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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 19 New Interest in a Cold Case New DNA information links two more murders to Original Night Stalker, rekindles memories of another two in Niguel Shores in 1980 EYE ON DP/PAGE 6

The entry gate to the Niguel Shores neighborhood where the serial murderer www.danapointtimes.com dubbed the Original Night Stalker struck in 1980. Photo by Andrea Swayne Parents Arrested Nuclear Plant City Welcomes for Children’s Safety Report Vietnam Memorial Truancy Released Wall EYE ON DP/PAGE 3 EYE ON DP/PAGE 3 EYE ON DP/PAGE 8

City and Business Calendar Eye on DP Friday, May 13 TVs, computers, green waste, fluorescent Monday, May 16 light tubes and batteries for disposal. Vietnam Memorial Wall Ceremonies, LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING Hazardous waste—fertilizers, oil, paint, Vietnam Memorial Wall Closing Viewing Noon and 8 p.m. Opening ceremo- etc.—will not be accepted. Goodwill will Noon-3 p.m. Closing ceremonies for the nies for the American Veterans Traveling take donations. Dana Hills High School, Memorial Wall at Sea Terrace Park. Tribute Vietnam Memorial Wall will be held 33333 Golden Lantern and Palisades El- at noon and closing ceremonies at 8 p.m. ementary School, 26462 Via Sacramento, Friday, May 20 daily through Sunday at Sea Terrace Park, 949.248.3571, www.danapoint.org. PCH and Niguel Road. Viewing is open—day Civic Association Coffee Chat and night—through 3 p.m. on May 16. Harbor Underwater Cleanup 8:30 a.m. Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Free. Parking at the Salt Creek Beach lot, 8 a.m.-noon. Volunteer divers to scour Lantern in the harbor. Dana Point Civic across the street, is $1 per hour. For more a section of the harbor floor for lost or Association presents Coffee Chat on the info, call 949.275.3142 or log on to www. discarded items. Must have current open third Friday of each month. The public is DP vfwpost9934.org. water or equivalent certification. Registra- welcome. Guest speaker is Kevin Evans, Dana Point tion is $20 and includes continental Director of Community Services and Parks, Saturday, May 14 breakfast, lunch and event T-shirt. Prizes will discuss summer recreation classes/ Bulky Item Disposal and Recycling for most unusual items found. To register, activities. Free coffee, courtesy of Coffee 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The city and CR&R will see www.dphunderwatercleanup.com or Importers. For more info, call Pat Fairbanks accept bulky items like appliances, furniture, call East Basin office at 949.496.6137. at 949.661.9999.

DANA POINT’s1 T op 5 H ott e s t T opi c s What’s Up With... by Dana Point. So, we continue on the “very low safety significance.” Inspec- School District that prosecutors believed 1 …Marijuana Dispensary original path.” tors said the incident did not cause a loss trustees broke the state’s open meeting laws City Attorney Patrick Munoz’ official function in either system-wide or localized when they approved restoring salaries and Rescinding Truce Offer? statement: “The city does not wish to safety and couldn’t potentially cause other furlough days for teachers. Although trust- litigate cases in the press and as a result we plant accidents, the report said. ees have since retaken the actions publicly, THE LATEST: The letter sent to the City of have no comment at this time.” The second issue, which was noted as Senior Assistant DA William Feccia said his Dana Point on May 4 by Beach Cities Collec- a noncited violation, arose when opera- office wants to publicly acknowledge they tive medical marijuana dispensary founder/ FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.dan- tions personnel didn’t follow procedures made a mistake. managing director David Lambert offering a apointtimes.com to read Lambert’s letter. to come up with a temporary plan while an But in another matter, the DA’s office was truce has been taken off the table. Stay tuned for updates. —Andrea Swayne immersion heater—in an emergency diesel forced to correct what appellate judges said The letter asked the city to agree to dis- generator—was removed from service. was a mistake, and drop all charges against agree on the issue of whether Dana Point’s This, too, was determined to have “very former Superintendent James Fleming. The stance against medical marijuana dispensa- 2 … SONGS’ Safety? low safety significance” because it didn’t indictment of Fleming and former Assistant ries is legal and wait for the court of appeals’ result in the loss of safety function. Superintendent Susan McGill was largely ruling on the issue. Finally, the report identified a noncited cited by district “reformers” as a signal Lambert further asked that in the mean- THE LATEST: Nuclear Regulatory Commis- violation because of poor system design on CUSD was “corrupt.” But appellate judges time he be allowed to reopen pending the sion inspectors identified three issues—of one of the plant’s refueling water storage said there’s no evidence a crime was com- court’s final ruling. In return, Lambert said which two rose to violations—at San Onofre tanks dating back to 1982. In rare instances mitted. The last charge against Fleming was he would drop his $20 million lawsuit he Nuclear Generating Station though the for cleaning, the tank was tied into a piping dropped Friday. filed against the city in response to the city’s violations were described as having “very system that wasn’t designed for seismic winning lawsuit that closed his business and low safety significance.” activity. Also, during the cleanup, valves WHAT’S NEXT: The district, which had an- ordered him to pay legal fees and damages in The NRC issued its latest 50-page report were opened, creating a potential second- other attorney’s opinion that trustees acted the amount of $2.4 million. May 5 on the Southern California Edison- ary hazard. Ultimately, this was labeled a properly, said it is reviewing the DA’s letter. The request to reopen effectively amount- owned power plant. The report is based “performance deficiency” that was “more ed to asking the city to ignore its legal on the three-month inspection period that than minor.” FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Black- victories against the collective thus far along ended March 24. In evaluating the problem, inspectors board blog at www.danapointtimes.com. —JV with the signing of a settlement in March by “Although San Onofre’s first quarter per- noted that during an earthquake, draining Beach Cities’ landlord David Sales promising formance showed improvement compared of the refueling water storage tank “could to refrain from operating any marijuana busi- to previous quarters we are not satisfied,” render safety injection inoperable.” 4 …Parents Being ness on the premises or face fines to the tune said SCE spokesman Gil Alexander in a All told, inspectors checked for reactor Arrested for Child’s Truancy? of $1.2 million. statement. “We will continue to identify and safety in seven areas, emergency prepared- Lambert’s letter to the city said, in part, correct instances of worker and manage- ness in two areas and five areas listed “So far, you’re winning but the case is on ment behavior that are not consistent with under “other.” THE LATEST: The parents (Dana Point appeal…this escalation is costing both of us industry excellence.” residents) of a Marco Forster Middle School a lot of money and isn’t helping my patients The first issue stemmed from the failure WHAT’S NEXT: The power plant has 30 student were arrested Tuesday morning at get their needed medicine. So, I’m offering a of plant personnel to perform seasonal days to contest the violations, but Alexan- the school in San Juan Capistrano for alleg- truce.” In it, Lambert also said that if the city maintenance on the roof drains of the emer- der said the utility does not plan to contest edly allowing their child to be chronically allows him to reopen and the court rules in gency diesel generator buildings, causing the NRC’s findings. truant—the first of such arrests in Orange favor of the city, he would close the collective rainwater to accumulate on the roof of Unit County, as part of an anti-gang effort. and leave immediately, “without any further 2 and eventually into the building and onto FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapoint- In addition to the Dana Point couple, fight or expense.” electrical equipment. Plant personnel put times.com for the report. —Stacie N. parents were also arrested in Orange and up a plastic tarp to keep water away from Galang Anaheim, according to a news release from WHAT’S NEXT: Lambert’s truce offer asked the equipment and cleared the drain, the the Orange County District Attorney’s Of- the city for a response by May 9. report said. fice, which heads the Gang Reduction and In- As of May 10, the city had not responded “Maintenance scheduling was more reac- 3 …CUSD and the DA? tervention Program (GRIP). Authorities say and Lambert’s attorney Jeffrey M. Schwartz tive than preventative,” inspectors wrote. truancies are one of the earliest indicators issued a statement saying, “Our settlement The report described the issue as “more THE LATEST: The District Attorney’s Office someone is headed for serious trouble. offer expired yesterday without any response than minor” but was determined to have this month notified the Capistrano Unified (Cont. on page 5)

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Eye on DP (Cont. from page 3) sweeps in January 2010 and 2011 and the from the school regarding the issue and about the project, call the OC Dana Point The five parents are each charged with parents were advised that they could be has had personal contact with a police Harbor Engineering Division at 949.923.3786 one misdemeanor count of contributing to prosecuted for continuing to fail to have officer regarding her child’s attendance. or visit the harbor website at www.ocdph. the delinquency of a minor and face a sen- their child attend school. Ayman and Alice Perez is accused of allowing her son to com. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to tence ranging from probation up to one year Haddadin are accused of allowing their have attendance and tardiness problems see a the project map. —AS in jail and $2,500 in fines, the DA said. child to have attendance problems dating going back to the 2nd grade. Prosecutors said the parents had been back three school years. repeatedly warned about the truancies by Defendants Porfirio Ascencio and WHAT’S NEXT: The defendants are On the Bubble police and school officials. California law Natividad Arteaga Arteaga, 34, and her scheduled to be arraigned June 7, 2011, Other topics making news this week requires school-aged children to be enrolled ex-husband Ascencio, 43, have a middle at the Central Justice Center in Santa and attend school and failure to comply with school student in the Orange Unified Ana. The time and Department are to be Coastal Arts Concert Series Finale the law can result in juvenile court proceed- School District. The defendants’ are determined. May 13: The last Dana Point Coastal Arts ings for the child or criminal prosecution of accused of failing to enroll their child Concert of the season is set for Friday, May the parent(s). in the middle school for the first three FIND OUT MORE: Read more on the 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Edward’s Church, 33926 All arrests were made in the morning after weeks of the school year. By May 2011, Beyond the Blackboard Blog at www. Calle La Primavera in Dana Point and will the defendants’ children had been taken to the defendants’ child had accumulated 10 danapointtimes.com. —JV showcase the Montage Symphony Orches- school. The defendants were booked into unexcused absences and 28 late arrivals. tra, conducted by Dean Anderson. Mira the Orange County Jail and released on their The defendants are accused of having Khomik will be on violin and Laszlo Mezo on own recognizance prior to the end of the knowledge that their child had attendance 5 …Lot Maintenance cello. The musical program includes Mozart school day to ensure that no child would be problems by completing an attendance in the Harbor? Overture to Marriage of Figaro, Beethoven left without proper childcare. review board meeting, where they were in- Triple Concerto and Beethoven Symphony Alice Haddadin, 45, and her husband Ay- formed about State attendance laws. They THE LATEST: OC Dana Point Harbor will No. 7. The featured visual artist will be pho- man Haddadin, 47, are Dana Point residents are accused of having a separate personal be doing repair work in the Dana Wharf tographer Julie Simer. whose child attends Marco Forster Middle meeting with a police officer, who advised parking lot on May 12 and May 16. Dana Point Coastal Arts Concert Series School. By April 2011, the defendants’ child the defendants that their child’s continued According to the harbor engineer- is a classical music series featuring solo had accumulated 12 unexcused absences attendance problems could result in pros- ing division, this maintenance project is performers and chamber orchestras, aimed during the current school year, prosecutors ecution of the parents. being scheduled in phases in an effort to at cultivating new generations of apprecia- said. Beginning in December 2010, Ayman Perez, 41, has an elementary school minimize disruptions of daily activities and tive listeners and making live classical music and Alice Haddadin were sent four separate student in the Magnolia School District. traffic flow in the area. available to Dana Point. DPCA Artistic notices by the school and school district By May 2011, the defendant’s child had ac- Director Berenika Schmitz and the City of requesting contact and setting up a meet- cumulated 30 absences during the school WHAT’S NEXT: On May 12, crews will be Dana Point are committed to bringing world- ing to discuss the attendance problem. The year, eight of which were unexcused and saw cutting around the areas of asphalt class classical music to Dana Point via this defendants are accused of failing to respond the remaining were “sick” days that were scheduled to be removed and replaced. annual spring concert series. or attend the meeting. The defendants are not justified with a doctor’s note. Perez The actual removal and replacement of Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for accused of having additional knowledge that is accused of having knowledge that her the cut sections will be completed. seniors (65 and over), students and military. their son had attendance problems because child had attendance problems because Tickets can be purchased at the door or the minor was subject to GRIP truancy she has met multiple times with a teacher FIND OUT MORE: For more information online at www.dpcoastalarts.org. —AS

