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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 2

Building Character What defines city character and how will new development fit in?

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Dana Point is home to an eclectic mix of architectural styles making its character hard to define. Photos: Andrea Swayne

Coffee Chat Returns with Guest Speaker Diane Harkey EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

Health Officials Confirm Measles Outbreak EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

Del Prado Business Spotlight: Shwack Beach Grill DP LIVING/PAGE 10

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Five things Dana Point should know this week

THE LATEST: Substantial progress has been made on the early stages of the Outlets at San Clemente plaza since construction began last summer, both on a large parking structure going up on the north end of Avenida Pico and with the first of phase of the store structures going up just west of Interstate 5 between Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida Pico.

Bill Kelly, construction manager for Craig Realty Group on the project, said the project overall is currently going “very well,” with the completion of the 3,000-slot parking structure set for late second quarter 2015. The retail buildings are currently on track for completion in the middle of the third quarter, Kelly said, adding that plaster work on the exterior of the retail buildings will likely begin late in January.

Outlets at San Clemente Progressing Well

Orange County Gets Rare Snowfall THE LATEST: Last week, Orange County residents experienced a rare winter phenomenon—snow. The county’s last reported snowfall was in January 1949, which was the first snow recorded since 1881, according to the Orange County Almanac. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, residents across southern Orange County were treated to a wintry backdrop of snowcovered mountains. The hills behind San Clemente were frosted, and some people claimed to see snow fall as close as the Talega area. Temperatures dropped to the low 30s at night with highs in the upper 50s during the day.

But the snow was treacherous for many travelers east of San Juan Capistrano, where dozens of cars were stuck in the snow overnight on Ortega Highway. After about a foot of snow blanketed the highway on the night of Dec. 30, the California Highway Patrol closed traffic moving in both directions due to hazardous conditions. About 30 cars were stranded along Ortega between San Juan Capistrano and Lake Elsinore, mainly on the Temecula side of the highway, according to CHP Officer Aaron Rothberg. Rothberg said CHP worked with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to survey the area and rescue stranded motorists, but they found that all of the cars had been abandoned.

The highway reopened by 5 p.m. Dec. 31.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to the National Weather Service, with last week’s cold snap fully dissipated, California is generally expected to remain dry with mild temperatures through the weekend. The Dana Point forecast is calling for at 10 percent chance of rain on Friday, and a 30 percent chance on Saturday and Sunday.

—Allison Jarrell

Seven Measles Cases Confirmed in Orange County THE LATEST: Seven cases of the measles have been confirmed in California and all reported having visited the same Orange County theme park within six days of each other, California Department of Public Health officials said Wednesday in a news release.

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Snow covered hills provided an unusual backdrop to the Dana Point Harbor during last week’s cold snap.

Photo: Alan Gibby/zone57.com

The patients hail from five different locations within the state, said Dr. Ron Chapman, CDPH director and state health officer in the statement. All seven—ranging from 8 months to 21 years old—visited Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Park between Dec. 15 and Dec. 20, making it likely that an infectious person was also at the parks during the same time period, officials said.

Another three California residents are suspected of having the disease and two additional cases have been confirmed in Utah.

Early signs of measles include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. A red rash typically appears within a few days on the face and then spreads to the body.

Patients can be contagious for nine days with the highly infectious airborne disease.

In the United States, measles has been eliminated since 2000 however, recent outbreaks have occurred in Western Europe, Pakistan, Vietnam and the Philippines. As international attractions, theme parks host visitors from all over the world. These visitors, along with U.S. travelers returning from countries where measles are endemic, can carry the virus and transmit it to others.

WHAT’S NEXT: “If you have symptoms, and believe you may have been exposed, please contact your health care provider,” Dr. Chapman said. “The best way to prevent measles and its spread is to get vaccinated.”

Two doses of the measles-containing MMR vaccine are more than 99 percent effective. Vaccines have been available in the U.S. since 1963. Two doses have been recommended since 1989.

The seven Californians confirmed to have the disease reside in Alameda, Or-

ange, Pasadena, Riverside and San Diego health jurisdictions. Six were not vaccinated—two were too young—and one was vaccinated.

Health care providers are being reminded to evaluate for measles when treating patients with a rash and fever and to ask if they’ve been traveling internationally or frequenting places popular with international travelers.

People who don’t know if they’ve been vaccinated should ask a doctor to test for immunity.

Several large contact investigations are ongoing, CDPH officials said.

FIND OUT MORE: To find out more, visit the CDPH website at www.cdph.ca.gov.

—Andrea Swayne

Diane Harkey to Speak at Coffee Chat THE LATEST: After taking a break for the holidays, Dana Point Civic Association Coffee Chats return Jan. 16 with guest speaker Diane Harkey, the 4th District member of the California State Board of Equalization.

The 4th District includes Orange, San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties, as well as a portion of San Bernardino County.

The chat will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Lantern in the Dana Point Harbor.

All are welcome.

WHAT’S NEXT: Coffee Chats are held on the third Friday of each month. Guest speakers and discussion topics vary to include issues and items of interest to Dana Point residents.

The event is free, open to the public and

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WHAT’S NEXT: Currently, city staff is reviewing signage for the stores on West Vista Hermosa and within the outlet center. Associate City Planner Sean Nicholas said no proposal for freeway signage has been submitted to the city.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned to www. danapointtimes.com for updates. – Jim Shilander

Former Sports Rink Operator Sentenced THE LATEST: Michael Schwartz, the former operator of the renovated SJC Sports Rink, was sentenced on Monday to 37 months in federal prison for fraud.

Orange County Central Court Deputy Clerk Deborah Goltz confirmed Wednesday that Schwartz pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud at Monday’s sentencing.

He will serve 37 months for each count concurrently, and was ordered to pay $1.79 million in restitution.

Schwartz previously pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud charges in June. At the time, prosecutors said Schwartz defrauded investors and financial institutions of $1.8 million through his company Service First Funding Group.

In August, the San Juan Capistrano City Council terminated an operating agreement with Schwartz for the sports rink.

The rink, located behind Marco Forster Middle School, was primarily used for roller hockey before Schwartz restored it in 2013. The rink is now home to local youth lacrosse and soccer leagues.

WHAT’S NEXT: The multi-purpose rink is now operated by Victory Sports.—AJ www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY CATHERINE MANSO

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 website.

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Wednesday, January 7 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (10:33 a.m.)

A 6-foot-tall man with a black mask over his face and a gray robe with a hood over his head walked with a stiff leg and an unknown item in his arm. He was last seen passing Chronic Taco restaurant.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Del Prado/Street of the Amber Lantern (9:20 a.m.) A woman informed sheriff’s deputies of a massage parlor near the “guitar center” where illegal drugs are present.

She believes this is true because her husband is, “involved with a woman who works there.”

Tuesday, January 6

was needed for a woman found passed out on a median.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Street of the Golden Lantern/Camino Del Avion (2:48 a.m.) Dispatch received notice of someone playing with an orange tractor in the parking lot at Ralphs.

Monday, January 5 WELFARE CHECK Camino Capistrano/Del Rey (4:04 p.m.) A 5-foot-4-inch-tall woman stood on the street and flagged down vehicles. When the vehicles stopped she asked for a ride. She was described to be wearing sunglasses, a blue jacket and gray pants.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Doheny Park Road (12:57 p.m.) A man was seen trying to break into a “beat-up” brown truck with a slim jim.

Sunday, January 4 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Carmelita/Calle Juanita (3:06 p.m.) A caller reported seeing a man and woman passed out in the driver and passenger seat of a silver Lexus with an awake child in the back seat.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Street of the Park Lantern, 25100 Block (2:51 a.m.) A 30-year-old woman wearing all black was speaking to herself outside.

DISTURBANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive/ Street of the Park Lantern (11:05 p.m.)

A woman met her boyfriend at the park and the boyfriend refused to return her belongings.

DISTURBANCE La Plaza, 34100 Block (12:38 a.m.) A drunken woman got into a verbal fight with bouncers.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Paso Viento, 35400 Block (10:41 p.m.) Authorities were notified of two men talking for 30 minutes and, “trying things on their legs.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Scenic Drive/Street of the Golden Lantern (7:50 p.m.) A patrol check was issued for three juveniles smoking drugs in a vehicle, on a hill.

WELFARE CHECK Del Obispo Street/Pacific Coast Highway (1:59 p.m.) A patrol check

(5:23 p.m.) A caller reported hearing a drunken fight between a woman and a man. The caller believed the argument had escalated into a physical fight.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Del Obispo Street/Stonehill Drive (4:32 p.m.) A woman said a man living in an older camper in the rear parking lot of Albertson’s asked her if she wanted “to party.”

PETTY THEFT Camino Del Avion/Street of the Golden Lantern (4:29 p.m.) A woman’s purse was stolen from her cart near the AT&T store.

DISTURBANCE Vista Del Mar, 26800 Block (3:46 p.m.) A man yelled at gardeners for using a leaf blower.

DISTURBANCE Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (3:40 p.m.) A woman heard another woman screaming for 20 minutes in her apartment complex.

DISTURBANCE Niguel Road, 32600 Block (1:27 p.m.) A caller reported a man entering a restroom at the 76 gas station. The man stayed inside for a few hours and then a flood of water was seen coming out of the restroom.

DISTURBANCE Terra Vista, 0 Block (10:06 a.m.) An ex-boyfriend told officials of his 29-year-old ex-girlfriend approaching him at his door. He claimed she is a heroin addict and has heroin in her white Lexus.

DRUNK DRIVING Pacific Coast Highway/ Crown Valley Parkway (9:46 a.m.) A caller informed police of a white Ford Taurus swerving all around and entering the bike lane five times. The only description the caller could provide was identifying the driver as a man.

Saturday, January 3

DISTURBANCE Camino Capistrano/Calle Loma (7:39 a.m.) A man wearing all black drank a beer at the top of the park and yelled at people.

Community Meetings SATURDAY, JANUARY 10

Recycling Event at Dana Hills High

9 a.m.-11 a.m. Residents can drop off plastic bottles and aluminum cans in the school parking lot for students to collect and sort. Funds collected are distributed by the school’s PTSA for student programs. Future events will be held Jan. 24, Feb. 7 and 21, March 7 and 21, April 4 and 25, May 16 and 30 and June 6. Events will be held rain or shine.

For more information send an email to president@dhhsptsa.com. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

Planning Commission Meeting

6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall, Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, www.danapoint.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13

South Orange County Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m.-8:40 p.m. Practice

becoming a more confident communicator. Occurs every Tuesday. Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point. 949.280.9777, 3944816.toastmastersclubs.org.

Dana Harbor Toastmasters 7 p.m.-

8:30 p.m. Fine tune your public speaking skills each Tuesday. Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave., Capistrano Beach, 949.492.7181, www.1707.toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

DISTURBANCE Mariner Drive, 23700 Block

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club

News Next Door WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO A group of citizens opposed to the recently-approved San Juan Hotel and Villas has been actively petitioning against the project. Their goal was to collect 2,000 signatures by Dec. 23 so that the project could go back before the City Council.

Petitioners claimed residents were “left out of the process,” with the hotel’s final approval being made at 3 a.m. on Nov. 19.

They also contend the approval was illegal.

The Urban Village development will be operated by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and include commercial, hotel and resiDana Point Times January 9–15, 2015

dential uses on a 3.17-acre site in the heart of the historic town center. Thirty singlefamily homes will be situated near the 136room boutique hotel.

In addition to the petitioning, a group of residents recently filed a lawsuit against the city citing similar concerns. Mark Nielsen, Kenneth Friess, Robert Williams and a group referred to as “Save Our Historic Town Center” contends the council’s approvals violate state planning and zoning law and the city’s municipal code and general plan.

