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Lucia Vega, the 2014-2015 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, helps Maile Glover, 8, (left) with her homework.

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vaccinated, explicitly provides an exception when a physician believes that circumstances—in the judgement and sound discretion of the physician—so warrant.”

While the law is already passed, many parents spoke last Wednesday night about the importance of exemptions such as personal beliefs. One parent from Las Flores said she wanted the trustees to better understand parents who choose “alternative vaccination schedules” for their children.

Dr. Bob Sears of Dana Point was also in attendance and said “unvaccinated kids do not pose danger to other vaccinated kids.”

He added that mandated vaccines will not protect students from one of the most common illnesses in schools—whooping cough.

Five things San Clemente should know this week Council Approves Various Zoning, Parking Amendments THE LATEST: Amendments of the city’s General Plan regarding zoning and parking were discussed at length Tuesday night during the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting.

Throughout the discussion, council members debated the changes to the city’s planning ordinance regarding the amount of allowable space within commercial buildings with relation to parking availability—which is known as “floor area ratio” or FAR—as well as how developers can apply for height variances in certain zoned areas.

The council debated two ordinances during their first reading, the first dealing with zoning discrepancies that needed reworking and the second addressed various mixed-use areas.

The centerpiece of the discussion has revolved around the heavily-debated project at 1010 South El Camino Real, where developer Nick Buchanan has volleyed with city planning staff and representatives for almost two years regarding a proposed two-story residential and commercial building.

One of the main issues with the project is 2 feet of the building could theoretically block ocean views from Interstate 5, but, as planning commissioners said at previous meetings and council members reiterated Tuesday, the question was: would that impact the overall view space?

Buchanan brought his mixed-use project plans to the Planning Commission and council because he said he wanted to invest in the potential he sees in the South El Camino real neighborhoods.

Buchanan said although the project has been tweaked throughout the planning process, he would not be able to go lower because of the ceiling height needed for adequate space. Buchanan lowered the overall height of the building after the General Plan passed changes requiring the structure he is trying to build to be a maximum 35 feet high instead of the originally planned 45 feet.

“I have been flexible … and I’m OK with 35 feet. Another 2 feet (lower) is perceivable but makes a difference,” Buchanan said.

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Crews work on the extension of the Avenida Pico I-5 project. Closures of the southbound ramps begin this weekend. Photo: Courtesy of OCTA

WHAT’S NEXT: The council voted to approve the amendments and to keep the process of having City Council approve conditional use permits in order to allow for height variances. The vote for the second set of amendments was 3-0-2, with Councilman Tim Brown recused because he owns property within 500 feet of the affected areas, and Councilwoman Lori Donchak absent due to personal matters.

meeting. Staffed information booths will be open from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. before the meeting. The meeting will be live-streamed via www.songscommunity.com. —EH

FIND OUT MORE: To read the ordinance changes, visit www.san-clemente.org and find the agenda under the City Council tab. To view the City Council’s action and discussion, visit the city’s YouTube page, “City of San Clemente.”—Eric Heinz

THE LATEST: A group of concerned parents addressed the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees Oct. 28 regarding the implementation of the SB 277 vaccination bill for the 2016-2017 school year.

Amanda McKay, a CUSD parent of three, presented the topic to the board as a citizen’s request agenda item, in which someone is given three minutes to address the board on an issue of their choosing. McKay was followed by 11 speakers—including one parent in favor of the new law—who largely sought to explain to the board their reasons for opposing mandated vaccinations, as well as discussing implementation for the 20162017 school year.

In June, Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 277 into law, eliminating vaccine exemptions in schools statewide with the exception of noted medical issues.

“The Legislature, after considerable debate, specifically amended SB 277, to exempt a child from immunizations whenever the child’s physician concludes that there are ‘circumstances, including but not limited to, family medical history, for which the physician does not recommend immunization …’” Brown wrote in a letter to the California State Senate. “Thus, SB 277, while requiring that school children be

Parents Discuss Vaccination Law at CUSD Meeting

Community Engagement Panel Meeting Set for Nov. 5 in Oceanside THE LATEST: The San Onofre Community Engagement Panel will look at a study of the economic factors regarding the decommissioning of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station at its quarterly meeting on Nov. 5 in Oceanside.

Southern California Edison public information officer Maureen Brown said representatives will provide an update on plans to decommission SONGS, which will include the proposed expansion of dry storage of used nuclear fuel at the plant.

WHAT’S NEXT: The meeting is open to the public and takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the QLN Conference Center, 1938 Avenida Del Oro, Oceanside. Members of the public can speak for three minutes at a time during the public comment portion of the

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WHAT’S NEXT: The item was information only, so no board action was required after the presentation. Trustee Jim Reardon, backed by Board President Lynn HattonHodson, requested the board receive the source documentation cited during the speakers’ presentations, including documentation backing up allegations that parents are receiving notices mandating their children be vaccinated in order to participate in the current school year, rather than by 2016-2017, per the law.

—Allison Jarrell

Avenida Pico I-5 Closures Start this Weekend THE LATEST: As part of the I-5 South County Improvements Project, two southbound I-5 ramp closures are scheduled at Avenida Pico from Nov. 6 to 20, according to the Orange County Transportation Authority.

WHAT’S NEXT: The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Avenida Pico will be closed from 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, to 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The southbound I-5 on-ramp from Avenida Pico will be closed from 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, to 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23. —EH

Petition for Sidewalks Gathers Support THE LATEST: A petition to urge the City Council to maintain the historic sidewalks around San Clemente garnered more than 220 signatures as of Wednesday. The issue of sidewalk onus for repairs as well as style consistency has been a point of debate in recent public meetings.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city’s Planning Commission will discuss the details of sidewalks at a future meeting. The petition can be found at www.ipetitions.com under “Save Historic Sidewalks.” —EH www.sanclementetimes.com

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Police are searching for the man in this dark silver, charcoal metallic or bluish-silver Mercedes M-Class (likely a 2011 model) SUV who witnesses say hit the man on the ground in the Rite Aid/Ralphs parking lot at Golden Lantern and Del Prado in Dana Point at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, and then sped off. Photo: Neil Donovan

Police Search for DP Hit-andRun Driver

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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driver hit a man walking in a shopping center parking lot the evening of Oct. 30 in Dana Point and then fled the scene, authorities said.

According to Deputy Larry Costa, who responded to the call, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department began receiving calls at 5:10 p.m. Oct. 30 reporting a hitand-run of a pedestrian in the Rite Aid/ Ralphs parking lot at Golden Lantern and Del Prado Avenue.

“A man driving a Mercedes SUV hit a man walking in the parking lot near the Rite Aid store and then despite efforts of witnesses to get the man to stop, fled the scene,” Costa said, adding that a man and woman who were among the witnesses attempted to follow the car but the suspect eventually eluded them.

The victim—a man in his 50s or 60s who eventually left the scene in his own vehicle—was treated by paramedics for abrasions to his right arm and despite complaints of pain to his back and left hip, refused ambulance transport to a hospital.

The car was described as a Mercedes SUV M-Class, dark silver, charcoal metallic, or bluish-silver in color and likely a 2011 or similar model.

Witness Neil Donovan of Dana Point— who was among the 9-1-1 callers—said he had just pulled into the parking lot when he heard a loud thud followed by people yelling, “Stop that car,” and “Don’t let that guy leave.” Donovan said he then saw a man on the ground in front of the Mercedes and quickly snapped a photo of the Page 4

scene with his cell phone.

Donovan said he and another man then began commanding the suspect to “park the car” and “get out of the car,” while others attended to the victim.

“Two of us thought we had finally gotten the driver to stop when he said ‘OK, OK’ and started to pull into a parking spot,” Donovan said. “But the whole time he kept looking behind him like he was going to back up and then inching forward so we had a feeling he was going to try to run. We tried to open the doors but they were locked and then all of a sudden he gunned it and took off.”

A few other witnesses attempted to run after the car for a bit but backed off when it became apparent the man wasn’t going to stop, and then one of the witnesses jumped into a car with his girlfriend and they chased after the Mercedes, he said.

According to the man and woman who attempted to follow the suspect in their car, the suspect sped out through the west exit near the Bank of America, headed north on Del Prado and then right on Violet Lantern and onto La Cresta before heading north on Pacific Coast Highway. The suspect eventually eluding them somewhere around PCH and Selva Road, Costa said.

Deputies’ attempts to intercept the suspect with sheriff’s units coming from the north were unsuccessful.

A dealer plaque in the front plate holder shows the car was purchased from Fletcher Jones Newport Beach.

