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Battle of the Paddle Pacific Paddle Games take place Oct. 6-7 at Doheny State Beach S U R F/ PAG E 2 6 Competitors at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pacific Paddle Games prepare to launch into a race at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Daniel Ritz

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the bluff failure about a year ago. WHAT’S NEXT: The storm drain that will strengthen the bluff is expected to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting, and the bluff itself is to be restored sometime in February 2019. Timelines for the senior complex and other projects have not yet been given definitive timelines. Updates will be provided with information related to the issues when it becomes available. —EH

Five things San Clemente should know this week Seafest to Highlight Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off THE LATEST: The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will host the 31st Annual Seafest, where clam chowder enthusiasts can sample and vote in a cook-off competition at the San Clemente Pier on Sunday, Oct. 7. Chamber officials expect about 10 teams to participate before two sets of judges, one made up of an organized panel and the other representing the people’s choice that consists of eventgoers. The teams are split into two categories, local restaurants and individuals. The individual division is comprised of the general public, local businesses, nonprofit organizations and Camp Pendleton. Each team is required to cook a minimum of 25 gallons of soup and can choose between preparing the two types of chowders. The New England chowder is a cream-based broth that has potatoes and bacon bits, whereas the Manhattan style chowder traditionally has vegetables and a tomato broth base. “This is my first time entering in the Seafest,” said David Henninger, chef of Antoine’s Café, a restaurant that won an award at last year’s cook-off. “The keys to a successful chowder are fresh ingredients, a little creativity and trying not to do the same as everyone else.” An additional judging category will include booth decorations that best describe the respective business or nonprofit, and points will be awarded for festive styles. Lynn Wood, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, said past displays featured “under-thesea” decor, French and Hawaiian themes. “This event is special to San Clemente because it showcases the nonprofits and the restaurants in the area while bringing people into the town,” Wood said. “It’s also great for families since we have an amateur surf contest and craft activities for kids.” The 21st annual surf competition, hosted by Catalyst surf shop, will have divisions ranging from 8 to 18 years old. Kids can also stay on land to compete in the hula hoop contest, Costco diaper derby, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy shop bubble gum blowing contest, jump rope and tortilla- toss contest. SeaFest includes handcrafted goods exSan Clemente Times October 4-10, 2018

City Council Formally Prohibits Vaping in New Smoking Ban

Tod Mellinger receives the Lifeguard of the Year Award from the Exchange Club of San Clemente and the City of San Clemente for his efforts this year. An award ceremony was hosted Thursday, Sept. 27, at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Photo: Eric Heinz

hibited by artists from Southern California and a business exposition. In addition to offering chowder, last year’s winner, the Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar, will be barbecuing Maine lobster with rice pilaf and coleslaw for purchase on the beach. WHAT’S NEXT: Foodies can buy $10 chowder tasting tickets before and during the event to use at five contestant booths of their choice. The tasting begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. —Andrea Clemett, Picket Fence Media intern

Taylor Mellinger: Lifeguard of the Year THE LATEST: Having served as one of the only liaisons to the San Clemente Marine Division in New Zealand and employed by the city for more than seven years, Taylor Mellinger was named the Lifeguard of the Year on Thursday, Sept. 27. The award is selected by fellow lifeguards and is hosted by the Exchange Club of San Clemente and the city of San Clemente. Rainbow Sandals and Conrad & Associates Realtors also sponsored the event. Mellinger’s peers said that he was exceptional at guiding incoming lifeguards and teaching them techniques of the popular summer trade. “We feel like he’s been doing an incredible job showing the new lifeguards…how to improve and be the best guards that we can be,” said Jacob Gerhard, who said he’s worked with Mellinger for two years. “He’s just so encouraging and supportive, and no matter what he’ll always tell you how you can be better.”

Mellinger said he is from Laguna Beach but chose to work in San Clemente when he first became a lifeguard. WHAT’S NEXT: Mellinger received a surfboard, a painting of himself, Rainbow sandals and other miscellaneous gifts as part of his award for LifeGuard of the Year. —Eric Heinz

Meeting on Shorecliffs Bluff Area Shows Timeline, Future Plans THE LATEST: Shorecliffs neighborhood residents, mostly those affected by the 2011 bluff failure along Via Ballena, came out by the dozens on Wednesday, Sept. 26, to a meeting with updated information about the storm drain project near their homes. Currently, work is being done to finish a retaining pool on the other side of I-5 near Shorecliffs Golf Club, as well as the drainage pipe itself in order to strengthen and repair the bluff that left several homes red-tagged years ago. Residents of the area voiced additional concerns during the meeting, such as what to do about golf carts coming into their neighborhoods to avoid construction areas and the senior living complex that’s currently going through permit and design review at this time. The complex is slated to be located at the driving range. There are also plans for a new clubhouse at the course, but fixing the two holes that were compromised in the fault are still being discussed by the current stakeholders. Shorecliffs Golf Club and the City of San Clemente completed a $10.5 million settlement with homeowners affected by

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THE LATEST: After revisiting the matter twice, City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 2, voted to formally add vaping, the use of ecigarettes, to its list of prohibited areas such as public parks, parking lots and beaches as well as other areas where smoking is already prohibited under state law. The holdup on adding vaping was that City Councilmembers wanted more time to look into state law and what it provides on vaping and the contents of e-cigarettes. Councilmember Steve Swartz said he didn’t want to police people’s behavior too much, as smoking is already banned in many places in the city. What wasn’t clear to Council at the time of the first ordinance was whether vaping even classified as smoking. An ordinance on prohibiting smoking in the aforementioned locations was passed about a month ago. WHAT’S NEXT: The ordinance still needs a second reading before going into a 30-day buffer period and going into effect. —EH

Red Ribbon Week Scheduled for Oct. 15-21 THE LATEST: In lockstep with the National Red Ribbon Campaign, San Clemente is also gearing up for its week of recognition and pledging to remain drug-free. The Red Ribbon Campaign began with a group of parents who were concerned with the well-being of their children, having seen drug abuse in their own communities. San Clemente High School typically honors the week with different activities and campaigns, starting this year on Oct. 15. WHAT’S NEXT: There will be a parade and pep rally at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, down Avenida Del Mar with the pep rally taking place at the San Clemente Community Center lawn. National Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23-31, although San Clemente’s is scheduled a week earlier. —EH www.sanclementetimes.com

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2018 City Council Election Coverage

WEEK 5

What partnerships would you enhance, maintain or introduce to the city of San Clemente?

