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The Orange County Health Care Agency reports 1,025 people are in area hospitals due to the coronavirus. BY ANDREW TURNER

Orange County saw its hospi- talizations due to the coronavirus hit a record high on Thursday, as that number reached 1,025 pa- tients in the latest data released by the county. From that number, there are 257 patients countywide being treated in intensive care units. The availability of ICU beds by region was the baseline by which state officials decided when to im- plement the most recent stay-at- Kevin Chang | Staff Photographer home order. Regions that fall be- CELESTE JARDINE-HAUG, senior services manager for the OASIS Senior Center, is retiring after working nearly 33 years at the facility. low 15% ICU capacity availability face a minimum stay-at-home pe- riod of three weeks. Southern Cali- fornia had the order take effect on Called away by grandma-hood Dec. 7. Michelle Steel, the chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Su- BY SUSAN HOFFMAN After managing the OASIS Senior Center in Newport Beach for nearly pervisors, spoke out against the stay-at-home order and in favor of Becoming a grandma for the first time 33 years, Celeste Jardine-Haug will retire from the role on Dec. 18. local control in a county news made 61-year-old Celeste Jardine-Haug’s de- conference on Thursday. She said cision to retire a little easier. Beach, could become a grandmother soon. One of her bosses, Laura Detweiler, praised that many county residents are After managing the OASIS Senior Center in She said her daughter is expecting a girl on Jardine-Haug. frustrated with a “top-down” ap- Newport Beach for nearly 33 years, Jardine- Jan. 12. “The OASIS Senior Center under Celeste’s proach to addressing the pan- Haug’s last day as senior services manager is Jardine-Haug, who graduated from USC leadership has evolved to become a top- demic with restrictions being Dec. 18. with a gerontologist degree, took the job at rated facility among the industry and has set based on criteria that have contin- “I’m thinking positively about leaving dur- OASIS in 1988 upon moving from Redondo the example for many to follow,” said De- ued to change. ing this time,” Jardine-Haug said. “It’s time to Beach to Laguna Niguel. She started six tweiler, the recreation and senior services di- “These moves haven’t stopped have fresh eyes and new leadership, and months after her son, Kern Haug Jr., was rector. the spread of the virus but have when my daughter [Erin Tuhtan], who lives born. Jardine-Haug was honored Tuesday night severely harmed families’ ability in Austin, Texas, [called] and told me she was “What kept me here so long was the sup- with a proclamation from the Newport Beach to make a living, crippled business expecting her first baby, that’s when I decided port from the city and the bosses that I had City Council. owners, and forced too many to it was time to retire.” who allowed me to grow the program,” Jar- Jardine-Haug, who grew up in Newport dine-Haug said. See Grandma, page A2 See COVID-19, page A3 Huntington Harbour Boat Newport woman charged Parade a go for this weekend with murder in crash that

BY MATT SZABO left 2 dead, 3 children injured

Though the ongoing BY LILLY NGUYEN, driving under the influ- and that it is a crime. Yet novel coronavirus pan- ANDREW TURNER ence of alcohol, court re- over and over again people demic has put a damper cords show. There is also a choose to get behind the on many holiday plans, A22-year-old Newport count for a hit-and-run wheel after drinking or us- one Christmas tradition Beach woman suspected collision. ing drugs, and they are will continue this weekend of driving under the influ- If convicted on all killing innocent people in Huntington Harbour. ence was arrested after a charges, Coleman could and destroying lives. This The 58th annual Hunt- Santa Ana couple were face 34 years and eight has to stop.” ington Harbour Boat Pa- killed and three children months in prison. Newport Beach police rade will go on this week- were injured in a crash “Three young girls are responded to a call at end as scheduled in Hunt- Tuesday night in Newport orphans because of the 7:46 p.m. of a crash near ington Beach, though the Beach, authorities said. selfish decision of a Newport Coast Drive and Cruise of Lights that would Grace Elizabeth Cole- stranger,” Orange County South Pelican Hill Road. typically follow has been man faces five felony District Atty. Todd Spitzer Newport Beach Police De- canceled for 2020. counts from Tuesday’s in- said in a release. “Every- partment spokeswoman Raul Roa | Staff Photographer Huntington Harbour cident. The charges in- one knows how dangerous Heather Rangel said that “WE COME IN PEACE” was this boat’s message for the clude two counts of mur- drinking and driving or us- See Parade, page A2 Huntington Harbour Boat Parade in 2018. der and two related to ing drugs and driving is, See Crash, page A3 O.C. Soccer Club launches virtual soccer curriculum for kids

