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The Metrolink arrives at the San Juan Capistrano train station. Photo by Jasmine Smith

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City and Business Calendar call 949.573.5033 or 951.271.0669. www.danapoint.org

Saturday, October 2 Relay For Life of Dana Point 10 a.m. Oct. 2 to 10 a.m. Oct. 3, Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Dana Point is an overnight team event that raises awareness of cancer in the community and raises funds to fight cancer. For more information visit http://relayforlife. org/danapointca, or call Kathy Martino at 949.370.2697 or danapointblonde@ yahoo.com Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please

Wednesday, October 6 Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachrotary.com

Sunday, October 3 Dana Point Historical Society Eleventh Annual Home Tour 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For information please contact the Dana Point Historical Society at 949.248.8121 or dphistorical@hotmail.com

Thursday, October 7 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

Monday, October 4 Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org

Dana Point’s Top 5 Hottest Topics

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…More Pay Cuts at CUSD?

THE LATEST: Non-teaching Capistrano Unified School District employees will take a 9.5 percent pay cut to help the district through the current fiscal crisis, under a deal approved Tuesday night. The classified workers, who include employees such as instructional assistants, occupational therapists, food service workers and clerical staff, will take between five and 12.5 unpaid days, accept a 0.7 percent pay reduction retroactive to Sept. 1, give up automatic pay increases for individual employees for one year and consolidate work hours and calendars. The contract, which runs through June 2012, was ratified by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), on September 15. The settlement saves the district $5.3 million and helps restore the state-mandated budget reserve at 2 percent. The district said the new agreement means CUSD employees groups have contributed approximately $27 million in salary and benefit concessions to help close a $34 million shortfall the district faced for 2010-11. Since 2007-08, CUSD has cut approximately $100 million from its general fund budget. Officials estimate the district will need to cut an additional $10 million from its 2011-12 budget. WHAT’S NEXT: The school district can’t completely finalize its budget until the state spending plan is ratified. FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

…City Council Candidates Forum?

THE LATEST: All five candidates for the three Dana Point City Council open seats will attend a forum hosted by the Dana Point Civic Association on Thursday, October 7. The forum will be held at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Avenue in Dana Point. The event will begin promptly www.danapointtimes.com

at 7 p.m. Questions from the audience will be entertained as time permits. WHAT’S NEXT: The Dana Point Times will continue its coverage of election issues until the November 2 polling takes place. Remember that October 18, 2010 is the last day to register to vote to be eligible to vote in the November 2, 2010 election. You will need to re-register to vote if you have moved to a new permanent residence, changed your name, or wish to change your political party choice. FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned to the Dana Point Times for weekly election coverage including answers to hot-button issue questions posed to the candidates. Log on to www. danapointtimes.com to read coverage in past issues and turn to page 8 in this week’s edition for the latest installment. —Andrea Swayne

…Harbor Land Use Ordinance?

THE LATEST: The City Council on Monday gave final approval to land-use plan of the Dana Harbor Revitalization Plan, as required by the state’s California Coastal Commission. A key portion of the ordinance governs the size of development in the harbor, setting the maximum height of the dry-stack boat storage building at 65 feet, the maximum height of the buildings front the East Marina Boat Basin and Festival Plaza at 60 feet; and a maximum of 50-foot tall buildings for the visitor-serving commercial area. But the ordinance adds “these heights are only allowed to the extent that significant coastal public views through scenic corridors and from scenic viewpoints are protected and enhanced.” Additionally, a new section of the ordinance says “the height of the buildings, excluding the dry-stack storage building, should be consistent with the community character.” The ordinance was approved 5-0. WHAT’S NEXT: The ordinance goes back to the Coastal Commission for final approval. That is expected to take place before the end

of the year. FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org

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…Reductions in Volunteer Firefighters?

THE LATEST: The Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors on September 23 voted to further reduce the role of volunteers in its ranks by removing the emergency-response role from 11 stations. The reductions, which did not affect any Dana Point stations, came because fire officials were concerned the volunteer-staffed stations were too unreliable. A study of Orange County’s volunteer firefighters from January to June 2010 showed that volunteer stations responded to only 44 percent of the calls received at the 21 stations where they operate. Supervisor Patricia Bates, who represents South County, voted against the move. “I believe that there are options that deserved to be initiated that could have potentially helped deficient squads raise their performance standards and remain on the job,” Bates said in a statement after the decision. “I remain concerned that the true picture of long-term community and financial impacts of eliminating a well-trained and supervised volunteer firefighter program has the potential for serious unintended consequences.” WHAT’S NEXT: The public can meet OCFA firefighters Saturday, October 2, during a special open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at many OCFA Fire Stations. In Dana Point, Station 30 at 23831 Stonehill Drive is scheduled to be open. The OCFA headquarters at 1 Fire Authority Road in Irvine will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 9. See live fire demonstrations, put out make believe fires, try on firefighter turnouts and learn about the use of smoke alarms in saving lives. This year’s theme is, “Smoke alarms—a sound you can live with.” The OCFA board meets in special session on October 7 for a budget-reduction session. FIND OUT MORE: See www.ocfa.org

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…Police Foil Car Thief?

THE LATEST: Police received a call at about 6:40 p.m. on September 26, regarding a LoJack hit on a two-door Lexus that had been reported stolen from Los Angeles. The signal from the LoJack transmitter led police to the car as it was being driven near Salt Creek Beach. Multiple units, including a police helicopter swarmed the car as it pulled into the parking lot of the Doheny Park Plaza (Carl’s Jr.) The chase remained low speed as the car thief stayed within the speed limit and obeyed traffic laws. According to OCSD Lt. Carlsen, the suspect, a Hispanic male, complied with officers’ commands to raise his hands above his head but was otherwise noncompliant. Deputies busted out the driver’s side window with a baton and gave the suspect a choice between exiting the vehicle voluntarily, or being removed through the use of a canine. The suspect chose to surrender and was taken into custody at 8:12 p.m. WHAT’S NEXT: The suspect will await indictment behind bars and the vehicle will be returned to its rightful owner, relatively undamaged, aside from the broken window. FIND OUT MORE: www.ocsd.org

—AS

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week The OCEAN INSTITUTE HOSTS AN OPEN HOUSE: The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., is offering a free open house opportunity for residents of Dana Point October 2-3, October 9-10 and October 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Visitors can enjoy ocean-themed exhibits and hundreds of marine creatures and learn the secrets of our seas from Institute staff and volunteers. Proof of residency is required, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. For additional information, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call 949.496.2274. October 1–7, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 3

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Getting There

I passed the Ortega Highway exit in San Juan Capistrano at 7: 22 and am now moving at about 70 miles an hour.

Commuting in South Orange County via bus, car and train

CS: I rode alone, besides a woman who wore what looked like old-fashioned diner garb, until now. We picked up two daily commuters, Gary Brookshier and Mitch Gillan, who seemed to know almost everyone getting on the bus. Gillan, a chef at the Ramos House in San Juan, rides to work on this line every morning. “Happy Friday!” Brookshier greeted. “It’s a community,” he told me of his fellow commuters. “I’ve met some of my best friends on this bus.” In fact, it’s where he met Gillan, “—and we hang out all the time.”

By Andrea Swayne, David Zimmerle and Christina Scannapiego Dana Point Times

o you have places to go and people to see huh? Well, thankfully your method of getting there can take on several different forms. Whether you’re driving your own vehicle on our highways to and from work, taking the train to an Angels game, or riding the bus to save on gas money, the reasons people choose their mode of transport are as varied as the reasons they go. Maybe you’ve wondered if taking the train is faster than driving during rush hour traffic or if using the bus is a comfortable way of saving money and/or helping the environment. We have, too. So, a trio of reporters at the DP Times decided to give all three modes of commuting a test. The three of us left from the San Clemente Metrolink station and went our separate ways via bus, car and train headed for Angel Stadium in Anaheim and what we found may or may not come as a surprise. Here are some notes we took along the way that provide a comparison of each method of “getting there” during an average weekday commute. Andrea Swayne: I bought myself an iced mocha at Kaylani Coffee and headed toward the I-5 via Avenida Pico. A quick look at Google Maps before leaving the house today showed that the trip is 33.9 miles—very close to the 32.8 miles driven per person per day U.S. average—and should take about 50 minutes—almost double the U.S. Census Bureau’s average commute time of 26.5 minutes for Dana Point residents. Christina Scannapiego: After a bit of a scramble at Kaylani to get my morning latte and a little rooting around for change, which I managed to score off of Andrea (it occurred to me that taking the bus to my destination would require cash—looks we can’t use our debit cards for everything), I finally headed over to my bus stop to wait for the Route 1 bus. I’d mapped out my entire trip, from the Pico and El Camino Real bus stop in San

An OCTA bus gets ready to depart from the Laguna Hills transfer station. Photo by Christina Scannapiego

Andrea Swayne (left) and Christina Scannapiego get ready for the commute with coffee from Kaylani’s as David Zimmerle buys his train ticket at the Metrolink stop across the street.

Clemente to Angel Stadium in Anaheim using www.octa.net/trip-planning.aspx. Easy. (And I especially liked my first step, which directed me to “Walk to El Camino Real - Pico.” I guess they assume if you’re taking the bus, you are, for one reason or another, sans wheels.) Waiting for the bus can be a chilly business and luckily my ride arrived before my feet went too numb. I boarded and bought my $4 daily pass. David Zimmerle: After grabbing a quick coffee from Kaylani’s, and buying both my parking and one-way train ticket for the ride—surprised by the low $10 figure for both ($1 for parking and $9 for the train)—I boarded the Metrolink train. And with the sun already breaking on the coastline, lighting up the small lines of swell, I had to navigate through several groups of people including a charming group of students headed for the Orange County School of

Early morning Metrolink commuters settle in for the ride. Photo by David Zimmerle

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the Arts in Santa Ana. Finally settled into my seat on the top deck of the train, I ran into an interesting commuter from Carlsbad, dressed in his road bike gear. “I work in Aliso Viejo and ride my bike from Carlsbad to Oceanside to pick up the train for work everyday,” said Joel Vann, an employee with Pacific Life Insurance. “From Oceanside, I’ll take the stop in Laguna Niguel and then ride my bike to my office in Aliso Viejo. It’s a great way to save money on gas and get a little exercise. But I got a flat this morning, so I’m not usually on this particular train.” My trip will give me only a small taste of where I could potentially go via Orange County’s three Metrolink lines providing 42 weekday trains with an average of more than 14,000 weekday boardings. AS: I just merged on to Interstate-5 north from Pico joining the approximately 389,000 cars using the freeway each day. Traffic seems to be pretty light. My speedometer is showing 60 miles per hour and things look pretty clear up ahead as well. A few minutes later as I pass the Beach Cities exit for Dana Point. I’m listening to my favorite morning show, FM 94.9 out of San Diego and I just heard a great idea. The morning show crew is cracking me up talking about the lengths parents go to in order to keep kids from things like scratching chicken pox by taping oven mitts over their hands. Hilarious! One of them told a story about how his brother snored so loudly when sleeping on his back that their mom sewed a little pocket full of marbles into the back of his pajamas so that every time he rolled over the marbles would feel uncomfortable and he would turn back to his side. Another deejay joked saying that, “A bunch of women in their cars right now just got a great tip on what to do about their husbands.” Brilliant! I agree.

