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By Land and By Sea The 11th Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Show and Green Expo offers plenty to do and see, both dockside and on the water E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4 Ray Hebert, event producer of the Dana Point Harbor Boat Show and Green Expo, left, and Dana Point Harbor Director Brad Gross stand on the dock during the first day of the show. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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Rogue Tiles Show Up on Baby Beach Wall

Court Strikes Down Strand Beach Access Restrictions

Lady Anglers Looking to Boost Membership

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City and Business Calendar

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Friday, June 10

LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

Dana Point Harbor Boat Show & Green Expo The 11th annual Boat Show and Green Expo runs Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12 at the OC Dana Point Harbor.

For more information, log on to www. danaboatshow.com. Download a copy of the official event program at www.danapointtimes.com.

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Movies in the Park 8 p.m. The City of Dana Point presents a free screening of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG) at Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road in Dana Point. Free popcorn will be served and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Concession proceeds benefit local schools and nonprofits.

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For more information, call Community Services and Parks at 949.248.3530 or send an email to smurphy@danapoint.org.

Saturday, June 11 Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573.5033 or 951.271.0669. www.danapoint.org

Monday, June 13 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282, Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org

Friday, June 17 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. Guest speakers and discussion topics vary to include issues and items of interest to Dana Point residents. This week’s topic will be emergency and disaster preparedness. Mike Rose, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Facilities for the City of Dana Point, will provide tips on how residents can remain self sufficient if a disaster occurs and answer questions about local emergency planning issues. Free coffee will be served, courtesy of Coffee Importers. For more information, call Pat Fairbanks at 949.661.9999.

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… Strand Beach Access?

THE LATEST: A San Diego Superior Court judge struck down a city ordinance restricting access hours at two of five entries running through the Headlands development to Dana Strand Beach.

Judge Joan Lewis said the city acted “arbitrarily and capriciously” when it passed an emergency nuisance ordinance as evidence of the necessity and right of the city to restrict access at the Central and Mid-Strand trails.

Since October 2009 when the California Coastal Commission demanded that the city “revoke the hours and remove the gates,” citing the lack of a Coastal Development Permit, the city responded by declaring the area a nuisance and kept the hours and gates for crime abatement.

The nuisance declaration was based on crime reports from 2005 to 2010 and the opinion of city law enforcement that removal of the gates and restrictions would create an environment of rampant crime, vandalism and mischief. The city has long maintained that the issue is not about restricting beach access, but instead its right to choose how to abate nuisances.

The judge sided with the Surfrider Foundation which questioned the restricted hours last June but agreed with the city concerning its right to declare and abate a nuisance.

However, the decision states the city cannot act to abate the nuisance—i.e., limit hours of access/place gates—in a manner that is in excess of that necessary without obtaining a coastal permit.

WHAT’S NEXT: The City of Dana Point is considering whether to appeal.

FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to read the full story, including comments from both sides’ attorneys.

—Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times June 10–16, 2011

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… Mayor’s Walk at Poche Beach?

THE LATEST: San Clemente Mayor Lori Donchak will host her next walk at Poche Beach Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., taking a tour of the $3 million disinfection system installed to clean urban runoff. Dana Point Mayor Scott Schoeffel and other city and Orange County officials will discuss the water treatment system, its effectiveness and future.

“I think this is a good opportunity to get an up-close-and-personal look at the project,” Schoeffel said.

Poche Beach ranked No. 5 and Dana Point’s Doheny Beach ranked No. 6 on Heal the Bay’s Top 10 Beach Bummer List this year.

The ultra-violet filtration system was originally designed to clean the water and return it directly to the ocean, but the Coastal Commission rejected the plan and required the water first discharge into an outlet pond, releasing the water naturally to the ocean, said San Clemente Assistant City Engineer Tom Bonigut.

The results of water monitoring by the county prompted the Coastal Commission last month to allow the treated water to bypass the pond and feed directly into the ocean, he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Walk participants are asked to meet at the corner of Camino Capistrano and North El Camino Real.

FIND OUT MORE: See San Clemente’s website at www.san-clemente.org.

—Stacie N. Galang

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…Mandatory Carbon Monoxide Detectors?

THE LATEST: All homes with attached ga-

rages or fossil-fuel source will be required to have carbon monoxide detectors under a new law that takes effect July 1.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection supports the requirement. “Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, each year claiming the lives of an average of 480 people,” Acting State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover said in a statement. She added another 20,000 go to the hospital because of carbon-monoxide poisoning.

Previous laws only required new homes to have the detectors. The law will primarily be enforced when property changes hands.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act (Senate Bill 183) requires the devices be in place by July 1. Owners of multi-family leased or rental dwellings, such as apartment buildings, have until January 1, 2013 to comply with the law.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Cal Fire website at www.fire.ca.gov —Jonathan Volzke

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…Rogue Tiles at Baby Beach Wall?

THE LATEST: Dana Point Historical Society discovered an unauthorized installation of tiles along the wall at Baby Beach.

“Someone just went ahead and installed their own tiles on the wall without the permission of the Historical Society or the County,” said Coordinator Sandie Howard.

“That’s a problem because the program is a fundraiser, installation must adhere to strict standards and the content must be approved by the county.”

The tiles in question showed a painting of two birds and read, “Two Boobies, August 20, 2008, The Story With No Ending…” and although surrounded by a border of blue tiles like the official installations, looked shoddy by comparison.

DPHS President Carlos N. Olvera

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contacted Paul Lawrence of OC Dana Point Harbor for guidance on how to handle the situation.

Olvera and fellow DPHS member Rodney Howorth, with Lawrence’s permission, removed the tiles on Tuesday.

WHAT’S NEXT: Those wishing to add tiles to the wall should go to the ceramics store, Fired Up, 143 Avenida Granada in San Clemente and ask to paint a tile for historical society.

The $50 donation covers the tile and installation supplies and the balance goes to DPHS. When 24 tiles, enough to complete a section, have been bought, DPHS volunteers install them.

“The project was started in 1999 and we expect our wall space will end in about two years, at which time the DPHS will apply for a new permit for a new area,” said Olvera.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information see www.danapointhistorical.org. To see photos of the rogue tiles, log on to www.danapointtimes.com. —AS

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… Harbor Revitalization?

THE LATEST: Dana Point scheduled a public hearing to discuss the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications to the city’s prior approval of the Harbor Revitalization Plan and district regulations.

The meeting will be June 13, 6 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, during a regular meeting of the council.

WHAT’S NEXT: Those wishing to speak on this item should send a written request to: Attn: City Clerk at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, CA 92629.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, call the City Clerk at 949.248.3505 or see www.danapoint.org. —AS www.danapointtimes.com

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By Land and

By Sea The 11th Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Show and Green Expo offers plenty to do and see

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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his year’s Dana Point Harbor Boat Show and Green Expo marks the beginning of a new decade for the annual event and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

A traditional ushering in of summer at the harbor, this 11th annual show boasts an ample selection of both new and pre-owned boats and boating related products on display both in and out of the water. Exhibitors represent both power and sailing vessels in a wide range of makes and price ranges.

It also marks the second year the boat show has included the Green Expo and continues the focus on environmental stewardship issues for boaters as well as anyone else who enjoys spending time in and around the ocean.

The four-day lineup—June 9 to 12—is chock-full of events, vendors, activities and guest speakers to satisfy event goers’ wide range of interests. From environmental-themed movies, boating safety clinics, crafts for the kids and hundreds of boats to gourmet food trucks, the Dana Point Harbor Boat Show and Green Expo offers fun for the entire family.

