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Always Dance Dana Point residents enjoy many E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 6 to “cut a rug” opportunities E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4 Aegis Marketing Director Nenette Lincumpao (left) and residents Don Sisson (green hat) Inga Price (pink lei) Barney Bailey (purple hat) and Aegis Living Concierge Iris Kraus (in yellow) enjoy dancing at the Aegis Living of Dana Point 10th Anniversary party on August 19. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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City and Business Calendar Friday, August 27 Shakespeare in the Park 6 p.m. Bring a picnic and enjoy the Dana Point Theater Company presentation of Romeo and Juliet at Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road. Admission is free but there will be bins accepting canned food donations to Second Harvest Food Bank. There will also be raffle tickets available for purchase for a prize worth $250! Proceeds will benefit the theater.

Saturday, August 28 Shakespeare in the Park (See Friday, August 27)

Emergency Preparedness Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern. Learn how to protect yourself and your family in an emergency and browse dozens of exhibitors and emergency vehicle displays. Admission is free. For more information call 949.248.3579, email jkirchner@danapoint.org or log on to www.danapoint.org/expo

Sunday, August 29

Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573.5033 or 951.271.0669. www. danapoint.org

Wednesday, September 1

Summer Concerts in the Park-The Platters Live! 3 p.m.-6 p.m. The final 2010 summer concert wraps up the series with music from the 1950s by The Platters Live! Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org

Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets at the Ritz-Carlton.

1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachrotary.com

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…Emergency Preparedness Expo?

THE LATEST: The City of Dana Point Emergency Preparedness Expo is set for Saturday, August 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Dana Hills High School, 33301 Golden Lantern in Dana Point. The Expo is sponsored by Southern California Edison.

“The EXPO is a family friendly event. There will be fun and interesting displays for all ages, including helicopters and large police and fire equipment, service dogs, valuable safety information and food,” said Dana Point Emergency Services Coordinator Jeremy Kirchner. “Families can learn important preparedness information from public safety agencies and preparedness vendors. Adults can learn about emergency supplies and training opportunities, and kids can experience what it is like to exit a smoke-filled house in a specially-designed environment provided by the Orange County Fire Authority. There will also be nearly 50 response vehicles on display, which means great photo opportunities for everyone. The first 500 families to arrive will also receive a free starter emergency kit.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Kirchner says the city organizes this yearly event in hopes that Dana Point residents will be prepared for future emergency events.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, log on to www.danapoint.org/expo, call 949.248.3579 or email jkirchner@danapoint. org.

—Andrea Swayne

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…Another CUSD Election Suit?

THE LATEST: Lawsuits continue to fly in the election races for five of the seven seats on the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Education.

San Clemente resident John Alpay has been sued by Republican-party activists who contend some of his ballot statement exceeds what is allowed by law.

The lawsuit is similar to two launched by voters against San Clemente Trustee Mike Winsten, Trustees Ellen Addonizio, Anna www.danapointtimes.com

Bryson and Larry Christensen. Additionally, a Laguna Niguel resident filed a lawsuit saying that opponents of a measure that would elect trustees in individual areas instead of at large went too far in their ballot statement, too.

WHAT’S NEXT: Ballot-argument statements are typically decided quickly to allow time to print sample ballots.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.danapointtimes.com.

—Jonathan Volzke

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…State Legislature Passes Whale Resolution?

THE LATEST: The California State Legislature passed Assembly Joint Resolution 44 asking the President and Congress to deny any proposals to lift the moratorium on commercial whaling. The resolution, which received Senate approval on Tuesday, August 24, details the State of California’s disapproval of the U.S. delegation’s support of the proposed lifting of the 25-year-old moratorium to sanction commercial whaling

by Iceland, Norway and Japan as a result of these countries’ promise to reduce the number of whales taken.

As the author of Resolution 44, Assembly member Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, said he is very pleased by the actions of the Legislature, not only from a humane standpoint but also with regard to the cultural and economic/eco-tourism roles whales play in California.

“For someone who represents a large portion of the California coastline, I could not bear to see the whale population further decimated,” said Hill.

WHAT’S NEXT: The resolution will now go to the Secretary of State to be chaptered as a resolution into law, stating the position of the California State Legislature with regards to the whaling moratorium.

FIND OUT MORE: The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is following the actions of the International Whaling Commission very closely. For more information on the HSUS efforts to uphold the moratorium,

log on to www.humanesociety.org.

Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to read the full story and the Joint Resolution 44 document. —AS

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…Harbor Helps with OC Food Drive?

THE LATEST: OC Dana Point Harbor has once again made the commitment to help out with food drive by providing four donation barrels within the harbor. Donations will be collected now through September 10 at the following locations: • OC Dana Point Harbor office, 24650 Dana Point Harbor Drive • Dana Point Marina Company, 34555 Casitas Place • Coffee Importers/Scoop Deck, 34531 Golden Lantern • OC Saling & Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place Last year’s food drive collected more than 6.5 tons of food, providing 10,301 meals. OC Dana Point Harbor’s contribution was more than 479 pounds of food.

WHAT’S NEXT: Donations will be distributed to the homeless, disabled, senior citizens on fixed incomes, the unemployed and the working poor in Orange County through nonprofit service organizations such as soup kitchens, senior centers, churches and shelters.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information on how you can help, call the harbor at 949.923.2236.

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…Edison’s Wheeler North Reef Alive and Well?

THE LATEST: The 174-acre Wheeler North Reef off San Clemente, an artificial kelp reef built by Southern California Edison during the summer of 2008, produced its first full kelp forest canopy during the past several weeks.

Edison provided reporters helicopter rides over the ocean last week for a chance at photos and some question and answer time with officials to explain the reef’s success.

Initial underwater inspections have shown

that the new man-made reef is biologically very productive, already meeting nine of 14 performance standards set by the California Coastal Commission in just the first full year of the kelp forest’s existence.

The reef is one of three environmental mitigation projects the California Coastal Commission has required to offset the impact of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station on coastal marine life. It is a successful creation of one of the nation’s largest and most complex ecosystems of its kind. Named after Caltech environmental scientist Wheeler J. North, one of the nation’s first kelp-restoration experts, Southern California Edison’s $46 million project is approximately one-mile off the coast of San Clemente and is creating a new habitat for local marine life.

“This whole project was part of an agreement with the California Coastal Commission to do a long-term study on the marine environment, particularly on the fish, the water quality and the water temperature and if any of those elements are impacted by the plant,” said Patrick Tennant, a marine biologist with SCE. To cool the plant at San Onofre, water from the ocean passes through the plant’s system and is then discharged through a larger diffuser pipe back into the ocean. Some experts wanted to know if the cloudy water actually inhibited the growth of the kelp, which is why the California Coastal Commission ordered the study.

WHAT’S NEXT: Some of the benefits of the reef include adding a significant amount of new marine habitat to the Southern California coast that both protects and nourishes as many as 50 different varieties of fish and invertebrates. The reef will increase recreational opportunities including fishing and diving originating out of Dana Point Harbor and other harbors along the coast.

“We’re happy about the reef’s growth,” said David Kay, SCE’S manager for environmental projects. “However, we’re cautious because it has to outlast the life of the plant. So I’d say we’re cautiously optimistic that it’s a longterm success, but it’s definitely a short-term success.”

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sce.com and to see a slideshow from the aerial tour, log on to www.danapointtimes.com —David Zimmerle

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Always Dance Dana Point residents enjoy many opportunities to “cut a rug”

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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ast week I had the opportunity to attend a party at Aegis of Dana Point as they celebrated their 10th anniversary. For those not familiar with Aegis, it is a lovely residential assisted living facility for seniors located on Camino de Estrella in Capistrano Beach. I fully expected to see a very quiet crowd enjoying Caribbean food and music from their chairs—the party’s theme “We Bring You the World” and that night’s focus included the tastes and sounds of the Caribbean. What I saw was something altogether different. This was a dance party!

The dance floor was full nearly the whole time with smiling dancers of all ages. Even some wheelchair and walker bound folks were so moved by the music that they “took it to the dance floor,” so to speak. Friends and family helped those who could not move their wheelchairs on their own by taking hold of the handles and rolling to the beat.

As I looked around the courtyard at those who were eating and saw nearly everyone toetapping to the tunes of the steel drum band, it got me to thinking about how natural it is for every human to start swaying to the beat when music fills the air. It’s an almost involuntary reaction to music. From the youngest babies to the elders in our community—and nearly every other around the world—we humans love to dance.

