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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 38

Penning a New Chapter for the Dana Point Library Fresh faces breathe new life into aging library system E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 8 Ericka Reeb moved into the children’s librarian role at the Dana Point Library nearly a year after her longtime predecessor, Carolyn Hopkins, fell ill and later retired in March 2012. Now, Reeb has taken the reins with a renewed perspective to bring the community “what’s in.” Photo by Andrea Papagianis

Boarders Banned from Cruising Six Monarch Bay Roadways, Sidewalks

Dolphins Football Topples Tritons in Emotional Game

Special Insert: The Shea Center BBQ and Family Faire

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Admission is free, for this weekly market at La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street, featuring produce, flowers and more. For more information, call 949.573.5033 or visit www.danapoint.org.

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Del Vezy Surf Contest and Luau 6 a.m.–10 p.m. The 24th annual Del Vezy Surf Contest kicks off at Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive. Tandem and longboard surfing contests and paddleboard races end at 3 p.m. and are followed by a Polynesian

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committee meet in the Public Works conference room, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 212, to discuss Salt Creek recycling, Poche Beach bird control strategies and results of the California Coastal Cleanup Day. For the meeting’s agenda, visit www.danapoint.org.

luau. Visit www.dohenylongboardsurfingassociation.org for more.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. The Planning Commission meets at City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern. For a review of the night’s discussion, log on to www. danapointtimes.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Senior Twilight Dinner 5 p.m. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St. Recommended $8 donation. To find out more, call 949.248.3536.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Ocean Water Quality Subcommittee Meeting 3 p.m. Members of the

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What’s Up With...

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… the Capo Beach Land?

THE LATEST: The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to proceed with the sale of unused land in Capistrano Beach, despite resident concerns.

The 3.2-acre parcels of land, located at 26351 and 26315 Via Canon, were purchased for $1.9 million by the Capo Bay Parks and Recreation District in 1992, with an intended park usage. The land was acquired by the city in 1993.

While the city has not made use of the grounds, three local residents spoke out against the proposed sale saying, unofficially, the open land was used as such for decades. Donna Dyke, of Capistrano Beach, called the property sensitive and one of the town’s last untouched spots.

City Manager Doug Chotkevys said the property had been vetted for a park years before, but due to topography issues and high development costs, was deemed unfit.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council approved initial measures to sell the land in July and staff informed multiple parties of the land’s availability, said Community Development Director Ursula Luna-Reynosa.

Four proposals were presented to the council during a closed session. Chotkevys said moving forward, development will be a “very transparent process” and proposals will be presented to the community.

FIND OUT MORE: For more, visit www. danapointtimes.com.—Andrea Papagianis

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… the Water District?

THE LATEST: The South Coast Water District Board of Directors and Betty Burnett, the district’s interim general manager, have agreed to stop discussions regarding her taking on the position permanently.

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Burnett was selected by the board to assume the general manager position on an interim basis following the October retirement of longtime general manager Mike Dunbar. Burnett previously served in the district’s assistant general manager and legal counsel roles.

Shortly after her appointment, the board opened a search for candidates nationwide.

In April, the board unanimously chose Burnett as the “most suitable candidate” and began contract negotiations.

WHAT’S NEXT: The board and Burnett have had frequent meetings over her employment contract and specific job duties, a water district statement said, but these discussions did not result in an agreement and both parties opted to end negotiations.

Burnett will resume her previous positions, and the search to fill the general manager position will reopen immediately, said Board President Wayne Rayfield.

FIND OUT MORE: For more news, visit www.danapointtimes.com.—AP

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… a Skateboarding Ban?

THE LATEST: The city of Dana Point effectively banned skateboarding down six public streets and sidewalks Tuesday night but did not provide provisions past the implementation of signs.

City Manager Doug Chokevys said concerns about safety had streamed in for years, but the city did not have statistics on the number of calls received. He said signs would be erected on streets throughout the Monarch Bay Terrace neighborhood, located at Pacific Coast Highway and Crown Valley Parkway, warning skateboarders of the ban, which will allow officials to enforce the restrictions.

The resolution was posted Thursday night as a City Council consent calendar item with a staff request to ban skate-

boarding on two streets, Seven Seas Drive and Sea Island Drive.

City Engineer Brad Fowler said staff relied heavily on input from residents and recommended banning the activity on four other streets, including Azores, Caribbean and Caspian Sea drives and Crete Road.

The council unanimously agreed.

court docket, a notice of settlement was filed on August 13 with a hearing for dismissal scheduled for Monday, September 23. As of press time, the required request for dismissal was not filed, meaning the parties could appear in court next week.

If no appearances are made, the court will drop the case in its entirety.

WHAT’S NEXT: The adopted ban is backed in the city’s municipal code allowing the council to designate any public roadway, sidewalk or other public property as a no roller-slating, skateboarding or bicycling area. No opposition was heard.

FIND OUT MORE: Stick with www.danapointtimes.com for developments.—AP

FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com for more.—AP

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… Marijuana Litigation?

THE LATEST: A settlement has been reached with the owner of Holistic Health, a Dana Point marijuana dispensary that was shut down in 2011, City Attorney Patrick Munoz confirmed Tuesday, but the exact terms are still unknown.

The city began its legal fight with medicinal marijuana shops back in 2009. The city alleged local pot shops were in violation of the city’s zoning ordinances, and questioned whether or not dispensaries were in compliance with state law, which currently bars dispensaries from operating as for-profit businesses.

Holistic Health was red-tagged and shuttered in 2011. The city was awarded $2.68 million by an Orange County Superior Court judge in May of that year, but Garrison Williams, former owner of the dispensary, carried the case to the 4th District Court of Appeals, which ruled in his favor and found there were facts remaining to be tried.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to the superior

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… the Harkey Defamation Suit?

THE LATEST: State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey has filed suit against a rival for a seat on the state Board of Equalization alleging he defamed her and caused emotional distress during a speech to a conservative group in San Diego County.

The suit alleges that state Senator Mark Wyland’s remarks in July unfairly impugned her by making light of a lawsuit by investors of Point Center Financial against Harkey’s husband, Dan. The suit initially named Diane Harkey as well, but her name was later dropped from the suit. A jury found for investors in the case against Dan Harkey last month.

Wyland said he was “incredulous” when he was informed by his daughter, who was served with the suit.

“I am not going to be bullied,” Wyland said. “I assume that Harkey doesn’t want the story of the victims and the jury verdict to come out.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Wyland said his attorney has begun the process of filing an antiStrategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation suit, which protects the right of free speech. As of press time, Harkey could not be reached for comment.

FIND OUT MORE: For more, visit www. danapointtimes.com.—Jim Shilander www.danapointtimes.com

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A public memorial in Carratturo’s town, her community, will be held on Saturday, September 21 at Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, on the school’s soccer field. The memorial will begin at 3 p.m.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Public Memorial Scheduled for Late Dana Hills Proctor Teresa Carratturo Teresa Carratturo, a longtime employee of Capistrano Unified School District, passed away on Monday, September 2 at her Laguna Woods home of unknown causes.