It’s no coincidence that National Marina Day, June 11, falls during this year’s show.

As one of the most beautiful, and clean, marinas on the West Coast—and arguably in the world—OC Dana Point Harbor shares the Marina Day organization’s commitment to environmental stewardship and to sharing the enjoyment of boating and other water recreational activities throughout the country.

Friday is $1 day, when a buck will get you admission, $1 dollar hotdogs, beer and soda. General admission adult tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $12 and children under 12 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets purchased online at www.danaboatshow.com will be discounted by $5 and a $3 dollar off coupon is available to download and print on the Dana Point Times website, www.danapointtimes.com.

Show hours are noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Plenty of free parking will be available in most harbor parking lots and free shuttle service to and from the lots will run from 30 minutes before the event until 30 minutes after closing each day.

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Milt and Norma VanderMolen took in the exhibits at the Dana Point Boat Show and Green Expo, which continues through Sunday at Dana Wharf. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

to download the official program that includes a full list of exhibitors, a site map and schedule of events. For more information, visit the show’s official website at www.danaboatshow.com.

Read on for highlights from this year’s preparations and an interview with celebrity guest speaker “Wild” Bill Wichrowski from television’s Deadliest Catch.

PREPARING FOR THE SHOW A group of about 80 volunteers assembled at the harbor on June 4 to spend the day cleaning up on both land and in the water.

As one of the most carefully maintained harbors around, there weren’t a lot of large pieces of garbage to collect, so the group focused on smaller debris that is most dangerous to wildlife, said Surfrider Foundation South Orange County Chapter Chair Rick Erkeneff.

A volunteer fleet of four dinghies—led

by Electric Yachts of Southern California owner Mike Gunning—combed the waterways with nets as a landside crew covered all other areas. For their efforts, volunteers were treated to an appreciation BBQ at Baby Beach courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation South Orange County Chapter and “grill master” Mike Epeneter.

“A number of fellow boaters thanked us for our efforts as we made our way through the harbor,” said Gunning.

Gunning’s friend and business partner Mike Warrick of Dana Point said that he hopes events like this inspire boaters, paddlers and others to make a difference by picking up at least one piece of trash each and every time they take to the water. “If everyone would make a U-turn and remove a plastic bag, bottle or other piece of trash, it would make a big difference in keeping so much debris from making its way to the Great Pacific Garbage also known as the North Pacific Gyre,” he said.

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“Wild” Bill Wichrowski, captain of the Kodiak crab fishing boat on television’s Deadliest Catch is appearing is set to speak about boating safety at the boat show. Courtesy photo

Point from Alabama, saw what was going on and decided to pitch in and help with the effort. Josiah (9), one of the four Gleason children volunteering with their dad Jim, said that they had been picking up small pieces of trash from the rocks when they came across a large, rusty lobster trap. “We were really surprised when we found that!” he said, a bit out of breath from hauling it up to the volunteer tent from the rocks behind the Ocean Institute.

A CELEBRITY GUEST As the captain of the crab fishing vessel Kodiak, “Wild” Bill Wichrowski knows a thing or two about boating safety and as this year’s celebrity guest speaker, he will be sharing his wealth of knowledge with boat show attendees.

“Crab fishing has the highest mortality rate on the job of any job anywhere and as a captain I hold the ultimate responsibility for the safety of my crew,” said Wichrowski. “I had to take Coast Guard approved classes to qualify me as a drill instructor and we hold monthly safety drills to make sure everyone will be ready in the event of an emergency.”

Wichrowski will draw on that training

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as well as 32 years of crab fishing in Alaska when he speaks to boat show audiences Friday at 12:30 p.m. and Saturday at 4:15 p.m. covering topics as varied as man overboard, flooding, fire, life jackets and the dangers of drinking while boating. But inevitably, he knows that the conversation will likely turn toward the danger and drama aboard the Kodiak that is featured in each episode of Deadliest Catch.

“For me the show is a way to document what I’ve been doing, nearly continuously since 1979, for my future generations and I am very happy to talk about the show,” said Wichrowski.

Wichrowski took about a five-year break from crab fishing and converted a retired crab boat Arctic Eagle into a yacht tender with a hoist capable of carrying a 50-foot sportfishing boat on deck and transiting boats from Central America to Alaska.

That boat, now known as the OCEAN appears on the National Geographic Channel show, Shark Men documenting the new crew as they tag great white sharks to study migration and breeding patterns.

Deadliest Catch has been a staple on the Discovery Channel for seven seasons and Wichrowski has been doing the show since 2009.

“When I took that break from crab fishing, I also got into blue water sportfishing,” said Wichrowski. “I still get the thrill of the hunt, the water’s a little warmer and the people you’re surrounded by are happier.

I’d like to fish all of the oceans of the world after I retire from crab fishing.”

When asked about the high tension drama and precarious danger on Deadliest Catch, Wichrowski says the show is “100 percent real.”

“We have a quota to catch like everyone else. It’s pretty straightforward—no theatrics,” he said. “The editing may make things a bit more intense but the biggest character in the show is really the weather.

Alaska is where they make weather. It can be downright terrifying, violent and unpredictable and we have to be ready for anything, because anything can happen.

Safety lies in the hands of the entire crew but ultimately the guy driving the boat is responsible. When things get really rough out there, safety needs to be second nature for the crew. If it’s not, then they don’t belong on the boat.”

Wichrowski has been living in Mexico for 14 years and commutes to Alaska for work.

The Kodiak also has green features Wichrowski intends to highlight in his presentation.

“We installed a carbon emissions, or Eco-emissions system, aboard Kodiak that improves combustion efficiency so much so that the resulting fuel savings offset the cost,” said Wichrowski. “Part of the system is an additive that completes the combustion cycle so that the engine puts off less smoke. Whether working or playing on the ocean, we all have to do our part to help keep it clean. So by utilizing green technology we all end up with a cleaner environment as a byproduct. And that’s something everyone on the planet can appreciate.” DP www.danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP HARBOR HAPPENINGS

BY CORY SAUL

Salty Sisters Dana Wharf Lady Anglers enjoy fishing and camaraderie at sea

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itting out on a shaded bench between Turk’s and high tide at Dana Point Harbor, Sandy Estep reflected over eight years with a historic local club.

“It’s all about the love of the sea. I love the thrill of catching fish and being out on the ocean with my friends.”

Dana Wharf Lady Anglers, a club started by fisherwomen dedicated to big fish and big fun has been riding the high summer seas since 1976. With twelve varied private charters per year (all but one through Dana Wharf Sportfishing Company), the club braves all local waters and boasts approximately 80 members.

Estep, the club secretary, said the Lady Anglers take on just about any kind of fish. “We do shorter day charters for sand bass, calico bass and barracuda, but we also do overnight trips to places like San Clemente Island for big blue fin tuna, dorado and yellowtail,” she said. “We have a lot of seasoned fisherwomen in the group, but some beginners too. The more experienced ladies love to help out.”

Dana Wharf Lady Anglers will be holding a meet-andgreet for potential new members on Sunday, June 12 at Dana Wharf Sportfishing in Dana Point Harbor from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kay Hendrickson has been with the club since its inception, helping the group come into being 35 years ago. “Some of us, including me, were part of a women’s club called Newport Harbor Lady Anglers up north,” she said. “We wanted to start something similar nearer to our home, so we approached Dana Wharf owner Don Hansen, who offered to sponsor us.”

