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Dana Hills High School Fall Sports Preview Dolphin athletes gear up for an exciting 2016 season S P O R T S / PAG E 1 4 L to R: Thomas Wilfert, John Turner, Jack Landgraf, Brandon Hough and the Dana Hills boys cross country team enter the season as the top-ranked team in CIF-SS Division 1. Photo: Steve Breazeale

City Council Approves Short-Term Rentals Ordinance EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

Coffee Chat Returns with City Council Candidate Forum SOAPBOX/PAGE 8

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INSIDE: CUSD BOARD CANDIDATES DISCUSS SCHOOL ISSUES

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WHAT’S NEXT: The meeting will be held at Capo Beach Church located at 25975 Domingo Avenue. It begins at 4 p.m. —KP

Dana Point Trails to be in Google Maps

Five things Dana Point should know this week

THE LATEST: Ever wanted to see a trail on Google maps before you head out for a hike? Soon you’ll be able to do just that in Dana Point.

For the past month, Orange County Parks has had hikers walk the trails along Dana Point to collect imagery for Google.

This is the first time the county has teamed up with Google for the program, according to Marisa O’Neil, OC Parks public information officer.

The program started in August and uses Google Street View Trekker, a wearable backpack with a camera system on top, to capture the images of the trails. It will create a 360-degree panorama that will be in Google Maps.

City Approves ShortTerm Rental Ordinance THE LATEST: After more than four hours of public comment, discussion and questions, the City Council voted three to two in favor of an ordinance to regulate shortterm rentals.

Councilmen Carlos Olvera and Scott Schoeffel both voted in favor of the ordinance, with Councilmen Richard Viczorek and Joe Muller opposed. Mayor John Tomlinson was the tie-breaking vote, pausing before he said he was in favor of it.

The meeting was moved to the Dana Point Community Center where several hundred people filled in every available space for a chance to speak on the issue.

The ordinance included a zone text amendment to allow short-term rentals in all the zoning districts where residential uses are allowed as part of a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) and a Specific Plan Amendment.

The ordinance has been in the works for years. In 2013, the city adopted an ordinance that allowed short-term rentals in the city and would require a $150 permit fee for those who wished to have a short-term rental in their home. In January 2014, the Council conducted a second reading and authorized staff to submit the LCPA to the California Coastal Commission for its approval and certification. It was deemed complete by the Commission in March 2015, and in April 2016, it conducted a hearing and approved the city’s LCPA with suggested modifications.

The modifications from the Coastal Commission include if the city makes future amendments to the ordinance that would limit or prohibit short-term rentals in the coastal zone, that it must be resubmitted to the Commission as an LCPA. Muller told the Council he was not in favor of the ordinance because he felt it was a way for a state agency to take control.

Tomlinson said he was concerned after the last meeting and asked a lot of questions between then and now, especially about if the Commission would have jurisdiction over areas outside of the coastal zone. But, after hearing people speak on Tuesday night, he voted in favor of the ordinance.

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The first of five meetings will begin on Sept. 14 to discuss the pending form-based code and land use designations for the Doheny Village Area. Photo: City of Dana Point/ROMA Design Group

managed, with a few exceptions, but there’s plenty of recourse there.” Tomlinson said.

During public portion, 75 people put in their names to speak about the issue. Many residents who spoke told the public and Council their experiences with the rentals.

Residents opposing the rentals told the Council they should let the next Council decide, but city staff told Council members if a decision was not sent to the Coastal Commission by Oct. 14, the city would have to start the process from the very beginning.

Many residents who have a short-term rental said they’ve had no complaints from the renters or their neighbors. Ted Harris, code enforcement officer for the city, said there have been 186 permits issued thus far.

WHAT’S NEXT: The LCPA will be sent to the California Coastal Commission and if the executive director of the Commission certifies it, it will become final. —Kristina Pritchett

City Sends Strand Gate Amendment to California Coastal Commission THE LATEST: On Tuesday, City Council members unanimously approved a second reading for a zone text amendment that allows the potential use of three retractable gates in the Strand community.

There were no residents opposing the

gates, but Council was asked how the city planned to pay for the gates. Councilman Scott Schoeffel said since the ordinance that was up for the vote was about just the potential use, the discussion of paying for the gates would occur later.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved to send the recommendation to the Council in July, saying it would be a benefit for security and public safety.

Previously, city staff said there isn’t a design set for the gates yet because the amendment is just for a potential use.

WHAT’S NEXT: The amendment will head to the California Coastal Commission for review. Previously, city staff have said if it’s approved, it will come back to the city as a local coastal permit. —KP

First Doheny Village Meeting Planned for Sept. 14 THE LATEST: The first of five Doheny Village Plans to discuss code in Doheny Village is set for Wednesday, Sept. 14.

At a July 19 City Council meeting, members voted to hold public meetings with city residents to discuss and gain input on the new code in Doheny Village.

Last year, the city held a Dohney Village Plan design charrette where Opticos Design showed drawings of their ideas and ideas from the public.

Earlier this year, the City Council appointed a Code Committee to review the draft code, the final draft code is now ready for public review.

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WHAT’S NEXT: O’Neil said the county is continuing the mapping process, but is still in the beginning stages.—KP

241 Toll Road Extension Proposals Reappear THE LATEST: After the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), the board overseeing The Toll Roads in Orange County, was unable to extend the 241 down through Trestles and San Clemente a few years ago, a new development proposal is in the works.

During the Tuesday night San Clemente City Council meeting, officials discussed proposals on which the TCA is working.

Two major proposals concerned Council members. One would extend the project through Avenida La Pata and connect to Avenida Pico. Another would construct a toll road around the eastern portions of San Clemente and into Cristianitos. The primary goal is to get the 241, which ends at Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano, connected to the I-5 freeway.

Another alternative would extend the southernmost part of La Pata to Cristianitos.

Most of the concerns the Council had regarded the increase in traffic and construction through the rest of the city.

The Council ultimately voted unanimously to pass a resolution to oppose the ideas to connect La Pata and Cristianitos to the 241.

WHAT’S NEXT: A forum will be hosted by the TCA and local officials at 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 at St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea, 2001 Calle Frontera in San Clemente. To see the maps of the proposals, view this story at www.sanclementetimes.com —Eric Heinz www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY KRISTINA PRITCHETT

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.

Sunday, August 14 STOLEN VEHICLE Quail Run, 25600 Block (8:03 p.m.) A man told police his ex-girlfriend took his vehicle. He told police she had a spare key to the car.

DRUNK DRIVING Camino Del Avion/Niguel Road (8:17 p.m.) Police were called for a gray Chrysler that was seen swerving and driving on the sidewalk.

DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street, 33800 Block (8:15 p.m.) An arrest was made after police were called about a man and woman were heard having an argument.

DISTURBANCE Puerto Place/Dana Point Harbor Drive (8:06 p.m.) An arrest was made after a man was seen hitting a woman.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Granada Drive, 33900 Block (12:59 p.m.)

A caller told police the mailman left a package in their mailbox. They believed it had prescription drugs in it, but it was addressed to someone else. The caller said the package went missing and the lid to the mailbox was bent.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Street of the Golden Lantern/Dana Point Harbor Drive (10:48 a.m.) Animal Control was called for a pitbull and a small terrier in a crate in the back of a truck. The caller said both dogs were panting.

Saturday, August 13 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Street of the Ruby Lantern, 34000 Block (9:36 p.m.) A caller told police a man was inside the residence and that the apartment was vacant.

DISTURBANCE Del Prado/ 24500 Block (5:27 p.m.) Juveniles were skateboarding in the parking garage.

said a man was filming her while she used a public bathroom.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Crown Valley Parkway/ Pacific Coast Highway (1:14 p.m.) Police were called for a large bucket in the road.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34600 Block (4:16 p.m.)

Police were called for a man trying vehicle handles.

Friday, August 12 SHOTS HEARD-NO SUSPECT INFORMATION Silverstrand, 0 Block (9:40 p.m.) A caller told police they heard several shots by the pool.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Dana Point Harbor Drive/Island Way (3:34 a.m.)

A caller told police three cars had been driving slowly in the area for the past 30 minutes. The caller said said they were concerned and had seen the cars circle back more than once.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Street of the Violet Lantern/Pacific Coast Highway (1:12 a.m.) A person was seen looking into vehicle windows.

Wednesday, August 10

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES Pacific Coast Highway/Del Obispo Street (3:57 p.m.) A black sedan and a construction truck were involved in an accident.

DISTURBANCE Dana Drive, 25000 Block (11:40 p.m.) A man was carrying a large bag and throwing rocks and sticks “with force” at passing cars.

HIT-AND-RUN PARKED CAR Selva Road, 34100 Block (3:52 p.m.) A gray Lexus SUV was hit while parked.

DISTURBANCE Callita Drive, 34000 Block (11:30 p.m.) Police were called for a man and woman in a physical fight. The caller said the man hit the woman.

GRAND THEFT Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (1:22 p.m.) A report was taken for $1,000 of liquor being stolen.

DRUNK DRIVING Pacific Coast Highway/ Niguel Road (8:47 a.m.) Police were called for a Chevy Camaro that was weaving in and out of traffic and had hit several curbs.

VANDALISM Pacific Coast Highway, 32800 Block (8:23 a.m.) A door was pried open and a window in the door was smashed.

Thursday, August 11 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (10:36 p.m.) Police were called for a black Cadillac sedan that was seen driving up and down the street before parking in front of the caller’s home.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Puerto Place, 34600 Block (1:34 p.m.) A woman

DISTURBANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive/ Casitas Place (11:25 a.m.) Two juveniles

TRESPASSING Cove Road/Scenic Drive (1:48 p.m.) Two women and a man were on the cliff side laying a towel down next to the cliff.

BURGLARY Chelsea Point, 0 Block (10 p.m.)

A woman told police her purse was taken from the vehicle.

DISTURBANCE Del Prado, 24300 Block (6:42 p.m.) Police were called for a man throwing glass bottles in the alley.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24800 Block (5:23 a.m.) An arrest was made after a customer stated a person cut the screen door open and stole their phone and other property.

HIT-AND-RUN Street of the Golden Lantern, 33200 Block (5:33 p.m.) A caller told police the accident occurred an hour prior.

DISTURBANCE Stonehill Drive/Del Obispo Street (10:08 p.m.) A woman told police her boyfriend hit her and put her in a chokehold.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Sacramento, 36400 Block (6:59 p.m.)

Multiple people were riding dirt bikes and smoking.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Selva Road, 34000 Block (7:44 a.m.) A caller told police two men were looking for the resident and kept going onto the porch.

They said the men were looking for something.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Granada Drive, 33900 Block (2:19 p.m.) A woman told police her daughter called her and believed someone was in the house.

She said her daughter thought it was her but she’s not home and no one else should be at the residence.

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were speeding up and down Dana Point Harbor Drive screaming obscenities at people.

Tuesday, August 9 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Selva Road (6:20 p.m.) A caller told police they were being followed by a silver van due to road rage.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES Camino Del Avion/Ocean Ranch (2:11 p.m.) A driver in a vehicle and a driver on a moped were involved in an accident.

PETTY THEFT Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (12:28 p.m.) A report about a missing bike was taken.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (12:26 p.m.) An arrest was made after police were called about a man who appeared to be drunk in public.

DISTURBANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive, 34500 Block (8:44 a.m.) A caller told police a man was “creeping” them out.

They said he was “abrasive” and asked everyone to play Frisbee with him.

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Community Meetings SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Whale Walk and Talk

9-11 a.m. Whale Walk and Talk will focus on the offshore visitors that can be seen from the Dana Point Headlands.

The walk begins at the Nature Interpretive Center. 34558 Scenic Drive. RSVP to dpnaturalresources@danapoint.org or call 949.248.3527.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Veteran’s Assistance – VFW Post 9934

1:30-3 p.m. The Dana Point VFW Post 9934 provides veterans with assistance. Contact Robert Fowler at rfnamvet@gmail.com, 949.275.3142. www.vfwpost9934.org. Dana Point Community Center. 34052 Del Obispo, Dana Point.

Because I Love You (BILY) Meeting

7-9 p.m. every Tuesday. BILY helps parents find solutions to any crisis due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. 119 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente. www.bilysc.org.

Dana Harbor Toastmasters

7-8:30 p.m. Fine-tune your public speaking skills each Tuesday at Capo Beach Church. 25975 Domingo Avenue, Capistrano Beach. 949.492.7181. www.toastmasters.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Doheny Village Community Meeting

4-6 p.m. Opticos Design, the city of Dana Point and community members will discuss the new code for Doheny Village. Capo Beach Church. 25975 Domingo Avenue. 949.248.3563.

Science Night

6:30 p.m. Join the Dana Point Community Center for a night of sciencerelated topics that will be presented in a family-friendly format. There will be activities for children. 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point. dpnaturalresoruces@danapoint.org. 949.248.3527.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Coastmasters

7-8:30 a.m. Join the members of the Coastmasters every Thursday to improve your speaking and leadership skills. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point. Adjacent to Baby Beach at OC Sailing & Events Center.

