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City and Business Calendar Friday, September 17 Civic Association Coffee Chat 8:30 a.m. Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Lantern in the harbor. Dana Point Civic Association presents Coffee Chat on the third Friday of each month. The public is welcome. The three candidates for South Coast Water District will speak. Free coffee will be served, courtesy of Coffee Importers.

For more information, call Pat Fairbanks at 949.661.9999.

Saturday, September 18 Senior Center Open House

11 a.m. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org

949.248.3563, www.danapoint.org

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

Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachrotary.com

Wednesday, September 22

Thursday, September 23

Monday, September 20

Senior Twilight Dinner 5 p.m. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern,

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…DHHS Fees Cited in Lawsuit?

THE LATEST: A requirement that Dana Hills High School AP Government students subscribe to a news magazine is among the examples in an ACLU lawsuit that cites 40 school districts statewide for allegedly violating the state’s Constitution requirement of a free education.

Capistrano Unified School District is one of six Orange County districts named in the suit, which was filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court and names the State of California and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as defendants.

The ACLU investigated several school districts and discovered “a widespread practice” of forcing students to purchase textbooks, workbooks, and assigned novels for academic courses. School districts also charged students to take Advanced Placement examinations, which were course requirements and affected students’ grades.

“School districts know they cannot charge students for an education; this practice was struck down by the California Supreme Court in 1984,” Ramona Ripston, Executive Director of the ACLU of Southern California said in a statement. “The court said no to pay-to-play then, and it should be no different now.”

WHAT’S NEXT: CUSD officials are looking at this issue closely, but has not had time to fully investigate the ACLU examples listed, CUSD Chief Communications Officer Marcus Walton said in a statement.

“Of the three items listed for CUSD, we are concerned about the accuracy of some of the examples,” he said. “While we cannot comment on potential legislation, we are in the process of analyzing our practices to both comply with state rules and regulations and ensure every student has access to the educational opportunities available in our district.”

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

—Jonathan Volzke

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…a Forum for Water Board Candidates?

THE LATEST: This Friday, September 17, all three candidates—Richard Runge, Bob Moore and Richard Dietmeier—competing for two seats on the South Coast Water District Board will speak at the Dana Point Civic Association Coffee Chat.

Issues such as future water sources, desalinization and land use of the water district property adjacent to Stonehill Blvd. will be discussed.

The Civic Association presents Coffee Chat on the third Friday of each month beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Lantern in the harbor. The Coffee Chat provides a public forum to discuss issues facing the city, local happenings, announcements and anything else of interest to the community.

The public is welcome. Free coffee will be served, courtesy of Coffee Importers.

WHAT’S NEXT: Ideas for future Coffee Chat topics and suggestions for guest speakers are welcome and should be directed to Pat Fairbanks at 949.661.9999 or Terry Walsh at 949.493.7118.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, call Civic Association President Pat Fairbanks at 949.661.9999.

—Andrea Swayne

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…Darnold Honored

by Rotary?

THE LATEST: Rotarian Mike Darnold, who does student intervention and family support at Dana Hills High School under a city contract, has received Rotary District 5320’s 2010-2011 Award for Leadership Excellence.

The award was announced and presented by Rotarian District Governor Johrita Solari at the district’s annual luncheon on September 10 honoring the top Rotarian in three areas—Business Leadership, Business Ethics, and Servant Leadership. Initially, 46 clubs in Orange and Los Angeles

Mike Darnold accepts his recent award. Courtesy photo

counties selected the honorees. From those, the final winners were selected by districtlevel judges.

Darnold’s history of leadership in supporting South County youth and his current activities as founder and director of Early Intervention Team prompted his San Juan Capistrano club’s nomination for the District honor. Early Intervention Team is a nonprofit alcohol and drug awareness program that reaches out to educate and support struggling teens and families throughout Orange County.

As his award states, he has been helping kids get healthy and succeed for over 20 years and is highly respected by his professional peers in education, city and state government, and law enforcement. He is a pioneer in his field, a leading authority on what leads to drug abuse, and a facilitator and advisor on escaping a life anchored by prescription and illegal drugs.

WHAT’S NEXT: One of Darnold’s longest running and most valued contributions to young people, and one for which he is most proud, is that of being founder and current director of District 5320’s RYLA Camp in Idyllwild. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) go annually to selected high school juniors from over 65 area schools, who meet for an extended weekend in the mountains.

There they build on their self-confidence, leadership, social and fellowship skills and interact with a wide range of fellow campers from different backgrounds and cultures.

The next camp is May 2011.

FIND OUT MORE: See http://rotary5320. org/ —JV

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…California Coastal Cleanup Day?

THE LATEST: The City of Dana Point is set to participate—along with other communities state-wide—in the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Coastal Cleanup Day is part of the California Coastal Commission’s year-round Adopta-Beach program and is traditionally held on the second Saturday of September. This year’s event is scheduled for the third Saturday so as not to conflict with Yom Kippur.

According to the Commission, last year’s event saw more than 80,600 volunteers collect over 1,300,000 pounds of trash from California’s beaches, lakes and waterways. The day was even recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1993 as the “largest garbage collection.”

Dana Point residents have three cleanup sites to choose from: • Dana Point Marine Conservation Area (Ocean Institute), 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. Meeting Location: West end of Dana Point Harbor, behind the Ocean Institute at the steps to the Dana Point Marine Protected Area. Team Captain Contact: Linda Blanchard, 949.496.2274 ext. 314 or Lblanchard@ocean-institute.org. For more information on this site, please visit www. ocean-institute.org • Doheny State Beach and San Juan Creek (City of Dana Point), Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive. Meeting Location: Adjacent to Dana Point Harbor at the cross streets of PCH and Dana Point (Cont. on page 5)

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EYE ON DP (Cont. from page 3) Harbor Drive. Lifeguard Headquarters and volunteers are encouraged to bring their own working gloves, boots and drinking container (i.e. water bottle). We will provide all other supplies. A BBQ courtesy of City of Dana Point will take place after the event. Team Captain Contacts: Vicki Wiker, 949.496.2704 or vwiker@parks.ca.gov and Lisa Zawaski, 949.248.3584 or lzawaski@danapoint.org.

For more information on this site, please see www.dohenystatebeach.org or www.danapoint.org.

• Salt Creek Beach, 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Meeting Location: Center of parking lot, top of access road. Team Captain Contact: Janet Tott, 949.923.2282 or janet.tott@ocparks. com. For more information on this site, please see: www.ocparks.com/Saltcreekbeach/.

WHAT’S NEXT: Collection totals will be tallied and Dana Point’s contribution will be reported and added to the statewide effort totals.

FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org or http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd. html —AS

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…Dana Point API Scores?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District remains the top-scoring large district in

the state when it comes to the standardized performance index, but Dana Point schools showed mixed results.

The district’s Academic Performance Index (API) rose to 862, a six-point increase from 2009. Each of the 54 schools has an API above 750 and 91 percent have a score above the state-mandated target of 800.

Across the state, just 46 percent of schools have reached that mark.

The API is a single number from 200 to 1000 that reflects academic performance level and growth based on the results of statewide testing. The index score is calculated by converting a student’s performance on statewide assessments across multiple content areas into points on the API scale.

These points are averaged across all students and all tests.

Palisades Elementary dropped 24 points to 830; RH Dana Elementary dropped 6 points to 863; John Malcolm Elementary climbed 15 points to 917; Marco Forster Middle School climbed 28 points to 798; Niguel Hills Middle rose 23 points to 878; Dana Hills High climbed 8 points to 848.

San Juan Hills was the lowest high school at 810, while Tesoro was highest with 878.

San Clemente dipped nine points to 820.

WHAT’S NEXT: District officials said they will work harder to improve scores among students with special needs and English-

learners.

FIND OUT MORE: See the district’s entire statement and all of the district scores at the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www. danapointtimes.com. —JV

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week PRISON SENTENCE IN FATAL DUI CRASH? A 21-year-old speeding drunken driver was sentenced Monday to seven years in state prison for killing one friend and injuring another after losing control of his car and slamming into a tree in Dana Point.

Rigoberto Mendozamora of San Juan Capistrano pleaded guilty to a court offer to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated with a sentencing enhancement for causing bodily injury to an additional victim.

At about 2:45 a.m. on March 6, Mendozamora was driving while under the influence of alcohol at a high rate of speed on Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point.

The defendant was driving friends Daniel Higuera, 24, and Jesus Avalos-Munguia, 24, as passengers in his Honda sedan. Mendozamora lost control of his car and crashed into a tree near Green Lantern Street.

Avalos-Munguia died at the scene.

Higuera was transported to the hospital to

be treated for lacerations and abrasions to his face and body, neck pain, and other injuries.

Mendozamora caused the crash that killed Avalos-Munguia and injured Higuera.

When officers arrived at the scene, Mendozamora displayed signs of intoxication including omitting a strong odor of alcohol, and having bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech and a lack of balance.

In court, four family members of AvalosMunguia gave victim impact statements describing the loss and anguish that they each experience every day as result of his death.

To find out more, log on to www.orangecountyda.com. —JV DUI RELATED COLLISION ON I-5 WEDNESDAY: California Highway Patrol officers responded to a two-car collision in the southbound lanes of Interstate-5 just north of Camino Las Ramblas Wednesday at 8 a.m.

The crash had three lanes blocked and traffic backed up for miles in both directions. According to CHP Officer E. Barnard, a white Toyota Tacoma carrying two male passengers from Norco, one in his 20s and one in his 40s, was rear-ended by a black Audi. The driver of the Audi, 20-year-old San Clemente man Jesse James Matheny, was taken into custody under suspicion of felony DUI. He was uninjured.

The victims sustained moderate injuries but refused ambulance transport to the hospital All lanes were reopened and traffic was flowing by 9:30 a.m. —AS

HARBOR HAPPENINGS

Congratulations Regatta Winners Results of the 2010 Dana Point Yacht Club R.H. Dana Charity Regatta

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ana Point Yacht Club’s annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta is all about raising money for charity, and our charity is the Ocean Institute. To accomplish this, we have many generous sponsors and hold several events over a four-day weekend. The results of all this activity combine to benefit the Adopt a Class programs at the Institute, and in addition they provide a tremendous amount of enjoyment for members and guests and the general public.

