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Dana Hills High School Class of 2018 throws their caps in celebration during graduation on Thursday, June 7. Photo: Daniel Ritz

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a Will, There’s a Way: Housing Orange County’s Chronically Homeless.” The report recommended the county and cities should develop a permanent supportive housing plan that’s proportionate to all cities as well as establish some kind of homeless joint powers authority.

The June 13 court hearing will take place at 8 a.m. at the Santa Ana Federal Courthouse. —EH

Five things Dana Point should know this week Sgt. Richard Himmel Retires from Dana Point Police Services THE LATEST: Sgt. Richard Himmel, a deputy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) for the last 28 years and serving Dana Point since 2012, was celebrated with a proclamation in honor of his recent retirement during the June 5 City Council meeting. A graduate of Capistrano Valley High School, Himmel received a Life Saving Medal in 2010 for rescuing a suicidal man off a seven-story building in Mission Viejo. He most recently served as the head of the Community Services Department, where he was certified as a terrorism liaison officer and hazardous materials technician.

WHAT’S NEXT: After the proclamation presentation, Himmel said it was an honor to serve his community and that he is now focused on spending time with his wife and two children. Lt. Margie Sheehan called Himmel “invaluable” and a “flawless teacher,” saying that the Dana Point Deputy Sheriff’s are lucky to have absorbed Himmel’s work ethic, knowledge and morals. A video link to the entire presentation can be found at www.danapointtimes.com.

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California Primary Election Unofficial Results THE LATEST: It was an interesting night for Californians, as many of the elections for the state’s primary races were closely watched around the nation.

Democrats in Southern California have been trying to send a “blue wave” to Congress and the Senate against a vast number of GOP-held seats, but in the 49th Congressional District primary election— which includes San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano—it was longtime tax-fighter Diane Harkey, a Republican from Dana Point, who came out on top.

It was a bit of a surprise, as three Democrats gridlocked between 4 percentage points from second to fourth. As of Wednesday morning, San Juan Capistrano’s Mike Levin had the upper hand with 17.1 percent of the vote, Del Mar’s Sara JaDana Point Times June 8-14, 2018

City Council Passes Community Work Plan to Address Homelessness Here, Himmel (fourth from left), stands with his family receiving a proclamation from Mayor Richard Viczorek, former Chief of Police Russ Chilton and current Chief of Police Lt. Margie Sheehan. Photo: Daniel Ritz

cobs with 15.1 percent and San Clemente’s Doug Applegate with 13.2 percent.

This was interesting because it was Applegate who almost unseated longtime republican Rep. Darrell Issa who had been in Congress for nearly 20 years.

Harkey went on a massive advertising campaign weeks before the election, calling herself the tax-fighting candidate and promising to reform what she said are burdensome tax policies at the federal level.

Levin, a former chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, has been campaigning since the end of the 2016 election on the back of making it easier and more attractive for industries to change to alternative energy as well as making changes to access higher education.

In other elections, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas is defending his seat by a narrow margin against challenger Todd Spitzer, who came in second and will face him in November.

Assemblyman Bill Brough, R-73, had almost half the votes to retain his seat for a fourth term. Brough has been heavily involved in issues related to San Clemente, particularly in 2016 when he and State Sen. Patricia Bates, R-36, fought for laws that would amend satellite hospital requirements in order to facilitate the needs of the city’s only emergency room. Their bills failed in committees later on that session.

Lisa Bartlett, the Republican Orange County Supervisor for District 5, ran unopposed and gained the necessary votes to retain her seat for another term.

WHAT’S NEXT: To read this article in its entirety, and see a full list of primary election results, visit www.danapointtimes.com. — Eric Heinz

Federal Judge Orders Settlement of Homeless

Shelter Locations by June 13 THE LATEST: Sites for homeless shelter locations, “S.I.T.E.S.,” as spelled out in emphasis by Federal Judge David O. Carter, must be determined by Wednesday, June 13 per his order made during a status conference on May 25.

“The judge wanted three sites, or goodfaith progress, identified,” said Leon Page, the attorney for Orange County. “We are hoping that the cities and the southern part of the county can help and work with us and collaborate with the county for a feasible location for a low-barrier emergency homeless shelter. Low-barrier shelters would allow law enforcement to drop someone off.

If there is a regional low-barrier shelter, Page said, then the police can tell someone to move on from a location if they’re loitering or sleeping illegally or take them to a shelter for the night. He said it gives law enforcement and the city of Dana Pointoptions to enforce its anti-camping laws. He said without this, law enforcement has a difficult enforcement process.

“There is an opportunity to give these folks security and what they need,” Page said. “Judge Carter is looking for three sites and specifically asked for north, central and south (locations). I recognize the South County cities contribute a small portion of the homeless, but it is within their interest to enforce those quality-of-life laws and identify a solution for temporary shelter.”

There’s a possibility Carter could limit the power cities have to enforce anti-camping and other laws that dissuade homeless people from staying in fire-risk canyons and other areas if the cities do not comply with the order by June 13.

WHAT’S NEXT: Recently, an Orange County Grand Jury report criticized the county’s handling of the homeless issues in the document titled, “Where There’s

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THE LATEST: On June 5, the Dana Point City Council voted unanimously to adopt its Community Work Plan to Address Homelessness. The purpose of the plan is to describe the city of Dana Point’s activities and partners who will work together to eliminate the necessity of homelessness in the Dana Point regional area.

“This plan doesn’t just focus on the homeless, it is focused on the causes and the impacts of homelessness in Dana Point,” City Council member and Homeless Task Force commissioner Paul Wyatt said during the meeting.

“I’m largely focused on the objectives portion of (the plan’s) strategy,” city of Dana Point Economic Development Manager Kelly Reenders said. “The objectives are the glue between our actions and the outcomes.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The tangible application of the Community Work Plan remains a work in progress. City staff recognized the need to coordinate resources to provide services to improve the situation of homeless individuals and families living in the community.