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eading up to the San Clemente City Council election on Nov. 6, the San Clemente Times is publishing six questions, one each week, that we’ve asked each individual who qualified for the ballot to answer. Be sure to look for next week’s edition when we publish the sixth and final question in our 2018 Election Guide. The list of candidates is published according to the random alphabet the California Secretary of State recently drew. SC

GENE W. JAMES

MIKII RATHMANN

JAKE RYBCZYK

The OCSD partnership needs to be improved. The working conditions of our deputies are deplorable. There is a perception of an anti-law enforcement attitude by city administration toward the deputies who protect our city. I have spoken at Council on several occasions to point out the officersafety issues in the station and Council has refused to accept my written report. The unsafe and unsecure storage of firearms in the station poses not only an officer-safety issue but a public-safety issue. The failure of the city to purchase CCTV at the station again poses a danger.

San Clemente has a reputation of not being business-friendly. Business owners complain that it is challenging to work with the Planning Department, that obtaining permits takes three times longer than neighboring cities and that the rules change during the course of their projects. We all say how much we love our village character; part of that character is created by local businesses. I would work to enhance the city’s relationship with the local business community and Chamber of Commerce, with the goal of making it easier and more streamlined for small businesses to make improvements and get things done.

I would introduce a new partnership to San Clemente. I would partner with the California Choice Energy Authority. This would help San Clemente perform a study that could determine our city’s feasibility for Community Choice Energy. This would be the first step truly needed toward 100 percent renewable energy. Community Choice Energy is a program that lets our city control the competition of the electricity marketplace. Our city would purchase power on behalf of the community to provide more competitive rates while letting the citizens choose how much renewable energy we want.

LAURA FERGUSON Our city could take a major step forward by reestablishing an economic development subcommittee for the purpose of creating a framework for economic development and revitalization of business zones and ensure the government processes benefit businesses whenever feasible and do not work against them. I’d suggest forming a youth commission (teens) who advise the city on youth services, programs and community projects and an arts commission with a focus on implementing a public art program with community involvement and collaboration by local artists and residents who can lend to civic beautification and economic impact.

BERNIE WOHLFARTH When my neighborhood was overrun with sober-living homes, I helped organize residents from all over San Clemente to create Take Action San Clemente. Together with staff, we enacted the STLU ordinance that returned our neighborhoods to the residents. I’m a local business owner with an office downtown—I support local business. I support local youth programs, like the Las Palmas Boardriders, which I helped create with another dad. I proudly support FAM, Mercy House, Gilchrist House, Friends of San Clemente, San Clemente Skate Park Coalition and the Positive Vibe Warrior Foundation— these programs make San Clemente so great. San Clemente Times October 4-10, 2018

JACKSON HINKLE

KATHY WARD

Cities all across Orange County are joining together in formal agreements to negotiate lowcost, clean-energy contracts for their residents. These joint agreements are formally known as Community Choice Energy (CCE), which is a system for city governments to collectively bargain energy contracts for their citizens, creating a government-sponsored option while allowing households the option to remain with their current provider without penalty. CCE also generates funds that cities can choose to allocate toward municipal sustainability projects. There is no reason why San Clemente shouldn’t join in a partnership with neighboring cities to ensure affordable energy contracts for our residents.

As your Councilwoman, I will work with residents to form historic districts in the downtown Del Mar and North Beach zones. Historic districts can have a positive financial impact on our economy by increasing tourism. Studies show that cultural travelers spend more money than leisure travelers when they visit cities that have historic districts. Our historical resources are underpromoted and a missed opportunity to increase tourism and a missed opportunity for our city to showcase our rich history and pride.

WAYNE EGGLESTON Maintain and enhance nonprofit partnerships with the city. Currently, the city has dozens of nonprofits that provide immense contributions to the community. This needs to be enhanced, maintained and promoted. This type of partnership relieves the city from many activities that they would do throughout the community. Specifically, the San Clemente Historical Society needs space to store/display their invaluable photos and historical records, and the city needs to step up and provide an available city space for them without conditions.

DAN BANE San Clemente’s partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has been an exceptionally successful one. This partnership has led to the creation of various wonderful amenities for our community such as the beach trail, the San Clemente trolley (with the highest ridership of any city in Orange County), and the train quiet zone through town. I would maintain this relationship by continuing to explore new opportunities to expand our trolley service to additional areas in town, especially inland areas like Talega, and by continuing to pursue safety improvements in the Pier Bowl area. Page 4

TIFFANY JOY ROBSON LEET I’m interested in the partnership that we as City Councilmembers should have with our community. Residents need an avenue for their concerns and their voices to be heard. I am running for City Council because of my love for San Clemente and my desire to do whatever I can to preserve her integrity as a small town with small-town charm, safety, opportunity and character. I’m an attorney who can read the fine print and find real answers to protect our local interests. I’d like to foster a partnership with the Surfrider Foundation as well as the Orange County Historical Society.

ED WARD As a Councilmember, I will provide enthusiastic support to those partnerships that help to enhance and maintain our quality of life. My career as a business leader in senior living means I am especially mindful of the partnerships that support our senior population (nearly 20 percent of city residents). We need stronger alliances with advocacy groups seeking to discontinue nuclear waste storage in San Onofre. Additionally, I will establish partnerships with organizations to further my ideas for economic development and entrepreneurship. Finally, I talked about a comprehensive homeless strategy and would partner to include stakeholders pertinent to that critical effort.

DON BROWN The most important partnership I would try to introduce is a multi-city, multi-year Police Services contract. This is similar to our current fire services contract, which is for 10 years and a maximum increase of 4.5 percent per year (can be less). The power of several cities bargaining and a multi-year strategy would bring greater predictability to our budget and enhance safety. Other partnerships to enhance/improve are with the business community and the Parks Foundation. Additionally, our great relationships with the Boy & Girls Club, and other great organizations should be maintained and nurtured. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Volunteers Help Cleanup Park Semper Fi On Saturday, Sept. 29, The Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi had two dozen members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as two U.S. Marines from the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and another Marine volunteer their morning to do semi-annual landscape and cleanup work at the park. The foundation typically has volunteers from the city’s adopted unit, 2nd Battalion 4th Marines, but they are currently on deployment. Organizers said many volunteers found the opportunity on www.justserve.org site. Foundation organizers also gave thanks to Ed Stewart & Associates for donating a large truck to fill with debris and compost.

Pageant of the Monsters Scarecrow Contest The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach invites creative minds of all ages to enter its first Scarecrow Contest. Entries will be on display during the Pageant of the Monsters, held from 6-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 26, 27, 28 and 31 in Laguna Beach. People can create a unique scarecrow for a chance to take home cash prizes. A $500 award will be given to first place, $250 for second, $100 for third and $100 for the people’s choice award, which will be voted on by event attendees. To participate, submit an entry form and $10 entry fee by Friday, Oct. 12. For full rules and the application, visit www.foapom.com/monsters. All scarecrows must be fully assembled and brought to the festival grounds on Thursday, Oct. 25 and may be picked up on Nov. 1. Entries should be no larger than 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide. As this is a familyfriendly event, advertising, political or religious statements are not permitted. Tickets are $15 for adults in advance ($20 at the door) and $10 for children 12 and under. This event is not recommended for children under age 5. Tickets are also available online at www.PageantTickets.com or by phone 800.487.3378. The event will take place at Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach.