Two evenings of dinner parties, live and silent auctions, and a B Y B A R B A R A wonderful band, “The Fabulous MERRIMAN Nomads” have everyone looking forward to next year!

Competitive results from the racing are listed below.

Each year an award is given to the sailboat whose captain and crew raise the most money in donations for the Regatta, and this year the first place award was given to Jack Taylor and his crew on Horizon.

Second place went to Mike Hatcher and his crew on Roller. Honorable Mention went to Cindy Wynne/John Hogan and their crew on Sol Mate. The combined total raised from these three boats was $17, 350!

A new addition to this year’s Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta was the Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) distance race around the island. This event was divided into two races; a sprint for men and women and a distance race. The competition was fierce and winners of the

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Left: Four of the twelve J24’s that competed in this year’s Audi Cup gathered in the big slip at the Dana Point Yacht Club before the Charity Regatta. Right: Racers paddle hard trying to take an early lead at the start of the SUP race around the island on Saturday 11 at the Dana Point Yacht Club Charity Regatta.

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Sprint Men’s Division were Brian Haag in first place, followed closely by Jason Kenworthy in second and David Boehne in third. The Women’s sprint was won by Diane Wenzel and Julie Bishop came in second. In the Around the Island race, Tommy Lloy finished first in 15 minutes/58 seconds, followed by Mark Carlisle and a tandem entry of Brent Pascoe and Steve Boehne finished third. Diane Wenzel and Julie Bishop again held a first and second place finish in the Around the Island race. Congratulations to all who competed!

Another new event, the Predicted Log Race, was won by Jeff O’Leary and his crew.

This race is somewhat akin to a road rally.

Each skipper predicts the time he or she will reach each of the marks on the race course and is only allowed to use his tachometer—no clock, no GPS. So it’s important that he knows

the time it takes for his boat to travel a mile.

This type of race was pretty big in the ’50s and ’60s, before we had better instruments and now this “retro” event gives boaters who are neither sailors nor fishermen an event of their own in the Regatta.

Our fishing tournament was won by Alan Johnson, who caught a 120-pound Thresher Shark.

Audi of Mission Viejo was our presenting sponsor and they donated spinnakers, made

by Ullman Sails, for the winners of the Farr 40 Class and the J-24 Class. David Voss on Piranha, took home the Farr 40 Spinnaker and his closest competitors were Ray Godwin on Temptress and Oscar Krinski/Chris Redman on Chayah. Winner of the J-24 Spinnaker was David Klatt on Jaded, followed by Peter Fischel on Rumblefish, and James Baurley on

Critter.

Pussers Rum provided beautiful decanters (full, of course) for the first place winners in our other races. In the PHRF classes—A Class was won by Viggo Torbensen on Martella, followed by Jack Taylor on Horizon and RH Jones and Scott Poe on Tango. The Sport Boat Class was won by Biff Bunney on Power Point, with Tom Patty on Hunu and Howard Lewis on Pendragon coming in second and third. In the PHRF B Class, James Brown and Harry Pattison sailing No Rationing, took the trophy, followed closely by Bruce Lotz on Sedona, and Tom and Jason Adamson on White Lightning.

PHRF C Class winner was Cindy Wynne and John Hogan on Sol Mate. Beaver, skippered by Glen Everroad and Carol Maxwell, and Papillion, skippered by Manny and Paul Galvez, finished second and third in that class. In the Non-Spinnaker class, Dave Griffin took the prize on Fair Havens. Robert van Pelt on Reggae and Emmett Hines on Island Breeze gave Fair Havens a run for their money.

Two other important awards were presented for this Regatta. The overall winner, whose name will go on the perpetual trophy is Viggo Torbensen, on Martela.

The Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta is the fourth and final race for the Charity Cup, given to a boat that races in the charity events at four area yacht clubs. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Dana West Yacht Club, Oceanside Yacht Club and Dana Point Yacht Club send racers to each other’s clubs and this year the winner was Tango, skippered

by R.H. Jones and Scott Poe. Second place in the Charity Cup went to Sol Mate, skippered by Cindy Wynne and John Hogan.

It was a great weekend! DP

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City Council Candidates on the Issues

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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n an effort to provide solid information that you can take to the polls in the upcoming election, between now and the election, the Dana Point Times will ask City Council candidates for their thoughts on the issues facing the city now and in the future.

In addition to the City Council election, our coverage will alternate between the other races—Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) and South Coast Water District (SCWD)—to help you to make informed decisions on the November election ballot.

This is your chance to get to know the candidates, so if you have a suggestion for a question you would like to see answered, send it to editor@danapointtimes.com to be considered for publication.

BILL BROUGH Age: 43 Years Living in Dana Point: 5 Years in Public Office: 0 Occupation: Dana Point Business Owner Education: University of Connecticut, B.A., Political Science Website: www.Bill4DP.com What do you feel are the most important issues the City of Dana Point is facing and why?

1. Strengthen Public Safety. Not enough is being done to keep us safe—crime is up, two bank robberies, petty thefts. I will examine how police services are purchased and either find dollars from waste or provide the necessary leadership to strengthen public safety.

Dana Point cannot be a five-star community while public safety issues threaten us.

2. Real Water Quality Solutions—Not Rhetoric. My family and I regularly visit our beaches, swim and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Unfortunately, birds, inland runoff, seepage from San Juan septic tanks and pollutants brought by a variety of sources continue to threaten our beaches. Therefore, I will take immediate action to bring together federal, state and local stakeholders by holding a water summit here in Dana Point, where we will develop and put into place a plan to effectively resolve this issue.

3. Fiscal Responsibility. Trimming our budget should be standard operating procedure. In 2008, during this recession, the Council tried to double their pay and add healthcare benefits costing us over $54,000 annually. I will provide better judgment and fight to ensure the City engage itself only in matters of basic responsibility.

4. Jump Start the Local Economy. I will be unwavering in my opposition to tax increases on residents and visitors, such as the council raising the transit occupancy tax on hotel rooms an additional $3. I will fight to reduce fees and advocate for permit holidays that will enhance our community, lure new businesses and start the local economy moving.

How will you make the tough decisions you are sure to face if elected to the Dana Point City Council? Will you base your decisions on what you believe is best for the city, or will you govern based on what you think the majority of residents want?

These are not necessarily mutually exclusive—issues that benefit the city are generally embraced by a majority of residents. To the extent that there is an issue that would benefit the city but is not overwhelmingly popular, part of the responsibility of an effective councilmember is to communicate, and if necessary, educate residents on the issue. Often times, an issue may be unpopular because it is misunderstood. If elected, one of my goals is to improve communication from the city to its residents.

DANA KISLIG Age: Did not disclose Years Living in Dana Point: Born and raised here, returned 3 years ago Years in Public Office: 0 Occupation: Law Associate Education: California State University, Fullerton, University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts concentrations in Business and Criminal Justice; Juris Doctorate Whittier Law School Candidate 2012 Website: www.DanaForDanaPoint.com What do you feel are the most important issues the City of Dana Point is facing and why?

Dana Point needs to look to the future.

These are three main issues we are going to move forward on.

1. Dana Point needs to operate its own police department. Currently our budget is a whopping $28,679,204.00 with public safety comprising almost 35 percent of that at $10,018,039 and likely rising. We need to build a Joint Powers Agreement with our neighboring cities, Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo, to have our own police department instead outsourcing to the Orange County Sheriffs. This is common sense. Ask yourself, who is more efficient: Big government or your local government?

2. Government needs to get out of the way. Government is the problem with its ever reaching tentacles into our private and personal lives. The bureaucracy here is worse than ever before which means less liberty and business is stifled. Every time the city raises fees on business it just passes it on to us. Let’s reverse the backward spiral of tax and spend and move forward by repealing many of the laws to give more freedom and more responsibility.

3. We need to actually redevelop our downtown area. Being born and raised here I have heard for years about this supposed downtown development. We are actually going to do it this time. We will

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get the government to open the gates, start assisting business, lower fees and bureaucracy so they realize Dana Point wants their business, and get redevelopment done. The net effect—more walkways, jobs, revenue and beautification for our city.

How will you make the tough decisions you are sure to face if elected to the Dana Point City Council? Will you base your decisions on what you believe is best for the city, or will you govern based on what you think the majority of residents want?

As a City Councilman I will have to make tough decisions. I have had to make tough decisions all my life; two examples are deciding to take a leave of absence from college because of familial and financial concerns, deciding to go to law school while sacrificing time with my children.

But I knew this before seeking office and more importantly the decisions I make will not just be for me but will affect all of Dana Point.

It is crucial to understand that as a Dana Point City Council it is not our money. This means we have a fiduciary responsibility to the highest degree. With that always being at the forefront of my entire decision making I will first decide whether or not it is constitutional. Thereafter, my convictions of strong conservative moral values will govern my decisions. I have made my values clear and concise. Polls can be construed to any which way the paying party wants the outcome. There are no secrets with me, if it is a tax I will never ever vote for it. If it takes away our rights, the reason must far outweigh the infringement on our liberty.

I will not bend on my convictions to favor a reelection or cronyism which is why I am pledging to not seek reelection or to take money from special interests. It so happens that my beliefs happen to be with the quiet majority—wants to have good stewards of their money and their private lives private.

STEVEN H. WEINBERG Age: 69 Years Living in Dana Point: 24 Years in Public Office: 8 Occupation: Mayor of Dana Point and retired businessman Education: University of California, Davis, B.S., Electrical Engineering Website: www.weinbergfordanapoint.com What do you feel are the most important issues the City of Dana Point is facing and why?

Dana Point is currently ranked the safest coastal city in Orange County. Ninety-six percent of our residents responded to a recent survey stating they were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with the city government and their quality of life. This number is impressive, but we must continue to improve and not rest on our laurels.

We need to persist in our ongoing quest for cleaner beaches and better ocean water quality. We need to be fiscally responsible and vigilant with a balanced budget and healthy cash reserves. We need to maintain our high levels of public safety, parks and public infrastructure, to sustain and protect our enviable quality of life here in Dana Point.

Economic diversity is what will keep Dana Point a prosperous, five-star city. We must find ways to increase our revenue that are not solely reliant on hotel visitors. Doheny Village is one area where we can generate increased sales and property tax revenue through better land use. The Doheny Village Task Force, of which I am a member, is looking at ways to make this area into the showcase it should be.