Josh Host, principal at Urban Village, has stated that he intends to fight the lawsuit “vigorously.”

The Orange County Registrar of Voters will need to validate petition signatures before the issue can be brought to the City Council.—Allison Jarrell

7 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Join members of the volunteer-centered club for breakfast and a meeting each Wednesday at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, www.monarchbeachrotary.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall, Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, www.danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

San Juan Capistrano developer Joshua Host has vowed to fight a lawsuit against the approval of a hotel project for the city approved in November.

Photo: Brian Park

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Traffic Improvement Subcommittee Meeting 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Dana Point City

Hall, Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, www.danapoint.org.

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Building Character What defines city character and how will new development fit in?

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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haracter. It’s what makes you, you.

You weren’t born with it. It evolved over time as you lived and grew and developed a style all your own.

The same can be said for cities. And, just as character morphs when people go through big life changes, so it goes with cities. During these times of change is when it is often brought up, questioned and re-evaluated.

During the second half of 2014, the question of whether the designs of a number of proposed new developments are in harmony with city character became a hot topic of discussion at city meetings, as well as among the casual conversations of residents. It isn’t an altogether new topic, having been a concern during the landside design phase of the Harbor revitalization project among others looking back, but the upcoming influx of development in the Town Center -Lantern District and Pacific Coast Highway/Del Obispo Street area brings it to the forefront.

Public comment portions of meetings saw citizens weighing in on the design elements and architecture of the applicants, critiquing the “looks” of the projects, both favorably and with disdain. A common complaint has been the assertion that projects do not fit the city’s character.

So just how is the character of Dana Point defined? The answer: In vague terms, at best. And what requirements must applicants meet, with regard to city character? Very few.

Dana Point has prepared a number of

We asked a few people to share their thoughts on what defines the city character and identity of Dana Point and what type of architecture they’d like to see more of in new development. Here are a few of their responses.

JAKE ROSEN I guess I would describe Dana Point as a mix between small beach town and suburban, a combo of newer ’90sstyle development, tract homes and old California buildings and neighborhoods. But, the Dana Point Times January 9-15, 2015

Dana Point’s character is hard to define with its varied mix of architectural styles, for example the wide variety shown here from here from Spanish Mission to modern. Photo: Andrea Swayne

planning documents over the years that deal with these questions, applying different guidelines to different zones in the city.

It should be noted that guidelines are different than development standards.

Guidelines are recommended; standards have “teeth” and must be complied with. While design guidelines deal with suggested aesthetics and materials of a building, guidelines deal with items such as required set-backs, height, density, land-to-building ratio, public open space requirements, etc.

The Dana Point Specific Plan was created before cityhood with the county and included a portion of the town center area.

When the Town Center Plan was approved in 2006, it superseded these parts of the Dana Point Specific Plan. On top of that, there is the General Plan, the citywide Design Guidelines and Urban Design Element.

“Long-range planning documents— such as specific plans like the Town Center Plan and Doheny Village Plan— typically start with a visioning process that the community is invited to participate in, to set out a vision for the area,” said Ursula Luna-Reynosa, community development

director. “Guidelines are a mechanism to help us achieve that vision.”

According to John Tilton, city architect and planning manager, back when the Dana Point Specific Plan was developed, there were guidelines recommending a New England Cape Cod style for a large portion of the city, defined primarily around what is now Town Center, but the style failed to take hold due to a lack of new construction happening at the time.

“There was a very strong emphasis put on Cape Cod style at the time, but not much building occurred,” Tilton said.

“There were only a few structures built during that era, including City Hall, and then when the TCP carved out the Town Center from the Dana Point Specific Plan, that guideline ceased to exist.”

The Town Center Plan was created with no prevailing architectural style, instead focusing more on the integrity and quality of whatever style is chosen, he said. “And if the question speaks to what is the existing character of the city, that’s a little different from what the design guidelines might say is desirable for future development.”

Looking to the city’s primary planning documents, all are consistent with charac-

identity is not just about the buildings; the ocean, the Harbor and the surf culture plays a huge part in city’s identity and character.

I would prefer to see more old Spanishstyle buildings be renovated and new buildings built in that style—more red tile roofs—old California.

I was really bummed when they took down the old hotel on PCH and Dana Point Harbor Drive.

what sets it apart.

I like clay tile roofs, stucco, old Spanish colonial style buildings. That’s what California is. It should be preserved. I’d like to see more of that style, even in new construction.

Cape Cod style is for Cape Cod. We don’t need more of that here. I grew up in Louisiana and when I go home, I know where I’m at. Likewise, when I’m here, I want to know where I’m at. Also, a big part of the identity is tied to the land, the nature, the essence of the area—sights and smells—the Harbor, the water and the feeling.

The eclectic mix of styles here doesn’t really bother me but I wish there were more pockets of the city that I can identify specifically with Dana Point, like the downtown area and the Harbor. Even a few more Spanish looking buildings would help. I wish there was more of that. So much of this country is beginning to look the same.

TAMMY DUNN Dana Point has a very small town feel and as a Dana Point business owner (Liberty Tax), the character is one of the reasons my partners and I chose it for our franchise.

The architecture has a very California coastal look and feel, it’s distinct and that’s

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terizing Dana Point as having an eclectic diversity of architectural styles. But if the question of character is defined from a historical perspective, the Spanish Mission Revival style—introduced in the Woodruff and Doheny eras, representing only a small portion of the built environment and thinly-spread throughout the city—would certainly be among the city’s defining styles, Tilton said.

Luna-Reynosa said the planning department often sees architects trying to embrace elements of one or the other of the city’s prevailing building styles, and in so doing, turning in plans that seem a bit over embellished.

“Some may like fake shutters and fake foam elements on a building, while others favor streamlined simplicity and finer materials. These are some of the things we deal with on nearly every project,” she said. “One thing that we have to understand is that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It’s very subjective. Everyone will have their own personal opinions and it would be rare to have a 100 percent consensus.”