BY MATT SZABO donation for each student that completes the five-level soccer Children are at home more curriculum for their age group. than ever as the coronavirus The club is not charging for pandemic rages on and a re- the virtual curriculum; any ex- gional stay-at-home orderwas penses are covered by the OCSC issued this week for Orange Community Foundation. County. Orange County Soccer Club is The Orange County Soccer launching the virtual curriculum Club wants to let kids know they in association with the Power of can still be active. One Foundation, an Orange The Irvine-based club rolled County nonprofit with a focus out a virtual soccer curriculum on fighting hunger and poverty. this week, where Orange County The first school to latch on has children can progress for an op- been Magnolia Science Academy portunity to level up and win Santa Ana, a K-12 school that has prizes. been distance learning this There are four age groups: kin- school year due to COVID-19. dergarten through second grade, In order to help launch the third through fifth grade, sixth program with Magnolia, the club through eighth grade and high is hosting virtual soccer clinics school age. Each age group has with its students this week. five levels of competition. OCSC players Michael Orozco Screenshot by Matt Szabo “We have five videos of our and Rob Kiernan held a virtual soccer players performing a MICHAEL OROZCO of the Orange County Soccer Club teaches during a virtual soccer clinic to middle clinic with a handful of the skill,” said Lisa Keston, Orange school and high school students from Magnolia Science Academy on Wednesday. school’s middle school and high County Soccer Club Community school students on Wednesday. Foundation CFO and vice presi- send the video back to us. We’ll “We want the kids to have fun levels, students will receive a Kiernan, a defender, is from dent of community relations. review it, and we’ll say either, and stay motivated. Our hope is prize from Orange County Soc- England. Orozco, also a defend- “The kids will receive a video ‘You did an amazing job and you that every Monday, we’ll be able cer Club and be entered to win er, is from a little bit closer to on a Monday, for example, and get to go to the next level,’ or, to release the next level. We’re large prizes like computers and home, as he is an Orange native. they’ll practice the skill on their ‘Practice a little more and then giving kids a week to complete tablets. “It’s a great way that the kids own. They’ll record themselves send us another video, you’re al- each level.” Participating teachers will re- doing that skill and then they’ll most there.’ After completing all five skill ceive a $10 classroom materials See Soccer, page A4 A2 FRIDAY,DECEMBER11, 2020 DAILY PILOT | COASTLINE PILOT | HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT WWW.DAILYPILOT.COM

FRIENDS OF OASIS I’ve observed in OASIS GRANDMA PresidentMike members,” she said. “The Continued from pageA1 Zimmerman and Senior secret to what makes suc- Services Manager cessful aging and people Outgoing Mayor Will Celeste Jardine-Haug doing well at 90 is a positive O’Neill said that Jardine- pass out sanitized bags attitude, socially engaged Haug’s departure would holding four masks each with people, staying active leave a big hole, adding that to OASIS members on compared to those who sit what he’s learned from this Thursday. and watch TV.” year is that “folks who leave She also noted that those holes are the one we’ve who overcome disease loved before.” didn’t concentrate on age, “We’re going to miss you instead they continued to so much,” O’Neill said to live the same life compared Jardine-Haug. to those who focus on the Jardine-Haug said she negative or choose to give was grateful to have worked up. Leading an active life, for Newport Beach, and both socially and produc- that the city is a wonderful tively, including continuing place and she cherished to do things that they did her time. before, Jardine-Haug said, “I want to thank you, are important factors in [Jardine-Haug]. You’ve just physical and mental health. been an amazing leader to Susan Hoffman “It’s been incredible, but create an opportunity for I’m sad to leave at a time seniors to have joy in their during the pandemic when lives at this time in their life “It is just really some- ed. allowed older adults to “The idea was to have a Ican’t say goodbye to ev- and thank you for all that thing else,” Avery said. “It’s The state-of the art thrive. There is something senior center that would eryone,” Jardine-Haug said. you’ve done,” Councilwom- something you created and OASIS facility has been the for everyone at OASIS, Jar- keep people coming there “I feel that things are stable, an Diane Dixon said. “We led and I just think of the highlight of Jardine-Haug’s dine-Haug said, intellectual for socialization, mental we’ve set a lot of systems in wish you well and now hundreds and hundreds of life. stimulation, arts and sing- and physical stimulation place, with limited capacity you’re going from one age seniors where their lives are “Newport Beach has a-longs that attract older and to volunteer,” Jardine- and virtual programs so to another age group. Good so deeply impacted — ones been a supportive commu- people and individuals with Haug said. “With 26% of that seniors stay connected luck to you.” that are lonely, ones that nity when it comes to sup- dementia. the Newport Beach popula- and do not feel isolated.” New Mayor Brad Avery needed community and we porting senior services,” The rebuilt center, which tion over 60 years old, the OASIS first closed in said that he was familiar all need community — that Jardine-Haug said. “Unlike had once occupied a for- program has grown expo- March due to the pandemic with the OASIS Senior Cen- place held up so beautifully, other communities that mer school building, of- nentially.” and reopened its fitness ter, both as a council mem- but it was really you and give seniors a clubhouse fered transportation, social Jardine-Haug, who likes center in September. With ber and, before that, as a your staff and volunteers and lets them play bingo, services and classes. Under to keep busy, was excited to the latest COVID-19 shut- resident, adding that peo- making it all happen there.” Newport Beach is not like Jardine-Haug, she wanted be involved in the OASIS downs, the fitness center ple didn’t talk about the “All of it derives really that.” OASIS to improve the qual- building project. closed last month. physical building as much from your leadership, your Her vision was to provide ity of life and become a “It was 10 years in the During the closures, Jar- as they talked about what example and your kindness acenter that not only foundation for the commu- making, starting in 2000, dine-Haug said staff has went on inside of it. toward seniors,” Avery add- served all walks of life, but nity. and professionally kept me been available to members going,” Jardine-Haug said. over the phone to help. “The new building is mod- Besides being a grandma, ern looking and attracted Jardine-Haug plans on trav- younger people, many who eling, mostly to visit her didn’t realize it was there. grandchild, volunteering MARKETPLACE Never in my career have I and doing things to keep To place an ad, go to heard someone say, ‘So her mind busy. http://timescommunityadvertising.com/ how old do you have to be When OASIS opens to come to the senior cen- again, members might be ter?’ ” seeing her in the future. Legal Notices Legal Notices Miscellaneous Legal Notices Legal Notices Berenice Barajas, a staff “I am a member of the Merchandise assistant with Friends of Friends of OASIS and will OASIS, the nonprofit sup- most likely take a few Vinyl Records Wanted $$$ Top cash paid port organization that classes and definitely will 4 all or part of collection. works with the center, has be coming to the summer Jazz, Classical, worked alongside Jardine- concerts,” Jardine-Haug Psychedelic, Blues 949-933-6777 Mike Haug for 31 years. said. “Anyone can join “She’s compassionate OASIS, residency is not re- with seniors, she really quired, except for our social cares about their well-be- services [transportation, ing, she’s a great listener meals, case management], CLASSIFIED and advice-giver,” said which are just for Newport Barajas, who used to be the Beach residents.” meals coordinator at Newport Beach resident OASIS. “A nd she’s not afraid Scott Paulsen, who has It's to get her hands dirty. been an active member at Whenever there’s a prob- OASIS for more than 25 the solution lem, she’s always there