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2014 DANA HILLS FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Dolphins Entering New Waters Past success has put the DHHS football team in position to face new challenges S P E C I A L S E C T I O N / PAG E 9

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Junior linebacker Corey Selenski and the Dana Hills football team are looking to build on recent success as they head into the South Coast League in 2014. Photo: Steve Breazeale

City Council Candidates Set, Meet the Contenders EYE ON DP/PAGE 5

Dana Point Lobster Beach Fest a Success DP LIVING/PAGE 17

Ocean Institute to Host Meeting on SONGS Decommissioning EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING required to have 515 parking spaces. Geidt said the facility might not grow much.

“We can have a smaller footprint and be taller or a larger footprint and be shorter, but at the end of the day, that’s about what we can have,” he said. “This is something that would be modern, something that would be contemporary and something very attractive to the community.”—Jim Shilander

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Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s San Clemente campus may be razed and rebuilt in the next several years. Shown here is an architectural rendering of a potential look for the new facility. Rendering: Courtesy

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Five things Dana Point should know this week

Capistrano Unified Reduces Annual Levy for Talega Property Owners THE LATEST: Property owners in San Clemente’s Talega neighborhood will continue to pay an annual levy to the Capistrano Unified School District for a bond that funded school facilities in the area but will do so at a reduced rate.

The school board voted unanimously, 6-0, on Wednesday, Aug. 13 to reduce the levy for Talega’s community facilities district—known as 90-2—from 123 percent to 110 percent. Board President John Alpay, a Talega resident, recused himself from the discussion.

Talega residents applauded the reduction. Since December, they had been arguing that the district owes them money after a 2006 refinancing of the bond and that they were continuing to be overtaxed.

The district and its financial consultant maintained that the refinance lowered the total bond amount and shortened its length by six years, amounting to a savings for taxpayers.

WHAT’S NEXT: Residents believe the levy amount should only be enough to cover bond payments, since all bond-financed facilities, including Vista Del Mar Elementary and San Juan Hills High schools, had been built. They also sought an end to the amount above bond payments, known as “pay-as-you-go” funds, which go toward facilities needs in the area.

In July, the board received a facilities Dana Point Times August 22-28, 2014

needs assessment, which included code updates and renovations district wide.

Talega’s CFD showed a current need of $9.7 million along with a balance of about $5 million, according to Clark Hampton, deputy superintendent.

The board voted unanimously to do away with a 2-percent escalator in Talega’s CFD for the coming year, meaning around $65,000 less in the area’s pay-as-you-go fund. – Brian Park

Saddleback Announces Plan to Rebuild San Clemente Hospital THE LATEST: Saddleback MemorialCare Health System’s San Clemente campus may be getting a new look in the next several years.

Steve Geidt, the CEO of Saddleback Memorial’s campuses in San Clemente and Laguna Beach, said the system would propose razing the current facility on Camino de los Mares—the hospital nearest to Dana Point—to build a new facility on the same site. The potential new facility would boast three stories and 103,000 square feet and include a number of additional services.

The current plan would see the hospital close and be demolished in late 2015 and reopen in early 2017 but services would continue until work begins.

Saddleback has been examining the future of the site for about a year due to changes in the health care market, Geidt said. The plan has been approved by the Saddleback Memorial board as a concept, which will require further study.

WHAT’S NEXT: The site study will include community outreach, in order to help determine the feasibility of the project.

Saddleback has reached out to San Clemente city officials with regard to the process and the plan.

The current facility sits on 6.1 acres and is

THE LATEST: County officials have issued an alert along with a map of West Nile Virus activity in Orange County as reported cases of the mosquito-borne infection continue to rise.

As of Wednesday, Aug. 20, 32 people have been infected with the virus this year, according to the Orange County Healthcare Agency. The first case of human infection was reported on July 10. On Aug. 4, nine cases had been recorded.

The map, prepared by the Orange County Vector Control District, identifies areas where the risk of contracting the disease is greatest. High risk areas include the neighboring city of Laguna Niguel.

WHAT’S NEXT: County health and vector control agencies are asking for help from the public in combating the spread of the virus. Precautionary measures include performing routine inspections for standing water around the home and avoiding overwatering. Standing water—as small as a bottle capful—provide an ideal environments for mosquito breeding.

Other precautions include using insect repellant containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, lemon or eucalyptus oil, making sure window screens are in good repair, wearing long-sleeve shirts and pants and avoiding the outdoors at dawn and dusk.

Areas where mosquitos are biting, dead birds and neglected pools and fountains should be reported to OCVCD at 714.971.2421 or 949.654.2421.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, including the West Nile Virus activity map, visit www.ocvcd.org. —Andrea Swayne

State Passes $7.5 Billion Water Plan THE LATEST: In light of the ongoing statewide drought and after many weeks of negotiating, state lawmakers in Sacramento passed a new $7.5 billion water plan to build up California’s water infrastructure on Aug. 13.

The plan includes the construction of additional reservoirs, supporting new water-saving technologies and cleaning contaminated groundwater.

The legislation will replace a previous

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bill that was considered too expensive and political. The bill passed with only one dissenting vote in the State Assembly—Tim Donnelly (R-Twin Peaks)—77-1. In the Senate, the bill was approved 37-0.

Assemblywoman Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point) said she is satisfied with the new bill. In 2009, she opposed the original $11 billion plan because of “the excessive pork-barrel spending” it contained.

WHAT’S NEXT: The previous plan directed $3 billion to storage projects. The new plan cut it to $2.7 billion and proposed building reservoirs in the agricultural valley in Colusa County north of Sacramento and another one in the Sierra Nevada, northeast of Fresno.

In addition to the $7.1 billion that will be newly borrowed, $425 million from older bonds will be redirected to the water priorities stated in the new plan. The redirection of that money will require voter approval.– Steve Sohanaki

Ocean Institute to Host SONGS Meeting THE LATEST: The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point, will host a community information meeting on the decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station on Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The public is invited to the free event.

Reservations are not required but seating is limited to 200.

Southern California Edison, the plant’s majority owner and operator, announced in June 2013 they would permanently retire Units 2 and 3 and begin preparations to decommission the facility.

At the meeting, a 17-member group of area citizens dubbed the San Onofre Community Engagement Panel created to keep the public informed about the process, will discuss SONGS’ decommissioning as well as the role of the CEP. Public input will be welcomed.

The CEP includes city, county and state officials and environmental group leaders and has recently been tasked with reviewing Edison’s Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report—a draft plan including a timetable, environmental impact report and cost estimate.

WHAT’S NEXT: The next CEP meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28 in Oceanside.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information about the CEP, future meetings and SONGS’ decommissioning, visit www.songscommity.com.—AS

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Nine in the Running Meet the candidates for Dana Point City Council

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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ine candidates will vie for three openings on the Dana Point City Council come Election Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

The trio of open seats on the five-member body are being vacated by Mayor Lisa Bartlett, who is seeking higher office

Roy “Ryan” Divel IV, Local Businessman I’m a Fourth generation South County Native, with historical roots and values developed right here in Our City. Elections seem to breed greed and division among our usually tight knit community. I’m here to try and bring “Common Sense” to our decision making, which I specifically think needs to reflect the ideals of our residents and local businesses. Dana Point needs a fresh perspective, with creative thinkers, which I will bring to the table normally inhabited by career-oriented minds.

