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Cultivating A Collection

City Council approves kelp sculpture for Lantern Bay Park E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 5

City Council approved the addition of an art installation titled “Offshore Forest” by Dana Point resident Steve Rydzon to be erected this spring at Lantern Bay Park. Image courtesy of Steve Rydzon

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Volunteers Bring Doheny Whale Walk Back to Life

DOLPHIN REPORT: Girls Soccer Remains Perfect

SONGS Public Meeting Set for February 12 in Capistrano Beach

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CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. La Paz Park, 34111 La Plaza St. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth, please call 949.573.5033 or 951.271.0669 and visit www. danapoint.org.

Recycling Event at Dana Hills High 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern St. Drop off plastic bottles and aluminum for the school’s chapter of the Califor-

Family Story Time 7 p.m.-8p.m. Free pajama story time for the entire family at the Dana Point Library, 33841 Nigel Rd., call 949.496.5517 or visit www.oc.gov.

nia Scholastic Federation and other school organizations to collect and sort. Funds collected are distributed by the PTSA for student programs.

Future events will be held Feb. 9 and 23, March 9 and 23, April 13 and 27, May 11 and 25. Event will be held rain or shine. For more information email president@dhhsptsa.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner 6 p.m. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, visit www.danapointchamber.com for more information.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern St.

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FIND OUT MORE: For an overview of and past stories on the issue visit www.danapointtimes.com. —Andrea Papagianis

…Short-Term Vacation Rentals?

THE LATEST: Dana Point residents engaged in an open conversation with Assistant City Manager Mike Killebrew about short-term vacation rentals Friday, January 18 at a Civic Association forum at the Dana Point Harbor.

In November, the city council approved measures directing city staffers to draft an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.

Current city code is silent on the issue and does not allow or disallow such rentals in residential areas—as a result these rentals are considered illegal.

For the most part, Killebrew said, the city has received a small number of complaints relating to vacation rentals—but grievances have included excessive noise, trash and parking issues.

According to Killebrew less than one percent of the near 14,000 housing units in the city are used as vacation rentals, but these rentals are not subject to the same Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)—a 10 percent bed tax placed on revenue generated by rentals of less than 30 days—that hotels, inns and campsites are.

“The way I’ve heard it before is, Al Capone wasn’t necessarily arrested for all the nefarious activities that he did, but they busted him for violating the tax code,” Killebrew said. “It’s the same thing here. We can regulate or not regulate and allow or not allow vacation rental units but our tax code applies no matter what.”

But, as Killebrew noted, short-term rentals not being taxed is a separate issue.

Currently city leaders are focused on exploring what regulating these rentals would entail. As recommended by the Planning Commission, the city is considering implementing a permit program, limiting the number of occupants allowed in units or banning short-term rentals all together, Dana Point Times January 25–31, 2013

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An aerial view of the Whale Walk in process at Doheny State Beach. Over the last month, volunteers painted three life-sized whales on the coastal walkway. Courtesy of Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association

but hasn’t made any decisions as of yet.

One resident asked how the city planned to fund the staff needed for the enforcement of potential regulations on vacation rentals and pay for additional public safety services.

Killebrew said the imposing of the transient occupancy tax would offsets costs.

Beth Everett, of Laguna Nigel, who owns three rental properties in Dana Point, said rental owners must be held accountable. Everett screens all renters and has never had an issue or heard complaints from neighbors. For three years, Everett has rented to retired federal employee Joanie Smith from the Washington D.C. area. Smith, who accompanied Everett to the meeting, said she’s spent about $42,000

in airfare, lodging and other travel costs in her trips to Dana Point.

Not all agreed.

“It’s important to call these what they are, these are not vacation rentals, these are motels, these are a business that people buy into,” said Gary Clark, a 38-year resident of Capistrano Beach.

Killebrew, who joined the city staff in 2007, said this is one of the “longest unsolved issues” he’s been involved with.

WHAT’S NEXT: Although no agenda has been set, Killebrew said the council could vote on the issue at the next scheduled meeting, set for Tuesday, February 5 at 6 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 33282, Golden Lantern St.

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…Doheny State Beach Whale Walk?

THE LATEST: After a six-year absence, whales once again don the walkways of Doheny State Beach.

A California gray whale appeared in early January and was joined by orca and humpback whales on Monday, as a dozen volunteers, with paintbrushes and rollers in hand, took to the pavement canvas to paint life-sized portraits of the marine mammals.

“We’re really pleased to be bringing the Whale Walk back to the park,” said project leader and retired ranger Jim Serpa in a statement. “We can tell by the response of park visitors today that they’re as excited as we to see the return of the Doheny whales.”

The the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association—or DSBIA—is slated to paint five more whales—including minke, sperm and blue whales—and eight dolphin along the beachfront as part of the project.

“The educational value these paintings provide of the wonderful creatures found just off our beaches is priceless,” said Margie Black, a DSBIA board member and teacher at John S. Malcom Elementary School in Dana Point. “They will hopefully lead to greater public awareness of the need to maintain a healthy environment for us all.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Volunteers are taking a six-week break while the area is prepared for the spring and summer seasons.

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EYE ON DP (Cont. from page 3) it best to wait until all that work is completed before adding more critters,” Serpa said.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information on the project and the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association visit www. dohenystatebeach.org. To volunteer, email Ed Neely at edneely@dohenystatebeach. org. —AP

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… Story Poles to be Erected for Proposed Harbor Construction?

THE LATEST: OC Dana Point Harbor officials announced Wednesday that story poles for the proposed buildings recommended to be part of the Harbor Revitalization Plan will go up on January 31.

The story poles will be erected to illustrate the ridgelines and peaks of the proposed commercial core and dry boat storage buildings in the conceptual plan, the notice said.