SCARWF Meeting to Feature Republican City Council Candidates According to San Clemente Area Republican Women Federated (SCARWF), the organization will host at least seven candidates for San Clemente City Council. The candidates are slated as members of the San Clemente Times October 4-10, 2018

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SC EXCHANGE CLUB MEETING Noon. San Clemente Exchange Club meets on most Thursdays at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Wedgewood Restaurant. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. 949.412.6301. www.exchangeclubsc.org.

Twenty-four people including three U.S. Marines donated their time Saturday, Sept. 29, to clean up Park Semper Fi. Photo: Courtesy of the Heritage Foundation of San Clemente

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM 6 p.m. Shorecliffs Terrace HOA will host a City Council candidates forum. All current candidates have been invited, and the public is welcome to attend. HOA Clubhouse, 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente. 949.887.9409. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Republican Party, although the City Council elections are nonpartisan. The forum will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega. The deadline to RSVP is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. Tickets are $28. For more information, call 949.441.8414.

AAUW to Hold Welcome Party San Clemente-Capistrano Bay Branch American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold a welcoming party for potential members 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 11. Anyone with an AA, RN or Bachelor’s degree is eligible to join. Wine and light fare will be provided. The SC-CB Branch mission is to support equity and education for women of all ages. This year, the branch sponsored 10 middle school girls to attend Tech Trek, a science and technology summer camp; awarded scholarships to four Saddleback Community College graduates and a scholarship to a graduate of San Juan Hills High School. The branch offers programs and events of interest to women and opportunities for small groups with similar interests to meet for discussion and social interaction. For more information or to request an invitation to the welcoming party, contact Laurie Jacobs at 949.973.6087 or lauriejacobs@cox.net.

charity fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 6, to benefit local nonprofits. During the event, consumers receive discounts at more than 40 stores, and the Outlets at San Clemente will donate $25 for every $35 ticket purchased to a local nonprofit organization of the shopper’s choice. Shopping Extravaganza includes prize drawings for more than 1,500 prizes valued at $40,000, catered lunch, entertainment and wine and cocktail tastings in the VIP lounge. A list of participating local nonprofit groups is available at the Outlets website. Tickets are on sale now at www.shoposc. com/tickets. For more information about Outlets at San Clemente, visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com.

San Clemente Education Foundation to Donate Chromebooks The San Clemente Education Foundation (SCEF), by combining last year’s overage with their operating reserves, will fund the purchase of 400 Chromebook laptops through contributions it has received. SCEF organizers will deliver a $123,000 check to San Clemente High School principal Chris Carter during the Oct. 5 football game on homecoming night. “In today’s classrooms, students benefit from working in the digital world with hands-on educational experiences,” a press release from SCEF stated.

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SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Course Signature Grille. 990 Avenida Talega. www.scsunriserotary.com. BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING 6 p.m. The Beaches Parks and Recreation Commission will host its regularly scheduled meeting. City Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Because I Love You (BILY) helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc.org. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10

KIWANIS SAN CLEMENTE Noon. Kiwanis San Clemente meets on most Wednesdays. Fratello’s Italian Restaurant, 647 Camino De Los Mares No. 126, San Clemente. www.sanclementekiwanis.com. VFW POST 7142 MEETING 7 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7142 will hold its regularly scheduled meeting. San Clemente Elks Lodge, 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.464.8391. www.vfw7142.com.

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Young San Clemente Pilot Flies into Future

t a time when most sophomores at San Clemente High School are preoccupied with fetching a learner’s permit to drive, Patrick Economy is in no hurry for that. He has loftier goals. Sunday, he dropped into a surprise birthday party, flying into one of California’s busiest airports, piloting a singleengine Cessna 172 all by himself. Dozens of friends and relatives were waiting outside a hangar at John Wayne Airport to surprise and congratulate the Eagle Scout candidate for accomplishing the first solo takeoffs and landings of his life. This was the aviation trainee’s 16th birthday, the first day the Federal Aviation Administration allows soloing. His driver’s license? That can wait. “I want to keep my main focus on flying,” said Patrick, whose parents Scott and Kim both have aviation backgrounds. “Even my French COASTLINES teacher thinks it’s cool,” By Fred Swegles Patrick said. “She always tells me, ‘This is unbelievable that you are flying. A lot of kids are just trying to get their learner’s permit. I don’t even have my learner’s permit. I turn 18 the first like three weeks of my senior year, so I’ll have the entire senior year to get my (driver’s) license. I won’t have to do any of the learner’s permits…it’ll be straight to a license.” Meanwhile, he’ll be flying out to the desert or to Catalina Island at 6,500 feet. Patrick’s first time in a Cessna was when he was a year old, in a car seat. Mom is a flight attendant with Delta Airlines. Dad is an inspector with the FAA and flies private aircraft. The boy has grown up with airplanes. Patrick began pursuing a pilot’s license about a year and a half ago. A year ago, Patrick got to sit in the copilot’s seat in a Cessna CJ4 jet, flying to Wisconsin to attend Oshkosh, the world’s largest air show. “That’s where he got bit,” his dad said. “He’s like, ‘This is what I want to do.’” Patrick has mapped out a plan: Pilot’s license at 17, play varsity football at SCHS (he is now on JV), make Eagle Scout and

Patrick Economy, 16, with his father, Federal Aviation Administration inspector Scott Economy, after the teen completed three solo takeoffs and landings Sunday at John Wayne Airport. Photo: Fred Swegles

apply to the Air Force Academy. It all looks attainable, he said. “I want to fly bombers, B-1Bs or B-52s,” Patrick said. He might make the Air Force his life, or perhaps fly cargo jets in his later years. He is keen on big airplanes. Sunday, he flew to Corona with instructor Jason Herman at his side to make two touch-and-go landings there, then a final practice landing at John Wayne. “There was a little bit of jet wash coming between the runways,” Herman said, “but he handled it perfectly...touched down perfectly.” Herman said it was no surprise. “We’ve been flying quite often for the last month and a half,” he said. “I’ve been sitting in the co-pilot’s seat for the last few weeks just with my hands on my lap, feet on the floor because he’s been doing such a good job.” Patrick said he felt confident when Herman stepped away for the first of Patrick’s three required solo takeoffs and landings at John Wayne. A sudden crosswind made the first landing a challenge, Patrick said. The other two were easy. After that first takeoff, he flew over the hangar where he would return the plane and was shocked at what he saw below. “I was like, ‘That’s a lot of people!’” he said. “I thought there was going to be like five people...my dad, my mom, maybe my grandparents.” He tipped his wings to the supporters, saying hi to them. Among them was Patrick’s brother, Ryan, 14, who is on a path to follow big brother’s footsteps.

