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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 22

A Return to Its Core 12th Annual Dana Point Boat Show all about the boats E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4 April Woods and Buddy Losee of Ocean Blue Yacht Service put the finishing touches on a 40-foot Luhrs before the Dana Point Boat Show kicks off at Dana Point Harbor. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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Doheny State Beach Makes Dubious Beach Bummer List Again

City Honors Fallen Soldiers at Memorial Day Ceremony

Ping Pong Enthusiasts Gather in Dana Point

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., La Plaza Park, Dana Point

Saturday 6.2 Headlands Walking Tour. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration is required for this Docent-led, 1.5 mile, walking tour of the Dana Point Preserve, Hilltop Park and Harbor Point Park. To register, contact the Nature Center by calling 949.542.4755. Limit 10 people per tour.

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Thursday 6.7 Youth Board Meeting - Canceled

Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plaza Park, Dana Point, Free.

Friday 6.8

Tuesday 6.5

Next regular issue of the DP Times publishes.

The California Primary Election. Due to the Primary Election, all city council meetings have been cancelled.

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… SONGS?

THE LATEST: Southern California Edison engineers are testing whether a sensor on emergency diesel generators at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station could trip and shutdown the back-up power in the event of an earthquake. Plant owner SCE submitted a report to the Nuclear Regulator Commission this month explaining that it was unclear whether the vibration sensor, which is designed to shut down the diesel generators during excessive vibration — an indicator of mechanical woes, would also trip if vibration from a temblor were to occur. “Because the condition has not yet been thoroughly evaluated, it is considered a potential ‘unanalyzed condition,’” the utility company said in a statement. “SCE engineers are continuing to analyze the condition and have not reached a final conclusion if the sensor would actually cause a shutdown during an earthquake.” Both units at the power plant south of San Clemente have been off line since January. SCE shut down Unit 2 January 9 for service, and Unit 3 was taken off line January 31 after a radiation leak was detected in a steam generator tube. WHAT’S NEXT: The sensors have been deactivated and all contingency emergency response actions that ensure the diesel generators operate after an earthquake are still in place, the statement says. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for updates. —Stacie N. Galang

…State Parks?

THE LATEST: A new bill could save over 70 state parks threatened by closure. AsDana Point Times June 1–7, 2012

sembly Bill 1589 would limit the number of parks closed from 2012 to 2016 to no more than 25 and requires that the state Parks Department find an alternative to a park’s closure and inform the public of their reasoning before ever doing so. The bill could additionally raise more funds through revenue sharing between parks and would also allow individuals to receive tax deductions if they donate more than the cost of an annual park pass. “People come to south Orange County for the sun, sand and breathtaking views that our parks offer,” said bill author State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey of the 73rd Assembly District, home to three state parks: Doheny State Beach, San Clemente State Beach and San Onofre State Beach. WHAT’S NEXT: The bill is currently awaiting vote on the Assembly floor. FIND OUT MORE: For more information, visit www.assembly.ca.gov. —Brian Park

… the June 5 Primary?

THE LATEST: Dana Point’s 23,322 registered voters will head to the polls Tuesday, June 5 — if they haven’t already submitted their mail-in ballots — to take part in the state primary. Voters will decide their party candidate for a host of offices, including president, congressional and other area offices. Two statewide ballot measures will also be considered. Measure 28 proposes reducing the time office holders in the state legislature can serve from 14 years to 12 years. Measure 29 imposes a $1 per pack tax on cigarettes and increases on other tobacco products. In Orange County, voters will weigh in on Measure A, which seeks to make the county’s public administrator position appointed rather than publicly

elected. Measure B asks voters to decide whether Orange County Board of Supervisors should be required to enroll in the minimum pension plan offered to county employees. WHAT’S NEXT: Polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.ocvote.com to find a polling station or to get more information about the primary. —SNG

… Doheny State Beach Pollution?

