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Fall Sports Preview Tritons Hit the Pool, Courts and Courses S P O R T S / PAG E 2 3

Senior captain Robby Stiefel and the Triton boys water polo team are set to compete in the tough South Coast League. Photo by Jeff Fisher

Counselors Urge Adults to Look Out for Friends

Camp Pendleton Exercises Lead to Weekend Blazes

INSIDE: Shea Center to Host 34th Annual BBQ

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The Capistrano Taxpayers Association, a local taxpayers’ rights group, filed a lawsuit against the city of San Juan Capistrano on August 29, alleging that the city’s tiered water rate structure is in violation of Proposition 218, a state law that require rates to be relative to cost of service. The lawsuit goes on to claim that water rates have financed a “phantom bond” to fund water operations despite no bond ever being issued, and that high rates, as a result of the controversial Groundwater Recovery Plant, could be resolved by purchasing water elsewhere. The City Council discussed the lawsuit during a closed session meeting on Tuesday, September 18. The city has 30 days from the time the lawsuit was filed in Orange County Superior Court to respond.

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Nichole Chambers, former president and CEO of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce pleaded guilty Monday to one felony count of grand theft in excess of $100,000. She was sentenced to one year in jail—minus 40 days for time served and time credits earned—five years of probation and full restitution. A fouryear state prison sentence was suspended.

Chambers was accused of stealing over $129,000, between January 2008 and October 2010, by using the chamber’s credit card and checking account for personal expenses including clothes, child care, dining out, a trip to Las Vegas and other items. Her arraignment and sentencing comes after a lengthy investigation that began in November 2010 when Chambers presented a resignation letter to the chamber board in which she admitted having committed financial misdeeds against the chamber.

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…Beach Parking Funds?

THE LATEST: The city of San Clemente will not consider a proposal for shuttle parking from the San Clemente Community Center to the Pier Bowl, as the City Council voted down a staff recommendation to further develop a proposal to use Beach Parking Fund money for such a project.

The vote came amid a number of policy decisions related to the Beach Parking Fund. City resident Brad Malamud, who is currently suing the city for the refund of the Beach Parking Fund to homeowners, criticized the city, saying that there was not, in fact, a shortage of beach parking in the city. Malamud claimed that the city was ultimately attempting to build commercial parking with public funds on the hope that future development at the Miramar Theatre and the San Clemente Casino would create the need for parking at North Beach and that proposals for parking downtown using beach parking funds were forbidden by law.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council ultimately approved further study on the addition of a lot on El Camino Real near North Beach, as well as the “Gallery site,” at the corner of Avenida Pico and El Camino Real. The council also directed city staff to begin exploring how to pay back funds to taxpayers.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information on Malamud’s lawsuit and future beach parking questions, visit sanclementetimes. com. —Jim Shilander

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… SONGS Meeting?

THE LATEST: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a local meeting for October 9 to discuss the commission’s oversight of San Onofre Nuclear Generating San Clemente Times September 20–26, 2012

Station, as well as to answer questions about issues currently facing the plant.

Even as both units at SONGS remain shut down for now, it has been a busy week for news about the nuclear plant.

NRC chairwoman Allison Macfarlane told a Senate hearing last week that it would likely take “longer than days and weeks,” to review Southern California Edison’s response to a letter focusing on the NRC’s safety concerns for the plant.

“It will be on the order of months to understand whether they have understood well enough the root causes of the problem,” she said, adding, “We will not let this plant start up unless we are absolutely convinced that it is safe to operate.”

Camp Pendleton Fire Department, along with the U.S. Forest Service fought the fire on the ground while Cal Fire provided helicopter support. The fire was considered 100 percent contained late Sunday evening, Welsh said. The fire did not leave the base, despite threatening the Cleveland National Forest at one point. There were no reported injuries and no structures were damaged.

WHAT’S NEXT: Welsh said that the training exercise had been planned in advance for this past weekend, and that it was deemed OK to go forward despite the high heat and dry conditions of this weekend. Welsh said it was possible that in the future, conditions may be taken into account. City Councilman Jim Dahl, a long time firefighter, noted at Tuesday’s council meeting that live fire exercises do not take place during peak periods for the Santa Ana winds, to prevent any danger to property or the city as a whole.

WHAT’S NEXT: A spokesperson for Edison stated that the utility would be taking time to put together its response to the initial letter from the NRC. There is not currently a timeline in place for a restart of Unit 2. Macfarlane stated that Unit 3 would remain shut down for “an unspecified time.”

The October 9 meeting will be held at St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel in Dana Point. The two-part meeting will be held between 6 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

FIND OUT MORE: For more updates, visit sanclementetimes.com.

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FIND OUT MORE: For coverage of the meeting, go to sanclementetimes.com.

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… the Camp Pendleton fires?

THE LATEST: More than 1,200 acres of land burned over the course of the weekend at Camp Pendleton, as fires consumed large tracts of brush land on the base. Public information officer 1st Lt. Ryan Welsh said the fire began Friday, during an artillery training exercise at the Quebec Impact Area of the base. The

… Immigrant Boat Incident?

THE LATEST: Residents in the vicinity of San Clemente State Beach may have had an interesting sight Monday. A small boat, approximately 20 feet in length, carrying eight people, landed at the beach, and the eight people scattered throughout the area, which included the Cypress Shores and Cypress Creek gated communities.

The incident was first reported to California State Park Police, which contacted Border Patrol agents, who responded at approximately 11:30 a.m.

WHAT’S NEXT: Seven individuals were apprehended in the hours after the land-

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ing, six men and one woman. One man was injured while getting off the boat, and was taken to a hospital for treatment. All seven apprehended individuals were found within hours of the initial landing by Border Patrol, State Park Police and Orange County Sheriff’s deputies. The boat that was used to land on the shore sank within an hour of landing due to the heavy surf in the area Monday. One individual still remained at large as of Tuesday.

FIND OUT MORE: See sanclementetimes. com —JS

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… the City Christmas tree?

THE LATEST: The San Clemente City Council voted to plant a new Christmas tree at the San Clemente Community Center Tuesday to replace the old tree, which failed and needed to be removed last month. Beaches, Parks and Recreation director Sharon Heider said her department had been investigating the possibility of replacing the tree before the failure last month.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council seemed to express a preference for a traditional pine at the site, after being given the option of two pines, Norfolk Island and Canary Island, that would hold up to conditions in the city.

The city will also examine the possibility of placing an artificial tree at the end of the San Clemente Pier.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, see sanclementetimes.com.

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CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, September 20 International Wine Tasting 5 p.m.7:30 p.m. The Women’s Council of Realtors of South Orange County present a wine tasting event at Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot.

Admission $30, includes wine and dinner.

Reserve online. Benefits Boys & Girls Club.

2601 Verdugo, San Juan Capistrano, www.wcrsoc.org.

Friday, September 21 Chamber Membership Orientation 12 p.m. Chamber event hosted by OC Tavern, 2369 S. El Camino Real, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Western Day Lunch 12 p.m. Fun event at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center with entertainment by Cowboy Jack; wear your western wear. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Saturday, September 22 Bird Walk 8 a.m.-10 a.m. The Reserve/ Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Monday, September 24 Help with Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Anger 10:45 a.m. Recovery International provides help to gain control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. Meets Mondays. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, 949.458.2504, www.recovery-inc.org.

