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Fullerton Almost Suffers Disastrous Toxics Spill City Council Challenger

FULLERTON OBSERVER /v Fullerton Almost Suffers Disastrous ToxicsSpill Disastrous Suffers Almost Fullerton they waited at the corner of Acacia and and a.m. Acacia 4:10 of about at corner Orangethorpe the at waited they as force, response FFD regular the by sped Fullerton chemical plant. chemical Fullerton check of the same folder had already already had folder same the of check where Department Fire the Fullerton to call in station dispatcher County Orange North Fullerton. closer than a block from the southeast southeast the from block a come than not should closer vehicles response FFD terials Emergency Response Team Team Response Anaheim. in located (HAZMAT), Emergency terials be involved. that might materials hazardous as­ Chemitron, on folder the checking was he scene, the towards he hurried and as car, fire. reported made. be to was the first to emergency response the potential est and phone at dialed 911. the The operator recent a in Specialist Department’s Materials Hazardous Fire Fullerton the by admoni­ tions the of remembrances the and of smoke odor strong the but out, it check to Southeast in Inc. Chemitron at the lab of door main the under out green seeping the smoke noticed first George watchman night the when report, post-disaster the to that evacuation was probable, and that the the that and probable, was evacuation that Jones told intercom the over report a when the nearest Orange County Hazardous Ma­ Hazardous County Orange nearest the from assistance for call to Jones prompted of the sessing and kind, amount, distribution the towards sped it as siren engine fire the of scream morning early the heard wealth George’s relayed immediately Anaheim it. of better thing him made session training gration, Jones, the Incident Commander, Commander, Incident the Jones, gration, POSTOFFICE BOX 7051 FULLERTON OBSERVER MORE INSIDE eandi vrl omn fte total. the of command overall in remained in the confla­ this main firefighters chemical FULLERTON,CA. 92634 GreenbeltCenter RejectsCouncilBid ForCommercial The HAZMAT team in their special van van special their in team HAZMAT The He had hardly got past Berkeley Avenue, Avenue, Berkeley got past hardly had He He thought briefly about opening the briefly He about door thought opening The very nature of the report and a quick a quick and report the of nature very The the command in was Jones Marshall Fire Common­ East on the Jeffersons At 4:02 It was 4 according in o’clock the morning, Instead, he went immediately to the to near­ the he immediately went Instead, Although the HAZMAT team would be would team HAZMAT the Although ByRalph A. Kennedy

Page 10 Fullerton Observer Fullerton Courtesy ofLocalHistoryRoom,FullertonPublicLibrary iy oni Calne Bryden Challenger Council City over their lives. their over control some have can people where point 1in retire -2 and for wasa years looking new ovdi orct oenette a it way the government city our in volved oenetcoet o h epe n the and people the to closest government community. our serve to way there for is myself; an open seat, there is only and 8. November now day, election between publish will and duled has sche­ the which Observer cil candidates, is Bryden Mary the Evelyn first of candidate you want to accomplish, if are elected? you if accomplish, to want you for city council this time? this council city for several in-depth discussions with theCoun- theCoun- with discussions in-depth several 1 woman on the council now, and I plan to plan I and now, council the on 1woman combined response efforts. response combined notified headquarters to put headquarters a notified hold on calling dis­ safe a was this that leader HAZMAT the the from on hearing upon and site, chemicals Chemitron dangerous most the of commanding everyone to evacuate to to desig­ evacuate everyone commanding and with went door-to-door Police Fullerton plume-dispersion originally-computed an that much and expected were been had than things worse that however, report, the of in plant the vicinity for an evacuation Jones smoke, emanating the from tance Cross Julie Kunze, Hazardous Materials Special­ Materials Hazardous Kunze, Julie materials toxic of world real the to readers Red the by manned areas safe block nated each down and up loudspeakers the while entering, from else anyone keep to to area off emergency the cordon called designated were departments police nearby the of limits the to evacuation immediate aadu Materials Hazardous e oe ih h FD pope b the by prompted FFD, the with one new helped Department Fire Fullerton the of ist materials. these of hazards potential Observer introducing of way our just it’s required. be would model us appreciate the extent of the of allocations. these usextent appreciate and Division, Prevention Fire the of Chief the from public the protect to businesses and by local governments be must allocated which of menu resources and the expanding Fullerton’s Only Local Independent Newspaper No. 117 September 15,1988 September 117 No. Fullerton’s IndependentLocalNewspaperOnly Bryden: Bryden: Observer: the is It fan. government local a am I with city council interview following The Observer: Shortly thereafter, came the follow-up follow-up the came thereafter, Shortly location the confirmed site on placard A To begin with, Julie’s whole position is a is position whole with, Julie’s begin To and local of units standby point this At Actually, none of this really happened; happened; really this of none Actually, A recent discussion with Marc Martin, Martin, Marc with discussion recent ......

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opment of such housing. such of opment chemicals, stored or used are closure, to do whatever to we do whatever tocan the facilitate devel­ need We household. own in my it seen I’ve in gases compressed or liquids flamable erties and paying relocation costs, to enable to enable costs, relocation and paying erties prop­ acquiring for monies Redevelopment the use of and for write-downs, land monies which takes about 60 days to complete, for for complete, to days 60 about takes which amounts equal to or larger than: larger or to equal amounts role in Fullerton’s transportation future, and and future, transportation in role Fullerton’s portunities. and there are opportunities there some think enabling and assuring that that and this assuring law enabling is obeyed if so, what? so, if housing? affordable provide to a developer I’m not sure we’re looking at all these op­ these all at looking we’re sure not I’m personal safety, because of our very severe severe very our of because safety, personal of matter a it’s extent, large a To use bicycles. to people encourage can we how sure traffic situation. The question of safety safety of question The situation. traffic Bryden: Observer: carcinogenic. a known of amount Any 4) or gas, any of feet cubic 200 2) Bryden: process, a 4-part developed has FFD The and solid, any of pounds 500 3) Observer: 1) 55 gallons of any liquid, or liquid, any of 1)gallons 55 | Classifieds 1 Editorials Calendar Obituaries 4 AboutPageFullerton

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Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library Page 2, FULLERTON OBSERVER NEWS OCTC Spends $10.2 Million Bicyclist of the Month The Orange County Transportation In choosing the projects to be funded, Commission continued its raid on state OCTC put the emphasis on rehabilitation monies allocated to the county for transit and reconstruction of existing streets. projects, with an authorization to spend$4.2 State Authorizes Use of million in interest on the transit reserves for 33 street rehabilitation and construction Right-of-Way Proceeds Margaret Ralston is the projects throughout the county. Observer’s Bicyclist of the OCTC awarded a total of $10.2 million For Freeway Widening Month for September, 19.88. for 49 separate Orange County projects, The Transportation Commis­ We observed her cycling south with the other $6 million coming from pass­ sion has voted to let Orange County use on Lemon Street, an approved through federal money under the Federal money from the sale of the Pacific Electric Type III Fullerton Bicycle Aid Urban program. trolley right-of-way in Garden Grove to buy Route, on her way to her home other land for the widening of the Santa Ana in Garden Grove from CSUF, Freeway. where she is working on her The Orange County Transit District, had Master’s degree in Education. previously used state funds to purchase the Margaret has been a Special Pacific Electric line for a light rail transit Education Teacher for the last project, which they have now apparently 8 years. abandoned. • She had been cycling about 20 They have been negotiating to sell the miles per day for the last week, land to the City of Garden Grove for about and said that she would have $6 million. Without the CTC decision, appreciated more striped OCTD would have had to return proceeds bicycle lanes on Fullerton from the sale to the state. streets. In addition, she would Instead, now they will be able to use the like to see a bicycle map money to purchase a Southern Pacific rail­ showing all the approved road right-of-way in furtherance of the routes in Fullerton published Santa Ana Freeway-widening project. and distributed by the city. Thus, rights-of-way, which will be pro­ Margaret is displaying her $20 Cities and the county will have to match hibitively expensive to re-acquire for future gift certificate from Bill’s Bikes these awards with an additional $6.3 mil­ light rail transit projects, continue to be sold at 801 S. Euclid Street, lion, bringing the total value of the projects off with the blessings of both state and local Fullerton. to $16.5 million. transportation agencies. Fullerton will receive $435,300 for the Brea Blvd. (Harbor to Bastanchury) project and $509,200 for the State College Naval Officer to Manage Maintenance (Chapman to Yorba Linda Blvd.)project. Robert W. Savage, a 21-year Navy vet­ the General Dynamics complex in Pomona. “Once this is accomplished, I then want to eran and public works officer at the Naval Under Savage’s jurisdiction were 200 look at the proposed project for expanding Multiple Sclerosis Weapons Station in Seal Beach, has been employees, a $24 million budget, more than the modernizing the city yard. I am also named director of the City of Fullerton 400 buildings, 14,000 acres of landscaping, interested in developing a policy for street Bike Trak Set for Maintenance Services Department by City and nearly 800 pieces of transportation trees which will address the problems they Manager William C. Winter. equipment can pose, such as cracked sidewalks and October 22 & 23 Winter announced the hiring of Savage, Prior to coming to Seal Beach, Savage raised roots. I guess you could say I will be 40, on Sept. 9. His first official day on the job worked as the staff civil engineer at the addressing the community-sensitive is­ Cyclist are invited to ride in the Multiple will be Monday Sept. 19. Savage’s salary Naval Submarine Base in , and as sues.” Sclerosis 150 kilometer Bike-Trak on Octo­ and benefit package will total approxi­ the Engineering Division director at the Savage and his wife, Sue, assistant super­ ber 22 and 23. mately $80,000 annually. Miramar Naval Air Station. visor in the circulation department at the The Bike-Trak is a major fund-raiser for Savage’s last official day with the Navy After two decades in the Navy, Savage , reside in Garden the Orange County Chapter of the Multiple will be Nov. 30; however, he was granted said he sees no difficulty in transferring Grove with their children, Jennifer, 17, and Sclerosis Society. from the military to a civilian career. “I see Businesses and organizations are encour­ early retirement leave from the U.S. Navy Cameron, 12. aged to form teams and compete for the beginning today, with the rank of Lieutenant a lot of similarity in what I perceive to the the When spare time permits, Savage enjoys Perpetual Corporate Cup. Commander. issues of concern, such as streets and roads,” racquetball and target practice, as well as The ride will begin at the Amtrak station “We’re extremely pleased to have some­ he said. camping and fishing trips with his family. in Anaheim and proceed down the coast on one of Bob’s caliber as part of the City of “What may take some getting used to is Savage will fill the vacancy created by the a one-way, two-day cycling experience to Fullerton’s management team,” Winter the differences in personnel systems—what transfer of Don Patterson, current Mainte­ San Diego, with cyclists returning home by said. “We are confident he will bring'a great is allowed to be done for employees.” nance Services director, to the position of Amtrak. many innovative ideas to improve the deliv­ Savage said he plans no sweeping assistant director for field operations. This catered adventure includes all food ery of service to our citizens.” changes immediately in his new position. Winter said the transfer was mutually and support for the weekend. A native Californian, Savage was bom in “The first thing I am going to do is get to agreed upon by Patterson and the city, and Prizes for top fund-raisers include trips Upland and raised in the Ontario area. He know the people,” he said. “I can’t do the job added that “Don’s experience and expertise for two to the Caribbean, and a drawing for holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engi­ will be of great assistance to Bob.” an Earth Trek Expeditions Cycling and by myself; I need the support of the people Rafting Tour through California wine coun­ neering from the University of New Mex­ who will be working with me and for me.” try. ico; a master’s of public administration from The cause and cure of Multiple Sclerosis, National University in San Diego; and a the mysterious crippler of young adults, is master’s in financial management fron^the presently unknown. Proceeds from the ride Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. will be directed towards research efforts, As public works officer at the Seal Beach Grand and to provide patient services in Orange Naval Weapons Station, Savage was re­ County. sponsible for all maintenance repairs and Registration forms may be obtained at services, as well as all construction activi­ your public library, at bicycle shops, and at ties at four sites: the Seal Beach facility, a number of cooperating restaurants auxiliary stations at Fallbrook and Corona, Opening throughout the county. Fbr more info, call 633-9391. and the Naval Weapons Station’s facility in Bill's Bikes Celebration “Everything bicyclists need, from leisure riders to professionals. ” September 24th Featuring: • Tesch • Nishiki 3:30-6:30 pm • Rossin • Haro • Basso • GT • Bottecchia • Dyno 6 - • Atala • CW OPEN: < 7 FULLERTON ANTIQUE Tues. thru Friday: 10 a.m.-^p.m. MALL Saturday 10-5pm, Closed Sunday 801 South Euclid Street., Fullerton, Ca. 92633 525-1813 108 E. Amerige Av., Fullerton Ca. 92632 879-5966 Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