in the gutter on the side of the road. The SUSPICIOUS PERSON the middle of the road with a red suitcase. man was sitting upright, but the caller Marbella, 0 Block ( 4:56 p.m.) A man She was just standing there, with her head was concerned a car would hit him. called police after someone jumped into down to the ground, showing no response DP his backyard, then back over the wall to the drivers who were honking to get her DRUNK IN CAR onto an adjoining golf course. The infor- attention. Golden Lantern / Dana Point Harbor mant saw a police car driving by at that Drive (9:02 p.m.) A witness, who saw a moment and thought the police may be SUSPICIOUS PERSON Sheriff’s drunken man get into his car and turn it looking for the man in question. Pacific Coast Highway / Camino Capistrano on, called 911 to report a potential drunk (4:49 p.m.) A driver called to report what driver. The man was sitting in his car with GENERAL BROADCAST looked like a body lying on the side of PCH Blotter the engine on while the call was being Stonehill Drive / Monarch Beach Drive at one of the turnout alcoves. The caller said made. (4:42 p.m.) A motorist called to report he was driving too fast to be certain it was a a possible drunk driver. The passengers body, but was pretty sure that’s what it was. Compiled By Pantea Ommi Mohajer TRESPASSING in the vehicle being reported were seen All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Niguel Shores Drive, 33600 Block passing around marijuana. CITIZEN ASSIST Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available Crown Valley Parkway / Pacific Coast High- from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s).A n (8:08 p.m.) A woman was escorted out of arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of a gated community after driving past the TRAFFIC HAZARD way (1:07 a.m.) Two men called 911 after the entries listed on the OCSD Web site. gate without authorization. Niguel Road / Pacific Coast Highway bouncers at a bar put them in a chokehold (4:29 p.m.) A transient walking in traf- and threw them out. Sunday, May 8 UNKNOWN TROUBLE fic lanes holding a black suitcase was Granada Drive, 33700 Block (7:41 p.m.) reported by a passing driver. Friday, May 6 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 911 was called by a driver who saw a Pequito Drive, 33700 Block (11:04 p.m.) An passenger trying to jump out of a moving BURGLARY ALARM-AUDIBLE SUSPICIOUS PERSON elderly woman called 911 when she heard truck. The driver of the truck was a man. Palm Beach Court, 0 Block (1:28 p.m.) John Street, 0 Block (8:57 p.m.) A realtor someone moving outside of her residence. The passenger was not identified. Police were sent to respond to a home called deputies asking them to meet her at alarm. When dispatch called the resi- a home she was on her way to. She said the DISTURBANCE 911 HANG UP-WIRELESS dence to check on the alarm, a woman caretaker of the homeowner had called to Brookview, 0 Block (10:40 p.m.) A man was Selva Road / Chula Vista Avenue answered but the line was disconnected. tell her there was someone knocking and reported shooting at unknown objects with (7:40 p.m.) A woman called 911, No further information was provided. ringing the doorbell at the house and refus- a BB gun from his balcony. screamed and then hung up. Police were ing to leave. The homeowner, an elderly able to locate the caller through the GPS WELFARE CHECK man, suffers from dementia. The realtor SUSPICIOUS PERSON on her cellular phone. Details of the Del Obispo Street / Pacific Coast Highway also said there were legal issues with the Pacific Coast Highway, 34400 Block incident are unknown, but a man was (8:12 a.m.) Concerned drivers called property and she was concerned the people (10:56 p.m.) A driver reported a man sitting arrested as a result of the call. 911 to report a woman standing out in at the door would try to break in.

Dana Point Times May 13–19, 2011 Page 5 www.danapointtimes.com Eye on DP said. “And I still hold hope that justice will New Interest be served—that the killer be held to task for his crimes—even if it is such a long time later.” in a Cold Case Now, three decades later, police may have come one step closer to finding out New DNA information links who is responsible for the violent crime spree. two more murders to Origi- Last week the cold case made headlines once again when on May 11 the Santa nal Night Stalker, rekindles Barbara County Sheriffs Department is- memories of two more in sued a press release announcing that DNA evidence has linked two slayings in Goleta Niguel Shores in 1980 to the EAR/ONS. Although police have long held the theory that the 1981 murders By Andrea Swayne of the Goleta couple, Cheri Domingo and Dana Point Times Gregory Sanchez were the work of the EAR/ONS, the new finding brings confir- s a place for newlyweds to start their mation and, investigators say, new interest A life together, Niguel Shores was hard in a cold case. to beat. The year was 1980 and the This new development has prompted Harringtons, Keith (24) and Patrice (27), people to reach out with names and new wed a mere three months before, were just information, according to Orange County settling into their new home. Keith’s dad Sheriff’s Detective Larry Pool who has Roger owned the house and graciously been on the case since 1986. Although allowed his son and new daughter-in-law to he declined to divulge just how many call it home. Keith was a medical student at new leads he’s received since last week’s UCI and Patrice was working as a nurse. announcement he would say that over the For the young couple, everything was years he’s looked at over 8,000 suspects new—the marriage, the home, even the and he has no intention of every giving up community growing up around them. the search for this killer. Dana Point, as we now know it, didn’t “This new link got my phones ringing exist. The city wouldn’t even become incor- This street sign marks Cockleshell Drive, the street in Niguel Shores where the Original Night Stalker killed again,” said Pool. “The good news about porated for another eight years. But accord- Keith and Patrice Harrington in August of 1980. Photo by Andrea Swayne the case being back in the media is that ing to records maintained by the city, Dana it motivates law enforcement agencies Point was in the midst of a housing boom. (The killer was renamed the Original dalism. “A bike went missing every now to keep up the search. It’s only my own Homes were being built at the fastest pace Night Stalker by police, to avoid confu- and then but we never gave a thought to speculation, but I think that since it’s been in the area’s history. During the 1970s and sion, after the Night Stalker Richard the possibility of violent crime happening so long, many members of the public may ’80s Dana Point was brimming with new Ramirez was taken into custody in 1985. in our neighborhood,” he said. have forgotten and dismissed the ONS construction. Roughly 5,000 units were As advances in DNA technology grew Residents immediately became more murders as the work of Richard Ramirez. built in both decades, the largest number of over time the EAR attacks and ONS homi- guarded. “We had an alarm installed and People may have wanted to believe that new homes in the city’s history (the decade cides were linked and investigators have became more vigilant about locking our Ramirez was responsible and knowing that between 1990 and 2000 saw only about 150 come to refer to him as the EAR/ONS.) doors,” said Smith. “One of my neighbors he was arrested made less people less fear- new homes). The community began to question their told me that they bought a gun.” ful, coaxing them to forget.” And although the Harrington’s home like sense of security. How could this happen? Mark Carey’s home, where he as lived Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Depart- others nearby—in the area neighbors then How could this happen behind the secure since 1974, is right across the street from ment spokesman Drew Sugars confirmed referred to as the Berkus homes, after the gates of Niguel Shores? the Harrington house, added that many that his department’s announcement has original architect—were built in the early These days it’s a challenge to find many neighbors, like his family, bought dogs also led to at least one new lead, though he ’70s, there were still many empty lots and in Dana Point, who recall details about and installed more locks. “We all began declined to comment on the merit of it. houses under construction. the crime, but Jim Smith, now retired reacting to even the smallest noise com- For years, detectives have held several While the Harringtons were enjoying in Oregon, who lived next door to the ing from the bushes,” he said. “Everyone theories about the whereabouts of the their new lives together, someone else couple at the time of their murders recalls was sleeping much lighter after that.” EAR/ONS. Such theories say that he could new to the area was about to make himself speaking to the police a day or two after The last known crime of the ONS be incarcerated in another state, physically known. the grisly discovery was made. occurred in 1986 and the memory of his incapacitated or even dead. On August 19, 1980 the serial murderer “We heard nothing that night. I had reign of terror began to fade. Though family members of the Har- now known as the Original Night Stalker a dog that would generally bark at the “I’m not surprised that many don’t ringtons lent monetary support—heavily (ONS) struck in the middle of the night, sun coming up and my dog didn’t make remember it after 30 years,” said Smith. financing Prop. 69 to change the way DNA raping Patrice Harrington and then blud- a sound,” said Smith. “It was a very “Life got pretty fast after that and the collection is handled—and joined other geoning both Patrice and Keith to death in normal evening. I didn’t even immediately city grew quickly. People came and went victims advocates to lobby for changes in their Niguel Shores home on Cockleshell realize that a murder, much less two, and though it still comes up from time to the sharing of DNA among law enforce- Drive. had occurred. I knew someone died but time, folks mostly moved on.” ment agencies nationwide, the sad irony is It was the first time the ONS had killed assumed it was due to natural causes, a As the fear and intrigue faded, most that this case has yet to be solved. in Orange County. His violent spree began suicide maybe, perhaps even a domestic who recalled the homicides said that they “If he is in fact deceased, that does noth- in the ’70s when he terrorized the Sacra- dispute. Murder never even crossed my came to the belief that it just didn’t seem ing to dissuade me from making a con- mento/Contra Costa as the East Area Rap- mind initially.” like a random act and that they took a bit certed effort to identify him. I think about ist (EAR) area committing at least 40 rapes. Smith recalled how tight the neighbor- of comfort in that fact. this case, every day and every night. I have The violence of his attacks escalated and he hood was back then. Everyone knew and Ingrid McGuire, longtime resident who composite sketches posted on my bulletin began moving south through Central Cali- watched out for each other. The children was a member of the original Dana Point board. I have his DNA profile on my wall. fornia, leaving Santa Barbara and Ventura often went from house to house and it City Council and now serves as South There are case binders on my shelf at work County murder victims in his wake. The wasn’t unusual for a neighbor to host oth- Coast Water District Director recalls and even next to my bed,” said Pool. “I unknown killer began being referred to ers’ kids for an impromptu cookies and coming to that conclusion as well. “I want to see this case closed. I don’t care as the Night Stalker and changed the way milk break. There was almost no crime remember doubting that the killing was if I do it or some other agency, but I won’t people in the sleepy seaside neighborhood at that time, aside from the usual teenage random. I think that this killer had some rest until it’s solved. It’s number one on my felt about their safety. mischief like toilet papering and mild van- motive to kill this particular couple,” she professional ‘bucket list.’” DP

