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Vector Control: All in a Day’s Work Inspectors on the front lines of pest control in Orange County E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4 www.danapointtimes.com

Orange County Vector Control District Inspector John Drews searches for and treats mosquito larvae in standing water puddles near the Harbor following last weekend’s heavy rains. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Burglars Target Harbor Businesses

I-5 HOV Lane Widening to Affect DP Properties

Blake: Lines of Communication Differ with Gender

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

City and Business Calendar SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Recycling Event at Dana Hills High 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, hosts a community recycling event. Residents can drop off plastic bottles and aluminum cans in the school parking lot for students from the school’s chapter of the California Scholastic Federation and other school organizations to collect and sort. Funds collected are distributed by the school’s PTSA for student programs. Future events will be held

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April 21, May 5, 19 and June 16, rain or shine. For more information send an email to president@dhhsptsa. com.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club will meet at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.2759, www.MonarchBeachRotary.com

Symphony Garden Party and Concert 4 p.m. The Dana Point Symphony presents a garden party and concert at the home and studio of celebrated visual artist Timothy J. Clark and wife Marriott Clark. Enjoy an exhibition of the artist’s works and a performance of music by Schumann, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Dvorak. Tickets are $55 per person. All proceeds benefit the symphony. RSVP to info@danapointsymphony.com by March 28.

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…Harbor Burglaries?

THE LATEST: Two men were filmed by video surveillance cameras as they broke into The Coffee Importers store at the Dana Point Harbor on Monday. The two are believed to be responsible for a string of break-ins at Harbor businesses the same morning, authorities said. According to Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino, deputies responded to a silent alarm at Coffee Importers just before 4:30 a.m. The burglars pried open the cash register, found it empty and left. The same men are believed responsible for burglarizing Jon’s Fish Market and El Torito as well as an attempted break-in at Harpoon Henry’s the same day. They also removed an empty safe from Jon’s and it has not been disclosed whether the bandits got away with any money at El Torito. Authorities have been unable to form a detailed description of the subjects from the video footage, saying the best they can do at this time is to describe the suspects as white or possibly Hispanic males of average height, one wearing a red sweater. “One of the men is thought to be of a smaller build as he can be seen on the video entering The Coffee Importers store through a 12-inch by 18-inch window,” Amormino said. WHAT’S NEXT: Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to call 855. TIP.OCCS. FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned. —Andrea Swayne

…I-5 Carpool Lanes?

THE LATEST: The addition of carpool lanes Dana Point Times March 23–29, 2012

on Interstate-5 from Avenida Pico to San Juan Creek Road will affect 10 properties in Dana Point and San Clemente. The Orange County Transportation Authority board this month approved the acquisition of the two parcels in Dana Point and the other eight in San Clemente. The project will expand the freeway with high-occupancy vehicle lanes on both directions and reconstruct the Avenida Pico interchange. The estimated cost to acquire the parcels, or portions of them, is estimated at $6.335 million and the transportation authority will offer to purchase the land based on their appraised value, but property owners may counter offer, according to the staff report. Federal dollars and county Measure M2 funding is paying for the freeway widening.

off the coast near the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. In a letter to FERC, Kim asked to continue the licensing process so he could find grants and investors to perform the required studies. “The situation we are facing is that we cannot find investors unless we have the license, and on the other hand, we cannot get the license unless we find investors,” Kim wrote. WHAT’S NEXT: Once Kim obtained the resources needed to develop his application, he could restart the licensing process, the commission wrote. FIND OUT MORE: Search for San Onofre Electricity Farm at http://elibrary.ferc.gov or log on to www.danapointtimes.com for more information. — Stacie N. Galang

WHAT’S NEXT: The freeway expansion is expected to start in late 2013.

FIND OUT MORE: To read the staff report, see http://bos.ocgov.com/legacy5/newsletters/pdf/I5HOV_03.15.12.pdf. —Jonathan Volzke

…Wave Generator Project?

THE LATEST: The proposed wave powered electrical generator project known as the San Onofre Electricity Farm Project is dead in the water. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission informed applicant Chong Kim this month that based on two January meetings in Dana Point and his subsequent letter that it was clear he was unable to go forward with licensing. The proposed ocean-based electricity farm was designed to produce 3.186 million kilowatts using 2,677 ocean wave-powered electrical generators about 2,000 feet

…an Art Forum?

THE LATEST: The Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission will hold a public forum March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. City officials say the purpose of the meeting is to gather residents’ opinions on the state of arts and culture in Dana Point as it is now and collect suggestions for future consideration. WHAT’S NEXT: “The commission is hoping to use the information gathered at the forum to put together its mission statement and to define both short and long term goals for the city,” said commission chairwoman Karin Schnell. FIND OUT MORE: For more information, log on to www.danapoint.org, email mleon@danapoint.org or call 949.248.3557. —AS

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…a Potential Claim?

