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Farm Fresh Food, Times Two

Dana Point’s new weekday farmers market a welcome addition to the city E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

Paula Becker of Dana Point purchases fresh fruits from Bryson Raynsford of Sunny Cal Farms at a recent Wednesday Capo Beach Farmers Market. Photo: Andrea Swayne

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Majestic Project Shot Down in Tie Vote EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING Hospital Presentation Leads to Hours of Debate

An architect’s rendering shows an image of the proposed Doheny Hotel at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Dana Point Harbor Drive. Courtesy of Langdon Wilson International

What’s Up With...

Five things Dana Point should know this week Doheny Hotel Developer Withdraws Application THE LATEST: The Dana Point City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept the withdrawal of a permit request for 250room, 248,850-square foot hotel proposed for the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Dana Point Harbor Drive.

The action recommended to the City Council on Tuesday’s agenda asked the council uphold the Planning Commission’s action and vote to deny the project.

Five years after Beverly Hills Hospitality Group applied for a permit to build what would be called the Dana Point Doheny Hotel, the city received a letter from the company on Monday expressing its wishes to withdraw their application and go back to the drawing board.

Long at issue were the hotel’s requested variances including exceeding the city code mandated 35-foot height and threestory limits; traffic and density concerns and the proposed use of 0.76 acres of Lantern Bay Park for the hotel’s driveway, among other concerns.

In April the Planning Commission voted in accordance with the vocal majority and denied the permit. The applicant filed an appeal to the City Council.

Despite a number of revisions made by the applicant and presented in a series of public hearings, the letter dated Oct. 6 from Robert Theel Company, on behalf of Beverly Hills Hospitality Group, said that after listening to comments from city officials and the public they wish to withdraw the project and “pursue a project design Dana Point Times October 10-16, 2014

that better comports with the community comments and Zoning Code.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Theel said several months are likely to pass before the applicant is ready to submit a new plan to the Planning Commission.—Andrea Swayne

Majestic Project Shot Down in Tie Vote THE LATEST: The Dana Point Planning Commission on Monday voted 2-2 on a mixed-use development project proposed

by Majestic Housing and Development LLC for the Town Center/Lantern District.

Commissioners April O’Connor and Susan Whittaker voted to approve. Commissioners Gary Newkirk and Norm Denton opposed. Commissioner Liz Claus recused due to the close proximity of her home to the proposed project.

According to city policy, a tie vote constitutes a denial.

The project, which called for 30,000 square feet of retail space and 111 residential units to be built on seven noncontiguous lots, received criticism due to requested variances running contrary to the Town Center Plan. Variance requests included four-story buildings and elevator shaft structures extending over the 40-foot height maximum. The TCP allows only three-story buildings.

WHAT’S NEXT: Majestic may choose to file an appeal to the City Council although no decision has been announced.—AS

THE LATEST: The future of Saddleback MemorialCare’s San Clemente campus— Dana Point’s nearest hospital and emergency room—has either been decided or has not, depending on what side you were listening to Tuesday, as the San Clemente City Council heard from a number of stakeholders during four hours of testimony.

MemorialCare announced in August that it was studying a proposal to raze the current facility and rebuild it as an urgent care center with increased capabilities for out-patient care. However, that proposal would eliminate the emergency room and acute care, since the state does not allow for an ER without an attached acute-care center. The proposal has drawn strong opposition.

Saddleback doctors told the council that the hospital’s parent company is already offering employees termination packages. They also charged that equipment, including hospital beds, is being moved to the company’s Laguna Beach campus in preparation for a move.

Company officials denied any decision to close the hospital had been made, saying it was making efforts to retain doctors during the uncertainty. Any move of beds or equipment was reflective of a lower patient population in San Clemente and the need to allocate resources where they would be better used, officials said.

The proposal is not a fait accompli, said Steve Geidt of MemorialCare. The hospital’s board had only authorized a study, he noted. The proposal did, however, reflect a “new reality” for small hospitals nationally, he said, due to fewer patients being admitted into acute care.

WHAT’S NEXT: Saddleback officials said the board will decide the hospital’s future at a March meeting. Should it opt to close the acute-care facility, the county would then examine the impact on emergency services within 90 days of the notice of closure.

The council, while not taking formal action, did indicate a willingness to join an ad hoc committee facilitated by the South Orange County Economic Coalition. The hospital will also be an agenda item for the council through the remainder of the year.

— Jim Shilander

West Nile in South County?

THE LATEST: After months of warnings about a spike in mosquitoes and birds testing positive for West Nile virus in other areas in Orange County, it appears the problem may have finally moved its

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way south.

Orange County Vector Control Board representative Jim Dahl told the San Clement City Council Tuesday that mosquitoes in south Orange and northern San Diego counties recently tested positive for the virus.

Mosquitoes at both the San Mateo Basin, near the Orange/San Diego County line, and the former municipal skeet shooting range, close to Camp Pendleton, returned positive West Nile results.

Nearly 200 cases of the virus have been reported in the county this year, though none in Dana Point. Four of those diagnosed have died. The closest human case was in Laguna Niguel.

WHAT’S NEXT: The San Diego Vector Control District was charged with clearing the San Mateo Basin this week.

Residents are encouraged to eliminate sources of standing water on their property that can be a spawning place for mosquitoes. Dead birds should also be reported to the Vector Control District at 949.654.2421. Residents should not handle the birds directly.

FIND OUT MORE: www.ocvcd.org. — JS

EPA Head Visits San Clemente THE LATEST: The San Clemente–based Surfrider Foundation got a visit Monday from the nation’s top environmental official.

Gina McCarthy, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency visited the San Clemente Pier and the foundation’s headquarters as part of an effort to raise awareness of a proposed EPA Waters of the United States rule change that would alter the definition of headwaters to include more rivers, streams and wetlands.

“If you want to have healthy coastlines, if you want to have healthy oceans, you’ve got to have healthy rivers and streams to have coastlines like this stay healthy and stay vibrant,” McCarthy said. “We’re trying to plug that gap.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Rick Erkeneff, a Dana Point resident and head of the Surfrider Foundation South Orange County Chapter, spoke to McCarthy about the organization’s effort to protect San Mateo Creek during the debate over the 241 Toll Road extension. He also compared the state of the beaches near Trestles favorably to the effects of a lack of sediment flow from San Juan Creek on area beaches.

The organization also talked about the newly passed state plastic bag ban, Dana Point’s two-year-old bag ban, San Clemente’s rejection of a ban and the foundation’s local efforts to ban polystyrene packaging. — JS www.danapointtimes.com

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Farm Fresh Food, Times Two

Dana Point recently added a second farmers market, running on Wednesdays Robert Sedita, the city’s community development management analyst.

“With our close proximity to the beach and a large population concerned with living a healthy lifestyle, bringing in another market was a good idea,” Sedita said. “It is a great addition to the neighborhood and a way to get the community involved.”

Feedback has been positive, the city is fully supportive of both markets and optimistic they will continue to grow, he added.

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, THE DANA POINT TIMES

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aleidoscope of colors, farm fresh produce, crafts and flowers have long made shopping at local farmers markets a popular pursuit.

Adding to the allure are the smiling and friendly greetings shoppers receive when interacting with the vendors. Not to mention, the sense of community it brings when people gather to peruse, purchase and socialize among the outdoor booths.

In Dana Point, residents recently became the lucky recipients of an added weekday opportunity to stock up and meet their neighbors at the city’s second farmers market.

Eight years ago, the city reached out to Steve Crossen who, at the time, was running markets in the Coto de Caza/ Dove Canyon area and asked if he’d be interested in bringing a farmers market to Dana Point.

Crossen obliged and has been running the successful La Plaza Park-located Dana Point Certified Farmers Market every Saturday ever since.

In response to Capistrano Beach/ Doheny Village residents’ and business owners’ expression of a need for more activities in the area, the city once again approached Crossen, this time asking for a weekday market in that neighborhood.

Members of the community have long been awaiting a revitalization project in the works in what has historically been regarded as an “underserved” and sometimes even “seedy” section of town.

Dana Point’s second market opened on Wednesday, July 2, in the parking lot of Capo Beach Church, in the heart of the Doheny Village business district.

“Every week, to make sure we don’t have any unsavory elements, the city of Dana point has been making an effort to provide a nice police presence,” Crossen said. “It does seem to be having a revitalizing effect on the area.”

The Saturday market hosts an average of about 20 vendors and on the first Saturday of the month, when the craft fair is added, an additional 25 to 35 artisans/ crafters display their wares.

“Initially it took some time to get the Saturday market going but we finally have the right mix of vendors and since has been doing really well, ” Crossen said.

“I’m sure it will be the same for the Capo Beach location. Like any new market it will take some time to build it.”

So far the Capo Beach market is up to about 15 steady vendors, with new booths being added regularly, and includes craft booths every week.

Bryson Raynsford of Sunny Cal Farms in Fresno County is one such vendor. His booth, spanning the length of five to six easy-up tents and full of a rainbow of color-

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Clockwise from the top: Sunny Cal Farms, one of the vendors at the Capo Beach Farmers Market, offers a wide variety of fresh tree-ripened fruit from Fresno County. Randy Young of Old Town Baking Company offers his small batch baked goods, made locally with no preservatives, non-GMO flours. Shoppers can purchase fair-trade market baskets from Ghana to transport their haul of fresh produce. Photos: Andrea Swayne

ful and fragrant produce, is a popular stop at the new market.

“Everything we sell is about 72 hours fresh off the tree,” Raynsford said. “It’s grown by us, brought down by us and doesn’t go to any packing houses or plants. None of it’s washed, waxed or enameled. You can taste the flavor—treeripened stuff.”

Raynsford added that as a vendor he enjoys the farmers market experience, much as visitors do.

“It brings us closer to the public,” he said. “You get to interact with customers.

Folks who come to farmers markets are a nicer crowd, just really nice people.”

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and regular at the Wednesday market, said the farmers market has been a great addition to the neighborhood.

“The fruit here smells like real fruit,” she said. “You can’t beat the real fruit smell. I also like that this market includes crafts and produce. It’s like a two-fer.”

When choosing a manager for the market, Crossen was an obvious choice, according to city officials. With the success of his Saturday market and requirement that all vendors be certified—meaning that the state Department of Agriculture has inspected the farms to ensure the produce being sold is California grown—it was an easy call to make, according to

THE MANAGEMENT Crossen, a San Clemente resident and real estate broker, first became acquainted with the business while working for a farmers market bread vendor.

“I was selling bread at the markets and thought that with my 20-year background in retail management with Walmart and Kmart stores, I should find out what it would take to run my own,” he said.

He decided to go for it, and opened his first two in the Coto/Dove Canyon area.

He continued to run them for about five years after opening at La Plaza before deciding to close them and concentrate on Dana Point.

Although overhead is relatively low, agricultural permits, health permits, liability insurance and advertising make start-up costs significant, a fact that makes starting out a bit of a gamble.

