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Starting a New Chapter Dana Point librarian retires after four decades of inspiring young readers E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

Dana Point Library Children’s Librarian Carolyn Hopkins says that, even in retirement, she will continue to use her love of books and gift of storytelling to inspire young readers. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Lt. Lynn Koehmstedt Chosen as New Chief of Police

New Rules for Hennessey’s Tavern amid Increase in Police Service Calls

Chamber of Commerce Hires New Director

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City and Business Calendar

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SATURDAY, MARCH 31

TUESDAY, APRIL 3

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

Arts and Culture Forum 9 a.m.-noon. The Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission hosts a public forum at the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, to gather opinions and suggestions for the future of the arts in the city. For more info, call 949.248.3557 or email mleon@ danapoint.org.

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

Egg Hunts 9 a.m.-10 a.m. The city hosts two egg hunts, one at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, and another at Sea Canyon Park, 33093 Santiago Drive. These free events include children’s games, a petting zoo, Easter Bunny visits and an egg/candy hunt for kids 10 and under. Bring a camera and a basket for the kids. For more info, call 949.248.3530 or email smurphy@ danapoint.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 City Hall Offices Closed Dana Point City Hall will be closed. 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www. danapoint.org.

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…New Rules for Hennessey’s?

THE LATEST: The city is clamping down on the hours of Hennessey’s Tavern and the neighboring Fish Bucket in an effort to quell rowdiness and other problems. The Planning Commission on Monday added more than a dozen new restrictions to the conditional use permits of Hennessey’s and the Fish Bucket, both owned and operated by Paul Hennessey, at 34111 La Plaza. The list of additions includes the addition of a wall between the two businesses to prevent customers from moving back and forth between bars; earlier, staggered closing times (12 a.m. for the Fish Bucket and 12:30 a.m. for Hennessey’s); discontinuing DJ entertainment; 24-hour video surveillance; new security personnel and the adoption of a policy prohibiting staff from being compensated on the basis of alcohol sales. “Over the years Hennessey’s has operated without adverse circumstances but in the last two or three there has been an alarming trend, an increase in both service calls to police and crime,” said Director of Community Development Kyle Butterwick. WHAT’S NEXT: Hennessey said he will comply with the new conditions but he also intends to check the police department’s data for accuracy. FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes. com —Andrea Swayne

…the Police Chief?

THE LATEST: The City of Dana Point announced that effective March 23, Lt. Lynn Koehmstedt is the city’s new Chief of Police Services. Following four and a half years of service in Dana Point, Koehmstedt was promoted Dana Point Times March 30–April 5, 2012

in December and left the city to work at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Communications Bureau as department commander. Koehmstedt was chosen to return to Dana Point to take the position vacated by Lt. Mark Levy whose retirement became effective March 23. Levy held the post for the last five years. Koehmstedt has been with OCSD— which provides police services to the city—for almost 27 years, having served in various capacities including a stint with Mission Viejo Police, before serving as administrative sergeant in Dana Point. “It’s a privilege and an honor to be back,” said Koehmstedt. “I understand how proud the citizens are of their community and want to continue to build a partnership with them to provide the quality of life and the high quality of service that they expect.” Koehmstedt says he intends to continue the community-based policing policy and crime prevention/community outreach campaigns—“It’s Your Business” and “Hide It, Lock It, or Lose It.’

23 announced the hiring of new Executive Director Heather Johnston. “The Dana Point Chamber is pleased to welcome Heather as its new executive director,” said Board Chairman Russell Kerr. “As we look forward to our next 65 years the Dana Point Chamber is poised for a great future in strengthening the Dana Point economic climate and ‘Destination Dana Point.’” Johnston’s previous experience includes serving as executive director of the Discover Torrance Visitors Bureau and marketing positions with Disney Company and the Irvine Company. The announcement came just a week after Brianna Balmuth, membership services representative since June 27, left to relocate to San Francisco. The chamber was most recently staffed by Balmuth and, through a temporary consultant agreement, former Laguna Beach Chamber Executive Director Rose Hancock,

WHAT’S NEXT: Koehmstedt says he’s grateful for the knowledge he’s gained in his years of experience in Dana Point prior to being chosen to serve as chief. “It will allow me to respond to issues more quickly,” he said. “It gives me the advantage of having many contacts and established relationships with many of the business and civic leaders in the city.”

FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointchamber.com. —AS

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, visit the city’s website at www.danapoint. org. —AS

…the Chamber of Commerce?

THE LATEST: The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on March

WHAT’S NEXT: Johnston is set to take the post officially on April 16.

…Tsunami Week?

THE LATEST: Dana Point is joining other Orange County coastal cities in raising awareness about tsunami preparation between March 25 and 31, a week designated by the Board of Supervisors as “2012 Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness Week.” A tsunami can travel at speeds of 450 mph to 600 mph, and unusual tsunamis can be more than 100 feet high. Orange County the first in the nation to have all cities and other agencies certified as Tsunami Ready, which took place in 2006.

