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Tanner Gudauskas Wins in France PAGE 30
VOLUME 9, ISSUE 34
2014 Triton Football Preview: Operation Redemption SCHS hopes to flip last year’s script and find success in new league SPECIAL SECTION/PAGE 13
Senior quarterback Sam Darnold will lead the San Clemente High School football team as they head into the 2014 season and Sea View League play. Photo: Steve Breazeale
City Council Candidates Set, Meet the Contenders EYE ON SC/PAGE 4
Arts and Crafts Fair Features Diverse Talents SC LIVING/PAGE 21
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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING WHAT’S NEXT: The site study will include community outreach, in order to help determine the feasibility of the project. Saddleback has reached out to city officials with regard to the process and the plan. The current facility sits on 6.1 acres and is required to have 515 parking spaces. Geidt said the facility might not grow much. “We can have a smaller footprint and be taller or a larger footprint and be shorter, but at the end of the day, that’s about what we can have,” he said. “This is something that would be modern, something that would be contemporary and something very attractive to the community.” FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. – JS
Residents may be seeing major changes coming to Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s San Clemente campus in the next several years. This photograph represents a potential look for the facility. Courtesy Photo
What’s Up With... Five things San Clemente should know this week City Council Passes Homeless Shelter Zoning THE LATEST: The San Clemente City Council passed revised homeless shelter zoning standards Tuesday, but the debate may not be over just yet. The council unanimously approved allowing for a shelter to be built, by right, in public and civic center zoned properties not owned by the Capistrano Unified School District, as well as city owned properties in non-residential areas. The city’s 21 churches are also permitted to house 10 beds each. Public zoned properties include community buildings, government buildings, parking lots and utility sites. The city also owns properties elsewhere in the city. The city’s adopted rules are similar to those in Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano. The state requires cities to zone certain areas to allow shelters to be built by right. Residents and business owners in Rancho San Clemente praised the council’s decision, since the Planning Commission had forwarded a recommendation to the council that the Rancho San Clemente Business Park be zoned to allow for a shelter, along with an area of Calle de Industrias behind the Denny’s restaurant. WHAT’S NEXT: Homeless advocates were not pleased with the decision, however. Ed Connor, a San Juan resident and attorney representing the new Emergency Shelter Coalition, told the council that the group, which included the American Civil Liberties San Clemente Times August 21-27, 2014
Union, Public Law Center and other organizations, would oppose the council’s proposal to the state due to infeasibility. “What you’re proposing to do is illusory and deceptive,” Connor said. Leslie Davis, a former city housing coordinator, said the San Clemente Collaborative had recently surveyed 19 city churches and found only one that would “maybe” be able to take in the homeless. Councilmembers defended the city’s record on homeless issues. Mayor Tim Brown said the city had served as a partner in the past with various organizations. Councilmember Lori Donchak offered to serve on a subcommittee to reach out to San Juan and Dana Point about a collaborative effort. – Jim Shilander
Saddleback Announces Plan for Rebuilt San Clemente Hospital THE LATEST: Saddleback MemorialCare Health System’s San Clemente campus may be getting a new look in the next several years. Steve Geidt, the CEO of Saddleback Memorial’s campuses in San Clemente and Laguna Beach, said the system would propose razing the current facility on Camino de los Mares to build a new facility on the same site. The potential new facility would be three stories and 103,000 square feet and include a number of additional services. The current plan would see the hospital close and be demolished in late 2015 and reopen in early 2017. Geidt said Saddleback has been examining the future of the site for about a year due to changes in the health care market. The current proposal came into focus over the last two months. The plan has been approved by the Saddleback Memorial board as a concept, which will require further study though March 2015.
Capistrano Unified Reduces Annual Levy for Talega Property Owners THE LATEST: Property owners in San Clemente’s Talega neighborhood will continue to pay an annual levy to the Capistrano Unified School District for a bond that funded school facilities in the area but will do so at a reduced rate. The school board voted unanimously, 6-0, on Wednesday, Aug. 13 to reduce the levy for Talega’s community facilities district—known as 90-2—from 123 percent to 110 percent. Board President John Alpay, a Talega resident, recused himself from the discussion. Talega residents applauded the reduction. Since December, they had been arguing that the district owns them money after a 2006 refinancing of the bond and that they were continuing to be overtaxed. The district and its financial consultant maintained that the refinance lowered the total bond amount and shortened its length by six years, amounting to a savings for taxpayers. WHAT’S NEXT: Residents believe the levy amount should only be enough to cover bond payments, since all bond-financed facilities, including Vista Del Mar Elementary and San Juan Hills High schools, had been built. They also sought an end to the amount above bond payments, known as “pay-as-you-go” funds, which go toward facilities needs in the area. In July, the board received a facilities needs assessment, which included code updates and renovations district-wide. Talega’s CFD showed a current need of $9.7 million along with a balance of about $5 million, according to Clark Hampton, deputy superintendent. The board voted unanimously to do away with a 2-percent escalator in Talega’s CFD for the coming year, meaning around $65,000 less in the area’s pay-as-you-go fund. – Brian Park
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State Passes $7.5 Billion Water Plan THE LATEST: After many weeks of negotiating, on Aug. 13 state lawmakers in Sacramento passed a new $7.5 billion water plan to build up California’s water infrastructure. The plan includes the construction of additional reservoirs, supporting new water-saving technologies and cleaning contaminated groundwater. The legislation will replace a previous bill that was considered too expensive and political. The bill passed with only one dissenting vote in the State Assembly—Republican Tim Donnelly of Twin Peaks—77-1. In the Senate, the bill was approved 37-0. WHAT’S NEXT: The previous plan directed $3 billion to storage projects. The new plan cut it to $2.7 billion and proposed building reservoirs in the agricultural valley in Colusa County north of Sacramento and another one in the Sierra Nevada, northeast of Fresno. In addition to the $7.1 billion that will be newly borrowed, $425 million from older bonds will be redirected to the water priorities stated in the new plan. The redirection of that money will require voter approval. Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, R-Dana Point, said she is satisfied with the new bill. In 2009, she opposed the original $11 billion plan because of “the excessive pork-barrel spending” it contained. – Steve Sohanaki
City Declares Water Watch Future Restrictions THE LATEST: As a result of a state board’s declaration of emergency regulations, San Clemente residents will face additional water restrictions in the coming months. City Water Conservation Analyst Andrew Kanzler told the City Council Tuesday that city residents had already successfully reduced their water usage in response to the drought and many of the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board’s declaration were already part of the city’s statutes. WHAT’S NEXT: Residents are being encouraged to reduce water usage for landscape irrigation as well as utilize commercial carwash facilities that use recycled water. Water leaks are also required to be repaired within 48 hours. City staff will also be increasing outreach efforts. Talega residents, who are part of the Santa Margarita Water District, face further restrictions, including a limit on filling or refilling pools, and water landscaping no more than three times a week. – JS www.sanclementetimes.com
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The Hopeful Seven
Meet the candidates for San Clemente City Council BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
even candidates will vie for three spots on the San Clemente City Council Tuesday, Nov. 4. Two incumbents, Mayor Tim Brown and Councilwoman Lori Donchak are among the final list of candidates, as are Planning Commissioner Kathleen Ward, former mayor Jim Dahl, Mikii Rathmann, Fred Olsen and Ricardo “Rick” Nicol. All seven submitted 20 signatures of San Clemente voters to the City Clerk, which were authenticated by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. The final deadline for potential candidates to submit paperwork to get on the ballot passed Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m. Robert Drust and Jeremy Schwartz took out papers but did not submit signatures to the clerk’s office in time. Incumbent Councilman Jim Evert is not seeking reelection. Olsen sent an email to the San Clemente Times Wednesday indicating he was withdrawing from the race. However, Clerk Joanne Baade said it was too late for Olsen’s name and statement to be removed from the ballot. The San Clemente Times will be providing ongoing coverage of the election over the next several months. In the next several weeks, we will begin printing the candidates’ answers to questions about issues facing the city, culminating in our special election issue Thursday, Oct. 23. We welcome your letters in support of your favored candidates. The California Secretary of State performed a random drawing to determine the candidate order for the ballot on Thursday, Aug. 14. All seven candidates submitted ballot statements to the city, which are printed here verbatim. The order is the same as the names will appear on the ballot.
