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Watching Over a Woodruff “From the hills of Hollywood to the sea,” Dana Point Historical Society showcases Sidney H. Woodruff’s community vision E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

Completed in 1928, Sidney H. Woodruff’s personal home on Santa Clara Avenue in Dana Point embodies his vision for the seaside community. Today, the home’s owners, Denise and Robert Morrison, are working to restore the historic Spanish Colonial-style Woodruff envisioned. Photo by Andrea Papagianis

Edison, Mitsubishi Cited for Failures at San Onofre Plant

Stand-up Paddler Treks 220 Miles for Wounded Warriors

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CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Admission is free, for this weekly market at La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street, featuring local produce, fresh flowers and more. For booth inquires, call 949.573.5033 or visit www.danapoint. org.

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Pajama Storytime 7 p.m.–8 p.m. Children and their caregivers are invited to the Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, for a night of stories, songs and

fun. Remember to wear your pajamas.

All ages are invited and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit www. ocpl.org/dana or call 949.496.5517.

third Tuesday of each month at City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern. Stick with www.danapointtimes. com for a look at the night’s discussion.

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Preschool and Toddler Storytimes 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. Dana Point children’s librarian Ericka Reeb hosts two story hours each Tuesday for preschoolers and toddlers. Find out more by calling the library at 949.496.5517.

Glue and Go Costumes 4 p.m. Holly Cleeland, the author of Glue and Go Costumes for Kids: Super-Duper Designs with Everyday Materials, will present ways to turn everyday household items into creative holiday costumes.

Sign up at the library, located at 33481 Niguel Road, or by calling 949.496.5517.

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. The city’s governing body meets on the first and

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… SONGS Citations?

THE LATEST: Federal regulators issued a ruling Monday citing both the manufacturer of nuclear generators at the San Onofre nuclear plant and its operator for issues leading to its retirement in June.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission notified Southern California Edison, the majority owner and operator of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, that the design of replacement steam generators at the plant constituted a violation of “low to moderate safety significance.”

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the manufacturer of the generators, was issued a “notice of nonconformance” from the federal agency for problems associated with their design, and cited the computer modeling system used as “inadequate.”

The agency does not regulate Mitsubishi.

In a release, Peter Dietrich, Edison’s chief nuclear officer, said while the utility was cited for failing to monitor the manufacturer’s modeling, the agency’s findings reflected Edison’s belief that Mitsubishi’s faulty design was the major issue.

“Mitsubishi designed the system.

Mitsubishi built the system. Mitsubishi’s system failed,” Dietrich said. “They are the experts. SCE was the customer.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Both Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric are seeking damages from Mitsubishi for costs associated with the faulty generators, including the cost of replacement power.

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

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… Beach Clean-up Results?

THE LATEST: With the results in from the California Coastal Cleanup Day, the state’s Dana Point Times September 27–October 3, 2013

largest one-day volunteer event, over 50,000 participants statewide gathered more than 251 tons, or 501,000 pounds, of trash and recyclables from inland waterways and beaches.

“Coastal Cleanup Day is always an incredible celebration of out coastal and aquatic environments,” said Eben Schwartz, marine debris program manager for the California Coastal Commission.

“Tens of thousands of volunteers have proven once again what a treasure the California coast really is.”

Local volunteers answered the cleanup call and took to the OC Dana Point Harbor, Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek Beach Park, San Juan Creek and Capistrano Beach Park to rid the areas of debris.

“It was an incredible day of education for children and adults,” said Penny Elia, site captain of the Harbor’s annual cigarette butt round-up. “Until you actually pick up thousands of cigarette butts, you don’t realize their impact.”

Volunteers even dipped below the Harbor’s surface as certified divers collected more than 1,500 pounds of trash and lost items from the B Dock.

WHAT’S NEXT: A special film event, a presentation of the documentary Heroes of the Coast, will be held at the Ocean Institute on Tuesday, October 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will benefit the annual clean-up day and the Surfrider Foundation’s southern coast chapter. Tickets are available for $15 or $ 5 for students, by visiting, heroescoastsoc.eventbrite.com.

accommodate up to 1,600 students from the Rancho Mission Viejo development and would cost $29.4 million, according to a presentation given to the school board Wednesday.

The proposed 75,850-square-foot school would be located in Planning Area 2 of Rancho Mission Viejo. The price tag for CUSD to purchase the land is estimated at $21 million. The new development debuted its first village, Sendero, in late June. At total build-out in 25 to 30 years, the community is expected to include 14,000 homes and introduce 4,500 new students. Sendero and PA2 are projected to produce 1,118 K-8 and 266 high school students.

Negotiations between the district and the Rancho Mission Viejo Company are ongoing, but the developer has agreed to maintain some joint-use facilities, including a multipurpose building, sports field and perimeter landscaping. Trustee Jim Reardon, however, expressed concern about entering into a joint-use agreement with a future homeowner association.

“How do we ensure that we don’t end up with a difficult opposite partner that doesn’t have a governmental mission,” Reardon said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The district will conduct a study before Planning Area 3 is built to determine the high school facility needs for the entire community.

FIND OUT MORE: To view the presentation, visit capousd.ca.schoolloop.com.

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… the New CUSD School?

THE LATEST: A new K-8 school in the Capistrano Unified School District could

… I-5 HOV Lanes?

THE LATEST: The Orange County Transit Authority’s project manager for the Interstate 5 widening project said Wednesday demolition work on the Avenida Pico overpass is expected to begin this time next year.

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During a quarterly stakeholders meeting to update the status of the project, Hamid Torkamanha said the project will be the third phase of work to begin to add a high-occupancy vehicle lane from San Juan Creek Road to Avenida Pico. The project’s first phase, from San Juan Creek Road to Pacific Coast Highway, is set to begin in January.

WHAT’S NEXT: From there, work from PCH to Avenida Vista Hermosa will being within four or five months, with construction from Vista Hermosa to Pico following.

The final stretch of roadwork will be the project’s longest as it involves the reconstruction of the Pico interchange--work is expected to last 2.5 years.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www.danapointtimes.com.—JS

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… a Vicious Dog Amendment?

THE LATEST: The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a new amendment to county ordinances last week, authorizing the OC Animal Care director to effectively operate the Potentially Dangerous or Vicious Dog program by clarifying several aspects of these ordinances and imposing changes deemed necessary based on operational experience of the current program.

