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A Field of Gene’s Dana Point Youth Baseball announcer Gene Burrus surprised by the renaming of a baseball field in his honor E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4 Gene Burrus, the voice of Dana Point Youth Baseball, stands with the monument erected in his honor to commemorate the renaming of Mustang Field to the Gene Burrus Ballfield. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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State Supreme Court Dismisses DP Pot Case

City Red Tags Troubled Home on Camino el Molino

GROM OF THE WEEK: Meg Roh of Dana Point

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

City and Business Calendar SATURDAY, MARCH 17

TUESDAY, MARCH 20

Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. For more info or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, call 949.573.5033 or 951.271.0669. www.danapoint.org

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282, Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

St. Patrick’s Day Seniors Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free luncheon at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street. Features traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner and entertainment. Reservations required. Please call 949.496.4252.

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Taste of Dana 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The 16th Annual Taste of Dana— featuring a silent auction, raffle and food from 20 local restaurants—will be held at Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern. Tickets are

$20 in advance or $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit the parent volunteer run, safe and sober Grad Nite for the class of 2012. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www. dhgradnite.com. For information or to donate to the silent auction, email chairman@dhgradnite.com or contact Karen Stuart at enkstuart@cox.net or 949.533.0883. Arts & Culture Commission Meeting 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3557, melon@danapoint.org.

DANA POINT’S TOP 5 HOTTEST TOPICS

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…Medical Marijuana?

THE LATEST: The state’s highest court on March 14 dismissed a case by a customer of a shuttered Dana Point marijuana dispensary, but her attorney vowed to appeal. Filed on behalf of Melinda Traudt, the case claims that the city’s closure of the dispensary violated her fundamental rights to privacy and access to medication. “Now, we go on to the U.S. Supreme Court,” said attorney Jeffrey Schwartz. “We’re not done fighting yet.” The only issue on appeal to the state’s Supreme Court was the question of whether the person bringing the lawsuit has a sufficient legal interest to be the plaintiff, said City Attorney Patrick Munoz. The Court of Appeals determined Traudt did not have standing and in its decision indicated there was no fundamental right at issue, he said. This determination is consistent with prior court decisions, he said. WHAT’S NEXT: The Supreme Court ruling effectively ended the case. FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com. —Andrea Swayne and Stacie N. Galang

...A Man Killed by a Train?

THE LATEST: Witnesses saw a man standing near the railroad tracks off Coast Highway, and the locomotive engineer slowed and sounded the horn before the man leaped into the path of the southbound train on Monday, authorities said. The man was seen shortly before noon, south of Palisades Drive, Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino said. The man stepped directly in front of the southbound train, leading authorities to Dana Point Times March 16–22, 2012

believe the death was suicide. The incident shut down rail traffic and Pacific Coast Highway between Palisades and Camino Capistrano Monday while authorities investigated. Passengers on the train, which stopped north of the North Beach station, were bused to Oceanside.

ture and supplies and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation. Efforts to reach Stahl for comment were unsuccessful.

WHAT’S NEXT: Authorities are working to identify the man, Amormino said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city will move forward with standard nuisance abatement procedures, Munoz said. Stahl and a resident of the home filed an appeal and requested a meeting with city officials.

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…a Red Tagged Home?

THE LATEST: A house on the 3400 block of Camino el Molino was red-tagged and boarded up February 29 after a probation sweep led to the discovery of unsafe conditions inside the home. Dana Point Sheriff’s Deputies were asked to stand by during a routine probation check investigating a parolee living at the home owned by Marianne Stahl. While inside, deputies saw what appeared to be significant code violations and dangerous conditions making the home appear uninhabitable, City Attorney Patrick Munoz said. Code violations reportedly included hoarding conditions, bare wires, makeshift, unpermitted construction and profuse disrepair. Deputies notified the city’s code enforcement and building officials who determined the home needed to be redtagged. The utilities were immediately disconnected and the property secured. City officials cited a history of codeenforcement issues at the Stahl home. In 2003, the city filed 12 misdemeanor charges against Stahl, including allegations of public nuisance, unsound structure, building code violations and accumulation of waste. She pled guilty to accumulation of furni-

… SONGS?

THE LATEST: Three of the tubes on San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 3 failed pressure stress tests this week but it wasn’t immediately clear what impact the failures would have on plant owner Southern California Edison’s ability to return it to service. The reactor has 19,454 tubes, and SCE is conducting “in-situ” tests on 129 of those tubes, which show higher than normal wear, according to a SCE news release. Unit 3 has been offline since January 31 when station operators detected a water and radiation leak in the steam generator tubes. All 129 tubes will be plugged, the release said. The generator is built with extra tubes so that some can be taken out of service during the life of the plant. SONGS’ Unit 2 reactor was pulled from service January 9 for planned upgrades and refueling. SCE said it notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of the failures, and the agency’s inspectors are on site, the utility said. WHAT’S NEXT: Edison said it would not return the reactors to service until it was satisfied it was safe to do so.

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...Football Firings?

THE LATEST: Former Dana Hills High head football coach Brent Melbon controlled $4,354 in a slush fund created for him by the now-defunct Lapes Athletic Team Sales, and spent just less than $2,000 of that money for shorts, shirts and other clothing, according to more than 4,000 pages of reports released to the Dana Point Times under a public records request. The reports showed that Lapes created the accounts primarily by charging extra money for sports equipment and putting the excess in the slush fund, or when coaches ordered equipment they didn’t need, had Capistrano Unified School District pay for it, then returned it to Lapes. Instead of the money going back to the district, which funded football teams $8,000 to $10,000 a year, it went to the coaches’ secret accounts. That allowed them to spend the money without district oversight, the report says. Melbon, who made his purchase in 2008, former Capistrano Valley coach Chi Chi Biehn and former San Clemente coach Eric Patton were fired in the wake of the allegations, which surfaced when Lapes was taken over by investors. Patton’s account saw more than $37,000, while Beihn’s topped $42,000, the district investigation says. The investigations show moneys spent generally went for shirts, hats, shorts and warm-ups for coaches—items the district does not pay for. Trustees fired the coaches earlier this year. WHAT’S NEXT: The teachers are appealing their firings. The district is centralizing its processes to prevent future abuses. FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com —JV www.danapointtimes.com