“This is a small step in the process toward finalizing our Coastal Development Permit application,” said Brad Gross, harbor director. “Public hearings are still a long way off and there will be ample notice given when such meetings are scheduled.”

Specific construction designs must be completed and included in the application to the California Coastal Commission for a Coastal Development Permit.

The $140 million Harbor Revitalization Plan has been in the works since 1997.

The Coastal Commission approved the implementation plan for land-side improvements in January of 2011.

Land-side plans include the removal and replacement of the harbor’s commercial buildings and the creation of a waterfront plaza.

WHAT’S NEXT: The story poles will be certified by the county’s land surveyor and removed on February 7.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, visit www.ocdph.com or call 949.923.2236.

—Andrea Swayne

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…CUSD Refinancing?

THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District’s decision to refinance its government bonds could not have come at a better time and will save the district and taxpayers more than anticipated, an analysis revealed Wednesday.

Lori Raineri, the district’s contracted public finance advisor, delivered the good news during a presentation to the board of trustees.

Refinancing the district’s general obligation bonds, which were derived from a voter-approved measure in 1999, will save the district $7.46 million, or $650,000 annually, from 2013-2014 through 2025-2026.

In October, savings were projected at $5.52 million—a 35 percent difference.

The refinancing of Certificates of Participation, which are similar to a mortgage, will save the district $3.19 million, or $260,000 annually, over the same period. Both savings combined, the district could save $10.65 million.

Raineri said savings were higher than projected because interest rates continued to fall, up until the bonds were sold.

In both cases, rates eventually increased after bonds were sold. Raineri also said competitive bidding for underwriting saved $1.46 million for the GO bonds and $560,000 for the COPs. “This is masterful work,” Trustee Jim Reardon said. “I’ve seen a number of refinances around the county in municipalities. Nothing resembles this. The amount of money we’re saving is amazing.”

FIND OUT MORE: For the full presentation, visit capousd.ca.schoolloop.com.

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… Another SONGS Hearing?

THE LATEST: The Nuclear Regulatory

Commission announced Tuesday that it will hold a public meeting February 12 in Capistrano Beach to discuss the status of its review of Southern California Edison’s restart plan for Unit 2 of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

The meeting will include discussion of the inspection and technical evaluation of Edison’s response to the NRC’s March 2012 Confirmatory Action Letter on the steam generator tube degradation that caused the shutdown at Unit 3 a year ago.

WHAT’S NEXT: The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Capo Beach Church (formerly Capo Beach Calvary Chapel), 25975 Domingo Avenue. The facility has seating for 1,100. The public will be able to ask questions of NRC staff and Edison concerning the inspection and technical evaluation activities, according to a NRC release.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information and updates, see www.danapointtimes.com —Jim Shilander

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Adding to the Collection Kelp sculpture at Lantern Bay Park OK’d by City Council

By Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times

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ooking out over Dana Point’s harbor, beauty all but slaps you across the face.

But in a good way.

And a simple dive below the horizon presents an entirely new world.

With deep hues of the color spectrum and sunlight sinking into the depths of the ocean, this splendor is often only experienced behind glass at an aquarium or by taking the plunge fit with scuba gear.

But now, a sculpture project at Lantern Bay Park will meld the mysteries of the sea with the seemingly everyday beauty of the harbor—so that later this spring, residents and visitors of Dana Point will walk among the kelp forests typically reserved for the coastal waters below.

On January 15, Dana Point City Council members voted unanimously to approve plans for the city’s latest piece of public art, titled “Offshore Forest” by Dana Point resident Steve Rydzon.

Rydzon, an urban planner and landscape architect with SWA Group in Laguna Beach, answered the city’s “Call for Artists” in early-September. His proposed art installation beat out 20 other public art submissions to fill vacant space at Lantern Bay Park—overlooking the harbor.

“I think a lot of the beauty in that park is self-evident—and hits you over the head it’s so beautiful—and to accentuate something that was already there, I thought we can all see this, So I decided to select something that most of the residents of this city and the visitors of the park may not get to visit,” Rydzon said.

Rather than creating a literal translation of what was around him, Rydzon used his spearfishing experiences, weaving through kelp, to inspire the art installation. The sculptural character and the way light plays off the thick forests of seaweed acted as the foundation for the piece.

“The most beautiful part of it (kelp) is how individual strands stack upon each other and move in coordination with one another, yet are also moving independent of one another,” Rydzon said. “It’s mesmerizing.”

This is the first piece of public art recommended by the city’s Arts & Culture Commission.

Started two years ago, the commission is a “tangible manifestation of the city’s commitment to arts and culture,” said Dana Point City Councilman Scott Schoeffel, who helped establish the commission during his term as mayor.

The idea for the Arts and Culture Commission grew in part from what Schoeffel called his view that art should be a “benchmark of government decisions” Dana Point Times January 25–31, 2013

A view of the Dana Point Harbor from Lantern Bay Park, the future site of the art installation titled “Offshore Forest” by Dana Point resident Steve Rydzon approved by City Council on January 15. Photo by Andrea Papagianis Urban planner and landscape designer Steve Rydzon, of Dana Point, answered the city’s “Call for Artists” in July 2012 for an art display at Lantern Bay Park. Photo courtesy of Steve Rydzon

in Dana Point. Additionally, there was a need within the city for a recommending body to oversee projects through the Art in Public Places program—an initiative aimed at incorporating art into new developments.

Since 1994, the city has required all new development and remodeling projects— such as the construction of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and recreational developments—in excess of $1 million, to contribute to the city’s cultural and aesthetic surroundings.

Participation in the Art in Public Places program is mandatory, as all new developments are required to implement a public art component into their plan, with a minimum value requirement of no less than half-a-percentage of the project’s overall construction costs. Alternatively, a contribution can be made to the public art fund for an equal amount.