My platform is simple: Inherit and interject the Resident’s populous vision for a beneficial and Responsible Development of our beloved town center “Lantern District”.

Develop and implement a strategic plan for a zero-cost recreational skatepark for community youth.

Innovate and Expand substance abuse related awareness and programs aimed toward our high-school aged population. These kids need our help and guidance and Are Going To Be The Leaders for Dana Point tomorrow.

I’ve Always been: ‘Pro-Business’, ‘Pro-Residents’ while being ‘Pro-Active’ in doing things in a Responsible matter that makes “Common Sense” for everyone.

I humbly ask for your help to lead Capo Beach, Monarch Beach and all of Dana Point for the next four years. Thank You. www.Divel4dp.com #DPCommonSense

in the race for the Fifth District seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors; Councilman Bill Brough, who is running for the California Assembly 73rd District seat and Mayor Pro Tem Steven Weinberg, who is terming out.

Originally, a total of 12 Dana Point citizens pulled papers.

At the Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m. deadline, three, Martin Chokany, Denise Erkeneff and Anthony Kelly, had not returned their forms, thereby solidifying the final tally at nine.

In the months leading up to the election, the Dana Point Times will publish ongoing coverage of this race and others being voted on by Dana Point residents in November.

Within the next few weeks we will begin sharing candidates’ answers to questions on issues facing the city.

Nancy Jenkins, Retired Educator/Commissioner In my 23 years as a resident, my passion and dedication to Dana Point are evidenced by long-standing involvement with the city and in the community.

I served on the original City Charitable Grand Subcommittee, and was an inaugural member of the Arts and Culture Commission, serving one year as Chairwoman. I am on the Board of the Dana Point Historical Society, and also the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, functioning as Support and Outreach Director, Volunteer Coordinator, while developing and providing ongoing monitoring of a transition program.

My career in education management and as a professional development consultant has provided critical skills that include successful budgeting and consensus building.

When elected, I will: 1) move current major projects forward in keeping with approved plans; 2) support worthy projects while encouraging a strong resident voice; 3) ensure that residents’ quality-of-life concerns take precedence; 4) foster a broad business community to benefit both residents and visitors; 5) promote transparency and candor from the Council; and 6) develop a strong financial direction.

It is time for strong leadership to greet the future, for which I am uniquely qualified.

I respectfully ask for your vote on November 4.

More: electnancyjenkins.com.

Joe Muller, Small Business Owner

Jody Payne, Business Owner/Writer

My wife and I, along with our twin boys love Dana Point and are proud to call it our home. I care deeply about the future of our community and why I decided to run for Dana Point City Council.

Like my hero President Ronald Reagan, I am a fiscal conservative, opposed to tax and fee increases and a believer in limited government at all levels. As your Dana Point City Councilman, the interests of the residents and taxpayers will always come first.

My priorities for the City are; maintaining a budget surplus, redevelopment of our City center, upgrading of our harbor area, creating a Doheny Village Master Plan, ensuring public safety, cutting spending where needed, enhancing local businesses and working to protect our quality of life we are privileged to enjoy in Dana Point.

I’m a small business owner and involved in our community such as our children’s school, little league, autism organizations and NFL flag football. I have been endorsed by Senator Mimi Walters, Congressman Ed Royce, Councilman Carlos Olvera and dozens of community, resident organization and business leaders.

Please vote Joe Muller for Dana Point City Council! www.MullerforDP.com

A nearly 20 year resident and homeowner, I am an educator and business owner with a long history of service in Dana Point. As a mom, I have worked tirelessly with our youth in such organizations as PTSA, Girl Scouts, Sea Scouts, CUSD, SOCSA, and Students Run LA. A strong and robust Dana Point must be our legacy.

Sweeping financial decisions are being approved with little transparency. We deserve thoughtful, unhurried deliberation on key issues. It is time residents reassert our critical role in crafting Dana Point’s future.

As Councilwoman, I will: Fight to maintain the highest quality of life for our residents Protect property rights and values Practice responsible financial management, including maintaining healthy budget reserves Promote Dana Point as a premier visitor destination Work to find sensible solutions to parking and traffic issues Endorse and encourage arts and cultural events Act in a professional, courteous and collaborative manner on the City Council This election is critical. Dana Point is facing major changes in Town Center, Doheny Village, Dana Point Harbor, and our gateways. I guarantee residents will be heard as decisions are made about how our city is changed and developed.

Vote Jody Payne for City Council. www.JodyPayne4DanaPoint.com

Dana Point Times August 22-28, 2014

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This special pre-election coverage will culminate with our special election issue on Friday, Oct. 24.

Below are the official candidate statements of the City Council hopefuls, unedited and presented in alphabetical order.

In future articles, the order in which candidates’ answers are printed will vary but never run in the order in which they will appear on the ballot.

The ballot order was determined via a random drawing by the California Secretary of State’s Office on Aug. 14 and is as follows: Chuck Rathbone, Jody Payne, Richard A. Viczorek, Nancy J. Jenkins, Joe Muller, Roy “Ryan” Divel IV, John A. Tomlinson, Alan Wickstrom and Harold R. Kaufman.

Harold R. Kaufman, Businessman Help me complete Town Center responsibly, develop a specific plan for Capistrano Beach, find a suitable location for a skateboard park, treat dry-season runoff to keep our ocean clean, and provide true reform to employee pension program.

During my tenure on City Council (1994 to 2002), I was instrumental in establishing the Youth Board, developing the DHHS Sports Park and Stonehill Creekside Park, providing funds to purchase Spirit of Dana Point for the Ocean Institute, purchasing City Hall, reducing density on the Headlands, establishing Dana Point/San Clemente Animal Shelter, establishing Historical Preservation ordinance, moving Town Center project forward.

I have proven my dedication to Dana Point as a team builder and hard worker. I demonstrated this negotiating settlements in personal injury cases; as former member of the boards of Ocean Institute, Capistrano Valley Symphony, South Coast Medical Center, Foothill/Eastern Toll Road Agency, Orange County Fire Authority; volunteer for 5th Marine Support Group, Historical Society, AYSO, American Legion; through my education (Penn State BSEE, University of Denver MBA), former USAF Captain, and Dana Point Citizen of the Year (1996).

My wife Michele and I, 30-year residents of Dana Point, appreciate your support and hope you will allow me to serve the City again in November.

Chuck Rathbone, Retired I am a retired CFO from a Water/ Wastewater Agency and former School Board member who has lived in beautiful Dana Point for over 9 years. I am running for Dana Point City Council to ensure that fiscal responsibility and prudent use of reserves are addressed. My 36 years of experience in finance and working with public facilities has provided me the insight that is needed in our City.

My priority is to represent the publics’ best interests. I am interested in the safety and growth of Town Center. Development is inevitable, but we need to keep our coastal community atmosphere and charm intact, as this is the heart and soul that is Dana Point.