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Mikii Rathmann, Local Business Owner
I want to serve on the San Clemente City Council to provide fresh ideas and effective solutions that ensure our city continues to support opportunities for businesses to flourish, residents to enjoy safe neighborhoods with high priority values, and for children to attend award-winning schools. We live in exciting times that require local leaders who make conscientious San Clemente Times August 21-27, 2014
San Clemente voters will select three city council members this November. File photo
decisions for today as well as for future generations. It’s vital that we manage growth, while protecting the qualities that make San Clemente unique. I believe it is possible to foster progress, while protecting the village character that brought many of us here, and keeps visitors returning to support our local economy. My husband and I chose to make this charming seaside village our home 15 years ago. After more than 20 years of working in the corporate world, I decided to open my business here because of our town’s ability to support a live-work-play lifestyle. My steadfast commitment to serve the people of San Clemente makes me especially qualified to earn your vote. You will be pleased knowing that you’ve elected an eager and enthusiastic representative, your voice in the government of San Clemente.
Fred Olsen, Retired Business Executive
Family, friends, church and civic duties are the key to preserving our quality of life in San Clemente. To insure our preservation, I would be dedicated to careful managed growth. Anticipating our future needs, while being fiscally responsible as paramount. From becoming an Eagle Scout to graduating from Montclair State University with BA Degree was part of my early life. Rising through the ranks and becoming an executive of a Fortune 500 company, with an emphasis in operations, manufacturing, and marketing rounded out my under-
standing of most business aspects. After retiring from 30 years in the apparel industry, I became a small business owner and Ca. Real Estate Broker. Adding to my resume, I managed two private golf courses, at the same time in N.Ca., before fully retiring to San Clemente 2011. I completed the San Clemente Leadership course and it inspired me to step out further to volunteering in our community. I am a member of the Rotary Club of San Clemente and Chamber of Commerce and Board member of the Forester Ranch HOA. Helping out existing businesses and bringing in new business opportunities while maintaining fiscal responsibility to San Clemente accents my background.
Ricardo “Rick” Nicol, Attorney
Thank you for considering my candidacy to serve San Clemente as a City Council Member. I became a San Clemente local at the age of three, in 1957. I attended local schools, and graduated from San Clemente High School in 1972. I grew up swimming and surfing at San Onofre, Riviera, and T-street, and fishing on the pier. I live with my wife, Sylvia, and our three sons near the old municipal golf course. My parents, Beverly and Ricardo Nicol, still live on Ola Vista near Riviera. I have practiced law in Orange County since 1989. I spent 32 years in the Army, the Army Reserves, and the National Guard, retiring as a full Colonel in 2011. I have served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, and Panama.
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If you elect me, I will listen to and learn from all of you who love San Clemente. I will work hard to approach the challenges we face with wisdom and skill. Together, we will find sensible solutions to issues like beach erosion, traffic congestion, the toll road, San Onofre plant decommissioning, the Miramar theater, and most importantly, fiscal accountability. Thank you again for participating in this important process. Ricnic3@yahoo.com
Tim Brown, City of San Clemente Mayor/Executive
It has been a unique pleasure to serve San Clemente as a member of City Council and as Mayor, thanks for your confidence and vote. Truly, we are blessed to live in such a beautiful place surrounded by good people. I value transparency and openness in leadership and have sought to represent the residents first as an elected official. I will continue to advocate for local businesses and ensure they have a city that supports their successes. I serve as chairman of the ACCOC Technology and Infrastructure Committee, the Vice Chair of the Community Engagement Panel for the SONGS Decommissioning as well as liaison to the Marine Corps, and it is an honor to represent San Clemente’s interests on these regional bodies. As a member of City Council, I extend my pledge to: Support fiscally responsible and sustainable development (Cont. on page 6) www.sanclementetimes.com
EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 4) Value clean beaches, oceans and parks Maintain the strong quality of life Preserve our historical heritage Improve our local traffic circulation and parking Preserve open space I am a husband, father, executive and resident who cares deeply about the future of San Clemente. To preserve what we love about our “Spanish Village by the Sea”, I ask for your vote.
Lori Donchak, Councilmember/ Retired Teacher
Hello San Clemente— and Thank You! Together we as a city have accomplished a lot in my last term. We weathered the recession and preserved San Clemente’s AAA bond rating. We completed the Centennial General Plan, a road map for our city’s future. We’re voted one of the 100 safest U.S. cities. What a positive reflection on our values and community involvement. With your support, I’m honored to represent you again. My priorities: Traffic Safety: I’ll re-establish the Traffic Taskforce. The La Pata extension, freeway widening, and new Marblehead shops and homes create a need for traffic
stewardship. First-Rate Beaches. Sand nourishment, new restrooms and improved parking are at the top of my list. AAA Financial Stability. Public safety budgets need a fresh look. We need a reserve fund to protect our pier and beach trail boardwalk. Jobs. San Clemente residents want to work where we live. I’ll be an advocate for small business owners and others seeking to create jobs in our community. Communication: I started the Mayor’s Blog and pride myself as being accessible and responsive. I’ll continue to be a good communicator. I enthusiastically ask for your vote. Lori Donchak www.loridonchak.com
Jim Dahl, Retired Fire Captain
I have been a 49 year resident of San Clemente. With my wife Alice we have raised two children. Jim a Special Officer with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and daughter Ingrid who works for a management company and we have 5 grandchildren living in San Clemente. I retired as a Fire Captain with San Clemente & OCFA after 38 years of service
in 2009. From 1996 to 2012 I was on City Council serving as Mayor 4 terms. During these years I have championed your causes with responsible determined leadership. I share your concern for the issues that are shaping our future. I have worked to enhance Fire/Paramedic Service and Police Protection, Rail Safety Quiet Zone, Parks, Pools, Traffic Circulation & Code Enforcement, Historic and Coastal Preservation, Sand & Ocean Water Quality, Business opportunities, and affordable senior housing. The General Plan, restoration of Ole Hanson Beach Club, Beach Restrooms and the completion of Marblehead Parks & Trails with a balanced budget are my top priorities. I have placed a high priority on requiring high quality, sustainable development in our community. These issues will continue to guide us in the future and with your vote I will continue to “Move San Clemente Forward”.
Kathleen Ward, Planning Commissioner, City of San Clemente Anyone that has ever spoken to me on the
issues in San Clemente knows that I care very deeply about this city, our residents and our businesses. I will ensure the residents’ vision for this city is followed. I am for fiscal responsibility and longterm financial stability in our city. I will support our extraordinary police and fire departments in order to maintain the best public safety for residents. I want to see us all have quality public spaces that will support and encourage new businesses. Safe sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, and landscaping encourage pedestrians and add quality of life. A more active public space with pedestrians helps small businesses. The Marblehead Coastal property is under construction with 308 homes and a 580,000 square-foot outlet center. We need good, strong leadership that guides future changes in our city that will mitigate the impact from this development. I will keep the long-term vision that quality of life in our beach town is of the most importance and our village character remains intact. I am married 25 years to my husband, Greg, who is a retired firefighter and now a teacher. Questions regarding issues facing the city will be sent to candidates later this week. Their answers will begin running in early September. If you have suggestions on what topics should be covered, please email jshilander@sanclementetimes.com.
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPLIED BY CATHERINE MANSO
All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.
Monday, August 18 TRAFFIC HAZARD North Avenida De La Estrella/Avenida Palizada (1:15 a.m.) A possible water main break flooded the street across from a church. Deputies were asked to advise if the city of San Clemente needed to respond. WELFARE CHECK Riachuelo, 2800 Block (1:03 a.m.) Dispatch received word that a dog at a nearby residence was barking in distress. The caller believed something was wrong at the home.
Sunday, August 17 DISTURBANCE Avenida Palizada, 100 Block (5 p.m.) An angry customer at Los Patios was being rude and bothering other customers..
