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San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). Photo by Andrea Swayne

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City and Business Calendar Saturday, September 25

are welcome.

California Coastal Cleanup 9 a.m. - noon.

Volunteers have three locations to choose from: Dana Point Marine Conservation Area/Ocean Institute, Doheny State Beach/San Juan Creek and Salt Creek Beach. For specific locations see “Newsbites” on page 10 or log on to www. danapoint.org

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

Dana Point VFW Post 9934 Patriots Day Marine Car Wash 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. South Shores Church, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Dana Point, www.vfwpost9934. org. Carwash, barbecue, Kid Print child ID, emergency and military vehicle display and refreshments are free, but donations

Sunday, September 26 Star Spangled Spectacular 3 p.m. The city presents a free “all American music” concert featuring the Capistrano Valley Symphony and the 1st Marine Division Band from Camp Pendleton at Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. musicians will hold a hands-on “instrument petting zoo” where

kids can hear, touch and play various orchestra instruments. For more information, call Berenika Schmitz at 949.248.3530 or send an email to smurphy@danapoint.org.

Monday, September 27 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org

Thursday, September 30 Coastmasters 7 a.m. the Coastmasters of Dana Point (a Toastmasters affiliate) meets every Thursday at the Jolly Roger Restaurant, 34661 Golden Lantern, 949.496.9610, www.coastmasters.org

Dana Point’s Top 5 Hottest Topics

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…School District Happenings Update?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District trustees this month settled a twoyear-old lawsuit filed against CUSD by the cities of Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita after the district cut most of its bus routes. Those cities alleged the district did not complete proper environmental studies.

The settlement does not call for any money to change hands, and mostly sets up regular meetings between the agencies and formalizes traffic-control measures already in place on campuses.

Trustees also voted to drop out of the California School Boards Association, which provides policy and other support for districts.

The non-profit agency, however, has been hit by salary-related scandals. CUSD will save $17,000 a year in dues with its withdrawal.

WHAT’S NEXT: Trustees next meet at 7 p.m. on September 28 at CUSD headquarters, 33122 Valle Road.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

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…Ed Laurie’s Passing?

THE LATEST: Ed Laurie, the longtime owner of Stitcheree in San Juan Capistrano, has lost a battle with cancer.

He passed away at 12:30 p.m. September 16, surrounded by family and close friends.

He died in the arms of his son Bob. Laurie had bright blue eyes and a smile that was just as bright.

“Ed was a wonderful man and a dear friend to so many,” said Scott Schmitt of San Juan Photo & Digital. “He will be missed.”

Stitcheree, on Paseo Adelanto, provided monogrammed clothing and promotional materials. Laurie was also a longtime Chamber of Commerce supporter and supporter of the yacht clubs in Dana Point.

WHAT’S NEXT: A continental style breakfast at the Dana West Yacht Club ( 24601 Dana www.danapointtimes.com

Drive, Dana Point ) is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, October 25, followed by boats leaving the harbor at 10 a.m. for a ceremony at sea, where Laurie’s ashes will be spread.

FIND OUT MORE: See http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/edlaurie —JV

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…Deadline Near for Charitable Grant Funding Applications?

THE LATEST: Since fiscal year 1900-2000 the City of Dana Point has been awarding grant funding two times during the year to established nonprofit organizations that benefit the community and have solid fundraising track records and a demonstrated viability.

The deadline for one of the two annual filing windows is coming up on October 1 at 5 p.m.

The other yearly deadline is on the first of April.

During each of the two filing periods, $25,000 worth of funding is available for distribution among the chosen charities.

WHAT’S NEXT: A Charitable Grand Subcommittee will review the applications and award funding at its discretion. Awards will be made in accordance with established policy criteria and all meetings of the subcommittee will be posted publicly. No grants will be made for religious or political activity according to the city policy.

FIND OUT MORE: The Charitable Grant Funding Policy and application can be found and downloaded from the city’s website at www.danapoint.org. Copies may also be picked up in person at the office of the City Clerk at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203 in Dana Point or by calling 949.248.3505.

—Andrea Swayne

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…Home Depot on Stonehill?

THE LATEST: A city-owned parcel owned by the city on Stonehill Drive in San Juan Capistrano, bordering Dana Point, is worth about $9 million, representatives of The Home Depot told officials in a September 9

letter.

The city and The Home Depot are discussing a home-improvement store on the parcel, which is just west of the San Diego Freeway and Camino Capistrano. The Home Depot wants to enter an exclusive negotiating period with Capistrano officials.

“A definitive purchase price will be developed during the exclusive negotiation period when the development costs have been developed,” says the letter, from Beverly Metz, senior real estate manager for The Home Depot.

Ironically, The Home Depot was rejected for the same parcel in an advisory measure put before San Juan voters four years ago.

Now, City Council members—including some who led the fight against the store then—say they need the sales-tax revenue The Home Depot could generate.

WHAT’S NEXT: The San Juan City Council on October 5 will consider whether to enter exclusive negotions.

FIND OUT MORE: www.sanjuancapistrano. org —JV

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...The State of the County?

THE LATEST: About 100 civic and community leaders gathered Thursday to hear Orange County Supervisor Patricia Bates give a “State of the County” update at the Doubletree Guest Suites.

Bates, who represents South Orange County on the board, told those in attendance that few economic indicators are good but that county government has worked hard to weather the storm.

She said the county has fought hard to reduce pension costs, for the first time requiring public-safety employees to contribute toward their retirements. Additionally, she said, the county is moving forward with a $543 million expansion of John Wayne Airport. That project, funded entirely by airport landing and concession fees, will last four years and create 6,500 jobs.

Locally, she said the Harbor Revitalization plan, 20 years in the making, is expected to go before the Coastal Commission for its final approvals in November.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Board of Supervisors next meets at 9:30 a.m. on September 28. The Chamber’s next mixer is 5:30 p.m. on October 21 at Lantern Bay Village at the corner of Golden Lantern/Del Prado.

FIND OUT MORE: See bos.ocgov.com/fifth; —JV for the chamber, call 949.496.1555

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week City Council Back in Session: Following a summer recess, the Dana Point City Council has set its next regular meeting for next Monday, September 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 33282 Golden Lantern.

A meeting agenda has been posted and can be reviewed on the city’s website at www.danapoint.org. For questions or more information, please call 949.248.3501. —AS Attention Surfers and Beachgoers: Safe Trestles Winner Announced: Phase 2 of Safe Trestles—an ideas contest exploring ways to create safe, low-impact access to the Trestles surf break—is complete. Five teams were selected from Phase 1 to develop their designs while working with stakeholders local agencies, and the community toward finding low-impact solutions that serve visitors, restore wetlands that have been damaged by the path, preserve and improve vistas, and offer education about the site’s history and the coastal environment. The winner is, The Wave Design team: CO-LAB design office, Los Angeles, who will have the opportunity to work with San Onofre Foundation toward a solution.

Access to Trestles, one of North America’s most celebrated waves, is threatened because of safety and environmental concerns. In response, a coalition of groups organized by the volunteer non-profit organization Architecture for Humanity launched “Safe Trestles,” an open-to-all, twostage design competition to create a safe pathway to serve surfers, the local coastal community and day visitors to San Onofre State Beach.

Check out the designs and post comments at www.safetrestles.com.

—David Zimmerle

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Changes At and Around San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station SONGS gets a new plant supervisor, new steam generators and has a flourishing reef offshore Dana Point Times

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itting just south of the Orange County border, the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station provides power to Dana Point residents and businesses making it just as much a part of the community as the city’s sandy beaches, headlands and harbor lifestyle.

And while the plant’s been under increasing pressure from regulators, and some members of the public, changes have been underway in how it is managed, how it operates and even in the waters near the oceanfront plant.

A New Leader He talks clearly and calmly and doesn’t hesitate to mix in sports analogies, but James “Joe” Sheppard doesn’t mince words when it comes to the performance of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

“SONGS doesn’t meet the standards set in our industry,” Sheppard said. “That doesn’t mean the plant is unsafe. That doesn’t mean the plant is staffed by bad people. Our standards are very, very high. There are things at SONGS that we do better than anyone else in the industry…and there are things we have to learn.”

Sheppard’s words also don’t leave any question whose job it is to see that those lessons are learned.

“I am not going to be a caretaker,” said Sheppard, 61, who was appointed San Onofre’s interim Chief Nuclear Officer on September 2. “I will do what I think necessary to move the organization in the right direction.”

Sheppard, who had been consulting with SONGS operator, Southern California Edison, since January, took the helm a day after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued another letter critical of operations of the plant. SONGS has been under increasing pressure for two years to address issues of quickly identifying and addressing most minor problems.

He takes over for Ross T. Ridenoure, who held in the position for two-and-a-half years before stepping down for what he said were “the best interests of the station.”

Sheppard is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Duke University. He is a licensed Senior Reactor Operator and a graduate of the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations’ Senior Nuclear Plant Management Course. He previously was President and CEO of the South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company—which had been shut down by the NRC just before he took the reins in 1993. Sheppard is credited with addressing a list of 16 items the NRC said needed correcting before the plant could restart. It was operating again by 2004.

