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The Dana Point Historical Society honored the city’s namesake Richard Henry Dana Jr. with a 200th birthday celebration aboard the brig Pilgrim E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 6

Dana Point Historical Society members, event speakers, city and county officials gathered for a group photo aboard the brig Pilgrim at the Ocean Institute following a well-attended 200th birthday for the city’s namesake, Richard Henry Dana Jr. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Congressman Darrell Issa to Speak in Dana Point EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

Gray Whale Pays a Visit to the Dana Point Harbor EYE ON DP/PAGE 4

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What’s Up With... Five things Dana Point should know this week Fishermen Fall Overboard off of Dana Point Coast: One Rescued, One Still Missing THE LATEST: Less than two hours after an unmanned power boat was spotted off the coast of Dana Point Tuesday, one man was rescued in the water and a second man is still missing, authorities said. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol received a possible man overboard call at 10:25 a.m. when an 18- to 20-foot Boston Whaler power boat was seen going in circles approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Dana Point Harbor, Lt. Jeff Hallock, OCSD public information officer, said. The rescued man, Thuan Hieu Dang, 39, of Garden Grove, was fishing with Tan Hoang Vu, 43, of Riverside, when it is believed a mechanical failure caused the vessel to turn abruptly, causing the two men to fall overboard at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, wrote Hallock in a Wednesday press release. The United States Coast Guard was notified by OCSD at 10:59 a.m. and joined the search, along with county and state lifeguards, and Dang was found about 1 mile off the coast at about 12:10 p.m. Tuesday “exhausted and barely afloat.” Dang appeared to be uninjured and initially refused medical treatment, said U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Sondra-Kay Kneen. Both men were not wearing lifejackets, she added. According to the OCSD press release, Dang began feeling ill shortly after his rescue and was transported to Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach, treated and released. The search for Vu continued until dark on Wednesday and has since been suspended. Vu is described as a 6-foot-tall Asian man, weighing 250 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. WHAT’S NEXT: Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol Office at 949.723.1002 or 714.647.7000. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855. TIP.OCCS (855.847.6227) or at www.occrimestoppers.com.—Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times August 7–13, 2015

The vessel two men were fishing from Tuesday morning when they went overboard is now docked in the Dana Point Harbor at Harbor Patrol headquarters. One man has been rescued, one is still missing. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Recycled Water Irrigation Restricted to Nighttime Hours

THE LATEST: The city has restricted the use of recycled water irrigation of parks so that it may only be done during hours of darkness—10 p.m. to 6 a.m.—as an added response to the ongoing drought, city officials said. According to Kevin Evans, community services and parks director, although many of the city’s parks are irrigated with recycled water, in order to comply with the South Coast Water District’s (and the state’s) mandated 25 percent water use reduction, the city has hired contractors to irrigate some of its parks with water trucks carrying reclaimed water. “The current drought restrictions do not apply to reclaimed water, so the city is able to keep these parks alive by bringing in reclaimed water via water trucks,” Evans said in an email. “The only restriction is that watering with reclaimed water can only occur between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.” WHAT’S NEXT: “The City of Dana Point is working with our contractors to minimize the noise and impact to our residents,” Evans said. “This is a temporary measure to get us through the summer and hopefully to the El Nino winter that has been forecasted.” FIND OUT MORE: For more information, contact Evans at 949.248.3532.—AS

slated to speak at the South Orange County Chamber of Commerce special Legislative Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This event will be hosted jointly by the Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, San Clemente and San Congressman Darrell Issa Juan Capistrano is set to speak at a joint chambers of commerce chambers of comluncheon on Aug. 18. The merce. public is invited. Photo: Luncheon Courtesy guests will have the opportunity to hear Issa speak about his service to the four sponsoring cities in the House of Representatives. He will provide updates from D.C. relevant to citizens of the 49th District. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. WHAT’S NEXT: The luncheon will be held at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, at 25135 Park Lantern in Dana Point from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets to the luncheon are $55 per person and include lunch and dessert. To purchase tickets visit www.danapointchamber.com, visit the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce office or call 949.496.1555. RSVPs are requested by Aug. 14 and no tickets will be available at the door.—AS

Congressman Darrell Issa Coming to Dana Point

CUSD Approves Neighboring High School Improvements

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growing student population, the Capistrano Unified School District is investing about $45 million in improvements for the three high schools most affected by the growth—San Juan Hills High School, San Clemente High School and Tesoro High School. Avenida La Pata, a much-anticipated connection between San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, is slated to be completed in the fall of 2016 and is expected to affect San Juan Hills High School and San Clemente High School with an influx of students. In addition, new Rancho Mission Viejo development is expected to add students to both San Juan Hills High School and Tesoro High School. In an effort to increase capacity at the high schools, CUSD will be constructing one two-story building at each of the three campuses in order to add permanent classrooms. Additionally, San Juan Hills will receive 87 new parking spaces, and Tesoro High School will get new portable classrooms and five basketball courts. These improvements will cost approximately $15 million per high school campus and will be paid for by a mix of developer fees, land sale proceeds, redevelopment agency funds, community facility district funds, school facility improvement district funds and deferred maintenance funds. The CUSD Board of Trustees approved the proposals for the three projects on July 22. The district is now advertising for bids. WHAT’S NEXT: In addition to the future high school improvements, site upgrades are already underway this summer at a handful of area schools. Such work includes replacing the wrestling room portable and adding a restroom portable with ADA access at Dana Hills High School, painting the exterior of Palisades Elementary School, replacing the roof and painting the exterior of Shorecliffs Middle School and adding a restroom portable at Las Flores Elementary School.—Allison Jarrell

Area School Sites Considered for Charter School THE LATEST: At the July 22 meeting of the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, board members discussed eliminating Wood Canyon Elementary School as an option for the expansion of an Aliso Viejo charter school, Community Roots Academy. The district is now focusing on potential charter sites at elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel. Community Roots Academy, a kindergarten through eighth-grade charter (Cont. on page 4) www.danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP Area School Sites Considered for Charter School (Cont. from page 3) school, currently sits on the same campus as Wood Canyon Elementary in Aliso Viejo. In the spring, Community Roots appealed to the district to find more space for its students, and the board initially considered closing Wood Canyon to allow for the expansion. That option was met with much resistance from parents in the community, and, due to concerns including the area’s growing population of young students, the trustees agreed unanimously on July 22 to take Wood Canyon off the table. “We are going to have a school of choice nightmare on our hands,” Trustee Gila Jones said. “I don’t want to be sitting here listening to parents, mad because they can’t send their kids to an Aliso Viejo school.” Other charter site options discussed at the meeting included R.H. Dana Elementary School in Dana Point, Del Obispo Elementary School in San Juan Capistrano and Crown Valley Elementary in Laguna

