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Visitors and judges stroll among hundreds of collector cars and motorcycles at last year’s Dana Point Concours d’Elegance. Photo by Ren Wicks

An Auto Enthusiast’s Field of Dreams

30th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance to feature museum-worthy cars and motorcycles

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CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

Movies in the Park 8 p.m. The City of Dana Point presents a free screening of Disney’s Tangled (PG) at Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road in Dana Point. Free popcorn will be served and other refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call 949.248.3530.

Foreign Film Friday 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, hosts a free screening of a foreign film on the third Friday of the month. This month’s film is,

Amador (Spain). For more info, call 949.496.5517, www.ocgov.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

Recycling Event at Dana Hills High9 a.m.-11 a.m. Drop off plastic bottles and aluminum cans for students from the school’s chapter of the California Scholastic Federa-tion and other school organizations to collect and sort. Funds collected are distributed by the school’s PTSA for student programs. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, president@dhhsptsa.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 33282, Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

Arts & Culture Commission Meeting 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern. For infor-mation, contact Monique Leon at 949.248.3557 or mleon@danapoint.org.

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THE LATEST: The Planning Commission on Monday approved an application by the County of Orange-OC Dana Point Harbor for a permit to build 15 new direc-tional signs at the Harbor.

The commission voted 4-0 for approval, after adding a condition requiring that the county maintain the landscaping at a height that won’t obscure sign wording—a provision Harbor Director Brad Gross said is already in place.

The signs are the first of many construction projects in the $140 mil-lion renovation plan that has been in the works for nearly 15 years.

WHAT’S NEXT: Gross said the county expects construction to begin within the next few months.

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THE LATEST: The Planning Commission on Monday voted 3-2 to approve a coastal development permit to allow construc-tion of a new 2,352-square-foot, one-story, single-family home and garage on a vacant lot in Monarch Bay Terrace.

Commissioners Norm Denton and April O’Connor cast the “no” votes.

The proposed dwelling is a modular home, a fact that about 30 residents at-tended the meeting to protest. Arguments ranged from a belief that the home will lower property values in the neighbor-hood, to calling it “just plain ugly,” to saying that it doesn’t fit with the character of the community.

The architect said his company uses the same high-quality materials as tradi-tional builders but constructs homes in a different way. The design, he said, is a beautiful modern style reminiscent of ’60s era homes, and the neighborhood has a di-verse mix of styles, including ones similar to the proposed house.

Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Farrell told commissioners that state law requires that modular homes be treated the same as traditionally constructed homes and additional standards or conditions to their approval may not be added.

WHAT’S NEXT: The application can be appealed to the City Council within 15 calendar days of the decision.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned. —AS

THE LATEST: A Marine has been charged

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…Modular Home Permit?

…Marine Charged in Drunken Driving Accident?

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THE LATEST: Energy is unlikely to come from San Onofre Nuclear Generating Sta-tion until at least after August, plant owner Southern California Edison said in a state-ment last week.

SCE expects to deliver its Unit 2 plan to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by the end of July, once the utility company has completed its safety inspections and testing. The timeline for Unit 2, which was taken out of service January 9 for scheduled up-grades, is ahead of the plant’s Unit 3, which required rapid shutdown January 31 after a radiation leak was detected. The NRC must then approve the restart of Unit 2, which could stretch out through the summer. A plan for Unit 3 will take longer, the state-ment said.

Duane Cave of SDG&E told San Clem-ente City Council Tuesday about measures being taken to reduce outages during the summer peak.

“What we’re trying to do is bring more energy in,” he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The NRC will host a public meeting Monday, June 18 at 6 p.m. at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, to discuss the work of its special inspection team after the Unit 3 leak.

NRC staff will present its inspection team’s findings and SCE officials will re-spond. A Q&A period will follow.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.danapoint-times.com for updates. —Stacie N. Galang

THE LATEST: With the budget deadline approaching, the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees approved the

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transfer June 11 of approximately $21.3 million from previously restricted funds to their general fund, allowing for what they called more financial flexibility.

The board made this move in prepara-tion for a shortfall expected in November.

The district expects to make roughly $30 million in cuts if Gov. Jerry Brown’s educational tax initiative passes, and $50 million if it fails.

Trustees Ellen Addonizio and Sue Palazzo cast the lone “nay” votes in the 4-2 decision, refusing to agree until district staff was clear on which programs would be affected by the transfer.

WHAT’S NEXT: Superintendent Joseph Farley said the transfer would not end any programs and the board will receive spe-cifics when they adopt the budget June 27.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates. — Steve Breazeale

with killing three fellow Marines in a car crash while driving under the influence of alcohol.

The charges include three felony counts of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, with sentencing enhancements and allegations for driving with a blood alcohol level over .15 percent and causing great bodily in-jury, the Orange County District attorney’s office press release says.

Jared Ray Hale, 25, and three of his friends arrived at Hennessey’s Tavern at about 10:30 p.m. on February 13 and left the bar at 1:50 a.m. February 14.

Hale had a blood alcohol level of 0.16 percent when on February 14 at 2 a.m. He lost control of his vehicle on Golden Lantern near Terra Vista and crashed into a tree.

Hale’s passengers included Christopher Arzola, 21, of Massachusetts, Jeremiah Callahan, 23, of Nebraska, and Jason Chleborad, 22, of South Dakota. Callahan and Arzola were pronounced dead at the scene, and Chleborad died at Mission Hospital about an hour later.

Hale was seriously injured in the crash, suffering brain trauma and a fractured arm and is currently in a medical rehabilitation facility.

Hale issued a personal statement to the press on June 13, via his attorney, William M. Paparian, in which he comments on the deaths of his friends.

WHAT’S NEXT: If convicted, Hale faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in state prison. District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ office will be requesting $100,000 bail for Hale.