DZ: With a quick stop at the San Juan Capistrano train depot, it then departed for the Laguna Niguel/ Mission Viejo stop. New faces board the train, including one girl with an acoustic guitar slung over her shoulder. I then saw a man clad in a gray suit and peppermint striped tie meticulously spraying down his new iPad with some kind of electronics solvent. After wiping it down for several minutes, he then plugged headphones into the device and began his fancy with technology on this bright a.m. Rolling through the valley, the full moon was still fading on the horizon out west, a picturesque balance between a night gone by and another brand new day. The stop at Irvine suddenly appeared out of nowhere as new passengers board the top deck and iPad guy lopes off the train. AS: I have just passed the El Toro Road exit and I’m starting to hear some static as my radio station begins to fade. Traffic seems to be getting a bit heavier. My radio is now completely crackling and I can hear about every third word. I still don’t change the station—not a fan of LA radio. Now I am seeing some brake lights. Things are getting bumper-to-bumper and I’m wishing that I had a passenger so I could use the carpool lane. I’m creeping along at 15 miles per hour. I just passed a 1985 Turbo Diesel Mercedes wagon with a for sale sign on it and recall that my daughter recently mentioned that she would like to convert an old diesel to bio-diesel so I decide to record a voice note of the telephone number on my iPhone.

Traffic up ahead and traffic behind—a side-view mirror look at the I-5 morning commute. Photo by Andrea Swayne

CS: By the time we were into San Juan Capistrano, the bus started to fill up. DZ: Passing by the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, I somehow feel validated to be in the O.C.—the park’s giant orange balloon a beacon of reference in the distance. (Cont. on page 6) October 1–7, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 5

Eye on DP Getting There (Cont. from page 5) As we head into Tustin, the train’s conductor continually sounds the horn—much more than he did when we were stopping at the other cities. Suddenly, we’re surrounded by industrial yards as far as the eye can see. At the Santa Ana stop, all the performing arts kids exit the train. It then continues past the well-manicured lawns of single story homes on Lincoln Avenue. AS: I just made it to the Highway 55 North exit and traffic is moving at 65 miles per hour again. Next, I exit at State College and think, “Note to self—next time I exit here I need to remember to stay in the right-hand lane.” If you want to go right and are not in the right-hand lane you have to cross three lanes just to get to a right turn lane. At 7:50 a.m. I pulled up to the Metrolink Station at Angels Stadium to pick up David. His train was just arriving.

Above: Gary Brookshier (far right) sits among his fellow bus commuters. Left: OCTA bus drivers are always happy to help you find your way. Photos by Christina Scannapiego

the bus and decide to text her again to see where she is now.

CS: A lot of reading, texting, staring out the window and a little sleeping was going on. School kids made up half the passengers and the bus hummed with girls’ gossip. DZ: It’s on to the stop at Orange and then finally there it is—Angel Stadium in Anaheim. As I disembark, I can’t help but feel this really is the best way to commute if you’re into train travel. But now I need a ride back to the office. I dial up Andrea, but as soon as the phone is ringing I see her car cruising through the parking lot near Grove of Anaheim across the tracks from my stop. Really? We got to our destination at the same time? Uncanny. AS: I start looking for David. CS: By Crown Valley, bus riders were scarce again. A couple got on, both on crutches. They sat across from me, the man’s arm around the woman. Then my phone buzzed. Andrea texted; she and David had already arrived and were waiting for me:

DP Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled 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.

Sunday, September 26 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-INJURIES Del Prado, 24500 Block (11:12 a.m.) Police and fire authorities were dispatched to the scene of an auto vs. bicycle accident in front of the post office. The injured bicyclist was transported to the hospital. Page 6 • Dana Point Times • October 1–7, 2010

DZ: As we meet up, Andrea gets the call from Christina. She’s lost—well, not so much lost as she boarded the wrong bus. We cruise around the area and find a Starbucks. Little do we know, Christina won’t arrive until about two-and-a-half hours later.

CS: Andrea asked me if I was on the right bus, half joking, and it hit me: I wasn’t. I panicked at first and approached the driver. She was extremely helpful and really friendly. “Regular bus riders get on the wrong bus all the time,” she assured me (which didn’t really help me feel any less dumb). “They get tired of waiting and get so excited when they see any bus pull up, they just jump on,” she laughed. The OCTA driver was very accommodating (while still managing to warn me to please stand behind the yellow line) and worked through the best way for me to get to Anaheim from her line—the 83. (I was supposed to be on the 1, up the coast to Huntington, with only one transfer. My new route would put me on three different buses. Also, someone had tracked in dog poop.)

AS: David and I grab a few quick photos of Angel Stadium and the Anaheim Metrolink Station. I wonder how Christina is doing on

CS: So there I was, waiting at the Laguna Hills transfer station. A Filipino man handed me a pamphlet on “family life.”

“Where r u?” “Seriously???” I texted back. “Laguna Hills!”

TRAFFIC HAZARD Pacific Coast Highway / Selva Road (9:52 a.m.) A TV and various other items fell off of a truck and onto the roadway creating a traffic hazard.

Saturday, September 25 RECKLESS DRIVING Ritz Pointe Drive / Niguel Road (9:54 p.m.) Deputies were called to investigate a dark grey Porsche that had gone back and forth seven times on Ritz Pointe Drive. The driver was driving at speeds close to 70 miles per hour. TRAFFIC HAZARD Pacific Coast Highway, 34600 Block (7:49 p.m.) A police check was requested for subjects on the balcony of a residence. The subjects were pointing a laser at passing vehicles. MISSING CHILD Silverstrand, 0 Block (4:19 p.m.) After checking the residence, the pool and with neighbors, the grandmother of a threeyear-old boy called to report the child was missing. The grandmother had not seen him for about 45 minutes. DRUNK IN PUBLIC Golden Lantern/Pacific Coast Highway

(2:25 p.m.) A blonde female subject wearing all back clothing was seen “stumbling all over the place,” holding on to the light pole on the side of the street and trying to cross the road. The subject was held at a restaurant until deputies arrived on scene. BURGLARY ALARM Niguel Road, 33800 Block (7:47 a.m.) Authorities were sent to investigate an alarm going off at the Dana Point Library. The “closed” sign was in the window and there seemed to be nobody around. DISTURBANCE Via Canon, 26300 Block (12:50 a.m.) A caller’s pregnant wife was trying to gain access into the room he was calling from. The caller was hiding in his son’s room while the wife was yelling and threatening she would knock down the door if he did not let her in.

Friday, September 24 CITIZEN ASSIST Del Prado, 24800 Block (6:34 p.m.) Authorities were contacted in regard to an ongoing issue with a homeless person outside of a drug store. It was reported that the subject has been repeatedly annoying the caller.

At 8:45 a.m. I was still waiting—feeling like a complete novice—but glad to be back on the right track. By 9 a.m. my new bus was headed up the 405 towards my destination, with me happily on it. While motoring through downtown Santa Ana at 9:15 a.m., I thought how easy it really is to get around via bus in South Orange County—even if you get on the wrong bus. I’ve heard so many people complain about the inefficiency of public transportation in the area—and I suppose that’s mostly because local routes to work, restaurants or friends’ houses aren’t as accessible as they are in sprawling cities—but really, my trip was simple and straightforward although obviously longer than by car or train. At 9:30 a.m. we are driving down Main Street in Santa Ana and I’m reminded how much cool stuff there is outside our little beach bubble. We passed the Bowers Museum, the Discovery Science Center, plenty of cool shops and cafés—I was enjoying the all-around more urban feel. Hallelujah! At 10 a.m. I waited at my final transfer-stop for the 50 to take me to meet my co-workers near the Anaheim train station. I watched a guy rollerblade to work, briefcase in hand, and listened to my stomach growl. Had I not gotten on the wrong bus, I would have arrived only 20 minutes earlier. Except for my initial mistake, taking the bus was ultra-simple. But, without hours to kill, I was left wondering if the ride would prove worthwhile for most. I suppose it would depend on what you do when you get to your destination and who you meet on the way. On the way back home, we chatted about our respective journeys and compared notes. One conclusion agreed upon by all of us is that trying out a new way of getting from place to place can be an adventure well worth investigating. Whether you are moved to try public transportation as a part of an effort to save money, to be kinder to the environment or like the thought of letting someone else navigate while you catch a few extra winks or catch up on your reading, any reason is a good reason to explore a new way of “getting there.” DP DISTURBANCE Camino Capistrano, 34500 Block (10:18 a.m.) Loud music with a heavy bass line was reportedly coming from the location. PETTY THEFT Del Obispo Street, 33500 Block (1:34 a.m.) Deputies were called when a thief in his 20s wearing a tan hooded sweatshirt and shorts made off with a carton of cigarettes.

