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INSIDE: Nonprofit Getting into the Christmas Spirit by Promoting Inaugural Holiday Crawl

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Water Wars Make a Splash at Dana Point Harbor

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Hotter Days Bring Stingrays Lifeguards, Ocean Institute Offer Tips to Avoid Stingray Injuries amid Uptick in Sightings E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 3

Warmer waters in Dana Point have caused an uptick of stingray sightings in the harbor and along local beaches. Photo: Courtesy of Craig Hatfield

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Animal Shelter Program Provides Learning and Quiet to Children, Pets

Wave Mosaic to Be Installed at Lantern Bay Park

Summer of Golf: SC Municipal

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Warmer waters in Dana Point, with water temperatures in the high 60s over the holiday weekend, have caused more sightings of stingrays in the harbor and along local beaches. Photo: Courtesy of Craig Hatfield

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excruciating as time went on.”

By the time he got home from the beach and was able to soak his foot in hot water, the pain continued to increase until he ended up at an emergency room. Hatfield was treated with painkillers and antibiotics, and, by the next day, could walk on his foot.

“Lesson learned,” Hatfield said. “Be careful out there in the water and shuffle your feet when going out in the water.”

According to the Shark Lab, stingray-related injures often occur in the afternoon when the tide is lower and water is warmer—when most people tend to be using the beach.

If a beachgoer gets stung by a stingray, Vaughn said to remain calm and get out of the water.

Round stingrays are found at Doheny State Beach, according to the Doheny State Beach Foundation website, and often come close to shore when there is little to no surf.

Round stingrays are also the most abundant stingrays found in Southern California, according to the Shark Lab. “Round rays sting with a barb that causes a physical injury, as well as the sting. There may be bleeding around the injury that should be controlled,” Vaughn said, adding: “Control any bleeding that may occur with direct pressure.

If there is a large section of the spine present, remove it.”

Vaughn noted, however, that “a vast majority of stingray injuries are very mild and rarely cause any larger problems.”

While it is a common misconception, it is not recommended to urinate on the body part that’s been stung, Vaughn said.

Hot water will break down the venom in the sting, so Vaughn recommended that

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Lifeguards, Ocean Institute Offer Tips to Avoid Stingray Injuries amid Uptick in Sightings

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Beachgoers are not the only ones enjoying the warmer water temperatures this summer, as stingrays may also be seen along the shoreline throughout the season.

The Ocean Institute and OC Lifeguards offered tips on how to avoid getting stung by using the Stingray Shuffle and how to treat a stingray injury.

Warmer waters in Dana Point, with water temperatures in the high 60s over the past holiday weekend, have caused more sightings in the harbor and along local beaches.

“The water has been super warm lately, so that might have brought more rays around—their numbers usually increase when the water gets warmer than normal,” Ocean Institute Public Programs and Volunteer Manager Sara Vaughn said in an email.

Stingrays are more abundant in warm, calm waters, according to research from the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach. The Shark Lab found that reports of stingray-related injuries have increased nationally each year.

The warmer water has also made for better visibility, Ocean Institute Director of Education Riley Russell said in an email, “since we don’t have as much plankton in the water.”

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More transparent water and better visibility mean more sightings in the harbor “because people walking along sidewalks and docks can most likely see further into the water or even the bottom,” Russell said.

“Plus, an increased number in summer visitors means we have an increased awareness of the presence of rays,” Vaughn said.

While State Parks officials say they’ve seen a normal amount of stingray-related injuries at Doheny State Beach in the past few weeks, Bryan Etnyre, the public safety superintendent for the State Parks Orange Coast District, said the increase in beach visitors and warm ocean temperatures contribute to an increase in stingray sightings in the summer months.

Doheny State Beach lifeguards treated 12 stingray injuries over the holiday weekend, according to Etnyre.

Photographer Craig Hatfield told Dana Point Times that he was stung in the foot by a stingray in chest-deep water at Salt Creek Beach last year. Hatfield stepped on the stingray after going over a wave, resulting in the stingray’s barb going through his surf bootie, or wetsuit boot.

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those who have been stung submerge the body part in non-scalding hot water.

OC Lifeguards, a marine safety provider for OC Parks beaches in South Orange County, further recommends soaking the wound in water “as hot as you can stand for (half an hour) to 1½ hours or until the pain is gone.”

The Shark Lab also recommends disinfecting the wound after soaking and watching out for infection as it heals.

The Ocean Institute recently filmed a stingray safety video called “Taking the Sting out of Stingrays” with MedTac, short for “Medical Tactical,” a group that teaches bystander care skills, which offers more info.

To prevent stingray injuries, Vaughn recommends that beachgoers shuffle their feet as they enter the water.

“Instead of lifting (your feet) and stepping, you minimize the chance of stepping on a ray and getting stung,” Vaughn said. “This gives the ray a warning that you’re coming and gives them a chance to swim away.”