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Dana Point’s beaches were closed in March 2011 because of tsunami warning and in February 2010 as well. WHAT’S NEXT: The California Emergency Management Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service and Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and the County of Orange will participate in preparedness programs including a telephone tsunami drill. FIND OUT MORE: See the emergency preparedness section on the city’s website at www.danapoint.org. —Jonathan Volzke

...Man Killed in Fire?

THE LATEST: Authorities suspect a man who died in a fire Tuesday in the 33655 Bayport Way committed suicide. Orange County Fire Authority Captain Marc Stone said firefighters received the call about 4:30 a.m. and responded to the townhome off Stonehill Drive and Del Obispo Street. The first firefighters on the scene found the garage engulfed in flames. During a preliminary search of the two-story home, they found the body of a man, Stone said. After dousing the blaze, investigators found what appeared to several ignition points, Stone said. That could mean the fire was started in several places, or that embers jumped from one area to another, such as during a brush fire, Stone said. WHAT’S NEXT: Orange County Sheriff’s Department Captain Steve Doan said authorities suspect the man, identified as Pete Samkow, 66, intentionally took his life. FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com. —JV www.danapointtimes.com

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Starting a New Chapter Dana Point librarian retires after four decades of inspiring young readers By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

high school job shelving books at the Mission Viejo library was the inspiration for Dana Point resident Carolyn Hopkins’ nearly 40-year career as an Orange County librarian. Now, after surviving a recent close call with a life threatening illness, Carolyn Hopkins has retired from her position as the branch’s children’s librarian and is looking forward to starting a new chapter in her life. Hopkins’ career led her to Dana Point— a community she said she immediately fell in love with—22 years ago and she spent those years creating and leading one of the well-attended and successful children’s programs in the county. “I have made some great memories and great friends in the last two decades,” Hopkins said. “And I have enjoyed sharing the gift of storytelling and inspiring a love of reading in the children of Dana Point, but it’s time to move on.” Hopkins said she wasn’t feeling quite right around the holidays but shrugged it off attributing her symptoms to fatigue. Little did she know her undiagnosed diabetes would lead to diabetic coma, a stroke that left her temporarily blind and in a fight for her life resulting in a string of hospitalizations. Since December, Hopkins, 56, has come to terms with her condition, learning how to inject herself with insulin, monitor her blood sugar and eat a healthy diet designed to keep her diabetes in check. Her eyesight has also returned and the weight loss, a result of her new eating habits, has brought with it the pleasant side effect of renewed energy. She is also experiencing an optimistic curiosity for the future—like when reading a book that’s a real “page turner,” she said. “I had a close call but I’m still here, and I have as much enthusiasm as ever for sharing a love of reading with children,” she said. Hopkins recalls acquiring the storytelling skills—what she’s best known for— quite early in life when, as a little kid, she would pretend to be a teacher and read to the other neighborhood children. “When I was looking for my first job, during high school, I thought the library would be a good place to start,” Hopkins said. “I still wanted to be a teacher and the position of part-time library page fit right in to my plans.” After graduation, Hopkins continued her studies at Saddleback College then moved on to Fullerton College, still intent on becoming a teacher. During college she continued working at the library and was promoted to library assistant. By the time she reached the point in her studies when all she needed to complete her teaching

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Newly retired Dana Point Children’s Librarian Carolyn Hopkins vows to continue using her gift of storytelling to inspire children to read. She’s seen here reading to Sidney and Tosh Foster. Photo by Andrea Swayne

credential was student teaching, Hopkins had a change of heart and decided a career in the library was what she really wanted. Hopkins has fond memories from her early days as a librarian. She remembers well the days before computers, typing— on a manual typewriter—index cards for the card catalogue and checking out books by inking them with a rubber stamp. “A lot has changed since then,” said Hopkins. “People used to come only for books. Now you can check out movies and music, browse the Internet and even download electronic books to e-readers.” The library has also become a sort of career center in the last decade, Hopkins said. “I have had to continually adjust to the times as librarianship changed from a more literature-based skill set to an information science, including instructing patrons on the use of technology,” she said. According to co-workers, library patrons and community leaders, the most indelible mark Hopkins has left on the library system is undoubtedly her programs for children. Karen Wall, senior branch librarian at the San Clemente Library, spent many years working as a children’s librarian in conjunction with Hopkins, although never in the same branch. Wall credits Hopkins for creating some of the most successful children’s programs during her time at the San Clemente

library. The afterschool club and puppet shows written by Hopkins and performed by volunteer teen storytellers are a few examples of programming that were introduced by Hopkins and have continued even after her transfer to Dana Point. “I have seen her do wondrous things with pom-poms and puppets over the years,” said Wall. “Having spent a large portion of her career in San Clemente and Dana Point, South County would not be the same without Carolyn having been a children’s librarian here.” Hopkins says when she moved to the Dana Point branch there were no children’s programs at the time and it was rare to see kids, in any number or with any regularity, in the library. A good turnout for a children’s’ program was considered eight or nine kids max, she said. “When I came to Dana Point they told me not to expect many children because the city is largely a retirement community,” said Hopkins. “I said, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll find them.’” And she did. Hopkins went to the schools, read to the classes, organized story times, special performances, summer reading programs and promoted the library in a fun way that children and their parents really responded to. She decorated bulletin boards, brought in puzzles and games and created a kid-friendly space. Her programs quickly caught on. “It was not unusual to host 75 to 80 children at Preschool Story Time and our

