DPT 10/20/2023

OCTOBER 20 - 26, 2023 | VOLUME 16, ISSUE 42

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into Ocean Institute GETTING OUT/ PAGE 10

How a Local Surfer Brought Wave-Riding to Israel, Gaza SURF/ PAGE 22

Dough-n’t Stop Believing Dirty Dough to Offer Stuffed Cookies in Lantern District E Y E O N D P / PA G E 3

Todd Pascarelli looks to cultivate a sense of community and customer service as he opens a new franchise location for Dirty Dough, a stuffed cookie store, on Del Prado Avenue. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

16th Annual

‘Stoked on Science’ Student Conference Returns to Ocean Institute

Community Gathers to Celebrate Dana Hills High 50th Anniversary

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Dirty Dough to Offer Stuffed Cookies in Lantern District After serving as a bartender at Turk’s Dana Warf for 11 years, Todd Pascarelli looks to cultivate a sense of community and customer service as he opens a new franchise location for Dirty Dough, a stuffed cookie store, on Del Prado Avenue.

Photo: Breeana Greenberg

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fter serving as a bartender at Turk’s Dana Warf for 11 years, Todd Pascarelli looks to bring his customer service skills and a sense of community to his new venture, a new stuffed cookie store on Del Prado Avenue.

Looking to open his Dirty Dough franchise next month, Pascarelli is racing against another Dirty Dough franchise location in Poway to be the flagship California location.

“We’re hoping to be the first ones in California,” Pascarelli said.

What sets Dirty Dough apart from similar cookie eateries is how stuffed and loaded they are, Pascarelli said. The menu features five “classic” cookies, in addition to a few weekly special cookies.

The classics that patrons can expect to see on the menu regularly are the Stuffed Chocolate Chip, Brookie, The Reverse, Cookies n Creme, and The Muscle.

“The bottom line is the cookie itself is a loaded cookie—a cookie bomb,” Pascarelli said. “My favorite starts with caramel in the middle, and then it’s a regular chocolate chip cookie, but then that’s enveloped by a brownie.”

“So, it’s all in one cookie, but I just love the gooey middle—it is a totally different kind of cookie,” Pascarelli continued. “We’ll dress the top, the outside; we’ll just do a little bit there, but basically, it’s the main ingredients, the inside, that counts.”

Dirty Dough’s mental wellness initiative echoes the notion of “it’s what’s on the inside that counts,” Pascarelli explained.

Through its nonprofit, the Life is Sweet Foundation, Dirty Dough’s mental wellness initiative aims to provide grants for youth

mental wellness centers in every community it opens a location.

“That was what solidified us to go with Dirty Dough,” Pascarelli said. “Every Dirty Dough they open, they’re trying to put a wellness room in either the high school or middle school in the area.”

Pascarelli noted that Dana Hills High School already has a wellness room, so he and his partners are looking to connect with Marco Forster Middle School to help fund a wellness room at the school.

“That’s what the whole tagline is,” Pascarelli said. “It’s what’s on the inside that counts, and that’s why they’re not good-looking cookies—Dirty Dough—but it’s what’s on the inside that counts.”

“The wellness rooms are just so they could go in anytime during the day to just relax, regroup, refocus,” Pascarelli continued. “So, I’m praying that it has such a good effect on the community.”

Pascarelli noted that he was especially excited about the location within the Prado West development.

“I’ve read about and watched this project from the beginning … I’ve driven by it a million times; I just kept voicing, ‘My goodness, this would be such a great spot,’” Pascarelli recalled.

Since landing on the Prado West location between the Dana Point Ale House and Homeslice, Pascarelli noted that the neighboring businesses have been “super welcoming.”

“We love the location,” Pascarelli said.“I love how everyone seems to be walking. I just love the fact that they close Del Prado four or five times during the year.”

Pascarelli added that he hopes working at Dirty Dough can serve as a memorable

first job for kids in the community.

“We just want to be a part of the community,” Pascarelli said. “Our boys go to high school right up the street, and I understand that it’s going to be the first job for a lot of kids, so I want it to be that nostalgic, ‘Oh, this is the first place I ever worked at’ when they come back with their family.”

“I mean, we’re selling cookies, so I want it to be low-stress, but when you walk in, I’m going to make sure everyone I hire has to be very sociable,” Pascarelli continued.

“Customer service is going to be my main (focus); I’m almost afraid I’m going to be too annoying with that.”

Looking to support the high school and local youth, Pascarelli noted that he anticipates that they will likely make up a lot of Dirty Dough’s workforce.

“I’m assuming a lot of our workforce will be from there, and I just want it to be that they look back and be, like, ‘Oh, that

was my first job,’ but like a good first job,” Pascarelli said.

“I am such a big advocate for being a part of the community,” Pascarelli continued. “So we’re going to be sponsoring any team we possibly can—local sports team, any pony leagues, stuff like that. We’re going to try and do as much as we can with the high school.”

After spending more than a decade serving the Dana Point community drinks in the harbor, Pascarelli commented that he was excited to open the new venture in town.

“Locals at Turk’s have watched my boys grow up; they’ve had to listen to stories for the past 11 years,” Pascarelli said. “That’s why Dana Point is where we want to be.

It’s a cool, small-big town.”

Dirty Dough is expected to open late this fall at 24471 Del Prado Avenue, Suite B, Dana Point.

Local Rotary Seeks Support in Fight to Eradicate Polio

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s World Polio Day approaches on Oct. 24, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary is encouraging residents to support efforts to eradicate the disease.

Though there is no cure for polio, Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary noted that there is a safe and effective vaccine that rotaries around the world and their partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have used to reduce polio cases over the past 35 years.

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In a media release, Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club President Heather Gillon said that rotaries and their partners have immunized more than three billion children worldwide in 122 countries.

“That’s why as we approach this World Polio Day on Oct. 24, as a Rotary member, I am pleased to recognize this progress,” Gillon said. “However, I ask everyone to help us finish the job and end polio for good to ensure that this paralyzing disease does not return to polio-free Page 3

countries, putting children everywhere at risk.”

The local rotary highlighted ways residents can support efforts to eradicate polio, such as “encouraging vaccine acceptance, to sharing factual vaccination information, to calling on elected officials to fund polio eradication, to donating just $10; there are so many ways in which we can each support polio eradication efforts.”

“I implore everyone to consider making a donation to Rotary International’s

PolioPlus program, which has been instrumental in the fight against polio,” Gillon said. “Your contributions can make a significant difference in the lives of children” Following smallpox, polio would be the second human disease ever to be eradicated. The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary urged residents to visit the website endpolio.org to learn how to get involved in the fight to eradicate polio or donate to the End Polio Now Campaign. danapointtimes.com

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San Clemente Run Club Celebrates Substantial Growth

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uliette Roberts wasn’t always an avid runner, especially after shifting her extracurricular focus to dancing, a passion that led her to the cheer team at the University of Oregon and to be a professional dancer.

Over the years, though, running became an occasional hobby, whether it was participating on the track team during high school, as a college student living in “Tracktown USA,” or deciding to run a half-marathon during her junior year in Eugene. But after graduation and a brief stint in Los Angeles, Roberts found herself living in San Clemente without any friends.

A chance meet-up at a local coffee shop proved to be the “biggest blessing” in her life, as she met another girl and eventually formed the blossoming San Clemente Run Club in May 2022.

“Three months into us becoming friends, we were like, ‘You know what, if we can become friends through running, we should start a community and build one down in San Clemente, and other people can build relationships through running as well,’ ” said Roberts.

Growth was slow-going at first, as she and friend McKenna Walz were able to attract only between two and five people to their weekly runs.

Roberts recounted yelling at people on the street whenever she saw runners in San Clemente or Dana Point to get the word out, later switching her approach to making posters and using social media.

(From left) San Clemente Run Club founders McKenna Walz and Juliette Roberts have seen exponential growth since starting the group in May 2022.

Photos: Courtesy of Juliette Roberts

“We were trying so hard, and we wanted to quit so many times, but I’m so glad we didn’t,” she said. “Now, we have a community of about 30 to 40 runners, and there’s been some amazing friendships built through the Run Club.”

Watching those friendships happen has been the most fulfilling part of starting the community, according to Roberts.

A few months into the club’s existence, she received a text from one of the

club’s members, a woman who went to a winery with a few other members. The message thanked Roberts for starting the club that allowed the group to come together.

The San Clemente Run Club has partnered with both local businesses and larger brands for events, whether it be local health professionals and restaurateurs speaking about their brand or an event with Nike.

“That was awesome,” Roberts said of the March 25 4-mile run with Nike. “One of the reps brought the Invincible 3 training shoes, and all the runners got to

try them on and wear them.”

The recent growth has prompted the SC Run Club to add another time to gather during the week, as members now meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for a 3-mile sunset run in addition to the normal weekly run. On Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Municipal Pier, members come together for a 4-mile run.

Roberts said the club’s goal is simply to continue expanding its community.

The club can be found on Instagram, @sanclemente_runclub.

Aliso Viejo Halloween Display to Benefit Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group

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he Aliso Viejo Stanley Haus has named the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group as the beneficiary of this year’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween display.

The Stanley family is supporting the nonprofit by collecting donations from those who come to visit the Halloween display at their Aliso Viejo home. Last year, the Stanleys donated $5,000 to the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, according to the nonprofit.

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year’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” theme featuring colorful animated displays depicting scenes from the movie across eight properties on the cul-de-sac.

Viewing dates run through Oct. 31. On Sundays through Thursdays, it’ll be open from 6-9 p.m., and from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Families in costume offer hot cocoa and treats to visitors.

The house is located at 8 Oak Ridge Circle, Aliso Viejo.

Those interested can find more information about the Stanley Haus display at the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group website, danapoint5thmarines.com/the-stanley-haus.

Donations collected at the 25th annual Stanley Haus Halloween display will benefit the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group. This year’s theme, “Nightmare Before Christmas,” can be viewed through Oct. 31.

Photo: Courtesy of Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group

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‘Stoked on Science’ Student Conference Returns to Ocean Institute

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iddle school and high school students passionate about marine life will get hands-on opportunities to explore careers in ocean science at the Ocean Institute in early November at the “Stoked on Science” Student Conference.

On Nov. 4 and 5, students will have the chance to work side-by-side with leading scientists who will share their expertise, use the Ocean Institute’s labs and research vessel, R/V Sea Explorer, for an immersive learning experience.

The Stoked on Science conference looks to connect students with scientists from an array of fields, with past events featuring marine veterinary medicine, oceanography, marine biology, education, conservation, engineering, ecology, microbiology, physiology, and climatology.

This year, the conference will highlight non-traditional career paths within

ocean-based industries, featuring speakers who will showcase the breadth of opportunities within the field, with the aim to show students that they can take any passion and make it a career pathway.

The event is driven by a volunteer committee of students who previously attended the conference. Capistrano Valley High School senior Valerie Kwa is among this year’s committee members.

In a press release, Kwa, who is interested in pursuing a career in animal behavior or ecology research, noted that she was excited to share the opportunities the Ocean Institute has to offer at this year’s conference.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the Stoked on Science conference, visit oceaninstitute.org. The middle school conference will be held on Nov. 4, with the high school conference scheduled on Nov. 5.

Middle and high school students passionate about marine life will get hands-on opportunities to explore careers in ocean science at the Ocean Institute’s “Stoked on Science” Student Conference on Nov. 4-5.

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Shorecliffs Golf Club Looks to Unveil Renovated Facilities

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nder new ownership, with a stated goal to provide an elevated experience for visitors, Shorecliffs Golf Club looks to wow those in attendance at an upcoming grand opening in January.

Over the past four years, millions of dollars went into redoing the course itself and building the new clubhouse, including the addition of two indoor golf simulators and enhancements at the bar, the golf shop and the outdoor patio.

“There’s so many things now that we’re offering that weren’t offered before, not just (on the golf side) but the restaurant side as well,” said new General Manager Eli Ivey.

Ivey, who has 11 years of experience in the golf industry after serving in the United States Coast Guard, said he’s brought his knowledge of managing facilities and implementing new processes with him. The latter aspect will serve him well as Ivey executes a plan to increase the level of service guests receive.

Visitors will be most impressed with the clubhouse, he added, which has received a “complete facelift” from how it used to look.

“It was dilapidated and falling apart, literally,” said Ivey. “It was completely torn down and redone. But a close second would be the golf course, (as) the golf course conditions in the past Dana Point Times October 20 -26 , 2023

Millions of dollars were poured into the renovations at Shorecliffs Golf Club, which looks to separate itself from local competition. Photo: Courtesy of Bradford Schaub

nines on the course so that players would finish closer to the clubhouse, as opposed to needing to drive all the way back, and obtained a brand-new fleet of golf carts.

Shorecliffs also removed its driving range and replaced it with a new area for chipping and putting located near the clubhouse.

“That’s an enhanced experience, having that dedicated space to hit a few chips and roll a few putts before or after your round,” said Bradford Schaub, director of sales and market-

were terrible.”

Work was needed to raise the other parts of the course to an equal level as Shorecliffs’ putting greens, which, Ivey noted, have long been highly regarded.

The renovations improved the tee boxes and the fairways, as well as adding drainage, water features, new landscaping and beautification areas throughout the course. Play-wise, Ivey added that the club removed one hole that was nonsensical and split another difficult hole into two.

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ing for Troon, the world’s largest golf management company.

With the new and improved version of Shorecliffs, the club is increasing its partnership with Troon and giving it access to manage the course conditions, general club operations and with the club’s own sales and marketing efforts.

The partners hope to have visitors in “shock and awe” at the renovated facility, according to Ivey, who said that people have been amazed whether they haven’t been to Shorecliffs in months or years.

“To the people that came by (two to four) years ago and said, ‘Oh, I’m never going back there,’ come on back,” Ivey said. “Give us a try, check us out again and see who we are. We are a completely different space.”

The new space also comes with a new membership system known as Shorecliffs Plus. The monthly, subscription-based program will give members discounts on green fees, merchandise, and special pricing on other events, in addition to access to monthly drawings, for $29.99.

Adults aged 62 years and older can access a version of the program that gives additional discounts for bookings on Mondays through Thursdays.

The grand opening is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the club. danapointtimes.com

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Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort Supports OCSD K9 Unit

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apistrano Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) Foundation donated $20,000 to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department as it looks to bolster the agency’s K9 unit.

During the San Juan Capistrano City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, CARE board members presented OCSD deputies with the check to support the creation of an in-house scent detection unit.

“This evening, CARE would like to assist the Orange County Sheriff K9 unit package with all of the things they’re doing, and in order to do that, board member Angela Duzich is here to present the group with some financial assistance,” CARE Treasurer Phillip Schwartze said during the meeting.

San Juan Capistrano residents launched CARE in 1999, looking to save city dogs and cats that were without a home.

CARE launched and ran San Juan Capistrano’s annual car show until the local Rotary took it over. Since then, CARE has converted to a foundation that funds other animal rescue activities, most recently donating $5,000 to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary.

Duzich noted that years ago, CARE had supported OCSD with bullet-proof vests for their K9s. Several months ago, CARE was looking for organizations to endow with grant funds and spoke with Deputy George Townsen about the need for a scent detection training program within the department.

“These dogs will be trained to sniff out

Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort members present Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies with a check for $20,000 to bolster the department’s K9 units and support the creation of an in-house scent detection unit.

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heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, methyl-ethyl, bad stuff, other illicit drugs, and it’s really needed in today’s world,” Duzich said.

“The K9 unit will not only benefit San Juan Capistrano, but it will benefit all of Orange County and hopefully save lives.”

“This is only a win-win thing, and CARE is going to pay for $20,000 of K9 tactical equipment for the detection unit,” Duzich continued.

Townsen, who oversees nine patrol dogs,

noted that the K9s work as both scent detection and apprehension.

“This money goes a long way in developing our own scent detection unit,” Townsen said. “We currently contract with a vendor outside of our department who trains all of our dogs. This money will go towards some of the equipment and necessary training aids so that we can imprint our dogs on any odor that we need at the time and we don’t have to go to an outside source.”

OCSD works with a reserve lieutenant with 40 years of animal training experience, Townsen explained.

“He’s going to come in, and we’re going to start our own scent detection program, and hopefully we can build it to where outside agencies can also use us and we can build out this program,” Townsen said.

“We appreciate the assistance from the CARE foundation,” Townsen said.

OCSD Deputy David Leathers said the donations bolster K9 training.

“So, it not only helps our dogs get up to speed faster, but it also helps us to get our dogs on the street and be more prepared to find narcotics, or train the dogs up to do their jobs better, which overall helps the community,” Leathers said.

Having a strong K9 unit is especially important during an “epidemic of narcotics,” Leathers said.

“In the community right now, we obviously have an epidemic of narcotics, and our role as the sheriff’s department is to try and help prevent people from overdosing on drugs,” Leathers said. “Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous things that we’ve seen in the last couple of years, so we want to try and take as much of that off the streets as possible.”

“If we can do our training in-house with more advanced trainers,” Leathers continued, “then we are just ahead of the curve where we can help get those narcotics off the street, ultimately trying to save lives.”

Veteran Firefighter Charged in 2022 Dana Point Hit-and-Run

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veteran firefighter accused of striking a pedestrian with his vehicle in a hit-and-run incident that killed the individual in Dana Point a year ago this month has been charged by an Orange County Grand Jury.

Jeffrey Richard Grasinger, a 13-year firefighter with the Orange County Fire Authority, was charged on Tuesday, Oct. 17, with one felony count of hit-and-run with permanent injury or death, the Orange County District Attorney’s office announced.

If convicted, the 36-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita man faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison, according to a media release from the DA’s office.

Grasinger is accused of hitting 24-yearold Said Dariel Sanchez with his vehicle as Sanchez was crossing Pacific Coast High-

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way in Dana Point on Oct. 21, 2022.

According to the DA, video captured of the collision showed “the vehicle hitting its brakes before colliding with the victim, hitting the victim, deactivating its brakes, and then leaving without stopping or rendering aid.”

“Firefighters are public servants who are sworn to protect the lives of others,” DA Todd Spitzer said in the release. “While another driver stopped to render aid after witnessing the collision, Mr. Grasinger, a professional firefighter trained to provide medical attention, drove off after hitting a human being.”

“The fact that a sworn firefighter would disregard a human life so callously is not only disturbing, it is criminal,” Spitzer continued.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators tracked the vehicle involved

Jeffrey Richard Grasinger, a 13-year firefighter with the Orange County Fire Authority, was indicted on Tuesday, Oct. 17, by the Orange County Grand Jury on a felony count of hit-and-run with permanent injury or death.

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in the incident to a Rancho Santa Margarita home and found damage to the vehicle and blood, consistent with hitting a pedestrian, according to the DA. As of Wednesday, Oct. 18, Grasinger was still an OCFA employee, according to OCFA Capt. Greg Barta.

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an OCFA employee has been charged in connection with an off-duty incident that occurred in October of 2022, and we cannot comment further due to the ongoing investigation.”

Grasinger is scheduled to be arraigned on Nov. 17 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. danapointtimes.com

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San Clemente City Council Introduces New By-District Map

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he San Clemente City Council on Tuesday night, Oct. 17, introduced, by a 3-2 margin, an ordinance solidifying the city’s new by-district election system, which includes a four-district map of the town and a sequence of elections.

Residents within District Nos. 3 and 4 of the publicly submitted map, designated as Map 109, will be the first to elect district representatives in 2024, at the conclusion of Councilmember Rick Loeffler’s (District 3) and Mayor Chris Duncan’s (District 4) current terms. In 2026, the city will hold elections for Districts 1 and 2, as well as for mayor, making San Clemente a fully districted city.

Duncan and Councilmember Mark Enmeier were the two to vote against introducing the ordinance, continuing their protest of the council’s 3-2 decision that advanced Map 109 as the final map.

“A resident could look at (Map 109), and it’s the easiest to understand,” Loeffler said, speaking to California Voting Rights Act criteria that requires maps to be easily identifiable. “There’s not many cutoffs and switch-arounds; it just seems to me to be the most obvious.”

Map 109 includes the Forster Ranch and Marblehead Inland Specific Plans in District 1, which sits to the east of Interstate 5 and has a southern border at Avenida Pico. District 2 contains the communities of Rancho San Clemente and Talega, stopping roughly around Avenida Vista Montana to the south.

The coastal side of San Clemente, west of the I-5 Freeway, comprises District 3, reaching as far north as the Camino de Estrella exit and the communities north of the Palisades Reservoir, and ending at Avenida Victoria and Monterey Lane to the south. District 4 contains the rest of southern San Clemente, including the Broadmoor homeowners association, the area surrounding the Municipal Golf Course, and the part of coastal San Clemente south from the Municipal Pier to the Cyprus Shore area.

According to the National Demographics Corporation’s research, District 1 contains 15,611 residents; District 2 contains 16,772; District 3 has 16,118; and District 4 has 15,882 residents.

Much of the consternation over deciding the map Tuesday came from Duncan’s and Enmeier’s insistence that Rancho San Clemente and Talega were not alike, and their push to include

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The San Clemente City Council on Tuesday night, Oct. 17, selected the map to be used for the city’s new by-district election system. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

Talega with at least part of the Forster Ranch community.

That prompted Enmeier to voice his support for Map 111, a focus map that rolled over from a previous public hearing, and Map 118, a new map drawn by the National Demographics Corporation.

“As a resident of Rancho San Clemente, I’ve talked to lots of my neighbors in Rancho San Clemente,” Enmeier said.

“Not one that I’ve talked to said, ‘Yeah, we want to be lumped in with Talega.’”

Duncan also raised his concern regarding councilmembers living in the same district in relation to determining the new sequence of elections, claiming it would be “cleaner and easier” to follow the sequence of elections included along with Map 118.

However, Loeffler, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Knoblock and Councilmember Victor Cabral were not convinced.

In addition to Loeffler voicing his thoughts that Map 109 immediately stood out to him before he fully understood its makeup and that it looked the best aesthetically, he pointed out an oddity within Map 118.

Loeffler noted that in Map 118’s District 4, the distance between the district’s northern boundary at Avenida Vista Hermosa, near the Pacifica San Clemente community, and the southern tip at Cyprus Shore appeared to be the longest distance within one district in San Clemente.

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as Avenida Pico, Avenida Victoria and I-5.

“The other boundary line is the ridgeline that separates (the San Salvador community) from Rancho San Clemente,” said Cabral. “It’s a ridgeline and a valley; it’s a natural division. There’s not even a way to get from Point A to Point B … you have to go all the way down to Pico.”

Knoblock called Map 109 a “clean” map that had consistent population numbers and didn’t divide homeowners associations, also mentioning the natural features that separated RSC and San Salvador.

Prior to the final vote regarding the ordinance, Duncan and Enmeier reaffirmed their displeasure at the council’s direction.

“I think this was a horrible mistake, to be honest with you,” Duncan said.

With concerns about how the new by-district system will affect how councilmembers represent their communities and the city, Cabral said he would still remain concerned about the city as a whole.

“I’m not just going to look at my area,” he said, adding: “I’m still going to be concerned about homelessness down on the beaches, parking, the downtown area, the Talega area, solar power. I’m going to be concerned about everything.”

Residents can view the maps online at san-clemente.org, on the District Elections page under the City Clerk Services tab. The second reading for the ordinance introduced Tuesday will occur at another public hearing, according to City Attorney Elizabeth Mitchell.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS SATURDAY, OCT. 21

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@ yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 23

Dana Point Planning Commission 6 p.m. The Dana Point Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting. This meeting will also be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. A link for livestreams and replays is available on the city’s website.

Dana Point Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 24

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), conducts its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at the Outlets at San Clemente’s Conference Room. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

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The ‘New’ Weight-Loss Drugs: Friend or Foe, Part 2 T he obsession with semaglutide. These weight loss is nothing medications are glucagon-like new, but with the peptide-1 receptor agonists recently developed class of (GLP-1RA), which help to medications touted to make reduce appetite, calorie intake “weight loss” easier than and hunger, while increasing ever before, as promised last satiety. month, I have additional They have minimal side information I want to provide effects and promise weightto my readers. loss benefits of 6-12%.

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BY GINA COUSINEAU specifics about the drugs, first injectables is tirzepatide, some food for thought. a GIP (glucose-dependent I work with individuals to help them insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1RA achieve their No. 1 goal, which is usually combo. It was designed for patients with “weight loss.” I do this through science type 2 diabetes. It is often used “off label” and evidence-based nutrition education, for weight loss, with up to 25% reduction as well as teaching cooking basics. I often with the highest dosage. shift mindsets that elevate “health” as the Because those with type 2 diabetes have primary driver for my clients over time. double the risk of cardiovascular disease, For this, I am grateful. That doesn’t these medications can literally save lives. mean at times that clients don’t fall back So what exactly are the issues with into unhealthful habits, but in the end, these medications? Well, there are many. they always desire to “come home” to all Monthly costs range from $900 to $1,400, I have taught them, because they have with coupons providing initial cost experienced the benefits and joys of a reductions that are short-lived. healthy eating pattern.

Given the medication likely needs to be We all have heard of the strengths of taken long-term to prevent weight regain, the new injectable medications, which the cost can be prohibitive for many. That include lowering blood pressure and being said, we have no idea at this point blood lipids, improving fatty liver disease, about the potential long-term side effects reducing risk of heart and kidney disease, of these drugs. and delaying diabetes complications.

Too many medical providers are While the exact mechanisms are handing out these drugs like candy, still being researched, these benefits without proper counseling to their likely come from the weight loss, which patients. The next line of defense comes ultimately leads to blood sugar control. from the pharmacists, who are happy to One class of injectables is the provide guidance to patients when they

are prescribed these new drugs, but many patients refuse the consultation, and others don’t take the advice given.

We understand obesity is a complex condition; otherwise, more than 40% of humans would not be affected by it.

The connection of food addiction and obesity is still not understood well, but until then, effective management of one’s weight will come down to lifestyle shifts including a healthy eating pattern, moderate exercise, and potentially utilizing behavior modification therapies, along with these medications.

Some want to include weight-loss surgery in the mix, but I don’t recommend this route because of concerning outcomes I have seen.

All this being said, given that those who are making the decision to take these medications are usually desperate to lose the weight and improve their health, we must then take seriously the need to make ourselves aware of the multifold responsibility that comes from what seems to be an easy fix.

Gina Cousineau, aka Mama G, is your local nutrition expert, chef, and fitness professional, with her BS in Nutrition and MS in functional and integrative nutrition.

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Prado Square. A reception will be held at Station Craft Brewery + Kitchen following the tours. Tickets for the tour are $15 per person and can be purchased on the Dana Point Recreation website. Prado Square, 34201 Amber Lantern, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

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SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO LIVE 3:15 p.m. Enjoy fun for everyone at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center, featuring $100 cash prizes, a 50/50 opportunity drawing and a silent auction. Entry into the event is $50 per person, which includes dinner, four cards per game and two drink tickets. Doors open at 3:15 p.m., followed by bingo at 4 p.m., dinner at 5:15 p.m., and another round of bingo at 6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by MemorialCare Medical Group. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

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FRIDAY | OCT. 20 DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR a.m.-5 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Mission will display its Dia de los Muertos Altar through Nov. 5 in the 18th century historic Sala. The space offers a place for those to remember their loved ones by placing their names on the Día de los Muertos altar, or ofrenda. Mission San Juan Capistrano. 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE 10-11 a.m. In partnership with High Tide Coffee, enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local musicians at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. This week, Lark Knowles will perform. The event is free with general admission. RSVP is optional, but appreciated. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT THE NOBLE PATH FOUNDATION 4:30 p.m. The Noble Path Foundation hosts events multiple times a week to get youth and young adults out and about and participating in safe, productive activities. There will be an improv lesson from 4:30-5:30 p.m., and TGIF Night starting at 6 p.m.—the theme being video games on numerous consoles. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.234.7259. thenoblepathfoundation.org.

PINK OUT EVENT AT ORANGETHEORY 5:30 p.m. In partnership with local nonprofit Breast Friend Bags, Orangetheory Fitness San Clemente is hosting an all-day fundraiser with a spotlight on a donation-based class at 5:30. From 8 a.m.-8 p.m., vendors will be in-store, Dana Point Times October 20 -26 , 2023

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SATURDAY | OCT. 21: SPOOKY SEAS AT THE OCEAN INSTITUTE Noon-10 p.m. “Spooky Seas” is an immersive experience featuring Harbor Hayrides aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, Bioluminescence Laser Tag and a Haunted Spirit Tour. There will be food trucks available throughout the night and live music. Don your spookiest attire for the Ocean Institute’s costume contest for a chance to win prizes. Tickets are available at oceaninstitute.org. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17.50 for kids 2 and up.

The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274.

of acceptable and non-acceptable items, visit danapoint.org. Dana Hills High School Lower Student Parking Lot, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. Palisades Elementary, 26462 Via Sacramento, Dana Point.

with 10% of proceeds going to Breast Friend Bags, which provides care packages to patients starting treatment for breast cancer. There will also be a raffle for a PINK OUT Local Business Basket at 7:30 p.m. Orangetheory Fitness San Clemente, 802 Avenida Pico, San Clemente.

949.485.4885.

ELEPHANT AUTUMN ‘PAINT AND SIP’ 7-9 p.m. Join Gallery Dana Bay for its summer kick-off elephant “paint and sip” and paint your own unique elephant.

Tickets are $100 and include a blank elephant, paints, brushes, a palette, food, beverages and instruction. Space is limited. Gallery Dana Bay, 24682 Del Prado, Suite 100, Dana Point. 949.276.7597. gallerydanabay.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT BEACHFIRE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this Downtown San Clemente restaurant.The ’70s and ’80s group Alter Ego will perform. BeachFire Bar & Grill, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.366.3232. beachfire.com.

SATURDAY | OCT. 21 BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT 97:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The City of Dana Point, in conjunction with CR&R and Goodwill, will provide staff and containers at drop-off locations. Dana Point residents can bring items that cannot be picked up on regular collection days.

Residents must show proof of residency and have ID ready upon entry. For a list

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles.

No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point.

TROLLEY ART & HISTORY TOUR 11 a.m. Join the City of Dana Point in celebrating Arts and Humanities Month aboard the city’s trolley. Docents will share information at each stop about the public art and historic landmarks throughout the city. The two trolleys will depart at 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. from

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK 6 p.m. Join Haunted Orange County for a dark, history-filled ghost tour of San Juan Capistrano. Hear the stories of spirits that inhabit the old Los Rios District and make your way through Camino Capistrano to the outskirts of the Mission itself. The tour ends outside the Mission, near the church where a great earthquake struck in 1812 and parishioners were crushed under falling stones.

The meeting location is just outside the brick visitor’s information booth near the train tracks located behind the Franciscan Plaza Parking Structure. 26732 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano.

866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. Kenny Williams, featuring Lexi, will perform. Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente. 949.361.8255. ivalees.com.

GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. Left Coast Brewing presents trivia modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the United Kingdom, covering everything from Hungary to the Hunger Games. Teams can include up to six people. Winning teams earn bar cash and other prizes. Left Coast Tasting Room, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. eventvesta.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Living in Stereo Band will perform. The Point Restaurant & Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

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ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE:

A Show of ‘Strength’ Mike Peters to greet fans with pier-to-pier musical stroll

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hen Mike Peters of The Alarm was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1995, he adopted the mantra “Love Hope Strength.”

Since then, he’s made it his mission to educate himself and others about cancer and cancer research.

On Thursday, Oct. 19, Peters was scheduled to take a musical stroll from the Venice Pier to Santa Monica Pier to meet fans and supporters of his Love Hope Strength Foundation.

While he’s in the area, he’ll play The Coach House at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.

“I want to try and show people that cancer can be overcome,” Pierce said.

“In this day and age, it’s not a death sentence like it used to be when I was growing up and when I first heard the word ‘cancer.’

“There are so many people like me who have blood cancers who need a donor for a stem cell transplant to live again, outside of their cancer diagnosis. That can come from the general public. Every person in the world who has a blood cancer needs donors to survive, and each has a match out there in the world.”

Peters is trying to show the public that each one can be a life-saving match of some sort, whether it’s a heart, bone marrow, liver, eyes.

“This is going to be a nice event where we can connect on the seafront walk between the piers and play a bit of music, talk to each other, and reconnect after all this time,” Peters said.

“We still have a lot to do with the Love Hope Strength Foundation.”

Besides his treatments, Peters has witnessed the miracle of organ donation. Before the son of one of his friends died, he left a message on his phone saying he wanted to be an organ donor.

As a result, he saved five lives.

“Even in death, there is still beauty to be attained,” Peters said.

He and his wife, Jules, encourage folks to undergo regular screenings for cancer to try to avoid the disease’s grip.

“Even if it comes late, you could still, by having a positive mental attitude, have one more day as a result of not giving in and being able to speak to your loved ones,” Peters said. “You can tell them you love them or sign that paper that gives your organs away to save somebody else’s life. That’s a beautiful thing.”

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(Left) Mike Peters, the lead singer of The Alarm, suffered a relapse of leukemia last year.

Photo Courtesy of Mike Peters (Above) Mike Peters will perform at The Coach House on Sunday, Oct. 22.

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Longtime Battle In 1996, Peters recovered from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and began recording and touring again.

Nearly 10 years later, Peters was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He co-founded the Love Hope Strength Foundation with fellow patient James Chippendale, the president of CSI Entertainment in Dallas.

Peters, along with 38 other musicians, cancer survivors and supporters, trekked for 14 days to the Mount Everest base camp to perform the highest concert on land to raise awareness and money to fight cancer.

Other musicians in the October 2007 hike included Cy Curnin and Jamie West-Oram of The Fixx, Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze and Slim Jim Phantom of The Stray Cats.

In 2011, Love Hope Strength Foundation released the film More to Live For, to promote bone marrow donation efforts.

In September 2022, his chronic lymphocytic leukemia relapsed. He was successfully treated, thanks to the North Wales Cancer Centre.

To celebrate his recovery and to promote his foundation, Peters and stakeholders trekked 27 miles through the Alps’ Mont Blanc region as part of the Rock the Alps Love Hope Strength Hike. It raised £100,000, or $122,400, for the Peters’ children’s cancer hospital in Tanzania.

“It was a great event,” he said. “A year ago, I was very ill, and I wasn’t

sure if I was going to make it. My leukemia had relapsed. I had pneumonia, and my lungs were full of blood. I was in a very precarious position. I missed out on going to the Sahara. My wife, Jules, stepped up and led the track.

They raised significant funds.

“It was very special for me to actually walk those steps up the Alps and get above the tree line, and walk in the snow. It was a beautiful thing with some great people.”

Jules is a breast cancer survivor, too.

The couple supports each other and the cancer community worldwide with the Love Hope Strength Foundation.

New Music While in the hospital last year, Peters wrote new songs, something for which he is grateful.

“I was very lucky to have a lot of music come into my life through various ways that I wasn’t expecting by being in the hospital for a long time,” he said.

“I was at home with pneumonia. I was able to create a new Alarm album called Forwards, which has been received fantastically well by the fans and press and media. It’s breathed a whole new life into The Alarm. I want to bring all that energy to California.”

Forwards entered the U.K. rock chart at No. 4, and the Billboard independent artist chart at No. 21. The collection adheres to Peters’ and The Alarm’s penchant for soaring rock anthems,

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such as the hits “Sixty Eight Guns,” “Strength” and “Rain in the Summertime.”

The California acoustic gigs are important to him.

“I want to pack a lot in the short space of time,” he said.

“I want to share 40 years of Alarm music and history and the fact that we’re still alive and kicking as a band making new music—and great new music that sounds incredible live as well.

“Playing in California is special for me, because it’s actually 40 years since I first played an Alarm show in the USA, in California, in 1983. It was at the San Francisco Civic playing with U2. We’ve had an amazing relationship with California fans ever since. So I’m looking forward to coming back and sharing all that with everybody.” DP

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(Cont. from page 10) 8 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents a night full of laughter, provided by comedians who have made impressive appearances on other stages. Matt Balaker, Andrew Norelli and Art Valenzuela will perform. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, if available. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

LIVE MUSIC HARBOR CRUISE WITH DANA WHARF 8-9:30 p.m. Join Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride for an evening cruise in the Dana Point Harbor. Classic rock band Bunch of Guys will perform. The boat features a full bar, including wine, beer and mixed drinks. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.496.5794, ext. 7. danawharf.com.

MONDAY | OCT. 23 BRIDGE GAME 12:30 p.m. The South Orange County Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Monday through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes

people to use their minds and develop new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels.

31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

ward until 9:30. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

WEDNESDAY | OCT. 25

OPEN JAM 7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads.

Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

TUESDAY | OCT. 24 STORYTIME AT THE SJC LIBRARY 10:30-11 a.m. Bring the kids to storytime, held every Tuesday morning. Children will get to read books and sing songs.

The event is geared for the 2- to 6-yearold age range. San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1752. ocpl.org.

COUNTRY NIGHT AT H.H. COTTON’S 5:30 p.m. This popular downtown restaurant offers a night full of country music and line dancing for all ages. Beginners can participate in a $10 Introduction to Line Dancing lesson from 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Free line dancing will be offered after-

BOATING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP CLASS 7-9 p.m. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting this comprehensive class, every Wednesday through Oct. 25, designed for experienced boaters, as well as those new to boating. Topics include boating safety, knots, boat handling, radio, and other valuable subjects. Successful completion will earn your California boater card. Registration is $70. For more information on how to register, contact Eric Gritzmacher at ericgritzmacher@ cox.net or 949.632.2378, or contact Guy Heaton at guyheaton3489@gmail.com or 949.345.9686. Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point. cgaux.org.

8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

LANTERN VILLAGE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 5-8 p.m. Artist Chris Scardino will display his abstract creations at the RE/MAX office in the Lantern Village.

Refreshments will be served at the free event. To RSVP, contact Ellysa Marino at 714.580.2029. RE/MAX Office, 24582 Del Prado, Suite G, Dana Point. remax.com.

THURSDAY | OCT. 26 LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Springsteen Experience will perform.

StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com. DP

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AEP- It’s About Saving you Money Calling all existing Medicare Beneficiaries, are you looking to save some money on either your monthly premiums, your co-pays, or your prescription drug co-pays? Then the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time for you to make a change to your current plan. All changes made during this time (10/15 – 12/7) go into effect 1/1/24.

The biggest way to save money is to see if a Medicare Advantage plan would work for you. If it does meet your needs, then you cancel your Medicare Supplement and Medicare Drug plan for 2024 because the Medicare Advantage plan gives you that type of coverage and financial protection from medical bills. You’re no longer paying a premium for Medicare Supplement or a Medicare RX plan if you decide to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. These plans in Orange County typically have no or low premiums and are both HMO’s and PPO’s.

prescriptions changed since you enrolled in your current Medicare RX plan? If they’re expensive medications (in the $40-$100 range or higher when you refill them) then it’s time for a review.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (also known as AEP) ends December 7th, if you’d like to schedule a no cost Medicare options review contact me soon, my calendar is already filling up!

I do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently I represent 5 organizations which offer 36 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1 800 MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

Regarding a “standalone” Medicare RX plan, some plans used to not have a name brand drug deductible and now they do. Have your Dana Point Times October 20 -26 , 2023

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GUEST OPINION | Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy

Ready or Not, Here Come the Holidays I

might not be ready for the holidays, but Costco certainly is—it decked its halls with Christmas displays well before we celebrated the first day of fall.

It’s mid-October, but many retailers have already signaled the start of yet another holiday season; and while it may be the most wonderful time of year, it’s also one of the most stressful.

According to a survey by the American Psychiatric Association, 31% of people anticipate being more stressed this holiday season than last year.

I know my seasonal stress is self-inflicted. I am the queen of party planning in my family. I’m the one who decorates, facilitates and translates all our milestones into merriment.

Each December, I work harder than the elves at the North Pole to pull off a near-perfect yuletide season.

Once I became a mom, I went into holiday overdrive. Every October, instead of shopping for costumes and candy, I’d start planning for Santa’s arrival.

When my boys were little, they’d take

in college, every December, I’d hang their stockings by the chimney with care, stock the pantry with their favorite festive foods, and use my Advent calendar to count down the days until their return.

At long last, they’d walk through the door—and drop a large laundry bag on the floor before turning and walking out the door to catch up with friends.

I’ve always enjoyed the holiday hoopla, but last year, planning for the holidays felt like climbing Mount Everest—without a Sherpa.

For decades, I’ve painstakingly planned menus and parties to make the season bright. But last year felt different, and I’m putting the blame on the pandemic. After pared-back celebrations, it was a struggle to deliver an old-fashioned Holly Jolly Christmas once again.

As it turns out, I’m not alone. A couple days into the New Year, I ran into my neighbor at the mailbox. I said, “I see you survived the holidays.” She replied that, indeed, she had, but added, “I had no joy.”

We commiserated about the tremendous amount of time and effort it takes to make everyone’s holiday merry and bright. We talked about future holiday plans and the possibility of waving the white flag and surrendering to the holiday stress.

turns with the Toys “R” Us catalog and use a crayon to circle the toys they hoped to find under the tree Christmas morning.

LIFE’S A BEACH BY Then, with said SHELLEY MURPHY catalog in hand, I’d drive to the ends of the Earth to find their coveted items. Without Amazon or the internet, holiday shopping was a competitive sport. Anyone remember the Tickle Me Elmo craze in 1996? I’m still traumatized.

When my boys were middle school and high school students, I’d often add to the hectic holiday calendar and squeeze in a quick trip. After the presents and parties, we’d take off for a weeklong vacation during their school recess.

Nothing says happy holidays like flight delays, lost luggage and traffic jams.

Fast-forward to when my kids were

FROM THE ARCHIVES

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Oatmeal

Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

But I still enjoy our seasonal family celebrations, our festive traditions and the many memories they provide.

Although, the thought of skipping Christmas is tempting—I’d avoid shopping in crowded malls, unpacking dusty boxes from the attic, and spending days decorating the house.

What if Christmas came without packages, boxes or bags?

It’s a thought-provoking question, but I don’t think it’s one I’ll be able to answer.

In the end, the days spent toiling in the kitchen baking yuletide favorites, trimming the tree with weathered decorations, and wrapping gifts with colorful bows are still what I want for Christmas.

For me, the holidays, albeit stressful, are still the most wonderful time of the year.

I’m not ready to wave the white flag … yet.

For more than 20 years, Shelley Murphy and her husband have lived in San Clemente, where she raised her two sons. She’s a freelance writer and has been a contributor to Picket Fence Media since 2006. DP

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Three-month-old Oatmeal is ready to find her purrfect match. A curious and outgoing kitten, Oatmeal spends her days exploring and playing with her siblings. She has a sweet temperament and doesn’t mind a nice cuddle, either. Oatmeal is an all-around good girl and would make a wonderful addition to just about any home.

If you are interested in adopting Oatmeal, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Sudoku medium by Myles Mellor

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Courtesy of the Dana Point Historical Society

This auditorium and surrounding areas were used for sales presentations for prospective buyers, who often traveled from Los Angeles, Long Beach and Hollywoodland. This building is now used by Dan’s music store and StillWater Spirits & Sounds. This photo is available for viewing and purchase at danapointhistorical.org.

Every week, the Dana Point Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to sraymundo@timeslocalmedia.com.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid 9 7 3 4 1 6 2 5 8 that has been subdi8 4 6 5 2 7 1 3 9 2 1 5 3 9 8 7 4 6 vided into nine smaller 7 5 8 6 4 2 9 1 3 grids of 3x3 squares.

1 6 9 8 3 5 4 7 2 4 3 2 9 7 1 6 8 5 To solve the puzzle, 6 9 7 1 5 3 8 2 4 each row, column and 3 8 1 2 6 4 5 9 7 box must contain each 5 2 4 7 8 9 3 6 1 of the numbers 1 to 9.

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness & Prevention by Ethan Furlong

What Red Ribbon Week Means to Me

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ed Ribbon Week, an annual campaign to educate communities on the risks of drug and alcohol use, runs from Oct. 23-31. Students engage through dressup themes, special activities at school, and wear red wristbands to show they choose to live drug-free.

These activities can be fun, but high school students need more education to support healthy decisions. This is a time when many teens begin experimenting with alcohol and drugs, and the impacts can be long-lasting.

A primary objective of Red Ribbon Week should be to educate on the risks of alcohol use. It is the most-abused substance among teens, with 31% of sophomores and 52% of seniors reporting alcohol use within the past year, according to a 2022 Healthy Kids Survey.

It can also be the deadliest. many teens may not realize is that Educating students on the risks the biggest risk factor of marijuaof driving under the influence of na use is age. alcohol and other drugs should Before 25, the majority of canalso be an objective. According to nabinoid receptors (which THC the Children’s Hospital of Philabinds to slow down the brain) are delphia Research Institute, teen concentrated in the white matter. drivers are less likely than adults Frequent marijuana use can to drink and drive, but their crash disrupt the development of white WELLNESS & risk is substantially higher when matter and affect the brain’s PREVENTION BY ETHAN FURLONG they do. ability to grow new connections, Red Ribbon education should causing impairments in learning emphasize that teenagers respond to ability and problem-solving, and it may substances differently than adults do. affect communication, learning, memory, When under the influence of alcohol, teens and emotions. will not notice the effects as quickly as Some San Clemente High seniors shared adults. Combined with an underdeveloped that they would like to learn more about risk-reward system, deadly consequences the harmful impacts of steroids. The rise in can arise. popularity of fitness influencers has led to The second objective should be to supa new idealization of “aesthetics” that are port students’ futures by educating on the sometimes unattainable through hard work long-term impacts of substance abuse. alone.

Although alcohol may be the most While building quick muscle is intrigucommonly abused substance, high school ing, steroid use in teens can lead to stunted students also need more education about growth, acne, damage to organs, high blood other substances. pressure, fertility problems, mood swings, Many teens have heard about how mariaggressive behavior, and depression. juana can lead to schizophrenia and other Miles Silva, an SC High senior who is an psychological disorders. However, what avid gym bro and track athlete, shared that

Community Gathers to Celebrate Dana Hills High 50th Anniversary

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

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tudents, alumni, families and former and current teachers from Dana Hills High’s five decades gathered to celebrate the milestone anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 14, with a pep rally, video time capsule, performances from current students and alumni, food trucks and more.

The event offered community members a chance to reconnect with Dana Hills and reminisce about their time at the high school, DHHS Principal Brad Baker said.

“It was an incredible event,” Baker said.

“We had an amazing turnout. We had alumni from 1973, the original class, all the way up to our current students, so we had a packed gym.”

The anniversary celebration featured a performance from DHHS Class of 2000 alumnus Andrew McMahon, a singer-songwriter. Baker noted that the event was student-driven, with students managing the setup and tech for the performance.

“It was all student-driven,” Baker said.

“We used all our own equipment, which was really unique. We didn’t spend any Dana Point Times October 20 -26 , 2023

Students, alumni, families and former and current teachers from Dana Hills High School gather on campus to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 14, with a pep rally, video time capsule, performances from current students and alumni and more. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

money on doing this. It’s just a testament to our current students that they could pull something like that off. It was really cool.”

The event offered community members an opportunity to experience a pep rally, with the school’s dance and cheer teams performing at the start of the celebration, offering an opportunity for many to reminisce about their high school days.

“They got to experience a little bit of a pep-rally feel at the beginning; it’s been probably 40 years for most of them, but they got to be back in the gym,” Baker said.

“It’s like taking them back in time. Imagine sitting in your high school gym 40 years from now and watching a performance similar to 40 years ago; it would take you back.”

Leading up to the milestone anniversary, alumni began searching for a time capsule that had been buried by the inaugural 1973 high school class.

“Alumni have contacted me ever since the story broke, and I’ve gotten probably 100 tips on where they think it is, where it was or stories about it,” Baker said. “We’ve allowed people to do metal detectors, and we’ve had alumni on campus help us search, but we haven’t been able to find it.”

“It was neat that we had that experience, because during that experience of searching for it, it allowed us to meet new people and have a lot of conversations not only about the time capsule but about their experience at Dana Hills,” Baker continued. “To me, that’s been a bonus, even though we didn’t physically find the time

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he chooses not to use steroids, because they can shorten his lifespan. As a high-achieving athlete, he believes having a long and healthy life should come before athletic performance and that great athleticism is accomplishable without steroids.

The hope is the risks of substance use will deter students from trying. Silva and fellow SCHS seniors Rhys Brown and Jade Torres state that the people they surround themselves with make the biggest difference.

Having students participate in spirit wear and activities keeps the message at the forefront of our minds for the week, but educating teens on how their brains differ from adults and the short- and long-term effects of drugs and alcohol should be an ongoing discussion.

Ethan Furlong is a San Clemente High senior and the Co-President of the Strength in Numbers Club. The club focuses on providing education on substance use and mental health and supporting other students in making healthy decisions. 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@ sanclementetimes.com.

capsule yet.”

The search for the time capsule offered a unique opportunity for alumni to gather on campus ahead of the celebration and share memories from their high school days, Baker said.

“To watch them walk the hallways and just to look in their eyes and just the smiles on their faces have been incredible,” Baker said. “The teachers and staff here have created just wonderful memories for them in the ’70s and ’80s and ’90s.”

As of Monday, Oct. 16, Baker noted that the original time capsule remained undiscovered. However, Baker noted that the video time capsule created by DHHS alumnus and teacher Mark Reid offers a more accessible flash from the past.

“I really wanted to invest in an incredible video that captured our 50 years,” Baker said. “Now that it will be on the internet, we won’t have to dig it up except on our keyboards or whatever is invented at that time. But we believe having it now on the internet or digitally, we’ll be able to find it a lot easier a few years from now.”

Baker noted that he hopes that attendees from the event walked away feeling connected to the community and continue to stay involved with the school.

“I’m very proud of our past and excited for our future,” Baker said. “As we move forward and we create new memories and create new efforts to better not only our community but our students’ lives, I’m excited for that.”

“For us to see and learn from the past is an exciting and important thing to do to improve in the future,” Baker added. DP danapointtimes.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Dana Point to consider the following: APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO DENY MINOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SDP22-0025(M): On September 11, 2023, the Planning Commission denied the request for a Site Development Permit to allow the conversion of attached two-car garage into a 384 square foot one-bedroom Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in association with an existing nonconforming two-story, multi-family dwelling pursuant to Dana Point Zoning Code Section 9.07.210(F) (1)(d). In accordance with Zoning Code Section 9.07.210 (F)(4)(b), an ADU may be contained within an existing garage of a multi-family dwelling. On September 26, 2023, an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the application was filed by the property owner, Travis Mellem.

Project Numbers: Site Development Permit SDP22-0025 Project Location: 33861 Malaga Drive (APN: 682263-17) Applicant/Owner: Travis Mellem/Travis and Cora Mellem Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15303(e) (Class 3 – New Construction or conversion of small structures) since the project consist of converting existing garage space into an ADU. Hearing Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so during such hearing to be conducted at the above address or by writing to the City Council at: 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629, Attention: City Clerk; or via email at comment@danapoint.org. Please reference hearing title and date of hearing in any correspondence. For further information, you may contact the City Clerk at (949) 248-3505.

Any petition for judicial review of a decision of the Dana Point City Council is controlled by the statute of limitations provisions set forth in Sections 2.50.010 and 2.50.020 of the Dana Point Municipal Code and Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Any action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, or void any decision of the Dana Point City Council is controlled by Section 2.50.010 and Section 2.50.020 of the Dana Point Municipal Code. In any such action or proceeding seeking judicial review of, which attacks or seeks to set aside, or void any decision of the Dana Point City Council, shall be limited to those issues raised at the hearing as provided in Chapter 2.50 of the Dana Point Municipal Code. Copies of the procedures for the conduct of City Council public hearings are available from the City Clerk.

SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Date of Sale: 10/26/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (844) 857-8303, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Estates as shown on Exhibit “A-1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 06/17/1988 as 88-288532 as amended) located at 34630 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA, 92624 with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of Orange, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600.00. The claimant, Riviera Beach and Spa Vacation Plan Owners Association, a California nonprofit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. APN: See Schedule “1”.

Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 130344-RVB3-HOA. Schedule “1”: Lien Recording Date and Reference: 06/12/2023; 2023000137456; NOD Recording Date and Reference: 06/19/2023; 2023000145518; Contract No., Owner(s), APN, Sum Due; 16617468, Patricia Robinson and Olivia H. Harris, 898-143-94, $1,629.17; 16617599, Betty A. Behl and Sandra L. Hogan, 898-118-05, $2,950.72; 16617693, Robert D. Reeser, 898-117-22, $2,950.72; 16618187, Iris M. Gilliland, Trustee of the Gilliland Family Trust, Dated March 16, 2000 and Iris M. Gilliland, 898-147-51, $1,629.17; 16619222, Darline L. Kingman-Weigang, Trustee of the Revocable Living Trust of Darline L. Kingman-Weigang Dated July 22, 1991, 898-135-26, $2,727.23; 16619467, Wanda Maye Marscheck, Trustee of the Wanda Maye Marscheck 2000 Trust, Established July 6, 2000, 898-127-66, $2,982.52; 16619539, Charle Dana Calhoun and Justin Arthur Calhoun, 898-136-11, $2,727.23; 16620117, Jose N Saldana, 898-133-68, $3,282.55; 16620122, Margaret M. Dern and Raymond J. Dern, 898-134-77, $2,950.72; 16620455, Carl E. Hobbs and Jocelyn Hobbs, 898-154-62, $1,629.17; 16620878, Cynthia J. Fortino, 898-157-15, $1,647.40; 16620900, Pearl Ainabe and Clement Ainabe, 898-138-23, $2,950.72; 16621018, John M. Miller and Sharon J. Miller, 898-

110-78, $3,174.11; 16621331, Valerie J. Wey, 898157-94, $1,629.17; 16621348, Keith B. Arnold and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Keith B. Arnold, 898-157-84, $1,629.17; 16621558, Jolisa T. Dillard, 898-158-89, $1,705.04; 16621647, Heidi R. Meyer and Bernice M. Meyer, 898-162-22, $1,751.98; 16621648, John L. Weiker and Marilyn Weiker, Trustees Under the John L. and Marilyn Weiker Living Trust Dated March 5, 1976, 898-16230, $1,751.98; 16621662, Jackob S Sabath and Gertrude E. Sabath, Trustees of the Sabath Family Trust Dated November 2, 1997, 898-151-59, $2,375.21; 16621666, George C. Thomason, 898-163-16, $1,746.22; 16622504, James Allred, Trustee of the James Allred 2013 Trust, Dated October 23, 2013, 898-162-23, $1,705.04; 16622584, Gregg C. Zoll and Donetta M. Gunderson, 898-162-51, $1,705.04; 16622701, Maria Lagana Sales and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Maria Lagana Sales and C.J. Konkol and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Alan M. Greci, 898-163-89, $1,705.04; 16622843, Carlton M. Pachot and Cynthia S. Pachot, Trustees of the Pachot Trust Dated November 10, 1993, 898170-21, $1,629.17; 16622867, Martin Martinez, 898166-18, $1,751.98; 16623059, Gracie M. Shannon, 898-169-68, $1,629.17; 16623098, Satish R. Patel and Saroj S. Patel, 898-117-26, $2,950.72; 16623277, Robert E. Smith, Trustee of the Robert E. Smith Revocable Trust Established On September 16, 1998 and Lucy M. Smith, Trustee of the Lucy M. Smith Revocable Trust Established On September 16, 1998, 898-168-49, $1,705.04; 16623383, Tassos S. Pelonis and Sotieria T. Pelonis, 898-168-57, $1,506.26; 16623609, Ferjunand M. Olivar and Dina M. Olivar, 898-167-43, $1,705.04; 16623875, Sellco Commercial Equity Llc, 898-170-01, $1,629.17; 16624410, Rosina L. Hurtado and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Rosina L. Hurtado, 898159-62, $1,751.98; 16624637, Horace Jay Wilson and Sheila J. Wilson, 898-147-87, $1,629.17; 16624666, Ruperto C. Viloria and Priscilla C. Viloria, 898-159-51, $1,705.04; 16624855, Leonel Alfredo Picun and Laura V. Ferrin Picun, 898-156-14, $5,155.59; 16625201, Martin Martinez, 898-161-87, $1,705.04; 16625480, Cheryl Lynn Roe and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Cheryl Lynn Roe, 898-136-96, $2,950.72; 16626024, Robert L. Schwenck and Bernice O. Schwenck, Trustees of the Schwenck Revocable Living Trust, Dated January 22, 1999, 916-125-33, $1,629.17; 16626190, Andres M. Devera and Ruby B. Devera, 916-136-43, $2,727.23; 16626465, Maurice S. Mckenzie and Laurel E. Mckenzie, 916-144-31, $2,950.72; 16626919, Herbert Silva and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Herbert Silva and Robert Silva and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Robert Silva and Cynthia Silva and Roland Silva and Sylvia Silva Perez and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Sylvia Silva Perez, 916-130-41, $2,727.23; 16627022, E. Merlaine Calhoun and Ronald R. Calhoun, 916136-42, $3,975.78; 16627436, Brian J. Harper and Kathleen Harper, 916-136-29, $2,734.34; 16627856, Thomas T. Logan and Dorothea H. Logan, Trustees, Or Their Successor, Under the Thomas T. and Dorothea H. Logan Family Trust Dated May 20, 1996, 916-118-40, $2,727.23; 16628025, Linard Green and Mattie P. Green, 916-134-25, $2,950.72; 16628402, Charles W. Flores and Patricia C. Flores, 916-14334, $3,583.69; 16629294, Daniel G. Hernandez and Joan L. Hernandez, 916-138-91, $1,506.26; 16629576, Theodore Joseph Urbanski, Jr. and Barbara Ann Urbanski, Trustees of the Urbanski Family Trust Dated May 9, 1997, 916-144-72, $1,629.17; 16671574, Timothy C. Van Dusen, 898-117-70, $2,950.72; 16722694, Raymond L. Espinoza and the Unrecorded Interest of the Spouse of Raymond L. Espinoza, 898-164-06, $1,751.98; 17692069, Juan Ramon Rivera and Lysa Ann Streight Rivera, 916137-43, $8,625.26; 17877528, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida Limited Liability Company, 898-136-73, $5,626.51; 17890524, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida Limited Liability Company and Gary F. Carrillo and Kathleen M. Carrillo, As Trustees of the Gary F. Car-

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rillo and Kathleen M. Carrillo Revocable Living Trust Dated March 1, 2002, 916-123-56, $2,872.80; 17890530, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida Limited Liability Company, 898-144-85, $3,797.90; 17943022, Z Land Trust, Llc, A Florida Limited Liability Company, 916-142-12, $5,626.51. Exhibit “A-1”: Contract No., Vacation Plan No., Undivided Interest, Condo Unit No. or NA, Vacation Plan, Season, Frequency; 16617468, E202-E19, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, prime, even year biennial; 16617599, R208-E40, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, high, annual; 16617693, R207-D08, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16618187, O311-D44, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16619222, R400-F27, 1/3366, NA, surfcrest, high, annual; 16619467, R306-E32, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, high, annual; 16619539, R402-F10, 1/3366, NA, surfcrest, prime, annual; 16620117, R320-E22, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16620122, R324-E29, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, high, annual; 16620455, E314-E22, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, prime, even year biennial; 16620878, O406-E-26, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16620900, R406-E18, 1/3366, R406, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16621018, R102-C27, 1/3366, NA, sunset, high, annual; 16621331, E408-E31, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, even year biennial; 16621348, E408-E26, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, even year biennial; 16621558, O102-C18, 1/6732, NA, sunset, prime, odd year biennial; 16621647, E110-C40, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, even year biennial; 16621648, E110-C41, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, even year biennial; 16621662, O302-E19, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, prime, odd year biennial; 16621666, E224-C17, 1/6732, NA, sunset, prime, even year biennial; 16622504, O224-C18, 1/6732ND, NA, sunset, prime, odd year biennial; 16622584, O100-C41, 1/6732ND, NA, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16622701, O222-C22, 1/6732ND, NA, sunset, prime, odd year biennial; 16622843, O404-E30, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16622867, E222-C35, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, even year biennial; 16623059, E313-D01, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, prime, even year biennial; 16623098, R207-D12, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16623277, O112-C51, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16623383, O400-F12, 1/6732, NA, surfcrest, prime, odd year biennial; 16623609, O106-C42, 1/6732, N/A, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16623875, O313-D36, 1/6732, N/A, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16624410, E104-C21, 1/6732, N/A, sunset, prime, even year biennial; 16624637, O315-D47, 1/6732, N/A, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 16624666, O100-C36, 1/6732, N/A, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16624855, E316-E44, 1/6732, N/A, sea breeze, high, even year biennial; 16625201, O224-C45, 1/6732, NA, sunset, high, odd year biennial; 16625480, R403-D44, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, high, annual; 16626024, E216-A33, 1/90, 216, preferred, n/a, even year biennial; 16626190, R327-A43, 1/51, 327, riviera, n/a, annual; 16626465, R335-B31, 1/51, 335, preferred, n/a, annual; 16626919, R221-A41, 1/51, 221, riviera, n/a, annual; 16627022, RVB-A1B-327-HGH-42-B, 1/51, 327, riviera, n/a, annual; 16627436, R327-A29, 1/51, 327, riviera, n/a, annual; 16627856, R109-A40, 1/51, 109, riviera, n/a, annual; 16628025, R325-B25, 1/51, 325, preferred, n/a, annual; 16628402, R334-A34, 1/51, 334, riviera, n/a, annual; 16629294, O329-A31, 1/102, 329, riviera, high, odd year biennial; 16629576, E335-B51, 1/102, 335, preferred, n/a, even year biennial; 16671574, R208-E05, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 16722694, E226-C11, 1/6732, NA, sunset, prime, even year biennial; 17692069, R328-A43, 1/51, 328, riviera, n/a, annual; 17877528, R403-D21, 1/3366, NA, sea breeze, prime, annual; 17890524, E214-A50, 1/90, 214, riviera, n/a, even year biennial; 17890530, O205-D49, 1/6732, NA, sea breeze, high, odd year biennial; 17943022, R333-A12, 1/51, 333, preferred, n/a, annual.

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Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 128534-RVS2-HOA. Schedule “1”: Lien Recording Date and Reference: 06/15/2023; 2023000142028; NOD Recording Date and Reference: 06/21/2023; 2023000147568; Contract No., Owner(s), Sum Due; 16601870, Dyann Judith Gottesfeld Reilly, as trustee of the Dyann Judith Gottesfeld Reilly Family Trust, Dated March 9, 2007, $1,356.03; 16602139, John L. Weiker and Marilyn Weiker, Trustees, and their successors in trust, under the John L. and Marilyn Weiker Living Trust Dated March 5, 1976, $1,674.30; 16602448,

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Dana Hills football returns two kickoffs for scores, holds off fourth-quarter rally from unbeaten Laguna Hills

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

T

he Dana Hills football team preserved an early lead and hung on with several late crucial stops and fortunate moments to topple previously unbeaten Laguna Hills, 21-20, in a league-opening home win on Friday night, Oct. 13 The Hawks’ comeback came up short, as Laguna Hills failed to hit a go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter and couldn’t connect on a deep route for the lead with 17 seconds remaining. With those stops, plus first-half ,special-teams magic, the Dolphins knocked Laguna Hills (7-1, 0-1) from the ranks of the unbeaten and earned their first Pacific Coast League win.

Dana Hills (6-2, 1-0) continues Pacific Coast League play at Portola (4-4, 0-1) on Friday, Oct. 20. Portola dropped its league opener on the road against Northwood, 35-7.

Dana Hills built a 21-10 halftime lead on the strength of two kickoff returns for touchdowns from Noah Kucera and Owen

Walz. Walz amassed 189 all-purpose yards and two scores, including a 56-yard touchdown reception, in the first half.

That 11-point margin proved to be what the Dolphins needed for the win.

Tony Henney, Dana Hills head coach, told his team that Friday was one occasion in which they simply had to find a way to win, especially with the offense sputtering.

“I’ve got to take some ownership of that,” Henney said of the second-half struggles. “… We just found a way to get it done, and that’s what good teams do.”

The Hawks cut the Dolphins’ lead to one point with 7:50 remaining after kicker Luke Whitfield hit a 39-yard field goal.

With that, Laguna Hills took over with all the momentum and a chance to take the lead with 6:15 left.

After picking up one first down, Laguna Hills missed a 46-yard field-goal attempt, but got another chance after a roughing-the-kicker penalty. Three plays later,

Dana Hills junior Owen Walz amassed 269 all-purpose yards, and the Dolphins held off a furious comeback from Laguna Hills and secure a 21-20 home win.

Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

Whitfield’s final field-goal attempt of the night sailed left.

Throughout the game, the Hawks found themselves deep in Dana Hills’ territory, but failed to convert those drives into touchdowns.

Henney said his team’s nonleague battles prepared them well for the moment and that the defense and special teams picked up the mantle.

onship since 2016.

On the girls side, Dana Hills finished third as a team with 133 points, with JSerra capturing another county crown with 46 points.

Dolphins junior Annie Ivarsson led the effort in fourth place, clocking a personal-record time of 16:40. Senior Qunici Lott finished 15th at 17:11, and freshman Marlo Harris earned a 31st-place finish at 18:00.

Senior Cooper Murphy came in 46th at 18:20, and senior Paige Scheer rounded out the scoring in 52nd at 18:42.

For in-game updates, news and more for all the Dana Hills High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports and on Instagram @South_OC_Sports.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY EDGES SAN CLEMENTE FOR COUNTY TITLE While the Dolphins looked to be shooins for the county title with the top two podium positions, the Dana Hills boys cross country team needed to get just enough from its depth runners to hold on to the top team spot and reclaim the Orange County Championship on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Oak Canyon Park.

Dana Hills junior Evan Noonan won his first individual county title, and the Dolphins’ second in three seasons, clocking in at 13:59, and senior Jayden Hernandez finished solidly in second place at 14:06.

While the Dana Hills got another big points performance from senior Garrett Woodruff in sixth place (14:24), league rival San Clemente made a big pack push to threaten the Dolphins’ position.

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“Our quarterback had a little struggle in the second half, but he’s a sophomore, (and) it’s gonna happen,” he said. “What I think is cool is that the team didn’t get down on him. They just said, ‘OK, we just have to play defense better.’ ” Sophomore quarterback Jace Lowe, back as the starter after missing last week’s game, threw interceptions on back-to-back possessions in the third quarter.

Laguna Hills turned the first opportunity into a touchdown off a 2-yard run from running back John Ponce, making the score 21-17. After the second, the Dolphins denied points to the Hawks with a stop on fourth-and-goal.

Dana Hills built its early advantage with as ideal of a start as possible, as wide receiver Noah Kucera ran across the field during the opening kickoff return and evaded tacklers for an 86-yard touchdown.

After Laguna Hills grabbed a 10-7 lead later in the first quarter, Owen Walz put the Dolphins right back ahead, as he took the ensuing kickoff back 85 yards to the house. Walz later caught a flare pass and turned upfield for a 56-yard touchdown that gave the Dolphins their 21-10 halftime lead.

Walz finished the contest with 269 all-purpose yards, rushing for 71 yards on 14 carries. DP

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL OPENS CIF-SS PLAYOFFS

Dana Hills boys cross country won its first Orange County Championship since 2016 with an individual county title from junior Evan Noonan (center). Photo Courtesy of Dana Hills Cross Country.

Triton senior Brett Ephraim led the way in fourth place (14:16), and three San Clemente runners came home in consecutive positions in 11th (Dallin Harrinton, 14:34), 12th (Pierce Clark, 14:34) and 13th (Taj Clark, 14:35) before Dana Hills’ fourth scoring runner crossed the line in 16th (Logan Harris, 14:37).

The San Clemente pack coming in cut Dana Hills’ points lead through four

runners down to 13 points, and with San Clemente getting in its fifth runner ahead of the Dolphins in 17th (Kai Olsen, 14:38), that meant that Dana Hills needed its fifth and final scoring runner to finish 30th or better for the Dolphins to win.

Dana Hills cut it close, but sophomore Oliver Hunter posted a personal-record time of 14:46 to finish in 25th and clinch the Dolphins’ first Orange County ChampiPage 21

Coming off its first league championship since 2017, the Dana Hills girls volleyball team opened the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs at home on Thursday, Oct. 19.

The South Coast League champion Dolphins (18-2) hosted Cypress (6-7) in the first round, but results were not available at press time.

If Dana Hills advanced, the Dolphins would either host Redlands or travel to Buckley of Sherman Oaks in the second round on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Division 3 quarterfinals are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Dana Hills has never played in a CIF-SS girls volleyball championship match. DP

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HOW A SAN CLEMENTE SURFER BROUGHT WAVE-RIDING TO ISRAEL, GAZA In the late 1950s, Dorian ‘Doc’ Paskowitz brought modern surfing to the Middle East and planted the seeds for a burgeoning surf community

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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t’s hard to comprehend the magnitude of the Israel-Hamas war raging into a second week half a world away, but in some ways, it also hits remarkably close to home for our local surf community.

The Israeli and Palestinian surf communities are rich with history and culture, thanks in large part to a San Clemente surfer.

Modern surfing first landed in the region in 1956, when the late Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz arrived with half a dozen surfboards emblazoned with the Star of David on them. Prior to that, local Arab fishermen and later Israeli lifeguards used a wide, flat board called a “Hasake” to ride waves.

While in Israel, Paskowitz met a local lifeguard named Shamai “Topsi” Kanzapolski, who is now considered the father of Israeli surfing. Their initial goal was to build a team of surfers to represent Israel in international competitions.

The early seeds of surf culture in the Middle East were sown, and the region would continue to grow and evolve throughout the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

Jumping ahead a half-century, in 2007, Paskowitz and former Israeli Surfing Association Director Arthur Rashkovan launched the Surfing for Peace project to deliver surfboards to Gaza.

That same year, the Gaza Surf Relief program was started. In 2008, the Gaza Surf Club was founded. A nonprofit organization based in the United States, the organization’s mission is to “serve as an educational and community development resource for Palestinian surfers in the Gaza Strip.” At the time, it was estimated there were about 30 surfers living in Gaza.

In 2016, the film Gaza Surf Club detailed the struggle of trying to live a surf life in one of the most politically contentious regions in the world.

A riveting documentary that speaks to the true power of surfing as a force for good, it caught the attention of the global surf communities and attracted big-name surf stars including Kelly Slater and the Gudauskas brothers for a visit.

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“The occupation prevents anything related to this sport. Surfboards, straps and wax are all prohibited from entering Gaza,” Palestinian surfer Muhammad Abu Ghanem told euronews.com last August. “The wetsuits that protect us from the cold are also prohibited. When they see us surfing, people are surprised, because it is so uncommon in Gaza.”

“We stay at the sea, because it is where we can experience a taste of freedom and happiness,” added Sabah Rajab Abu Ghanem, one of the few female surfers in Gaza.

Now those same surfers are caught in the crossfire in Gaza.

“The Israeli military has ordered all civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate south of Wadi Gaza, which is a river that cuts across the center of Gaza. The population under evacuation includes the majority of Gaza’s citizens and all of the communities where the surfers live,” the Gaza Surf Club said in an Instagram post.

The most recent post from the Gaza Surf Club reports that people have been going back into Gaza City to try to find food and water.

“People have fled south, but there are

GROM OF THE WEEK

ELI SOBEL

BY JAKE HOWARD

W

ith an El Niño winter on tap and some really fun surf over the past week, Eli Sobel, a charging 11-year-old from San Clemente, is fired up to chase waves and get after it.

To get ready for all the good times to come, Eli spent three weeks this summer in Bali, surfing and training.

With a clean, cool style and plenty of comfort in waves of consequence, the talented regular-footer thrived in the idyllic Indo conditions.

He’s also spent some time up at the Surf Ranch in Lemoore, where he’s been able to fine-tune his technique

Families that surf together, stay together. The Paskowitz family is all smiles at San Onofre, back in the day (Doc Paskowitz bottom right) Photo: Paskowitz Family

no extra supplies waiting for them there,” the surf club reported. “Tap water is not safe to drink in Gaza, so people have to buy it from distributors, which are not operating right now. Families have run out of food and water.”

This is an endlessly complex situation with heartbreaking consequences.

Wherever you land on the political or religious side of the conversation, there are a lot of innocent people suffering, including a small but tight-knit surf community.

“God would surf with the devil if the waves were good enough,” Paskowitz used to joke.

He’d then quickly add, “God loves happy people.”

Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for several publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League.

He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. DP

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 65-67 Degrees F Water Visibility: San Clemente: 4-6’ Catalina: 15-20’ Outlook: Widespread chest to head high surf, (4-5’), on Friday as the swell blend peaks. Slow fading but still fun waves over the weekend as the swells gradually ease, putting most spots in waist to chest high surf, (3-4’), by Sunday. Bumpier conditions for Friday and Saturday, with light+ NW winds in the early mornings rising to moderate+ levels by the afternoons. The onshores back down a little for Sunday.

and get comfortable in the barrel.

And when it’s time to throw on a jersey and get down to business, Eli’s a rising star among the NSSA ranks.

Working with Dana Point-based surf coach Lucas Taub, Eli finished a very respectable third in the Mini Grom Division at a recent NSSA competition at his local Salt Creek.

When not out in the water, Eli can likely be found playing soccer or lacrosse, or ripping face-melting solos on his guitar, skating a local spot or training in jiu-jitsu. The sky’s the limit for this young grom of many talents. DP If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.

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