THE LATEST: The family of a teen killed in a fiery crash off Del Obispo Street is trying to file a late claim against the city, after their attorneys filed the claims with two wrong agencies. Brian Ferguson was killed August 16 when the Jeep he was riding in sped north on Del Obispo Street, reportedly ran a red light at Camino Del Avion, then careened down the embankment toward the Marco Forster Middle School sports field. The Jeep slammed into a concrete building, however, and burst into flames. Ferguson was killed—sheriff’s deputies and others who tried to help could hear his cries but were stopped by the flames—while the driver, Alexander August Goodrich, 21, survived. Goodrich, a Dana Hills High School graduate, was ultimately charged with vehicular manslaughter. If allowed, the claim on behalf of Ferguson’s mother Jo Anne, of Dana Point resident, would allege a defect in the road or its design, the legal documents say. It seeks an unspecified amount, but more than $25,000. WHAT’S NEXT: The San Juan Capistrano City Council discussed the issue in closed session Tuesday. Goodrich has pleaded not guilty and has a hearing on March 29. FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com. —JV

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week The Historical Society will present a screening of their video Dana Point: My Home Town March 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Dana Hills Tennis Center, 24911 Calle De Tenis. For more information, email joelbishop@mac.com. www.danapointtimes.com

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Vector Control: All in a Day’s Work Inspectors on the front lines of pest control in Orange County By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

ats and mosquitoes and fire ants, oh my. On a March 20 morning ride along with Orange County Vector Control District inspectors assigned to Dana Point and San Clemente, we got a close-up view of the wildlife these men and women contend with every day. For Dana Point Inspector and Supervisor John Drews the day began at 7 a.m. at Vector Control headquarters in Garden Grove. He reviewed his list of service calls, abandoned pools and ponds, returned a few phone calls, then it was off to Dana Point to make his rounds. Drews, a 19-year employee of Vector Control, had also planned to visit a number of trouble spots around the city where water is known to pool. This was a special priority since all of Southern California experienced heavy rain the prior weekend. The first stop was a parking lot on Dana Point Harbor Drive, across the street from the Ocean Institute. Just off the edge of the pavement is a small channel of standing water that collects as runoff flows down from the bluffs above. Drews went to work using a dipper—a collection cup attached to a long handle— to scoop up some of the water from the puddle. The water sample was alive with mosquito larvae. The chosen method of treatment here is a spray called Agnique MMF. The product leaves no residue, has no chemical toxicity and poses no threat to other aquatic species. Instead, it creates a film on the water’s surface that larvae can’t penetrate when they rise to the top for air, thus drowning them. Then he moved on to the abandoned pond at the former site of the Beach House restaurant on the island. The building remains vacant nearly a year after being leased to yacht builder Pacific Asian Enterprises. Drews began by look-

Abandoned pools and properties are one of the latest trends the Orange County Vector Control District must not contend with. “We’ve been battling that since the housing collapse,” said Jared Dever, spokesman for Vector Control. “There are thousands of properties.” Vector Control’s work to curb and eliminate the disease-carrying rodents and insects is paid for by property taxes. The $9.5 million agency employs 55 people to work on the problem throughout Orange County, a job it’s done since 1947. Residents are assessed through one

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Vector Control Inspector John Drews checks an abandoned pond at the former Beach House Restaurant site for mosquito larvae. Photo by Andrea Swayne

ing for something posted on the building that would provide a phone number to call the owner to discuss the state of the pond. Finding no such contact number, he proceeded to take a dip sample. Finding a small amount of larvae, he applied Altosid—a treatment containing an insect growth regulator that will control mosquitoes for up to three months—and noted the date of application so he can be sure to revisit the pond in two months, just to be safe. This place, as many other parts of the city, has also been known to harbor rats. Drews explained that Vector Control is trying to move away from baiting for rats in favor of non-chemical methods of control. Even with mosquitoes, their aim is to monitor and control the populations so that harmful chemicals are used only as a last resort. “We are surrounded by hilly areas teeming with wildlife. It’s natural for animals like rats to seek the food and comfort that

humans unknowingly provide,” Drews said. “A big part of our job is to educate the public on how to prevent rats from moving in instead of merely treating the symptom. We want to get to the root cause. We can kill the rats with bait but without making structures inhospitable to them, they will keep returning.” Drews visited a rental home where he confirmed the presence of rats entering the walls and attic through holes left during construction. “In cases like this, I can only hope the absentee owner will authorize the property manager to make the necessary fixes,” said Drews. “I am hopeful that they won’t choose to simply bait the area and hope for the best.” Finally Drews headed to check out the vacant pools on his list, a task he likened to a “babysitting project” due to the increasing number of properties foreclosed on and vacated since the economic downturn began.