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summer reading incentive program had over 1,000 kids sign up along with 70 teen volunteers to help out. Our summer performances (magicians, puppet shows, jugglers) regularly host 200 to 300 kids,” Hopkins said. Dana Point Mayor Lara Anderson has long been a supporter of Hopkins and the library—making visits to “Ms. Carolyn” an important part of her two daughters’ childhood experience—and refers to her as a “treasured resource.” The most important legacy Hopkins leaves is making the library a warm, inviting experience and introducing a love of reading to thousands of Dana Point children over the years, Anderson said. “As a Toddler Story Time regular, I miss her already. Our library isn’t the same without her. She has such a rapport with children (and their parents) and the joy she displayed just being there made it obvious being a children’s librarian was truly her passion, not just a job. It’s unfortunate she had to retire so abruptly but hopefully she’ll still be a part of literacy efforts in the community,” she said. A continued presence in the community is also one of the things Hopkins says she wants most to continue into her retirement. She vows to remain a strong advocate to the library and will do everything she can to make sure special children’s programs continue. With nothing but time on her hands, Hopkins says she will spend her days traveling with her husband and friends, kayaking and working on her many creative pursuits—jewelry making, scrapbooking and working on a series of children’s books she has authored over the years—as well as brainstorming ideas for staying involved in the community. After more than two decades of being the person who books special acts for the library summer reading program, this summer, for the first time, Hopkins will be officially booked as one of the acts. Hopkins and husband John Hopkins— a professional musician who has toured with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Jackson Browne—are one of the acts booked to perform in the upcoming summer reading program. Their act called “Take a Musical Storybook Journey” a combination of storytelling and music, will debut in July. “I would really like to continue to offer children’s literacy programs in some manner and will explore possibility of offering things like storytelling and puppet shows via new venues here in Dana Point,” said Hopkins. “Sharing my love of books and stories. It’s the reason for my existence. God gave me a second chance—the gift of life—and I have to live it.” DP 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.

Man Arrested in Stabbing After Visit from Dancer

A dancer called police Saturday morning from Dana Point after her client grew angry at her refusal to perform “additional services” and stabbed a man she described as her driver, the Orange County Sheriff’s Blotter says. Deputies received a call at 6:38 a.m. from the woman who said she was transporting her driver to a hospital. Her driver, she said, received stab wounds to the wrist and leg after breaking into the apartment of a man who hired her. The blotter report says the injured driver broke down the customer’s door, in the 33900 block of Violet Lantern, when the woman yelled “knife.” The woman told deputies she believed the subject to be under the influence of drugs. Orange County Fire Authority personnel met the woman and the wounded man, in a pickup truck she was driving, at Granada and Pacific Coast Highway and determined the man’s injuries were not life threatening. Neighbors reported seeing the subject leave the area in his white pickup truck. Jacob Louis Hitchcock, 25, was arrested in the incident.

male “gang types” embroiled in a physical fight. No weapons were seen. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Ritz-Carlton Drive (9:47 p.m.) Two subjects were seen looking into vehicles parked in the Salt Creek Beach parking lot. When they saw the caller, one subject climbed up a tree and the other ran toward the tunnels. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Pequito Drive, Block 33700 (6:57 p.m.) Deputies were called to a sober living home where a female resident was in a physical fight with staff. DISTURBANCE AltaVista, 27100 Block (6:01 p.m.) A woman told authorities that two subjects selling things door-to-door got verbal with her after she declined to buy from them. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Selva Road/Castano Drive (4:12 p.m.) Four male juveniles on skateboards were being pulled around by a pickup truck. The driver of the blue Toyota was driving in circles through the neighborhood. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION La Serena Drive, 34100 Block (11 a.m.) A subject was doing mechanical work on a silver pickup truck at the location and letting unknown fluids go down the storm drain. DISTURBANCE Del Obispo, 33800 Block (1:14 a.m.) A caller notified police after hearing an hour’s worth of banging and yelling coming from a male and female in a neighboring apartment.

Friday, March 23 CITIZEN ASSIST Sea Bluffs Drive, 25400 Block (3:05 p.m.) A female resident accused a male caregiver of touching her inappropriately.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Camino el Molino, 34400 Block (5 p.m.) A man was seen entering a red-tagged house.