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A Field of Gene’s Dana Point Youth Baseball announcer Gene Burrus surprised by the renaming of a baseball field in his honor By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

ene Burrus’ presence at Dana Point Youth Baseball opening day ceremonies on March 10 was requested under false pretenses; but that’s just fine with him. Burrus, the league’s play-by-play announcer, was asked to do the honor of throwing out the first pitch of the season. “He really wanted to get to the field early,” said his wife Gladys Burrus who had a hand in keeping other parts of the morning ceremonies a secret. “I had to insist that we get there at 8:30 a.m., when Kevin Evans the Recreation Department director asked us to be there.” The secret that city and league officials were about to surprise Burrus with was the renaming of Mustang Field (the front baseball field at the Dana Point Community Center on Del Obispo) to the Gene Burrus Ballfield. The morning would also include the unveiling of a new monument to commemorate the occasion. John Donello, the league president, began with a speech welcoming the crowd to the opening day of the spring 2012 season and thanking the city and its officials for their support of the volunteer run league that caters to more than 450 youths representing over 300 Dana Point families. Dew was still glistening on the right field grass as dozens of young players in brand new, brightly colored uniforms gathered with the rest of the audience as Donello began. “I give many talks and many speeches and I never use notes, but I find the experience of speaking in front of such a great speaker as Gene Burrus to be especially intimidating; so I’m going to have to use some notes,” he said as the crowd chuckled with approval. “Our goals are, first, to create a community environment in which all of our youths can form lifelong friendships and learn lifelong lessons. Second, to show by example, the importance of community service. And third, and most obviously, to teach top notch competitive baseball skills. But no matter how hard any of us try, no one here is able to create a more memorable and meaningful experience for our youths than Gene Burrus,” said Donello. “Gene has become an icon within our league and his classy, silky smooth announcing makes each of his games a World Series-class experience for our youths.” Donello continued saying that with regard to lifelong lessons, Burrus, in his time spent on the microphone, always manages to frame things in a way that teaches the players grace and class. “He teaches the kids how to accept a disappointing strike out, a great hit, a horrible error or a game-winning catch,” said Donello. “Gene is an important force within our league and the best evidence is the simple fact that all of our players treat him with respect that none of us parents ever see.” Again the crowd chuckled. Burrus was previously recognized by the league with the creation of a special fund named in his honor that enables Dana Point youths in financial need to participate, Donello said. “But we still feel indebted and would like to present him with this special gift. Rene Cortez, the leagues director of communications for Dana Point Times March 16–22, 2012

Detroit Tigers players (L to R) Robert Gonzalez, Tony Rodriquez and Beau Ulrich look on as Gene Burrus autographs a baseball at Dana Point Youth Baseball opening day, March 10 at the newly renamed Gene Burrus Ballfield. Photo by Andrea Swayne

30 years, lifted a brown paper cover to reveal a painting on an easel of Burrus in action announcing a game. The microphone was then handed over to Mayor Lara Anderson who alluded to there being more to the surprise. “What would be a great enough honor and tribute to this man who has enriched all of our lives and made such a big difference in Dana Point? Well, we thought of something, and we’re making a little change,” said Anderson as she directed the crowd’s attention to the scoreboard high above center field where volunteers pulled on ropes attached to a tarp covering it. As the tarp fell, cheers and applause rang out and Anderson announced the renaming of Mustang Field and officially dedicated it the Gene Burrus Ballfield. “I didn’t expect all this today. What an honor,” said Burrus. “The city of Dana Point has been so kind to me, and I’d like to salute our players and their parents. I love the moms and the dads and the grandparents who are behind our players and attend as many games as they can. This is beautiful and an example to parents all over the world and I thank you.” Anderson then directed the crowd outside of the field fencing for the unveiling of a monument erected in Burrus’ honor. THE MONUMENT The Dana Point Parks and Recreation Department commissioned Michael Comi owner of Pacific Rockscape in San Juan Capistrano—the company responsible for creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Sea Terrace Park along with many other rockscape signs in the city—to design and build a monument to commemorate the renaming of the field. Given a tight schedule of just 22 days to complete the project, Comi assembled a talented team of artisans for the job including Jerry Lansky, owner of JL Welding in Capo Beach, Eddie Hygh who helped with the design, Pete Corba who assisted with fabrication and airbrush artist Kristie Crisler. The design includes a metal plaque with Burrus’ picture and information mounted to a cement rockscape base. The base is framed on either side by two large baseball bats between which sits a very realistic looking baseball adorned with Burrus’ autograph. “It was important that the baseball look real,” said Comi explaining that the accurate look of the ball came Page 4

largely thanks to Lansky’s welding of each of the steel threads individually and further enhanced by the realistic painting of Crisler. Hundreds of hours of work, approximately 350 pounds of steel in the ball and a total of five yards of cement went into the project, said Comi. For Lansky, the unveiling of the project at DPYB opening day brought back fond memories of his days playing baseball as a kid. “I am very proud to have been a part of this. Go team!” Lansky said. THE VOICE Burrus, 84, had a broadcasting career that spanned more than five decades and included being known as “the voice of Armed Forces Radio” and serving as the public address announcer at the Tournament of Roses Parade in the 10 years leading up to his retirement. He started in radio in 1952 at station KRUX in Glendale, Ariz. In 1958, he moved to television there and then in 1964 returned to California where, after World War II he studied broadcasting at the Radio Engineering School in Burbank and worked at several stations in cities like Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Newport Beach until retiring in 1986. Upon retiring, he and his wife moved to Dana Point where he quickly became an integral part of the community by volunteering for many city programs and events. Burrus is known locally, not only for announcing youth baseball, but also as the master of ceremonies for events at the Senior Center and the Festival of Whales Parade announcer. He was also Ambassador of the Year and officially named “the Voice of Dana Point” in 2006. PLAY BALL The morning festivities were set to end with Burrus throwing out the first pitch of the season, but the crowd had other plans. Even as the first game of the season got underway on the Gene Burrus Ballfield diamond, young players—some sneaking out of the dugout for a moment—their parents, friends, city leaders and staff continued to approach Burrus for more than an hour offering congratulations, taking photos and asking for his autograph. “I am absolutely surprised and overwhelmed,” said Burrus in his trademark announcing voice that needs no assistance from a microphone. “I never expected anything like this. It is quite an honor. Thank you.” DP Rene Cortez contributed to this article. www.danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP HARBOR HAPPENINGS

