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Police chief retires
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After nearly 20 years, Harry Parmer retires from Saddleback police department Josh Squirrell There is a large void to fill for campus police after the retirement of chief and Marine Corps veteran, Harry Parmer. Parmer served in the Marine Corps for 27 years, making his position as Saddleback Police Chief a perfect fit. Though the position of a permanent chief is still in the air, James Pyle, deputy chief, has been appointed as the acting chief. Pyle has been working with the force at Saddleback since 1979 and has extensive experience with college level policing. Officer Beau Arbuthnot believes Pyle is more than qualified to be the chief of Campus Police as things stand. “This campus deserves the very best chief we can find.” Pyle said. Pyle has a strong understanding in the necessity of an honest, versatile and experienced leader according to those who know him. jsquirrell0@saddleback.edu
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ANOTHER LOGO BITES THE DUST: The first day of the spring semester had a surprise for some people. Village 36, the electrical building which houses transformers on campus, located
across from the football field has one less attribute than when students left for winter break. The Gaucho that once graced the side of the building was painted over after repairs were made to fix water damage that was caused from rain. The painting-over comes in the middle of a heated controversy about completely changing the mascot, which leaves some to lament the decision to paint it over.
Veterans Memorial wins award Lariat Staff
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SLAM DUNK: Gauchos forward Alex Worthen-Harris dunks the ball for a cool two points in the second half of the President’s Cup game.
Saddleback wins President’s Cup Tameem Seraj Saddleback beat Irvine Valley College in the first leg of the President’s Cup Wednesday night on the road in an 8178 slugfest. The Gauchos got out to an early lead and led at halftime 27-21. The first half featured some
poor shooting for both teams as the Lasers shot only 23.8 percent from the floor and the Gauchos were 0-5 in 3-pointers. The Lasers didn’t go down easy and chipped away at the lead with second chance points as they ripped down 15 offensive rebounds. See GAUCHOS page 4
Saddleback College’s Veterans Memorial will receive the prestigious George Washington Honor Medal Award, the highest award given by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge’s National Awards Program. Founded in 1949 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the award recognizes exceptional projects that reflect the high ideals of the American spirit. Recipients are selected based on quality and content. Award selections are based on procedures established by a jury including state Supreme Court justices, officers of national patriotic, service and civic organizations. The jury then reviews submitted nominations, according to the FFVF’s website. “Your efforts exemplify the essence of the National Awards by promoting an understanding and appreciation for our country’s rich heritage and unique freedoms,” wrote Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge president and CEO Michael Di Yeso in a notification letter. President Tod Burnett will be presented the award on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club from the Orange County chapter of the organization. Assemblywoman Diane Harkey will be the guest speaker. Also saluted will be the planners, builders and donors whose project paid tribute
On life:
On Arts & Entertainment:
Mission Viejo hosts the first of its weekly farmer’s market. The market will offer a variety of fresh produce and healthy food choices. See page 2
Former Associated Student Government member and Saddleback alumnae Stacey Davis releases her new fictional book “Spotlight”. See page 3
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STAND TALL: The Veterans Memorial stands off set from the quad outside the Student Services Center. to our men and women who served or are currently serving in the armed forces. The memorial’s concept began in 2004. It was designed by Saddleback art instructor Richard White and ceramicist Fred Olsen. “Saddleback College is the only campus with a veterans memorial in the U.S.,” wrote Joyce Van Schaack of the OC Chapter. With support from community members and donors, the ground broke four years later in March 2008. Saddleback’s Veterans Memorial was completed and dedicated at an April 2010 ceremony. Local supporters helped fund
the construction of the memorial by purchasing namesakes on benches and bricks, honoring those serving in the U.S. military. Ceramics students and volunteers helped fire the clay for the construction. The total cost of the memorial was about $400,000. “The Saddleback College Veterans Memorial would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of Professor Richard White and Fred Olsen, the talented artists who designed and built the memorial with unending enthusiasm and alacrity and the more than 40 art students who helped them create this masterpiece with what humbly started from
just lumps of clay,” wrote Burnett in the “Gaucho Gazette” shortly after the dedication. Burnett also thanked the countless number of volunteers including students and administration. The awards presentation luncheon is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple. For more information, call 949495-4567 or e-mail Joyce Van Schaack at joycevanschaack@ cox.net. The organization’s vision is that people gain appreciation for the purpose and relevance of these historic documents that helped frame the freedoms of our country.
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