BATTERY REPORT Sea Bright Drive, 33000 Block (9:05 a.m.) A woman called police to report another woman displayed an unlawful use of force (battery) against her, likely in response to reckless driving.

Sunday, March 25

Thursday, March 22

BURGLARY REPORT Olinda Drive, 33800 Drive (1:40 a.m.) A man said his girlfriend kicked in his front door, trashed his house, took things and left a note, while he was out at a bar in San Juan Capistrano.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Dolores, 27000 Block (3:10 p.m.) A mother told authorities her 10-year-old daughter was approached and spoken to by an unknown man while on her way home from school.

Saturday, March 24

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCE Golden Lantern, 33300 Block (2:58 p.m.) A caller contacted police after finding women’s underclothing scattered around near a park walking trail.

Monday, March 26

DISTURBANCE Silver Lantern, 33800 Block (11:15 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for a group of Dana Point Times March 23–April 5, 2012

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Former Dana Point Resident, Author George Mair Passes Away of Saddleback Church, created quite a stir eorge Mair, an author and newspaamong Warren’s staff and followers. per columnist, who moved to Dana During his career he served as chief Point in the mid-1990s, passed staff writer for the Speaker of the House away on March 23. He was 83. Jim Wright in Washington D.C. He also For several years, Mair wrote award-winning editoriwrote a humorous newspaals and documentaries for per column about events in KNX News and worked at and around Dana Point. HBO in New York. Mair was Mair was no stranger the author of LALA Land, one to controversy. He rather of the first internet newsletenjoyed revealing the facts ters, which amused readers he uncovered in his bookwith his witty observations of writing research. life in Southern California. Mair was the author of For the last five years, nearly 53 books, mainly Mair has resided near his biographies of famous daughter’s home in North people, many of which Hollywood. were unauthorized, includ- George Mair. Courtesy photo Services will be held, Sating books on Oprah Winfrey, urday, March 31, at Oakwood Liza Minnelli, race car driver Jeff Gordon, Memorial in Chatsworth. Spider-Man and X-Men creator Stan Lee, Tom Blake, Dana Point Times columnist Rosie O’Donnell, The Judds, Paris Hilton and author of this article, counted George and handyman Richard Karn. Mair as one of his closest, lifelong friends. His 2005 book, A Life with Purpose, Blake welcomes comments at tompblake@ about Minister Rick Warren, the founder gmail.com. DP By Tom Blake

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ALL HANDS, AHOY: by Beverli Jinn

Where Have All the Fowls Gone?

hey dropped down out of the sky a week ago: two brown fowls (“two brown fouls, see how they run”). I didn’t actually see them run. In truth, they probably landed feet first and skidded across the water. I’ve seen enough Wild Kingdom features to know what landing mallards look like: wings spread wide, legs extended, eyes closed, generating a white spray of water before settling into the pond. Somewhere along the line . . . somewhere on the course from north to south . . . somewhere on what must be an annual flight plan for mallard ducks, something went terribly wrong. This trip came to an end in the swimming pool of the condominium association where I live. Maybe it was one of those medical emergencies that we read about from time to time where the frantic husband races toward the hospital in the middle of the night hoping to reach the delivery room before the stork does. It’s easy to replay the scenario: “Mal! Stop! The ducklings are coming!” This doesn’t stand up to the traditional happy ending, though. The second brown foul in our pool has yet to hatch any eggs. There are no cute little ducklings lined

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up behind mom, following her around our condo campus. Even though her mottled drab brown coloring identifies her as female, she just may not be looking for a place to Beverli Jinn nest and lay eggs. So what does that do to my happy-ending, emergency story? Maybe this pair of ducks just saw our pool below and decided that it would be a good place to land. Actually, they probably have made a good choice. This pool and spa cost us thousands of dollars to renovate not long ago. The ducks have it and the spa all to themselves. No one else ever uses it. They have an ocean just a quick flight away. I don’t know what ducks eat, but there’s probably a lot of whatever it is nearby. They can spend most of every day just floating and contemplating. It’s got me thinking, though. While this pair of ducks may settle in, a whole lot of other creatures seem to have decided to move on. Either that or the folks who live in Dana Point or visit our harbor and beaches have convinced them that they’d be better off elsewhere.