Thursday, September 23 ASSAULT REPORT Camino Capistrano, 35200 Block (4:14 p.m.) A caller reported that an aggressive friend who had choked him for “no reason.” The caller confirmed there were no weapons at the location. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Del Obispo Street, 33500 Block (12:47 p.m.) The Secret Service was contacted to investigate counterfeit $20 bills that had been paid to a restaurant on Monday night. DISTURBANCE Street of the Golden Lantern, 32500 Block (12:03 p.m.) Deputies were called on a woman described as Middle-Eastern and her 13-yearold daughter. The duo was soliciting outside of a grocery store. This has been an ongoing problem. www.danapointtimes.com

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City Council Candidates on the Issues Dana Point Times

s the days leading up to the November 2 election pass, the Dana Point Times will continue to publish the City Council Candidates’ thoughts on the issues facing the city now and in the future. Questions are posed to each candidate in order to provide you with information you can take to the polls. We also invite you to send in suggestions for questions you would like to see answered in upcoming issues. To submit a question for consideration, send an email to editor@ danapointtimes.com. —Andrea Swayne

The current city council has supported the harbor revitalization plan as demonstrated in the last few votes. What are some of your concerns regarding the plan or its implementation? STEVEN H. WEINBERG Age: 69 Years Living in Dana Point: 24 Years in Public Ofﬁce: 8 Occupation: Mayor of Dana Point and retired businessman Education: University of California, Davis, B.S., Electrical Engineering, Website: www.weinbergfordanapoint.com The Dana Point Harbor Land Use Plan is a conceptual plan of what the land side of the Harbor would look like when built. There are no details on what each building would look like, color, or the type of massing of the individual buildings or building heights, only the potential maximum allowable height. As the County—the owners of the Harbor— develops the building plans for each structure, they will have to come back before Planning Commission and City Council for a vetting in a public hearing. I would strongly recommend that before the County starts this process, they hold public workshops to get the input of the residents and the community at large and make the necessary modifications. This will allow the public to review the plans and comment on the massing, building heights, and placement before the plan starts going through the approval process. The boat barn that is presently planned seems to not be popular with the residents or the boaters. We need to discuss alternatives available to compensate for the loss of boat slips, and one that functions for the boaters who do not keep their boats in the water. My concerns with the implementation are if it’s actually going to happen, given the staggering cost estimates and the current economic climate, and how long it’s going take. There is no question the Harbor is in dire need of attention. For the sake of the residents, visitors, boat and business owners, it would be nice if the actual construction phases were expedited to minimize the disruption. I want to make sure we end up with the best plan for our residents and visitors, and one that can be built in a realistic timeframe.

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LISA BARTLETT Age: 50 Years Living in Dana Point: 21 Years in Public Office: 4 Occupation: Partner in local real estate and investment firm Education: Master’s in Business Administration; Bachelor’s in Finance Website: www.Lisa4DP.com The Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan has been in progress for 20 years and we now have a master plan approved by the city, the County of Orange and the California Coastal Commission. The proposed plan which includes land and waterside improvements provides for much needed enhancements throughout the harbor. Some of the most challenging decisions made by any city council pertain to land use and this project is no exception. It is important to strive for a balance between the desires and needs of both the business community and the residents. Dana Point is an international resort destination which still maintains its small community coastal charm and we don’t want to lose that identity. As with any large-scale land use project there are significant and important factors that come into play such as a workable master plan, project funding, environmental sensitivity and creating a sustainable business model that makes economic sense. There were hundreds of community meetings to discuss the harbor revitalization plan and to solicit input from all of the stakeholders. As with any project of this magnitude, it is difficult to accommodate and incorporate all ideas and suggestions from the community and I believe that the current plan provides an exceptional template for moving forward. The landside improvements will commence first and will include new structures, walkways and seating areas as well as much needed additional parking. It is important to remember that while we have an approved master plan there are still additional approvals that need to take place for the specific structures in the harbor and we will again welcome community input. We are excited that some day in the near future we will have a harbor that will further enhance our city and a place that we can enjoy for many years to come. JOEL BISHOP Age: 53 Years Living in Dana Point: 15 Years in Public Office: 14 Occupation: Business owner Education: CSULB, B.A., 1982 Website: www.joelbishop.com The Dana Point Harbor revitalization plan has been discussed for decades. As with any plan of this complexity, and with so many stakeholders, it has been shaped by years of negotiation and consensus building. The one fact that everybody agrees on is that the harbor is old, is falling apart and is desperate for an update. Not

all people will love the plan, but the plan needs to be implemented, and it needs to be done now. The actual buildings, size and shapes, will need to be approved by the Dana Point Planning Commission. It’s at this juncture where the Council, Commission and City staff will have oversight and approval authority. The proposed boat barn has brought endless criticism from those whose views would be impacted. The scare tactics being used by opponents, citing the worst case scenarios, are misleading and lacking in candor. All building heights will be subject to City review and will be consistent with the City standards. There will be ample time and opportunity for the public to express their opinions as to whether we need a boat barn at all and if we do, how high it will be. My second concern is with the finances. This project will be expensive. We need to assure that the County is able to finance the project in a way that does not bankrupt the harbor. We are all aware that money is tight right now. The County however, should be able to bond finance the project at very attractive rates. I am excited for the revitalized harbor. It will be an impressive magnet for Dana Point, which will help our struggling business to succeed. The only fear is if we delay the project. The time is now, let’s get moving. BILL BROUGH Age: 43 Years Living in Dana Point: 5 Years in Public Ofﬁce: 0 Occupation: Dana Point business owner Education: University of Connecticut, B.A., Political Science Website: www.Bill4DP.com I support harbor revitalization and much more. The Dana Point Harbor is the heart of our town. One problem with the current plan is, just like Town Center, it is too grandiose for timely implementation. I believe approaching the upgrades building by building to get things going and reduce the impact on business is the prudent approach—look how fast the new Hobie shop was remodeled. Unfortunately, the major dilemma is that Dana Point takes the brunt of decisions being made at the county and state level rather than here at home. Similar to Doheny, the county, like the state, sees our harbor as little more than a revenue generator. Neither the state nor the county has the motivation to do anything to improve water quality, so the city spends our dollars on the Harbor lobbying for things like money to study harbor circulation. We need to ensure that residents have input in the operation and maintenance of the Harbor and Doheny. Just like city incorporation 20 years ago, we need local control so that we can connect our ocean fronts and make other essential changes. Capo Beach, Doheny and the Harbor need to be integrated for cycling, walking and running. Many other beach communities have boardwalks that attract residents and visitors alike.

Therefore, I will pursue the feasibility of city management of the harbor—Newport and Oceanside run their harbors. Recently, Costa Mesa approached the state with a public/private partnership plan to purchase the Fairgrounds that, if implemented will result in millions to the city. Irvine was able to secure the El Toro MCAS from the Navy and the Great Park will be the result. Each of these examples clearly indicates what we already know—local control is best. After all, it is the Dana Point Harbor. DANA KISLIG Age: 29 Years Living in Dana Point: Born and raised here, returned 3 years ago Years in Public Ofﬁce: 0 Occupation: Law student, father Education: California State University, Fullerton; University of Arizona, B.A. concentrations in Business and Criminal Justice; Juris Doctorate Whittier Law School Candidate 2012 Website: www.DanaForDanaPoint.com Full transparency—all of the concerns we have with this issue and all others are encompassed under this umbrella. We need to have all the information regarding these issues easily accessible online for us to see, especially the costs, the amount of time it is going to take and who is involved. And with this great opportunity to improve Dana Point we need protect the concerns of the current businesses, our surrounding businesses, and fellow neighbors. The government is slow and inefficient at doing what the private market can do. This means we don’t want the red tape of city government, The Planning Commission and their affiliates prolonging the construction and implementation. The more the government does what the private sector can do the longer and more expensive this going to be. We need the expedition of permits, accurate, reasonable, concise and understandable regulation. We need to plan for the future and anticipate remedies to foreseeable conflicts. And with the increase in revenue from the proper absent role of government as a landlord and more as a partner, we will see an appropriately finished harbor with plenty of parking, beautification, walkways and businesses thriving. There should be public forums for debates and concerns to make sure everyone is getting a fair shake at this rare opportunity. All approvals and transactions, especially financial, should be posted on the internet in a clear fashion for all of us to witness, scrutinize and to make sure the government and the people involved are being honest. We have the only harbor in South Orange County and ours has not been improved since its creation. This can and should be done with the private sector and private citizens at the focal point from start to finish. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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The 4th Annual Megan Myers Memorial 5k Run/Walk is set for October 17 at Dana Hills High School beginning at 10 a.m. All donations benefit the Megan Myers Memorial Fund and helps to support their mission to promote safety and education for our community kids. The nonprofit organization donates Automated External Defibrillators to local schools and youth sporting venues, supports heart screenings, and provides college scholarships to high school athletes. Log on to www.missmeganmyers.com for registration information. Race day registration will also be available but an event Tshirt will be guaranteed for those who don’t register in advance. For questions, please send an email to gailmy@cox.net. Megan was a beautiful, vibrant, healthy, 14-year-old girl who passed away unexpectedly from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, caused my Myocarditis on September 26, 2007. Megan was a lifelong soccer player and began running cross country during her freshman year at Dana Hills. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend, whose sweet personality and sunny disposition is missed by all.

PCH Pilates and Yoga owner Tianna Martin. Photo by Andrea Swayne

PCH Pilates and Yoga is holding a special event during the month of October called “Pilates for Pink” to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. As part of the event, they will be hosting free classes as follows: October 5 and 12-Pilates Reformer at 9:30 a.m. and October 8 and 15-Pilates Matt, noon. Classes are free but a donation of $10 for a mat class and $20 for a reformer class is suggested. PCH Pilates and Yoga is located at 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 202 in Dana Point. For more information, log on to www.pchpilatesandyoga.com

Jack Randall Photography & Video Inc., a Dana Point based photography studio is holding a portrait fundraising event and toy drive on November 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Laguna Beach to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The event will also serve as a toy drive for the Illumination Foundation. Participants will have their portrait made with Santa on the beach and spread holiday cheer at the same time through donations to two nonprofit organizations. Portrait options include walking in the surf, building a sand castle or carrying a surfboard with Santa. “As an alternative to shopping mall photos, this event provides an ideal opportunity for entertaining, professional holiday portraits in the beautiful setting of Laguna Beach,” said Jack Randall. “With the help of our amazing clients, we’re hoping to make a significant contribution to JDRF and the Illumination Foundation and begin an annual program of holiday giving.” Fifty percent of the photography proceeds will be donated to support JDRF research and toys collected at the toy drive will be donated to the Illumination Foundation to benefit area homeless children. Reservations and advance registration is required for the photo session Participation in this event will be limited and there is a possibility that it will sell out. To make a reservation, contact Jack Randall Photography at 949.248.5198. For more information about Jack Randall Photography, log on to their website at www.jackrandallphotography.com. The Illumination Foundation website can be found at www.ifhomeless.com and JDRF’s at www.jdrf.org.