THE LATEST: Doheny State Beach made the Beach Bummer list again, earning a No. 7 ranking this year on the not-so-flattering ranking by nonprofit Heal the Bay. It’s the fourth time in five years Doheny placed on the top 10 list of the state’s most polluted beaches although the Dana Point beach improved from last year, moving from the sixth worst beach to seventh. The only other beach in Orange County to make the annual ranking was Poche Beach in San Clemente. Both Doheny and Poche displayed the only poor water quality grades of “F” in the county during the 2011 summer dry weather time period, the report says. The report cited the results of a 20072008 study, published in a January 2012 article, that suggested an increased risk of swimming-associated gastrointestinal illness at Doheny. “Doheny State Beach’s largest source of contamination is urban runoff from the San Juan Creek, though this creek does not flow to the ocean year-round,” the report says. WHAT’S NEXT: In 2010, Doheny State Beach was part of a pilot project to rapidly test water samples and release the

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information to the public within two to three hours rather than the 18- to 24-hour timeframe of the past. Researchers worked with nonprofits to disseminate the information via social media and other methods. The success of the pilot project helped to influence Los Angeles to conduct a similar program at eight beach locations in 2011. More technical studies are expected in summer 2012 and 2013. FIND OUT MORE: Visit Heal the Bay at www.healthebay.com. —SNG

… VFW Post Opening?

THE LATEST: The Dana Point Veterans of Foreign War Post 9934 officially opened the doors to their home office at City Hall May 24. The ribbon cutting and open house drew nearly 70 people for the outdoor ceremony. The opening comes as the VFW begins providing monthly veterans assistance with benefits and answering questions about membership. On the second Tuesday of the month, VFW members will host hours at the Dana Point Community Center from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the VFW and their auxiliary also meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. WHAT’S NEXT: The VFW meets Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at South Shores Church in Monarch Beach. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.vfwpost9934. org. —SNG

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A Return to its Core 12th Annual Dana Point Boat Show all about the boat By Brian Park Dana Point Times

emorial Day has become the unofficial start of the summer season, and it was ushered in on Monday by the familiar sounds and smells of backyard barbecues and get-togethers. But in Dana Point, summer is additionally signaled in by the sight of pristine boats, sails and throngs of people lining the Harbor. The 12th Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Show began on Thursday, May 31 and will run until Sunday, June 3. The four-day event features more than 150 inwater and on-land exhibitors, showcasing luxury yachts and other vessels, as well as marine-related activities and products. There are more than 12 million registered recreational watercrafts in the country, according to 2011 data compiled by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard and the Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety. California’s 855,243 registered vessels are the second most behind Florida. Orange County has three harbors along its 42-mile coastline. Of the three, Dana Point is the smallest: Newport Harbor and Sunset Harbour in Huntington Beach boast over 9,000 and 3,000 boats, respectively. Meanwhile, Dana Point Harbor’s two marinas feature approximately 2,400 boat slipways. All visitors to the boat show, from the most die-hard of boating enthusiasts to casual observers, can purchase or climb aboard nearly 70 different boats docked in the nearby channel, according to a listing on the show’s website, as well as several more on land. Yachts, sailboats, electric boats and powerboats are just some of the vessels that will be featured at the show. And it’s not just about boats either. Visitors can take in demonstrations in the on-land exhibition and check out the newest kayaks, paddleboards and, a local favorite, stand up paddleboards. “Dana Point Harbor has become worldrenowned and the epicenter of the paddleboard sport,” said Brian Dunn, general manager of the show’s presenter, Vintage Marina Partners. To the north, Newport Harbor’s own four-day boat show featured more than 200 yachts and boats in April, but according to Dana Point’s boat show organizers, who call their event “the biggest little boat show in the west,” the local flair is what makes their show special. While other in-water boat shows may cater to larger crowds or take place in large convention centers, the Dana Point show’s charm comes from its ability to Dana Point Times June 1–7, 2012

Boats line the docks at Dana Point Harbor for the 12th Annual Dana Point Boat Show. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

“In our opinion, boat shows should be a local event rather than something that goes on in a convention center. We have a great relationship with the city, and the boat show is part of the fabric of events.” —Brian Dunn draw visitors in from all over the Southland, yet still remain a local affair that’s become a summertime tradition. “In our opinion, boat shows should be a local event rather than something that goes on in a convention center,” Dunn said. “We have a great relationship with the city, and the boat show is part of the fabric of events.” This year’s installment marks a return of sorts to the show’s earlier days. Last year, event organizers pushed the start date back a week to coincide with National Marina Day, instead of its usual schedule during Memorial Day week. The show has also done away with the Green Expo this year in an effort to shift the focus back onto boating. The Green Expo became a part of the show in 2010 and was created to raise awareness and promote environmental and conservation issues in and around the ocean. “We just wanted to go back to the core of boating and just return to the reason why we started the boat show,” said Chris Leininger, marketing manager for Red Willow Group, the show’s marketing company. “It was part of a larger discussion with all the show organizers whose

