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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 46

A Sneak Peek The Doheny State Beach Interpretive Center remodel nears completion thanks to community support E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

The Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association accepts a $7,000 donation from Rainbow Sandals on November 11 at the nearly completed Interpretive Center at Doheny State Beach. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Celebration of Life for Doris Walker-Smith Set for November 26

Shorter School Year?

INSIDE: 2011 Turkey Trot Event Guide

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JunQies (junk- eez) This stylish eclectic shop located on 24662 Del Prado (southbound PCH) offers a tantalizing array of anything and everything! Specializing in costuming, theme parties, styling, funky finds, rare one-of-ones for a one-of-a-kind look. Of course, VINTAGE is out forte, but we offer a variety of womens and mens vintage, green and new clothing, hats and accessories Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.5 p.m. Locally owned and operated.

Our name, The Little Kitchen Asian Cafe, reflects the core values of our restaurant. At The Little Kitchen, we use only the finest locally sourced ingredients, our dumplings are made in-house and our soups are made daily from scratch. We’re proud of our talented chefs and encourage you to watch your meals cooked to order. We are proud to be a new addition to the local community and look forward to serving you healthy, home-cooked meals. OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT EVERYDAY!!

JunQies, 24662 Del Prado, 1A, Dana Point, 949.496.4406, www.junqies.net

The Little Kitchen Asian Cafe, 24831 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.276.7799, www.yiscafe.com

HENNESSEY’S TAVERN Serving “Irish Hospitality” since 1976! Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Join us Tuesdays for a FREE WORLD FAMOUS GIANT BURGER! That’s right. Every Tuesday is “Two Timin’ Tuesdays®” – Two-for-one burgers ALL DAY LONG! And, don’t forget to start your day off with a healthy, hearty breakfast, daily from 7 a.m. – ‘til noon (1p.m. on weekends). Try a hand-made Bloody Mary too - The perfect kick-start to your day!

Live Acoustic Guitar Music at its highest level! Lord Of The Strings Concerts is considered by many to be the best kept secret in Orange County! This concert series presents the finest fingerstyle guitarists of all styles from all over the world. Many are multiple Grammy winners and International Champions of Solo Guitar music. These musicians are regularly playing in an intimate setting right here in your own back yard! To find out more, visit our website at: www.LordOfTheStringsConcerts.com. You will be very glad you did!

Hennessey’s Tavern, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, facebook.com/hennesseys.danapoint

Lord Of The Strings Concerts, 949.842.2227

The holidays are here and it is our annual Holiday Event- Come by say “Hi” and get in the holiday spirit. November 18 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Festivities throughout the day include free roses, hourly drawings, coupons for holiday flowers and holiday snacks! Our shop is dressed and ready to go for the holiday season. Check us out on Facebook for more details. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

Pacific Coast House of Rides, the first business of its kind in Dana Point specializes in anything fun on wheels! Gas scooters, beach bikes, Scoot Coupes and beyond. PCH of Rides was founded by two Dana Hills graduates and has the quality service that Dana Point has been waiting for. Stop in and check out our scooters, beach cruisers, Scoot Coupes, electric bicycle sales and rentals or just to soak in some historic photos on the walls documenting the history of Dana Point in the oldest building in Dana Point.

McCool Flowers, 32585 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.488.7988, www.mccoolflowers.com

PCH Rides, 34105 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.415.6724, www.pchrides.com

Kenny’s music is a family-owned business since 1993 with a full line of quality equipment. We offer professional teachers that work in the industry. Our service department is unsurpassed and our luthier is one of the finest in the industry. We offer a summer program with industry input and a real concert at the end. Join us for Orange County’s only open mic for young people. Call for information.

Looking for a place to go on Thanksgiving? Join the Brio family in celebrating this traditional day. Chef Manny will be serving up some of his specials dishes, such as fresh oven-roasted turkey,roasted prime rib, Back Forest ham, potato encrusted fresh sea bass, homemade pumpkin pie just to name a few. Open at 3 p.m. till 9 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Happy Thanksgiving!

Kenny’s Music, 24731 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.661.3984

Brio Tuscany Grille, 34050 Camino Del Avion, Monarch Beach, 92629, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION, CALL LAURALYN LOYNES AT 949.388.7700, ext. 102, or email lloynes@danapointtimes.com

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

City and Business Calendar Saturday, November 19 Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573.5033 or 951.271.0669. www.danapoint.org

Monday, November 21 Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3563, www.danapoint.org

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Wednesday, November 23

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

Thursday, November 24

Turkey Trot Pre-registration and Expo 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Avoid the long lines on race day. Register and/or pick-up bib, T-shirt and goodie bag at the pre-registration site located in the parking lot of the Dana Point Harbor at southeast corner of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Golden Lantern. Free Health and Wellness Expo will also be open. For more information, see www.turkeytrot.com.

Dana Point Turkey Trot 6 a.m. Race day registration and expo opens. Packet pick-up will be held in parking lot on the northwest corner of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Golden Lantern. Costume contest judging begins at 9 a.m. at the starting line. 10K starts at 7 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m. and kids’ race at 10:15 a.m. For more info, see www.turkeytrot.com. City Hall Offices Closed In observance of Thanksgiving Day, City Hall offices will be closed November 24 and 25. www.danapoint.org

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… the Walker-Smith Celebration of Life?

THE LATEST: Memorials to historian Doris Walker-Smith and her husband Jack Pierson Smith continue around Dana Point with the library creating the latest, a display of Walker-Smith’s books and related documents. Walker-Smith, beloved Dana Point historian and award-winning author, and Smith, a retired Marine Corps Major, died as a result of injuries they suffered in an October 30 house fire. Smith was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital that morning and Walker-Smith succumbed to injuries the following afternoon. WHAT’S NEXT: A celebration of life for Walker-Smith (known professionally as Doris I. Walker) and her husband will be held Saturday, November 26, 6 p.m. at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo. The public is invited. In honor of Walker-Smith’s devotion to the Dana Point Historical Society, her family has asked that a memorial fund be set up in her name and suggests that donations be made in lieu of flowers. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 544, Dana Point, CA 926290544. Walker-Smith founded the society and has been a board member since 1987. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.danapointtimes.com for updates. —Andrea Swayne

…a Shorter School Year?

THE LATEST: A shorter school year could be one result of a worse-than-expected state budget. The non-partisan California Legislative Analyst Office released a report on November 16 that forecasted revenues will be $3.7 billion below estimates used in crafting the 2011-12 budget. But unlike previous Dana Point Times November 18–24, 2011

years, the current state spending plan calls for automatic cuts in the mid-year budget if revenues did not meet assumptions. The $3.7 billion is enough to trigger cuts to all levels of education, including $1.4 billion to K-12 schools. But another proviso this year: State law prevents districts from laying off teachers in mid-year budget cuts. That means districts that have already weathered years of budget cuts have little left to trim, making a week-long furlough at the end of the year an attractive option. A shorter school year was one of the options allowed by the legislature, although the furloughs need teacher approval. Capistrano Unified trustees on Monday agreed to reopen negotiations with the Capistrano Unified Education Association in light of potential mid-year budget cuts. Three of five non-student days are already counted as furlough days for Capistrano teachers. WHAT’S NEXT: Gov. Jerry Brown’s Department of Finance will issue its own forecast for the remainder of the fiscal year next month, which will determine whether the cuts are made. The fiscal year ends June 30; CUSD’s elementary school year is set to end June 21, if no changes are made. FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard Blog at www.danapointtimes. com. —Jonathan Volzke

… Turkey Trot Road Closures?