COMMENTARY FULLERTON OBSERVER, Page 3 Transit Is Orange County’s Real Crisis weekends and holidays when usage is low. ______By Kirk Schneider______There would be toll booths on every road, Transportation is a hot issue in Orange meters in every parking lot; all requiring County and throughout California. The exact change. Many roads would not con­ words “Gridlock” and “Crisis” fill newspa­ nect and information about the roads would per headlines and blare from television be hard to g e t. newscasts. Highway maps would be available at only Politicians are lining up to do something a few places, and would be uncoordinated about this “unbearable” situation. There are with local street maps. calls for more freeways, bridges, parking, Most Orange Countians would not toler­ sales taxes, bonds, and no growth. ate such a situation, but this is the daily Is there really a transportation crisis? reality for millions of transit users. Solo-drivers can get wherever they want to Train Riders’ Association of California go, whenever they want in a lot less time recently published an article showing that than transit users and solo-drivers don’t the United States provides less passenger even gay a fare. rail cars for each of its citizens than Bangla­ There is a lot of talk about gridlock; yet desh or Mexico. transit users spend hours waiting at loud and If the same comparison was made for exhaust-filled intersections for infrequent public transit vehicles, we would probably buses. fare even worse. With all the talk about “gridlock”, you For decades local, state and federal gov­ don’t see automobile users lining up to sell ernments have heavily subsidized private their cars and switch to public transit If automobile transportation while complain­ there really is a transportation crisis, it is the ing when public transportation did not pay lack of public transportation. for itself. Imagine what it would be like if the transit It really ought to be the other way around; situation were applied to roads. Freeways public transit can be used by anyone, and advocates should consider arguing for a We need to do more to define the parame­ would all be metered so that cars could enter should be seen as the vital public service that larger share of the transportation budget pie ters of and set the agenda for the transporta­ only on schedule and many would close it is. rather than being content with the crumbs of tion debate, instead of -merely reacting to a shortly after the evening rush hour.and on In a time when society is facing many a bloated highway budget. questionable crisis. problems far more serious than moving solo SIMEON SAYS: drivers a few miles an hour faster, transit Letters to the Observer Sir; Children Need More Protection On your feet! Gird up your loins! Take up Dear Editor, more. your shield and buckler! Henceforth the The United States Constitution does not These do influence their decisions, and field of battle! The tent shall be our home! guarantee any people the right to live as they the people have a right to know. No one in In case you have missed me, I thought I please, regardless. a position of trust should belong to secret should report that I am alive and well and on The United States Constitution allows us organizations, and this includes judges, the picket line! to live according to our own conscience, as also. I have become one of Rev. Falwell’s long as we do not harm someone else. Esther C. Bushay, Fullerton Christian soldiers storming the battlements Your rights end where the other person’s of Universal Studios and any theatre with rights begin. the moral turpitude to show “The Last iilK \ _ Have you read “Children For Sale”, Read­ 1 .FULLERTON Temptation of Christ.” Christian theology has always struggled ers’ Digest, July 1983? What is being done Now none of us real Christian soldiers with the meaning of fully God, fully human. about organizations like these: 1. Childhood W OBSERVER have seen the movie. But we know that sup­ It was the issue in the earliest heresies as Sensuality Circle, based in San Diego, Cali­ port for a theater showing “The Last Temp­ people leaned toward one or the other end of fornia. 2. Rene Guyon Society, based in Los tation” is blasphemy against Christ. We the dilemma. Angeles, CA, 3. North American Man/Boy Published semi-monthly by the have a religious song we sing on our picket Love Association (NAMBLA), based in Fullerton Observer Community And no theology has successfully defined Newspaper, except monthly line: New York City, N.Y. (I call this North what it means to be truly divine or truly during July and August. “Scorsese hates us, this we know human. We only sense that somehow one is American Man/Boy Lust Association). Jerry Falwell told us so; dependent on the other, and to destroy one is Children haven’t got a chance! Were any Subscriptions: $10/year No true Christian goes within; to destroy both. or all of these organizations involved in the Advertising: $5/column-inch If you do, you sin! sin! sin!” It is this point which the picketers do not McMartin Pre-school case, and/or any of the Editor: Ralph Kennedy Now, I hope you won’t tell anyone, but seem to understand. To presume to know other pre-school day care centers? when nobody was looking, I snuck into the Were the teachers, arrested for child God better than God knows Him/Herself is Production: Nadene Ivens, Rusty movie. After all, I figured if Jimmy Swag- not only presumptuous but also prideful— molestation, members of any of these or­ Kennedy, Barbara W. Johnson, Jim gart could bed down with his Mary and pride for the Christian is probably the ganizations? Ivens, Mary Graves, and Debbie Magdalene and maintain his repentance and greatest sin of all. Do we have any judges, sitting on the Thomas. f salvation, and if Jim Bakker could climb in Now if I were to write a screenplay, I bench in any court, who are members of any the sack with Jessica Hahn and say he of these organizations? Parents have a right Graphics: Claudia Rae, Julie Scott, would call it “The Very Last Temptation of Aimee Grodsky, and Michael Freeth. couldn’t remember what had happened, Christ” Picture the last scene—fire and to know. maybe the movie was more fact than fiction. lightning bolts striking down and consum­ I haven’t noticed any churches, syna­ Circulation: Roy Kobayashi, Irene It is unfortunate the Christian right has ing those whose faith is so weak that it could gogues, or temples leading any protests Kobayashi, Roberta Regan, Les made such an issue of the sex scene in this be damaged or destroyed by a make-believe against these organizations. And, where are Gottlieb, and Tom Cooney. film. “The Last Temptation of Christ” was story. Oh, well, back to the picket line. all the other religious and civic organiza­ not about sex, but about obedience. tions, e.g., Knights of Templar, Knights of Observers: Aimee Grodsky, Vikram Maybe self-righteousness will have its re­ / Jolly, Ellen Morgan Boag, Chuck “Come down, now,” says the cherubic Columbus, B’nai B’rith, Lutheran Brother­ ward in heaven. Greening, H. Bruce Johnson, Jim devil. “You have done enough. God was Simeon Stylites III hood, Parent-Teacher Associations, Child Henley, Warren Bowen, Kirk only testing you as he tested Isaac when he The Observer welcomes expressions Welfare Associations, and many more? Schneider, Paulette Triay, Kevin was told to sacrifice his son Jacob.” of all views from its readers. Letters We are asking our candidates personal Gardner and Elizabeth Stein. should be as brief as possible, and are “You can have it all; you have shown you subject to condensation. They must in­ questions about their wealth and personal are the son of God. Now you can have an clude signature, mailing address, and a exploits; instead, we should be asking them Advertising: Ralph Kennedy; Call phone number, if any. Please send letters 525-7225 for more information on affair with Mary Magdalene; you can what organizations they belong to, for ex­ to: The Fullerton Observer advertising and deadlines. marry; you can have children; you can be P.O. Box 7051 ample: the ACLU, National Rifle Associa­ human.” Fullerton, CA 92634 tion, Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and many Classifieds: 525-7225 Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