“We have a great group now that I hope will stick it out as the public becomes more aware of the market and our customer base increases,” Crossen said.

The business of farmers markets varies and Crossen feels confident the method in which he runs his has everything to do with attracting a good variety of vendors, which in turn, along with the certification, attracts a loyal customer base.

“Many markets in Los Angeles, for example, typically charge a booth fee and a percentage of sales,” Crossen said. “At the Capo Beach market we charge only nine percent of sales from all vendors. We think it makes participation more attractive and that, in turn, is good for variety.”

The Saturday market also charges only nine percent, but the first Saturday of the month art fair vendors pay a flat $25 fee.

The new Capo Beach Farmers Market and Craft Fair runs every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Avenue in Capistrano Beach.

The Dana Point Farmers Market is held each Saturday at La Plaza Park, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the first Saturday of the month, the hours are extended to 3 p.m. to include a craft fair.

To inquire about having a booth, call Steve Crossen at 949.573.5033. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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NEWS BITES COMPILED BY ANDREA SWAYNE

Polls Open for Best of Dana Point Lantern Awards Voting for the Dana Point Times 2014 Best of Dana Point People’s Choice Lantern Awards is now open.

Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to vote for your favorites among the city’s eateries, shops, services and activities.

The poll will close on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 11:59 p.m.

Knights of Columbus to Annual Host Charity Golf Tournament The Knights of Columbus chapter at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church is set to host its annual charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 13 at San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road in San Juan Capistrano.

Registration will start at 10 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at noon.

The fee to play is $140 per person, including lunch and dinner, use of a golf cart, range balls, prizes and awards.

Both men and women are invited to enter.

Proceeds from the event support the Foundation for People with Intellectual Disabilities, as well as other Knights charities.

For more information, call Rich Lodyga at 949.429.1151.

Informative Meeting on Dyslexia Set for Oct. 23 An informational meeting on dyslexia for parents and educators will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 105 North La Esperanza in San Clemente.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the church’s McGowan Hall.

Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested.

Topics will include signs and symptoms—such as bright children having difficulty keeping up with peers, memorizing sight words and multiplication tables, difficulty tying shoes, rhyming words or learning letter sounds—steps to take after diagnosis and connecting with resources.

Dyslexia affects one in five people and is one of the most common learning disorders.

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more.

We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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City Council Hopefuls on DP Skatepark

Candidates for Dana Point City Council answer the next in a series of questions

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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he DP Times City Council election series continues this week with the answers from the nine candidates to question number three out of five.

Their answers will run weekly through Oct. 24.

The answers to question three are below, presented in an order not yet used for publication of candidates’ answers.

Question three: Are you in support of or opposed to the creation of a skate park in the city? Why or why not?

Jody Payne Our youth in Dana Point deserve the best recreational facilities possible. A skatepark would be a terrific amenity to add to the long list of our kids’ recreational options in this city. At the top of the list is the Pacific Ocean and Dana Point Harbor, two stunning recreation locales that most cities can only envy from afar.

A safe, accessible and fun skatepark requires specific features to thrive. At a minimum, a successful skatepark must have easy public transportation access, must be large enough to safely accommodate many kids at a time, and must be located far enough from homes to mitigate noise and other adverse impacts. The City Council has recently focused on two potential locations: South Coast Water District’s 30 acres and Doheny State Beach. The water district property is unlikely. Those lots are already earmarked for other uses, including a potential desalination plant. Doheny State Park appears to be the more viable option, but the state of California must obviously cooperate.

Our skateboarding families want a skatepark. While this type of project is a tall order due to its many inflexible requirements, it is worthy of discussion and I welcome the opportunity.

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Joe Muller A skate park is a great idea for our residents. I will fully support a new facility as long as we can find space that doesn’t impact residential neighborhoods.

joint use opportunities to fill this need.

But the big question is WHERE this skatepark should go in our town. I will work with city staff and residents to determine suitable locations, such as building a world-class skatepark at Doheny State Beach or the Water District. This would surely be a draw for both area youth and tourists alike.

Some have suggested that a skatepark be built in Sea Terrace Park. I do NOT support building a skatepark in Sea Terrace Park as the council designated this as a passive park back in 2008 and Sea Terrace Park will remain a passive park under my watch.

Learn more at www.AL4DP.com/issues.

Chuck Rathbone I am not opposed to the skateboard park, so long as the city has satisfactorily addressed location, cost, and safety.

At a recent City Council meeting, the City Manager was tasked with investigating options for this project. I look forward to hearing the pros and cons of any available options that are presented.

Ryan Divel I am completely AGAINST a skatepark for the City of Dana Point!

Ha ha … I just figured I’d go the opposite direction of the way the candidate bandwagon is heading. I think I covered this is my last question, but I am pretty sure I am the only candidate that currently skates or would even understand the process of building a skatepark. But let me reiterate as this issue I helped create gains momentum—20 years in the action sports industry give me the connections to get this skatepark built at a ZERO NET COST for our city.

The real problem is location. Many like this idea but don’t want it built near their neighborhood. Concerts and barking dogs are fine, but the idea of hooligan skateboarders is frightening. Come on, this is a whole new century and my 9-year-old daughter is no troublemaker. She’s exactly the kind of Dana Point resident who deserves a convenient and safe skatepark in her community.

At least we have a unilateral showing of support on this issue. The real deal is going to be who actually DOES SOMETHING to make it happen! www.Divel4DP.com #DPCommonSense Alan Wickstrom I support building a skatepark in Dana Point.

When elected, I will work to get a skatepark into the lives of our city’s youth and to determine the best locations. Our city’s own surveys have shown that skateboarding is among the top sports activities of our city’s youth and that a skatepark is a need that comes up frequently during past parks and recreation needs workshops and other vehicles of community input.

There are many funding options for a skatepark, both public and private. We should explore all possibilities, including

Nancy Jenkins Yes, I support a skatepark in Dana Point. I have worked with students in various capacities during my entire professional career and I believe for them to be well-rounded people, they should pursue academics, sports and constructive leisure time. For those skateboarding youth, a designated area would provide a welcome and creative outlet.

The question for our nearly built-out city is, where could it be located, and equally important is how will it be funded, operated and maintained, given the need for strict budgeting? There are examples of public/ private partnerships for funding, such as the etnies Lake Forest Skatepark.

I am impressed by the activism and outreach undertaken by advocates for a park, including Brandon Phillips, founder of Skatepark of Dana Point, and look forward to their continuing efforts.

Richard Viczorek One of the leadership traits required of Marine Corps officers is courage.

This includes not only physical courage, but moral courage as well.

Leaders must have the moral courage to make and explain difficult and unpopular decisions.

The reality is that Dana Point is geographically small and has limited suitable locations for a skatepark on city land.

However, the City Council has currently directed the city’s staff to explore the possibility of other jurisdictions providing assistance on this issue, a course of action which I support.

But before supporting the substantial expenditure of public funds associated with building and maintaining a skatepark, many questions still need to be answered. In addition to the main question of where it would be located, we must also ask: How much will it actually cost to construct? What are the additional associated costs for parking? How much would it cost to secure and maintain the property? How much liability would the city incur for insurance and

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City Council candidates were asked whether they support the addition of a skatepark, like this in San Clemente park, to the city. Photo: Sheri Crummer

potential law suits? What are the projected economic offsets and benefits? Is this a project which could be privately rather than publicly financed?

Exercising leadership requires answers to these questions before moving forward on this issue. www.voteviczorek.com Harold Kaufman I am in complete support of creating a skateboard park in the city.

Although some may think this is a new issue, it has actually been around since at least 2001. That was when I led the campaign on the City Council to establish the Youth Board and the board’s first recommendation was that we should build a skateboard park. I have been in favor ever since.

There is only one place in Dana Point where a skateboard park can be built and not be a bother to any residents. That is on the Water District’s 30 acres. I will work with the Water District Board to come up with a plan that is mutually agreeable and advantageous.

The youth of Dana Point have always been important to me. That is why I established the Youth Board and supported building the Sports Park at Dana Hills High School, the tot lots at Creekside Park and Shipwreck Park, why I served on the Ocean Institute Board for 18 years and why I was an AYSO referee for close to 20 years when I had no kids playing soccer.

A safe, secure place for kids to skate is long overdue.

John Tomlinson I am not opposed to a skatepark in Dana Point.

At the last City Council meeting, staff was tasked with reaching out to neighboring districts including Doheny State Park and San Juan Capistrano. I would consider the input of other cities as well, to see if there is any interest in a regional skatepark. I think that the best way to achieve the construction of it is through private funding and donations. Another way to accomplish this goal would be to allow private enterprise to construct and operate the skatepark. I am, however, opposed to locating it in the Sea Terrace Community Park. www.danapointtimes.com

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Dana Point-based 30-year Jazzercise instructor Nancy Brady is shown here leading a Jazzercise LIVE event.

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Business Beat News from Dana Point’s business community ANNIVERSARY JAZZERCISE 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point 949.492.7817 www.jazzercise.com Jazzercise Inc. franchisee, Nancy Brady, is celebrating 30 years of leading thousands of the aerobic dance classes that combine moves from dance, strength training, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing into total-body workouts set to the latest tunes.

Brady began teaching the classes in 1984 while she was a student at UC Santa Barbara, but for the past 23 years, has led students at the Dana Point Harbor-located OC Sailing & Events Center. Brady said the routines have changed over time to provide new and exciting experiences for attendees. In addition to regular Jazzercise classes, she now also offers Core, Strike, Fusion and Strength 60 classes.

“It’s not your mother’s fitness program,” Brady said. “We wouldn’t have lasted this long without constantly evolving. It’s not the same leotards and legwarmers of the ’80s. It’s a real workout, challenging but also fun.”

Brady’s business has since grown to service over 140 clients. She also leads a staff of three certified instructors and more than a dozen volunteers who help with registration and welcoming new customers, helping them to feel more comfortable starting out.

Brady’s daughter Chelsea is one of her biggest fans and when visiting from college is often among the students of all ages taking her mom’s classes.

“It’s a hard workout and most people don’t know that,” Chelsea said. “I like that I can get all my cardio in, along with Page 8

strength training in just one hour. And my mom kind of rocks—just saying.”

Brady’s regular students agree.

Jeny Makofske, a 15-year attendee, said she loves the music, dancing and friends that come along with taking Brady’s classes. Another student, Meridee Thurman credits the classes with helping her to lose 70 pounds.

“It helped me lose all the baby weight after having two kids,” Thurman said.

Ever ready to share with others the joy Jazzercise has brought to her, Brady encourages her students to not only excel in their workouts and fitness goals, but also to consider becoming instructors themselves.

It’s an experience that has allowed Brady to travel the world teaching. Next month she will be visiting Hiroshima, Japan to participate and teach at a Jazzercise LIVE event.

Classes are held Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Saturday at 8:15 a.m. Brady regularly instructs the 9 a.m. class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as the Saturday class.