BY BARBARA MERRIMAN

A Regatta to Remember

ince about 2005 the Dana Point Yacht Club has hosted sailing races—or a regatta if there are three races involved—during the Dana Point Festival of Whales. Each year the event has included the Festival of Whales Junior Regatta for kids who love to sail. This year because of the tragic loss of Jeff Adam, one of the premier young racers in our Harbor, the event was renamed the Jeffrey Adam Memorial Regatta. Jeff would have loved seeing so many kids sailing their boats in the race held in his honor March 4 at the Dana Point Harbor. Jeff died last spring from a rare blood infection. He was 22. At that tender age he had already touched many lives— friends he grew up with, friends of his parents and the young sailors whose lives he influenced by instructing them on how to sail a Sabot or how to encourage others to try their best. Jeff was a really cool dude who wore white rimmed sunglasses (a throwback to the ’80s) and was always around when something needed to be done. He was out sailing one day when a man was washed off the Dana Point jetty by a huge wave. Jeff was able to rescue that unlucky tourist. He was a dedicated Sea Scout and helped teach young sailors in both the programs at West Wind Sailing and at Dana Point Yacht Club. On the first weekend of the Festival of Whales the Jeff Adam Memorial Junior Regatta saw 20 plus high school and junior high school sailors competing outside the Harbor in Lasers and Collegiate

Flying Juniors. It was a very competitive race, with the winds howling at over 15 knots. These kids were excellent sailors to be able to control BARBA R A MERR IMA N their boats in those conditions. Inside the Harbor, the younger juniors, who were sailing in Sabots, also had their hands full. Because of the wind and the inexperience most of the Sabot fleet did not finish the race. Of the competitors who did finish, Danielle Sams, a product of the Dana Point Yacht Club sailing program, won the overall trophy and her name will be engraved on the beautiful crystal trophy at the club. Her dad is one of our honored Marines from Camp Pendleton, and he is no doubt very proud of his daughter’s accomplishments. Shannon Walker, one of our club instructors, won the adult Sabot division. The hard-fought windward-leeward races outside the Harbor were won by Shaun Prestridge, followed closely by Richard Fuller. The winner of a new “Jeff Adam Spirit Award” perpetual trophy was voted on by the racers themselves and awarded to David Cornella. Each year, this special award will be given to the sailor who embodies the values and Corinthian spirit that Jeff was known for. This wonderful tribute to Jeff Adam was organized by Liz Fletcher, who at the ripe old age of 17 was able to pull together youth sailors from not only Dana Point Yacht Club, but Dana West Yacht Club, Westwind Sailing, the Mariners Sea

Juniors compete at the newly renamed Jeffrey Adam Memorial Regatta. Photo by Barbara Merriman

Scouts and Dana Hills High School. Liz is on track to fulfill the community service requirements to achieve the rank of Quartermaster, the highest rank in Sea Scouts, equivalent to an Eagle Scout. This year David Bolton of the Dana Point Yacht Club –event organizer from 2005 to 2009—returned to help out after taking the last two years off. David’s son has turned out to be another one of the premier young racers in our area, having competed in regattas in various spots on the globe. Next year, this Regatta in Jeff’s memory will be held again in conjunction with the Festival of Whales. I would invite you to come and join the spectators

on the sidewalk in front of the Dana Point Yacht Club to see for yourself how vibrant and exciting youth sailing is in our area. Barbara Merriman grew up in Illinois but spent many years in Connecticut before relocating to California in 1994. She is a former public school music teacher with a love for outdoor sports, primarily sailing and golf. She keeps a sailboat at Dana Point Harbor, has a passion for protecting the environment and serves on the Board of Directors at the Ocean Institute. She often travels from her Dana Point home to Massachusetts to visit her daughter, Anne, her son-in-law and their two boys. DP

News Next Door What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Mission Observes Return of the Swallows Mission San Juan Capistrano once again will draw attention from the four corners of the earth when it hosts St. Joseph’s Day and the Return of the Swallows celebration from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, March 19. Among the day’s highlights are the Ringing of the Historic Bells in honor of St. Joseph’s Day and the Swallows Return at 10 a.m. and again at noon. The official bell ringing ceremony will take place at 11:55 a.m. There also will be live mariachi music, community presentations, Mission Parish School performances, San Juan Elementary performances and the history of St. Joseph’s Dana Point Times March 16–22, 2012

Day and Swallows Legend. Another highlight will be the return of cliff swallows expert Charles R. Brown, who will give a lecture on the swallows from 2-3 p.m. Cost for general admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (60+) and $5 for children (ages 4-11). See www.missionsjc. com for information. SAN CLEMENTE

Fundraiser Set for Family of Marine Killed by Deputy Friends of Sgt. Manuel Loggins Jr., the Marine shot dead by an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy, will gather Saturday at the Elks Lodge on El Camino Real in San Clemente for a fundraiser for his widow Phoebe

Loggins and four children. Manuel Loggins was fatally shot about 4:40 a.m. February 7 outside San Clemente High School. Two of his daughters were in the family’s GMC Yukon at the time of the incident. Last week, an attorney for the family filed a claim against Orange County, the Sheriff’s Department and the deputy, Darren Sandberg. Attorney Brian Dunn plans to file federal civil rights complaints on behalf of the family. The fundraiser is $15 for a tostada dinner and features a raffle, guest speakers and $1 ribbons. The event is March 17 at 6 p.m. at 2068 N. El Camino Real. To donate items for the raffle or for more information, contact Desiree Lomack at 707.933.6168.

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Family Assistance Ministries on the Move The San Clemente nonprofit that provides everything from food to tax help for the needy will take up a new residence on Calle Negocio as of March 26. Family Assistance Ministries signed a lease with the city of San Clemente to take over the former fire station, giving the nonprofit an additional 1,000-square feet of space, said Executive Director Mary Perdue. It will open there March 26. FAM also helps with rent assistance, utility subsidies and clothing. Every client who comes in receives a budget to track their progress. See FAM’s website for details at www.family-assistance.org. www.danapointtimes.com

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Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY JONATHAN VOLZKE 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.

Thursday, March 8 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Selva Road, 34000 Block (10:51 p.m.) A woman called on behalf of her daughter, who said a woman she didn’t know was banging on her front door. The woman was gone when deputies arrived. WELFARE CHECK Via Gomez, 34400 Block (9:34 p.m.) A woman reported she was worried about her 90-year-old mother, who she hadn’t been able to reach for a week. The caller wanted deputies to ask her mother to call her.

DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (9:28 p.m.) A man refused to pay his bill at a taco shop and was getting angry.

VANDALISM REPORT Pacific Coast Highway/Ritz-Carlton Drive (12:05 a.m.) Four to six males tagged a tent set up for a special weekend event.

PATROL CHECK Camino Capistrano/Pacific Coast Highway (6:18 p.m.) A caller was worried a man and woman were trying to kill a child because they took the youngster near some rocks and appeared they were going to leave the child there.

Wednesday, March 7

CITIZEN ASSIST Samuel Circle, 32800 Block (6:18 p.m.) A caller reported an 11-year-old neighbor was showing his 5-year-old and 7-year-old kids a rifle and pellet gun. Then a woman came to the caller’s house and got into an argument about notifying authorities. CITIZEN ASSIST Marbella, 0 Block (3:25 p.m.) A woman demanded a deputy go to her house regarding a hacked cell phone. DISTURBANCE Cheltam Way, 33400 Block (12:58 a.m.) A man reported his wife had been drinking and assaulted him. His clothing was torn, he said. The woman called, too, and said her husband punched her. PATROL CHECK Ritz-Carlton Drive, 0 Block (12:17 a.m.) A man was being belligerent and stumbling while waiting for his car.

DISTURBANCE Golden Lantern/Acapulco Drive (10:07 p.m.) A 19-year-old man reported a 40-year-old woman took his backpack and ran from him. His medicine was in it, he reported. The woman was on the phone, however, saying the backpack was hers. She wouldn’t tell deputies where she was. CITIZEN ASSIST Centre Court, 0 Block (6:46 p.m.) A caller reported her landlord served her with a 30-day eviction notice, but believed her landlord entered the apartment while she was gone. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES White Sands, 25700 Block (5:06 p.m.) Two men, one with a clipboard, the other with a brown jacket, claimed to be working with the cable company when they knocked on a woman’s door. The woman, however, called the cable company, who reported no one official was in the area. BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Marina Vista Drive, 33100 Block (2:54 p.m.) A caller home with two friends reported hearing footsteps outside the bedroom door. Dispatchers noted a similar

call earlier this month. A deputy searched the home and found nothing amiss. CITIZEN ASSIST Stonehill Drive/Del Obispo Street (10:43 a.m.) A man reported hitting a male transient on a bicycle with his car. The transient moved on, but the driver wanted a report. DRUNK IN PUBLIC Del Prado, 24800 Block (9:19 a.m.) The manager of a grocery store reported a man in the checkout line appeared very drunk but bought alcohol and left the store. The manager also learned the man was reportedly a disabled firefighter on pain medication who’d left a fake suicide note for his wife because she just left him. The man talked to another man, apparently a friend, in the parking lot before both got in the customer’s car and left, with the customer behind the wheel. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Del Obispo Street, 34200 Block (4:11 a.m.) A Toyota Camry had been sitting in the parking lot more than five hours, running the entire time. The caller knocked on the window, but couldn’t see through the windows.

Tuesday, March 6 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino El Molino, 34400 Block (8:54 p.m.) A neighbor spotted someone with a flashlight poking around a red-tagged home.

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ALL HANDS, AHOY: By Beverli Jinn

There Must Be a Pony in There Somewhere

fter all, what did I know about pumps and wells and sewage treatment? Next to nothing! Still, I’d attended the last two SCWD board meetings. I’d spoken with several directors. I wasn’t clueless. That’s why I called Director Richard Gardner and asked if he’d meet with me and answer a lot of questions about how this whole water process works. My motive for seeking this information was simple: rumor had it that the post office distribution center on Del Prado might be moved to property along San Juan Creek; property owned by the SCWD. I wanted to know why. I wanted to know how. I wanted to be able to explain to Dana Point citizens how this might impact their lives. After all, when it comes right down to it, there’s nothing more vital than potable water. We can get along just fine without mail. Probably, 151 years ago, people mourned the passing of the Pony Express. I’ve come to understand, however, that there’s more on the table here than mail and water. It has to do with the development of the Town Center. An asphalt parking lot, a large concrete building, and a fleet of red, white, and blue mail delivery trucks are hardly compatible with the tourist friendly, ocean inspired, merchant supportive community that most of us envision. Anyway, Director Gardner and I met at Creekside Park. As it happens, a new well is about to be established near the entrance of the park. Finding the best spot to construct this well has been a difficult process. Plans in hand, Gardner spent several enthusiastic minutes explaining to me the process. I understood some of what he told me. It was then time to look at the 30 acre parcel owned by the water district. We drove across Stonehill and turned into the entrance of the water treatment Dana Point Times March 16–22, 2012

facility located there. The structure was surrounded by a chain link fence with razor wire at the top. The fence continued across the gravel surface and connected with another Beverli Jinn stretch of fencing that ran along the top of the creek bed. Two locked gates prevented us from continuing along the creek. We were looking at the 30 acre parcel beyond the gate, the creek at our right. Just beyond the locked gates, Gardner explained, was a five acre area that had been compacted for some future, undesignated purpose. One of those acres was the proposed site of the new postal distribution center. I tried to envision the postal trucks coming and going. We got out and walked to the fence. The north side of the facility was protected by a concrete block wall. Below that was a slope that ran downhill to another chain link fence. Beyond that was an overgrown area of plants, in particular, palm trees. Somewhere in this jungle was the rightof-way for the trains heading north and south. We got back into the car and drove around the new hotel at the corner of Stonehill and Camino Capistrano, passing by Costco and turning right at Victoria. Smart & Final was now on our right as we drove to the end of the street where a boat yard prevented us from going further. Ahead, another chain link fence stopped us. We were now looking at what seemed to be a huge junk yard, beyond which was the creek again. I thought of Winnie the Pooh. The Hundred Acre Wood had turned into an eyesore. On to PCH we went, making a U-turn back to the DoubleTree hotel and onto a narrow gravel road that took us back into the 30 acre parcel, all of it divided into fenced off storage areas, unsightly, yes, but the source of $700,000 a year for the

water district. Many of the small storage yards are leased to landscape companies, dump truck and tractor contractors, car dealer parking lots and even lobster fishermen. At one time much of this area was going to serve as boat storage and servicing, but things change. Today, some of these acres have been set aside for larger desalination facilities and other water district uses. It seemed to me, now that I’d seen it, that some of this publicly owned 30 acres could be used to support the U.S. Post Office, as well. Some years ago, at her first opportunity, Beverli Jinn retired from teaching high school English. A lot of books inside her

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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. 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. 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.

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Jim Miller, Owner Coffee Importers, Dana Point

Dana Point Harbor Revitalization: The Journey Continues

little over 14 years ago, December 1997, we started work on the revitalization of Dana Point Harbor. Who knew 14 years later it would still be a work in progress. The journey began for me as a member of the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Task force. Hundreds of people showed up at the meetings, many of them in the rains of the great “El Niño” of 1998. It was from those meetings that residents, boaters and merchants gave birth to the concepts that established the process for the revitalization of Dana Point Harbor. In those 14 years we had more than 150 meetings. I probably attended them all. We had meetings, workshops, and yes, the famous California Coastal Commission hearings that seemed to never end. But now the revitalization of Dana Point Harbor is ready to take the next major step in its long journey.