Sheppard is confident he can find similar success at SONGS. The keys he said, are setting the standards of success, ensuring all employees share the same definition of that success and that managers know how to send the message down the line. Despite years of bad headlines, Sheppard said morale at SONGS is good.

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A new steam generator slowly made its way to San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station earlier this month. Photo courtesy Southern California Edison

SONGS better,’” Sheppard said. “So I have enlisted them in the cause to make SONGS better.”

He likens procedures to a good golf swing—repetition brings about the desired results. He doesn’t admit to being as much a sports fan as one who recognizes the natural analogy between coaches getting players to do the best on the field and managers getting employees to do their best at work. “Everybody wants to be a winner,” he said. “No one likes derogatory things said about them … It’s how we use that going forward, as a motivational tool: Here’s how we win, by going forward every day using the right procedures.”

Sheppard, who is taking an apartment in San Clemente, has a wife, Linda, two daughters, three granddaughters and his first grandson on the way. He enjoys reading military history, learning lessons he also brings to SONGS. “I like to see how great military leaders could get ordinary people to do extraordinary things,” Sheppard said.

He excused himself from the interview to go meet with NRC officials, then the public, at a recent SONGS update community meeting. —Jonathan Volzke New 640-ton Steam Generators Southern California Edison will be replacing two 640-ton steam generators in its Unit 3 reactor beginning October 10. Built

by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan, the first steam generator made its way from Camp Pendleton’s Del Mar Boat Basin to the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station beginning September 9, but had to reach its ultimate destination at a slow rate. SCE

even requested that California Highway Patrol briefly shut down the southbound Interstate-5, September 16 to transport the generator via a heavy hauling transporter often referred to as a crawler.

“After the generators arrived at the Boat Basin on August 24, a heavy haul crew began preparing the new power plant components for the first phase of the trip atop a ‘Crawler’ whose tank-like tracks are well-suited for the beach portion of the route,” SCE spokesman Gil Alexander said in a statement. “At a staging area near the Las Pulgas Road, the generators will be transferred to a 256-tire “Goldhofer” for the dirt and paved road part of the trip with the generator expected to reach the plant on September 20. The generators will make the trip to the plant at a pace of roughly 1.5 miles per hour. The entire trip will take between one and two weeks. And the second of the new Unit 3 steam generators is expected to start the same transport process on September 24.”

SONGS replaced the Unit 2 reactor earlier this year—a process that took about six months and was completed last April.

All went according to plan. Essentially, the Unit 3 reactor at San Onofre will be shut down from three to four months, which will include the replacement of the old steam generators with the new, a refueling of the reactor along with further maintenance, all while adding about 1,000 temporary workers at SONGS, Alexander said.

To replace the steam generators, workers will create an opening at the top of Unit 3’s dome. The project should be completed by the end of the year. —David Zimmerle

A Flourishing Man-made Reef The Wheeler North Reef, a 174-acre artificial reef, built approximately one mile off the coast of San Clemente by Southern California Edison in the summer of 2008 is flourishing. The reef, a requirement of the California Coastal Commission, was designed as a mitigation project to address environmental impacts thought to be caused by the oceanwater cooling system at SONGS, produced its first full canopied kelp forest this summer and studies show that sea life is flourishing.

Just off the coast from the plant are two natural reefs—the San Onofre and the other, just to its north, the San Mateo. The Wheeler North begins at the northern end of the San Mateo and extends about two miles further north to the San Clemente Pier. The $46 million project, named after Caltech scientist and kelp-restoration expert Wheeler J. North, is the result of a 15-year study dating back to the ‘80s.

“When the permits were first sought to build SONGS the state agreed to grant conditional permits as long as we study the impact of the plant on marine life,” said Alexander. “The Coastal Commissionordered study came with a condition that if we found any adverse impact we would have to deal with it. So we built the plant and started a 15-year study by independent scientists, most of them from UCSB, that determined the ocean-water cooling system used at the plant seemed to have an effect on the natural San Onofre kelp reef, perhaps reducing the size of it somewhat by stirring up the sand at the bottom and preventing sunlight from reaching the kelp and helping it to grow.” It was also determined that some (Cont. on page 6)

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Eye on DP Changes At and Around San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (Cont. from page 5) eggs and larvae, that would otherwise have produced adult fish, were being sucked into this water system and dying which also affected the number of fish in the area.

Not only are the scientific studies demonstrating the reef’s success, but local anglers have noticed its impact on marine life as well.

“The reef has grown beyond our wildest dreams as far as the kelp goes and it’s making a nice little community for the fish,” said Dana Wharf Sportfishing Captain Michael Hansen.

“The fish are attracted to the new structure and the abundant kelp growth acts almost like a roof on their house making it very attractive as a rookery for many species including calico bass, sand bass and sculpin. We usually fish along the old, natural structure for more mature fish but it nice to know that new generations of fish are spawning at Wheeler North.”

Snorkeling and SCUBA diving outfits have also been pleasantly surprised by the reef’s success. Beach Cities SCUBA in Dana Point has been visiting the reef a lot since this past spring, they said.

“The reef is a good place to see many types of bass, halibut and even Garibaldi. Large bait balls—thousands of anchovies and other small bait fish—roll through the area often as well,” said Beach Cities SCUBA advanced open-water diver Michael Kuhns. “We definitely recommend dives there and charter a boat out of Dana Point Harbor, The Riviera, three to four times per week for snorkeling and diving. People are really enjoying the view along the reef.”

Stand-up paddlers (SUP) have also been reporting an increase of wildlife sightings

A small fishing boat trolls along the edge of the Wheeler North Reef. Photo by Andrea Swayne

including juvenile great white sharks in the area, a development that many believe points to a healthy food chain along the reef and the new ecosystem it created.

“Whenever you create an ecosystem like this, you’re going to attract more fish and with the fish come the predators,” said SCE’s lead marine biologist Patrick Tennant. “SUP has become very popular recently and people are starting to see some of the life out there that they previously wouldn’t have. The surfers tend to stop at the break and the paddlers tend to get out to where the kelp is and that’s where we have been seeing a number of juvenile sharks. We do see a number of sharks out there but other predators down the food chain are responding to the increase in fish

as well, like sea lions, dolphins, barracuda and other fish like that. So you’re going to see an increase in them as well. Overall as these kelp beds thrive and provide a food source, all levels of the food chain are coming back.”

The UCSB scientists have been and are continuing to study the number of fish, the size of fish, and are even making estimates of how many tons of fish are out there on the reef. And in addition to the Wheeler North, they are monitoring San Mateo and another reference reef further south and are comparing the numbers. The multiple levels of data are being collected so that they can make an accurate determination of the increase in fish offshore that can be attributed to the man-made reef.

Have scientists come to any conclusions regarding the impact of the reef?

“What we saw in 2009, just a year after placing the rocks (making up the reef) on the ocean floor was an immediate response of juvenile fish moving into the area,” said Tennant. “What we’re expecting in this last round of surveys completed just last month is that all of those young fish are now going to be adult fish resulting in a very dramatic addition in weight and numbers of fish offshore.

A scientific advisory panel looks at the data and ensures that everything that we expect out of the reef is occurring and that it is doing everything we thought it would do.”

SCE has kept a boat at the Dana Point Harbor for the past seven or so years to serve as a monitoring vessel for SCE biologists and the Coastal Commission scientists’ diving surveys. “Our vessel is nothing extravagant; it’s a 25-foot Parker. The predecessor to this vessel, the Echo Logic, was just retired about two-and-a-half months ago and served as our research vessel since 1988. The new boat is yet to be named,” said Tennant as he hinted at the possibility of holding a public contest in the near future to name her.

According to Tennant, the Ocean Institute in Dana Point is also playing a part in the study of the reef. “Coastal Commission scientists are working together with Ocean Institute scientists who are doing a portion of the monitoring and collecting some of the data on the reef which makes it very nice for SCE to be more anchored so closely to a research institute where we can help each other out and share the data. We can help them with their interpretive projects and they in turn can help us get the message out about how positive the Wheeler North Reef project is for the environment.” —Andrea Swayne DP

News Next Door

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

Special Election for North Beach Project The proposed Playa del Norte project will again be included on the ballot in a special election on March 8, following a 3-2 decision

by City Council on Tuesday.

The City Council initially approved the approximately 49,000-square-foot commercial development during a meeting last July, but opponents of the project garnered enough qualified signatures for a ballot referendum.

The council opted for stand-alone election, which could cost San Clemente $151,500 to $168,500 in fees.

Even though the March date is the most expensive—compared to a general election date in November 2012, which would have cost $8,500—other cities in the county could also choose to set a special election at that time, possibly bringing down the overall cost.

Council members also opted to have the city attorney prepare an impartial analysis of the ballot measure to avoid an additional $43,000 charge to print the entire resolution.

City Clerk Joanne Baade will post a notice Wednesday at City Hall, the San Clemente Library and on the city’s website calling for arguments for and against the measure.

