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Grand Prix Returns for 7th Cycle Community centric race billed as nation’s largest single-day criterium event E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 7 Crowds will line the streets for the 7th annual Dana Point Grand Prix this Sunday as elite riders race against local amateurs in the fast-paced, NASCAR-style cycling event. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Edison Considers Permanent SONGS Shutdown

Locals Crowned WSA Season Champs

Special Section: Dana Point Grand Prix Guide

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CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR SATURDAY, MAY 4 Nature Tour 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. The Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, hosts this two-hour, docent led walking tour, exploring the ecology and natural history of the area.

Advanced registration is required.

For more information or to register, call 949.542.4755.

Craft Fair and Farmers Market 9 a.m.–3 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza St. Admission is free. For

more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573.5033 or see www.danapoint.org. Crafters may rent multiple booths.

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern. Check with www. danapointtimes.com for a look at the night’s discussion.

TUESDAY, MAY 7

THURSDAY, MAY 9

Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories, songs and silliness. Walk-ins are always welcome, no registration required. Visit, www.ocpl.org for upcoming events.

Coastmasters 7 a.m.–8:30 a.m. The Coastmasters of Dana Point (a Toastmasters affiliate) meets every Thursday at the OC Sailing & Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, 949.496.9610, www.coastmasters.org.

DANA POINT’S TOP 5 HOTTEST TOPICS

What’s Up With...

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… the County Position on Beachside Fires?

THE LATEST: At a meeting last week, The Orange County Board of Supervisors formally opposed the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) suggestion to eliminate wood burning fires from Orange and Los Angeles County beaches.

“With the geographical differences between each beach in Orange County, a universal ban would impose a one-sizefits-all approach,” said Orange County supervisor John Moorlach.

Citing public health concerns, the city of Newport Beach sought to remove dozens of fire rings from two beaches, Corona del Mar and Balboa, last year. The measure received Newport City Council consent and went before the California Coastal Commission for approval.

Ultimately the commission tabled its decision and air-quality regulators became involved.

Throughout its OC Parks, the county maintains 11 fire rings, seven at Aliso Beach, and four at Capistrano Beach.

According to a staff report, the county has not received complaints regarding beachside fires from residents, living near either beach, over the course of 10 years.

WHAT’S NEXT: Chairman Shawn Nelson (4th district) abstained from voting on the measure, because he represents Orange County on the SCAQMD board. Nelson said he did want to take a position on the proposal before the air district’s June 7 public hearing in Diamond Bar. The board is expected to rule on that date.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay with www.danapointtimes.com for updates.

—Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times May 3-9, 2013

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… Edison Considering a Lasting SONGS Shutdown?

THE LATEST: Southern California Edison, the majority owner and operator of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will consider a permanent shutdown of one or both reactors if nuclear regulators deny a partial restart.

Ted Craver, CEO of Edison International, SCE’s parent company, announced the consideration in a conference call with analysts Tuesday. Both the plant’s generators—Units 2 and 3—have been shutdown since January 2012 after a leak was discovered in steam generator tubes.

WHAT’S NEXT: Two separate SONGS cases before the NRC would allow for a potential summer restart. The utility submitted a proposal to run at 70 percent power for five months, which it submitted as part of a formal investigation of what lead to the leak in Unit 3.

Additionally, the utility asked for a license amendment to restart the plant at 70 percent power, saying that doing so would provide no additional safety hazards to operate the plant. The NRC Region IV issued preliminary approval of the license amendment last month, but no formal approval has come from the agency.

The utility indicated if a restart is granted it would likely start up this June, at the earliest.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www.danapointtimes.com.—Jim Shilander

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… the SCWD Naming a New General Manager?

THE LATEST: The South Coast Water District has announced that interim-general manager, Betty Burnett, will be perma-

nently named to the position. Burnett filled the interim management slot after Mike Dunbar retired—after 25 years—from the district in October.

An employee of the district since 2001, Burnett previously served as the Director of Administration and District Counsel.

Burnett is no stranger to water, sewer and public transportation agencies. From 1991 to 1998 was a legal partner at an Orangebased law firm, and in 1999, led legal and regulatory efforts in the consolidation of the Capistrano Beach Water District and the Dana Point Sanitary District, into the larger SCWD. WHAT’S NEXT: As general manager, Burnett will oversee water supply reliability, emergency preparedness, financial planning for capital projects and permit acquisitions.

“The Board is delighted that Mrs. Burnett accepted the position,” said Wayne Rayfield, president of the SCWD Board of Directors.

Burnett’s contract will be considered at an upcoming public meeting. The next meeting of the general board is May 9, at 6 p.m., SCWD Administration Office, 31592 West St., Laguna Beach.

FIND OUT MORE: Check for updates at www.danapointtimes.com.—AP

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… the Possible Extension of the 241 Toll Road?

THE LATEST: On April 18, the Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors approved a conceptual design for an extension of the 241 toll road to a terminus just outside San Juan Capistrano.

A spokesperson for the agency said, in order for the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board to consider the proposal, a vote is required. The board did not approve a proposal extending south, as Page 3

the transportation agency initially planned.

A prior proposal to connect to Interstate 5 near San Onofre State Park was rejected by the state Department of Commerce.

Current planning of the Tesoro extension calls for lengthening the 241 to Cow Camp Road, east of San Juan. This would be accessible from San Clemente via Avenida La Pata, once the road is extended.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to TCA officials, additional public meetings on the Tesoro extension proposal will be held.

FIND OUT MORE: Stick with www. danapointtimes.com for continued coverage.—JS

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… Marines Pleading Guilty to Vandalism Charges?

THE LATEST: Two Camp Pendleton Marines were sentenced to three years probation and 80 hours of community service Tuesday, after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor vandalism charges, according to the Orange County Superior Court website.

Joseph Ikaika Nahale of Fremont and Jesse Jordan Ivie of Gresham, Ore., both 20, were accused of shooting out storefronts and vehicles in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente one night last October.

WHAT’S NEXT: The pair was arrested after getting a tip from a woman sleeping in her car at Monarch Bay Plaza, whose windows were reportedly shot out. Numerous other vandalism charges were dismissed.

According to the court, both Nahale and Ivie’s driver’s licenses are suspended for a year and the two will have to spend eight hours removing graffiti.

FIND OUT MORE: For the latest, visit www.danapointtimes.com.—AP www.danapointtimes.com

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO

plications must be filed to the city clerk by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24.