Page 4, FULLERTON OBSERVER NEWS Council Approves Full Church Use of Brea “We have a Conditional Use Permit and requiring the church to: restrict building Blvd. and Rolling Hills Drive, and the fact went along to make it unanimous. there have been no complaints from anyone occupancy, acquire additional off-street that further review of the parking situation “I’m willing to go along but 1 would favor to the City, the Church, or the Police; so parking, or other measures. by the city will not occur until one year after the deletion of this new requirement. We what’s the problem?” asked First Evangeli­ The most recent counts in May 1988 at this occupancy. don’t put restrictions on other institutions cal Free Church spokesman Roger Stohl at a 9:15 and 11:15 on Sunday mornings have But he was unable to gamer full support like Fullerton College,” Councilmember recent City Council meeting. shown consistently less than 100 church- for this recommendation from any Council- Norby said. “You attachedconditions to our CUP, and related cars parked in front of the single­ member. Councilmember McClanahan “It’s not realistic to expect churches not to we have exceeded everything we were family residences in the neighborhood of the proposed new wording for the added condi­ use on-street parking. This church has al­ asked to do; and now you’re trying to tighten church, thus prompting Mr. Stohl’s incredu­ tion removing any mention of the required ready done more than any other to mitigate the conditions. It’s just not fair,” Stohl lity at the new condition. location of any new off-street parking, and the problem,” Councilmember Norby con­ added. Eaton defended the staff recommendation changing from ‘will’ to ‘may’ the reference tinued. He was referring to an additional staff- based on an increase to a total of 46,000 to the imposition of sanctions. “It’s not right for the Council to give the proposed condition, which Senior Planner square feet, the occupancy of the church’s Councilmembers Catlin and LeQuire impression that residents have a proprietary Barry Eaton explained was designed to Brea Center on the Northeast comer of Brea agreed with her, and Norby and Ackerman interest in parking in front of their houses. provide additional emphasis to the impor­ These are public streets, and as long as tance of, and therefore motivation to the people don’t block driveways or hydrants, church to “accomplish substantial addi­ they have every right to park there,” he tional off-street Sunday morning parking in added. the vicinity of Bastanchury Road and Brea Mayor Ackerman thought that the car Boulevard.” count was a good criterion, and as long as the The new condition concluded, “If this has City kept track of that, they would have a not been done by the time of the first review sufficient handle on whether or not the park­ required by Condition ‘w’ hereof and ex­ ing problem was getting out of hand. ceeds the criteria therein, the sanctions ref­ But Norby said that the number of cars erenced therein will be imposed.” was not the real problem; and that behavior The church seemed extremely anxious to of the church-related parkers was. avoid an emphasis on their arranging for “The church’s hiring of police officers to more off-street parking by getting permis­ monitor this has improved this condition. As sion from the owner of the new shopping long as they keep this up, the numbers won’t center coming in at the comer of Brea Blvd. matter,” he concluded. and Bastanchury Road, and the Observer Member of the Church’s Board, Bob may have found out why. Patteson, agreed with Norby and Ackerman; Apparently, the new owner, Maynard but said that, since with the adjusted lan­ Camback, who is also developing the adja­ Mr. Patteson, member of the Board of the Evangelical Free Church guage the new condition seemed j ust like the cent upscale Lifecare Project, Momingsidp, of Fullerton, is pointing out to the City Council features of the old ones, the Church could live with it had asked the church for permission to pres­ church’s planned development and utilization of its properties in ent his Lifecare program to the senior the vicinity of Bastanchury Road and Brea Boulevard. members of their congregation. But they have a policy which precludes making those names available, according to Camback. About Fullerton w ith Angus M cIntosh Asked if he had offered to allow the park­ cated on June 30 when Robert C. Martin, year old Carrie Garritson, also from Fuller­ ing as a quid-pro-quo for accessibility to the Citizens to Be Involved in who had been superintendent for the past 5 ton, in 34 min., 55 sec., with her church’s seniors, Camback denied that any younger sister Heather (7) following right such proposal had been discussed. Search for Superintendent years, retired. behind. “We would just be talking as neighbors The Fullerton Joint Union High School Ken Jones, former Deputy Superinten­ The Garritson boys were successful too, each with our own needs and a concern for District is seeking a new superintendent of dent, has been named Acting Superinten­ with James (13) first in his division while his our neighbor’s need,” he explained. schools. dent until a permanent replacement can be brother Jarrod (9) came in second. “To have double use of that parking lot The Board of Tms tees has announced that found. The male winner of the 5K was Raul would definitely be in the public interest, Richard Montgomery, consultant to the The Board hopes to make a selection by Chavez (35) at 16 min., 13 sec.; the female said Eaton. board in this search, will meet with commu­ March, 1989. winner at that distance was Sita Jones (17) The main issue posed by approval of the nity groups and individuals on September with a time of 18 min. 55 sec. latest phase of the church’s expansion and 19 and 20. Bruce Cornell won both the 5K and 10K improvement plans remains the adequacy of Montgomery will gather input from the wheelchair competitions, and Robert Ogle their off-street parking provisions in light of community regarding qualities and attrib­ (79) was the oldest runner to finish the race. expanded property usage. utes deemed most important for a superin­ The fore-mentioned Condition ‘w’, for tendent to possess. Museum Center Hires example, uses a count of the church-related Please call Marlene Churchwell at (714) Exhibition Administrator vehicles parked in front of residences in the 671-4333 to make an appointment to talk with Mr. Montgomery at the high school Lynn LaBate, former assistant education neighborhood on Sunday mornings as a coordinator for the Municipal criterion. closest to you. Appointments may be during the day or in the evening if that is more Art Gallery, has been named Exhibition More than approximately 100 vehicles is Administrator at the Fullerton Museum considered the threshold triggering City convenient for you. The superintendent’s position was va- Center. Council actions to mitigate the problem by LaBate, 39, was bom in Chicago and raised in Phoenix. She hold a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Arizona atTuscon and a master’s in art from Cal State University, Fullerton. In addition to her exhibit coordinating, LaBate said that she will try to “reach out to parts of the community that might not ordi­ narily be attracted to a museum.” OPTOMETRIST Also an artist in her own right (glass is her medium), LaBate lives in Fullerton with her husband Gene Karraker, who is on the SQUINTING Lynn Labate has been hired by staff of the CSUF Art Gallery. People who squint a lot proba- lem that needs help, the Fullerton Museum Center bly need glasses. This is often a In some cases, the nearsighted- as their new Exhibition Local Ballot Proposition on sign of nearsightedness. ness will have improved by then; Nearsighted people who don”t in others it may have gotten pro- Administrator. Its Way to Qualification have glasses will squint to gressively worse, An Initiative petition being circulated by sharpen their focus when looking For most people, however, the N. Orange County YMCA Vic Victoria and supporters, which would at something far away. degree of nearsightedness will 5K/10K Run Raises $4,000 limit the terms of service of most City Though it may solve the prob- have reached a plateau by the Department Heads to 8 years had garnered On Sunday, Aug. 21. early morning risers lem temporarily, it can also cause time they’re fully grown, 6,600 signatures as of Sept. 7,1988, accord­ eyestrain and headaches - and it is The problem may be in one eye in the residential neighborhood around ing to Victoria. not particularly attractive. or both. Only an eye examination Fullerton High School were treated to the Victoria, with the assistance of the profes­ Some adolescents tend to can determine that, sights and sounds of a mass of runners squint when they’re growing up. Corrective lenses can be pre- sional petition-circulating firm of Arnold & racing past their homes. The eleventh an­ Associates, is continuing to gather signa­ By the time they are 20 or 21, scribed, so that squinters no nual NOC YMCA 5K/10K run, sponsored many of them will realize that longer have to strain their eyes to tures and will file them with the City Clerk their nearsightedness is a prob- see clearly. by Sl Jude’s Hospital and the Fullerton Y’s before the Oct. 19 deadline. Men International Club, was underway. In the interest o f better vision from the offices of: 5,089 valid signatures are required to Hours later, after the last contestant had qualify the Initiative for the first General N. Kvetny Dr. crossed the finish line, Kevin Broady (26), Election after Nov. 1988. The earliest that 1015 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton 1339 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra of Fullerton, was the overall male winner of Fullerton citizens could get to vote on the 10K event with a time of 30 minutes, 42 (714) 738-6902 (213) 691-0987 ((714) 871-4841 Victoria’s measure is thus November 1990. seconds. Eye Exams - Contact Lenses - Fashion Glasses Continued on p. 14 The female winner at that distance was 11 Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 5 Trustees Postpone Steadman Action till Sept. 13 After a closed personnel session August was dismissed. 29, the Fullerton School District Board of Subsequently, Mr. Steadman was sus­ Trustees issued the following statement pended by the School Board under Educa­ regarding Parks Junior High School Social tion Code Section 44940 on October 14, Studies teacher King Grant Steadman: 1987, and was reinstated effective March “By a four to one vote, with John Bedell 22, 1988. dissenting, we have granted the request of The criteria used by the Trustees in its Mr. Steadman to be placed on earned sick decision to reinstate Steadman consisted of leave, effective immediately, through Sept. the following 7 factors: 1) likelihood of 13. Board action concerning Mr. recurrence of the questioned conduct, 2) Steadman’s status is anticipated at the extenuating or aggravating circumstances, Board’s next regular meeting on Sept. 13.” 3) the effect of notoriety and publicity, 4) the The audience of parents and district impairment of teacher-student relation­ ships, 5) disruption of the educational proc­ ess, 6) motive, and 7) proximity or remote­ ness in time of the conduct Trustee Anita Varela explained that “The State Commission is not sched­ uled to take this up until their October meeting, well after we will have taken our action” Ron Cooper, Assistant Superintendent Fullerton School District, is allowing district employees who have had children this year to District Approves introduce them to audience attending Fullerton School District centennial celebration at Plummer Auditorium on Sept.2, 1988. New Bilingual Primary Language Assistance Classes is option in which the student will receive Teaching Options an option that is available where concentra­ daily English-As-a-Second-Language tions of Limited English Proficient students (ESL) instruction designed to meet individ­ ______By Kevin Gardner______of the same language at the same grade level ual needs and assist students in acquiring employees sat in stunned silence as the state­ exist. English proficiency. This program exists to ment was read. After a pause, someone from The Fullerton School District Master- These LEP students are grouped together meet the needs of the other 3 programs. the audience asked with obvious frustration, Plan Goal of successfully teaching students in a classroom with fluent English-speaking The Primary Language Instruction “Can you explain to me what that means?” the English language will be approached students. English is the language of instruc­ Classes provide a instructional program that Board Chair John Bedell shot back, “The this year by giving the schools 4 options, and tion with support and assistance given in the utilizes the student’s primary language for man is sick, isn’t he?” providing training at each school which primary language to maintain academic academic instruction, until the student de­ Steadman is an eighth grade teacher at matches their chosen option, according to achievement. velops sufficient English skills to success­ Parks JHS, who was arrested in a Fontana Assistant Superintendent Ron Bennett. The English Plus Program allows for the fully participate in an English instructional bookstore in Oct. 1987 for indecent expo­ The 4 options are: 1) Primary Language grouping of a large number of LEP students program. sure and solicitation. Assistance Classes, 2) English Plus Pro­ with different language backgrounds for This program will be offered at those After pleading no contest to the solicita­ gram, 3) Individual Learning Program, and intensive English language development schools where there are sufficient numbers tion charge, the indecent exposure charge 4) Primary Language Instruction Classes. This “English-Immersion” method has not of students and teachers to establish and previously been offered in the Fullerton maintain a continuous program in the pri­ School District mary language. The Individual Learning Program is an Hazardous Materials Continued from p. 1 conducting her own inspections of hazard­ in Fullerton. ous materials businesses. It is used with all existing and new busi­ These inspections by Julie Kunze cover nesses and industries in the city, and cur­ everything that is disclosed in the above rently costs businesses about $50 for each 4 disclosure process, including each eligible chemicals or fraction thereof reported. This business’s posting of Haz-Mat placards. pays about 2/3 of the existing operational These placards, “indicating the nature and costs, with the other 1/3 bourne by the city, location of flammable liquids, pesticides, according to Martin. poisonous gases, oxidizers and radioactivity and highly toxic materials, shall be posted at The* First submission to the FFD by each busi­ ness of a statement which indicates whether all building entrances and areas where such exis­ materials are stored or used,” according to tence of' or not they use and/or store chemicals of the above amounts. the FFD standards. hazardous If their initial disclosure indicates use/ The placard is diamond shaped and di­ materials at a' storage of amounts greater enough to be vided into 4 color-coded sections: Blue for plant is indicatec considered “hazardous materials”, then they health hazards in the west sector, Red for fire by a diamond pla­ are asked to complete a detailed disclosure hazards in the north sector, yellow for reac­ card similar to this form, which identifies each chemical stored/ tivity or susceptability to releases of energy one, which identifies used by name, amount, and method/location in the east sector, and white for identifica­ the health (blue), flamma­ of storage. tion of the specific hazard in the south sec­ bility (red), and reactivity Next, each business is required to prepare tor. (yellow) of a chemical, and the and submit to the FFD a Business Emer­ The top 3 sectors are further identified by order of severity of each hazard by gency Plan which describes in detail exactly a number from 0 to 4, indicating the degree to which the substance stored/used there is a use of numerical gradings from 0 (no'* what actions will be taken and by whom, in the event of any release or threatened release hazard, and the bottom sector is primarily special hazard) to 4 (extremely dan­ used to indicate with a line through the letter gerous hazard). The bottom white sec­ of a hazardous material at their business. And finally, to assure compliance with the W, the hazards of using water. tion of the diamond is primarily used to ic above, the FFD conducts on-site inspec­ Firefighters upon approaching the scenes tify unusual reactivity with water by a W with a tions. In addition to the regular inspections, of such fires or releases will often use bin­ line through it (see example of typical coding in which have averaged about one every 1-2 oculars to verify from the placard the infor­ the small diamond diagram to the right). This bot­ years for all Fullerton businesses, according mation they should already have available to tom space may also be used to identify a radiation ha­ to Fire Marshall Martin, the new Hazardous the Incident Manager, Martin explained. zard, oxidizing chemicals, corrosives, acids, etc. Materials Specialist is now in the process of In any case, it becomes a quick way of identifying the location of dangerous sub­ stances to the firefighters on the scene. Unique Greeting Cards, Rubber Stamps, Printing “Not all businesses with hazardous mate­ FAX IT-(714) 738-3797 Paper Products Office Supplies rials on site are required to have placards,” 714/738-5222 Gifts, Books Stationery Kunze pointed out. About 50% of them are small and/or limited enough that it is obvi­ PRINK! i Est 1979 ous that their toxics do not pose any signifi­ S ta tio n e rs cant threat to the general public, e.g., gaso­ line stations, cleaners, small welding shops, September is National Cat Month. etc., she indicated. “A copy of Fullerton’s placarding stan­ Enter our cat contest. dards are given to each business, and it GRAPH PRiNT includes a chart indicating the threshold 500 N. HARBOR BLVD. # E FULLERTON, CA 92632 1328 & 1330 E.Chapman Av.Fullerton 870-9550* amounts of different hazardous materials, Continued on p. 11 Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library { Page 6 FULLERTON OBSERVER SPORTS

! Olympic Hoopsters Tune Up on AIA at CSUF Cal State Fullerton went big time August 30 when it few solo breakaways by AIA guards, USA showed a varied hosted a game between Athletes In Action (AIA) and stifling defense throughout. and the United States Men’s Olympic team (USA), won by This enabled them to holddown a well-drilled and smooth the Olympians 91-71. AIA offense, cheered on by an enthusiastic cheering section, Perhaps taking a cue from another big-timer, Red Auer­ long enough for J.R. Reid of North Carolina to take charge bach and the , the Titans served up a steamy in the second half. In fact, the name of this game was J.R.’s arena, in which even the spectators were pouring sweat asserting of his bull-like after the halftime break. before the featured contest began. Despite die uncomfort­ Repeatedly, surrounded by shoving bodies and flailing able climatic conditions, however, the game was a spirited arms of young giants, Reid would turn towards the basket one, with two teams which had never played each other and literally force the ball up through the melee and into the before reacting as if they were traditional crosstown rivals. hoop. Perhaps too much pregame hoopla by the press had Although Robinson, who alternated at Center withe Reid, focused on: USA’s professional superstars of the future, in did not play poorly, he was clearly upstaged by his shorter particular of the United States Naval Acad­ but more rugged teammate. emy and now property of the , and David It was encouraging to see this depth of rugged talent on the Manning of Kansas University and the newest top USA team, because they are sure to need it as they proceed choice of the . against some of their big, rough international com­ As is often the case, neither lived up to their billing, and petitors for the Olympic Gold this fall. This game and earlier several other Olympians outplayed and outhustled them. games against the NBA stars have been played to interna­ Much was also written about this being AIA’s first game tional rules, which seemed to allow much more physical of the year, while USA already had several games with NBA play before fouls were called than do U.S. rules. pick-up teams under their belts. Also contributing heavily to Team USA’s victory were More relevant, probably, was that AIA is a perennial team Charles D. Smith and Vemell Coles, who along with Reid of excellent basketball players who have been playing each scored 14 points. together all over the world for many years, whereas Coach The game’s high scorer, however, was 6 ft.-5 in. AIA John Thompson has just completed naming his final USA forward Zack Jones with 23. He was aided by Lorenzo roster the day before this game. Romar who scored 16 points and Keith Cieplecki with 11. And this disparity, more than either of the other more Scoring by the Olympians was well distributed amongst heralded factors, was evident on August 30; as the USA the 13 players, as Thompson substituted liberally, appar­ Naval Academy graduate David Robinson Team’s offense, especially during the first half, was often ently still looking for a starting five for the upcoming controls the opening tip for the U.S. ragged; at times seeming totally confused and disorganized. “Games”. As he indicated after the game, Thompson is not Olympic Team at their recent game with A tribute to John Thompson’s strong suit at Georgetown in any hurry to name a starting 5 or 7 players, preferring Athletes In Action, held at CSUF. all these years, DEFENSE, was that, with the exception of a instead to encourage them all to be prepared for such roles.