tax that averages $1.92 per single-family household and a second from a 2004 assessment that averages about $5.02. The final tax comes to .00014 of a resident’s total property taxes. Businesses have their own property tax schedule. In addition to rats and mosquitoes, Vector Control tries to eliminate fleas that can carry Murine Typhus or Lyme disease and the aggressive Red Imported Fire Ants. “It’s one of those agencies that flies under the radar until there’s a problem,” said Joe Anderson, San Clemente’s former mayor and representative to the Vector Control Board. “Then it becomes very, very important.” Dana Point councilman and former mayor Steven Weinberg called the services

Vector Control provides, a bargain. “It is a very economical service considering the assessment to each household is basically equal to the price of a can of Raid,” said Weinberg, Dana Point’s Vector Control representative. In Dana Point, Vector Control made 635 calls in 2011. Of those, 264 were for mosquitoes, 342 for rats, 24 for Red Imported Fire Ants and five for everything else. In San Clemente, the number of calls was 1,561; 924 for mosquitoes, 541 for rats, 51 for Red Imported Fire Ants and 45 for everything else. Dever said the agency won’t drain pools because they tend to refill anyway and when without water they crack quickly, causing permanent damage. Adding

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About midday we joined up with San Clemente’s Vector Control Inspector Raymond Cavileer at the nearly 250 acres of land near North Beach where the Marblehead Coastal development is planned. The land has been prepared for development with grading, road construction and retarding basins designed to keep runoff from the hilltop development from running directly into storm drains and the ocean below. “Here I stock the larger ponds with mosquito fish to control larvae,” Cavileer said. “I’m also notorious for wanting to know what’s on the other side of every hill so I regularly discover ‘off the radar’ puddling and ponding water all over the city.” Cavileer said the public is also very helpful for calling Vector Control when they observe problem areas. “Residents are our biggest allies,” Cavileer said. “But people can also unwittingly cause problems by doing things like cutting down trees or other vegetation and allowing the plant material to fall down into the city’s canyons. The debris can block water that was once flowing, creating new breeding ground for mosquitoes.” “It’s a never ending battle,” said Cavileer. According to both men, Dana Point and San Clemente have been pretty lucky with regard to fire ants. San Clemente dodged a bullet on the 18th hole of the Talega Golf Course during construction. Fire ants were present and treated aggressively to prevent infestation, they said. Surveys and monitoring of other disease transporting pests are also conducted regularly including, ticks, fleas and the other animals like squirrels, possum and feral cats that carry them. “The most fulfilling part of our job is knowing the service we provide prevents people from becoming ill,” Drews said. “To do surveillance of all of those things that can pass along disease protects the health and wellbeing of everyone in Orange County.” mosquito fish is more cost effective and a longer-term solution, Dever said. Vector Control must adapt to new diseases and unexpected problems. To combat the abandoned properties, Vector Control has done aerial surveillance with high-resolution images to pinpoint neglected pools, the breeding grounds for mosquitoes. These days, education is their biggest help to keeping residents safe. They recently produced a pamphlet on flea-born diseases and placed them in 300 veterinary clinics in Orange County, Dever said. Find out more about Vector Control online at www.ocvcd.org. DP —Stacie N. Galang www.danapointtimes.com

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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.

Saturday, March 17 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (1:58 a.m.) Four men were seen urinating on cars in a hotel parking lot and having a loud argument with hotel employees. BATTERY Cheltam Way, 33400 Block (1:56 a.m.) A man reported his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend came to his home and spit on him.

Friday, March 16 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Selva Road (9:04 p.m.) A man in a black hooded sweatshirt was standing on the side of the road at the corner for several hours. The caller was concerned that the man was going to jump into traffic lanes. CITIZEN ASSIST Monarch Bay Drive, 100 Block (10:06 a.m.) A woman called to report someone had used her daughter’s identity and information to post things on the internet. Some readers of the online information were then threatening to beat up her daughter. CITIZEN ASSIST Monarch Bay Drive, 0 Block (9:40 a.m.)A

taxi driver called police to report another taxi driver who yelled at him, spit in his face and called him a terrorist. VANDALISM REPORT Golden Lantern/Selva Road (7:18 a.m.) Tagging and graffiti was reported in the following areas: Dana Hills High School, Golden Lantern and Stonehill, Golden Lantern and Selva, Selva to Robles and Cove and Green Lantern.

Tuesday, March 13 DISTURBANCE Del Obispo/Quail Run (5:06 p.m.) A woman called deputies when she caught a group of middle school-aged boys skateboarding inside the Community Center. When she tried to take a skateboard away one of the boys knocked her to the ground and they all ran away. About 20 minutes later the woman called police again to report the kids crank called her saying they heard the hallways were great for skateboarding and asking when skateboarding hours are. DISTURBANCE La Plaza, 34000 Block (1:29 p.m.) A female caller phoned from a salon to report a woman whom she’d been in a verbal fight with in the past had entered the business and appeared to be either drunk or on drugs. The caller said the woman was now out front trying to molest men.

