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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 26

Model Citizen Capo Beach model builder makes a living doing what he loves, shares craft with local students E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

Malcolm Wilson stands with an accurately detailed collection of models of his own favorite surfboards. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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State’s Top Energy Officials Urge Conservation

City Reins in Coconuts after Increased Police Calls

Five Local Surfers Named to USA Surf Team

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What’s Up With...

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…Coconuts?

THE LATEST: The Dana Point Planning Commission on Monday voted 4-0 (Commissioner Gary Newkirk was absent) to changes the conditional use permit for Coconuts of Capistrano Beach bar and restaurant.

The hearing was called as a result of an increased number of police calls relating to the establishment, as well as building and health related code violations.

Police Services reported calls to the business doubled from 25 in 2010 to 55 in 2011 and presently, there have been 26 calls.

According to Kyle Butterwick, community development director, Coconuts owner Arpi Evans and building owner Tom Storey have been cooperative.

“We have met with both Arpi and Storey to fashion a new set of operating parameters and both are in agreement with the new conditions,” said Butterwick.

WHAT’S NEXT: The changes include limiting live music to Thursday through Sunday from 8 p.m. to midnight, ending alcohol service at 1 a.m. instead of 2 a.m., strict enforcement of the maximum occupancy limit, and submitting a new security plan within 30 days. Building code violations must also be corrected.

The business can also incur charges should excessive police service be required to abate any nuisance at the establishment.

Coconuts’ operations will be reevaluated 30 days following the re-start of live entertainment.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, see www.danapoint.org. —Andrea Swayne

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... a Teacher Charged?

THE LATEST: A middle school math Dana Point Times June 29–July 5, 2012

teacher, already accused of lewd conduct on two students, was charged this week with sexually assaulting a third student while alone with her on campus.

Richard John Rack, 50, of San Clemente, was charged for the sex crimes against the eighth-grade female, including five felony counts of lewd acts on a child and one felony count of oral copulation of a minor under 16. If convicted of all felony counts, he faces a maximum sentence of six years and four months in state prison.

Rack had previously been charged with two misdemeanor counts of child annoyance of two other students after a June 6 arrest. If convicted on these counts, he faces a maximum of two years in jail.

Rack has worked at Shorecliffs Middle School since 2002.

WHAT’S NEXT: Rack is being held on $1 million bail and is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing Wednesday, July 18 at 8:30 a.m.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact District Attorney Investigator Lou Gutierrez at 714.347.8794.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com. — Stacie N. Galang

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... Summer Power?

THE LATEST: Anticipating a hotter than usual summer and the loss of power production from San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, the state’s top energy officials are urging consumers to conserve energy.

The Flex Alert campaign kicked off Wednesday in Alhambra at a recently opened simulation training center where power grid heat wave drills are underway, according to a news release from the California Independent System Operator.

Executives from California ISO and Southern California Edison joined Robert Weisenmiller, California Energy Commission chairman, on a June 27 tour of the

facility. They were expected to warn of potential power shortages and to encourage reduced energy use.

“The weather forecast for Southern California shows temperatures will be above average in July and August—driving demand for electricity as the largest power plant in the area, SONGS, is projected to stay closed this summer,” the release said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Flex Alert campaign will launch television advertising to promote the program and keep the lights on this summer.

FIND OUT MORE: sign up for Flex Alerts and track grid updates at www.flexalert.org or www.caiso.com. —SNG

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…CUSD?

THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees on June 27 approved a $331 million budget for the 2012-2013 school year.

The 4-3 vote cut spending by as much as $51 million. Trustees Addonizio, Anna Bryson and Sue Palazzo cast the three “No” votes.

Trustees also approved contract changes with the district’s unions, Capistrano Unified Education Association, the California School Employees Association and Teamsters Union.

After being presented the outline of the contract with CUEA, trustee Ellen Addonizio tried to speak but Vice President John Alpay quickly motioned to end debate and the item was voted on.

Alpay again blocked Addonizio from speaking when it came time to vote on approval of the budget.

WHAT’S NEXT: There will be a 1.5 student increase in class size ratio and anywhere from five to 15 instructional furlough days are allotted for in the coming school year.

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FIND OUT MORE: See www.capousd.org.

—Steve Breazeale

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…July 4 Fireworks?

THE LATEST: A public notice was issued aimed at preventing traffic control problem at Dana Point Harbor on the 4th of July.

The biggest potential problems involve incoming traffic back-ups caused by cars waiting for spots in yacht club parking lots and the enormous outflow of traffic after the fireworks. Both of which can potentially block access to emergency vehicles, Dana Point Police Chief Lynn Koehmstedt said.

Deputies will begin checking parking lots on the island in the early afternoon.

Should the lots become full, police will close the Island Way Bridge at any time between noon and 7:30 p.m.

Those needing access to the island should contact deputies on site. If parking is available, cars will be allowed to cross.

If conditions permit, the entire island may also be reopened.

All Harbor entrances along Del Prado and PCH will be closed at around 7:30 p.m., allowing access to only public transportation and emergency vehicles.

The closure will remain in effect until the crowd clears after the fireworks show-approximately 10:30 p.m.

WHAT’S NEXT: Dana Point Police Services Deputy Brett Gardner asks residents to make a plan that includes arriving early and to remember that slip rental does not guarantee a place to park a car.

