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Changing Course CEO of Regional Occupational Program is retiring 40-year career E Y E Oafter N D P/ PAG E 6 E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

Dr. Rick Bogart, in front of a ﬁre engine donated for students, is retiring after a dozen years as chief executive ofﬁcer of the Regional Occupational Program. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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City and Business Calendar Friday, October 15 Foreign Film Friday 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Free screening of the foreign film, Only When I Dance (UK) at Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, 949.496.5517, www.ocgov.com

Saturday, October 16 Community House Annual Barbecue 4 p.m.-7 p.m. This annual barbecue supporting the Dana Point Community House will feature hamburgers, hotdogs and all the fixings, live music by Ugly Paint, a haunted house, cake walk and other surprises. Cost is $20 for adults, children under 12 free. The community house is located at 24642

Job Hunting Workshop 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free job-hunting workshop at Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, 949.496.5517, www.ocgov.com

San Juan Street. For more information call 949.496.4539 or send an email to sgasbas@aim.com

Monday, October 18

Thursday, October 21

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3563, www.danapoint.org

After School Club 4 p.m. School-age after school club for kids ages 5 and up at the Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, 949.496.5517, www.ocgov.com

Tuesday, October 19

Youth Board Meeting 4 p.m. Dana Point Youth Board meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org

Story Time 10:30 a.m. Free story time for kids at the Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, 949.496.5517, www.ocgov.com

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…City Campaign Spending Reports?

THE LATEST: The first Pre-election Campaign Statements for the period July1 through September 30—California 460 forms—were due on October 5, 2010. Of the five candidates for Dana Point City Council, four have submitted their forms which detail both public and private contributions made to each candidate’s campaign. Only Dana Kislig did not submit a 460. He instead elected to turn in a Form 470 with his initial nomination papers which states that he will not raise or spend more than $1,000 during his campaign and exempts him from filing the financial disclosure forms. Lisa Bartlett reported total contributions, including monetary and nonmonetary contributions and loans of $7,172—$5,000 came from a loan from Bishop to her own campaign and the largest outside contribution came from Herbert Sato in the amount of $500. Her total expenditures are listed at $11,396.48. Steven Weinberg reported contributions, including monetary and nonmonetary contributions and loans of $9,113 and total expenditures: $9,415. A few of his largest donors include Cox Communications with a contribution of $640 and Sanford Edward, W. Kevin Darnall and Jessica Edward who each gave $640. Joel Bishop turned in total contributions, including monetary and nonmonetary contributions and loans in the amount of $10,945—self-funded by loans Bishop made to his own campaign—and total expenditures of $9,817.58. William “Bill” Brough’s report shows total contributions, including monetary and nonmonetary contributions and loans of $9,427 and $4,623.74 worth of total expenditures. Larger donors to Brough’s campaign include $500 donations received from Bail.com, Inc. and Diane Harkey. Consultant William Wykpisz gave $640 and a non-monetary donation of $625 each was received from Brio Tuscany Grille co-owners Enzo and Jill Scognamiglio. WHAT’S NEXT: Second Pre-election Campaign Statements (460) are due on October 21, covering the period October 1 through October 16. Candidates are also required to submit Late Reports—form 496 or 497—for the period of www.danapointtimes.com

October 17 through November 1, which are due within 24 hours of the election. FIND OUT MORE: To see copies of the candidate’s 460 forms, log on to www.danapoint. org and search keyword “elections.” —Andrea Swayne

…Smart Electric Meters Coming?

THE LATEST: Duane Cave, Public Affairs Manager for the Gas Company representing San Diego Gas and Electric announced the upcoming arrival of Smart Meters in the City of Dana Point at the September 27 City Council meeting. According to Cave, the meters will begin being installed in the South Orange County service area—including Dana Point—beginning in January 2011 through April 2011. SDG&E has installed more then 1.3 million electric and gas Smart Meters—5,000 to 7,000 per day—in San Diego County. The South OC installation will include only electric meter installations to the approximately 120,000 electric customers within the service area. The Smart Meter program is designed to enhance reliability said Cave. “Right now SDG&E has no idea when your electric service is off. The way we know is when you make a phone call to tell us…with a Smart Meter we will know instantly if your electricity is off…we can send our resources out immediately to correct the problem,” said Cave. Smart Meters will also help customers save money by allowing customers to monitor usage on an hourly/daily basis to better utilize your electric service, increase privacy by not needing to send meter readers to your residence and enhance SDG&E’s customer service by allowing them to access your meter instantly and remotely in order to provide faster resolution to problems. WHAT’S NEXT: SDG&E will begin sending letters to residents announcing installation. Then three days before your installation, outbound dialing will phone homes to let residents know that a technician is on the way. Installation contractors—with SDG&E badges—will knock on your door, make sure you unplug everything that needs to be unplugged and then replace the meter. Installation should only result in about a

20-second outage. Installers will leave a doorhanger if they find nobody at home and continue on their way. If you have a neighborhood group, club or service organization that would like to schedule an informational meeting with SDG&E, contact Cave at 949.448.8509 or dcave@ semprautilities.com. Stakeholder Education Manager Risa Barton may also be contacted at 858.541.5508 or rbaron@semprautilities.com. FIND OUT MORE: For more information about Smart Meters, log on to www.sdge. com/smartmeter. To see the PowerPoint presentation Cave made to City Council, log on to www.danapoint.org. —AS

…Unit 3 Shutdown at SONGS?

THE LATEST: The Unit 3 reactor at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) has been shutdown by Southern California Edison as of 1:26 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10, according to spokesman Gil Alexander. Two off Unit 3’s steam generators are in the process of being replaced as part of an overhaul that includes both maintenance and refueling of the generators. WHAT’S NEXT: Similar to the Unit 2 shutdown and generator replacement that began late last year, Southern California Edison expects the Unit 3 reactor out of commission for the next three to four months, according to Alexander. FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for more updates. —David Zimmerle

…CUSD Campaign Spending?

THE LATEST: The first round of campaignfinance reports for the Capistrano Unified School District race show that the challenging slate of candidates is far and away leading in the fundraising efforts. The political committee formed to support the challenger slate, Capistrano Unified Children First, reports raising $51,590 through September 30, spending $45,924. The group

issued a news release saying it had raised $93,000. Either number dwarfs the amount raised by the committee supporting the incumbent trustees, The Committee to Reform Capistrano Unified School District. That committee, supporting incumbents Ellen Addonizio, Anna Bryson and Larry Christensen in their re-election bids and Trustee Ken Lopez Maddox in his effort to stave off a recall, reports $24,891 so far, and spending $10,752—primarily on candidate’s filing fees with the county. San Clemente resident John Alpay reports $27,772 in fund-raising in his effort to replace Trustee Mike Winsten on the board. He did not take money from the union but loaned his campaign $9,000. He also shows $15,000 in professional donations. Winsten, facing a recall, reports $4,127 in fund raising. WHAT’S NEXT: The next financial reports are due October 21. FIND OUT MORE: See all of the reports at the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www. danapointtimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

…A New Theater at Dana Hills High?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District trustees on Tuesday put off a decision on a new performing arts center at Dana Hills High School after raising concern about whether the project’s potential impacts have been properly studied, and how the district would pay for the $12 million project. City of Dana Point Director of Community Development Kyle Butterwick also addressed trustees, asking the city be more involved in planning the facility, which some neighbors think is too big for the campus and will generate too much traffic. WHAT’S NEXT: The item will return to the board at the next regular meeting, on November 9. The board has a special meeting on October 26. FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at www. danapointtimes.com or see a parent’s video of Butterwick’s remarks at http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=U7r6WzEbPR8. —Jonathan Volzke October 15–21, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 3

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Changing Course CEO of Regional Occupational Program is retiring after 40-year career By Kirsten Amavisca Sacher and Jonathan Volzke Dana Point Times

igh school students poured from the classroom as the fire truck rolled onto the campus Monday evening. But it wasn’t an emergency: It was a class, one of the 100 or so career-oriented courses offered by the Capistrano-Laguna Regional Occupational Program. The California State Legislature created the ROP in 1967, and Capistrano and Laguna Beach leaders got together to launch theirs three years later. Today some 4,000 students take ROP classes, at San Clemente High School, another campus in the district or in the main ROP classrooms in San Juan Capistrano. Twelve years ago, when Dr. Rick Bogart took the helm of the program—a joint-powers authority governed by two members from the Capistrano Unified School District and two from the Laguna Beach district—60 percent of the ROP students were in high school and 40 percent were adults. Now, he is retiring from the Chief Executive Officer position with the program made up of 90 percent high school students and 10 percent adults. “I personally felt ROP was funded to serve high school students in career-technical education,” Bogart said Tuesday. “Too many dollars were being spent on adults. Community colleges are supposed to be doing that, along with adult education.” The ROP pays for a full-time career guidance specialist on each of the district’s high school campuses, who can help students pick among the career-oriented programs that range from floral design to computer technology to public services. The program is funded separately from the school district, receiving $3,500 directly from the state for roughly 500 hours taught. The Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP has a $3 million annual budget. Most classes are 100 hours and include an internship, but the key, Bogart said, is that all are taught by professionals in their field. So when that fire truck pulled up to the San Juan Capistrano ROP campus on Monday, it was manned by Orange County Fire Authority firefighters, part of the emergency medical technician course. After a couple of hours learning EMT skills from OCFA Captain and Arson Investigator Brett Russell, the engine showed up to give the students a real life scenario and a chance to look at all the equipment up close. “We also get to do ride-alongs in the ambulance and receive on-the-job training later in the semester,” said Jake Donoff, a senior at Aliso Niguel High School. Jake said he was excited to complete this EMT course to be that much closer to his dream of firefighting. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it,” said Jessica Rubenstein, from Aliso Niguel. She is on her third ROP class, getting classes and certificates under her belt before heading off to a four-year university next year. That’s another shift, Bogart said. While some perceive that ROP is an alternative to a college education, Bogart said more students and parents are finding that it just adds to the foundation of a student’s education. “Every scholar needs a skill,” Bogart said, relying on a quote used often in career-technical education. “Parents want their sons and daughters to end up in a profession that is engaging and gratifying where they can be self sufficient.” A Dana Hills High student who took pre-veterinarian courses through ROP before moving on to UC Davis was paired with a vet who on weekends worked with exotic cats, so the student was exposed to working with tigers and mountain lions. The student told Bogart the ROP experience made him feel ahead when he started at Davis. The need for advanced education—which Bogart said should be stressed over college alone—is also evident in a front-office medical assistant class at the main ROP campus. A chart on the wall shows what local professionals in the field earn—emphasizing those with four-year degrees command a much higher salary. Bogart said the firefighting training courses are among ROP’s most popular offerings. Page 4 • Dana Point Times • October 15–21, 2010

