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Man Shoots, Kills Intruder A Dana Point resident shot and killed a man who broke into his home late Monday night E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

A quiet Dana Point neighborhood became a hub of police and media activity Monday night after a resident shot and killed a would-be burglar inside his home on Capistrano by the Sea. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Bill Brough New Chief of Staff for Diane Harkey

Steven Weinberg Comments on Doheny Village Plan

GROM OF THE WEEK: Kailey Biggs of Capistrano Beach

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City and Business Calendar SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Recycling Event at Dana Hills High 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, hosts its next community recycling event. Residents can drop off plastic bottles and aluminum cans in the school parking lot for students from the school’s chapter of the California Scholastic Federation and other school organizations to collect and sort. Funds collected are distributed by the PTSA for student programs. Future events will be held

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Feb. 11 and 25, March 10 and 24, April 21, May 5 and 19 and June 16.

For more info, email president@ dhhsptsa.com.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 Doheny Village Meeting 6 p.m. A joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission discussing the Doheny Village Plan will be held at the Community Center gymnasium, 34052 Del Obispo Street, 949.248.3563, www.danapoint.org

Tech Help at the Library 3 p.m.-5 p.m. every Wednesday a volunteer will be available to offer free cell phone, e-book and computer help at the Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, 949.496.5517, www.ocgov.com

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…Wave Powered Generators?

THE LATEST: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on January 24 held two preliminary public meetings on a proposed Ocean Wave Electricity Generator farm.

Carolyn Templeton, an environmental biologist with the FERC Office of Energy Projects, gave an overview of the 3.186 million kilowatt plan that could eventually place 2,677 ocean wave-powered electrical generators about 2,000 feet off the coast near the San Onofre Nuclear Generating plant.

Templeton and project applicant Dr. Chong Hun Kim of JD Products, LLC, fielded questions from the audience. The company was issued preliminary permits to study the project in 2010.

About 20 attended the meetings, including representatives from groups like the Surfrider Foundation, the State Parks Department, private energy-related companies, Southern California Edison and Camp Pendleton.

Tuesday’s meetings focused on studying phase 2 of the approximately five-year FERC process—prototype and testing— which could include an access road south of SONGS and an assembly-line style set-up to assemble and deploy 766 test generator buoys.

Phase 3 will depend on whether the 2022 planned decommission of SONGS actually happens.

Comments from the 7 p.m. audience included the reminder that the area proposed for the project is Camp Pendleton property and is being leased to the State Parks. The lease is set to expire in 2021.

WHAT’S NEXT: FERC’s comment deadline is February 21, 2012.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information contact FERC project coordinator Kenneth Dana Point Times January 27–February 2, 2012

Hogan at Kenneth.hogan@ferc.gov or 202.502.8434 or visit www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/ferconline.asp. —Andrea Swayne

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…CUSD Finances?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District staffers say the poor economic climate is forcing teachers to work longer. In 2007-08, for example, 84 teachers (certificated employees) retired, but that number dropped dramatically to 26 in 2010-11.

The staff report says the district can offer a supplementary retirement program through Public Agency Retirement Services that would save the district at least $600,000 a year. CUSD faces as much as $30 million in necessary budget cuts.

The report doesn’t estimate how many teachers are eligible to retire under the plan, or what number of teachers staffers expect to take advantage of the offer.

WHAT’S NEXT: Trustees were scheduled to meet Wednesday night and the board was expected to again consider potential boundaries for future trustee elections.

The changes come after the Census and a voter-approved measure that will see trustees elected by their local areas, instead of at large. The final vote on the voter boundaries is expected February 13.

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

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…Councilman Brough?

THE LATEST: Dana Point City Councilman Bill Brough was chosen by Assemblywoman Diane Harkey to serve as her new chief of staff.

Brough’s post began on January 3. He was elected to a four-year term on the City Council in November 2010.

Harkey’s former chief of staff, Sherry Hodges left the position after announcing she will run for the 74th District California State Assembly seat being vacated by Martin Garrick, who terms out in 2012.

According to Brough, the timing was mutually advantageous as Harkey’s offer came at time when—with both kids in school— he was looking to trade in his home-based consulting business and return to the corporate world.

“I have tremendous respect for Diane and what she wants to accomplish in her public career,” said Brough. “I look forward to helping her accomplish her goals.”

vehicles head-on. One vehicle overturned in front of the Capistrano Trading Post, across Camino Capistrano from Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Five people were injured in the accident, although Anderson’s injuries were the most significant. She was taken to Mission Hospital’s intensive-care unit and has since been transferred to Kaiser Permanente in Irvine.

WHAT’S NEXT: Brough will spend about one week per month in Sacramento but will be based in the district. His will manage Harkey’s staff, offices and budgets and help her to push her legislative priorities.

FIND OUT MORE: www.danapointtimes. com. —Jonathan Volzke and Andrea Swayne

FIND OUT MORE: www.dianeharkey.com —AS

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… the Six-Car Accident?

THE LATEST: Orange County Republican activist Alice Anderson was seriously injured January 21 when her car swerved into oncoming lanes on Camino Capistrano, triggering in a six-car collision in San Juan Capistrano.

Anderson, a Dana Point resident, represents the 73rd Assembly District on the Orange County Republican Central Committee and is the parliamentarian of the Capistrano Valley Republican Women, Federated.

Anderson, 79, was traveling west on Ortega Highway about 6:15 p.m. when she apparently swerved from the left-turn lane at Camino Capistrano and made a right turn, Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino said. Anderson headed north in the southbound lanes on Camino Capistrano, striking two other

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WHAT’S NEXT: Anderson was in good spirits on Thursday and said in a telephone call that she’s recuperating and would be having arm surgery on Friday.

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…New Seatbelt Law?

THE LATEST: The Orange County Health Care Agency has announced a new law for 2012 via their Buckle Up Orange County program.

A new state law, in effect this month, says children under the age of 8 must be properly buckled into a car seat or booster in the back seat.

Vehicle seat belts may be used to secure children 8 and over if they fit properly “with the lap belt low on the hips, touching the upper thighs and the shoulder belt crossing the center of the chest.”

All children who are too short to wear a seat belt properly must ride in a booster or car seat.

WHAT’S NEXT: “The bottom-line is everyone in the car must be properly buckled up. Drivers may be fined more than $475 and get a point on their driving record,” the BUOC homepage announcement says.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, see www.ochealthinfo.com/buoc. —AS www.danapointtimes.com

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Man Shoots, Kills Intruder A Dana Point resident shot and killed a man who broke into his home late Monday night

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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Dana Point man shot and killed an intruder in his home late Monday night, authorities said.

A resident was asleep in his home on the 34000 block of Capistrano by the Sea when he was awakened by a noise shortly before 11 p.m. Monday.

According to Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino the resident searched his home but went back to his room after finding nothing unusual in the house.

“A few minutes later the resident heard a noise again,” said Amormino. “This time he armed himself with a handgun.”