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The Dana Point Historical Society Home Tour and Car Show is the hot ticket in town on October 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s tour will again be spectacular with 11 attractions ranging from the Blue Lantern Inn, to beautiful historic and contemporary homes and gardens on the historic streets of Blue Lantern and adjacent Valencia Place. Patrons will also be amazed to see the fabulous Cook Pointe compound on the Headlands, where they will see both the lavishly remodeled and amazing French Normandy upper home and gardens (with endless unique features), as well as the famous lower historic seven level A-frame home which hangs over the cliffs and has been a longtime landmark for sailors. Also to be seen are the many one of a kind artifacts, originally collected or created by builder Ron Cook in the 1950’s. Patrons are advised to wear flat, rubber soled shoes to tour the Cook Pointe Compound. After leaving Cook Pointe, event goers will be invited to tour the recently opened and very interesting Headlands Interpretive Center, right next door. Another great feature is the annual classic car show to be displayed on Blue Lantern featuring some of the best nostalgic cars to be found. Please join the DPHS for a breathtaking day that will be discussed long after the event. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Tickets are available at the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce—an event sponsor—located at 24681 La Plaza, Suite 115. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the Home Tour, at the registration table, next to the Blue Lantern Inn, 34343 St. of the Blue Lantern, by the Gazebo. Also, a secondary Registration table will be on Blue Lantern, just above La Cresta near the Classic Car Show. For more information, log on to www.danapointhistorical.org.

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

SC Skate Jam On Sunday, Oct. 17, the newly opened specialty sandwich restaurant, Board & Brew, 979 Avenida Pico, Unit C, will host the first annual SC Skate Jam in the parking lot adjacent to their restaurant from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is set to include an all ages skate contest, a pro skate demo, as well as a vendor area with local action sports related companies. Live music from bands and DJs will entertain guests throughout the day and fresh Board & Brew sandwiches and beer on tap will be available for purchase. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Family Assistance Ministries, a San Clemente based nonprofit organization that provides temporary assistance to families in need. By providing job counseling, as well as supporting individuals with their financial expenses when they experience unexpected hardship, the organization’s goal is to allow people to continue being positive contributors to the community. For companies wanting to be a part of the event, the SC Skate Jam is offering sponsorship opportunities, as well as vendor booth space. Sponsorship and vending areas offer ongoing visibility within the local community. For more information contact Chrissy Gray at chrissy@grnevents.com. —David Zimmerle www.danapointtimes.com

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Dispute Over Pet-Sitting Leads to Six-Hour Standoff A 58-year-old San Juan Capistrano woman was booked into the Orange County Jail after a dispute over pet-sitting led to her allegedly pointing a shotgun at a neighbor and a sixhour standoff with deputies. Yvonne Lourdes Alvarado, a hairdresser, remained behind bars on charges of brandishing a weapon and making threats. She was taken into custody about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 26 Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Lloyd Downing said. Alvarado’s neighbor in the Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park on Valle Road called authorities about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, saying Alvarado had threatened to kill her with a shotgun. The two neighbors were in a dispute over pet-sitting. A shotgun shell was found outside the home of the alleged victim. Deputies called a Critical Incident Response Team to the scene, along with a sheriff’s department helicopter. The CIRT tried to reach Alvarado by telephone and public-address system, but got no response as Alvarado sat in her trailer with the lights off, Downing said. A SWAT team was called, which also works as a hostage-negotiation squad. Alvarado

ultimately surrendered about 3:30 a.m., Downing said. She was booked into Orange County Jail, where she remained Monday on $50,000 bail. —Jonathan Volzke

Enjoy Capistrano’s Trails at Ridgewalk Most of Capistrano’s 42 miles of trails are multi-use, meaning they are shared by walkers, runners, cyclists and equestrians. This year’s Rotary Ridgewalk will incorporate three possible ways to explore the city’s trail system: A walk, a run and a bicycle ride. The event kicks off from the southern open space off Camino Las Ramblas as a fundraiser and a way to encourage people to use San Juan’s open space. About 44 percent of the city’s 8,942 acres are open space. Just as Capistrano has expanded its open space this year with key purchases, the Rotary has expanded its October 2 Ridgewalk. For more information, see www. sanjuantrailrun.org. —JV

Capistrano Awarded $1.5 Million for Open Space Restoration San Juan Capistrano will receive $1.5 mil-

lion to restore native plants to 53 acres of the Northwest Open Space, under a decision by the Orange County Transportation Agency. The work is mitigation for road projects undertaken by OCTA. It is paid for from Measure M, a gasoline sales tax. Capistrano’s award was the second-largest given out Monday, and represented 25 percent of all of the mitigation money presented. The work will take place on 53 acres the city acquired from Shea Homes, part of a $2 million purchase. The land, on Trabuco Creek, is considered biologically key for native wildlife and habitat. —JV

Hawaiian Entertainment at Capistrano Library The Capistrano Regional Library on Friday, October 1 will be featuring an authentic Hawaiian lineup, Librarian Teri Garza reports. The film Na Kamalei: the Men of Hula will play at 7 p.m. The 2006 documentary runs for 56 mins. The film will be followed by a live Kahiko Hula dancing performance by the “Na Mele O Ke Kai” dance troupe. It all takes place at the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library, La Sala Auditorium, on El Camino Real just north of the Mission. The cost is a $2 donation at door and free popcorn will be served. October 1–7, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 9

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he concept is simple enough. Every person in the world does the best he can to keep Planet Earth healthy. You’re shaking your head in bemusement, aren’t you? “Where do these crazies get these ideas?” you’re wondering. “How can anyone believe that every person in the world might Beverly Jinn agree on anything?” And you’re right, of course. Human beings tend to view their existence through an almost infinite variety of physical and emotional lenses. Seven billion humans—seven billion versions of the meaning of life. But go back and read the concept again. It has nothing to do with every person agreeing on what needs to be done to keep Planet Earth healthy. The goal is simply that each of the seven billion does something. Still, there’s a lot of negativity out there. A huge percentage of Earth’s population is going to leave it up to someone else. “It’s just the way it is,” they say. “If God didn’t want landfills and oceans full of non-biodegradable materials, he wouldn’t have invented plastic.” So, what can you and I do? Is it enough just to do the best we can? Well, yes, but there’s more to it than that. Consider this. In the darkness of an August morning in 1834, the crew of the brig Pilgrim hove up anchor and got under way, Boston to California. It was Richard Henry Dana’s watch that morning. He began his third day as a common seaman by making the call, “All Hands, Ahoy,” words that would be all too familiar to him during the next two years. “All Hands, Ahoy!” This was not a friendly greeting. Neither

Letter to the Editor No on Measure H: A Response to Linda Verraster Craig Alexander, Dana Point

In Ms. Verraster’s Letter to the Editor (September 17-23, 2010, Dana Point Times, Vol., 3, Issue 38) she argues for passage of Measure H and claims “special interests” from outside the Capistrano Unified School District are the chief funders of Board of Trustee elections. What Ms. Verraster forgot to tell you is that the largest “special interest” is not from outside CUSD but within it—the teachers union. In 2008 the union spent over $100,000 to attempt to elect their three candidates, one of whom was a member of the disgraced former Board of Trustees under the corrupt former Superintendent James Fleming. The teachers union outspent all of the groups that came together to elect the Reform Trustees (the currentlyelected Trustees) combined. You can be sure they will be filling your mailboxes with mailers and newspaper ads on behalf of their endorsed candidates and in favor of Measure H before November 2. In fact, one of the union Presidents, Ms. Ronda Walen of the CSEA stated that she wants Measure H to pass as it will be their “opportunity to elect our own bosses” (see Page 10 • Dana Point Times • October 1–7, 2010

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Online Reader Poll was it a routine summons. The crew, every man aboard, was expected to respond immediately. Often it was a matter of survival. Always it was a task that required the sum strength and skill of the entire crew. We—all of us who live, work, and play in Dana Point and San Clemente—can be members of a different kind of crew. Like the sailors aboard the Pilgrim, we’re in this business of survival together. Our ship is a community on the bluffs overlooking the same ocean that gave life and meaning and never ending challenge to Richard Henry Dana. Like Dana and his shipmates, our best chance for survival is to devote ourselves to the task of keeping our vessel shipshape and on course. Rounding Cape Horn, Dana describes the sailors’ frantic efforts in the midst of a storm: “The crew stood abaft the windlass and hauled the jib down while we got out on the weather side of the jib boom, our feet on the footropes, holding on by the spar, the great jib flying off to leeward and ‘slatting’ so as almost to throw us off the boom.” The adversity that sailors of the day endured was incredible. “A sailor knows too well that his life hangs upon a thread,” Dana wrote. Today, however, too many of us are oblivious to the dangers as we go about hosing chemicals into storm drains, tossing cigarette butts into the streets, spewing harmful fumes into the air we breathe, and clogging landfills with hazardous electronic gear and non-biodegradable waste. It’s our responsibility to take seriously the ongoing task of preserving the health and beauty of this unique place that we call home. We are the crew. There is no membership fee, no annual dues. We live Green! We recycle. We keep the

http://v3d.weare224.org/ or www.cusdfacts.com). Measure H will help the teachers union elect their own candidates. The passage of Measure H will simply make it easier and cheaper for the teachers union to use their money to influence CUSD elections and take over a majority of the board (four of the seven seats on the Board of Trustees). Keep in mind the teachers union gets a large electronic transfer of money from the District into its bank account every two weeks—your tax dollars that come to the union in the form of union dues taken from their members’ paychecks. So the union has a guaranteed fund of money to use for political campaigns coming to it every two weeks—your tax dollars at work! In a “By Trustee” area election scheme, the union would simply have to spend campaign dollars in only four trustee areas to attempt to elect their selected candidates to obtain a majority, and therefore, control of the CUSD Board of Trustees. In other words, instead of having to convince all of the voters of the CUSD to vote for their selected candidates, they would only need to spend money in part of the District. Measure H will take away six of your seven votes for the Board of Trustees. Passing Measure H will also do something Ms. Verraster did not mention—take away six of your seven votes for the CUSD board. Right now you get to vote on all

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community litter-free. We properly dispose of toxic waste. We conserve water. We respect and preserve wildlife habitats. We restrict use of fossil fuels, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers. No, of course we are not saving Planet Earth all by ourselves, but, by our individual and collective effort, we can preserve the watershed and ocean that we’re privileged to call home. All Hands, Ahoy! Beverli Jinn is a retired high school English teacher who has lived in Orange County all her life. Her parents were among the first residents of Capistrano Shores in San Clemente, but her love of the ocean was not fulfilled until she moved to Dana Point in 2001. Her retirement provided the opportunity at last to publish six books, the first being 1-800-TheLord, a retelling of the stories of Genesis and Exodus. Beverli is co-founder of Dana Point’s Earth/Ocean Society and is active in the DP Historical Society and the Lantern Village Association. 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.