In celebration of her anniversary, Brady is offering one month of classes for $30 for new and returning customers.

To find out more, send Brady an email at nbjazzercise@cox.net. —By Catherine Manso and Andrea Swayne

Nancy Brady is celebrating 30 years as a Jazzercise instructor. Photo: Catherine Manso.

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY STEVE SOHANAKI

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, October 6

truck tipped over causing a traffic hazard.

Sunday, October 5 PROWLER Street of the Silver Lantern, 33900 Block (11:50 p.m.) A woman reported seeing a 5-foot-6-inch-tall man wearing a white shirt and black pants, looking in her window.

The woman’s boyfriend checked the backyard but the prowler was gone.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Daniel Drive, 33000 Block (11:41 p.m.) A woman told deputies when she came home from having plastic surgery, her husband started beating her with a vodka bottle.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Old Golden Lantern/El Camino Real (9:25 p.m.) A woman in her 20s wearing a pink bra and shorts was seen screaming and cussing at passersby in Heritage Park.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Capistrano, 35500 Block (9:42 p.m.) A caller told police that a group of homeless people was taking up residence at a vacant house in his neighborhood. He also said his wife is scared to walk outside on the street because of it.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Malaga Drive (5:02 p.m.) A patrol check was requested when kids on skateboards were reportedly damaging the new concrete the city just installed in the area.

DISTURBANCE Golden Lantern Street, 34400 Block (8:03 p.m.) Security personnel by the White Pelican Gallery at the Harbor informed police about a man who was sleeping on a bench and refusing to leave.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Dana Point Harbor Drive/Street of the Golden Lantern (3:57 p.m.) A tree trimming

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE La Paz Avenue/Alcazar Drive (7:44 p.m.)

A caller reported being threatened by a

“skinhead” in a white Jeep who was yelling at him while waving a handgun in the air.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Victoria Boulevard/Doheny Park Road (6:26 p.m.) Assistance was requested for a “man down” in front of Donut World.

RECKLESS DRIVING Mariana Drive/Alicia Drive (4:17 p.m.)

A caller reported seeing a man speeding on the street in a sand rail with kids in the back.

CITIZEN ASSIST Park Lantern Street (1:14 p.m.) A man was refusing to leave a table at the park after another person told him they had reserved the tables for a wedding.

DISTURBANCE Valencia Plaza, 33900 Block (11:56 a.m.)

A woman told police a man who lives in her neighborhood threatened to kill her and her dogs.

TRESPASSING Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (3:02 a.m.) The night manager at Circle K told police that a possibly homeless man passed out inside the store.

Friday, October 3 DISTURBANCE Camino Del Avion/Golden Street Lantern (2:36 p.m.) A man was in front of Ralphs

being aggressive towards customers, asking them for money and following them to their cars. In one incident, he reached into a customer’s vehicle through the window.

WELFARE CHECK Westborne Drive, 25400 Block (1:03 p.m.)

A woman living in a sober living home was saying she knows “they” are coming to kill her and she’ll kill herself first.

DISTURBANCE Guadalmina Drive, 0 Block (9:39 a.m.) A caller told police her brother threatened to beat her up and then ran out the back door of the house.

FOUND PROPERTY Del Obispo Street, 33600 Block (8:43 a.m.)

A five-gallon bucket of marijuana was found behind Albertsons.

KEEP THE PEACE Pacific Coast Highway, 32800 Block (5:13 a.m.) A homeless man sleeping in front of a Starbucks was refusing to leave. The man is known for being “intimidating and condescending” when he speaks to people.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (3:41 a.m.) A caller informed police of two people having intercourse inside of a nearby grey vehicle. The caller couldn’t tell what they looked like and didn’t want to check it out.

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor GO ALAN! MARY JEFFRIES, Monarch Beach

I am writing to endorse Alan Wickstrom for Dana Point City Council!

He has lived in Dana Point for 28 years and has been very involved as a member of many community service committees, such as Dana Point Coastal Arts, Rotary Club, SOCSA at Dana Hills and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley and many more.

Alan doesn’t just join, he leads, listens, and discerns.

I think with all the development happening in Dana Point Town Center/Lantern District, Doheny Village and other projects, we need Alan because he has his finger on the pulse of the needs of this town.

He will follow the rules and make fair decisions. Go Alan!

PLASTIC BAG BAN WILL BE MET WITH CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE KIRK KEGEL, San Clemente

The state legislature’s plan to ban a useful, safe, inexpensive, recyclable, helpful,

multi-usable, convenient product such as a plastic bag is a new low in hidden tax and public manipulation. But the Democrats and their enviroradical coalition think it is OK to force me to change the way I carry my groceries home. As a conservationist, I see this as a litter problem that can be resolved inexpensively by education and technology, not by banning. Not a single one of my bags is ever litter. They are all recycled or reused.

Bans may seem reasonable. But government attempts to make things better, often have unintended consequences that make things worse. The so-called evidence that this is a harmful item is easily refuted by studies that show that cotton bags and paper bags are a far greater burden to the environment and landfills and certainly more expensive than thin film bags. A ban on this product also includes a tax on paper bags that will be a burden on the poor, elderly and handicapped. The details of the backroom deal the Democrats made with the grocers and the grocery unions is an example of the worst of California politics.

Once again it’s about the money.

I’m old enough to remember in the ’60s how we were told by the environmentalists to save a tree, use recyclable plastic. We saved a lot of trees. How things change when the environmental movement turns

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HOW TO REACH US A statewide ban of single-use plastic bags was adopted earlier this month. Dana Point has had a ban in place since 2012. Photo: Jacqueline DeMarco

to green tyranny on the public. They have learned that if they say something enough times—even though it may not be backed up by real science—they can make almost anything sound true. The numbers of sea life they claim affected by bags are certainly exaggerated. Also despite extensive state and local legislation that would seem to demonstrate the evils of plastic bags, the evidence shows that they’re less likely to be contaminated, typically save more energy than paper or cloth alternatives and are less hazardous to dolphins than conjectured.

I am an adult and like most adults in America, I feel I am capable of making my own choice on how to carry home my groceries. I recycle all my bags. I like the products made from recycled bags like furniture, park benches and decking materials. I don’t like being subjected to the fads of a group of misguided do-gooders that want to use banning and taxes to make my shopping chores more difficult, time consuming and expensive.

I will personally protest this ban by using my favorite method from the ’60s—civil disobedience. When I get through the line with my order and am waiting to pay, if a tax or fee is levied upon my bagged order, I will say, “I am protesting this unfair tax on senior citizens, cancel the order.” That should get their attention; especially if another 100,000 people do it every day. Stand up to the manipulation from Sacramento.

Don’t forget they also want to redistribute your income.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The state ban, Senate Bill 270, stipulates that cities already having a ban in place will not be required to change laws to coincide with the state. In Dana Point, that means the ban enacted in the city two years ago stands. Dana Point’s ban does not require payment of a fee up to $0.10 per paper bag. The city ban also included an extra six-month grace period for businesses with annual taxable sales exceeding $4 million.

The state ban cutoff was $2 million. San Clemente shot down a ban last spring and will therefore be subject to the terms of SB 270.

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As you open this special section, you may be asking yourself, “What is Crib to College?” The name is just as it sounds. This is a resource guide that can be utilized throughout a child’s life—literally from crib to college. On the pages of Picket Fence Media’s second annual Crib to College issue, you will find stories, columns and tips from teachers, parents, counselors and experts on saving for your child’s future, preparing for kindergarten, fostering scientific passions, talking to teens about drugs, transitioning to high school and more. So, travel the road from crib to college and check some items off the list along the way.

Investing Early, Wisely for College

BY TAMMY McKENNON, EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR

School is back in session. If you have school-age children, you’re probably busy getting them acclimated to another year of hitting the books. But the school years go by quickly, so it won’t be long before your kids are ready to head off to college. Will you be financially prepared to help them?

It’s certainly a challenge, especially given the rising costs of higher education.

Consider these figures from the College Board: For

the 2011–2012 school year, the average cost (including tuition, fees, room and board) was $17,131 per year for an in-state student attending a public, fouryear college or university. For a student attending a private fouryear school, the comparable average cost was $38,589 annually.

And these numbers are likely to increase in the years ahead.

So, what can you do to help meet the high costs of higher education? For starters, you need to save and invest—early and often. You’ll also want to choose investments that are particularly well-suited for college. Here are a few suggestions:

529 PLAN

When you invest in a 529 plan, all withdrawals will be free from federal income taxes as long as the money is used for a qualified college expense for your child or grandchild. However, non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal, state and penalty taxes. Contribution limits are quite high, so in all likelihood, you’ll be able to put as much as you want into a 529 plan although you generally can’t exceed the annual gift tax exclusion, which was $13,000 per beneficiary in 2012. Furthermore, if you participate in the 529 plan, your contributions may be tax deductible on your state taxes.

COVERDELL EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT

Depending on your income level, you can contribute up to $2,000 annually to a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA). Your Coverdell earnings and withdrawals will be tax-free, provided you use the money for qualified education expenses. Any non-education withdrawals from a Coverdell ESA may be subject to a 10 percent penalty. You can place these contributions into virtually any investment you choose—stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, etc.

A positive pregnancy test comes with a flood of emotions and a multitude of questions.

Feelings of anxiety, joy, fear, concern, ecstasy, elation, apprehension and others set in. Inquiries about morning sickness, diet, exercise, weight gain, fetal development, birthing options and others abound. And as the baby and belly grow, the nursery begins to take shape and the due date countdown narrows, questions about the cost of diapers, clothing, formula, child care, schooling and college arise. But the cost of raising a child isn’t limited solely to finances. Costs come in the form of sleepless nights, diaper changes, overtime, sick days, hectic family vacations, school plays, lunch dates, swim lessons, scraped knees, first dates, heart breaks, driver’s licenses, college applications and dorm room days—all rewarded with years of memories that cannot be affixed with a monetary value. If you are expecting, expecting to be expecting or have a little one at home, this information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture gives a snap-shot estimate of the financial costs of raising a child born in 2013.

What’s It Cost to Raise a Child?

$261,330 Estimated Cost of Raising a Child on the West Coast

$245,340 National Average Estimated Cost of Raising a Child *ESTIMATES DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF COLLEGE

HOW THE FUNDS GET SPENT

THE YEARLY BREAKDOWN (COST PER YEAR)

0-2 Years Old

$12,940 6-8 Years Old

$12,800 15-17 Years Old

$14,970

Housing

Food

30%

16%

Transportation

14%

ZERO COUPON BONDS

A zero coupon bond is priced at a discount to its principal or face value. You receive the principal value when the bond matures. So you could purchase a zero coupon bond that matures in the year your child is ready to go to college. Although you won’t receive regular interest payments throughout the life of the zero coupon bond, you’ll still be liable for the taxes on this interest. Therefore, consult with your tax advisor before purchasing a zero coupon bond.