How will you make the tough decisions you are sure to face if elected to the Dana Point City Council? Will you base your decisions on what you believe is best for the city, or will you govern based on what you think the majority of residents want?

As someone once said, “The easy issues are easy and the hard issues just take more time and effort.” It is not a question of what is best for the City versus what the majority of the residents want. It is what is best for the City and what the residents want and desire. During my tenure on the Council and before that, the Planning Commission, I have always brought a “No Nonsense” philosophy to all decisions. I listen to all parties and viewpoints before making up my mind.

For complex issues, I support the use of citizen task forces or subcommittees. A good example of this was the Town Center Subcommittee. We held over 30 public meeting before presenting the Town Center plan to the Planning Commission and City Council.

As a member of the Subcommittee, I had a front-row seat to witness the outstanding collaboration between all the stakeholders and I know we came up with a better plan because of it.

LISA BARTLETT Age: 50 Years Living in Dana Point: 21 years Years in Public Office: 4 Occupation: Partner in local real estate and investment firm Education: Master’s in Business Administration; Bachelor’s in Finance Website: www.Lisa4DP.com What do you feel are the most important issues the City of Dana Point is facing and why?

I believe that the most important issues (Cont. on page 8) www.danapointtimes.com

Eye on DP City Council Candidates on the Issues (Cont. from page 6) facing the City of Dana Point are city finances and public safety. Every two years the city council votes on the city’s budget and we have been very fortunate that we have in place a balanced budget with significant cash reserves. During my term as Mayor last year the city council unanimously approved a very fiscally conservative budget that assured the implementation of planned projects, maintaining city staff and resources and our commitment to being debt free.

The city continues to provide a multitude of activities and events that highlight Dana Point as an international destination and increases our Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues from the hotels which comprise over 30 percent of our annual revenue. In short, the city is in great financial condition due to the prudent planning of the City Council.

The residents of Dana Point have come to expect a high level of public safety in the city and the City Council is committed to this effort. The city continues to be very safe with our exceptional Dana Point Police Services and our adjunct programs and essential services such as the Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS), School Resource Officer, Intervention Specialist and the Hide It, Lock It or Lose It campaign add to the level of resident comfort, satisfaction and safety in the community. In addition, our two Dana Point fire stations have experienced professionals on call 24/7 and provide an immediate response to emergencies in the city.

How will you make the tough decisions you are sure to face if elected to the Dana Point City Council? Will you base your decisions on what

you believe is best for the city, or will you govern based on what you think the majority of residents want?

During the 4-year term as a City Council member we are faced with making many tough decisions that affect the city, its residents and the business community and it is important for me ensure that my votes are determined in the most fair and unbiased manner and based on accurate information and facts. I will continue to take into consideration and welcome the input and feedback from the residents and the business community as this interaction is crucial to me in the decision making process. In addition, I understand the priorities of the city and level of importance with regard to capital improvement projects and city services, commitment to outstanding customer service and the focus on revenue and cash reserves for future planning.

In determining my governance of the city I believe that it is important to create a proper balance between city revenues and resources and the needs and desires of the community. All cities are facing a multitude of challenges, especially during the current downturn in the economy and it is essential to be mindful of the priorities of the Dana Point community and exercise good judgment in spending the tax payer dollars that yield the greatest benefit to both the city and it residents. We are fortunate in Dana Point to have flexibility and many options in the planning process due to the interested and committed resident and business community and our fiscally conservative policies that have served us well over the recent years.

plague the residents. We need to complete the revitalization of the Harbor and implement the Town Center plan.

The City is on the right path! We need to continue with vigor to keep our ship on course and harbor the good life.

JOEL BISHOP Age: 53 Years Living in Dana Point: 15 Years in Public Office: 14 Occupation: Business owner Education: CSULB, B.A., 1982 Website: www.joelbishop.com What do you feel are the most important issues the City of Dana Point is facing and why?

Dana Point is a gem. She is well run, has money in reserves and has the lowest per capita ratios for crime of any beach city in Orange County. The most important issue in Dana Point is protecting the quality of life that we enjoy. We must keep our communities safe and secure, holding faithful and true to our small, family friendly, harbor-town lifestyle.

It’s important that we remain mindful that the economy is a mess and that we must pinch every penny and assure that the City is run efficiently.

I will strive to implement a quiet zone in Capo Beach to reduce the train horns that

How will you make the tough decisions you are sure to face if elected to the Dana Point City Council? Will you base your decisions on what you believe is best for the city, or will you govern based on what you think the majority of residents want?

It’s all about leadership. You, the voters, are charged with electing leaders in your community to act as stewards for the constituency. These leaders should be people of good character who have an ability to determine what is best for the community without taking and responding to polls on every issue. A leader is not a weathervane, not directed by the wind, but someone who can stay true to a well enunciated set of principles and beliefs. As I act on issues, as I analyze problems, I seek opinions from wise councilors, and people affected by my decisions, but in the end I make the decision that is in the best interest of the community. It’s no surprise that not everybody likes all of my decisions, but I think those who look, can see that the decisions that I make are made with diligence and integrity.

COMING NEXT WEEK Your first look at Capistrano Unified School District Board of Education candidates.

News Next Door

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

Target Store Gets Official Go Ahead Target’s capital expenditure committee has approved the Target store project in San Clemente.

“This is great news for the city and citizens of San Clemente who look forward to expanded neighborhood retail services. And, as a result of the completion of the entitlement process and other important milestones, the new sports park and aquatic center can now be fully funded on a cash basis from this $13.8 million transaction,” Mayor Jim Dahl said in a statement after Target’s September 9 decision.

The land sale to Target included 14.79-acres located across the street from the future La Pata/Vista Hermosa Sports Park & Aquatic Center at 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa. After the land is graded, the site is expected to yield a 9- to 10-acre pad that will support a 145,000square-foot store.

Target is reviewing its schedule but city officials said they anticipate construction will be completed by winter 2011. —Jonathan Volzke

North Beach Referendum Petition Qualifies The San Clemente City Clerk confirmed Tuesday that a petition effort to stop the North Beach development gathered enough signatures to force City Council action.

The City Council on September 21 can

decide to withdraw its approval of the retail development, or place the issue before voters.

More than 7,800 signatures were submitted, while only 4,095 from registered San Clemente voters were necessary.

“We had over 50 signature collectors that are dedicated to making our village different,” said Charles Mann, a leader in the effort to overturn the approval. “It is to them that we need to thank and recognize for their unselfish dedication and passion for seeing through the mistakes and doing something about it.”

According to the city, the LAB Holding’s initial proposal included a one- and twostory mixed-use project with 65,000 square feet of retail, office and restaurant use. The LAB proposed to develop the Marblehead site and the adjoining Gallery property as a 75-room hotel. The LAB offered to pay $3.7 million for city-owned land necessary for the project.

On July 19, the City Council approved a scaled-down alternative of the Playa del Norte project that was just shy of 49,000 square feet. The project would go next to the Ole Hanson Beach Club on what is now parking lot.

Developer Shaheen Sadeghi was unavailable for comment.

The City Council will discuss the issue at its meeting Tuesday, September 21.

The issue comes too late for the November election, and could be carried over to the next regular municipal election in November 2012, City Clerk Joanne Baade said.

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A special election could also be scheduled at a much higher cost. —JV SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Emotions Ran High at Council Meeting Voices—and maybe more—were raised during the September 7 City Council discussion about a proposed water surcharge to offset the city’s costs related to the MTBE groundwater contamination.

Although the actual public hearing to consider the surcharge, which could add about 75 cents for a month to water bills for each unit of water used, is scheduled for September 21, the council was discussing options to recover an estimated $3.6 million lost because of the MTBE, and another $1.45 million to build a treatment facility.

That facility will also cost $1.3 million a year to operate. Officials are in negotiations with Chevron over the damages, but are considering the surcharge as a stop-gap measure.

But some residents oppose the surcharge, including former City Councilman Dave Swerdlin. Swerdlin leveled strong criticism at the council during the agenda item. When Councilman Mark Nielsen countered his arguments, Swerdlin allegedly flipped him off from the audience.

Swerdlin denies making the gesture, saying he may have raised his hand to speak again, but Council members Sam Allevato and Laura Freese said it was unmistakable.

The gesture spurred Mayor Lon Uso to tell

Swerdlin it was his years in office—when the council did not raise water rates—that forced drastic rate increases now.

The water-rate hearing is at the council’s September 21 meeting. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto.

See the staff report at www.thecapistranodispatch.com. Audio from the exchange will be posted at The Capistrano Insider blog, also on the homepage. —JV

City Council to Consider Hotel/Retail Project The Planning Commission on Tuesday reluctantly forwarded a downtown San Juan Capistrano 124-room hotel, retail and commercial project on to the City Council.

Many see the project as crucial to reviving Capistrano’s historic downtown, but the Planning Commission remains unsatisfied with the project. “It’s just not there yet,” Commission Chairman Sheldon Cohen said.

Gretchen Stroscher Thomson, a member of a longtime Capistrano family, proposes the Plaza Banderas Hotel; a mixed-use development that includes a 74,973 square foot hotel and 4,500 square feet of commercial land uses, including 6,509 square feet of retail commercial floor area, a 5,747 square foot restaurant, and a 1,971 square foot private office on the 3.18-acre parcel.

The Planning Commission moved the project to the council, but with a requirement that it return to the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission. —JV www.danapointtimes.com

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9934 will proudly sponsor the MAG 39 (Marine Aircraft Group) Camp Pendleton Patriot’s Day Marine Car Wash on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the South Shores Church parking lot. Come out and support the brave men and women who devote themselves to protect us every day. Enjoy food, fun and camaraderie as the Marines of MAG 39 get your car sparkling clean. There is no charge for the food or the carwash but donations will be graciously accepted. Coffee will be provided by Coffee Importers, fruits, cookies and pastries by the VFW and SteerCrazy International BBQ will be serving up burgers, hotdogs, bratwurst, chili and more.

Marine, fire and police vehicles will be on display and the Sheriff’s Department will be on hand facilitating the free “Kid Print” child identification program. South Shores Church is located at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway in Dana Point.

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Fitness Together, Dana Point has partnered with the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce as the Official Training Facility of the upcoming Turkey Trot to be held on November 25, 2010.