The resident opened his bedroom door, was confronted by a male intruder inside his house and fired multiple shots, hitting the man, Amormino said.

The number of shots fired is unclear at this time, he said.

Authorities believe the burglar escaped through the same window he used to enter the home and then died in the back yard.

The would-be burglar was later identified as Ross Thomas Wells Mortensen, 26, of San Juan Capistrano.

According to authorities and court records, Mortensen pleaded not guilty to unrelated burglary and theft charges in Orange County Superior Court just hours before being shot to death upon breaking into the house.

Court records also show that Mortensen was facing burglary charges and felony drug charges from separate arrests in October, as well as other drug charges dismissed in July.

The incident left residents in the quiet hilltop neighborhood a bit shaken but also stunned, as many we spoke with didn’t find out about the shooting until Tuesday morning.

Patricia Beishline, a resident of the Fountains at Sea Bluffs retirement community just nine houses down from the home where the shooting took place, said she didn’t hear a thing Monday night.

“I walk my dog Penny every night on this street and am always very observant. It was a few hours earlier but I didn’t notice any strangers in the area when we went for our walk that night,” Beishline said. “My window faces the street and I didn’t hear a thing either.”

Fountains at Sea Bluffs Executive Director Terry Brown on Tuesday morning said his residents became aware of the incident on Tuesday as well. They realize that things like this happen, although rarely in Dana Point, he said.

“Any event like this is of concern to our community as a whole but our residents seem to be mostly unshaken,” said Brown. “We are a very tight-knit group that watches out for one another. With security on duty 24 hours a day and an emergency call button inside every residence, the people here have expressed confidence in our security systems Also, the Dana Point police have done a great job of maintaining a presence in the neighborhood.”

Marlene Lopez lives just two houses down from the home on the corner where the shooting occurred, and didn’t hear the shots either, but said that the incident had

Dana Point Times January 27–February 2, 2012

Two bullet holes can be seen on the window at the Dana Point home, on the corner of Village and Capistrano by the Sea, where a would-be burglar was shot and killed by a resident Monday night. Photo by Andrea Swayne

left her a little unnerved.

Lopez said she was awakened by a text message sent by her grandson alerting her and her other grandson to the shooting.

“My 19-year-old grandson was on his way home and couldn’t come up Village because the police had the street blocked off. That was the first we heard of the incident,” said Lopez. “It’s a bit unnerving because this is such a quiet neighborhood. I’ve never heard of anyone being burglarized here, except the same house, but that was some time ago.”

It seems the man on the corner had been a victim of theft at least once before according to Lopez who recalled finding some credit and business cards in her trash can one morning about a year and a half ago. The following day the man in the corner house mentioned to her that he had chased an intruder from his garage early the previous morning when he was getting ready to go leave for work. He told her the intruder had taken his wallet.

Dana Point Chief of Police Lt. Mark Levy said that the open garage theft Lopez spoke of is the most common form of theft in the city.

“To have someone actually enter a house is very unusual. Most of the burglary calls we get are related to theft from an open garage door or an open vehicle,” said Levy. “This is not common crime in Dana Point.

Over 95 percent of our crimes are property crimes.

I can’t even recall the last time a resident shot an intruder within the city limits.”

The shooting has inevitably brought up the oft asked question: If an intruder breaks into my home, do I have the right to shoot them?

It is a complicated question with regard to the law.

C.D. Michel, spokesman for the California Rifle and Pistol Association—the official state association of the National Rifle Association founded in 1875—explained that there is a law in California that creates a legal presumption that when you use deadly force to defend yourself against an intruder in your home, you’re presumed to be acting in lawful self defense.

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“If you kill someone, it is a homicide,” said Michel. “But there are certain justifications the law recognizes that make a homicide justifiable. One such justification is self defense.”

Michel went on to say that in order to be deemed justifiable, the killer must be in immediate fear of great bodily injury or death.

“You can’t just shoot someone for stealing your property,” he said. “But if someone is in your house, you’re also not obligated to give them fair warning. You’re not held to the standard of a police officer or soldier. Unless new evidence is uncovered it seems pretty clear in this case that this was a righteous exercise of the fundamental right to defend yourself—a right that was reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in 2008 under the 2nd Amendment.”

According to Michel, the CRPA supports the assertion that even residents who don’t have guns in the home benefit from the deterrent effect caused by the fact that some of your neighbors do have guns and criminals don’t know which ones.

“We don’t advocate the use of deadly force except in the most dire of situations and so far this appears to have been one such situation,” Michel said.

Attempts to reach the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence for comments were unsuccessful.

Attempts to speak with the man who shot the intruder were also unanswered.

Lt. Levy would not speculate about any legal ramifications to the shooter and said that he expects homicide investigators to be working the case for at least another seven days minimum before releasing a full report.

Orange County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Staff Susan Schroeder, declined to comment on the case in general terms since the case has yet to be forwarded to her office.

“Without a complete investigation we can’t comment on whether charges will be filed against the resident,” she said. “You are allowed to defend yourself and your property with a reasonable amount of force. And reasonable force can not be determined without all the facts of the case.” DP www.danapointtimes.com

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Surterre Hosting eWaste Collection Surterre Properties real estate agents and volunteers are hosting a drive-thru eWaste Recycling Day Saturday, February 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the South Shores Church parking lot at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway in Dana Point.

Unused computers, printers, fax machines, televisions, etc. dropped off at the event will be taken to a recycling center to be properly disposed of by Surterre representatives.

This is a free service with no forms to complete.

Earth Resource Foundation, an environmental, educational nonprofit organization developed to empower the public with the resources needed to make environmentally sustainable choices and changes, is the beneficiary.

“Our commitment to our environment and to local organizations that are trying to spread the word is unwavering,” said Paula Ansara-Wilhelm, chief marketing officer of the Newport Beach-based luxury real estate firm. “Surterre Properties agents have sought out ways that we can get more involved and the eWaste Collection Day is one result. In the process, we can generate attention for the Earth Resource Foundation while disposing of unwanted electronics in a safe and productive way.”

This recycling event is only one of the many ways Surterre is getting involved in greener practices.

Eco-friendly and recycled materials—including low emissions paint and finishes— were utilized in every aspect of the creation of Surterre’s Orange County locations, including the new Monarch Beach office.

For more information about the event and Earth Resource, visit www.earthresource.org.

To find out more about Surterre Properties, visit www.surterreproperties.com.

Elks Honor Fischle’s 40 Years The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 conducted its annual tribute to members for years of service at a recent meeting.

Exalted Ruler Gloria R. LeCouvre presided over the meeting, Lodge Secretary Charlie Hart acted as master of ceremonies and over 121 service pins were awarded.

“Pins are awarded for five-year increments of service. We affectionately call it ‘Old Timers Night’ and it is always a fun filled gettogether for the recipients and attendees,” Hart said. “There is always lots of storytelling from the older members about the early history of our Lodge.”