Those arguments are due on October 5 and rebuttals on October 14.

Other costs for the city regarding the election include $16,700 to the county Registrar of Voters Office for tallying and verifying sig-

natures on the original petition and another $3,000 to translate the ballot into Spanish.

—David Zimmerle

Bank Robbery at Wells Fargo The Wells Fargo Bank at 638 Camino De Los Mares was robbed on September 16.

Sheriff’s Lt. Colin Murphy said the holdup happened around 3:36 p.m. The bandit handed the teller a note. No weapons were seen.

The bank robber was last seen fleeing from the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. A Sheriff’s Department helicopter and a number of ground units searched for the man.

Lieutenant Mike Jansen said witnesses described the man as a white, aged 25 to 30, 160 to 180 pounds and about 5-foot-11 inches tall. He wore a green hat, a purple and black flannel shirt and had short black hair and a scruffy black beard.

The search for the suspect continues.

Anyone with information should call Orange County’s Bank Robbery Apprehension Team (BRAT) at 949.770.6011. —Andrea Swayne SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Paint Shortage Leaves Capistrano Streets Bare Traffic is weaving and residents are buzz-

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ing after a nationwide paint shortage has left San Juan Capistrano’s newly-asphalted streets without lane and median markings.

Some of the streets, particularly on the east side of town, have been finished for months, but as more asphalt goes down, there are still no lines.

“There is a nationwide shortage of ‘thermoplastic paint’ and the City of San Juan Capistrano, along with many other agencies, is faced with lack of traffic stripes on its newly paved streets,” Capistrano spokeswoman Kelly Tokarski said. “Staff has been told that the situation was supposed to be remedied by the end of September, but a recent communication by the manufacturer shows the delay is likely to last another five or six weeks.”

In the meantime, Tokarski said, the city asked the contractor to put down more reflective tags to create lanes on streets, as well as use ordinary paint. But even regular paint is coming up in short supply, Tokarski said, because other contractors are also turning to the regular paint.

Tokarski said city contractors told Capistrano officials the lack of paint is because of a “severe shortage” of domestic paint resin and imported resin not arriving and clearing customs at US ports in a timely fashion.

That is causing delays in production of thermoplastic paint, she said.

Tokarski said Capistrano has received some complaints from residents, but “most are satisfied with the explanation that this is an industry-wide crisis.”

Councilmembers on Tuesday were not so satisfied when City Engineer Nasser Abbaszadeh told them “there’s no paint to be found.”

“I know these streets pretty well and I keep getting confused,” Councilwoman Laura Freese said. “Leaving these streets unpainted is asking for trouble...we need to get these things done as soon as possible.”

Mayor Lon Uso said he’s seen cars going straight through what are supposed to be turn lanes. “If we don’t resolve this, somebody’s going to get creamed,” Uso said. “This is an issue of public safety and it’s gone on too long.”

Councilman Mark Nielsen asked the City Attorney to look into the details of the city’s $2.6 million contract with Copp Contracting, to see if the city can collect fines. —Jonathan Volzke

Potential Deal with Chevron Cancels Capistrano Water-Rate Increase Residents flocking to the San Juan Capistrano City Council Chambers Tuesday to protest a proposed water-rate increase to cover increased costs because of a MtBE spill instead heard a potential settlement with the oil company that has eliminated the need for the rate hike. “Chevron agreed in concept to settlement points,” Mayor Lon Uso said. “The result of this action means no additional water rate increase will be imposed on San Juan Capistrano residents.”

Log on to www.thecapistranodispatch.com for the full story. —JV www.danapointtimes.com

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CUSD: Stay on Course or a Pendulum Swing?

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oters go to the polls on November 2 with the option to keep the current Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, usher in a new majority or really mix things up.

Five of the board’s seven seats are on the ballot—two by recall—and five incumbents that ran as a team are being challenged by a slate of five challengers. Here are their ballot statements: TRUSTEE AREA 3, SHORT TERM JOHN ALPAY, San Clemente Commissioner/ Businessman, www.johnalpay.com CUSD has forgotten that its primary purpose is providing the best possible education for our children while responsibly managing taxpayer dollars.

I will work to restore quality education and operate a fiscally sound school district.

Due to Sacramento’s never-ending incompetence, revenue to CUSD continues to decline.

Raising taxes is simply not an option. As your next Trustee, I will work responsibly to cut spending by reducing expenses unrelated to the classroom, including decreasing the number of attorneys utilized by CUSD. In these difficult times we need integrity and honest leadership. I am seeking office independent of special interests. No one can accuse me of accepting support from the unions or any trial attorney organizations.

I earned my law and business degrees from UCLA and my undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. From there I became a corporate executive at international and Fortune 500 companies, responsible for multi-million dollar budgets. I also serve in the community on non-profit boards and as a San Clemente Commissioner.

As a father of three children under six years, I want them to have the best education possible.

Let’s rebuild our district together. Vote John Alpay CUSD Board of Trustees, Area 3.

MIKE WINSTEN, Attorney/Independent Businessman, www.cusdfacts.com You elected me by a landslide margin of victory 2 years ago to restore honesty, integrity and accountability to CUSD—and we’ve accomplished much.

Bringing reform and positive change is difficult in a district which spends approximately 85% of its budget on salaries/benefits for public employees—most who are represented by powerful union leaders and special interests fighting to preserve an unsustainable financial status quo for themselves, instead of putting our children’s education first.

Despite continuous union opposition, I’ve successfully: Balanced the budget; Stopped deficit spending; Refused increased taxes; Slashed administration expenses; Promoted conservative fiscal policies; Fought to save teachers’ jobs; Fought for smaller classes.

This year, CUSD was the State’s highest achieving large District!

I earned my undergraduate degree from Cornell, law degree from USC, and MBA from UCI. As a business and real estate lawyer operating my own business, I’m a proven, results-oriented leader.

My wife and I are proud parents of four children in CUSD schools and 1 in pre-school. As your Trustee, I discharge my duties with as much care for your family as my own.

My job is not done. I’m working to bring positive change and accountability.

Vote No Recall.

TRUSTEE AREA 5 GARY PRITCHARD, Community College Professor, www.pritchardforcusd.com When it comes to education, I think like a dad. I want to know our children are learning in safe, wellmaintained neighborhood schools with the support of first-rate teachers.

CUSD needs true leadership from parents who understand what’s best for our kids.

I teach at Cerritos College, where I have served as department chair and in other leadership positions. I have successfully brought additional money

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into my college district and partnered with local high schools to promote career opportunities.

I recognize that our schools are in crisis. I have the commitment and experience necessary to be part of the solution.

As a CUSD trustee, I’ll bring expertise in budgeting, music education, career education, and integrating our schools with colleges.

I am a native Californian. My daughter attends a CUSD elementary school. My wife and I own a home in my trustee area. I’m a dad who wants local control and the removal of outside political forces from our schools. I have the educational and administrative experience to do this. I look forward to serving the families and taxpayers of CUSD. Let’s rebuild our district together. Vote Gary Pritchard CUSD Board of Trustees, Area 5.

GARY V. MILLER, Retired Teacher Declined to submit statement.

PAUL HEBBARD, Certified Public Accountant, http://paulhebbard.com Dear CUSD Constituents: As the only independent voice running for CUSD Trustee, I want to appeal to your senses in bringing stability back into your school district. Instead of the fighting between the two main factions, I will seek to build bridges between all groups who are involved in CUSD, from the teachers and administrators to the parents who have lost faith in their educational system.

I will also fight for our hard earned tax dollars to be returned from Sacramento back to where the money is needed most, in the classrooms. We can ill afford to have our state spend money lavishly on special interest boondoggles, while at the same time letting our state educational system rot away.

I urge you to consider an alternative and give me your consideration on November 2nd.

Thank you very much.

KEN LOPEZ MADDOX, Businessman/ Tax Consultant, www.cusdfacts.com I am honored to serve on our school board.

With your support, I will continue the reforms now underway. But I can’t do it without you. I need your help to fight powerful special interests and public employee union leaders.

As a former member of the California State Legislature, I served on the State Assembly’s Education Committee—educating and protecting children is my top priority.

While in the legislature, I authored California’s Amber Alert system, the “Safe Surrender” bill to protect newborns, was co-author of legislation requiring class size reduction and led efforts to protect children from toxins on campus.

As a 17-year police officer, I proudly served as a DARE officer in nearby schools—I am committed to making our schools safe and drug free.

I have a Masters Degree in Management and was a Senior Fellow at the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research.

Despite fierce opposition, I have: Balanced the budget, Refused demands for a parcel tax, Slashed a bloated administration, Oversaw a top to bottom facilities assessment, and Held the line on wasteful spending.

This year we were the State’s highest achieving large District!

Vote no on the recall.