This question of aesthetics is one she says is discussed often on a staff level and has led to an emphasis in the quality of materials—favoring natural over man-made materials—particularly those that one can feel and touch at the pedestrian level.

Although a concrete definition of city character with regard to building style is elusive and ever-changing, one thing for certain, Tilton said, is that the Planning Commission and residents have been pretty clear that the city’s character has much to do with its culture and natural surroundings.

“Because of our coastal location, Dana Point identifies as an open and relaxed beach community, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t looking for high quality, setting high standards,” Tilton said. “We don’t want the formality of say Rodeo Drive and don’t want that type of atmosphere conveyed in the architecture. But at the same time, we don’t want buildings that look cheap.” DP TOM TURNER The bridge by Denny’s is a good improvement and the downtown street improvements are wonderful. Both keep with the beachy character. The proposal to rebuild the Harbor is a good one, if it ever comes about.

I like the Cape Cod style with its gray and blue tones. For new buildings I would like to see more wood structures than the plain stucco you see everywhere. I also like brick and some stone, if it matches the motif of the buildings. But, any style of building can be nice if done well.

More than the style of buildings, we like it here because of the Harbor, the people and the community. www.danapointtimes.com

DP SOAPBOX Dana Point

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor ILLUMINOCEAN: A SHINING SUCCESS FOR DANA POINT JIM MILLER, Dana Point

For weeks residents and visitors celebrated the success of the inaugural Dana Point IlluminOcean holiday lighting display. We’ve seen over 100,000 people in OC Dana Point Harbor this winter—easily triple the foot traffic of years past—as a direct result of the vision of the Dana Point Tourism Business Improvement District.

Collectively, general managers at each of the resorts of Dana Point, along with city leadership have created an incredible new event, sure to become a holiday tradition for all of Southern California to enjoy.

As a merchant in the Harbor (The Coffee Importers) in the center of it all, I’ve seen first-hand the thousands of magical moments and holiday happiness this event has brought to families over the last several weeks. We’ve had visitors from all over—from San Diego and San Dimas to Los Angles and Bakersfield—making the trip to enjoy IlluminOcean in Dana Point.

Some familiar faces were even spotted coming back to experience the event two or three times a week!

The impact on local businesses has been tremendous with even more to come through the New Year. As the president of the Dana Point Harbor Association and a longtime supporter of this fantastic city, I would like to personally thank all involved for their creative foresight and contribution to the community, creating the building blocks for many successful years to come.

A very big congratulations and thank you to all of the hotels of the TBID, the city of Dana Point for their logistical support, the County of Orange and OC Dana Point Harbor for their cooperation, and the State Parks’ Doheny State Beach for their assistance. It was truly a team effort and every merchant, local and visitor appreciates the focus and hard work put in for the launch of IlluminOcean this year. It was probably the most impactful event involving the whole community that I’ve seen in my 36 years in Dana Point.

ILLUMINOCEAN WAS BRILLIANT JUDY MASTRACCHIO-TEICHMAN, Dana Point

My husband and I paid a visit to our beautiful Harbor and took a tour of the IlluminOcean display. It was brilliant!

The walkways were packed with visitors, the parking lot was overflowing—which hopefully will be fixed in the future—and there were an enormous number of families enjoying the wonderful Dana Point Times January 9-15, 2015

lights and music.

Congratulations to “team Dana Point” on a perfect execution of a holiday happening and for drawing so many folks to our fair town to spend some time, and money, in our local businesses.

LANDSCAPE IN NEED OF ATTENTION, CITY SHOULD TAKE CHARGE JOHN LAGUNA, Dana Point

When does the city move in when property owners fail to maintain their landscaping? There are six dead palm trees in front of the tennis club on Niguel Road and a fire hazard of dead shrubbery along Coast Highway that belongs to Monarch Bay Terrace Homeowners’ Association.

If the owners don’t care, the city should resolve the problem and bill the owners.

CAPO CARES: IT’S TIME FOR NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH EILEEN WATERS, Capistrano Beach

As a follow-up to our (Capo Cares) Nov. 18 presentation to City Council detailing an increase in reports of code violations, public nuisances and other incidents in the city, a sizeable group of residents gathered recently in the Dana Point Community Center to hear a Neighborhood Watch presentation by Dana Point Police and code enforcement officials.

Police Chief Lt. Russ Chilton and other city staff members explained the process of reporting and coordinating information received from the community into actions that can be taken. He noted that the best way to look out for and report crime is through the Neighborhood Watch framework. For more information, and/ or to join or form a Neighborhood Watch group in your neighborhood, contact Sgt. Rich Himmel at rhimmel@ocsd.org. Sgt. Himmel will be assisted by Community Services Officer Jill Jackson who can be contacted at jnjackson@ocsd.org.

Lt. Chilton said they count on residents to be their “eyes and ears” to track crime, nuisances and code enforcement issues.

The police keep records of all complaints and can levy fines for repeated violations.

Citizens are encouraged to report all violations promptly to code enforcement and/or police via phone and email. You will be asked for your name and address, the nature of the violation, the address where it occurred, and if possible, photographic or other evidence that can be gathered without violating the privacy of others. The report is confidential; however, in the unlikely event that a misdemeanor or felony is reported, you will be expected to provide witness testimony.

Mark Sutton, who oversees code enforcement, noted that additional personnel have been added to conduct code enforcement activities, and that complaints can be made via a 24-hour complaint hotline

at 949.248.3573. Additional information on code enforcement is available in the community development section of the city’s website at www.danapoint.org.

For emergencies and reports of crimesin-progress, call 9-1-1.

To report active, non-emergency crimes (such as stealing recyclables from trash cans), misdemeanors or public nuisances, call Police Dispatch at 949.770.6011 and email Chief Chilton at rchilton@danapoint. org.

To report code violations, call Code Enforcement at 949.248.3587. Email Sutton at msutton@danapoint.org and Ursula Luna-Reynoso, director of community development, at uluna@danapoint.org.

For graffiti, call the Graffiti Hotline at 949.248.3573 and email Sutton and LunaReynoso.

