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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 42

Help for the Haunted Ghost hunter and medium shares tales of helping homeowners and the spirits that haunt them E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 5

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Local ghost hunter and medium Kathryn Wilson offers help for homeowners experiencing paranormal activity and the spirits causing it. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Campaign Finance Reports Filed by City Council Candidates

Water District Candidates Weigh in on Supply, Rates

Infinity Surfboards’ Dave Boehne Wins SUP Award

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

CITY AND BUSINESS CALENDAR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Bulky Item Disposal and Recycling Event 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The city is teaming up with waste hauler CR&R to host bulky item cleanup day. Large appliances, business machines, green waste and other large items will be accepted for free. Fluorescent light tubes and household batteries will also be collected. Goodwill Industries will be on hand to accept donated items. Hazardous waste such as paint, motor oil and fertilizers will not be accepted. Collection locations will

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be at Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern and Palisades Elementary, 26462 Via Sacramento. For more information call 949.248.3571 or log on to www.danapoint.org.

Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573.5033 or 1.951.271.0669. www.danapoint.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Halloween Spooktacular & Moonlight Movie 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The city hosts a free night of Halloween fun including cupcake decorating, pumpkin carving/decorating contest for kids 3-10, costume parade and a 6:15 p.m. screening of the movie “Monster House” rated PG. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

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What’s Up With...

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…Campaign Expenditures?

THE LATEST: Finance reports filed by City Council candidates show a variety of approaches to the campaign and reveal candidates’ supporters.

The reports, which list contributions received and expenditures made by each candidate through September 30, show J. Scott Schoeffel and Norm Denton have raised significantly more than candidates Ed Stevenson and Carlos N. Olvera.

The Friends of Scott Schoeffel for City Council campaign shows contributions of $41,369 toward his reelection. Most of this financial support, $31,500, comes from loans made by the incumbent to his own campaign.

Schoeffel’s expenditures total $12,598.

Some of the larger donations to Schoeffel’s campaign came in the form of a $640 donation from Core Laboratories geologist David Demshur; $670 from the California Real Estate Political Action Committee; $500 each from Halister Brice, Greatland DP and Barbara Wagner. Schoeffel also received a $320 contribution from Councilwoman Lisa Bartlett as owner of Blue Water Realty & Investment.

Denton has so far accepted donations totaling $20,222. Of that, $6,100 was loaned

by Denton to his own campaign.

Denton’s expenditures total $12,622.26.

Top donations to Denton include $670 each from real estate investor Ron Presta, executive services manager Allyson Presta and realtor Russel Fluter. Denton also received $640 each from David Demshur and May Belsby, $600 from Kevin Darnell and $500 each from Hal Brice, Kenneth Wagner Jr., Barry Tsai. Lisa Bartlett also donated $320 to this campaign.

Olvera reported total contributions of $6,998 including a loan by him to his campaign in the amount of $1,300.

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Olvera’s expenditures are listed at $2,869.

Olvera’s largest donations were received from Kirkman Lindahl, California Real Estate PAC, Don Flora and 73rd District State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, who each gave $670.

Stevenson filed a form declaring he would neither spend, nor raise more than $1,000 on his campaign and therefore did not list contributions or expenditures.

WHAT’S NEXT: The next round of campaign statements are due October 25.

FIND OUT MORE: Campaign documents are public record and are available for viewing at City Hall. For more information, log on to the city website at www.danapoint.org and search “Elections.” —Andrea Swayne

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…SONGS Siren Testing?

THE LATEST: Sirens will be heard in Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Camp Pendleton as well as the South Orange County State Parks on October 24 from 10 a.m. to noon as Southern California Edison tests the Community Alert Siren System.

The Community Alert Siren System is a network of sirens placed within the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station’s Emergency Planning Zone to notify the public in the event of an emergency at the plant.

Sirens are also located in unincorporated areas of south Orange County to cover a 10-mile radius of SONGS. Testing of the public address system may also be heard in some areas. The PA system allows officials to provide specific spoken instructions in the event of an emergency.

WHAT’S NEXT: Sirens will be activated several times emitting a long, steady siren sound of approximately three minutes each time.

Officials suggest residents make note of this test as a reminder to avoid being alarmed by the sirens and ask that the public not dial 9-1-1 in response to the noise.

FIND OUT MORE: More information can be found online at www.danapoint.org and www.songscommunity.com. —AS

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…Voter Registration?

THE LATEST: The Orange County Registrar issued a reminder to voters that the deadline to register to vote in the November 6 election is midnight October 22.

In an effort to give any last minute citizens an opportunity to vote, the registrar’s office, at 1300 South Grand Avenue in Santa Ana, will be open until midnight and will also be offering drive-thru services for all voters--including ballot drop-off, voter registration, voting and general assistance, the announcement says.

WHAT’S NEXT: Voters may use the new online voter registration system until midnight October 22.

The online system verifies voter data via the Department of Motor Vehicles’ database by matching each applicant’s driver’s license or state-issued identification card number, birth date and the last four digits of their Social Security number.

If everything checks out, the system will use the DMV’s electronic image of the applicant’s signature to complete the voter registration.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.ocvote.com.

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…$1 Million Median Project?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday Page 3

awarded a $995,000 contract to Gass Construction Company, Inc. for Phase III of the previously approved Pacific Coast Highway Median project.

Phase III covers highway median construction on the stretch of PCH that runs between Blue Lantern and Selva Road.

WHAT’S NEXT: The final project cost is expected to top out at nearly $1.14 million, with the addition of contingency funds and surveying costs factored in.

About half a million dollars will come from grant funding, according to a report

by Public Works Director Brad Fowler.

The report also notes that about $250,000 worth of savings from Phase II can be used for Phase III. The city will also allocate $459,000 of Capital Improvement Fund to the project.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com. —AS

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…City Budget?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 proposed budget adjustments.

Councilman Bill Brough cast the lone “no” vote because, he said, he does not agree with the staff recommendation to carry over $44,000 for use on an environmental public awareness campaign for the city’s polystyrene foam and single-use plastic bag bans.

WHAT’S NEXT: The vote amends the General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund budgets by authorizing the carry-over and re-appropriation of encumbered and unencumbered Fiscal Year 2011-2012 funds to Fiscal year 2012-2013.

FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for the full agenda report.

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Help for the Haunted Ghost hunter and medium shares tales of helping homeowners, spirits that haunt them

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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ith Halloween approaching we set out to find spooky tales of haunted places in the area and found an experienced ghost hunter in our midst.

She shared her story of how she became a helper for both homeowners experiencing paranormal phenomena and the lingering spirits responsible for the hauntings.

For as far back as Capistrano Beach resident Kathryn Wilson can remember, her life has been full of psychic events, explained away as coincidence or imagination until finally finding her calling as ghost hunter and medium nine years ago.

“I remember psychic things happening to me and my family since I was a little girl. Dreams would come true. I would have very strong intuitive feelings that would also come true,” said Wilson. “My mother and grandmother were also psychic. I recall a few times when my mom would wake up in the middle of the night and insist on praying for someone. Then, later we’d find out that person had been hurt or passed away.”

Praying was a big part of Wilson’s life as a child and it remains so today. Having grown up Catholic, the family was nevertheless prone to open discussion about psychics and the paranormal.

“I always wondered about ghost encounters. Wondered if some of the strange things that I had experienced actually were interactions with spirits,” said Wilson.

She shared a story of visiting a family cabin in the mountains with her husband and extended family when her first son was still a baby.

“We had been to the cabin many times and my sister and I always slept upstairs.

It was strange but whoever slept downstairs would always report being a little freaked out. One time, my sister and I decided to stay downstairs with my baby in a room with two twin beds with a port-acrib at the foot of one of them. That night I was in the room rocking the baby to sleep when all of a sudden I felt someone gently squeeze my arm near the elbow.

It didn’t freak me out because it almost felt reassuring somehow. I dismissed it as imagination, put the baby down and left the room. I didn’t tell anyone about what I felt,” Wilson said.

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Ghost hunter Kathryn Wilson took this photo of an apparition she said she encountered on a past paranormal investigation.

frightened look on her face and asking, “Did you see it? Did you see the ghost?”

