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Sailing Away Dana Point boaters prepare for the sailing adventure of a lifetime E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

Rick and Connie Hedrick unfurl Rhino’s sails and take her for a spin around the harbor. The couple plans to set sail shortly for the adventure of a lifetime. Their first stop will take them 2,800 miles to the Marquesas Islands. Photo by Andrea Swayne

City Adopts New Fire Hazard Zone Map

Mayor Presents State of the City Address

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR SATURDAY, MAY 5 Headlands Walking Tour 9 a.m.-noon. The Nature Interpretive Center is hosting a docent-led tour of the Dana Point Preserve, Hilltop Park and Harbor Point Park. Advanced registration is required. Meet at the porch area of the center. Tour begins at 9 a.m. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes for the 1.5-mile trail walk. For more information or to register, call 949.542.4755.

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VFW Patriot’s Day Marine Car Wash Dana Point VFW Post 9934 is sponsoring the MAG 39 Camp Pendleton Patriot’s Day Marine Car Wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Shores Church parking lot, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway. While the Marines wash your car, browse booths and police and fire vehicle displays. Sheriff’s Department will provide free Kid Print child IDs. Complimentary coffee, fruits, cookies, pastries and a taco bar will be served. Donations only please.

Recycling Event at Dana Hills High 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, is hosting the next in a year-long series of community recycling events. 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. For more info, email president@dhhsptsa.com.

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… State of the City?

THE LATEST: Dana Point knows green isn’t just good; green is the color of money, said Mayor Lara Anderson at the state of the city address hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Thursday. Nearly 250 people attended the lunchtime event at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa where city and business leaders gathered to highlight Dana Point as a “premiere destination.” Anderson spoke about the city embracing its tourism identity at its many events and through businesses. To reach a larger audience, the city used Tourism Business Improvement District funds to hire Agency 51 Advertising. They created the motto: “Once you look deeper, you’ll see the point.” “I really think this brand is going to get us there,” Anderson said. The city still has work to do, namely revitalizing the Town Center, which had plans approved in 2006. Since Dana Point incorporated in 1989, 13 parcels remain undeveloped from the original 20 in the neighborhood, Anderson noted. Dana Point will also continue work on Doheny Village, the mayor said. WHAT’S NEXT: The marketing campaign will officially kick off May 15. FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes. com for updates. —Stacie N. Galang

… Seismic Studies near SONGS?

THE LATEST: Southern California Edison plans to gather seismic data with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography near San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station as part of its compliance with a state law. The $61 million study will evaluate existDana Point Times May 4–10, 2012

ing and potential faults in the area, according to a news release from SCE. Scientists will collect and process 2-D and 3-D data in the waters off San Onofre. The seismic work comes as SONGS faces greater scrutiny after both reactors were taken offline in January. Tubes on both relatively new steam generators have since shown what investigators have described as premature wear. SCE is working to determine the cause of the wear and make the adjustments needed to return the reactors to service. Meanwhile anti-nuclear protestors, who have decried the power plant as outdated and risky, have called for its permanent shutdown. They hosted a rally near SONGS Sunday and have asked neighboring communities such as Irvine to join their opposition to the power plant. WHAT’S NEXT: The seismic work will begin later this year and continue through 2013, the release said. FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com for updates. —SNG

event of a fire should it not adopt the map, he said. Councilwoman Lisa Bartlett also noted that the Federal Emergency Management Agency may not be bound to help citizens rebuild after a fire should the city choose not to approve the fire hazard zones. The city had 120 days from the time it received fire hazard zone maps in October to adopt them. The city initially approved the new map in March and due to concerns raised by residents again postponed the final vote and scheduled an April 11 meeting where 51 homeowners attended and heard from industry experts. WHAT’S NEXT: The city is working to combine OCFA’s Ready, Set, Go program to help residents accurately evaluate the fire prevention needs. A meeting on the program is scheduled for June 19. FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes. com for the full staff report. —Andrea Swayne

…Fire Hazard Zones?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday voted to approve the California Department of Forestry and Fire’s new fire hazard zone map despite residents’ requests to discuss the matter further. The new map was adopted by a 3-1 vote. Councilman Bill Brough cast the lone “No” vote and Councilman Steven Weinberg recused because his home is in close proximity to the Very High Fire Hazard Severity and Ember Zone in the Monarch Beach Terrace area. City Attorney Patrick Munoz said there was no way of knowing what the consequences of voting against it could be. If the mandate is in fact considered a “mandatory duty” the city could be held liable in the

… the September Blackout?

THE LATEST: Poor planning and a break down in system awareness led to the September 8 power outage that left 2.7 million Southern California and Arizona customers in the dark, a report released this week from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says. The country’s largest blackout since 2003 spread out from the Mexican border up to south Orange County, including San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, and west to Arizona. The outage also tripped the two reactors at San Onofre Nuclear Generating station. The report, completed after eight months, recommended improved planning on the part of transmission operators and

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the other authorities whose work on the complex electrical grid is interconnects. “This report highlights the growing need for more coordination of grid operations in the West,” FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff said. WHAT’S NEXT: But the report did not go as far as placing blame on any particular agency, said Heather Polzin of FERC. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com to view the report. —SNG

…a Doris Walker Memorial?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday approved construction of a sculpture and renaming of a park overlook in honor of the city’s late historian Doris Walker-Smith. Walker-Smith, 78, and husband Jack Pierson Smith died after their house caught fire in October. A design by artist Christopher Pecharka was chosen for the monument that will be placed in Heritage Park on Golden Lantern. The bronze sculpture of a pop-up book will include quotes from the many books written by Walker-Smith about area history. The Harbor overlook area at the park known as Compass Point—for the compass rose design imbedded in the concrete—will be renamed “The Doris Walker Overlook.” The council approved funding for the project of up to $40,000 be taken from the Art in Public Places Reserve Account which has a current balance of $167,548. WHAT’S NEXT: The sculpture is scheduled to be completed in time for Walker-Smith’s August 18 birthday. FIND OUT MORE: See the agenda report at www.danapointtimes.com. —AS www.danapointtimes.com

