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Time Will Tell

County and City Leaders Look to the Future with Time Capsule Celebration E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 7

Capsule Queens (L to R) Selena Forster, Miss San Juan Capistrano; Valeria A. Zagwolski, Miss San Clemente; and Nancy C. Buenger, Miss Dana Point, at the time capsule sealing and dedication ceremony in 1966. County and city leaders are now gearing up for a second time capsule. Photo: By Bill Laird for Laguna Federal Savings and Loan Association

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Five things Dana Point should know this week Ocean Institute Announces New Leadership THE LATEST: Dan Pingaro reportedly was dismissed from his role as President and CEO of Ocean Institute on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

In a press release issued on Monday, Oct. 21, the ocean education nonprofit announced changes in top leadership with the creation of the Office of the President—which includes President of Finance and Administration and President of Education and Operations.

The release did not mention Pingaro’s departure. Dana Point Times’ request for comment on Pingaro’s role at Ocean Institute was declined.

The Ocean Institute Board of Directors elected Lane Avery to serve as President of Finance and Administration. Avery has served as CFO for the Ocean Institute for three years. Dr. Wendy Marshall was elected to serve as President of Education and Operations. Marshall joined Ocean Institute in 2017 as Vice President of Education.

“Lane Avery and Wendy Marshall will lead the organization with a renewed focus on core programs built on over 40 years of excellence, as well as developing new revenue streams in the areas of retail, events, developments and partnerships,” said Michael Torcaso, chairman of the board.

Pingaro had been serving as CEO since April 25, 2017. Prior to that, he served as the executive director of Laguna Beach Community Foundation for three years and has served as CEO and executive director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit.—Lillian Boyd

Capo Beach Workshop Hears Suggestions from Community THE LATEST: With Capistrano Beach in dire straits after inclement weather and high tides caused the court and boardwalk to collapse and a sand deficit of approximately 50,000 cubic yards, the community and Orange County brainstormed solutions during a public workshop on the master plan for the beach.

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OC Parks hosted a community workshop to gather feedback on how to preserve Capistrano Beach, which faces coastal erosion and damage due to inclement weather. Photo: Lillian Boyd

on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Community members gathered in different groups and discussed various solutions. Adaptation toolkit ideas mentioned by officials with OC Parks and others included beach sand nourishment and relocating amenities and infrastructure landward.

“I’m sure it’s going to be a hybrid solution of some sort,” said Kelly Payne, one of the attendees.

Payne thought a submerged reef could be a solution, because it would open up more of the beach and protect amenities and infrastructure. It’s a solution that would satisfy him.

“We don’t have a solution for the rising waters,” said Payne, referencing the issue of sea-level rise brought up by officials.

The master plan objective intends to ensure sustainable public coastal access at Capistrano Beach. The design concept must meet regulatory requirements, and the final report and hearings are estimated to be ready by spring 2021.

Further public workshops will be held in winter and spring 2020, and online engagement is planned to be part of the process.

“We are attempting to do the planning process in the right way,” said Stacy Blackwood, Director of OC Parks.

Marc Campopiano, who lives in San Clemente, said more sand should be added and that there should be ways to protect and replenish the sand. Capistrano Beach is valuable because it adds to quality of life, tourism, the economy, the environment and the aesthetic nature of the area.

“I’m just sad by the decline, seeing the beach in a state of disrepair,” Campopiano said.

Historically, Capistrano Beach has been a narrow sandy beach, but it suffered very dramatic damage in 2018 and 2019, according to a presentation by officials.

Historical photos from the 1930s and 1950s were shown, and in 2005 the county placed protective rocks for the first time.

Additional rocks were placed in 2011.

The issues affecting Capistrano Beach are said to be similar to what the rest of the state coastline is going through. Officials asked the community to consider three questions: 1. What do they enjoy about Capistrano Beach? 2. What are their

concerns for the beach now and in the future? 3. What changes and improvements would they like to see?

Phil Stirtz, a marine ecology teacher at Aliso Niguel High School, says he is disheartened by what’s happened at Capistrano Beach, because the conditions at the beach have played a role in the decline of catamaran usage, which he’s passionate about. “Catamaraning” uses clean energy and allows two people to appreciate natural energy comparable to “having a Ferrari on the water,” Stirtz said.

“Bringing back a place like that and revitalizing, it’s critical to have a place to bring catamarans and bring in culture for future generations,” Stirtz said.

As for what to do, Stirtz mentioned building a reef to protect the beach and bring the sand back.

WHAT’S NEXT: Officials with OC Parks say the next workshop will be in January, when planners will present three alternatives for community input.—Collin Breaux

Coastal Commission Approves SoCal Edison’s Permit to Dismantle SONGS Facilities THE LATEST: The California Coastal Commission (CCC) approved a development permit last week that will allow Southern California Edison (SCE) to begin dismantling the twin containment domes at the San Onofre power plant once the nuclear waste has been removed and downloaded into its interim storage facility.

Much to the dismay of many in the audience who attended the CCC’s Oct. 17 meeting in Chula Vista, commissioners were unanimous in their decision to approve the coastal development permit, which came with a laundry list of conditions SCE must comply with in order to “protect the quality of coastal waters, ensure biological productivity, and protect against the release of hazardous materials.”

In a press release from Edison, the majority owner of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), the company states that the eight- to 10-year process of removing the above-grade structures, including Units 2 and 3, could begin by next year.

The “dismantlement of the plant structures will remove a significant amount of hazardous material from the site,” SCE explained in the release. “In addition, removing most of the above-grade structures will eliminate prominent visual features associated with the facility and start the process to return the property to landowners as soon as practical.”

The Coastal Commission’s report on the development permit notes that SCE’s plans to remove the infrastructure would leave

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“significant amounts of foundation, footings, and other existing material in place,” potentially leaving the coastal environment and community vulnerable to safety risk.

To address those concerns, Coastal Commission staff included several conditions in the resolution that requires Edison to provide annual progress reports of the project to the commission every June 15. Other conditions also mandate the development and submission of a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan, as well as a Spill Contingency Plan, to the commission for approval prior to the start of the project.

A late addition to the list of conditions included in the resolution would expedite a provision in the separate CCC-approved development permit from 2015 that authorized Edison to build its Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) for the dry storage of radioactive waste.

The 2015 permit required Edison to submit an Inspection and Maintenance Program by October 2020. That program, which is meant to ensure that the casks Edison uses to store spent nuclear material “will remain in a physical condition sufficient to allow both on-site transfer and off-site transport,” must now be submitted to the Commission by March of next year.

Edison has been working to decommission the plant, which currently sits on land owned by the U.S. Navy, since 2013.

Per the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Edison has 60 years to complete the decommissioning.

The federal government’s plan to establish Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a permanent storage site has been stuck in legislative gridlock since 2010, when the Obama administration cut funding for the project.

Tensions began to flare toward the end of the nearly four-hour discussion on the resolution, prompting the commissioners to take a brief recess before voting, as members of the public were interrupting.

However, when the commissioners came back for the vote, they approved the resolution in a unanimous decision, avoiding a roll-call vote, which was met with scorn from audience members.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to SCE, the latest decommissioning phase is expected to create about 600 jobs over the next decade, with most of the labor force coming from the San Diego region.—Shawn Raymundo

Former CUSD Foundation Director Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement THE LATEST: The former executive (Cont. on page 4) danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP (Cont. from page 3) director of the Capistrano Unified School District Foundation (CUSDF) pleaded guilty to three felony counts of embezzlement for stealing from the nonprofit’s accounts.

Michelle Colleen Hart, 44, of Fresno, pleaded guilty to three felony counts of misappropriation or embezzlement. She was charged with the crimes in August after it was discovered that she had embezzled the money by writing checks to herself and making unauthorized purchases on the CUSDF bank card.

According to a news release from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Hart was sentenced to 180 days in jail and five years felony probation. She was also ordered to pay back $18,000 in restitution to the nonprofit in addition to the $10,000 she had already paid back.

The Capistrano Unified School District Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that has since been renamed the CARE Foundation and is no longer

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Dana Point Resident Honored as Facilitator of the Year Art & Creativity for Healing held a major fundraiser for Dana Point resident Jody Marcon as their Facilitator of the Year.

Art & Creativity for Healing’s theme for their 19th annual fundraiser was A Monte Carlo Casino Night held on Saturday, Oct. 12 at AV Irvine. With 275 guests in attendance, net proceeds of $50,000 will help support the nonprofit’s emotional healing programs through art and creative expression for those living in pain, grief, fear or stress.

Seven years ago, Jody began her journey with Art for Healing in the Brandman Studio Certification Program. She entered the program thinking she'd learn class management or color theory. After a week of exploring the “Art4Healing” method, she discovered a deeper personal journey was underway. First-hand training allowed her to understand how to process emotions differently and how that can manifest itself on canvas.

Workshops are provided at no cost to more than 40 Southern California-based Nonprofit Partner Agencies dedicated to homelessness, domestic violence survivors, human trafficking victims, active military personnel and their families, veterans, seniors and children and teens struggling with abuse, illness, grief, and stress.

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affiliated with Capistrano Unified School District. CARE raises funds to enhance the educational experience of students attending public schools within the Capistrano Unified School District.

Hart served as the executive director for the foundation from May 2014 until December 2017 and resigned from her position after the theft was discovered.

CARE hired an outside certified public accountant to review the foundation’s financial records in order to determine the scope of the loss. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Economic Crimes Detail investigated the case and turned it over to the District Attorney’s Major Fraud Unit.—LB

Doheny State Beach Slated to Close Overnight Parking in 2020 THE LATEST: The California Coastal Commission approved a project brought forth

to Art & Creativity for Healing,” Art & Creativity for Healing’s Founder/Director Laurie Zagon said. “Everyone really enjoyed learning more about our nonprofit by viewing an exciting new video produced and directed by Aaron Inman Films of Los Angeles. The true success is all the new friends made.”

During the evening, Marcon was recognized as Facilitator of the Year, KidWorks OC as Nonprofit Partner Agency of the Year and Kay Hodges as Volunteer of the Year.

For more information about Laguna Hills-based Art & Creativity for Healing, call 949.367.1902 or visit art4healing.org.

Sponsorship Campaign for Marine Thanksgiving Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group has announced this year’s sponsorship campaign for Marines to celebrate Thanksgiving.

For $35, donors are helping provide a festive, fully plated Thanksgiving dinner with dessert to service members and their families. On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, Waterman’s Harbor restaurant in Dana Point will be hosting for the seventh year a complete plated Thanksgiving dinner, open bar, dessert and coffee for Marines and their families. Check-in starts at 12:30 p.m., and Thanksgiving dinner will start at 1:30.

Those interested in sponsoring a Marine or family member, visit danapoint5thmarines.com and use the secure PayPal form shown on the events webpage. If you prefer to send a check, make it out to the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, Attention: Thanksgiving for Marines, P.O. Box 471, Dana Point, CA 92629.

by the state Department of Parks and Recreation that will require temporary closure of Doheny State Beach.

The Orange County Register reported that overnight camping will not be available from late 2020 through early 2021, with work planned to repair and replace sewer lines.

According to a staff report presented to the CCC, the state beach will need to replace approximately 6,500 linear feet of existing sewer lines. The project includes temporary trenching, phased closure of the day-use area during construction and complete closure of the campground from Nov. 15, 2020 through April 1, 2021. It also includes demolition and replacement of vegetation outside bird-breeding season (Feb. 15-Sept. 1), construction of an approximately 6-foot-high maintenance yard lift station, rehabilitation and installation of manholes, and system monitoring.

A sewage system, which collects sewage generated from park facilities including restrooms, sinks and water fill stations, is currently conveyed to lift stations

on-site, then pumped to the South Coast Water District Sewer system off-site.

From there, it is pumped to a treatment facility inland from the project site. But the Register reported that the existing sewer infrastructure is in poor condition, according to State Parks.

The City of Dana Point has a certified Local Coastal Program; however, Doheny State Beach is located within the Commission’s retained coastal development permit jurisdiction area. Therefore, a CDP from the Coastal Commission is required, and the standard of review for the CDP application is Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. As part of the condition for approval, no more than 50% of the public parking at Doheny State Beach will be used for construction-related activities on any given day.

WHAT’S NEXT: The project will be funded through a Clean Beaches Initiative grant, with the goal of reducing bacterial concentrations at public beaches.—LB

Community Meetings SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Jody Marcon, of Dana Point, was honored as Facilitator of the Year by the organization Art & Creativity for Healing. Photo: Courtesy of Art & Creativity for Healing

Craft Fair Fundraiser to Benefit Lives of Women and Girls The Soroptimist International Capistrano Bay is hosting the 2nd annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point.

The event benefits the Soroptimist mission of supporting young women and girls in the community by improving lives through programs of social and economic empowerment. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 will be providing barbeque on-site.

“Jumpstart your holiday shopping while helping women and girls,” a press release for the event states.

Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer service organization for women who work for peace, and in particular to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

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FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Each Saturday, California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market. Craft vendors are available the first Saturday of the month. La Plaza Park, Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 6 p.m. The Dana Point Planning Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29

FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING 3 p.m. The Dana Point Financial Review Committee will hold a meeting in the Public Works Conference Room in Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 212, Dana Point.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30

MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB 7 a.m. Every Wednesday, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes people interested in making a difference in the local community and in changing the world at their weekly meeting. Doors open and breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. monarchbeachsunriserotary.org.

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County and City Leaders Look to the Future with Time Capsule Celebration

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

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he purpose of the first Orange County time capsule, which was buried in 1966 and unearthed in 2016, was to commemorate the building of Dana Point Harbor, OC Board Chairperson Lisa Bartlett said.

“Similarly, (next week’s) ceremony will commemorate the upcoming revitalization of Dana Point Harbor,” Bartlett said.

On Monday, Oct. 28, the public is invited to celebrate the next 50-year time capsule.

The event is being presented by Bartlett, the OC Board of Supervisors in partnership with Dana Point Harbor Partners LLC, Dana Point Historical Society, OC Parks, the City of Dana Point, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, and Ocean Institute. It will be held near El Torito in the Clock Courtyard in Dana Point Harbor.

The Dana Point Harbor Partners signed a 66-year lease on Oct. 29, 2018 and will be investing $330 million in the harbor’s revitalization.

Bryon Ward, one of the Dana Point Harbor Partners, will revitalize the retail experience and landside activities in the harbor with Scott Burnham through Burnham Ward Properties. “Dana Point Harbor Partners are looking to the future with respect and inspiration from the past,” Ward said. “We are proud to have the important role of being the stewards of the harbor for the next 50 years and beyond.”

Barbara Johannes is the president of the Dana Point Historical Society. She says that the future generation will be able to get an up-close glimpse of the priorities and concerns of today’s reality.

“I think it provides a cross section of concerns and goals that nonprofit organizations, grassroots groups and businesses had for the future. For example, Congressman Mike Levin submitted a letter of what he would like to accomplish while in office and what he’d like to see get done by 2069.”

The time capsule will contain submissions from local organizations, including the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, the South Orange County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and Capo Cares.

Johannes noted some of the unique submissions to be the Pageant of the Masters’ 2019 Official Program, “The Time Machine.” Mission San Juan Capistrano submitted annual reports from 2017 and 2018, guides and staff photos.

The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group submitted newsletters, mission statements and a small U.S. Marine Corps Flag. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 submitted a POW/MIA flag, as

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Then-Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett spoke at the unveiling of the 1966 time capsule, which was unearthed in 2016. Bartlett is now chair of the OC Board of Supervisors. Photo: File

well as a VFW programs and events list.

Capo Cares submitted a newsletter regarding the conditions of Capistrano Beach as it faces coastal erosion and repairs.

“All the items will certainly provide a good picture of what cities and groups are looking to preserve,” Johannes said.

“Future generations definitely won’t think we didn’t care, that’s for sure.”

Over the past month and a half, the Dana Point Historical Society has received and recorded about 90 items submitted to the Time Capsule from nonprofits, government agencies and Time Capsule sponsors, with more promised to come. The Time Capsule Committee will continue to accept documents until mid-November,

when all items will be turned over to Orange County Archives.

Like the first time capsule, there won’t be a sole permanent location. The first time capsule was first placed on Puerto Place, near the maintenance yard for boats. It was then moved to Baby Beach.

The Dana Point Harbor Partners will be determining the final location of the new time capsule in the near future.

Due to the space constraints of the Time Capsule size, the Time Capsule Committee asks the size of time capsule submissions be limited to approximately three 8.5 x 11” size documents (letter, photograph, brochure, newsletter, etc.) or the equivalent. An organization may also sub-

mit a non-document-style item, pending approval by the Time Capsule Planning Committee. Drop-off locations include the Dana Point Harbor Partners management office, City of Dana Point Administration, Coffee Importers, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, Bartlett’s office, Orange County Board of Supervisors or the Dana Point Historical Society Museum at City Hall, which is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.

The Dana Point Harbor custom clock tower will be unveiled on Monday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m. Those in attendance will receive favors, and a keepsake ticket will be distributed for the 2069 Time Capsule Opening. DP

The community is invited to celebrate the presentation of a new time capsule on Monday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Dana Point Harbor. Photo: Lillian Boyd Page 7

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Be A Part of Dana Point Harbor’s New Legacy

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ana Point Harbor is a worldrenowned destination that Orange County residents treasure greatly.

We have so much to be proud of at our Harbor, from the great restaurants that offer an array of culinary choices, to now being internationally recognized as the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World.

We also know how much time and dedication went into advancing plans for its revitalization. When I was first elected to the Dana Point City Council in 2006, one of my primary goals was to continue the effort to revitalize this aging treasure so that we, and future generations, could continue to enjoy this South County jewel. We are now on the cusp of a new legacy at Dana Point Harbor, and we will memorialize this with the dedication of a new time capsule.

In 2016, after 50 years, a celebration

was held to open the Dana Point Harbor time capsule that had been placed in the Harbor during its original construction and creation in 1966. Contained in that basic steel cylinder were more than 65 interesting, historical and important items that represented Dana Point and our surrounding communities at the Harbor’s conception. Some of those items included a historical overview and aerial photos of Doheny Beach from the State of California Division of Beaches and Parks; an Orange County News publication; official records and land deeds contributed by the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society; and a community attitude survey from THE BARTLETT San Clemente Jaycees.

BULLETIN Many more surrounding

By Lisa Bartlett community Chambers of Commerce, women’s and men’s clubs, American Legion divisions, and realtor groups also contributed artifacts that brought us all back in time to where it all began.

