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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 28

Soldiering On

Shootout for Soldiers comes to Dana Point to benefit veterans E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 5 (L to R): Ryan Patrick, Dylan Iltis, Grant Shiba and Chris Iltis are four of the many local lacrosse players who will take the field at the inaugural West Coast Shootout for Soldiers 24-hour event at Dana Hills High School that begins July 31. Photo: Evan Da Silva

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Five things Dana Point should know this week Trolley Hop Sundays Begin, New Stop Added THE LATEST: Coordinated by The Dana Point Lantern District Alliance, residents and visitors to Dana Point can now participate in free Sunday afternoon rides on the new Dana Point Trolley to various restaurants and bars within the city.

Trolley Hop Sundays take place noon to 5 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 6 at participating restaurants and bars. Hours may vary by location, and a full list will be available and updated daily at www.danapointlda.com. Food specials are $6 and under and drink specials are $5 and under.

All that is required is the purchase of a Dana Point Trolley Mug for $10. Mugs can be purchased online.

WHAT’S NEXT: Trolley Hop Sundays begin this Sunday, July 12. In addition to the new event, a new stop has been added to the current trolley route (13A) at Ruby Lantern and Pacific Coast Highway.

—Eric Heinz

Coffee with the Chief Set for July 20 THE LATEST: During Tuesday’s Coffee with the Chief, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Russ Chilton, chief of police services for Dana Point, said some of the issues brought to the discussion included residents’ concerns about day laborers looking for work and sober living homes.

“We’re aware of the concerns that they have, and sometimes people don’t understand that it’s not illegal to stand on the sidewalk and ask for work,” Chilton said regarding day laborers in Dana Point.

“We can’t ask them to move along and say they’re loitering. Hopefully some education and understanding will alleviate some concerns.”

Chilton said the idea for Coffee with the Chief came after he continually heard numerous law enforcement concerns at City Council meetings and wanted to give community members some time to ask questions about the city’s police services.

WHAT’S NEXT: The next Coffee with the Chief is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, July 20 at Doughnut World, located at 34130 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach.

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Trolley Hop participants weren’t the only passengers on day one, Friday, June 26. A number of teens on their way to and from area beaches also hopped on for the free ride. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Future dates will be posted in the Dana Point Times as they are set.—EH

was a consensus to have a discussion about whistleblower policy. Vital said the board has “scheduled with personnel to have the conversation July 22.”

—Allison Jarrell

CUSD Board to Consider Whistleblower Policy THE LATEST: At the Capistrano Unified School District’s June 24 board meeting, trustees agreed to have a discussion this summer about implementing a whistleblower policy in the district.

Trustee Jim Reardon of District 2 brought up the topic of adding a whistleblower policy early in the June 24 meeting during his board comment, noting that there’s been turmoil and fear among district staff over the last few weeks in San Clemente and elsewhere.

Hundreds of residents have been attending recent CUSD board meetings and emailing district administration following the dismissal of district employees such as San Clemente High School Principal Mike Halt.

Reardon said such a mechanism in which employees can bring forward issues to the board is “sorely lacking” in such a large organization as CUSD. Reardon was encouraged by some fellow trustees and Superintendent Kirsten Vital to bring the item forward and place the discussion on the agenda for the board’s July meeting.

“When something is going on that is illegal…or contrary to the policy of the board, or creating an illegal workplace due to the working conditions, there needs to be a safety valve,” Reardon said. “So what I hope that we can do together is develop that safety valve, implement it as policy in this district and then see to it that we don’t see a repeat of the kinds of fear that were expressed over the last few weeks.”

WHAT’S NEXT: At the conclusion of Reardon’s comment, trustees nodded heads in agreement and acknowledged that there

Grand Jury Makes Findings, Recommendations for Mello-Roos Districts THE LATEST: On June 29, the Grand Jury of Orange County published findings and recommendations regarding Mello-Roos Community Funded Districts.

Throughout the county, the Grand Jury rendered findings that could shape the ways in which accounting and transparency for the tax revenue is handled. The taxes pay for school infrastructure and projects within Capistrano Unified School District and entities in Orange County.

The Grand Jury’s findings stated, “There is a lack of transparency to homeowners relative to how CFD funds are being used. There does not seem to be appropriate oversight and auditing of CFDs and special tax expenditures within the County of Orange, (and) while the assumption is that the CFD debt would be repaid in a finite period of time, there is a mechanism available to controlling entities to extend debt obligations and thereby extend the CFD special tax in perpetuity.”

That final crack in the financing system prompted the Grand Jury to make a list of recommendations.

According to the document, CUSD taxpayers within Mello-Roos districts have tens of millions of dollars of outstanding construction obligations.

WHAT’S NEXT: The CUSD Board of Trustees will meet Aug. 12 to discuss the taxation rates for each Mello-Roos CFD for the next fiscal year.

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Recommendations from the findings for each local agency that established a CFD included creating an oversight committee and an audit committee to provide an “independent and transparent view of the manner in which CFD funds are being expended.”

Additionally, the recommendations stated an audit report should be made available to the taxpayers as well as a website for taxpayers to monitor the expenditures.

“Our situation in the past is the district has been cavalier in spending money from these districts and moved money around in ways that didn’t make sense,” CUSD Board Trustee Jim Reardon said. “No one on the board today was involved in that.”

The board has the ability to increase the tax of 2 percent each year if it is necessary to do so. Reardon said he has recommended to CUSD staff to not make any changes until the board can convene to discuss the Grand Jury findings and the cost of forming an oversight committee. —EH

Attorney General Issues Warrants to Edison, CPUC Search THE LATEST: Documents from the California Attorney General’s Office show that two search warrants were issued and executed regarding arrangements made between the former California Public Utility Commission president and Southern California Edison, the operator of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Previous president of the CPUC Michael Peevy, who has been at the center of attention of this issue since March, met with SCE members in Poland in 2013 about the details as to how SONGS would be decommissioned, according to the Attorney General documents.

With the SONGS decommissioning settlement, estimated to be $4.7 billion of which customers were made to pay 70 percent, the deal may have been tainted by people with inside knowledge, according to a letter to the California Assembly Committee on Utilities and Commerce.

Additionally, a class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the South California U.S. District Court on behalf of people who bought Edison International securities during the time in question, according to Bernstein Liebhard, LLP. The plaintiffs seek to recover any damages from their Edison securities purchased between July 31, 2014 and June 24, 2015.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to the Attorney General documents, federal agents said they would come back with reports when they are able to obtain more documents from Southern California Edison. The search warrants also said the intent was to find evidence of a felony committed.—EH www.danapointtimes.com

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Soldiering On A 24-hour lacrosse game at Dana Hills High School looks to give back to wounded warriors, veterans and active-duty soldiers

BY EVAN DA SILVA, DANA POINT TIMES

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erving in the armed forces is a daily, 24-hour commitment of sacrifice, requiring around-the-clock diligence.