Above: OCFA paramedic Brian Abney with new ROP CEO Kim Thomason and ROP student Jay Jefferies during an EMT course. Photo by Kirsten Amavisca Sacher Left: Retiring Capistrano-Laguna ROP CEO Dr. Rick Bogart in the dental-technician lab with “Dexter.” Photo by Heidi Mefferd

“It’s somewhat reflected by what’s on television,” he said. “But we had a course in CSI before there was a television show called CSI.” Also gaining in popularity is digital media—graphic arts, computer animation and related skills. Bogart spoke as he gave a tour of the Capistrano ROP offices, where the three main structures were built by ROP construction students 20 years ago. The eclectic tree palate is intentional too: A landscaping teacher wanted different examples of palms and other species, so “there’s one of everything,” Bogart said. Ironically, landscaping is one of the ROP programs no longer as popular with high school students. ROP prides itself on real-world experiences, so a peek into the dental technician lab reveals an x-ray machine and a “Dexter” mannequin head that carries a price tag of $4,000 and real human teeth in its mouth. A computer lab there produced a student who founded his own server company before he graduated high school. The student sold the company and now works as a consultant for the firm that bought it. And in a garage in the back of the Capistrano campus, a former OCFA fire engine is parked. It is used once a week for the evening firefighting course offered at Aliso Niguel High School, driven there weekly by an OCFA instructor. In ROP, students take classes on

whatever campus a course is offered. The instructors in the various courses are responsible for setting up the internships, and every course is peer-reviewed each year to ensure current techniques and necessary skills are part of the curriculum. Eileen Picker has been in the flower business for years, yet takes time out of her schedule to teach the Floral Design course, giving students up-to-date and competitive instruction. Elisabeth Cofield attends Saddleback College while taking a floral design ROP class. She is emphatic that taking this class has made her much more comfortable and confident at her new internship in a flower shop. ROP classes can count for elective credits in high school, and some ROP classes can even count for biology or science requirements. Kim Thomason was a student at Capistrano Valley High School when she took ROP courses, considering a teaching career. Now, after six years teaching and 15 years as the ROP Director of Instructional Services, she has been tapped to replace Bogart as CEO. He is retiring after 40 years in education, including 12 years at the Coastline ROP in Costa Mesa before joining Capistrano-Laguna Beach. She said Bogart has been a strong mentor. “He’s all about the people and wants what’s best for the students,” Thomason said. “Through his leadership, countless students are prepared for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.” “I am very proud of this organization,” Thomason said. “I will keep providing high quality career technical programs to students.” For his part, Bogart said while he carried the CEO title, all of the positions at ROP, in education, really, are supportstaff roles, supporting the students. He also credited the principals on each of the high-school campuses and trustees in both districts for making the Capistrano-Laguna ROP successful. Even in retirement, Bogart isn’t giving up teaching. He has some 30,000 hours of drivers’ education beneath his belt, sitting along side 15 year olds in their first experiences behind the wheel. He isn’t happy with the current state of drivers’ education and hopes to get more involved to steer it in a different direction. That seems to fit nicely with his career at ROP, where the motto is “Charting a Course of the Future.” “For 40 years, we’ve been charting a course for students’ futures,” Bogart said. For more information, see www.capolagrop.org. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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City Council Candidates on the Issues Dana Point Times

n this installment of our ongoing election coverage, we asked the five candidates for Dana Point City Council about their ideas and intentions for supporting the business community—present and future—within the city. This week’s question is actually a three-part query into what each candidate has in mind for the business community in general, luring future business to the city and supporting existing businesses. It is our hope that their answers will provide you with solid information about each potential councilmember—information that will help you to make informed decisions on Election Day. —Andrea Swayne

Q: If elected, how will you go about fostering a better business community in Dana Point? What types of incentives will you give businesses that might be looking to locate or relocate here, in order to promote better economic development? And, what will you do in support of existing businesses in town? 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 Jump starting and promoting the growth of the local economy are pillars of my agenda. Local businesses are created by free thinking entrepreneurs willing to risk their capital and/or reputation on an idea, good or service. Too often, government stands in the way and stifles the entrepreneurial spirit with over regulation, taxes and bureaucratic red tape. If given the opportunity to serve the people of this great city, I will advocate for Permit Holidays and work to streamline the permit and planning process to attract new businesses and enhance our community. It is too expensive to do business in Dana Point and city hall is not providing any incentive to individuals to take a chance in our city. In fact, there is discussion at city hall, during this economic downturn, to raise building fees; this is unfathomable and should not be tolerated or endorsed. I will be unwavering in my opposition to tax increases on residents, businesses and visitors. I will fight to reduce permit fees and advocate for Permit Holidays that will enhance our community, lure new businesses and start the local economy moving. Permit Holidays will get the wheels of our economy moving as local property owners invest in their buildings and our community without paying city fees. We should welcome businesses that wish to settle in our community rather than greet them with excessive fees when they attempt to open their doors or punish them for having Page 6 • Dana Point Times • October 15–21, 2010

the audacity to fix up an old building. City hall should, to the extent possible, seek to be a partner to our local businesses applauding and encouraging their successes, not a competitor trying to grow the revenue side of its own balance sheet. Permit Holidays will help local business expand or remodel. I will advocate that the city first look to local businesses to provide goods and services for the various events that it hosts or the services it needs to keep the city running rather than contract with out of town companies. We should make a concerted effort to keep our tax dollars here locally and do all we can to support our local businesses. Also, I actively will seek input from our local businesses in matters that may impact them, as well as request that vigorous cost benefit analyses be conducted on these matters accounting for indirect as well as direct costs. Additionally, I will oppose any increase in taxes or fees on our businesses or their customers; you will not catch me throwing up road blocks and creating more barriers for our local businesses to overcome - such as when the council raised the TOT tax on Dana Point’s hotels. 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 best thing that the City can do to enhance the business community is to get cracking on the Town Center Revitalization. We have been slowed down by a sluggish economy, but we need to start moving now. By redirecting the traffic flows to two-way, widening the sidewalks on Del Prado to allow for pedestrian friendly access, sidewalk dining and music, the City will tee up an improved business environment and those vacant lots will become new business opportunities. The Town Center plan has been vetted by local citizen committees, supported by local businesses, the Coastal Commission unanimously voted to support it, and the City Council affirmed the plan. This plan will ignite local business in the Town Center which will spread via the Chamber of Commerce throughout the City. We’ve waited long enough. The time to begin is now. Dana Point is already a very easy place to do business. We do not require business licenses, and the staff at City Hall is very responsive. We have not raised permit fees since 1998 and actually we have lowered some fees by as much as 66%. Because I have such faith in Dana Point and in her future I recently bought a restaurant in town. Working with the City was pleasant. Queues at City Hall are nonexistent and complimentary coffee is available. In business, time is money. I have worked hard with the staff to streamline plan checks and paper processing. I have come to City Hall undercover to see what is really going on at the service counter, and I was impressed. As Dana Point continues to provide world-class service to our business

community new businesses will continue to come, invest and serve our city. The best thing that the City can do to help local business is to get out of the way. Our local business people are self-motivated and entrepreneurial. I find that business people do best when they are unencumbered by too much help. There are two things where the City can be of benefit. We need to provide as much help to the County as possible to get going on the Harbor’s land-side improvements. This project will set the stage for the next 20 years of Dana Point’s life. It will increase business opportunities and tourism. The second thing that Cities are charged with is land use planning. The City has committed to the development of the Doheny Village master plan. This plan will help define what kinds of businesses we want to have in Doheny Village and provide a framework to get us there. Cleaning up Doheny Village is an important component to Dana Point’s future. 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 We need to get government out of the way and take local control. We need to be friends of the business community and we can do this best by establishing reasonable, fair and predictable regulation, and then leave them alone. One of the most difficult environments for business is uncertainty. Let’s make easy to follow guidelines for businesses here that make common sense. We are seeing the disastrous consequences of the Federal Government getting involved in business and the uncertainty that has come with that, causing unemployment to remain extremely high. Currently, it is very difficult to be in business and Dana Point is no exception. I want to minimize as much as possible the entanglement of the government. I can’t change Sacramento or Washington but I will show restraint and let businesses decide what is best for them instead of Santa Ana or City Hall. There are numerous incentives we should implement. Specifically, for all businesses that want to locate or relocate here in our community, I want to put a moratorium on all permit fees. Other cities have done this and it works. Why should a business have to pay local government to establish a business or to relocate because they have outgrown their current location when the city is going to receive the benefits from the business’ increase in revenue? The small loss of revenue to the city by doing this can easily be made up by getting rid of government waste and through the increase in sales taxes from the businesses’ improvement. The positive side effects are an improvement in aesthetics for our community and the businesses having more sales and employment.

