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Restoring the Focus After one year on the job, Superintendent Joseph Farley is credited with pushing CUSD forward E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 5

Capistrano Unified School District Superintendent Joseph Farley with student portraits in district headquarters.

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Lindsay Steinriede Wins Pro Longboard Contest in France

Doheny Beach Celebrates 5th Annual Surf-A-Rama

Low Level Emergency Declared at Nuclear Plant

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City and Business Calendar Saturday, July 23

Sunday, July 24

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

Summer Concerts in the Park 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The free 2011 Summer Concerts in the Park series continues with a Calypso, steel drum and Reggae music performance by Sapadilla at Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road. Bring low back lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of live music. Free parking is available at Strand Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road and Salt Creek Beach Park, PCH and Ritz Carlton Drive. Free shuttle bus service will run from Strand Vista Park to the Salt Creek Beach lot from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and free shuttle assistance from the Salt Creek lot to the concert area will be available for seniors and those with disabilities.

Surf-A-Rama 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive. The Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association presents a celebration of everything surf. Event admission is free but day use parking at Doheny is $15 if you don’t have a State Parks pass. For more information see www.dohenystatebeach.org.

For more information call 949.248.3530, email smurphy@danapoint.org or see www.danapoint.org.

Monday, July 25 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282, Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org

Thursday, July 28 Senior Twilight Dinner 5 p.m. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street. Cost is an $8 prepaid donation. For more information call 949.248.3536.

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THE LATEST: San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was forced to declare a lowlevel emergency after one of its non-nuclear security monitoring systems failed to work properly Saturday, July 16.

At 6:12 a.m., parent company Southern California Edison issued what’s called an “unusual event,” the lowest of four emergency classifications at a nuclear power plant, according to a statement by SCE. The affected system, which is one of multiple monitoring systems, was restored within 45 minutes, the statement said. The “unusual event” was exited at 9:50 a.m. after plant workers conducted “further analysis and testing to ensure its continued operation,” the statement said.

“Both San Onofre units operated safely throughout the event, which posed no risk to the facility, workers or the public,” the statement said.

Spokesman Gil Alexander said in an email that the cause of the system problems is still being investigated. SCE information technology professionals are reviewing the computer system in question, he said.

“In addition, we are discussing with other plants whether other facilities have experienced similar issues so that we can compare lessons learned,” Alexander said.

The last “unusual event” occurred April 4, 2010 when an earthquake in Baja California caused what SCE described as “minor ground motion at the plant.”

“There was no damage and the plant continued operating safely through the brief declaration period,” said SCE spokesman Gil Alexander by email.

The latest declaration comes as the nuclear power industry faces greater scrutiny in light of the disaster at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant in Japan. In fact, the NRC released a 96-page report July 12 detailing recommendations in five primary areas: To better clarify regulations, which have evolved Dana Point Times July 22–28, 2011

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates.

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2 A sand sculpture of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, created to compete at the 2011 San Clemente Ocean Festival. Photo by Danielle Johnson

in piecemeal fashion; ensure added protection against earthquakes, floods and fires; enhance mitigation efforts and strengthen emergency preparedness.

Locally, groups like San Clemente Green have been calling for greater scrutiny of nuclear power plants and outright closure of SONGS, in part, because of its proximity to fault lines and the potential for tsunamis.

To raise awareness, members of the group even created a sand sculpture of SONGS at last weekend’s San Clemente Ocean Festival. Participants spoke at Tuesday night’s San Clemente City Council meeting to express concerns not only about the safety at the plant but also that their first amendment rights had been infringed upon at the Ocean Festival. Gene Stone told the council he had been handing out fliers at the event and was told he could not do so because of “potential littering.”

City Manager George Scarborough stated that event organizers may have been unaware they could restrict the people from handing out information to the public.

WHAT’S NEXT: As for the power plant, SCE was required to report its “unusual event” within 15 minutes of the incident, Alexander said. “As at other times, resident NRC inspectors have access to any part of the plant to observe how personnel respond,” he said. Plant officials must prepare a detailed report to the regulator about how

…Marijuana Dispensary Ordered to Pay Legal Fees?

THE LATEST: A judge on July 12 ruled in favor of the City of Dana Point ordering one of the medical marijuana dispensaries—the city has been battling in its nearly two-year legal fight—to pay attorney’s fees in the amount of $138,067.10.

The judge’s ruling stated, in part, that “Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1032(b) and 1033.5(a)(10)(B) collectively provide that the prevailing party in a civil action may recover, as a matter of right, attorney’s fees when authorized by statute.”

It also noted that while the amount of hours used by city attorneys in this case were high, they were necessary and at a rate of $229 per hour reasonable, “…given the collective experience of plaintiff’s counsel, the complexity of the case, and the public benefit generated by public nuisance actions.”

This ruling adds to the $2.4 million Orange County Superior Court Judge William Monroe ordered the dispensary to pay in March when he declared the city victorious in its public nuisance lawsuit filed in an effort to shut the business down.

The Capistrano Beach dispensary, Beach Cities Collective, has been closed since January when the city, citing building code violations, had it red-tagged.

WHAT’S NEXT: Beach Cities Collective has filed an appeal to the 4th District Court of Appeals FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www. danapointtimes.com to see the court’s ruling.

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… Poche Beach?

THE LATEST: Permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the San Diego Regional Water Quality Board are among the last hurdles needed to do beach work at Poche Beach, Orange County Parks officials told the City Council Tuesday night.

The county hopes to get permission from the two agencies first to conduct periodic sand removal with tractors near a scour pond that regularly backs up and second to divert water treated by the $3 million ultra-violet filtration system directly to the ocean.

For years, Poche, bordering the south edge of Dana Point’s Capistrano Beach community, has been listed as among the state’s most polluted by nonprofit Heal the Bay. Additionally, residents, particularly from the Shorecliffs neighborhood, have also complained that access to the beach has been hampered by water backing up from the pond.

Susan Brodeur, a senior coastal engineer for the county, and Leslie Ray, a coastal park district supervisor, gave a presentation Tuesday of the work at Poche. Ray said the county cannot remove sand unless workers are sent to the beach to shovel out the sand. She also spoke of hindrances because of the Western snowy plover and the grunions.

Councilman Jim Evert lamented the regulatory hurdles to solve problems at the county-run beach.

“This is absolutely absurd,” he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The public comment period for the Army Corps permit continues through August 12 and residents were encouraged to contact the agency to express their support. The water quality board’s permit is under review and comments may also be submitted.