She was 71.

Carratturo had long been a fixture at Dana Hills High School where she was slated to start her 34th year with the district last week. As a proctor and campus supervisor, Carratturo interacted with the entire student population from the time they walked through the door and transferred from class to class until they left for home.

Her dedication to community went well beyond the school’s walls. Even after the final school bells rang, Carratturo could be found working with Spanish speaking students at the community center, ensuring they had every bit of help needed to succeed in the English speaking world.

It’s a commitment to others her family attributed to her Catholic upbringing and desire to give back to others in need, even when she did not have much to give. When going through things at his mother’s home, Dan Carratturo, the eldest son of three, said

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Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY VICTOR CARNO 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 website.

Thursday, September 12 DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Staysail Drive, 32900 Block (12:22 a.m.)

A woman called authorities when she heard loud music coming from either a nearby residence or from her own backyard. She told deputies she was too afraid to look outside to see if people were on her property.

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VFW Holds Car Wash to Benefit Camp Pendleton MAG-39 Squadron

Teresa Carratturo’s (left) dedication to her family, seen here together at Christmas last year, was reflected in her work and commitment to her beloved community. Courtesy photo

envelopes were readied to be sent to nearly 50 charitable organizations. Her sons referred to her “Mother Theresa” and said the name carried into the community where she assumed that role for those around.

Carratturo is survived by sons Dan, Marc and Christian; daughters-in-law Paige (Dan) and Leslie (Marc); and four grandchildren Dylan, Madison, Cambria and Avery. All three sons and their families live in Washington state. Carratturo’s extended family resides in her native Argentina.

Wednesday, September 11 DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Via Fortuna, 34300 Block (10:14 p.m.)

A man told deputies there had been an ongoing problem with people being loud in the downstairs garage, and he was upset nothing was being done about it. The man informed deputies he planned to file a complaint with the city.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pointe Sutton, 32600 Block (7:25 p.m.)

A woman reported seeing a man standing in an open garage wearing only bikini underwear. She told deputies she was concerned because she checked the Megan’s Law website and found that a sex offender lived on the street.

DISTURBANCE Buccaneer Street, 32900 Block (7:03 p.m.)

A caller reported multiple people for yelling loud obscenities while smoking in their backyard.

MISSING ADULT Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24800 Block (6:22 p.m.) A woman told deputies she had been unable to locate her daughter who lives in a motorhome.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (5:44 p.m.) A drunken man was reported to

The Camp Pendleton-based Marines Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) will be on hand washing vehicles at car wash in Dana Point this Saturday, September 21.

The Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 will sponsor the MAG-39 car wash in the South Shores Church parking lot, located at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature complimentary fruit, cookies, pastries, barbecue and Coffee Importers coffee.

As part of its “Kid Print” program, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will host a child identification booth, providing fingerprinting services.

Members of the light attack and helicopter MAG-39 squadron will also host an event table and county sheriff’s and fire department vehicles will be on display.

Dana Point VFW Post 9934, asks members of the community to stop by, give thanks to the members of MAG-39 for their service and enjoy the day’s festivities. For more information on the local VFW branch, visit www.vfwpost9934.org. deputies when he was seen stumbling around outside, and after he tried crossing the street to Circle K. The man was described as being in his late 20s, standing about 5 feet 7 inches tall and of medium build.

DISTURBANCE-MECHANICAL Camino Capistrano, 34900 Block (4:55 p.m.) A man contacted authorities because a gardener with a leaf blower was making too much noise. He called the city first, and was told that gardeners are allowed to use leaf blowers until 5 p.m.

The man called the sheriff’s department because he claimed the gardener regularly works until 6 p.m.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Del Obispo Street/Pacific Coast Highway (4:37 p.m.) A chair was in the street.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Granada Drive, 34100 Block (3:20 p.m.)

A woman called deputies after seeing someone climb over a wall and enter a residence through a window.

DISTURBANCE-MECHANICAL Victoria Boulevard/Via Santa Rosa (9:46 a.m.) A man notified authorities of a man running a business out of his garage. The caller said the business was right across the street from the fire station and there was machinery inside that was too loud.

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Shelter Promotion Aims to Leave No Kitten Behind The San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter is hosting a “no kitten left behind” promotion now through Tuesday, October 15 with reduced fees for kittens under one year old.

Regularly, cat adoption fees run adopters $100, but during the outreach period that fee will be lowered to $50. The reduced adoption fee will still include the shelter’s services including a veterinary exam, vaccinations, micro-chips, flea treatment and spaying or neutering of the animal.

Currently the shelter has over 20 kittens awaiting permanent homes and countless others in foster care. To see available kittens, visit the shelter located at 221 Avenida Fabricante, in San Clemente, or log on to www.petprojectfoundation.com.

Shelter hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. The shelter is closed each Monday.

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DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Dana Point Harbor Drive/Pacific Coast Highway (3:41 a.m.) Deputies received a complaint about a loud party that had been raging since 1 a.m.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Crown Valley Parkway, 32200 Block (2:36 a.m.) A dark-colored, four-door sedan with tinted windows was called in for being parked in the street with its emergency flashers on all night. The caller was unsure if there was anyone in the vehicle.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Del Obispo Street (1:20 a.m.) An argument broke out between a man and a woman at Del Taco over a bicycle. The man called authorities and said the woman was trying to steal his bike, but according to the dispatcher, the woman could be heard in the background saying, “give me my bike, you stole it.”

COURT ORDER VIOLATION Granada Drive, 34000 Block (12:40 a.m.)

A woman’s ex-boyfriend was just released from jail and reportedly texting her, despite her having an emergency protective order prohibiting him from any contact.

An unemployed 43-year-old man, standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds was arrested and taken to the Intake Release Center. He posted bail and was released the same day. www.danapointtimes.com

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Penning a New Chapter at the Library Fresh faces breathe new life into aging library system

By Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times

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haking things up at an aging library is no simple task but that is exactly what Dana Point’s three newest librarians are trying to do. It’s out with the old and in with the new.

Over the last 18 months, the Dana Point Library has seen a changing of the guard in the form of new hires for its children, teen and adult librarian roles, each bringing their own approach to the system, insight and visions for taking the county’s local resource to the next level.

“The staff is making every effort to fit into the community to see what the community needs and wants, and part of that is great service,” said Orange County Librarian Helen Fried. “Sometimes you need fresh eyes, and with new people there is still that vitality of bringing in something new.”

When head librarian Susan Piña came to the local branch in February she entered a near 40-year-old facility in stark contrast to Irvine’s ranch-situated Katie Wheeler Library, which she helped open in 2008.

But with the over-the-hill library, situated near Dana Point’s center, Piña inherited a dedicated core of staff and volunteers that have the community’s best interests in mind, she said.

Piña’s first few months at the Dana Point branch were centered on addressing immediate facility and collection needs.

Her transition also involved a meet-andgreet of sorts with her staff and community, something she pegged as an integral part of her—and their—adaptation to change.