Again, the first thing I will do is get rid of the red tape that hamstrings our businesses. We need to let businesses decide for themselves what is best, not government dictating their concepts on the private sector. Therefore, I would also include existing businesses in the moratorium mentioned above. Why should any business have to pay fees to update their business when it collectively benefits all? This is just government trying to take what isn’t theirs and redistributing the wealth. I want to repeal the large increase in taxes on our hotels. Currently, they have to charge a 10% occupancy tax and a $3 per room tax. This is just inherently wrong. Supposedly, the latter is to support Dana Point as a resort destination through a quasi-partnership with City Council. These hotels are in the business of making themselves desirable and we do not want government selecting friends or foes in the community. This will only bring the unintended consequences of government “knowing best.” Lastly, I want to have a Duty-Free Holiday for all of our businesses on our city’s birthday. This means the local businesses will be able to sell their products tax free. Their sales will dramatically increase which means more revenue for the owners and employees in our community. 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 Dana Point is and will continue to be a business friendly City. While respecting property rights and free enterprise, we have made great strides in the last four years in assisting our business community and prospective businesses that want to come to town. Two things businesses want and require to invest their money in our community is a stable and highly functional government, which we have, and well-defined development plan. A piecemeal plan of doing a little here and a little there with a few random programs thrown in has not and will not work. Business owners want something that is dependable and long-term. We as a City are actively creating an environment that is conducive to locating a business in Dana Point. During my tenure on the City Council and Planning Commission, we developed a Town Center Plan, and are now working on a Doheny Village Master Plan. In addition, we have approved a Harbor Development Plan. Now developers know what the concept, vision, and standards are for these areas, and can determine what is financially viable to create a project that will get approved. We also have a City staff that goes out (Cont. on page 8) www.danapointtimes.com

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City Council Candidates on the Issues (Cont.) (Cont. from page 6) of their way to welcome and guide new businesses on how to expedite their permits and inspections so they can open as quickly as possible. We have not raised our fees since 1998, and have some of the lowest in the area. In addition, we lowered the fees for solar panel installation in June 2010 and encourage utilizing “green” construction practices. Another important aspect of supporting our local economy is private/public partnerships. The most recent example is the private/public partnership with our four major hotels though the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). This program allows the hotels in conjunction with the City to market Dana Point collectively. We also support the efforts of our outstanding Chamber of Commerce. The City is very much involved in attracting visitors to our town. We have many events that attract consumers from outside the area such as the Dana Point Grand Prix, the Concours d’Elegance, Turkey Trot, and the Festival of Whales. We are currently working with our two neighboring cities on a Tri-City Trolley that will connect train passengers to our shops and hotels in Dana Point. As a City Councilman, I will continue to work toward having a vibrant business climate here in Dana Point. There is no better way to make sure that our local businesses are healthy than to eat in our local restaurants, buy your gas and groceries here, and buy from the merchants in town, but we must make sure we have a cohesive plan and a stable, functional government so businesses can plan for a long and prosperous future in our city.

LISA BARTLETT Age: 50 Years Living in Dana Point: 21 years Years in Public Ofﬁce: 4 Occupation: Partner in local real estate and investment firm Education: Master’s in Business Administration; Bachelor’s in Finance Website: www.Lisa4DP.com The business community is an important component to Dana Point and our TBID (Tourism Business Improvement District) which was requested by the hoteliers to market Dana Point as a resort destination and voluntary business license program, along with our low TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) of 10% and low permit fees (not increased since 1998) are having a positive impact on existing businesses and encouraging new businesses and development opportunities to come to our city. Maintaining a low cost of doing business in Dana Point allows businesses to focus on marketing and increasing sales. The City of Dana Point through its Economic Development Manager and city staff provide a high level of customer service during any development process and they work collaboratively with the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce to foster a strong and vibrant business environment with a commitment to involvement and a sense of belonging. I will continue to promote concepts and ideas that make economic sense and benefit the businesses and residents, in our community. I will continue to advocate keeping costs and fees low

to promote a healthy and expanding commerce climate for new businesses. In addition, the City of Dana Point has addressed economic issues such as development impact fees, on a case by case basis. Our city staff is comprised of professionals that work cooperatively and effectively with new business prospects and we welcome the opportunity to expand business development in all areas of the city to better serve our residents and to provide businesses the path to growth and long term success. The City of Dana Point is fortunate in that we have a unique coastal community that is attractive to many businesses looking to locate or relocate to a city that offers a stable demographic base, community involvement and programs/incentives that encourage and foster growth and expansion opportunities. The City of Dana Point has many businesses that have been here for many years, achieved financial success and become part of the fabric of the community. We accomplish this commitment to longevity by making it easy to do business on a cost effective basis with our low tax and fee rates, opportunities to participate and sponsor activities, events and programs in the city, and approval and future implementation of long term plans/projects such as the Town Center Plan, Harbor Revitalization Plan and Tri City Trolley. Dana Point is an international resort destination and markets itself to attract visitors from around the world while at the same time encourages its residents to “shop local” whenever possible and we continue to bring in businesses that allow that to happen. Dana Point forges a strong partnership with its business community and the result is evident with the longevity of existing businesses, many of which are family owned, and we are proud of that achievement. DP

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

Distrito La Novia and San Juan Meadows Updates The San Juan Capistrano City Council is close to approving a development of homes, commercial space and horse stables on two freeway-facing hillsides. During a special meeting earlier this month, the council and developer, Advanced Real Estate of Lake Forest, agreed to the size and scope of the project, but council members held off on giving the projects—Distrito La Novia and San Juan Meadows—official approval because the development agreement was not finished. The number of horses, a key sore point for residents opposed to the project, was reduced from 750 to 500, and the amount of commercial space reduced by half, to 14,000 square feet. The council gave the developer the option of eliminating it all together and adding that square footage to retail. The project also has 94 single-family homes, as well as apartments and condos. The council is expected to give final approval on November 2. —Jonathan Volzke

Mayor Uso Targeted in Election Season’s First Hit Piece San Juan Capistrano Mayor Lon Uso suspects the county firefighters union is behind a hit piece that resurrects his 10year-old misdemeanor DUI case. Uso pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor in 2000, but found information about the case—undated—splashed across a glossy mailer that landed in mailboxes of permanent absentee voters today. The mailer, paid for by “Taxpayers for Safer Neighborhoods,” also alleges Uso billed the city for a couple of drinks while on a city business trip. Campaign finance records show a recent donation to that PAC from the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association. Uso angered that group when he questioned firefighter pensions and refused to support a move to do away with unpaid Page 8 • Dana Point Times • October 15–21, 2010

firefighters. Uso, first elected in 2006, is seeking re-election, along with Mark Nielsen. One seat is open; seven others are also running. For more, including the piece and campaign-finance reports, see the Capistrano Insider Blog at www.thecapistranodispatch. com. —JV SAN CLEMENTE

Ofﬁcials Rethinking Solar Panel Projects Several residents voiced their dissatisfaction at the last City Council meeting regarding the design and installation of solar panels that will both heat and power the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Though the city could save $325,000 a year by going solar at the park, some residents who live in the 160 houses closest to the solar panels believe the aesthetics of the project are not in line with what they want to see when they look out the windows of their homes. The City Council voted unanimously to review other options at its November 4 meeting—the regular Tuesday meeting was moved to Thursday because of Election Day. “We did have a meeting [October 12] with the design team for both the solar thermal and solar voltaic parts of the project, and are looking at three different alternatives to relocate solar panels off the slope between the park and neighborhood,” city project manager Tim Shaw said. “In a few days and we will present to the plan to staff and then it will go to city council. We’ll probably be touching base with those in the neighborhood affected by the project because we’re interested in what they’re thinking, and want their input throughout process as we think of other alternative options.” The city can look to put the panels in areas that are not visual to residents or at least try to minimize its impact, Shaw said. “Using landscaping is a good way to screen the panels but you can’t get too close with it because it impacts its effectiveness,” Shaw said. The San Clemente Villas by the Sea, a retirement community at 660 Camino De Los Mares that offers assisted living,

recently completed its large solar panel installation project visible while driving on Interstate-5. Though a private development, the city could not verify whether or not it has received complaints from residents regarding the aesthetics of this particular installation. —David Zimmerle

New Music Series at Casa Romantica The fall/winter Casa Romantica “Music for All Audiences” series begins October 14, at 7 p.m., with a tribute to pioneer composer, Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Performing in costume, pianist Frank French of San Francisco explores the life and music of the composer who bridged classical and jazz music in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Gottschalk was successful in building bridges between romantic and folk music in his numerous compositions for piano. In his music we hear echoes of the American songs of Stephen Foster, The Habanera of Cuba, the Danza of Puerto Rico and a general panoramic sense of the larger-than-life possibilities of the new musical frontier. French, who has made this music known to audiences throughout the world as pianist and composer, successfully connects the dots between Gottschalk’s music and that of composers of the United States, Cuba and Brazil including his own compositions following in the Legacy of Gottschalk. General admission is $15, the cost for members is $12 and students and children are $7. More information is available at 949.498.2139.

Call + Response Showing at Casino San Clemente Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, will show a “rockumentary” film called Call + Response, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. The documentary film exposes modern day slavery and human trafficking, and the film’s director, Justin Dillon, will be there to answer questions. More information is available by emailing abolitionistevent@gmail.com.

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info The Dana Point Boaters Association (DPBA) will hold its members only general meeting on Tuesday, October 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the OC Sailing & Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place at the Dana Point Harbor. The meeting will take place in the Boat House Meeting Room. New members are welcome; however, this is not an open public meeting. Items on the agenda include a discussion with guest Sgt. John Whitman of the OC Harbor Patrol on the role of the Harbor Patrol in Dana Point Harbor. Sgt. Whitman will be first on the agenda and he will field questions following his presentation. See www.danapointboaters.org. The Board will discuss the financial status of the DPBA, upcoming election information, and share the current objectives and activities that they have been engaging in over the past months. The floor will then be open to questions, as the Board is eager to hear from Association members.

On October 19 and 20, Diane Musselmann, a volunteer board member of the Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation, will be passing through Dana Point on her 90-mile, six-day walk along the coast to raise funds and awareness for the first national memorial dedicated to the disabled veterans from all wars—The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial—which will be built in Washington, D.C. “Walking for Those Who Can’t,” is the theme of Musselmann’s walk, which kicks-off on October 18, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Long Beach and ends on October 23 at the V. A. Medical Center in San Diego. Musselmann will be pushing her late husband’s wheelchair—Ken was a Vietnam veteran and double amputee—the entire way and will be joined by veterans and active members of the Armed Forces during her journey. The route will take her through Long Beach, Newport Beach, Dana Point, Camp Pendleton, Carlsbad, Del Mar and San Diego. She plans on stopping along the way to speak with spectators about the memorial. The group’s exact arrival time in Dana Point on October 19 remains to be seen, but there will be a scheduled opportunity to show your support on the morning of October 20, when the walkers depart from Dana Point at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Del Prado and Golden Lantern on their way to Camp Pendleton. On October 21, supporters may gather at the Las Pulgas gate (Old Pacific Highway and Las Pulgas Road) at 7 a.m. and at 8 a.m. walkers will begin their walk through the base escorted by Marines. Musselmann will blog about her experiences during the walk at http://walkingforthosewhocant. blogspot.com/. To make a donation to the Memorial, visit Musselmann’s Memorial Ambassador page at www.avdlm.org/faf/dav/walk. For more information about the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, please visit www.avdlm.org.

