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Oktoberfest Ushers in Fall Season PAGE 13

VOLUME 8, ISSUE 42

El Niño on the Horizon As scientists warn of the record strength of this winter’s El Niño, South Orange County prepares for the deluge E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4

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Officials say the city of Dana Point is proactively addressing potential issues caused by this winter’s El Niño, such as the possibility of landslides along Coast Highway and the Capistrano Beach area. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Olamendi’s Mexican Restaurant Owners Honored for Hispanic Heritage Month EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

CUSD to Keep Current 2016-2017 Calendar EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

USA Jr. Surf Team Starts Strong at ISA Worlds DP SURF/PAGE 18

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING Beach, is taking its annual fall/winter break, city officials said.

The market was launched in July of 2014 in the Capo Beach Church parking lot, near the same intersection, and operated for six months before closing for the winter. During its down time, the city paved the parking lot next to Lucy’s El Patio Café, and when the market returned in July its new home was on that lot.

WHAT’S NEXT: Officials said the market will cease until further notice but it is likely that this fall/winter closure will follow the same pattern as last year with its likely return next summer.

The Dana Point Farmers Market, held every Saturday at La Plaza Park for the past nine years, will continue. —AS

A sailboat that ran aground on the beach in front of the Beach Road neighborhood in August was finally removed by the county on Tuesday. Photo: Matt Larmand

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Five things Dana Point should know this week County Removes Abandoned Boat from Beach THE LATEST: An abandoned sailboat that ran aground in Capistrano Beach in front of the Beach Road neighborhood on Aug. 21 has finally been removed, thanks to the County of Orange.

The boat’s owner said he could not pay for its removal, relinquished ownership of the boat and then abandoned it. The removal was delayed by confusion and disagreement about which entity was then responsible for paying for the operation.

Don Russell, general manager of the Capistrano Bay District (Beach Road neighborhood) said the homeowners association does not own or insure the beach and believed it to be the responsibility of State Lands Commission or the county.

Russell said the county began its efforts to remove the boat with an excavator on Monday.

“They pulled it about 150 feet and it caught and scraped on some big rocks and started to pull apart,” Russell said. “The deck and the hull started to separate and the boat’s contents started spewing all over the beach.”

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ternoon the boat was pulled off the beach and on to the Capistrano Beach parking lot where it was broken up into smaller pieces and put into dumpsters for removal.

Marisa O’Neil, OC Parks public information officer, said the boat was on a privately owned beach—the area in front of the Beach Road homes between the county’s Capistrano and Poche beach facilities—and that the county holds lateral easement (on behalf of the state) on that stretch of sand, solely for the protection of public access to the water.

“The County does not own, operate or maintain the beach or hold any other responsibility other than ensuring public access,” O’Neil said in an email. “Removing a boat that has run aground is the owner’s responsibility. In this case, the owner is unable to pay for removal of the vessel. Although this is a private beach, the County arranged to remove the vessel as a courtesy to resolve this issue, and for the benefit of visitors to this and adjacent County beach facilities.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Russell said residents frustrated by the boat’s extended presence are relieved.

“We’re happy to finally have the boat off the beach; to have the hazard removed,” Russell said. “We want to extend a big ‘thank you’ to the county for their efforts.”—Andrea Swayne

Olamendis Honored for Hispanic Heritage THE LATEST: Jorge Olamendi and his family were recognized by state officials and local agencies Wednesday at their restaurant, Olamendi’s Mexican Restaurant, for their contributions to Hispanic heritage as part of the state’s month celebrating the culture.

The restaurant filled to the brim with supporters, whom Olamendi said are the reason he has had a long run as part of Dana Point’s Hispanic cuisine.

“I appreciate and am honored to be recognized, and I would respectfully like to extend this recognition to all of the Hispanics that have contributed to the success and greatness of America,” Olamendi said, who was present but had his daughter, Esmerelda, read his speech.

Olamendi also touched on the prospect of finding the American dream.

“It’s not easy, but with hard work and integrity we will be able to make our American dream and to share our American dream with people of all cultures,” he said.

Each year during the state’s Hispanic Heritage month, California Assembly representatives select one person or entity from their district that is emblematic of Hispanic culture to receive the honors.

Board of Equalization member Diane Harkey and Assemblyman Bill Brough were joined by Dana Point city councilmembers and Mayor Carlos Olvera during the celebration.

WHAT’S NEXT: Olamendi’s turned 42 this year and, as its ubiquitous décor suggests, will celebrate Dia de Los Muertos on Nov. 1. The restaurant is located at 34664 Pacific Coast Highway.—Eric Heinz

Capo Beach Farmers Market on Break THE LATEST: The Capo Beach Farmers Market, held Wednesdays at the corner of Domingo Avenue and Doheny Park Road in the Doheny Village area of Capistrano

CUSD to Keep Current 2016-2017 Calendar THE LATEST: To the chagrin of some

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parents, the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 6-1 Wednesday night to keep the current academic calendar for the 2016-2017 school year with an Aug. 15 start date.

The board discussed three options Wednesday night for 2016-2017—keep the current calendar with an Aug. 15 start date, amend the calendar to mirror this year’s schedule with an Aug. 22 start date and the first semester ending in January, or start the year on Aug. 22 with the first semester ending in December, which would cut Thanksgiving break short.

Members of the public spoke for more than an hour about the options, with the majority of students and teachers in favor of keeping the calendar as is. A group of students at the meeting said they already start sports and extracurricular activities in mid-August, and the early end date in June aligns well with Saddleback College courses. According to CUSD, about 60 percent of the district’s college-going students attend Saddleback.

The parents who spoke opposing the Aug. 15 start date cited higher temperatures, lack of air conditioning and doubt that the schedule would actually help high school students.

WHAT’S NEXT: While some trustees viewed air conditioning as a separate issue, Superintendent Kirsten Vital noted that the lack of air conditioning in some schools is currently being examined by staff.—Allison Jarrell

School District Unveils Technology Plan THE LATEST: School district staff presented a three-year technology plan Wednesday night at the Capistrano Unified School District’s board meeting.

While the technology guideline for school years 2015-2018 is in constant flux due to changing technologies, staff said the district is currently focused on advancing digital literacy and tools such as Chromebooks, implementing online and blended learning, driving instruction with data, and incorporating multimedia and online collaboration between students and teachers.

Staff noted specific examples of pursuing more technology-enhanced curriculum, such as incorporating Microsoft IT Academy—a pilot program that would allow students to earn their Microsoft certification—as well as learning the elements and ideas behind coding beginning in kindergarten.

WHAT’S NEXT: The presentation was an information item only, so no board action was taken.—AJ Have a story idea or topic you would like to read about?

Send your suggestions to editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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The Calm before the Storm

As scientists warn of the potentially unprecedented strength of this winter’s El Niño, South Orange County prepares for the deluge

BY ALLISON JARRELL, DANA POINT TIMES

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l Niño anticipation has been building in South Orange County for months.