With that in mind, the West Coast lacrosse community wanted to honor that commitment in the same manner.

Shootout For Soldiers, a 24-hour lacrosse game benefitting wounded American military members, veterans and those still on active duty, will hold its first-ever California event at Dana Hills High School on July 31. All proceeds will be going to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, Army Ranger Lead The Way, Semper Fi Fund and the Gary Sinise Foundation.

“The whole point of this event is to bring the lacrosse and general community together,” said Chris Iltis, the California event’s coordinator and Dana Hills head boys lacrosse coach. “It’s not meant to be a competition between the two (teams), but instead it’s all of us going into battlemode to show the tremendous amount of respect we have for the military.”

Hundreds of players ranging in age, from youth to adult, will play 24 continuous, one-hour matches at Dana Hills High School from 6 p.m. on July 31 to 6 p.m.

Aug. 1. Iltis is expecting roughly 48 high school and club teams from all across California, including a number from Arizona and Nevada, to participate.

He explained that, like other Shootout for Soldier events held across America this year, multiple military veteran teams will be participating. Iltis hopes to field several Navy vs. Army/Marine games for fun rivalry matches. Local Southern California high schools will also be well-represented.

Dana Hills, San Clemente High School, St. Margret’s Episcopal and many other programs will be attending, inducing a number of U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section Playoff rematches from last year.

The idea for Shootout for Soldiers came together in 2012, when a group of high school students from the Boy’s Latin School of Maryland, led by founder Tyler Steinhardt, sought a way to support wounded veterans.

Steinhardt and the event founders, having a passion for the sport and taking notice of the thriving lacrosse community in Baltimore, thought the idea of a 24-hour fundraising game seemed a perfect platform to raise money.

In it its three-year history, the event has Dana Point Times July 10-16, 2015

A veteran and player embrace at the 2014 Shootout For Soldiers event in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo: Andrew Pope

raised more than $700,000, hosted a numange County area was just overwhelming. ber of high-profile spectators, including That’s what made it clear that we really Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harwanted to go out there.” baugh and had a number of Major League After searching for venues between Los Lacrosse stars, most notably Paul Rabil Angeles and San Diego, event manager and Harry Jacobs, participate in games.

Stephanie Holland came across Dana Hills “It’s been absolutely incredible,” SteinHigh School, with the help of Iltis, and hardt said. “The first year we had no idea instantly fell in love with the city. what the turnout “She was just so would be. Our confident in the first-year goal was location because (to raise) $10,000 it was right on the and it turned out ocean,” Steinhardt to be 10 times that. said. “That just Every year since got everyone else we’ve increased jazzed to play our expectation there as well. and goals and When she first every single time saw it, it took her the community five minutes to and the outreach decide.” really goes above Music, food, and beyond.” equipment venAll funds raised dors and Under come from team Armor, who is Lacrosse players of all ages will compete at the Shooutout sponsoring the fees and donafor Soldiers at Dana Hills High School on July 31. tions. The events event and buildPhoto: Craig Chase are free to attend. ing a popup store This year’s events spanned four differon site, will all be staples for attendees to ent cities across the country including: enjoy. Event coordinators are also working Baltimore, Boston, Columbus, Long Island to get their hands on a number of armored and New York. Dana Point will be the fifth vehicles, including tanks, allowing spectaand final installment of the event this year. tors to get a closer look. The real focus of Steinhardt admits that The Golden State the day, however, will be active duty memwas the least likely place he would have bers and veterans of the armed forces expected the shootout to find roots in. who will be honored and sitting along the “I never would have thought that’d we’d sidelines, engaging with the players and make it that far out west,” Steinhardt said. taking it all in.

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ples of former lacrosse players pursuing military careers, mainly because he sees an overlap in disciplines.

“Lacrosse and the armed forces share a lot more commonalities than people realize,” Iltis said. “There’s so many specialist positions in lacrosse, just like the military, where if not everyone is doing their job the whole group fails. They both put on protective gear and go into battle, and the lacrosse stick is an extension of the athlete just like a weapon is for a soldier. It’s used for both offense and self-defense.”

Will Patton, a Temecula resident and Veteran U.S. Army Specialist E4, will be working the event while watching two of his three sons participate in the games.

Tevin Patton and Weston Chanthapannha, Will Patton’s two younger sons, will play with the U11 OC Wave and Great Oak High School squad, respectively. Patton’s eldest son, Trevor, holds the same rank as his father in the Army and is currently on active duty in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Will Patton sees Shootout For Soldiers as a great way to connect the military and general community together and to give back to those who deserve it most.

“I think that this event gives so much back,” Will Patton said, “I’m doing everything I can to grab teams and players. My kids have stepped up, too. They want to be there for Trevor and the rest of the soldiers as well.”

To register a team, look for volunteer opportunities or to learn more about Shootout For Soldiers, visit www.shootoutforsoldiers.com or find them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Gutierrez worked at his father’s restaurant, Captain Mauri’s, which has been part of the San Clemente community for years.

“As a community, we need to band together to support his family and help lift some of the financial burden so that they can focus on the much more important task of mourning and healing,” Amorosia wrote.

A Go Fund Me website has been established to raise funds at www.gofundme. com/gutierrezchildren.

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OCTA Searching for Teen Council Members The Orange County Transportation Authority is looking for new members to serve on its Teen Council during the 201516 school year. Student members will have the opportunity to give input and work together on projects that will impact the way OCTA promotes services, specifically for teens. Teen Council applications and flyers are available on OCTA’s website, www.octa.net. The application period is now open and will close on July 31. High school students between the ages of 13 and18 are invited to apply. More information about the OCTA Teen Council can be found online at www.octa.net/teencouncil.

Funding Site Established to Help Family of Crash Victim Hobie Surf Boutique will donate 10 percent of all sales on July 11 and 12 to

News Next Door

WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS

SAN CLEMENTE San Clemente City Council voted unanimously to enact two moratoriums on permitting sober living and group substance treatment facilities within the city, one for residentially zoned areas and one for commercial.

The temporary ban is effective immediately and lasts for 45 days.

Community Development Director Cecilia Gallardo-Daly said the city’s investigations found the way in which facilities may be operated was concerning. A steep increase over the last year of complaints of disruptive behavior, including neighbors complaining of too much tobacco smoke, loud swearing and other excessive noise, prompted the council to pass the moratoriums.

This will give the city staff time to examine ways in which to govern these particular residences, the moratorium stated.

During the meeting, 12 people spoke in favor of either moratorium, noted as urgency ordinances, and echoed what’s been said at many past City Council meetings.

Most people who spoke claimed their homes had been broken into, they noticed an increase of trash around their properties and they feared for the safety of their children.

One person spoke against the ban. Joe Scolari said he manages one of the sober living homes in San Clemente but that he had to move out of the area as he has been harassed about it by people in town.

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Zuri Pet Spa & Resort to Host Second Annual Fundraiser

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help crash victim Juan Jesus Gutierrez’ family, according to Hobie Store Manager Liz Amorosia.