Tuesday, September 25 After School Club 3:30 p.m. Fun for children 5 and older at the San Clemente Library 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361. 8463, www. sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m.

Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.sanclemente.org.

Wednesday, September 26 General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m. Library Annex Building, Multi-Purpose Room, 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Church Returns to San Clemente u After more than 40 years, the Center for Spiritual Living, Capistrano Valley, is returning to San Clemente. The church has purchased property at 1201 Puerta Del Sol and will begin church services and classes Sunday, October 7. The church began in San Clemente in 1968 but moved to San Juan Capistrano in 1970. Sunday services will continue at the current location at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. through Sunday, September 30. Sunday services and classes at the new location will begin at 10:30 a.m. The church offers several classes for families, teenagers and younger children. For more information, visit cslcv.org.

Casino San Clemente Celebrates 75th Birthday u In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Casino San Clemente, one of the city’s most notable landmarks, will be hosting an open house party called “Blues & Barbeque Birthday Bash” on Sunday, September 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Live music will be provided by the Los Angeles-based Blue Breeze Band and Jay’s Catering will be serving barbecue plates in the Rock Garden for $3 to $5 per plate. Hubert’s Lemonade will serve lemonade and the Exchange Club will be selling beer and wine in the lobby bar for its charity funding. Entertainment for children will be available in the adjoining West Wing. There will also be a video presentation about the historical casino.

There is no charge for admission.

Iron Man Fundraiser Next Friday u In extreme fashion, The Sheckler Foundation decided to give edge to a not-so-iron Iron Man Contest benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area. The event, which helps teams of two grown adults showcase their recreational skills throughout the day, will be held all day Friday, September 28 and will feature competitive events in golf, darts, pool, ping pong, Frisbee golf, lawn bowling and basketball free throws for just $150 per person.

Celebrating its 16th year, The Sheckler Foundation generously agreed to renew their presenting sponsorship of the event, which brings the hometown skate hero, Ryan Sheckler in support of the mission of the Boys & Girls Club. As a new sponsor this year, New Era Cap Company is donating custom-designed event caps.

The event will begin with an 18-hole shotgun start at Shorecliffs Golf Club at 7 a.m., move to San Luis Rey Park for lawn bowling, proceed to the Boys & Girls Club for basketball free throws, ping pong, pool and Frisbee golf, then conclude at the Elks Lodge for darts, libations and appetizers.

Registration fee is $150 per player, or

The Exchange Club will present its annual Lifeguard of the Year award Thursday, September 20 at Irons in the Fire in San Clemente at 11 a.m. The winner will receive a painting as well as other awards. Pictured are Chief of Lifeguards Bill Humphries; Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Sharon Heider; Sharon Evert, who donated the painting; Exchange Club president Gary Bridge; Exchange Club project director Jeremy Conrad and Lifeguard Lt. Rod Mellott.

$300 for a two-person team and includes lunch, an event T-shirt sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank and appetizers upon event conclusion at approximately 5:30 p.m. Teams can earn five additional points to add to their total score by securing team sponsors for $200, maximum of two sponsors or 10 additional points per team.

Interested participants or team sponsors can learn more or register by calling 949.484.0197 or by visiting the website at begreatsanclemente.org .

Candidate Forum will Follow Historical Society Meeting u The annual meeting of the San Clemente Historical Society will be held Sunday, October 7 at 3 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a City Council candidates forum. Both events are open to the public and are free of charge. The meeting and forum will take place at the Community Center Auditorium, 100 North Calle Seville.

SCHS Dance Team Hosts Youth Dance Clinic September 29 u The San Clemente High School Dance Team will be hosting their fall dance clinic, “iDance,” on Saturday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the school’s main gym.

Participants will receive instruction in basic dance moves and learn a dance routine.

Face painting, snacks and T-shirts will also be offered. The clinic costs $60 and is open to all boys and girls ages 5-11. For more information, visit schsdance.org.

Poker Tournament Benefits Families Living with Autism Talk About Curing Autism will be hosting its sixth annual “Ante Up for Autism” event Saturday, September 22, starting at 5 p.m., at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

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This charity poker tournament, featuring celebrities, athletes and professional poker players, benefits families with children diagnosed with autism. Past guests have included Lance Armstrong, Tony Hawk, Ryan Sheckler, Kerry Walsh, actress Amber Lancaster, Alexis Bellino of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” fame and pro poker players Michelle Lau, David Mosikian and Joe Sebok. Cocktails will be served on the resort lawn. A live and silent charitable auction will also be held, and prizes include vacation tickets, a men’s Corum watch and a three-night stay and airfare for two to the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Ga. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit anteupforautism.org.

‘Soul Food’ Event will Feature Music and Spiritual Discussion u People of all faiths, beliefs and backgrounds are welcomed to take in a day of food, music and reflection at this month’s “Soul Food” event, hosted by the Baha’i Center in San Clemente, on Sunday, September 23. The theme of the event will be “Prison of Self,” a reflection on self-imposed limitations on personal and spiritual growth and how they can be overcome.

The event features readings, audio/visual presentations and live music, including jazz vocalist Rana Tabrizi. The event is free of charge. The Baha’i Center is located at 3316 Avenida del Presidente. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the program starts at 11 a.m.

For more information visit soulfoodoc.com.

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Look for the Signs Following a year of parental suicide attempts, SCHS counselor urges adults to watch out for their friends

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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an Clemente High School counselor Patrick Harris has had to get used to talking to students about weighty issues, including suicide. After a rash of suicides at the high school several years ago, the school actually began talking to more students in a serious way about suicide and depression. What Harris was not prepared for, he said, was something like what happened at the school last year, when six parents attempted suicide, and a total of 10 parents reported suicidal feelings or initiated discussion of the topic.

“It happened all year long, throughout the school year,” Harris said. “Some were pretty dramatic.”

While all the reported incidents, including those who simply expressed suicidal feelings, involved mothers of students, Harris said most everything else about the cases differed. “Some were single, some were married. A lot of them, we know, were very stressed, and there were family stressors in many of the cases. Some of it was economic, some of it was people going through marital issues or losing their house.”

San Clemente family therapist Barbara Thomas said that while it’s not necessarily unusual for adults to think about suicide, it is unusual that women would be the ones to make a serious attempt or to successfully commit suicide. The typical profile of an adult suicide is usually an older

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San Clemente High School counselor Patrick Harris said that last school year saw a number of suicide attempts among the parents of students. Harris hopes that letting people know about the signs of suicidal feelings will help adults better recognize them in their friends or coworkers. Photo by Jim Shilander

man, Thomas said. Men do not express suicidal thoughts or threaten suicide as often, Thomas said, but when they do, the attempts are more often successful.

Some of the incidents also differed from the classic patterns because the attempts were often dramatic, including threats to jump off of a bridge, using a knife and one mother even admitted to feeling determined to drive a car with her and her child off of the road.

Harris said that last school year, when the school recognized there was an ongoing problem, they were able to intercede in a couple of cases to get people help. But some don’t get that opportunity.

“Two of those who attempted suicide last year were not getting the help that they needed,” Harris said. For some, their family support is not enough. The support network just isn’t there in some cases.”

Getting help, though, was substantially important. Harris noted that approximately 93 percent of those who get help do not make a suicide attempt.