Members attending the meeting were awarded five through 55 year pins.

John Fischle of Dana Point was awarded a 40-year service pin. Other local award Dana Point Times January 27–February 2, 2012

winners included Jim Elder of San Juan Capistrano for 35 years of service and San Clemente’s Eugene Totera of San Clemente for his 60 years of membership.

“Our Elks Lodge prides itself on the increasing numbers of younger men and women who are becoming members.

We love to see those young families here enjoying themselves at a Friday night dinner as they are certainly the future of our Elks organization.” LeCouvre said.

“Nevertheless, I think it is great when we honor our old timers. They are the people who built and made the Elks the charity organization it is today.”

The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Elks Lodge No. 2444, celebrating 42 years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of 10 lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 144-year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”

For more information contact Hal Mattson, Lodge Publicity, at 949.830.3557

Macrides Named Realtor of the Year by OC Realtors Gary Macrides, a Dana Point resident and recent addition to Surterre Properties, was named Realtor of the Year by the Orange County Association of Realtors.

Through dedication Gary Macrides. and perseverance, he’s Courtesy photo earned a solid reputation as a trustworthy agent who expertly assembles the most favorable outcomes possible. His loyal following of repeat and referral clients is the ultimate testament to his ethics and level of quality that defines his work.

“I’m incredibly honored to have been named Realtor of the Year by my peers at OCAR — it’s a prestigious designation that acknowledges the ethical way I conduct my business and underscores my commitment to my clients,” Macrides said. “My reputation as a real estate professional and realtor hinges on the quality of service that I provide, and this is a wonderful testament to that. It’s my goal in 2012 to further perfect my brand of service.”

Both Macrides and wife and business partner Kelly, are Dana Point homeowners and avid animal lovers who support local animal shelters, having rescued a number over the years, five of which they currently call family.

Macrides is an active part of the community having served in a number of

Gloria LeCouvre, Exalted Ruler (L) and Lodge Secretary Charlie Hart (R) congratulate Dana Point’s John Fischle (center) on 40 years of Elks membership. Courtesy photo

capacities at the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as an ambassador. He is also a Meals on Wheels volunteer, an advanced member of the Dana Point Community Emergency Response Team and has held many posts in county and state realtors’ associations.

Macrides can be reached at 949.370.6827 or gmacrides@surterreproperties.com.

Doheny Blues Headliners Announced for 2012 Fest Omega Events, producers of the annual Doheny Blues Festival have announced that Gregg Allman and The Steve Miller Band will be headlining this year’s event.

The 2012 festival is set for May 19 and 20 and the lineup will also include acts like Buddy Guy, Los Lonely Boys, Johnny Winter, Tab Benoit, Imelda May, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and more to be announced soon. Weekend passes to the show will go on sale Friday, January 20 at 10 a.m.

Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 949.360.7800 or at the Omega Events box office, 10 Rancho Circle in Lake Forest. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For ticket pricing and information, log on to www.omegaevents.com/dohenyblues.

Dana Point Residents Make Pepperdine Dean’s List Pepperdine University students Meghan McDonough and Katharine McDonough of Dana Point have been named to the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester

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In order to earn Dean’s List honors, students must be in the upper 10 percent of their class and maintain a 3.5 or better grade point average. This year, these students are among only 284 students to receive the honor.

Seaver College, located in Malibu, California, is the undergraduate school for Pepperdine University, a Christian institution committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service and leadership.

Local VFW Post in TET Parade Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 Ladies Auxiliary will take part in the Westminster TET Parade, Saturday, January 28, 9:30 a.m. on Bolsa Avenue between Magnolia and Bushard Streets in Westminster.

Other participants will include the U.S. Marine Color Guard from Camp Pendleton, Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums and active duty Marines from Aircraft Group 39.

The song “Light The Torch – Torch 1975” co-written by Jessica Nguyen and Dana Point’s own Col. Joe Snyder of VFW Post 9934 will be sung along the parade route promoting peace and harmony throughout the world.

Nguyen is the founder of Torch 1975, Inc. an organization created with a mission to support America’s veterans and serve as an extension of her Vietnamese community’s devotion to American heroes.

For detailed parade route and parking information, log on to the City of Westminster’s website at www.westminster-ca.gov.

Information about Dana Point VFW Post 9934 can be found online at www.vfwpost9934.org.

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ANDREA SWAYNE 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, January 24 COURT ORDER VIOLATION Selva Road, 34000 Block (8:09 p.m.)

A man said a female roommate he has a restraining order against, was back in her room and refusing to leave. A 40-year-old unemployed woman was arrested.

KEEP THE PEACE Olinda Drive, 33800 Block (6:23 p.m.)

A man said his female roommate threw eggs at his car and then locked him out when he went to clean it up.

Monday, January 23 RECKLESS DRIVING Camino Capistrano/Camino Mira Costa

(10:17 p.m.) Someone was seen filming a black four-door sedan as it went screeching back and forth on Camino Capistrano.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Monarch Bay Drive, 500 Block (9:29 p.m.)

A group of juveniles was seen loitering beside a white Camaro in the Beach Club parking lot. The caller didn’t know what the kids were doing but wanted them gone.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24200 Block (2:42 p.m.) A gray Econoline van with tinted windows was parked at the Ocean Institute since the day before. The vehicle looked as if someone may be living inside, the caller said.

CITIZEN ASSIST Monarch Bay Drive, 0 Block (10:13 a.m.)

A woman requested to speak with deputies regarding a call she received from a male subject claiming he was with the DEA. CITIZEN ASSIST La Cresta Drive, 24700 Block (6:49 a.m.)

A caller reported having an ongoing issue with a neighbor who continually places their trash cans in front of the caller’s driveway.

Sunday, January 22 CITIZEN ASSIST San Raphael, 0 Block (9:38 p.m.) A man called police when he was unable to exit

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Bomb Scare Suspect Gets 4 Months in Brig

Horses at Capistrano Stable Under Quarantine

The Navy hospitalman whose notebook ramblings about bombing San Clemente High prompted an evacuation on the first day of school will serve four months in the brig, must forfeit $3,976 of pay and was demoted to the lowest pay grade during his special court martial hearing Tuesday.

Daniel P. Morgan pleaded guilty to one charge of unauthorized absence and one charge of disorderly conduct in military court at Camp Pendleton. In court, the hospitalman apologized to the community of San Clemente and to the Marines and Navy for his actions.

Morgan also faces an administrative hearing with superiors in his assigned unit that will likely result in his discharge from the U.S. Navy, attorneys said.

Shortly after the hospitalman arrived at Camp Pendleton he struggled to adjust and had begun to hear voices, Morgan said in court.

The prosecutor sought a five months sentence, a pay cut for five months and a demotion. Morgan’s attorney argued he was a “good kid” and the episode had been atypical. — Stacie N. Galang

More than a dozen horses at Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Stable have been infected with neuropathogenic equine herpes virus-1, prompting a quarantine at the stables and a visit from the State Veterinarian’s Office.