I recalled my summer experiences and how many times I had seen people dancing in Dana Point. From an impromptu visit to the Community Center where I saw young children dancing ballet to the soothing sounds of classical music to free concerts in the park, where it seemed like the same couple was always the first to stand up and start to

If it’s a dance party in Dana Point you can count on seeing Marjorie Ingersoll and Warren Shepard cutting a rug. They’ve been dancing together for 15 years and are usually the first dancers at the free Concerts in the Park. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Fall Dance Class Offerings PEE WEE BALLET: Ages 3 to 4 Instructor: Francina Mans & Andrea Varkel Enhance your child’s awareness of movement. This class will emphasize listening to music, simple stretching and ballet exercises.

No classes Dec. 21 – Jan. 1. #2676 Tu 1:15-2:00pm 9/7-11/9 $99/10 weeks #2786 Tu 1:15-2:00pm 11/16-2/1 $99/10 weeks #2677 W 2:00-2:45pm 9/8-11/10 $99/10 weeks #2787 W 2:00-2:45pm 11/17-2/2 $99/10 weeks BALLET/ACROBATIC: Ages 4 1/2 to 10+ Instructor: Francina Mans & Andrea Varkel Children will be taught by the finest instructors in the business.

The class includes instruction in the areas of creative dance and musical appreciation. No classes Dec. 21 – Jan. 1.

4 ½-5 ½ Yrs. #2678 Tu 2:00-3:00pm 9/7-11/9 $120/10 weeks 4 ½-5 ½ Yrs. #2788 Tu 2:00-3:00pm 11/16-2/1 $120/10 weeks 5 ½-7 ½ Yrs. #2679 W 2:45-3:45pm 9/8-11/10 $120/10 weeks 5 ½-7 ½ Yrs. #2841 W 2:45-3:45pm 11/17-2/2 $120/10 weeks 8-10 Yrs. #2680 Tu 3:00-4:00pm 9/7-11/9 $120/10 weeks 8-10 Yrs. #2842 Tu 3:00-4:00pm 11/16-2/1 $120/10 weeks 10+ Yrs: #2681 Tu 5:00-6:00pm 9/7-11/9 $120/10 weeks 10+ Yrs: #2843 Tu 5:00-6:00pm 11/16-2/1 $120/10 weeks JAZZ/HIP HOP FOR KIDS: Ages 5 to 10 Instructor: Francina Mans & Andrea Varkel Have fun and increase fitness through dancing to the latest upbeat tunes. This class will teach modern dance steps in a funfilled atmosphere. No classes Dec. 21 –Jan. 1.

5-7 Yrs. #2682 W 4:15-5:00pm 9/8-11/10 $99/10 weeks 5-7 Yrs. #2844 W 4:15-5:00pm 11/17-2/2 $99/10 weeks 8-10 Yrs. #2683 W 5:00-5:45pm 9/8-11/10 $99/10 weeks 8-10 Yrs. #2845 W 5:00-5:45pm 11/17-2/2 $99/10 weeks Page 4 • Dana Point Times • August 27–September 2, 2010

at the Dana Point Community Center

JAZZ/HIP HOP: Ages 11 and up Instructor: Francina Mans & Andrea Varkel This class is designed for students who would like to come and join in the fun of learning Jazz and “club” dancing. No classes Dec. 21– Jan. 1. #2685 W 5:45-6:45pm 9/8-11/10 $120/10 weeks #2846 W 5:45-6:45pm 11/17-2/2 $120/10 weeks TAP DANCING: Ages 5-17 Instructor: Francina Mans & Andrea Varkel Come join in on the fun and exercise that tap dancing provides.

Develop cooperative and cardiovascular fitness as well as poise and confidence while learning to tap dance. No classes Dec. 21– Jan. 1.

5-7 Yrs. #2686 W 3:45-4:15pm 9/8-11/10 $89/10 weeks 5-7 Yrs. #2847 W 3:45-4:15pm 11/17-2/2 $89/10 weeks 8-10 Yrs.#2687 Tu 4:00-4:30pm 9/7-11/9 $89/10 weeks 8-10 Yrs.#2848 Tu 4:00-4:30pm 11/16-2/1 $89/10 weeks 11+ Yrs.#2688 Tu 4:30-5:00pm 9/7-11/9 $89/10 weeks 11+ Yrs.#2849 Tu 4:30-5:00pm 11/16-2/1 $89/10 weeks BALLROOM HOLIDAY DANCE: Ages 16 to adult Instructor: Kaylaa Fox Learn basics and variations plus partnering skills as a great primer for parties, weddings, and cruises. Session I features the Waltz, Foxtrot and Nightclub Two Step, Session II features the Cha-Cha & Swing.

Holiday Dance Basics: Waltz, Foxtrot & Nightclub 2 Step: #2789 W 7:00-8:00pm 9/15-10/6 $50/4 weeks Cha-Cha & Swing: #2790 W 7:00-8:00pm 10/13-11/3 $50/4 weeks

SALSA & BACHATA: Ages 16 to adult Instructor: Kaylaa Fox Today’s hottest dances! Basics with easy variations and partnering skills to give you confidence on the dance floor. #2791 W 8:00-9:00pm 9/15-10/6 $50/4 weeks #2792 W 8:00-9:00pm 10/13-11/3 $50/4 weeks BELLY DANCE: Ages 10 to adult Instructor: Tina Enheduanna An introductory class to the ancient dance form that has celebrated woman’s body and soul for thousands of years! This course covers the basic muscle isolations, arm techniques and powerful hip work of belly dance in a fun and supportive atmosphere. No class Nov. 25. #1793 Th 7:45-9:00pm 9/16-10/7 $48/4 weeks #1794 Th 7:45-9:00pm 10/14-11/4 $48/4 weeks #2784 Th 7:45-9:00pm 11/18- 12/16 $48/4 weeks TAP DANCE: Adult Instructor: Nathalie Jenkins Learn the art of Broadway Tap dancing while increasing your energy level, coordination, focus and improving your reflexes.

Students of all levels will gain confidence by accomplishing fun routines within a few weeks. No class Nov. 2.

Beg. #2690 W 11:30a-12:30p 9/15-12/1 $144/12 weeks Adv./Int. #2692 Tu 11:30a-12:30p 9/14-12/7 $144/12 weeks The Dana Point Community Center is located at 34052 Del Obispo Street in Dana Point. Log on to www.danapoint.org/recreation to sign up online. Registration can also be done via mail or in person at the Community Center. Registration for fall classes is open now. www.danapointtimes.com

Eye on DP OTHER PLACES AROUND TOWN TO

KICK UP YOUR HEELS

Aventura Sailing Aventura Sailing is holding their annual Country Western BBQ and Dance Party on August 28 at 7 p.m. There will be a live band, line dancing and BBQ buffet. The cost is $20 per person and reservations are required.

Aventura is located at 24707 Dana Drive. Call Cindy Mannion at 949.493.9493 to join, or for more information log on to their website at www.aventurasailing.com.

Renaissance Dana Point Dance to live music every night at the Renaissance. Log on to their website, www. renaissancedanapoint.org to see their full entertainment schedule. Renaissance is located at 24701 Del Prado. For more information call, 949.661.6003 Brio Tuscany Grille Brio Tuscany Grille is a great place for dancing. Offering live music Tuesday through

Saturday. Salsa night is Wednesday. Log on to www.briorestaurant.com for a full schedule.

Brio is located at 24050 Camino del Avion. For more information call 949.661.6003.

Free Concerts in the Park The Platters Live! The final concert in the Dana Point 2010 Summer Concerts in the Park series is set for this Sunday, August 29 at Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, featuring The Platters Live! Dance to live doo-wop music of the 1950s. The show starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more info, visit www.danapoint.org or call 949.248.3530.

Labor Day Concert– Tijuana Dogs and the Dave Silver Band On September 6 the City of Dana Point presents the Tijuana Dogs (rock/pop) and the Dave Silver Band (original rock) from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lantern Bay Park. Admission is free. For more info, visit www.danapoint.org or call 949.248.3530.

Some of Francina Mans’ youngest students dance at the Dana Point Community Center. Photo by Robin Gray

dance, it seems like this town is full of opportunities to cut a rug.

Coincidentally I met “the dancing couple”—as they have often been referred to by residents around town—at the Aegis party.

Marjorie Ingersoll and Warren Shepard— who are not residents of Aegis—heard about the dance party and there they were. If it’s a dance party in Dana Point you can count on seeing these two. Warren told me that they’ve been dancing together for 13 years.

Marjorie was quick to correct him by saying it has actually been 15 years, and by the way, they are both single. They just love dancing together, she said.

DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY Ma di Sway n e All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Wednesday, August 25 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Scenic Dr., 34500 Block (12:09 a.m.) Authorities were contacted by a caller who reported seeing an occupied sedan parked in a no parking zone. The car did not have any lights on.

