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Home or Hotel, When Homeowners Become Hoteliers City on track to regulate rentals, debate still swirls between renters and neighbors E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

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According to a city survey, a majority of short-term vacation rentals are located along Beach Road and in Niguel Beach Terrace. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Dolphins Boys Volleyball Defeat Mustangs, Eye Clash with Tritons

U.S. Postal Service to Host Meeting on Potential Post Office Relocation

At a Combined 194 Years Old, Couple Celebrates Second Anniversary

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CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR SATURDAY, MARCH 30

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Egg Hunts 9 a.m.–10 a.m., Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, and Sea Canyon Park, 33093 Santiago Drive.

These free egg hunting events feature games, a petting zoo and visits from the Easter Bunny. Make sure to bring an empty basket to pick up the goodies. Events open to children 10 years and under. For more information call 949.248.3530, or email City Recreational Supervisor, Sherry Murphy, at smurphy@danapoint.org.

City Council Meeting 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern. For a look at what the council will tackle, visit www.danapoint. org for the agenda, and check out www.danapointtimes.com for a look at the night’s discussion.

dren are invited to go “wild about books” with Ms. Carolyn with stories and wild animal crafts. The event is free. www. ocpl.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Dana Point Symphony 7:30 p.m., St. Edward’s Church, 33926 Calle Primavera. The symphony orchestra will premiere Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and will feature the choir from Church of the Master in Mission Viejo. To purchase tickets, go to www.danapointsymphony.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 After School Crafting with Ms. Carolyn 4 p.m. Dana Point Library, 33481 Niguel Rd. School age chil-

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… a New Home for the Historical Society?

THE LATEST: On Wednesday, March 27, the Dana Point Historical Society was welcomed into a new museum space at Dana Point City Hall. Surrounded by city leaders, staff, business owners, residents and more, president of the society, Barbara Johannes, officially opened the nonprofit museum’s doors, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“It was a wonderful event with so many board members in attendance to show appreciation to the city for providing the location. It’s wonderful to have a new home for our museum,” Johannes said. “We are very grateful to Mayor Steven Weinberg, the other city council members and staff for making us feel so welcome.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The Dana Point Historical Society museum is located at City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern St. Beginning April 2, the museum will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, call 949.248.8121 or log on to www. danapointhistorical.org.

FIND OUT MORE: To see a slideshow of the event, visit www.danapointtimes.com.

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… the Possible Extension of the 241?

THE LATEST: Recent movement by the Transportation Corridor Agency to ask for permission from the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board for approvals has spurred rumors of another attempt to extend the toll road project south to Trestles—an effort blocked amid major conflict within the San Clemente area by the California Coastal Commission and the Dana Point Times March 29-April 4, 2013

Commerce Department in 2008.

The TCA is now proposing to extend the road in segments, with the end of the first section planned for Cow Camp Road near San Juan Capistrano—a road put in place during construction of homes in Rancho Mission Viejo.

WHAT’S NEXT: Bob Baker, the city of San Clemente’s representative on the TCA board, said he had not heard of any explicit plans on his time on the board, but said he understood why people might suspect plans to move on Trestles again.

He said the TCA did not receive a permit for construction at the control board meeting, on March 13. County officials indicated at a hearing last month that the potential designation of the Trestles as a National Historic Landmark may also complicate the issue.

If the relocation is approved, Post Office box numbers and ZIP codes would remain unchanged.

WHAT’S NEXT: A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 9, to explain the relocation proposal and receive community input. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Dana Point City Hall, Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern St. Additionally, the USPS is accepting written comments through Wednesday, April 24. Send comments to: Diana Alvarado at Facilities Headquarters-Pacific Area, U.S. Postal Service, 1300 Evans Ave., Ste. 200, San Francisco, CA 94188.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay informed on Town Center progress with www.danapointtimes. com.—AP

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FIND OUT MORE: For updates, see www. sanclementetimes.com.—Jim Shilander

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… U.S. Post Office Relocation Efforts?

THE LATEST: With the flame on the Dana Point Town Center project reignited, the long talked about relocation of a postal sorting facility on Del Prado is gaining traction as well.

City Manager Doug Chotkevys said, over the last several months he has worked closely with Congressman Darrell Issa’s office, Majestic Housing & Development, LLC and the U.S Postal Service—to look at relocating the post office distribution facility, from the current location at 24551 Del Prado Ave., to an undetermined location.

Majestic, which owns an adjacent property, has been in negotiations with the Postal Service to purchase a portion of the property—under terms of finding a new location within the city for the facility to move to.

… Plastic Bags Being Evicted from the City?

THE LATEST: On Monday, April 1, the first phase of Dana Point’s ban on single-use plastic shopping bags will go into effect.

The ordinance, approved in a 4 to 1 vote by city council in March 2012, will be implemented on businesses with annual taxable sales exceeding $4 million—including Ralphs, Smart & Final, Albertsons, CVS and Chevron.

Plastic-bags used for produce, unprepared meat and fish, bulk food, newspapers, dry-cleaning and animal waste are not included in the ban. Additionally, restaurants and providers of take-out food are exempt from the ban—an adjustment made by the council after the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition sued Santa Cruz County.

WHAT’S NEXT: The full plastic-bag ban will go into effect on October 1.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www.

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… Edison Eyeing a SONGS Summer Restart?

THE LATEST: The operator of the San Onofre nuclear power plant is weighing voluntarily submitting a license amendment that could expedite the possible restart process.

Last week, Southern California Edison said it was considering submitting the amendment to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to potentially have the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station operating by summer, when demand could peak.

If Edison chooses to go with the amendment process, the utility will petition for a “no significant hazards consideration determination,” meaning the NRC technical evaluation of the amendment will determine whether or not running at 70 percent for five months represents a “significant safety hazard.”

Last week, Edison released an engineering firm’s evaluation stating Unit 2 could run at 100 percent power for 11 months.

Edison petitioned for a five-month Unit 2 restart at 70 percent power to evaluate wear on tubes in its steam generators.

The utility said running the generators at 70 percent would eliminate vibrations believed to have caused unusual wear that led to the shutdown of both generators in January 2012.

WHAT’S NEXT: The NRC will meet with Edison officials on Wednesday, April 3 in Maryland. The meeting begins at 1 p.m.

Eastern Time and will be webcast on the commission’s website and via teleconference, accessible by calling 888.677.3916 and using passcode, 2670631—time for public questioning will be allotted.

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Home or Hotel, When Homeowners Become Hoteliers City on track to regulate rentals, debate still swirls between renters and neighbors

By Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times

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n increasing number of vacationers from San Clemente to Seal Beach are snubbing hotels and seeking comfort in a home away from home. And while the concept of vacation home rentals is a far cry from new— following noise and nuisance complaints—coastal Orange County municipalities are playing catch up with local and national trends to either regulate or disallow such property use.