seven of the Trustees. Therefore ALL seven of the Board of Trustees are currently answerable to you the voters, taxpayers and parents of Capistrano Unified School District. But if Measure H passes, you will only get to vote for one Trustee—one seventh of the elected board. Another way to look at this is right now all of the board is answerable to you. Under Measure H, only one of the seven members of the Board is answerable to you the voter, parent and citizen. The other members of the board will be able to ignore your interests and desires because you will have no say in their keeping their seat on the Board of Trustees. Measure H will cause deep divisions within CUSD communities. Another disadvantage of the By Trustee area voting method is that there will be many, many situations where the Trustee you get to vote for will not be the Trustee in whose area your child attends school. For example, depending on how the Board re-districts the school boundaries, your child might have to go to a school within another Trustee’s territory. But you will have no say in whether that Trustee stays on the Board or not. And conversely that Trustee can ignore your concerns even though your child goes to “his” or “her” school. Rather than “restoring” democracy to CUSD as Ms. Verraster argues, Measure H (Cont. on page 12) www.danapointtimes.com

SOAPBOX Letters to the Editor (Cont. from page 10) would tear down democracy in our school district and create deep divisions within CUSD. The only way Ms. Verraster’s arguments make sense is if she were arguing to split up CUSD into smaller school districts. But that is NOT what Measure H is all about. Measure H would only change the voting methods to elect the Board of Trustees to benefit the teachers union and take away six of your seven votes for your school district board. Vote NO on Measure H—it is bad public policy, bad for voters, bad for taxpayers and bad for parents. To get the facts about Measure H go to www.cusdfacts.com. For full disclosure, I am a resident of Dana Point, an attorney and a member of the Board of Directors of the Education Alliance, a group of people who help elect conservatives to school boards. For more information about Education Alliance go to www.education-alliance.org. With all of the charges and counter charges flying around about the CUSD elections, I strongly urge the voters to look into both sides of the issues prior to casting your vote in the upcoming election.

Another Response to Verraster Greg Powers, Dana Point

I just finished reading the arguments presented by Linda Verraster (the spokesperson from the Union-backed CUCF) with a plea to vote yes on Measure H (September 17-23, 2010, Dana Point Times, Vol., 3, Issue 38) and feel compelled to provide the perspective that she fails to include on why this is a bad scheme. Aside from the false arguments that she presents, this scheme to remove our ability to elect our school trustees is just bad policy. The facts, when put in context, offer a far different conclusion than the one presented by Linda and I am honestly disappointed in the union’s incessant attempts to influence everyone by ignoring the “rest of the story.” As it stands today, we currently have the ability to elect all seven of the trustees that manage the schools in our area, and with this union-backed scheme we will be reduced to impacting only one-seventh of the decision makers—and she didn’t tell you that! The union side states that this scheme will save upwards of $1 million in district election costs over the next 10 years. The reality is that this $1 million is pure vapor. This number has never been vetted by anyone, nor is it supported by the county’s independent analysis. Now, if we were to humor them by using their vaporous number and compare it as a percentage of the CUSD budget over the next 10 years, Capo’s budgets will have been greater than $4 billion dollars…(yes, BILLION). When you apply their phantom number and calculate the percentage of savings, it equals out to 0.00025 of the budget. Yes, 1/400 of 1 percent. (Now, I am all for saving a buck or two for our children, but at what cost is our representative government worth? I say losing 85 percent of our representation to save 1/400 of 1 percent in cost is not a good return on investment.) To add even more perspective, the local teachers Union takes about $2.5 million PER YEAR in dues from the teachers in Capo. This equates to $25,000,000 over 10 years (or 25 times the estimated savings). Further, I recently discovered that CUSD is currently required to pay the union president’s salary each year—which, ironically, exceeds $100,000 per year—so they don’t even pay her salary out of those dues and they are taking even more money out of the classrooms! So, the reality is that their giant savings for the classroom is utterly false, and I would argue, fully misleading. Next, they talk about their ‘candidate’ who won her ‘city’ but lost the race. Of course, Linda didn’t tell you that Ms. Kutnick would still not have won the election even under this scheme as her trustee area covers multiple cities and this brings us to the crux of this whole scheme. This scheme is payback and intended to unbalance the district so that you, the voter, are fully disenfranchised. In 2008, the union candidates were the beneficiary of well over $100,000 in CTA and CUEA union expenditures and were still soundly defeated. They are mad and they are intending on making you and I pay. By the way, the actual winners of the last election spent about two-thirds less than the union did. Clearly, the community didn’t want the union to control our schools and the unions cannot handle that reality. Most importantly though is that if you have kids who attend our schools, in most instances, your child will attend Page 12 • Dana Point Times • October 1–7, 2010

Eyesore No More This is a letter written to City Manager Doug Chotkevys, City Council and City Staff followed by the City’s responses: Another Unslightly Lot in the Face of Our Visitors to Dana Point Carole Weling, Dana Point, Sept. 28 Once again an unkept lot at the very entrance to Dana Point proper needs attention. As one enters Dana Point from the 5 Freeway, either north or south and comes over the creek the first lot that one sees on the north side is in the following condition: 1. Broken fencing and a lack of quality screening; 2. Littered with trash; 3. Needs Vector Control attention; 4. Has unlawful camping and 5. Needs weed abatement attention. Why is this lot allowed to be left in this condition? Why must one continually bring these obvious infractions to the attention of city government? Once again, please ensure that these conditions are corrected for the obvious health and safety reasons of the community and our visitors. In Response to Carole Weling, Doug Chotkevys, City Manager, Sept. 28 Thanks again for your civic involvement. I will forward along to those Departments, that you have already not copied, so they can follow-up as appropriate. Have a nice week. Follow-up Letter to Weling from Chotkevys, Sept. 29 I am pleased to report that a number of city staff members, representing a variety of disciplines at City Hall, at least one school in a different trustee area. This means that, if this scheme passes, you will have zero influence on the trustee where your child attends at least one of their schools. In fact, Trustee Area 7 doesn’t even have a high school within its boundary, thus this really is a poorly put together scheme where vast majorities of our parents are totally disenfranchised, all so that the union can magnify their influence during the elections. Lastly, they make the false argument that our vote won’t count if we don’t vote this measure in. What??? This false argument is an insult to our intelligence. The reality is that we already have the exact vote that they are saying we will now gain. In fact, instead of us gaining a vote ‘that counts’; they actually want to remove six of our votes ‘that count’ and not protect or provide anything. They have tried to misinform, mislead, misdirect and even outright lie to us in this process and I, for one, have had my fill. For that reason, I started the Facebook page called Capo Kids First! with the goal of providing the root documents and facts for you to find out the rest of the story. I don’t want you to blindly believe anything I write and in fact, I honestly want you to understand the facts, recognize the context, understand the deep risks of giving the union the keys to our future and then make an informed decision for yourself and to that end, I have concluded and firmly encourage a NO vote on this poorly thought out measure.

This photo taken on September 30, 2010 shows a much improved and cleaned up lot. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

have been in dialogue with the property owner(s) and we have seen some improvement in the last few days. We are continuing our dialogue with the owners seeking continuous improvement. Unfortunately, the owner(s) have been significantly impacted by the current financial/economic environment. Fortunately, we have a dialogue ongoing with the owner(s) and are seeing gradual improvements. The last thing that anyone wants is for the property to go into foreclosure as a result of the ailing financial/economic environment and then having to deal with a bank. Again, and to accentuate the positive, we have a dialogue on-going with the owner and are seeing gradual improvements. More Follow-up to Weling, Kyle Butterwick, Director of Community Development, Sept. 29 Hi Carole. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Prior to receiving your e-mail, the city had already made contact with the property owner and preparations to clean –up the lot had already commenced. The last of the clean-up was just completed and I have attached photos showing the improvements. Our staff has also checked the perimeter fencing, verifying that the property is physically secure. As the City Manager has indicated, the city does indeed have a proactive code enforcement program to insure that vacant properties are maintained in a proper fashion. In addition, you may recall that just recently, the City Council approved revisions to the city’s weed-abatement program to increase our enforcement capabilities in the area of property maintenance. Once again, thank you for your continued involvement in the city. Please visit www.facebook.com/capokidsfirst for more information and I appreciate your time.

Summer Concert Series is Tops Pamela Hannock, San Clemente

I want to thank the City of Dana Point and the Dana Point City Council for hosting the best summer concert series ever. The events provided a nice day out in a beautiful DP park every Sunday. The entertainment each week was fabulous. Just when it seemed it couldn’t get any better, there were times that two sets of entertainment were on hand to make the day even more spectacular. I particularly want to thank the DP city employees who managed the onslaught of traffic each week with such professionalism and courtesy. A special thanks to George, who went above and beyond to assist me each time in getting a parking spot and my disabled husband in and out of the car. Thank you George and everyone else that jumped in to help with pushing my husband and wheelchair up the hill, walking our dog or carrying our cooler. You all contributed in making a summer Sunday outing so special. Hope to see you all next year. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ danapointtimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

D a n a Po i nt

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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KEVIN DANZIG

8 p.m.-12 a.m. Kevin plays live music at Wind and Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.kevindanzig.com.

New Arrivals Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company introduces new wines to the shop. $15 for seven wines or choose from the daily tasting menu of four wines for $10. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

First Friday Film

7 p.m. The San Juan library hosts a showing of Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula that explores the art of hula dancing. Donation of $2. 31495 El Camino Real, 949.248.5132, www.ocpl.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.

Lord of the Strings Concert

7:30 p.m. Living legend of “Slack Key” guitar, Ledward Kaapana, performs as part of the concert series at the DP Community House. Admission $25. (Saturday, Oct. 2 show in Mission Viejo.) 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.LordOfTheStringsConcerts.com.

David Allan Coe

8 p.m. American roots music with the longtime artist at The Coach House also with Barrelhouse Rockers. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Reggae Night

9 p.m. Live music 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.

Hollywood Blonde

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

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Go See Do

What’s SUP Dana Point? The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle returns to Doheny State Beach October 2 and 3. This classic annual event is a stand-up paddle (SUP) festival and SUP expo that includes a series of races and demonstrations for all ages and skill levels. Besides the free SUP Expo and races, there will be kids’ activities and a wood board carvPhoto by Tom Servais/Rainbow ing workshop. From beginners, family and company relay teams, to high intensity elite level competition the action is non-stop and the fun is contagious. For international elite paddlers the Battle presents a championship-styled SUP race with the sport’s largest cash purse of $25,000. Witness some of the world’s best, including

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.