The Capistrano Beach Care Center will host an informative dementia care presentation titled, “A Different Approach to Dementia: Changing how we think about a person with dementia,” on November 18 at 5 p.m. Guest speaker, Jane Mahakian, PhD., professional Geriatric Care Manager and owner of Aging Matters, Inc., will present the talk. Refreshments will be served. Capistrano Beach Care Center is a 93-bed skilled nursing facility, caring for both long-term custodial and short-term rehab patients. Their beautiful campus is located a quarter of a mile from the coast at 35410 Del Rey in Capistrano Beach. Please RSVP to Bobbi at 949.933.1503.

DP Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By M a 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.

Monday, October 11 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Hwy., 32900 Block (8:33 a.m.) A patrol check was requested for a blue taxi www.danapointtimes.com

The final deadline for the Ocean Institute’s Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle is Wednesday, October 20. According to Greg Goggin, the originator of the raffle, 14,000 tickets totaling $2.1 million have been sold so far. “Home raffle ticket sales are tracking almost identical to last year as buyers recognize this is a chance for them to win either $1 million or a home in Laguna Beach when their ticket is chosen,” said Goggin in an Ocean Institute press release. Ocean Institute campus. Photo by Andrea Swayne Tickets are $150 each and 20,000 tickets maximum will be sold. The raffle also awards over 400 cash and merchandise prizes. Bonus drawings for multiple ticket purchasers are also awarded. The Grand Prize drawing will be held at noon on Saturday, November 6 at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please call 949.542.3600 or log on to www.oceaninstitute.org. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Ocean Institute and the approximately 110,000 school kids the Institute serves yearly. The 2010 Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle is registered with the California Attorney General’s Office.

with a male subject inside. The caller had been getting complaints from parents of children attending a nearby school that the subject was seen urinating in the parking lot last week.

Saturday, October 9 PROWLER Jeremiah Drive, 24700 Block (2:49 a.m.) A woman saw a male subject outside of her residence in the backyard. It seemed the subject was attempting to remove the screen on her bedroom window. The prowler was described as a possible transient who was wearing either tan or brown clothing. WELFARE CHECK Freeway 1/Pacific Coast Highway (12:54 a.m.) A red Mercedes was seen on the side of the road. A male subject was lying halfway in and halfway out of the vehicle on the street and in traffic lanes.

Friday, October 8 VANDALISM REPORT Del Obispo Street/Stonehill Drive (5:34 p.m.) A woman called to report that she believed her husband had poured oil into the gas tank of her car while she

The Capistrano Valley Republican Women, Federated, will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Breakfast on Wednesday, October 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Marbella Country Club, 30800 Golf Club Drive in San Juan Capistrano. Candidates for Congress, Senate, State Assembly, South OC Community College Trustee and the City Councils of Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel have been invited to attend. So far, 14 speakers have confirmed, including Dana Point City Council candidate Bill Brough, State Assembly 73rd District candidate Diane Harkey and Ken Calvert, US Representative, 44th Congressional District. Also attending, San Clemente City Council candidates Tim Brown and Jay Gaskins, as well as Jess Lopez, Jim Reardon, Derek Reeve, Jim Schneider and Londres Uso from San Juan Capistrano. Three Mission Viejo Council candidates, one from Laguna Niguel and Kevin Muldoon who is running for the office of South Orange County Community College District, Trustee Area 2 have also confirmed. Please RSVP to Virginia Minor at 949.489.1159. Breakfast is $20. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and breakfast will start at 9 a.m. sharp. For more information and directions, log on to www. cvrwf.org.

The South Orange County Gem & Mineral Society (SOCGEMS) presents its October meeting program, “California’s Torrid Geology” by guest speaker Rick Baker, Vice President of Education at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, on Wednesday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville near the library at Avenida Del Mar in downtown San Clemente. This event is presented by their non-profit community educational organization. The public is invited and free refreshments are available. For more information call 949.361.7707 or visit their website, www.socgems.org.

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worked in the shopping center. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Golden Lantern/Camino del Avion (3:59 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for an elderly male with glasses dressed in red and yellow. The man was hitchhiking on Golden Lantern. DRUNK DRIVING Pacific Coast Highway/Crown Valley Parkway (2:54 p.m.) A male subject was seen inside of a pharmacy purchasing alcohol. He then left the parking lot in a white Volkswagen van.

Thursday, October 7 WELFARE CHECK Dana Point Harbor Drive, 25300 Block (8:42 p.m.) Deputies were called when the informant’s brother received a call from his homeless father. The father made comments that he was not going to be around anymore. According to the caller, the last known place of residence for the father was at Doheny Beach. DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34600 Block (3:16 p.m.) A patrol check was requested

when a male subject was reportedly standing on the sidewalk and refusing to let pedestrians past him. The subject was yelling things in Spanish and was wearing a yellow hat, a brown shirt and jeans. DISTURBANCE Silverstrand, 0 Block (1:59 p.m.) Deputies were called when a subject tried to pick a fight with the caller in regard to a boat.

Wednesday, October 6 SUSPICIOUS PERSON Via California/ Via Lopez (2:26 p.m.) It was reported that a male subject in a large truck pulled down some cable wires that were connected to a house. The wires were lying in the street when the informant called to report the incident. The caller was concerned because kids were going to get out of school very shortly. DISTURBANCE La Plaza, 34100 (1:48 a.m.) A caller reported a subject who was verbally disturbing the peace. The caller left the bar as a result fearing that the problem was escalating. The rowdy subject, who remained inside, was described as a 45-year-old male wearing a black baseball cap, a black t-shirt and black pants. October 15–21, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 9

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Letters to the Editor Rebuttal to Letters from Mr. Craig Alexander and Mr. Greg Powers John K. Alkema

My thanks to Messrs. Alexander and Powers for synthesizing the issues surrounding Measure H on the November ballot (DP Times Oct. 1-7, 2010, Vol. 3, Issue 40). These issues define the clear choice between approval or rejection of Measure H, the measure on the November ballot to change the election of CUSD school board trustees from “at large” to “trustee area.” You should vote YES for Measure H because it saves the District money. Mr. Powers suggests that saving $1 million dollars over the course of 10 years is not a worthwhile goal because it represents such a small piece of the entire budget. I would offer that $1 million dollars is a lot of money, period. Paraphrasing Ben Franklin, a million saved is a million earned. And taking a page from Police Chief Bratton’s book, solving small problems, like finding money wherever we can, regardless of the amount, will often lead to solutions to big problems, such as dealing with the yearly cuts in state education funding. Adopting a philosophy of saving money wherever we can will serve us well. If Mr. Powers doesn’t believe that the district can save this amount he should check with the Registrar of Voters to determine exactly how much they charge to mail out voter materials. It should also be noted that several of the current trustees earlier supported the idea of voting by trustee area but changed their minds after getting elected. If they would have stood by their earlier position placing this issue on the ballot would not have been necessary, therefore saving the district even more money. You should vote YES for Measure H because it promotes local control. CUSD already provides for representation by geographical area. Voting for a representative for a geographical area is the process used in federal congressional elections, state legislative elections, and county supervisor elections. Measure H places the voters squarely behind electing the trustee who represents their geographical area. Measure H reinforces and reinvigorates local control. A “yes” vote for Measure H eliminates any chance of voters from outside a trustee area casting a vote for a candidate who does not represent their geographical area. This is the essence of local control. You should vote YES for Measure H because it reduces or eliminates the influence of outside money on trustee elections. Mr. Powers quotes, out of context, a statement by the California State Employees Association that teachers get to “elect their own bosses.” The fact is that the initiators of Measure H are members of the community. Measure H has no connection to, and is not financed or otherwise supported by, union funds or resources. You should vote YES for Measure H because it is good governance. Mr. Alexander speculates that voting for trustee by area is somehow disenfranchising voters. It should be noted that there are more registered voters in CUSD than there are Page 10 • Dana Point Times • October 15–21, 2010

people in 31 of California’s 56 counties. The fact is that in most cases, voters are faced with so many choices for judges, school boards, water boards, etc. that determining who is what, is, except for the most jaded political junkie, virtually impossible. Both Mr. Alexander and Mr. Powers suggest that parents may have children going to schools in several trustee areas and this somehow negates a “yes” vote for Measure H. Should a person who lives in San Clemente get to vote for elected officials in Buena Park because they happen to work there? Please do not forget that teachers are our parents, our sons and daughters, our neighbors and our friends. Teachers live in our communities and spend their money here supporting businesses large and small. They are part of the fabric of our lives. Teachers are not our enemies! Messrs. Alexander and Powers are attempting to convince you, the reader, that Measure H is a union attempt to take over CUSD. In fact it is just the opposite. The best defense against outside influence of school board trustee elections is the election of local candidates by local voters. I urge a “yes” vote on Measure H. It saves money, it promotes local control and it lessens the effects of outside money and influence— and it is just good governance.

THREE-TON TONGUE COMMENT Rick Morgan, Dana Point

Regarding “The Three-ton Tongue,” by Doris Walker (DP Times, October 8-14, 2010, Vol. 3, Issue 41); it was a very interesting article, which I enjoyed, for the most part. The headline alone was certainly an eye-catcher, and the flukes photo a treat. The issue I have with the article, however, is something that, in schools and elsewhere across the board, is yet again theory being presented as fact. “Though this gigantic animal, like all whales, originated on land eons ago, its evolved form could not exist there today” is simply theory unproven in the fossil record—and I’m well acquainted with the whale finds in San Clemente and Laguna Niguel in the 1970s and ’80s. Unfortunately, evolution continues to be rammed down our throats to the exclusion of all other discussion of the origin of life on this planet. Interesting, considering that Darwin himself more or less disavowed his own theory before he died.

Campaign Robo-call Reeks of Racism Mary Nystrom, Dana Point

I received a very racist robo-call today bashing Lisa Bartlett. I should have counted how many times [the words], “illegal immigrants” was used in an almost hysterical, female voice. I would sure like to know who was funding this gang. The group called themselves, “Taxpayers for safer neighborhoods.” Nice name to disguise racism.

Stop Wasteful Spending Juniel Worthington, San Clemente

It is time for our citizens to stop the CUSD trustee’s outof-control spending. On lawyer fees, we are the only school

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CORRECTION In last week’s issue we identified the photographer of the picture taken at the Dana Point Relay for Life as Peter Bo/ peterbo.com. It should have read Peter Bo/peterbo.co. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. district in Orange County not using in-house lawyers from the Orange County Department of Education which would cost us nothing. Instead the current board of CUSD trustees has spent over $2 million on private attorneys. One such expenditure was to Phil Greer, the attorney hired by CUSD to represent the district in the effort to overturn a county commission’s decision to hold an election in June for voters to decide how CUSD trustees are elected. Mr. Greer was also the attorney who represented Anna Bryson’s financial guru and boss, Chris Street, in his defense against a $7 million judgment for how he (mis)managed a client’s trust. He lost. The money spent and wasted with Mr. Greer was over $32,000. The total amount that the trustees spent fighting this change in election method was over $100,000 and as a result the $200,000 in election cost savings CUSD would have realized this year was also lost. Total amount of money lost to CUSD by this one action—over $300,000. Vote “yes” on H; “yes” on the recalls and for Alpay, Alikhani, Pritchard, McNichols and Hatton. 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. www.danapointtimes.com

SOAPBOX ALL HANDS AHOY!: By Beverli Jinn

This Is Not a Job for Superman R everend Paul Peck is my friend. A relationship like ours often comes along when you least expect it. We met through our membership in the Dana Point Historical Society. Who knew? Just two exceptional but mostly unread authors. Well, one thing led to another and, before we knew Beverly Jinn it, we were meeting every Thursday morning for coffee, solving the problems of the world. In those days Paul lived just around the corner from three coffee shops on PCH and another on Del Prado. A fourth was down the street next to Ralphs. Heady days indeed. Paul liked to refer to himself as the Friendly Pedestrian because he did a lot of walking through the Lantern Village: to the market, the post office, the bank and up and down the residential streets on one civic mission or another, his omnipresent cane almost a third leg. It was more than walking, actually. It was celebrating life. He liked to talk to people. He enjoyed listening to their stories, his lips set in a congenial smile, his fingers sometimes cupped around his one good ear so that he could hear more clearly. One Thursday Paul came into J.C. Beans grumbling about the cigarette butts that littered the sidewalks. I attempted to share his concern, but the truth was that I didn’t care much. After all, I didn’t smoke. Never had. There wasn’t anything I could do to save the sidewalks of Dana Point. Paul, of course, had no interest in saving the streets. His goal was to save the ocean. By the time I figured this out, Paul

had organized and incorporated the Earth/Ocean Society. I was a Member of the Board of Directors. Our job was to raise money that could be used to pay the cost of sending fifth graders out on the Ocean Institute’s Sea Explorer. The goal? To clean up our watershed. Maybe that’s still happening. I hope so. A couple of years ago, Paul had to resign from the board. I chose to leave with him. If our dream of a community working together to clean up our environment was to be realized, it had to involve everyone, not just the children. It couldn’t be just a conflict with smokers. It couldn’t be accomplished by passing laws. It couldn’t be effective to simply count on the homeless to collect aluminum cans and plastic bottles from our trash bins or dumpsters and cash them in at Ralphs. No, somehow we had to establish in the hearts and minds of this community that it is up to each and every one of us to live green—every day, every week, every lifetime. Now Paul lives in Capistrano Beach. It’s much too long a walk for him to get to the market or to any place else he needs to go. But that doesn’t mean that he has to pass the days sitting in his recliner, focused on the past instead of the present. For one thing, he now has an electric tricycle, which he’s named Rocinante. Perched high on the seat, his helmet strapped into place, he tilts successfully with his own private windmills. He can get to Stater Brothers, Trader Joe’s, the bank, CVS . . . More important, though, is what he does on his own two

feet. These days he calls himself El Padre Verde. Five days a week he walks the neighborhood between Via Sacramento and Via California, taking a different route each day. Instead of a cane, he carries an aluminum grappler. Cigarette butts, weathered newspapers that no one has read, litter of every conceivable type gets squeezed between the finger-like prongs of the grappler and dropped into an Albertson’s reusable bag. At home, he conscientiously empties his collection into the appropriate trash container. And along the way he talks to people; admiring their gardens, sharing the ambient joy of the moment, listening to their stories, showing by example that each of us is responsible in his own way for nurturing Planet Earth. Some years ago, at her first opportunity, Beverli Jinn retired from teaching high school English. A lot of books inside her demanded to be written. Now, several years and six published books later, an altered compulsion, the care and feeding of our ocean, drives Jinn’s pen. She believes that the residents of Orange County’s South Coast can lead the way in establishing and maintaining a healthy watershed. She is the co-founder of Dana Point’s Earth/Ocean Society and is active in the DP Historical Society and the Lantern Village Association. Born and raised in Orange County, she has lived in Dana Point since 2001. Jinn welcomes her readers’ feedback via email at allhandsahoy@hotmail.com. 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.

OCTA Unveils New Railroad Crossing Safety Features Enhancements will lead to quiet zones for cities along the tracks throughout Orange County Orange County Transportation Authority

he first group of railroad crossing safety enhancements that will lead to quiet zones for cities along the tracks throughout Orange County are now complete. OCTA highlighted work that has taken place so far at an October 12 event at the Palm Avenue rail crossing in Orange and showcased how the new railroad crossing features operate. “With planned service increases to Metrolink and freight traffic, OCTA has initiated the most comprehensive rail safety program in the nation,” said Will Kempton, chief executive officer of OCTA. “This is a significant milestone and we are excited to continue working with the cities to complete the remaining crossings.” OCTA is partnering with eight cities—Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Irvine, Anaheim, Orange and Santa Ana—to implement the $85 million program, which includes safety enhancements at 50 railroad crossings throughout Orange County. Improvements include upgraded and updated warning devices, additional gate arms, extended and raised medians, improved signage and coordinated traffic signals. Once the improvements are made, cities will be able to apply for quiet zone status. By law, engineers must sound their horns up to four times when they approach a crossing. If a quiet zone is established, horns will only sound in emergency. In Orange, nine railroad crossings have been enhanced and seven more are currently under construction. “We are thrilled to see this important program move forward,” said OCTA Director Carolyn Cavecche, also the mayor of Orange. “Now that the first group of enhancements are in place in Orange, I look forward to working with the Federal Railroad Administration on establishing a quiet zone and bringing relief to our residents from the noise of train horns.” Construction on all the crossings is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2011. To learn more about railroad safety improvements in your area, join the mailing list at www.octa. net/railroadcrossing. Page 12 • Dana Point Times • October 15–21, 2010

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AustraliaN Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Ian Dealhoy from Robert Oatley Vineyards in Australia who will be raffling off a few bottles. $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers and chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Whale Watching Cruise

Go See Do

Octopi, jellyfish and sea stars, oh my! The Ocean Institute in Dana Point is offering free admission for residents of Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel and San Juan Capistrano this weekend, October 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop in and see dozens of oceanthemed exhibits, hundreds of local coastal living marine specimens and the majestic tall ships the Brig Pilgrim and the Schooner Spirit of Dana Point. Experience a tide pool habitat exhibit, up close, explore the campus and take in the spectacular views of the eight-acre Marine Life Refuge Area just off the coast of the Headlands. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and talk about their hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs designed

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Fall Plant Sale

8 a.m.-4 p.m. The San Clemente Garden Club and the city present a huge plant sale at the SC Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, www.sanclementegardenclub.com.

The Vintage: Farewell to the Swallows

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Celebration at the Mission features food, entertainment, casino, auction and more. Tickets $75 each or $850 for a table for 10. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.4700, www.thevintagesjc.com.

Dana Point Farmers Market

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

Fall Judged Art Show

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

10 a.m.-4 p.m. San Clemente Art Association presents an artwork sale and show featuring the winners and entrants of the Fall Judged Show in the Art Gallery in the SC Community Center through Oct. 28. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

Rockin Robin and Millertime Boogie

Halloween Goes Hollywood

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Band plays all the best classic rock dance songs at Shorecliffs Golf Course. 501 Vaquero, San Clemente, 949.492.1177.

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.

Flock of 80’s

8 p.m.-11 p.m. Hit ’80s band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Live Latin Guitar

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

PirateS of Penzance

10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. Celebrate Halloween with a concert featuring frightfully fun movie music at the OC Performing Arts Center. Tickets $19-$36. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556. ARTS, www.ocpac.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.

2000 Lbs of Blues

8 p.m.-11 p.m. Dance to swinging jump blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissancedanapoint.com.

Dana Point Community House Annual Barbecue

8 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents a hilarious romantic comic opera with pirates, buccaneers and maidens. Great for the whole family. Tickets $28-$30. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

4 p.m.-7 p.m. Family-fun fundraising event featuring a haunted house, live music by the group Ugly Pain, barbecue food, a cake walk and some surprises. $20 adults, children under 12 free. 24642 San Juan St., Dana Point, 949.496.4539, www.danapoint.org.

Piano Bar

Cheryl Silverstein & John Paul Keene

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live piano with Elliot every Friday and Saturday at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Vocalist & pianist jazz duo at Agostino’s. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.661.8266, www.agostinosbythesea.com.

Led Zeppagain

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8 p.m. Led Zeppelin tribute band at The Coach House also with Inberst and Suburban Skies. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Romeo Rodriquez Trio

8 p.m.-11 p.m. New band on the Salt Creek Grille lineup. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. www.danapointtimes.com

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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.

Ocean Institute Free This Weekend to fulfill the Institute’s mission—to inspire all generations, through education, to become responsible stewards of our oceans. Also, take the opportunity to purchase a Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle ticket while you’re there. Tickets are $150 each and proceeds benefit the Ocean Institute. The entry deadline is October 20, so don’t miss your chance at winning $1 Photo by Andrea Swayne million or a beautiful million-dollar Laguna Beach home, among other great prizes. Each ticket purchase also includes a membership to the Ocean Institute! Proof of residency, in the form of a driver’s license, state issued ID or a utility bill, will be required for admission. The Ocean Institute is located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. For more information, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call 949.496.2274. —AS

Morning Breeze Cruise

10 a.m. Take a cruise with the Ocean Institute on the RV Sea Explorer and enjoy music by Jazz! FM 88.5 KSBR. Call or go online for tickets. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Kids’ Fishing

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

Back in the USSR

3 p.m. The Hutchins Consort combines a Russian tribute featuring Tchaikovsky Serenade in C and a salute to rock ‘n’ roll in new violin tradition at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. $25 Adults, $15 Senior & Student, $50 Family. 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, 760.632.0554, www.hutchinsconsort.org.

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

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.

Green Eggs & Drag

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Early afternoon drag queen show at Adele’s with “linner.” 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

Deblois Milledge Duo

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Incredible female artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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Mommy Movie Mondays

10 a.m. Special screening of the movie Secretariat 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.

Smokey Karaoke

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

Mike Sg

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

Comedy & Karaoke

9 p.m.–1 a.m. Comedy and karaoke at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. (Cont. on page 20) October 15–21, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 17

GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Madi Swayne

KoKoMo’s Pizza

RATE IT!

33495 Del Obispo, Dana Point, 949.488.0404, www.kokomospizza.com

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Homemade pizza sauce and crust MOST POPULAR ITEM: Hawaiian pizza For the past 11 years KoKoMo’s Pizza has been serving up fresh hot pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, desserts and more. Owner Marcello Ghofrani bought the business six years ago, bringing his own special recipes he spent many years developing as a pizza man in New Jersey. His sauce is what sets his pies apart says Ghofrani. A special blend of tomato and spices—garlic, basil and oregano—is carefully balanced to make for a very mellow and smooth-tasting sauce. The crust is homemade each day and prepared to the perfect thickness—not too thick, not too thin. Try the KoKoMo’s Specialty pizza, a pie Ghofrani refers to as the “Mercedes of his pizza menu.” The KoKoMo’s Specialty features marinated chicken breast, eggplant, artichoke, fresh garlic, red onions and mozzarella. The Western Barbecue Chicken pizza, fresh baked ziti and the Famous Meatball Sub are also must-try items. KoKoMo’s also offers value specials such as the large pepperoni for only $6.99, a two-slice cheese pizza special for $3.99 and a lunch special which includes one slice, a salad and a soda for $5.95. Need to serve a crowd quickly? KoKoMo’s offers a jumbo 20-inch pie and delivers within a five-mile radius. KoKoMo’s Pizza owner Marcello Ghofrani. Photo by Andrea Swayne

PRICE RANGE: $2.45-$27.99 PAYMENT: Cash, credit card RESERVATIONS: Not necessary HOURS: Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

Go to www.danapointtimes.com and rate your overall experience. We’ll post the results in next week’s issue of the DP Times.

Last week online voters gave

Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen

½ 31111 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.8100 (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 17)

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2-FOR-1 TUESDAYS

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

ANTOINE’S COOKING CLASS

6:30 p.m. Enjoy a multiple-course Italian Feast cooking demonstration at Antoine’s. Includes dinner, wine and recipes. $50. 218 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.

NIXON IN SAN CLEMENTE: THE WESTERN WHITE HOUSE YEARS

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 through Nov. 2. Admission $7 adults, $6 members, kids free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

SOUTH PACIFIC

7:30 p.m. The romantic musical that takes place on a tropical island during WWII comes alive onstage at the OC Performing Arts Center featuring a 26-member orchestra. Tickets start at $20. 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.ocpac.org.

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.

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IN THIN AIR: MOUNT EVEREST CONQUERED

7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents a speaker series with the Dahlems, a father-son team, who will tell their story of climbing Everest; also featuring climber Cindy Abbott of CSU Fullerton. General admission $7, members $6. Call for tickets. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

ANDREW CORRADINI

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

ACOUSTIC JAM

8 p.m. Live music by Jared Palazzolo from Knockout at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

COACH HOUSE CONCERT

8 p.m. Peter Dobson Band, Frame Of Mind and O’Malley Jones at The Coach House. Tickets $12. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Page 18 • Dana Point Times • October 15–21, 2010

SPANISH CHEESE & WINE PAIRING CLASS

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Starr Cornwall, Cheese Monger extraordinaire. Tasting fee is $35 for four cheeses, five wines, chocolate, materials and instruction. Reservations and pre-payment required. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

AT THE MOVIES

Secretariat in the Lead

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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.

BRANDI SMITH & DENNY WHITE

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

MISSILES OF OCTOBER

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Talented rock band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

JOAN OSBORNE

8 p.m. The hit female artist performs at The Coach House also with Sasha Evans and Alyssa Jacey. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

SHOUT DUO

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

LADIES NIGHT

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

UPCOMING: October 23

DOHENY HAUNTED CAMPGROUND

6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Doheny State Beach transforms the campground into a spooky area, with an array of educational booths, crafts, a Fun Zone and activities. Free admission, but a donation of one non-perishable food item per person is appreciated. Dress up! Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.

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

Diane Lane in Secretariat. © Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Everyone loves an underdog, and no truer is that statement than with sports films—especially horse racing films. Whether it’s 12-year-old Elizabeth Taylor on her beloved piebald, Pi, in National Velvet, or Gabrielle Anwar and her Lightning diving a mile into a tank of water in Wild Hearts can’t be Broken, or Tobey Maguire and Seabiscuit racing to the finish line, most of these horse-centric movies are based on a combination of literature and true events. And with Disney’s latest live action family feature, Secretariat, we get all of these elements. Set in the early ‘70s with a suburban Colorado family named Tweedy, a content housewife named Penny (Diane Lane), comes to the aid of her depressed and ailing father (Scott Glenn) after her mother dies suddenly. Meanwhile, her parents’ estate also includes stables with plenty of valuable racehorses that no one can handle. When one of the horses gives birth to a foal, Penny decides to stay on board tending to the stables, and also training the foal, Big Red, to eventually become a racer. With little knowledge of horse racing, she hires a longtime trainer named Lucien Lauren (John Malkovich), a hyper aggressive jockey Charles Hatton (Graham McTavish) and a caring farm hand named Eddie (Nelson Ellis). But Penny struggles with owning a racehorse, while constantly being reminded of financial problems by her brother (Dylan Baker) and husband (Dylan Walsh). Moreover, she’s the only woman owner with a horse in national competitions—a horse with a lot of potential and bit too many unfortunate events on the way. Also in supporting roles are Kevin Connolly of Entourage, as a reporter always following the beat of competitions, and Amanda Michalka (AJ of Aly & AJ) as Penny’s open-minded, radical daughter. Secretariat is visually stunning and has a definite vintage feel to it. Already familiar with a period theme with 2002’s We Were Soldiers, director Randall Wallace gives us the right mood to feel like we are in America from 1969-73. Secretariat will have you cheering and smiling from start to finish. DP —Megan Bianco www.danapointtimes.com

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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.

Good People, Good News Following a summer break in regular meetings, the Dana Point City Council held its first meeting of the fall season on September 27. The meeting kicked off in a positive way with a host of proclamations presented to members of the community in honor of their contributions to the city. For more information on any of these proclamations, or to see a video taken during their presentation, log on to the city website at www.danapoint.org, click on “Council Meetings,” find the September 27 meeting and choose “video.” —Andrea Swayne

Run 4 Megan One More Time 4th Annual Megan Myers Memorial 5k Run/Walk set for October 17 at Dana Hills High School By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

Managers Marissa Berry and Amanda Calkins of Hobie Sports accept recognition as the Business of the Month for September.

Lynn McMahon Manager of the Blue Lantern Inn accepts a congratulatory proclamation for the Inn having been a part of the Dana Point community for 20 years.

Deputy Edgar Oliva (right) receives recognition from the City and Dana Point Chief of Police Services Lt. Mark Levy for his nine years of exceptional service in Dana Point (15 years total in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department). Oliva is leaving Dana Point Police Services to take a job with the Orange County Transit Authority. Oliva was chosen by his peers as Deputy of the Year in 2006.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 members receive a proclamation in honor of the post’s accomplishments including being recognized as the top VFW post, not only in the State of California, but the entire nation as well. All photos by Andrea Swayne