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Olympian J.R. Reid demonstrates the monster dunk, which helped his team take control in the second half of their game with Athletes in Action. Memoria en Aeterna Carolyn Potter Carolyn Potter of Fullerton died August 25 in Anaheim at age 88. Mrs. Potter is survived by her daughter Audrey Kresge of Yorba Linda, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George A. Potter on May 21,1988. Glenn Ferris Kuhns (7.4)871-4347 Monday - Saturday: Glenn Ferris Kuhns of Fullerton died August 20 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. age 86. Mr. Kuhns owned and operated Kuhns 201 'W. Commonwealth Sunday: VSIoon - 4 p.m Wholesale Produce for 40 years. He is survived by his wife Dorothea of Fullerton, Jullerton, e* 926)2 Closed Wednesdays son Richard of Dana Point, daughter Carolyn Morris of Scottsdale, Arizona, sisters Elsie Mitchell of Laguna Hills and Esther Rothaermel of Vista, 5 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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17—“Clean Sweep of Fullerton”, a litter pick-up of cans, bottles, glass, and paper, sponsored by Fullerton Beautiful, 10 am to noon, south side of Bastanchury Rd., near Brea Blvd. Park near Judy Collins will perform Gene Kelly will make a special yellow truck with “Fullerton Beau­ in concert at 8 pm, Saturday, appearance at 8 pm, Friday, tiful” flag. Everyone Come!, 526- September 24, at the La Mirada September 23, at the La Mirada 1664. Civic Theatre. Civic Theatre. SEPTEMBER 13th through 17.24— Nature Programs on 20— Prosthetic and Surgical Assault Network and the Orange OCTOBER 10th birds, insects, and predator/prey Reconstruction for Patients with County Black Actors Theatre, relationships, Oak Canyon Nature disfigurement, a presentation by Social Hour: 7pm; Performance: 13— Varied Chamber Music Center, 6700 Walnut Canyon Rd., Dr. Mark George, Maxillofacial 8 pm at the YWCA Audirorium, Performance by violinist Peter Anaheim, Free, Call 998-8380 for Prosthodontist, and Dr. David 1411 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Tax Marsh and pianist Mary Mark reservations. Furnas, plastic and recon­ deductible tickets: $25 and $50, Zeyen, 8 pm in the CSUF Little 17,24, October 1,8—Watercolor structive surgeon, sponsored by 542-3577. Theatre, GA: $4, CSUF students Lecture-Demonstration Series, the Orofacial Guild of Orange and personnel: $2, 773-2434. County, 7 pm in Providence 23—“An Evening with Gene featuring 5 of Watercolor West’s Kelly”, featuring the legendry 14— “King David’s Watergate: top signature members, including Speech and Hearing Center, 1301 The Fatal Flaw”, an address by Providence St., Orange, Call Jane film star on film and live on Katherine Chang Liu, Linda A. stage, 8 pm in the La Mirada Civic Dr. Bezalel Porten, associate Doll and Duane R. Light, 9:30 am Schrenxel at 639-4990. professor of Jewish history at Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., to 3:30 pm with a lunch break at 21— The Shanghai Acrobats and La Mirada, 994-6310. Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Brea’s Civic & Cultural Center, No. Musicians, presented by Mark sponsored by CSUF’s Museum of 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, $60/ Wilson Productions in association 23— “Third Annual Country Anthropology, Anthropology series, $15/lecture-demo, 990-7730. with the Shanghai Cultural Hoe-Down, sponsored by Placen­ Department, and Anthropology 18— “Miniature Food: Modeling Exchange Agency, 8 pm in the La tia Human Services, featuring Students Association, Room 689 Mirada Civic Theatre, 14900 La square dancing, country music, of McCarthy Hall, Free, 773-3626. in Fimo”, featuring miniaturist Rosemary Scmidt, 1 pm, Fullerton Mirada Blvd., 994-6150. down-home style chicken dinner, 14—“Understanding Medicare Museum Center, 738-6545. 21— “Understanding Medicare and door prizes, 5-9 pm at the Parts A & B”, 1:30-3 pm at St. Backs Community Building, 201 N. 18.25— Sunday Night Dances, Supplemental Insurance”, Jude Hospital, Fullerton, 992-3000, 9-10:30 am at St. Jude Hospital, Bradford Avenue, Placentia, Dona­ Ext. 3323 for reservations, Free. sponsored by the Fullerton Sen­ tion: $4,630-3871. ior Club, featuring music by the Fullerton, Call 992-3000, Ext. 3323 16—Fifth Annual Picnic and “Harmonizers”, and led by Mac for reservations, Free. 24— Poetry Reading: “A Poet Concert Under the Stars, pre­ McCulloch, 7:30 pm in the Fuller­ 22— Orange County’s 100th from Another Planet” by Joe sented by Cal State Fullerton and ton Senior Multi-Purpose Center, 7- Birthday, a presentation by Whittemore, 7:30 pm in the The Friends of the State Univer­ 7:30: Robin Unger teaches the bosa Darrell Metzger, president of Madronna Art Gallery, 307 N. sity, featuring the CSUF Alumni nova, 738-6305. Orange County Centennial Inc., Malden Ave., Fullerton, 871-1196. Band, fireworks, and pre-concert presented by Continued Learning entertainment for the children, 19— “Orange County Museums Experience (CLE), 1 pm in the 24— The Political Woman IV: 6-9:30 pm, CSUF Performing Arts and Galleries”, a lecture by Pat “Power of Women in 88” with Craig, CSUF Atrs-History Pro­ Mackey Auditorium of the Ruby Lawn, Picnics for sal, $7.50 for Gerontology Center on the CSUF keynoter Cindy Marano and 7 adults; $3.75 for children, (must be fessor, sponsored by the Placentia campus, 773-2446. issue-packed panels, sponsored preordered by Sept. 6, 773-2108), Cultural Arts Commission, 7:30 by The Women’s Coalition of or bring your own, Soft drinks, beer pm in the Placentia Library Com­ 22— “Who Will Decide When Orange County and Rancho & wine will be available. munity Room, Free, 993-8232. You Can’t?”, 7-8:30 pm, St. Jude Santiago College’s Women’s Pro­ Hospital, Fullerton, Call 992-3000, grams and Services Committee, 8 Ext. 3323 for reservations, Free. am to 2 pm at Rancho Santiago 23— “For Colored Girls Who College, 17th and Bristol, Santa Have Considered Suicide When Ana, $20, Students $10, 667-3058. the Rainbow Is EnuP’, sponsored by the Orange County Sexual Continued on page 8

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Fullerton singer/ Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theatre V. Schindele actor/dancers auditions, Winter Show, Sept. 29,30, 525-1726 aged 10-14 3:30-5:30 pm, Fullerton Assist. League

Craft artists Brea Gallery Annual Holiday Boutique Marie Sofi Dec. 8-10, Brea Civic & Cultural 671-7731 Center, Application deadline: Sept. 30

Singers/actors 3 men able to play ages 45-60,30-35 Fullerton Bal- Ristorante & 18-25; 2 women 18-55; Dramatic let/Perf. Arts Musical - “Piaf”; Auditions available 992-2553 Lunch Dinner by calling for an appointment. Live Piano Music Now 11:30-2:30 5-10 M-Th Thurs. thru Sat. Nites Mon.-Fri. 5-11 Fri., Sat. Singers Metropolitan Opera Auditions: Oct. 18, Mrs. 9:00 pm . to 1:00 am. OPEN SUNDAY: 5-10 p.m. 9:30 am-4 pm in CSUF’s Little Theatre Schumacher soprano,mezzos & contraltos 19-33, 645-4747 114 W. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, 525-1056 baritones and bases 20-33. 650-0759 Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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24— Judy Collins in Concert, 8 pm in the La Mirada Civic Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La'Mirada, 994-6150. v. » . , . 24,25— 12th Annual Hillcrest Park “Lively Arts Festival” featuring crafts, visual arts, dancing, entertainment, Saturday: Lemon Street Stampers, Fullertowne Strutters, Golden Eagle Jazz Band, George Probert’s Monrovia Old Style Jazz Band, and a Big Band Concert 7:30-10 pm on Sat.; Sunday: The Shanghai Acrobats and Musicians, presented by Folk music by the Not-Too-Finicky Band, Mark Wilson Productions in association with the Shanghai Cultural Exchange Agency will barbershop music by Orange Empire Chorus, perform in the La Mirada Civic Theatre on Wednesday, September 21 at 8 p.m. square dancing by the Ichabod Square Danc­ ers, country music by the Eddie Montana 29—“Orange County, Where We’ve Been — October 7— Imagination Celebration by Trio, Celtic music by The Kids on the Moun­ Where We’re Going, an illustrated tour by “MOMIX”, a 4-person dance company, tain, and mimes Gerard & Sulley, 10am to Dr. Louis Reichman at the Annual Dinner of presented by CSUF as part of their Profes­ 5pm in Hillcrest Park, Fullerton, Free, 738-6594. the League of Women Voters, North Orange sional Artists in Residence Celebrity Series, 25— Pegasus Productions presents: County, 7 pm (no-host cocktails at 6:30 pm), 8 pm in Plummer Auditorium,.773-3371. “Wolftales”, an original musical for children Velvet Turtle Restaurant, Fullerton, $16, 526-2398. October 7-9,13-15—“True West”, a comedy with music, lyrics, and book by Adriane by Sam Shepard, 8 pm on Oct. 7,8, 13-15; Coros and Raun Yankovich, based on the 29,30, Oct. 1,2,6-9,13-16—“The Robber 2:30 pm on the 15th; and 5 pm on Oct 9 in the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood, but Bridegroom”, based on the novella by Eudora CSUF Arena Theatre, 773-3371. told from the wolfs point of view, 1:30 and Welty, music by Robert Waldman, book and 3:30 pm in the La Mirada Civic Theatre, 14,900 lyrics by Alferd Uhry, 8 pm on Sept. 29,30, October 8—“A Birthday Party to Beat All La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, 994-6150. Oct. 1,6-8, and 13-15; 2:30 pm on Oct. 8,15; Birthday Parties” at Knott’s Berry Farm to 26— “Exploring Orange County’s Rich His­ and 5 pm Oct. 2,9,16; in the CSUF Little The­ celebrate Fullerton College’s 75th birthday, atre, 773-3371. torical Architecture”, a slide talk by Diann includes special 75th birthday celebration, gate prizes, and unlimited use of Park Marsh, 7:30 pm in the Fullerton Public Library, October 2—Concert in the Park presented by attractions, $ll/person, 992-7036. 738-6348. the Placentia Cultural Arts Commission and 26—“The Constitution: A Reflection, featur­ featuring “Silvertones”, the big band sounds October 8—“Nite Lite 10 ing the Honorable Charles E. Wiggins, Judge of the Forty’s, directed by Tom Simpson, Kilometer Run”, proceeds to Fine Arts Pro­ Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals plus 3-4 pm in Tri-City Park, Kraemer Blvd. at grams in Fullerton, Call 738-6575 for registra­ Constitution era music, presented by the Golden Avenue in Placentia, Free, 630-3871. tion info. Fullerton Constitution Bicentennial October 2—Dedication Recital of the First October 8—“Discover the Art of Tomorrow: Commission, 7:30 pm in Wilshire Auditorium, Presbyterian Church’s 34-rank Abbott and Communications, a conference to determine Wilshire Avenue at Lemon, Free, 738-6317. Sieker Pipe Organ featuring Recitalist Rich­ future opportunities that lie within the field of ard Unfreid, Professor of Music and Univer­ 28—“How to Succeed in Business”, a talk by Communications, featuring speakers, work­ sity Organist at Biola University performing Susan Russell, the first woman in the Rotary shops, and a Career Faire, 9 am to 5 pm in the works by Bach, Franck, Vierne, Albinoni, Club in Fullerton and President of the Fuller­ CSUF University Center, $40 includes continen­ Debussy, and Widor, 7 pm at the First Presby­ ton Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by the tal breakfast and lunch, Call Manny De LaRosa terian Church, 838 N. Euclid St., Fullerton, Free, YWCA of North Orange County, 7:15-8:18am at 773-3123. YWCA, 321 N. Pomona, Fullerton, $6 includes 526-7701 or 525-4849. lecture and continental breakfast, 871-4488. October 6—“Communications Is Humane”, a October 9—“Know Your Candidates Day” discussion with Dr. Joyce M. Flocken, CSUF for all candidates who have filed as candi­ dates in Fullerton, presented by the Senior i f professor of speech communications, spon­ sored by Continued Learning Experience as Citizens Club of Fullerton, followed by re­ part of their Distinguished Lecture Series, 1 freshments and entertainment, 1:30 pm in the CHIN TING pm in Mackey Auditorium, Ruby Gerontology Fullerton Multi-Purpose Center, 340 West CHINESE POT OF GOLD Center, 773-2446. Commonwealth Avenue, Free, 738-6353. Specializing in Szechwan Cuisine Winner of 1985 Restaurant Writers Silver Award Flute & Classical Guitar • COCKTAILS • CATERING • FOOD TO GO Instrumental • BANQUET FACILITIES R i s t o r a n t e Works Played AVAILABLE Authentic Italian Cuisine Moderately Priced Music for Ask us about our BanqueJ and REGULAR HOURS Private Party Accomodations WEDDINGS Lunch and Special Monday thru Friday 11:30-2:30 OPEN: Lunch: Mon.-Fri.: 11:30-2 p.m. Occasions Dinner Monday-Thrusday 5-9:30, Friday 5-10:30, Dinner: Mon.-Thurs.: 5-10 p.m. Saturday 12-10:30, Sunday 4-9:30 Fri. & Sat.: 5-11 p.m. 990-1670 (We Deliver!) Closed on Sunday 1939 Sunnycrest Drive, Fullerton Aimee Grodsky: Flute Located in Loehman's Shopping Center 136 E. Commonwealth Ave. 738-1977 Fullerton, Ca. 92632 Michael Grodsky: Guitar Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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SEPTEMBER 13th through OCTOBER 10th Art Exhibits