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Sailing Away Dana Point boaters prepare for the sailing adventure of a lifetime By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

he screeching sounds emitted by a box-sealing tape dispenser fade into memory as the last contents of the San Clemente house are packed and stored. The home is ready for a renter to move in. The boat and all of its systems have been checked and rechecked. Provisions stowed and logged. Navigational charts—pages and pages of them—have been studied at length. Now, Rick and Connie Hedrick are ready to sail away from the comforts of home, from the Dana Point Harbor slip that has served as base for their sailboat Rhino and into the adventure of a lifetime. The two are about to embark on a trip that will eventually see them spending a year, or two, or three, touring the Marquesas Islands, other islands of French Polynesia, the South Pacific and New Zealand. Avid sailors, the Hedricks—Rick, 68, and Connie, 65—are planning on departing within a few days, weather permitting, aboard the 32-foot sailboat Rick built with his own hands. THE TALE BEGINS The story began in 1975 when Rick started working on Rhino. This first build took five years after which he move the boat to a slip in the Dana Point Harbor and sailed his handcrafted vessel for eight years. As his life and priorities took a new direction, Rick hauled the boat out in 1988, and it sat idle at The Boat Yard in Costa Mesa until 1994. That was the year he met Connie and began a rebuild of his sailboat. Their relationship blossomed and in 2001 Rick moved to San Clemente, where Connie had been living since 1993. The two were married in 2006, re-launched the rebuilt sailboat and began sailing Rhino together. Since 2006 they have sailed to Catalina about 20 times and made numerous trips up and down the California coast. Rick retired from a career in commercial real estate and Connie from construction sales for a surveyor service company and in 2009 they departed on their longest cruise so far, the “Baja Ha Ha,” a rally of nearly 200 boats from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. “That was the first year the Baja Ha Ha ever lost a boat. A whale came up, hit the transom and sunk it within 20 minutes,” Rick said. “Our boat was fine but we really cut our teeth on that trip.” At one point the whole fleet was requested to stop in Baja’s San Quintin to wait out a system of rough weather that brought 25- to 30-foot swells and wind in Dana Point Times May 4–10, 2012

Rick and Connie Hedrick stand on the deck next to their sailboat Rhino. Photo by Andrea Swayne

“We could probably build a whole boat at sea with all the parts we have on board. Rick is a redundant kind of guy. We have back up for our back up.” —Connie Hedrick the range of 30 knots. After being tested by the rough conditions on the way down south, they ran into some challenging times on the way home as well. Northbound from Baja is a test of both boat and skill, as the return trip requires a constant battle against wind and current— a trip sailors uneffectionately refer to as “bashing.” “We had to anchor in Bajia Tortugas for eight days to wait out the weather. Some of the other boats decided to brave it and were sorry they had. They left before the weather broke and had to anchor in remote areas with little to no services,” Rick said. Connie and Rick had no complaints about the delay though. It gave them more time to get to know the people and culture of a great little Mexican town and bond with the crews of about 10 other boats that stopped there as well. And anyway, they were in no hurry, as they’d already spent about seven months sailing to many small islands and ports along the way. The danger and struggle encountered on that trip, a test for even the most experienced sailor, was far eclipsed by the beautiful sights, deserted bays and close up encounters with sea life, the couple said. It planted the seeds and fueled the dream for the Hedricks’ upcoming trip. READYING RHINO In preparing Rhino for the journey, Rick completed a lengthy and expensive series of upgrades including new engines, pressurized water converters, radios and more. “We don’t even know how much money we’ve put into this boat over the years. We probably could have bought a couple

of boats with what we’ve put into building this one,” Rick said. “It’s been a labor of love—heavy on the labor. But it’s my baby.” There’s no telling how many thousands of hours went into the job as Rick worked nearly every weekend and at least three nights a week after work during the boat’s total of 17 years “on the hard.” The vessel is a 32-foot Westsail, cutter rigged—a mainsail and two headsails with one jib and one staysail—and loaded with every safety device and mechanical system one could imagine. There is a main GPS and chart plotter, backed up by hand-held GPS units, a self-righting life raft, jack lines to connect them to the boat and alarmed wrist bands in case anyone gets swept off the deck, life vests with strobe lights, whistles and dye markers, a reverse osmosis water desalination system, extra batteries, enough fuel to give the vessel a range under power of about 625 miles, spare alternators, impellers, filters, hoses, tools and the list goes on and on. “We could probably build a whole boat at sea with all the parts we have on board,” Connie said. “Rick is a redundant kind of guy. We have back up for our back up.” Friend and fellow Dana West Yacht Club member Ted Olsen said he and other club members are excited for the Hedricks and stand behind their epic adventure. “It’s something they’ve been dreaming about for a long time and I think it’s great that they are able to realize their dreams,” said Olsen. Olsen said the Hedricks’ safety has been a topic of conversation recently, especially following last week’s news of the deaths of three sailors, and disappearance of one, off the coast of Baja after their sailboat appears to have either struck rocks or been hit by another vessel during

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the night. “Rick and Connie are as well prepared as anyone could ever be. Rick’s done a wonderful job of building the boat with this type of trip in mind,” Olsen said. “I would worry most about storms but that boat has been in 30-foot seas and is very seaworthy. This type of trip is definitely not for me, but if I was going I couldn’t think of a better vessel and crew to go with.” Olsen said the majority of club members are 100 percent behind the Hedricks, wish them all the best and are looking forward to tracking their progress. To ensure the constant ability to communicate while at sea, Connie got her Ham Radio license to supplement their single side band (SSB) standard maritime radio and extend the couple’s radio range with Ham’s different set of frequencies. Connie will also be posting daily updates so friends can go online and track their progress. Satellite phones will also be onboard. “It will be great fun to track them and, in a way, it will allow us to be a part of their journey. We will be with them in spirit and we are so proud that they will be representing our yacht club as they travel the world,” Olsen said. PACIFIC PUDDLE JUMP The first leg of their trip—to the Marquesas—the Hedricks will be taking part in the annual Pacific Puddle Jump, a Latitude 38 event like the Baja Ha Ha. Latitude 38 is a magazine and website for sailors where they can find information, share stories and sign up for the two major annual trips, said Managing Editor Andy Turpin. Boaters register with Latitude 38 staff who will help them with immigration paperwork and other requirements upon arrival on the Puddle Jump. They also provide radio nets that boaters can check in with, to keep track of other “Puddle Jumpers” and act as an added level of safety communication in this “loosely structured rally,” said Turpin. “It helps you feel connected. You know you’re not alone,” said Connie. “Latitude 38 gives me an added level of comfort when we’re out in the open ocean with not another soul in sight.” The organization also plans for Puddle Jumpers to rendezvous June 22-24 in Tahiti to meet other sailors and celebrate the journey Polynesian style. Unlike the Baja Ha Ha not all boats leave en masse. About 220 sailors from many nations will join the voyage, leaving from different ports like Dana Point, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, the Gallapagos Islands and Panama—all along the west coast of the Americas, Turpin said. Sailors set out from March to May and arrive in the Marquesas after a minimum of a month at sea. Connie said it is very likely that when they arrive after the 2,800-mile trip, it may very well be the first time they see another boat. www.danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP After Tahiti the Hedricks will tour Tonga, the Cook Islands and Fiji then on to New Zealand by late November, just ahead of cyclone season. They plan to winter there and explore the area by motor home. Then in April, if both are in good health, the boat is in good shape and the marital bliss hasn’t given way to close quarter quarrels, they plan to spend a second season in the South Pacific. They will then decide whether to embark on the more difficult route home or have the boat shipped home and enjoy a plane ride back to California. All in all, they are prepared to be gone as long as three years. “We hope that our health holds up, but we’re playing it by ear and intend to have as much fun as we can. That’s the top priority,” Rick said. Among the many things packed on to the boat is a framed copy of this poem that serves as a mantra of sorts for the Hedricks. “On an ancient wall in China Where a brooding Buddha blinks Deeply graven is the message