to years, has high regards for serve food, mop the floor, Jardine-Haug, declaring her deliver meals.” the best manager OASIS you're Mike Zimmerman, presi- ever had. dent of Friends of OASIS, “She knows everything searching admires the fact that Jar- about everything at OASIS,” dine-Haug is just a very he said, “and she works nice person. daily to better the lives of for-whether “Having spent nearly 33 our seniors.” years as director of the cen- Detweiler agreed. you're ter made her who she is to- “If you have relied on the day,” Zimmerman said. resources at OASIS or spent seeking a NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALENOTICE IS HEREBY “She put her arms around time there, you know what GIVEN pursuant to California Civil Code Section not only members and an important role she has 798.78 and California Commercial Code Sections 7209 staff, but the entire OASIS played in developing all home, and 7210 that the following described property will be Center. She will be sorely that it has to offer today,” sold by Bayside MHP, LLC (Warehouseman) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money missed and leaving big Detweiler said. apartment, of the United States, or a cashier's check payable to shoes to fill.” “Celeste will be dearly Bayside MHP, LLC, payable at time of sale, on Jardine-Haug said that missed, but her legacy will Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at the she has learned a lot about remain through the very pet following location: ON THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE ORANGE CIVIC CENTER, aging while working at special place we know to be 300 E. CHAPMAN AVE., ORANGE, CA 92866.Said OASIS. the OASIS.” or new sale is to be held without covenant or warranty as to “I learned that staying Staff writer Lilly Nguyen possession, financing, encumbrances, or otherwise on active, engaged, having a contributed to this report. an "as is," "where is" basis. The property which will be positive attitude, not mak- occupation! sold is described as follows: MANUFACTURER: COLUMBIA TRADE NAME: COLUMBIA YEAR: ing age an excuse to try SUSAN HOFFMAN is a 1959 H.C.D.DECAL NO: LBA2036 SERIAL NO.: new things ... are traits of contributor to Times 100502C5845 The current location of the subject healthy older adults that Community News. property is: 211 Tremont Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660. The public auction will be made to satisfy the Classified is lien for storage of the above-described property that was deposited by The Estate of Leslie Zimperman aka buses. We could handle CONVENIENT Leslie Anne Zimperman/ Leslie Zimperman aka Leslie PARADE whether you’re 10,000 people at that ... We Anne Zimperman with Bayside MHP, LLC.The total Continued from page A1 strongly discourage anyone buying, selling, amount due on this property, including estimated costs, or just looking, expenses and advances as of the date of the public sale, coming from outside the is $9,322.50. The auction will be made for the purpose Philharmonic Committee area [to watch the boat pa- classified has of satisfying the lien on the property, together with the what you need! public relations chair Lara rade]. It’s nothing we publi- cost of the sale. Dated: December 11, 2020 HART Anderson said that the boat cize, because it’s really by KING By: Ryan J. Egan Authorized Agent for Bayside CLASSIFIED parade is usually just of- locals, for locals. The Har- (714) 966-4600 MHP, LLC Contact Jule Veliz (714) 432-8700 (IFS# 22428, 12/11/20, 12/18/20) fered as a thank you to bour is a very small public Huntington Harbour resi- area and it’s largely residen- LEGAL NOTICE dents for decorating their tial.” homes for the Cruise of Huntington Beach Coun- NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP Lights. cilman Erik Peterson is the LAGUNA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION “Nobody’s going to buy grand marshal for this tickets to see a bunch of year’s parade. Its theme is dark homes,” she said. “America Strong! Revel in THE LAGUNA BEACH PLANNING COMMIS- “Even though we can’t do the Rhythm!” SION will hold avirtual Public Workshop, for: the Cruise of Lights be- Anderson said the 70 cause of COVID-19, the vol- boats is more than usual, at The 6thCycle Housing ElementUpdate. State unteers decided to go for- least partially because law requires cities to have acurrent Housing ward and continue the tra- Huntington Harbour resi- Element, apolicy guide that address local, dition of the parade.” dents will not be hosting There are 70 festive boats boat parade parties over the regional, and statewide housing issues. The signed up for this year’s weekend. The event is con- Cityisupdating itsHousing Element in com- boat parade, Anderson said, sidered safe, as social dis- which runs Saturday and tancing can be done on pliance with the next State Housing Element Sunday beginning at boats, Anderson said. planning period from 2021 to 2029.The Planning 5:30p.m. “It’s up to people to be Commission (PC) reviews, provides input, and Officials said people from personally responsible, but out of town are encouraged we are staying home,” she makes recommendations to the City Council not to visit the parade route said. “This is our home. It’s (CC). After the draft document is prepared, ad- in person, but rather to important to keep the tradi- watch a livestream on the tion going, even though it’s ditional public hearings will be held beginning group’s Facebook page on just for fun.” in April2021. WHEN: Wednesday,January Saturday night only. Those Other cities like Dana 20, 2020 at 6:00P.M. ZOOM INFORMATION: interested can also track the Point and neighboring parade route. Newport Beach have can- PC, Mac, iPad,iPhone, or Android device: “The Cruise of Lights is celed their boat parades for https://lagunabeachcity.zoom.us/j/99405314155, usually our fundraiser,” An- 2020. Though Newport derson said, adding that it Beach’s 112th annual event Phone: US: +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 99405314155 raises money for the Phil- was canceled, some organ- CONTACT:SoKim, Senior PrincipalPlanner harmonic Society of Orange izers have put together an County’s youth music edu- “official unofficial” parade (949) 497-0736 or [email protected]. cation programs. set for Dec. 17 through 19. MarcWiener,AICP,Director of Community “That’s our big public Development. event, where we have park- [email protected] ing, Port-a-potties, shuttle Twitter: @mjszabo WWW.DAILYPILOT.COM DAILY PILOT | COASTLINE PILOT | HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11,2020 A3 THE DAILY COVID-19 COMMUTER Continued from pageA1 PUZZLE the unemployment lines,” Steel said. By Jacqueline E. “These arbitrary actions Mathews are confusing and lead families to question the ca- ACROSS pabilities of our state offi- 1__ Paulo, Brazil cials at a time when people 4Goes on and on must have confidence in 9Annual school their elected representa- dance tives to make smart, in- 13 Chicago team formed decisions.” 15 Greek alphabet When asked about the Kevin Chang | Staff Photographer opener surge in cases and busi- 16 Arizona tribe nesses not complying with A LINE OF PATIENTS wraps around a parking lot 17 Largest the new state order, Orange sidewalk during a 360 Clinic COVID-19 mobile testing furniture retailer County Sheriff Don Barnes site at Fountain Valley Sports Park on Tuesday. 18 Ermine reiterated that he would 19 "The __"; seek to educate versus en- tests administered to emailing, calling or selling Gregory Peck force the latest shutdown 1,627,697. An estimated the vaccine to the public. horror film order, adding, “I do not see 64,054 people in the county “If anybody is contacted 20 Man-made that as a local law enforce- have recovered after con- by any source trying to so- 22 Circus ment responsibility.” tracting the virus. licit them to purchase or structure “I do believe it’s a com- Orange County Health log in or give personal in- 23 Stag or doe munity issue, that we Care Agency Director and formation about the vac- 24 Premium cable should all collectively en- Public Health Officer Dr. cine, that is fraudulent ac- channel gage in best practices and Clayton Chau implored the tivity.” 26 Rose garden SUDOKU 14 Smoothing a do everything we can to public to avoid gathering Here are the latest cumu- invaders rough plank stop the spread of the or traveling to help prevent lative coronavirus case 29 Nice to be By The Mepham Group 21 Kennedy & virus,” Barnes said. “But the spread of the virus. counts and COVID-19 around Turner criminalizing already “I’m begging you, do not deaths for select cities in 34 Goatee spots Complete the grid so each row, column and 25 Four-yr. stressful conditions within gather,” Chau said. “Do not Orange County: 35 Sullies 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every degrees the community I don’t mix households. The trans- •Santa Ana: 18,452 cases; 36 __ number on; digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve 26 Played a role think is something that I mission is really high in the 338 deaths treat badly Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk. 27 __ out; eliminate want to add to.” community right now, so if •Anaheim: 15,925 cases; 37 Powdered drink slowly The Orange County you don’t live with some- 354 deaths 38 Bakery display 28 Helpful tips Health Care Agency re- body … do not hang out •Huntington Beach: 39 Clever remark 29 Jabbed ported seven deaths due to with them please.” 3,920 cases; 93 deaths 40 Suffix for long 30 Commits COVID-19, the disease With the anticipation of •Costa Mesa: 3,159 or strong perjury caused by the virus, in the arrival of the first doses cases; 47 deaths 41 Madison, 31 Grown-up Thursday’s data. There of a vaccine in the county, •Irvine: 3,403 cases; 17 Monroe or Polk 32 Racket have been 1,640 deaths at- Barnes issued a warning to deaths 42 Vital sign tributed to the virus coun- be on the lookout for •Newport Beach: 1,654 43 Left high and 33 Narrow candle 35 All the __; tywide. fraudulent activity. cases; 26 deaths dry An additional 1,521 cases “We already know that •Fountain Valley: 1,131 45 Owl nevertheless 38 Cloudy eye were also recorded, bring- there are with all good cases; 21 deaths 46 Third most ing the total during the things that come, like the •Laguna Beach: 369 populous nation: condition pandemic to 94,647. vaccine, bad actors try to cases; fewer than five abbr. 39 Repeating the The county logged take advantage of it,” deaths 47 Sulk words of 22,064 tests for the virus Barnes said. “I want to 48 Pantyhose 41 Yrbk. section within the last day, bring- stress in no circumstance [email protected] ding 42 Rain hard ing the total number of will anybody be texting, Twitter: @ProfessorTurner 51 Happening 44 Playwright again O'Neill 56 __ blue; hospital 45 Antlered oner’s office identified the pital to be treated for in- emergency For answers to the crossword and 47 Handbag CRASH man and woman as Santa juries, police said. 57 Oak tree Sudoku puzzles, see page A4. 48 Falkirk native Continued from page A1 Ana residents Henry Sal- Coleman had previously dropping 49 Forbidden dana-Mejia and Gabriela been arrested on suspicion 58 __-do-well; loser action upon arrival, officers Andrade. of DUI in Laguna Beach in 60 "Do not take __ DOWN 8Bags with 50 Early man found a collision involving Police allege that Cole- August, Kimberly Edds, a empty stomach"; 1Biol. or chem. shoulder straps 52 Canyon sound Coleman’s black Range Ro- man exited her vehicle and spokeswoman for the Or- Rx label words 2Black-and-white 9Scrapbook 53 Outer garment ver and a Nissan Versa. walked away following the ange County district attor- 61 Run after seabirds entries 54 Requirement Police said a 27-year-old collision. Newport Beach ney’s office, said. 62 Bit of bacteria 3Mind 55 Richard of the man and 28-year-old officers were able to 10 Colosseum's 63 "Run __"; Bee 4Eyelid hairs film "Chicago" woman in the Nissan died. quickly locate her within [email protected] Gees song 5Change to make location 59 LBJ's successor Their three children — the area and take her into Twitter: @lillibirds 64 Carried fit 11 Not locked ages 1, 4 and 5 — were in custody, Rangel said. 65 Extra bedroom, 6Clothing stain 12 Mouthwash Tribune Media the backseat of the car. The children and Cole- [email protected] perhaps 7Asian language flavor Services The Orange County cor- man were taken to a hos- Twitter: @ProfessorTurner the holidays are still happening at ACTING CLASSES

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BY MATT SZABO Costa Mesa resident, who won gold with KELLY Kelly Rulon quickly set- Team USA women in 2012, was one of 5 RULON tled in as a coach after win- inducted Wednesday in virtual ceremony. takes a shot ning a gold medal with the during the U.S. women’s water polo na- , helping Team USA UCLA, where he won 11 na- 2007 NCAA tional team at the 2012 Sum- win the bronze medal. tional titles, eight with the women’s water mer Olympics in London. She was also a part of four women’s team and three polo title Rulon, a Costa Mesa resi- national championships at with the men’s team. Rulon match. Rulon dent, started coaching club UCLA, in 2003 and 2005-07. contributed to four of those helped UCLA water polo with Corona del In her junior year, Rulon titles, plus the 2012 Olympic beat Stanford Mar Aquatics in 2013. earned 2006 NCAA Tourna- crown. 5-4 to earn its Rulon, 36, is surely happy ment MVP honors after “Our success obviously 100th NCAA to help the next generation scoring 11 goals in the three coincided with her journey,” team achieve its goals. matches, which included a Krikorian said in a pre- championship. “Sports is so important to 9-8 title match win over recorded video during the these young kids,” she said USC. ceremony. “I’ve been ex- Thursday in a phone inter- Rulon earned the Peter J. tremely fortunate to have view. “It keeps them off of Cutino Award, annually someone like her in my life the phone, it keeps them awarded to the college Play- as an athlete, but honestly disciplined and it prepares er of the Year, in 2007. She it’s just as much of a pleas- them for life.” had 70 goals and team-best ure to have her as a friend. But it was Rulon’s totals of 52 assists and 42 She’s someone who I still achievements that were the steals for the Bruins, helping really enjoy talking to when I focus as she was inducted UCLA become the first get the opportunity.” into the USA Water Polo Hall school to win 100 total Rulon’s former national of Fame on Wednesday NCAA Division I champi- team teammate, Elsie night in a virtual ceremony. onships. Windes, was also inducted “I was very appreciative Rulon got married to into the USA Water Polo Hall and thankful for the honor Newport Beach Water Polo of Fame on Wednesday, and the people that spoke Club coach Stefano Ragosa along with two-time Olym- about me, and it brought in 2014 and they have two pian and decorated coach back some amazing memo- boys; John Paulo is 5 years Gavin Arroyo, veteran refer- ries,” she said. “It was great. I old and Leo is 2. She made ee and Olympic Games ad- mean, those were some of sure to thank her parents, ministrator Gary Robinett the best years of my life.” her coaches and her team- and former USA Water Polo Rulon, originally from the mates during her speech. executive director and water San Diego area, burst onto Current U.S. women’s wa- polo historian Bruce Wigo. the scene. The driver turned ter polo national team Don Liebig 19 years old during the 2004 coach was [email protected] UCLA Summer Olympics in previously the head coach at Twitter: @mjszabo

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Raul Roa|Staff Photographer ORANGE COUNTY Soccer Club defender Rob Kiernan clears the ball in a home game against the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club in Irvine on Aug 29. Kiernan has been working with local youth soccer players during the pandemic.

Roberson said. Zoom clinics are pur- SOCCER “They get to level up, posely done from the INSPIRING Continued from pageA1 win prizes. And at the end player’s house or apart- of the day, they’re learn- ment and not the pitch, IDEAS can see each other again, ing. Down the line, we’re just to show the kids that connect with each other, hoping to provide them they can still practice or Act Now to Save 26%* continue that community with soccer balls, differ- train in a small space. that we really strive to ent tools that will help “I’m a mother of two, have,” Rowell said. them be able to advance and my kids have not “It’s also a great way to and excel in this curricu- been back to school since get active. With face-to- lum. That would give us March,” Keston said. face learning, they would the opportunity to ad- “We recognize that this have recess two times a vance it, and then also is a challenging time for day, or at the secondary share it with other everyone, but especially Brighten yourhome with level with their nutrition schools as we move it for- kids. We just really want or P. E. classes. This is a ward.” to help kids in the best beautiful, natural light. great way to fill that void.” Keston confirmed that way we can, which is Power of One Founda- OCSC hopes to expand through soccer.” •Greatfor kitchens,hallways, andbathrooms tion president/executive the curriculum to other Those who want more director Andre Roberson schools in Orange County. information on the Or- • ACTNOW -26% TaxCredit ending DEC31st* said that his organization The club has been ange County Soccer Club already has teamed up keeping its players busy virtual soccer curriculum with Magnolia to have and engaged with the and how to implement it food distributions there community during the in their school are asked during the pandemic. The pandemic, as they have to email Keston at lisa ©2020 SoSolatlatube virtual soccer curriculum been conducting in-per- @orangecountysoccer.com. is also helpful, in a differ- son soccer clinics on ent way. Tuesdays at Save Our matthew.szabo@ “The thing about it is, Youth in Costa Mesa. latimes.com it’s going to be fun,” Keston said the online Twitter: @mjszabo

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