This fund is designated specifically for use in public art endeavors.

And this along with private donations— given exclusively to public art efforts—

has funded projects like the Mary Ellen Thomas Fountain in Plaza Park, the soonto-be-completed Doris Walker Tribute at Heritage Park and now the kelp sculpture at Lantern Bay Park.

Dana Point municipal code defines public art as, but not limited to, “sculpture, paintings, mosaics, graphic arts, photographs, fountains, decorative arts, film and video, and the preservation of features or resources of historical, archeological or paleontological significance” that is located on or in a site accessible to the public.

According to city code, the purpose of the program is to “encourage creativity, education and an appreciation of the arts and our cultural heritage.”

Exempt from this initiative are singlefamily homes, multiple-family residences with less than four units, projects subject to regulation under the Dana Point Revitalization Plan and projects with less than $1 million in total cost.

Before the establishment of the Arts and Culture Commission, plans for public art went directly to the Planning Commission and City Council for review.

But now the commission conducts the research and fact-finding in order to make the appropriate recommendations, so the “city—as part of its ordinary business—can act on those recommendations in a focused and productive way,” Schoeffel said.

Schoeffel said his hope is for the com-

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mission to do a lot of hard and behindthe-scenes work to recommend ways in which the council can set an “outstanding environment to not only attract world class music, arts and culture to this city, but also to sustain that.”

The sculpture at Lantern Bay Park will consist of six Cor-Ten steel panels— chosen by the artist for its durability and resemblance to the copper color of kelp—each of which will be laser-cut with a unique pattern mimicking an underwater kelp forest. These panels will stand approximately 5-feet tall and will be placed in a semi-circular form. According to a city staff report, the sculpture will be back-lit during the evening to create a “subtle shadow pattern.”

Rydzon said the fabrication of the sculpture will only take a few hours, but “it’s getting the details just right that will take some time” to ensure things like “structural elements and structural engineering are correct” so there are no issues in the future.

The cost for the project is a maximum of $25,000, including the artist’s and construction fees.

Expected completion of “Offshore Forest” will be sometime this spring, but no timeline is set for construction as of yet. For more information on the city’s Art in Public Places program visit www. danapoint.org. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY ANDREA PAPAGIANIS All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Sunday, January 20 CITIZEN ASSIST Domingo Avenue, 25900 Block (2:29 p.m.)

A male transient threatened the Capo Beach Church pastor and said he would steal from the church after staff removed his bicycle from church property. The man believed his bike was on public property and church officials had no authority to remove it.

DISTURBANCE Golden Lantern Street. 34600 Block (1:08 a.m.) A Los Angeles County Fire captain called and said he was locked inside Turks Restaurant and could not get out. The dispatcher could hear loud yelling and the caller appeared to be intoxicated. Orange County Fire Authority responded to the location for the municipal code violation of overcrowding.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (11:49 a.m.) After customer complaints, McDonald’s employees called regarding a man in a red Chevrolet truck who sits in his vehicle for hours and occasionally sleeps overnight in the fast-food chain’s parking lot. There were also reports that the man watched pornographic movies in his vehicle.

INDECENT EXPOSURE Stonehill Drive/Del Obispo Street (11:38 a.m.) An unconscious man was found lying naked in the bushes off of Sycamore Creek Trail. The Orange County Fire Authority responded and transported the man, who had a swollen cheek and lip, a bloodied nose and a laceration on his cheek, to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo.

Friday, January 18 DISTURBANCE Selva Road, 34100 Block (10:47 p.m.)

A loud party was reported with reckless behavior occurring near Strand Beach.

People at the party were said to be underage and driving irresponsibly on a vacant parking lot.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34000 Block (2:24 p.m.) A front-desk representative at the Double Tree Suites called about a female guest who refused to check out of her room.

The woman had an outstanding balance of $206, but the hotel accepted a payment of $180. She was transported to an area hospital and escorted to admissions.

BURGLARY REPORT Diamond Ridge Court, 33600 Block (9:54 a.m.) A woman reported her home had been burglarized after it was fumigated.

There was no forced entry at the home, where electronics and jewelry were taken.

Fingerprints were being taken and processed for possible suspect identification.

SUPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Beach Road, 35000 Block (8:30 a.m.)

A disoriented woman was found at a Capistrano Beach guard shack with a bag of unknown pills. The woman, whose father recently died, was staying with her mother and was emotionally distraught. An officer drove the woman home and released her to her mother’s care. She refused medical attention.

DISTURBANCE La Cresta Drive/Golden Lantern Street (2:10 a.m.) A 25-year-old male called to report his involvement in a fight with five men, who were repeatedly punching him in the head.

The informant was bleeding but did not

know where the injuries were located. He stated that the other men involved in the fight were last seen at Shipwreck Park, running toward Dana Hills High School.

Officers located and detained one suspect, who called all other involved parties.

DISTURBANCE Cordova Drive/Olinda Drive (12:59 a.m.)

A report was made about two young males engaged in a physical confrontation in the street. The caller did not know if any weapons were involved.

Thursday, January 17 KEEP THE PEACE Via Sacramento, 26400 Block (8:11 a.m.)

A woman called from a gas station requesting officer assistance in obtaining her car keys from her ex-husband, whom was staying with her after being paroled.

The man was apparently under the influence and disturbing the peace. Officers conducted a parole search on the caller’s home. The man eventually returned the woman’s keys and left the area.

FOLLOW UP REPORT Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (3:06 a.m.) An informant reported that a woman pulled a knife on a cab driver outside of the Jack in the Box restaurant, demanded her credit card be returned and ran away. The woman allegedly asked the taxi driver to make a stop at the fastfood chain after being picked up. The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black sandals.

