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Why I Joined The WTO Protest

by Talley Kennedy followed enormous pieces of cardboard com and butterflies that symbolized the T h e protest and march against the bio-engineered seed problem, promoted by World Trade Organization Convention in Se­ the WTO, that is killing butterflys and attle was a eye opening experience, my first forcing non-reproducing seed on small taste of a worldwide protest and the most heart­ farmers worldwide. We chanted songs and warming terrifying situation I have ever been words about shutting down the WTO. My in. Nothing prepared me for the events that I friend and I joined in this “parade” until it saw in the last week. brought us down to the 1-5 exit on to 6th St. We all met and began our walk down At this point the whole crowd stopped all the soon to be disastrous streets of Downtown oncoming traffic and watched as a brave Seattle. The first day not many joined us in our man set up three pieces of pipe tied with march, compared to the days to come where the cable, in the middle of the intersection. He crowd swelled to over 40,000. There were quickly attached a wooden seat in between many people on foot, a few on stilts, and we the three posts and wiggled his way onto it. were all followed by a large van with a few He sat up there for the remainder of the day people sitting on the top yelling encouraging in his daring attempt to stop all traffic from words into a small megaphone. Eventually we going into the Downtown area. About 50 found ourselves in front of Niketown, a pillar people, including my friends and I stood of the sweat shop labor industry. There were around him and linked arms. people surrounding myself and my group of At one time in my life I had begged friends. We all stood still and listened to the my mother to take me shopping at any Above: OCHRC Executive Director Rusty Kennedy, Commission boardmember’s words of the woman yelling phrases that ap­ “high class” store. I wanted to look like the Barbara Muriatad and Mr. Dietrich (of Dietrich Coffee fam e), Police Chief Pat plied to the beliefs that had drawn us all here. poster models that everybody liked, as do McKinley representing Fullerton’s “Caring Community Program” and Mayor As the week progressed and protest­ most girls at some point in their lives. Jan Flory representing the City o f Fullerton. Fullerton Police Department also ers started getting angry, the general public Eventually I changed my views on things, won recognition from Orange County Board of Supervisors. finally started paying attention. Once their com­ and realized that all of those expensive fortable lives started being interrupted, people names and cute clothes would not make me Fullerton Police Caught Doing Right decided it was time to see what was going on. more of a woman or make people like me The 1999 Community-Oriented Policing Award was presented to Fullerton Police Depart­ Just as the media thrived off the anger that the more. At this very moment in the protest a ment by the Orange County Human Relations Commission for the “Caring Community protest was projecting, the protest thrived from woman, that a few years ago I would have Program.” Fullerton’s Caring Community Program was honored as the best, amongst many the coverage on the news. I think this is the made fun of, spoke the words that have other outstanding programs that demonstrate community oriented policing, an interactive point when the violence began. In one aspect been screaming in my head for my whole process where police officers become involved in the lives of the citizens who work and live there were the angry anarchist kids who where life. I looked up to her and realized that this in the area they patrol. Emphasis is placed on identifying and responding to community issues. all about making businesses in the area suffer was the reason I was here. I wanted to make The responsibility for solving problems and improving quality of life in neighborhoods is through destroying anything they could possi­ others understand, we do not have to use shared by police and members of the community removing the barriers and finding answers to bly get their hands on. On the other hand there people in other countries for the things that today’s tough problems.. The Human Relations Commission annually asks the community to were aged protesters that had come to Seattle we “need” to live. We don’t have to turn our nominate police officers and programs that are “doing right.” for a purpose, to shut the WTO down, but to do backs and pretend that there is nothing we it peacefully. can do about corporate abuse of these Tuesday morning, we all met at the commu­ people, because there is. More than any­ Wade in the Fluoridated nity college and shared a few words of enthu­ thing I think this was what the whole pro­ siasm before we started our second day. We test was based on. Waters ©1999 Jonathan Dobrer Why Chapman Park Residents Called A Halt To T h is really is the season of nostalgia. We are reliving the 50s and 60s. Negotiations With Little League Someone having gone to sleep in 1964 and awakening today would have Recently a committee of Chapman Park Residents withdrew from further discussions with the city of no trouble adjusting—except for setting the timers on all our computers, Fullerton and Little League. It became clear to Residents that community services director, Susan Hunt, is clocks, and VCRs. Quiz shows and wrestling are popular on TV, students determined to ignore four prior City Council decisions that ordered removal of the third temporary baseball are rioting on the streets, Strom Thurmond is still in Washington, Moscow diamond in Chapman Park. Ms. Hunt believes prior use is sufficient reason to justify converting “temporary” is abusing its neighbor, we’re worried about the Chinese military build-up, into “permanent.” She seems willing to substitute her judgment for that of four City Councils and without due and we are still arguing about fluoridating our water. Truly, “There is process of any kind, i.e., no notification to Residents, no public hearings, no publicity of any kind. It is the nothing new under the sun.” Fullerton equivalent of closed door politics. I’ve been following the discussion in our paper about the merits and The fourth temporary ball diamond is equally illegal. With no due process whatever it suddenly appeared demerits of fluoridating our water, and I believe we are not really discuss­ — another misuse of public park funds. Ms. Hunt has indicated that the fourth temporary ball diamond could ing what we think we are discussing. Let me explain. be removed. However, that/was three months ago, and nothing has changed. The science is fairly straightforward, but as usual, the politics aren’t. We The issue of the temporary ball diamonds was never brought up at the two meetings between Residents, Little know that fluoride prevents a lot of tooth decay. In reasonable doses it’s League, and the City because Ms. Hunt sets the agenda and the agenda was the Little League’s desire for an good for the teeth and has sent dentists off into cosmetic dentistry, because ADA approved restroom at the south end of the park. Additionally, Chapman Park Residents are agreed that simply filling cavities is no longer a living. In the 50s people were afraid removal of the two temporary ball diamonds is an issue upon which they would not compromise. This is a legal of fluoridation because they thought it was a communist plot to weaken us issue that concerns the city of Fullerton and Chapman Park Residents. Little League is a guest at Chapman and give us cancer. If it was, it didn’t work. They’re gone and we’re still Park. They have no voting rights in this matter. Instead, the Residents chose to correspond with the City here, fighting about fluoridation. Attorney and Ms. Hunt in an effort to resolve this continuing problem. However, Ms. Hunt wants Residents T oday, we do not fear those evil Soviets—for the very sensible reason that to do the compromising while she maintains the status quo. there are no Soviets—evil or otherwise. We do, however fear and distrust Resident’s decision to discontinue talks with the City and Little League is a measure of their frustration. It our scientists and our government. Too many things that we were taught is sad that Residents must solve the problems that the City incurred by over-scheduling the park with the aid were good for us, are now called bad, and too many things we were assured of the two illegal ball diamonds. Park activities must be entirely legal; the City owes that to its citizens. They were benign we now know are clearly toxic. Having been told that should cease scheduling play on the third and fourth temporary ball diamonds and remove them from the park. witnessing the atomic tests in Nevada posed no threat to our servicemen, Joyce Toy Chapman Park, Fullerton that Agent Orange was good stuff, and there is no Gulf War Syndrome, we don’t believe very much from our government scientists. We expect lies, Subject: ROOSEVELT AYE North of Commonwealth cover-ups, and just plain, old-fashioned incompetence. We are seldom To: City Manager/City Council disappointed. From: Director o f Engineering (Robert Hodson) In this particular case, staff discussed the findings This is why the question of fluoridation goes beyond simply the science. Date: November 18,1999 There is every reason to believe that, as currently used, fluoridating our with the resident at the conclusion of the study. It was water is safe and effective. The question is if it is appropriate to have our agreed that the results did not indicate a speeding This memo is to clarify statements made in an editorial problem and that perceived speeds vs. actual speeds water, or food used to medicate us for our own good? Is it the proper goal that appeared in the Fullerton Observer on November of government to make sure we get our vitamins, minerals, and any other differ greatly. Staff explained to the resident that al­ 15,1999. This editorial was written by Mr. Caltrider though speeds are within the norm, there will always be substances they deem to be good for us? regarding traffic issues on Roosevelt Avenue between Besides fluoride in our water, they already require milk to be fortified the occasional “speeder.” It was stated that staff would Commonwealth Avenue and Amerige Avenue. continue to monitor the situation and would request the with vitamin D, and salt to deliver iodine in order to prevent goiter. In November 1998, staff received a call from a female It is instructive to note that the way we found out that lithium was effective police to install the radar trailer. resident who was concerned about the speed of traffic on This person was never told by City staff “If you don’t in treating manic-depression was from statistical studies that showed that Roosevelt Avenue. Staff immediately conducted a speed the good folks of El Paso Texas had a remarkably low incidence of manic- like it, move.” As staff remembers the coversation, the survey on Roosevelt Avenue. Results indicated that resident was pleased with the attention and quick reply depression. Further studies correlated their fine mental health to the vehicle speeds on Roosevelt Avenue were typical (or lithium that naturally occurred in their water. Personally I think it was the to her complaint. even lower) of other residential streets. As a result of Mr. Caltrider’s appearance at the Margaritas they consumed, but OK, it could have been the water. The agreed upon procedure between Police Depart­ Well, if we now know that lithium treats, and in some doses prevents, November 2 Council meeting, staff will again conduct ment and Traffic Engineering for handling complaints the necessary studies to determine if the actual condi­ certain mental diseases, why not add lithium to our water supply too? regarding vehicle speeds is as follows: Although, if they could just make Margaritas come out of the tap, I’d be just tions on this street have changed and to decide if traffic • Traffic Engineering conducts a 24-hour speed sur­ restrictions are necessary. as happy. vey. There is a legitimate issue here. While I have no objection to fluoride and I have explained twice to Mr. Caltrider the City’s • Results of the survey are forwarded to the Police procedures for review of these types of requests and pay extra to have my teeth treated with it, this is by my choice. A reasoned Department for review. discussion of the role of government in medicating us is quite in order. advised him that we would probably present this item • If a problem is identified, a motor officer is sent to the to the Transportation and Circulation Commission in The irony should be lost on no one that there is a real and important location to enforce the speed limit. controversy concerning whether people with diagnosed mental illnesses January 2000 (assuming the T&CC reschedules its • Following enforcement, the radar trailer (visual dis­ January meeting). If problems are noted during the should be compelled to be medicated for their and societies good, but we play) is left in the street for a couple of days to increase have accepted having nearly the entire population medicated without either study, the Police Department will be notified immedi­ driver awareness of the prirna facie or posted speed ately to provide additional enforcement. their knowledge or consent. 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HOLIDAY 1999/2000 OPINION FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 3 ■EC J 4 1?99 Fullerton’slle~‘— " Fullerton VUi Winterfest Queen g Observer and Court, " Celeste Proctor, Queen Christine The Fullerton Observer, founded by Craddick, Ralph Kennedy in 1978, is a group of local Jessica Barquin citizen-volunteers who create, publish and distribute the Observerthroughoutourcom- and Jasmine munity. This venture is a not-for-profit one Raphael were with all ad and subscription revenues crowned at plowed back into maintaining and improv­ Winterfest ing our independent, non-partisan, non­ ceremony sectarian, community newspaper. downtown. Our purpose is to inform Fullerton resi­ dents about the institutions and other soci­ The high school etal forces which most impact their lives, students were so that they may be empowered to partici­ chosen from pate in constructive ways to keep and numerous make these private and public entities serve applicants for all Fullerton residents in lawful, open, just, their school and and socially-responsible ways. community Through our extensive local calendar and other coverage, we seek to promote a involvement plus sense of community and an appreciation enthusiasm and for the values of diversity with which our desire to make a country is so uniquely blessed. difference. Published twice per month except once in July, August and December. OUT OF MY MIND: By Jonathan Dobrer NO FAX, SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: ©1999 Jonathan Dobrer [email protected] Editor • Sharon Kennedy P.O. Box 7051 Fullerton CA 92834 Surviving December City Desk • Jack Harloe T . S . Elliot, wrote, “April is the crudest Office Manager • Tom Cooney month, mixing memory with desire.” He was We had the usual signs of the Apocalypse: Advertising • Saskia referring to the lovely pain of Spring, when the Israel was founded. The Soviet Union went plain and the fancy fancy some plain loving, out of business. There were earthquakes, • Features • when the ache of life and the memory of youth hurricanes, famines, and television. So given , Chris Beard, Warren Bowen, revisit spirits raised perhaps higher than the all of this history, why are people worried Diane Bridgford, Jonathan flesh will allow. now? Dobrer, Michelle Gottlieb, Chuck While April is cruel enough, particularly if I’ll tell you. They have been looking at the Greening, Joyce Mason, Cherie you consider taxes, I believe that December is wrong signs. We always have wars, earth­ Lutz Pizarro, Jan Youngman, and truly the crudest month. It gives only the quakes, and unrest. Nations are constantly Louise Schatzman, Lisa Whiting. promise of Spring and none of its warm real­ coming into and going out of existence. No, the real thing to worry about, the truly strange ity. It hints at life’s return, but does not create //r.lonallimi Dobrer • Observers • it, but only awakens memories of youth and weird and unnatural event foreshadowing Kathleen Asay, Ellen Ballard, Don unhappily marries them to the responsibilities the end of time just happened. Somehow the Bauman,Vince Buck, Florence of adulthood. There is no tougher month than media, the pundits, and preachers have failed Cavileer, Karen Haluza, M. Naeb, December. to understand it. If you want to Debbie Thomas, Suzanne Serbin, The world turns colder and the understand what defies under­ and contributing community members standing look to Seattle—and days grow shorter. All the while ...I figured • Design/ Graphics Consultants* tempers flair, expectations soar, this time I’m not talking about David Styffe & Claudia Rae and debt increases. This is a I’d see the fact that they started the $3 cup of 10 cent coffee. recipe for anything from nostal­ Rush You’ve been reading and (picking on) • Production Chief • Mary Graves gia to the Christmas Blues, or I don’t want to talk about the Enjoying or Being Infuriated by Jonathan Crew • Shirley Bernard even depression. Limbaugh WTO (the World Trade Organi­ Dobrer’s Out of My Mind columns. Now There is the culture dash of zation). I’m far more interested buy the book.This is a collection of 30 of Back-up: Mildred Donoghue, dating in who is interested in it than in and Irene Kobayashi. dashing symbols—as the reli­ the very best of Dobrer’s columns not gious is rendered commercially Hillary it itself. published here. •Distribution Chief • Roy Kobayashi secular and the secular is made Clinton If you want to understand the Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Crew • Cecil Balentine, Denny Bean, into a commercial religion. We signs of the End of Days read the A1 Martinez wrote: before Bible. “The lion will lie down Richard Brewster, Sam Standring. brace ourselves, helplessly aware “This is a wonderful collection. that there is nothing we can do to I’d see with the lamb.” Woody Allen Dobrer touches us all with tales Subscriptions: $15-$20/year stave off the horror of a full month adds “But the lamb won’t get Pat much sleep.” The real meaning that speak of joy and death with Advertising: $8.50/column-inch of Chia Pets and Clap Clap the Clapper commercials. Oh, the Buchanan is in the miraculous inappropri­ equal facility. Call Saskia at 525-6402 ateness of it all. If lions and That takes a special talent and for more information. horror. and Ralph This seasonal cacophony hap­ lambs are strange bed-fellows, Dobrer has it. pens every year—and indeed has Nader well, I figured I’d see Rush I recommend this marvelous Next Observer will hit the stands Limbaugh dating Hillary Clinton been happening every year since marching book without reservation. ” on January 10 - Deadline for all way before Dickens, before St. before I’d see Pat Buchanan and articles and ads at Observer Nicholas, before Jesus of together. Ralph Nader marching together. To order your autographed copy Nazareth, before the Maccabbees. I always believed that the An­ office is 1/03/00 - THANKS! send $10 payable to: December has always been a gels would win the World Series tough month. before Green Peace and the Teamsters Union Jonathan Dobrer But this year we have an added source of would riot with, not against, each other. 16334 Francina Dr. FULLERTON angst: The millennium. This year it isn’t just The WTO has accomplished what the the dark and the normal anxiety over whether United Nations could not do, proven that we Encino, CA 91436 PHOTOGRAPHICS we will buy the right gifts to bestow the right can all get along together—as long as we Fast, Friendly, feelings on our loved-ones. This year it isn’t have a common foe. Anarchist and Unionist, lumberjack and Earth Firster all united against Your copy will be rushed Professional Service simply the memories of the holidays of our youth. This year we have to worry about if the the WTO! Thank you WTO whatever it is to you world is going to come to an end. that you actually do. You brought us to­ by the U.S. Post Office. People at the turn of the last century also gether, aging Hippy and punk hipster, Baby- feared that the world was coming to an end. Boomer and Gen Xer. All kinds of religious leaders were predicting I felt such nostalgia as my youthful memo­ out of control. Those who were violent on $ 6 ^ the Second Coming, the Rapture, and the End ries resurfaced. I could sense old passions both sides ought to be punished. of Days. rekindled. I love the smell of tear gas in the Most who gathered in Seattle, whether Green 24 Exposure People looked for signs: The Wright Broth­ morning! I remembered the energy of dem­ or Blue, were part of the Ying and Yang, the ers flew! And still we went on. The Czars onstrators, the anger and fear in the eyes of dialectic and dialogue of activist democracy. Jumbo Prints were slaughtered and Russia became the Berkeley’s Blue Meanies. I saw it all I salute them, as I remember the days of rage Menshevik, then Bolshevik—and still the sun again. And you know what I realized? and of hope of my youth. They renew my rose in the East. We fought World War I and This is not the end of days—only the end of Same Day hope, simply by caring. the world continued. America suffered from a cycle, a year, and a month. People still care December is really about Hope. Hope may the great depression—and despite the lack of about our world enough to gather for a good be cruel, the last thing left in Pandora’s trea­ Prozac, we got out of it. Through Stalin and cause. Yes, some people want to create sure chest. Hope may break our hearts but Hitler the world went to hell but not out of trouble and violence, and they often suc­ Custom Services without it our hearts are empty. December is business. ceed—and that is unfortunate. But the great about committing ourselves to making our Copies of Old Photos Rock and Roll came, women entered the majority of those demonstrating were peace­ hopes come true. Whether Maccabbees or paid work force, the “pill” went on the market, ful and sincere in wanting to end slave labor HARBOR at BERKELEY Magi, we, in every age, are called to be and all this we survived. An actor was elected and child labor in the third world, in wanting involved in our world. We are challenged to 525-3233 president; a wrestler elected a governor—and to work for environmental protection for the make a difference. still the sun set in the West. whole planet. And the majority of the police and National Guard were also decent and not Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room

