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Graduation Special Congratulations Dana Hills class of 2011 SPECIAL INSERT

Dana Hills High School 2011 graduates throw their caps in celebration following the commencement www.danapointtimes.com ceremony on Wednesday at the school stadium. Photo by Alan Gibby/Zone57.com City Opposes Toll Road Fees DHHS Girls Basketball Redistricting to Increase 25 Team Honored for Highest Plan Cents as of July 1 Average GPA EYE ON DP/PAGE 3 EYE ON DP/PAGE 3 SPORTS/PAGE 28

City and Business Calendar Eye on DP Friday, June 24 the 2nd Annual Lobster Fest, all you can Summer Concerts in the Park eat steak and lobster dinner benefiting 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Free concert by Bella LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING Movies in the Park local children’s charities. Cost is $75. Donna: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks & Fleet- 8 p.m. The city presents a free screening For tickets and more info, see www. wood Mac at Heritage Park, 34400 Old of Despicable Me (PG) at Lantern Bay Park, danapointlobsterfest.org. Golden Lantern. Bring low back lawn 25111 Park Lantern Road. Popcorn is free chairs and blankets. For more info call and other refreshments available for pur- Sunday, June 26 949.248.3530 or see www.danapoint.org. chase. Proceeds benefit local schools and nonprofits. For questions, call Community Dana Point Concours d’ Elegance Monday, June 27 Services at 949.248.3530. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See antique and vintage American and European cars, muscle City Council Meeting Canceled Saturday, June 25 cars, motorcycles, exotics and more on 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282, DP the lawn of the Monarch Beach Golf Links Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www. Dana Point Dana Point Lobster Fest at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, 1 danapoint.org 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point. Gen- Dana Point Harbor Drive, picnic area A. eral admission is $30, $25 for students Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary presents age 12-18. For tickets or more info, see www.danapointconcours.org.

DANA POINT’s1 T op 5 H ott e s t T opi c s What’s Up With... reliance on our state’s historic use of in- 1 …an Economic Summit novation and that the $5 billion in transpor- Held in Dana Point? tation projects now in the planning stages will help jump start the economy. “More and more we will have to rely on our own THE LATEST: The Dana Point Chamber of creative and alternative ways to fund these Commerce was one of six area chambers to projects,” she said. host the summit to discuss the state of the Rancho Mission Viejo Senior Vice local business community. President of Governmental Relations and A panel of experts spoke at the breakfast The California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s proposed redistricting map. Courtesy image corporate Communications Dan Kelly said meeting June 17 at the St. Regis Monarch he believes the worst is behind us and he Beach Resort and Spa. Assembly and Senate seats in Orange the first draft of proposed district lines. expects to see new home construction help Key note speaker Edward Leamer, Direc- County. bring the county out of the recession begin- tor of the UCLA/Anderson Forecast said that The plan would create two Assembly WHAT’S NEXT: The deadline to submit ning in 2013. the current recession has been very similar districts—an Orange County coastal area written public testimony to the commission John Severini, President of the California to many of the past (1948, ’57, ’60, ’69, ’73 and reaching from the Dana Point Headlands regarding the first round draft maps is this Travel Association called travel and tourism ’81 for example) with respect to the down- north to Seal Beach and another beginning Friday, June 24.Input can be submitted via one of the biggest drivers of the Orange ward turn and continued 3 percent growth of at the Headlands and stretching south to in- email to [email protected] or by fax County economy and said that his organiza- the Gross Domestic Product—the difference clude the areas commonly known as South to 916.651.5711. The commission will accept tion will continue to be “strong proponents this time being the failure of the economy to Orange County. supplemental attachments such as maps in a of bills that drive the business economy recover within the traditionally seen two-year The two Senate districts the plan would .pdf or .jpg format. and improve the “California brand.” He also cycle. create would see one encompassing the A second round of hearings is happening pointed out that Leamer’s comment regard- “We saw some recovery in Quarter 2 of North Orange County coastal area along now and final maps come out August 15. ing exports is good news for the travel and 2010, but the economy has been idling since with central and north inland areas and tourism industry because of its dependence then,” said Leamer. another that would include South Orange FIND OUT MORE: To find out more about the on international travel. Leamer predicts that although the GDP County and North San Diego County. California Citizens Redistricting Commission will grow at the “normal” 3-percent rate The two plans would effectively divide and the criteria considered in deciding the WHAT’S NEXT: Leamer offered a predic- through 2013, the amount and areas of the City of Dana Point in two, a move that districts, visit www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov . tion that the GDP component most likely growth will not be adequate to kick start real Councilman Bill Brough called “ridiculous” To read the city’s resolution and letter to the to be the “locomotive” for recovery will be recovery. for such a small city. commission, log on to www.danapointtimes. exports and that U.S. schools need to make Topping his list of reasons for the stalled The city’s letter to the commission reads, com. —AS changes with regard to educating students recovery is the permanent displacement of in part, “The DPCC strongly feels that our for a much different future. “We need jobs. entire city should be grouped with other strong export growth,” he said. “The coun- 3 …A Smoother Ride “I don’t think the downturn has changed south Orange County cities for state Senate try is moving from an industrial to a post the fundamental spirit of our economy, and Assembly purposes because of the on Freeway? industrial economy and our high schools’ however,” said Leamer as he offered four common issues these cities face as well curriculum needs to reflect that. possible “what comes next?” scenarios for as the strong working relationships and THE LATEST: South Orange County motor- the next couple years. cooperative arrangements they have devel- ists on the San Diego Freeway will find a FIND OUT MORE: www.uclaforecast.com, According to Leamer the possibilities oped over many, many years. Shared issues safer and smoother ride after a $16 million —Andrea Swayne include a 6-percent rapid recovery, no recov- include, but are by no means limited to, project to resurface the lanes between Coast ery and normal 3-percent growth, “PIMCO ocean water quality, regional transportation Highway and Oso Creek. new normal” at 2-percent growth or a double 2 …the City Opposing at both the local (Orange County Trans- The California Transportation Commis- dip followed by 2-percent growth. The most Proposed Redistricting? portation Authority) and state (Caltrans) sion on Thursday allocated $825 million in likely scenario, he said, is no recovery and levels, regional land use planning and new funding to 92 highway, transit, and rail affordable housing.” 3-percent growth. THE LATEST: Dana Point City Council on projects statewide. The allocations included The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Lucy Dunn, President and CEO of the June 13 voted unanimously to oppose the nearly $9 million from Proposition 1B, a Board of Directors on June 21 voted to sup- Orange County Business Council said California Citizens Redistricting Commis- 2006 voter-approved transportation bond. To port the City Council’s resolution to object she believes that key to recovery will be a sion’s proposed plan for redistricting State (Cont. on page 4)

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(Cont. from page 3) and 2008 by promising big returns on District Attorney Ebrahim Baytieh, that toll roads under the 2012 budgets approved date, the state has allocated nearly $8 billion fraudulent investments. was the last time Vendrick was seen or this month by the Transportation Corridor in Proposition 1B funds. A jury found Gary A. Shawkey, 47, of heard from. Agencies directors. The road resurfacing, which will cover Mechanicsville, VA, guilty of one felony Public Defender Brian Waite told the For the first time, a fractional increase 82 lane miles, was the only Orange County count of special circumstances murder for jury that shortly after departing on the was included in FasTrak transactions, as project included in the list. financial gain, one felony count of grand boat, Vendrick told Shawkey he was the board—including Dana Point Council- In a statement announcing the projects, theft and a sentencing enhancement for uncomfortable about making the trip on woman Lisa Bartlett—increased FasTrak Caltrans Acting Director Malcolm Dough- stealing in excess of $200,000 said a news rough waters in such a small craft and rates 5 percent and added 25 cents to cash erty said the work will have a dual impact: release from the Orange County District asked to be dropped off at the Dana Wharf transactions. making roads better and providing jobs. Attorney’s office. docks near Turk’s Restaurant so he could The increases apply to both the San Joa- “From one end of the state to the other, Shawkey is accused of luring 71-year- make the trip by himself on the Catalina quin Hills Transportation Corridor (73) and transportation projects are providing jobs old victim Robert Vendrick, of Phoenix, Express and meet Shawkey on Catalina the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Cor- and improving mobility for people and busi- AZ on to his boat and leaving Dana Point Island later. Waite also said that without ridor. Driving the entire length of the 73, nesses in California,” Dougherty said. Harbor on February 16, 2008 en route to a body there is no proof that Vendrick is between San Juan Capistrano and Newport San Clemente Island for what Shawkey even dead and added that his client had Beach, would now cost $5.75 at peak traffic WHAT’S NEXT: Don’t take the spill lids off told Vendrick was a meeting to solidify seen him alive in Mexico following his times and $5 for FasTrak users. those coffee cups yet. Tracey Lavelle, the that new “lucrative investment deal” with disappearance. Directors also included $18.3 million in CalTrans spokeswoman for the district the Federal Government for the develop- the 2012 budget to continue the effort to encompassing South Orange County, said ment of top-secret computer software. A WHAT’S NEXT: Shawkey faces a maximum extend the Foothill south from Oso Road in work won’t start for a couple of years. deal that Shawkey said would yield $1.2 sentence of life in state prison without Rancho Santa Margarita to the San Diego million. The DA’s report said, in part, that the possibility of parole. His sentencing is Freeway south of San Clemente. FIND OUT MORE: See the complete list at “As the victim became reluctant to con- set for July 22, 2011, in Department C-30, Toll road officials said traffic on the 73 www.dot.ca.gov/docs/ctcprojectallocations- tinue investing money with Shawkey, the Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. dipped slightly in May 2011 compared june2011.pdf. —Jonathan Volzke defendant persuaded Vendrick to invest to May 2010. Average weekday transac- in a new venture” to the tune of $100,000, FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.dan- tions for May were 78,882, a 1.4 percent 4 …No Body Murder then murdered him and threw his body apointtimes.com for more stories related decrease. That’s also off from peak traffic into the ocean. to this case. —Andrea Swayne in 2007, but the declines have leveled off, Conviction? Video footage—captured by a camera officials said. atop the harbor building that houses Capt. THE LATEST: Despite never having re- Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari—pre- 5 … Toll Road Rate WHAT’S NEXT: The increases take effect on covered a body, an Orange County Court sented in court showed Shawkey and Increases? July 1. on Tuesday convicted a Virginia man of Vendrick boarding a boat together and murdering an investor to cover up stealing departing out of Dana Point Harbor on FIND OUT MORE: See more at www.thetoll- nearly $1 million from him between 2004 February 16, 2008. According to Deputy THE LATEST: It will cost more to ride the roads.com. —Jonathan Volzke News Next Door What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano

Nevertheless, Mayor Lori Donchak Despite prevailing wisdom that privatiz- SAN CLEMENTE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO asked the committee to finish its discussion ing is less costly, an analysis by city staff More Talk about in a “60-minute speed dating sort of way.” showed that a publicly run pool operation Talks of Sex Offender “It’s just kind of a temperature check,” better fit the city’s budget and philosophy, North Beach she said. said Parks Director Sharon Heider to the Ban at City Parks The City Council wants the advisory City Council Tuesday night. North Beach returns to the General committee to finish answering the final two Heider said the city received propos- Registered sex offenders could be Plan Advisory Committee for further questions: What shall occur at the triangle als from the YMCA and recreation asset banned from San Juan Capistrano parks, discussion despite city staff’s recommen- site? What are the priorities for revitaliza- management company KemperSports, as the City Council on Tuesday discussed dation against it. tion at North Beach? Where in the list of which was quickly eliminated because its joining a growing list of Orange County At the City Council’s request, the com- the city’s other priorities should the area costs were higher from the get-go than governments enacting the prohibition. The mittee, known as the GPAC, weighed in lie? The GPAC will convene another meet- the city’s. county first banned registered sex offend- on the Triangle site at North Beach last ing to finish its discussion of North Beach, After the analysis, Heider eventually ers from parks—ranging from regional month. The group spent nearly three hours but the date has not been finalized. ruled out the YMCA because its board is campgrounds to Dana Point Harbor—in discussing the future of the parking area See the latest staff report at the city’s drawn from all over Orange County and April. Westminster has moved ahead with that forms a triangle and answering only website at www.san-clemente.org. would not be focused on San Clemente. the law, as has Rancho Santa Margarita. two of the five proposed questions. —Stacie N. Galang The YMCA would also start another Irvine passed an ordinance that applies Since then, the city’s consultant hired to recreational swim team taking more pool only to sex offenders who committed a assist with the GPAC wrote a memo saying Staffing at New time, and would make its programs a crime against a child. Under the county more planning needs to happen before the priority. ordinance, violators may be punished committee revisits the topic. Aquatics Center The staff report said a city-run pro- with up to six months in jail and/or a $500 Director of Community Development gram can “more effectively and efficiently fine. Mayor Sam Allevato, a retired police Jim Holloway expressed concern at Tues- Going private may not always better plan the aquatics programming in San officer, asked the council consider the day night’s meeting that the one parcel when it comes to city operations. Clemente.” ordinance, to give authorities another tool, was being singled out rather than viewed The City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night The city estimated the total operational he said. The council will formally discuss in the context of the entire General Plan, to approve a plan that would keep opera- costs at $495,155 and revenue at $341,598 an ordinance at an upcoming meeting. which serves as something of a roadmap tions of the aquatics center at the under- for the six months of operation in fiscal —Jonathan Volzke for the city. construction La Pata-Vista Hermosa Sports 2012, according to the staff report. “That’s not good planning in my opin- Park in-house rather than paying an outside —SNG ion,” he told the council. operator.

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Business Beat By CHRISTINA SCANNAPIEGO News and updates on Dana Point’s business community NOW OPEN held his Grand Opening on Friday, June 17. “It’s the first dedicated longboard store of its size in the country,” he said, proudly, of over 200 boards in stock representing the downhill, freeride and cruising disciplines. Their extensive offering includes brands like Landyachtz, Rayne, Arbor, Comet, Original, Loaded…the list goes on. Edge Boardshop even sponsors both a professional and an amateur team com- prised of a talented group of the area’s best riders. Both teams will be competing in the largest international longboard skateboard event, the Maryhill Festival of Speed. Edge Boardshop carries premade setups as well as the essentials to build your own. Stop in and check it out at 34255 PCH. (L to R) Michelle Lindley, Mike Bobovnik, Chamber of Commerce Chair Russell Kerr and owner Brian Greer For more information visit them on the celebrate at the Dana Point Athletic Club ribbon cutting and grand opening on June 14. Photo by Lauralyn Loynes web at www.edgeboardshop.com or call on Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. The event to shop local on Shop Local Day, July 13. 949.542.8855. gave attendees the opportunity to explore They’ve estimated that for every $100 spent Pinky’s Closet. Photo by Christina Scannapiego the facility, with state-of-the-art Pandora locally, about $65 stays in the community. COMING SOON sound system and a variety of classes from The Chamber has declared the theme for this u Dana Point local, Christina Kosinski has spin to yoga to some more unusual fitness Shop Local Day to be “Family Fun.” For more just opened Pinky’s Closet, a second-hand u Luxury real estate brokerage, Surterre classes. Mahe Restaurant and Salt Creek info, contact the Chamber at 949.496.1555 or store carrying “clean, funky, name brand, Properties, recently announced that Jerry La Grille served “Taco Tuesday” appetizers with www.danapointchamber.com. vintage and extremely cute clothing, shoes, Mott and his team of agents have joined the protein shake samples by Visalus Sciences. handbags and costume jewelry,” she said. company, with their Attendees were also offered discounts off According to Kosinski, they also do feather NEWLY EXPANDED approximately 40 general membership and personal train- hair extensions and their average price for active listings. La ing sessions. Drop in at 34270 PCH, Suite everything is between $5 and $15. u Rite Aid, at 24829 Del Prado has recently Mott and his team M. For more information, log on to www. Pinky’s buys, consigns and trades and expanded their store and they now offer an will work out of danapointathleticclub.com or contact them Kosinski handpicks all her items, including ice cream station, expanded pharmacy and Surterre Proper- by phone at 949.240.1818. labels like True Religion, Abercrombie & Fitch, have also added liquor to their inventory. They ties’ new Monarch Hollister, Pac Sun, Steve Madden, Volcom, officially celebrated their ribbon cutting, with Beach office slated Vans, Juicy Couture, among many others. “In CHAMBER NEWS the help of the Chamber of Commerce, on to open in late June this economy, it’s a win-win. People come in Friday June 3. Call them at 949.496.1555 or go 2011. here and tell me they don’t need to go to the u The Dana Point Chamber of Com- to www.riteaid.com. “Jerry is one of mall and they save tons of money.” Jerry La Mott. merce is encouraging the entire community the most genuine Pinky’s is located at 24671 La Plaza. You Courtesy photo real estate profes- can’t miss the huge leopard shoe and black- sionals I have ever met and he truly cares haired mannequin named Lola out the front. for each of his clients and their homes,” said Call them at 949.496.1455. Gary Legrand, president and chief executive officer for Surterre Properties. La Mott has an outstanding professional track record as a top national performer. He and his team are well-known for represent- ing luxury real estate in Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Nellie Gail and Laguna Niguel. “I have always believed in continually stretching myself to learn new things and new ways of doing business from others, which will ultimately benefit my clients. That’s how I saw this opportunity with Surt- erre Properties,” said La Mott. For more information about Surterre Prop- erties, visit www.surterreproperties.com.

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u To celebrate Brian Greer’s new own- Edge Boardshop. Photo by Christina Scannapiego ership of the Dana Point Athletic Club, recent upgrades and a successful 12 years u Mike Bornstein has been a longboard in town, the gang at DPAC and the Dana skater his entire life, his passion for it finally Point Chamber of Commerce held an official (L to R) Rite Aid Pharmacy Store Manager Jerry Tutor, District Manager Daniel Pina, City of Dana Point Mayor driving him to open Edge Boardshop next ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Scott Schoeffel and Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Chair Russell Kerr at the Rite Aid expansion ribbon cut- to Stacks Pancake House on PCH. Bornstein ting and grand opening June 3. Photo by Kelly Straine