TRUSTEE AREA 4 ANNA BRYSON, Capistrano Unified School District Governing Board Member, www.abryson.com You elected me four years ago to restore integrity, accountability, and conservative fiscal policy—and we’ve accomplished much: Balanced the budget; Stopped deficit spending; Refused to increase taxes; Reduced bloated administration; Posted checkbook, budget online; Fought to keep smaller class sizes; Repaired buildings and removed old portables; Promoted classroom discipline and parental rights.

Currently, we are among the State’s highestachieving large Districts!

Having been CEO of a software technology firm, I’m a careful steward of your tax dollars. I watch every penny to improve student learning—

and promise voters to keep our District solvent.

Salaries and benefits are 85 percent of our budget. Hit by the state’s budget crisis, we reduced administrative salary expenses 10 percent last year—this year, we needed to reduce similarly the costs of our union contract.

Sadly, union leaders refused to be a part of the solution. They called a union strike.

This unnecessary strike deprived our children of three days of normal classes, disrupted lives, and needlessly destroyed goodwill—for no positive purpose. Nonetheless, my words throughout the strike sought to bring us all back together.

With your vote, I will continue working tirelessly to guard against tax hikes and to advance student learning.

SAAM ALIKHANI, University Student, www.alikhaniforcusd.com We need strong leadership to restore educational excellence and accountability in CUSD. I will jettison the partisan politics and reject outside interests that have plagued this district.

I have been a lifelong resident and active participant in the district. I attended CUSD schools, and have seen the problems as well as the solutions, from both a student’s and taxpayer’s perspective.

As site council president at a CUSD high school, I managed a large budget and worked with all stakeholders to create educational plans for students to learn and excel.

I served as the student trustee to the CUSD board. I have successfully represented the taxpayers and the students’ best interests at all times.

I have advocated the importance of education to multiple state legislators in Sacramento to gain additional funding for our schools.

I will work with local businesses, community colleges, and universities to create the best opportunity for our children.

Partisan politics and special outside interests have no role in educating CUSD students. I will focus on education.

I ask for your support so that together we can restore the integrity and reputation of CUSD. Let’s rebuild our district together. Vote for Saam Alikhani, CUSD Board of Trustees.

TRUSTEE AREA 6 MARTHA MCNICHOLAS, Engineering Entrepreneur, www.mcnicholasforcusd.com In this budget crisis, it is critical that fiscal decisions made by Trustees be based on what is best for our children and their educational success. As a parent of a recent graduate and a high school student, I know the impact on students of the recent budget cuts.

Local school boards are limited by Sacramento’s complicated system of financing public education. As a Trustee, I will work to make sure CUSD’s needs are communicated to our legislators, and will promote increased local control of education dollars and fiscal responsibility.

Parent involvement in public education is essential not only to the individual student’s success, but for our schools and communities to thrive. I am proud of my 15 years of successful experience and service on and off campus. I will encourage ongoing parent and community participation.

I will bring the strengths of technical analysis and a logical approach to problem solving from my engineering education at Stanford University, and 35 years of experience as a real-world practicing engineer (engineering manager, project leader, quality assurance manager, designer, failure analyst, etc.) towards achieving excellence in CUSD. Let’s rebuild our district together. Vote for Martha McNicholas, CUSD Board of Trustees.

ELLEN ADDONIZIO, Certified Public Accountant Learn more: www.CUSDfacts.com You elected me by a landslide margin of victory four years ago, to restore honesty, integrity and accountability to CUSD—and we’ve accomplished much.

Bringing reform and improvements is a

challenge in a district which spends approximately 85 percent of its budget on salaries/benefits for public employees—most of whom are represented by powerful union leaders fighting to preserve an unsustainable status quo.

Despite union opposition, I’ve successfully: Balanced the budget; Refused to increase taxes; Reduced administration expenses; Reduced union contract expenses by 10.1 percent; Enacted strong anti-nepotism policies; Created a district-wide facilities assessment; Promoted conservative fiscal policies and family values.

As an experienced certified public accountant, I commit to you my 26 years of auditing, investigative accounting and tax services experience. My expertise in long range capital and operational budgeting and cost accounting will allow me to ensure that scarce education dollars meant for our children actually reach them.

With your vote, I will continue working tirelessly to bring positive change and accountability to CUSD. TRUSTEE AREA 7 LARRY CHRISTENSEN, Capistrano Unified School District, Governing Board Member, www.cusdfacts.com Four years ago I was fortunate to be elected to restore honesty, integrity and accountability to CUSD—a continuing mission that is achieving success.

Bringing reform and positive change is especially difficult in a district which spends approximately 85 percent of its budget on salaries/benefits for public employees – most of whom are represented by powerful union leaders fighting to preserve an unsustainable status quo.

Despite continuous union opposition, I’ve successfully: Balanced the budget and stopped deficit spending; Refused to increase taxes; Reduced bloated administration; Enacted strong antinepotism policies; Created a district-wide facilities assessment; Promoted conservative fiscal policies; Fought to save teachers’ jobs to keep smaller class sizes.

This year, student achievement in CUSD soared to its highest levels!

Having owned an engineering firm as well as being blessed with a loving family, I am impassioned to complete a renovation of CUSD’s facility department in order that the needed upgrades to classrooms can be provided for all of the communities’ children.

My job is not yet done. With your vote, I’ll continue working tirelessly to bring positive change and accountability to CUSD. LYNN HATTON, Small Business Owner, www.hattonforcusd.com We need to rebuild our district and restore our focus on our children and their educational future.

I believe that we need people on our Board of Trustees who care about and have a vested interest in the students of our community. We need people who understand education and will not waste our precious CUSD resources on out of court settlements. We need people who will put first the best interests of our children.

My entire life has been dedicated to education in California. My children attend middle school in our district, my husband teaches at Cal. State Fullerton, I have held parent leadership positions at our schools and my professional career entails supporting students, families, teachers and administrators to ensure success. With the right leadership and working with all stakeholders we can rebuild our district.

If elected, I will be committed to: Ensuring success in college and career for all students, Building mutually beneficial relationships with local universities and businesses, Developing and retaining our best and brightest faculty, Transparency in decision making Fiscal and systemic accountability.

Let’s rebuild our district together. Vote Lynn Hatton, CUSD Board of Trustees, Area 7.

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News Bites

Compiled by Andrea Swayne

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info The Friends of the Library Bookstore at the Dana Point Public Library will be having a book sale on September 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many books will be half-priced. Proceeds from the sale will go to support music, film and other entertainment programs at the library as well as the purchase of new books and supplies.

The library is located at 33841 Niguel Road in Dana Point.

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The City of Dana Point with the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive on September 28 from noon to 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers (second floor), 33282 Golden Lantern.

All participants may enter a “How Would You Spend It?” regional drawing for a $1,500 gift card and each donor will receive a coupon from Mimi’s Café for a free appetizer and two complimentary VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory.

To schedule your appointment, or for more information, contact Jeremy Kirchner at 949.248.3579 or sign up online at www.

RedCrossBlood.org. Use sponsor code: CODP. Donor ID is required.

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There will be a fundraiser for Judy Jones on Sunday, September 26 at 4 p.m. Jones is running for the California State Assembly 73rd District. For more information, call 949.366.5859 or visit www.judyjonesforassembly.net.

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The 5th Annual Relay for Life Dana Point is a 24-hour team event that raises money towards cancer awareness, advocacy and education. This event takes place October 2 and 3 at Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point from 9 a.m. to 9 a.m. Participants are encouraged to join us as we walk together to help end the struggle against cancer. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! Plenty of food, fun and family entertainment will be provided. Join a team or just stop by to check it out. For more details please call Kathy 949.370.2697 or visit the website at www.Relayforlife.org/danapointca.

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A free parenting workshop titled, “Redirecting Children’s Behavior” will be held at the Holiday Inn Express in Dana Point on Tuesday, September 28 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to handle power struggles effectively and learn some new tools to prevent them. The course is designed to help expectant parents, parents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers and anyone who relates to children and teens to create relationships that are respectful and cooperative. To reserve your seat call Linda Avarello at 949.388.6944 or Debbie Langston at 949.429.9434. More information can be found online at members.cox.net/ajwarner/EmpoweringFamilies/index.html.

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The Sand Dollar Guild, an organization that raises funds for the Ocean Institute is at it again with their annual “California Cruising” event on Sunday, September 26 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ocean Institute. There will be live music, food from local restaurants, wines, casino games, raffles, a woody car display and more. Tickets are $75 each, or two for $135.

Call 949.496.2274 to purchase tickets, or for more information.

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter Co mp 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 22 WELFARE CHECK Seagate Drive, 24800 Block (1:01 a.m.) A caller reported one of her friends texted her

The Dana Point Woman’s Club is hosting a luncheon on October 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Street in Dana Point. Josh Larson from the Karate Kung Fu United Studios will give demonstrations and instruction on self-defense. Attendees will receive kubotons and learn how to use them. Also, Eileen Gerber will be sharing her “Fashions Forever” line before lunch. For more information and reservations, call Jean Dyer at 949.837.5227.

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at 11:15 p.m. stating that her husband took some pills and was being verbal and causing a disturbance.