Hendrickson said the group is proud of its 35-year heritage. “We set out to create a fun and fair group of women who just like to fish and be out on the ocean.

Deck hand Tyler Rich, Nadine Maze, Jeni Blue, Linda Andrews, deck hand Mike Loust, Edith Braida and Lonnie Nestie pose with their catch aboard the Fury. Courtesy photo

We compete, but in a gentle way, and generally have a great time together.”

“It’s all about camaraderie and fishing,” said Estep.

“We’re so good at supporting each other. For some reason, it’s just easier and more fun to catch fish with women!”

President Sharon Mansur has been with the club for over twelve years, and while fishing and catching is important, some of the greatest moments come from socializing. “It’s a group of some of my best friends,” she said. “I look forward to every charter with the Lady Anglers.”

The fishing season is just starting, and with eleven charters left, the second trip will be on Wednesday, June 15. Pitch-in prices range from $35 for half-day trips to $725 for a four-day, three-night odyssey out of San Diego Harbor. Members typically provide their own fishing gear.

“We have a great partnership with Dana Wharf Sportfishing that goes all the way back to when the club started,” said Estep. “Through them we are able to get great deals on charters and keep our trips from getting too crowded. In return, we provide constant

Dance to the Burgee Beat Band made up of yacht club members to play at open house

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urgee - n. a small flag or pennant representing a yacht club This is the tale of a group of musicians called The Burgees, who’ll play at Dana Point Yacht Club, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Their story began eleven years B Y B A R B A R A ago, when they were all racing on a Catalina 38 sailboat named Hassle.

MERRIMAN As one of the crew was singing along to an old Eagles song, another crew member heard him and the two started talking and discovered a mutual interest in playing guitar and singing. A third crew member spoke up and said something like, “me too.”

The trio—Gene Batalia, Mike Dore, and Bob Hartung— decided to get together just prior to a July 4th party at the home of Jack Taylor, the owner of Hassle. The new band practiced to learn three songs to perform at the party. They were an instant hit, so they decided to work up a few more tunes and gig a couple of months later at Dana Point Yacht Club for the members. At this point, their motto was, “The

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more you drink, the better we sound.” Again—another instant hit at the club, with three guitars and a drum machine and vocals.

A few years later, when Dale Price heard them and offered to play drums for them, their musicality moved up a few notches. Mike Hatcher, who plays 13 instruments (not all at once), joined the group two years ago on keyboard. Now, with a professional sound system, new instruments and practice sessions every two weeks, their motto is no longer valid. These guys sound terrific!

The Burgees play everything from doo-wop, the Beatles, Eagles and Deep Purple to Metallica. They perform songs from every decade beginning with the ’50s, one to two times a year at Dana Point Yacht Club and have never charged for their performances.

Burgees concerts are great fun. This performance is open to the public with no cover charge, so come on out to the Yacht Club, dance, party and have a great time.

This special performance is the first of a series that will raise funds specifically to go to sailing scholarships for local kids. The sailing classes offered by DPYC run

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business. After all, we are the Dana Wharf Lady Anglers and we rarely use other charter companies.”

Captain Brian Woolley of Dana Wharf’s Sum Fun charter boat will be navigating four of this year’s charters for the Lady Anglers. “These ladies know how to fish,” he said. “It’s good to have them out here, because they’re always fun and happy. They love to stay positive and support one another. Guys get frustrated, but it doesn’t matter if these ladies have a slow day or a day of fish jumping onto the boat. They will have fun.”

The Lady Anglers have a friendly competition, based on a point system of their own making, that tallies up through the fishing season and peaks with an end-ofthe-year banquette complete with prizes and trophies sponsored by global fishing companies and local tackle shops. “We like to have a lot of winners,” said Estep, mentioning that the group gave out 21 trophies last year.

The membership of Dana Wharf Lady Anglers is wide, with an age range from twenties to nineties, and members hailing from the inland empire, San Diego, Los Angeles and as far as Texas.

“We’re one of the only clubs like this left,” said Hendrickson. The Newport Harbor Lady Anglers, of which she was once a member, is now defunct. “We started out as a club of women who loved the ocean and just wanted to have fun. Times were different then. Some of us ladies worked but most of us didn’t. But we all had something in common,” she said.

Estep watched the Dana Wharf charter boats float on their ties as tourists ambled by. “We just go out there and have a good time. We catch and release sometimes too.” She laughed, “Some of the women don’t even eat fish!”

“It’s their way of having a good time and getting away for a day,” said Captain Woolley. “It’s their escape.”

For more information about the Lady Anglers meet-and-greet member event, contact Rolene Rada at 949.248.7412. For more on the club, visit www.danawharfladyanglers.com. DP

for two weeks and, with a special discount that the club will allow, the cost to send one child to learn to sail will be $350. It’s basically “Sailing 101” and the kids have a great time, five days a week, and eight hours a day. Extra funds will provide supplies like life jackets—we want to get all our juniors back safely.

Because DPYC has an existing relationship with marines at Camp Pendleton, the scholarships this first year will go to future sailors—children of deployed Marines— who might not otherwise have an opportunity to learn to sail. So if you would like to hear the Burgees, meet new people, have an interesting evening and contribute to a worthy cause, come join us. It’s a great place to be this Saturday night!

The Dana Point Yacht Club will also be hosting an Open House Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in celebration of the 2011 Dana Point Boat Show & Green Expo.

Guitarist and singer Michael Pagano will be playing on the patio, both days, for your listening pleasure.

Barbara Merriman grew up in Illinois but spent many years in Connecticut before relocating to California in 1994.

She is a former public school music teacher with a love for outdoor sports, primarily sailing and golf. She keeps a sailboat at Dana Point Harbor, has a passion for protecting the environment and serves on the Board of Directors at the Ocean Institute. DP

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Compiled by Andrea Swayne

P rops , R ecognitions and M orsels of I nfo Father’s Day Art Show and Sale u The Dana Point Fine Art Association will host their annual art show and sale dockside along the sidewalk between Harpoon Henry’s and Dana Wharf, Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stroll through the open air gallery and check out the many beautiful works of art by local artists.

Don’t forget to visit the many shops in Dana Village, Mariner’s Village and Mariner’s Alley. There is something for every dad: Fishing and boating items, t-shirts and Tommy Bahama clothing, Indian jewelry and artifacts, hand made chocolates, kayaking and paddle boarding accessories and much more.

the PCA-OCR. Jeff Zwart, a seven-time class winner at Pikes Peak will be on hand to display a specially prepared Porsche 911 GT3 cup car and Mayor Scott Shoeffel will present the “Mayor’s Trophy” to one of the division winners.

Walter’s Porsche and Circle Porsche will be showing their latest models and merchandise and Euromasters Classic Cars will have their state-of-the-art all electric powered Porsche Speedster replica on display as well.

The show is free and open to the public.

For more information, see www.pcaocr. com.

Lobster Fest Tickets on Sale Porsche Club Car Show u The Porsche Club of America Orange

Coast Region will host the White Gloves Concours, a car show featuring over 100 classic Porsche cars on June 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road.

The event marks the 50th anniversary of

DP Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled by Krysta Worthen 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.

Monday, June 6 ASSAULT Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (1:03 p.m.) A woman’s sister was high on heroin and had physically assaulted her, but still remained in the residence.

DISTURBANCE Dana Drive, 25000 Block (1:49 p.m.) The caller’s girlfriend was biting and hitting him near the Dana Point Yacht Club. The girlfriend may have mental issues.