We are now at a phase of the revitalization to make our generation’s mark on our new Harbor! The new time capsule will be contained within a beautifully designed and crafted clock, protecting the artifacts of our time for the future

residents to unveil in 2069. In an effort to truly reflect the entire community, this time capsule will include items from South County Cities, communities and organizations that were not yet established back in 1966 when the original time capsule was sealed.

On behalf of our many sponsors, including the Dana Point Historical Society, I would like to invite you to our upcoming Time Capsule Ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m., at the Staging Area adjacent to El Torito Restaurant.

Join Dana Point Harbor Partners, LLC; OC Parks, the City of Dana Point, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, community members, community leaders and me to witness this historic occasion. For more information on the event, visit DanaPointHarbor.com.

This is a momentous time for Dana Point, as well as all of our South County cities and surrounding communities. The Harbor is an important part of our identity. Join us in being a part of the Harbor’s new legacy.

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Letters to the Editor WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE? ROGER JOHNSON, San Clemente

The Southern California Edison claim that there are no credible scenarios for radioactive contamination of our cities and towns is a specious argument. Former Congressman Darrell Issa testified that an accident at San Onofre could shut down I-5 and I-15, close airports, and cause the nation’s two largest ports (Long Beach and Los Angeles) to cease operation.

Writing in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Wall Street analyst David Epstein recently wrote that a nuclear power plant accident could cause the collapse of world financial markets. He added darkly that many experts believe a catastrophe is not a matter of “if” but “when.”

Many wonder if the low-level radiation Edison has been releasing into the ocean and air regularly since 1968 have resulted in cancer streaks here. Cancer is already the No. 1 killer in California, and radiation exposure is especially dangerous for women and children. The National Academy of Sciences wanted to study cancer streaks here, but in 2015 the powerful NRC terminated the research.

We know that San Onofre is vulnerable to terrorist attacks from land, sea, and air, and we also know that nuclear power plants were targets on the short list of 911 terrorists. The industry ignores these threats. The thin canisters Edison uses were never designed to withstand high explosives from truck bombs, missiles or airplane crashes.

Surrounded by public roads, beaches, parking lots and 19 airports, the plant is “defended” only by a few guys with guns. Consider the Israeli LORA missile designed to be concealed inside a standard cargo container. About 12,000 cargo containers pass by every day, and LORA could hit the canisters in 10

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minutes.

Nuclear warheads are not needed, since 3.5 million pounds of uranium and plutonium are already here. Remember that it took only 14 pounds of plutonium to destroy Nagasaki. Physicists have calculated that each of the 123 containers could release more deadly Cesium 137 than 1,000 A-bombs.

We have now become a de facto nuclear waste dump for the indefinite future.

Where is the public outrage for what is by far the biggest issue for the future of Southern California?

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EDITOR’S PICK

Friday | 25 ‘HALLO-WINE’ WORKSHOP 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate “Hallo-Wine” with stunning oceanfront views and indulge in delicious catered charcuterie boards and BOOze while creating your very own pumpkin-succulent arrangement. House of Sunshine owner Julie Jueden will walk you through each step of this personalized design, leaving you with the perfect fall piece for your home or office. Your pumpkin-succulent arrangement will include a small pumpkin, a variety of succulents, and any other materials needed.

Tickets are $40 and seating is limited. Appetizers and wine are included in the event price. The Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point, 34734 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.248.1316. eventbrite.com.

Saturday | 26 2ND ANNUAL SOROPTIMIST CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be plenty of local vendors selling all of their amazing crafts and specialty items. Come out for this annual event to promote the Soroptimist Mission of Supporting Young Women and Girls in the community. Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point.

949.481.8991. sicapistranobay.org.

REUSABLE TRICK-OR-TREAT BAGS 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Plastic in the ocean is not a treat! Create your own reusable trick-ortreat bag for Halloween. You will learn how much plastic is really in our ocean, its effect on ocean life, and what you can do to help.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Your ticket includes admission to Ocean Institute for the day to enjoy our Spooky Tall Ships theme and activities. Tickets are $12.50 for adults, $9.50 for children and $2.50 for members. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. oceaninstitute.org.

LIVE MUSIC AND HALLOWEEN COSTUME HARBOR CRUISE 8-9:30 p.m. Experience live music with a Dana Point Times October 25-31, 2019

Celebrate the official launch of the Dana Point Harbor revitalization project with the 50-year time capsule celebration near El Torito in Dana Point Harbor. Photo: Lillian Boyd

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28: 50-YEAR TIME CAPSULE CELEBRATION 3-5 p.m. This special occasion is being presented by Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Lisa Bartlett, in partnership with Dana Point Harbor Partners LLC, Dana Point Historical Society, OC Parks, the City of Dana Point, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and Ocean Institute. Hundreds of community members and local leaders will be present to witness this historic occasion, which will also serve as the kickoff celebration for the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project. Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and play a part in history. This event will be held in the Clock Courtyard near El Torito at Dana Point Harbor. 34521 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point.

Halloween theme from the deck of the Dana Pride every Saturday night as it cruises through beautiful Dana Point Harbor. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Dana Pride’s special Pride Punch. Full cash bar available; 21-and-older event. $28 per person. For tickets, call 888.224.0603 or book online at DanaWharf.com. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

Sunday | 27 HALLOWEEN TERRIFYING 10-MILER, SPOOKY 5K & 10K 6:30-11:30 a.m. Join Renegade Racing on this beachfront course with 10-mile race, 10K, and 5K distance options, plus a half-mile kids run. And keep an eye out for the trick-or-treat aid stations with ghosts and goblins along the course. But once you’ve caught your breath, the day is far from over. After the race are the awards, a costume contest, pumpkin patch, and pumpkin decorating contest. Salt Creek Beach Trail, Dana Point. renegaderaceseries.com.

BRUNCH AT RAYA 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A tempting brunch with flowing champagne awaits guests every Sunday morning in RAYA at The RitzCarlton, Laguna Niguel. Start with a fresh fruit martini and a selection of pastries, then enjoy a three-course a la carte menu. Cost is $72. One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point. 949.240.2000. ritzcarlton.com/LagunaDining.

Tuesday | 29 TINY TOTS: SEA STAR ADVENTURE SERIES 9:30 a.m. The final week of this six-week adventure series explores shapes, colors, textures and more. The session includes exploration, an animal encounter and an activity. This program is suitable for ages 2-3 years, with parental support. Dropin fee is $30 for the final session. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. oceaninstitute.org.

Wednesday | 30 LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Join Iva Lee’s for live music every Wednesday through Sunday. For the ultimate live music experience, be sure to reserve a lounge table on Fridays and Saturdays. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.361.2855. Check their website for the latest scheduled performances. ivalees.com.

Thursday | 31 HALLOWEEN PARTY AT STILLWATER 9 p.m.-midnight. StillWater Spirits & Sounds will host its 5th annual Halloween party with live music from Flashback Heart Attack!, a costume contest and prizes. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

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edro Almodovar’s latest film, Pain and Glory, is said to be influenced by Federico Fellini’s 8 ½ (1963). This is redundant and an understatement, but the comparison is also to be expected when you make a movie about a moviemaker. The good news is, it’s a lot more impressive than the Hollywood version of 8 ½, Rob Marshall’s Nine (2009). Even better, we also see Almodovar working with his regular collaborators, Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, with the latter delivering one of the best male performances this year.

In modern-day Madrid, famous filmmaker Salvador Mallo (Banderas) is returning to town for a special screening for the 30th anniversary of his breakthrough feature. Everyone is happy for his success, except him.

Salvador couldn’t care less about his career or even his art since he hit middle age. He’s overcome with all sorts of symptoms, ranging from depression, lethargy, back pain, headaches, tinnitus, insomnia and trouble swallowing. His answer to all of this is to take up experimenting with hard drugs on top of all his prescriptions.

Cruz appears as Salva’s mother in flashbacks. As is also the case with movies with fictional directors as the protagonist, one wonders how much is made-up and how much is art imitating life. For instance, just like Almodovar, the lead is a gay, Spanish filmmaker. However, I hope that the drugs are primarily fabricated for the film narrative. Pain and Glory is a bit tame by the director’s standards, but it still represents a return to form after a brief dry period, and it offers an introspective, subtle performance from Banderas that’s worth viewing.

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im Reynolds’ earliest memory of being drawn to music was when his older sister cranked up a Beatles LP in the living room of his childhood home.

From that point, he was locked in.

“Before I could play any instruments, I would grab my Tonka firetruck ladder and air guitar whenever the Beatles came on,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds just wrapped up the first leg of a tour as lead guitar for Dave Matthews Band—a band honored this month as one of the nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s official Class of 2020. On Nov. 13, he’ll perform with his own band, TR3, at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.

While recalling what initially pushed him toward music, Reynolds says he grew up during an era of music that people are still trying to dissect to this day.

“Rock was in full force,” Reynolds said. “This continuous habit of humans making and evolving music is what keeps me so inspired. The Beatles were just the beginning.”

Charlottesville, Virginia laid much of the foundation for Reynolds’ music career during the ‘80s and ‘90s. It’s where he met a young Dave Matthews—who was working as a bartender at the time—and encouraged him to start a band. It’s also where Reynolds founded TR3 (Tim Reynolds Trio), an eclectic fusion of funk, rock and jazz.