The city has currently increased its outreach activities through Mercy House to six days per week, established a homeward bound program through Family Assistance Ministries and is supporting its faith-based community on their efforts to address homelessness in Dana Point. The work plan, in its entirety, can be seen featured in this article on www.danapointtimes.com. —DR

Coffee Chat to Feature Susan B. Parks of United Way on June 15 THE LATEST: Next Friday, June 15, the Dana Point Civic Association will hold its coffee chat. The guest speaker will be Susan B. Parks, president and chief executive officer of the Orange County United Way. WHAT’S NEXT: The coffee chat will be held at The Coffee Importers in the Harbor from 8:30-9:30 a.m. 34531 Golden Lantern. 949.493.7773. —DR www.danapointtimes.com

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Measure to Prohibit Bounty Signature Gathering Passes State Senate A measure that would prohibit the practice of paying signature gatherers on a persignature basis, was approved by the State Senate on June 6. Senate Bill (SB) 1394, authored by Fullerton Democrat Josh Newman, would prohibit those who employ signature gatherers for recalls, initiatives and referendums from paying per-signature.

“Lying about the intent of a petition is already a misdemeanor in California, but it is rarely if ever enforced,” said Newman.

“When petitioners are paid per-signature, there is an added incentive to do whatever is necessary to get a voter to sign, and often times that means deceiving voters about the intent of the petition. This not only violates existing law but it puts our democracy at great risk and prevents transparency.”

“I’ve seen firsthand the deception that paying per-signature incentivizes,” said U.S. militaryveteran Craig Norris. “Petitioners in my region were gathering signatures by telling voters the measure would ‘save the veterans cemetery’ in Irvine, when in fact it would have prevented that very cemetery from being built. As a veteran I was appalled, and as a voter I was outraged. This bill is critical to protect voters from such blatant and deliberate deception.”

The measure would not prohibit payment for signature gathering, not based on the number of signatures obtained.

Signature gatherers could still be paid on an hourly wage or salary.

Employers who violate the provisions of SB 1394 would be subject to a fine of $25,000, or $50 per fraudulent signature gathered, whichever amount is greater. The employer could also face up to one year of jail time.

Five other states, including Oregon, Colorado, Nebraska, and Arizona, have already adopted laws to ban paid signature gathering. Signature gatherer workers in

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

MOVIE IN THE PARK: ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ 8-10 a.m. The City of Dana Point’s Community Services Department brings the Summer Movies in the Park Summer Series. Concessions will be available for sale. The proceeds will benefit The RH Dana Science & Technology Academy.

For questions, call the Community Services Department at 949.248.3530 or email recreation@danapoint.org. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Rd. This week, the Democratic Women of South Orange County presented scholarships to high school students in Southern Orange County for their commitment to promoting democracy in their community. Dana Hills High School recipients were Claire Lisle and Julianne Wilde (pictured). Photo: Courtesy

these states instead earn an hourly wage.

Democratic Women of South Orange County Announces Class of 2018 Scholarship Awards The Democratic Women of South Orange County (DWSOC) is a charted club of the Democratic Party. This week, the DWSOC presented scholarships to high school students in Southern Orange County for their commitment to promoting democracy in their community. This is inaugural year of the scholarship. Students from Dana Hills High School, San Clemente High School and San Juan Hills High School competed for $500 scholarships, where they had to demonstrate democratic ideals through community service and write an essay.

Dana Hills High School recipients were Claire Lisle and Julianne Wilde. Photographs of all South Orange County recipients are available on www.danapointtimes.com.

World Oceans Day June 8 Ever since the United Nations announced June 8 as World Oceans Day in 2002, people and groups from around the world have

used the occasion to celebrate the ocean and take steps to protect it. The Surfrider Foundation has launched an initiative to activate citizens into preservation and conservation, as well as civic participation.

Plastic pollution represents one of the greatest threats to the health of our ocean. Every year, millions of tons of plastic enters marine waters, wreaking havoc on wildlife and ecosystems. This year, World Oceans Day is preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean. Surfrider is participating with the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement to ask students around the world to celebrate #WorldOceansDay with a #ZeroPlasticLunch. Join by sharing photos of your lunch on social media using the hashtags #ZeroPlasticLunch and #breakfreefromplastic. Also, be sure to tag @surfrider with changes you made to your meal and why. For more tips on reducing your consumption of plastics, visit Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics page. www.surfrider.org.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 12

DANA HARBOR TOASTMASTERS 7-8:30 p.m. Join the members of the Dana Harbor Toastmasters every Tuesday to improve speaking and leadership skills. Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave., Capistrano Beach. www.1707.toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB 7 a.m. Every Wednesday, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes anyone interested in making a difference in the local community and changing the world to join them in their weekly meeting. Doors open and breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern. www. monarchbeachsunriserotary.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

COASTMASTERS’ (TOASTMASTERS) 7-8:30 a.m. Join the members of the Coastmasters’ every Thursday to improve speaking and leadership skills.

34451 Ensenada Place. Adjacent to Baby Beach at OC Sailing & Events center. www.coastmasters.org.

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Letters to the Editor TOLL ROAD MONEY GOING DOWN THE DRAIN EVA O’KEEFE, San Clemente

In the last few months, several people in the community have called out the abuses of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA). Thank you to OC Board of Supervisors member Shawn Nelson, who expressed his utter dissatisfaction with the TCA. While at the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board Meeting, he indicated that the TCA has spent $210 million in the last 20 years on “advocacy.” My question is what are they advocating? To me that is “code” for boondoggle—golf, sponsorships, millions spent on public relations firms, and let’s not forget the free honey baked ham for the holidays. The next time you see a TCA advertisement in the Orange County Register or sponsorship at your local city festival, just remember that they’re using your tax dollars in the form of development fees, bailouts and Caltrans, which maintains the Toll Roads.