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Eye on DP (Cont. from page 3) Ray said she could not say when the problems would be resolved but said county officials’ “best guess” was some time in November.

FIND OUT MORE: To see the Army Corps public notice, visit www.spl.usace.army. mil/regulatory/pn/201000849.pdf. Visit SDRWQB at www.swrcb.ca.gov. —SNG

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…Man Sentenced for Sex Crimes?

THE LATEST: Former dance instructor and Ocean Institute employee Jason Alan Marian, 32, of Mission Viejo on July 19 was given two years and eight months in state prison for engaging in sexual relations with a minor and secretly videotaping several teenage girls undressing after a pool party at his home. The People requested a seven year, eight month sentence.

According to a press release from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Marian was found guilty by jury on April 30, 2010 of the following charges: Four felony counts of using a minor for sex acts, one felony count of sexual penetration by

DP Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Kylie Corbett 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.

Tuesday, July 19 DISTURBANCE/FAMILY DISPUTE Doheny Park Road/Victoria Blvd, 25800 Block (9:51 p.m.) Authorities received a call about a man and woman shouting at one another inside their motorhome.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (9:23 p.m.) Two people were caught afterhours engaging in sexual activities in a public Jacuzzi. When the deputies arrived, the man exposed himself by taking off his shorts to change.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Blue Lantern/Santa Clara Avenue, 34300 Block (8:40 p.m.) A man was seen urinating outside of a business and bothering customers.

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foreign object of a minor, two felony counts of oral copulation of a minor, one felony count of possession and control of child pornography and one misdemeanor count of secretly filming another with the intent to arouse.

The filming took place at the home of Marian and his wife—both dance instructors at Mission Viejo Dance and Performing Arts Center the time—during an April 2007 pool party. Marian invited a group of female dance students between the ages of 12 and 14 to use a Slip ‘N Slide in their bathing suits in a nearby park. When the girls returned to his home for a barbecue and swimming he instructed them to change their clothes in a bathroom so as not to harm the furniture with wet bathing suits, authorities said.

One of the victims noticed a camera in the bathroom, removed it and gave it to her parents who notified police.

An unlawful sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl was discovered by Orange County Sheriff’s Department officers during the investigation of the filming incident.

Between December of 2005 and June of 2006 Marian groomed a 16-year-old

dance student as a victim. He offered the teen help with a science project by taking her to his other job at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. He was convicted of one additional felony count each of “using a minor for sex acts and sexual penetration by foreign object of a minor” for incidents that took place both at his home and at the beach.

According to Ocean Institute management, Marian was dismissed from his duties in 2007 when the incidents first came to light. It should be noted that Marian worked in a tech support position at the Institute and was never employed in a teaching capacity.

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…New Jobs at Target?

THE LATEST: A new Target store, under construction in San Clemente, will kick off its recruiting effort at a job fair at the Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 W. Avenida Pico in San Clemente, August 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WHAT’S NEXT: The defense claimed discovery of additional evidence regarding the sexual assault at the beach and the court on July 18 ordered those counts to be retried.

WHAT’S NEXT: Target also plans to host a mass hiring event in the Talega Business Center August 11 to August 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a flier. The retailer also plans to lease space near the store to help with recruitment, according to the staff report.

The San Clemente City Council approved the 142,206-square-foot Target at the corner of Avenidas La Pata and Vista Hermosa in May 2010. The store is expected to open in October.

FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www. danapointtimes.com to read the full story including victim impact statements. More information can be found at www.occourts.org. The case number is 07SF0537 and was prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Tony Ferrentino. —AS

FIND OUT MORE: In addition to in-person job fairs, those interested in applying can do so online by visiting www.target.com/ careers, selecting hourly stores positions and searching for San Clemente. Applicants can also visit an employment kiosk near the front of any Target store. —SNG

DISTURBANCE Amber Lantern/Santa Clara Avenue (6:42 p.m.) A 6-foot-tall man was seen at the dead end of a street with a rolling backpack and a picnic basket. He was yelling and approaching people in a violent way for unknown reasons.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Del Avion/Niguel Road (7:32 p.m.) A 14-year-old boy was seen walking with possible possession of a gun. The informant didn’t know whether it was real or fake, and was also concerned because the boy was laughing.

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DISTURBANCE/MECHANICAL Margarita Street/Christina Drive, 33900 Block (4:27 p.m.) Two 14-year-old teenagers were bothering nearby neighbors by riding their homemade push scooters up and down the street.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Via Fortuna/Via Lopez, 26500 Block (6:14 p.m.) An informant called authorities because every time he leaves his house, his neighbors call him names and threaten to kill him.

SUSPICOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Monarch Beach Drive/Stonehill Drive (3:56 p.m.) Teenagers wearing dark clothing were down in the canyon setting off fireworks.

CITIZEN ASSIST Jeremiah Drive, 24600 Block (11:33 a.m.) A black GMC truck was blocking a resident’s mailbox for more than three days.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES San Marino Plaza/La Cresta Drive, 34000 Block (1:45 p.m.) A woman called authorities because someone set her potted plant on fire.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Via California/Dana Bluff, 34500 Block (5:37 a.m.) A concerned citizen contacted authorities after hearing screaming and possibly a car accident.

DISTURBANCE San Marino Plaza, 34100 Block (2:16 a.m.) Four Marines were seen outside of a bar pushing one another. The informant couldn’t tell whether they were joking, but wanted them gone.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Pacific Coast Highway/Crystal Lantern, 34200 Block (1:35 a.m.) Two women, who had been drinking, were seen walking up to the drive through window of a fast-food restaurant.

PETTY THEFT Stonehill Drive/Del Obispo, 33550 Block (12:56 a.m.) A tall 17-year-old male with long hair was seen stealing an 18-pack of Budweiser. His vehicle was unidentifiable.

PATROL CHECK Niguel Road/Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (12:56 a.m.) An informant called authorities about a neighbor’s sliding glass door because it was open while no one was home.

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RECKLESS DRIVING Del Prado/Blue Lantern (7:12 p.m.) A driver in a black Toyota Tundra took a corner too fast, causing one of the personal watercraft in the bed of the truck to become loose.

FOUND PROPERTY Vista Sole Street/Ritz Pointe Drive (10:02 a.m.) A woman’s purse was found in front of a resident’s home on the lawn.

TRAFFIC STOP Pacific Coast Highway/Doheny Park Plaza (2:57 a.m.) Harbor House Café called authorities after a customer dined and dashed. Deputies later found the customer in a taxicab.