Tuesday, September 21 DISTURBANCE Niguel Road, 33800 Block (11:23 p.m.)

A police patrol check was requested for subjects skateboarding.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Dana Bluff West/Dana Bluff East (10:26 p.m.) Deputies were called when a suspicious male subject pulled up and parked in a small silver sedan with unknown plates. The subject, who was wearing dark colored clothing, proceeded to get out of the vehicle, put on a hooded sweatshirt and then ran behind the condos near the caller’s location.

DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street, 34500 Block (7:03 p.m.)

Authorities were called to investigate a male in his 30s described to be about 6’6” with short dark hair and a dark shirt and another subject in his 30s who was seen carrying two small pieces of luggage. Both were walking throughout the harbor area

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The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle is set for October 2 and 3 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. This classic event is a stand-up paddle festival and complete exposition that includes a series of races and demonstrations for all ages and skill levels. From beginners, to family and company relay teams, to high intensity elite level competition.

The Battle of the Paddle is more than an ordinary paddle race. For international elite paddlers it presents a championship-styled SUP race with the sport’s largest cash prize purse of $25,000.

For those just getting their feet wet in the world of SUP, it represents the ideal opportunity to learn about the sport, the fun, the equipment and the global community behind it.

This year’s event includes a free SUP Expo, kids’ activities and a wood board carving workshop in addition to the races. The Elite Race will feature some of the world’s best including past champions Danny Ching, Jamie Mitchell and Dana Point’s own Chuck Patterson.

Hurry and register, entries already exceed last year’s record of 650 and this year’s field is expected to exceed 750. Event info and registration is now open at www.rainbowsandals.com/BattleOfthePaddle/CA/.

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A free Genealogy Workshop for residents of Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Beach and Laguna Nigel will be held on Friday, October 1 between noon and 4 p.m. at the Susie Q Center at 380 Third Street in downtown Laguna Beach.

This workshop is sponsored by the Patience Wright Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and will be run by experienced genealogical researchers and also frequent users of online tools such as Ancestry.com.

For more information contact Lori Savit at 949.497.8470 or via email at lorisavit@yahoo. com. For more information on the Daughters of the American Revolution, log on to http:// www.dar.org/forms/omni/PG-2000.PDF or http://www.dar.org/natsociety/pr.cfm.

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and bothering patrons.

SUSPCIOUS PERSON Dana Strand Road, 34300 Block (6:39 p.m.)

Police were called to the north end of Strand Beach Park to check on a suspicious subject in an older silver Honda Element. The caller suspected that someone was either having sex or masturbating inside the car because the vehicle was moving up and down.

BURGLARY ALARM Olinda Drive, 33800 Block (12:00 a.m.)

A home alarm was reportedly sounding continuously for five hours. The caller did not know if the house was vacant, and no one was seen around the residence.

Monday, September 20 SUSPCIOUS PERSON Niguel Road, 22800 Block (8:15 p.m.) A woman called because she was upset at her “unfit” mother who refused to give her money to help her survive. The caller also stated that multiple people were harassing her. The caller was 36 years old and reportedly has mental issues.

Sunday, September 19

The Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA) is hosting a marine wildlife cruise aboard the Dana Wharf vessel Dana Pride on Sunday, September 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. DSBIA members are free and guest tickets are $25 each which includes a one-year membership in DSBIA. Refreshments will be available for purchase including a cash bar with wine, beer and cocktails. The cruise will feature narration by Ranger Jim Serpa. The cruise will depart from Dana Wharf at 34675 Golden Lantern at the harbor. To RSVP, please email Margie Black at mblack17@cox.net.

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON Doheny Park Road, 34200 Block (2:14 p.m.)

Police were called to investigate a man in his early 40s, with brown hair, a goatee and sunglasses on his head at a bar. He was wearing a red shirt and was driving a dark grey or brown Ford vehicle. The caller told authorities the subject might have been selling cocaine out of the bathroom.

Friday, September 17 DISTURBANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24200 Block (3:50 p.m.) A woman called to report male subjects on the beach who were throwing bottles at the boat she was on. She was teaching a class of children, and was worried for their safety.

Thursday, September 16 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Pacific Coast Highway/Doheny Park Plaza (6:02 p.m.) Deputies were called when a man jumped out of a moving vehicle on PCH and then fell off the bridge (PCH overpass) into the San Juan Creek flood control channel approximately 30 feet below. Orange County Fire Authority was called and the injured subject was transported to the hospital. www.danapointtimes.com

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BUILDING HEIGHTS: A MATTER OF POLICY? BRUCE HEYMAN, Dana Point,

Next Monday night in the City Council Chambers, the Council members will again have a chance to fix the broken Dana Point Harbor Land Use Plan (LUP). At the crux of the matter, we have a Coastal Commission that last October decided that building heights must be consistent with the Community. Yet OC DPH and the City are insensitively pushing through language in the LUP that says “…Commercial Core area (Planning Area 2) buildings fronting on the Festival Plaza or structures fronting the East Marina Boat Basin (Planning Area 10) shall be a maximum of sixty (60) feet high; Visitor-Serving Commercial (Planning Area 3) building(s) shall have a maximum height of fi fty (50) feet;…” Since the vast majority of buildings in the city are under 31 feet, it would be interesting to see how the City is concluding that many 60- and 50-foot buildings are consistent with the community.

There is a double standard here. When SOCSA and the Page 12 • Dana Point Times • September 24–30, 2010

CUSD proposed to build a single 55-foot tall performing arts building, it was met with “genuine concern” from the City of Dana Point. The Times reported: “Butterwick writes, the tallest building in the city is now 40 feet tall. The city considers a 55foot high structure to be potentially incompatible with existing surrounding land uses.” So a single 55-foot building for high school students learning performing arts is not so good, but it’s ok to build the merchants and restaurant owners multiple 60- and 50-foot buildings in the harbor that would eliminate recreational boating resources. This is ok with this City Council!

At the first City Council reading on the LUP July 26, the County didn’t testify but they certainly were there in force. Our OC DPH Director, his boss, the Deputy Director, the County’s lead consultant, and several other employees were all present in the second row of the chambers. They didn’t need to talk because Dana Point Harbor Now and the Dana Point Boaters Association made all of their points for them. One of their major arguments was that all of these issues are Coastal Development Permit issues. Hence we should simply pass the Land Use Plan and get on with it. This is really convoluted logic because a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is intended to deal with the

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Don’t water when it rains. Turn off your sprinkler system when it rains. Use rain sensors or weather-based controllers that automatically shut off the system—or turn it off manually.

Adjust your sprinkler system controller to water less minutes per cycle per valve. While the permanent conservation requirement is to water no more than 10 minutes per cycle per valve, watering cycles can be easily reduced to three to five minutes during the rainy season—even during drier winters.

In addition, Southern California has a water shortage, and we are in a Water Supply Alert. As a result, the use of automatic sprinkler systems is currently limited to three days a week and ordinarily decreases to one day a week during the rainy season, i.e., November through March. Last year, South Coast Water District kept its three-day-a-week sprinkler-use schedule in effect through the winter due to strong community participation in conservation efforts. Information about winter limits on sprinklers will be posted on the District’s website by November. Designated watering days by area can also be found on www.scwd.org.

Remember, you can always water outdoors any day of the week, any time of day, using a hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle.

The rainy season does require certain precautions to prevent ocean water pollution. Before the first rain(s) flush street dust, debris and pollutants down the storm drain system and into our ocean water, you can take the following preventative measures at your home or business: Clean rain gutters and yard drains. Direct your gutters and downspouts to drain onto your lawn or plant beds, where water will soak into the soil and reduce runoff from your property. Place yard trimmings in a green waste container. Don’t apply fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides before, during or immediately after rain. Limit quantities to only what is absolutely necessary. Pick up litter

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HARBORING THE GOOD LIFE: By Linda Homscheid, Public Information Officer, South

an it really be that summer has come and gone already?

All signs point to “YES”—the children are back in school, fall fashions are in the stores, football and basketball seasons are underway and the 26th Annual Coastal Clean Up is right around the corner on September 25. With that, the southern California “rainy season” is rapidly approaching.

Last winter, Southern California experienced “El Niño”—a wetter-than-usual rainy season due to higher surface water temperatures along our coast. However, this year, we are seeing lower-than-normal ocean water temperatures and some experts predict that La Niña weather conditions are likely to occur through early 2011. But what does that really mean?

La Niña is the so called “mirror image” of El Niño. It is triggered by the periodic cooling of central and eastern tropical Pacific waters that can decrease the surface water temperature all along our coast. For us in southern California, the cooler waters are often associated with drier-than-normal conditions in the late summer through the winter (although nothing is guaranteed.)

Perhaps a harbinger of La Niña has been the abnormal weather we have experienced lately—June “gloom” and cooler temperatures extending through summer and into fall.

Whatever our weather—wet or dry—there are certain things we must do to protect ocean water quality and conserve water.

The rainy season doesn’t wash away the need to conserve water. We live in a desert, and 80 percent of our water comes from the Colorado River and, to a lesser extent, Northern California.