Thank you also to Dan Bane for so brilliantly elaborating why the TCA needs to be abolished. And thank you Assemblyman Rocky Chavez for introducing AB 382, which defunds the wasteful and corrupt TCA. The TCA hasn’t built a road in 22 years, which makes them glorified toll-booth operators. And like toll-booth operators, they are just as obsolete.

As for our Supervisor Lisa Bartlett—she continues to be the biggest cheerleader out there for the TCA and its wasteful spending and votes every time against her constituents.

TCA IS GREATLY OVERREACHING ITS AUTHORITY MICHELLE SCHUMACHER, San Clemente

One has to wonder how and why the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) is so far off its course thinking they can become the planners for regional mobility after using Orange County residents for the last 20 years. The TCA was to build for only local area benefit. The TCA has collected billions of dollars in development fees, or a tax from Orange County residents and businesses. Development fees are collected any time a home or commercial space is constructed or remodeled, collected by the city, then passed along to the TCA. Why, when the TCA has not constructed anything in the past 20 years, is it allowed to still collect these development fees?

Caltrans maintains the toll roads, an-

Residents of San Clemente hosted a petition signing on June 3 on Avenida Del Mar against the proposed toll roads by the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA). Photo: Courtesy of Gail Elizabeth

other way our tax dollars are used by the toll roads. In addition, several areas on the toll roads had problems when initially built and Caltrans and U.S. taxpayers had to pick up the tab. Ironically, the TCA claims often they do not use taxpayer dollars. The TCA is also the recipient of a $1.1 billion bailout when they were going to go bankrupt and had junk bonds not so long ago.

We already pay dearly for transportation in in California, and in Orange County we have the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and CalTrans. Why is the TCA a duplicative failed experiment allowed to continue? The 73 was supposed to be free two years ago; instead, due to failure to pay down its bonds, the TCA extended the period out many more years.

It is a rough life for those who have had to worry for over a year about their homes, businesses and children’s schools that are under attack, but since the TCA actively sponsors golf tournaments, galas and award banquets to say what a great job they’re doing, they are deaf to the concerns of poor soil not able to handle such construction and the laws about how close you can have a toll road to a school.

The TCA in 2015 made neighborhoods and residents the last stakeholder on the list with their buddies companies above.

Enough is enough, it is time to strip the TCA of development fee collection powers and eminent domain powers.

MICROFIBER: NOT A MICRO PROBLEM FOR OUR OCEAN HOIYIN IP, Dana Point

Friday, June 8 is World Oceans Day. Last week, Sacramento considered several bills to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean.

AB 2379 addresses the biggest but leastknown problem. It requires clothing made from fabric that is composed of more than 50 percent synthetic material with a

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warning in the label, “This garment sheds plastic microfibers when washed, which contributes to marine plastic pollution.”

Unfortunately, the bill became inactive.

According to Ocean Conservancy, “Microfibers have become one of the most commonly detected types of microplastic debris in water samples, found in headwater streams, rivers, soils, lakes, sediments, ocean water, the deep sea, arctic sea ice, seafood, table salt and, most recently, public drinking water. From workout clothes to fleece blankets, who doesn’t have some items made of synthetic material? What can individuals do until there’s a bigger and broader solution?

• Try not to buy textile made of synthetic material, use and wash only when needed.

• Hand-wash if possible. Machine-wash with a shorter cycle and cold water, run a full load to reduce friction between the clothes, which would release more fibers. or, air-dry.

• Use a Guppyfriend washing bag that captures the microfibers released. (Available at Patagonia for $30).

• Check out the “Ten for the Ocean” washing guide by STOP! Micro Waste.

If this World Oceans Day is not your day to do laundry or shopping, can you help raise awareness? Please tell one person about microfiber pollution. On behalf of the fish, whales and all other marine lives without a voice, thank you!

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DP GETTING OUT Dana Point

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HAVE AN EVENT? Submit it to Dana Point Times by going to www.danapointtimes.com, and clicking “Submit an Event” under the “Getting Out” tab.

Friday | 08 FISH FOR LIFE TEXAS HOLD’EM FUNDRAISER AT THE DANA POINT YACHT CLUB 5 p.m. Fish for Life, a nonprofit organization with a charter to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by inviting selected groups to enjoy a complimentary half-day fishing trip on the sea, is hosting their 7th Annual Texas Hold’Em Fundraiser. All registered players receive a three-quarter-day fishing trip with Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. $125 buy-in and 150-player maximum.

Dana Point Yacht Club. 24399 Dana Dr., Dana Point. www.fishforlife.org.

Saturday | 09 DANA POINT SYMPHONY PERFORMANCE: BERSTEIN, BRUCH AND COPLAND 7:30 p.m. Join the Dana Point Symphony

as they welcome Bernstein, Bruch and Copland, conducted by Dean Anderson. Yang Bartolotti will be featured on violin. The Dana Point Symphony grew out of former Mayor Scott Schoeffel’s vision of integrating and elevating music, art and culture in Dana Point. In collaboration with artistic director Dean Anderson and others, the Dana Point Symphony was born and has been fulfilling that mission for six straight years. Each concert features one visual artist exhibition at the meet-the-artist reception. St. Edwards Church. 33926 Calle La Primavera. www.danapointsymphony. com.

HARBOR SUNSET CRUISE 7-8:30 p.m. Cruise the Dana Point Harbor with an expert crew during this 1.5-hour expedition. As the sun slips behind the distant horizon in a “green flash,” search for marine mammals, and spend a tranquil evening with your family. $30 for adults, $15 for children at www.oceaninstitute.org.