Let’s work together to keep our community a safe, friendly place to live, work and play.

For more information on Capo Cares— the resident-organized Capistrano Beach neighborhood enhancement committee— email us at capocares@gmail.com or find us online at Facebook.com/CapoCares.

SAVE THE HOSPITAL SANDRA ACKERMAN, San Clemente

For those who have not been paying attention, MemorialCare Corporation is planning to turn our hospital in San Clemente into an urgent care facility. It will no longer be a hospital or have an emergency room. All of us here in south Orange County will have to go to either Laguna Beach or Mission Viejo. Good luck if traffic is bad. Everyone knows that time is of the essence in cases of stroke, heart attack, a bad cut, a sick child, etc. I’m pretty sure we have two senior citizen homes and many doctor’s offices because of the proximity of the hospital. There is a group of people that is trying to keep this from occurring. Please make your voice heard by signing a petition online or by putting a sign in front of your house. If you don’t make your voice heard, we won’t have a hospital here. The online petition can be accessed by typing “Save San Clemente Hospital” into a search engine.

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CORRECTION: In last week’s issue, the Dana Point city offices holiday closure was incorrect.

The offices were closed Dec. 24, 2014 through Jan. 1 and reopened on Jan. 2. Also, since last week’s publication, the city has updated its online calendar to show the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Jan. 12.

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DP GETTING OUT Dana Point

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List

Tuesday | 13

EDITOR’S PICK

TAPPED OUT TUESDAY 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Draft beer is half price on Tuesdays at Salt Creek Grille. Monarch Bay Plaza, 32802 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF

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OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perfom at the Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. Bring your instrument, bring your voice, The Point supplies the sound system. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

WINTER WINE CRUISE 5:30 p.m-7 p.m. Climb onboard a Dana Wharf catamaran for this 90-minute wine cruise around the Dana Point Harbor.

Tickets are $49. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Jan. 20. See more events at www.danawharf.com. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 888.224.0603.

JIMI JAMES 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

Saturday | 10 DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Seasonal produce, flowers and much more at La Plaza Park each Saturday. 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

RICO BROWN 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live music at Harpoon Henry’s. 34555 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, 949.493.2933, www.windandsearestaurants.com/harpoonhenrys.

KALAMA BROTHERS 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live music at Mahé, 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.6243, www.eatatmahe.com.

BIRD WALK TO HORNO BASIN 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Join the Reserve on a bird walk to Horno Basin. Ages 8 and up.

Wednesday | 14 Mariachis at the Mission. Photo: Courtesy of Mission San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10: MARIACHIS AT THE MISSION 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Enjoy live mariachi music performed by the Capistrano Community Mariachi Program at the Mission on the second Saturday of each month. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Adults $10, children $5. The Richard and Donna O’Neil Conservancy, call for directions, 949.923.2210, www.rmvreserve.org.

Sunday | 11 SERRA CHAPEL TOUR 11:15 a.m. Tour the Serra Chapel, the oldest operating church in California, in honor of Father Junipero Serra’s 300th birthday celebration. Admission $2-$3.

26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Monday | 12

Thursday | 15

CAPT. DAVE’S WHALE WATCHING Times vary. Trips available every day of the week. Get up close to marine life aboard a Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari trip. Prices vary depending on the vessel. Call for more information. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

AGRICULTURE, WELLNESS + ENVIRONMENT LECTURE 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Taylor Parker of Tidal Influence gives a visually stunning and inspiring talk on local endangered species, where to see them and what we can do to protect them. Free. Call or visit the website for directions. The Great Park, Artists Studios, Irvine, 866.829.3829, www.ocgp.org.

COUNTRY DANCIN’ WITH PATRICK AND FRIENDS 6:30 p.m. Every Monday at The Swallow’s Inn with steak night and happy hour prices. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188.

THE CREEPERS 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Live at Hennessey’s Tavern, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

CASA WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: YOGA 9 a.m. Practice multiple yoga traditions.

Bring your own mat. Class is suitable for beginners to seasoned practitioners.

Admission $5, free for members.

Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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On Stage at the Coach House: The Jayhawks

BY CATHERINE MANSO, DANA POINT TIMES

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oots rock band, The Jayhawks, are performing at the Coach House on Monday, Jan. 12.

The group has been playing together for 25 years and is in the middle of their West Coast tour, celebrating reissues of three records, “Sound of Lies,” “Smile” and “Rainy Day Music,” which include bonus tracks, remastered vinyl and expanded booklets. Their repertoire for the evening will focus on the three records.

“It’s going to be quite an extravaganza, because there’s going to be seven people on stage, and we usually don’t have that

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big of a group,” said songwriter Gary Louris.

“It’s the biggest line up we’ve had ever.”

Members of the current touring band include Marc Perlman on bass, Kraig Johnson on guitar, Tim O’Reagan on drums, Karen Grotberg on keyboard, Jessy Greene on violin, John Jackson on mandolin and Gary Louris on guitar.

“It’s going to be a sound explosion,” Louris said.

The Jayhawks haven’t performed in Southern California since 2010, but the band has made an effort in keeping its music up to date. Louris said only a handful of bands can be great live and still create quality

The Jayhawks. Photo: Courtesy

music, and that’s what they do.

“Our music has aged well,” Louris said.

The young, up-and-coming band Trapper Schoepp will open for the Jayhawks.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35 and dinner reservations

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with priority seating are also available.

The Coach House is located at 33157 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano. For tickets or more information, call 949.496.8930 or visit their website at www.thecoachhouse.com. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

Movie Inspires Appreciation for Life in Tri-city Area

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t is not that my partner Greta and I needed to be reminded how blessed we are to live in the beach cities area.

We mention it to each other several times a week.

But, on New Year’s Eve, that point was powerfully driven home to us in the Ocean Ranch Cinépolis movie theatre. We went to the 5 p.m. showing of Unbroken, the true story of Louis Zamperini, a USC graduate, who, during World War II, after an airplane crash, spent 45 days in a life raft and then two years in a prisoner of war camp. Seeing that movie made us appreciate what we have in life.