Short-term rentals have been on Dana Point’s radar since 2006, and city leaders have deliberated regulations dating back to 2009. But with Planning Commission recommendations on hand for three years, the debate remained fairly silent—at least on the council level—until last year.

In June, after an update on the status of short-term vacation rentals, city staff surveyed some 400 randomly selected residents. With a sampling of just over 1 percent of the some 33,000 people in Dana Point, the city found that 50 percent of those polled believed short-term vacation uses should be allowed. The number increased to two-thirds—or 66 percent—when a permitting process and restrictions were added to the equation.

However, the survey found support for short-term rentals was highest among those without known vacation rentals in their neighborhood and those unaware of the city’s zoning code—which prohibits such property use in residential areas.

The city operates under a permissive municipal code, meaning unless something is specified it is considered illegal. Since the city of Dana Point’s code is silent on the subject, short-term rentals are prohibited, but proposed regulations would alter this.

Longtime Beach Road resident, Charles Hoose, said the city has yet to make a valid argument as to how this sort of business use is compatible within a residential neighborhood. Hoose said he’s experienced everything from excessive noise, trash and parking issues, and added those not living with vacation rentals don’t clearly understand the issues associated with tenant turnover.

But Councilman Scott Schoeffel argued the real necessity of the ordinance is to deal with those situations where people have no effective remedy. While existing municipal codes cover troubles of noise and trash, Schoeffel said the ordinance gives the city a way to monitor issues and deal with them efficiently.

“The purpose of this ordinance is to solve problems,

Capistrano Beach resident Gary Clark posted a sign on his property in August encouraging residents, fed up with vacation rentals, to join him at a City Council meeting to voice their concerns. Pictured here (L to R) are Jim Goodhue, Gary Clark, Janeann Clark and Tim Best. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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With a first reading under its belt, the Dana Point City Council is on course to adopt a vacation rental ordinance with strict regulations for homeowners. According to a city survey, a majority of rental homes are located in Niguel Beach Terrace. Photo by Andrea Papagianis

not create them,” Scheoffel said, expressing his hope that in the long run these complaints will occur less and less.

A quick search of www.vrbo.com, Vacation Rentals by Owner, shows 250 rentals in Dana Point—about 175 of which are managed by owners, not management companies. And with 54 rentals listed in Niguel Beach Terrace alone, the complex neighboring Strand Beach, accounts for a majority of short-term rentals in the city.

Currently, the estimated 250 short-term rentals operate freely without being subject to the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) that hotels, inns and campsites are. This 10 percent bed tax is placed on revenue generated by shortterm rentals of less than 30 days. According to a staff report, the city could collect roughly $400,000 annually from existing rentals.

Niguel Terrace condominium owner, Coleen Reily, said vacation rentals are a huge asset to the city and positive in every way. She rents her one-bedroom, two-bath condo for weeklong stints during the spring and summer, and said she’s never had a problem with short-term tenants staying at her home or in those of her neighbors. Riley attributed owner involvement to keeping things in order and said she screens all renters, because in the end they are staying in her home.

“I do not want them (vacation renters) damaging my property or disturbing my neighbors,” she said.

On the flip side of the argument, and the opposite end of town, is 66-year-old surfer and retired Los Angeles firefighter Gary Clark. He and is wife Janeann built their Capistrano Beach home some 38 years ago, when Clark said they knew their neighbors. Now situated in the middle of the Palisades, in a single-family neighborhood, Clark said he is surround by two “motels,” and “who wants a motel next door?”

“A neighborhood is built on neighbors, people knowing each other, people helping each other and we know everyone on our street, except operating businesses,” he said. Clark fears that with no restriction to the number of rentals allowed, his street—of 12 homes—could soon be overrun by unruly vacationers.

That fear Mike Killebrew, assistant city manager, said is unfounded. At the Civic Association Coffee Chat in Page 4

January, Killebrew, who spearheaded the city reports, said there was nothing stopping vacation rentals from exploding now, and it was unlikely to happen.

If City Council approves regulation measures, amendments would be required to the health and safety ordinances, municipal and zoning codes—to establish universal business guidelines, implement the taxation of rentals and alter zoning to permit rental use. The latter requiring both City Council and Planning Commission approval.

Because zoning modifications in the proposed ordinance include properties that fall within the coastal zone, approval from the California Coastal Commission would be necessary. An estimated 80 percent of rentals in Dana Point fall within this zone.

“Vacation rentals of single-family homes are not zoned for but are encouraged,” said Teresa Henry, the south coast district manager for the California Coast Commission. With ordinance approval, the city would apply for a coastal zone amendment to its Local Coastal Program (LCP) to allow rentals. Henry said that due to furloughs and backlogged work, the process could take up to a year.

Under the proposed city ordinance, all vacation rentals would be subject to compliance with fire, building and safety codes, as well as an initial inspection administered by the city, in order to be permitted to operate. A new part-time position would be established in order to implement and enforce the program, with start-up costs being estimated at more than $75,000 for the employee’s first year and $54,000 each year after.

Some, like Hoose, fear a part-time employee will not be sufficient enough to enforce the ordinance and the responsibility will often fall upon residents.

“It’s wrong for the city to assume these rules and regulations and believe that residents will act as an enforcement body,” he said.

In an email, City Manager Doug Chotkevys confirmed that the city would rely on neighbors for tips and complaints, and said enforcement procedures have yet to be established.

So—for now at least—if the ordinance is passed, the city and homeowners have until at least January 15, 2014 to hammer out the details. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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peared to be a bobcat jumping from her backyard into a tree.

WELFARE CHECK Pacific Coast Highway, 34700 Block (9:29 a.m.) A woman in her late 20s was sitting on the hallway floor crying and screaming.

She was telling someone to go away, but no one else was there. The caller believed the screaming woman may have been staying in the room next door.

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Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY ELYSIA GAMO 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 website.

Saturday, March 23 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Del Prado, 24800 Block (1:50 p.m.)

A caller from the Little Kitchen Asian Café reported a drunken homeless man on the patio. He could not move and was suffering from a possible broken arm.

CITIZEN ASSIST Monarch Bay Drive, 200 Block (10:48 a.m.) A caller reported seeing what ap-

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Benjamin Circle, 24600 Block (3:20p.m.)

A caller reported a 19-year-old boy was selling items in the neighborhood. He had been peddling the same items door-todoor last week and was reportedly very aggressive. The caller was concerned, especially for the elderly neighbors.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (5:54 a.m.)

A caller reported a man and a woman “dumpster diving” near the fire station entrance. They were last seen walking toward the front of the complex with two to three bags they had collected from the dumpster.

Thursday, March 21

Highway (4:10 a.m.) A 41-year-old man called from a Carl’s Jr. parking lot requesting medics because he was in severe pain.