Event goers should also consider using the free shuttle bus service, making round trips between Dana Hills High School and the Harbor from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, contact Gardner at 949.248.3517 or blbardner@ocsd.org. —AS www.danapointtimes.com

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Model Citizen Capo Beach model builder makes a living doing what he loves, shares craft with local students

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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alcolm Wilson spends an average of 80 hours a week building models, alone inside his Capistrano Beach home workshop.

Along with the requisite tools, supplies and works-in-progress, the room is packed floor to ceiling with an assortment of stuff that includes everything from antique toys, collectible Hawaiiana, photos, newspaper clippings, carvings from Bali, Indian shadow puppets and one unopened can of Haggis.

Among this dusty hodgepodge of mementos is where Wilson says he finds much of his inspiration.

His work often “outgrows” his studio space and moves outside to the driveway of the bluish-green house on the corner of Camino de Estrella and Camino Capistrano, where many first catch sight of his work.

From miniature surfboard replicas and boats to architectural models, Wilson’s creations regularly pique the interest of passersby.

But his biggest contribution to the community—and many of his most enjoyable moments—happen in the few hours he spends each week in a classroom.

Wilson has taken his love of model building from hobby to career. In the past few years, he has shared his skill and passion with a new generation of model builders, teaching a Regional Occupational Program class at San Clemente High School.

Wilson recalls catching the model-building bug early in life. He and twin brother Duncan Wilson, a biology and physics teacher at San Clemente High, were exposed to the craft by their father, an avid builder of model airplanes who shared the hobby with them when they were only about 5 years old.

“We built kites and boats and airplanes,” said Wilson. “Our mom wasn’t too pleased about Dad letting us use X-Acto Knives, but we never hurt ourselves or each other—seriously anyway.”

The brothers grew up in San Clemente, surfing the local breaks and graduating from San Clemente High School in 1974.

Wilson went to San Diego State University to pursue an art degree in graphic communication. He wasn’t really sure at the time what he would do with the art classes he was taking only that it would be something creative.

For tuition, Wilson made money silk screening T-shirts and printing posters for fraternity events, but he ended up Dana Point Times June 29–July 5, 2012

Model maker, Malcolm Wilson of Capistrano Beach, does some repair work to Team America, a 6-foot-long, fully functional trimaran built by one of his ROP 3-D Model Making classes this year. Before beaching in Solana, its fastest speed was clocked at 3.25 miles per hour, the current speed leader among this semester’s three vessels. Photo by Andrea Swayne

abandoning his quest for a degree in favor of enrolling in every art class he could get into.

He went on to hold several jobs in the print media field, from paste up and plate making for the Capistrano Valley News to working in the art departments of a handful of magazines.

In the early 1990s, while working as the Art Director for Cycle News Magazine in Long Beach, his wife, Kathy Wilson, saw an ad in the paper for a model builder and encouraged him to apply.

Wilson got the job and spent four years building models of amusement parks and ride vehicles for Battaglia and Associates in Irvine.

“The job opened up the whole new possibility of making a living in this field. It was fun and paid good money,” Wilson said. “I got to travel to places like Japan and Korea and learned specialized skills like mold making, casting and vacuum forming. I knew this was what I wanted to do.”

As a new father, he really wanted to spend more time with his young sons.

Wilson’s oldest boy, Cameron, was 2 and the youngest, Errol, was about 6 months old when he left Battaglia.

“It seemed like the right time to make a change and work from home. The company was going to lay off one of my coworkers, and I suggested they lay me off and keep him on instead,” said Wilson. “They agreed and I took the plunge. It was a big step to go from having a regular paycheck to being self-employed, but it gave me a great feeling of freedom too.”

In his new-found freedom Wilson made his first model surfboard collection for display. He loaded it into the back of his car and drove up and down the coast to see if there was a market for his work.

“I sold the first one that day to T.K. Brimer, owner of Frog House Surf Shop in Newport Beach. Eight were sold within a month,” said Wilson.

The models were soon being snatched up by the likes of Quiksilver’s Australian co-founder and CEO, John Law, among other enthusiastic collectors.

Next, Wilson made a Greg Noll col-

lection and donated it to one of the first Waterman’s Ball auctions—the Surfing Industry Manufacturers Association’s main fundraising event for the SIMA Environmental Fund.

The incredibly detailed and historically accurate collection set off a bidding war between Bobby McKnight, Quiksilver USA CEO, and another serious bidder.

The piece sold to McKnight for something to the likes of $5,000.

“It was really exciting. I was only asking about $1500 at the time,” Wilson said.

“Bobby’s purchase gave me and my work some instant cred’. Thanks again Bob.” Soon after, he met the CEOs of other surf brands, museum curators and private collectors around the world and developed a large following.

In the ’90s Wilson also built up a good business making architectural models and prototype pieces for an obscure collection of new products trying to make it to market.

For the past decade Wilson has been SIMA’s go-to guy for the creation of its Waterman of the Year, Environmentalist of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement awards. The awards are realistic dioramas of award winners’ favorite surf breaks and surfboards.

“It’s fun to research those places and to make something very personal to each honoree,” said Wilson. “Aside from teaching, it’s probably my favorite assignment of the year.”

Four years ago San Clemente High School principal George Duarte asked if Wilson would be interested in teaching an ROP class at the school. His response was “an enthusiastic, ‘Why not?’”