Cycleogical Dana Point’s January Business of the Month

By Robert Sedita, Management Analyst, Dana Point Community Development

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s avid cyclists and residents of Dana Point, Bill and Melissa Mol love the cycling culture found throughout the city, and saw the demand for a full service bike shop that offered a high quality retail experience.

This demand, and their passion for the sport, led them to transition from being employees to employers and opening Cycleogical on March 17, 2012.

As cyclists themselves, Bill and Melissa knew what other cyclists were looking for in a bike shop, and what they expected in its products and services. This firsthand knowledge allowed Bill and Melissa to build a standard of high quality into Cycleogical, to offer a wide array of services including professional bike maintenance and repair, and to sell parts, accessories, clothing and the latest mountain and road bicycles.

This high quality is not limited to just the store’s maintenance and products, but is also found in its customer service, and in the way the Mols sell bicycles.

Purchasing a bike is a lot like purchasing a car, and because of this Bill and Dana Point Times January 25–31, 2013

Heather Johnston, the executive director of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor Steven Weinberg presented owners of Cyclelogical, Bill and Melissa Mol with the Dana Point Business of the Month award.

Photo by Andrea Papagianis

Melissa have built a test ride philosophy into Cycleogical. For a small fee, Cycleogical allows its customers to test ride a bike similar to the one they are interested in purchasing for 24 hours. After the test ride, if the customer decides to purchase the bike, the test ride fee is

put toward the cost of the new bike. In addition to this, once a customer purchases a new bike, Cycleogical provides a free 30-day/100-mile tune up.

Bill and Melissa not only treat their customers well, but they also support their community. They are active in the Boys & Page 6

Girls Club, Dana Point Cycling Foundation and the Dana Point Grand Prix.

At last year’s Grand Prix, Cycleogical sponsored the kids’ race and donated its services, making repairs and performing maintenance to the kids’ bicycles. In addition, working with the Boys & Girls Club and the Dana Point Cycling Foundation, Cycleogical was able to arrange to have 50 bicycles donated to kids at the Boys & Girls Club for the holidays.

Bill and Melissa are also working toward starting a bicycle clinic at the Club to teach kids riding techniques and bike safety.

Bill and Melissa have two boys ages, 10 and 13, who share their passion for cycling. Bill started cycling at 4 years old, and introduced Melissa to cycling while they were attending college.

Before starting Cycleogical, Melissa worked in medical practice business development and Bill worked in commercial real estate, for IBM and with cycle shops. Bill served in the Army for four years and deployed during the first Gulf War, as a combat photographer. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Letters to the Editor NO TWO-WAY ROADS, PROMOTE WALKING AND BIKING JILL RICHARDSON, Dana Point

I implore the decision makers to fully research the impact of increased traffic, time, connectivity and effectiveness before any plan is implemented for two-way roads on Del Prado Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.

Changing the flow of traffic on these routes will increase traffic, add congestion and cause frustration.

We have fantastic weather; our community needs to create more outlets and an awareness of walking, biking and mass transportation as the “new” Town Center is being built. Please focus on this.

SHUT SONGS FOR GOOD STEVE NETHERBY, San Clemente

For too many years, we in Orange and San Diego Counties have, in exchange for the privilege of residing and working in this beachfront paradise, lived in denial that we risk health and life-years every day to what the recent book Nuclear Roulette by Gar Smith, rightly calls “the most dangerous energy source on the planet.”

In our lifetimes, we may never sheath the

sword of Damocles that hangs over us here—in the 4,000-plus tons of highly radioactive nuclear waste (produced by the plant, when it’s active, at the rate of 500 pounds per day, and stockpiled a few miles from our doors) that no container, natural or manmade, can imprison indefinitely.

What we can do is limit the existential threat of a Fukushima-style meltdown.

SONGS has been shuttered for a year.

More than 700 workers there are slated for layoff. In towns around Orange County, homebuilders are offering full-featured homes that require no outside power. The time is right and ripe for closing SONGS for good—and turning our talent and treasure to advancing green power and diminishing greatly the frightening legacy we bequeath to our children and grandchildren.

POSITIVE LEADERSHIP LEADS TO SUCCESS OF ANIMAL SHELTER SANDRA ACKERMAN, Capistrano Beach

A puppy was rescued and taken to the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter over the holidays. The puppy was adopted by a wonderful home, all because of the hard work and effort by the staff and volunteers at our shelter.

As a 30-year founding member, I feel very proud to be part of this organization. I have seen a lot of changes during my time.

Some were good, some not so good.

As long as I can remember there has been an absence of strong leadership. The volunteers weren’t recognized for their significant contributions of hours and extensive efforts to promote the shelter.

I am writing this letter to acknowledge the efforts the staff has made with their relationship with Pet Project Foundation, as well as their continuing effort to provide our animals with the best care and maintenance and provide exceptional customer service to our residents.

As I volunteer in the office, I have seen such improvements with the general morale and a more positive work environment on a daily basis. The shelter director, Kimberly Cholodenko, has taken the lead in improving these relations, by working with staff and volunteers and showing them the respect they deserve. Jen Stinett, our general manager, despite her youth, has matured into a strong supervisor, overseeing the general day to day shelter operations. The Animal Control Officers have a strong presence both in San Clemente and Dana Point by educating the public and enforcing the policies for those cities.

We don’t receive the complaints we have in previous years. The kennel attendants, I cannot say enough about. They work tirelessly and are always positive and willing to help, whether with the volunteers or the public. I am very proud to be involved in our shelter. A statement, I have not always been able to make, but with our current leadership and volunteers, I feel very confident we are headed in the right direction to make our shelter one of the most outstanding, if not the most outstanding.