Sunday, March 11 CITIZEN ASSIST Pacific Coast Highway, 32800 Block (12:04 p.m.) A gas station customer attempted to buy cigars for minors. When the caller refused service the subject began disturbing the peace and knocked candy to the floor. PATROL CHECK Dana Strand Road, 34300 Block (8:03 a.m.) A caller said she asked two subjects to put out their cigarettes and both were confrontational with her. The caller was quite upset and requested a patrol check of the area.

Business Beat

BY ANDREA SWAYNE

News and updates on Dana Point’s business community

ANNIVERSARIES u Bonjour Café & Bistro is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month and owner Pascal Le Vettet is taking the opportunity to thank his loyal customers for their support. “We would not be here today without our regular customers. Only about five percent of are seasonal tourists and the rest are locals,” said Le Vettet. “We thank them because they appreciate our product and continue to share it with family and friends.” To show his appreciation, Bonjour Café has been offering weekly specials all month including, 15 percent of the entire bill on Mondays and Fridays, 25 percent off on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 50 percent off all Champagne cocktails and desserts on the weekend. Le Vettet has 37 years of food and beverage industry experience both in France and the U.S. He moved to the states and worked with hotels, restaurants and catering companies for nine years before opening Bonjour Café in 1992 with his sister. In the beginning it was only the two of them; Le Vettet was the cook and she was in the front. Since then, the staff has grown, his sister has moved on and Bonjour Café has become a beloved fixture in Dana Point. “The original idea was to bring a little part of Paris to Dana Point. We provide a high-quality authentic product and our cozy ambience and friendly employees who greet customers by name give the feeling of a real corner bistro in Paris,” said Le Vettet. “ 24633 Del Prado, 949.496.6368, www. bonjourcafe.com u Last month marked 20 years in business for Thai This owner Jib Roungchun. Roungchun attributes his restaurant’s longevity to both quality and customer service. “I love to cook and I cook with love,” said Roungchun, adding that he continually strives to source the best quality ingredients in all of his meals and is happy to tailor any dish to a customer’s request. The cuisine is a mix of traditional recipes he and his wife enjoyed back when they

Bonjour Café & Bistro owner Pascal Le Vettet celebrates 20 years of success in Dana Point. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Thai This owner Jib Roungchun celebrated the restaurant’s 20th anniversary last month. Photo by Andrea Swayne

were young along with adaptations—like adding more cucumbers or cooling off the spicier sauces—to suit the American palate. Try his best selling dish, the No. 36 Chicken Curry Crying Tiger. Roungchun said his restaurant has a highend feel but is very casual at the same time and he has forged many friendships from among his customers over the years. “I try to make my place feel like a friend’s house,” he said. 24501 Del Prado, B, 949.240.7944, www. thaithis.com —Stacie N. Galang contributed to this report

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GUEST OPINION: By Katie McColm

Testing the Limits: Standardized Tests a Burden to Education

he walls in this R.H. Dana Elementary School classroom are boarded with the alphabet and recent writing assignments. In the left corner of the room is a reading corner full of all kinds of books. The whiteboards are covered with math problems waiting to be solved. In the other far corner is a desk where a teacher by the name of Patricia Granja stands facing a sea of children anxiously sitting in their desks. She is about to give out a test, a test that weighs heavy on her shoulders. Granja is a veteran in the teaching field and holds a Master’s Degree in Education. She is presently at the school off La Cresta and Selva near the Lantern District in the heart of Dana Point. She says that many teachers are fed up with teaching around the state mandated “standardized tests.” “Teachers stress and student stress,” Granja explains. “We are being forced ‘to teach to the test’ and in doing so, we forgo

authentic teaching.” Teachers do not get the opportunity to really go in depth in literature, science and social studies. Granja says that teachers want their students to pass the state test, but not at the expense of the students’ long term knowledge. She has a major pressure to push her students to continue even when they are not ready, and it frustrates her. Even more than the pressure she has, is the pressure she sees her students have. “Failing the test can make a kid feel like it’s the end of the world,” says Granja, “sometimes they give up on themselves and that makes me angry.” Granja wants to go back to the old way of teaching. She is not against testing her students but she doesn’t think that five standardized tests a year is necessary. She wants her students to hold in the information she teaches, not use it one time

and forget it. California State Testing, also known as STAR testing, has become something of the norm for students today. In 2001, President George W. Bush, signed the No Child Left Behind Act. This changed the lives of students and teachers throughout the United States. The requirements were for states to set up assessments of basic skills in order to receive state funding. The Act sought to set high standards and measure goals. Supporters like the Act because it increases accountability. However many teachers, like Granja, are finding testing a burden for both teacher and student. These tests seem to be getting out of control, creating chaos and anxiety in the classroom. The state is testing the limits of education. Teachers are trying to teach but is anyone listening? “In an ideal school, I would get books at the right

reading level, I wouldn’t be tied to a certain curriculum and I would incorporate all the subjects in a thematic setting,” says Granja, “I think it is important for every child to get a free education, education is their right. And we have an obligation to teach them. I mean really teach them, not just teach to the test.” Some teachers are hoping the state will listen to their frustrations with standardized testing. Teaching is, after all, their job. Katie McColm is a Dana Point local. She is a visual artist who also enjoys writing poems, essays and underground music reviews. Lately she is exploring a new-found interest in feature writing. She loves all things artistic and believes that the truth is always out there; you just have to find it. 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.