In order to be eligible for appointment, applicants must be registered voters and residents of Dana Point. Members of the commission will be appointed by the City Council. Arts and Culture Commission meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday each month in council chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern.

Robotics Team Advances to Championship Finals, Falls to Winning Alliance u The south Orange County “garage” robotics team, comprised of 22 high school students from various school settings, advanced to the finals in the FIRST Championship in St. Louis last week, but fell to the competition’s winning alliance.

“We are on cloud nine,” said team mentor Shelley Nordman, whose son Austin is on the team.

With a strict deadline, students across the globe had six weeks to develop, design and test original robots to compete in more than 58 regional tournaments throughout the United States, Canada and Israel—with St. Louis, Mo., and the FIRST Championship in their sights.

Out of the 2,500 teams participating in this year’s tournaments, Code Orange was one of 12 to advance to the final level of play.

Dubbed “the varsity sport for the mind,” FIRST Robotics Competitions test young contenders’ ability to execute a design, utilize advanced software, create a brand and, among other things, work within alliances to achieve a common goal.

A New Hampshire-based nonprofit, FIRST was founded in 1989 by entrepreneur and inventor Dean Kamen to inspire youth participation in science and technology. For more information, visit www. usfirst.org and for more about Code Orange, go to www. teamcodeorange.com.

South Orange County Democratic Club to Host SONGS Talk u The monthly dinner meeting of the South Orange County Democratic Club will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.

The guest speaker will be Rochelle Becker, who has been actively involved with nuclear safety issues for 35 years. She co-founded

Fish For Life Annual Poker Tournament Coming Soon

A south Orange County robotics team, Code Orange, advanced to finals in the FIRST Championship in St. Louis, Mo. last week. Only 12 out of 2,500 international teams made it that far in the competition.

Photo by Andrea Papagianis

the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility in 2005, working with state and federal elected representatives and oversight agencies and has worked with organizations on safety issues at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Buffet dinner is at 6 p.m. with a meeting to follow at 7 p.m. RSVP by May 5 to kenton805@cox.net.

City Announces Openings on Arts and Culture Commission u The city of Dana Point has opened the

application process for two positions on the Arts and Culture Commission—a City Council advisory body—set to expire this summer.

Members of the commission are tasked with advising the City Council on artistic,

aesthetic and cultural aspects of the city including encouraging cultural enrichment programs or policy changes pertaining to the preservation of the city’s fine arts.

Formed nearly two years ago, the commission has moved forward with the city’s Art in Public Places program in establishing new sculpture projects at Heritage and Lantern Bay parks.

On June 30, 2013 the current terms of Matthew Miller, commissioner, and Judith Nowland, vice-chairwoman will end. The terms of commissioners Alan Wickstom, Karin Schnell and Chairwoman Nancy Jenkins go through June 2015.

Applications can be downloaded at www. danapoint.org or picked up from the Office of the City Clerk, 33282 Golden Lantern, Ste. 203. For more information, contact city clerk Kathy Ward at 949.248.3501. The ap-

u Fish For Life will hold its annual Texas Hold ‘Em fundraiser Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m. at the Talega Golf Course in San Clemente.

The organization provides special needs children and young adults with the opportunity to go ocean fishing.

The $100 cost to reserve a seat at the event includes a three-quarter day fishing trip pass from Dana Wharf Sportfishing.

First place in the event receives a trophy and a four-night stay at the Beachfront Waikiki Grand Hotel. Other prizes will be awarded for second through fifth-place.

Among the competitors will be a number of former NFL stars, including former Rams quarterbacks Jim Everett and Vince Ferragamo and former Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein. Registration is limited to 150 players. Appetizers will be served, and blackjack and roulette games can be played to earn raffle tickets for prizes.

To register, or for more information, visit www.fishforlife.org, or call Jim Holden at 949.285.8819.

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Forward a picture along, too! Send your information to editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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Grand Prix Returns for 7th Cycle Community centered racing becomes one of nation’s top single-day criterium events

By Steve Breazeale Dana Point Times

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he origins of the Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling, unofficially, the largest single day criterium bike race in America, can trace its history back to a place where most good ideas come from—a backyard barbecue conversation amongst friends.

Mayor Steven Weinberg was attending an event at his friend and fellow Dana Point resident Roger Worthington’s house when he spied a flag he wasn’t familiar with flying atop his host’s flagpole. It was Worthington’s bike racing team flag. As an amateur cyclist himself, Weinberg’s interest was officially piqued.

After talking shop about cycling, the two had the idea to bring top-level competitive bike racing to the city they were both passionate about. Worthington was running a yearly criterium race in San Clemente at the time and Weinberg, a member of the Dana Point Planning Commission, was eager to bring the sport to his town.

Later that same year the two, along with fellow race organizer and executive director of the Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation Russell Ames, watched with pride as the first installment of the Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling was held.

“It was a perfect storm … In about seven months we put this race together, along with the help from the city,” Weinberg said.

That was seven years ago.

Since then, the race has expanded from seven categories—ranging from the most basic of amateur race options up to the pro level—to 13. On May 5, the seventh installment of the race will begin, marking the biggest and most extensive version of the event to date.

Ames recalled how the event started with seven categories and 400 participants. By 2011, there were 10 categories.

In 2012, an Olympic year, a record 1,031 racers competed in 12 different categories.

As of May 1, 612 riders have registered early to compete. Ames said, historically 15 to 20 percent of the riders sign up the day of, so that number will surely push closer to or exceed 1,000.

“The number of kids who enter, that just gets bigger … The local racers from CaliDana Point Times May 3-9, 2013

While the criterium has achieved national recognition, the event’s largest focus is the kid’s race. Mayor Steven Weinberg said the Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation’s ultimate goal is to get area youth excited about biking, either competitively or recreationally. Photo by Andrea Swayne

After a successful partnership in executing last year’s Taste of Doheny, the city of Dana Point and Eventwerks, an Orange County-based event management and production firm, have joined forces to bring new festivals to the city’s summer roster and enhance old favorites.

Corresponding with the 7th annual Dana Point Grand Prix, this inaugural Dana Point Street Fair will line the first-turn side of the criterium race course—down Old Golden Lantern—and stretch to Heritage Park. Falling on Cinco de Mayo this year, the fair will feature a microbrew garden hosted by OC Brew Ha Ha, and inflatable zone for kids, a local music showcase hosted by Kenny’s Music and standard festival fares for the whole family.

For more information on upcoming events, visit www.danapointeventseries.com.

fornia who enter every year, that number goes up … The trajectory is upward and to the right,” Worthington said.

The reason for the event’s success has been as organic as the grass on the front lawn of the homes the racers speed past.

“It’s safe to say, criterium racing is like NASCAR on bikes,” Ames said.

The 0.8-mile competition on an L-shaped course is a combination of street and velodrome—an arena for track cycling—racing, where cyclists speed around at speeds upward of 30 mph.

In the buildup to the inaugural, race organizers knew if the idea was going to succeed, the city residents would have to embrace the event. After all, the plan was to shut down the residential streets of El Camino Capistrano, Santa Clara Avenue and Old Golden Lantern as well as Del Prado Avenue to make up the race circuit.

Add on the fact that criterium racing was relatively unknown in the area at the time and it starts to paint the picture of how the success of the event hinged on the neighborhood’s reaction. It was a gamble.

“Thankfully the city of Dana Point was very receptive and they really wrapped

their arms around it and turned this thing from a pipe dream into a living, breathing, thing,” Worthington said.

Now on race day families and friends holding impromptu parties on their front lawns has become tradition.

Free kids races solidified the Dana Point Grand Prix’s status as a true community event. Kids from Laguna Beach to San Clemente and beyond have taken to the criterium course and turn out in the hundreds to compete. In fact, when Weinberg, Worthington and Ames first hashed up the idea in that backyard, all they were really thinking about was having a pro and a kid’s category at the race. Anything else that came along was just icing on the cake.

The professional cycling community has also taken notice of the event’s growing popularity.

Because of the sheer number of riders and the talent pool that enters the race every year, USA cycling, the sport’s governing body, has given the Dana Point Grand Prix a Tier 1 classification. Tier 1 is the highest rank USA Cycling doles out and of the 25 races on the 2013 National Criterium Calendar, only 10 hold the ranking.

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Ames and Worthington, both experienced amateur cyclists, knew that the route of the race would play a role in the pros flocking to compete. Instead of the bleak, flat layouts of industrial parks that criterium races are notorious for, the two envisioned the gradual slope down Del Prado with local businesses and houses serving as backdrops.

“It’s a very fast course … it undulates.

The finish line is up Del Prado … Everyone who’s done it crows about how wide it is, how safe it is and how diverse it is and it attracts big crowds,” Worthington said.

The scenery and the atmosphere all play a part in attracting the top racers. The $30,000 combined cash and prize purse doesn’t hurt either. The winner of the top pro race, dubbed the John Johnson Pro Mens Classic, will take home a $15,000 paycheck. Back-to-back defending champion Brad Huff will look to go for a threepeat while fending off top riders, such as reigning USPRO National Criterium Champion Ken Hanson.

After the race concludes, event organizers will immediately begin making plans for next year. But unlike in years past, there won’t be immediate talk of expansion. The 2013 Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling will be the biggest and most ambitious to date and right now, both Ames and Worthington believe 13 categories is a realistic and manageable number.

The possibility of expanding to two days and increasing the prize purse has been discussed in order to attract more riders, according to Worthington, but that’s a few years down the road. For now, the race will kick off as it always has, with kids, amateurs and pros alike winding their way through the streets of Dana Point, the crowd watching and cheering as they speed by. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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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, April 27 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Del Obispo Street (11 p.m.) A caller reported a man causing a verbal commotion with customers when they did not give him money as he requested. He was also reported chasing young women in the parking lot. The man was described as in his early 50s, slender, with brown hair and a mustache.

DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street, 33800 Block (3:12 a.m.)

A man reported that his drunken neighbor grabbed him by the throat. The subject was walking around outside at the time of the call. A 31-year-old man, who works as a salesman was arrested, taken to jail, cited and released.

Friday, April 26 TERRORIST THREATS REPORT Ritz Cove Drive, 0 Block (5:07 p.m.) A taxi driver said one of his regular customers said he was going to murder him.

ILLEGAL PARKED VEHICLLE Malaga Drive, 33800 Block (4:23 a.m.)

A woman reported a black pickup truck and a black sedan were “encroaching” on her driveway. She said the vehicles were parked there to taunt her.

Thursday, April 25 DISTURBANCE La Serena Drive, 34100 Block (10:07 p.m.) A caller reported a woman she believed to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol because she had been jumping up and down all day.

INDECENT EXPOSURE Via Catalina, 34500 Block (9:39 a.m.)

A woman filed a report after her room-

mate exposed himself and was walking around naked in the residence. The caller believed he stole her jewelry.

Wednesday, April 24 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Dana Point Harbor Drive/Island Way (7:35 a.m.) A caller reported a blue backpack located near the grass on the sidewalk “looked overstuffed.” The caller drove past it three times and did not see anyone around who could have left the bag.

Tuesday, April 23 WELFARE CHECK Pacific Coast Highway/Crown Valley Parkway (10:30 p.m.) A man reported that his brother had called all night from a gas station saying he was going to harm himself and his wife, who has a restraining order against him. According to the caller, his brother was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder and released from the hospital earlier that day. The caller requested police intervention, believing his brother needed to be involuntarily confined and evaluated.

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Camino El Molino, 34400 Block (8:14 p.m.) A woman called deputies when her daughter threatened to kill her and com-

mit suicide. The daughter broke a glass door by throwing a phone at it and then threw a knife at the caller. No drugs or alcohol were present. The daughter, who, according to the caller, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, was transported to an area hospital.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle Portola, 34500 Block (2:14 p.m.)

A man sent his mother a text message with a picture of a syringe in his arm and a message that said he had enough “dope to kill myself.” The mother said her son is homeless and is known to be at risk for suicide.

Monday, April 22 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino, 34800 Block (8:42 p.m.)

A woman reported coming home to find that a friend had crawled through a window in her house. The friend claimed he just wanted to hang out.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Pacific Coast Highway, 32900 Block (3:49 p.m.) Animal control was notified of two dogs locked inside a gray Volvo. The car was parked in front of a CVS pharmacy, in handicap parking space. The windows were rolled up and both dogs were lying down on the seat. The caller did not know if they were sleeping or in distress.