“People love their library,” Piña said. “I get really great insights from them and they are always sharing with me what their vision is for the library.”

Piña comes to Dana Point after being at the Wheeler branch for four years and with the Orange County Public Library system for a total of seven, with most of her tenure spent as a teen librarian.

Seeing an immediate need to integrate local teens, Piña and her staff began a Teen Advisory Board giving youth in the community a voice when it comes to library programming. In the board’s short existence, they have already helped bring summer classes to augment learning over the break, an SAT preparation course and events highlighting their interests in video games and graphic novels.

“It is really rewarding working with teens,” Piña said. “They are just fun and energetic and their perspectives are so fresh. They are really just a great group.”

It is that fresh take on library activities and offerings that Piña, and fellow relatively new-to-the-area librarians Christopher Wright and Ericka Reeb, hope to see Dana Point Times September 20–26, 2013

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES On the third Friday of each month, the Friends welcome guests to watch an international film and enjoy complimentary snacks in the community room. Shows start at 7 p.m. and no pre-registration is required.

This month’s feature, on September 20 is a showing of Benjamín Ávila’s drama Clandestine Childhood (2011).

READ TO A DOG One Saturday each month the library plays host to trained therapy dogs, who are great listeners, giving developing readers, ages 6 to 10, an attentive audience of man’s best friend.

Upcoming events will be held at 11 a.m. on September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 7 in the children’s area.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK With various displays in bookstores and libraries across the country of frequently challenged books, the event highlights the value of free and open access to information and draws attention to the harm of censorship.

Susan Piña became the Dana Point Library’s head librarian in February and saw an immediate need to connect with local teens and get involved with the community. In an effort to do so, Piña jumped at the opportunity to host “March On” of the Elephant Parade exhibit. Photo by Andrea Papagianis

throughout. There was a lot of cleaning up and getting to know one another initially, but now the library’s leaders are catching their stride and falling into working with one another to bring new improvements to the branch.

Taking the reins from a local legend Ericka Reeb started working at a library in Irvine right out of high school, and from UC Irvine where she majored in psychology and social behavior to her library sciences studies at San Jose State University, she has focused on engaging young readers.

Reeb entered the Dana Point library last November, nearly one year after longtime children’s librarian Carolyn Hopkins retired. Hopkins, who had worked in the county’s libraries for nearly 40 years, left in March 2012, but her position went unfilled for months.

With Piña at her side, Reeb hit the ground running to put on the library’s summer reading programs for teens, elementary school children and preschoolers. Their biggest obstacle, filling in gaps of high-profile series and purchasing of materials, left void without a children’s specialist. Summer programming came to an end just a few short weeks ago and Reeb said attendance of about 600 kids and 200 teens was good, but not where it had been in years past.

“We are working our way back up,” Reeb said, “We are just trying to build up the collection for them.”

And with a $10,000 donation from their “Friends” to purchase new youth materials, the librarians will be able to do just that.

It’s good to have friends The Friends of the Dana Point Library,

an all-volunteer group which supports the library’s efforts, have turned the last page of a contentious chapter in their history and are looking to the future to recapture, and reignite, their organization’s mission.

Started in 1979, the Dana Point branch of Friends have served the community and library through sales at their library located bookstore. After being shuttered for three months, due to ongoing litigation and turmoil between factions of the group, the Friends bookstore reopened in February.

“It is much more organized now,” said Friends volunteer Donna Huff. “It is one of those things where you get the right people in and things start running smoothly.”

With their troubles behind, the Friends hope to shine a fresh light on their bookstore and the library, both figuratively and literally, Piña said. Dedicated in 1976, the Dana Point Library is in need of structural repair, including discolored skylights that darken the library more than lighten.

Dana Point’s Friends have committed to raising funds to replace the old paned skylights, something Fried said they wouldn’t have done if they couldn’t make it happen. While no timeline has been set for their goal, Piña said once completed the changes will bring new life to the facility.

Did you know?

September is library card sign-up month. Log on to www.ocpl.org for an online application or visit the Dana Point branch at 33841 Niguel Road. The branch is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. DP

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CELEBRATING THE CONSTITUTION The national government recognizes September 17 as Constitution Day, and this year marked the 226th anniversary of the document’s signing by delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. To celebrate the day, the Daughters of the American Revolution have arranged a historical display, being shown throughout the month.

PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER STORY TIMES Young readers ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs and silliness with Miss Ericka, the children’s librarian each Tuesday at 10: 15 a.m. Miss Ericka then invites children 18 months to 3 years for a toddler story time at 11 a.m. with fun for all. No registration is required.

LECTURE SERIES Cultural anthropologist Stephen O’Neil presents a lecture on the native inhabitants of Orange County, the Acjachemen. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25.

GLUE AND GO COSTUMES Just in time for Halloween, Holly Cleeland, the author of Glue and Go Costumes for Kids: SuperDuper Designs with Everyday Materials, will present ways to turn everyday household items into creative holiday costumes.

Holly has been featured on The View and the Rachael Ray Show, and will be giving away three costumes. This family program at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 3 is for all ages. Sign up at the library.

TEEN WRITERS BOOT CAMP The library hosts a three day, afterschool course will tips and tools to help young writers transform their ideas into polished, and published, pieces. Meadow Griffin, the author of the fantasy series Legends of Erin, will lead the classes, which begin on Tuesday, October 29 and go through Thursday, October 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sign up at the library or by calling 949.496.5517. www.danapointtimes.com

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Coastal Cleanup Volunteers Needed to Rid Waterways of Debris Volunteers are needed for the 29th annual California Coastal Cleanup on September 21 Don’t Forget About Doheny The city of Dana Point and California State Parks department are teaming up to clean up Doheny State Beach, located at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, and the San Juan Creek from 9 a.m. to noon.

This year the two entities are following a zero-waste policy for the cleanup and are asking volunteers to bring buckets, old chip bags or recycled paper and plastic grocery bags to collect refuse. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Lifeguard Headquarters before the start time.

After the cleanup, the city will provide volunteers with lunch. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. To find out more about the cleanup efforts at Doheny, contact Vicki Wiker with the state parks at 949.496.2704 or vwiker@parks.ca.gov, and Lisa Zawaski with the city at 949.248.3584 or lzawaski@danapoint.org.

By Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times

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he 29th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, billed as the state’s largest one-day volunteer event, has local agencies seeking out residents to lend a hand in cleaning up the Dana Point Harbor and surrounding beaches and inland waterways on Saturday, September 21.

Last year, over 60,000 volunteers gathered at sites around the state and removed more than 700,000 pounds of trash and recyclable materials, said Eben Schwartz, outreach manager for the California Coastal Commission. That amount was strikingly lower than the more than 1 million pounds gathered just one year prior, he said.

But even with a drop in the number of volunteers last year, Schwartz said, this could be the start of a trend with less trash all around. Schwartz pointed to local efforts to eliminate the use of Styrofoam and plastic bags as examples of residents and municipalities aiming to reduce their production of trash.