An arraignment date has yet to be set.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapoint-times.com for the District Attorney’s press release and the statement submitted by Hale via his attorney. —AS

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An Auto Enthusiast’s Field of Dreams

ana Point resident Richard Stinson and his wife Shirley are shining up their bright red 1964 Chevrolet

Corvette. Making sure every piece of chrome is glistening; readying it to be on display, in all its vintage glory, at the 30th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance, June 16 and 17 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort.

The Concours, in its three-decade his-tory, has earned a reputation among auto enthusiasts as one of the best car shows around, attracting collectors of some of the most important examples of automo-tive history in the world.

To car enthusiasts like the Stinsons, the words “rare” and “important” are easily applied to their first ever entry into the event.

“This is the first year I have entered the Dana Point Concourse, although I have entered a different car in two other shows. I chose to enter this one because of its history,” said Richard Stinson, adding that the fact that it takes place right here in Dana Point, close to home, was also a draw.

Stinson won first place and second place honors in the other events he referred to with his 1951 Crosley Hot Shot, a car he eventually sold to the late David Car-radine. He also currently owns a 1966 Ford Mustang.

The little red Corvette is special enough to be a contender among the hundreds of prized autos entered in this weekend’s event and both Stinsons are curious to see how the Corvette will fare during the judging.

Its rarity is due to it being one of only 1,300 Corvettes made in 1964 with a 327 c.i.d., 375-horsepower fuel injected engine. Of the 1,300 only 600 were coupes, like the Stinson’s.

The passion for collecting, displaying and even just admiring classic examples of automotive and motorcycling excellence is shared among thousands, as evidenced by the crowds that turn out every year to peruse the abundant collection of vehicles that gather each year on the St. Regis golf links.

The show was originally organized by volunteers to raise money for charity while celebrating some of the most important automobiles in Southern California, said Jeff Spellens, Dana Point Concours d’Elegance president.

“Returning for our 30th anniversary event to the St. Regis…is an incredible milestone,” said Spellens. “Originally the Concours was started by volunteers to raise money for charity while celebrating some of the most important automobiles in Southern California.

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The 30th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance will feature hundreds of museum-worthy cars and motorcycles

“Today a fabulous staff of volunteers still manages the group, but we’ve grown into one of the premier automotive Con-cours on the West Coast with thousands worldwide flocking to the links.”

From European exotics to historically-significant American cars, the caliber of collector cars and vintage motorcycles that compete today is second to none, he said.

Each year, a theme is chosen, in order to attract the best of the best in a specified class of automobiles.

This year’s theme, “Legends of Le Mans: Racing in the ‘60s” has attracted entries including a trio of Le Mans autos owned by 2012 Automotive Icon Award winner Bruce Meyer.

Meyer’s entries include the first Cor-vette ever to compete in the race; a 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB that won its class at Le Mans in ’61 and a 1962 Shelby Cobra, which was the first production Cobra ever built.

The show will also feature a Shelby Car class—in celebration of the 50th anniver-sary of Shelby American—and Ducati will be the featured motorcycle.

In total, more than 250 vehicles will

compete in 48 different classes.“We’re bringing together one of the

greatest show fields ever in Southern California,” said Spellens. “The variety and quality is truly breath-taking.”

New for the this year, the Concours has partnered with EventWerks, a premier automotive events company based in Southern California, to host a free Beach Cruisers show at the neighboring Sea Terrace Park on June 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Attendees can check out the beach cruisers—including woodie cars, custom VWs, Rat Rods, Nomads and more—for free while enjoying live music and breath-taking views of the Pacific.

A Kids’ Fun Zone will also be part of the free fun.

To round out the experience, the new Taste of Doheny gourmet food event will happen in conjunction with the Beach Cruisers show, offering delicious food and beverages for sale.

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2012 Dana Point Concours d’Elegance Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

Dana Point Private Collection Tour 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Beach Cruisers Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Concours Reception 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Concours Reception is open to the public to purchase tickets for the first time since its

inception; $75 per ticket/per person

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

Dana Point Concours Exhibitor Registration6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Dana Point Concours Judging Begins9 a.m.

Dana Point Concours Gates Open9 a.m.

Tickets are $30 online and $35 at the doorDana Point Concours Art Exhibition

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Dana Point Concours Awards Ceremony

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

This year’s Dana Point Concours d’Elegance has expanded beyond the St. Regis golf links to include a free Beach Cruisers show at Sea Terrace Park, June 23. The new Taste of Doheny event will also offer gourmet food for purchase during the Beach Cruisers show. Photo by Ren Wicks

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DPSheriff’s Blotter

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

Tuesday, June 12

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCECamino El Molino, 34400 Block (12:08 a.m.) Several unknown people with flashlights were observed inside a vacant residence. The suspicious group arrived in a white panel van, which was parked out front near the caller’s vehicle. The caller said the residence had been red tagged since February.

Monday, June 11

VANDALISM IN PROGRESSPacific Coast Highway, 34400 Block (10:31 p.m.) A woman told police that a man who was walking on PCH threw a rock through her car window as she drove by. She reported that the man was walking northbound from her location near the Doubletree Hotel. No further description could be given.

DISTURBANCESelva Road, 34000 Block (9:22 p.m.)Two men were involved in a verbal argu-ment. The caller told deputies that a friend of the two quarrelling men came to his front door, requesting that he call the police, as he feared his friends would harm each other.

DISTURBANCEVia San Juan, 34300 Block (6:34 p.m.)A man called police after witnessing a man and woman in an argument. The caller said the woman slapped the man in the face, then both returned to their residence. The caller told deputies there were weapons in the house, which he believed the woman was unaware of. Fear-ing for the safety of the woman and the three children inside the residence, the caller requested deputies.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESSIsland Way/Dana Point Harbor Drive (5:21 p.m.) Five male juveniles were skateboarding on the side of the R.H. Dana statue at the Harbor and tearing up the surrounding landscaping.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEPacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (3:40 p.m.) An office received a letter post-marked from their office and sent by an unknown person. Police were called after the letter was opened, and it was discov-ered that it contained a small bag holding a fine white powdery substance.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLEPacific Coast Highway/Granada Drive (8:30 a.m.) A man called to report that an unknown male in a tan sports utility vehicle was possibly selling drugs. The caller stated that on several occasions people would approach the vehicle, hand the driver money and the driver would hand something back. The caller added that this had been occurring every day for the past six days. The driver was last seen entering a business in the area.

Sunday, June 10

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEPerch Drive, 25200 Block (10:28 p.m.)A nurse believed that the husband of one of her patients was a fugitive from out of state and was staying in the area. The caller’s patient wanted to visit her hus-band, but the caller thought it was not a good idea.

DRUNK DRIVINGNorth El Camino Real/Pacific Coast High-way (4:47 p.m.) A caller reported seeing a driver swerving erratically, “drinking a 40” and possibly using drugs.

KEEP THE PEACELa Serena Drive, 34100 Block (3:31 p.m.)A woman called police to report that the father of her children refused to let her into his home in order to pick up some old family photos. The caller said that she had once lived in the house and had not yet removed all of her belongings.

WELFARE CHECKPacific Coast Highway/Doheny Park Road (12:25 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for a man in his late 20s wearing a long-sleeve flannel shirt and blue jeans sagging below his buttocks. The man appeared to be confused and/or scared.

DISTURBANCEPacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (3:14 a.m.) A Harbor House restaurant em-ployee called deputies when a disgruntled customer began causing problems with other patrons in the restaurant. The man refused to leave despite being asked to, several times, by restaurant staff.

Saturday, June 9

DISTURBANCEPacific Coast Highway/Amber Lantern (11:57 p.m.) Several callers reported a large group of drunken men in a parking lot, surrounding what appeared to be a physical altercation between four men. No

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descriptions could be given, and one caller reported the group had scattered when a patrol car arrived.

VANDALISM REPORTAlcazar Drive, 33800 Block (5:13 p.m.)A man called to report that his truck had been vandalized by a juvenile in the neigh-borhood. He told police the subject fled the scene but then returned shortly after to vandalize the truck again. The man said the juvenile struck him in the face when he returned the second time.

CITIZEN ASSISTSunbridge Place, 0 Block (10:51 a.m.)A caller requested to speak with a deputy regarding an email she received from a person she had been involved in a traffic accident with.

HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR REPORTCordova Drive, 24700 Block (8:35 a.m.)A woman called to report that her garage and carport had been damaged by a car sometime during the night. She told po-lice that she found a note, apparently left by an eye witness, containing information about the vehicle involved.

PETTY THEFTAmber Lantern/Pacific Coast Highway (12:47 a.m.) A man stole a 24-ounce beer from a convenience store, then sat down to drink it right outside the store. The man was described as approximately 50 years old, wearing a dark hat with white stripes and a blue jacket.

Friday, June 8

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCERitz Carlton Drive, 0 Block (9:51 p.m.)A caller contacted police after entering a restaurant to find dirty tables and very loud music playing, but no employees or customers inside.

BURGLARY REPORTSea Island Drive, 32600 Block (4:21 p.m.)A couple discovered cash and jewelry missing from their bedroom the day after the husband let a man, who claimed to be checking water and sewer lines, inside their house.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCECassandra Bay, 23800 Block (4 p.m.)A man was seen jumping up and down on the roof of his residence, yelling and screaming that he wanted lemons. The caller said the man had a history of drug and alcohol use.

Wednesday, June 6

INDECENT EXPOSUREBridgeport Street, 0 Block (9:13 p.m.)Several callers reported a man in his late 40s was walking around the neighbor-hood, exposing his private areas and back side to “anyone who is outside.”

MISSING ADULTCamino El Molino, 34400 Block (7:17 p.m.) A woman called police to report that her friend, a 52-year-old woman, was miss-ing. The friend was last seen at 9 a.m. that morning, and numerous attempts to reach her by phone were unsuccessful.The caller also added that her friend had been arrested for brandishing a firearm at her ex-husband approximately three weeks prior.

DISTURBANCECordova Street, 24600 Block (5:14 p.m.)A man said his neighbor attempted to hit him with his car and then threw several rocks at his head. The incident occurred after a verbal argument between the two about property lines.

TRESPASSINGPacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (9:05 a.m.) A man was reportedly living in the bushes behind an apartment complex for approximately three months. The caller believed the man might be using and selling drugs, because “many suspicious people” had been seen visiting him behind the building.

PETTY THEFTDel Obispo Street, 33500 Block (2:32 a.m.)A man wearing a black hat, brown sweat-shirt and black pants reportedly took a 30-pack of beer from a gas station and was last seen heading up Stonehill Drive from Del Obispo Street on foot.

PEDESTRIAN CHECKDomingo Avenue/Doheny Park Road (1:01 a.m.) A man was seen sitting in a wheel-chair in the middle of the street. The caller believed that, based on the way the man was “fiddling with the controls,” the wheelchair, which appeared to be electric, may have broken down.

Tuesday, June 5

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEPacific Coast Highway/Camino Capistrano (1:26 p.m.) A man was walking down PCH “throwing Nazi signs” and yelling profani-ties at passing vehicles. The subject, who was discovered to have bipolar disorder, was released to his parents.

DISTURBANCECopper Lantern, 33800 Block (12:59 a.m.)A patrol check was requested when a man was causing a disturbance by yelling from his apartment. The yelling has been an ongoing problem.

DISTURBANCEDana Bluff West, 25900 Block (12:28 a.m.) A woman called police when her dogs were barking at the front and back doors of her residence. She said she believed someone was outside, trying to scare her. The woman did not want depu-ties to come to her home but asked them to patrol her neighborhood all night.

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Dana Hills High School Freshman Selected for Naval Academy’s STEM Program

Dana Hills High School freshman Spencer French, 14, of Laguna Niguel has been selected to participate in the United States Naval Academy’s Summer Science, Technol-ogy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program in Annapolis, Md. Admission into the program is competitive and highly selec-tive and is based on academic performance, community enrichment, leadership and potential. Fewer than 480 students from across the country were selected.

The program is an in-residence academic program designed for students in the 8th to 11th grades who are interested in math and science career fields. Students in the STEM Program experience real-life applications of engineering, math and science principles through hands-on practical learning. Stu-dents are led by Naval Academy professors through lessons covering such topics as energy and light; flight and fluids; cyber se-curity; environmental challenges; transpor-tation infrastructure; automation; simulation and modeling; and biometrics and robotics.

French will be attending the second ses-sion of the program, along with 120 other students who will be sophomores this fall. He has a life-long love of aviation and would like to major in aerospace engineering before becoming a Naval Aviator and career officer. In addition to being a Cadet Techni-cal Sergeant in the Civil Air Patrol Skyhawks Composite Squadron 47 at Camp Pendleton, French also serves in squadron leadership as a Cadet Staff NCO and Flight Sergeant of Bravo Flight. He has more than 70 volunteer hours assisting children with special needs through Little League’s Challenger Divi-sion, National Junior Basketball Hot Hoops, Laguna Niguel Youth Soccer Association’s Top Soccer Program and Surfer’s Healing. French’s busy schedule also includes a place on Dana Hills’ junior varsity lacrosse team, the California Scholarship Federation, the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Orange

Coast Radio Control Club and the Soaring Society of America.

Aegis Living to Host Discussion on Memory Loss on June 21

Aegis Living of Dana Point is presenting a discussion on memory loss on Thursday, June 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to join in on a dialogue with geri-atric psychiatrist Dr. Sameh Elsanadi and Elizabeth Lonseth, author of A Gradual Disappearance, a short non-fiction book that introduces families to memory loss through Lonseth’s own experiences. The discus-sion will center on memory loss disease, the struggles family members face and the importance of family interaction. Family caregivers and professionals are welcome, and Continuing Education Credit will be available. Following the discussion, there will be a book sale, and Lonseth will be available to sign copies. Part of the proceeds from the book sale will go to the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

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information to editorial@danapointtimes.com.

Seating is limited, and those interested in attending should RSVP to danapoint.con-cierge@aegisliving.com or 949.488.2650.

Tutor and Spunky’s Extends Business Hours

Tutor and Spunky’s Deli, a 24-year fixture in Dana Point, will be extending its business hours. Starting Saturday, June 16, the deli will be open 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will stay open until 7 p.m. on Sundays. Patrons may now order off

the standard menu for dinner. “In the evening, we will be serving chips,

Rosa’s fresh salsa, homemade-style guaca-mole and nachos, as well,” said owner Tom Blake, who also announced that the deli will being serving beer and wine on Saturdays.

Tutor and Spunky’s is located at 34085 Pacific Coast Highway in the Blue Lantern Plaza. For more information, visit their web-site at www.tutorandspunkys.com.

South Orange County Celebrates International Surfing Day on June 20

The South Orange County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is taking part in the 8th Annual International Surfing Day on Wednesday, June 20. From 4 p.m. until sun-set at Salt Creek Beach, surfing enthusiasts are invited to partake in free giveaways, a beach cleanup and food from Nalu’s Hawai-ian Fish Grill. Sponsors for the event include San Clemente-based footwear, apparel and accessories company Ocean Minded, T. Patterson Surf Shop and The Mint Fine Art Gallery.

International Surfing Day, founded by Surfing Magazine and the Surfrider Foun-dation, has grown to include over 200 separate events in more than 25 different countries.

“[Surfing] continues to enthrall millions around the globe. The sport of surfing has taken up roots in virtually every country that touches an ocean,” according to the founda-tion’s website. “This is why International Surfing Day was founded; so that surfers and surf enthusiasts from all over the globe have an opportunity to come together in celebration of the great sport of surfing.”

Tutor and Spunky’s Deli owner Tom Blake and staff. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Dana Hills High School student Spencer French, 14, of Laguna Niguel. Courtesy photo

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The Joy of Being Dad: Not Every Father Has What it Takes

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PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

veryone has a father. You can’t not have one.

It doesn’t take much to qualify for the position. Almost 50 percent of the world’s population comes into this world with the anatomical design and potential to become a father. No training is neces-sary. There are, however, widely varying levels of skill and technique involved.

Fathers’ Day unoffi cially began in Spokane, Washington, in 1910. It was not signed into law until 1972, however. President Richard Milhouse Nixon did the signing, ostensibly for the purpose of honoring each male parent in our nation’s families. No one questions the president’s authority to have done this. After all, he was a father.

The truth of the matter, however, leads us to an inevitable conclusion: this annual celebration honors a whole bunch of guys who don’t deserve our accolades. How did this happen? How did we get talked into this fi asco? What can we do about it now without hurting the guy in our family who does deserve our love, the guy who is there for us day in and day out for as long as he lives?

My Dad came into the world Harold Haskins. During the fi nal two weeks of his life, ignominiously sustained by tubes and pumps and a constantly changing array of nurses and therapists and physicians, he became Harold Haskins once again. “Har-old,” a nurse would say, unaware that his hearing was bad and that he couldn’t un-derstand her, “we’re going to have to turn you on your side.” Harold would smile and nod and let them have their way. On his fi nal day, a nurse belatedly taped a sign on the cupboard near his bed. “I like to be called Dale,” it announced in red letters scrawled by a marking pen.

And that’s who he was—Dale Haskins. His death, like his life, went virtually unnoticed. There would be no statues erected in his memory, no oratory

SENIOR CENTER NEEDS SPRUCING UP

PHYLLIS GIRVETZ, Dana PointI am aware of all the city is doing to

enhance the image of Dana Point, but nothing has been done to, or even talked about, with regard to cleaning up the slowly decaying Senior and Community Center. It is truly shameful. I could list much that is an embarrassment to look at, but it seems to fall on deaf ears. Why has it not been noticed? Check out our neigh-bors to the south and north. How shame-ful it is that we let the facility go.

extolling his virtues, no biographies written to record the acts that constituted his living. His image would never ap-pear on a postage stamp. Television news anchors would not recreate for insatiable viewers the

circumstances of his death. The pulse of mankind would not miss a beat as a result of his passing.

And so, what was it all about? What is the signifi cance of the nano-second of eternity represented by Dale Haskins’s 86 years on earth?

Blustery and stormy of temper in his younger days, stubborn to his fi nal breath, skeptical of politicians, scorn-ful of religious hypocrites, and angry at mankind in general for the mess it has made of the earth, Dale Haskins went through life huffi ng and puffi ng at the brick houses of the world but helping little old ladies cross the street whenever he thought no one was looking.

If you needed money, Dale Haskins would give it to you. He put in long hours, seven days a week at Brown & Haskins Shell Service so that I could squeak through to a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA He couldn’t attend the gradu-ation because someone had to pump the gasoline and lube the cars.

If you needed a roof over your head, Dale Haskins would share his.

If you needed help pouring a concrete slab or fi xing the plumbing or painting the house, Dale Haskins was there. He couldn’t understand why we insisted that we fi rst spray the stain on the underside of our entryway roof and then wipe it off with a rag, but at the age of 70 he was with us day after day to get it done.

When I was still in high school, we moved to a six acre avocado ranch be-cause Mom wanted to live in the country.

CITY NEEDS SPRING CLEANING

CJ O’CONNOR, Dana PointTime to purchase a power washer and

lawnmower. The City of Dana Point is overdue for a spring cleaning. Weeds, trash and disrepair are commonplace in our downtown and at our local schools. The Post Offi ce, R.H. Dana Elementary and downtown medians are just some of the areas that need some community pride. The city should set the tone so that the community will be encouraged to dem-onstrate the same pride in our fi ne city.

This meant that Dad would have to drive for over an hour to get to work each day. Somehow, though, he found time to con-struct a garage, add a room to our house, and build a corral for the horse I had to have.

Pain. Perhaps it is pain that is the com-mon denominator of life. It is impossible to live without experiencing pain. And per-haps the measure of one’s humanity is his willingness to help bear the pain of others. Dale Haskins helped to bear a lot of pain.

And so, was his life about pain? Partly. But it was also about 45 years of a loving marriage.

It was about winners and losers at Santa Anita and Hollywood Park and Del Mar...about the ultimate handicapping system.

It was about all-night pinochle games with Joe and Al and Paul.

It was about the playroom he built in the backyard of our fi rst home, the one that fl ooded every time it rained.

It was about dancing and his bowling av-erage and the tomato plants in his garden.

It was about joy!It was about being Dad! Some years ago, at her fi rst opportunity,

Beverli Jinn retired from teaching high school English. A lot of books inside her de-manded to be written. She is the co-founder of Dana Point’s Earth/Ocean Society and is active in the DP Historical Society. Born and raised in Orange County, she has lived in Dana Point since 2001. Jinn welcomes her readers’ feedback via email at beverli-jinn@cox.net

EDITOR’S NOTE: Beverli Jinn recently retired her position as a regular DP Times columnist. But, in response to popular demand, she has agreed to contribute an article every now and then. DP

GUEST OPINION: By Beverli Jinn

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THE LIST

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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DPDana Point

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

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 7:30 p.m. Saddleback Civic Light Opera presents the Andrew Lloyd Weber/Tim Rice Biblical saga

onstage in McKinney Theatre. Additional shows June 17, 23, 24. Tickets $12-$27. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

FATHER’S DAY ART SHOW & SALE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Dana Point Fine Arts Association hosts its annual art show and sale dockside, along with works of art by local artists.

FOREIGN FILM FRIDAY 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Watch the Spanish film Amador at the DP Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

MOVIES IN THE PARK 8 p.m. Dana Point hosts a show-ing of Tangled at Lantern Bay Park. Free event. Snacks available for purchase. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

BURN THIS 8 p.m. New play at Camino Real Playhouse. $18. Through June 24. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

MOVIE SCREENING AND YOGA CLASS 5 p.m.-8 p.m. BodyMovin’ Dance Studio hosts a showing of the film Hungry For Change as well as a yoga class. Free for members or $5 non-pass holders. 831 Via Suerte, Suite 104, San Clemente, 949.683.1630, www.bodymovin.com.

JIMMIE JAMES 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

RED LOTUS REVIEW 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

SCHOOL BOY CRUSH 7:45 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Vintage Steak House. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3400, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.

DEREK BORDEAUX 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

DONAVON FRANKENREITER 8 p.m. The Coach House. Tickets $26-$31. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

NATE HANCOCK 10 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clem-ente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

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STEPHENS WINERY TASTING 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Stephens Win-ery from Santa Clara Valley. Try seven wine tastes for $15. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067,www.scwinecompany.com.

FLOCK OF 80’S 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Knit at the library to raise money for charities. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

BACKYARD SKILLS: CHEESE MAKING 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Ecology Center hosts the workshop; cost $20-$25. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

LARS COUSO 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

VINNIE & THE HOOLIGANS 10 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

CREAM PUFF PASTRY CLASS 2 p.m.-5 p.m. MOF Chef Stephane Treand teaches you how to create pastries at The Art of Pastry school. Cost $100 each. 903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 100, San Clemente, 949.340.3772, www.stephanetreand.com/courses/food-enthusiasts.

LIVE MUSIC CRUISE 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts the music cruise on the 95-foot Dana Pride with a full bar and more. Cost $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

DJ & DANCING 10 p.m. Music at OC Tavern. No cover. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

LARS COUSO 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

THEO & THE ZYDECO PATROL 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

SONIC PARK 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

ASTRONOMY NIGHT 8:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m. Gaze into the night sky with experts at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Donation $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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SUDOKUby Myles Mellor

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

Last week’s solution:

SOLUTIONSOLUTIONSOLUTIONSOLUTION

See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

SJC ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR 10 a.m. A 90-minute weekly tour starting at Verdugo at the train station in San Juan Capistrano that features the architec-ture of Los Rios Street as well as the downtown area, in-cluding the Michael Graves Library, the Mission Basilica and more. Cost $5 per person; proceeds support Friends of the Library. For information: 949.489.0736.

Downtown San Juan Capistrano. File photo

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AT THE MOVIES: ‘MOONRISE KINGDOM’ IS CHARMING

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for young-sters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San

Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

KALAMA BROTHERS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

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FUNDRAISER FOR BECKY COX 5 p.m.-8 p.m. The Cellar hosts the event to help raise money for a local community member who suffered a bad accident; features live music

and auction. Tickets $35. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

OPEN MIC NITE 8 p.m. Open Mic Nite at The Coop presented by San Clemente Community Market, hosted by Melody Ryan and Jason Soderlund. 1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, openmicatthecoop@gmail.com.

MONDAY NIGHT LAUGHS 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live stand-up comedy every Monday night at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennes-seystavern.com/dana_point.html.

FATHER’S DAY TALL SHIP SAIL 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Two special voyages out to sea on the Spirit of Dana Point at the Ocean Institute. Cost $35-$45 each. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive,

Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

LOCAL SUNDAY SESSIONS 6 p.m. Monthly event at the Cabrillo Playhouse, featuring artists Raw Jelly and The All-Star Jam Session, T&A Duet: Thomas Jay and Alison Georgevich, and The Resurrectionists. Suggested donation of $5. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, www.facebook.com/localsundaysessions.

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE 8 p.m. A dramatic play onstage at Cabrillo Playhouse; shows through June 24. Tickets $15-$20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

FATHER’S DAY BARBECUE BRUNCH BUFFET 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Special brunch event to honor dads at El Adobe. Cost $12-$34 each. 31891 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.1163, www.eladobedecapistrano.com.

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT THE ST. REGIS MON-ARCH BEACH 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Delicious brunch for dads and families at the St. Regis. Cost $85 adult, $35 child. One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3200, www.stregismb.com.

FATHER’S DAY DINNER CRUISE 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Dana Wharf offers the special event aboard the Dana Pride, complete with live classic rock and roll of Mike Obryan and a barbecue dinner. Cost $29-$59. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

SOUTH COAST SINGERS CONCERT 4 p.m. “A Sen-timental Journey” concert by the South Coast Singers at Geneva Presbyterian Church. Tickets $15-$20. Additional shows June 22 & 24. 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, 949.613.7840, www.SouthCoastSingers.org

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

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VOLUNTEER TRAINING7 p.m.-8 p.m. Teens, ages 12 and up, are needed to volun-teer at the library this sum-mer and are invited to this training event. 242 Avenida

Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

CURIOSITY CARTS 10 a.m.-12 p.m. A hands-on learn-ing experience for kids 5 and older at Mission San Juan Capistrano with replicas of mission artifacts used by the Juaneno Indians. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capist-rano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

WHALE WATCHING 12 p.m.-4 p.m. It’s blue whale season and Dana Wharf has daily two-hour whale watching trips departing throughout the day. Cost $30-$45. Times may vary.

34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

JASON FOSTER & BRANDI SMITH 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

LADIES NIGHT 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Dance the night away to current top-40 hits, Latin and R&B music at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

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ONE DIRECTION 8 p.m. Show at the Honda Cen-ter. Tickets start at $29.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

Have an event?Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com

*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

As seems to be the case every year, the film industry delivers us a indie sleeper with wit and charm to grab everyone’s attention. In the past few years it was Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Juno (2007) and (500) Days of Summer (2009), and this year, it’s indie king Wes Anderson’s latest feature, Moonrise Kingdom. After the success of the stop-motion family adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Anderson is back to his retro, quirky live-action style with an all star cast, a Boy Scouts camp and young, true love between two outsiders.

In a tiny New England town, 12-year-old orphan Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman) runs away from summer camp to secretly meet up with his pen pal and crush Suzy Bishop (Kara Hayward) on a secluded island. Only to have Suzy’s parents (Bill Murray and Frances McDormand), the camp counselor (Edward Norton), the town sheriff (Bruce Willis) and Social Services (Tilda Swinton) on the search for them © 2012 Focus Features

in no time. Jason Schwartzman and Harvey Keitel make appearances,

and Bob Balaban is the narrator throughout the film. Moonrise Kingdom is almost like a mixture of the films Anderson has made so far, yet still original and experimental. The adventure of Bottle Rocket (1994), the humor of Rushmore (1998), the fantasy of Fantastic Mr. Fox and the romanticism of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). Anderson and co-writer Roman Cop-pola have a challenge of creating a story about kids without making it too gimmicky or sappy and pull it off breathlessly. Newcomers Gilman and Hayward lead the film just fine, and Willis, Norton and Swinton are subtle, not allowing their A-list status to overwhelm their performances. Anderson regulars Murray and Schwartzman mark their fifth and sixth film with the filmmaker, respectively, and really, they’re only the cherry on top of the sundae for the film. DP

—Megan Bianco

WINE CLUB PICK-UP AND TASTING EVENT 4 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Club Members are invited to the June Wine Club pick-up and tasting event. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

SUMMER NITES CONCERT & BUSINESS EXPO 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Music by the Doo Wah Riders and local businesses onsite at Historic Town Center Park. Free. Food and drink for purchase. 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

As part of a month-long, anti-bullying campaign, Gracie Barra Dana Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is offering children from the community the chance to learn how to avoid confrontation and how to defend themselves properly if trouble occurs through a series of free anti-bullying classes.

Every Saturday at 9 a.m. in June, the martial arts center will be trans-formed into a place where boys and girls of all ages can come and learn

the martial art of jiu jitsu for free. The leaders of Gracie Barra Dana

Point believes that jiu jitsu is an ideal way to combat bullying as it is a mar-tial art form designed to be effective against bigger opponents through the use of leverage, throws and locks.

Aside from learning the technique of Brazilian jiu jitsu, the children will also learn ways of avoiding a fight through non-physical means. Gracie Barra stresses the importance of non-violent action.

“Gracie Barra kids are much less likely to be bullied because they learn both verbal and non-verbal skills for deescalating and safely ending situations that might otherwise lead to violence. Of course, they are also taught to safely and effectively defend themselves,” according to Gracie Barra’s news release.

For more information visit the acad-emy’s website at www.gbdanapoint.com. DP

—Steve Breazeale

Dolphins football coach talks about hosting passing tournament, more

Coach’s Corner

ana Hills High School football hosted the Nike Air Strike Tournament, Saturday June 9. The tourna-ment brought in over 40 teams, including perennial

powerhouses Long Beach Poly, Mater Dei, Mission Viejo and reigning state champions, Santa Margarita.

The Dolphins went 1-4, beating CIF runner-up Oaks Christian, but lost to Chaminade, Tesoro, Mater Dei and San Clemente.

After the event we caught up with Dolphins Head Coach Todd Rusinkovich to ask a few questions about the tourna-ment, other off-season training events and team goals for next season.

Dana Point Times: How did hosting most of the top teams in Southern California help the DHHS football pro-gram?

Todd Rusinkovich: It is a great opportunity for not only our players but the program as a whole. Just being the site of the biggest passing league tournament in Southern California allows us to play and watch the best competi-tion available. Being the center of focus by different media outlets gives us great exposure.

DPT: How do you feel about your team’s performance?TR: We played some tough teams. Every team we

played against we competed against and proved that we can hang in with the top teams. We made some strides towards the upcoming season.

DPT: What did the team do well on the field?TR: We made great plays offensively and defensively.

The team continues to understand what we’re doing as a

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The Dana Hills football team went up against Chaminade at the Nike Air Strike Tournament at Dana Hills. Photo by Tony Tribolet/XPSPhoto.com

whole in order to peak when we need to. We need to peak on August 24, when we play Trabuco Hills in our season opener.

DPT: What benefits does playing in passing leagues bring?

TR: It’s great for quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs to work on their pass-catching abilities. It’s great for skill players to make their routes concise and quarterbacks to work on their reads. It’s also helps the defense work on their coverage and zones.

DPT: How do you keep the lineman occupied over the offseason since they don’t play?

TR: They work real hard in the weight room. Also there are lineman competitions they go to where they do relay races, obstacle courses and tug-of-war competitions.

DPT: What are the team’s goals for next season? TR: To have our players gain confidence and leadership

abilities, play as one team with one heartbeat and to win the Sea View League. DP

Online registration for the 2012 Dana Point Turkey Trot is now open for those who want to run, walk or jog their way through this November 22 Thanksgiving Day tradition.

There will be a 5K, 10K and Kids Gobble Wobble at this year’s event with proceeds benefitting the Dana

apistrano Beach resident Hayley Perrault, 14, spends about three nights a week flying around an oval track on a motorbike with no brakes.

As a regular fixture in the speedway racing circuit in Southern California, Perrault has developed a passion for the infamous style of racing that features powerful bikes executing wide turns while displaying impressive control.

“Speedway motorcycles are bikes with no brakes. They have a clutch….and they can go from zero to 60 in about 2.3 seconds (for the pros),” Perrault said.

As a concert violinist for the San Clemente High Cham-ber Orchestra, Perrault has had to learn slow down, to per-form calm, sweeping melodies. But once she hits the track, moving slowly is out of the question and her main objective is to put the “speed” in “speedway.”

“Really, we wouldn’t use brakes. If we used them they’d probably cause more crashes…The tracks we race on are all ovals so it’s not like we are doing jumps and need them.”

Perrault described how the speedway scene in South-ern California is sort of informal as almost no one puts in formal practice time before a race. When Perrault feels like riding, she heads over to her usual race spot in Costa Mesa and competes against whoever else happens to be there that day.

Perrault has won dozens of races in speedway, includ-ing a California Junior Open Championship and is looking forward to racing in the Speedway U.S Junior Nationals in Northern California in July. DP —Steve Breazeale

Capo Beach resident Hayley Perrault executes a turn on her speedway bike. Courtesy photo

Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group. Early bird registration is underway now through mid-

night September 1. Register early and save $15. For more information and to register, log onto www.

turkeytrot.com. DP —Steve Breazeale

TURKEY TROT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Look Ma, No Brakes! Capo Beach’s Hayley Perrault competes in speedway racing circuit

GRACIE BARRA OFFERS ANTI-BULLY CLASSES

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English Tutoring by Susan 949.481.0481Mathnasium 949.388.655532411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com

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George Frank Ceithaml passed away May 24, 2012 at his home in Dana Point, CA. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan, daughter Jody and son George. In lieu of fl owers, memo-rial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club in Laguna Beach, CA.

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SKATEBOARDING GEAR - DOWNHILL AND TRICKJet Machine Longboard Deck $45 (pre gripped) • Black Caliber Trucks 50” $35 • Bear trucks $30 (proto-type) • Abec 11 refl ex zig zags $40 ( never been used before ) • Independent Trucks $30 (in good condition) • Alien Workshop Dyrdek Sig board $20 • Girl MC sig board $20 • Felix trick skate $15 • Pink royal trucks $15 • Silver Venture Trucks $10. Can email pictures. Call 949-533-9761

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RECREATION LEADER JOB OPENINGThe City of Dana Point is looking for an enthusiastic & re-sponsible person to fi ll the position of Recreation Leader. The position assists in the coordination & implementa-tion of recreation and community service programs and special events including monitoring and leading activities at the Community Center; preparing facility areas for Recreation programming & facility rentals; carrying out necessary maintenance to facilities; and performing related work as assigned. This is an hourly, part-time po-sition. For more information on how to apply visit: www.danapoint.org/employment or call (949)248-3500.

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITYDP SURF

5DPDana Point

Age: 11, Vista Del Mar Elementary School

Fifth-grader Ashton Wright has been a fixture on the local surf contest scene since winning back-to-back San Clemente Open contests in 2010 and 2011 in the U12 and U14 divisions, respectively. This year Ashton took on the Boys U12 division in NSSA Open competition and ended the regular season ranked No. 9. Lately he has been spending a lot of time in the lineup preparing for NSSA Nationals. He also makes time to enjoy other sports including skateboarding, training and competing at Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu and riding his new Yamaha YSR50 motorcycle. He is looking forward to trying the new bike out on the race track with his dad. Ashton’s new-found interest in motorcycle racing was prompted by MotoGP, a sport he would like to get into some

day. He enjoys following the career of his favorite MotoGP racer, Valentino Rossi, almost as much as his favorite surfer, Dane Reynolds. Ashton’s other interests include playing guitar and caring for his pet hamsters. Ashton loves animals and recently took great care of his hamster, Shadow, during Shadow’s last days. He gave extra time and attention to Shadow as the animal succumbed to cancer and is now caring for his new baby hamster, Bear. Ashton is known not only for his athletic talents and kind nature, but also for his sense of humor and comedic timing. He has quite a knack for remembering punch lines from funny movies and comedians and, in conversation, knows just when to use them.—Andrea Swayne

GROM OF THE WEEK Ashton Wright

The Art of Surf

By Andrea SwayneDana Point Times

urfing America, the official govern-ing body for amateur surfing in the U.S., has teamed up with the Laguna

College of Art + Design for a presenta-tion titled “Do What You Love for Life,” Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m. at the Krikorian Theater, 641 B Camino de los Mares in San Clemente.

The program will bring together a panel of LCAD design alumni from the premier four-year art and design college, along with influential members of the action sports industry, to discuss education, ca-reers and artistry in action sports. Special guest designers and artists—from brands like Hurley, Surfer Magazine, Billabong and Vans—will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the indus-try’s most popular products.

Dana Point resident Pat O’Connell, Surf-ing Hall of Fame member and Hurley vice president of sports marketing, will also be on the panel. Attendees will have an op-portunity to ask questions of the panelists during a live Q&A session.

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Ashton Wright. Photo by Jack McDaniel

Surfing America teams up with LCAD for free art in action sports careers panel discussion and movie event

The event is free and includes a private screening of Surfer Magazine’s movie Hot 100 and Billabong’s film Code Red.

The event is timed to coincide with the Surfing America USA Championships be-ing held June 15 through 23 at the Hun-tington Beach Pier and San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles.

For more information, see www.surfin-gamerica.org. DP

SURF RESULTS

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association Surfin’ ’60s Vintage Board Contest, June 9, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach

GIDGETS: 1. Rachael Tilly; 2. Katie Calkins; 3. Meg Roh; 4. Rachael Wendel; 5. Maya Bradshaw; 6. Hayden Rouse; 7. Pricilla Rouse. GREMMIES: 1. Dylan Cox; 2. Andy Neiblas; 3. Noah Cardoza; 4. Kyle Perez; 5. Kai Takayama; 6. Deano Michael. YOUNG GUNS: 1. Josh Rapozo; 2. Rubio Smith; 3. John Coshland; 4. Gabe Fimbres; 5. Michael Takayama; 6. Ed McMillen. KAHUNAS: 1. Mark Calkins; 2. Bob Ramirez; 3. John Vet-ter; 4. Mike Patrick; 5. Ed McMillen; 6. John Arvidson. PICK A STICK GREMMIES: 1. Dylan Cox; 2. Noah Cardoza; 3. Ben Cardo-za; 4. Kyle Perez; 5. Rachael Tilly; 6. Deano Michael. PICK A STICK YOUNG GUNS: 1. John Vetter; 2. Rubio Smith; 3. Gabe Fim-bres; 4. Rachael Wendel; 5. Michael Tilly. PICK A STICK KAHUNAS: 1. Mark Calkins; 2. Katie Calkins; 3. Ed McMillen; 4. Bill Grey; 5. John Arvidson; 6. Tom Hammer. BEST ROD (CAR OLDER THAN THE DRINKING AGE): Dave Rosenberg, 46 Woody. UGLI-EST STICK (WATERLOGGED WRECK): Gabe Fimbres. BEST STICK: Mark Calkins, Bing. BEST NOSERIDE (’60S SURFER COVER SHOT): Dylan Cox. QUASIMODO (MICKEY MUNOZ WOULD BE PROUD):

John Arvidson. WORST WIPE OUT (CALL THE AMBULANCE): Rachael Tilly. ERIC VON ZIPPER (LEADER OF THE RATS): Rubio Smith. GIDGET (BOY CRAZED GIRL SURFER): Katie Calkins. MOON DOGGIE (ON EVERY WAVE, TOTALLY STOKED): Noah Cardoza. KAHUNA (SEASONED SURFER, MENTOR, SURFS ALL BREAKS): Mark Calkins. CLASS & STYLE (IN AND OUT OF THE WATER): Mike Patrick.

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 15-17: Surfing America USA Champi-onships, Longboard, SUP and 18+ Short-board Divisions, Huntington Beach, PierJune 16-18: NSSA National Interscholastic College, High School and Middle School Championships, Dana Point, Salt CreekJune 19-23: Surfing America USA Cham-pionships, U18 Shortboard Divisions, San Onofre, Lower TrestlesJune 25: Quiksilver King of the Groms, Huntington Beach, 9th StreetJune 26-July 3: NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, Huntington Beach, PierJuly 15: WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest StreetJuly 22: California State Games, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar JettyJuly 28-August 5: Nike US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier

Pat O’Connell. Photo courtesy of Hurley