So, when it rains here, it doesn’t add a drop to the major sources of our water supply hundreds of miles away. In fact, these areas have their own problems—multi-year drought, population growth and/or pumping restrictions. What local rainfall does is reduce the need for outdoor watering which, in turn, can help add to water storage. However, outdoor watering will only decrease if we employ common-sense water conservation practices.

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and dog waste.

If your property is prone to erosion, you may also consider the following actions to stabilize soil and slopes before the rainy season starts: Divert water runoff from erosion-prone areas.

Carefully monitor irrigation in sloped areas. Plant drought tolerant groundcover or vegetation and maintain trees and shrubs.

Apply netting and straw mulch on steep slopes.

By deciding the few things each of us can do to decrease outdoor water use and protect ocean water quality this rainy season, we can make a huge impact on our local environment.

For more information on La Niña and El Niño, please see the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s website at: www.elnino.noaa.gov/lanina_new_faq.html.

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

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

construction of a specific building or project. The Land Use Plan is intended to deal with high level policies that CDPs are required to meet. If the maximum heights of buildings aren’t a high level policy issue, we can’t imagine what is. Obviously the City and County are hoping that they can get this amazing inconsistency in the Land Use Plan past the Coastal Commission, so that Dana Point citizens will have to fight really hard for years to keep the heights of the harbor buildings down.

Boaters will have to fight just as hard to minimize the loss of recreational resources in the harbor.

We encourage everyone to let your City Council Members know how you feel about the harbor being converted to an area full of 60- and 50-foot buildings. If they don’t fix the issue on Monday night we encourage you to join us at the October 13-15 California Coastal Commission Hearing in Oceanside to help send this back for correction yet again.

Boaters for Dana Point Harbor, www.boaters4dph.com.

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VFW Patriot’s Day Marine Car Wash

Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9934 will once again 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. This annual free event brings the entire community together for a fun day in support of the brave Marines of MAG 39. As the Marines get your car sparkling clean, enjoy free coffee provided by Coffee Importers, fruits, cookies and pastries by the VFW and tasty burgers, hotdogs, bratwurst, chili and more by Chef Phil Knoke of SteerCrazy International BBQ. 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. There is no charge for the food, carwash, child ID program or other entertainment, but donations will be gratefully accepted. South Shores Church is located at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway in Dana Point. —AS Photo by Sarah Borman

The List

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak

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8 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Lord of the Strings

7:30 p.m. Guitarist Tom Bresh performs a can’t-miss show at the DP Community House. Admission $25. 24642 San Juan Ave, Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Steve Crosta of Crew Wines who will be pouring some winery-only wines and raffling off a few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto

8 p.m. The Pacific Symphony opens their season with the wellknown concert in Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the OC Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $25. 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, www.ocpac.org.

Justin Taylor Band

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

Fondue & a Flick Fridays

5 p.m. Join The Melting Pot on Friday evenings 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.

Hani Naser Band

8 p.m. The musician plays at The Coach House with Toulouse Engelhardt and Agent 22. $22.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Smoothie Jones and The Red X

9 p.m. Reggae night at BeachFire and happy hour all night for guests dressed “Island-Style.” No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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Character Counts Jamboree

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Character-building event for youth to learn respect, caring and citizenship. Features games, booths, activities, performances and more. Vista Del Mar School, 1130 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 949.361.8368, www.charactercounts.org. www.danapointtimes.com

Coastal Cleanup Day

Star-Spangled Spectacular

Dana Point Farmers Market

Jazz Brunch

J.R. Lewis Band

The Great Western Grub Fest

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

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

9 p.m.-12 a.m. Top 40s focusing on R&B, Motown, & Soul at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

CARE Pet Adoption

12 p.m.-4 p.m. Capo Animal Rescue Effort hosts a pet adoption at PetSmart. A gallery of available pets is online. 33963 Doheny Park Road, 949.240.1735, www.capoanimalrescue.com.

Big Night Out

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.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tom Morey live at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. A family oriented, community-wide, amateur chili cook-off to benefit our troops and military families. Tickets $5 each. St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, 31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano, 949.248.9468, www.homefrontamerica.org.

Kids’ Fishing

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

5 p.m.-close. Melting Pot offers diners a chance to win a trip to France while dining on French-inspired dishes. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.1966, www.meltingpot.com.

Flying 57’s

Toast to the Casa

The Beautiful Girls

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Themed “An Evening of Elegance,” this year’s event at Casa Romantica features food from local restaurants, wine, live music, dancing, auctions and more. Funds go to Casa programs. Tickets $175 each. RSVP. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Tossed Salad

7 p.m.-9 p.m. Popular drag queen dinner show at Adele’s; 18 and older. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare Abridged

8 p.m. Final day to see The Cabrillo Playhouse’s presentation of three guys covering 37 Shakespeare plays in less than two hours. Tickets $15. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

The Shea Center Family BBQ & Country Faire

4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Fundraising event includes a barbecue dinner from Claim Jumper Restaurants, rider demonstrations, country carnival games and prizes, silent and live auctions, live music and dancing. Tickets available. 26284 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.8441 ext. 101, www.sheacenter.org.

Caspers Campfire Program

8 p.m.-9 p.m. An hour of learning, games and fun around the campfire at Caspers Wilderness Park. Free; parking $5. 33401 Ortega Hwy., 949.923.2207, www.ocparks.com/caspers.

sunday26 forecast: sunny • high: 86° low: 59°

Reggae Sundays

7 p.m.–10 p.m. Reggae Mozambique. $5 cover. 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777, www.mozambiqueoc.com.

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

7 p.m. Live at The Coach House with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Kinetix and Jahrootsalem. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Aloha Ja Reggae

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

monday27 forecast: sunny • high: 82° low: 58°

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. Runs through Sept. 30. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Pajama Storytime

7 p.m. Dana Point Library offers storytime for youngsters.

33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

$5 Mondays

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

Mommy Movie Mondays

10 a.m. Screening of the movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $6.75. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

Comedy & Karaoke

9 p.m.–1 a.m. The night starts with live comedy and continues with karaoke at 11 p.m. at Hennessey’s Tavern. No cover. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

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GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

Mario’s by the Sea

By Madi Swayne

RATE IT!

32545 Golden Lantern, Suite F, Dana Point, 949.240.1967, www.mariosbythesea.com

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Large portions and a warm, friendly environment MOST POPULAR ITEM: Mostaccioli alla vodka

San Clemente residents and Mario’s by the Sea regulars, Charise (left) and Teresa Erickson enjoy their favorite dish, Chicken alla vodka and a glass of the House Wine, which both described as, “Fantastic!”

Photo by Madi Swayne

Mario’s by the Sea is an Italian-style family restaurant that has been serving Orange County since 1989. The restaurant was opened 21 years ago by the original Mario. Mike Perakis was next in line, then, in 2007 current owner and operator, Hooshar Perakis (Mike’s son) took over the business. During that time their craveable fare has earned them a loyal following.

Mario’s by the Sea’s most popular item, mostaccioli alla vodka, combines mostaccioli— prepared perfectly al denté—with a garlic, mushroom and vodka sauce. Chicken and seafood pair quite nicely with this entrée. Mario’s by the Sea is participating in Orange County Restaurant Week—September 26 through October 2—and will feature a $30 three-course meal that allows customers to select from four delicious entrees. In addition, Mario’s by the Sea has an e-club, which you can sign up for online to receive special offers and coupons. Though Mario’s offers an extensive wine list, there is no corkage fee for your first bottle of your favorite wine brought from home.

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

The Next Door

½ 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.940.8845

PRICE RANGE: $5-$20 PAYMENT: Cash, credit card RESERVATIONS: Online or by phone HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

(Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

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

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tuesday28 forecast: mostly sunny • high: 76° low: 58°

PETE YORN

8 p.m. Singer/songwriter at The Coach House. Tickets $22.50.

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

NIXON IN SAN CLEMENTE: THE WESTERN WHITE HOUSE YEARS

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica presents a new exhibition featuring the impacts Nixon made on SC with memorabilia, stories, displays and much more. Runs Sept. 28 to Nov. 2. Admission $7 adults, $6 members, kids free. www.casaromantica.org

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN & JOHN PAUL KEENE

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

WILL HEARD

8 p.m. Live music at BeachFire and “Taco Night.” 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

COASTAL CRUISE DAY

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

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thursday30 forecast: sunny • high: 73° low: 56°

SAN CLEMENTE ART WALK

6 p.m.-9 p.m. More than 50 artists fill the streets of downtown San Clemente with fine art displays and sales. 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

BRANDI SMITH & JASON FOSTER

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

SENIORS’ TWILIGHT DINNER

5 p.m. Special event for seniors at the DP Community Center.

34052 Del Obispo, Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org.

LADIES NIGHT

9 p.m.-close. Ladies and college students pay no cover and get drink specials at Caliente Coastal Cantina. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com.

