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Court Throws Out Marijuana Lawsuit Filed Against the City

Hobie Surf Store Back on Pacific Coast Highway

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Elects New President

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In Classic Style Capistrano Beach longboarder Rachael Tilly is making waves with her winning attitude and graceful style E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

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Rachael Tilly enjoys a day at the beach doing what she loves best—longboarding.

Photo by Jim Coshland

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City and Business Calendar Friday, July 16 Civic Association Coffee Chat 8:30 a.m. Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Lantern in the harbor. Dana Point Civic Association presents Coffee Chat on the third Friday of each month. The public is welcome. Free coffee will be served, courtesy of Coffee Importers.

This month’s topic: Free entertainment in Dana Point. Nature Interpretive Center Director Jeff Rosaler will talk about activities available at the Headlands and the new nature center. For more information, call Pat Fairbanks at 949.661.9999.

South Coast Water District Water Conservation Committee Meeting 9 a.m. SCWD Administration Build-

ing, 31592 West Street, Laguna Beach.

On the agenda: Water Consumption Report, 2010/11 Water Rebate Programs and Draft Implementation Plans for Level 2 and 3 Water Supply Shortages.

Opportunity for public commentary on agenda items will be available. For the full agenda, log on to www.scwd.org.

Wednesday, July 21 Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets at the Ritz-Carlton.

1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachrotary.com

Thursday, July 22

Sunday, July 18

Animal Magic at the Library 11 a.m. A blend of magic, comedy, music and live exotic animals at Sea Terrace Park next to the Library. Admission is free. Pick up a free parking pass for the Salt Creek parking lot at the Summer Reading Desk before the day of the event. 33841 Niguel Road, 949.496.5517, www.ocgov.com

Summer Concerts in the Park-Current Rock/Classic Rock and Pop 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. Rock concert featuring the band FIREFLY. Admission is free. Food and drink available for purchase. Heritage Park, 34400 Old Golden Lantern, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org

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…Two Candidates for School Trustee?

THE LATEST: Two candidates to face Capistrano Unified School District Trustees Mike Winsten and Ken Lopez Maddox were announced Tuesday in separate news conferences hosted by Children First, the group that qualified the recall elections for the ballot.

In San Clemente, corporate attorney John Alpay announced he will seek office, while in Aliso Viejo, college music professor Gary Pritchard said he will run for Maddox’s seat.

Capistrano voters will also decide on an initiative, whether trustees should be elected by residents of each area, rather than at large.

All told, the November 2 election, which also includes three other trustee seats—held by Ellen Addonizio, Anna Bryson and Larry Christensen—will cost CUSD anywhere from $357,500 to $417,500.

WHAT’S NEXT: CUSD trustees in their regular meeting on Tuesday set the recall vote on the date of the November 2 election, the cheapest alternative for the district. Children First, which sought out candidates, will announce more seeking office in coming weeks.

Candidates said they expect a hard-fought, if not bitter battle, and volunteer Fran Sdao of Children First said Alpay was told as much as $200,000 will be spent fighting for his seat.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com for more on the candidates.

—Jonathan Volzke

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…Fire Handcrews Ready?

THE LATEST: A specially trained crew of firefighters is ready to battle wildland fires anywhere in Orange County. OCFA Crew 1 will provide firefighting resources seven days a week and Crew 1 will consist of 22 OCFA firefighters dedicated to preventing and battling wildfires, Captain Greg McKeown said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Crew 1 will be housed at www.danapointtimes.com

OCFA Camp 18, located in Trabuco Canyon but will be dispatched throughout Orange County. The crew will remain in place until the end of wildfire season in December. The OCFA hopes to launch it again next year, but even earlier.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.ocfa.org or search for Orange County Fire Authority on Facebook.

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…No Rise in Water and Sewer Rates?

THE LATEST: On July 8 the South Coast Water District Board (SCWD) voted unanimously to keep water and sewer rates the same as last year. Rates were expected to increase on July 1 due to an expected wholesale price increase by provider Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD).

The anticipated MWD increase was less than expected and as a result SCWD will maintain last year’s rates through June 30, 2011, the end of this fiscal year.

WHAT’S NEXT: The District will remain on Water Supply Alert as MWD will continue to supply 12.7 percent less water to SCWD, a reduction that took effect in July 2009.

During the Water Supply Alert, SCWD asks that residents and businesses reduce water use by 15 percent, both outdoors and indoors.

According to the district, many reservoirs remain at less than half capacity due to the long-term effects of drought, population growth and pumping restrictions in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

FIND OUT MORE: www.scwd.org.

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…Pot Lawsuit Against City Thrown Out? THE LATEST: On Tuesday, July 13 Judge

Tam Namoto Schumann ruled in favor of the City of Dana Point by throwing out the case—Traudt vs. the City of Dana Point— brought against the city by critically ill San Clemente resident Malinda Traudt. Traudt’s suit alleged that the city’s attempt to close down the medical marijuana dispensary where her mother fills her medical marijuana prescription is unconstitutional. The judge’s ruling, citing precedent setting case law, stated that 1. There is no constitutional right to obtain medical marijuana; 2. The Compassionate Use Act and the Medical Marijuana Program Act do not preempt the City’s ability to regulate or ban medical marijuana collectives or dispensaries and 3. There is no authority that a patient has a fundamental constitutional right to obtain any particular controlled substance.

“The city obviously believes the court’s ruling is the correct application of the law, said City Attorney Patrick Munoz of the decision. “While the city has a great deal of empathy for Miss Traudt’s personal situation, the continued illegal operation of medical marijuana dispensaries pose significant threats to public safety that the city feels compelled to address.”

Traudt’s attorney Jeff Schwartz, though he strongly disagrees with the decision, said that he was not surprised at the judge’s ruling and is prepared to move on to the appeal process immediately.

“I would have preferred that the court ruled in our favor but given that they have now ruled against us twice, it is time to move on to appeal,” said Schwartz on Tuesday.

WHAT’S NEXT: Traudt’s attorney Jeff Schwartz filed a notice of appeal shortly after the Tuesday hearing. Although likely, it remains to be seen whether the court will also dismiss a separate case Traudt filed in an attempt to intervene in the case the city filed against the Beach Cities Collective to shut it down. The 4th District Court of Appeal judge in that case issued a temporary stay on June 28 halting the city’s injunction against the collective.

FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to read the city’s response to the lawsuit and the Notice of Appeal filed by Traudt’s attorney.

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…4th of July Weekend Harbor Parking Plan?

THE LATEST: The new harbor management plan put into place for this year’s 4th of July weekend seems to have been a success. Following many complaints surrounding parking and access difficulties in the Dana Point Harbor during holidays past, OC Dana Point Harbor officials, in conjunction with the City of Dana Point, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dana Point Police Services, Harbor Patrol, Harbor Merchants’ Association and the entire harbor community put a new plan into place for this year’s celebration.

Island Way bridge remained open all day on the 4th for the first time in many years, the Embarcadero Launch Ramp remained open to accommodate all boaters’ launches as well as parking, dedicated boater parking was available for most of Saturday and until much later than usual on Sunday and due to careful screening for authorized parking, boaters reported no complaints. Shuttles not only moved around 1,000 visitors in and out of the harbor from offsite parking but also transported about 200 harbor employees.

“This is a great example of the entire community coming together to insure that residents and visitors alike have a safe and happy 4th of July,” said City Manager Doug Chotkevys. “Special kudos to Sgt. Lynn Koehmstedt of Dana Point Police Services and City Engineer Matt Sinacori for working to perfect our traffic management plan for the holiday weekend in the city. They worked closely with the harbor, state parks and city parks as well as the resorts to make sure that everything came together.”

WHAT’S NEXT: According to OC Dana Point Harbor Director Brad Gross, the successful combined effort to improve access to the harbor area this year will be evaluated, tweaked and applied to future holiday weekend events.

“I think we finally figured out a formula that works well for the 4th of July. Things change annually requiring adjustment, but this new plan will definitely be a starting point for our plan next year,” said Gross.

FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org

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In Classic Style Capistrano Beach longboarder Rachael Tilly is making waves with her winning attitude

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he shelves inside twelve-year-old Rachael Tilly’s Capistrano Beach bedroom look as if they are about to give way under the weight of all the trophies she has accumulated since she began surfing competitively at the age of six. Back then she surfed in the “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Wahine” division in an all girls contest put on by Roxy. By age eight she had her first win under her belt and was totally hooked on the excitement of competition. Since then, Rachael has been attracting the attention of sponsors, school team coaches and her peers with a style that has become, beautiful, graceful, powerful and traditional. She has continued to go against the shortboard “grain” of the majority of her peers to do what she really loves—longboarding.