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. Cost $15 for the walk; $35 for the 10K. 949.493.5911, www.BigBazTrailRaces.com.

Inside The Beatles

6 p.m. The former U.S. manager of Beatles’ Apple Records visits Pacific Coast Church for a special presentation and more. Tickets $5. 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, 949.940.2600.

You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown

8 p.m. Charlie Brown and the gang come to life at Cabrillo Playhouse. Performances through Oct. 24. Tickets $15-$25. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Big Night Out

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

Marc Seal

7:30 p.m. Musician and composer at The Coach House also with Wade Egan and Ray Jordan. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Live Music Harbor Cruise

6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Frame of Mind performs onboard Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise; features indoor/outdoor seating and a full bar. Tickets $10. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Jon Lovitz

7 p.m.; 9 p.m. The actor/comedian from SNL performs at the Irvine Improv through Sunday. Tickets $30. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv2.com.

Ease Up

9 p.m. Reggae music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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forecast: sunny • high: 81° low: 59°

Whale & Dolphin Safari

8 a.m. Take a journey on the sea with Capt. Dave’s Dolphin Safari. Departures daily; call for times and prices. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com. Page 16 • Dana Point Times • October 1–7, 2010

Village Art Fair

9 a.m. More than 60 vendors will have arts, crafts and other fabulous items along the streets of downtown San Clemente; put on by The Downtown Business Association. First Sunday of the month. Avenida Del Mar, 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

Battle of the Paddle past champions Danny Ching, Jamie Mitchell and Dana Point’s own Chuck Patterson, battle it out for prize money and glory. For those just getting their feet wet in the world of SUP, this is the ideal opportunity to learn about the sport, the fun, the equipment and the global community behind it. The Elite race will be run on Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by the Open race at 1 p.m. On Sunday the Distance race starts at 9 a.m. and the Expo will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. 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 available at www.rainbowsandals.com. —AS

San Clemente Farmers Market

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Jazz Brunch

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

Whiskey Jack

2:30 p.m. Afternoon entertainment and football at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Max Bennett & Private Reserve

7 p.m. Jazz at The Coach House. $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Ukulele Night At Hulaville

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Bring your Ukulele or just come and sing along. Every Sunday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com

Target’s First Sunday Free at Bower’s 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Check out the Italian Family Festival at Bowers Museum. Free; regular admission $9–$12; under 6 free. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 877.250.8999, www.bowers.org.

Oktoberfest

2 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Old World in Huntington Beach celebrates German style with beer, bratwurst and more. 7561 Center Ave #49 Huntington Beach, 714.895.8020, www.oldworld.ws.

Steve Bonino Acoustic

9 p.m. Music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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Smokey Karaoke

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

Mommy Movie Mondays

10 a.m. Special screening of the movie The Social Network for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $6.75. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

$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, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.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. (Cont. on page 19) www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Rachel Namson

Enne Cucina Italiana

RATE IT!

831 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.492.1089

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Authentic Italian Food MOST POPULAR ITEM: Lasagnetta di Mamma Lina Italy? Almost. Experience all the magnificence of an authentic Italian meal in their convenient San Clemente location. Chef and owner, Nicola Bellazzi, opened Enne Cucina Italiana just three weeks ago, placing the focus on the food. The menu offers a wide variety of pasta, risotto, fish and meat entrées, as well as appetizers, soups and salads. “All the dishes are of my own creation and entirely authentic to Italian cuisine,” Bellazzi said. One of the most popular of Bellazi’s homemade dishes is the Lasagnetta di Mamma Lina—a family lasagna recipe baked with beef and pork meatballs, ricotta cheese, San Marzano tomato sauce and sprinkled with grated cheese and fresh basil. Nothing goes better with a savory Italian meal than a glass of fine wine, especially during the daily Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. And for the lucky ladies, check out Ladies’ Night every Tuesday and receive a complimentary cocktail or glass of wine with the meal. Enne Cucina Italiana boasts the authentic Italian experience, so take a trip to Talega of San Clemente—and end up in the heart of Italy. PRICE RANGE: $6-$25 PAYMENT: Cash, credit card RESERVATIONS: Recommended HOURS: Lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Brunch Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner Every day 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Photo by Rachel Namson

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

Mario’s by the Sea 32545 Golden Lantern, Suite F, Dana Point, 949.240.1967 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5. (Cont. from page 16)

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forecast: mostly sunny • high: 74° low: 56°

NIXON IN SAN CLEMENTE: THE WESTERN WHITE HOUSE YEARS

OC AUTO SHOW

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

4 p.m.-10 p.m. Showcase of the latest vehicles, as well as hundreds of cars, crossovers, trucks, hot custom cars, preproduction models and more at the Anaheim Convention Center. Weekend hours vary. Admission $10 adults, $6 seniors, $5 for students; free kids 12 and under. 800 West Katella Ave., Anaheim, www.OrangeCountyAutoShow.com

TOTALLY TUESDAY 80S NIGHT

FOOD TRUCK & FARE THURSDAYS

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

TACO NIGHT

8 p.m. Live music and good Mexi food at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

BENNY ON FLAMENCO GUITAR

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

wednesday06 INDIAN BASKET WEAVING

10 a.m.-1 p.m. The first and third Wednesdays of the month, experience the art of basket weaving at the Mission. Admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

ELIHU

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

SADDLEBACK BIG BAND CONCERT

7 p.m. Big band ensemble performs great swing standards in the college’s McKinney Theatre. Tickets $10 general; $7 students/ seniors. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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.

COLIN HAY

8 p.m. Frontman from ’80s band, Men at Work, performs at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. www.danapointtimes.com

It’s Hard to Get an Easy A

11 a.m.-2 p.m. A variety of gourmet food trucks that changes weekly at the OC Fair & Event Center. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.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.

MEGAN MULLALLY & SUPREME MUSIC PROGRAM

7:30 p.m. Award-winning actress, comedienne and singer Megan Mullally returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center with her band to open the 2010-2011 Cabaret Series in Samueli Theater. Tickets $72. 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.OCPAC.org.

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AT THE MOVIES

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.

PETER WOLF

8 p.m. Eclectic singer/songwriter at The Coach House. $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

PHILL VANDERMOST

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

SUNSET CRUISE

4 p.m.-6 p.m. Happy hour Thursdays with Dana Wharf. Whale watching, drink specials and more. $29 Adults, $19 Kids 3-12, 2 and under free. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com

For those of us who were born past the golden days of John Hughes in the mid ‘80s, and experienced the second wave of teen movies in the late ‘90s (Clueless, Can’t Hardly Wait, 10 Things I Hate About You, etc.), there’s another legitimately good teen film just released that rivals Tina Fey’s Mean Girls (2004). This year a new, highly promoted and anticipated feature for teenage and nostalgic 20-to 30-somethings goes by the title Easy A. Just as with Clueless and 10 Things, Easy A loosely takes its plotline from a classic piece of literature everyone should remember from high school English classes—The Scarlet Letter. Emma Stone’s lead character Olive Penderghast mistakenly tells a little fib to a loud mouth friend (Alyson Michalka) about losing her virginity to a college student, and within hours a rumor spreads quickly around the high school campus. Not thinking much of her reputation as it is, Olive then agrees to help out a geeky acquaintance by faking the loss of his virginity at a party, which ultimately certifies her as the “school slut” for the rest of the year. This nasty rumor also doesn’t help her growing rivalry with a hyperactive Christian student in class (Amanda Bynes), or her crush on the school mascot and cutie played by Penn Badgley of the CW’s Gossip Girl. But it does help with her popularity. Surprising, yet refreshing, are the amount of A-list supporting actors who include: Thomas Haden Church, Patricia Clarkson, Stanley Tucci, Lisa Kudrow, and Malcolm McDowell. And director Will Gluck, already familiar with snarky humor, doesn’t anchor his feature with any amateur or safe qualities. What Easy A succeeds with its stellar cast, it lacks with memorable one-liners—which is a large part of the teen movie tradition. Easy A may not be John Hughes, but it has managed to reach its own level of entertainment just fine. DP —Megan Bianco October 1–7, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 19

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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

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

Bow Wow Wow!

Camp Bow Wow staff and clients raise money for the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

amp Bow Wow owner Kimberly Simons along with her staff and clients wanted a way to contribute to the San Clemente/ Dana Point Shelter so Simons decided to devote the entire month of August to fundraising. “A portion of the proceeds came from a special day when we donated 20 percent of our proceeds and the rest came from generous donations by our clients,” said Simons at the September 29 check presentation. “We feel it is so important to help support the shelter. There are millions of homeless animals across the country looking for homes and the shelter does an incredible job of not only running the

shelter but for finding great homes for the animals.” Simons presented the shelter with a $600 check that will be put toward the medical care of the shelter’s pets along with other needs. “This money is much needed and greatly appreciated,” said Diane Leonard of the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter. “We are a nonprofit, all-volunteer, pro-humane shelter and with the way the economy is now we are seeing an increase in owner relinquishments and this money will help us take care of the animals in our care.” To make a donation, log on to www. petprojectfoundation.org. For more information about Camp Bow Wow, log on to www. campbowwow.com/sanclemente. DP

(L to R) Shelter personnel Terry Burns holding Mary, Diane Leonard holding Lola, Jennifer Stinett, Camp Bow Wow owner Kimberly Simons and Melissa Shea gather at the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter as Camp Bow Wow presented a $600 check to the shelter. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Dana Point Cleans Up Nice Community volunteers spent their Saturday cleaning up beaches and waterways as part of the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

T Above: DHHS Junior Cameron Dube pulls an empty can from the sand. Below: Members of the Earth/ Ocean Society. Photos by Jasmine Smith

Page 20 • Dana Point Times • October 1–7, 2010

he 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup—brought Dana Point citizens out in droves to participate in what has become known as the world’s largest garbage collection on September 25. The city had three sites for volunteers to choose from, giving the local effort a very large area in which to spread out and make a difference. Volunteers flocked to Doheny State Beach, the Marine Conservation Area at the Ocean Institute and Salt Creek Beach. Final tallies of local garbage totals are not finalized as of yet but the California Coastal Commission has published initial state-wide figures—with 70 percent of cleanup sites reporting—for this year’s event. The cleanup effort has officially topped its one-millionth volunteer mark according to the