When given the opportunity to serve, I will invest the time it takes to make this City even better than it already is. That includes a strong financial balance sheet, make public safety a priority, outreach and communication to our citizens, and tourism that enhances our businesses and residents. We must keep the heart of Dana Point local. Local residents and businesses should have the major voice in decisions regarding the growth of Dana Point.

Please vote Chuck Rathbone for Dana Point City Council.

ChuckRathbone4DanaPoint.com

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EYE ON DP John Tomlinson, Business Owner/Attorney

Richard A. Viczorek, Marine/Attorney/Businessman

My family has lived in Capistrano Beach since the 1960s. I fondly remember my frequent visits to my grandparent’s home over the past 47 years. My wife, children and I love being full-time residents of our community. Our roots are too deep to move.

My experience in property management, as well my volunteer positions in Orange County will enable me to provide our community with a well-balanced approach on issues we face. I will actively invite you and our fellow citizens to participate in successfully addressing community concerns.

Of primary concern are the following issues: our safety; preservation, maintenance and development of infrastructure; financial stewardship of public funds; and fiscal and environmental restraint regarding innovative development (Town Center, Doheny Village, and Harbor Revitalization).

I hold a BA from the U.C. Berkeley, a Juris Doctor from western State University College of Law, and an MBA from Chapman University. I am an Attorney-at-Law. I look forward to giving back and serving our community that has given so much to my family and me.

My investment is in you and the City of Dana Point.

Please vote for me so that I may continue to serve our community.

My family and I moved to Dana Point because it is a thriving and all-American community in which to live, work, and raise a family.

I am running for Dana Point City Council because I want to take an active role in continually improving our community and maintaining our positive momentum – by being fiscally conservative, open to suggestions, and transparent in my actions and communications. The city belongs to all of us, and I seek to represent your best interests as we move Dana Point forward while maintaining a solid financial footing and focusing city government on its core functions of providing security, maintaining and improving our public spaces and infrastructure, and creating the conditions for economic growth.

I am a small businessman and attorney focusing on federal and military appeals. I am also a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and a veteran of the war in Iraq. I graduated from UCLA and then Santa Clara University School of Law before serving our country at home and abroad. My wife, Sarah, and I are the proud parents of three young boys.

I would appreciate your vote and would be honored to serve.

Readers: If you would like to suggest questions for the candidates, please send an email to aswayne@dananpointtimes.com

by Aug. 26. Throughout election season, we will also welcome letters to the editor in support of your favored candidates for City Council and other upcoming races. Please strictly adhere to a 350-word maximum and include your name, phone number and city of residence.

DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ANDREA SWAYNE

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

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Monday, August 18 WELFARE CHECK Alta Vista Drive, 24500 Block (10:47 p.m.) A man was seen slumped over the wheel of a gray Dodge Ram pickup truck as it idled in the front yard.

The caller reported the subject is a known alcoholic. Orange County Fire Authority was also dispatched.

VANDALISM REPORT Harbor View Drive, 24600 Block (4:47 p.m.) A woman reported her 1995 Dodge was vandalized during the night. The passenger side window was shattered and the passenger side mirror broken. Nothing was taken from inside.

DISTURBANCE El Encanto Avenue, 33700 Block (1:24 p.m.) A caller complained about the pollution created by the neighbors’ pot smoking.

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Sunday, August 17

Alan Wickstrom, Dana Point Business Owner This election is about you, the citizens of Dana Point.

I am a 28-year Dana Point resident. Liz and I have been married for 27 years and our daughter graduated from Dana Hills.

I started my web design agency in 1995 and have nearly two decades of business experience. I am a no-nonsense leader who will see that the City is operated in a business-like manner and I will be fully accountable to you.

Like you, I love Dana Point with all my heart. I have the vision and fiscally responsible business sense to help navigate our city through a very important juncture in our development.

I will help retain our small town charm and outstanding quality of life. I will work tirelessly for safe, healthy beaches in Dana Point, Capistrano Beach, and Monarch Beach.

My accomplishments include: 2009 Dana Point Citizen of the Year Director, Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Director, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce 2007-09 President, SOCSA Foundation at Dana Hills 2011/12 Commissioner, Dana Point Arts and Culture Com mission 2013/14 President, Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Among my many supporters are Nancy Baumann, Mayor Pro Tem Weinberg, Councilman Olvera and former Mayors Wayne Rayfield and Harold Kaufman.

Thank you for your vote November 4th.

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San Juan to Celebrate OC’s 125th Birthday

DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER Street of the Golden Lantern, 32500 Block (6:10 p.m.) A Burger King employee reported a woman who was hiding in the bushes nearby, grabbed food that was being handed to a customer through the drive-through window and ran away.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Selva Road, 24200 Block (7:05 a.m.) A caller reported a man was asleep at the wheel of a gray Dodge Ram parked in front of the residence. The truck’s engine had been running for over an hour.

Saturday, August 16 CITIZEN ASSIST Malaga Drive, 33900 Block (1:01 p.m.) A man called to report two lowflying planes he said keep following and stalking him.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is among the San Juan locations set to host 125th birthday celebration events on Saturday, Sept. 13. Photo: Andrea Swayne DANA POINT TIMES

Friday, August 15 RECKLESS DRIVING Stonehill Drive/Del Obispo Street (3:49 p.m.) An older man driving a black convertible hit the pumps repeatedly while trying to pull up to get gas.

Tuesday, August 12 CITIZEN ASSIST Niguel Road/Tennis Villas Drive (3:25 p.m.) A woman told police a swim coach had grabbed and shaken her 4-year-old son the previous day. She requested that a deputy be present while she confronted him on the day of the call.

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range County turns 125 years old this year, and as the birthplace of the county, San Juan Capistrano will be celebrating with a full day of festivities on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The day begins at 10:45 a.m. at Mission San Juan Capistrano with a “hands around the Mission” ceremony, recognizing the different cultures that helped create Orange County. The event will be documented with an aerial photo and followed by a blessing by the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation and a ringing of the Mission’s historic bells.

There will be several free events during

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the day throughout downtown, including wagon rides at the train depot and familyfriendly activities at Mission Grill, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society and Zoomars Petting Zoo. Melodrama musical performances, mariachis, ballet folklorico dancers and the 1880s reenactment group Spurs and Satin will perform around town. The Camino Real Playhouse will showcase skits about San Juan’s past and the San Juan Capistrano Library will also host the “Songs of the American West” concert. The Second Saturday Art Fair will be open as scheduled.

For more information, visit www.sanjuancapistrano.org or call 949.201.9881. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

PT 109: A Profile in Courage

Southern California Edison’s draft of decommissioning plans for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station should not lull residents into a false sense of security (“Edison Provides Early Retirement Timeline for SONGS Decommissioning,” DP Times, Aug. 8-14). It is doubtful that Edison can move all radioactive fuel from pools to storage casks by 2019 and it is disturbing that Edison is determined to buy unsafe storage casks because they are cheaper. Also, buried in the report is an admission that until 2032, Edison might be releasing as much radioactivity into the air and ocean as they did when the reactors were operating full blast. To learn more, visit www.sanonofresafety.org.