OC Lifeguards also recommends the “Stingray Shuffle,” explaining that stinging “is an automatic reflex, which can only happen when they are stepped on.”

Stingrays bury themselves in sand to hide from predators and feed on shellfish and crustaceans, OC Lifeguards said, making them easy to miss in shallow waters. Shuffling helps to scare the rays from their hiding places.

According to the OC Lifeguards website, “Stingrays are not aggressive; however, their sting is extremely painful,” also noting that some people experience severe allergic reactions to getting stung.

OC Lifeguards asks that beachgoers always report stingray injuries to the lifeguard on duty. danapointtimes.com

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Animal Shelter Program Provides Learning and Quiet to Children, Pets

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Life as a cat or dog in an animal shelter can be stressful, loud, and chaotic, but one local program is providing time to put their animals’ minds at ease.

The San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter, in conjunction with the Pet Project Foundation, its volunteer arm, has for about five years run the “Calming Tales” program, allowing children to read books to the animals. The program started as a way to engage with the community more, provide access to young children, and help the animals living in the shelter.

“It does help them learn to be calm around visitors, a good skill in their transition to the home environment,” said CASA Supervisor Jen Stinett.

Since the word was initially spread about the program on social media and in city youth recreation magazines, the community has responded significantly.

It continues to do so each summer, resulting in the program’s capacity being maxed out for all of the slots each week.

Animals, especially dogs, can be negatively impacted by the high-activity environment of a shelter, which can lead to various behaviors such as skittishness.

Stinett said that part of the shelter’s goal is to help the animals learn the skills and behaviors to best live as a pet

Angelina reads Waiting Is Not Easy! to Ferdo as part of the “Calming Tales” program at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter on June 20. Photo: Courtesy of Nancy Koritz

at home, as most people don’t want their pets all over them at all times.

“You’re going to want to have some nice couch potato time, rest time with your dog,” she said. “And (the program) teaches these pets to have that calm time that (establishes), ‘It’s OK to kind of just (lie) down and be quiet, and engage with someone that’s in front of you.’”

The children who participate also receive positive benefits. Reading serves as a quiet activity that gives time for them to get used to being around animals in general, or ones that differ from what they experience at home.

Stinett added that the program allows children to read out loud without the

stressors of making a mistake such as mispronouncing a word. It helps even more that the pets are engaged and do actively listen.

“It’s without the feeling of, ‘You’re going to mess up, and somebody’s going to make fun of you for it or something,’” she said. “Obviously, our animals are just there to listen to them, and it gives them more confidence in their reading-outloud skills.”

Several children come back week to week, year after year, which makes for a significant endorsement and mark of the program’s success.

Stinett remarked that the adults sometimes arrive with more enthusiasm than

the children, but that everyone appears to leave happy most of the time.

While there are multiple factors involved in determining available slots, the shelter normally hosts between 10 and 15 children weekly, a number that likely won’t change during the summer anytime soon.

The reading time occurs on Monday afternoons, as the animal shelter is closed to the public on Mondays. The program also interrupts the walking and exercise schedule, which Stinett said they want to impact as little as possible.

Adding more days would necessitate the shelter close to the public for that period in order to have the peace and quiet best suited for the program.

“We can’t have (the) public in and out, kind of walking around; it would disturb the whole vibe of what the program is all about,” Stinett said. “So … that’s why we haven’t expanded it.”

She did mention that the animal shelter is planning on expanding to the other months of the year. Starting in September, Stinett said, seniors will be able to come in on Monday afternoons to read books.

The summer session has already been filled, but the sign-up period for the seniors’ reading time will start toward the end of the season.

“We’ll have that information available soon, but they can email us to get more information about that program,” Stinett said.

Contact the shelter by calling 949.492.1617 or emailing animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org.

Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Assumes Organizing Role with Festival of Whales

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce will be taking over as the new festival coordinator for the 52nd annual Festival of Whales in March 2023, the Dana Point Festival of Whales Foundation Board of Directors announced on Tuesday, July 5.

The Chamber said it will bring its years of event management experience and close ties to the local business community to its coordination efforts on the Festival of Whales this year.

“We are honored to be a part of this iconic Dana Point tradition, bringing together residents, businesses, visitors, deserving nonprofits and ocean enthusiasts in celebration of what we’re best known for—whales,” Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vickie McMurchie said in a media release.

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Swayne, who will be taking on a full-time role with USA Surfing. Swayne has served as the event coordinator since 2017.

“We are incredibly grateful to Andrea for her years of dedication and passion for the Festival of Whales,” Festival of Whales Foundation President Donna Kalez said in the media release.

“Andrea led the charge in event growth, year over year, and helped us navigate the pandemic, ensuring that we could celebrate our milestone 50th anniversary,” Kalez continued. “She will be a tremendous asset to the USA Surfing team, and we’re excited to see what the future has in store for that organization.”

The Chamber of Commerce will take over coordination for the 2023 Festival of Whales, scheduled for the weekend of March 3.