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“I want to work for Delta Airlines,” Ryan said. “I want to fly the 757 and 767.” Fred Swegles is a longtime San Clemente resident with more than 46 years of journalism experience in the city. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC 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 SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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CORRECTION: In the Sept. 27-Oct. 3 edition of the San Clemente Times article “Bronze Surf Gods,” the debut date of the sculptures was incorrect. Dates have not yet been announced for the sculptures’ debut. CLARIFICATION: In the same edition and the Sept. 20-26 edition, the answers City Council candidate Jake Rybczyk provided for weeks three and four were mistakenly switched. His answers for the corresponding weeks have been corrected and can be seen on www.sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Historical Happenings by Tom Marshall

City Council Candidates Forum Explores Historic Preservation

early 90 people were on-hand recently to hear the first debate by candidates for San Clemente City Council. Sponsored by the San Clemente Historical Society, 11 of the 12 candidates discussed their views on the issues including two questions pertaining to historical preservation; one of which is the subject of this column. All candidates profess support for historical preservation. They differ mainly in nuance. The Historical Society has fought for years to limit buildings on Avenida Del Mar and at the top of Del Mar along El Camino Real to two stories. All 11 voiced support for that position. As land use attorney and candidate Dan Bane put it, “We don’t want to overshadow these buildings…Limit heights to make sure our

historic resources are protected.” A couple of our neighboring towns took a jab at the candidates as a result of this question. Candidate Jackson Hinkle lives near the Historic City Hall at the top of Del Mar and promises, “I will uphold the two-story limit and make sure San Clemente doesn’t become another Huntington Beach.” Candidate Bernie Wohlfarth explained how he once took a cruise along the Orange County coast and noted, “The shoreline along San Clemente is awesome. You get to Camp Pendleton, it’s wide-open spaces. At Oceanside, it was disgusting; high-rises right on the bluffs.” Ed Ward agreed. “If you take a look at beach communities up and down the coast, you see those com-

Letters to The Editor

tax-draining schemes; returned Orange County’s $50 million “swiped” vehicle license fees; helped San Juan Capistrano to amend housing laws to increase options for affordable housing for existing units; resolved water quality and other issues. Then you elected me to serve four counties with regard to tax policy, where I became the first Republican chair of the board in 15 years. From this constitutional office, we assisted over 500 taxpayers with vexing issues, resolved appeals and saved lives and businesses daily. I’ve worked hard for you, cleared my name through a grueling forensic analysis and court trial. Understand that wannabe political opponents, with no record of service, regurgitate unfounded smears. Consider the source, my endorsements (law enforcement, Orange County Register included) and record of service. The 2008 crash was terrible, but I know who I am, I know the truth and I want you to know it too. See www.harkeyforcongress.com for more information.

‘SHAMEFUL’ LETTER DIANE HARKEY, Dana Point

It’s shameful that Mr. Sipolski can still not tell the truth after a grueling “civil” jury trial in 2013 where numerous hurtful allegations against me were dismissed or ruled in my favor, including false claims about my home. In fact, the plaintiffs, including Mr. Sipolski, and the court dismissed me with prejudice which means, “We’re sorry, we made a mistake and we won’t do it again.” Nonetheless, letters such as these circulate each election cycle. For the record, I have lived in Dana Point for most of my adult life and worked hard for what I have. I graduated at 17, began supporting my family, started a banking career at the age of 20 and worked my way through community college and UCI, earning a degree in economics, while progressing with my career. I’ve raised a daughter, worked and volunteered in the community for years. I was elected to serve on Dana Point City Council and served as mayor, where we finally approved what is now the Harbor Development Plan. I was elected by citizens to serve three terms in the Legislature, the first to fight against the wasteful High Speed Rail plan and Sacramento’s San Clemente Times October 4-10, 2018

COMMUNITY REALLY DOES EXIST IN SAN CLEMENTE PETER BURBERRY, San Clemente

On a recent Wednesday afternoon, my 6-month-old puppy was viciously set upon by two large dogs on the trail that starts at Carl’s Jr. and heads up past the golf course. He managed to get away but bolted in the direction of El Camino Real. Within an hour, through Facebook and social media, we had four or more cars driving around and multiple people on foot looking for him—I had no connection to

munities have gotten away from their cultural heritage. What makes San Clemente so incredible is not just the beaches, the weather, the people; it’s the historical significance.” Candidate Gene James moved here from another coastal city. “All it took was one walk down Del Mar to know this is where I wanted to live,” he said. Avenida Del Mar business owner and candidate Mikii Rathmann champions the vibe of the street, but cautions, “Maintaining that village culture for which we have won awards comes with responsibility. We need HISTORICAL people…renting space in HAPPENINGS By Tom Marshall those buildings to support this community.” As candidate Wayne Eggleston put it, “We do not want higher density downtown. Parking is an issue.” Candidate Don Brown was on the Planning Commission when the issue first came up. “We voted three or four times. The vote was always six to one in favor of three stories. I was the one vote (against).”

Candidate Jake Rybczyk took it a step further. “I would look into extending it to the T-Street area.” A former city employee, candidate Laura Ferguson said, “By maintaining these design guidelines, it helps protect San Clemente’s heritage…while providing a special meaning for residents and visitors.” The only current councilmember running for re-election is Kathy Ward (no relation to Ed Ward). The two-story limit is now law, however, “There can be three stories where a slope will allow a third story to be tucked underneath.” So the issue will continue. Candidate Tiffany Robson Leet did not attend. In the next column, we will present the candidate views on establishing historic districts in San Clemente. Tom Marshall is a member of the board of directors of the San Clemente Historical Society and a retired journalist. SC

any of these people and cannot thank them enough for giving us their time to help. We even had two amazing teenage girls posting lost dog posters up around the area. Five hours later, thanks to a surfer heading to Trestles, he was found just before he made it to the freeway. In a time when it’s easy to feel that “community” is a dwindling concept, I am deeply grateful to the community that came out (from north and south San Clemente) to help. Without them, it could have ended so much worse.

City Councilmembers will remain, I question any candidate who takes a scorchedearth approach to the very people they would need to be working with to get anything passed. The California we live in is driven by the Legislature in Sacramento and supported by voters. Any candidate to say they are going to drain the swamp is over-promising, given the current laws on the books. Citizens need to know, California voters passed several laws that tie the hands of law enforcement and consequently City Councils. Proposition 36 keeps low-level drug offenders out of the state prison system. This along with the state and federal laws that protect Americans with disabilities and the Fair Housing Act have contributed to the influx of sober living homes. California voters also passed A.B. 109, Prop 47 and Prop 57, which have all changed the way we incarcerate people and have reclassified crimes, a collection of actions increasing both homelessness and property crime. So, beware of things that go bump in the night and candidates who promise everything knowing many statements and promises are dead on arrival. Do not be tricked, San Clemente.

TRICK OR TREAT, SAN CLEMENTE NANCY DAME, San Clemente

I am not referring to Oct. 31. I am referring to Election Day, Nov. 6, which is the day San Clemente voters will be asked to fill the vacancies of three seats of the City Council. There are 12 candidates vying for three seats, so voters can expect a lot of hocus pocus. Leading up to the San Clemente City Council election, the San Clemente Times is publishing six questions, posed to each candidate. The first week it was about the toll road through San Clemente. All 12 candidates said they were opposed. The second and third weeks the answers required a more telling answer. My warning is please pay close attention to answers containing wizardry in which the candidates really do not offer solutions. Please do not be pranked by an individual who holds themselves out as a leader only by criticizing the actions of others. Considering two of the current

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Thursday | 04 TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All seniors 55 or older are welcome to join the Table Tennis Club at the Shorecliffs Terrace Mobile Home Park. Any skill level is welcome and entry is free. 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente. 949.481.2275. jnl5555@yahoo.com. ‘THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY’ Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. In this musical based on the book, Francesca Johnson, a beautiful Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-ravaged Italy, looks forward to a rare four days alone on her Iowa farm as her family heads to the 1965 State Fair. When photographer Robert Kincaid pulls into her driveway seeking directions, it all changes. Tickets are $25. The show runs until Oct. 7. Cabrillo Playhouse. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Friday | 05 LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Join Iva Lee’s for live music every Wednesday through Sunday. For the ultimate live music experience, be sure to reserve a lounge table on Fridays and Saturdays. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. Check their website for the latest performances scheduled. www.ivalees.com. LIVE MUSIC AT OC TAVERN 9 p.m. Future Generations and Zuli will perform. $10 at the door. 21 and older only. OC Tavern, 2369 S. El Camino Real San Clemente. 949.542.8877. www.octavern. LIVE MUSIC AT BARNOA 7:30-10 p.m. Mikey De Lara performs rock and original covers. Live music is every Friday and Saturday night. 831 Via Suerte, Suite No. 106, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com. San Clemente Times October 4-10, 2018

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9: KEVIN SHORT, ARTIST EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION 6-8 p.m. Casa Romantica will present a month-long exhibition of recent works by Kevin Short, a Southern California-based painter and printmaker. Short’s plein air paintings, bordering on abstraction, depict the squinting reflections and distinguishable white-out effects of sunlight’s glow flat on the Southern California coastline and rugged Southwestern vistas. Short will be present at the reception, and complimentary wine and cheese will be provided. Cost is free with regular admission ($5, free for children 12 and younger). Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139 ext. 111, www.casaromantica.org.

Saturday | 06 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. The car show attracts hundreds of car enthusiasts each week. No registration is required and spectators are welcome. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. www.southoccarsandcoffee.com CASPERS PARK FOUNDATION MEETING & OC BIRDS OF PREY CENTER PRESENTATION 9:15-10 a.m. Caspers Park Foundation members meeting. Open to public at 10 a.m. Peggy Chase of the Orange County Birds of Prey Center will provide information and show live raptors. Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.923.2210 or 949.923.2207. www.ocparks.com.

Sunday | 07 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY HALF-PRICE MEMBERS SALE 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The San Clemente Friends of the Library will host its members’ half-

price sale. People can sign up for membership onsite to receive 50 percent off their entire purchase. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar. 949.276.6342. www. ocpl.org/liboc/sc. FARMERS MARKET ON DEL MAR 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar. YOGA ON TAP SERIES 11 a.m.-Noon. Get to know your fellow yogis and beer drinkers at Yoga on Tap. $10 for an hour of yoga and pint of beer. Left Coast Brewing Co., 1245 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. 949.276.2699. www. leftcoastbrewing.com.

Monday | 08 FREE GUITAR LESSONS 5-6 p.m. Free beginner-level acoustic guitar lessons for middle-school to collegeage youth every Monday. Guitars provided or students can bring their own. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. coamusicarts@gmail.com. www.communityoutreachalliance.com. Page 18

BINGO AT GOODY’S TAVERN: PIERPRIDE BENEFIT 7 p.m. Every Monday, Goody’s hosts a bingo night for a charity of the month. PierPride Foundation is the charity this month. Cards are $1 per sleeve, and raffle prizes are offered. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. www. goodystavern.com. STAND-UP 4 KIDS, COMEDY 4-6 p.m. The classes are an entry-level workshop open to young people, ages 6-16, with a good sense of humor who enjoy being funny and making people laugh. This is a six-week workshop that takes place on Mondays. To register and for more information, visit their website at www.studentsofstandup.com. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082.

Tuesday | 09 SC HILL CLIMBERS 8:30-11:30 a.m. Intended for people 50 and older, join the SC Hill Climbers as they hike local San Clemente trails. The group hikes for two to three hours. Hiking routes www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT are changed each week and are about 4-5 miles long. Email jnl5555@yahoo.com for more information. 949.481.2275. OPEN MIC NIGHT 6-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at The Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. Bring your instrument and your voice; The Point supplies the sound system. 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

Wednesday | 10 FREE COMEDY AT BLOOMS IRISH SPORTS BAR 8:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Blooms Irish Sports Bar with food and drink specials. There will be local and professional talent. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 9 p.m.-1 a.m. All levels of musicians are invited to perform at this weekly open

mic. Bring your instruments, or voice, and show off your talent. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. www.knuckleheadsmusic.com.

UPCOMING: OCT. 11-14 CARNIVAL COLOSSAL The carnival includes rides, food trucks, musical performances and more. Hosted by the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. From 2-6 p.m. on Oct. 11, rides will be slower and less noisy for children with special needs. Discount tickets are available until Oct. 10 and can be purchased at the Community Center, Aquatics Center and the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.276.8866. www.san-clemente.org. www.sanclementeparksfoundation.org.