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (2:04 p.m.) Authorities were notified of juveniles “burning chemicals” at Tierra Grande Park.
man defecated on himself and ran through the hallways with his pants down. He was described as being in his early 60s and wearing a gray shirt.
was spotted unloading a variety of items from her car while mumbling to herself. She was wearing a purple and white dress and looked to be in her mid-30s.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Canada, 100 Block (9:43 a.m.) A resident reported an apparently homeless man, who was known to urinate in a nearby empty lot, was likely living in an older silver Dodge van.
DISTURBANCE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (6:07 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for a man, who appeared to be drunk or on drugs, sitting near the ticket booth at the Metrolink station. The man’s pants were down and the caller said he was struggling to keep them in order.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 1800 Block (3:46 a.m.) A man received a phone call from a private line asking if he was alone. The caller then heard “rustling and creaking” around the area.
Friday, August 15
DISTURBANCE Calle Del Cerro/Calle Sol (10:31 p.m.) Five shirtless juveniles, holding skateboards and wearing Halloween masks, were kicking a resident’s front door.
ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Cordoba, 300 Block (9:39 a.m.) Orange County Fire Authority personnel responded to treat a woman who had broken a frame and cut her arms and legs with the glass. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 500 Block (4:26 a.m.) A man was sleeping on the sidewalk in front of a store. The caller said the man was cited by authorities a few days before.
Saturday, August 16 DISTURBANCE Calle Campana, 600 Block (11:30 p.m.) Sheriff’s deputies were informed of 10 juveniles breaking beer bottles.
TRAFFIC HAZARD Avenida Pico, 700 Block (3:16 p.m.) A chair stood alone on westbound Avenida Pico in front of San Clemente High School.
INDECENT EXPOSURE Avenida De La Estrella, 100 Block (9:31 p.m.) A heavyset, bald
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Via Presa, 200 Block (1:10 p.m.) A blonde woman
WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS
The Dana Point Civic Association will hold a public forum on Friday, Aug. 22 for Orange County Board of Supervisors Fifth District candidates. The event will be held at The Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Lantern, in the Dana Point Harbor, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. Free coffee will be provided, courtesy of The Coffee Importers. Candidates Lisa Bartlett, mayor of Dana Point, and Laguna Niguel City Councilman Robert Ming will be on hand to discuss their election platforms and answer questions submitted in advance via the DPCA’s online survey page. Questions will not be taken from the audience on the day of the forum. Additional forums are scheduled for September and October and will feature South Coast Water District and Dana Point City Council candidates, respectively.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Nine candidates will be vying for three seats on the San Juan Capistrano City Council in the November election. All three incumbents, Councilmen Larry Kramer, Derek Reeve and John Taylor, will be running for reelection. They are joined by Greg Acho, owner of a local digital marSan Clemente Times August 21-27, 2014
CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 100 Block (9:15 p.m.) The caller waited outside a business where bouncers had confiscated what they believed to be a fake identification card. The caller said the ID was real and wanted authorities to verify his identity so he could get his card back.
DISTURBANCE Avenida Victoria, 100 Block (9:43 p.m.) Two men got into a physical altercation. One had a pitchfork.
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DISTURBANCE Calle Familia, 400 Block (11:44 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for several people who were urinating and throwing trash.
keting business; Kerry Ferguson, a former school teacher and owner of a tutoring business; Stephanie Frisch, a former Chamber of Commerce executive and insurance agent; Pam Patterson, an attorney; Jan Siegel, a Cultural Heritage Commissioner, historian and active volunteer; and Rob Williams, an architect and former chair of the Planning Commission. Following a randomized alphabetical drawing by the Secretary of State, the candidates will appear on the November ballot as follows: Siegel, Reeve, Patterson, Acho, Taylor, Williams, Frisch, Ferguson and Kramer. All candidates submitted candidate statements except Acho. Four residents pulled nomination papers but did not file them, including two former council candidates, Kim McCarthy and Jim Schneider. McCarthy, who is on the editorial board for the local activist newspaper Community Common Sense, finished third in the 2012 election, behind Councilman Roy Byrnes and Mayor Sam Allevato. Schneider, a geologist who chose not to post signage during his campaign, finished last in a field of nine candidates in 2010. Mike Maassen and Bryan Samuelson pulled papers the day before the deadline and did not file. Page 7
Thursday, August 14
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Iglesia, 100 Block (9:30 p.m.) A caller reported water coming out of two buildings but couldn’t provide any further details. COURT ORDER VIOLATION El Camino Real, 400 Block (9:06 p.m.) A man driving a black Ford reported being yelled at by a woman parked next to him in a black Chevy. KEEP THE PEACE Avenida Acapulco, 500 block (8:40 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for woman throwing property out on the street. The caller suggested the incident might be related to the woman’s break up with her boyfriend.
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Community Meetings
NEWS BITES COMPILED BY JIM SHILANDER
Handbell Choir Looking for Members The San Clemente Community Handbell Choir is seeking new members for its fourth year. The Handbell Choir will rehearse on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 200 Avenida San Pablo in San Clemente, beginning Sept. 8. While handbell ringing experience is a plus, it is not necessary if the individual is musically talented and dedicated. The handbell choir has performed at San Clemente’s Santa’s Village by the Sea and supports Family Assistance Ministries with a spring concert. Information can be found at www.schandbell.org. If interested, email schandbell@ymail.com.
Ocean Institute to Host SONGS Meeting The Ocean Institute in Dana Point, located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, will host a community information meeting about the decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend at no charge. Reservations are not required but seating is limited to 200. Dan Stetson, president of the Ocean Institute, is a member of Edison’s Community Engagement Panel and will participate in the community information meeting. At the meeting, Stetson will join with other CEP members to discuss the decommissioning process, the role of the CEP and welcome public input.
SC Native Hopes to Raise Awareness With CrossCountry Walk Larry Lunsford, who has lived in San Clemente and Dana Point and is currently a resident of San Juan Capistrano, has had a difficult last few years. But very soon, Lunsford, 60, will be undertaking a project he hopes will transform his life.
Larry Lunsford, who grew up in San Clemente, will soon be embarking on a cross-country walk to help raise funds for heart disease research. Photo: Courtesy
San Clemente Times August 21-27, 2014
THUSDAY, AUGUST 21
Assistance League of Capistrano Valley General Meeting 9:30 a.m.-noon.
Meeting every third Thursday. More info and location: 949.492.2800, www. capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org. The San Clemente Cheer Teams recently performed well at a camp in La Jolla, earning several awards and AllAmerican designations. Photo: Sharon Cooney
Lunsford has suffered from heart disease for 19 years and required multiple surgeries. In June, he suffered a stroke. That, combined with financial problems that have cost him two homes, lead him to decide to do something different. “It was a good time to do something a little extreme,” he said. “The intention was to go on a walk, meet people along the way, share my story and go 180 degrees in a different direction.” Lunsford will soon be making his way to Florida, where he’ll begin a six-month trek he hopes will end at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. Along the way, he’ll be raising funds for the American Heart Association and other health-focused charities, as well as serving as the subject of a documentary film. The film came about as a result of a “friend of a friend of a friend,” who heard about Lunsford’s plans and thought it would make a good story. He has not been training, he said, since the filmmakers wanted to see his transformation come in the most extreme way possible. Lunsford will begin his walk Friday, Sept. 5, in St. Augustine and then take the southerly route across the U.S. The documentary crew will be posting daily updates at www.longpathhome.com.
SCHS Cheer Earns Top Honors The San Clemente High School cheerleaders attended cheer camp last week, at the La Jolla Marriott. They learned who their captains will be for 2014-15 the night before they went to camp. Varsity captains are Morgan Casey, Madison Foster and Summer Thompson. JV captains are Lucy Mashburn, Jade McGarry and Taylor Stafford. Captains were chosen on the basis of grades, leadership, interviews and tests on football and basketball rules along with voting by fellow cheerleaders. Camp consisted of stunt classes, cheer and dance classes. Varsity and JV were both awarded spirit sticks and varsity also won the award for best motions along with superior and excellent ribbons. The trophy for the top performance went to Page 8
varsity. JV won awards for best stunts and best motions. All American awards were given to four varsity members, Lukela Annigoni, Delany Cooney, Hannah Peterson and Shelsey Stephens as well as two JV members, Jolie Annigoni and Kaitlyn Cabrera. These All American cheerleaders have been invited to perform in London later this year. The cheerleaders will soon showcase their newly acquired skills at the upcoming football games, basketball games and sports assemblies. Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
SC Sunrise Rotary Club 7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Meeting at Signature Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
SC Rotary Club Noon. Pride of the Pacific Bar & Grille, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org. CUSD Board of Trustees 7 p.m. Regular Board Meeting, Center Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, www.capousd.com.