The virus does not affect humans, but has sent shivers through Capistrano’s equestrian community. It is contained at Rancho Sierra on Avenida de La Vista.

There is no vaccine specifically for the virus, and the stable will be quarantined for 21 days past the last visible symptoms.

As of Thursday, the state reported 16 horses have tested positive for the virus, but only one has displayed neurological damage.

About 100 horse owners and others gathered at Stone Field January 19 to meet with Dr. Kent Fowler, animal-health branch chief at the Food and Agriculture Department. He said containing the virus relied on them and urged horse owners to take their animal’s temperature frequently. See www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/ equine_herpes_virus.html.

— Jonathan Volzke

his home through the front door because someone had stretched a bungee cord across it. The man was able to exit his residence through the garage door.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION Calle la Primavera, 33700 Block (3:18 p.m.) A caller contacted deputies to report a neighbor as possibly being a hoarder. Items in the front yard are overflowing to the street causing a parking problem and it is getting really ugly, the caller said.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION Copper Lantern/La Paz Avenue (10:36 a.m.) A man was seen walking two dogs.

One of the dogs was off leash, the caller reported.

KEEP THE PEACE Ritz Cove Drive, 100 Block (10:17 a.m.)

A neighbor was reportedly putting dog poop in the caller’s mailbox.

Saturday, January 21 CITIZEN ASSIST Christina Drive, 33000 Block (7:40 p.m.)

A group of juveniles was shining a green laser through a man’s window from across the street. The caller was upset that the kids lied to him when he confronted them.

The caller had the laser in his possession and the subjects were still across the street when the police were called.

Friday, January 20 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34300 Block (5:49 p.m.) A female convenience store attendant called authorities when a man kept coming up to the windows blowing kisses and making other gestures at her.

The caller told police the man is a local who is on probation for stealing women’s underwear from the laundromat. The man was described as heavy-set with brown hair, a black baseball cap, white shirt and jeans.

ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON Westborne Drive, 25300 Block (11:34 a.m.) A male caller reported his 30-yearold brother for throwing boiling water at his mother the night before. An unemployed 30-year-old man was arrested and his bail was set at $50,000.

VANDALISM REPORT Pacific Coast Highway/Crown Valley Parkway (9:41 a.m.) A grocery store manager called to report graffiti.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Del Prado, 24500 Block (12:59 a.m.)

Police responded to a report of loud banging noises coming from an apartment garage. The caller said the noise sounded as if someone was breaking into something. A 52-year-old woman who gave her occupation as “banker” was arrested.

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GUEST OPINION: Steven H. Weinberg, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Dana Point

Bringing New Life to Historic Capistrano Beach Downtown B y now, you’ve probably heard that the City of Dana Point has begun a comprehensive planning effort for the Doheny Village area. A new Doheny Village Plan is intended to serve as a stimulus plan to revitalize and beautify the area. The Doheny Village Plan is hoped to bring new life to the business and residential community and establish a clear new direction for future revitalization of this Capistrano Beach downtown area.

A successful Doheny Village public workshop was held in the heart of Doheny Village on November 5. This was the first outreach effort for the Doheny Village revitalization plan underway with the city’s consultant, Roma Design Group. Attendance included property owners, business representatives, residents, city leaders and staff. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and ideas. The excellent comments received are assisting city staff and consultants as we proceed with preparation of the Doheny Village Plan.

A wide range of public comments were received, including the desire for trees and landscaping, a need for better connections to other areas of town and requests for

neighborhood-serving businesses and pocket parks. Some comments were full of hope for a lively, vibrant Doheny Village area.

Some comments were requests for code enSteven Weinberg forcement and the need for fresh paint. It was clear that attention is wanted and needed for Doheny Village.

The next step in preparation of the Doheny Village Plan will be a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting. It will be held on January 31 at 6 p.m. at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street. Attendees will hear a summary of the comments received at the last meeting and see a presentation from Roma Design Group with alternative strategies for revitalization.

This will allow the City Council and Planning Commission to receive additional public input and discuss the vision for the Doheny Village Plan.

I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on the City Council and

Planning Commission to direct our attention toward the renewal and enhancement of this important Dana Point neighborhood and business district.

Thank you for your interest in the future of Doheny Village. The community feedback and enthusiasm has been encouraging. I invite you to come learn the status

of the Doheny Village Plan and share your ideas at the January 31st meeting. I’ll see you there!

More information can be found on the city’s website at www.danapoint.org. DP PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are 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.

Letters to the Editor THANK YOU, SUE WALSH HAROLD KAUFMAN, Dana Point

No one is more deserving of being the first Volunteer of the Month than Sue Walsh. She has been singularly dedicated to the welfare of Dana Point animals for many, many years. Not only was she one of the co-founders of the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), but she was the force responsible for convincing the City Council of partnering with the City of San Clemente to form the Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA).

Sue saw us through the early years of that Dana Point Times January 27–February 2, 2012

authority and worked very hard to get the not-always-cooperative Friends of San Clemente Animals (FOSCA) to accept and work with the ARF volunteers. There was many a tear shed and many a hand wrung during those days and Sue was the calming and reasonable voice in the fray.

Thanks Sue, from all of the animals in Dana Point.

And to Mayor Anderson—The Volunteer of the Month is a great idea. What a wonderful way to honor those among us that make a real difference in our quality of life but never get the recognition they really deserve.

This is such a great idea that I wish it had been mine.

WHERE’S THE COMMON SENSE? CAROLE WELING, Dana Point

The City of Dana Point has only one access from the San Diego Freeway and that is the ramp called PCH/Beach Cities whether you are proceeding north or south. When anyone using this freeway off ramp enters into the city of Dana Point they must cross over the San Juan Creek.

What is the first site that one sees approaching the city center? It is the “dump

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site” on the south side of the creek. Here is a very large parcel (acres) of land that the city is using for parking vehicles, dumping wood, dumping metal and dumping anything else that one can think of that creates a “dump yard.” The area is quite large and cannot be missed and gives an extremely poor impression of the city’s ability to address esthetic and health issues. Also, on the north side of the creek there is another large parcel of land that the city fails to keep clean and presentable; only taken action when an email of concern is received.

Lady Bird Johnson would be turning over in her grave if she viewed this city-created www.danapointtimes.com

SOAPBOX

Letters to the Editor (cont.) mess. Why is it that everything that the City of Dana Point has no use for gets the “dump” in the center of the city? I can think of no other city that greets its visitors with a dump site in the middle of its business district. What happened to common sense?

What happened to including all of Dana Point in their upgrade plans? The sites that are referred to are a total disgrace as the city continues to function without a modicum of shame.

I have always wondered why the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel never wanted to changed its name to its real location, Dana Point. Now I know.

TOWN CENTER TRAFFIC PLAN FLAWED KENT WELTON, Dana Point

All-way chaos aside from the two-way traffic congestion implementation idea, I read that the plan is to install all-way stops at Ruby Lantern, Violet Lantern and Amber Lantern. I realize all that fairytale stuff about a town center and getting people to slow down and shop at local merchants, etc.

But what the city is proposing here is to create a real ugly traffic mess in Dana Point along a primary artery and Coast Highway thoroughfare. The city really has no idea that anything other than more congestion will result, which it depicts as “growth” and “improvement.” Before putting this plan in cement why doesn’t the city install these all-way stops now and see how residents like it, much less all the thru traffickers. My guess is that residents and thru traffickers alike will abhor this all-way stop and go, noise and smog-producing nonsense. Then there are the developer build-out goodies to create more density and congestion. Who is going to by those second and third story condos when the noisy traffic stops and starts below them, and they get to breathe in a big load of exhaust? Who is going to stop and shop because of these all-ways when they are more likely to be all-way road rage inducers driving an urge to get out of town?

This whole developer-driven redevelopment premise is another example of not leaving well enough alone, wherein city officials driven by their own high salaries and pensions create these schemes to generate

more tax revenue. The same can be said of a for-profit driven “county” government and the harbor remake. Look around the USA, the real winners are towns like Carmel and Mendocino where change, thankfully, does not occur and the better condition is retained—these towns’ very charm and on-going attraction. Clearly, the hardest thing for government to do is to leave things alone that don’t need fixing, leave well enough alone and say “no” to developers always anxious to create the ever-more dense and overcrowded condition. Several weeks ago I asked the council whether, if this plan created more traffic congestion and the residents decide they do not want it, the city will undo the damage. I never got a “yes” or “no” answer to that question—one the residents of Dana Point would like answered.

CITY’S ‘LOOK AHEAD’ MYOPIC SHER FULLER, Dana Point

Looking forward (“A Look Ahead” DP Times, January 6, 2012) what our current City Council deems paramount in 2012 for the future of our city moving forward is indeed telling. It’s all about lighting and artwork for the Town Center, plastic bags, and volunteer of the month recognition for Lara Anderson. I give Lisa Bartlett the top award for using so many words to say so little, i.e., “prudent planning” and the continually addressed “Doheny Village Plan.”

Bill Brough gets the second award for his “conservative mindset” and permit holiday idea; a totally ineffectual brainstorm.

As it appears everyone is on the sex offenders in parks bandwagon, are there any actual stats on sex offenders in any of Dana Point’s parks? Sounds good though doesn’t it. Scott Schoeffel’s banging the drum for tourism and the Town Center Plan is not new or innovative—another talker with no new ideas.

Now, not one person on the City Council addressed a real and pressing problem in Dana Point—the homeless. It’s not all about $40,000 water fountains in the Town Center; it’s not all about tourism; it’s not all about plastic bags and volunteer of the month recognition. How about recognizing that Dana Point has a large homeless popu-

lation and if the council wants to keep their eyes closed to this fact, it’s very telling.

They use the resources of the city to give 50 bikes to kids—nothing wrong with that but how about using their rather limited imagination and some city resources to show that they care more about our homeless? They walk our streets, they sleep in the bushes and parks and the harbor.

They are not invisible by any means. As for wanting to attract tourism; it’s obvious that the tourists who visit our city see the homeless. I wonder what they think about how our fine city cares for its homeless.

Bottom line: They aren’t invisible; they are people down and out. The city that puts out a hand to them is a city with heart.

Does Dana Point have one?

THREE CHEERS FOR DANA POINT JOSEPH L. MCCLEARY, Dana Point

Three Cheers: As I read “A Look Ahead” in the DP Times issue for January 6, 2012, I gave in to my long-held urge to write a fan letter for our great town.

Hip: Cheers for the enviable position of our city officials, especially when the big leagues are serving up nothing but bad news about the financial woes and inability of politicians generally to find any appealing information for our state and nation.

It sent a thrill up my spine to read, “The city of Dana Point is one of the few cities in California that has no outstanding debt, no unfunded pension liability and substantial cash reserves.” What would our citizens give to hear something like that about California and the U.S.? Wouldn’t the heavy hitters love to find and opening for their candidacy that begs the question, “What will we do with all this money?”

Hip: “I will continue to support…the businesses and tourist serving communities [that] allow our residents to continue to enjoy our great coastal city where we strive to be the best city to live, work and play,” promises one of our council persons.

Much is being said locally about putting Dana Point on the map as a “destination” for tourists. Certainly, it is well to see the tourist strangers in our midst. Having visited the famed French Riviera at Monaco, I am not embarrassed to refer to our home

as America’s Riviera. Our salubrious climate and scenic Mediterranean architecture rival its famed namesake. My partner and I, having traveled in six of the seven continents, muse on the possibility of starting a ‘guided tours of South County” business, aping some we’ve enjoyed in sites in other countries.

Hooray: But most of all is the quality of life we enjoy from Capo Beach to the village to Monarch Beach. We benefit from the small-town atmosphere, yet have within easy reach all the amenities of the big city—good schools, a variety of churches, a magnificent marina, superb medical services, vast commercial markets, fine cuisine, cultural offerings, terminals that lead to wherever in the world one might wish to be. My most taxing demand is to arise of a beautiful morning and look outside to assure myself that the shore is within a stone’s throw of where I stand. The ocean is still there; as are the parks, streets, businesses and other people-serving facilities. What more can one ask? Being for the most part a career grump, I could devise a “To Do” list that would consume an entire city council meeting to enumerate. But then, since I moved here in 1987, I have lived in the same house and still gasp every time I drive down Golden Lantern to view the blue shoreline dotted by sailboats and maybe a whale tail if I’m lucky.

The population of Orange County has tripled in the years I’ve lived here in Xanadu. And from here, it’s my destination to an urn—but then there’s no hurry.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU 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.

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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THE LIST A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

friday

JEFF PETERSON 7:30 p.m.

The Slack Key Superstar Direct from Hawaii plays at Dana Point Community House, for the Lord of the Strings series. Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

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THE RYZING NICK TERRAFRANCA 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Live music at Wind and Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

SPANISH WINE TASTING 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. $12 for five wines at San Clemente Wine Company. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

DUSTIN FRANKS 10 p.m. Live music at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

saturday

FITNESS BOOT CAMP 9:30 a.m. San Clemente Boot Camp holds a free session at the RSC Tennis & Fitness Club for ages 18-55. 111 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, 949.929.0140, www.SanClementeBootCamp.com.

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RECYCLING EVENT 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Community recycling event at Dana Hills High School in the parking where residents can drop off plastic bottles and aluminum cans to benefit students. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, president@dhhsptsa.com, www.danapoint.org.

LIVING ART GALLERY ART SHOW 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

New art exhibit titled “The Panelists” on display through Feb. 14. Free admission. 3107 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949-294-6424, www.sclivingartgallery.com.

FUNDRAISING CAR WASH 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Get your car washed in the Wal-Mart parking lot with proceeds helping San Clemente’s adopted 2nd Battalion 4th Marines. 951 Avenida Pico, 760.763.0183, www.san-clemente.org.

Dana Point Times January 27–February 2, 2012

ON STAGE: GEOFF TATE AND FRIENDS ACOUSTIC SET While there’s very little on Geoff Tate’s solo debut that couldn’t fit within the ever-evolving musical scope of Queensrÿche, the difference of a solo album lies in the expression of those songs and how they actually came to fruition.

SCT: Who are the “and friends” at your acoustic set? Tate: I think that some of the best music comes from collaboration, and some of the best collaboration comes from playing music with people that you care about and have a history with. I feel fortunate that my closest friends will be joining me for these concerts, friends that I have been playing music with for most of my life.

Jason Ames on guitar and vocal, Lyle Ronglien on guitar and vocal, Randy Gane on keyboards, Courtesy photo and Chris Zukas on guitar. After dinner at my home, the guitars usually are brought out and a jam session ensues. These concerts and this tour are really just an extension of that. Good friends, good wine, music and stories shared.

Your birthday is coming up January 14. How do you plan to celebrate? It is tradition in my family to celebrate one’s birthday for the entire month so... 17 days to go.

Geoff Tate performs at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano Sunday, January 29. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $25. For tickets, visit www.geofftate.com. For information, see www.queensryche.com. —A.J. Bardzilowski

MR. J 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live band set with Mr. J, dinner and dancing at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

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

LEROY 6:30 p.m.-close. Acoustic guitarist and troubadour of rock and country music at Zona’s. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.970.4568, ZonaItalianRestaurant.com/entertainment.

sunday

WYLAND ART LESSONS IN THE WILD 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Special art event by Dana Wharf aboard the Ocean Adventure Catamaran. Cost $44-$59. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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COVER FIRE 2:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

CAT VALENTINE 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Live music during brunch at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

TOOLS FOR CHANGE 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Ecology Center’s new interactive exhibition, featuring sustainable household products, a play area and learning space for children, and special weekend events. Open Saturdays and Sundays. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

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COOKING CLASS 7 p.m.

Cooking class at Enne Cucina. $35. Call for reservations.

481 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.492.1089, www.ennecucina.com.

FAMILY PAJAMA STORY TIME 7 p.m. The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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.

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WILL HEARD 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire and Taco Tuesday. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

BEN POWELL 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The vocalist performs at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

wednesday

GARDEN TOURS 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Explore Mission San Juan Capistrano with a tour guide.

Free with admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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

thursday

PLANET BEAUTY DANA POINT BEAUTY BAZAAR EVENT 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Manicure, facials, makeovers and more at the Beauty Bazaar. RSVP $10 required. 32525 Golden Lantern, Ste. D, Dana Point, 949.493.7111, planetbeauty.com.

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THE WHITE HOUSE GARDEN 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica hosts the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit featuring images of 18 acres of formal gardens, secluded natural retreats and expansive parkland that surrounded the White House. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

LOS RIOS GARDEN ANGELS 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet at the Montanez Adobe inside Los Rios Park to volunteer at the park, meet friends and more. Bring gloves. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

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

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ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50: Tom Blake

Single Man Thinks Women Talk Too Much on Dates S

id and I were on the DePauw University swimming team together 50 years ago. He’s always had strong opinions about dating, which may be one of the reasons he’s never married. Recently, he said one of the dating no-no’s he finds with women these days is that some talk too much.

Sid said: “Some men do it also but I think women have a corner on the market.

I have talked with several male friends who’ve said they really liked some lady but she just wouldn’t shut up. I have a sister that does it, and have also had an intense interest in some ladies except I couldn’t get a word in the discussion.

Sometimes I can’t even tell when they take a breath when they are talking. How is a good way to tell someone they are running their mouth too much?”

When I included Sid’s opinion in my On Life and Love After 50 newsletter, women responded with their own strong opinions.

Pauline said “Sid seems to have had a rough time, but unfortunately a lot of women get nervous and talking helps them get through the uncomfortable times. He needs more patience and also to

learn to tune the women out! Keep changing the subject and eventually they will run out of things to say!”

Ceil wrote “The biggest talker I ever met was my beloved late husband. When I first ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 met him, he -- the very

By Tom Blake picture of health and fitness -- told me he had written his own epitaph. I laughed and asked what it was.

“He never finished what he was saying,” he replied.

“As much as I loved him, he almost drove me to distraction at times, but he had many nice qualities, and I’m glad I stuck it out for our 25-year marriage. Sid is being way too rigid.”

Jillian: “Women talk too much? Hardly.

When I was going out with men I had met via Internet dating services, I was astounded at the nonstop chatter from many of them. When in a charitable mood, I ascribed their loquaciousness to first-date nerves. But the actual effect tended to be a domineering self-centeredness. It put

off any thoughts of a second date. I want a man who can carry on a conversation, but with me, not with himself.”

Thelma said “Arggghhhhh! I’ve experienced men who TALK TOO MUCH! More than I can count. But the worst part of it is when they finally stop talking and you start to say something--or worse yet, they ask you a question--then they jump back in and start talking again before you’ve even finished your sentence!”

She said she’s never called a man out on it until two days ago when she had a first date. They walked their dogs in a park. He kept interrupting her. After a half hour, she mentioned to him that his habit was rude. He apologized and told her the next time he’d talk less.

Thelma sent an update: “He called me this morning and even though he was talking slower he was still hogging the conversation and interrupting me when I tried to say something. I got the feeling he wasn’t listening. So, bleh, there goes another potential…”

Gale wrote “I know both men and women who are guilty. Suggestion for Sid: The next time he runs across a

chatty woman like this, he should ask politely ‘How about we share the talk space for a while?’ That should clue her in.”

Antoinette: “As a mid-55’s lady, I had to laugh as I can’t remember any of the men I have met or gone out with who didn’t love to monopolize the conversation. All I had to do to get someone to talk was to compliment them or ask what they enjoyed about their hobbies, work or traveling. When asked, a man will not turn down the opportunity to expand on anything as the majority of the time he will want to make his opinions known.

I’ve also found men love to gossip as much if not more than women.”

So, there you have it. Whether out on a senior date, or just with friends, be sure to share the conversation.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating.

To comment on his column, email him at TompBlake@gmail.com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAfter50.com. DP PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The only directory featuring Dana Point businesses exclusively AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

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

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

CAFE - DELI CATERING 949.388.8102

CHIROPRACTORS

CHRISTIAN CHURCHES 949.661.3151

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

COINS GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

Island Inspired Pool & Spa islandinspired@earthlink.net

Call Angela Edwards at 949.682.1667 or e-mail aedwards@danapointtimes.com.