“Train to Trot”, a coordinated weekly prerace training group, will meet on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. leading up to the Turkey Trot. The program is a great way to get into shape for the event. Participants will receive T-shirts, a training calendar, information on proper nutrition and other general fitness information from Fitness Together’s personal training staff.

Call Amy Elder, Fitness Together Manager at 949.218.3100 for information on the Train to Trot Program.

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter Comp iled By Ma d i 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, September 15 SUSPICIOUS PERSON Doheny Park Road, 34100 Block (6:35 p.m.)

A caller requested a patrol check on approximately six subjects who appeared to be farm workers looking for work. The subjects were flagging passing vehicles down and the caller suspected they might have been selling drugs.

ABANDONED VEHICLE Camino Capistrano, 34500 Block (10:33

Ladies, don’t be an easy target. Learn selfdefense techniques that are not dependent on physical size and strength at the Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Dana Point on Friday, September 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. when they present a free Rape Prevention and Women’s Safety Seminar.

The seminar is open to women of all ages and will include self-defense techniques and tips on raising one’s situational awareness, techniques of verbal and non-verbal communication to deescalate a confrontation and fighting techniques to fend off a physical attack or successfully escape to safety.

Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is among the best methods of self-defense for women as it teaches effective methods for neutralizing much stronger and larger attackers.

“The idea of holding these free public rapesafety seminars was inspired by women in the community who have trained in our schools and now feel safer and more empowered as a result,” said Gracie Barra spokesperson Frank Nava. “Offering these seminars is also an opportunity for us to give back to the Dana Point community while helping to ensure that it is a safer place for all of us to live, work and raise our families.”

Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu is located at 34085 Pacific Coast Highway in Blue Lantern Plaza.

For more information, call 949.388.8886, email info@gbdanapoint.com or log on to the website at www.gbdanapoint.com.

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The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group is joining with the 5th Marine Readiness Officers to help with their “Elegance Exchanged Extrava-GownZa” event. Members of the community are asked to donate formal, long gowns for the wives and girlfriends of Marines to wear at the upcoming 235th Marine Birthday Ball.

Those wishing to donate a gown should contact Director of Outreach and Support for the 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Terry Rifkin at 949.495.5007 or via email at terry@rifkin.com. Gowns should be age appropriate for 20- to 35-year-old women and in good condition. Dress donation deadline is September 24.

On October 2 dresses will be exchanged and the ladies will be treated to a day of beauty and pampering by hair and makeup specialists.

This year’s Birthday Ball will be held on November 10 at the newly renovated Laguna Cliffs Resort in Dana Point. Since 1775 young Marines have been enjoying the camaraderie and tradition of this evening thanks to the generous support of the community. Donating a dress is not the only way to assist Marines with the cost of attendance. You may also sponsor a Marine to attend the ball for $100 per person or a table of 10 for $1000. Donations can be made via the Support Group’s website at www.DanaPoint5thMarines.com or may be mailed to Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, P.O. Box 471, Dana Point, CA 92629-0471.

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a.m.) A white Mercedes Benz had been parked for six days at the caller’s location.

The vehicle did not have a front license plate.

Tuesday, September 14 DISTURBANCE Casitas Place/Dana Point Harbor Drive (9:30 p.m.) About 15 subjects were seen drinking alcohol in a hotel parking lot.

They were on the west end of the lot and were playing loud music.

DISTURBANCE Nottingham Way, 33300 Block (9:00 a.m.)

A woman was seen hitting her 16-year-old daughter. The daughter had a mouthful of blood.

Monday, September 13 MISSING JUVENILLE Mesa Vista Drive, 33100 Block (8:10 p.m.)

A 17-year-old female was reported missing after she had thrown clothes out of her window. The subject had pretended to be cooking something in the microwave while she slipped out the backdoor. It is possible she went to her boyfriend’s house, but the caller did not know the boyfriend’s exact address.

MISSING ADULT Doheny Park Road, 34100 Block (7:21 p.m.) A caller reported he had not talked to his friend in five days. The last time he

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Jane and Dennis Galligani. Photo by Ann Chattilon Photography

Jane and Dennis Galligani of Dana Point were among those who attended the 2010 Romance of the Mission held on the grounds of historic Mission San Juan Capistrano on September 10. The event netted $198,000 and was attended by 431 guests. The Mission Preservation Foundation made a significant announcement, unveiling its plans to construct a new entry and gift shop that preserves the 1770’s historic building and returns it to museum use. Jane Galligani serves as a volunteer docent at the Mission.

Rancho Mission Viejo’s Vice President of Operations, Gilbert Aguirre, was recognized as honorary event chair by Mission Preservation Foundation Board Chair George O’Connell.

Aguirre has been integral to the conservation of the Serra Chapel, Great Stone Church and South Wing.

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Dana Point Public Library hosts Foreign Film Fridays on the third Friday of each month. This month the library will be showing the Isreali film For My Father on September 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The next two films will be When I Dance (UK) and Alamar (Mexico). Admission is free.

The Library is located at 33841 Niguel Road in Dana Point. For more information call 949.496.5517.

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saw her, she was in a green Jeep. He was concerned for her safety.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Doheny Park Road, 34100 Block (5:23 p.m.)

Deputies were called to investigate six to eight adult, homeless men. The men were loitering on a daily basis. Some were gambling, some were drinking and some were asleep.

Thursday, September 9 CITIZEN ASSIST Niguel Road, 33800 Block (9:50 a.m.)

Authorities were contacted when a woman needed to use a public library computer. She said that the manager of the library had been reportedly mean to her two years ago and she was therefore requesting a police escort into the library.

Wednesday, September 8 WELFARE CHECK Callita Drive, 34000 Block (9:20 p.m.) A caller requested police investigate a residence where a large dog had been barking for quite some time. The caller had gone to the residence to investigate and found the lights were on and a car was present, but nobody answered at the residence. The caller was concerned something may have been wrong inside.

DISTURBANCE Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (8:29 p.m.) A

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caller requested a patrol check in regard to loud video game music that was playing in a loop.

TERRORIST THREATS REPORT Selva Road, 24800 Block (5:24 p.m.) A Spanish-speaking caller reported he was receiving terrorist threats over the phone.

DISTURBANCE Street of the Golden Lantern, 33900 Block (1:48 p.m.) A caller reported one of her friends walked into her apartment. The front door was unlocked, and the subject had come in to pick up her belongings from the property.

The caller told her friend to leave, but the subject threatened to beat her up. The subject is 21 years old, 5’3”and thin. It is unknown whether she left the residence on foot or in a vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Crown Valley Parkway/Seven Seas Drive (11:12 a.m.) Deputies were called in regards to a male subject carrying a basketball. The caller reported he was wearing a backwards, black baseball cap and a red basketball jersey.

It was reported he might have been under the influence of drugs.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (11:05 a.m.) It was reported that a transient woman had been in the restroom of a business for approximately 20 minutes and was refusing to leave.

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GUEST OPINION: Diane L. Harkey, State Assembly

rguing with a government-funded marketing machine is not easy unless you read between the lines of the machine’s own data. Referencing the popular “jobs” spin surrounding High Speed Rail, we have a perfect example of how a well-funded myth could railroad us into another economic Diane Harkey catastrophe.

Courtesy photo In November 2008, voters approved by a slim margin a $9 billion bond (debt) for start-up costs associated with a statewide high-speed rail line. Total costs were estimated at $45 billion to complete the project from San Francisco to San Diego. By 2008, costs quickly skyrocketed to $43 billion for the San Francisco to Los Angeles route alone, and fares once estimated at $50 rose to $105. In addition, ridership levels were nearly cut in half, and funding sources still remain a mystery. But the taxpayer-funded California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) continues to roll down the track selling the dream.

At a conference on August 25, attended by over 100 Orange County local elected officials, a study prepared by UCI’s Institute for Transportation Studies was released. The study was sponsored by the Orange County Transportation Association, Veolia Transportation (Paris based), HDR Engineering (Seattle), NRG Energy West (New Jersey) and the Center for Urban Infrastructure at Brandman (part of the Chapman University system).

Examining the 25-plus-mile segment, or initial phase between Los Angeles and Anaheim, the study assumes High Speed Rail would have an exclusive right of way, requiring viaducts, elevated structures and the potential condemnation

of hundreds of homes and businesses. The $4.5 billion cost would provide, according to the report, $700 million in wages for the unemployed by providing 57,000 jobs for one year. This “jobs” project will spend $4.5 billion to create 57,000 jobs for one year?

But wait, in order to eliminate some of the initial outrage over the eminent domain of private property and blight created in existing communities, the CHSRA is considering sharing the tracks with existing Metrolink. This could save $2 billion, but that would surely reduce the one-year construction job benefit. The Governor is taking a six-day trip China, Japan and South Korea to ride high-speed trains in all three countries. Could foreign firms and out-of-state contractors be the only true benefactors of the long-term jobs promised by CHSRA? Metrolink currently operates 10 daily commuter routes between LA and Anaheim making various stops along the route to accommodate ridership needs. The trip takes roughly 45 minutes one-way. Metrolink could “fly” matching HSR speeds if non-stop. Metrolink is built, already heavily subsidized and available now. Why spend billions of taxpayer funds to build and subsidize another train?

Our state needs improved public transportation in and between metropolitan areas, but that is exactly what this highspeed train to nowhere could defund, or at best duplicate.

Dollars to complete routes are uncertain at best, projected $19 billion federal grant funds are falling short, $12 billion private funding is uncommitted, and the $5 billion expected from cities and counties grappling with state borrowing and underfunded pensions will likely add to local burdens.

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be known before we send this new flashy, old-school traintech down the track. What dollar amount is expected to be coughed up from cities and counties represented by your local elected officials at the UCI event? An Investment Grade Financial analysis would provide all that information and more.

It would also verify the reality of ridership numbers that the Authority cannot justify.

The people of California were promised a full credit analysis of the project prior to construction—we need facts now before we are railroaded off another financial cliff.

Assemblywoman Diane Harkey represents the cities of Oceanside, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, and Aliso Viejo 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.

GUEST OPINION: Linda Verraster, San Clemente

A Change for Better Representation in CUSD A s one of the parents involved from day one getting Measure H on the November ballot, I urge you to vote YES. Measure H represents real, fiscally responsible reform for our very large school district.