Record-high ocean temperatures brought waves of pelagic red crabs to Southern California beaches in June— about a month earlier than the tiny red crustaceans usually appear—and with them came the early arrival of yellowtail and bluefin tuna, causing local anglers to speculate whether the accelerated fishing season was a predictor of the severity of the upcoming El Niño.

Guesses as to what to expect this winter became clearer last week, when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an El Niño Southern Oscillation advisory Oct. 8 stating there is an approximately 95 percent chance that El Niño will continue through the Northern Hemisphere in winter 2015-2016, gradually weakening through spring 2016.

The advisory, issued by the Climate Prediction Center and the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, predicted that El Niño will peak in late fall or early winter.

that early rain in October, November or December, which could put a damper on fire danger this season. However, Patzert said heavy rains usually don’t arrive until January, February, March and April.

Patzert added that Southern California cities, especially South Orange County, should prepare for storms that aren’t necessarily stronger, but greater in number.

Consistent rain, combined with more than four years of severe drought and South Orange County’s hilly landscape, is a recipe for mudslides and flooding.

Substantial rain may be months away, but Patzert noted that, technically, El Niño is already here.

“It’s not as if it’s arriving this January.

This is a very big signal; many places around the planet are already feeling the impacts,” Patzert said, pointing to the punishing drought in Southeast Asia. “We’re not waiting for it to arrive; it’s here and it’s already having impacts. And it doesn’t dissipate until April 2016.”

Preparing for the rain Mike Rose, director of disaster preparedness and facilities in Dana Point’s Emergency Services department, said Wednesday Predicting more frequent winter storms that in addition to the city’s emergency NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory climaplan in place for all natural disasters, staff tologist Bill Patzert said in an interview has been looking specifically at El Niño’s on Monday that this year’s El Niño will be potential and what comparable to, if not impending rain events larger than, the winThis is a very big signal; could mean. ters of 1983 and 1998.

“Every summer we “Recently we saw many places around the talk about the potential another collapse of the trade winds,” planet are already feeling for El Niño, but it sort of drops out,” Rose Patzert said. “As said. “This year we we’re speaking, that the impacts. We’re not are more likely to see large signal is actusome results from the ally increasing. It sort waiting for it to arrive; it’s El Niño system, but of makes it a sure here and it’s already havwe really don’t know thing.” what to Patzert described ing impacts. And it doesn’t specifically expect. We can only the growing El Niño predict and prepare.” conditions in the Padissipate until April 2016.

In order to address cific Ocean—a failure —Bill Patzert impending issues— in the trade winds in such as the potential the tropical Pacific, for landslides along Coast Highway and the redistribution of heat from the western Capistrano Beach area—Rose said the city Pacific to the eastern Pacific and warming has been proactive in its efforts, including that extends from Peru to Ecuador. keeping the area behind the k-rail on Pa“When this happens, for those of us in cific Coast Highway clear of debris in case the seasonal forecasting business, it’s like of slides. The San Juan Creek channel is a no-brainer,” Patzert said. “The stage is also being repaired and cleaned to ensure definitely set; everything’s in place here.” there’s no backup of storm debris and NOAA’s advisory notes that temperature drainage systems. Rose said discussions and precipitation impacts from El Niño will are ongoing to ensure that emergency likely be seen in the upcoming months, resources and contractors are on standby. including “below-average temperatures In regard to issues in past years with and above-median precipitation across the landslides along Palisades bluff, Rose said, southern tier of the United States.” depending on who owns the property, it Southern California could get some of

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A NASA image from the OSTM/Jason-2 satellite shows sea surface height similar to the conditions leading up to the record-breaking 1997 El Niño. Image: Courtesy of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

BE PREPARED THIS WINTER While the city of Dana Point had its emergency expo in August, two area cities are hosting readiness events this weekend.

SOUTH COUNTY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXPO In partnership with the city of Mission Viejo and the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, the eighth annual expo will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Village Green at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. The expo is free to attend and will feature an array of disaster preparedness and emergency response vehicles and equipment demonstrations. Agencies and organizations will be on hand to provide information on how to be prepared before, during and after a major emergency or natural disaster.

SAN CLEMENTE READINESS FESTIVAL The San Clemente Readiness Festival will take place Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 310 Avenida Vista Montana in San Clemente. The festival is a free event that will teach families how to prepare and be ready for any emergency or disaster. For more information, visit www.readinessfestival.org. can legally be either the homeowner’s or the city’s responsibility to clean up debris.

“If there’s movement or sliding and debris comes from private to public property, whose responsibility is it? Legally it’s the property owner’s to deal with a slide from their property. But generally speaking, when it affects public property, we end up dealing with it,” Rose said.

Flooding has been a minor issue for Dana Point in the past. Rose said the only intersection that has seen major problems during his tenure has been Camino Del Avion and Niguel Road at the Laguna Niguel border.

However, Dana Point Emergency Services Coordinator Aaron Rosen points out that commuters should not attempt to drive through any flooded intersections, no matter how low the water may seem.

In addition, Rose and Rosen recommended that residents take precautions

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Other Resources for Staying Alert: OC EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER For up-to-date information on weather events, natural disasters and other emergency situations in Orange County, follow the Orange County Emergency Operations Center on Twitter at @OrangeCountyEOC or sign up for Orange County EOC email updates on the center’s website at www. ocsd.org/divisions/fieldops/emb.

READYOC For information on how to prepare for potential flooding, landslides or other emergencies, follow ReadyOC, Orange County’s emergency preparedness campaign, online at www.readyoc.org, on Twitter at @ReadyOC and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/readyoc. You can also download the ReadyOC app for iOS or Android.

ALERTOC Orange County’s regional public mass notification system, is designed to keep residents informed during emergency events. You can register to receive alerts at www.alertoc.com. such as clearing rain gutters so they don’t cause water intrusion, checking aging roofs, acquiring sandbags and trimming trees so they don’t cause damage during high wind or heavy downpour.

Rosen said while both of this year’s Community Emergency Response Team training sessions are done, there may be an additional session scheduled before the end of the year. He encourages residents interested in learning about emergency preparedness to contact the Emergency Services department so they can determine the level of interest in such a session.

For information on the city of Dana Point’s Emergency Plan or CERT program, visit www.danapoint.org/emergency or call Emergency Services at 949.248.3579.

For up-to-date information on this winter’s El Niño, visit www.sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov/science/elninopdo or www.elnino.noaa.gov. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Community Meetings

NEWS BITES COMPILED BY ANDREA SWAYNE

OUR Hosts Gala in Dana Point to Combat Human Trafficking On Saturday, Oct. 3, Operation Underground Railroad hosted a gala at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point, to raise funds to rescue children from human trafficking.

Marisol Nichols, founder and executive director of the Foundation for a Slavery Free World, spoke about the importance of giving, protecting and the need for an aggressive attitude in freeing the world from the “sickness of slavery.”

Norma Bastidas, a 46-year-old single mother of two, and a survivor of sexual violence and human trafficking, spoke next, recounting experiences from her past and inspiring the audience to end violence and trafficking.

OUR founder, Timothy Ballard, the keynote speaker, described his decade-long work as a special agent for the Department of Homeland Security, where he was assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Today, he serves as OUR’s Jump Team commander for rescue operations. Ballard’s presentation underscored the need to donate to save lives.

The event, sponsored by Marriott, Amada Senior Care, John and Stephanie Sorensen, and many others, raised over $250,000 (before taking into account foundation sponsors)—all of the funds went to finance missions to rescue children from slavery.

The 2015 update and hotel award was presented, followed by a live auction that included a Park City escape, Maui condo week stay, a Women’s Tennis Association VIP package for four, and a Portugal resort seven-night stay.

Pianist Kendra Lowe, who has recorded dozens of television shows, movie soundtracks and trailers (including Toy Story 3) and recorded the music for several video games including “Lord of the Rings,” performed. Live music was also performed by Lindsey Stirling, a classically trained violinist from Arizona who has over 7 million YouTube subscribers, and Lexi Walker, whose rendition of “Let It Go” from the hit movie Frozen garnered over 70 million views and landed her a spot in the finale of the Disney Christmas Day Parade.

Operation Underground Railroad has been working since 2013 to bring child slavery to an end. They have enlisted highly qualified individuals such as Navy Seals, former CIA and special ops operatives to plan, coordinate, identify and execute extraction missions. OUR’s one goal is to free children of the world from slavery.

For more about Operation Underground Railroad, visit www.ourrescue.org.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

City Council Meeting

6 p.m. at Dana Point City Hall, Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

Tim Ballard, OUR founder and president; Marisol Nichols, host and actress; Lindsey Stirling, violinist; Radd Berrett, guest and jump team member; Doug Osmond, OUR development; and Paul Hutchinson, guest and jump team member. Photo: John Beutler

Ocean Institute Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle Deadline Oct. 22

South Orange County Toastmasters Meeting

7 p.m.-8:40 p.m. Practice becoming a more confident communicator on Tuesdays at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point, 949.280.9777, 3944816.toastmastersclubs.org,

Dana Harbor Toastmasters

The final deadline of the Ocean Institute’s 11th annual Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle is Thursday, Oct. 22.

Buyers of the $150 tickets (a maximum of 20,000 tickets are sold) have the chance to win a $1.2 million Laguna Beach home or $1 million in cash, winner’s choice.

Ticket sale proceeds benefit the programs of the Institute, serving 115,000 school children each year.

The Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle is the most successful home raffle in California, said raffle director Doug Abramson, having awarded the grand prize every year, along with millions of dollars in other prizes.

For more information or to purchase tickets call 949.542.3600 or visit www.ocean-institute.org.

Historical Society Home Tour a Success The Dana Point Historical Society’s 15th annual Home Tour, on Oct. 11, hosted over 500 people and raised more than $12,000 to go toward the organization’s mission to preserve and celebrate local history.

A team of 100 volunteers organized the tour and reception and served as docents at the six featured properties. More than 80 sponsors contributed money and in kind donations. The Dana Point Symphony Orchestra and Arturo Echarte (Spanish guitar) provided live music for the event.

Sunsets Bar & Grill Capo Beach, RJ’s Cafe and Olamendi’s provided small plates for the post-tour reception held at the home of Patricia O’Keefe and Andrew Smakula.

The event was co-chaired by Sandie Iverson and Barbara Johannes. The Home Tour Committee also included Elizabeth Bamattre, Mary Crowl, Linda Hardy, Rod

7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Fine tune your public speaking skills each Tuesday at the Capistrano Beach Church, 26975 Domingo Avenue, Capistrano Beach, 949.492.7181, www.1707.toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club

Dana Point Historical Society Home Tour guests gather at the home of Patricia O’Keefe and Andrew Smakula for the post-tour reception. Photo: Alex Paris

Howorth, Carl Iverson, Keith Johannes and Marsha La Russo.

The residents who opened their “historic and hidden” properties in Capo Beach are Karen and Steven Abraham, Anna Brace and David Brown, Joyce and Dr. Dean Clark, Eric Guenther, Karen & Fred Scuncio and O’Keefe and Smakula.

At the reception, founding Sponsor, Dan Raphael of Coldwell Banker, reflected on the Historical Society’s inaugural Home Tour in Capistrano Beach and the wonderful community it is. City Councilman Scott Schoeffel spoke on the importance of October’s Arts & Humanities month events, visual and performing arts and the upcoming Del Prado Art Walk. Arts & Culture Commissioner Nancy Jenkins conducted the opportunity drawing and prizes were described and awarded by Councilman Schoeffel.

The Dana Point Historical Society would like to thank “patrons, sponsors and volunteers who contributed to a very successful Capo Beach Home Tour.”

For a photo slideshow from the event, visit www.danapointtimes.com.

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

It’s Your Money Financial Workshops

1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. A free series of financial workshops designed to educate you on planning for your financial future and how to find competent professionals who have your best interests in mind.

Workshops run Wednesdays through Nov. 4 and feature a variety of topics and guest speakers. To register, email Penny Mangione at pmangione@oceanintitute.org. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.496.2274 ext. 111, www.ocean-institute.org.

Open House with State Senator Patricia Bates

5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Join neighbors, community leaders and local elected officials in meeting with Senator Bates and her district office staff. Learn about ways they can be of assistance and participate in the discussion of issues.

Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to 949.598.5850 or senator.bates@ senate.ca.gov. Laguna Hills City Hall, 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 201A, Laguna Hills. www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY STEVE BREAZEALE

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.

Tuesday, October 13 INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Del Obispo Street/Stonehill Drive (5:59 p.m.) A man was lying in the street between Del Obispo and Stonehill Drive.

DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street, 3400 Block (5:53 p.m.)

A caller said nine homeless people were fighting in front of the community center.

One man left the area and started walking down the middle of the street on Dana Point Drive, flipping off cars and yelling.

DISTURBANCE Cordova Drive, 24700 Block (3:52 p.m.)

A woman said two men were involved in a fight next door. One of the men smashed her mailbox, she said.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE North El Camino Real/Pacific Coast Highway (11:37 a.m.) An elderly woman was walking with children along the railroad tracks across from the Arco gas station.

WELFARE CHECK Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (10:47 a.m.) A man was walking southbound on Pacific Coast Highway and looked like he was deliberately trying to walk in front of oncoming traffic.

SHOTS HEARD-NO SUSPECT INFORMATION Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (2:22 a.m.) A caller heard five gun shots coming from behind the post office, followed by two women screaming.