The city of Dana Point approved an ordinance banning the use of single-use plastic bags back in March 2012.

The ban is being implemented in two phases, the first of which went into effect in April on businesses with annual taxable sales exceeding $4 million, like Ralphs, Smart & Final, CVS and Chevron. Plasticbags used for fresh produce, unprepared meat or fish, bulk foods, newspapers, dry-cleaning and animal waste are not included in the ban. Additionally, restaurants and suppliers of take-out food are exempt.

The full ban on plastic-bags for all other businesses is scheduled to be implemented on October 1.

With the refuse that remains, local agencies, businesses and nonprofits are sponsoring Coastal Cleanup Day efforts throughout town Saturday morning.

“We have a great community that is always looking for ways to help us keep the Harbor and its waters clean,” said Brad Gross, director of the OC Dana Point

Assorted items, like the skateboards pictured here, are recovered from the Harbor waters each year during underwater cleanup events. Photo by Andrea Swayne Harbor. “On Coastal Cleanup Day we concentrate on those areas, and items of trash that are not easily seen, but make an incredible improvement to water quality.”

Cleaning Up the Harbor The county is hosting a Harbor cigarette butt roundup from 9 a.m. to noon.

Volunteers are asked to meet in the grassy area just outside Dana West Marina, located at 24500 Dana Point Harbor Drive, and to bring their own bags, buckets and gloves to collect trash. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but those under 18 years of age must have signed parental consent to participate. For more information, call volunteer coordinator Penny Alia at 949.499.4499 or log on to www.ocdph. com/about/events.

Cleanup efforts at the Harbor will also dip below the surface as volunteer divers will search the waterway for trash and lost items from 8 a.m. to noon. In past underwater cleanups, divers have recovered

mobile phones, chairs, umbrellas, marine toilets, bicycles and a parking meter.

Participating divers must have current Open Water or equivalent dive certifications. For more information about volunteering, contact Kelly Rinderknecht with Dana West Marina at kellyr@danawestmarina.com or 949.493.6222. Additional information about the underwater cleanup can be found at www.dphunderwatercleanup.com.

The Ocean Institute is also holding an event for volunteers 4 years and older to rid the Marine Conservation Area behind the institute of trash. Volunteers will meet behind the Ocean Institute, located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, before 9 a.m. to clean up the jetty and tide pools.

Participants are asked to reduce refuse by bringing their own bucket, gloves and reusable water bottles. For additional information about the Ocean Institute event, call 949.496.2274 ext. 314 or visit www. ocean-institute.org.

Sweeping Up Salt Creek OC Parks sponsors a beach and bluff cleanup event for Salt Creek Beach Park, 33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway. Volunteers ages 8 and older are asked to meet and sign in at the top of the access road, located in the public parking lot.

For more information or to confirm attendance, contact one-site captain, Park Ranger Kevin Estrada at 949.923.2282 or at kevin.estrada@ocparks.com.

Clearing Up Capistrano Beach A late addition to the cleaning line-up, Capistrano Beach is calling on volunteers to rid the coastal zone of trash. Volunteers can check in at the basketball courts, located at 35005 Beach Road, starting at 8:30 a.m. Park Ranger Molly Stallcup is the on-site captain and will be providing bags and parking passes to all volunteers.

For more information call 949.923.2284.

On-site captains from the more than 800 cleanup locations statewide will compile information and submit it to the California Coastal Commission. Statistics pertaining to the amount of trash recovered will be published the same day as the cleanup. DP

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GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

The Luck of the Draw

Sometimes the little things add up to success

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t is an old but well worn maxim that if we work hard, persevere, stay positive and always do our best we will be successful. In fact that is our formula for success. But there is another ingredient necessary for rising to peak positions in an otherwise extremely competitive world—a little bit of luck. You can’t get to the top without working hard, remaining optimistic, never giving up; it’s true. But you can do all those things and not reach the summit without a little lightning striking at the right moment. And most the time we don’t even know when we receive it.

Malcolm Gladwell, the author of Outliers (his fascinating book on luck and success) has noted a number of examples of luck that we frequently fail to recognize. He noticed for instance, that research showed more than 70 percent of Canadian pro hockey players were born in the month of January.

This seemed so strange.

He investigated further and found that 90 percent were born in the months of January, February and March. How could this be?

Well it turns out the cutoff dates for enterWAVELENGTHS ing the youth hockey

By Jim Kempton program is December. So the oldest kids are those born in January, some more than 11 months older than the kids coming in who were born in December. Now we all know that between an 8 year old and a 9 year old there can be a giant difference—in size, strength, speed, coordination and emotional development—so it is not surprising that the kids born in January would be more likely to be the top performers on the team.

No one would be paying much attention to this—but the results are undeniable.

Older kids usually perform better.

As they excel they receive more praise, which gives them more confidence, which motivates them all the more—a powerful upward spiral of momentum and achievement. Significantly, it is just the opposite for most of the younger kids. They struggle against bigger, faster and stronger competitors. Then at age 10, Canadian hockey divides the “good athletes” and the less talented ones. At that stage the top group gets special coaching and better equipment. They practice on the superior rinks. They appear to progress even faster.

And so it goes, right into high school, college and the professional ranks. January players end up dominating the pro ranks, almost none of the December kids even make the high school team. Everyone thinks it is because they are superior athletes but a great deal of it simply has to do with when they were born.

All those December kids went through their young years thinking they just didn’t have the chops to play the game, but that wasn’t it at all. To a large extent it was simply the luck of the draw.

Jim Kempton is an enthusiastic but mediocre sportsperson who has always been taken by his athletically superior friends into situations often way beyond his skill level.

His survival in a multitude of challenging circumstances in sporting activities from surfing, snowboarding, and mountain biking can only be explained as the luck of the draw. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@ danapointtimes.com.

Letters to the Editor HOW ABOUT AN AQUATICS CENTER? BERT BERGEN, Dana Point

What is the status of the large property at the corner of Del Obispo and Pacific Coast Highway behind the Denny’s?

I own and operate a summer swim program in its third year and am also an assistant coach with San Clemente Aquatics. Both teams swim at the amazing Vista Hermosa Aquatics Center in San Clemente. I would love Dana Point to consider building a recreation facility on that site with a 50-meter pool. Hosting events, competitions, classes, practices, etc., would be a great opportunity for the city and I would love to relocate my program to Dana Point to better serve interested 4 Dana Point Times September 20-26, 2013

through 16 year old swimmers.

I know that much of the city’s focus is on the upcoming Town Center project, but I keep driving by on the way to San Clemente and it hits me every day. My team is 145 members strong and I have swimmers from Aliso Viejo, San Juan Capistrano (where we were based for two years), San Clemente and of course, Dana Point in the program. We are poised to win our first league championship next week and I really wish we had a home more central for our membership base.

NO MORE EVENTS, RETURN OUR TOWN TERRY GOLLER, Dana Point

Summer is almost over and we certainly

have had plenty of events, so many in fact that many of the residents are wondering, what happened to our city? We know the city hired an economic director with the support of the hotels. The question is … at what expense? Or should I say, at our expense.