POPULATION ARTICLE BY JINN RIGHT ON KENT WELTON, Dana Point

Hi Beverli. Nice article on population— our biggest problem (“Today We Are 7 Billion, 84 Million and Counting” by Beverli Jinn, DP Times, Jan. 4-10).

In my view, real morality today is leaving the next generation a balanced budget, a balanced environment and a balanced population.

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THE LIST A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

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WINE TASTING 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Special tasting of Michael Mondavi Folio Wines of Napa Valley though the weekend at SC Wine Company. $15 includes 7 wines, cheese and chocolate.

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

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LORD OF THE STRINGS 7 p.m. Peppino D’Agostino returns to the concert series at the Dana Point Community House. Admission $30. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

AT THE MOVIES: ‘ZERO DARK THIRTY’ Two of the biggest surprises from the announcement of the Academy Award nominations this year were the absence of directors Ben Affleck and Kathryn Bigelow. Both gained glowing praise for their political, suspenseful dramas Argo and Zero Dark Thirty, as well as nominations at other award ceremonies. It would seem, while not everyone enjoyed Zero Dark Thirty, some still found it a landmark in cinema during 2012. For nearly an entire decade after the events of 9/11, CIA operative Maya (Chastain) thoroughly and obsessively leads a nationwide search for the location of Osama bin Laden. After years of help from her allies, disbelief from her oppressors, and numerous Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty. ©2012 Zero Dark Thirty, LLC. radical group attacks around the world, Maya cracks and won’t be satisfied until bin Laden is dead. The film has been getting a lot of attention and criticism for its excessive use of torture sequences which some think are unnecessary and glamorizing in the first half hour. This could be a theory on why Zero Dark Thirty was nominated for Best Picture and Actress, but not Director for the Oscars. While the direction and performances are fine, there seems to be—whether it be pacing and narrative—a spark missing and the lasting impact Bigelow’s Oscar winner The Hurt Locker (2008) had. Nevertheless, award committees seem to think the film deserves the recognition and everyone is curious to see if Chastain will take home the big trophy for Best Actress.—Megan Bianco

DJ RUCKASS 9 p.m.-midnight. DJ spinning at Sunsets, plus drink specials. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

CHRIS CRAM 8 p.m. Wind & Sea Restaurant.

34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

KROOKED TREEZ 8 p.m. Band combining reggae/ rap/alternative at StillWater, also playing is Cirious and Deelux and Solution. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

BERLIN 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $24. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

sunday

LIVE OAK REVUE 8 p.m. Folk rock at StillWater.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

SPECIAL LOCAL SUNDAY SESSION 6 p.m. Special session at Cabrillo Playhouse with Leslie Lowe full band concert, also featuring a performance by Kyle and Dannielle DeAndra. $10 cash donation, with beer and wine served for donation. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.facebook.com/localsundaysessions.

AIR VS. WATER 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Sunsets, plus drink specials. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

WINE AND MUSIC CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf’s cruise on a luxury catamaran with wine, snacks, music and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

CENTENNIAL FARM 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Three-acre working farm at the OC Fair and Event Center designed to educate families about agriculture and its importance to daily life with fruit and vegetable gardens, livestock and the Millennium Barn. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1916, www.ocfair.com.

DELOREANS 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern.

206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

saturday

YOGA IN NATURE 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Special yoga hike at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Admission $5-$10. Limited space; sign up early. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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LIVE MUSIC AT SWALLOW’S 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Southbound and Co. performs, followed at 8:30 p.m. by Anthony Rivera and the Raining Horse Shoes, at Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

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WHALE WATCHING Noon and 2 p.m. Dana Wharf offers daily whale watching tours on the OCean Adventure catamaran. Cost $30-$45. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

monday

SAN CLEMENTE ART ASSOCIATION WINTER JUDGED SHOW Noon-4 p.m. Art show in the San Clemente Art Gallery SC Community Center.

100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

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WAR HORSE 8 p.m. Stage adaptation of the moving and imaginative drama, filled with music and songs, at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Shows through February 3. Tickets start at $20. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.scfta.org.

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RUBEN GONZALEZ 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

STORY TIME FOR CASA KIDS 10 a.m.

Stories for kids ages 3-5 at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. Free.

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

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MICROBREWS BY THE MISSION 4 p.m.-8 p.m. A 14-venue “pub crawl” featuring seasonal micro/craft brews for $4, live music, food/appetizers and more in downtown San Juan Capistrano the last Wednesday of the month.

Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway, 949.493.4700, www.facebook.com/microbrewsbythemission.

LUCKY WINE WEDNESDAY 4 p.m.-6 p.m. A weekly drawing, drink and food specials and more at DaVine Food & Wine. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

thursday

WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS Capt. Dave’s Safari has daily 2.5-hour whale and dolphin watching tours on a high-tech catamaran.Call for times and reservations. Cost $55 adults, $35 children, 2 and younger free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

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KEVIN MISO AND TINI GREY 7 p.m. Talented musicians dominate at StillWater. Also playing: Aloha Radio, Jonathon Ramirez. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

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SUDOKU

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

Why are Online Daters Dishonest About Age? In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at letters@ danapointtimes.com

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’ve heard it so often for years it’s almost comical: “I look younger than my age.”

You’d think looking younger would be an asset in dating after age 50. But some people who say they look younger than their age claim it’s a problem.

Annette from Orange County, wrote, “I have been single for five years. I had one relationship which I regret ending and have found it very difficult to meet anyone I am interested in who is interested in me.

“I am financially successful, have a great career, have raised five amazing children... the difficult thing is I am 59 but look 10 years younger (always have) so I am in-

terested in younger men.

This makes internet dating very difficult.”

It’s not just women who have this “lookyounger” problem.

Jim wrote, “I am 76 and in excellent health.