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Eye on DP family of four. Those who purchase a ticket with the award by Pamella Oliver, Ph.D., an to the 2011 Laguna Beach Million Dollar associate professor at California State Uni- News Bites Compiled by Andrea Swayne Home Raffle will receive free admission versity, Fullerton and member of the Violence for one lecture of choice. Million Dol- Prevention Center executive board. P rops , R ecognitions and M orsels of I nfo lar Raffle tickets can be purchased by Since founding her company in Novem- calling 949.542.3600. Register by calling ber 2000—the nonprofit organization that Lecture Series at Ocean Institute and began volunteering at the Institute 949.496.2274 or log on to www.ocean-in- supports emotional healing through art and 16 years ago, serving as greeters and tour stitute.org. creative expression for those living with pain, guides, manning wildlife touch tanks and grief, fear or stress—has touched the lives of teaching many of the 60 state-approved Dana Point Woman Named more than 28,000 through its Art4Healing® education programs which match the cur- Ambassador of Peace workshops. Her recognition celebrated her riculum being taught at California schools. role in helping Orange County children and “We’re deeply committed to the Ocean families live violence-free lives. Institute’s mission, ocean preservation Zagon also received a Certificate of through education,” said Milt. “All of our Congressional Recognition, signed by Con- lectures are painstakingly researched for gresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) and accuracy.” Milt also noted that the average a State of California Senate Certificate of lecture takes three months to research. Recognition, signed by Senator Lou Correa, Both are retired teachers and once State Senator, 34th District. And on May 21 Institute volunteers Milt and Ann McMenamin. hosted a Los Angeles radio program, “The she was given a “Family Matters” award in Courtesy photo Travel Show.” They spend part of their year the category of “Arts” by WomanSage, Inc., The Ocean Institute kicked off a new, traveling on cruise ships delivering lectures an Orange County-based nonprofit that pro- six-part lecture enrichment series featuring on 32 different topics, including the six vides a platform for women to unite in sup- professional speakers and Institute volun- they’ll present at the Institute. Pamella Oliver, Ph.D., (right) of the Violence Pre- port of each other and community outreach. teers Milt and Ann McMenamin with the The McMenamins are also actors, and vention Center of Orange County presents Laurie For more information Art & Creativity for assume the role of real life characters for Zagon with the “Ambassador of Peace Award.” Healing Inc., see www.art4healing.org. true story of pirates on June 15. Five more Courtesy photo lectures are scheduled to run between July 6 some of their presentations. For example, and August 31. Milt becomes the character of Clerk, first in Dana Point resident, Laurie Zagon who Have something interesting for command to British explorer James Cook, is also founder/director of Laguna Niguel- Lecture topics include: July 6, Great the community? Tell us about awards, Whales and Mysteries of the Deep; July 20, when he tells the story of Cook’s explora- based Art & Creativity for Healing, Inc. events, happenings, accomplishments The Extraordinary Explorations of Captain tions of Pacific Islands. has been designated an “Ambassador of James Cook; August 3, Panama Canal: The All presentations are on Wednesday Peace” by the Violence Prevention Center and more. Forward a picture along, Impossible Achieved and August 17, Amazing evenings at the Ocean Institute, 24200 of Orange County. too! We’ll put your submissions into Rainforest Wildlife. Dana Point Harbor Drive beginning at 6 At a luncheon held June 3 at the Turnip “News Bites.” Send your information The McMenamins live in Laguna Niguel p.m. Cost is $7 per person, or $25 for a Rose in Costa Mesa, Zagon was presented to [email protected].

repeatedly came to her house and Golden Lantern, 34600 Block (1:16 a.m.) hypodermic needles near her body. knocked on the front door. The man at the A witness reported a male trying to pick The subject is currently in custody at the door refused to leave because the caller’s a fight with multiple people—at the same Intake Release Center. Her bail is set at DP daughter had supposedly not paid for time—in a restaurant. The subject had no $20,000. shuttle services he provided. weapons and it was unknown whether he ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY was under the influence of narcotics. DISTURBANCE Barque Way, 25200 Block (10:57 a.m.) A Sheriff’s Camino Capistrano, 34200 Block (11:33 woman called police and stated she was Saturday, June 18 a.m.) A caller, who was riding his bike, having trouble breathing. A man got on the contacted police when a driver of a red DISTURBANCE phone and was verbally aggressive to the Blotter truck got upset with him and told him he Robles Drive, 33700 Block (9:11 p.m.) woman saying she didn’t need to call the was going to kill him. The upset driver, A woman called police to report a noisy authorities. Orange County Fire Authority who was believed to have a gun, told the party at a neighbor’s unit on the second responded. Compiled By Evelyn Caicedo caller to meet him by the railroad tracks. floor. She said the partiers were being All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s loud on the balcony and had been in a Thursday, June 16 Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available Sunday, June 19 conflict with her after she asked them not from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An CITIZEN ASSIST arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling to park illegally. of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site. BATTERY Seastar Court, 0 Block (11:42 p.m.) A caller Malaga Drive, 33800 Block (7:28 p.m.) DISTURBANCE requested the assistance of deputies in Monday, June 20 A 14-year-old girl called police to inform Pacific Coast Highway, 34400 Block (7:47 locating subjects using marijuana nearby. DISTURBANCE them that she had just been battered by p.m.) An employee of a hotel called 9-1-1 The woman said the smoke had been Adriatic Drive, 32600 Block (6:28 p.m.) her mother. The girl went to her friend’s when a homeless male was causing a dis- inflaming her bronchitis. house. turbance. The homeless man threatened Police were sent to respond to a roommate 9-1-1 HANGUP who was upset over being served a 30 day to throw a rock at another employee. DISTURBANCE Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (10:44 eviction notice. The subject reportedly Ocean Hill Drive / Stonehill Drive (4:07 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES p.m.) A Spanish-speaking female called slammed doors and poured water on the p.m.) A woman called 9-1-1 to report a Calle Maria, 26800 Block (6:42 a.m.) A asking for assistance from authorities and floor. No further details were given. domestic disturbance involving a person caller reported several nails positioned hung up before reaching a translator. On ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY throwing something at a car. No further under the tires of a gray Nissan. The the call back she said she was okay, but Del Obispo Street, 33800 Block (4:49 p.m.) details were given. caller believed they were purposely sounded like she was crying. An apartment resident called authorities to placed. DISTURBANCE report a vehicle that had fallen on a person Wednesday, June 15 Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block near the complex. The call was discon- Friday, June 17 (12:31 p.m.) A woman called police say- RECKLESS DRIVING nected shortly after giving the report. ing that her neighbor approached her that ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Sidney Bay / Ports O Call (6:12 p.m.) SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCES morning and was verbally aggressive be- Pacific Coast Highway, 34400 Block Police responded to a report of a car doing Gable Street, 27500 Block (2:41 p.m.) cause her dog had been barking at night. (1:45 p.m.) An unresponsive female donuts. The caller claimed that the driver A woman called deputies when a man DISTURBANCE was found in a hotel room with several was showing off for their friends. Dana Point Times June 24–30, 2011 Page 8 www.danapointtimes.com

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The DP Times Online Reader Polls are not scientifi c and do not refl ect the opinion of the DP Times. (AQMD) offers AQMD residents, which service to collect your used household For more information, visit: https:// includes Dana Point residents, an opportu- batteries and cell phones, so they can be energyupgradeca.org/county/orange/ nity to help clean the air by exchanging an properly disposed of. Please bring these overview. neighborhoods and resources. If you have any old, operable gasoline-powered lawn mower items to the city building lobby counter, We hope that this article provides suggestions for topics, please feel free to direct and purchasing a new electric lawnmower. located on the 2nd fl oor at City Hall, 33282 reminders of some of the great programs questions to [email protected] (City of Pre-registration is required. There are fi ve Golden Lantern. Batteries and cell phones that are offered to our residents. Enjoy Dana Point) or [email protected] (South models to choose from, with your cost being must be placed in plastic bags which are your summer. Coast Water District). $100, $160 or $230 depending upon the located conveniently near the box. Please This column is a cooperative effort of PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those model. The closest exchange event is sched- call 949.248.3571 for more information. the City of Dana Point and South Coast of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate, however, their uled in Anaheim for July 23. Please see the FREE COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULB Water District to cultivate conscious willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to link for more details on the program: www. COLLECTION AND RECYCLING living to protect and preserve our coastal be sent to [email protected]. aqmd.gov/tao/lawnmower.html. Did you know that if every American GREEN POOLS AND PONDING WATER home replaced just one light with an When it comes to pools, “being green” is Energy Star qualifi ed CFL bulb, we would not good. Green, unmaintained pool water save enough energy to light more than Letter to the Editor and other locations of ponding water pro- 3 million homes for a year? That’s about vide the ideal habitat for mosquito breed- $700 million in annual energy cost savings KEEP HERITAGE PARK AS MAIN Park to remain the main venue, speak ing. For your protection, eliminate potential and prevents greenhouse gas emissions CONCERT VENUE up or it won’t happen. I am starting a water holding containers such as old tires, equivalent to the emissions of about BY SHER FULLER, Dana Point petition addressing this and will be all cans, and bottles and other various contain- 800,000 cars per year. I walked Heritage Park on Father’s over town. Who wants to help? I will be ers that may be on your property. Water Unfortunately, CFL bulbs contain Day and was amazed that no one at Ralph’s, the harbor, etc. Who at Parks in bird baths, ornamental pools, fl ower mercury and cannot be disposed of in thought about just moving the grand- and Recreation do we talk to? What was pots and children’s wading pools should your regular trash. In an effort to facilitate stand further down the slope. It could their thought process? I’d like to talk to be changed at least once a week. Even a the disposal of CFLs and encourage the be in front of the dog run thus doubling this person. few tablespoons of water are enough for practice of environmental responsibility, the audience space. It would be like the To submit a letter to the editor for possible breeding. If you are aware of a green pool the City of Dana Point provides collec- Hollywood Bowl. 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Special thanks to Alan Gibby/Zone57.com for providing all of the DHHS photos in this section. The Universal Truths of Graduation Top grad delivers commencement speech, urges students to leave mistakes in the past and focus on the future

BY DEVIN ROY VALENCIANO, DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR OF SCHOLARS