Donovan said he followed up with a manager at that dealership to share the photo with him and to find out whether they could be of help in locating the suspect. A manager at the dealership assured Donovan they would be standing by waiting for police to contact them, he said.

“The investigation is ongoing and we expect that the dealership could be of assistance,” Costa said.

Anyone with information about the suspect should call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at 714.647.7000. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Fantastic Scholastics Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area to Host Gala

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ucia Vega said before she entered the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area’s College Bound Program she was getting mostly average grades. Today she said she is getting As and Bs at San Clemente High School.

A senior at San Clemente High School, Vega was the 2014-2015 Youth of the Year for San Clemente’s chapter, and a new Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the year will be announced at the club’s 33rd Annual Great Futures Gala at 6 p.m. on Nov. 21 at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club.

“You have to be a good example for the other students and the Boys & Girls Club, maintain a healthy lifestyle and just be an overall positive person and leader,” Vega said.

COLLEGE BOUND Susan Arias, development director of the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, said last year was the pilot program for the College Bound program. Teens were matched with “learning coaches” and talked about college and career options.

The goal of the club is to attract more incoming high school freshman as it progresses.

“We go out to the campuses and reach out to students about all our programs,” Arias said. “The plan is to filter in (middle school students), and we’ve been working with counselors at the high school to share information about the program.”

Arias said there are 11 children currently enrolled in the College Bound program.

Students are able to use the facilities at the club’s teen center while working with volunteer tutors. The center now has two staff members who facilitate the center.

Vega said she meets with math tutors twice a week, gets help with homework five days a week, and is also taking Advanced Placement government at school.

“I’m taking classes now that I never thought I would take, and it’s because of College Bound and what the tutors helped me with,” Vega said.

Arias said the program tracks student progress intently and is available to be “that extra support for families.”

Arias said another thing the program aims to do is take students on tours of colleges.

“Next year we’re looking to add 25 students to the program, and we’re hoping

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Receiving help with their homework, twin sisters Emily Aguilar, (left) and Elora Aguilar, both 8, listen to instruction from Lucia Vega, 2014-2015 Youth of the Year.

Photo: Eric Heinz

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One of our pillars at the Boys & Girls Club is to have all of our kids graduate high school on time. We want them to be ready for whatever they want to do next.

Reese said if students think they’re not ready for college, they can participate in after school programs that help with personal growth and development.

There’s also a sports program that keeps teenagers involved with healthy activities.

“We’ve done workshops in notetaking and managing academic calendars and we’ll conduct things that will really assist young people to understand what it takes to get into college,” Reese said. “

we’ll be able to get all of our kids into college,” Arias said. “One of our pillars at the Boys & Girls Club is to have all of our kids graduate high school on time. We want them to be ready for whatever they want to do next.”

Allen Reese, chief professional officer of the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast area, said he wants to have the program facilitate students who come from families unfamiliar with the college application process.

“We’ve come up with an iteration that’s a bit different than what we planned in the past; anyone who expressed interest in the College Bound program was admitted,” Reese said. “What we did this year is added in an academic requirement by modeling it after the Nicholas Academic Center in Santa Ana.”

YOUTH OF THE YEAR The Youth of the Year honor is given to an exemplary student who is community and academically minded.

“Every month we nominate youth who are doing something outstanding and between five and eight kids are nominated.

We see how well they’re doing at school and what they’re doing at the club as well as their community service at the club and in the community,” Vega also competed regionally in county essay contests in which she shared her experiences of working at the Boys & Girls Club.

Vega helped with mentoring and met with children regularly and gave them a personal connection to the club.

The criteria for being designated Youth of the Year includes academic achieve-

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ment as well as roles in the community.

The Youth of the Year designation does not necessarily need to have a certain GPA but it is taken into consideration.

Vega said she has applied to a variety of colleges, but she has already received acceptance into the Northern Arizona University with scholarship offers.

She hopes to major in a field involving biology but said she hasn’t narrowed down a specific field.

“We want to see that a student is participating in our activities, doing well in school and showing a leadership spirit,” Reese said. “These are kids who will go out of their way to be involved with a project or some kind of activity. This is a kid who goes above and beyond.”

GREAT FUTURES GALA The annual gala helps raise funds for operations of the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area.

Reese said the biggest expense is his staff as well as overhead and insurance costs—the overall cost to operate annually is about $1 million.

Tickets to the gala are $175, and Boys & Girls Club representatives said they are nearly sold out.

For more information on ticket availability, call 949.484.0122 or visit www. begreatsanclemente.org. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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skewed, and his message to the electorate is filled with malapropisms and deliberate cacography. Though he is “politically incorrect,” as the author suggests, he preaches kindness, compassion, common sense and love. The book is to be featured at the Miami International Book Fair, Nov. 20 through 22. The book is available on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble and other bookstores.

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Shorecliffs Middle School to Host Various Events The first Book Buzz (formerly Survivor Book Club) book meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Shorecliffs Seahawk Center. Students and parents read a book together, then discuss it in groups at the meeting. After the book discussion, there will be refreshments and a chance to win prizes. Purchase one of three novels at Village Book Exchange in San Clemente at 20 percent off. All books are Newbery Award-winners.

Shorecliffs is also hosting its 21st annual Turkey Trot from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

San Clementeans Honored at Service Award Banquet Farmers & Merchants Bank honored 11 members of the Southern California community at its annual “California’s Strongest People You Can Bank On” awards. The awards presented were given to people that demonstrated the same values and strength of character as F&M, such as charity and service above self, among others.

Winners, all members of the communities F&M serves, were nominated by bank employees and represent many communities throughout Southern California including Long Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente and Laguna Hills.

James and Carla Hogan of San Clemente and the San Clemente Marine Corps Support Group were awarded The Self Above Service Award. F&M presented the awards to all 11 winners at a luncheon at Parkers’ Lighthouse in Long Beach.

Exchange Club Raises Money for Marines with Golf Tournament Exchange Club San Clemente hosted the Semper Fi Golf Classic on Oct. 26 at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course.

Club member Hank Snyder has been chairing the event for 10 years, and Exchange Club members said they were “very pleased to say that this year was one of our most successful events.”

The club raised almost $18,000 during the event. Some of the funds will go to U.S. Marine families with relatives stationed at Camp Pendleton. In addition to the tournament, which was won by Don Echelberger, Al Roy, Gunnery Sgt. Jason Priebe and Jason Poke, pre-dinner entertainment included a 1,000 golf ball drop by helicopter. The balls were numbered 1 to 1,000 and sold for several months prior to San Clemente Times November 5–11, 2015

Saddleback’s Speech and Debate Team’s Recent Tournament Results

Farmers & Merchants Bank honors 11 people, including San Clemente residents Carla and James Hogan, at a recent event. Photo: Courtesy of Farmers & Merchants Bank

million people.

“I am honored to serve on the Region 10 board,” Gibson said. “This will provide me an opportunity to serve locally and, at the same time, represent the interests and needs of SMWD customers and south Orange County on a regional level.”

ACWA’s 430 public agency members are collectively responsible for 90 percent of the water delivered to cities, farms and businesses in California. Its mission, since its formation in 1910, is to assist members in promoting the development, management and beneficial use of good quality water at the lowest practical cost and in an environmentally balanced manner.

Nonprofits Partner with Outlets at San Clemente for Grand Opening A helicopter drops golf balls, which were numbered 1 to 1,000 for the Exchange Club Marine Golf Ball Drop.

The person with the number of the ball that dropped closest to the pin won a vacation. Photo: Courtesy of Exchange Club San Clemente

the event for $10 each. The ball closest to the pin won a four night stay at the Marine Monument in San Francisco along with $300 traveling money.

SMWD Director Gibson Elected to ACWA Region 10 Board of Directors Santa Margarita Water District Director Charles T. “Chuck” Gibson has been elected to serve on the Association of California Water Agencies Region 10 board of directors. He will begin a two-year term on Jan. 1.

ACWA is organized around 10 districts throughout the state. Region 10 comprises Orange and San Diego counties and is home to some 39-member public water agencies and a population of more than 6.2

The Outlets at San Clemente is hosting its “Shopping Extravaganza” from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 5, and tickets to the event are $35. Cost of admission will include a private catered lunch, wine and craft beer tasting, entertainment, exclusive discounts to more than 25 stores and more than $50,000 in prizes to be given away, including over 1,800 $25 gift cards. When purchasing tickets, people have a chance to choose the nonprofit their ticket admission will fund. Tickets can be purchased at http://outletsatsanclemente.ticketmob. com/event.cfm?id=109584.