Niguel. R.H. Dana was removed from consideration as the other two sites were identified as a better fit. District staff said part of the analysis in choosing a charter school site includes looking at surrounding school enrollment numbers. If Del Obispo Elementary was selected for closure, staff said it would be important to give students the option to move to a nearby school with enough capacity to handle the influx, citing R.H. Dana as an example. WHAT’S NEXT: The board ultimately directed staff to further examine the options of closing Del Obispo Elementary or Crown Valley Elementary. The charter school discussion will continue at a future CUSD meeting. The topic is not on the Aug. 12 agenda.—AJ

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A gray whale stopped by Dana Point Harbor for a visit on Aug. 1. It was seen rubbing up against the docks, and swimming and foraging in the channels. Photo: Courtesy of Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari

Gray Whale Visits Harbor A 24-foot-long cetacean surprised boaters and stand-up paddlers at Dana Point Harbor BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

gray whale, estimated at about 24 feet in length, paid a visit to the Dana Point Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 1, surprising boaters, kayakers and stand-up paddlers in the channels. According to David Anderson, owner Dana Point Times August 7-13, 2015

of Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari, the whale spent several hours swimming in the Harbor, allowing him and Mark Tyson to get a good look at it. “The Harbor Patrol kept boaters away from the whale while we did an assessment of its health and condition to ensure it was not entangled or sick,” Anderson said. “The whale had healed scars on it that appeared to show it had been attacked by killer whales and had also been entangled in fishing gear. But it appeared to be in relatively good condition, otherwise, for a whale heading north so late in the season.” Anderson also said the whale was seen foraging for food in the sand and rubbing itself on the docks. Because the whale did not appear to be in distress, the best course of action was to stand back and let it find its way out to sea, he said. DP Page 4

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changes as well. “There will be more of a cantina theme,” Fisher said. “We’ll have the same products and food, the same basic concept, but with a cantina flare.” Shwack Beach Grill is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.—Amanda Huffman

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PEPI’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach, 949.272.5957 Change is in the air in Capo Beach as former bar, The Surfin’ Cowboy, will open under new ownership and be christened as Pepi’s Sports Bar and Grill. New owner Pepi Stoicheva bought The Surfin’ Cowboy from previous owner Jim Beran and is in the process of renovating. Changes include painting the inside of the building, professionally cleaning the kitchen and redesigning the interior. Pepi’s is expected to open between Aug. 21st and Aug. 25th. Stoicheva has been in the restaurant business for 13 years, and Pepi’s is the first establishment she has owned. She chose Capo Beach because she worked as a bartender in a sports bar in the area for two years, likes the people and enjoys being close to the ocean. “The area looks amazing and everyone is nice,” Stoicheva said. “The other businesses here are all great and everybody that has come by seems friendly.” Pepi’s will feature live entertainment, and customers can enjoy playing darts, pool or shuffleboard. Food and beverages will also be served until 1:30 a.m. The menu at Pepi’s will be a combination of American and Mexican cuisine. Pizza will also be available and breakfast will be offered every day. Stoicheva said she looks forward to meeting new people and getting to know them. “The bar I used to work at was like Cheers, where you knew everybody, and I want my place to be like that,” Stoicheva said. “When people come in I want to know their names, what they drink, where they come from. “I think it will work out great,” Stoicheva added. “I’m putting my heart into it, working hard, and I’m planning on being here for a long time.” Pepi’s will be open every day from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.—Katherine Nowicki

SELECT DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 2015 GRADUATES HONORED BY DP CHAMBER Dana Hills High School class of 2015 graduates Taylor Carter, Colin Hicks, Bryana Koontz, Julie Lisle and Sophie Ripley were each awarded $1,000 scholarships by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. These seniors were chosen for their scholastic excellence and community engagement. The winners were celebrated at the Chamber’s July 16 monthly mixer. Taylor Carter served as a student senator during her senior year and has plans to pursue a degree in education or nursing. Colin Hicks was president of the Dana Hills Interact Club among many other extracurricular involvements. He will attend CSU Fullerton for business management in the fall. Bryana Koontz will be attending Dominican University of California in San Rafael to study nursing with an emphasis in neonatology. Julie Lisle will be attending the University of Arizona as a student in the speech and Hearing Science program. DHHS valedictorian and scholarship recipient Sophie Ripley is going on to Santa Barbara City College to study environmental science. “The quality of applications received this year was amazing,” Heather Johnston, Dana Point Chamber executive director, said in a press release. “We applaud our recipients’ achievements and aspirations and extend congratulations to each of them. We thank our members for their generosity and continued support of our scholarship program.” The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce fundraises for the scholarship program year-round. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors interested in pursuing higher education in the fields of business, community service, culinary arts, marine science and hotel management. For information about donating to the fun, visit www.danapointchamber.com/ chamber-scholarship-fund.—Madi Swayne

NEW LOCATION SCHAAR ART STUDIO 34072 Violet Lantern, Dana Point, 949.497.7289, schaarart@cox.net Robert Schaar has gained an international reputation as one of the most exciting and versatile artists of our time, and he is not looking to slow down anytime soon. Schaar moved to Dana Point four months ago after closing his Laguna Beach studio of over 30 years. He loves his work, keeping a busy schedule working six days a Dana Point Times August 7-13, 2015

Pepi Stoicheva is opening Pepi’s Sports Bar and Grill in former Capistrano Beach establishment, The Surfin’ Cowboy. Photo: Katherine Nowicki

Artist Robert Schaar settles into his new Dana Point studio. Photo: Alison Shea

week at his new Dana Point location. When talking about his art, Schaar said, “It’s something I have to do, it’s an important part of my life and I’ve done it for so many years.” He described his passion for art as “instinctive” and his pursuit of art as “selfish” but good-natured. He aims to please himself while also hoping that other people will receive the same pleasure he does. For his art Schaar believes the less complex the better so as to promote the most understanding and enjoyment. He also identified himself as a fan of spontaneity and adventure. Schaar’s work is displayed in museums worldwide and he is one of only a select few artists who comprise the NASA Art Program. He has painted many famous people such as NASA’s Christa McAuliffe. Other notable portraits of his include former president Gerald Ford, the Blue Angels, jockeys Johnny Longdon and Willie Shoemaker and baseball all-star Duke Snider among many other governmental and private-industry moguls. Other paintings of his include scenes from significant events such as the Kentucky Derby, American and European sporting events. He received his art training at the Art Center College of Design now located in Pasadena back when it was a tiny school in LA. After serving in the Korean War as a Navy staff artist, Schaar took on an art apprenticeship in Europe and later in Southern California. After “pounding the

Max Fisher, owner of Shwack Beach Grill in Dana Point, has announced plans to expand into San Clemente. Photo: Andrea Swayne

pavement,” on his own as a working artist, the demand for his work continued to build. However, his technique has never changed—structural unity with the solid fundamentals of drawing, composition and design.—Alison Shea