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EYE ON DP EYE ON THE ELECTION 2016

Meet South Orange County’s CUSD Candidates

BY ALLISON JARRELL, DANA POINT TIMES

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ix candidates are running for three seats on the Capistrano Unified School District’s Board of Trustees in Areas 1, 2 and 3, which cover schools in South Orange County. Each area has two candidates vying for a seat.

The Dana Point Times asked the four candidates running in Areas 1 and 2 to submit a statement on who they are and why they’re running for a seat on the CUSD Board of Trustees. Candidates’ responses are listed in the same order that they’ll appear on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.

Additionally, go to www.danapointtimes. com for the statements of candidates running in Trustee Area 3, which covers most of San Clemente. Online, there is also coverage of the district’s proposed $889 million bond.

Next week’s edition will include coverage of the State Assembly’s 73rd District as well as the water districts in our area.

TRUSTEE AREA 2 Harold Ambuehl Elementary, Chaparral Elementary, Ladera Ranch Elementary, Las Flores Elementary, Oso Grande Elementary, Wagon Wheel Elementary, Ladera Ranch Middle School, Las Flores Middle School, San Juan Hills High School

Gould Workman Sales Manager

I have worked the past 22 years as a project manager and sales manager. I have learned to value “the team,” lead by example and effectively plan and communicate. I am active in our community, serve in a key role on our PTA board, and am active in my church, serving and working with our valuable youth. I am also a graduate of Brigham Young University.

As a father of five children in our district, and the husband to an amazing wife and CUSD teacher, I want to continue taking an Dana Point Times September 9-15, 2016

TRUSTEE AREA 1 R.H. Dana Elementary, R.H. Dana Exceptional Needs Facility, Palisades Elementary, Las Palmas Elementary, Shorecliffs Middle School

Wendy Shrove

Software Development Business Owner My husband, Richard, and I moved to San Clemente 20 years ago. We are grateful to call South Orange County home.

We have two children who both attend CUSD schools. We are continually impressed by the commitment of parents and businesses supporting our schools.

I am running for CUSD Trustee because we need better leadership and representation on our school board. Too many feel we don’t have “a seat at the CUSD table.” Residents feel unheard and unrepresented. We can change this. Let’s get away from the “top-down” approach and start engaging our communities.

Working alongside our educators, we can make the quality of local education match the quality of our communities.

More students need the opportunity to stretch their abilities in advanced courses.

We have too many students below minimum standards in English and math. Our occupational training programs should match skills needed in the current job market. We can meet these challenges because we are engaged in our children’s

active role in the improvement of our local education system. I am deeply committed to helping our schools adequately plan for the challenges of future growth within the district’s limited funding resources. At the heart of it all, I believe, unequivocally, in the value of public education. I believe in the democratic process and understand that a trustee’s role is to act in line with the interests of the entire school community, with total fiscal responsibility. For the past 15 years, our district board of trustees has not actively put the constituents first. I am the solution to this and the advocate for change, putting our kids and families in our district first in everything.

Unfortunately, many in our community are outraged by the dismissive treatment of the current school board. It is my resolute commitment to listen to and represent all members of the community and allow their voices to be reflected in the decisions the board makes. If elected, I will use my voice to refocus our administration on what is truly important—our children, teaching and learning. I hope you will give me the opportunity to serve you and our awesome district by voting for me this coming Election Day.

education.

I don’t support Measure M, the $889 million bond. We cannot commit to unnecessary debt and expect our children to repay it. Our school board must be a better steward of our tax dollars and earn community trust. I will insist on clear, detailed reporting of spending and look for reasonable ways to save money and redirect funds back to our kids. No family should be asked to subsidize the school district unless all other means of funding have been explored.

I have been a small business owner for 20 years, specializing in software development. I design solutions to complex problems within tight budgets. On behalf of students, taxpayers and educators, I will apply my skills and experience for solutions to issues facing CUSD. Now is the time to elect better leadership on the CUSD Board. www.voteshrove.com

Amy Hanacek Incumbent

As an involved parent of two CUSD graduates, I witnessed firsthand what our Founding Fathers knew: public education is essential to our country’s common good. During my time on the board, we have experienced rapid growth in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, and have expanded school of choice opportunities. My personal mission remains

Jim Reardon

Incumbent, Business Owner/Engineer As the school board vice president, I am able to see past the rhetoric of educational insiders to protect our students and schools. I favor classroom reform, school choice, local control, program innovation and fair taxation. I represent the communities of Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Wagon Wheel, Coto de Caza, Trabuco, eastern San Juan Capistrano, Sendero and Esencia, most of which pay Mello-Roos taxes that supported new school construction.

In 2012, I promised never to vote for a tax increase. I vigorously oppose CUSD’s $889 million bond, Measure M, on the November ballot that will triple-tax MelloRoos areas. It unfairly burdens younger communities. I will guard against abuse of this enormous $1.8 billion local tax if it should pass. I recommend a NO vote.

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focused on the needs of all students and creating productive citizens through high quality education.

As a longtime resident of Capistrano Beach and retired small business owner, I am keenly aware of the positive impact successful local schools have on property values and how they maintain the vitality of our communities. My commitment as School Board Trustee is to enhance the academic strength and quality of Capistrano Unified School District schools and to reinforce the direct correlation between strong, healthy schools and vibrant, safe communities, protecting our investments in our homes and in our neighborhoods.

I utilize my background as a small business owner and experienced board member to practice fiscal prudence while working to maximize every possible resource and to keep those resources in the classrooms and for our students. I serve on the College and Career Advantage Board (formerly South Coast ROP) which provides relevant cutting-edge career technical education and college/ career pathways for CUSD students and adults. I am also working to launch the comprehensive College and Career Center in the Shops at Mission Viejo, serving the needs of 21st century students and their busy families. Despite severe fiscal challenges created in Sacramento, my focus is to provide our children with maximum educational opportunities so that they may pursue their college and career goals to become tomorrow’s educated workforce and innovators.

More than ever, our children deserve a quality public education that provides unlimited opportunities to effectively compete and excel.

Since 2013, as a board member I have championed fairness in management of Mello-Roos tax districts. This has produced tax reductions of $81 million, while ensuring that CUSD’s credit rating remains solid.

I will continue work to open new schools to serve Esencia and surrounding areas on time. These projects, as well as expansion of San Juan Hills High School are underway, and their funding is unaffected by Measure M. I am a parent, computer engineer, active business owner and founder of a successful nonprofit school serving 6-12 grade students with autism. I seek to raise quality of education for all students including those with disabilities, and increase enrichment, vocational and sports opportunities in our schools.

I am proud of my reputation as the most accessible and responsive member of our school board. The duty of a member to help families to work with our enormous organization to resolve individual problems for students is one I take most seriously.

Reelect me, Jim Reardon, to the Capistrano Unified school board. www.danapointtimes.com

DP SOAPBOX Dana Point

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor AFTER SHORT-TERM RENTALS, ALSO CONSIDER THIS STUART CRACRAFT, San Juan Capistrano

Also to be considered are sober living homes, which are multiplying like wildfire due to profitable arrangements for the owners of such homes, resulting in neighborhood blight, in families where there are children. Not a good example to set!

So, please don’t consider just short-term rentals, but also sober living homes.

And what about homes where more than a nuclear family is living? Such as a whole squad from Mexico holing up against expressly prohibited association laws for single-family zoned and HOA’d dwellings?

We need to enforce all of the above. The U.S. government and state do not have the right to tell us what kind of neighborhoods we want.

IN SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL BOND RUTH CLARK, San Juan Capistrano

Most of the public schools in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano are 50 years old or older and there was a lot of deferred maintenance due to the recession in 2008-2009. Mission Viejo and Santa Margarita are much newer and paid by all of us. It’s important to keep our taxpayer-owned properties in good repair, such as leaky roofs, bad plumbing, unsafe electrical, etc. If not, this could cause more expensive damage, as anyone who owns a home knows. There are many benefits to passing a bond now: 1. Interest rates are very low, so money is cheap and available with state matching funds, keeping our tax money here, which benefits all of us.

2. Employs many workers and suppliers.

3. Employs people with wages to pay taxes, pay rent, mortgages, buy clothes and cars, take vacations, eat at restaurants and spend money at local businesses, which helps our local economy.

Most people want to work and be a

productive part of society with a basic lifestyle, which is much better than receiving unemployment payments and welfare that are also paid for by our taxes. Unemployment and poverty create a lot of stress on families—misery, depression, divorce and unstable, unhappy children.

I would much rather have our taxes pay for repairs and maintenance for our schools, which is a positive for our community, while poverty and welfare, are not. It is our responsibility to educate our children and provide suitable school buildings. We are going to pay one way or another. Let’s decide for the benefit of all, especially our children.

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

Coffee Chat Returns to Coffee Importers with City Council Candidate Forum Sept. 16

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he Civic Association’s monthly Coffee Chat will be returning to Coffee Importers next week after a summer hiatus.

This month’s meeting will be Friday, Sept. 16 at 8:30 a.m. with the Dana Point City Council candidates as the special guests. With election season upon the city, the Civic Association and the Dana Point Times will be holding a candidate forum.

During the forum, the Times will ask each candidate questions submitted by Dana Point residents about issues they believe are important.

The Times is currently collecting questions residents have for the candidates. If interested in submitting a question for the candidates, email editorial@picketfencemedia.com.

The forum will be held at Coffee Importers at 8:30 a.m. Free coffee will be provided for those who attend courtesy of Jim Miller of the Civic Association and Coffee Importers.

All are welcome to attend.

Next month, on Friday, Oct. 21, the Times and Civic Association will hold a forum with the candidates for the South Coast Water District board. You may also submit questions for these candidates.

Coffee Chat is held once a month at Coffee Importers, located at 34531 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

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DP GETTING OUT Dana Point

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

EDITOR’S PICK

COMPILED BY STAFF

Friday | 09 HURLEY PRO AND SWATCH WOMEN’S PRO The annual surf festival takes over Lower Trestles as the world’s best surfers come to compete. The surf window is open until Sept. 18. For schedules and heats, visit www.worldsurfleague.com.

HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE SUMMIT 7-9 p.m. A two-day wellness conference begins with a VIP reception on Friday night, followed by a workshop from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets start at $197. Laguna Cliffs Resort and Spa. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. www.gregdrolet.com.

Saturday | 10 16TH ANNUAL SC OPEN SKATE CONTEST 7 a.m. This skate contest is open to all ages and will be judged by guests Tyler Hendley and Fabrizio Santos. On-site registration begins at 7 a.m., and costs $40 per participant. Ralph’s Skate Court.

241 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente.

949.361.8264. www.san-clemente.org.

HEROES NIGHT OUT 5-9 p.m. An evening with dining, music and giveaways to support America’s troops. Tickets are $55. Serra Plaza.

31920 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano. www.sanjuancapistranochamber.com.

GREEN FEAST 6-10 p.m. Organic farmers, fishermen, wine makers and renowned chefs will contribute their expertise to serve up The Ecology Center’s ninth annual Green Feast. This elegant farm-to-table dinner raises funds to support The Ecology Center’s educational initiatives. Tickets cost $300 for non-members, $250 for members.

The Ecology Center. 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. www.theecologycenter.org.

Sunday | 11 RALLY DAY CAR SHOW 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The second annual car show features intriguing automobiles on display, an In-N-Out truck, a pie auction and more. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church & School. 200 Avenida San Pablo, San Clemente. www.oursaviorsonline.net.

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SEPTEMBER 9-11: TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL In celebration of California’s rich maritime history, the Ocean Institute annually hosts a fleet of historic tall ships that sail into Dana Point Harbor. The festival kicks off Friday night with beer, live music and a tall ship parade. The weekend includes meeting with mermaids, cannon battles, boat parades, music, food, drinks and more. Tickets vary in price for the events and can be bought at www.ocean-institute.org. Ocean Institute.

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

Monday | 12 SOCKS FORE HEROES GOLF TOURNAMENT 11 a.m. Celebrate the American men and women who have fought and continue to fight forces overseas at the Socks FORE Heroes Golf Tournament. Lunch, dinner and a complimentary gift bag will be given to each participant. There will also be a silent auction and prizes. All net proceeds will go to benefit Americans serving in harm’s way and their families who remain behind through the San Clemente Marine Corps Support Group. Single registration is $200; a four-person registration is $750.

You can also sponsor a Marine for $175.

Register at www.scmcsg.org. Bella Collina Golf Club, San Clemente. 949.498.6604.

Tuesday | 13 HALF-PRICE WHALE WATCHING 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Hop onboard this two-hour cruise to see dolphins, whales and other marine life in the wild. $22.50. Half price on Tuesdays but trips are available every day of the week.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

949.496.5794. www.danawharf.com.

Tuesday. 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

FREE HCG MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM CLASS 6-7 p.m. Join Dr. Helene Pulnik, ND for a class on how you can lose weight and keep it off with HCG Medical Weight Loss. 24865 Del Prado Ave. Dana Point.

Reserve a spot by calling 949.416.4670.

Wednesday | 14 LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE 9-11:30 a.m. Bring a friend or come by yourself to learn bridge. People age 9-99 are welcome. South Orange County Bridge Center. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. www.danaharborbridgecenter.org.

SCIENCE NIGHT 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about current science-related topics presented in a family-friendly format. Generally, hands-on activities and/or displays will be present and geared towards children. Dana Point Community Center. 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point. 949.248.3527.

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At the Movies: ‘The Light Between Oceans’ is a Bit Dim

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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he summer movie season is over, and the autumn film festival circuit is just beginning.

One of the first movies to debut this season is Derek Cianfrance’s first official studio film, The Light Between Oceans. Based on the 2012 novel by M.L. Stedman, the movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a lukewarm reception, and general audiences might feel the same way.

In 1918 Australia, Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender) returns from World War I alone and emotionally numb. He is hired as the new lighthouse keeper off the coast, where he meets Isabel Graysmark (Alicia Vikander). Quickly, they fall in love, get married and move into a house next to the lighthouse. After Isabel experiences two miscarriages, a baby, Lucy, washes to shore in a boat and the couple decides to raise her as their own. Only years later, Tom discovers Lucy’s mother Hannah Potts (Rachel Weisz) actually lives in their town.

The Light Between Oceans had a lot of potential and might have been a moderate hit a few decades ago. It has that soapy sentiment you see in movies like Peyton Place (1957) or Endless Love (1981). But while Cianfrance perfected the depressing tone of romance in Blue Valentine (2010), he somehow misses the mark here.

The dramatic music score by Alexandre Desplat alongside a stoic Fassbender and weepy performances from Vikander and Weisz make the feature overly melodramatic. Unless you’re a huge fan of the filmmaker or cast, you could wait for Sully at the movies. DP www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

Delta Deep plays the Coach House on Sept. 12. Photo: Courtesy

At The Coach House: Delta Deep

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t would appear to be a convoluted route that merged and mashed up Def Leppard, Stone Temple Pilots, TLC and the Pope into a band. But Phil Collen (lead guitarist of Def Leppard) says the marriage began at a logical start: a wedding.

“She’s my wife’s godmother, and she sung at our wedding,” Collen said of Debbi Blackwell-Cook, who has led a Motown group, sung backup vocals for Michael Buble and, yes, performed for the Pope.

Collen says he and Blackwell-Cook soon found their musical styles matched, and out come a deep bluesy sound. The later editions of Robert De Leo (Stone Temple Pilots) on bass, and Forrest Robinson (TLC, India Arie) on drums rounded out Delta Deep, who will be performing at the Coach House on Monday, Sept. 12.

Collen says the rhythm section additions added layers to the original duo of he and Blackwell-Cook.

“They just kind of completed the whole thing,” he said. “It went from this very bluesy soulful thing to this aggressive, soul-funk, bluesy thing.”

Collen said merging the varied backgrounds is helped by the members’ shared appreciation of Motown and solid songwriting. In fact, Collen said adhering to rules in the studio has provided a vehicle through which the members combine their talents.

“The two things you have to do with a song is respect the groove and the melody. It’s amazing how many people veer off and get caught up in themselves and something else comes in. I think that’s a problem, a lot of us love those boundaries,” Collen said.

Collen added that the band’s shows often draw in a diverse group of people—from Def Leppard and Stone Temple Pilots fans, to blues junkies and jazz aficionados. See for yourself on the Sept. 12—tickets are available at www.thecoachhouse.com. DP

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Marinated meats deserve a spot on the National Mall and special recognition before NFL games. That ties in two current news cycle controversies (a quarterback sitting during the national anthem, and a presidential candidate inadvertently proposing the greatest policy position ever by suggesting taco trucks on every corner), and in doing so, shows the universality of marinated Adobada Tostada. Photo: Matt Cortina meat. And there’s no better of the ilk, for our money, than adobada—pork left to soak up some combination of red chile, fruit juice and spices.

The take on adobada at La Tiendita is slightly sweet and spicy, with a thick rub of spice and extra tender meat. What makes it exceptional is the addition of warm spices like cinnamon, and what could be the phantom associations of nutmeg and clove. It’s almost like the meat is marinated in horchata.

The tostada is piled high, with abundant meat, fresh lettuce and tomato, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Here’s to hoping these show up on every corner. —Matt Cortina Dana Point Times September 9-15, 2016

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GUEST OPINION: It’s History by Carlos N. Olvera

Tall Ships Festival Sails into Dana Point

Dana’s Lake?

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his area, once divided up into Mexican land grants, provided the means for cattle raising, which eventually lured Richard Henry Dana here. The scenic area brought many people here to settle. And the land grants were bought, divided and sold to accommodate the influx of those looking for a better life.

The Monarch Beach Community of Dana Point was once a part of those grazing lands. Rancho Niguel, established in 1842, was bought by Laguna Niguel Corp. in 1959 from Lewis Moulton and Pierre Daguerre, to build a new community. In November 1959, plans were announced for the new community of a 7,000acre city bounded by the new freeway and the coastline. In these plans were many amenities, IT’S HISTORY including a man-made

By Carlos N. sea lake. By July 1968, Olvera plans were announced describing the saltwater inland sea with a depth up to 65 feet. The surface would cover over 35 acres inland of Pacific Coast Highway. The Pacific Ocean and the lake were to be separated by a concrete dam.

It was promoted as the first man-made mini-ocean of its kind. It was to be called Sea Lake Village and located in what is today the northern half of the Monarch Beach Golf Links. Dreams included fishing activities, vacation homes and a water cultural center with dolphin performances.

Huge pumps would be required to bring in ocean water in the amount of 300 million gallons. The concept of a lake was proposed as cheaper than maintaining a golf course, and just under $1 million. To overcome evaporation and seepage, the pumps would run periodically to cover the level change of about seven feet a year, but would be free of any tides. The salt content

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Outline of proposed Sea Lake Village in 1968. Photo: Circa 1974 (Olvera Collection)

of the water was expected to vary, but able to sustain several species of ocean fish.

By 1969, AVCO Corp., based in New York, was successful in developing the planned community of Rancho Bernardo in San Diego County and a merger with Laguna Niguel Corp. ensued. The plans continued with an August 1969 newspaper announcement that Mr. & Mrs. Morris S. Book, of Arcadia, had moved into their new home at Laguna Niguel overlooking an inland sea area known as “Sea Lake Village,” even though it hadn’t been built yet.

In 1971, AVCO got an agreement with the County of Orange to abandon some public prescriptive rights associated with the Salt Creek Beach area. But after some debate, the deal wasn’t deemed reasonable. Part of the reason was rumors from Sacramento of a freeze on all of the shoreline. We know today that rumor was the creation of the California Coastal Commission in 1972.

A subsequent lawsuit followed. AVCO continued under their 1971 development agreement with the county. About 473 acres, formerly known as the Capron Property, came under the new Coastal Zone.

The county would not grant permits until after the grading. After the grading, the Coastal Commission said AVCO did not have their building permits and therefore

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Hope. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

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not vested and not exempted from the new act. This lawsuit carried on through 1975. And at that time, the real estate building industry was going through a recession.

Somewhere in all of this mess, the Sea Lake Village dried up. Ten years later, David Stein and Barry Brief, the managers of the AVCO project, defaulted on their loans. Today, we have the St. Regis and a champion golf course.

Carlos N. Olvera is Chair of the OC Historical Commission, and Councilman of Dana Point. DP

ll weekend long, the Ocean Institute will host the annual Tall Ships Festival in the Dana Point Harbor. There will be historic ships, re-enactors, cannon battles, pirate adventures and more.

Friday, Sept. 9 The festival begins with Sails ‘n Ales. From 6-9 p.m. there will be music, activities and a craft beer tasting from five different California breweries. The Parade of Sail is from 4-7:30 p.m. Participants can join the crew working aboard the ship, or sit back and watch.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11 The festival is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day, there will be tours on the ships, vendor booths, a Sierra Nevada Beer Garden and activities for the whole family. There are add-on experiences including pirate lessons and mermaid swim encounters. Cannon battles will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

For a full list of events, or to purchase tickets, visit www.ocean-institute. org. DP

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9.

Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

See the solution in next week’s issue.

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Fall Sports Preview

the roster, and Cota said any number of runners from the sixth spot up to the 13th spot could break into the top group and earn valuable points.

“What we focused on last year was to be pack runners, and that worked really well for us in league finals,” Cota said. “So we’re just going to try and maintain and do the same thing and keep that gap as tight as it can get so we can compete.”

Dana Hills has yet to compete in a meet this season, but will head to Utah with the boys program to train with American Fork later this month.—SB

BY STEVE BREAZEALE AND VICTOR CARNO, DANA POINT TIMES

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he 2016 fall high school sports season has begun, and several Dana Hills High School teams are primed for big seasons. In our annual preview, we get you caught up on all the Dolphin teams.

For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the teams, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.

GIRLS GOLF

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Normally, when a program loses two of its top athletes and a longtime head coach, one would expect a slight downturn in performance the following season. The Dana Hills boys cross country team finds itself in this very situation as it heads into 2016, but expectations remain as high as ever.

The Dolphins may have lost Mason Coppi and Jake Ogden, two of the most decorated Dolphin athletes in recent years, to graduation and longtime coach Tim Butler to retirement, but a strong group of returning runners have the Dolphins entering the season as the No. 1-ranked team in CIF-SS Division 1.

It speaks to the Dolphins depth, which is always strong year-to-year.

First-year head coach Craig Dunn has been with the team for 17 seasons, and will take the reins in 2016.

The Dolphins return top runners Jack Landgraf, John Turner, Thomas Wilfert and Brandon Hough. The four were instrumental in the Dolphins excellent 2015 season, which saw them win the South Coast League championship, the

Senior Joan Soewondo will lead a young Dolphins golf team in 2016. Photo: Steve Breazeale

Orange County Championship and earn runner-up finishes at both the CIF-SS Division 1 Championships and the CIF State Division 1 Championship. Dana Hills also placed third at the prestigious Nike Cross National event in Oregon.

Landgraf was the top sophomore in the state last season, and has been leading the way in offseason training. Dunn said Turner, Wilfert and Hough are not far behind. David Fabian, Simon Fuller and Hayden Stein are runners that are vying to fill out the rest of the Dolphins top-7.

“We’re going to rely on our depth. We’re going to rely on those five to 10 guys to step up and really push this team forward,” Dunn said. “We’re very happy with where we’re at.”

Dana Hills first foray into the new season will be in Utah, when they head out to train and compete with American Fork, a perennial nationally-ranked team.—Steve Breazeale

Senior Alyssa White, left, sophomore Lauren Soto and the Dana Hills girls cross country team enter the season ranked fifth in the CIF-SS Division 1 preseason polls. Photo: Steve Breazeale

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Senior Morgan Musz, left, and Dana Mackensen return to the Dolphins girls tennis team.

Photo: Steve Breazeale

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY After claiming the South Coast League title in 2015, the Dana Hills girls cross country team faltered as it headed into CIF-SS competition. The Dolphins qualified for prelims, but failed to advance to the next stage.

With a core group of returning runners back in the mix, the Dolphins are determined to return to the top.

Dana Hills entered the season as the No. 5-ranked squad in the CIF-SS Division 1 preseason polls. They are currently ranked sixth.

Head coach Chris Cota is hoping that his top runners can build on their strong spring track and field seasons and parlay that into success in cross country.

Alyssa White, Kathryn Kaloroumakis, Lauren Soto, Sarah Meng and Isabella Austin, who are currently at the top of the Dolphins’ pack, all had solid track and field seasons and have been leading the team in offseason training.

The Dolphins’ depth is solid throughout

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The unquestioned leader of the Dana Hills girls golf team this season is Joan Soewondo. Soewondo is a four-year varsity player who has qualified for CIF-SS Individual competition two years running.

She narrowly missed the cut to qualify for the CIF State tournament last season by one shot.

Soewondo, who recently committed to the University of San Francisco, is joined at the top of the Dolphins rotation by junior Averee Dovsek, another CIF-SS Individual qualifier from last year’s team.

Soewondo’s scoring averaging is currently hovering around even par.

The Dolphins are a young team and feature two sophomores, Isley Grguric and Katie Jacobson, and freshman Lauren Wahlstrom inside the top-6.

As one of three seniors on the team, Soewondo has taken on a leadership role in the offseason. She has embraced helping the younger players with different facets of the game. Soewondo said she has mainly been working with the younger players on situational shot-making and building the their mental toughness.

“We’re all really encouraging with each other and we support each other through the ups and downs,” Soewondo said. “We do that so we stay consistent with our scores.”

After picking up a win over Capistrano Valley and two wins over Mission Viejo to start the season, the Dolphins were defeated by Beckman in back-to-back matches.

Dana Hills will open South Coast League play on Sept. 13 against rival San Clemente. The Tritons edged the Dolphins out for the league title last season. –SB GIRLS TENNIS The Dana Hills girls tennis team has been dominant in its first four matches of the season, thanks to a large group of returning players with experience.

The Dolphins recorded two double-digit point victories and are currently undefeated through four matches.

So far, the Dolphins have maintained the momentum from their 2015 campaign.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS (Cont. from page 14) Last season, the team split the South Coast League title with San Clemente and advanced to the semifinals of the CIF-SS Team Championships. They had minimal senior turnover in the offseason and return almost their entire lineup in 2016.

Leading the way in singles is Courtney Swift, who has yet to drop a game in four matches. Head coach Justin Green has been mixing and matching his lineups, but Emilia Gorczyca has been a productive singles player in the early going.

The Dolphins’ doubles lineup is full of returning players like Dana Mackensen, who can also play singles, Drae Fresenius and Tatum Phillips.

“We’ve got girls who have been there before and have been in big matches,” Green said. “Our experience will hopefully do well for us this season.”—SB BOYS WATER POLO Dana Hills boys water polo has turned into a powerhouse Division 2 program in recent years thanks to its penchant for counter-attacking opponents and utilizing above-average team speed. The Dolphins leveraged that ability to capture the South Coast League title and advance to the CIFSS Division 2 championship game in 2015, where they fell to Foothill.

The Dolphins now find themselves in Division 1, but the roster, and approach to the game, remains the same.

Dana Hills lost a handful of impact starters to graduation, including All-CIF-SS players Bennett Williams and Riley Zachary, but return a large group of players with experience that like to push the tempo. The team returns Kai Hanson, Jack McLaughlin, Adam Cole, Kaden Likins and James Daugherty.

“I think we’re more athletic than we were last year from top to

BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE OPPONENT

LOCATION, TIME

9.17 9.24 10.6* 10.8 10.15 10.22 11.3* 11.12 11.19 11.26 12.3

Mt. Carmel Invit.

Dana Hills Invit.

SCL Cluster Clovis Invit.

OC Championships Mt. SAC Invit.

SCL Finals CIF Prelims CIF Finals CIF State Meet Nike Cross Nationals

San Diego, TBA DHHS, 7 a.m.

Irvine Regional Park, 1 p.m.

Woodward Park, TBA IRP, TBA Mt. SAC, TBA IRP, 1 p.m.

TBA, TBA TBA, TBA Woodward Park, TBA Oregon, TBA

*denotes league meet

BOYS WATER POLO SCHEDULE

Adam Cole passes the ball during a boys water polo practice. Photo: Steve Breazeale

bottom,” Rosa said. “We’re pretty versatile. We don’t have the size as some of the other teams in the league, but I think we have the speed, quickness and athleticism to compete.”

One interesting wrinkle to the Dolphins attack this season is the amount of left-handed players they can field. Lefties Hanson, a 44-goal scorer in 2015, and Los Osos transfer Cameron Canizales will provide the Dolphins with firepower from the right side of the pool.

McLaughlin, who scored 76 goals in 32 games last season, will be a major factor on offense as well.

Despite an appearance in the Division 2 title game last season, Dana Hills was not featured in the Division 1 preseason rankings.

Rosa accredits the omission to the team’s inability to field its full roster during summer practices. Many of the Dolphins players play for different club teams, which did not allow them to all practice together until the fall. But the Dolphins have hit the ground running in recent weeks, and are poised for another

Taylor Ridel, Brenna Dougherty and the Dana Hills girls volleyball team will look to contend for a Sea View League title in 2016. Photo: Victor Carno

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successful season.

“We learned (last season) to really trust coach Rosa and trust our system, because it got us so far. If we do something similar this year, we’d be stoked about it,” McLaughlin said. “I think we’re going to do really well”–SB GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Although seven out of the 14 Dana Hills girls volleyball players are returning to the court this season, the one component that is not making a return is their head coach from last year.

New head coach Glen Culver is making his debut at Dana Hills after coaching the Mission Viejo High School boys and girls volleyball teams the previous 14 seasons. Culver said he has had a great transition and feels that his 20-year coaching experience will be beneficial for this Division 1 team that heads into the competitive Sea View League.

“This is a talented group of girls and I’m excited to show everyone what we can do,” Culver said.

The Dolphins were moved to the Sea View League after years of playing in the South Coast League. But a disappointing 2015 season that saw them go 9-20 overall resulted in the move.

The Dolphins made an opening statement after defeating arch rival San Clemente in three games for their first win of the season on Aug. 30. The win was big for the Dolphins, who toppled their longtime rival out of the South Coast League.

Headed by senior outside hitter Brenna Dougherty and senior middle blocker Taylor Riedl, the Dolphins have an optimistic outlook on the season and said they have complete trust in their new coach.

Dana Hills has failed to lose a game following the win over San Clemente, and have rattled off wins over Canyon, Fountain Valley and Beckman, respectively. –Victor Carno Page 16

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION, TIME

9.20* 9.27* 9.30 10.4* 10.6 10.11 10.12 10.20* 10.25* 10.27* 10/28 11/1 11/3

El Toro Capistrano Valley Los Osos San Clemente Laguna Beach Aliso Niguel Los Osos El Toro Capistrano Valley San Clemente Foothill Aliso Niguel Agoura

ETHS, 4:15 p.m.

DHHS, 4 p.m.

LOHS, 3:15 p.m.

SCHS, 4 p.m.

LBHS, 4 p.m.

DHHS, 4 p.m.

LOHS, 3:15 p.m.

DHHS, 4:15 p.m.

CVHS, 4 p.m.

DHHS, 4 p.m.

FHHS, 4 p.m.

ANHS, 4 p.m.

SJHHS, 3:15 p.m.

*denotes league game

GIRLS GOLF SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

9/13* 9/15* 9/20* 9/22 9/23 9/27* 9/29* 10/4* 10/5* 10/11* 10/12*

San Clemente El Niguel, 3:30 p.m.

San Clemente Bella Colina, 2 p.m.

El Toro El Niguel, 3 p.m.

El Toro El Niguel, 3 p.m.

Rainbow Sandals Tourn.SC Municipal, 12:30 p.m.

Trabuco Hills Tijeras Creek, 4 p.m.

Trabuco Hills El Niguel, 3 p.m.

Tesoro El Niguel, 3 p.m.

Tesoro Tijeras Creek, 4 p.m.

Aliso Niguel Aliso Viejo CC, 2 p.m.

Aliso Niguel El Niguel, 3:30 p.m.

LOCATION, TIME

*denotes league match

GIRLS TENNIS SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION, TIME

9/13 9/14 9/20* 9/27* 9/29* 9/30 10/1 10/4* 10/5 10/6* 10/13* 10/18* 10/20* 10/31*

University Mira Costa Aliso Niguel San Clemente San Juan Hills Xavier Palm Desert Mission Viejo Corona del Mar Aliso Niguel San Clemente San Juan Hills Mission Viejo SCL Finals

UHS, 3 p.m.

LNRC, 3 p.m.

DHHS, 3 p.m.

SCHS, 3 p.m.

SJHHS, 3 p.m.

Indian Wells, 3 p.m.

TBA, 11 a.m.

MVHS, 3 p.m.

DHHS, 3 p.m.

ANHS, 3 p.m.

DHHS, 3 p.m.

DHHS, 3 p.m.

DHHS, 3 p.m.

TBA, TBA

*denotes league match

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION, TIME

9/13 9/15 9/21* 9/27* 9/29* 10/4 10/6* 10/10* 10/13* 10/18* 10/24*

Yorba Linda Woodbridge Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley Laguna Hills Aliso Niguel El Toro Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley Laguna Hills El Toro

DHHS, 6 p.m.

WHS, 5:15 p.m.

MVHS, 6:15 p.m.

DHHS, 6:15 p.m.

LHHS, 6:15 p.m.

ANHS, 6:15 p.m.

DHHS, 6:15 p.m.

DHHS, 6:15 p.m.

CVHS, 6:15 p.m.

DHHS, 6:15 p.m.

ETHS, 6:15 p.m.

*denotes league match

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RILYNN BAKER

Remembering surf icon Bob Nealy with those who knew him well

BY ERIN HAWKINS, DANA POINT TIMES

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BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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n 1973, Bob Nealy altered the trajectory of wave riding. After struggling with the earliest incarnations of the surf leash, which at the time involved a suction cup on the board’s nose, a piece of rubber surgical tubing and a leather wrist strap, Nealy diligently worked toward improving the crude tether. The placement of the leash went from tip to tail, and using the Velcro straps from his old Air Force life preserver and a longer length of urethane cord (so the board wouldn’t violently snap back), Nealy invented the first modern, professionally engineered surf leash. Shortly thereafter, he founded Surfmore and never had to worry about wearing shoes to work again.

Sadly, on Sept. 1, Nealy lost a long and exhaustive battle with lymphoma. His grace and class will be greatly missed throughout the San Clemente community, where he spent most of his life. He leaves his wife, Sara, and daughter behind.

“Nealy was a pioneer in the surf accessory business,” remembered surfing’s first world champion, Peter “PT” Townend.

“I rode for Surfmore leashes in my heyday, appearing in their ads, and Bob was a genuine individual. I was always proud to represent him and the company.”

A pioneer in the industry and lifelong Cotton’s Point and San Onofre local, there was considerably more to Nealy’s act than just spending long days at the beach. In 1959, he began playing water polo at Newport Harbor High School, which eventually led him to a collegiate career at Orange Coast College and then UC Irvine. Blending his passion for the pool and the surf, Nealy started teaching at San Clemente High School in the early ’70s and later at Capo Valley. Never giving up on his passion for water polo, he’d periodically drop by the high schools’ practices and get in the pool with the aspiring young athletes.

“He would get in and play with us and helped out a lot,” recalled Mitch Kahn, who was a student of Nealy’s in the late ’70s and then later went on to represent the United States as a kayaker in the 1992 Olympic Games. “You know, when you’re young, you look at somebody as being a lot older than you, but for the past 15 years or more, we were just really good friends.”

Eventually retiring from the Capistrano Unified School District in 1998, Nealy kept surfing and got back into playing masters water polo.

Dana Point Times September 9-15, 2016

Bob Nealy, fourth from right, with friends and supporters recently at SHACC. Nealy founded the iconic surf equipment brand, Surfmore. Photo: Courtesy of the SHACC.

In 2011, Nealy received the Bryan Weaver Male Master of the Year Award from United States Water Polo (USWP) for his involvement with masters water polo.

He was also inducted into the UC Irvine Hall of Fame for swimming and water polo.

“He cites water polo in giving him a psychological advantage in battling his illness, still being able to do what he loves—play water polo,” noted USWP when honoring Nealy.

“He was a humble man that carried himself with a lot of dignity,” said Kahn, who lived alongside Nealy in the Cypress Shores neighborhood. “I’d see him walking, and no matter how bad things got, he was always positive. He’d say how satisfied he was and what a full life he lived. I don’t know if there are many men that can face what he did with such dignity.”

At the end of August, Nealy made a trip down to La Jolla for the annual Luau and Legends of Surfing Invitational, which benefits UCSD’s Moores Cancer Center.

Even in his weakened state, he managed to find the energy to speak at the podium and share a positive message.

“It was nothing short of inspiring,” said Jim Kempton, a friend and the former editor of Surfer Magazine. “I don’t think anybody but his really close friends knew how serious things were, but that’s not what he talked about. He shared a message of positivity and leadership that I will never forget. He wasn’t the kind of guy that liked to talk much about himself, but he was incredibly intelligent and had a wonderful, quick wit.”

Nealy was a big supporter of the Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center (SHACC), located in San Clemente. In the early days of his leash business, it was SHACC-founder Dick Metz, who at the time was running the Hobie surf shop, that placed one of the

first orders for Nealy’s Surfmore leashes.

The relationship between the two men remained strong, and when it was Nealy’s turn to pay it forward, he did exactly that.

“He was a long-term supporter of SHACC,” said Barry Haun, the foundation’s curator and creative director. “Surfmore XM provided us with leashes to use as membership incentives, plus he gave us leash material for displaying all the surfboards in our showroom. He was always the nicest guy.”

Through it all, Nealy never lost his passion for the water and helping those in his community. With the success of his surf business, he probably didn’t have to keep teaching, but true to who he was, he spent over 30 years giving the youth of San Clemente and Capo Beach a brighter future, and at the end of the day, there really is no better legacy than that. DP

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ilynn Baker, 10, has been surfing with her father at local breaks like San Onofre and Doheny State Beach for the last five or six years.

While she competed in her first contest this last June, the Menehune surf contest at Doheny, Rilynn said she likes to surf for the pure fun of the sport and her love of the ocean.

“It’s really fun to just go out there and hang out with other people,” Rilynn said.

She started tandem surfing with her father at 4 years old, and continued the tradition of surfing with her father as she grew older.

“It’s something that we share together; it’s just something to enjoy,” said Tim Baker, Rilynn’s father.

A Dana Point local and longboard surfer, Rilynn enjoys taking off on a wave and practicing different surfing maneuvers.

“Taking off is really fun, and standing up and doing cool moves,” she said, adding that she’s been working on moves like bottom turns and nose rides.

Rilynn said her favorite surf spot is Cove Park in Maui, Hawaii, where she regularly visits her grandparents’ condo and surfs in the mornings with her father and grandfather.

“My dad, grandpa and I go surfing at Cove Park in the morning. The waves are like Doheny,” she said.

In the future, Rilynn hopes to visit and surf the waves in Mexico and Fiji, and maybe even the North Shore in Hawaii.

When asked what surfers she looks up to, Rilynn immediately responded with Bethany Hamilton.

“I like Bethany Hamilton. I like that she’s Christian, that she’s brave; she lost her arm and kept on surfing,” she said.

“She had faith that she can be a pro surfer, and she is now,” Rilynn added.

When she gets older, Rilynn said she would like to buy a ranch and farm produce and animals similar to the ones her family has in their Photo: Courtesy backyard. DP www.danapointtimes.com