Above: Members from South Shores Church. Right: Sandon Smith and Donny Flora with Vicky from the California State Parks. Photos by Jasmine Smith

data collected so far. Someone among the local volunteers could very well have been that one millionth person to pitch in since the event debuted in 1985. With over 800 sites the volunteer count for this year so far is 73,377 picking up 692,203 pounds of garbage. An additional 59,228 pounds of recyclable materials was collected for a total of 751,431 pounds according to the Coastal Commission report. The Commission expects to exceed the 2009 participation record of 80,622 when the final numbers are all in. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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ATTORNEY James D. Hornbuckle, Esq. 949.499.7370 34204 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.dixonlawcorp.com

BEAUTY SALONS

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CLUTTER CONSULTANT Organize/Simplify - Terri Hochman hochmans@cox.net

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FITNESS PROGRAMS

CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Christian Science Services 34102 La Plaza

ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, www.abcembroideryshop.com

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COFFEE SHOP Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Fit Club - Boot Camp 949.831.7984 www.afitclub.com Jazzercise, O.C. Sailing & Events Center 34451 Ensenada Place, 949.492.7817 www.danapointjazz.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Girl in the Curl Surf Shop 949.661.4475 Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 34116 Pacific Coast Hwy., www.girlinthecurl.com 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Infinity Surfboards 949.661.6699 Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 24382 Del Prado, www.infinitysurf.com 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com Jack’s Surfboards 949.276.8080 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jackssurfboards.com Party Hosting 949.212.1277

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Patricia Powers 949.496.1900 License#0737080, pat.powers@cox.net Dana Point Dental 949.661.5664 Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 34080 Golden Lantern, Ste 201, 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net www.danapointdental.com Ted Bowersox 949.661.3200 Dr. Hannah Lewis, DDS 949.496.5713 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 204, 24655 Unit E La Plaza, www.danapointsmiles.com www.statefarm.com

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Coffee Importers Scoop Deck 949.493.7773 Mary Kay Cosmetics & Career 949.248.2868 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com Opportunities, Ind. Sales Director - Marline Adams, www.marykay.com/madams2 Insurance Services

DENTISTS

LANDSCAPING/SPRINKLERS

SIGNS Sunburst Landscaping 949.632.0081 www.sunlandscape.webs.com 949.493.3670 ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, LOCKSMITH www.abcembroideryshop.com Dana Point Lock & Security 949.496.6919

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 GIFT BASKETS DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Under-Wraps Gift Baskets 949.291.0300 www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 mariannedorsey@cox.net, Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 www.giftbasketsbyunderwraps.com www.missionplumbingandheating.com

San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 HAIR SALONS Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Monarch Bay Haircutters www.solutiontek-nologies.com 20 Monarch Bay Plaza CONTRACTORs - GENERAL Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 Creative Environments Construction 949.496.3728 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Utopia Salon 949.661.1664 Design & Build #464468 Barry 949.661.1664 Contractors - Painting Gary 949.231.9755 949.433.3960 LH Painting, CA LIC. # 647760 949.240.8795 Morgan 24582 Del Prado, #B, www.barrysutopia.com 33391 Sea Bright Dr., www.lhpainting.com

COSMETICS

Dana Point Jeweler 949.489.1165 ROOFING 24845 Del Prado, www.danapointjeweler.com Capistrano Roofing, Inc. 949.246.7740 Lic# 936828, www.caporoofing.com

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Bookkeeping

Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.com Maureen B. Fletcher Interior Design 714.889.9597 Jolly Roger Restaurant 949.496.0855 www.interiorconsultants.net 34661 Golden Lantern, www.aloharestaurants.com Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 www.nminteriordesign.com 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com

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SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS FOOTBALL

D-Backs vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium October 1, 7:10 p.m.

The Dolphins have a round two with a different set of Chargers as they look to snap a two-game skid while on the road at El Toro High School.

The Dodgers head home for one ﬁnal three-game series for the 2010 season as they host the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Info: www.dhhs.net

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Dolphin Report SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

FOOTBALL • In a high-scoring affair, the Dolphins (2-2) had everything going their way, but then came the second half. It took two overtimes, but Mission Hills found a way to claw back into this one beating Dana Hills at home by the final score of 48-42 on September 24. It was the Dolphins second straight defeat after losing to Edison on September 16. Initially, the Dolphins looked like they were cruising as they posted a 14-0 lead early in the first quarter. Funny thing is that the offense had yet to complete a down at this point as Mathias Bedolfe ran back a 58-yard pick six, while Blair Darr recovered a blocked punt in Mission Hills’ end zone. The Dolphins offense finally took the field and scored two more times as Trent Mason got on his giddy up and ran in a 27-yard touchdown, while later connecting with Matt Romano on a 4-yard strike for the 28-14 lead at the half. Mason then connected with Chris Kearney on a 38-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter as the Dolphins expanded its lead to 35-14. However, the Dolphins offense suddenly became anemic for the rest of the second half, while the defense could not find a way to stop the Mission Hills (2-1) run game. On the wheels of running back Edgar Renteria, Mission Hills mounted their dramatic comeback victory posting 21 straight points as Renteria finished with 224 yards on 33 carries to match his three rushing touchdowns. Mason finished with 131 yards through

BASEBALL

Dolphins vs. Chargers, El Toro High School October 1, 7 p.m.

the air and two passing touchdowns, while rushing for 67 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Kearney led the receiving corps with 95 yards on the night while carrying the ball seven times for 17 yards. Tyler Shirozono finished with eight carries from the backfield and a team high 72 yards rushing. Next 7 days: Oct. 1 at El Toro, 7 p.m. NEXT GAME: October 1 vs. El Toro Chargers Location: El Toro Time: 7 p.m. 2009 record: 8-4 (4-1 league) 2009 vs. DH: Loss 34-13 Afﬁliation: Sea View Coach: Robert Frith 2010 Team Overview: The Chargers (1-3) are looking to bounce back from two straight losses to Trabuco Hills and Schurr High, so there’s a lot on the line when these two teams meet. They won’t be playing with a chip on their shoulder as much as they will be in fight or flight mode. A solid 2009 proved the Chargers can play in the tough Sea View League, but with only 10 players returning from last year’s squad, they will have to prove that last season was no fluke. Holding down the offensive line is tackle Jack Alvarez (6-4, 280). He’s done a great job at uniting the line and making room for senior running back Nico Jackson to do some damage. Jackson leads the team with an average of 138 yards rushing per game. BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUN-

Info: www.losangeles. dodgers.mlb.com

SUP

Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, Doheny State Beach October 2-3, TBA From elite competition with a $25,000 prize purse to beginners, this event offers something for everyone including a free SUP Expo, family relays and activities. Info:

Team Balls & Dolls had a great season in the Dana Point co-ed adult softball league. Photo by Kimberlee Zepezauer

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Tritons vs. Dolphins Dana Hills High School October 5, 5 p.m.

So Cal’s hottest soccer clubs collide on the pitch as Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy are primed for heated competition. Info:

The Lady Dolphins get set to host San Clemente High’s Lady Tritons as the two meet for a South Coast League showdown.

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Info: www.dhhs.net

www.rainbowsandals.com

TRY • Dana Hills dominated at the Dana Hills Invitational on September 25 claiming two of the three fastest times in the senior boys race and three of the four fastest times in the junior boys race. Senior Ricardo Campuzano led the Dana Hills attack with a 14:28 for three miles to win his class race, while Connor Kaddatz was third in the race for Dana Hills in 14:46. The senior girls team meanwhile took fourth place as Paxton Cota (18:07.2) finished fi fth overall, while the junior girls team finished in first with Sheridan Gomez (third place, 18:11.1), A.J. Jackson (fourth, 18:19.2) and Natasha Gunther (seventh, 18:34.7) nailed the top three spots on the day. At the Iolani Cross Country Invitational at Kualoa Ranch in Oahu, Hawaii on September 18, the girls captured the team championship as Gomez finished in third, Cota took fourth and Megan Geyer finished in eighth place. Next 7 days: Oct. 7 at SCL Cluster Meet, TBA, 3 p.m. GIRLS GOLF • The Lady Dolphins hit up a round against Corona del Mar on September 27, took on La Costa Canyon on the road on September 29 and then had a home round against Trabuco Hills on September 30. Next 7 days: Oct. 4 vs. Trabuco Hills at Dove Canyon, 3 p.m.; Oct.5 vs. Mission Viejo at MVCC, 3 p.m.; Oct. 6 vs. Capo Valley at Marbella, 3 p.m.; Oct. 7 vs. Aliso Niguel at El Niguel CC, 3 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS • The Lady Dolphins (3-1) lost 10-8 to Campbell Hall on September 29. In singles play J. Smith of Dana Hills defeated Santamaria 6-3, lost to Lee 6-0 and then defeated Amritraj 6-0.

Fourth in the Playoffs but First in Fun With the Dana Point Community Center 2010 co-ed adult softball season over and in the books, team Balls & Dolls celebrates the fun they had together on and off the field. Though they came in last place in their league they wholeheartedly believe they came in first when it comes to fun. Balls & Dolls team member say they are already excited for next season. They plan to return a little more experienced and with the best post-game festivities on tap and ready to go.

SOCCER

Galaxy vs. Chivas USA, Home Depot Center October 3, 5 p.m.

In doubles, the team of Spearman/Perez of Dana Hills lost to Katz/Thong 6-4, lost to Pereira/Sadeghi 6-2 and then defeated Calabro/Kuchler 6-0. On September 30 the team traveled to take on Tesoro. Next 7 days: Oct. 5 vs. Laguna Hills at LN Racquet Club, 3 p.m.; Oct. 6 vs. Corona del Mar at LN Racquet Club, 3 p.m.; Oct. 7 at Capo Valley, 3 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Lady Dolphins (9-5) picked up a few recent wins at the Beach City Invitational last weekend posting 2-0 victories against Christian Life Science Academy and West Ranch with a 20 loss to Ventura and a 2-1 loss to Temecula Valley. The girls then played back-to-back road matches against Fountain Valley on September 28 and Mater Dei on September 30. Next 7 days: Oct. 5 vs. San Clemente, 5 p.m.; Oct. 7 at Trabuco Hills, 6 p.m. BOYS WATER POLO • The Dolphins (2-0 South Coast League, 10-3) have continued its 2010 assault going 3-2 at the South Coast Tournament September 23-25. The team opened with a 12-5 loss to Laguna Beach, but then fired off a 10-8 win against University, an 11-6 win against Santa Barbara, an 11-9 win against Mission Viejo and closed with a 13-12 loss to La Canada. The boys then beat Laguna Hills 13-7 in a key league game on the road on September 28 as Angle Connor and Larson Pfeil each led with three goals each. From September 30 to October 2, the team embarked on a mission to destroy at the Villa Park Tournament with an opening match against JSerra at Aliso Niguel High School on September 30. Next 7 days: Oct. 5 at Laguna Beach, 5 p.m.