goal has always been to support the local boating industry.” Organizers felt that after two years, the principles emphasized by the Green Expo were well-ingrained into the show. Although the Green Expo is no longer associated in name, the idea of environmental stewardship will still be evident in the show, as well as other future events throughout the city. On-site recycling bins will be available, and the show will use recyclable products and water and energy conservation practices however possible. “We’ve really integrated the whole green emphasis into our company, in partnership with the county, the Harbor and the city of Dana Point,” said Dunn. “I’m sure you’ll be hearing a lot more of what the city of Dana Point will be doing, and I think we’ll be seeing a stand-alone event.” Planning for the show began last fall. In addition to reaching out to sponsors, vendors and exhibitors, organizers had to coordinate with the Dana Point Harbor Department to ensure the Harbor’s onland facilities and channels could accommodate the boats and large crowds. “It definitely is a long planning process,” Leininger said. Page 4

Even in the few days leading up to the event, organizers were scrambling to ensure all exhibitors were accounted for and that the Harbor was prepared to take on the heavy boat and visitor traffic. “I know they’re expanding the docks down there,” Dunn said in an interview this week. “The last-minute shuffle, making sure everything comes out just right. That’s the way these things work. A lot of boats are sold, and things are kind of in flux for a show like this.” The show has drawn as many as 10,000 visitors in the past, and that remains the goal for this year’s showcase, according to Leininger. “We’ve gotten a pretty big response. A couple hundred tickets have been purchased, and we’re excited about that, and we still have more to go,” Leininger said. On Friday, June 1, the show will be open from noon until 7 p.m., and visitors can purchase tickets, hot dogs, sodas and beers for only $1 each. Regular admission tickets cost $12 for adults and are free for children under 12 who are accompanied by a paid adult. However, on Saturday and Sunday, visitors can save $5 on tickets if they purchase them through the show’s website. Saturday’s show goes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the final show on Sunday will go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking is available, as well as shuttle service, every 10 minutes, from Doheny State Beach and Dana West Marina. For more information, visit the show’s website at www.danaboatshow.com. 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.

Wednesday, May 30 PETTY THEFT Del Obispo Street, 33500 Block (1:02 a.m.) A man wearing a black cap and a black and white flannel jacket ran from a store with something in his hand. The caller believed the item to be a 40-ounce beer and ran after him. The thief got away.

Tuesday, May 29 DISTURBANCE Violet Lantern/La Cresta Drive (7:53 p.m.)

A patrol check was requested when a man with a gray beard, who was possibly mentally ill, was yelling at people near a park. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Granada Drive, 34000 Block (9:44 a.m.) A blond woman in her 30s wearing faded blue jeans and a black top was seen trying door handles of cars. A gas company employee flagged over a patrol car to report the incident. DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street/Pacific Coast Highway (12:26 a.m.) Two men in their late 20s to 30s walked into Denny’s, yelling racial slurs and spitting on the floor. The duo made derogatory remarks to customers and challenged some to a fight. One of the subjects was bragging about being recently released from jail and being a white supremacist. Police found the two walking on PCH and detained them.

Monday, May 28 KEEP THE PEACE Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (2:48 p.m.) A subject who gave the caller a dog last week came to walk the dog and took the animal back, prompting a verbal fight over ownership. No weapons were involved, and the dog was returned to the rightful owner.

Sunday, May 27 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Ritz-Carlton Drive (2:36 p.m.) The driver of a white Toyota Prius called police when a fight over a parking spot in the Salt Creek Beach parking lot led to the driver of a black Toyota minivan attempting to run over the caller. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Sea Knoll Drive, 33200 Block (2:13 a.m.) Police arrested a 32-year-old, unemployed man after a caller reported seeing the man holding a device used to unlock doors and looking into cars along Sea Knoll Drive. DISTURBANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive/Golden Lantern (12:16 a.m.) A drunken man in his 40s was causing a disturbance in the Wind & Sea Restaurant parking lot, yelling at passersby. The subject tried to pick a fight with two passing youths who knocked the man down and started kicking him.