Letters to the Editor THANK YOU CARLOS OLVERA BRENT MATSCHKE, Santa Monica

To Carlos N. Olvera: I read with interest your article in the Dana Point Times, Feb. 10-16 issue entitled, “Doheny Village Holds More than a Century’s worth of History.” I grew up in Capo Beach starting at the age of 4 when my family moved there in 1967. It wasn’t until recently that I read the book Two Years Before the Mast that you referenced in your article. Long story short, I liked every word of your article and wanted to thank you for writing it. I agree, although the history of the Capo Beach/Dana Point area is brief, from a European perspective and, granted, it’s not a big city like Los Angeles, its history is still remarkable and well worth cherishDana Point Times March 23–29, 2012

ing and recording. That’s all for now, I just wanted to thank you for the excellent article and wish you well.

GENE BURRUS: I AM HONORED AND THANKFUL GENE BURRUS, Dana Point

March 10 shall always have special meaning for me and my wife. Our city renamed Dana Point Youth Baseball’s Mustang Field the Gene Burrus Ballfield in my honor. A special baseball shrine has also been dedicated in front of the right field area, while a certificate was presented from Diane Harkey and the California Assembly. There are others I feel who are more deserving, but this recognition is gratefully accepted with the hope that I may

continue to serve our beautiful city in the years to come. I have the best of two worlds, volunteering for our youth as well as fellow senior citizens. Life can’t get any better than that! I would also like to extend special thanks to Dana Point Times Editor Andrea Swayne for her beautifully written article in last week’s issue. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ danapointtimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

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BIG BAND SWING THING 7 p.m. Angels for the Arts at Saddleback College present a 17-piece band playing swing music with vocalists, dancing, and more. $25. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

DISCO FREAKS 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live music at Still Water at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. ANGELICA WILSON 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. DEREK BORDEAUX 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live band at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

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DOG HIKE 9 a.m. A hike at San Onofre State Beach starting from the Trestles Lot at South El Camino Real and Cristianitos Rd. San Clemente, 949. 366.8599, www.sanofoundation.org.

SWALLOWS DAY PARADE AND MERCADO 11 a.m. The nation’s largest non-motorized parade organized by the Fiesta Association taking place in downtown San Juan Capistrano celebrating the Old West and the return of the swallows. 949.493.1976, www.swallowsparade.org. BLOOD & BONE MARROW DRIVE 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Help the “Be A Hero Become A Donor Club” at San Clemente High School. 700 Avenido Pico, San Clemente, 800.469.7322, www.sandiegobloodbank.org. BIOLUMINESCENCE CRUISE 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. The Ocean Institute presents a unique opportunity to learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and to witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon. Cost $19-$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. Dana Point Times March 23–29, 2012

ON STAGE: TODD SNIDER COMES TO COACH HOUSE Todd Snider’s music isn’t the sort you have playing in the background on a peaceful evening. That’s because Snider doesn’t want his music to relax you; he wants it to inspire you—to fight conventional norms, to think a little differently or just feel better if you already do. To those who have never heard him, the newest album title from the Oregon-born, East Nashville-based singer-songwriter is a good insight into what he delivers: Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables. It’s Snider’s 12th album. In the album, Snider credits the church with sustaining peace by noting that, “We still need religion to keep the poor from killing the rich” (In The Beginning). There’s one on warped karma, “Good things happen to bad people,” he sings in New York Banker). There’s one happy love song, called Brenda, about Snider’s favorite couple, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger. That’s another Snider hallmark: He’s witty and he’s funny. And in this album, he’s honest. “This record doesn’t come from good times,” Snider said in a release. “I wanted to sound the way I feel, which sometimes means sounding like a Courtesy photo broken soul. I don’t want to talk around the vulnerable parts.” Snider is at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, in San Juan Capistrano on March 31. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $20 and $23. See www.thecoachhouse.com. DP —Jonathan Volzke

VINEGAR AND ORGANIC OLIVE OIL TASTING 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Special event with olive oil tasting and more during The Ecology Center’s exhibition that features sustainable household products, a play area and learning space for children, and more. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org. ASTRONOMY NIGHT 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Gaze into the night sky through telescopes at The Richard & Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Adults $10, kids $5, members free. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org. THE CHOLULAS & SHAVING HEADS 10 p.m. St. Baldrick’s Shaving Heads for Kid’s Cancer Research at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant plus live music. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com.

sunday

YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church presents Jack Jezreel, founder of JustFaith Ministries on ordinary Catholics living extraordinary lives. 105 N. La Esperanza, San Clemente.