These investments have proven popular among parents and grandparents. However, you’ll need to consult with your financial advisor to determine which college-savings vehicles are appropriate for your needs. But don’t wait too long—because before you know it, today’s grade-schoolers will be packing for their college dorms.

Follow your child’s journey from crib to college and check items off as you travel the road through life.

Clothing

6%

Health Care Child Care & Education

8%

18%

Misc.

8%

FIGURES PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WWW.CNPP.USDA.GOV.

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Bridging the Gap: Why Communicating with Infants and Toddlers Matters

Locate your desk, wall or smart phone calendar and mark down these free weekly and monthly activities at the Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano libraries.

BY ANDREA PAPAGIANIS

Studies say by the age of 3 children from lower-income families hear roughly 30 million fewer words than their more affluent counterparts—it’s become known as the “word gap.”

A recent study by researchers from Stanford University published in Developmental Science (“SES differences in language processing skill and vocabulary are evident at 18 months,” March 2013) found that by 18 months, children from different socioeconomic groups displayed dramatic vocabulary disparities. The psychologists found that by 2 years of age the gap in language development widened.

To investigate the vocabulary and language processing speed of children, Anne Fernald, an associate professor of psychology at Stanford, enrolled 20 children living near the university campus, all 18 months old, in an experiment. Children were tested on how quickly and accurately they identified objects based on verbal cues. Fernald then expanded the experiment to a town north of campus where the median income and education levels are lower. She reevaluated all participants six months later—at 24 months old.

The experiment was then broad-

Every child develops in their own time.

At five months your child may not have rolled over, while at 10 months another is walking unassisted. The same goes for sleeping through the night, potty training and a gamut of other benchmarks your child will encounter throughout their lives.

Teachers at Nobis Preschool understand that. It’s why they structure curriculum around their students’ level of learning, interests and talents. The syllabus is ever changing.

“Our philosophy stays the same as far as wanting to do the best for children and their families, providing the best environment for them and giving them exposure to things they need to

the Dana Point Library for a half-hour full of fun stories and activities, first for toddlers and then for preschoolers. No need to register.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 11:15 a.m. Join the San Juan Capistrano Library for a fun- and story-filled event for children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more. No registration is required.

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ened. Using pictures, instructions and tracking eye responses, researchers tested the language processing of 18- and 24-month-old toddlers. While sitting on a caregiver’s lap, they were shown familiar objects on a screen and a recorded voice identified one of the objects. Researchers filmed each child’s eye movement and noted which picture they looked at and the processing time.

They found children from a higher socioeconomic background identified the object faster. Research revealed that 2-year-old children from poorer families were likely already six months

behind their wealthier peers in language development and proficiency.

To help children build their vocabularies, the National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends the following: • Incorporate new, interesting words in natural conversation.

• Utilize gestures and facial expressions to help kids make sense of these newly introduced words.

• Communicate with children and encourage talking with others.

• Read to children daily and go over new words together.

develop to the next step,” said Shauna Bogert, director of Nobis Preschool in Capistrano Beach.

From infant to toddler and preschool to Pre-K instruction, the faculty at Nobis is constantly educating themselves and seeking out new methods and changing child-development practices to ensure each of their students is learning the best way they possibly can.

“We try desperately not to lose focus of the individual,” Bogert said.

“In education, there is so much focus on meeting a standard that we are not meeting needs of individual children.

We want to make sure that we never lose sight of the fact that every person is an individual, has different gifts and

Read to your child daily

FAMILY STORYTIME 6:30 p.m. Get into the fun once a month as the Sunshine Readers host family story time at the San Juan Capistrano Library. Upcoming dates for 2014 include: Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.

FAMILY STORYTIME 11:30 a.m. Bring the entire family for stories and rhymes in both English and Spanish at the San Juan Capistrano Library. All ages are welcome.

No need to register.

PAJAMA STORYTIME 7 p.m. One Monday evening a month, starting in November, children and their parents are invited for a night of stories, songs and fun at the Dana Point Library. Don’t forget your PJs. All ages are invited.

Dates include: Nov. 24, Dec. 15, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30, April 27, May 18 and June 22.

SATURDAY READ TO A DOG 11 a.m. Children can practice their skills and build confidence reading aloud by sharing favorite tales with certified therapy dogs on the third Saturday of each month at the Dana Point Library. Reserve a 10-minute session today.

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develops at their own pace.”

Working to support families and the needs of each student, Nobis teachers keep an open line of communication with parents and guardians—making certain all parties are on the same page. And as for the learning, well it starts early with the youngest of students, some at just 6 weeks old.

No babysitting here: This preschool is geared toward providing meaningful interaction to build communication and develop language, motor skills and other areas that will carry students throughout life.

Learn more about Nobis Preschool’s full- and part-time programs for children ages 6 months to 6 years at www.nobispreschool.com.

San Juan Capistrano Library

Dana Point Library

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HOURS OF OPERATION:

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday: Closed Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

Start saving for the future

Sign up for special classes

Explore your community

WEDNESDAY

TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Stop by

EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT

BY ANDREA PAPAGIANIS

Mark Your Calendar

Get out and enjoy nature

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DR. TAUB’S

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Steps to Wellness

1 | Aim high.

In America, as long as you are willing to study and work hard, you can accomplish your dreams.

2 | Make good choices.

This especially means not doing things, or avoiding others, you think might be wrong.

3 | Be kind and respectful.

Young musicians from the Los Rios Rock School perform at the Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Campout in Pioneertown, Calif. in September. Courtesy: Los Rios Rock School

Music: A Universal Language

BY ANDREA PAPAGIANIS

“Stir it up; little darling, stir it up.”

The bass line in Bob Marley and The Wailers’ 1973 single “Stir It Up” started Tyler Marolf on a musical journey that took decades to come to fruition. After six years of piano playing, the young musician at the ripe age of 12 picked up a bass guitar for the first time. It is with that instrument in hand months later that he knocked on the door of a neighbor’s garage, not to silence their band practice, to join in.

More than two decades later, Marolf has recreated that San Juan Capistrano garage from his youth three times over in the form of Los Rios Rock School—a south county safe-haven for music students of all ages and skill levels. The brothers who invited him in built the school’s music rooms.

“I built the place where the kid can knock on the door and we let them plug in,” Marolf said. “We have just one rule: You can have autism or be 65 years old … you just have to have the desire to learn music.”

Fifteen years old and searching for a connection or someone who understood, Marolf disappeared. On his own, he made his way to Guadalajara. Raised by loyal parents who instilled morals, he searched for someone to listen. Today, Marolf has created the place he sought out as a teen. He hasn’t simply crafted a music school but rather a space filled with teachers who take the time to hear what students are saying.

“We listen to kids,” Marolf said. “When

“We listen to kids. When they come in we immediately ask them to play us songs that mean the most to them. We find out what their ears like. We start to create dialogue so they start speaking. Music is a language … and everyone understands it.” —Tyler Marolf they come in we immediately ask them to play us songs that mean the most to them.

We find out what their ears like. We start to create dialogue so they start speaking.

Music is a language … and everyone understands it.”

It is all part of developing a relationship with students, it’s about having fun.

With 126 current students and nine teachers, Los Rios Rock School continues to grow within a tight-knit community where students are developing skills—such as problem solving, leadership and teamwork— far beyond their musical abilities. All part of Marolf’s mission to “Stir it up.”

Visit www.losriosrockschool.com for more information on the school’s programs.

Read together every day Discover things outdoors

Remember, life is all about love. Show kindness and respect toward others, including your parents, siblings, teachers, neighbors and other members of your community.

4 | Eat well. Eat healthy.

Consume more food that derives its energy from the sun, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Eat less food that gets

its energy from a factory, such as candy, sodas and other junk foods.

5 | Get active.

Participate in a physical activity every day that makes you feel sweaty or shortof-breath. Get exercise seven days a week for at least 30 minutes each time.

6 | Be quiet. Be Still.

Pause, be quiet and meditate for a few minutes when you wake up in the morning, go to bed at night or whenever you feel overwhelmed or stressed out.

Close your eyes and breathe slowly while relaxing your entire body. Then imagine a warm, healing, pure white light filling your heart. Now imagine this warm, healing, pure white light filling your entire body. Imagine the light filling you up all the way from the tips of your toes and fingers to the very top of your head.

Now repeat these three words, “God loves me.”

7 | Have some fun.

Find and make time for fun each and every day.

Students from the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area are led through a meditation session by pediatrician of 50 years Edward Taub. Photo: Andrea Papagianis

Dr. Edward Taub, a long-time Orange County pediatrician, practiced medicine for 50 years.

In the early ’70s after treating nearly 80 percent of his patients for stress related problems, through healthy eating, exercise and stress management, Taub created a wellness vaccination—no needles, just tips and advice on achieving an active, healthy and happy lifestyle. He’s been prescribing it ever since.

Prepare for the classroom Spark your child’s imagination

Get active and stay active Add to the savings account

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A Little Fun on the Run Every week, Fun on the Run—a mobile recreation center—visits four neighborhoods in San Clemente.

This free program offered by the city of San Clemente keeps local children engaged once they are out of school and gives kids a positive place to spend time with peers while participating in physical activities and nutrition education.

“San Clemente has a diverse community and it is essential for all our children to enjoy after school enrichment activities,” said Peggy Lacayo, recreation supervisor for the city of San Clemente.

Fun on the Run also offers San Clemente’s youth additional fitness opportunities through Goal Zone Sports, a low-cost, afterschool program.

Throughout each six-week session, participants learn and review basic sportspecific techniques and run through drills and scrimmages. Children also receive 20 minutes of nutrition education. They also

Some of San Clemente’s youngest residents pause for a photo during a Fun on the Run stop.

Photo: City of San Clemente

work with pedometers and learn about bones, muscles and portion control.

Fun and learning opportunities continue throughout the year.

During the summer months, Fun on the Run provides a swim and learn element to local children. This eight-lesson program focuses on teaching children how to swim while reinforcing their academic skills in order to prevent summer learning loss and serves children who are unable to afford lessons and do not have transportation or access to a community pool.

To learn more about San Clemente’s youth recreation programs, visit www.san-clemente.org.

Learning Begins at Home

BY PAUL BREAZEALE, FIRST-GRADE TEACHER AT ST. ANNE SCHOOL

The transition from a Pre-K classroom to a Kindergarten class can be a fun, exciting and nervous time for students and parents alike.

Below are some thoughts and reflections compiled by several sources at St. Anne School in Laguna Niguel—from Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers to the director of St. Anne Preschool.

Catherine House, the director of St. Anne Preschool, offers great insight on the social and behavioral aspects needed of a child entering Kindergarten: “Children flourish when entering kindergarten by the progression in which they learn the principles and behaviors recognized by society. When they attain an awareness of self and take accountability for themselves and others, they become a capable and self-reliant learner ready to move forward. Social and emotional aptitudes are vital to children’s welfare and achievements, both in school and in life.”

Kindergarten teachers at St. Anne echo House in stating that developing awareness and respect for both the world around them and others at school is an important Kindergarten skill. One Kindergarten teacher

encourages parents to help their child with self-regulation. This includes working on paying attention, handling frustration, controlling impulses, following directions and finding solutions to problems.

Here are some things that you can do to prepare your child academically for Kindergarten.

According to Patti Dickmann, a Kindergartner teacher, a wonderful academic skill you can teach your children is the ability to tell a story in an imaginative way and retell a story that has been told to them. There are many things you can do at home to help your child develop this skill, like having your child tell you the beginning, middle and end of a story that has been read to them.

Also, if your family goes on an outing (Disneyland, the movies, etc.), have your child retell important events of the day and the order in which they happened.

This retelling ability is crucial to develop early writing ability. Other important skills teachers have stated are letter recognition of lower case letters and reviewing how to write these letters.

We hope we have offered some good insight on how to enjoy this exciting new chapter in your child’s life.

Encourage your child to tell stories Incorporate color into dinner

Paint, plant or try something new

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A Lifetime of Lessons & Learning

BY KRISTEN NELSON, PRINCIPAL AT LAS PALMAS ELEMENTARY

Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley work hard during homework Power Hours throughout the year to earn points so they can shop for their families at the holidays. Photo: Andrea Papagianis

Inspiring Youth to Reach Beyond

BY RON SIPIORA DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY

“To inspire and enable all youth to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens by providing stimulating and challenging programs through interaction with dedicated, caring people.”

That’s the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley. The clubs’ facilities are conveniently located within the communities we serve and adjacent to both elementary and middle school campuses making our services readily accessible to a large number of youth and their families.

In 2013, the Capistrano Valley branch, which has campuses in San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita, served more than 2,700 youth through outreach programs and membership.

The clubs’ Academic and Career Support Program not only helps youth, who are at-risk for dropping out of school remain engaged and learning, but also enhances the culture throughout the club. Staff reinforces messages about the importance of education and members’ ability to be successful

The BGCCV have adopted a “Formula for Impact” which means that: We continue to serve those that need us the most and provide them with a world class program experience that offers programs in five core program areas: • Education and career development • The arts • Sports and fitness • Character and leadership development • Health and life skills Through these programs we deliver three key outcomes: • Academic success • Healthy lifestyles • Good character and leadership

in school.

Each component teaches students to responsibly complete their school assignments on-time and with pride in all subject areas, creates discipline and good study habits and builds their skills and confidence.

The cornerstone of our educational programming is Power Hour. Power Hour helps drive positive outcomes for youth in the area of academic success by extending learning beyond the school day. It offers a structured time and place for club staff and volunteers to help members complete their homework and start each school day better prepared and with a sense of confidence and competence.

As members complete homework assignments and participate in fun, hands-on activities that reinforce their learning, they earn Power Points that they can redeem for incentive prizes and special privileges. In addition, Power Hour offers small-group or oneon-one tutoring assistance for members identified as needing additional help with specific subjects or skills.

Find out more about the local Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley at www.bgccapo.com.

Nurture your child’s special interests Complete homework together

How many of us reading this took years of high school Spanish, felt like we were almost bilingual, just to later realize we had forgotten so much of what we had learned?

Research continuously reinforces that the earlier we learn another language, the more it “sticks.” And although many can learn a new language later in life, it seems most of us share the “unsticky” story.

As I write, 21 countries list Spanish as the national language. It is obvious our children are growing up in a multi-cultural world that includes Spanish, Farsi, Chinese and Russian speakers among, others.

Las Palmas Elementary School, in San Clemente, is the oldest school in town. Its rich history and close-knit community make is a unique school within the Capistrano Unified School District.

It offers a K-5 Spanish immersion program where Englishand Spanish-speaking students are placed equally in classes and work hard to learn both languages together. By fourth grade, students read, write, speak and comprehend both languages. They also learn about different cultures and countries and are constantly reminded of how big the world is and how differences are to be valued instead of feared.

For Spanish-speaking students, this program offers an opportunity to strengthen their heritage language, to communicate with their entire family and to learn English with students they will travel their K-12 educational path along side. These students will be in the front of the line when it comes to applying for bilingual jobs of the future. For English speakers, the program offers the opportunity to become bilingual, grow up in a more multi-cultural environment and be prepared to succeed “Research continuously as a global citizen.

As a mother of two reinforces that the ear- Las Palmas graduates, I clearly see the lier we learn another impact this school has language, the more it on the individual child.

Both my daughters ‘sticks.’ And although are bilingual and open many can learn a new to friends who come different cultures. language later in life, it from My daughters talk seems most of us share frequently about traveling the world and the ‘unsticky’ story.” about learning a third language. They both also display great kindness toward those less fortunate.

In the end, it comes down to what each of us value or what works best for our child and family. For some, it is a neighborhood school. That is a wonderful experience for children that offers a great education with the security of neighborhood friends. For others, the idea of having their child learn both English and Spanish and grow up in a more multi-cultural environment is a priority as they look to the future.

Get involved in outof-class activities Talk about future goals and plans

Continue to save for the future

Discuss life after high school

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When you step foot on the campus of Capistrano Valley Christian Schools you realize you are not in the typical school setting.

The facilities provide a sense of security and calmness with a dynamic spirit. Parents who consider Capistrano Valley Christian Schools say their values, both academically and spiritually, are consistent with an environment that emphasizes Christian values, strong academics, and individual student responsibility and leadership. The opportunity for their children to participate in this rigorous and rewarding experience from Junior Kindergarten through High School is viewed as a wonderfully unique opportunity.

Positive peer pressure and the close teacher/student relationships produce high achievement, a disciplined environment, and a setting where the school becomes an extension of the home.

Students have the opportunity to participate in quality athletic programs, dynamic drama productions, real life leadership situations, all undergirded by the Word of God.

Santa Margarita Catholic High School offers a well-rounded, college-preparatory education developing students who are people of faith, skilled lifelong learners, healthy individuals and involved citizens of our world. Santa Margarita’s academic tracks are tailored to meet the needs of varied learners. The school offers 19 AP courses, an Interdisciplinary Program catering to hands-on learners and an Auxiliary Studies Program provides students with specialized learning needs the opportunity to reach their full potential. Santa Margarita is also the only Catholic high school in Orange County to offer the challenging International Baccalaureate program. The school’s One-to-One Tablet PC program provides an immersive educational experience preparing our students for college and beyond.

Students are accepted to the nation’s top universities, with the majority of students earning scholarships. Faith development and extracurricular activities are an integral part of a Santa Margarita education. Students are encouraged to explore their passions through the school’s thriving activities, arts and athletic programs.

Founded in 1979, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School is the premier, independent collegepreparatory day school in Orange County, situated on a beautiful 22acre campus in historic San Juan Capistrano, educating 1,245 students from preschool through grade 12. Graduates of 2014 attend colleges and universities across the nation, including Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Johns Hopkins University, University of California, Los Angeles, New York University, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of St. Andrews, Scotland and Villanova University.

The upper school offers 26 Advanced Placement courses and innovative, challenging academic courses, including marine science, multivariable calculus and software engineering. Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a fouryear college or university, and because of the school’s reputation for the depth and quality of its academic program, more than 125 colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret’s annually to recruit its graduates.

The school invests heavily in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with robotics and engineering programs beginning in Lower School in a dedicated engineering and robotics lab. By Middle School every student learns, studies and works on iPads. In upper school, students innovate and create in a state-of-the-art design and fabrication lab.

The early childhood program focuses on cognitive, physical, social, emotional and

creative growth. The preschool curriculum develops exploration and foundation skills, receiving the highest marks from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The differentiated curriculum evolves in lower school to a dynamic academic classroom experience in reading, writing and math, along with science, STEM, social studies, world languages, physical education and art. Educating the whole child best prepares young learners for future social and academic success.

A hallmark of St. Margaret’s is how its renowned faculty, more than 60 percent hold advanced degrees, are engaged in the life of each student. Teachers, advisors, three full-time college counselors, chaplains and coaches provide a solid framework of guidance and support. Through small class sizes, every student is known and nurtured.

The new, reimagined library, a modern communal learning hub, provides dedicated spaces to support student learning, research and study needs, to work independently or collaboratively with classmates and to seek guidance from expert researchers and information specialists.

Physical education and athletics emphasize active and healthy living, integrity, teamwork, high expectations and mutual respect, from gross motor development in Preschool to 24 CIF varsity sports. The “Tartans” have achieved 27 team CIF-SS championships, and seven team state championships.

Opened in 2012, St. Margaret’s 45,000 square-foot Performing Arts Center supports a vibrant arts curriculum in theater, dance, orchestra, band, choir and visual arts challenging students to be creative thinkers, problem-solvers and deepen their voice.

St. Margaret’s students and alumni are easily recognized for their integrity, leadership, character and values. The school’s Episcopal identity guides its inclusive community that values faith and reason, embraces debate and differences and emphasizes the spiritual and intellectual development of each child. Alongside rigorous academics and a breadth of student programs, St. Margaret’s fosters lives of understanding, respect, compassion, responsibility and the courage to lead and serve others.

sentations, eligible sixth graders at Marco Forster Middle School can apply for the program that on average accepts about 25 students each year. Each student completes a rigorous application and interview process in order to gain acceptance.

In its eight years, Breakthrough has worked with more than 200 Marco Forster students, who go on to attend Capistrano Valley, Dana Hills and San Juan Hills high schools. In its first two graduating classes, 100 percent of Breakthrough students earned their high school diplomas and more than 60 percent are attending college, including Beloit College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal State Fullerton, San Francisco

State University and Saddleback College.

Of the 84 students enrolled in the program in 2013, 86 percent were eligible to receive free or reduced price lunches at school. Nine out of 10 students will be the first members of their family to attend college and 83 percent live in a household where English is not the primary language.

Breakthrough teachers and staff don’t limit themselves solely to working with students. They also meet regularly with parents to teach them how to navigate the school system and encourage them to be more supportive of their child’s education.

It is part of Breakthrough’s two-fold mission that also aims to train the next generation of teachers.

Every summer, the program invites students studying education at colleges and universities across the country—including Columbia, Harvard, Stanford, UCLA and USC—to stay in San Juan Capistrano and help teach the next wave of Breakthrough students. The student teachers are guided

by Breakthrough staff, as well as volunteer teachers and professors from local high schools and universities.

Last year, Breakthrough received funding through an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) grant that allowed them to bring on two yearlong staff members. With the added support, Breakthrough has been able to double its volunteers through partnerships with local high schools and the Boys & Girls Club, where students receive tutoring sessions and college presentations.

Although the program receives a portion of their funding from Breakthrough Collaborative and St. Margaret’s, its support largely comes from charitable donations and community support.

Learn more about Breakthrough San Juan at www.breakthroughsjc.org.

Kids tend to be drawn to what is safe. It is our job to make colorful food fun.