When the high school decided to confront the problem of teen suicide more

directly several years ago, Harris said it was most successful at getting students to recognize the signs of depression in their friends and fellow students and helping to intervene. Students were also more willing to confide in friends if they were feeling suicidal. Harris hopes that similarly, making people aware of the signs of trouble could be helpful among adults.

Thomas said there are a number of warning signs that spouses and friends could look for. If a friend is known to be having a stressful time in their life—depression brought on by events such as a death of a close member of the family, loss of a job, divorce or a bad diagnosis—some people will suddenly withdraw from their social circle.

“They might stop accepting invitations or start canceling plans,” Thomas said.

“They might seem tearful for no reason.”

Other indications that a friend might be in pain, Thomas said, include sudden changes in appetite as well as sudden personality changes.

“If there’s someone who laughs a lot and suddenly they aren’t laughing, that

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kind of change in personality can indicate there’s a depression that’s not being talked about,” Thomas explained.

Thomas also noted that people shouldn’t worry about being blunt in these sorts of situations.

“You should say, ‘You seem kind of sad,’ and then see what your friend says,” Thomas advised. Other signs that can be watched for, Thomas said, includes giving away possessions or suddenly changing a will. And, though it might seem obvious, if someone expresses suicidal thoughts, it is important to take them seriously.

Harris said that in some of the cases he knew about, there might have been other warning signs, such as use of drugs and alcohol or comments made to other adults.

“They usually said something, but people brushed it under the rug,” he said.

“What’s important is allowing them to start talking it through. Many don’t know how to get help, and other people see it as a stigma. They don’t want to be thought of as being mentally ill.”

Students whose parents are having problems “try to put on a brave face,” and some would try to downplay what was happening to their parents, Harris said.

“You don’t tend to see any acting out at school,” Harris explained. “If they say anything about it, they might just say ‘She was acting crazy’ or ‘She was emotional.’”

Others have tried to avoid the situation altogether.

Harris said one student actually called the hospital to report a suicide attempt by her mother, went to the hospital, and then came in to take a test on the same day.

The most important thing to do is to get help. Those who get the help they need are often the ones best equipped to make it through dark periods and ultimately find hope during periods of hopelessness. Emergency psychiatric evaluations in Orange County can be accessed at 866.830.6011 or 714.834.6900 and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline can be accessed at 800.273.8255. Guides as to what to look for and risk factors for suicide can be found at suicidepreventionlifeline. org/Learn/RiskFactors. SC

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Water District Candidates Appeal For Votes San Clemente Voters Will Help Choose Three Directors

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ome San Clemente voters will be voting on candidates for South Coast Water District 3. Here are the candidate statements sent to the Orange County Registrar. The full text of the statements can be found at sanclementetimes.com.

DICK DIETMEIER Retired Marine Officer A reliable water supply continues to be a critical component of our daily life in this community. The last few years have challenged the idea that we have or can get all the water we would ever need.

Increasingly we are being required to exercise additional judgment in the use of the water sources that meet our needs.

You are both the user and the owner of the water district. How much you plan to use contributes to your costs.

If elected, I will continue to work for appropriate financial management, transparency of operational contracting and to sustain current levels of training and staff performance…

RICHARD GARDNER Director, South Coast Water District The water and wastewater business is very important to all of us in SoCal. Although we do more to conserve and use less water, are bills are increasing.

SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY KEVIN DAHLGREN 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.

Sunday, September 16 DRUNK IN PUBLIC Avenida Palizada, 200 Block (11:11 p.m.)

A call reported a drunken woman whom the caller watched stumble through the parking lot of an apartment complex before lying down between two cars.

KIDNAPPING Avenida Pelayo, 100 Block (10:31 p.m.)

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We can do more to provide cost efficient service to our customers. That is why I requested an organizational efficiency study that provided many ways to improve our service. This plan should be implemented.

As water shortages become real, we will need to transition to an allocation based rate structure like MNWD, IRWD and many other agencies. In this way families will be provided with the amount of water they will need for the number of residents and weather conditions not just an arbitrary tier pricing system…

WAYNE RAYFIELD Director, South Coast Water District Our District must: reduce our use of increasingly scarce and expensive imported water by continuing as an active partner in developing ocean desalination and other local water sources; continue to inform customers about why and how to conserve water; expand the use of recycled water; ensure the sewer tunnel is rehabilitated promptly to protect ocean water quality and our quality of life; ensure that every expense is necessary and cost-effective; provide a safe and reliable water supply with emphasis on emergency preparedness; and, aggressively seek outside funding for District projects to reduce the financial burdens on

you, the District’s customers and owners.

GARY “WATER WATCH DOG” LANGDALE Retired Finance Manager Let’s stop recycling the same old political faces and bring in some new blood with innovative new practical and affordable solutions to: Reduce the water/ sewer rate increases bring real watchful and responsible oversight to the District stop the waste of your dollars on real estate development projects reduce general and administrative costs at the District, I acquired a unique and detailed understanding of water issues, especially financial. I participated in all board and committee meetings and, since my retirement, I’ve continued to follow the issues and frequently attend District meetings…

Our project was featured by the Tri City Water Savers at their most recent water conservation forum.

Time for sensible and affordable change!

I’d be honored to earn your vote.

a graduate of Dana Hills High School and CSULB. Both daughters also attend Dana Hills.

I understand that water is a precious resource, and have been passionate about protecting it. For nearly a decade I’ve served as Chairman for Surfrider Foundation’s South OC Chapter, devoting thousands of hours in educating and promoting responsible water management.

Like many working families concerned about the cost of water for home and business. I am committed to keep our water rates and usage as low as possible...

RICK ERKENEFF Dana Point Businessowner Born in South Orange County, I’ve lived in Dana Point for over 40 years. Fortunate to raise my family in Lantern Village, I’m

JOEL BISHOP Business Owner Since I left the South Coast Water District Board six years ago, our water rates have increased 75%. Doheny State Beach has continually been rated as one of the filthiest beaches in the state. The threat of drought looms over us and the limited supply of water from the Colorado River is being stretched to its limit. It’s time to return strong leadership to the SCWD. It’s time to get back to the basics and right this ship. It’s time to reduce Director compensation and excessive perquisites.

We need transparency and candor from our elected leaders. It’s time to say no to the status quo… SC

gaged in a verbal argument in the parking lot of Target. The caller, who attempted to mediate the argument, stated both the man and woman had threatened to hurt him. Shortly after the man dialed police, the man and woman left the area in a black Lexus sports-utility-vehicle.

A business owner called police after a noticeably intoxicated woman refused to move out of the parking space where she was sitting. The business owner stated she was preventing customers from parking in the space, which was designated for his business.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Avenida Cordoba, 100 Block (1:05 p.m.)

A man was reportedly attempting to remove a tree using ropes and was impeding traffic for a long period of time.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1600 Block (12:12 p.m.)

A man called police after another customer at a business “shook his hand too hard and aggressively smacked him on the back”.

ABANDONED VEHICLE Calle Altea/Camino Mira Monte (10:11 a.m.) A patrol check was requested for three vehicles parked on the street that had not been moved in more than three weeks. A black Chevy Suburban, a white Toyota Highlander, and a black BMW 328i had been parked in the same spots for several weeks according to the caller, who had no information regarding the owners of the vehicles.