FITNESS PROGRAMS

949.350.4692 Kevin

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

949.500.2909 949.496.1957 949.489.1955

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

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

Creative Environments Construction 949.496.3728 Design & Build #464468

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

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

949.661.5664

ELECTRICAL delta G electrical 949.360.9282 CA #657214, www.deltagelect.com

949.547.1000

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

Jolly Roger Restaurant 949.496.0855 34661 Golden Lantern, www.aloharestaurants.com Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com

SURF LESSONS Ocean Academy www.oceanacademy4u.com

949.218.4464

SURF SHOPS 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 Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 English Tutoring by Susan 949.481.0481 beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net Mathnasium 949.388.6555 Printing OC 949.388.4888 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com PSYCHOTHERAPY Corinne Rupert PhD, PsyD, MFT 949.488.2648 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 125, www.danapointpsychotherapy.com

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

UPHOLSTERY

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

WINDOW CLEANING

Bayside Window Cleaning 949.290.8230 Prudential California Realty, Shirley Tenger www.baysidewindowcleaning.com www.tengerteam.com 949.487.7700 Surterre Properties Monarch Beach, 949.464.3243 WINDOW COVERINGS McDaniel Gilmore Group Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 33522 Niguel Rd. Ste. 100, Monarch Beach 92629 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com www.mcdanielgilmoregroup.com

YOGA

Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.com

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

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

JUNIOR WATERMAN PROGRAM Ocean Academy www.oceanacademy4u.com

949.218.4464

JUNK REMOVAL

949.697.4517

LANDSCAPING Rocky Taylor Landscaping rjls@cox.net

949.697.1770

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

949.632.0081 949.493.3670

LOCKSMITH

DENTISTS

POOL & SPA SERVICE

RESTAURANTS

INSURANCE SERVICES

San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Green Dump Truck www.greendumptruck.com

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

949.831.7984

HAIR SALONS Mobile Salon Malina www.salonmalina.com Monarch Bay Haircutters 20 Monarch Bay Plaza Paragon Salon 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy.

949.496.9731

PRINT SHOP 949.248.1007

ICE CREAM

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

Christian Science Services 34102 La Plaza

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

Chick’s Plumbing www.chicks-plumbing.com

949.500.2909 ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, 949.489.1955 www.abcembroideryshop.com 949.248.8595

PLUMBING

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EMBROIDERY

BEAUTY SALONS Mobile Salon Malina www.salonmalina.com Paragon Salon 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Salon Revelation - Dayna Dallas 34192 Violet Lantern #2

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January 27, 3:15 p.m.

January 28, 5 p.m.

January 30, 7:30 p.m.

Before kicking off February with their final two regular season matches, the Dolphins host a Sea View League shootout against Mission Viejo.

UC Irvine’s men’s basketball team preps for a conference battle with UC Riverside as the Anteaters are poised to snap a losing skid. Info:

Back from a trip against Denver, the electrifying Clippers get set to face Oklahoma City in this Western Conference showdown.

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Bobcats vs. Lakers, Staples Center

Stars vs. Ducks, Honda Center

January 31, 7:30 p.m.

February 1, 7:30 p.m.

After two games on the road against Minnesota and Milwaukee, the purple and gold head back to Staples Center for a game against Charlotte.

Following a double dose of road games, the Anaheim Ducks return to home ice for a hard-hitting contest with the Dallas Stars.

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Dolphin Report: SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

BOYS BASKETBALL • The Dolphins (1-4 SCL, 10-11) stepped up their game, coming off two straight losses earlier this month as the team put up a 59-37 nonleague win against Laguna Hills on January 18. Dana Hills outscored the Hawks in all four frames, using a strong 22-9 fourth quarter to close out with the win. On the night, Hayden Fredrick finished with 20 points while Alex Brown totaled 11 points.

But, the team had trouble maintaining its momentum on January 20 as Dana Hills was dropped in a 68-57 loss to Mission Viejo. The first quarter proved the difference in this one as Mission Viejo leaped to a 19-9 lead and held one throughout the game despite solid production from the Dolphins to keep it close in the final three frames. Fredrick led with 14 points for Dana Hills while Landon Widerberg finished with 12 points with Cory Blau netting 10 points on the game.

The Dolphins traveled to take on San Juan Hills in nonleague play on January 25 followed by another road game at Tesoro on January 27.

Next 7 days: Feb. 3 at *El Toro, 7 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady Dolphins (1-5 SCL, 9-12) lost a nonleague game to Sonora High on January 16 by the final score of 57-46. Sonora’s win was fanned by a strong second quarter in which they outscored Dana Hills 13-7, crushing the Lady Dolphins’ hope for a comeback as the game wore on. Katie Underwood finished with 10 points while both Liz Durst and Emily Jaimerena each finished with nine points. The team next took on Mission Viejo on January 17 and was beat 53-42 at the sound of the final buzzer. The Lady Diablos outscored Dana Hills in each of the first three quarters before the Lady Dolphins kicked its offense into gear for a strong final frame finish. On the night, Underwood led with 11 points while Kristen Beckman finished with nine points.

The girls then made it three straight losses in a row after losing 59-30 to cross-town rival San Clemente on January 19. This one was over early as the Lady Tritons got ahead quick and continued to pad their lead throughout the final three quarters.

Dana Hills went on to face Laguna Hills on January 23 followed by a road game at Tesoro on January 26.

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BOYS SOCCER • Following a break in action from January 13-20, the Dolphins (1-2-2 SVL, 5-7-6) hit the pitch on the road against Trabuco Hills on January 20 and tied the Mustangs, 1-1. Both teams netted their lone goals in the second half as Vicente Ruiz found the back of the net for the Dolphins. At goal, Rony Alay had three saves.

Dana Hills went on to host Mission Viejo in Sea View League play on January 27.

Next 7 days: Feb. 3 at *Capo Valley, 3:15 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Dolphins (4-1 SVL, 115) suffered their first Sea View League loss this season after hitting the road for a match against Tesoro on January 19 and losing 2-1 to the Lady Titans.

Next, Dana Hills took in a home match against Laguna Hills in Sea View League play on January 24, hoping to get back some of that winning momentum they’ve been playing with all season.

Next 7 days: Jan. 31 at *Capo Valley, 3:15 p.m.

GIRLS WATER POLO • The Lady Dolphins (5-0 SVL, 14-12) played with plenty of thunder on January 19, as the girls throttled San Juan Hills in league play by the final score of 15-1. Dana Hills got out to an 8-0 lead after the first period before cruising into the half up 11-1—giving up their only goal of the game in the second period. The team then put this one into cruise mode for the final two periods, banging out two goals in both the third and fourth frames. On the game, Isabelle Ash and Carrie Pierce both finished with five goals while Julianna Burke had two goals. And, Erika Nielsen had a team high three steals on defense.