Sunday, June 5 DISTURBANCE Tennis Villas Drive, 0 Block (7:06 p.m.) A woman’s neighbors, who were hanging out at the community pool drunk, began yelling Dana Point Times June 10–16, 2011

u The 2nd Annual Dana Point Lobster Fest, presented by the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club is set for Saturday, June 25 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Doheny State Beach, Picnic Area A, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive.

The event features an all-you-can-eat lobster and steak dinner, soft drinks, a

harshly when she asked them to put away their open beer containers.

HIT AND RUN REPORT Camino Capistrano, 34700 Block (10:25 p.m.) A vehicle hit a tree, a rock and a sign before plowing through the caller’s front yard.

TERRORIST THREATS REPORT Santa Clara Avenue, 24300 Block (11:36 p.m.) A man’s ex-girlfriend, who had previously assaulted him with a deadly weapon, was threatening to do so again.

Saturday, June 4 DISTURBANCE Nottingham Way, 33300 Block (7:46 a.m.)

A male caller stated a female whom he brought home with him from the bar the previous night was now in the front of his home, banging on his window and declining to leave.

no host bar, silent auction, opportunity drawing and live music by the Grateful Dudes. Band members include Mayor Scott Schoeffel on electric violin; George Bernhardt, guitar and vocals; Matt Bissonette, bass and vocals and David Demeter, drums and percussion.

Tickets are $75 each and must be purchased in advance via www.DanaPointLobsterFest.org or you may mail a check payable to Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, 20 Pacific Crest, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. Proceeds will benefit local children’s charities.

Chamber Awards Scholarships u On Tuesday, May 31, the Dana Point

Chamber of Commerce was represented

by Chair Russell Kerr at the Dana Hills High School Senior Awards program to present four $500 scholarships on behalf of the Chamber’s Business Education Partnership (BEP) Committee.

Scholarships were awarded to Jonathan Amato - Athletic, Garret Jancich - Community Service, Larson Pfeil - Business, and Allyson Ward - Athletic.

Funds for three of the scholarships were raised by members contributing an additional amount at the time of their membership renewal. The business scholarship was sponsored by the Dana Point Clock Tower

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Golden Lantern / Del Prado (10:03 p.m.)

A teenage boy was seen stealing a bottle of alcohol and running away from the grocery store with six other minors.

Thursday, June 2 DRUNK DRIVING Del Obispo Street / Stonehill Drive (9:45 a.m.) A man driving in a white Ford Ranger, who had previously served with a warrant, was seen pulling into a convenience store parking lot possibly under the influence of heroin. He was barely able to keep his eyes open and remained sitting in the car in the parking lot for a long period of time.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (7:33 p.m.) Two underage males were spotted possibly selling illegal narcotics.

MISSING CHILD La Cresta Drive, 25000 Block (8:19 p.m.)

An 11-year-old boy told his neighbor he was going to run away from home and then left. The boy was found a few hours later a couple of streets over from his residence.

ASSAULT REPORT Cheltam Way, 33300 Block (9:48 a.m.) A woman claimed her husband assaulted their 16-year-old son the previous night and then fled the home.

Friday, June 3 DISTURBANCE Camino Del Avion / Golden Lantern (8:48 p.m.) Two probationers were arrested after disturbing the peace in front of a coffee shop.

Wednesday, June 1 WARRANT ARREST Coast Highway, 34700 Block (1:21 p.m.) A man arrived at a hotel to find his grandson passed out from a possible drug overdose.

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Chamber Chair Russell Kerr (center) presents scholarships to Dana Hills High School Seniors (L to R) Jonathan Amato, Garret Jancich, Allyson Ward, and Larson Pfeil. Courtesy photo

Building.

The Chamber extends sincere thanks to BEP Committee Chair Norb Garrett and members Kelley Peeden, Ellen Pickler Harris, Donna Rosanelli, Corinne Rupert, Georgia Theodor, and Mario Thompson for their time and efforts in selecting this year’s scholarship recipients.

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

The boy was taken to the hospital and later arrested. He is still in custody and will appear in court on June 8.

TRAFFIC STOP – ARREST Victoria Boulevard, Sepulveda Avenue (10:28 p.m.) A female was pulled over and a warrant for her arrest was served due to possession of drug paraphernalia. She was taken into custody and is waiting for a court date.

Tuesday, May 31 DISTURBANCE La Plaza, 34100 Block (12:36 a.m.) Two men got in a physical fight in a parking lot near a local bar. At least one of the men was drunk. One was taken home by a taxi cab driver and the other was arrested and released on bail less than 24 hours later.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Pacific Coast Highway / Ritz Carlton Drive (12:23 p.m.) A male subject was impersonating a lifeguard by wearing a white long sleeve t-shirt that said “Lifeguard” and carrying a yellow radio. There were no other lifeguards on the beach and he was lingering around the bathroom.

DRUNK DRIVING Ocean Ridge, 33000 Block (1:21 p.m.) A drunken man got into a black and silver Toyota FJ Cruiser and drove towards Del Avion. The caller claimed this same man was run over by his own truck last week because he was drunk. www.danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION: By Ruth Nastof, Vice Commodore

Dana West: The Friendliest Little Yacht Club on the Pacific Coast H

as the upcoming Dana Point Boat Show & Green Expo got you thinking about adding boating to your lifestyle? Do you want to meet new friends, fish, cruise, Ruth Nastof have great boating experiences and fun at social events, or involve your children or grandchildren in a junior’s sailing program? Then you might want to visit Dana West Yacht Club and consider becoming a member.

Dana West Yacht Club will be at the boat show June 9 through 12 at booth number 45. Stop by and learn about all the opportunities and happenings that occur at our club—you don’t have to be a boat owner to join.

We will be offering a special reduction for new members on our initiation dues during this four-day event. Our monthly dues are $76 with no usage minimums and no equity payments.

The yacht club is located on the island side of the harbor. Just come over the bridge and we are the first building on the right-hand side. We have plenty of parking,

so come join us.

On Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m. we are hosting a “Hawaiian Luau Party” with live music and dancing for those who are interested in experiencing our yacht club and meeting our membership.

Open House at Dana West Yacht Club is Sunday, June 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This is open to the community to promote club membership. There will be appetizers and live music by The Surfers. Our Flag Officers, Board of Directors, Race Chairman, Fleet Captain, Port Captain, Junior’s Chairperson, Chairperson of our Business Networking, and Islander President will be on hand to greet guests and discuss the myriad opportunities we offer our members. The special initiation fee reduction for new members will also be available at the Open House.

There are also clubs within our club, like our Business Networking Group that meets every Monday evening. If you are into fishing then the Rod Busters would be of interest. We even offer a ladies’ club, the Islanders, just to name a few.

During the year we hold monthly social events like pancake breakfasts, an

Italian night, specialty parties, Karaoke, brunches, the DWYC Shipmates Walk for the Cure every September for the Susan G. Komen event in Newport Beach, and our Annual Christmas Armed Forces Dinner for those men and women from Camp Pendleton who cannot make it home for Christmas. 2011 marks the second year that Dana West will host the Sign-up Party for the Dana Point Harbor’s Annual Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. We are also involved in the Boarder Run and offer many racing events.

On the weekend of June 3 through 5, we hosted our annual Leukemia Cup Regatta for the 15th year. Each year, along with the regatta sailing races, festivities are held in our parking lot complete with dinner, live music and live and silent auctions to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Dana West Yacht Club has raised $1.65 Million Dollars in 14 years for this wonderful charity and it has become a proud function of our membership.

There’s much to do and many interesting people to meet, so consider yourself cordially invited to check out the “Friendliest Little Yacht Club on the West Coast.”

Letters to the Editor SUMMER CONCERTS AT SEA TERRACE PARK: A FIASCO IN THE MAKING SHER FULLER

Regarding the city’s choice to hold six summer concerts at Sea Terrace Park; I couldn’t agree more with Beverli Jinn’s comments in her column titled, “If it Ain’t Broke” that ran in last week’s issue.

It will be a giant fiasco. People won’t want to drive around looking for parking forever, then having to schlep their chairs, Dana Point Times June 10–16, 2011

coolers, etc.

The concerts have not outgrown Heritage Park. Has anyone complained? No. Has anyone not been able to find a parking spot? No. Heritage Park is amazing with perfect views and a great vibe, unlike Sea Terrace.

Somebody ought to rethink this and do it now before people just don’t show up because of the hassle. Who came up with this brainstorm anyway?

ONLINE POLL Do you agree with the proposed changes in school fees?

Yes. Public education should be free.

73% No. It will be detrimental to academics, sports, extracurricular and other programs.

18% I’m not sure. I will wait to see how it works.

9% Make sure to sound off on the “DP Times Poll of the Week” at www.danapointtimes.com.

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CORRECTION: In last week’s issue, a story titled Historical Society Awards Scholarships, published in the Newsbites section on page 6, incorrectly referred to award recipient Alexandria Anderson as Alexandra. We regret the error.

For more information, visit our website at www.dwyc.org or just stop on by.

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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Heritage Park is one of three venues in this year’s Dana Point Concerts in the Park series. Courtesy photo

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GETTING OUT

Go.See.Do

Enjoying a family-friendly movie in the park is a great way to start the weekend, so bring low-back lawn chairs, blankets and maybe even a picnic dinner and enjoy an entertaining evening under the stars. This week’s feature, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, begins at 8 p.m., Friday, June 10 at Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road.

This second movie in the C.S. Lewis, Chronicles of Narnia franchise, takes lead characters Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, cousin Eustace, King Caspian and Reepicheep (a warrior mouse) on a voyage aboard the ship Dawn Treader. The fate of Narnia rests in their hands as they visit mysterious islands and a river of gold to confront magical enemy creatures on their way to a reunion with the Great Lion Aslan, their friend and protector.

Free popcorn will be served. Refreshments, including candy, soda, bottled water, hot chocolate and coffee will be available for purchase. Concession proceeds go to local nonprofits and/or schools. The Dana Point Youth Board will be selling glow necklaces for $1 each to raise money for their annual Adopt-a-Family program.

Next up will be Shrek Forever After on June 17 and Despicable Me on June 24. All movies are rated PG. For more information call Community Services and Parks at 949.248.3530 or send an email to smurphy@danapoint.org. —AS

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

friday

Aloha Friday 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Surfing Heritage Foundation presents a “taste of Oahu” with music by Makena, “talk story” with Randy Rarick, giveaways, pupus and more. 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, 949.388.0313, www.surfingheritage.org.

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Peppino D’Agostino 7:30 p.m. Guitar master performs in the Lord of the Strings concert series at the Dana Point Community House. Tickets $25. Show June 11 at the Mission Viejo Civic Center. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

The Beach Ball 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The BGC Capistrano club celebrates their 20th anniversary at the Pelican Hill Resort. Tickets $220. 22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, 949.467.6800, www.bgccapo.com.

Delanty Art Show 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Rick Delanty displays his coastal art originals. 2510 Via Durazno, San Clemente, 949.492.8995, www.delantyfineart.com Dana Point Boat Show & Green Expo 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Event in the Dana Point Harbor. Begins at 10 a.m. during the weekend. Admission $12. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, www.danaboatshow.com.

New Arrivals Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company tasting fee is $15 for seven wines.

212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Steel Guitar Workshop 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Hulaville.

2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Win Free Concert Tickets!

The first three people to email us with DP Times Free Concert Tix in the subject line will receive a pair of free concert tickets from The Coach House to see Kora-Rock/Funk Collective Band on June 15th. Include your name and phone number. EMAIL: tickets@danapointtimes.com Dana Point Times June 10–16, 2011

Free Movie in the Park

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San Clemente Beer Festival 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Left Coast Brewing Co. hosts the first San Clemente Beer Festival to support local military, featuring microbrews, live music, food and more. $30 (VIP $35). 1245 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, 949.218.3967, www.scchamber.com.

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50’s Music at Agostino’s 8 p.m. A night of rock, pop and doo-wop with Eddie B. Trio at Agostino’s Ristorante & Bar. Tickets $15. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., 949.661.8266, www.agostinosbythesea.com.

Blue Whale Watching Cruise 12 p.m.-2 p.m.; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Search for blue whales with Dana Wharf on their high-tech OCean Adventure catamaran. Departures daily. Adults $42, kids (3-12) $29. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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.

Roller Derby Game 7 p.m. The local women of the South Coast Roller Derby team take on Cal Skate Roller Derby at the Capistrano Sports Rink. Tickets $12 advance, $15 at door. 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, 310.869.4870, www.southcoastrollerderby.org.

OC BBQ Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. BBQ festival at the OC Fair and Events Center. $10. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.408.9781, www.ocbbqfestival.com.

Second Saturday Art Fair 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Monthly art event along the streets of downtown San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

Live Music Cruise 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf’s Saturday music cruise featuring the music group, Feed the Kitty. Full bar onboard. Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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SOCSA Showcase 2011: Catch Your Rising Stars! 5 p.m. Event showcasing the talent of students in the South Orange County School of the Arts featuring musical performances, art displays, catered dinner and much more in Porthole Theater at DHHS. Tickets $50-$75. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

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WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A new exhibition on the world of water at the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

San Clemente Car Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The 16th annual car show along Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente featuring more than 300 cars on display, vendors, entertainment and much more. www.villagesanclemente.org.

Signature Safari Capt Dave’s Safari has daily departures for whale and dolphin watching on a high-tech catamaran with underwater viewing pods and more. Call to get times, pricing and more info. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

Whitey Harrison Exhibit 10 a.m. The Ocean Institute hosts a memorial exhibition of surf legend Whitey Harrison. $4.50–$6.50. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

monday

Ketel One Kabana Nights 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Salt Creek Grille presents an event with cabanas, appetizers and drinks on the patio Sunday– Thursday. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

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Felisha 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Live music at Renaissance.

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

BeDazzled 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The popular drag queen show at Adele’s. Tickets $10 advance; $15 at the door. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

Selma’s Happy Hour 11 a.m.-close. Happy hour all day at Selma’s. 218 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.2828, www.selmaspizza.com.

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California Surf Museum Gala 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Celebrating 25 years of the museum in an event with food, music, silent and live auctions. Tickets $95. 312 Pier Way, Oceanside, 760.721.6876, www.surfmuseum.org.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 10) Mission SJC’s Historical Exhibit 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano’s historical collection featuring paintings, religious artifacts and historical documents. Free with paid admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Comedy Show 9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs at Hennessey’s. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

tuesday

Best Day Foundation Fundraiser 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Special fundraiser event at The Cellar featuring live music and much more. $5 donation at the door. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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Lee Roy 7:30 p.m. Live music and beer pong and drink specials at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

Ball Park Pizza 31654 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite H, San Juan Capistrano 949.493.6852 Best known for: Gourmet pizza in a sporty atmosphere Most Popular item: Pepperoni pizza Ball Park Pizza in San Juan Capistrano creates a homey atmosphere for sports fans to enjoy pizza and a game. For 30 years, this location of Ball Park has sought to provide a fun, sport-themed setting for local residents. Employee Staff photo Tony Balderas hand makes all the pies, mixing his own dough and tossing each before it hits the oven. The menu includes everything from garlic bread and buffalo wings to hot sandwiches and ice cream. Even with all of these options, Balderas still says his most popular item is pepperoni pizza. Although Balderas describes the atmosphere as “simple,” he also said he definitely wants sports to be the main theme of the restaurant.

The walls are covered with local youth league sports team banners, and the players frequently hold end-of-the-season parties at the eatery. The flat-screen televisions that also adorn the walls add to the sporty environment by displaying major athletic events from around the country for fans to enjoy. The banners help to create this community setting where everyone feels welcome. Kids from around the neighborhood can come in and see their team banner or team picture hanging on the wall and feel a sense of recognition. They can also devour the pizza and indulge in arcade games that fill the restaurant. Ball Park is a great place for adults and kids alike.

Price Range: $5.99-$26 Reservations: Not needed

Payment: Cash, credit Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. seven days a week

Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Getting Out” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

Benny on Flamenco Guitar 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Brandi Smith 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

wednesday

Jim Summers and Friends 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Popular artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Summer Beer Tasting Series 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Bryan Molar of Wine Warehouse.

Plus there will be a raffle. Tasting fee is $15 for seven beers with meats and treats from The Meat House.

212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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Old Capistrano Farmers Market 3 p.m.– 7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba in San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.4700.

Kids Storytime at the Casa 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters ages 3-5; free.

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

San Juan Summer Nites Concert Series 6 p.m.-8 p.m. San Juan Summer Nites Series kicks off at Historic Town Center Park with a free community concert featuring “Steely Jam,” an expo, food, drinks and much more. 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

AT THE MOVIES

BY Megan Bianco

Midnight in Paris is Magical

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or decades parents and grandparents alike have been preaching, “They don’t make them like that anymore.” They’re pondering an era they experienced in their youth or even just fantasizing of a time before their birth, in part, because the present comes off as underwhelming or disappointing. The films, the fashion, the music, it all just seemed better back then. With Woody Allen’s summer release Midnight in Paris, © Sony Pictures Classics our protagonist faces just these feelings.

Screenwriter Gil Pender (Owen Wilson) loves visiting Paris, his dream city, while his fiancée Inez (Rachel McAdams) is counting the days until they can return home to Hollywood.

And running into Inez’s insufferable friend Paul (Michael Sheen) while touring doesn’t make things any better for Gil. That is until one night, while wandering off after a dinner party, Gil winds up in a 1920s car that takes him to a surreal costume party with guests who look just like Cole Porter, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway—only to discover they really are those famous personas. And

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By Krysta Worthen

from then on, Gil is determined to get some feedback on his own writing from Hemingway (Corey Stoll), Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston) and a charming ‘20s flapper named Adriana (Marion Cotillard).

Allen’s latest feature is both an ode to nostalgia as well as wake-up call to those who dwell in the past. Already a sentimentalist, Allen returns from a bit a of a dry spell the last few years with this delightful fantasy piece. He channels his earlier fantasy films such as The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) and Everyone Says I Love You (1996). Wilson does a fine job of playing the Woody lead here, and McAdams, Cotillard and Léa Seydoux are memorable as his lady companions.

Sheen, Stoll, Hiddleston, Adrien Brody and Kathy Bates are entertaining in their supporting roles and cameos. With summer break practically here, Midnight in Paris is sure to be one of the most enjoyable comedies to begin the season. DP Megan Bianco is a senior at Cal State Northridge majoring in Screenwriting and Film Criticism. A 20-year resident of San Clemente, Bianco is also a graduate of the California Conservatory of the Arts and JSerra Catholic High School.

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Vine Wine Tasting & Food Pairing 7 p.m.–8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

thursday

90 Minute Sunset Harbor Cruise & Beyond 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Cruise offered by Dana Wharf. Adults $25, kids (3-12) $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com

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Third Rale Blue 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Blues band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Father’s Day Brunch Buffet with Beer 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. The Cellar hosts a special event with food and beer. $30 adults, $15 kids. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

NSSA Surfing Competition 7 a.m. Surf competition at Salt Creek Beach. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.923.2280, www.nssa.org.

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

Picnic with Progressives 6 p.m. Meeting to discuss various issues and a BYOB and food event at Dana Point Drive Picnic Grounds. RSVP. Dana Point Drive, Dana Point, scnj66@yahoo.com.

Summer speaker series: Basic Needs 6:30 p.m. An evening of conversation, drinks and light fare at The Ecology Center featuring inspirational design thinker, Tinker Hatfield. $10–$25. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

Have an event?

Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com www.danapointtimes.com

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by Myles Mellor 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 Last week’s solution:

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On Life and Love After 50: By Tom Blake

Mid-life Couples need Financial Plan Before Cohabitating M iddle-aged couples should have a financial plan before moving in together. Savannah and Bill—not their real names—did not have a plan and it has resulted in relationship unrest.

Savannah said, “I (55) met a great guy (64) online 11 months ago. We are engaged. We’ve kicked around a November wedding date (each has been married twice). We met in June and I moved into his house in December.”

They did not have a financial agreement, although they talked about setting up a joint account, but she said there isn’t enough left in her paycheck to contribute to it. Bill gave her a credit card to pay for household expenses.

Savannah said, “He makes at least twice as much as I do and I have some residual debt from a second marriage, and I support my mid-20s daughter.

“He generally pays for things when we go out and will not allow me to pay though I often offer. He also pays the household expenses. I pay for all my own expenses. I have very little left over at the end of the month—I was unemployed a bit last year and am also paying back money he lent me.”

Savannah said she and Bill recently came back from a four-day trip where he spent “a great deal of money on wine purchases and other things.” She feels he resents having spent so much and has had a sudden change of heart. He no longer wants to marry in November; he

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is concerned about the relationship finances.

Savannah said, “I was pretty surprised. He wants me to cut off my kids and reduce my debt before he will commit to getting married. I see his point, and he says he loves me and wants to marry me eventually, but it’s giving me a bit of pause as to his true feelings.”

On Life and Love After 50 She is nervous and doesn’t like the

By Tom Blake feeling.

When I asked her for more details, she said, “It’s complicated now; it didn’t seem so before. He expressed disappointment that I had not repaid any of my debt and had not given him money towards our joint expenses.

I have never felt financially mature or responsible. I definitely spend too much on shopping and eating out. I have stopped that completely since he and I spoke.”

I asked Savannah about supporting her daughter. She said, “My daughter is working, but only brings home $800 per week. She is spoiled and enabled, and I think it’s bugging him. I spoke to her today about needing to start paying her own way even if that means a change in lifestyle.”

She said Bill has been engaged a few times and added “…the ring is beautiful and rescued from a past engage-

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ment of his.”

I’m not surprised there is trouble in this relationship.

Bill has had a change of heart, but it likely wasn’t sudden.

He’s been evaluating the relationship since she moved in.

That he makes double what she makes isn’t important; her financial baggage is what has him back-peddling.

I don’t care how much money a man or a woman has or earns. When he or she keeps paying for a partner, resentment often builds within the giver.

Bill is wise for wanting Savannah to get her finances in order before he commits to marriage. But he may not be Mr. Perfect either. Since he’s been engaged “a few times,” one wonders how often that engagement ring has been recycled.