EXPANDING SHWACK BEACH GRILL 1527 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.2731, www.theshwack.com The owners of Shwack Beach Grill have plans to open a second location in San Clemente. Shwack has been serving up its California-inspired menu to Dana Point since 2011. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Shwack offers a variety of options, from burgers and tacos to grilled fish and “Baby Shwack Ribs.” “Customers can expect high-quality product,” owner Max Fisher said. “They can expect handmade and chef-driven food and for it to be easy on the wallet.” The new San Clemente location is planned to open later this year. Although it will carry many of the same items as the original Shwack, there will be some

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Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Director Richard Deffenbaugh poses for a photo with Colin Hicks and Sophie Ripley, two of the five students awarded scholarships by the chamber. Photo: Courtesy of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce

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HBD to RHD The Dana Point Historical Society honored the city’s namesake Richard Henry Dana with a 200th birthday celebration aboard the brig Pilgrim BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

rom longtime residents to children learning about local history in school, the name Richard Henry Dana Jr. is a part of life in this city by the sea, with schools named after him, a statue standing tall in the Harbor and his likeness even portrayed on Dana Point’s official seal. But many of his accomplishments, after his time spent at sea aboard the brig Pilgrim working as a merchant seaman in the trade of cowhides, often goes unnoticed. On Aug. 1, the 200th anniversary of his birthday, the Dana Point Historical Society held a bicentennial celebration at the Ocean Institute aboard the brig Pilgrim to share more about the life of the city’s namesake. On-deck seating was sold out and a crowd of onlookers enjoyed the program dockside. R.H. Dana’s mention of the area in his memoir Two Years Before the Mast as the “only romantic spot on the coast,” is the most noted connection to Dana Point, but his time at sea only represented a small portion of his life, a life Historical Society members say should make residents proud to live in a city named for such a great man. “We started thinking about this almost exactly a year ago when we were working on our annual reading of Two Years Before the Mast for the Tallships Festival,” Barbara Johannes, DPHS president, said. “We thought, ‘oops’ 2015 is coming right up. This is significant,” Elizabeth Bamattre, chairwoman of the celebration, added. “1915, Europe was at war. Imagine what was going on in the world last time anyone took time to do this.” Bill Dempsey provided musical entertainment to start the program, performing sea shanties from the era while attendees gathered for “grog” and other refreshments. Bamattre, the celebration chairwoman, opened the program followed by retiring president and CEO of the Ocean Institute, Dan Stetson’s introduction of the incoming CEO, Dori Moorehead. Certificates were presented to the Historical Society by Senator Pat Bates and Mayor Carlos Olvera and a bicentennial plaque, soon to be installed on the base of the R.H. Dana Statue in the Harbor on Island Way, was presented by Harbor Director Brad Gross. Dana Point Times August 7–13, 2015

The Dana Point Historical Society’s R.H. Dana 200th birthday celebration event was well attended. On-deck seating was sold out and a crowd gathered around dockside for the event. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Neal and Monica Singer enjoy birthday cake in the Ocean Institute boat barn while perusing historical photos and artifacts representing the life of R.H. Dana. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Barbara Johannes, DPHS president; Liz Bamattre, DPHS member and event chairwoman; and Tracy Kirby of the Ocean Institute worked closely together to plan the Aug. 1 R.H. Dana bicentennial celebration aboard the brig Pilgrim. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Milt and Ann McMenamin presented a dramatic talk about Dana’s life to close the program. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Johannes then announced the recent publication of the new R.H. Dana biography, Slavish Shore: The Odyssey of Richard Henry Dana Jr., by Jeffrey L. Amestoy. The program included readings from the 1915 100-year birthday program presented at Harvard University—where Dana attended law school—that featured talks highlighting his accomplishments as a lawyer, abolitionist and defender of the common man. Excerpts included the Harvard program’s introductory remarks, edited down for the event by Bamattre, “Dana as a Man of Letters,” “Dana as an Antislavery Leader,” and “Dana as a Lawyer and Citizen,” read by Wayne Rayfield, Bob Minty, Les Hawthorne and Mike Harris, respectively. “Bob Minty actually recommended the

Harvard centenary program to us for this event,” Johannes said. “Then he brought us the books and was very helpful.” “He was also the most appropriately dressed of all of our characters,” Bamattre said. “It was all very special, very special to be able to have this program here in Dana Point aboard the Pilgrim.” Tracy Kirby of the Ocean Institute heartily agreed. “We’ve always had a great relationship with the Historical Society and the people who really and truly care about their heritage and the history associated with the city,” Kirby said. “We’ve been caretakers of this ship for many years and running living history programs as well since the 1980s. For us it’s an incredible part of where we live and who we are and we were honored to be a part of it.”

To close the program, Milt McMenamin performed a dramatic tribute to Dana’s life, written by him and his wife Ann, and then attendees were invited to mingle and enjoy birthday cake inside the Ocean Institute’s boat barn. Kirsten Reynolds, exhibits chair for the DPHS museum, said the program was very successful in showing Dana’s life as a whole and that she especially enjoyed McMenamin’s closing presentation. “Milt really took us there, back in time,” Reynolds said. “Dana was more than just the sailor who landed here and described our coast as the only romantic place on the planet. He fills a role in so many aspects of our history and we are very lucky to have him as our namesake.” For more information, see www.danapointhistorical.com. DP

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Second Saturday Book Sale at Dana Point Library 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The

Friends of the Dana Point Library hosts a book sale on the second Saturday of the month, in the storage room adjacent to the library. 33841 Niguel Road, 949.489.3956, www.ocpl.org. MONDAY, AUGUST 10

Planning Commission Meeting Canceled The next Planning Commis-

sion meeting is set for Sept. Aug. 24, 6 p.m. at Dana Point City Hall, Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

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. For more information, call Robert Fowler at 949.275.3142 or visit www.vfwpost9934.org.

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. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, 949.728.8969, www.1707.toastmastersclubs.org.

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.

Saturday, August 1 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Sidney Bay, 23600 Block (1:27 a.m.) A man tried to remove the caller’s second-story window screen, jumped off the roof and left on foot. The caller believes that he is still in the community.

Friday, July 31 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Crown Valley Parkway/Pacific Coast Highway (10:27 p.m.) A driver was seen slumped on the dashboard of a car with the driver door open and was believed to be drunk or in need of medical assistance, a caller said. BATTERY REPORT Monarch Beach Resort, 0 Block (10:23 p.m.) A woman in the St.Regis Monarch Beach Resort lobby was upset because a guest injured her friend’s hand. Security gave them ice. RECKLESS DRIVING Old Golden Lantern/ Santa Clara Avenue (7:43 p.m.) Two men in white pickup trucks were speeding down an alley and doing “donuts.”