“My sister told me she woke up in the middle of the night and saw a dull glowing green figure of a man she described as ‘minuteman looking’ with a tri-cornered hat and carrying a musket. The figure, she said, was standing between the beds near the crib and appeared to be guarding us. My sister said she tried to go back to sleep thinking she was dreaming but opened her eyes several times before morning and saw him still standing there. From the way she described him, the squeeze on my arm suddenly made sense. I had stuff like this happen to me for years and I always wondered if there was more to it.”

But, it wasn’t until nearly a decade ago, when Wilson’s two, now grown boys had reached their double-digit birthdays that she decided to pursue further knowledge and training on the subject.

She began attending lectures on paranormal investigations during the day and joining ghost hunting groups at night.

In 2006 Wilson joined the California Ghost Hunters, one of the only groups of its kind at the time.

“There are tons of groups now. Ghost hunting has become very popular, largely due to the number of TV shows on the subject,” Wilson said, acknowledging that some of what is depicted on television is true but much that they show is not considered good practice in her field.

“I realize that yelling at and taunting ghosts makes for good TV but think about it; you could be screaming at and disrespecting a spirit who was somebody’s grandma. It’s just plain rude.”

Shortly after beginning her studies, Wilson met a demonologist from LA who

studies ancient religions and languages and researches procedures used throughout history to get rid of different types of paranormal entities. The two began working together to form a team to help those who feel they are being plagued with paranormal activity in their homes or businesses.

Since then Wilson has investigated over 200 cases, most have been referrals from other teams and usually in private residences where people report things in their homes moving, hearing voices, seeing apparitions or having children or pets frightened by unseen forces. Special priority is given to cases where children are frightened, she said.

“Many other teams only do scientific research-based investigations. They set out to gather evidence via the recording of electronic voice phenomena or EVPS, detecting electromagnetic fields or EMFs or capturing video evidence, but they don’t try to help the client get rid of whatever is going on. That’s where we come in,” she said.

Wilson was trained in using the most current investigative equipment as well as the more philosophical study of physics regarding the never ending nature of energy. She most often uses only her senses and a digital recorder.

“In the group I act mainly as a medium, to tell if a spirit is present, who they were, how they died, what they want and whether they are a human or nonhuman spirit. I go in and act as sort of a therapist, almost counseling and praying for ‘stuck’ spirits who are either too confused to cross over, don’t know how or are procrastinating leaving this world for whatever reason.”

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of them.

“I don’t like to say that I can cross people over, I think that is for God to do, but I feel like what I do, including praying for them, helps spirits become able to do it,” said Wilson. “I feel like this is my calling and I want to help.”

Wilson said human spirits can be attached to a person, place or thing and when they die they can become stuck, unable to cross over for some reason but unaware of why. She feels that perhaps those who died suddenly may be confused or others may be putting it off due to a feeling of unfinished business or in fearing judgment.

Wilson has some simple advice for those who think they may have paranormal activity going on inside their home.

She advises homeowners, renters or anyone living or working in such a building to never undertake ghost hunting on their own, as primary residents possess the authority to either invite or disinvite entities into or away from the premises.

Wilson’s team and others have also discovered that spirits don’t like black lights, so for some, she says, sleeping with a black light on will keep spirits at bay.

Burning frankincense and myrrh, substances used widely in religious ceremonies for centuries, also seems to have the effect of calming spirit energy. The blessing of homes is also a common tactic.

Wilson also warns against drinking alcohol, or taking depressant drugs while in the presence of paranormal activity, even Benadryl, as these substances lower the body’s energetic defenses against spirits who would attempt to enter a living being.

“Any form of do-it-yourself spirit communication such as dowsing rods, Ouija boards, etc. can be an open invitation,” she said. “You might use a Ouija board 50 times and nothing happens, then on the 51st time all of a sudden you have chairs moving around the house.”

Wilson said she and her team have also investigated many reports of activity in bathrooms, both public and private. “We don’t really know why but we think it may have something to do with water and its ability to conduct energy,” she said.

Wilson also warns about unscrupulous groups who charge hundreds, even thousands of dollars for their services.

“Our team and other good reputable teams never charge for cases,” Wilson said. “It’s like if we put a monetary value on it, our hearts wouldn’t be in the right place. Our intent wouldn’t be pure.”

On hauntings in the San Clemente and Dana Point area, Wilson said she can’t talk about the confidential findings in most private homes but did offer a comment about one local residence.

“A former owner of the Doheny house in Capo Beach asked for my help and I can tell you there is definitely paranormal activity there,” Wilson said.

Wilson said that she has had requests to investigate Mission San Juan Capistrano (Cont. on page 6) www.danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP (Cont. from page 4) and the Casa Romantica in San Clemente by people who have had experiences there. She would love to investigate these claims, but officials at both won’t allow it.

She has, however, been allowed to search one mission, La Purisima near Solvang, Calif. and found much activity there.

When asked how she handles naysayers and those who would say the living have no place messing with the paranormal world, Wilson said she has yet to have that happen.

“I’m sure there are many who feel that way but nobody has ever given me a hard time about it. And, it wouldn’t bother me if they did. I know my heart’s in the right place,” she said. “What usually happens is that people who I would never think would be believers end up telling me a story of an experience they’ve had.”

Wilson is set to embark on a few ghost hunting trips in the near future that will take her beyond South County to investigate places with strong reputations for being haunted.

From November 16 to 18 she will travel to the second annual Preston Castle Paracon 2102—see www.prestonparacon.com-an event featuring a lineup of renowned speakers in the paranormal field.

Preston Castle, in Ione, Calif. is a place that she has investigated before and the site of one of her most memorable apparition sightings.

The castle was built between 1890 and 1894 and was the home of the Preston School of Industry, a correctional institute for boys, between 1894 and 1960.

Wilson said she once saw an unusual apparition at the castle, one that manifest-

Ghost hunter Kathryn Wilson is seen here during a nighttime walk around historic sites in Dana Point including stops along the bluff top trail, hide drogher statue, Dana Point Inn arch ruins and here at the Blue Lantern gazebo. Photo by Andrea Swayne

ed itself as a shadow figure with a glowing head that appeared to be walking down a hallway.

“Ghosts appear in many different ways, from moving energy similar to heat waves you see on roads during high temperatures, ‘snow’ on a TV screen or a shadow figure, to 100 percent opaque, 100 percent translucent, green or yellow with a low glow or even in sepia tone,” Wilson said.

“I don’t’ know if it has anything to do with how the person who sees them perceives them or how well they have been able to manifest.”

A member of another team described the same sighting to one of Wilson’s team members who then told her about it.

“I didn’t know the guy from the other

team and I had not spoken to my team member about what I saw,” Wilson said. “I had never heard of this type of combination manifestation before, but having someone else see the same thing led me to add a new type of apparition to the list of known possibilities.”

Preston Castle also hosts overnight ghost tours and will be holding its annual Halloween Haunt, October 19, 20, 26 and 27 and can be found online at wwww.prestoncastle. com.

In March, Wilson is traveling to Phenomenology 105, an event in Gettysburg, Pa., March 21 to 24, to do readings as one of a featured group of specialists in the field.

Wilson reports that despite the spooky nature of what she does, she has never been

terrified during a ghost hunt.

“I’ve never been terribly frightened but there have been times when I’ve picked up on some very negative energy and felt almost like I couldn’t breathe. It is uncomfortable but never terrifying,” said Wilson.

“I have figured out that if I force energy outward from my core I can still receive information but I don’t end up crying or angry by taking in spirit emotions. Plus I have religious medals I wear as well for protection, just in case. My St. Benedict’s medal, blessed by the Benedictine monks and used in exorcisms, is said to protect against negative spirit energy.”

Those in need of help with unusual happenings in a house or businesses can contact Wilson via email at kathrynwwilson@cox.net.

“I do private readings as well, for a donation only. Folks can pay anything they want,” Wilson said. “I often help people connect with a loved one who has crossed over or use my skills as an empath to give advice. Usually the questions are about the two biggies—love or money.”

Wilson’s group and others in the area will also host small groups of people interested in learning the ins and outs of ghost hunting.

“It’s very important for we who have been doing this for a while, to teach people the right way to do it.”

Wilson can also be heard live Thursdays at 8 p.m. on her internet radio show “Spooky Kathy” at www.liveparanormal. com. Archived shows can be found on iTunes, Blog Talk Radio and History FM. Wilson also has a website in development, www.spookykathy.com that is set to launch next week. DP

News Next Door What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano SAN CLEMENTE

City Council Approves Funding for Courtney’s SandCastle A nearly 11-year dream may soon become reality. The San Clemente City Council Tuesday approved $110,000 in matching funds to coincide with a final push to complete Phase 2 of Courtney’s SandCastle, the universal access play area at Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

Phase 2 includes a sensory garden, that would help stimulate the senses of those utilizing it. A number of parents addressed the council and stressed the importance of the sensory garden to children diagnosed with autism.

The playground’s namesake, Courtney Smith, told the council that the sensory garden “benefits so many more children,” especially those who would have difficulty utilizing the current playground.

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“We’re asking, one final time, to complete this project,” Smith told the council.

Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department Director Sharon Heider noted that a number of features from the original proposal for Phase 2 had been removed in order to assure that it would be more affordable, while remaining true to the original vision.

The foundation had originally proposed the council allocate $100,000, with the foundation responsible for the remaining $120,000 in fundraising for Phase 2 over the course of the year. Councilman Tim Brown suggested making it a dollar-for-dollar matching donation from the city, which he hoped would help spur donations. The motion and the new plans for Phase 2 were unanimously approved by the council.

“I’m ecstatic, I can’t even express how important this is,” said Mina Santoro, chair of the Courtney’s SandCastle Charitable Foundation. “We’ve been working at this for almost 11 years, it’s just exciting to be able to build this.”—Jim Shilander

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

No Party Endorsements for City Council Candidates None of the four Republican candidates for San Juan Capistrano City Council who actively sought their party’s support will receive an endorsement, the Orange County GOP Central Committee decided Monday, October 15.

The committee voted unanimously not to endorse either team of candidates: Incumbent Councilman Sam Allevato and Planning Commissioner Ginny Kerr and former mayor Roy Byrnes and Kim McCarthy.

In September, Allevato and Kerr went before the Endorsements Committee to seek their support but were met with criticism by residents and Capistrano Common Sense members who were also in attendance, according to the conservative political blog OC Political.

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Later that month, the Central Committee discussed Allevato’s endorsement. State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey and Anaheim City Councilwoman Lucille Kring voiced their support for Allevato, but the committee moved to push Allevato’s endorsement back to the Endorsement Committee in October.

Neither Allevato nor Kerr attended the Endorsement Committee’s October 1 meeting. Instead, Byrnes and McCarthy were recommended for endorsement by a 2-1-1 vote, despite a heated dispute between McCarthy and Committee Member Mary Young.

Young, who also serves as second vice chairman on the Central Committee, made the initial motion Monday not to endorse any San Juan Capistrano City Council candidate.

According to Allevato, he and Kerr were not at the October 1 meeting because Central Committee Chairman Mark Bucher gave them the wrong date. —Brian Park www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter SPONSORED BY

Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COM P ILED BY K EVIN DA H LG RE N All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

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confronted him. The woman later called police back to inform them both parties had exchanged information and assistance was no longer needed.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Los Cabos, 0 Block (9:47 a.m.) A woman called police after receiving a pre-recorded message from an unknown number stating that a restraining order had been filed against her. The woman wanted to know if the call was a real notification, or a prank call.

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Thursday, August 11

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (9:47 p.m.) A woman called police after two juvenile males attempted to kick down her front door. The caller told police she is a flight attendant and the two may have thought she wasn’t home. The boys were described between the ages of 15 and 18, one wearing a baseball cap and the other wearing a white shirt. She informed police that the juveniles ran, got into a black sports utility vehicle and then drove away.

DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER Del Obispo Street, 34200 Block (4:29 p.m.)

Restaurant employees contacted police after a patron refused to pay for his meal.

The man, who was described as 18 years old with brown hair and wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, was still inside the restaurant at the time of the call.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Camino Capistrano, 34100 Block (10:57 a.m.) City workers were notified of a large tree branch that had fallen onto several cars and was blocking lanes of traffic.

The owners of the vehicles damaged by the tree were contacted and city workers cleared the branch from traffic.

Wednesday, August 10 HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR Malaga Drive/La Cresta Drive (7:42 p.m.)

A woman called police after her car was hit by a man driving a white pick-up truck with Arizona plates. The woman followed the truck to a parking lot where she Dana Point Times October 19-25, 2012

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Golden Lantern/Dana Point Harbor Drive (1:39 p.m.) Animal control was called after a man saw a dark gray Lexus with all the windows rolled up, parked for over an hour with a large dog inside. The caller was worried the dog may be overheating.

Police received a second call shortly after reporting that the owner of the car had returned to the car and drove away.

GENERAL BROADCAST Selva Road, 24000 Block (12:27 a.m.)

Police received a drunken driving report after a taxi driver dropped a man off at his car. The man exited the taxi without paying the fare then got into his car and drove away. According to the taxi driver, the man was showing signs of being intoxicated.

The man was driving a white Honda Civic registered to a Dana Point resident.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Golden Lantern, 32500 Block (10:37 p.m.)

Yogurtland employees called police after a man asking customers for money refused to leave the property. Upon overhearing employees talking to police, the man agreed to leave and stay away from the store.

NEWS BITES

Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Animal Rescue

DRUNK IN CAR Trinidad Drive/Antilles Way (10:30 p.m.)

Dana Point Police received a report of a drunken male sleeping in the driver’s seat of his car. The caller had said the man “took 10 minutes to get into the truck” and believed he may have passed out inside the vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Golden Lantern/Stonehill Drive (5:11 p.m.) A patrol check was requested to locate three teenage males in dark clothing who were seen standing in lanes of traffic causing cars to swerve to avoid hitting them.

Dana Point Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Robin Gray

u Pet Project Foundation, a major financial and volunteer supporter of the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter, presents the 4th Annual “Throwing the Dogs a Bone” Golf Tournament on Monday, November 19 at Talega Golf Club. Tournament play begins at 11 a.m., which includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, a box lunch and drink tickets.

The format is four-man scramble, best ball, and there will also be prizes for the longest drive, closest to the pin and for the lowest and highest team score. This fundraising event benefits Pet Project Foundation, as well as Beagles and Buddies and The Ark of San Juan. There is a $125 cost to participate and spots must be purchased in advance.

For more information, call Steve Beveridge at 949.378.6428 or email steve@newworldtraffic.com.

Chamber’s Board Chairman Receives Rotary Club Award

Monday, August 8 DISTURBANCE Camino Mira Costa/Camino Capistrano (11:59 p.m.) Several juveniles were reported throwing water balloons filled with Jell-O at cars from behind a wall.

Russell Kerr is presented the Rotary District 5320 Leadership Excellence Award. Pictured (L to R) are members Alan Wickstrom, Nan Eide, Pete Hammer, Jeannie Hankins, Terry Rifkin, John Coffman, Russell Kerr, Jorge Luhan, Al Soley, Marsha Prentice, Margarita Martin, Nancy Baumann and Rod Eide.

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DRUNK DRIVING Pacific Coast Highway/Blue Lantern (2:35 p.m.) Police were called after witnesses saw a man driving a silver Nissan Altima run several red lights on Pacific Coast Highway. The man was described as having a beard and was wearing yellow cut-off shorts and a brown shirt.

u Dana Point business owner Russell Kerr recently received the Rotary Club District 5320 Leadership Excellence Award. Kerr, a financial advisor and owner of Edward Jones, located at 3 Monarch Bay Plaza in Dana Point, has been a member of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club since 2002, including a one-year stint as its president.

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Kerr is currently serving his second term as chairman of the board for the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. Kerr received the award on Friday, October 12 at the Rotary District’s 9th annual ceremony, which took place at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange.

The award is given to members who embody the Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.” The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday, at 7 a.m., at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point.

Dana Point Orchestra Kicks Off Season with Special Event u The Dana Point Symphony Orchestra will kick off its second season, “Dana Point Symphony Destiny 2013,” with a special event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross and Ellendea Teasley on Saturday, November 3 at 6 p.m. The event provides guests with a chance to learn about the orchestra’s upcoming season and will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a musical performance.

The cost is $40 and donations will also be accepted to sponsor music programs. The address will be provided upon RSVP, which can be made by contacting Executive and Artistic Director Berenika Schmitz at berenika@danapointsymphony.com.

Some of the highlights of the 2013 season include: February 8, opening night with the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto performed by American violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn on the “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius of 1720; an “Opera and the Ocean” concert in collaboration with the Festival of Whales; and in April, the orchestra will collaborate with John Elg and his choir from Mission Viejo for a performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. For a full schedule, see www. danapointsymphony.com.

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Forward a picture along, too! We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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Water District Candidates Discuss Supply, Rates South Coast Water District Board candidates weigh in on securing water supply, managing costs

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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his week’s continuing election coverage focuses on the six candidates seeking election to three open seats on the South Coast Water District Board of Directors.

As in other local races, the candidates were asked a series of questions aimed at providing voters with food for thought as Election Day nears and decisions must be made.

Their answers to the following question as follows, are presented in random order: How would you propose balancing the need to secure reliable water sources for the future with keeping water rates in check for your constituents?

RICK ERKENEFF The cost effective development of local water sources is a top priority that our area needs.

The desalination plant is a viable project that will benefit South Orange County for the long term.

However, if and when this project comes into being fully operational it is still imperative that we as a region educate and encourage our consumers that conservation must happen first.

This should start with each of us being critical of our home use, then focusing on our community associations, local businesses and most importantly urging our cities to lead our citizens by example.

The fact that our cities continue to plant water-thirsty, non-native drought sensitive plants in areas like center street medians is one over-use that should be discouraged and phased out.

A simple supply and demand exercise will show that the ratio of cost to availability is a direct reflection of use, overuse and supply. We, as a region, currently import too much of our water and use too much of it in non-essential ways.

JOEL BISHOP We’ve all heard the mantra that Dana Point is at the end of the water pipe in California and that the availability of water from the Colorado River and Northern California is always diminishing.

We know that the threat of an earthquake or a broken supply line could devastate our ability to remain a viable community in this desert we call home.

The need for local water supplies is acute. It’s not an option. Water is what spawned migration throughout history and it is water that allows us to flourish today.

Dependable, sustainable local waters are imperative.

Modern technology has allowed us to drill more precise wells than ever before. Regional watershed management provides a way to use groundwater effectively, in a cost effective manner, while not depleting the source. Additionally, a local desalination plant can provide a limitless supply of water for South County. South Coast has an opportunity Dana Point Times October 19-25, 2012

to be part of a local desalination plant with several other water districts. By locating the plant at the District’s San Juan Creek property—which is vastly underutilized— South Coast could acquire a reliable local water source at a reasonable cost.

DICK DIETMEIER Securing reliable water sources is a continuing part of every water agency’s mission.

We have recently returned to harvesting local ground water.

First let us ensure the cost is not the only consideration, given continuing population growth.

We should comment that man does not have control of the weather. The arrival of rain in the necessary receiving locations appears to be changing. The delivery structures which man puts in place need to be maintained, and frequently, man has not performed required maintenance.

Locally, we are testing the relationships between cost and demand to determine whether a relationship really exists. It is apparent that for about 78 percent of our customers there is some relationship.

The human family is not the sole user of water. Other users include agriculture, livestock, wild animals and industry. All take a part of the available supply.

The planning process related to conservation needs considerable refinement. Fluctuations in methodology generate confusion in this process. Better communication of changing weather patterns is needed.

Public-private partnerships can move capital costs away from public participation. Today, water is currently cheap in comparison with other commodities. But, that may not always be the case.

WAYNE RAYFIELD We, the water district customers, will be responsible for funding the capital costs of ocean desalination, expanded ground water recovery and other new water sources.

The best way to fund these costs without impacting rates is to use grant dollars. Every grant dollar the district receives will reduce the cost burden on customers by $1.

I have been a proponent of an aggressive grant program since I first joined the board. The district now has almost 30 grant applications underway and recently had some success. This is a long-term activity requiring relationship building and constant attention to new grant opportunities.

Secondly, we should seek very long term financing so that the full cost burden of new projects does not fall solely on today’s customers but is shared by generations of future customers who will also benefit from today’s investments in the creation of new water sources. Financing periods of 50 or more years should be sought, as long as the funding terms are not cost prohibitive.

Thirdly, we can consider the use of district reserve funds to offset some expenses, but we must remain prudent and solvent.

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Finally, we must continue to operate the district as cost effectively as possible.

GARY “WATER WATCH DOG” LANGDALE My approach would be, as always; let’s look at the numbers.

What does this do to my ratepayers? Let’s see the financial analyses to “balance” the future needs with today’s costs.

I’m always focusing on current rates and attempting to quantify the amounts and determine the best solutions for my constituents.

Additional water sources, such as desalination and groundwater are typically cost prohibitive, but additional sources are absolutely needed in order to keep pace with population growth. California’s population at present, however, is not growing as it once was.

Another indirect “additional source” would be water conservation. I’d point out that my community summer place has become the “poster child” for water conservation in the South Coast Water District. The district has an excess of reclaimed water and areas within the district could be opened up for its use.

SCWD is a “retail” agency delivering water and collecting waste water. There are other agencies that play a more significant role in identifying and obtaining additional water sources, such as MWDOC and MET. We should cooperate with these agencies but we don’t have the capital resources to do the job alone. Our groundwater plant cost nearly triple what we estimated.

RICHARD GARDNER Providing secure water supplies at an affordable cost is the No. 1 priority of a water director.

Water reliability increases must include water use efficiency. We must use both high technology and behavioral changes to improve water use efficiency. Water users can install smart irrigation controllers that water only when the plants need it. Smart homes will be designed to capture rain water and even use grey water in ultra-low-flow toilets.

Water conservation provides the most cost effective water. Since about 60 percent of our water is used outdoors, changing to drought-tolerant California native plants will go a long way toward saving water.

New local water sources can be realized by maximizing our use of groundwater and storm water. Providing additional recharge basins will enhance our wetlands and natural habitat for wildlife.

We should expand our use of recycled water and consider using it for recharging our basin. Expanding our uses of recycled water will reduce the discharges to the ocean and reverse osmosis treatment of brackish groundwater uses less energy than ocean desalination.

Finally, we will need an allocation based rate structure so each ratepayer will receive the minimum water needed for an affordable cost. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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HARBORING THE GOOD LIFE: By Linda Homscheid, Communications Officer, South Coast Water District and Lisa Zawaski, Senior Water Quality Engineer, City of Dana Point

When it Rains it Pours

Using water wisely and preventing pollution is always in season

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n our region, the rainy season “officially” begins in November. Some weather experts anticipate an El Niño condition this year, which would mean a wetter winter in our area. Others have said, “It’s anyone’s guess.”

Meanwhile, more than half of the nation has been plagued by drought this year, and all of California has suffered under oppressive heat this summer, worsening drought conditions here.

In Dana Point, we live in a desert—hard as that is to believe, being so close to the ocean. Approximately 75 percent of the water we need comes from the Colorado River and Northern California. So, when it does rain in our area, it doesn’t add a drop to the major sources of our water supply hundreds of miles away. In fact, these areas have their own problems—drought, population growth, pumping restrictions, etc.

When we are hit with rain, as we were a couple of weeks ago, you would think that a significant amount would add to our groundwater supply or reservoir levels.

However, that is not the case.

POUNDING, NOT PENETRATING Many

times, our rain comes down fast and furious, dropping a lot of water in a relatively short period of time. There is just so much rain that can percolate into our local San Juan Groundwater Basin, where we get about 15 percent of our water supply. This natural aquifer has a limited water storage capacity. When that capacity is reached, the rest of the rain water runs off into the ocean.

POURING, NOT STORING Our man-made reservoirs are covered for public health and safety reasons, so rainfall does not enter. Moreover, we keep our reservoirs near capacity to meet daily needs and to be prepared for fires and emergencies.

In short, when it’s raining, you can’t save what you can’t store.

Rain doesn’t wash away the need to use water wisely. Local rainfall reduces the need for outdoor watering, which in turn helps stretch our water supply. We can all take advantage of this “free” source of water by being conscientious, adjusting our sprinklers, and “tapping into” the free water provided by Mother Nature.

Generally your landscaping will need less water in cooler and cloudier weather condi-

tions during the rainy season. However, outdoor watering will only decrease if we employ common-sense water use practices.

• Turn off your sprinkler system before it rains.

• Install rain sensors or weather-based controllers that will automatically shut off your sprinkler system when it rains. Go to socalwatersmart.com for rebate information.

• Adjust your sprinkler system to water less minutes per cycle per valve.

• Adjust your watering schedule using the free Watering Index or Watering Calculator at bewaterwise.com/calculator. html.

Rain doesn’t wash away the need to prevent water pollution. Before the first rain(s) flush street dust, debris and pollutants down the storm drain system and into our ocean water, you can take the following pollution prevention measures at your home or business: • Clean rain gutters and yard drains.

• Direct gutters and downspouts to drain onto your lawn or plant beds where water will soak into the soil and reduce

runoff from your property.

• Do not apply fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides before, during or immediately after rain. Limit quantities to only what is absolutely necessary.

• Put yard trimmings in a covered waste container and pick up litter and dog waste.

By deciding the few things each of us can do to decrease outdoor water use and protect ocean water quality this rainy season, we can protect our resources and make a huge impact on our local environment. Thank you for the steps you have already taken and please keep up the good work.

This column is a cooperative effort of the City of Dana Point and South Coast Water District to cultivate conscious living to protect and preserve our coastal neighborhoods and resources. If you have any suggestions for topics, please feel free to direct questions to lzawaski@danapoint.org (City of Dana Point) or lhomscheid@scwd.org (South Coast Water District). DP

Historical Society to remind them of the historical significance of what was started in our community over 40 years ago.

Philip reminded them to never lose sight that Southern California whale watching was started right here.

Dana Wharf will dedicate our 2013 Festival of Whales activities to Philip Grignon in his memory.

Editor’s Note: After teaching in the classroom at San Clemente High, Grignon also served as principal at Dana Hills High School and assistant superintendent of Cap-

istrano Unified School District. His obituary can be read online at www.legacyfuneralcare.com/philip-grignon-obituary.html.

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

Letters to the Editor DP LOSES ANOTHER PIECE OF HISTORY DONNA KALEZ, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching general manager, San Clemente

Philip Grignon of Imperial Beach passed October 3 away after a long career as a decorated veteran and educator. Most notably, Philip will be remembered by the Dana Point community as the co-founder of Southern California whale watching, alongside Don Hansen. Going back to the 1960’s, when Philip was a teacher at San Clemente High School, he teamed up with Dana Point Times October 19–25, 2012

Don, who had all the fishing vessels on the San Clemente pier. Don, having seen whales pass by the San Clemente area for years, was intrigued by Philip’s idea of taking school children out whale watching.

The two formed a great alliance, bringing California Gray Whales to the forefront of the community and making our area famous for the Gray Whale migration.

When Don learned of Philip’s passing, he was deeply saddened, as was the entire Dana Wharf family. It was just last year that Philip contacted the Dana Point

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CARLOS OLVERA FOR CITY COUNCIL DAN AND HEATHER DeBROSSE, Dana Point

We have been residents in Dana Point for nearly nine years. We have known city council candidate Carlos Olvera during that entire time and have seen his dedicated involvement to our community. The (Cont. on page 15) www.danapointtimes.com

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(Cont. from page 12) Orange County Register editorial board has even recommended him as the “best” candidate on the Dana Point ballot.

His experience in the historical society, the grand jury, the planning commission, as a leader in all three, has given him the diversified qualifications to be on the Dana Point City Council. Carlos has given his passion to the city with the establishment of the volunteer historical preservation program that preserves the ambiance of the original Dana Point.

Carlos Olvera brings a unique view point that began before Dana Point became a city as a charter member of the planning commission and as an organizer of the first Festival of Whales parade under cityhood. He has been recognized for his efforts by his peers as Citizen of the Year in 2007.

Please join us in supporting Mr. Olvera for the Dana Point City Council. His primary concern is for the city of Dana Point and all residents.

RICK ERKENEFF HAS OUR VOTE CHRIS GRIFFITTS, Dana Point

Having been born and raised in the Orange Coast and living in Dana Point for the past 20 years plus, I can easily recognize a local. It only takes a few sentences.

Rick Erkeneff was one of the first neighbors who introduced himself to my family 18 years ago when we moved into Niguel Shores. He presented himself (unknowingly I’m sure) as sort of an ambassador.

With much in common, we became fast friends. Our families to this day continue to surf together, go to school together and are all generally involved within our community.

Though my opinion of Rick may be considered somewhat biased, I do strongly believe he best represents the citizens of our town. No one I know has contributed more personal time and effort into our beaches and the related water quality issues, than Rick.

I believe the community could be no better served, than with Rick Erkeneff’s direct involvement and related contributions to the South Coast Water District as a supporting director.

I’m confident that I speak for the silent majority here in Dana Point town. I am just pleased that Rick is stepping-up to offer his help to us all. He’s got our vote.

LET’S BE FAIR DAN HEREDIA, Dana Point

Deserving our votes? Let’s have a fair council race for once—one that allows candidates to post their signs, send out

letters informing the voters about their qualifications and discussing their views, opinions and what they can or will try to accomplish if elected.

The vandalism, theft and disappearance of candidate Carlos Olvera’s signs only leads me and the supporters of Carlos Olvera to believe that the supporters of candidate Denton and councilman Schoeffel are not allowing a fair election.

We are asking candidate Denton and councilman Schoeffel to tell their supporters to stop this illegal behavior and to allow a fair election in our beautiful city.

BEWARE OF ELECTION SLAM ATTACKS WILLA PORTER, Dana Point

What is going on in our small town?

During recent elections there has been a flux of robo calls and slate mailers.

These are printed cards that claim to be an “Official Public Safety Voter’s Guide,” “Tax Fighters Voters Guide,” “Taxpayers for Safer Neighborhoods,” etc. These slate cards are 100 percent paid advertisements printed and mailed out by for-profit entities. They have no affiliation with the groups they claim to represent. In fact, many of them are put out by the same individuals or companies.

Beware of slate mailers full of nega-

CORRECTION: In the cover story, “A Historic Milestone” in the September 28 issue of the DP Times, current titles of two members of the Dana Point Historical Society were incorrect. Barbara Johannes is the president and Elizabeth Bamattre is a director and current chairwoman of the annual public reading of Two Years Before the Mast.

tive—and usually somewhat shocking— comments.

Don’t let these for-profit mailers designed by an anonymous person slamming a candidate fool you into thinking that this is the truth!

One example in our local area is the hate mailers and robo calls spreading lies about one of our candidates for the South Coast Water District, Dick Dietmeier.

Mr. Dietmeier is one of the most knowledgeable persons I have ever interviewed about water and desalinization. Furthermore, he is always out there donating his time and energy to the many nonprofits here in Dana Point.

If you really want to know who to vote for, attend a candidate forum, talk to your neighbors who know them or call directly and find out where they stand.

If we want to continue to have a wonderful well-run community, we cannot make our choices based on lies.

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

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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THE LIST A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

friday

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SPINSTERS OF BLACKMEAD 8 p.m. Intriguing, suspenseful and mysterious play at Camino Real Playhouse. $18.

31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

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BALLROOM BASH 7:15 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Halloween costume party at the San Clemente Community Center with dancing, prizes and more. $10. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com.

WINE & MUSIC CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf’s cruise on a luxury catamaran with wine, snacks, music and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

FOREIGN FILM FRIDAY 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Showing of the Japanese film Hospitalite at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

THIS SIDE UP BLUES B 8 p.m. Live music at StillWater.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com FALL WINE TASTING 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Seasonal wine tasting with Autumn-inspired wines at San Clemente Wine Company. Try seven wines for $15; includes cheese and crackers. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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HEALING HANDS WALK 7:30 a.m. Join Orange County youth at the San Clemente Pier to raise funds for Wisdom Spring. Cost $20 adults, $10 students. www.wisdonspringinc.org.

BACKYARD SKILLS: HOME BREWING 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Craft your own beer at The Ecology Center. Cost $30.

32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

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AT THE MOVIES: ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ DELIGHTS Twenty-eight years ago an aspiring filmmaker named Tim Burton made a black and white short film for Disney called Frankenweenie, featuring character actors Shelley Duvall and Daniel Stern, and a dog their on-screen son brings back from the dead. Now in October 2012, five months after the TV adaptation Dark Shadows, Burton brings his own creation to life again as his first ever black and white stop-motion motion picture. In a tiny town called New Holland, an unpopular boy named Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) spends his days making home movies and playing with his dog and best friend Sparky. One day Sparky gets run over by a car and sadly, passes away. Depressed and lonely, Victor suddenly becomes inspired by science class to bring the dog back to life through the use ©2012 Disney Enterprises of electricity (or lightning). Slowly his classmates discover his secret and want their own deceased pets back too. This new full-length Frankenweenie also reunites old Burton collaborators Catherine O’Hara and Martin Short as Victor’s parents, Martin Landau as his favorite teacher and Winona Ryder as girl next door Elsa van Helsing. To those who are familiar with the original short, the new version remains largely faithful to the source and includes some new characters and subplot. Not since Big Fish (2003) has Burton created such a fully delightful and charming film, as well as a throwback to his origins. —Megan Bianco

DOHENY BEACH HALLOWEEN HAUNT 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Annual event at Doheny State Beach when the campground transforms into a spooky area, with educational booths, arts and crafts, a fun zone and more activities. Free admission; bring one can of food per person. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dohenystatebeach.org.

AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Heritage Hill becomes an adventure-filled festival with Halloween themes, games, activities and more. Admission $3-$4, plus small fee for attractions. 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, 949.923.2230, www.ocparks.com.

sunday

SIERRA SAGE AUTUMN FITNESS HIKE 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Join the Sierra Club for about a 4-mile hike at The Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy. Adults $10, kids $5. 949.923.2210, www.theconservancy.org.

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LOCAL SUNDAY SESSION 6 p.m. Music from local artists Dane Petersen, Joe Eslick and the Dark Horse Band, and Strings Attached at the Cabrillo Playhouse. $5 suggested donation. Beer and wine served for donation. www.facebook.com/localsundaysessions.

FAM’S HUNGER WALK 12:30 p.m. Family Assistance Ministries 25th annual walk to raise money for families in need at the San Clemente Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.8477, www.familyassistance.org.

HOPE 4 HANNA 10K/5K RUN & RESOURCE FAIR 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Fourth annual event at Plaza Pacifica benefitting Hope 4 Hanna to “Take Down Autism One Step at a Time.” Entry fee $20-$40. 951 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.293.8385, www.hope4hanna.com.

YOGA AND LIFE COACHING DAY RETREAT 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Retreat at Mission San Luis Rey for your mind, body and spirit that includes yoga and lunch. Preregistration $108, at the door $120. 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside, 949.444.3399, www.bardocoaching.com.

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR 1 p.m. SJC Historical Society leads a tour to see Los Rios Historical District, O’Neill Museum, the Mission and more. Meet at the train depot on Verdugo Street. Every Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children. 949.493.8444, www.sjchistoricalsociety.com.

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monday

CHILDREN’S CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC 7 a.m.

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club’s 21st annual golf tournament at Talega Golf Club (9 a.m. shotgun start). Entry $175 per player, includes awards and lunch. 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 949.499.1869, www.monarchbeachrotary.com.

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OPEN MIC CONTEST 8 p.m. Get onstage and give it your all at Brio Tuscany Grille.

24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

wednesday

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Carve the pumpkins at the Swallow’s Inn; at 7:30 p.m. music by Billy Mac Band.

31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

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ASHUN 7 p.m. Ashun performs live every Wednesday at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

thursday

MUSIC OF THE WORLD: GREECE, JOHN BASDAKIS 7 p.m. Enjoy an authentic performance of Greek music and dance led by award-winning performer and dance instructor John Basdakis at Casa Romantica. General admission $25; members $20. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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SENIOR TWILIGHT DINNER 5 p.m. Dinner and dancing for seniors at the Dana Point Community Center. $8. 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org.

THE FUNNIEST HOUSEWIVES OF OC 8 p.m. Comedy at The Coach House. $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

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by Myles Mellor Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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October Volunteer of the Month: Ed Neely Speaking Well

By Sea Shelton, Senior Management Analyst, Dana Point Administrative Services

Mayor Lara Anderson (left) presents Ed Neely with a proclamation and award for being named the Dana Point Volunteer of the Month for October 2012. The announcement was made at the October 16 City Council meeting. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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d Neely moved to Dana Point in July of 1986 with his wife Lu and daughter Amanda. Five days after moving to Dana Point his second daughter, Shannon, was born. He and his family have truly enjoyed the Dana Point life-style.

A lifelong ocean activity enthusiast, Ed is never that far from the water. He first started surfing when he was 13 and has ridden the waves of Doheny, Old Dana Cove, the Headlands and Salt Creek.

Ed was a founding member of the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association.

Now, having given up his first love of surfing, he still rides the waves at Doheny in his surfing kayak. Other ocean activities Ed enjoys include SCUBA and free-diving, fishing and kayaking.

Ed and his wife love all the activities constantly going on in Dana Point, from the Farmer’s Market to the Concerts in the Parks, and are regular attendees.

Having spent many fun days at Doheny State Beach with his family, when asked if he would be interested in becoming part Dana Point Times October 19–25, 2012

of the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association, he was more than willing to help. Ed first became a member of the DSBIA in 2008, and then a board member and officer in 2009.

Along with his love of the ocean, having been a teacher and school administrator for 33 years made educating folks about our state park a natural fit for him.

Educating the public on the natural wonders of Doheny and the importance of protecting and preserving them is a calling that Ed could not ignore.

The DSBIA’s main purpose is to support the state park staff in their interpretive efforts with the public through fundraising, volunteerism and activism.

The association has also provided support for park staff in their on-going professional development training and materials for the programs they wish to implement.

The main focus of the group over the past six years has been the restoration of the Doheny State Beach Interpretive

Visitors’ Center. Although it hasn’t been easy, the center is expected to re-open very soon. In the past, this was an outstanding teaching facility with its touch tank tide pool and aquariums featuring various local ocean environments. These are being restored to, along with other exhibits of landoriented flora and fauna, once again be the basis of an exciting education center for park visitors, schools and organizations.

The association is already planning the training of volunteer docents to lead programs, especially curriculum-based, grade level appropriate programs for schools.

Currently Ed serves as the board secretary and membership chairman for the DSBIA. He is also the editor and publisher of the association’s monthly e-newsletter, the Doheny UPDATE and the twice-yearly e-magazine, The South Swell. He has been involved at many special events for the association such as the Doheny Surf Festival, the Grunion Run, Battle of the Paddle, the Halloween Haunt, the association’s annual Membership Wildlife Cruise, the Rotary Club Lobsterfest, the Orangeman Triathlon and the successful Odwalla $10,000 Adopt-a-Tree grant drive.

In addition to his work with the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association, Ed also serves as a tide pool docent for the rocky intertidal areas of the Dana Point Marine Conservation Area.

Ed’s passion for the ocean and love of the local area keeps him motivated to continue his work with the interpretive association. He looks forward to continuing his work and especially looks forward to the opening of the newly renovated Visitor’s Center.

The City of Dana Point would like to thank Ed Neely for his many years of dedicated service to the community and for all his hard work and time given towards the education about and preservation of Doheny State Beach and congratulate him on being selected as the Volunteer of the Month for October 2012. DP Page 18

for 25 Years

DP Coastmasters Club celebrates a quarter century of teaching public speaking and leadership skills

Dana Point Coastmasters club members received recognition from the City of Dana Point for the club’s 25th anniversary. Pictured (L to R) are Dave DuRee, Mayor Lara Anderson, President Leonard Szymczak, Tracey Fullenkamp and James Fullenkamp. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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he City of Dana Point at the October 16 City Council meeting honored the Dana Point Coastmasters Club for celebrating its 25th anniversary.

“As a club we feel so grateful to have helped individuals and professionals with their public speaking and leadership skills for the last 25 years. It feels good to be a part of a local organization that makes a difference in our community,” said Coastmasters Club member James Fullenkamp Coastmasters now meets every Thursday at 7 a.m. at the OC Sailing & Events Center in the Dana Point Harbor.

Coastmasters describe their meetings as friendly, fun, uplifting, dynamic, educational and a great way to start the day.

Members are a diverse group of professionals who meet to practice their public speaking skills via Toastmasters’ learn-bydoing approach.

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GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE 10/20/2012 8AM TO 1PM 26326 Via California St., Capistrano Beach Something for everyone

GARAGE SALE FOUND: ONE GOLD HOOP EARRING found at Pines Park on October 1. Call 949.374.9933.

OBITUARY

Bill Brotherton Bill Brotherton died October 10th, 2012 in Dana Point, California at age 54. He was a resident of Dana Point, where he was a business owner and fitness trainer for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Kristi Hugstad, of Dana Point and his parents, Bill and Bess Brotherton, of Houston, Texas. A memorial service will be held at the Chart House on Sunday, October 28th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.

Locals Only

BUSINESS LISTINGS AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING

CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING Mills Construction 949.212.7699 Dana Point, www.millsbuilds.com: CA # 973483

COSMETICS

LOCKSMITH Dana Point Lock & Security www.danapointlock.com

949.496.6916

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

949.661.3984 Nona Associates-Raymond J. Nona A.I.A 949.496.2275 Mary Kay Cosmetics & Career 949.248.2868 Kenny’s Music & Guitars 26901 Camino de Estrella, www.raynona.com Opportunities, Ind. Sales Director - Marline Adams, 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 www.marykay.com/madams2 AUTO REPAIR 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com DERMATOLOGY Dana Point Auto 949.496.1086 PLUMBING 34342 Coast Hwy., Unit B, Dana Point, Ca 92629 Vorteil Dermatology and 949.276.2600 Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 Aesthetic Science BEAUTY SALONS www.chicks-plumbing.com 33971 Selva Road, Ste. 200, SC Plumbing 949.366.2691 Mobile Salon Malina 949.500.2909 www.vorteildermatology.com www.sanclementeplumbing.com www.salonmalina.com ELECTRICAL Salon Revelation - Dayna Dallas 949.248.8595 PRESCHOOLS 34192 Violet Lantern #2 delta G electrical 949.360.9282 San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 CA #657214, www.deltagelect.com 163 Avenida Victoria, CAFE - DELI www.sanclementepreschool.com HAIR SALONS Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com PRINT SHOP Mobile Salon Malina 949.500.2909 www.salonmalina.com Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier The Captain’s Chair 949.496.1957 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 Pacific Waves Family Chiropractic 949.436.2926 20 Monarch Bay Plaza, www.thecaptainschairdp.com beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net & Alternative Healthcare Printing OC 949.388.4888 24632 San Juan, Ste. 230, www.pacific-waves.com ICE CREAM 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com Coffee Importers Scoop Deck 949.493.7773 COFFEE SHOP PSYCHOTHERAPY 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 Corinne Rupert PhD, PsyD, MFT 949.488.2648 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com INSURANCE SERVICES 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 125, www.danapointpsychotherapy.com COINS Patricia Powers 949.496.1900 24551 Del Prado, Ste. 364, pat.powers@cox.net GraCorp Coins & Collectibles 949.350.4692 REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL 949.661.3200 www.gracorpcoins.com Kevin State Farm/Ted Bowersox Surterre Properties Monarch Beach, 949.464.3243 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 204 COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES McDaniel Gilmore Group www.tedbowersox.com Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 33522 Niguel Rd. Ste. 100, Monarch Beach 92629 San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net www.mcdanielgilmoregroup.com

CHIROPRACTORS

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT VORTEIL (pronounced four-tile) is the first and only aesthetic dermatology center to focus exclusively on men’s skin and hair. Founded by a board-certified dermatologist, Vorteil specializes in hair restoration surgery for male pattern baldness and minimally invasive procedures to treat wrinkles, aging, leg veins, acne scarring, and other skin conditions. 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 200, 949.276.2600, www.vorteildermatology.com

SURFBOARD REPAIRS Dylan’s Ding Repairs 949.607.9406 www.facebook.com/dylansdingrepairs

TUTORING English Tutoring by Susan 949.481.0481 Mathnasium 949.388.6555 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com

UPHOLSTERY Dana Point Upholstery 949.240.2292 24402 Del Prado Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com

WINDOW CLEANING Bayside Window Cleaning 949.215.2323 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com Clear Windows 949.485.8793 San Clemente, www.clearwindows-llc.com

GET YOUR BUSINESS LISTED TODAY. Call Angela Edwards at 949.682.1667 or e-mail aedwards@danapointtimes.com.

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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

DOLPHIN REPORT: BY THE NUMBERS

Through the use of numbers and stats, we break down the week (and season) Dana Hills athletes are having.

110 Number of total digs tallied by junior Nikki Mathies.

347 Rushing yards sophomore running back Brian Scott has tallied in his last two games dating back to October 5.

7 Number of yards Scott had before October 5, when he first filled in for injured feature back Marcus Hughes.

6 Number of sacks recorded by senior defensive end Devon Vise, who has four sacks in the Dolphins’ last two games.

232 Number of kills on the season for junior outside hitter Tia Scam-

Senior Devon Vise (57) sacked Aliso Niguel quarterback Nathan Cole (15) twice on October 5. Vise has recorded four sacks in the Dolphins last two games.

Photo by Tony Tribolet/Mike Betzler

bray of the Dolphins girls volleyball team. On October 4 Scambray had a season high 32 kills against Mission Viejo. Scambray is averaging a team leading 5.7 kills per set.

Where are the Lakers?

Cable contract disputes have taken the team off-air, leaving fans frustrated rumored that Dish Network would no longer carry Lakers games. Dish Network agreed to a deal to air the games one day before the start of the 2011 regular season—after Behmhe Los Angeles Lakers are about to embark on yet erwohld had already switched providers. another NBA calendar year, kicking off their season “I understand that when you pay players so much money, October 30 against the Dallas Mavericks. With the new somebody has to pay for it, so a television deal of such magadditions of superstars Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, Laker nitude (20 years, $3 billion) is justified in an owner’s sense,” fans all throughout southern Orange County are buzzing over Behmerwohld said. “But it is really just a helpless feeling, the thought of yet another NBA championship, which would since we can’t really control what our television providers do. be the franchise’s 17th.

I’m sure that the parties involved will come to a deal, it is just Unfortunately for those fans, at least for now, Lakers games a matter of when and how much.” will not be seen by the majority of households in southern When 30 San Clemente residents were asked in an inforOrange County. The reason being that Time Warner Cable, mal survey whether they were willing to pay $3.95 more per the team’s new $3-billion television month for their television service to partner, has not been able to convince be able to watch Lakers games, all 30 other cable providers to carry their responded that they would. two new networks, Sportsnet and “It is in the best interest of both Deportes. parties to get this deal done before the Cox Communications, DirecTV and start of the regular season and that Dish Network are all major television is what we are hoping for,” a public providers in the area that have conrelations representative from Dish tinued to hold out on Time Warner’s Network said. new networks due to the asking price, This holdout could affect local bars which is reported to be $3.95 per and restaurants, which rely on being Due to dispute amongst cable providers, Lakers games subscriber per month, according to a able to show these games for business. are only available to those with Time Warner Cable.

Los Angeles Times report. If a deal is Michael Merrigan is the owner of Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Lakers reached between Time Warner and OC Tavern Grill & Sports Bar in San other cable providers, the Lakers will be back on air.

Clemente and his restaurant carries DirecTV. “We are still in negotiations, but we are trying to get the “The people want to be able to come in and watch the new networks before the Lakers’ first official regular season Lakers, especially now more than ever with their exciting game,” A public relations representative for Cox Communicanew acquisitions in Nash and Howard,” Merrigan said. “We tions said. haven’t been affected by the holdout so far, since it’s only A deal between providers is something that all local Lakers the preseason…but as November inches closer, I do worry a fans are hoping for so that they are able to watch the team little.” come October 30.

It seems as if professional sports have been attracted to “I am a huge Lakers fan and it is really tough already not beholdouts lately. The NBA and the NFL players and owning able to watch their games,” San Clemente resident Oscar ers’ contract negotiations drew mass media attention at the Montecinos said. “I just think that it’s getting out of control beginning of their respective seasons. The NHL players with all these big TV contracts. It should be about the fans, association is currently in a dispute with the league and in not the money.” lock out mode.

Some Lakers fans have already gone to extraordinary Now local television providers are in a dispute with Time lengths just to watch their team play.

Warner Cable. It is just another instance of business affecting Steve Behmerwohld, a San Juan Capistrano resident and the world of sports and many southern Orange County Lakavid Lakers fan of 30-plus years, switched his television ers fans are suffering as a result. provider from Dish Network to DirecTV before the start of For now fans will just have to remain patient, having last year’s NBA season. He did so because at the time, it was already missed the team’s first four preseason games. DP

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22 Number of seconds between the top-5 finishers’ times for the Dolphins boys cross country team, which placed first at the Orange County Championships October 13. Every Dolphin broke the 16-minute mark, with junior Gavin Diem posting a team best time of 15:08.

17:37 Time posted by senior Paige Canterbury for the girls cross country team, good enough for an eighth place finish at the Orange County Championships. The team placed fifth overall.

Dolphin Report

By Adam Herzog and Steve Breazeale

FOR A FULL VERSION OF THIS WEEK’S DOLPHIN REPORT LOG ON TO WWW.DANAPOINTTIMES.COM BOYS CROSS COUNTRY • The Dolphins ran in the Orange County Championships and came away with a first-place finish in the Division 1 varsity competition. The Dolphins had a team time of 1:16:39. NEXT MEET: 10/20, Mt. Sac Invitational GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • The Dolphins ran at the Orange County Championships, finishing in fi fth place. The girls finished with a total team time of 1:31:40. NEXT MEET: 10/20, Mt. Sac Invitational GIRLS TENNIS • The Dolphins (16-2, 7-0 league) defeated La Jolla Country Day 17-1 on October 10, El Toro 18-0 on October 11, and Tesoro 16-2 on October 17. NEXT MATCH: 10/18 at San Clemente, 3 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Dolphins (7-4, 5-0) defeated San Clemente 3-0 on October 11 and Trabuco Hills 3-0 on October 16. NEXT GAME: 10/22 vs. Mission Viejo, 6 p.m.

GIRLS GOLF • Senior Avery French shot a cumulative 144 (-2) at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course to win the South Coast League individual title. As a team, the Dolphins finished second in league behind Tesoro.

BOYS WATER POLO • The Dolphins (10-5, 4-0) defeated San Clemente 10-5 on October 16.

NEXT GAME: 10/19 at Huntington Beach, 4 p.m.

FOOTBALL • The Dolphins (3-5, 2-0) defeated Capistrano Valley 31-0 in a league match on October 12. For a full game story log on to www. danapointtimes.com www.danapointtimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK Curran Dand Age: 12, Shorecliffs Curran Dand is in his second year on the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team and is preparing for the start of SSS competition. He is also competing in the WSA Championship series this season and is currently ranked No. 18 of 54 in Boys U14. This summer Curran made two podium appearances taking second— behind older brother Conner—at the San Clemente Ocean Festival and earning a sixth-place finish at the Gudauskas brothers’ Stoke-o-Rama contest at T Street. Curran says he likes competition both for the challenge and the camaraderie of his friends and fellow surfers. Lately he has been working on performing more on-rail carves, bigger power turns and wave selection. In school, Curran is Curran Dand. Photo by Rusty Melanson an ‘A’ and ‘B’ student whose favorite subject is math. He has yet to see a report card this school year but finished last year with all ‘As’ and one ‘B.’ “Obviously I’d like to be a pro surfer one day but my back-up plan is to become a chiropractor like my dad,” he said. “My dad’s career lets him to spend time with us surfing, traveling and taking us to contests. I also like the idea of helping people be healthy and enjoy their lives more.” Curran would like to thank his dad and brother for their coaching and Garth Day of G-Day Surfboards for making boards that work well for him. “I’d also like to thank my mom for waking up early to take me to before school sessions,’ he said. —Andrea Swayne

Small Shop, Big Win

CROSS-TOWN RIVALRY HEATS UP

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eptember 27 was a big night for Dana Point’s Dave Boehne of Infinity Surfboards as he was selected as a winner in the second annual SUP Magazine, SUP awards.

The magazine created the SUP Awards, stand-up paddling’s highest honor, to recognize the best athletes in the sport.

To choose the winners, nominations are collected from readers and fans worldwide and from there the top five male and female paddlers, the top SUP expedition, the top philanthropic effort and the top movies of the year are chosen to receive recognition.

“It was a huge honor to be chosen for this award. I got fifth and my fellow team rider Slater Trout from Hawaii got third,” Boehne said. “For two of our team riders to be chosen from among the larger brands is a great accomplishment. The movie Slater and I were in, H2indO also won an award, so it was an awesome night

Dave Boehne of Dana Point wins a 2012 SUP award.

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for us. I’m blown away by being chosen from among such amazing world-class athletes.”

Candice Appleby of San Clemente was another local paddler honored at the event.

Appleby was named Female Paddler of the Year.

For more information, videos and profiles of the full list of honorees, see www. supthemag.com. DP

he San Clemente High School surf team met cross-town rivals Dana Hills High October 2 for both teams’ season opener at Salt Creek Beach.

Dana Hills surfers took the win 89 to 80 after placing first in six of the eight heats.

“Dana surfs well at Salt Creek. They came out fired up and swept the second and third heats of the morning to put us behind by 20 points. We fought back but it wasn’t enough to catch them,” said Coach John Dowell. “ San Clemente (2-1) then met Laguna at T Street October 9 and swept seven of the eight heats, winning handily. Then beat Newport October 16.

The team is set to meet Dana Hills again October 23 at T Street.

“We’re ready to come out with a passion and a fire. If Dana surfs as well as they did at Creek, T Street should be a real battle,” Dowell said.

After defeating Newport Beach and Laguna in their second and third events, Dana Hills (3-0) is undefeated going into the next contest with San Clemente.

On the Dana Hills side, special recognition should be given to Elenna Erkeneff who took double wins in Dana’s first two contests in both Girls Longboard and Girls Shortboard division. DP —Andrea Swayne

RESULTS Local finishers only.

Key: SC=San Clemente, DP=Dana Point, CB=Capistrano Beach WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 3, October 13-14, Pismo Beach, Pier MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS SB U9: 1.

Bane Corbett, SC; 2. Brayden Burch, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Taj Lindblad, SC; 2.

Jett Schilling, SC; 3. Nicholas Coli, SC. BOYS U12: 3. Ethan Mudge, CB. BOYS U14: 2. Ethan Mudge, CB; 6. Gunner Day, SC. BOYS U16: 5. Conner Dand, SC. BOYS U18: 2. Jordan Kudla, SC; 3. Alonso Correa, SC/Peru. GIRLS U12: 3. Kirra Pinkerton, SC. 6. Malia Mauch, SC. GIRLS U14: 4.

Tera Richardson, CB. GIRLS U16: 3. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U18: 6. Malia Osterkamp, SC. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 2. Eland Hansler, SC. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 2. Kyla Kelley, CB. MASTERS 30-39: 5. Jimmy Bray, SC. OPEN MEN: 2. Cody Canzoneri, SC. OPEN MEN LONGBOARD: 4. Cody Canzoneri, SC. OPEN WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 2.

Kyla Kelley, CB. VQS, Volcom Goldfish Series, October 6, Morro Bay, The Rock GROMS: 1. Gunner Day, SC For full results, see www.danapointtimes.com.