Measure H changes the way we elect our Board of Trustees that will save over one million dollars in election costs to the district in the next ten years alone. This is real money that can stay in the classroom in these very difficult economic times. More importantly it will allow for more local control of our schools and hold our elected officials accountable to the voters.

CUSD currently elects Trustees by the “at large” method requiring candidates for the school board to reach about 220,000 registered voters! An effective campaign costs upward of $100,000.00, raising this amount of money to run for a school board seat is an insurmountable task for ordinary citizens who want to serve the community in which they live. The cost to the candidate is exorbitant and results in money from special interests outside of our district being tapped for campaign Page 12 • Dana Point Times • September 17–23, 2010

dollars. Additionally, as a voter, you will rarely have an opportunity to look a candidate in the eye, shake their hand, or even ask them a question about their education priorities for our kids.

A candidate for our school board must currently reside in a specific geographic area. Passing Measure H will allow voters in that area to elect their representative. This means that your vote will actually count. We can attract better candidates and hold them accountable to their constituents.

The cost to run for a school board seat becomes more reasonable and will reduce the influence of all special interests in our election process.

If you are a Dana Point resident, how likely are you to know the person running for a CUSD seat in Rancho Santa Margarita? Can you really be sure that the folks from Rancho Santa Margarita have thoroughly researched the candidate running in Dana Point? In fact, in the last election, the candidate who received the majority of votes in Dana Point did not get elected to the CUSD Board of Trustees.

Essentially your vote did not count in that election because the voters in Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo cancelled out your vote. The outcome of the 2008 election was determined by two cities and neither city had a candidate running in their area!

A YES vote on Measure H ensures that your vote counts.

This change is necessary to restore democracy as it was intended in CUSD. The school district has grown too large to adequately serve its constituents with an “at large” voting method. Outside special interests are funding and controlling our local elections.

Let’s focus on what matters, the education of all children, and hold our elected leaders more accountable. And lastly, let’s do what’s fiscally responsible: Pass Measure H in CUSD. 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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A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak

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Harland Williams

8 p.m.; 10 p.m. The well-known comedian performs all weekend at the Irvine Improv. Tickets $22. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv2.com.

TOBIN JAMES CELLARS Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Tobin James from Paso Robles for one of his final tastings in Orange County. They will be raffling off a few signed bottles. $20 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

The Motels

8 p.m. Band from the ’80s at The Coach House also with Ezra, The Hard and The Delta 88’s. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Fondue & a Flick Fridays

5 p.m. Join The Melting Pot for a three-course fondue experience and movie pass for $27 per person. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.1966, www.meltingpot.com.

Tarantulas & Blacklighting4Bugs

7 p.m.-9 p.m. Join the Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy on a search for tarantulas. Adults $10, kids $5, members free. More info and directions: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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2010 Hurley Pro Surf Contest

If you’ve never experienced the and waves permitting—featuring thrill of watching a high-stakes some of the world’s best profesprofessional surf contest in person, sional surfers. Witness an exciting now is a great time to check it display of progressive aerial maout as the Association of Surfing neuvers from the likes of nine-time Professionals (ASP) brings worldASP World Champion Kelly Slater, class competition to south Orange Dane Reynolds, Rob Machado, County. The 2010 Hurley Pro, Andy Irons, Mick Fanning and Taj kicked off on Sunday, September Burrow. To get there from Dana 12 at San Onofre State Beach, Point, head south on I-5, exit Lower Trestles, but meager swell Basilone Road and follow the signs forced lay days Monday through into the State Park special event Nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater. © ASP/ Kirstin Scholtz Wednesday. By Thursday morning lot. Admission is free, but parking a newly-formed south swell arrived and the action was back is $15, or free with your State Park yearly pass. For updates on! With a contest window lasting only through Saturday, the on heat times and more information, log on to www.hurley. competition is expected to continue through then—weather com/hurleypro. —AS

Cheryl Silverstein

6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The female vocalist and pianist John Paul Keene perform jazz & pop standards at Agostino’s. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capo Beach, 949.661.8266.

Kelly Brothers

7:30 p.m.-close. Live music at Mahe. 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.6243, www.eatatmahe.com.

Senior Citizen Open House

11 a.m. Check out what the Dana Point Senior Services offer at the DP Community Center. 34052 Del Obispo, Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org.

SC Open Skate & Surf Contests

7 a.m. The two-day event kicks off with the 11th annual open skate contest at Ralph’s Skate Court. All ages welcome to compete. Features DJs, prizes and more. Sunday’s event features an open surf contest at the San Clemente Pier. 241 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Pumpkin Patch

10 a.m.–6 p.m. Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is now open and features tons of activities, rides, animals and more. Free admission; prices for activities vary. Open daily through Oct. 31. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.997.3968, www.irvineparkrailroad.com.

Pet Adoption

10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Ark of San Juan hosts a pet adoption at Pets Plus. 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org.

Donavon Frankenreiter

8 p.m. The musician/surfer performs at The OC Great Park for the “Flights and Sounds of Summer” concert series. Free; parking $8. 6950 Marine Way, Irvine, 949.724.6247, www.ocgp.org.

The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare Abridged

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Hang out at the Ritz’ newest ocean-front lounge, 18oblu, and enjoy live music, drinks, appetizers and more. One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.5088, www.ritzcarlton.com.

8 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents three guys covering 37 Shakespeare plays in less than two hours. Full of fun and laughs. Tickets $15. Shows through Sept. 25. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Justin Taylor Band

Cecilio & Kapono

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.

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Dana Point Farmers Market

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

Wheels2Water

5 p.m.–8 p.m. Adaptive surfing organization, which takes individuals in wheelchairs surfing, hosts an event at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com, www.wheels2water.org.

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8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House also with Waldo Bliss.

Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

KGB: Kenny Garcia Band

8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Latin rhythm & blues at Renaissance.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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Kids’ Fishing

12 p.m. Free fishing clinic on the dock followed by a half-day fishing trip for kids hosted by Dana Wharf. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

“Shake, Rattle & Roll”

3 p.m. Saddleback College Arts presents “A Tribute to The King” starring Scot Bruce in McKinney Theater. Tickets $32; $30 students/seniors/Angels; $25 children. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4413, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Mission Tours

11:15 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 2:15 p.m.; 3:45 p.m. Special tours are offered at Mission SJC to enhance your experience and learn the history of Mission grounds and California. Admission $5–$9 plus $1-$2 for tour. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Jennifer Knapp

7 p.m. Rising star performs at The Coach House. Also with Sasha Evans. $15 advance, $18 day of show. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Jimmy Hopper

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa presents the award-winning vocal performer at the OverVue Lounge. Last appearance Sept. 26! 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 888.476.2405, www.lagunacliffs.com.

Entropy

7:30 p.m.-close. Live reggae music at Mahe. 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.6243, www.eatatmahe.com.

Bluegrass Brunch

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 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.

monday20 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 73° low: 56°

Earth: Fragile Planet Exhibition

12 p.m.-4 p.m. Saddleback College Art Gallery presents an exhibit showcasing illustrators’ personal views about the state of the world and environment through art. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Computer Basics Class

8 a.m.-10 a.m. Dana Point Library offers a computer-learning class for free. Call for availability. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

4th Annual Swallow’s Dance Contest 7:30 p.m. Show off your best moves at Swallow’s Inn. Live music provided by Mark Liddell & The Wranglers. 31786 Camino Capistrano, SJC, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

$5 Mondays

5 p.m.-8 p.m. SC Wine Company offers three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer from $5 & up.

212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Karaoke

8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of theatrical smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Madi Swayne

The Next Door

RATE IT!

647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Backdoor burger MOST POPULAR ITEM: French dip sandwich The Next Door is making its mark on the town. The restaurant has been open for one month, and according to Manager Ginger Carter, “It’s been great and it is really fun to have a brand new venue to work with.”

Although The Next Door is literally next door to The Melting Pot, it is a completely different style of restaurant. “The Next Door is something a little more fun, casual, and lighthearted in comparison; though they are both under the same ownership,” she said. Head Chef Tony Thomason and his staff make everything from scratch, including their best-known item—the Backdoor burger—made with two fresh ground beef patties, bacon, Cognac caramelized onions, melted Brie cheese, grilled portabello mushrooms and served with a side of sweet potato fries and chipotle aioli. The French Dip Sandwich, the most popular item, is made from a prime rib roast. It is served with Emmenthaler Swiss cheese, Cognac caramelized onions, horseradish mayo, and sage au jus. Stop in every Sunday for “Bluegrass Brunch” when The Next Door features a live Bluegrass band, $9 bottomless mimosas, and a special brunch menu.

Chef Tony Thomason. Photo by Madi Swayne

PRICE RANGE: $2-$22 PAYMENT: Cash, credit card RESERVATIONS: For parties of six or more and Sunday brunch HOURS: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-midnight and Sunday 9 a.m.-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

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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.

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tuesday21 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 73° low: 55°

COASTAL CRUISE DAY

8 p.m. Swallow’s Inn hosts a Tuesday night special featuring live music by Jet West and more beachy fun. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

CLORIS LEACHMAN: A ONE-WOMAN SHOW 2 p.m. Legendary stage star comes to the Laguna Playhouse for a limited-engagement performance. Tickets start at $36.

606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787, www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

thursday23 forecast: sunny • high: 73° low: 56°

COUNTRY DANCIN’

NIK & SAM

TOTALLY TUESDAY ’80S NIGHT

WHALE WATCHING CRUISE

MCCLURE

SENIORS’ TWILIGHT DINNER

FLAMENCO GUITAR

LADIES NIGHT

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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.

7 p.m. Taco-Tuesday night at Caliente Coastal Cantina, plus popular DJs spinning ’80s hits and drinks specials for those in ’80s attire. No cover. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com.

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

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

forecast: sunny • high: 73° low: 55°

YOGA WALK

9 a.m. Head to The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy for yoga and a walk through nature. Adults $10, kids $5, members free.

Call for info, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

DAN LEFLER

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

BRANDI SMITH & JASON FOSTER

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Duo plays at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

STONE BREWERY - BEER TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Rich Hall of Stone Brewery who will be raffling off a few beers. $15 for seven beers with snacks (pretzels, brats & more). 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

VINE WINE TASTING

7 p.m.-8 p.m. Educational wine tasting and food pairing every Wednesday at Vine. $40 each. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2079, www.vinesanclemente.com. www.danapointtimes.com

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Duo plays acoustic-style music at Salt Creek Grille.