THE LATEST: Roads start closing at midnight on Thanksgiving Day in preparation of the 2011 Turkey Trot. Dana Point Harbor Drive from Golden Lantern to Casitas Place shuts down at midnight and won’t reopen until noon November 24. At 5 a.m. Thursday, south-

bound Golden Lantern from Lantern Bay Drive to Dana Point Harbor Drive is closed to the public. From 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., Dana Point Harbor Drive from Golden Lantern to Pacific Coast Highway eastbound gets shut down, affecting access to Puerto Place; the Embarcadero Marina; Mariner’s Village and launch-ramp area; Dana Wharf parking lots and Doheny State Beach. Dana Point Harbor Drive from Golden Lantern to the Ocean Institute will be closed off from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. affecting offices and businesses throughout the area. WHAT’S NEXT: Deputy Brett Gardner cautioned that if visitors must go to Dana Point Harbor on Thanksgiving Day, particularly between 6:30 a.m. and noon, they should plan accordingly and allow extra time because of the road closures. FIND OUT MORE: For road closure questions, contact Gardner at 949.248.3517 or blgardner@ocsd.org and for information about the Turkey Trot, visit www.turkeytrot. com. —Stacie N. Galang

… Beautifying PCH?

THE LATEST: The City Council voted to spruce up more of Pacific Coast Highway with added landscaping to the medians. The council voted to give the contract to All American Asphalt, which submitted the lowest of 12 accepted bids. The company will be paid $676,676 to complete the project from the Niguel Shores overpass to Selva Road, the staff report said. Staff recommended setting aside an additional $150,000 contingency for the project. It’s the second phase of construction for the median beautification project. The landscaping will include live palm trees, drought tolerant landscaping and cobblestone similar to the first phase of the, according to the staff report.

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WHAT’S NEXT: About $250,000 of the project will be paid for from federal grants, and the remaining balance $577,000 will come from the city’s Capital Improvement Project budget, the report said. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.danapoint.org to read the full staff report. —SNG

… the Arts and Culture Commission?

THE LATEST: The city’s recently created Arts & Culture Commission convened its inaugural meeting Wednesday, November 16. City Clerk Kathy Ward first swore in the five commission members: Karin Schnell, Alan Wickstrom, Nancy Jenkins, Matthew Miller and Judith Nowland. Commissioners proceeded to elect Schnell as its first chairwoman and Alan Wickstrom as vice chairman, according to an email from Wickstrom. The city’s staff liaison is Kevin Evans. “Tonight was an amazing evening, a start of a new era for Dana Point,” Wickstrom said by email. The City Council established the commission July 25, and it will serve as an advising body to the council on issues related to artistic, cultural and aesthetic within the city. WHAT’S NEXT: The commission’s next meeting will be Wednesday, December 21 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Dana Point City Hall. Commissioners voted to hold their meetings the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. FIND OUT MORE: Visit the city website at www.danapoint.org to subscribe to commission updates. —SNG www.danapointtimes.com

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A Sneak Peek at Progress The Doheny State Beach Interpretive Center remodel nearing completion thanks to community support By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

or four years beachgoers passing through the entry kiosk at Doheny State Beach have seen the Interpretive Center building boarded up and under construction. Goings on inside the building have been a total mystery. From outward appearances it looked like little progress was being made. That is until a group of Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association members, Doheny State Park staff and Rainbow Sandals officials gathered on November 11 for the official presentation of a $7,000 donation from Rainbow Sandals to the DSBIA and a peek inside. At the gathering, attendees were invited inside to take a look at the progress. What they saw was a project that appears to be closing in on the finish line. Artisans inside were busy at work sculpting faux stone walls that will surround the new aquarium displays and a state of the art tide pool exhibit. A nearly completed mural was already on the walls depicting the Doheny area as it is now and as it wraps around the room showing the beach as it looked before houses rose up from the surrounding hillsides. Also in the works are special lighting effects that will simulate the look of a shimmering pool in the aquarium room as well as a simulated wave that will crash into the tide pool rocks to aerate the water. According to Doheny State Beach Supervision Ranger Jim Serpa, work on the tide pool exhibit is expected to be complete some time in December and the balance of the center should follow for an estimated Spring 2012 opening. Rainbow Sandals owner Jay “Sparky” Longley said his company has been dedicated to donating a portion of the funds raised at their annual Battle of the Paddle event each year because he and his staff believe strongly in the importance of educating youth about our ocean environment. “We are happy to give back and are hopeful that the kids who visit here will learn about caring for the ocean, beaches and the animals that live here,” said Longley. Rainbow Sandals Marketing Director Pat Huber added that the entire company culture embraces the mission of the DSBIA. “Our ocean needs organizations like the DSBIA that work to preserve nature through education,” said Huber. “I remember when I was a kid you could find sand crabs at the beach and you can’t anymore. It’s apparent that efforts to preserve the ecosystem are important and necessary and we happy to lend a hand.” This donation was not a first for Rainbow Sandals. Thanks to the success of the Battle of the Paddle stand-up paddle event, the company has been giving $7,000 each year for the past four years the center has been Dana Point Times November 18–24, 2011

Left: A nearly-completed mural inside the visitor center depicts Doheny State Beach past and present. Right: Doheny State Beach Supervising Ranger Jim Serpa stands inside the visitor center in the room that will house a new state-of-the-art tide pool display. Photos by Andrea Swayne

under construction and has become the largest corporate donor for the project. “As event coordinator, it’s exciting that the battle has taken off to a point that allows us to give back to the community,” said Battle of the Paddle Event Coordinator Barrett Tester. “It’s exciting to see the project really coming to fruition.” The DSBIA was incorporated in 1982 as a nonprofit, public benefit corporation with the mission of promoting educational and interpretive activities at Doheny State Beach. When the center was closed to the public in 2007, due mainly to rampant mold and dry-rot, the organization focused concentration on getting the visitor center aquarium remodeled and back open, an effort that has taken much longer than expected due to lack of funding. In addition to support from businesses like Rainbow Sandals, through the years members of the DSBIA have taken on the job of raising funds to complete the construction both through volunteerism, donations, membership dues and recruitment of new members. For more than 20 years, the DSBIA has been hosting a fall whale watching cruise through the generosity of Dana Wharf

Sportfishing and Whale Watching, to thank its volunteers. The past two trips, donated by Dana Wharf General Manager Donna Kalez, have become both a highlight of the year for members but also an important event to recruit new ones as ticket sales include membership. “As a fairly new member of the DSBIA, I just love these people.” Kalez said. They all love Doheny State Beach and are all about getting the visitor center open. They want people to come and experience the beach. It is a great organization and I am both happy to be a member and to be able to donate this cruise to help move their mission forward.” A group of about 50 people made up of both longtime and new members attended this year’s cruise on October 9. “Without the DSBIA and companies like Dana Wharf and Rainbow Sandals, we would have a hard time doing things in the park related to education because the state can’t fund it right now. So this cruise is a great way to give back to the community that helps us and in the 20 or so times we’ve done this,” said Serpa who recently announced he will be retiring after 21 years at Doheny and 24 years total in the State

DSBIA member Tracy Turbeville, Ranger Jim Serpa and wife Debbie at the October 9 whale watching membership cruise. Photo by Andrea Swayne Page 4

Parks. “This year’s cruise was one of the best ever—whales everywhere, it was awesome.” According to DSBIA President Bill Brooks, the cruise was one of the best for membership recruitment as well. The trip netted 30 new members bringing membership to an all-time high of a little over 80. So far, the DSBIA has put about $100,000 into the visitor center remodel and the light at the end of the tunnel seems to be coming closer and closer. But even at this point in the project membership remains an important part of the funding and will provide a necessary “last push” as opening day comes into focus, said Brooks. “Our goal for this year is to exceed 100 members,” said Brooks. “We really encourage anyone interested in what we’re doing to become a member.” Ranger Serpa’s retirement is set to take effect December 30 and with the visitor center so near completion, he confesses he will not be able to fully let go until its official opening day. “I am actually going to come back here and there to work special events and make sure this center gets open,” said Serpa as he surveyed the progress inside the center. “This will be one of the best things to happen to the park during my time here.” Individual yearly membership in DSBIA is $25, $10 for students and seniors and $35 for families. Lifetime membership is $100 for individuals and $135 for families. Log on to www.dohenystatebeach.org to join. DP Pictured on the cover are (front row L to R) Michael Peck Rainbow Sandals; Ron House DSBIA board member; Jim Serpa Supervising Ranger Doheny State Beach; Bill Brooks DSBIA president; Jay “Sparky” Longley owner Rainbow Sandals; Pat Huber Rainbow Sandals marketing director and (back L to R) Jane House Rainbow Sandals; Steve Stirrett vice president DSBIA; Lori Coble California State Parks; Barrett Tester event coordinator Rainbow Sandals and Margie Black and Ed Neely board members DSBIA. www.danapointtimes.com

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For more information about the Photographic Art Club email President Frank Ritenour at Frank.Ritenour@cox.net or visit them online at www.Meetup.com/PhotographicArtClub.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO

Laguna Beach Man Wins Home Rafﬂe

Dana Point Photo Book Released Dana Point – Harboring the Good Life,, a book of photographs documenting the people, places and events in Dana Point was unveiled at a November 17 artists’ reception and book signing at the Dana Point Community House and is now available for purchase. The book is the product of the Photographic Art Club’s year-long project, sponsored by a City of Dana Point charitable grant, “to capture the very essence of what makes Dana Point unique,” said club president Frank Ritenour. According to Ritenour, 39 members of the club spent the year attending the many events in the city creating the images that ﬁll the hard cover 8- by 10-inch hard cover keepsake book. “We believe this book is the perfect gift for those who love and care about Dana Point,” said Ritenour. “The book begins with a statement by Dana Point Mayor Scott Schoeffel and continues with a pictorial tour through the city.” The book can be purchased by calling Dana Point Coastal Arts at 949.542.8361, online at www.DPCoastalArts.org. The Photographic Art Club is a group

DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY AUSTIN PATRICK REAGAN All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the ﬁeld by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or afﬁliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Tuesday, November 15 PETTY THEFT Westborne Drive, 25400 Block (9:49 p.m.) A woman contacted deputies to report that some money and her glass pipe she uses for medical marijuana was missing from her bedroom. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Via Verde, 34400 Block (10:03 p.m.) Someone called to report a man at the front door who was asking for a blanket.

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of over 285 photographers dedicated to improving their photographic skills by offering photography services to local organizations like the San Clemente Ocean Festival, Laguna Beach Garden Club, Donna O’Neal Conservancy and in Dana Point, the Tall Ships Festival and Festival of Whales. Partial proceeds from book sales support photography classes for kids and raise funds that allow the club to continue working with the community. The club is looking forward to working with Dana Hills High School students to produce a book on the upcoming 2012 Festival of Whales.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Monarch Bay Drive, 0 Block (3:02 p.m.) A woman called to say that her daughter went out to her car in the driveway and found drops of blood on the ground and on the side of the car.

Sunday, November 13 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34300 Block (7:19 p.m.) A man at a gas station was throwing rocks and other trash at the American flag. He was asked to leave but refused. DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (7:02 p.m.) Juveniles near a fast food restaurant were loitering by the drive-thru and cursing at the customers.

Saturday, November 12 WELFARE CHECK Violet Lantern Street, 34000 Block (10:42 p.m.) Someone called to report a homeowner who was keeping a small dog inside her garage. The dog was reportedly barking and panting heavily, resulting in suspected animal abuse and requests for a welfare check. 9-1-1 HANGUP Danaelm, 24800 Block (4:19 p.m.) A woman called to say that her 16-year-old son was threatening her and then hung up.

Aytekin “Turk” Timur of Laguna Beach was the grand prize winner of the Ocean Institute’s 2011 Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle. His name was drawn by Vikki Vargas, NBC 4’s Orange County Bureau Chief at a ceremony at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point on November 5. Mr. Timur had his choice of a Laguna Beach home or $1 million cash and elected to take the cash. Other top winners included Hae Kim of Colorado who won his choice of a new Prius or $12,500 cash. James Kahal of San Juan Capistrano won $10,000 in the refer-afriend drawing. His friend Bud Bruggeman also receives $10,000 cash. “We’re very excited for our winners,” said Susan Goggin, developer of the Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle. “We’re proud that our raffle is the most successful home raffle in California. We have awarded the advertised Grand Prize as promised seven years in a row.” The Grand Prize drawing ceremony was attended by a standing room only crowd of several hundred. Dozens of other prizes were given away including dream vacations,

The dispatcher requested a welfare check. No weapons were found at the scene. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES San Juan Avenue, 24600 Block (8:40 a.m.) A business owner called to report a homeless man sleeping under the staircase behind an office building. He also reported problems with homeless people leaving items behind in that location. DISTURBANCE – MUSIC OR PARTY Ritz Cove Drive, 0 Block (1:57 a.m.) Cocaine was being used at a bachelor party on the fourth floor of a hotel. The caller, a lawyer, said he did not want to get involved in trouble.

Friday, November 11 HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR REPORT Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24900 Block (11:23 p.m.) A customer at a café reported a hit and run incident involving a newer blue/grey Mercedes Benz. DISTURBANCE – MUSIC OR PARTY Leah Drive, 32800 Drive (11:13 p.m.) A man called to report loud music coming from the middle of the block, claiming it sounded like “the barrio.” SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24400 Block (8:40 a.m.) A caller reported seeing a car

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South Coast Plaza shopping sprees, new Nirve bikes, Quiksilkver gift certiﬁcates, iPads, a painting by Wyland and cash. Planning is already underway for the 2012 rafﬂe. To be placed on a mailing list, visit www. ocean-institute.org. A complete list of 2011 winners is also available on the site.

Mahé Hosting Marines on Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving Day Mahé Restaurant of Dana Point and Sunsets Capo Beach are sponsoring a free Thanksgiving dinner, open bar, dessert and coffee for active duty Marines and their families, wounded warriors and veterans. The event will be held at 1 p.m. at Mahé Restaurant, 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive. Civilian friends, guests of vets and supporters of our 5th Marines are also invited to join the celebration for $20 per person. For civilians there will be a no-host bar. Those who would like to make a reservation to attend or sponsor a Marine(s), family member(s), wounded warrior, or vet should log on to www.DanaPoint5thMarines.com to donate or pay online. Reservations for 5th Marines and their families should contact Russell Richardson at 760.725.7680 or send and email to russell. richardson1@usmc.mil. To reserve a spot for other active military, vets and wounded warriors contact Pete Hammer at 949.378.7984 or supportrmarines@ cox.net.

in a parking lot with a homeless man inside and smelling a foul odor coming from within the vehicle.

Thursday, November 10 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Pequito Drive, 33900 Block (5:03 p.m.) Two juveniles wearing hoodies and holding skateboards were attempting to steal a package off of the caller’s doorstep but stopped when they noticed the caller. DISTURBANCE Golden Lantern, 32500 Block (11:10 a.m.) A fast food restaurant employee called to report several juveniles in the restaurant who had thrown an ice cream cone at him the night before.

Wednesday, November 9 DISTURBANCE Alcazar Drive, 34000 Block (2:26 a.m.) A woman called to report that a homeless man broke in to her home and was sleeping on her couch. BURGLARY THREAT La Serena Drive, 34100 Block (11:02 a.m.) A man was texting a woman about coming to her home to harm her and steal money and jewelry. He claimed he was on his way at the time the call was made. www.danapointtimes.com

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Letters to the Editor ‘PREVENTING A PILE UP’ A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY REV. PAUL LACHLAN PECK, Capistrano Beach

The co-authors of the article “Preventing a Pile Up” (DP Times, November 11-17, 2011, Vol. 4, Issue 45), Jonathan Volzke and Andrea Swayne, have done the community a tremendous service by addressing a difficult question head-on. The entire idea of the ethics, morals and responsibility are faced squarely and without flinching. All of us who consider ourselves friends of the recent fire victims, Doris [Walker-Smith] and Jack [Smith], are still reeling from the shock of their passing. These deaths could have been prevented. There were several opportunities for this to occur, and I shall not belabor the situation by delineating what I feel to be the possibilities. Everyone involved did their best. And yet it was not enough. The good news is that Doris and Jack will have ample opportunity to correct this human tendency of either not hearing or not listening to those who only had their best interests at heart. Indeed, they were given a “final warning” by the City of Dana Point only days before the fire struck. We should all applaud this sincere and sensitive editorial—and pay attention if it pertains to us.

OUTRAGED BY ‘PREVENTING A PILE UP’ BY JUDY BANKS, Dana Point

I am writing this in outrage at the gossip which stood for journalism in the DP Times November 11-17 issue. Volzke and Swayne, with all the blathering ignorance of unwitting vultures slandered and besmirched the names of Doris Walker-Smith and her husband Jack Smith. These two editors were obviously confused about whether they were writing about hoarding or reporting a tragedy involving two human beings. Even had Mrs. Walker-Smith not been a vital and well-known force in a publicly visible venue, the treatment given her by the Times is unconscionable. It was strongly implied that Dana Point Times November 18–24, 2011

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she was a hoarder, and to make matters worse, an account of the involvement of the legal system in her affairs was there for all the world to see. The information provided by Mark Odom was just as irresponsible, despite his self-important disclaimer that the Times remember “....caution that he could not speak specifically...” to imply a diagnosis of hoarding. That sounds quite specific to me. If I were a member of the Walker-Smith family I would bring suit against the Dana Point Times and also name Volzke, Swayne and Odom as defendants. How dare a publication even as insular as the Times needlessly drag the names of the defenseless dead through its mud? I fear it will be in keeping with this insensitivity that the Times will not print this. I am hoping, however, that it will at least take a hard look at its destruction of the good names of two people.

FIRE SCENE CODE ENFORCEMENT INADEQUATE BY BERT BERGEN, Dana Point

The residents of Bremerton Street would like to provide additional information and a little clarity. Firstly, this loss has been particularly difficult on our neighborhood. Some of us had known Doris Walker for nearly 30 years. We were all neighbors, through good, bad and everything in between. What we saw, what we experienced and what we have had to explain to our young children who witnessed the fire has made for a difficult two weeks. What we see and smell every day since provides constant reminders of the fragility of life, the reality that materialism is so evil and the frustrations of bureaucracy. That said; there are some realities that need to be addressed. One, by no means have we expected the City of Dana Point to infringe on anyone’s First Amendment rights. However, after seeing 12 years of

debris being collected, stored and shifted to/from our neighbor’s front, side, rear yards as well as separate residence, we respectfully believe that the city never did enough to protect its citizens from potential injury or illness. The entry way to their front door was literally smaller than 14 inches wide (due in part to the four fullsize refrigerators plugged in and running outside the residence), the fuse box on the side of the house did not have a cover (and Mr. Smith “borrowed” one from a neighbor when he knew inspectors were coming), wires were jerry-rigged from that fuse box into the house, boxes of old light bulbs, car batteries, empty aerosol cans, propane tanks, bags of fertilizer stored on pallets all littered the yard. The picture that ran with the article shows about one tenth of what the entire yard has looked like for years. On the night of the fire, as one of the first on the property, we had to stumble in the dark around the house over all of these and other items as well as the escaping rats and raccoons (living in the fireplace) trying to find access into the home. When we knocked windows out and called to our neighbor’s, we were looking into completely darkened rooms, stuffed to the ceiling with filled bookcases, file cabinets and piles of clothing. The risk to so many who tried to save Jack and Doris’ lives was only increased by the dangerous debris outside the residence. Why do I write these things? We are concerned with the foot dragging that the city engaged in in areas that they should have been on top of much earlier. There are multiple complaints, calls and emails on file with the city. What is “code enforcement?” Is it sending an agent out for the stated “home visit”(Mr. Beattie) who was never let onto the property by the protective Mr. Smith, so he’d take a few pictures and tell the rest of us to clear our yards of weeds and leave? The exposed fuse box sits outside the house and should have been a red flag. The wires hanging from it

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should have been a red flag. The four refrigerators sitting in the front yard should have been red flags. These are visible issues. The fire inspectors told us that night. They were frustrated and upset “that it went this far.” Did this not happen in May at another house in Dana Point? How many times must it happen? The mayor visited. So did the city manager’s office. So did the code enforcement officials. The day after the fire. I hope they are ashamed. As I told one of the; they are partially responsible. They didn’t do enough. They knew. They understood the dangers but hoped letters and calls would be enough. Now, two people died. As we sit here, we have another home on our block that potentially has similar issues inside. We have told the city. They need to do something. We pay taxes. We are proud residents. If a second house goes up in flames on our street…I cannot even imagine it. What will it take for our elected officials to be the representatives for their constituents that they are supposed to?

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

friday

Art Show and Raffle for Surfrider 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Zebra House hosts the event featuring art by Tim McCaig and Eric Keawekane, live Hawaiian music and pulled pork sliders. 1001 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.280.4837.