On Tuesday, February 28 (as reported in the March 9-15 issue of the DP Times) the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an Architect and Engineering contract with MVE Institutional, Inc. This contract is critical to the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan and now allows OC Dana Point Harbor to move forward in fully developing the designs for construction of a parking deck and new buildings. The County Board of Supervisors has been a great supporter of the Revitalization Plan for many years and the Harbor community should be pleased with this key vote. In addition to allowing the project to move forward, after so many years of planning, the Board continues to list the Harbor Revitalization as one of the key projects for the County of Orange. This project will not only have the obvious benefits for the community by way of new buildings,

infrastructure and additional parking for the public, but will also provide local jobs in this ongoing challenging economy. The first major milestone will include a detailed analysis of the two dry boat storage options. The County has included for consideration the boater submitted dry storage deck option. At current design level it appears either the deck or the dry boat storage building will meet requirements approved by the California Coastal Commission with the Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) last year. A final determination will be made after additional community input is received following the MVE detailed analysis. Over the next several months MVE will be working closely with the County to build on the conceptual designs already accepted by the Harbor community and turn them into complete designs to the City of Dana Point for the Coastal Devel-

Letters to the Editor MADDIE JAMES’ PARENTS THANK THE COMMUNITY ON THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HER PASSING KAJSA JAMES AND COLLIE JAMES

Dear Friends and Neighbors, On March 13, 2011, our daughter Maddie James became an angel; just two months following the diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumor and only three months before her sixth birthday. As we remember the short, but amazing life of our little girl, we wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your support through this difficult time. Many of you followed our story in these pages. We can never adequately convey how much this community’s embrace and heartfelt condolences have meant to us other than to say that it has supported us on the many days when we didn’t think we could go on. We live in an amazing place populated by incredible people, and both of us are proud to call you neighbors. As many of you know, we also formed the Maddie James Foundation to honor our daughter’s love of the ocean. Our initial goal was to raise $1 million to fund the construction of a new signature facility at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Harbor, one of Maddie’s favorite places. In an astonishing display of generosity, thousands donated their money, time and energy, and this goal—which we barely thought achievable when we began—was reached in less than three months. As a result of your dedication, the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center will break ground later this year and shortly thereafter, Maddie’s legacy will be seen Dana Point Times March 16–22, 2012

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in the smiling faces of area children for decades. This marks only the beginning of Maddie’s foundation. We are committed to supporting the Ocean Institute in its important ongoing mission and are proud to announce that A Mile for Maddie, our stunning 1.2-mile charity walk overlooking Dana Point Harbor, will take place again this year on Saturday, May 19. Please go to www.amileformaddie.com for more information. In addition, we are proud to partner with the Wyland Foundation to sponsor Wyland’s famous Mobile Learning Center and its award-winning educational programs at several under-funded area school districts as part of our “May is for Maddie” initiative. Again, none of this would be possible without you. We thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts and wish for each of you a very happy and healthy 2012. Very sincerely, Kajsa James and Collie James

LANDSCAPING MAKES FOR A MORE ENJOYABLE COMMUTE RONNA SKINNER, Laguna Niguel

opment Permit (CDP). After the County receives the CDP, MVE is tasked with preparing the final construction documents based on the CDP approvals, and construction is anticipated to begin by early 2015. This journey continues and I would like to thank all the supporters who have come to the workshops, gone to the hearings and taken those long bus trips from Oceanside to Marina Del Rey. The journey is far from over, but this next step will put us one step closer. I would also like to thank the Orange County Board of Supervisors for their continued support on this important project and look forward to the next steps to making the Revitalization a reality. DP

Thank you to the persons responsible for the recent landscaping projects (medians and slopes) along PCH between Niguel Road and Blue Lantern. I am always on the lookout for beautiful design and this just makes my heart soar with joy. I drive that route to work every day and the selection and juxtaposition of plantings is just genius. So, thank you again for making what is

normally a mundane chore an enjoyable daily experience.

How do you feel about the economy lately? I think it’s finally starting to improve.

LACK OF COURTESY PERVASIVE IN ORANGE COUNTY GRADY BANISTER, Monarch Beach

I have to say that I could not agree with Diana Lugo (DP Times, February 17-23) more about the behavior of the patrons of the Dana Point Library, and in general the attitudes of a significant percentage of the people I interact with in south Orange County. In the last year I have started a very small business and I utilize the computers at the library on almost a daily basis. I am extremely grateful to have such a privilege; I don’t believe I could have started the business without the free access to the library’s computers. I am no longer shocked when cell phones ring at full volume, patrons answer the phones at the same volume they would use in a bar or walking around outside. Couples carry on conversations as if they are in a mall. Recently a man commenting out loud to his female companion about something he was looking at online, used several four letter words over and over again. Small children were making noise, sometimes very loud noises. I understand; some of the folks around my age may not hear as well as they once did and speak loudly. What I don’t understand is the lack of simple common courtesy from educated adults, who appear to have the attitude that the rules don’t apply to them. I have lived in Orange County since 1960 and this attitude is pervasive in south

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40% I don’t see movement in either direction.

40% I think things are getting worse.

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Orange County. I have lived all over the County and prefer south Orange County for its climate, natural beauty and most of the people that reside here. However, each time I move back to this area I have to remind myself that there are a large number of people here who believe they do “own the whole damn road” and that their errands, appointments, or children’s events are more important than anyone else’s and that they shouldn’t have to practice common courtesy to others in the library, restaurants, on the beaches or on the road. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ danapointtimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

AT THE MOVIES ’WANDERLUST’ OUT OF SYNCH When a film fails to meet bank at the box office, it’s not always because the feature is bad, but sometimes because the film doesn’t have a broad enough target audience. This seems to be the case with Universal Studios’ latest comedy release, Wanderlust. It has infamous producer Judd Apatow, comedic filmmaker David Wain and stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd. When New Yorkers George and Linda (Rudd and Aniston) both lose their jobs after buying an expensive studio apartment, they realize they can’t afford to live in the Big Apple anymore and have to move out of state. Rather than stay and work with George’s obnoxious younger brother and his family in Atlanta, George and Linda crash (literally) into a 1960s time warped commune called Elysium. Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman, Kathryn Hahn, Lauren Ambrose and even Alan Alda co-star as washed-up hippie tenants. Wanderlust has a lot of far-fetched scenarios and over-the-top scenes, but Apatow’s hits such as Role Models (2008), Superbad (2007) and Horrible Bosses (2011) prove these elements less irrelevant to success. Despite some amusing comic performances people just aren’t interested in Wanderlust. Most movie-goers just aren’t into hippie nostalgia anymore. The film would have probably gained viewers if it were released 20 years ago. DP —Megan Bianco