Find ways to incorporate leafy greens into your family’s diet by disguising it in a meal or throwing it into a smoothie. Protein is probably one of the most important factors for learning. Having an omelet or a protein smoothie at breakfast can do wonders to help your child excel in school.

Good fats such as nuts, avocados and almond butter can all help to carry your child through a long day of school. Another important factor to growing and encouraging a strong healthy mind and body are vitamins and oils. I recommend four products

to parents: vitamin D3, omega-3 oils, calcium and a multivitamin. Kids tend to be picky eaters so giving a few supplements once a day can ease the body from having to work so hard, boost the immune system and help with improved growth.

Reading labels, buying local and organic when possible, eating a balanced diet and choosing clean safe vitamins and oils are all part of the puzzle.

Emily Valenzuela is a California licensed acupuncturist and certified clinical nutritionist who holds a master’s degree in traditional Chinese medicine.

Bryan Boyce, assistant director of Breakthrough San Juan, helps Amy Fabian, a seventh grader at Marco Forster Middle School, apply for a scholarship. Photo: Brian Park

Breaking Through to Higher Education

BY BRIAN PARK

Since launching in 2006, Breakthrough San Juan, a tuition-free academic program run out of St. Margaret’s Episcopal School has helped high-achieving students from low-income, underserved backgrounds through their middle and high school years with the ultimate goal of attending college.

Breakthrough San Juan is part of a national nonprofit program, Breakthrough Collaborative, which provides support for students from the eighth grade all the way through high school. It is one of 33 sites across the nation but the only one located in Southern California.

Through outreach and informational pre-

Healthy Habits Start at Birth

BY EMILY VALENZUELA, OWNER OF A POINT OF HEALTH, INC.

Teaching our kids about nutrition from the beginning is one of the most important jobs we have as parents. I encourage all parents to get to know what they are eating by reading labels and checking the source of fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat products.

Track school progress, seek out tutoring Go on an educational adventure

Find time for family fun

Encourage strong study skills

High School: Work Hard, Enjoy Your Experiences

BY CLEO VICTA, SCHOOL COUNSELOR AT MARCO FORSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

High School is an exciting time in your education.

During your high school years, you will grow emotionally, physically, mentally and socially. High school will be a time for you to also learn new things such as thinking for yourself, being more independent, adjusting to new rules and making new friends.

You will need to continue to be organized, write your daily assignments on your agenda, manage your time for each class and study the material that you are being taught in order to get good grades in your classes. All of this will help you become successful—not only in high school but in life.

You will have different teachers with different teaching styles, just like in middle school. Teachers will expect you to do more on your own, be more responsible and have good attendance, which will help you succeed, get good grades and enjoy your high school years.

Try to take classes that will prepare you for your future. Some classes might be more challenging than others but your daily homework will help you understand the material better.

In high school, you will need more time to prepare for tests and exams in order to get good grades. Your first-year grades are very important because they are part of your grade-point average. Your GPA will have an impact on the college you are trying to get into.

I also strongly encourage you to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports or clubs. These activities will help you meet people, learn new skills and have fun in high school.

Teachers and staff want you to have a positive experience in high school. Take advantage of the great opportunities to learn new things and don’t be afraid to ask your teacher or counselor if you need help.

Do your best, learn all you can, make good choices and have fun in high school.

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Budding scientists peer into a viewing tank at the Ocean Institute to watch a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) in action. Courtesy: Ocean Institute

Science is for Everyone, Kids Included

BY JULIANNE E. STEERS, MARINE BIOLOGIST AND DIRECTOR OF HUSBANDRY AT THE OCEAN INSTITUTE

Einstein said, “The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking.”

As with most of us, the pint-size variety wonders, why? Kids are experts at asking questions. Engage that thirst for knowledge—that quest for why—and encourage learning through hands-on experiences.

Lucky for all of us, science is everywhere.

That factor comes in very handy when implementing everyday experimentation, like observing changes in weather or the chemical reactions in cooking. Next, venture out to explore a tide pool, wetland or forest. Each habitat teems with life and you never know what critter will crawl by next. Use a field guide to help children name the animals that live in the pools or up in the canopy.

Right in Dana Point Harbor at the Ocean Institute, there is a bevy of laboratories for young (and young-at-heart) eager minds to challenge their thoughts. A science and living history field-trip destination for over three decades, the institute boasts programs primed for students to piece together the life cycle of a sea jelly, design a remote operated vehicle or investigate animals living in mud retrieved from the seafloor.

On weekends, the laboratories and research vessel are open to the public for your chance to explore the biodiversity of marine life, get all gooey in dissecting a mackerel and see firsthand how the institute uses ocean science, history and literature to inspire life-long learners.

Science-themed, weeklong summer camps are available for every age K-12, allowing a multitude of opportunities to build a keen scientific foundation.

The Marine Science Careers and Internship Academy nurtures teens through intense, hands-on lab and field research experiences and prepares them for an Ocean Institute internship. Once completed, selected interns are paired with a mentor for a year-long journey of designing, developing and implementing their own research just as a career scientist would do.

For the curious girl in your world, Girls in Ocean Science are day-long conferences dedicated to inspiring young women to pursue degrees and careers in the sciences.

Prominent female scientists from around the country interact with the girls in a series of hands-on workshops aboard our research vessel, Sea Explorer, and in the Ocean Institute’s teaching labs.

Volunteering at your local science center can bring strong benefits to your student by developing science career skills and expose young minds to what it is like to work in a scientifically oriented environment.

So, get out there and ignite your child’s interest in science in a way that can last their entire lifetime.

Log on to www.ocean-institute.org to find out more about science-based learning.

Try a new activity, meet new people Learn where your food comes from

Explore career opportunities

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Teen Stress: Revisit Your Expectations

BY SUSAN PARMALEE, SOCIAL WORKER WITH THE WELLNESS & PREVENTION CENTER AT SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL AND WESTERN YOUTH SERVICES

A reality of today’s education system is the necessity for our teens to load up their schedules with college level coursework, a variety of extra-curricular activities, prep for college boards and develop socially at the same time. As parents, educators and mental health professionals, it may be wise to step back and help our teens find the right balance.

The American Psychological Society (“Teen Stress Rivals Adults,” April 2014) reports that there is an increase in adolescent depression and anxiety that may correlate to increased stress levels.

Guide, Guard, and Govern

BY ANDREA PAPAGIANIS

As a parent, you have 18 summers with your child. How many do you have left?

That’s the question Deputy Mike Woodroof is asking. It’s a simple one. A question that makes parents think. Time is limited.

How are you going to make the most of it? That is the beginning of reprioritizing the thought process and life, Woodroof, a veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, says.

When looking for a way to reach students at home, Woodroof, the school resource officer at Dana Hills High School, focused on what makes a home, the family unit as a whole. After attending a national prescription drug summit, Woodroof helped develop a program to be used countywide that engages parents and students through a series of talks coined “A Prescription for Life.”

With a staggering rise in opiate use and drug related deaths being seen nationwide, Woodruff and his counterparts at high

“Talking to kids about prescription drug use makes it 50 percent less likely they will use them.”

—Mike Woodroof

When a teen is stressed, parents may notice changes in mood including: increased irritability, tearfulness, physical complaints—such as stomachaches, headaches, tiredness—withdrawal, difficulty concentrating and the teen may report feelings of hopelessness.

If you are concerned your child may be experiencing clinical symptoms consult your pediatrician or mental health provider.

The most important tip for parents and those who work with teens, is to listen and try to understand what is causing the stress. Help the teen find positive ways to deal with stress—physical activity and taking breaks for enjoyable activities, talking about problems with others, setting small goals and breaking tasks into manageable

chunks, focusing on what one can control and letting goal of what one cannot control, deep breathing, lowering of unrealistic expectations, and healthy eating and sleeping.

For more information, visit www.jhsph.edu/adolescents.

As parents and adults involved in teens lives, it is important to model appropriate coping strategies for dealing with stress.

When advising teens on academic schedules, consider the amount of time each class will require in homework. Encourage an elective in the arts and participation in non-academic activities.

Sending our youth onto to college and careers with the ability to balance their lives is a skill that ensures their health and success.

IN 2011:

THAT MEANS:

41,340

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people died from a drug overdose

people died every day and…

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6,748

were attributed to pharmaceuticals

patients were treated for drug misuse

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schools throughout Orange County needed a tool to open up the conversation with both parents and teens. They found the three G’s: guide, guard and govern.

“Just talking to kids about prescription drug use makes it 50 percent less likely they will use them,” Woodroof said.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdose death rates in the United States have tripled since 1990. In 2011 alone, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that 41,340 deaths were due to drug overdoses with 55 percent of those being attributed to pharmaceuticals. That’s 113 people dying every day due to drugs and another 6,748 being treated in emergency rooms across the county for drug misuse, SAMHSA found.

Those statistics, coupled with the impact decisions to try drugs can have on a teen’s

future, sparked OCSD to develop a public program to help families provide guidance, protect their families and set boundaries.

Below, Woodroof provides some insight into the three G’s to help keep teens on a positive trajectory:

• Talk to family and friends.

• Get your heart rate of daily.

• Have some fun, laugh it out.

• Give up the bad habits.

• Slow down, get enough sleep.

Keep sheep safe and make them aware of the wolf. Put up guard rails and boundary lines—these are instrumental in the survival of a child. Would you walk a thin bridge over the Grand Canyon with no rails? Set limitations and monitor your child’s actions. Remember, with social media today innocence can be lost in the click of a button.

Govern Turn on a presidential mindset. You are the overseer whose duty is to preserve, defend and protect. Spot check children, much like your employer checks on you, and inform them that trust must be earned.

Their privacy will be granted once trust is proven. Teach them that they are not free from the consequences of their actions.

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Take on a point-man mentality. Life includes a series of booby traps. Be prepared.

Teens and parents will encounter obstacles such as friends, social media, diet, clothing, drugs and other outside societal forces that will try to change beliefs parents have instilled in the beginning. This is your mission, your virtues, your faith and your family.

Take charge.

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Guard Act as a shepherd overseeing their flock.

Prepare for college entrance exams Find volunteer and internship opportunities

Students, if you are overwhelmed and feeling the effects of stress, the American Heart Association has some healthy-habit recommendations to adopt.

Explore alternative routes to careers Look into college funding options

Communicate about stress, drugs and alcohol

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Finding the Right Model for Education

BY DR. RICHARD SAVAGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CALIFORNIA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

Students learn in many different ways and finding an educational model that fits their individual needs is critical for academic success. I’ve been an educator for 15 years and am incredibly impressed at the evolution of quality K-12 education options for students today.

Education is no longer one-size-fits-all and each family has the ability to choose the education option that’s best for their children. I’ve seen parents and students learn more about the education options available to their family by visiting schools, shadowing students, attending information sessions and school fairs and speaking with other families.

The goal of California Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school for students in grades K-12, is to help each student maximize his or her learning potential through an individualized education program. California Connections Academy’s non-traditional learning environment can be a great fit for many types of students, including those who need a flexible sched-

ule, those who learn at a different pace from their peers or those who need more individualized attention.

State-credentialed teachers conduct LiveLesson® sessions—a virtual classroom setting that encourages the same lively interactions of a traditional classroom, but online. Students interact with one another, chat amongst themselves and can even virtually raise their hands.

Students of diverse abilities and interests thrive and grow at the school, where they have access to a broad range of electives, customized learning plans and courses.

California Connections Academy @ Capistrano currently has more than 2,500 enrolled students in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Teachers work with students and learning coaches to develop customized programs that address each student’s personal education needs while maintaining a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards.

For many students and families, a virtual school like Connections Academy provides an ideal, personalized learning environment, all from the students’ homes.

For more information, visit www.californiaconnectionsacademy.com.

California Connections Academy @ Capistrano students show off their medals after finishing The Kids Run the OC. Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school for students in grades K-12. Photo: Courtesy

Clean Up Your Digital Life

BY ANDREA PAPAGIANIS

The world of college admissions have changed since your parents mailed in their paper applications. In today’s reality, where preschool admittance often rivals that of an Ivy League university, you’ve got to bring your ‘A’ game like never before.

But it isn’t just about volunteering with the local Rotary Club, playing a lead role in the school’s production of “A Chorus Line” or even the ever-rising GPA. With a simple Google, Facebook or Twitter search, your entire life can be on display for everyone to see—not only your friends, but you parents, grandparents, admission counselors and future employers. Go ahead, Google me: Andrea Papagianis. I just did. I do it often. Not out of vanity but out of necessity.

You’ll find my Twitter, LinkedIn and professional Facebook accounts. You’ll see my attempts at creating a website, my wedding registry and a slightly embarrassing HuffPost Live chat I participated in during the 2012 presidential campaign where I talk with my hands and make duck faces into the webcam.

What do you find when you Google yourself? Do you have your privacy settings on social media locked down? Do you monitor what you share on social media? Think about it. Are your hashtags

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What do you find when you Google yourself? Do you have your privacy settings on social media locked down? Do you monitor what you share on social media? clean? Your pictures tame? The overall content of the messages you are putting out there copasetic?

People, myself included, aren’t lying when we say your digital life impacts your living, breathing reality. Before I’ve interviewed potential interns, sources and college boyfriends, I have done my research. Let’s be honest, we’ve all done it. What have you concluded from your searches?

What do you want people to see when they look you up?

My advice, which you can take or leave, is to clean up your digital life.

Make sure the you represented online is the person you want college admission counselors, future professors, potential internship hosts, employers and your grandparents to see.

Seek out tutoring if it’s needed Shadow professionals in different fields

Check out scholarship opportunities

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What’s going on in and around town this week

On Stage at the Coach House: Asia

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Friday | 10 SAILING THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE 7 p.m. The Dana Point Yacht Club hosts a presentation by Richard Hudson on sailing the Northwest Passage—the Arctic passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans which is usually blocked by ice but sometimes navigable. Admission is free. Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2900, www.dpyc.org.

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JIMMIE JAMES 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

Saturday | 11 MUSIC HARBOR CRUISE 8 p.m. Enjoy music from the Cali Conscious aboard the 95-foot vessel Dana Pride while cruising the harbor. Boat features a full bar. Occurs each Saturday. $15. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

MIKE WALLACE 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949. 661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

MILLERTIME BOOGIE 7:30-11:30. Live music at Harpoon Henry’s.

34555 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629, 949.493.2933, www.windandsearestaurants.com/harpoonhenrys.

MISSING PERSONS 8 p.m. Alternative rock group performs live at The Coach House. Tickets $20.

Doors open at 6 p.m. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Sunday | 12 COMMUNITY TABLE SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 a.m.-1:30 pm. Brunch at The Ecology Center includes custom menu showcasing seasonal dishes, food from Cook Pigs Ranch and fruit and vegetables from the center’s own gardens. $55 for members, $65 for non-members. Proceeds support the center’s sustainability programs and Dana Point Times October 10-16, 2014

OktOberfest • saturday, Oct. 11

Noon-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Family-friendly Oktoberfest event featuring authentic German food, beer, live music and games. Free admission. Beer, wine and food available for purchase. Sea Terrace Park, 33401 Niguel Road, Dana Point, www.danapointoktoberfest.com. Photo: Courtesy

operations. 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, www.theecologycenter.org.

Dana Point. 949.280.9777, www.3944816.toastmastersclubs.org.

Monday | 13

Wednesday | 08

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.

CAPO BEACH FARMERS MARKET 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Visit the area’s latest weekly market where locally-grown, organic produce and regional artisans are featured.

Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave., 949.573.5033, www.danapoint.org.

Tuesday | 07 TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES 10 a.m-10:30 a.m. Stories for children 18-35 months, and ages 3-5 from 11 a.m.-11:30 at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

DANA HARBOR TOASTMASTERS 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Fine tune your public speaking skills each Tuesday. Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave., Capistrano Beach, 949.492.7181, www.1707.toastmastersclubs.org.

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY TOASTMASTERS MEETING 7 p.m.-8:40 p.m. Practice becoming a more confident communicator. Occurs every Tuesday. Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Ave.,

KARAOKE 7 p.m. Open mic karaoke at The Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188.

Thursday | 09 FREE SADDLEBACK CONCERT SERIES 1 p.m. Classical trumpeter Tim Hall performs as part of the school music department’s free one-hour concert series, every Thursday in Fine Arts Room 101 and the McKinney Theatre. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

TIM JOHNSON 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Taste blends from the West Coast’s smallest, finest wineries 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.

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he British progressive rock band ASIA is coming to the Coach House on Thursday, Oct. 16.

The group is currently in the middle of their world tour and making their way through the country. They are performing songs from their latest album “Gravitas” and playing off their well-known hits from their past four albums, like “Heat of the Moment” and “Sole Survivor.”

Since 1981 ASIA has gone through multiple iterations. The members currently on tour are John Wetton on lead vocals and bass, Carl Palmer on drums, Geoff Downes (keyboards) and newest member Sam Coulson (guitar).

The new album and tour gives the band the opportunity to introduce their new man, Coulson.

“He is really working out,” said drummer Carl Palmer. “He provides a new edge that we’re very happy with. With the addition of Sam it allowed us to take the band in a slightly different, and perhaps tougher, direction.”

Asia will be making their way to the United Kingdom after their last U.S. performance in Solana Beach on Oct. 20.

ASIA’s 14th studio album “Gravitas” was released on March 25 and is available on iTunes.

Watch ASIA at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, on Oct. 16. Tickets cost $49.

Dinner reservations with priority seating are also available. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.

For tickets or more information, go to www.thecoachhouse.com or call 949.496.8930.—Catherine Manso

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

Dollars and Sense Finances important when selecting a mate

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hen seniors start dating again, I recommend they create a written list of personal characteristics they seek in a mate and use that list as a guide when choosing dates.

After his divorce, Jerry—not his true name—compiled a detailed “deal-breaker” list of the qualities he sought in a mate.

“Personal finance and financial responsibility were very high on my list,” he said. “In my first marriage, finances were a major issue.” After his divorce, Jerry worked hard to pay down debt, fund his retirement and manage his finances.

Jerry said, “A couple of years ago, I met someone who had a great personality. We dated a year, fell in love and decided to marry (my second, her third). She was easygoing and a pleasure to spend time with. I relaxed the financial aspect of my deal-breaker list.

“I was open about discussing finances but she was hesitant to discuss hers. A month prior to our marriage, she informed me that she had $40,000 of credit card debt, but did not expect me to help her in paying this off once we got married.

“She moved into my home. We agreed to split the utilities and groceries only, which would give her an additional $1,000 each month to pay down her debt. After a year of marriage, I am wondering if I relaxed my ‘deal-breaker’ list too much.

I have encountered a few bumps in the road, as far as her finances.

“We both recently pulled our credit reports, which revealed she had not reduced her credit card debt during the first year of our marriage, apparently spending the

majority of her paycheck on herself. I told her that if her financial behavior did not change, it would create problems.

“Recently, she mentioned updating our wills. When I told her I would be dividing my esON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 tate and life insurance in

By Tom Blake equal portions between her and my children, she started crying and said the wife should come first and that I should will the majority of my estate to her. Then, upon her death, the children would be recognized. I did not agree to her request, but did increase her division of my estate ‘slightly.’

“She will not be thrown out of the house onto the street or be penniless if anything should happen to me. I wonder if Finding Love after 50 has put me in trouble? Has relaxing the ‘deal breaker list’ backfired?

“My wife is a true pleasure to be around.

If I ignore her financial issues there’s not a lot to complain about. It’s not costing me anything, yet. I am committed to this marriage, but how much do I commit to?”

Tom’s response: A financial plan should have been worked out before the marriage. But Jerry let it slide. He didn’t follow his “deal-breaker” list.

Her crying because he intends to will half of his estate to his kids leaves me cold. With her financial track record, his kids would not see a dime of that money.

He was a milquetoast by adjusting the estate distribution due to her tears.

If the money gets tight, she might divorce him. If so, he could be responsible for half of her debts. Jerry needs to see his lawyer now to protect his hard-earned financial interests. Relaxing his “dealbreaker” list has jeopardized his finances.

The last age 50-plus singles Meet and Greet of 2014 is set for Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point. Carl the DJ will be spinning the oldies. For information, contact Tom at 949.248.9008.

For more dating advice and stories visit, www.findingloveafter60.com and to comment, email Tom at tompblake@gmail.com. DP

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 Dana Point Times October 10-16 , 2014

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

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BBQ Blast

Thousands enjoyed food and festivities at the DP State BBQ Championship

BY JACQUELINE DEMARCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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range County had one last taste of summer this weekend thanks to the Dana Point State BBQ Championship. Everyone’s favorite warm weather food was met with a stunning 90 degree day at Sea Terrace Park on Saturday Oct. 4. An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people came out to enjoy the cooking competition, live music, food and vendors selling art, artisanal foods and more.

Over 100 teams competed in the annual event, vying for a share of the $30,000 prize purse. Participants came from all over California, Oregon, Utah, Nevada and Arizona to compete and help raise money for the Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group.

One of the teams, the Ridge Route Boys BBQ, is made up of seasoned veterans.

With members from the Marquardt, Trigueiro and Williams families of River-

Crowds gathered at Sea Terrace Park on Saturday, Oct. 4 for the annual Dana Point State BBQ Championship. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57 Media

side, the team will participate in 32 competitions this year alone. This was their second year attending the Dana Point event. One member, Angie Trigueiro, said she and her family are passionate about their cooking.

“It’s a hobby,” Trigueiro said. “A good family hobby. This is not what we do for a living, it’s what we do for fun.”

Unsurprisingly, there was no shortage of hungry customers. First time attendees, Dana Point resident Cody Jannetti and his family came to the event to take advantage of the beautiful day and the food.