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

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. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

City Council Meeting Canceled The next meeting is set for 6 p.m. on Sept. 1 at Dana Point City Hall, Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org. Dana Point Times August 7–13, 2015

group of men from a nearby drug rehab house were in the middle of the street yelling at each other.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Del Obispo Street/ Pacific Coast Highway (1:46 p.m.) A man threw a rock at and broke the window of a white Toyota Prius and then ran away from the scene.

CITIZEN ASSIST Pacific Coast Highway/ Ritz-Carlton Drive (3:15 p.m.) A woman in front of the restrooms at Salt Creek Beach called police to ask if it was OK to sell “free coconuts.”

Thursday, July 30 DISTURBANCE Stonehill Drive/Street of the Golden Lantern (6:43 p.m.) A woman was walking a dog near the tennis field at Dana Hills High School. The caller was concerned even though dogs are not prohibited on campus. PROWLER Mediterranean Drive, 32600 Block (12:35 p.m.) An elderly woman told police there were young boys trying to come into her house. Someone rang the doorbell and she saw a man in the back of the house wearing a hoody.

Wednesday, July 29 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Mariner Drive, 33500 Block (10:54 p.m.) The caller said some people who were in the Niguel Shores Community Center parking lot did not live in the area and he suspected they were there to vandalize the area. BURGLARY REPORT El Encanto Avenue, 33900 Block (7:56 p.m.) The caller’s daughter broke into her room, took $20,000 worth of jewelry and got away. DISTURBANCE Calle Rosita, 34600 Block (7:40 p.m.) The caller’s neighbor and a

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7 p.m.-8:40 p.m. Practice becoming a confident communicator. Tuesdays at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.280.9777, 3944816.toastmastersclubs.org.

24800 Block (5:32 p.m.) A woman passed out on the sidewalk in front of the Ralphs grocery store.

9/11 Heroes Run: Run with the Brave, Honor the Fallen The Dana Point 5th Regiment Support Group and the Travis Manion Foundation will be partnering up to co-sponsor a 9/11 Heroes 5K and Fun Run in Sea Terrace Park on Friday, Sept. 11 in honor of veterans, first responders and their families. Registration and check-in will take place at 4:30 p.m. followed by opening ceremonies at 5:45 p.m. The run will start at 6 p.m. At 7:15 p.m., after the race, there will be a sunset luminary tribute to the fallen, followed by music and a barbecue. The event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and all ages in an effort to unite communities internationally with the goal to never forget the sacrifices of civilian, first responders and military heroes of 9/11 and veterans of war. A portion of the race proceeds will come back to the Marines, Sailors and families of the 5th Marine Regiment and the

DISTURBANCE La Plaza, 24600 Block (1:32 p.m.) A caller reported three skateboarders in an amphitheater were damaging the concrete and were going to hurt themselves. CITIZEN ASSIST Camino El Molino, 34400 Block (10:23 a.m.) The caller told a man he couldn’t have drugs at the given location because he’s on probation. The man wouldn’t comply and refused to leave.

Tuesday, July 28 HIT AND RUN PARKED CAR REPORT Via California, 26300 Block (10:59 p.m.) A vehicle sped down the street in reverse and hit a vehicle parked in front of the caller’s house. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Nancy Jane Court, 33500 Block (10:28 p.m.) The informant called to report seeing at least 20 people running in the neighborhood. A woman was also heard screaming and dogs were barking nonstop. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Sea Island Drive, 32100 Block (8:31 p.m.) Animal Control was requested to assist deputies in response to a deer that was hit by a car but was still alive.

Wounded Warrior Battalion West at Camp Pendleton. Online registration will be open until Monday, August 31. To register, visit http://www.travismanion.org/getinvolved/911-heroes-run.

Rotary Club Lobster Fest Set for Aug. 15 The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club will present its 6th Annual Dana Point Lobster Beach Fest on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Doheny State Beach. Tickets purchased online are $85 now through noon on Aug. 14. Tickets bought at the door will be $100. The price of admission includes East Coast lobster— prepared by the San Pedro Fish Market chefs—smoked tri-tip steak, gourmet appetizers and desserts. The event also includes a no-host bar, live music from two bands, an opportunity drawing and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit any charities supported by the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, the organization sponsoring the event, such as Community College Scholar-

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Hungry diners enjoy a steak and lobster feast and last year’s Dana Point Lobster Fest. Photo: Andrea Swayne

ships for local youth and Make-a-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Big Tail Table tickets are $150 and include a seat at a beautifully adorned table, priority access to the dinner buffet, and four complimentary drink tickets. This offer is also given to anyone with a party of 10 ($1,500) and includes Big Tail Ticket benefits, reserved seating and a sponsorship sign at the table. For tickets and more information, visit www.danapointlobsterfest.org. Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@danapointtimes.com. www.danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION: By Kim Cholodenko, General Manager, Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA), San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter

Got Dog? Get License

34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

Licensing safeguards health of dogs and people as a means to control rabies

ll dogs over the age of 4 months are required to be licensed in our cities of San Clemente and Dana Point. The question is: Do you know why? Rabies vaccinations are required by the California State Health and Safety Code (121690) which requires that all dogs over the age of 4 months be vaccinated and have a current license tag issued by the local governing agency. A license is the only visible indicator that your dog is current on their rabies vaccination. Rabies is one of the most well-known of all the viruses. It is spread when an infected animal scratches or bites another animal or human. Fortunately, animal control and active vaccination programs have decreased the risk of rabies in our local canine population. There is no treatment or cure for rabies once the symptoms appear in your pet. Infection is fatal. If your animal is not vaccinated against rabies and incurs an injury through an encounter with wildlife, there is a mandatory six-month quarantine period with only one

other option—euthanasia. Unfortunately, your pet will not be allowed to leave your property during the quarantine period. The animal cannot interact with other animals that do not also live in the home. This can become quite an inconvenience. It can limit their activity if exercising your dog on a daily basis off your property or having doggie play dates on a regular basis is part of your routine. It can also be costly, if pet sitters are needed in place of boardKim Cholodenko ing facilities. Vaccination is the key to protecting you and your pet against rabies. Due to the number of rabid bats being detected by Orange County, this area has been classified as a “rabies area” by the California Department of Public Health. As a result, all animal bites are reportable and biting animals must be quarantined (17CCR2606a). Any animal exposed to

potentially rabid animals must also be quarantined (17CCR2606c). Fortunately an animal that is current on their rabies vaccination is only required to receive a rabies booster shot within five days of an encounter and spend 30 days quarantined in your home. There are numerous other advantages to licensing your dog. If your dog is lost, the license is a direct contact between you and your animal; the licensing fee supports the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter in finding homes for stray and surrendered pets, and the cost of the license is much less than the cost of a citation if caught without a current license. For more information on rabies, licensing and/or general animal questions, please contact the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617. 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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Is same-sex marriage a constitutional right? It depends on the justices you ask this matter. Ruth Ginsberg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagin fervently supported same-sex marriage; Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and John Roberts were unalterably opposed. It was clear that the one ambivalent member, Anthony Kennedy, would decide its fate. There’s nothing new here. This is the way the court rules—and has always ruled. Each of us harbors our preferences and prejudices. When appointed to the bench and donning the black robe, our biases go along as part of the package. As for Constitutional rationale, it’s customarily made up along the way. Whether, for example, you may share the blessings of holy matrimony with only a member of the opposite gender, a member of the same gender, or your Irish setter, will depend upon the collective opinion of those anointed to so rule. In an earlier century, then-Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes summed up the matter reasonably well when he declared: “We are under a Constitution, but the Con-