Saturday, May 26 DISTURBANCE Shipside Drive, 32800 Block (8:46 p.m.) A 6-foot-tall man wearing a straw hat, who had been seen passed out in the front yard of a residence, got up and began driving a red, all-terrain vehicle with a

Confederate flag on the rear through the neighborhood. The caller was concerned that the subject might crash into someone. A 46-year-old man was arrested, taken to jail in Santa Ana, cited and released. TRAFFIC HAZARD Blue Lantern/La Cresta Drive (1:36 p.m.) A patrol check was requested when a “roving band of skateboarders” was riding in the street. The caller told police the subjects were moving out of the way when cars approached but still believed the matter warranted police attention. BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Camino Capistrano, 34600 Block (11:48 a.m.) A resident reported confronting a man who had entered the caller’s residence uninvited. The caller told police the intruder said he was a gardener and then took off. The subject was described as wearing a red baseball cap, a red, white and green shirt and dark jeans and carrying a yellow flyer. Deputies arrested a 51-year-old gardener with black hair, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds. The man admitted to being inside the caller’s house and remains in custody at the Orange County Central Men’s Jail. BRANDISHING A WEAPON Dana Point Harbor Drive (11:39 a.m.) A caller notified police after being confronted by a drunken transient who appeared to be in his 50s swinging an axe.

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Letters to the Editor KUDOS TO DANA POINT KATHLEEN BROUGHAM, Dana Point

I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to the city’s Director of Public Works Brad Fowler and the city engineer for taking this matter (of the crosswalk) seriously and their quick response (DP Times, May 17). I am truly impressed with the speed in the construction effort to move the crosswalk. This intersection is much safer now. Thank you very much.

FUNDS FOR STATUE BETTER SUITED TO HOMELESS SHER FULLER, Dana Point

Regarding a Doris Walker statue, it’s another $40,000 of taxpayer money down the drain. I knew Doris, and we spoke many times about the homeless in our city. It upset her seeing people in need ignored. Instead of another $40,000 statue, I’m sure she would have been ecstatic knowing that something was being done for the homeless in her name. That would have made her rest in peace. There are so many things that can be done for folks down and out, like setting up a one-day temporary clinic, perhaps in the Plaza or one of our beautiful parks, where the homeless could go for health checks, dental checks, hair cuts, collect donated clothes and toiletries. We see them scattered all over town. Singularly most folks feel they can’t do much, but if we all came together for just one day we could help everyone and in the process make Doris smile again. How about it, Dana Point? Instead of ignoring the homeless, how about we give them a hand? It could be made an annual event, The Doris Walker Helping Hands Day. It would also ensure that Doris is remembered annually, not just by a $40,000 statue in a park that not everyone sees often. It would also show that our city cares about our homeless population and does not just pretend that they don’t exist. It would shine a positive light on a progressive caring Dana Point. Talk about positive Dana Point Times June 1–7, 2012

press. Doris would have preferred this option. That’s just who she was and still can be every year if we really want to give tribute to a wonderful woman. The words, “What would Jesus do?” come to mind.

APOLOGIES IN ORDER REV. PAUL LACHLAN PECK, Capistrano Beach

It is a saddening thing to read about a group of senior citizens who have devoted so much of their retirement energies to doing such a marvelous service to the community, only to be summarily discounted and dismissed by an elected Friends of the Library president. What a horrible thing to do to so many wonderful women. I am a life member of the Friends of the Library and have only great thoughts and memories of my browsing in the bookstore and bringing home a stash of reading material. The chairman would do well to ponder a poem that I love to read, especially the first verse, which I share: “Speak gently, it is better far To rule by love than fear; Speak gently, let no harsh word mar The good we may do here.” — David Bates We often, in the heat of a moment, forget that those whom we chastise have worked hard and long to attain a place in life where they could give back so beautifully—as in a library setting devoted to the public interests. These ladies deserve a well-earned apology from him who chastised and fired them. It was not merited.

BOOKSTORE WOES EASILY FIXED LUCIE LOWERY, Aliso Viejo

As a life member of Friends of the Dana Point Library, my comment on the unfortunate tangle highlighted in your cover story of last week is that it can easily be unsnarled. Just as countries cannot prosper under a dictator, neither can a small volunteer organization. It is time for a free election of officers. A single individual, no

matter how dedicated, should not take on the responsibility of selecting the president, especially an individual who has not been vetted. The so-named president has proven to be an erratic and disrupting influence, alienating and actually “firing” volunteers who have been operating the book store adjacent to the library for years and providing many thousands of dollars to the library for publications and children’s programs. I take only one exception to your excellent article: The volunteers are not all older ladies; there are gentlemen volunteers also, and younger ladies as well. Thank you for letting the sunshine in at the venerable Dana Point Library Book Store.