What Edison doesn’t want everyone to realize is that this facility will soon become a nuclear waste dump, a Yucca Mountain ZIP code 92672. Thousands of tons of uranium and plutonium will be sitting right here in casks on a concrete pad next to Interstate 5 until 2049.

At that time, the U.S. Department of Energy is supposed to take it away, but only if a deep underground repository is built. There are no plans to build one, and experts are skeptical that such facility will be built. The nation’s only facility in New Mexico was closed a few months ago following fires, explosions and radiation leaks.

Even more troubling is the lack of action by local politicians ranging from the city councils to Congressman Darrell Issa. None has protested our becoming a nuclear waste dump. They should be demanding that all San Onofre nuclear waste should be moved to a remote and safer temporary location.

No one is willing to take a stand or even contact the officials who are delighted that residents and politicians are meekly going along with the plan to turn south Orange County into a nuclear waste dump.

Going along with Edison’s “plan” is no plan at all.

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CLARIFICATION: Last week’s letter to the editor

by Terry Goller (“This is Dana Point, Not Chicago: Say No to Tenements”), was written in reference to the July 14 Planning Commission meeting on the Majestic Housing and Development project, proposed for the Town Center/Lantern District.

Dana Point Times August 22-28, 2014

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Saving his crew was simple: He had no choice

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ixty three years ago this month, on the night of Aug. 1, 1943, Lieutenant John F. Kennedy’s patrol torpedo boat (PT boat) was smashed by a Japanese destroyer leaving him with a wounded crew in the middle of enemy waters.

What happened next is the best remembrance of what the man was made of.

In the blackness of the Pacific Ocean, at 2:20 a.m., Kennedy’s boat was blown in half in 15 seconds. His chief engineer, Pappy Hamilton, was burned on his face and hands by flaming fuel. Eight others were clinging to half of the boat that hadn’t sunk.

A fair distance away another crewman, badly injured Gunner’s Mate Bucky Harris, couldn’t swim. Stripping off his shoes, shirt and revolver, Kennedy first swam to Patrick McMahon pulling him from the tangled burning wreckage back to the shattered hull; then to Harris who he rescued as well.

At dawn, he had gathered 10 of his 12man crew with two missing. Realizing the hull would sink later that day he organized nine of the men on a floating 8-foot plank and cut a strap from McMahon’s life jacket and put it between his teeth.

For four hours he calmly guided the men forward, while he swam pulling the terribly seared seaman by his teeth. The man he was pulling had no idea his skipper suffered from a chronic back pain. Kennedy had circumvented a 4F physical disability by using his powerfully connected father to get to the battlefront. Now, he was swimming for his life and 11 others.

That night as the exhausted crew lay in the sand of a small island, Kennedy swam out into Ferguson Passage to try to signal an allied ship. He swam for eight hours hoping to find help to no avail. He returned the next noon, vomited and passed out.

Deciding they needed to find an island with water supply, Kennedy again guided his crew on the plank and pulled the burned

crewman four miles with his teeth. There they found fresh water and lived on coconuts for four days.

Kennedy again swam out looking for help and discovered a dugout WAVELENGTHS belonging to two native

By Jim Kempton islanders who suggested Kennedy send a message carved onto a coconut shell.

When the natives came back they had reached an Allied military command post and the return note instructed Kennedy to bring his crew to the base, guided by the islanders. All but the two crew members killed in the crash, survived the ordeal.

What every man on the crew repeated until their dying day was that had Kennedy not ordered, cajoled, carried and guided them, they would all have died of wounds or a given up and drowned.

It was Kennedy’s determination to save his crew as well as his courage that made him a hero. But it was his utter humility overshadowed by his sense of humor that made this story a part of his legend.

When asked why he chose to risk his own life to tow a wounded comrade for two days with a bad back over eight miles with a strap between his teeth, he answered, “It was easy. They sank my boat.”

Jim Kempton is an armchair amateur history buff. He believes by starting the Peace Corps, planning for the moon landing, supporting the Civil Rights Movement, and facing down the USSR in Cuba, Kennedy inspired his generation of Americans like no other in the 20th Century. 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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What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF

Friday | 22 ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30 p.m. Climb onboard a Dana Wharf catamaran for this wine cruise around the Dana Point Harbor. $49. See more events at www.danawharf.com. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 888.224.0603.

LOVIN’ SHAKESPEARE 6 p.m. The city of Dana Point in partnership with the Dana Point Theater Company presents the annual summer series, Shakespeare in the Park. This year’s performance is a composition of Shakespeare’s timeless work, from scenes to sonnets, with the underlying theme of love. Free. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, www.dptheatreco.com.

Saturday | 23 DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Seasonal produce, flowers and much more at La Plaza Park each Saturday.

949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

BARKN’ BREAKFAST ON THE FARM 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your family and Fido down to Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club

to enjoy a Continental Breakfast and lots of fun. Visit with local pet-friendly vendors for chances to win goodies for you and your pup. Kids are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals. Estrella Veterinary hospital will be offering complimentary checkups to make sure “kid’s best friend” is healthy, too. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 949.333.4830, www.bellacollinagolf.com.

MOTORCITY MAGIC 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Laguna Playhouse continues its rock n’roll summer with a presentation of Motown sounds in “Motorcity Magic: A Musical Journey Through the Motown Years.” Show runs through Sunday, Aug. 24. Tickets are $46 to $66.

Laguna Playhouse, 606 N. Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787, www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

Sunday | 24 THE TRANSPARENTSEA VOYAGE 5:30 p.m. Track the migration of blue and gray whales from Santa Barbara to San Diego from sailing kayaks and learn about coastal environmental issues, as the documentary The Transparentsea Voyage is screened at the Ocean Institute. The film brings a group of athletes, musicians, celebrities and artists together to highlight conservation efforts. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, www.transparentseamovie.com.

CASA CINEMA: FROZEN 6:30 p.m. Disney animated movie Frozen under the stars in the Casa Romantica Courtyard. Bring your family, picnic, blan-

BY SAMANTHA HAMMER, DANA POINT TIMES

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n avid surfer, world-traveling backpacker and seasoned sushi chef, Yusuke Kawamata, a native of Osaka, Japan is living his dream. With a love for sunshine, the outdoors and being close to the ocean, he found a great little spot in Capistrano Beach to bring his expertly crafted poke to the people.

The doors to Kawamata Seafood opened May 2014, just steps from the bluff overlooking the beaches of Dana Point, and has since become popular among poke aficionados.

“The most important thing to me is serving ‘Ja-waiian’ (Japanese/Hawaiian style) poke, having fun and offering people my genuine spirit,” Kawamata said.

An admired and creative sushi chef with a spontaneous sense of humor, Kawamata loves to mix with the customers. He also adheres to two of his strongest guiding principles—always strive to be the best and honor all people, he said.

Kawamata Seafood offers an oceanto-table poke experience. The flavors are fresh, bold, crisp and affordable. The daily poke meals include your choice of ahi tuna, salmon, octopus, imitation crab or combikets or portable chairs for a memorable night at the Casa. Tickets free, but RSVP’s are required. A limited number a tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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EDITOR’S PICK

Lorraine Bracco and Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 crime drama Goodfellas. The West Coast Film Festival will be showing the film, including a documentary interview with Scorsese, on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Regency Theatre in San Juan Capistrano. Courtesy of Warner Bros.