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

LAURENCE JUBER 7:30 p.m. Grammy winner and former Wings guitar player performs for the Lord of the Strings series at the DP Community House. $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

SURFING HERITAGE SALE 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Surfing Heritage is liquidating its inventory—clothing, swimwear DVDs, and more. Held on Saturday too. 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, 949.388.0313, www.surfingheritage.org. ART IN BLOOM EXHIBIT 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mission Fine Art Gallery presents a special one-week exhibition with floral-themed paintings. 31760 Camino Capistrano, Suite C, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.6923, www.susanjarecky.com. FOREIGN FILM FRIDAY 7 p.m. Watch the Chinese film, The Piano in a Factory, at The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

saturday

TIDEPOOL HIKES 1:30 p.m.3 p.m. An Ocean Institute naturalist leads a group on an exploration of the tidepools at the Dana Point Marine Protected Area. Free with paid admission. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

COMEDY NIGHT FEATURING FRITZ COLEMAN 7:30 p.m. Funny weather man Fritz Coleman makes a return performance at Saddleback College. $25. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu. ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER DANCE 5 p.m.-10 p.m. The 45th annual community St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance at the SC Community Center sponsored by the Exchange Club and City of San Clemente to benefit local charities. Corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings served as well as other refreshments. Ticket donation includes a door prize raffle ticket. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, www.exchangeclubsc.org Dana Point Times March 16–22, 2012

TEEPEE MAKING CRAFT 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Event at The Ecology Center also features sustainable products, and a learning space for children. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org. POXY BOGGARDS 8 p.m. Concert at the Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. CHRIS CRAM 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind and Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com ELLIOT ON PIANO 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

sunday

SIERRA SAGE/WILDFLOWER WALK 9 a.m. Join the Sierra Sage chapter of the Sierra Club to search for wildflowers and more at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Cost $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

LOCAL SUNDAY SESSIONS 6 p.m. Monthly event at Cabrillo Playhouse featuring Todd A., David Dewese and Allen Morris. $5. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.facebook.com/localsundaysessions. OVERVUE HAPPY HOUR 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Drink and appetizer specials at the OverVue Lounge and Deck at Laguna Cliffs Marriott. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.661.5000, www.lagunacliffs.com. JAZZ BRUNCH 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music during brunch at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

monday

ST. JOSEPH’S DAY & RETURN OF THE SWALLOWS CELEBRATION 10 a.m.3 p.m. Celebration at the Mission marking the return of the swallows with live music, guest speakers and more. Cost $5-$10. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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. Page 10

tuesday

POUL PEDERSEN 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www. renaissance-danapoint.com.

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

wednesday

16TH ANNUAL TASTE OF DANA 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Annual event held in Dana Hills High School. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.533.0883, www.danapoint.org.

FIESTA GRANDE 7 p.m. The party begins early at Swallow’s Inn with live music by Swing Shift and more. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. WHALE WATCHING 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Two-hour whale watching trips departing every hour at Dana Wharf. $19-$29. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

thursday

COACH HOUSE COMEDY CLUB 7 p.m. Comedy at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

BRANDON WILDISH 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. BEER CHUGGING CONTEST / JANN BROWNE 7:30 p.m. Games at Swallow’s Inn with live music. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. SAN ONOFRE HIKE 9 a.m. Meet at San Mateo Campground for a 2-3 hour hike. 830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente, 949. 366.8599, admin@sanofoundation.org. *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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2012 Festival of Whales Closes The 41st annual festival concluded March 11 Text and photos by Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

he second half of this year’s Festival of Whales, March 10 and 11, was another fun-filled beautiful weekend in Dana Point. The sunny weather rivaled that of the previous weekend, bringing droves of people to the Dana Point Harbor for whale watching, a barbecue, live music, art and more. A record number of runners, 1,150, ran in the Grunion Run 5K, 10K and Kids’ run at Doheny State Beach and the first ever Chowder Cook Off was a huge success, said event organizers. On Sunday afternoon, the lion’s share of event goers migrated to Baby Beach to enjoy a rockin’ concert atop a floating stage. The music prompted young and old alike to dance, on sand and in the water, to cap off this 41st annual cetacean celebration. DP

Sgt. Jim Greenwood, OC Dana Point Harbor Operations Manager Paul Lawrence and Community Services & Parks Director Kevin Evans.

Mayor Lara Anderson and Dana Wharf Whale Watching’s Donna Kalez award this year’s Festival coloring contest winner Erin Petersen, 9, of San Clemente.

A large crowd gathered on the sand at Baby Beach for the Sunday concert.

Bob Fowler of VFW Post 9934 and Assistant City Manager Mike Killebrew work at the Whale of a BBQ at the OC Sailing & Event Center.

Tijuana Dogs lead singer Matt Mauser belts out a song atop the floating stage at Baby Beach.

Brian Coty and Nancy Jenkins man the Dana Point 5th Marine Support Group booth.

SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

D a n a Po i nt

5 BEST BETS BASEBALL

BASKETBALL

Tritons vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High

T-Wolves vs. Lakers, Staples Center

SOCCER

March 16, 3:15 p.m.

March 16, 7:30 p.m.

March 17, 9 a.m.

Head out to the baseball diamond at Dana Hills High as cross-town rivals square off in a South Coast League opener.

After sprinting through two games on the road, the Lakers regroup at home for a showdown with Minnesota.

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.nba.com/lakers

Capistrano FC, an area soccer club, will have several tryouts for its different age groups. Boys and girls welcome. Times vary.

Club Soccer Tryouts, ACU Park

Info: www.capofc.com

BOYS LACROSSE

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Diablos vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High

March 22, 5:30 p.m.

March 22, 6 p.m.

With its sights set on rattling up the South Coast League, the Dolphins hit the field for a battle with Mission Viejo.

The hardwood court at the high school gym is where it’s at as Dana Hills faces Mission Viejo in South Coast League action.