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n the matter of same-sex marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court has spoken. In a 5-4 decision, the justices affirmed the constitutional right that couples of the same genSTRAIGHT TALK der can be legally wed. By Al Jacobs Supporting that position is Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy who said: “No union is more profound than marriage … They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.” In opposition is Chief Justice John Roberts, who declared: “If you are among the many Americans— of whatever sexual orientation—who favor expanding same-sex marriage, by all means celebrate today’s decision. But do not celebrate the Constitution. It had nothing to do with it.” Long before any arguments were presented, eight of the nine court members, in keeping with their political inclinations, had developed unshakable opinions on

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stitution is what the judges say it is.” With a bit more accuracy, he might have said: “The Constitution is, at any point in time, what a majority of the judges say it is, until a new majority chooses to say something differently.” Al Jacobs of Dana Point is a professional investor for nearly a half-century. He issues a monthly newsletter in which he shares his financial knowledge and experience. You may view it at www.roadtoprosperity.net. 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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Friday | 07 LAST CALL CRUSH 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Live Music at Brio Tuscany Grille, 24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

Saturday | 08 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. PAINTING AND VINO Noon-3 p.m. Sip wine while participating in an instructed painting class taught by a professional artist. Must be 21 or over. All supplies provided. $45. Register at www.paintingandvino.com. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com. DANA POINT SUNSET WALK 6:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Enjoy a 1.5-mile sunset hike through the Headlands Conservation Area. RSVP to wgintern@danapoint.com or 949.248.3527 required. The walk hosts a maximum of 10 participants. Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org. HARBOR MUSIC CRUISE: CALI CONSCIOUS 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. Saturdays 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.

Sunday | 09 FIESTA MUSIC FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Entertainment and activities for the whole family on Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. Includes food, beverage and game booths, three stages with live music, contests, a salsa challenge, arts and crafts show, business expo, kiddie rides, a classic car and motorcycle show, clowns, face painters and more. Attendance is free, with food and beverages available for purchase. 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com. Dana Point Times August 7–13, 2015

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES Hop aboard the free Dana Point PCH Trolley on Sunday for food and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants. A DP Trolley mug is your ticket to savings. Find out more at www.danapointlda.com. Photo: Andrea Swayne

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9: TROLLEY HOP SUNDAY Noon-5 p.m. On Sundays through Sept. 6 participating restaurants and bars offer discounts to “trolley hoppers” including $6 food specials and $5 drink specials. To participate, purchase a Dana Point Trolley mug for $10 online at the Dana Point Lantern District Alliance website and bring it with you as you ride the Dana Point PCH Trolley for free from venue to venue. Hours may vary by location. For a full list of participating bars and restaurants, visit www.danapointlda.com.

DANA POINT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Live music by The Who Show (The Who tribute) and Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin tribute) at the city’s annual summer concert series. Admission is free. The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group will host a fundraising barbecue from noon to 6 p.m. Free shuttle service to Sea Terrace Park from Dana Hills High School runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., or take the free Dana Point PCH Trolley from other areas in Dana Point to the concert. Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.

Monday | 10 HARPOON HENRY’S HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Half-price draft beer. 34555 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, 949.493.2933, www.windandsearestaurants.com/harpoonhenrys.

Tuesday | 11 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. Call for more information. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

Wednesday | 12 CAPO BEACH FARMERS MARKET 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the area’s latest weekly market where locally-grown, organic produce and regional artisans are featured. Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave., 949.573.5033, www.danapoint.org.

Thursday | 13 LIVE MUSIC AT DAVINE: ASHUN 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Taste blends from the West Coast’s smallest, finest wineries accompanied by vibrant small plates and live music. Wine tastings run Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday from 3 p.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m.4 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine, 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com. YAPPY HOUR 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Follow Fido to happy hour at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for this monthly cocktail party. Four-legged friends can enjoy complimentary biscuits while lapping up chicken, cheese, beef and bacon flavored water. Their human counterparts can purchase burgers, brews and wine. Funds raised will help support Canine Companions for Independence which provides service dogs to the disabled and the nation’s veterans. 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, www.ritz-carlton.com.

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he Mission: Impossible franchise has become one of the most unlikely, yet most successful, movie series in Hollywood. Starting out as just a gritty remake of a popular television show, the M:I flicks are some of the most guaranteed hits, critically and financially. This is mainly because of its star: Tom Cruise. While each James Bond has come and gone each decade, there has been only one Ethan Hunt. This August, Ethan and company are back in action for Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation. Following Ghost Protocol, Ethan Hunt (Cruise) has now gone rogue with his sidekick Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) while fellow agents Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) and William Brandt (Jeremy Renner) are on the lookout for him. Ethan thinks he can prove the Syndicate exists and is out to assassinate the world’s leaders. Along the way, he finds a new ally in possible double agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson). Alec Baldwin co-stars as the CIA director and Sean Harris portrays the lead villain. With the exception of M:I2, Mission: Impossible is one of the few franchises to continue growing in quality with each movie. Granted, the plot itself in Rogue Nation is basic espionage intrigue like the previous features, but Christopher McQuarrie’s direction, the quick editing and effects and the cast’s chemistry excel to great results. Cruise is good as usual, but the real stand out is Ferguson, who leads the movie all on her own when Ethan isn’t on screen. Rogue Nation shows this summer’s blockbusters are still delivering the fun and excitement. DP For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com www.danapointtimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY square.com also lists it as a historic site. In October the capsule was moved for security and placed in its current position at the county offices in Newport Beach. The Dana Point capsule dedication in 1966 began at 5 p.m., at Doheny State Beach led by then Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Alton E. Allen. The ceremonies were attended by federal, state and county officials. The organizing committee consisted of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Orange County Coast Association, County Harbor District and Dana Point, Capistrano Beach, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente civic organizations. The ceremony included a reenactment of a dory with sailors in period dress rowing ashore from the Pilgrim to trade the hides with the Indians from Mission San Juan Capistrano. The program included raising a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol presented by Congressman James B. Utt (1899-1970) from the 35th District. The 72nd U.S. Army Band provided the music. Master of ceremonies was Ken Sampson, OC director of harbors and beaches. Lantern Bay developer Don Simpkin was present. Over 60 items were placed in the capsule by various organizations and individuals. One of the artifacts is a complimentary ticket for a free barbecue dinner promised to follow the scheduled opening in 2016. People who were there 50 years ago also received tickets. Only the original ticket-holders will be eligible to redeem them; no facsimiles will be accepted. Excitement among history buffs and longtime Dana Point residents is starting to build. And I have already been contacted by a now-Florida resident who plans on being here for the capsule’s opening. Carlos N. Olvera is Chairman of the OC Historical Commission, and mayor of Dana Point. DP