CRAIG COLLEY BAND

8 p.m. New Band plays originals, classics and new rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

DP AFTERSCHOOL CLUB

4 p.m. Dana Point Library offers after-school activities for kids ages 5 and older. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

forecast: partly cloudy • high: 75° low: 57°

DAN LEFLER & THE DANIMALS

7:30 p.m.-1 p.m. A regular hit act at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.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.

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

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

KRISTI JO

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

COMEDY NIGHT

9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com. www.danapointtimes.com

UPCOMING: October 2

ROTARY RIDGE RUN AND WALK

7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Celebrate healthy outdoor living with the community by running a 10k or walking on the Ridge Trail. Kicks off in the parking lot at the end of Camino Las Ramblas. $15 for the walk; $35 for the 10K. 949.493.5911, www.bigbaztrailraces.com.

UPCOMING: October 2–3

RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE

6 a.m.-sunset. The annual Stand Up Paddling contest with surf legend Gerry Lopez lands at Doheny Beach in Dana Point for a weekend of fun on the water and the beach. Features numerous contest categories, prize money, expo, celebrations and more. www.rainbowsandals.com/BattleOfthePaddle/CA.

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

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Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com

ON STAGE

Self-Titled Musings Pete Yorn set for first-ever show at The Coach House

P

ete Yorn’s fifth solo studio effort and Vagrant Records debut, sees the Los Angelesbased singer/songwriter peeling away the baroque orchestrations of his critically acclaimed previous work to expose a beating rock ‘n’ roll heart. Much of the self-titled album’s raw power comes courtesy of producer Frank Black, who in 2008 invited Yorn up to a Salem, Courtesy photo Ore. studio for some spontaneous sessions. The result is exuberant and edgy, with songs like The Chase and the album-opening Precious Stone ringing out loud and strong with chiming guitars, soaring harmonies, and Yorn’s soul-wrenchingly wrecked vocals.

“It just makes me want to put my fist in the air,” Yorn says of the new album. “There’s something about it that’s really empowering. It’s a minimalist record for me, all of the instrumentation is distilled down to a more simple form.”

Your fifth studio album is set to release on September 28, 2010, the same day as your show at the Coach House.

I’m excited. It will be like a record-release celebration. I’m looking forward to playing live at the Coach House as I’ve never played there but I’ve heard about it for many years.

What kind of set will the audience be in store for at the Coach House?

I will certainly be focusing on my latest material but will also be including older songs from previous records.

There are some great rock riffs on the new album that are reminiscent of a combination of Ramones, The Pixies and so on. Who are you inspired by? Who has influenced your sound the most?

I began playing the drums and guitar when I was 13 or 14 and at that time I was into The Smiths, REM and The Cure.

As I got older, I listened to Neil Young, The Who, Springsteen and so on. I like to go with the flow and whatever feels good.

How was it working with Frank Black, of Pixies fame, on the new album?

Frank was instrumental on this record. It’s my most rockin’ record yet. He produced it and got me to bring out the rock in me.

For a free download of the latest single off Pete’s new album, go to www.peteyorn.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Advanced tickets are $22.50 and can be purchased at The Coach House or online at www.thecoachhouse. com. For more information call 949.496.7935. SC —A.J. Bardzilowski/ David Zimmerle September 24–30, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 17

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Party Hosting The Party Girl www.ocpartygirl.com

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Painting LH Painting, CA LIC. # 647760 949.240.8795 33391 Sea Bright Dr., www.lhpainting.com

PET GROOMING Dawgy Style 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy #112, www.todawgystyle.com

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Beach Cities Pizza

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Plumbing

Insurance Services Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net Ted Bowersox

949.661.3200 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 204, www.statefarm.com

Girl in the Curl Surf Shop 949.661.4475 34116 Pacific Coast Hwy., www.girlinthecurl.com Infinity Surfboards 949.661.6699 24382 Del Prado, www.infinitysurf.com Jack’s Surfboards

949.276.8080 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jackssurfboards.com

TUTORING English Tutoring by Susan 949.481.0481 Mathnasium 949.388.6555 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com

Upholstery Dana Point Upholstery 949.240.2292 24402 Del Prado Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com

Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com

WINDOW CLEANING

Wonderful Windows A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 www.wonderfulwindows.com www.atozleakdetection.com Chick’s Plumbing

949.496.9731 34172 Doheny Park Road, www.chicksplumbing.com DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 www.missionplumbingandheating.com

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PRINT SHOP

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Corinne Rupert PhD, PsyD, MFT 949.488.2648 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 125, 949.496.1957 www.danapointpsychotherapy.com

Monarch Bay Haircutters 20 Monarch Bay Plaza Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Utopia Salon 949.661.1664 Barry 949.661.1664 Gary 949.231.9755 Morgan 949.433.3960 24582 Del Prado, #B, www.barrysutopia.com

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Window Coverings 949.496.0606

Under-Wraps Gift Baskets 949.291.0300 Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 mariannedorsey@cox.net, beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net www.giftbasketsbyunderwraps.com Printing OC

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Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com

PIZZA 949.276.6921

San Clemente Computer & Network Services Robert’s Professional Handyman Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Lic. # B853695

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Let’s Clean it Up DP 26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day, 4th Annual Underwater Harbor Cleanup Saturday

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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his Saturday, September 25 marks the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. Hundreds of volunteers in Dana Point—along with other communities statewide—are set to descend on area beaches from 9 a.m. to noon to participate in what has become one of the largest volunteer events of the year.

In 1993, the event was even recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as “the largest garbage collection” on record.

Coastal Cleanup Day is a great way for families, students, service groups, and neighbors to join together, take care of our fragile marine environment, show community support for our shared natural resources, learn about the impacts of marine debris and how we can prevent them, and to have fun, said the California Coastal Commission in a recap report from the 2009 event.

The event is part of the Coastal Commission’s year-round Adopt-a-Beach program and is traditionally held on the second Saturday of September. This year’s event is scheduled for the third Saturday so that it does not 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. Since the program’s debut in 1985 it is estimated that more than 800,000 Californians have collectively removed over 14 million pounds of garbage from the state’s coastline. Held in conjunction with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup day the impact on the world environment is significant. According to the Ocean Conservancy website, these efforts serve not only to clean up garbage but also to “identify the sources of debris and change the behaviors that cause marine debris in the first place.”

This year’s cleanup volunteers are being asked to participate in a new BYO (Bring your own) campaign designed to encourage volunteers to bring their own supplies— bucket or reusable gag, gloves, reusable water bottle, etc.—to decrease the ecological footprint of the cleanup effort itself. But don’t let the BYO stop you from helping out if you do not have access to these items. All of these supplies will be provided for those who don’t “BYO.” So gather friends and family and head

out to one of Dana Point’s three designated cleanup sites: • 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 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/.

Collection totals will be tallied and Dana Point’s contribution will be reported and added to the statewide effort totals. To find out more, visit www.danapoint.org or http://www.coastal. ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html.

The 4th Annual Underwater Harbor Cleanup will be held in conjunction with the Coastal Cleanup Day from 8 a.m. to noon in the East Basin Marina on the cove side between Gangway L and Gangway O at OC Dana Point Harbor. This effort is part of the OC DPH’s efforts to improve water quality in the Harbor.

Certified divers, kayakers and volunteers can obtain more info by contacting the DP Marina Company at 949.496.6137. For more info on the underwater cleanup, go to www.ocdph.com. DP

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R.H. Dana had a problem, the Earth/Ocean Society noticed it and the Dana Point City Council helped solve it

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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R.H. Dana teachers and staff members, gather to receive an emergency pack and lock-down kits for each classroom from Earth/Ocean Society volunteers and the Mayor. Photo by Bob Fairbanks

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hile working with the school’s fi fth grade students on a water conservation project, the Dana Point Earth/Ocean Society noticed that the classrooms were using emergency kits that were quite old and outdated.

With the present challenging economy it has been more difficult to locate gift funds from the PTA and other sources and the school did not have the resources to replace the packs said R.H. Dana Elementary School Principal Christina Portillo. Portillo and her staff had been asking parents to send donations of emergency food, water and other supplies from home for their students.

But that did not address the much needed replacement of the emergency packs themselves as well as the updating of each kit’s contents.

The Earth/Ocean Society presented the problem to City Council and succeeded in getting a grant to pay for a new emergency kit for every classroom.

Thanks to the cooperative efforts of Principal Portillo, the Earth/Ocean Society and the City Council, the kits were delivered and presented to staff prior to the first day of school.

Now every classroom has a bright new red emergency backpack as well as a larger lock-down kit. The lock-down kits contain emergency food, water, a portable toilet, toilet paper and chemicals, a whistle and emergency blankets among other supplies. The new backpacks contain items such as gloves, a first aid kit, safety vest, light sticks, emergency blankets and ponchos.

“We are very grateful that both the Earth/ Ocean Society and the city were willing to make such a generous donation to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our students,” said Portillo. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Red Bulls vs. LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center Sept. 24, 8 p.m.

Dana Hills Invitational, Dana Hills High School Sept. 25, 8 a.m.