Info: www.dhhs.net

Dolphin Report: SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Dolphins (3-2) picked up action at the Loara Tournament on March 6, beating Los Alamitos, 4-1, but lost some momentum on March 8, losing, 5-3 against Aliso Niguel. The Dolphins next lost to El Toro, 11-5. Against the Chargers, CJ Angel went 2-for-3 with 4 RBI. Dana Hills then faced Palm Desert on March 14 before traveling to take on San Clemente in South Coast League play on March 16. Next 7 days: March 21 at *Tesoro, 3:30 p.m.; March 23 at *El Toro, 3:15 p.m. SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (1-3) suffered a 9-4 loss to Northwood on March 6 before moving on to compete at the Tournament of Champions in Bullhead, Ariz., March 8-10. The team started the tourney with a 7-5 loss to Foothill on March 8 before losing, 3-2, to Beckman on March 9. The team advanced to play in the Laguna Hills Tournament, March 12-16. Next 7 days: March 17, 24 at Northwood Tourney, TBA; March 22 at Orange Lutheran, 3:30 p.m. GOLF • The Dolphins (4-0) continued to dominate after beating Capo Valley, 195201 on March 6. James Frahm medaled on the round with a one-over 36. Dana Hills then beat Palm Desert, 203-213, on March 8 in a make up round from March 5. The team went on to face Fallbrook on March 13 and Corona del Mar on March 15. Next 7 days: March 20 vs. San Clemente at El Niguel CC, 2:30 p.m.; March 21 vs. Mission Viejo at Mission Viejo CC, 2:30 p.m.; March 22 vs. San Clemente at Bella

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Collina GC, 2:30 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE • The Dolphins (41) suffered their first loss of the season on March 3—an 8-4 defeat to Great Oak. Alex Rainey led with two goals in the loss. The team bounced back with a commanding 12-2 win against University on March 5 before edging JSerra at home, 9-8, on March 8. Dana Hills faced Palisades Charter on March 10 then hosted Newport Harbor on March 14. Next 7 days: March 17 vs. Esperanza, 7 p.m.; March 20 at Tesoro, 5:30 p.m.; March 22 vs. *Mission Viejo, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Dolphins (2-1) suffered a tough 15-12 loss to Woodbridge on March 6. Taylor Steinbeck led with five goals while Lauren Lavine had three. The girls then took on Tustin at home on March 8 and beat the Lady Tillers, 15-0. The team next hosted Yorba Linda on March 13. Next 7 days: March 17 at Laguna Hills Tourney at Laguna Hills, TBA; March 20 vs. *Tesoro, 5:30 p.m.; March 22 at *Mission Viejo, 5:30 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • The boys team (3-0) beat El Toro 86-83 on March 6. Next 7 days: March 17 at Milliken Relays at Belmont Plaza (boys/finals), 6 p.m.; March 20 vs. *Laguna Hills, 3 p.m.; March 22 at Capo Valley (boys), 3 p.m.; March 22 at Milliken Relays at Belmont Plaza (girls/ prelims), 3 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • The Dolphins boys and girls

The Dana Hills varsity boys volleyball team won the Foothill Tournament, March 10 at Beckman High School. Pictured (back row L to R) are James Koci, Peter Wilke, Zach Schwaner, Ian Wright, Eric Mathies, Christian Hessenauer, Jake Agle (team manager), Doug Hamman and Timmy Ryan; (front row L to R) Karch Smith and Bryce Yould. Photo by Ken Koci

varsity teams competed at the Irvine Invite on March 10. For the boys, Conner Garcia took second in the 800, Ethan Lawrence finished seventh in the 1600, Lance Capel took sixth in the 3200, Keith Messinger finished sixth in the high jump and fourth in the pole vault. Conner Howe took sixth in the long jump. For the girls, Aubrey Carr took 10th in the 800 and 12th in the 1600, Brenna Barker took first in the 100 hurdles while Amy Bello took second, Tori Usgaard took fi fth in the 300 hurdles, Barker took first in the high jump, Sirra Hanson took third in the pole vault and Taylor Eljenholm took second in the long jump. Next 7 days: March 16-17 at CA Relays at Cerritos College, 2 p.m./ 10 a.m.; March 21 vs. *Mission Viejo, 3 p.m. BOYS TENNIS • The Dolphins (1-2) lost 14-4 to Northwood on March 6 and beat Los Alamitos in a tiebreaker on March 8. Against the Griffins, results are as follows: Singles: Chase Masciorini (DH) lost to Cam Marco(LA) 5-7 def. Boris Alenkov (LA) 6-2 def. Britan Park

(LA)6-0; Alec Dardis (DH) 6-3, 6-2, 6-0; Brian James (DH) lost to Britan Park 1-6, Arlin Uddberg (DH) lost to Cam Marco 2-6 Jack Deguzman(DH) lost to Boris Alenkov1-6. Doubles: Jelic/Corley (DH) def. Lee/Maekawa (LA) 6-0 lost to Bajpai/McCam (LA)3-6 def Baler/Hong (LA) 6-3; Funato/Wong (DH) 6-2, 1-6, 7-5; Alzamora/Boddu (DH) 3-6, 3-6, 4-6. The team went on to face Laguna Beach on March 12 before facing Aliso Niguel on March 15. Next 7 days: March 20 vs. Capo Valley, 3 p.m.; March 22 at San Clemente, 3 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Dolphins (3-2) rolled past Orange Lutheran , 3-1, on March 6 and then picked up a 3-0 win against JSerra on March 8. At the Foothill Tournament March 9-10, the team went undefeated throughout closed out play with a big, 2-0, win against Laguna Beach to secure the tournament title. Bryce Yould led with 57 kills while Christian Hessenauer ﬁnished with 32. Next 7 days: March 16-17 at OC Tourney, TBA; March 20 at *Tesoro; 6:15 p.m.; March 22 vs. *Mission Viejo, 6 p.m.

THE GREAT JEANS CHALLENGE Members of the gym Fitness Together in Dana Point are challenged to follow an exercise and nutrition program to lose two jeans sizes. Those who reach their goal will receive a $100 gift card for new jeans. 34255 Pacific Coast Hwy # 108, Dana Point, 949.488.0005, www.fitnesstogether.com/danapoint.