Tuesday, August 24 DISTURBANCE Olinda Dr., 33800 Block (11:50 p.m.) A caller contacted deputies to report a neighbor who was being loud and disturbing the peace.

This has been an ongoing problem. www.danapointtimes.com

What I like about seeing people dance, and dancing myself, is that it is something that seems to make everyone happy. You can’t possibly stay on beat and think about the woes and stresses of life. According to many scientific studies, dancing really does, like other forms of exercise, release chemicals called endorphins in our brains that produce positive feelings of well-being.

No wonder humans love to dance.

Francina Mans, dance instructor at the Dana Point Community Center for the past 18 years and in Laguna Niguel for 28, extols the virtues of dance for all ages—she has been teaching dance for 60 years begin-

ning at the age of seven—but especially for children.

“The physical aspect of dancing is mentally stimulating. You just live it. I don’t know what I’d do without my dancing. I think without it I would just lay down and die. It’s such a gift,” said Mans. “I have seen shy and insecure children develop and blossom. The shyness just disappears and they become very confident.”

I decided to ask one of her students to see what she likes most about dancing.

Jacqueline Goldstein, a nine-year-old ballet student of Mans’ shared with me a sentiment that was much the same of all I spoke

to on the subject.

“It just feels graceful and pretty and makes me happy and proud of myself. Once you’ve done a recital and all the people clap for you it just feels great,” she said. “I used to be really shy and then as I danced more and more I started to feel more confident about myself.

I love music. I listen to it all the time and as soon as I hear it, it makes me want to move. I hope that I can dance forever.”

Here’s hoping that we all can dance forever.

Get out there Dana Point and “shake a tail feather.” Maybe we should try out a new city motto—Dana Point is for Dancers. DP

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS San Marino Pl. / El Encanto Ave. (11:36 p.m.) Authorities were contacted regarding vandalism in a market parking lot. “Aztek” had reportedly been spray painted, in red, on the wall.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Del Obispo St. / Dana Point Harbor Drive (12:05 p.m.) A caller reported a maroon-colored vehicle stalled on Del Obispo. The car was occupied by an elderly female and was headed in an unknown direction.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Caracas St., 24400 Block (9:03 p.m.) Deputies were contacted regarding someone who was reportedly yelling at their children. The caller stated the yelling was coming from the house directly behind theirs.

DISTURBANCE Violet Lantern, 33700 Block (11:06 p.m.)

A caller contacted deputies to report a woman screaming. The caller thought it sounded like it was coming from the corner of Violet Lantern and Selva Road.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Sea Lion Dr. / Danalaurel (9:40 p.m.)

The caller reported seeing a suspicious person in a white American-made van with an unknown license plate. The subject may have been watching a movie. The caller was concerned because of recent loiterers in the area.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Old Golden Lantern / El Camino Capistrano (7:30 p.m.) Authorities responded to a call regarding a male who was seen looking into vehicles and rolling around on the grass in Heritage Park. The suspect was said to have a mustache, and was wearing a white shirt with blue jeans.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON La Plaza, 24600 Block (9:55 a.m.) Authorities were contacted because a male subject was seen loitering in the alley behind a print shop. The subject was said to be wearing a white T-shirt, dark blue pants and no shoes.

The caller was concerned the subject may have been in danger of getting run over for he was lying in the roadway.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Amber Lantern / Santa Clara Ave. (5:39 p.m.) A possible transient was seen swearing at people and acting suspicious at the end of Amber Lantern. The suspicious person was wearing a green hooded jacket.

ABANDONED VEHICLE Calle Dolores / Avenida Las Palmas (12:44 p.m.) Deputies were called regarding two vehicles that had been parked for one month. One of the vehicles was a white Ford truck that was partially covered. The other vehicle was a black truck leaking oil.

Monday, August 23 COURT ORDER VIOLATION Monarch Bay Dr., 0 Block (11:13 p.m.)

A female caller reported that her children had been with her ex-husband for the past week. The subject was supposed to return the children to her at noon. He did not return the children, so she went to his residence and spoke with her ex-husband’s father. The father reported the ex-husband had been on vacation with the children for the past week and did not know where they were or when they were going to return.

Sunday, August 22 DISTURBANCE Pasto Rd., 24300 Block (10:16 p.m.) A caller reported a group of people in a nearby condo complex being loud and possibly drinking alcohol either at or near a garage.

SUSPICIOUS EPRSON IN VEHICLE Crosscreek St., 0 Block (9:04 p.m.) Authorities were contacted when several subjects were seen occupying a motorhome at the caller’s location. The caller thought the subjects were drug addicts.

ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON Elisa Dr., 33000 Block (6:44 p.m.) Deputies were called after juveniles reportedly shot at the woman’s vehicle with a BB gun. The caller’s window was open and the BB hit her in the neck.

PETTY THEFT Pacific Coast Highway, 34300 Block (3:00 p.m.) Deputies were dispatched after a suspect in a surf shop dropped his backpack containing stolen items and began running down Pacific Coast Highway. The suspect had blonde hair, a baseball cap, a grey tank top, shorts and looked to be about 18 years old.

August 27–September 2, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 5

EYE ON DP HARBOR HAPPENINGS

Stand Up for Something!

A s a child, I was always told to stand up and be counted. Stand up for the right way—for justice, for the “American Way,” for your little brother and for friends and family! I’ll bet most of you readers had the same experience. I’ve tried all my life to follow that advice and now, there is even a sport for this type of attitude!

Stand Up Paddle boarding, or SUP, is catching on really fast across America. It’s an inexpensive water sport compared to fishing, sailing or cruising. Your equipment is only a board, paddle and life jacket. Navigation is by eyeball and skill can be rapidly acquired, B Y B A R B A R A if you have decent balance.

MERRIMAN In harbors and on lakes there are hundreds of people trying out this sport. Here in Dana Point, you can see dozens of them every day at all times of the day, with the exception of when the wind really kicks up. Once in a while, a confident paddle-boarder even has a passenger on the board, like a small child or a dog. I’m told it’s a very good core exercise, which gives your legs a workout while maintaining balance and of course your arms get a workout too.

A stand-up paddle (SUP) surfer and passenger enjoy a day at the harbor on July 4th.

Photo by Gibby/Zone57.com

Exercise like that would probably make me want to go have one of Jim Miller’s (of Coffee Importers) bagels—with cream cheese, of course!

Well here is a new event for Dana Point!

On Saturday, September 11, Dana Point Yacht Club is sponsoring a SUP event here in the harbor as part of our Richard Henry

Dana Charity Regatta. The regatta is in its 12th year and all proceeds from the sailing, fishing, predicted log racing, parties and now SUP, will benefit the Ocean Institute.

The races will start from the Dana Point Yacht Club docks early in the morning, with registration at 7 a.m., before there is any wind, and before too many boats start

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Set for September 10-12 T he Ocean Institute will present its 26th annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival the weekend of September 10 through 12.

Festival hours will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Toshiba Tall Ships Festival is the largest yearly gathering of tall ships on the West Coast.

Explore the majesty and wonder of tall ships through the smells, sounds and sights of real working tall ships. Interactive livinghistory encampments, including blacksmiths, scrimshaw artists, and the infamous Port Royal Privateers, are sure to entertain and amaze guests of all ages.

The Ocean Institute will be open for eventgoers to experience the work of the Institute first-hand in protecting the local watersheds.

Visitors can participate in hands-on activities, experiments and opportunities to get an up close view of sea creatures including jellies, rays, octopi and sea stars.

Exciting new events and displays at this year’s festival include interactive presentations by award-winner educator Jacque Nunez, a giant Humboldt Squid dissection (Sunday only), the photography of Richard Salas’ Sea of Light collection, scrimshaw, wood carving and knot tying demos, Pirate School and a complete reading of Richard Henry Dana Jr.’s famous novel Two Years Before the Mast by the Dana Point Historical Society.

See the tall ships American Pride, Brig Pilgrim, Spirit of Dana Point, Californian, Curlew, Exy Johnson and Irving Johnson battle it out in mock cannon battles, either landside or aboard one of these magnificent

leaving their slips. There will be a sprint (short) race for both men and women and a longer, “Around the Island” race for men and women. Both races are for paddlers over the age of 18 and we will welcome participants up to a limit of 100 entries. There will be prizes for the winners and goodie bags for all participants. Entry fee is a $50 charitable donation for the Ocean Institute. If you would like to participate in both races, you may do so for a charitable donation of $75.

On this same weekend, the Tall Ships Festival will be in full swing, so the harbor will be alive with activity. Our fishermen in the regatta will be out of the harbor before dawn, hoping to catch a prize fish. Sailors don’t get going until around 11 a.m. and the tall ships don’t leave their docks until later in the afternoon for the cannon battles. So, for a small window of time, the SUPs will rule the harbor.