Rachael had quite a year this past 2009/2010 competition season as an amateur longboarder. Her titles included Interscholastic Surfing Federation (ISF) Girls Longboard Middle School State Champion, Western Surfing Association (WSA) Girls U14 Longboard West Coast Season Champion and the winner of both the WSA U14 and U18 Girls Longboard division at the West Coast Championships. Her resume includes many other victories and highlights—as noted by her nearly “buckling-under-the-weight” trophy shelves—but when speaking with her, one gets the sense that to her, having fun is more important than winning every contest.

Rachael has become a true role model among the even younger beginners coming up the ranks behind her. An example of sportsmanship personified, Rachael is always eager to help out the younger kids and never “shoos” them away the way many tweens her age seem so eager to do. Furthering the good example she is proud to set, Rachael is careful to not let her passion for surfing get in the way of her most important job—being a 4.0 GPA student. In the ISF this past year, she not only took home the title of champion—as only a sixth-grader on her State Champion Shorecliffs Middle School team—she was also the winner of the ISF Middle School Scholastic Award, a $250 scholarship awarded to the ISF State Championship finalist with the highest grade point average.

She won the amateur division at the Professional Longboard Association (PLA) contest in Oceanside earlier this year. As if that wasn’t enough, Rachael decided to give her surfing the ultimate test and bravely enter the pro division as well. She didn’t make it to the final but calls the experience, “one of the best in her life…so far.”

With the recent folding of the PLA, Rachael surfed again

Rachael Tilly is the example of grace and style on this beautiful noseride. Photo by Michael Lallande

in June at the new World Longboard Association (WLA) contest (created to take the place of the defunct PLA) in Huntington Beach in June. Once again she went all out against some of the world’s best women longboarders in the pro division and made it through to the Round of 24.

She definitely does not shy away from stiff competition.

Her choice to pursue a professional career in longboarding is one that is not the most popular among young athletes who surf. Though riding a longboard is the traditional way of Hawaiian kings and the longest running form of riding waves, somehow it has failed to attract as much commercial interest as the faster paced and flashier shortboard circuit. This “business” aspect of the sport has no effect on Rachael. “I’d love to have a pro career in the future and I will continue to chase my dream no matter what,” she said.

“I love longboarding. I love everything about it. If I never get paid for it, I will still love it!”

Former World Champion longboarder Jen Smith weighed in on the current situation for women pursuing careers in professional longboarding noting that sponsorship in surfing is indeed pretty tough to obtain. “A good portion of the girls who enter pro contests work full time and surfing is still a hobby,” said Smith “I remember before I was picked up by Roxy I was dropped by another big brand and the feeling that came with that. It’s hard to see surfing as a business but for the industry it is exactly that; a business.

One other thing that is difficult is the contest aspect. Not only is it difficult to qualify for the world championship

Rachael Tilly at home with some of her favorite boards and her ISF State Championship trophy. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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because of the limited contests through which we qualify but also the fact that only the top two girls from each region are invited to compete against the top 16 seeds from the previous year’s world championship contest. At the end of the day, If you love something like we all love surfing, it doesn’t matter if you are paid for it or not.”

Though Rachael still has a few years to go before she will make a concerted attempt at the professional ranks, she has garnered the support of some sponsors of her own. Companies like Hurley have recently taken notice, but her first foray into real team membership was offered to her by Dewey Weber a few years ago.

Dewey Weber owner Shae Weber recalls the decision to include Rachael on the Dewey Weber Competition Team fondly.

“We decided to put Rachael on the team for several reasons.

Even at her young age, her abilities were beyond most kids in her same age group. Her commitment level was also unique and the level of support she gets from her family is great,” said Weber. “Above all else, she always has a blast! In some families the pressure to win takes away from the enjoyment of surfing—not so with the Tilly crew. This kid brightens up a room every time she enters it. She enjoys the pressure of competition and wins or loses with equal grace.”

Weber went on to say that it is very important to both he and Team Manager John Coshland that all team members, whether age 11 or 50, fit into their team family. “It was a match made in heaven for both us and for Rachael,” he said. “Being trained by her dad—a shortboarder—at first she was caught somewhere between being a high performance longboarder and a classic longboarder. We gave her a traditional longboard to try out and it completely transformed her surfing. She’s becoming a very graceful and entertaining surfer to watch.”

Sure she has the intensity of a seasoned competitor—even at her young age—but she genuinely enjoys the lifestyle she leads and the way it is centered around surfing. Rachael comes from a surfing family. Her dad Glen was once a professional shortboarder and is the one responsible for teaching both her and her little brother Michael to surf. The whole family gets in on the action and her mom Laurie supports the family’s efforts to attend a contest nearly every weekend during the competition season. “The support of my family is very important to me,” said Rachael. “Without them it wouldn’t be much fun. A lot of my friends spend time trying to ditch their little brothers, but he is one of my favorite people to surf with.”

Going forward, Rachael will continue to lean on her family for support and they will all gladly provide it for her. Aside from her positive attitude and tenacious spirit, what else will she need in order to make it?

We went straight to a pro for the answer. We asked Smith if she had any advice for Rachael. “All she needs to do is follow her heart, not put too much pressure on her surfing and watch and listen to the people whose surfing she admires,” said Smith. “Rachael is a great, stylish surfer…and all she needs to make it is, of course, practice, practice, practice.”

From what we know of Rachael, that doesn’t sound like to much of a tall order. DP —Christina Scannapiego contributed to this article www.danapointtimes.com

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The Dana Point Historical Society is seeking volunteers of all ages for a public book reading of Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana.

Organized by DPHS Chair, Elizabeth Bamattre, The Dana Point Historical Society, in collaboration with the OC Dana Point Harbor and the Ocean Institute, will celebrate the 175th anniversary of Richard Henry Dana’s arrival on the California Coast with the first (to be annual) public reading of the complete text of Two Years Before the Mast at the Tall Ships Festival September 10–12.

Against the backdrop of the Dana Point Headlands and the brig Pilgrim, a non-stop reading of about eight hours each day will be conducted at the OC Sailing and Events Center, Dana Point Harbor, 34451 Ensenada Place.

Each reader will read aloud for eight to 10 minutes from the original version of the book.

A similar activity has been conducted for 13 years at the New England Whaling Museum in Massachusetts where Moby Dick is read aloud. (For more information on this event, see www.whalingmuseum.org.)

Volunteers are also needed to perform other duties surrounding the reading such as timing the readers and will be scheduled to work a two hour shift. To sign up, contact Elizabeth Bamattre by phone at 949.388.3436, by email to fairviewt@aol.com, fill out the online form at www.danapointhistorical.org or mail to DPHS, P.O. Box 544, Dana Point, CA 92629. Please provide your name and contact information and specify whether you’d like to be a reader, a volunteer or both.

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILEDBY SAR A H G U I DA S All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt.

The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Sunday, July 11 WELFARE CHECK Alcazar Dr., 34100 Block (4:39 p.m.) Authorities were called after an informant saw a couple pull their three-year-old boy out of a refrigeration unit on the back of their truck.

The informant had also seen bruises on the child’s head earlier.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Colegio Dr., 34000 Block (12:33 a.m.) Deputies were contacted when an unknown woman ran onto the informant’s residence, claiming that she was being chased. The panicked woman stayed on the resident’s driveway and Page 6 • Dana Point Times • July 16–22, 2010

The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy, will host Bat Walk on July 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Take a night walk with bat biologist Stephanie Remington and find out what kind of bats live at the Conservancy. Remington has surveyed Orange County bats in habitats ranging from suburban neighborhoods to wildlands. You will experience “bat detectors” which convert ultrasonic bat sounds to frequencies audible to humans, as you learn more about the natural history of bats.

The Conservancy is a 1,200 acre wilderness reserve located in the coastal foothills just east of San Juan Capistrano. Bat Walk admission is $15 for non-members ages eight and up, and $10 for members ages eight and up. Children under the age of eight are not permitted and reservations are required. For additional information, email staff@theconservancy.org or call 949.489.9778.

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Calling all actors. Open auditions for Saddleback College’s Fall 2010 Theatre Arts productions of Bat Boy: The Musical and Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25 and 26 in the McKinney Theatre, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. Auditions for A Christmas Carol will be held on Monday and Tuesday, October 25 and 26 in the McKinney Theatre. For Bat Boy: The Musical, bring sheet music in correct key (16-32 bars). Be familiar with the score and be prepared to move. Accompanist provided; no tapes or CD’s. For Brighton Beach Memoirs and A Christmas Carol, there will be cold readings from the script. Scripts will be available at the Saddleback Library (front desk). Call 949.582.4413 for further information.

Saddleback College Theatre Arts program produces several fully-staged shows in which students are encouraged to participate. Members of the general public are encouraged to audition but Theatre Arts students are given priority in the casting process.

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South County Business Networking Group, meets every Tuesday morning at Sarducci’s Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano, from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Grow your business by adding 25-35 professionals to your personal sales team. Visit as a first time guest and breakfast is on us. For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Patrick J. Scott at 949.661.3189, or email patrickjscott@yahoo.com.

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Doheny State Beach is offering a Junior Rangers Program for children ages seven to 12 years old. Junior Rangers is an interpretive activity designed for children to actively learn about some of the natural wonders that can be found throughout the California State Parks. Younger children (Ranger Buddies) are encouraged to participate with their older siblings with parental supervision.

Junior Rangers meet Monday through Thursday at the Campfire Center at Doheny State Park from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Topics vary daily depending on the Park Naturalist or Ranger conducting the class. Thursdays are arts and craft day. Dates and topics will be announced every other week and can be found by visiting the website at www.dohenystatebeach.org or by calling Park Naturalist Vicki at 949.496.2704. The website also lists a variety of evening campfire activities as well.

There is no charge for these summertime activities, however, a donation towards the new Doheny State Beach Visitor Center will be greatly appreciated. Doheny State Beach is located at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point.

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was possibly under the influence of drugs.

She was later taken into custody by police.

neighbor, who kept ringing the informant’s doorbell.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Dana Point Harbor Dr. / Puerto Pl. (10:27 a.m.) Authorities were called after a man wearing a black hoodie and khaki pants was found lying in the bushes. The man had reportedly been urinating in public earlier.

CITIZEN ASSIST Monarch Bay Plaza, 0 Block (7:10 p.m.) An employee at a supermarket called authorities after he detained an elderly man who was caught shoplifting. Upon being caught, the man began having heart trouble and required medical assistance.

Saturday, July 10 SUSPICIOUS PERSON Park Lantern, 25100 Block (9:24 p.m.) An informant called authorities after witnessing a woman with a sparrow tattoo throw traffic cones into the street and walk into nearby fountains.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Del Prado, 24500 Block (7:21 p.m.) Deputies were contacted to report a middle-aged man who had urinated and defecated on himself in a parking lot. The man then proceeded to drink beer.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34300 Block (9:38 a.m.) Authorities were called after an elderly homeless man was being verbal with customers near the pumps at a local gas station.

Friday, July 9 CITIZEN ASSIST Selva Rd., 34100 Block (10:43 p.m.) An informant called authorities to report a

The 120th Annual Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa kicks off July 16 and will host “We Care Wednesdays” beginning July 21 and continuing every Wednesday while the fair runs. From noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays the Orange County Fair in conjunction with the Orange County Food Bank, will be accepting donated canned food items in return for one free admission and one carnival ride per person. A portion of the donated cans will benefit the Orange County Food Bank. Because of the current economic crisis, food banks have been experiencing an increase in demand of food and a decrease in donations. There are nearly 615,000 people at risk of hunger every month in Orange County. And in 2009 there were more than 22,000 homeless children in Orange County.

This is an opportunity for residents to enjoy some traditional fun while donating to a chartable cause. More information is available from Kristin Kvesic, Donated Food Program Manager, at 714.897.6670 ext. 3604.

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON Via Sacramento, 26400 Block (6:03 p.m.)

Employees at a local elementary school contacted deputies when a middle-aged man was caught loitering on campus and verbally attacking children. The man was reportedly wearing only pajama pants.

WELFARE CHECK Camino Del Avion / Ocean Ranch (4:40 p.m.) Deputies were contacted after a male driver was seen slumped over in his vehicle, which was in an intersection. After arriving in the nearby shopping center, the vehicle began rolling uncontrollably through traffic. Multiple people tried to get into the vehicle to stop it. The car was finally halted by authorities. The driver was then taken into custody.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Dana Point Harbor Dr. / Golden Lantern (7:52 a.m.) An informant called authorities after witnessing a homeless couple moving a mattress into the bushes near the harbor.

Thursday, July 8

Mission Hospital took their message to the community with a stop of the “Restart Me Now” campaign on July 8 at the San Clemente Senior Center. The program is an effort to reach seniors who may be letting joint pain limit their quality of life and inspire them to “restart” their lives.

Live actors perform scenes that require joint pain free health—such as dancing and outdoor cycling. The actors answer questions and offer information regarding Mission Hospital’s total joint replacement program. Mission Hospital will be visiting community and senior centers throughout the area as part of this campaign. For more information on the program, please log on to www.restartmenow.com.

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CITIZEN ASSIST Ruby Lantern, 34100 Block (1:06 p.m.) An informant contacted authorities to report that his grandmother received a telephone call from an unknown person claiming to be her bank and asking her for confidential information.

Wednesday, July 7 TRESPASSING Del Prado, 24500 Block (12:58 p.m.) Authorities were called when an informant suspected that transients were living inside a vacant office building.

Tuesday, July 6 CITIZEN ASSIST Silver Lantern / Selva Rd. (9:54 p.m.) A woman contacted deputies to assist her in getting a pair of jeans back from a friend.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Via Velez, 34200 Block (3:35 p.m.) An informant called police after witnessing a group of juveniles on bikes trying to get onto the freeway.

DISTURBANCE Del Prado, 24800 Block (11:45 a.m.) Authorities were contacted when a woman in a leather jacket was seen running through a shopping center, yelling at people. She then began kicking vehicles and blocking drivers. She was later seen displaying the same behavior at another shopping center.

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Exciting Race on the Horizon Dana Point-based sailboat Horizon and crew leading the Pacific Cup race

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ana Point can be proud of the boat representing us in the race currently going on from San Francisco to Hawaii. The race is called the “Pacific Cup” and Horizon is bashing its way across the Pacific Ocean. This race is run every other year, in the off summers when the TransPac I (Los Angeles to Hawaii) is not run.

Horizon is currently running first in class and first in fleet. By the time you read this, I hope that they will have finished and kept that order!

Jack Taylor of Dana Point owns the boat and is skipper, sailing out of Dana Point Yacht Club. He has a crew of seven, including Jon and Eric Shampain (father and son) John Berry, Jason Adamson, Peter Kornhaber, Tom O’Keefe, and Robert Plant. Some of this crew B Y B A R B A R A did the TransPac last summer and also the Puerto Vallarta race this MERRIMAN past February—helping Horizon to pick up first place trophies in these prestigious events.

Because of the Pacific High, flowing so much further north, the strategy this year for Horizon and crew was to sail north out of San Francisco Bay. This strategy gave them leverage on the rest of the fleet and the route— known as the “Great Circle Route,” it is the shortest way to Hawaii. Their strategy is, so far, paying off.

They started in front of the St. Francis Yacht Club, under the Golden Gate Bridge at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 8. The start was exciting in 16-18 knots of breeze with gusts up to 26 knots! When they got outside the bay, they spotted a pod of blue whales. Shortly after this sighting, a pilot whale (not much larger than a large dolphin) followed them for 15 minutes.

It’s been cold out there and Jack’s emails reported that the crew was wearing several layers for the first couple of days, but then changed into foul-weather gear because

Above: The Horizon and crew. Courtesy photo

of the heavy fog. Everything on Horizon is wet—inside and out—but they report that they are having a blast. Winds are increasing, especially at night, and there have been multiple sail changes. The last day (I’m writing this on Tuesday) they are wearing shorts and jackets.

Each morning, there is a radio check in on the singlesideband radio so that the boats can all be accounted for.

That’s how they find out where they stand in relation to other boats. One boat, Condor, is in close competition but owes Horizon time according to their handicaps, so Horizon is winning on corrected time, and possibly by the end will win overall.

The crew each has a responsibility to provide one hot meal a day and it sounds like they are in a gourmet restau-

rant! Campaigning a boat in a race like this involves getting the boat from Dana Point up to San Francisco and getting prepped and provisioned and practicing a couple of times.

Then the boat races and the crew enjoy parties in Hawaii for a few days, and then they all fly home. There is the problem of bringing the boat back to Dana Point and there are different ways to do this—on a freighter or with crew. This year two members of the crew will be bringing it back.

So when you see Horizon back in the Dana Point Harbor, you can look at her with the knowledge that she is a special boat—one that is famous in racing circles—a movie star among sailing vessels! DP Turn to Sports on page 18 for an exerpt from Skipper Jack Taylor’s latest update.

News Next Door

What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano SAN CLEMENTE

Public Hearings on North Beach Redevelopment Continue A special public hearing will be held July 19 at 5 p.m. at City Hall to consider a proposal to develop and redevelop three locations within the North Beach area. The project proposes to develop a total of 24,280 square feet of retail, 13,590 square feet of restaurant and 4,290 square feet of office space on the Triangle and El Camino Real sites. An additional 9,180 square feet of utility and storage areas are also included in the overall structure for the proposed site, and a surface parking lot is proposed for the Marblehead site.

The City Council hopes to reach a decision on the following: certifying the final environmental impact report prepared for General Plan amendment, zoning amendment, site plan permit, cultural heritage permit, and conditional use permit.

Two other ordinances will be introduced on the agenda along with one other resolution. And several economic deal points discussed by City Manager George Scarborough must also be approved.

Also on the agenda is a report from Scarborough concerning the financial transaction between the City and LAB Holdings, LLC, relating to acquisition of the city-owned property that would be utilized for the Playa Del Norte project.

If consideration of the LAB project is not completed by July 19, another Adjourned Regular meeting will be held July 22 at www.danapointtimes.com

5 p.m. in City Council Chambers for the purpose of continuing the item.

The next regular council meeting will be held July 20 at 6 p.m. —David Zimmerle

Fire at Camp Pendleton Marines training near Aliso Canyon in Camp Pendleton accidentally sparked a fire Tuesday, which consumed 2,700 acres of land. By Tuesday evening, the blaze was said to be 60 percent contained by fire officials.

As of Wednesday morning, all roads within Camp Pendleton were reopened, however, officials continued to work to contain the fire.

Several fire breaks in the training area helped firefighters in their efforts, while Orange County Fire Authority also provided one helicopter Tuesday to aid in the fire’s containment. As of early Wednesday, OCFA officials had not been given a request by fire officials at Camp Pendleton to send another helicopter out.

Overall, three helicopters, two U.S. Forest Service strike teams, one water tender and a total of seven trucks were dispatched to help. “All roads within the base were reopened as of 10 p.m. Tuesday evening,” Lance Cpl. Damian Gutierrez said on Wednesday. “So far no structures at Camp Pendleton have been threatened and there have been no evacuations. We’re still on standby here waiting to see when the fire will be 100 percent contained.” —DZ

Another Water Rate Increase Last week, the City Council opted to raise the price of water 12.6 percent come August. The proposed rate increase is held constant over a five-year period and the forecasted year-end operating fund balance cannot be less than 8 percent of the corresponding year’s total Water Operating Fund expense.

As the city purchases 90 percent of its water from Metropolitan Water District (MWD), MWD will increase the cost of imported purchased water to the city by 7.5 percent. —DZ SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Water Surcharge Proposed A public hearing is set September 17 to debate whether the city should impose a surcharge to at least cover about $1.45 million a year Capistrano is spending because of issues surrounding the MTBE plume in its groundwater. The city’s water costs have gone up since shutting down a primary water well when trace amounts of MTBE were discovered from previous Chevron leaks. The shutdown leaves the Groundwater Recovery Plant operating at half capacity, meaning the city is paying more for imported water and loses a subsidy for producing water. The council will decide whether to implement a surcharge that will cover the ongoing loss, or a higher surcharge that would recoup the entire loss of $5.2 million.

—Jonathan Volzke July 16–22, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 7

Eye on DP

Business Beat

BY Rachel Namson

News and updates on Dana Point’s business community

NOW OPEN Hole in the Fence Bike Skate & Surf Shop Get ready to ride this summer at Hole in the Fence Bike Skate & Surf Shop, located on 34215 Doheny Park Road in Capistrano Beach. Open since April, Hole in the Fence Bikes is your one stop shop for clothing, skate, surf, and biking gear and all related accessories. “[Hole in the Fence Bike Shop] is a lifestyle shop,” said owner and manager Eric Strandberg.

The store specializes in their own unique brand of Skull and Bones Beach Cruisers as well as gas powered bikes, go-carts and go-peds.

Not only does this spunky little shop offer their products for sale, it provides rentals and repairs.

Hole in the Fence captures the summer small-town spirit of Dana Point in its prime location just blocks away from Hole in the Fence Beach.

Hole in the Fence Bike Skate & Surf Shop is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

34215 Doheny Park Rd., Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, 949.429.2323 u

Ditto: a Chic Resale Boutique Ditto: a Chic Resale Boutique, located at 34085 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 105, is the newest and hottest place to shop for fashionable styles at affordable prices. The boutique boasts gently worn designer evening gowns, wedding dresses, purses, shoes, and other highfashion styles, although 20 percent of the store is new merchandise. In addition to the fabulous resale selection, Ditto presents handmade jewelry from a number of local vendors.

The mother and daughter team who own and operate Ditto, Lianna Griff and Andrea Brummel, purchase all of the merchandise themselves and award 35 percent in cash or 50 percent in store credit to clientele they purchase from. Buying is done based on inventory, so in order to sell your gently worn designer clothing or accessories to Ditto, call the boutique to inquire whether they are buying and, if so, schedule an appointment.

Coming up on Saturday July 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ditto will be hosting a summer trunk show event including a 20 percent off storewide sale, a raffle for a designer Coach bag, local jewelry displays and refreshments for the shoppers.

Ditto: a Chic Resale Boutique is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste.105, Dana Point, CA 92629, 949.240.2224 u

Hole in the Fence Bike Skate & Surf Shop owner Eric Strandberg. Photo by Rachel Namson

NEW OWNERSHIP Monarch Beach Market Although it has been open for a few years, the Monarch Beach Market at 24040 Camino Del Avion has undergone a complete transformation under the new ownership of Bob Lintz. The market offers a gourmet deli, a huge selection of specialty wine, beer, liquor and all other grocery store essentials—and always at the best prices.

Since taking over the Monarch Beach Market last October, Lintz has revamped the entire store by lowering all the prices, adding new merchandise to the shelves and hiring a new staff of friendly and hardworking personnel.

“I am really excited about the new energy in the market,” said Lintz. To keep the new energy flowing, Monarch Beach Market is planning to remodel and expand in the coming months.

The Monarch Beach Market is also introducing a monthly wine tasting on the third Thursday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a weekend produce stand every Saturday and Sunday.

The Monarch Beach Market is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

24040 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point, CA 92629, 949.429.8750 u

ANNOUNCEMENTS Coffee Importers Unveils New Website The Coffee Importers, a central gathering point in the Dana Point Harbor at 34531 Golden Lantern St., has just released a new and improved website for the benefit of its loyal customers. The new website, www. coffeeimporters.com, features a brand new look, an anniversary section brimming with photos and an opportunity to sign up online to become a preferred customer and receive a card that provides discounts on food and beverages. The website also displays the full menu and catering options, as well as interesting “Did You Know” factoids about coffee.

In celebration of 31 years in the harbor, owner Jim Miller said, “I want to get in touch with the new technology” and include social media into the established and cozy coffee house. The Coffee Importers offer an espresso u

Ditto: a Chic Resale Boutique co-owner Andrea Brummel. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Monarch Beach Market owner Bob Lintz.

Photo by Rachel Namson

bar, a café, a juice bar and an ice cream shop all rolled into one.

The Coffee Importers open daily at 7 a.m.

Dana Point Harbor, 34531 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, 949.493.7773, www. coffeeimporters.com Story Time at Fairytales Children’s Boutiques Become a part of the fairy tale with Story Time at Fairytales Children’s Boutique. As the children join author and animated story teller Danielle Tiano in song and story, they will enter the magical word of learning.

Story Time is every week at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in Dana Point at 32880 Pacific Coast Highway and on Thursday in San Clemente at 831 Via Suerte, Suite 105.

Fairytales also presents Story Time guests with 20 percent off any toy or book purchase during the hour and a free Tillie is Terrific book with a purchase of $20 or more.

Monarch Bay Plaza, 32880 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629, 949.429.3700 u

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Learn to Maximize Membership From the Dana Point Chamber of Com-

merce comes an opportunity for new, old and prospective members to attend “Chamber 101,” which will present information on how to make new business connections and market businesses by maximizing Chamber membership.

On Tuesday, July 27, at the Ocean Institute doors open at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast provided by the Coffee Importers. Attendees will have a chance to network. “Chamber 101” begins at 7:45 a.m. and Morning Power Group will continue with the Employers’ Resource Guide Series seminar titled, “The Power of Optimized Video to Market Your Business.” Jonathan Jenkins of I Shoot Your You Tube will discuss maximizing the power of video on the internet with a small-business budget.

Register before Friday, July 23 and attend “Chamber 101” free or after July 23 for $10 for Chamber members and $20 for guests. To register call the Chamber at 949.496.1555. The Ocean Institute is located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive.

3rd Thursday Mixer The “3rd Thursdays” mixer for July will be held on July 15 at 5: 30 p.m. and hosted by Fred’s Mexican Café. These mixers are an opportunity for Dana Point area business owners, representatives and community leaders to mingle, meet new people and build business relationships with other attendees and the host business.

The first 20 mixer guests will get $5 in burrito bucks courtesy of Fred’s Mexican Café.

Fred’s is located at 32431 Golden Lantern in Laguna Niguel, at the corner of Golden Lantern and Camino del Avion.

The cost to attend is $20. As a benefit of membership, Dana Point Chamber members attend for $10 per person. Admission includes two drink tickets and free appetizers. For more about 3rd Thursdays Mixers call the Chamber at 949.496.1555. u

SEND US YOUR BUSINESS NEWS To get business news in this section, send an e-mail to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

“Business Beat” will include updates and happenings that occurred within six to eight weeks of publication. www.danapointtimes.com

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PICKET FENCE MEDIA CEO Norb Garrett EDITORIAL Group Editor, Editor, The Capistrano Dispatch > Jonathan Volzke City Editor, DP Times > Andrea Swayne

Senior Designer > Jasmine Smith

he Fourteenth of August was the day fixed upon for the sailing of the brig Pilgrim on her voyage from Boston round Cape Horn to the western coast of North America.”

So? Why isn’t this sentence included in the 100 Best First Lines of Novels? Who decides this kind of stuff? What’s so great about “Call me Ishmael?” All we know is the guy’s name!

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . .”

When isn’t it?

“He was an old man who fished alone in a skiff in the Gulf Stream and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a fish.” Gimme a break! The entire plot stuffed into one run-on sentence.

“It was a pleasure to burn.” Don’t tell me. Let me guess.

Beach Blanket Bingo by Annette Funicello.

Okay, here’s the point. We live on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in a city named in honor of an obscure Boston sailor who sailed past these cliffs a few times in the 1830s.

He kept a journal and wrote a book about his experiences: Two Years Before the Mast. His name is Richard Henry Dana. There’s a school named after him at the top of the hill on La Cresta.

Fifth grade students in the Capistrano Unified School District, I’m told, are encouraged to read this book, not because it’s an easy read appropriate for their age but because . . . because somehow it is about them, somehow this Page 10 • Dana Point Times • July 16–22, 2010

> Michele Reddick (San Clemente)

INTERNS Kirsten Amavisca Sacher, Chris Bashaw, Sarah Guidas, Christine Jonas, Danielle Juncal, Rachel Namson, Austin Reagan SPECIAL THANKS Robert Miller, George Mackin, Rebecca Nordquist CONTRIBUTORS Tawnee Prazak, Christina Scannapiego

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ONLINE READER POLL Will you be attending the MLB All-Star Game in Anaheim on July 13?

Yes. 11% I wish. Tickets are too expensive.

50% No. I am not into baseball.

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scenic views and natural flora and fauna. Talk about paradise!

We don’t need to leave town to enjoy a summer vacation.

Let’s add a little summer to our everyday lives as we enjoy our resort town, and remember we are Harboring the Good Life!

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PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

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es fund municipal services and projects like our streets, enhanced medians, parks and special events like our Fireworks extravaganza last week.

Did you know that Doheny State Beach was California’s first state beach? It was established after Edward Doheny donated 31 acres of prime beachfront property to the State in 1935. Doheny State Beach Steven Weinberg is over a mile long and is one of the most popular beaches along the California coast.

The Ocean Institute brings 110,000 students and 8,000 teachers annually to experience the ocean and California history. The Ocean Institute is open to the public on weekends, and provides hands-on learning to curious visitors of all ages.

The Ocean Institute is another one of our local treasures.

Have you visited our Natural Interpretive Center and nature trails yet? The center is located at the end of Green Lantern. Learn about natural history, the headlands geological formation, area plants and animals and about the restoration and conservation of this area. The trails lead into a world of

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GUEST OPINION: Steven H. Weinberg, Mayor City of Dana Point

e can be proud of our Dana Point resort image. In my State of City, I talk about Dana Point as a 5-Star Town with 5-Star amenities and 5-Star customer service to our community.

Our hotels and wide variety of visitor-serving businesses directly benefit our community. Visitors help support the types of businesses that residents also enjoy, like choices of restaurants, shops and access to surf lessons, kayak rentals, fishing, whale watching, Catalina excursions and many other fun activities. Our beaches, parks and streets may be a bit more crowded during these peak months but, as we know, summers are too-short. Before we know it, the crowds will go home and we will still be enjoying our great summer weather.

Dana Point has over 1,900 rooms in 15 hotels, more than any other OC coastal city, plus 122 campsites at Doheny Beach. Transient Occupancy Taxes, or TOT, is the number one revenue source to the City, followed by property taxes and sales taxes. In addition to the direct TOT revenues, our resort status enhances property values and property taxes and increases our sales tax revenues. These revenue sourc-

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place where they live makes them special, somehow these cliffs from which Dana and his fellow crew members hurled dried cowhides still echo the spirit of the Juaneno Indians and the Spanish missionaries and the Mexican landowners who settled the California coast. When we read Dana’s journal, Capistrano Bay is once again filled with playful, furry otters feasting on an Beverli Jinn inexhaustible supply of bejeweled abalone.

Of course, Two Years Before the Mast is not on the list of best first lines of novels because it is not a novel. If there were a list of best first lines of journals kept by sailors in the 19th Century, Dana’s book would undoubtedly be near the top.

And now, thanks to the imagination and determination of the Dana Point Historical Society, everyone who lives within yearning distance of the ocean cliffs that define the Dana Point mystique can be a living part of that mystique. That’s right! We’re going to read R.H. Dana’s journal together— aloud—in the very same harbor where, 175 years ago, the brig Pilgrim’s longboats crunched ashore to collect hides from California!

Elizabeth Bamattre, the chairperson of this three-day book reading, has the task of finding over 100 readers, each of whom will read aloud for eight to 10 minutes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the annual Tall Ships Festival, September 10, 11 and 12. At least 20 additional volunteers will be needed

as Timers and Checkers to keep the process going smoothly.

You can volunteer to be a part of this very special experience by visiting danapointhistorical.org. You can also email FairviewT@aol.com, phone 949.388.3436, or use regular mail to DPHS, P.O. Box 544 (allow two months for the trip around Cape Horn).

South Orange County School of the Arts, DHHS, will be asking the Art and Theater Departments to provide readers, costumed volunteers, artwork and props. It’s vital, however, that volunteers and readers from throughout the community pitch in to help. “All Hands, Ahoy” is the cry that was used throughout the voyage of the Pilgrim whenever the help of all crew members was needed. In those days, working together as a team made it possible to survive the rigors of shipboard life. It’s the appropriate cry today, as well, not for physical survival but for a united effort from all those who treasure the tradition and spirit of our South Coast neighborhood.

“There is not so helpless and pitiable an object in the world as a landsman beginning a sailor’s life,” Dana says, recalling his first days aboard the Pilgrim. How about that for a great opening line? Instead, Dana buried it on page two. No wonder he ended up as a maritime lawyer.

Beverli Jinn welcomes feedback from readers. If you would like to comment, please contact her directly at beverlijinn@cox.net.

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak

friday16 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 80° low: 66°

Sawdust Festival

10 a.m.-10 a.m. Annual summer art festival in Laguna Beach with displays, activities, sales, food, music, demonstrations and much more. Runs through Aug. 29. General admission $7.75.

935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

AustraliaN Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Gillian Dodd of Lion Nathan Imports who will have some fantastic new wines from Australia and New Zealand. They will be raffling off a few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Live Latin Guitar

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Hang out at the Ritz’ newest ocean-front lounge, 180blu, and enjoy live music, drinks, appetizers and more.

One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.5088, www.ritzcarlton.com.

Pink Floyd Experience

Go See Do Get ready to rock! The next concert in the Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park series will be held this Sunday, July 18 at Heritage Park. The show will be headlined by the band FIREFLY—a San Diego-based band whose popular performances include current rock, classic rock and pop. Fronted by vocalist Shelli Frances, the band’s other members include Keith Boone on bass, Chris James on guitar and vocals, Chris Beall on drums and Ethan Brown on keyboards and vocals. The group is well-known for performing a fun and energetic mix of cover tunes that appeal to audiences of varied ages and musical tastes.

FIREFLY injects their own signature style into the mix showcasing the exceptional talent

saturday17 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 76° low: 64°

Ocean Festival

6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente’s “Greatest Show on Surf” returns with water sport competitions, sandcastle-building contests, activities, art exhibit, expo, prizes, food and much more.

Stick around for a beach concert and party at 6 p.m. by the Pier.

Continues on Sunday. www.oceanfestival.org.