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The Festival of Whales Foundation’s governing board this week announced that the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce will take over coordinating duties for next year’s Festival of Whales. Photo: Alan Gibby

“We look forward to continuing the many traditions established by the festival’s beloved founder, Don Hansen, and

creating even more lifelong memories for attendees, for many more years to come,” McMurchie said. danapointtimes.com

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Nonprofit Getting into the Christmas Spirit Early by Promoting Inaugural Holiday Crawl

prices on food and beverages, access to raffles during the Holiday Crawl event, and access to VIP parking and restrooms, as well.

“We’re doing this to bring awareness, let everybody know that there’s something really big going on in Dana Point in the fourth quarter,” Wallin said. “We want everyone to know that we’re doing a community event that really is to support the local vendors and the other local businesses in Dana Point.”

On Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Dana Point Holiday Crawl will feature more than 100 local shops, street food, games and prizes, themed cocktail bars, live music and a pet costume contest.

“There’s going to be elaborate lights on Del Prado,” Wallin said. “We’re going to be over the top, beautiful, really cool, over-the-top Christmas lights, pop-up shops; we’re even doing the vendor booths in a really beautiful way.”

The City of Dana Point and the Arts Council are partnering with the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary, the Pop-Up Shoppes and Cueva Entertainment, which will provide the live music.

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The Dana Point Entertainment and Arts Council (DPEAC) is celebrating Christmas in July with four raffles, giving away special prizes during the city’s Concerts in the Park events.

The nonprofit, which aims to bring more arts-focused events and projects to the city, is looking to raise awareness and holiday spirit for its inaugural Holiday Crawl at the July 10, 17, 31 and Aug. 14 concerts at Sea Terrace Community Park.

“We’re bringing Christmas in July.” DPEAC Executive Director Todd Wallin said.

“Elves” will be registering concertgoers for the “naughty or nice” contest—a raffle in which participants will have a chance

Wave Mosaic to Be Installed at Lantern Bay Park

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

In the next 8-10 months, Dana Point will be installing a new mosaic artwork on the 118-step stairway at Lantern Bay Park. The mosaic, depicting a cresting wave designed by artist Mia Tavonatti, will adorn the stairway that descends onto Golden Lantern.

The Dana Point City Council unanimously approved the project during its June 21 meeting, authorizing staff to proceed with construction.

“It has been a very long process, but each step was necessary to get us to the final presentation,” said Karin Schnell, vice-chair of the city’s Arts and Culture Commission and a member of the ad hoc committee that was formed and tasked with researching for the project.

The public art project has been in the works since 2017, when the Arts and Culture Commission visited all 29 parks in the city and identified Lantern Bay Park and Waterman’s Plaza as top priority locations for public art, Schnell said.

“We didn’t even really know where to begin or what we could do for our 118 steps up to the Lantern Bay Park,” Schnell said.

In 2020, the Arts and Culture Commission formed an ad hoc committee to research and gather proposals for an art piece at the park. City staff and the commission members drew inspiration for the mosaic public art piece from the 16th Avenue Steps in San Francisco.

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The Dana Point Entertainment and Arts Council will hold a series of raffle giveaways during the City of Dana Point’s Concerts in the Park events as part an effort to promote its new Holiday Crawl that will be held this December. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

to win a suite at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, VIP passes to the DPEAC Holiday Crawl, dinner at the Craft House, and a harbor cruise.

VIP passholders will receive discounted

city arts coordinators and the countywide Arts Council for guidance and direction,” Schnell said. “I also spoke with one of the artists from the 16th Avenue Steps in San Francisco, which was our largest inspiration for our steps.”

“Their steps entailed strong community involvement plus public and private support,” Schnell continued. “It took them approximately six years to complete; ours is not going to take that long.”

During an Oct. 13, 2021 meeting, the Arts and Culture Commission chose Tavonatti to design the mosaic artwork for Lantern Bay Park.

Tavonatti “has extensive international experience in doing mosaic tile work,” Assistant City Manager Kelly Reenders said during last month’s council meeting.“She is local to Orange County, but often travels internationally for these commissions.”

Tavonatti also designed the mosaic tile piece of The Endless Summer poster in Waterman’s Plaza.

“One of the considerations the commission found compelling about her artwork, not only because they felt it was beautiful and appropriate to the site, was that she was also interested in hiring local artists to assist with the project and to bring in different community groups to help construct it as well,” Reenders said.

Construction will take place off-site at Tavonatti’s studio. The mosaic will take just under a year to complete at Tavonatti’s studio prior to installation.

The project will include replacing the handrailing, landscaping and installation of the artwork for an estimated total of $468,000, according to the city’s staff report.

“Construction would happen off-site in her studio and then be installed onto

“We’re going to have over 100 local shops and Christmas booths in there, and then we’re also going to have live music and Christmas caroling on the corners,” Wallin said. “We’ve got lots of local food and real holiday-type food booths all down Del Prado.”

“We have tons of prizes and games for the kids to play,” Wallin continued.

“We have Christmas-themed cocktail bars, and we’ll be doing the first annual Christmas pet costume contest.”

Wallin said he hopes that the inaugural Holiday Crawl will bring “a sense of goodwill and Christmas cheer to all the residents in Dana Point.”

“The pet parade is going to be funny, Christmas caroling on the corners . . . the whole place is going to be lit up; we’re going to have the biggest coastal Christmas event in Southern California,” Wallin said.

DPEAC is still looking for volunteers to help with the Dana Point Holiday Crawl and vendors to participate. Those interested in volunteering or holding a booth at the event can email Wallin at toddwallin@dpeac.org.

A mosaic depicting a cresting wave designed by artist Mia Tavonatti will soon adorn the 118-step stairway at Lantern Bay Park following a City Council vote to commission the artwork. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

the stairs to minimize the disruption to what we all know are very heavily used stairway,” Reenders said. “(Public Works Director Matt Sinacori) and his team have evaluated how the art is to be constructed and affixed to the stairs, so they will be both beautiful and safe.”

While the artist designs the mosaic piece in her studio, the city hopes to work on removing the railing from the top of the stairs and relocate it to the side of the stairs. The city is aiming to have the whole project installed in a two- to threeweek time frame, Reenders said.

During the installation process, the stairway will be closed.

“A lot of people use those stairs for fitness; they run up and they do things, and when that happens, people tend to kick the stairs and trip when they get tired,” Mayor Joe Muller said. “What happens if they damage the mosaic?”

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The tile will be installed so that there is an edge at the top of the step to protect the mosaic, Reenders explained.

“The way (Mia) is going to set all the different tiles, and there could be sea glass and stones, she incorporates all these things to make it absolutely stunning; that has all been taken into account,” Reenders said.“Yes, maybe it could get chipped here and there, but we have been troubleshooting this for about six months to figure out what the best way to protect the artwork and make it safe for people that do use those stairs for exercise.”

Just like all city property, if the artwork does get damaged, the city would be in charge of maintenance, Reenders explained.

“This has been true to my heart, and it’s been wonderful watching it come to fruition,” Arts and Culture Commissioner Maria Elena Banks said. danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | The Real Estate Guru by Phil Immel

ANSWERING HOUSING MARKET QUESTIONS QUESTION: Dear Guru, is now a good time to sell my house?

ANSWER: Probably not. The good news is that home values have soared to record values since the pandemic. This occurred because of historically low mortgage interest rates (2.6%-3%) for a 30-year fixed and also because of an extreme lack of inventory (listings).

Since January, rates have skyrocketed from 3% to 6.25%—more than doubling.

The fed is raising interest rates to curb inflation, and it has crushed affordability. More rate hikes are expected.

Even the luxury market, which usualTHE REAL ESTATE ly produces all-cash GURU sales, has cooled draBY PHIL IMMEL matically because of stock market volatility. Because of the uncertainty in the market, I would wait to list your home in the first quarter unless there is a more urgent need.

Residential real estate values peaked in March. Inventory has increased, but it is still extremely low compared to history.

Sellers should also be aware of “seasonality.” That means there are prime times of the year to sell, when buyer demand increases, and slow times of the year, when consumers are preoccupied with holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.

The fourth quarter of the year is the slowest for sales. The second and third

Letter to The Editor WE ARE IN AN EXTENDED DROUGHT DARRYL J. PAUL, San Clemente This should not be news to anyone in Southern California, but it seems that the urgency of the situation has not really been acknowledged and certainly is not being adequately addressed. Our legislators at the state and federal levels must take action now.

Here are a few ideas that I can chip in: Undertake cloud seeding efforts. Large residential users whose water usage borders on the obscene should be forced Dana Point Times July 8-14, 2022

companies. You should build a spreadsheet with questions you need to ask the agent. Here’s a sample of some of the questions, but not all: 1. Are you a broker or salesperson?

2. What is your educational background?

3. How long have you been in the business?

4. Are you part-time or full-time?

5. How many homes have you sold in my neighborhood?

6. What advantages do you or your company have versus the competition?

7. What is your commission fee, and do you split it in the MLS with the other agent?

8. If you have a real estate team, who will be my primary contact from time of listing through close of escrow?

9. How responsive are you with all forms of communication?

10. Can you provide me with a list of past seller referrals?

quarters are the busiest! Listing now would not be wise, as summer will be over before we know it and headed into fall/winter.

Declutter and prep/fix your home up between now and January. List it the day after the Super Bowl, and you will likely optimize your price.

Q: I have a home improvement question.

My spouse and I are debating if we should put a pool in the backyard or remodel the kitchen. Both will cost approximately $100,000. What do you recommend for the best financial return?

A: Although a pool will aesthetically be pleasing to look at day and night, a new kitchen will be more practical and have a daily usability benefit.

When you do any major home improvement, always consider what will optimize your investment when you sell the home. A pool is generally worth 50% of its cost when you sell. Why? Not everyone wants the upkeep and expense of a pool.

It may also be a liability if someone fell in and cannot swim.

Generally, a pool is used more often in the summer months than the winter.

Conversely, a new kitchen has an everyday use and may likely create value beyond the expense.

Bottom line, do the kitchen, not the pool.

Have a real estate question? Email Phil Immel at phil@realestateguru.com. Visit realestateguru.com. The Guru has more than four decades of experience listing and selling homes in South Orange County. As a licensed real estate broker, Phil majored in Real Estate at San Diego State University and is also an expert in mortgage, title, escrow, appraisal and negotiations. 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.

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Q: How do I select a listing agent?

A: I recommend interviewing three agents, ideally with three different

to drastically cut such excessive use under threat of substantial monetary and criminal penalties.

All water districts in the state should define their largest commercial and industrial water users, each of whom should be contacted to discuss meaningful conservation measures with follow-up. Substantial monetary and criminal penalties should attach to those whose conservation measures fail to produce the intended reductions.

Restaurants, bars, eateries, and the like should be precluded from serving water to diners unless requested. And golf courses using potable water for irrigation should be throttled back substantially, and their water bills should have a large surcharge added to serve as further incentive to stop wasting water on gigantic properties, the use of which is restricted

to a select few.

I’m sure that there are better ideas out there, but the important thing is that action must be taken right now.

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FRIDAY | 08 COFFEE CONCERTS AT CASA ROMANTICA 10-11 a.m. Watch an acoustic performance from local musicians with a cup of High Tide Coffee. The Sweetwater Creek Band will perform. Coffee is free with general admission or membership.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

SUMMER MIXER: MEET THE LGBTQ CENTER OC 4-6 p.m. Enjoy snacks, arts and crafts, and music at the Wellness & Prevention Center, and learn about the LGBTQ Center’s services. All high school students are welcome to attend. Register at eventbrite.com. Wellness and Prevention Center, 189 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente.

CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE: ‘TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS’ 7:30 p.m. When a struggling writer is asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, she uses empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on questions that have no answers.

Due to subject matter, this show is recommended for mature audiences.

Admission is $28. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

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The Gumbo Brothers will perform at the Summer Jams Concert on Friday, July 8. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

FRIDAY | 08 SUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES: THE GUMBO BROTHERS 6-8 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute and Music Preserves Foundation for a fun-filled summer night enjoying an outdoor concert with the harbor and the ocean as the backdrop. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and Station Craft Beer.

Enjoy learning more about the musicians with Music Preserves Foundation before the show begins and explore the touch tanks with Ocean Institute docents. Proceeds for the event will support the two foundations. Tickets are $25. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

SATURDAY | 09 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, hand-made soaps, and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

PLANT A POLLINATOR GARDEN 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Dana Point Library will host a series of events throughout the day, starting with the Plant a Pollinator Garden, where participants can learn more about pollinators. And from 2-4 p.m., the library will screen Playground, a 2022 award-winning film from Belgium.

Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517.

CHAMPAGNE AND SUNSET SAIL ON THE ‘SCHOONER CURLEW’ 6-8 p.m. The Schooner Curlew, one of Orange County’s oldest yachts, is offering a two-hour romantic sunset champagne cruise on the waters off Dana Point.

Tickets are $95 per person and includes champagne, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. fareharbor.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT RHYTHM & RESIN 7 p.m. Stereosity will play alternative and math rock music from their Vast

Lands EP, released in April. They will be joined by Reapers and Sowers. Tickets are $15. Rhythm & Resin, 210 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

SUNDAY | 10 MISSION BELL RINGER III 1 p.m. The third round of live boxing fights presented by Capistrano Boxing Gym is on. Watch local athletes slug it out. There will be 20 amateur boxing matches. Reata Park & Event Center, 28632 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 714.931.3814. capistranoboxinggym.com CONCERTS IN THE PARK 3-6 p.m. These free, family-friendly concerts feature two bands and are held at Sea Terrace Park behind the Dana Point Library area. Good Company, a tribute to Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, and Queen Nation, a tribute to the music of Queen, will perform. Spirits for those 21 and older and food are available for purchase. Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

MONDAY | 11 SOUND BLISS MEDITATION AND SOUND HEALING 7 p.m. Experience meditation and a Deep Healing Sound Bath at a picturesque, private location, with live music

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SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches.

Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

THURSDAY | 14 SURFBOARD PAINT & SIP 5:30 p.m. Join Peace of Art & Soul Studio at Lost Winds Brewing Company, where participants can paint and customize 18inch surfboards. The cost is $55 to join, which includes all supplies and step-bystep instructions. Beginners welcome, and all painters will leave with their finished surfboard, so gather up your friends and paint together. There will also be door prizes on the night of the event. Participants should arrive about 20 minutes early to order drinks and food and be ready to paint. The Peaches Tacos food truck will also be there.

Lost Winds Brewing Company, 924 Calle Negocio, Suite C, San Clemente. conta.cc/3IcduDL. danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

Photo: Courtesy of Bazmark Films / Warner Bros Pictures

AT THE MOVIES

‘Elvis’ Dazzles at Full Speed

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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t’s hard to believe, but Baz Luhrmann’s new film, Elvis, based on the life of superstar Elvis Presley, is the first theatrically released biopic on “The King of Rock & Roll.” There have been a handful of TV biopics in the past, but never one actually experienced on the big screen until now.

After viewing Luhrmann’s latest visual spectacle, I’ve come to many conclusions, including how future Presley-related projects should have more creative titles beyond simply “Elvis.”

Luhrmann’s interpretation has all the usual takes in movies on music legends, such as the childhood tragedies, the rise to stardom out of nowhere, the excess, pressure and manipulation that come with fame, and the self-destruction.

Here, we’re given Presley portrayed by Austin Butler, and his careerlong Svengali manager “Colonel” Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).

Olivia DeJonge is Presley’s wife, Priscilla, and Helen Thomson and Richard Roxburgh appear as the musician’s parents.

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The highs of Elvis are mostly the man’s music itself and Butler’s performance. It takes a lot of courage to play someone as iconic as Elvis Presley, especially following an actor like Kurt Russell in John Carpenter’s Elvis (1979), who had a well-received performance.

But Butler takes the task seriously and doesn’t come off too campy or goofy. His interpretation feels natural and not distracting. We’re also reminded, even with cinematic reenactments, Presley’s music is best enjoyed in a big, vibrant theater.

What is campy are Luhrmann’s direction and Hanks’ acting. While Luhrmann’s flashy, flamboyant style works for Presley’s aesthetic, it’s also a borderline eyesore at times, with a script that doesn’t go beyond the surface.

Like a lot of biopics, Presley’s life is pretty sugar-coated regarding his love life, substance abuse and association with Black musicians.

Hanks chose to give Tom Parker a thick Dutch accent in Elvis, despite the fact the real man actually disguised his voice with a softened American-like dialect in public.

Unfortunately, this tactic works against him, as do the makeup and prosthetics to make the manager’s heavier build. The choice of having Parker as the narrator of Elvis could have been interesting, but instead is inconsistent with focusing too much on him at times, especially as he’s being portrayed as a cartoonish villain.

At 160 minutes, Elvis is both too long in pacing and too short for the full tale. Technically speaking, I’ve seen a lot worse biopics.

But Elvis still feels like a missed opportunity to really dig into the rock star’s legacy. DP

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Water Wars Make a Splash at Dana Point Harbor

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, DANA POINT TIMES

Dozens of people hopped aboard their vessels and inflatable boats on Monday to take part in this year’s Water Wars, a long-standing Dana Point tradition every Fourth of July.

Participants armed themselves with water guns and buckets to blast, spray and soak other boaters with water. While many donned protective eyewear, a few showed off a bit of pageantry, taking the “Wars” in Water Wars to the next level, by rocking Viking helmets.

Onlookers and spectators camped out along the Island Way bridge above the harbor, with some participating by emptying buckets of water on the boaters. Even police officers joined the fun aboard the Orange County Sheriff’s Department boat, spraying participants with the vessel’s water hose. Photos: Alan Gibby

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Mickey

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This adorable little guy is Mickey, a 9-month-old neutered male dwarf fuzzy lop mix. He is a sweet and gentle bunny and does not mind being held. Mickey has good litter-box habits and would make a loving addition to your family.

If you are interested in adopting Mickey, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

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

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Pictured are Jeff Quam and John Slausky eating lunch in a Nova station wagon after surfing at Doheny Beach, in 1967 or 1968.

See the solution in next week’s issue.

Every week, the Dana Point Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to sraymundo@picketfencemedia.com.

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SUMMER OF GOLF

SC ‘MUNI’ IS HOTTEST LOCAL SPOT The Summer of Golf examines the sport’s post-pandemic popularity boom at local courses in South Orange County, and showcases the play of each course through the eyes of our resident normal, below-average new golfer

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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ee times at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course have always been a hot commodity. One trip to the course, and it’s easy to understand why.

The “Muni,” as it’s affectionately known, offers a bit of everything, with several wide-open fairways, hills, valleys and several ocean views that are worth the greens fee alone. Those features—along with that attractively low greens fee of $39 for regular adults on weekdays— made the 92-year-old “Pride of the Pacific” a favorite throughout Orange County, especially for San Clemente residents who get the perk of first dibs on tee times.

“Location, and for the value, the price is not a lot, and it’s a good golf course,” Head Golf Professional Vinnie Poncino said of the Muni’s popularity. “When you look at the cost of San Juan Hills or Talega, I have to argue the course is in better condition and a better value.”

Now, in these high times that golf is experiencing, the Muni isn’t just a hot commodity. It’s the hottest ticket in Orange County golf.