Saturday, July 16 VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Mar y Sol/Dana Coral, 25100 Block (9:41 p.m.) When a married couple came home, they found teenagers toilet papering their home. The husband ended up chasing the kids down the street.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Dana Point Harbor Drive/Cove Road, 24200 Block (6:33 p.m.) Objects within a red Volkswagen Jetta appeared to be rummaged through. The car was unlocked.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Dana Point Harbor Drive/Puerto Plaza (2:36 p.m.) Several homeless people were seen drinking and being rude to people who were fishing. www.danapointtimes.com

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‘The Mason of Capistrano Unified’ Superintendent Joe Farley’s first year seen as success

By Jonathan Volzke Dana Point Times

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hen Dr. Joseph Farley was hired to lead the Capistrano Unified School District, he was the seventh superintendent for the 52,000-student district in just four years.

That was a year ago. Now, by all accounts, the revolving door on the Superintendent’s Office at Capistrano Unified School District has not only been locked down, it’s been torn out.

Board meetings that once drew sheriff’s deputies as they degenerated into shouting matches have been replaced by cordial, professional sessions. In the past, crowds were so numerous school officials would only let in new attendees as others left, like a trendy nightclub, to comply with fire codes. Now, meetings are sparsely attended, by PTA officials and those concerned with a particular issue.

In a district dominated by politics for years, another focus has emerged: On students and learning. And many are quick to give Farley much of the credit.

“In one short school year, Dr. Farley has returned a laser-like focus to classroom instruction and student learning to all levels of the district,” Marco Forster Middle School Principal Carrie Bertini said.

Farley was a unanimous selection for the board last June, when they voted 6-0 (Trustee Anna Bryson was absent but issued a statement lauding him) to hire Farley away from Anaheim Union High School District, where he’d been superintendent for five years. He earns a base salary of $275,000, plus additional contributions to his retirement account and $600 a month in a car allowance.

Farley said he recognized Capistrano Unified had lacked leadership when he arrived, and that had taken a toll on the district’s employees as well as the community. Restoring trust with both groups was a top priority. He held community forums, created advisory groups with stakeholders and launched a “Back to the Classroom” tour to meet district employees as well as parents.

His game plan: To be accessible, visible, available and outgoing.

“I had to become the face of the district,” Farley said during an interview in his office. “And if I said I was going to do something, I did it.”

It wasn’t always good news. Farley told parents at the South Orange County School of the Arts at Dana Hills High School that their hopes of raising enough money to build a new theater there were unrealistic and that the district would focus its efforts elsewhere. He was the point man when the district delayed awarding a bid for much-anticipated swimming pool at San Juan Hills High School.

“Frankly, at the time, he gave us answers we didn’t want to hear,” said Eric Wersching, a Ladera parent supporting the pool. “But he told us there were questions with the bid, and as a taxpayer I was pleased to hear that. He was candid, competent and he’s honest. As a result of that, there’s much a better attitude and feeling here at the district.

“What a difference a year makes.”

The pool bid was ultimately awarded, and construction is underway. The district has also settled a lawsuit the original landowner at San Juan Hills, which will allow construction of the football stadium move forward, too. Additionally, Capistrano Valley High is getting a long-awaited campus theater. Under Farley, the district also launched a “curb appeal” effort to use district workers to spruce up the appearance of campuses. A 1940s teacherage adjacent to San Juan Elementary School—where the teachers and headmaster once lived—was restored, and large photoDana Point Times July 22–28, 2011

Capistrano Unified School District Joseph Farley with students. One of the positive things observers have said about Farley’s first year is his willingness to visit campuses and work with staff and students. Courtesy photo

graphs of students, taken by students, now grace the walls of the CUSD administration building. With even something seemingly as small as the portraits, it all matters, Farley said.

“When visitors come to district office, the photos are a daily reminder about the kids in our schools,” Farley said. “That’s why we’re here.

Internally, Farley immediately flattened out the district’s rigid top-to-bottom organizational chart, making it clear his door was open to anyone. The district’s system of hiring administrators was reviewed and improved, giving employees more faith in promotions and appointments. Since he started, 14 administrators have been replaced, by resignations, retirements, or “other means,” Farley said. But, acknowledging tight budget times, no new positions have been created.

He also centralized many processes that had been decentralized over the years, intentionally, through budget cuts or even lack of attention. “The leadership at the school sites wasn’t getting the support it needed,” Farley said. “In a well led district, there has to be centralized expectations and standards.”

The district in the 2010-11 school year rolled out a new educational model that focuses entirely on the elements of how a lesson is designed and how it is taught.

The program started with 21 schools, Farley said, and became so popular among the educators that 21 more schools will use it next year.

Bertini said Farley visits her campus often, which initially made staff nervous because they weren’t used to the school’s chief being so visible.

“Once it became clear to all that his only objective was the same as ours, student learning, and what bringing to table, in his support and experience, those feelings diminished,” Bertini said.

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But Farley was hired by a different board of trustees— two members were recalled and a third replaced in elections just five months later—and apprehensions remained.

Farley, who has a four-year contract, said his focus didn’t change after the election.

And parents, who led not only the recall but an initiative to make trustees elected by local area instead of district wide, said they’re happy with the focus. Farley has made parent volunteers, formerly some of the loudest critics of top district administration, his allies.

“For the first time in a long time, we’ve had a chance to talk about classroom instruction, school safety and cleanliness and we had all of our questions answered,” said Michele Langham, president of the Capistrano Unified Council of PTSA. Farley said appreciates the support, and is quick to credit trustees, staff, teachers and volunteers with the successes of the past year. Even as he says Capistrano Unified is again the best district in the state—“maybe the country”—he admits “you can always be better.” Particular areas of focus include closing the “achievement gap” between English and English-learner students and also working with school leaders statewide at changing, stabilizing, how schools are funded. One potential solution: Using a combination of sales and property taxes instead of relying on property taxes alone. Trustees in June approved a $372 million budget, the first since 2007-08 that did not require cuts.

But for the first year, Farley believes he has met his goals. District leaders agree.

“By all measures, not only meeting but exceeding expectations,” Trustee John Alpay said. “In some respects, you can call him the mason of Capistrano Unified School District, laying a solid foundation from which to rebuild the school district.” DP www.danapointtimes.com

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P rops , R ecogn i t i ons and M orsels of Info Operation Joining Forces The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group has kicked off a new program dubbed, “Operation Joining Forces” to encourage residents of Dana Point and surrounding communities to “adopt” a Marine and his (or her) family during their upcoming deployment.