SOSCA ANNUAL OPERA GALA 5:30 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents an ensemble of student performances and art exhibits, a silent auction and more at Soka Performing Arts Center. $75. 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949.637.9208, www.socsarts.org. ASHUN 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

monday

COOKING CLASS: EASTER DINNER 6:30 p.m. Cooking class with Caroline Cazaumayou at Antoine’s Cafe. $50 each; includes recipes, dinner and a glass of wine. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.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. FAMILY PAJAMA STORY TIME 7 p.m. The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org. Page 8

tuesday

STUDENT OPERA NIGHT 7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents an evening of opera performed by award-winning young vocalists from the South Orange County School of the Arts. Tickets $7-$20. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

PASO VS. NAPA TASTING 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Wine tasting and live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

wednesday

BLUEBIRDS: BIRDS OF HAPPINESS 7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents award-winning bluebird expert Jim Semelroth with a presentation about the California bluebird. $6-$7. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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. WHALE WATCHING 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily 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

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.

VON COTTON 7:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. SIBLING RIVALRY 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live music at Still Water at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.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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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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ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50: Tom Blake

Understanding the Communication Difference Between Men and Women is Often About Perception A while back in a column, I included a comment from Sid—an older guy— who said women talk too much on first dates. A plethora of men sided with Sid, stating that they had experienced the same thing with women: nonstop chatter. Don’t think for a minute, however, that Sid’s one-sided comment didn’t bring an avalanche of responses from women, who stated that men are often so self-absorbed on first dates that they dominate the conversation, barely acknowledging that a woman is even seated across from them. Those polar, finger-pointing responses reminded me of the Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus theory that John Gray became so famous for when he published the book of the same name several years ago. From all of those responses, one woman, Janet Whitney, a Newport Beach marriage and family therapist for 30 years, successfully explained why men and women view first dates so differently. It isn’t surprising that Janet had the answer because she trained with John Gray for three years.

Janet said, “Men communicate to be correct, while women communicate to be understood so right off the bat we are playing with different goals. The way a woman connects with a man is by feeling emotionally ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 supported. The way a By Tom Blake man connects with a woman is through physical attraction. “If a man realizes this difference, the goal for him when attracted to a female should be to create enough emotional safety that she will see what a great guy he is. That is done by getting a woman to talk. “The majority of women are good at asking a man questions and getting him to talk. Often, if you start asking a man questions, he will just keep going on and on about himself. He doesn’t get our hope that by asking him questions, he will start asking us questions in return.” Janet also led couples seminars for John Gray. In the seminars, couples would report to her about their first date experienc-

es. She said, “Because the man was able to sell himself with all of the things he has done, has, or, believes, he reported that it was a great first date. The woman on that same date was not interested in spending any more time with a man like that because all he did was talk about how great he was. The date was boring for her.” Janet added, “If I could reach a single man looking for a high-quality woman, I would recommend that when he finds a woman where he feels the physical attraction, the goal should be for him to get her to start talking. If you get a woman to talk, she is establishing emotional closeness and the guy is scoring points the whole time. “However, if a woman is spending her date listening to a guy go on and on, she is already disconnected and the potential for any relationship is gone. “Some women are not as sensitive and aware and may monopolize a conversation and that is an unpleasant experience for any man. Plus, we as women do not want to be around that kind of woman

either and we definitely don’t want to date men who are only focused on themselves. “The whole dating scene is difficult. Just writing this makes me feel motivated to get back out there and do some ‘How to Date and Find the Right Partner’ seminars.” Hmmm. I started thinking that perhaps Janet and I could team up and hold some seminars about senior dating. We’ve agreed to meet and look into that possibility. It sounds like when we first get together, I’d better do some heavy-duty listening. We’ll keep you posted. Janet’s website is www.Janetwhitneymft. com. 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.FindingLoveAfter50.com. 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 their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

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5 BEST BETS BASKETBALL

Grizzlies vs. Lakers Staples Center March 23, 7:30 p.m. Before hitting the road to take on Golden State, the Lakers must first contend with the Memphis Grizzlies. Info: ww.nba.com/lakers

SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (2-5) competed in the Laguna Hills Tournament March 12-16, opening with an 11-0 loss to Rialto before suffering a 9-3 loss to Marina on March 14. Next 7 days: March 29 at *Aliso Niguel, 3:30 p.m. GOLF • The Dolphins (5-1) are still dominating after beating Fallbrook 203213 on March 15. Kevin Jackman medaled on the day with a 1-over 35. But the team suffered its ﬁrst loss of the season in a

March 27, 3 p.m. Hit up Dana Hills’ home tennis courts as the Dolphins get ready for a smash battle with the boys from Trabuco Hills.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Wolverines vs. Dolphins Dana Hills High

BASEBALL

GIRLS LACROSSE

Cougars vs. Dolphins Dana Hills High

Chargers vs. Dolphins Dana Hills High

March 28, 3:15 p.m.