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PT 109: A Profile in Courage Saving his crew was simple: He had no choice, the Japanese sank his boat
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ixty three years ago this month, on the night Aug. 1, 1943, Lieutenant John F. Kennedy’s patrol torpedo boat (PT boat) was smashed by a Japanese destroyer leaving him with a wounded crew in the middle of enemy waters. What happened next is the best remembrance of what the man was made of. In the blackness of the Pacific Ocean, at 2:20 a.m., Kennedy’s boat was blown in half in 15 seconds. His chief engineer, Pappy Hamilton, was burned on his face and hands by flaming fuel. Eight others were clinging to half of the boat that hadn’t sunk. A fair distance away another crewman, badly injured Gunner’s Mate Bucky Harris, couldn’t swim. Stripping off his shoes, shirt and revolver, Kennedy first swam to Patrick McMahon pulling him from the tangled burning wreckage back to the shattered hull; then to Harris who he rescued as well. At dawn, he had gathered 10 of his 12man crew with two missing. Realizing the hull would sink later that day he organized nine of the men on a floating 8-foot plank and cut a strap from McMahon’s life jacket and put it between his teeth. For four hours he calmly guided the men forward, while he swam pulling the terribly seared seaman by his teeth. The man he was pulling had no idea his skipper suffered from a chronic almost crippling
back pain. Kennedy had circumvented a 4F physical disability by using his powerfully connected father to get to the battlefront. Now, he was swimming for his life and 11 others. WAVELENGTHS That night as the By Jim Kempton exhausted crew lay in the sand of a small island, Kennedy swam out on his own into Ferguson Passage to try to signal an allied ship. He swam for eight hours hoping to find help to no avail. He returned the next noon, vomited and passed out. Deciding they needed to find an island with water supply, Kennedy again guided his crew on the plank and pulled the burned crewman four miles with his teeth. There they found fresh water and lived on coconuts for four days. Kennedy again swam out looking for help in the night, but this time discovered a dugout canoe. The canoe belonged to two native islanders who suggested Kennedy send a message with them carved onto a coconut shell. When the natives came back they had reached an Allied military command post and the return note instructed Kennedy to bring his crew to the base, guided by the
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islanders. All but the two crew members killed in the crash, survived the ordeal. What every man on the crew repeated until their dying day was that had Kennedy not ordered, cajoled, carried and guided them, they would all have died of wounds or a given up and drowned. It was Kennedy’s determination to save his crew as well as his courage that made him a hero. But it was his utter humility over shadowed by his sense of humor that made this story a part of the future president’s legend. When asked why he chose to risk his own life to tow a wounded comrade for two days with a bad back over eight miles with a strap between his teeth, he answered, “It was easy. They sank my boat.” Jim Kempton is an armchair amateur history buff. He believes by starting the Peace Corps, planning for the moon landing, supporting the Civil Rights Movement, and facing down the USSR in Cuba, Kennedy inspired his generation of Americans like no other in the 20th Century. SC
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tival, Orange County’s only professional outdoor Shakespearean festival, presents the comedy “Twelfth Night” about twins Viola and Sebastian who are separated in a shipwreck. New Swan Theatre, Gateway Commons, UC Irvine, 949.824.6614, www.newswanshakespeare.com.
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CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live pop, jazz and blues classics at Rancho Capistrano Winery. 26755 Verdugo St., No. 100, San Juan Capistrano, 949.293.1098, www.singingoutloud.net.
BARKN’ BREAKFAST ON THE FARM 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your family and Fido to Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club to enjoy the continental breakfast and lots of fun. Visit with local pet-friendly vendors for chances to win goodies for you and your pup. Kids are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals. Estrella Veterinary hospital will be offering complimentary checkups to make sure “kid’s best friend” is healthy, too. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 949.333.4830, www.bellacollinagolf.com.
What’s going on in and around town this week
LOVIN’ SHAKESPEARE 6 p.m. The city of Dana Point in partnership with the Dana Point Theater Company presents the annual summer series, Shakespeare in the Park. This year’s performance is a composition of Shakespeare’s timeless work, from scenes to sonnets, with the underlying theme of love. Free. Also runs Friday. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, www.dptheatreco.com.
Friday | 22 MIDNIGHT WHISKEY BAND 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. TWELFTH NIGHT 8 p.m. The New Swan Shakespeare Fes-
MOTORCITY MAGIC 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Laguna Playhouse continues its rock n’ roll summer with a presentation of Motown sounds in “Motorcity Magic: A Musical Journey Through the Mowtown Years.” Show runs through Sunday, Aug. 24. Tickets are $46 to $66. Laguna Playhouse, 606 N. Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787, www.lagunaplayhouse.com. KLOWNFISH AND BLACK PEARL REGGAE 9:30 p.m. Live Music at OC Tavern. Tickets $5. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
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n avid surfer, world-traveling backpacker and seasoned sushi chef, Yusuke Kawamata, a native of Osaka, Japan is living his dream. With a love for sunshine, the outdoors and being close to the ocean, he found a great little spot in Capistrano Beach to bring his expertly crafted poke to the people. The doors to Kawamata Seafood opened May 2014, just steps from the bluff overlooking the beaches of Dana Point, and has since become popular among poke aficionados. “The most important thing to me is serving ‘Ja-waiian’ (Japanese/Hawaiian style) poke, having fun and offering people my genuine spirit,” Kawamata said. An admired and creative sushi chef with a spontaneous sense of humor, Kawamata loves to mix with the customers. He also adheres to two of his strongest guiding principles—always strive to be the best and honor all people, he said. Kawamata Seafood offers an oceanto-table poke experience. The flavors are fresh, bold, crisp and affordable. The daily poke meals include your choice of ahi tuna, salmon, octopus, imitation crab or combi-
Sunday | 24 ‘THE TRANSPARENTSEA VOYAGE’ 5:30 p.m. Track the migration of blue and gray whales from Santa Barbara to San Diego from sailing kayaks, and learn about coastal environmental issues, as the documentary The Transparentsea Voyage is screened at the Ocean Institute. The film brings a group of athletes, musicians, celebrities and artists together to highlight conservation efforts. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, www. transparentseamovie.com. CASA CINEMA: ‘FROZEN’ 6:30 p.m. Disney animated movie Frozen under the stars in the Casa Romantica Courtyard. Bring your family a picnic blanket or portable chairs for a memorable night. Tickets free, but RSVP’s are required. A limited number a tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
Lorraine Bracco and Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 crime drama Goodfellas. The West Coast Film Festival will be showing the film, including a documentary interview with Scorsese, on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Regency Theatre in San Juan Capistrano. Courtesy of Warner Bros.
West Coast Film Festival • WeDNesDaY, aUGUst 27 Opening day of the fourth annual West Coast Film Festival. At the Regency Theatre, watch Gigi at 2 p.m., Heartbreak Ridge at 4:30 p.m. and All the President’s Men at 8:15 p.m., preceded at 7:45 with The Impeachment of President William Jefferson Clinton. The festival runs five consecutive nights through Sunday, Aug. 31. Also includes, To Catch a Thief, Goodfellas, The Wizard of Oz, A Clockwork Orange, Amadeus and The Shawshank Redemption, as well as several special presentations and screenings. For the full schedule or to purchase tickets, visit www.westcoastfilmfest.com or call 949.489.7771. San Clemente Times August 21-27, 2014
A Hawaiian-style poke stop delights in Capistrano Beach
Monday | 25 SADDLEBACK JAZZ FACULTY KICKOFF SHOW 7:30 p.m. Members of the Saddleback College jazz faculty will perform at the McKinney Theatre to kick off the school year. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. General admission tickets are
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Yusuke Kawamata. Photo: Andrea Swayne
PRICE RANGE: Regular size poke bowl $8.50, large $11.50 PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Cash only HOURS: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. nation specials. The No. 1 Special is ahi tuna served over white rice, brown rice or green salad. A topping of his original blend secret dressing is included, or choose from shoyu, wasabi or spicy mayo. Side dishes, sashimi and snacks—including Spam musube—assorted beverages and bottled water are also offered. Limited indoor counter seating is available but sitting outside at an umbrella table adds favorably to the experience and is reminiscent of some of the great poke stands in Hawaii. 26881 Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach, 949.248.1914 SC $10, $7 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling 949.582.4656 or online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
Tuesday | 26 DUSTIN FRANKS 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
Wednesday | 27 ROD FRIAS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
UPCOMING: THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 SAN CLEMENTE BEACH CONCERT 6 p.m. until sunset. Reggae band Common Sense comes to the sand. Enjoy live music with the San Clemente sunset as the backdrop. Concert takes place near the San Clemente Pier. Free. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org/recreation. For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com
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From L to R: Senior guard Austin Volling, senior quarterback Sam Darnold and senior linebacker Riley Whimpey will be key to the Tritons success in 2014. Photo: Steve Breazeale
LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION San Clemente High School football team prepares to get back on the winning track BY STEVE BREAZEALE
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines redemption as: The act of making something better or more acceptable. This year, the San Clemente High School football team has taken that word, and its definition, to heart, building their 2014-2015 campaign around the slogan “Operation Redemption.” After a year that saw more downs than ups, the Tritons are looking to redeem themselves in a big way heading into the new season. San Clemente started last season with consecutive wins over Jordan of Long Beach and Cabrillo, but following several injuries to key players, their season went off the rails. They lost the next eight games and went winless in league. The struggles of last season can be directly linked to the injury of standout quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold earned the starting job as a junior, flashing his skill and promise as a dual-threat quarterback in the Tritons first three games. He passed for 337 yards and four touchdowns, completing 63 percent of his throws. He ran the ball 35 times, averaging 9.2 yards per carry, and rushed for five scores. The Tritons, with Darnold fueling the offense, were on a roll. But in San Clemente’s third game against rival Dana Hills, Darnold fractured his foot, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. Other injuries up and down the roster followed, which left the Tritons in a state of flux. The changes allowed the Tritons, who were young to begin with in 2013, to put a good amount of sophomores and juniors into the mix to gain experience and learn on the fly. When the team opens their 2014 season against Garfield at home on Aug. 29, they will field 12 returning starters, two more than they had last year. With the confidence placed in their returning depth the Tritons are more determined than ever to right the ship. “We had a tough year on and off the field last year. We had a lot of injuries and we had a hard time finishing games,” head coach Jaime Ortiz said. “Playing so many kids last year as a young group will help us this year. The kids have bought into the mindset that we have something to prove.” The Tritons will head to the Sea View League this season, joined by former South Coast League member Trabuco Hills. San Clemente will have plenty of returning depth on offense, starting with their offensive line. Junior Donté Harrington, a three-year starter, senior Austin Volling and junior Tucker Scott all return to help pave the way for the Tritons offense. 2014 Triton Football Preview
Ortiz likens the offense to a car and the which will allow Darnold to make a lot of keys to that car are being handed over to in-game decisions when he sees fit. Darnold, who had a very busy offseason. “When you work with kids like Sam (DarDarnold’s stock as a collegiate prospect nold) you have to give them a little discrerose exponentially over the summer. His tion and let them make some decisions. I athleticism and arm strength were on think Sam has that ability to make the right display at high-profile events like the Elite 11 decision and read the defense and create quarterback competition and the Openplays,” Ortiz said. “We’re going to move all ing, where he played alongside other top our playmakers around the field and keep recruits. Last month, he committed to play defenses guessing.” football at USC. Senior receiver Jake Russell has big-play For Darnold, this season is very much a capability and has built a strong bond on shot at redemption. He has started under the field with Darnold, according to Ortiz. center only five Russell will also start times in his high at cornerback on Tritons in a Nutshell school career. Now defense. Senior tight 2013 Record: that he is healthy end Cole Harlow will 2-8, 0-4 South Coast League and back to working provide a big, 6-footReturning Starters: with his teammates, 5-inch target. Offense 7; Defense 5 Darnold is lookThe Tritons are ing to reassert the less experienced on Offensive Set: Spread program’s authority defense, having taken Defensive Set: 4-3 in southern Orange a heavy hit from Head Coach: County. graduation. They Jaime Ortiz (7-13 overall record) “I think getting aren’t very big on Assistant Coaches: Leo Barker back on the map is the defensive side of (defensive coordinator/defensive the biggest thing for the ball, either. What backs), Troy Kopp (offensive coorus. Winning games they have is speed dinator/quarterbacks), Jon Hamro is all we need to do,” and chemistry, ac(offensive line), Oscar Montecinos Darnold said. “I was cording to Ortiz. (receivers), Byron Rex (receivers), more disappointed “We’re not huge Joe Wood (running backs/strength with us not winning on defense. We and conditioning), John Allred (tight (last year) more don’t have a 6-4, ends), Brian Batson (linebackers), than my injury. I just 250-pound defensive Chris Culbertson (linebackers/special have to stay healthy end,” Ortiz said. “We teams), John Donnelly (defensive this year and we have a bunch of guys line), Pat Walker (defensive backs). just have to win that play well together some games.” and we have to fly Joining Darnold in the backfield will be around and make plays and swarm the ball.” the speedy tandem of junior running backs The Tritons depth at linebacker got a Vlad Dzhabiyev and sophomore Brandon boost in the form of senior transfer Riley Reaves. Dzhabiyev had a solid sophomore Whimpey, who Ortiz feels has the potential year, rushing for 500 yards and three touchto be an all-league type of player. downs. Reaves will get his first look at real In the secondary, the Tritons will rely on playing time this season and will add to the the experience of Russell at cornerback and Tritons up-tempo offense. Ortiz says both junior safety Tanner Wright. Dzhabiyev and Reaves have the ability to run Time will tell if the Tritons, playing in a and catch out of the backfield and can be new league, will return to form. Their shot at deployed as receivers in certain formations. redemption begins at home on Friday, Aug. The Tritons will run a spread offense, 29. SC
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OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART
Spread
OFFENSE Sam Darnold QB (No. 18) Sr. All eyes will be on Darnold at the quarterback position in 2014. The USC commit had a big, productive offseason and was featured in high-profile camps. Darnold is a legitimate dual-threat quarterback. He’s proven he can run the ball and has worked on his arm strength and accuracy over the offseason. Vlad Dzhabiyev RB (No. 30) Jr. Dzhabiyev burst on to the scene as a sophomore, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. Head coach Jaime Ortiz described Dzhabiyev as the team’s most consistent player in 2013 and has added size and strength this offseason. Dzhabiyev is the type of back who can gain the tough yards at the line of scrimmage. Austin Volling OL (No. 75) Sr. Volling will be one of the veteran players on offensive line for the Tritons and will likely start at right guard. At 6-feet-3 inches and 260 pounds, Volling will be a big body making room for the Tritons potent running attack. Volling has garnered the interest of collegiate programs like Air Force and Army. Donté Harrington OL (No. 79) Jr. Harrington is the most experienced player on the Tritons offensive line, touting three years of starting varsity experience. The offensive line assignments might still be in flux, but Harrington will no doubt be a fixture at guard. Brandon Reaves RB (No. 2) Soph. Reaves will team up with Dzhabiyev in the Tritons backfield as a part of a speedy running back corps. The sophomore is one of the top candidates for a breakout season. 2014 Triton Football Preview
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DeFeNSE Guard
Tackle Scott (53)
Center
Guard
Harrington (79) Lippincott (54) Volling (75)
Tackle Ritchie (72)
Tight End
Wide Reciever
Harlow (82) Fotheringham (14)
Russell (23)
Wide Reciever Quarterback Licht (4) Darnold (18)
Wide Reciever Half Back
Running Back
Mestaz (1)
Kicker Loy (19)
Reaves (2)
Dzhabiyev (30)
DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART
4-3 Defense
End
Tackle
Nose Guard
End
Buhl (11)
Gomez (52)
Rodriguez (56)
Atkins (77)
Cornerback
Cornerback
Russell (23)
Kling (24)
Safety
Linebacker
Linebacker
Linebacker
Mills (44)
Whimpey (7)
Lepley (31)
Wright (29)
Safety Frohner (22) Eldridge (83)
2014 SAN CLEMENTE FOOTBALL VARSITY ROSTER No.
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Charlie Mestaz Brandon Reaves Jake Feiner Dean Licht Trenton Baker Riley Whimpey Triston Morgan Liam Buhl Cole Fotheringham Cullen Tayrien Jack Sears Colby Williams Sam Darnold Sam Loy Christian Brown Nate Runolfson Andrew Frohner Jake Russell Kevin Kling Matt Leffler Ryan Russell Tanner Wright Vlad Dzhabiyev Max Lepley Francisco Escobedo
WR RB RB WR LB LB WR DL QB/TE DE QB/WR WR QB K DB DB DB WR/DB DB RB/LB LB DB RB LB LB
5’9 5’9 5’8 6’3 6’1 6’2 5’11 5’9 6’4 6’4 6’3 6’0 6’4 6’0 5’9 5’10 5’10 6’0 6’0 5’9 5’11 5’10 5’11 6’1 5’9
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11 10 12 12 11 10 12 11 11 11 10 12 12 11 11 11 11 12 11 12 10 11 11 12 11
Carlos Gamboa Jake Montgomery Chase Gutierrez Liam Mills Kiefer Matson Blaze Gonzalez Cody Burner Gerardo Gomez Tucker Scott Colin Lippincott Francisco Romero Chicho Rodriguez Jake Dobson Noah Valovich Shaughn Ritchie Connor Murphy Austin Volling Nate Atkins Kyle McCroskey Donté Harrington Cole Harlow Liam Eldridge Marko Zlatic Miguel Lavin Jack West
DB 5’10 LB 6’0 LB 5’9 LB 6’0 LB 6’0 DL 5’10 DL 6’0 DL 6’1 OL 6’4 OL 6’1 DL 5’10 DL 6’0 OL 6’3 OL 6’0 OL 6’4 OL 6’1 OL 6’4 DL 6’0 OL 6’2 OL 6’3 TE 6’6 WR/DB 6’2 DL 6’1 DL 6’1 Student Manager
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Riley Whimpey LB (No. 7) Sr. Whimpey, a transfer from Utah, may be a new face on the field, but the senior middle linebacker has impressed the Tritons coaching staff with his physicality in camp. Ortiz says Whimpey has the potential to be a Division 1 collegiate talent. Look for Whimpey to also be featured as an occasional tight end on offense. Chicho Rodriguez DL (No. 56) Sr. Rodriguez returns to play on the defensive line in 2014. Rodriguez got a good amount of playing time as a junior, where he recorded 16 total tackles and two sacks in nine games played. He will be a big physical presence on the line. Liam Mills LB (No. 44) Sr. Mills was a member of the varsity team as a sophomore but had to sit out last season following shoulder surgery. Now he is back and healthy, joining the ranks of the Tritons linebackers. He can play inside and outside linebacker and will also play fullback on offense. Tanner Wright SS (No. 29) Jr. Wright will provide veteran leadership for a relatively inexperienced Tritons defense. As the 2013 season progressed, Wright saw more playing time, racking up 45 total tackles as a sophomore. Ortiz says Wright will bring a physical presence to the secondary. Max Lepley LB (No. 31) Sr. Lepley will play at the outside linebacker position in the Tritons 4-3 defensive scheme. Ortiz says that Lepley, who also plays for the Tritons lacrosse team, has a good football IQ and couples that with speed. www.sanclementetimes.com
SEASON SCHEDULE AND GAME PREVIEWS GAME ONE
AUGUST 29
GAME TWO
SEPT. 5
GAME THREE
SEPT. 12
GAME FOUR
SEPT. 19
By Steve Breazeale
GAME FIVE
SEPT. 26
GARFIELD
HUNTINGTON BEACH
DANA HILLS
ATASCADERO
NEWPORT HARBOR
Location: San Clemente High Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Lorenzo Hernandez League: Eastern 2013-2014 record: 8-4 (6-0 league) 2013-2014 vs. SCHS: DNP Season Outlook: When breaking down Garfield’s roster, the pieces from last year appear to be there, aside from the glaring hole left by graduated running back TyJon Delancy. The Bulldogs liked to run the ball last season and Delancy accounted for roughly 58 percent of their yards gained on the ground and 24 touchdowns. Filling in at running back will likely be senior Franklin Robles (70 carries, 410 yards). Returning junior quarterback Ausencio Navarro and senior Stevie Williams return to battle for the starting job. On defense, the Bulldogs will be led by junior linebacker Joseph Silva, who led the team with 77 total tackles last year.
Location: Huntington Beach High Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Eric Lo League: Sunset 2013-2014 record: 9-5 (2-3 league) 2013-2014 vs. San Clemente: DNP Season Outlook: The big question for Huntington Beach this year will be: Can they maintain momentum? The Oilers are coming off a Cinderella run in 2013 that saw them earn an at-large playoff berth, then run all the way to the CIF-SS Southwest Division title. With the loss of standout quarterback Kai Ross, the Oilers will have to regroup for another deep run. Their defense will look new, due to a heavy loss of graduating senior starters. Senior receiver Nolan Thompson (50 receptions, 551 yards), junior running back Hunter Simmons and senior running back Travis Heer (923 yards, 11 touchdowns) will lead the offense.
Location: San Clemente High Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Todd Rusinkovich League: South Coast 2013-2014 record: 5-6 (3-1 league) 2013-2014 vs. SC: Win, 38-13 Season Outlook: The Dolphins took a hit to graduation but return several standouts, especially on defense, that will carry them into the new-look South Coast League. The Dolphins secondary will likely be the deepest unit on the field, as seniors Luke Williams (cornerback) and Jay Schuyler (free safety) return. Senior middle linebacker Brett Bill had a breakout season as a junior, racking up 155 total tackles, and will return to lead the veteran defense along with Corey Selenski. Senior running back Brian Scott will be crucial to the Dolphins success. Senior quarterback Cole Wilber will be the starter.
Location: San Clemente High Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Vic Cooper League: Pac-5 2013-2014 record: 8-3 (6-0 league) 2013-2014 vs. SC: DNP Season Outlook: The tandem of senior quarterback Tommy Carr and receiver Cooper Kuhnle will be the main focus of the Greyhounds offense this season. While Carr got limited playing time last year, Kuhnle returns after a junior season that saw him lead the team in yards (512), receptions (20) and touchdowns (three). Both players attended the Manning Passing Academy in the offseason. Atascadero also has a handful of running backs returning that saw time last season, including Marc Martin and Ethan Hicks.
Location: Newport Harbor High Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Jeff Brinkley League: Sunset 2013-2014 record: 8-6 (3-2 league) 2013-2014 vs. SC: Win, 34-13 Season Outlook: One can always count on Newport Harbor fielding a competitive football team and this year is no exception. The Sailors return five starters who helped them advance to the CIF Southwest Division Championship game last season. Quarterback Cole Norris and leading rusher Chance Siemonsma return to lead the offense. Siemonsma rushed for 1,073 yards and eight touchdowns last year as a junior. The Sailors will miss the versatile two-way playmaker Quest Truxton, who graduated, but their returning depth should bolster their chances at another playoff run.
GAME SIX
OCT. 2
GAME SEVEN
OCT. 10
GAME EIGHT
OCT. 24
GAME NINE
OCT. 30
GAME TEN
NOV. 7
TESORO
CAPISTRANO VALLEY
LAGUNA HILLS
TRABUCO HILLS
ALISO NIGUEL
Location: San Clemente High Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Matt Poston League: South Coast 2013-2014 record: 9-3 (3-1 league) 2013-2014 vs. SC: Win, 30-14 Season Outlook: The Titans had another successful run last year and return 13 starters to the mix in 2014. Junior quarterback Devon Modster returns and will link up with favorite target, senior receiver Jake Smeltzer. Senior offensive lineman Zach Hickman returns. Senior safety Tristan Kafentzis will anchor down the Tesoro defense. The Titans have a tough preseason schedule that will bolster their chances in the South Coast League, which looks like a twohorse race between them and Mission Viejo.
Location: San Clemente High Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Ernst Bucher League: Sea View 2013-2014 record: 5-5 (1-3 league) 2013-2014 vs. SC: DNP Season Outlook: Last season was a step in the right direction for the Cougars under then first-year head coach Ernst Bucher, as they improved to a .500 program. This year, they improved their preseason schedule, with games set against El Toro and rival San Juan Hills. Senior running back William Biehn lost much of last season due to injury, but should return to form a formidable backfield alongside fellow senior Jordon Bocko, who ran for 485 yards and seven touchdowns last year. Senior linebacker Jim Grasso returns to anchor the Cougars defense, which was prone to giving up a lot of points in 2013, especially in league play.
Location: Laguna Hills Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Bruce Ingalls League: Sea View 2013-2014 record: 3-6 (1-3 league) 2013-2014 vs. SC: DNP Season Outlook: Last year was a down year for the Laguna Hills football team, which has grown accustomed to winning the Sea View League title in recent years. Their roster was full of sophomores and juniors, who will be called upon to turn things around this season. Junior quarterback Matt Lucero will likely be the man under center for the Hawks, having received extensive playing time as a sophomore. After a rough preseason schedule last year, the Hawks have made life a little easier with their opening stretch in 2014.
Location: Trabuco Hills Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Tony Henney League: Sea View 2013-2014 record: 6-4 (2-2 league) 2013-2014 vs. SC: Win, 21-17 Season Outlook: The offseason was a tumultuous one for Trabcuo Hills. Longtime head coach Scott Orloff was fired and the program has to deal with a shift to the Sea View League. New head coach Tony Henney now steps in to lead what looks like a talented Mustang squad. Trabuco Hills will be deep with returning starters at several positions, especially at the offensive line. Four starters from last year’s unit return. Senior wide receiver Jacob Breeland caught 11 touchdowns last year and will return. The Mustangs preseason schedule is strong, which should prime them for a run through league and possibly into the playoffs.
Location: Aliso Niguel High Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Kurt Westling League: Sea View 2013-2014 record: 3-7 (1-3 league) 2013-2014 vs. SC: DNP Season Outlook: Aliso Niguel struggled to get in a rhythm last season with a young roster, failing to score points against higher-level opponents. That young roster, with another year of experience under their belts, will lead them into the new season. The Wolverines had a balanced offensive attack last season and featured Nick Chapman at quarterback and a solid running game. Chapman, now a junior, will look to build on his 1,173-yard performance from 2013. Junior receiver Alec Stewart will likely return. Stewart caught a team-high five touchdowns last season. Senior Remy Wasserbach figures to be the featured running back.
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he San Clemente Art Association brought artists of all different styles and abilities to the San Clemente Community Center last weekend for the group’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair. A few notables included: Grace Swanson started making gourd art six years ago after becoming “hooked in her first art class,” and growing up in Nigeria where she said gourds are used for nearly everything. She has been a painter for 25 years. Mary Borgstrom has been making wind chimes for 20 years with her husband. She loves gardens and the ocean and this is her way of combining the two and she loves going around to all local festivals and selling her art. Jing Shi began painting and designing clothing 20 years ago in Beijing and attended college for fashion design. She makes her own dresses for her successful clothing line. She also creates watercolors on rice paper, surrounded by silk. She hopes to introduce traditional Chinese watercolor art to the public along with various types of Asian art. Christy MacBride began photography in elementary school and has always been interested in many types of photography. Recently she’s begun shooting more landscapes. SC
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The Short Road to Graduation: Déjà Vu All Over Again What I know about my son’s senior year of high school
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even years ago when I enrolled my older son as a freshman in high school, I arrived a bundle of nerves. This week, as I enroll my younger son as a senior, I’m still a basket case—but for very different reasons. When my older son started his senior year I didn’t have a clue what to expect. Clearly, I knew how the journey would end, but I wasn’t prepared for the potholes along the way. This time around, as my younger son starts his senior year, I know the terrain and some of the pitfalls to avoid but I also know the road won’t be any easier. So far my sons’ senior years are off to similar starts. Less than a month after completing their junior years of high school each received letters inviting them to sit for their senior yearbook photograph. Last week, with my younger son dressed in a collared shirt and coordinating tie, we arrived as instructed for his official senior portrait. As I stood in the photographer’s studio mulling over portrait packages, I felt a familiar rush of anxiety. I flashed back to my older son’s portrait appointment
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New Developments ABBY’S CHEESECAKES 362 Camino De Estrella 949.295.6346, www.abbyscheesecakes.com Tina Cahill believes her innovation may change one of the country’s favorite desserts. Cahill, the former owner of Aloha Coffee on Avenida Del Mar, opened her new dessert shop, Abby’s Cheesecakes, earlier this month. “The old fashioned cheesecake always came in one piece, so I separated it,” Cahill said. “Now you can have a hot topping. And it’s made for one person.” For example, Cahill’s hot apple caramel cheesecake comes with spiced apples, which can be heated up, along with a caramel “swirl” that can be put on top of the cheesecake or added to a plate for presentation. The individual cups are sold in singles, twin-packs, by the half-dozen and dozen. Cahill has been working on the product for five years. After selling the Aloha and San Clemente Times August 21-27, 2014
remembering it initiated the slippery slope toward graduation. My heart hurt knowing in an instant I’ll be sitting teary-eyed in Thalassa Stadium, again. Returning home LIFE’S A BEACH from the photo shoot, I By Shelley Murphy recounted to my husband my traumatic afternoon and fear that in the blink of an eye our son will be gone. My husband responded by blinking his eyes and saying, “He’s still here.” I warned him, one more satirical flicker and he might not see our son pickup his diploma in June. I discovered during my older son’s senior year how cruelly the calendar races from September to June. The next ten months kick-off with football games, homecoming events, and themed dances then jumps to midterms and spring break, and finally sprints to senior barbecues, grad night and graduation. Amid the year-long flurry of fun activities, my younger son will spend his Thanksgiving break completing college applications. Months of anxious waiting
will follow while we wait for the decision of an anonymous admissions panel to announce how lucky we are that they’re taking my son from me for four years. This time around, instead of counting down the days until his departure like I did with my older son, I intend to enjoy the day-to-day high school routine. I pledge to shed some of my black clothing and stop marking the maudlin list of every “last” milestone—his last birthday at home, his last prom, and so forth. I’m rationalizing by living in the moment I’ll minimize my misery—the denial gene runs like a river through my genetic pool so I stand a great chance of temporarily fooling myself. I expect as my son’s senior year progresses he’ll begin to push the boundaries of the last three years. He’ll challenge our rules and decisions to taste his impending freedom and independence. This time, I’ll try to loosen the leash and accept it’s good to gain some autonomy under our roof before sending him into unruly student housing. I know, as the calendar comes to a close, senioritis will strike but I vow to leave the battlefield of “The Great Curfew War” less
working as a restaurant consultant, she catered a luncheon for a spice company and put together a cheesecake. “They called me the next day and said they loved the lunch, but that I needed to do something with my cheesecakes. They were the most amazing they’d ever had,” she said. The name comes from a creation of Cahill, a character she said represented a young, innovative female entrepreneur. Cahill said the name also comes from a desire to get an early listing at the Chamber of Commerce.
NÉKTER JUICE BAR 638 Camino De Los Mares, No. D2-A www.nekterjuicebar.com Fresh juice and smoothie company Nekter Juice Bar has opened its newest location in San Clemente. Company founders Steve and Alexis Schulze joined employees last week for a ribbon cutting at the new store, located in Ocean View Plaza on Camino de los Mares. The juice bar offers a variety of healthconscious options, including a wide selection of fresh vegetable and fruit juices and smoothies, as well as specialty drinks and acai bowls. The company also offers a variety of cleanse options.
bloodied than with my older son. We butted heads as he fought to free himself from my jurisdiction and jump into the world of young adulthood, and I fought letting him go and losing my beloved job as fulltime parent. In retrospect I realize our conflict wasn’t about the neon numbers flashing on the digital clock, but instead the fleeting hours remaining on our household clock. This time around I’m less naïve, but it’s still difficult enjoying the journey when reaching the destination is dreaded. Too soon I’ll find myself sitting in Thalassa Stadium watching my younger son cross the stage to receive his high school diploma. The second time isn’t any easier, but at least this time I know to bring more Kleenex. Shelley Murphy has lived in San Clemente with her husband and two sons for the past 14 years. She’s a freelance writer and contributor to the SC Times since 2006. 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
The founders and staff of Nekter Juice Bar celebrate the opening of the company’s San Clemente location Friday. Photo: Lauralyn Loynes
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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
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Third Annual Rodeo Week Returns to San Juan The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo returns to the area BY BRIAN PARK, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he 14th annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo will take place Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. It’s heralded as the richest two-day rodeo in the nation with a purse worth over $200,000. The top 30 cowboys in six events will compete in saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and team roping. The rodeo is part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association season and is an important competition for many cowboys who are hoping to secure a spot in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December. On Saturday, gates open at 2 p.m. with opening ceremonies at 3:45 p.m. and the rodeo at 4 p.m. The competition will be followed by a concert and dance featuring
Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band at 6 p.m. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday with the rodeo beginning at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $30 for adults, $10 for kids 4 to 12 years old and free for kids 3 and under. Parking is included with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets are on sale at seven locations in south Orange County: The Swallow’s Inn and Ortega Tack and Feed in San Juan Capistrano, Hennessy’s Tavern in Dana Point, Boot Barn in Lake Forest, Jerry’s Dogs in Ladera Ranch, Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo and the Sendero Guest House in Rancho Mission Viejo. Cash, debit and credit cards are also accepted at the gates. For more information about the rodeo, visit www.rmvrodeo.com. SC
Professional riders will be on display at the 14th annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo from August 23-24. Photo: Brian Park
Tritons Football Honor Nick Pasquale 5K run and walk to benefit foundation coming Sept. 7 BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he San Clemente High School football team’s uniform will feature a special commemorative patch over the right side of the chest this season, bearing the initials “NP,” honoring the memory of Nick Pasquale. Pasquale was a standout player for the Tritons and helped guide the team to an appearance in the CIF-SS Division 1 Championship game his senior season in 2011. Pasquale was a wide receiver for the UCLA football team in college. Pasquale was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle in the early morning hours of Sept. 8, 2013. Pasquale’s death shook the town, especially the Tritons and Bruins football programs, who dedicated their seasons to him. The Tritons will continue to pay their respects to Pasquale, affectionately known as “Pacman,” in the form of the patch now emblazoned on their uniforms. The Nick Pasquale Foundation will host the Live Like Nick 5K Run/Walk at San Clemente High School on Sunday, Sept. 7. The event is open to all ages and proceeds from the event will be given directly to the foundation, which provides financial support to aspiring athletes and charitable groups. The event is limited to the first 1,000 runner who register. To sign up, visit www. livelikenick5k.com. SC San Clemente Times August 21-27, 2014
The San Clemente High School football team’s uniforms will feature a special patch honoring Nick Pasquale. Courtesy photo
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he city of San Clemente Recreation Department’s adult recreation leagues are coming down to the final stretch, with the summer basketball and soccer champions still to be crowned. In the co-ed soccer league, the top-seeded Sandpipers earned a first round bye and defeated the Slammers 3-2 in the quarterfinals. Bar Set Low defeated the Riptide 5-3 in the other side of that bracket and will face the Sandpipers in the semifinals on Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. Team S.C. notched a convincing 3-1 win over Sporting Real in the quarterfinals on Aug. 10, earning them a trip to the semifinals. Mad United beat Strike Force 3-1 and will face Team S.C. in the semifinals on Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. The winners of the remaining two semifinal games will square off in the summer championship game on Aug. 24 at 11:30 a.m. The adult men’s basketball championships will also take place on Aug. 24. Hide Yo Kids and the Tritons will square off at 3 p.m. in one semifinal game and the Average Joes will play Showtime at 4 p.m. to determine who goes to the finals. The championship game will be played at 5:15 p.m. Registration for the fall recreation leagues is now underway. The fall season will include men’s and co-ed softball, along with a men’s 40U division, co-ed soccer and men’s basketball. For more information or to register, email recreg@san-clemente.org. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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Tanner Gudauskas is carried up the beach by fellow San Clemente surfers Ian Crane (left) and Patrick Gudauskas after winning the Soöruz Lacanau Pro on Aug. 16. Photo: Courtesy ASP
Fantastique in France San Clemente pro surfer Tanner Gudauskas takes top honors at Soöruz Lacanau Pro BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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mperieux, imperioso, masterful—in French, Italian or English it is a word that aptly describes the performance turned in by San Clemente-based surfer Tanner Gudauskas at the Soöruz Lacanau Pro. On Saturday, Aug. 16 Gudauskas beat Italian Leonardo Fioravanti to take home 2,000 ranking points and the $20,000 prize at the Association of Surfing Professionals 5-Star qualification series event in Lacanau, France. “That win was super fun. The conditions were very challenging because the tidal changes were huge,” Gudauskas said. “I felt like I was improving through my heats in the week and had some lucky breaks on the final day too. All in all, I’m super pumped to win an event again, and especially in Europe which is a place Pat, Dane (his brothers and fellow pro surfers)
and I have loved going to since we started traveling.” With surf resembling that of the waves he grew up riding in San Clemente, the goofy-footer was well equipped with strong backside skills to dominate in the Lacanau lineup. Gudauskas’ win boosts his QS ranking to No. 14. Directly following the event, Gudauskas and brother Patrick headed back to the states for the Vans Pro in Virginia Beach, Aug. 18 through Aug. 24, part of the 52nd annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships. Patrick Gudauskas is last year’s Vans Pro defending champion and currently No. 17 on the ASP QS ranking. As of press time Wednesday, the pro rounds remained on standby. In pro junior competition, San Clementeans Kei Kobayashi and Griffin Colapinto had advanced through to Round 3. SC
Age: 8, Concordia Elementary Surfing since just before she turned 4, Hana Johnson loves everything about it. “I like how when you stand up on the waves it feels like you’re walking on water. And I like being in the ocean and seeing the animals. I don’t have a favorite animal because I like them all, but one of my favorites is the leopard shark,” she said. Taught by her dad and older brother Hagan, this talented shortboarder already has a goal of becoming a professional surfer. Hana thanks her mom and dad for taking her to practice every day to pursue her dream and to check out the ocean life. “I like surfing at Lowers and I feel like the leopard sharks there are part of my family because I love them so much. I just surfed there a couple of days ago and saw like 10 of them. It was so cool,” Hana said. “They’ll only try to bite you if you touch them or poke them with a stick or something.” She has surfed in three contests so far—the Hurley Rip My Shred Stick at Church Beach when she was 5, the 2013 Stoke-o-Rama at T Street where she took fifth place and the San Clemente Ocean
Hana Johnson. Photo: Andrea Swayne
Festival Groms Rule event in July, winning the girls 10U division. A family surf trip to Panama caused her to miss the recent Western Surfing Association season kickoff, but she will compete in the remainder of the series. In school, Hana is a good student who especially enjoys studying science, math and reading. Her favorite book is Green Eggs and Ham but she also recommends checking out The Definitive Visual Guide to the Universe, “if you want to learn about space and be more smarter in science.” Hana’s best surf training advice: “Surf every day, even if the waves are bad.” —Andrea Swayne
SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 67-69 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-8’ Poor-fair, Catalina: 12-15’ fair+ Thursday And Friday: South swell from Tropical Storm Lowell will quickly build in Wednesday night through Thursday morning, topping out by Thursday afternoon, then holding through Friday. Look for chest-head high+ waves at many of the well exposed breaks throughout Orange County, while standout spots produce overhead sets (strongest overall for North OC). Cleanest conditions will
be found in the morning with calm to light/ variable wind, before an onshore seabreeze develops into the afternoons. Longer Range Outlook: The South Lowell swell will pulse up a little more on Saturday, which will be the strongest day of this swell event, then back down later Sunday into next week. On Saturday, some of the tropical swell magnets of North OC will produce occasional well overhead sets. Winds and conditions look most favorable in the mornings. Check out Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook!