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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 11

First Festival Weekend a Hit

The 44th annual Dana Point Festival of Whales kicked off with a parade, street fair and more. Don’t miss part two this weekend.

E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4 The Dana Hills Marching Band entertains during the annual Festival of Whales Parade on Saturday. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Capo Beach Community Watch Meeting Set for March 18 EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

Planning Commission Says No to Rehab Facilities in Town Center EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

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Five things Dana Point should know this week Hundreds Rally Against Hospital Proposal THE LATEST: Several hundred people rallied Saturday just steps away from the hospital at San Clemente Villas, in support of keeping the current setup of the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente campus. The rally came just a day after hospital administrators met with area legislators to discuss potential ways of keeping an emergency room facility open if the hospital board ultimately decides to go forward with its proposal to convert to a 24/7 advanced urgent care and outpatient center. The hospital’s board is slated to vote on the issue at a meeting later this month.

San Clemente City Council members, Mayor Chris Hamm, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Baker and councilwoman Kathy Ward, all said they are in support of the current setup.

Ward said that while the council could have disagreements on issues, all five members are supportive of maintaining emergency services. Hamm said the issue is one of the most important facing the area for the next five years.

On March 3, Dana Point City Council also pledged their support by voting to adopt a resolution urging MemorialCare to “use all diligent and good faith efforts to assure that the provision of emergency medical service for Dana Point residents, business and visitors will not be impaired by changes” to the San Clemente hospital campus.

State Senator Pat Bates and Assemblyman Bill Brough met with officials of the hospital and doctors leading the effort against the proposal separately Friday.

Through a spokesman Tuesday, Bates said she believes MemorialCare may potentially provide more time for legislators to pursue a solution in Sacramento.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city of San Clemente may also be examining a potential alternative site for a hospital if an emergency room designation cannot be maintained by MemorialCare—a 10-acre site along Avenida La Pata, currently designated as open space. City Manager James Makshanoff said staff believes the designation change could be allowable under Measure V if the council designates it using a “public good” provision. San Clemente council members also expressed confidence that voters would approve a change of designation for a hospital if it comes to that.—Jim Shilander Dana Point Times March 13-19, 2015

Chief of Police to Speak at Coffee Chat THE LATEST: The Dana Point Civic Association’s Coffee Chat on March 20 will feature guest speaker Lt. Russ Chilton, the city’s chief of police.

Chilton will be discussing various items of interest including the department’s mission, crime prevention programs and Dana Point Police Services’ community based policing policy.

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 generally held on the third Friday of each month, except in July, August, November and December.

Guest speakers and discussion topics vary to include issues and items of interest to Dana Point residents.

The event is always free, open to the public and complimentary coffee is served, courtesy of Coffee Importers.

Coffee Chats scheduled for the remainder of the year are: April 17, Kirsten Vital, CUSD superintendent; May 15, Kevin Evans, the city’s director of community services and parks; June 19, City Manager Doug Chotkevys; Sep. 18, Assemblyman Bill Brough; Oct. 16, Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett.—Andrea Swayne

CUSD to Host Info Meetings on School of Choice Program

San Clemente City Councilwoman Kathy Ward speaks to a crowd of San Clemente Hospital and ER supporters at a rally at San Clemente Villas. Photo: Jim Shilander

Planning Commission Denies Appeal for Recovery Center in Town Center

WHAT’S NEXT: Meetings are scheduled for Friday, March 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday, March 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, March 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the CUSD Board Room at 33122 Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano.

Child care will not be provided during the meetings.

THE LATEST: The Dana Point Planning Commission voted on Monday to uphold the community development director’s determination that “recovery centers” are prohibited in the city’s Town Center area.

In January, Whole Life Recovery, inquired about opening a recovery center business in an existing building in the downtown area.

As a specific definition for a recovery center is not included in the city’s zoning code, and not consistent with Town Center planned uses, it was determined that this type of business is therefore prohibited.

Staff also looked at definitions for similar uses, such as community care facilities, day treatment facilities providing nonmedical care, counseling or social rehabilitation services and drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities currently present in the code and considered prohibited uses, further strengthening the city’s denial of the applicant.

The applicant appealed the decision in February, necessitating Monday’s hearing by the Planning Commission.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information about the School of Choice Program or the meetings, contact Mike Beekman at 949.234.9267 or mbeekman@capousd. org.—AS

WHAT’S NEXT: The applicant has the option to appeal the Planning Commission’s decision to the City Council, prior to the end of a 15-day appeal period.

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THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District has scheduled a series of three informational meetings on the School of Choice program to review recent revisions to the policy, as well as enrollment priorities and administrative placements, district officials announced on Monday.

School of Choice gives students the opportunity to attend a CUSD school other than their school of residence.

Specific questions from attendees will be answered, the notice said.

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Neighborhood Watch Meeting Set for March 18 THE LATEST: A Neighborhood Watch presentation and community meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street.

Originally initiated by residents of Capistrano Beach concerned with what they referred to as a proliferation of rehab and halfway houses resulting in an increase of crime and public nuisance in the area.

This meeting follows the first gathering in December 2014 when City Manager Doug Chotkevys asked Chief of Police Lt. Russ Chilton to initiate the program to address crime prevention and code enforcement issues after hearing residents’ concerns.

WHAT’S NEXT: Community Services Officer Jill Jackson will discuss the Neighborhood Watch Program as an effective method for residents to work together to mitigate crime and nuisances.

City code enforcement official Mark Sutton will brief attendees on city ordinances and the identification and reporting of common code violations.—AS

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(Clockwise from left) Kerry, Lucas, 3, and Ken Collins of Dana Point found a great spot along PCH to watch the Festival of Whales Parade on Saturday. Nancy Jenkins, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, was among local dignitaries riding in classic autos. Dana Wharf Whale Watching volunteers march with the whale balloon the company sponsored. All photos: Andrea Swayne

First Festival Weekend a Hit

The 44th annual Dana Point Festival of Whales kicked off with a parade, street fair and more.

Don’t miss part two this weekend.

I love a parade, the tramping of feet, I love every beat I hear of a drum. I love a parade, when I hear a band I just want to stand and cheer as they come.

That rat-a-tat-tat, the blare of a horn. That rat-atat-tat, a bright uniform; The sight of a drill will give me a thrill, I thrill at the skill of everything military.

I love a parade, a handful of vets, A line of cadets or any brigade, For I love a parade.

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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o goes the song by Arden and Ohman, made famous in films such as the 1931 movie, Manhattan Parade. And so went the Festival of Whales Parade, Saturday, March 7, down Pacific Coast Highway through Dana Point’s Lantern District.