24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point.

949.496.2274.

Sunday | 10 IHEARTYOGA IN THE PARK 10 a.m. Every day in front of the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point at Lantern Bay Park there is yoga in the park. Suggested donation is $8. No reservation necessary, just bring a yoga mat, water bottle and a smile. All ages and levels are welcome. 25111 Park Lantern. www.iheartyoga.org.

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On June 10, close to 100 artists will line the streets of Del Prado Avenue between Ruby and Golden Lantern for the twice-annual Dana Point ArtFest. Photo: Daniel Ritz

SUNDAY, JUNE 10: DANA POINT ARTFEST 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Capo Beach live performance artist Thomas Clark will be one of the new additions to the largest free community arts event in Dana Point’s history at the Dana Point ArtFest. This twice-annual event features fine art from almost 100 artists. Artists will display a wide variety of fine art including sculpture, ceramics, art glass, jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, woodworking and metalwork. There will also be special menus from five restaurants and three wine and beer gardens. Del Prado Avenue, between Ruby and Golden Lantern. www.dpartfest.com.

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Monday | 11 KUNDALINI YOGA AND MEDITATION 8-9 a.m. Enjoy this ancient uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practice with Sukhmani, E-RYT. Kundalini Yoga incorporates physical movement to strengthen the nervous system and balance the glandular system as well as breathing techniques, meditation and the chanting of mantras to help process emotions and feelings, release stress, and help develop concentration and discipline of the mind. All levels are welcome and encouraged. Donation based – suggested $15. MindBody Wellness Club. 34207 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point. www.dharmayogahouse.com.

Tuesday | 12 OCEAN INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES: DR. GEOFF SHESTER 6 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute in the Samueli Conference Center for The Nicholas Endowment Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Geoff Shester. Dr. Geoff Shester is the senior scientist and California campaign director for Oceana, where he advocated for seafloor protection, including leading an expedition to gather footage and data on never-beforeseen seafloor habitats. Light appetizers and refreshments from Above All Catering is included in the ticket price. For persons over the age of 21, your ticket will include one adult beverage, and a cash bar will be available for additional beverages. Tickets are $10. The Ocean Institute. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr. www.ocean-institute.org.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS MEETING 6 p.m. All veterans who served in a combat zone are invited to attend their meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. Cannons Restaurant. 34344 Green Lantern, Dana Point. 949.248.1419. www.vfwpost9934.org.

Wednesday | 13 DOHENY STATE BEACH VISITOR CENTER 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the volunteer team at the Doheny State Beach Visitor Center.

It’s fun and easy. Open every day. If you have a few hours a month to come and welcome Doheny’s many visitors, contact Kathy at volunteer@dohenystatebeach.org or Vicki at vicki.wiker@parks.ca.gov.

Thursday | 14 YAPPY HOUR 5 -8 p.m. Bark your calendar to join other canines and their companions to sniff and schmooze at Yappy Hour. Haute hounds enjoy lapping up libations, thanks to water in his favorite flavor – bacon, chicken, beef or vegan – while human guests relax with a glass of Mutt Lynch Unleashed Chardonnay, Merlot Over and Play Dead, Chateau d’Og Cabernet Sauvignon or a refreshing cocktail featuring Tito’s Vodka.

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On Stage at the Coach House: Shannon Rae

Photo: Courtesy of Shannon Rae

BY EMILY RASMUSSEN, DANA POINT TIMES

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ocal country musician Shannon Rae, of San Clemente, is coming to The Coach House on Saturday, June 9, after recently releasing her second album Lucky 13.

Although Lucky 13 was released Friday, June 1, Rae’s performance at The Coach House will also be the official album release party. Rae’s music is described as country rock, “similar to Keith Urban, Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood,” according to a press release.

“It is my debut at The Coach House and I will be sharing the stage with The PettyBreakers, the No. 1 tribute band to Tom Petty,” Rae said. “I play for one hour with my band and will also perform ‘Stop Draggin My Heart Around’ with The PettyBreakers.”

Rae is accompanied by Dave Polich, producer, songwriter and keyboardist; Rick Gagliano with guitar and backing vocals; Ted Mentry on guitar; Rick Thibodeau on bass and backing vocals; and Tony Scarbrough on drums.

The six-piece band brings a rockin’ high energy performance with tunes including “Both Guns Blazin’” and “Get Lucky” with Rae on lead vocals.

Rae has been a San Clemente resident for 16 years and also performs with her band 100 Proof. Tickets for The Coach House performance can be purchased directly through her website at www.shannonrae.com.

The doors open for the show at 6 p.m. and it starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 at The Coach House, located at 33157 Camino Capistrano.

Tickets are $20 and can also be bought by calling 949.496.8930 or online at www.thecoachhouse.com. DP

Beer and a selection of barbecue items are also available for purchase. Proceeds support The Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence. The RitzCarlton, Laguna Niguel. One Ritz Carlton Dr., Dana Point. 949.240.2000. www.ritzcarlton.com. www.danapointtimes.com

DANA POINT TIMES GRADUATION SPECIAL

One Dolphin Prepares Classmates for Oceans Ahead Student Julia Greenbaum’s Graduation Speech to Dana Hills High School Class of 2018

Dana Hills faculty, teachers, parents, and the class of 2018. You—may not know me, you may not know my story, but you have forever impacted me.

I have always loved the ocean. Not only is it a beyond beautiful and peaceful place to be, it is a place of acceptance. Its waters know no boundaries from the shores of Salt Creek to the beaches of Africa. I am sure many of you beach kids would agree, the ocean is pretty amazing; but, what I find even more intriguing is that few of us ever look to the ocean with fear. While Jaws may have forever installed the “da-nada-na nuh” song in our head when we swim further out at sea, it is uncommon for us to fear the crashing waves and strong swells that are straight in front of us.