It is later than you think. The clock of life is wound but once And no man has the power To know just when the hand will stop At late or early hour. Now is the time you own The past is a golden link Go cruising now my brother It is later than you think.” Although an Internet search of this verse failed to find its original author, it did turn up a number of different versions of the piece. Replace the word “cruising” with any number of pursuits—climbing, spelunking, backpacking across Europe or what ever—and the sentiment can apply to anyone. “At this point in our lives we realize that our bodies won’t last forever and we want to do what we can while we can,” said Connie. Both say for them sailing is an almost spiritual passion and a means to both realizing a dream and living life to its fullest. “On the open ocean the stars at night are amazing. Looking up at them makes me feel at one with nature but also makes me realize that we are just a tiny speck in

Connie and Rick Hedrick stand inside the cabin of the 32-foot sailboat Rick built. Photo by Andrea Swayne

the universe,” Connie said. “Life is brief and we want to immerse ourselves in the vast universe and really experience it. At my age you realize how special this life is and rather than living in comfort and fading away, why not experience all the world has to offer?” said Rick. “Some want to climb mountains. For us

it’s being totally self reliant at sea. It really lets you know you’re alive. I don’t want to be a ‘woulda, coulda, shoulda’ kind of guy. We’re getting older…It’s a big commitment, but it’s now or never.” Stay tuned to www.danapointtimes.com for updates on the Hedricks’ progress along the way. DP

News Next Door

What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano SAN CLEMENTE

Goats Hired to Reduce Wildfire Risk Since Friday, April 27, about 500 goats have been feasting on the foliage at the outer edges of Talega. Hired by the Talega Maintenance Corporation’s Board of the Directors, the Coalinga-based herd is eating away at the brush and helping the neighborhood comply with the Orange County Fire Authority’s plan to reduce the risk of wildfire in the backcountry. Talega is spending about $1,000 per acre for the goats to the eat ground cover in the steep areas near the Cristianitos Trail. It’s an 80 percent savings for the corporation, which would otherwise be forced to hire landscapers to clear the brush, said Brian Taylor, executive director of the corporation. The goats have also become an attraction to neighbors who have come out to the trail in droves to see the herd. Fire Prevention inspectors Rich Swanson and Nick Pivaroff toured the area Monday afternoon. “They’re doing a good job,” Pivaroff said. But some touch up would be needed, Swanson added. The fire inspectors said they would return to ensure not only the ground cover had been reduced but also that enough separation between bushes and vegetation Dana Point Times May 4–10, 2012

none did. —SNG

had been created. Lew Avera, Talega board director, said Talega leaders hoped to offer the community a petting zoo once the goats’ work was done. —Stacie N. Galang

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SDG&E Open House Brings out Protestors

Council Votes ‘No’ on Pet Sale Ban The City Council this week turned down the chance to ban the sale of dogs and cats at retail shops despite appeals. Sue Walshe, president of the nonprofit Pet Project Foundation that assists the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter, asked the council to reconsider the April 17 decision that would have enacted an ordinance keeping out the retail sale of pets in San Clemente. The ordinance was aimed at socalled pet mills. The city does not currently have a business that sells pets retail. Councilwoman Lori Donchak, who represents the city on the Coastal Animal Services Authority, cast the only vote in support of the ordinance and asked her colleagues to reconsider the ban once more. She said the staff report had not been lacking and wanted a second chance to further the case for the ordinance. Donchak also said the council had received nearly 1,000 emails from supporters of the ordinance. One of the council members who voted against the ordinance would have had to ask for the item to return to the agenda, but

An open house to showcase San Diego Gas & Electric’s planned upgrades in San Juan Capistrano also drew a handful of protestors concerned about the effects of the project on the neighborhood. The utility company plans to raze its 1920s substation at Camino Capistrano and Calle Bonita and replace it with two buildings of up to 50 feet in height. SDG&E also proposes upgrading its transmission lines from 138 kilovolts to 230 kilovolts, which the company says will provide electric reliability. Additionally plans call to swap out existing towers — made of wood, steel and lattice — with taller steel structures, according to the company. Dozens of residents attended the open house at San Juan Hills Golf Course where SDG&E set up seven information stations. Clint Worthington, one of the sign holders outside the event, said he had problems with the higher voltage lines, and the project’s potential to increase electromagnetic fields. He preferred SDG&E place the lines underground and questioned the need to increase transmission line capacity for neighboring communities. “Why do we have to be a conduit for other cities?” he asked.

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Despite the protestors, overall feedback from the residents was positive, SDG&E spokesman Duane Cave said. He appreciated being able to speak directly to their concerns. “It’s gone very well,” he said. Jim Turman, a project manager in SDG&E’s safety services department, said the company complied with the California Public Utility Commission’s decision to reduce the presence of the electromagnetic fields in its designs where possible. “We don’t know that the (electromagnetic fields) are going to increase,” Turman said. Cave also noted that SDG&E would come out to residents’ homes to measure levels of the so-called EMFs. On the underground lines, he said the utility company steered away from them because of cost and ability to maintain and service lines. Outages are tougher to pinpoint and repair, he said of lines underground. Ultimately, he said he would have preferred naysayers come into the open house and ask questions. But Mayor Larry Kramer, who spent about 45 minutes at the event, said he left with questions. He asked why SDG&E hadn’t offered alternatives to the project, why the size had to be so big and why the lines couldn’t be placed underground. Cave said the utility company will file its plans with the state’s public utility commission in early May. —SNG www.danapointtimes.com

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Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY STEVE BREAZEALE All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Monday, April 30 TRAFFIC HAZARD Stonehill Drive/Selva Road (8:39 p.m.) A truck dropped a box onto the road that spilled some type of debris everywhere, causing traffic to stop. SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Crystal Lantern (7:48 p.m.) A man in his 20s was on an electric bike weaving through traffic and screaming, according to a caller who alerted deputies. The biker had no helmet on and the caller did not want him to get hurt.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Crown Valley Parkway/Pacific Coast Highway (3:40 p.m.) A man was standing on the corner of Crown Valley and PCH yelling and making gestures.

Sunday, April 29 SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE La Cresta Drive, 24300 Block (7:50 p.m.) An 82-year-old woman was sitting in her bedroom watching television with the door closed when she heard someone knocking at the door. She called police because no one else was in the house. SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Del Prado Avenue, 24500 Block (7:10 p.m.) A male transient was sleeping on the floor in the lobby at the post office, blocking people from accessing their mailboxes. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS Violet Lantern, 33800 Block (6:50 p.m.) Deputies were notified of a heavy-set man with white hair digging through trash cans.

Saturday, April 28 SHOTS-HEARD Sepulveda Avenue/Victoria Boulevard (9:32 p.m.) Two gunshots were heard by a caller, who alerted deputies. Once deputies arrived at the scene multiple people said that there were fireworks being shot off in the area.

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Dana Drive, 24300 Block (7:26 p.m.) A caller claimed to have found a package of C-4 explosives in a dumpster on the west side of Island Drive. Bomb dogs were sent to the scene.