You can sign up online at www.dpyc.org and click on Charity Regatta. Have fun, good luck and be safe!

The regatta includes a Marine Corps Twilight Fishing Tournament, a sponsor and VIP reception/dinner held at the Ocean Institute, racing for PHRF, non-spinnaker, and junior sabot classes, and a gala dinner and auction at the Dana Point Yacht Club. All events are open to the public. For more information and pricing, please go to www.dpyc.org. DP

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Cruise Schedule Friday, September 10 Tall Ships Sunset Parade Sail: (4:30 p.m.

– 7:30 p.m.) Members: $35 / adults, $26 / children (4-12yrs.) Non-members: $45 / adults, $34 / children (4-12yrs.)

Parade Escort Cruise: (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

Members: $25 / adults, $20 / children (4-12) Non-members: $30 / adults, $25 / children (4-12yrs.) Aboard the R/V Sea Explorer.

Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 Tall Ship Cannon Battle Sails (5:30 p.m.

– 8 p.m.) Members: $50 / adults, $40 / children (4-12yrs.) Non-members: $65 / adults, $51 / children (4-12yrs.)

Cannon Battle Escort Cruises (5:45 p.m.

– 7:15 p.m.) Members: $25 / adults, $20 / children (4-12yrs.) Non-members: $30 / adults, $25 / children (4-12yrs) Aboard the R/V Sea Explorer.

A tall ship participates in the mock cannon battle at last year’s festival. Photo by Andrea Swayne

ships.

For those wishing to remain on land, the Institute will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the cost for members is $6.50 adults and $4.50 children (ages 3-12). Nonmember tickets are $10 adults and $8 for children. The cost includes ship deck tours which will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., entrance into the Ocean Institute and

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a free parking shuttle service.

If you would like to book a cruise aboard one of these magnificent ships, there are many cruise options available including quiet sunset cruises and noisy and exciting cannon battles.

Log on to the website at www.ocean-institute.org for tickets or more information.

—Andrea Swayne

Mark Your Calendars with Other Upcoming Harbor Events Coastal Clean Up Day Sept. 18 Rainbow Battle of the Paddle Oct. 2-3 Turkey Trot Nov. 25 Holiday In the Harbor Dec. 3 Boat Rides with Santa Dec. 4-5 Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18

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Compiled by Andrea Swayne

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info The San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter will host “Bunnypalooza.” a Rabbit Adoption and Education Day on Saturday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Members of the public interested in bringing a bunny into their home should consider attending this event. The shelter staff is also looking for people who are interested in fostering a rabbit. Educational presentations are planned so people can learn more about rabbits.

A $20 adoption fee discount is being offered to those who adopt a rabbit at the event, making the total adoption cost $25. The shelter will have toys and food for sale and all proceeds from the product sales will go toward supporting the animal shelter.

Please call the animal shelter at 949.492.1617 for more information. The animal shelter is located at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente.

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This landmark A-Frame house on the cliff will be part of the DHHS Home Tour. Photo by Andrea Swayne

The DPHS is now accepting reservations for the 11th Annual Home Tour and Classic Car Show to be held on Sunday, October 3rd from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year’s tour will again be spectacular with 10 attractions ranging from the Blue Lantern Inn (and Blue Lantern Gazebo as headquarters), to beautiful historic and contemporary homes and gardens on the historic streets of Blue Lantern and adjacent Valencia Place.

Patrons will also be amazed to see the fabulous Cook Point compound on the Headlands, where they will tour both the lavishly remodeled and amazing French Normandy upper home and gardens (with endless unique features), as well as the famous lower historic seven level A-frame home which hangs over the cliffs and has been a longtime landmark for sailors. Also to be seen are the many one of a kind artifacts, originally collected or created by builder Ron Cook in the 1950s. Patrons are advised to wear flat, rubber-soled shoes to tour the Cook Point Compound.

Adding to this, is the yearly classic car show to be displayed on Blue Lantern just above La Cresta.

Join the DPHS for a breathtaking day that will be discussed long after the event.

For reservations, call 949.248.8121, email danapointhistorical@hotmail.com or visit www.danapointhistorical.org. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For sponsorship/advertising opportunities, please contact Ross Teasley at 949.235.7195 or ross@casadana.com.

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“Out of the Alley” By Tim O’Brien

Bob Rickerson, Gallery Director of The Saddleback College Art Gallery is pleased to present Earth: Fragile Planet from September 13 through the 30. This traveling exhibit, from the Society of Illustrators, New York, showcases the world’s most accomplished illustrators giving them a forum to set forth their personal views about the state of the world and the environment. The exhibition is divided into five categories: Earth, energy, air, water, and wildlife.

The Society hopes that through this exhibit the field of illustration will help contribute to social and ecological consciousness. The Saddleback College Art Gallery is very excited about the opportunity to present this worthwhile show.

Gallery hours are Monday through Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m.; Thursday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. An artists’ reception will be held Thursday, September 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Admission is free.

Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.

The Dana Point Woman’s Club presents a Hawaiian Paradise luncheon on September 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Street, Dana Point.

The Hula Connection will be entertaining after lunch to celebrate the end of summer so wear your mumus and leis. Also, mark your calendar for Oct. 7 as Josh Larson from the Karate studio will be teaching self defense and donating kubotans for keychains. For reservations or more information, call Jean Dyer at 949.837.5227 or log on to www. danapointwomansclub.com.

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The San Clemente Choral Society is excited to announce its seventh season in South Orange County. Under the Artistic Directorship of world-renowned arranger and director Dr. Stephen Sturk, the chorus will begin rehearsals at St. Andrews by the Sea Methodist Church in San Clemente on September 8, 2010. The fifty-member chorus is made up of men and women of all ages who are united by their love of singing.

Since its creation in 2004 the SCCS has become a vibrant addition to the cultural opportunities of San Clemente, Dana Point and surrounding communities by providing a place for singers and audiences to enjoy choral music of all types for mixed voices.

The Society presents two concerts per year: A Holiday Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May. Auditions are not required to join the group, but members must be able to carry a tune and be willing to commit the time and effort needed to bring about a polished and professional performance. Workshops on note reading and four-part harmony are provided for those with limited vocal training.

Always looking to add new members, the SCCS welcomes interested individuals, and encourages them to explore the possibility of participating in the 2010-2011 season.

For more information about the San Clemente Choral Society, check the SCCS website at http:/www.SCCS-Arts.org or contact SCCS Membership Chairman, Manny Bojorquez, by phone 949.361.8463, or email lulubojo@ cox.net.

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American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Dana Point is hosting their annual Survivors’ Banana Split Social on August 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo in Dana Point. Please RSVP to Rachel Alonso at 949.212.7181 or Rachel847@cox.net. Mark your calendars, form a team, volunteer or become a sponsor—the Dana Point Relay for Life is set for October 2 and 3 at Lantern Bay Park. Online registration is now open at http://relayforlife.org/danapointca. For more information about the Relay, contact Nicole Hinshaw at 949.567.0610 or Nicole.hinshaw@cancer.org.

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Nick Charles. Courtesy photo

Lord of the Strings concerts presents a concert by Nick Charles on Friday, Septemter 10 at the Dana Point Community House.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $25.

Charles has been a performing his brand of acoustic roots guitar around the world for over 25 years. His performances have always been in high demand in the Australian and international acoustic music scene. Charles typically plays more than 200 shows a year from Australia and LA to Kansas City and the UK, delighting audiences with his eclectic style.

His musical style draws on influences as diverse as Duke Ellington, Lennon and McCartney, Doc Watson, Merle Travis and Django Reinhardt.

The Age newspaper in Melbourne refers to Charles as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots guitar” and Artstreams Magazine called him “the best picker on the scene.”

Dana Point Community House is located at 24642 San Juan Avenue in Dana Point.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com or call 949.842.2227.

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Aventura Sailing would also like to invite the public to “kick up your heels” and join them for their annual Country Western BBQ and Dance Party on August 28 at 7 p.m.

There will be a live band, line dancing and a delicious, all-you-can-eat ribs and chicken BBQ buffet. The cost is $20 per person and reservations are required and seating is limited so call early to reserve your spot.

Also, from now through September 30, Aventura Sailing is offering a membership special. Join now for only $198 for an individual membership that includes a basic adult sailing course. Aventura is located at 24707 Dana Drive. Call Cindy Mannion at 949.493.9493 to join, or for more information log on to their website at www. aventurasailing.com.