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www. saltcreekgrille.com.

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

5 p.m. Event for seniors at the DP Community Center. 34052 Del Obispo, Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org.

9 p.m.-close. Ladies and college students get drink specials at Caliente Coastal Cantina. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com.

8 p.m. Band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

DONNY GOLDBERG DUO

7:30 p.m.-close. Live music at Mahe. 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.6243, www.eatatmahe.com.

UPCOMING: SEPTEMBER 25

COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Participate in a cleanup at one of many local beaches and creek areas in Dana Point. More info and locations at 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

UPCOMING: SEPTEMBER 26

STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR

3 p.m. The city of Dana Point presents a free concert with the Capistrano Valley Symphony at Lantern Bay Park. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

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AT THE MOVIES

Machete Indeed Anyone who’s seen more than one film from Robert Rodriguez knows what they can expect for less than two hours in a theater: Nudity, foul language and a whole lot of violence.

With the exception of his family-friendly franchise Spy Kids, this really has been the case with the filmmaker’s work for almost two decades.

He began as a protégé type for Quentin Tarantino directing the auteur’s screenplay of From Dusk ‘til Dawn, then created his Desperado western series and followed that up with the graphic well-received novel adaptation Sin City. And now the Texan director has taken to the theme of campy, throwback homage to the low budget, grindhouse action films of the ‘70s with his new and improved modern special effects.

Sparking from a fake trailer of Rodriguez’ featured during the double feature Grindhouse by Rodriguez and Tarantino, Machete is a character that is not new but is now given his own feature film with the same name. Rodriguez cast Danny Trejo as a hitman character on everyone’s most wanted list (dead or alive).

In this feature, it’s him versus everyone on the Mexico and Texas border. At the moment he’s battling an old time nemesis by the name of Torrez (Steven Seagal), a senator (Robert De Niro) plus his “people” who literally want to kill illegal immigration. But on Machete’s side are two badass hotties: An illegal immigrant smuggler and taco seller by day played by Michelle Rodriguez (no relation to Robert) and an immigrant trafficking police officer played by Jessica Alba. Rounding out the cast are Don Johnson as a crooked Lieutenant and Lindsay Lohan as a model-wannabe.

It should be stressed exactly how much violence and blood is in this film, because that’s most of what you’ll be viewing with Machete. Nearly someone in each scene ends up being stabbed or shot at and it’s not pretty. Also included are female nudity, foul language and suggested incest. It’s not a film for the faint-hearted, but definitely one for those who appreciate good looking, famous people beating others up or getting beaten up themselves. DP —Megan Bianco September 17–23, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 17

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

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26th Annual Tall Ships Festival a Booming Success Thousands descend on Dana Point Harbor to experience the grandeur of real working tall ships, the seafaring history of pirates and the tale of the city’s namesake R.H. Dana

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he boom of cannon fire echoed through the Dana Point Harbor and headlands this weekend, September 10 through 12, as the Ocean Institute presented the 26th Annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival.

Thousands of people descended on the harbor to experience the sights, sounds and smells of authentic working tall ships. The festival—the largest gathering of these magnificent examples of rigging and sail to grace the West Coast—transported attendees back in time to the days of pirates through live historical reenactments and displays including scrimshaw artists, knot tying demos, blacksmiths and performances by the Port Royal Privateers. An array of art, food and music—sea chanteys and pirate songs included—provided plenty of opportunity to experience seafaring days past.

The Ocean Institute hosted interactive experiences introducing event goers to sea life through hands-on encounters with creatures such as rays, sea stars, octopi and even a Jumbo Humboldt Squid dissection.

The harbor also played host to the Dana Point Yacht Club’s 12th Annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta and a public reading

Majestic tall ships sailed to Dana Point last weekend to participate in the 26th Annual Tall Ships Festival—the largest gathering of real, working tall ships on the West Coast. Photos by Gibby/Zone57.com and courtesy of Dana Point Historical Society

of the book Two Years Before the Mast, organized by the Historical Society in honor of the 175th anniversary of the author R.H. Dana Jr.’s trip to Dana Point.

“The regatta helps raise much-needed funds for the Ocean Institute’s Adopt a Class Program to help make sure that no deserving child is ever denied a chance to attend because of lack of funds,” said Ocean Institute President and CEO Dan Stetson. “This is especially critical during the present school budget cutbacks. For many children this is the first time they have ever seen the ocean; it is a life changing event. We salute the Yacht Club for their support and civic leadership!”

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Years Before the Mast, organized by the Dana Point Historical Society, added a nice taste of local history to the event. Under the leadership of Program Chair Elizabeth Bamattre, more than 100 readers—made up of members of the DPHS as well as community volunteers—took turns reading from the book throughout the weekend at the OC Sailing & Events Center.

The reading was inspired by Historical Society member Ann Leibowitz, who lives in Massachusetts but winters here in Dana Point. The City of New Bedford, Mass.—Herman Melville’s hometown—has been hosting a similar reading of Melville’s Moby Dick at (Cont. on page 20)

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DP LIVIVNG (Cont. from page 19) their Whaling Museum for the past 14 years and Leibowitz suggested that Dana Point follow suit with Two Years Before the Mast.

“Preparations actually began about two years ago when Ann [Leibowitz] brought us the idea. I traveled to New Bedford to observe and get ideas for our reading. Their event is now so popular that readers are chosen on a first come, first served basis and people are actually turned away,” said Bammatre. “The most enjoyable part of our reading, to me, was the fact that so many different people from the community stepped up to help out. We had readers from seniors in their 80s to the youngest reader—Conor Brough (6)—who, in full pirate garb, read with his parents Bill and Michelle Brough.”

R.H. Dana’s family tree was on display at the reading, highlighting some significant historical facts related to the family of Dana Point’s namesake. The family tree showed Richard Dana (six generations before the author Dana Jr.) was the first to arrive in America, from England, in 1640. Dana Jr.’s grandfather, William Ellery, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and his daughter-in-law was the daughter of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The timeline display also featured pictures of Dana Jr. throughout his life as well as the 1956 movie poster for Two Years Before the Mast starring Alan Ladd, which, according to Dana Point Historical Society President Carlos N. Olvera, in typical Hollywood fashion had very little to do with R.H. Dana Jr.’s book. It had adventure at sea, a love affair, all the ingredients of a Hollywood feature, but not much beyond the title was related to the book, he said.

“We were excited by all of the feedback we received during the reading, calling this something Dana Point must do,” said Olvera. “We have the backing from the city to make this an annual event and our enthusiastic volunteer readers for this year have already expressed interest in being a part of it next year. We are proud that many of them said they felt honored to be included in this year’s premier event.

The masts and rigging of tall ships gathered in the harbor near the Ocean Institute made for an impressive sight. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Readers represented a nice cross-section of the community—City Council Members, children, high school students, teachers and many others. We’re tickled that it was such a success and are pleased that people are already looking forward to next year.”

The annual festival was, once again, a tremendous success and has really been embraced by the entire Southern California community said Stetson in a post-event interview. “There is something about the ocean

Above: Historical Society President Carlos N. Olvera and Judy Brandmeier check in volunteer reader Pat Fairbanks at the public reading of Two Years Before the Mast. Photo

by Bob Fairbanks Right: Sophia Agnew (9) tries on what she called “a really, really, really heavy” knight’s helmet with the help of David Arnold, a.k.a.

Squire Reese, of the Adrian Empire Medieval re-creation group. MIddle: Logan Lewis and his dad Stephan meet Robert Turley’s colorful parrots.

Photos by Andrea Swayne

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and tall ships that resonates deep within young and old alike. And, I think the wonderful turnout we experienced speaks volumes about this. So many of us are hungry to learn more about our seafaring heritage and what we can do to pass on a healthy ocean to our children,” he said.

“All of us at the Ocean Institute appreciate Toshiba and the entire community’s great support. We will continue to do our best to inspire, to educate and to promote

thoughtful stewardship.”

From the Friday evening opening parade— as tall ships and schooners rounded the headlands and gathered together in the harbor—to the reading of R.H. Dana Jr.’s book, the Charity Regatta and Sunday’s last sunset mock-cannon battle, the festival offered fun, wonderment and an educational look back in time.

Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to view a photo slideshow and the Dana Point Historical Society video of the weekend’s events. DP

Above: Port Royal Privateers George Shoop (4) and Wade Leming, a.k.a. Captain Silverbeard, enjoy a blustery Sunday afternoon in the “pirate” encampment. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Rockies vs. Dodgers, SC Open, Ralph’s Dodger Stadium Skate Park, San Sept. 17, 7:10 p.m.

Clemente Pier Sept. 18-19, TBA The reality of the rest of their regular season schedule is a difficult one as the Dodgers host Colorado right after returning home from a series with San Francisco. Info: www. losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com

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LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Things are looking up for the Galaxy in the month of September as they will host D.C. United in a crucial match as the regular season winds down.

BASEBALL

After spending time on the road against Cleveland and Tampa Bay, the Angles return home for a series with the Texas Rangers. Info: www. losangeles.angels.mlb.com

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NSSA Southwest Open Conference season opener kicks off in Huntington Beach

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he National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Southwest Conference Open Season kicked off September 11 and 12 at the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. Contestants were treated to a solid southwest swell providing waves in the 3- to 5-foot range.

Two local surfers fought through to the finals in the Men’s Division. Sam Orozco of Dana Point was the runner up with an 8.87 combined two-wave total behind winner

Andrew Jacobson of Malibu with 9.20. Jake Davis of Capo Beach came in third, a mere 0.7 of a point behind Orozco with 8.17 points.

The Junior Division saw Davis—in his second final—take the win with 13.83 points over second-place double-finalist Jacobson (12.83). Dana Point’s Josh Benjoya surfed his way into third with 6.00 points.

For his impressive, powerful “double duty” surfing throughout the contest, Davis was named the standout Performer of the Event, taking top stats in both Juniors and Men’s Divisions. He was awarded the top wave score in Men’s, a 7.50, the highest combined heat

Dolphin Report SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

FOOTBALL • The Dolphins (2-0) stomped the Aliso Niguel Wolverines (1-1) while on the road September 10 by the final score of 51-17. The game was close after the first quarter as the Dolphins went into the second with a 10-7 lead following an 11-yard touchdown run by Chris Kearney and a field goal by Brendan Beckley.