San Clemente Author Releases “Kurley for President” Kurley Knoodle is the latest fictional presidential hopeful to announce his candidacy in the 2016 election, as San Clemente author J.A. Harter scribes in her latest novel, Kurley for President. The main character’s take on American politics is slightly

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Saddleback College competed in two recent speech tournaments. On Oct. 18, the team competed in the 2015 Janesse Davidson Tournament at Concordia University. Over 20 colleges and universities were in attendance.

On Oct. 24 and 25, the speech and debate team competed at the 2015 WatsonLancer Invitational Tournament hosted

by Pasadena City College. Twenty-five colleges were in attendance.

Results from Saddleback competitors included: Open Prose Interpretation: Dante Johnson, Finalist Open Prose Interpretation: Taylor Stickle, Second Place Open Impromptu: Tyler Kline, Finalist Novice Persuasion: Niki Friedman, Third Place Novice Persuasion: Elyssa Hulse, Second Place “The students are completely immersed in the culture of competitiveness,” team coach Lucas Ochoa said.

“At this early in the season, it’s vital that students attempt to achieve optimal results by working tirelessly throughout the week. The students have answered the challenge, and I can’t wait to see how the season unfolds.”

“I am genuinely excited for the team’s prospects this year. We have a lot of potential and I’m excited to see where it leads us,” team coach Shawn O’Rourke added.

On the forensic debate team, students write, rehearse and perform at six to seven tournaments against students from universities and community colleges to qualify for the national tournament. The students representing Saddleback at the national tournament have placed above several competitors representing institutions throughout the year, including Concordia University, Point Loma, California State University-Los Angeles, California State University-Long Beach and UCLA. Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ERIC HEINZ

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.

Tuesday, November 3 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (7:19 a.m.) Police were called after a woman was seen pushing a four-wheel dolly with a dog house on it. The caller said she thought the woman may try to camp out at her the business.

VANDALISM REPORT Calle Del Cerro, 1000 Block (6:31 a.m.)

A caller reported graffiti that read, “You are dead.”

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Avenida San Diego, 100 Block (1:41 a.m.)

A 25-year-old man was arrested during a burglary. The man, whose occupation was listed as a cleaner, is being held on a $50,000 bond at the Intake Release Center.

Monday, November 2 BRANDISHING A WEAPON Avenida Vista Montana, 200 Block (12:55 p.m.) A woman said a man was holding a rifle while marching and saluting in the apartments above the field. The woman said she was not sure if his weapon was real.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2200 Block (9:59 a.m.)

A caller said a “lunatic” was putting grass on the caller’s windshield. The caller got disconnected before more information could be provided.

Sunday, November 1 DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2400 Block (10:07 p.m.)

A man said he was in a verbal dispute with a transient woman who he claimed stole items from his hotel room after he told her she could stay the night.

DISTURBANCE Loma Lane, 100 Block (9:45 p.m.) A caller could hear a woman on the balcony screaming and believed she had “mental issues.”

ROBBERY IN PROGRESS Avenida Espada, 2100 Block (7 p.m.) A caller said he was jumped by two men, one of whom was his friend. The subjects were last seen in a white pickup truck heading toward Avenida Vista Hermosa.

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TERRORIST THREATS REPORT El Camino Real, 1500 Block (5:07 p.m.)

A man told police an acquaintance of his called earlier and said he was going to kill him. The man said the subject is currently living in Anaheim and did not have a vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies told him to call back if the subject arrived at the business.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Calafia, 200 Block (3:27 p.m.)

A man’s girlfriend’s son was reportedly banging on the door to pick up some property. The caller said the man is known to use heroin and meth.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Eminencia Del Norte, 3000 Block (1:30 p.m.) Police were called regarding a man who was seen “looking mad” in the front yard and swinging a hatchet. The caller said the man was wearing a cowboy hat and a white muscle shirt.

Saturday, October 31 DISTURBANCE Diamante, 3700 Block (11:11 p.m.) A 17-year-old man came to the caller’s residence after being beat up at a party.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Pico, 600 Block (3:02 p.m.) A man told police another man walked into his business and said there is a possible bomb inside his vehicle. A 31-year-old man who said he works as a computer technician was arrested. As of Monday he was in custody at the Intake Release Center on a $20,000 bond.

Friday, October 30 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Lucia, 100 Block (10:59 p.m.)An “extremely suspicious and evasive” man

DISTURBANCE Calle Del Cerro, 1000 Block (10:49 p.m.)

A woman called about having an argument with her neighbor. She said her neighbor’s iguana keeps coming onto her property and eating all of her plants.

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Thursday, October 29

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES South Ola Vista/Avenida Santa Barbara (1:01 a.m.) A loud crash was heard by callers. A 22-year-old man was arrested after the traffic collision and released later that day. He is expected to make a final court appearance Nov. 30.

ROBBERY IN PROGRESS Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (4:20 a.m.) Police reported the business lost approximately $200.

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Esteban, 2800 Block (6:59 p.m.) A caller said four 13-year-old children were running around and ringing the doorbells of homes in the neighborhood. The caller said one had a “big stick.”

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (10:10 a.m.) A man said he was bitten by a dog and was adamant about speaking to a deputy.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Palizada, 300 Block (9:09 a.m.)

A caller said they paid money to a bicyclist who ran into the caller’s vehicle because he thought he had the green light. The caller said they now think it was a scam.

asked deputies to check for a “certain someone” that his ex-girlfriend told him would harm him. The caller refused to provide his name or the name of the “certain someone” because he doesn’t want to get killed if he ever goes back to jail.

Records showed the man has a history of using drugs. Although he denied being on drugs at the time of the call, police said he sounded like he was.

DISTURBANCE Calle Negocio, 1000 Block (11:03 p.m.)

Police were called for juveniles breaking bottles and possibly smoking marijuana next to the church.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Avenida Del Mar, 200 Block (4:46 p.m.)

Two men were seen trying to break into a vehicle. They left in a different car at the location and headed toward the ocean on Avenida Granada. One man was taken into custody and held on a $20,000 bond at the Central Mens Jail. He was expected to make his first appearance in court on Monday.

TERRORIST THREATS REPORT Avenida Pico, 700 Block (11:56 a.m.) A woman said another woman followed her home and used her vehicle to block her path, and then threatened bodily harm to her.

Wednesday, October 28 TRAFFIC HAZARD Avenida Pico, 700 Block (2:57 p.m.) Road rage was occurring due to school getting out and vehicles backing up to the freeway.

Tuesday, October 27 DISTURBANCE Calle Toledo, 1300 Block (10:51 p.m.)

A caller said someone was talking “very loudly” on the phone in the middle of the street.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES La Rambla, 300 Block (2:31 a.m.) Police were called when two men were seen leaving an older model BMW sedan on the street with the door open and then walking to the bluff top at the dead end with mattresses and blankets.

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SONGS Community Engagement Panel Meeting 6 p.m. People will have the opportunity to discuss ongoing issues at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station as well as attend staffed information booths from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. QLN Conference Center, 1938 Avenida del Oro, Oceanside, 800.332.3612, www.songscommunity.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Free Flu Shots 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Flu

Shots and Christmas boutique at Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California, 2021 Calle Frontera, 949.498.7671, www.riorehab.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Sunrise Rotary 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Course Signature Grille.

990 Avenida Talega, www.scsunriserotary.com.

Wellness & Prevention Coalition Meeting 4 p.m. San Clemente

High School, 700 Avenida Pico, 949.492.4165, www.wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.com.

SDG&E Innovation and Technology Reception 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The

meeting will cover electric vehicles, energy storage, microgrids and renewable energy. James Avery, chief development officer for SDG&E, will hosted the meeting. The Ocean Institute, Dana Point Harbor, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 858.654.1863, www.sdge.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

San Clemente Rotary Noon. The San Clemente Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Wedgewood Restaurant at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, 949.233.7981, www.sanclementerotary.org.

San Clemente Kiwanis Noon. The San

Clemente Kiwanis meet most Wednesdays for lunch at Tommy’s Restaurant.

1409 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.5423, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

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Letters to the Editor MEAT AND CIGARETTES NOW IN THE SAME BOAT LOBART IKLE, Laguna Beach

Thank you to the World Health Organization for having the courage to speak truth to power: meat, like cigarettes and asbestos, does cause cancer! No U.S. health agency would ever say this for fear of losing Congressional funding.

The World Cancer Research Fund and a number of other international health agencies have been advising for years that meat consumption raises the risk of colon and other forms of cancer, but the WHO panel was actually able to determine a causal effect.