“San Clemente recently lost an amazing member of its community,” Amorosia wrote in an email. “Juan Jesus Gutierrez was killed in a tragic auto accident on June 25. He was only 26 years old and left behind his wife Ivana and two beautiful daughters Vanessa, 5, and Arianna, 1, as well as a large extended family and countless friends.”

Gutierrez was killed in the triple-fatality car crash that occurred June 26 in San Juan Capistrano.

as to how these homes are managed, and I want to be considerate to those concerns,” Scolari said. “(Sober living residents) have nowhere else to go. They have no friends… and they have the same rights as anyone else to live here. I feel like there’s a lot of people who don’t understand us. It’s because we look different. I’ve been sued, followed, people are knocking on my door.”

The moratoriums include definition of what was adopted and what is considered to be sober living accommodations, which can be found at the city’s website www.sanclemente.org under the “Government” tab under “Agendas.”

It is unlikely the city will be able to ban sober and residential drug treatment l living altogether, City Attorney Scott Smith said.

Smith mentioned the federal and state Fair Housing Act and other case law in which municipalities were unable to abolish similar sober living facilities.

State law allows for the temporary ban of certain permits and establishments, Smith said.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO An armed robbery took place at 3:09 p.m.

Monday in Ladera Ranch at the U.S. Bank, located at 111 Corporate Dr., according to Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials.

The suspect handed bank employees a note, brandished a handgun and took cash from the bank, officials said. He was last seen on foot.

The suspect is believed to be in his 60s, is between 5 feet and 9 inches and 6 feet tall, and weighs between 200 and 240 pounds. On Monday he was seen wearing a fedora-like hat and a white shirt. Officials said the suspect is

On Saturday, July 25, Zuri Pet Spa & Resort in San Juan Capistrano is raising money from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help purchase a much needed pet adoption trailer for the Riverside animal shelter. The event includes a silent auction, music, games and pet adoptions. All grooming proceeds from the day will go to the fundraiser. Old and new dog beds and blanket donations are welcome. Zuri Pet Spa is located at 32423 Calle Perfecto in San Juan Capistrano. For more information, call 949.429.7222 or visit www.thezuripetspa.com.

Middle School Students Win Robots World Championship At its June 10 meeting, the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees recognized a team of eight CUSD sixth graders who won the STEM Research Project Award in the VEX Robotics IQ Challenge for middle schools as part of the VEX Worlds Championships held in Louisville, Kentucky earlier this spring.

Sixth-graders Zyan Anabtawbi and Gavin Fancher from Niguel Hills Middle School in Laguna Niguel and sixth-graders Christopher Andersen, Zachary Byrnes, Garrett Knuf, Natalie Misri, Cooper Sisley and Eve Viramontes from Marco Forster Middle School in San Juan Capistrano comprise the “Dana Point Robo-Techs,” which competed successfully this year against 105 other middle school teams representing 28 countries.

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

Sherman Fowler gives a passionate speech about his dislike for the sober living and substance abuse treatment residences in his neighborhood at the Tuesday night San Clemente City Council meeting. Photo: Eric Heinz

believed to be the “Snowbird Bandit,” an alleged criminal who has robbed at least four Orange County banks since March, according to the Federal Bureau of InvesThe Snowbird Bandit. tigations in Los Photo: Courtesy FBI Angeles.

Members of the Bank Robbery Apprehension Team in Orange County are seeking the public’s assistance in learning the identity of a bank robbery suspect now linked to four robberies in Orange County since March 2015 in the cities of Rancho Santa Margarita; Monarch Beach and a bank in Mission Viejo.

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During two of the robberies. In the robbery that occurred in Mission Viejo, the suspect carried a white pouch with the word, “Medic” printed on it.

The banks that he has robbed include July 6, U.S. Bank 111 Corporate Dr., Ladera Ranch; June 6, Wells Fargo Bank 24471, Alicia Mission Viejo; May 22, First Citizens Bank 29818, Rancho Santa Margarita; and March 20, Cal Bank & Trust 24034 Camino Del, Monarch Beach.

Anyone with information as to the identity of the Snowbird Bandit is asked to contact the FBI or call 911. In Los Angeles, the FBI can be reached 24 hours a day at 310.477.6565.

Additional information about bank robbers wanted in southern California can be found at www.labankrobbers.org. www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ANDREA SWAYNE

All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

Monday, July 6 DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Pacific Coast Highway, 34600 Block (9:48 p.m.) A man reported subjects in a white car and a dark blue car who were playing “hard rock.”

The caller said he thought they were doing drugs because they were being defiant and ignoring him. He also complained that the subjects put up a “shield” on the right sides of the vehicles so they wouldn’t be bothered by the caller shining his flashlight at them.

yards off the shoreline was canceled when it was discovered to be a dead sea lion.

CITIZEN ASSIST Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (5:05 p.m.) A woman told deputies her neighbor parked their big truck too close to her window and she doesn’t like it.

RECKLESS DRIVING San Juan Avenue, 24600 Block (1:03 p.m.) A caller complained about a subject driving recklessly up and down the street. The caller had video of the subject doing “wheelies.”

Wednesday, July 1 PETTY THEFT REPORT Granada Drive, 33600 Block (12:58 p.m.) A woman said her date stole her credit cards and money on the way out of her house on the morning of the call.

Sunday, July 5

ILLEGAL PARKED VEHICLE Victoria Blvd./ Sepulveda Avenue (11:42 a.m.) A white Chevy Silverado with a Benbow camper that was warned for a 24-hour violation on June 25 had reportedly not moved for 72 hours and had cobwebs on it, a caller said.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34300 Block (8:50 a.m.) A patrol check was requested near Hogan’s Bait and Tackle for homeless people who were “hooting and hollerin’ causing a ruckus.”

DISTURBANCE Doheny Park Road/Domingo Avenue (8:57 a.m.) Someone from Capo Beach Church reported 30 to 40 day laborers were on church property and the caller would like them to leave.

Thursday, July 2

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Via Orvieto, 22900 Block (2:44 a.m.) A man called deputies to report hearing someone walking around upstairs in his house while he and his wife were downstairs.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Dana Point Harbor Drive, 25300 Block (10:48 a.m.) A call reporting a body floating in the ocean 50

ASSAULT Windy Water Court, 0 Block (1:34 a.m.) A man said he was jumped by six men in the El Pollo Loco parking lot. The subjects left the area in a silver Uber car and were yelling, “San Clemente.”

Tuesday, June 30 DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER Dana Point Harbor Drive, 25000 Block (11:08 p.m.)

After a party of three people ate at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, the man who was supposed to pay the bill said he forgot his wallet and would go retrieve it from his residence “around the corner.” An hour later the man had not returned. He had also turned off his cell phone. His two friends were still waiting at the restaurant.

PETTY THEFT REPORT Via Martos, 33600 Block (8:40 p.m.) A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle. A separate call came in at 9:03 a.m. the same day when the same thing happened on the 33800 block of Oldbridge Road.