I came to Dana Point less than two years ago, right before my junior year began.

I walked in the front doors on the first day of school to an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar faces. I left that very same day with some of my closest friends for the rest of my life. Within the first day, I bumped into Ned, the Activities Director, aka “The Podfather”, who helped me fit right in with more than 100 friends in ASU. I met a boy who tore a calculator apart just to put it back together for fun in my AP Calculus class, and a girl who wore a different color shoe on each foot every day of the week in my AP Language class. Best of all, everyone was asking, “Hey Dana, how do you feel?

I felt more than good; I felt at home.

Sooner than expected, fitting in wasn’t my worry. Every kid stood out from one another. I never encountered a single student at Dana who was fearful to be themselves.

Dana Hills was my ocean, and fear was never a component. This school is not like most.

Students at Dana Hills find comfort in the unknown. We embarrass ourselves on the gym floor of rallies in order to get the Clash of the Classes “3-peat”, we sing our hearts to the ends of the nation through the South Orange County School of the Arts Program, and we put our brains to the test in the hardest proofs of Calculus BC. As a transfer student, I probably hold a different perspective of Dana than most of you. It is not often that a high school teen can confidently state that their surrounding peers and encouraging school shaped the person they stand before today as.

Dana (Hills), I can proudly exclaim that if it weren’t for each of you helping make this a school of acceptance, not even my toes would have touched the shores of the ocean I swim in today. Thank you, Dana, for teaching me to be fearless in the midst of the unknown.

We are quickly approaching our next ocean. For some, it is college, for others, the work force, the military, or traveling abroad.

Wherever the swells may take you, hold onto the anchor that is Dana Hills. Find a community who accepts you for the person you want to be known as. Fearlessly approach the crashing waves, and neverdoubt your capabilities.

Class of 2018, as we gather one last time on this field, remember that each of us is made of entirely different backgrounds and it is our future that connects us. We are the future. Everyone has the ability to make great change; it is those of us who find balance within the raging waters that truly will. Dana Hills, if I could ask you one favor, I ask you fall in love with the beautifully exhilarating ocean that is yours.

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Dana Hills High School CLASS OF 2018

Kian Abedi Joseph Aguilar Gabrielle Ahad Haley Alexander Zachary Amador Trina Amin Lindsey Ammann David Anastasia Heather Andrini Shelby Angel Alexia Antzoulatos Sebastian Arias Nicole Arico Katie Arizmendi Francesco Armienti Kelsey Ash Anthony Atchity Berk Atmaca Grace Avina Sophia Ayrouth Sofia Badery Olivia Baer Brianna Bain Axel Baker Jacob Balconi Rosalie Ballo Ava Banducci Abigail Banks

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Emily Bridgeman Abigail Brisbin Mary Emily Broman Jordan Broussard Ashley Brown Madison Brown Hannah Brucker Jesus Bruno Hernandez Stone Burgan Zachary Burghardt Alyssa Burke Claire Burnight Ryan Burns Joshua Burrows Deo Busacay Camden Butterworth Rebeca Cadena Alessandro Calame Dai Calderon Alencastro Alexis Canchola Anthony Carapia Merino Vanessa Carbajal-Gonzalez Sabrina Cardoso Caileigh Darnell Carey John Carniello Erick Carreno Jennifer Carrillo Skylar Cashman

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Dana Hills High School Honors & Awards

COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVANTAGE-DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD Nicholas Bhardwaj Cody Martin Emily Bridgeman Derk Reyes Joshua Burrows Amanda Roark

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN OF LAGUNA BEACH Sophia LaVoie

PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS Heather Andrini Paige Heimbach Madison Brown Nicholas Ushiyama Julien Favero Julianna Wilde

KIM COURTNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Cassandra Lambros

TERI O’BRIEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sebastian Arias Karina Mendoza Isabel Lepe

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SCHOLAR OF SCHOLARS Alissa Mullin NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COMMENDED STUDENTS Joshua Burrows Tara Hosn Connor Martindale Matthew Exworthy Lauren Ivory Alissa Mullin Nicole Giles Yousif Jafar Grant Shobar Makenna Green Carly James Nicholas Ushiyama Lindsey Hamilton Kyle Leong Joseph Wilske NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FINALISTS Lauren Ivory Yousif Jafar Grant Shobar NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RECIPIENT Lauren Ivory Grant Shobar NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM Brianna Kivinski Grant Shobar Jillian Wilshire LISA COSENZA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Madison Bellah Dana Mackensen Thomas Bhardwaj Lexi Montgomery Averee Dovsek

PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD Tommy Ferry RON AND KELLY WOODS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CREATIVE WRITING Kennedy Rogers RON AND KELLY WOODS MEMORIAL SCHLARSHIP FOR VOCAL MUSIC Carly James RAY WOODS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS Taylor Evans SOCSA SCHOLARSHIPS Sophia Ayrouth Siena Mehta Emily Fry Aidan Newboles Sabrina Jones Kaitlin Wright Nica Lampe NIGUEL SHORES MEN’S CLUB Lindsey Ammann Grant Shobar Isaac Palmer THE LAUREN CATUZZI GRANDCOLAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Isabella Ciraulo JEANETTE BROWN MEMORIAL CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND Lindsey Amman

DANA POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP “DORIS WALKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP” Margaret O’Melveny DANA POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Ryan Borovinski Brandon Sanchez Owen Kao Summer Woods VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION “ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING SCHOLARSHIP” Nicholas Bhardwaj Mario Perez Max Maier ROTARY CLUB OF LAGUNA NIGUEL SCHOLARSHIP Thomas Bortnick Paige Heimbach Lexi Montgomery Julianne Wilde LAGUNA NIGUEL WOMAN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Sydney Deindoerfer DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD “GOOD CITIZEN AWARD” Lauren Ivory NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, MONARCH CHAPTER Lexi Montgomery