What, for instance, has become of the blue herons that used to build their nests and spend half of the year in a gigantic pine tree near Beverli Point (sometimes referred to as Heritage Park)? In many respects, of course, these herons were pests. As birds will do, they pooped. The pine tree and the backyard were almost white with their droppings. Another problem was their disposition. They argued throughout the night, their screeches and endless bickering driving the neighbors crazy. I’d lived nearby for several months before I figured out what I was hearing. It sounded like an old, rusty water wheel creaking and chattering. The herons finally being identified as the source, I was able to relax and even to wonder at these marvelous neighbors. Had they found another tree somewhere? Had they been destroyed by humans who’d arrived and been unable to adjust? Have you seen any pelicans lately? They used to cruise along the cliffs in a line, gliding as they caught the airwaves just right or heading further offshore to fish, diving into the water below with a crash, coming up with their catch and then laboring skyward. Where have they

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gone? Of course we still have our crows. Is there any chance that they’ll disappear, or will they outlive the humans, cawing angrily and struggling to get along without the scavenged foods that humans once provided? Will the seagulls always gather at the estuary of San Juan Creek between trips to the landfill for meals, or will they disappear because Capistrano Bay is awash with the poisons distributed into the watershed by human folly? What will become of our swimming pool ducks? Will word get around that Dana Point is the place for mallard families to hang out? Are these tourist ducks or are they the forerunners of future generations, pioneer ducks who flock to the fabled tropics of South Orange County? Born and raised in Orange County, Beverli Jinn 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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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

friday

ART SHOW 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Art show featuring the work of Trevor Toma with paintings, photography, and others types of art at the Zebra House Coffee1001 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.6976, www.zebrahousecoffee.com.

BROOKS ROBERTSON 7:30 p.m. Renowned fingerstyle guitarist performs for the Lord of the Strings concert series at the DP Community House. Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. DANIEL KRISTOFF 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

saturday

OCEANSIDE IRONMAN 70.3 7 a.m. Locals can get a glimpse of the grueling triathlon that takes participants on 70.3 miles of swimming, biking and running. The swim and run are at the Oceanside pier and harbor area, and the bike will reach south San Clemente. Info: www.ironman.com.

MARINE MAMMAL CRUISE 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. An adventurous outing hosted by the Ocean Institute to observe and learn about sea mammals and more on the 70-foot R/V Sea Explorer. Cost $22-35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. PINWHEEL MAKING CRAFT 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Special event during The Ecology Center’s ongoing interactive exhibition. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org. SOCSA’S “A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE” 7 p.m. The students of the South County School of the Arts present their spring play in Porthole Theater. Tickets $12-$15. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org. Dana Point Times March 30–April 5, 2012

AT THE MOVIES: ‘JEFF’ THINKS ABOUT STUFF There’s the popular cliché that every young adult hears: If you don’t go to college and get a job, you’ll end up in your mom’s basement watching TV. Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Matthew McConaughey in Dazed and Confused (1993) and James Franco in Pineapple Express (2008) famously played this type of character. Now, director Judd Apatow regular Jason Segel is playing a title character in Jeff, Who Lives at Home, that revolves around the perennial slacker. Let’s just say that Jay and Mark Duplass’ film is about Jeff (Segel) getting a phone call looking for a ‘Kevin’ and another phone call from his mother (Susan Sarandon) to go to Home Depot for glue. The resulting day-long odyssey intertwines with his mom, older brother Pat (Ed Helms) and Pat’s wife (Judy Greer). Jason Segel in Jeff, Who Lives at Home. © 2012 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Segel has already played potheads in Freaks and Geeks and comedy Knocked Up (2007), so he has no problem leading a film on the antics of a character on weed. Helms and Sarandon are fine as well, and the Duplass brothers manage to make the 83 minutes about a stoner’s day amusing and clever for the most part. Jeff is a bit of a novelty film. Viewers don’t really learn anything new but do get some light-hearted entertainment. DP —Megan Bianco

TODD SNIDER 8 p.m. Concert at the Coach House. Tickets $20-$23. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. OCVERTIGO 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. CHRIS CRAM 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. PET ADOPTION AND FUNDRAISER 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Paws Rescue is holding an adoption/fundraising event at Peet’s Coffee in Talega to raise money for homeless dogs. Bring your dog, enjoy coffee, live music, grab bag giveaways, bid on raffle prizes, and more. 801 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 800.964.PAWS, www.pawspetresorts.com.

sunday

EASTER CHORAL CONCERT 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Concert at South Shores Church presented by the 70 Voice South Shores Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra. Tickets $10. 32712 Crown Valley, Monarch Beach, 949.496.9331.

WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS Capt. Dave’s Safari has daily 2.5 hour whale and dolphin watching tours on a high-tech catamaran with underwater viewing pods and more. Call for times. Cost $55 adults, $35 children, 2 and younger free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com. SASHAMON “ALL HAWAIIAN BAND” 8 p.m. Concert at the Coach House, also with Kevin Miso, Brian Pi’ikea Vasquez and Lava Jam. Tickets $13-$15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

monday

WHALE WATCHING 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily two-hour whale watching trips departing every hour at Dana Wharf Sportfishing. $19-$29. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

MONDAY NIGHT LAUGHS 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live standup comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. Page 8

tuesday

RUN MORE: BOSTON MARATHON STRATEGIC MEETING 6 p.m. Share running strategies and talk with other runners at Run More. Free event. 303 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.735.8160, www.runmore-ca.com.

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The experts at Mission Hospital are offering a free skin cancer screening. Call for an appointment. 26726 Crown Valley, Mission Viejo, 949.364.1770.

wednesday

SALSA NIGHT 8 p.m.12 a.m. Juan Carlos and his band spice up the scene at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

SOCSA CHORAL CONCERT 7 p.m. South County School of the Arts, Porthole Theater, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org. STORYTIME AT THE CASA 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for ages 3-5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. WINE TASTING AT VINE 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

thursday

2012 JAZZ AT THE CASA 7 p.m. Tex Wyndham and the Albany Nightboat Ragtimers perform at Casa Romanitca to kick off the three-part jazz series. General admission $25. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

TARYN DONATH 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. *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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Dana Point Volunteer of the Month: June Bauer by Lynn Kelly, Management Analyst, City of Dana Point Economic Development

he Volunteer of the Month for March 2012 is June Bauer. June has been an integral part of the Friends of the Dana Point Library since her retirement 16 years ago and currently serves as vice president and manager of the Friends Bookstore. Prior to retiring to Dana Point, June worked as a technical writer in the area of alternative transportation fuels, enhanced oil recovery and alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power. She moved around to various parts of the country with her husband, a former Department of Energy worker, to places like North Dakota, West Virginia, Idaho and Florida. Through all the movement, libraries have always remained June’s constant. “Everywhere we moved the very first thing I did was find the library,” June said. However, June’s love for libraries started much earlier in life. Her mother was a county librarian and June spent many hours in the library growing up. When she went to high school, June was in charge of the school library and her love of books and libraries skyrocketed. When June and her husband moved to Dana Point, she quickly discovered the

Mayor Lara Anderson presents June Bauer with her Volunteer of the Month Award. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Dana Point Library. After casually asking if the library needed volunteers, she was swiftly put to work. After only two shifts, the Friends of the Dana Point Library Board of Directors recognized June’s

many talents and asked if she wanted to be a manager of the bookstore and serve on the Board. Of the 16 years June has served on the Board five were spent as president. Currently, June is the vice president and is charged with managing membership and the newsletter, working at the bookstore and coordinating the scheduling for over 100 volunteers. June has facilitated fundraising efforts through book sales, fundraisers, silent auctions, special sales and book consignment sales. Some of the more notable and successful fundraisers include: the library’s 25th anniversary celebration, JC Beans Coffee Shop satellite book sales, a fundraising partnership with El Torito as well as the Board’s famous “buck-abag” and holiday sales. In addition, June has frequently invited local authors such as Doris Walker, Carol Finniza and Gia Dawson to speak at fundraising luncheons. Because of her hard work and dedication, the Friends of the Dana Point Library have been able to provide an abundance of resources to the library, including children’s year-round and summer programs, teen poetry classes,

a storage room to house books for special holiday sales, improvements like refurbishing the community room, constructing an awning over the patio and new books for both the children’s and adult collections. But June’s generosity does not stop there. She is actively involved in a number of other organizations including the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, where she volunteers at Serra’s pantry and helps feed over 600 families per month; the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, where she donates books to the Veterans’ Hospitals in Long Beach and Camp Pendleton; the Beach Cities and Surfside Quilter’s Guild, making quilts for Laura’s House and Camp Pendleton Wounded Warriors; and the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. The City of Dana Point would like to congratulate June Bauer on being chosen as the Volunteer of the Month for March 2012 and to thank her for 16 years of dedicated service to the community. Through her tireless efforts, June has helped raise almost $1 million to improve the programming of our local library. Dana Point has benefitted tremendously from June’s gracious donation of time, energy and resources. DP

SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

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5 BEST BETS BOYS TENNIS

TRACK AND FIELD

Tritons vs. Dolphins Dana Hills High

Stallions vs. Dolphins Dana Hills High

March 30-31, TBA

April 1, 6:30 p.m.

April 3, 5:30 p.m.

April 3, 5:45 p.m.

April 4, 3 p.m.

The Dana Hills boys tennis team hosts this annual event that features numerous squads from across the county.

The Lakers are set to defend home court as the team takes on its neighbor to the north for bragging rights in the Western Conference.

The Dolphins are poised for a hard-hitting showdown as the team takes on cross-town rival San Clemente High.

With both teams vying for the top spot in the South Coast League, this game is sure to be a crowd pleaser that’s full of intensity.

Hit up the track at Dana Hills High School and cheer on the Dolphins as all levels square off against San Juan Hills.