The man, who appeared to be a transient, said he has been really sick and was coughing up “green stuff.” He ran off list of medication he has been taking, including something for “psychotic stuff.”

Wednesday, March 20 SUSPICIOUS WOMAN/CIRCUMSTANCES Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (11:06 p.m.) Police were notified when a 25- to 30-year-old woman, who appeared to be on drugs, approached the caller’s vehicle, yelling, “Stop staring at me or I will stab you.” The woman was wearing a white tank top and had no shoes. She was accompanied by a man. The two were last seen walking around the area.

SUSPICIOUS MAN/CIRCUMSTANCES Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (7:51 p.m.) A woman was approached by a man behind a UPS store. He asked her if he could use her cell phone because he had been robbed by his “buddies.” She told him “no.” He then asked her if he could have a cigarette. The woman drove away and last saw the man running across the street toward a taqueria. The man was wearing a white T-shirt, a dark baseball cap and blue jeans.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Dana Point Harbor Drive/ Pacific Coast

NEWS BITES u Since 1997, the nation’s largest organization of woodies—the Southern California Woodie Club—has gathered in Dana Point for their annual event for car enthusiasts.

Doheny Wood, an all woodie beachside car show, will mark its 16th anniversary at Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, on Saturday, April 13. Nearly 200 iconic woodie wagons will be on display from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event is free to the public, but parking at Doheny State Beach is $15. Free parking is available along Pacific Coast Highway.

For more about So Cal Woodies, visit www.socalwoodies.com.

MEGA Millions Ticket Worth $150,000 Sold in Dana Point u A winning lottery ticket worth $156,712

remains unclaimed more than 60 days after being purchased at a Dana Point convenient store, lottery officials said.

According to the California Lottery, the winning MEGA Millions ticket, sold at Super Stop Liquor, 34469 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Times March 29-April 4, 2013

FOLLOW UP REPORT Alta Vista Drive, 24400 Block (8:03 p.m.)

A woman heard a knock at the door and when she looked through the peep hole, she saw a man, smiling at her, wearing a black ski mask, with only his eyes and mouth showing and all black clothing. She recognized the man as the same person who attempted to rob her the previous night. The suspect was described as being about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 180 pounds.

He was last seen on foot, headed west.

INDECENT EXPOSURE Dana Point Harbor/Golden Lantern (1:59 p.m.) A man was seen masturbating in front of people at Lantern Bay Park. He was described as wearing a long sleeve shirt and brown pants. The man was last seen heading down the steps toward the intersection of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Golden Lantern.

Monday, March 18 ROBBERY IN PROGRESS Alta Vista Drive, 24400 Block (10:13 p.m.)

A woman was approached in an alley by a man wearing a black ski mask and all black clothing. The subject threatened to kill the woman if she didn’t give him money. No weapons were seen and neither loss nor injuries were reported. The man was last seen on foot headed toward the beach.

The support group is asking for monetary donations to fund the shower and baby gifts.

Donations can be made through the organizations website, www.danapoint5thmarines. com, or by mail. Checks should be made out to the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and mailed to: P.O. Box 471, Dana Point, CA 92629—attention, Marine Moms-to-Be Baby Shower.

To find out more about the support group, visit www.danapoint5thmarines.com.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Woodies Descend on Doheny

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successfully matched five out of six drawn numbers. The winning numbers in the drawing were: 11, 17, 31, 48, 12 and 1. The unclaimed ticket missed the Mega Ball, number 1.

Winners have 180 days after the drawing to claim prizes. The winning ticket is set to expire on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 5 p.m. For more information on the California Lottery and MEGA Millions, visit www.calottery.com.

On February 28, a local resident and Tuskegee Airman, Mitch Higginbotham, was honored along with seven fellow airmen by the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Los Angeles Lakers Honor Local Fan, a Tuskegee Airman u The Los Angeles Lakers honored nine Tuskegee Airman during a halftime celebration at the Staples Center on February 28.

Local resident and Laker devotee Mitch Higginbotham, 92, was among those recognized.

In 1942, Higginbotham, then 21 years old, volunteered for the Army Air Corps as a cadet, serving with the nation’s first all-African American aerial combat unit, known as the Tuskegee Airmen (the unit at Tuskegee Institute Airfield in Tuskegee, Ala.) During World War II, Higginbotham

served on the home front as a civilian flight instructor and remained on active duty until 1946. For three decades, Higginbotham worked for Los Angeles County as a probation officer. In 2007, President George W. Bush and Congress awarded the Tuskegee Airman one of the nation’s highest honors, the Congressional Gold Medal, for fighting to defend their country in a segregated service.

5th Regiment Support Group Aides Marine Moms-to-Be u On Sunday, April 21, the 5th Marine Regiment Support Group of Dana Point will host a baby shower for expectant and new mothers with ties to the Camp Pendletonbased regiment.

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Openings Still Available for Ocean Institute Day Camps u The Ocean Institute’s single-day camps for children, on April 10, have spots available for participants. Children aged six to eight, will discover the world beneath the ocean waves, with a look at marine critters—from the smallest crabs to giant whales—in the Junior Neptunes camp.

For older children, ages nine to 12, the institute offers the Junior Oceanographer camp, where participants become marine biologists for a day. Learning the principles of marine biology and oceanography, the camp includes a visit to the Dana Point Marine Protected Area and a two-hour cruise aboard the R/V Sea Explorer.

Both day camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 10. For additional information about Ocean Institute educational camps, or to register, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call 949.496.2274.

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BY BRIAN PARK, ANDREA SWAYNE AND ANDREA PAPAGIANIS

News and updates on Dana Point’s business community

NOW OPEN u The Surfin Cowboy, 34235 Doheny Park Rd., Capistrano Beach, 949.272.5957, www. thesurfincowboy.com “It’s a state of mind, not a person or a place,” said Jim Beran, owner of The Surfin’ Cowboy.

The new bar and restaurant—at the former location of Coconuts—boasts a laidback beach vibe with a highfalutin food and drink menu, which Executive Chef Sima Gahaba said, offers Surfin’ Cowboy’s patrons a little bit of everything.

Chef Recommendations: • Crispy pork belly on sweet corn fritters with pickled watermelon rind • Fried macaroni and cheese with a roasted tomato beurre blanc • Black and blue burger with bacon jam, A1 aoli and crispy shallots

Dustin Woodard displays an assortment of chicken wings at the February 22nd, grand opening of The Surfin Cowboy—a state of mind, bar and grill—in Capistrano Beach. Photo by Andrea Papagianis

• Southern shrimp and grits with a Tabasco spice gravy “We have the lighter quality for the surf and then we definitely have that stick-toyour-ribs cowboy feel too,” she said. u Vorteil Dermatology, 33971 Selva Rd., Suite 200, Dana Point, 949.276.2600, www. vorteildermatology.com Husband-and-wife skin experts, Dr. Ryan Goerig and Jessica Goerig, opened Vorteil Dermatology last December in Dana Point.