Foreign Film Friday 7 p.m. Watch “Little Sparrows” (Australia) at The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org. Ryan Heflin 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Guitar and vocals at Quench Bar & Bistro. 2 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.276.7900, www.quenchbarandbistro.com. Zaca Mesa WINE TASTING 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Jessica Simmons of Zaca Mesa Winery. $20 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. LeRoy 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Acoustic guitarist and troubadour of pop and country music at Zona’s. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.940.8845. Fall Into Fridays 4 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine hosts a weekly wine tasting with live music at 5:30 p.m. Tastings are $15-$20 and include artisan cheeses & crackers paired with 4 boutique wines. 34673 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

saturday

Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! 7 p.m. The SOCSA presents a hilarious adaptation of the classic fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. $12-$15. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

Led Zepagain & The Who Revue 8 p.m. Tribute bands at The Coach House. Tickets $15-$18. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Dana Point Times November 18–24, 2011

AT THE MOVIES ‘The Way’ is Thoughtful There’s always one member of a family who wants to break away and be his own identity. And in Hollywood families, plenty of examples abound: Olivia de Havilland, Nicolas Cage and Catherine Deneuve to name a few. Another would be Emilio Estevez, whose father is Martin Sheen and brother, Charlie Sheen. Emilio’s been the low-key member of his famous family in between brat pack movies and the Mighty Ducks franchise. The last decade though, he has decided to focus more behind the camera with films such as the ensemble period piece Bobby (2006) and now the personal journey piece The Way. When Dr. Thomas Avery (Sheen) discovers that his son Daniel (Estevez) has been killed trekking El Camino de Martin Sheen in the Pyrenees. © Arc Entertainment Santiago across Spain, he decides to take his son’s ashes across the trail himself as a way of coming to terms with his loss. Along the way, he meets up with some other travelers with their own personal struggles: chain-smoking Sarah (Deborah Kara Unger), chubby Joost (Yorick van Wageningen) and Jack (James Nesbitt) with writer’s block. Daniel also appears in flashbacks and hallucinations as motivation for Tom throughout the journey. The Way is a very personal and loving film from start to finish. It’s clear that Estevez really does care for not only the characters he’s brought to life on screen, but also the country and history they are experiencing. For spiritual inspiration and Spanish culture appreciation, The Way is the film for you. DP — Megan Bianco

Orange County Wine Cruise 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts a wine-tasting cruise Friday through Sunday on their luxury catamaran through the Harbor. $49 per person. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

tuesday

Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Stories for kids at The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

Artists’ Reception 7:30 p.m.-9 :30 p.m. Designs by Nature 19th anniversary and artists’ reception welcoming Kirk Kegal of San Clemente and Carol Moore of San Juan Capistrano. 400 South El Camino Real, Suite A, San Clemente, 949.498.8358, www.designsbynature.com.

Blue Whale Bonanza Capt Dave’s Safari has daily departures for whale and dolphin watching on a high-tech catamaran. Cost $55 adults, $35 children, 2 and younger free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

Dana Point Farmers Market 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at La Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern in Dana Point.

wednesday

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

sunday

Wisdom Workshop: The Urge to Merge 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Workshop on “the yoga of loving relationships” at Sun Salute Yoga featuring the World-Renowned Yogi Amrit Desai ~ Gurudev. 24655 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.371.6097, www.sunsaluteyoga.com.

Murder by the Mission 6:30 p.m. Murder mystery dinner theatre presented by Camino Real Playhouse, includes full dinner. $59. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. Sunset Cruise Whale Watch 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Catch the sunset from the sea with Dana Wharf, only offered through Nov. 23 so act now. $32 adults and $19.00 for children full bar is available. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

monday

Smokey Karaoke 8 p.m. Sing fearlessly at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Monday Night Laughs 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live stand-up comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. Page 10

FAM’s Thanksgiving Community Dinner 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Dinner for those in need at the San Clemente Community Center. Partner with FAM to feed the local homeless and hungry by providing food or funds by contacting info@family-assistance. org or 949.492.8477. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.

Soul Sister Band 7 p.m.-10 p.m. New band plays at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

thursday

Turkey Trot 7 a.m. Before the feast begins, participate in the annual 10k and/or 5k race around the Dana Point Harbor/ Doheny Beach area, presented by the DP Chamber of Commerce; there’s also a kid’s 1-mile race and more fun. More info: www.turkeytrot.com.

Thanksgiving Dinner & Football Holiday meal at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. Complimentary Thanksgiving Buffet 1 p.m. Swallow’s Inn hosts a Thanksgiving feast with food available until it runs out. Live music 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. by Good Deal Band. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com www.danapointtimes.com

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Sharing The Benefits of Bicycling Cycling Foundation Donates $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

hildren from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, San Juan Capistrano location, Club administrators and Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation members gathered on October 25 for the presentation of a $10,000 check by the DPCCF to the Boys and Girls Club. Boys & Girls Club Board President Bill Cole said that the money will be directed toward programs, operations, staff and materials. “We take care of about 2,000 through our two club locations,” said Cole. “The money goes a long way toward making sure our kids have a good time and enriching experiences at the clubs. We are very grateful for the support.”

This is the fifth year that the DPCCF and the Boys & Girls Clubs have partnered to promote cycling as a healthy activity for children and families at the Breakaway from Cancer Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling. DPCCF Director Roger Worthington said that in addition to the donation this year the foundation is working with local merchants to secure 50 bicycles to donate to the Boys & Girls Club. “We want to see more kids in the area on bicycles,” said Worthington. “We are thrilled to help introduce kids to cycling. We know these kids work hard, study hard and are part of a great organization and we think that including bikes will enhance their lives and preparation for adulthood. We hope cycling will be a vital part of their future for exercise, recreation and transportation.” DP

Dana Point Business of the Month for NOVEMBER 2011:

Stacks Pancake House By Lynn Kelly, Management Analyst, Dana Point Economic Development

he Dana Point Featured Business of the Month for November 2011 is Stacks Pancake House owned and operated by husband and wife team Nixon Tanuwidjaya and Ovita Wijaya. Nixon first came to the United States from Indonesia when he was 19 and settled down in the Pasadena area. He soon found work as a bus boy at Shogun restaurants, and through dedication and perseverance, eventually rose up through the ranks to general manager for three locations in Los Angeles. In order to expand his culinary education and experience, Nixon moved to Oahu to learn about Hawaiian and American breakfast. After several years, he returned to the mainland to search for the perfect location for a Hawaiian inspired pancake house. He visited Dana Point and immediately fell in love with the lifestyle, business climate and overall vibe of the community. He thought his Hawaiian

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Stacks Pancake House owner Nixon Tanuwidjaya accepts his Business of the Month proclamation from Mayor Scott Schoeffel at the November 14 City Council meeting. Photo by Andrea Swayne

themed restaurant would succeed in the coastal town and on November 4, 2010, Stacks Pancake House opened at 34255 Pacific Coast Highway. Nixon and Ovita have 11 employees and Stacks is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stacks Pancake House offers a melting pot of cuisine that goes beyond traditional breakfast pancakes. Nixon and Ovita’s team offer fresh Hawaiian, Japanese, and Korean inspired breakfast dishes to appease the adventurous palate. For more traditional breakfast lovers, there are mouth watering omelets, crepes, waffles, burritos, oatmeal, and of course, a wide variety of pancakes. For lunch, Stacks offers classic sandwiches, burgers, Page 17

Boys & Girls Club members (front row L to R) Wyatt Romero, Kaylin Lopez, Dominick Dare and Crystal Core and (back row L to R) Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation Directors Roger Worthington, Steven Weinberg, Cyndi Elders and Brad Fowler; Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Executive Director James Littlejohn and Board President Bill Cole; DPCCF Program Director Lynn Kelly and DPCCF Executive Director Russ Ames. Photo by Andrea Swayne

salads, Asian-inspired lunch plates, and at least 10 daily specials that are both a great deal and delicious. Every small business and restaurant owner knows the importance of great customer service. Nixon’s philosophy on customer service is simple, but effective. “I treat customers the way I want to be treated,” he says. “I want to provide a great experience, one customer at a time.” In addition to the tasty menu, Stacks Pancake House is known for their quick and friendly service that keeps customers coming back time and time again. Nixon and Ovita not only treat their customers well, but they support their community. Stacks Pancake House offers a 5th Marine Burrito, and $1 from each sale goes towards supporting the 5th Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton. Stacks has hosted breakfasts in support of Dana Hills High School, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Alzheimer’s Foundation. They are also members of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. The City Council would like to congratulate Nixon and Ovita for bringing their dreams to fruition with the creation of Stacks Pancake House and thank them for their delicious dishes, friendly service and Hawaiian inspired fare that is unique to our community. We wish you many years of continued success, and congratulations on being selected as the Dana Point Featured Business of the Month for November 2011. Each month, the mayor selects a featured business that has demonstrated success in the city and a commitment to the community. To see past recipients, log on to www.danapoint. org and click on “Business.” DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Jim Ettinger Design 949.246.0224 33742 Big Sur St., jimettingerdesign@cox.net Nona Associates - Raymond J. Nona A.I.A. 26901 Camino de Estrella, 949.496.2275 www.raynona.com

Dana Point Lock & Security www.danapointlock.com

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

BEAUTY SALONS Paragon Salon 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Salon Revelation - Dayna Dallas 34192 Violet Lantern #2

949.489.1955 949.248.8595

CAFE - DELI Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

CATERING Smokey’s House of BBQ 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com

949.388.8102

CHIROPRACTORS

CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Christian Science Services 34102 La Plaza

949.661.3151

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

COINS 949.350.4692 Kevin

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581

CONTRACTORs - GENERAL Creative Environments Construction 949.496.3728 Design & Build #464468

Mary Kay Cosmetics & Career 949.248.2868 Opportunities, Ind. Sales Director - Marline Adams, www.marykay.com/madams2

DENTISTS Dana Point Dental 34080 Golden Lantern, Ste 201, www.danapointdental.com

ELECTRICAL

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

949.248.1007

Fit Club - Boot Camp www.afitclub.com

949.831.7984

HAIR SALONS Monarch Bay Haircutters 20 Monarch Bay Plaza Paragon Salon 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy.

949.496.1957 949.489.1955

ICE CREAM

949.661.5664

Chick’s Plumbing www.chicks-plumbing.com

949.496.9731

Island Inspired Pool & Spa islandinspired@earthlink.net

Insurance Services

Ocean Academy www.oceanacademy4u.com

949.218.4464

Surf Shops

POOL & SPA SERVICE 949.547.1000

San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria, sanclementepreschool@gmail.com

Infinity Surfboards 949.661.6699 24382 Del Prado, www.infinitysurf.com Jack’s Surfboards 949.276.8080 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jackssurfboards.com

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

Upholstery Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 Dana Point Upholstery 949.240.2292 beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net 24402 Del Prado Printing OC 949.388.4888 Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

Patricia Powers 949.496.1900 License#0737080, pat.powers@cox.net Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net State Farm/Ted Bowersox 949.661.3200 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy. #204 www.tedbowersox.com

949.248.1007

SURF LESSONS

Plumbing

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Prudential California Realty, Shirley Tenger www.tengerteam.com 949.487.7700 Surterre Properties Monarch Beach, 949.464.3243 McDaniel Gilmore Group 33522 Niguel Rd. Ste. 100, Monarch Beach 92629 www.mcdanielgilmoregroup.com

WINDOW CLEANING Bayside Window Cleaning www.baysidewindowcleaning.com

949.290.8230

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

YOGA Sun Salute Yoga Studio 949.371.6097 24655 La Plaza, Ste. A, www.sunsaluteyoga.com

INTERIOR DESIGN Maureen B. Fletcher Interior Design 714.889.9597 momofletcher@gmail.com

Jeweler Dana Point Jeweler 949.489.1165 24845 Del Prado, www.danapointjeweler.com

COSMETICS

SIGNS

PRESCHOOLS EMBROIDERY

Coffee Importers Scoop Deck 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

COFFEE SHOP

GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

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FITNESS PROGRAMS

Ocean Ranch Chiropractic 949.584.5000 Dr. James Slusher & Dr. Ron Berman, 32585 Golden Lantern, Ste. H, www.oceanranchchiropractic.com Pacific Waves Family Chiropractic 949.436.2926 & Alternative Healthcare 24632 San Juan, Ste. 230, www.pacific-waves.com

RESTAURANTS

949.443.1476 949.632.0081 Brio Tuscany Grille 949.493.3670 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.com Jolly Roger Restaurant 949.496.0855 34661 Golden Lantern, www.aloharestaurants.com 949.388.8102 949.496.6919 Smokey’s House of BBQ 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com

Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, www.abcembroideryshop.com 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com

Auto Repair Dana Point Auto 949.496.1086 34342 Coast Hwy., Unit B, Dana Point, Ca 92629

LANDSCAPING/SPRINKLERS Sunburst Landscaping www.sunlandscape.webs.com

JUNIOR WATERMAN PROGRAM Ocean Academy www.oceanacademy4u.com

949.218.4464

Junk Removal Green Dump Truck www.greendumptruck.com

949.697.4517

LANDSCAPING

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GARAGE SALE Capistrano Beach, Garage Sale

Household wares, clothes, couch, coffee table, bedroom set, linens, jewelry and much more. Friday Nov. 18th, 5 to 8pm, and Sat.7 to 10am. 34202 CAMINO CAPISTRANO BEACH.

GARAGE SALE LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail your garage sale to classifieds@danapointtimes.com DEADLINE 5PM MONDAY. No phone calls please. HELP WANTED Customer Service Associate Wanted Customer Service Associate Wanted: Part time, possible working into full time. Must be able to muti task, have a friendly professional attitude with consumers and coworkers, good understanding of Internet applications, detail oriented, very organized, excel and word proficiency a plus. 60 yr old company in San Clemente. Call M-F 9-5 949-289-5794 or email service@shopdeweys.com for further details.

Obituary Audrey Maxine Mitchell

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Audrey Maxine Mitchell born in Healdton, OK, daughter of Emery Erwin Jones and Sallie Emmaline Harkins, passed away October 26, 2011 in Cedar City, UT. Maxine spent her adult years working in the medical field and retired as Director of Medical Staff Services from South Coast Hospital in Laguna Beach. She spent the following 20+ years volunteering at San Clemente and Dana Point Senior Centers and received the Ambassador of the Year award. Maxine enjoyed writing, was a dancing queen and rocked every party. “Everyone should dance”. She will be remembered by all for her exuberance, generosity and love for life! Maxine is survived by her daughters Charlotte McNally, Sandy Vereen, Candace Kimball and Rexann Duncan, 10 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren and a wealth of friends. A memorial service will be held November 23, 2011 in Enoch, Utah. (family contact 360-970-2910) Donations may be made on her behalf to the Dana Point Senior Center, 34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point, CA 92629.

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SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

HOCKEY

Red Wings vs. Ducks Honda Center

Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center

November 19, 9 a.m.

November 19, 4:30 p.m.

November 20, 5 p.m.

November 20, 6 p.m.

Coming off back-toback games against the Los Angeles Kings, the Ducks hope to stave off Detroit’s assault before hitting the road for Phoenix on November 23. Info: www.ducks.nhl.

The Home Depot Center is the site for Major League Soccer’s championship event for the fourth time in League history, featuring the LA Galaxy look to score past the Houston Dynamo.

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Info: www.homedepotcenter.com

Following a solid showing at the CIF Prelims, several Dana Point cross country athletes are looking for gold at the CIF Finals. Info: www.dhhs.net

UC Irvine hosts a nonconference showdown as the Anteaters are set to face Weber State in only its third game of the 2011-12 season. Info: www.ucirvinesports.com

Dolphin Report:

November 24, 6 a.m. Kick off Thanksgiving Day with a 5K, 10K or Kids’ Gobble Wobble run at Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach. Event proceeds help local charities. Info: www.turkeytrot. com

GOLF Entries are being taken for the Sunsets Capo

By David Zimmerle

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SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

GIRLS TENNIS • The top-seeded Lady Dolphins cruised to a 16-2 victory against Simi Valley High in the first round of the CIF-SS Girls Tennis Championship on November 10. Dana Hills, competing without junior Taylor Nederlander who was declared ineligible by the CIF-SS last week, won all nine singles matches and were led by Alyssa Smith, Margo Pletcher and Katie Olson. Nederlander, an All-County selection in 2010, transferred to Dana Hills from Laguna Beach before the start of the school year and received approval to play varsity matches as of October 20. However, because of her ineligibility, Dana Hills was forced to forfeit the one league match that Nederlander played in—a 14-4 win against Capo Valley on Oct. 25. According to Thom Simmons, a spokesman for CIF, Dana Hills said it investigated Nederlander’s reported residence and could not determine whether or not Nederlander was within the

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BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • At the CIF-SS Prelims at Mt. SAC on November 12, Dana Hills’ varsity girls cross country team (48 points) won its Division 1 qualifying heat by placing five runners in the top 15. Senior Sheridan Gomez (16:59) led the pack of Lady Dolphins, using a late surge in the final 100 meters to tie two other runners with the same time for the top finish. Aubrey Carr (sixth place, 17:04), Megan Geyer (13th, 17:29), Molly Rinefort (14th, 17:33) and Kayla White (15th, 17:36) comprised the other runners who finished in the top 15. Trabuco Hills (85 points) and Arcadia (103 points) finished in the top three spots, respectively. Meanwhile, the varsity boys cross country team (56 points) raced for a shot at the Division 1 title by winning their heat, as five Dolphin runners finished in the top 20. Senior Ethan Lawrence led Dana Hills by taking fourth place individually with a time of 14:41. Gavin Diem (eighth place, 14:49), Lance Capel (ninth, 14:53), Conner Garcia (19th, 15:15) and Jack Morgensen (21st, 15:19) comprised the other runners who finished in the top 25. In that same heat, Great Oak (65 points) and Fountain Valley (113 points) rounded out the top three spots, respectively. Next 7 days: Nov. 19 at CIF Finals at Mt. SAC, 9 a.m.

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proper boundaries of residency to legitimately play for Dana Hills. Nederlander and teammate Jessica Perez defeated Dana Hills’ Margo Pletcher and Cassidy Spearman in the South Coast League finals November 2. Both teams were set to represent the league in the CIF-SS individual championships. Each league is responsible for submitting two doubles teams and two singles players to the CIF-SS individual tournament, and as of November 14, the South Coast league had yet to reach a decision. Dana Hills next faced Mater Dei in the second round of the CIF-SS Girls Tennis Championship on November 14 as well. Next 7 days: N/A GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Lady Dolphins (15-11) did not make it out of the first round of the Division 1AA CIF-SS playoffs on November 8, losing 3-1 to Orange Lutheran in an upset at home. Dana Hills was outlasted 25-22,23-25, 25-9 and 28-26 for an early exit from the postseason. Tia Scambray led the team with 23 kills while Nicole Matheis followed with eight kills. McKenna Murphy finished with 26 assists while Breanne Wiekamp had a team high of 18 digs. Next 7 days: N/A BOYS WATER POLO • The Dolphins (19-12) opened up the 2011 postseason with a gutsy 7-5 win against Dos Pueblos High while on the road on November 9. Dana Hills held a close 3-2 lead at the half and had enough offensive production mixed with solid defensive play that ultimately led to the win at the sound of the final whistle. Spencer Likins and Sam Pfeil led the team with two goals apiece with Likins tallying a team high three steals in the win. Matt Bridges also had eight saves at goal. But the boys were busted up by defending champion Mater Dei in quarterfinal action on November 12 at the neutral site of Capo Valley High School, losing 14-3 to a powerful Monarchs squad. Mater Dei jumped ahead to an 11-1 lead at the half making this one quite far out of reach for a comeback win by the Dolphins. Drake Dunn, Likins and Pfeil each finished with one goal apiece in the crushing loss. Bridges finished with 17 saves at goal while Cade Montgomery had a team high three steals. Next 7 days: N/A Page 20

Beach 3rd Annual Golf Classic set for December 5 at San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano. Event proceeds benefit the Dana Point 5th Marine Support Group and will be used to defray costs of the 5th Marines’ Christmas party, meeting Marine families’ emergency needs and assembling and sending care packages to Marines overseas. The complete tournament package is $150 and includes 18 holes of golf, a Bloody Mary bar, continental breakfast, BBQ box lunch, a chance at raffle prizes and an awards buffet dinner at Sunsets Bar and Grill. Golfers who wish to register and/or sponsor a golf hole should call Sunset’s Ken Moon at 949.276.8880. Registration forms may be downloaded from the Support Group website at www.danapoint5thmarines.com and mailed to Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624.

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Dana Hills High School football player Brett Geisen of Laguna Niguel was named the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Offensive Player of the Week and Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week. Geisen, a junior tailback for Kansas Wesleyan, Dana Hills grad and Kansas Wesleywas honored for his efan tailback Brett Geisen was named forts in the Coyotes’ 38NAIA and KCAC National Offensive Player of the Week. Geisen is shown 37 win over McPherson here during his Dolphin days. Photo College on October 29. by Gibby/Zone57.com Geisen ran a career high 38 times for a career high 256 yards and tied his career high in single game touchdowns with four. His rushing total set a new high in the NAIA for this season. Geisen also passed 1000 yards rushing for the first time in his career during the first half. He scored the first three Wesleyan touchdowns in the game and the go ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. His selection marks the third time this season he has earned KCAC Player of the Week honors.

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Formerly from Ladera Ranch, the Hawkins family made the decision to move closer to the beach after Brandon’s older sister went off to college this year. They’ve been in San Clemente for about three months now and Brandon says he couldn’t be happier. A junior, Brandon is completing his high school education through the Tesoro High School Fresh Start independent study program and surfs for the Tesoro team in South Coast League interscholastic surf competition. In school competition, Brandon Brandon Hawkins. has won every contest so far this season. He is also off to a great start in the WSA Gatorade Championship Tour having taken second in Boys U18 at Ventura in October and third at the November 12-13 event in San Diego. Brandon is currently ranked No. 8 of 46 in his division. In school, Brandon is a diligent student making all ‘As’ and ‘Bs’ and plans on attending Saddleback College after high school then transferring to a four-year university. After working toward a pro surfing career, Brandon is considering following his father’s footsteps and pursuing a career in firefighting. As far as surf travel, Brandon has yet to explore the world’s waves but having recently been awarded a budget by his sponsor; he hopes to venture out soon. He has plans to travel to Hawaii this winter and says he would like to visit Indonesia some time in the near future as well.—Andrea Swayne

SURF RESULTS WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 4, November 12-13, San Diego, Mission Beach, San Fernando Street

Surf photographer Jason Murray and son Quinn at the September opening of his Kona Gallery show. Photo © Scott Mc Kiernan/KONA Gallery/ZUMAPRESS

‘Tis the Season Big waves and holidays right around the corner Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

ith both big wave season and the holiday season right around the corner, a great way to get fired up about both could well be as simple as a trip to the Kona Gallery in San Clemente. San Clemente surf photographer Jason Murray’s show Goliaths of the Pacific: The Big Wave Hunters, originally set to end December 15, has been extended to January 31. Check it out. It includes amazing images of the world’s best, like San Clemente’s Greg and Rusty Long. You may even find the perfect gift for the surfers in your life. We caught up with Murray after his September opening for a short Q & A about the show. Here is some of what he had to say: Q: What was your overall impression of the gallery opening? A: I was overwhelmed by the turn out and all the positive feedback. Going into a solo show, you are always nervous about how the work is going to be received and if anyone is going to show up. Fortunately, over 600 people came and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the work. Dana Point Times November 18–24, 2011

Q: Were you pleased with the support you received? A: Absolutely. The Kona Gallery is a great addition to the cultural landscape of San Clemente. It’s awesome to have such a wonderful venue to share work. Q: What does the show represent to you? A: It is basically a “greatest hits” album from the last eight years of chasing big waves around the planet with my close friends. It’s representative of thousands of hours of work, travel, adventure, excitement, danger and a deep sense of gratitude that I have been able to follow my dreams of documenting and sharing the big wave surfing experience. Q: What do you hope the viewer will take from seeing your work? A: Hopefully, they will be inspired to continue pushing themselves in whatever they are passionate about. At it’s core, the show illustrates man versus nature— something everyone can relate to. There is beauty in challenging yourself against the elements. Sometime man wins, sometimes nature wins. Ideally, people will walk away with a new appreciation for those who challenge themselves in the biggest waves the sea has to offer. The Kona Gallery is located at 412 N. El Camino Real in San Clemente. For more information see www.thekonagallery.com or call 949.481.3747. DP

Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/ GIRLS SB U9: 1. Cooper Sutton, SC; 2. Taj Lindblad, SC; 3. Nicholas Coli, SC; 5. Patrick O’Connor, SJC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Kade Matson, SC; 3. Cooper Sutton, SC. BOYS U12: 1. Cole Houshmand, SC; 4. Noah Hohenester, SC. ; 6. Shane Hardy, DP. BOYS U18: 2. Wyatt Brady, SC; 3. Brandon Hawkins, SC. GIRLS U12: 3. Alexxa Elseewi, SC; 5. Malia Mauch, SC. GIRLS U14: 4. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U16: 3. Tia Blanco, SC; 5. Malia Ward, SC. GIRLS U18: 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Jacob Atwood, CB; 3. Brandon Hoffman, SC. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 2. Kyle Perez, DP; 5. Dylan Cox, CB; 6. Brock Thomson, DP. GIRLS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Teresa O’Connor, SJC; 2. Rachael Tilly, CB; 4. Meg Roh, DP; 5. Kyla Patterson, CB. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 3. Rachael Tilly, CB; 6. Karina Rozunko, SC. MEN 18-29: 5. Ricky Lovato, SC. SENIOR MEN 40-49: 4. Rick Erkeneff, DP. LEGENDS 50+: 2. Robert Brady, SJC; 3. Dale Baker, SC. SR. MEN LONGBOARD 40+: 2. Rick Erkeneff, DP. OPEN WOMEN SHORTBOARD: 4. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 6. Keeley McWilliam, SC. OPEN MEN LONGBOARD: 4. Rick Ekstein, DP. OPEN WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 2. Teresa O’Connor, SJC. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for full results. Cosmic Creek 12th Annual Retro Surf Contest, October 29-30, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach VZ GREMS: 1. Pat Curren; 2. Griffin Foy; 3. Eric Weinhardt; 4. Trevor Thornton; 5. Frank Curren; 6. Sebastian Williams. HONOLUA GROOVE MASTERS: 1. Scott Finn; 2. Jason Starr; 3. Shane Miller; 4. Craig Owings; 5. Eric Diamond; 6. Bobby Lockhart. JUNIOR SPACE CADETS: 1. Nick Madde; 2. Matty Johnson; 3. Pierce Flynn; 4. Porter Hogan; 5. CD Kinley; 6. Christian Homan. COSMIC LEGENDS: 1. Paul Naude; 2. Phil Johnson; 3. Peter “PT” Townend; 4. Wee Man. COSMIC PROS: 1. Chris Ward; 2. Kalani Rob; 3. Tyler Warren; 4. Tom Curren. ROCKET MEN: 1. John Gorak; 2. Jeremy Hansen; 3. Ryan Franz; 4. Tyler Aimer; 5. Red; 6. Mike Voegtlin. ROLLING STONES: 1. Perry Fannes; 2. Rick Toohey; 3. Parry Foskett; 4. Lawrance Quigley;

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5. Ralphie Andrews; 6. Mark Fewell. For a photo slideshow from the event, log on to www.danapointtimes.com. NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 5, November 5-6, Newport Beach, 54th Street Local finishers only. MEN: 2. Griffin Colapinto, SC. JUNIORS: 4. Griffin Colapinto, SC. MINI GROMS: 3. Crosby Colapinto, SC. WOMEN: 1. Tia Blanco, SC. GIRLS: 2. Tia Blanco, SC. AIRSHOW: 1. Griffin Colapinto, SC; 5. Colt Ward, SC; 6. Colin Deveze, SC. PERFORMER OF THE EVENT: Griffin Colapinto. SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 1, October 29, Huntington Beach, 9th Street TEAM RESULTS: 1. Shorecliffs (213); 2. Marco Forster (188); 3. Bernice Ayer (173.5); =4. Niguel Hills (97); =4. Thurston (97); 6. Vista Del Mar (64); 7. Don Juan Avila (46.5). BOYS: 1. Kei Kobayashi, Shorecliffs; 2. Danny Kenduck, Niguel Hills; 3. Shane Hardy, Shorecliffs; 4. Lucas Taub, Marco Forster; 5. Connor Dand, Shorecliffs; 6. Rio Donaldson, Bernice Ayer. BOYS LB: 1. Jacob Atwood, Shorecliffs; 2. Noah Atwood, Shorecliffs; 3. Rio Donaldson, Bernice Ayer; 4. David Levy, Marco Forster; 5. Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer; 6. Cole Griffo, Marco Forster. WOMEN: 1. Malia Ward, Shorecliffs; 2. Malia Osterkamp, Vista Del Mar; 3. Ashley Beeson, Niguel Hills; 4. Maya Harrison, Bernice Ayer; 5. Maddy Kristensen, Thurston; 6. Coco Putnam, Thurston. WOMENS LB: 1. Rachael Tilly, Shorecliffs; 2. Maya Harrison, Bernice Ayer; 3. Myah Bradshaw, Marco Forster; 4. Kailey Biggs, Shorecliffs; 5. Meg Roh, Marco Forster; 6. Kyla Kelley, Vista Del Mar. BODYBOARD: 1. Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer; 2. Derek Reynolds, Bernice Ayer; 3. Shane Kimbrough, Bernice Ayer; 4. Patrick Bishop, Marco Forster; 5. Tristan Ray, Marco Forster; 6. Jaren Harrell, Shorecliffs. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for full results.

UPCOMING EVENTS November 19: SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 2, Oceanside, Harbor December 3-4: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 5, Oceanside South Jetty December 3-4: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 6, Huntington Beach, Pier December 17-18: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 7, Cardiff by the Sea, Seaside Reef www.danapointtimes.com