DISTURBANCE Chula Vista Avenue, 33700 Block (8:21 p.m.) A woman was seen clinging to an open car door, screaming and kicking the car as the driver was attempting to drive away.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Del Obispo Street/Stonehill Drive (6:42 p.m.)

A man and two women in their 20s were walking around the neighborhood looking into houses and cars. A woman said they tried to open a car door and when her neighbor approached them, they took off on food down Del Obispo toward the beach.

Business Beat

Dana Point Farmers Market 9 a.m.1 p.m. Seasonal produce, flowers and more at La Plaza Park each Saturday.

949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

MONDAY, JULY 13

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m.

The Dana Point Planning Commission will meet at the Dana Point City Hall, Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

Dana Harbor Toastmasters 7 p.m. to

8:30 p.m. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, 949.728.8969, www.1707.toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

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.

mittee will be at Dana Point City Hall, Council Chambers. 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

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SUNDAY, JULY 11

Traffic Improvement Subcommittee Meeting 3 p.m.–5 p.m. The subcom-

News from Dana Point’s business community

BONDED CLEANERS & LAUNDRY 34183 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.429.1147, www.bonded-cleaners.com Bonded Cleaners & Laundry, a longtime San Clemente cleaning and spot removal business is expanding to Dana Point.

After 34 years in San Clemente and multiple requests from Dana Point residents who drive to the San Clemente location, owners Greg Suding and Scott English decided to open a shop in Dana Point not only to expand their business but also for the convenience of their loyal customers.

The business’ San Clemente location has been voted Best Cleaners in the the San Clemente Times “Best of San Clemente” issue since 2007, and the owners are hoping to leave a similar legacy in their new location.

Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through

Community Meetings

Arts and Culture Commission Meeting 6 p.m. The commission will meet at City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

Community Blood Drive Bonded Cleaners & Laundry owners Greg Suding and Scott English just recently opened a Dana Point location in addition to the longstanding San Clemente outlet. Photo: Alison Shea

Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Bonded Cleaners & Laundry’s location on Pacific Coast Highway in the Dana Point Lantern District makes it easily accessible.

In addition to the location, Bonded Cleaners & Laundry offers the same affordable and environmentally friendly services San Clemente customers have known for more than three decades. Customers can

get a prepaid 10 percent discount if they pay when they drop off laundry.

All of the equipment is up-to-date and air tension controlled.

“We’ve been toying around with the idea for years, and after we saw that this space was available, we decided to move in,” English said.

The Dana Point location has been open for two weeks.

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9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. The blood drive will take place at Dana Point City Hal, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 21

City Council Meeting

6 p.m. Dana Point City Council will meet at the Dana Point City Hall, Council Chamber. 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org. www.danapointtimes.com

DP SOAPBOX Dana Point

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

GUEST OPINION: By Wayne Rayfield and Rick Erkeneff, South Coast Water District Directors

SCWD Saves Beyond State Mandate District asks water customers to continue efforts, take advantage of rebates

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ll of us at South Coast Water District want to give a resounding “thank you” to our customers who answered the challenge to conserve water. The good news is that in the month of June 2015, we achieved a 31 percent reduction in water use compared to June 2013. Although not great beach weather, our coastal marine layer is making a short-term assist that will help our July conservation requirements. However, our community needs to maintain this momentum during the next seven months, especially with the warmer months that lie ahead. We will keep you posted on each month’s results and, as always, the SCWD staff stand ready to answer your questions and provide assistance to you.

One of the most effective conservation steps is to replace your thirsty lawn with California-friendly, drought-tolerant plants or synthetic turf. Unfortunately, as of this week, rebate funds for lawn replacement have been exhausted. (Given the huge success of this program, we hope that additional funds will be approved by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California). There are still other rebates

available for nozzles, sprinklers, smart timers and appliances like toilets, which help reduce water usage inside and outside the home or business. Like turf removal rebates, these could be exhausted soon.

We have enlisted summer interns to help with the demand and short timeline for rebate programs.

Up-to-date information about rebates and water saving opportunities can be found on the SCWD website: www.scwd. org/conservation/residential_rebates_n_ tips/rebates.asp (residences) or www. scwd.org/conservation/commercial_ rebates_n_tips/rebates.asp (businesses and commercial).

If you prefer, you can contact SCWD’s Customer Service at 949.499.4555. Our friendly staff will be glad to answer your questions and assist you in any way possible.

Please remember our district is under a state mandate to reduce water consumption by 24 percent as compared with 2013 for each month from June 2015 through January 2016. Although the majority of our customers have responded extremely well, our usage data indicate that some customers have done nothing or very

little to conserve. If you haven’t started to reduce your water consumption, now is the time to join your neighbors and friends in cutting water use.

You can start by adhering to the landscape irrigation limitation of one day per week—Mondays only for residences and Wednesdays for businesses and HOAs. You can also limit shower times to five minutes or less, wash only full loads of dishes and clothes and fix any plumbing leaks within two days. More water saving tips are available at www.scwd.org/ conservation/default.asp. Additionally, we would like to hear from anyone with creative ways to save water. Connect with us at facebook.com/SouthCoastWD or twitter.com/southcoastwater. We welcome emails as well.

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Letters to the Editor DEAFENED IN DANA POINT BY MOTORCYCLE NOISE DIANA SCHWARZ-ROBINS, Dana Point

Why are we allowing the wild hogs to take over our city? As a resident in “The Village” area of Dana Point I have become accustomed to many noises, traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, music at Hennessey’s, street and utility work and the seemingly never-ending construction that is going on in our downtown area.

But the one noise that seems to drown out everything is the incessant and excessive noise produced by the motorcyclists that thinks it’s cool to modify their exhausts and rev their engines to unbearable and illegal levels.

I am fully aware of the “share the road” mentality and the never-ending excuse that this is a safety measure so people in cars are aware of motorcyclists around them. However, that is exactly what it is, an excuse.

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rev their engine to that decibel at 2 a.m. when there is barely a car on the road that needs to be made aware of their presence.

Not a night that goes by that I don’t get woken up by some loud motorcyclist looking to boost their ego with their exaggerated exhaust. And it’s not just during the evening. As I’m writing this I have already heard three bikes roaring by and it’s not even 9:30 a.m.

The quality of life here seems to hang on the balance of these people and it’s just not fair. I don’t go around blaring my horn as I drive through the streets, so why do you feel the need to interrupt my peace and tranquility? On the other hand, there are many motorcyclists that are very respectful of the noise levels, even minimizing their acceleration as they drive through neighborhoods. Unfortunately these motorcyclists seem to be the minority. We pay a lot of money to live where we do and it’s just not right to have that disrupted by these selfish people. It’s time for the city to step up and keep Dana Point an enjoyable place to live and visit by enforcing noise levels.