COX Cable employee. She called deputies thinking that the man was trying to gain access to her and her neighbors’ houses. The caller called COX immediately after and was told that no employee was sent out to her neighborhood that day.

Friday, April 27

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Ascension Road, 32300 Block (1:50 p.m.) A man was seen tampering with the phone box at the corner of Ascension and Crete.

DISTURBANCE Spinnaker Drive/Leeward Drive (11:12 p.m.) A group of 20 teenagers were loitering in the street. The caller thought that three or four of them were fighting each other and the rest of them were there to watch. CITIZEN ASSIST Big Sur Street, 33600 Block (7:59 p.m.) A caller alerted deputies to his neighbor who was using an industrial painter to paint an old Chevy that was in his driveway. SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (8:20 a.m.) A homeless man was using the windows of a business as a mirror so he could shave his chest. When asked to leave the man became confrontational.

Thursday, April 26 SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE San Raphael/Cassis (6:35 p.m.) A caller answered the door and talked to a man who she thought was impersonating a

DISTURBANCE Doheny Park Road, 34100 Block (8:42 a.m.) Day workers who were hanging out in front of Donut World refused to leave when asked by employees.

Wednesday, April 25 KEEP THE PEACE Victoria Boulevard/Doheny Park (5:19 p.m.) The nozzle for a gas pump got stuck in a caller’s car when he was trying to fill up. The manager of the gas station showed up and tried to take the nozzle apart. Afterwards the owner of the gas station called complaining about damage to his pump. DISTURBANCE Del Prado, 24800 Block (9:14 a.m.) A caller alerted deputies after a woman became irate inside of a Bank of America location. The caller said that the woman was yelling about her mortgage issues.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Ritz-Carlton Congratulates Capistrano Unified Essay Winners The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel partnered with Capistrano Unified School District for a Fifth Grade Essay Contest in celebration of Earth Day. Scholars were invited to submit a 300- to 500-word essay on “What it means to be an Ambassador of the Environment.” Nearly 200 scholars from 15 schools submitted entries. Fifteen essays were selected and the winning scholars were recognized at the resort’s Earth Day Celebration on April 21. The winners had the opportunity to explore the tide pools at Salt Creek Beach with JeanMichel Cousteau. Visit www.ritzcarlton.com/ lagunaAmbassadors for more information about the Ritz-Carlton’s Ambassadors of the Environment program.

Golf Tourney Filling Up Fast The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Combat Golf tournament scheduled for Monday, June 18 at Marine Memorial Golf Course Camp Pendleton is filling up fast. Marine sponsorships and golfer registration is only $150 per person and includes a Dana Point Times May 4–10, 2012

round of golf with Marines and Wounded Warriors and challenging obstacles along the way, a Combat Cart (golf cart), box lunch, a “Liberal Libation” hole, wine putting contest and an awards banquet. The first place men’s and women’s teams will win an unforgettable adventure day at Camp Pendleton. Log on to www.DanaPoint5thMarines. com for more info, to sponsor a Marine or to enter a team.

CUSD Students Chosen to Compete in State Science Fair Andrew Lindeborg, a sophomore at Dana Hills High School and Francis Yang, a sophomore at Capistrano Valley High School, earned invitations to compete in the 2012 California State Science Fair April 30-May 1 after winning awards in the 2012 Orange County Science and Engineering Fair. Although neither project placed at the state level, Board President Dr. Gary Pritchard commended the students for their excellent projects and earning their coveted spots at the highly competitive state competition. “These students illustrate some of the

Lyn Evins, director of Ambassadors of the Environment and Jean-Michel Cousteau, Ocean Futures Society (back row) posed with winning scholars (L to R) Lauren Bellavia, Owen Africa, Ian Engdahl, Lyndsey Inouye, Savanna Hanchett, Jessica Fleck, Anna Grulikowski, Conner White, Lauren Pugh, Arele Zelasko, Calvin Krol and Andrew Isaac. Not pictured are: Faith Lee, Isabel Barnett and Esmeralda Barraza. Courtesy photo

great academic work taking place in our classrooms,” said Pritchard. “Their hard work to understand complex scientific theories and methods is something we should strive to have more of our students accomplish. Our emphasis on science, engineering, technology and mathematics will go a long way to getting even more students involved in such rigorous and worthwhile educational opportunities such as the county and state science fairs.” Lindeborg partnered with Sumeet Sidhu, a student at Servite High School, on “A Novel Technique to Genetically Transform Caenorhabditis Elegans.” Their study explored an easier and less expensive way to produce

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genetically modified roundworms (Caenorhabditis Elegans) that could be used for stem cell research. The project earned the duo third place in the senior division of the Zoology category of the county contest. Yang’s project tested for anti-bacterial activity in California sagebrush and tied for first place in the senior division of the Microbiology and Cell Biology category.

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GUEST OPINION: By Ed Neely, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association Board Member

Onofre for more than two months; we have been getting it from other sources. A greater problem, one that nobody disputes, is the on-site storage, and daily increase, of highly radioactive waste that nobody seems to know what to do with and which, because it is so dangerous, was not supposed to be stored there in the first place. SONGS is built on one of the highest seismic risk zones in the world, comparable to most of Japan, Chile, Iran and more. No other nuclear plant in the United States, except for Diablo Canyon in northern California, is exposed to anything even close to that level of seismic hazard. It is safe to say that today no nuclear plant would be allowed to be built at San Onofre. This is not about the merits of nuclear energy—its future could be bright. Or about other nuclear plants in other places—they may be safe. It is about SONGS, the aging, deteriorating, seismically vulnerable nuclear plant two miles from our southern border, surrounded by ever increasing tons of its own lethal waste, saying it is time to retire. Let’s help it; let’s keep it closed. And we need our City Council to help, but don’t hold your breath.

RETURN CHILDREN TO FOREFRONT OF EDUCATION TERRI MOSTERT, San Clemente

Dana Point Times, Vol. 5, Issue 18. The DP Times (www.danapointtimes.com ) is published weekly by Picket Fence Media, publishers of the SC Times (www.sanclementetimes.com) and The Capistrano Dispatch (www.thecapistranodispatch. com). Copyright: No articles, illustrations, photographs, or other editorial matter or advertisements herein may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, art, photos or negatives. Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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Letters to the Editor RETIRE THE NUKE PLANT

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HOW TO REACH US

The articles that are being written about Capistrano Unified School District are only a glimpse of what is happening in our school district today. Funding, layoffs and waivers for class size increases are only a minor setback in the tragedy we as parents are facing. The school district has relinquished its job of educating children and is now more concerned with employment. Teachers are not pursuing a career in education, but a union job that protects their own financial interests above children’s needs. The union asked its members to vote on the option of raising class size and a subsequent reduction in