Through September 23—“The Figurative Artist NOW, featuring painting and sculpture by Davidd Batalon and Anne Scott Plummer, West Gallery at Cal State University, Fullerton, Mon. thru Fri., 12-4 pm, Sun., 2-5 pm, 773-3262. Through September 25—“Suburban Visions, Middle Class Dreams”, Kick-off Exhibit for “Photography Inside Out” Orange County Centennial Series, with guest curator Charles Desmarais, director of the California Museum of Photography at U.C. Riverside, and pho­ tographers: Judy Fiskin, Larry Sultan, Laurie Brown, Eileen Cowin, and Joe Deal, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Av., Fullerton, Tues.-Sat.: 10am to 4pm; Sunday; 12-5pm, 738-6595. United Way of Orange County plans its Fifth Annual Sandcastle Contest, Through September 25—“Little Men, Little Women: A Century of September 17-18 at Seal Beach. Saturday’s competition runs between Dolls”, an exhibit of more than 70 dolls and related toys from the 10am and 2pm and Sunday’s from 7am to 3pm. In addition to the con­ 1830’s to the 1930’s, Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, test, disabled attendees and children aged 5-13 may participate in sculp­ 972-1900. ture projects throughout the day on Saturday. Admission is free to the public. Complimentary parking at Rockwell International on Seal Beach Through September 30—Art from the Zhejiang Art School in Boulevard and Westminster Avenue. Free shuttle service available be­ Hangzhou, China, part of a cultural exchange program arranged by tween 9am and 5pm both days. For more Info, call 971-7300. Naomi Jue, Acacia School PTA President, FSD Administrative Office Board Room, 1401 W. Valencia Dr., Fullerton, 447-7400. September 13 to October 14— Watercolor West Exhibit featuring the Through September 30—“On Second Glance”, an exhibit of works by works of top watercolor artists in the west, Brea Gallery in the Brea Kathy Breux, Jackie Burns, Troy Cherney, Martha Jackson, and Civic Cultural Center, No. One Civic Center Circle, Brea, 990-7730. Sandra McCarthy, Madrona Gallery, 307 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, September 13-23—“New Works” - Glass - Wood - Water Color Wed. thru Sat.: 10 am to 6 pm, 871-1196. Collage, featuring 14 artists, Eileen Kremen Gallery, 619 N. Harbor Through October 1—“Created Relics - Works of Modern Antiquity” Blvd., Fullerton, Artists’ Reception on Sat., Sept. 10, l-4pm, 879-1391. by John Abrahamson, Marsha Judd, Jim Reed, and Randye Sandel, October 1-29—“Thrown Porcelain”, decorative and functional pot­ John Thomas Gallery, 209 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Reception for the tery by Lafe and Barbara Gamier and “Woven Shawls” in a variety Artists: Sept. 15,5-8 pm, 87(5-6471. of yarns and ribbons by Elizabeth Serbell and Sherwood Best, Blue Through Oct. 2—“Miniature Perspectives”, featuring more than 100 Frog, 209 N. Euclid Av., Fullerton, 870-9474. displays, including work by prominent Northern California miniatur­ October 1-28—“Wearable Art” featuring 26 artists combines many ists Madelyn Cook and Tom Roberts, Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N. unusual art forms made wearable, Eileen Kremen Gallery, 619 N. Pomona Av., Fullerton, 738-6545. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, 879-1391. Sept. 13,1988 through August 1989—“Changing Faces: A Historical October 5 thru Nov. 5—Etchings by Dave Fox and Paintings by Guest Perspective of Orange County, Second exhibit in the “Photography Artist Deborah W. Gray, Gallery 57, 204 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Inside Out” Series, Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Reception for the Artists: October 8, 7-9 pm. 972-1900. October 6 through Nov. 7—Foxglove Manor in Fullerton has been August 16 through Sept. 16—Color Photography by Jerry McGrath redesigned by 18 of Southern California’s foremost designers, using from his ongoing series titled “Tableaux”, Cypress College Photogra­ the latest in avant garde technology plus beautifully landscaped phy Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Technical Education I Building, grounds, 1537 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, Adults: $10, Stu­ 822-2220, X-322. dents and Seniors: $5, proceeds to benefit the Bowers Museum and Sept. 13 through October 1—Contemporary works by oil painter Orangewood Home for Children, 972-1900. David Jaros from CSUF, Gallery 57, 204 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, 870-9194. September—“A Retrospective”, featuring art work by the past and present Blue Frog Partners of the last 15 years, Blue Frog, 209 N. Euclid Av., Fullerton, 870-9474. September—Watercolors by Ruth Whallon and Photographs by Bernard Kouzel. Also “Images of Recovery” rock sculpture group show, Fullerton Main Library, 738-6348. September—Paintings and Prints by Leonore Pierotti, Hunt Branch Library, 871-9450.

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Page 10, FULLERTON OBSERVER FEATURES ‘Council Needs Exposure to Citizens’ - Bryden Continued from p. 1 office should be non-partisan, and I would over-rides the issue right now because we do everything I could to remind the council- don’t have enough safe bicycle paths. members that these are non-partisan offices. Observer: What about sharing the recrea­ I think that the office of Mayor should be tion trails we have now amongst walkers, rotated as it is in most other cities in Orange bicyclists, and equestrians? County. Bryden: I would prefer to see them have Observer :Hov/doyo\i feel aboutregional parallel but separate paths. It’s very difficult government and what should be Fullerton’s for bicycles and equestrians to share the relationship/policy re. the League of Cities? same trail. SCAG? OCTC? Observer : Are you familiar with the Santa Bryden: I think that regionalism is going Ana River trail and its parallel paths? Is that to be more important in the future. Problems what you had in mind? can’t be solved except by cooperating with Bryden: Yes. our neighbors; neither Fullerton or Orange Observer: Do you think that parallel paths County are an island. could be developed on our existing trails in We must solve problems which are re­ this way? gional with some regional decision making. Bryden: We have to be very cautious with Unfortunately, SCAG has been dominated this. I’m sure that the two community by their staff, and city representatives have groups would have to be consulted with been overwhelmed. respect to trying to share the same trails. We’re going to have to find some kind of That’s going to be a problem, calling for county organization to deal more effectively compromises I’m sure. with the other counties in the SCAG region. Observer: Do you have any ideas on how Observer: What do you see as the appro­ we could make bicycle riding more safe in priate response by local government to the Fullerton? domination of SCAG membership by its Bryden: Probably by contacting some of staff? the employers. Some of them are already Bryden: Local government is going to Mary Evelyn Bryden is shown in familiar position, at a conference installing showers, lockers, etc. to encour­ have to spend more time and resources table, from whence she has chaired the City’s Energy and Re­ age bicycle riding. If the employers are developing its own positions on issues. It’s source Management Committee since 1981. Bryden also served encouraged to do this, and they will be, a matter of staffing. I’ve been impressed on City’s Planning Commission and as Director of UCI’s Project 21. because that’s one of the requirements of the with our Council which has been very in­ dential developments? and covered a wide-ranging number of new AQMD air-quality requirements; then volved with the League of Cities; I think Bryden: Whatever is within the law as subjects by both the candidate and the Ob­ I’m sure the city will have to respond. But that’s right on. eligible projects, we should be creating and server. Since there is insufficient space to it’s going to have to start with the market We’ve also had good representation on coming up with ways to spend that money. include all of this discussion, we will briefly being developed by the employers. the county hazardous materials authority; With respect to Area-3, for example, maybe characterize what we feel were the main Observer: Are you familiar with the land Mr. Ackerman’s been very involved. And we haven’t been creative enough in coming gists. in the West Coyote Hills that is owned by the Linda LeQuire has been involved in the up with creative projects. Ms. Bryden believes that she is the kind of city, and identified on the WCH Mas ter Plan TRIP program. We’ve been lucky in Fullerton in bringing tough councilmember that could negotiate as a Nature Park/Center? Observer: Is there anything SCAG mem­ in sales taxes, but I don’t think we should let with a willing developer to provide decent Bryden: Yes. bers can do, short of spending its own any money slip through our fingers that we housing affordable to very low income Observer: How would you feel about re­ money, to retake control of this body? could use for the general benefit of the city. households in return for help from the City designating some or all of this land as an Bryden: Yes, we can retake control; the Observer: How about industrial projects? in such areas as: land costs, property acqui­ Equestrian Center? SCAG staff is already beginning to get this How do they benefit us? sition, and relocation benefits. Bryden: I would be concerned whether or message, and have recendy opened an Or­ Bryden: They bring jobs. She is also very concerned that this city not we are balancing the size of these ange County office. They are responding to Observer: How about residential? council take the leadership to increase op­ groups? Are we taking care of the greater the fact that there is a great deal of displeas­ Bryden: Residential, only if it helps solve portunities for Fullerton citizens to become need? How many people are in need of an ure with them in Orange County. some of the housing shortage problems. I more informed and involved with the issues Equestrian Center; how many people are in Observer: Has our City Council acted would be very concerned with subsidizing affecting them most. need of a Nature Center? I would suspect responsibly by objecting to SCAG by with­ with that kind of money what I would call She believes that much of the inaction that that I would favor the Nature Center, be­ drawing their membership? upscale housing. has characterized the existing council in cause it has a broader interest. Bryden: As a gesture of their displeasure, Observer: How would you feel about a such areas as affordable housing, bicycle Observer: To what political party do you I can sympathize with what they did. They sign marking your reserved parking spot at safety, energy conservation, and open- belong? are not anti-regional; theyjusthaven’tfound City Hall as: Councilman Bryden. space, etc. has resulted from the isolation of Bryden: I’m a Republican. the regional mechanism which seems fair to Bryden: (loud laughter) I don’t really care its members from the residents. Observer: How do you feel about a major­ them. If I were a councilmember, I would at all. I’m going to be very grateful to have She is prepared to be open to all residents, ity of Republicans on the City Council con­ like to be more aggressive in seeking that that parking space and I don ’ t care what they and responsive to those issues that can spiring to deny a Democratic Councilmem- fairness. put on it I don’t have any problem with that demonstrate substantial constituency. ber an opportunity to serve as Mayor of Observer: What is your position with councilman, council woman thing; I’m a Where constituencies do not exist, she feels Fullerton? regard to using redevelopment monies to generic human. the City can benefit from helping them Bryden: I believe that the city council subsidize commercial, industrial, and resi­ This interview continued for some time develop. Mechanics Earn while They Learn at FC Don’t Miss Out! Here’s an eam-while-you-leam offer—that really spring semester registration procedures, is available in works! Fullerton College Office of Special Projects, in person from Dr. Wenzlaff or through the Office of Special Classes begin Sept. 26 partnership with the Motor Car Dealers Association of Projects on the campus, or by phoning (714) 992-7031. For information, Orange County (MCDA), is offering an all-new specially designed, dealer-sponsored Associate in Arts Degree in AAUW Sponsors Bicentennial Call 738-6575 Automotive Sand Repair Technology. Designed to meet the challenging needs of the automo­ JHS Students Essay Contest tive industry, the degree course not only offers on-the-job In recognition of the Bicentennial of the United States training and pay while the student trains—but also a job Constitution, The American Association of University guarantee upon completion of the two-year program. Women (AAUW), Fullerton Branch have announced In a nutshell, the students attend on-campus morning their sponsorship of an essay contest for the 8th grade classes five days a week and work each afternoon for pay students of Fullerton’s 3 public junior high schools: Ladera Vista, Nicolas, and Parks. under the guidance of master technicians at area dealer­ Essay committee members Norene Stephenson, Kath­ ships. While receiving hands-on learning, students earn leen Huff, and Kathy Asay, along with AAUW President $6 an hour, with numerous pay increments built into the Jeanne Blum, selected the theme, “Heroines of Struggle”. program structure. Students will receive entry instructions from their re­ Fullerton College Automotive Chair Robert Wenzlaff spective schools. Deadline for entries is Nov. 1,1988. said that while 18 selected area dealerships are currently An awards ceremony on Monday Nov. 21, at the Fuller­ involved in this program, more student-dealer cooperative ton Public Library will recognize the winning essay writer partnerships are expected for the spring semester, which form each school with a $50 savings bond prize. begins Jan. 23 (Monday), 1989. AAUW is a non-profit organization committed to edu­ “This degree program was developed to respond to the cation, personal and professional growth and community rapid growth in the automotive service industry,” he said. leadership for women. The not-by-invitation membership “A recent governmental survey indicated a need for is open to all graduates of accredited colleges and univer­ sities. Study and interest groups include Art Encounters, 320,000 newly qualified automotive service technicians Biographies, Drama Readings, International Relations, each year, with some 3,000 for Orange County alone.” Great Decisions, and Literature. Dealerships involved in the initial semester of this New, returning and prospective AAUW members are unique program include Cone Chevrolet, Hansel Oldsmo- invited to the Fullerton Branch September Coffee at the bile, and McCoy and Mills Ford, all in Fullerton. Hunt Branch Library in Fullerton, from 9:30 am to noon Additional information on the program, along with on the 17th.. Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