Vorteil, pronounced “four-tile,” is the first aesthetic dermatology clinic focused on the treatment of men’s skin, according to Ryan Goerig.

“It’s our slogan. It stems from the fact that a lot of guys are seeking skin care for functional reasons, from competitive business to getting back into the dating game,” Ryan Goerig said.

Ryan Goerig said he published the first scientific article exploring the anatomic differences between men’s and women’s forehead muscles (available on the website) and that, along with the structural differences between men’s and women’s skin, requires specialized treatment.

Over the years, Goerig said, there has been increased interest from men in their skin health, and for good reason. Typically, men are less likely to wear sunscreen than women—about 33 percent of men, as opposed to 78 percent of women. UVA rays can lead to accelerated skin aging and possibly skin cancer.

Ryan is a board certified dermatologist and Jessica a board certified physician’s assistant whose mission is to let men know that skin care isn’t just for women and it has as much to do with health as it with looks.

Services available at Vorteil include BOTOX, acne scar revision, soft tissue augmentation, sclerotherapy for varicose veins and a hair restoration procedure called follicular unit grafting, a transplant method that yields natural looking results.

Members of the Dana Point City Council and Chamber of Commerce joined Vortiel Dermatology owners, Jessica and Ryan Goerig (third and fourth from the left) at a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 15.

Photo by Andrea Papagianis

“(Hair restoration surgery) That’s one of my specialties…It’s the most surgical thing we do but it’s still non-invasive, said Ryan Goerig. “We use local anesthetic and most of my guys are watching TV while it’s going on.” u NutriShop Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Superstore, 24847 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, 949.248.4633, www.nutrishopdanapoint.com NutriShop opened its doors in January in Dana Point and although it’s one of 100 locations nationwide, customers can expect personalized service and advice customized to help people meet their individual nutritional goals.

“We’ve had quite a few people come in who have no idea where to start. We sit with them and ask them what their goals are, what they like, what their sensitivities are, medical or digestive issues,” manager Eric Vieira said. “We don’t want to sell you a whole bunch of stuff you’re not going to use.

We just want to give you what you need to accomplish your goals.”

As part of a successful chain of sports nutrition and weight loss product retailers, NutriShop carries a large selection of the very best products on the market and can

The NutriShop staff gathers for a photo after the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce welcomed them to the chamber and the city. Photo by Vickie McCurchie

offer them at very competitive prices. The store will also match competitor pricing, both in-store and online.

“Protein, pre-workout, general health, women’s health, weigh loss. We cover the whole spectrum,” Vieira said. “First thing, everyone that works for NutriShop has to go through in depth training to know the products in and out; back and forth…we all try and stay in good shape. We practice what we preach…take time with each customer.”

NutriShop’s most popular products include Pro7ein Synthesis—a lean protein that's sugar free, gluten free and has only two carbs—a Daily Essentials Box, multivitamins and some very good joint supplements, Vieira said.

OBITUARIES Sherrill Ann Mann May 22, 1940-March 13, 2013 Sherrill Ann Mann, 72, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2013 in Redlands, Calif.

Sherry was born in Fullerton to Lilian and Richard Sorg.

She taught medical billing and transcription before retiring in 2003. Sherry was an active member of the Dana Point Yacht Club, loved the ocean and reading, and was a talented Dana Point Times March 29-April 4, 2013

pianist, painter and writer of poetry. A loving sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend, Sherry will be missed.

Sherrill is survived by her brother Michael Sorg of Los Osos, Calif. Two daughters Julie Werts and Jill Yzaguirre of Highland and three grandchildren, Kylie Werts, Garrett Yzaguirre and Annica Yzaguirre.

Please join the family to celebrate Sherrill’s life on April 13, 1:30 p.m. at 26902 Calle Real, Capistrano Beach.

Joyce Greene Joyce Greene, age 89, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. She was

born to Edwin Taylor and Mildred Coleman on August 28, 1922.

Joyce graduated from Los Angeles High School before attending Pomona College where she studied music. Joyce loved to sing. After college, she briefly moved to New York City to study vocal music and pursue a career in theater.

Joyce remembered the day she moved to New York as the day a small plane flew into the Empire State Building.

After returning to California, she met and married David Greene. Joyce raised two children and helped run the family business. Later she worked for the Orange County Probation Department training clerical staff.

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and for years delighted the crew of the Clemente out of Dana Point Harbor by frequently “out- fishing” her husband David.

After she retired, Joyce and David traveled the four corners of the world and shared their experiences in photo albums. Later years were spent traveling the seas on family cruise vacations.

Joyce is survived by her husband, David Greene, brother John Taylor, son Jonathan Greene, daughter-in-law Gail Greene, daughter Lucy Greene, four grandchildren and, four great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind numerous other loving relatives and friends. All of us will remember Joyce as a fine and gentle lady. www.danapointtimes.com

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> Michele Reddick (San Clemente) > Debra Wells (San Juan Capistrano) Sales Associate > Angela Edwards

SPECIAL THANKS Robert Miller CONTRIBUTORS Megan Bianco, Victor Carno, Elysia Gamo, Tawnee Prazak, Dana Schnell

Letters to the Editor BE CAREFUL ABOUT TESTING CHANGES AT CUSD BRIAN MEW, San Clemente

I have always been interested in the way our school district operates. And today, my AP Language Composition teacher enlightened our class about a possible new development in the Capistrano Unified School District that could reshape the way in which students’ aptitude is evaluated.

She explained that by the year 2015, CUSD may have students completing important tests via computers. Children would be required to watch videos, respond to visual media, type essays and use the mouse to highlight excerpts from passages. At this stage, it is nothing more than a proposed idea, but is indeed an interesting one. It could bring a whole new dynamic to the testing process for both evaluators and students.

There are a number of reasons for making the switch to digital testing. Scantron testing is not a perfect system and there is a margin of error for misread answers and sloppy bubbles. Eraser marks can completely throw off the results of the test. Computers would eliminate this issue, and the results would therefore be more precise and accurate. It also makes

it impossible for a student to go back and change his or her answers after completing a section of the test. This issue cannot be controlled with the traditional method of testing used today, but once a student submits their answers digitally, they cannot be accessed or altered.

However, the change can have negative consequences. Firstly, it is not cheap to make the switch to digital assessment, especially in these hard economic times. My school, San Clemente High School, has roughly 3,000 students, yet our computer lab is not large enough to hold a traditional 30-person classroom. Making this change would require the district to spend money that it simply does not have on new computers and programs. Secondly, it is possible that computers will give students access to outside sources they may refer to while testing. Theoretically, any device that is connected to the internet can potentially be used to cheat. Who is to say that a student cannot minimize windows and websites containing helpful hints?

Whether you are for or against the idea, it is possible that the school district may see a major overhaul in the coming years, but only time will tell whether the testing process is ready to make the switch to the digital world.