“It’s always been harder to get a time here, but it just seems like we have three or four times more people trying to get those times,” Poncino said.“Then, what we’re seeing is people buying resident cards that don’t play golf but using their friends.”

Poncino said that pre-pandemic, the Muni would host 76,000-80,000 rounds

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The San Clemente Municipal Golf Course boasts 92 years of history and a position as one of the hottest tickets in town. It’s competitive to grab the better tee times, but if you’re lucky enough to get one, the ocean views are worth every penny of the greens fee. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

in a year. Last year, the course hosted 89,000 rounds with anywhere from 320360 players every day on the current tee sheets. Looking at tee times on a Monday morning, the course was completely booked for the upcoming Wednesday until 5:30 p.m.

Poncino said the twilight and super twilight rounds are becoming more popular, especially with newer or less experienced golfers. The Muni can play as a long course, as we’ll note in detail later, and those twilight rounds will be shorter, as the course and driving range close at sunset. Those rounds are also more popular because they’re usually the few times that are open.

San Clemente residents and those with resident cards can book tee times up to 10 days in advance, and that’s usually when the prime real estate is snatched up. The rest of the golfing public gets access to the times seven days in advance. Those times go live online at midnight of that 10th or seventh day, so if you’re looking to go to the Muni, you’ve got to be ready to book.

Another way to snag a time at the course is to play as a walk-up single.

There may be a longer wait depending on how the tee sheets lay out for the day, but if you have the time and the desire to play the Muni, it may be the way to go.

So, how did this vaunted and extremely popular course play?

THE ROUND This is an interesting case for the less-experienced/trying-to-improve golfer.

On the scorecard, it was another tough one. I shot a 50-over-par 123, which were worse numbers than last week’s round at Shorecliffs. While the Muni is definitely a tougher course than Shorecliffs—a 121 slope rating on the Muni’s 6,066-yard white tees compared to the 119 slope rating on Shorecliffs’ 5,012-yard white tees—I don’t blame my score purely on a more difficult track.

The Muni certainly throws more at you with its length, some fairway bunkers and undulating terrain that results in more than a handful of uphill shots at the green. However, in some ways, the Muni has several holes that are easier to play than Shorecliffs. The Muni boasts some sprawling fairways on the front nine that are pretty difficult not to hit. The ball won’t roll on these fairways as much, either, but there’s plenty of room to play.

Unfortunately, this week’s score is all on my shoulders, but as I said, it’s also an interesting case.

An important thing for all golfers— rookies and old hands—is consistency and repetition. If you’re going to play this game, you can’t come in and out every couple of months and expect to tear it up. You have to play or practice regularly to maintain your mechanics.

My round at the Muni was my third round in a week, which is more than I’ve

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ever played in that time. (My normal routine before this project was usually a round every two weeks, with a driving range session in between.) As a result, I was more confident with my driver than ever before. There were truly only two or three tee shots that I was unhappy with, and only one that was a total shank.

I felt as if I got the mechanics down, and I even felt as if I was able to make slight tweaks over the rounds to increase the distance. I owe that to simply playing a lot recently.

But where there’s the good, there is also the bad, and, friends, my short game was atrocious. My chip shots either didn’t pop up far enough to reach the green or were bladed and sent well past the target. My putts were too hard. My putts were too soft. It was a mess.

Even with that being said, I still felt as if I was able to dial in bits of that short game on the back nine. I navigated the hills better and even hit the hole with a chip on No. 12. Again, that I owe to playing regularly, knowing what these swings are supposed to feel like and having the opportunities to correct them in real time.

My score aside, if you can make your way through the system and get a round at the Muni, I couldn’t recommend it more. Even with my notes on the course’s length, the round still came in at a regular time of just over four hours.

It’s a track that will test you, but every swing will be worth the experience. DP

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Project Numbers: CDP21-0013; TPM21-0002 & CDP21-0012 Project Location: 35291 and 35301 Camino Capistrano Applicant: Jonsson and Foerstel Architects Owner: David N. Basson Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is categorically exempt per Sections 15303 & 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines (Classes 3 and 15) since the project includes the subdivision and lot line adjustment of a vacant residentially zoned lot and the construction of a SFD on a residentially zoned lot.

Monday July 25, 2022 Hearing Date: Hearing Time: 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal are invited to present their views on the above referenced project to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing.

For further information, please contact Danny Giometti, Senior Planner (949) 248-3569 at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, CA 92629.

Lots 30 & 31: a request to allow the construction of two (2) single family dwellings (SFD) exceeding the maximum allowable building height, each to include a roof deck, and each located on a separate lot.

Project Number: V20-0002; SDP22-0011(M) and V22-0001; SDP220012(M) Project Location: 34456 Via Gomez (Lot 30 and Lot 31) Applicant: John Salat Owner: Arman Vakali Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is categorically exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) since the project consists of the construction of new SFD’s with roof decks.

Monday July 25, 2022 Hearing Date: Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Council Chambers) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

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Notice of Hearing Date: 08/17/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100.