March 29, 5:30 p.m.

Go support the Dolphins as the team tries to keep its momentum going in the right direction against Aliso Niguel.

The Dolphins are set for South Coast League action as the team gets prepped to take on Capo Valley at home.

The Lady Dolphins hit the field for a showdown with the hard-hitting girls from El Toro High School.

Info: www.dhhs.net

March 27, 6 p.m.

Info: www.dhhs.net

Dolphin Report:

BASEBALL • The Dolphins (1-0 SCL, 5-2) edged Palm Desert in a 2-1 win on March 14 getting the winning run on a bases loaded one out wide pitch past home plate. The team then faced San Clemente in South Coast League play on March 16 and beat the Tritons, 3-2. Nick Hsieh went 2-for-3 on the day while Jake Thumm had a double. Next 7 days: March 24 at Aliso Niguel (DH), 11 a.m./ 1 p.m.; March 28 vs. Capistrano Valley, 3:15 p.m.

TENNIS

Mustangs vs. Dolphins Laguna Niguel Racquet Center

190-221 defeat to Corona del Mar on March 15. Next 7 days: March 26 vs. Newport Harbor at El Niguel CC, 3:15 p.m.; March 27 vs. *Tesoro at Coto De Caza CC, 2:30 p.m.; March 29 vs. Tesoro at Coto De Caza CC, 2:30 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE • After losing 10-8 to Newport Harbor on March 14, the Dolphins (4-3) took on Tesoro March 20 before hosting Mission Viejo on March 22. Next 7 days: March 27 at *Aliso Niguel, 5:30 p.m.; March 29 at *El Toro, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Dolphins (5-3) suffered an 11-5 loss to Yorba Linda on March 13 but won their next game, 19-6, against Sage Hill on March 15 as Amanda Mortensen led with ﬁve goals. The team put up a solid effort at the Laguna Hills Tournament on March 17, beating La Canada 17-2 and Glendale 13-4.

Next 7 days: March 29 vs. *El Toro, 5:30 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • Both levels swam at the Capo Valley Relays ﬁnals on March 10, faced San Clemente on March 13 and the boys team competed in the prelims at the Millikan Relays at Belmont Plaza on March 15 while the girls took on Capo Valley. Next 7 days: March 24 at Millikan Relays at Belmont Plaza (girls/ﬁnals), 6 p.m.; March 27 at *San Juan Hills, 3 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • The Dolphins boys and girls varsity teams competed at the CA Relays at Cerritos College March 16-17. Next up, both levels traveled to take on Mission Viejo on March 21. Next 7 days: March 24 at Laguna Hills Invite, 10 a.m.; March 28 at *Trabuco Hills, 3 p.m. BOYS TENNIS • The Dolphins (1-0 SCL, 2-2) beat Aliso Niguel, 14-4, on March 15. Dana’s #1 and #2 singles, Chase Masciorini and Alec Dardis, respectively, did everything right and both swept all three of their singles sets. Dana’s #3 singles, Ivan Jelic, won two of his three sets, giving the Dolphins a

score of 8-1 in singles. Dana only needed two wins in doubles to clinch the match, and ended up with six out of nine wins. “All the boys have been giving me 100 percent in practice and 110 percent in the matches, I can’t ask for more than that,” said head coach Justin Green. Full results are as follows: Singles: Chase Masciorini (DH) def. Dan Lee (A) 6-2 def. Isaac Chau (A) 6-1, def Evan Anderson(A) 6-4; Alec Dardis(DH) 6-1, 6-0, 6-0; Ivan Jelic(DH) 0-6, 6-3, 7-6. Doubles: Alzamara/James (DH) def. Lo/ Wong(A) 6-3, lost to Grossmen/Mardona (A) 4-6, James/Winterhalter (DH) def Esber/Vu (A) 6-1;Alami/Funato (DH) 6-1, 6-3, 6-2; Wong/Boddu (DH) 3-6, 7-6, 2-6. Next 7 days: March 26 at University, 3:15 p.m.; March 27 vs. Trabuco Hills at LNRC, 3 p.m.; March 28 vs. Valencia (Placentia) at LNRC, 3 p.m. —Sue Ludwig contributed to this report. BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Dolphins (5-3) had a good start to the OC Tournament March 16-17 beating both Marina and Laguna Beach in shutout 2-0 wins. However, the team then lost to Corona del Mar 2-0 on March 17 to close out the tournament. Next 7 days: March 27 vs. Aliso Niguel, 6 p.m.; March 29 at *Laguna Hills, 6:15 p.m.