“Last year it was so packed, we didn’t make it over,” Jannetti said, adding that this year they were delighted to live close enough to walk to the event, a perfect way to celebrate the end of summer. DP

DP SPORTS & OUTDOORS Dana Point

STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE

Dolphin Report

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the Dana Hills High School fall sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.

Dolphins Water Polo Utilizes Speed in Win Over Tesoro The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle was held at Salt Creek Beach on Oct. 4 and 5.

Photo: Tony Tribolet/www.xpsphoto.com

Locals Shine at Battle of the Paddle COMPILED BY STEVE BREAZEALE

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he seventh annual Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle was held at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point for the first time in the event’s history from Oct. 4-5. The move from Doheny State Beach, where the event had been held in years past, caused many to learn the new layout on the fly.

Nevertheless, hundreds of the world’s most elite stand-up paddleboarders, and amateurs alike, descended upon the Dana Point shoreline to compete over the twoday stretch.

The Battle of the Paddle also features one of the largest prize purses on the SUP racing calendar. This year’s total purse was over $26,000.

There were several strong showings from Dana Point and Capistrano Beach residents at the event.

Capistrano Beach’s Chris Koerner finished fi fth in the Men’s Distance Paddleboard and Dana Point’s Slater Trout placed ninth in the Men’s Elite SUP Elite race.

Here is a list of the top three finishers in each division, separated by gender: Men Distance Paddleboard Individual 1. Canon Smith 2. Max First 3. Ismael Garcia Women Distance Paddleboard Individual 1. Jo Ambrosi Men Distance SUP Elite 1. Danny Ching 2. Travis Grant 3. Beau O’Brian Women Distance SUP Elite 1. Lina Augaitis 2. Annabel Anderson 3. Fiona Wylde Men Distance SUP Individual 1. Rob Rojas 2. Brennan Rose 3. Bart De Zwart Dana Point Times October 10-16, 2014

Stand-up paddleboard racers catch a wave at the Battle of the Paddle at Salt Creek Beach. Photo: Tony Tribolet/www.xpsphoto.com

Women Distance SUP Individual 1. Karla Gilbert 2. Silvia Mecucci 3. Marie Buchanan Men Elite SUP Elite 1. Kai Lenny 2. Jake Jensen 3. Danny Ching Women Elite SUP Elite 1. Candice Appleby 2. Lina Augaitis 3. Annabel Andersen Elite SUP Relay 1. Team Go Big or Go Huge 2. Team Lahui Kai 3. Team Rouge Boys SUP 8-Under 1. Blake Scheel 2. Curren Springer 3. Dash Springer Girls SUP 8-Under 1. Shyanne McWilliams 2. Abby Baker 3.

Malaya Ring Boys SUP 9-11 1. Jonas Graham 2. Matix Springer 3. Keagan Lamar Girls SUP 9-11 1. Payton Springer 2. Belah Ellis 3. Zoe Carter Boys SUP 12-14 1. Ryland Hart 2. Patrick Cleveland 3. Ryan Funk Girls SUP 12-14 1. Erika Benitez 2. Isabella Gomez 3. Kalia Alexiou Men Prone Paddleboard 1. Jack Bark 2. Shane Scoggins 3. Brian Murphy Women Prone Paddleboard 1. Julia Garcia 2. Morgan Hoesterey 3. Jo Ambrosi SUP Relay 1. Team 15! 2. Team Boga Paddleboards 3.

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The Dana Hills boys water polo team found themselves in a unique situation when they played host to South Coast League opponent Tesoro on Oct. 7. It had been just five days after they battled the Titans on the road, a game the Dolphins won. In just a short turnaround, they had to prepare for the re-match.

But the second meeting between the two teams had the same outcome, as the Dolphins powered their way past the visitors in a 17-6 victory.

The Dolphins made their intentions clear from the get go, playing with an aggressive counter attack and defensive scheme. Long outlet passes from goalie

Riley Zachary led to one on one situations for sophomore attacker Jack McLaughlin, who buried home back to back shots in the first period to make it 2-0. McLaughlin would add one more to his tally and senior Marko Asic scored twice to give the Dolphins a 5-0 lead at the end of the first.

The Dana Hills defense denied Tesoro inside, forcing low percentage shots from the perimeter. The Dolphins out-shot the Titans 9-3 in the opening period.

Tesoro made a push late in the second, following two unanswered goals from seniors Quinn Gates and Connor Suggs that made it 8-4 at halftime.

Both teams played the counter attack strategy in the third period, but Dana Hills proved to be the tighter unit, erupting for another 5-0 run that put the game out of reach. In the midst of the back and forth action, Zachary, and his foil, Tesoro keeper Richard Ram, exchanged highlight reel saves. Zachary finished the game with 12 saves, including five in the third period.

With Zachary making saves, the Dolphins offense kept on scoring.

"We just came out in the third, really stressed sharing the ball, moving the ball side to side. It worked great. I thought we had guys open all game long, even until the fourth quarter,” Dana Hills head coach Matt Rosa said.

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Primed for Greatness Surfing America Prime at Church Beach sees seven local finalists taking home the hardware

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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DP SURF IS PRESENTED BY:

he Surfing America invitation only Prime series came home for event No. 2 on Oct. 4 and local competitors took full advantage.

The weather was hot and so was the surfing at San Onofre State Park’s Church Beach. The showdown, pitting some of the country’s best U18 surfers vying for spots in the Surfing America USA Championships and ultimately Team USA, provided a great stage for local talent.

Home break advantage coupled with abundant waves in the 4- to 6-foot range made for a great show among all of the competitors and finals appearances by tri-city-based surfers who claimed seven of the 20 trophies.

San Clementeans Colt Ward and Tia Blanco earned top honors in the U18 divisions for their powerful and confident performances. Malia Osterkamp, also from San Clemente, delivered a runnerup finish in Girls U18 that gave Blanco a run for her money and Cole Houshmand’s double division work earned him second-place trophies in Boys U18 and U16. Jake Davis of Capo Beach made the top three in Boys U18 taking home a third-place trophy and Cameron Duby of San Juan Capistrano came in fourth in Girls U16.

The next Prime event is set for December 13-14 at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, followed by Santa Cruz, Steamer Lane on January 10 and 11. DP

GROM OF THE WEEK

KEVIN KRAATZ Age: 10 School: Capistrano Virtual School Kevin Kraatz is fairly new to competitive surfing—having been in only two events— and already has a win under his belt. He took top honors Sunday at the San Clemente Sea Fest Surf Contest in the 10 and under division in surf that was, at times, double overhead for the stoked fifth-grader.

“I felt super excited and really relieved,” Kevin said. “I was pretty nervous. I got to surf against all of my friends who are better than me so I felt very accomplished that I did so well. I really didn’t expect it at all. I charged the big waves because I wanted to win so badly and any wave I saw I just went for it.”

Kevin has only been surfing for about a year, and it’s been about five months since he’s been paddling out to the lineup by himself and catching his own waves. Before that, his dad was pushing him into small waves on the inside, he said. Now he practices every day.

“My brother is 13 and a surfer,” he said.

“I was hanging out with him and his friends and thought, ‘If he can do it, I can do it.’ I

SURF RESULTS Key: SC=San Clemente, DP=Dana Point, SJC=San Juan Capistrano.

Surfing America Prime, Event No. 2, October 4, San Onofre State Park BOYS U18: 1. Colt Ward, SC; 2. Cole Houshmand, SC; 3.

Jake Davis, CB; 4. Jordy Collins. GIRLS U18: 1. Tia Blanco, SC; 2. Malia Osterkamp, SC; 3. Caroline Marks, Florida; 4.

Ashley Held, Santa Cruz. BOYS U16: 1. Sean Woods, Ventura; 2. Cole Houshmand, SC; 3. Nick Marshall, Encinitas; 4. Tyler Gunter, Newport Beach. GIRLS U16: 1. Caroline Marks, Florida; 2. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa; 3. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 4. Cameron Duby, SJC. BOYS U14: 1.

Nick Marshall, Encinitas; 2. Tommy McKeown, Oxnard; 3.

Noah Hill, Venice; 4. Sage Burke, Newport Beach.

WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 2, Donnie Solomon Memorial, September 20-21, Ventura, Surfers Point

Colt Ward of San Clemente took a commanding win in Boys U18 at Surfing America Prime event No. 2, Oct. 4 at Church Beach. Photo: Jack McDaniel

Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS U9: 1. Maddox Bray, SC; 5. Makai Bray, SC. MICRO GROM GIRLS U10: 1. Bella Kenworthy, DP; 2. Sawyer Lindblad, SC.

Kevin Kraatz. Photo: Courtesy

wanted to be like my brother. It motivated me because I didn’t want to be just watching. I wanted to do what they were doing.”

Kevin’s other interests include playing water polo for his club team, Vanguard Aquatics in Huntington Beach and being a member of the San Clemente State Junior Lifeguards in the summer.

His goals include getting his first job as a lifeguard, playing water polo in college, someday earning a spot on the U.S. Water Polo Team and surfing professionally.

“I like surfing because it’s fun, but not easy,” Kevin said. “It’s hard and I like the challenge. I also like surfing with my friends and hanging out.”—Andrea Swayne BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Dane Matson, SC. BOYS U12: 1.

Nicholas Coli, SC; 2. Dane Matson, SC. BOYS U16: 4.

Noah Hohenester, SC. GIRLS U14: 1. Kirra Pinkerton, SC. GIRLS U18: 2. Malia Ward, SC; 4. Samantha Sibley, SC; 6.

Cameron Duby, SJC. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 3. Patrick O’Connor, SJC; 4. Jimmy Wynne, SC; 5. Brandon Rodgers, SC; 6. Jack Collins, SC. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 1. Kevin Skvarna, SJC. GIRLS LONGBOARD U14: 3. Lexi Morgan, SC; 4. Izzy Hopkins, DP; 5. Malia Mauch, SC. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 3. Teresa O’Connor, SJC; 5. Cameron Duby, SJC. MASTERS 30-39: 4. Jimmy Bray, SC. LEGENDS 50-59: 2. Masaki Kobayashi, SC. OPEN WOMEN: 3. Malia Ward, SC; 5. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. OPEN MEN LONGBOARD: 3. Kevin Skvarna, SJC. OPEN WOMEN LONGBOARD : 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. NSSA Southwest Conference Open, Event No. 1, September 20-21, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty Local finishers only. MEN: 2. Griffin Colapinto, SC. JUNIORS: 1. Cole Houshmand, SC; 4. Gunner Day, SC. BOYS: 1. Sebastian Mendes, SC; 2. Jett Schilling, SC; 4.

Kade Matson, SC. MINI GROMS: 2. Ryder Salberg, SC; 3. Dax McPhillips, SC. WOMEN: 1. Tia Blanco, SC; 3.

Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS: 1. Bethany Zelasko, DP; 4. Samantha Sibley, SC.