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DISTURBANCE Avenida Algodon, 100 Block (9:44 p.m.)

A patrol check was requested for a residential neighborhood where an unknown woman was walking around the street screaming that she is the “Anti-Christ”.

The caller described the woman as normal build with light blonde hair, wearing a burgundy poncho and blue jeans.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Gaviota, 200 Block (11 p.m.)

A woman called police after she dropped her 16-year-old son off at his friend’s house and a suspicious man followed the boys with a flashlight. The unknown man then returned to his white panel van with “wood covering the windows like a painter’s van.”

The van was last seen at the bottom of Avenida Gaviota.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Train Station (7:18 p.m.) Amtrak employees called police after a man was disturbing several passengers on the train.

Train security had the man detained and would meet a deputy at the platform to file a report.

a family member that several of their family members had been kidnapped. The caller’s cousin, who was out of town on business, told her that his wife, 10-year-old son, and 12-year-old daughter may have been kidnapped from their home in San Clemente. No further details could be given at this time.

STOLEN VEHICLE LOCATED Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (9:46 a.m.)

A young man called police after locating his vehicle, which had been reported stolen the previous day. He believed his friends had played a prank on him by moving his car without telling him. The man was advised not to drive the car until he cleared the report with the deputy en route to his location.

TERRORIST THREAT REPORT Avenida Vista Hermosa, 900 Block (6 p.m.) A man and woman were seen en-

DRUNK IN PUBLIC El Camino Real, 2400 Block (1:51 p.m.)

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ILLEGAL PEDDLING Avenida Pico, 900 Block (2:54 p.m.) A call to police reported a man in the parking lot of Albertsons asking people for money. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Despite the Heat, it Really is Fall New school year brings new chances for memories

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parents skip this opportunity to sneak a peek into their child’s class schedule and experience first-hand how students spend the school day.

With only one student enrolled at SCHS this fall, I’m looking forward to meeting my son’s teachers and strolling the campus instead of sprinting from class to class trying to meet teachers from two different class schedules.

In addition to Back to School Night, my calendar marks another important appointment on October 1: My youngest son takes his behind-the-wheel driving test at the DMV, too.

Provided he passes his test, I’ll happily bid farewell to spending mornings in the SCHS parking lot jockeying for a curbside spot, and I’ll also gladly say goodbye to wasting afternoons weaving through traffic tie-ups on Pico and Presidio.

Crossing congested commutes off my calendar will add several hours of free time to my week. Free time seems to be something I have a lot of since receiving my parenting pink slip last month from my oldest son as he went off to college.

Two weeks ago I decided to simply

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ecent record setting temperatures tried to disguise the onset of fall, but despite the heat familiar signs surfaced as students brought backpacks, books and LIFE’S A BEACH brown bag lunches back

By Shelley Murphy to school campuses.

Every September, students ritualistically return to school anxiously anticipating the year ahead. But, by mid-month many students manage to settle into routine schedules as teachers prepare for Back to School Night.

San Clemente middle schools host their Back to School Night this week, elementary schools open their doors on October 2, and San Clemente High School welcomes parents on October 1.

The annual evening event provides a chance for parents to meet teachers and to learn about the coming year’s curriculum.

It’s also a great way for parents and teachers to connect and an excellent opportunity to ask questions.

Every year it surprises me how many

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replace the shower curtain in my boys’ bathroom, but instead, I stretched the task into long afternoon trips to Lowe’s and a mini-remodel.

Lately, I’m spending so much time at Lowe’s that I even missed the Nordstrom bonus triple points shopping days last week. Any day now, I expect Nordstrom management to assume I’m in peril and initiate a police welfare check.

Even though my son and I discussed plans to manage his unrestricted freedom when he’s away at school, I deliberately delayed thinking about my impending independence. Instead I spent lots of time, and money, at Target buying stuff for his dorm and avoiding the reality of an empty bedroom and a quiet house.

Recently, I asked moms of college freshman how they’re coping with the transition from full-time mom to mandatory retirement. Most are embracing their newfound freedom and enjoying reinventing themselves—they’re determined that an empty nest need not translate to an empty life.

Yet, many moms still admit to feelings of loneliness and loss as they wrestle with finding an emotional balance between let-

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ting go and encouraging independence.

Some friends say they’re revisiting goals they set before children, such as learning a foreign language, practicing popular songs on the piano, taking exotic cooking classes and joining challenging athletic programs.

One mom I know recently returned to her career before kids. After cashing her first paycheck in over 18 years, she enthusiastically declared her days of volunteering dead. Also, as the oldest employee in the office she’s relishing her role as the nurturing mentor.

My current plans include really reading the book selected for book club before going to the next meeting, coaxing our rescue dog into the car and onto the beach trail, and familiarizing myself with the Lowe’s How-To Projects center.

I’m settling into fall, and like students starting the new school year, I’m reluctantly beginning a new chapter and learning to turn the page. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@ sanclementetimes.com.

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

thursday

INTERNATIONAL WINE TASTING 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The Women’s Council of Realtors of South Orange County present a wine tasting event at Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot. $30 includes wine and dinner. Reserve online. Benefits Boys & Girls Club. 2601 Verdugo, San Juan Capistrano, www.wcrsoc.org.

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TAB BENOIT & THE DELTA 88’S 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. $18-$20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

DJ DIVEL 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Music on the patio at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

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FOREIGN FILM FRIDAY 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The Dana Point Library shows Farewell to Manzanar. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

FRIDAYS AT THE SHORE: DJ CHRIS COTE 9 p.m.12 a.m. The editor in chief for TransWorld Surf magazine spinning a mix of ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today’s hits at The Shore. 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.481.6089, www.theshoresanclemente.com.

WINE TASTING AND MUSIC 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music

by Angelika Wilson and wine tastings at DaVine Food & Wine. Get five tastes for $15. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

AT THE MOVIES: ‘ARBITRAGE’ KEEPS YOU GUESSING The protagonist of Nicholas Jarecki’s Arbitrage, played by Richard Gere, is almost a dramatic take on Jim Carrey’s character in Liar Liar (1996). Both men make a living off of lying and succeeding at it. But instead of given one day of completely telling the truth and getting in trouble like in Liar, Gere gets into more trouble and the only way to stay out of it is to lie even more. This is a guy with billions, part of a very powerful trust fund, and very much loved by his wonderful family. And he’s keeping it together by not telling the truth. From the beginning of Arbitrage, we discover that Robert Miller (Gere) is in the middle of secretly committing a fraud with a sale of his empire, and that while having a seemingly happy relationship with his wife (Susan Sarandon) and children © Lions Gate (Brit Marling and Austin Lysy), also maintains a young mistress (Laetitia Casta). But then the film has a sudden Psycho effect involving a car crash, death and a cover-up, that causes the whole plot to thicken. Tim Roth and Nate Parker also co-star in this stellar cast, with great performances from Gere, Marling and Parker.

Jarecki’s script is definitely along the lines of ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ and keeps you intrigued throughout without skipping a beat. Miller is in far over his head and we’re glued to our seats to see if it can all be fixed in 100 minutes. —Megan Bianco

saturday

JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Casa Romantica’s exhibition opens to the public, featuring 130 photographs in two collections, The Fine Art of Jazz and Portraits from the Golden Age of Jazz. $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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HISTORY OF DANA POINT WALKING TOUR 4:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Meet at the Blue Lantern Gazebo—at the terminus of Blue Lantern. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, 949.542.4755, www.danapoint.org.