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C ouncil D oings ...... Jack Harloe •' O * ■' . .. ■...... HR • The Fullerton city council met in regular afternoon and evening session Tuesday, December 7, 1999. All members of the council were present. The evening session was devoted to the reorganization o f the Council, with Mayor Pro Tern Dr. Dick Jones succeeding outgoing mayor Jan Flory. Councilmember Julie Sa was confirmed as mayor pro tempore. • Fullerton Fire chief Magliocco re­ ported on the recent train derailment and praised his firefighters for their quick response. Ac­ knowledgment from Metrolink officials, the Mayor and City Council. Is anyone looking into what the 90 trains per day carry through Fuller­ ton? Do Fullerton Firefighters need a Hazardous Materials Unit?

Former Mayor Buck Catlin Crowns now Former Mayor Jan Flory with a • Mr Zingg was con­ City Infrastruc­ gratulated for his Cellar momento of her hard-headedness ture Committee Restaurant winning the The much anticipated answer to International Award of Changing of the Guard Fullerton ’ s infrastructure woes (big pot­ Excellence and in holes, very small pot of money) was recognition of the M a y o r Flory admitted to a packed crowd at Tuesday evenings Council meeting announced by the council: three com­ restaurant’s 29th Anni­ that back in 1970 when she and husband Bill settled in Fullerton, “I used to shake mittee members were selected (one each versary plus thanks from in my boots when I got up to address the City Council in those days...I never dreamed from the following commissions: Com­ the City for being an im­ I’d be Mayor one day.” Although conceding that, “Mayor” is basically a ceremonial munity Services, Transportation and portant attraction to title, “the job of being a Councilmember is serious stuff and hard work.” She praised Circulation, and Planning). Of 12 ap­ Downtown Fullerton all the City Councilmembers as a whole for their success in working together with plications from the public at large, 7 these years. The restau­ respect despite their differing points of view. She also praised City Manager Jim were determined to be “highly quali­ rant also won “Best Wine Armstrong and City staff for their excellent work for the City. Special thanks went fied” for the committee. Therefore the Cellar” (this and every to City Council Secretary, Eva Camino for the quiet and efficient way she makes [selection] panel (Mayor Flory, Mayor year for the past 29 years) every Councilmembers job easier. pro tern Jones) recommended that the plus awards for “Best chef The fun of the evening erupted in the form of a poem written by Jackie Brown committee be increased to include the 3 , David Keslerand Award recited by DeDe Ginter during the presentation of various gifts including a piece of commission representatives and seven winning Maitre d’ Sean the main library wall, presented by Board President Diane Ross and a framed dollar representatives of the public. It was Lewis. Treat yourself to a sign from the old Fox Theater marquee, presented by Fullerton Heritage’s Tom and also recommended that if one member special occasion - dinner Katie Dalton “for your dedication to Fullerton and because we think you are resigns during the term of the Commit­ at the Cellar. priceless.” A special skit performed by former Mayor Buck Catlin with Metropoli­ tee, a replacement member would not tan Water Board buddy Jim Blake and a roast by Downtown Association President be selected. Mike Ritto was topped off with a serious note from Lord Senefeld who said. “Your • For serving on the city’s affordable Housing Review great empathy for people and your own light touch has made the Mayor’s office The ten members and their titles are: Committee from May 1995 through December 1999, Rick user-friendly. You have been a special Mayor.” A bouquet of red roses was • Larry Ballard, Attorney Crane received a certificate of commendation from the city. presented by friend EJ Borah. • Michael Carre, Investigator • William Mathews was presented with a certificate of The gavel was then passed to Dr. Dick Jones who noting the unanimous vote in his • Richard Daybell, Civil Engineer commendation for his service on the city Energy and Re­ favor said, “”I love politics. I like my colleagues and City staff, and commend them • Charles Kovac, Urban Planner source Management Committee from November 1996 through all for their dedication to the best of Fullerton. I’d also like to thank the volunteer • Pearl Mann, Attorney December 1999. members that are so vital to the City. I take the gavel with real pride as your Mayor • Rex Pritchard, Teacher • A plaque was awarded to Costco in Recognition of their 15- for the Millennium.” Councilmember Julie Sa was unanimously voted in as Mayor- • Joseph Stopper, Retired Aerospace year Anniversary. protem and the meeting was adjourned for a tasty reception in the foyer arranged by Engineer who else? Eva! • Paul Simons, Planning Commissioner • E d G inter, Transportation and Circula­ “CAFR” TIME tion Commissioner Every year at this time the City labors and brings forth a mouth / LIMITED to explain the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. • Rick Feuchter, Community Services ENGAGEMENT Commissioner This time for the fiscal year ended June 30,1999. In his transmit­ The Committee will examine the city ’ s tal letter to the Council, the city manager, Jim Armstrong, DEC. 14-22 $148 million infrastructure shortfall, pointed to the revitalization of the Fox Theater and the construc­ for which the city manager, in a recent tion of a new downtown city plaza as “the centerpiece of the city ’ s letter to the Council, expressed con­ continuing efforts to revitalize its downtown.” cern over the city’s ability to pay for Armstrong presented a cautiously optimistic view of the city’s and still meet the service demands of prospects, pointing to successes in the city’s efforts to recruit new 1999 Huntington Harbour the projected increase in residents. businesses and particularly stressing “Sun Cal” (former Hughes/ Raytheon) whose development planning process “should” result Cruise of Lights® in construction of900 homes, with space for light manufacturing, MARK MILLER retail and office use. He expects the City’s overall financial MANAGES TRAFFIC condition to continue to be favorable. But Armstrong also noted Fori-orucKeisa tickets and information, that “[Djuring the next two years, the City will be evaluating CALL (714) 840-7542 WITH DISPATCH strategies to finance infrastructure improvements on a long-term basis and to stabilize and enhance the local sales tax base, which City Traffic Engineer Mark Miller elsewhere, he states, will have grown less than 1.1 percent in the had three items in a row to talk over with last decade. the Council. The first, removal of an Several important changes are described, among them: the ORANGE COUNTY uncontrolled crosswalk at Lemon and assets of the City’s deferred compensation program were placed High School Drive. After a brief discus­ Tour boat times: 5:30, into a trust for the exclusive benefit of the employee participants 6:30. 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. sion the council decided to return the and have been removed from the City balance sheet. The CAFR Prices: Monday-Thursday S9: item to the Traffic and Circulation Com­ is available at city hall for a price of $10.00. It is a readable, Friday-Sunday S10: Children S6 mission for more work. succinct review of the city’s financial condition, not bristling Proceeds benefit the Philharmonic Society’s Youth Programs. Next, was a request by a tenant to have with tables; recommended for those anxious to acquire a sound, Presented by the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committees. an overnight parking exemption granted superficial knowledge of governmental finance. for both sides of his street. The Trans­ portation and Circulation Commission voted to do only one side. But the Coun­ SPORTS MED ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC cil voted to do no side of the street, in the An Interim Urgency Ordinance Dies: 137 W, Chapman Avenue Ste B belief that one sided application of the WHITING AVE (714) 8 7 0 - 9 4 0 5 Cell: (714)928-3883 exemption only results in moving cars The ongoing deliberations over a request to con­ around. struct new residential units on property located in Finally, Millerpresented arequest from the 200 and 300 blocks of Whiting Avenue, died WEEKEND ACU MEETINSS a business, approved by the T&C, to Tuesday night, as the Council elected not to take Free Limited Seating • Call to Reserve have 40 feet of yellow curb okayed (for any action in the matter, in which case a pending V-,/ 20 minute parking). This was quickly c° application under an “interim urgency ordinance” • INSOMNIA/ANXIETY approved by the Council. will die on December 18th. Some neighbors com­ This was handled well: The council plained that granting the request would presage Dec 16 (5:30-7pm Thu) A Dec 18 (12:30-2pm Sat) had done its homework on the locations; more requests and a change in the character of the • DIGESTIVE DISORDERS Miller displayed good listening skills, preservation neighborhood. Meanwhile, Paul Dec 23 (5:30-7pm Thurs) A Dec 30 (5:30-7pm Thurs) and he supplied the Council with thought­ Dudley’s development services staff will continue ful, factual and useful information. to explore other avenues satisfying all parties. Licensed Acupuncturists: Joyce Eun Fendos A Hyeon Joe, M.S. Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room

HOLIDAY 1999/2000 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 5 Laguna Lake: Moving from Hazard back to Asset? Laguna Lake once an irrigation lake for orange restoring the Lake which the City estimates would trees during the 1800s and then a private fishing cost $2-million including dredging and another lake stocked by the Bastanchury family during million in infrastructure work. the 1900s and home to crayfish, blue gill and bass Funding ideas for restoration include possible is in trouble. At one time the lake was as deep as State and Federal grants as well as local sources 40 feet with clarity of nearly 15 feet. Today clarity but the City cannot apply for a grant until a has been reduced to about 6 inches. The Lake was definitive estimate of costs has been established. ■*f*& * % ¥ drained in 1977 and a car and other garbage was This would require data from an engineering » **<• * removed. One resident remembers there was an study which has been requested through Assem­ agreement by the City to dredge it every twenty blyman Ackerman’s office in the amount of * * « , years, but it’s only been dredged once back in $75,000. 1957. Meanwhile, area homeowners are concerned Runoff going into the lake has increased be­ that the condition of the Lake is a health hazard as cause of residential development above it and the well as a factor in lowered property values. Some clean chlorinated water added by the City doesn’t measures have been suggested to reduce further seem to help. A maximum of 84 ducks is recom­ deterioration such as: posting no-fishing and no­ mended for the seven acre Lake currently home to swimming signs; diverting storm drain runoff; over 400 ducks and geese which exceeds the “rule reducing the waterfowl population; and a prohibi­ of thumb” for a healthy population of 12 ducks tion on duck-feeding by the public. Tree trimming per surface acre. of the area around the Lake has been accom­ On September 18, City Superintendent Sereno plished to discourage cormorants, a bird species and Diego Busato, a fisheries biologist with the that nests in local trees and contributes waste to State Fish and Game were called in to look at the the Lake. The fear is if the Lake continues to be La Sierra students Edelmira Rojas, Martha Contreras, Adrian Flores Lake when over 100 fish died off. The die-off was ignored it will likely have to be fenced, drained and Gilda Bane gas, honored for outstanding achievements. reportedly caused by a loss of oxygen in the water and closed to the public, not a popular alternative. due to a build up of sediment, organic matter and Area residents and the City are working on solu­ an overgrowth of lily pads. Busato recommended tions. The Success Of La Sierra High T h e students of La Sierra are immigrants and been involved in the “Scientists to the US from 54 countries with a common and Engineers of America” program. goal: learning the English language and He tutors students after school to stimu­ culture. These students succeed in spite of late their interest in math and science. obstacles encountered during their lives and In the ELD class, Mr. Toombs tutors choose to improve their education in concert and trains students in citizenship. His with rearing a family and/or working part or wife, Helen is a teacher with La Sierra full time. The students, pictured above were High. honored by the Fullerton Joint High School Ricardo Rodriguez is another excep­ District as outstanding students for their tional volunteer. Mr. Rodriguez gradu­ special achievements in the English Lan­ ated from La Sierra and is currently guage Development program. helping at the school several times a In addition to the Outstanding Student week. He knows how hard it is to learn awards, two exceptional volunteers were a language and wants to “pay back” the recognized. Lamar Toombs has volunteered school for the help he received. Mr. his services for the last three years. Mr. Rodriguez, a maintenance engineer at Toombs retired in 1989 from Hughes Elec­ Pacific Pride Baking Company, also tronics in Fullerton. He has taught Adult wants students to understand how go­ Education in the LA Unified School District ing to school can improve ones life.