At the Movies: French Filmmaker Takes on the West with ‘The Sisters Brothers’ BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

oaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly and Jake Gyllenhaal are three of the most interesting names in independent cinema. Jacques Audiard is an acclaimed French filmmaker of dramas like A Prophet (2009) and Rust and Bone (2012), who has made a surprising choice for his first American production. Along with English-Pakistani character actor Riz Ahmed, all five men come together for the Wild West satire The Sisters Brothers. In 1851 Oregon, brothers Eli and Charlie Sisters (Reilly and Phoenix) are the most notorious hitmen in the west. Their latest assignment is to go to San Francisco to kill chemist Herman Kermit Warm (Ahmed) and steal his “miracle formula” that spots California gold for their boss. John Morris (Gyllenhaal) is hired by the brothers to track down Warm’s whereabouts. The Sisters Brothers is adapted by Audiard and Thomas Bidegain from Patrick DeWitt’s 2011 novel. For a writer-director who usually takes on some serious, contemporary themes, a western may appear as an odd U.S.

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debut. Granted, The Sisters Brothers isn’t particularly lighthearted and the third act takes a definitely grim turn. But Phoenix, of all the actors, has the character with the most comic relief, which is a different take for the star, and it’s fun for fans to see him be a little loose on screen. Oddly enough, Gyllenhaal is the weakest link here, with his delivery being just a bit off. But one amusing, meta-gag is when Ahmed’s character introduces himself to Gyllenhaal’s character after the actors appeared together in Nightcrawler four years ago. SC

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Ralph Henry Koch, Jr.

John La Londe

Ralph Koch, Jr., was born on August 4th, 1934 in Lennox, California, to Ralph H. and Katherine (Ashmead) Koch. Ralph attended R. Bellarmine Grade School, Notre Dame High School in Studio City, and California Maritime Academy. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Ralph was a member of the Dana Point Yacht Club. Married to Bonnie Davee of San Clemente, they operated El Camino Travel in San Clemente for 62 of their married years. Ralph is survived by his wife, Bonnie, and daughters Karen, Kristianne Riddle and Kathleen Hensel. Services will be held at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Dana Point, CA, on October 12th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Casa Romantica.

John passed away peacefully on September 14 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after complications with back surgery. He was a husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his passion for learning; both in and out of the classroom, where he was an elementary teacher for over forty years. John was born in Cheboygan, MI in 1951 and in his adolescence, moved with his family to San Clemente. He met his future wife, Lissa, at SC High and shortly after graduating from Occidental College, they joined the Peace Corps together. That would be the start of their overseas adventures; having lived in seven different countries. They produced two sons that ended up following in their footsteps as teachers, both at home and abroad. John enjoyed traveling, photography, fishing, and coaching youth sports. He was a quiet fellow, but would adamantly stand up for anyone given the need. Mekka Lekka Hi, Dad. John is survived by his wife, Lissa, sons, James and Robert, brother, Robert, and grandson, Riyaan.

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GUEST OPINION: Wellness and Prevention by Susan Parmelee

Current Drug and Alcohol Trends Among Today’s Youth

oth parents and educational professionals often ask me what substances young people seem to use the most and about current trends. Often, adults who pose this question have a preconceived notion of what the predominant substances are, and not surprisingly, these notions vary. To give the most up-to-date answers, I spent some time reviewing data from the 2017 Monitoring the Future Study out of the University of Michigan. The Monitoring the Future Study is the leading nationwide study on youth substance use. It can be found on-line at www.monitoringthefuture.org. The study notes some regional differences between parts of the country and metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. South Orange County youth have slightly higher rates for vaping, marijuana and alcohol use. But overall, the county is close to the national averages. My concerns about the results: • Thirty-three percent of 12th-grade youth surveyed drank alcohol in the past 30 days, 45 percent of 12th-graders and 25 percent of 10th-graders had been drunk in their lifetime and 20 percent of 12th-graders have been drunk in the past 30 days. This number has been dropping slowly as prevention efforts have been funded through alcohol taxes. However, any teen alcohol use under the age of 18 greatly increases the chance that problems with alcohol and other drugs will stay with this child throughout their life. • Forty-five percent of 12th-graders and 31 percent of 10th-graders have used marijuana in their lifetime, with 23 percent and 16 percent respectively having used in the past month. For all three grades surveyed in the last year, use increased by 1.3 percent. This is the only statistically significant increase in use in the survey. The marijuana our youth is using has very high amounts of THC and the statistics on marijuana addiction may become startling as this generation of youth matures. • There were 27.8 percent of 12th-graders, 23.9 percent of 10th-graders, and 13.3 percent of eighth-graders who report vaping in the past year. This is the first year that vaping has been included in the San Clemente Times October 4-10, 2018

survey. One in ten 12th-graders and one in twelve 10th-graders have vaped marijuana oil—typically the THC levels in this “juice” are 85 to 95 percent. Based on campus activity, we expect to see this number trend upward unless we all work to educate young people on the health risks of e-cigs. Here are some items that counter some of the misconceptions I hear from community members: • Tobacco use is at an all-time low. • Alcohol use continues to trend downward in the past year. • Heroin use is below half a percent; youth overwhelmingly stay away from this highly addictive substance. • Cocaine use is 3.9 percent among 12thgraders. • Prescription drug use is lower than 5 percent and continues to decline. The takeaway from the data is that the current teen perception of adult views on alcohol, marijuana and illicit drug use is key to use prevention efforts. Teens have witnessed the medicalization of marijuana as well as the normalization of recreational marijuana and seem to be viewing this as a safe substance. Today’s youth are inundated by advertising and promotion of alcohol as part of WELLNESS AND our culture and are often PREVENTION introduced to drinking in By Susan Parmelee their homes by a sibling or other family member. Tobacco prevention has been very effective, but has now been countered by extremely effective marketing of the vape industry. Most of our youth choose to make healthy decisions about what they put into their bodies. However, they need the adults in their lives to continue to discuss these topics. This is a great opportunity to engage young people in conversation about these activities and what Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31, means to them. Parents have a huge influence on the decisions their child makes. Children whose parents talk to them about the risks of alcohol and other drugs are much less likely to use them. For tips on how to have these discussions, visit www.raisinghealthyteens.org and www.drugfree.org. Susan Parmelee, the usual author of Wellness & Prevention, is a mental health social worker and one of the founders of the Wellness & Prevention Center, San Clemente. She can be reached at susan@ wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC 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 SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Andrew Kliss

FROM THE ARCHIVES The Casino San Clemente, photographed

possibly during the 1930s or 1940s. Andrew Kliss forwarded this and several other historical photos he said he found at his father’s store, Del Mar Jewelers, years ago. Every week, the San Clemente 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 editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

Pet of the Week: Felix SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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

ne-year-old, “Felix the cat is a wonderful, wonderful cat.” One of the silliest cats you’ll meet, Felix loves to run around the room playing with anything and everything. When he’s through, he’s always ready to hop into your lap for a snuggle. With a sweet boy like him, “You’ll laugh so much your sides will ache. Your heart will go pit-a-pat watching Felix the wonderful cat.” If you would like to know more about Felix, call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

Sudoku BY MYLES MELLOR

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE SC OPEN SKATE CONTEST In Partnership with Friends of San Clemente Foundation

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE STAFF Wendyann Fernandez (Recreation Coordinator) & Peggy Lacayo (Recreation Supervisor) COMMITTEE MEMBERS Stephanie Aguilar, Bill Hart and Peggy Vance SPECIAL THANKS Chef TLC, Dave Duncan, Kona Ice, Lion’s Heart, Neal Mims, Mike Parkyn, Alphonzo Rawls, San Clemente Skatepark Coalition, Shannon Rurup, Fabrizio Santos, Wenrich family, Zebra Coffee SPONSORS Gold: Electric, RBar, SoCal Surf Shop, Stance Silver: Guillobel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Bronze: Frank J. Mogavero DDS MS Best Trick & Prize Sponsor: NikeSB T-Shirt Sponsor: Lux Inks Art: Gritty Arts Vendors: 2x4 Mini Ramp, Basics of Skateboarding, Exposure Skate, Friends of SC, Grom, Power Plant Records, SC Skatepark Coalition, Syck Tricks Prizes: Ballpark Pizza, Blaze

Pizza, Little Fit Hats, Crepic, Nitro Circus, ProTec, Rocket Fizz, Rubio’s, Yogurtland ENTERTAINMENT: Stink Inc.

CARNIVAL COLOSSAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Tamara Tatich (Chair), Beth Apodaca, John Dorey, Carol Gibson (city liaison), Roger Price, Lynna Youngerman SPECIAL THANKS Aloha Acai Bowl, Brew Wings, Chef TLC, Sidewalk Café, Christiansen Amusement/Tom Brown, City of San Clemente, COA, Courtney’s SandCastle, CR&R, Explorers, Fiesta Gourmet, Francis Bebner/Highland Games, Kona Ice, OCFA, Poke Hut, RSVP’s, Sol Agave, The Cut

CORPORATE SPONSOR / COMMUNITY SUPPORT / DOG STATIONS SPONSORS Camp Bow Wow, PSI Outdoor/ Rick Wilson, San Clemente Veterinary Hospital, Valero Gas Station

FRIENDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Dorey – President Tamara Tatich – V.P. Jeff Hartmann – Treasurer Roger Price – Secretary Dan Feinberg – Cyber Café Stephanie Aguilar Cindy Holmes Gerald Loughman Dr. William Thomas Lynna Youngerman ASSOCIATES AND KEY PERSONNEL / VOLUNTEERS Beth Apodaca, Mike Gould, Bill Hart, Hank Lopez, Jim Nielsen, Mary Scobas, Peggy Vance, Rani Varanasi, Ed Vignone

CARNIVAL COLOSSAL (October 11 – 14)

Check out our website for more information about the Foundation, upcoming Carnival & Food Truck Expo + where you can purchase your discount ride tickets! www.friendsofsanclemente.org or call us at 949-276-8866.

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Triton Report BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the San Clemente High School Sports Program, follow us on Twitter @SOUTHOCSPORTS.

Football Rides Momentum into Homecoming Level 5’s all-around champion, Kylie Phillips of Laguna Niguel, and her teammates, including Kirra Schmitt of San Clemente, who earned bronze on bars, celebrate their success at their latest meet. Photo: Meaghan Snedeker

Scoreboard COMPILED BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Our City Scoreboard keeps you updated on all of the local San Clemente youth and community team accomplishments and special individual performances of the week. Email zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com for submission.

Olympica Gymnastics Earns Podium Spots

Olympica Gymnastics’ compulsory gymnasts earned three golds and three bronzes at the Masquerade Mania meet hosted by Precision Gymnastics in Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, Sept. 29. In the 9-to-10-year-old division, Level 5 Kylie Phillips of Laguna Niguel took home first place on vault with a score of 9.525 and tied for third place on bars with Kirra Schmitt of San Clemente, who posted a score of 9.2. Phillips won the all-around title with a score of 36.75. Level 4 gymnast Reese Larson of Aliso Viejo won first place on vault with a score of 9.225 in the nine year old division. Level 3 gymnasts also did well on vault. Eight-year-old Ruby Rock of Ladera Ranch placed third with a score of 9.3, and Hannah Dos Santos of San Clemente placed third with a score of 8.475 in the 5-to-6-year-old division.

Darnold Adjusts to Early NFL Tests

The first quarter of Sam Darnold’s rookie NFL season has been a trial by fire. San Clemente Times October 4-10, 2018

The San Clemente High School alum threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown on his very first NFL regular season play. Not good, but with a steady hand and the support of the New York Jets’ defense and special teams, Darnold helmed the team to a Monday Night Football win at Detroit, 48-17. Darnold, the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, completed 76 percent of his passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns. So far, the opener could be called his best game. In Week 2’s home-opener against Miami, Darnold threw for more yards (334) and completed more passes on more attempts (25 of 41), but the Jets only managed 12 points in a loss, 20-12. Week 3 presented the Jets’ third game in 11 days with a trip to Cleveland on a Thursday night. Darnold completed 48 percent of his passes and threw for two interceptions and no touchdowns as No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield came in late to rally the Browns to a 19-game winless streak-breaking win, 21-17. Darnold faced his third road game, of his first four NFL games, against the league’s best passing and total defense in terms of yards at Jacksonville. Darnold threw for a touchdown and no interceptions, but he threw for only 167 yards in a third consecutive loss, 31-12. Darnold will now look to get some home comfort with three straight Sunday afternoon games at MetLife Stadium against the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings. The Broncos are ranked No. 17 in total defense, the Colts No. 18 and the Vikings are No. 21. SC Page 25

All seems right now for the San Clemente football team. After a bumpy 1-4 start and fourgame losing streak, the Tritons (3-4, 1-0) have won back-to-back games with complete efforts. San Clemente’s defense has stepped up in big ways over the last two games. The Tritons have collected 27 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and three interceptions. They’ve also seemingly played their best when San Clemente has needed it most, late in the fourth quarter. Kade Coury and Cole Batson came up with a fourth-down sack to end Edison’s comeback hopes, and Trenton Brail’s interception put Tesoro to bed last week. Brendan Costello has continued to be the beating heart of the offense but not necessarily with his arm. Costello has been strong in the air with three touchdown passes, but the Oklahoma State commit has also run for 100 yards or more in both games with a touchdown in each, including a 52-yard touchdown to ice the game against Tesoro. The Tritons now have a chance to get their overall record back to even as they welcome El Toro for Homecoming. El Toro (4-3, 0-1) will be looking to stay in the South Coast League playoff race and prove themselves after a 70-0 defeat against Mission Viejo last week. El Toro’s three losses are all by blowout scores and

all to some of the toughest teams in the county with Corona del Mar, Villa Park and Mission Viejo. Under first-year coach Andy Diaz, the Chargers have shown themselves to be a strong passing team and are allowing just over 15 points per game in their wins.

Girls Volleyball Looks to Clinch League Title The San Clemente girls volleyball team continues to take well to the Sea View League. The Tritons (22-8, 6-0) are unbeaten in league this season after a winless South Coast League campaign a year ago. San Clemente has won 11 of its last 12 matches and has an opportunity to win the Sea View League title with a home match against second-place Tesoro on Thursday, Oct. 4. San Clemente beat Tesoro in four sets on Sept. 18. Tesoro has swept its previous three matches between the last match against the Tritons and Thursday’s match.

Boys Water Polo Undefeated in League San Clemente boys water polo has made it through the first half of its league slate unscathed. The Tritons (13-6, 4-0) completed a fourth of eight league games on Tuesday with an 18-4 win over San Juan Hills. San Clemente had a tough bout with rival Dana Hills, 109, but the Tritons have clobbered the league’s other three teams by a combined score of 50-14. San Clemente went 2-3 at the South Coast Tournament two weekends ago with all three losses by one goal each. Their recent performance has been enough to push San Clemente to the No. 8 position in the latest CIF-SS Division 1 and 2 combine poll. San Clemente hosts No. 10 Laguna Beach on Saturday, Oct. 6, and plays at Dana Hills on Oct. 16. SC

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Competitors at last year’s Pacific Paddle Games cross the finish line on the sands of Doheny State Beach. Photo: Daniel Ritz

Time to Bust Out Your Paddle 2018 Pacific Paddle Games are coming to Doheny State Beach this weekend BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

he sun has hardly set on the Ohana Fest, and it’s time for another weekend of good times and fun in the sun down at Doheny State Beach. This weekend, the Pacific Paddle Games are coming to Dana Point, and there’s something for everyone—even if you don’t reckon yourself a racer. The cornerstone of the weekend is the proclass races, but there are also equipment

demos, a fitness zone, good eats and drinks, and all kinds of other family-friendly activities throughout the weekend. “I always love going back to Dana Point each year for the PPGs—the best of the best are there and the conditions are fairly unpredictable, so you never know what you may get on the day,” Australian power paddler Michael Booth recently told SUP Magazine. “A tip is to not let yourself get over-awed by the situation and just focus

on yourself and what you can control. Just go out there, do your best, and most importantly, enjoy it!” In terms of racing, there are three basic categories at the Pacific Paddle Games: technical, distance and pro. The technical category makes the most of the iconic setup at Doheny. Featuring laps in and out of the surf and around marker buoys, these races require athletes to not just be able to paddle fast but also negotiate their boards in the surf, as well as maneuver them in a crowd of other racers. The pro-distance race is a 6-mile race that will consist of two 3-mile laps outside of the surf. There’s also a 3-mile race for the open and recreational racers. The pro division is where the big money and heavy-hitting athletes are. Pro racers are required to compete in both the technical and distance races. When it comes to who’s eligible to compete, there are divisions for pro men and women, pro junior boys and girls, open men and women, open junior boys and girls, open grom boys and girls, as well as a prone division. In addition to established stand-up paddle racing rules, there are a few details that every racer should be aware of heading into the weekend. All SUP distance racers are required to wear a Coast Guardapproved personal flotation device (PFD). Leashes are required for all open competitors, and open youth technical racers will also need PFDs for their events. Additionally, to avoid any serious head injuries, officials are requiring that all youth race divisions wear helmets. In terms of team relays, each team is comprised of four paddlers. At least one must be a female and one must be a junior (17 and under). To keep things fair, there

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

CONRAD ROJAS

Water Temperature: 65-68 Degrees F

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8’ Fair

he Pacific Paddle Games is big-time, even if you’re a small fry. While the pro paddlers garner the lion’s share of the attention, kids like Conrad Rojas take the racing just as serious, work just as hard and deserve just as much applause and respect. A quintessential 13-year-old beach kid, he said he loves getting out on his stand-up paddleboard in Dana Point Harbor as much as he does ripping the inside peaks at T-Street. “I just love to be in the water with my friends and have a good time,” Conrad told the San Clemente Times. An eighth-grader at Shorecliffs Middle School in San Clemente, he’s already logged years of water time—especially with his old man, Rob, who’s an elite paddler himself.

San Clemente Times October 4-10, 2018

are only two pros allowed on any one team (a “pro” is considered anyone who competed in the pro men or pro women technical or distance races, as well as any junior who competed in either the pro men’s or pro women’s events). In addition to all the serious racing that’s going to be going down, the Pacific Paddle Games fitness zone offers a great opportunity to get the body moving without all of the stress of competing. Featuring free yoga and exercise classes, all you have to do to get involved is check the daily schedule, pick a class you want to take and show up. You don’t need to RVSP or anything. Classes are being hosted by event sponsors Maui Jim, OrangeTheory Fitness, Club Pilates and Sea Vibes. And for those who want to get out on the water and try something new, the demo zone is the place to be. Presented by Salt Life, the highly successful demo zone is now in its fourth year. Open to everyone from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, it’s an epic chance for beginners or experts to try out the latest board and paddle designs. With a number of top brands participating, it’s also a good time to talk to the experts and tap into some of their knowledge. You’ll need a valid photo ID or credit card to register. Be sure to visit www.supthemag.com/ ppg/ for additional information. As of press time, Surfline.com is forecasting 3- to 4-foot surf in South Orange County for the weekend of Oct. 6-7. It looks like we’ll be getting our first real shot of west swell this fall, and it’s worth keeping an eye on what Tropical Storm Sergio does. That could also send some swell our way. The weather forecast is calling for clear skies and warm temps with some light winds out of the south. SC

Thursday: Leftover S swell and modest mid period WNW swell. Surf is in the knee-waist high+ (2-3’+) range with chest-shoulder high (4’) sets at standout spots. Light/variable winds early, trending to lightly onshore through mid-late morning then light+ onshore for the afternoon hours.

Conrad Rojas. Photo: Courtesy of the Rojas family

“When I surf, I feel energized, free and calm. My dad is my inspiration. I love to surf with my dad,” Conrad said. “I look up to him in surfing. He has shown me how to surf and guides me.” As far as what he likes to do when he’s

not studying or soaking in the local waters? “I love to travel to different places around the world…to different surf spots,” said Conrad, keeping the dream alive. Good luck to all the groms at Doheny this weekend. Go get ’em! SC

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Outlook: SSE Tropical swell from Sergio expected to build in and peak for the weekend with potential for solid surf. Also, still a little bit of WNW swell mixing in. Morning winds continue to look light, although southerly flow could become an issue. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.