West Coast Film Festival • WeDNesDaY, aUGUst 27 Opening day of the fourth annual West Coast Film Festival. At the Regency Theatre, watch Gigi at 2 p.m., Heartbreak Ridge at 4:30 p.m. and All the President’s Men at 8:15 p.m., preceded at 7:45 with The Impeachment of President William Jefferson Clinton. The festival runs five consecutive nights through Sunday, Aug. 31. Also includes, To Catch a Thief, Goodfellas, The Wizard of Oz, A Clockwork Orange, Amadeus and The Shawshank Redemption, as well as several special presentations and screenings. For the full schedule or to purchase tickets, visit www.westcoastfilmfest.com or call 949.489.7771.

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A Hawaiian-style poke stop delights in Capistrano Beach

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CAPT. DAVE’S WHALE WATCHING Times vary. Get up close to marine life aboard a Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari trip. Prices vary depending on the vessel. Call for more information. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

SADDLEBACK JAZZ FACULTY KICKOFF SHOW 7:30 p.m. Members of the Saddleback College jazz faculty will perform at the McKinney Theatre to kickoff the school year. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. General admission tickets are $10, $7 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling 949.582.4656 or online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Tuesday | 26 DUSTIN FRANKS 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

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

Yusuke Kawamata. Photo: Andrea Swayne

PRICE RANGE: Regular size poke bowl $8.50, large $11.50 PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Cash only HOURS: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. nation specials. The No. 1 Special is ahi tuna served over white rice, brown rice or green salad. A topping of his original blend secret dressing is included, or choose from shoyu, wasabi or spicy mayo. Side dishes, sashimi and snacks—including Spam musube—assorted beverages and bottled water are also offered.

Limited indoor counter seating is available but sitting outside at an umbrella table adds favorably to the experience and is reminiscent of some of the great poke stands in Hawaii.

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Wednesday | 27 MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB 7 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Join members of the volunteer-centered club for breakfast and a meeting each Wednesday at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, www.monarchbeachrotary.com.

Thursday | 28 TIM JOHNSON 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Taste blends from the West Coast’s smallest, finest wineries accompanied by vibrant small plates and live music. Wine tastings run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Thursday. DaVine Food & Wine, 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

SAN CLEMENTE BEACH CONCERT 6 p.m. until sunset. Reggae band Common Sense comes to the sand. Enjoy live music with the San Clemente sunset as the backdrop. Concert takes place near the San Clemente Pier. Free. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org/recreation.

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

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2014 DOLPHIN FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Senior quarterback Cole Wilber will step into the role of starter for the Dana Hills football team in 2014.

Photo: Steve Breazeale

DOLPHINS ENTERING NEW WATERS Past success has put the Dana Hills football team in position to face new challenges

BY STEVE BREAZEALE

When Dana Hills High School head football coach Todd Rusinkovich arrived on campus in 2011, he made it his mission to revamp the Dolphins program.

In Rusinkovich’s first year as head coach, Dana Hills, playing in the South Coast League, failed to win a league game. One year later, after moving to the Sea View League, they were crowned co-league champions, touting a 3-1 record and four wins overall. Last season, while playing one of the tougher preseason schedules in the area, the Dolphins finished second in league and went 5-6 overall.

The Dolphins upward trend has resulted in them being moved from the Sea View League to the more formidable South Coast League, which features El Toro, Tesoro and Mission Viejo high schools.

But the Dolphins have been waiting for this moment. Getting back into the South

Coast League has been the goal all along.

“Moving up to the South Coast League was the move that was appropriate for us,” Rusinkovich said. “The kids have experienced great success the past two years in the Sea View League … We know it’s going to be tough but we’re ready to embrace that challenge and get after it.”

The Dolphins only have three returning starters on defense and three on offense, which means a lot of those talented returning players will be playing both sides of the ball in 2014.

One of those players is returning senior running back and offensive catalyst Brian Scott. Scott averaged just over 81 yards per game and scored eight touchdowns as a junior, missing out on playing time due to injury. Scott, a co-captain, will also play on defense at safety, a position he played fulltime as a sophomore.

“Playing both ways just means more

conditioning. You need to focus on what ary for a second consecutive year. The you’re doing,” Scott said. “Simplicity has all-league selection had 74 tackles and one been a factor. You need to simplify things interception as a junior. both ways.”

McDermott, Fer and Podgorski will pull Senior transfer and Northern Arizona Unidouble time and start on the defensive line versity commit Cole Wilber will start for the alongside senior Kyle Smith. Fer and PodDolphins at quarterback. Wilber transferred gorski are two physically impressive players from Mission Viejo High School midseason who should be able to cause havoc, accordlast year and spent the offseason learning ing to Rusinkovich. Rusinkovich said that the the Dolphins playbook and getting com6-feet-2-inch 320-pound Podgorski has one fortable with their receiving corps, which of the biggest lower bodies he’s seen on a features returning all-league selection Drew high school player. The junior can squat in Falk and senior Ray Moslehi. the 500-pound range and, along with Fer, Wilber, who is accustomed to South will provide a physical presence up front.

Coast League play, has The Dolphins are taka big frame and a strong ing no chances when it 2013 Record: arm and figures to fit in comes to their prepara5-6, 3-1 Sea View League well with the balanced tion for South Coast Returning Starters: Dana Hills offensive League play, which feaOffense 3; Defense 3 attack that has been a tures top-tier programs trademark in years past. in Mission Viejo and Offensive Set: Multiple Senior center Chris Tesoro. They will play a Defense Set: Multiple McDermott is the lone tough preseason slate, Head Coach: Todd Rusinkovich returner on the offensive starting with a season(12-19 overall record) line, which features big, opening game against Assistant Coaches: strong players who are Tustin at home on John Rusinkovich (football mostly untested. Senior Friday, Aug. 29, in hopes operations), Jake Rusinkovich Jonathan Fer, Alec they will be ready for (offensive coordinator/quarBrady, Kyle Wilemon the competition when terbacks), Chad Rusinkovich and Jakub Podgorski league starts. (wide receivers/speed & condiround out the group.

Dana Hills has had a tioning), Phil Skinner (assistant On defense, the tough time finding early head coach/offensive line/ Dolphins strength lies wins. The Dolphins are strength), Joe Morris (defensive in their linebackers. a combined 3-12 in precoordinator/defensive backs), All three of Dana Hills season games over the Trent Henson (defensive line), projected starters at the past two years, mainly Stephen McCullough (techposition have startdue to the level of opponology coordinator/running ing varsity experience, sition they have chosen backs), Mike Eaton (quality especially senior middle to play against. control coach), Max Nikolenko linebacker Brett Bill, who But those tests early (athletic trainer). led the team in total in the schedule have tackles in 2013. served them well. The The Dolphins will also Dolphins won league employ rising junior Corey Selenski, a hybrid two years ago and missed out on a repeat by linebacker who switched to defensive end one game last season. halfway through last season. Selenski, who This year they will head into a much more had 57 tackles and a team-high four sacks difficult league, which is a task the players last year, will be used on the line and can are ready to accept. also drop back into coverage at any given “It’s going to be difficult and we need to moment. He will also be used as a fullback put in our time and effort and study these on offense. teams. We know what they’re going to bring “Our linebackers could all be safeties,” so we just need to step up,” Scott said. “It’s said senior safety Jay Schuyler. “We’ll chase the same number of people on the other you down. They’re fast.” side. They have 11 guys, we have 11 guys.”