Tritons vs. Dolphins, Laguna Niguel Racquet Club Sept. 28, 3 p.m.

After a disappointing loss to the Edison Chargers last week, the Dolphins are in execution mode as they host Mission Hills at Dolphin Stadium.

Get out there and support the Angles as they host a series with the Chicago White Sox before wrapping up their home schedule against Oakland on Monday.

This is a crucial match for the Western Conference leading Galaxy as they host a New York Red Bulls squad that is making a case for first place out east.

The best of the best collide on the course at Dana Hills High School in this annual meet that draws top schools and its athletes.

Remember to be quiet during match play, but be sure to show up and cheer on your Lady Dolphins as they host rival San Clemente.

Info: www.losangeles. angles.mlb.com

Info: www.lagalaxy.com

Info: www.dhhs.net

Dolphin Report SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

• NEXT GAME • September 24 vs. Mission Hills Grizzlies Location: Dana Hills Time: 7 p.m. 2009 Record: 9-3 (4-1 league) 09 vs. DH: DNP Affiliation: Avocado – East Coach: Chris Hauser 2010 Team Overview: After a solid 2009, the Grizzlies (1-1) enter the new season with some familiar faces and are bit rested coming off a bye last week. Senior Hunter More (6-3, 190) will be returning to lead the offense along with four other offensive starters. With the offense returning a healthy number of players, the defensive side appears to be lacking. Only two starters from last year will be returning on defense. Luckily for the Grizzlies, their senior middle linebacker John Ludlow (5-11, 210) is returning. With no other defensive starters coming back, Ludlow will have to show his experience as he plays one of the more crucial positions in the game. The Grizzlies opened the season with a 47-21 loss to St. John Bosco, but came back in Week 2 in a 41-20 win against Mt. Carmel.

Look for the team to carry some swagger into the game, but know they’ll put it all on the line when they square off against the Dolphins.

BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • Both the Page 22 • Dana Point Times • September 24–30, 2010

GIRLS TENNIS

White Sox vs.

Angels, Angel Stadium Sept. 24, 7:05 p.m.

D a n a Po i nt

FOOTBALL • The Dolphins (2-1) came close to grinding out a non-league victory against rival Edison High, but lost 27-21 while on the road at Huntington Beach High Thursday, September 16. Early turnovers by the Dolphins—an interception, two fumbles and sack on Dana Hills quarterback Trent Mason on fourth down—led to a 21-0 Charger lead in the first half of play, but Dana poured it on in late in the second and in the final two quarters of the game—almost good enough for a comeback win save for an early second half touchdown by Edison that eventually helped preserve the victory.

The Dolphins got their first touchdown late in the second quarter as Mason connected with running back Tyler Shirozono cutting the Chargers lead to 21-7 before the end of the first half.

After Edison put a quick score for six on the board early in the third quarter for a 27-7 lead, the game began to turn in favor of the Dolphins. Following an 86-yard scoring drive that was capped with a 2-yard run by Chris Kearney, the Dolphins entered the fourth only down 27-14.

With momentum on their side, Dana Hills tacked on a fourth quarter score as Kearney ran in another quick 2-yard dash cutting into Edison’s lead 27-21.

The Dolphins ended up with the ball with 2:53 left in the game and creeping into the Chargers red zone, before their efforts were cut short at Edison’s 34-yard line off a third down pass breakup and another fourth down sack on the quarterback.

Mason finished with 155 yards passing and 77 yards on the ground, while Kearney pulled down 10 passes for 55 yards. Next 7 days: Sept. 24 vs. Mission Hills, 7 p.m.

CROSS COUNTRY

Grizzlies vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High School Sept. 24, 7 p.m.

boys and girls cross country teams competed at the 2010 Mt. Carmel Invite at Morley Field in San Diego on September 18, however, the girls team had some of its elite at the Iolani Hawaii Invitational that same day as well. For the senior girls at Mt. Carmel’s 2.7 mile race, Ellen Lomonico tied for 42nd place with a 19:15, Missy Bade tied for 49th with a 19:53 and Sarah Kiddoo tied for 53rd with a 20:44.

The senior boys team finished in third behind Saugus (first place) and Loyola with a combined time of 1:20:05.

Ricardo Campuzano (15:31) led the Dolphins with a seventh place finish overall, while Connor Kaddatz (15th, 15:47) and Trevor Lynn (20th, 15:53) rounded out the top three for the team. Next 7 days: Sept. 25 at Dana Hills Invitational (Boys and Girls) at Dana Hills High School, 8 a.m.

GIRLS GOLF • The Lady Dolphins lost to San Clemente 219-236 on September 16. The team then participated in the Rainbow Sandals/ Lady Triton Invitational on September 17, hit up a round against El Toro on September 20, played Trabuco Hills on September 22 and then traveled to Bella Collina for a round with San Clemente on September 23.

Next 7 days: Sept. 27 vs. Corona del Mar at El Niguel CC, 3 p.m.; Sept. 29 vs. La Costa Canyon at La Costa Resort, 3 p.m.; Sept. 30 vs. Trabuco Hills at El Niguel CC, 3 p.m.

Info: www.dhhs.net

Info: www.sctritons.com

S C O R E B OA R D GYMNASTICS Kiana Brackenridge Takes Second Place on Balance Beam in State’s 1st Preliminary Gymnastics Competition A Dana Point resident, Kiana Brackenridge (9), took second place on the Balance Beam scoring 9.325 for level 6 in her age division at the State’s 1st Preliminary Gymnastics Courtesy photo Competition in Fountain Valley on September 11. Brackenridge, who trains with Olympica Gymnastics in Laguna Hills, earned her way to the top, placing third on both Vault (9.15) and Floor (8.675) and fourth in the AllAround Competition with a score of (34.8). A fourth grader at John Malcolm Elementary in Laguna Niguel, Brackenridge, has qualified for the State Competition in November.

SOFTBALL / KICKBALL

GIRLS TENNIS • After beating Laguna Beach on September 14, the Lady Dolphins traveled to take on Peninsula on September 21. Next 7 days: Sept. 28 vs. San Clemente at LN Racquet Club, 3 p.m.; Sept. 29 vs. Campbell Hall at LN Racquet Club, 3 p.m.; Sept. 30 at Tesoro, 3 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Lady Dolphins (6-3) split their matches at the Dave Mohs Tournament September 17-18. The team opened with a 2-1 win against Mater Dei, lost 2-1 to Murrieta Valley, beat Palos Verdes 2-0 but then closed with a 2-0 loss to San Clemente at the end of the tourney. On September 22, the girls bounced back with a 3-0 win against Esperanza while on the road. Tia Scambray led with 14 kills while Taylor Arizobal had nine. Carys Greer had a team high seven digs. On September 23, the girls then traveled to take on Laguna Hills. Next 7 days: Sept. 24-25 at La Jolla Invitational, 3:30 p.m.; Sept. 28 at Fountain Valley, 5 p.m.; Sept. 30 at Mater Dei, 5 p.m.

Four-year underdogs, Dr. Eckl’s Green Team, became the champions of the Dana Point Co-ed Monday Night Softball League. Courtesy photo

BOYS WATER POLO • The Dolphins posted two big wins as of late beating Edison 12-11 on September 15, and backed that up with an impressive 19-17 win against South Coast League rival San Clemente on September 21. This was a high powered and high scoring game as Dana Hills converted eight of 10 personal fouls, while San Clemente scored on 10 of 14 personal fouls. Drake Dunn led the Dolphins with nine goals while Larson Pfeil tossed in five.

Next 7 days: Sept. 23-25 at South Coast Tourney, TBA; Sept. 28 at Laguna Hills, 5 p.m.; Sept.30-Oct. 2 at Villa Park Tourney, TBA

Hurley Pro September 12-18, San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles QUARTERFINAL 1: 1. Mick Fanning, AUS, 12.60; 2. Kieren Perrow, AUS, 8.20. QUARTERFINAL 2: 1. Kelly Slater, Florida, 17.03; 2. Owen Wright, AUS, 15.97. QUARTERFINAL 3: 1. Bede Durbidge, AUS, 13.27; 2. Jordy Smith, ZAF, 11.87.

QUARTERFINAL 4: 1. Dane Reynolds, Ventura, 14.80; 2. Taj Burrow, AUS, 12.90. SEMIFINAL 1: 1. Kelly Slater, 15.87; 2.

Mick Fanning, 10.43. SEMIFINAL 2: 1. Bede Durbidge, 1.67; 2. Dane Reynolds, 5.63. FINAL: 1. Kelly Slater, 18.13; 2. Bede Durbidge, 14.13.

City of Dana Point Adult Softball and Kickball Champions MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE: Softball champions: Dr. Eckl’s Green Team (9); Softball runner up: Feel the Heat (5).

Kickball champions: Cobra Kai (2); Kickball runner up: Skills That Kill (1). WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE: Softball champions: Where My Pitches At? (14); Softball runner up: Ricardo’s Place (6). Kickball champions: Absolut Ballers (8); Kickball runner up: Dirtbags (1).

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