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EYE ON DP Welcoming the Wall VFW and city welcomed the Vietnam Memorial Wall with a parade on May 11, 2011 By Andrea Swayne wall contains the names of 58,253 Ameri- Dana Point Times cans who either died in the Vietnam War or remain Missing in Action. It will remain ana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars on display, day and night, at Sea Terrace (VFW) Post 9934 and the city wel- Park (PCH and Niguel Road) through D comed the American Veterans Travel- 3 p.m. on May 16. Admission is free. ing Tribute Vietnam Memorial Wall and Opening ceremonies will be held at noon The Cost of Freedom Tribute with a parade tomorrow. through town on Wednesday. The motor Other memorials and exhibits mak- procession included military, fi re, police ing up the display include, The Cost of and private vehicles and two long parallel Freedom Memorial, 9/11 memorials, Walk A welcoming parade escorted the Vietnam Memorial Wall to Sea Terrace Park. Photo by Jasmine Smith rows of thundering motorcycles. The parade of Heroes, Vietnam Remembered, Tribute escorted the trucks carrying the memorial Panel, 1980-2000 Confl icts, World War II DANA POINT HEROES REMEMBERED wall to Sea Terrace Park, where it will be on and the Korean War. display through May 16. The parade route The calendar of events for the wall The names of two Dana Point men killed Bronze Star was awarded posthumously. He spanned from Las Ramblas to Sea Terrace includes: in the Vietnam War appear on the wall. participated in more than 25 aerial missions. Park by way of Pacifi c Coast Highway and • Friday, May 13: Vietnam Veterans of Jeffery Allen Hawk, SP4, was born Michael J. Hotchkiss, SP4, graduated from was led by Grand Marshal retired Marine America (VVA) ceremony at noon in Bakersfi eld but his home town was Anaheim High School. His parents lived in Corps four-star General J.K. Davis. • Saturday, May 14: Law Enforcement Capistrano Beach. He was a member of Dana Point at the time of his death. He was a “The American Veterans Traveling Tribute and Fire Recognition Ceremony, Septem- US Army; Troop A, 1st Sqn, 9th Cav; an air member of US Army, Co A, 8th Cav2nd BN presents the history of the service by men ber 11th Tribute, beginning at noon crewman aboard a helicopter that was shot and was shot down in Quang Nagi Province, and women who have served our nation in • Sunday, May 15: Reading of Orange down in Binh Dinh Province, South Viet- South Vietnam. His name is located on Panel combat,” said Bob Fowler, Dana Point VFW County names at 11:30 a.m., followed by nam. His name located on Panel 30E, Row 24E, Row 95. He died on August 9, 1967. He Post 9934 Commander and Vietnam Veteran the American Legion Ceremony 26. He died on November 19, 1967. He was awarded the Purple Heart, National De- in a pre-parade statement. “It helps to keep • Monday, May 16: Closing Ceremonies was awarded the Air Medal with fi ve Oak fense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal alive the memories and to honor the sacri- at noon, public viewing ends at 3 p.m. Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and RVNCM. On August 9, 1967, elements fi ces of those who gave their lives in defense To see a photo slideshow of the parade, National Defense Service Medal, two of the 1st Calvary Division got into a fi ght of freedom.” log on to www.danapointtimes.com. For Overseas Service Bars, Vietnam Service at Landing Zone PAT in the Song Re Valley The Traveling Wall is an 80-percent faux more information about the event, call Medal, RVNCM, Marksmanship Badge, area of Quang Ngai Province. The engage- granite reproduction of the Washington, D.C. 949.275.3142 or visit www.vfwpost9934. Aircraft Crewman Badge, Military Merit ment cost the lives of 11 American soldiers. memorial wall, 370 feet long, 8 feet high. The org. DP Medal and Gallantry Cross with Palm. The Source: Dana Point Historical Society

HARBOR HAPPENINGS BY BARBARA MERRIMAN Splash: Fun on the Water Dana Point Yacht Club offers fun for sailors, racers, fi shermen, paddlers, juniors and partygoers

f this title piques your interest, then Monthly dues are low for a private club, day as the yacht club introduces the learn to sail. I please understand that you might be just $120 a month. board of directors, past commodores and Fun at parties? Wow, there are events a candidate for membership in the The yacht club is just across the chan- recognizes visiting dignitaries, includ- commemorating every possible holiday Dana Point Yacht Club. Because many nel from the area where the boat show ing the Marine Color Guard from Camp and some events that are just invented to people think yacht clubs are only for rich will be, and if parking is a problem at the Pendleton. have fun and get together with friends. people, let me dispel that rumor. Most boat show, you Fun with sailing? We have frequent Yoga, karaoke, dance lessons and wine of us are not wealthy, but we do love may park at the cruises for a weekend or for a week, and tastings are just some of the latest hap- having fun on the water and we do love yacht club and if you don’t have a boat, there are many penings. The Social Committee meetings the company of others with the same take a water taxi members who would love to have a guest are as much fun as the parties that they interests. A small staff, augmented by across. It’s really onboard, especially if you bring brownies plan. many volunteers, runs the club. The vast a dinghy, but we or beer. Check it all out on the website, www. majority of our events are casual. Only are calling it a Fun with racing or fi shing? Same story dpyc.org, then navigate to the area you a handful of days during the year do we water taxi, and it as above. If you have a boat, great. If not, are interested in to learn more. And do really get “gussied up.” Jeans and a clean B A R B A R A will be a fun way then there are ways to be included, espe- come take advantage of the four-day shirt or sweaters are more common MERRIMAN to arrive at the cially if you would like to serve on a race special offer in June. DP than a sport coat. If you are interested show. If you park committee. Barbara Merriman grew up in Illinois but in water sports, owning a boat is not a at the show and would like to visit the Fun with paddling? We have a special spent many years in Connecticut before relocat- requisite for joining. club, we will take you over in the “taxi.” membership for paddlers—kayakers, ing to California in 1994. She is a former pub- This year, at the Dana Point Boat To get a preview, come down to the outriggers, and stand-up paddleboarders. lic school music teacher with a love for outdoor Show, June 9, 10, 11, and 12, you can harbor on Saturday, May 14 to see the Check it out. sports, primarily sailing and golf. She keeps a sailboat at Dana Point Harbor, has a passion visit the DPYC booth and fi nd out about Opening Day Boat Parade—for both Fun for juniors? Our outstanding for protecting the environment and serves on our very special membership deals. The the Dana Point Yacht Club and Dana summer junior classes will be starting in the Board of Directors at the Ocean Institute. application fee will be waived for these West Yacht Club—that will begin at ap- June and you need not be a member to She often travels from her Dana Point home to four days and the equity membership proximately 10 a.m. You will hear canons participate, but you do need to be a kid Massachusetts to visit her daughter, Anne, her cost will be deferred for six months. being fi red at various times during the who loves to have fun and would like to son-in-law and their two boys.

Dana Point Times May 13–19, 2011 Page 8 www.danapointtimes.com Eye on DP News Next Door What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano

SAN CLEMENTE CUSD paid Lapes Athletics $372,430 charged players a small markup, a price SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO between 2001 and 2008. far less than what athletes would have paid Tritons Football Boosters The Sandos in 2009 sued Lapes in Or- at a traditional retailer. The boosters reap City Hires New Back Coach ange County Superior Court and received the difference as a fundraiser, Klein said. City Manager a million-dollar award. But according to In the past, equipment suppliers San Clemente High Football Coach the story by Nazar that first aired May handled the sales directly with parents and Karen Brust, who has served as Del Eric Patton has a defender in the booster 4, the Sandos discovered files labeled passed along the marked-up difference to Mar’s city manager for the past four years, club despite reports last week that he was “slush fund” for nearly 30 Orange County coaches who would return the funds to the has been hired by the City Council to lead among a group of Capistrano Unified School high schools. football program, the booster president San Juan Capistrano, where the $324,000 District coaches caught up in an alleged Essentially, coaches would pay for said. Klein believed Patton received the salary for a contract city manager caused kickback scheme with a now-defunct ath- equipment and material ordered through checks from Lapes Athletic and turned political friction during recent elections. letic team supply company. Lapes with school district or booster it over to the boosters or the football Brust will receive an annual salary of “I’ve worked alongside Eric for count- funds, but a portion of the payment would program. He stressed that the booster $218,000 plus benefits under a three-year less hours for six years,” said Mark Klein, allegedly go into a “slush” fund for those club had checks and balances to ensure contract set for final approval May 17. Brust president of Triton Football. “There’s not a coaches. every penny is accounted for. These days, will pay all of her employee retirement more honest, honorable and forthright man Patton told Nazar the issue was compli- Triton Football pays suppliers the bulk costs, which the city says will save taxpay- than he is.” cated and that he had been told by CUSD rate, collects the funds directly and keeps ers $21,909. San Clemente City Manager Patton did not return phone messages. officials to remain silent. Patton, family the difference. George Scarborough earns $213,576 a An investigative report by David Nazar of members and assistant coaches alleg- CUSD officials issued a statement say- year, plus $17,004 a year in deferred PBS SoCal named Patton and former Capist- edly received more than $10,000. Nazar ing they were aware of the allegations and maintenance. Dana Point City Manager rano Valley Coach Chi Chi Biehn. Programs showed one document that appeared to were conducting their own investigation. Doug Chotkevys earns a base salary of at Aliso Niguel High, Dana Hills High and be a note from Patton telling Lapes where Orange County Sheriff’s Department $203,483.00 yearly along with $1,150.00 per Tesoro High were also allegedly involved in to send his checks. spokesman Jim Amormino said the depart- month via the city Cafeteria Plan for health, the scheme, which apparently went on for Patton was deposed, however, in the ment investigated Lapes for 18 months and disability and life insurance. Dana Point also years but stopped in 2007. civil lawsuit between the Sandos and turned a potential case over to the District pays up to $12,000 per year for member- Nazar’s report stems from the fallout Lapes. According to the report, Patton Attorney’s Office. But DA spokeswoman ship in professional organizations, career of the failed Lapes Athletic Team Sales, a admitted the money was kept secret. Farrah Emami said prosecutors did not development and training and provides ex- Laguna Hills company that would provide Klein, however, rebuffed the notion see the case as one they could prove, so clusive and unrestricted use of a four wheel team clothing and equipment to schools, that the money collected from Lapes Ath- they declined to file charges on March 2. drive vehicle. Brust has 24 years of senior colleges and sports leagues throughout letic had been a slush fund for coaches. Amormino said if CUSD’s investigation public sector experience in finance, water Southern California. When the company Instead, the money had gone back into determines the school or a booster club and sewer operations and full service city got into financial trouble, control of the firm the football program. was the victim of a crime, the sheriff’s government and special district operations. changed from owner William Lapes to Geoff Klein explained that today the department would reopen its investigation. She is a “Certified Public Finance Officer” and Teresa Sando in 2007. booster club negotiates a bulk rate for —Jonathan Volzke/Stacie N. Galang through the Government Finance Officers’ A public records request shows that team equipment with the suppliers and Association. —JV/AS

and Momilani’s. It is also available online at Obispo, in Dana Point. The show will feature www.wookiwoo.com. the Dana Hills Improv Team. Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase at the door News Bites Compiled by Andrea Swayne May 21 is E-Recycling Day at beginning at 5 p.m. the night of the show. The P rops , R ecognitions and M orsels of I nfo Ocean Institute club is also selling raffle tickets for $5 each or three for $10. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at their ZPizza fundraiser, 32371 Family Writes Book for Charity and sets him free. Wookiwoo meets up with u The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Golden Lantern in the Ocean Ranch Plaza, on Lu Lu, another parrot he knew from the pet Point Harbor Drive, is holding an e-Recy- May 14 and can also be purchased by calling u Dana Point residents Darren and Ruby shop and they have a family of their own. cling Day on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chastain directly at 949.726.2000. Raffle Perman, have written and illustrated a chil- Many years later Wookiwoo is reunited Visitors who bring in an item to be recycled prizes include a two-night stay at the St. Regis dren’s book titled Wookiwoo. They self-pub- with Jack and the story brings tears to one’s will receive free admission to the Institute (worth $1,000), sailing lessons, a stand-up lished and, in honor of people close to them eyes in this heartwarming story. This story for the day. Typical electronic recyclable paddle board and more. All proceeds will go who have struggled with blood disorders, reminds us to always say ‘I love you’ to our items include cell phones, computers and toward the club and used for granting wishes will donate a portion of their children and other special accessories, VCRs, DVD players, microwave of local children. proceeds to leukemia research people in our life.” ovens, radios, and televisions. The Institute and other charitable children’s The book took about six is unable to accept large appliances, toner foundations. months to complete and cartridges, fluorescent bulbs and batteries. Plastic and Aluminum Recycling Darren was inspired by a became a family project when All hard drives will be completely destroyed Event at Dana Hills High May 14 sound—wookiwoo, wooki- they were snowed in on ski trip and recycled according to FACTA standards. woo—he woke up to one morn- for a week in February and the For additional information, please contact u A community recycling event will be ing during a visit to Malibu, couple’s children Alanni (11) Becky Rosaler at 949.496.2274, ext. 364 or held at Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden his home town. He shared his and Kanoa (8) helped color [email protected]. Lantern on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., rain story idea with wife Ruby, who the illustrations with colored or shine. encouraged him to write the pencils. Dana Hills Make-A-Wish Club Residents can drop off plastic bottles and story and offered to illustrate it. Darren and Ruby Perman. The Permans are having a Presents Improv Show aluminum cans for students from the school’s “It’s an uplifting story of a Courtesy photo book launch party on May 22, chapter of the California Scholastic Federa- bird and a boy with a never-ending friendship from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Omar’s Exotic Birds, u Katherine Chastain, Dana Hills High tion (CSF) to collect and sort. No glass. Funds and love that endures through the ages,” said 23507 El Toro Road in Lake Forest. The pub- School student and Make-A-Wish Club collected are distributed by the school’s PTSA Ruby. “Jack has found a pet bird Wookiwoo lic is invited and refreshments will be served. President, announced that the club will host for student programs. This will be the final who is always there for him as he grows to be The book is available in Dana Point at The an improv show fundraiser on May 21, 5:30 recycling event of the school year. For more a young man. In time Jack outgrows his pet Gift Chateau, Brown’s Flowers, The Wee Loft p.m. at the Community Center, 34052 Del information, see www.dhhsptsa.com.

Dana Point Times May 13–19, 2011 Page 9 www.danapointtimes.com 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 HOW TO REACH US phone 949.388.7700 fax 949.388.9977 www.danapointtimes.com Dana Point Times, Vol. 4, Issue 19. The DP Times (www.danapointtimes.com ) is published weekly by Picket Fence Media, SOAPBOX EDITOR publishers of the SC Times (www.sanclementetimes.com) and The Capistrano Dispatch (www.thecapistranodispatch. STORIES, NEWS, CALENDAR, ETC. com). Copyright: No articles, illustrations, photographs, or other editorial matter or advertisements herein may be Andrea Swayne, 949.388.7700, x113 reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS unsolicited manuscripts, art, photos or negatives. Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. [email protected] PICKET FENCE MEDIA ADVERTISING CEO Norb Garrett ADVERTISING/MULTI- Business Operations Manager PRINT AND ONLINE MEDIA MARKETING > Alyssa Garrett EDITORIAL Lauralyn Loynes, 949.388.7700, x102 Associate Publisher Distribution Manager [email protected] Group Editor, > Lauralyn Loynes > Andrea Swayne Editor, The Capistrano Dispatch > Jonathan Volzke > Michele Reddick INTERNS DISTRIBUTION City Editor, DP Times (San Clemente) Pantea Ommi Mohajer, RACKS, DRIVEWAYS, SUBSCRIPTIONS > Andrea Swayne > Sergio Sanchez Madi Swayne, Brandon Winters Andrea Swayne, 949.388.7700, x113 (San Juan Capistrano) SPECIAL THANKS DP [email protected] City Editor, SC Times DanaSan Clemente Point > Stacie N. Galang Sales Associate Robert Miller, George Mackin, Rebecca Nordquist BILLING ART/DESIGN > Angela Edwards > Buddy Purel CONTRIBUTORS Alyssa Garrett, 949.388.7700, x100 Senior Designer Tawnee Prazak, > Jasmine Smith OPERATIONS [email protected] Christina Scannapiego, Graphic Designer Finance Director David Zimmerle > Heidi Mefferd > Mike Reed

ALL HANDS, AHOY: By Beverli Jinn ONLINE POLL Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Do you plan to visit the Vietnam Memorial Wall traveling tribute while it’s in town, ntil recently, I didn’t beach-blessed city. I don’t encounter them talk with these men. Their dirty clothing May 11 to 16, at Sea Terrace Park? know that the City of often, but neither is it unusual to pass by and unshaven faces made it obvious that Absolutely. I wouldn’t miss it. U Dana Point has a law two or three men sitting and talking when they had no private place to sit. 82% against providing a home- I walk down the hill in Heritage Park. “You remind me of my mother,” one of less person with a meal. One time a friend of mine and her them said, his eyes telling me that this was No. I have no interest. Well, that’s not exactly grandson Jake picked our way along the intended as a compliment. 0% Beverli Jinn the case. If you or I want jetty that extends seaward from Puerto “That’s nice,” I said, even though I to give a guy a buck, we’re Place. We were about a third of the way would not have been proud if one of my Maybe. I have no defi nite plans but I will try. free to do so. I’ve done it often. There’s one toward the harbor entrance when our way own sons spent his days as these men do. 18% guy who sets himself up in the parking lot was partially blocked by four men sitting For a while we were silent, watching of a building near the post offi ce. He calls on a fl at boulder, enjoying their place in Jake work his way from rock to rock. I Make sure to sound off on the “DP Times Poll to me when I walk by. He asks for a dollar. the sun. They watched us as we worked couldn’t help but be concerned for his of the Week” at www.danapointtimes.com. Sometimes I give him one even though I our way toward them and greeted us with safety as he came to a place at water’s Bookmark Dana Point Times today! The DP Times Online Reader Polls are not scientifi c and do not know he’ll spend it on a can of beer. Some- a smile. They didn’t seem to be doing any- edge where a slippery, stretching leap was refl ect the opinion of the DP Times. times I tell him “Not today, Joey.” thing—fi shing or eating or drinking—just required. He looked up at us, stymied but “Okay,” he calls back. enjoying the moment. not wanting to be defeated in his quest. One sunny day a couple of years ago, I One of them looked up at me with a The man who had seen his mother in CORRECTION: In last week’s edition of the stopped and talked with Joey. He seemed smile. “Good morning,” he said. me called down to Jake. “Dude. Sometimes Dana Point Times (May 6-12, Vol.4, Issue 18) pleased to tell me his story. He spoke in a We returned his greeting. The men you just have to be satisfi ed with the rock we ran a story in this section, titled “VOICES: Public Reaction to the Killing of Osama bin rambling, fuzzy sort of way, but generally seemed to be pleased to have someone you’re on.” Laden.” The article quoted the responses I was able to understand what he said. In new to talk to. Even now I think about those words. of three women and pictured two in photos. particular I was interested in his military Jake, not interested in adult conversa- Their truth is universal. The photos were inadvertently misplaced experiences in Vietnam. tion, decided to climb down toward the I think about the guy whose rock was an among the quotes. Debbie Corley’s response Joey’s story is not unusual. Still, I don’t water, testing his climbing skills, so we area of concrete behind the dumpster near ran with a picture of Josephine Arklin. Deb- feel threatened by the homeless in our watched him while we engaged in small my condominium. There’s a certain irony, bie Corley’s photo ran with a quote from I suppose, that, even though the dumpster Milliane Abato. Abato’s quote should have was there for him to use, he chose to scat- run without a photo. We regret the error. ter his trash behind it instead of inside it. Letters to the Editor Some of the condo owners probably didn’t know he was there. Others, who knew, living behind your dumpster anymore.” SITTING DUCKS IN THE SHADOW OF over our lifetimes due to cancer from chose to remain silent, possibly because “But that’s his rock,” I wanted to say. SONGS radiation poisoning, depending on the they were sorry for him. More likely, they “That’s his rock!” direction of the winds. None of this can JAMES SLARK, Dana Point just didn’t want to deal with the fi lth. Some years ago, at her fi rst opportunity, Regarding the issues of nuclear safety be denied. Those with young children, At the last Dana Point Civic Association Beverli Jinn retired from teaching high school in South Orange County, if an accident think of the greatly increased chances Coffee Chat—held on the third Friday of English. A lot of books inside her demanded occurs at the San Onofre Nuclear Gen- of your children dying of cancer at a each month outside Coffee Importers in to be written. Now, several years and six pub- erating Station (SONGS), prospects of young age. Existing nuclear regulatory the harbor—the topic of the morning was lished books later, an altered compulsion, the anyone getting out of the area northwest agencies are tools of the nuclear power how to deal with the homeless in our com- care and feeding of our ocean, drives Jinn’s of the plant unharmed are nil. Travel industry and do not have your well-be- munity. Volunteers talked of the need for pen. She believes that the residents of Orange toward San Diego will be impossible ing as their primary concern. shelters and meals for the homeless. Three County’s South Coast can lead the way in because it entails driving past the plant. offi cers from the Sheriff’s Department ex- establishing and maintaining a healthy wa- Freeways to the northwest will fi ll up To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion plained their role in keeping the city safe. tershed. She is the co-founder of Dana Point’s in the paper, e-mail us at [email protected] immediately, preventing any travel in After the meeting I asked the offi cers Earth/Ocean Society and is active in the DP or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano what can be done about someone living Historical Society and the Lantern Village that direction. We here, closest to the Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right behind our dumpster. Association. Born and raised in Orange plant, are in the greatest danger, having to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not nowhere to go in either direction. We are responsible for the claims made or the information “Call us,” they replied. County, she has lived in Dana Point since doomed to quick death, or to slow death written by the writers. “And how will that help?” I persisted. 2001. Jinn welcomes her readers’ feedback “It’ll help you because the guy won’t be via email at [email protected]. Dana Point Times May 13–19, 2011 Page 10 www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING Go.See.Do The 14th Annual Doheny Blues Festival

Enjoy music, food and fun in the open air at the Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State OUT Beach, Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22. Named “Best Festival” by The Blues Founda- YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER tion of Memphis, Doheny Blues has become “a nationally recognized music event due to its scenic location and world-class performers.” Saturday’s lineup features a celebration of the music of Jimi Hendrix by artists such as Johnny Lang, The Slide Brothers and more. Also appearing Saturday, The Tedeschi Trucks Band. John Fogerty is Sunday’s headliner. The day will also feature The Big Head Blues Club and The Original Blasters. The festival offers three stages of alternating music, an international food court, vendor village with over 50 booths, microbrew tasting and a wine lounge. The Kidz EcoFest provides music appreciation, crafts and other fun interactive activities for younger fans. There will also be bike valet parking. Single day general admission for adults is $50 and only $10 for kids. DP Two-day passes, VIP and gold level tickets are also available. This is an open seating event, DanaSan Clemente Point so remember to bring low back chairs and blankets (high back chairs and umbrellas must remain in the outer perimeter in order to avoid blocking views). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.omegaevents.com/dohenyblues/ or call 949.360.7800. Booker T. Jones performs at Doheny Blues —Pantea Ommi Mohajer Festival 2010. Photo by Andrea Swayne

A Mile for Maddie 8 a.m. A fundraising walk in Signature Safari Capt Dave’s Safari has daily Dana Point to benefit The Maddie James Foundation. departures for whale and dolphin watching on a high-tech Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. in the Strand parking lot catamaran. Call for more info. 24440 Dana Point Harbor The List at the end of Selva Road. www.amileformaddie.com. Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com. A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and Pedal Power 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Trifecta Sundays 5:30 p.m. Horse race wagering around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak Free bicycle workshop on main- sports bar and live music at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino tenance and more at the Ecology Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. Vietnam Memorial Wall Center. Also features a group friday All day. Visit The American Vet- ride, free Chipotle picnic, raffle South Bound Johnny 2:30 p.m. Live music at Swal- erans Traveling Tribute Vietnam to win a new bicycle. Sign up low’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 13 Memorial Wall at Sea Terrace online. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. Park now through May 16. Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www. 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point, theecologycenter.org. Jazz Brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tom Morey entertains at 949.487.5288 or 949.275.3142, www.danapoint.org. Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, Live Music Cruise with A Step Further 6:30 949-661-7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. New Releases Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf’s music cruise with blues band Clemente Wine Company welcomes Frogmore Creek. $15 A Step Further. Full bar onboard. $10. 34675 Golden Lan- Mike DeBellis and Friends 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Jazz for seven wines with snacks. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, tern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. music at Ciao Pasta Trattoria. 31661 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.5002, www.ciaopasta.net. Underwater Cleanup Volunteer divers are invited Sweet Charity 8 p.m. The musical premieres at to OC Dana Point Harbor’s clean up. $20 includes T-shirt, SJC Restaurant Week Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $24-$40 (or May 14 Gala lunch and prizes. Call 949.923.2286 for info. night for $50). 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, Dine out now through May 22 monday at local San Juan Capistrano 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. The Knitters 8 p.m. Live at The Coach House. restaurants and enjoy tons of $23. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 16 special prices, special menus Dana Point Coastal Arts Concert Finale 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. 7 p.m. Concert and a photo exhibit at St. Edward’s and more. VIP wristbands avail- able. For list of participating restaurants and more info: Church. $8–$12. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, de Angelis Vocal Ensemble: Nocturnes www.sanjuanrestaurantweek.com/wordpress. 301.832.0388, www.dpcoastalarts.org. 8 p.m. Concert at Mission Basilica. General Admission $25. 31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, Lava Jam with Brian Vasquez 6 p.m. Tini Grey Hawaiian-Samoan concert 8 p.m.-10 714.928.9567, www.missionparish.org. p.m. Concert at Hulaville. $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Free concert at Hulaville. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. E-Waste Recycling 9 a.m.-4 p.m. E-waste recycling collection at Monarch Bay Plaza in Dana Point. More info: Caddyshack Golf Tournament 1 p.m. Golf Tommy Castro 8 p.m. The roots artist in concert at www.allgreenrecycling.com. The Coach House also with Reverend Blue and Blue Mama. at San Juan Hills Golf Club benefiting Coastal Mountain Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capist- Great Strides - 5k Taking Steps to Cure Youth Academy. $150 per golfer; $550 Foursome. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, www.cmya.org. rano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Cystic Fibrosis 8 a.m. Fundraising walk at Doheny State Beach. www.cff.org. Citizen Cope Jumpin Jack Flash 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Rolling Stones 8 p.m. A solo acoustic performance at The Coach House. $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San tribute band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, Dana Point Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at La Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern. Comedy Show 9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs Dana Point Harbor at Hennessey’s every Monday night. Free. 34111 La Plaza, saturday 40th Anniversary Ocean Institute Open Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. Celebration 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunday House 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The (Cont. on page 17) 14 The Dana Point Harbor will be Ocean Institute offers free celebrating Saturday and Sun- 15 admission to check out THIS WEEK’S WEATHER 5.16 Sunny H: 64° L: 53° day with activities, live music, exhibits, activities and more. 5.13 Partly Cloudy H: 68° L: 55° 5.17 Sunny H: 65° L: 52° restaurant specials, an art show, historical society tours 24200 Dana Point Harbor 5.14 Partly Cloudy H: 64° L: 52° 5.18 Mostly Sunny H: 66° L: 54° and more. Go online for details www.danapointharbor.com. Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. 5.15 Partly Cloudy H: 63° L: 51° 5.19 Partly Cloudy H: 67° L: 55°

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 12) Two-for-One at the DP Times Restaurant Spotlight By Pantea Ommi Mohajer tuesday Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on fishing trips and whale The Ramos House 17 watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, 31752 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1342, www.ramoshouse.com www.danawharf.com. Best Known For: Soju Bloody Mary Poul Pedersen 6 p.m. Live music at Renaissance. Most Popular Item: Crab hash with bacon scrambled eggs and sour cream 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, remoulade www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Walking into The Ramos House takes you to a different world. One where the sun always shines, the people always smile and it’s always time for a Soju Bloody Mary, Benny & Flamenco Guitar 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live topped with a Scotch quail egg. “I started here as a hostess,” said Michelle Tkach, music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, now the manager. “Walking in with a smile on your face, spending your day in the 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. sun, I can’t imagine a better life.” John Q. Humphreys, the chef and owner, opened the restaurant 17 years ago. Originally from Balboa Island, the time he spent train- Trivia & Taco Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Irons in the Fire ing as a chef in New York City and living in Louisiana explains the exquisite details Restaurant has fun, competitive and educational games on the menu and the Southern hospitality in the air. “People get charmed by the with prizes plus it’s now Taco Tuesday. 150 Avenida Mag- whole thing, it’s a place to call home,” Tkach said—with a smile, of course. dalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900. Price Range: $3-$35 Payment: Cash, credit cards Shawn Mullins and Callaghn 8 p.m. Atlanta- Reservations: For parties of 12 or more, but waits not unusual on weekends. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, 3 p.m.–7 p.m. for Bites & based singer/songwriter in concert at The Coach House Soju Bloody Mary. also with Sasha Evans and Tim Moyer. Tickets $22. 33157 Photo by Pantea Ommi Mohajer Chef’s Tasting Menu, closed on Monday Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Getting Out” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

Spring Beer Vine Wine Tasting & Food Pairing 7 p.m.– Renaissance Music wednesday Tasting 5 p.m.-8 p.m. 8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four thursday Festival 8 p.m. The San Clemente Wine Com- different wines paired with food; $40 per person. next four days feature 18 pany welcomes Bryan Mo- 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, 12 special music and events lar of Wine Warehouse. www.vinesanclemente.com. at Renaissance. Tonight Plus there will be a raffle. is Missiles of October. Tasting fee is $15 for seven beers with brats, pretzels and Dupp Brothers 8 p.m. Live “hippy hillbilly” music 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, other snacks. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, at The Rib Joint. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. 949.661.9500. Open Mic Night 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hulaville invites all mu- Brandon Wildish 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Lions of Iron 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Lounge/blues/ sicians, singers and hula dancers to step up and showcase Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, mixed rock music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana talents onstage. Every Thursday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, 949-661-7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Old Capistrano Farmers Market 3 p.m.–7 Jared from Knockout 9 p.m. Live music at Nik & Sam 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba in San BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clem- 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, Juan Capistrano. 949.493.4700. ente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Food Truck & Fare Thursdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. AT THE MOVIES Gourmet food trucks at the OC Fair & Event Center. 88 When one hears the Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com. Thor name Thor, one might think of German paganism, comic Robin Henkel & Billy Watson 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Conquers books by the same name, Live music at The Cellar with three male musicians on supernatural powers of said guitar/vocals and blues harp/vocals. 156 Avenida Del Mar, Mostly character or even a minor San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. By Megan Bianco character in Adventures in Babysitting (1987). When one hears the name Kenneth Branagh, some of the best screen adaptations of Shakespeare UPCOMING: Friday, May 20 to date are most likely to pop into mind. So when it was an- Film Friday at the DP Library 7 p.m.-9 p.m. nounced in early 2010 that Marvel Studios and Paramount Dana Point Library shows Helena from the Wedding. 33841 Pictures were combining to produce a film adaptation ofThor Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org. directed by Branagh, there were double takes. Thor is a part of the present Avengers film franchise, and surprisingly, its odd Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman in Thor. Photo © Zade Rosenthal/Marvel Studios UPCOMING: Saturday, May 21 choice of director is no misfire. What Thor succeeds with is a good cast and director, Doheny Blues Festival 10 a.m.-close. Two-day After disappointing and shaming his father and king vibrant special effects and battles seen in the Asgard event at Doheny State Beach with live concerts, a vendor (Anthony Hopkins) of the fantasy planet Asgard, Thor (Chris scenes, equal action and dialogue between the male and village and food & beverage court. Featured bands include Hemsworth) loses his extraordinary powers of thunder, and female characters and decent comic relief. Underdevelop- John Fogerty, Experience Hendrix, Derek Trucks & Susan he and the source of said powers—a hammer—are stuck in ment of the Jane character keeps the film from flawless- Tedeschi Band. Tickets $50-$80. 25300 Dana Point Harbor the middle of New Mexico. Scientists Jane (Natalie Portman), ness. A typical love plot between Thor and Jane would have Drive, Dana Point, 949.360.7800, www.omegaevents.com. Selvig (Stellan Skarsgard) and Darcy (Kat Dennings) discover actually worked better platonically. And finally, the film’s him and take it upon themselves to evaluate where he and his villain, Loki, has what seems like three different motives for *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” hammer came from. Meanwhile, the government has taken his menacing, but we never know exactly what his goal is at www.danapointtimes.com. control of the hammer and is studying its meaning, and back by the end of the film. Nonetheless, Thor does visually en- on Asgard, Thor’s brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) seems to tertain its audience and fans, as an action and fantasy film Have an event? have plans of his own. should, enough to spend almost two hours of a weekend. DP Send your listing to [email protected]

Dana Point Times May 13–19, 2011 Page 17 www.danapointtimes.com DP LIVING SUDOKU by Myles Mellor PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY 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

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A Close 4Touch with Past and Present Wars: By Doris I. Walker Part Two: Going Home with the Ultimate War Sacrifice

e were wonder- largest of planes can even back up and the flag-draped coffin. Elsewhere in the the cargo hold is this fallen soldier from a fully weary after kneel on its wheels to aid loading. lengthy plane there are several massive current war, “lying in state” inches from W our six-week During our exodus from the United pallets of cargo and two caged military me. I give his flag a motherly touch. I feel 2003 mosaic tour of States, we had kept up with world dogs, escorted by their Marine Corps myself his self-appointed honor guard as Europe. It had encom- news as best we could through Stars handlers. I am feeling an overwhelmingly we cross the ocean together—going home. passed glimpses of so and Stripes, the daily overseas military full cycle of sentiments about life and Could this be the 1st Infantry Army many centuries of art and newspaper. As we waited in the Ramstein death without having been in the current Specialist who was reported killed on architecture, triumphs terminal for our assigned trans-Atlantic war zones. Monday as his unit was under attack near Doris I. Walker and tragedies, victories flight, I was drawn especially to one front We had traveled back in history with Habbaniyah, an Iraqi missile storage facility and defeats and entry into page story. It detailed the procedures open minds and had seen how so many northwest of Baghdad? Or could he be the so many military zones. followed in processing and transporting centuries of wars have changed cities, “Ironhorse” Sergeant killed the following Before returning home, we took a the remains of U.S. soldiers killed in the landscapes, boundaries and people, day by an explosion in Fallujah, another break in the beautiful Black Forest’s edge current war zones. sometimes over and over again. However, trouble spot in Iraq I read about? in South Germany, visiting my family’s Carried from the death fields in body so much of the original beauty of pre- This unseen, flag-draped traveling hillside vineyards. There I felt a poignant bags, the fallen warriors are then ice- world war Europe has been or is being companion will remain my personal Un- twist of my ancestry. A bronze monument packed in aluminum transfer cases and faithfully restored. known—but never forgotten—Soldier. He in the Ehrenstetten village churchyard had flown to the Landstuhl Medical Center is the most vivid of so many mixed memo- been erected in memory of the local young there in Germany. At that American We had traveled back in ries of this vacation trip, when the serious conscripted soldiers who had given their base, they are identified in the morgue, history with open minds business of war and the joyful pleasure lives for Germany in World Wars I and II. and then transported expeditiously to and had seen how so many of vacationing were so interwoven in my The names include members of both sides Ramstein Air Base, where we were wait- centuries of wars have personal time machine. of my paternal family. ing for our plane. changed cities, landscapes, I am timelessly touched. That scenic spot south of Freiburg is far Draped with American flags, the cases AUTHOR’S NOTE: Two of the 58,000 removed from the Nazi party’s rally area of remains are then flown with dignity boundaries and people, names on the Vietnam Wall traveling that my husband and I had just wandered back to Dover AFB. Once the transport sometimes over and over memorial were comrades of my husband’s through. However, its youth had been lands there, honor guards escort the again. when he served in that war zone. One of drafted late in World War II—into the coffins to that base’s state-of-the-art them, Col. Donald Cook, was the first Viet- military conflict they hardly understood but morgue/mortuary. There the war victims Signs of construction are still evident nam prisoner of war; he never returned. A realized had become a losing battle. are scanned for any possible embedded there, some only now erasing the remain- Navy missile ship was named for him and a Scenically refreshed, we returned to live explosives, positively identified, ing scars of bombings from more than book was written about him. I was assigned U.S. Air Base Ramstein, where we hoped embalmed and properly prepared for half a century ago. In places, the bullet the challenging task of editing its text and to share a flight across the Atlantic with release to their families, Stars and Stripes holes are still visible in the walls. Where I learned so much about Medal of Honor service personnel heading home from Iraq explained. remnants have been restored or re- winner Cook. We also learned that a road and Afghanistan on well-deserved leaves. Ironically, as I was finishing that placed, the original techniques have been crossing the I-5 freeway at the north of We were appreciative to be added to the article, our flight’s 10 “space-available” repeated or updated. In others, history Camp Pendleton had been officially named manifest of a C-141 Starlifter scheduled to retiree passengers were called to the has been smothered in the struggle to for Cook, but it had never received a name fly back to Dover, Delaware. service desk to be informed in advance preserve the present... sign. So we followed through, and you can During this odyssey of a lifetime, my that our plane’s cargo would include the Preserve the present, I remind my now follow “Donald Cook Road” from the husband and I had been part of the human remains of such a fallen soldier. I thought digressing mind. The present is always inland base to the Navy Hovercraft site at cargo in each type of the major transport back to our first flight six weeks earlier— the most important time. My present is the sea. Semper Fi! © 2011 by Doris I. Walker planes that have carried American troops, an aeromedical Medevac plane that had the interior of this fully-loaded Starlifter. Part One of this story was published in equipment and vehicles to and from mili- transported the living wounded. It might have been one of the C-141s my last week’s edition of the Dana Point Times tary sites for decades. They had evolved Inspired by all I have seen and heard husband loaded with troops, equipment (May 6-12, 2011, Vol. 4, Issue 18). It can over time in size and power from the six- and read and photographed in these and vehicles, when he was the S-4 officer also be read online at www.danapointtimes. pallet C-130 Hercules (that seemed huge momentous six weeks abroad, I am writ- moving a Marine air group from Japan com. Doris I. Walker is an award-winning flying from El Toro Marine Air Station) to ing this memoir by hand from a webbed into the Vietnam War zone. author and Orange County historian who the 36-pallet, two-story C-5 Galaxy. That wall seat of this C-141, right alongside Dramatically sharing our “present” in calls Dana Point home.

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DP LIVING On Life and Love After 50: By Tom Blake Dating When a Spouse is Institutionalized with Alzheimer’s hen a spouse has Alzheimer’s “Society, her friends and the church we attend have erable with criticism and condemnation. So what, go for it!” disease, is committed to an sanctions, which she is concerned about.” I don’t know George, “Alzheimer’s is a vicious disease. The dementia W institution, no longer recognizes how to answer her. What should I say?” associated with it is irreversible. A victim can linger for her or his spouse, and it’s been going on I publish a weekly e-newsletter. I asked members to years. Spouses are as ‘imprisoned’ as patients. If there is for years, is it OK for that person’s spouse comment on Ed’s situation, thinking a variety of opin- another person to whom a spouse can reach out—it’s not to seek comfort in a relationship? ions would help him. cheating or being unfaithful.” Ed said, “My wife has early onset Diane, who was in a similar situation, but with the My answer to Ed: You and your new friend sound well Alzheimer’s disease, a beautiful woman roles reversed, said, “It’s a long and dark tunnel when matched. I feel you should cherish each other. You have On Life and age 59, whom I love very much. She is going through Alzheimer’s with a loved one, but it helps a right to be happy as you have been loyal and wonderful Love After 50 mentally gone now, doesn’t know me or to have a light at the end of that tunnel and someone and will continue to ensure your wife is well taken care of. By Tom Blake anyone else and sleeps much of the day. waiting there for you who loves you.” And your friend has the right to be happy as well, as she “We traveled to Israel and Hawaii in 2007, and it was Gregory added, “Justice O’Connor dealt with the re- learned from being a widow. clear to me at that time that our traveling days were over. verse situation. Her husband found a ‘friend’ while at the As far as the “sanctions” you mentioned, only your new The rapid onset since has been very discouraging; she has nursing home. She delighted in the fact he had someone friend can decide whether they are more important than been in assisted living for two years. to be with.” happiness with you. Doesn’t God want us all to be happy? “My family and friends are OK with my ‘moving on,’ so Jon said, “Considering that there really is no marriage If the sanction sources are too judgmental, perhaps she long as my wife receives the care she has now. I have no anymore and his spouse is apparently unable to compre- should find more enlightened sources that are more ac- problem with that; I see her three to four times a week, but hend what is going on, a relationship is within reason.” cepting. cannot bring her home anymore. Cydne, emailed, “If Ed’s friend is concerned about What would you say to Ed’s girlfriend? Email comments “I met a new lady two months ago who is widowed; we what other people think, her answer is no. I don’t worry to [email protected]. DP have seen each other several times a week since. We have about what society or others think about my life deci- tentative plans to do some traveling. Our relationship is sions. That’s why I am so happy.” Tom Blake is a San Clemente resident and Dana Point beyond platonic. The lady I am seeing is very traditional, Mary said, “There will always be some holier than business owner who has authored three books on middle-aged and says, ‘Who gives me a pass to date a married man?’ thou, judgmental busybody who will make her life mis- dating. See his website at www.FindingLoveAfter50.com

Dana Point Times May 13–19, 2011 Page 21 www.danapointtimes.com Locals Only Business Directory The only directory featuring Dana Point businesses exclusively INTERIOR DESIGN J. Hill & Associates 949.488.7653 AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING DOG GROOMING 34270 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. A, www.hillrealty.org Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 Dawgy Style 949.496.3315 Maureen B. Fletcher Interior Design 714.889.9597 Lantern Bay Realty 949.661.6441 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. 112, [email protected] 34179 Golden Lantern, Ste. 103, www.todawgystyle.com Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.lanternbayrealty.com ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING www.nminteriordesign.com BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT RESTAURANTS Jim Ettinger Design 949.246.0224 Jeweler 33742 Big Sur St., [email protected] Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 Nona Associates - Raymond J. Nona A.I.A. 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Obituary Carley Madlynn Eissman January 16, 1992 – April 28, 2011 Carley will be missed & remembered by her loving family, parents Carl & Lori Eissman; brothers Brock & Bren; grandparents Scott & Roberta Cornwell and Bob & Betty Airheart; aunt & uncle TJ & Ken- nen Williams; cousins Trevor & Alec Williams. A celebration of her life will be at Capo Beach Calvary, Sat. May 14th @ 1:00. Join a Paddle Out that morn- ing @ 9:00 @ Doheny State Beach. Send your donations in Carley’s name to Epilepsy Foundation LA Attn: Judith Deutsch, 5777 W. Century Blvd. suite 820 LA, CA 90045 CLASSIFIEDS Submit your classified ad online at www.danapointtimes.com EDUCATION Tutoring Service Learning Unlimited provides tutoring programs to meet the specific needs of each student. Qualified Special- ists in Special Education offer a multimedia approach to enhance learned concepts. Contact Judy Freund at 949-547-2171 to book a consultation. GARAGE SALES Elks Care, Elks Share ATTENTION ALL HOARDERS. We need your stuff! The San Clemente Elks Lodge ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE. Drop off your donations at the lodge, on the pa- tio, Mon-Wed., 3 p.m. to closing through May. For large donations, estates or assistance, please call Margie Stenson anytime 949-369-9721 or Elena Nauman, dur- ing Elks Lodge office hours 949-492-2068. No worries, you may repurchase your donated items at the RUM- MAGE SALE on JUNE 4TH AND 5TH, 7AM-2PM.

Huge Community Garage Sale! Saturday! Waterford Point community in Dana Point, corner of Golden Lantern & Selva Road, Gates will be open this Saturday, May 14th, 8am - 2pm.

HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Forster Ranch, San Clemente. Saturday May 14th 8:00 to noon. Go to very end of Camino De Los Mares to pick up street map of all locations.

10th Annual Community Garage Sale! DANA KNOLLS / DANA POINT. Please join us, mul- tiple homes participating, follow the signs and shop till you drop! Saturday, May 14th, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. Off Del Obispo & Up Blue Fin Drive.

GARAGE SALE FOR LEUKEMIA Saturday, May 21st, 7am to 1pm, Villa San Juan. 33831 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Look for the signs on Camino Capistrano- Sale at the Club House/Pool Lots of furniture, clothes, electronics, & PLACE YOUR treasurers. Come shop with us! Tutoring/Training BUSINESS CARD newest yoga studio Dana Point Sunsaluteyoga studio 24655 LaPlaza Suite A 949/371- HERE 6097 offering all levels of yoga including hot with weights, pilates, stretch-fit,cardio,meditation, special events and related merchandise. First class free for new clients, varied class fees

Dana Point Times May 13–19, 2011 Page 23 www.danapointtimes.com SPORTS & OUTDOORS 5 BEST BETS BASEBALL COLLEGE SOFTBALL TRACK AND FIELD SOCCER COLLEGE BASEBALL STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE D-Backs vs. Dodg- Super Regional CIF Prelims, Sporting KC vs. Trojans vs. Ant- ers, Dodger Stadium Tournament, Trabuco Hills High LA Galaxy, Home eaters, Anteater May 13, 7:10 p.m. Mt. San Antonio May 14, TBA Depot Center Ballpark College May 14, 7:30 p.m. May 17, 6:30 p.m. With the Angels on the May 13-15, TBA The stakes are high and road, now is the perfect competition is fi erce as Things are heating up UC Irvine gets ready for time to catch the boys in Saddleback College’s Dana Hills’s fi nest square on the pitch as the LA a crucial non-conference blue as LA hosts Arizona Lady Gauchos are set to off against the best of the Galaxy look to get its game at home against in the fi rst of a three-game compete at the Super best at the CIF Prelims. game in gear as it hosts the University of Southern series. Info: www.losangeles. Regional Tournament. Info: www.dhhs.net Sporting KC in a key California Trojans. dodgers.mlb.com Info: www.saddleback. match. Info: www.ucirvinesports.com DP edu/athletics Info: www.lagalaxy.com 5Dana Point the league championship for the fourth SCOREBOARD straight season. Trabuco Hills fi nished in Dolphin Report second place with 90 points, followed by SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL El Toro in third place with 86 points. By David Zimmerle The girls varsity team also fi nished in fi rst place at the South Coast League BASEBALL • The Dolphins (6-5 SCL, holding San Clemente scoreless for the Finals with 99 points followed by Mis- 16-13) had a solid showing in its last few fi nal six innings. sion Viejo in second (89 points) and games on the baseball diamond. After los- Celebrating Senior Day against San Trabuco Hills in third (68 points). Dana ing by a narrow margin to El Toro to close Juan Hills, Jordyn Larkins singled up the Hills, however, fi nished with a share out April, Dana Hills picked up a solid 3-2 middle to drive in Adrienne Evans in the of the overall league title with Trabuco Hills—the school’s fi rst as a new member The Morales family celebrates their impressive win against Capo Valley at home on May 4 third inning, with Bitowft also knocking fi nishes at a Gracie Barra Dana Point tournament last as Peter Maris, Nick Redding and Trevor out a clutch single in the fourth inning to the South Coast League. Tori Usgaard month. Courtesy photo Scott all had one run scored with Ryan Ke- to score Danni Ingraham. Megan Larger led the way for the ladies claiming titles hlet knocking in an RBI on the game. The pitched all seven innings from the circle in the high jump and 100 hurdles. Alaina JIU JITSU team faced the Cougars again on May 6 but giving up a meager three hits in the win. Alvarez ended up in second place in the MORALES FAMILY DOMINATES AT ended up losing to its opponent by the fi nal The team fi nished the game securing the 1,600, while Brenna Baker took fi rst in the GRACIE BARRA TOURNAMENT Last score of 10-8. The team fi nished with 10 hits Sea View League championship before triple jump. Next 7 days: May 14 at CIF-SS month, the Morales family of Dana Point on the day. The Dolphins then took on a next facing Laguna Hills. Prelims at Trabuco Hills, 10 a.m. had several strong fi nishes while compet- double-header May 7 facing both Villa Park The girls eventually came out on top ing in a jiu-jitsu tournament at Gracie and Foothill in the OC Challenge. Dana against the Lady Hawks. The girls enter BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • Barra Dana Point, located at 34085 PCH, Hills beat Villa Park 3-1 in the meeting, CIF-SS playoffs next week as the No. 1 Both levels swam in the Sea View League Suite 106. Vincent Morales took fi rst place but next lost 4-2 to Foothill. The team then seed from its league.Next 7 days: N/A Prelims/Finals May 3-6. The varsity boys in his division while Joe (dad) and Dominic squared off against Brea Olinda in another team dominated the ranks as the Dolphins Morales each medaled. Jamee Morales OC Challenge game on Tuesday, May 10 BOYS LACROSSE • The Dolphins (2-8 saw its team of Larson Pfeil, Jonathan (mother) both competed and participated and beat its opponent by the fi nal score of SCL, 10-7-1) made an impressive run in Amato, Drake Dunn and Skyler Campbell in the Women’s program demonstration 6-5. In the close win, Maris, Eric Hsieh, Ke- the U.S. Lacrosse Division 2 South play- take fi rst place in the 200 yard medley that same day. For more information about hlet, Nate Harris and Brian Choi all fi nished offs beating Esperanza 11-9 in the second relay as a main highlight. The girls varsity tournament results or to inquire about with one RBI apiece, while several different round on May 5, followed by a dominating team also had its share of solid fi nishes training at Gracie Barra Dana Point, call players including Dylan Eisner, Nick Carter, 8-1 win against Great Oak in the semifi nals with several of its swimmers earning high 949.388.8886. Dyer, Steven Connell and Trevor Scott all on May 7. The boys were set to meet with placement in their respective events. saw time at the mound. Mission Viejo in an epic fi nals showdown Both levels went on to compete at the Dana Hills will now prep for the CIF-SS on Thursday, May 12 at a neutral site—Al- CIF Prelims/Finals May 11 and 13. Next 7 on to play in the fi rst round of the CIF-SS playoffs, which are set to commence on iso Niguel High School. On its way to the days: N/A Division 1 Boys Tennis Championships on May 17. Next 7 days: N/A championship, Dana Hills’ varsity boys Wednesday, May 11. Next 7 days: N/A lacrosse team made history as the fi rst BOYS GOLF • After competing in the SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (6-1 team from the high school to advance all South Coast League Finals May 2-3, the BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Dolphins SVL, 16-10) recently closed out the season the way to the U.S. Lacrosse Division 2 Dolphins advanced to the CIF-SS South (7-1 SCL, 23-10) closed out the regular with four straight wins. After edging Capo Finals. A win on Thursday against the Dia- Coast Regionals Tuesday, May 10 at season with a 3-2 win against San Clem- Valley 6-5 on May 3, the girls rattled off a blos would see them move on to the U.S. Talega Golf Club in San Clemente. The ente on May 5 and in the process claimed 6-2 win against San Clemente on May, fol- Lacrosse Southern Section championship team fi nished in the fi fth place behind the South Coast League championship. lowed by a 2-1 victory against San Juan Hills games on Saturday, May 14 at Redondo eventual fi rst-place winner San Juan Hills. Christian Hessenauer led with 19 kills, on May 9 and ending with a 1-0 win against Union High School. Next 7 days: N/A Corona del Mar, Canyon and Aliso Niguel while Bryce Yould fi nished with 16 kills. Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 11. BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND rounded out the rest of the top fi ve teams. Riley Murphy fi nished with a team high 59 Against the Lady Tritons, Sandra Bitowft FIELD • Both levels competed at the Next 7 days: May 16 at Individual CIF assists. The team then rolled past Foothill was 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs recent South Coast League Prelims/Fi- Divisionals, TBA 3-0 in the fi rst round of the Division 1 CIF- scored including a three-run homerun in nals May 3 and 6. The boys varsity team SS/Ford Boys Volleyball Championships the third inning to give the Dolphins the fi nished in fi rst place in team competition BOYS TENNIS • After competing in the on Tuesday, May 10. Dana Hills next faced lead for good. Olivia Baltazar pitched the coupled with an undefeated dual meet re- South Coast League Finals May 3-4 and Redondo Union at home on Thursday, complete game victory from the circle while cord. In the process, Dana Hills clinched taking the No. 1 spot, Dana Hills went May 12. Next 7 days: N/A

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Grom of the WEEK DP SURF Josh Seres SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY Age: 15, Dana Hills High School Dana Hills High School freshman Josh Seres is a talented bodyboarder who thrives in the water. “Bodyboarding is my life. It relaxes me and the ocean is my home away from home,” he said. A highlight of his competition career came May 7 as he claimed the win in the Junior Division of the Bodyboarder International Association (BIA) 2011 Pro/Am Bodyboarding Competition at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. Although the waves were not very clean that day, he said the contest was still a lot of fun. Josh shined throughout the day, taking second in both of his preliminary heats and was able to keep it up in the final to claim the top spot. Josh says he’d DP like to advance into professional competition some day and intends to keep com- DanaSan Clemente Point Courtesy photo peting in the BIA tour, with the school team and practicing as much as possible at his favorite breaks—Salt Creek, Dana Strand point and 10th Street in Laguna Beach. His other hobbies include soccer and skateboarding and his favorite subject in school is science. Josh says he intends to go on to college but is not yet clear on what his course of study or career plans may include, although he has discovered a love of sports photography and videog- 6 raphy that he would like to continue to explore in the future. —Andrea Swayne So Close BOARD SHORTS Both Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro and Oakley Pro Junior see a San Clemente surfer come close in the finals

By Andrea Swayne Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison. Photo courtesy of the Harrison/Van Dana Point Times Swae family archives Ocean Institute to Host Whitey Harrison he 2011 Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro and Oak- Memorial Exhibition The Ocean Institute, T ley Pro Junior brought crowds of fans 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana to the world-famous cobblestone beach Point, will kick off an exhibition honoring surf at Lower Trestles, May 3 through 7. Two legend Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison on Sunday, groups of surf enthusiasts stood out from the May 29, at 10 a.m. The exhibition will include pack, making lots of noise—lots of noise— original photos, Whitey’s homemade surf- fiercely supporting their own. The groups? boards, an outrigger canoe and other memo- Brazilians and locals. Both were given ample rabilia from his life and early California coastal reason to cheer as their favorites turned in Tanner Gudauskas wins his Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro semi and gets a high-five from Cole Mezak (left). Photo by Madi Swayne Tanner catches air in the final.Photo by Andrea Swayne culture. The exhibition—presented with the some of the most exciting heats—brimming Surfing Heritage Foundation and the Van with high-risk, high-reward radical maneu- the final moments, Gudauskas caught a Swae family—will be open to the public on vers—of the event. promising looking left bringing the crowd Surf ForecasT weekends, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through the end In the 6.0 San Clemente’s own Nate Yeo- to the edge of their seats. Time ran out and Water temp: 58-64˚F of August. Viewing is included in the price of mans, Tanner and Patrick Gudauskas and minutes seemed like hours waiting for Gu- Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: admission—$6.50 for adults, $4.50 children Kolohe Andino all shined in the early rounds, dauskas’ final score to drop. Then the an- 8-12’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 8-16’ Poor-Fair (ages 4-12) and members are free.The kick-off taking out some of the most challenging nouncement—6.07! So close. Pupo’s fans Remarks: Friday offers fun zone surf off a mix celebration will include a presentation on surf competitors of the event. By the quarterfi- wrapped him in a Brazilian flag and hoisted of easing South-Southwest swell and minimal history by Jennifer Harrison Van Swae and J.P. nals, Tanner Gudauskas and Andino were him on to their shoulders. Gudauskas was Northwest windswell. Surge is light to moderate Van Swae, Whitey’s daughter and grandson. the only two San Clemente surfers still in the also mobbed by his crowd of hometown and visibility is generally okay, making for poor- The day will feature ukulele music, children’s mix. It was Brazilian, Jesse Mendes who put supporters—disappointed that the local fair diving conditions. crafts and a silent auction of surfing/ocean Andino’s campaign to an end and Brazilian guy didn’t win, but very satisfied by the Short range: Size is in the 2-3’ occasional 4’ photos of J.P. Van Swae—professional pho- zone on Friday as modest South-Southwest Heitor Alves who was handily defeated by never give up attitude and thoroughly tographer and assistant photo editor of Surfer swell eases and small Northwest windswell Tanner Gudauskas, 16.37 to 11.76 (out of entertained by the powerful performance mixes in. Top exposures see a few slightly larger magazine. For more information, see www. 20). Gudauskas moved on to a successful of one of their own. Pupo took home a sets around the correct tides. ocean-institute.org or call 949.496.2274. face-off with Mendes in the semis to join $40,000 prize, 6,500 points and a solid gold Long range: Small Northwest windswell holds Brazil’s Miguel Pupo in the final. railroad spike trophy worth $30,000. Run- through the weekend as a small mix of old and By this time the fans were in a frenzy, ner up Gudauskas’ pay day was $20,000 new South-Southwest swells mix in. Better UPCOMING EVENTS as Gudauskas and Pupo pulled out all the and 5,200 points. exposed breaks are good for 2-3’(knee-waist stops in a valiant effort to claim the top prize. The Oakley Pro Junior final was equally high) surf through the weekend, while top May 14-15: WSA Gatorade Hoppy Swarts Gudauskas’ exceptional surfing—slashing exciting for local fans as Andino displayed South-Southwest exposed breaks see occasional Memorial West Coast Championship, San both frontside and back—kept him in the his trademark surfing—masterful beyond slightly larger sets. Stay tuned to Surfline.com Onofre, Church Beach May 18-22: NSSA West lead for two-thirds of the heat and after each his years—that also saw him through to for updates. Coast Championship, Huntington Beach, Pier exchange the respective crowds roared in the quarters in the Pro. In the end, it was May 21-22: Scholastic Surf Series Middle excitement. Pupo threw down the highest Keanu Asing of Hawaii who emerged School State Championships, Oceanside, wave score, 8.33 (out of 10) and then backed victorious. Andino ended up in third—a Harbor May 21-29: Quiksilver ISA World Ju- it up late in the heat with 5.30 on his final mere 0.40 behind Asing—in a tight race for place was Nat Young of Santa Cruz with an nior Surfing Championships, Peru June 16-18: wave—a string of powerful turns and an air- the top three spots. Asing posted a 13.70, 11.53. Log on to www.sanclementetimes. NSSA National Interscholastic College, High reverse on the inside—to move into the lead. followed by Australia’s Jack Freestone with com to see a video and photo slideshow School and Middle School Championships, Gudauskas needed a 6.50 to take it back. In 13.43, then Andino’s 13.30 and in fourth from the final day of both events.DP Dana Point, Salt Creek

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