WHAT’S NEXT: The proposed changes allow the director of OC Animal Care to establish a website, listing the address of each dog that has been declared potentially dangerous or vicious, a description of the dog and information the director deems necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of the public.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www.danapointtimes.com.—JS www.danapointtimes.com

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Watching Over a Woodruff Historical Society showcases Sidney H. Woodruff’s community vision during annual Home Tour

By Andrea Papagianis Dana Point Times

vision. It is a vision, Denise and Robert Morrison have tried to capture in their own home.

Eighty-five years after the home’s completion, Denise sits beneath the ornamented beams of Woodruff’s Dana Point home. The home went on the market eight years ago, but after three tours the Morrisons could not figure how the three-bedroom home would fit their family of six. Opportunity came knocking last year as the 1928-home became available. With three of four sons out of their Laguna Niguel home, Denise and Robert answered. They purchased Woodruff’s

personal residence just over a year ago and have worked tirelessly to maintain and bring out the home’s rich character.

“To me, I feel like such a keeper of probably one of the most significant pieces of architecture in our community,” said Denise Morrison.

From the home’s original wood floors, lighting fixtures, windows, mosaic bathroom tiles, wrought-iron banisters, painted beams and a near century’s old furnace, Denise, an interior decorator by trade, is adding personal touches to bring out the home’s Spanish Colonial influences.

“I think it is so important that it is wellmaintained and preserved, but also updated,” she said. “I hope it will forever be something important to our community.”

The Morrisons, along with four other homeowners, will open their Prohibition Era-homes to guests on Sunday, October 6. It is the first-time in the Historical Society’s annual tour history that all homes will be Woodruff’s and listed on the city’s register of historical places.

Earlier this year, Denise and Robert, with the help of Johannes, had their Santa Clara Avenue home added to the Dana Point Historical Resource Register, a voluntary city program aimed to aid owners in preserving their historic properties.

According to records provided by the Historical Society, the city has 33 properties listed on the register, of which 23 are from the Woodruff development.

While Woodruff was forced to leave his beachside dream behind, others have followed to ensure his legacy and Dana Point’s history lives on. DP

history. The museum will be open until 3 p.m. Historical Society president Barbara Johannes recommends participants give three hours to fully experience the tour.

Tickets can be purchased at the registration sites, the DPHS museum and StillWater, on the day of the event for $35 each, or two or more for $30 apiece. Tickets are

also available at the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce’s office, located at 24681 La Plaza, Suite 115, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information, contact the Historical Society by phone at 949.248.8121, by emailing dphistorical@ hotmail.com or by visiting www.danapointhistorical.org.

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risp details of colored stenciling, once bright hues of red, green and yellow, don the surface of deep brown wooden beams running across a clean white ceiling, bringing to life a room made for living. The paintings near their century mark, but like the home they adorn, their style will stand the test of time.

White stucco homes with tiled roofs of burnt orange can be seen throughout Southern California, pulling from the native-Mediterranean roots of the shore’s Spanish settlers.

In south Orange County, these homes date back to the mid- to late-1920s and early-1930s as visions of European beachfront communities led Prohibition Era tycoons Ole Hanson, Edward L. Doheny and Sidney H. Woodruff, to San Clemente, Capistrano Beach and Dana Point, respectively. Both residential and commercial buildings throughout the communities maintain their builder’s mark, long after the Great Depression left projects penniless.

Woodruff set his sights upon Dana Point’s shores and headlands in 1926, after development of Los Angeles’s “Hollywoodland”—now made famous by “the Hollywood sign”—brought success to this Michigan born architect. With investors signed on, Woodruff purchased 1,400 acres of land and set out to create a get-away community, not too far, from the famed hills.

Denise and Robert Morrison, the current owners of Sidney H. Woodruff’s personal Dana Point home, are restoring the 1928 structure and highlighting its Spanish colonial influences. Photo courtesy of the Dana Point Historical Society

He held onto his dream Dana Point development for a decade after the 1929 economic crash, but sold his holdings when the market failed to produce needed results. Now, the Dana Point Historical Society is offering visitors a chance to see the inner-workings of Woodruff’s operations and a peek inside five homes, and one commercial front, from his seaside development, said Barbara Johannes, current president of the Historical Society, and Woodruff homeowner.

In their 14th year of home tours, the Historical Society is holding true to the city’s roots by paying tribute to Woodruff’s

A LOOK TO THE PAST The Dana Point Historical Society hosts the 14th installment of its Home Tour on Sunday, October 6, this year highlighting Dana Point’s first developer, Sidney H. Woodruff’s vision for the seaside community. Five historic homes from the Prohibition Era will be featured on the tour, all in Woodruff’s signature Spanish Revival style, complete with white stucco structures and red-tiled roofs.

From his own family home on Santa Clara Avenue to an apartment unit on La Cresta Drive, this year’s event brings to life Woodruff’s take on a resort village for the Hollywood elite.

Guests can start their tour off at 11 a.m. at the Historical Society’s museum at City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 104, with a viewing of the Woodruff collection, including photographs and plans outlying the city’s beginnings. Or the day can start Dana Point Times September 27–October 3, 2013

StillWater Spirits and Sounds then and now. Dana Point’s first developer, Sidney H. Woodruff, used the now bar, restaurant, music store and venue as a sales auditorium for prospective buyers. Photos by Andrea Papagianis and courtesy of the Dana Point Historical Society

and end at Woodruff’s sales auditorium, now housing the speakeasy-style bar and restaurant, StillWater Spirits and Sounds, whose owners are hosting a cocktail and appetizer reception starting at 2 p.m.

Houses on the tour are open for viewing from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. with docents on hand to guide visitors through their rich

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Chilling Concept Brings New Equipment to Coffee Importers The simple notion of having a self-monitoring system on refrigerators to track temperatures made one local coffee shop owner a nationally recognized winner this week, and the proud new owner of a Traulsen—the Cadillac of restaurant-grade refrigerators.

Jim Miller, the longtime owner of Coffee Importers in the OC Dana Point Harbor, received news last week that his idea was chosen in Traulsen’s nationwide Fresh Thinking contest. The company, which provides food service refrigeration equipment, reaches out to customers to improve their line of products.

With a weekly checking of his system’s temperature, Miller knew there had to be a better way. Why not have a micro-chip collecting data and sending it to an application of his smart phone? Traulsen agreed and sent Miller, and Coffee Importers, an upgraded refrigerator Monday morning.