Moved to the Orlando ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 area 18 months ago to

By Tom Blake avoid St. Louis winters and to work on my golf game. All is going well.

“My issue is I am not attracted to women much over 60. I easily pass for 10 years younger.

“So what I do on Plenty of Fish, SeniorPeopleMeet/OurTime, OKCupid dating sites is list my age as 66, along with information and pictures. Then, when I meet a mutually attractive woman, I tell her my true age before we become intimate.

Sometimes it leads to her seeing me as a liar and ending the relationship.

“My experience is women are interested in dating within a biological age and if you are not loaded, you can’t get around that.

I am not loaded, just financially sound.

Listing my age as 76 almost guarantees no interest.”

Looking younger than one’s age must be a very difficult problem to have. In Annette’s case, she says it’s the reason she’s always been interested in younger men.

And yet, younger men aren’t interested in her. She has two choices: Make herself look older, or change her search strategy, and be open to dating men closer to her age, or heaven forbid, men even older.

Think how those older men would feel when finding a young-looking woman who is financially sound. She’d be a prize to them and no longer alone. Annette’s problem solved.

In Jim’s case, listing his age as 10-years-younger is getting him dates, but little else. Being dishonest about his age doesn’t pay in the end. It wastes the time

Ark of San Juan Brunch to Benefit 3 Charities

Highest Honor in Girl Scouts Awarded to Dana Hills Senior

By Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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fter more than 100-hours of service, Liane Sequeira was presented with the Girl Scout’s highest honor at last week’s Dana Point City Council meeting.

Liane, of Girl Scout Troop 379, earned the organization’s premier achievement—the Girl Scout Gold Award that challenges girls in high school to make a difference in the world or a significant change in their community—for her volunteer work at Aegis Living of Dana

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Liane Sequeira. Photo by Andrea Papagianis

Point, where she played the violin and planned monthly performances and special holiday events with other high school musicians. DP Page 13

of the women he meets. I think he should do what Annette should do. Be more open to dating women closer to his age.

Advice for singles who think looking 10-years-younger than their age is a problem: make it less of a problem. Forget the wrinkles. Seek a mate closer to your age who has important qualities that truly matter: kindness, consideration, caring, loving, inner beauty, thoughtfulness, a good listener, interesting, and above all, who loves and appreciates you. There’s no need to lie.

Older singles should appreciate life and what they have. Those blessed with younger-than-their-age genes should be grateful, gracious and honest. That’s what will attract a mate.

To comment: tompblake@gmail.com Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at www.findingloveafter50.com.

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he Ark of San Juan’s annual Valentine’s Day Champagne Brunch will benefit three charities this year, according to organizer Sue Walshe.

Proceeds from the fundraising event will go to The Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue, Lionel’s Legacy Senior Dog Rescue and the Megan GerhardWeisberg Memorial Fund—a fund for the surviving children of Dana Point’s Megan Gerhard, who died last year during childbirth, leaving behind her newborn son,

10-year-old son and husband.

The event is set for Sunday, February 10 from noon to 3 p.m. at Casanova Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar, 33585 Del Obispo in Dana Point.

Tickets are $50 per person—$25 is a tax deductible donation—and includes hors d’oeuvres, salad, choice of main dish, dessert, mimosas, Champagne and wine.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Make checks payable to The Ark of San Juan and mail to: P.O. Box 117, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693.

For more information, see www.arkofsanjuan.org or call 949.388.0034. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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2013 GRUNION RUN SET FOR MARCH 9

March 9 will mark the fifth year when residents from all over south Orange County descend upon Doheny State Beach to take part in the Dana Point Festival of Whales Grunion Run. Last year’s race drew more than 1,200 participants who ran in the event’s 5K, 10K and 1K runs.

The flat, scenic course layout snakes its way entirely through Doheny State Beach, which offers views of the ocean throughout. Runners will start out on the main road of the park and loop down to the south, where they will turn around near Hole in the Fence.

Participants from last year’s Grunion Run toe the starting line. Photo by Donna Kalez

10K runners will do two laps of the course.

The 10K starts at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9 a.m. so runners who

basketball team needs to get back on track.

After a streak of eight wins in a row that lasted almost an entire month, the Dolphins hit a snag in mid-January.

From December 18 to January 11, the Dolphins went a perfect 8-0. Since then, they have gone 1-3.

The win against the Stallions on January 23 will keep the third place Dolphins (16-7, 3-2 league) afloat in the league standings as they sit one game behind Trabuco Hills.

A road win over San Clemente on January 25 would be just the thing to shake up the league and ignite any hope of a Dolphin push into the playoffs.

The Tritons come into the game with a perfect 4-0 league record. The last time the two squared off it was a close contest, with San Clemente making a late fourth quarter push to get the 64-58 victory.

Dolphin Report

By Steve Breazeale

TRITONS WRESTLING DROPS DOLPHINS, CLAIMS DUAL MEET TITLE DANA POINT— San Clemente wrestling head coach Mark Calentino admitted he was a bit uneasy about the Tritons chances before his undefeated team took to the mats against South Coast League rival Dana Hills on January 22. The veteran coach thought it might be a tossup as to who would walk away the victor.

But with a flurry of successive match wins, the Tritons prevailed, defeating the Dolphins 39-20 to claim San Clemente’s first dual meet title since 2009. San Clemente finished the dual meet stages with a 4-0 record and are 15-0 on the season.

Calentino and his coaches had the match scenarios drawn up as an even split before the night’s action, with San Clemente taking seven matches and the Dolphins taking seven. It would have to be an above average night for either team if they wanted the victory, according to Calentino.

Dana Hills jumped out to an early 9-0 lead after heavyweight Brandon Ramirez defeated San Clemente’s Tyler Maxwell by way of pin fall and 106-pounder Clayton Brock won his match against the Tritons’ junior varsity fill-in Victor Flener.