Fanning and Fan

Mick Fanning meets Cole Mezak. Photo by Jon Hechtkopf

The expression on Cole Mezak’s face says it all. He’s stoked! Cole had the opportunity to meet one of his surfing idols Australia’s Mick Fanning at the Rip Curl store in San Clemente during last month’s Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles. Fanning and other pro surfers were on hand to meet fans and sign autographs at a September 18 fundraiser barbecue held in honor of the South Orange County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Eight-year-old Cole Mezak is already a ripping surfer with dreams of someday going pro. He competes in NSSA and WSA contests. —AS www.danapointtimes.com

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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GromS of the MONTH Wyatt Brady, Dodge Weirath, Cody Brady and “honorary grom” Robert Brady You may remember reading about Wyatt Brady and Dodge Weirath in an article titled “Tarp Tubes” which appeared in the August 6-13 edition of the DP Times (Vol. 3, Issue 32). This foursome are the originators of what has become a bonafide craze—blue tarp surfing. Since posting their first YouTube video back in December demonstrating their invention—creating virtual barrels with huge blue tarps to “surf” through on skateboards—a wave (pun intended) of “tarp surfing” videos has begun to appear on the internet from new enthusiasts all over the world. Robert gets honorary grom status here for this fun new pastime that makes Photo by Andrea Swayne mature surfers feel like kids again and makes groms feel like pros. A lot has happened since we ran their story. The group has launched a website, www.bluetarpsurfing.com and Wyatt and Dodge appear in an Apple iTouch commercial now being televised worldwide. Log on to their website and click on the link titled, “Dodge, Wyatt and Cody seem to be popping up everywhere…check it out!” to watch it online. And, while you’re there, you may want to pick up a tarp or a skateboard of your own to get in on the action. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to read the original article and for a link to their website. —AS

A Velzy Good Time

Surf ForecasT

Dale Velzy Surf Classic comes to a close at Doheny

Water temp: 62-66˚F Water visibility and conditions: Local: 12-15’ Fair; Catalina: 15-25’+ Good Remarks: A fading mix of NW swell and small SW swell prevails Thursday and into the weekend. Surge is light and visibility is fair-fair+. Short range: NW swell fades on Thursday as a small SW swell continues to mix in. Better breaks are good for mainly waist-chest-shoulder high surf, with a few larger sets for standouts early. Conditions are clean early. Long range: A small mix of NW swell and old SW swell prevails on Friday, for generally 2-3’ surf across the region. Some new NW swell moves in for the weekend, with conditions looking favorable, stay tuned.

Photo by Jasmine Smith

By Denny Michael Special to Dana Point Times

t was a beautiful sunny day as the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association ran its 21st Annual Dale Velzy Classic at Doheny State Beach on September 25. The event boasted everything from classic longboarding, traditional paddle racing, stand-up paddle racing (SUP) and even a world class tandem surf contest. Surfers ranging in ages from eight to over 70 gave their all for the annual event. A great crowd of supporters lined the beach as each round of competitors began their respective heats. Some of most incredible surfing of the day came from the young men’s and

Velzy Results SUP MEN: 1. Tommy Lloy; 2. David Boehne; 3. Chris Hamm; 4. Jason Kenworthy; 5. Spencer Pack (age 12); 6. Mat Hughes. WOMEN: 1. Diane Wenzel; 2. Keli Stevens; 3. Rachel Calkins. LONGBOARD LEGENDS 60-69: 1. Joe Rigby; 2. Ron Greene; 3. Kerry Pedlow; 4. Mike Swenson; 5. Mike Patrick; 6. Charlie Zyvoloski. GRANDMASTERS 50-59: 1. Gary Sahagen; 2. Mark Calkins; 3. Bobby Knox; 4. Steve Tate; 5. Bob Brigden; 6. Ed McMillien. MENEHUNE BOYS 14-U: 1. Perry Rohr; 2. Dylan Cox; 3. Chad Biggs; 4. Mason Shaw; 5. David Levy; 6. Michael Tilly. MENEHUNE GIRLS 14-U: 1. Rachael Tilly; 2. Kaily Biggs; 3. Claire Hann; 4. Meg Hann; 5. Malia-Mae Smith; 6. Taryn Foote. JR. MEN 15-19: 1. Aaron Cervantes; 2. Andy Neiblas; 3. Noah Cardoza; 4. Pete Danskin; 5. Reese Bell; 6. Ben Cardoza. JR. WOMEN 1529: 1. Halley Rohr; 2. Makala Smith; 3. Rachel Page 26 • Dana Point Times • October 1–7, 2010

women’s age groups. They showed great style in the 1- to 3-foot surf, really lighting up the crowd of onlookers. Members of the Velzy family were in attendance and expressed their appreciation for this event, held each year in Dale’s honor. Polynesian dancers, a luau and a live band capped the fun-filled day. Proceeds from the event are used to support the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association and its many charities, including the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association, Ronald McDonald House and Surfing Heritage Foundation. For more information and tandem division results, visit the club’s website at www.dohosurf.org. DP Barry; 4. Maya Harrison; 5. Rachael Calkins; 6. Haylie Frasco. MEN 20-29: 1. Matt Suckel; 2. Josh Rapozo; 3. Kameron Brown; 4. George Trimm; 5. Pete Casica. SR. MEN 30-39: 1. Mark Stewart; 2. Jeremy Porfilio; 3. Jans Baltgalvis; 4. Wayne Lourin; 5. Scott Sapp; 6. Steve Horn. MASTERS 40-49: 1. Rubio Smith; 2. John Coshland; 3. Gabe Fambres; 4. James Moore; 5. Rick Stetson; 6. Matt Bettis. WOMEN 30+: 1. Katie Calkins; 2. Jill Lemieux; 3. Connie Hurst; 4. Sabrina Pearcy; 5. Kerry Bettis; 6. Doreen Daligcon. EXTREME LEGENDS: 1. Russ Elwell; 2. George Carr; 3. Gary Stellern. PADDLE RACE MENEHUNE: 1. Rachael Tilly; 2. Rio Donaldson; 3. Michael Tilly. JUNIORS: 1. Andy Neiblas; 2. Chris Thompson; 3. Dylan Cox. MEN: 1. Jiro Ikeda; 2. Noah Cardoza; 3. Kameron Brown. MASTERS: 1. Rubio Smith; 2. Kerry Pedlow; 3. Mark Calkins.

Online video show This week on BoardShorts, check out highlights from the 21st Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau at Doheny State Beach.

3rd Annual California Surf Festival

he California Surf Festival is preparing for the biggest year ever in its fundraising efforts for the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, one of the oldest surf museums in the United States. The five days of the Festival—October 6 through 10—include music, surf films from around the world, art, photography, special events and VIP receptions. Special events include: Girls Night Out with a San Diego County premiere of the Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story; Big Shorts From Little Groms—a grom filmmakers’ film contest; the California Surf Museum’s 2010 Silver Surfer Award presented to surfing legend Linda Benson; Big Wave Night featuring footage of the biggest paddle-in surfing from last winter, a performance by Donavon Frankenreiter and a world festival premiere of the first-ever feature film on stand-up paddling. The California Surf Museum is located at 312 Pier View Way in Oceanside but many events are set to take place at various other Oceanside venues. For more information, a complete festival line up and tickets, log on to www.californiasurffestival.org. DP

SURF RESULTS AND BOARD SHORTS Western Surfing Association (WSA) Gatorade Championship Tour September 25-26, 2010, Carlsbad, Ponto Beach Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/ GIRLS SB U9: 1. Cooper Sutton, SC; 6. Nicholas Coli, SC. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS LB U9: 3. Eland Hansler, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 4. Trevor Sutton, SC; 6. Ethan Mudge, CB. BOYS U12: 4. Cole Houshmand, SC; 6. Rio Donaldson, CB. BOYS U14: 3. Davis Freud, DP; 6. Drew Hemnes, SC. BOYS U16: 1. Noe McGonagle, Pavones, CR; 3. Kevin Schulz, SC. BOYS U18: 1. Breyden Taylor, SJC; 2. Noe McGonagle, Pavones, CR; 4. Wyatt Brady, SC. GIRLS U12: 1. Leilani McGonagle, Pavones, CR. GIRLS U14: 5. Leilani McGonagle, Pavones, CR; 6. Tia Blanco, SC. GIRLS U16: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 3. Malia Ward, SC. GIRLS U18: 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Jacob Atwood, CB; 2. Mason Shaw, CB; 6. Ethan Mudge, CB. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 2. Casey Powell, SC; 4. Dylan Cox, CB; 6. Mason Shaw, CB. GIRLS LONGBOARD U14: 2. Tia Blanco, SC; 3. Rachael Tilly, CB; 6. Ellie Bosse, SC. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1. Karina Rozunko, SC; 2. Rachael Tilly, CB; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 4. Emmy Lombard, SC; 5. Kandi Patterson, CB. MEN 18–29: 5. Ricky Lovato, SC. MASTERS 30–39: 4. Yufu Penrose, SC. LEGENDS 50+: 5. Kyle Twitchell, SC. OPEN MEN: 4. Ian Simmons, SC. OPEN MEN LONGBOARD: 2. Rick Ekstein, DP. WOMEN’S LONGBOARD 18+: 1. Chenell Shields, DP. NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 2 September 25-26, Oceanside, South Jetty Local finishers only. MEN: 1. Trevor Thornton, SC; 2. Jake Davis, CB; 3. Jonah Carter, SC. JUNIORS: 2. Jake Davis, CB; 3. Griffin Colapinto, SC. BOYS: 2. Griffin Colapinto, SC; 3. Kei Kobayashi, SC. MINI GROMS: 4. Ashton Wright, SC. GIRLS: 1. Kulia Doherty, SC; 4. Kloee Openshaw, SC.

UPCOMING EVENTS October 2-3: Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach October 3: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 3, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street October 9: Surfing America Prime Event No. 2, San Onofre State Beach, Church Beach October 16-17: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 3, Camp Pendleton, Jetty www.danapointtimes.com