The 5th Marine Regiment Headquarters Company is set to depart in August for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan—a long time to be away from family and the comforts of home.

With this in mind, participants are encouraged to be creative in their volunteer role as an “adoptive” family. A few ways residents can help out include sending goody boxes and writing letters to your Marine while in-country, offering assistance in any way needed to the deployed Marine’s family, sending items that will bring a bit of home and comfort to the deployed Marine in Afghanistan and much more.

“As a nation, we owe our brave service members and their families more than gratitude,” said Terry Rifkin, Director of Support and Outreach for the group. “We owe them

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our support.”

To register, log on to ww.danapoint5thmarines.com and fill out the registration form. Operation Joining Forces will then match volunteers up with a Marine and his family and provide contact information to both parties.

For more information, contact Rifkin at 949.412.3475 or via email at terry@terryrifkin.com.

out of a hat a name for their respective teams from pieces of paper that list all 30 teams in the NBA. So what team name did Kellen’s team draw? The dreaded green weenies from the East, none other than the Boston Celtics. Karen is trying to cope with the news. She loves her grandson dearly, but… Our thoughts are with her. —Tom Blake, DP Times Columnist

A Lakers Fan’s Dilemma Karen Jensen, Assistant Vice President of Pacific Western Bank in Dana Point, is a dyed-in-the-wool Lakers fan. During the basketball season, she leaves her purple and gold official Lakers jacket on the seat back of her office chair. The name on it reads “Magic Jensen,” and on the file cabinet behind her desk, there are various bottle head figures of Lakers players—Odom, Kobe, Fisher and Gasol to name a few.

Now she’s got a dilemma. Her sevenyear-old grandson, Kellen, has become a basketball fan and Karen’s thrilled about it. He recently joined a basketball Little League. The teams in Kellen’s league draw

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Lindsay Steinriede Wins Roxy Pro Biarritz Lindsay Steinriede of Dana Point won her first Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard title at the Roxy Pro Biarritz, La Cote de Basques, France on July 16. She earned the highest wave score—8.65 out of 10—of the event to defeat fellow Californian and two-time ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion Jennifer Smith. The win sent Steinriede to the top spot on the ASP World rankings.

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Exchange Student Hosts Needed STS Foundation, a nonprofit student exchange organization that has been placing international exchange students for 20 years, is looking for host families in Dana Point for the upcoming school year.

Visting students will integrate themselves into a local family with the goal of experiencing American culture as an American high school student does. In turn they will provide insight into their own culture.

Two of the students STS is looking for host families for this year are Lilian and Janne. Lilian is a 16-year-old girl from a small town in Switzerland who loves sports. She has done athletics for seven years and has recently started rowing. She has been a Girl Scout for seven years. She enjoys cooking, skiing and listening to music. Janne is a 17-year old boy from Finland who considers himself athletic and friendly. He loves playing soccer and has played for nine years. He is also a very good guitar player and enjoys swimming, bowling and playing billiards. Both are excellent students and will have their own spending money and health insurance.

Host families must provide a separate bed, family meals and a loving and safe environment. If your family is interested in being a host family please call Lillian Clemente at 1.800.522.4678 or send an email to lillian@ stsfoundation.org. For more information, visit www.stsfoundation.org.

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ALL HANDS, AHOY: By Beverli Jinn

Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

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y little Chevy S10 is 23 years old. It has over 250,000 miles on it. About six years ago I was backing out of a parking place in our subterranean garage and Beverli Jinn forgot that there was a big concrete post on my left. Crunch! My front fender groaned in agony as it took the hit.

I haven’t washed the truck since. What would be the point? There’s no pretending that either of us is still young and beautiful and full of zip.

Still, there was a hint of exuberance in the air last Saturday morning as my S10 and I headed north on PCH. We were going to a car wash: The Patriot’s Day Marine Car Wash in the parking lot of South Shores Church. The Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor this event every so often to support the Marines from Camp Pendleton.

So, yes, even to a staunch peacenik like me, it was energizing to see exuberant young Marines waving miniature American flags where Crown Valley Parkway connects with PCH. Along both sides of Crown Valley after I made the right turn, red, white, and blue flags had been stuck into the ground to create a sense of unity and pride. At the entrance to the church parking lot, perhaps a dozen troops, mostly but not exclusively male, clad in shorts and tee shirts, shouted and waved to encourage passing motorists to turn in.

My plan, however, was to cruise past this group, park along the curb, and walk in unnoticed. This I managed to accomplish, hoping that my truck would understand and maybe even appreciate not having to move past the glistening red fire truck or the huge black and white Hummer of the Sheriff’s Department or the yellow Lamborghini rumbling and revving its way out of the parking lot.

What I wanted to know was this: what happens to the sudsy, oily, polluted water Dana Point Times July 22–28, 2011

that runs off the cars and blacktop as a product of the washing process? Is it captured somehow and hauled away? Is the runoff diverted, perhaps into the sewer system, perhaps into the treatment plant built by the city to cleanse the Salt Creek water before it empties into the ocean?

I walked downward through the parking lot, past the barbecue and pastry lines provided by the VFW, pausing frequently at various canopy-covered table displays, heading for the area at the far end where perhaps three dozen Marines sprayed, scrubbed, chamoised and even blow-dried a steady lineup of cars. Music screamed and thumped from a silver Infinity G35 parked to one side of the assembly line with its doors open.

At the lowest corner of the area, a barrier consisting of three rows of sandbags had been built to prevent the water from running off down the steep hill through a community of homes toward the ocean.

At the perimeter of the sandbag barrier, a small pump labored in what seemed to be a futile attempt to direct the wash water through a green garden hose along the hillside back toward the church. Further inspection revealed that the green hose was connected to a faded red hose that eventually disappeared into a large black pipe that probably provided access to a sewer line. There was no indication that any of the runoff water was actually reaching the black pipe.

Returning to the brave little pump, I spoke with two Marines as they labored with a five gallon plastic bucket to scoop the water from around the pump and toss it into some nearby bushes. Impressed by the young men’s industry and by their polite responses to my questions, I was nevertheless dubious about the effectiveness of the drainage system itself.

As I walked back up the slope of the parking lot toward my grimy truck, frustration set in. What kind of distorted logic was leading us to believe that it is an

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act of patriotism to tip the young men and women of our armed forces for washing our cars? What kind of self deception is it to pretend that it’s okay to pollute our watershed as long as we don’t actually watch the contamination flow into the sea?