The parade, as tradition dictates, Dana Point Times March 13-19, 2015

kicked off the 44th annual Dana Point Festival of Whales with everything mentioned in these famed lyrics, and more.

Spectators lined the streets to see giant colorful balloons in shapes ranging from a Pirate and Clifford the Big Red Dog to a variety sea creatures, including a shark, turtle, octopus, and of course, whales.

The Dana Hills High School Marching Band and the Oxford Preparatory Academy Band from Chino and Mission Viejo provided plenty of rat-a-tat-tat and blaring of horns.

Marines from Camp Pendleton in their handsome dress uniforms and marching straight-as-an-arrow lines were greeted with just a bit more gusto than the other parade entries as spectators, eager to show their patriotism and gratitude, waved miniature flags, applauded and cheered.

Elected officials and dignitaries waved from a fleet of classic cars, from Model Ts to muscle cars of the ’60s and ’70s.

And community groups, from Girl Scouts and Little League ball players, to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 and local businesses, rounded out the festive affair, setting the stage for the twoweekend festival celebrating the annual 10,000-mile roundtrip migration of the California gray whales and the path that brings them to the waters off Dana Point.

The annual Street Fair at La Plaza Park was the place to be right after the parade. This year’s event took on a new role, serving as a fundraiser for the Pet Project Foundation, the nonprofit volunteer organization that supports the San Clement-Dana Point Animal Shelter. PPF joined the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce in presenting the carnival-style fair, always a crowd favorite on festival opening day.

At the Harbor, a schedule full of educa-

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tional activities and excursions in honor of whales, arts, crafts, music, food and fun was well underway. A sand sculpture contest, and the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club’s pirate-themed Diamond Dig that had youngsters searching for buried treasure, were two highlights Saturday at Baby Beach. From the Ocean Institute at one end of the Harbor to Dana Wharf at the other, festival goers had much to choose from.

The second weekend of the festival, March 14 and 15, is just as packed with things to see and do. With the Grunion Run 10K and 5K Run/Walk, the Whale of a Concert and BBQ at Baby Beach, Art in the Park, the Clam Chowder Cook-Off and many opportunities to venture into the water on stand-up paddleboards, sailboat rides and whale watching tours, there is something for everyone.

And this year, the fun doesn’t stop at sundown. As the sun sets, the Ocean Institute will light up with the first-ever PhinFest Dolphin & Whale Film Festival.

Since the festival is all about fostering knowledge of and appreciation for ocean mammals and the environment, and it is an all-volunteer event, an easy way to get involved and give back is to start your Saturday at 9 a.m. at Doheny Beach for a Whale of a Beach Cleanup.

For more information, visit www.festivalofwhales.com. To see more photos and the official event program, including a map and a full schedule of activities, see www.danapointtimes.com. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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(Clockwise from top left) Albert, 4, and Dimitri, 6, of Dana Point, play in the sand at the annual Diamond Dig event on Sunday. Photo: Allison Jarrell. Ashley and Ken Potts get into the island spirit at the Tiki Shop booth with their dog Sam Saturday during the Polynesian Connection event. Photo: Andrea Swayne. VFW Post 9934 Surgeon Sal Yniguze grills up some sausage links while Senior Vice Commander Wayne Yost handles the flapjacks at the annual Whale of a Pancake Breakfast Sunday. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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NEWS BITES COMPILED BY ANDREA SWAYNE

League of Women Voters to Host Speakers on Immigration The League of Women Voters of the Capistrano Bay will host an evening with two guest speakers on the topic of immigration, Thursday, March 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center, 100 North Calle Seville in the Ole Hanson Fireside Room.

Nicholas F. Centino, the postdoctoral scholar with the University of California Irvine Community & Labor Project, presents “Orange County on the Cusp

DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY EVAN DA SILVA

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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Tuesday, March 10 DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street, 33800 Block (2:44 a.m.) An “extremely suspicious man” reported hearing “audible frequencies” that were disturbing his peace. The man described the noises as “dangerous” and was adamant about not having the police visit him.

PATROL CHECK Via Verde/Via California (1:32 a.m.) A caller reported hearing a very faint siren, possibly coming from the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Monday, March 9 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Blue Fin Drive, 33200 Block (11:19 p.m.) A caller reportedly heard someone trying to open the gate that leads to the front door of the home. Nobody could be seen but the caller didn’t want to get out of bed to check.

SHOTS HEARD-NO SUSPECT INFORMATION Camino Del Avion/Bear Brand Road (8:35 p.m.) A woman believed she heard four gunshots in the area.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (7:18 p.m.)

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of Change.” His continuing research examines intersections of race, work and the economy, through the lens of culture.

Centino holds a doctoral degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies from UC Santa Barbara.

Louis DeSipio is a professor in the departments of Political Science and Chicano/Latino Studies and director of the Center for the Study of Democracy at UC Irvine. His research interests include Latino politics, the process of political incorporation of new and formerly excluded populations into U.S. politics and public policies shaping immigrant incorporation such as immigration, immigrant settlement, naturalization and voting rights. DeSipio’s presentation is titled “Making Americans, Remaking America: Immigration Policy Nationally and in Orange County.”

Centino and DeSipio will also be avail-

A woman was called by her neighbor who told her one of her windows had been broken and a man was inside the home.

Sail to Win Seminar at Dana Point Yacht Club The Newport Ocean Sailing Association presents a “Sail to Win” seminar on March 26, 7 p.m. at the Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive in Dana Point Harbor, for sailors preparing for the upcoming Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race. For more information and to register for the race, visit www.newporttoensenda.com.

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someone had broken into his residence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Christina Drive, 33000 Block (7:05 p.m.)

A woman reported hearing a door on the right side of her house open.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Del Obispo Street/Goldenspring Drive (6:56 p.m.) A man calling from the Circle K feared for his life, saying someone wanted to kill him.

CODE ALEX Camino Las Ramblas/Pacific Coast Highway (6:10 p.m.) Police conducted a county-wide search for a man driving a black four-door Volvo who was armed with a knife.

DISTURBANCE Old Golden Lantern/El Camino Capistrano (5:10 p.m.) Police conducted a patrol check for five men who were smoking illegal drugs out of a homemade bong, possibly made from a coke can.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Pacific Coast Highway/Selva Road (1:32 p.m.)

Police responded to a report of a pillow and suitcase lying on opposite sides of the street from each other.

Sunday, March 8 CITIZEN ASSIST Street of the Golden Lantern, 34600 Block (11:04 p.m.) A bartender called police about the husband of one of the waitresses. The man was outside of the business in his dark blue lifted truck, driving on a suspended license and picking up his wife. The bartender said he believes the husband “did something” to scratch his car last week in retaliation for no longer being allowed inside the establishment.

CITIZEN ASSIST Via Orvieto, 22800 Block (7:41 p.m.) A man informed police that he believed someone had been entering his property through a nearby drainage ditch.

BURGLARY IN PROCESS Street of the Crystal Lantern, 34100 Block (7:09 p.m.) Police were approached by a man who stated

able to answer questions from the audience. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jan Meslin via email at meslinjan@gmail.com.

DISTURBANCE Doheny Park Road, 33900 Block (5:41 p.m.) A Costco employee reported a drunken man in a grey sweater and blue pants who walked around and carried bags of food in the Dollar Tree parking lot.

9-1-1 HANGUP-WIRELESS Pointe Stirling, 32800 Block (5:17 p.m.) The emergency desk heard an argument between a man and woman where someone tried to grab the phone before the line disconnected.

WELFARE CHECK Sea Bright Drive, 33400 Block (4 p.m.) Before the line abruptly disconnected, a woman called 9-1-1 stating she wanted someone removed from the area and was scared.

WELFARE CHECK Pacific Coast Highway/ Street of the Amber Lantern (12:36 p.m.)

A Starbucks employee reported a 55-yearold man sitting in a blue Volkswagen van with the doors open, crying and appearing to have been in pain.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Del Prado, 24800 Block (10:13 a.m.) A man reported finding blood on a complex key pad and the ground nearby.

PATROL CHECK El Encanto Avenue, 34000 Block (1:25 a.m.) A patrol check was conducted following reports of multiple subjects drinking and smoking illegal drugs in an alleyway.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Pacific Coast Highway, 34700 Block (12:13 a.m.) A man reported 10 to 15 juveniles in a room possibly having a party. The man said he smelled marijuana and saw the subjects running around messing with cars.

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Community Meetings TUESDAY, MARCH 17

City Council Meeting 5 p.m. Public portion of the regular City Council meeting starts one hour early to accommodate for Planning Commission interviews.

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

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, MARCH 18

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Youth Board Meeting 4 p.m. Dana Point City Hall, Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, www.danapoint.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

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 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, MARCH 23

Planning Commission Meeting

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

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

SAN CLEMENTE RESIDENTS BRING WEEKLY CAR SHOW TO TARGET After time in both Newport Beach and Irvine, a weekly car show that regularly features some of the world’s top-of-line automobiles has relocated to the Target store on Avenida Vista Hermosa.

A group of friends, many from San Clemente, who regularly attended the South OC Cars and Coffee gatherings in Irvine, decided they wanted to keep the event going after it was shut down. Simon Wehr, who manages the event’s Facebook page, said he was coming home from an appointment just a few weeks ago when one of his friends, Anthony Tonokaboni, sent out a group text, suggesting that the group begin meeting informally at Target.

“I was heading down Hermosa towards Target and figured ‘There’s no time like the present’, so I changed lanes and headed in.”

Wehr said. “Luckily, the girl behind the counter used to go to Cars and Coffee in Irvine every Saturday with her boyfriend. When I asked to speak to the manager, that barrier was broken down and she helped me talk him into it, so we had their approval.”

Wehr said he went home and immediately got to work building a web presence. Within a week, the Facebook page had 100 “likes” and is now at nearly 700. The event takes place weekly from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Tonokaboni said the group has also maintained connections with high-end car dealerships in Newport Beach from the show’s original home in Crystal Cove, and those dealerships have brought out some of their cars, including Lamborghinis and McLarens. Some young car enthusiasts have even gotten rides in the supercars.

“I keep telling Simon that I’m not sure this can keep growing the way it has,” Tonokaboni said. “Every week it just gets bigger and bigger. People tell each other at the gym, at work.

Children as young as 5 years old bring their parents and there’s people in their 70s we see at Starbucks.”

The event includes both exotic, high end cars, as well as classic vehicles, hot rods and muscle cars.

“There’ll be an 18-year-old kid who comes out with a car that he’s still got primer on but he’s worked on himself and has pride and joy in,” Tonokaboni said.

Wehr said the group’s goal is to encourage a love of these vehicles in the younger generation. Many, Wehr said, are getting a chance to touch something they’ve only previously experienced in a video game.

“It’s not about anything more than a group of friends to enjoy their coffee and their cars,” Wehr said. “What’s really special is when kids come along with their parents, and their parents aren’t that into cars, but they’re bringing their kids to do something they enjoy together.

That’s the rewarding part of it.”

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A group of friends have come together to restart the South OC Cars and Coffee event at the Target store in San Clemente. The cars shown include a McLaren 12C, Ferrari 458, three Porsches, a Shelby Mustang and both a 1969 and recent vintage Chevrolet Camaro. Photo: Jim Shilander

Former St. Margaret’s Episcopal head lacrosse coach Gerry Manning, left, was inducted into the OC-US Lacrosse Hall of Fame March 9. Photo: Courtesy

There’s also the opportunity, he said, to get a look at things they hadn’t seen before.

“Last week, the vehicle everyone was ogling over was a 1957 or ’58 Fiat Microbus in perfect condition … even though there was a $2 million McLaren P1 sitting in the corner. That was kind of amazing.” Wehr said. “The fact that somebody would bring that out to our event, to share with other people … that’s what it’s all about.” —Jim Shilander PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES ESTRELLA PLAZA SIGNAGE In two separate votes, the Planning Commission approved new signage for the first phase for the refurbished Estrella Plaza shopping center—at the Capistrano Beach/ San Clemente border— Monday, voting unanimously to allow for monument signage along Camino de Estrella and for signs along the north-facing facade of the former Kmart building for Sports Authority, Stein Mart and Sprouts to be larger than normally allowed by the city’s sign program.

The commission split, however, on a proposal to allow a 158-square-foot freewayfacing sign on the southeast corner of the building, ultimately voting 4-3 in favor. Sports Authority had asked for the sign, and the developer of the property had been given indications that without a freeway sign it might terminate its lease. Commissioners who favored the sign admitted to doing so reluctantly, and

expressed doubt that the sign, which, according to the developer’s visual simulations, would only be visible briefly on northbound Interstate 5 and on the southbound on ramp, would be very effective, but said they wanted to provide the businesses in the center every opportunity to succeed in an area that has proven difficult. Sports Authority would be the only tenant allowed to have the freewayoriented sign.

Sign plans for the second phase of the project, including a proposed TJ Maxx store in the former Big Lots space, will likely come before the commission soon. The developer tentatively hopes to open Sprouts by Thanksgiving. —JS

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FORMER TARTAN COACH INDUCTED INTO OC-US LACROSSE HALL OF FAME In a ceremony on campus on March 9, former St. Margaret’s Episcopal boys lacrosse head coach Gerry Manning was inducted into the OC Chapter of the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Manning, who has been a presence in the Orange County lacrosse scene since the 1960’s, helped create the lacrosse program at St. Margaret’s and was the first head coach in school history.

Under Manning, the Tartans lacrosse pro-

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gram flourished. The program won or shared the Trinity League title every year with Manning at the helm, going a combined 43-5 in Trinity League play over the stretch. From 2005 to 2012, St. Margaret’s won eight consecutive league titles playing in three different leagues.

In 2006, the Tartans were the first CIF approved boys lacrosse program in Orange County to compete in the CIF-San Diego Section Championships, reaching the quarterfinals where they lost to Torrey Pines, 7-6.

Manning is one of only two coaches in Orange County to notch over 100 career wins at the varsity level, and his overall coaching record stands at 123-54. Manning was also named the US Lacrosse-OC Coach of the Year in 2011.

Since helping to found the lacrosse program at St. Margaret’s, the Tartans have sent over 20 players on to the NCAA Division 1, Division 3 and Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse ranks.

Manning stepped aside from varsity head coaching duties to work as a physical education teacher for grades K-5 at St. Margaret’s.

He currently coaches the school’s sixth-grade lacrosse team.—Compiled by Steve Breazeale SWALLOWS DAY PARADE SET FOR MARCH 21 The 57th Annual Swallows Day Parade, one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades, will wind its way through downtown San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m.

The parade will kick off with the U.S. Marine Corp Marching Band and Mounted Color Guard and continue with more than 130 entries, including 500 horses, over 3,800 people on foot, 23 floats and nine marching bands.

The route is a little over a mile long and the parade lasts approximately two hours.

The Mercado Street Faire—with food, live music, vendor booths and beer sales from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.—runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic Town Center Park, on El Camino Real, just off Ortega Highway.

Live music will be provided by The Working Cowboy Band. Family entertainment will be provided, as well as a kid’s play zone with a bounce house, slides and human bubbles to roll across the water in.

For more information, visit www.swallowsparade.com. –Allison Jarrell www.danapointtimes.com

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

GUEST OPINION: By John Alpay, CUSD Trustee

South Coast ROP Funding Focuses on Students

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or the past 45 years, the South Coast Regional Occupation Program has served as a model of successful collaboration between the Capistrano Unified School District and Laguna Beach Unified School District. In 1970 these two school districts came together to create the Joint Powers Authority that became the South Coast ROP. As the current president of the South Coast ROP Board of Trustees, I recognize that CUSD and LBUSD trustees all want to ensure the continued growth and success of the South Coast ROP. For those not familiar with the Regional Occupational Program concept, the South Coast ROP is our regional entity that provides career training and technical skills for lifelong learning and success in the workplace. In short, the South Coast ROP seeks to help each student develop a plan subsequent to their graduation, which may include enrollment in a four-year university, a two-year community college program, a technology school or beginning a sustainable long-term career in a profession of their choosing.

Due to changes in education funding at the state level, the way CUSD and LBUSD support the South Coast ROP will change on June 30, 2015. This deadline provides

us an opportunity to evaluate all aspects of the South Coast ROP’s structure, educational offerings and business model, to identify opportunities for improvements, efficiencies and other enhancements, to make sure that each dollar has a meaningful impact in the classroom environment. To the extent we have redundancies in administrative staff or other areas of the bureaucracy, we owe it to students and taxpayers to streamline operations.

At a recent CUSD Board meeting and at an ROP Board meeting, John Alpay all trustees spoke in harmony regarding the need to expand opportunities for students while creating efficiencies in administrative areas, including the simple idea of not spending funds on a new South Coast ROP computerized attendance system that duplicates expenses and services already offered by both CUSD and LBUSD. Our goal is to reinvest the cost savings in K-12 counselors and academic advisors to help students navigate and be prepared for college and their future workforce

environment.

Given its large student population as compared to LBUSD, CUSD provides more than 97 percent of the South Coast ROP’s funding. That said, the policy direction has been a collaborative effort in partnership with LBUSD, and I know I speak for the CUSD community when I say that it is our intent to continue in that spirit.

As president of the South Coast ROP Board, I am pleased to see that we are using this change in state funding as a means to streamline operations and plow the savings back into tangible benefits for our students. CUSD and LBUSD have been terrific partners over the past fourand-a-half decades and we look forward to these changes keeping the partnership strong as we serve our students and taxpayers for the next 45 years and beyond.

John Alpay is on the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees and also serves as the president of the South Coast ROP Board of Trustees. 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

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Letters to the Editor ON BEING REPRESENTED REV. PAUL LACHLAN PECK, Capistrano Beach

During the first week of November, every four years, the people of the United States of America go to the polls to elect a new president and vice-president, along with several new congressmen and senators. Most of you know that I am not entirely pleased about the moral trends taking place in our nation—even over the past few decades. So many of our leaders have been indicted for graft, found guilty of misdemeanors and greater crimes, and the list simply grows to be too long to mention. Consider this: The people whom we elect to represent us are usually a cross-section of our society. What does this mean? It means that we get people who, unfortunately, really do represent us—warts and all! Listen to what Paul has to say to the Colossians with respect to leadership.

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of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you… For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son,” Colossians 1: 3, 9-13.

It occurs to me that if I want better representation, I must become a better expression of God. I must emerge from darkness into light and become “strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power” and actually, day by day, I must walk the talk. I must learn to do the works of Him that sent me without fail. In fact, the qualities to which I aspire are the very qualities that I can demand of those who would represent me. After all, I have no right to ask more of my representatives

than I am willing to put forth in my own life.

When I go to the polls, I look at the moral fiber of those whom I would elect to represent me, as well as their qualifications for that office. I seek those qualities that exceed cunningness, greed, dishonesty, and all of those other nasty qualities that the system seems to breed into our representatives. Every election is an important election. Each election can be one whereby we turn back the tide that has almost overwhelmed this wonderful country, and get people into office who will do no less than walk the talk of righteousness—no matter what their faith may be.

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

Friday | 13 MIKE HAMILTON 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

SCOTT ROBERTSON “OC ELVIS” 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.

Saturday | 14 INTRO TO TAI CHI FOR STRENGTH AND BALANCE 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Troyce Thome from Tai Chi for Health presents an introductory program designed by Tai Chi masters and physical therapists. Cost $10. Space is limited. Registration required. Sun Salute Yoga, 24582 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, taichihelthnet@gmail.com, 949.371.6097.

WHALE WALK AND TALK 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Learn about the area’s largest mammal visitor on this walk through the Dana Point Headlands conservation area. Hear about California gray whale migration patterns, different whale species and learn how to spot and identify whales.

Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Also

runs March 15. RSVP to wgintern@danapoint.com or 949.248.3527. Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.

At the Movies: Remembering ‘’71’

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

CHARITY LEAGUE RUMMAGE SALE 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The National Charity League Monarch Chapter holds their eighth annual rummage sale at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. 33501 Stonehill Drive, Dana Point.

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ehind Dane DeHaan and Miles Teller, one of the most successful young actors to break into film in the last two years is Jack O’Connell.

Beginning his career on the UK teen soap television show “Skins” (2009-13) before Angelina Jolie chose him to be the star of her war epic Unbroken (2014), O’Connell was also the lead in Starred Up (2013) and ’71, directed by Yann Demange. Now, ’71 is finally receiving a U.S. theatrical release after spending a full year at film festivals.

Aimless and introverted, Gary Hook (O’Connell) joins the British military in the midst of Belfast’s most dangerous period—during “The Troubles,” when Catholics and Protestants were at war with each other. Leaving behind his little brother in England, Hook is accidently abandoned on the streets of Belfast on his unit’s first day occupying the town after a deadly encounter with locals. All alone and with both groups against him, Hook must find a way to escape without

SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE AT DANA POINT LIBRARY 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The Friends of the Dana Point Library have a book sale on the second Saturday of the month, in the storage room adjacent to the library. Books at bargain prices. 33841 Niguel Road, 949.489.3956, www.ocpl.org.

WHALE STORYTIME AT DP LIBRARY 11 a.m.-noon. As part of the annual Festival of Whales, children and families are invited to enjoy stories and songs about whales and make a whale-themed craft. Meet in the Community Room. No pre-registration required. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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.

Sunday | 15 A WHALE OF A CONCERT Noon-5 p.m. As the California gray whales sing their songs while making their way through the Dana Point Headlands, the Festival of Whales will be putting on a

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free outdoor concert in their honor. Three bands—The Pettybreakers, Mobility USAF Rock Band and The Tijuana Dogs will perform atop a floating stage. Concessions including barbecue and spirits, will be available for purchase. Baby Beach at the Dana Point Harbor, 34451 Ensenada Place, www.festivalofwhales.com.

Monday | 16 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.

TEEN ANIME CLUB AT DP LIBRARY 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Club for teens who love anime or drawing manga. Meet in the Community Room to watch your favorite series and show off your drawings. Snacks will be served. No pre-registration needed.

Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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MARCH 14-15: PHINFEST DOLPHIN & WHALE FILM FESTIVAL 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Important films about extinction and conservation of whales and dolphins and panel discussions by scientists, documentarians and other conservationists highlight this event presented in partnership with the Festival of Whales. Along with movies and discussions, digital technologies bring cetaceans to life via sounds and visual projections.

Films include Fragile Waters, A Day in the Life of Lolita and The Transparentsea Voyage.

Tickets $10 to $75. Proceeds benefit the Ocean Institute, American Cetacean Society, Orca Network and more. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. For a full schedule and pricing, visit www.phinfest.com.

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Tuesday | 17 OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at the Point Restaurant. Bring your instrument, bring your voice, The Point supplies the sound system. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

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getting killed.

Sam Reid, Sean Harris, Charlie Murphy and Barry Keoghan co-star. ’71 is both Demange’s and screenwriter Gregory Burke’s first feature film after a Photo: Courtesy decade of working in TV. Their film is unapologetic with its use of graphic gore and corrupted characters showing a terrible period in Ireland’s history, and shedding some light on the terror out on the streets. But the real stand-out in the film is O’Connell, who has the masculine presence of an old Hollywood movie star and delivers effortlessly. Three movies in and it doesn’t look like he’ll be disappearing anytime soon. DP

Wednesday | 18 FIESTA GRANDÉ 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Four contests and a night of Wild West entertainment are rolled into one evening of fun at the Fiesta Grandé.

Join your friends and make new ones at the Swallow’s Inn and enter to win one of the categories being judged—best Western hat, best belt buckle, best mustache, best dressed Western woman and more.

Spectators welcome. Entrance fee is $5 per person, per category. Pay when you arrive.

Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate from the Boot Barn. For more information, call 949.493.1976 or visit www. swallowsparade.com. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

Thursday | 19 TWEEN SCENE AT DP LIBRARY 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Hands-on experiments and activities for kids ages 9-12. Meet in the Community Room to build your own parachute and make snow. No pre-registration needed. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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

South Coast Water District Now Taking Scholarship Applications

Stuff We Take for Granted

Get rid of your ‘stuff’ so she won’t get rid of you

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s we age, events in life such as moving in together or downsizing can create “stuff.” By “stuff” I mean unnecessary items we hoard that we are reluctant to get rid of: boxes of belongings, old photos, old silverware, dusty books and even items left by our parents that we seldom, if ever, looked at. Stuff is usually stored in attics, closets and basements.

For couples, stuff can be problematic, and even create a rift in a relationship, particularly when one person is neat and tidy and the other is a hoarder of stuff.

Last month, when I sold the deli I had owned for 26 years, 170 boxes of financial records had to be removed from the restaurant’s storeroom. Certain corporate records must be kept for seven years. I did not have room at my Dana Point home.

As a courtesy, Greta, my life partner of 17 years, let me store the boxes on the garage floor at her San Clemente home. I already had boxes of personal stuff ON LIFE AND taking up valuable shelf LOVE AFTER 50 space there.

By Tom Blake I could tell by the way she looked at the boxes and then at me that storing the deli stuff there would only be temporary.

After a few days, Greta said, “I love you. But, we need the stuff in the garage moved because we have guests coming and they need to park their car in there.”

I asked Ted Alvarez, my Laguna Beach CPA, if other clients of his have had similar problems. Ted said, “Of course, this happens often when businesses are sold or downsized. You should rent a storage unit for your deli records. It’s a corporate tax write off.”

June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash, Tom Blake.

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So, that’s what I did. I went to Price Self Storage in San Juan Capistrano and rented a 10-foot by 7-foot space.

I spent several days sorting through the boxes, tossing some stuff out, repacking the boxes, marking and dating them, and then took them to the storage unit.

I did the same thing with some of my personal stuff stored in Greta’s garage as well. Four 50-gallon containers of trash were filled.

I learned that I should have started years ago to toss out unnecessary stuff I had accumulated. At least I didn’t leave the job for my siblings or Greta to have to do.

Going through stuff that was significant in your life can be a monumental, emotional and time-consuming task.

Sometimes, we find precious items that are impossible to discard.

For example, in a file, I uncovered a

PET OF THE WEEK: ADONIS This handsome fellow is aptly named Adonis. He is around 2 years old and has a happy, friendly personality. Full of energy and fun, Adonis often enjoys outdoor activities such as vigorous walks or long romps in the yard playing fetch. If there’s room in your heart for this oversized lapdog, Adonis has tons of love to give.

If you would like to know more about Adonis, please call the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit him at the shelter, 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente.

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1975 photo that included June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash, holding his son John Carter, and me.

I also found a signed document dated August 26, 1996, from Johnny authorizing me to use his quote on the back of my first book, “Middle Aged and Dating Again.”

Johnny wrote: “In the 20 years I have known Tom Blake, he has become an authority on dating and relationships.”

In addition, I found a letter hand-written from my mom to my dad, postmarked June 17, 1946, when Dad was in Europe helping post World War II France get back on its manufacturing feet after the war.

Best of all, however, was when Greta saw her garage cleared out she gave me a big hug. Getting rid of stuff kept me in good standing with her.

Advice to stuff savers: Clear out your clutter. It could strengthen your relationship, and you will be doing your heirs a huge favor. Plus, you never know what precious stuff you might find.

For a hoot, check out comedian George Carlin’s YouTube video about stuff: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac The age 50-plus singles Meet and Greet is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point. For information, contact the deli at 949-248-9008.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and former 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

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ach year the South Coast Water District awards scholarships to college-bound high school seniors living in the utility’s service area—Dana Point, Capistrano Beach, South Laguna and areas of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano—and active in community/public service, volunteer work and/or environmental causes.

This year five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.

Since beginning the scholarship program in 2001, the water district has awarded a total of $140,000 to 56 students.

Applicants must provide examples of their service activities and write a 500-word essay discussing one of five water-related topics provided on the application, which can be found online at www.scwd.org/scholarships.

Applications must be received by SCWD no later than May 4, and may be sent via the following methods: • Mail to SCWD, Attn: Amber Haston, P.O. Box 30205, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0205.

• Email to ahaston@scwd.org.

• Fax to Attn: Amber Haston at 949.499.4256.

• Deliver in person to the SCWD office, 31592 West Street, Laguna Beach, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

More information can be found online or by calling 949.499.4555, ext.

3139. Students are asked to call or email before starting an application to verify their home address is within the SCWD service area. DP

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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 Page 13

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Dana Point Business of the Month: White Pelican Gallery COMPILED BY ROBERT SEDITA, MANAGEMENT ANALYST, DANA POINT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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he city of Dana Point has honored White Pelican Gallery as the Business of the Month for March 2015.

White Pelican is the family owned and operated business of George and Diana Poulos and son, Chad Poulos.

Before purchasing White Pelican 20 years ago, Diana and George were wholesalers of Native American jewelry.

Through wholesaling they were able to learn much about the Native American culture and the jewelry making process.

One of their original wholesale customers was the former owner of White Pelican. One day while the couple was visiting him at the shop, he informed George and Diana that he was going to be selling. The Poulos knew right away they wanted to purchase it. Shortly after acquiring the store, their son Chad began working there and has since become part owner.

George and Diana still maintain their wholesaling business, utilizing it to expand the selection offered at White Pelican, bringing in the finest selection of collectible Native American jewelry, crystals and art.

White Pelican specializes in hand-crafted traditional and contemporary jewelry made with various types of metals and an array of stones and shells including

turquoise, coral, onyx and opal, to name a few.

The shop also features quality awardwinning pieces by artists from a number of tribes including the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and Santo Domingo tribes, by artists such as Ray Tracey and David Rosales.

Chad Poulos has also created his own line of jewelry, and should customers not be able find exactly what they want, he has the talent and creativity to work with them to create a custom one-of-a kind piece.

In addition to White Pelican’s beautiful selection of jewelry, they offer a diverse collection of quality Southwestern arts and crafts including pottery, sculpture, metal art and artifacts. The also stock one of the largest selections of Minnetonka Moccasins on the West Coast, attracting many customers from outside of California.

Whether you prefer contemporary or traditional Native American products, White Pelican offers a wide selection of items to choose from. Their quality merchandise, along with their great service and affordable prices, have made White Pelican a go-to place for both residents and visitors shopping in Dana Point. DP White Pelican Gallery 34475 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor 949.240.1991 whitepelicangallery.com

The Poulos family, owners of White Pelican Gallery, were presented with awards from the city of Dana Point and the Chamber of Commerce at the March 6 City Council meeting, in honor of being selected as the Business of the Month. Shown here (L to R) are Chad Poulos, Diana Poulos, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Heather Johnston, George Poulos and Mayor Carlos Olvera. Photo: Andrea Swayne

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Dolphin Report

Margarita and San Clemente on March 4 and March 5, respectively.

The Dolphins jumped out to an early 6-4 lead but watched as the Eagles took command by going on a 4-1 run to cap off an 8-7 victory.

Dana Hills was set to play Murrieta Mesa on March 12. Results were not available at press time. The Dolphins will travel to play regional rival St. Margaret’s on March 19. –SB

BY KEVIN DAHLGREN AND STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the Dana Hills High School spring sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.

Boys Golf Topples Beckman

Top-ranked Dolphins Baseball in Tournament Mode The newest edition of the CIF-SS Division 1 baseball rankings had the Dana Hills baseball team (6-0) sitting in the No.1 spot.

The Dolphins earned the spot at the top of the standings following a strong start to the 2015 season. The Dolphins, who return ten players from last year’s varsity team that lost a close game against Temecula Valley in the CIF-SS Division 2 Quarterfinals, have received strong performances from its pitching staff, including the hard-throwing duo of Marrick Crouse and Hans Crouse. Dolphin pitchers have allowed only one earned run through six games this year.

On offense, the team has been led by senior Luke Williams. The Dolphin bats have exploded for 47 runs in six games, including a 23-0 victory over Saddleback Valley Christian on March 3.

The Dolphins advanced to the quarterfinals of the Loara Tournament on March 10. Under the lights of Glover Stadium in Anaheim, the Dolphins overcame a late two-run deficit to defeat Vista Murrietta 5-3. Marrick Crouse started for the Dolphins and got off to a rocky start, but settled down in the later innings. Crouse finished the game with a complete game, giving up two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight batters.

The Dolphins were set to play league rival El Toro in the tournament semifinals on March 12. Results were not available at press time. –Kevin Dahlgren

Pitching Leading the Way for Softball Team The Dana Hills girls softball team is off to a hot start in 2015.

While many believed the top of the Dana Hills batting order would carry the Dolphins, pitching has led the way so far this season. Led by sophomore Serafine Parrish, Dana Hills pitching has allowed only 10 runs in five games this year. Parrish, who has appeared in three games, has given up two runs while striking out 12 batters through 11 innings pitched this Dana Point Times March 13–19, 2015

Dana Hills’ Marrick Crouse and the Dolphins pitching staff have the team off to a hot start in 2015.

Photo: KDahlgren Photography

Boys Volleyball Off to Perfect Start

year.

Earlier this week, the Dolphins took part in the Saddleback Valley Tournament hosted at Alicia Sports Park. In the opening game of the tournament, the Dolphins lost 4-2 to Orange Lutheran.

In the tournament’s consolation bracket, the Dolphins defeated Santa Margarita 6-3 on March 11.

Samantha Williams went 3-4 with a triple and two RBI. Madison Killebrew hit a two-run home run. –KD

Coppi Sets Top 1600 Mark in State Dana Hills junior Mason Coppi put his best foot forward at the San Juan Hills Friday Night Lights track and field meet on March 6, setting the current state-best mark of 4:16.97 in the 1600-meter run.

Coppi’s mark in the event was nearly six seconds better than fellow Dolphins junior Jake Ogden’s time of 4:22.58.

The Dolphins had several standout performances at the event, including a victory for reigning league champion Grant Bayr in the 110-meter hurdles. Chloe Gaynor won the girls 100-meter dash and Paul Romero won the boys 100-meter dash. Jennifer Daly and Keaton Smith both won the girls and boys 800-meter run, respectively.

The Dolphins girls 4x400-meter relay team won the event by four seconds with a time of 4:06.12.

Nash Parker finished first in both the boys shot put and discus throw. Sophomore Joy McArthur won the girls shot put and teammate Evelyn Roberts won the discus.—Steve Breazeale

The Dana Hills boys golf team pulled off consecutive match wins over Beckman to start their season on March 3 and March 4, posting one impressive low number along the way.

Dana Hills fired off a collective score of 178 at Tustin Ranch Golf Course in a 178-187 win on March 4. Senior Alex Diaz carded a 32 (-4) and Tanner Podres turned in a 34 (-2) to lead the Dolphins.

Dana Hills finished of the week with a 182-199 win over Laguna Beach on March 11. –SB

Dana Hills sophomore pitcher Carlee Russo started against Santa Margarita on March 11. Photo: KDahlgren Photography

Boys Lacrosse Falls to Lions In their third game of the young season, the Dana Hills boys lacrosse team lost on the road to JSerra, 17-2, on March 10.

The loss came after the Dolphins (1-2) captured their first win of the season, a 9-6 victory over Northwood, on March 5.

Junior attack Colton Brown has been the Dolphins leading goal scorer through three games. Brown has seven goals in three games played. –SB

Girls Lacrosse Keep it Close but Lose to Eagles, Tritons The Dana Hills girls lacrosse team lost back-to-back one-goal games against Santa

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The Dana Hills boys volleyball team has won nine straight matches to start their 2015 campaign.

The Dolphins (9-0) have played almost exclusively against Trinity League competition in the early going, pulling off two wins over Santa Margarita and Servite and notching wins over JSerra and Orange Lutheran.

Dana Hills is in the midst of a run through the Redondo Union preseason invitational, where they defeated Notre Dame, Redondo Union, Servite and Orange Lutheran in clean sweep victories.

–SB

Boys Tennis Beats Edison The Dana Hills boys tennis team improved to 2-2 on the season following an 11-7 nonleague victory over Edison on March 11.

Battling the flu, the Dolphins No. 1 singles player, Kyle Alexander, went 1-2 on the day and lost a closely contested set to Edison’s No. 1 player, according to firstyear head coach Mike Story.

Corey Stephens and Alec Phong, filling in as a substitute, won all three of their doubles matches.

Story was hired just weeks before the start of the season and said he has been upping the Dolphins frequency of practices.

The Dolphins were set to play Mission Viejo on March 12. Results were not available at press time.—SB www.danapointtimes.com

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HUGE RUMMAGE SALE! Something for everyone! Saturday, 3/14/15 NCL Monarch Chapter @ Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. 33501 Stonehill, Dana Point. 8:30am2pm. Proceeds benefit local charities.

GARAGE SALE LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail your garage sale to classifieds@danapointtimes.com Deadline 5 p.m. Monday. No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED MARKETING & ADVERTISING INTERN Picket Fence Media (San Clemente Times, Dana Point Times and The Capistrano Dispatch) is seeking a polished and enthusiastic advertising intern to start immediately. Enrolled college marketing and communications student required. Must be available Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, one to two days a week. Great phone manner and attention to detail a must. Knowledge of sales and eye-for-design a plus. This is a non-paid internship and a great opportunity to obtain some hands-on work experience and college credit (if available through your school). Send resume listing school and work experience to Susie Lantz at slantz@sanclementetimes.com.

No phone inquiries without resume.

PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT/ OFFICE ASSISTANT Days needed are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Entry level position. Must be tech savvy and a team player. Please call 949-241-6633 Dana Point Times March 13–19, 2015

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DP SURF IS PRESENTED BY:

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Lowers Pro Back for 2015

GROM OF THE WEEK

CONRAD ROJAS

Lowers Pro set to return with title sponsor Oakley

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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EN: The Enthusiast Network and Surfer Magazine announced on Monday that Oakley has signed on as title sponsor for the 2015 Lowers Pro, bringing the event back to Lower Trestles, April 28 to May 2, after a two-year hiatus.

The Oakley Lowers Pro winner will earn 10,000 World Surf League Qualifying Series points—the same points awarded at WSL Championship Tour events. That, along with a $250,000 prize purse, is expected to draw the world’s best talent from the CT’s Top 34, along with exceedingly apt up-and-coming athletes.

The event’s full lineup will include 96 surfers and two qualifiers from an eightman trial. The lineup will be announced soon, the statement said.

The famous cobblestone beach break at San Onofre State Park delivers one of the most high-performance-friendly waves on the planet and has long been a favorite of athletes and spectators alike, as a stage for mesmeric performances showcasing the very best in progressive maneuvers.

Following the 2012 Lowers Pro— won

by Brazilian Gabriel Medina and then title-

Conrad Rojas. Photo: Courtesy

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San Clemente-based surfer Tanner Gudauskas had an exciting run at the 2011 Lowers Pro, taking the runnerup spot behind winner Miguel Pupo of Brazil, in a close 13.63 to 13.57 final. Photo: Andrea Swayne

sponsored by Nike—marked the last event before the contest’s two-year time out for lack of a title sponsor.

“Oakley has a long history at Lower Trestles and we’re excited to be back at this esteemed surf break to host some of the world’s best surfers in our own backyard,” said Cuan Petersen, director of global sports marketing at Oakley, in the announcement. “Lowers is a perfect canvas for innovative, high-performance surfing… It’s definitely a place that differentiates the good from the great. We’re

looking forward to kicking off the competition at the 2015 Oakley Lowers Pro.” Many notables have clinched Lowers Pro victories over the event’s venerable history including Tom Curren (1982, 2001), Christian Fletcher (1989), Kelly Slater (1990), Rob Machado (1998), Andy Irons (2004) and back-to-back Brazilian champions Pupo (2011) and Medina (2012).

For more information on the Oakley Lowers Pro and to tune into the live webcast, visit www.oakleylowerspro.com. DP

RESULTS

SURF FORECAST

NSSA Open, Event No. 8, Feb. 28-March 1, Ventura, C Street

Water Temperature: 60-62 degrees F

Photo: Courtesy of Hobie Surf Shop

Hobie Surf Shop to Host a Talk with Tom Carroll Professional Australian surfer Tom Carroll will be the guest speaker at the Hobie Surf Shop in Dana Point, 34174 Pacific Coast Highway, on Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. “A Talk with Tommy” is a free event featuring videos and stories told by Carroll about his past accomplishments, such as his famous turn at Pipe in ’91 dubbed “the snap heard ‘round the world,” being a two-time world champion and most recently, chasing the planet’s biggest waves.

The talk will be moderated by Quiksilver co-founder Bob McKnight. The evening will also include a free barbecue, live music, raffles, giveaways and an exhibit of some of Quiksilver’s “Modern Originals” boardshorts from eras past. —AS Dana Point Times March 13–19, 2015

Water Visibility and Conditions: Local: 6-8’+ Poor-Fair Catalina: 10-20’ Fair+ Thursday and Friday: A new South and WNW groundswell blend peaks Friday for waist- to shoulder-high surf and occasional head-high sets at the best exposed breaks. Light offshore flow in the mornings is followed by a light to moderate onshore sea-breeze each afternoon. Mostly sunny skies each day with beach temps climbing into the mid 70s.

Longer Range Outlook: The South and WNW swell combo holds for Saturday then eases by the end of the weekend. Morning winds remain favorable. Look for a moderate Westerly sea-breeze to develop each afternoon. Check out Surfline for more details, daily updates, and the longer range outlook!

MEN: 1. Noah Collins, Manhattan Beach, 13.94; 2. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente, 9.00. JUNIORS: 1. Yuji Mori, Chiba, Japan, 14.70; 2. Ryland Rubens, Pacific Beach, 13.57; 3. Kade Matson, San Clemente, 10.50; 4. Liam Gloyd, Carlsbad, 8.70. BOYS: 1. Hagan Johnson, San Clemente, 15.17; 2. Taro Watanabe, Malibu, 12.90; 3. Kade Matson, San Clemente, 10.27; 4. Levi Slawson, Encinitas, 5.44. MINI GROMS: 1. Dane Matson, San Clemente, 17.57; 2. Shohei Kato, Japan, 12.77; 3. Cole McCaffray, Cardiff, 7.73; 4. Callahan Corn, Del Mar, 7.23. WOMEN: 1. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente, 12.36; 2. Tia Blanco, Oceanside, 10.84; 3. Avalon Johnson, Carlsbad, 4.30; 4. Steffi Kerson, Thousand Oaks, 2.87. GIRLS: 1. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente, 18.43; 2. Bethany Zelasko, Dana Point, 9.83; 3. Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad, 9.33; 4.

Samantha Sibley, San Clemente, 4.33. PERFORMERS OF THE EVENT: Noah Collins—first Open Men win of the season; Kirra Pinkerton—Open Girls winner and perfect 10 scored in the final; Tia Blanco—perfect 10 wave score in Open Women semis; Alyssa Spencer—posted a near perfect heat total of 19.53 out of 20 in the Open Girls quarterfinals.

UPCOMING EVENTS March 14-15: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 8, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty March 21: SSS Orange County High School, Event No. 5, Huntington Beach, Pier March 22: SSS Orange County Middle School, Event No. 4, Huntington Beach, Pier March 21-22: NSSA Open, Event No. 9, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty

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onrad Rojas, 10, of San Clemente is a stand-up paddle racer and stand-up paddle surfer. Surfing and playing rugby with his team, The Gators, are other interests, but SUP is something Conrad is focusing hard to excel in, hoping to one day compete professionally.

“I started doing SUP when I was a toddler, so like at 3,” he said. “The first time I stepped on a board was at June Lake in Mammoth and my dad taught me. After that I wanted to keep doing it because my dad is really good and I want to be good too. I remember watching him at a race in Tahoe or Utah or something and being really impressed and wanting to do it really bad.”

Conrad also loves SUP because of the great friendships he’s gained from training and competing in the sport. He trains as a member of the Paddle Academy team in Dana Point three days a week and is currently focused on building endurance and speed. He would like to thank his sponsors, Riviera Paddlesurf and SUP Gladiator, as well as his sister, mom and dad for their support in chasing his dream.

A fourth-grader at Concordia Elementary, school is also important to Conrad, as he wants to go to college and find a good career.

“I like school because you learn new things every day,” he said. “That’s important because I like learning and I want to go to college because I want to have a good job that I love and become the best person I can be.”

Conrad’s 2014 SUP highlights include taking first-place in his age group at the Stand Up for Clean Water event in Malibu. Feb. 7 marked a great distance accomplishment, when Conrad paddled with his dad from the Newport Back Bay to Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor, approximately 22.5 miles, as part of his dad’s 24-hour SUP fundraiser for Ocean of Hope, an organization that raises money for the Sarcoma Alliance.

Conrad also credits SUP training and competition with helping to inspire hard work in other areas of his life.

“I like SUP because it gets me motivated and ready to do things, like working to be a professional paddle boarder and even other things I could do when I grow up,” he said.

“Being good to other people is important to me too.”—Andrea Swayne www.danapointtimes.com