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OFFENSE

OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART

Cole Wilber

Tackle

QB (No. 3) Sr.

Wilber, a cocaptain, will take over at quarterback after transferring from Mission Viejo last year mid-season. The Northern Arizona University commit has a large frame (6-4, 205) and a strong arm. He has grown comfortable working in the Dolphins’ offensive system.

Center

Guard

Fer (52)

Tackle

Guard

Brady (61)

Podgorski (68) McDermott (62) Wilemon (77)

Wide Reciever Rogers (12)

MULTIPLE

Quarterback

Wide Reciever

Wide Reciever

Falk (19)

Schuyler (2)

Wide Reciever Wilber (3)

FULLBack

Moslehi (10)

Kicker Grigoriou (9)

Selenski (28)

Punter

Running Back

Villacreses (6)

Brian Scott

Long Snapper

RB (No. 26) Sr.

Scott has been the foundation of the Dolphins run game two years straight and returns to help lead the Dolphins offense in 2014. Scott is a powerful runner who ran for 895 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior.

Scott will double as a strong safety on defense.

Ray Moslehi WR (No. 10) Sr.

Moslehi broke out during the Dolphins 7-on-7 passing league season, highlighted by his performance in the Oceanside Passing Tournament. Head coach Todd Rusinkovich said that Moslehi has stepped up as a senior and will be among the Dolphins go-to receivers in 2014.

Jonathan Fer OL (No. 52) Sr.

Fer will be a physical force for the Dolphins on the offensive line at left tackle. The co-captain is among the strongest players on the team but also has the ability to run conditioning drills with the skill players, according to Rusinkovich.

Chris McDermott

Scott (26)

Simmons (55)

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Grade Position

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 19 21 22 24 26 27 28 29 31 33

12 12 12 11 12 10 11 11 12 12 11 10 12 11 12 11 10 11 12 10 11 10 10 11

Schuyler, Jay Wilber, Cole Costello, Pierce McCloud, Connor Villacreses, Brendan Bortnick, Charlie Lutton, Glenn Grigoriou, Anton Moslehi, Ray Hadley, Carter Rogers, Brandon Rice, Joe Smith, Kyle Hershman, Evan Falk, Drew Wood, Edward Hanes, Jake Goode, Dakota Scott, Brian Schuman, Zack Selenski, Corey Lynch, Ryder Phillips, Jacob Solakian, Harry

WR / DB QB / DB WR / LB RB / DB P / LB QB / DB WR / DB P/K WR / DB WR / LB QB / WR RB / DB RB / DL WR / DB WR / DB RB / LB WR / DB WR / DB RB / LB WR / DB RB / LB RB / DB WR / DB RB / DL

Height Weight

No. Name

Grade Position

6’2” 6’4” 5’10” 5’6” 5’10” 5’10” 5’10” 6’2” 5’10” 6’2” 6’2” 5’8” 6’0” 5’8” 6’0” 6’2” 5’11” 5’9” 6’0” 5’9” 6’3” 5’11” 5’9” 5’7”

35 44 45 47 51 52 54 55 57 58 59 61 62 65 66 67 68 72 76 77 81 85 95 96

10 12 10 12 12 12 11 12 10 10 10 12 12 10 11 11 11 11 10 12 11 10 12 12

180 205 195 160 175 160 145 180 170 200 175 155 235 170 190 195 155 165 190 145 225 160 135 200

Kotnik, Patrick Bill, Brett Kahal, Nolan Namath, Chandler Justesen, Franky Fer, Jonathan Boyack, Mason Simmons, Ryan Bridgeman, Michael Poching, Jarod Rager, Jack Brady, Alec McDermott, Chris Justesen, Jake Avila, Diego Gault, James Podgorski, Jakub Patton, Dylan Furgeson, Hayden Wilemon, Kyle Cortez, Christian Charles, Trevor Lawless, Sean Lawless, Zachary

RB / LB RB / LB RB / LB RB / LB OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL LS / SS OL / DL OL / LB OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL OL / DL WR / DL WR / DL OL / DL OL / DL

DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART End

Tackle

Smith (16)

Height Weight 6’1” 6’0” 6’2” 5’10” 6’4” 6’2” 6’0” 6’0” 5’9” 5’9” 6’0” 6’0” 5’10” 6’2” 5’5” 5’11” 6’2” 6’5” 6’4” 6’4” 6’1” 6’2” 6’0” 6’0”

170 200 200 190 250 250 205 205 165 205 225 240 280 180 190 230 320 235 225 285 195 185 180 180

MULTIPLE

TACKLE

McDermott (62) Podgorski (68)

End Fur (52)

Cornerback

Cornerback

McCloud (5)

Moslehi (10)

OL (No. 62) Sr.

McDermott will provide much needed experience on the Dolphins offensive line.

The co-captain was the team’s starting center last year and, as the lone returning player on the line, will be counted on to provide precision and skill at his important position.

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Linebacker

Linebacker

Linebacker

Hadley (11)

Bill (44)

Selenski (28)

Safety Costello (4)/ Scott (26)

Safety Schuyler (2)

FIVE TO WATCH

DEFENSE Jay Schuyler FS (No. 2) Sr. Schuyler is a returning starter at free safety, where he locked up All-Sea View League honors as a junior. Schuyler is a standout athlete. He was an all-league first baseman on the Dolphins baseball team and has proven he is capable of controlling the defense.

Carter Hadley LB (No. 11) Sr. Hadley got a decent amount of playing time in 2013 as a backup linebacker and will be one of the new faces in the starting lineup. Rusinkovich said that Hadley has put in a lot of time in the weight room over the summer and has gotten considerably bigger and stronger.

Brett Bill LB (No. 44) Sr. Bill, the Dolphins leading tackler in 2013, returns to play the middle linebacker position in the Dolphins defensive front seven. Bill racked up 155 total tackles last season, including nine for loss. He will be in charge of organizing the Dolphins multiple defensive looks.

Pierce Costello LB (No. 4) Sr. Costello had a good amount of playing time last season and is part of a linebacker trio that has played alongside each other for consecutive years. Costello, who had 34 total tackles last year, brings speed to the Dolphins linebacker group.