CORAL THRIFT SHOP SCHOLARSHIP Sebastian Arias Karina Mendoza Sydney Deindoerfer Brandon Ramos Brenda Delgado Nancy Saavedra Sophia LaVoie UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE Corey Cisowski UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE Zachary Finkelstein UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SEMPER FIDELIS Anthony Atchity SADDLEBACK OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Sebastian Arias Jack Oliver MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY Estefania Cipriano Yasamine Riyhani Rachel Pantelon CAPISTRANO UNIFIED EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP David Patterson Allie Van Slochteren Brett Roman DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY Claire Lisle Julianne Wilde

FUTURE LEADER SCHOLARSHIP Isabel Lepe

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

‘Book Club’ Date Night

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don’t often go to the movies. My partner Greta loves movies, and usually goes with friends or alone. I surprised her— and myself—by suggesting we go on Saturday over the Memorial Day weekend to the movie, Book Club, at Cinepolis in Ocean Village Ranch. It was a date night for us.

The TV ads for Book Club suggested that the movie dealt with topics that I often write about: The need for seniors to have social interaction, to get out with friends, and to keep their minds active.

The genre was romantic comedy, nothing too heavy, which appealed to me.

My target audience is women ages 60-80. The four primary characters were mid-60s women who had been in a book club together for years. The actresses who played those characters—Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen are in their 70s— and, Mary Steenburgen is 65.

I knew Book Club would be primarily a “chick flick,” but thought it would be entertaining.

Greta belongs to a ON LIFE AND book club that meets LOVE AFTER 50 once a month. She enBy Tom Blake joys socializing with her 11 book club women friends.

Most of the laughter in the movie audience, and there was plenty to laugh about, came from women. From the male perspective, I thought the movie was great. Very funny.

Keaton plays a widow of one year, who had been married 40 years.

Fonda plays a single woman who wants no strings attached to any man because years before, she had gotten hurt.

Bergen plays a divorcee who has been celibate since her marriage ended 18 years before.

Steenburgen plays a married woman, whose 35-year marriage is in a rut.

There is a scene where Keaton, who has a fear of flying, climbs over an airplane seat, in which the male passenger is asleep, which is hilarious.

Much of the movie’s book club discussion is based on the members reading the book, Fifty Shades of Grey, and the book’s two sequels. The books inspire the actresses to reexamine their lives.

There were approximately 20 songs in the movie’s soundtrack. I loved the nostalgia of Paul Simon singing, “Late in the Evening,” Tom Petty & The HeartDana Point Times June 8-14, 2018

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breakers,’ “Runnin’ Down A Dream,” and Meatloaf’s “I’d Do Anything For Love.”

Life messages for seniors I got from the movie: • Don’t worry about what others think.

Do what’s right for you • Don’t let your children make decisions for you because they think they know better than you • Give love a chance in later years • If you’re too set in your ways, lighten and loosen up • You are never too old to enjoy life. Go for it. Spice it up. Don’t worry about tomorrow • Change your routines occasionally.

Have fun. Venture out.

After the movie, as we walked next door to Hendrix restaurant, Greta took my arm and said, “What a great date night! I loved it.”

As we sat at the bar, enjoying a drink and snacks, I took out a sheet of paper and jotted down some notes about the movie.

The bartender said, “I know you owned Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point; I hope you aren’t writing a critique of our service.” I smiled and said, “Nope, I’m just making notes for my column about Book Club, the movie we just saw.”

A 60-ish woman, Cindy, and her husband, Jim, were sitting next to us. She heard my comment to the bartender and said, “Oh my gosh. We read your columns in the Dana Point Times.”

I said, “You’ll read about Book Club in an upcoming issue.”

I thought about our date night. I had changed my routine and it had paid off— my partner was happy, and we made new friends, with a bartender, and a couple, who live in the same neighborhood where Greta has had a home for 35 years.

Good things happen when you get out of the house.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites www.findingloveafter50.com; www.vicsta.com and www. travelafter55.com. To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at www.findingloveafter50.com. Email: tompblake@gmail. com. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, Dana Point 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 Dana Point 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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On June 1, Parallel Pizzeria, officially opened full time. The East Coast meets West Coast pizzeria aims to become a local’s favorite. Photo: Daniel Ritz

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New Business PARALLEL PIZZERIA 34255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Stes. 101-102 949.441.7406 www.parallelpizzeria.com Chef Ryan Adam and his business partner James Nunn are taking East Coast favorites and giving them a West Coast taste.

The chef and owner of Three Seventy Common Kitchen+Drink in Laguna Beach recently opened Parallel Pizzeria on the southbound side of Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point.

After a delayed opening, Parallel Pizzeria officially opened full time, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, on June 1.

All about East Coast meets West Coast, Parallel Pizzeria’s oblong, New Haven, Connecticut-inspired pies are thin-crusted with a satisfying crunch and are topped with SoCal’s best-of-the-moment procured ingredients.

The restaurant interior, designed by Hatch Design Group, is California coastal modern with touches of 70s East Coast grit—which translates to clean, warm wood tones, steel ducts and raw concrete floors. Vintage skateboards, regional surf images and punk band flyers also adorn the eatery.

“We really want to make this a neighborhood place,” Adam said. “We are excited to integrate into this community.”

Adam said after their first week, customer feedback and attention was positive, and he and Nunn look to further their connection through extensive community outreach including possibly hosting local surf contest viewing events.

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“I grew up around here,” Adam said, “and I can’t wait to welcome Dana Point here.”

Parallel Pizzeria will soon have 14 beers on tap as well as four wine options, letting pizza lovers switch-up drink choices from day to day.

In addition to eating in-house, Adam said that delivery services from online applications will be available in the coming days.

New Business IMPULSE TRAINING 34941 Calle Del Sol, Capistrano Beach 949.427.7665 www.impulsetrainer.com Impulse Training is a new business that uses e-fit technology to help people “stimulate muscular development and burn fat rapidly, tighten, tone and build muscle more efficiently and quicker than conventional working out methods,” according to the business’ website.

The machines used are designed for electronic muscle stimulation, or EMS. “The technology accelerates fat burning combined with muscle growth, improving your fitness and body shape faster than traditional gym workouts,” the business’ website stated. “The concept of a stimulated, accelerated workout is the core of e-fit personal training, and the key to a healthier, more fit lifestyle.”

Jamie Kauffman started the Capistrano Beach business with her husband, Kenneth, and brother-in-law, Keith in August.

“My brother-in-law is a fitness fanatic, and we came across this machine and did tons of research and thought it was amazing,” Jamie said.

For a more thorough experience, clients are seen for one-on-one sessions at Impulse Training.

“Everyone loves it. We even have a few clients who don’t have a large range of motion that are getting much better; they’re able to get up more and do more things,” Jamie said. “It does everything that you could do in a gym.” DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Last week’s solution:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Page 26

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Dana Hills High School Athletes of the Year

Dana Wharf Fish Count

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

Yellowtail fishing on the horizon

Chosen with input from the Dana Hills athletic department and Picket Fence Media sports editor Zach Cavanagh, these are the Dana Point Times’ Dana Hills High School boys and girls athletes of the year.

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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ummer is on our doorstep, and the fishing is picking up just in time at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching.

In his weekly report, Captain Brian Woolley said there have been improvements and good calico bass fishing on the half-day trips. Woolley said the water temperature hit the magic mark that paired with a good current and made for solid fishing around the kelp.

There are also positive signs for fishing ahead as Woolley said yellowtail are being seen under the kelps three to five miles out. They haven’t received too many bites locally with the fish moving around, but that will change.

The Fury did get some yellowtail on its trip out to San Clemente Island. Over 50 were caught in a range of 12 to 25 pounds.

Here is the latest fish count from Dana Wharf:

Owen Kao,

June 5 • 6 boats, 121 anglers: 77 calico bass, 2 sand bass, 1 rockfish, 8 yellowtail, 48 mackerel, 394 bass released, 52 mackerel released, 12 barracuda June 4 • 4 boats, 110 anglers: 13 yellowtail, 62 calico bass, 7 sand bass, 8 sheephead, 46 whitefish, 1 rockfish, 1 barracuda, 2 bonito, 58 mackerel, 56 blue perch, 183 bass released, 15 barracuda released, 50 mackerel released June 3 • 9 boats, 278 anglers: 135 calico bass, 20 sand bass, 6 sculpin, 3 sheephead, 14 whitefish, 20 rockfish, 2 yellowtail, 2 Spanish mackerel, 5 blue perch, 565 bass released June 2• 7 boats, 232 anglers: 53 yellowtail, 113 calico bass, 4 sand bass, 2 sculpin, 6 sheephead, 29 whitefish, 93 rockfish, 9 barracuda, 15 mackerel, 1 sargo, 9 ling cod, 635 bass released, 15 barracuda released June 1 • 2 boats, 65 anglers: 46 calico bass, 2 sand bass, 1 sheephead, 1 halibut, 1 yellowtail, 130 bass released. DP

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Girls Track and Field

Owen Kao closed out his senior year with another spectacular season in the pool.

Right before the season, Kao made his college plans official by signing with the University of Southern California at Dana Hills’ National Signing Day ceremony on Feb. 7.

Kao took two titles at the South Coast League championships on May 4 at Capistrano Valley High School. Kao earned wins in the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle. He bested each field with a time of 1:27.24 in the 200 and 4:27.34 in the 500.

Kao went on to claim podium medals at the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 championships on May 12 at the Riverside Aquatics Complex.

He earned silver in the 500-yard freestyle with a second-place time of 4:26.73.

Kao took home bronze in the 200-yard freestyle with a third-place time of 1:38.25.

Kao earned another bronze as part of the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:05.09. All three times were classified as automatic All-America marks.

He was the defending CIF-SS champion in both individual events when the Dolphins won the Division 1 swimming title in 2017.

Rosie Ballo’s career at Dana Hills will always be remembered as she earned a spot on the Dolphins’ Wall of Fame.

While not playing for Dana Hills in her senior season, Ballo is an accomplished volleyball player that helped the Dolphins storm to the league title as a junior. Her volleyball exploits for school and club allowed her to sign with Pepperdine Univeristy at Dana Hills’ National Signing Day ceremony on Feb.7.

Wall of Fame honorees need to be recognized as first or second team in two or more sports, and Ballo got that done in spades as a thrower for the Dana Hills track and field team.

In her senior season, Ballo set personal records in both the shotput and discus.

Ballo set her high mark in the shotput at 35 feet, 7.75 inches in a dual meet against Trabuco Hills on April 25.

Ballo was stronger in the discus where she finished sixth at the Orange County Championships on April 14, third at the South Coast League finals on May 4 and took second at CIF-SS Division 1 preliminaries on May 12. Ballo set her personal record at prelims with a throw of 130 feet, four inches. DP

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June 6 • 4 boats, 88 anglers: 126 calico bass, 7 yellowtail, 5 sand bass, 1 sculpin, 1 sheephead, 2 barracuda, 10 bonito, 316 bass released

Vance Kanel was aboard the Fury when the boat had a good hit of yellowtail off San Clemente Island. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Wharf Sportsfishing & Whale Watching

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Celebrating ‘Women Making Waves’ New exhibit, Ohana Gala at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center honors contributions of four women who made the sport of surfing

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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n 1905, a surfboard belonging to Hawaiian Princess Kananmuna was found in a burial cave in Ho’okena on the Big Island. Believed to be carved in the 1600s, to date, it’s the oldest papa he’e nalu (surfboard) ever found. The artifact confirms that women were sliding waves alongside their male counterparts back when William Shakespeare was scribbling sonnets and Galileo was setting his sights on the stars.