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egan was a beautiful, healthy, 14-year-old who passed away unexpectedly from sudden cardiac arrest, caused my Myocarditis on September 26, 2007 while running cross county for Dana Hills High School during her freshman year. The 4th Annual Megan Myers Memorial 5k Run/Walk—set this year for October 17 at Dana Hills High School beginning at 10 a.m.—has been held in her honor ever since. 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 (AED’s) to local schools and youth sporting venues, supports heart screenings, and provides college scholarships to high school athletes Log on to www.missmeganmyers.com or www.active. com (search Megan Myers) for registration information. Race day sign up will also be available but an event Tshirt can not be guaranteed for those who don’t register in advance. For questions, please send an email to gailmy@cox.net. “She was a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend, whose sweet personality and sunny disposition is missed by all,” says an entry on the homepage of the website created in her honor. Megan’s mother Gail says that this fourth annual event is likely to be the last—an appropriate time to bring the annual event to a close since this would have been Megan’s senior year and all of her friends will be graduating. Not one to give up on her quest to get more AED’s installed throughout the community, Gail has been trying to come up with a different sort of fundraiser to continue the mission of the Megan Myers Memorial Fund. “In addition to the obvious good that the AEDs may do, we have been able to fund eight college scholarships to students and look forward to awarding many more,” said Gail. “I am happy that I have had the opportunity to affect peoples’ lives in a positive way.” DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Beware of Fraud in Non-Profit Organizations There are some very important facts to know about non-profit organizations before donating to them or making the commitment to sit on the Board of Directors for one. Although there are many amazing charities that do great work, an estimated $40-50 billion per year is lost to fraud in nonprofits and scandal is found in nearly 20% of philanthropic organizations, according to the New York Times. Nonprofit organizations and faith-based houses of worship make the headlines almost weekly about theft of funds, embezzlement, corruption, fraud, health/safety violations and misconduct. Charities need to tighten controls against theft, especially in a tough economy. Unfortunately, non-profits and their donors need to maintain a certain degree of distrust to protect their assets or they will be at risk of losing them. It is wise to be skeptical and first do your due diligence before involving yourself or your financial support. Non-profits should be suspicious of people in positions of authority and trust who are operating on the edge of financial ruin and those who refuse to share duties. They may behave in a desperate manner and steal donations. Losses caused by founders/managers of charities are four times those caused by employees. The embezzler is typically always the person the organization would least expect to be a thief. The most common theft in charities is committed by a female employee with no criminal record who earns less than $50,000 a year and has worked for the charity for at least three years. Fraud is usually committed by someone in the financial area -- the founder, the treasurer, the bookkeeper, the signer of checks. Many times they will create fraudulent financial documents and evade sharing bank statements with the other board members. People between age 3650 account for over 60% of the perpetrators and the most costly abuses occur in organizations with less than 100 employees. Paid staff should not serve on the Board of Directors. This is a conflict of interest and poses potential problems. Embezzlement is possible and the board should always take steps to detect it. Boards should regularly meet without management present and seek assistance from outside professionals in designing and implementing internal controls that focus on management fraud. The financials of non-profit organizations can be verified at www.guidestar.org . By law, the past two years financial statements, the past three years 990 tax returns and any salary information should be publicly accessible on this website. If the information is missing it could be a red flag. Do research, and protect your interests before involving yourself! By Christina Bush, CMFC Torrey Pines Securities 949.429.1414

Do you want to reduce your water bill?

Do you want to help protect the environment and reduce runoff? If the answer is yes, Eco Friendly Lawns is here to help. Eco Friendly Lawns (EFL) uses a fertilizing system that can work with your exciting in-ground sprinklers or with a standard water faucet (bib). This technique of applying products through the water is called “fertigation” and it saves on water while significantly reducing the risk of fertilizer runoff. EFL and the products we use embrace a new way of thinking about fertilizing. No longer is it necessary to use broadcast fertilizing techniques when you can get a better result for your landscape for less money while virtually eliminating negative environmental impacts. Fertigation (fertilizing through your irrigation system) is a process that is more responsible and a smart way to water and feed your entire landscape. How Does EFL Reduce Water Usage? Water is used in the plant’s growing process. The effects of fertigation on the plant’s growth processes are twofold. If water is applied above ground (i.e. through spray heads), the process of foliar absorption causes nutrientrich water to reach the chlorophyll producing section of the plant directly without going through the root structure. Extensive studies have shown that foliar absorption is the most efficient way to apply the nutrients in a form that is immediately available to the plant. This comes into play when dealing with turf grass since sprinklers and spray irrigation are the predominant means to water grass. The second growth process, enhanced by fertigation, occurs by increasing systemic (root) absorption of fertilizers and nutrients. Root health and root mass are critical to the health of all plants. Increasing the root mass provides more surface area in the soil, which in turn increases the plant’s ability to absorb water and nutrients. Larger, deeper roots result in less overall need for water. The result is increased plant health and drought tolerance. With increased uptake efficiency by the plant, water usage can be reduced 20-50% using fertigation. Not only will an EFL system pay for itself, it will pay for the ongoing fertilizing costs funded through your water savings. Eco Friendly Lawns will be there to help you throughout the year, with our highly knowledgeable lawn experts we will make sure we are using the right blend of natural and organic nutrients to feed your lawn. We will be there to fill and maintain the system making certain your lawn is beautiful, healthy and reaching the goals we have set forth. And most of all, you will have peace of mind knowing you are doing your part to help the environment. For more information please visit us at efriendlylawns. com. Eco Friendly Lawns 111 Avenida Del Mar, Suite 210, San Clemente, CA 92672 949.481.1010

The Relationship Between Heart Disease and Gum Disease Cardiovascular disease, the leading killer of men and women in the United States, is a major public health issue contributing to 2,400 deaths each day. Periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys bone and gum tissues that support the teeth affects nearly 75% of Americans and is the major cause of adult tooth loss. And while the prevalence rates of these disease states seems grim, research suggests that managing one disease may reduce the risk for the other. A study was published in two leading publications, one for cardiologists (AJC) and one for periodontists ( JOP). Periodontists are dentists with advanced training in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. The paper contains clinical recommendations for both medical and dental professionals to use in managing patients with either disease. As a result of the paper, cardiologists may now examine a patient’s mouth, and periodontists may begin asking questions about heart health and family history of heart disease. The cooperation between the cardiology and periodontal communities is an important first step in helping patients reduce their risk of these associated diseases. Inflammation is a major risk factor for heart disease, and periodontal disease may increase the inflammation level throughout the body. For patients, this may mean receiving some unconventional advice from their periodontist or cardiologist. The clinical recommendations outlined in the consensus paper advise that periodontists not only inform their patients of the increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with periodontal disease, but also assess their risk for future cardiovascular disease and guide them to be evaluated for the major risk factors. The paper also recommends that physicians managing patients with cardiovascular disease evaluate the mouth for signs of periodontal disease such as significant tooth loss, visual signs of oral inflammation, and receding gums. While additional research will help identify the precise relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, recent emphasis has been placed on the role of inflammation- the body’s reaction to fight off infection, guard against injury or shield against irritation. While inflammation initially intends to have a protective effect, untreated chronic inflammation can lead to dysfunction of the affected tissues and therefore to more severe health complications. Both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are inflammatory diseases, and inflammation is the common mechanism that connects them. The clinical recommendations included in the consensus paper will help periodontists and cardiologists control the inflammatory burden in the body as a result of gum disease or heart disease, thereby helping to reduce further disease progression, and ultimately to improve patients’ overall health. For more information on this timely topic, visit www.moranperio.com. You can use the “Ask the Expert” feature and ask Dr. Moran a question. Dr. Alice P. Moran 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite K, San Clemente, CA 92673 949.361.4867(GUMS) www.moranperio.com

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A Life of Service From puppyhood to service, it takes a community to raise a guide dog for the blind By Sherry Lucas Dana Point Times

mediately, some took a week, some took two weeks. The program I was in took four weeks and it wasn’t until the third week I felt us become one and become synchronized,” said Cipriani. The training consisted of the pair maneuvering through a course with many challenging obstacles. “The various obstacles really built my trust with her, it was amazing,” he said. “One of my misconceptions was that I didn’t want to be dependent on a dog and I found out there is a big difference in dependent and inter-dependent. To be a cohesive unit, to be synchronized and to move as one,” Cipriani said.

aybe you noticed her strutting her stuff around town and getting looks from passersby, watching the birds at Dana Point Harbor or at one of the concerts in Heritage Park. Now and then she would cruise the aisles of Costco in San Juan Capistrano before checking out the customers at Cedar Creek Inn. Let’s not forget the Quilters Guild in San Clemente, the beach city’s Concerts in the Sand, or any one of many businesses in the surrounding communities that welcomed her. This little lady made her rounds around South County towns in preparation for a life of service. MEET MADGE This is the journey of Madge, and those like her, the people involved in the process and the organization that makes it all possible. Madge is a petite yellow Labrador retriever, and a guide dog, part of one of the 11,000 guide dog partnerships in the past 66 years to have graduated from Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) in San Rafael, Calif. “My hope is to thank the community,” said Nancy Bloyer, a volunteer puppy raiser from San Clemente who raised Madge with her husband Don. “We really believe we couldn’t do this without a supportive community.” COMTEMPLATING A PUPPY The Bloyers’ interest in raising puppies for GDB was piqued after seeing a guide dog on a local train ride. They then attended an orientation at another volunteer’s home, which gave them insight into what would be expected of them. After the initial meeting, they were asked to attend three consecutive meetings. The Bloyers were one of 20 percent who filled out the paperwork to request a puppy. “We get a manual that is the nuts and bolts of what is expected with the process the guide dogs use, that give the results that they need, and how to evaluate what you are doing,” Bloyer said. Madge, after spending her first six weeks with her mom, was then weaned to spend the next two to four weeks with litter mates playing together as puppies do. She was then evaluated and chauffeured by a large GDB recreational vehicle set up as a kennel to take her and other puppies to their new family raisers while at the same time picking up the now approximately 16-monthold dogs that have been raised, and escorting them back to the facility to start their second phase of training. Delivering and picking up from Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Idaho. The Bloyers got Madge, “fresh off the puppy truck,” they said. MORE TRAINING After Madge turned about 16 months old, she was no longer considered the new puppy on the block. She would now be considered a well-mannered dog headed back to San Rafael in the GDB recreational vehicle, ready to begin training. “The puppies get trained with harness and obstacles so they can recognize if a path is unsafe from things such as branches and hanging obstacles,” Bloyer said. Emily Stone is a Senior Field Manager Page 22 • Dana Point Times • October 15–21, 2010

Above: Nancy and Don Bloyer are currently raising their third Labrador, January. Below: Belo and Madge at graduation. Photo courtesy of Nancy Bloyer

can qualify for a guide dog, they need to know how to properly use the white cane, and then they can use the cane, or the dog—not both.