o I fi gured I could take two we all felt a little like the Catcher in the Rye at some point. possible approaches to CLASS OF 2011 BY THE NUMBERS But we beat those cursed hormones in the end. We passed this speech. I could try to 683 Graduates our classes and now here we sit—ready to graduate. be funny, crack a couple 86 Valedictorians (students with GPA of 4.0 or higher) Some of you may be heading college, others may be Rebecca Black jokes, maybe talk about 116 Academic Distinction Awards (students with GPAs going to work, others may enter the service, and still others Charlie Sheen’s tiger blood and wrap up ranging 3.5 to 3.99) may take some time off to plan their next move. It doesn’t with a couple cheesy lines to describe 30 percent (approximately) of the graduating class matter. One fact is still true about everyone sitting on this the hilarity that ensued during our four earned Valedictorian or Academic Distinction status fi eld; this is possibly the most pivotal moment of our lives, years at Dana. Or I could take a more serious approach 41 AP Scholars where we can leave our mistakes in the dust and take on and try my shot at being inspirational, using my few min- 25 AP Scholars with Honor the world with a fresh start. Any single person in this class utes to try to affect at least one student in this audience. 30 AP Scholars with Distinction can do any single thing they desire if they only stop in this I decided to stick mostly with latter, with hopefully a few 1 National AP Scholar moment—focus on their peers, their families and them- funny moments sprinkled in. 17 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students selves—and realize that if they commit themselves to hard Since I followed a mostly academic track during high 4 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists work, this moment can truly be anything. I believe this to school, it’s easy for me to write a speech that caters to 2 National Merit Scholarship Recipients be an absolute truth, while it may come easier to some those with experiences similar to mine. Instead, I want 6 South Coast League Varsity Athletics Titles than to others. But don’t let the world sit on you, and don’t to talk about the universal truths of this graduation—the 4 Sea View League Varsity Athletics Titles give yourself excuses not to take advantage of this golden facts that apply to all of us, no matter what color we’re opportunity. The world doesn’t run on GPAs, the world graduating in, how many clubs we ran, or what sports we wasn’t lame to want to act in musicals; suddenly enjoy- doesn’t care about National Honor Society, and the world is played. ing a class wasn’t the irreversible mark of a nerd and not dressed in white. Go, my fellow warriors, and conquer When we came to Dana, let’s face it—we were all suddenly we all got a glimpse of who we may become in wherever life leads you. snotty freshmen, still ridiculously insecure and unsure the future. And everyone, take a moment to look to your family and about our future position in this high school. But most of So we wrote the essays, read the books, did the thank them for putting up with a rotten teenager. us came to an amazing realization—high school was a outlines and took countless tests. We ran races, won Thank you Mom, Dad, Mike and Salil, for being there place where each student could fi nd their own niche, full matches and dominated the big games. We felt the most even when I didn’t want you to be. I love you all. And thank of other students with similar interests and suddenly we amazing highs and plummeted to the most amazing you, Dana Hills Class of 2011, for allowing me to speak to grew out of our awkward middle school shells. Suddenly it lows. We lost fi rst loves, we brewed in melodrama and you today. • 2011 Graduates DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Names of the 86 Valedictorians appear in bold type. Students earn the distinction of Valedictorian by earning a GPA of 4.0 or higher.

Cody Daniel Bernstein Joshua Anthony Ciolek Andrea Celeste Estay Chelsea Noelle Haefner Marwa Durabi Berouti Katherine Lynn Clark Adrienne Kendall Evans Mahshad Haji Ali Akbari Jacob Scott Berryhill Alexandra Arianna Cline Reza Evini Shannon Hall Ignacia M. Bezanilla Jonathan Max Coel Michael R. Fairbanks Kaitlin Jill Halloran Derek Ross Bill Brandon August Cole Kayla Carol Farfone Sean Jay Hamilton Lindsey Annika Bitowft Laura Marie Columbus Nicholas Ray Fauria Hailey Millicent Hammond Sandra Nicole Bitowft Sarah Elizabeth Colvin Michael Faust Bryce John Haney Steven Martin Block Steven M. Connell Ashlyn Rebecca Fay Jaclyn Lee Hannah Jessica Lindsey Abassi Christopher Bryan Bloom Felicia Marie Connors Andrew James Ferm Clayton Riley Harbin Kamron William Abedi Paul Curtis Bockstedt Nathan Allen Cook Kara Monique Ferrari Tyler Patrick Hardy Naseem Parnaz Abedzadeh Brandon Michael Boland Trevor Robert Cook Christine Nicole Ferry Kelsey Morgan Hargreaves Nolan Michael Adair Madison Marie Bolick Mae Rose Cooper Catherine Jane Fevery Daniel James Harp Andrew David Adams Bryan William Borenstein Sergio Noe Coria Spencer Margaret Fields James Joseph Harris Tyler Hawkesford Adams Taylor Miles Bowen Ismael Cortes Nicholas Gabriel Finch Chloe Bryn Elizabeth Harris-Gleason Tala Adnan Rachel Marie Boyle Paxton Taylor Cota Jaisen Allan Finona Devin Wesley Harrison Alyssa Renee Ahigian Desiree Jan Bramlette Alexa Laurenne Cotcamp Samuel Blake Fitzmaurice Brooke Nicole Hartman Celine Michelle Ahigian Michelle Autumn Brant David Covarrubias Juarez Don Robert Flora, Jr. Eleanor Lee Hawes Nick Patrick Ahrold Sloane Irene Braun Lauren Marie Craig Anna Cecilia Flores Alexander Henry Hefter Omar Hussein Akasheh Alexandra Eugenie Breault Cole Robert Crays Dustin Lael Floyd Alyssa Miranda Heldman Jair O. Alba Alex Jay Breithaupt Christopher Maurice Cretel Taylor Louise Floyd Brooke Ashlee Henderson Brian Connor Albert Carissa Ann Bricker Kelly Samantha Cronin Edward Paul Flynn Daniel Cameron Heredia Rachel Evan Albright Kathleen Rose Briggs Brittany Lee Crum Jennifer Marie Foca Taylor Marie Herges Maria Evelyn Alcala Ryan Lisa Brintle Toni Nicole Crumm Jaclyn Andrea Fogle Juana Yazmin Hernandez Emily Margaret Aldama Alfredo Brito Natalie Charmayne Cullom Briana Renee Foster Victor Hernandez Victor Manuel Aldana Matthew Ryan Brouwer Katherine Damiano Makena Marie Fox Armando Hernandez Santillan Jake Preston Allen Michael Anthony Brown Vivian T. Dang Jennifer Anne Frahm Cristian Alexandar Hernando Kayle Andalis Almacen Michael Danforth Brown Peter Andrew Danskin Layne Mieko Francis Conner Edward Herrmann David Alonso Nathan Masao Browne Blair Philip Darr Brandon Michael Frank Mackenzie Erin Hewitt Eman Bassam Al-Smadi Hannah Leigh Brozek Ian Daniel Davis Tara Judith Franz Claire Mari Hirashiki Nicholas George Altuzarra Annie Elise Bubinski Jana L. Dawson Ruth Michele Frey Trevor Scott Hogshead Alaina Anne Alvarez Maxwell Sinclair Buckler Sarah Chamberlin Dean Sasha Emily Friedkin Brooke Taylor Holland Anthony George Alvarez Jason Patrick Buhler Nicholas J. DeAngelo Evan Conner Frykman Edwin Tyler Horton Jonathan Christian Amato Nicole Danielle Bullard Adam George DeBrosse Talia Marie Fuentes Darya Hosseini Esfehsalari Alexandria Lynn Anderson Matthew Cooper Burchill Bryce Nicole Dehring Alexander Quinten Gagnet Nastaran Natalie Hosseinipour Andre George Andraos Richard Jackson Bushnell Maritza DeLaCruz Collin Joseph Gallagher Storm William Howe Axel J. Anez Gabrielle Renee Cabral Trevor Jensen Dell Jacklyn Leigh Galloway Morgan Mary Howit Alex Dustin Angelakis Alvaro Cabrera Kayla Ashley Delucia Vanessa Nicole Gamboa Eric Tzong-Lin Hsieh Matthew Douglas Angioli Tanya Calderon Tanner Skiles Denso Daisy Garcia Wendy Hu Connor Buck Angle Vanessa Calderon Austin Robert DeVone Jessica Marie Garcia Stephen Michael Hudgins Shannon Marie Anter Alina Marie Calva Kathlyn Margaret DiBene Zachary Thomas Gavin Grace Kathryn Huiberts Taylor Jordan Arizobal Veronica Camarillo Kaylyn Michelle Dickmann Ashton Paige Gebele Jennifer Jaclyn Hurst Marina Frances Arruda John Roger Campbell Maria Magdalana Dietz Emmie Lauren Gelat Amanda Raye Hustrulid Blake Philip Ashby Nicholas Taylor Campbell Angelina LaRue DiFrancesco Ryan David Germain Catherine Wonjoo Hwang Shellsy Laine Ashen Skyler Ryan Campbell Andrea Caroline Dill Yasmine Paulina Ghanem Lyndsey Marie Hyde Andrew James Atkins Ricardo Campuzano Kyle Matthew Dillahunty Jenna Marie Giammalva Connor Kai Ito Sohrob Azarnia Alexa Nikolasa Felipe Cancio Jasmine Montana Dillon Sean Anthony Gilloon Matthew C. Jaeger Melissa Louise Bade Kyra Alexandra Caputo Brendan Salvo Dilloughery Ryan Gregory Gillum Yuriy Gochayevich Jananashvili Brianna Nicole Baetz Madison Nicole Carlyle Phillip Tomas Doyle Manon Angelique Glennon Garret Alan Montoya Jancich Devon Rochelle Baggs Hannah Beth Carman Hansel Jovanni Duarte Brent Christopher Godlewski Daniel Robert Jaques Megan Eileen Bailey Bryant Bradford Carroll Salil Hari Dudani Mikaela Francine Goetz Jordyn Chanel Jauregui Dillon William Bain Nicholas Harold Carter Clayton John Dunlap Sara Lauren Gold Nickan Javanshiri Bronte Nicole Baker Kevin Casimiro Chancellor Marc Dunne Emily Gordee Conner Matthew Jeffrey Elisabeth Claire Balmer Cheyenne Dale Catli Garrett Michael Dyer John Howard Goss Celia Georgia Jenkins Talia Karyn Banarie Jacie Lianne Cecil Lauren Ashley Earl Dylan J. Gourd Darrian Ashaun Jenkins Jordan Patterson Bandy Courtney Eunae Chang Shireen Ebrahim Hannah Elyse Goveia Jessica Jeronimo William Barclay Theresa Elizabeth Chappell Sean Luke Edkins Laura A. Grant Ramzi Darwish Jneid Erin M. Barry Amber Sequouia Charton Blakely Marie Ehlers Quin Taka Greenberg Michelle Joeuson Jack Francis Barry Alec Martin Chasman Curtis Scott Ehlow Gage Eric Greenspan Bradley James Johnson Jeremy Michael Bass Katherine Margaret Chastain Jeremy Thomas Ellis Carys K. Greer Brody Michael Johnson Brenden Lee Beckley Juan Jose Chavez Madison Marie Elsner Tasha Cara Griffi ths Kailyn Mariko Johnson Mathias Maitland Bedolfe Morgan Nicole Chelf Shane Thomas Engelerdt Dillon Anthony Grimsley Lauren E. Johnson Ashlyn Irene Beierle Marian Terri Chen Stephanie Enriquez Gage Neil Gross Stephanie Marie Johnson Brooke Danielle BenBen Stephanie Man Jan Cheng Ternel Justin Enriquez Kevin Randal Guck Megan Leigh Jones Jana Marie Benjoya Morgan Nicole Chiate Daniel Robert Erickson April Vanee Guerra Tayler Jolynn Jones Joseph Grant Benjoya Matthew Chilton Tannaz Ashley Eskandari Jose Uriel Guerrero Shaina Rae Julian Laura Danielle Beresford Brian Choi Nicolas Espinoza Tyler Christopher Guerrero Connor Edward Kaddatz Dylan Scot Bernier Jenna Rose Chudzicki Wendy Espinoza Scott Andrew Haas Nicole Katharine Kaemerle (cont.)