BOOKSTORE VOLUNTEERS A SPECIAL PART OF COMMUNITY CATHY CLARK, past Ways and Means chairman

I was sorry and dismayed to read about the problems involving the Friends of the Library. I started the book sales when we moved to Dana Point from Sierra Madre, where I was the chairman of the book sale. We actually started used book fundraising in the small library downtown in what is now the dentist and chiropractic offices before the present building was built. After three years and with no permanent bookstore in sight, I resigned and started working as a temporary library clerk in the Orange County Library system. I have watched the Friends and the book sales grow through the years. The Friends group pushed through to a real bookstore, and, with the hard work of

many faithful volunteers and leaders like June Bauer, it has been able to raise much money for our Dana Point Library. These funds have been a tremendous help by adding dollars to stretch tight budgets for many programs. These extras include special books and magazines and speakers such as horticulturists, artists and authors. There are also the highly successful and much-loved summer reading and children’s programs presented by retired librarian Carolyn Hopkins. These have all added to a good library experience for our patrons and have helped promote the joy of reading for our young people. It is my hope that these present problems will be settled soon and that the memories of the good things accomplished in the past will supersede them. I also hope that the Book Store and its wonderful crew of volunteers can get back to what they do best: giving their time and efforts to making our library and its Friends group a special part of the community of Dana Point as they have always done most successfully.

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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

DANA POINT HARBOR BOAT SHOW 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Four-day boat show known as the “Biggest Little Boat Show in the West.” Admission only $1 on Friday; weekend admission $12, plus the show opens at 10 a.m. Sat & Sun. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, www.danaboatshow.com.

CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL 8 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents the classic musical production on stage, debuting tonight with preview night (admission special: $24-$34), with shows through June 10. Regular tickets $30-$40. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. EVERLAST 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. VENTANA VINEYARDS WINE TASTING 5:30 p.m.9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Ventana Vineyards from Monterey. Try seven wine tastes for $15. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. DEREK BORDEAUX 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

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ROGUE SUP FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. San Clemente-based Rogue Stand Up Paddleboards host the event at Baby Beach in the Dana Point Harbor, where locals of all ages are invited to try stand up paddling. Free lessons will be given each hour. 34551 Puerto Place, Dana Point, 949.276.8899.

THE ART OF PASTRY WORKSHOP 2 p.m.-5 p.m. MOF Chef Stephane Treand teaches you how to create pastries at The Art of Pastry school. Cost $100 each. 903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 100, San Clemente, 949.340.3772, www.stephanetreand.com/courses/food-enthusiasts. Dana Point Times June 1–7, 2012

GO.SEE.DO: JUNE MEANS MOVIES IN THE PARK Looking for a free, local family event? Dana Point will kick off its fourth annual Movies in the Park series Friday, June 1 with a showing of The Lion King. Each Friday throughout the month of June, a family-friendly movie will be shown at Lantern Bay Park at 8 p.m. The series will feature Toy Story 3 on June 8, Tangled on June 15, the original Willy Wonka on June 22 and Puss in Boots on June 29. Free popcorn will be provided, but be sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Attendees can purchase beverages and snacks, the proceeds of which will go toward a local elementary school or a nonprofit. The City of Dana Point Community Services and Parks Department has organized the summer Movies in the Park series since 2009. “We aim to provide quality community events for Dana Point,” Recreation Supervisor Sherry Murphy said. This one has really grown since the first year we did it.” Last year, about 1,000 local residents attended each movie showing, she said. “It’s a nice, fun family event. Every age group loves it, from kids to seniors,” said Murphy. Attendees can park in one of two parking lots or on Park Lantern. Valet parking at Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort will be available for $10 per car. For more information, call the City of Dana Point at 949.248.3530. —Sara Gold

SWING DANCE BY THE SEA 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 20th anniversary of the USO/Canteen Night with dancing, live music and dinner at the SC Community Center, presented by San Clemente Rotary Club and San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department. Uniforms and 40s era attire welcomed. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.1440, www.sanclementerotary.org. SJC ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR 10 a.m. A 90-minute weekly tour, starting at Verdugo at the train station in San Juan Capistrano, that features the architecture of Los Rios Street, the downtown area including the Michael Graves Library, the Mission Basilica and more. Cost $5 per person; proceeds support Friends of the Library. For information: 949.489.0736. LIVE MUSIC CRUISE 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf brings back its popular music cruise on the 95-foot Dana Pride with a full bar and more. Cost $. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. CUBENSIS 9 p.m. Live concert by the Grateful Dead tribute band at OC Tavern. Tickets $10. OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. FRIENDS & ENABLERS 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live funk and blues music at Still Water. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

sunday

VILLAGE ART FAIR 10 a.m.3 p.m. The first Sunday of the month, the San Clemente DBA hosts the art fair on Avenida Del Mar, featuring arts and crafts, entertainment and more. www.villagesanclemente.org.