Monday, October 12 SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Camino de Estrella, 26900 Block (6:49 p.m.) A man pulled down his pants and started to wipe himself with a palm branch. The caller said the man was acting “very bizarre” and was throwing things into the street.

PETTY THEFT Doheny Park Road, 34100 Block (1:53 p.m.) A man believed to be in his 40s, wearing a Los Angeles Clippers jersey and black shorts, stole baseball gloves and other sporting good items and then made

his getaway in a gold Chrysler.

DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street/Pacific Coast Highway (1:44 p.m.) A caller reported that a woman was defecating on the ground at the south end of the Little League fields. The woman was in an argument with a male transient at the time. The caller also said that there was a homeless encampment being set up at the fields and transients were using the electrical outlets to charge their cell phones.

DISTURBANCE Monarch Bay Drive, 500 Block (10:16 p.m.) A small group of people started a bonfire on the beach and were drinking alcohol.

Sunday, October 11 SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway/El Camino Real (3:53 p.m.) A man was seen hopping in and out of bushes and pacing back and forth. The caller thought the man was holding something in his right hand that looked like a weapon.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (6:19 a.m.) A man collapsed near a restaurant drive-thru and did not appear to be breathing.

Saturday, October 10 DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street, 33500 Block (7:21 p.m.)

Three teenage boys were standing outside a Circle K being “rowdy.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Street of the Violet Lantern (5:28 a.m.) A man in his mid-20s was walking around playing a guitar and holding an apple. A caller said the man kept scratching himself and asking to use the caller’s phone.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Chula Vista Avenue, 34000 Block (3:00 a.m.) A caller said someone was trying to get inside their residence and was jiggling the door.

Friday, October 9 SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34300 Block (10:33 p.m.) A man locked himself in a Chevron gas station bathroom after being chased by two other men.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Naranja, 34500 Block (8:20 p.m.)

A man told deputies that a sweaty man knocked on his door stating that someone was chasing him.

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor ARCHITECTURAL PROTOCOL WOULD ENHANCE CITY STEVE DAVIDSON, Dana Point

Since the town is in the process of reinventing itself, I thought I would suggest the city adopt an “architectural protocol”— a style guide for commercial, and even home, buildings.

I think it would give the town more unity and attractiveness, and would enhance property values.

Here are four suggested styles that reinforce what the town is already doing: Nantucket/Cape Cod, Tuscan, Spanish and Bungalow/Greene and Greene. But, give people a choice.

Perhaps there could be some kind of reward for people who do really well at this, such as an architecture awards dinner, put on by the Chamber of Commerce and the Dana Point Times?

CONGRATS TO LINDA THEEL JILL QUAM, Dana Point

I was thrilled to see that Linda Theel had won a wonderful prize in the ongoing Shop Del Prado incentive program drawing.

She was my daughter’s kindergarten teacher 25 years ago and was a wonderful influence on her.

What a great reward for a woman who has had a positive influence on so many of our children growing up in the area.

Congratulations Linda and thank you!

We enjoy reading your paper, by the way.

going to be during high volume times!

Wow … just wow, what a major mess up.

Someone did not do their homework on this one.

CITY’S DILIGENCE WITH PALM TREE DISEASE PAYING OFF NANCY WEAGLEY, Capistrano Beach

As you all know, in 1994 many of our Canary Island date palm trees were infected with fusarium, a killer fungal disease which is typically spread by unsterilized pruning equipment (it can also be airborne). Not only does it kill the trees, but it contaminates the soil, eliminating the ability to simply replant.

Our city has been most diligent in updating their tree trimming specifications to keep up with the latest information regarding this problem. Everything possible is being done to save the infected trees. They have actually brought in environmental horticulturist, Don Hodel, one of the leading experts in the country on fusarium wilt, to personally inspect the problem trees and make recommendations to our tree trimming program. This is generally done on an annual basis to stay abreast of the latest in the field.

Thankfully, progress is being made. In 2012 the city had to remove six Canary Island date palms in Capistrano Beach. In 2013 and 2014 the number dropped to one.

So far this year, none have needed to be removed.

The city staff should be commended on their perseverance in solving the Canary Island palm tree problem. It appears their diligence is providing much success in the fight against this disease. I’d like to extend a big thank you to the city.

POST OFFICE ACCESS SNAFU

KEMPTON COLUMN BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF SCHOOL MATE JAMES DEAN, FAVORITE DRAMA TEACHER

MARTHA SHIMANO, Laguna Niguel

TERRY GOLLER, Dana Point

What city planner reorganized the flow to get to the Post Office? I went down Saturday and witnessed so many near accidents it was a bit terrifying.

If you’re driving south on Del Prado there is no way to make what looks like either a left turn or legal U-turn.

I saw people going the wrong way on the now northbound side after Amber Lantern to make a left into what is now the exit; making a U-turn just after the divider ends where the drive-through mailboxes used to be; and doing what I ended up doing, making a U-turn in the intersection at Violet Lantern just after the post office.

The drop-off mailbox has been moved to sit right at the exit of the parking lot causing a log jam in the lot itself.

There are no lines to indicate parking spaces, so cars are all over the place.

I can’t even imagine the chaos this is

I must respond to Jim Kempton’s article on James Dean in the Sept. 25 issue. I could have added additional personal credence to his portrayal of this iconic actor.

I attended Santa Monica City College with James Dean a year before transferring to USC. It is a true evaluation when he described him as a “dark, brooding, magnetic anti-hero.”

We attended a drama class together and it was held in the school auditorium with the class all sitting in the front section.

But no, not “Dean,” as Mrs. Owens called him. He sat way in the back with a girl named Delores, or rather, slouched way in the back as he never sat erect in a seat. He had a face full of pimples and a big puff of untidy blond hair. Mrs. Owens must have had a previous awakening of his hidden talent as she frequently would ask loudly, “And what do you think about that, Dean?”

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I would turn around and look to see who she was always addressing and it was this slouchy guy mumbling some feeble answer. I could never understand why she was always calling on him. Either she had knowledge that we didn’t have about his abilities or she was trying to get him to engage with the rest of the class. I do think she had an instinct for talent in the rough.

Mrs. Owens was an exceptional teacher and invited the whole class to her beach house in Malibu. She even took us on field trip to UCLA to see the original “Pygmalion” movie, later renamed, My Fair Lady. I was so taken with her that I had my hair cut and styled exactly like hers. I remember how she had us all walking around the perimeter of the auditorium, bent over like elephants saying, “How great is that big wide blue ocean!” and threatening me with an F if I didn’t practice on lowering my voice.

James Dean has touched so many young people in that rebellious need to stand out and be independent. Only a few years back, a friend’s young teen took on that James Dean image which included attitude, hairstyle, turned up Levis with rolled up T-shirt sleeves. Today, he is a youth leader in a local church reaching kids who are looking to develop their standards and style. Somewhere we all have that need to be our own person who makes a difference in some way.