Dana Point Farmers Market

9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at La Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern.

Artist by the Sea

Live Music Harbor Cruise

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride featuring indoor/outdoor seating and a full bar. Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Oil and Water Do Mix

Eric Burdon & The New Animals

Cubensis

10 a.m.-close. A food drive and poker run at Swallow’s Inn to raise money for families in need. Live music by Family Style.

31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

9:30 p.m. Grateful Dead tribute band at OC Tavern featuring SC Wine Co.’s Barney on guitar. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Bad Company

8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. ’80s rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

8 p.m. The classic rock band plays at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets starting at $29.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

Elliot

Matty & Sticky Show

A Bunch of Guys

9 p.m. Cover music at BeachFire and happy hour all night for guests dressed “Island-Style.” No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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Pageant of the Masters: Eat, Drink and Be Merry

8:30 p.m. Art comes alive at Laguna Beach’s famous attraction re-creating world-famous paintings on stage. Tickets $15-$100.

Nightly shows. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

Tom Morey Jazz Brunch

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music during brunch at Salt Creek Grille.

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

9 p.m. Great jamming at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

6:30 p.m. The ladies of the South Coast Roller Derby team take on the Ruff Rollerz at Capistrano Sports Rink. 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, www.southcoastrollerderby.org.

Capo Eagles MC “Christmas in July”

7 p.m.–11 p.m. The artist performs live piano every weekend at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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RolleR Derby

Damn Yankees

Reflex

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Flying 57’s

4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. A fine art exhibition with original watercolors

by Joan Anderson and oil paintings by Tom Herrington at the Green Flash Gallery in the San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

8 p.m. Memorable singer from the British Invasion era live at The Coach House. Also with Parker Macy Blues Band. Tickets $39.50.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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of each member of the band. The set list will have you tapping your toes and singing along, whether you’re young or just young at heart.

The show starts at 4:30 p.m. and runs through 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but come hungry, as members of the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and members of the Fighting 5th will be on hand selling delicious food. Proceeds from the food sales will go to support the 5th Marine Regiment.

Heritage Park is located at 34400 Old Golden Lantern. For more information and a full listing of the entire summer concert lineup, log on to www.danapoint.org or call 949.248.3530. —AS

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Barbara Hughston visits the Ocean Institute for a hands-on art workshop for kids. Tickets $16 or $26 for two kids. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

8:15 p.m. Classic rock musical show at OC Fair & Event Center.

Tickets start at $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.723.6660, www.ocfair.com.

7:30 p.m. Saddleback Civic Light Opera is back with an endearing musical comedy at Saddleback College. Shows through Aug. 1.

General admission $36. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Concert in the Park: FIREFLY

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Artists Republic for Tomorrow presents a lively art exhibit at 210 AR4T Space. 210 N. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, www.ar4t.com.

Justin Taylor Band

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Live dance music every Friday & Saturday at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino Del Avion, Monarch Beach, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

3 p.m.-7 p.m. The band plays blues, jazz, R&B and originals at Coconuts. 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capo Beach, 949.248.2448.

Wheeland Brothers OC Fair 5k

9 a.m. Run or walk through the fairgrounds in the annual 5k event. Cost $35 adults, $25 kids; includes T-shirt and admission to the fair. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.222.3327, www.ocfair5k.com.

Capistrano Shakespeare Festival

7:30 p.m. San Juan Capistrano’s ongoing festival featuring Shakespeare’s plays. Tonight is A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $20. 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.capistranocenter.com.

Coast Culture

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica presents an exhibit highlighting the life of Whitey Harrison and his outrigger canoes. Co-sponsored by the Surfing Heritage Foundation. Admission $5.

415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Roach’s Corner Unplugged

12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Live music at OC Tavern. Free.

2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Train

8:15 p.m. The popular band plays at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets start at $19.50.

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

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Ceramics Clay Camp

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ongoing camp at Mission SJC where students learn to make pots, tiles, statues and more. Cost $300. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Rachel Namson

Rocco’s Restaurant

RATE IT!

203 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.388.7766, www.roccos-restaurant.com

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: European and Latin Cuisine MOST POPULAR ITEM: Filetto Maxwell From Rocco Carbonara, the nephew of Tina of Tina & Vince’s and Tony Carbonara of Carbonara’s Italian Restaurant, comes the newest dining venue from the family of San Clemente restaurateurs. Rocco’s Italian heritage combines with Latin influences—such as the Venezuelan background of his fiancé Belkis Cortez—to create an exciting fusion of European and Latin cuisine. The restaurant, open since April, emits an elegant atmosphere with its simple and sophisticated décor. Adding to the ambiance, Rocco’s features live music performances of Latin and classical guitar by Ricardo Acevado on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Not only is the atmosphere divine, but the dishes are delectable and served with impeccable presentation. The most popular items on the menu are the Ropa Vieja, a Spanish and Cuban dish and Rocco’s own creation, the Filetto Maxwell—a grilled filet mignon roped with prosciutto, topped with caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese and a balsamic vinegar reduction sauce and served with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. “It was natural for me to locate in beautiful San Clemente,” said Rocco. “I am excited to have a family restaurant in the town that my own family calls home.”

PRICE RANGE: Lunch $4-$7; Dinner $6-$29 RESERVATIONS: Recommended on weekends.

Rocco Carbonara. Photo by Sarah Guidas

PAYMENT: Cash, credit cards HOURS: Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Go to www.danapointtimes.com and rate your overall experience.

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½ 27221 Ortega Highway #G, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1006 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

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MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

10 a.m. Screening of The Sorcercer’s Apprentice for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three wines for $5 and cheese plates for $8. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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7 p.m.-close. Free pool, happy hour and DOC on electric guitar at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

POUL PEDERSON

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Acoustic/blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

tuesday20 forecast: sunny • high: 72° low: 60°

CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR

7:30 p.m. Live at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $47.15.

2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

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SUMMER BEERS & BRATS

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes back Scott Smith of Wine Warehouse. Tasting fee is $15 for seven beers with snacks; pretzels, brats & more! 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

JAZZ WEDNESDAYS

ANDREW CORRIDINI

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music and wine night at Salt Creek Grille.

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

thursday22 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 71° low: 58°

ANIMAL MAGIC

11 a.m. A blend of magic, comedy, music and live exotic pets in a kids event at Sea Terrace Park funded by the National Charity League, Friends of the DP Library & the Women’s Club.

949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

BLUE WHALE WATCHING TOUR

9 a.m. Experts at Capt. Dave’s Dolphin Safari take you out to sea to search for whales with state-of-the-art equipment, treats and more. Adults $55, kids $35. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

MARK LIDDELL & THE WRANGLERS

NICK AND SAM

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN & JOHN PAUL KEENE

7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. A special birthday performance at Renaissance.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

wednesday21 forecast: sunny • high: 71° low: 60°

OLD CAPISTRANO FARMERS MARKET

3 p.m.–7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba in San Juan; 949.493.4700.

SOCSA SUMMER MUSICAL

7 p.m. An award-winning cast of the South Orange County School of the Arts presents Once on the Island with four performances in the Porthole Theater at Dana Hills High School. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students, seniors, kids. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org. www.danapointtimes.com

Despicable, But Charming

6 p.m. Laguna Beach Live presents live jazz featuring the Cannonball/Coltrane Project outdoors at Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna. Tickets $10. Food available. 425 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9713, www.lagunabeachlive.org.

11 a.m. The Sunshine Readers tell exciting stories at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

7:30 p.m. Live country music and dance lessons with the Kelly Boyz at OC Tavern. Cover $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

AT THE MOVIES

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music and martini madness at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

JEN STEVENS

8 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

LIP LASH

8 p.m. Girls band from San Clemente plays at The Coach House.

Also featuring The Shrike and Motor Gun Hotel. Tickets $10 advance, $13 door. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

ART, JAZZ, WINE & CHOCOLATE

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Jazz meets wine and chocolate at the Festival of Arts. Admission $7, tasting fee $12. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

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© Universal Pictures

Time and time again, we get used to the pretty current theme of good versus evil in family films—especially in family animated films. And with this summer’s second dose of animated fun, we have something a little different. Evil versus, well, evil.

Despicable Me is animators Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud’s debut into directing and a tale of all the secret baddies in the world who strive to be the “best villain in the world.”

Our protagonist is named Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) and comes off as European (most likely Russian) and has a rather underwhelming and “despicable” reputation for not being able to steal any impressive artifacts. He is nearing middle age and has new competition with the owner of the Bank of Evil’s dweeby son Vector (Jason Segel) who is much younger. But Gru’s new scheme is bigger and better than ever—stealing the Moon.