The 630-page report was drafted by a panel of 22 experts from 10 countries who reviewed 800 studies of the link between meat and cancer.

These included animal experiments, studies of human diet and health and research into cellular processes that cause cancer.

The panel’s conclusions evoked strong responses, with obvious resistance from the meat industry and calls for warning labels, akin to those mandated for cigarettes, from environmental groups.

Cancer of the colon is expected to kill nearly 50,000 Americans this year, mostly through a self-inflicted diet. Fortunately, annual per capita U.S. meat consumption has dropped by 15 percent from a high of 121 pounds in 2002, as consumers switch to healthier, more convenient and tastier plant-based alternatives.

WHY CITY WILL NOT DEMOLISH, BUT MUST PRESERVE, HISTORIC SIDEWALKS MIKE COTTER, San Clemente

The Legislature of the State of California is very serious about preserving the state’s environment, including its history.

That’s why it enacted the California Environmental Quality Act in the 1970s.

CEQA prohibits cities from approving projects that would demolish historic resources if there are less impactful reasonable alternatives. It’s that simple.

In order to legally demolish San Clemente’s historic red tile sidewalks, the city would have to find that there is no way other than demolition to achieve the objectives of a developer’s or a homeowner’s project.

But in the vast majority of cases, reasonable people operating in good faith would view such findings as extremely hard to believe. Because reasonable alternatives to almost any sidewalk demolition would include rehabilitating or reconstructing the historic sidewalk with modern materials.

This city has already learned that San Clemente Times November 5–11, 2015

judges frown upon attempts to approve projects that try to skirt CEQA’s intent.

Claiming that the red tile sidewalks are not really historic is a lie and will not work. Even if the sidewalks are “delisted” from the city’s official Designated Historic Resources List, the sidewalks will still be viewed as historic for purposes of CEQA. Claiming that reconstructing a historic sidewalk is too expensive will also not work.

Attempts to cut costs on the back of history have not been allowed by the courts.

If the City shows bad faith in following the requirements of CEQA, the San Clemente Historical Society has indicated it would do everything in its power to let the community know. Should the society lawyer up, the Court could disapprove the project and make the city pay everyone’s legal fees. It’s happened before.

So that’s how CEQA will protect our historic red tile sidewalks.

The city of San Clemente should be the custodian and champion of our history, not its wrecking ball.

CITY’S WATER RATES ARE ILLEGAL BRAD MALAMUD, San Clemente

After careful legal analysis, in my opinion, the current water rates are illegal. On Oct. 28, the city manager explained the consultant stated the “city stood on solid ground.” The city attorney stated the rates were legal and staff would “come back sometime next year with a proposal to study the water rates and look at other options. I am not entertaining changing the rates until we go through that process.”

Thirty units of water consumed by four different users results in charges from $99 to $200. Since charges are required to be based on costs, this proves the current rates are illegal as the water costs the same in each case. It is telling that the city has refused to refute this analysis.

San Juan Capistrano adopted new rates months ago. San Clemente has not.

Professionals need to be held accountable. The consultant should agree to return his fees if the rates are illegal. The city attorney should agree to pay: 1. to defend the lawsuit and 2. resulting damages if the court finds the rates are illegal.

The city manager should agree to resign if these rates are illegal.

Council: If these individuals are unwilling to take responsibility, hire professionals that are.

NO PRIVATIZATION AT HARBOR PARK HENRY SCIMIA, Dana Point

It has come to my attention that Harbor Park—located at the west end of Dana Point Harbor—is being looked at to be privatized. Please don’t let this happen!

I am a resident of Dana Point for the past 35 years and have come to think of the harbor as my “second home.” My fam-

ily has used the Westwind Sailing facilities throughout the ’90s for the sailing camps and many other summer day programs for my son.

I personally use the OC Sailing & Events Center for the past 10 years for the Jazzercise program held in this facility.

Privatizing this facility would be a travesty!

In reading all the accolades that the Harbor Park has offered to the public— whether it be free or at minimal cost—how can you entertain the notion that it should be restricted in any way?

There is a stated mission for the Harbor Park: “to provide sailing and water based experiences to our community while also hosting social and business events at our harbor location.”

The camaraderie of everyone getting together to enjoy the facilities and what it has to offer? I invite you to go down there—on any given day—and you will see why we are all passionate about saving this wonderful entity.

Mayor of Dana Point, City Council members of Dana Point and Orange County Supervisors of the 5th District, please listen to the people, to the public, to tax payers, to the Dana Point community, to the people who elect you on this most passionate issue.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The County of Orange has issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) for a private company/independent contractor to manage the OC Sailing & Events Center facility. The RFP includes only the building, grounds and west side docks (the docks on the Baby Beach side). It does not include Baby Beach, the grass park area and picnic sites or any parking lots.

TASK FORCE TO GIVE BEAUTY SALONS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOOLS PATRICIA DROWN, San Clemente

Hair stylists and manicurists hear a lot of confidences. Because they listen in a non-official and non-judgmental manner, they are in a unique position to learn about abuse in the lives of their clients or their client’s friends.

The San Clemente Domestic Violence Task Force has begun a “Safety with Style” campaign. Every salon in the city of San Clemente will receive a list of resources that can be discretely given to clients for assistance in abuse situations.

The SCDV Task Force is also offering free training in how to recognize the red flags of abuse to licensed beauty technicians in San Clemente. Contact us at scdvtaskforce@gmail.com.

Beauty technicians are not mandated reporters, but they are certainly working on the frontlines.

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: City Council Corner by Councilmember Kathy Ward

Infrastructure Enhancements Coming All Around San Clemente

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he continual enhancement of San Clemente’s beauty and prosperity is something I think we all agree is important. However, when pursuing economic development initiatives, it is a balancing act for your City Council to ensure we respond to our citizens’ desire to preserve San Clemente’s unique village character, while adding new local goods, services and jobs to our community. These things bring convenience and choices to our residents, and foster greater economic stability for our town.

We strive to reconcile these goals so that the outcome maintains our quality of life and does not compromise the things we love about living here. When done right, we can strengthen our local economy and increase the revenues needed to provide essential city services to our residents.

Many residents have shared their concerns about traffic that will result from the new retail developments coming to town. Be assured we are taking steps ahead of time to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion around these areas. This involves improving transportation and mobility options for everyone.

We’ve all had our patience tested with the ongoing freeway construction and Pico Interchange reconstruction, but the end result will make all the difference for dealing with the increased traffic. There is also a strong possibility for a local trolley, which a decade ago was just a vision but now may very well get rolling into a reality.

Not only will this provide more active, affordable travel and diversity to our town, but I believe this will serve as a great tool for driving the economy to support retail, recreation and tourism. Since Oct. 8, residents have been participating in the city’s online survey to tell us exactly where they’d like the trolley to go.

A list of key destinations are noted. So far, more than 500 people have taken the survey, and early results show the trolley has high favorability among respondents.

If you haven’t weighed in, there’s still time until Nov. 6. Please go to the survey link so we can include your input at www.

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Further mobility enhancements will be researched that include bicycles. At our Oct. 20 City Council meeting we voted to allocate funding and pursue grants to study new bicycle paths. Specifically, the study would look at increasing accessibility for bicycles and pedestrians around the underpasses of Avenida Pico, Vista Hermosa, Palizada, Mendocino, Calafia and Camino de Estrella at the San Clemente-Capistrano Beach border.

We will also look at the area of South El Camino Real near the I-5 Freeway. How wonderful it would be if we could create a bike path from Avenida La Pata to North Beach and enable people to use the channel and connect people to the beach and coastal trail. A good example of this is the channel that runs through San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point, where alongside it is a bike path that continues until you reach the CITY COUNCIL beach. Or, what about CORNER exploring the future

By Kathy Ward possibility of an underground bicycle path beneath Pico, which could also serve as a safe crossing tunnel for high school students?

The goal of any of these concepts is to make it safer and more efficient to get around our town. Of course we aren’t seeking a car-free community; just encouraging alternatives to enhance our transportation system, and ensure accessibility options exist that include good walking, cycling, public transit and automobile and taxi service to keep us moving.

As always, I enjoy hearing from you, so please email me at wardk@san-clemente. org.

Kathy Ward is a San Clemente City Councilwoman who was elected in 2014.

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This week’s guest will be Denise Obrero, city of San Clemente Housing Programs Planner. She will discuss affordable housing and programs within the city.

Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Eric Heinz every Friday at Café Calypso, 114 Avenida Del Mar. All are welcome. www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC GETTING OUT San Clemente

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List

EDITOR’S PICK

What’s going on in and around town this week

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FALL BRIDAL BASH 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Come see the latest in wedding planning and designs and meet some of Orange County’s wedding professionals. Enjoy light bites and a signature margarita drink special. RSVP to 949.248.3700 ext. 303. Marbella Country Club, 30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano, www.marbellacc.net.

Thursday | 05 HOLIDAY BEAUTY BOUTIQUE 5 p.m.-8 p.m. A night of laughter, food and friends that includes teeth bleaching trays, clothing, jewelry, succulents and more items for purchase. Dr. John Redmond Orthodontics, 181 Avenida Vaquero, Suite C, San Clemente, 949.492.2141, www.johnredmondorthodontics.com.

CASA CLASSIC CONCERT 7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents a night of classical music with soprano Amanda Squitieri. Admission is $25 or $20 for members. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Friday | 06 FRIDAY NIGHT JAM 7:30 p.m. Open mic night for anyone wanting to play or sit back and enjoy.

Want to play a song with a live band?

Sign up during the night to play with the house band. Musicians should contact beforehand. Spots are limited. Community Outreach Alliance, 1050 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, 949.388.0114 ext. 205, www.communityoutreachalliance.com.

Saturday | 07 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS STUDY SESSION 10 a.m.-noon. The League of Women Voters hosts a study session to discuss the influence of money in Orange County politics. Free and open to the public. St. Joseph Conference Center, 480 Batavia Street, Orange, www.ocilo.ca.lwvnet.org.

on the horizon. Topics include electric vehicles, energy storage, microgrids and renewable energy. RSVP by Nov. 6 to 858.654.1863 or sdavis2@semprautilities. com. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6: ‘PUTTING IT TOGETHER’ OPENING NIGHT 8 p.m. Stephen Sondheim comes to the Cabrillo Playhouse in this production of Putting it Together, a humorous, poignant and sophisticated musical revue. Opening night is Friday, Nov. 6 and the play runs through Dec. 6. Tickets are $30. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrillomusictheatre.com.

DOG DAY AFTERNOON LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. The Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue hosts a fundraiser luncheon at L’Hirondelle Restaurant. Wellbehaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

People, and dogs, get a menu choice with prepaid registration. Tickets are $50 per person. Event also includes live entertainment, a drawing and a wine auction. 31631 Camino Capistrano, 949.388.0034, info@ arkofsanjuan.org, www.arkofsanjuan.org.

Sunday | 08 I-5 FREEDOM NETWORK COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The I-5 Freedom Network will host a free gathering with drawings, music and appetizers from Rocco’s Bistro 74. The I-5 Freedom Network is an organization that aims to bring awareness to human trafficking and to provide information to lodging businesses and the general public to combat the issue. Holiday Inn, 111 S. Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente, www.i5freedomnetwork.org.

OPEN PAINTING STUDIO 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Explore colors, textures and more while painting a costumed model. Cost is $15 per class, or purchase a one-month block for $12.50 per class. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

Monday | 09 THE CELLAR WINE PAIRING DINNER 6:30 p.m. Winemaker Andrew Murray will be at The Cellar for the dinner, which includes four courses and five wines.

The cost of the event is $125, which includes tax and tip. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Tuesday | 10 SDG&E INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY RECEPTION 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Join SDG&E to learn about innovation and technology efforts

UPCOMING EVENTS: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 SHARKS: THE MYTH OF THE MONSTER 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. The city of Dana Point hosts a free Science Night event for all ages. Jim Serpa will discuss current events, local sightings and the natural history of sharks in and around Orange County. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE GRAND OPENING The grand opening of the Outlets at San Clemente will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 12. On Saturday, Nov. 14, Outlets at San Clemente will hold its inaugural Tree Lighting Concert, featuring American Authors, Nick Fradiani and John Lindahl. The free concert is open to the public and includes the lighting of the center’s fresh-cut live Christmas tree decorated with 3,000 twinkling lights and holiday decor. 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, Suite 190, www.outletsatsanclemente.com.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com

At the Movies: ‘Room’ Worth a View

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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very award season has an underdog, and this year it appears to be quickly forming into Brie Larson. Formerly a child actor, Larson is regarded in the film community for her work in dramas such as Short Term 12 (2013) and recognized by the general public for such comedies as 21 Jump Street (2012). Now she’s rightfully gaining her highest acclaim yet for her performance in Lenny Abrahamson’s adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s Room.

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The story follows the surreal tale of Joy (Larson) and her 5-year-old son Jack (Jacob Tremblay) who are confined to a 10-foot by 10-foot empty shed that Joy has turned into as much of a home as possible. The only other person Jack has seen in his life is a man named Nick (Sean Bridgers) who brings them food and supplies. That is until one day Joy suddenly has had enough of their seclusion.

Joan Allen and William H. Macy appear as Joy’s parents. Room is a film that depends

almost entirely on its lead actors because so much of the film takes place in a single space. Larson proves her acting versatility and Tremblay delivers one of the best debut performances by a child with little to work with other than Larson as his co-star and his own emotions. Irish director Abrahamson is a curious choice after the indie comedy Frank last year, but his direction is subtle and aids in showing the fear and pain on the characters’ faces. Room is a deep subject, but deserves the acclaim. SC

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SC SC LIVING San Clemente

PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Flavorful Festivities Taste of San Clemente Takes the Cake—and Entrée

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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nder a starlit night in San Clemente, the Chamber of Commerce’s annual display of culinary arts took place with dozens of locals and dignitaries in attendance.

The Taste of San Clemente took place Oct. 30 at Casino San Clemente.

Lynn Wood, CEO of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, said she was pleased with the way this year’s Taste of San Clemente turned out.

“I heard nothing but good reviews about it,” Wood said.

Twenty-four restaurants and 15 wineries/distributors attended the event.

“The main reason we have the Taste is to market our member restaurants and businesses in town,” she said.

Now in its 25th year, Wood said there were times when it appeared the Taste would not

People came to enjoy the local faire of San Clemente’s restaurants, wineries and breweries Oct. 30 at Casino San Clemente. Photos by Eric Heinz

continue, but because of the community support and the directive of the Chamber’s board of directors, the event lives on.

“The participation of the restaurants and wineries makes the event,” Wood said.

“Because a lot of (the businesses) are very

established, they’re doing it to be part of the community.”

Local businesses in San Clemente started the Taste of San Clemente a quarter century ago as a way to bring food and drink businesses together for an evening gala.

“We’d just like to thank all the people for coming out to it, and I hope we put on a good show with good music and wine as a chance to be together,” Wood said. “I just really appreciate the support of the community.” SC

GUEST OPINION: Wellness and Prevention by Susan Parmelee

Why We Need To Talk About Suicide

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ecently someone asked me, “If we discuss signs of suicide with youth, will that make them suicidal?”

Research suggests that if you ask a teen about suicidal thoughts and plans they will answer honestly and accept referrals for treatment and support.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds.

And, since the 1950s, the rate of suicide in children and adolescents has increased by more than 300 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

School is an ideal place to discuss mental health WELLNESS AND issues, including stressPREVENTION

By Susan ors, anxiety, depression Parmelee and suicide, because that is where young people spend the majority of their time. Programs like the Signs of Suicide curriculum—which the Capistrano Unified School District has adopted and is being used in San Clemente High School with our 10th-grade students—is demonstrating a significant reduction in reported suicide attempts when the program is San Clemente Times November 5–11, 2015

used as directed, according to the 2004 March edition of American Journal of Public Health.

This evidence-based, best-practices curriculum teaches students the signs of mental health concerns and gives them the tools to seek help for themselves or for a friend. The 90-minute class presentation concludes with asking students to turn in a response form that allows them to confidentially request help from a trained professional either for themselves or a friend. Teachers and staff also receive an in-service training.

The SOS curriculum uses the acronym ACT, which stands for “Acknowledge, Care and Tell,” to help teens and adults identify the signs of suicide.

Acknowledge the signs of suicide: • Feelings – strong anger, sadness, irritability, tearfulness • Actions – risk-taking, withdrawal from activities, talking about suicide, using alcohol or drugs • Changes – in eating, sleeping, loss of interest in friends and activities, a sudden increase in energy • Threats – may convey a sense of hopelessness, giving up, things are not

worth it, giving away meaningful items, internet searches for methods • Situations – loss or death, break-up with a significant other, trouble with parents or the law, humiliations or failures, bullying CARE about peers and family members: This part of the curriculum encourages youth to listen to their friends, acquaintances and family members and to take them seriously. Let friends know you can listen to them but also let your friend know they need to talk to an adult.

Tell a parent and a school professional about what your friend told you, immediately. Teens often confide in each other. It is extremely important that they understand to never promise to keep this secret.

People kill themselves to escape the unbearable pain in their lives. By supporting them and getting them the resources they need, perhaps you can ease their pain.

Parents should also discuss mental health with their children. Please use this article to start a conversation. The topic is important to mature students ages 12 and older. If we make mental health part of family discussions, it becomes easier to talk about. In 2005, 16.9 percent of youth had seriously considered attempting

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suicide and approximately 8.4 percent had attempted suicide in the past 12 months, according to the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance. This means it is very likely that your teen is concerned about a friend or may even be experiencing signs of stress themselves and would like you to know.

If you have concerns, please call the high school counselor or the Wellness & Prevention Center social worker at 949.680.0516, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255, visit www.crisistextline.org or call 911 if anyone is in imminent danger. For more resources, visit The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide at www.sptsusa.org.

Susan Parmelee is a social worker who works during the week at San Clemente High School in the Wellness & Prevention Center and at Western Youth Services. To subscribe to Wellness and Prevention Center weekly emails, send an email with the word “subscribe” in the subject line to tritons41@ gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program

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AIR CONDITIONING

Oasis Heating & Air

31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, 949.420.1321, www.oasisair.com

APPLIANCES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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APPLIANCE SERVICES & REPAIRS

ASAP Appliance Service

3200 Legendario, 949.361.7713, www.asapapplianceservice.com

ART GALLERIES

San Clemente Art Association 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com

BOOKS

Village Books

99 Avenida Serra, 949.492.1114, www.DowntownSanClemente.com

CHIROPRACTIC

Thompson Chiropractic

629 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 104, 949.240.1334, www.thompson-chiro.com

CHOCOLATE/CANDY

Schmid’s Fine Chocolate

99 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1052, www.schmidschocolate.com

CONCRETE

Costa Verde Landscape

Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com

DENTISTS

Eric Johnson, D.D.S.

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Kristen Ritzau DDS

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EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

Organics Out Back

949.354.2258, www.organicsoutback.com

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric

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FURNITURE

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

Café Calypso

114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386

GRAPHIC DESIGN 117 Del Gado Road, 949.366.2488, www.imgs.com

HARP LESSONS & RENTALS

Wendy-Harpist

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HAULING

Cheapest Hauling

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HEATING

Oasis Heating & Air

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HOME DÉCOR

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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HOME REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENT

Capistrano Valley Raingutters Scott Williams, 949.542.7750

Hoover Construction 949.292.6778

LANDSCAPING

Costa Verde Landscape

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MATTRESSES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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Salon Bamboo

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Salon Bleu

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South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD

1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.com

PLUMBING

Bill Metzger Plumbing

929 Calle Negocio Suite D, 949.492.3558, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com

POOL SERVICE, REPAIR, REMODEL

SC Pool & Spa Works

1311 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.7665, www.scpoolworks.com

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REAL ESTATE

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Joanne Baade, San Clemente city clerk, passes around the Buddy Poppies jar on Monday at the San Clemente City Council meeting. Photo: Eric Heinz

Budding Promises Buddy Poppies to aid Veterans of Foreign Wars

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n annual tradition since 1922, the Veterans of Foreign Wars are collecting donations for Buddy Poppies, which honor American troops.

During the City Council meeting on Monday, a proclamation was made to signify Nov. 14 and 15 as Buddy Poppy Days.

“Your VFW Post 7142 is gratified by the proclamation of (Nov.) 14 and 15 as Buddy Poppy Days,” Greenleaf said. “We will be sharing with all of our neighbors Buddy Poppies. We spend 100 percent of our income (from the poppies) on active and Veterans Affairs.”

According to the national Veterans of Foreign Wars website, the Buddy Poppies were originally from the Flanders region of Belgium and eventually adopted by the American troops.

The website states the proceeds from the poppies also go to compensating the veterans who assemble them and veterans who are disabled and in need of assistance as well as providing assistance to the VFW National Home for Children, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

“During the 1923 encampment, the VFW decided that ‘Buddy’ Poppies would

Wayne Greenleaf of the San Clemente Veterans of Foreign Wars stands (left) with Mayor Chris Hamm at the City Council meeting on Monday.

Photo: Eric Heinz

be assembled by disabled and needy veterans who would be paid for their work to provide them with financial assistance,” the website states. “The next year, disabled veterans at the Buddy Poppy factory in Pittsburgh assembled VFW Buddy Poppies.”

Greenleaf said the Buddy Poppies will be available for purchase at Ralphs, Stater Bros., Albertsons and other locations around San Clemente.

For more information, visit www. vfw7142.com or visit www.vfw.org. SC

arines, Sailors, families and friends, This past month, your Magnificent Bastards have continued to make positive strides while working and training hard. We have promoted 38 Marines and Sailors to higher rank, including two staff non-commissioned officers, seven non-commissioned officers and 29 junior Marines. We welcomed 36 new Magnificent Bastards to the battalion, assisted six Marines executing orders to other duty stations and assisted 11 transitions into civilian life.

Additionally, the battalion began to implement Primed for Life, a professional education program for all Marines or Sailors 18 to 25 years old, aimed at improving communications, understanding good habits and arming them with better judgement. We also grew our battalion by adding another company-sized element from the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines’ “remain behind” unit. We are excited to bring them into the Bastard family and integrate them into battalion training. Also, nearly a dozen Marines from the battalion have graduated formal schools and currently there are over 50 Marines in formal schools now.

We have reenlisted over 10 Marines this month and they were all awarded reenlistment bonuses.

The battalion training actions this month focused on squad through company levels. The training has consisted of live fire offensive attacks, patrolling exercises and defensive operations. Echo

Company returned from Exercise Black Alligator, where they trained with the 42 Commando Group, British Royal Marines at Twentynine Palms. Your Battalion continues to be responsible for the San Mateo Area Guard Force as well as the Alert Battalion Task Force.

We spent time planning and conducting a recall drill for the ABTF, successfully integrating administrative and logistical functions to increase the readiness of the battalion. We conducted an actual fly-away of a platoon from Fox Company in order to notionally extract American citizens from an increasingly unstable region. We are also preparing for the following training events: our second battalion-level field exercise in the coming weeks here in Camp Pendleton; Steel Knight 16, a division-level exercise in Twentynine Palms in December; and prep for our readiness inspection in January. We are looking forward to the holiday season, our battalion holiday party, and some well-deserved time off before we transition into company and battalion training events next year.

Thank you for your continued support for your Marines and Sailors. If you would like to see pictures of our training or updates on our battalion, please “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/2dBattalion4thMarines. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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A firefighter with Orange County Fire Authority takes a photo of the sunset Sunday at Main Beach near the San Clemente Pier. Photo: Eric Heinz www.sanclementetimes.com

SC LIVING

Christine Petrun re-opened in the Pico Plaza in San Clemente to facilitate more services. Photo: Eric Heinz

Business Beat News from San Clemente’s business community COMPILED BY ERIC HEINZ

New Location EYELAND LASH 99 Via Pico Plaza, 949.391.0670, www.eyelandlash.com In order to facilitate the new aspects of Eyeland Lash, owner Christine Petrun, moved her business to the Pico Plaza and opened in late September. The business was last located in the plaza across from the Oceanview Plaza Shopping Center near the Krikorian Theater.

“The new area is twice as big,” Petrun said. “Our specialty here is eyelashes, and now that we’ve expanded we’re trying to be on the cutting edge of beauty.”

Petrun said the business provides the hydro-facial, a microdermabrasion treatment that allows the customer to get back to their day without having to shield from sunlight while targeting wrinkles. Another feature of the business is the Russian volume, a thicker style of eyelashes. The business also does weddings.

“We don’t just cater to women; we also cater to men,” Petrun said. “We really want people to leave here feeling good about themselves.”

Petrun said her favorite thing about her business is being able to educate more people about cosmetology and other practices. She said she does certify people for eyelash extensions, but prospective students still need a California State Board of Cosmetology license.

Eyeland Lash has been in business in San Clemente for about five years.

Petrun said she started the business on her own and now has five employees. She said their extensive knowledge helps keep a consistent customer base.

“Thanks to our (customers) we’re still here and still in business,” Petrun said.

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New Ownership THE POST STOP 647 Camino De Los Mares, 949.493.1636, www.thepoststop.biz Sarah Thomas’ parents first opened The Post Stop 22 years ago when she said there wasn’t much in the area except a few adjacent shops. The business district around Camino De Los Mares has grown significantly since then, but the services of The Post Stop have remained relatively the same with a few additions.

Thomas knows the business inside and out but came to own it after an unfortunate circumstance.

“I just recently took it over when the previous owner passed away in March,” Thomas said. “I was trying to keep it open.

My parents first started this business, but I’ve stayed on since I was 16 years old to help and train previous owners.”

Although it wasn’t her full-time job until now, Thomas said she has helped five or six previous owners after her parents sold it.

“I’ve worked all types of different jobs to help with billing and getting people going, but unfortunately when (the previous owner) passed away, I was the only one around who knew how to work the store,” Thomas said.

“It’s nice to be in the ownership situation.”

The business provides a variety of shipping services, fingerprint scanning and public notarizing. Mailboxes are available for rent.

Sarah Thomas re-opened The Post Stop in midAugust. Photo: Eric Heinz

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The Resolute Runner Vlad Dzhabiyev remains the driving force behind the San Clemente High School football team’s offense

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ver the past three seasons there has been one constant in the backfield of the San Clemente High School football team’s offense, waiting to do his job and gain the tough yards.

Senior running back Vlad Dzhabiyev has built an impressive resume as the Tritons go-to back, playing with a physical intensity that has tormented opposing defenses.

In the Tritons most recent game, against Trabuco Hills on Oct. 30, Dzhabiyev only touched the ball nine times.

Despite the limited amount of carries, Dzhabiyev led all rushers with 152 yards and scored one touchdown. His touchdown run was impressive, a hard-nosed dash to the right that went for 28 yards, but it was a run in the third quarter that left a lasting impression.

The Tritons were looking to pad their lead and extend a drive around midfield.

A routine handoff to Dzhabiyev suddenly turned into a highlight, as the senior exploded through the line and mowed down a Mustangs linebacker. Several other defenders tried to bring him down and when it looked like the carry would turn into a modest gain of 10 yards, Dzhabiyev, through sheer strength, extended the play another seven with defenders draped on

Triton Report

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Golf Team Narrowly Misses Out on CIF-SS Regional Berth Despite a solid fi fth-place finish at the CIF-SS Southern Division Team Championships, the San Clemente girls golf team could not break into the top-3 at Lakewood Country Club on Nov. 2 and failed to advance to the CIF State Regional portion of postseason competition.

The Tritons, who posted a team score of 416, were led by Isabella Seeburger , who shot 79 and finished t-16. Madi Wiedeman shot an 80 (t-21), Erica Cornelius carded 84 (t-36), Olga Mihalik shot 85 (t-40), Aria Dalkas shot 88 (t-56) and Olivia French shot an 89 (t-60) to round out the Tritons rotation.

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his back.

“He’s probably the last guy to say a whole lot but his physical presence says a lot,” Tritons head coach Jaime Ortiz said.

“In that Trabuco game where he ran over that kid—that’s Vlad.”

Dzhabiyev was thrown into the fire early in his career, having never played running back before his sophomore year. He grew up playing safety and linebacker in middle school while living in Oceanside before earning the starting running back job with the Tritons. That 2013 season started with a lot of promise, as former quarterback Sam Darnold prepared to lead the team as a junior. Darnold broke his foot in just the third game of the year, which put Dzhabiyev in the spotlight as the team’s main offensive weapon.

His numbers as a sophomore were respectable. He led the team in carries (119) and rushed for 500 yards and three touchdowns.

When the Tritons reloaded for 2014, Dzhabiyev showed how effective a runner he can be. As a junior on one of the most prolific San Clemente offenses in school history, Dzhabiyev ran for 1,149 yards, averaging seven yards per carry, and scored 13 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 232 yards and six scores and was second only to Darnold, who is now at

Transportation Issue Can’t Slow Tritons Football Down in Win Over Mustangs A little transportation mishap wasn’t enough to slow the San Clemente High School football team down on Oct. 30.

One of the Tritons buses scheduled to take the team north to Trabuco Hills for a Sea View League tilt was 30 minutes late, which meant half the Tritons had to leave in order to get a proper warm-up in on time.

With the other half of the squad showing up with roughly 20 minutes to spare, the Tritons turned in a solid performance, pushing past Trabuco Hills in a 48-7 victory.

San Clemente is now guaranteed at least a share of the Sea View League title. If the Tritons defeat Aliso Niguel on Nov. 6, they will be the outright league champions.

San Clemente (7-2, 3-0 league) held a 20-0 lead at halftime but blew the doors open at the start of the third quarter.

Just 37 seconds into the third quarter, the Tritons scored on a one-yard keeper

San Clemente senior Vlad Dzhabiyev has been the football team’s starting running back for three years.

Photo: Steve Breazeale

USC, in total yards. Dzhabiyev was named the Sea View League’s offensive player of the year.

Dzhabiyev’s role as a senior has expanded. Not only is he the team’s primary running back, he is also getting some time playing outside linebacker on defense. On Oct. 30, the same night he led all rushers on the field, he also got a sack.

The Tritons are loaded with playmakers on offense this season, and junior receiver/running back Brandon Reaves and

breakout sophomore running back Austin Whitsett have proven they can move the chains. The volume of his carries may be down, but Dzhabiyev’s efficiency is up. He is averaging 9.9 yards per carry and leads the team with 675 rushing yards.

The backfield may be more crowded, but Dzhabiyev doesn’t mind one bit.

“I’m all for it. As many people that can make plays, jump right in. It’s just to benefit the team, that’s what it’s all about,” Dzhabiyev said. SC

by junior quarterback Jack Sears to take a 27-0 lead. After forcing two quick threeand-outs on defense, Austin Whitsett scored on a 10-yard run and San Clemente went up 34-0.

The Mustangs (3-6, 2-1) were lingering at halftime, but the Tritons’ effort in the opening minutes of the third quarter offered breathing room. “(Trabuco Hills) is a good team and the scoreboard wasn’t out of reach (at halftime) and we had to come out in the third quarter and dominate in order to get a piece of the league championship,” Tritons head coach Jaime Ortiz said.

for first with the Tritons at the top of the league standings, ended up defeating Dana Hills, 3-1, on Nov. 2. The two teams are now co-league champions.

The Tritons (13-13, 6-2) caught fire over the final two weeks of the regular season, defeating all four league members in the final round of competition, including two victories over Dana Hills.

The Tritons will await the release of the CIF-SS Division 1AA playoff pairings, which will be issued on Nov. 6.

Volleyball Splits League Title with Stallions A blistering five-game win streak capped off the end of the San Clemente girls volleyball season, putting the onus on San Juan Hills to win its final South Coast League game to determine who would take home the league hardware.

The Stallions, who needed a win against the Dolphins in order to finish in a tie

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Triton Tennis Begins Playoff Run The San Clemente girls tennis team shared the South Coast League title with Dana Hills this season, which meant a coin flip would take place to determine which team got the higher seed come playoff time.

The Dolphins won the coin flip and the Tritons entered the CIF-SS Division 1 Championships as the league’s No. 2 representative.

The Tritons were set to play against Viewpoint in the first round on Nov. 4.

Results were not available at press time. www.sanclementetimes.com

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San Clemente’s Ryan Goodwin pedals through the track at the USABMX California State Championships.

Photo: Courtesy

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BMX San Clemente’s Ryan Goodwin had a successful October, racing in the California youth BMX circuit.

Goodwin, a fifth-grader at Vista Del Mar Elementary, capped off his year with a first-place finish in the 10-Expert division at the USABMX California State Championships on Oct. 25. Goodwin headed into the event on the heels of a win at the USABMX Gold Cup Western Finals on Oct. 10.

Goodwin paved his way to the state championships, which were held at the Kearney Mesa BMX track in San Diego, by winning all four regional qualifying events throughout the season. Goodwin races for the Haro/Promax Factory Racing Team.

Goodwin’s younger brother, Travis, also competed at the state championships, placing 10th in the 8-Expert Cruiser division.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL The San Clemente High School beach volleyball team ended its season with a third-place finish in the Orange Coast Beach League and a program record thirdplace finish in the Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League postseason tournament last week.

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The San Clemente High School beach volleyball team placed third in the IBVL postseason tournament last week. Photo: Courtesy

OCBL, the Tritons made a run into the semifinals of the IBVL postseason, where they lost to eventual champion Redondo Beach. San Clemente beat Santa Barbara in the quarterfinals.

The team, which is made up entirely of San Clemente High School volleyball players, includes: Kyle Merrill, Paul Castellana, Jimmy Wilson, Keenan Cleaver, Bryce Curtis, Kyler Presho-Hartung, Max Beard, Miles Hamro, Shawn Carroll, Kian Feiner, Andrei Elkins, Aaron Strange and Jess Hunt. The team was coached by Mark Presho, Larry Mear and Matt Hunt.

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MaryLou Drummy is presented with the 2015 Surfing America Midget Smith Judging Award by ISA World Jr. Championship contest director Erik Krammer on Oct. 18, before the podium presentation of the gold medal to team USA. Photo: Surfing America/Jack McDaniel

Drummy Honored for Lifetime Dedication to Surfing Surfing America presented MaryLou Drummy with the 2015 Midget Smith Judging Award

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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aryLou Drummy of San Clemente, a former professional surfer, judge and the executive director of the Western Surfing Association, was honored with the 2015 Surfing America Midget Smith Judging Award on the final day of the International Surfing Association World Junior Championship, on Oct. 18 in Oceanside.

At the podium—before the awards presentation began and team USA was presented with their gold medals—Contest Director Erik Krammer introduced the award as an honor bestowed every few years by Surfing America—the national governing body for surfing in the United States—to a judge who has gone above and beyond to help improve competitive surfing.

He called Drummy to the stage addressing her as someone who, like Smith, has led a life dedicated to the sport of surfing.

“She has pushed the level and created new boundaries for women’s surfing and women judges across the planet,” Krammer said. “She has over 35 years of judging experience at all levels from events such as the WSA, ASP North America, the OP Pro, ECSC and the ISA Games in Japan in 1990. In the ’80s and ’90s, she was one of the only female judges on these panels, further opening the door for women within surfing events and since then has done everything possible to dedicate her life to competitive surfing in the United States.”

The career of the award’s namesake, the late surfer, shaper and judge, Jeffrey “Midget” Smith, extended more than

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20 years as head judge for many major events, ASP and ISA included. Pushing the boundaries of judging criteria in the ’80s and ’90s, his work has contributed greatly to the sport. He was also Drummy’s life partner of more than 20 years.

“I am so grateful to have been recognized with this award,” Drummy said. “To be chosen for this award in Midget’s name was such an honor and to be presented with it on the podium at the ISA World Juniors with the USA team winning gold was the icing on the cake.”

Past awardees include Jack Shipley, Craig Hoshide, Kurt Page, Chip Hall, Mike Martin and Cliff Schlabach. SC

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 68-70 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-12’+ Fair Thursday: Modest blend of new SW swell and leftover NW swell-mix. That sets up surf in the knee-waist high zone for many breaks (2-3’), while standout combo and summer breaks offer a few chest high peaks during the proper tides.

Morning winds are light to moderate offshore for clean conditions, giving way to moderate onshore flow from the W/WNW in the afternoon 8-12kts.

Outlook: Blend of modest SW swell and minor NW windswell prevails through the weekend.

Size for most areas continues to top out around waist high, with larger sets for standouts around the more favorable tides. Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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e found 11-year-old Ragan Berg on the beach at T Street between heats at the Stoke-o-Rama last month and sat down for a chat to get to know her a bit better. Here’s what she had to say on a variety of topics: School: I’m in fifth grade at Concordia Elementary and my favorite subject is math.

Middle School: I’m going to try out for the surf team. I think it will be really cool to practice with the team before school.

Practice: I like to go at least three times a week, usually with my friends Carson and Sierra. Right now I’m really working on my turns. And you have to paddle really hard so I need to keep building up my strength for that.

Coaching: My dad taught me to surf about three years ago and Collin Crook Ragan Berg. is my coach now.

Photo: Andrea Swayne Shortboard or Longboard: Sometimes I longboard at San O but I like shortboarding best.

Contests or Free Surfing: I like both.

Contests get me really competitive and that helps me get better but surfing with my friends is good too. We have fun but we push each other too.

Hobbies: Golfing and skateboarding.

Music: I like music but I really don’t know what kind. I have been taking guitar lessons for about a year. Maybe I’ll be a musician and a surfer when I grow up.

Family: I really thank my mom and dad for helping me with everything.

Surfing: It looked so fun to ride the waves and I just really wanted to do it.

It feels like you’re going really fast, like you’re in a racecar or something. I don’t know how to explain it; it just feels really good.—Andrea Swayne

RESULTS NSSA Open, Event No. 4, October 31-November 1, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach MEN: 1. Kade Matson, San Clemente 16.07; 2. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente 15.93; 3. Josiah Amico, Ventura 8.84; 4. Parker Cohn, Newport Beach 6.75. JUNIORS: 1.

Kade Matson, San Clemente 17.33; 2. Tommy McKeown, Oxnard 14.37; 3. Jett Schilling, San Clemente 14.07; 4.

Taro Watanabe, Malibu 3.50. BOYS: 1. Jett Schilling, San Clemente 16.84; 2. Taj Lindblad, San Clemente 15.23; 3.

Sebastian Ojeda, La Jolla 13.33; 4. Levi Slawson, Encinitas 8.86. MINI GROMS: 1. Hayden Rodgers, Laguna Beach 17.00; 2. Dane Matson, San Clemente 15.13; 3. Cole McCaffray, Cardiff 8.33; 4. Jake Chandler, Pacific Palisades 3.70. WOMEN: 1. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla 14.67; 2.

Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente 13.94; 3. Bethany Zelasko, Dana Point 9.60; 4. Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad 9.53. GIRLS: 1. Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad 14.23; 2. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla 12.53; 3. Olivia Pessanha, San Diego 9.17; 4. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente 6.80.

Scholastic Surf Series, OC Middle School, Division 1, Event No. 1, October 17, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs 239; 2. Thurston 197; 3. Bernice Ayer 141; =4. Marco Forster 87.5; =4. Niguel Hills 87.5; 6.

Vista Del Mar 74; 7. Don Juan Avila 45. BOYS: 1. Taj Lindblad, Shorecliffs; 2. Kiko Nelsen, Thurston; 3. Max Beach, Shorecliffs; 4. Kai McPhillips, Shorecliffs; 5. Sean Dougherty, Niguel Hills; 6. Sam Nelsen, Thurston. BOYS LONGBOARD: 1. Kai McPhillips, Shorecliffs; 2. Cole Thompson, Bernice Ayer; 3. Jimmy Wynne, Shorecliffs; 4. Zachary Henderson, Thurston; 5. Riley Kraatz, Bernice Ayer; 6.

Sam Nelsen, Thurston. GIRLS: 1. Grace Fink, Thurston; 2. Tess Booth, Thurston; 3. Malia Mauch, Shorecliffs; 4.

Jayme Linnes, Vista Del Mar; 5. Zoe Mortensen, Shorecliffs; 6. Ryann Daly, Marco Forster. GIRLS LONGBOARD: 1. Malia Mauch, Shorecliffs; 2. Alexis Morgan, Shorecliffs; 3. Alex Higginson, Bernice Ayer; 4. Autumn Ferguson, Vista Del Mar; 5. Grace Gilles, Thurston; 6. Mason Gray, Niguel Hills. COED BODYBOARD: 1. Evan McMillen, Niguel Hills; 2. Trevor Taylor, Don Juan Avila; 3. Liam Gillon, Marco Forster; 4. Pablo Moser, Niguel Hills; 5. Andrew Shutts, Thurston; 6. Spencer Collins, Thurston.

Scholastic Surf Series, OC Middle School, Division 2, Event No. 1, October 17, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs 124; 2. Bernice Ayer 68; 3. Marco Forster 49; 4. Dana Point 37. BOYS: 1. Myles Biggs, Shorecliffs; 2. Niko Ripley, Shorecliffs; 3. Raiki Nishida, Shorecliffs; 4. Jaxon Ripley, Shorecliffs; 5. Jack Harris, Bernice Ayer; 6. Gavin Wilchek, Shorecliffs. BOYS LONGBOARD: 1. Jackson, Todd, Shorecliffs; 2. Ty Connelly, Shorecliffs; 3.

Liam Short, Marco Forster; 4. Jack Harris, Bernice Ayer; 5. Nathan Langer, Bernice Ayer; 6. Carson Wall, Marco Forster. GIRLS: 1. Bryn Kurt, Marco Forster; 2. Makayla Moss, Shorecliffs; 3. Stila Fresenius, Dana Point; 4. Cora Nordheim, Dana Point; 5. Julia Guild, Shorecliffs; 6. Grace Fermelia, Dana Point. GIRLS LONGBOARD: 1. Hana Catsimanes, Shorecliffs; 2. Cora Nordheim, Dana Point; 3. Kaia Siegel, Bernice Ayer; 4. Karley Osorio, Marco Forster.