Log on to Help Doheny Bring Back Shade and Natural Habitat oheny State Beach Interpretive Association is requesting the help of our local communities in obtaining a $10,000 grant from Odwalla Juice (a division of Coca Cola) to plant trees in Doheny State Park. Twenty nationwide candidates have been selected to compete for the grants. The top 10 projects as determined by national online balloting will be funded. Recently, Doheny has lost many of its Australian Eucalyptus due to safety issues or disease. This grant would go far in helping us replace them with California native trees such as sycamores and alders, providing habitat for birds, squirrels and other species that reside seasonally or year round at Doheny State Beach. Further, these trees would provide shade for our park visitors to sit in and relax, perhaps with a picnic basket, taking in the beauty of this California State Park jewel. To participate, a voter need only go online to the website below. Once there,

click on “VOTE” then find the Doheny State Beach entry on one of the two pages that shows the projects (projects are randomly placed at each log on), watch our short Ed Neely video, and vote for us. Balloting concludes on May 31. Each voter may vote only one time. The web address is http://www.odwalla.com/ plantatree. Thank you for considering this request. I would be happy to speak or correspond with any of our friends and supporters who would like further information about the grant or the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association. I can be reached at edneely@dohenystatebeach.org. DP

force, or make personal contributions to health care benefits. The union has voted to support the district’s proposal of class size increases. The majority of educators have given up their love for children and accepted a love of money. As a teacher and parent, I am uniquely aware of both sides. However, I am a teacher that believes the students come first. I would not and will not support a plan that puts our children at risk. Many parents agree with me. Yet, we feel that the information is not disseminated adequately and makes it difficult for us to have an informed voice.

I ask you to please help us, parents and children in the Capo Unified. Assist us in returning our children to the forefront of education. Thank you for your support of our young scholars.

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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.

To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ danapointtimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SD a naCnleam

Pe notei n t

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

friday

DANA POINT SYMPHONY SEASON FINALE 7:30 p.m. Conductor Dean Anderson leads the concert at St. Edwards Church. Tickets $8-$12. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, 301.832.0388, www.danapointsymphony.com.

CITY CUP & CHARITY CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT 1 p.m. Tourney at San Juan Hills Golf Course to benefit charitable organizations. Fee $150 each or $550 foursome. Registration and lunch at 11 a.m. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, www.scjcitycupgolf.com. CAP GUN HOLDUPS 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind and Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

saturday

STEWART SURFBOARDS 35TH ANNIVERSARY 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Party to celebrate 35 years of Stewart Surfboards in conjunction with a storewide sale both Saturday and Sunday. Free food, drinks and live music. 2102 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1085 www.stewartsurfboards.com.

T. PATTERSON GRAND RE-OPENING The surf shop re-opens in a bigger store with lots more offered. Event features live music by Kings of Leisure and more. 1407 N. EL Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.366.2022, www.tpattersonsurfshop.com. PEPPER 6 p.m. Special concert at OC Tavern in conjunction with the re-opening of T. Patterson Surf Shop. Limited tickets available. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Celebrate at Max Berg Plaza Park featuring entertainment by Mariachis, Aztec Dancers, Ballet Folkloric and live bands along with a student art contest and exhibit, children’s activities, authentic food and more. 1100 Calle Puente, San Clemente, 949. 361-8264, www.san-clemente.org. Dana Point Times May 4–10, 2012

AT THE MOVIES: FIVE YEARS TOO LONG What happens when you get two slightly overweight NorCal guys, two pretty English girls, a Welsh professor and a number of Asians together for a never-ending wedding engagement? Well, not much, to be honest. Filmmakers Judd Apatow, Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller have reunited for another crude humored romcom. Previously creating one of the funniest movies of the past decade, Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) and The Muppets (2011), their next project would be just as entertaining. But they hit a few rough spots along the way with The Five-Year Engagement. Segel stars as a Bay Area chef named Tom who proposes to his aspiring psychology professor girlfriend Violet (Emily Blunt). But a job offer in Michigan that Violet receives causes them to move and adjust to a new location and stall on making wedding ceremony arrangements. To the point where one, two, three and even four years go by before Violet realizes Tom hates living in Michigan and has become careless with their relationship. © 2012 Universal Studios On one hand, Segel and Pratt both come off self-deprecating and funny, while Blunt and Brie can hold their own humorously and charmingly without the guys’ aid for two hours. On the other hand, two hours feels too long for this tale. There’s also a strange influx of out-of-place Asian jokes. All in all, The Five-Year Engagement has funny moments, but needed editing. DP — Megan Bianco

KENTUCKY DERBY HAT PARTY 1 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition hosts a viewing party with a hat contest at the Regency Theater. Tickets $20$25, plus optional $10 hat contest registration fee. 26762 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, www.sjcec.org PATRIOT’S DAY MARINE CAR WASH 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dana Point VFW Post 9934 hosts the car wash at South Shores Church with Marines washing cars, displays, coffee, snacks and more. Donations welcome. 32712 Crown Valley Pkwy., Dana Point, www.danapoint.org. LIVE COMEDY 8 p.m.-11 p.m. South Coast Comedy Showcase at Zona’s. Tickets $10, available online. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.970.4568, www.ZonaItalianRestaurant.com. ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts an evening cruise with a wine tasting from The Organic Cellar aboard a luxury catamaran through the Harbor.. Cost $49 each. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

sunday

DANA POINT GRAND PRIX OF CYCLING Professional cyclists, amateurs, and kids race bikes along a criterium course through downtown Dana Point. Event includes something fun for the entire family, with a vendor expo, food and more. More info: 949.248.3501, www.danapointgrandprix.com.

FINE ART AUCTION & WINE TASTING 2 p.m.-5 p.m. The Exchange Club presents the art and wine event at the Casino San Clemente benefiting the Boys & Girls Club, featuring work by 20 artists, wine, live music, appetizers and more. $40. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.4340, www.sanclementeartauction.com. FLOCK OF 80’S 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live 80’s music at Still Water. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

monday

2012 ESSENTIALS FOR YOUNG LIVES DONATION DRIVE Donate items for homeless mothers and small children at the Beach Cities YMCA; donations accepted through May 11. 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, 949.495.9622, www.ymcaoc.org/essentials.

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ELEGANT SPRING LUNCHEON 6:30 p.m. Cooking class with Chef Caroline Cazaumayou at Antoine’s Café. $50 includes recipes, dinner and wine. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.

tuesday

TOMORROWS ARTISTS TODAY 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica features an exhibition of works by local high school and middle school students, on display through May 31. General admission: $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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

wednesday

GHOSTWALKER COUGAR IN THE SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Presentation about the elusive native cougar at the RMV Presentation Center as part of The Reserve’s “Spring Series” of wildlife presentations. Donations welcome. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY WINE & NETWORKING 6 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company hosts the event to promote businesses, drink wine and network. No entry fee, $5 glass of wine. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

thursday

EVENING NETWORKING MIXER & FOOD TASTING 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The San Juan Chamber’s “Taste of South County” mixer with food from local restaurants held at Independence Bank. 32291 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.4700, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

REALLY CLASSIC 7 p.m. Live music at Still Water. 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

GRAND PRIX EVENT MAP

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 EVENT GUIDE PRESENTED BY

Welcome to the 6th Annual

Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling

PRESENTED BY AMGEN BREAKAWAY FROM CANCER

n Sunday, May 6, exciting racing action returns to Dana Point with our 6th annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling presented by Amgen Breakaway from Cancer. The event is officially the largest single-day criterium in the United States and recognized as one of America’s premier professional races. The fast-paced thrills (and occasional spills) go through Town Center and the scenic Santa Clara neighborhood. In addition to offering world-class action on the race course, the DPGP has fun for the whole family with music, Fan Zone Expo, beer garden, In-N-Out Burger and a Kids Zone. The Kids Zone offers fun all day with demonstrations, bike safety courses and even a bicycle rodeo. Be sure to sign up your little peddler for the free youth races, where everyone who participates is a winner. Our partnership with Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer initiative brings this event to a new level. Through Breakaway from Cancer, Amgen works with nonprofit partners to raise awareness of the important resources available to cancer patients. The Breakaway from Cancer Dana Point Grand Prix has chosen the Pacific Meso Center at the Pacific Heart Lung Blood Institute as one of the recipients of this year’s proceeds. The Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation is hosting a Breakaway Walk immediately prior to the men’s professional race to honor cancer survivors, caregivers, family and advocates. We welcome everyone to join us in a walk of solidarity. The DPCCF is also proud to continue their partnership with local organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club to host this phenomenal event and raise money for charity. With their support, over $100,000 has been raised for charity since our inaugural year in 2007. We are grateful for the support of our community, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, sponsors and city staff. If you are looking for excitement, action and a funfilled family day, look no further than the Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling. For more information, visit www. danapointgrandprix.com or follow on Twitter @DPGP and www.facebook.com/DanaPointGrandPrix. See you at the starting line.

GRAND PRIX AREA MAP

CRITERIUM SCHEDULE SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012

Lara Anderson, Mayor, City of Dana Point *1-Day License Required

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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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HAPPY TAILS 19th Annual Wag-a-thon fundraiser a success By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

bout 1,200 people, and at least as many of their four-legged friends, had a tail waggin’ good time Saturday at the 19th Annual Pet Project Foundation Wag-A-Thon on Dana Point Harbor Island. The event, a fundraiser for the no-kill San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter, raised approximately $30,000 for the Pet Project Foundation programs that support the shelter by providing food, veterinary care, training and more, said PPF’s Sue Walshe. “We couldn’t have chosen better weather if we tried. And the support and sponsorships from the community and businesses was awesome,” said Walshe.

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“I’m not sure who was having more fun, the dogs or the people.” The event’s Grand Prize drawing for a two-night stay at The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort was awarded to avid PPF supporters Brad and Judy Brandmeier, Walshe said. Attendees took part in a 3K dog walk, dog races, vendor booths, demonstrations, a costume contest and other entertainment. Here are some great shots that capture the spirit of the day and the fun had by both the humans and their four-legged friends. For more information about the event or Pet Project Foundation, see www. petprojectfoundation.org. DP All photos by Tony Tribolet/XPSPhoto.com

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Volunteer of the Month for April 2012: Terry Rifkin By Lynn Kelly, Management Analyst, City of Dana Point Economic Development

he Dana Point Volunteer of the Month for April 2012 is Terry Rifkin. Terry started volunteering when she was very young as her mother and father instilled service as an important value and a way of life for the family. Because of this, Terry has always enjoyed giving back and making a difference in the community. Not surprisingly, Terry incorporated these values into her profession as a licensed clinical social worker and has been practicing in Orange County since 1981. Terry is committed to helping individuals confront seemingly insurmountable problems and find effective solutions. Though Terry makes her living helping people through the adversities in life, it is through her life in service that she finds the greatest passion. Terry is a charter member of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club and has held membership for 23 years. She met her husband Chris in Rotary, and together they find community service as an important bond between them. Terry served as President in 1995-96, and then went on to fill the job of Assistant Governor in 1996-97. She is a three-time Paul Harris Fellow and has served on nearly every committee and held almost every director’s position in each avenue of service. Her incredible leadership was recognized when Rotary District 5320 awarded Terry Rotarian Business Person of the Year in 2008. Terry’s favorite service activities through Rotary have included volunteering at the Shea Therapeutic Riding Center for disabled children and adults and acting as team leader for a Rotary Youth Leadership Camp. One of her favorite cross-cultural international experiences was working with the Flying Samaritan Doctors, traveling to impoverished villages and towns in Mexico to provide medical care and support. Currently, Terry’s service priority is her appointment on the Board of Directors for the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing assistance to the 5th Marines and Sailors, both at Camp

Mayor Lara Anderson (left) presents Terry Rifkin with her Volunteer of the Month Award. Photo by Dyanne Weamire

Pendleton and when deployed, and to their families at home. Terry’s mission for the Support Group is clear: In the spirit of service, to raise funds and create opportunities so the community can demonstrate appreciation for the sacrifices our American military families make to protect our country’s freedom. Terry believes that, as a nation, we owe our brave service members and their families more than gratitude; we owe them our support. Terry’s position as director of support and outreach allows her to work with the 5th Marine Regiment family readiness officer to assist in the needs of the families and also develop a volunteer network in

the community for the various supporting service projects. For the Regiment’s yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, Terry developed the program Operation Joining Forces, where local communities can adopt a single Marine, or a Marine whose family is stateside at Camp Pendleton. Through this program, Terry has created avenues and connections for support for those families separated by service. In addition, Terry developed 5th Marines Care and Comfort providing thousands of care packages to our brave Marines serving overseas. One of her current projects is fundraising for an Afghanistan monument in the Memorial Park at Camp Pendleton for the

fallen Marines from Operation Enduring Freedom. Most of all, Terry’s love is the “boots on the ground” service with the Marines and their families. Whether organizing a baby shower for the brave women of the regiment who have given birth while their husbands are deployed, or getting her hands dirty preparing the barracks for returning Marines, her volunteerism is inspired by her great respect for the selfless sacrifices of the soldiers and their families. Terry’s hard work, dedication, and resilience do not go unnoticed. In addition to her selection as a Paul Harris Fellow and Rotarian of the Year, Terry was recognized in her community with the Heart and Soul Award in August 2011. In celebrating the human spirit, this award recognizes Orange County residents for pouring their heart and soul into making a difference, whether for a life filled with dedicated endeavors, or for a one-time inspirational achievement. More recently, Terry was honored by Assemblywoman Diane Harkey as the 73rd Assembly District Woman of the Year. Terry received this honor because of her tireless community service and her devoted efforts with our military troops and their families. Assemblywoman Harkey put it best when she said, “The number of unpaid hours Terry devotes to our troops and her community is a testament to how one person can improve the lives of untold numbers of people.” Service is an honor and a way of life for Terry. Her participation from childhood in volunteerism and her long-term commitment to the community is just an extension of her professional commitment to helping others. The City of Dana Point would like to congratulate Terry Rifkin on being selected the Volunteer of the Month for April 2012 and to thank her for her countless hours of service and dedication to the community and to the lives of people around her. DP

SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

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5 BEST BETS COLLEGE BASEBALL

BASEBALL

Gauchos vs. Anteaters, Anteater Ballpark

SOFTBALL

Blue Jays vs. Angels, Angel Stadium

Stallions vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High

May 4, 7:05 p.m.

May 7, 3:30 p.m.

UC Irvine’s men’s baseball team kicks off its first homestand for the month of May with a series against UC Santa Barbara.

Before hitting the road for six games, the Angels aim to best Toronto in the second game of a four-game series.

Info: www.ucirvinesports.com

Info: www.losangeles. angels.mlb.com

Before the Lady Dolphins close out the regular season on the road May 9, the team hosts a league game against San Juan Hills.

May 4, 6:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

BOYS BASEBALL

Giants vs. Dodgers, Eagles vs. Dolphins, Dodger Stadium Dana Hills High May 7, 7:10 p.m.

May 9, 3:15 p.m.

After an array of games on the road, the boys in blue take on divisional rival San Francisco in a three-game series.

The Eagles of Chaminade High head south from West Hills to face the Dolphins in their regular season finale.

Info: www.losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com

Info: www.dhhs.net

Dolphin Report: SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

April 25, both varsity levels of the Dolphins track and ﬁeld team looked for glory at the SCL Prelims/Finals May 1-4. Next 7 days: N/A

BASEBALL • The Dolphins (3-7 SCL, 11-12) split a recent series with El Toro, taking the first win against the Chargers, 4-1, on April 24 before falling, 3-0 to El Toro on April 26. In the victory, Eric Pierce took the win from the mound while Brady Zinsser went 2-for-2 with a double. Dana Hills lost to Capo Valley on May 2, 1-0 and will host the Cougars in its final South Coast League game of the season on May 4. Next 7 days: May 9 vs. Chaminade, 3:15 p.m. SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (2-3 SVL, 7-16) rolled to a commanding 10-1 win against San Juan Hills on April 24 as Samantha Schwartz finished with a homerun and a triple, while Olivia Baltazar got the win from the circle with four strikeouts, giving up five hits. The team saw its fortune turn in the form of a tough 6-5 loss to Aliso Niguel on April 26 as Dana Hills was unsuccessful in mounting a late game comeback despite plating three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. The team defeated Capo Valley 10-3 on May 1 and will play a home game against San Clemente on May 3. Next 7 days: May 7 vs. *San Juan Hills, 3:30 p.m.; May 9 at Laguna Hills, 3:30 p.m. GOLF • The Dolphins (3-7 SCL, 9-11) teed off against Mission Viejo on April 25 and were defeated, 207-200. Kevin Jackman medaled on the round with a one-over score of 37. Dana Hills went on to compete at the South Coast League Finals May 1-2 at San Luis Rey Downs. Next 7 days: May 7 at CIF Team Divisionals, TBA

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BOYS TENNIS • The Dolphins (5-3 SCL, 6-9) hit up the South Coast League Prelims and Finals April 23-24 and had one of its stellar players take home the title in singles play. Chase Masciorini advanced all the way to the championship round and beat San Clemente’s Nic Valko, 6-2, 6-3, for the win. The team next had a few of its players compete in the Ojai Tournament April 26-27 before prepping to play in the postseason later this month. Next 7 days: N/A The Dolphins volleyball team claimed its third straight South Coast League title on April 26 after beating rival San Clemente High in three straight sets, 25-21, 25-23 and 25-22. Team members are (Back row L to R)Peter Wilke, Karch Smith, Jake Agle, Doug Hamann, Zach Schwaner, Christian Hessenauer, Eric Matheis, James Koci, Tim Ryan, Sam Wilbur and Coach Oz Simmons; (front row) Coach Mark Riva and Bryce Yould (kneeling). Photo by Jake Schwaner

BOYS LACROSSE • The Dolphins (2-6 SCL, 9-8) closed out the regular season on a two-game slide, losing 14-7 to El Toro on April 24 before falling 12-5 to San Clemente on April 26. Against the Tritons, Chase Matranga led with two goals while Marc Hughes had six ground balls. The No. 13 Dolphins advanced to the U.S. Lacrosse Division 1 South playoffs where they were defeated by Foothill 12-7 in the ﬁrst round. Next 7 days: N/A GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Dolphins (2-6 SCL, 8-10) suffered a 17-6 loss to El Toro while on the road April 25 but edged San Clemente in a 12-11 win on April 26 to close out the regular season. Despite ﬁnishing the season with a big

win, the team did not advance to play in the U.S. Lacrosse Division 1 South playoffs. Next 7 days: N/A BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • The Dana Hills’ boys varsity team (3-1, SCL 7-2) beat Aliso Niguel 92-78 on April 24 after both varsity levels competed at the Palm Springs Invitational on April 21. The varsity teams at Dana Hills next swam in the League Prelims/Finals May 1-4 at El Toro and Capo Valley High. Next 7 days: May 9 at CIF Prelims at Belmont Plaza, Noon; May 11 at CIF Finals at Belmont Plaza, 6 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • After facing El Toro High on

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Dolphins (8-0 SCL, 28-4) steamrolled through the rest of its regular season schedule recently. On April 24, Dana Hills hosted Laguna Hills and beat the Hawks in a 3-0 win. The team then went on to claim its third straight South Coast League title on April 26 after beating rival San Clemente High in three straight sets, 25-21, 25-23 and 25-22. Christian Hessenauer totaled 18 kills, Doug Hamann had 10 kills and Bryce Yould ﬁnished with seven kills. The boys then hit the court at the Redondo Union Tournament April 27-28, picking up wins against South Torrance, Long Beach Millikan, Chaminade and Palisades before faltering into a 2-0 loss to Mira Costa on April 28. Closing out the tournament that same day, Dana Hills met up with San Clemente again and shutout the Tritons in a 2-0 win. CIF-SS playoff pairing are released May 5 at 9 a.m. Next 7 days: N/A

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GROM OF THE WEEK Kei Kobayashi Age: 13, Shorecliffs Middle School Seventh-grader Kei Kobayashi is looking forward to finishing off a busy season competing in multiple divisions of NSSA, WSA and Surfing America Prime—invitation only—contests. Kei said the highlights of the season were the Prime events at Upper Trestles and Santa Cruz. In Prime, his highest level of competition, Kei is ranked No. 6 in Boys U14 and No. 16 in Boys U16. He said that now that the season is winding down he will focus all of his efforts on practicing for the U.S. Championships. In preparation Kei plans to surf every day—as usual—unless there are absolutely no waves or he is sick. Kei has lived in San Clemente all of his life and Kei Kobayashi. Photo by Jack McDaniel says he likes it because he has plenty of opportunity to surf with friends who are also excellent surfers and he really doesn’t have to worry about his things being stolen off the beach when he paddles out. In school Kei is doing well and has a 3.5 GPA. His favorite—although most challenging—subject is math. “It’s really hard but I still like it a lot,” Kei said. After graduating from high school Kei said he wants to pursue both a college degree and a professional surf career. If he gets on the ASP tour right away, college will have to wait though. He also said he would like to have a second career someday as a stand-up comedian.—Andrea Swayne

Lowers Lifts Off

SURF FORECAST

The 2012 Nike Lowers Pro surf contest kicked off May 2

Water Temp: 60-63˚F Water visibility and conditions: Local: 8-12’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 10-15’ Poor-Fair Remarks: A fun mix of mainly South/Southwest groundswell and small Northwest windswell prevails on Thursday. Surge is lightmoderate and visibility is generally poor-fair, with fair diving conditions for select areas. Immediate: Surf size is running waist-shoulder high (3-4’+) for most better breaks on Thursday, with head high+ sets (5’+) for top South exposures. Light Southerly winds prevail early, building out of the West-Southwest over the afternoon. New South-Southwest groundswell and small Northwest windswell prevail on Friday. Good breaks see mainly waist-chesthead high (3-5’) waves, with larger peaks for top breaks. Long range: A fun run of South-Southwest and South groundswells prevails through the weekend, mixing with minor Northwest energy. Size for good exposures is running waist-chestshoulder high (3-4’+), with larger sets for top exposures. Winds look light out of the South for the mornings, setting up favorable conditions. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

ssociation of Surfing Professionals’ top 34 and up-and-coming surfers met at San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles to start the Nike Lowers Pro on Tuesday. The first heats of the day included three trial heats to seed two local surfers into Round 1 of the competition. Chris Ward, Ian Crane, Jeremy Carter, Shane Beschen, Shaw Kobayashi, Jeff Lukasik, Jacob Davis and Andrew Doheny battled for the coveted spots. Davis, Ward, Doheny and Lukasik advanced to the third heat. In the end the two spots into the main event were won by Ward and Lukasik. One of the biggest upsets of Day 1— especially for locals—came quickly, just

SURF RESULTS Surfing America Prime West, Event No. 6, April 28-29, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Beach BOYS U18: 1. Kevin Schulz, SC; 2. Jake Davis, CB; 3. Taylor Clark, Encinitas; 4. Trevor Thornton, SC. BOYS U16: 1. Kanoa Igarashi, Huntington Beach; 2. Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz; 3.Griffin Colapinto, SC; 4. Jake Marshall, Encinitas. BOYS U14: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 2. John Mel, Newport Beach; 3. Ryland Rubens, San Diego; 4. Micky Clarke, Ventura. GIRLS U18: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 2. Kulia Doherty, Rancho Santa Fe; 3. Danielle Wyman, Laguna Niguel; 4. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa. GIRLS U16: 1. Frankie Harrer, Malibu; 2. Meah Collins; 3. Kulia Doherty; 4. Malia Osterkamp, SC. BOYS U18 SEASON CHAMP: Taylor Clark. BOYS U16 SEASON CHAMP: Kanoa Igarashi. BOYS U14 SEASON CHAMP: Griffin Colapinto. GIRLS U18 SEASON CHAMP: Kulia Doherty. GIRLS U16 Dana Point Times May 4–10, 2012

Kolohe Andino, 18, of San Clemente put on a great performance in his first heat but came up just shy of the points needed to advance. Photo by Andrea Swayne

three heats into the Round of 96 when Kolohe Andino was knocked out of the competition with a third place finish behind heat winner Evan Geiselman, 13.60 and Tim Reyes, 12.84. With just a few minutes remaining in the heat, Andino needed a score of 5.57 and posted a 5.30. He had time for just one more wave before the buzzer but wasn’t

able to find one with the scoring potential he needed. The action continues through May 5. Log on to www.NikeLowersPro.com to see all of the scores and wave-by-wave analysis. Information can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nikesurfing and on Twitter and Instagram, @NikeSurfing and @Surfer_Magazine. DP

SEASON CHAMP: Frankie Harrer.

Karina Rozunko, SC; 2. Rachael Tilly, CB; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 5. Teresa O’Connor, SJC. MEN 18-29: 1. Ricky Lovato, SC. LEGENDS 50+: 2. Dale Baker, SC. OPEN WOMEN SHORTBOARD: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. OPEN WOMEN’S LONGBOARD: 1. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP.

WSA Gatorade Championship Tour, Event No. 9, April 14-15, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/ GIRLS SB U9: 1. Taj Lindblad, SC; 2. Nicholas Coli, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Kade Matson, SC; 2. Jett Schilling, SC; 5. Nicholas Coli, SC. BOYS U12: 5. Kade Matson, SC. BOYS U14: 2. Kei Kobayashi, SC. BOYS U18: 2. Brandon Hawkins, SC. GIRLS U12: 2. Alexxa Elseewi, SC; 3. Malia Mauch, SC. GIRLS U14: 4. Alexxa Elseewi, SC. GIRLS U16: 3. Malia Ward, SC; 5. Kloee Openshaw, SC. GIRLS U18: 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 5. Kloee Openshaw, SC. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 2. Jacob Atwood, CB. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 2. Dylan Cox, CB; 4. Brock Thomson, DP; 6. Mason Shaw, CB. GIRLS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Teresa O’Connor, SJC; 3. Kyla Kelley, CB; 4. Meg Roh, DP. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1.

SSS High School State Championships, April 21-23, Oceanside Harbor SECTION A TEAM MEN: 1. San Clemente; 2. Carlsbad;=3. Point Loma; =3. San Dieguito; =5. Dana Hills; =5. Dos Pueblos; =5. Edison; =5. La Costa Canyon; =9. Canyon Crest Academy; =9. Malibu; =9. Santa Barbara; =9. Ventura. A TEAM MEN LONGBOARD: 1. San Clemente; 2. Point Loma; =3. Edison; =3. Santa Barbara; =5. Carlsbad; =5. Dana Hills; =5. Dos Pueblos; =5. San Dieguito; =9. Canyon Crest Academy; =9. La Costa Canyon; =9. Malibu; =9. Ventura. A TEAM WOMEN: 1. Dana Hills; 2. San Clemente;

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=3. Malibu; =3. San Dieguito; =5. Canyon Crest Academy; =5. La Costa Canyon; =5. Santa Barbara; =5. Ventura; =9. Carlsbad; =9. Point Loma. A TEAM WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. San Clemente; 2. Dana Hills; =3. San Dieguito; =3. Santa Barbara; =5. Canyon Crest Academy; =5. Malibu; =5. Point Loma; =5. Ventura; =9. Carlsbad; =9. La Costa Canyon. A TEAM COED BODYBOARD: 1. San Clemente; 2. Edison; =3. Dana Hills; =3. La Costa Canyon; =5. Carlsbad; =5. Malibu; =5. San Dieguito; =5. Ventura; =9. Canyon Crest Academy; =9. Dos Pueblos; =9. Point Loma; =9. Santa Barbara. For full results see www.danapointtimes.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS May 12-13: WSA Gatorade West Coast Championships, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach www.danapointtimes.com