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Letters to the Editor CITY IS MISTAKEN ABOUT AREA HOMELESSNESS STEVE STEWART, Dana Point

As an iHope board member, and on behalf of the entire iHope board, I am responding to comments made at the Dana Point City Council meeting April 16, as reported in the Dana Point Times. Certain comments made by city staff about iHOPE were in error. The record needs to be corrected.

Speakers, representing several nonprofit groups and faith communities in the area, cited the recent death of homeless woman, Brandy Fox, in their plea for assistance from the City in establishing a viable cold weather shelter similar to the one at Capo Beach Church several years earlier. Ms. Fox used the shelter when it was open, and since neither drugs nor alcohol were allowed, it was suggested that she would not have been drinking the night she died had the shelter been available to her.

City staff responded by alleging that violent acts had taken place in the shelter and that an iHOPE client had recently been arrested for grand theft and had other felonies on his record. The official was quoted in the press saying, “So one of the things we would like to do is ask iHOPE to be very careful as they screen their clients.”

We would like to set the record straight: • First, police reports show that no violent acts took place at the Capistrano Beach shelter during shelter hours.

• Secondly, the person arrested was not an iHOPE client. He appeared at the center once, but never agreed to the intake process (iHOPE’s initial screening). He, therefore, did not receive any services from iHOPE. iHOPE and other advocates for the homeless want to work with Dana Point police and other city staff. At that meeting, iHOPE offered to support an overnight Dana Point Times May 3-9, 2013

shelter with case management services during the day.

The Welcome INN continues to provide food and iHOPE runs a weekly shower service in Capo Beach. However, as long as the homeless have no place to sleep during inclement weather, people will continue to die from exposure.

Homeless advocates would like to partner with the city of Dana Point and would like to hear that the city council is interested in engaging with us to accomplish solutions.

WITH NO TOWN CENTER, SIGNAGE DOES JUST FINE WAYNE VIA, Dana Point

I disagree with the letter (“Town Center Falls Short of Expectations” from the April 26 issue of the Dana Point Times) stating that the Town Center signage looked basic and cheap. I consider the pedestrian bridge as the grand entrance to Dana Point. It is impressive and announces that you are about to enter a destination town.

The Town Center signage does a great job of hiding an ugly boat yard and defines the edge of the business district.

I think it is appropriate, since as of yet, there is no “Town Center.”

DON’T BLAME THE BAG, CHANGE YOUR OWN HABITS PHYLLIS ANDERSON, Irvine

In reading letters in past Dana Point Times issues against the “single use bag,” someone stated only “approximately 1 percent of plastic bags are recycled.” I think a way to help this problem would be for the people who call them “single use bags” to start reusing them themselves, instead of banning them. Then we won’t have the problem they claim we have.

It seems obvious that if you call it a “single use bag,” you are part of the prob-

lem by only using it once.

I find there are several uses for them, such as cleaning up dog poop and the cat litter box, lining waste baskets to make trash disposal easier and carrying food on outings. I don’t need a flashy cloth bag, because I reuse the plastic bag to dispose of my trash when I’m finished eating.

Also, storing items to protect them from dust around the house, carrying extras in the car in case someone needs a barf bag, putting wet clothes from the beach or swimming in them … and I am sure there are many more uses if one puts their mind to it.

I think the root of the bag problem is “blaming the bag,” instead of taking responsibility for yourself and spreading the word to get people to dispose of them properly. If you think the problem will go away with “banishing” the plastic bag, then what about the bottles, cigarette butts, fast food wrappings and foil wrappers—which are still out there littering our outdoors? I see a lot more of those than the useful, but maligned, plastic bag.

PROM-GOERS TAKE OWNERSHIP, DIFFERENCE SEEN AT PINES PARK VALERIE READ, Capistrano Beach

We live near Pines Park in Capistrano Beach and enjoy seeing young people come to be photographed on Prom night and other big events. The girls arrive in tiny short dresses and impossibly high heels, the boys in some version of a tuxedo, with tennis shoes and embarrassed grins.

In February students from San Clemente High arrived en masse, and the park looked like a disaster zone after they left—littered with corsage boxes, raffia, excelsior, ribbons and dead flowers everywhere. The trash cans were filled to the brim, and the rest of the detritus was widespread across the lawn. Weeks later there were still bits and pieces in the grass.

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CORRECTION: In last week’s article, “Pod Squad Stoked with National Showing,” the Dana Hills High School, National Ocean Sciences Bowl team captain was misnamed. Team captain, Bree Gibbs is a senior and a three-year veteran on the NOSB team. The Dana Point Times regrets the mistake.

This last Saturday San Clemente High came again, and they must have gotten the memo, because almost everything was picked up, put into the trash cans or piled nearby. Only a few stray items dotted the grass.

The change was dramatic, and we neighbors were pleased to see the difference.

Pines Park is the site of many events including weddings, memorials, meetings, tai chi, athletes balancing on slack lines, family picnics, couples courting, sunset viewers, football throwing, bocce ball games, people with their dogs, as well as handsome promgoers being photographed amidst such beautiful surroundings.

If each of us leaves the park as nice as we found it, it will continue to be a place of beauty for us all. Thanks, San Clemente High—keep it up!

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n behalf of the city of Dana Point and the Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation, I am proud to announce that the 7th annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling is the largest single-day criterium race on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar, a series of exclusive events representing the best of bicycle racing in America’s finest cities.

In addition to the exciting cycling competition the Grand Prix includes a Kids’ Zone, food, games, vendors and new this year, the Dana Point Street Fair.

The Street Fair will add some fun along the race course—from Old Golden Lantern to Heritage Park—with a Cinco de Mayo celebration of tasty food, craft beer and music.

The Grand Prix brings fast-paced action through the scenic Santa Clara neighborhood and along Del Prado. With 12 races throughout the day—including youth fun rides, amateur and professional races—cyclists of all ages and levels will race through the heart of Dana Point. It is both thrilling to participate and to watch as racers compete for prizes and glory.

My favorite part of the day is watching the kids’ races. The free races begin at 11:50 a.m. and are organized by age group. Kids

can register on race-day beginning at 8 a.m.

Don’t forget, riders must wear helmets.

Youth participants receive a free T-shirt and a medal at the finish line. Professional cyclists ride alongside the older kids, teaching them technical racing skills through turns and straightaways.

The Kids Zone—sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley—will include bike safety presentations, games, prizes and fun surprises.

The DPCCF advocates the safe use of bicycles as an alternate mode of transportation, promotes cycling for fun and sport, and through the Grand Prix, introduces kids to the joys and benefits of cycling as part of a healthy, active lifestyle. We are delighted to continue partnering with sponsors and local organizations such as the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley and the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group to host this great event and raise money for outstanding charities.

For action, excitement and family-friendly fun, join us at the 2013 Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling. For more information, visit www.danapointgrandprix.com, or follow on Twitter @DPGP and Facebook at www. facebook/DanaPointGrandPrix.

See you at the starting line!

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An exciting Cinco de Mayo celebration with music, craft beer and great food.

Located at the first turn and extending to Heritage Park at Turn 2, along Old Golden Lantern.

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friday

THE BEST OF BRUCE 8 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents “The Best of Bruce” on Stage II featuring six of Bruce Alexander’s awardwinning 10-minute comedic plays from ShowOff! International Playwriting Festival.

Shows through May 5. Tickets $18. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

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FIRST FRIDAY FILM 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Showing of the movie, Hope Springs, at the library. $2. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.248.5132, www.ocpl.org.

LIVE MUSIC AND WINE TASTING 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

George Fryer performs live during the wine tasting at DaVine Food & Wine (wine tasting starts at 4 p.m.). Tasting fee $15 for five wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

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.

THE FREEDOM SOCIETY 9 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

saturday

7TH ANNUAL BUILD-ABOAT CHALLENGE The Ocean Institute presents its seventh annual Build-A-Boat Challenge, a one-day contest in which participants design, build and race their own boats. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION Noon-6 p.m. San Clemente’s 23rd annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Max Berg Plaza Park with live entertainment, a free Zumba class, crafts, authentic food, fun activities and more.

1100 Calle Puente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

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AT THE MOVIES: THIS ‘MUD’ STICKS WITH YOU Two things keep happening to 14-year-old Ellis in Jeff Nichols’ new film Mud: He answers questions with “I don’t know,” and gets punched in the face after hitting someone. Not too uncommon for an ordinary teenage boy, except his redundancy leads him to some strange and new occurrences in his Arkansas hometown. Nichols’ film is not just a comeback of sorts for Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon, but also a refreshing love-note to Southern living. While his parents are in the process of separating, Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and his friend Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) explore an abandoned island. There they discover a boat in a tree and a homeless man named Mud (McConaughey). Mud is waiting for his Photo by Jim Bridges old sweetheart, Juniper (Witherspoon) to stop by, and soon he recruits the boys as his messengers and errand runners. Michael Shannon, Sarah Paulson and Sam Shepard co-star. Much like Nichols’ earlier indie hit, Take Shelter, Mud has a calm, natural feel and flow that is a trademark for the director. There is an innocence and subtlety that keeps the mood from becoming too dark and is in keeping with the young characters’ awakenings.

Sheridan leads the film effortlessly and becomes one of the best young actors in cinema today. Mud is both a drama and coming of age story for all ages with a timeless theme that solidifies Nichols’ relevancy in film.—Megan Bianco

SHORECLIFFS CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION 7 p.m. Shorecliffs Golf Course hosts a party for Cinco de Mayo with dancing and music with DJ Al Benavidez, plus food and drink specials. 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, 949.492.1177, www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com.

THE ECOLOGY CENTER GUIDED TOUR 1 p.m. Tour at The Ecology Center of their historic home, gardens, and outdoor learning stations. Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

tuesday

CLASSIC FILM SERIES 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The West Coast Film Festival presents a showing of Gone with the Wind at St. Margaret’s School in the Marcus J. Hurlbut Theater.

Tickets start at $16.25. 31641 La Novia Ave., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.0108, www.smes.org.

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

AUTHOR READING/LECTURE 6 p.m. Special presentation by Joyce Okazaki, who will share her personal experiences of the Manzanar concentration camp, in La Sala auditorium at the library. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN AND THE FUNNIEST HOUSEWIVES OF OC 7 p.m. Music and comedy at The Coach House. $20. Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

wednesday

VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.3 p.m. Monthly art fair in San Clemente along Avenida Del Mar with local artisans displaying arts and crafts, as well as the Sunday Farmers Market.

949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

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7TH ANNUAL DANA POINT GRAND PRIX OF CYCLING 7 a.m. Cycling race featuring events for professionals, amateurs and kids in downtown Dana Point.

This year’s event will also feature a Cinco de Mayo street festival. 619.504.9977, www.danapointgrandprix.com.

CINCO DE MAYO CONCERT 6 p.m. Students of the South Orange County School of the Arts present a mariachi concert at the Dana Point Yacht Club. $10-$14. 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

TEE OFF FOR DOGS 10 a.m. Charity golf tournament and dinner at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Entry $225 per golfer or $220 foursome. 50 Monarch Beach Resort, North Dana Point, www.teeofffordogs.org.

monday

FOOD TRUCK: CURBSIDE BITES 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Head to San Clemente High School for some good eats with OC’s top gourmet food trucks. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.751.6192, www.curbsidebites.com.

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MIKE HAMILTON 7 p.m. Live music at The Rib Joint. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.661.9500, www.ribjointdanapoint.com.

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

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB 6 p.m. Monthly dinner and meeting at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center. Cost $17-$20. 25925 del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.

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Concert at The Coach House.

Tickets $13. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS Get eye-to-eye with dolphins and whales without getting wet on Capt. Dave’s catamaran sailboat. $35-$55. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

JT 8 p.m. Entertainment at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

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GUEST OPINION: It’s History by Carlos N. Olvera

The Capistrano Mastodon I

n 1929, oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny purchased the undeveloped land known today as the Palisades, along with the Serra railroad stop from the Capistrano Beach Co. to start development on the “Birth of the City.” Doheny saw the Palisades, a mesa about 150 feet above the ocean, as an ideal location for growth along the rolling hills of South Orange County.

As with any development, the moving of dirt has a tendency to cough up some interesting artifacts—even inland by several miles, small sea animals have been discovered as well as giant sloths and bison.

In July 1887, during the cutting of the California Central Railroad—three miles north of San Juan-by-the-Sea—a huge mastodon was unearthed, just north of where JSerra High School is today. The animal’s tusks were reportedly 16 feet

long before crumbling upon exposure to light.

Our own community was also prone to such discoveries.

During Doheny’s development of Capistrano Beach, H.E. Leyden, the Carlos N. Olvera construction manager, saw what appeared to be a horn protruding from the ground while grading a street across the mesa. Within a week 20 individuals, including geologists, paleontologists, scientists from Washington, D.C. and the Los Angeles Museum were at the scene for the unveiling. Peering into the 3-foot-deep excavation area, one could see the animal’s femur, head and vertebrae.

It was apparent the mastodon collapsed upon itself and died there alone.

The area is believed to have once been

a muddy clay bog. Based on the animal’s remains, the mastodon appeared to have wandered away from its heard some 25,000 years ago and became entrapped among its surroundings. The orientation of the mastodon’s bones gave rise to speculation they were agitated over time by tidal activity of the then sea level beach.

The remains were discovered near today’s intersection of Calle Granada and Calle Delores.

After three weeks of examination and excavation, the bones were covered in shellac and encased in plaster to avoid damage from the elements. Based on findings, the mastodon once stood about 10 feet tall and 14 feet long—from the tail to the base of the horns. The plaster cast was picked up by a tractor and trucked to the Los Angeles Museum, and at that time it was unclear if it could be reconstructed.

Once at the museum, the skeleton was cleaned and placed in a glass display case, located in the Natural History Hall.

Current records of the museum indicate the presence of the display until the late 1940s, after which it was listed as having been disposed of. Reviews by museum experts of today indicate that in reality it may actually have been a mammoth.

Carlos N. Olvera is past president of the Dana Point Historical Society, current Vice Chair of the OC Historical Commission and a Dana Point Councilman. DP PLEASE NOTE: 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 editorial@danapointtimes.com

Furry Friends Show off Swagger at Shelter Charity Benefit Text and photos by Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times

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undreds of dogs and their families took to the Dana Point Harbor on Saturday morning for the 20th annual Wag-a-thon benefiting the Pet Project Foundation.

In a show of support for those less fortunate, canines strutted their stuff in the event’s costume contest and showed off their unique skills in a competition of tricks. Some, like Charlie, a 5-year-old pit bull donning bumblebee attire for the day, were once shelter or rescue dogs themselves. But when he was a pup, Charlie found a home with Nick Bruno, a Dana Point resident.

Proceeds from the day go to support the Pet Project Foundation and San ClementeDana Point Times May 3-9, 2013

Sancho shows of his sombrero and poncho before the costume contest at the 20th Annual Wag-athon at the Dana Point Harbor.

Dana Point Animal Shelter’s partnership, aimed at providing care to lost or abandoned animals in the two cities. For more information, visit www.petprojectfoundation.org. DP Page 16

Left: Heidi, the Super Dog, steals a kiss from Fergie. Heidi’s family is also pictured, Kyle and Jenner Woodring from Irvine.

Above: Charlie, a rescued pit bull from Dana Point, struts his stuff in a bumblebee costume at the 20th annual Wag-a-thon.

Owner Nick Bruno and Charlie took third place in the day’s costume competition.

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DOLPHIN REPORT: BY THE NUMBERS

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

16 Number of straight set wins out of 24 matches played by the Dana Hills boys volleyball team this season.

5 Number of RBIs collected by Dolphins softball player Samantha Williams in one game against San Clemente on April 26. Williams went 2-4 at the plate, knocked in five runs, scored twice and hit a home run in the Dolphins 14-3 win.

DIABLOS EDGE DOLPHINS BOYS TRACK AND FIELD IN DUAL MEET • The Mission Viejo boys track and field Dana Point Times May 3-9, 2013

Dana Hills baseball senior third baseman CJ Angle set a school record for doubles (15) in one season. Photo by Debbie Angle

1:53.69 Time posted by Dana Hills senior runner Jack Morgenson in the 800 at the track and field

3 Consecutive one-run games the Dana Hills baseball team has played in, dating back to a 2-1 loss to San Juan Hills on April 23. The Dolphins have gone 1-2 over the stretch.

15 Doubles on the season for third baseman CJ Angle, a new school record. Angle easily eclipsed the old record of nine.

—Steve Breazeale

CYCLIST JOHN JOHNSON’S PERSONAL TRAGEDY LEADS TO CANCER AWARENESS

By Steve Breazeale

DOLPHINS BOYS LACROSSE FALLS TO TOP SEEDED SEA KINGS IN FIRST ROUND • The Dana Hills boys lacrosse team earned a bid to play in the CIF playoffs and drew No. 1 seeded Corona Del Mar in the first round.

The Dolphins squared off with the reigning Southern California champs on April 30 but could not match their firepower as they went on to lose 16-5.

The Dolphins ended up compiling an 11-8 overall record on the season.

168-2 Feet and inches of senior Alec Cranford’s winning discus throw in the dual meet against the Diablos.

18 Game-high number of kills tallied by Dana Hills boys volleyball junior outside hitter Christian Hessenauer in the Dolphins 3-0 win over rival San Clemente on April 25. Hessenauer also had a team-high five blocks in the win.

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DANA HILLS BOYS VOLLEYBALL GRABS SHARE OF LEAGUE TITLE • The Dana Hills boys volleyball team hosted San Clemente on April 25, needing a win in order to secure at least a share of what would be their fourth consecutive South Coast League title.

Behind the efforts of standout junior outside hitter Christian Hessenauer, the Dolphins walked away with a straight set victory, 25-17, 27-25, 26-24.

The game was the last of the season for the Dolphins (24-4, 7-1 league), who waited idle while San Clemente had one game left to play against Capistrano Valley.

The Tritons defeated the Cougars in four sets, tying Dana Hills atop the league standings.

Because of the tie, a coin flip to determine who would be the league’s No. 1 and No. 2 seed in the CIF-SS playoffs took place on April 30 and San Clemente won it, according to Dolphins head coach Oz Simmons.

The release of the boys volleyball playoff brackets is set for May 4 at 10 a.m.

team’s dual meet against Mission Viejo on April 24. At the time, Morgenson’s effort was the tops in the county.

By Steve Breazeale Dana Point Times

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ichael Johnson comes from a racing background. His father, John Johnson, was an avid cyclist and helped mold Michael into the racer he is today.

Weekly camping trips to the Mojave Desert for bike racing became a family tradition.

Since then, Michael has gone on to become a successful cyclist, competing in national criterium races—fast-paced, closed course cycling—as part of sponsored, professional racing teams. While Johnson excelled at the family’s shared passion, John was always there to cheer him on. John and his wife, Sue, moved to Mission Viejo in 2010 to be closer to Johnson, who lived in Newport Beach.

But in January of last year tragedy struck the Johnson family when John

Senior outside hitter Christian Hessenauer (3) led the Dolphins boys volleyball team with 18 kills in a 3-0 win over San Clemente on April 25. Photo by Tony Tribolet/www.xpsphoto.com

team continued their successful season with an 81-55 dual meet win over visiting Dana Hills on April 24.

Dolphins senior Jack Morgenson won the 800 after posting a time of 1:53.69.

Dana Hills sophomore Paul Romero won both the long jump and the triple jump.

DANA HILLS BOYS TENNIS SHUTS DOWN CHARGERS • In their final regular season match of the year, the Dana Hills boys tennis team beat visiting El Toro 14-4 on April 23. The win put the Dolphins at 9-7 overall and 5-3 in South Coast League play.

The Dolphins were set to compete in the league finals tournament from April 30 to May 1. Results were not available at press time.

DANA HILLS BASEBALL LOSES TO TRITONS IN EXTRAS • San Clemente sophomore catcher Lucas Herbert broke

his hand in late March, which sidelined the Tritons power hitter for several weeks. In his seventh game back, against Dana Hills on May 1, the injury showed no signs of slowing Herbert down as he took the first pitch he saw in extra innings deep to left center field and over the fence to give his team a 2-1 win.

Herbert’s eighth-inning blast helped bolster the Tritons (21-6, 7-2 league) firstplace league record and put the pressure on the Dolphins (14-14, 3-8) to respond in the bottom half of the inning.

After Dana Hills leadoff man CJ Angle worked a walk to start the final frame, San Clemente reliever Will Tribucher got the final two outs to seal the win for teammate Cody Maples, who pitched seven innings for the third consecutive time in as many starts.

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died as a result of mesothelioma, a rare cancer commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. Johnson recalled how his father had been misdiagnosed and made a point to raise money and awareness for mesothelioma treatment.

When looking over options to get the word out, Johnson naturally turned to the cycling community. Behind the Johnson’s family efforts, the Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling’s Pro 1 NCC race has been officially named the John Johnson Pro Mens Classic.

“I was trying to think of a way since my father passed away to honor his legacy and make it known that this asbestos production in the United States has to stop,” Johnson said. “My mission is to help raise awareness to these particular people that get sick.”

Johnson, 44, will compete in the Elite Master 35 + category on Sunday, May 5 as part of the event. DP Dana Hills standout senior pitcher Blake Taylor, who was lifted after the fi fth inning with the score tied at 0-0. Taylor allowed only three hits and one walk while stricking out seven in his no-decision.

The Tritons broke the 0-0 tie in the top of the seventh when Shane Elias-Calles ripped a ball into the gap for a one-out double. He then tried to steal third base, drawing an errant throw from the Dolphins catcher that sailed into the outfield.

Elias-Calles sprinted to home plate and beat the throw, putting the Tritons up 1-0.

Playing in front of their home crowd and on senior night, Dolphins senior Jake Williams had a timely two-out RBI double with a runner on second base to plate the tying run.

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GROM OF THE WEEK Dane Matson Age: 7, Vista del Mar Elementary Dane Matson is a second-grader who loves math, but when he’s not sitting behind a desk at school he’s probably surfing at Lowers, his favorite local break.

Dane practices as much as possible and enjoys the coaching he gets from his dad and his older brother Kade. “I go surfing almost every day and balance on my Indo Board a lot too,” he said. “I’m working on floaters right now.” Dane wants to be a pro surfer when he grows up and dreams of competing in Indonesia and at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa. Dane said the best things about living and surfing in San Clemente are being in the water, seeing dolphins in the lineup, his nice group of friends—most of them fellow surfers—and that he goes to a great school. Every day would be perfect, he said, if he could surf morning to Dane Matson. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com night, stopping only to eat macaroni and cheese or popcorn chicken. Dane finished in second-place at the WSA West Coast Championships at Church Beach, Sunday in the Micro Grom U9 Shortboard division. He put on a good show in the semifinals, drawing cheers from the crowd. When asked why he thought all three judges deemed one of his top two waves worthy of a score in the 6-point range, Dane had a pretty good idea of what it was.

“My dad said it was because I did a blow tail, but I think it was because of my big smacker!” he said.—Andrea Swayne

WSA Crowns Season Champs Locals Shine at Western Surfing Association 2013 West Coast Championships

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

Water Temperature: 59-62 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-10’+ Poor+ Catalina: 10-15’+ Fair Immediate: A mix of easing long period south groundswell and trace northwest windswell sets up knee- to waist-high+ surf (2-3’+) at the better breaks Friday. Light/ variable to light morning winds give way to a moderate westerly sea breeze in the afternoon.

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ore than 300 competitors gathered at San Onofre State Park, Church Beach, Saturday and Sunday for the Western Surfing Association Hoppy Swarts Memorial West Coast Championships.

Many local surfers made podium appearances after qualifying for the event on two levels—surfing five regular season events to qualify for the championship contest and seven events to qualify for West Coast Champion titles in individual divisions.

Although the surf was relatively small—the sets seldom reaching the adult shoulder-high mark—surfers found plenty of opportunity to shine during the 22 hours of competition in this two-day, double area event.

The beach was packed with spectators and athletes who enjoyed the end of season celebratory vibe, a pancake breakfast and a lunch time barbecue while watching the very competitive action from the sand.

From 24 divisions—covering surfers from Micro Groms under age 9 to Legends over 50—emerged seven local West Coast Season Champions. From San (Cont. on page 22)

SURF FORECAST

Long Range Outlook: A modest new south groundswell fills in for the weekend setting up more knee-, waist- and chest-high waves (2-3’+) for best exposed breaks.

Trace northwest windswell blends in for a few broken up/sectiony lines at the combo beachbreaks. Our coastal eddy returns late weekend, but morning conditions look okay. Check out Surfline for all the details.

Longboarders (L to R) Tory Gilkerson (event winner, San Clemente), Lulu Erkeneff (second-place finisher and West Coast Champion from Dana Point) and Kyla Kelley (third-place finisher from Capistrano Beach) swept the top three spots in the Open Women Longboard division. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

UPCOMING EVENTS May 4: NSSA Southwest Explorer, Event No. 9, San Diego, Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier May 5: NSSA Southwest Explorer, Event No. 10, San Diego, Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier May 4-5: SSS Middle School State Championships, Oceanside Harbor

Jimmy Bray of San Clemente on his way to a fourth-place finish in Masters 30-39 shortboard competition. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

May 16-19: NSSA West Coast Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier June 14-16: Surfing America USA Championships, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach (continues June 18-22 at Lowers) June 15-17: NSSA National Interscholastic Championships, Dana Point, Salt Creek June 18-22: Surfing America USA Championships, San Onofre State Park, Lower Trestles

Local groms (L to R) Nicholas Coli, Patrick O’Connor, Jett Schilling, Alexxa Elseewi and Teresa O’Connor clown around while waiting for Randy Gilkerson to cook their pancakes. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

Dana Point Times May 3-9, 2013

Legends 50+ contest winner and season champion Javier Huarcaya, pro surfer Sunny Garcia and Surfing America executive director Greg Cruse gather for a photo while taking in the action at the WSA West Coast Championships finals on Sunday. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

Mark Thornton gives fellow Adaptive Division surfer Chris Oberle a tow down the path. Oberle came in first in the division but runner-up Thornton claimed the season title.

Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

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DP SURF RESULTS WSA Hoppy Swarts Memorial West Coast Championships, April 27-28, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach

Nathan Carabba of San Clemente took home the second-place trophy in Boys U14 competition.

Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

(Cont. from page 20) Clemente, Brayden Burch took the title in Micro Grom Boys/Girls U9 Shortboard, Jett Schilling in Boys/Girls U10 Shortboard, Conner Dand in Boys U16 Shortboard, Jordan Kudla in Boys U18 Shortboard and Cody Canzoneri in Open Men Shortboard. Rachael Tilly of Capistrano Beach is the Girls U18 Longboard champion and, from Dana Point, Elenna “Lulu” Erkeneff is the season champ in Open Women Longboard.

Four area surfers, despite taking firstplace in the contest, couldn’t quite catch up to season points leaders for the season title.

Contest wins went to San Clemente surfers Kade Matson in Boys U14 Shortboard, Malia Osterkamp in Girls U16 Shortboard and Lexi Morgan in Girls U14 Longboard.

The new season kicks off August 3 and 4 with Event No. 1 at San Onofre State Beach, Trail 6. Surfers age 16 and under are invited to enter the 8th Annual Menehune Surf Fest, July 6 in Huntington Beach. This is a “just for fun” summer specialty event and not part of the regular season schedule.

For more information, including the full 2013-2014 season schedule, visit www. surfwsa.org. DP

First place, season champs and local finishers only. KEY: San Clemente=SC, Dana Point=DP, San Juan Capistrano=SJC, Capistrano Beach=CB. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS SB U9: 1. Brayden Burch, SC; 2. Dane Matson, SC. MICRO GROM SEASON CHAMPION: Brayden Burch. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Jett Schilling, SC; 2. Taj Lindblad, SC; 3. Nicholas Coli, SC; 4. Patrick O’Connor, SJC. BOYS/ GIRLS U10 SEASON CHAMPION: Jett Schilling. BOYS U12: 1. Dagan Stagg, Carlsbad; 4.

Kade Matson, SC. BOYS U12 CHAMPION: Griffin Foy, Fullerton. BOYS U14: 1. Kade Matson, SC; 4. Nathan Carabba, SC. BOYS U14 CHAMPION: Griffin Foy. BOYS U16: 1. Conner Dand, SC; 3. Brighton Reinhardt, DP. BOYS U16 CHAMPION: Conner Dand.

BOYS U18: 1. Jordan Kudla, SC. BOYS U18 CHAMPION: Jordan Kudla. GIRLS U12: 1.

Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 3. Kirra Pinkerton, SC; 4. Samantha Sibley, SC. GIRLS U12 CHAMPION: Tiare Thompson. GIRLS U14: 1. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 3. Tera Richardson, CB. GIRLS U14 CHAMPION: Tiare Thompson. GIRLS U16: 1. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U16 CHAMPION: Rachel Tominaga, Manhattan Beach. GIRLS U18: 1. Rachel Tominaga; Manhattan Beach; 3.

Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U18 CHAMPION: Rachel Tominaga. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Trevor Anderberg, Encinitas. BOYS

LB U14 CHAMPION: Trevor Anderberg.

JUNIOR LB U18: 1. Ricky Cunningham, San Diego. JUNIOR LB U18 CHAMPION: Ricky Cunningham. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Lexi Morgan, SC. GIRLS LB U14 CHAMPION: No surfers qualified for this title. GIRLS LB U18: 1.

Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Emmy Lombard, SC; 4.

Kyla Kelley, CB. GIRLS LB U18 CHAMPION: Rachael Tilly. MEN 18-29: 1. Sean Johnson, Canyon Country; 2. Ricky Lovato, SC. MEN 18-29 CHAMPION: Sean Johnson. MASTERS 30-39: 1. Paul Pugliesi, Oceanside; 4.

Jimmy Bray, SC. MASTERS 30-39 CHAMPION: Paul Pugliesi. SENIOR MEN 40-49: 1. Neil Bern, Carlsbad. SENIOR MEN 40-49 CHAMPION: Neil Bern. LEGENDS 50+: 1.

Javier Huarcaya, Oceanside; 3. Dale Baker, SC. LEGENDS 50+ CHAMPION: Javier Huarcaya. OPEN MEN: 1. Sean Johnson, Canyon Country; 3. Cody Canzoneri, SC. OPEN MEN CHAMPION: Cody Canzoneri. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Samantha Lamirand, Cardiff by the Sea; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. OPEN WOMEN CHAMPION: Samantha Lamirand. OPEN MEN LB: 1. Ricky Cunningham, San Diego; 4.

Cody Canzoneri, SC. OPEN MEN LB CHAMPION: Ricky Cunningham. OPEN WOMEN LB: 1. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 3. Kyla Kelley, CB. OPEN WOMEN LB CHAMPION: Lulu Erkeneff. SENIOR MEN LB 40+: 1. Lance Albright, Huntington Beach.

SENIOR MEN LB 40+ CHAMPION: Lance Albright. ADAPTIVE SURFERS: 1. Chris Oberle, Los Angeles. ADAPTIVE SURFERS CHAMPION: Mark Thornton, Carlsbad.

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