With momentum, and the home crowd, against them, the Tritons made their run.

Consecutive match wins by Danny Garcia and Mark Munoz put the Tritons on top 12-9.

After bumping their lead up to 27-16, San Clemente’s Tony Flores wrestled with Dana Hills’ Trevor Tribolet in the 170-pound class. The match went back and forth, with Tribolet taking an early lead until a late surge by Flores in the second and third periods ensured a 7-4 win, which gave the Tritons some much needed breathing room.

“We really had to wrestle well to make something happen and they stepped up. I think Tony (Flores) winning was a gigantic match,” Calentino said. “That was a match on paper we had (Dana Hills) winning…Flores just outtoughed him.”

The Tritons’ Ash Ryan continued his solid year by earning a 7-3 victory over Ryan Minoofar in the 195 -pound class.

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want to run both will be able to do so.

Awards will be given for the overall male and female winners of both the 5K and 10K runs. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be given to the age group winners in each race. Each child participating in the 1K fun run will receive a finisher’s ribbon.

Early registration is now underway, which saves participants $5. Cost for the 10K is $40, the 5K is $35 and the 1K is $15. Cost is $55 for those looking to run in both the 5K and 10K. To register, visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com.

San Clemente’s Mike Marshall defeated the Dolphins’ Nick Swanson (blue) 7-2 as the Tritons went on to claim the dual meet title with a 3920 match win over Dana Hills on January 22. Photo by Tony Tribolet

Austin Aceves (220 pound) provided the quickest win of the night by pinning the Dolphins’ Christian Clemente in 57 seconds, putting an exclamation point on the night for the Tritons.

“A dual meet is hard especially against a good team like San Clemente. You never know who is going to show up,” Dana Hills head coach Reza Abedi said. “(San Clemente) was just ready to wrestle…It was tough.”

Both teams now look forward to the South Coast League finals tournament on February 2.

“It’s going to be a different story (for us) in league finals…My goal is to just regroup and get as many kids as we can to CIF,” Abedi said.

OTHER MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: 126 pound- Grant Huntington (DH) def. Justin Kleinman (SC), 6-0 • 132 pound- Tim Parten (SC) def. Arryan Kianipey (DH), 7-2 • 145 pound- Brian Degenarro (SC) def. Hunter Dillon (DH), 8-4 • 152 pound- Austin Grimsley (DH) def. Rick Simpson (SC) 13-4 • 160 pound- Mike Marshall (SC) def. Nick Swanson (DH) 7-2 • 182 poundBlaine Wagstaff (DH) def. Zack Adcock (SC) 16-2 DOLPHIN BOYS BASKETBALL SET FOR REMATCH A 61-31 win over Sea View league opponent San Juan Hills on January 23 might be what the Dana Hills boys Page 14

DOLPHINS GIRLS BASKETBALL IN DRIVERS SEAT With four straight league wins in a row the Dana Hills girls basketball team sits atop the Sea View League standings.

The Dolphins (12-9, 4-0) closest league game was a 4442 win against second place Tesoro back on January 10, when the Dolphins rallied with a big third quarter scoring spree to get the victory. The two teams were set to play again on January 24. Results were not available at press time.

DOLPHINS UPSET TRITONS IN DOUBLE OVERTIME Playing on the road against the CIF-SS Division 2 No. 9 ranked San Clemente girls water polo squad, the Dolphins pulled off a 10-9 upset win in double overtime to pull even with the second place Tritons in the league standings.

Dolphins junior Molly Wilbur scored five goals in the win, including the game winner.

The Dolphins will now face Trabuco Hills on January 25.

DOLPHINS GIRLS SOCCER REMAINS UNBEATEN The first place Dana Hills girls soccer team drew to a 1-1 tie against visiting Aliso Niguel on January 22. The two goals scored by the Wolverines were the only goals conceded by the Dolphins (9-0-4, 4-0-1) in five league matches. They now take to the road to play Mission Viejo on January 25.

EYEING FIRST PLACE Only one game separates the Dana Hills boys soccer team and first place El Toro in the Sea View League standings. The two will square off on January 25 at Dana Hills High with a share of first place on the line. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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BUSINESS LISTINGS AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING Nona Associates-Raymond J. Nona A.I.A 949.496.2275 26901 Camino de Estrella, www.raynona.com

AUTO REPAIR Dana Point Auto 949.496.1086 34342 Coast Hwy., Unit B, Dana Point, Ca 92629

BEAUTY SALONS Mobile Salon Malina www.salonmalina.com

DERMATOLOGY Vorteil Dermatology and Aesthetic Science 33971 Selva Road, Ste. 200, www.vorteildermatology.com

949.276.2600

PET GROOMING Dawgy Style 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 112, www.alphadoggroomshop.com

ELECTRICAL

delta G electrical 949.360.9282 PLUMBING CA #657214, www.deltagelectrical.com Chick’s Plumbing www.chicks-plumbing.com

HAIR SALONS

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

COFFEE SHOP

INSURANCE SERVICES

Patricia Powers 949.496.1900 24551 Del Prado, Ste. 364, pat.powers@cox.net State Farm/Ted Bowersox 949.661.3200 COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 204 www.tedbowersox.com San Clemente Computer & Network Services 949.240.8944 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net Mills Construction 949.212.7699 Dana Point, www.millsbuilds.com: CA # 973483

LOCKSMITH Dana Point Lock & Security www.danapointlock.com

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

949.496.9731

949.498.1025

PRINT SHOP

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

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

CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING

949.496.3315

PRESCHOOLS

Mobile Salon Malina 949.500.2909 San Clemente Preschool www.salonmalina.com 949.496.1957 163 Avenida Victoria, 949.500.2909 The Captain’s Chair 20 Monarch Bay Plaza, www.thecaptainschairdp.com www.sanclementepreschool.com

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Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com

949.496.6916

Mary Kay Cosmetics & Career 949.248.2868 949.661.3984 Opportunities, Ind. Sales Director - Marline Adams, Kenny’s Music & Guitars 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com www.marykay.com/madams2

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT VORTEIL (pronounced four-tile) is the first and only aesthetic dermatology center to focus exclusively on men’s skin and hair. Founded by a board-certified dermatologist, Vorteil specializes in hair restoration surgery for male pattern baldness and minimally invasive procedures to treat wrinkles, aging, leg veins, acne scarring, and other skin conditions. 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 200, 949.276.2600, www.vorteildermatology.com

Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 UPHOLSTERY beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net 949.240.2292 Printing OC 949.388.4888 Dana Point Upholstery 24402 Del Prado 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com PSYCHOTHERAPY Corinne Rupert PhD, PsyD, MFT 949.488.2648 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 125, www.danapointpsychotherapy.com

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION Offshore Construction www.offshoreconstruction.org

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WINDOW CLEANING

Surterre Properties Monarch Beach, 949.464.3243 Bayside Window Cleaning, Inc. 949.215.2323 McDaniel Gilmore Group www.baysidewindowcleaning.com 33522 Niguel Rd. Ste. 100, Monarch Beach 92629 Clear Windows 949.485.8793 www.mcdanielgilmoregroup.com San Clemente, www.clearwindows-llc.com

SURFBOARD REPAIRS

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GROM OF THE WEEK Jackson Hinkle Age: 13, Shorecliffs Middle School Seventh grader Jackson Hinkle has been surfing for two years and is looking forward to trying out for the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team next year. So far he has been entering local summer contests here and there and practicing before school as a member of his school surf club. Jackson enjoys the individual nature of surfing over team sports.

He likes snowboarding and skateboarding for that reason as well. Of the three board sports, surfing is definitely his favorite. “With snowboarding you’re just going down a mountain. The terrain doesn’t move. Same with skating. But with surfing, it’s a whole different experience every time you ride a wave,” he said. “I like the unpredictability of it.” Jackson is a straight ‘A’ student whose favorite subject is P.E. He does enjoy his academic studies but learning new athletic skills offers up the most enjoyable part of his school day. Although college is still a few years off, he has his heart set on studying art Jackson Hinkle. Photo by Andrea Swayne in Hawaii. An avid artist, Jackson enjoys acrylic painting and charcoal drawing. His subject matter ranges from detailed drawings to surf-themed artwork. He has also been playing guitar for the last five years.

Jackson says he loves growing up by the beach and when asked to describe a perfect day in San Clemente, his answer was simple: “Seven-foot waves, no one out.” —Andrea Swayne

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EVENT RESULTS BOYS U18: 1. Jacob Davis, Capistrano Beach; 2. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente; 3. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente; 4. Nolan Rapoza, Long Beach.

Local surfers travel to Steamer Lane for a Surfing America Prime contest, claim nearly half of finals spots

GIRLS U18: 1. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa; 2.

Steffi Kerson, , Pacific Palisades; 3. Danielle Wyman, Laguna Niguel; 4. Frankie Harrer, Malibu.

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

BOYS U16: 1. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente; 2. Colton Ward, San Clemente; 3. Colin Deveze, San Clemente; 4. Nolan Rapoza, Long Beach.

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group of elite local surfers under the age of 18 cruised north to Santa Cruz for the fourth event of the 2012-2013 Surfing America Prime invitation only competition series, January 20 and 21. The group brought home nine of the possible 20 trophies awarded in five divisions.

Mother Nature cooperated, sending sunny skies and waves in the 4- to 6-foot range, with 6- to 8-foot sets, giving the talented boys and girls plenty to work with.

Competitors produced heat after heat of action-packed entertainment for the crowds lined up along the cliff top overlooking the famous Steamer Lane surf break.

Many of the contestants—members of the PacSun USA Surf Team—made the trip early to attend team training on Saturday, Jan. 19. Others took full advantage of the long holiday weekend to practice for

GIRLS U16: 1. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa; 2.

Tia Blanco, San Clemente; 3. Kylie Loveland, Carlsbad; 4. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente.

Jacob Davis of Capistrano Beach took the win in the Boys U18 division at the Surfing America Prime contest, January 20-21 at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz. Photo by Jack McDaniel

the contest, and the extra time they put in showed from the first buzzer to the last.

Jacob Davis of Capistrano Beach was the big winner in the Boys U18 division.

Davis impressed the judges and wowed the crowd with his powerful carves and committed maneuvers neatly placed in the most critical section of nearly every wave he chose to ride. San Clemente surfers Griffin Colapinto and Kevin Schulz claimed the second- and third-place tro-

phies respectively.

No local girls made it to the U18 podium, but the Girls U16 division saw San Clemente’s Tia Blanco come away with a second-place finish and Malia Osterkamp, also from San Clemente, in fourth.

In Boys U16 action, San Clemente surfers claimed the top three trophies. Griffin Colapinto—in his second final of the day— came in first, followed by Colt Ward in the runner-up position and Colin Deveze in

BOYS U14: 1. John Mel, Newport Beach; 2.

Noah Hill, Venice; 3. Ryland Rubens, Pacific Beach; 4. Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente. third.

Crosby Colapinto of San Clemente took the fourth-place spot in Boys U14.

Some of the biggest news of the day came from Half Moon Bay, where the Mavericks Invitational was running concurrently with the Prime on Sunday. Pro surfer Peter Mel of Santa Cruz—now living in Newport—won at Mavericks, then looked on as his son John Mel won the Boys U14 division on Monday. DP