But then the Dolphins offense erupted for 27 points in the second as Kearney found the end zone three more times—a 1-yard dive for six points, and two scoring catches, a 12-yard touchdown and an 89yard touchdown, from quarterback Trent Mason—while Mason ran another one in from two yards out. The boys then went into the half cruising with a 37-10 lead.

Fourteen more points by the Dolphins in the third quarter, including a 91-yard touchdown pass from Mason to Danny McAndrews, and another 19-yard touchdown pass from Mason to Kearney, left the Wolverines in utter dismay as the team was allowed only one more trip into the end zone in the fourth quarter for its final points of the game.

In all, Mason looked stellar going 6-of-7 through the air for 221 yards and three touchdown passes, while adding 91 yards rushing. Kearney led with 122 yards receiving, while Will McKinley finished with 12 total tackles and Keith Montross had an interception that went 89 yards.

Next 7 days: Sept. 16 at Huntington Beach High vs. Edison, 7 p.m.

NEXT GAME September 16 vs. Edison Chargers Location: Huntington Beach High Time: 7 p.m.

2009 Record: 13-1 (5-0 league) 09 vs. DH: Won 46-16 Affiliation: Sunset Coach: Dave White 2010 Team Overview: Never mind what you may hear—this one is all about respect.

Last year, the Chargers put an early dent in the Dolphins’ season, beating them 34-17. After that defeat the Dolphins went on a winning streak that put them in the playoffs, only to square off with Edison yet again in the second round. The outcome was the same and Dana Hills’ season ended by the score of 46-16.

But this year the Dolphins will see a different Edison (2-0) team minus quarterback Matt Viles, who torched Dana last September with a season high 485 passing yards and three touchdowns. However, even with Viles gone, the components are still in place for the Chargers to do some damage.

So far they’ve allowed a single touchdown in two games while posting a total of 107 points in wins against Artesia (59-0) and Wilson (48-7). Quarterback Chase Favreau (174 yards passing average) and running

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This is a crucial South Coast League match for both teams as the Dolphins look to take this one at home against the visiting San Clemente Tritons.

Info: www.dhhs.net

Info: www.lagalaxy.com

Open Opener

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

WATER POLO

Rangers vs. Angels, Tritons vs. Dolphins, Angel Stadium Dana Hills High Sept. 20, 7:05 p.m.

School Sept. 21, 5 p.m.

Jacob Davis of Capo Beach was named “Performer of the Event” at NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 1. Photo by Janice Aragon

RESULTS Local finishers only. MEN: 2.

Sam Orozco, Dana Point; 3.

Jake Davis, Capistrano Beach.

JUNIORS: 1. Jake Davis, Capistrano Beach; 3. Josh Benjoya, Dana Point. BOYS: 1. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente.

WOMEN: 2. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente; 4. Lani Doherty, San Clemente. GIRLS: 1. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente; 4.

Kloee Openshaw, San Clemente. PERFORMER OF THE EVENT: Jake Davis, Capistrano Beach.

total of 14.17 (in an earlier round) and his 13.83 was the highest combined heat total in the Juniors final.

The next NSSA Open contest (Event

No. 2) is set for September 25 and 26 at the Oceanside Harbor south jetty.

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back Nicholas Masaniai (106 yard rushing average) are definitely the ones to watch, and expect even more depth at Edison’s skill positions.

School on the road 14-2 on September 14.

Next 7 days: Sept. 21 at Peninsula, 3 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • The boys team competed at the Kaaawa Valley Invitational on September 11, while a mixture of both teams competed at the 27th Annual Laguna Hills Invitational on September 11.

Next 7 days: Sept. 18 at Mt. Carmel Invite in San Diego (Boys and Girls), TBA; Sept.

18 at Iolani Hawaii Invitational (Girls), TBA GIRLS GOLF • The Lady Dolphins (1-0) swung away for a 221-222 win against Corona del Mar on September 8. Avery French medaled on the round with a 39 (+4). The girls then took on both San Clemente and Newport Harbor at El Niguel Country Club on September 14, before a lone match against Newport Harbor at Santa Ana Community College on September 15. The team then headed off to Bella Collina in San Clemente to take on the Lady Tritons one more time on September 16. On September 17, the team participated in the Rainbow Sandals/Lady Triton Invitational.

Next 7 days: Sept. 20 vs. El Toro at El Niguel CC, 3 p.m.; Sept. 22 vs. Trabuco Hills at El Niguel CC, 3 p.m.; Sept. 23 vs. San Clemente at Bella Collina, 3 p.m.

GIRLS TENNIS • The Lady Dolphins (10) hit up the Fresno Tournament September 10-11 before beating Laguna Beach High

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • After taking on JSerra in a scrimmage on September 7 and following that effort up with a match against Rosary on September 9, the Lady Dolphins went on to compete at the University Tournament September 10-11.

During that time, the team was beat by Troy 25-21, 22-25 and 9-15. The girls then rolled through San Juan Hills in a 3-0 win, beating their opponent 25-21, 25-16 and 2519 in a regular season game on September 14. Taylor Arizobal led the team with nine kills.

Next 7 days: Sept. 17-18 at Dave Mohs Tournament, TBA; Sept. 21 at Esperanza, 6 p.m.; Sept. 23 at Laguna Hills, 5 p.m.

BOYS WATER POLO • The Dolphins (4-1) are off to a great start after rolling through the Thousand Oaks Tournament September 10-11. Dana Hills started off the tourney with four straight wins beating Buena 15-2, Newbury Park 14-4, El Modena 10-6 and Thousand Oaks 8-7 before losing their final game of the tournament to Ventura 10-4. Larson Pfeil led the team at the tournament with 15 goals, Drake Dunn had nine, Jonathan Amato had eight and both Sam Fitzmaurice and Quin Greenburg had five each. The team then faced Edison at home on September 15.

Next 7 days: Sept. 21 vs. San Clemente, 5 p.m.; Sept. 23-25 at South Coast Tourney, TBA www.danapointtimes.com

sports & outdoors

Falling Into Place

Dana Hills High School’s fall sports teams gear up for the season

By Andrea Swayne, David Zimmerle and Steve Breazeale Dana Point Times

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he annual hunt for CIF titles is on for Dana Hills High School fall sports teams. Whether the student-athletes are returning to the court, pool, gridiron, greens or trails, the Dolphins athletic program is ready to put their pre-season training to the test in a valiant search for prep sports glory.

Throw into the mix a reshuffled South Coast League as part of the far-reaching Coast View Conference—which now includes the Sea View League—and what you’ve got are the makings for some high-caliber competition.

Here’s a look at each team’s strengths as well as their challenges as they embark on a new season of exciting sports action.

Look to the Dana Point Times to follow the action throughout the school year and be sure to tune into the Dolphin Report each week for up to date scores and highlights.

Girls Cross Country Head coach Rex Hall describes his 2010 squad as the best in school history, and he should know. Hall has been coaching at Dana Hills for the past 13 years. With praise like that, the bar will be set extremely high for the Dolphins as they look to one up their fifth place finish at the CIF Division I state championships in 2009.

Even with the best group of talent in Dana’s history assembled, the year has not been without its share of speed bumps.

The Dolphins top returning runner and team captain, senior Alaina Alvarez, is out with an injury along with their number three runner, senior Laura Beresford. With hits like that at the top of the lineup the Dolphins will have to look to their depth charts for help.

“With of our top girls out injured, some of the younger girls have an opportunity to step up and it will be interesting to see

The Dolphins football team takes the field against Aliso Niguel High School on the road September 10. Photo by Dylan McDaniel

Members of the girls cross country team (front row L to R) Megan Geyer, Natasha Gunther, Vivian Dang, Paxton Cota and Veronica Camarillo and (back L to R) Kimmie Ryznal, Emily Harper, AJ Jackson, Bailey Montano, Sophie Gutteridge, Paige Canterbury, Aubrey Carr and Brooke Dorsey met for one last practice before leaving for Hawaii on September 16. Photo by Andrea Swayne

how we come back together this year,” said assistant coach Ryan Crane. “We’re hoping that the upcoming Hawaii trip will be a real bonding experience for the team.”

The team leaves on September 16 for the Iolani Invitational on September 18 in Hawaii.

“I think we have a lot of girls poised to move up in our lineup with the holes left by the injured runners,” assistant coach Monika Rothenburger said. “I expect the team to do really well in Hawaii—I predict top three for sure. It’s all about how hard they work when we’re there and the team’s attitude,” Rothenburger added.

Dana Hills has been a cross country powerhouse for the last decade. Even with runners who are injured they are deep enough to still have strong finishes and should defend their league title yet again.

The Dolphins are off to a good start, going 2-0 in their first two competitions of the season. They have outscored their two opponents 100-37 so far in 2010.

“They’re competing real well, they’re running to the football, flying around and playing real hard and aggressive,” head coach Brent Melbon said when asked to comment on his team’s progress so far. A recap of last week’s game can be found in the Dolphin Report on page 24. The annual Football Preview, as seen in the September 3-9 edition of the DP Times, can be found online at www.danapointtimes.com. www.danapointtimes.com

DATE 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/7 10/9 10/16 10/23 11/4 11/13 11/20 11/27

OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Laguna Hills Invite Laguna hills 8 a.m.

Iolani Hawaii Invite Maui TBA Dana Hills Invite Dana Hills 8 a.m.

SCL Cluster Meet TBA 3 p.m.

Clovis Invite Fresno TBA OC Championships Irvine Regional Park 8 a.m.

Mr. SAC Invite Mt. SAC TBA SCL Finals TBA 1 p.m.

CIF Prelims Mt. SAC TBA CIF Finals Mt. SAC TBA State Finals Fresno TBA

Boys Cross Country

Girls Volleyball

The Dana Hills boys cross country team entered the 2010 season as the three-time defending Division I state champions.

Can they make it a rare four-peat and become the only Division I squad to ever do so? Only time will tell.

Head coach Tim Butler says he is looking for his team to embody the vision it will take to win another state championship despite the fact that, on paper, the other league teams look a bit more talent-stacked than Dana this year.