As we emerged from the theatre, we took each other’s hand and said, “We are so blessed to live here.” Minutes later, at our Dana Point home, we popped a champagne cork and shared our thoughts on being so fortunate to live in our tri-city area.

“Besides ideal weather,” Greta said, “we are surrounded by magnificent hotels.

Just a week ago, as we do each Christmas Eve, we enjoyed a drink at the Ritz Carlton. And from home, we can walk to Salt Creek Beach by passing through the grounds of the St. Regis. Plus, the Mar-

riott has a million-dollar view and concerts and events on the grass in front of the hotel.”

Greta said she also feels blessed to have lived many years in San Juan Capistrano, with its multitude of activities—from enjoying the Mission San Juan Capistrano and the surrounding historical area, to the nearby library and its outdoor concerts.

I am a train buff, so I enjoy going to Sarducci’s restaurant to enjoy a meal as the trains roll in and out just a few feet ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 away. In December, we

By Tom Blake saw Greta’s grandson Carson perform in the play, “A Christmas Carol,” at the nearby Camino Real Playhouse.

For 13 years, Greta and I lived in San Clemente. One of our favorite things to do there was to walk the beach path between Pico and the Pier, and then grab a white pizza at Sonny’s restaurant, where it’s always hard to find an empty seat.

In March, we moved to Dana Point.

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with the coldest New Year’s Day in 50 years forecasted, we opted to stay home and watch it on television. Louis Zamperini was to be the Grand Marshall of the parade, but he passed away in July at age 97.

The parade honored Zamperini with a float and two white USC mascot horses.

When I saw the horses, Traveler IX, with a Trojan rider in the saddle, was slightly ahead and tied with a white rope to Traveler VII, with an empty saddle—the symbol of a fallen soldier. Seeing those horses was dramatic and heart-warming.

For us, seeing Unbroken was a great way to start 2015, reminding us of our many blessings and leaving us eager to begin another year as grateful beach cities residents.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and business owner who has authored three books on middle-aged dating. For dating information: www.FindingLoveAfter50.com.

To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com

PETS OF THE WEEK: JASPER & TODD

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ooking for someone to keep your seat warm for you this winter? Well, my name’s Jasper and that’s my big brother Todd (right) and we are definitely up for the job! Our favorite thing in the world is to cuddle up together for a nice nap. While we do enjoy our walks outdoors, we leave the rough and tumble play to the big dogs. We much prefer to relax in a cozy lap. So if you’re in the market for a pair of particularly peaceful pooches, we may be your perfect match! If you would like to know more about Jasper and Todd, call the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or stop by for a visit at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente.

BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:

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

Through the years, the various city councils have added new events to keep the city vibrant.

Dana Point Harbor is the gem of Orange County, available for everybody to use. Walking from the Ocean Institute along the water and the 3,000 yachts, past inviting restaurants such as the Harbor Grill, Coffee Importers, Harpoon Henry’s, Wind & Sea, and the newest restaurant, Waterman’s, is uplifting and can also make you hungry.

From Nov. 26 to Jan. 4, four Dana Point hotels together donated $1 million to create IlluminOcean, a spectacular light show along the Harbor walk, which drew people from around the world.

The Harbor is a mecca for boaters, fishermen, kayakers, paddleboarders, walkers and runners. Speaking of walkers and runners; the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is the second largest running event on that day in California.

Another plus to living here is the multitude of attractions within an hour’s drive or so. Greta and I had planned to get up at 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day to drive to Pasadena to watch the Rose Parade. But,

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

DP LIVING

Shwack Beach Grill features a great selection of craft brews to pair with its tasty burgers, spuds and other menu favorites. Photo: Brian Park

DEL PRADO BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

In it for the Long Haul Shwack Beach Grill brings craft-brews, amped-up beach fare to Dana Point

BY THE CITY OF DANA POINT, SPECIAL TO THE DANA POINT TIMES

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ravel 60 miles south and you’ll hit the epicenter of the craft beer world—San Diego.

It’s a scene embraced by consumers who crave small-scale, seasonal brews— one that has taken root throughout the United States as diners opt for beer pairings with meals rather than wine. It is that transition from wine to beer and big to independent brewers that Max Fisher is bringing to Dana Point.

“Craft beer has been a big part of my life since I was old enough to care about it,” said Fisher, owner of The Shwack Beach Grill. “Craft beer is crazy in San Diego and I wanted to bring that to Orange County.”

Sure, Shwack patrons will find bottled favorites like BudLight and Stella Artois, but showcased atop the eatery’s recentlyexpanded bar are taps unique to microbreweries rotating their way through the beer lineup. Currently on tap are brews Dana Point Times January 9-15, 2015

from every region of California—from Fort Bragg to San Clemente—and diners are even getting a tour of concoctions from Oregon, Colorado and Louisiana.

Shwack’s doors opened in July 2011, but Fisher’s vision for a laid-back local eatery had long been in the works. With a father in the restaurant business since his birth, Fisher, a Dana Hills High School graduate, paid close attention to dad Dick Fisher’s transition from corporate kitchens to a family-owned restaurant.

The family opened Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen in 1998 and has stayed true to its founding principles of providing homemade cuisine and fine wines at an affordable price. Those standards are also deeply rooted at Shwack, a beach grill envisioned by contractor-turned-restaurateur Max Fisher.

“The heart and soul of Shwack comes from wanting to create a family-friendly, fun place to be,” he said.

Shwack may be best known for its turf offering of burgers, but this beach grill fully embraces the surf too. Crowd favorites include fish tacos, a seared ahi-tuna salad and the Groundswell ahi-tuna burger served with wasabi mayo and Asianinspired coleslaw. Shwack also serves a full breakfast menu complete with spuds, wraps, pancakes, parfaits and eggs any way a customer prefers.