IT’S SIMPLE, PUT THE FATE OF SAN ONOFRE IN VOTERS HANDS DENNY FREIDENRICH, Laguna Beach

There is a simple and direct way to resolve the debate about San Onofre. The issue needs to be put to a vote in Orange and San Diego counties on the same day.

County supervisors in the two regions need to draft identical ballot measures that simply ask for a thumbs-up or thumbsdown vote on reopening the nuclear power plant. This way, the six million people living closest to San Onofre, which is operated by Southern California Edison, will have their say in the matter.

I’m guessing those evacuated from Fukushima two years ago in Japan might like to have this option as a do-over. Today, their former homes, schools, shops and parks are shuttered in a veritable 20-kilometer “dead zone,” which some experts predict could last as long as 10,000 years.

Last September, the Friends of the Earth reported that 58 percent of SCE customers polled, all living within the San Onofre service area, opposed the reopening of the power plant. The only trouble was that figure represented a mere 406 out of 700 people questioned—hardly an overwhelming groundswell of opposition,

in my opinion.

To counter those findings, SCE said, any survey of its customers’ opinions should “accurately describe the role San Onofre plays both in power generation and reliability and grid support.”

Not exactly the most comforting of words if you ask me.

A simultaneous special election in Orange and San Diego Counties will allow millions of people the opportunity to voice their opinion on this contentious issue.

After all, if San Onofre blows one day, where will everyone go? There simply aren’t enough condos in Palm Springs to accommodate us all.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ danapointtimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

GETTING OUT

AT THE MOVIES: SPRING BREAK LIKE NO OTHER In an era where crazy party movies are along the lines of Fun Size or 21 & Over, no one was expecting the most talked about party flick of the year to be created by renowned indie filmmaker Harmony Korine. Even more alarming is the cast is not made up by his usual unknown actors, but by Oscar nominee James Franco, Disney Channel starlets Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson from “Pretty Little Liars,” and Korine’s own wife Rachel. But ultimately, Spring Breakers has become the raunchiest and satirical teen romp of the year. While on spring break from college, three bad girls (Benson, Hudgens and Korine) and a good girl (Gomez) head to Florida to party and get wasted. When the fun goes too far and lands them in jail, a rapper-gangster (Franco) bails them out and recruits them to be a part of his world of crime.For those old enough to remember Korine’s Kids, which raised eyebrows 18 years ago, Spring Breakers uses a familiar theme of very young people doing very bad things. Korine, the very definition of a “love him or hate him”—type of filmmaker— creates this surreal world of tongue-in-cheek dialogue and trashy morals. Franco gives a hysterical, nearly unrecognizable performance, while Gomez proves she’s ready to graduate from the teeny-bopper scene. —Megan Bianco

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friday

ALIVE 2012 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 7 p.m. Calvary Chapel San Juan Capistrano celebrates Easter with three events March 29-31 at Saddleback College. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.443.2572, www.ccsjc.com.

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SASHA EVANS & WINE TASTING 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Live music during wine tasting at DaVine Food & Wine (wine tasting starts at 4 p.m.). $15. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

KESTON & THE RHYTHM KILLERS 8 p.m. Live entertainment at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa’s OverVue Lounge featuring pop rock. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.661.5000, www.lagunacliffs.com.

MARCH MADNESS TASTING 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Wine tasting at SC Wine Company. Seven tastes for $15; includes cheese plate and chocolate. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com COCO MONTOYA 8 p.m. Coco Montoya with 7th Sons and Kingtime at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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DANA POINT EGG HUNTS 9 a.m. Easter egg hunts and more fun activities for kids at two locations in Dana Point: Pines Park (34941 Camino Capistrano, Capo Beach) and Sea Canyon Park (33093 Santiago Drive). More info: 949.248.3530, smurphy@danapoint.org.

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EASTER GARDEN PARTY Noon-2:30 p.m. The Kaleidoscope Entertainment Center and Color Me Mine host the 3rd Annual Easter Garden Party with a complimentary Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, face painting, pottery painting and more. Space for certain activities is limited. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

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UNDERCOVER LIVE 8 p.m. Live music at StillWater.

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

WATER / COMMUNITY FORUM 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Ecology Center a free community skillshare on the topic of water, featuring experts and leaders in the regional water community. 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

COMMUNITY EASTER BRUNCH A brunch for in-need individuals and families sponsored by the Family Assistance Ministries and the city of San Clemente. More info: 949.492.8477, www.san-clemente.org.

sunday

VUE EASTER BRUNCH 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Vue restaurant hosts a champagne brunch with live entertainment by John Troy, children’s activities including an Easter egg hunt and face painting, as well as a jelly bean counting contest.

Adults $85; Children ages 6-12 $40. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949-487-7516, www.lagunacliffs.com.

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MONDAY WEEDING 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Volunteer at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy.

Call for info, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

COMEDY & KARAOKE 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Live comedy and karaoke at Hennessey’s Tavern. No cover. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

tuesday

WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS Get eye-to-eye underwater with dolphins and whales without getting wet on Capt. Dave’s hi-tech catamaran sailboat. $55 adult, $35 child (3 to 12), under 2 free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

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KENNY’S BIG OPEN MIC 8 p.m. Get onstage and sing at StillWater.

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

MOTIF EATER BRUNCH & ACTIVITIES 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Champagne brunch also featuring a egg hunt, visits with the Easter Bunny, face painting and more fun for kids.

Cost $115 adults, $36 children. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3200, www.stregismb.com.

WINE DINNER AT VINE 7 p.m.-9 p.m. A four-course wine and food pairing at Vine. $40. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949-361-2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.

THE OLD BIRD 5 p.m. Special production on Stage II at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $18. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

SPRING BINGO LUNCHEON 11 a.m.-3 p.m. San Clemente’s Los Ninos Guild of CHOC hosts their bingo luncheon at Talega Golf Club with prizes, auction and more. 990 Avenida Talega, 949.492.7327.

BASTARD SONS OF JOHNNY CASH 1:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

thursday

THE MARILYN SEARCH - FINAL SELECTION! 3 p.m. Witness the final callback audition at Camino Real Playhouse as women compete for the coveted role of Marilyn Monroe. Tickets $10. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

WINE & 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.

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BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS 8 p.m. The Coach House. Tickets $30. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

BILLY WATSON & ROBIN HENKEL 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Award-winning bluesmasters at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.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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HARBOR HAPPENINGS

Girls in Ocean Science a Blockbuster Seminar

W Rose Pollard Lunsway, 92, and Forrest Lunsway celebrate their second wedding anniversary on March 19, Forrest’s 102nd birthday. Photo by Andrea Papagianis

At a Combined 194 Years Young, Lunsways Celebrate Second Anniversary

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heir stories span a collective 194 years, their lives together 30, their marriage just two—and on their cotton anniversary, Rose Pollard Lunsway and husband, Forrest Lunsway, said their secret to a strong marriage is simple.