Team captains Connor Kaddatz and Ricardo Campuzano are two returning seniors poised to do big things for the team this year. Rounding out the top five to watch are Trevor Linn, Lance Capel and Ethan Lawrence.

Butler’s strategy for coming out on top this season? “Making sure that no other team outworks us, either in competition or in practice, but especially in our training. The racing will take care of itself if we train right,” he said.

2010 offers a new coach and other new faces on the varsity squad. With Bryce Baum at the helm in his first year as head coach (he actually played volleyball for four years at Dana Hills, and is going into his third year assisting with the boys team who were 2010 league champs) for the Lady Dolphins, he’ll not only look to boost their level of confidence as the weeks roll by, but also their overall game to make them better competitors in the South Coast League. Last season San Clemente was the rage in the South Coast League, posting a 10-0 perfect record, while Dana Hills (3-5 SCL, 7-12) trailed behind the Tritons, Mission Viejo and Capo Valley for a fourth place finish. This year the girls have the ability to change all that, and in a newly refurbished gym at Dana Hills High School nonetheless.

“This is a very talented group of kids,” Baum said. “What I am most impressed with is how hard they are willing to work and their desire to compete. I am very excited to see how they continue to progress as the season goes on. Our focus is on playing consistent high-level volleyball every match.”

So far the girls opened with back-to-back wins—their first, a nonleague 3-2 win against Rosary, and then a split at the University Irvine Tournament, beating Saugus 2-0 but closing with a 2-1 loss to Troy. The team then handled San Juan Hills in three straight sets on September 14, so you could say they’re on track to keep building momentum as they enter the heart of the 2010 schedule.

Leading the team this year are captains Taylor Arizobal (12, opposite/outside hitter) and Shellsy Ashen (12, setter).

“We have some excellent leadership in our two key seniors Taylor Arizobal and Shellsy Ashen,” Baum said. “Taylor does a great job attacking and blocking from the right side, coming (Cont. on page 26)

Boys Cross Country SCHEDULE

Football

Girls Cross Country SCHEDULE

DATE 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/7 10/9 10/16 10/23 11/4 11/13 11/20 11/27

OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Kaaawa Valley Invite Maui TBA Mt. Carmel Invite Mt. Carmel 8:30 a.m.

Dana Hills Invite Dana Hills 8 a.m.

SCL Cluster Meet TBA 3 p.m.

Clovis Invitational Fresno TBA OC Championships Irvine Regional Park 8 a.m.

Mr. SAC Invite Mt. SAC TBA SCL Finals TBA 1 p.m.

CIF Prelims Mt. SAC TBA CIF Finals Mt. SAC TBA State Finals Fresno TBA

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Girls VOLLEYBALL (Cont.) up big when we need it. And Shellsy Ashen is a phenomenal setter capable of running a high-level offense. Also veteran middle Hannah Brozak will be a huge asset—nobody works harder than her in the middle.”

Girls Volleyball SCHEDULE DATE 9/7 9/9 9/10-11 9/14 9/17-18 9/21 9/23 9/24-25 9/28 9/30 10/5 10/7 10/12 10/14 10/21 10/26 10/28 11/2

OPPONENT LOCATION JSerra (scrimmage) JSerra Rosary Rosary University Tourn. University San Juan Hills San Juan Hills Dave Mohs Tourn. TBA

Esperanza Esperanza Laguna Hills Laguna Hills La Jolla Invite TBA

Fountain Valley Fountain Valley Mater Dei Mater Dei San Clemente Dana Hills Trabuco Hills Trabuco Hills El Toro Dana Hills Capo Valley Capo Valley San Clemente San Clemente Trabuco Hills Dana Hills El Toro El Toro Capo Valley Dana Hills

TIME 5 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

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Girls Tennis It is going to be hard to try and top their performance from last year, but the 2010 Dana Hills girls tennis team likes their chances.

In 2009, the Dolphins went on an incredible run, going 23-1 overall and a perfect 10-0 in league play. The good times were eventually cut short in a tough 10-8 loss to Campbell Hall in the CIF Playoffs, earning the Dolphins a second place finish in Division 1.

Last year the Dolphins were a little bit on the younger side but new head coach Justin Green sees that as an advantage for 2010.

“A lot of our girls that were freshmen last year jumped to a whole other level,” Green said, “hopefully that will put us over the edge.”

At the top of the Dolphins formidable singles lineup will be the Smith sisters, Joanna and Alyssa. Joanna, a senior, will bring her leadership and experience to the young Dolphin squad while Alyssa is poised to have a breakout sophomore season.

Joining the varsity team this year will be freshmen Margo Pletcher and AJ Gomer, who have been showing a lot of promise and upside this early in their high school careers.

Girls Tennis SCHEDULE DATE 9/10-11 9/14 9/21 9/28 9/29 9/30 10/5 10/6 10/7 10/14 10/15-16 10/19 10/20 10/21 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/29 11/2 11/4

OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Fresno Tourn.

Fresno TBA Laguna Beach Laguna Beach TBA Peninsula Peninsula 3 p.m.

San Clemente LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

Campbell Hall LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

Tesoro Tesoro 3 p.m.

Laguna Hills LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

Corona del Mar LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

Capo Valley 3 p.m.

Capo Valley San Clemente San Clemente 3 p.m.

DHHS Coastal Classic LN Racquet Club TBA Tesoro LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

University LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

Laguna Hills Laguna Hills 3 p.m.

Mission Viejo LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

Capo Valley LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

LN Racquet Club 3 p.m.

Palos Verdes Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 3 p.m.

SCL Finals LN Racquet Club TBA SCL Finals LN Racquet Club TBA

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Boys Water Polo SCHEDULE Dolphins boys waterpolo team members (L to R) Kevin Guck, Larson Pfeil, Drake Dunn, Trevor Scott, Johnathan Amato, Sam Fitzmaurice and Connor Angle. Photo by Taylor Garrett

Boys Water Polo Last year, the Dana Hills boys water polo team was hit hard with injuries and illnesses. This year, they appear to be healthy and have five returning varsity starters who were instrumental in their 2009 CIF run.

The Dolphins are already off to a good start and are determined to make a statement early in the season. They just returned home after a second place finish at the Conejo Classic at Cal Lutheran where they lost to a very good Ventura High team.

The Dolphins know that if they are going to have a successful 2010, they will have to compete against tough opponents like San Clemente and Mission Viejo, all members of the South Coast League.

But what head coach Matt Rosa believes will help separate his team from the rest of the league is their depth and team speed.

“We are very athletic. We don’t necessarily have humongous guys but we have guys who can shoot the ball well and

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION 9/10-11 Thousand Oaks Tourn. Thousand Oaks 9/15 Edison Dana Hills 9/21 San Clemente Dana Hills 9/23-25 South Coast Tourn. TBA

9/28 Laguna Hills Laguna Hills 9/30-10/2 Villa Park Tourn. Villa Park 10/5 Laguna Beach Laguna Beach 10/12 El Toro Dana Hills 10/14 Canyon (Anaheim) Dana Hills 10/19 Mission Viejo Mission Viejo 10/21 San Clemente San Clemente 10/23 Los Osos Dana Hills 10/26 Laguna Hills Dana Hills 10/29 Huntington Beach Huntington Beach 11/2 El Toro El Toro 11/4 Mission Viejo Dana Hills 11/5 Capo Valley Capo Valley

TIME TBA 5 p.m.

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we have a lot of guys who can score,” Rosa said.

Leading the Dolphin attack will be senior center Larson Pfeil, who was a first team all-league player and first team all-CIF in 2009.

Making sure the Dolphins shut out their opponents will be senior goalie Kevin Gluck, who was second team all-league last year.

Girls Golf SCHEDULE

Members of the Dana Hills girls golf team pause for a photo before a round of golf against San Clemente and Newport Harbor at El Niguel Country Club. Photo by David Zimmerle

Girls GOLF Coming off a third-straight playoff appearance last year, coach Phil Wilburton once again has a roster deep with talent.

Though last season’s No. 1, 2 and 4 players graduated, there are plenty of competitive golfers to fill in the blanks. Wilburton said that although this is somewhat of a rebuilding year for his team, his lineup is looking to be very promising.

Sophomore Avery French—sister of Whitney French who earned a full-ride to Oregon State two years ago—was a solid player last year and has captured the No. 1 spot on the team.

The No. 2 player is an incoming freshman by the name of Elizabeth Soewondo.

Rounding out the top six is sophomore Katherine Sammon—who moved up from junior varsity last year to play a few varsity matches at the end of the season—and sisters Kristi and Tori Nishihira along with Kelsey Hargreaves.

“I also have a couple of talented sophomores—Seka Waterbury and Elena Sittler—in No. 7 and 8 who are much improved from last year’s JV team and are working hard to

DATE 9/8 9/14 9/15 9/16 9/17

9/20 9/22 9/23 9/27 9/29 9/30 10/4 10/5 10/6 10/7 10/11 10/12 10/13 10/14 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/28 11/1 11/8

OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Corona del Mar Corona del Mar 3 p.m.

San Clemente El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

Newport Harbor Santa Ana CC 3 p.m.

San Clemente Bella Collina 3 p.m.

Rainbow Sandals SC Municipal 1 p.m.

Lady Triton Invite El Toro El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

Trabuco Hills El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

San Clemente Bella Collina 3 p.m.

Corona del Mar El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

La Costa Canyon La Costa Resort 3 p.m.

Trabuco Hills El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

Trabuco Hills Dove Canyon 3 p.m.

Mission Viejo MVCC 3 p.m.

Capo Valley Marbella 3 p.m.

Aliso Niguel El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

Aliso Niguel El Toro El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

Mission Viejo El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

Capo Valley El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

League Finals San Luis Rey Downs 10 a.m.

League Finals Pala Mesa 9 a.m.

La Costa Canyon El Niguel CC 3 p.m.

CIF Team Divisional TBA

TBA CIF Individual Regional TBA TBA CIF Individual Finals TBA

TBA

make it into varsity games this year,” said Wilburton. “We are 3 and 1 now. We beat Corona del Mar by one stroke, 220 to 221, and annihilated the young Newport Harbor team twice so far. We lost to San Clemente on Tuesday in our first league match 243 to 214. We should be shooting around 215 as a team and that’s where we need to stay to gain a competitive edge in league.”

The team faced San Clemente again on September 16. DP www.danapointtimes.com