Women have forever been intertwined in the cultural fabric and evolution of the sport of surfing—they just haven’t always been as celebrated the as men they rode alongside. To set the record straight, the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center (SHACC) has just launched its new exhibit, “Women Making Waves.” Celebrating four very pivotal female surfers—Joyce Hoffman, Rell Sunn, Lisa Andersen and Stephanie Gilmore—the exhibit is a deep dive into the life and times of a quartet of women who advanced the sport of surfing in their own unique ways.

Throughout the 1960s, Hoffman, who grew up on Beach Road in Capistrano Beach, dominated women’s surfing. Winning three U.S. surfing championships in a row and a fourth title in 1971, it wasn’t just the competitive accolades that cemented her legacy. Hoffman tackled notorious bigwave breaks such as Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore.

Hoffman also famously enjoyed a sponsorship deal with sports-car company Triumph. They went so far as to make sure that whatever country Hoffman was in there was a Spitfire convertible with her Hobie Surfboard sticking out the back. They had them shipped all over the globe for her.

No other surfer, male or female, past or present, has enjoyed that kind of perk.

Meanwhile, Sunn was known as the Queen of Makaha, and over the course of her lifetime, became one of the most influential and instrumental Hawaiian Dana Point Times June 8-14, 2018

Finn McCarty. Photo: Courtesy of the McCarty family

GROM OF THE WEEK

FINN McCARTY

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

Lisa Andersen, second from left, and Jericho Poppler, stand next to each other during an opening reception of the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center’s new exhibit, ‘Women Making Waves’ on Saturday, June 2.

Photo: Courtesy of Madeline Javier

surfers of the modern era. In addition to carving out a name for herself via competitive successes in the late 1960s and 1970s, in 1976, Sunn hosted her first menehune contest, collecting prizes and trophies for island youth with few opportunities. She took it upon herself to help guide and mentor up-and-coming youth from the hard-scrabble west side, including future world champion Sunny Garcia and Pipeline specialist Johnny-Boy Gomes. In 1983, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and lost her fight against the disease in 1998.

In the 1990s, Andersen smashed the gender barrier on the ASP World Tour (now the WSL Championship Tour). Born in New York and raised in Florida, after enduring a challenging childhood she ran away from home when she was 16 years old, landing in Huntington Beach with nothing more than some personal items and a surfboard. Her early days on the West Coast were challenging, but she persevered and in 1987 won the National Scholastic Surfing Association national title. She was named ASP Rookie of the Year the same year.

Starting in 1994, Andersen claimed four consecutive world titles. She also became the cornerstone of women’s surf-wear brand, Roxy. She was named as one of the 100 Greatest Sportswomen of the Century

by Sports Illustrated for Women and was also named the 1998 Female Athlete of the Year by Conde Nast Sports for Women magazine. Andersen stepped away from full-time competition in 2001 due to nagging back issues and to raise her family.

Today, she lives in San Clemente and continues to be involved with Roxy, and she just got a new puppy.

Claiming her first world title as a rookie on the WSL Championship Tour in 2007, for over a decade Gilmore has been a driving force in the evolution of women’s

Lisa Andersen is photo graphed surfing in 1995.

Photo: Courtesy of SHACC/Divine.

surfing. To date, she has amassed 29 world tour victories (two of them coming in 2018) and six world titles. She was inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame in 2010 and received the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award the same year. She’s also won ESPN’s ESPY award in 2011 and 2013 for Best Female Action Sports Athlete. Gilmore is currently ranked number one on the WSL Championship Tour. She has her sights set on a record-tying seventh world title in 2018.

Without question, this list could go on thanks to the contributions that so many women have made to surfing over the past century, and SHACC has future plans to honor more of them. For now, Hoffman, Sunn, Andersen and Gilmore are leading the charge.

Later this month, SHACC will host its annual Ohana Gala honoring Women Making Waves. The gala is a fundraiser to help preserve and share the history and culture of surfing; it will take place at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, located at 31106 Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, on Friday, June 22. Hoffman, Andersen and Gilmore will all be attending, as will Sunn’s daughter. For more details visit www.shacc.org.

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t’s pretty impressive to already have five years of surfing under your belt at the ripe old age of 8, but Finn McCarty was born into this life. Pushed into his first waves by his old man, Rob, when he was three, McCarty’s keeping the family vibes alive.

A second-grader at Concordia Elementary School, McCarty lists his favorite spots as San Onofre and Lowers, although you may catch him owning the inside at Cottons in front of the family home.

“What inspires me is surfing with my friends and learning new things about the ocean,” he said. “The waves are always different, and you have a chance to catch the best wave of your life.”

As serious as McCarty is about surfing, it’s pretty clear the kid has a heck of a sense of humor. When asked who he most looks up to in the sport he says, “My dad because he’s taller than me.”

He’s got a point there. To be fair, he also appreciates his father’s acumen in the water because he “always teaches me to surf and never gives up.”

And as for his future in the sport, McCarty’s playing the long game. When we asked him where he sees surfing taking him in the next 10 years, he says, “Surfing will help me to get a scholarship to college on my way to the Olympics.” DP

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 62-66 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8’ Fair Outlook: Small SSW swell continues into the weekend for knee-waist high waves while minor NW swell mixes in the background. Larger, longer period SSW swell builds in slowly over the weekend then peaks early next week for good size surf. Light winds and generally favorable conditions for the morning hours. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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