The reality is that these motorcyclists can be frequently heard inside homes with the windows and doors closed. What can be more imposing than that?! Whether

you are a shopper, tourist, restaurant patron trying to enjoy a meal, or resident in their home or backyard, everyone should be able to enjoy their day without the unnecessary roar of loud engines and exhaust.

In most cases, officers can easily tell whether a muffler is legal by looking at it or listening to it. Locating the noise can be made even simpler by the fact that most stop or drive right by Hennessey’s Tavern.

By designating a specific deputy of the Sheriff’s Department to handle noise in this area will help to crack down the offenders and get the word out that this will no longer be tolerated in our small beach community.

It is our right and duty as taxpayers to ensure that the equipment we are paying for is being utilized by those who are hired to serve and protect us. It’s time to take a stance and keep our community enjoyable for everyone, especially our residents, because we should no longer be deafened in Dana Point.

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DP GETTING OUT Dana Point

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

At the Movies: Magic Mike XXL Isn’t Big on Story

EDITOR’S PICK

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Friday | 10 CAMP PENDLETON HMLA-469 WARRIOR DAY 8 a.m.-noon. Want to see Marine helicopters in action and meet San Clemente’s adopted Marine helicopter squadron? Visit Camp Pendleton for HMLA-469 “Warrior Day” for air power demonstrations, static displays, tactical vehicles and tours of helicopters and equipment. Suitable for kids of all ages. Limited space available; reservations required. To RSVP, email heritage@marinemonument.com.

MARY POPPINS IN CONCERT 6 p.m. Enjoy a night out under the stars with a free show at Saddleback College’s upper campus quad. Directed by Craig Tyrl with musical direction by Diane King Vann, Mary Poppins in Concert features the familiar characters and songs from the beloved movie musical, along with additional material from P.L. Travers’ book.

Areas are available for blankets and chairs, or reserved seating is available for $20 per person (presale only). Guests are invited to bring a picnic dinner or enjoy food from several local food trucks and vendors.

The festival grounds will also feature activities for all ages. Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

Saturday | 11 ADVENTURE TALL SHIP SAIL 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Board the Ocean Institute’s schooner Spirit of Dana Point and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas on a tall ship. Join the crew to help raise the sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall ship.

Member tickets are $36 for adults and $21 for children 4-12. The non-member price is $40 for adults, $23 for children 4-12 including admission to the institute. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

DANA POINT SUNSET WALK 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Enjoy a 1.5-mile sunset hike through the Headlands Conservation Area, which takes approximately 1.5 hours. Learn about what critters come out to play at night and enjoy a summer sunset from atop Hilltop Conservation Park. Visitors are encouraged to bring an extra layer of clothing. RSVP to wgintern@danapoint.

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SUNDAY, JULY 12: DANA POINT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy calypso and reggae music performed by Sapadilla and tunes by Surf’s Up, a Beach Boy tribute band, at the city’s opening day of the annual summer concert series. The two bands take the stage at Lantern Bay Park. Admission is free. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, www.danapointconcertseries.com.

com or 949.248.3527. Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.

ROD FRIAS & APRIL WALSH 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine. Rod Frias plays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and April Walsh follows from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 34673 Golden Lanten Street, Dana Point Harbor, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

DANA POINT SYMPHONY: MUSIC OF AMERICA 7:30 p.m. The Dana Point Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2015 “One World” season with conductor Dean Anderson and featuring Steven Vanhauwaert on piano. Tickets are $15–$20. Buy tickets online or at the door. St. Edward’s Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, www.danapointsymphony.com.

ROCKBELLA 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Music at Brio Tuscany Grille, 24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

Sunday | 12 ART-A-FAIR: LOCALS NIGHT 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Discover 125 distinguished artists at this juried fine art festival in Laguna Canyon, which runs through Aug. 30. Residents of Dana Point and other south Orange County cities receive free

admission after 5 p.m. with ID. Enjoy live music Thursday through Sunday, outdoor cuisine at Tivoli Too! and daily adult art workshops. The festival is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Adults $7.50, seniors/ military $4.50, children under 12 free.

777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.4514, www.art-a-fair.com.

SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEE 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. This event is for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Call the library for the current movie title.

No pre-registration required. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org/libloc/dana.

PAPERMOON GYPSYS 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Live music every Sunday at the Point Restaurant. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

Monday | 13 TEEN TIME 7 p.m-8 p.m. Teens 12 to 18 years old can enjoy a different activity every week in the Dana Point Library Community Room.

This week is gaming. No pre-registration required. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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he sequel to Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike is given the amusing title Magic Mike XXL, not even bothering to be subtle about the film’s content or context. One criticism fans of the first smash-hit movie had three years ago was that there wasn’t enough skin for a movie that takes place at a male strip club.

This time around, there’s less plot, less drama, more comedy, more dancing and most of the same characters as the last time—but to just-passable quality.

After being convinced to join his former fellow male strippers, Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) leaves his construction gig for a road trip from Tampa to Myrtle Beach with Ken (Matt Bomer), Richie (Joe Manganiello), Tito (Adam Rodriguez) and Tarzan (Kevin Nash) for a national strip competition. Along the way there are pranks, hook-ups with old and new flings and impromptu routines.

Donald Glover co-stars as a newbie stripper in Mike’s crew, and Amber Heard, Elizabeth Banks, Andie MacDowell and Jada Pinkett-Smith make appearances throughout the film.

Soderbergh hands over the direction to Gregory Jacobs for the sequel and screenwriter Reid Carolin pens the script again, possibly the reason the tone is less gritty than before.

Because they focus primarily on character interaction and less on an actual storyline in XXL, there’s more dancing and grinding, but surprisingly less skin than the previous flick.

XXL isn’t any more necessary or memorable this time around, but it’s just enough for a group of girlfriends to experience for fun. DP www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 12) MOVIE MONDAYS: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 8 p.m. Visit the Segerstrom Center’s Arts Plaza this summer for evenings filled with family-friendly activities, food trucks and movie screenings. Movie Mondays run every week July 13 through Aug. 10, beginning with the two-time Academy Award nominated musical Little Shop of Horrors.

Admission is free. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs, snacks and picnics.

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, www.scfta.org.

Tuesday | 14 FAMILY STORYTIME 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The National Charity League Sunshine Readers lead an energetic storytime for all ages. No registration required. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

VETERANS ASSISTANCE 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. The Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 provides free veterans assistance on the second Tuesday of every month at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo, 949.275.3142, www.vfwpost9934.org.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at The Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

Wednesday | 15 THE TIM GILL ALL-STARS 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy a performance by The Tim Gill All-Stars featuring vocalist Adryon DeLeon at The Ranch, part of the Laguna Beach Live! Jazz Wednesday Summer Festival. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tickets $17 online, $22 at the door. 31106 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach.

For tickets or more info, visit www.lagunabeachlive.org or call 949.715.9713.

LATIN DANCE MUSIC 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Latin dance music with DJ Johnny at Brio Tuscany Grille, 24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

Thursday | 16 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. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

FESTIVAL OF ARTS: ART, JAZZ, WINE AND CHOCOLATE 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. On Thursday nights, indulge your senses at the “Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate” series at Festival of Arts, a juried fine art show featuring the work of 140 award-winning artists. Sample a wide variety of Kendall-Jackson wines selected to complement the flavor of high-end chocolates while enjoying music performed by jazz singer and songwriter Billy Valentine.

Concerts are free. Wine and chocolate pairings are $15 in addition to Festival of Arts admission. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

BRANDON WILDFISH 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille with Brandon Wildfish. 32802 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

TREVOR HALL 7 p.m. Singer/songwriter Trevor Hall performs with guest Leilani Wolfgramm at The Coach House. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.com.

ONGOING DANA POINT SUMMER WEEKEND TROLLEY SERVICE The city of Dana Point is offering a free weekend trolley service beginning June 26 and running through Sept. 7. The trolley

Restaurant Spotlight: MRK Public Run by Homegrown Talent

BY EVAN DA SILVA, DANA POINT TIMES

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ince opening their doors nine months ago, MRK Public has been treating San Clementean palates to a diverse and ever-evolving range of flavors, with rotating varieties of $5 craft beer and a healthy wine selection to wash them down all day every day.

“We wanted to do something that presents quality ingredients with everything done in the same fashion as fine dining, with thought about the food you’re eating,” said part owner, chef and manager Moriah Robison. “It got to a point (in San Clemente) where I didn’t feel like you got to eat anywhere for under $20 with any thought put into your food.”

MRK Public is run by San Clemente High School graduates and brothers Moriah and Kai Robison, with the help of their high school friend, Rayne Frey.

The restaurant‘s moniker originates from an acronym of the three’s first names and “public” gives it the impression of an inviting setting.

Top sellers include the short rib sandwich, Thai beef and ahi salads, the house burger and ahi poke.

The unanimous favorite among custom-

schedule is Friday noon-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and on Labor Day from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Trolleys arrive at stops every 15 minutes. Services can be delayed during particularly heavy traffic conditions. For a map of the trolley stops on Pacific Coast Highway, visit www. danapoint.org. To view a real-time trolley tracker, visit www.dptrolley.com. For transit information, call 949.248.3554.

UPCOMING: JULY 18-19 39TH ANNUAL OCEAN FESTIVAL A whole weekend of beach events, vendors, community gatherings and

MRK Public owners Rayne Frey, Kai and Moriah Robison. Photo: Courtesy

ers and owners, however, are the Vietnamese sticky wings. Brined for 24-hours in garlic water, fish sauce, sugar and salt, the wings are par-cooked, lightly coated in corn starch, fried to order and glazed with a flavorful chili, caramel and garlic sauce.

All these components work together to create a diverse mix of spicy, sweet and salty tastes. Pickled carrots and cucumbers are served on the side as a palate cleanser in between each savory bite.

Although regular San Clemente customers have been the lifeblood of the emerging hotspot, new patrons as far north as Los Angeles and as far south as San Diego are becoming increasingly more common.

“We’re from this town, this is where we live,” Moriah Robison said. “Our passion and what we do, we do with a lot of pride.

Everything here, from our ketchup and mayo on up, we make ourselves.”

MRK Public is located at 1402 S El Camino Real, San Clemente. For more information visit www.mrkpublic.com/mrk, or find them on Facebook or call 949.441.7621. DP

entertainment takes place at the annual Ocean Festival. San Clemente Ocean Festival is a volunteer organization, dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and community by providing a quality athletic venue and an enjoyable family event. Events will take place along San Clemente shoreline near the Municipal Pier, 949.440.6141, www.oceanfestival.org.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Fourth of July in Dana Point PHOTOS BY ALAN GIBBY

Thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the Dana Point Harbor for Fourth of July festivities. With one of the largest fireworks shows in the area, Dana Point’s fireworks last for more than half an hour, and the water wars are an annual delight.

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

SUP—Good for Old Surfers, Retirees and Women

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ast week, Tod Bryant, a former neighbor in San Clemente said, “Now that you’re retired, what are you doing to keep busy?”

“I go stand up paddle boarding five times a week,” I said.

Tod, a young-looking, 66-year-old, enthusiastically added, “SUP is great for people in their 50s to 80s, providing good exercise and social interaction with other people. You should write an article about SUP.” Tod’s right about the social interaction.

I paddle with five different men, ages 50 to 70, most often with Russell Kerr, from Laguna Niguel, who is in his mid-60s and retired, and he is the former chairman of the board of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.

Additionally, I am ON LIFE AND amazed at the number of LOVE AFTER 50 women who participate

By Tom Blake in SUP. I asked Robin Gordon of Monarch Beach why she enjoys it so much.

Robin said, “Three reasons: 1. SUP provides entire-body exercise. 2. It’s social; my husband Bruce and I can chat while paddling. 3. Being outdoors and enjoying the ocean is wonderful.”

“Why are woman so good at it?” I asked Robin.

“Balance,” she said.

On July 4 at Baby Beach, I saw Steve and Barrie Boehne, the owners of Infinity Surf Shop on Del Prado in Dana Point.

They were with friends Mac and Gloria McLaughlin, who are from Laguna Niguel, on the Boehne’s 21-foot SUP board, which Steve hand-crafted.

“Women embrace SUP because it is good, easy, outdoor exercise,” Steve said.

“Because SUP surfing in the waves is mostly segregated away from regular surfers at Doheny and San Onofre, the SUP surfers are more welcoming to each other at those areas, so the percentage of

(L to R): Barrie Boehne, Gloria McLaughlin, Mac McLaughlin and Steve Boehne participate in stand up paddle boarding on Saturday. Photo: Courtesy of Tom Blake

women SUP surfers is higher than at regular surfing spots.”

Barrie added, “Women like SUP because it’s a way of getting together socially, which is fun while experiencing nature and being captain of their own ships. They can stay in shape and do this at any age.”

Mary Ann Remer, 60, Dana Point, said, “SUP is my therapy on many levels. It thoroughly strengthened and healed my injured back. It is my ‘go-to’ for enjoying God’s gifts in nature, to meditate and regroup.”

Mary Ann added, “Veteran surfers with knee and shoulder challenges get another chance to relive their passion on the water.

And mothers with their babies can SUP. There is a mother who paddles with three toddlers regularly in the harbor. People include their dogs on their boards while

Pet of the Week: Chase This adorable little guy is named Chase.

Found on the streets at only 1 1/2 years old, Chase didn’t have much love in his life before coming to the shelter. Now, he’s looking for his lucky break! A first rate snuggler, Chase is just about as loving as they come and would spend his whole day in your arms if he could. Won’t you help give him the home he deserves?

If you would like to know more about Chase, call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente.

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enjoying our blessed weather and ocean.

There are group Yoga lessons on SUP boards.”

Two of my surfing buddies, Bob Lacy and Jim Shockey, both in their 60s, are accomplished stand up paddlers. They keep reminding me how to paddle correctly: short, quick strokes, not big, long drawnout strokes. I’ve got that form down now, but I still can’t keep up with them.

For people who want to give SUP a try, I recommend they take a beginner’s lesson.

There are several great surf shops in Dana Point—Hobie, Killer Dana, Girl in the Curl, Keli’s Outrigger and Infinity. Employees in those shops are more than willing to help.

Rent a board and take a lesson.

On July 4, I introduced my partner Greta’s daughter, Tammi Bell, 54, and her husband, Stephen, 51, of Honolulu, to SUP. They both were up and paddling in

minutes and did great.

As the popularity of SUP grows, Dana Point Harbor, with its calm waters, is going to become a bit more crowded with seniors, retirees and lots of women taking up the sport. The harbor and ocean are for everyone including casual swimmers, surfers, boaters, kayakers, fishermen, and now SUP folks. You can’t blame them; it’s a great place to be outdoors, and the parking is free.

The Next Singles Age 50+ Meet and Greet will be at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli, Dana Point, Thursday, July 30, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Carl the Disc Jockey will spin the oldies. For information: 949.248.9008. 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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BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:

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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 17

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STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE

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Dunne (800-meter) will join Coppi as a member of the USA contingent.

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Anglers aboard a Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching boat show off their catches. Photo: Courtesy

Dana Wharf Fish Count DANA POINT TIMES

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he past week saw a lot of bluefin and yellowtail activity in the water outside of Dana Point Harbor. In addition to the prize fish, calico bass and bonito are being caught at a rapid clip.

Here is the latest fish count out of Dana Wharf.

7/7 • 7 boats; 238 anglers: 309 calico bass, 86 bonito, 50 yellowtail, 28 blue perch, 11 sandbass, 6 barracuda, 4 rockfish, 2 sheephead, 1 bluefin tuna.

7/6 • 8 boats; 214 anglers: 268 calico bass, 117 yellowtail, 77 bonito, 4 sand bass, 3 rockfish, 2 bluefin tuna, 2 barracuda, 1 white fish.

7/5 • 6 boats; 157 anglers: 151 calico bass, 30 yellowtail, 20 bonito, 8 sand bass, 5 bluefin tuna, 1 barracuda.

7/4 • 5 boats; 92 anglers: 79 yellowtail, 66 calico bass, 12 bonito, 9 bluefin, 3 halibut, 2 sand bass.

7/3 • 11 boats; 318 anglers: 386 calico bass, 94 bonito, 81 yellowtail, 34 sand bass, 8 barracuda, 1 rockfish.

7/2 • 7 boats; 159 anglers: 326 calico bass, 26 yellowtail, 20 sand bass, 13 bonito, 3 sheephead, 3 barracuda.

7/1 • 5 boats; 152 anglers: 173 calico bass, 63 bonito, 49 blue perch, 26 yellowtail, 9 white fish, 6 sheephead, 5 rockfish, 5 sand bass, 3 barracuda.

6/30 • 7 boats; 210 anglers: 183 calico bass, 86 yellowtail, 14 sand bass, 12 blue perch, 8 bluefin tuna, 8 barracuda, 2 sheephead, 1 rockfish.

6/29 • 5 boats; 140 anglers: 149 calico bass, 46 bonito, 38 yellowtail, 7 sand bass, 5 bluefin tuna, 1 barracuda. DP

BASEBALL Dana Point’s Hans Crouse advanced to the next stage of competition at the USA Baseball 18U National Team trials last week.

Crouse, a right-handed pitcher and soon-to-be junior at Dana Hills High School, was among the 40 invitees who traveled to Cary, N.C. last week to take part in a tryout for the 18U team. Crouse and 27 other elite high school players made the cut and will now vie for a spot on the final 20-man roster for the national team.

The next stage of the trials will take place August 16-19 in Los Angeles.

The USA Baseball 18U National Team is the reigning 2013 WBSC 18U/AAA World Cup champions and will look to defend its title at the 2015 edition of the event in Nishinomiya, Japan.

TRACK AND FIELD Mason Coppi, a 2015 graduate of Dana Hills High School, was named to the USA team that will compete at the 2015 International Association of Athletic Federation World Youth Championship track and field tournament in Cali, Colombia next week.

Coppi is one of 49 athletes who were selected for the team.

Coppi ran multiple disciplines for the Dolphins track and field teams throughout his high school career and will be the USA team’s lone 3200-meter distance runner in Colombia. Coppi placed 25th overall in the 3200 at the 2015 CIF State Track and Field Championships.

San Clemente High School’s Connor

RECREATION LEAGUE The City of Dana Point 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. There will be beginner and experienced divisions. Individual registration for kickball is $25 for the season.

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 maximum of 20.

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

WE WANT TO RUN YOUR SCORES, RESULTS AND SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS. E-mail sports@danapointtimes.com or drop off the information to us at 34932 Calle del Sol, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 by each Monday at 5 p.m.

The boats out of Dana Wharf Sportfishing { IN DA NA P O I NT } &Whale Watching got a unique surprise on July 6. Instead of spotting blue and fin whales, who normally inhabit the waters outside the harbor, a humpback whale breached out of the water several times, allowing passengers to catch a glimpse of almost its entire body. “It’s very rare for us,” Dana Wharf Sporfishing & Whale Watching general manager Donna Kalez said of the sighting. “We’ve never seen a (humpback) whale where you can see his eyes and everything.”

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Photo: Shane Keena Photography/Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

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Groms in Training Push Themselves in Postseason DANA POINT TIMES

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ean Sports Consultants Elite Surf Training groms are working to perfect their surfing techniques during the less busy time of the surf season.

At the end of training when they are all fatigued, the DSC groms participate in a challenge to see how far they’ve progressed in their endurance training.

Most of the groms are new to the organization, Scott Kennaugh of DSC said in an email, and some surf professionals work with DSC as well.

“They are always super motivated when they see guys like Evan Geiselman training hard in the class before them, so we put on the new Reef Movie ‘Exit’ to keep them super stoked,” Kennaugh said.

“Ryder Fish is one of the most stoked little groms we get the opportunity to work with,” he said. “Ryder was born and raised in San Clemente and has been watching and learning from fellow goofy-foot local guys like Kevin Schulz, Nate Yeomans and Ian Crane.”

Kennaugh said he enjoys watching Fish’s style develop from watching experi-

SURF RESULTS NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, June 26-July 3, Huntington Beach, Pier OPEN CONFERENCE MEN 16+ MAYORS CUP: 1. Seth Moniz, Hawaii, 15.10; 2. Micky Clarke, Ventura, 14.84. WOMEN ALL AGES MAYORS CUP: 1. Caroline Marks, Florida, 15.27; 2.