Free Seminar Aims to Demystify Car Maintenance for Women Star Motors is offering a course on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to noon,

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Jim Miller, owner of Coffee Importers, shows off his new Traulsen refrigerator, which he was awarded when his micro-chipping concept won the company’s nationwide Fresh Thinking contest. Photo by Andrea Papagianis

Pirates to Capture Ocean Institute for Charity

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Street of the Silver Lantern/La Cresta Drive (10:35 p.m.)The Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene of an accident between a bicyclist and the driver of a silver Toyota RAV4.

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man was falling into traffic lanes.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Cheltam Way, 33400 Block (10:09 p.m.)

A man contacted authorities to report a loud party and noise coming from the residence behind his. He told deputies people were parking illegally and urinating in the alley.

ANNOYING PHONE CALL Windward Drive, 24000 Block (2:43 p.m.)

A woman called authorities saying that her soon to be ex-husband was harassing her through text and email messages. She went on to say that he had followed her to work earlier that day.

9-1-1 HANGUP WIRELESS Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24200 Block (9:48 p.m.) Dispatch reported hearing, on an open line, what sounded like a boy telling his mother that a girl choked him. It sounded like the mother said, “She choked you? Should I kill her?” The mother was then heard yelling at someone else in the background and then the line disconnected.

CITIZEN ASSIST Ritz Pointe Drive, 0 Block (2:32 p.m.)

A man told authorities his mother, who has a restraining order against her neighbor, had just called him and said she was afraid to leave her house. An informational report was taken the day prior and deputies had also been called to the house earlier in the day.

SHOTS HEARD La Cresta Drive/Mariana Drive (8:38 p.m.) A caller reported hearing what he thought were two gunshots in the area.

No contact was made.

Saturday, September 21 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Seabrook Drive, 0 Block (10:46 p.m.) A woman contacted authorities after she reported seeing three to five “gang types” drive past her six times. She told deputies the last time the car drove by, the driver put the car in reverse and charged at her.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Pacific Coast Highway, 33300 Block (12:13 p.m.) A state park ranger requested deputies respond to a verbal dispute between a husband and wife. The woman was upset that her husband left their child on the sand while he went surfing.

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.

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San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano and tastings of Californian and Italian wines.

A silent auction will also be held with restaurant and travel excursions, goodies for the home, gift baskets and pampering packages for all members of the family, including Fido.

Come dressed in your best pirate or wench costume for the night’s events that kick off at 4 p.m. at the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. Don’t worry there will be no walking of the plank.

The Sand Dollar Guild has dedicated itself to furthering the Institute’s educational goals, and helped purchase the brig Pilgrim.

Since then, through various events and fundraising efforts, the guild has sponsored squid lights, riggings and sails aboard the Institute’s various vessels, and helped make the boathouse classroom at the new Maddie James Seaside Learning Center a reality.

Tickets to the event are $75 per person or two for $135. For more information, contact Natasha Berendzen at the Ocean Institute at 949.496.2274 ext. 412, or register online at www.ocean-institute.org.

to help women learn more about proper vehicle maintenance.

The free seminar, called “Women & Wheels,” aims to give women more confidence when dealing with auto repair shops.

The course will cover a number of topics, including regular maintenance tips, basic engine mechanics and how to check tire pressure and measure tread wear.

Star Motors has been certified as a female-friendly auto repair shop by askpetty. com, a company dedicated to making sure

KEEP THE PEACE Pointe Sutton, 32700 Block (2:35 p.m.)

A caller told deputies he couldn’t attend a rave and when he attempted to get his money back, his friend (who he bought the tickets from) and his friend’s mom told him he could have a refund only if he agreed to give the friend a ride to the rave. The caller also said, “This has nothing to do with drugs.” A 22-year-old man who listed his occupation as “server” was arrested and taken to the Theo Lacy Facility. He was released on September 23.

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women receive fair treatment from auto and tire dealers and service companies.

The event is open to men and teen drivers and includes a light breakfast, refreshments and a raffle.

Registrations are required by Wednesday, October 9 and can be made online at www. star-motors.com, by email at emma@starmotors.com or by calling 949.443.1970. Star Motors is located at 32955 Calle Perfecto in San Juan Capistrano.

Throughout the month of October, Star Motors is also taking part in a national campaign called “Brakes for Breasts” to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and preventative research. Along with 50 other independent auto service shops across the country, Star Motors will be offering free brake pads to customers and will donate 10 percent of all brake service costs to the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Fund.

A gang of not-so unruly pirates will take over the Ocean Institute on Sunday, September 29 for the Sand Dollar Guild’s fourth annual California Cruising even raising treasure for the Institute’s programs.

The evening features casino games, dancing to the surf tunes of The Fabulous Woodies, a dinning showcase highlighting local restaurants and bakeries from Dana Point,

ANNOYING PHONE CALL Camino Capistrano, 34500 Block (3:59 p.m.) A woman called authorities because her former landlord was making harassing phone calls to her and her boyfriend. She reported the landlord for threatening to slit her boyfriend’s throat.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Crown Valley Parkway/Pacific Coast Highway (3:45 p.m.) A drunken man who appeared to be a transient was seen standing in a center median and asking passersby for money. The caller said the Page 6

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DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (3:12 a.m.) A caller from Monarch Coast called to report a loud party. The caller said the partiers went inside and got quiet when deputies arrived but after they left the noisy group started partying and being loud again.

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GUEST OPINION: Harbor Happenings by Barbara Merriman

What a Sight it is to See Old Glory Flying Veteran ensures flag flies off Dana Point’s coast

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s I write this, it is the 12th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. One year after the events transpired, Chris Anastasio, a Dana Point resident, veteran and patriot, thought it would be nice to see the American flag flying on a yellow “post” offshore.

He didn’t know what that post was at the time, but after he kayaked out to place a flag on it, he learned that it was “A Mark”—one of the race markers for Dana Point and Dana West Yacht Clubs. Every week, it is rounded by

BY BARBARA competitive (and MERRIMAN recreational) sailors, so it is quite visible. It can be seen from shore with binoculars or very good eyesight.

Every few months, when the flag gets faded or tattered, Chris has kayaked out to replace it with a new one. Don DeNault of DeNault’s Hardware in San Juan Capistrano,

Recently, something caused the flag to disappear. It looks like a large boat hit the mark and knocked the pole and flag off.

There is a dent in the yellow mark that would indicate a collision. I was lucky to be invited to go out with Chris and with David Bolton, who drove one of the DPYC markset boats and helped replace the flag. It was a day like I have never seen on the ocean.

Not a ripple could be seen and the sky was slightly overcast, giving an eerie vibe to the morning. I half expected to see the creature from Jaws surfacing next to us for breakfast.

As you can see in the photo, it takes a little planning, strength and know-how to replace the flag, but what a lovely sight it is when the task is finished. DP Chris Anastasio (right) and David Bolton replace a lost flag on a race marker just off the Dana Point coast. Photo

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donates these flags to the cause. Racers love it because it makes the mark visible from a greater distance. I love it because it looks so cool to see a flag flying on the ocean. Chris

has found new friends at the Dana Point Yacht Club who take him out in a Boston Whaler now, which makes it much easier, and faster, to replace the flag.

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 A SKATE-PARK TO ACCOMPANY YOUR BAN? BRADLEY ELLIS, Dana Point

In response to last week’s online story, “Boarders Banned from Cruising Monarch Beach Streets,” this is completely ridiculous. Pretty soon the ban will be spread throughout the city. You’re banning skateboarding on city streets, then why not build a skateboard park?

My son is a competitive skateboarder.

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park, especially a city that was built off the back of a coastal Southern California lifestyle. Every city in Orange County has a skateboard park, so why not Dana Point?

It could bring added value to tourism and a place for kids to be active and out of the house.

I would encourage the city manager to visit Laguna Niguel or San Clemente’s skate parks on a Friday night or weekday after school and witness the number of kids and families utilizing these parks. Then visit the stores and restaurants and ask them how much of their business is generated from the park.

Go to Doheny State Beach and see the tourists that are skateboarding in the parking lots because they have no other place to go. At $300,000 a year I’m sure the city manager could find the time.

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The city of Dana Point has banned skateboarding down six streets with steep hills in the Monarch Bay neighborhood. Photo by Jasmine Smith

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SEPTEMBER 28-29 • DOHENY STATE BEACH • DANA POINT, CA

EVENT GUIDE

Welcome to the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle The 2013 Battle of the Paddle marks our sixth year of putting on this event and we are very humbled by the growth in participation we have witnessed over the years.

We would like to extend an invitation for all to round up the family and partake in the world’s largest—and we believe, the most fun—stand-up paddle event in the world.

This year’s event is set for September 28 and 29, once again on the famous shores of Doheny State Beach in beautiful Dana Point.

Come witness the high-energy races, spirited fanfare and the huge SUP exposition—an experience that reflects the heartbeat and pulse of this global lifestyle.

This year, the Battle of the Paddle is expecting over 1,000 competitors from around the globe.

Athletes will be racing for over $25,000 in cash and prizes, the largest prize purse on offer in the sport of SUP. Racers will also be taking part in two new Guinness World Record attempts.

The first will take place on Saturday, with an attempt to break the record for the world’s largest paddleboard race. The current record—404 paddlers—was set at last year’s event.

Then on Sunday, competitors will try to break the existing record for the most surfers riding a single wave. The current record—110 surfers—was set in Cape Town, South Africa in 2009. This year’s attempt will be a second for the Battle of the Paddle.

We came close last year with a 95-person party wave caught on the main peak at Doheny State Beach.

Bring the kids. The Battle of the Paddle offers fun for the whole family. In addition to having separate races for the youngsters, there will be face painting, games and fun and educational opportunities to learn about marine life and protecting our ocean.

The Kids Activity Zone will be hosted by the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA).

We truly would like to say thank you for your attendance and participation in this event. It wouldn’t be possible without you.

See you in the water!

—Event Organizers: Gerry Lopez, Jay “Sparky” Longley, Pat Huber, Ron House and Barrett Tester

A showcase for the world’s fastest growing water sport, the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle is a world-class ocean festival for stand-up paddle enthusiasts of all ages, from beginners to professional-level athletes.

Elite competitors test their skills among the planet’s best SUP athletes and vie for their share of the richest prize purse in the sport. Families, friends and co-workers form relay teams for fun and friendly competition. And, those new to the sport or wanting to give it a try, come to check out a variety of equipment and learn first-hand why SUP is so popular. The event is free for spectators but the standard $15 rate will be charged for parking in the Doheny State Beach lot. All competitors receive a pair of Rainbow Sandals, an event T-shirt and lunch with paid registration. Event proceeds will benefit the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association, the nonprofit cooperating association of Doheny State Beach, dedicated to the protection of the park’s beaches, facilities, marine refuge and its historical, cultural and social stories. The DSBIA has provided support to the park’s educational, interpretive, conservation and restoration programs since its founding in 1982.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT BATTLEOFTHEPADDLE.COM

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, September 28 7 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

8 a.m.

8:45 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

Event Registration Opens Live Hawaiian Music by “Tropical Blue” National Anthem Hawaiian Blessing Expo and DSBIA Kid’s Zone Opens Elite Race Qualifying Heat No. 1 (Men and Women Together) Elite Race Qualifying Heat No. 2 (Men and Women Together) Open Age-Group Race UL - 11:30 a.m.

14” - 11:32 a.m.

12’6” - 11:34 a.m.

Surfboard - 11:36 a.m.

Guinness World Record Attempt – “World’s Largest SUP Race” Hitia O Te Ra Tahitian Dance Show Indo Board SUP Yoga

1:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

3:45 p.m.

3:45 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

Elite Race Final – Wahine Elite Race Final – Men Elite Race Awards ceremony Live Music by Babylon Rockers USADA Anti-doping Open Race Awards Ceremony

Sunday, September 29 7 a.m.

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

11 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

1:45 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Event Registration Opens Live Hawaiian Music Expo and DSBIA Kid’s Zone Opens The Distance Race UL - 9 a.m.

Elite - 9:02 a.m.

14” - 9:04 a.m.

12’6” - 9:06 a.m.

Indo SUP Yoga Kid’s SUP Race – Short Course Kid’s SUP Races– Long Course Kid’s SUP Relays Open SUP Relays Elite SUP Relays Guinness World Record Attempt – “Most Surfers on a Single Wave” Live Music by Leroy Brown Awards Ceremony

OPEN-AGE GROUP RACE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 11:30 A.M.

This Saturday race is for all skill levels and age groups. In 2012 there were 404 competitors—from ages 12 to 73—who successfully finished the course, setting a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest stand-up paddle race. Sign up and be a part of history as the Battle of the Paddle attempts to break last year’s record.

THE DISTANCE RACE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 | 9 A.M.

Sunday’s action kicks off with the approximately 9.5-mile Distance Race.

Starting from Doheny State Beach, paddlers will pass inside the middle buoy at Poche Beach (between the buoy and the beach) and proceed to the 5-mile buoy right out in front of the San Clemente Pier. After a right-hand turn around the pier buoy paddlers head back to Doheny, passing the middle buoy again on the inside, and then on to the finish line. Competitors may enter into the Elite 14’ class or any open age group class.

Coast Guard regulations require all racers to have a personal flotation device (PFD).

Racers should carry an ample supply of water to avoid dehydration.

ELITE RACE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 1:30 P.M.

The most exciting and most prestigious SUP race for professional paddlers in the world will go down Saturday. Designed by Gerry Lopez and Pat Huber, the Elite Race course runs paddlers in and out of the surf, allowing them the chance to catch waves at all three Doheny surf breaks—Rivermouth, Second Spot and Boneyard. Doheny State Beach is the perfect venue for a spectator-friendly paddle race of this kind. It is open to the public, but this race is not appropriate for amateur and novice paddlers. The entry fee is $225 for men and $175 for women. Boards cannot exceed 12’6” in length.

SUP RELAY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 1:15 P.M.

The SUP Relay is a short sprint race for four-person teams which must include at least one woman. Relays include divisions for both elite racers and amateurs.

ALL RACES

Beach Start: Everyone is to start on the beach with your board under one arm and paddle in the other. Buoys subject to change for safety depending on swell conditions. Finish Line: The finish line is up the beach located directly East of the beach run course.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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THE LIST

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

friday

GREASE 7 p.m. Students of the South County School of the Arts present the iconic 1950s musical on stage at Porthole Theater at Dana Hills High School.

Shows Sept. 26-28. Tickets $12-$15. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

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CASS WINERY TASTING 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Special tasting of the featured winery at SC Wine Company. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

ROBERT STEFFAN 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.

SIDEWAYS DOWN 6:30 p.m. Live music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

COMMON SENSE 8 p.m. Reggae concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

saturday

BACKYARD SKILLS WORKSHOP: Seed Swap and Saving 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Ecology Center hosts a workshop to swap and save heirloom seeds, and explore the seed bank with local organic gardeners. Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

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THE BATTLE OF THE PADDLE 6 a.m. Join Rainbow Sandals and Gerry Lopez for the two-day stand-up paddle event at Doheny State Beach now in its sixth year with competitions and demonstrations, plus much more fun on the shore including activities, music, food and drinks.

25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, www.battleofthepaddle.com.

Dana Point Times September 27–October 3, 2013

AT THE MOVIES: TAKE NO ‘PRISONERS’ As seen on “Breaking Bad” and “Dexter,” the anti-hero has made a big comeback on television during the last decade. But in cinema, the protagonist type has been in a steady, modest league since the 1980s. Usually one main character, with a dark past or motive, fits the bill in a movie, but in Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s new chilling mystery-thriller Prisoners there are two. Stars Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, both toggle between hero, anti-hero and even villain throughout the feature. On Thanksgiving Day, on a quiet suburban street, the Dover family (Jackman, Maria Bello, Dylan Minnette and Erin Gerasimovich) and Birch family (Terrence Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman in Prisoners. Photo by Wilson Webb Howard, Viola Davis, Zoe Soul and Kyla Simmons) meet up for a holiday dinner. Soon after eating, the youngest daughters Hannah (Gerasimovich) and Joy (Simmons) go missing. Detective Loki (Gyllenhaal) searches for the girls and looks at a handful of disturbing suspects. Paul Dano plays the prime suspect (and eventual victim), while Melissa Leo co-stars as his aunt. Aaron Guzikowski’s screenplay, along with Villeneuve’s polarizing direction, creates a creepy tone throughout. Jackman and Dano deliver most unsettling performances that leave a chill with viewers, but Bello unfortunately seems miscast. Though the film could have used a bit more editing, Gyllenhaal’s sequences are chair-grabbing and will make audiences ponder why he isn’t held in higher esteem as an actor. — Megan Bianco

CRAFT FAIR AND FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fresh produce, crafted goods, flowers and much more at La Plaza Park in Dana Point every Saturday. 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

MARC “SELLY” SELIGSON 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.

THE BLUES AND BOOZE TOUR 2013 5 p.m. Concert at The Surfin Cowboy featuring The K.K. Martin band, raffles with great prizes, and more, with proceeds benefiting the Orange County Blues Society. 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach, 949.485.0533, www.bdmcgees.com.

DATE NIGHT CRUISE 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Live music cruise in the OC Dana Point Harbor on the Dana Pride offered by Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching every Saturday. Tickets $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

sunday

CALIFORNIA CRUISING PIRATE STYLE 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

The Sand Dollar Guild and Ocean Institute host an evening filled with surf music, food from local restaurants, and casino games and much more. Tickets $75 each of $135 for two.

24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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ELEPHANT PARADE - WELCOME TO AMERICA Elephant sculptures are on display throughout Dana Point including local beaches, public parks, resort properties and Dana Point Harbor to raise awareness and benefit The Asian Elephant Foundation. www.elephantamerica.com.

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KARAOKE 9:30 p.m. Get on stage at Hennessey’s Tavern every Monday night. No cover.

34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

DUCKHORN VINEYARDS—WINE DINNER 6:30 p.m.

A four-course dinner and wine pairing with the featured winery at Salt Creek Grille. $90 each. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT AND JAM SESSION 8 p.m.Midnight. Brio Tuscany Grille.

24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

wednesday

LATIN NIGHT 8 p.m.Midnight. Santiago spices up the scene at Brio Tuscany Grille every Wednesday. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT 8 p.m. StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

BISHOP’S CHESS CLUB 6 p.m.-7:45 p.m. The club meets the first Wednesday of the month at the San Juan Capistrano Library for chess games, instruction, discussion and more.

31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

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949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

GLUE AND GO COSTUMES FOR KIDS 4 p.m. Special event at the Dana Point Library for kids to make Halloween costumes with household items.

33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point,

FREE CONCERT SERIES Noon. International artist Dmitry Rachmanov performs a rare all-Scriabin program dedicated to the composer’s upcoming 100th anniversary at Saddleback College in McKinney Theatre. Free. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

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Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com 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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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 By Tom Blake

A Recent Widower’s Dilemma

ELEPHANT SPOTLIGHT

When is the right time to bring a new woman to family holiday functions?

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recent widower named Tony asked for guidance: “I’m 60, my wife died in early 2013. We were married for 30-plus years, our marriage was incredibly blessed. I’m a better person due to my late wife.

“We raised her two sons from a prior marriage. My stepsons are now in their 40s. We did not have additional children from our marriage. We (I) have three grandchildren, 10, 12 and 14. All are healthy and normal for their age. A grandchild is named after me.

“I’m now dating. I’m planning to ask my stepsons if I can bring a companion to family holiday functions. I’m not asking for an immediate response, knowing they need time to consider.

“I’ll honor their response. I won’t make threats if they deny my request. I don’t want to give control of my remaining life to my stepsons, however I realize the complex task the parents have to discuss the subject with the grandchildren.

“How should I handle the sensitive issue?”

My response to Tony was as follows: “Yes, this is a sensitive issue. Kudos to you for being considerate of your stepsons and step-grandchildren.

I am not a widower so by no means am I an expert on this topic. But in 18 years of writing newspaper columns about dating later in life, I’ve heard enough stories from new widowers and the women who have dated them to gain knowledge on the issue.

You’ve got some time before the holidays. Even if you’ve already met a new woman, why not hold off a while before asking them? Yes, you want to be in control of your decisions, but, on the other hand, you certainly don’t want to alienate the family you have loved and raised for more than 30 years. Over the holidays, especially this first holiday season, being with them will be essential for you.

What I’m about to say may not apply to you, but it often applies to new widowers. Many jump back into dating before they’ve properly healed. They miss their spouses so much it’s almost unbearable. Some are so darned lonely they feel dating and having a new mate will cure their loneliness.

But, what often happens, they wake up one morning and realize that they can’t go on with the new relationship.

That they’ve been kidding themselves and still love their deceased wife. They end the relationship, and in doing so, break some woman’s heart.

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I asked four widow friends of mine for their opinion on Tony’s question.

Patricia said, “Better that Tony take the time to heal before introducing a new woman into his still grieving family or he will lose the stepsons’ families as well.

They are not ready for this and neither is he.”

Marsi added, “It has not been a year ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 of grieving for him or his family. It is

By Tom Blake too soon and the family may feel it is disrespectful to their mother’s memory. To bring a date just for the sake of not being alone for the day, I would pass. It won’t hurt him to go alone for one function. If the relationship progresses, the following year would be more appropriate.”

Julie suggested, “It is too soon to bring someone else to the family holiday events. If this new companion cares about him, she will graciously allow him time alone with his family. If not—red flag.”

Karla said, “I’d be uncomfortable going to family holiday events with a recently widowed man. I’d prefer a quiet breakfast or lunch before he goes to be with his family.

That would show he cares enough to be with me for part of the day.”

New widowers need to realize that the families are grieving as much as they are, and the widowers should be considerate of those family members. I hope Tony doesn’t ask the question, and attends the family holiday functions alone this first year.

For Tony to gain insight on what other widowers have gone through, I suggested he read my eBook, titled, “Widower Dating. Gold Mine or Mine Field?”

The electronic book can be downloaded immediately to one’s computer by following this link, at www.smashwords.com.

To comment, email tompblake@gmail.com.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at www.findingloveafter50.com. 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

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ELEPHANT: “Mellowphant” ARTIST: Oliver Benjamin, the Los Angeles-born journalist and author, who founded Dudeism and the Church of Latter-Day Dudes LOCATION: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Doheny Beach, 34402 E. Pacific Coast Highway

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id you know? Elephant Parade: Welcome to America artist Oliver Benjamin founded the religion Dudeism and the Church or Latter-Day Dudes based loosely on the Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski (1998), and the pre-Lebowski religions of Taoism, Zen Buddhism and American Transcendentalism.

His “Mellowphant” creation may make a little more sense if one has seen the movie starring Jeff Bridges, even though the religion has no official affiliation to the film itself.

Benjamin paid homage to the free-wheeling, unemployed avid bowler, Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, from Los Angeles, in the form of a 6-foot tall baby Asian Elephant statue. Complete with Lebowski’s signature attire—a robe, white T-shirt, plaid shorts, sandals and sunglasses—the statue epitomizes “The Dude” who finds himself in a slew of trouble after being mistaken for the millionaire tycoon, Big Lebowski.

Every week the Dana Point Times is highlighting one local or regional artist’s contribution to the Elephant Parade open air exhibit. The event is the Asian Elephant Foundation’s largest fundraiser to benefit the endangered species, and its American debut is on parade around Dana Point until early November. www.danapointtimes.com

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FOR SALE GARAGE SALE: SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. 34455 & 34442 Via Verde, Capo Beach. Items: clothes steamer, Britax toddler car seat, Womens Clothing & Shoes, Household Items, Books, Misc etc MOVING SALE – SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 25782 Calle Ricardo, SJC. Off Del Obispo and Calle Aspero near Farm to Market. Furniture, sporting goods, patio furniture, books, boys and womens clothing, computers, appliances and more!

GARAGE SALE LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail your garage sale to classifieds@danapointtimes.com DEADLINE 5PM MONDAY. No phone calls please.

LOCALS ONLY BUSINESS LISTINGS AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING

PET GROOMING

ELECTRICAL

delta G electrical 949.360.9282 Dawgy Style CA #657214, www.deltagelectrical.com 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 112, www.alphadoggroomshop.com

ICE CREAM

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

PRESCHOOLS

WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION

Offshore Construction www.offshoreconstruction.org

949.444.6323

WINDOW TINTING Bayside Window Cleaning, Inc. www.baysidewindowcleaning.com

949.215.2323

San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria, www.sanclementepreschool.com

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

Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 PSYCHIATRY 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 Dr. Robert Dobrin, M.D. 949-707-4757 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com Child/Adolescent/Adult Psychiatry/Behavioral Pediatrics 33971 Selva Rd. Ste, 125

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CAPISTRANO COYOTES OFF TO HOT START

On September 7 the 23 players on the roster of the Capistrano Coyotes ice hockey team finally got the chance to play in a high school game.

What has been a laborious process in forming a district-wide team that draws from eight schools in the Capistrano Unified School District, the team played its first game against Corona-Norco and won, 5-1. They followed that up a 3-0 win over Edison on September 21.

The team is part of the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League, an independent league which features 14 teams split up into two divisions,

Coyotes forward Maximillian Kamper controls the puck during a game. Photo by Leslie Bird

Varsity Division 1A and Varsity Division 2A. The Coyotes are currently playing in the Varsity Division 2A. Capistrano Coyotes is not a

Q&A With Will Schmidt From Oxnard to Dana Point, local paddleboard rider cruises his way to history

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Dolphin Report

By Steve Breazeale and Jim Shilander

By Steve Breazeale Dana Point Times

or seven straight days Will Schmidt just kept on paddling. His body was burning calories at a rapid rate as he navigated his stand-up paddleboard roughly 220 miles over seven days through unfamiliar waters and battled 30-knot headwinds.

In an attempt to ride out of Oxnard and physically touch all five of the Channel Islands of California, ultimately landing in Dana Point Harbor, Schmidt was successful.

The 32-year-old Laguna Niguel resident and Marine Corps veteran raised funds for the trip which benefitted the Wounded Warriors Project and Casa Hogar. So far his initiative has raised over $3,000.

The Dana Point Times caught up with Schmidt just a few days after his completion of the epic trek to get his thoughts on the journey, how he navigated the long stretch and delve into the mental and physical toll such a journey can take on the human body.

Dana Point Times: You just completed this week-long journey, what was the whole experience like?

Will Schmidt: I would call this a life changing and life affirming experience. I pushed my mind and body beyond anything that I ever thought possible. Looking at waypoints on a map and then seeing them in real life and to scale is very humbling. I lived for a week without contact from the outside. No phones, internet, news, or at times a way to call for help if needed. I relied on my escort crew with my life. This was the type of thing that shows a person what they are really made of. Not many people I know get that kind of an opportunity. It was raw and real at all times.

DPT: Describe the physical and mental toll it took on you.

WS: Everything had to be perfect for me to be able to pull this off. Paddling roughly 60 hours in a matter of 7 days with little rest and recovery meant that my decisions had to be fast and accurate. I was always mentally looking out for the next obstacle like a chess match … The mind wants to give up long before the body and you really have to practice disassociation to be able to overcome it.

My nutrition plan was spot on. I was able to get the proper nutrients when I needed them and in the right quantities. When the body is in an anabolic physical state, solid foods aren’t always a good choice so I had to learn to accept my nutrition through pills and powders even

Capistrano Unified District sanctioned sport but draws from schools such as San Clemente, Dana Hills and San Juan Hills.

Half of the team’s roster is made up of club players, which causes some of them to miss Coyotes’ games. The result has made the roster a revolving door. But this hasn’t stopped the team from achieving, according to assistant coach Phil Clark.

“We don’t even know our personnel yet. We’ve been going mostly on their raw talent. But they’re very poised, which surprised me given the chaos,” Clark said. —Steve Breazeale

For a full version of this week’s Dolphin Report, visit www.danapointtimes.com.

Will Schmidt lands in Dana Point Harbor after a seven day journey that saw him traverse roughly 220 miles of open water from Oxnard to Dana Point Harbor. Courtesy photo

though my stomach clearly wanted to feel full.

DPT: You crossed the Catalina Channel and into Dana Point Harbor in 7:47:33. Did that time exceed expectations?

WS: That time came as a complete shock to me. It was not something that I was shooting for at all. The final channel, Catalina to Dana Point, has always been the big cheese, the really important one that everyone talks about. Most likely because not many people know the distances between the other islands in the chain but it makes sense to people when you mention Catalina to Dana … I don’t think that a lot of people realized that this wasn’t even my longest channel. The longest was our third day from Santa Cruz Island to Santa Barbara Island, a total mileage of about 50 statute miles. Catalina Channel gets all the notoriety though … I left everything on the water that last day. At my fastest I had the board pulling 7 mph which is pretty good for adverse water conditions and no wind. I want to do it one more time when I am fresh to see just what time I can clock. DP Page 20

DANA HILLS FOOTBALL FALLS IN FOURTH AFTER RALLYING TO TIE With just over 8:30 left in the game, Dana Hills seemingly had all the momentum against visiting Villa Park.

The Dolphins had just rallied from a 22-6 deficit with two long passes and a pair of two point conversions to tie the non-league game.

But the Spartans then took over. Quarterback Dylan Osborne scrambled on third-and-15 for a first down. Then big tight end Louis Vecchio caught Osborne’s pass and rumbled his way to a score. After the Dolphins turned the ball over at their own 26, Ian Pogue took the ball in from four yards out, followed by another score after another Dolphins drive was stopped, turning a tie game to a 43-22 game within seven minutes. The Dolphins did manage a final score, following a 79-yard kickoff return to the Spartan 21 and a Mac Vail pass to Drew Falk, to make the final score 43-29.

The Dolphins trailed by 15 points in the second quarter but by the time they rallied back, turnovers and the explosive Spartans offense halted their chances of winning two in a row. The Dolphins finished with 234 yards in the air but were limited to just 22 yards on the ground, largely due to sacks.

Dana Hills (1-3) will face JSerra (3-0) at Saddleback College on Friday.

DOLPHINS GIRLS TENNIS RETURNS TO FORM After a less than desirable start to their 2013 season the Dana Hills girls tennis team has rallied behind their strong doubles play just in time for South Coast League competition.

The Dolphins (3-2) doubles teams were swept in their season opener but in their last two matches, against Woodbridge and Tesoro, respectively, the Dolphins have compiled an impressive 13-4 doubles record. It’s no coincidence that those two matches have resulted in Dolphins victories.

The Dolphins defeated league rival Tesoro 13-5 on September 24 and now travel to play Mission Viejo on September 26. www.danapointtimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK HAYLEY POWELL Age: 16, San Clemente High School

Hayley Powell started longboarding at the age of 5 and it has been an important part of her life ever since. She surfed competitively throughout middle school as a member of the Shorecliffs team. In high school, she has focused on competitive volleyball and beach volleyball. She now considers herself more of a soul surfer. However, she entered the San Onofre Surf Club contest earlier this month and took home the second-place trophy in 18U longboard. During the summer Hayley enjoyed paddling out for multiple daily sessions at San O to practice noseriding atop her favorite bright yellow 9’0” McCoy. Now that school has started, she will try to fit in after-school sessions as much as her busy study and work schedules will allow. Haley is starting a new job at Rip Curl, so far has straight-As and is focused on her college search. She also enjoys participating in service clubs at school—last year mentoring students with disabilities in the Best Buddies Club and this year as a charter member of the new H2O Club, which raises money to provide clean water resources to Third World countries. “I like surfing because it’s relaxing and a great way to release stress. I also Hayley Powell. Courtesy photo love being in the ocean and spending the time with my friends,” Hayley said. “As of now I think I will just keep enjoying it for fun. I’ve had my competition experience and I prefer free surfing. I like the idea of not having to try to surf better than anyone else.”—Andrea Swayne

And the Results Are …

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

Local surfers were bringin’ home the hardware in a busy string of weekend events

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.

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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urfers from the San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano area have been making waves up and down the coast in the last few weekends packed with amateur competition.

From National Scholastic Surfing Association open and explorer events to Western Surfing Association Championship Tour contests, local surfers have been dominant fixtures on the podiums at every event.

WSA surfers traveled north to Ventura for the 17th annual Donny Solomon Memorial event at Surfers Point, while NSSA competitors trekked south to Oceanside for the first event of the Open Season.

We also wanted to catch readers up on this month’s NSSA Explorer results.

With so many results to report, this week’s “Surf Page” is dedicated to recognizing our talented area surfers.

Full results for all of the listed events can be found online at www.danapointtimes. com. DP

RESULTS First-place and local finishers only.

WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 2, September 21-22, Ventura, Surfers Point MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS U9: 1. Dane Matson, San Clemente; 4. Hendrick Osterkamp, San Clemente. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1.

Ethan Prestage, Carlsbad; 2. Dax McPhillips, San Clemente; 3. Bane Corbett, San Clemente; 4. Brayden Burch, San Clemente; 6. Niko Ripley, San Clemente. BOYS U12: 1.

Jabe Swierkocki, Ventura; 3. Dax McPhillips, San Clemente. BOYS U14: 1. Jabe Swierkocki, Ventura; 3. Noah Hohenester, Dana Point Times September 27–October 3, 2013

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Shane Hardy, from San Clemente, traveled to Ventura last weekend to compete in the Western Surfing Association Championship Tour, Event No. 2. Photos by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

San Clemente. BOYS U16: 1. Wil Reid, Palos Verdes Estates. BOYS U18: 1. Jay Christenson, San Diego. GIRLS U12: 1. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 2. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente; 3. Malia Mauch, San Clemente.

GIRLS U14: 1. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 4. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente; 6.

Bethany Zelasko, Dana Point. GIRLS U16: 1.

Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 2. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 5. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano. GIRLS U18: 1. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. 5. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. BOYS LB U14: 1. Koby Gilchrist, Encinitas; 3. Jimmy Wynne, San Clemente; 4. Eli Crane, San Clemente; 5.

Joshua Hoffman, Dana Point; 6. Maddox Bray, San Clemente. JUNIOR MEN LB U18: 1. Ricky Cunningham, San Diego; 2. Kaimana Takayama, San Clemente. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano; 2.

Malia Mauch, San Clemente. MEN 18 -29: 1. Tyler Morris, Oxnard; 6. Ricky Lovato, San Clemente. MASTERS 30-39: 1. Paul Pugliesi, Oceanside; 5. Jimmy Bray, San Clemente.

SENIOR MEN 40-49: 1. Donald Day, Topanga. LEGENDS 50+: 1. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff; 4. Dale Baker, San Clemente. OPEN MEN: 1.

Cory Arrambide, Ventura. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 4. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 6. Samantha

Sibley, San Clemente. OPEN WOMEN LB: 1.

Maddie LoMonaco, Santa Monica. SENIOR MEN LB 40+: 1. Eric Rendon, San Clemente; 3. Michael Takayama, San Clemente.

ADAPTIVE SURFERS: 1. Chris Oberle, Los Angeles.

NSSA Open, Event No. 1, September 21-22, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty MEN: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 2. Colt Ward, San Clemente; 3. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente. JUNIORS: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas. OPEN BOYS: 1. Noah Hill, Malibu; 4.

Kade Matson, San Clemente. MINI GROMS: 1. Jett Schilling, San Clemente; 3. Patrick O’Connor, San Juan Capistrano. WOMEN: 1. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. OPEN GIRLS: 1.

Moana Jones, Hawaii; 4. Alexxa Elseewi, San Clemente. PERFORMERS OF THE EVENT: Jake Marshall, Encinitas; Tia Blanco, San Clemente.

NSSA Explorer, Event No. 3, September 7, Huntington Beach, Pier MEN: 1. Hunter Martinez, Pasadena. JUNIORS: 1. Tyler James, Del Mar. BOYS: 1. Tyler Gunter, Newport Beach; 5. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 6. Jaric Fink, San Clemente.

MENEHUNE: 1. Dagan Stagg, Carlsbad; 2. Ryan Martin, San Clemente; 3. Kade

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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!

Matson, San Clemente. SUPER GROMS: 1.

Connor Marshall, Encinitas; 2. Taj Lindblad, San Clemente. WOMEN: 1. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 3. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente.

GIRLS: 1. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 3. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. SUPER SENIORS: 1. Mike Glevy, San Diego. DUKE: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach. KNEEBOARD: 1. Brad Colwell, San Diego. LONGBOARD: 1. Trevor Anderberg, Encinitas.

NSSA Explorer, Event No. 4, September 8, Huntington Beach, Pier MEN: 1. Sammy Harju, Huntington Beach.

JUNIORS: 1. Jay Christenson, San Diego.

BOYS: 1. Ben Barone, La Jolla. MENEHUNE: 1. Dagan Stagg, Carlsbad; 2. Ryan Martin, San Clemente. SUPER GROMS: 1. Taj Lindblad, San Clemente. WOMEN: 1. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 3. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 4. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. GIRLS: 1. Alexxa Elseewi, San Clemente; 2. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 4. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. SUPER SENIORS: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach.

DUKE: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach. www.danapointtimes.com