FEATURES FULLERTON OBSERVER, Page 11 Homeowners Beat Developer at His Own Game The City Council has unanimously upheld a Planning The developer also reported that two homeowner asso­ Commission denial of a proposal by the Fullerton Hills ciations had endorsed his project, and more than 1,000 Development Company to change the land-use and zoning signatures on a petition also favored the Greenbelt Center. designations on a 5.14 acre parcel on the southwest comer of The Newport Economic Group conducted a random, Gilbert Street and Rosecrans Avenue from Low Density targeted survey of people in Northwest Fullerton and found Residential, R-l to Commercial-Greenbelt, so that FHD that 80% of them supported the development, Scott told the could build a neighborhood shopping center there. Council, promising more on that later. That is essentially what happened, but how it happened He also estimated thatcombined sales and property taxes is much more interes ting and entertaining; so bear with us for would enrich city coffers by $300,000/year, and produce 90 a report of this marathon hearing. new jobs. The meeting started off, as such hearings often do, with And all this on an unsightly piece of property on which very persuasive presentations by the applicant developer FHD had been denied permits to build the single family and the various professional consultants he has hired to sell homes, for which it is currently zoned. (It later came out that his proposal. FHD had been offered approval of the permits if they would Apparently, city staff had already been sold, perhaps hold the City harmless on any subsequent suits filed against pleased to see an application of their new “Commercial them by the purchasers of the homes. This has become Diane Oglevie shows City Council a map of Greenbelt” zoning classification in an area with a “Greenbelt necessary in that area, because of the already large number Northwest Fullerton neighborhood around Concept” land-use designation. of suits filed by homeowners against the City because of the proposed shopping center, with dots Nearby residents clearly were not convinced, however, nearby McColl Dumpsite.) indicating homeowners who oppose it. on the subject site. as their overwhelming opposition, leading to the Planning Scott was followed by Fred Bosley, William Lyons Fifty percent indicated that they were very interested in Commission denial of the proposal, demonstrated. Company Vice-President and managing partner of FHD, such a center., a fact which Ms. Lemar labelled “very Since that meeting, FHD has been very busy, however, who explained how they had tried to build homes, and significant”. with a market survey, neighborhood meetings, and several having been blocked from that, had come up with this new The 1,030 signatures of people favoring the center had changes to mitigate the objections of neighboring residents. neighborhood-oriented greenbelt shopping center. been plotted on a map of Fullerton, which she and an Dave Scott, Vice President of the Vanderbilt Group of Bosley enumerated the things FHD had done to accom­ associate held up for the Council and audience to see. This Mission Viejo, pointed these out with the help of a green & modate the concerns of the nearby residents: map would later come back to haunt its creators. white model of the proposed center, which he said would be 1. Introduced a grade separation between the center and Then came the audience testimony, led off by longtime landscaped over 44% of its area. the row of homes directly behind, so that the center is less homeowner and former president of the Northwest Home- visible to them. owner Association, Floyd Sabins. 2. Enclosed the trash containers and moved them back He punctuated his opposition and low opinion of FHD’s into bunkers at the foot of the slope at the rear of the property. claims of community support by asking all those in the 3. Eliminated rear access to the center except for delivery overflowing audience who had been polled by phone or in trucks,which will unload in an area enclosed by a roof and person to stand up - one person responded. sound wall. Then Sabins asked all those who agreed with his opposi­ 4. No fast food restaurants will be allowed at the center. tion to the proposed center to stand - almost the entire 5. Eliminated 1 access driveway from the original plan. audience came to their feet. 6. Limited hours of operation Patrick Hartnet, a nearby homeowner spoke next (he was Then came Jean Lemar, an attractive young woman, later the lone person indicating that he had been called by the referred to by residents as the “Lady in Green”. Ms. Lemar company surveyor) in favor of the center, arguing that there was responsible for community outreach, and she began by were currently no markets within walking distance of his Jean Lemar is explaining to the City explaining the survey which Newport Economics had taken. home, and that the proposed greenbelt center would be much Council, markings on a map of Fullerton, A telephone survey of 102 persons, randomly-selected better than the existing unsightly, vacant lot. indicating residents who favored proposed from a phone directory, resulted in 80% of the respondents Then came Diane Oglevie, who, with the help of neigh­ shopping center in Northwest Fullerton. indicating a positive interest in building a specialty market bors, had also gathered signatures on a petition, this one in Continued on p. 13 Panache Unlimited Hazardous Materials ANTIQUES Continued from p. 5 Hazardous Waste PRESENTS: below which a placard is not required,” The FFD has no real responsibility in this Kunze added. area, except that if citizens observe hazard­ Martin and Kunze assured the Observer ous wastes in public areas, the fire depart­ “Septem ber Mad ness” that every business in Fullerton known to ment is usually the one notified, and there­ the City Of Fullerton either already had a fore usually the agency of government to Business Emergency Plan filed with the respond. Tired of the heat? Come to air-conditioned FFD, or was engaged in the process leading Then it becomes our function to call in the to such. appropriate county, state, or federal agency comfort. 7,000 sq. ft of GENUINE ANTIQUES Inspections to assure compliance with with responsibility in each case, Martin said these requirements are not so far along, The Chief emphasized several times that and COLLECTIBLES. Select items are on sale however, with about 50% of businesses still the greatest contact the average citizen has the entire month of September. Come see the to be inspected, according to Chief Martin ’ s with toxic materials is with those in his own best estimate. household; such as paints, pesticides, clean­ great selection. At the rate that these inspections are cur­ ers, medicines, engine oils, etc. Champagne served every afternoon. Be there! rently occurring, it is expected that inspec­ Asked if the hazardous waste roundups tions of the remaining 50% (about 200 busi­ that have been organized by the county will nesses) will be completed within 2 years, ever be expanded to where each city could The Antique Center of Orange County Martin said. conduct its own at more convenient loca­ tions, Chief Martin explained that that was 349 South State College Boulevard Transport of Hazardous unlikely because of the high costs of: collec­ Fullerton, California 92631 tion, inspection and classification by ex­ Materials Through Fullerton perts, placing in special drams, sealing and (1 mile north of the 91 Freeway) We were also interested in the transport of hauling the drums to approved hazardous Mon. thru Sat.: 10 to 5; Sun.: 12-5 such materials through the city, in view of waste disposal sites. the issues raised by the cleanup of the “We have to take advantage of the econ­ McColl Dump and the recent accident in­ omy of scale which comes from combining volving a large trailer truck loaded with the wastes deposited by residents from all Hydrochloric Acid. over the county,” he said. Martin explained that the City would be We’re quite comfortable with the notified if any substantial shipments of Anaheim site which has been used for pick­ Space Availability hazardous materials were planned within ups so far,” he added. for Fullerton city limits; but that individual shipments. Idee the truck with the HCL Underground Storage Tanks would not be known in advance. A federal law has required that all such Quality When we raised the question of the pru­ tanks be inspected for leakage, since severe dence of shipping such large quantities in a leaks over a period of time could result in single huge truck, in view of the consider­ seepage and contamination of water sup­ Dealers able danger a spill would entail, Martin plies. raised the question of the equal or greater Since Fullerton still pumps half of its probability of a spill with lots of smaller (714) 879-2696 municipal water from city-owned wells, we trucks being used to transport the same total asked Chief Martin about this. quantity. Continued on p. 14 Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

Page 12, FULLERTON OBSERVER NEWS Presbyterians Dedicate Renovated Sanctuary and Organ October 2 Completing the celebration of its Centen­ gan was purchased for the social hall, which nial Year, First Presbyterian Church, Fuller­ served as a chapel for five years. In the ton, will dedicate its newly-renovated sanc­ meantime, plans were underway for both a tuary and 34-rank Abbott and Sieker Pipe new sanctuary and a new pipe organ. Organ at Dedication Services, Sunday, Oct. A Wicks pipe organ of 15 ranks was 2—9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A Dedication designed for the present sanctuary and was Recital will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the same played for the first time on Palm Sunday, day. There will be no admission for the 1958. Subsequently, three additions were recital (see calendar for details). made bringing the organ to 21 ranks. In its one hundred years, First Presbyte­ In 1984, several organ builders were rian Church, Fullerton, has had a number of contacted to evaluate the condition of the musical instruments to lead in worship. The now deteriorating instrument Abbott and first organs, used in the old sanctuary on Sieker, a Los Angeles firm, was engaged in Commonwealth Avenue atMalden Avenue, January, 1987 to renovate and enlarge the were reed instruments. These were replaced organ. by a piano and finally, in 1932, a small pipe The new organ was played for the first organ was installed. time in service on Pentecost May 22,1988 The Canine Companions recently visited St. Jude Hospital and When the Church moved to the present by Maijorie Simmons, Church organist and Rehabilitation Center to demonstrate skills of these specially location on Euclid Street, an electronic or­ Lois Holdridge, Church accompanist trained dogs who help the disabled lead more independent lives. Come Worship with One of Fullerton's Many Varied Religious Congregations

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Valencia Dr. Fullerton 92633 638 E Commonwealth (behind Rusty’s Barbecue) 738-8386 Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER, Page 13 Chavez Explains His 36-Day, Water-Only Fast By Cesar Chavez on an unconditional, water-only fast, commencing at mid­ of moral authority and for all men and women activists who night, Saturday, July 16,1988. know what is right and just, who know that they could or A powerful urge has been raging within me for several As I look back at this past year, I can see many events should do more, who have become bystanders and thus months. I have been struggling against it. Toward the end of that precipitated the fast, including the terrible suffering of collaborators with an industry that does not care about its last week this urge became insistent. I resisted again but my farm workers and their children, the crushing of farm worker workers. efforts were in vain. rights, the denial of fair and free elections and the death of How can we confront the enormity of the corporate sin It was at that time that I resolved, with God’s help, to go good faith collective bargaining in California agriculture. that threatens our people? All of these events are connected with the great cause of The fast is finally a declaration of non-cooperation with justice for farm worker families. supermarkets who promote and sell and profit from Califor­ This fast is first and foremost personal. It is something nia table grapes and who are just as culpable as those who I feel compelled to do. It is directed at myself. It is a fast for manufacture the poisons and those who use them on work­ the purification of my own body, mind and soul. ers, on our land and on our food. The fast is also a heartfelt prayer for purification and It is my fondest hope that our friends, everywhere, will strengthening for all of us—for myself and for all those who begin a great movement of non-cooperation with supermar­ work beside me in the farm worker movement, whatever the kets; that people will resist, in a myriad of nonviolent ways, work we do. the presence of grapes in the stores where they shop. It is a fervent prayer that, together, we will confront and During the past few years I have been studying the resist, with all our strength, the scourge of poisons that plague of pesticides on our land and on our food. I have read threatens our people and our land and our food. the literature and met with the experts. I have talked to There is no doubt that we work hard at the many tasks workers and listened to the children and the families; I have within our movement, but the times we face truly call for seen with my own eyes their anguish and their suffering. more from us. Do we carry in our hearts the sufferings of The evil is far greater than even I had thought it to be; farm workers and their children? it threatens to choke out the life of our people and also the life Do we feel deeply enough the pain of those who must systems that support us all. work in the fields every day with these poisons...or the It will not be eradicated by more studies or by legisla­ anguish of the many families who have lost their loved ones tive hearings or executive power. It will take our combined to cancer...who fear for the lives of their children... who have energy and influence in the market place to change the cycle lost their babies through miscarriage... who agonize over the of poisons and destruction and death that threatens our outcome of their pregnancies... who are raising their chil­ people and our world. dren with deformities... who ask, with fear in their voices, The solution to this deadly crisis will not be found in the “Where will this deadly plague strike next?” arrogance of the powerful but in solidarity with the weak and Do we feel their pain deeply enough? I know I don’t— the helpless. and I am ashamed. I pray to God that this fast will be a preparation for a It pains me to see that some of our own members are still multitude of simple deeds for justice, carried out of men and cooperating with those who grow and sell the poisoned food women whose hearts are focused on the suffering of the poor we all eat. and who yearn, with us, for a better world. Together, all It pains me that we continue shopping at stores that offer things are possible. grapes; that we eat at restaurants that display them; that we are too patient and understanding with those who serve them Cesar Chavez, President of the United Farmworkers, to us. ended his Fast for Life on August 21,1988, in Delano, 36 It is also true that some workers, because of fear or days after it began. Fullerton businesspeople are showing off a ignorance or apathy, unwittingly assist the growers in then- “Fast for Life” t-shirt, commemorating His fast was picked up by the Rev. Jesse Jackson for 3 Chavez’s 36 day fast, at a recent fundraiser pesticide madness, and that all of us are too accepting of this days; then by Robert Blake, and then by Martin Sheen; then for the Orange County Friends of the Farm poisonous assault on our people, our communities and our by James Olmos; then by.... Workers in Corona del Mar. The OCFFW food. The Friends of the Farmworkers in Orange County was formed in Fullerton over 20 years ago. What have we done, you and I? What have we done that have joined the boycott of markets continuing to carry is sufficient to stop this evil in our midst? grapes; currently tar getting Ralph'sand Safeway Markets. The fast is also an act of penance for those in positions Council Rejects Greenbelt Shopping Center Continued from p. It markets located 3 miles from the subject investment; Lyons is one man with many one within 1.25 miles of McColl have paid opposition to the commercial development. site, “we took our petitions door to door,” investments,” she added. a price, and they should be prepared to pay When she held up her map showing the she said. The next speaker, Stephanie Burke, was a their price too. “You should be worried locations of the more than 600 signatures, She went on to warn the councilmembers property manager from a nearby La Mirada about a boycott of your market in view of the she indicated that her whole map would fit not to fall into the trap of feeling sorry for the shopping center, who, predictably, opposed strong neighborhood opposition to it” he into the upper left comer of FHD’s map, and William Lyons Company. “They’re in the the FHD proposal, questioning whether or admonished them. included only the neighborhoods which same boat with all the rest of us homeown­ not it was needed, in view of the difficulty A man who lives behind the proposed immediately surround the proposed center. ers, with one big difference,” she said. she and others are having keeping their retail market said that “this antiseptic model Instead of soliciting signatures in front of “We are many residents each with one tenants. doesn’t show the impact of this develop­ She also pointed out that despite being ment on our neighborhood.” separated in grade from nearby residents by After describing the noise, debris, and 200 feet, she still gets complaints from them congestion of another Pacific Ranch Center about her center. in Laguna Niguel, he asked the Council- To which Councilmember Norby members, “Knowing what you do about this quipped, “Sounds like you’re telling us we development would you buy my house?” shouldn’t have approved your shopping Vivian Coleman said that she bought a center, and should now turn it back into home in the vicinity of McColl for $220,000 residential property”. and sold it a few years later for $400,000. A Pat Cross also supported the new center, working mother, she would like a market saying that she hated to have to drive to a where she wouldn’t have to wait in line. She market more than a mile away for conven­ said the Bluff Homeowners favored the ience items, and then to have to wait in line project. when you get there. She said she would Betty Poriss spoke in opposition, saying appreciate the quality produce that the that she expected the property to develop promised Pacific Ranch Market would of­ residentially if we could just wait a bit fer. longer. You May Need It More Charles Monte spoke for the Amberwood She then brought the house down when Homeowner Group in opposition to the she said, “I also agree with Mr. Saddler; he market and the traffic it would bring. “We said it all - but I still have some more to say.” Than Your Car Does. already have enough markets and too much Another longtime Northwest Fullerton traffic.” Homeowner Association leader, Bill Donee TOPPING CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER “People who want to pay $ 13/lb for meat spoke next, and he went to considerable can go to Christian’s Market We recom­ lengths to prove that there was no need for mend other uses be found for this property,” additional retail space on this site, in view of • Headache • Cleansing and Rejuvination he added. the many vacancies in centers all around this • Low Back Pain • Insurance Accepted Sue Hackett told the Council that this neighborhood. • Neck and Shoulder Pain Workman’s Comp project would negatively effect the quality He strongly disputed the developer con­ '• Sports Injuries Personal Injury of her life in many ways; lowered property tentions of insubstantial increases in traffic values, increased noise and traffic, more congestion with his own computations of Dr. David Topping difficult and less safe egress from El Rancho the average numbers of trips that would be Hours e Commonwealth „ Vista onto Gilbert, and increased crime generated per day by a retail center of this M. 1. F 9 6 Saturday 9 12 (714) 870-5002 4 from more people hanging around the center size. 0»>Ncd ThurMlay and Sunday