“We’ve already made our mistakes.”

Two years ago, on March 19, the couple wed after 30 years together.

In a surprise ceremony on Forrest’s 100th birthday, the pair nearly surpassed the aggregate age of the Guinness World Record holders for oldest newlyweds— currently held by French couple—Francois Fernandez and Madeleine Francineau.

Their nuptials sparked a media frenzy with news outlets calling from across the globe, something Vanna Murphy, who runs senior activities at the Dana Point Community Center, attributed to a unique love story.

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through mutual friends at a Laguna Beach Senior Center holiday dance.

He lived in Cypress, she in Capistrano Beach and with 40 miles between them Rose didn’t think it would last. After dancing the night away, and for nearly 20 years thereafter, Forrest and Rose would meet halfway for dates. Sometimes, Forrest would pick Rose up and make the trip back north once the night was over.

After losing her first husband, Rose swore she would never remarry. But when Forrest popped the question she vowed to tie the knot on his 100th birthday. Rose kept her word and with Murphy’s help, the pair wed in a ceremony with family and friends.

Now two years later, in the community center room where they married, 50 people gathered once again to celebrate Forrest’s birthday—and he and Rose’s life together.

Wearing a black tuxedo, Forrest rose to the occasion and danced to Sinatra’s Young at Heart with his bride—in the black dress with white stripes from their wedding day.

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hat started at the Ocean Institute in 2007 as a small educational conference for girls interested in ocean science has since grown into a two-day event with a full waiting list of students eager to attend.

This year’s event, held on March 16 and 17, was testament to how far the program has come.

The Girls in Ocean Science Teen Conference started when Harry Helling—then vice president of the Ocean Institute—had a vision to host a one-day event for girls in the area, with an expressed interest in the study of ocean science. The main mission of the conference would be to inspire young women to seek out degrees and careers in the field.

Harry put together a small committee of Institute instructors and handful of students, including his daughter Kim Helling. The first year, they invited women from area universities to lead discussion groups for local high school and junior high school students. The event was hugely successful and has grown so much since, that last year organizers found it necessary to divide participants by age groups.

The event is planned each year by the committee, now headed by Shanette Grieve, who leads volunteers, including Kim Helling, and students who have served since the inception of the program.

I was fortunate to be invited this year as an observer and was impressed at the high level of information provided to these students, and at their equally high caliber of questions for leaders.

Not a cell phone did I see all afternoon, and in a group of teens over the

course of three hours, that is unheard of.

After a welcome breakfast and opening remarks, the B Y B A R B A R A participants went MERRIMAN through three rotations, with one group at a time out exploring the ocean environment aboard the RV/Sea Explorer. At the end of the day there were evaluations, and of course, prizes.

It was delightful to see young women interested in and focused on science, particularly in ocean science. I came away from the experience—as I often do—wishing I were young enough to participate in something like this. These types of events were not available when I was growing up and it is comforting to know that passing on the desire and know-how to protect the planet, by understanding the oceans, will be a continuing project at the Ocean Institute.

To find out more about the Girls in Ocean Science conferences at the Ocean Institute, log on to www.ocean-institute. org.

Barbara Merriman grew up in Illinois but spent many years in Connecticut before relocating to California in 1994. She is a former public school music teacher with a love for outdoor sports, primarily sailing and golf. She keeps a sailboat at Dana Point Harbor, has a passion for protecting the environment and serves on the Board of Directors at the Ocean Institute. She often travels from her Dana Point home to Massachusetts to visit her daughter, Anne, her son-in-law and their two boys. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

3 Number of relays won by the Dolphins boys swim team against San Juan Hills on March 19. The Dolphins relay squads swept the events.

31 Goals scored this season by Lindsey Spicer of the Dana Hills girls la- Senior CJ Angle boasts a team-high .556 on base crosse team, a stat that leads the team. percentage for the Dolphins baseball team.

Spicer is averaging 3.4 points per game Photo by Steve Breazeale for the Dolphins, who are in third place at the Dolphins dual meet against Train the Sea View League standings. buco Hills on March 20. King won the 4 Events won by Michaela King of 100-meter dash, the 100 and 300-methe Dana Hills girls track and field team ter hurdles and was part of the winning

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For a full version of this week’s Dolphin Report, visit www.danapointtimes.com

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10 Straight set sweeps tallied by the Dana Hills boys volleyball team on the season. The Dolphins are currently 17-3 overall and 1-0 in league.

1 Margin of points that separated the Dana Hills boys tennis team from Tesoro in the Dolphins 76-75 South Coast League win on March 21.

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SAN CLEMENTE’S SIM SHINES IN SURPRISE START AS TRITONS BEST DOLPHINS 2-0 With their current No. 1 starter, senior Cody Maples, feeling the effects of a sore arm, junior pitcher Andrew Sim was called upon to take the mound for the San Clemente baseball team’s first Sea View League home game of the season against crosstown rival Dana Hills on March 26.

Sim, who was called up from the junior varsity squad two weeks before the start of the season, turned in a six-inning, twohit, three-strikeout effort and the Tritons went on to win 2-0.

After Sim was taken out of the game, before the start of the seventh inning, the Dolphins (7-8, 0-4 league) lineup, which had been quiet until that point, suddenly woke up. Senior relief pitcher Marshall Pautsch inherited a no outs, runners at first and second scenario and quickly gave up an infield single to the Dolphins sophomore catcher Jared Jennings to load the bases.

Despite the pressure packed situation, Pautsch managed to work his way out of the jam by emphatically striking out the last Dolphins batter to end the game.

The loss was tagged to Dolphins senior starter Grant Dyer, who pitched well in his fi fth appearance of the season. Dyer pitched a complete game and surrendered only four hits and one walk while striking out four and giving up one earned run.

The Tritons (9-3, 2-1) got a defensive boost in the top of the second inning from sophomore catcher Lucas Herbert, who turned what could have been a damag-

4 x 400 relay team.

The Dana Hills boys swim team beat San Juan Hills 141-48 on March 19. Photo by Brian Park

ing situation into a bizarre, inning-ending double play.

With runners at second and third base the Dolphins tried to put on a risky squeeze play, but Herbert sniffed it out.

Herbert chased down the Dolphins runner back to the third base bag, which was already occupied by the Dana Hills runner coming in from second. Herbert applied one tag then made a throw to teammate Kent Burckle, who finished the play and the inning with yet another tag.

It was a confusing series of events that turned out to be a crucial point in the game, considering the score was 0-0 at the time.

“I haven’t seen that (scenario) before and probably never will again,” San Clemente head coach Dave Gellatly said. “It was a heads up play on (Herbert’s) part. It probably saved us the game.”