With the way Dana Point has embraced Shwack, Fisher hopes to someday open more storefronts to spread the eatery’s chill vibes, top-notch food and love of craft beers around.

“I would definitely like to open more locations but the most important thing is this store,” Fisher said. “I have 12 more years on my lease and I hope to be around long after that.”

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Dana Rugby on the Rise

Following the match against Stern MASS, the team will play St. John Bosco to wrap up league play. If Dana Rugby wins out, they will enter the playoffs as the top seed.

Local high school rugby squad builds on last year’s success, find themselves in first place

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

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he Dana Rugby Club’s Dec. 12 match against Mira Costa was just the second game on the schedule for both teams. The 2015 Southern California Youth Rugby high school white division season had just got underway and teams were beginning to find their identities. While remaining atop the standings is always important, the playoffs were still over one month away. A slipup here would not derail an entire season that lay ahead.

But for the Dana Rugby Club, that game meant a lot.

Last season, playing in the league’s developmental blue division, Dana Rugby Club and Mira Costa squared off in the division’s championship match. Mira Costa, an established program with several strong players, was able to outmuscle Dana, playing in their inaugural season, and claim the title.

In 2014, both teams were promoted to the league’s white division, which requires schools have 70 percent of team members hail from a home school which, for Dana Rugby, is Dana Hills High School.

In the rematch on Dec. 12, Dana Rugby proved that they had come a long way since last year’s successful season by defeating Mira Costa 35-12.

The winning did not stop there. Dana Rugby is currently 4-0 on the season and remains the only unbeaten team in league.

They will look for a fifth straight win this Saturday when they host Stern MASS of Los Angeles at Shorecliffs Middle School in San Clemente at 10 a.m.

“We ended up playing (Mira Costa) and we were able to beat them this year,” Dana Hills senior and team co-founder Drew Falk said. “It was great to get them back and hopefully we can get back in the final for this division and bring home a trophy.”

The Dolphins had the skill and athleticism to win games last season, but lacked the big bodies up front to win a championship. The Dana veteran leadership focused on attracting football players, especially linemen, to join the team.

After student-run presentations were made and word of mouth spread on campus, not only did the football players join up, dozens of players from Dana Hills, Trabuco Hills, San Clemente and San Juan

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The Dana Rugby Club is currently 4-0 on the season and in first place in the Southern California Youth Rugby white Los Angeles division. Photo: Courtesy

Dana Hills senior Drew Falk, middle, is one of the Dana Rugby Club co-founders. Photo: Courtesy

Capistrano high schools signed up for the team. In the span of one year Dana Rugby has nearly doubled in size. The roster now boasts 40 players and even has a developmental squad of their own, which is similar to junior varsity.

The big bodied forwards up front have meshed to allow the Dana skill players, such as Falk, senior Gabe Wahl, and All-American junior fly-half Anton Grigoriou to make an impact. Dana Rugby has outscored their opponents by a combined 134-46 margin this season.

The bigger players have helped, but so has the Dana Rugby Club’s new training regimen and game strategy that came with assistant coach Craig Hartley, a former

USA National Team captain and coach.

Hartley instilled a demanding workout plan for the team members, which has boosted the level of play, especially late in games.

“I really hammered these guys. This summer, we were at the stairs every Monday and this season, they’ve been doing bleachers and all kinds of stuff they’ve never done before,” Hartley said. “They’re reaping the rewards in the second half of games. We’re shutting teams out in the second half of the game and that’s based on fitness. Our guys are sitting there ready to go for more while the other teams are bent over on their knees. It’s a noticeable difference.”

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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE High school rugby has been growing in popularity across Southern California.

Although there have been dozens of programs sprouting up in San Diego and Los Angeles counties, Orange County remains a relatively uncharted space.

Team founder Keith Falk, Hartley and team President Laurence Wahl are hoping rugby in Orange County will take on a life of its own and, eventually, become a sanctioned CIF sport, much like the sport of lacrosse did several years ago.

Wahl and Falk said there were major roadblocks and district red tape to navigate before Dana Rugby’s creation. But after learning the ropes and following the proper channels, they have made strides.

In a mini landmark victory earlier this year, Dana Rugby Club got to play under the lights at Dana Hills High School for the first time.

The team parents and coaches believe rugby can not only serve as a vehicle for student-athletes looking to excel in a new sport, it can even go so far as earning a player a ticket to college.

“Some might not have the opportunity to play, say, football in college, but they can play rugby. Just about every major and small college in the United States has a rugby program and they can be a part of that,” Hartley said.

Wahl cited several instances when players, struggling with grades in school, righted the ship and improved their gradepoint average to the required minimum needed to be on the team.

The Dana Rugby Club has taken plans to safeguard against the club folding up after only two years, Falk said. A parentrun board has been named, which includes a line of succession to insure there will always be leadership.

On the student side, Drew Falk said the team has made it a priority to recruit younger players.

“It’s great having it grow. Our whole goal wasn’t just to create a team while we were here. We wanted to keep it going throughout after we graduate and see this become a big powerhouse program,” Drew Falk said. DP DANA RUGBY CLUB REMAINING SEASON SCHEDULE Jan. 9 vs Stern MASS at Shorecliffs Middle School, 10 a.m.

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Giving Back in Honor of the Big Kahuna

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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hen surf icon and San Clemente resident Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy died in 2012, the legacy of an early surfing pioneer was not all he left behind. His commitment to helping children with special needs has also endured.

A concert fundraiser set for Saturday, Jan. 17 at O.C. Tavern, 2369 S. El Camino Real in San Clemente, has been organized in Tracy’s memory, to raise money for some of his favorite organizations.

Dubbed “Big Kahuna Benefit Koncert,” the event will feature performances by Common Sense and THE UNTOUCHABLES, with music and art on display by Joshua Paskowitz and Mike Dena Band.

The show runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

and tickets are $20 at the door. The event will also include raffles and a silent auction. O.C. Tavern will be donating 20 percent of all food and drink purchases.

Proceeds will go to support Rock the Autism, a San Clemente-based music program for kids with autism; Surfers Healing, a San Juan Capistrano-based surf camp for kids with autism; TheraSurf, a Malibu surf camp for kids with special needs; Vocational Visions, a Mission Viejo program for adults with special needs; and Great Opportunities, a San Juan Capistrano program helping disadvantaged kids learn about the ocean environment.

For more information, or to donate raffle or silent auction items, call 949.370.1083. DP

Kaimana Takayama. Photos: Jack McDaniel

GROM OF THE WEEK

KAIMANA TAKAYAMA

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aimana Takayama, 16, is one of our area’s best longboarders under the age of 18. In Western Surfing Association Championship Tour competition he is currently ranked No. 5 in the Open Men Longboard division and No. 7 in Jr. Longboard U18. In November, Kai won both divisions at WSA Event No. 2 in Pismo Beach then followed that up in December at the San Clemente Pier, taking top honors in Open Men and fourth place in U18. He surfs for the top-ranked San Clemente High School surf team and, as a member of the Oceanside Longboard Club, he is also a force to be reckoned with in Coalition contests.

Kai is currently working toward a big

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goal—raising enough money to compete in the 2015 Noosa Festival of Surfing in Australia in March. Along with keeping up on his studies, maintaining a practice schedule with his school team in the mornings and on his own after school until dark, Kai has been working on raising the money it will take to get him there. In addition to helping out with his dad’s flooring business as much as possible, he has launched a GoFundMe online fundraising page. The community has so far helped him near the halfway point to the $3,750 needed to make the trip. On the page he recently posted a New Year’s message of thanks to all who have lent their support thus far. He also wrote, “I have done all the math with airfares, hotels, food, a

RESULTS Scholastic Surf Series, Orange County High School, Dec. 20, Huntington Beach, Pier TEAM VS. TEAM: JSerra Catholic, 62 def. El Toro, 18; Santa Margarita Catholic, 58 def. St. Margaret’s Episcopal, 38; Laguna Beach bye. MEN: 1. Tobie Grierson, Laguna Beach; 2. Zach Levine, Laguna Beach; 3. Jake Levine, Laguna Beach; 4. Noah North, Laguna Beach; 5. Willy Hogan, Laguna Beach; 6. Dylan Davis, Laguna Beach. WOMEN: 1. Anika Pitz, Laguna Beach; 2. Ayla Fox, St. Margaret’s; 3. Kate Thomas, Santa Margarita; 4.

Cayla Henderson, Laguna Beach. MEN LONGBOARD: 1.

Connor Riley, Santa Margarita; 2. Tobie Grierson, Laguna Beach; 3. Tomas German, JSerra; 4. Wesley Eagleton, Laguna Beach; 5. Christian Potts, Santa Margarita; 6.

Jacob Javorski, JSerra. WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Anika Pitz, Laguna Beach; 2. Cayla Henderson, Laguna Beach; 3. Ayla Fox, St. Margaret’s; 4. Ellise Lauricella, JSerra; 5. Liana Edgar, Santa Margarita; 6. Lia Dueker, JSerra.

BODYBOARD: 1. Spencer Davis, Laguna Beach; 2. Brandon Gold, JSerra; 3. Coen Zediker, St. Margaret’s; 4. Luke Messinger, El Toro.

Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy.

Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer Tracy

rental car, etc. I swear on my life that if I make this goal I will NOT let you down.

Any donations are highly valued, admired, and respected.”

We caught up with Kai on Tuesday to find out more about his reasons for wanting this so badly—aside from the obvious appeal of a surf trip to Oz. Part of his motivation, he said, comes from the knowledge that more than likely, he will only get the chance to surf there one, or maybe two, times in his life. This realization came from asking fellow surfers of all ages if they’ve been, and nine times out of 10 being told they’ve either never gone or only visited once.

“I also really want it because I think it will be a rite of passage in my surfing career—a ‘proving grounds’ trip,” Kai said.

“I’ve never traveled to another country and I really want to push myself to see how well I can do internationally. If you’re not branching out and testing your skills against better surfers in bigger contests, you’ll never succeed.”

To contribute to Kai’s Noosa fund, visit www.gofundme.com/i81vk8 or enter “Kaimana Takayama” in the search bar on the GoFundMe homepage. —Andrea Swayne

UPCOMING EVENTS January 10-11: Surfing America Prime, Event No. 4, Santa Cruz, Steamer Lane January 10: SSS Orange County High School, Event No. 3, Huntington Beach, 9th Street January 17-18: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 6, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty January 17-18: NSSA Explorer, Events No. 3 and 4, (make-up events) Huntington Beach, Pier January 24-25: NSSA Open, Event No. 7, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach January 24: SSS Orange County Middle School, Event No. 3, San Clemente, Pier January 31: SSS Orange County High School, Event No. 4, San Clemente, Pier February 7-8: Surfing America Prime, Event No. 5, San Onofre State Park, Upper Trestles February 7: NSSA Explorer, Event No. 8, Huntington Beach, 9th Street February 14-15: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 7, Huntington Beach, Pier February 21: SSS Orange County Middle School, Event No. 4, Oceanside, Pier February 28-March 1: NSSA Open, Event No. 8, Ventura, C Street February 28: SSS Orange County High School, Event No. 5, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street March 14-15: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 8, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty March 21-22: NSSA Open, Event No. 9, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 60-62 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 12-18’ Good Catalina: 30-40’ Very good Friday: The small SSW swell that topped out Thursday with traces of WNW swell, holds fairly steady. Most of the region will be around waist high or less, while select Southern Hemi magnets produce inconsistent waves/peaks up to belly-chest high at best, which will be most prominent around the better tides for that particular break.

Calm to very light/variable offshore wind in the morning, with just a light/variable seabreeze developing in the afternoon.

Mostly clear/sunny skies for the day.

Longer Range Outlook: A bigger dose of fun- sized WNW swell will build into the weekend. Conditions remain favorable for the most part. Check out Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook!

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