He probably feels that indirectly he is supporting Savannah’s mid-20s daughter. If the daughter is bringing home $800 a week, she is likely earning $50,000 a year or more. The poor baby can’t live on that? If Savannah wants to hold on to this guy, she has to stop spoiling and enabling her daughter.

Bill may also feel that Savannah’s finances could deteriorate even further, and he doesn’t want to be the bank.

This relationship is on shaky stilts. A financial understanding beforehand could have prevented the unrest. DP To comment: Tompblake@gmail.com. For dating information: www.FindingLoveAfter50.com

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DP LIVING ONCE UPON THIS COAST: Doris I. Walker

Face to Face With a Twisting Funnel Cloud Doris Walker recalls severe weather in 1950s Ohio

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ews in every direction about the continuing rash of violent storms sweeping across this country brings me to reminisce about my own experience with one while living in Ohio.

We had no warning. We were unprepared. Emergencies were always the result of too much snow—towering drifts brought on by the Lake Effect. But this was the preview of a warm Cleveland summer evening. I had just returned from buying a new swimsuit—a blue onepiecer. I tried it on to show my mother and brother.

It was June 8, 1953. It was raining. Then all of a sudden it was thundering. Then it was hailing—with loud thuds like horses’ Doris I. Walker hoofs on the roof. We looked outside and realized they were tremendous hailstones—about the size of baseballs.

My father was out of town on business and Mom suggested that, since I was dressed appropriately, I should go outside and gather some hailstones to show him when he returned. She gave me a pail and I stepped outside into a wild wind.

Left: This prefabricated house was blown off its block foundation, while those behind it, with secure basements (along with their occuThe sky was very yellow. It was also very noisy—like pants) withstood the strength of the tornado. This resilient bush remained, while large, denser trees crashed down. Right: This photo shows many roaring train engines. Then I saw the black funnel the aftermath of the1953 tornado—appliances scattered included this vintage ringer-washer before spin cycles were included. Part of the cloud coming right toward me. Innocent of its capacity, house remains. Photos courtesy of Doris I. Walker I stood there and watched, an inquiring journalist-in-the“That was a bloody awful storm,” his English father said. spared. The injured were treated by hand-held flashlights in making.

“Is it done yet?” the hospital there where I was born.

As the swirling funnel got to the street corner one lot After we had a reassuring spot of tea with them, Ronnie My neighborhood had severe damage from the hitfrom me, holding me transfixed, it luckily veered to the took me home. Only the car’s headlights got us through and-miss path of the twister. Twenty homes there were right and moved down the side street—rising up a bit over the tangle of tree branches and wires, now worsened completely wiped out—not even debris left on their lots. the first two houses, then diving down to scrape the roofs by the persistent wind. My mom and brother Alan were The only fatality on our block was a 3-month-old baby. The off the rest on the block. Debris flew out in all directions. relieved to see us.

Then Ron had to make the final trek tornado’s force had lifted him from his father’s arms and Stunned by what I was witnessing—and when the dirty carried him five lots down, then crashed him against a air began to hurt my eyes—I realized I should head indoors back home.

The next morning as calm weather returned, Alan and I garage door. The stunned father woke up buried in a pile of with my awesome hailstones. I could feel them crashing took a walk around our residential block. splintered lumber. down around me and heard them dentJust a few lots from us the damage began.

Another man was lifted from his house and carried ing parked cars. Twisted shingles from In only 27 minutes Roofs were gone; some furniture was still blocks away, safely. Drivers along my street reported havour house lay on my path across the visible where walls had also disappeared. ing felt their cars uplifted, then floating on air for a while driveway. I went indoors and related what of terror, the The next block around the corner had before being bumped back to earth.

I had experienced. All the power was out.

For weeks the newspapers carried classified ads with tornado had killed recently been built with prefabricated My high school boyfriend was visiting, homes with no basements, revolutionary such messages as: so we tuned into his car radio. Yes, it was nine, injured 400 in those times. All five of them had been “LOST – Tornado took our family photo albums. Are they an unexpected tornado that was headed blown off their foundations, the first four in your ruins?” from our far West Park area to the near and damaged or landing on the pad next door. The last one “FOUND – the framed high school diploma of Thomas west side, where his family lived. He had only the street for a landing zone.

Givens – blown into our tree!” destroyed more asked me to accompany him to see what Trees along the way were decorated When my father returned from his trip, he was stopped had happened there. than a thousand with such things as Christmas tree light

by Ohio National Guardsmen patrolling the disaster area; The sky was now darker than I had strands lifted from attics. Strangest was our house was at its center. Dad had to prove his identity ever seen it, since street and traffic lights homes. an antique iron shoemaker’s last, which and address in order to enter it. He thought he would find were all out. There were severed wires had become embedded in a tree trunk. ruins, but all we had to show for the wild adventure were on some streets, but Ronnie proved to be A bathtub had crashed through a neighbor’s roof. A toilet a few shattered shingles and melted hailstones; the power a good enough driver to wiggle around or bypass them. We stood at a dangerous angle, hanging onto a pretzel-shaped had been off for 48 hours. didn’t realize that some of them were still live. pipe. The washstand beside it was unhurt, though a toy When we had been listening to the car radio earlier, When we reached his neighborhood several miles from truck had landed in it.

Mayor Anthony Celebreeze came on and exclaimed: “Don’t mine, there was tragic damage all around. It was an older That evening’s newspapers described it as a war zone. worry, fellow Clevelanders. We have the tornado under neighborhood and many of the large trees were down, their The funnel cloud had become a tornado when it touched control!” He went on to serve as U.S. Secretary of Health, huge roots upended and blown clean of earth. One of them Education and Welfare under two presidents. But despite down at the airport, then hit our neighborhood, then had landed on his roof.

Ronnie’s. It had continued its erratic leaps by racing across his calm assurance, the National Guard stayed around for We searched the one-story house cautiously, but found the Cuyahoga River, then ripping up part of downtown another week or two. DP no trace of his parents. However, we were greeted by the Cleveland and finally committing suicide in Lake Erie. © 2011 by Doris I. Walker cadence of the half-a-hundred parakeets the family raised.

In only 27 minutes of terror, the tornado had killed Doris I. Walker is an award-winning author and Orange So down we dashed to the basement and saw that all was County Historian who makes her home in Dana Point and nine, injured 400 and damaged or destroyed more than a well within the two large flight cages. Then we spotted the thousand homes. Most of the deaths occurred in Ronnie’s serves as Program Director of the Dana Point Historical frightened parents huddled together on the floor between neighborhood, where our 100-year-old high school was Society. the cages.

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BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • After making it out of the CIFSS Masters Meet at Cerritos College on May 27, the dynamic duo of Connor Kaddatz and Alaina Alvarez advanced to the CIF State Meet June 3-4 at Veterans Stadium at Buchanan High School in Clovis.

For the varsity boys team, Kaddatz ended up finishing in sixth place in the 1,600 with a final time of 4:09.58.

Trabuco Hills senior Jantzen Oshier finished the race with the fastest time of any county runner in the history of the State Meet with a final time of 4:00.83,

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The gala dinner will be held Saturday, June 11 on the campus of Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive in Mission Viejo at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner, live music by Alex Navarro and special host Mission Viejo Mayor Dave Leckness. For tickets, contact the church office at 949.837.7467.

The kickoff barbeque will be held on Sunday, June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Doheny State Beach (Area B).

Tickets for the kickoff barbeque are just $10 per person and include a full barbeque, games for kids, bicycle safety checks by Rock N’ Road Cyclery, live music and a ceremonial departure of the 15 RFH cyclists

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Ride for Hope cycling event will help orphaned children in Namibia, Africa. Courtesy Christ’s Hope International

and local cycling enthusiasts at 3:30 p.m. sharp.

Onsite tickets will be available for the kickoff barbeque as well as online at http://rideforhopectcbbq.eventbrite.com.

A 15-mile Fun Ride for local cycling enthusiasts departs with the RFH cyclists at 3:30 p.m. from Doheny State Beach to Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo.

A $25 donation is suggested for the Fun Ride and includes a T-shirt. Advance registration for the Fun Ride is available at http://rideforhopectcfunride.eventbrite.com.

Dana Point Mayor Scott Schoeffel and Mission Viejo’s Mayor Leckness will be at the barbeque at 2:30 p.m. for the ceremonial departure of the 15 cyclists who will be riding from Dana Point to Daytona Beach.

The RFH Coast to Coast cycling event is a 3,450 mile, nine-day trek across America in support of Christ’s Hope International. Fifteen dedicated cyclists

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while Elias Geydon of Loyola High School took second place with a final time of 4:04.04. Oshier, who entered the meet with the fastest 1,600 time in the county this season—a 4:04.24 at the Orange County Championships earlier this spring—now has the second best, fully automated time in state history. He came close to beating the 4:00.29 time that was set by former Riverbank High star German Fernandez following the 2008 CIF State Meet at Cerritos College.

For the varsity girls team, Alvarez finished in 14th place in the 3,200 race with a final time of 10:36.16. hope to raise over $200,000 for the African based non-profit that supports orphans and helps people afflicted with HIV/AIDS. The cyclists will stop in Tempe, Albuquerque, Lubbock, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, Tallahassee, and finally, Daytona Beach—raising funds and educating residents along the way.

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Grom of the WEEK Ian Crane Age: 17, Halstrom High School San Clemente surfer Ian Crane has resolved to make a big push for points in this year’s ASP Star series. As a top young surfer, Ian is at an interesting time of life—not quite a grom, not quite an adult—where participation in amateur series such as Surfing America Prime and Volcom Qualifying Series can be just as important to a budding career as pro junior and pro events. And, making it through high school also remains a priority. One would think that would be too much to juggle, but Ian is taking it all in stride and doing well on all fronts. With one more year of school to go, he is not only jetting around the world for pro contests, he must also remain focused on Photo by Jack English/surfimages.com both training and education. His hard work and dedication has been paying dividends lately as evidenced by his big win at the VQS juniors division in Newport last month where his victory earned him a $7,000 pay day. No sooner had that excitement settled than he was off once again, en route to Mazatlan to surf in the ASP 4-Star Quiksilver Clasico where he made a very respectable showing advancing into the round of 32. Up next for Ian: Surfing America USA Championships, June 18-25 in Huntington Beach and Lower Trestles and then he departs on July 4 for the 4-Star Copa Quiksilver El Salvador. —Andrea Swayne

Passing Judgment

Shaun Tomson Signing his Book at Hobie on June 15

Surfing America Launches ISA Judging Course

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n a sport like surfing, where judging is subjective, scoring and performance criteria are often a mystery to competitors and their families, but it absolutely can not be a mystery to the officials judging the surfers’ rides.

For these reasons, Surfing America, the National Governing Body for surfing in the US, will hold its first International Surfing Association (ISA) Judging and Officiating course June 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Irons In The Fire, 150 East Avenida Magdalena at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course.

The program is open to anyone—surfers, parents, coaches, judges and officials—interested in learning about how surfing is judged as well as those who would like to earn ISA certification as a professional judge.

“Developing a judging education program like this is extremely important to the future of our sport,” said Surfing America Judging Director Erik Krammer, who will be the course presenter. “And the fact that this same program is being offered globally will help to ensure consistency all around the world.”

Judges who complete the course will be

BOARD SHORTS Heartbreaker in Peru for USA Team The PacSun USA Surf Team returned home from the 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Peru, May 21 to 29 with no medals and an overall fifth-place finish in the contest. But the disappointing finish was not without lack of great surfing by every member of the team.

The entire contest was documented in a series of eight video episodes that can be viewed on www.surfingamerica.org.

Log on to see action packed footage including many high-scoring heats by local team members Luke Davis (Capo Beach) and Kulia Dana Point Times June 10–16, 2011

Surfing America Prime judges score surfers’ rides from atop the contest scaffolding.

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registered on the ISA International Judge’s Register for one year and receive an official ISA judges’ ID card.

“We plan to get all member organizations actively involved as well—ensuring the competitive pathway is uncluttered as it can possibly be with regard to consistency and understanding about judging and contest results,” said Surfing America Executive Director Mike Gerard.

But this type of education is also a

Doherty (San Clemente).

For Davis, the finals were well within reach as he made it through to the last day of competition only to have his hopes dashed in the repercharge.

The team agrees that although this year’s comp was frustrating, those that are eligible to compete next year will chalk it up to a learning experience and put everything they have into coming back stronger in 2012.

“We really need to focus on our competition skills—get a better act in that area,” said Head Coach Ian Cairns as he summed up Episode 8: The Final Day. “And with our surfing talent, we’ll have success in the future.”

valuable tool for athletes, coaches and parents.

The cost is $100 and includes lunch, a course manual, interactive DVD, International Level 1 Certification, international and national registration and access to the International Judges Exchange Program.

Registration is available online only at http://surfingamerica.ticketsocket.com/.

For more information, email Krammer at erikkrammer@surfingamerica.org. DP

UPCOMING EVENTS June 11: DLSA Back to the ’60s Contest, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach June 16-18: NSSA National Interscholastic College, High School and Middle School Championships, Dana Point, Salt Creek June 18-19: Surfing America USA Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier June 25: DLSA Menehune Surf Championships, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach June 21-25: Surfing America USA Championships, San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles June 25-July 3: Billabong ISA World Surfing Games, Panama, Play Venao June 26-July 3: NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier

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ust in time for Father’s Day, surfing legend Shaun Tomson will be at the Hobie Dana Point store, 34174 Pacific Coast Highway, on June 15 beginning at 7 p.m. for a slide-show presentation, Q&A and signing of his book, Surfer’s Code: 12 Simple Lessons for Riding Through Life.

Surfer’s Code tells a story of terrible loss and miraculous rebirth and reveals that “lessons of a life spent surfing are the lessons of surfing through life where every moment holds the possibility of failure and tragedy, every moment the promise of success and happiness.”

The event is free and Simple Shoes will be sponsoring giveaways. DP

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 56-59˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 10-14’ Poor-Fair Remarks: A decent mix of holding Southwest groundswell and minimal Northwest windswell prevails on Thursday. Surge is light and visibility is generally pretty low, making for poor-fair diving conditions overall.

Short range: Size is in the 3-5’(waist-head high) zone on Thursday as Southwest swell holds steady and minimal Northwest windswell mixes in. For Friday 3-4’+(waist-shoulder high) surf is the norm as Southwest swell slowly eases and trace Northwest swell mixes in. Conditions look favorable for the mornings with light to light/variable winds.

Long range: Fun surf prevails over the weekend as Southwest swell slowly fades and small Northwest windswell mixes in. Better exposed breaks are good for 3-4’(waist-chest high) surf through the weekend, with light morning winds offering favorable conditions. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

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