Brisa Hennessy, Hawaii, 6.83. JUNIORS 15U: 1. Eithan Osborne, Ventura, 13.13; 2. Stevie Pittman, North Carolina, 12.33; 3. Barron Mamiya, Hawaii, 9.17; 4. Cody Young, Hawaii, 5.90. BOYS 12U: 1. Brodi Sale, Kailua, Hawaii, 12.00; 2. Jackson Butler, Encinitas, 10.90; 3. Taro Watanabe, Malibu, 7.24; 4. Kade Matson, San Clemente, 6.45. MINI GROMS 10U: 1. Makana Franzmann, Hawaii, 9.30; 2. Robbie Goodwin, Florida, 8.90; 3. Brayden Burch, San Clemente, 8.43; 4. William Hedleston, Florida, 6.00.

GIRLS 14U: 1. Caroline Marks, Florida, 11.54; 2. Summer Macedo, Hawaii, 10.67; 3. Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad, 8.90; 4. Gabriella Bryan, Hawaii, 6.73. LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Parker Sawyer, Virginia, 13.60; 2. Spencer Bridges, New Jersey, 11.74; 3. Kelta O’Rourke, Hawaii, 11.27; 4. Caelan Burford, Florida, 6.17.

EXPLORER CONFERENCE MENS ALL AGES: 1. Elijah Gates, Hawaii, 16.13; 2. Josh Burke, Barbados, 15.60; 3. Micky Clarke, Ventura 15.07; 4.

Andrew Niemann, Huntington Beach, 13.00; 5. Spencer Bridges, New Jersey, 11.80; 6. Luke Gordon, South Carolina, 10.43. JUNIORS 17U: 1. Seth Moniz, Hawaii, 15.67; 2.

Elijah Gates, Hawaii, 13.23; 3. Imaikalani DeVault, Hawaii, 13.17; 4. Kaulana Apo, Hawaii, 13.06; 5. Luke Marks, Florida, 10.27; 6. Nick Marshall, Encinitas, 6.37. BOYS 14U: 1. Bo Raynor, North Carolina, 14.83; 2. Barron Mamiya, Hawaii, 14.37; 3. Cole Houshmand, San Clemente, 13.07; 4. Stevie Pittman, North Carolina, 11.27; 5. Wyatt McHale, Hawaii, 10.26; 6. Jett Schilling, San Clemente, 9.76. MENEHUNE 12U: 1. Dimitri Poulos, Ventura, 15.90; 2. Kade Matson, San Clemente, 15.73; 3. Axel Rosenblad, Hawaii, 12.33; 4. Eli Hanneman, Hawaii, 12.17; 5. Tommy Coleman, Florida, 11.54; 6. Jett Schilling, San Clemente, 7.12. SUPER GROMS 10U: 1. Levi Young, Hawaii, 14.60; 2. Hayden Rodgers, Laguna Beach, 11.67; 3. Kai Martin, Hawaii, 11.00; 4. Ryan Huckabee, Florida, 9.83; 5. Cole

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enced riders.

“He has been ripping on his new Cordell board,” he said.

Hayden Millerick recently joined the DSC family and brings his own flare to every training session, Kennaugh said. Millerick is another San Clemente local who gets the chance to surf with not only all the kids his own age that rip but all the older guys who push him to progress with his surfing.

“We’re working on his timing and coordination and also on trying to get him a haircut,” Kennaugh said.

Twelve-year-old Sebastian Ojeda is the newest member to DSC Elite Surf Training, Kennaugh said. He lives near Windansea and loves to surf the reef breaks around La Jolla.

“He has a great style and can throw down some rad turns,” Kennaugh said.

“We’re working on keeping him compressed and driving through and drawing out his turns.”

Fore more information about DSC surf training, visit www.deansportsconsultants. com or call 1.855.787.3496. DP McCaffray, Cardiff, 7.30; 6. Chase Anderson, Hawaii, 5.60. WOMEN ALL AGES: 1. Moana Jones, Hawaii, 14.344 (tiebreak); 2. Maddie Peterson, New Jersey, 14.33 (tiebreak); 3. Summer Macedo, Hawaii, 12.40; 4. Rachel Presti, Florida,11.10; 5. Brittany Penaroza, Hawaii, 7.54; 6. Kailani Jones, Hawaii, 6.93. GIRLS 14U: 1. Caroline Marks, Florida, 14.50; 2. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente, 11.06; 3. Zoe McDougall, Hawaii, 10.50; 4. Gabriella Bryan, Hawaii, 9.54; 5. Sara Wakita, Hawaii, 8.47; 6. Eva Woodland, Florida, 7.50. MASTERS 25+: 1. Chris Keet, Santa Barbara, 9.23; 2. Eric Pohring, Santa Barbara, 5.23.

SENIORS 35+: 1. Chris Keet, Santa Barbara, 16.67; 2. Tony Foster, Cayucos, 9.93; 3. Keith Miura, Hawaii, 8.53. SUPER SENIORS 45+: 1. Tim Albury, Bahamas, 8.83; 2. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach, 8.30; 3. Keith Miura, Hawaii, 4.27; 4. Curt Harper, Santa Monica, 3.93; 5. Raymond Shito, Hawaii, 3.84; 4. Larry Holmes, Florida, 4.93. DUKE 55+: 1. Patrick Schlick, Leucadia, 11.16; 2. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach, 9.33; 3. Jim Ferguson, Santa Rosa, 3.77; 4. Kyle Twitchell, San Clemente, 3.40; 5. Raymond Shito, Hawaii, 0.00. LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Parker Sawyer, Virginia, 13.77; 2. Caelan Burford, Florida, 13.33; 3. Spencer Bridges, New Jersey, 11.00; 4. Evan Micele, Virginia, 9.50; 5. Sean Brennan, North Carolina, 7.77; 6.

Georgia Cook, Tennessee, 6.33. WOMEN LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Mason Schremmer, Hawaii, 10.27; 2. Lilian Whatley, Florida, 9.77; 3. Tabatha Knudsen, Hawaii, 9.20; 4. Kelta O’Rourke, Hawaii, 8.00; 5. Soleil Errico, Hawaii, 7.63; 6. Ocean Tsutsui, Hawaii, 5.07. KNEEBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Mike Fernandez, Huntington Beach, 11.13; 2.

Sean Noone, Alisa Viejo, 10.08; 3. Roger Hughes, Santa Cruz, 6.77; 4. Ken Cherryholmes, Redmond, 3.07; 5.

Chris Bermudez, Oxnard, 3.04. SUP MEN ALL AGES: 1.

Ty Simpson, Hawaii, 8.10; 2. Dylan Schmarr, Hawaii, 7.33.

SUP WOMEN ALL AGES: 1. Mason Schremmer, Hawaii, 7.26; 2. Lola Schremmer, Hawaii, 4.50. AIRSHOW CHAMPION: Nolan Rapoza, Long Beach. JUNIOR AIRSHOW CHAMPION: Nick Marshall, Encinitas.

UPCOMING EVENTS July 12: 10th Annual WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street October 11-18: ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, Oceanside Pier

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DSC groms try to stay in the best surf stance on a Bosu for the longest during an end-of-the-season challenge at the training headquarters. Photo: Courtesy Scott Kennaugh