Corey Selenski LB (No. 28) Jr. The Dolphins coaching staff had a lot to say about Selenski, the rising junior, during training camp. One word that kept coming up when describing him was “physical.” Selenski will serve as a versatile linebacker who can also play on the defensive line. www.danapointtimes.com

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SEASON SCHEDULE AND GAME PREVIEWS GAME ONE

AUGUST 29

GAME TWO

SEPTEMBER 4

GAME THREE

SEPTEMBER 12

GAME FOUR

SEPTEMBER 18

GAME FIVE

By Steve Breazeale SEPTEMBER 26

TUSTIN

CORONA DEL MAR

SAN CLEMENTE

VILLA PARK

GARDEN GROVE

Location: Dana Hills High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Winter Welz League: Empire 2013-2014 record: 1-9 (1-5 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: DNP Season Outlook: Last year the Tillers season took a couple of crazy turns after head coach Greg Gano resigned four games into the season. New head coach Winter Welz was brought on mid-season, but Tustin failed to score points and continued to lose games.

Standout senior wide receiver George Wilson will again be a focal point on offense. Wilson has offers from Utah, Massachusetts, Portland State and San Jose State.

Tustin had a good amount of seniors on last year’s team that are gone to graduation but will look to improve with a full year under Welz’s leadership.

Location: Newport Harbor High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Scott Meyer League: Pacific Coast 2013-2014 record: 16-0 (5-0 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: DNP Season Outlook: Corona del Mar was a powerhouse last season, capping off an undefeated 16-win season with a State Division III championship.

Dual threat quarterback Luke Napolitano graduated, which means junior Peter Bush will likely be his successor.

Even with Napolitano gone, Corona del Mar will still field a variety of weapons, including senior running back Cole Martin. The Sea Kings top two receivers, Bo St. Geme and Cole Collins, return.

On defense, senior linebacker Hoyt Crance, senior defensive back Barrett Barbato and senior defensive linemen Justin Hess return.

Location: San Clemente High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Jaime Ortiz League: Sea View 2013-2014 record: 2-8 (0-4 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: Loss, 38-13 Season Outlook: One of the biggest factors in the Tritons success this season will hinge on the health of senior quarterback Sam Darnold.

Darnold, who is committed to USC, is a dual threat quarterback who has had a productive offseason rehabbing his injured foot and building arm strength.

If Darnold can stay healthy, and the 13 returning starters can mesh together, the Tritons should compete for the Sea View League title.

The Tritons backfield will be an athletic, quick bunch. Darnold will be flanked by returning running back Vlad Dzhabiyev and newcomer Brandon Reeves.

Location: El Modena High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Dusan Ancich League: Crestview 2013-2014 record: 9-3 (5-1 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: Win, 43-29 Season Outlook: It was no secret Villa Park liked to throw the ball last season, utilizing their efficient quarterback Dylan Osbourne throughout the Spartans’ solid season. Osbourne, who threw for 2,513 yards, has graduated and the experience behind him on the depth chart is limited.

Where the Spartans appear to be experienced is on defense, especially at linebacker. Senior Xavier Hernandez (120 total tackles, six sacks) and junior Ramon Chaves (90 tackles, four sacks) will likely return to lead the aggressive unit.

Top receiver Kyle Harlin and top running back Michael Vega, return.

Location: Dana Hills High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Willy Puga League: Garden Grove 2013-2014 record: 13-1 (5-0 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: DNP Season Outlook: Garden Grove ran their way to the CIF-SS Southern Division Championship game last year, where they lost to Corona del Mar. Senior running back Sionne Masoe accounted for 29 touchdowns and 1,479 yards for the Argonauts last season. With Masoe graduated, it will be interesting to see if Garden Grove continues to run the ball at the rate they did last year, when they averaged 223.5 yards per game on the ground.

The Argonauts will have an effective returning receiver tandem in Allejandro Ceja and Austin Christian. The two combined for 21 touchdown catches last year.

GAME SIX

OCTOBER 2

GAME SEVEN

OCTOBER 10

GAME EIGHT

OCTOBER 24

GAME NINE

OCTOBER 30

GAME TEN

NOVEMBER 7

CYPRESS

MISSION VIEJO

TESORO

SAN JUAN HILLS

EL TORO

Location: Dana Hills High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Rick Feldman League: Empire 2013-2014 record: 6-5 (3-3 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: Season Outlook: First-year head coach Rick Feldman will lead the Centurions in 2014, replacing Bob Burt. Feldman was the program’s offensive coordinator under thenhead coach Mike Cobleigh three years ago.

The Centurions have a dangerous playmaker in senior wide receiver and defensive back Quinten Pounds. Pounds is also the team’s kick and punt returner. He has offers from Colorado, Utah, Boise State and Washington, among others.

Location: Dana Hills High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Bob Johnson League: South Coast 2013-2014 record: 11-1 (4-0 league) 20134-2014 vs. DH: DNP Season Outlook: Due to a realigning of the CIF-SS divisions, the South Coast League is no longer in the high-profile Pac-5 Division.

Instead, Mission Viejo, the perennial winner of league, will compete in the West Valley Division come playoff time, if they make it there.

As usual, Mission Viejo will field a talented team that gives them a shot at making it to the postseason.

The offense will be led by junior quarterback Brock Johnson and his veteran offensive line, anchored by center Cole Smith. Receivers Connor Hill and Keyshawn Johnson Jr. will be potential breakout season candidates.

Location: Tesoro High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Matt Poston League: South Coast 2013-2014 record: 9-3 (3-1 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: DNP Season Outlook: The Titans had another successful run last year and return 13 starters to the mix in 2014. Junior quarterback Devon Modster returns and will link up with favorite target, senior receiver Jake Smeltzer. Senior offensive lineman Zach Hickman returns.

Senior safety Tristan Kafentzis will anchor down the Tesoro defense.

The Titans have a tough preseason schedule that will bolster their chances in the South Coast League, which looks like a twohorse race between them and Mission Viejo.

Location: Dana Hills High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Aaron Flowers League: South Coast 2013-2014 record: 10-2 (4-0 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: Win, 28-21 Season Outlook: The Stallions may be the victims of their own success in 2014. Following the most successful season in school history, where they captured the program’s first league title, San Juan Hills was shifted to the South Coast League.

They will now face a level of competition they have not seen before.

The Stallions formula for success last season was the maturation of their inaugural football class coming together and peaking at the same moment. This year’s team will be missing a lot of those key pieces, but return several standouts, like senior running back and receiver Mike Miscione.

Location: El Toro High Time: 7 p.m.

Coach: Robert Frith League: South Coast 2013-2014 record: 4-6 (1-3 league) 2013-2014 vs. DH: DNP Season Outlook: El Toro will again feature a high-powered passing attack, as quarterback Trey Tinsley returns for his senior season. As a junior, Tinsley passed for 3,059 yards and 32 touchdowns with 16 interceptions. Defenses will have their hands full as El Toro will deploy senior receiver Taylor Dodds, who caught 11 touchdowns last year.

El Toro had a down year last year when compared to their lofty standards. Now that the South Coast League has been realigned, they could be a dark horse candidate to finish in the top-2 of the standings and earn a playoff berth.

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Dana Point Got Crackin’ for Charity

Rotary Club’s 5th annual Lobster Beach Fest a success

Lobster Beach Fest attendees (L to R) Natalie Fagan, Lyndsay Fagan and Gina Fagan, enjoy their seafood feast.

