thing's kept cool. Not too many
chicks hang out there; after all, it
is a skate spot, and it's a well
known fact that you can tell true.
skateboarders by their lack of
female companions.
Longtime frequenters of
Chaffey consist of Phelps Inez
(Carol Malone), Joey Brazinski,
Schmidt, Jeremy Reese, Richard
Mulder, Freddy Bojorquez, Sam,
Thomas (Drug), Tom Krauser,
Graber, Palon't, little Carlos,
Ruben, the San Bernardino
guys, Melvin Whorenandez, JP
Jadeed, Josh Neher, Justin
Strong, Daniel Webster, the
daggers, and a whole slew of
people I'm failing to mention.
People go to Chaffey to
skate, socialize, and welcome
anyone who's cool. So come
if you like to skate street, but
respect the fact that you're
not the only one there.
tight line. Like any other hot spot of the late 1990s, it is often crowded
and subject to bust. Usually the cops are cool, but they're notorious for
large-scale raids which result in the loss of skateboards and tickets or
fines which amount to $110.00; add attitude and you will probably insure
a straight-to-jail card. Unfortunately, spring is upon us again and with it
comes the season of periodic busts. I wouldn't suggest skateboarding
Chaffey any time but the winter.-
As far as hanging out at Chaffey, it's usually pretty casual. There have
been some run-ins with cholos, cops, and other cronies, but usually every-
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Left to right: Calculate the angle of Quinn Montgomery's board in
relation to the handrail for tonight's homework assignment.
Joey Brazinski adds a shove-it out for extra credit on his backside
tailslide transfer over the bar. Inspired by the speaker at the school
assembly, Richard Mulder gets the gumption to frontside noseslide
the ledge in front of the auditorium.
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