Joseph Alexander Manger Francesca Maria O’Connor Jonathan Phillip Rothenberg Ronald Michael-Adam Taitz Cebrina Rae-Lynn Mansfi eld Andrew Allen Oh Katherine Jean Rudzki Layla Tamaddon Scott Benjamin Marcom Makenzie Ohmer Katie Marie Rueda Nathan Ikaika Tan Peter Louis Maris Brenda Yesenia Olague Micaela Ann Ruppert-Majer Aaron Wesley Taylor Kristopher Raymond Joshua Joseph Oller Ali Mackenzie Russell Mikhaila Rae Taylor Marlowe Nathaniel Joseph Olsen Cole Alexzander Ryan Benjamin James Tearle Lynette Noemy Marquina- Maryanne N. Olson William Saenz Madison Leigh Techmanski Vazquez Joshua Timothy Oltman Brian Michael Sakansky Trevor Nathan Tejera Jessica Florence Martin Lance Eldon Orgill Tania Lizbeth Salazar Cabrera Jason Joseph Temple Elizabeth Martinez Sam Haas Orozco Marco Antonio Sanchez John Elijah Craige Terrack Ernesto Martinez Gunnar Mardon Orsland Burns Viridiana B. Sanchez Alexander Gage Thompson Andrew Thomas Masline Monserrat Ortiz Lauren Sangster Christopher Matthew Trenton Cooksey Mason Kelsi Grace Ott Joshua Jordan Schoenloh Thompson Justin Solomon Massey McKenzie Lynn Owen Dylan James Schumacher Cori Lee Thomson Samuel Walker Matthews Victoria Elizabeth Packer Spencer Davis Scobie-Gilpin Jordan Patrick Toavs Daniel Connor McAndrews Jamie Louise Florence Pannozzo Gina Denise Scott Rachel Noelle Trujillo Trevor Robert McCloud Fernanda Daniela Paredes Trevor Joseph Scott Brandon Christopher Geoffrey Merrill Kaufman Devon Michelle McCormack Delgado Ashley Elizabeth Seefried Truman Elizabeth Morgan Kaufmann Kelly Heid McCormick Sarah Michael Patrick Bryan Paul Seefried Gregory Spencer Tuley Christian Cole Kearney Anna Faye McCowan Hannah Aiu Patterson Adrian Segundo Jessica Sakura Uchi Nicholas Robert Keeney Scott Henry McGinley Michael Gerald Paul Collin Weston Sellers Cortney Kay Udall Conner Evan Kelly Kyle M. McKnelly Benjamin Arlen Payne Jesse R. Selstad Kaylee Lynn Uddberg Jessell Elizabeth Kelly Mia Faith McKown Michael Mac Donald Pearson Ian Michael Selzer Nikki Brooke Usui Julia Christine Kenworthy Colleen Emily McNaught Paul Cassou Peleti Tatyanna Bedya Senel Omar Valencia Natasha Khounani Raquel Elyse McNeff Imelda Janet Pena Ortiz Nicholas John Senzig Devin Roy Valenciano Sarah Ann Kiddoo Shannon Dorothy McNulty Alan Samuel Peralta Hernandez Misha Sesar John T. VanHofwegen Kenneth Edgar Kirkpatrick Allison R. McPherson Zachary Edward Perea Dilan Dipak Shah Claudia E. Varney Taylor Ross Klee Taylor Brandt McReynolds Jarett Joseph Perez Mia Karina Sharron Yacciry Cuate Vasquez Tanner Paul Klemm Cody Robert Meddaugh Jessica Perez Quincie Lynne Shaw Brandon James Vause Moorea Kai Knights Sachin Medhekar Sebastian Antonio Perez Lauren Elizabeth Shiebler Austin David Vegh Victoria Nicole Kobata Brenden Oliver Meek Allegra Rowan Perry Tyler Chikara Shirozono Katelyn Vermeulen Nicolas Kushino Kouatli Adrianna Lucia Mendoza Mikailin Rae Perry Shahriar Shojaei Johnathon James Veta Marissa Elizabeth Kouracos Angelica Gloria Mendoza Taylor Alexander Perue Kristen Emily Shutt Tyler Louis Vogado-Hartung Alec Christian Kratzer Guadalupe Mendoza Cassandra Pestana Miguel Angel Silva Thomas Dean Vont Kaitlin James Kronquist James Robert Mendoza Larson Robert Pfeil Rachel Shanna Simmons Brandon Scott Waddell Ryan Hwa Kung Laura Mendoza Rebecca Eugenia Phillips Morgan Paige Simmsgeiger Ryan Larry Walker Allison Anne Kutcher Daniel Merino Cruz Kevin F. Pichinte Nicholas G. Sirianni Jeffrey R. Wall Brian Kwak Karen Atef Mikhael Jeffrey Pina Michelle Lorraine Ocampo Sison Allyson Marie Ward Caitlin Elizabeth Lacy Kassie Marie Miller Emily Jean Pollard Danielle Lauren Slade Matthew David Ward Alexis Kirren Laidlaw Katie Noel Miller Trevor Vaughn Powers Shannon Elizabeth Sleeth Mallory Sierra Warr Samuel Ryan Landeros Jenna Christine Mish Adelle Marie Price Brendon James Sleven Kaitlyn Kusic Waterbury Ashley Marie Landry Danielle Nicole Mitrak Liam Terrence Quigley Alex Ryan Sloan Daniel Joseph Wayner Mikayla Nicole Lang Jennifer Michelle Modes Colin Samuel Radcliffe Benjamin Arthur Smith Sondra Marie Weisberg Haley Paige Lange Rishi Pankaj Mody Cortney Jane Radusovsky Collin Russell Smith William Devin Wells Emily Michelle Langill Jamie Taylor Mondello Kareem Rafi Rajput Dylan Smith Emma Kate Werderman Luke Langohr Hanna Sofi a Montazami Carlos Ismael Ramirez Jenna Elizabeth Smith Haley Margaret Werk Ryan William Largey Madison Paige Montgomery Deanna Del Rosario Ramirez Jessica Ann Smith Kelsey McKenna Werner Jordyn Ann Larkins Keith August Montross Fredi Ramirez Joanna Mary Smith Alexandra Renee Weyer Lise Ann Latronica Jessica Lyn Mooney Vanessa Ramirez Keaton Harold Smith Elizabeth Marie Weyer Christopher Joseph Laurel Carver Austin Moore Jairo Ramos Karen Solano Kelly Kathleen Whelan Darci Jae Lawrence Jared Richard Moore Cristoffer Ramos Prado Jose Daniel Solis Kassandra Alane White Allison Michelle Leader Carlos G. Morales Chancellor Joseph Ray Mary Angelica Solis Joshua Stephen Wilkins Jacquelyn Michelle Leos Phillip Moreno Nicholas Thomas Redding Corey Michael Solomon Kelly Diane Wilson Louis Jhovanni Lepe Hayden Richter Morris Christopher Paul Reed Nicolette Soto Martinez Mark Alan Wilson Zachary Leuthaus Joshua Toby Morrison Alan James Reeve Theodore J. Soulopulos Ryan George Wilson Kevin Michael Lew Carissa Leani Mossman Hector Giovanie Renteria Molly Spear Blake Robert Wiltse Annie Li Noe Munguia Casey Thomas Rhatigan Stephanie Jean Ann Sponagle Rebecca Winkle Joshua John Lichtner Brian Ulias Munguia Barcenas Shelby Mary Rhodes Dakota Willet Staggs Olivia Chase Winokur Jeremy Lin Edgar Gutierrez Muniz Zane Lucas Dixon Rice Nicholas James Stavert Cole Patrick Winterbottom Chandler West Lindner Kenneth Bert Murphy, Jr. Jeremy Sebastian Richard Shelby Lee Steinfeld Alexander James Wold Christopher Gerald Linn Patrick Riley Murphy Ethan Richtsmeier Kyle Steven Stilwell Carolyn Patricia Wood Ellen Valerie Lomonico Jonathan K. Nagano Brett Robert Riedlinger Bryan Charles Stiver Toni Ann Wood Mitchell David Longerbone Julian Phillip R. Narciso Emma Jane Rinchik Michael Stoeffl er Meghan Jane Woodhouse Carlos Antonio Lopez Nicholas Arthur Nardulli Kimberly Nicole Roberts Alexander Paul Stolinski Avery Thomas Woodhouse Krysania Ariel Lopez Christina Teresa Navarro Alexandria Jasmine Robinson Natalie Michele Streeter Ross Kaila Losee Rabecca Ilene Navarro Cayleigh Lorynn Robinson Brandon Strickland Kevin Anthony Wyman Krystal Losee Sahand Nayebaziz Miranda Lys Robinson Craig Tyler Stuart Merrick James Wyman Chad Brendan Love Amanda Melanie Neesan Armando Alexander Rodriguez Breann Jordan Studebaker Zachary Jacob Ybarra Sydney Malia Lovejoy Gabriella Patricia Nichols Oscar Murillo Rodriguez Danielle Styles Joshua David Young Connor Michael Lowder William Dylan Nicklin Sofi a Alicia Rodriguez Michelle Styrpejko Edith Jia-Jiun Yuan Christian Alexander Lucero Lorena Nieto Kerry Shaelyn Rodriguez Schultz Tyler Wayne Sudman Gina Catalina Zatica Ashley Lukes Morgan Marie Nieto Bradley Yuzuki Rogers Grant Alexander Sutton Alexander Zavala Derrick Michael Luque Kristi Kimiko Nishihira David Alan Rohrer Rachel Lynn Swirczek John Manuel Zavala Trevor Cody Lynn Haley Andrea Nordbak Nayeli Rosales Andrew Mitchel Sy Mayra Alejandra Zepeda Lauren Adele Madeo Alexandra Megan Obaya Jacob Daniel Rosen Ryan Joseph Tachibana Ariana Ziae-Mohseni Brennan Tierney Mancebo Blake Harrison Ochse Tyler David Ross Dahlia Taheri Lea Zimmermann

Award Winners Graduates of the Dana Hills High class of 2011 earned accolades too numerous to list on these pages. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to see the full list of awards as published in the commencement program.

NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS CAPISTRANO UNIFIED COUNCIL OF PROGRAM FINALISTS Scholastic Excellence Award: Stephanie PTSA SCHOLARSHIP Nicholas Altuzarra, Cassandra Pestana Cheng, Devin Valenciano; Distinguished Elizabeth Kaufmann, Emma Rinchik, Athlete Award: Joanna Smith, Eric Kaitlin Waterbury SENIOR CLASS LEADERSHIP Hsieh; Semper Fidelis Award for Musi- President: Mia McKown; Secretary/ cal Excellence: Tasha Griffi ths, Danny CAPISTRANO UNIFIED EDUCATION Treasurer: Richard Bushnell Wayner ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Rachel Boyle, Hannah Carman, Kaitlin ASU LEADERSHIP AWARDS DANA POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Dickmann, Danielle Slade Jeremy Lin, ASU President; Mia McK- SCHOLARSHIP own, Senior Class President; Alex Sloan, Alexandria Anderson, Ellen Lomonico MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Senior Director of Communications; CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COMMENDED STUDENTS Kailyn Johnson, Senior Co-Director of SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT Jana Benjoya, Tanya Calderone Alexandria Anderson, Jeremy Bass, Activities; Michael Stoeffl er, Senior Co- SCHOLARSHIP Stephanie Cheng, Bryce Dehring, Ange- Director of Activities; Richard Bushnell, Desiree Bramlette, Ellen Lomonico, DHHS SCHOLAR-ATHLETE lina Difrancesco, Salil Dudani, Samuel Senior Class Secretary/Treasurer; Dilan Raquel McNeff, Molly Spear Allyson Ward, Trevor Scott Fitzmaurice, Sara Gold, Claire Hirashiki, Shah, ICC President; Austin DeVone, Eric Hsieh, Sarah Kiddoo, Annie Li, Ellen Commissioner of Athletics; Christine DANA POINT CHAMBER OF DHHS WALL OF FAME Lomonico, Sachin Medhekar, Danielle Ferry, Commissioner of Pep; Connor COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP Alaina Alvarez, Jonathan Amato, Laura Mitrak, Rishi Mody, Andrew Sy Angle, Intramurals Commissioner Business Scholarship: Larson Pfeil; Com- Beresford, Paxton Cota, Kevin Guck, Kelly munity Service: Garret Jancich; Athletic: McCormick, Colleen McNaught, Larson NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD Jonathan Amato; Athletic: Allyson Ward Pfeil PROGRAM FINALISTS Jeremy Lin Alexandria Anderson, Stephanie Cheng, PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS DANA HILLS SCHOLARSHIP OF Salil Dudani, Sachin Medhekar UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Connor Angle, Kathleen Briggs, Andrea ACHIEVEMENT APPOINTMENT Dill, Shaina Julian, Darci Lawrence, Sergio Coria, Anna Flores NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Samuel Fitzmaurice Emma Rinchik, Dilan Shah, Kaitlyn RECIPIENTS Waterbury, Olivia Winokur, Meghan Stephanie Cheng, Sachin Medhekar Woodhouse Dana Point Grads FROM AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS

JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Sean Conway Ryan Male Georgie Courtney Jessica McFadden Joseph Hughes Kaitlyn Neighbours Courtney Johnson Andie Reed Tyler Krause Victoria Salazar-Hudgins Mark Luburic

ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Arya Amirhekmat William McCarthy Chloe Hoff G. Jared Schoeffel Shannon Kelly Erin Thomas Members of the JSerra Catholic High School 2011 graduating class. Courtesy photo

GETTING Go.See.Do Historical Society BBQ at Doheny OUT Looking for a family-friendly mid-week outing? How does dinner al fresco at the beach sound? The public is invited to join in a food and fun YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER celebration of the leaders of the future at the Dana Point Historical Society annual BBQ at Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive on Wednesday, June 29. The event will be held at picnic area ‘A.’ The event will honor the Historical Society’s class of 2011 $1,000 scholarship recipi- ents, Alexandria Anderson and Ellen Lomonico—both Dana Hills High School grads. This is an important event for the Historical Society, said President Carlos N. Olvera. “We do it because we are the largest nonprofit in Dana Point that is active in the community—for the community,” he said. “Also, our students are our future members who will continue to preserve DP and display the history of Dana Point.” The event begins at 6 p.m. and DanaSan Point Clemente dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The menu includes tri tip steak, chili, coleslaw, salad and all accompaniments. Beverages will include soft drinks, beer and wine. Tickets are $25 and available at the door. Please call 949.248.8121 to RSVP. Money raised at this event will go toward funding next year’s scholarship program. —Krysta Worthen

2nd Annual Dana Summer Concerts in saturday Point Lobster Fest sunday the Park 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Monarch Beach The city of Dana Point presents The List 25 Sunrise Rotary Club’s Lobster 26 its annual free concert series at Fest with an all-you-can-eat Heritage Park. Tonight is Bella A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and buffet benefiting local charities Donna, a Tribute to Stevie Nicks around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak at Doheny State Beach. $75. 25300 Dana Point Harbor & Fleetwood Mac. 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point, Drive, Dana Point, www.danapointlobsterfest.org. 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. Britney Spears 7:30 p.m. friday The hit star performs at the Wine Tasting 1 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine Gone Fishin’ (in Southern California) Honda Center with special guests hosts wine tastings every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Exhibition 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica holds a fam- Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy featuring their hand-selected wines paired with cheese. ily-friendly special event to debut its new exhibit featuring 24 Boys and Nervo. Tickets start at Cost $15-$18. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, fishing memorabilia and artifacts. Event features special $30.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com. guests, music, activities and much more. Admission $5. 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com. Exhibit on display until August 14. 415 Avenida Granada, Music Under the Stars Summer Concert San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. Common Sense 8 p.m. Reggae concert at The Coach Series 6:30 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano kicks House, also featuring John Sotter, Worm and the Night off its annual concert series with a performance by The Ashun 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. Crawlers, Motavation. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Derek Bordeaux Group (Motown, Soul and R&B). Tick- 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, SJC, 949.496.6500, Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. ets start at $28. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, www.windandsearestaurants.com. 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. AustraliaN Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Midnight Ride 2:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. Clemente Wine Company welcomes Tik Tok Winery. $15 Dana Point Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, for seven wines with snacks. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at La www.swallowsinn.com. Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern. Kids’ Fishing 12 p.m. Free fishing clinic on the dock Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 8 p.m. The Chris Cram 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 followed by a half-day fishing trip for kids hosted by Dana city of Dana Point presents a free showing of Despicable Me Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.win- Wharf every Sunday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, at Lantern Bay Park. 25111 Park Lantern Road, dandsearestaurants.com. 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. Flock of 80’s 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Popular ’80s cover Corey Leal 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. Dana Point Concours band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, d’ Elegance 12 p.m.-8 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. www.beachfire.com. p.m. Weekend-long annual celebration of automotive Live Music Cruise 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s Marine Wildlife Cruise 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Cruise elegance with private car col- Saturday music cruise. Bar onboard. $19. 34675 Golden with the Ocean Institute. $22-$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor lections on display, art, auc- Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. tions and more at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. $30. Weekend hours extended. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Great American Backyard Campout Join OC Point, 800.839.7520, www.danapointconcours.org. Parks, REI and thousands of campers for a family event at WaterWorks: Soak Up Caspers Wilderness Park. Reserve online. $5 per vehicle. monday the Science 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Derek Bordeaux 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Salt 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2207, Exhibition on the world of water Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, www.orangecountyparks.reserveamerica.com. at the Discovery Science Cen- 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. 27 ter. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. Country Western Classics 8 p.m. Live country Open daily. 2500 N. Main Street, Entropy 9 p.m. Live music and Aloha Friday at Beach- music at Agostino’s. $15. 34700 Coast Hwy., Capistrano Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org. Fire; dress “island style” for specials. 204 Avenida Del Mar, Beach, 949.661.8266, www.agostinosbythesea.com. (Cont. on page 23) San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. Funniest Housewives Of Orange County THIS WEEK’S WEATHER 6.26 Mostly Cloudy H: 74° L: 61° Kimo West Slack Key Concert 8 p.m.-10 p.m. 8 p.m. Comedy show and male dancers at The Coach 6.23 Partly Cloudy H: 75° L: 61° 6.27 Partly Cloudy H: 75° L: 61° Concert at Hulaville. Tickets $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, House. $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capist- 6.24 Mostly Cloudy H: 73° L: 59° 6.28 Sunny H: 75° L: 63° San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. rano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. 6.25 Mostly Cloudy H: 71° L: 59° 6.29 Sunny H: 73° L: 62°

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 21) By Cory Saul Tequila Tasting Dinner 6 p.m. Salt Creek Grille DP Times Restaurant Spotlight presents a special three-course dinner with paired drinks. Cost $25 each. Call for reservations. 32802 Pacific Coast Barth’s Hwy., Dana Point, 949-661-7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. 27221 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.388.4978, www.mybarths.com Comedy Show 9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs at Hennessey’s every Monday night. Free. 34111 La Plaza, Best known for: Scratch-made continental cuisine Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. Most Popular item: Original schnitzel

Jamie Arroyo Soccer Academy 9 a.m.-12 p.m. When Rene and Sonja Barth decided to move their family from Germany Award-winning summer break soccer camp runs today to America, they knew they would have to open an eatery. “We owned a through June 29 for ages 6-15 at Liberty Park in San Clem- restaurant there, too,” said Rene Barth. “Much bigger, many more employ- ente. Cost $100. 949.291.2678, www.jasocceracademy.com. ees. But we wanted to make something smaller and more like home.” The criteria behind Barth’s were simple. First, everything needed to be fresh Crispy schnitzel sandwich. Courtesy photo Sunshine Art Camp San Clemente Art Supply hosts to account for Sonja Barth’s allergy to preservatives. From soup stock art camps for kids ages 5-8 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and ages 9-12 to sauerkraut to sausage, the Barths decided homemade dishes were their top priority. The new restaurant would also (2 p.m.-5 p.m.). 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, have a menu that paid homage to their heritage. “We want to make the food that our mothers and grandmothers taught 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com. us to make,” said Sonja Barth. The restaurant has been open less than two weeks, but the husband and wife team have already had return customers. “We have a lot of fun with them,” said Rene Barth, who can frequently be found truant from his kitchen station, socializing with and amusing his customers. If friendly service and quality food weren’t enough, Cheryl Silverstein Barth’s boasts economical prices and an extensive offering of the family’s favorite German beers. tuesday 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live vocalist at Price Range: $1-$17 Payment: Cash, credit Reservations: Not needed Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m., closed Sunday 28 Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www. renaissance-danapoint.com. Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Getting Out” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips. 34675 Golden Lantern, Rihanna With Special Guests 7:30 p.m. Dana Point Historical Society Annual BBQ Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. The hit star performs at the Honda Center with special 6 p.m. The DPHS presents its annual barbecue at Doheny guests Cee Lo Green and J. Cole. Tickets start at $23.75. State Park featuring lots of food, socializing, a scholarship Benny / Flamenco Guitar 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, award ceremony and much more festivities. Cost $20-$25. music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, www.hondacenter.com. 949.248.8121, www.danapoint.org. 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. Karaoke 7:30 p.m. Wind & Sea Restaurant. Lions in Iron 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Lounge/blues band at 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, The History of www.windandsearestaurants.com. www.renaissance-danapoint.com. wednesday Sport Fishing and the Catalina Is- Summer Series: Cheese & Wine Pairing Andrew Corradini 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at 29 land Tuna Club Class 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 7 p.m. Special guests Mike hosts an event featuring Starr Cornwall, cheesemonger, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. Farrior and Bob DeNault and Eric Reichenbach, wine sommelier, to explore the at Casa Romantica in conjunction with the new “Gone Fish- wines and cheeses of California. $35 for five wines, chees- 90 Minute Sunset in’” exhibit. General admission $7. 415 Avenida Granada, es and materials. Reservations required. 212 1/2 Avenida Harbor Cruise & San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org. Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. thursday Beyond 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ON STAGE 30 New cruise offered by Dana Wharf. Adults $25, Art Alexakis of Everclear Brings kids (3-12) $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, Acoustic Set to The Coach House www.danawharf.com.

or Art Alexakis, charismatic frontman and provides much more interaction with the Heartless 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Local band playing and driving force behind the multi-plati- audience than when I play with Everclear. Un- everything at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, F num powerhouse Everclear, there’s truly like most performers, I look forward to being 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. no debate about evolution. If you’re not grow- heckled … I will enthusiastically heckle back. ing and changing and getting creative with What has influenced your evolving musi- Dementia Lecture 8 a.m.-10 a.m. The public is invit- your classic songs over time, he says, “then cal style over the years? Did your daughters ed to a free informative lecture at the San Clemente Villas you’re not a band, you’ve become a jukebox.” play a significant role as many kids do with titled “Validating the Older Person With Dementia.” RSVP. And every so often, to remind oneself that their musician parents? I think living life has 660 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.289.1534, making music is still the invigorating joy it’s been the main thing to influence me in my www.SanClementeVillas.com. always been, it’s a great idea to take a look writing ... and both of my daughters are a part back at the music writer’s classic songs, as of that for sure ... I think learning and growing Brandon Wildish 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music at Salt Alexakis does on Everclear’s 429 Records and learning how to express my experiences Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, debut, In A Different Light. as well as constantly trying to improve my 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. We caught up with Alexakis on his craft as a songwriter has helped me. thoughts about the upcoming show. What’s next with regards to Everclear? We The Memphis Kings 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. What was the impetus for an acoustic set? How does that are working on a brand new Everclear album, and we hope 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, fit in with the Coach House as a venue? In the past, I’ve al- to have it out by fall. www.ivalees.com. ways performed solo acoustic sets at the beginning of a new Tickets will be going fast so make sure you call the Coach album cycle to showcase the new material I was recording at House and get yours soon. Art Alexakis performs The Coach *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” the time, but in the past few years I’ve been performing solo House in San Juan Capistrano. The Show is Saturday, July 2, and at www.danapointtimes.com. acoustic concerts all around the country because it stretches tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. DP Have an event? me as an artist. It’s just me and my guitar. It’s also a lot of fun —A.J. Bardzilowski Send your listing to [email protected]

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ON LIFE AND4 LOVE AFTER 50: By Tom Blake A 2011 Look at Internet Dating for Seniors new dating website Boomer believes that old age doesn’t begin specifi cally for sin- until age 72, according to a 2009 Pew Re- A gles over 50 is now search survey, not age 65.” Hooray for that. active. Before describing While Internet dating has its risks, it also it, let me mention these has its rewards. It provides an easy way for cardinal rules of Internet singles to test the waters and to not have dating: to wait for a telephone call to interact with • Never lend or send potential mates. Women can be assertive. ON LIFE AND money to anyone you’ve Plus, singles can talk with more than one LOVE AFTER 50 never met. potential mate in a matter of minutes. They By Tom Blake • Trust your instincts. can’t do that when they’re out on a date If someone seems too good to be true, with one person. that’s exactly the case. The OurTime website link: www.Our- • You cannot fall in love with a person Time.com. you’ve never met. Email me at [email protected] to These rules apply to all Internet dating share your experience with this new dating sites, including the one I am writing about website. today, which is called OurTime.com. It’s not an entirely new site. The company’s READER COMMENT: Susan, “I am a Dana press release states: Point resident for 20 plus years, and I look “OurTime.com was created by combin- forward to reading your “Life and Love after ing the membership of SeniorPeopleMeet. 50” articles. (I will be 50 in two weeks.) com and SeniorsMeet.com. With more Having spent the last fi ve years on Match, than one million active members, OurTime. Eharmony, Chemistry.com and even Plenty com is now the largest online community of Fish, and having been on over 40 fi rst catering to singles over 50.” dates, I met someone special eight months OurTime.com is owned by the same ago. (I’m still in shock.) company that owns Match.com. “I read your story about romance scams I interviewed Dr. Terri Orbuch, Our- and don’t understand why people on these Time’s dating and relationship expert. I dating sites entertain the idea of starting was impressed with her dating knowledge a relationship with someone not within a and her reassurances about the site’s reasonable driving distance. It just spells safety. Internet dating is a double-edged unable to move, it’s hard to have much of trouble for so many reasons. Of course, not Dr. Orbuch said, “OurTimes’s highest sword. Singles dramatically increase a relationship, particularly if they’d like to giving money is a no-brainer, but when you priority is member safety. We have safety their chances of meeting a mate because be together regularly.” meet someone in person, it’s harder to hide experts constantly patrolling the site. these sites have members throughout the Dr. Orbuch also stressed that singles your intentions.” Internet dating is no safer or less safe than world. should carefully review the safety tips Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner meeting strangers in other ways.” But, meeting someone who lives far and dating guidelines on the OurTime. and San Clemente resident who has authored Do her words guarantee singles won’t away often results in a long-distance re- com website before beginning the search books on middle-aged dating. To comment on encounter scammers on OurTime.com? lationship. These relationships can work for a mate. I checked those pages and his column, email him at tompblake@gmail. Of course not. This week, a woman named out, but there are many added challenges agree with her. com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAf- Judie emailed me about a 73-year-old friend to them. According to the OurTime press ter50.com DP of hers who met a man on the former Se- Dr. Orbuch said, “Before getting release, approximately 65 percent of their niorpeoplemeet.com who claimed to be an involved in a long-distance relationship, users have been divorced and 25 percent PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those American working in Malaysia. His story each person must communicate his or widowed. of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate, however, their didn’t add up. Eventually, he asked the her expectations about who would move And now for the best news for seniors, willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to woman for money. and who wouldn’t. If neither is willing or the press release also stated: “The typical be sent to [email protected].