Sean Spurr (center) purchased the 2.5-millionth Mai Tai sold at Wind { IN DANA POINT } & Sea restaurant in Dana Point.

The cocktail he ordered on the evening of Friday, Aug. 15, made him the winner of a restaurant promotion and a grand prize of $1 Mai Tais for life. Here, Spurr is congratulated by restaurant owner Bob Mardian (left) and general manager Jay Styles (right).

Photo: Heather Johnston

SCENE

Lobster fans smile contentedly behind their pile of shells, their share of the 850 crustaceans served at the Aug. 16 event.

Nancy Jenkins (center front), pauses for a photo with some of the Marines and their family members sponsored to attend the Lobster Beach Fest.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

port we received from the community and the city of Dana Point.”

According to Coffman, a few other important firsts helped make the event an even greater success. These additions included partnering with the Make-a-Wish Foundation of OC and the Inland Empire for volunteers and with the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, which sponsored the attendance of 40 Camp Pendleton-based Marines who are soon to be deployed to Afghanistan.

“It is always a great day when our Marines come to their adoptive city and we can host them and make them feel so special,” said Terry Rifkin, 5th Marines Support Group president. “Civilians had an opportunity to thank them for their service and our Marines got the warm and fuzzy feelings that they are supported by a grateful nation.” DP

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he sound of shells cracking mixed with lively conversation and music resonated as hundreds gathered at Doheny State Park on Saturday Aug. 16 for the Dana Point Lobster Beach Fest.

The fifth annual Lobster Fest, put on by the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, attracted 550 bib-wearing seafood lovers whose ticket and silent auction purchases raised approximately $30,000 for local charities, said Rotary Club President John Coffman.

“We felt we made significant improvements to the efficiency with which we served 850 lobsters at this year’s event.

Lines were shorter or eliminated and we had great live music from start to finish,” he said. “We are very grateful for the supDana Point Times August 22-28, 2014

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Last week’s solution:

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

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Professional riders will compete at the 14th annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo from August 23-24.

Photo: Brian Park

Rodeo Rides Again The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo returns to San Juan

BY BRIAN PARK, DANA POINT TIMES

T

he 14th annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo will take place Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24.

It’s heralded as the richest two-day rodeo in the nation with a purse worth over $200,000. The top 30 cowboys in six events will compete in saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and team roping. The rodeo is part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association season and is an important competition for many cowboys who are hoping to secure a spot in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December.

On Saturday, gates open at 2 p.m. with opening ceremonies at 3:45 p.m. and the rodeo at 4 p.m. The competition will be followed by a concert and dance featuring

Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band at 6 p.m.

Gates open at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday with the rodeo beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $30 for adults, $10 for kids 4 to 12 years old and free for kids 3 and under. Parking is included with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets are on sale at seven locations in south Orange County: The Swallow’s Inn and Ortega Tack and Feed in San Juan Capistrano, Hennessy’s Tavern in Dana Point, Boot Barn in Lake Forest, Jerry’s Dogs in Ladera Ranch, Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo and the Sendero Guest House in Rancho Mission Viejo. Cash, debit and credit cards are also accepted at the gates.

For more information about the rodeo, visit www.rmvrodeo.com. DP

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GROM OF THE WEEK

Hana Johnson

Tanner Gudauskas is carried up the beach by fellow San Clemente surfers Ian Crane (left) and Patrick Gudauskas after winning the Soöruz Lacanau Pro on Aug. 16. Photo: Courtesy ASP

Fantastique in France San Clemente pro surfer Tanner Gudauskas takes top honors at Soöruz Lacanau Pro

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

I

mperieux, imperioso, masterful—in French, Italian or English it is a word that aptly describes the performance turned in by San Clemente-based surfer Tanner Gudauskas at the Soöruz Lacanau Pro. On Saturday, Aug. 16 Gudauskas beat Italian Leonardo Fioravanti to take home 2,000 ranking points and the $20,000 prize at the Association of Surfing Professionals 5-Star qualification series event in Lacanau, France.

“That win was super fun. The conditions were very challenging because the tidal changes were huge,” Gudauskas said. “I felt like I was improving through my heats in the week and had some lucky breaks on the final day too. All in all, I’m super pumped to win an event again, and especially in Europe which is a place Pat, Dane (his brothers and fellow pro surfers)

and I have loved going to since we started traveling.”

With surf resembling that of the waves he grew up riding in San Clemente, the goofy-footer was well equipped with strong backside skills to dominate in the Lacanau lineup.

Gudauskas’ win boosts his QS ranking to No. 14.

Directly following the event, Gudauskas and brother Patrick headed back to the states for the Vans Pro in Virginia Beach, Aug. 18 through Aug. 24, part of the 52nd annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships. Patrick Gudauskas is last year’s Vans Pro defending champion and currently No. 17 on the ASP QS ranking.

As of press time Wednesday, the pro rounds remained on standby. In pro junior competition, San Clementeans Kei Kobayashi and Griffin Colapinto had advanced through to Round 3. DP

Age: 8, Concordia Elementary Surfing since just before she turned 4, Hana Johnson loves everything about it. “I like how when you stand up on the waves it feels like you’re walking on water.

And I like being in the ocean and seeing the animals. I don’t have a favorite animal because I like them all, but one of my favorites is the leopard shark,” she said.

Taught by her dad and older brother Hagan, this talented shortboarder already has a goal of becoming a professional surfer. Hana thanks her mom and dad for taking her to practice every day to pursue her dream and to check out the ocean life.

“I like surfing at Lowers and I feel like the leopard sharks there are part of my family because I love them so much. I just surfed there a couple of days ago and saw like 10 of them. It was so cool,” Hana said. “They’ll only try to bite you if you touch them or poke them with a stick or something.”

She has surfed in three contests so far—the Hurley Rip My Shred Stick at Church Beach when she was 5, the 2013 Stoke-o-Rama at T Street where she took fifth place and the San Clemente Ocean

Hana Johnson. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Festival Groms Rule event in July, winning the girls 10U division. A family surf trip to Panama caused her to miss the recent Western Surfing Association season kickoff, but she will compete in the remainder of the series.

In school, Hana is a good student who especially enjoys studying science, math and reading. Her favorite book is Green Eggs and Ham but she also recommends checking out The Definitive Visual Guide to the Universe, “if you want to learn about space and be more smarter in science.”

Hana’s best surf training advice: “Surf every day, even if the waves are bad.”

—Andrea Swayne

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 67-69 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-8’ Poor-fair, Catalina: 12-15’ fair+ Friday: South swell from Tropical Storm Lowell will hold through Friday. Look for chest-head high+ waves at many of the well exposed breaks throughout Orange County, while standout spots produce overhead sets (strongest overall for North OC). Cleanest conditions will be found in the morning with calm to light/ variable wind, before an onshore seabreeze

develops into the afternoons.

Longer Range Outlook: The South Lowell swell will pulse up a little more on Saturday, which will be the strongest day of this swell event, then back down later Sunday into next week. On Saturday, some of the tropical swell magnets of north OC will produce occasional well overhead sets. Winds and conditions look most favorable in the mornings. Check out Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook!