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Janice · 02-07-2005, 10:23 PM

I posted this on the Designing Women board, but Annie Potts is an actress, and this is awful news. I hope this has a happy ending.

Hiker Son of Popular Television Actress Missing

Men Failed to Return From Trek in California Mountains

MOUNT BALDY, Calif. (Feb. 7) - Two hikers, including the son of "Designing Women" actress Annie Potts, were missing after they failed to return from an outing on Mount Baldy.

Rescuers searched Monday for Clay Senechal, 23, and screenwriter Jonathan Lempkin, 43. Family members reported them missing late Sunday; they had been scheduled to return around 7 p.m.

Senechal is the son of Potts, who starred in the television series "Designing Women," and director B. Scott Senechal. Lempkin's writing credits include "The Devil's Advocate" and the story for "Lethal Weapon 4."

Rescue workers found the men's Range Rover at the base of a trail head.

"They searched all night," San Bernardino County sheriff's department spokeswoman Robin Haynal said. "It's very icy up there because we've had a lot of snow, and it's very rough terrain."

The 10,064-foot mountain, the tallest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, is about 40 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

The sheriff's department has asked for assistance from Los Angeles and Riverside County agencies.

dandelion wine · 02-07-2005, 10:30 PM

Oh no, I hope they find him as soon as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the family.

I hope this has a happy ending, too.

Skywalker · 02-07-2005, 10:42 PM

Two Men Find Way Out of Calif. Wilderness

MOUNT BALDY, Calif. (AP) - Two men, including the son of actress Annie Potts, spent a cold night on Mount Baldy after they lost their way in heavy fog, sparking a search that ended Monday when the two found a trail and hiked out of the wilderness.

Clay Senechal, 23, and screenwriter Jonathan Lempkin, 43, whose credits include ``The Devil's Advocate'' and ``Lethal Weapon 4,'' were scheduled to return from a day of hiking around 7 p.m. Sunday. Searchers were called out later that night.

Senechal is the son of Potts, who starred in the television show ``Designing Women'' and played Bo Peep in ``Toy Story 2,'' and of director B. Scott Senechal.

After heavy fog closed in around them, the two decided it would be safer to spend the night on the mountain and hike out the following morning.

Rescue workers searched all night after family members reported the hikers missing late Sunday.

The 10,064-foot mountain, the tallest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, is about 40 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Janice · 02-07-2005, 10:47 PM

Great news JP. Thanks for posting. That must have been one hellish night for the two men and their families. I'm so happy it turned out okay.

dandelion wine · 02-07-2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jpnoyes

Two Men Find Way Out of Calif. Wilderness

MOUNT BALDY, Calif. (AP) - Two men, including the son of actress Annie Potts, spent a cold night on Mount Baldy after they lost their way in heavy fog, sparking a search that ended Monday when the two found a trail and hiked out of the wilderness.

That's wonderful news! I'm so happy that they've been found, safe and sound.

Thanks again for posting this update.

-*Forever*- · 02-08-2005, 12:02 AM

Oh my God, I'm so glad they came out. I love Annie and I would have been devastated if anything had happened.

Dean Winchester · 02-08-2005, 12:30 PM

glad to know everything turned out alright, I always liked Annie Potts best of Designing Women

*MIBabe03* · 02-08-2005, 02:02 PM

I'm happy for Annie Potts. She has always been a really great actress, and I'm glad that in the end, she was able to avoid tragedy.

Janice · 02-08-2005, 02:08 PM

When Annie's son was missing, I thought of Susan St. James, who lost her son in a plane crash recently. No matter how much fame or money one has, nobody gets a pass on tragedy.

02-07-2005, 10:23 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Annie Pott's Son is Missing I posted this on the Designing Women board, but Annie Potts is an actress, and this is awful news. I hope this has a happy ending. Hiker Son of Popular Television Actress Missing Men Failed to Return From Trek in California Mountains MOUNT BALDY, Calif. (Feb. 7) - Two hikers, including the son of "Designing Women" actress Annie Potts, were missing after they failed to return from an outing on Mount Baldy. Rescuers searched Monday for Clay Senechal, 23, and screenwriter Jonathan Lempkin, 43. Family members reported them missing late Sunday; they had been scheduled to return around 7 p.m. Senechal is the son of Potts, who starred in the television series "Designing Women," and director B. Scott Senechal. Lempkin's writing credits include "The Devil's Advocate" and the story for "Lethal Weapon 4." Rescue workers found the men's Range Rover at the base of a trail head. "They searched all night," San Bernardino County sheriff's department spokeswoman Robin Haynal said. "It's very icy up there because we've had a lot of snow, and it's very rough terrain." The 10,064-foot mountain, the tallest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, is about 40 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The sheriff's department has asked for assistance from Los Angeles and Riverside County agencies.

02-07-2005, 10:30 PM	#2
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,967	Oh no, I hope they find him as soon as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the family. I hope this has a happy ending, too.
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02-07-2005, 10:42 PM	#3
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Update: Annie Potts' Son is Found. :) Two Men Find Way Out of Calif. Wilderness MOUNT BALDY, Calif. (AP) - Two men, including the son of actress Annie Potts, spent a cold night on Mount Baldy after they lost their way in heavy fog, sparking a search that ended Monday when the two found a trail and hiked out of the wilderness. Clay Senechal, 23, and screenwriter Jonathan Lempkin, 43, whose credits include ``The Devil's Advocate'' and ``Lethal Weapon 4,'' were scheduled to return from a day of hiking around 7 p.m. Sunday. Searchers were called out later that night. Senechal is the son of Potts, who starred in the television show ``Designing Women'' and played Bo Peep in ``Toy Story 2,'' and of director B. Scott Senechal. After heavy fog closed in around them, the two decided it would be safer to spend the night on the mountain and hike out the following morning. Rescue workers searched all night after family members reported the hikers missing late Sunday. The 10,064-foot mountain, the tallest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, is about 40 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

02-08-2005, 12:02 AM	#6
-Forever- <3333333333333333333 Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 22, 2001 Location: Manlius, NY in reality. Deerfield Beach, FL in my heart. Posts: 28,001	Oh my God, I'm so glad they came out. I love Annie and I would have been devastated if anything had happened.
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02-08-2005, 02:02 PM	#8
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	I'm happy for Annie Potts. She has always been a really great actress, and I'm glad that in the end, she was able to avoid tragedy.
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02-07-2005, 10:47 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Great news JP. Thanks for posting. That must have been one hellish night for the two men and their families. I'm so happy it turned out okay.

02-08-2005, 12:30 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	glad to know everything turned out alright, I always liked Annie Potts best of Designing Women

02-08-2005, 02:08 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	When Annie's son was missing, I thought of Susan St. James, who lost her son in a plane crash recently. No matter how much fame or money one has, nobody gets a pass on tragedy.