monday

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

KARAOKE 8 p.m. Live karaoke every night at Taka-O. 21 and older after 9 p.m. 425 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.498.7111, www.taka-orestaurant.com.

tuesday

KILLER DANA DUO 7 p.m.11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

CURIOSITY CARTS 10 a.m.-12 p.m. A hands-on learning experience with replicas of mission artifacts for kids 5 and older at Mission San Juan Capistrano. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

wednesday

RATTLESNAKE WORKSHOP 7 p.m. Special event by The Reserve/Richard & Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy at the RMV Presentation Center all about Orange County rattlesnakes. Donation optional. 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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ART WALK 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Laguna Beach art galleries open their doors for the art walk featuring special exhibits, entertainment and refreshments. 949.683.6871, www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com.

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE 8 p.m. A new dramatic play is now showing onstage at Cabrillo Playhouse; shows through June 24. Tickets $15-$20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

JAZZ AT THE CASA: GREGG YOUNG AND THE 2ND STREET BAND 7 p.m. Concert at Casa Romantica as part of its jazz series. $10-$25. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

SUNDAY BLUEGRASS BRUNCH 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Live music during brunch at Zona’s, featuring Rick Dunham and Candy Girard. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.970.4568, www.zonaitalianrestaurant.com.

PATO BANTON 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

ASHUN 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind and Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. Page 8

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SUDOKU by Myles Mellor Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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City Remembers Fallen, Honors Troops Text and photos by Alan Wickstrom Dana Point Times

ana Point’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 and the City of Dana Point hosted the 12th Annual Memorial Day Observance at Pines Park Monday, May 28. Bill Manes, VFW quartermaster, served as master of ceremonies, and Aircraft Group 39 from Camp Pendleton executed the presentation of colors. Welcoming remarks were given

by State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey of Dana Point and Scott Schoeffel, Dana Point city councilman and former mayor. VFW Post Commander Joe Snyder and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tres C. Smith then honored veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, after which the veterans received a standing ovation for their service. The service concluded with a roll call recognizing the names of those lost within the past year. DP

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DOLPHIN DYNAMIC DUO EARN MVP NODS

At the end of each high school season, coaches suggest their picks for the most valuable player of their respective league. Usually it is just one standout athlete who gets the honor, but this year, sophomore Christian Hessenauer and junior Bryce Yould from the Dana Hills boys volleyball team took home the South Coast League Co-MVP title. Hessenauer, who plays the opposite position, and Yould, a middle blocker, both helped the Dolphins make their push into the playoffs earlier this month and were the offensive focal points of a team that went 30-5 overall (8-0 league) en route to their third

Bryce Yould, center, and Christian Hessenauer, No. 3, earned South Coast Co-MVP honors. Courtesy Photo

consecutive South Coast League title. “They’re a really good one-two punch,” coach Oz Simmons said. “When Bryce is in the middle and we’re passing well, we’re getting the

Dana Point Table Tennis Club Booms By Steve Breazeale Dana Point Times

ne by one, people enter the gym at the Dana Point Community Center. It’s the day before Memorial Day, and not many are expected to show up because of the holiday. But in they come, dozens of them, with their gym bags, workout shoes and paddles. Those milling around talk about what part of their game they’ve been working on. Forehands, backhands and spin seem to be the popular subjects. And then the noise starts. The squeak of a sneaker, the metronomic click, click, click of a little round, plastic ball. Those filing in are here for table tennis, or as most of us know it—ping pong. Under the tutelage of former U.S. National Men’s Single Champion Atilla Malek, dozens fill the Community Center gym every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to learn the game and have fun. The 20 or so members of the Dana Point Table Tennis Club who attended Sunday had a special place for their paddles, which were coveted like prized possessions that never left the hand, bag or back pocket of the one it belonged to. Each session begins with a warm up, where the paddles are removed from their secure means of travel and put to good use. The old play against the young, the novice play against seasoned players. From there, Malek gives guidance, splitting the group up into two sections. “The members show up and they like to have some sort of structure, so I tell them where to play,” Malek said of the club’s serious but not so serious nature. “First things first: people are here to have fun. So I provide a sort of semi-structured workout that keeps them busy and involved.” When looking over his career accolades, it’s safe to say Malek, 59, knows a thing or two about the sport. Born and raised in Hungary, Malek was already a fixture on the European table tennis circuit before he and his wife moved to the U.S. in 1978. Since then he has represented the U.S Men’s table tennis team in ’83, won national titles in the Over 30 and Over 40 divisions and earned the 1980 U.S. Open Team champion, to go along with his ’78 Men’s Singles title. In the back corner of the gym, Malek, ever the watchful eye, conducts his personal training sessions for those Dana Point Times June 1–7, 2012

Members of the Dana Point Table Tennis Club practicing during their weekly Sunday session. Photo by Steve Breazeale

wishing to improve their game. A futuristic-looking machine is strapped to one side of a table spits out perfect serves to the player on the opposite side, allowing Malek to stand in the middle and critique the players’ form. His eyes dart back and forth as he examines every aspect of a player’s motion. “I can teach people in two minutes what they couldn’t

ball to him…If we aren’t passing well, we go to Christian on the opposite, where we can score off digs in transition.” The Yould-Hessenauer duo saved their best for the playoffs, combining for 38 kills in their second round victory over Newport Harbor. “That’s how it is—we push each other,” Yould said. “Against (Newport Harbor) we both played great. A few weeks earlier (against San Clemente) I wasn’t having the best game, but he stepped up. We’re both really competitive and we both click real well.” —Steve Breazeale

learn in 20 years. But once I show them how easy it is, they start to get better and have more fun,” Malek said. Outside of Malek’s corner of the gym, there are battles taking place; the most interesting one is between 14-yearold Cole Riel and 80-year-old Ken Dewhirst, both of Laguna Niguel. Riel plays with the youthful energy you would expect from him. He jumps into the air, throws his right arm up to maximize spin and finishes his move with an authoritative stomp of his right foot. On the other side of the net, the tall, bespectacled Dewhirst looks unassuming but moves around with the fluidity of a man half his age. His upper body never seems to get off balance as he glides from one side of the table to the other, keeping up with the youngster. Dewhirst, who is attempting to qualify for the U.S Open Senior Division, was released from the hospital only three months ago but can’t stand staying indoors for very long, according to his wife and No. 1 fan, Rosemarie Dewhirst, who sits in the stands to watch the action. The club has grown since its inception back in March and now boasts about 30 regular members with new ones coming in every Sunday, according to Malek, and the club plans to host its first tournament in July. The Dana Point Open Table Tennis Tournament will feature experienced and recreation level competition, so everyone can participate. Another tournament, which will feature more skilled players, is being planned for September. Malek welcomes all levels of players to come and join in the activities. A three-month club membership costs $59. If you want to learn from Malek himself, you can take part in his individual lessons, which cost $25 for each two-hour session. Visit www.danapoint.org/recreation for more details. DP

Dolphin Report: SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | BY STEVE BREAZEALE

BOYS TENNIS • Sophomore Chase Masciorini’s great 2011-2012 season came to an end May 25 after losing to Burroughs High junior Garrett Auproux in three sets, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, in the second round of the CIF-SS Boys Individual Tennis Championships. BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • Junior Brenna Barker and senior Chase Messinger will represent the Dolphins at the State Track and Field Tournament June 1 and 2. Both Barker, who qualiﬁed in the triple jump, and Page 11

Messinger, who will compete in the pole vault, qualified for the final and most prestigious tournament of the season by earning top seeds at the CIF Southern Section Masters May 25. Barker will be a No. 3 seed at state after posting a finals jump of 38-05 1/2 . Messinger finished in a tie for the No. 10 seed at the Masters after clearing a height of 14-03. Next 7 days: June 1-2 at the CIF State Track and Field Championships, TBA. www.danapointtimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK Ryan Martin Age: 11, Marblehead Elementary Ryan Martin started surfing at the age of 7 but really got into it at about age 9. Since then, he has been honing his skills, and this season marked his first time completing a full competition series. And for a first-timer, Ryan had a remarkably successful year with a No. 7 ranking in the National Scholastic Surfing Association Explorer Super Grom division. In NSSA Open competition, Ryan surfed his way to a fourth-place finish at the West Coast Open Championships, which took place May 17-20 in Huntington Beach, with a No. 8 ranking in the Mini Grom division. He has now turned his full attention to practicing for the upcoming NSSA Nationals competition, focusing special effort toward making his hits more vertical and landing Ryan Martin. Photo by Jack McDaniel airs more consistently. He is dedicating three to four hours every day to practice— weather and conditions permitting. When not in the water, Ryan enjoys skateboarding and hanging out with his friends. In school he is a mostly-“A” student whose favorite subject is math. He will attend Shorecliffs Middle School next year and will try out for the surf team. Ryan credits his parents for much of his success this year. “My dad gives me great advice as my coach. My mom takes me to the beach every day and gives me a pep talk before every heat,” he said. “Having my parents on the beach cheering me on makes me happy and confident that I can do it.”—Andrea Swayne

Hobie Innovates

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Surfing Heritage Foundation presents special exhibit By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

hen it comes to surfing heritage, few have made such lasting and long-term contributions to the culture and industry like Hobie Alter and company. From innovative surfboard design to the invention of the Hobie Cat catamaran and an enduring sports retail chain, a new exhibit at the Surfing Heritage Foundation celebrates all things Hobie. Barry Haun, foundation curator and creative director, has brought together an interesting and historically significant exhibit titled “The Innovations of Hobie,” on display through July 15 at the Surfing Heritage Museum, 110 Calle Iglesia in San Clemente. Haun said he was honored to curate such an important exhibition with which to introduce the new Croul Family Foundation Gallery. “Hobie has contributed so much to the whole culture of modern surfing—and mostly out of his own desire to just have fun. As Hobie put it, ‘I like designing stuff,

This classic image of Hobie at San O is part of the “Innovations of Hobie” exhibit at the Surfing Heritage Foundation. Courtesy photo

building a better toy,’” Haun said. “This was a wonderful opportunity to launch our rotating exhibit space where we can showcase a far wider variety of material than a typical surf-themed display.” Haun also hopes the show will encourage the foundation’s current audience to support their work, create excitement for what they have planned for the future and inspire new visitors to the museum. On June 9 at 1 p.m., surf icon and legendary shaper Renny Yater, who got

his start glassing for Hobie, will host a walk-through of the foundation’s exhibit. Admission to this special event is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Can’t make it June 9? The museum is open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission is free to members and children 12 and under, $5 for nonmembers and $4 for students, seniors and military. For more information, log on to www. surfingheritage.org. DP

NSSA West Coast Championships, Open, Explorer and Airshow Divisions, May 17-20, Huntington Beach, Pier First place and local finishers only. OPEN MEN: 1. Hiroto Oohara, Japan; 2. Colt Ward, SC; 3. Jake Davis, CB. OPEN JUNIORS: 1. Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz; 2. Griffin Colapinto, SC. OPEN BOYS: 1. John Mel, NB. OPEN MINI GROMS: 1. Dagan Stagg, Carlsbad; 3. Crosby Colapinto, SC; 4. Ryan Martin, SC. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Kulia Doherty, Rancho Santa Fe; 2. Tia Blanco, SC. OPEN GIRLS: 1. Frankie Harrer, Malibu; 2. Tia Blanco, SC. OPEN LONGBOARD: 1. Tony Bartovich, HB. EXPLORER MEN: 1. Taylor Mathiesen, Carlsbad. EXPLORER JUNIORS: 1. Thelen Worrell, Malibu. EXPLORER BOYS: 1. Griffin Colapinto, SC. EXPLORER MENEHUNE: 1. John Mel, NB. EXPLORER SUPER GROMS: 1. Nick Marshall, Encinitas; 4. Kade Matson, SC; 6. Ethan Mudge, CB. EXPLORER WOMEN: 1. Kulia Doherty, Rancho Santa Fe; 5. Malia Osterkamp, SC. EXPLORER GIRLS: 1. Frankie Harrer, Malibu; 4. Malia Osterkamp, SC. EXPLORER MASTERS: 1. Rick Takahashi, SD. EXPLORER SENIORS: 1. Rick Takahashi, SD. EXPLORER SUPER SENIORS: 1. Mike Glevy, SD. EXPLORER DUKE: 1. Rick Fignetti, HB. EXPLORER LONGBOARD: 1. Austin Sonnier, SD. AIRSHOW: 1. Taylor Clark, Encinitas; 2. Griffin Colapinto, SC; 5.5 Trevor Thornton, SC; 5.5 Colin Deveze, SC. For full results, see www.danapointtimes.com.