Dana Hills next traveled south to San Diego to participate in the Coronado Tournament January 2021, going 2-for-3 throughout two days of action. The girls got off to a great start trouncing East Lake 17-3 and edging M.L. King 15-13 on January 20. But, the team ran into a buzzsaw when they matched up with powerhouse Mater Dei on January 21, losing 15-3 to the Lady Monarchs. Things did not get much better from there for Dana Hills as the team lost its next two games that day—a 10-8 defeat at the hands of Carlsbad followed by a 9-3 beating from Rosary High.

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Senior guard Alex Brown goes for two against Mission Viejo.

Photo by Tony Tribolet/XPSPhoto.com

The Lady Dolphins got back to Sea View League play on the road against Mission Viejo on January 27.

Next 7 days: Feb. 3 vs. *Aliso Niguel, 4:45 p.m.

WRESTLING • After beating El Toro 70-3 on January 12 in a Sea View League dual, followed by a showdown on the mat with Aliso Niguel on January 19, the Dolphins entered the SC Rotary Tournament at San Clemente High on January 21 and finished out the day with a sixth place finish with 124 points. Temecula Valley took the top spot with 281 points followed by San Clemente (255 points) in second place and La Costa Canyon (197 points) in third place.

The team now prepares to face off against its league counterparts in the Sea View League Finals set for February 4.

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HELP WANTED GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANCE (CLERICAL WORK) Part-time 9am-12pm (Jan-April during tax season) Mature person, computer literate. Call: 949-481-4751 THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY IS PRESENTLY RECRUITING FOR TWO POSITIONS: PROGRAM AIDE (PART-TIME) Part-time Program Aide position to work with students ages 7-12 after school. Hours will be 2pm-6pm, Monday through Friday. Duties will include planning and implementing activities in one or more of the following areas: education; social recreation; arts and crafts; and physical education. Requirements: high school diploma, experience working with children, communication skills to deal with children and with the general public (bilingual in Spanish a plus), CPR and first aid certification.

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YOUTH TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DIRECTOR (FULL-TIME) Works with youth (ages 7 – 18) to teach computer and technology skills ranging from typing/keyboarding to computer software applications.

Generally works with 7 -30 youth per hour in the Computer Lab. Plans, implements and supervises a variety of creative programs with an emphasis on technology.

Creates a positive environment for youth in support of BGCA values. Promotes and markets programs to increase membership and attendance. Administers department within resources allocated. Maintains facilities for members’ health and safety. Updates Club website. Supports all audio/visual equipment usage.

Works with IT consultant to support and maintain the Club’s computer equipment and network. Drives Club van to transport members. May manage special programs or events. Communicates with staff, parents and members of the community to explain, promote and develop programs. Requirements: Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a BGC or similar organization planning and organizing youth development activities. • Associates degree •Strong communication skills and understanding of group dynamics • Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities • Basic knowledge of updating and managing websites • Ability to repair technology equipment • Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word) • Demonstrated ability to use AV equipment • Demonstrated skill with using video development software • CPR and First Aid certifications • Valid driver’s license and clear driving record. Must secure Class B license within one year of hire. • Ability to work a variable schedule generally between 9 am and 8 pm. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

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GROM OF THE WEEK Kailey Biggs Age: 13, Shorecliffs Middle School Kailey Biggs of Capistrano Beach has been surfing for seven years and is in her second year as a member of the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team. Kailey’s sportsmanship, versatility and ability to be competitive on both shortboards and longboards make her a valued member of the team. Her performances this season in Scholastic Surf Series contests have earned her a place on the podium in all of the events so far. Kailey also enjoys competing as a member of the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association team and has entered some specialty contests as well. She took fourth place at the DLSA Gathering of the Tribes contest at Church Beach earlier this month and won one of her favorite trophies a few seasons ago, taking second at a Roxy event. Kailey is an A and B student whose favorite subject is math. Her hobbies include learning to play the ukulele and cooking. She Kailey Biggs. Photo by Andrea Swayne also likes to play soccer and volleyball but prefers to do these sports only recreationally— to keep her competitive focus on surfing. Kailey says she would like to someday compete as a professional shortboarder, although she enjoys both longboarding and shortboarding equally. “When I’m surfing I feel amazing. Going down the line on a longboard and walking to the nose feels like walking on water. And, I like shortboard power moves like hitting the lip,” Kailey said. “For sure, surfing is one of the best things about growing up by the beach.” —Andrea Swayne

SHF Hires New Executive Director Bolton Colburn chosen to lead the nonprofit Surfing Heritage Foundation

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he San Clemente-based Surfing Heritage Foundation on Wednesday announced the hiring of Bolton Colburn as its new executive director.

The announcement put to rest months of rumors within the surf industry that the former Laguna Art Museum director and US amateur surfing champion (late 1970s) was being courted for the position.

“I am very excited to have Bolton on board. I have been a fan of his work with the Laguna Art Museum for some time and I think he is a great fit for us,” said SHF Creative Director and Curator Barry Haun.

“He brings an expertise with him that was previously a missing component.”

SHF founder and board member Dick Metz agrees, calling Colburn, “the ideal person to lead the foundation in the next phase of its development” and crediting his museum experience and surfing background as reasons for choosing him.

The Foundation announcement laid out Colburn’s extensive list of relevant experience as follows: “In his tenure at Laguna Art Museum, Colburn championed scholarly exhibitions of historical and contemporary

Bolton Colburn, former director of the Laguna Art Museum, is the new Executive Director of the Surfing Heritage Foundation. Photo by Tom Servais

art that often looked at the crossover between popular culture and high art, such as the seminal Surf Culture: The Art History of Surfing (2002), which traveled to venues in Honolulu, Hawaii, New York and Melboune, Australia. Colburn was the founding director of the newly reformed

Laguna Art Museum after its contentious merger with Newport Harbor Art Museum to become Orange County Museum of Art in 1996. When Mr. Colburn left Laguna Art Museum after fourteen years at the helm, the museum had a full-time staff of eleven employees, a budget of $1.3 million,

UPCOMING EVENTS January 28-29: Nike 6.0 Surfing America Prime Event No. 3, Santa Cruz, Steamer Lane February 11: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 6, Oceanside, South Jetty February 11-12: O’Neill Surfing America Prime Event No. 4, San Onofre, Upper Trestles February 18-19: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 7, Huntington Beach, Pier February 18-19: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 9, Ventura, C Street February 25: SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 3, Oceanside, Pier a collection of over 3,000 works of art and an exemplary exhibition program that regularly produced scholarly publications. Prior to that, he was senior curator at the Orange County Museum of Art (1995-1996), curator at Laguna Art Museum (1987-1995), and registrar at La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art (1981-1987).”

Colburn, who left the Laguna museum in May 2011, referred to his new position as his dream job. “In the last 10 years Surfing Heritage Foundation has done extraordinary things. I’m thrilled to be in a position to help the organization go the next thousand yards.

Surfing Heritage Foundation clearly has the collection, support, board of trustees, and staff to become a major player, regionally, nationally, and internationally in the museum field,” Colburn said. DP