Citrus were all mentioned by Hackett who said she “This property, contrary to what the de­ ★ Evening appointm ents available 1324 W. Commonwealth Ave. CO| F t 1 Topping lives alone and is fearful. veloper has said, has never been zoned Fullerton, CA 92633 Chiropractic Gary Smith told the applicants that every­ Continued on p. 16 Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

P a g e K FULLERTON OBSERVER FEATURES White Aryan Resistance in Fullerton Area Their racist, anti-semitic literature found posted in shopping center parking lot in Yorba Linda Thompson described his current occupations as part By Ralph A. Kennedy Drug Store parking lot in Yorba Linda), are ugly and filled with hatefullness. time IBM computer salesperson and part time for a security If one is interested in understanding the motivation of Eric admitted that these were very popular with some of outfit. Caucasian South Africans who have been clinging so des­ the “skin-heads”. “These are young white kids much like How did he come to these extreme views? When other perately to their racially separatist system. Apartheid, one vigilantes and not associated with our group,” he claimed. has no further to go than Placentia to find America’s own He also denied any special animosity towards other “ WHITE MEN white separatists, the White Aryan Resistance (WAR). racial groups, butduring his discussion with the Observer he According to their area coordinator, Eric Thompson, spoke of the danger of whites mixing with blacks and browns Built this nation !! , the White Aryan Resistance is an umbrella group for many and causing a degeneration of the Aryan culture. like-minded groups, such as the National Socialist Party, W AR’s North Orange County coordinator seemed con­ Identity Christians, Klu Klux Klan, etc. vinced that the deterioration of poor ethnic minority neigh­ Although Thompson would not tell the Observer how borhoods to which he referred was due to their lack of pride many supporters he had in this area, he did boast that, “we and not their economic status. have as many as we would need to control this area.” “White Aryan Resistance supports the self-determina­ Like, the South African minority, the WAR is firmly tion of other races and cultures. The inteference and med­ committed'to separation of the races, in order that each may dling in the affairs of other races and nations is not in the best preserve its own racial/cultural purity from being “degener­ interest of the White race,” reads a WAR pamphlet which ated” by “race-mixing”. Eric sent to the Observer. But Thompson repeatedly identified the common en­ Asked how WAR planned to accomplish its separatist emy as the white traitors who do not have sufficient pride in goals, Thompson said that it could happen in two ways: 1) their cultural heritage to fight to keep it pure. through negotiations between the different racial groups, or These included corporations which keep exporting the 2) through a winner-take-all war. jobs of white working class Americans by moving their Asked how he expected to win such a war, in view of the plants to Red China or other third-world countries where obvious minority status of such a viewpoint throughout the they can find ample supplies of cheap labor; and Jews, who U.S. and the world; Thompson said, “Our loyalty will give run lots of things (especially the TV Networks) and who are us an advantage.” the enemies of blacks and other races, according to Th­ He went on to say, “We are willing to die for future ompson. generations of white children. We feel obligated to nature to Although he denied that WAR was a hate group, the keep our racial/cultural strain pure and uncontaminated.” WHITE MEN stickers which they make and distribute (see replica on this According to their pamphlet, “White Aryan Resistance page, which was found stuck to lamp posts in the Thrifty feels no obligation to send thousands of white military Are this nation ! personnel to distant lands to get killed for the purpose of enforcing the corporations’ greedy desires for cheap labor This is the logo used by WAR on their GET OUT! and economic feudalism, which has caused all these wars brochures and business cards. that whites have fought and died in.” © Eric is no outsider to Orange County; he has lived here kids were watching cartoons on TV, Eric was watching the FILTHY JEW PIGS! all his life. He is 27, and has told us that he has 2 brothers and News. Over the years, he has been noticing how the country 1 sister, who although they are not “on the front lines with is degenerating and becoming more permissive, as in the WHITE ARYAN RESISTANCE P.O. BOX 1616 PLACENTIA, CA. 92670 him, do agree that race-mixing is bad.” language tolerated on TV and in the movies. He graduated from El Dorado High School and reported “My mom and dad lived in Garden Grove when it was This is a reduced replica of the ugly stickers produced by the WAR. that he has also earned BS and MA degrees from UCI in like a garden. Now the Vietnamese have taken over and it’s Political Science and Psychology. not a garden anymore,” he said. 39 Local Underground Facilities Unmonitored Continued from p. 11 Merryman said. able to enforce the inspections and permit­ groundwater contamination, he said. He told the Observer that it was the county ‘Thirty-nine of the 158 facilities with ting regulations on these 39 businesses by There are 560 such facilities in Orange health department, not local fire depart­ tanks, however, have not yet been permit­ early next year, he added. County (less the Cities of Orange and Santa ments who were responsible for these in­ ted, nor are they being monitored for leaks; Of 39 Fullerton underground tanks which Ana, which do their own underground tank spections and any corrective actions re­ and these are the ones I am concerned about, were found leaking, 18 have been remedied inspecting and permitting), which to date quired. ’’said Merryman. and the other 21 are all in the process of have neither been permitted or are being “We have a file of all those that are in use, Asked why only 3 of 158 facilities have correcting the condition, Merryman re­ monitored, according to Merryman. since they do involve storage of hazardous been fully permitted, and why 39 are not ported. None of these have involved any materials,” Martin said. even being monitored; Merryman explained “And we do monitor the installation and that since the mandatory testing of these removal of tanks where this is the potential underground tanks has revealed some cases with Angus McIntosh for explosions, and permits must be issued of leaks, resulting in costly removals and About Fullerton by the FED for such activities,” he added. replacements, several of the largest compa­ Continued from p. 4 “I can say that there have not been any big nies have embarked on an aggressive pro­ student at Cypress College, has won both leaking tanks in Fullerton; and the worst gram to replace all their tanks with double- Garza Acting Director of state and county scholarships offered for tanks have already been removed,” Martin walled, doublelined tanks with built-in County Democrats legal secretarial studies. monitoring-alarm systems, a less-costly said. The Orange County Democratic Party At a dinner sponsored by the Orange process than waiting for a tank to leak before This statement was at least partially con­ have hired Paul Garza Jr. of Fullerton as County Chapter of the California Associa­ replacement. firmed by Bob Merryman, Head of the acting Executive Director, according to tion of Legal Secretaries Inc., Sept. 15. “This has so absorbed our work force that Environmental Health Section of the Or­ Party Chair John Hanna. DeBoer will receive both the $200 county we have a big backlog of facilities needing ange County Health Care Agency. Garza, 40, is a graduate of CSUF and most association scholarship and a $600 Eula “Of the 406 underground tanks at 158 to be held accountable for their tanks,” recently an instructor/coordinator with the Mae Jett Scholarship from Legal Secretaries explained Merryman. facilities in Fullerton, none have been found North Orange County Community College Inc. . Barring other calamities, we hope to be to be contaminating the water supply,” District He served recently as an alternate dele­ gate for Michael Dukakis at the 1988 Demo­ BIBLE BRIEFS! cratic Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Dial (714) 871-5445 for Daily Bible Message! Hay Nghe Mau-Truyen Thanh-Kinh Vao Moi ThifNam DeBoer Wins Two Legal ______(Cac Ngay Khac Bang Tieng My)______Secretarial Scholarships Wendy DeBoer of Fullerton, a business THE CARPET PLACE Lorson’s Books & Prints T-1. « , ..A t . ■■»», For WHY PAY RETAIL??-"One Room or the Entire House” ’ that WE MANUFACTURE CARPET — YOUR CHOICE OF COLOR special Remnants • Custom Rugs • Apartment Carpet gift! Free Estimates. factory close outs up to to% off •Open 6 days 8am-6pm 4 4 7 - 0 2 ^ 7 526-2523 10am-5:30pm, Mon.-Sat. |116 West Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton Courtesy of Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 15 FC to Net $100,00 Issuing Its Own Traffic Citations ______By Bruce G. Bailey______A Fullerton Police Department spokes­ person said that this new campus enforce­ Beginning Oct. 1, Fullerton College will begin issuing their own citations for parking ment system would enable the FPD patrol officer currently assigned to such duties to violations, netting the college over $100,000 per year, according to Andy De- put more effort into other areas. Crane, FC’s Vice President of Administra­ DeCrane emphasized that even though tive Services. the college will soon be issuing their own citations, these will have no effect on a The campus safety officers will patrol with a device known as an “AutoCite”, a student’s academic record. On. the other hand, “I want students to mini computer-printer about the size of a know that these citations are just as serious hand-held radio. as if they had been issued by the FPD.” According to DeCrane, “The AutoCite “They will go on their driving records, will enable our officers to input all the data on the vehicle, press a button, and have a and if they are pulled over for some viola­ printed citation issued. tion, or seek to renew their registration, the At the end of the day, each AutoCite will fines will have to be paid,” he added. be hooked to a main-frame computer and the The AutoCite is state-of-the-art equip­ ment, designed and manufactured by En­ data will be transferred to an agency in Santa Ed Paul (on the left), Chair of the Fullerton Constitutional Ana. forcement Technology Inc. of Santa Ana, and already being used in a number of cities. Bicentennial Committee, and Howard Wood, member, show the This agency will collect, collate, and store proclamation they received from the City Council, declaring the the data as well as notify the DMV in cases It is capable of storing 30,000 violations, signaling habitual offenders, and issuing week of September 17-23 as “Constitutional Week” in the City of where fines have not been paid in the allot­ Fullerton. The final event planned by this committee features ted time. >250 tickets per load. former Congressman, now Appeals Court Judge, Charles E. Fullerton College, by issuing its own cita­ Wiggins in Wilshire Auditorium, Fullerton on September 26. tions, stands to gain almost all the revenues generated by the fines. “If we can get 50% to 60% of the violators to pay their fines, we City Library’s Bookmobile Goes High Tech can collect about $120,000. The computer Fullerton Public Library’s Bookmobile is bile, to improve service and exchange infor­ end-of-the-day tasks that previously had to agency will get about $ 1 per ticket, DeCrane now using a state of the art, multiple radio mation with the main library computer. be performed on a computer terminal at the explained.” repeating system designed and developed The Bookmobile staff is now able to per­ main library. The additional money will be used to by Dataradio Inc. form functions such as placing reserves and Staff can now inform Bookmobile bor­ upgrade the safety patrol, pay salaries, and It comprises a remote computer-type ter­ registering new borrowers, not previously rowers of the current availability of a title may even reduce parking costs for the stu­ minal with a lite pen located in the Bookmo­ possible, thus eliminating the necessity of from the Main Library or Hunt Branch. dents, he added. Classifieds: P.O. Box 7051, Fullerton 525-7225

FOR RENT Guide to Classifieds Free Classified Ads workshop will be from 6 9 pm on Piano Lessons Condo For Rent FOR RENT As a community service, the Observer Mondays in the Fullerton Main Public Experienced piano teacher with doctorate is offering free Classified Ads as space Library, Tuition $15, 255-1221. Off Rosecrans, between Euclid & Beach FOR SALE in piano performance, seeking serious allows to Fullerton Non-profit organiza­ students. Beginners through advanced Blvd. Clean, safe area near parlc. Private tions which are offering something free EMPLOYMENT Children/adults welcome. Lessons in my owner. 1BR/1 Ba, A/C, Frig., W/Dryer, to the community, e.g., rides, child care, English Grammar/Composition pool/jac., car port, mini-blinds, drapes, CLASSES food, clothing, tutoring, etc. In addition, English Tutor. CSUF B.A. w/honors. Fullerton home. Please call 773-1191. carpet, private wood-deck, patio entrance. SERVICES there is no charge for Lost and Founds. Composition, Grammar, all levels, All other ads will be published in one $675 + deposit. Call Agnes at 633-1663. CHILD CARE including ESL students. Improve your “Stay at Home” issue, which is circulated for 2 weeks, for writing, pronunciation, vocabulary. Plan MISCELLANEOUS a flat fee of $2. Ads must be 50 words or “Stay @ Home”( a service; not an agency Share Large House less. for now through summer, a i l 441-2210. providing live-in, screened homemakers LOST and FOUND 9-11 a.m., M, T, Th only. Room/unfumished in E. Fullerton, 5 min. The above policy does not apply to ads forhomebound and convalescent Your for businesses, which cost $4 per to CSUF, available immediately, full PERSONAL supervisor & consultant is an 18-yr O.C. column-inch per issue, payable in ad­ Computer Literacy Class resident References submitted You are house priveleges, laundry rm, large back­ vance. The editor reserves the right to yard, quiet neighborhood, no smoking, edit or reject any ad. Computer Literacy Class for adult the employer. One flat fee. Applications Male/female, references, $325/mo. + 1/4 EMPLOYMENT Send ads to the Fullerton Observer, P. beginners or those seeking knowledge for live-in employment now accepted utiliUes. Call Karin 870-6799 evenings or Receptionist Needed O. Box 7051, Fullerton CA 92634 at about personal computer systems, (references and car required). 773-9475, least 10 days prior to the issue in which lv. message. Will answer all calls. software, vocabulary. Hands-on. Leave message. Desperately seeking a sharp receptionist you with your first ad to appear. Examples of programs and many for a professional optomelric practice. Payment must accompany your ad. CHILD CARE Senior Housing Alternative Must be skilled in the lost art of thinking, personal uses. 3/class, 7hours/2sessions. YMCA Senior Daycare Openings Feeling the rent pinch? Want companion­ capable of welcoming patients, making $50/person. Call Martha Hitchens at (714) 870-9347. The YMCA Senior Daycare Center at ship? Need for security? Try Fullerton appointments, answering phones, & light Homemakers Needed 1414 S. Brookhurst, Fullerton, currently Shared Housing. Call (714) 738-6894. typing. Must project a warm image and Homemakers are needed for part time St. Jude Hospice Classes has 3 openings in its daycare program for work well with people. positions with Home Helping Hands, a A 30-hr, course, starting June 16. '6:30-9 the frail elderly (over 60). For more info, FOR SALE Call (714) 738-6902 and ask for Harvey. non-profit agency serving the frail elderly pm, Thurs. and Fri. thru July 8 plus 9 am- call Sue Kaiser at 526-7755. ANTIQUES of Orange County. Male/female, 18 plus, 4 pm on Sat., June 18,25, and July 9. a i l Only AnUque Mall in Fullerton. 45 Admitting Clerk transportation required. 9-30 hours/week. 871-3280, X-3680 if interested. Extended Daycare Openings quality dealers in 7,000 air-condilioned Admitting clerk needed, weekends & $5.50/hr plus mileage. Call 870-0820 The FSD has a limited number of square feet 349 S. State College Blvd., nights, part time, 5 days/week with full from 9 am to 5 pm. SERVICES openings for children K-6 in 7am-6pm Fullerton (just south of Commonwealth) benefits. Brea Hospital summer childcare programs at Rolling (714) 879-2696. Neuropsychiatric Center Volunteers Wanted Interior Design Services 875 N. Brea Blvd., D’Ann Interiors offers a full line of pro­ Hills and Valencia Park, Schools. Three Orange County Mental Health Associa­ Brea, Ca. 92621 fessional interior design services at sessions are offered: 6/20-7/15; 7/18-8/5; Sacrifice Desert House tionseeking volunteers to help evaluate 529-4963, ask for Cheryl Colson, X-275 reasonable rates. Featuring Draperies, and 8/8-8/26. a i l Shirley Jordan at Fullerton lady needs cash buyer for 2BR, licensed board & care homes for the “A warm & caring place" Wall Coverings, Furniture, Upholstery, 447-7590 for more info. 1 Bath, in-town house with large fenced mentally disabled. Call Carol, 547-7559. and much more, a i l Shirley Thiele at lot, refrigerator, range, natural gas, city (714) 870-1202. Child Care References water, electricity. Excellent rental, Fun Weekend Job Volunteer Center of Orange Child a r e References in home and/or at retirement, or second home. New Stater Fri., SaL, and/or Sun. - You choose when. Centers. Please call Children’s Home Bros., Thrifty, Naugles, etc. Blue skies County-North Job Openings: Give out free samples in grocery stores Chores Unlimited Society of Orange County at 543-2273. here and friendly people. $33,000. Call Recentionlst/Typist: Good telephone within 10 miles of your home. Join us! Housecleaning, Errands run, Pick-up & 526-3967 or 29-Palms (619) 367-7208. and typing skills; some job-related a i l Bev at KDS Marketing: 526-0505. errands. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Deliveries, atering, Party Arrangements, MISCELLANEOUS Hoisesitting, and Home care. Are you Parking Lot Sale preferred. Can be two, 20 hr/wk positions Wanted: Part Time Housekeeper moving? Let us do your packing! Sept. 17,8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the or one 40 hr/wk position. Salaried, based Prefer Senior who enjoys kids. After­ Political Influence Offered Call (714) 447-3168. Momingside Presbyterian Church, on $5.50-$7/hr. noons from 3 to 5:30 p.m. $60/week. How to win friends and influence your Raymond Ave. at Dorothy Lane. Assistant to Court Referral Program: a i l Ken at 447-3452 from 7-9 a.m. Mayor, Governor, Senator, and even your Refreshments. Books, toys, clothes, Interviewing and placement of court- President.. Join the League of Women furniture, baked goods... Proceeds to referred clients in community service CLASSES Free Lawn Service Voters of North Orange County That's right! Receive up to 2 free services Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service. endeavors; help with records and reports; Spanish Conversation Class representing: Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, some job-related errands. 20 to 30 hrs/ after the first month of paid service (aver­ La Habra, Placentia and Yoiba Linda, Intermediate/Advanced Spanish Conver­ wk. Bilingual (Spanish/English) age yard). Weekly service for an average a i l 526-2398 or 528-7950. Pick-Up Truck Needed sation class: conversation, grammar as preferred. Salaried, based on $6.50 to lawn is $12/visit; Bi-weekly service, $30/ Wanted: A 3/4 to 1/2 ton pick-up truck in needed, read Spanish language newspa­ $7.50/hr. month. Senior Citizen Discount! 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Scholarships Available Program : Administrative, supervisory Residential and Commercial Painting at Western State University has scholarships and grant management experience. Full­ reasonable prices. available for the Fall semester 1988: time, salaried - $17,000 to $19,000/yr. Reading Tutor Workshop Free Art Prints to Non-Profits a i l us for adresses of examples of our Two to Legal secretaries or paralegals. For information/applications on the The Literacy Volunteers of America, work in your neighborhood! 1000’s of discontinued art prints free to Two to “safety sworn” law enf. persons, above 4 positions, call Beverly Cariton- Fullerton Affiliate, are conducting a 6 David B. Ewing.: 879-8825. schools, daycare centers, etc. Perfect for Two to Community College Grads. Each Hoffman at (714) 526-3301. mtg. workshop for volunteer, basic- child craft Call Paula at 996-2100. reading tutors, starting July 11. The valued at $22,000. a i l 738-1000, X-231. 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Page 16, FULLERTON OBSERVER NEWS City Accused of Bias Against Motorhomes The evening Fullerton City Council meet­ such motor homes parked in front of resi­ ing of Sept. 6 was certainly one to be remem­ dences. bered; as a church congregation, Northwest As the picture shows, their home pro­ Fullerton homeowners, and Mrs. Eileen trudes to within a couple of feet of the Anders ack in turn dealt city staff and devel­ sidewalk. Karen Atkinson, the City’s CEO, opers three consecutive “defeats”. explained that this is a passive ordinance, in The first two issues occurred earlier in the that it is only enforced when the city re­ meeting and are reported elsewhere in this ceives complaints. paper. Other larger and much less attractive The coup de grace came at the end of this vehicles can legally be stored without the marathon session, during the “public com­ setback, if it can be shown that the owners ment” part of the agenda, when East Fuller­ need to use them in their employment. ton homeowner and former real estate agent, Other larger vehicles can also be stored on Eileen Andersack, stepped to the podium a property without setback, if they are and didn’t leave until she had persuaded parked next to the side or rear property lines. staff and council to reconsider an ordinance The Observer noticed examples of each of which she had recently been cited for violat­ these on the same block with the ing. Andersack’s. Eileen Andersack shows how her motorhome is parked at her East When Mrs. Andersack and her husband Mrs. Andersack contended that the ordi­ Fullerton home, about 4 feet from the sidewalk. A City Ordinance, bought their present home on East Nut­ nance was discriminatory against motor which she is challenging, requires a 15-foot setback. wood, they brought their 19-foot motor- homes, unevenly enforced, and unknown to home with them, in which they both looked most of the community, including even the forward to traveling during their retirement North Orange County Board of Realtors. years. Without indicating whether or not they As she tells it, “Then four weeks ago, an agreed with her evaluation of the Ordinance, _____ By Ellen Morgan Boag______funny or shower walls green with mold are anonymous telephone call changed our the council apparently agreed that it could I spoke to our eldest granddaughter on the acceptable. (I must remind him of that.) lives.” stand some review; and that pending the telephone the other day. I asked her how she Then there is model glue and those little She was referring to a call from an un­ outcome of such a review, her citation was enjoying her visiting cousins. She emit­ pots of paint sons need for their hobby. If the named person to the Fullerton Code En­ would be put on hold. ted a totally negative sound and with eight weather is right, you can force them to work forcement Officer, complaining that the As Mrs. Andersack reminded the Coun- year old disdain said, “They’re boys.” outside, but otherwise the creative process Andersack’s motorhome was in violation of cilmembers, “Laws are not made to benefit I was surprised, I always thought boys goes on in the house and some of that perma­ City Ordinance 15.17.050, which require^-a the majority, but to protect the minority.” - were great to have around. She said they’re nent stuff may wind up on the carpet, once 15 foot setback from the sidewalk for all Blacks tone. loud and they run through the house. on the draperies. The father of three girls got on the phone. Boys eat an astonishing amount of food. A He said, “Boys are so different from girls, person is apt to forget that until there is a Greenbelt Center Rejected was I like that?” He hastily added they’re young guest. One of our favorite growing Continued from p. 13 nice kids, but it’s disconcerting. friends enjoys a whole chicken as part of a on this property. anything other than residential,” he empha­ That’s very interesting. I never thought meal. He’s in great shape, so it must be right. Furthermore, she contended, they have sized, thus putting additional burden of about it, having children of both sexes. I do I was embarrassed to find out that before not been denied building permits; they have proving a compelling reason for the pro­ remember a neighbor furiously telling me he comes to our house for dinner, he has a just refused to accept them with the hold- posed rezoning on the FHD Company. my son and his friends were juvenile delin­ little snack; a whole can of tuna, pasta, a harmless conditions. After the overwhelming predominance of quents. pizza or some other little “hors d’oeuvre”. “I have never seen a General Plan change this opposition testimony, a seemingly, They readily admitted to sliding down her We went to a restaurant which we all approved as a matter of convenience,” she somewhat shell-shocked Dave Scott re­ iceplant. Eight year olds harassing a lady enjoyed very much, but he thought the por­ said. turned to try and save the day for FHD. who was always scolding them. tions very small. It was normal, really nor­ Councilmember Norby followed and af­ He claimed to have 25,000 square feet of They would never even step on the garden mal. ter also opposing the proposed land-use and tenant interest in his center even before its across the street The owner had a theory, Boys are different. They hate to dress up, zone changes, he took the opportunity to approval and without any advertising. you can either fight kids or join them; he but when they do, they look so nice—gives chastise those Northwest Fullerton home- He reiterated his position that 80% of the chose the latter. Took them to the Orange you a glimpse of the future. owners who have been jumping on the people in Northwest Fullerton favored such County fair. Believe me, they respected all They’re generous when they manage to a use, and, in view of the considerable bene­ McColl law suit against the City. his wishes. remember special occasions. It’s a surprise fits to the City of Fullerton, the other 20% “There are no villains in this situation Sisters do not usually appreciate brothers, when someone tells you how polite and shouldn’t be allowed to sidetrack such a tonight. McColl is a difficult problem for not in growing up years anyway. If the boys charming he is. You know the struggle was project. But the Council didn’t agree. which none of us are responsible,” he said. are older, they want you out of the way, if worth it and you wait expectantly for these Councilmember LeQuire started by say­ “Law suits are sometimes like lotteries younger, they’re in the way. admirable traits to surface at home. ing that she didn’t think that the developers where you all expect to win, but in the long I told a girl in junior high that the daughter When they get a little older and start a had been able to demonstrate a compelling run we all lose. Actually, that’s why we’re in of one of my friends was crazy about her serious pursuit of the female, they’re tough need to change the General Plan and zoning this mess.” teenage brother. She looked astonished, to live with, but then so are their sisters. “The burden of proof is on the applicant “Him,” she said, “Who would want him?” Take heed, little granddaughter, when for these changes and he hasn’t accom­ She couldn’t even see what a fox he was. you say the word “boys” and the tone of your plished that. Therefore, I can’t support any In my limited experience boys are not as voice is quite different than it is now, your of them,” he added. untidy as girls. Maybe it’s just because they daddy’s memory will go into high gear and Councilmember Catlin said that, “It is don’t have as many clothes to pile up on the he’ll become a tiger. hard to see the hardship that the Lyons floor, or makeup to spread around the bath­ That’s when you’ll need all the skills Company has from not developing these 18 room with a dash of nail polish on the you’re learning to handle papa. lots, when they have already developed over counter. I guess boys are a surprise if you’ve a 300.” On the other hand, girls don’t think toad­ family of girls; but you’ve not seen anything Mayor Ackerman concurred with the stools growing in a damp cupboard are yet—wait a few years. other Councilmmebers, stating that if the property had ever been zoned or Master- 'D'Ann Interiors* Planned for Commercial use, he could have Mary-Evelyn Bryden supported it, but since it wasn’t he voted for denial. 1221 E. 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