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

ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING Jim Ettinger Design 949.246.0224 33742 Big Sur St., jimettingerdesign@cox.net Nona Associates-Raymond J. Nona A.I.A 949.496.2275 26901 Camino de Estrella, www.raynona.com

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

949.388.8102

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

949.350.4692 Kevin

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581

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

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

MOBILE SALON MALINA Full service salon to you! Perfect for the whole family, busy executives, proms, weddings, parties and events. Invite to your home or office 7-days a week for haircuts and style! The mobile unit is designed to fit all requirements, from baby haircuts to adult male or female and everyone in between. Book your appointment today. 949.500.2909, www.salonmalina.com

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

949.661.5664

ELECTRICAL delta G electrical 949.360.9282 CA #657214, www.deltagelect.com

949.248.1007

Island Inspired Pool & Spa islandinspired@earthlink.net

949.547.1000

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

PRINT SHOP

949.831.7984

HAIR SALONS

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

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

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GROM OF THE WEEK Meg Roh

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

D a n a Po i nt

Age: 13, Dana Point Meg Roh lives in Dana Point, attends Ladera Ranch Middle School and surfs for the Marco Forster surf team. Her team took fourth at the NSSA Interscholastic State Championships March 9-11 in Huntington Beach. The same weekend Meg took fourth in Girls Longboard at the SSS event March 10, again in HB, and is currently ranked No. 4. Her string of podium appearances began this month at the March 3 WSA contest at Salt Creek Beach where she took second in Girls U14 Longboard and is currently the No. 3 rated surfer in the division. In school Meg maintains a 4.0 GPA, is a member of ASB student government and does peer tutoring. She has her sights set on attending Pepperdine University, both for the Malibu location and because she wants to study business. In her free time she also Meg Roh. Photo by Madi Swayne enjoys swim team and practicing yoga with her mom. Always appreciative and humble, Meg made a point to thank her dad, mom and stepdad for their support and teaching her how to surf. The March 3 WSA contest was Meg’s 277th consecutive day of surfing. June 1 will mark 365 days in a row but she doesn’t intend to stop there. “I want to surf every day for as long as I can,” Meg said. “I feel free and happy when I’m surfing and very at home in the water. It’s like a part of me now.” —Andrea Swayne

Local Schools Dominate at State San Clemente High School and Shorecliffs Middle School win fourth straight NSSA interscholastic state titles

SURF RESULTS NSSA High School Varsity Interscholastic State Championships, March 9-11, Huntington Beach, Pier First place and local finishers only in individual divisions. TEAM: 1. San Clemente, 101; 2. Huntington Beach, 69; 3. Edison, 66; 4. San Dieguito, 59; 5. Carlsbad, 52; 6. Mira Costa, 46; 7. Newport Harbor, 41; 8. Marina, 25. MEN: 1. Breyden Taylor, San Clemente; 3. Colton Overin, San Clemente. WOMEN: 1. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. LONGBOARD: 1. David Arganda, Carlsbad; 3. Casey Powell, San Clemente.

San Clemente surfers (L to R) Breyden Taylor (SCHS, Varsity Men champion), Shorecliffs team members Gunner Day, Curran Dand, Kei Kobayashi, Noah Atwood, Conner Dand, Coach David Hennings, Nick Melanson and Jacob Atwood (Shorecliffs Middle School Boys champion) ham it up at the NSSA Interscholastic State Championship awards ceremony. Photo by Savanna Melanson

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

an Clemente High School and Shorecliffs Middle School both earned their fourth consecutive National Scholastic Surfing Association Interscholastic State Championship titles March 9 through 11 at the Huntington Beach Pier. SCHS beat runner up Huntington Beach High by a convincing margin, 101 to 69, and produced two of the three division champi-

ons—Breyden Taylor in the Men’s division and Tia Blanco in Women’s. Shorecliffs beat Dwyer 100 to 97. Shorecliffs standout Jacob Atwood became the Boy’s division champion, defeating Dwyer’s Jeremy Guilmette 13.26 to 9.33. “Our kids were so focused and fired up, said San Clemente High coach John Dowell. “With only one senior on my team and all the middle schools continuing to produce talent; the future of local surfing looks bright.” DP

NSSA Middle School Interscholastic State Championships, March 9-11, Huntington Beach, Pier First place and local finishers only in individual divisions. TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs A, 100; 2. Dwyer, 97; 3. Aviara Oaks, 68; 4. Marco Forster, 66; 5. California Virtual Academy, 65; 6. Sowers A, 55; 7. Oak Crest, 54; 8. Bernice Ayer, 51; 9. Shorecliffs B, 42; 10. Vista Del Mar, 28; 11. Shorecliffs C, 17; 12. Sowers B, 12. BOYS: 1. Griffin Colapinto, California Virtual Academy; 2. Kei Kobayashi, Shorecliffs; 6. Conner Dand, Shorecliffs. GIRLS: 1. Julianne Hernandez, Sowers; 3. Malia Osterkamp, Vista Del Mar. LONGBOARD: 1. Jacob Atwood, Shorecliffs; 3. Rio Donaldson, Bernice Ayer; 5. Noah Atwood, Shorecliffs; 6. Kyla Kelley, Vista Del Mar. For full results (including

college division), log on to www.danapointtimes.com. SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 4, March 10, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street TEAM RESULTS: 1. Shorecliffs, 219; 2. Bernice Ayer, 188; 3. Marco Forster, 175; 4. Niguel Hills; 120; 5. Thurston, 79; 6. Vista del Mar, 50; 7. Don Juan Avila, 43. BOYS SHORTBOARD: 1. Danny Kenduck, Niguel Hills; 2. Kei Kobayashi, Shorecliffs; 3. Kayl Cota, Marco Forster; 4. Drew Hemnes, Bernice Ayer; 5. Gunner Day, Shorecliffs; 6. Conner Dand, Shorecliffs. BOYS LONGBOARD: 1. Jacob Atwood, Shorecliffs; 2. Noah Atwood, Shorecliffs; 3. River Covey, Shorecliffs; 4. Rio Donaldson, Bernice Ayer; 5. Hunter Albrecht, Niguel Hills; 6. David Levy, Marco Forster. GIRLS SHORTBOARD: 1. Malia Osterkamp, Vista del Mar; 2. Maya Harrison, Bernice Ayer; 3. Kailey Biggs, Shorecliffs; 4. Alexxa Elseewi, Bernice Ayer; 5. Maddy Kristenson, Thurston; 6. Coco Putnam, Thurston. GIRLS LONGBOARD: 1. Maya Harrison, Marco Forster; 2. Rachael Tilly, Shorecliffs; 3. Kaelen McCrackin, Shorecliffs; 4. Meg Roh, Marco Forster; 5. Gabriella McCormick, Bernice Ayer; 6. Pearl Shoemaker, Thurston. COED BODYBOARD: 1. Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer; 2. Derek Reynolds, Bernice Ayer; 3. Jaren Harrell, Shorecliffs; 4. Patrick Bishop, Marco Forster; 5. Walker Carvalho, Marco Forster; 6. Conner Dand, Shorecliffs.