The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Other: Remote Hearing. Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing.

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A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times Date: 06/14/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: Dana Point Times, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22FL000510 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JENNIFER MARIE GUITRON and RYAN DANPage 16

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A History of Hawaii’s Lifeguard Tradition Finally Told Local legend Marty Hoffman takes his talents from big waves to big screen

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

“I

made this film to shine some light on the heroes that are saving lives every day and never get any thanks,” explained Marty Hoffman. “Lifeguards are right there on the front lines.”

Last Friday, Hoffman’s full-length documentary Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea premiered at the La Paloma Theater in Encinitas.

Produced in association with MacGillivray Freeman Films, the movie details the history of lifeguarding in Hawaii from the early days of the Waikiki Beach Boys in the 1920s, to Eddie Aikau’s big-wave heroics on the North Shore in the 1970s, to modern legends such as Terry Ahue and Brian Kealana pioneering state-of-theart rescue techniques and water safety strategies.

“I grew up surfing big waves on the North Shore, and the lifeguards there are the real deal. I’ve seen what they do first-hand,” Hoffman told San Clemente Times.

“They put themselves in some of the heaviest situations to save lives, and that’s the story I wanted to share with people. I want folks to see and understand what it really means to be a lifeguard.”

Hoffman is the son of the late Flippy Hoffman, who, along with his brother Walter, established Hoffman California Fabrics as an integral textile supplier for the blossoming surf industry in the 1960s and ’70s.

Fun side note, they also supplied the print for Tom Selleck’s famed aloha shirt in the TV series Magnum P.I. Today, Hoffman still helps run the family business and is a well-respected pillar of the big-wave brotherhood, having spent many a session charging Waimea Bay and Oahu’s outer reefs. He’s also developed a passion for storytelling and filmmaking.

“We’ve been head down working on this lifeguard film since the pandemic began; it’s been a lot of work, but I’m glad we were able to document these stories and

From running the family business, to charging big waves, to filmmaking, local legend Marty Hoffman is a man of many talents. Photo: Courtesy of the Hoffman Family

share them,” Hoffman said. “We did a lot of interviews with the lifeguards in Hawaii and learned a lot. This really is a story that’s never been told like this before, and I hope it helps bring some awareness to what the lifeguards do and how valuable they are.”

According to Honolulu Civil Beat, on the island of Oahu, there are 272 lifeguards protecting some 227 miles of coastline. Working 365 days a year, in 2021, they

recorded 2,411 rescues and 2,415 in 2020.

“One thing I hope this film does is attract people to lifeguarding as a profession. There’s a huge shortage of lifeguards out there, and it really is the ultimate job for a surfer,” Hoffman said. “You’re out there on the beach, in the water, training and helping people; I really hope this film gets out there and inspires people to become lifeguards.”

On any given rescue, lifeguards are armed with nothing more than a pair of red trunks and a pair of fins.

“It’s as pure as it gets,” Hoffman said.

Premieres for Big Wave Guardians are scheduled around the country this July. Check martyhoffmanfilms.com to see if anything fits with your summer schedule. Otherwise, keep an eye out for the film’s wider distribution on a streaming platform coming down the tracks soon.

Big Wave Guardians is the first installment of a film anthology Hoffman is calling “This Surfing Life.” He hopes to make more films in the future, including one spotlighting Hobie Alter, the Poche Surf Club and the fascinating scene on Capo Beach’s iconic Beach Road, which drove incredible innovation and development in the early surf industry.

“There are a lot of stories to share, and it’s more important than ever to share them now—and get them right. We’re documenting and preserving the historical record so that generations to come can build on it,” Hoffman said.

Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. DP

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GROM OF THE WEEK

HARPER OLENIK

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

T Harper Olenik. Photo: Courtesy of the Olenik Family

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aking to the water when she was but a wee tadpole at 4 years old, Harper Olenik is now rolling into the fourth grade at St. Edwards and has been charging harder than ever.

She just finished her first WSA season ranking fourth by the end, and is also supported by the good people at O’Neill.

“The thing that inspires me about surfing is that anytime I’m going surfing, I know that all I have to do is have fun,” Harper tells the San Clemente Times, adding: “My favorite thing is surfing with

my friends, because it is really fun.”

As the old saying goes, the best surfer in the water is the one having the most fun.

Though she learned to surf at Doheny with her dad, Harper today is likely to be found in the water at Middles and Church.

Looking up to icons of the sport such as Carissa Moore, Bethany Hamilton, Stephanie Gilmore and Johanne Defay, Harper also adds local rising star Eden Walla to her list of favorite surfers.

“I look up to them, because they all surf really good, and they are good people,” she explains.

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. DP

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Water Temperature: 67-69 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-10 Outlook: More South/southwest swell moves in for Friday, setting up waist to shoulder high waves, (3-4’+). Those heights hold through the weekend. The pattern of a light sea breeze in the mornings, followed by light+ to moderate West winds during the afternoons, prevails for Friday and the weekend.

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