In the next frame the Tritons took the lead on a Brock Eissman sacrifice fly that scored fellow senior Shane Elias-Calles.

The Tritons would tack on one more run in the bottom of the fourth inning on an Elias-Calles RBI single that brought Herbert in from third base.

Next Game: 3/30 vs. West Covina, 11 a.m. (Anaheim Lions Tournament)

DOLPHINS BOYS VOLLEYBALL DEFEATS MUSTANGS, EYES CLASH WITH TRITONS Dana Hills boys volleyball head coach Oz Simmons has seen his teams have past preseason success, only to fall flat in the league opener when the time came.

That wasn’t the case on March 21 as the Dolphins opened up South Coast League play on the road with a convincing 3-0 win over Trabuco Hills.

The Dolphins (17-3, 1-0 league) enjoyed some preseason success this year, earning berths in the quarterfinals of the Best of the West Tournament in Poway and the semifinals in the OC Championships.

Simmons touched on the fact that the Dolphins built up their confidence heading into the match with the Mustangs (11-1, 0-1) after playing some top talent from around Orange County.

The Dolphins looked comfortable, winning 25-18, 25-17 and 25-14.

Dana Hills built up leads early in sets and maintained comfortable cushions throughout. The Mustangs first and only lead came midway through the second set, when they took a slim 12-11 lead.

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.556 Senior third baseman CJ Angle’s current on base percentage.

Angle, who bats leadoff for the baseball team, has reached base in all but one of the Dolphins 15 games.

1.09 Current team-low ERA of junior pitcher Louis Raymond, who has appeared in a team-high nine games this season. Raymond’s 25.2 innings pitched this year ranks second among Dolphins pitchers. —Steve Breazeale

years and so I think the guys played well,” Simmons said of his team’s effort against the Mustangs. “They played solid all the way through. Just really consistent every single set.”

After the Mustangs took the 12-11 lead in the second set, the Dolphins responded two points later by going on an 8-0 run with junior Christian Hessenauer serving.

Hessenauer tallied two of his three aces on the night during the run.

The serving of Hessenauer, and senior Bryce Yould, paced the Dolphin offense and set the tempo. Yould and Hessenauer both tallied 11 kills on the night.

The Dolphins were set to play against Capistrano Valley on March 28. Results were not available at press time.

An important April 2 road game against San Clemente is coming up for the Dolphins. The Tritons are undefeated on the season and the match is sure to shake up the top of the league standings.

SWIM TEAM TAMES STALLIONS The Dana Hills boys swim team swam away with a comfortable league win on March 19 with a 141-48 win over San Juan Hills. Several Dolphins won their events, including Mitch Heimbach (200 fee, 100 free) and Roger Kjos (200 IM, 500 free).

All three Dana Hills relay teams took first place.

Both the boys and girls teams were set to compete against Mission Viejo on March 26. Results were not available at press time.

Next Meet: 4/2 at San Clemente, TBA. BOYS TENNIS PREPS FOR TRITONS The Dana Hills boys tennis team was on a three-game winning streak heading into their March 28 match against league rivals San Clemente. Results were not available at press time. After losing to Capistrano Valley 11-7 on March 14 to start South Coast League play, the Dolphins have rebounded with three straight wins over Laguna Beach, Tesoro and El Toro, respectively.

Next Game: 4/2 at Capistrano Valley, 3 p.m. www.danapointtimes.com

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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: CAPISTRANO BEACH March 30 from 8 to noon. Furniture, 3 unit shelves, cal. King all in one bed, tv with stand, plus more, corner of Calle Juanita & Calle Carmelita. 8 am to 12 noon.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE – DANA POINT Friday 3-29 3-6 pm, Sat 3-30 7-9:30 am 33811 Castano (off Selva). Womens’ clothes size 12-16, household items, electronics, cell phones, furniture, office supplies.

OTHER INTERESTING STUFF Unity of Aliso Viejo Presents Emerging Women of the 21st Century A Spiritual Retreat of Renewal for the Spirit, Mind, and Body Designed for Women. When: April 19 -20, 2013. Where: Dana Marina Inn, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629. Presenters and Workshops: Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Peggy Price: “The Undefended Heart” Living authentically finding your own voice and hearing the other. Caroll Michel Schwartz, Certified True Purpose Coach “Discover Your Divine Purpose.” Sylvia Lane, Ph.D., “Change Your Feelings Change Your Life.” Colleen Blackford, Certified Yoga Instructor - Yoga Workshop: “Restore and Renew.

Music by: Denise Rosier, accomplished soloist & guitarist. For info and RSVP visit: www.unityofalisoviejo.org or Runitystar@aol.com; 949-472-9230

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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

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

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

ICE CREAM

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

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

INSURANCE SERVICES

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

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

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Patricia Powers 949.496.1900 24551 Del Prado, Ste. 364, pat.powers@cox.net State Farm/Ted Bowersox 949.661.3200 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 204 www.tedbowersox.com Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net

LOCKSMITH

San Clemente Computer & Network Services Dana Point Lock & Security daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 www.danapointlock.com

CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING Mills Construction 949.212.7699 Dana Point, www.millsbuilds.com: CA # 973483

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

949.276.2600

949.496.6916

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com

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

YOUR BUSINESS HERE!

PRESCHOOLS

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949.496.1957 San Clemente Preschool Nona Associates-Raymond J. Nona A.I.A 949.496.2275 The Captain’s Chair 20 Monarch Bay Plaza, www.thecaptainschairdp.com 163 Avenida Victoria, 26901 Camino de Estrella, www.raynona.com www.sanclementepreschool.com

AUTO REPAIR

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT 949.496.9731

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PRINT SHOP Printing OC 949.388.4888 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

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

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Dream Team Properties 949.481.1788 Mike Rosenberg, Broker Capistrano Beach, www.FindMyOCHome.com Surterre Properties Monarch Beach, 949.464.3243 McDaniel Gilmore Group 33522 Niguel Rd. Ste. 100, Monarch Beach 92629 www.mcdanielgilmoregroup.com

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WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION Offshore Construction www.offshoreconstruction.org

949.444.6323

WINDOW CLEANING Bayside Window Cleaning, Inc. 949.215.2323 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com Clear Windows 949.485.8793 San Clemente, www.clearwindows-llc.com

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UPHOLSTERY 949.496.3315

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GROM OF THE WEEK Ethan Mudge Age: 11, Shorecliffs Middle School Ethan Mudge of San Clemente has amassed many great memories during this year’s competition and is looking to cap off the season with more as the NSSA Open, NSSA Explorer and WSA Championship series come to an end. So far, one of his greatest came during an NSSA Open event in Huntington Beach where everything just “came together” for him and he earned one of his best scores ever. “I caught a really good bomb in the last five minutes of my heat and got three vertical hits and a cutback and the judges gave me a 9.5,” said Ethan with a huge grin while reminiscing between heats at the WSA Gatorade Championship Series event at Salt Creek on March 24 Ethan Mudge. Photo by Sheri Crummer where he was awarded the first-place trophy in the Boys U14 division. His next big goals include qualifying for the Surfing America U.S. Championships and continuing on his quest for PacSun USA Surf Team membership. “I really enjoy contest surfing because it’s fun to compete against the other guys because I never know how good they’ve gotten since the last time I surfed against them,” Ethan said. “I always learn something from the other guys.