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By Rachel Namson

News and updates on Dana Point’s business community

NOW OPEN Harbor Jeweler Be dazzled by Dana Point Harbor’s newest fine jewelry shop. Harbor Jeweler offers one of a kind, handmade jewelry featuring a full range selection of the finest gold, diamonds, platinum, pearls and precious stone creations displayed in their beautiful new gallery-like showroom.

The store also carries a line of more affordable designs created from sterling silver and natural stones. Whether a custom order design or displayed in the store, each piece of jewelry is handcrafted with care and precision. Tired of an older or dated piece of jewelry? Bring it into Harbor Jeweler to be refashioned into something gorgeous that you will love.

All the work is done on the premises by award winning jewelry designer and owner Vartan Jizmejian. Jizmejian is a fifth generation jeweler continuing the noble family tradition of crafting the most unique custom jewelry around. Vartan and his family of master jewelers have been creating and sharing their beautiful designs in Dana Point for 20 years. They are pleased to begin this new chapter of their business in their new Harbor store.

“When I was choosing a place for my new store, I searched from Ventura to San Diego and could not find a more wonderful place than Dana Point Harbor,” said Jizmejian. “I have lived in Dana Point for 18 years and I love it here.”

In addition to the handmade designs, Harbor Jeweler also provides complete jewelry and high-end watch repair.

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34515 Golden Lantern in Dana Point, 949.276.2424 Rado’s Fitness Three months ago, Rado Pagac achieved his dream of opening an elite gym of his own in Dana Point. Since moving to the United States from Slovakia seven years ago, Rado has been working his way up to Rado’s Fitness—the newest place to get healthy and get fit.

“I came to California seven years ago with one big dream—to buy my own fitness studio,” said Pagac, who aside from being a trainer, is also a competitive natural bodybuilder and fitness model. “My dream has finally come true.”

The gym is fully equipped with fitness machines, including over 30 spin bikes and six Reformer Pilates machines. In addition to the machines, which are available for use daily, Rado’s Fitness offers spinning classes and Pilates classes daily, yoga classes twice a week, a brand new Zumba class, and personal training sessions. Rado and his team of 10 certified trainers work not only to help clients get in shape, but also to stay healthy. As a new promotion, clients who sign up now will receive a personal training session and a nutrition consultation for free. New clients are also offered a limited-time-only deal of three months of membership for the price of just two.

Rado’s Fitness is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m., Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Above: Harbor Jeweler owner Vartan Jizmejian (L) and Richard Voskeritchian at Harbor Jeweler.

Photo by Andrea Swayne Left: Rado Pagac of Rado’s Fitness. Photo by Rachel Namson

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News Next Door

What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano SAN CLEMENTE

Parking Meter Rate Increase It costs more to park at the beach now.

Parking meter rates increased August 23 at beach parking meters and lots to $1.50 an hour. This represents an increase of 50 cents per hour from the previous $1 hourly rate for metered parking in the city of San Clemente.

The City Council voted to increase the fees at their May 21 City Council meeting.

This is the first time in nearly 15 years that an increase has been applied to the parking meter rates.

Areas affected include the Pier Bowl area, North Beach, Poche Beach, Linda Lane Beach and T-Street Beach. —David Zimmerle

SC Dentist Gives Smile Makeover to World’s Tallest Man The dental office of Dr. Eric Johnson recently announced that Sultan Kosen, currently the Guinness World Records title-holder for the “Tallest Living Man” will receive a complimentary, custom smile makeover from Dr. Johnson. Kosen first traveled from London to Virginia for a medical procedure, then continued to San Clemente to begin the dental treatment earlier this week. www.danapointtimes.com

The 27-year-old Kosen measures a staggering 8 feet, 1 inch tall. The part-time farmer, who uses crutches to stand, filmed the documentary, World’s Tallest Man and Still Growing as a way to raise awareness about his condition. He is featured prominently in the Guinness World Records 2011 edition.

Born and raised near Mardin, Turkey, Kosen’s growth was normal as a child until age 10, when he was diagnosed with pituitary gigantism after doctors discovered a tumor behind his eyes. The tumor was putting excess pressure on his pituitary gland, triggering the overproduction of growth hormones.

After seeing the Kosen documentary, Johnson’s wife, Christa, was moved by his story. “He has such a sweet spirit and has been through so much physically, emotionally and socially,” she said in a statement.

“I immediately felt the need to help him in some way.”

Dr. Johnson was just as excited as Christa when hearing of Kosen and agreed to become involved by giving him a full smile makeover. The Johnsons reached out to Guinness World Records and Kosen’s contacts to begin discussing logistics for the makeover.

“Kosen has had very limited dental care in his village in Turkey. We want to give him a brighter smile while restoring his overall oral health,” said Dr. Johnson, also

in a statement. “I am assembling a team of the finest specialists in Orange County, including oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, laboratories, EMT, and my own clinical team. Treating him will require us to think outside the box.”

Kosen said in the statement that his dreams include having a wife and family. “I feel privileged for the opportunity to help give him the confidence he wants to go after these dreams,” Dr. Johnson said. —DZ

Meth Bust on I-5 U.S. Border Patrol agents seized 14.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine during a vehicle stop on Interstate 5 in San Clemente on August 19.

About 7:40 a.m., agents stopped a Volkswagen Jetta on the interstate at the Avenida Pico exit. During an interview, the agents determined that the vehicle’s driver, an 18-year-old man from National City, gave inconsistent answers to their questions.

A Border Patrol K-9 team was called to the scene to perform a cursory inspection of the vehicle, resulting in a positive alert.

The agents then physically searched the vehicle and discovered access panels to the vehicle’s rear wheel wells that contained 12 bundles of crystal methamphetamine.

The overall street value of the drugs is estimated at $250,000, the Border Patrol

said in a release.

The suspected smuggler was arrested and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration, along with the narcotics. —DZ SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

City to Pursue New Affordable-Housing Project The Capistrano City Council on August 17 directed staff to pursue building an affordablehousing project on a former fruit stand on Camino Capistrano.

The 1.7-acre parcel is on the east side of the street, just off Calle Lorenzo. It could hold up to 17 units, Housing Coordinator Laura Stokes said.

Capistrano, like many California cities, is under pressure to build more affordable housing. The council received a report examining five empty parcels in town that could hold such projects.

The former fruit-stand site, however, is for sale now, for $1.5 million. Council members asked staff to reach out to the military and see if the project could be crafted to help meet veterans’ needs, too.

The new property is within sight of the corner of Junipero Serra Road and Camino Capistrano, where the city is moving forward with a 30-unit affordable project. —Jonathan Volzke

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our city streets and sidewalks, and ocean. (Trader Joe’s, McCool Flowers and Coffee Importers are among the really good guys.)

Here’s where you can help. There is legislation that has already passed the California Assembly and is headed next week for the Senate. AB 1998 would eliminate the dispensing of single use plastic and paper bags. We would be asked to bring our own multi-use carry containers, or we’d have to pay a nickel for a store supplied bag. All of this would begin in 2012. Governor Schwarzenegger has indicated he’ll sign the bill if it reaches his desk.

Many communities in California—San Francisco, Manhattan Beach, Malibu and Palo Alto to name a few—have already banned plastic bags. So far, Dana Point has not. This new law would ban single-use bags here and in all surrounding communities that contribute to polluting our ocean.

The Dana Point Earth/Ocean Society strongly supports this legislation, along with 96 other communities, businesses, labor, newspapers and other organizations. Please let our state Senator Tom Harman know that you support AB 1998. Email his office at emanuel.patrascu@sen.ca.gov,

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GUEST OPINION: By Don Bernheisel, Dana Point Earth/Ocean Society

e’re making a big mess, Dana Point. Too many of us aren’t getting rid of all the plastic bags and paper bags we get from stores and restaurants. And too many of those bags are winding up in our ocean, polluting the environment and actually killing seals and sea birds and the fish that ingest them.

But there’s something you and I can do about this mess, if we act right now!

California consumers receive about 19 billion bags a year, and so Dana Pointers probably get more than 15 million single-use carry bags a year. Fifteen million bags a year! This has got to stop.

Most of the bags we get are plastic, because they’re cheaper. Paper bags cost an average of four cents each; plastic bags cost only a penny. Sadly, most of our retail stores and restaurants use plastic. They choose to save money at the expense of our environment.

We’ll name these stores at another time. We’ll also name the stores who choose paper over plastic. Best of all, we’ll name the really good guys who encourage customers to bring their own re-usable bags and already are helping to protect

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or phone Emanual Patrascu at 714.957.4555. Do it now!

The Senator is going to vote next week on this important issue. Contact Senator Harman today. And tell your City Council members that we want to ban bags here in Dana Point.

Let’s clean up our mess!

Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to read the full version of Bernheisel’s letter.

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

HARBORING THE GOOD LIFE: By Lisa Zawaski, City of Dana Point; and Linda Homscheid, South Coast Water District

Tale of Two Systems

Sanitary Sewer System vs. Storm Drain System: Do You Know the Difference?

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o you think all drains in Dana Point lead to the wastewater treatment plant? Think again! It’s important to know where drains flow in order to prevent ocean water pollution in our community.

South Coast Water District operates the majority of the public Sanitary Sewer System in Dana Point. This system collects wastewater from indoor plumbing (toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, washers) and transports it through sewer lines to the wastewater treatment plant. The plant cleans and disinfects the wastewater to meet strict regulatory standards before it is discharged one-and-a-half miles offshore.

The City of Dana Point operates the Storm Drain System on public streets in Dana Point. This system prevents rain from flooding our streets and carries water directly to the ocean.

“Only Rain in the Storm Drain!” is our mantra.

However, rain is not the only thing that ends up in storm drains—if we aren’t careful. “Nuisance” runoff, such as excess water from sprinkler systems or wash water from cars and driveways or water from construction activities, can get into streets and gutters and storm drains. This flow can carry fertilizer, pesticides, litter, lawn clippings, motor oil, construction materials, metal from brake pads, pet waste and other pollutants down the storm drain. Unlike wastewater from homes and businesses that goes to a treatment plant, rain and runoff entering storm drains are not treated, but flow directly into our creeks and ultimately, the beaches and ocean—where you swim and surf! Another mantra is: “Never put anything down a storm drain you wouldn’t want to swim in.”

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Protecting our Storm Drain System and the Ocean You can help reduce the quantity of the pollutants entering the city’s Storm Drain System and improve the quality of our beaches, creeks and ocean: • Don’t over-water your yard or landscaping. Follow water conservation requirements and regularly monitor your automatic sprinkler system for runoff. Adjust sprinkler heads or shorten watering times, as necessary. See the South Coast Water District website, www.scwd.org, for an irrigation checklist and requirements, including designated days for sprinkler use in your neighborhood during the current Water Supply Alert.

• Sweep up debris and dispose of it in the trash—instead of hosing down your driveway, sidewalk or patio. Hosing into the street is illegal in the City of Dana Point and sweeping saves water too!

• Pick up after your pet and place the waste in the trash.

• Take your car to a commercial carwash that recycles the wash water rather than washing it in the driveway or street. Or, use a mobile car detailer that brings its own water supply and properly contains and disposes of the dirty wash water.

• Discard used motor oil and take household hazardous waste, such as paint, batteries and cleaners, to the collection center at Prima Deshecha Landfill, 32250 La Pata (at Ortega Hwy) in San Juan Capistrano. It’s FREE! Log on to www. oclandfills.com for more info. You may also dispose of used motor oil at South Coast Water District, 34152 Del Obispo in

Dana Point (Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), also free of charge.

Protecting our Sanitary Sewer System and the Ocean Obstructions in sanitary sewer lines can cause untreated wastewater to back up into your home or business and overflow into the street, storm drains and ocean. The key ways that you can help keep the sanitary sewer lines flowing smoothly are: • Don’t put used fats, oils and grease down the kitchen drain—throw them out in the trash—to avoid clogging pipelines.

• Don’t plant trees near the private sewer line that connects your home or business to the public sewer system in the street to avoid blocking lines with roots.

Talk to a licensed plumber about inspecting and cleaning your private sewer line.

Harboring the Good Life in Dana Point includes doing your part to protect our sanitary sewer system and our storm drain system. Remember, the ocean begins at your front door.

This column is a cooperative effort of the City of Dana Point and South Coast Water District to cultivate conscious living to protect and preserve our coastal neighborhoods and resources. If you have any suggestions for topics, please feel free to direct questions to lzawaski@danapoint.org (City of Dana Point) or lhomscheid@scwd.org (South Coast Water District).

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

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friday27 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 75° low: 59°

Justin Taylor Band

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Live dance music every Friday & Saturday at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino Del Avion, Monarch Beach, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

Rod Frias

8 p.m. Live artist tonight and tomorrow night at Wind and Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

Epiphany Cellars Wine Tasting

Go See Do

Concert in the Park: The Platters Live!

The final concert in the Dana Point 2010 Summer Concerts in the Park series is set for this Sunday, August 29 at Lantern Bay Park, featuring The Platters Live! The show starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m.

The term 3-D takes on an entirely new meaning at this concert—dining, dancing and doo-wop! Whether you choose to bring a picnic dinner or enjoy the delicious food choices offered for sale by the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, you’d be hard pressed to find a nicer way to spend a summer evening in Dana Point.

Spread out a blanket, have a bite to eat then dance (or tap your toes) to the 1950s doo-wop sounds of The Platters Live!.

Dana Point Farmers Market

Flying 57’s

Bluegrass Brunch

Summer Concerts In The Park

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo

Sawdust Festival

Speakeasy Nite

SC Criterium Bike Race

OC Foodie Fest

Marine Life

9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at La Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern.

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lively and harmonious bluegrass music during brunch at San Clemente’s newest bar and kitchen, The Next Door. Every Saturday. 647 Camino de los Mares, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.

2 p.m.-10 p.m. Two-day event with rodeo contests, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and more. Adults $20, kids $10.

Oak Blenheim RMV Riding Park, 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano, www.rmvrodeo.com.

8 p.m.-11 p.m. Fundraiser for the Cabrillo Playhouse at Casino San Clemente featuring a swing band, silent auctions, magic, casino tables, prizes, food and drinks. Tickets $75. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Tessa Marie Parker of Epiphany Cellars & Tessa Marie Wines. $20 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fifty of the most popular and unique food trucks in Southern California at Honda Center featuring food, entertainment and shopping to support local charities. Tickets $12 adults, $6 children, and free for children 3 and under. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

Shakespeare in the Park

Emergency Preparedness Expo

6 p.m. The Dana Point Theater Company presents Romeo and Juliet in Lantern Bay Park. Free. Saturday performance too. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

Grunion

7 p.m. Evening program at Doheny with guest speaker Naturalist Vicki. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dohenystatebeach.org.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

7:30 p.m. Outdoor theater presentation under the stars at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club. Festival seating—bring your own chairs. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military, $50 family pack. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 800.838.3006, www. broadwayboundoc.com, www.brownpapertickets.com.

JR Richards of Dishwalla

8 p.m. Popular music artist at The Coach House also featuring Josiah Leming of American Idol, 24E and Hollowell. Tickets $15.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

saturday28 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 55°

Artist by the Sea: Shaun Tomson

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The pro surfer and author visits the Ocean Institute and introduces kids and families to creatures that live in the surf zone from his book, Surf Creatures A-Z. Cost $16 per child. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. www.danapointtimes.com

Admission is free, but proceeds from food and beverage sales will go to support the 5th Marine Regiment.

Although this is the final event of the series, the city of Dana Point will present one additional free concert on the traditional end of summer—Labor Day. Mark your calendar for September 6 when the city Photo by Robin Gray presents the Tijuana Dogs (rock/pop) and the Dave Silver Band (original rock) from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. also at Lantern Bay Park.

Lantern Bay Park is located at 25111 Park Lantern Road.

For more information, log on to www.danapoint.org or call 949.248.3530. —AS

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Expo on protection during emergencies featuring exhibitors, displays and helpful info. Free starter emergency kit for the first 500 families. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3579, www.danapoint.org/expo.

BunnyPalooza

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rabbit adoption and education day featuring adoption discounts, shopping and info about bunnies at the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter. 221 Avendia Fabricante, San Clemente, 949.492.1617, www.petprojectfoundation.org.

Berlin

8 p.m. New-wave band plays at The Coach House with Early April and Pretty in Stereo. $23.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Tossed Salad

7 p.m.-9 p.m. Drag show at Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

sunday29 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 55°

Kelly Fitzgerald Brunch

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Patio stage musician with Bottomless Champagne Brunch at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Boys of Summer

9 p.m.-11:55 p.m. Live at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

3 p.m.-7 p.m. The band plays blues, jazz, R&B and originals at Coconuts. 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capo Beach, 949.248.2448.

3 p.m.-6 p.m. Dana Point’s free outdoor concert series featuring The Platters Live! (’50s music) at Heritage Park; includes fundraiser for the 5th Marines with food and drinks. 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Final day of the summer art festival in Laguna Beach with displays, activities, sales, food, music, demonstrations and much more. General admission $7.75. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

7 a.m.-4 p.m. Cyclists from all over the southwest will converge in San Clemente to race their bikes on a .81-mile course for glory, prizes and a chance at winning the John Cuchessi Memorial Trophy. For more info: 949.677.2647, www.sccriterium.com.

7:45 p.m. Evening nature program at Doheny Beach with Ranger Brian. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dohenystatebeach.org.

Beatles’ Sunday

6 p.m.-8 p.m. Jason Feddy and Friends perform Beatles’ classics at the Festival of Arts grounds. Admission $7. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.464.4282, www.foapom.com.

monday30 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 69° low: 55°

Mommy Movie Monday

10 a.m. Screening of Nanny McPhee Returns for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

Jazz Faculty Season Opener

7 p.m. Jazz faculty musicians of Saddleback College perform their first show of the season in McKinney Theater. Tickets $10 general; $7 students/seniors. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

$5 Mondays

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for happy hour featuring three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer from $5 and up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Zorro Unmasked

10 a.m.-4 p.m. The popular exhibit featuring the cinematic history of Zorro at Mission SJC is extended until Sept 6. Admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Poul Pederson

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Acoustic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Madi Swayne

Burger Junkies

RATE IT!

415 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.498.5865

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Handmade burgers and French fries MOST POPULAR ITEM: Triple and double cheeseburgers with a side of “Junkie Fries” “Getcha Grub On!” is the tag line at Burger Junkies, where owners Jack and Mike have been offering up delicious handmade burgers and fries since their grand opening two weeks ago. The menu—neither limited, nor boring—also offers hot dogs, corn dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, milkshakes, onion rings and homemade chili. In fact, their most popular item, Junkie Fries, are anything but ordinary. The fries come to you smothered in Burger Junkies’ special sauce, grilled onions, and melted cheese—very messy, but very delicious. According to Burger Junkies regulars Cole and Monty Montgomery, the burgers are “awesome!” People are also talking about the incredible touch-screen soda machine featuring over 100 flavors, where you can get almost any flavor combination you can think of. Whether you crave an old-fashioned Coca-Cola or a raspberry Sprite, this is the place to satisfy your craving for an ice-cold fountain drink. Stop in for a snack, or for a cheeseburger stacked three patties high with melted cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion and plenty of the special sauce.

Burger Junkies regulars (L to R) Cole, Linda and Monty Montgomery say the cheeseburgers are, “awesome!” Photo by Madi Swayne

PRICE RANGE: $1.19-$7.87 RESERVATIONS: Not necessary

PAYMENT: Cash, credit card HOURS: Every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Go to www.danapointtimes.com and rate your overall experience.

We’ll post the results in next week’s issue of the DP Times.

Last week online voters gave

Hullaville Island Café and Company Store

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2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5.

(Cont. from page 15)

tuesday31 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 70° low: 56°

COAST CULTURE

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Final day to see the exhibit honoring the original waterman, “Whitey” Harrison, at Casa Romantica. $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

2-FOR-1 TUESDAYS

Half-price on all fishing trips, whale watching and other adventures at Dana Wharf every Tuesday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

TINA DIETZ

7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Modern lounge music with a twist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

COUNTRY DANCIN’

7:30 p.m. Live country music and dance lessons with the Kelly Boyz at OC Tavern. Cover $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

MIKE DEBELLIS

6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open Jam Session every Tuesday at Blue Danube; all musicians welcome. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186, www.bluedanubeoc.com.

WILL HEARD

WHALE WATCHING CRUISE

12 p.m.; 2 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts daily whale watching cruises off the coast aboard the state-of-the-art catamaran, OC Adventure. Tickets $39 adults, $29 kids 3-12. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

MAX BENNETT

7:30 p.m.-1 p.m. Music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

thursday02 forecast: sunny • high: 76° low: 61°

ALOHA RADIO

8 p.m. A new and exciting musical surf experience at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

ALL-STAR JAM NIGHT

8:30 p.m.–12 a.m. Hennessey’s Tavern presents host Martin Gerschwitz with guests Keston Barker, Tom Croucier, Bryan Rosem and Lou Gramm. Every Thursday. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

LADIES’ NIGHT

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

8 p.m. Live at BeachFire on “Taco Night.” No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

UPCOMING: SEPTEMBER 4

BEN POWELL

5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The fan-favorite Beatles’ tribute band performs at The Mission’s outdoor summer concert series. Features catered dinner. Table tickets starting at $30 still available.

26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

wednesday01 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 72° low: 57°

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS

Dinosaurs roam the earth in the spectacular theatrical arena show at Honda Center. Eight performances only thru Sept. 5.

Tickets start at $34.40. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

OLD CAPISTRANO FARMERS MARKET

3 p.m.–7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba in San Juan Capistrano; 949.493.4700.

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THE FAB FOUR

UPCOMING: SEPTEMBER 5

FIRST SUNDAY VILLAGE ART FAIR

9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 60 vendors will have arts, crafts and other fabulous items along Avenida Del Mar in downtown San Clemente. 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

UPCOMING: SEPTEMBER 6

LABOR DAY CONCERT

1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The Tijuana Dogs & The Dave Silver Band perform rock & pop music live at Lantern Bay Park. The 5th Marines will be serving food and drinks to raise funds. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

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

Have an event?

Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com

ON STAGE

Storyteller Hal Ketchum to perform at the Coach House

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art storyteller, part musician, all entertaining— since the early ‘90s Hal Ketchum has been entertaining audiences with his killer voice and a lyrical prowess with the power to transport the listener.

Since his first single, Small Town Saturday Night, (1991) shot to number one on the country charts, Ketchum’s talent has earned him a worldwide followHal Ketchum. Courtesy photo ing, 15 top ten hits and record sales of over four million. Just as likely to find inspiration watching a sunset as he is riding a crowded subway, Ketchum creates music that is identifiable to just about everyone.

Touring with band members Johnny Hiland (lead guitar), Michael Clair (guitar), Shawn Scruggs (bass) and Cody Leppo (drums), Ketchum is set to play at the Coach House on Sunday, August 29.

We caught up with Ketchum recently to talk about his music and his upcoming show.

What is it that you enjoy most about performing at the Coach House? It’s in the magic of the bands who have come before and those who will follow. The Coach House has such a great legacy. I’ve played there so many times that it’s almost like a homecoming when I take the stage. The welcome of the crowd is always a thrill and the room itself sounds magnificent.

What can concertgoers expect to hear on your set list? I like to take my cue from the audience and fill in from there.

That’s part of the beauty and intimacy of the room. My shows become a sort of conversation between me and my audience.

Your newest album, Father Time has been hailed as your masterwork. Can you talk about that a bit? It’s a compilation of songs I’ve written over the years along with some new music and songs resurrected from early live performances, like The Preacher and Me. The album was cut live in the studio over two days and I had a blast working with some of the best acoustic musicians in Nashville.

What’s next for you? I recently met with Steve Miller to discuss a future collaboration. A duets album to be recorded in Nashville is in the works.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Coach House or online at www.thecoachhouse.com. Tickets purchased at the door on the day of the show are $23. For more information call 949.496.7935. DP —Andrea Swayne www.danapointtimes.com

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Fully Equipped Heritage Christian Fellowship Church dials in students with school supplies

By Christine Jonas Dana Point Times

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s another school year fast approaches, the annual Heritage Backpack Project (HBP) through Heritage Christian Fellowship Church in San Clemente is well underway. HBP’s main focus is to get backpacks filled with school supplies to underprivileged children in the Capistrano Unified School District who cannot afford to buy the basics.

The project started four years ago with 100 backpacks that were filled and donated. Ever since, that number has steadily grown. Last year 310 backpacks were distributed.

And the goal for this year? A generous 500 backpacks.

An estimated 20 percent of all new students will need backpacks, and this puts the level of need in high demand.

The backpacks are filled with a variety of supplies that students will find of great use. However, a backpack is needed foremost and from there it is filled with items like notebooks, markers, dividers, tissues, book covers, pencils and erasers.

As a community involvement project, people can get involved in various ways; some simply write a check, some donate empty backpacks to be filled, some donate supplies and others go out and buy the 29 items on the supply list and fill a backpack.

Every little bit makes a difference.

With some kids showing up on the first day of school with just a piece of paper and a pencil, learning to the best of their abilities can be difficult.

The HBP equips them with the tools they need in order to truly thrive in the classroom.

The project also helps underprivileged children feel equal, providing a new start to the year for kids who would not have otherwise been able to afford brand new supplies.

“I love diversity, but as Gigi and her new backpack. a little kid it’s not good to Photo by Christine Jonas be different,” said Dorothy Dunn, who is the Outreach Pastor at Heritage Christian Fellowship and heads the HBP every year. “So this helps make kids feel the same.”