Info: www.dhhs.net

Info: www.nba.com/lakers

By David Zimmerle

GOLF • The Dolphins (1-0 SCL, 6-2) edged San Clemente 206-211 on March 20 en route to its first South Coast

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Tritons vs. Dolphins Dana Hills High

SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

SOFTBALL • After a tough slew of games going 0-for-3 at the Laguna Hills Tournament March 12-16, the Lady Dolphins (3-10) couldn’t get past Orange Lutheran on March 22, losing 7-1 to the Lady Lancers. However the girls picked up a much needed 11-1 win against Gahr on March 24 before losing 11-1 to Oak Park that same day. Both games took place at the Northwood Tournament. Next 7 days: April 3 vs. Chino, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS LACROSSE

Warriors vs. Lakers Staples Center

Dolphin Report:

BASEBALL • The Dolphins (1-2 SCL, 6-5) suffered a 5-0 loss to Tesoro in its first South Coast League game of the season on March 21. Next, Dana Hills was again shutout 3-0 to El Toro on March 23. The team then faced Aliso Niguel in a double header on March 24, losing 2-1 in its first game before picking up a 2-1 win. Next 7 days: March 31, April 2-4 at Anaheim Lions Tourney, TBA

BASKETBALL

DHHS Coastal Tournament Laguna Niguel Racquet Club

League win of the season. But the team suffered a tough 193-215 loss to Mission Viejo in nonleague action on March 21 before facing San Clemente again on March 22. Next 7 days: April 2 vs. Fallbrook at Pala Mesa GC, 3 p.m.; April 3 vs. El Toro at El Niguel CC, 2:30 p.m.; April 4 vs. El Toro at Monarch Beach, 2:30 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE • After facing Tesoro on March 20, the Dolphins (1-0 SCL, 6-3) rolled to a solid 10-7 win at home against Mission Viejo on March 22. Next 7 days: April 3 vs. *San Clemente, 5:30 p.m.; April 5 vs. *Tesoro, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Dolphins (5-3) fired off a 14-11 win against Tesoro on March 20 as Amanda Mortensen finished with a team high three goals while Krista Paulsen had four saves at goal. But the girls couldn’t make it two in row, losing out to Mis-

sion Viejo 11-8 on March 22. Mortensen led again with three goals while Annie King and Taylor Steinbeck each finished with two goals. Next 7 days: April 3 at *San Clemente, 5:30 p.m.; April 5 at *Tesoro, 4:30 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING Both varsity levels of the Dana Hills swim team faced San Juan Hills while on the road on March 27. Next 7 days: April 3 at *Tesoro, 3 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • The Dolphins boys and girls varsity teams faced Mission Viejo on March 21 as the boys lost 92-44 to the Diablos, while the girls team picked up an 83.33-52.67 win against Mission Viejo. Next 7 days: March 31 at Trabuco Hills Invite, 10 a.m.; April 4 vs. San Juan Hills, 3 p.m. BOYS TENNIS • The Dolphins (1-2 SCL, 2-4) lost 12-6 to Capo Valley on March 20. Results are as follows: Singles: Chase Masciorini(DH) def. Coastin Pirvu (CV) 6-1 def. Nick Zane (CV) 6-1 lost to Ethan Molscans (CV) 2-6; Alec Dardis(DH) 6-2,6-4,6-1; Arjun Boddu (DH) lost to Ethan Molscans

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.dhhs.net

(CV) 1-6 Alin Uddberg (DH) lost to Nick Zane (CV) 2-6 lost to Coastin Pirvu 1-6. Doubles: Alami/Shu (DH) lost to Kanaan/Hong (CV) 3-6,lost to Alstan/ Alstan (CV) 3-6, def Cota/Cross (CV) 6-2; Wong/James (DH) lost to Kanaan/Hong 0-6 lost to Alstan/Alstan 0-6 Alzamara/ Wong(DH) lost to Cota/Cross 6-2; Corley/Jelic(DH) 2-6,3-6,6-7. Dana Hills went on to face San Clemente on March 22 and also fell 14-4. —Sue Ludwig contributed to this report. Next 7 days: March 30-31 at DHHS Coastal at LNRC; April 2 vs. Aliso Niguel at LNRC, 3:15 p.m.; April 4 vs. Woodbridge at LNRC, 3:15 p.m.; April 5 at Capo Valley, 3 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Dolphins (2-0 SCL, 15-3) beat Tesoro 3-0 in its first South Coast League match of the season on March 20. The team then kept its controls set to dominate, defeating Mission Viejo in another 3-0 win on March 22. Bryce Yould finished with 10 kills, Christian Hessenauer had nine kills and Zach Schwaner finished with eight kills. Next 7 days: April 3 vs. *San Clemente, 6 p.m.; April 5 vs. *Tesoro, 6 p.m. Visit www.danapointtimes.com for the extended Dolphin Report.

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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

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

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

Mobile Salon Malina 949.500.2909 www.salonmalina.com The Captain’s Chair 949.496.1957 20 Monarch Bay Plaza, www.thecaptainschairdp.com Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Ocean Academy www.oceanacademy4u.com

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

PSYCHOTHERAPY

FITNESS PROGRAMS

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 949.215.2323 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

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

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

JUNIOR WATERMAN PROGRAM Ocean Academy www.oceanacademy4u.com

949.218.4464

JUNK REMOVAL Green Dump Truck www.greendumptruck.com

COSMETICS

SURF LESSONS

POOL & SPA SERVICE

Fit Club - Boot Camp www.afitclub.com

CATERING Smokey’s House of BBQ 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com

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

949.697.4517

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MUSIC INSTRUCTION Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK Tommy Dolkas Age: 16, San Clemente High School Tommy Dolkas is in his second year of bodyboarding for the San Clemente High School surf team. With three wins so far this season, a great attitude and an impressive work ethic, he has become an important part of the team. “As our top bodyboarder Tommy is in the water more and competes the most,” said Coach John Dowell. “And as a junior he’s become a great leader to his teammates.” Tommy has also competed in four BIA contests in the past, winning one and placing in the other three. In school he is and A and B student whose favorite subject is history. Although Tommy has yet to decide what he’d like to study after high school, he wants to go to college in San Diego and is looking forward to traveling the world via a semester abroad program. Conditions permitting, Tommy surfs every day either at T Street, or his favorite break, Lasuens (Lost Winds). When the waves are small he enjoys spear fishing, riding a finless board called “The One,” listening to muTommy Dolkas. Photo by Andrea Swayne sic and hanging out with friends. Although very successful in contests, he’s more of a soul surfer. Being ranked doesn’t do as much for him as knowing what he is capable of. “I love challenging myself to go for bigger and better moves every time I go out,” Tommy said. “Riding waves is awesome. You can’t press pause, you just gotta go. It’s like mastering a part of nature that you have no control over.” —Andrea Swayne

And the Winner is…

San Clemente man wins Surfing Heritage contest By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

he votes have been tallied in the Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum’s “I Found it in the Archives” contest and the winner is Craig LeSueur of San Clemente for his entry, a story he titled “The Blue Machine.” The contest, inspired by a program started by The Society of American Archivists, asked entrants to submit stories or videos describing discoveries or newfound connections to surfing history made during a visit to the SHF museum. Four finalists were chosen then posted on the website for the public to vote on. For his winning entry LeSueur won a prize package that included SHF logo clothing and Rainbow sandals, surfing equipment, a magazine subscription, a year-long SHF membership and one year of free admission to the museum. Read LeSueur’s entry, then visit the museum at 110 Calle Iglesia in San Clemente to see the surfboard he wrote about and

Craig LeSueur won the Surfing Heritage Foundation “I Found it in the Archives” contest for his story about a board he discovered on a visit to the SHF museum. Courtesy photo

much more. For more information about the contest or SHF, call 949.388.0313 or log on to www.surfingheritage.org. DP THE BLUE MACHINE By Craig LeSueur A couple of months ago I went with a large group to the Surfing Heritage Founda-

tion and really enjoyed seeing their collection of vintage surfboards, paddleboards and other surf memorabilia. As I made my way through the exhibit, I was excited to come across several surfboards that were either shaped by or donated by Bob Cooper. Bob is my mom’s first cousin, and growing up I always heard about my mom’s famous cousin Bob. He moved to Australia many years ago, and I only remember meeting him once when he came here to the States to visit about 25 years ago. It was interesting to see the old surfboards that he collected over the years, that I’m sure would have been considered retro boards back when he got his hands on them. I was most interested in the Blue Machine, which is a 9’ 5” big, blue board that was shaped by Bob while he was living in Santa Barbara. When I read the plaque next to the Blue Machine, I noticed it was shaped with an asymmetrical fin set-up, and I was a little tempted to steal it, just to take it out for a few waves. I thought about it, and figured I wouldn’t get too far trying to run out the front door with a bright blue long board that weighs 25 pounds. I took several pictures of Bob’s boards and showed them off to my brothers who were stoked to see these old boards. I live right here in San Clemente and had no idea this incredible collection of surf history was just a couple of miles away from my house. About a year ago I came into contact with Bob’s son who lives in Australia, but travels here to the U.S. for

SURF FORECAST Water temp: 54-57˚F Water visibility and conditions: Local: 6-10’ Poor; Catalina: 10-15’+ Fair Remarks: A fun combo of holding Northwest swell and modest South-Southwest swell prevails on Thursday. Surge is moderate and visibility is low, offering poor-fair diving conditions for select areas. Short range: Surf size is running 3-5’(waisthead high) for most better breaks on Thursday, with a few plus sets for top winter and combo exposures. Calm to light offshore winds offer clean, fair to good conditions through the morning. Northwest energy eases on Friday as a better new Southern Hemi swell builds in. Good exposures offer more 3-5’(waist-chest-head high) waves. Light morning winds continue for clean, generally fair to good conditions overall. Long range: More South-Southwest groundswell builds going into the weekend and modest WestNorthwest swell mix continues. Size for good exposures is running 4-6’ occ. 7’(shoulder-head high+ occ. 2’ overhead), with peaky shape and a few larger sets for combo exposures. Conditions look dicey over the weekend as a front moves through the region. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

work quite often. Next time he comes out to Southern California, I’ll be sure to bring him by the Surfing Heritage Foundation to check out Bob’s old boards.