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS 5 Best Bets CLASSES & CAMPS BASEBALL HIKING TRIATHLON BASEBALL Stories, scores, schedules & more City Summer Camps Angels vs. Dodgers Outdoor Adventure 25th Annual Nationals vs. Angels Locations vary Dodger Stadium Fitness Club Tinman Triathlon Angel Stadium Register online June 24, 7:10 p.m. Mount Baldy Cal State San June 27, 7:05 p.m. June 25, TBA Bernardino The City of Dana Point There’s a freeway series June 26, 7 a.m. After wrapping up a slew is currently taking just ahead as the Angels Advanced hikers are of games on the road, the registrations for a range hit the road to take on encouraged to scale the The 2011 Tinman Triath- Angles head home in time of summer camps to keep the Dodgers in the first of summit of Mount Baldy. lon features a both a 5K to host Washington in the you active in the months a three-game series. The cost for non-mem- and Kid’s Triathlon at the first of a three-game series. ahead. Info: www.losangeles.dodg- bers is $25. beautiful campus of Cal Info: www.losangeles.angels. ers.mlb.com Info: 949.248.3538, www. Info: 949.366.1010 State San Bernardino mlb.com danapoint.org University. DP Info: www.raceplace.com 5Dana Point Join the Blue Crew Dana Hills High School coaching staff hosts summer baseball camp

Players ages 14 and under are invited to brush up on their baseball skills at the Blue Crew Summer Youth Baseball Camp. The camp is run by the coaching staff of the Dana Hills High School varsity baseball team, pictured here. Courtesy photo By David Zimmerle Dana Point Times

apistrano Community Education will hold its Blue Crew Youth Baseball Camp this summer at Dana (L to R) Former varsity head coach Taryn Commins (current head coach for San Juan Hills High School), Allyson Ward, Haley Nordbak, Katherine C Chastain, Kristi Nishihira, Olivia Winokur, Molly Spear and Laura Johnson celebrate receiving the CIF Academic Award during a ceremony at Angel Hills High School. Players can look forward to Stadium of Anaheim recently. Not pictured is Tori Nishihira. Courtesy photo improving their baseball skills while being instructed and evaluated by the Dana Hills High School baseball coaching As academic champions for large schools over 1501 staff, led by head coach Tom Faris. students the Lady Dolphins beat out North Torrance Those who opt to participate will also receive a camp T- MVPs with GPAs High School who finished second with a team average of shirt along with personalized instruction to further develop Lady Dolphins earn CIF Academic Award 3.627 and Foothill High School who finished third with fundamental baseball skills. The camp includes learning new a 3.620. Mesa Grande Academy from Calimesa finished drills, challenges and true baseball etiquette. It is asked that By David Zimmerle and Greg Spear first in the small school category with 1500 students or those who sign up for camp bring their baseball gear and Dana Point Times less with a 3.901 GPA team average. baseball clothes including a glove, hat, bat, helmet and water. “To win a CIF Academic Award is a huge accomplish- Session 1 is slated for players ages 10-14 years old and will ment for a program and a school,” Dana Hills co-athletic run from July 11-15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Session 2 is also hough the dust settled early on their post-season director Matt Reid said. “There are 581 schools in the for players ages 10-14 years old and will run from July 18-22 T efforts, the Dana Hills High School’s varsity girls’ Southern Section of CIF, so to win this award says a lot from 9 a.m. to noon. And Session 3 is strictly for players basketball team topped off their season as big win- about our girls. As a team, they also came in second ages 6-10 years old and will run from July 25-29 from 9 a.m. ners in an entirely different category. place for the award last year, which is also a big accom- to noon. Participants should be dropped off at the baseball The team was honored by the California Interscho- plishment.” diamond at Dana Hills High at 8 a.m. on the dates provided. lastic Federation (CIF) with the coveted CIF Academic All six of the team’s graduating seniors are off to play The total cost of the camp is $200 per session with $100 Award during a pre-game ceremony at Angel Stadium of for various universities. Allyson Ward is headed to Uni- going to the Blue Crew Baseball Camp, and the other $100 Anaheim at the Angels vs. Chicago White Sox game on versity of San Diego, Haley Nordbak to Somona State, going directly to the Capistrano Unified School District. May 9. Katherine Chastain to University of California, Irvine, For more information or to download a camp registration Cumulatively, the team finished with a 3.775 grade Kristi Nishihira to San Diego State, Olivia Winokur to form, log on to www.danahillsbaseball.com. For questions, point average–the highest of any girl’s varsity basketball Cornell University in New York and Molly Spear to San contact Coach Tom Faris by phone at 949.510.7381 or send team in the Southern Section. Jose State. DP an email to [email protected]. DP

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Grom of the WEEK DP SURF David Levy SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY Age: 13, Marco Forster Middle School David Levy first jumped onto a surfboard at the age of 6 and hasn’t looked back since. He enjoys both surfing and bodyboarding but says that his serious training is devoted to longboarding. David intends to continue surfing for the Marco Forster Middle School surf team next year and will focus on continu- ing to improve in hopes of making the Dana Hills High team the following year as a freshman. “David is a really good solid surfer who keeps improving,” said Coach Carol Weinhardt. “His style is shaping up to be pretty progres- sive and I can definitely see him being one of the team leaders next year.” DP David Levy. Photo by Melanie Levy When not in the water, he also enjoys skateboarding and hanging out with DanaSan Clemente Point his friends. David is no slouch in the classroom either. He is a straight ‘A’ honor student whose name has been a fixture on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll in every quarter of his school career so far. David likes English class, enjoys writing and is definitely college-bound. He intends to keep up his grades and hopes to get into a university that will keep him close to the ocean he loves. David said that, although he likes school, he is really happy that summer is here so he can spend long days 6 at Doheny and San O surfing two to three sessions every day.—Andrea Swayne Surfers’ Hall of Fame Inductees Announced BOARD SHORTS San Clemente Schools Reign at NSSA Na- Surf luminaries will cement their place history at annual sidewalk ceremony tionals Surf teams from San Clemente High and Shorecliffs Middle Schools dominated at By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times the 2011 NSSA National Interscholastic Cham- pionships, June 16 to 18 at Salt Creek Beach. The teams took their 11th and ninth national he Surfers’ Hall of Fame pays tribute titles, respectively. San Clemente commanded T to those who have made an endur- the team competition with 111 points to run- ing mark on the culture, sport and ner-up Edison with 103. Five SCHS surfers industry of surfing. Chosen honorees made podium appearances in varsity competi- are immortalized by placing their hand tion. The Men’s Shortboard division saw Brey- and footprints in cement at the foot of the den Taylor in first, Trevor Thornton fifth and Duke Kahanamoku statue on the corner of Tanner Rozunko sixth. Longboarder Eli Gillis PCH and Main in Huntington Beach. The took the fifth spot and Emmy Lombard came ceremony is set to take place during the US in sixth in Womens Shortboard. Shorecliffs Open of Surfing on August 5 at 10 a.m. went way out in front of second place Dwyer, This year’s induction ceremony will hon- 136 to 74. Middle school team competition or Hawaiian waterman George Downing. also saw Marco Forster in fourth, Shorecliffs Downing has made an indelible impression ‘B’ in fifth and Bernice Ayer ninth. Shorecliffs’ in the surfing world as a big wave pioneer, Colt Ward took the top spot in Boys Short- Waikiki beachboy, board shaper, contest board as did Mason Shaw in Longboard. See director and mentor to fellow surfers. www.danapointtimes.com for full results. Surf ForecasT NSSA National Interscholastic Champion- ships, June 16-18, 2011, Dana Point, Salt Creek Water temp: 60-64˚F Beach HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: 1. San Clemente Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: Duke Kahanamoku and George Downing. Courtesy photo (111); 2. Edison (103); 3. Newport Harbor (90); 15-18’+ Fair+; Catalina: 15-25’+ Fair-Good 4. Huntington Beach (64); 5. Malibu (57); 6. Remarks: A decent mix of building Southwest “The Surfers’ Hall of Fame is proud to induction into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.” Laguna Beach (55); 7. Kamehameha (50); 8. groundswell and minimal Northwest windswell honor George Downing one of the great Downing will be joined by fellow 2011 Mira Costa (45); 9. Jupiter (41); 10. Melbourne prevails on Thursday. Surge is light-moderate pioneers of big-wave surfing, leaders of inductees Simon Anderson, Taylor Knox (38); 11. Palos Verdes (17); 12. Marina (11). and visibility is pretty good, making for fair+ our sport and major force in preserving and Chuck Linnen as they join the likes of MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs ‘A’ diving conditions overall. Short range: Size is in the 3-4’(waist-chest high) oceans, reefs, waves and beaches. George past honorees Laird Hamilton, Andy Irons, (136); 2. Dwyer (74); 3. Aviara Oaks (68); zone on Thursday as Southwest groundswell is an ambassador to our sport of surfing, Jack O’Neill, Corky Carroll, Robert August, 4. Marco Forster (49); 5. Shorecliffs ‘B’ (47); slowly builds and trace Northwest windswell a legend and is true surf royalty,” said Bob Hurley, Sean Collins, Kelly Slater, 6. Thurston (42); 7. Kamehameha (40); 8. mixes in. For Friday 3-4’+(waist-shoulder high) Surfers’ Hall of Fame founder, Aaron Lisa Andersen, Pat O’Connell, Al Merrick, Sowers (28); 9. Bernice Ayer (26). surf is the norm as Southwest swell holds and Pai. “We are thrilled to be able to thank Shaun Tomson and Rob Machado. small Northwest windswell continues to mix in. George Downing for his contributions The ceremony is free and open to UPCOMING EVENTS Conditions look fair to good for the mornings and achievements to our surfing world the public. For more information, see with calm to light/variable winds. and stoked that he will be here for his www.hsssurf.com/shof. DP June 21-25: Surfing America USA Champion- Long range: Fun surf prevails over the weekend ships, San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles as successive Southwest and South-Southwest June 25: DLSA Menehune Surf Champion- groundswells offer up 3-4’+(waist-shoulder Surfing Walk of Fame Declares HonoreesThe Surfing Walk of Fame induction ceremony high) surf at good exposures. Standout spots ships, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach June pull in larger 5’+(head high+)sets around the is set for August 4 on the corner of PCH and Main in Huntington Beach outside of Jack’s 25-July 3: Billabong ISA World Surfing Games, correct tides, as light morning winds offer up Surfboards at 10 a.m. Seven will be placing their hand and footprints in cement on the Walk Panama, Play Venao June 26-July 3: NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Cham- favorable conditions. Stay tuned to Surfline.com of Fame. Each will be honored in their respective categories. They are: Rob Machado (Surf for updates. pionships, Huntington Beach, Pier July 23: Champion), Skip Frye (Surf Pioneer), Dick Dale (Surf Culture), Debbie Beacham and Kathy WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, “Gidget” Kohner (tied for Women of the Year), Bill Fury (Local Hero) and The Hole in the Goldenwest Street July 30-August 7: U.S. Wall Gang (Honor Roll). For more information, see www.surfingwalkoffame.com. Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier

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