When the backpacks have been collected and are ready for donation, they are distributed to a variety of schools in CUSD before school starts. It is vital to get the backpacks out to the kids before the first day of school, so they can come back excited and properly prepared.

Now that the Heritage Backpack Project has grown and is known around CUSD, people regularly call Heritage Church or Page 18 • Dana Point Times • August 27–September 2, 2010

Dorothy Dunn (right), Outreach pastor at Heritage Church, heads the Heritage Backpack Project. Photos by Christine Jonas

Dunn around this time of the year and request backpacks.

“Some people call asking for three backpacks, while others call asking for 50. We get a range of requests and try to fill them as best we can,” Dunn said. “We have 397 backpacks requested so far. It’s really exciting. We’re really looking to do about 500 of those.”

On top of the requested backpacks, the HBP gives the rest to local schools.

To figure out where the most need is, the project contacts schools within the district and they provide very specific numbers.

“Schools are very clear with their needs,” said Dunn. “They know who is returning and who will need backpacks, and we can distribute them that way.”

Along with helping kids, donors can add personal touches to the backpacks they put together; kind and happy notes, various small items—like small toys, hair clips or a small snack—or anything the donor would like to do to make it a little more special.

HBP also puts together “Teacher Emergency Kits.” These kits include room decorations, paper, staplers and other things teachers might need. The kits are placed in the office of the school, and the teachers can take and use what they need for their rooms.

This year, five kits will be made and distributed.

“The teachers just love these kits, because they add so much to their rooms and it saves them from having to spend a ton of extra money,” Dunn said.

For people wishing to help, the HBP is very easy to get

involved with because it is a short-term project, and the level of involvement is up to the volunteer or donor.

To donate, get a supply list, or for more information contact Dorothy Dunn at 949.322.1137, or go to www.hcfsc.org and click on the News/Events tab. Finished backpacks can be brought to Heritage Church at 190 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, or Dunn can collect them from your house. The HBP will be accepting donations until school begins (September 8) and shortly thereafter. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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SPORTS

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& OUTDOORS Stories, scores, schedules & more

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5 Best Bets BASEBALL

Orioles vs. Angels, Angel Stadium August 27, 7:05 p.m.

Before heading north for a series with Seattle, the Angels have to take care of business against Baltimore in hopes for a late season push to make the playoffs. Info: www. losangeles.angels.mlb.com

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Surfing America Prime, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Jetties August 28-29, 7 a.m.

Wizards vs.

Galaxy, Home Depot Center August 28, 7:30 p.m.

D.C. United vs.

Chivas USA, Home Depot Center August 29, 7 p.m.

Phillies vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium August 30, 7:10 p.m.

The LA Galaxy will host the Kansas City Wizards in its final match for the month of August.

A Galaxy tote bag will be given to those who attend courtesy of Hot 92 Jamz.

Chivas USA will look for its first win in the month of August as they prepare to host D.C. United at the Home Depot Center.

The best U18 surfers in the county vie to qualify for the Surfing America U.S. Championships and coveted spots on the PacSun U.S.A. Surf Team.

Info: www.surfingamerica. com

S C O R E B OA R D

Laura Beresford Named to U.S. National Team

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aura Beresford, 18, a senior this fall at Dana High School, was chosen to represent the United States as a member of the U.S. Junior Women’s team at the 26th World Mountain Running Championships in Kamnik, Slovenia on September 5, 2010.

An accomplished athlete, Beresford’s high school career so far includes a second place finish in the South Coast League finals in the 1600 on the track, being named All County in cross country in both 2008 and 2009, a 5K cross county PR of 18:24 at the California State Championships and PRs in the 1600 and 3200 meters of 5:12 and 11:06.

When asked what she thinks this experience will allow her to bring back to her sport personally and to her team, Beresford had this to say, “Being selected has taught me to work hard and set my goals high. If you have an opportunity... go for it! You never know if you don’t try. Hopefully this will inspire my

teammates to do the same.”

Beresford’s training for the World Championships this summer has included miles and miles of mountain specific training. She has spent many hours working out with fellow teammate Hannah Valenzuela, 17, of Apple Valley in preparation for the event.

“I feel honored and excited to be selected to represent my country!” said Beresford.

“Because it is a huge honor to be selected, I feel like I have a huge responsibility to train hard and be the best I can for Team USA.” According to the USMRT website, to be eligible to compete as a junior, athletes must be at least 16 in the year of competition and not yet 20. The junior men will be competing in the 8.5km race that gains 1035 meters, while the junior women will compete in the 4.5km race, which gains 430 meters. The junior teams represent six states to include Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho.

For more information or to follow the team’s progress at the World Championships, log on to www.usmrt.com. DP

Stars of the Starfish

Locals shine at Volcom Starfish Surf Series event

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he Volcom VQS Totally Crustaceous Tour kicked off on August 21 with the first contest of the Starfish Series (the Orange County regional division) at the Huntington Beach Pier. The winners’ podium of every division in the contest saw either a San Clemente or Dana Point surfer representing.

Dana Point’s Cole Moody battled it out in the Pro/Am division with the likes of pro surfer Teddy Navarro to bring home a very respectable fifth place finish. San Clemente surfers claimed a third of the six finalist spots in the other three main divisions—Groms, Girls and Juniors. Up-and-coming shortboarders Colt Ward (second) and Griffin Colapinto (third) were hot on the heels of the winner, Encinitas’ Taylor Clark in Groms and sisters Kulia and Lani Doherty took third and fourth, respectively, in Girls. Ian Simmons landed in fourth place in Juniors, behind the big local winner of the day, Ian Crane, who dominated to bring home the win and a check for $250 from prize sponsor, Muscle Milk.

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From DHHS to USA

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

Info: www.cdchivasusa.com

After six games on the road visiting Milwaukee and Colorado, the boys in blue return home for a series opener with Philadelphia. Info: www.losangeles.

Softball / Kickball City of Dana Point Adult Softball and Kickball: August 25, 2010

Laura Beresford. Courtesy photo

Key: W=wins, L=losses, T=ties MONDAY SOFTBALL: 1. Prestige Worldwide, W-7, L-0, T-0; 2. Feel the Heat, W-5, L-2, T-0; 3. No Glove No Love, W-4, L-3, T-0; =4. Caliente Cantina, W-2, L-5, T-0; =4. Dr. Eckl’s Green Team, W-2, L-5, T-0; 6. The Blasters, W-1, L-6, T-0. MONDAY KICKBALL: 1. Skills that Kill, W-5, L-2, T-0; 2. Cobra Kai, W-4, L-1, T-2; 3. bAllStars, W4, L-3, T-1; 4. St. Regis Blue Ball Crushers, W-1, L-5, T-1. WEDNESDAY SOFTBALL: 1. Ricardo’s Place, W-7, L-0, T-0; 2. Where My Pitches At?, W-5, L-2, T-0; 3. Da Playaz, W-2, L-4, T-0; 4. Balls & Dolls, W-1, L-6, T-0. WEDNESDAY KICKBALL: 1. Dirtbags, W-5, L-1, T-1; 2. Absolut Ballers, W-5, L-2, T-0; 3. Free Ballers, W-3, L-2, T-2; 4. Mixed Nuts, W-2, L-4, T-1; 5. Sofa Kings, W-3, L-4, T-0; 6. The Ballers, W-1, L-5, T-0.

Volcom VQS Starfish Surf Series Event No. 1 August 21, 2010 Huntington Beach, Pier PRO-AM: 1. Ryan Carlson, $500; 2. Teddy Navarro; 3. Alex Gullet; 4. Chase Newsom; 5. Cole Moody (Dana Point); 6. Erik Heimstaedt. JUNIORS: 1. Ian Crane, $250 (San Clemente); 2. Colin Moran; 3. Martin Jeri; 4. Ian Simmons (San Clemente); 5. Jared Cassidy; 6. Andrew Jacobson.

GROM: 1. Taylor Clark; 2. Colt Ward (San Clemente); 3. Griffin Colapinto (San Clemente); 4. Justin Croteau; 5. Kanoa Igarashi; 6. Brady Ruyschaert. GIRLS: 1. Jenna Balester; 2. Sarah Taylor; 3. Kulia Doherty (San Clemente); 4. Lani Doherty (San Clemente); 5. Shelby Detmers; 6. Heather Jordan.

Above: Cole Moody preparing for his heat. Right: Dana Point’s Cole Moody goes big at the Volcom VQS Starfish Surf Series Event No. 1 on August 21 at the Huntington Beach pier. Photos by McDaniel/ GromMag.com

Division—where everyone’s a winner—saw one of San Clemente’s youngest rippers Kade Matson bravely conquer his first, rude introduction to the pier pilings. DP

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