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Reynolds eventually relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico to pursue a solo career and then to Outer Banks, North Carolina in 2007. After meeting bass player Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan Martier, a few rehearsals later and several gigs throughout North Carolina, Reynolds decided to resurrect the electric TR3—and they’ve been touring ever since.

The newest TR3 CD and vinyl, The Sea Versus The Mountain, was released in February 2019. Like Some Kind of Alien Invasion came out in October 2014. Their first double live CD, From SPACE and Beyond was released in June 2011.

Fans shouldn’t expect TR3 to emulate Dave Matthews Band’s sound, Reynolds cautions. While both bands don’t confine themselves to one particular style, Reynolds describes TR3 to be electric, funky, operatic and edgy.

The show is a mix of updated Reynolds’ classics to wild covers of everything from James Brown, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson and Focus, to TR3’s ever-evolving catalogue of new material, Reynolds said.

But each show is unique.

“You never know what’s going to happen,” Reynolds said. “Depending on the venue, the crowd, the vibes . . . taking it live is a whole other experience. Different places give you different energy, and it’s a different experience.”

Tickets are $20 to see TR3 at The Coach House on Wednesday, November 13. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show scheduled to start at 8 p.m.

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WELCOME to CRIB to COLLEGE From infancy to undergrad and beyond, parenting is a job that seldom offers breaks. We hope this year’s “Crib to College” offers fresh perspectives and guidance for navigating your own family life. If you ever find yourself asking how old should your child be before letting them have smart tablet time, or how to pack in healthy ingredients to your kids’ diets, or how to keep track of all of the standardized tests students will have to take, keep reading!

Learn more about how school leaders and mentors are taking additional steps to promote healthy sleep habits, mental health education, healthy use of technology and partnerships with parents.

For students preparing to leave the nest, this edition of Crib to College includes instruction on how to get a jumpstart on the college search. The California State University and the University of California systems are now accepting early applications through Nov. 30. To help students make a decision on where to apply, we’ve compiled a list of several California universities, as well as information on the campus tours they offer.

South Orange County offers a myriad of resources to nurture and uplift your children. This year’s Crib to College aims to serve as a guide for those resources and equip you and your family with the best tools for a happy and healthy family.

Logging On HOW PARENTS CAN BEST MONITOR THEIR KIDS’ SCREEN TIME

BY LILLIAN BOYD

Now that children are being exposed to smartphones and tablets at a younger age, it’s important to keep in mind how much time young kids spend staring at a screen.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), preschool-age kids should not have more than one hour of screen time in a day. Although some pediatricians argue that even an hour can negatively impact children younger than age 5 with developmental issues.

For children older than 5, AAP says it is crucial to be consistent about limits. There’s no set recommendation other than ensuring screen time does not replace physical activity, sleep or “other behaviors essential to health,” according to a 2016 study.

The AAP offers a set of health and safety tips on media consumption, which includes

treating media as you would any other environment in your child’s life.

“Set limits; kids need and expect them,” the AAP says. “Know your children’s friends, both online and off. Know what platforms, software, apps your children are using, what sites they are visiting on the web, and what they are doing online.”

The organization also encourages “unplugged playtime” to give children a break. Screen time should not always be alone time, either. Co-view, co-play and co-engage with your children while they use screens.

“Very young children learn best through two-way communication. Engaging in backand-forth “talk time” is critical for language development,” AAP says. “Teach and model kindness and good manners online. Because children are great mimics, limit your own media use.”

To learn more about what the American Academy of Pediatrics says about media use and parenting, visit aap.org.

After the School Bell HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SOUTH COUNTY

BY LILLIAN BOYD eeping your kids busy outside of school could be key in a child’s development.

Fortunately, there are a multitude of options for children in the tri-city area, no matter their interests.

Sherry Murphy is the recreation manager for the Dana Point Community Center, which offers programs for youth including dance classes, martial arts, youth sports and music lessons—as well as CPR and AED training for babysitters.

“These kinds of opportunities really serve to help kids figure out who they are,” Murphy said. “These programs teach kids about themselves . . . what they like, what they don’t like.

It helps them figure out their identity.”

For Fall 2019, Dana Point Community Center offers a class that teaches the seven basic elements of art. The course provides building blocks in learning how to use paint, oil, pastel, watercolor and more. Dance classes include ballet, jazz, hip hop and acro dance, which is a technique of dance with acrobatic elements. “(This form is) a seamless blend of athletic tricks and creative choreography designed to improve flexibility and strength,” the course description says.

The various levels of karate classes touch on traditional Japanese styles of martial arts, with an emphasis on self-discipline, manners and respect for others.

“Our babysitter training class is a great opportunity for older kids wanting to get CPR-certified,” Murphy said. “The course offers instruction on babysitting guidelines and training for CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator) and First Aid.” Those who register for the class must be at least 11 years old. There is also a separate

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course that offers CPR and AED training for adults, children and infants experiencing emergencies.

The “Amazing Athletes” program teaches fundamentals of 10 different sports, focusing on development, agility and speed. Students learn about their muscles, good eating habits, hand/eye coordination, muscle tone and more. There are courses offered to 2 ½-4-yearolds and for 4-6-year-olds.

For more information, visit the recreation programs webpage at danapoint.org.

In San Clemente, Goal Zone focuses on skill development and healthy living. Each week, students learn new skills through drill training and practice games. On the sixth week, participants partake in a tournament between schools. The program includes a light snack and T-shirt. Las Palmas, Marblehead, Concordia and Lobo elementary schools participate in the Goal Zone program.

For information on more than 100 youth programs offered in San Clemente, visit sanclemente.org/recreation.

The After-School Experience is offered through Saddleback Community College Education and teaches art, science, cooking, sports and academic classes. All classes are held on CUSD school sites and follow school dismissal times. For more information and to register, visit saddleback.edu/ce or call 949.582.4646.

YMCA Orange County offers before- and after-school care opportunities in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program offers physical and educational activities such as sports and recreation, homework support, club curriculum and technology. For more information, visit ymcaoc.org.

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STEM3 Academy Provides Specialized Learning in OC

BY ZACH CAVANAGH tudents with social and learning differences in Orange County have a new way into STEM programs.

The Help Group, the largest nonprofit in the nited States serving children and young adults with special needs, has opened a third campus for its STEM Academy in Irvine.

According to its mission statement, STEM Academy (pronounced STEM Cubed Academy) “provides a robust Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-based curriculum to students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and other social and learning differences.”

According to the academy, there has been a 28 increase in the number of students with neuro-developmental differences enrolled in undergraduate STEM fields, and the STEM Academy is doing its part to add to those numbers and help with the increased need for STEM workers across the country.

The STEM Academy has four areas of focus content, method, pathway to careers and 21st century skills. Content is the specialized curriculum; the method is student-centered and pro ect-based learning with real-world applications; the pathway to careers exposes students to professional environments and partnerships to

New Programs at CUSD

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

The 2019-2020 school year has marked the start of a few significant programs meant to enhance students’ education at their schools within the Capistrano nified School District.

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showcase careers in STEM; and the 21st century skills focus on how students approach the world and engage with it.

The academy provides small class sizes with a maximum of 14 students and experimental learning approaches with assignments based on real-world problems. The academy also goes through an individualized education program process that gives each student a specific set of goals geared to them and their learning style.

The STEM Academy in Irvine provides tours every Thursday at 11 a.m. To reserve a spot, contact Tamika DeCambra via email at tdecambra stem academy.org or call 818.62 .6 86. For more information on the academy, contact Dr. Ellis Crasnow via email at oc stem academy.org or call 888.94 .1816.

The STEM Academy is located at 1 861 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA, 92614.

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BY GINA COUSINEAU Today, the odds of feeding our families healthily are stacked against us, due to the influx of highly processed convenience foods that are actually chemically formulated to prevent you from eating “ ust one Lay s potato chip.” That being said, how in the world do parents in ect nutritious food in their children at home, let alone on the go?

Step one starts with providing wholesome food choices for the family. Even if you are forced to get “takeout,” try to stick with foods as close to their natural package as possible. One rarely sees pinto beans in their pods unless we are growing them ourselves, but rather, we buy them dried or canned (low sodium, please). In both cases, they have been minimally processed and one cup provides more than half of our recommended daily fiber, 15 grams of protein, and a fat dose of folate. On the other hand, your favorite fish-shaped cracker could not be further from what nature intended. For the same calories, we see half the protein, zero fiber, and a whopping 480 mg of sodium.

For seriously picky eaters, soups and smoothies can be lifesavers.

Take my Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe. While the instructions suggest pureeing some of the soup to make it thick and creamy, go ahead and puree the entire batch, and even crunch some of those “crackers” on top for fun. The smell of the soup will entice everyone into the kitchen, and when the devices get put down, a beautiful family meal can be had by all. Smoothies are loved by most, so keep an assortment of fruit in the freezer and blend with milk or soymilk, nut butter, toss in some spinach or kale, a tablespoon of chia or flax seed, even a s uirt of chocolate syrup for some fun, and the entire family can en oy a uick and easy nutrient-dense meal or snack.

Gina Cousineau, a culinary nutritionist, is the co-owner of the San Clemente-based Mama G’s Lifestyle with Samantha Blankenburg, offering inperson and virtual nutrition, fitness and lifestyle consulting. She welcomes your questions and comments at www.MamaGsLifestyle.com. She also co-hosts the podcast “Calling Their Bull” available on most platforms.

INGREDIENTS: 1 1 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 2 tbsp olive oil 10 oz onion, diced 10 oz carrot, diced 8 oz zucchini, diced 16 oz Yukon Gold Potato, diced 10 oz cauliflower florets, finely chopped or riced

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme) 2 cups unsweetened nut milk (or sub any milk for added protein and creaminess) cups chicken broth 1 cup frozen green peas 4 Servings 85 calories each

DIRECTIONS: In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once oil is hot, add in diced chicken breast and generously season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for 4-6 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Remove chicken from pot and transfer to a large bowl; set aside for later.

In the same pot, add in 1 2 tablespoon olive oil, onion, carrots, potatoes, cauliflower and thyme. Saut for a few minutes until onion begins to soften, then add in almond milk, and chicken broth. Allow mixture to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

Remove 2 1 2 cups of the mixture from the pot and blend until completely smooth (be careful while you do this; vent lid and start slowly ), then transfer pur e back to the pot. Stir in cooked chicken and frozen peas. Allow mixture to simmer for 5-10 more minutes to thicken up a bit. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.

Recipe adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-chicken-pot-pie-soup.

Across all C SD s elementary schools, kindergarteners and their parents were able to en oy full-day sessions in classrooms and on campus as the district decided to implement the full-day program throughout the district following a successful 2018-2019 school year in which a dozen schools had tried it out first.

According to C SD, kindergarten enrollment increased by 8 students this year, as compared to last.

This year also saw the rollout of R.H. Dana Elementary School s Spanish Dual Immersion program in which students were taught in English 50 percent of the day and in Spanish during the other half.

To introduce the program this year, R.H. Dana s kindergarten class was the first to experience the 50 50-style education at the school, and they will carry it through each subse uent grade level until the 5th grade, when those students transition into a middle school bilingual program.

The school also saw a significant surge in kindergarten enrollment this year, as nearly 56 students were welcomed in August, up from the 29 students who were enrolled last school year, according to C SD. The district also boasted that R.H. Dana has seen enrollment numbers go up in its 1-5 grade levels as well, in large part due to “the positive changes at the school and enrichment Spanish program offered at those grade levels.”

And, with an increased interest in improving the mental health and stability of all citizens, but especially students, C SD has partnered with Hoag Hospital to conduct a series of speaking events called “Helping Teens and Families Navigate Mental Health and Wellness.”

During such events, a panel of sub ect matter experts on teen mental health from After School Programs for Interventions and Resiliency Education (ASPIRE) at Hoag will discuss a variety of topics that relate to today s youth while also answering audience uestions.

ASPIRE at Hoag is designed to help kids and teens who are experiencing emotional and neurobehavioral problems, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and other mental-health related symptoms.

The second event in the series, which is free to attend, is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Aliso Niguel High School from 6-8 p.m. The topic will be centered on identifying substance abuse disorders and the danger of vaping.

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Extending Help & Providing Hope Q&A WITH SUSAN PARMALEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WELLNESS & PREVENTION CENTER

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he Wellness & Prevention Center was founded in 2014 in response to increasing substance use and suicide rates among area teens. With the mission of helping teens lead healthy lives, the center started by providing mental health interventions and prevention education in San Clemente High School. The Wellness & Prevention Center now provides school-based services in two high schools and five middle schools, as well as extensive community-wide prevention education. We caught up with Executive Director Susan Parmalee to learn more about their program and what steps parents can take to help their children and teens.

health therapies that help to rewire areas that might be misfiring or may be chemically imbalanced due to trauma, genetics, closed brain injuries, transitions, substance use, and more. If we can help youth with mental health challenges when they first emerge, we can ensure a healthier adulthood.

What are some of your concerns about the youth in South Orange County?

Susan Parmalee

What is new at the Wellness & Prevention Center this school year?

Susan: Besides expanding service to the middle schools in Aliso Viejo (and in the next few months, Aliso Niguel High School), I am very excited about a contract we just signed with the County of Orange Health Care Agency that funds community education. This grant will allow us to implement extensive prevention education designed to increase the mental health literacy of adults and teens in South Orange County. Research supports the goal

of increasing a community’s mental health literacy in order to lower the stigma surrounding the diseases of mental health and addiction, increasing the chance that youth receive early interventions when warning signs first appear.

Why is early intervention so important?

Susan: The teen brain is amazing. After the newborn through toddlerhood stages, adolescence is the most active time for brain development and a crucial time for mental

Susan: Jean Twenge, PhD, from San Diego State University, has been following the advent of the smartphone as it correlates to rapidly increasing rates of clinical levels of anxiety and depression among US teenagers.

This amazing technology appears to correlate to a rise in poor mental health. While there is no causation link, in the schools we serve, we are observing the rapid rise of youth missing school due to symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is very important for parents to follow guidelines for introducing smartphones into a teen’s life. A good resource is cybersafetycop.com. Also, it is important for adults to be aware of the warning signs for anxiety, depression and other diseases of mental health. To learn more, go to wpc-oc.org; info@ wpc-oc.org; or call 949.680.0516.

FIVE WARNING SIGNS THAT SUGGEST YOU MAY WANT TO DISCUSS WITH A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL: 1 / Changes in sleeping patterns—both trouble sleeping and sleeping more—and changes in self-care, such as loss of interest in appearance 2 / Extreme mood swings, particularly anger and irritability—these can be signs of depression, nicotine use and some medical conditions 3 / Isolation from peers and family 4 / Participation in risky behaviors—this is often how teens unwittingly ask for help 5 / Drop in grades

Susan Parmelee, LCSW, is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Wellness & Prevention Center. She is passionate about supporting youth and their families.

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The Power of Purpose

BY RYAN DAHLEM, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL sychologists and educators are researching and uncovering the reasons behind rising rates of mental and emotional health issues in our nation’s young people. Leading schools are paying attention and addressing these issues through later start times to promote healthy sleep habits, increased mental health education and resources, promoting healthy use of technology, and parent partnerships focused on appropriate expectations and priorities for children.

While important, these interventions leave unanswered a fundamental question underlying the experience of today’s busy students: Why? Bill Damon, director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, sums it up this way: “The biggest problem growing up today is not actually stress; it’s meaninglessness.”

The antidote to meaninglessness is a sense of purpose, and educators are now exploring the pursuit of purpose as a vital component in the development of young people. The Stanford Center for Adolescence cites a growing body of evidence indicating that purpose is associated with academic achievement, vocational success, energy, resilience, and psychological and physical health throughout the lifespan.

But what is purpose, and how do we encourage young people to pursue it? Damon

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defines purpose as “a stable and generalized intention to accomplish something that is at the same time meaningful to the self and consequential for the world beyond the self.”

In short, find something that matters to you, connect it to a need in the world, take action and stick with it.

Damon’s team of researchers surveyed and interviewed more than 1,200 young people between the ages of 12 and 26, finding that only about 20% had found something meaningful to dedicate themselves to—a sense of purpose.

The remainder fell roughly equally into three distinct groups: the “dreamers,” those who have a variety of idealistic aspirations but have not yet taken action to put their ideas in motion; the “dabblers,” those who have taken many actions across a variety of topics, but without a deeper sense of meaning or sustained commitment; and the disengaged, those with no aspirations for purposeful engagement or any action taken.

What does the pursuit of purpose actually look like for a young person in the 20% identified by Damon Three recent high school graduates I know come to mind.

The first, Natalie, loved her math and science classes and joyfully pursued both subjects at the highest level. She also noticed there were fewer females in her advanced courses, so she started an annual math competition for girls that provided inspiration for younger students from throughout Orange County. Another stu-

dent, Jake, cherished his time in the outdoors during extended summer camps growing up.

He formed an outdoors club in high school and led his peers, many of whom were new to the outdoors, on local hikes. Years later, he is an instructor for a leading outdoor education outfitter, inspiring leadership, self-reliance and a love of nature in children. Finally, Jordan was fascinated by the political process and was active in a variety of congressional and international simulation organizations. Motivated by a national lack of teen voter turnout, she tirelessly organized local voter registration drives as a compelling peer advocate for civic engagement. She continues this work at her college in Washington, DC. In each case, the students were intrinsically motivated and experienced joy and meaning in their pursuits. Importantly, they found the intersection of what they love to do, their skills and a need in the world. This duality of purpose—something personally meaningful that has a positive impact on others—compels people to stick with it through ups and downs, developing resilience, optimism, their identity and a sense of belonging. These are the underpinnings of the positive effect of purpose on health and wellness.

So what role can adults play in the formation of purpose in children? Quite an important one, according to Damon’s book, The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in Life. While adults, especially parents, can’t determine a young person’s

purpose, there are a variety of ways they can help support it: 1. Model and explain your own sense of purpose. Children may misunderstand the work of parents and caregivers to be about meetings, deadlines and deliverables, while never hearing about the deeper meaning and impact of those tasks. Articulating how your work is personally meaningful and contributes to the world models a sense of purpose and even gratitude for children. This includes parents whose primary work is in the home raising children—something that will resonate with the primary beneficiaries of this purpose.

2. Have conversations with young people about purpose—without mentioning the word “purpose.” Young people have a lot on their plates, and the notion of discovering purpose can feel like a heavy burden. Start with finding opportunities to ask children what really matters to them. Follow up with “why?” questions to better understand the significance of their interests and how they might connect to a need in the world that leads to opportunities for action and meaning. As Damon puts it, “Listen closely for the spark, then fan the flames.” This dialogue helps personalize the underlying direction of purpose formation and can help “dabblers” prioritize. Dave Evans, who co-authored the book Designing Your Life and teaches a wildly popular course of the same title to Stanford undergraduates, calls this reflective process “compass building.”

3. Introduce children to potential mentors. The power of an inspiring adult who can guide a young person to seek their own purpose cannot be overestimated. In fact, of the hundreds of purposeful youth studied in Damon’s research, nearly all had mentors outside their homes. These adults serve as what Evans calls “brokers to the world,” with an ability to help young people connect their interests to needs and unseen opportunities in the world. The key to fostering agency and ownership in these mentoring relationships is to provide options, not answers.

4. Encourage an entrepreneurial attitude and optimistic outlook. Entrepreneurs are known for their ability to set goals, take risks, rebound from failure and find creative solutions. Approaching all of these with an optimistic, can-do attitude creates the momentum necessary to actually bring ideas into reality. This set of attributes also applies to purpose development and helps compel action, moving the “dreamers” toward purpose. The notion of prototyping is another tool entrepreneurs share with those pursuing purpose. Evans highly encourages prototyping experiences that range from imagining several different versions of purposeful action to interviewing those pursuing related forms of purpose to taking action at small-scale to gather feedback for reflection.

Ryan Dahlem is Assistant Head of School at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School. He is leading the school’s work on purpose development and partners with the Parent Teacher Fellowship on the Parent Up Speaker Series. This year’s theme, “Living a Life of Purpose,” recently featured Bill Damon and will continue with Dave Evans on Friday morning, November 1 and Mallika Chopra on Friday morning, January 24. If interested in attending, please contact Mr. Dahlem for more information at ryan.dahlem@smes.org.

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The window is now open to apply to any one of the schools within the California State niversity and the niversity of California systems, as such institutions are currently accepting freshman applications for the 2020 school year through Nov. 0. To help students make a decision on where to apply, we ve compiled a list of several California universities nearby and some farther away as well as information on the campus tours they offer.

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Daily Tours are offered Monday through Friday and are led by CS F students referred to as Titan Ambassadors. This tour is 90 minutes long and geared toward high school and community college students.

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There s also an option for an On Campus Housing Walking Tour, which lasts about 45 minutes, and includes a visit to at least one of the school s four different on-campus room types, excluding the off-campus niversity Apartments site. These tours occur Monday through Friday starting at 1 p.m.

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The SAT is broken down into four sections: reading, writing and language, math without a calculator allowed and math with a calculator allowed. The SAT is three hours, with a 50-minute optional essay. Some schools may ask for an SAT Sub ect Test, which comes in five general categories English, math, history, science and languages.

CT / The other most common test, the ACT originally an abbreviation for American College Testing tests the student s actual knowledge. The ACT has four multiple-choice sections in English, reading, math and science, with scores from 1- 6 in each sub ect.

The total time is just under three hours, with a 40-minute optional essay.

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CL The College-Level Examination Program can help students earn college credit at some colleges. Not all colleges accept this, and some offer different amounts of credit.

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BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

New Business BROKEN BLADES BARBERSHOP 34118 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point 949.933.7828 Website: bbbarber.com Instagram: @Viking_Barber Seth Janica fully embraces his Nordic roots when branding himself as a barber.

From the traditional Nordic runes on the logo of his barber business to his own Viking-esque red locks and shaved undercut. While the Viking warrior look is traditionally intimidating, Janica has a way with being able to connect with seemingly anyone who sits in his chair.

“There’s an art to being a barber that’s completely separate from your talent with hair,” Janica said. “You want to be accommodating . . . not too passive, but not overbearing, either. You have to know how to talk to people about what they want for their hair, know to ask if they’d like a drink.”

Janica underwent barber training in Orange County and then went on to work at Ray’s Barbershop in San Clemente and Dana Point.

“I had been cutting hair since I was 15 years old,” Janica said. “I never thought it would be what I’d want to do. But when I was taking courses, something clicked.

I understood concepts and techniques before the instructor would put them into words.”

While the Ray’s location in Dana Point

Seth Janica started his own single-chair barbershop, Broken Blades Barbershop. He says he first came up with the business name while attending barbershop school. Photo: Lillian Boyd

After the Dana Point location closed, Janica decided to start his own business, Broken Blades Barbershop, in a joint space with Eco Elegance Salon. The B’s in the shop name and logo take inspiration from the Viking rune symbol for B, also known as a Berkana.

recently closed, Rachel (Ray) Place continues to own and operate the San Clemente location.

“Ray taught me a lot about sheer work and how to treat a customer,” Janica said.

“I think I’ve really grown as a barber throughout my experience at Ray’s.”

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Prince

BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:

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hree-year-old Prince wasn’t always this handsome. When Prince first arrived at the shelter, he was covered in sores and missing most of his fur due to a massive flea infestation. After a little bit of care and a whole lot of love, he transformed into the fine-looking feline he was always meant to be. Add to that a sweet and outgoing personality, and there’s no way you can call Prince anything but charming.

If you would like to know more about Prince,

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The single-chair shop offers classic, senior and kids’ cuts, active duty military and first responder cuts, as well as straight razor shaves and facial grooming.

Walk-ins are welcome and online booking is available at bbbarber.com. DP

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please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. DP

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9. Bonds shall not be issued to fund the DPTBID. 10. The DPTBID shall include all lodging business located within the boundaries of the City of Dana Point with twenty (20) rooms or greater, or any timeshare as set out in the California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280. A boundary map is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

DANA POINT TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RENEWAL FOR 2020 November 5, 2019 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible) 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629 (Dana Point Council Chambers)

11. The assessments shall be used for the purposes set forth above and any funds remaining at the end of any year may be used in subsequent years in which the DPTBID assessment is levied as long as they are used consistent with the requirements set forth herein.

RESOLUTION NO. 19-10-15-01

12. The assessments to fund the activities and improvements for the DPTBID will be collected by the City on a monthly basis, and in accordance with Streets and Highways Code §36631.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST PROCEEDINGS AND ESTABLISHING THE DANA POINT TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (DPTBID).

WHEREAS, the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Streets and Highways Code §36600 et. seq.) authorizes the City to establish business improvement districts upon petition by a weighted majority of the business owners located within the boundaries of the district; and WHEREAS, lodging business owners who will pay more than fifty percent (50%) of the proposed assessment, as weighted according to the amount of the assessment to be paid by the petitioners, within the boundaries of the DPTBID have petitioned the City Council to establish the DPTBID; and WHEREAS, included with the petitions was a Management District Plan (Plan) summary that describes the proposed assessment to be levied on lodging businesses within the DPTBID to pay for destination sales, marketing, and programming programs, and other improvements and activities set forth in the Plan; and WHEREAS, the assessed lodging businesses within the DPTBID will receive a specific benefit from the activities and improvements set forth in the Plan; and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, CA 92629, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. 2019-09-17-03; and WHEREAS, the public meeting and public hearing to consider the establishment of the DPTBID have been properly noticed in accordance with Streets and Highways Code §36623; and WHEREAS, on October 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, CA 92629, the City Council held a public meeting regarding the establishment of the DPTBID, and the City Council heard and received objections and protests, if any, to the establishment of the DPTBID and the levy of the proposed assessment; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, CA 92629, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the establishment of the DPTBID, and the City Council heard and received all objections and protests, if any, to the establishment of the DPTBID and the levy of the proposed assessment; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has determined that there was no majority protest. A majority protest is defined as written protests received from owners of businesses in the established DPTBID which would pay fifty percent (50%) or more of the assessments proposed to be levied. Protests are weighted based Dana Point Times October 25–31, 2019

8. The assessments for the entire DPTBID will total approximately $2,100,000 in year one (1).

13. The City Council, through adoption of this Resolution and the Plan, has the right pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §36651, to identify the body that shall implement the proposed program, which shall be the Owners’ Association of the DPTBID as defined in Streets and Highways Code §36612. The City Council has determined that the Dana Point Resorts Association dba Visit Dana Point shall be the DPTBID Owners’ Association.

The DPTBID will include all lodging businesses, existing and in the future, available for public occupancy within the boundaries of the City of Dana Point.

Lodging business means: any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes, and includes, but is not limited to, any hotel, inn, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging house, public or private club, or other similar structure or portion thereof, rented less than thirty (30) days and incidental to normal occupancy with twenty (20) rooms or greater, or any timeshare as set out in California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280; provided that the burden of establishing that the facility is not a lodging business shall be on the owner or operator thereof.

on the assessment proposed to be levied on each lodging business; and

a) The activities funded by the assessment will provide a specific benefit to assessed businesses within the DPTBID that is not provided to those not paying the assessment.

WHEREAS, the City bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that an assessment imposed for a specific benefit or specific government service is not a tax, that the amount is no more than necessary to cover the costs to the City in providing the specific benefit or specific government service, and that the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the specific benefits or specific government services received by the payor.

b) The assessment is a charge imposed for a specific benefit conferred or privilege granted directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege. c) The assessment is a charge imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of providing the service or product.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT: 1. The recitals set forth herein are adopted by the City Council as findings and they are true and correct.

d) Assessments imposed pursuant to the DPTBID are levied solely upon the assessed business, and the business owner is solely responsible for payment of the assessment when due. If the owner chooses to collect any portion of the assessment from a transient, that portion shall be specifically called out and identified for the transient in any and all communications from the business owner as the “DPTBID Assessment” or “Tourism Assessment” as specified in the Plan.

2. The DPTBID is hereby established for a five (5) year term, beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.

3. The Plan dated October 11, 2019 is hereby adopted and approved.

4. The activities to be provided to benefit businesses in the DPTBID will be funded by the levy of the assessment. The revenue from the assessment levy shall not be used: to provide activities that directly benefit businesses outside the DPTBID; to provide activities or improvements outside the DPTBID; or for any purpose other than the purposes specified in this Resolution, the Resolution of Intention, and the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, improvements and activities that must be provided outside the DPTBID boundaries to create a specific benefit to the assessed businesses may be provided, but shall be limited to marketing or signage pointing to the DPTBID. 5. The City Council finds as follows:

6. The assessments levied for the DPTBID shall be applied towards destination sales, marketing, and programming programs to market Dana Point lodging businesses as tourist, meeting and event destinations, and other improvements and activities as set forth in the Plan.

7. Assessments levied on lodging businesses pursuant to this resolution shall be levied on the basis of benefit. Because the services provided are intended to increase room rentals, an assessment based on room rentals is the best measure of benefit.

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14. Dana Point Resorts Association dba Visit Dana Point, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §36650, shall cause to be prepared a report for each fiscal year, except the first year, for which assessments are to be levied and collected to pay the costs of the improvement and activities described in the report. The first report shall be due after the first year of operation of the DPTBID. 15. The DPTBID established pursuant to this resolution will be subject to any amendments to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code §36600 et. seq.).

16. The City Clerk, or his or her designee, is directed to take all necessary actions to complete the establishment of the DPTBID and to levy the assessments.

17. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 2019.

Joseph L. Muller MAYOR ATTEST: Kathy M. Ward City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE CITY OF DANA POINT

) ) ss. )

I, Kathy M. Ward, City Clerk of the City of Dana Point, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 19-10-15-01 was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of October, 2019, by the following rollcall vote, to wit: AYES:

Council Member Federico, Council Member Lewis, Council Member Viczorek, Mayor Pro Tem Wyatt, and Mayor Muller

NOES:

None

ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

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Creating Community ‘Fish Tank’ Warehouse Offers an Ecosystem for Art and Collaboration

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

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s local leaders of Capistrano Beach seek to improve and rebrand Doheny Village with updated zoning and building codes and more public art, Larry Robinson has turned his idea for a community space into fruition.

The Fish Tank, a warehouse converted into a creative, art gallery-style space, held a soft launch on Saturday, Oct. 19 as a way to introduce itself to Dana Point. Robinson says it’s been a five-year process, but it’s all come together, thanks to the collaboration of local artists and artisans.

The launch comes as the Doheny Village Working Group (DVWG) is gearing up to present suggestions on how to improve the village area’s parking, zoning and development standards to Dana Point City Council.

The city’s comprehensive planning efforts for Doheny Village have been in the works since 2010. The DVWG meets once a month and is comprised of the Doheny Village Merchants’ Association (DVMA), a group that formed in late 2016 to address concerns with a proposal on parking, zoning and development standards for the Village. Residents, business and property owners, as well as city officials, attend the meetings.

The Fish Tank’s launch featured

The Shape of Things to Come

Festival of Whales Artist and Logo Are Announced for 2020

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

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ika Denny’s roots take her back to the Orange County coastline.

With childhood visits to the Ocean Institute and residing in Dana Point during her art school days, it’s only fitting that the experiences that shaped her artistry have led her logo design to be selected for the 49th annual Festival of Whales in 2020.

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Larry Robinson says Fish Tank is a space for members of the community to come together to create and collaborate. Its soft launch was held on Saturday, Oct. 19. Photo: Lillian Boyd

artwork and creativity by local artists including Tom Clark and Ron Whitworth of Whitworth Design, as well as visiting artists including Poncho and the band Daring Greatly, from Calgary, Alberta.

“The way we were able to pull this off really speaks to the mission and purpose of the Fish Tank,” Robinson said. “Everyone used their own respective skills to collabo-

rate, and that’s really what I would like to see for the Fish Tank—people coming together and having a discussion to get things done.”

Robinson, of Fallbrook, has been a contractor in the Capistrano Beach area for 32 years. He’s a member of the Doheny Village Merchants’ Association and attends the Doheny Village Working Group

Ana, submitted an entry in a previous year’s design contest for the festival. The Festival of Whales Foundation Board was very impressed with the submission, says festival coordinator Andrea Swayne.

“This design really stuck out to the board,” Swayne said. “Mika’s artwork is the perfect celebratory feel to represent all the fun new additions we have planned for the Festival of Whales in 2020.”

Denny solely used Adobe Illustrator to create her design. She says it all came down to color and shape.

“I picked out the complementary colors that I know would make the eye happy,” Denny said. “I love playing around with interesting shapes. I love distinguishing shapes within other shapes. And I think that’s pretty evident in this design.”

Denny says she was inspired by Japanese woodblock art for some of the design.

“The splash of the whale tale makes the design pop out,” Denny said. “There are a lot of moving parts to it. The fun part of my creative process is playing around with shapes to create movement.”

Denny was born and raised in Laguna Beach, which has served as prominent inspiration for her love of the ocean and nature.

“Whales, in particular, are such an amazing thing to me,” Denny said. “They are so massive. In Dana Point, they just cruise on by. It’s awe-inspiring. You can’t believe that something that big can exist and be so close to us.”

Denny attended Cal State Fullerton for her degree in graphic design. After retiring from an in-house creative director position to be a full-time mom, Denny had more time to dabble in painting, mixed media work, children’s book illustrations and even jewelry making.

“I’m all over the place with my art. But ever since I was little, I’ve been drawn to it,” Denny said. “I’m so thrilled that something I’ve created is going to be part of something so big. It’s an honor.”

Although a logo design contest has not been held for the past couple of years, the plan is to revive it for the Festival’s golden anniversary event coming up in 2021.

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meetings to configure ways to update city code for Capistrano Beach.

Robinson says he wants to create a “cultural anchor” by offering events like “Tank Talks” (similar to Ted Talks educational discussions), gallery installations, music shows and classes.

“The future is full of possibilities,” Robinson said. “We want people to come forward with ideas for events, but those events have to stick with the themes of community, creativity and collaboration.”

Toni Nelson, co-founder of the grassroots group Capo Cares, says this kind of space is a vital asset for the Capistrano Beach community.

“A space like Fish Tank is a perfect opportunity to bring people together, get conversations going about how we can improve the community and fine-tune the vision we have for Capistrano Beach,” Nelson said.

Dana Point Senior Planner Belinda Deines has overseen meetings for the DVWG and gathered input from the community. Robinson says her leadership in the process has been integral in Doheny Village’s progress. She was also in attendance at the Fish Tank’s launch in support of Robinson’s vision.

“It’s really great to see people in Doheny Village take initiative in caring for their community,” said Deines. “Larry has been involved in the ongoing discussions on how to build a better Doheny Village, and we see his ideas come to fruition at this event.”

Robinson says he welcomes input and ideas for future events at the Fish Tank.

Fish Tank is located at 34233 Via Santa Rosa, Capistrano Beach. The warehouse’s website fishtankcapo.com is in the works, but Robinson can be reached at larry@ barrettrobinson.com. DP

Mika Denny’s Japanese woodblock-inspired logo design was selected for the 49th annual Festival of Whales. Photo: Courtesy of Mika Denny

Stay tuned for the announcement of entry information coming in the spring.

The dates for the 49th annual Festival of Whales have been set for March 7-8 and 14-15, 2020. For more information on next year’s event, visit festivalofwhales.com. DP danapointtimes.com

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Dolphin Report

CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs at Beckman on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Results were not available at press time, but check the South OC Sports Twitter and Facebook pages for updates.

The Dolphins tied with San Juan Hills for second place in the South Coast League, but Dana Hills lost the tiebreaking coin flip.

Dana Hills entered Division 2 as a No. 3 league representative, while San Juan Hills entered as No. 2 league representative and earned the bracket’s No. 2 seed.

Beckman was the Pacific Coast League champion.

If Dana Hills defeated Beckman, the Dolphins would play the Bishop AlemanyLakewood winner on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Dana Hills would host Lakewood and would travel to Alemany in Mission Hills.

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

For in-game updates, news and more for all of the Dana Hills High School sports programs, follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SouthOCSports

Denker’s Bloody Run Highlights Another Dana Hills County Title The Dana Hills boys cross country team crushed the competition to earn a record fifth straight Orange County Cross Country Championships title, its ninth in the past 13 seasons and a record 11th title overall. But the highlight of Dolphins’ run on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado was senior Carrick Denker literally giving a blood-and-sweat effort.

Denker has been the pacesetter for the Dana Hills boys this season, but his county title push took a hit midway through the three-mile race, when he was inadvertently pushed into a metal post and suffered a deep cut on his left hand.

Despite the deep gash to the bone, his blood-soaked hand and blood spattering all over his uniform and nearby runners, Denker pushed on to a third-place finish with a time of 14:44.2.

After the race, Denker went to a local hospital and received 12 stitches and a tetanus shot. He is not expected to be

Dana Wharf Fish Report Bass, tuna remain the main course

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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oastal fishing for bass and offshore fishing for tuna continued to be the course of action at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching.

In his weekly report, Captain Brian Woolley said the week remained on “regularly scheduled programming” at Dana Wharf.

The half-day trips pulled in calico bass in the kelp areas with clean water along the coast in the 65- to 67-degree range.

Fly-lined sardine was the bait of choice for the top anglers. Those who used clam and shrimp got sheephead on the line.

The three-quarter-day trips stuck with the

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Football Closes Regular Season at San Juan Hills Dana Hills senior Carrick Denker suffered a deep gash on his left hand early in his Orange County Cross Country Championship race, but Denker finished strong to secure third place as the Dolphins won their fifth straight county title. Photo: Gene Leon-Guerrero

sidelined very long. The Dolphins, who are ranked No. 2 in CIF-SS Division 2, compete next in the Riverside Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Sophomore Jai Dawson, who transferred from New Zealand last year, paced Dana Hills on the day with a second-place silver finish at 14:41.1, a personal record.

Dana Hills placed all five of its scoring runners in the top 25 to obliterate the field.

The Dolphins scored 64 points, nearly half of second-place Beckman’s 126 points.

Senior Omar Garcia finished 18th at 15:12.1, a personal record; junior Bran-

don Pizano finished 21st at 15:14.0; and junior Ryan Broadhead finished in 23rd at 15:16.0.

The Dana Hills girls cross country team finished sixth in the team standings with 202 points. Senior Marisa Gaitan finished 10th at 17:41.3, and freshman Allura Markow finished in 12th at 17:50.6.

bottom fish. Anglers here also stuck with the sardines to grab some rockfish and sculpin.

On the offshore trips, the Fury again made a longer-distance run to grab some tuna and reeled in some yellowtail on the offshore banks. The yellowtail came in between 18-25 pounds.

For more information on trips, check out danawharf.com.

7 sand bass, 18 sculpin, 5 sheephead, 20 whitefish, 38 rockfish, 86 vermilion rockfish, 48 bocaccio, 1 bonito, 35 bass released.

Here are the latest fish counts out of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching: Oct. 23 • 3 boats, 40 anglers: 14 calico bass, 3 sand bass, 7 sheephead, 5 whitefish, 25 rockfish, 48 vermilion rockfish, 40 bocaccio, 4 bonito, 67 bass released.

Oct. 22 • 2 boats, 61 anglers: 11 calico bass, 6 sand bass, 9 sculpin, 12 sheephead, 13 whitefish, 90 rockfish, 162 vermilion rockfish, 77 bocaccio, 97 bass released.

Oct. 21 • 3 boats, 49 anglers: 3 calico bass,

Volleyball Opens CIF-SS Playoffs Dana Hills girls volleyball kicked off the

The tremendous start of the Dana Hills football team hit the skids in league play, and the Dolphins figure to be winless in league play in their last season in the Coast View Conference, for now.

After a school-record 6-0 start, Dana Hills (6-3, 0-3) dropped its third straight game in a home loss to Aliso Niguel, 3710. The Dolphins have lost 10 consecutive league games. Dana Hills football will leave the Coast View Conference for the Pacific Coast League next season.

The Dolphins will finish at reigning league champion and current league leader San Juan Hills on Friday, Oct. 25.

The Stallions (5-3, 2-0) beat Trabuco Hills and Aliso Niguel by a combined score of 77-14. DP

Oct. 20 • 8 boats, 270 anglers: 42 yellowfin tuna, 11 skipjack tuna, 32 calico bass, 5 sand bass, 15 sculpin, 4 sheephead, 16 whitefish, 70 rockfish, 95 vermilion rockfish, 113 bocaccio, 2 barracuda, 6 bonito, 1 yellowfin croaker, 2 blue perch, 3 white sea bass released, 345 bass released.

Oct. 19 • 7 boats, 132 anglers: 8 calico bass, 5 sand bass, 46 sculpin, 4 sheephead, 14 whitefish, 45 rockfish, 149 vermilion rockfish, 43 bocaccio, 1 sanddab, 278 bass released.

Oct. 18 • 5 boats, 129 anglers: 4 calico bass, 4 sand bass, 29 sculpin, 3 sheephead, 15 whitefish, 33 rockfish, 122 vermilion rockfish, 28 bocaccio, 58 sanddab, 189 bass released. DP

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Yellowtail continue to be a nice catch on the longer offshore trips. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching danapointtimes.com

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

That Olympic Feeling Local Ripper Kolohe Andino Named First-Ever American Olympic Surfer

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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an Clemente’s Kolohe Andino has become the first American surfer to officially qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Currently ranked fifth on the WSL’s Championship Tour, he is the highestranked American male surfer in the world and one of only 18 surfers who will qualify for the Olympics via his world tour ranking. Andino even has a shot at winning the 2019 world title.

“It was a little goal for me at the beginning of the year; I wanted to finish world No. 1, and I knew that if I did that, it would be good enough, obviously, to qualify for the Olympics,” Andino said upon receiving his Olympic news during the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal this week. “I almost feel like I could tear up a little. I went and told my dad, and I’m just so happy.”

For Andino, the path to glory began when he was just a wee grommet. Son of former U.S. champ Dino Andino, he was basically born into San Clemente surf royalty. By the time he was 10 years old, he was already busting airs at Lowers.

And when he started surfing competitively, there was no looking back. The winningest surfer in the history of the National Scholastic Surfing Association, Andino was putting his high school years

In the hunt for the 2019 WSL world title, Kolohe Andino is the first American surfer to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Photo: Courtesy of Poullenot/WSL

in his rearview mirror by the time he already owned nine national titles.

Living up to the hype, Andino graduated to the WSL Championship Tour in 2012, when he was only 18 years old.

Signing sponsorship deals with bigname brands such as Nike, Red Bull and Target, he’s not only a competitive animal but a marketing department’s dream.

Despite all of his successes, the one thorn in Andino’s paw is that he’s never won a Championship Tour contest. He’s come close this year, finishing runner-up in a pair of events, but somehow the top

of the podium has eluded him. As this story went to press, however. Andino was still rolling at the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal in Peniche, with a very real shot at winning the event. Win or lose, when the Championship Tour concludes with the Pipe Masters in Hawaii this December, Andino will still have a numerical shot at winning the world title.

And even if he doesn’t come away with surfing’s top prize, he will still have the Olympics to look forward to next summer.

“I couldn’t be more excited to compete as an Olympian,” Andino said. “Surfers

are definitely unique in the fact that it’s almost more of a lifestyle and an art, but it should be really exciting. I love my country and I love athletes, and I’ve always loved watching the Olympics, so it’s going to be really rad just to be in that opening ceremony.”

Kanoa Igarashi, who grew up in Huntington Beach but holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Japan, has also qualified for the Olympics, but he has opted to represent Japan in the Tokyo Summer Games.

The composition of the rest of the U.S. National Surf team remains in question.

If the decision was made today, Hawaii’s John John Florence would join Andino on the men’s team. Kelly Slater, 11-time world champion, is also in the mix and has made his intentions clear. At 47 years old with nothing left to prove, Slater is eyeing the Olympics as a fitting capstone to his incredible career.

“I know certain guys have made it, but I got a lot of work to do,” Slater said from Portugal. “It’s a debatable situation, anyway. John John has been out for literally months, and he’s still ahead of me. That sort of speaks volumes about how well he surfed this year and his position. I haven’t performed the way I expect to perform or how I typically perform.”

For the women, Hawaii’s Carissa Moore appears intent on capturing her fourth world title, as well as joining America’s Olympic team. Behind her, ranked No. 2 in the world, is Lakey Peterson from Ventura. Peterson has been coached this year by local Dana Point charger Mike Parsons.

At this point in time, Andino is the only American to have locked up a spot for the 2020 Games, but that could change as the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal comes to a conclusion at the end of this week. Otherwise, the next round of announcements will happen during the Pipe Masters. DP

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

AJ IREDELL

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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ight-year-old AJ Iredell has not only been ripping lately, he’s been sharing the stoke and firing up the good vibes in every lineup he paddles out in.

Learning to surf around the Oceanside Harbor zone, his dad got him in the water when he was only 3 years old.

“When I was 2, I was in New Jersey in the winter, and I would see surfers go out, and that pretty much inspired me,” AJ said of his

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humble beginnings. “My dad and brother did it, so I figured out that I would try it when I was 3. It’s pretty hard, so not as many people can do it, but I’m pretty happy that I can do it.”

When it comes to what he loves about the sport and culture of surfing, AJ points out that it’s not how hard you rip, but how much fun you’re having.

“My favorite thing about surfing is that I get to hang out with my family and friends, stoke them on, have fun,” AJ said. “Every wave is different, so I get to try new tricks on every wave, and also—fun fact— if it looks dead flat when you paddle out, there’s always waves.” DP

Water Temperature: 67-68 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-12 Outlook: Wave size fades further on Friday, and is down in the 1-2-3’ zone by Saturday. New S swell and NW swell mix bumps up knee-waist high surf, (2-3’ faces), on Sunday. Light/variable winds for the mornings, followed by light+ SSW onshores in the afternoons. Nore S swell is scheduled for next week. For the latest details be sure to visit Surfline.com.

AJ Iredell. Photo: Courtesy of Jack McDaniel

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