and licensed guide dog instructor for GDB out of San Rafael. She had spent 10 years training dogs and 10 years with students in class, before moving into field service. The primary skills taught are to lead, to pull a person in a harness in a straight line and to ignore distractions in any environment, whether it is an animal, person, or food. They are taught to stop at elevation changes such as curbs, steps, or stairs; broken pavement, or changes in the texture of the surface. Also, to avoid obstacles such as a bicycle or car blocking a driveway, then get back on their line and continue down the side walk, Stone said. “Those are core fundamentals, and we are also teaching them to respond to guide work commands such as go forward, left, right, halt, and hop up,” she said. The last step in that training phase, and a critical one, is traffic training. Dogs are taught that cars are dangerous and they need to be aware and cautious of vehicles. Only less than one-half of one percent of blind people use guide dogs. It takes multi-tasking having to manage and direct the dog, monitor the dog, and on top of all that, keep their own orientation and figure out where they are and where they want to go, said Stone. Another thing the student needs to know is traffic patterns and intersections and how to navigate with a cane. Before a student

MEET BELO When he was a young man, in his mid20s, living in San Francisco, Belo Cipriani’s life changed drastically. As a victim of an assault, a blow to head left him with a detached retina. Cipriani does not have any light perception and cannot see shadows, nor can he read print as some of his legally blind friends can. He used a cane for a year and said it was uncomfortable. His wrist would hurt and his neck and shoulders would tense up. “Since I lost my sight so rapidly I noticed that I had become timid as far as my body movements, because I didn’t trust my cane,” said Cipriani. “I didn’t think I could have a dog, because you have to walk them and take them to the bathroom and I’ve always worked in high technology fields and I was accustomed to working 10 to 14 hour days. I thought having a dog would be unfair. Being blind, I wondered how I was going to pick up after the dog, but I found it was ridiculously easy, they go on command,” he said. Cipriani attended a one-day workshop that GDB offered, and had the opportunity to walk with different guide dogs. He said no matter the size of the dog or the speed of the walk, he was walking carefree and at his sighted pace. It was then that he decided he needed to forgo the cane and get a dog. “I need to do this, it might be my first dog, but there is a first for everything. I’m really young so I still have a lot of firsts left,” he said. BELO MEETS MADGE Matching the visually impaired person with the correct guide dog is significant. A person may want a docile dog around the home or one that is more energetic to get them through work or school, there are many personalities in dogs, just as there are people. “It is important that the team fit and work together,” said Bloyer. “And clients usually know what they want.” Cipriani was paired with Madge. “I saw other people that bonded im-

RAISER MEETS RECIEPENT Once it was determined that Madge and Cipriani were a fit, the Bloyers headed to San Rafael to attend the graduation ceremony for the two. “It was so rewarding to meet the people who raised her and gave her the basic skills to become a guide dog, a little bit of magic, a little bit of devotion, a little bit of team effort,” said Cipriani. “They definitely gave her the time and effort to give her the basic skills.” The graduation represents a celebration of the accomplishment achieved by both the guide dog and the visually impaired person. By being invited, Bloyer said it also brings closure to the raisers in the sense that they know with whom the puppy has been placed. Cipriani is a recent graduate of Notre Dame, in Belmont, Calif., graduating with a master’s in English. “I couldn’t have gotten around campus without Madge, she made campus life so easy,” said Cipriani, who did his undergrad work at that same college and had a visual memory for it. “She would find my crossroads, she’d find my seat and was patiently by my side after seminars, she would take me to my dorm and to the cafeteria. She had the whole place down,” he said. Along with finishing his masters, Cipriani has completed a book titled, Morning to Morning: Finding Hope in the Dark, and is currently taking the steps to find a publisher. THE PROGRAM AS A WHOLE Madge was on the winning side of the percentage for success—about half the dogs that enter the program graduate as guide dogs. According to Bloyer, Madge is a smart and stubborn dog, which are great qualities for a guide dog in the sense that she will push back when needed. “The most important thing to know is it is fifty-fifty team work, the person is navigating, they are directing the dog where to go, the dog is going to get them there safely, and that’s how the team works. And when it works really effectively, it is a joy to watch,” said Stone. Belo Cipriani agrees that it’s all about partnerships. “Together we formed this team and I feel like I can overcome anything,” he said. Guide Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization with a campus in San Rafael, California, and another just outside of Portland, Oregon. They have a core staff of 300, about 740 campus volunteers and a group of 1,400 volunteer raisers. If you would like to know more about them, or would like to find out about being a raiser, please visit them on the web at www.guidedogs.com or call 800.295.4050 for more information. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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5 BEST BETS FOOTBALL

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Dolphins vs. Diablos Mission Viejo High School Oct. 15, 7 p.m.

Thrashers vs. Ducks Honda Center Oct. 15, 7 p.m.

Dana Hills will need tons of support to pull of the upset win against Mission Viejo. Get to the game and give them some love.

After three games on the road to start the season, the Ducks host the Atlanta Thrashers in its second home on the ice.

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Jazz vs. Lakers Honda Center Oct. 19, 7 p.m. The Lakers travel south to a neutral and will face the Utah Jazz in an important preseason game. Info: www.nba.com/lakers

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By David Zimmerle

FOOTBALL • The Dolphins (3-3) bounced back from a three-game losing streak by beating Capo Valley 40-27 on October 8 while at Dolphin Stadium. With Dana holding onto a 16-7 lead at the half following a 6-yard touchdown run by Trent Mason, a 23-yard field goal by kicker Brendan Beckley and a 2-yard touchdown run by Chris Kearny, the Cougars answered back in the third. Capo proceeded to fire off 13 points in the third following a 23-yard touchdown reception from Mason to Kearney as the Cougars trailed 23-20 heading into the fourth quarter. But the Dolphins put this one out of reach posting 17 more points for the win. In the fourth quarter, Dana Hills found paydirt twice as Mason had another short yardage touchdown run, while Tyler Shirozono broke up the field for a 36-yard touchdown run. Beckley also booted a 34-yard field goal through the uprights in

the fourth quarter to help push Dana’s lead and preserve the win. Shirozono led the ground attack finishing with 134 yards rushing, while Will McKinley finished with 55 yards and Kearney with 47. Kearney had a team high 112 yards receiving on the night, while Mason finished with 147 yards passing. Now the boys hit the road to play Mission Viejo in its first South Coast League game of the season Next 7 days: Oct. 15 at Mission Viejo, 7 p.m.

NEXT GAME October 15 vs. Mission Viejo Diablos Location: Mission Viejo Time: 7 p.m. 2009 record: 12-1 (5-0 league) 09 vs. DH: Won 49- 17 Afﬁliation: South Coast Coach: Bob Johnson

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Dolphins vs. Tritons San Clemente High School Oct. 21, 4 p.m.

Dolphins vs. Tritons San Clemente High School Oct. 21, 5 p.m.

The Tritons have to get something going if they’re going to make it into the postseason, but the Dolphins will look to post its second win against San Clemente this season.

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BOYS WATER POLO

2010 Team Overview: Coach Bob Johnson and the program he has helped put together at Mission Viejo prides itself on its depth. Year after year new players are inserted into the system and for the most part, they get results. 2010 is no exception as the top-ranked Diablos are on another seek-anddestroy mission and already off to a perfect 6-0 start. Five players return for Johnson on offense and ﬁve will be returning on defense. As a sophomore last year, junior QB Alex Bridgford completed 64 percent of his passes for a total of 339 yards, but as a junior he’s surpassed that mark connecting with his receivers for an average of 182 passing yards per game. The Dolphins need ﬁnd a way to slow down Mission Viejo’s powerful offense, which has scored 268 points in six games while averaging 44.7 points per game. BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • On October 7 both levels competed in its first South Coast League Cluster Meet of the season at Irvine Regional Park. The boys team wrapped the race by edging Trabuco Hills 27-28 in a great come-from-behind victory in the varsity boys 3-mile run. Connor Kaddatz

finished in second place overall with a 14:33.8, Ethan Lawrence finished in fourth with a 14:38.4 and Ricardo Campuzano took sixth with a 14”46.6 For the girls varsity team, Sheridan Gomez finished in fi fth with a 17:23.5, Natasha Gunther finished ninth with a 17:36.9 and Megan Geyer took 11th with a 17:44.9. Next 7 days: Oct. 16 at OC Championships at Irvine Regional Park, 8 a.m. GIRLS GOLF • After beating La Costa Canyon 215-229 late last month, the Lady Dolphins (4-1 SCL, 7-1) have posted four more straight wins. The girls beat Trabuco Hills 168-205 on October 4, handled Aliso Niguel 202-219 on October 5, slammed the Lady Wolverines again in a 215-247 win on October 11 and then crushed El Toro 207256 on October 12. On October 13 the girls faced Mission Viejo before taking on Capo Valley on October 14. Next 7 days: Oct. 18 at League Finals at San Luis Rey Downs, 10 a.m.; Oct. 19 at League Finals at Pala Mesa, 9 a.m.; Oct. 20 vs. La Costa Canyon at El Niguel CC, 3 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS • On October 6 the Lady Dolphins rallied to beat Corona del Mar 12-6. The team then faced Capo Valley on October 7 before taking on San Clemente on October 14. Next 7 days: Oct. 15-16 at DHHS Coastal Classic at LN Racquet Club, TBA; Oct. 19 vs. Tesoro at LN Racquet Club, 3 p.m.; Oct. 20 vs. University at LN Racquet Club, 3 p.m.; Oct. 21 at Laguna Hills, 3 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Lady Dolphins (2-1 SCL, 13-7) hit up a two-game win streak beating Trabuco Hills 3-1 on October 7 and El Toro 3-0 on October 12. The team then faced Capo Valley on October 14. Next 7 days: Oct. 21 at San Clemente, 5 p.m.

Several defensive players for Dana Hills High School go in for a gang tackle against a Capo Valley playmaker. Photo by Tony Tribolet/XPSPhoto.com

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BOYS WATER POLO • After going 2-3 at the Villa Park Tournament September 30 to October 2, the Dolphins (2-1 SCL, 12-8) posted back-to-back losses. The first was a 15-5 loss to Laguna Beach on October 5 while the second was an 11-5 loss to El Toro on October 12. Against El Toro, Drake Dunn and Larson Pfeil each led with two goals apiece. Dana Hills then faced Canyon on Anaheim on October 14. Next 7 days: Oct. 19 at Mission Viejo, 5 p.m.; Oct. 21 at San Clemente, 5 p.m.