It would be perfect, if his rival Vector didn’t have the shrinking machine he needs. One day while trying, and failing, to spy on Vector’s house and skills, Gru notices three young girls selling cookies. The girls turn out to be orphans and Gru gets the brilliant idea to adopt them and use them, via their sales prowess, to sneak into Vector’s lair and steal the gadget. But Gru quickly learns that kids aren’t as easy to take care of as he thought.

Universal Studios and Illumination Entertainment have come together to give us a decent feature with plenty of colorful CGI animation and PG-rated jokes (though still funny for all ages) with Despicable Me. The plot itself is a bit predictable in some scenes, but overall still memorable and cute. The cast is one of many comedic talents that include Judd Apatow favorites Carell, Segel, Russell Brand, SNL’s Kristen Wiig, Will Arnett, Nickelodeon’s Miranda Cosgrove and even Dame Julie Andrews as Gru’s unimpressed mother. And, surprisingly, all are almost unrecognizable with their different accents.

Despicable Me has a lot to be enjoyed for an hour-and-a-half, whether you see it in 3D or regular 2D. And for any parents worried about the amount of “evil” the characters express, don’t worry, there’s plenty of good by the end. DP —Megan Bianco July 16–22, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 13

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On the Move with Hobie

The Dana Point Hobie store has a new home on PCH

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he Hobie store, formerly located at 24825 Del Prado in Dana Point has relocated to 34174 Pacific Coast Highway.

“This move is huge for us,” said Hobie General Manager Jake Schwaner. “We are really excited at the opportunity to take over the building at the former location of Reel Time and transform it into a beautiful new store. Also, we are thrilled to be back on PCH. We started out on PCH back in 1954 in the building where Taco Surf is now located.

I think we have really added some new excitement to Dana Point by rejuvenating that corner and we are looking forward to many successful years in the new location.”

Hobie President Mark Christy also pointed out that with regard to the move, the City of Dana Point was extraordinarily helpful.

“I can tell you, we’ve never seen an operation quite like Dana Point’s Building and Planning Deptartment. From the onset,

they were genuinely excited (dare I say, “stoked?”) about the project and sincerely asked, ‘What can we do to help?’” said Christy. “I would specifically like to thank Director of Community Development Kyle Butterwick, Planning Director John Tilton, Building Official Mark Sutton, Inspector Chris Lea, Mike and Evelyn at the Counter, Werner and Evan... But literally everyone in the building went out of their way to help. It was a very positive experience to say the least and just reinforced our commitment to setting up this flagship store in Dana Point, the city where Hobie set up his first shop nearly 60 years ago. We’re pretty proud of the look and vibe of our new shop and what it will offer in terms of the customer experience.”

The management and staff of Hobie would also like to give a “shout out” to architect Kirk Saunders AIA and General Contractor Bill Robertson for making their new digs a beautiful place for Hobie Dana Point to call home.

Jacob Rosen, Cody Alter, Kelsey Mckown, Marissa Berry and Taylor Rosskopf in the all new Hobie Surf Shop.

Photo by Andrea Swayne

The move is complete, the store is open for business and Hobie would like to invite the community to a Grand Opening Celebration scheduled to run the entire day of August 7.

The Hobie store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and they can be reached by phone at 949.496.2366. You can find them on the web at www.hobie.com. DP

New Leader for Rotary Club

Last year’s President Russell Kerr welcomes incoming President James Littlejohn

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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embers of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary met at the Ritz-Carlton on July 7 to honor last year’s President Russell Kerr and welcome in new President James Littlejohn.

New officers for the 2010/2011 club year were also announced. Mayor Steven Weinberg spoke on behalf of the city and the Dana Point City Council and presented Kerr with a proclamation honoring his outstanding community service as Rotary Club President.

President/CEO of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Nichole Chambers also congratulated Kerr on the completion of his very successful year as leader of the Rotary Club.

“The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club is a phenomenal group of fellow businesspersons in the community. They are all very committed to each other, the tenets of Rotary and service to the community. It’s been a fabulous year and a great honor and privilege to lead the club and set another stone in the foundation of the club going forward,” said Kerr. “Incoming President James Littlejohn Page 14 • Dana Point Times • July 16–22, 2010

Incoming Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary President James Littlejohn and Immediate Past President Russell Kerr. Photo by Andrea Swayne

is an amazing person. He’s proven himself with his leadership of the Boys and Girls Club here in Capistrano Valley. He has the trust and confidence of our club members and he will, no doubt, continue to help the

club grow and do bigger and better things, building on the foundation of the past.”

Kerr officially named Littlejohn the new Rotary President and presented him with the pin denoting the office.

“Following Russell is an honor and I look forward to carrying on with what he started.

He really brought Rotary closer together with the community that we preside in here in Dana Point,” said Littlejohn. “We had some great fundraisers last year thanks to Russell— Lobster Fest, Diamond Dig, etc.—and I would like to continue integrating Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary into the community. My goal is to continue to let people know who we are, what we stand for and how we are able to help other nonprofits and charities in the area.”

The club meets every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton at One Ritz-Carlton Drive in Dana Point. Those interested in becoming a Rotarian our just seeking more information about the work the club does are invited to attend. More than a million Rotary club members meet weekly worldwide and are non-political, non-religious and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. Club membership represents a cross-section of local businesses and professionals. Members volunteer their time and talents to further the Rotary motto—Service Above Self. For more information about the club, log on to www. monarchbeachrotary.com. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop Accurate Bookeeping 949.412.5345 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, lisathebookkeeper@yahoo.com www.abcembroideryshop.com

CAFE - DELI Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

FITNESS PROGRAMS

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Fit Club - Boot Camp 949.831.7984 www.afitclub.com Jazzercise, O.C. Sailing & Events Center 34451 Ensenada Place, 949.492.7817 www.danapointjazz.com

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Under-Wraps Gift Baskets 949.291.0300 mariannedorsey@cox.net, www.giftbasketsbyunderwraps.com

CATERING Smokey’s House of BBQ 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com

949.248.1007

GIFT BASKETS

CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Christian Science Services 34102 La Plaza

HANDYMAN SERVICES

CLUTTER CONSULTANT Organize/Simplify - Terri Hochman hochmans@cox.net

949.521.1632

Robert’s Professional Handyman Services Lic. # B853695

949.606.6425

HAIR SALONS

COFFEE SHOP Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 www.solutiontek-nologies.com

CONTRACTORs - GENERAL Creative Environments Construction 949.496.3728 Design & Build #464468

Contractors - Painting LH Painting, CA LIC. # 647760 949.240.8795 33391 Sea Bright Dr., www.lhpainting.com

Monarch Bay Haircutters 949.496.1957 20 Monarch Bay Plaza Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Utopia Salon 949.661.1664 Barry 949.661.1664 Gary 949.231.9755 Morgan 949.433.3960 24582 Del Prado, #B, www.barrysutopia.com

ICE CREAM Coffee Importers Scoop Deck 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

Insurance Services

COSMETICS

Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 Mary Kay Cosmetics & Career 949.248.2868 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net

949.661.3200 Opportunities, Ind. Sales Director - Marline Adams, Ted Bowersox 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 204, www.marykay.com/madams2 www.statefarm.com

DENTISTS

Dr. Hannah Lewis, DDS 949.496.5713 24655 Unit E La Plaza, www.danapointsmiles.com

DOG GROOMING Dawgy Style 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. 112, www.todawgystyle.com

949.496.3315

INTERIOR DESIGN Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com

Jeweler Dana Point Jeweler 949.489.1165 24845 Del Prado, www.danapointjeweler.com

ROOFING SIGNS

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 www.abcembroideryshop.com 24699 Del Prado,www.danmans.com

949.248.1007

Surf Shops

Party Hosting The Party Girl www.ocpartygirl.com

949.212.1277

Painting LH Painting, CA LIC. # 647760 949.240.8795 33391 Sea Bright Dr., www.lhpainting.com

ELECTRICAL

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LANDSCAPING/SPRINKLERS

949.246.7740 Sunburst Landscaping 949.632.0081 Capistrano Roofing, Inc. www.sunlandscape.webs.com 949.493.3670 Lic# 936828, www.caporoofing.com

PET GROOMING Dawgy Style 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy #112, www.todawgystyle.com

949.496.3315

PIZZA Beach Cities Pizza

34473 Golden Lantern St. 34155 Pacific Coast Hwy.

949.496.0606 949.496.2670

Plumbing

Girl in the Curl Surf Shop 949.661.4475 34116 Pacific Coast Hwy., www.girlinthecurl.com Infinity Surfboards 949.661.6699 24382 Del Prado, www.infinitysurf.com Jack’s Surfboards

949.276.8080 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jackssurfboards.com

TUTORING Mathnasium 949.388.6555 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com

Upholstery Dana Point Upholstery 949.240.2292 24402 Del Prado Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com

Window Coverings Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com

A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 WINDOW CLEANING www.atozleakdetection.com Chick’s Plumbing

949.496.9731 Wonderful Windows 34172 Doheny Park Road, www.chicksplumbing.com www.wonderfulwindows.com DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 King’s Plumbing 949.661.2709, 949.230.5464

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PRINT SHOP Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net Printing OC

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PSYCHOTHERAPY Corinne Rupert PhD, PsyD, MFT 949.488.2648 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 125, www.danapointpsychotherapy.com Michael Hoffman, MFT 949.212.4149 www.michaelhoffmanmft.com

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Altera Real Estate, Shirley Tenger 949.487.7700 33522 Niguel Road, www.tengerteam.com JHill & Associates 949.488.7653 25471 Evans Pointe, www.hillrealty.org Jill McGovern Real Estate 949.481.5259 34231 Doheny Park Rd., www.jillmcgovern.com Lantern Bay Realty 949.661.6441 34179 Golden Lantern, Ste. 103, www.lanternbayrealty.com

RESTAURANTS Agostino’s By The Sea 949.661.8266 34700 Coast Hwy., Ste 100, www.agostinosbythesea.com

Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.com Gemmell’s French Restaurant 949.234.0063 34471 Golden Lantern, www.gemmellsrestaurant.com Jolly Roger Restaurant 949.496.0855 34661 Golden Lantern, www.aloharestaurants.com Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com

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26921 Calle Real, Capo Beach. Camino de Estrella to Avenida Las Palmas to Calle Real. Years of accumulation. Books, linens, decorator pillows and silk flowers. Quilting books and materials. Knitting materials.

Wood doll cradle, wood full size high chair. Household items, VHS tapes, Indian sculptures,clothes.

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Multiple Home Garage Sale July 17th 7:30 AM till noon. 3360, 3373, 3365, 3401,3366, 3372 & 3360 Calle la Veta, San Clemente. Featured articles: Kitchen wares, New 42” TV cabinet, dye cast collectibles, Luggage, exercise equipment, plastic storage bins, men’s Hawaiian shirts, Garage shelves, plant pots and baskets, framed art, home decor No early birds please

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Music/Benefit Join us for an Evening with Diana Brinks and Friends A benefit concert to provide shelter and hope for the people of Tijuana, Mexico. Don’t miss this amazing musical event. Saturday, August 7th at 7:00pm. San Clemente Presbyterian Church, 119 N Avenida de la Estrella. Ticket Price is $10. On sale each Sunday on the church patio and at the door on the night of the event . Go to www.scpres.org for more info

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OUTDOORS

Mariners vs. Angels, 2010 CrossFit Games Finals, Angel Stadium July 16, 7:05 p.m.

Home Depot Center The Halos regroup from July 16-18, TBA a quick All-Star break in time to host the Seattle Mariners in the second of a four-game series. Info: www. losangeles.angels.mlb.com

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The CrossFit games are the ultimate test of fitness.

It’s a grueling competition in which the world’s fittest athletes compete in a variety of specialized workouts. Info: www. games2010.crossfit.com

SOCCER

Playing for Hope, Home Depot Center July 17, 1 p.m.

Actress Eva Longoria Parker and FC Barcelona & Mexico National Team member, Rafa Marquez, join forces for this celebrity soccer match that will benefit their respective foundations. Info: www. homedepotcenter.com

BASEBALL

SOCCER

Giants vs. Dodgers, Pachuca vs. Chivas Dodger Stadium USA, Home Depot July 19, 7:10 p.m.

Center July 21, 7:30 p.m.

The boys in blue return home from a series with the Cardinals and will face their foes from San Francisco for three games.

Info: www.losangeles. dodgers.mlb.com

Chivas USA will take on CONCACAF Champions Pachuca in the first round of Superliga 2010. Pachuca features United States National Team members Herculez Gomez and Francisco Torres.

Info: www.cdchivasusa.com

First in Fleet, First in Class

The sailboat Horizon and crew representing Dana Point Yacht Club send an update from the Pacific Cup Race to Hawaii

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he following is an excerpt from the latest update sent by Jack Taylor, the skipper of the sailboat Horizon. The Horizon and crew are representing the Dana Point Yacht Club in the Pacific Cup race from San Francisco to Oahu and are so far maintaining a comfortable lead. This update was received on July 13 after the Horizon passed the approximate halfway mark.

For more information on the race, log on to www.pacificcup.org. The website has a “follow the fleet” page where you can go to keep an eye on the progress of the Horizon and other boats in the competiton.

Here is the latest from the skipper:

Hello from the crew of Horizon!

We once again found ourselves first in class and first in fleet.

As of this email, we have approximately 800 miles to go to the finish. Everyone is as happy as hell but once gain we have a lot of race course to cover!

Yesterday I mentioned how challenging Sunday night was.

Last night was relatively calm as compared to Sunday—the difference being force 3 hurricane versus force 5. Still a total black hole at night! Winds were a little lighter averaging in the mid teens to low 20s and our boat speeds were in the low the

Horizon and crew at the race start. Courtesy photo

mid teens—still surfing in the low 20s. We carried our 4A spinnaker all evening and early this afternoon we changed over to our 2A spinnaker. The 2A is for lighter breeze that ranges in the mid to low 20s. The 4A is your aggressive heavy wind spinnaker that can take up to 30 knots and then it’s our 6A or our “Oh My God” spinnaker! Obviously we keep that one hidden away!

I mentioned that this was a very aggressive yacht race that

requires considerable skill, crew work and a well prepared boat.

I’m saying this because there has been considerable carnage over the last two days. There are 54 boats on the course and in addition to five boats dropping out because of various issues other than a broken boat, we have an additional six boats that have more serious problems. They range from broken rudders to broken back stays, booms, broken head stays and serious rudder bearing malfunctions. While none of these boats are totally disabled, it’s a serious matter for them, trying to make port. Issues such as provisions, especially water, can really wear heavy on the most experienced crew. Once again this is a serious sport and lives can be in the balance if a boat is not properly prepared and the crew is not capable of handling the challenges of Mother Nature. Horizon is very fortunate to have a great crew and a very well prepared boat...

OK, now for the fun stuff. Yes, we are having a blast and everyone is getting along extremely well. Lots of joking around, story telling and just great conversation among eight guys that have sworn to keep all our conversations between the life lines and never to leave Horizon.

We also held our halfway party—[complete with] hula skirts, coconut bras, leis and funky sunglasses. We have pictures and this we’ll share on our web site once we can get them posted.

Currently we are screaming to the finish under our 2A spinnaker.

Got to go and race! Keep us in your thoughts. Go Horizon! DP

Surf Filmmakers Wanted Dates, Price Changed for 2010 Surf Film Workshop

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he 2010 San Clemente Surf Film Festival Workshop at the Cabrillo Playhouse has been postponed and condensed from a two week program to one week, resulting in a new lower price for participants. The workshop will now be held from August 16 through 20.

This is the second year of the workshop tailored to aspiring young filmmakers ages 12 to 18 who are interested in learning the ins and outs of surf film production. The program covers writing, storyboard, script, shot list, filming and editing. Much more than merely setting surf footage to music, participants will learn how to incorporate a story into their finished product.

Students will have approximately two weeks to shoot and edit their films before show time. A public screening of the student films will be scheduled in early September and winning films will be featured on Fuel TV. Sponsored by The Cabrillo Playhouse and SC Times, the workshop will include an impressive lineup of professional filmmakers, writers and editors currently working in the surf industry who will be on hand to provide guidance to the students/filmmakers in the exciting process of surf filmmaking.

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The goal of the SCSFF is to provide an entertaining and educational avenue through which filmmakers can network and find resources to create and screen their work in San Clemente.

“Last year was an amazing experience for me, the students and the wonderful filmmakers who contributed their time. We all had a blast going through the process and seeing the final results in the screenings and on Fuel TV,” said instructor/director Laurel Zwilling about last summer’s workshop. “This Last year’s Surf Film Festival Workshop participants gather at the Cabrillo Playhouse. Photo by Rachel Hatch year, we have many new through Friday at the Cabrillo Playhouse in San Clemente. ideas including a partnership with Endless Summer Surf Cost is $78 (originally $195), which covers all supplies except Camp to have one student do a documentary following filming equipment. To sign up, or for more information, call a newbie surfer through his week long quest to learn to the Cabrillo Playhouse box office at 949.492.0465 (Thurs.-Sat, surf.”

1-4 p.m.) or log on to www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. DP Workshop hours will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday www.danapointtimes.com