They push me to get better.” In school Ethan is a straight ‘A’ student who has his heart set on studying Spanish in college someday as well as making a name for himself as a professional surfer. The order in which he pursues these goals will depend on how well his surf career is going by the time he is ready to graduate from high school, he said.—Andrea Swayne

Local Surfer Wins Big Wave World Tour

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 57-59 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-10’ Poor-Fair Catalina: 10-15’ Fair+ Immediate: The swell mix lingers on Friday, setting up more knee-thigh-waist high surf, (1-3’) at the better breaks.

Standout focal points see a few slightly better sets around the proper tides.

San Clemente big wave pro surfer Greg Long crowned world champion

Long Range Outlook: Saturday is looking slow off a continued blend of minor Southern Hemi and northwest swells.

A possible new shorter period westsouthwest to west swell fills in for the end of the weekend, potentially bumping the region back up into fun-zone surf. Check out Surfline for all the details!

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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ollowing a challenging and memorable year, San Clemente-based big wave professional surfer Greg Long topped off the season as this year’s Big Wave World Tour champion.

A crowning party, attended by Long’s friends, family, fellow surfers and industry representatives, was held last week at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center (formerly the Surfing Heritage Foundation) in San Clemente. And although reigning BWWT champion Peter Mel could not attend, he phoned in to congratulate Long on his victory.

Long did not take the top spot on the podium at any of this season’s events but

Big Wave World Tour Standings 2012/2013 1. Greg Long (USA) 2155.5 2. Jamie Sterling (HAW) 1160.7 3. Carlos Burle (BRA) 1150 4. Peter Mel (USA) 1148.7 5. Ken Collins (USA) 826.5 6. Gabriel Villaran (PERU) 823 7. Zach Wormhoudt (USA) 688.5 8. Ben Wilkinson (AUS) 674.25 9. Jose Gomez (PERU) 621 10. Joao De Macedo (PT) 555 11. Ramon Navarro (CL) 517.5 12. Jeff Rowley (AUS) 494.75 Dana Point Times March 29-April 4, 2013

Greg Long of San Clemente is the 2012-2013 Big Wave World Tour champion. Photo by Andrea Swayne

his combined points totals from secondand third-place finishes provided the consistency necessary to claim the title.

Long’s second-place finish at the Nelscott Reef Classic, third at the GoPro Maverick’s Invitational and second at the Billabong Pico Alto earned the points necessary to pass runner-up Jamie Sterling of Hawaii, 2155.5 points to 1160.7 for the 2012-2013 win.

His season was also marked by other memorable events, both exhilarating and frightening.

Not only was Long featured on the silver screen as an actor and stuntman in the film Chasing Mavericks, he also survived a near drowning accident after a multi-wave hold down while surfing a massive swell at Cortes Bank.

“After nearly drowning at Cortes Bank in December I questioned whether or not I would ever return to a life of riding big waves. Two of the contests in this year’s world tour, Mavericks and Nelscott Reef, took place after my accident. The

Mavericks contest within one month’s time,” Long said. “To me, winning this year’s world title represents something far greater than just being on top of the ratings at the end of the year. It represents a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication to overcome one of the greatest adversities I have faced in my life in an effort to continue following my dream and passion.”

After enjoying the moment, Long is already looking forward to continuing to pursue his passion for big waves following a short break at home.

“At the moment, I am enjoying some time at home in San Clemente and have no immediate travel plans,” he said. “The next Big Wave World Tour event is to be held down in Punta Lobos, in Chile. The waiting period begins April 15 and runs through the end of June.”

Long is also a contender in the upcoming Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards scheduled for May 3 at The Grove in Anaheim.

He is nominated for the $50,000 XXL Ride of the Year for a massive ride at Jaws in Hawaii in October. DP

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RESULTS WSA Championship Series, Event No. 8, March 23-24, Dana Point, Salt Creek Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/ GIRLS SB U9: 1. Brayden Burch, San Clemente; 2. Bane Corbett, San Clemente. BOYS/ GIRLS U10: 1. Taj Lindblad, San Clemente; 2. Jett Schilling, San Clemente; 3. Nicholas Coli, San Clemente; 4. Patrick O’Connor, San Juan Capistrano. BOYS U12: 2. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 5. Ethan Mudge, Capistrano Beach; 6. Ryan Martin, San Clemente. BOYS U14: 1. Ethan Mudge, Capistrano Beach; 3. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 4. Gunner Day, San Clemente; 6. Nathan Carabba, San Clemente. BOYS U16: 2. Brighton Reinhardt, Dana Point; 4. Lucas Taub, Dana Point; 6.

Conner Dand, San Clemente. BOYS U18: 3. Jordan Kudla, San Clemente. GIRLS U12: 3. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente; 4. Lexi Morgan, San Clemente. GIRLS U14: 1. Alexxa Elseewi, San Clemente; 3. Tera Richardson, Capistrano Beach; 5. Bethany Zelasko, Dana Point. GIRLS U16: 1. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 4. Alexxa Elseewi, San Clemente; 6. Kirra Connolly, San Clemente. GIRLS U18: 4. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. BOYS LB U14: 3. West Archer, San Clemente. JR. LB U18: 6. Jack Benjamin, San Juan Capistrano.

GIRLS LB U14: 2. Lexi Morgan, San Clemente. GIRLS LB U18: 1. Teresa O’Connor, San Juan Capistrano; 2. Rachael Tilly, Capistrano Beach; 3. Emmy Lombard, San Clemente; 4. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point; 6. Kyla Kelley, Capistrano Beach. MEN 18-29: 4. Ricky Lovato, San Clemente. SENIOR MEN 40-49: 2. Rick Erkeneff, Dana Point; 3. Shane Miller, Dana Point. LEGENDS 50+: 1. Parry Foskett, San Clemente; 2. Dale Baker, San Clemente.

OPEN MEN: 1. Cody Canzoneri, San Clemente; 4. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point. OPEN MEN LB: 3. Cody Canzoneri, San Clemente.

OPEN WOMEN LB: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point; 2. Tory Gilkerson, San Clemente; 3.

Kyla Kelley, Capistrano Beach. SR. MEN LB 40+: 5. Rick Erkeneff, Dana Point. For full results, see www.danapointtimes.com.

UPCOMING EVENT April 6-7: WSA Championship Series, Event No. 9, Oceanside Harbor www.danapointtimes.com