Is that the message of all those red, white and blue flags?

Jinn is an author and retired English teacher. She welcomes her readers’ feedback via email at beverlijinn@cox.net.

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Letters to the Editor SPARE US THE REVOLUTIONARY COMPARISONS RANDAL SEECH, San Clemente

Rep. Diane Harkey’s (DP Times, July 1, Vol. 4, Issue 26) comparison of the American Revolution with the “California Republican Legislature Revolution,” which amounts to refusing to negotiate a balance of service cuts and increased revenue, is a bit strained, to say the least. First of all, we do have representation with our taxation, even if it’s not the brand she likes. There is a very American reason the Democrats have a majority in the Legislature and a Democrat as governor. They were elected by a majority of the voters.

But we have a minority of the Legislature dictating our tax base and thereby forcing increased cuts in government programs all Californians use, forcing state park closures, fewer loans for California’s college students plus increased fees and probably more cuts to come for education.

While recognizing California is in debt and needs revenue to provide a certain level of services, Gov. Brown promised he would not raise taxes or keep the then-

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current ones, unless the voters approved of them. But as a self-styled “revolutionary,” Mrs. Harkey and her party have even refused to let us—as in We the People—have that vote. Maybe the Republican legislators were afraid that California voters might side with Gov. Brown. Should I thank Mrs. Harkey and her fellow Republican legislators for saving us from ourselves by not letting us vote? Uh, thanks?

Quite an Independence Day revolution you’ve got there, Mrs. Harkey. Go ahead and do your job as you see fit, but please save us from the self-congratulatory revolutionary hero rhetoric. By the way, if the Founding Fathers had been unwilling to negotiate and compromise we might still be a colony, and we certainly wouldn’t have our current Constitution. I’ll be celebrating American Independence Day all right, but not the “California Republican Legislator” one.

Thanks, just the same.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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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

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OC Fair 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Runs Wednesday through Sunday until August 14. Admission $6$11. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Karaoke Night 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Shorecliffs Golf Course hosts the karaoke event with a live DJ, appetizers and food/drink specials. 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, 949.492.1177, www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com.

Estate Buyers 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Premiere Estate Buyers is searching for antiques and collectibles at the Holiday Inn San Clemente. Bring your antiques to find out what they’re worth. Continues Saturday. Free. 111 S. Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente, 217.726.7590, www.thrassociates.com.

Taming the Shrew 7:30 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse performs at Historic Town Center Park. Tickets $15.

31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Big Time Rush 7:30 p.m. Concert at Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Bianchi Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company. $15. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

“Oklahoma” Buzz Night 7:30 p.m. Saddleback College Arts Department presents a fresh and vibrant take on an American classic onstage in McKinney Theater with performance through July 31. Tonight is 2-for-2 night; with general admission $27. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Derek Bordeaux 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Carl Pino 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

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Go.See.Do

Surf-A-Rama

Doheny State Beach will celebrate its 5th annual Surf-a-Rama on July 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly event showcases everything “surf” including exhibits of vintage surfboards, woody cars and more than 75 vendors showing the latest in surfboards, water sports and surf-related products.

“We’re very excited about this year’s festival,” said Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association President Bill Brooks. “It incorporates, more than ever, the many threads that make up the tapestry of surfing at Doheny.” Historic photos and memorabilia will be on display to help tell the story of this classic surf break. Surf personalities, including Mike Hynson of Endless Summer movie fame, will be highlighted and food and Hawaiian entertainment will round out this beachside tradition. New this year—blue-tarp surfing demonstrations. Visitors can try this new pastime that mimics surfing a blue tarp “tube” on a skateboard and meet the locals who pioneered it. Attendees can win prizes in an opportunity drawing and those who purchase more than 25 tickets will receive free membership in the DSBIA—a nonprofit organization that raises money to fund the rebuild of the visitor’s center aquarium as well as educational programs at the beach. The event is free, but day use parking is $15 if you don’t have a state beach pass. For more information, see www.dohenystatebeach.org. —Andrea Swayne

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Sawdust Festival 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The annual art show and festival is up and running in Laguna Beach. General adult admission $7.75. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.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.

Annual Adventura Luau 1 p.m. Live bands, Polynesian dancers and traditional Luau food at Adventura Sailing Association. $15-$35. 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, 949.493.9493, www.aventurasailing.com.

BeDazzled 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Popular drag queen show at Adele’s. $10–$15. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

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Ryan Cabrera 8 p.m. Guitarist, songwriter and Texas native in concert at The Coach House, also featuring Void 808, Micah Brown, Wake The Street. Tickets $15-$18. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

The Fab Four & Jumping Jack Flash 8 p.m.

Tributes to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones at Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Live Music Cruise: Section 8 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Dana Wharf’s Saturday music cruise. Full bar onboard. Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Children’s Plant Walk 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Walk is for children ages 6 to 12 (but open to anyone) wanting to learn the common names for some of our most common native plants at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Donation $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Rob Mehl 8 p.m. Surf/Hawaiian concert at Hulaville.

Tickets $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Tribute to David Bowie 8:30 p.m. Space Oddity: David Brighton’s Tribute to David Bowie at The Hanger at the OC Fair. Tickets $15. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

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Wine Tasting 1 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine hosts a wine tasting. Cost $15-$18. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

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Whitey Harrison Exhibit 10 a.m. Visit the Ocean Institute’s exhibition of surf legend Whitey Harrison. Runs through August. $6.50 adults, $4.50 kids.

24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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Blue Whale Bonanza! 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.

Concerts in the Park 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Free concert at Sea Terrace Bay Park featuring Calypso music by Sapadilla. Pacific Coast Hwy. and Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

Jaloha 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Island blues at Renaissance.

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

Selena Gomez & The Scene 8 p.m. The Disney star performs at the Pacific Amphitheatre. $27.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Trifecta Sundays 5:30 p.m.-late. Horse racing wagering and live music at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Mike DeBellis and Friends 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Jazz on the patio at Ciao Pasta Trattoria. 31661 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.5002, www.ciaopasta.net.

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monday

WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Exhibition on the world of water at the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95.

Open daily. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

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The Surferosa Café

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Poul Pedersen 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Ceramics ClaY Camp 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano offers a camp for children to learn both ceramic handbuilding techniques and how to throw clay on a wheel. $300. Runs through Aug. 5. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Sunshine Art Camp For Kids San Clemente Art Supply hosts art camps for kids ages 5-8 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and ages 9-12 (2 p.m.-5 p.m.). Projects are themed around 20th century modern masters. 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

tuesday

Family Science Night 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute presents a family-friendly event featuring a talk on Pacific Trash Gyre. $7 per person, or $25/family pack. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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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.

