Presidential Material
San Clemente student wins prestigious arts prize By Jim Shilander It’s not often that high school students get recognized for outstanding achievement by the White House. But Antonia Matias-Bell, who, along with about 20 to 30 other students from San Clemente, makes a daily train trip up to Santa Ana to attend the Orange County … //read the full article
Santoro, Martin Honored as Volunteers of the Year
City recognizes efforts across the spectrum of giving By Jim Shilander For Jill Martin, volunteering has been about paying back what she thought her family owed the city. For Mina Santoro, volunteering has been about helping to fulfill a longtime dream. Martin and Santoro were honored May 7 at the city’s annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon, … //read the full article
On Life and Love After 50: Couples’ Blind Date Proves World is Small
By Tom Blake In April, when I wrote in this column that my life partner Greta and I would be vacationing in Graz, Austria, reader Ken Halvorsrude emailed, “I have been enjoying your articles in the Dana Point Times for quite a while. I was interested to see you will be in Graz, Austria, soon. … //read the full article
Letter to the Editor: Reinstate Principal Halt
Donna Carter, San Clemente My son is finishing up his junior year at San Clemente High School. During his freshman year, the high school was in a shambles—a crumbling physical plant that showed every one of its 50 years and an indifferent student body. Principal Mike Halt was hired in my son’s sophomore year and … //read the full article
View from the Pier: Finding What’s Important
An appreciation of transformation By Herman Sillas Mother’s Day reminds us that we all have a mother. I don’t need a commercial day to remind me of that fact. I think of my mother all the time when I’m out on the pier or other times when I see something that reminds me of her. … //read the full article