Many residents are finding that the traffic and congestion isn’t a positive thing for own town. We have the Chili Cookoff; Doheny Blues Festival; Food, Wine & Music Festival; World Highland Games; Concours d’Elegance; Elephant Parade; surf contests, Battle of the Paddle, Dana Point Grand Prix and more. Not to mention our traditional whale and tall ship festivals. We are gracious hosts but many prefer to stay away, given the congestion and parking.

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We understand that some think these events will help boost our local businesses and support the new Town Center. Actually, the biggest recipients are in the Harbor area, which is owned by the county and not in proximity to much of our local business community. As far as the hotel interests, isn’t going on vacation the idea of getting away to enjoy the scenic beauty with a restful ambiance? It doesn’t seem to fit the bill.

Please, restore our city.

To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@danapointtimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

friday

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

Three-day training event to help yourself, your family and your neighbors in a major disaster.

Register online. 949.248.3579, www.danapoint.org.

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LORD OF THE STRINGS CONCERT 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Nick Charles performs at the Dana Point Community House. $30. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

ROMANCE OF THE MISSION BENEFIT GALA 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts its annual gala, concert and candlelight dinner presented by the Mission Preservation Foundation; proceeds benefit mission preservation. Call for tickets. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

BILLY MAC 8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

SOUL DROP 8:30 p.m. Live music at Sunsets. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

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GREEK FESTIVAL 10 a.m.10 p.m. Annual Greek Festival at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church featuring Greek food and cooking demonstrations, Greek dance lessons and performances, music, wine and much more. Free admission.

27129 Arroyo Calle, San Juan Capistrano, 949.542.3445, www.sjcgreekfest.org.

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COUNTYWIDE OPEN HOUSE EVENT Surterre Properties hosts a south Orange County open house event, September 21-22, featuring listings from Newport Beach to San Clemente. 33522 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.545.2000 or 621 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.373.8600, www.surterreopenhouseevent.com.

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AT THE MOVIES: MEET ‘THE FAMILY’ There’s a not-so-surprisingly tongue-in-cheek reference to GoodFellas in Luc Besson’s new gangster flick The Family, starring GoodFellas’ Robert De Niro.

The amusing thing is, the reference goes on for an entire De Niro-centric scene—almost as if it’s the filmmaker’s and star’s way of saying, ‘We know you’re comparing this film.’ But fortunately for this new feature, there’s more comedy and less drama rendering comparisons insignificant. In Normandy, France, a much wanted mobster named Giovanni Manzoni (De Niro) is recently relocated from Brooklyn with his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), daughter Belle (Dianna Agron) and son Warren (John D’Leo) as the ‘Blake’ family. While adjusting to the new country, Warren develops his own con tricks, Belle finds a © 2012 EuropaCorp. TF1 Films Production. Grive Productions. All Rights Reserved. new appreciation for boys, Maggie learns the new French culture and Giovanni decides to write a memoir. Tommy Lee Jones co-stars as Giovanni’s witness protection agent and the film is adapted from the book Malavita by Tonio Benacquista. Directed by Besson, famous for The Professional and The Fifth Element, there’s plenty of over-the-top violence throughout to warrant the film’s R rating. But The Family is also the perfect blend of De Niro’s GoodFellas and Pfeiffer’s Married to the Mob that everything from the direction to the casting of the parents flows together. For those who enjoy mob films, The Family delivers just enough to keep viewers satisfied. — Megan Bianco

13TH ANNUAL SC OPEN SKATE CONTEST 7 a.m.

Skate competition for all ages at the Ralph’s Skate Park with prizes and more. Entrance fee $35. 241 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 949.429.8730, www.san-clemente.org.

29TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP DAY 9 a.m.-Noon. Head to your local beach and join the California Coastal Commission in the state’s largest volunteer event to clean up the beaches. For a list of locations in Orange County, visit www.coastalcleanupday.org.

DALE VELZY SURF CONTEST AND LUAU 6 a.m.10 p.m. The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s annual surf contest followed by a luau starting at 3 p.m. at Doheny with surfing, food, awards, live music and more.

25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dohenylongboardsurfingassociation.org.

POUL PEDERSON 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tasting that starts at 4 p.m. Tasting fee $15 for five wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

sunday

PIRATES OF PENZANCE 6 p.m. Comic operetta at Lantern Bay Park featuring the South Orange County School of the Arts. Tickets $10-$25. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

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BLUE WHALE DISCOVERY CRUISE 1 p.m. Ocean Institute marine biologists lead the cruise aboard the Sea Explorer, in search for blue whales and more sea life.

Cost $22-$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

FALL BRIDAL SHOWER 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wedding expo featuring cakes, photographers, makeup, music and more at El Adobe de Capistrano. Free. 31891 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.1163, www.eladobedecapistrano.com.

monday

ELEPHANT PARADE WELCOME TO AMERICA Elephant sculptures are on display throughout Dana Point including local beaches, public parks, resort properties, Dana Point Harbor and other high-traffic locations to increase awareness and benefit the Asian Elephant Foundation.

More info at www.elephantamerica.com.

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ANYTHING GOES 7:30 p.m.

Award winning musical at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Tickets start at $20. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, www.scfta.org.

BROKEN RECORDS 7 p.m. Live music at StillWater.

24701 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

wednesday

INDIAN SUMMER OF RUM 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Mixology lesson featuring rum at The St. Regis Lobby Lounge. Cost $45 each. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, N. Dana Point, 949.234.3200, www.stregismb.com.

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WRITING CLASS FOR KIDS - FREE DEMO 2 p.m.

Info session for a writing class for students secondthrough fifth grades to help children learn to love writing.

Classes start Oct. 2, at the SJC Community Center. 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911.

THE KALAMA BROTHERS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

thursday

LOS RIOS PARK GARDEN ANGELS 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Help volunteer with Goin Native at Los Rios Park; meet at the Montanez Adobe. Every Thursday. 31661 Los Rios St., 949.606.6386, San Juan Capistrano, www.goinnative.net.

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GIN BLOSSOMS 8 p.m. Hit band in concert at The Coach House. Tickets $30. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

ARTISTS RECEPTION 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Meet artists and view their work at The Shed fine art gallery, also featuring wine, appetizers, music and more. 24471 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, 949.429.5591, www.theshed-danapoint.com. *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:

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

August Business of the Month: Dana Wharf and Fish for Life Compiled by Robert Sedita, Management Analyst, Dana Point Community Development

ocated in the OC Dana Point Harbor, Dana Wharf has offered sport fishing and whale watching excursions to residents and visitors of the area for over 40 years. Owner Don Hansen began working at a San Clemente sport fishing company in the 1960s. He later purchased the business and moved it to Dana Point where he changed the name to reflect its new Harbor home, which opened in 1971.

As the first business in the Harbor, Dana Wharf set the precedent for the locale’s future of tourism.

Dana Wharf’s operations include fishing trips, whale watching excursions, twilight cruises, dinner cruises, kids fishing clinics and charters for group outings and company meetings. Their services draw thousands of new people into Dana Point and the Harbor each year.