Sunshine Readers 11 a.m. The Dana Point Library presents storytime for kids. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

Cheryl Silverstein 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Vocals and piano at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

1402 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2210 BEST KNOWN FOR: American food with an eclectic twist Most Popular Item: Breakfast burrito A revamped restaurant to San Clemente’s food scene, The Surferosa Café, is taking the place of Love Burger. Owner John Haghor bought out the old burger joint and completely overhauled it. “I want to re-invent it,” Haghor said. The new eatery features classic American food with fresh ingredients and what he calls gourmet options. The restaurant Photo by Krysta Worthen offers walk-up counter service during the day and table service at night.

The breakfast menu includes staples like omelets, pancakes and huevos rancheros. Haghor is spicing up the lunch and dinner menu with options such as the basil turkey melt, fresh salads and meals of grilled salmon, tilapia and burgers.

Customers can also bring in their own wine for meals. The interior has been completely redone and is now filled with new, modern décor. The outdoor patio will include a big screen television for business meetings and private parties. The grand opening for The Surferosa Café will be next Saturday, July 30 with a raffle for a $500 shopping spree at Bliss and a new surfboard. Tickets will be handed out Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and the raffle will be Saturday night. Haghor said customers at The Surferosa Café will enjoy a gourmet meal and experience at an inexpensive price.

Price Range: $8-$12 Payment: Cash, credit

Reservations: No Hours: Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday – Saturday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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wednesday

Ringling Bros.

Barnum & Bailey Circus 7:30 p.m.

The circus lands at the Honda Center starting today through August 7. Tickets $16.50-$101.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

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Karaoke7:30 p.m. Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

“Kaleido-Kids” Mini Carnival Day 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Games, face painting, a balloon artist and more at the Kaleidoscope. Donate a new backpack or toy and receive a gift card. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 714.335.5152, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

AT THE MOVIES

BY Megan Bianco

HARRY POTTER: The End of a Franchise

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t’s the end of an era as the media and public have been saying for the past six months. And even for some younger people, the end of part of their childhood. In the same way Star Wars ended for many in 1983 or Lord of the Rings’ films in 2003, the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter has reached its ending point with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. For every generation’s epic, supernatural franchise, there seems to be a trio in the lead roles. This generation’s trio known as Harry, Ron and Hermione have all grown up and are ready to face battle against their longtime nemesis Voldemort.

Taking off where Deathly Hallows Part 1 finished, dark times are upon the school of Hogwarts as a magical civil war between the dark wizards (Voldemort and his army) and good wizards (Harry and the staff and students of Hogwarts). The three best friends (played by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson) are on their own and fighting through near death and struggles of evil dementors and dark magic to stop the villain (played by Ralph Fiennes). Students Neville Longbottom (Matthew Lewis), Luna Lovegood (Evanna Lynch) and Prof. McGonagall (Maggie Smith) try to fend off Bellatrix LeStrange (Helena Bonham Carter), Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) and Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs) on campus while Harry and Voldemort finish some personal business.

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By Krysta Worthen

South OC Young Professional’s Society 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Networking for young business leaders in South Orange County at Salt Creek Grille. Chamber members $5, others $20. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.4700, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

Cheese & Wine Pairing 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $35 for four cheeses paired with wines at San Clemente Wine Company. Pre-payment required. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

thursday

Pacific Animal Productions 11 a.m.

The Dana Point Library presents a fun event on wildlife preservation with live animals. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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Island Nights 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Family event with swimming, dinner (by Iva Lee’s; cost extra) and music by Pan Jive at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. Cost $4-$5. 105 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Steve CopEland & The Ragin Sun 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Blues band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter. Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures

Part 2 stylistically looks and fits the mood and theme of the series’ final chapter. But while Part 1 was heavy on dialogue and emotionally charged, Part 2 is half action scenes and half memoir of a decade of adventures and drama. A sequence called “The Prince’s Tale,” which plays as a montage of the meaning behind the whole series, is arguably the best scene in the film. An awkward epilogue at the end of the film could have been better off left for the deleted scenes. The Harry Potter movies might not be the most accurate adaptations, but they have been for the last 10 years entertaining and a centerpiece of pop culture. 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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Brandi Smith and Jason Foster 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Dan Carlin 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

Strangelove: The Ultimate Tribute to Depeche Mode 8:30 p.m. Depeche Mode tribute at The Hanger at the OC Fair. Tickets $15. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at 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

A Fun Farewell

Point 5th Marine Four Steps Widow Needs to Dana Regiment Support Group hosts pre-deployment Take to Meet Eligible Men barbecue for Marines O O ne of the responses to my most recent column came from Karen, a widow of seven years, who stated that dating for her is non-existent.

Karen said, “After reading many things on senior dating (including your articles for quite some time now), I am still very fearful of that whole scene, not to mention simply not involved in it (i.e. I never meet any eligible men).

“I am a very young 58, in good health. I do a lot of major projects on my own because if I don’t, they won’t get done, and this keeps me in fairly good shape.”

My initial reaction: I wonder why she never meets any eligible men.

Karen added, “I feel that many of the men my age and older couldn’t keep up with me.

I love dancing, but the friend I used to dance with passed away 13 years ago. I love doing things outdoors, but many things are too dangerous to do by myself.”

By now, I was even more perplexed. Why can’t a “young 58” woman in good health who loves to dance meet any eligible men?

But as I read more, I started to understand why.

Karen continued, “I hear great things about the dating websites, but just one bad story scares me off. I don’t go to bars because I don’t drink or smoke; I can’t stand the smell or noise anyway.”

All dating websites are going to have the occasional bad story. That goes with the territory of Internet dating. But if singles prepare themselves to Internet date by reading the warning signs and red flags the dating sites publicize, and study sites such as www.

RomanceScams.org to learn how to protect themselves and recognize scammers, they will dramatically decrease their chance of having a bad experience.

Also, most mature singles don’t go to bars to meet potential mates, however, there

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are an endless number of other places to go to mingle with singles.

And then Karen revealed the biggest reason she isn’t meeting any eligible men: “All of my friends are either married and have ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 families they are always

By Tom Blake involved with; or, they have multiple married brothers and sisters with kids, so they have many nieces and nephews they are always doing things with and or for.

“I enjoy doing things with my friends, but when we get together they constantly talk about this child or grandchild, or that niece or nephew so I just sit and listen. I don’t have any children (so obviously no grandchildren) and no similar stories to tell; they just don’t seem to get that I feel left out.

“I am still close to many of the friends and colleagues of my late husband and because of this, don’t feel I can move into another relationship.”

Without a major, major overhaul in attitude and actions, Karen won’t meet an eligible man unless one falls from the sky.

However, if she truly wants to meet a man, here are four steps I feel she needs to take: 1. Look in the mirror and say, “OK, Karen, it is my fault that I don’t meet any eligible men. I am ready and eager to make major changes in my social life. I must stop rationalizing and blaming my dull and boring life on others or on circumstances. I realize it will take time and effort, but I am a new woman starting today.”

2. Get off the pity pot. After seven years of being widowed, to feel she can’t move on because of being around her deceased husband’s friends is self-imposed guilt.

n July 1, volunteers from the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group prepared, cooked and served tri-tip, burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, beans and homemade desserts upwards of 400 Marines and their families at Camp Pendleton. The event was organized as part of the group’s pre-deployment activities.

“Typically, pre-deployment events are not naturally ‘fun’ events for families as they anticipate the separation from their loved ones,” said Terry Rifkin, Director of Support and Outreach for the support group. “This party was very different. With the support and efforts of the Command and Family Readiness Officer, there was a live band, clowns and activities for the kids.”

According to Rifkin, there was no short-

Since she feels “left out” by them, she needs to get away from them.

3. Expand her circle of friends to include single men and particularly single women. That doesn’t mean she should never see her old friends, but she needs to make a major effort to get out and pursue activities that will lead her to new faces and places. A good, no-cost, place to begin is www.Meetup.com.

4. Become assertive. Not only is it OK for single women to ask a man out, it is wise. In that way, she will select the type of person she’d like to be with. Notice that the word is “assertive,” not “aggressive.”

There is a difference.

Perhaps there is hope for Karen. She said, “Many of the issues I have regarding senior dating (not being in a situation to meet men, not trustful of dating websites, etc.), I must admit are mine.”

So, Karen may decide to change her life. Or, she may decide to continue, as Jim

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Marines attend a pre-deployment barbecue at Camp Pendleton on July 1. Photo by Alan Wickstrom

age of volunteer efforts among Dana Point and other local residents. Dozens of people were on hand to help out the day of the event in addition to those answering the call for baked goods in the days leading up to the barbecue, she said.

“This is just one of our ways of thanking these brave warriors who will be shipping out to Afghanistan in the coming weeks. What a wonderful day it was,” said support group member and volunteer grill master Alan Wickstrom. “Oorah!” DP —Andrea Swayne Morrison sang in Light My Fire, “to wallow in the mire.”

The ball is in her court.

Note: On Tuesday, August 9, I will be giving a speech in Santa Ana to a group titled “WomanSage,” a wonderful association whose mission is to educate, empower and foster mentoring relationships for women 45-plus. My topic: “How Finding Love After 50 Has Changed in 2011 from the Man’s Perspective.” To make reservations for the program (there is a small fee), go to www.

WomanSage.org.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. To comment on his column, email him at TompBlake@gmail. com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAfter50.com DP 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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The only directory featuring Dana Point businesses exclusively AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING Jim Ettinger Design 949.246.0224 33742 Big Sur St., jimettingerdesign@cox.net Nona Associates - Raymond J. Nona A.I.A. 26901 Camino de Estrella, 949.496.2275 www.raynona.com

DENTISTS Dana Point Dental 34080 Golden Lantern, Ste 201, www.danapointdental.com

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James D. Hornbuckle, Esq. 949.499.7370 34204 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.dixonlawcorp.com

BEAUTY SALONS Azalea Salon & Boutique 949.248.3406 24452 Del Prado Ave. Ste. A, www.azaleasalonandboutique.com Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Salon Revelation - Dayna Dallas 949.248.8595 34192 Violet Lantern #2

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Dawgy Style Accurate Bookeeping 949.412.5345 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. 112, lisathebookkeeper@yahoo.com www.todawgystyle.com

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

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FITNESS PROGRAMS

CHIROPRACTORS Pacific Waves Family Chiropractic 949.436.2926 & Alternative Healthcare 24632 San Juan, Ste. 230, www.pacific-waves.com

CHRISTIAN CHURCHES 949.661.3151

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

COINS 949.350.4692

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

GIFT BASKETS

COSMETICS

Ocean Academy www.oceanacademy4u.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES Robert’s Professional Handyman Services Lic. # B853695

949.606.6425

HAIR SALONS

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

Insurance Services

949.218.4464

Junk Removal Green Dump Truck www.greendumptruck.com

949.697.4517

Rocky Taylor Landscaping rjls@cox.net

J. Hill & Associates 949.488.7653 34270 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. A, www.hillrealty.org Lantern Bay Realty 949.661.6441 34179 Golden Lantern, Ste. 103, www.lanternbayrealty.com McDaniel Gilmore Group - 949.464.3243 Surterre Properties Monarch Beach

33522 Niguel Rd. Ste. 100, Monarch Beach 92629 www.mcdanielgilmoregroup.com Prudential California Realty, Shirley Tenger www.tengerteam.com 949.487.7700

RESTAURANTS Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.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

SIGNS

LANDSCAPING 949.697.1770

ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, www.abcembroideryshop.com

Mary Kay Cosmetics & Career 949.248.2868 949.496.1900 Opportunities, Ind. Sales Director - Marline Adams, Patricia Powers License#0737080, pat.powers@cox.net www.marykay.com/madams2

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SURF LESSONS 949.218.4464

Surf Shops

LOCKSMITH Dana Point Lock & Security www.danapointlock.com

949.496.6919

Girl in the Curl Surf Shop 949.661.4475 34116 Pacific Coast Hwy., www.girlinthecurl.com Infinity Surfboards 949.661.6699 MUSIC INSTRUCTION 24382 Del Prado, www.infinitysurf.com Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 Jack’s Surfboards

949.276.8080 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jackssurfboards.com Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 TUTORING 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com

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

949.496.3315

English Tutoring by Susan 949.481.0481 Mathnasium 949.388.6555 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com

