June 19, 2015 by Dana Point Times

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Registration Now Open for Summer Kickball, Softball Leagues PAGE 16 VOLUME 8, ISSUE 25

Is El Ni単o Rolling Out a Red Carpet? Tuna crabs wash up on Dana Point beaches by the hundreds of thousands, anglers delight E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

Julia Miller, 5, and her brother Jack, 8, take a closer look at a tuna crab at Strand Beach on Monday. Photo: Andrea Swayne

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Elizabeth Bottiaux: Decluttering for Summer Fun DP LIVING/PAGE 13

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Grom of the Week: Samantha Sibley SURF/PAGE 18

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opportunity for youth to be active and make a difference in the community. Board members participate in various city activities throughout the year, encourage increased participation among young people in community affairs, and meet to discuss issues that affect local teens.

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WHAT’S NEXT: Applications for the 20152016 school year are available online at www.danapoint.org/youthboard. The deadline to submit an application is July 17 at 4:30 p.m.—AJ

Doheny Village Plan Timeline Announced THE LATEST: The Dana Point City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a timeline for the revitalization plan in the works for the Doheny Village area of Capistrano Beach. Cindy Nelson, interim economic development director presented the staff report detailing the long-awaited next steps in the plan that was initiated in 2010. According to the report, the plan’s guiding principles gathered during past public meetings and workshops from residents and business owners will all remain intact. Principles include the creation of a smallscale commercial village, preserving the surfing and marine heritage, ensuring a distinct character and identity, open space, cultural amenities, public art, streetscape beautification, improved circulation and linkages with other parts of the city and beach via bike and walking paths and improved public safety. The plan also calls for new zoning incentives, changing the current zoning codes to encourage new development. The Village plan breaks the area up into sections according to differences in expected focus. These include an industrial arts, or “maker culture” pedestrian-friendly area; mixed-use, live/work and residential zones of varying densities, The timeline is as follows: • Complete economic studies, JulyAugust 2015 • Community outreach meetings, August-October 2015 • City Council endorsement, revised concept plan, December 2015 • Commence preparation of environ mental impact report, January 2016 • Commence planning tasks, January 2016 • Complete EIR and approval of final plan, December 2016 • Submit plan to California Coastal Commission, December 2016 • Coastal Commission approval, De cember 2017 During public comments, a number of residents voiced dissatisfaction with the timeline, saying that it needs to happen faster, as the area has long been neglected by city officials and staff. Crime and decay must be mitigated now, they said. Dana Point Times June 19-25, 2015

Inaugural Trolley Hop Set for June 26 Crews are shown on June 8, installing palm trees and constructing the new median in front of The District Salon and Jack’s Restaurant on Del Prado Avenue. Photo: Andrea Swayne

“We do not need more studies. We do not need more hearings. We do not need more committees,” resident Carol Weling said. “What we need is action. We need for you to do something …” Weling’s comments were met with applause from the approximately 50 people in the audience to hear the issue.

site. The archway is scheduled to be placed on the towers prior to the July 4 holiday. As residents have likely seen, concrete median curbs have been installed and the one lane of traffic along with parking on one side of Del Prado is being maintained. Work in the medians during this period includes irrigation, backfill with planting material, placement of trees and electrical improvements. Work has commenced on Golden Lantern north of PCH to finish the storm drain improvements, which will result in connecting two existing catch basins to a new storm drain that was installed on PCH during the first phase of the project.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council voted 5-0 to approve the plan with the added challenge that staff does everything possible to move it along quicker. They also voted unanimously to require monthly status reports and then unanimously twice more, to require staff to come back in a month with an established budget for an immediate start and to return with a public safety plan. —Andrea Swayne

Lantern District Construction Updates THE LATEST: As the city of Dana Point’s Pacific Coast Highway/Del Prado Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project in the Lantern District progresses, construction work will continue on Del Prado Street between Ruby Lantern and Copper Lantern/ PCH, and on the Del Prado entry archway and PCH banner poles, said City Engineer Matthew Sinacori via the city’s weekly update. The upcoming construction projects, listed below, will take place from June 22 through July 10, although weather or unforeseen issues may impact the schedule. Parkway improvements will continue on Del Prado from Violet Lantern to Golden Lantern, with placement of underground electrical and irrigation nearly complete. The city’s contractor expects to pour sidewalk and place trees and street lights during this period. Fabrication of the Lantern District archway and other components will continue off

WHAT’S NEXT: This second phase of the project will complete Del Prado Avenue from Ruby Lantern to Copper Lantern, helping to create the pedestrian-friendly, mixed use environment for shopping, dining and socializing envisioned in the Town Center Plan. . Del Prado construction is set for completion in Sept. 2015. FIND OUT MORE: To subscribe to the alerts, email ssharke@danapoint.org. Contact Sinacori at 949.248.3574 or msinacori@ danapoint.org for more information.—Allison Jarrell

Dana Point Youth Board Accepting Applications THE LATEST: The city of Dana Point is now accepting applications from youth who are interested in joining the 2015-2016 Dana Point Youth Board. The board meets September through June on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. Applicants must be Dana Point residents of high school age. The Dana Point Youth Board provides an

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THE LATEST: The Dana Point Lantern District Alliance has organized a special kick-off event for the first day of Dana Point’s free summer trolley service set for June 26. The DPLDA, an organization made up of area business owners, issued a press release Thursday announcing the “Trolley Hop,” a program that has local bars and restaurants joining together to offer specials from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26 and inviting residents to make an evening of supporting the trolley and local businesses as well. Sponsored by the DPLDA and Libre Tequila, food specials will be priced at $6 and under, with drink specials $5 and under. In order to receive the special discounts, participants must purchase an Inaugural Dana Point Trolley Mug for $10. WHAT’S NEXT: A full list of participating bars and restaurants will be available and updated daily online at the organization’s website, www.danapointlda.com. —AJ

City Manager to Speak at Coffee Chat THE LATEST: The Dana Point Civic Association’s Coffee Chat on Friday, June 19 will feature guest speaker Doug Chotkevys, Dana Point’s city manager. Chotkevys will be discussing a variety of issues and updating information relating to the recently adopted two-year city budget and taking questions from the audience. 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 always free and open to the public. Complimentary coffee is served, courtesy of Coffee Importers.—AS www.danapointtimes.com

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Is El Niño Rolling Out a Red Carpet? Tuna crabs wash up on Dana Point beaches by the hundreds of thousands, anglers delight BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

At first glance, Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point looked as if a plush red carpet had been rolled out atop the sand on Sunday. But upon closer inspection, beachgoers were astonished to discover the crimson blanket was actually made up of hundreds of thousands of wriggling tuna crabs. The tuna crabs, also known as pelagic red crabs, or by their scientific name Pleuroncodes planipes, have been causing quite a stir, making appearances all along the Southern California coast over the last few weeks and leading many to speculate their appearance is a predictor of an upcoming El Niño weather event. The abundance of crabs has also brought tuna in greater numbers and much larger than normally present this far north of Mexican waters. The crabs, typically from 1 to 3 inches long and resembling tiny lobsters, have been a popular subject of news reports and social media posts from Newport Beach to San Diego, as the site of so many on the beach is a relatively rare occurrence, one that longtime anglers say precedes El Niño weather patterns and makes for some exceptional fishing. Anglers are fairly familiar with the creatures but normally see them in deeper water and much farther south in warmer water near Baja California, Mexico. “This year we started seeing the crabs nearby in deeper water in about February,” said Brian Woolley, captain of the Dana Wharf Sportfishing vessel Sum Fun. “Initially they were in about 300 to 360 feet of water, riding the current that has brought a mass of warm water from Baja up here this year.” With the warm equatorial water comes ocean life native to it, from the bottom of the food chain on up, and that has been good for Southern California anglers, he said. Tim Sullivan, a marine biologist at the Ocean Institute, explained that ocean upwellings are also an important part of the food chain leading to the abundance of crabs and the fish following them. “When an upwelling occurs it brings food closer to the surface and feed the plankton that then becomes food for larger drifters like the red crabs,” he said. “Then, in turn, the red crabs become a wonderful food for a variety of birds, fish and marine mammals.” The crabs are more drifters than they are swimmers and are at the mercy of the waves, Sullivan added. When they come closer to shore—as they have while drifting along with the unseasonably warm current—onshore winds wash them ashore as they are unable to escape the breaking waves.