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• Certificates and praise were presented by the American Legion to Police, Fire, Maintenance Steamers Cafe Services, Community Services and the Mayor for their participation in the Veterans Day brings yoi parade and ceremony held at Hillcrest Park. Norby’s “19th Century Trolley Line” Or Flory’s “Efficient” People Mover? V e te ra n nay-sayers Wayne King and All of us are weaded to our cars; it woulwould be councilmember Norby had their innings at Tues­ extremely shortsighted of us to vote against this day night’s discussion of the 28 mile Irvine to proposal. If we don ’ t support this Centerline project, Fullerton “Centerline” light rail system proposed Orange County will die.” by the Orange County Transportation Authority. Councilmember Norby replied, saying that the "As soon as you hear him you know King, a member of the Orange County “Drivers proposed rail system is just a 19th century trolley you're hearing a class act.. for Highway Safety”, and Norby, who called it a line. The money should be spent to buy busses and Duff, Northern Lights, Orange County Register improve the bus system. Norby said that the $350 “19th Century trolley line” vehemently opposed ______NO LUNCH COVER the projected plan. He advocated that the city million needed for Centerline is a lot of money to abandon its efforts to keep their effort going in the dump into a “shuttle” system to Irvine. REDUCED LUNCH PRICES face of Santa Ana’s and Anaheim’s threat to pull Councilmember Dick Jones, in a homily about the S NEW MENU ITEMS out. In the end, the Council voted 4-1 (Norby No) rail system, said “I’m a spoiled brat. We’re going to to support the rail alignment proposed by OCTA. get this system in Fullerton and I want it at the same Pastrami Sandwich $4.99 At the request of councilmen Jones and Bankhead time Irvine gets their’s. We should threaten to table the Councilmembers voted also to support OCTA’s this matter to get OCTA to assure us that it will run Beef Dip Sandwich 4-99 proposed alignment and to “insist on” Fullerton ’ s the entire alignment.” inclusion in the very first phase of construction. Norby indicated that he failed to share Mayor All Deli Sandwiches 5.25 Mayor Jan Flory stated that she believed that the Flory’s confidence that the next election will sweep recent votes by Santa Ana and Anaheim to drop out of office all those opposed to Centerline system. Panini 5.99 out of the proposed rail system could be reversed. Flory responded, saying that Fullerton, on all of its “We’re looking at a transit system to serve 30-40 campuses, plays host to 45,000 students and the city 138 W. COMMONWEALTH IN FULLERTON has an obligation to provide a realistic commuting years, as an alternative to freeways that are in­ (1/2 Block West o f Harbor Blvd.) 7 i 4 . 8 7 i . 8 8 0 0 creasingly congested and inefficient. system. Community Services Commission Notes COPYCO MON - THUR 9AM - 6PM FRI. 9AM - 6PM Fullerton Community Center? Fullerton Sports Complex • If you don’t know where Fullerton Com­ • Reports on the Fullerton Sports Com­ 7 1 4 - 6 0 0 - 9 6 0 0 SAT. 10 AM - 4 PM SUN & HOLYDAY CLOSED munity Center is your not alone. Unlike neigh­ plex planned for Bastanchury Road involv­ 2 4 3 6 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton (+ S ta te College Blvd/next to avon) boring cities Fullerton doesn’t have one. Pres­ ing a land swap between Unocal Land & ently 45% of City offered community classes Development and the US Army Corps of are held in non-city facilities 35% of which are Engineers will not open until 2003 accord­ (•> COLOR COPIES 69C With lOO mim. letter size # 3 2 white located out of town. Possibilities of using ing to Unocal unless City opposition to the • BRING ALL COUPONS FOR COLOR COPIES school multi-purpose rooms has been found to delay convinces the Corps Engineers to be difficult because most are already totally advance their decision making process in © S/W COPIES 4C with 100 min. letter eize#20 white occupied and costs of $45 per hour charged the next few months. were too high for small contract class budgets © FLYER SPECIAL 2C with lOOO min. letter eize#20 white according to Community Services Director City Tree Plan Workshops Hunt and Manager Miranda. Ideas included • Community outreach workshops are © BUSINESS CARDS/ LETTERHEADS turning one of Fullerton’s existing vacant proposed for early 2000 to invite commu­ buildings (Orangefair?) into a Community nity participation in discussion and educa­ • FAX/ BINDING / LAMINATING / STATIONERY Center or the Hughes property as a possible tion about Fullerton’s proposed Master • PICK-UP & DELIVERY site for new construction. Street Tree Plan. Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room

Page 6 FULLERTON OBSERVER W interFest ’99 HOLIDAY 1999/2000 Winterfest, an ever Evolving celebration, FULLERTON brought out many families. Next year with, the new plaza in place it should be even more fun! Anyone with ideas A Playgrounds-on-the-Go game for next which is a cross between golf and year should pool is played by instructor and a contact the young passerby. Fullerton Chamber of Commerce at 871- 3100

Stage-One dancers representing several styles o f dance and age groups were a hit!

The “Public Service Band” & dancers entertained the Winterfest crowd with energy and talent.

Fullerton College Jazz Band were great. These two musicians pack up after the show.

Public Service Band Dad gives a lesson in history to his daughters at the Muckenthaler antique car exhibit Below: Home Town Gal, Elise Schmitt- Morgan displayed c T H e r n / her 22nd Century Pearls and Chinese Christmas & i f y * Robes for sale. She is only in town for a (I N e v o month, coming all * from ■ the way from China where she and her husband now live. Our favorite person A Fullerton BarberShop from the local Robert, Robert Jr., Erik, Adrian Sc Max Health Food Store enjoys the day. A Family of Barbers with 163 Years of Combined Experience! i rieuire Extend WhereAbouts hosted an Old Russian JA [Heart-felt Aluinkffou Puppet Show To All The Families Who Have Patronized Our Barbershop

319 North Euclid St • Fullerton (by Stater Bros new market) Fullerton Firefighters gave kids a chance to talk to Santa & a photo to remember the 5 2 5 - 5 4 3 9 occasion. Over 20firetrucks participated ... “Come in and let our family meet your fam ily” in the “Spark o f Love” firetruck caravan. Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room

HOLIDAY 1999/2000 NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 7 College Kwanzaa Celebration A bout 150 students and community members got together at Fullerton College Quad to celebrate the unique African American celebration that promotes traditional African and universal values of family, community, responsibility, commerce, and self-im­ provement. The celebration is neither political nor religious and does not replace any other holiday. It is simply a time of reaffirming culture and ancestors of African American people. Kwanzaa means “first fruits of the harvest” in the African language Kiswahili. Since its founding in 1966 by American Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has gained tremen­ dous acceptance and is observed by more than 13 million people worldwide. The official 7-day cel­ ebration takes place from December 26th to January 1st, based on the seven guiding principles Nguzo Saba. Bunmi Idowu, one of the participants in the days celebration was bom in the United States but lived in Yoruba, Nigeria until age sixteen when she returned to the US. She speaks fluent Yoruba and English and is a US citizen comfortable in both cultures. She opened the ceremony with a greeting in Kiswahili. She also dressed many of the participants in beautiful The table was set with bowls flowing colorful clothing of Nigeria. o f fruit and the traditional Kwanzaa candles were lit during the ceremony. This is The Seven Principles an annual event sponsored 1) Umoja- Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the by Fullerton College. If you family and the community, reflected in the African saying, “I am We,” would like more info call or “I am because We are.” 992-7587. 2) Kujuchagulia- Self Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community. Artist, Emigdio Vasquez brought 3) Ujima - Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our paintings o f three famous obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play African American’s, Malcom X, in the community, society, and world. Martin Luther King Jr. & 4) Ujamaa - Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective Fredrick Douglas. There was economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support. music by Fullerton College Jazz 5) Nia - Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and set members lots of food & fun. personal goals that are beneficial to the community. 6) Kuumba- Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build MAPLE SCHOOL Expansion Family Oriented New Year’s and maintain a strong and vibrant community. 7pm Dec 14 7) Imani - Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws Eve Party Downtown Dec 31 upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life Fullerton School District Board Meeting The old year will get a grand send-off Fridav December for human kind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our 1401 West Valencia Drive 31, when the City presents its 10th annual “First Night ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle. (714) 447-7400 Fullerton,” a celebration featuring live entertainment, children’s activities and a midnight fireworks show. Fes­ 8th Annual Fullerton tivities begin at 7pm and feature nearly 100 different events staged at more than 20 sites in the streets, side­ Las Posadas walks and buildings of our historic downtown. The Plaza 6:30 p.m. Friday has been promised to be ready in time for this event. Dec. 17 The “First Night” concept began in Boston in 1976 as a cap to the nation’s bicentennial. The goal was to broaden Valencia Community Center public appreciation of the visual and performing arts 301 W. Valencia Drive while offering an alternative to the traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations which focus on alcohol. There are more A tradition in many Latin American countries, than 100 cities throughout the US and Canada presenting Las Posadas is a pageant which depicts Mary and “First Night” programs. Fullerton was the first California Joseph’s search for a place to rest. The pageant city to offer the event, and is the only community in originated in Spain, and it is believed it was carried Orange, LA, Riverside and San Bernadino counties to to Latin America by priests who accompanied the present a “First Night” celebration this year. early Spanish explorers. Persons wishing to attend the celebration must purchase The Fullerton Posada will start in front of the a “First Night “ button on sale now by calling the Fullerton Valencia Community Center, where a group of Museum Center at 738-6545. Buttons are $12/adults and caroling children will lead the procession from the $8/children 12 & under. Buttons can also be purchased Center east to Highland Avenue. There, the pro­ (cash or checks only) at the entrances to the First Night cession will turn north to Truslow Avenue. The event grounds on December 31 beginning at 5pm. group will then turn west on Truslow and travel to the Fullerton Boys and Girls Club facility at 410 S. See the talented “G roupo F olklorico A tzla n ” Richman Ave., where participants will enjoy a perform traditional Mexican folk dances during “First reception with music and refreshments. Night Fullerton” New Year’s Eve Party downtown. The The public is welcome to join the procession. Contacts: Rosemary Castro Center Administra­ Fullerton dance group also performs at other functions. Call tor (714) 738-3146 or Sylvia Palmer Mudrick coordinator Marina Rangle at 736-9594for more info. Public Information Coordinator (714) 738-6317

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Page 8 FULLERTON OBSERVER NEWS HOLIDAY 1999/2000 And the winners are...... the students! Ellen Ballard

A few weeks ago, 49 teachers, representing 11 schools learned that their grant applications would be funded by the Fullerton School District Educational Foundation. The teachers then met to talk about their ideas and, most importantly, to get their money. Innovative ideas were rewarded by $18,255.61 from the Foundation. Since there’s a maximum gift of $500 for an individual teacher, many chose to work in teams. The entire staff at Beechwood got together to submit an idea to document the newly reopened school’s first year events and activi­ ties in a time capsule. That clever thinking got them with flowers and vegetables, $2000. This will be a collaborative effort of the students, complete with a picket fence. Teachers from Richman school listen as Sharon Quirk explains the educational parents, staff and community to preserve a period of time The price tag for this one is benefits o f an innovative Garden Project which involves Math ,Science, English in Beechwood’s history. What an experience all that will $1986.13. Sharon Quirk in­ and Life skills while beautifying the campus. be. Imagine that, students understanding the importance formed us that this project would of history. I foresee lots of planning, reading, writing and teach life skills, science, math, Janet Langford requested $192.80 to D ebbie Morris is a woman after my own heart. She thinking. social-science and would de­ have her second graders at Acacia have knows that cooking is the way to open lots of doors. Eleven teachers from kindergarten, first and fifth grades velop the students’ English vo­ a firsthand experience learning to write She says her second graders at Common wealth School at Richman School wanted their students to really get cabulary while beautifying the friendly letters. They will write to an­ will be motivated and enjoy reading and math much down to earth. They worked together on a grant that will campus. Wow! I definitely want other class of second graders from a more because of their learning experiences in the allow students to design a garden, which will be planted to watch this garden grow. school in Anaheim. Her idea is that kitchen. She knows that “children learn by doing” and writing letters is an important skill which because of that, literacy, reading and math will be­ will help them communicate news and come fun for them. That recipe won her a $267.36 keep in touch with friends. What? They grant. Computer Bits, Tips &Tricks can’t just pick up the phone or use E- Alan DeBernochi mail? I like your thinking, Janet. X h e fifth and sixth grade GATE class at Acacia will produce an all-school newspaper, which will include The viruses are As you can see, if an infected system Elizabeth Makino, a Special Day a variety of stories, art work and news articles written suddenly crashed come January 1st, the Class teacher from Woodcrest thought by students. Veronica Carder will teach them the coming user may automatically attribute the crash her students would benefit from digital skills necessary to “go to press.” This project could be to a Y2K problem and try to solve a cameras when they went into their first the training ground for future newspaper reporters “the viruses are problem that doesn’t exist. and third grade mainstream classrooms. and editors. Veronica was awarded $483.79. coming” The second latest virus is called She will coordinate this activity with MiniZip. As with most viruses, it is a fellow teachers, Daren Rechnitzer and I’ve highlighted just a few of the nineteen grants variant of other earlier viruses. Sort of a Leanna Pionke. They will use the cam­ awarded this year. If you want to see the complete list It had to happen. Just when you “new and improved version.” eras to help the Special Day students of teachers who were awarded grants, just check out think your practicing safe computing, The MiniZip virus also has the same understand concepts through pictures the school district website: www.fsd.kl2.ca.us and wouldn’t you know some propeller head traits as the “Mypcs.worm” above. It and accompanying words and text. Stu­ go to the Fullerton School District Foundation link. - tech weenie is out there working over­ propagates itself through e-mail and con­ dents will make their own books and do Our community should be proud of these teachers and time to infect computer systems around tinues to send copies of itself to indi­ projects which they would not be able to assured that many Fullerton students are in for an the world. viduals in your address book. It then complete without die camera. That team experience in learning, above and beyond the usual. It use to be that you could only contract proceeds to wipe out files on your hard was awarded $1063.79. Like I said, the students are the real winners. a computer virus through swapping floppy drive. disks with friends and acquaintances or The attachment for this e-mail virus is perhaps enemies and impractical jokers. “zipped_files.exe%o.” The body of the But now the delivery system du jour message reads something like, “I re­ amongst the depraved is the Internet. More ceived your email and I shall send you a Orange County’s Best Kept Secret! specifically E-Mail. It’s much more effi­ reply ASAP. Till then, take a look at the cient this way. attached Zipped docs.” Pacific Community Credit Union.... Psst, pass it on! There are two new “Worm Viruses” out Lastly it looks for any e-mail that you there making the guys at the anti-virus haven’t read yet and automatically re­ software companies likewise work over­ plies to them. It then infects the recipi­ time during the holiday season. ents system with the same virus and the One of them, which is called W32/ whole process starts over again. And so Mypics.worm, will pose as a Y2K prob­ on...and so on...and so on... lem on the computer and is distributed yadda...yadda...yadda - Insidious little like most viruses, through e-mail and it bugger. contains an attachment. Viruses seem to propagate fastest when An attachment is either a document, file people receive those “forwarded” jokes or possibly pictures that can be transmit­ and stories or the like from friends. ted or piggy-backed along with an e-mail Chances are, if you look at the long message. string of recipients on a forwarded mes­ This virus has no subject line, and the sage list, you will not recognize some or message reads “Here’s some pictures for most of those people. They may actually you.” When it’s first opened, it sends a be the source of this plague. You just copy of itself (the message) to all the never know. listings in the recipients address book. So what do you do to avoid all this ? As if that isn’t bad enough, it also Simple, don’t let your curiosity get the contains an executable attachment called best of you and don’t open strange e- Pics4You.exe which apparently causes mail and above all, don’t open any at­ the real damage. tachments even from friends unless you If you open it (double click it), come are absolutely positive about the content Save your money at the financial home you own...Everyone in January 1, 2000, according the experts, of the e-mail. the virus will erase or overwrite a portion Remember that if your friends or Orange County is eligible to join PCCU! of your hard drive which will cause the family’s computer system is infected loss of some data. 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HOLIDAY 1999/2000 NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 9 It Takes A Community To Beautify A School by Pam Keller Students, parents, teachers, girl scouts, community volun­ teers, local colleges, local businesses and even a few little babies...This long list goes to show that not only does it take a community to raise a child...It takes a community to beautify a school! Since the disappointing discovery that Richman School was a year “too young” to receive modern­ ization funds, students, staff and community members have been trying to think of ways to give the school a face lift of its own! The Fullerton Collaborative de­ cided to expend its efforts during their Fall Commu­ T h e morning of the event brought cloudy skies and drizzles! nity Involvement Nothing a warm jacket couldn’t help! Dave Gonzalez (commu­ Day... .Thus Richman’s Gar­ nity volunteer) arrived bright and early with a truckload of dening and Beautification compost and strong arms ready to prepare the soil for planting. Day was conceived. As the families started arriving, Vickie Wiles (YMCA) took Through the efforts of a them out for a clean-up tour of the campus. Each family variety of community mem­ collected a bag of trash. After clean-up duty each child went to bers, we were able to collect Anita Varela (community volunteer) and Karen Skoug (teacher) the supplies necessary to and painted a beautiful flower on the wall. Each family then plant two empty planters and proceeded over to Sharon Quirk who was collecting handprints, paint three murals! Prior to big and small, to enhance the mural being painted on the family the event, Kathryn England center. (community volunteer) and Next the families helped Joyce Fellows (teacher) and Matt Sharon Quirk (teacher) or­ (district gardener) dig holes, plant flowers and spread bark. ganized a group of volun­ Meanwhile, with directions from Candi Diedrich (City of Ful­ teers who did extensi ve prep lerton), Minard Duncan (beloved retired principal) and Colleen work for the murals. Townsend-Thomas (teacher) roamed the streets of the commu­ nity wiping out all the graffiti they could find! Big and small FOR THE BEST IN participated in all aspects of the Beautification Day. REAL ESTATE SERVICES Our goal is to build community pride and ownership of Richman School. Success towards this goal was evident when J & H MECHANICAL on Monday, the parents, students and teachers all gravitated towards the family center to re-visit their work and show all their friends how beautiful it looked!! • All Plumbing Our plans for the future include more gardening and murals at Richman School. A big thank you to our community for 4\° /o ^ * Hating Repairs becoming involved. Special thanks extended to Alexa Hale \ \ • Air Conditioning (OC Human Relations); Fullerton College Horticulture De­ partment; WalMart; Home Depot; Orchard Supply and Taqueria ___ a Q /c ______De Anda. • Furnace Tune-ups ...... S 2 9 ? 2 If you are interested in helping us with this on-going endeavor please call Pam Keller or Enilda Perez-Nieto in the Family includes New Thermostat Center at 447-7499 • A/C Tune-ups ...... $ 2 9 ? Call Carl Byers includes Up to 5lbs freon 714-449-7777 e-mail: [email protected] * 2 years parts & Labor * Fully Stocked Trucks Sellers need Byers * Lic#756226 call Carl / \ r i . _ _ _ f l i U 0 C p |

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Among the highlights of the show was the Single Handbalancing Act of Francois Barbeau

DRALION: Cirque du Soleil’s Latest Spectacle Cherie Lutz Pizarro Cirque du Soleil has always been an elegant and magical circus. Ten years ago, each show was a whimsical and colorful celebration of the strength and grace of its performers. Today’s Cirque still has strong and graceful performers, but their artistry is almost LocalArtist Profile: Emilio overshadowed by the gaudy pageantry that surrounds them. The whimsy has given way by Mary Yoon to heavy-handed comedy that gets old in a hurry, the colors have become garish, there are Choreographing and performing the role of “Spanish Dance” or “Spanish Chocolate” based acrobats whose gyrations at the back of the stage detract from the incredible performances on the concept of Land of the Sweets (Act II), in the upcoming performance of the Nouveau at the front, and there are entertainers in elaborate headdresses who dangle from the Chamber Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” is Emilio, dancer, choreographer, teacher, but first and ceiling and seem to add nothing at all. It’s all just too much. foremost an artist. This Orange County native considers all movement an art form. What Dralion is the latest version of Cirque du Soleil to visit Orange County; it opened on qualifies dance as dance to Emilio is its sincerity, the genuine emotion or even more primitive December 2nd at the Irvine Spectrum Center (tickets from $34-$55) and will run through human responses most of us tend to shy away from expressing. The absolute of being in the January 23rd. The show heralds a new creative team headed by long-time artistic director present, giving wholly of yourself as a unique individual. Gilles Ste-Croix and, as usual, has a multinational cast. Its performers hail from eight Emilio’s first recollected thought of dance came at the age of three. His cousin, Alma different countries and include a troupe of 35 Chinese acrobats. According to the director, Velasquez, a noted folklorico dancer, was considered the family eccentric, strong-willed, a Dralion pays homage to life and its four elements: air, water, fire and earth. Perhaps it is perfectionist. Her notes resonated with Emilio and, although he did not begin formally training this overly ambitious goal that makes Dralion seem more like a Las Vegas revue (as some in dance until high school, he began the form of vicarious learning, absorbing and becoming, past Cirque shows have become) than the elegant and magical circus it might have been. that is essential to most artists. “When my cousin was on stage - and in folklorico you are To be sure, Dralion has some acts that are so breathtaking it’s hard to decide which is usually part of a large group - she stood out like a sore thumb. She radiated, because she was the most amazing: the women in toe shoes who move delicately across lightbulbs, the really dancing, not just going through the motions, demonstrating technique.” She “captured tumblers who somersault while keeping 15-foot poles upright, the acrobats who (with the movement,” a quality which is all too rare in a dancer and the lack of which quickly spoils occasional miscues on opening night) dive through impossibly tiny hoops, the gymnasts a dance performance. with the teeterboard who vault atop each other, or the woman who balances on one hand Emilio is pleased and “honored” to be working with artistic director Lois Ellyn and credits while turning her body every which way. Certainly the crowd pleaser of the evening was her with giving him the space to be entirely and fully creative. “Lois trusts where others would the aerial pas de deux, in which a couple wrapped in a flowing blue cloth that was question. She understands movement and has an interesting way of describing movement. I try suspended from the ceiling, performed a beautifully athletic dance in the air. to absorb as much as I can.” This “Nutcracker” will be the debut of a more avant garde “Spanish Dralion is a spectacle in the truest sense of the word. It has a huge cast, iridescent Dance.” With partner Ana Luisa Johnson he is hopeful of defeating the flatness of Tchaikovsky ’ s costumes in every color, elaborate sets, pulsating music, big production numbers, score in regards to Flamenco inspired dancing, to this end Emilio listens over and over to the astonishing feats of strength and agility, the occasional touching moment, and - on score each day discovering images, with which to “ground” the dance. “This year’s version is opening night - a full house that roared its approval. Nonetheless, there were some of us more abstract, edgy. And more difficult.” Asked to relate the concept of the dance “Spanish in the crowd who walked out feeling nostalgic for the simpler Cirque of yore. Chocolate” to the confection, chocolate, Emilio quickly responds that food is an important part of Latino culture as evidenced in the book and film “Like Water for Chocolate.” Emilio’s ethereally beautiful partner understands his belief that no real dancer is interested in glory or hogging the stage, but that the movement and energy is a communal endeavor - inclusive of the audience. “Luisa, my partner, is very talented, supple, open. She has the quality of sincerity and I am fortunate to be working with her.” The partners share an understanding of Flamenco as a very raw art form about pure emotion, “not just castanets and polka dots.” Emilio’s other projects include work which will marry Flamenco to Japanese Tako drum­ ming and a Dadaist piece involving a poet, a violinist and dancers. He would someday like to have his own company and mount a full scale Flamenco style “Nutcracker” more natural, less ethereal. An honor student at Santa Ana College where he carries 26 units, Emilio is applying to Berkeley, where he hopes to major in International Business. He sees no problem continuing all his interests including his community volunteer work, and sees San Francisco as a good future base. Meanwhile he also continues to coach other dancers and teach, stressing always, that “every movement has its own space. People rush, they hurry to complete a movement. I teach efficiency.” It is his personal charge to encourage as he was encouraged by his parents whom cbRisTJCDAs e v e serv ices he describes as his largest source of inspiration, “the most dignified peoplelknow.” He credits their enormous sense of personal style as an additional source of inspiration. a t “The Nutcracker” amodem passion play of sorts, demands months of rehearsals, mountains of costumes, technical preparation, publicity and public relations. But in the midst of the tulle First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton and the tuning and the tumult, quiet moments of pure artistry take place, often unheralded, often unseen, but always intense. Nouveau Chamber Ballet will stage four performances of “The DECEMBER 24 Nutcracker” at Fullerton College Campus Theatre. Fri 8pm Dec 17 • Sat 2pm & 8pm Dec 18 • Sun 2pm Dec 19. Tickets (714) 871-8101 Family Service - 4:30 pm All children are invited to act out the Christmas Story as a narra­ tor sets the scene. 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HOLIDAY 1999/2001 Jullerton Observer Community Calendar FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 11 MERVYN SELDON a t b r e w e r y a n n e x : 650A South Avenue 21, LA (323) 276-9320: Gallery hours - Wed-Sun 12 to 4pm -Thru December 29

The new series of acrylic paintings by Mervyn Seldon are elegantly silent depictions of scenes in the homes of her close friends and family. A poignant reminder of life on the single side they tenderly describe an ambiance by way of the accouterments of the individuals who inhabit these abodes but who are more often than not absent. Ms. Seldon clearly expresses af­ fection for her subjects in her ren­ derings of theirpossessions. Cheer­ ful colors, bright settings and clean lines in reductive contexts endow carefully selected objects with spe­ cific meanings. Even as a loveli­ ness pervades the scene volumi­ nous amounts of information is conveyed about the proprietor. Psy­ chologist Carl Jung once noted, “In the language of dreams the home is but a symbol of ourselves.” This dictum is amply demonstrated in Seldon’s remarkably reflexive concepts. Theophilius Nii Anum Sowah poses next to his wood, bondo, oil paint A recent graduate of Cal State sculpture entitled “Wood Duck” (Aix Spomsa, 1996). Fullerton (MFA drawing/painting) she previously received a political science degree, a M.A. from Co­ MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER lumbia U. Her BA is from the University of Chicago in French Literature and Art History. - Norma CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART Jean Squires In a series of shows including Paintings, sculpture, music, dance, workshops and lectures the Muckenthaler Cultural Center presents “Four from Sub-Saharan Africa” featuring art from the Collection of Diane and Ernie Wolfe III of four contemporary artists : Isaac Azey/ NANCY KAY Ghana, Benezate/Ghana, Joseph Bertiers/Kenya and Theophilius Nii Anum Sowah/Ghana. Paintings in the show reflect political and social atLAARTCORE: aspects of world cul- Union Center for the Arts, Directions to Fullerton’s ture. The show con­ 120 Judge John Aiso St, LA Muckenthaler Cultural Center tinues through Feb­ 1201 W. Malvern Ave • 738-6595 ruary 20th 2000 with (213) 617-3274 changing exhibits of Gallery hours; 12-5pm Wed- * Map is not contemporary Afri­ Sun; Thurs,Fri,Sat 12-8pm to scale can sculpture, paint­ Free ing and related mu­ Nancy Kay, bom in La Jolla received Public sic, dance, lectures her MFA in ’73 from the Villa Parking and workshops. Schifanoia Graduate School of Fine It is not often that Arts in Florence, Italy. She began ex­ Fullertonians have hibiting in Zurich, Switzerland in the the opportunity to see gallery of the late Suzanne Bollag. She continues to travel and exhibit. Also an the work of contem­ porary artists living accomplished concert harpist, Kay in­ u r;l V l ?L corporates musical elements in her on the other side of sculpture and painting. Over many years the world. Don’t CHAPMAN AVE developing her constructivist painting Downtown miss it! OpenrTues- she performs magical feats with acryl­ Fullerton Fri 10am-4pm; Sat- ics on very large panels. COMMONWEALTH AVE Sun Noon-4pm Kandinskyesque, confetti-like units in (1201 W. Malvern primary colors frolic on a white ground Ave. Fullerton; 738- and mingle with linear geometries. Her 91 FWY 6340/738-6595) work is in numerous prestigious public and private collections. BREA CITY GALLERY Call HAPPY NEW YEAR! E S T 1971 \ For Local Art Angelo’s Vinci’s Made In California Juried STOP! The end is near... Exhibition & Sale at the Ristorante City of Brea Gallery is Presents Our and First Night Fullerton has everything you re looking for scheduled for March 25- in a safe and fun New Year's Eve bash!! May 12,2000. Entry dead­ New Year’s Eve E x tr a v a g a n z a line is February 4, 2000. The City of Brea’s 15th C * 7 p.m. - midnight annual open competition IXX

Fullerton’s Nouveau Chamber Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” at Fullerton College Theater The Nouveau Chamber Ballet Company will perform “The Nut­ cracker,” a traditional holiday favorite. This performance marks the 8th season for Lois Ellyn, artistic director at Fullerton College Campus Theatre. Performance dates are December 17, 18, 19 •ALTERNATIVE REPERTORY Evening shows are at 6pm Friday and 8pm Saturday. Matinee THEATER; 125 N. Broadway Santa Ana; performances are at 2pm Saturday and Sunday.. (714) 836-7929; SIX RANDOM WOMEN Featured prominently will be Mr. Sean Kelly principal dancer and and THE VOICE OF A MAN; Women com­ ballet master of the Houston Ballet appearing as The Cavalier. Mr. peting in Miss USA beauty pageant explore the Kelly is an extremely versatile performer, having danced leading connection between beauty, purity, sex and exploitation. roles in most of the company’s full length classical ballets including The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Giselle, Cinderella, La Fille mal •BREA GALLERY - 1 Civic Center Circle gardee, Don Quizote and many more. Mr. Kelly has performed as a Brea (714)990-7730; 79TH ANNUAL NA­ guest artist both in the US and abroad. Mr. Richard Rintoul will TIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT; Over conduct the Cal State University Long Beach Orchestra for the first 100 watercolors by artists from around the time with this ballet company. He is also the director of Orchestra de country. - thru Dec 19 Camera, from the Colburn School in LA. Local dancer Anne Yoon •CAL STATE: * Grand Central Art Cen- will dance the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy. There will be a special ter(714) 278-2434; 125 N Broadway Santa Sugar Plum Fairy Party with cast, refreshments and photos with the Ana, THE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS cast for children following the Saturday matinee. 1999-2000 Traveling exibit.. -thru Dec 18 Guest Artist Sean Kelly at “the Cavalier’ For tickets ($12/$15) call 871-8101 •CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - Irvine Spectrum Center, 4 Fortune Dr (800) 678-5440 - Dec 2- •OC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - (714) 662-2345 Jan 16, 2000 * DRALION - Avant-garde cir­ •STAGES THEATER: 525-4484; 400 E. Common­ Segerstrom Hall - “TIS THE SEASON” Pacific Syphony Orches­ wealth Ave. ‘tickets $12/$10 • Fri-Sat 8pm/ Sun. 6pm cus features 54 artists from eight countries. tra, Pacific Chorale Children’s Chorus - 6pm Sunday Dec 19 • “A FIST FULL OF CHRISTMAS” an outragously funny holiday tale (Even Santa can have a bad day) by Todd •MUSEUM CENTER: * 301 N. Pomona Langwell; directed by Brian Kojac -thru Dec 19 Fullerton (714) 738-6545; ART OF THE MANDALA; featuring contemporary work of •: THEATRE WHEREABOUTS: 871-1517; 112 E. Cherokee artist Sara Bates, (see previous page) Amerige Fullerton • “1st Saturday” PUPPET SHOWS - On the first Saturday of every month the Theatre hosts Guest •LIBERIA MARTINEZ: (714)973-7900; Puppeteers to perform their shows at 1:30 and 3pm. Tickets are 1110 N Main St, Santa Ana; Bookstore & $5/children - $7/adults. (1 adult free w/5 children) • Jan 8,2000 Gallery features exhibit of paintings by Emigdio Vasquez, Lalo Garcia, Emilia Garcia, Esperanza “ILLUSIONS by LOIS” features Lois Harmeyers Puppet Marinez and new soon-to-be-discovered art­ Magic Show. ists. •PLUMMER AUDITORIUM - $20/$25 Tickets 278- 3371:201E. Chapman Ave: PAIR Celebrity Series presents •MUSEUM of LATIN AMERICAN “RIDERS IN THE SKY” America’s singing cowboys in a ART- (562)437-1689; 628 Alamitos Ave Christmas spectacular at 3pm Dec. 19. The lifelong Nashville Long Beach $3/$5; • VISUAL VOICES of Riders are on a constant crusade to preserve western music. The MEXICO : Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, group has logged over two million miles on the road, and per­ rufino Tamayo, David Siqueiros, Raul formed over 4000 shows since 1977. The two hour show presents Anguiano and others -thru Feb 6-TALVERA music and comedy. NUEVA:selections from the ceramic collec­ tion of Uriate, Mexico; More than 35 contem­ porary ceramics and 8 traditional historic Talaveraware pieces, thru March 7 •MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER: 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fuller­ ton (714)738-6595: FOUR from SUB-SA­ HARAN AFRICA: Contemporary paintings and sculpture of artists from Kenya and Ghana.- thru Feb with various exhibit changes & re­ •RHYTHMS of LIFE - “Reject Factery” Fetlowshiip lated events. Hall, 1st United Methodist Church, 114 N. Pomona Ave: 870-8132 • 5pm - Dec 19; Original performance reflecting •NOUVEAU CHAMBER BALLET: human history & life today through drums, song and move­ Nouveau Chamber Ballet and Artistic Direc­ ment. Free show & refreshments - donations welcome. tor, Lois Ellyn, present “’’The NUT­ CRACKER” December 17, 18, 19th with • SO. COAST REPERTORY Tickets $18-$47/ (714)708- the California State University Orchestra un­ 5555; 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa • Mainstage A der the direction of Conductor Richard Rintoul. CHRISTMAS CAROL:20th anniversary take on the classic Performances will be held at Fullerton story adapted by Jerry Patch. - thru Dec 26 • College’s Campus Theatre, 321 E. Chapman Second Stage: Dec 10-26 “LA POSADA MAGICA” by Ave. The Ballet is pleased to have Mr. Sean Octavio Solis, music by Marcos Loya, directed by George % Kelly, principle dancer and ballet master of Galvan. A make-shift procession commemorating Joseph & Houston Ballet appearing as “The Cavalier.” Mary’s search for lodging brings a young girl back into her CHIN TING Also appearing as guest artists are Mr. Joseph family and the Christmas spirit. Gutierrez and Mr. Chil Han. Nouveau Cham­ CHINESE POT OF GOLD ber Ballet’s Anne Yoon will perform the roles Specializing in Szechwan Cuisine of “The Sugar Plum Fairy” and “The Snow m Queen.” • SUGAR PLUM FAIRY PARTY: Winner of 1985 Immediately following the matinee perfor­ Restaurant Writers Silver Award mances, the Ballet will host “The Sugar Plum II Ghiotto Ristorante Fairy Party” for children. Refreshments will be served and photos with the cast will be Fine Italian Cuisine •COCKTAILS •CATERING taken onstage. Tickets are limited and are $5 each. Tickets for the Ballet are $12/$ 15 and 136 E. Commonwealth Ave. •FOOD TO GO are available by calling the college box office Fullerton • BANQUET FACILITIES at 871-8101. More info on the show or per­ (1/2 blk. E ast o f Harbor Blvd.) formers call Nouveau Chamber Ballet at 526- tel(714)447-0775fax.(714/447-0644 3862 • OPENING NIGHT CHAMPAGNE WE DELIVER TO YOUR HOME RECEPTION: Friends of the Nouveau Cham­ Reservations recommended ($2 charge for orders under $ 15) ber Ballet will present the 2nd Annual “Snow Dinner Nightly-Lunch Mon - Fri and Bubbles” fundrasier following the De­ Full Bar-Great wine selection cember 17th opening night performance. REGULAR HOURS Champagne, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served at the elegantly decorated home of LUNCH Mr and Mrs. Quick of Fullerton. Entertain­ $8.95 Early Diner Special Monday thru Friday 11:30 - 2:30 ment will be provided by “Quartet to Bruschetta appetizer-freshfy baked DINNER Capricioso.” Tickets are $45 per person and Italian and Foccaccia breads-Dtnner include VIP seating for the “Nutcracker” per­ Monday - Thursday 5-9pm, Friday 5-10pm formance earlier at 8pm that evening and salad-Choose from 5 entrees-Spumoni reception at 10pm. Please call 526-3862 for ice cream-Wine,coffee,tea or soda tickets and information. Valid Mon-Fri 5pm -6pm 1939 Sunnycrest Drive, Fullerton 738-1977 Kb % Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room fullerton Observer Community Calendar FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 13 Fullerton Rotary Club Presents “A Tribute To Frank Sinatra, H its I f Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr.” and 8:00 PM SATURDAY JANUARY 29 Fullerton Rotary Club will hold it’s Tickets are $35/Orchestra and 10th Annual Charity Fund-raiser Con­ $25/Balcony and may be Misses fj\ purchased at Fullerton Civic cert. The production will be held at Plummer Auditorium. Showtime is Light Opera, 218 W. Common­ By Joyce Mason / * \ wealth or by calling A Reputation for 8pm. Vocalist, Nick De Gidio, will (714) 879-1732 open the show with songs that made Superb French Cuisine Liberty Heights: Two Hits Frank Sinatra famous. Nick has a voice, smooth, rich and a look that fits Sinatra’s and Wine Cellar Using territory made familiar in two pre­ image. The evening will include Russ Winner of numerous vious films— “Diner” and Tin Men”— Loniello performing as Dean Martin writer/director Barry Levinson has once and Louis Velez portraying Sammy prestigious Awards for again drawn from the Baltimore of his Davis Jr. Accompanying the vocalists outstanding cuisine. youth. But “Liberty Heights” is more per­ will be Pat Rizzo and his 12-piece big sonal and evocative than either of its prede­ band. Paul Desmond will provide stand- cessors. up comedy during the show with his Romantic dining in Adapting the technique of the “Taste of Funny.” an elegant setting. “Funds raised by the event will bildungsroman, or coming-of-age narra­ Located in famous tive, Levinson focuses on Ben Kurtzman be donated to the YMCA of North Or­ and his older brother, Van, who live with ange County, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Villa del Sol their parents and grandmother in a Jewish Fullerton, the YWCA and St. Jude neighborhood, but the barriers to integra­ Medical Center’s Outreach Services for For Reservations call tion are beginning to collapse. A sign at the Children. Each is a community organi­ local swim club excluding “Jews, Dogs, zation that provides help to youth and (714) 525-5682 and Colored” is torn down by the film’s the needy” says Fullerton Rotary Club 305 N. Harbor Blvd. (at Wilshire) President Leroy Fulton. end. Fullerton, CA Schools have already been desegregated, (4 miles North o f Disneyland) and Ben notices with admiration and fasci­ nation the comely, well-dressed Sylvia, the Nouveau Chamber Ballet only black student in his homeroom. Daugh­ ter of a successful surgeon, Sylvia lives in “The Nutcracker” a wealthy suburb with parents who are just as disturbed by her friendship with a white HAPPY NEW YEAR! boy as the Kurtzmans are about Ben’s inter­ est in Sylvia. But the two manage a clandes­ tine relationship which has an innocence fo r a Healthy and sweetness that makes us root for them ? Alternative to to elude their parents. More subtle cultural barriers are crossed conventional as Van attends a Halloween party in a Dining <£ wealthy gentile neighborhood and falls for a blonde beauty, whom he pursues even Snacking: though she is dating someone from her own social milieu. The racial interchanges are OAJVCH • D9/JMER treated with humor and candor, even when '*vC world to the escapades of Ben and the Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic adventures of Van, as if the film had three Society’s Production of A protagonists. Balancing this three-way fo­ CHRISTMAS CAROL Their pre­ cus, the director has frequently carried the sentation of Charles Dicken’s fa­ sound from one scene onto the next creat­ mous play is an occurrence to be­ ' NAKED PASTA ing a thread of continuity among the boys’ hold. No Farndale evening would worlds and their father’s. This technique is be complete, of course, without Comer of N. Harbor & Chapman especially effective in a scene in which Ben those wayward touches of spar­ kling ingenuity for which this dra­ ( the old Fox Theater comer) is attending a James Brown concert in an (714) all-black downtown theater and the exhila­ matic society is so justly famed. As rating music spills over to the all-white the director, Mrs. Reece engineers Take out Orders too! some novel audience participation 992-4088 neighborhood where Van is attending an Offer valid w/ this ad only - Not valid w/ other discounts ice-skating party. while bravely contending with an Adding to the rich texture of this multi­ intrusive stage manager and PA ethnic movie is the lack of stereotypes in its system. She has a riotous group of characters. Even Little Melvin, flawlessly enthusiastic, if inept, actors and •LUNCH portrayed by Orlando Jones, provides a technical aids assisting (?) her in villain to the plot but does so with humor this hilarious production. The pro­ ll:30am-2:00pm and a sly code of street ethics. Jones brings duction is under the direction of to his role an energy and brashness that ensemble Artistic Director Wade cafe •TAPAS makes his scenes riveting. Williamson of Fullerton. Till Dec 18 • •••••••••••••••••• 5:00pm-7:00pm With a soundtrack from the fifties and • Free Christmas Tree Recycle some fine old Cadillacs, “Liberty Heights” IDALGO evokes mid-century America. And . - Remove all tinsel, @ the Villa del Sol Levinson succeeds in creating a nostalgia • decorations & stand - trees • DINNER for this era even while he remains faithful • taller than 6’ cut in half - 5:30pm-10:00pm to its flaws. • Place with regular trash on (714) 447-3202 • normal collection day from • Dec 27 through Jan 7 • MG Disposal 871-1434 305 N. Harbor at the comer of Wilshire in Downtown Fullerton ••••••••••••••••••a Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room Page 14 FULLERTON OBSERVER Dec 31 • JVew years eve entertainment

A VARIETY SoundVision: Highly spirited PERFORMERS f I r s t I contemporary pop and gospel. (7:15pm/8:30pm/10:15pm B aptist) © Bubblologist: Watch a profes­ NIGHT sional bubblologist create the larg­ Blue Jewels: High energy est, most amazing and fun bubbles 2 0 0 0 upbeat blues (7:30pm/9pm/ you’ll ever see! Mainstage & roam­ FULLERTON. 10:30pm S. Pomona Pavilion) ing performances throughout night. f | Trip the Spring: Celtic Folk nspired contemporary, 60’s psy­ chedelic and modem alternative 7 rock music. (7:45pm/9pm/ 10:30pm Whiting Pavilion)

© El Mariachi Zacatecas: The best 5-piece group around. This local Fullerton group plays tra­ 7pm to 11pm ditional tunes that will have you dancing! Mainstage& roaming • Karoke: Your chance to be performances throughout night. a star, while you sing to your favorite karoke song! © Groupo Folklorico Azlan: ►Face Painting: Get your face The 8-member professional painted with bright colors young Fullerton dance troop per­ and designs. forms the folk dances of Mexico • Chalk Art: Creativity is wel­ © Thomas Wood: What goes up, in beautiful traditional costumes. comed here, as children de­ must come down! Watch this Mainstage & roaming perfor­ sign their own masterpiece! amazing juggler manipulate balls, mances throughout night. • Castle Bounce House: En­ torches, knives, clubs, fire and ter the castle of fun - better John Henderson’s Big Band: Sixteen- more! Mainstage & roaming per­ © Sam Sporazzio: In tribute to than bouncing on your bed! member orchestra band has been together formances throughout night. old blue eyes, Fullerton resident for twelve years. Groove to the Big Band • Carnival Rides: Bounce, Sam Sporazzio will have you Beat! (7:15pm/8:45pm/ 10:30pm 1st Chris­ swing, slide and ride the ©a Fortune Teller: La-Trisha will reminiscing of your rat pack days tian) Ferris wheel till 11:30pm. tell you what your future holds as as he sings some of your favor­ ► Petting Zoo: Make friends told in the palm of your ite Sinatra songs. Mainstage & (^M ark of Zorro: Dance the night away to with baby rabbits, goat, hand.Mainstage & roaming per­ roaming performances through­ fifties rock’ n roll, swing and more! (7:30pm/ sheep, pigs and more play­ formances throughout night. out night. 11pm. 9pm/ 10:30pm at N. Pomona Pavillion) ful cuddly critters till © “Mr. Fun” Balloon Artist: Just ask and he will create a & balloon masterpiece just for D o w n t o w n Happu New Hear Celebration you! Mainstage & roaming performances throughout Midnight Fireworks Show! cT lrlt73k8e-tI5 4 5 night. ^ ^ ‘‘Bouncin’ Dan the CHAPMAN Paddleball Man”: Wacky tricks using four paddleballs FREE at once! (7:30pm/ 8:30pm/ PARKING 9:45pm/ 10:45pm Museum STRUCTURE Auditorium) j Whiling I I Pavillion | Entrance I Bubble O.C. ‘n o r t h POMONA Court TICKET BOOTH 2000 Canopy

N. Pomona Pavillion F irst® WILSHIRE Christian Church TICKET BOOTH Museum Fullerton I Food Auditorium Museum Center WILSHIRE I Entrance I WILSHIRE (Telephone Food Mndy Layne - Baptist Kids S« Pomona “The Ultimate Hypnotist”: FREE Church Lot Pavillion Arrive early to get your seat PARKING ■ SOUTH POMONA for a wild demonstration I Entrance | TICKET BOOTH of the wonders of hypnotism. AMERIGE (7:15pm/8:45pm/10:30pm M B IH H i Methodist) P1- FREE G 14 FREE © © © PARKING y 1 Methodist O Diagrams of the Cosmos: ■ PARKING "55 ■ Church 2 Multicultural exhibit ex­ | Taxi Cab Location | plores religious, historical and contemporary artistic ex­ COMMONWEALTH pressions of mandalas world­ AMTRAKOCTA wide. FREE i ! FREE Fullerton PARKING PARKING Transportation Spectacular Center STRUCTURE fireworks SANTA FE Jinale TRAIN STATION Midnight at the New plaza! Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room

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G r e a t G i f t s D o w n t o w n F u l l e r t o n

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H O J 0 1furniture & Decor gift Certificates Make Terrific from Around Presents Too! the World j GIFT GUIDE oi THE ULTIMATE GIFT Aromatherapy Can i imited Holiday E d itio n • WIndChimes < • Statues/Garden Art w • Iron Accessories • World Import Accessories

(714) 8 7 1 -6 5 3 1 122 North Harbor Boulevard at Amerige in Historic £ Downtown Fullerton V j f w z RON’S OPEN BIRKENSTOCK Mon - Fri >* Natural Footwear of Orange County 10am-8pm Pm Harbor Boulevard @Commonwealth Southeast Corner-Suite B Pn • Saturday 100 S. Harbor Blvd • Fullerton ^Jhe Enchanted (714) 871-3338 / 871-FEET C lo se t 10am-6pm < • Sunday S 12am-5pm 0wner B arbara O^untz VINTAGE out of vogue, MODERN 106 West Wiishire Avenue • Fullerton, California 92832 -(714)871-3244 m * 1940's I FURNITURE CLOTHING 1950's 1960's

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club) goes right to the edge and some would say over the edge, of both the state and In Response Fullerton’s code regulating publications in the right of way. Fullerton’s code actually allows so called to the Perez Letter “ adult material” in these locations, as long by Terry I. Saenz as the cover does not show nudity and passes the state“Harmful Matter” bar. The Mr. Perez’s letter (published in December 1 issue of Observer) State defines “Harmful Matter” as, “Any points to issues of concern for all individuals in this multicultural society. matter taken as a whole when to the aver­ First, when are individuals’ remarks off-the-record or private? Second, age person applying statewide standards, when is it appropriate to address other cultural groups’ differences with appeals to purient interest and in which derogatory humor? Mr. Perez confronted a situation all too common in matter taken as a whole depicts or describes this society. Many, if not most, individuals know that it is inappropriate in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct to make derogatory remarks about individuals of other cultures when they and when taken as a whole lacks serious are present or when the speaker is in a professional capacity. Some, literary, artistic, political or scientific value.” however, find it acceptable to make pointed jokes about other cultures’ What are we waiting for? characteristics with friends in an informal situation, such as a bar. Sources say that this company has been Harmful Matter? very difficult to deal with and if Fullerton Nevertheless, as Mr. Perez’s letter illustrates, individuals run the risk of The Post Office is a public institution in our community. offending others whenever they make negative comments about other were to attempt to place restrictions on Anyone walking by the Post Office on Commonwealth may have cultures, regardless of the situation or the individuals present. People of what is distributed the company would slap noticed the questionable line-up of publcations being offered many cultures are offended by culturally insensitive remarks directed a lawsuit on the city. I think we citizens of right next to the daily newspapers. There may be places where toward any cultural or racial group; in addition, many individuals’ cultural the city could get together and make a such material is considered appropriate such as a liqour store or heritage cannot be determined by their appearance or surname. difference by refusing to buy any paper in some other “adult” area, but where is the sense of offering them Professor William Gudykunst, of California State any public right of way until the distributor in open containers, at child level and in front of our Historic Post University, Fullerton, suggests that individuals takes notice. Money talks. Office? Who’s idea was that? are often uncomfortable among “strangers”, or I think citizens could force this distributor People of Members of the Police Department’s Retired Senior Volunteer people who differ from them in race, ethnicity, to keep these publications out of the public Patrol are now assisting Code Enforcement with ne wsrack permit many cultures culture, national origin, gender, age, appearance, right of way. I feel they cheapen our town enforcement. They are conducting site inspections to ensure that religion, dialect, language, political views, or sexual and I am worried about them being so easily are offended all newsracks placed in the public right-of-way have current orientation. Whether or not they have regular con­ available to children. I’ve never seen any­ permits. For the past two years the only City licenced distributor by insensitive tact with “strangers,” individuals may feel un­ one buy these things. I suspect they are for publications located in public right of way racks has been J’s remarks comfortable and may not be sure of how to act being used as place holders while the dis­ Distributing out of Whittier. This outfit armed with attorney appropriately with them. People also often develop tributor waits for a paying customer to take directed Roger Diamond (the same who represented the La Habra strip biases or preconceptions toward “strangers’ at an the slot. - SK toward any early age based on their own limited or adversarial cultural or experiences and the stereotypes of family and friends. These stereotypes, biases, and preconcep­ racial group; tions are often expressed in derogatory humor. As in addition, individuals mature, they may learn that such re­ marks are inappropriate in the workplace or on many other formal occasions. However, informal inter­ individuals’ actions with friends or people assumed to be of the same culture may be perceived as “safe” occasions DUMP USED cultural to share their biases. Nevertheless, as Mr. Perez’ heritage case shows, there are few, if any, safe occasions to use derogatory humor. In most cases, the of­ cannot be fended individual shares it privately with friends determined by and family. The difference between Mr. Perez’ OIL A N D WE ALL case and others is that Mr. Perez chose to make the their incident public. appearance or What can individuals do to avoid using disre­ spectful speech? The first step to take is to treat all surname. individuals with respect at all times. That entails GET SC that one should never say derogatory remarks about individuals’ cultures or other characteristics. To treat another person with respect and courtesy does not mean that one must agree with the other person’s values or behavior. However, it does mean that their assumed characteristics should never be ridiculed, not even jokingly. Parents have a particular responsibility to try to model respectful behavior for their children and to speak of other cultures and races in a positive way. Children pay close attention to their parents’ behavior and often adopt their parents’ attitudes toward individuals of other cultures. The second step to take follows directly from the first. Whenever one hears other people making derogatory remarks or using negative humor, it may be appropriate to indicate disagreement with that point of view. In some cases, silence and a slight frown may be enough to effectively indicate disapproval. On other occasions, it may mean quietly but pointedly leaving the room or briefly but politely disagreeing with the speaker’s point of view. However, responding with other cultural or racial insults is never appropriate; it only escalates the situation and does not show the speaker the inappropriateness of his or her remarks. Most of the time, the above measures may be more than sufficient to address the issue of derogatory remarks. In Mr. Perez’ case, however, one of the speakers was insulting his own patrons and there was an entire string of derogatory comments, not merely one unintentional slip of the tongue. While Mr. Perez’ reaction may have been a strong one, the circum­ stances of the derogatory remarks were extreme as well. What should happen when individuals say something offensive about another culture and offend someone? When that occurs, the best solution is to immediately and sincerely apologize. People often make the mistake of saying, “ I didn’t mean it,” or “I was just joking,” and assume that is apology enough. It is not; the offender is still responsible for his or her negative remarks. The offended individual needs to know that the offender is genuinely contrite and not merely excusing his or her disrespectful behavior. Sometimes a verbal apology is enough; sometimes only a letter will do. At the same time, it is also a good idea for a business or a professional to offer some sort of appropriate service without charge or other restitution. Last but not least, the offender should take special care to treat individuals of different cultural groups with courtesy and respect in the future and never make such derogatory comments again. If possible, Dumping used motor oil pollutes our environment and poses a serious public reading books about diversity or going to workshops may help an individual health risk. If you change your own oil, dispose of your used oil safely by increase his or her sensitivity to people of different cultures. In summary, the restaurant incident was unquestionably uncom­ recycling it at one of the convenient collection ©enters in Fullerton, including fortable for all involved; however, it offers readers some valuable lessons. First, it is a reminder that cultural sensitivity should not be reserved for the most auto parts stores and service stations. For the location of the center workplace or formal occasions; people should strive to be respectful of and nearest you, call the City’s recycling hotline at (714) 871-40IL. Because while sensitive to others at all times. Second, it also exemplifies the high price that individuals can pay for making derogatory remarks. In increasingly diverse changing your own oil saves you a little money, recycling it saves a lot more. Southern California, cultural sensitivity will only continue to increase in importance, and the individual who treats individuals of all races and cultures respectfully will be in high demand-as a professional, business owner, and friend. C714) 8 71 — 4 01L Author, Cal State Professor Terry Saenz specializes in RECYCLE communicative disorders, especially child language disorders and USED OIL multilingual/multicultural communicative disorders. A message from the City of Fullerton and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room

HOLIDAY 1999/2000 NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 17 DOWNTOWN OPPORTUNITY merchandise and eating and drinking places. In these continued from Frontpage categories, apparently, Fullerton is not even close to generating all it could with a concerted approach. And this G etting back to the main subject —the business area, is what Chalupsky is pointing to for his current successes. Chalupsky said he would like to see fewer antique shops Good times just make it easier to achieve. in [the downtown] mix.; he thought the city pretty heavy “But of course, with the good economic times we are in that category. currently enjoying, landlords are raising rents. It’s natural, The September “1999 Survey of Buying Power”, a we expect it, and it’s a fact of life,” Chalupsky said. But standard reference for analyzing retail sales by category he did express a desire for more “name brands” like within metropolitan, county and city areas, reveal signifi­ Starbucks or Pottery Bam in the mix. cant variations for Fullerton when, for example the latter Chalupsky smiled broadly when is compared with the city of Orange, a comparably sized he took up the subject of the newly city. “We are minted Fullerton Downtown Plaza, Briefly, the figures reveal that Fullerton’s current now nearing completion of con­ population of 125,000 is only 2.4% below that of the city trying to struction. “It gives the downtown of Orange (sales by age group do not vary significantly). area a real “sense of place” and it While Fullerton’s total annual retail sales of $1.4 billion be vision­ will increasingly be the “family vary from Orange’s total of $1.7 billion, analysis by sales room of the community,” he said. category show Fullerton significantly lagging in sales of ary in onr The smile disappeared when he general merchandise, furniture and furnishings and th in k­ turned to the subject of west and automotive categories. southwest Fullerton. “I am con­ The Survey of Buying Power publication also shows ing.. ” cerned about it, we have no real that Fullerton lags behind Orange significantly in sales to strategy for the area yet,” he said. customers with an effective annual buying income of Chalupsky views Fullerton’s city $50,000 and higher. Fullerton’s “effective household buy­ parks and trails as real assets, ing income lags Orange’s by 10 percent. As such, it mentioning Hillcrest and Indepen­ sons), conversion of the old Allen Hotel. So much has happened represents a target to be appealed to by Fullerton dence parks. With the coming abandonment of the old in a few years, it’s like the city was given a large watermelon to merchants. Fullerton is a “middle of the road” city, not Union Pacific right of way, through the northwest part of swallow, and it did it.” given to dramatic changes in direction; its challenge is town, we can do more in parks up there, Chalupsky said. (Others in the community have despaired at times of ever moving to use that appeal to capture more sales. “Weare trying to be visionary in our thinking: newtrails, the city toward real affordable housing, not “first time homebuyer Chalupsky therefore could be correct that the downtown new ways to treat the Hunt properties and the Basque stuff.) business area could generate significantly increased sales Yards connections. Chalupsky expressed some reservations about moving the city if properly developed. The Survey figures certainly point His most expansive smile came with the subject of rapidly in new directions. “Some time ago we had a study of our to weak areas in Fullerton sales by category. With affordable housing, where he termed the city visionary, downtown area by students from Cal Poly Pomona. We found out Fullerton’s median household effective buying income at forward looking in its provision for the future. We have that Fullerton likes to think of itself as poor and unpretentious. In $41,172 annually, Orange at $45,908, does a much better much to crow about —the Home Buyer program, the Fullerton redevelopment should look nice but carry J.C. Penney job of generating sales, particuarly in furniture, general Klimple Manor, the new SRO (hotel for working per- prices,” he said. AVAILABLE DOWNTOWN FULLERTON Proper tiesHnd Businesses For Sale ADDRESS ASKING PRICE SQ FT. LOT SIZE CONTACT NOTES

201 W Commonwealth $350,000 5,050 4,300 • Neil Falk, McGarvey Clark • Currently a freestanding retail building with only “on street” parking. Realty (714) 879-3540 Near Police Dept. Built in 1923

136 E Commonwealth $350,000 3,614 6,206 • Tom Dugan, Coldwell • Business is for sale only (not building) II Ghiotto Ristorante located at the transportation center. Adjacent to large public parking lot. (Business For Sale) Banker (714) 832-0020 • Rental property with 9.87% CAP Rate. Currently 2 long-term office/ • Geza Kovats, (714) 938- retail tenants. Next to large public parking lot. Located in heart of 145 W Amerige $595,000 6,500 7,000 downtown on a side street. 3844 134 W Wilshire $615,000 4,555 • 2-Story retail building built in 1925 and renovated in 1944. Good for 3,500 • Tom Keysor, C-21 Accent owner/user. Currently a Window Decoration business that will vacate. Realty (714) 992-1000 140 E Commonwealth $1,875,000 14,790 14,886 • Prestigious 2-story office building next to transportation center. Large • Alan Trider, Trider Real public parking lot. Estate (714) 998-8100 211 North Harbor $3,730,000 44,505 not given • Large retail, office, and residential complex in central business district • Joseph Using,(562) 436- adjacent to large public parking lot. 5800 x313 100 S Harbor • Former Blimpies restaurant is for sale (business only, not building) (Business For Sale) $115,000 1,500 • Doug Burkeybile, (310) 3lb- Comer of Harbor/Commonwealth with 35,000 cars per day. Next to NA 3316, Pager (714) 688-9633 transportation center.

444 N Harbor $1,500,000 16,000 19,000 • Kevin Teal, CB Richard • Former 2-story bank building and former Mustard Seed restaurant. Ellis (714) 939-2100 Uses large public parking lot. Comer of Harbor/Chapman with 35,000 cars per day. Properties For Lease

ADDRESS ASKING PRICE SQFT USE CONTACT NOTES

• Former Blimpies restaruant is for sale (business only not building) 100 S Harbor 1.500 • Restaurant • Doug Burkeybile, (310) 316-3316 $2,700 NNN Comer of Harbor/Commonwealth • Large multi-tenant building with retail on ground floor and office 122 N Harbor $1.15/SF NNN 1-500 & 1.600 • Retail • Michael Hurst (714) 449-0500 above with public parking behind. Prime Harbor Blvd. frontage 12,000 3rd Floor • Historic ballroom on third floor with other vacant rooms on 2nd floor. 112 E Commonwealth • Office/ $1.00/SF NNN & 8,000 2nd Retail • Mike Abel (949) 724-1000 Large public parking lot behind building. Prime location next to Old Floor Spaghetti Factory and Transportation Center. 110 N Harbor .750/SF 3,500 • Retail • Jim Condon (714) 525-1236 • Vacant storefront with excellent visibility from Harbor Boulevard and public parking behind. 140 E Commonwealth 5,454 • Office • Alan Trider (714) 998-8100 $1.40/SF NNN • Comer location next to bus terminal. Public parking structure nearby • 2nd Floor office space in central business district with large public • Office 221 N Harbor $450/Mo 300 • Bob Mansfield (714) 525-0145 parking lot adjacent • Large retail space, can be subdivided. Patio in rear. Large public 210 N Harbor $1.00/SF NNN 7,000 • Retail •RickGill (949) 851-2300x76 parking lot and parking structure behind building. Prime Harbor frontage. 215 N Harbor • Ground floor office/retail. Was formerly a dentist office. Large public $1.00/SF NNN 3,200 • Retail • Bob Mansfield (714) 525-0145 parking lot and structure behind building Prime Harbor Blvd. frontage. 8 patient rooms. Dr. Office, kitchen, storage, record room, x-ray room. 1,115+ 110 E Wilshire $1.45/SF • Office • Steve Gusini (213) 629-5555 • 4-story class “A” office building with bank on ground floor. Adjacent to public parking structure. Also adjacent to new downtown plaza.

111 N Harbor not specified 300+ • Office/Loft • Office space located on second floor above Rockin’Taco Cantina. •Phil Gold (714) 992-6150 Large public parking behind the building. Good Harbor Blvd frontage. 110 E Santa Fe Build to Suit 3,000 • Retail/Office * Kathy Fullert (714) 851-5100 • Conversion of an historic loading dock at the train depot. Located next to large public parking lot. Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room

Page 18 FULLERTON OBSERVER NEWS HOLIDAY 1999/2000 Carolann Fyjlerton Interfaith Emergency Service Thrasher 15th Annual Remembered with A Tree i Holiday Clearing Program Fullerton Soroptimist Club dedi­ cated a tree at Hillcrest Park to the Bring cheer to over 800 Fullerton families. You and/or your memory of member Carolann company can help by donating toys, books, sporting equip­ Thrasher who passed away in 1998. ment, funds or volunteer services by calling Fran Carey 738- Carolann was a member of the Club since 1978, showed how to make a 6486; Margaret Hilty 525-8587 or Lynda Allen 870-1455. difference to the community through You may also bring items to the FIES Distribution Center, her many community service projects. She was a lover of the arts and sup­ 611 South Ford Ave. any weekday from l-4pm ported all art forms. Her legacy to the Soroptimist Club will continue and she is missed by all. Larry Thrasher, Carolann’s husband attended the tree dedication along with friends and Soroptimist members and Dan Serino of Park Maintenance. A reception held at Park Vista hosted by Debbie Koff followed the dedication ceremony. Fullerton Soroptimist President, Linda Ross and Larry Thrasher Served at the dedication o f a tree in his Monday thru Friday wife Carolann’s honor. 4AM to 11:30AM

THE H i Highland Avenue UNDERPASS PROJECT BIGGER '/ 7 7 Better Breakfast It's business as usual for Highland, • 2 Strips of Bacon • 2 Eggs Santa Fe, Truslow and Walnut businesses, even with the $6.6 • 2 Link Sausages • Hash Browns million Highland Avenue Underpass Project well underway. • Grilled Ham • 2 Hotcakes Freek's Garage ' , Y ' ! /'%#■ ♦ . Bill's Autobody ■ «*■**-* $ 3 . 4 9 / -v * - Highland Market A naheim Fullerton Muffler 1125 N. Euclid at La Palma Gary's Radiator >4 Inland Transmission OPEN 24 HOURS \ * 1 ■ J r €# Taqueria de Anda This season take your entire family to come watch and enjoy Sir Speedy Scheduled for completion in the fall of 2000, construction is moving forward right on schedule. When complete traffic will flow on High­ land free from train delays, and new sidewalks and bicycle lanes will improve public safety. To access area follow the detour signs, as ALL BUSINESSES ON HIGHLAND, SANTA FE, THE YOUNG AMERICANS TRUSLOW & WALNUT WILL REMAIN OPEN Don t miss this premiere performance. A cast of / SO singers and dancers. DURING CONSTRUCTION. A6 costume changes, orer SO holiday songs, dazzling production, beautiful choral singing, and dances, dances, dances!

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HOLIDAY 1999/2000 TRIBUTES & RELIGION FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 19 Vaya Con Dios • Rest in Peace

Burton C. Herbst, 89, Former Fullerton Robert Emery Bolland, 71, resident Clarence Mayor leaves behind wife, Virginia; for 38 years a retired Continental daughters Paula Danekas and Vee Graphics salesman died 11/20 of Doverspike and son William and 6 heart disease. Survivors: wife, Albert grandchildren. Kay Bolland; sons, David and Marion Lee, a supervisor for Lucky Donald; daughters, Laura Markets died of pneumonia 12/01. Betancourt and Leisha and 5 Survivors: son, Steve; daughter, grandchildren. Case Caroline. Anne Davis, 87, a writer died of John Earl Warren, 76, resident for 70 stroke 11/27. Survivors: daughter, Loving husband, father and years, a petroleum engineer, died of Kendra Davis; brother, Edward grandfather Clarence Albert heart disease 12/02. Survivors: wife, Nienstedt; sisters, Marie Chifalo Case passed away on Novem­ Patricia Jean; son, Michael; daughter, and Cecilia Gardella. ber 20,1999 at age 77. He was Debra Bates; brother, Chris; 2 grand­ Matilda Krolopp, 92, resident 32 bom in Tacoma, Washington, children years, a homemaker died of heart graduated from the Univer­ Faye B. Tavenner, 97, resident 10 years, a disease 11/28. Mrs Krolopp sity of Washington in 1948 homemaker died of natural causes 12/ immigrated to Youngstown from and served in the 13th Armor 03. Survivors: daughter Twyla Croatia in 1921. When her Tank Division in Germany Sherman, one grandchild and three husband Walter passed away in during WWII. He loved being" great-grandchildren. 1960 she moved to California to in the outdoors, particularly Lloyd Collins Allen, 63, a newcomer to be near her daughter, Matilda In the late sixties he was transferred to Fullerton, fishing, hunting, clamming, Fullerton, a warehouse manager, died Shorthouse and two grandchildren boating and playing a round of California with General Tire and Rubber Company as the 12/03 of natural causes. Survivors: and 6 great-grandchildren. West Coast Regional Manager and retired in 1985. He golf. He had a long and suc­ brothers, Clovis and Lee and sister Agnes Elinor Rapp, 92, a teacher cessful career in the Tire busi­ loved his church, First Presbyterian of Fullerton, and Virgina Charlton and long-time Fullertonian died working with members of the church on various projects. ness. While working with Asa C. Marshall, 72, resident for 30 years, 11/29 of natural causes. Survi­ Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Firestone Tire Company, he a plumber, died 12/07 of natural causes. vors: daughters, Nancy Carver, Anita, his daughter Charlene, his son Biuce and sister lived in several different loca­ Survivors: wife Rosemary; son, Paul; Marcille Sohlberg and Joanne Hazel Case. He leaves behind five grandchildren who tions throughout the state of sister, Maxine Gamer and five grand­ Rogers; 11 grandchildren and 16 will miss him dearly; Matthew Fisher, Michelle Fisher, Washington and Ohio, but fi­ children. great grandchildren. Kylie Case, Kelsey Case, and Katya Case. nally settled in Bellevue, Washington In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you give dona­ Obituaries courtesy ofMcAulay & Wallace Mortuary, tions to a charity of your choice. 909 A/. Harbor $lvd Jullerton, CA 92832 - Phone 525-4721

Come Visit One of Fullerton’s Many Religious Congregations

/ X .■••• / / / / • / x ...... First Baptist Church Unitaridn-Universalist Morningside of Fullerton Presbyterian Church 212 E. Wilshire Ave. • Fullerton Church in Fullerton Worship for the whole Family 1600 North Acacia Avenue /\ Alive in Christ’ contemporary & traditional settings 10:30 Service : Sunday Services Children’s Programs: Worship: 8:30 & 11am PreK-Teens A, Bible Class: 9:45am A Children’s Center Sunday Worship Childcare Provided Reverend Jon Dobrer 'A M-F Daycare and Email—[email protected], http://home.earthlink.net/'/ Afterschool Programs 10:00 am [email protected] 526-2265 (Childcare Provided) http://home.earthlink.net/-1 stbaptist 441-1227 871-7150 1201 E. Dorothy Ln. (at Raymond near CSUF) 871-7072

Church of — — — Religious Science First First United Methodist Church C J itir c O — Christian 114 N. Pomona, Fullerton (714) 871-4115 The Friendly Church with an Pastors: Dr. Michael E. Winstead, Rev. Wesley Neal Inspirational, Life-changing Message Church (Disciples of Christ) Sunday Services - 8:30am & 10am '300<> Rev. Annette Drake, Minister <*=,c,c> Classes for all ages - 9am & 10am Sunday Celebration Service 11:00 a.m. Church School: 9 a.m. The Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible (Also Childcare and Youth Program) Worship: 10:10 a.m. Visit Us in our Charming Gothic Brick Church 525-5525 &there are aids for visually & hearing challenged persons. Harbor at Wilshire, Fullerton (9 117 N. Pomona, Fullerton 525-1126 ‘Our Red Carpet is Always Out.”

Dec 17 • 7:30pm - Truman Capote’s m m “A Christmas Memory” HBST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dec 19 • 10am -Vivaldi’s “Gloria” ST. ANDREW ’S 83S N. Euclid St. • Fullerton, CA with the Aldersgate Chorale between Malvern St Bastanchury Dec 20 & 21 • 7&8pm - Outdoor Nativity Scene - Live EPISCOPAL CHURCH Dec 22 • 5:30pm - Christmas Caroling and Chili Supper ****<** Sunday Worship Services Dec 24 • 6pm - Christmas Eve Family Service • Thursday: 10am * IB % 8:45 am & 10:30 am Dec 24 • 7:30pm - Candlelight Service - us M l C Lessons & Carols • Sunday: 8am Dec 24 • 11pm - Communion Service (Dr Winstead) (714) 526-7701 10am: (Nursery & car. provided tof both lervtcec Church School) Please Call (714) 871- 4115 for further information

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Teacher Pay Raise AAUW Bridges to Space and Time allowing Lisa will cover as many events as possible! Interested in having your child’s sport covered? Goes to State Tomorrow Math Send your request w/team schedule to: M ediator Science Sports Shots • Lisa Whiting With salaries currently listed last of the twelve 737 N. Euclid • Fullerton CA 92832 School Districts in Orange County, Fullerton Conference School District Boardmembers failed to accept a contract with teachers that would place Fullerton by Jan Youngman salarys in the mid-range. The bargaining will now go through a state mediation process, expected to Nine hundred young women will have the oppor­ start in January or February, in an effort to work tunity to explore careers as diverse as aquarium out an agreement acceptable to both parties. curator and Disney imagineer at the American “The District is claiming it doesn’t have the Association of University Women’s Math Science PAST TIME! money,” says Fullerton Elementary Teachers As­ Conference on January 6, 2000 at Fullerton Col­ sociation President Mimi Gaudette, “but FETA lege. Opened to students from the North Orange COLLECTIBLE figures indicate they do.” If the mediation process County area, this conference is one of the few in the QUALITY SPORTS MEMORABILIA also fails the next step is arbitration before a judge nation where so many young women meet profes­ in which extensive fact-finding will occur. “Teach­ sional women with careers in math and science. ers deserve fair pay,” says Gaudette, who says that Bridges to Tomorrow started as a collaborative the over-long negotiating process is demoralizing effort by the three area branches (Brea-La Habra, CHRISTMAS GIFTS to the Districts hard-working teachers. Fullerton and Placentia-Yorba Linda) to encourage young junior high and senior high students to FOR SPORTS FANS continue their studies in math and science courses. 13th ANNUAL It was hoped that by having professional women Autographed pictures, from diverse and unique mathematical and scien­ balls and vintage ESSAY tific fields speaking to the student that they would provide an inspiration and role model. So, sixteen collectibles from a years later, what started with 12 speakers and 100 wide range of sports. CONTEST students has grown to 50 women speaking to 900 The Norene Stephenson Essay Contest starts students. Each student attends three workshops Free Nolan Ryan next month. Eighth grade students in the Fullerton where the two speakers discuss their careers and Poster w/ each School District write essays about significant their academic training. Frequently in their evalu­ women in American history. Essays are read and ation, students state that they were unaware of the Purchase existence of various career opportunities. judged and a ceremony is held March 30th, 2000 GIFT CERTIFICATES at City Hall Council Chambers where the winning In the recent gender gap research reports, more essays will be read and prizes and certificates girls are reported to enroll in advanced math courses, AVAILABLE! awarded. Each winning essay will be printed in the but they still do not take the core science courses in Fullerton Observer, with one per issue. We are high school as boys do. While girls have narrowed Located in historic Villa del Sol at really looking forward to seeing what the kids the gender gaps in math and science, few girls Harbor £ W ilshire, Suite 120 come up with this year. The annual essay contest enroll in computer technology courses. A recent (714) 870-8013 is sponsored by American Association of Univer­ study of 12 School-to-Work sites found that more sity Women. The group also sponsors a Math than 90 percent of the young women were clustered Science Conference “Bridges to Tomorrow” com­ in five traditionally female occupations. A 1997 ing up January 6th and other worthy educational, review of School-to-Work initiative across the coun­ active and fun events. If you would like details on try similarly found that “boys tended to dominate- how to join this dynamic group of women call almost to the point of exclusion-in many industrial 525-8695 and engineering programs.” Here Is Where We Are.. BERKELEY

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HOLIDAY 1999/2000 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 21 Sports Shots St. Petersburg’s Russian Rockets •••••by Lisa Whiting Soccer Team Plays Fullerton The Rockets Soccer Team flew in from Russia on November 24th, to play exhibition soccer matches with the American Youth Soccer Organization and Club Soccer teams here in Fullerton. The “Rockets” are a group of 13 boys from an orphanage in St Petersburg, Russia who through hard work and dedication earned a trip to Southern California to demonstrate their athletic talents. Families of children adopted from Russia in prior years hosted these 10-12 year old boys for two weeks of the tour. Although not all of the children on the tour are available for adoption, they all had a first hand look at what life is like as part of an American Family. The tour was sponsored by the Nighlight Foundation, a non-profit organization that has promoted the adoption of more than 450 orphans from St. Petersburg. Other Sponsors who opened up their hearts to this group of 13 boys eager to have the experience of playing soccer in another country include Fullerton Rangers Soccer Club, American Youth Soccer Organization, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and Knotts Berry Farm. For more information on The Nightlight Foundation call 714-990-5100.

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O n Friday, Santa visited Maple School giving candy canes to the children and the following day Santa visited Lemon Park. Over 300 children from the Maple area had the oppor­ tunity to talk to Santa, have a photo taken with Santa and receive an early Christmas toy, fruit and candy canes. Santa was invited to the annual event by the Leon Owens Foundation. Local market La Rioja and Mattel Toys Inc. also helped out. The Owens Foundation, “Making A Difference Together” program also adopted four families this season and provided Chrismas wishes and Food Certificates. Commu­ nity involvement is important to the Foundation. If you or W e ll , here we are again; your business would like to become involved you can reach the holidays are upon us. We are the Foundation by calling (714) 773-1791 all getting caught up in mistletoe and dreidels, gift giving and re­ ceiving, getting family pictures MAPLE SCHOOL Expansion taken, decorating, wrapping, 7pm Dec 14 cooking, etc., etc., etc. Are you Fullerton School District Board Meeting getting tense just reading this? 1401 West Valencia Drive We often, especially in this cul­ (714) 447-7400 ture, get so involved in all the stuff that we are “suppose to” be doing in this season, that w e for­ L o u is e *MAP Not To Scale get what makes the holidays spe­ 11, Schatzman MAIN cial. S]ootligh So, stop, and ask yourself, LIBRARY “W hat m akes this season special to me?” For some people, it is the big mound of cookies, for others it is the decorations, for others it might even be a time of religious significance. But what is it for you? When you narrow down what, exactly, you like about the holidays, then start to ask the other significant people in your life what makes the holi­ days special to them. Ask your children, too. While I am sure that presents are an important part, they may surprise you. They may say how special it is pop­ ping popcorn and stringing it on the tree together, or making latkes as a family. Because, often­ times, the most important part of HISTORY 2 Who Participated in the holiday is spending time with the special people in your life. Decision Making! HouseCall Nails Be sure that you create oppor­ tunities to spend time with the A Senior Citizen Task Force was active and other officers of the Senior Club have , In-Home Nail Care people you love. It m ight be cre­ for several years before 1977. They had served in the ensuing years to develop senior ating a handmade gift together, established a sub-committee to prepare a activities and programs. / for or distributing food to the home­ statement and working definition of purpose Some of the original groups to utilize the * Men * Women * Children less, or making cookies to give as well as the criteria for physical site. This new building were the Grandmother’s Club, to the firefighters. Or maybe just sub-committee consisted of Molly Golden Age Club, Needlecraft Group, Geol­ curled up watching “Rudolph, McClanahan, chairman, Paul Koster (TLC), ogy of the West , now “Our World”. The This service is available only the Red-nosed Reindeer” or Clifford Bowman (TLC), Walter Enos (TLC), Travel Group had their 1st trip during 1960 - Rog Brant (TLC), John Braithwaite (TLC), to those who are ill or “Rugrats’ Chanukah” together. as visit to Marineland of the Pacific. The incapacitated and unable to The point i s that you are together. Charles Ruby (RS VP), Lorril Senefeld (HRC) Kitchen Band was organized during January visit a salon In all the busyness of the season and Muriel Nelson (Human Services). 1965 with Marge Strimel as the first leader. Purposes of the Task Force were sum­ Activities at the center have broadened do not forget what is important. marized in a 4-fold statement as follows: over the years and now include the Alzheimer Have a happy holiday season! 1. To provide one central location forSupport Group, Bazaar, Bereavement Group,

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A Scary Halloween Story by Chuck Greening © 1999 Halloween ’99 has passed. No physical damage was weirdies work in the candy factories, this solves a done, but it has left a residue of unsettling thoughts. Perhaps problem. It has the side-effect of boosting the even a lesson or two for the organizers of the World Trade specialized candy business, of course. Organization meeting, now struggling to be bom in Seattle. I don’t know which, if any, of the I had recently learned that Halloween is now the second most above activities are uniquely “true” to the Hallow­ successful holiday in the calendar for merchandising, right een tradition. A recent newspaper account by the behind Christmas. How could that be, I wondered. Reverend Connie Regener (LA Times, 10/30/99) I now feel I have some insight into the phenomenon. This sifts through what is known of the roots of the year, the Trick or Treat crowd was considerably older than event. Though the name clearly comes from the usual. We had but a couple of the groups of pre-schoolers, with venerable All Hallows’ Eve in Britain, some fea­ parents standing back at the edge of the porchlit area. Instead, tures of the celebration could be traced to Roman the dominant groups were teen-agers, some about as tall as I, and other pre-Christian festivals which occur about dressed in fancy costumes. I began to see where some of the November first. money went. Most of the costumes were clearly purchased for the occasion. Many represented characters from TV or film Elements of the trick-or-treat, the jack-o- sources, with royalties paid to the “owners” of the characters, lantern, the scary costumes, and the mischievous I presume. pranks can all be found in ancient records. So there The way these groups appeared, in squads, led me to conclude is no clear line of authority for any particular kind that they were coming from, or going to, parties. The parties, if of celebration, but it is possible to justify any or all any, would doubtless have featured decorations, food and of them by historic precedent. beverages. At least, it became easier for me to understand But legitimacy is not what really worries me where some of the “big money” was going. All this, of course, about the escalation of commercial activity at­ in addition to the usual pattern of each household stocking up tached to Halloween. I think what worries me is on candies, especially packaged to keep lunatics from inserting similar to what worries and angers some of the needles or razor blades in the goodies. Some of the collected demonstrators who are disturbing Seattle’s WTO candy will doubtless wind up in help-y ourself bowls at Mom’s meetings, as this is written. That is, that the commercial interests have become so dominant in or Dad’s workplace. It doesn’t really matter whether it gets eaten or not, from a commercial viewpoint, since the profit is world and national affairs, and can operate in such privacy, that we become caught up in a frenzy of there whether or not. buying things we don’t really need because we have to keep the economic boom going. Recent Looking back a couple of gen­ economic reports show that Americans are ...commercial erations, which us old folks are spending more than they take in, relying on uniquely qualified to do, we had a better days ahead to pay it off. Certainly our in terests quite different view of the Hal- j Congressional budget “debate” this year, con­ have loween season. There was very cerning what to do with a possible future sur­ little commercial activity associ­ plus, provides an example at the highest level. b e co m e ated with it, apart from buying a To me, these thoughts were the really so dominant pumpkin if you didn’t have one in scary thing about Halloween ’99. the garden. In small-town Mid­ in w o rld west, in the 20’s and 30’s, the and national younger kids, who weren’t old enough to go out alone at night, a ffairs, would “help” carve a jack-o-lan- an d can tem, put a candle in it, and walk' around to the neighbors to show o p e ra te in off these scary creations. I tended to jump the gun and carve my such privacy, pumpkin a few days ahead, so it th a t w e was soft, soggy and smelly by “The Midnight Marauders” on a good day. CP Greening is in Halloween. the middle. Circa 1931 3 S a b e c o m e TREE STUDIO c a u g h t up A s I grew older, the 129 N. Euclid Avenue, Fullerton in a notched, using the ubiquitous jacknife which all us young boys owned. object of the game was to creep Fasten the spool to the end of the stick with a large nail, and wind the string frenzy... to up on a house, perform some mis­ around it. Then the trick was to sneak up to someone’s window, press the chief, and then run to avoid detec­ spool against the glass, yank the string and run. This simple gadget made ke e p th e tion. Some of the big kids would a very satisfying noise inside the housfe (and outside, too, of course) BUILD STRENGTH e c o n o m ic actually do significant damage, assuming the nail didn’t pull out of the wood. We would then run and hide such as tipping somebody’s out­ b o om somewhere to watch and see what happened. Usually nothing happened, INCREASE BALANCE AND house (indoor plumbing being far but there was always the chance that someone would come out on the front g o in g . from universal, there and then). porch and peer out into the dark. No “costumes” were used - just our usual FLEXIBILITY This was a serious inconvenience scruffy not-in-school clothes. Total cash outlay was maybe 250 for the IMPROVE for a retired couple who, like many pumpkin, when we made jack-o-lantems. Zero otherwise. of our neighbors, depended on MENTAL CONCENTRATION the outdoor plumbing. I never got into this “high crime and DISOLVE STRESS misdemeanor” crowd. By the time I was in high school, in a I feel compelled to warn the reader that a Fullerton elementary school larger town, Halloween was a non-event. teacher (who shall remain nameless) expressed avid interest in the window- My pre-teen friends and I, in my semi-rural childhood, rattler design. Although wooden sewing spools have largely disappeared, mostly spent the Hallowed evening wandering around, plot­ the teacher will surely surmount that problem before next Halloween. ting and planning “big deals,” but our accomplishments were A generation later, after I was married and had a family in California, For more information call: limited to such minor pranks as marking windows with a bar the T-or-T phenomenon had set in. So we supplied ourselves with some of soap, or using a home-made “rattler” to scare the residents. cookies or small apples to hand out. But somewhere along the line some This device could be easily constructed from a small piece of weird folks started putting needles or razor blades in apples. How often this (714) 447-1265 wood, and empty spool from Mother’s sewing box, a large really happened, I don’t know. But the result was to shift the handouts to nail, and a couple feet of string. The rims of the spool were today’s bags of individually wrapped candies. I suppose, as long.as no

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