“I wasn’t really sure what I was getting myself into but it sounded like fun,” Wilson said. “I felt like it would be a good opportunity to share my passion with kids who may have missed out on learning to create real art with their hands instead of just ‘virtual’ art with a computer keyboard.”

The class, 3-D Model Making, is taught through the Capistrano-Laguna Beach Regional Occupation Program, and classes

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are held in Duncan Wilson’s San Clemente High science lab.

Classes average 25 students in two to three sessions per week. A total of nearly 300 students have taken the class so far.

“It’s amazing how Malcolm takes students with varied ability levels, interests and grade point averages and finds a common spark among them,” said Duarte. “He teaches them skills while engaging them in projects that are civic minded and really quite adventurous.”

At first the curriculum included only sculpting, mold making and architectural modeling, but soon morphed into a model boat-making class that now includes design, engineering and construction, from surfboard-style shaping and fiberglassing to sewing and rigging sails. Students have also learned some sailing theory, navigation and geography.

The local business community has also become involved through sponsorships by companies including Rainbow Sandals, Basham’s Surfboard Factory and Skullcandy in San Clemente and in the Dana Point area, Ganahl Lumber and Curlew Sailing Charters. Bob Harrison, owner of the schooner Curlew, donated one of the boat’s old sails for sail cloth, and crew member Ed Benz donated lead that he’d collected over the years—diving, fishing and tire weights, etc.—for ballast. Friends Steve Carter and Rick Olson have also lent generous financial support, Wilson said.

In the class, students build a fully functional, scale model sailboat designed to sail the ocean, semi-autonomously.

The boats are engineered to take their cues from the prevailing wind. They are balanced to sail 45 degrees off the wind— a lee helm—and stay on a starboard tack with the help of an onboard wind vane.

The wind vane is linked to the rudder and prevents the boats from veering off course.

After studying the winds, currents, weather patterns and swell, students end the semester by launching the boats in a race across the Pacific, hopefully to Hawaii, and follow them via the onboard GPS transmitters.

“I like how the class was hands-on and everyone’s ideas were valued,” said student and recent graduate Dallas Krick.

“It inspired me to study architecture and engineering in college.”

Last semester’s launch took place at Capo Beach on June 12. Wilson and his enthusiastic group of students were joined by his brother—who serenaded on the bagpipes—family, neighbors and friends.

This time the winds didn’t cooperate.

“Our predicted southwesterly winds turned into southeasterlies and the boats hit Solana Beach” Wilson said. “Everyone learned something new, and the kids are eager to apply what they learned and try again. Trial and error; it’s the best way to learn.”

One of the boats set sail again Wednesday, and students are hoping for westerly winds so they can re-launch the other two within the next few days. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter SPONSORED BY

Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY NEVILLE ROANE-KING 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.

Sunday, June 24 STOLEN VEHICLE Golden Lantern, 34600 Block (8:04 p.m.)

A grey BMW 528I was stolen after the owner left it in the parking lot before going to the beach. The vehicle was found parked at the intersection of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Island Way. DISTURBANCE Westborne Drive, 25300 Block (7:14 p.m.)

A 55-year-old man was arrested after breaking his father’s glass sliding door and fleeing.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24800 Block (6:26 p.m.) A group of male juveniles was seen throwing rocks at cars from the cliff across the street.

DISTURBANCE Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (6:07 p.m.)

A woman informed the Department of Animal Care and Control that she had been attacked by a pit-bull. She called deputies because the male owner was threatening and harassing her.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Calle Real/Calle Naranja (8:50 a.m.)

Four juveniles, two male and two female, were seen jumping onto the street in front of cars and then running back onto the sidewalk. The caller reported that none of them had been hit, although she nearly drove into them.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Pacific Coast Highway/Del Obispo Street (7:06 a.m.) A woman called to report a group of about eight homeless people that have been living next to the water district building. She said a homeless couple began camping there about two weeks ago, and the group has since grown.

Saturday, June 23 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (10:47 Dana Point Times June 29–July 5, 2012

p.m.) A woman reported that her roommate had been sitting outside for two days and was acting bizarre. She told police the roommate, who had not eaten or drank anything during the two days, told her she was “waiting for God on Sunday.”

NON COHABITANT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Alcazar Drive, 33700 Block (5:44 p.m.)

A man told deputies his wife assaulted him and left in a white Ford Explorer. Officers arrived to the scene but left after he declined medical attention. He called again later after his wife had returned home.

The wife, a 37-year-old bartender who was drunk and was believed to be taking illegal narcotics, was arrested.

Friday, June 22 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Pacific Coast Highway/Dana Point Harbor (10:23 p.m.) A woman in her 30s, who was in the lobby of the Laguna Cliffs Marriott with two young children, was disoriented and possibility on illegal drugs. Reportedly, she did not know her own name.

Thursday, June 21 9-1-1 HANGUP-WIRELESS Terrace Street, 0 Block (10:28 p.m.) A man called to report another man trying to punch him through his vehicle window.

FIREWORK VIOLATION Avenida Las Palmas, 26600 Block (8:31 p.m.) A man called to report a group of people setting off fireworks on the corner of Avenida Las Palmas and Calle Juanita.

He told police that these infractions had been occurring for the past few nights.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Dana Maple, 24900 Block (5:24 p.m.)

A woman’s Labrador dog was off its leash and jumped onto a patio, killing a chicken.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Blue Lantern/Alta Vista Drive (9:30 a.m.)

A caller reported that a woman knocked on her car door, asking for a ride. The woman was accusing her boyfriend of trying to strangle her for stealing heroin.

9-1-1 HANGUP-WIRELESS Via Verde/Via California (4:12 a.m.)

A male called 9-1-1, stating that he needed help and did not know where he was, and then hung up the phone. Operators said the caller could barely speak.

Wednesday, June 20 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (9:43 p.m.) A bald man wearing a white buttonup shirt and carrying a black briefcase was seen taking pictures of a mother and “doing something” in his SUV. The mother’s 15-year-old daughter, who called deputies, said the man was taking the photos through the living room window.

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NEWS BITES

Compiled by Andrea Swayne

PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Historical Society Awards Scholarships to Dana Point Students

Registration Open for Youth Sailing Classes and Racing

The Dana Point Historical Society held its annual scholarship barbecue fundraiser Monday at Doheny State Beach and awarded two $1,000 scholarships to local high school graduates.

This year’s scholarship recipients were Dana Point’s Allison Payne, a graduate of Dana Hills High School and San Clemente High grad, Jenay D. Drake of Capistrano Beach.

“We were very pleased with the turnout of support from DPHS members and residents,” said Carlos N. Olvera, Historical Society president. “And, we are proud of this year’s awardees. Allison Payne will be going to Cal Berkley and Jenay Drake to San Francisco State University.”

Funds raised at the annual barbecue allow the Historical Society to continue to award the two $1,000 scholarships each year to Dana Point resident students from both Dana Hills High School and San Clemente High School, he said.

The first two-week session of the Dana Point Yacht Club Junior Sailing Classes are full, but there are still spots left in the second and third sessions, running July 9-20 and July 30-August 10. Students may sign up for either or both of the remaining two-week sessions, with a reduced price for participating in both. Classes are conducted in sabots for beginners and lasers and Collegiate Flying Juniors, or CFJs, for intermediate and advanced students. Yacht Club membership is not required and there are a few boats to rent. .

Beginning this week, members of Dana Point Yacht Club, Dana West Yacht Club, Westwind Sailing and the Sea Scouts will be running Soda Can Racing for juniors on Tuesday nights, at 5:30 p.m. The events, patterned after the adults’ Thursday Beer Can Racing events, offers fun, friendly competition and will run all year long, weather permitting. For more information, call 949.496.2900 ext. 2.

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Forward a picture along, too! We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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Business Beat

BY SARA GOLD

News and updates on Dana Point’s business community

NEW BUSINESS u The Real Deli, 34320 Pacific Coast Highway, 949.229.DELI, www.therealdeli. wordpress.com/tag/dana-point The Real Deli opened on Pacific Coast Highway, across from Doheny Park, in March. Although originally scheduled to open March 3 during the Dana Point Festival of Whales, the deli actually opened about a week later, due to unforeseen circumstances.

“We came in for our first day at 7 a.m., and the whole place was flooded,” explained Charlie Mattouk, who owns the restaurant with fiancée Alicia Matos.

The Real Deli is open every day except Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. offering an exciting variety of sandwiches, breads and desserts. They even serve breakfast all day.

Matouk said that despite having a bit of a rocky start, the deli is now in fine form and the restaurant is quickly gaining a local following of regular customers.

“Our customers are wonderful,” said Mattouk. “People keep coming back more and more, and we have already added new things to our menu.”

According to Mattouk, customer favorites include the rib eye au jus, house smoked pastrami and smoked turkey.

The Real Deli is also one of several local small businesses that participate in the 5 Stars Card system. By using a 5 Stars Card, patrons of The Real Deli can earn points towards free menu items. One point is awarded for every $5 purchased. Customers can easily sign up for a card at The Real Deli or at another participating store, including PCH Rides in Dana Point as well as Rio Deli and Little Thai Hut in San Clemente.

Stop in and mention this article between now and July 8 to receive 20 percent off your total purchase.

String Tennis Shop, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, 949.388.7891, www.stringtennisshop.com String Tennis Shop opened its doors in Blue Lantern Plaza in April. The store will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting on July 14 at 11 a.m. California State Senator Mimi Walters and Dana Point Mayor Lara Anderson will be in attendance, and there

will be games and activities.

In addition to stringing rackets, String Tennis Shop sells rackets, strings, shoes, bags, outfits and other tennis gear. Store owner Tony Krogius has over 30 years of experience stringing rackets and has stringed rackets for tennis professionals such as John McEnroe and Andre Agassi. Krogius owns the store with his wife, Stephanie London, who played for the U.S. Nationals tennis team as a teenager and went on to be an All-American player at USC. “Dana Point, San Clemente and surrounding areas have been hungry for a tennis shop for a while,” said Krogius.

According to the store’s website, “String is a family business built on a passion for tennis, the sport that has touched and enhanced our lives. We saw a need for a convenient, full service and friendly local tennis specialty shop, so here we are. Come by for your tennis needs or just to say hello and talk tennis.”

Check out String’s blowout racket frame sale, while supplies last or until the grand opening on the 14th. u Robin Milonakis Group, 24921 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.293.8331, www.robinmilonakis.com The Robin Milonakis Group celebrated the grand opening of their new Harbor area office with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting in May. Milonakis, an experienced real estate professional, is dedicated to helping home buyers and sellers in Orange County make their real estate dreams a reality. For Milonakis, helping clients make informed real estate decisions is part of her commitment to giving back to the community. She also raises money for philanthropic organizations, such as the Soroptimist Society.

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Dana Point from San Diego in June of last year.

“We had the opportunity to sell our business in San Diego, and it was the perfect time for us to come to Orange County,” said Karyn Rose.

Rose Hearing Group specializes in diagnostic and preventative hearing healthcare professional services, including hearing aid screening, evaluations, hearing aids sales and rehabilitative and preventative counseling. Wireless and Bluetooth products designed for the hearing impaired are also available.

NEW LOCATION

u Rose Hearing Group, 25001 DP Harbor, #130, 949.388.5703, www.rosehearing-group. com Rose Hearing Group, an organization that has served Southern California since 1987, recently celebrated the first anniversary of its new Dana Point location. Owners Randy and Karyn Rose relocated their business to

u The Waterhouse, 24671 La Plaza, Suite 2, 949.493.9600, www.ocwaterhouse.com The Waterhouse, which opened as the Shaman Shack last year, changed its named in January and moved to a new location.

Owners Trip and Corey Waterhouse renamed their store to reflect the fact that it is a family-owned business.

Trip and Corey, brother and sister, are both certified fasticians who specialize in helping people better their health through whole food diet, flushes and detoxes. With an apothecary of over 200 organic herbs, The Waterhouse specializes in custom tea blends and herbal formulas. The store also offers pure ionized alkaline water and water filters as well as organic, vegan and raw food catering.

Rose Hearing co-owner, Randy Rose, examines a patient’s ear during a routine checkup. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

Waterhouse owners (L to R) Corey Waterhouse, Norva Johnson and Trip Waterhouse stand outside their store on La Plaza. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

ANNIVERSARY

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String Tennis Shop owner, Tony Krogius, restrings a tennis racket. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

Owner, Alicia Matos and Manager, Charlie Mattouk, greet a customer at The Real Deli.

Photo courtesy of Charlie Mattouk

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“It’s important to go back to our roots and use the natural remedies that our ancestors used,” Corey Waterhouse said. “The body responds to herbs a lot quicker because they come from the earth.”

Mention this article and receive 25 percent off your entire purchase, now until July 30. u OC Lifeguards, 34127 Pacific Coast Highway, 949.276.5050, www.usos.com OC Lifeguards recently moved to its new location at 34127 Pacific Coast Highway.

In addition to having more space, the new location allows OC Lifeguards to better respond to its busiest areas, according to OC Lifeguards Chief Jason Young.

OC Lifeguards is an organization dedicated to educating the public about beach safety to prevent a fun day at the beach from turning into an emergency rescue situation.

Young, who has worked with OC Lifeguards for 22 years, said the organization’s primary method for accomplishing this is on the beach through direct contact with beachgoers.

OC Lifeguards also offers the Junior Lifeguards program, which teaches kids ages 9 to 15 about the fundamentals of beach safety, hazards, equipment, first aid and lifeguard operations. Fourteen- and 15-yearolds have the opportunity to participate in the Orca Program and volunteer as assistant instructors.

OC Lifeguards’ headquarters recently moved to a new building on PCH in the Town Center area of Dana Point. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

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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

MOVIES IN THE PARK 8 p.m.

Dana Point hosts a showing of “Puss in Boots” at Lantern Bay Park. Free event. Snacks available for purchase. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

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GEORGE BUTTS 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music by the artist both Friday and Saturday night at Wind and Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.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.

RICK DALE 6:30 p.m.-close. Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist at Zona’s. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.970.4568, www.ZonasItalianRestaurant.com.

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AT THE MOVIES: ROCK OF AGES STILL ROLLIN’ “It’s better to burn out, than to fade away,” Kurt Cobain wrote in his infamous suicide note 20 years ago. He was quoting Neil Young’s song “My My, Hey Hey” from 1979. In between Neil’s song and Kurt’s letter, the line was also borrowed in the single “Rock of Ages” by ‘80s rock band Def Leppard. For the last six years, Chris D’Arienzo’s musical production “Rock of Ages” has been rocking and rolling with a soundtrack of popular tunes by Leppard, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi and Quiet Riot to name a few. This June, Warner Bros. released the screen adaptation of the retro romp. It’s 1987 and all the hot, young people want to be on the Sunset Strip, specifically the Bourbon Room. Wideeyed Oklahoman Sherrie (Julianne Hough) dreams of singing; young, ambitious Bourbon bartender Drew (Diego Boneta) hopes for rockstardom; club owner Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand in “Rock of Ages.” © 2012 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Dennis (Alec Baldwin) needs to save the place from bankruptcy; mayor’s wife Patricia Whitmore (Catherine Zeta-Jones) wants to shut the bar down; and Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise) is the rockstar about to hit the city. Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand and Malin Ackerman round out the cast, with Adam Shankman as director.

Cruise, Jones and Baldwin give memorably campy performances. But unfortunately it seems viewers under 40 are increasingly losing interest in the era. Classic rock lovers, however, will get a kick out of the farcical ode. — Megan Bianco

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: BOOK SIGNING 4 p.m.6 p.m. The Ecology Center features authors of The Urban Homestead, and Root Simple, Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne who lead a discussion on homestead tips and D.I.Y. skills followed by a book signing. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

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SCIENCE SHOW 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Kids event with hands-on activities at the annual KaleidoKids Summer Event Series at the Kaleidoscope. Free. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

LIVE MUSIC CRUISE 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts the music cruise on the 95-foot Dana Pride with a full bar and more. Cost $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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PAINTING CLASS AND WINE 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Canvas, Paint and Wine, Oh My! Hosts a painting class with wine. Cost $45, includes materials and instruction. Bring your own wine. 131-B Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 714.351.3323, www.canvaspaintandwine.com.

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SUMMER CONCERT IN THE PARK 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Enjoy a free concert at Heritage Park with opening band: Small World Band, and the main band, Revival - A Tribute to CCR & John Fogerty. Free. 3400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday. The 24-hour annual event to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease, held at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park. 1 Via Positiva, www.relayforlife.org/sanjuancapistranoca.

VILLAGE ART FAIR 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tons of vendors have arts, crafts and other fabulous items along Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. Put on by The Downtown Business Association the first Sunday of the month.

More info, 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

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FUNNIEST HOUSE WIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY 8 p.m. Live comedy at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

FESTIVAL OF ARTS 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The 80th anniversary of the outdoor fine art exhibition with works by nearly 150 award-winning artists. General admission $7-$10.

650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

THE UNTOUCHABLES WITH SPECIAL GUEST 9 p.m. Concert at OC Tavern. $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

FLOCK OF ’80S 3 p.m. Live ’80s music at StillWater.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY 10 a.m. Special screening of the movie People Like Us for parents of infants at the Krikorian, with early bird prices. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

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.

SAWDUST FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The annual arts & crafts exhibit is now open featuring more than 200 local Laguna artists. Tickets $7.75 general admission. Runs through Sept. 2. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

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DANA POINT’S FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA 9 p.m. Free fireworks show at Doheny State Beach. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dana point.org.

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OCEAN INSTITUTE’S FIREWORKS CRUISE 7 p.m.10 p.m. Cruise with the Ocean Institute aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. $40-$50. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

SJC’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION 3 p.m. The annual event with activities, food, music, plus a fireworks show all at San Juan Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

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NETWORKING BREAKFAST “AL FRESCO” & FRIENDS 7:30 a.m. Aegis of Dana Point hosts the South Orange County Networking Breakfast. Please RSVP. 26922 Camino de Estrella, Dana Point, 949.488.2650, www.aegisliving.com.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY AFTERMATH PARK AND BEACH CLEANUP Volunteer to help clean up at Doheny State Beach. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dohenystatebeach.org. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

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SUDOKU

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

SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

Volunteers of the Month for June: Pat and Bob Fairbanks

By Lynn Kelly-Lehner, Management Analyst, City of Dana Point Economic Development

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he Dana Point Volunteers of the Month for June 2012 are Pat and Bob Fairbanks.

In 1989, shortly after retirement, Pat and Bob Fairbanks moved to Dana Point from the Hollywood Hills to be closer to their son. Their first step towards community involvement was not necessarily intentional. It all began when they attended their first homeowner’s association meeting not long after relocating to the city. There was a vacancy on the board, and as one of only four meeting attendees that day, Pat was “volunteered” for the job. Before long, she became president of the HOA for the Monarch Beach Villas. Pat’s hard work and dedication, as well as support from Bob, led to her being honored as the South Orange County HOA President of the Year in 2001.

As they became more familiar with Dana Point, they joined the Dana Point Historical Society. They have been heavily involved in the organization’s marquee annual Home Tour, where Pat has served as a docent, numerous times.

In 2010, Pat was awarded the Pat Plepler Citizenship Award for her numerous contributions to the community, promoting volunteerism and civic engagement.

When the Earth/Ocean Society formed in 2006, the two were asked to join the initial board of directors to educate our community on ways to improve and preserve a clean earth, watersheds and beaches by providing hands-on educational programs, volunteering and peer mentoring.

During a demonstration to R.H. Dana Elementary School fifth-graders about saving water, Bob noticed a problem; there were severely outdated emergency kits

Mayor Lara Anderson (center) presents the June Volunteers of the Month award to Bob and Pat Fairbanks. Photo by Dyanne Weamire

in several classrooms. Through a grant from the city, the Earth/Ocean Society obtained emergency kits for every single classroom in the school.

After being involved with the Monarch Beach Civic Association for several years, Pat and Bob responded to an article in a local newspaper inviting residents to the first ever Coffee Talk. When they showed up at Coffee Importers one sunny Saturday afternoon, they were surprised to discover that they comprised of 100 percent of the participants. After a productive, though small, first

meeting, these chats evolved into the monthly Dana Point Civic Association Third Friday Coffee Chats, with the mission of providing information and insight on important neighborhood topics to the community. Pat has held the post of President of the Dana Point Civic Association for the past 12 years.

Even when roving the globe, Pat and Bob continue to help those in need by collecting used children’s books and distributed them to children in impoverished communities in the Caribbean, Mexico and Indonesia.

They have also volunteered on a number of other programs and projects, including the post July 4 fireworks cleanup, supporting the 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, Coastal Cleanup days, attending Coastal Commission meetings in support of the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan, overseeing elections, political campaigning and serving as board members for the Capistrano Valley Symphony.

Through it all, their greatest passion of all is for the community of Dana Point. Having lived in seven different cities and 13 different homes during their 60 years of marriage, the couple has spent more of their lives in Dana Point than in any other place. Soon Dana Point will be a little emptier without Pat and Bob as they plan to move to the San Francisco Bay area to enjoy the next chapter of their lives.

The Dana Point City Council and staff wish them luck and happiness wherever their adventures take them and offer congratulations on being selected as the Dana Point Volunteers of the Month for June 2012. DP

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MARINE COMBAT GOLF TOURNAMENT

On June 18 the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group held its third annual Combat Golf Tournament to benefit the regiment stationed at Camp Pendleton. The event was held at the Marine Memorial Golf Course on site and featured all kinds of activities for those sponsoring Marines and taking part in the golf.

A couple highlights of the event included “minefield holes,” where sections of a fairway were roped-off, indicating a penalty zone. If a member of a team hit his or her ball into the roped off area, the ball was deemed unplayable and the team had to move

A wounded warrior makes a one armed swing at the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment’s Combat Golf Tournament June 18. Courtesy photo

on to the next hole.

There was also one hole where everybody teeing off had to wear a standard issue flak jacket and helmet, putting the “combat” in Combat Golf

Co-ed Softball League Swings into Play

By Neville Roane-King Dana Point Times

Tournament.

This year’s event was a sold out affair, with dozens turning out to compete on the golf course.

Among those competing at this year’s event were wounded warriors, who still love to play golf despite suffering debilitating injuries in the line of duty.

The winning teams won an adventure day at Camp Pendleton, which will put them through a day in the life of a Marine. The winners will get to ride in military vehicles, shoot M-16 assault rifles and eat in the mess hall.

—Steve Breazeale

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lthough softball has been taken out of the upcoming 2012 London Olympic Games, there has been no loss of the sport’s popularity in Dana Point.

The co-ed slow pitch softball league put on by the City of Dana Point Community Services and Parks Department has sold out for the first time in two years.

“People can participate and meet people in their own community that they didn’t even know,” Dana Point recreation coordinator Kolleen Wallace said. “The whole premise behind our league is to get out, do something healthy and have fun.”

The league begins July 9 and runs until Aug. 29. There are 12 teams total, but they are split into two different divisions, one playing on Mondays and the other on Wednesdays. Ten teams return from last season and two are new.

Teams are comprised of around 10-20 players who come from a variety of athletic backgrounds.

“It’s a mixed bag. You’ve got people who have played softball, people who have played baseball, people from other sports, people that are just doing it as they get older—they’re from all walks of life,” Wallace said.

Games are played up to seven innings or 60 minutes, whichever comes first. There is a regular season and playoffs. Although every team makes the playoffs, higher seeds in the postseason will given to those teams that perform best in the regular season.

All games will be played at the Dana Point Community Center ball fields (Del Obispo Fields) in a round robin format.

One of last summer’s Dana Point Co-ed Slow Pitch Softball teams gathered for a photo following a game at the Community Center ball fields.

Photo by Andrea Swayne

The league attempts to keep play at a recreational level, with umpires and staff present to make sure teams are not taking things too seriously, according to Wallace.

“If people want to compete heavy-duty and play in the softball version of the World Series, they can go do that in a more competitive league, but we’re about people playing for the spirit of the game,” she said.

That may be the case, but teams are still rewarded for their success. Regular season winners get championship T-shirts, and the playoff tournament champions are awarded with a 2-foot-tall trophy.

Last season, teams “Bring out the Gimp” and “Killer Dana” brought home the regular season titles, while “Team Ricardo” and “Killer Dana” won their playoff brackets.

Members of the Dana Point Youth Baseball 12U Broncos team on the field after a tournament victory. Courtesy photo

BASEBALL The Dana Point Youth Baseball 12U Bronco All Star Blue team won the Fountain Valley All Star Summer Bash Tournament on June 24 after defeating After Shock OC 2-0 in the Championship game.

Kaleb Marschall threw a three-hit shutout against After Shock OC, sealing the victory for the Broncos. Dana Point Youth Baseball will host a tournament June 28 to July 2 at their fields on Del Obispo Street. Check out www.dpyb.com for game schedules and details.

Unique team names are another fun part of the league, according to Wallace. Her favorite team name for the upcoming season is “The Honey Badgers,” named after the animal that gained mainstream popularity as the toughest animal, thanks to a YouTube video that went viral. DP

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GROM OF THE WEEK Trevor Thornton Age: 17, San Clemente High School Trevor Thornton won the High School Varsity Men’s division at NSSA National Interscholastic Championships this month, helping his San Clemente High School team to victory—the team’s third in a row and 12th over all. “I was really happy to win at NSSA Nationals. It always feels better when you’re doing it for your home town with the whole team there supporting you,” said Trevor.

This ‘A’ and ‘B’ student plans to continue taking his senior year classes via the partial independent study program in the fall, to accommodate his busy contest travel schedule. After graduation he will continue his pursuit of a professional surfing career but also hopes to put in two years at Saddleback College before transferring to a four-year university to study psychology. Besides surfing, Trevor also enjoys writing. “I really like poetry and try to write something every day,” he said.

“The coolest part about it is that the writer may have one intention, but readers will interpret it in Trevor Thornton. Photo by Jack their own personal way.” As a member of the Surfing America PacSun USA team, Trevor enjoyed McDaniel/surfingamerica.org representing the country in international competition. He helped the team to a third place finish at this year’s Dakine ISA World Juniors in Panama and was especially honored to be chosen to travel with the adult team to China. He aged out of his spot on the USA juniors team this year and was honored at the Surfing America banquet and fundraiser at Casa Romantica on Monday, for his valuable contributions to the team. —Andrea Swayne

PacSun USA Surf Team Chosen

SURF RESULTS

Surfing America announced 2012-2013 juniors lineup, five locals make the cut

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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urfing America, the San Juan Capistrano-based national governing body for the sport of surfing, announced the under-18 surfers chosen to represent the United States as members of the PacSun USA Surf Team. Five local surfers made the cut.

Local surfers named to the team are Jake Davis of Capistrano Beach and, from San Clemente, Tia Blanco, Kevin Schulz Colt Ward and Griffin Colapinto.

The announcement was made Monday night during the annual team introduction and fundraising banquet at the Casa Romantica in San Clemente.

“With most of the team returning and the addition of talented new members, I am excited about our chances for gold at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships next spring,” said Surfing America Executive Director Greg Cruse. “New junior team coaches, Ryan Simmons and Micah Byrne, are chomping at the bit to start training. I know we have lots of great team-building and training activities planned, as well as scrimmages with other teams.”

Here is the full team lineup: BOYS U18

Taylor Clark, Encinitas Parker Coffin, Santa Barbara Daniel Glenn, New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz Dana Point Times June 29–July 5, 2012

The local surfers chosen for the 2012-2013 Surfing America PacSun USA Surf Team are (L to R) Tia Blanco, SC; Kevin Schulz, SC; Jacob Davis, CB; Colt Ward, SC and Griffin Colapinto, SC. Photo by Jack McDaniel/surfingamerica.org

SURF FORECAST Water Temp: 65-67˚F Water visibility and conditions: Local: 8-14’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 15-25’ Fair Remarks: Small, clean surf prevails on Thursday as a new South-Southwest swell fills in, mixing with minor Northwest energy. Surge is light-moderate and visibility is generally poorfair, keeping diving conditions poor-fair overall.

Immediate: Surf size is running ankle-kneewaist high (1-3’) for most better breaks off a small combo of old and new Southern Hemi swell and Northwest windswell. Top Southerly exposed breaks pull in a few larger peaks around the correct tides. Surf holds steady in the ankle-knee-waist high zone (1-3’) on Friday, with some plus sets for top Southern Hemi spots. A weak coastal eddy and light Southerly winds and fairly clean conditions prevail in the mornings, before winds pick up out of the West in the afternoons.

Long range: A small mix of Northwest windswell and South-Southwest groundswell prevails through the weekend. Size for good exposures is running ankle-knee-waist high (1-3’), with larger sets for top breaks around the more favorable tides. Winds look light South for the mornings, setting up clean conditions, before a Westerly sea-breeze picks up in the afternoons.

Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

Colin Moran, Costa Mesa Cam Richards, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente BOYS U16 Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente Jake Davis, Capistrano Beach Kanoa Igarashi, Huntington Beach Jake Marshall, Encinitas Thelen McKinna-Worrell, Malibu John Mel, Newport Beach Colt Ward, San Clemente GIRLS U18 Quincy Davis, Montauk, N.Y. Kulia Doherty, Rancho Santa Fe Nikki Viessins, Indialantic, Fla. GIRLS U16 Tia Blanco, San Clemente Meah Collins, Newport Beach Frankie Harrer, Santa Barbara Maddie Peterson, Wildwood, N.J.

Surfing America USA Championships, U18 Shortboard Divisions, June 19-23, San Onofre, Lower Trestles GIRLS U12: 1. Sunshine Patey, Hanalei, Hawaii; 2. Ashlyn Owings, Princeville, Hawaii; 3. Zoe McDougal, Haleiwa, Hawaii; 4. Kailani Jones, Haleiwa,Hawaii. BOYS U12: 1. Barron Mamiya, Waialua, Hawaii; 2.

Cole Houshmand, San Clemente; 3. Eithan Osborne, Ventura; 4. Griffin Foy, Fullerton. GIRLS U14: 1. Meah Collins, Newport Beach; 2. Dax McGill, Haleiwa, Hawaii; 3.

Mahina Maeda, Haleiwa, Hawaii; 4. Maddie Peterson, Wildwood, N.J. BOYS U14: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 2. Micky Clarke, Ventura; 3. Noa Mizuno, Honolulu, Hawaii; 4.

Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. GIRLS U16: 1. Tatiana Weston-Webb, Princeville, Hawaii; 2. Dax McGill, Haleiwa, Hawaii; 3. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa; 4. Maluhia Kinimaka, Anahola, Hawaii. BOYS U16: 1. Jacob Davis, Capistrano Beach; 2. Colt Ward, San Clemente; 3. Thelen McKinna-Worrell, Malibu; 4. Seth Moniz, Honolulu, Hawaii. GIRLS U18: 1. Tatiana Weston-Webb, Princeville, Hawaii; 2. Dax McGill, Haleiwa, Hawaii; 3.

Mahina Maeda, Haleiwa, Hawaii; 4. Frankie Harrer, Malibu. BOYS U18: 1. Kanoa Igarashi, Huntington Beach; 2. Cam Richards, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 3. Jake Halstead, La Jolla; 4. Ian Gentil, Paia, Hawaii. CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S CUP WINNERS: Tatiana WestonWebb, Princeville, Hawaii; Kanoa Igarashi, Huntington Beach.

UPCOMING EVENTS June 26-July 3: NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier July 15: WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street July 22: California State Games, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Jetty July 28-August 5: Nike US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier

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