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Donna Kalez, general manager of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching takes a closer look at the carpet of red tuna crabs Sunday at Salt Creek Beach. Photo: Courtesy

Dana Wharf boat captain Chad Steffen takes an upclose look at a handful of pelagic red crabs. Photo: Chad Steffen

At low tide in the Dana Point Harbor on Wednesday, thousands of the red crabs were seen trapped on the rocks near the boats at Dana Wharf. Photo: Chad Steffen

THE FISHING’S FINE “Where the warm water goes, that’s where the fish are going to be,” Woolley said. “We are at the mercy of the currents. Typically we see signs such as tuna crabs first appearing in July and August, building in August through September and then we see good fishing into October. This year everything is happening on a more advanced schedule. It’s all about the water temperature.”

Woolley—who has worked aboard the Sum Fun since 1997 and as captain since 2000—added that he and fellow longtime fishermen and boat captains all recall an abundance of tuna crabs foreshadowing El Niño events. The last pronounced El Niño happened in 1997, when the crabs were also seen in abundance, although some were also seen in 2002. Both years had better than usual fishing, he said. “There have been other signs as well,”

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Woolley said. “Normally we see good kelp growth during the winter when the water is cooler, somewhere between 55 to 58 degrees is prime for growth. This year the water never stayed in that range for long and the kelp really didn’t grow.” That, along with the crabs, an early appearance of yellowtail, bluefin tuna sightings starting in May and yellowfin being caught in larger numbers this month are all strong evidence of a coming El Niño, www.danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP he said. Woolley also said he feels that signs of the cyclical El Niño pattern have been building over the last few years. Local angler Dallas Clifton agrees. The great fishing the crabs have brought has been amazing for Clifton, who grew up as part of a fishing family, making trips out of Dana Point and is now an accomplished angler, sponsored by Accurate Fishing and captain of her own boat the Nauti Girl. “Ever since last summer there has been year-round yellowtail when it used to be only seasonal,” she said. “We started seeing tuna in May, when we normally don’t see them until July or August.” Adding to a number of big tuna catches off of the Dana Point coast in the last couple of weeks, Clifton reeled in 134-pound bluefin tuna on Sunday—the biggest she’s ever taken—fishing approximately 11 miles out of the harbor and only slightly south of the city. “We were following birds to find schools of tuna,” she said. “I have never seen anything like this around here. The tuna were actually breaking the surface of the water. It looked like a feeding frenzy. We were seeing 100- to 200-pounders above the water. At first we thought we were seeing dolphin.” When filleting her catches, Clifton makes a point of checking the stomach contents of her fish to see what they’ve been eating and says she often sees the red crabs, but in smaller numbers and

Business Beat News from Dana Point’s business community COMPILED BY KATHERINE NOWICKI

Owner Lora Jean Kosinski. Photo: Katherine Nowicki

Now Open DISTRICT SALON 24452 Del Prado Avenue 949.248.3406 www.facebook.com/thedistricthairsalon Lora Jean Kosinski took over ownership of the formerly named Azalea Salon Dana Point Times June 19-25, 2015

Dallas Clifton poses with her 134-pound bluefin tuna she caught about 11 miles off the coast of Dana Point on Sunday, thanks to the abundance of tuna crab, she said. Photo: Shaun Clifton

mixed with a variety of other small fish. “It’s crazy,” she said. “All the fish I’ve been catching lately have had stomachs completely full of red crab. I have not filleted a fish with any fin bait in it since January. I’ve seen red crab prior to this but not to this extent. The fishing has been epic.”

percent sure but the signs are indicative of such the weather pattern, caused by unusually warm temperatures and known to bring heavy rains to the area. “There are so many variables and weather is certainly a very important one,” Sullivan said. “Currents such as the warm one the red crabs are riding are often changed by wind. We’ve seen red crab cycles before and they do happen when water gets warm but El Niño patterns are a continuum, not stop-and-start events.”

WILL WE SOON BE SAYING HOLA TO EL NIÑO? Sullivan said it is impossible to be 100

and Boutique last November, after over 10 years of experience as a stylist. In that time, she also managed and helped run two salons. Kosinski said she chose the Lantern District for its entrepreneurial potential. “I like the area because it is up-and-coming,” Kosinski said. “Plus I’ve lived in the area forever and I’m very familiar with it.” Kosinski said she changed the salon’s name to District Salon last January in order to embrace a fresh beginning for the salon’s first year under new ownership. Along with the new name, Kosinski updated some of the salon’s interior features— such as furniture and paint—in addition to bringing in more stylists. Currently there are 12 stylists, including Kosinski. “The salon had a cool design to begin with,” Kosinski said, “and having a new energy in here helped a lot.” District Salon celebrated its new ownership with a chamber ribbon cutting on April 10. Moving forward, Kosinski hopes to maintain a positive environment that is inspiring to the staff, as well as familyfriendly and community-oriented. “Everyone’s desire to grow more and work together as a team sets us apart,” Kosinski said. “We would like to give back to the community and be a household name.” District Salon offers coloring and cuts, highlights (both traditional and balayage), straightening services and perms. More

Sullivan pointed to recent satellite imagery showing that warmer water in the Eastern Pacific off the coast of Central America near the equator as another indication of a building of an El Niño condition, but what the future effects of that are going to be is still speculation, he said. “NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has been making statements for four or five months calling the warm water an indicator of possible El Niño conditions,” Sullivan said. On June 11, NOAA released an El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) advisory issued by the Climate Prediction Center and the International Research Institute for Climate and Society that said there is a greater than 90 percent chance that El Niño will continue in the Northern Hemisphere through the fall and around an 85 percent chance it will last through the winter of 2015/2016. The advisory also predicts below normal hurricane season activity in the Atlantic and above normal activity in the central and eastern Pacific hurricane basins. Impacts of the weather pattern along the coast of California are predicted to be minimal through the summer but then begin increasing through late fall and winter. As with all forecasting, the only thing to do is to wait and see. While Southern Californians anxiously await the much-needed rains El Niño could bring, there will be plenty of good fishing to pass the time. DP

skin services will be available in the near future. The salon is open Tuesday through Saturday, with appointment times varying.—Katherine Nowicki REFLECTIONS SALON 24841 Del Prado Avenue 949.493.0331 www.danapointhair.com. After years working in careers including mortgages, real estate and house flipping, Kim Wyman is now the owner and manager of Reflections Salon. Wyman said she chose Dana Point for its easygoing vibe. “I’ve lived in Laguna Niguel for 25 years,” Wyman said. “I’ve always loved Dana Point because it’s by the ocean and feels super laid back.” Reflections Salon is a family business for Wyman, as all three of her daughters work there as stylists. She hopes to teach them how to run a business and potentially open more locations for Reflections in the future. Wyman said she remodeled the salon about three months ago, working with her family to repaint the walls themselves. Her focus was on making the interior brighter and more casual, with ocean-themed ornaments hanging in the windows. “Originally the walls were dark brown and the blinds were always closed. A lot

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Owner Kim Wyman with her daughter Niki Madrigal, who is a stylist at the salon. Photo: Katherine Nowicki

of people didn’t even know the salon was here, and now we’re trying to change that,” Wyman said. “I wanted it to feel really beachy but not sterile or intimidating. Reflections isn’t a high powered, fast and loud salon. We want it to feel like a place where you don’t have to wear makeup.” Wyman also hopes to get a bigger and brighter sign outside the salon soon. Reflections Salon has been at its current location for 25 years and the original owner still works as a stylist. Currently, there are eight stylists at the salon and they are looking to hire more. Reflections Salon is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. —Katherine Nowicki www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ALLISON JARRELL AND AMANDA HUFFMAN

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.

Thursday, June 18 FLARE SIGHTING Dana Point Harbor, Area 1 South Beach Road (1:06 a.m.) A person driving in the Palisades area reported seeing a red flare.

Wednesday, June 17 PATROL CHECK Dana Point Harbor, Harbor Dock (8:42 p.m.) A sea lion was seen with fishing line wrapped around its neck.

Monday, June 15 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (3:33 p.m.) A group of transients was seen loitering and drinking by the trash area of an industrial complex. DISTURBANCE Sea Bluffs Drive, 25400 Block (3:21 p.m.) A man called to report someone seen camping in the area. The person was said to be damaging irrigation equipment. TRAFFIC HAZARD Del Prado/Golden Lantern (2:22 p.m.) Cones blocking off a construction zone created confusion among drivers. People began driving on the wrong side of the road.

KEEP THE PEACE Via Monarca, 0 Block (1:09 p.m.) A caller said that their neighbors were screaming at them from over their property line.

DISTURBANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24800 Block (12:39 p.m.) A man called about a hotel guest that was standing in the lobby and yelling at employees.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Del Obispo Street/Pacific Coast Highway (12:40 p.m.) Three men riding bicycles were seen entering a utility building across from a bus stop.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Camino Capistrano, 34000 Block (10:03 a.m.) A gold Mercedes was seen loitering in the Dollar Tree parking lot. The caller said that a man ran up to the car and thought that the person in the car might be selling drugs.

PETTY THEFT REPORT Del Prado, 24500 Block (12:21 p.m.) A woman called to report a woman who was drunk and appeared to be homeless. The caller thought that the woman had stolen all her clothes and was hiding them in a basket. DISTURBANCE Camino del Avion/Ocean Ranch (11:01 a.m.)A man on the corner of El Pollo Loco was seen begging for money, blocking traffic and yelling at people. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-NON INJURY Golden Lantern/Dana Point Harbor Drive (8:24 a.m.) A bus ran into a street light. No injuries were reported.

Sunday, June 14

WELFARE CHECK Pacific Coast Highway/Del Prado (3:24 p.m.) A woman was seen passed out on the sidewalk with her purse between her legs.

PATROL CHECK Dana Point Harbor, East Jetty (7:15 p.m.) Two long-haired individuals were reportedly shooting a pellet gun at the base of the east jetty. TRESPASSING Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point Yacht Club West Basin (3:18 p.m.) An apparently homeless woman was seen walking to the end of the dock and boarding a catamaran. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Portola/Calle Juanita (2:11 p.m.) A caller reported two men in Sunset Park. Both appeared to be on drugs.

WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS

SAN CLEMENTE

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

During a preliminary hearing Monday, Judge Michael A. Smith of San Bernardino Superior Court ruled there is enough evidence to bring Charles “Chase” Merritt to trial, the man arrested in November and charged with the 2010 murders of the McStay Family, authorities said. Joseph McStay and his wife, Summer, and their two sons Gianni, 4, and Joseph Jr., 3, went missing in 2010 and were found dead in separate, shallow graves in 2013. Merritt, Joseph’s former business partner, is implicated in the killings. The McStays had moved to Fallbrook but remained close with many people San Clemente, where they resided before moving,

The San Juan Capistrano City Council approved a refund/credit process on June 2 for tier 2, 3, and 4 water customers who paid the city’s previous tiered water rates, which have since been ruled illegal by the 4th District Court of Appeals. Last month, the city settled the lawsuit questioning the validity of the previous rates filed by the Capistrano Taxpayers Association. Top tier customers who paid water bills between Aug. 28, 2013 and June 30, 2014 will need to apply for either a refund or credit from the city. Assuming that 100 percent of the water customers who overpaid complete and return a claim form, the refund/ credit, in addition to the CTA settlement, is

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DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (1:54 a.m.) A man in his 30s was causing a disturbance and saying his order was wrong. It was possible that the man had been drinking. No weapons were seen.

Wednesday, June 10

before they disappeared in February 2010. Jury selections will begin following the trial date scheduling. Merritt is scheduled to appear for an arraignment hearing June 24.

News Next Door

DISTURBANCE – MECHANICAL Malaga Drive, 34000 Block (8:11 a.m.) A caller reported that his neighbor was loudly working in their yard on a Sunday morning.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Domingo Avenue, 25900 Block (1:08 p.m.) A caller reported what looked to be a drug deal behind a black Chevy vehicle involving two men, possible in their 40s, passing a black trash bag. DISTURBANCE Sunridge Drive/Eastwind Drive (8:39 a.m.) A man with a shopping cart was reportedly going through trash cans, eating food and collecting items.

expected to have a fiscal impact to the city’s Water Enterprise Fund of approximately $4.1 million. City staff is recommending that the $4.1 million be funded by an inter-fund loan from the Sewer Enterprise Fund to the Water Enterprise Fund. The council approved the refund/credit process by a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Pam Patterson and Councilman Sam Allevato dissenting. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SUMMER WEEKEND TROLLEY SERVICE San Juan’s free weekend trolley runs from June 12 through Sept. 5 and is scheduled Friday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with additional rides during the San Juan Summer Nites Concert Series. Frequency is every 45 minutes. For updates and a map of trolley stops, follow SJC Trolley on Twitter, San Juan Capistrano Trolley on Facebook, or visit www.missionsjc.com/visit/trolley.

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Community Meetings SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Car Wash 8 a.m.-6

p.m. Eco-friendly car wash fundraiser at Doheny Village Hand Car Wash, 34241 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach, www.danapoint5thmarines.com. MONDAY, JUNE 22

Planning Commission Meeting

6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall, Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org. TUESDAY, JUNE 23

Ocean Water Quality Subcommittee Meeting Canceled 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 212, 949.248.3500, 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, JUNE 24

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. FRIDAY, JUNE 26

Summer Weekend Trolley Service Begins Noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10

p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, through September 7. Trolleys are free and arrive at stops every 15 minutes. See trolley route map at www.danapoint.org. For real-time arrivals, visit the Trolley Tracker at www.dptrolley.com.

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Blues Brothers

Local music store owner finds success with new partner, forms new band BLUESPOWER BY JACOB ONOFRIO, DANA POINT TIMES

fter his successful project Papermoon Gypsys disbanded following vocalist and daughter Lexi G’s decision to return to school earlier this year, Kenny “Big Daddy” Williams of Kenny’s Music in Dana Point is already back in action with his new band, BLUESPOWER. As a kid growing up in a rough neighborhood in Echo Park, Williams found a strong connection with blues music and was compelled to “cry out” through the power of the guitar. “The first concert I ever went to was Freddie King, and I actually snuck into the Palladium when I was about 12 years old,” Williams said. “He hit this one note … and as soon as he hit that, I was like ‘Oh my God, I’ve got to do that.’” Jump ahead to the present and the spirit of the blues is still alive and well in his heart “It doesn’t matter how old you are, your dream is still there,” Williams said. Built from the foundation laid by Papermoon Gypsys, BLUESPOWER retains the same lineup of Williams on guitar/vocals, Rich Smith on drums and Ron Moreno on bass. Vocalist Lexi G has been replaced by Gregory Michael, a guitarist/vocalist from Ohio whom Williams considers his “musical soul mate.” Williams met his new partner only three months ago when Michael sat in on one of his open mic jam performances at The Point restaurant in Dana Point; the duo immediately recognized they

had a great deal of musical chemistry. A culmination of rock, blues, funk and R&B, BLUESPOWER represents the union of different musical backgrounds and genres between Williams and Michael, a combination Williams said works wonderfully. “We respect each other’s opinions equally and allow each other to experiment if we need to,” Williams said, “but we don’t really have to experiment too much; it just kind of works. You can audition people all day and you might never see that. This guy’s like my brother.” Though the group has no studio work available at the moment, Williams said the band is in the works to start recording their debut album sometime in the next couple of months. Along with their live performances, Williams attributes much of the band’s success to the addition of public relations person Doug Deutsch, who has been spreading word of the band’s background and music. BLUESPOWER is set to play at a multitude of events up and down the southern California coast this summer, including The Dana Point Food, Wine and Music Festival on June 27, the Del Mar Fair on July 3, the Orange County Fair on August 5, and the New Blues Festival on Sept. 5. For a sample of what BLUESPOWER is all about, check out their “Happy Hour Jam” at The Point, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.bluespower.band. DP

Kenny Williama with his wife, Kimberly at their Dana Point store. Kimberly runs Kenny’s Music when he is out on BLUESPOWER business. Photo: Jacob Onofrio

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DP SOAPBOX Dana Point

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

GUEST OPINION: Reading with Wright: By Christopher Wright

So You Want to Write a Book?

love to read but writing is an endeavor not for the faint of heart. It requires creativity and persistence. It’s hard work. And often people don’t seem to appreciate your work. J.K. Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter series, was rejected by 12 publishing houses, yet she soldiered on. Today with electronic publishing it’s much easier to get self-published. But just getting published by a self-publishing press or electronic press is no guarantee of success. The digital or e-book press is saturated and many authors find themselves doing an extraordinary amount of marketing. The Orange County Public Libraries webpage gives prospective authors the following advice on marketing their book to the libraries: “The best way to bring your book to our attention is through reviews. A positive review in one or more of the library review journals, such as library journal, school library journal (for children’s books), Kirkus, Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, or in the LA Times Sunday book review section will give your book an excellent chance of being bought by OC Public Libraries (and other public libraries as well).” That is easier said than done, though. Dana Point Library will be hosting a 90-minute presentation about writing on Friday, July 24 at 11 a.m. entitled, “Writing

Letters to the Editor VIGILANCE NEEDED TO THWART FENCE VANDALISM

TOM AND JEANNIE GRONEWALD, San Juan Capistrano

Dear Todd Spitzer and Orange County Board of Supervisors, We so much enjoy Strand Vista Park in Dana Point at Pacific Coast Highway and Selva Road. We spend a lot of time walking, meeting people and taking in the spectacular view, particularly the sunset on a regular basis. It is such as great place. Thank you for all you have done and do to make a beautiful place for the public. Every time friends come from out of state to visit, we first take them to the Strand to see the breathtaking view of the Pacific. Several month ago, while taking in the view of the California whales so close to the shore, I watched as a young man in his late teens or early-20s walked down and put a soda can upside down over the iron

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a Book: Publishing and Marketing, Myths and Truths,” presented by author Meadow Griffin. Her website is www.legendsoferin.com. Griffin will discuss a variety of issues and answer questions. She will tell you how READING WITH WRIGHT to find an editor, what By Chris Wright houses and agents are looking for, fraud alerts, and how to market your book. If you think you will become rich being an author think again. However, the reward is not financial but something intangible –the satisfaction that comes with creating something. If you need help with the creative process there are scores of resources to turn to. The city of Dana Point in its quarterly Community News pamphlet routinely offers classes in writing. The summer edition on page 18 under special interest, lists two classes—one on life stories with Linda Berkshire as instructor, the other on writing novels, short stories and nonfiction with instructor Sam McCarver. These courses have fees and meet at the Dana Point Community Center at 34052 Del Obispo St. You can find out more on the city website at www.danapoint.org. From the home page, click on “city government,” “recreation” and then “recreation programs.”

top of the lovely iron fencing. He pushed on the can at several angles until the finial came off inside the soda can. I was so aghast with his act of defacement of the public’s property. I noted that several fence tops were missing (at the left side of the parking lot) and meant to bring this to your attention then. We were there this past weekend and now an entire section of iron tops is missing, and they are starting on a couple more sections. I regret that I am just now writing about this. I am also sending a letter to the editor of the local Dana Point paper to alert those who are at the Strand to be on the lookout for those who are bent on destroying this beautiful public place. I work for an architect and am certainly aware of the high cost of iron fencing for our clients. If we actually witness this again, we will certainly call the Sheriff’s Department and at least give a license plate number. If there is anything else we can do to stop this vandalism, please let the public know. Thank you for reading this letter, and we sincerely hope we all can work together to keep the people’s beaches as lovely as the views.

People of all ages are writing now. A few years ago in our Meet the Author lecture series we met a local teenager who had published a book. Seniors, too, find time now to put pen to paper, or should I say fingers to the keyboard. Among them is Jean Harter of San Clemente who recently wrote a children’s book that is available on Amazon, The Story of Kurley and the Knoodlebugs: A Movie Musical Script. So if you have that book inside of you, fear not. Today it’s much easier to get it into print. The next time you are in the library or a coffee shop, take note of all the people typing on their keyboards. One of them might be the next J. K. Rowling. For more information about locations and upcoming events across the Orange County Public Libraries system, visit the website at www.ocpl.org. The site also provides access to online databases, digital copies of popular magazines, pdf copies of historical sheet music, eBooks, audiobooks, jobseeker resources and more. Chris Wright is not sure if he lives to read or if he reads to live. He has been a public librarian with the OC Public Libraries since 2006 and currently works at the Dana Point branch. 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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OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform 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.

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Friday | 19 MOVIE IN THE PARK: MALEFICENT 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening under the stars watching Disney’s Maleficent on an inflatable screen in Lantern Bay Park. Each movie night is free and includes live pre-movie entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. The movie starts around 8 p.m. Don’t forget to bring blankets or low-back beach chairs. Water, sodas, hot chocolate, coffee, candy and snacks will be available to purchase. Proceeds from the snack bar benefit Dana Point elementary schools and nonprofit organizations. Next week’s movie is Paddington, on June 26. 949.248.3530. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.

Saturday | 20 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. FATHER’S DAY HIKE 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Take Father’s Day out on the trail this year with a 2-mile hike through oak woodlands and sage scrub. Ages 6 and up. Adults $10, kids $5. The Richard and Donna O’Neil Conservancy, call for directions, 949.923.2210, www.rmvreserve.org. DREAM BROTHER, ROD FRIAS 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine. Dream Brother takes the stage first, followed by Rod Frias. 34673 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point Harbor, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

Wednesday | 24 The Nature Interpretive Center’s two-hour tour explores the history of the Dana Point Headlands. Photo: Andrea Swayne

SATURDAY, JUNE 20: DANA POINT HISTORY TOUR 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. This two-hour docent-led walking tour explores the history of the Headlands area and covers approximately 1.5 miles in distance. Tours run on the third Saturday of the month and have rotating themes. Maximum tour capacity is 10 people. RSVP to wgintern@danapoint.com or 949.248.3527. Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org. HARBOR MUSIC CRUISE: SONIC GOLD 8 p.m. Enjoy live music aboard the 95-foot vessel Dana Pride while cruising the Dana Point Harbor and watching the sunset. Boat features a full bar. Occurs each Saturday through Oct. 17. Must be 21 or over. $19. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. ROCKBELLA 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Live Music at Brio Tuscany Grille, 24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

adults, $7 for children. To purchase tickets prior to the event, call 949.842.0852. St. Edward the Confessor, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, 949.680.8972, www.mariachiforall.org. PINTS WITH POP StillWater Spirits & Sounds is offering a beer flight and steak dinner in honor of Father’s Day, featuring five tasting pints and bone-in ribeye with egg, chimichurri. $29.95. 24701 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

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Sunday | 21 FATHER’S DAY FIESTA 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Join Mariachi For All for a Father’s Day celebration, including dinner served 5 p.m.-7 p.m., mariachi music from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and a DJ from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Donations at the door are $15 for

TEA TIME BOOK CLUB 10:30 a.m. An informal book discussion group open to all interested adult readers. Tea will be served, so feel free to bring your favorite cup. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF WITH FANTASTICK PATRICK 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Start your Summer Reading Program off with a bang. Come see Fantastick Patrick, the One Man Circus Band. Space is limited to the first 70 people. Please arrive 15 minutes early for an admission ticket. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org. 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.

Thursday | 25 OPEN ARTIST STUDIO 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a creative workspace alongside a community of artists. Free. Ages 16 and up. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com. For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com

At the Movies: ‘Jurassic World’ Story Falls Short, Dinos Delight BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

urrently holding the record as the most successful Friday opening in movie history, Jurassic World is one of many franchise revivals this year—one that fans have awaited with cautious anticipation. After the disappointing sequels Jurassic Park: The Lost World (1997) and Jurassic Park III (2001), the new filmmakers had a lot to make up for to compare with the 1993 original. The new film introduces fresh new faces, but delivers more disas-

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ter than chills. Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, the dinosaur attraction has been resurrected by park CEO Simon Masrani (Irrfan Khan) and operations manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard). With help from “raptor whisperers” Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Barry (Omar Sy), and control room employees Lowery (Jake Johnson) and Vivian (Lauren Lapkus), dinosaurs are back to walk with humans. Dearing’s nephews Zach (Nick Robinson) and Gary (Ty Simpkins) are visiting the park on opening

weekend. Katie McGrath appears as Claire’s assistant, and Vincent D’Onofrio adds another antagonist role to his resume. While Spielberg’s Park had only a dozen people on the island, Colin Trevorrow’s World has thousands of guests, making everything bigger, louder and scarier than ever. Because of the ultra-action and violence, the film suffers a loss in character development and rushed subplots, despite the impressive cast—particularly Howard and Johnson. But with the park finally open to the public, the scenery and animals are incredible to

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Gary Tovey of Dana Point, gets his makeup ready June 9 before a dress rehearsal for his role as George Washington in Pageant of the Masters. Photo: Kat Figurelli

Local Artists Prepare to Not Move a Muscle Pageant of the Masters paints living pictures BY AMANDA HUFFMAN, DANA POINT TIMES

n July 8, the lights will go up on the stage of Laguna Beach’s Irvine Bowl, illuminating the living pictures of the Pageant of the Masters. The pageant recreates classical and contemporary pieces of art and casts community members from across Orange County as statues and painted figures. The 90-minute show is accompanied by a musical score and live narration. Each night, volunteers spend hours readying each cast member for their role. The first step is the makeup, which is applied to give the appearance of paint strokes or, as in the case of San Clemente resident Valerie Hill, of stone. Hill has participated in the Pageant since 1988 when she saw an ad in a newsletter. This year Hill is cast as a statue of Esther Hobart Morris in the Capitol Hall Statuary piece. “Basically you’re cast because of your dimensions,” she said. “They take a lot of different kinds of measurements. But sometimes you just look like the role.” Dana Point resident Gary Tovey joins her as a statue, portraying George Washington. Up to three coats of white makeup are applied to his face to prepare him for the role. “A few years ago my daughter did Pageant of the Masters, and she wanted me to try it out,” he said. Richard Casazza of San Juan Capistrano was also introduced to the event through family two years before. “I came down with my daughter, but I was the one who got called back,” he said. Cast as a statue of Chief Washakie, Casazza also receives full facial makeup, though in bronze instead of white. Page 12

Makeup is followed by hairpieces and wardrobe. These, too, are painted and are incredibly stiff—cast members have to carefully move without disturbing the hours of work put into each piece. Alan Perlmutter knows of this work firsthand. A volunteer in wardrobe, the Dana Point resident helps dress each cast member before they head onstage. “I make sure they leave here ready to be inside the frame,” Perlmutter said. Pageant of the Masters achieves something most parents wish they could—getting children to stand still in their performance. “Half of our volunteers are children,” Perlmutter said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for them.” Each night they receive full makeup and costume, and then they stand frozen on the stage as hundreds of audience members watch. They tackle their roles with all the seriousness of their adult counterparts. Even with the need for professionalism, there’s still room for enjoyment for participants. “You know what I love is when friends and family come to watch,” Casazza said. “I’ll give them a backstage tour—I love being able to do that.” The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters is held in Laguna Beach and will run from July 8 to Aug. 31. Pageant of the Masters will be held nightly, starting at 8:30 p.m. and the art show will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. General weekday admission is $7, and seniors and students tickets are $4. Weekend admission is $10 and $6 for students and seniors. Children 12 and under, military members and Laguna Beach residents are free. DP www.danapointtimes.com

DP LIVING GUEST OPINION: Four Kids and a Dog by Elizabeth Bottiaux

Decluttering in Search of an Awesome Summer

few weeks ago I sat hovered over my phone, intertwining four summer schedules into my calendar. I had it all figured out. Everybody’s camps and classes were carefully arranged in my trusty phone. It certainly wasn’t an easy task to configure the master schedule. But, I’d done it. I should’ve felt content. I thought I’d feel relieved to have my quad of kids actively pursuing an awesome summer. But, no. Instead, I looked at that calendar and found myself growing increasingly frustrated. Nearly every single summer day was accounted for. Each glorious, free flowing, lazy summer day—for which we’d awaited since September—was reserved. After our family vacation, we were left with a mere handful of freedom. Those weeks were threatened to be swiftly snatched up by enticing activities. Dance camps, church camps, musical theatre camps, surf camps, swim team and Junior Lifeguards were the culprits. As a kid, I never had the opportunity to partake in a vast buffet of recreational delights. My childhood summers were low key. My two younger brothers and I spent our endless summer days playing mailman, swimming in the neighbor’s pool, frog hunting in the creek (until my brother unearthed the towering stack of Playboys near the murky water). My friends and I would ride bikes on the bike trail, alongside the canal. We tirelessly perfected our cartwheels and handstands on the cool front lawn at dusk. We’d thunder through front yards during heated games of tag and hide ‘n seek. We built

majestic indoor forts—using every single blanket and bed sheet in the house. There were plenty of boring days too. I remember my dad warning us that if we stayed inside watching cartoons any longer, people would forget that kids lived in our home. Mom bought me a thick Big Book of Things to Do so I’d stop bugging her about it. It worked; for a short while. I developed a love of simple things. Reading. Crafting. These slow days of summer empowered us to entertain ourselves. We learned to decompress from the quicker pace of the school year. I had to choose. The proposed lineup FOUR KIDS was impressive. Hours AND A DOG of shuttling over-heated, By Elizabeth Bottiaux complaining children in a smallish, motorized rectangular box on wheels, was not. And I was to blame. If I signed them up, it would be nobody’s fault but my own that our summer was overscheduled. I’ve had to convince myself that my kids don’t need these extracurricular activities. They would survive without over-the-top camps and classes galore. So, I’ve decided not to. I’m decluttering our summer. It’s going to be simple. Easy. I refuse to make my summer an extension of the hectic school year. I want my kids to have a fun summer. But, I also want my kids to experience a boring summer. My kids weren’t exactly thrilled when I announced we’d be participating in minimal planned activities this summer. There

were tears and lots of moaning. At first I felt guilty about their disappointment. Not for long. They’re going to have an oldfashioned summer; the kind I experienced as a kid. They’ll have to learn to love it. I’m not going to omit every single planned activity. A few will remain. Last summer was Sarah’s first year of Junior Guards. It was nothing short of magical. She has looked forward to JG since last summer and will be returning in August for her debut leap off the pier. Bi-weekly swim practice will continue for both boys. Other than that, let freedom ring! I want my kids to know what it feels like to play outside all day, barefoot, with toes sticky from Popsicle drippings. They can stay up too late on a hot summer night, with no place to be the next morning. Swim in the pool so long their fingers and toes become shriveled like raisins. I want

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

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DP 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Car Wash Set for Saturday his year’s annual Marine car wash will be an eco-friendly event— water will be reclaimed and recycled—from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at Doheny Village Hand Car Wash, 34241 Doheny Park Road in Capistrano Beach. Complimentary coffee from Coffee Importers, fresh baked goods and Krispy Kreme donuts will be served at breakfast. A barbecue lunch, courtesy of Waterman’s Harbor and StillWater restaurants, will be served. There will be a Marine Corps recruiting booth and police and fire equipment will be on display. Marines will be volunteering their time to towel-dry guests’ cars. The event is being held to honor and support Camp

them to play in the warm sand all day at the beach. Hunt for sand crabs. Boogie board in the salty sea. Learn to surf. After this summer experiment of stripping away summer excess, maybe I’ll decide it wasn’t a great route. No matter what, we’ll make an abundance of memories. Hopefully we can pull off a simple summer to remember. Elizabeth Bottiaux is mom to four small humans, ages 4, 6, 8 and 10. She’s a San Clemente resident and has lived in Orange County for the past 16 years. She publishes a blog, www.fourkidsandadog.com, about family life in our tri-city area. DP

Doheny Village Hand Car Wash owner James Surber, center, is hosting the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Eco-friendly Car Wash on Saturday. Photo: Courtesy

Pendleton-based Marines who have recently returned from the Middle East and donations will be accepted. For more information, see www.danapoint5thmarines.com. DP Page 13

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PETS OF THE WEEK: MAYOR MC CHZ AND NOVA MAYOR MC CHZ Meow. My name is Mayor Mc Chz and I am a 2-month-old kitten ready for a new home. Even though I have a funny name, the humans at the shelter say I am simply irresistible. I am full of energy and love chasing toys around the room. When play time is over, I enjoy cuddling up and snuggling with my brothers. If you’re looking for an adorable and cuddly companion, I may just be the one for you. NOVA Aloha! My name is Nova I am looking for my new best friend. I am just over 2 years old and I love to run and play, especially with the other dogs. Though I’m not the tiniest of pups, my favorite place to be is in your lap covering you with kisses. If you’re looking for someone to fill your day with tons of fun, we may just be the perfect match. If you would like to know more about Nova, Mayor Mc Chz, or any of his kitten friends, please call the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with them at the shelter, 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente.

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Dolphin Report COMPILED BY STEVE BREAZEALE

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Dolphin Report: By the Numbers Now that the high school spring sports season has come to an end, we look back on the standout performances and seasons compiled by Dana Hills High School athletes. 96 Success rate of senior shortstop Luke Williams when attempting to steal a base. Williams, the school’s all-time stolen base leader, was successful on 26 of 27 attempts this year. Williams was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the third round of the 2015 MLB Draft. 5 Complete games thrown by senior pitcher Marrick Crouse in 13 starts. Crouse went 8-4 overall and posted a 1.63 ERA. Crouse was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th round of the 2015 MLB Draft. 77 Total combined points scored by lacrosse players Logan Perry (35 goals, six assists) and Colton Brown (33 goals,

Dana Hills’s Nick Karnazes, pictured, and the boys volleyball team began their season with a 14-match win streak. Photo: Steve Breazeale

three assists) this season. 14 Consecutive match win streak for the Dolphins boys volleyball team to start the season. Dana Hills won 14-straight matches before losing to Huntington Beach on March 21. Following the loss, Dana Hills went on a 13-match win streak, claimed the South Coast League title and advanced to the second round of the CIFSS Division 1 playoffs. 26 Number of straight set sweeps earned by the Dolphins boys volleyball team in 2015. 7 Total match medals won by Dana Hills junior golfers Clay Feagler and Tanner Podres each, the third-best mark in Orange County. 71 Winning score shot by Feagler at the

Senior Luke Williams was successful on 26 of 27 stolen base attempts this season. Photo: KDahlgren Photography

CIF-SS Individual Championship tournament at Mission Lakes Country Club on May 21. Feagler’s even-par round was the only score at or below par in the field. 6 Number of new school records set by the Dolphins boys swim and dive team at the CIF-SS Finals at Riverside Community College on May 16. Dana Hills benefitted from first, third and sixth-place finishes in the diving events to take second place overall.

17:15 School record-breaking time posted by the Dolphins boys 4x1600-meter relay team at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11. The team of Jack Landgraf, Colin Stein, Mason Coppi and Jake Ogden narrowly edged out Great Oak to set a national best time in the event. .487 Batting average posted by junior Samantha Williams this season. Williams led the Dolphins softball team in the statistic and scored a team-high 27 runs. DP

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maximum of 20. Those who are interested in registering can do so in person at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, or register online at www.danapoint.org/recreation. Registration is open until June 18. For questions, email Kolleen Wallace at kwallace@danapoint.org.

arge bluefin tuna catches may be dominating the news coming out of Dana Point Harbor in recent weeks, but there are still plenty of other types of fish being reeled in out of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching boats. Here is the latest fish count. 6/17 3 boats; 68 anglers: 65 mackerel, 41 yellowtail, 26 calico bass, 13 barracuda, 10 bonito, 2 sargo, 2 perch. 6/16 6 boats; 196 anglers: 52 rockfish, 50 calico bass, 27 yellowtail, 25 mackerel, 21 bonito, 9 perch, 9 sheephead, 9 sculpin, 7 sand bass, 1 barracuda. 6/15 5 boats; 118 anglers: 70 calico bass, 47 rockfish, 30 sand dab, 23 bonito, 15 vermillion rockfish, 12 sculpin, 6 boccacio, 4 sheephead, 3 barracuda, 2 perch. 6/14 7 boats; 249 anglers: 105 calico bass, 52 rockfish, 39 blue perch, 21 yellowtail, 20 white fish, 14 sand bass, 13 bonito, 8 sheephead, 8 sculpin, 1 white sea bass. 6/13 7 boats; 242 anglers: 164 calico bass, 31 rockfish, 28 yellowtail, 28 bonito,

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Fish Caption Anglers show off their yellowtail catches aboard a Dana Wharf boat. Photo: Courtesy

13 white fish, 9 sand bass, 8 sheephead, 2 sculpin, 2 blue perch, 1 halibut. 6/12 7 boats; 165 anglers: 110 calico bass, 25 barracua, 15 rockfish, 13 sand bass, 3 sheephead, 1 yellowtail, 1 bonito. 6/11 3 boats; 58 anglers: 49 calico bass, 40 mackerel, 3 sand bass, 3 rockfish, 2 yellowtail, 2 sheephead.

The city of Dana Point’s Community Services & Parks Department is opening registration for their adult co-ed kickball and softball summer leagues. The seasons will run July 13 to Sept. 1. Each team will play six regular season games and two playoff games and will have the choice to play on either Monday or Wednesday nights. Cost for kickball team registration is $200 for the season, plus $15 cash per game for umpire fees. Individual registration for kickball is $25 for the season. There will be beginner and experienced divisions. Softball team registration is $350 for the season, plus $15 cash per game for umpire fees. There is no individual registration for softball and there will be only one division. Participants must be at least 18 years old to play and there is a suggested minimum of 10 players per team and a Page 16

The Dana Point Community Services & Parks Department’s adult recreation sports leagues will begin July 13. Photo: Courtesy

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The Commune Bunk Room is ideal for a visiting team of grom surfers or singles traveling together on a budget. Photo: Sean Rowland

Ohana Style Surf Hotel Comes to SC Nomads Hotel offers surf travelers international family-style experience BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

ith more than three decades of world traveling combined, local hotel owners Jeff and Renee Gourley and Sean Rowland often encountered a style of hospitality unavailable in the United States. With the official opening of Nomads Hotel on April 21, they have brought this “aloha/pura vida” experience to San Clemente. Nomads is a boutique surf hotel targeted at ocean-minded travelers, from professional and amateur surf contest competitors and staff to adventure seekers looking to experience the best breaks Southern California has to offer. “I spent 25 years traveling the globe teaching diving, and when I came back I noticed the U.S. didn’t really have the same type of accommodations I enjoyed

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around the world,” Jeff Gourley said of the all-inclusive, personalized hospitality he found in surf and diving destinations. “The only place in the world you can’t do that is in the U.S. and we wanted to make sure that an all-inclusive, surf camp-type vibe is available here.” Originally from Arizona, Gourley grew up surfing the West Coast and spent 10 years based in Florida as a mixed gas and closed-circuit rebreather diving instructor. He and his wife moved to San Clemente and opened their restaurant, Nomads Canteen, in October 2012, featuring favorite cuisines from across the globe. The restaurant was the first step in a plan to eventually add a hotel in the same location, 101 Avenida Serra, behind and below the restaurant. After a year and a half of wrangling with building permits, the opening of the hotel has completed the dream. Rowland did the design work for the hotel and he and Gourley built everything in the seven-room hotel by hand. Rowland, an ASP World Tour surf photographer and photo editor, has traveled the world as a photog and a surfer and said that, like Gourley, he was also enamored of the smaller surfer-friendly places he’s stayed and he still keeps in touch with his hosts from all over the world—Bali, Tahiti and Costa Rica, to name just a few. “In the U.S. they just throw you the key and say ‘Have a nice trip,’” Rowland said. “At Nomads we take guests to the best breaks, the best restaurants—of course including Nomads Canteen—show them (Cont. on page 18) www.danapointtimes.com

DP SURF (Cont. from page 17) where to hang out, share a dinner or a beer with them. We want to personally guide guests through their vacations.” The hotel’s themed rooms are colorfully decorated and feature surf art, photography and an exotic island feel. The selection includes something for every type of traveler, from a couple looking for luxury accommodations to a surf team full of groms, or as is the case this week, surf contest judges in town for the Surfing America USA Championship at Lower Trestles. The Bali Room—with two queen beds, a kitchenette, wet bar and dual vanities, as well as the California Room with a California king bed and private patio—are at the luxury end of the spectrum. The Commune Bunk House sleeps up to seven and the Boat Room is ideal for a single traveler. At present, all prices are based on single occupancy with the Boat Room at $69 and four other rooms from $125 to $199, with each additional guest at $30. Bunk Room beds are $39. The package deal includes three meals a day, transportation to and from the beach, twice a day, a beach barbecue, and more. “We have created a place where travelers arrive as our guests and leave as a part of the family (ohana),” Rowland said. “We want to welcome our guests into our group of friends.” More information about the hotel can be found online at www.stayatnomads. com or by calling 949.492.6000. Summer specials will also be posted on the hotel’s Facebook page, Rowland said. DP

RESULTS NSSA Interscholastic College, High School and Middle School Championship, June 13-15, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach

The California Room at Nomads offers a luxury experience. Photo: Sean Rowland

The Bali room features two queen beds and a large bathroom with double sinks. Photo: Sean Rowland

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HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY TEAM: 1. Kamehameha 94; 2. San Clemente 90; 3. Huntington Beach 88; 4. San Dieguito 86; 5. Dana Hills 76; 6. Newport Harbor 67; 7. Satellite 60; 8. Carlsbad 59; 9. Mira Costa 46; 10. Edison 43; 11. Melbourne 32; 12. Manasquan 30; 13. Ocean City 25; 14. Marina 8. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY MEN: 1. Kirk Weissinger, Huntington Beach 12.34; 2. Luke Marks, Satellite 10.87; 3. Tyler Gunter, Newport Harbor 9.50; 4. Imaikalani Devault, Kamehameha 9.44; 5. Conner Dand, San Clemente 8.10; 6. Jacob Baker, Huntington Beach 5.47. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY WOMEN: 1. Cayla Moore, Kamehameha 16.07; 2. Kloee Openshaw, San Clemente 10.33; 3. Bethany Zelasko, Dana Hills 9.47; 4. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente 8.87; 5. Sara Kohrogi, Mira Costa 7.74; 6. Peyton Slater, Carlsbad 2.83. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY LONGBOARD: 1. Cooper Fortney, Manasquan 10.60; 2. Kyle Perez, Dana Hills 10.16; 3. Michael Bonds, Newport Harbor 9.67; 4. Trevor Anderberg, San Dieguito 9.47; 5. Caelan Burford, Melbourne 7.84; 6. Andrew Neal, Mira Costa 5.50. HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM: 1. Huntington Beach 79; 2. Ventura 65; 3. San Dieguito 59; 4. Edison 52; 5. Newport Harbor 24; 6. Manasquan 11. HIGH SCHOOL JV MEN: 1. Eric Ronning, Ventura 13.76; 2. Sammy Harju, Huntington Beach 8.57; 3. Nico Traubman, San Dieguito 8.30; 4. Chance Alexander, Ventura 7.63; 5. Brad Monroe, Huntington Beach 5.84; 6. John West, Huntington Beach 4.36. JV WOMEN: 1. Christine August, Huntington Beach 7.33; 2. Kristina Hehl, Huntington Beach 5.83; 3. Alexandria Luce, Edison 3.86; 4. Annie Abicca, San Dieguito 3.67; 5. Jackie Regan, Ventura 3.57; 6. Claire Loughlin, Ventura 2.87. HIGH SCHOOL JV LONGBOARD: 1. Jake Marcy, Edison 9.90; 2. Max Seiersen, Huntington Beach 5.86; 3. Shane Finn, Manasquan 4.30; 4. Honzek Mikhalek, Ventura 4.07; 5. Chase Adelson, Newport Harbor 4.03; 6. Dylan Kaiser, San Dieguito 2.80.

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amantha Sibley, 13, of San Clemente is wrapping up a very busy and successful competition season. As a member of the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team, Samantha’s big win last weekend at National Scholastic Surfing Association Interscholastic Nationals helped to propel her team to their 12th straight national title and made her the Middle School Girls national champion. “It felt amazing,” she said. “I couldn’t believe I won. I just got on the right waves, surfed the best I could and it happened. And it was really fun getting chaired up the beach.” She will also be competing in the upcoming NSSA Nationals in the Explorer Girls, Explorer Women, Open Girls and Open Women divisions. At school Samantha is in her last few days of seventh grade and taking home a straight-A report card. By taking P.E., math and English classes as independent studies, she gets to surf for about three hours before school every day in pursuit of a professional surfing career. “Long-term I really want to be on the World Tour,” Samantha said. “Short-term,

COLLEGE TEAM: 1. Point Loma Nazarene University-A 147; 2. University of North Florida 112; 3. Mira Costa 92; 4. San Diego State University 82; 5. Saddleback 79; 6. University of Central Florida 59; 7. UC San Diego-A 57; 8. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 49; 9. Daytona State College 31; 10. Florida Institute of Technology 30; 11. UC Santa Barbara 24; 12. Cal State San Marcos 19; 13. UC San Diego-B 17; 14. Point Loma Nazarene University-B 16. COLLEGE MEN: 1. Jordan Kudla, PLNU 16.00; 2. Chris Murnane, Mira Costa 13.43; 3. JD Lewis, Mira Costa 11.17; 4. Jack Boyes, PLNU 10.00; 5. Mike Ciaramella, UCSD 9.90; 6. Corey Howell, UNF 6.92. COLLEGE WOMEN: 1. Marissa Shaw, SDSU 12.53; 2. Danielle Wyman, Saddleback 12.43; 3. Emily Ruppert, UNF 11.17; 4. Kayla Durden, UNF 10.30; 5. Darsha Pigford, PLNU 10.20; 6. Emmy Lombard, Saddleback 7.37. COLLEGE LONGBOARD: 1. Pat Nichols, UNF 14.07; 2. Donnie Howren, PLNU 9.73; 3. Quincy Lee, UCSB 9.40; 4. Emmy Lombard, Saddleback 8.54; 5. Tyler Crawford, FIT 7.36; 6. Jake Fishman, UCSD 6.77.

Samantha Sibley. Photo: Kurt Steinmetz

I am training really hard to earn a spot on the Surfing America USA Junior Surf Team and hoping to one day compete in ISA world competition.” As for whether she will pursue a pro career or a college degree first or concurrently, Samantha has not decided. “I will just cross that bridge when I come to it,” she said. Samantha credits her family, sponsors and coach with helping her to achieve her goals in the sport. “I want to thank my mom and dad for their support and for taking me to the beach and to all of my contests,” she said. “I’d also like to say thanks to my sponsors, Surface Sunscreen, Pua Lani Hawaii, Viable, Jack’s

Surf Shop, Byrne Surfboards and my coach Erik Krammer.” We caught up with Samantha on Tuesday, just before she headed out to Lower Trestles to compete for the nation’s top-tier amateur national titles in three divisions—Girls U14, U16 and U18 shortboard—at the Surfing America USA National Championship, June 16-20. “I really want to perform to the best of my ability, make a final and have fun,” Samantha said. “Getting to surf Lowers with only three other girls out will be amazing. The surf is really fun right now, at about two to three feet, and I really like surfing with priority because everyone gets on waves and it’s super fun.”—Andrea Swayne

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MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs-Red 150; 2. Thurston 108; =3. Kamehameha 60; =3. Bernice Ayer 60; 5. Shorecliffs-White 59; 6. Manhattan Beach 44; 7. Dwyer-A 39; 8. Shorecliffs-Blue 37; 9. Sowers 33; 10. Marco Forster 28; 11. Dwyer-B 18. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS: 1. Sebastian Mendes, Shorecliffs 15.60; 2. Nolan Rodgers, Thurston 10.34; 3. Ryan Martin, Shorecliffs 10.07; 4. Kai McPhillips, Shorecliffs 9.67; 5. Jonah Clark, Thurston 6.10; 6. Hagan Johnson, Shorecliffs 4.94. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS: 1. Samantha Sibley, Shorecliffs 17.66; 2. Kayla Coscino, Thurston 4.77; 3. Hau’oli Meyers, Kamehameha 4.23; 4. Hayden Rouse, Sowers 3.67; 5. Rachel Hall, Marco Forster 2.66; 6. Kelly Smith, Thurston 2.43. MIDDLE SCHOOL LONGBOARD: 1. Ethan Mudge, Shorecliffs 11.53; 2. Barrett Miller, Shorecliffs 9.97; 3. Jameson Roller, Thurston 7.73; 4. Tyrra Gallano, Kamehameha 5.77; 5. Cole Thompson, Bernice Ayer 5.33L; 6. Alex Fry, Manhattan Beach 4.90.

UPCOMING EVENTS June 16-20: Surfing America USA Championship, San Onofre State Park, Lower Trestles June 22-23: Volcom Totally Crustaceous Tour Global Championship, San Onofre State Park, Lower Trestles June 26-July 3: NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier July 12: 10th Annual WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street