GUEST OPINION: It’s History by Carlos N. Olvera

Time in a Capsule 1966 Harbor time capsule scheduled for opening in August 2016

n these short history articles it is difficult to give a 100 percent accurate account of history on any subject— especially when discussing a 100-year or 50-year-long event. The Dana Point Harbor is one such subject and in just over a year from now the scheduled opening of a time capsule will add to its historical tale. My mentor, Doris Walker, devoted a whole book, Home Port for Romance, to just this area. And with time, things age and history grows. Historians, like me, enjoy taking trips back in time reading the original words and finding the enhancements of man retelling these stories from memories. But next year we will open the Harbor time capsule with the original documents, mementos and souvenirs that locals 50 years ago wanted us to see. The harbor concept began just after WWII. It was dedicated on Aug. 29, 1966 and opened on Aug. 1, 1972. On Aug. 29, 2016, after 50 years, the time capsule will be opened with a party and celebration currently in the planning stages by OC Dana Point Harbor officials. The placing of time capsules outside of Dana Point has been a mixed bag of opinion and use. The city of Detroit planted a 100-year capsule in 1900. There was a 5,000-year, 800-pound capsule for the 1939 New York World’s Fair. In 1972 the U.S. sent up a plaque on the Pioneer 10 space craft in case it might be intercepted by …? Critics have stated that the capsules only contain useless junk. Since

Above: Capsule Queens (L to R) Selena Forster, Miss San Juan Capistrano; Valeria A. Zagwolski, Miss San Clemente and Nancy C. Buenger, Miss Dana Point at the time capsule sealing and dedication ceremony. Photo: By Bill Laird for Laguna Federal Savings and Loan Association Right: A barbecue ticket is one of the items placed inside the time capsule placed at the Harbor in 1966. Photo: Courtesy of the Olvera Collection

technology advances so quickly it is hard to know if media within these capsules will even be accessible. Luckily, preservation techniques have improved since the 1968 invention of the Ziploc bag. If capsules remain well-preserved and technology is not lost, the most important question to ask is, “Where did we bury it?” For the Harbor, an 8-ton granite rock was selected as the tomb. It was one of 1.4 million tons of other rocks selected for the sea wall. The rocks came from the Twin Oaks quarry near Oceanside and Catalina Island; they were delivered by barge to Dana Point. The prize rock had to have a flat, slanted surface to mount the plaque. The capsule was made of stainless steel, 4 feet long. The rock was cleaned and placed at what was then considered

Pet of the Week: JuicyFruit

y name is JuicyFruit and I am quite possibly the sweetest kitten you’ll ever meet. Growing up at the shelter with the other kittens was fun, but now I’m ready to move out on my own. Got any room at your place? I am very playful and bring fun wherever I go. And I hope you love to snuggle because I am very affectionate and full of happy purrs. In fact, I could be your purrfect roommate! If you would like to know more about JuicyFruit, please call the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with her at the shelter, 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente.

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the main entrance to the Harbor near the then extension of Del Obispo. This spot, marked by its latitude and longitude, is one of over 600,000 interesting points shown on www.waymarking.com. Four-

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Sudoku BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:

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Gridiron Game-Changer Mikki St. Germain becomes head coach of youth tackle football team BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

ikki St. Germain’s passion in life is the thrill and satisfaction she gets from inspiring people. There’s that, and football, too. The San Clemente resident, who has spent the last 21 years as a martial arts instructor, inspirational speaker and author, now has the chance to combine her two passions this year as the head coach of the South Orange County Patriots midgetlevel football team. St. Germain, who spent last season as an offensive coordinator with the South Coast Tritons in San Clemente, is the first female head coach in the SOC Patriots organization’s history. When St. Germain first met with her team of 14-year-olds, many of whom tower over her in size, it was unclear how they would react. She had built a comfort level with several players who transitioned from the Tritons to the Patriots over the offseason, but there were still plenty of

unfamiliar faces in the crowd. Turns out the players weren’t fazed by who was holding the whistle. “They didn’t even flinch. None of them (did). They just really kind of accepted it and that was it,” St. Germain said. St. Germain is a native New Yorker and developed her passion for football by watching the New York Giants with her father on Sundays. Football immediately struck a chord with St. Germain and she became a student of the game, dissecting its intricacies. The camaraderie on display amongst a football team was also a big draw for St. Germain. She began to see links between her life’s work—public speaking and writing—and the game she loves. “I truly believe that a coach’s responsibility is to help that person get past their comfort zone and believe in something they don’t think they’re capable of doing,” St. Germain said. “Our jobs are more involved than just teaching X’s and O’s. It’s making them believe and having them

Mikki St. Germain runs players through a drill. Photo: Steve Breazeale

Mikki St. Germain will be the South Orange County Patriots midget-level football team’s first female head coach. Photo: Steve Breazeale

come together as a team.” St. Germain has received almost entirely positive feedback since she stepped on the sidelines. As volunteer coaches, St. Germain and her husband, Gerard, have seen how supportive parents and players can be. But there have been minor slights along the way. Gerard St. Germain recalled how last year, some coaches would not shake Mikki’s hand after games. One family almost withdrew their son from the team after learning that St. Germain would be an assistant, but eventually came around. “It’s a tough world for a female coach … it’s a male sport,” Gerard St. Germain, the team’s offensive coordinator, said. “Her head coaching for a midget team is a really unique thing. It’s pretty exciting. We’re pumped and motivated.” In the professional sports world, female coaches in mostly male-dominated sports have been garnering attention. Last year, Becky Hammon made NBA history when she was hired as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. On July 27, the Arizona Cardinals hired Jen Welter to be a training camp/preseason intern coaching inside linebackers, making her the first woman

to hold a coaching position in the NFL. “I’d like to think that it doesn’t matter whether you’re male or female. I think anybody that steps up to do their passion … I have to commend that person,” Mikki St. Germain said. “In this day and age, there’s so much to offer all the way around that if you have a chance to inspire or offer something new or you have a gift to put out there … do it.” Owen Carlton, 14, who lives with his family on Camp Pendleton, is one of the former Triton players St. Germain coached last season. Carlton, the team’s quarterback, saw last year’s group of players accept St. Germain and thrive under her guidance. On Aug. 4 Carlton and his teammates were out on the field in pads for just the second time this preseason, full of confidence, and gearing up for their eight-game season in September. “I feel a lot more comfortable at quarterback knowing that (St. Germain) trusts me to lead the team,” Carlton said. “I was so happy (this year) because I knew they were great coaches and it was going to be good this year. I think we’re going to win the championship.” DP

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Benefit 24-Hour Lacrosse Game Delivers Excitement BY EVAN DA SILVA, DANA POINT TIMES

he charity setting for California’s Shootout for Soldiers 24-hour lacrosse event, hosted by Dana Hills High School, did not deter hard, physical and competitive play. A veterans and active-duty military game, with the Navy in blue and Marines in red, set the tone early when they took the field at 6 p.m. on July 31. Each of the 48 consecutive games following, which lasted until 6 p.m. on Aug. 1, were played at full speed. In the end, the Stripes defeated the Stars 162-119. “Teams were going close to 100 percent, if not 100 percent, and playing for real,” California event coordinator Chris Iltis said. “Right out of the gate in the veterans’ game …Everybody was playing pretty hard.” Hundreds of players and spectators flocked to Dolphin Stadium for the 24-hour event, which benefits multiple veteran outreach programs, and raised $23,975. Shootout for Soldiers, which hosted four other events nationwide this summer, raised a total of $408,931. The money will go to The Wounded Warrior Project, Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, Gary Sinise Foundation and Semper Fi Fund, all of

which assist wounded veterans and their families. “The event is really good,” Sgt. Dean Grau, a Marines veteran who was stationed and deployed from Camp Pendleton, said. “It’s raising awareness for organizations like the Wounded Warrior’s Project, which is a huge helper for all injured service members overseas. I remember when I was over in Afghanistan in 2013; they helped a lot of the guys that got hurt.” The event hosted 31 teams from California, including a handful from Arizona and Nevada, and filled each time-slot for an entire day, with multiple groups playing two and even three games. Local high schools like Dana Hills, San Clemente and Santa Margarita Catholic sent teams representing their schools. Collegiate squads, which included players from USC and the University of Arizona, along with local club teams such as OC Wave and Surf City, were well represented. “It’s a chance to show that we really support them and give thanks. I think it’s definitely something that should be happening more often,” Jack Gilchrist, a junior midfielder for the USC lacrosse team, said. DP

Military veterans and active duty servicemen took part in the Shootout for Soldiers benefit lacrosse game July 31. Photos: Evan Da Silva

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Local Sliders Shred at WSA Season Opener The Western Surfing Association hosted event No. 1 of the 2015-2016 tour at San O Trail 6, locals claim 34 trophies BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

or more than 450 stoked sliders from the ages of 6 to over 60, Aug. 1 and 2 marked the start of another year of camaraderie and competition as the 54th season of Western Surfing Association contests kicked off at San Onofre State Park, Trail 6. Surfers’ performances provided a foreshadowing of what promises to be a season of excellent competition in the lineup, and the gathering on land, of kindred spirits and good vibes. Eleven of 24 divisions were won by local surfers. Cody Canzoneri was San Clemente’s winningest surfer, claiming victory in both Men 18-29 and Open Men. Other San Clemente winners were Jeff Jessee (Legends 50+), Kei Kobayashi (Boys U18), Kai McPhillips (Boys U16), Jimmy Wynne (Boys Longboard U14). Dana Point surfers Shane Stacy (Micro Grom Boys U9), Bella Kenworthy (Micro Grom Girls U10) and Izzy Hopkins (Girls U14) took home

RESULTS Western Surfing Association Championship Tour, Event No. 1, August 1-2, San Onofre State Park, Trail 6

A crowd gathers at San O, Trail 6 for grom division trophy presentations at WSA event No. 1 on Sunday, Aug. 2. Photo: WSA/Jack McDaniel

top honors. From San Juan Capistrano, Kevin Skvarna was the top surfer in both Jr. Longboard U18 and Open Men Longboard. In all, tri-city area surfers earned a total of 34 podium spots. “The first contest was fantastic—weather, waves and surfing,” said MaryLou Drummy, WSA’s executive director. “We have a lot of new people and it was good to welcome back our longtime regulars. Everyone seemed to have a good time and enjoy themselves both in and out of the water. And everyone, from micro groms to legends was surfing really well and challenging each other.” Drummy also commented on her observations of the grom divisions’ blossoming talent, noting that even the youngest surfers seem to have brought their skills up a notch or two over the summer. “I have been absolutely amazed by the younger girls divisions especially,” Drummy said. “There’s a lot of talent there—maybe even a future world champion among the ranks.” The WSA Championship Tour consists of nine regular season events plus the

Cody Canzoneri of San Clemente took home wins in both Men 18-29 and Open Men shortboard divisions at the WSA season opener, Aug. 1 and 2 at San Onofre State Park, Trail 6. Photo: WSA/Jack McDaniel

West Coast Championships. As a membership organization of Surfing America, WSA competitors have the opportunity to qualify for the Surfing America USA Championships, and for U18 surfers, invitations to compete in the Surfing America Prime series for a chance at earning a spot on the Surfing America USA Juniors surf team. Event No. 2 is set for Sept. 19 and 20 in Ventura at Surfers Point. For more information, visit www.surfwsa.org. DP

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

GRIFFIN COLAPINTO

Griffin Colapinto of San Clemente was crowned champion of the WSL Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior. Photo: WSL/Morris

Dana Point Times August 7–13, 2015

Water Temperature: 69-72 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-10’ Poor-Fair

he Dana Point Times congratulates Griffin Colapinto, 16, of San Clemente for conquering a new milestone in his surfing career as winner of the World Surf League Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior on Aug. 1 in Huntington Beach. Ten minutes into the heat Colapinto had comboed his opponents—Hiroto Arai, Kanoa Igarashi and Cam Richards—with a 16.03 two-wave heat total. Soon Igarashi would respond with a 9.57 ride to take the lead. Colapinto kept his head and heart in the game and turned in a string of powerful turns for a score of 9.67 to seal the deal. With this big win, Colapinto is currently the No. 3 rated surfer in the WSL North America Junior Tour.—Andrea Swayne