TOOLS FOR TRADE: ACAI BOWLS 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Free event at The Ecology Center featuring a cold, tasty and healthy treat. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org FUNNIEST HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY 8 p.m. Comedy at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

MIKE ARGUELLO 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Musician from 2000lbs. of Blues at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

KROQ EPICENTER FESTIVAL 11:30 a.m. All ages music festival at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater featuring Stone Temple Pilots, Deftones, Bush and much more. Tickets start at $40. 8808 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, 949.212-0360, www.livenation.com.

‘THE LOVE MASTER’ CRAIG SHOEMAKER 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Stand-up at the Irvine Improv. $22. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv.com.

sunday

BARREL 27 WINERY TASTING 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Wine tasting at San Clemente Wine Company featuring Barrel 27 Winery with seven tastes for $15. 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com

ORANGEMAN TRIATHLON 7 a.m. The half-iron distance triathlon begins in Dana Point and makes its way through San Juan Capistrano on Ortega Highway. General entry $295. 949.419.5005, www.orangemantriathlon.com.

THE RACERS 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Final day to view the exhibit on endurance car racing with vintage photos at KONA Gallery and Photojournalism Center. 412 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.481.3747, www.thekonagallery.com.

EURYDICE 2 p.m. New play debuts at the South Coast Repertory with shows through Oct. 14. Regular tickets $48. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555, www.scr.org.

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FEAST FOR THE FELINES LUNCHEON 1 p.m. Event at The Vintage Restaurant to benefit Healing Hope Cat Sanctuary. $45. RSVP. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.337.8372, www.healinghopecatsanctuary.org.

SOUL FOOD 11 a.m. Free faith event with live music at The Baha’i Center. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.433.9555, www.soulfoodoc.com.

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MONDAY NIGHT LAUGHS 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY 10 a.m. Trouble with the Curve at the Krikorian San Clemente. 641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7610, www.kptmovies.com.

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BENNY/FLAMENCO 7 p.m.10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

ALFRED HITCHOCK’S THE 39 STEPS 8 p.m. Comedy thriller at The Laguna Playhouse. $30-$65. 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787, www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

wednesday

WINE TASTING 7 p.m.8 p.m. Four-course food and wine pairing at St. Roy Chef’s Pub at Vine.

Cost $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING SERIES 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Eight-week It’s Your Money workshop at the Ocean Institute. Topic: Financial Planning. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

MICROBREWS BY THE MISSION 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy microbrews and food at local downtown San Juan Capistrano venues. 949.493.4700, www.sanjuanchamber.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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To Russia, with Love of Dance Bolshoi Ballet experience opens new world for San Clemente woman

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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an Clemente’s Emily Ross has been dancing since she was a toddler but didn’t start to seriously pursue ballet until she was 12. It seems to have taken.

Ross, who graduated from San Clemente High School last spring, just returned to the United States after spending five weeks studying ballet at the Bolshoi Ballet, and Russian language education, as a participant of the U.S. State Department’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth.

“For a ballerina, the dream is to go to Russia,” Ross said. After a friend, Mable Yiu, participated in the program in 2010, Ross decided to pursue it. “Since she went, it sort of was a dream of mine to go.”

Ross had been studying at the Bolshoi’s intensive training program in New York before hearing that she hadn’t been selected to go to Russia. But that changed.

“I was called three days before we were supposed to go saying that they had an opening, and that I would be able to go,” Ross said. “I didn’t actually leave with the

rest of the group. I had to fly by myself.”

Ross said it took about a week to get her visa before she was able to catch-up with the rest of her class. She continued training with the Bolshoi in New York for an extra week before making her way to Moscow.

In New York, the program was entirely focused on dancing, but in Moscow, there was a more rounded approach.

When she arrived, Ross was hustled into the program but not into the dance studio.

“My first day, I missed ballet, so I started with the language class, and I had a test my first day.”

Despite the initial craziness, Ross said she made good progress on the language courses, which may have been helped by the number of cultural outings, as well as the opportunity to converse with instructors and her fellow students in Russian.

“I definitely want to continue (studying) Russian,” Ross said. “I ended up taking the equivalent of about two years of Russian there, and my dance teachers here speak it, so it will be a good opportunity to practice.”

Ross and the other 14 members of the program also got to have dinner with the U.S. Ambassador to Russia while in Moscow.

Emily Ross of San Clemente just returned from taking classes in ballet and Russian language with the Bolshoi Ballet as part of a state department language program. The recent SCHS graduate says she’s hoping to perform ballet full-time, as well as continue her language training. Courtesy photo

There were also some challenges associated with the dancing. Ross said it was a major challenge to get used to the different type of floor that is used for ballet in Russia. Raked floors angle the stage toward the audience, so dancers upstage are actually slightly higher up than those close to the audience. To help with this, and to help enhance the ballet portion of the training, Ross also had gymnastics

training while in Russia.

The time in Russia has only convinced Ross further that she would like to make a career of dance. She is continuing her ballet instruction at V & T Dance in Laguna Hills, while attending Vanguard University in Costa Mesa. “It’s definitely something I want to do full time,” Ross said. “I’m going to school as the backup, for after my career or if I suffer an injury.” SC

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SC SECOND GRADER WINS STATE BMX TITLE

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Ryan Goodwin has been blazing up the BMX track lately and in the process, he’s making a name for himself.

Goodwin, a 7-year-old second grader at Vista Del Mar elementary, won the USA BMX California State Championship race on September 8 at the Orange Y BMX Track in Orange, Ca. He came into the race as one of the top qualifiers after finishing first in three consecutive qualifying events in the USA BMX regular racing season.

The win at State gave him a perfect score and capped his unbeaten season. The first place finish also helped

Ryan Goodwin, 7, with his bike and State Championship trophy. Courtesy photo

Goodwin solidify his ranking as the No. 1 USA BMX 7-year-old racer.

Goodwin’s rise to the top has been a result of hard work and determina-

tion. Last year, he placed fifth in the overall standings for his age group and even at a young age, he knew he could push himself to finish at the top next time around.

“I worked really hard on my starts this year. I was really hoping I could win, but going into the race (at State), I wasn’t sure,” Ryan said in a press release. “Winning was the best feeling ever.”

Racing appears to be inherent in the Goodwin family as Ryan’s 5-year-old brother, Travis, placed 10th overall among 5-year-olds at State. — Steve Breazeale

Fall Sports Preview: Tritons Gear Up for 2012 Season Athletes Take the Stage at San Clemente High School good, in addition to Dana Hills and Trabuco Hills,” Proodian said.

With the Tritons pegged as an early preseason favorite, they look to have another strong season and playoff run.

—Darian Nourian

By Darian Nourian and Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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he fall sports season is already underway at San Clemente High School. While some teams are in a rebuilding phase, others are primed to make runs at league and CIF titles. The 2011 girls cross country team hung a State title banner up in the rafters and this year’s team is poised to bring back another. The girls volleyball squad is the reigning South Coast League champs but lost a good amount of seniors to graduation. Will they be able to bounce back? As usual at San Clemente High, there are all kinds of storylines going on. Here is what you need to know heading into the 2012-2013 fall sports year.

Make sure to get your updates and game stories in our sports section at sanclementetimes.com and follow our brand new sports Twitter feed @SouthOCsports for up to the minute news and scores.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • The San Clemente girls cross country team enters the 2012 season not only as the No. 10 ranked team in CIF Division I but also as the defending CIF Southern Section and State Regional champions.

With a core group of last year’s team returning, the Tritons have high expectations for this season. According to head coach Dave Proodian, the team has a great shot at hanging another banner in the gym.

“We are looking to keep the inertia from last year’s team and keep rolling with our success,” Proodian said.

Proodian mentioned that his team has a very strong core group of 11 girls, but since he can only run seven each race, the restrictions could pose some problems down the road.

“It takes seven girls running on all seven cylinders each race in order to be successful,” Proodian said.

Proodian, a science teacher at San Clemente, likes to take his classroom teachings and apply it to the crosscountry team. He states that, like an atom, the runners need to have strong nuclear bonds to one another if they are to succeed. In cross country, “pack running” is the way to maximize points, as all a teams’ runners ideally finish at around the same time, according to Proodian.

With that in mind, Proodian stresses the importance of his runners sticking together.

Leading the way for the Tritons this season will be the reigning back-to-back South Coast League Champion,

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Seven of the top cross country runners (left to right): Amber Eisele, Melissa Eisele, Gracie Georgi, Madison Huffman, Sara Kebede, Sydney Szabo and Kristen Laurent. Photo by Darian Nourian

• GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE • Date 9/8 9/15 9/22 10/3 10/13 10/20 11/1 11/10 11/17 11/24

Opponent Location Time Laguna Hills Invite Laguna Hills 8 a.m.

Woodbridge Invite Woodbridge 3 p.m.

Dana Hills Invite Dana Hills 8 a.m.

SCL Cluster Meet Irvine Regional Park 2 p.m.

OC Championships Irvine Regional Park 8 a.m.

Mt. SAC Invite Mt. SAC TBA SCL Finals Irvine Regional Park 1 p.m.

CIF Prelims Mt. SAC TBA CIF Finals Mt. SAC TBA State Meet Fresno TBA

junior Melissa Eisele, who is already getting looks from Division I college programs, according to Proodian.

“Our team has worked hard and together and all of our training has really paid off,” Eisele said. “Hopefully, we can win our league this year, and repeat as CIF and state champions.”

After losing the South Coast League title to Trabuco Hills by only one point last season, winning league is one of the main goals for the Tritons this year, according to coach Proodian.

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY • In 2012, the San Clemente boys cross country team will transition out of the demanding South Coast League into the almost equally brutal, Sea View League. With the league including some of the state’s top teams in Capistrano Valley, San Juan Hills and Aliso Niguel, the Tritons are just looking to be in the hunt for a CIF berth when league finals roll around.

“We have a really good group of young guys,” coach Dan Johnson said. “We have a solid, core group of five guys, but we are still looking to fill those two remaining spots, either with a couple of our returners, or with a couple of our young guys.”

The Triton’s top runner this year is senior Sergio Flores, who will be running his third year on varsity.

“My goal this year is to run under 15:30 and make CIF,” Flores said.

It seems to run in the family, as Flores’s brother, Mario, was a top runner at San Clemente years ago. The elder Flores now runs at Cal Poly Pomona and is helping out with this year’s varsity team.

Senior Bryan Dunne and juniors Matt Parker, Dylan Gemma and Kevin Mariano, who is currently injured, round out the top five for the Tritons. —DN

• BOYS CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE • Date 9/8 9/15 9/22 10/2 10/13 10/20 11/1 11/10 11/17 11/24

Opponent Location Time Laguna Hills Invite Laguna Hills 8 a.m.

Woodbridge Invite Woodbridge TBA Dana Hills Invite Dana Hills 8 a.m.

SVL Cluster Meet Irvine Regional Park 1 p.m.

OC Championships Irvine Regional Park 8 a.m.

Mt. SAC Invite Mt. SAC TBA SVL Finals Laguna Hill 1 p.m.

CIF Prelims Mt. SAC TBA CIF Finals Mt. SAC TBA State Meet Fresno TBA (Cont. on page 24) www.sanclementetimes.com

SPORTS & OUTDOORS (Cont. from page 23) GIRLS GOLF • This season ushers in a new era for the San Clemente girls golf team, as coach Mike Hurlbut welcomes one of the youngest teams he has ever had.

“This is the first time ever having four freshmen make the varsity golf team,” Hurlbut said.

This talented group of freshmen brings back glimpses of Michigan basketball’s “Fab Five” from the 1991 season.

This “Fab Four” at San Clemente is made up of freshmen Sarah Duncan, Juliet Duralde, Isabella Seeburger and Madison Wiedeman.

While the Tritons have a large group of young talent, they also return some players with experience. Those returning are: seniors Elyse Kojima, Paige Yomogida, Anne Williams, Amanda Huffman and sophomore standout Alex Cooper.

With this combination of young talent and esteemed veterans, the Tritons are hoping to reach the postseason after not qualifying last year.

They will host the ninth annual Rainbow Sandals/ Lady Triton Invitational this Saturday, September 21, at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. The tournament will feature over 100 players from more than 20 schools from around the area. —DN • GIRLS GOLF SCHEDULE • Date 9/4 9/6 9/13 9/14-15 9/18 9/20

Opponent Location Time El Toro Shorecliffs 2:30 p.m.

El Toro Talega 3 p.m.

Trabuco Hills Dove Canyon CC 2:30 p.m.

Palm Desert Tourney TBA TBA Laguna Hills Laguna Woods TBA Laguna Hills/ San Clemente Muni 2 p.m.

Palm Desert 9/21 Rainbow Sandals/ SC Muni 12:30 Lady Triton Invite 9/25* Tesoro Tijeras Creek 4 p.m.

9/27* Tesoro Bella Collina 2:30 p.m.

10/1 LB Wilson Tourney Recreation Park 7 a.m.

10/2* Dana Hills El Niguel CC 2:30 p.m.

10/4* Dana Hills Bella Collina 2:30 p.m.

10/8* Trabuco Hills Bella Collina 2:30 p.m.

10/10* San Juan Hills San Juan Hills 3:30 p.m.

Golf Club 10/11* San Juan Hills Talega 3 p.m.

10/15-16 SCL Finals TBA TBA

• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE • Date Opponent 8/30 Chaparral 9/6 El Toro 9/11 Huntington Beach 9/18 Edison 9/21-24 Dave Mohs Tourn.

9/27 Capo Valley 9/28-29 Capo Valley Tourn.

10/2* Trabuco Hills 10/4* Tesoro 10/9* Mission Viejo 10/11* Dana Hills 10/12-13 California Challenge Tourn.

10/18* Trabuco Hills 10/22* Tesoro 10/24* Mission Viejo 10/29* Dana Hills

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Trabuco Hills San Clemente Mission Viejo San Clemente

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FOOTBALL • The Tritons (4-0) cruised through their first three games of the season, outscoring those opponents 135-20. Their most recent game, against La Costa Canyon on September 14, was a tougher test. The Tritons went on to win the game 21-10 but took a hit to their depth chart in the process. Senior quarterback Sean Donnelly injured his throwing shoulder and has been diagnosed with a minor strain. Backup quarterback Sam Darnold was put in the game but quickly injured his throwing hand and had to leave as well. Darnold was set to visit a specialist this week and is listed as day to day according to head coach Jaime Ortiz. That left junior third stringer Loren Applegate as the Tritons only option and he filled in effectively and helped seal the Triton victory by playing for about a quarter and a half. The Tritons take to the road this week to play Newport Harbor on September 21.

Check www.sanclementetimes.com for a full game recap/ schedules and more. —Steve Breazeale

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GIRLS TENNIS • The Tritons girls tennis team is a relatively young one this year after losing 10 players to graduation, six of whom were starters. Among those who graduated was the team’s top player, Sophia Bott, who is now playing at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

The team has three returning starters from last year and four players returning altogether.

“With lots of new players, we are working hard and the girls are improving on a week-to-week basis,” head coach John Stephens said.

The Tritons top two players this year will be returning seniors Ashlynn and Kayleigh Hall, who make up the No. 1 and No. 2 singles spots on the team. Junior Julia Yeam is the No. 3 singles players and will also play the role on the Tritons No. 1 doubles team.

The team also welcomes some young talent this year.

Natalie Nasonghkla, Stephie Nielson, Taylor Bonghi and Kendall Hawkes are all freshman newcomers to the varsity team and will all be playing a role, according to coach Stephens.

“It’s hard to make up for the lost talent, but we have a great group of girls and our goal is to finish in the top

*Denotes league play

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • After losing some key players to graduation, the Tritons return a very young team with little experience at the varsity level. There are only three players from last year’s South Coast League championship team on this year’s roster.

“We have a group of all-around good volleyball players, but we are still working on meshing as a team,” head coach Rob O’Rear said. “That strong team bond should improve as the season goes on and will come about after we establish some confidence and rhythm.”

The team returns a two-year varsity letterman in senior libero/defensive specialist Makenzie Northrup, who is committed to play volleyball at Villanova University.

Coach O’Rear also mentioned that the team returns a couple of offensive weapons this year in junior outside hitter Taylor Brubaker and senior middle blocker Haley Kool, who was a starter last year before she was sidelined due to injury.

With a team of two freshman, four sophomores, five juniors and only two seniors, the Tritons will be considered one of the youngest teams in the county this year, but under the instruction of long-time head coach Rob O’Rear, should be in the hunt for another South Coast League title and a CIF playoff berth. —DN

Location San Clemente El Toro Huntington Beach Edison TBA Capo Valley Capo Valley San Clemente Tesoro San Clemente Dana Hills TBA

three of our league and clinch a CIF playoff berth,” Stephens said. —DN

• GIRLS TENNIS SCHEDULE • Date 8/27 8/28 8/30 9/4 9/6 9/10 9/13 9/17 9/20* 9/25* 9/27* 10/2* 10/3 10/9* 10/11* 10/16* 10/18* 10/22 10/22 10/23

Opponent Location Northwood (scrim) Northwood CDM Doubles Corona Del Mar Tourney Edison San Clemente Los Alamitos San Clemente Fountain Valley Fountain Valley Huntington Beach San Clemente Laguna Beach Laguna Beach Mater Dei San Clemente Tesoro San Clemente Mission Viejo Mission Viejo El Toro San Clemente Dana Hills Dana Hills Capo Valley San Clemente Tesoro Tesoro Mission Viejo San Clemente El Toro El Toro Dana Hills San Clemente SCL Prelims (Var) LN Racquet Club SCL Prelims (JV) Mission Viejo SCL Finals (Var/JV) LN Racquet Club

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BOYS WATER POLO • Coach Marc Parker really likes this year’s version of the boys water polo team. There are five returning seniors who played significant roles in the Tritons run to the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS playoffs coming back and a solid mix of what Parker likes to call “blue chip” underclassmen have emerged on this year’s squad. The blue chippers include several sophomores and a freshman that have stepped up in the summer and look to make an impact.

“I think we have great senior leadership…It’s one of the best (groups) I’ve had in years,” Parker said. “It’s going to be a tough go with El Toro and Dana Hills (in league), but I think we have enough talent to win.”

Parker has preached the importance of defense to his team in the early goings. The offense has historically always been there for the Tritons (4-2) and sometimes the defense has been slightly overlooked, according to Parker.

He is trying to remedy that situation by focusing mainly on his team’s ability to defend over the summer.

The young Triton team has already had success in the six games they’ve played this season. They picked up three wins last weekend at the Clovis West Tournament, where they lost in the quarterfinals, and picked up another solid, non-league victory over Clovis West.

Look for senior captains Robby Stiefel (outside attacker) and Derek Cousineau (center) to lead the way for the Tritons. Stiefel is a skilled shooter and can go on streaky scoring sprees at any given moment, according to Parker.

Cousineau is just now returning to the Tritons lineup after suffering a hip injury. Freshman Damjam Kertesz is one of Parker’s blue chip players who has worked his way into getting more playing time. —SB SC • BOYS WATER POLO SCHEDULE • Date Opponent Location 9/20-22 South Coast TBA League Tournament 9/25* Capistrano Valley TBA 10/1 Tesoro TBA 10/4 Carlsbad TBA 10/5-6 So Cal Invite TBA 10/9* Aliso Niguel TBA 10/12 Villa Park TBA 10/16* Dana Hills TBA 10/18* El Toro TBA 10/20 University TBA 10/23* Capistrano Valley TBA 10/30* Aliso Niguel TBA 11/1* Dana Hills TBA

Time TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

*Denotes league play

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Triton Report

By Steve Breazeale and Darian Nourian

FOOTBALL • The San Clemente Tritons posted an impressive non-league road win Friday night, topping La Costa Canyon 21-10 to improve to 4-0 on the season.

Senior Christian Bailey scored on two runs, including a game-clinching 33-yard stunner in which he broke numerous tackles. Senior Landon Cook added the other touchdown. San Clemente’s defense was impressive as the Mavericks’ lone touchdown came with just 28 seconds left in the game. But the win came at a steep price, as Triton starting quarterback Sean Donnelly was knocked out of the game after the first series with an apparent injury to his throwing shoulder. Sophomore backup quarterback Sam Darnold came on to replace Donnelly and ended up injuring his right hand. Darnold was forced to leave the game as well. Junior Loren Applegate was the lone quarterback to escape injury.

—Norb Garrett Donnelly has been diagnosed with a mild strain to his throwing shoulder.

Darnold, who hurt his hand in the same

September 18.

Next Match: 9/21- 9/24 @ Dave Mohs Tournament

game, was set to visit with a specialist sometime this week, according to head coach Jaime Ortiz. Junior third stringer Loren Applegate is getting a majority of the reps in practice and is likely to start Friday against Newport Harbor. Darnold is not out of the question to play but he is listed as day to day. – Steve Breazeale Next Game: 9/21 @ Newport Harbor, 7 p.m.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • The cross-country team ran at the Woodbridge Invitational on September 15 and the varsity team placed third overall in the rated race. The varsity was led by junior Melissa Eisele, who finished fi fth with a time of 17:22. She was followed by sophomore Kelsey Caroll, who came in seventh with a 17:29 time. Senior Madison Huffman finished 35th with a time of 18:19. The lower levels also did very well with the junior varsity and freshman teams both taking third, respectively. The sophomore team finished second.

Next Meet: 9/22 @ Dana Hills Invitational, All day BOYS CROSS COUNTRY • The boys cross-country team also ran at the Woodbridge Invitational on September 15. In the Division II senior race, the team placed ninth out of 38 teams. Senior Bryan Dunne, who finished fi fth with a time of 15:22, led the Tritons. Senior Sergio Flores wasn’t far behind, as he placed 17th

Senior Ashlynn Hall goes airborne and shows off her stellar backhand during practice. She and her sister Kayleigh, both four-year varsity letterman, are anchoring this year’s team as the number one and two singles players. Photo by Steve Breazeale

with a time of 15:46. The freshman team came in first place in their division, while the juniors came in 15th place and the sophomores finished 19th. The team will also run next at the Dana Hills Invitational this Saturday, September 22.

Next Meet: 9/22 @ Dana Hills Invitational, All day GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons lost to Edison 3-2 in a non-league matchup

BOYS WATER POLO • The Tritons (4-1) went 4-1 last week and took home third place at the Clovis West Tournament. They started the tournament off with three strong wins over Clovis West (13-2), Clovis (10-9), and Monte Vista (18-4), before losing to Buchanan in the semi-final, 8-11. The Tritons bounced back from that loss as and went on to beat Capistrano Valley 10-6 in third place game. They played their first league game on September 19 at home against El Toro; results were not available at press time.

Next Game: 9/20-9/22 @ South Coast Tournament GIRLS GOLF • The Tritons participated in the Palm Desert Tournament from September 14 to September 15 before coming back to play in a match at Laguna Hills on September 18, results were not available at press time. They match up against Laguna Hills again this afternoon at San Clemente Municipal at 2 p.m.

GIRLS TENNIS • The Tritons girls tennis team was set to play Mater Dei at home on September 17, results were not available at press time. They kick off south coast league play September 20 at home against Tesoro at 3 p.m.

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SC SURF

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

SC S a n C le m e n te

GROM OF THE WEEK Xavier Math Age: 11, Las Palmas Elementary Xavier Math has been surfing for five years and is looking forward to trying his hand at contests next season. For now, he spends his time practicing—working on big airs and vertical hits—usually at Lowers, his favorite local break. “I practice at least three times a week during school and every day during the summer, because I love it and I want to be ready to compete next year,” Xavier said. “Also, just being out in the water having fun with my friends is the best. When I’m on a wave it’s like being in my own world where I am confident and feel good.” This smart and talented fifth-grader also likes skateboarding, snowboarding, reading, football and playing baseball with his travel team, the SC Tritons. Xavier is also a musician who plays guitar and violin. In school he is an ‘A’ and ‘B’ student and his favorite subject is math. “I admit it has a little to do with my last name,” he said. “With a name like Math, I guess I’m lucky that Xavier Math. Courtesy photo I like it and am pretty good at it.” As for future career goals, Xavier is focused on becoming a professional athlete—either a Pipeline-based pro surfer or a baseball player for the Red Sox. “I’ve met most of my best friends through surfing. That’s one of my favorite things about being a surfer,” he said. “We all get along really well and have stuff in common. We all like being out in the water for hours and talking while waiting for waves.” —Andrea Swayne

Stoke-o-Rama a Success

STOKE-O-RAMA RESULTS

First ever contest run by the Gudauskas brothers raised both stoke and funds for a good cause

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

W

hen Gudauskas brothers, Patrick, Dane and Tanner, set out to plan the first ever Stoke-o-Rama Surf Contest as part of the annual SC Open (surf and skate contests) they had no idea the event would bring so much good will and honest-to-goodness stoke to local groms, their families and to the organizers themselves.

“We were all pretty blown away at how many kids came down and stayed all day and how many families were there too,” said Tanner Gudauskas.

“I was so taken by the positive attitudes of the kids—win or lose. It seemed like everyone really got the spirit of Stoke-oRama and it was one of the best contests I’ve ever been to, in terms of the positive energy in the contest area.”

Noah Hohenester won the Boys 12U division in the Stoke-o-Rama contest Saturday at T Street. Photo by Jack McDaniel

Tanner went on to say that he and his brothers all feel very fortunate to have been a part of this event and hope to do it again.

The stoked groms on the beach echoed the brothers’ sentiments. And why wouldn’t they? With pros the likes of the G bros, Kelly Slater and Damien Hobgood in attendance, the event was like Wonderland in their eyes.

Tanner also reported being amazed at the level of skill he saw among the groms.

“The level of surfing was unbelievable-absolutely insane. I remember watching

BOYS 8U: 1. Brayden Burch; 2, Dax McPhillips; 3. Dane Matson; 4. Bryce Pinkerton; 5.

Zeke Rose; 6. Cameron Harrell. BOYS 10U: 1.

Kade Matson; 2. Kai McPhillips; 3. Jett Schilling; 4. Hagen Johnson; 5. Max Beach; 6. Taj Lindblad. BOYS 12U: 1. Noah Hohenester; 2.

Crosby Colapinto; 3. Ryan Martin; 4. Shane Hardy; 5. Gunner Day; 6. Curren Dand.

GIRLS 14U: 1. Malia Osterkamp; 2. Alexxa Elseewi; 3. Tera Richardson; 4. Keili McEvilly; 5. Issy Pajaro; 6. Kirra Pinkerton. BOYS 14U: 1. Kei Kobayashi; 2. Connor Dand; 3. Koltan Sullivan; 4. Drew Hemnes; 5. Nick Melanson; 6. Jaren Harrell. TIMMY DOWELL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Dane Glaze.

STOKE-O-RAMA AWARD: Hallie Hemnes; Hunter Ulrich. MIDGET SMITH MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARD: Zeke Rose. one heat in particular when Cole Houshmand and Gunner Day were just flying through the air. The kids’ skill progression reinforces San Clemente’s reputation as being an epicenter for progressive surfing,” Tanner said.

The event raised $10,000 from sponsors, plus beach donations, to benefit the Friends of San Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation Foundation. SC

No Luck for Locals

T

he 2012 Hurley Pro Trestles kicked off Sunday with three locally-based hopefuls on the heat sheets. But as Round 2 concluded Monday, San Clemente was no longer represented in the lineup.

After successfully advancing through the first round, Round 2 brought an end to the campaigns of local boys Kolohe Andino and Patrick Gudauskas. Both were also ousted in super competitive heats by less than one point Gudauskas launched a massive air attack against Jeremy Flores (FRA) who answered with his special brand of powerful carving turns to squeak past Gudauskas 17.63 to 16.93. Later, Andino faced Heitor Alves of Brazil in another extremely close contest.

Alves took the heat by the slimmest of margins, 14.50 to 14.33.

Event organizers called for a lay day Tuesday due to small surf, but the event was back on by 8 a.m. Wednesday.

As of press time Wednesday, the much anticipated Round 3 opening heat between 11-time ASP World Champion and last year’s Hurley Pro winner Kelly Slater and Australia’s Matt Wilkinson saw Slater take out Wilkinson (AUS) 15.70 to 10.00.

The event waiting period runs through September 22.

For more information and a live webcast, see www.hurley.com/hurleypro. SC