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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

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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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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

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

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

PRINT SHOP

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

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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

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

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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

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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

YOGA

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

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

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GROM OF THE WEEK Kyla Kelley Age: 13, Vista del Mar Middle School March has been a big month for Vista del Mar Middle School surf team member Kyla Kelley. This month she took sixth place at the NSSA Interscholastic State Championships in the coed longboard division and fifth in Girls Lonboard U14 at the WSA contest at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. It was natural for her to take up surfing she said, having grown up in San Clemente and making her first forays into the sport under the guidance of her surfer dad Jason. Kyla says she has the full backing of her family, especially her mom Colleen, but her greatest supporter is her grandmother Debie Pierson. “She’s the one that really encouraged me to start competing. She enters me and takes me to contests and always compliments me on my style,” said Kyla. “I think she is my biggest fan,” Kyla is also a member of the Hobie surf team and Terry Martin is her shaper. In school she especially enjoys her computer graphics and English classes and says she is definitely college bound. Her hobbies include skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboardKyla Kelley. Photo by Sheri ing and hanging out with her close knit group of friends. She loves all board sports but surfing Crummer/Seasister.com is tops in her book because riding waves is a rush. About a year ago she moved to Hawaii with her mom and stepdad, pro surfer Sunny Garcia for about six months. “I enjoyed my time in Hawaii and practicing there really helped me get better. But I’m happy to be back home in San Clemente,” Kyla said. —Andrea Swayne

T. Patterson on the Move Surf shop moving, expanding and broadening horizons

Keone Patterson and mom Vicki Patterson introduce the all new T. Patterson Surf Shop. Photo by Andrea Swayne

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

Patterson Surf Shop is making some big changes including another move and a total revamp of the store, both with regard to concept and product lines. Timmy and Vicki Patterson have been no strangers to change in the past year. They opened a store on the south side of town in the Ralphs shopping center at El Camino Real and Esplanade, then had to move out

six months later when the center was sold. Recently they were given the opportunity to move their original north side shop next door, switching places with Office 11. “The space is much larger so we’re using the opportunity to expand,” said Vicki Patterson. “We are adding an instore shaping room where Timmy will do demos, clinics and host guest shapers. We will also be featuring local artists and bands. Our new ‘Rolling Rack’ concept will feature new and up-and-coming local

SURF RESULTS

SURF FORECAST

Sanuk Surfing America Prime West, Event No. 5, March 17-18, Huntington Beach, Pier GIRLS U18: 1. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa; 2. Emily Ruppert, Florida; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point; 4. Kulia Doherty, Rancho Santa Fe. GIRLS U16: 1. Frankie Harrer; Malibu; 2. Kulia Doherty; 3. Meah Collins; 4. Avalon Johnson, Carlsbad. BOYS U18: 1. Andrew Jacobson, Malibu; 2. Taylor Clark, Encinitas; 3. Colin Moran, Costa Mesa; 4. Thelen McKinna, Malibu. BOYS U16: 1. Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz; 2. Pat Curren, Santa Barbara; 3. Kanoa Igarashi, Huntington Beach; 4. Jacob Davis, Capistrano Beach. BOYS U14: 1. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente; 2. John Mel, Newport Beach; 3. Jordan Collins, Carlsbad; 4. Griffin Foy, Fullerton.

Water temp: 52-55˚F Water visibility and conditions: Local: 6-10’+ Poor; Catalina: 10-15’+ Fair Remarks: A fading mix of Southern Hemi and small Northwest swell prevails on Thursday. Surge is moderate and visibility is slowly improving after the weekend rain, offering decent diving conditions for select areas. Short range: Surf size is running 2-3’(kneewaist high) for most breaks on Thursday, with a few plus sets for top south and combo exposures. Light/variable to light offshore flow offers clean, fair conditions through the morning. The combo eases some more on Friday, offering up mainly 1-3’(shin-waist high) waves for better exposures. Light morning winds continue for clean, generally fair conditions overall. Long range: Surf stays small going into the weekend. By Sunday a low devloping off the coast has potential to send in a small new westerly swell. Small new SSW swell also shows on Sunday for 2-3-4’(knee-waist-shoulder high) waves. Unstable over the weekend as long as that low is close to the coast. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

UPCOMING EVENTS March 24: NSSA Southwest Explorer, Event No. 8, San Clemente, Pier April 14-15: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour, Event No. 9, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street designers and made in the USA clothing lines, and we are adding Riviera Paddleboards to our board selection. We want our customers to have a new, fresh shopping experience every time they visit.” The new store is at 1407 N. El Camino Real. They’re still in painting and construc-

tion mode but invite visitors to stop by and check out the new space. A grand opening celebration is set for May 5. Stay tuned for more details. Find out more about T. Patterson Surf Shop online at www.tpattersonsurfshop. com or by calling 949.366.2022. DP