Friday: Nice round of S groundswell is replaced by more selective SSE groundswell through the end of the work week, as minor NW windswell blends in. Better breaks are running waist-shoulder high (3-4’+) surf at better breaks, and occasional larger sets for standouts. Winds are light/variable early each day, trending onshore through the mid mornings and giving way to a moderate Westerly sea-breeze each afternoon. Outlook: Southerly swells wind down through the weekend as small NW windswell continues. Fun zone surf in the knee-waist-chest high range (2-3’+) prevails, with some larger sets for summer magnets during the more favorable tides. Favorable morning winds continue. Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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MICRO GROM BOYS U9: 1. Shane Stacy, DP; 2. Timothy Simmers, Oceanside; 3. Dane Morris, Encinitas; 4. Charlie Stevens, SC; 5. Petey Romaniuk, Huntington Beach; 6. Tyler Seitz, Newport Beach. MICRO GROM GIRLS U10: 1. Bella Kenworthy, DP; 2. Ezra McPhillips, SC; 3. Addie McPhillips, SC; 4. Maile Garrett, Cardiffby-the-Sea; 5. Julianna Romaniuk, Huntington Beach; 6. Malia Callahan, Ventura. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Jaxson Hutcheon, Laguna Beach; 2. Makai Bray, SC; 3. Hudson Saunders, Laguna Beach; 4. Kai Kushner, Manhattan Beach; 5. Luke Wyler, SC; 6. Alex Guild, SC. BOYS U12: 1. Cole McCaffray, Cardiff-by-the-Sea; 2. Hayden Rodgers, Laguna Beach; 3. Callahan Corn, Del Mar; 4. Noel De la Torre, Ventura; 5. Ethan Prestage, Carlsbad; 6. Tyrone Fomenko, SC. BOYS U14: 1. Nolan Rodgers, Laguna Beach; 2. Taro Watanabe, Malibu; 3. Sebastian Ojeda, La Jolla; 4. Kai McPhillips, SC; 5. William Tex Mitchell, Oceanside; 6. Jackson Butler, Encinitas. BOYS U16: 1. Kai McPhillips, SC; 2. Ryan Martin, SC; 3. Noah Hohenester, SC; 4. Trey Lockhart, Laguna Beach; 5. Max Beach, SC; 6. Ben Barone, La Jolla. BOYS U18: 1. Kei Kobayashi, SC; 2. Jeremy Shutts, Laguna Beach; 3. Sasha Levi Agami, Tahiti; 4. Curran Dand, SC; 5. Parker Cohn, Newport Beach; 6. Ethan Hurst, Cypress. GIRLS U12: 1. Bryce Ava Wettstein, Encinitas; 2. Ryann Daly, DP; 3. Bella Kenworthy, DP; 4. Caitlin Simmers, Oceanside; 5. Sawyer Lindblad, SC; 6. Jenna Clark, La Mesa. GIRLS U14: 1. Izzy Hopkins, DP; 2. Hayden Rouse, Huntington Beach; 3. Kalohelani Danbara, Huntington Beach; 4. Olivia Pessanha, San Diego; 5. Ella McCaffray, Cardiff-by-the-Sea; 6. Bryce Ava Wettstein, Encinitas. GIRLS U16: 1. Kayla Coscino, Laguna Beach; 2. Sydney Tisdel, Carlsbad; 3. Kelly Smith, Laguna Beach; 4. Kalohelani Danbara, Huntington Beach; 5. Kiersten Noonan, Encinitas; 6. Olivia Pessanha, San Diego. GIRLS U18: 1. Jordyn Barratt, Encinitas; 2. Maya Saulino, San Marcos; 3. Kiersten Noonan, Encinitas; 4. Chiasa Maruyama, Huntington Beach; 5. Jayme Linnes, SC; 6. Maile Davis, Carlsbad. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Jimmy Wynne, SC; 2. Aidan Sautner, SC; 3. Jackson Todd, SC; 4. Nicholaus Worrell, Arroyo Grande. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 1. Kevin Skvarna, SJC; 2. Andrew Neal, Encinitas; 3. Ben Kappes, Laguna Niguel; 4. Benjamin Goldstein, Carlsbad; 5. Ethan Mudge, CB; 6. Jameson Roller, Laguna Beach. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1. Soleil Errico, Malibu; 2. Ocean Tsutsui, SC; 3. Betsey Lee, Topanga; 4. Liv Stokes, Aliso Viejo; 5. Lexi Morgan, SC; 6. Hana McEvilly, Carlsbad. MEN 18-29: 1. Cody Canzoneri, SC; 2. Sean Bennett, San Diego; 3. Drew Stanfield, Westminster; 4. Tanner Waite, Vista; 5. Alex Burr, Ventura; 6. Simon Torres, El Segundo. MASTERS 3 -39: 1. Paul Pugliesi, Oceanside; 2. David Morgan, Los Angeles; 3. Kale Shannon, Ventura; 4. Michael Kent, Camarillo; 5. Philip Salick, Los Angeles; 6. Aparajit Bhowmik, San Diego. SENIOR MEN 40-49: 1. Rick Takahashi, San Diego; 2. Neil Bern, Carlsbad; 3. Pedro Diaz Rangel, Oceanside; 4. Michael Graney, Carlsbad; 5. Gavin Haughey, Laguna Niguel; 6. Jason Penning, Huntington Beach. WOMEN 18+: 1. Michelle Watson, Ventura; 2. Rachel Breitner, Virginia; 3. Emma Roll, Santa Monica; 4. Tammy Mowery, Santa Monica; 5. Sasha Natalie, La Jolla. LEGENDS 50+: 1. Jeff Jessee, SC; 2. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff-by-the-Sea; 3. Tom Matthews, San Diego; 4. Masaki Kobayashi, SC; 5. Troy Campbell, Torrance; 6. Mike Glevy, San Diego. OPEN MEN: 1. Cody Canzoneri, SC; 2. Kei Kobayashi, SC; 3. Gavin Haughey, Laguna Niguel; 4. William Peckett, Costa Mesa; 5. Sasha Levi Agami, Tahiti; 6. Cameron Griggs, Mission Viejo. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Maya Saulino, San Marcos; 2. Maile Davis, Carlsbad; 3. Sierra Garcia, Long Beach; 4. Jordyn Barratt, Encinitas; 5. Emma Roll, Santa Monica; 6. Sasha Natalie, La Jolla. OPEN MEN LONGBOARD: 1. Kevin Skvarna, SJC; 2. Ben Kappes, Laguna Niguel; 3. Sean Bennett, San Diego; 4. Jorge Barba, Oceanside; 5. Pete Griffin, San Diego; 6. Shane Smith, Huntington Beach. OPEN WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Soleil Errico, Malibu; 2. Liv Stokes, Aliso Viejo; 3. Betsey Lee, Topanga; 4. Lola Fisher, Laguna Beach; 5. Keili McEvilly, Carlsbad; 6. Emily Flavin, Santa Monica. SR. MEN LONGBOARD 40+: 1. Lance Albright, Huntington Beach; 2. Kurt Greenbaum, Newport Beach; 3. Jorge Barba, Oceanside; 4. Troy Campbell, Torrance; 5. Jay Boldt, Huntington Beach; 6. Larry Casas, Huntington Beach.