The staff at Dana Wharf understands that the highest level of customer service is mandatory in the tourism industry.

Each member recognizes that he or she may only have a short interaction with a visitor, but they take that opportunity to ensure visitors have an unforgettable experience. Employees at Dana Wharf love their jobs, and their enthusiasm for their work is shared with everyone. A few employees have worked at Dana Wharf

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ach week the Dana Point Times will highlight one local or regional artist’s contribution to the Elephant Parade: Welcome to America open air exhibit, which will be on display throughout town until early November. This week we stopped by the OC Dana Point Library to see an emissary member of the parade known as “March

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The city of Dana Point and Chamber of Commerce named Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching and Fish for Life the August 2013 businesses of the month. Pictured (L to R) Mark Kalez, Donna Kalez from Dana Wharf, Mayor Steven Weinberg and Jim Holden from Fish for Life. Photo by Andrea Papagianis

for over 40 years, while several more have worked there for 20-plus years.

Dana Wharf sees customers and visitors as an extension of their family, so it is no surprise that people come back year after year.

In 2010 when the nonprofit Fish for Life was started, Jim Holden came to Dana Wharf with the idea to give people with special needs the opportunity to get out on the water and fish. Having been committed to ensuring all kids have this opportunity, Dana Wharf knew this would be a great organization to support.

Fish for Life is a 100 percent volunteer organization, and through the sponsorOn” that was a collaboration of more than 40 artists, who participated in this year’s summertime Art-A-Fair in Laguna Beach.

While “March On” was completed a little too late to be included in the official parade, the elephant stands to represent much of what the Asian Elephant Foundation’s largest fundraiser to benefit the endangered species is about, community. Artists from across the nation came together on the patchwork of paintings adorning the 6-foot-tall elephant sculpture.

Having that many hands on one piece was a little worrisome, said local and

ships they receive they are able to provide complimentary fishing trips to people with special needs. The partnership with Dana Wharf allows Fish for Life to charter the 95-foot Dana Pride and take about 100 people on each fishing trip including, 30 special needs children and numerous volunteers. In addition to the boat, Dana Wharf provides staff, poles and bait so everyone is able to take part.

Upon arriving at Dana Wharf, participants are checked in and issued a T-Shirt sporting the logo of the trip’s sponsor.

After checking in, speakers say a few words to honor the special needs guests and their parents, followed by a prayer

and the singing of the National Anthem.

Each special needs guest of honor is then introduced individually as they walk or roll down the gangplank on a red carpet.

Volunteers aboard the boat, called “Fishing Team Leaders,” are assigned to special needs guests to care for them and help them catch fish. As the ship leaves the Harbor, members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol escort the vessel to sea with fire hoses blasting and sirens wailing. While out at sea, volunteers help set the children up to fish and cast their reels for the fish below.

For most children on the trip, this is their first experience fishing and they are always very excited once their first fish is reeled in. It is a great experience for the children, their chaperon and everyone on board. Volunteers also teach the Fish for Life dance to all the honored guests who are all able to participate regardless of their condition.

On the way back to the dock, all the fish are cleaned and the team leaders individually award trophies to all the children and young adults who participated.

To find out more about helping to sponsor a trip or for more information about Fish for Life, visit www.fishforlife.org, or call 949.285.8819, and for more information about Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching, visit www.danawharf. com or call 949.496.5794. DP

ELEPHANT: “March On” ARTIST: Various artists from Laguna Beach’s summer-long festival Art-A-Fair LOCATION: OC Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road Elephant Parade artist Laura Seeley, but the end product was a seamless meld of varying themes, a perfect portrait of community. DP

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ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING

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Nona Associates-Raymond J. Nona A.I.A 949.496.2275 Coffee Importers Scoop Deck 949.493.7773 26901 Camino de Estrella, www.raynona.com 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

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

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

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

CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING Mills Construction 949.212.7699 Dana Point, www.millsbuilds.com: CA # 973483

DERMATOLOGY Vorteil Dermatology and 949.276.2600 Aesthetic Science 33971 Selva Road, Ste. 200, www.vorteildermatology.com

INSURANCE SERVICES Patricia Powers 949.496.1900 24551 Del Prado, Ste. 364, pat.powers@cox.net State Farm/Ted Bowersox 949.661.3200 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 204 www.tedbowersox.com Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net

LOCKSMITH Dana Point Lock & Security www.danapointlock.com

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

949.496.6916

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL 949.496.3315

PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection www.atozleakdetection.com Chick’s Plumbing www.chicks-plumbing.com

Dream Team Properties 949.481.1788 Mike Rosenberg, Broker Capistrano Beach, www.FindMyOCHome.com

UPHOLSTERY 949.240.9569 949.499.4464 Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com 949.496.9731

POOL SERVICE & REPAIR Palisades Pool Service & Repair 949.542.7232 Capistrano Beach, allenesommo@cox.net

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LOHMAN PLACES 11TH AT SCPGA PRO CHAMPIONSHIP

Monarch Beach Golf Links general manager of four major PGA Tour events.

Eric Lohman fired a first round 66 (-6) to earn a The tournament was played at the Rancho share of the early lead at the Southern CaliforLa Quinta Country Club and Lohman feasted nia Professional Golfers Association Championon the Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course in ship in La Quinta but was unable to catch the the first round, carding eight birdies and two borest of the pack over the three day stretch and geys. It was enough to have a one shot lead over finished in 11th place. his next closest competitor. But Lohman would Alan Scheer, of Steele Canyon Golf Club, not break par again and finished with rounds of defeated Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club’s Michael 72 (E) and 74 (+2). Lohman took advantage of Eric Lohman. Courtesy photo Block in a sudden death playoff. Both Scheer the par-5 holes and played them at a collective and Block posted three-round totals of 203 (-13).

6-under par.

The top-10 finishers move on to represent the region at Lohman was named the region’s first alternate and the 2014 PGA National Pro Championship, which awards could possibly advance to the next stage if called upon to the top-20 finishers a spot in the PGA Championship, one fill a spot. —Steve Breazeale

fell in the second round of the championship bracket to eventual champion Mater Dei. Dana Hills went 2-1 in pool play, earning wins over Huntington Beach and Carlsbad before losing in three sets to Notre Dame.

In the second-round match against No. 1-ranked Mater Dei, the Dolphins lost in two sets, 28-26, 25-16.

The Dolphins will travel to play Laguna Beach on September 26 in a nonleague match.

Dolphin Report

By Steve Breazeale Follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports for updates on all the Dana Hills High School fall sports.

GIRLS TENNIS • The Dana Hills girls tennis team has not shied away from tough competition in their preseason schedule. All three of the opponents they have played so far are ranked in the CIF-SS Division 1 top-10, including No. 1 Peninsula and No. 4 Corona del Mar. The Dolphins are currently ranked No. 6.

The Dolphins opened at home against Corona Del Mar on September 11 and lost, 12-6. They would bounce back with a 13-5 win over No. 10 Palos Verdes the next day.

On September 18, the Dolphins faced Peninsula in a rematch of the 2012 SoCal Regional finals but did not come away with the same winning results as last year.

Peninsula swept the singles portion of play en route to a 13-5 victory. Dana Hills now stands at 1-2 on the season. They were set to play Woodbridge in a nonleague match on September 19. Results were not available at press time.

Dana Hills will host South Coast League opponent Tesoro on September 24.

BOYS WATER POLO • The No. 5-ranked Dana Hills boys water polo team is off to a 2-0 start in 2013, with wins over Servite and Agoura. The Dolphins narrowly edged the Friars at home on September 10, earning a 14-13 victory in their season opener. Dana Hills then went on to defeat Agoura 11-9 on September 14.

The Dolphins now travel to Dos Pueblos High School to compete in the Santa Barbara Invitational. The Dolphins are slated to play three games at the tournament and will play Los Osos on September 20. They return home and open South Coast League play against Aliso Niguel on September 24.

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Senior attack Spencer Likins and the Dana Hills boys water polo team are off to a 2-0 start in 2013.

Photo by Steve Breazeale

GIRLS GOLF • The Dana Hills girls golf team was looking to exact some revenge against South Coast League foe Tesoro on September 16 but were defeated 209-222.

The Dolphins lost the 2012 South Coast League title to the Titans by two strokes.

The Dolphins (4-5) have kept up a reputable team scoring average in the early going, but have yet to break the elusive 200 strokes mark in nine contests played.

In their most recent match, a September 18 tilt with Corona del Mar, the Dolphins posted their highest team total to date in a 206-232 loss.

The Dolphins are in the midst of a three-game losing skid but will have had six days off when visiting El Toro comes to play them on their home course, El Niguel Country Club, on September 24.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY • It was a historic week for Dana Hills sophomore Jake Ogden, as he posted a time of 15:30 at the Laguna Hills Cross Country Invitational on September 14, breaking

a 28-year-old sophomore course record.

Senior Gavin Diem finished eight seconds behind Ogden, notching a seventh-place finish. As a team, the Dolphins finished in a tie for third. The team will now travel to San Diego to compete in the Mt. Carmel Invitational on September 21.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • The Dana Hills girls cross country team had four runners finish inside the top-25 of the juniors race at the Fastback Shootout at Mt. SAC on September 14, propelling them to a third-place finish. Rachel Meng (11), Lyndsey Cullen (12), Ellie Debine (14) and Molly Rinefort (24) were the Dolphins top finishers.

The Dolphins seniors team was led by Emily Harper, who placed 18th, and Katherine Hoolihan, who finished one spot behind her. Lauren Morabito finished 25th.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Dana Hills girls volleyball team advanced out of pool play at the Dave Mohs Tournament but

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FOOTBALL • It was an emotional game.

It was a rivalry game. And in the end the game proved to be a signature win for the Dana Hills football team as they prevailed over visiting San Clemente in a 38-13 nonleague victory on September 12.

The Tritons (2-1) took the field with heavy hearts. It had only been four days since former Tritons standout and UCLA wide receiver Nick Pasquale was struck by a car and killed in San Clemente.

The win for the Dolphins (1-2) marked the first time they have defeated San Clemente since 2009.

The Dolphins relied on senior running back Justin Scott to set up the first score. On his first play from scrimmage, Scott burst for a 37-yard run that set up a 23-yard scoring pass play between senior quarterback Mac Vail and wide-out Sean Schulte to put the Dolphins up, 7-6. Senior fullback Andrew Dunn gave the Dolphins a 14-6 lead following a three-yard touchdown run on their next drive.

San Clemente answered just before the half on a 23-yard touchdown strike from quarterback Sam Darnold to Collin Zines.

Darnold injured his foot during the scoring drive and exited the game.

The task of keeping the ship afloat fell to backup Loren Applegate, who struggled to find a rhythm against the Dolphins defensive front seven. The Dolphins defense registered two interceptions and a sack in the second half, bringing the Tritons offense to a halt. The Tritons were held to just four total yards of offense and failed to pick up a first down in the final 24 minutes of play. www.danapointtimes.com

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Dolphins, Tritons Join Together to Honor Nick Pasquale in Pregame Ceremony

Former San Clemente player and current Dana Hills head coach, Todd Rusinkovich, and Mel Pasquale share a moment Thursday after the teams paid tribute to one of their own, Nick Pasquale. San Clemente head coach Jamie Ortiz consoles Pasquale’s grandfather, Fred, in the back.

AJ Pasquale, brother of Nick Pasquale the former San Clemente football player who was killed by a car on September 8, joins the team Thursday night as an honorary captain.

San Clemente football players paid tribute to their former teammate Nick Pasquale on Thursday, less than a week after he was killed.

Savannah Kitchin, a junior at San Clemente High School, and the varsity cheer team sport No. 10 on their cheeks to honor Nick Pasquale.

Both Dana Hills and San Clemente football teams wear NP decals on their helmets to honor Nick Pasquale, who died on September 8.

Text by Steve Breazeale, Photos by Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times

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omething special happened out on the football field at Dana Hills High School Thursday night. Longtime rivals turned into brothers, united in a show of respect for a fallen teammate and friend.

Dana Hills hosted San Clemente, who were four days removed from hearing the news that Nick Pasquale, a former Tritons standout and UCLA wide receiver, was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while walking home from a friend’s party Dana Point Times September 20-26, 2013

Tritons and Dolphins, joined by the Pasquale family, meet at mid-field before the start of Thursday night’s game.

in San Clemente. A vigil at San Clemente High School on September 8 drew hundreds of heavy hearted friends and family together, and Pasquale’s funeral on September 15 drew hundreds more, including the entire UCLA football team.

San Clemente head coach Jaime Ortiz has built a brand around the saying, “One town, one team,” and the community has rallied around that in the aftermath of the tragedy. Outpours of emotion, condolences and signs of support flooded the internet and social media. Signs reading “Live Like Nick” were put up around town, including one over the I-5 freeway bridge at Avenida Vista Hermosa.

Every player on the field, both Tritons and Dolphins, wore a decal on their helmet adorned with “NP” in honor of Pasquale. Many San Clemente players paid their own tribute, writing his initials on their pads and eye black.

Pasquale’s father, Mel, brother A.J. and mother Lori were made honorary captains for the night. A.J. Pasquale marched to midfield, hand in hand with his cousins and current Tritons players Grant Lyttle and Jameson Klatt. In a sign of respect the Dolphins captains removed their helmets for the coin toss.

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Todd Rusinkovich greeted Mel Pasquale with open arms. It was a special moment for the coach, who watched Nick grow up.

“It was great to have a game where we could honor Nick Pasquale and the Pasquale family. Nick was a water boy when I played at San Clemente and that really hit home,” Rusinkovich said.

Before the Pasquale family left the field, the Dana Hills and San Clemente fans in attendance rose to their feet, washing the stadium over with applause and cheers.

As he left, Mel Pasquale raised a clenched fist, put a hand over his heart and pumped his fist several times, acknowledging the crowd. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK SAIGE REALE Age: 10, Truman Benedict Elementary School

Saige Reale has been hooked on surfing and bodyboarding since her parents began teaching her at the age of 2. “I love to catch waves and do tricks,” Saige said. “Surfing is kind of like riding a rollercoaster standing up, but I really want to become a professional bodyboarder, an actor or a teacher.” Becoming a pro bodyboarder would mean following in her parents’ footsteps. Jay Reale and Vicki Gleeson-Reale, were both professional bodyboarders and have instilled a love for prone wave riding in Saige. She is also passionate about attending acting camps and is currently participating in one that will prepare her for an upcoming role in “Seussical the Musical.” Saige is also a dedicated student who regularly brings home ‘O’ marks for her outstanding work in school. For her contagious enthusiasm and reperSaige Reale. Photo by Andrea Swayne toire of longboard tricks, Saige was honored with a Most Stoked award by the Gudauskas brothers at the Stoke-o-Rama surf contest, September 14 at T Street. She pulled out all the stops and impressed the judges with an energetic disco dance atop her longboard that the Gudauskas brothers referred to as, “visionary.” “My favorite moves are the chicken dance, disco dance, a somersault, a head stand, the coffin and the cockroach. I’d like to thank my parents for letting me live in San Clemente and my friends for letting me have fun surfing with them,” Saige said. “I feel pretty lucky to be here. I love the beaches, the waves, the weather and pretty much everything.” —Andrea Swayne

Feelin’ the Stoke at T Street

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 65-67 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 10-12’+ Fair+ Catalina: 15-20’+ Good

Local surfers compete at Gudauskas brothers’ second annual Stoke-o-Rama

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Above: Gunner Day was this year’s Stoke-o-Rama winner in the Boys U14 division. Photo by Jack McDaniel Below: Zoe Mortensen was stoked to meet Kelly Slater and get his autograph at the Stoke-o-Rama surf contest last Saturday. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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eptember 14, the eve of the start of the Hurley Pro at Trestles, the brothers Gudauskas—Dane, Patrick and Tanner—chose to spend their time putting on a surf contest for groms to benefit their home town of San Clemente. It was an especially selfless gesture for Patrick Gudauskas who would be surfing at the Hurley Pro the following day.

The Stoke-o-Rama surf contest went off without a hitch, when 100 groms and their families converged at T Street for the second annual event to benefit the Friends of the San Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation Foundation.

An entry fee of $25 apiece, for each of the competitors, was paid for by the Gudauskas brothers so the kids could surf for free. Event sponsors also kicked in funds to benefit the Friends. Additional money was raised in a raffle.

“The waves came together for a perfect day. All the kids are having a great time and ripping. That’s all we can ask for,” said Dane Gudauskas. “All the sponsors lent huge support, not only for the kids but also for the Friends of San Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation.”

The fun on the beach was amplified as the groms were invited to collect autographs from their pro surfer idols, the likes of 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater, and from San Clemente, Nathan Yeomans and the Gudauskas clan.

Competitor Zoe Mortensen was thrilled Dana Point Times September 20-26, 2013

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RESULTS BOYS 8U: 1. Brayden Burch,

to have a chance to meet Slater and get her event T-shirt autographed by him.

“I was so stoked to meet Kelly Slater.

It was really awesome,” Mortensen said.

“I thank the Gudauskases a lot because this is just for local kids and it gives us a chance to show what we can do and stuff.”

The city held this contest in previous years as part of the SC Open surf and skate contest. It was renamed last year when the Gudauskas took charge of it.

We asked Dane Gudauskas if he and his brothers intend to continue this tradition next year.

“I hope so. It’s so fun. As long as there are groms in the community I’m sure there will be a home for the Stoke-o-Rama,” Gudauskas said.

“We’d like to thank all the volunteers for their time because everyone here is volunteering. Also to the sponsors and the city for letting us do an event like this. Without them we wouldn’t be able to do this. To see it come together is real special.”

2. Bryce Pinkerton, 3. Hendrick Osterkamp, 4. Jack Crane, 5. Noah Henderson, 6. Dane Matson. BOYS 10U: 1. Jett Schilling, 2. Taj Lindblad, 3. Hagan Johnson, 4. Nicholas Coli, 5. Jimmy Wynne, 6. Dax McPhillips. BOYS 12U: 1. Kade Matson, 2, Kai McPhillips, 3.

Noah Hohenester, 4. Gus Day, 5. Crosby Colapinto, 6. Ryan Martin. GIRLS U14: 1. Kirra Pinkerton, 2. Alexxa Elseewi, 3. Tera Richardson, 4. Samantha Sibley, 5. Zoe Mortensen, 6. Kamryn Martin. BOYS U14: 1. Gunner Day, 2. Nathan Carabba, 3. Jacob Atwood, 4.

Ethan Mudge, 5. Jaric Fink, 6. Noah Atwood.

MOST STOKED AWARD: Saige Reale. TIM DOWELL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Bryce Crane. MIDGET SMITH INSPIRATION AWARD: Charlie Stevens.

The event raised $10,500 for the Friends of San Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation Foundation which, according to Friends board member John Dorey, will go toward supporting the San Clemente City Lifeguards and Jr. Lifeguards programs.

All contestants took home a handmade medallion, goodie bags filled with prizes from event sponsors and a bright red, kidsized Fender electric guitar.

Simon Christensen, 10, was the lucky winner of a brand new Al Merrick Channel Islands surfboard in the raffle.

Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to see a photo slideshow from the event. DP

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Immediate: Blend of south to southwest swells and northwest windswell eases through the end of the work week. On Friday better breaks offer mainly kneewaist high (2-3’) waves, with more size for standout combo breaks around the proper tides. Morning winds are light/variable, giving way to a light westerly sea-breeze in the afternoons through the end of the week.

Long Range Outlook: Blend of south/ southwest and northwest swells is steady Saturday, then picks up through the end of the weekend. Best exposures are good for continued knee-waist high waves (2-3’) with larger sets to chest high (4’) showing on Sunday. Check out Surfline.com for all the details!

BOARD SHORTS Rip Curl to Host Team Signing and Benefit Raffle Saturday The Rip Curl Pro team will be at the San Clemente Surf Center, 3801 El Camino Real in San Clemente this Saturday, September 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to sign autographs and help raise money and awareness for the SIMA Stokes Me Foundation. Funds will be raised via a benefit raffle.

Free tacos will be served, compliments of Los Locos, and a free custom hat press will be set up.

Tom Curren, three-time ASP World Champion, Rip Curl team rider and musician will provide live music at the event. Other pros in attendance will include Mick Fanning, Gabriel Medina, Matt Wilkinson and Taylor Knox.

The benefit raffle prizes include wetsuits, watches, sunglasses and more. All proceeds will go to the 11 Stokes Me beneficiaries.

Find out more about SIMA Stokes Me online at www.stokesme.org. www.danapointtimes.com