Upholstery

PIZZA

Under-Wraps Gift Baskets 949.291.0300 Beach Cities Pizza

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Monarch Bay Haircutters 949.496.1957 20 Monarch Bay Plaza COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. San Clemente Computer & Network Services 949.661.1664 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Utopia Salon 949.661.1664 Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Barry Gary 949.231.9755 www.solutiontek-nologies.com Morgan 949.433.3960 24582 Del Prado, #B, www.barrysutopia.com CONTRACTORs - GENERAL Creative Environments Construction 949.496.3728 Design & Build #464468

JUNIOR WATERMAN PROGRAM

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

Sunburst Landscaping 949.632.0081 Ocean Academy www.sunlandscape.webs.com 949.493.3670 www.oceanacademy4u.com

delta G electrical

949.360.9282 CA #657214, www.deltagelect.com

ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, www.abcembroideryshop.com

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

LANDSCAPING/SPRINKLERS

EMBROIDERY

CATERING

GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

949.496.3315

ELECTRICAL

CAFE - DELI

Christian Science Services 34102 La Plaza

INTERIOR DESIGN Maureen B. Fletcher Interior Design 714.889.9597 momofletcher@gmail.com Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com

Jeweler

ATTORNEY

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Plumbing Chick’s Plumbing

949.496.9731 www.chicks-plumbing.com Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 www.missionplumbingandheating.com

PRESCHOOLS San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria, sanclementepreschool@gmail.com

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City Summer Camps, Locations vary, Register online The City of Dana Point is currently taking registration for a range of summer camps to keep you active for the months ahead.

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RUNNING

BASEBALL

Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run, Santa Margarita

Nationals vs.

Dodgers, Dodger Stadium

July 23, 7 a.m.

July 23, 7:05 p.m.

Tighten those laces for the Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run as Santa Margarita Catholic High School hosts the event in memory of its former student-athlete. Info: www. smhs.org/demillerun

The Dodgers finally return home for a string of games as the boys in blue get started with the first of a 3-game series with Washington.

Info: www.losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com

SOCCER

Manchester City FC vs. LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center July 24, 1 p.m.

One of England’s finest football clubs heads to Los Angeles as the Galaxy play host to another match in the World Football Challenge.

Daphne’s restaurants, Kelly Slater announce the addition of a surf team

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Daphne’s CEO Bill Trefethen (back) and (L to R) Lani Doherty, Tia Blanco, Kulia Doherty, Meah Collins, Kelly Slater, Josh Benjoya and Corey Colapinto gathered for a team meeting, photo shoot and mentoring session at Trefethen’s San Clemente home on July 6. Photo by Andrea Swayne

On July 6 the group was invited to Trefethen’s San Clemente home to be officially welcomed to the team, participate in a photo shoot and enjoy some

July 27, 5:30 p.m.

Unwind from your weekly grind with a kayaking session with Outdoor Adventure Fitness Club. Log on for fees and other info.

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Info: www.lagalaxy.com

Fuel and Focus

hat does it take to cultivate the next generation of professional surfers and promote a successful restaurant chain? San Clemente-based company Daphne’s California Greek thinks it has the answer. CEO Bill Trefethen and 10-time world champion surfer and Daphne’s brand ambassador Kelly Slater have joined together to create and support Team Daphne’s—a group of eight young surfers from Southern California—in an effort to sponsor and mentor them as they work toward future professional careers in the sport.

Next question: What can be better for a young surfer’s career than an endless supply of healthy Mediterranean-inspired food and the expertise of one of the best surfers the world has ever seen? Pretty much nothing, according to the kids hand picked by Trefethen, Slater and team manager Cole Moody and others to be part of the team.

“This is just crazy that we even get to meet Kelly Slater,” said team member Josh Benjoya. “I never imagined that I would ever have a chance to talk to him much less get coaching from him. This is awesome!”

Tia Blanco, another member, said she was excited about the opportunity as well.

“Free food from one of my favorite restaurants and advice from my favorite surfer…I am totally stoked!” she said.

The team includes: From Dana Point Jake Davis (14) and Benjoya (15), San Clemente surfers Corey Colapinto (15), Lani Doherty (18), Kulia Doherty (15) and Blanco (15) as well as 10-year-old Meah Collins of Costa Mesa and La Jolla’s Skip McCollough (15).

KAYAKING

Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, Dana Point Harbor

casual one-on-one time with Slater discussing what it takes to progress in the surfing world. From training and healthy eating to critiquing surf videos, Slater offered

his time and insights to each as they sat together reviewing clips of each young surfer and talking candidly about what it takes to have a successful career.

“There aren’t many food and drink companies that I am really interested in, but when Bill [Trefethen] approached me it was kind of a no-brainer,” said Slater. “At this point in my career, I’m lucky to have the option to pick and choose the companies I align with, and I like the Daphne’s philosophy. I eat there all the time, the food is nutritious and delicious and the ambiance is great. I like that they also showcase art, music and surf videos at the restaurant. All of these kids are on the team because they are already great surfers, so if I can influence them in a positive way, that’s a nice place to be in. It takes this beyond just plugging another brand, works naturally with my life and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

A surfer himself, Trefethen is delighted to have both Slater and the young surf team become a part of the new more health-focused direction he has been taking Daphne’s in since taking over the company about a year ago. “Surfing is an aspirational sport focused on healthy lifestyles, so from a marketing standpoint, it’s kind of a natural,” said Trefethen, “and it’s a great way to help up and coming surfers as well.” For more information, log on to www.daphnes.biz. DP

Grom of the WEEK Corey Colapinto Age: 14, Shorecliffs Middle School

Photo by Andrea Swayne

This month Corey Colapinto got two things that nearly every young surfer wishes for—a new sponsor and some coaching from 10-time ASP World Champion surfer Kelly Slater. As one of eight groms chosen to be a part of the new Daphne’s California Greek surf team, Corey had the chance to hang out with and learn from Slater at the first team meeting. Corey and his Daphne’s teammates spent an afternoon talking and reviewing video clips of their surfing. “I was so excited when I was asked to be part of the team. When I heard that we would be reviewing with Kelly Slater...I don’t even know what to say...I was just so stoked!” said Corey. “I need to learn to be more aggressive in heats and have a lot of stuff I need to work on. Kelly is good at everything in contests and his input will really help me out.” As one of Southern California’s most promising young competitors, Corey was one of the youngest surfers offered a wildcard into this year’s Vans Pier Classic. He also showcased his talents this past season as a member of the top-ranked Shorecliffs Middle School surf team. He took third at the Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) Middle School State Championships, earned a No. 9 ranking after the National Scholastic Surf Association (NSSA) National Championships and finished in the No. 7 spot at this year’s Surfing America U.S. Championships.—Andrea Swayne Page 18

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