RECONSIDER CANCELATION OF ILLUMINOCEAN DANIEL FOURNIER, Dana Point

I am a Dana Point resident that enjoyed the first “annual” IlluminOcean. I am a 13-year-old boy and enjoyed coming down to the harbor with my family at least three times during the event to view the lights and to show our guests and friends the electrical spectacle.

I was disappointed to learn about the cancelation of this event.

I understand that the T-shirts and glasses were expensive, but why not just cancel them and have the main attraction of the lights and sculptures?

I encourage whoever brought IlluminOcean to Dana Point last year to seriously reconsider dropping the event.

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HOMEWORK HELP AT THE DP LIBRARY 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Free homework assistance for kindergarten through eighth-grade students by high school volunteers.

Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 9. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

Friday | 16 BROADWAY NIGHT AT SOCSA 7 p.m. South Orange County School of the Arts students perform selections from the Broadway stage. Tickets are $12 to $15.

Dana Hills High School, Porthole Theater, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, www.socsarts.org.

Saturday | 17 DANA HILLS CARNIVAL 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Dana Hills High School students present a carnival with food, games, rides, music and more. Tickets $25 per sheet or $30 for an unlimited ride wristband.

Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, dhhscarnival@gmail.com.

DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Seasonal produce, flowers and much more at La Plaza Park each Saturday. 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

SAN CLEMENTE OKTOBERFEST 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The third annual event includes food trucks, beer, games, contests, prizes and live music. Bands include Schwaubapower, Tunnel Vision, Common Sense and Flashpants. Elks Lodge parking lot, 1505 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, www.scoktoberfest.com.

GISELLE HICKS CERAMIC DESIGN EXHIBITION AND RECEPTION Noon-4 p.m. A champagne reception will be held for the opening of an exhibition and sale of work by ceramic artist Giselle Hicks. The Harbor Grill Restaurant, 34499 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor, 949.240.1416, www.harborgrill.com.

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

The SoCal Woodie Club’s October Wood all woodie car show returns for its fifth year, Oct. 17, at Lantern Bay Park. Photo: Courtesy

SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 17: OCTOBER WOOD 8 a.m.-3 p.m. the SoCal Woodie Club presents its fifth annual car show with more than 100 classic woodie wagons, live music and vendor booths with food, surf- and beachthemed goods. Admission is free. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.338.3278, www.socalwoodies.com. tumor, while pregnant with her second daughter and must undergo aggressive treatment, causing a financial burden for her family. The event will include a raffle and silent auction. $10 donation at the door. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

DEL PRADO ART WALK 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Businesses on Del Prado Avenue in the city’s Lantern District are coming together to showcase a variety of local artists and their work. The Art Walk will also feature live music and special offerings by area businesses.

Free to attend. 949.248.3557, ybrenes@ danapoint.org, www.danapoint.org.

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Sunday | 18 ESCAPE FROM LA PET ADOPTION DRIVE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Yurt, LA Animal Rescue and Goldiepup present an event featuring local artisan goods, cold brew, raw and vegan treats (for pups and people), music, magic and a raffle for tickets to FYF 2016.

The Yurt, 201 Calle de los Molinos, San Clemente, www.theyurtsc.com.

JESSICA MAY FUNDRAISER 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Jessica May (a Dana Point resident and local wedding photographer) was diagnosed with a cancerous brain

HEADLANDS & BEYOND EXHIBIT 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A hands-on learning exploration at the Ocean Institute, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours of the Pilgrim are included with admission, Sundays in October starting at 10:45 a.m. Admission is $5–$10 and free to members. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Tuesday | 20 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JUSTIN TAYLOR 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Live Music at Brio

DREAM BROTHER 4 p.m. Music at Waterman’s Harbor, 34661 Golden Lantern Street, in the Dana Point Harbor, 949.764.3474, www.watermandp.com.

Thursday | 22 ILYA SEROV JAZZ CONCERT 7 p.m. Jazz concert at San Juan Hills Golf Club’s 19 Sports Bar & Grill. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. Email tickets@sanjuanhillsgolf.com. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.1919, www.sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

UPCOMING: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR & MOONLIGHT MOVIE 3 p.m.-9 p.m. The city of Dana Point hosts its annual family-friendly Halloween event with carnival games, crafts, cookie decorating, marionette show, storytime, a costume parade and a screening of the animated film, ParaNorman. Admission is free and complimentary popcorn, treats and hot chocolate will be served.

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At the Movies: Take ‘The Walk’

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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ndie star Joseph Gordon-Levitt is back in the movie making game this season starting with the high-profiled The Walk. But the film has been underperforming at the box-office since last weekend.

The film’s slow weekend probably has more to do with the concurrent release of The Martian along with fans of the Philippe Petit documentary Man on Wire (2008) not feeling the need to rewatch the story scripted for theatrical actors, than lack of Dana Point Times October 16-22, 2015

audience appeal.

Set in the years 1973 to 1975, Robert Zemeckis’ new motion picture stars GordonLevitt as Petit. He’s a juggler, bicyclist and high-wire artist who makes a living by performing odd and amusing acts for people on the streets of Paris. His dream, although illegal, is to walk on the highest high-wire possible at the time—between the World Trade Center Towers, under construction in Manhattan. Petit gets encouragement and help from his girlfriend Annie (Charlotte

LeBon) along with his crew, including “accomplices” played by co-stars James Badge Dale and Ben Schwartz.

Director Zemeckis adds this to his string of classic films with impressive visuals such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and Forrest Gump (1994). Here he uses the dizzying effects of IMAX-3D to the fullest—especially effective in a few jump scares that could send acrophobics running from the auditorium and even put funny feelings in the stomachs of those not usually afraid of heights. DP

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GUEST OPINION: Reading with Wright by Christopher Wright

History Comes Alive

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am frequently asked for recommendations on nonfiction books that read like fictional thrillers. Since most of what I read is either history or mystery, I have a few authors who more than meet the bill.

Nobody wants to read something dry and there are authors who can write about paint drying in a stimulating manner. Here are a few; four Americans and two Brits: Stephen Ambrose: His titles on World War II and the American West are always interesting and filled with personal anecdotes of participants.

Rick Atkinson: His three-volume history of the American Army in World War II is the perfect mix of big-picture and little-picture storyREADING telling. The series titles WITH WRIGHT are, An Army at Dawn:

By Chris Wright The War in North Africa 1942-1943; The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy 1943-1944; and The Guns at Last Light: The War in Europe 19441945. These are hefty tomes but you will find yourself turning the pages and wanting more. And he has more too. He also did a book about General Petraeus as the division commander of the 101st Airborne in the march to Baghdad—In the Company of Soldiers: A Chronicle of Combat.

Peter Hopkirk: This recently deceased (Dec. 15, 1930–Aug. 22, 2014) author is little known to many Americans but popular in the United Kingdom. His six books on Central Asia involving the “Great Game” are absolutely fascinating. They include well-written, stimulating narrative of intrigue and unbelievable feats by British explorers and soldiers. It’s all about imperialism and discovery.

Candice Millard: She is a former editor for National Geographic and has written

two books on presidents. Her book about Teddy Roosevelt’s trip to the Amazon is one of the few about this very consequential trip which, some say, ultimately claimed his life—The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey. Her other book is about the assassination of President James Garfield. A man might have pulled the trigger and shot the President but he did not kill him—Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President.

Ben Macintyre: Macintyre writes on espionage and arcane but fascinating topics such as an American fighting in Afghanistan after the American Civil War who could have been the inspiration for Kipling’s The Man Who Would be King.

He has written books about James Bond and Ian Fleming, World War II spies, the thief who inspired the creation of Sherlock Holmes’ nemesis, Moriarty, and even the philosopher Nietzsche’s sister who founded an Aryan colony in Paraguay— very eclectic and fascinating topics.

David McCullough: He always produces gems of storytelling about Americans doing extraordinary things, from building bridges and canals to airplanes and creating our country. His well-researched books and engaging and enthusiastic presence on television engender awe and respect. My favorites are his biography of Truman and his new book on the Wright Brothers.

Chris Wright is not sure if he lives to read or if he reads to live. He has been a public librarian with the OC Public Libraries since 2006 and currently works at the Dana Point branch. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com

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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 16–22, 2015

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

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Those Crazy, Hazy Holidays Halloween kicks off fast track to chaotic season

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Mandy Madden (left) of San Juan Capistrano, and Emily Cheshire (right) of San Clemente with traditional German food at the Octoberfest in Dana Point on Saturday. Photo: Alex Paris

Oktoberfest Attracts Fun Eclectic Crowd

Annual festival makes a successful transition from a two-day event to a single day

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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favorite German-style tradition ushering in the fall season in Dana Point brought a slightly more mixed, and fun, crowd this year, event coordinators said.

“This year’s crowd was a bit different, representing an interesting cross section of the community from seniors and 20-somethings to families and children,” said Rich Goodwin, partner in EventWerks, the company tasked with producing the Oct. 10 event for the city. “But everybody loves Oktoberfest, so I guess it’s really not that big of a surprise.”

Although fall was not “in the air,” thousands of people braved the high temperatures to indulge food, beer, music, dancing and games. The umbrella tables were popular for cooling off after a polka or a rousing game of musical chairs.

Goodwin estimated attendance in the range of 5,000 people, similar to last year but all visiting on a single day, instead of

Meister Peter Melton of Dana Point dances at the Oktoberfest. Photo: Alex Paris

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A group of Oktoberfest attendees poised to face-off in a game of musical chairs. Photo: Alex Paris

being spread out across the formerly twoday festival.

“We were really happy with the turnout,” he said. “We made a few other changes as well. The city worked with us on relocating the stage from where it was last year. We really weren’t sure how it would work but it actually made for a better setup. We are looking forward to making the event even bigger and better next year.” DP

Erich Stein and Mary Hitchcock of San Antonio Heights with Skylar Mckee (center) of San Clemente.

Photo: Alex Paris

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he holidays are upon us. Goblins, turkeys and a jolly old man are waiting to launch their annual extravaganzas. Although the weather remains blazing hot, summer has come to a screeching halt. Kids of all ages—from preschool to college—have resumed their studies. Time for phase two.

Happy Halloween. Or, maybe I should just go ahead and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Because, let’s face it, as soon as it’s Halloween, it’s already basically the big daddy of all holidays. The holidays all seem to happen at lightning speed.

By the time Christmas is over, I’m out of breath, fanning myself with a Christmas card wondering what just hit me.

Halloween kicks off the mayhem innocently FOUR KIDS enough. Pumpkins are AND A DOG

By Elizabeth carved into jack-oBottiaux lanterns, skeletons with a glow in their dark eyes are propped up on our porches and eerie grey tomb stones stand tall, speared into our front lawns.

Children play dress up for a night with all their neighborhood pals. They morph into witches, goblins, ninjas, princesses and every other disguise imaginable.

As they consume ridiculous amounts of normally outlawed sweets that sky rocket their blood sugar and drop kick their sanity, we plummet deeper into the excess. Before we can say, “Boo!” all the Halloween decorations are yanked down and packed away in bulging plastic bins for next year. One more minor obstacle on the road to yuletide euphoria—time to gobble ‘til we wobble.

My favorite decorations are that of Thanksgiving. The thankful theme is one that I truly enjoy partaking in with family.

We started a thankful tree tradition. Last year I purchased that overpriced little thankful tree from Pottery Barn Kids, the store with whom I have a love-hate

relationship—love to shop there, hate the prices. On Thanksgiving, everyone writes something for which they’re thankful on a paper leaf, hangs it on the tree, and we read about each other’s thankfulness over turkey and cranberries during dinner.

Thanksgiving colors are relaxing and peaceful, like a Hawaiian sunset—tangerine oranges with blazing crimsons, beiges, browns and burlap galore with hints of gold. I’d happily leave all things Thanksgiving strategically placed throughout my home, all year long. That is, if it weren’t for you know what.

Whatever happened to Christmas being about the big JC, anyway? It’s turned into a colossal spectacle of greed, materialism and overconsumption. There are so many December hoops we’re required to jump through in order to reach the grand prize.

Ho, ho ... HELP! Creating that December to remember is nothing short of self-inflicted torture.

It’s truly insane, the amount of things we attempt to pack into one magical month.

Besides the shopping, baking, caroling, churching and dragging the wee ones to sit on mall Santa’s lap, there’s the daunting decorating. The tree—real or fake?

No matter, it all requires lots of work. The setup, the tear down. Dec. 26 is the day, and not one day later, we pull the plug on Christmas in our home. By that time, if I see another pine needle or sparkly bit of tinsel on the floor, I’ll simply explode.

On that note, happy holidays, to you and yours.

Elizabeth Bottiaux is mom to four small humans, ages 4, 6, 8 and 10. She’s a San Clemente resident and has lived in Orange County for the past 16 years. She publishes a blog, www.fourkidsandadog.com, about family life in our tri-city area. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com

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Mission Viejo Dominating in Win Over Dolphins Football

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Dolphins Defense Too Much for Tritons Water Polo

Dana Hills boys water polo head coach Matt Rosa has been witnessing a pleasant trend embedded in his team’s results over the past few weeks. The Dolphins, the No. 2 ranked team in CIF-SS Division 2, have been winning games by routinely holding opponents to just a handful of goals.

The Dolphins put together what Rosa called the team’s most complete defensive effort of the season on Oct. 13, when they hosted rival San Clemente and emerged with a 17-4 South Coast League win. It was the fi fth time in Dana Hills’ last seven matches that the Dolphins defense limited an opponent to five goals or less.

The Tritons (8-9, 2-1 league) took an early 1-0 lead in the first quarter on a goal by junior Josh Mourer but it would not last long. Dana Hills senior Bennet Williams scored twice and sophomore Kai Hanson added a goal, and the Dolphins never looked back.

Williams scored a game-high seven goals and recorded three of them in a big second quarter for Dana Hills. Williams scored three times on a breakaway play following a Dolphins steal. Four different players scored for the Dolphins in the sec-

Dana Hills sophomore Kai Hanson looks for an opening against the San Clemente boys water polo team on Oct. 13. Photo: Steve Breazeale

ond and the defense did not allow a goal as Dana Hills took a 10-2 lead into the half.

Rosa said the team’s strategy heading into the game was to be physical with the Tritons and the Dolphins didn’t let up in the second half. San Clemente had six man-advantage opportunities due to Dolphin exclusion fouls in the final two quarters, but they could not find the net as the Dolphins clamped down.

The backbone of the Dolphins defense was senior goalie Riley Zachary, who had 12 saves and an answer to just about every Triton scoring opportunity.

“Riley in the cage helps tremendously.

That guy’s just a beast,” Rosa said. “When he’s on and he’s been playing really well, they have to have a high percentage opportunity or it doesn’t go. There’s nothing soft that goes in the cage. If we’re playing good physical defense and (Zachary) is

knocking the ball down like he is, we’re tough to score on.”

Senior Parker Bennis and junior Sean Edwards scored for San Clemente in the third quarter.

The Dolphins will host Los Osos at San Juan Hills High School on Oct. 17 before returning to league play Oct. 20 against Mission Viejo.–Steve Breazeale

Tritons Volleyball Sweeps Cougars

Both the Dana Hills and San Clemente girls volleyball teams entered their Oct. 13 match with perfect 2-0 records in South Coast League play. San Clemente was able to pull off the win in three straight sets, 25-14, 25-21, 25-17.

The Dolphins (4-13, 2-1) were set to host San Juan Hills (16-4, 3-1) on Oct. 15.

The undefeated Mission Viejo High School football team set out to extend its six-game win streak in a homecoming game against Dana Hills in both teams’ South Coast League opener on Oct. 9.

The Diablos, the top-ranked team in the CIF-SS West Valley Division, left no doubt as to their intentions of claiming another league title as they ran away with a dominating 77-0 victory.

Despite the final tally on the scoreboard, the game started off slow. The Dolphins opened the quarter with six consecutive three-and-outs. On the Dolphins second punt of the quarter, Mission Viejo’s Peyton Marshall blocked the kick and the Diablos recovered it for the first touchdown of the night and a 7-0 lead.

The Diablos did not let up from there.

Mission Viejo would score five more times in the first quarter, building a 42-0 lead.

Both teams pulled their starters at the start of the second.

Mission Viejo quarterback Brock Johnson, despite playing only one quarter, completed 12-15 passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns. After his early substitution, the Diablos had six different players record rushing touchdowns.

Mission Viejo senior Andrew Wilk and sophomores Jacob Clark and Benn Vallier all individually ran for over 100 yards on the night. Clark led the way with a gamehigh two touchdowns.

Dana Hills (0-7, 0-1 league) will enter its bye week after being outscored by opponents 362-61 so far in 2015. The Dolphins will host Tesoro on Oct. 23. –Connor Schmitt

Olympic Boxing Hopeful Damien Lopez to Hold Meet & Greet in DP DANA POINT TIMES

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Dana Hills senior goalie Riley Zachary recorded 12 saves in a 17-4 win over San Clemente on Oct. 13.

Photo: Steve Breazeale

Dana Point Times October 16-22, 2015

amien Lopez came to the Burbank Boxing Club when he was 10 years old, looking for an outlet and a way to hone his physical skills in the ring.

Burbank Boxing Club’s longtime coach, Steve Harpst, quickly learned that he had something special on his hands.

Lopez, now 20, emerged as one of the Burbank Boxing Club’s brightest young stars, and now he is eyeing a bid to compete for the United States in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Lopez has advanced through the first two stages of qualifying, according to Harpst, and will be competing in the third stage of qualifying in Memphis Oct. 24Page 17

Nov. 1. In an effort to help Lopez chase his dream and offset the cost of travel expenses, the Beachside Animal Hospital in Capistrano Beach is lending a hand.

Beachside Animal Hospital, located at 34205 Doheny Park Road, is holding a fundraiser meet and greet with Lopez on Oct. 17, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monies raised will go toward Lopez’s travel, food and board. Aside from raffle prizes, giveaways and live music, the hospital is offering a special $10 vaccination fee for cats and dogs to the first 100 customers.

Lopez will be on hand to give boxing demos and run through training exercises as well as sign autographs and take photos. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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Team USA members and fans run to congratulate Colt Ward on Tuesday, Day 2 of the ISA World Junior Championship. Photo: ISA/Chris Grant

USA Team off to Great Start at ISA World Championship The Surfing America USA junior surf team all in on start of Day 3

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, DANA POINT TIMES

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ompetition is underway at the 2015 Vissla International Surfing Association World Junior Surfing Championship at the Oceanside Pier and team USA is still fully intact.

As of press time on Wednesday (Day No. 3 of the Oct. 11-18 contest), with all four divisions into or through Round 2 of the qualifier heats, every member of the team had advanced on, and according to head coach Ryan Simmons, were looking powerful, determined and united.

GROM OF THE WEEK KINGSTON WATTS

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ingston Watts, 8, from San Clemente has been surfing since the age of 4, something he says, “just kinda happened.”

When asked how he started, he credits his dad with teaching him and his mom with taking him to the beach to practice, but other than that, said, “It was a long time ago. I kinda forget.”

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“The team morale and cohesion is strong and everyone is upbeat,” Simmons texted Wednesday morning from the event. “And their level of surfing is top-notch.”

The team is facing a massive field of the world’s best under 18 surfers from 36 countries.

This year’s competition team members are: Colt Ward (San Clemente), Kei Kobayashi (San Clemente), Jake Marshall (Encinitas) and Nolan Rapoza (Long Beach) in Boys U18; Stevie Pittman (North Carolina), Luke Gordon (South Carolina), John Mel (Santa Cruz) and Ryland Rubens (Pacific Beach) in Boys U16; Tia Blanco (Oceanside) and Frankie Harrer (Malibu) in Girls U18; and in Girls U16, Alyssa Spencer (Encinitas) and Tiare Thompson (La Jolla).

The parade of nations and opening ceremonies were held Sunday followed by the beginning rounds of competition on Monday morning.

The ISA World Junior Surfing Championship is run in a double elimination format. The top two surfers in each heat move on to the next qualifying round, while third- and fourth-place finishers go to the repechage round, for a second chance at advancing.

A live stream of the event is available online at www.isaworlds.com along with news, recaps, photos and full results. DP What he does know now about his experience as a surfer, is that it is something he has a passion for and dreams of doing professionally when he grows up.

A third-grader at Concordia Elementary, Kingston is also a good student who likes school and hopes to compete on his school surf teams in middle school and high school.

“I feel like I’m home when I’m in the ocean,” Kingston said. “And when I catch a wave it feels like love.”

He applies his affinity for the sport and desire to go pro someday into practicing

WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 3, October 10-11, Mission Beach, San Fernando Place MICRO GROM BOYS U9: 1. Dane Morris, Encinitas; 4.

Nathan Stacy, DP; 5. Shane Stacy, DP; 6. Loyal Cash Kenworthy, DP. MICRO GROM GIRLS U10: 1. Bella Kenworthy, DP; 3. Addison McPhillips, SC; 4. Ezra McPhillips, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Makai Bray, SC; 5. Alex Guild, SC. BOYS U12: 1. Hayden Rodgers, Laguna Beach; 2.

Brayden Burch, SC; 6. Ryder Fish, SC. BOYS U14: 1. William Tex Mitchell, Oceanside; 4. Kai McPhillips, SC; 5.

Nicholas Coli, SC. BOYS U16: 1. Ryan Martin, SC; 2. Noah Hohenester, SC; 5. Max Beach, SC; 6. Shane Hardy, SC. BOYS U18: 1. Brian Perez, El Savador; 3. David Economos, SC. GIRLS U12: 1. Mara Morales, Huntington Beach; 3.

Ryann Daly, DP; 4. Sawyer Lindblad, SC. GIRLS U14: 1.

Izzy Hopkins, DP. GIRLS U16: 1. Sydney Tisdel, Carlsbad.

GIRLS U18: 1. Kiersten Noonan, Encinitas; 4. Erika Hunting, SC; 6. Brooklyn Hulse, SC. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Jimmy Wynne, SC; 2. Rhyn Chambers, SC; 3. Aidan Sautner, SC. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 1. Trevor Anderberg, Encinitas; 2. Ethan Mudge, Capistrano Beach; 3. Kevin Skvarna, San Juan Capistrano; 4. Cole Thompson, SC. GIRLS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Sive Jarrard, Carlsbad.

GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1. Rachael Tilly, Capistrano Beach; 4. Alexa Ross, Laguna Niguel; 6. Ocean Tsutsui, SC. MEN 18-29: 1. Evan Sandison, Laguna Niguel; 6.

Cody Canzoneri, SC. MASTERS 30-39: 1. Kale Shannon, Ventura; 2. Ryan Aguilar, SC. SENIOR MEN 40-49: 1. Rick Takahashi, San Diego; 2. Jason Senn, SC. WOMEN 18+: 1.

Sasha Natalie, La Jolla. LEGENDS 50+: 1. Chas Wickwire, Seal Beach. OPEN MEN: 1. Jackson Ubando, Nicaragua.

OPEN WOMEN: 1. Maile Davis, Carlsbad. OPEN MEN LONGBOARD: 1. Kevin Skvarna, San Juan Capistrano.

OPEN WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Rika Hashimoto, Japan; 5. Lexi Morgan, SC. SR. MEN LONGBOARD 40+: 1. Lance Albright, Huntington Beach.

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 70-73 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-14’+ Fair Outlook: Plenty of overlapping SSW swells show Friday into the weekend with some shorter period NW swell mixing in. Surf for better breaks runs waist-chest high, with standouts offering shoulder-head high sets for the weekend. Favorable morning winds are followed by onshore flow each afternoon.

Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NSSA Explorer, Event No. 6, October 11, Carlsbad, Tamarack JUNIORS: 1. Kade Matson, SC. BOYS: 1. Kade Matson, SC. MENEHUNE: 1. Taj Lindblad, SC; 2. Dane Matson, SC; 4. Ryder Salberg, SC; 5. Carson Kropfl, SC. SUPER GROMS: 1. Dane Matson, SC; 2. Ty Spencer, Carlsbad; 5. Ben Brantell, SC; 6. Carson Kropfl, SC. WOMEN: 1.

Samantha Sibley, SC. GIRLS: 1. Samantha Sibley, SC; 3. Zoe Mortensen, Capistrano Beach. SUPER GIRLS: 1.

Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad. SUPER SENIORS: 1. Daren Collins, Carlsbad. DUKE: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach.

LONGBOARD: 1. Jovan Smith Scott, Huntington Beach.

KNEEBOARD: 1. Sean Noone, Alisa Viejo.

October 11-18: ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, Oceanside Pier October 17: Scholastic Surf Series, OC Middle School, Event No. 1, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach October 17-18: NSSA Open, Event No. 3, Cardiff-by-theSea, Seaside Reef October 18: San Clemente Surf Classic, San Clemente, T Street October 24: Stoke-o-Rama, San Clemente, T Street October 31-November 1: NSSA Open, Event No. 4, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach November 7-8: NSSA Open, Event No. 5, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach November 14: Jacks Surfboards Every Wave Counts Surf Contest, San Clemente, T Street November 14-15: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 4, Pismo Beach, Pier November 21: Soul Surf Series, Event No. 3, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street November 21-22: NSSA Open, Event No. 6, Newport Beach, 54th Street November 22: Scholastic Surf Series, OC High School, Event No. 1, Huntington Beach, 9th Street December 5-6: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 5, San Clemente, Pier December 12-13: Surfing America Prime, Event No. 3, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach December 19: Scholastic Surf Series, OC Middle School, Event No. 2, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty December 19-20: NSSA Open, Event No. 7, Cardiff-bythe-Sea, Seaside Reef December 20: Scholastic Surf Series, OC High School, Event No. 2, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty

nearly every day.

“Right now I’m working on my airs,” he said. “I can barely make ‘em. I can get the motion and get in the air, but I haven’t made any yet. I think it’s going to take me about two months to get it.”

Kingston also studies the style of a few of his favorite surfers as part of his practice routine.

“My favorite surfers are Nate Yeomans, Kolohe Andino and Jake Davis,” he said. “Jake is awesome at airs, snaps and cutbacks. Kolohe does really great airs too and Nate always gets sick barrels.”—Andrea Swayne

Kingston Watts. Photo: Jack McDaniel

NSSA Explorer, Event No. 5, October 10, Carlsbad, Tamarack JUNIORS: 1. Eno James, Mexico; 3. Kade Matson, SC. BOYS: 1. Kade Matson, SC. MENEHUNE: 1. Taj Lindblad, SC; 3. Dane Matson, SC. SUPER GROMS: 1. Dane Matson, SC. WOMEN: 1. Samantha Sibley, SC. GIRLS: 1. Samantha Sibley, SC. SUPER GIRLS: 1. Mathea Olin, Canada; 5. Sawyer Lindblad, SC. SUPER SENIORS: 1.

Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach. DUKE: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach.

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