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It consultants. will also make Fullerton eligible to receive The city will release a draft of the plan for additional disaster relief funding from the public review in Fall 2018, with final adop - State of California. tion planned for 2019 following approval The City has prepared an online survey for from the California Office of Emergency members of the public, asking for informa - Services and FEMA. tion about past experience with natural haz - The Fullerton LHMP will summarize the ards and how our LHMP can be the most natural and human-caused hazards that pose useful. a threat to the community, including Take the survey by visiting www.survey - drought, flooding, earthquakes, and wild - monkey.com/r/KB6XP7D . fires. As a part of this process, the plan will Learn more about the LHMP at www.city - identify how climate change is expected to offullerton.com/LHMP . BICYCLISTS OF THE MONTH : Kelsey Ridge & Kids were seen peddling affect Fullerton. The LHMP provide specific through downtown. All had their safety helmets on! - PHOTO BY MALIKA PANDEY TURPENTINE SMELLS REPORTED IN FULLERTON AND OTHER OC C ITIES continued from frontpage Water Rate Hike Study Late night callers to the Fullerton Observer around OC and LA counties - though on August 16th reported strong paint-thin - AQMD has investigated the August 17 spill reserves according to the Water System only advisory to the City council. ner-type chemical smells around the State of Dicyclopentadiene and does not think it is Manager. The overage is now slated for Ultimately, the City Council will have College/Bastanchury area of Fullerton all the related to the recent odor incident. The use in tank lining replacements, repair - to approve a plan. way to the 57/91 freeways. odors dissipated by late Friday, August 17th. ing and improving pumps, new stir - Thad Sanford asked the consultants One caller said he tried calling police but AQMD is still investigating. ring mechanisms to improve the qual - at the Water Ad Hoc to “scrub” the the non-emergency line was down so he then Numerous complaints of gas/sulfur/chem - ity of stored water and other water budget for any called 911 and was put in touch with the fire ical odor from Seal Beach, Huntington water system infrastructure ...mainline opportunities to reduce department. Beach and Long Beach have been received needs. costs. The consultants The Fire Department sent a crew to the over the past two years, the odors seeming to As Fullerton residents replacement are not equipped to do area around the Summit House and, have originated along the shoreline and trav - continue to be charged for for 6 miles per this kind of analysis, but although the smell was present, could find eling through neighboring cities before dissi - water at the current they are being careful to no source. The operator said that the Air pating. To date, the source has not been increased rates, there still year is $13 estimate future operating Quality Management District had been identified but potential sources are being remains a need to step up million. costs in a realistic man - alerted and referred questions and com - investigated. the rate of replacing the ner. Some expenses are plaints to 1-800-CUT-SMOG. At the September 2017 SCAQMD board aging water infrastructure, Fullerton anticipated to escalate Recommendation to any Fullerton residents meeting Seal Beach residents outlined the specifically the 430 miles of is $9 million based on inflation and feeling ill was to go to the hospital. problems of petrochemical smells in their water mainlines that fre - others based on trends, According to several sources cities from city, Long Beach, Huntington Beach and quently rupture. The cost of short this year such as the largest Huntington Beach to Costa Mesa were Newport Beach - which they said had been repair for each break can with $3.7 increases expected in the affected by the mystery smell. Long Beach going on for years and was getting worse. range from $5,000 to cost of health insurance police reported a hundred calls from resi - AQMD enlisted fire departments to col - $6,000 per repair when million (8%) and water purchas - dents. Citizens of parts of Fullerton, Yorba lect air samples when odors are present. Tests completed by the city’s budgeted for es (6.5%) between both Linda, and Anaheim in North OC also have shown some substances far above the maintenance workers to as MWD and OCWD. reported the smell. Citizens from Santa average but no definitive source point. much as $20,000 when out - 2 miles in The consultants pro - Monica to Venice and West LA reported a See test results at side contractors are brought 2018. jected costs for the main - rotten egg sulfuric smell. http://www.aqmd.gov/home/news- in to do the same work. line replacement for 6 KPCC reported that the LA Fire events/community-investigations/coastal- The City Council has miles per year is $13 mil - Department deployed gas monitors on area-odor-complaint-response-information. hired Stantec to analyze cur - lion. Fullerton is about August 17th but found only an elevated level An AQMD spokesperson said that investi - rent finances, infrastructure $9 million short this year of methane, which is odorless. The report gation results are expected to be released needs, and to develop an with $3.7 million cur - suggested the odor could have come from when complete. The Observer asked the equitable method to increase water rently budgeted for 2 miles in 2018. decomposing seaweed or algae releasing Fullerton Fire Department what steps resi - rates. Consultants, Mark Hildebrand Because it would take 70 years to com - methane. Several spill reports were made to dents could have taken if this had this been a and Ben Stewart provided their first plete a full cycle of mainline replace - the California Office of Emergency Services prolonged emergency situation. report to a new Water Rate Study Ad ments at 6 miles per year more aggres - including: Hoc Committee comprised of 3 mem - sive plans are proposed: 7 to 9 miles What Should People Do? bers from the Energy Resource per year at $15 to $20 million per year. AUGUST 16: According to Fire Marshall Kathy Management Committee (ERMC) Additional changes were proposed •12:20 PM : REPORT BY NRC: National Schaefer, the Fire Dept. was alerted to the and 3 from the Citizens Infrastructure by the Stantec consultants, such as Response Corporation, the oil/gas, chemical smell by Metro Net (the dispatch center in Committee (CIRC). For full disclo - reducing the number of “archaic” cus - clean up company reported a 50x50 yard Anaheim). In the event of an actual emer - sure, the author of this article is one of tomer classes and indexing the fixed dark sheen of unknown petroleum substance gency residents who have signed up would the members of the ad hoc along with water meter charge according to the in Mission Bay, SD County. be alerted through the AlertOC system other CIRC members Arnel Dino and potential rate of flow to match indus - •8 PM : REPORT BY USCGC N ARWHALL , the which is activated by the Fullerton Police Thad Sanford and ERMC members, try standards. Combining and renam - Coast Guard cutter (ship) based in reported Dept. Residents can sign up for that pro - Gretchen Cox, Patrick McNelly, and ing customer classes are not anticipat - a “heavy odor of unknown oil (potentially gram on the Fire Dept. page on city website Mark Shapiro. The Water Ad Hoc is ed to affect rates. However, the meter kerosene) from unknown possibly petroleum www.cityoffullerton.com . However, in this charge changes will impact the large source” in Corona Del Mar. case the police department was unaware of industrial water users with 6, 8, 10, AUGUST 17: the event according to Sgt. Jon Radus. and 12-inch connections. Another • 12:35 AM : REPORT MADE BY NRC , report - Other advice includes calling 911, and change that will affect the city budget ing a spill of 200 gallons of the flammable stocking up on emergency supplies in your is for the city to begin paying about liquid Dicyclopentadiene from a shipping home and vehicle. In case of an airborne $500,000 a year for the water used at container in Long Beach. event the public should follow direction of park facilities. •7 AM : REPORT MADE BY V OPAK , a tank police and fire. If told to shelter in place, seal If you would like to attend this con - storage company that handles various oil and off air coming in from outside and turn off tinuing discussion, the next meeting is chemical products reported an unknown air conditioners. Stay informed through Wed., Sept. 19 at the City amount of (petroleum) sheen in Long Beach internet, TV or radio and be prepared to Maintenance Yard, 1580 W. inner harbor. evaucuate if told to do so. However, in the Commonwealth, Fullerton. It is still undetermined whether any of August 16th event there was no information Visit www.cityoffullerton then Public these reported incidences, or something else, provided though those means, the police line Works/Water System/Water Study. contributed to the odor issues reported was down. EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 LOCAL NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 3 Outstanding Professor Award Candidates on Your Ballot to Fullerton Resident ChorSwang Ngin by Jane Rands Trustees in Areas 1 (mostly Los Alamitos, Cypress, Stanton) and 3 (most - The filing period for local candidates on Cal State LA Professor of ly Buena Park and La Palma) have no the November 6 General Election closed Anthropology ChorSwang Ngin was challengers. on August 10. The incumbent for the one of four Outstanding Professors hon - Fullerton School District (FSD) Area 1 Candidates for Fullerton School ored for excellence in teaching and sig - and two North Orange County District Areas 3 & 4 nificant achievement in scholarly inquiry Community College District (NOCC - or creativity, as well as professional activ - Incumbent Fullerton School District CD) incumbents were not challenged and ities and community service during the Trustees in Areas 3 (Northeast Fullerton) the contest will not appear on the ballot. August 17th University Fall and 4 (Central/East Fullerton) each have Convocation at the Luckman Fine Arts Candidates for Fullerton one challenger. Complex. City Council District 5: Area 3: Jennifer Harris (Parent) is run - Ngin is the founder of the university’s Qualifying for the ballot are Vicki ning against Trustee Beverly Berryman. Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian and Calhoun (Counselor/Educator), Paulette Area 4: Shana Charles (Public Asian American Studies where she has Marshall Chafee (Attorney/Nonprofit University Professor) is running against served as director. She has conducted Boardmember), Sabrina Narain (Attorney Trustee Janice Catlin Meyer. research in China, Malaysia, Indonesia, at Law), John L. Ybarra (Real Estate Candidates for Fullerton Joint Union and the US. Her research has also Broker), Ahmad Zahra (Educational High School District Areas 1, 4 & 5 focused on Vietnamese in refugee camps Media Businessman). in Southeast Asia. Candidate Jose Trinidad Castaneda is The Fullerton Joint Union High School She has served as a consultant for the awaiting the results of a judge’s decision District has contests in Area 1 (La Habra World Health Organization, the United on September 7 regarding signatures that and East La Mirada); Area 4 (portions of Nations High Commissioner for he submitted to the Registrar of Voters to Southwest Fullerton and central Fullerton Refugees, the World Bank, the Rand qualify for the ballot. east of Bastanchury); and Area 5 (Rolling Corp, several school districts, and vari - Hills and surrounding CSUF). Candidates for Fullerton ous professional organizations in the US Area 1: two newcomers, Regina Cuadra City Council District 3: on culture, race, racism, ethnicity, and (Community Volunteer) and Chester Jeng August. Qualifying for the ballot are recently identity. (Dentist, Attorney, Educator) are vying A resident of Fullerton, she has served elected at-large City Councilmember Ngin has authored more than two for the open seat. for more than two decades on the OC Jesus Silva, Mayor Protem Greg Sebourn, dozen journal articles, book chapters and Area 4: Trustee Robert Singer is not Human Relations Council and for a and Nikolas Wildstar, a Libertarian candi - memories, and over two dozen confiden - running for reelection which has attracted decade on the Sheriff’s Community date for Governor in the June Primary tial reports on asylum seekers. Her book, a large field of candidates; Lauren Coalition. Ngin holds a Ph.D. in socio- who received 11,566 votes (0.2%) Identities on Trial in the United States: Klatzker (Mother/Educator), Nathan cultural anthropology from University statewide. Asylum Seekers from Asia, was released in of California, Davis. Vestri (Theatre Technician/Businessman), Candidates for North OC Community FSD Trustee Chris Thompson, and Mike College District Trustee Area 6: Oates (Businessman/Educator/Parent). Hunt Library Ad Hoc For Trustee Area 6 (most of Fullerton Area 5: Trustee Marilyn Buchi is run - east of Harbor) the incumbent Jeffrey P. ning but Robert Hathaway is not. There Committee Report Brown (Boardmember/Engineer) has one is, however, one challenger, Bridget by Matt Leslie ing’s use, and landscaping. challenger, Pao Ling Guo (Public School Donoghue Vornholt (University Library Director Judy Booth, an ex-offi- Principal). Recruitment Liaison). The second of four planned meetings of cio member of the Ad Hoc also unreason- the Hunt Library Ad Hoc Committee ably tasked with staffing it, attempted to reopen the Hunt Branch Library building. while the building has been leased out to took place in the Community Room of locate a map of the Hunt and its sur- A definitive answer was not to be had at GMI. Technological upgrades were not Fullerton’s Main Branch Library on rounding grounds on the city’s own web- this meeting, but Director Judy Booth did included in this estimate either. Former Monday, August 6. The Ad Hoc’s agenda site. Attendee James Cho, an provide a Preliminary Inspection Estimate Fullerton City Council member Jan Flory reflected a committee still affiliate of Hunt leasee Grace totaling around $2.5 million. doubted that the current City Council searching for basic information Ministries International $1 million of the figure, characterized as would allocate $ 2.5 million to refurbish about the Hunt Branch Library. A suggestion (GMI) called out naviga- a “guess” by Director Booth, was dedicat - and repair the Hunt, but didn’t think the The ambitious agenda laid was made to tional instructions from the ed to the cost of replacing unbroken win - public would support selling the building out for the evening gave rise to transfer the audience. Once found, the dows that had been painted black because and grounds either, and so supported the hope that essential ques- open spaces map led to more questions they had been repeatedly etched by van - finding an alternative use for the Hunt. tions about the actual cost to surrounding the from the committee, includ- dals. Replacement of interior lights was The committee moved on the next operate the facility as a proper ing whether or not the adja- the second highest expense at $720,000, item, to consider Publicly Beneficial Uses library, requirements for bring- Hunt Library cent dog park should be con- followed by $120,000 to replace the roof of the Building and Grounds, including, ing the building up to current to the Parks sidered part of the Hunt and another $160,000 for new heating but not limited to, a CSUF reading pro - accessibility standards and and Recreation Branch property. Eventually, and air conditioning systems. Other gram satellite facility, a “maker-space” for needed repairs, and even an Department Molly McClanahan request- expenses included fence repair, exterior robotics, a “creative space” for seniors, and accurate map of the property to take ed a more accurate map. light replacement, and a fire sprinkler sys - different permutations of art and science might finally be forthcoming. advantage Several members suggested tem. Other costs, like seismic retrofit, spaces for kids. All the Arts for All the Picking up where they left off that a Request for landscaping and internet connectivity Kids was said to be interested in submit - weeks earlier, the Ad Hoc of Park Proposals/Request for were classified as “Unknown,” while gas, ting a proposal. Committee member moved to unanimously elected Dwelling Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) sewer, and water systems were not inspect - Michael Williams wondered whether or Mr. Beard as Chair with Ms. Fees. be issued to solicit possible ed. not the Hunt Branch was the best site for Schmalfield as Vice Chair. uses and occupants of the A staff report estimated the cost of oper - many of the suggested uses. With one clear decision under their facility, referred to by Jan Flory as a “dying ating the Hunt Branch as a library once Committee member Egleth Nuncii belts, the nine Ad Hoc members surged library.” Former council members on the again as $832,956 for seven days a week reported that Robert Pletka of the on to the next item, existentially entitled committee explained that the Ad Hoc or $679,630 for five days per week. Fullerton School District had been about Prioritizing Council Direction Regarding itself was not allowed to issue RFPs or Director Booth explained that an addi - being a partner for programming at the the Purpose of the Library Ad Hoc RFQs, but there was general agreement tional $ 200,000 would need to be spent Hunt, but no realistic suggestions for pro - Committee, which was precipitated by a that the committee could recommend the on new collections, since the books cur - gramming partners who might bring the July 30 memo by member Barbara City Council to do so. rently housed at the Hunt were assumed necessary funding to repair the facility Kilponen, who suggested prioritizing, in For many years people have asked how to be in such poor condition, presumably were forthcoming. Overall, fewer funding order, funding, the Hunt library build- much money it would cost to repair and due to being shrink-wrapped for years ideas were presented than uses for the site. They included Barbara Kilponen’s sugges - tion to invite architectural firms to lease Sister City Seeks CORRECTION #Citizenship4All the site for 99 years, and sell off portions Families Jung Woo and ten other young people are rid - of the property to fund the remainder, or •S PELLING ERROR : In the arti - ing bikes from Seattle to San Diego to spread the to transfer the open spaces surrounding Jan-ai University students from cle “Overflow Crowd Attends word about the #Citizenship4All campaign. Texas the building to the Parks and Recreation Fullerton’s Sister City Fukui, Japan are Meeting on Hunt Library and seven other states sought a nationwide Department to take advantage of Park coming to spend two weeks at Cal State Future” (August issue) which injunction to stop DACA renewals and new Dwelling Fees. Fullerton from September 7 through the continues from frontpage to page applications but in a victory for immigrant com - The Library Ad Hoc Committee voted 21st. There are five girls ages 20 through 11, a nearby neighbor’s name was munities US District Judge Andrew Hanen to invite members of the public to submit 21 hoping to spend the weekend Friday misspelled. Apologies to James refused to block the program. The ruling allows ideas about possible funded uses for the through Sunday with a Fullerton family. If Wofford. DACA renewal applications. Call the Korean Hunt Library at the Ad Hoc’s next meet - you are able to host one or more of the Resource Center at (323) 937-3718 for free help ing, to be held on Tuesday, September 4, students please contact Mike Oates at Veterans Crisis Hotline with application and renewals. Learn more at 5:30 p.m. at the Muckenthaler Cultural [email protected]. (800) 273 8255 www.godreamriders.org Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave. Page 4FULLERTON OBSERVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018

CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Council meets at 6:30pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Upcoming agenda information and streaming video of council meetings are available at www.cityoffullerton.com. Meetings are broadcast live on Cable Ch 3 and rebroadcast at 3pm and 6pm the following Wed. & Sun. & 5pm Mon. City Hall is located at 303 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton. Contact council at 714-738-6311 or by email to: [email protected]

August 7th and 21st Council Meeting Report Next Council meeting is Tuesday, September 18th at 6:30 pm. Come see your local government in action! Closed Session Before every public city council meet - ment of the Fox Block. Planning Commissioners listen to a study session on conditions downtown ing, there’s a “closed session” meeting in During the August 21st closed session, and what to do about it. See story on page 5 PHOTO DAMION LLOYD which council meets with parties outside council met with local police and fire view of the public. During the August 7th union representatives to negotiate salaries, closed session, council met with local benefits, and working conditions. They Downtown Nighttime Paid Parking police and fire union representatives to discussed the price and terms of 1600 W. Pilot Program Approved negotiate salaries, benefits, and working Commonwealth Avenue (potential site of conditions. They also met with legal permanent supportive housing), as well as Council approved (3-2, Whitaker and would be an added burden...Paid parking counsel to discuss three lawsuits, includ - 3001 W. Pearl Dr. (Future site of a city Sebourn “no”) the creation of a downtown deters visitors.” ing Orange County Catholic Worker v. park). Finally, they met with legal counsel Fullerton Paid Parking Pilot Program. A woman whose daughter attends CF Orange County (the federal case driving to discuss the lawsuit Orange County Under the program, late-night visitors Dance Academy said, “Patrons who are much of the region’s efforts to address Catholic Worker v. Orange County. The to downtown Fullerton on Thursdays- creating the late night problems should be homelessness). Council also met with city attorney gave no closed session report Saturdays will pay a $5 flat fee to park in paying for them, not the dancers.” Pelican Communities to discuss develop - at either meeting. most of the public parking lots and struc - Carmela, whose daughter is student at tures downtown (on-street parking would CF Dance Academy, said, “My family’s on be excluded). a really tight budget and having to pay Finding Road Repair Funds - Fitzgerald Suggests The 90-day program is expected to over $50 a month just to go pick up my begin in January 2019. daughter from dance would hurt us a lot. Letting the County Run Our Library There was disagreement among council She would have to cut back on classes, and During the August 7th discussion of Pavement Condition Index (PCI) from about the hours of paid parking (either we don’t want that.” how the city can save/raise money to pay Fair to Good is between $8 million and 9pm-1am or 10pm-1am). This matter A manager at Matador Cantina suggest - for the much-needed road repairs, $9 million annually for the next ten years. will be decided at a later ed a later start time than the meeting. originally-proposed 8pm: “8 Councilmember Jennifer Fitzgerald said, This is based on the continued receipt of Late-night “I want to look at wholesale changes to $2.5 million of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) annu - According to Director of o’clock is way too early and the way we do business so this city can be al funding, which is up for repeal in Community Development weekend visitors would be a detriment to our sustainable into the future. Our library, November. According to the staff report, Ted White, this program “has will pay a $5 dinner clientele.” She said for instance. The county runs libraries. “Any reduction up to $9 million will been crafted to specifically Matador changes from a target the late night restau - fee to park in restaurant to a night club at Should we be in the library business?” require personnel cuts and corresponding most of the The cost for improving the city’s current service cuts.” rant and bar scene, which has 10pm. the most impact on city public lots and Other business owners and resources and parking assets.” structures residents expressed concern This is part of a larger that creating paid parking Homeless Services Contract downtown “game plan” downtown. would push the downtown which is intended to improve problems into neighborhoods. with CityNet Approved the operations and business climate in Sean Paden said, “If you charge for downtown Fullerton. The “game plan” parking, it will push people back into res - Council approved a professional servic - Since February, CityNet has been suc - includes downtown parking programs, idential neighborhoods” creating both es contract with CityNet (a local non- cessful in assisting 65 homeless persons off restaurant regulations, and potentially the parking issues and increased foot traffic profit) to provide homeless outreach serv - of the street, with 12 returning back to the creation of a Business Improvement from late night patrons. He also noted ices and case management, coordinated streets (82% retention rate). District. To read more about the down - that the outreach for this program was with the Orange County Health CityNet utilizes staff workers who are town game plan visit www.cityoffuller - directed more to business owners, and not Department. highly trained with degrees in social work. ton.com/gameplan. residents. This will have no impact on the general In addition to homeless outreach and case The pilot program would be operated White responded that “We share con - fund. The CityNet contract will be paid management, CityNet has attended by a private parking management compa - cern about pushing parking into neigh - utilizing $80,000 in funding from the numerous community events and meet - ny, and according to White, the purpose borhoods, and the concept here is to do a Police Department’s 2018-2019 North ings, including the Fullerton of the program is not to generate revenue, stress test…The program should be flexi - Orange County Public Safety Task Force Collaborative and the Association of but to collect data to help decide what to ble. Long term permit parking could be a grant. California Cities of Orange County. do going forward with downtown parking solution in residential neighborhoods.” (though the program will pay for itself Councilmember Fitzgerald supported with revenues collected). the program with some modifications, Most members of the public who spoke such as pushing the start time to 10pm, 2018 Water Quality Report at the meeting were opposed to the pro - and working out issues bought up by gram. speakers—the Dance Studios and neigh - City staff gave a presentation on the mined the city’s water was safe to drink, Owners and clients of the Atomic borhoods. 2018 Fullerton Water Quality Report, and no corrective measures were required. Ballroom and CF Dance Academy (in the Mayor Protem Sebourn said he wants to and the overall conclusion was that our The false positives were likely the result of Williams Building on Commonwealth) “Work on honing this before it’s imple - water is safe to drink. increased Santa Ana wind activity—for - said that paid parking would place an mented.” The City Water Division administers eign material blowing into the sample unfair burden on their customers. Councilmember Whitaker did not sup - more than 4,000 water quality samples bottle. Leanna Forcucci, owner of CF Dance port the program, saying that we should and testing each year. The Orange County Councilmember Whitaker and Mayor Academy, said that this would be a huge not “monetize this resource which is Water District also performs water quality Protem Sebourn expressed disappoint - concern for her students who start classes owned by the citizens” and that the pro - sampling and testing on the city’s behalf ment that they weren’t immediately noti - at 8pm on weekends. gram would ultimately deter activity for various required California fied of the false positive and instead “Adding $40 a month would cause downtown. Regulations for Drinking Water. learned of it after the report came out in clients to drop off. I don’t want to have to “We have something very nice and fair - The report notes one item of potential June. leave downtown Fullerton. It’s a positive ly exceptional right now, and I don’t concern. In December, 2017, the city Interestingly, vey little mention was thing to have more spaces that aren’t understand why we would want to change experienced two consecutive false positive made of the five-mile North Basin bars…It would really negatively affect my that,” said Whitaker. bacteria test results during regular test - Contamination Plume (shallow contami - business,” said Forcucci. Ultimately, the proposal passed 3-2 ing—indicating that the samples were nation from industrial solvents), which is The owner of the newly opened Atomic (Whitaker and Sebourn “no”), with the above allowable content for colliform bac - in the process of becoming an EPA super - Ballroom expressed a similar sentiment expectation that the final plan (with sug - teria. Fortunately, during the enhanced fund site. regarding his business: “It’s a safe place to gested modifications—the later start time verification process, in which stricter sam - To learn more about this visit www.city - come and learn to swing dance…it’s a safe and consideration for dancers and neigh - pling techniques were used, the water staff offullerton.com/gov/departments/public_wo place to go when you don’t want to go to bors) will come before council again and the Division of Drinking Water deter - rks/water_system/water_quality the bar to meet people. Paid parking before it is implemented. EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 5

COUNCIL NOTES Continued Irvine Police Submits Case Involving Fullerton Police Chief and Captain to OC District Attorney Bicycle and Pedestrian Continued from frontpage Irvine officers learned one of the suspects is Improvement Project After being contacted by Irvine Police, Dave Hendricks, Chief of Police for the City Council voted to award a construc - include lane reduction, restriping to Fullerton City Manager Domer put Fullerton of Fullerton, and the other suspect is one of tion contract to Cal Stripe, Inc. for provide Class II bicycle lanes, instal - Police Chief Hendricks and Captain Oliveras his police captains. It was also learned the the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian lation of traffic signal bicycle loop on paid administrative leave pending the out - injured woman was the wife of Chief Improvement Project in the amount detectors, installation of wayfinding come of the investigation into Hendricks. of $549,895. The project is funded and traffic signs, installation of cross - off-duty conduct unconnected No arrests have been made but by a Congestion Mitigation and Air walks, and installation of shared lane to their official duties. “Until the investigation is ongoing. We Quality Improvement Program markings. further notice, Captain Bob have been in contact with staff (CMAQ) grant from the Federal The intent of the project is to Dunn will serve as Acting from the City of Fullerton and the Highway Administration (FHWA) reduce bicycle and pedestrian colli - Chief...” read the August 25th Orange County District and the City Air Quality sions and encourage more workers, memo to Fullerton city offi - Attorney’s Office to share appro - Improvement Trust Fund account. students, and leisure riders to use cials. priate and timely information.” The project will consist of bicycle roads and enjoy the benefit of their Irvine Police Chief Hamel’s Meanwhile, the OC Register and pedestrian safety enhancements enhancements. The tentative con - August 25 memo to Irvine’s reported that, according to an un- to key locations within the City of struction start date is early October City Manager Russo sent to named source, the Chief’s wife Fullerton as part of the city’s Bicycle 2018 with an anticipated project the Observer by the Irvine slipped and fell, hitting her head. Master Plan. The improvements will completion in late January 2019. Police Department described The medical workers were assist - the actual incident: ing her when the Chief and “Subject: Fullerton Police Captain came on the scene. Waste Recycling Decision Postponed Chief Subject of Criminal Captain Bob Dunn The Chief allegedly pushed past Investigation will serve as Acting a female EMT and insisted his As a result of California state law ble partnership with the Fullerton Last night, at about 9:40pm, Police Chief until wife was fine and tried to help her AB 1826, commercial businesses High School District and other hor - Irvine Police Officers respond - further notice. up but EMTs insisted she not be need to begin recycling their solid ticulture departments (Fullerton ed to a reported altercation moved. organic (food) waste, as part of a plan College and CSUF) to create neigh - inside the Verizon Amphitheater during the The Captain and the male EMT to reduce landfill waste. borhood composting centers” to pro - Lady Antebellum concert. Upon their arrival, squared off and the Captain allegedly put his To help local businesses comply vide businesses with alternatives for they contacted two Emergency Medical hand in the neck area of the EMT for about with this, at the August 21st council compliance with the state law. Technicians who alleged two men physically 30 seconds. Irvine Police arrived and asked the meeting staff brought before council assaulted them while they were attempting to Chief and Captain to leave. No arrests were a four-part resolution: one to transfer Grant Funding provide medical aid to an injured woman. made and no injuries were reported. waste services from MG Disposal to Republic Waste Management, one for Library for miscellaneous services changes, Downtown Game Plan by Damion Lloyd one for creation of an organic waste Council approved receipt of a $7500 grant from California Are more bars and restaurants coming to in such a small geographic area. recycling program, and one to Downtown Fullerton? If so, is this what Many of the bar owners (and shop owners) in increase rates in response to changes Initiatives Book Project Grant (funded by the federal Library we want as a city? At the August 8 Downtown Fullerton are among the greatest in the world market for recyclables. Fullerton Planning Commission meeting contributors to our city, often opening their The only part council approved Services and Technology Act). This grant will increase the Adult Director of Development Ted White gave a shops late for Art Walk, hosting free events for was to transfer services from MG to presentation proposing changes to the great causes, and donating to fundraisers and Republic. Services Collection Development budget to purchase books. Downtown Alcohol and Entertainment charities. Council Member Silva, Council Regulations. The downside of having an excessive number Member Whitaker, and Mayor Pro- Upcoming Agenda Downtown Fullerton is a financial loss to of alcohol licenses is that this policy contributes Tem Sebourn felt that the items the city of Fullerton every year. While the heavily to vandalism, drunkenness, vomit, urine, should not be lumped together, and The Sept. 4th City Council businesses bring in considerable tax rev - fights, DUIs, and huge costs to the taxpayer. that council needed more informa - meeting has been cancelled. The enue, the actual cost in maintenance and Extra police officers were hired specifically to tion to understand the scope of the next meeting is Sept. 18. Items enforcement runs $1.6 million more than patrol the downtown area and are known as changes being made to our waste include: a presentation on 2018 the businesses in downtown generate in tax Echo. The ultimate goal of the Echo Unit is to contract and rates—thus they voted district elections, app-based revenue. It remains to be seen if the new provide a safe and inviting atmosphere in the down the other three items, includ - rideshare program downtown, new program of charging downtown patrons $5 Downtown area, by being a visible presence in ing creation of the organics program. well 7A construction, Hillcrest to park their cars (Thurs-Sun) will recoup deterring crime. A modified resolution will have to Park duck pond, recycling market that loss. (see story on page 4) Downtown bars and restaurants that serve come back before council, as the development zone, committee The Alcohol and Beverage Control alcohol must abide by the Administrative organics recycling program is a state reorganization, and treasurer’s (ABC) regulations limit the number of Restaurant Use Permit (ARUP), which currently mandate. report for 2018. alcohol licenses in any given district. But, contains 18 pages with 50 rules and regulations During public comment, resident Visit www.cityoffullerton.com to Fullerton has a reputation partly due to the that (according to White) are “unenforceable” Jensen Hallstrom suggested “a possi - access the full agenda . high concentration of bars and restaurants and “ineffective.” “You have the entire police department’s atten - tion,” said Chief Hendricks, “because what hap - pens now is I’m taking police officers out of your neighborhood to go down there (downtown) on the weekend and fix what oftentimes still is, in my opinion, the Wild Wild West. We have some phenomenal operators, and some operators that flat don’t care” What the city is proposing, is to simplify these 18 pages of rules by amending the current municipal code, zoning and regulations for obtaining an alcohol license and entertainment permit into a single chart- thus making the process for opening a bar or restaurant in Downtown Fullerton even more attractive. Director White said “the city wants attractive public and private spaces and a positive reputa - tion and perception” but it is unclear how allow - ing more liquor licenses will help achieve this. One interesting note about the Aug 8th meet - ing: Downtown business owners and nearby res - idents were not notified of this presentation, as the city called it a study session. What do you want see Downtown? To learn more, or if you want to be notified of upcoming meetings on this topic, please visit: https://www.cityoffullerton.com/gov/depart - ments/dev_serv/downtowngameplan.asp To view the planning session meeting visit http://fullerton.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php? view_id=2&clip_id=978 Page 6OBSERVER The DOWNTOWN Report © 2018 EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 Text & Photos by Mike Ritto [email protected] Fullerton Photo Quiz

At Left: Trucks line up at the edge of Fullerton High (aka St. Sebastian) QUESTION : during the filming of “The Politician.” This crown sits on top of Below: Crew members on set which historic building N ET WITH HE OLITICIAN downtown? O S “T P ” Luckily, this column does not deal with If you can read it, the call sheet from Send your answer to Mike at that! No, this is about a Netflix comedy that day tells a story, as do the images of [email protected] series currently in production. Whenever above-mentioned trucks. This was a huge a long line of trucks lines up, savvy production, taking up entire blocks and Fullertonians know there is another parking lots. I am sure it was interesting movie, TV, or commercial production in for the Fullerton High students too. town. We covered “Suburbicon” and when rumors started circulating about another shoot taking place, downtown this time, well, we just HAD to stop by, no? It was not hard to get close to the set, but for full access I was told to call the office in LA, but no luck. I guess they were too busy to get back to me but no ANSWER TO LAST ISSUE ’S worries, I managed to get a few photos of PHOTO QUESTION “St. Sebastian High School’ as Fullerton Name the Intersection where this tow High School was dubbed, as well as some truck towing a rescue truck followed by of the production team. They were all the same was seen. very friendly but guarded since the show Raymond & Commonwealth has not come out yet. Maybe it was my “Lebowski in 2020” t-shirt that made them give me a double take. EW IN OWN Ben Platt stars and if you catch it when N T it is released, look for Gwyneth Paltrow, Zoey Deutch, Barbara Streisand, Lucy Boynton and Laura Dreyfuss as well. I sure looked for them, ha, but no luck, although I think I spotted Zoey in a peri - od costume.

south of Commonwealth, which seems to be a new preferred Coyote Freeway. This was late afternoon, and they acted like I was the intruder, not moving until I got up close and even then, they just Wreckless Again got up and slowly walked away. It’s true, the proprietors of Wreckless on I had a discussion with someone from Commonwealth have expanded and pur - OC Animal Care, an OC Community chased the short lived Pedros Tacos across Resources service of Orange County. from The Fox Fullerton on Harbor. This We have had possums (a litter was just is a new menu and is basically take-out born in my garage) skunks, raccoons, food, with a drive-through, and I have and squirrels aplently near my heard good things. I had already eaten Acacia/Commonwealth neighborhood when I stopped in but got some fries to and I was told coyotes are now found as go, good stuff. COYOTE FLATS ? far as Downtown Huntington Beach! Fullerton College Yea, just walking down the road near By now just about everyone in Fullerton the huge hotels on PCH. Moves On Tazon Cocina Mexicana has either seen or heard about our coyote Don't look now, but work is underway For more info on coyote encounters Not really, but it was something of a population taking up residence all over on an exciting new Mexican restaurant in or any other questions you may have, surprise to see the name on a parking lot town, including downtown and the far - the courtyard next to Dripp. It's called go to www.ocpetinfo.com No, you can - east of Raymond Avenue just off thest reaches of Fullerton, farthest from Tazon Cocina Mexicana and the owners not trap, move, poison, or harm coyotes Chapman Avenue. It takes a pass to park Coyote Hills that is. told us they hope to open in about a but to report aggressive coyote behavior there, and I guess a skateboard or a good Apparently, the lowlands are now home. month. We'll keep you posted, as always. call (714) 935-6848. pair of legs to get to the campus over a I found two just a couple hundred feet half mile away. Hmmm. EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 FEATURE & CROSSWORD FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 7

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A joyful crowd lines up down the street on the special India Night event. Below: The elegant 1920s Mission Revival architecture of the SRF Temple.

India Night in Fullerton by Shawn Hanley The Self Realization Fellowship Temple fined to Hinduism. He promoted a new is a senior member of the downtown way of looking at truths. “You can’t put us Fullerton community. The elegant in a box,” he said about SRF’s message. Mission Revival building, on the corner of “We’re out of the box.” Pomona and Chapman, was originally In addition to Sunday services, SRF built in 1920 as the Christian Science supports its congregants throughout the ACROSS 38. Untamed Church and revitalized by SRF in 1967. month with a generous schedule of activi - 1. “Cheers” actor George 41. Cultural Revolution leader About 200 people enjoyed a bounty of ties that includes study groups, lectures, 6. “God ___ America” 42. Online penny? authentic Indian food on one recent warm meditation and prayer circles. Satsanga is 11. Stephen Colbert’s network 43. High-end Italian bag maker evening when SRF hosted its yearly “India one of these monthly gatherings; mem - 14. “___ Called Paddington” 44. “Broadcast ___” (1987 film) Night,” a popular fundraising event and a bers submit questions in advance of this (first book in the series) 46. John Wayne airport code celebration of Yogananda’s homeland. evening event, and the presiding minister 15. Eagle’s nest 47. Puppy sounds SRF is an international organization, addresses these questions. 16. “... man ___ mouse?” 49. The best medicine? founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Open House is an annual tradition. 17. *Brand of glass-ceramic 52. Karate school Yogananda, who left his native India to The focus of this year’s Open House, set casserole dishes 54. French pronoun serve as a delegate to an international con - for October 21, 2018, will be an intro - 19. Battering device 56. Prefix with centric or political gress of religious leaders in Boston. duction to meditation, according to 20. Escarole and Belgian 57. Shoreline problem Today, there are more 21. “...good ___ we bring to 59. “Friends” actor Perry than 600 SRF temples, you and your kin...” 63. Startled cry meditation centers and 23. “Chandelier” singer 64. *1979 Styx album, featuring “Babe” retreats around the 24. Promise to pay 66. First name of a 48-Down world. Its international 25. Sonic the Hedgehog maker 67. S-shaped moldings headquarters is in Los 26. Gere and Pryor 68. 1963 Hitchcock film, with “The” Angeles. 30. Navy commando 69. Leaky tire sound SRF’s message has 32. Bachelor’s last words 70. Benedictine monk Venerable, et al inspired many — memo - 33. Delhi wrap 71. Brewer’s need rial services for Tom Petty 35. East Coast convenience stores and George Harrison took place at SRF’s Lake DOWN 31. Farm female Shrine Temple in Pacific 1. Medieval Anglo-Norman poet 34. State that produces the most of the Palisades. And, Steve 2. Black, in poetry beginning of the starred answers Jobs reportedly arranged 3. Bookish sort 36. “Green Gables” girl for copies of Yogananda’s 4. Breakfast sweet 37. Trek or Wars beginning seminal work, 5. Interesting bit of information 39. “See ya!” Autobiography of a Yogi , 6. Totes 40. Place for gloss to be distributed at his 7. Kareem, originally 45. Boxer ___ Ray Leonard memorial. 8. Muse of poetry 48. 66-Across is one At the Sunday services, ministers cite Brother Prafullananda. Visitors can par - 9. Satellite radio broadcaster 50. Manages from both the Bible and the Bhagavad ticipate in meditation at 10am, followed 10. Progeny 51. An attractive person, in slang Gita. Inside the chapel are portraits of by the Sunday service at 11am and a light 11. *”Race Matters” author 52. Judges Jesus Christ, Krishna, Yogananda, and vegetarian lunch at noon. Finally, there and Harvard professor 53. Creme filled cookies other gurus and swamis important to will be a screening of the documentary 12. Fort ___, California 55. No right ___ (street sign) SRF’s history. Awake: The Life of Yogananda. 13. Kafka’s Gregor ___ 58. Autobiographical title “People from any background are wel - SRF also supports Pathways of Hope 18. Moves toward of this puzzle’s theme? come here,” said senior minister Brother food pantry as well as the Fullerton Fire 22. Bartender on TV’s Pacific Princess 59. Military meal Prafullananda. Recalling the journey of Department’s “Spark of Love” toy drive 24. Nazareth native 60. Bar mitzvah dance the Temple’s beloved guruji, Brother with food and toy drives each year. 26. Jazz bit 61. Brings to a close Prafullananda explained that Yogananda, For more information and the schedule 27. ___ fixe (obsession) 62. Toward sunset as a Hindu monk, did not want to be con - visit fullertontemple.org. 28. *Real groaners 65. Born, in bios 29. “___ Yankees” (1958 film)

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CAPRI SHOES Page 8FULLERTON OBSERVER EDUCATION NEWS EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 Kids Rule! by Francine Vudoti © 2018 Kid Volunteering At Left: When I signed up to join the Fullerton Public Library’s summer volunteer program for kids who are at Fullerton least twelve years old or who have just been promoted to junior high, I had no idea it was going to be a blast. Public All I knew was that I was going to work at least once Library's a week during the summer. As I reported for duty week Kid after week, I realized that the volunteer work was actu - Volunteers ally fun. I even mentioned a few things about my work during the in the library in the July Observer when I wrote about Appreciation volunteering in the summer. For first-time volunteers, the summer gig in the Party. library is actually a great start. First of all, the work has to do with kids so it already sounds fun. The library PHOTO BY has activities for children of all ages at different times of CHILDREN 'S LIBRARIAN the day. Volunteers can pick which activities they JUNE would like to assist with. I picked the “Afternoon Live” MCINTIRE event which is usually packed with kids. I got assigned to different stations to help partici - pants work on different projects. The fun part of this volunteer work was that it didn’t feel like work at all. I During the party, two different movies were shown at interesting and new). We could get as many as we want - got to enjoy myself working on amazing arts and crafts the same time while we sat and munched on delicious ed. I only got two for myself so that others could have a and I made friends with lots of kids. When the time pizza, fruits, and refreshing drinks. More food got deliv - good chance of picking something they’re going to like. came for the summer program to end, I thought that it ered as we enjoyed the movie. Desserts of vanilla and The books that I picked were “The Sky’s At Our Feet” had gone too fast. I didn’t want it to end yet. chocolate ice cream came with the toppings of sprinkles, and “Titan’s Curse.” Just when I thought that it was all done, I got an pieces of oreo cookies, the oreo cookie itself, chocolate The library’s volunteer program really made a differ - invite to the volunteer party hosted by the library. syrup, and I could go on. I felt a warmth in my heart ence in my life. It helped me experience the joy of serv - There was a requirement though. It was only for those because this was a real treat. ing our community and inspired me to look for more who had worked 9 hours or more. Another special thing about this party was that we were opportunities to volunteer. Honestly, the party was a surprise to me because I awarded certificates of appreciation and given coupons to If you wish to volunteer, you can visit the library’s chil - thought when you do community service, you should - restaurants, golf passes, and for ice cream. It was such a dren section and ask Ms. McIntire. If you or anyone you n’t expect to get anything in return. But if the chance gracious surprize for the program director, Ms. June know is in 6th grade right now and wants to volunteer of going a party opens up, then it is definitely some - McIntire, to have done for the all the volunteers. And the next summer, check in with the library around the month thing that kids will grab. Kids just love anything that treats didn’t end there. After receiving our certificates, we of May next year. The schools also send flyers to parents is fun. were led to a table of free books (and, they all looked about this volunteer opportunity.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTES bullying. The district is also looking at PBIS: Using the School-Wide by Jan Youngman what else can be done to help students. Information System to track discipline Fullerton School District Board meets at 6pm on •N ICOLAS JR. H IGH ONLINE data & use tool for school-wide decision 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at district headquarters, REGISTRATION : Ms. Acosta, reported on making. Platinum recognition- Fisler the successful online registration: 65% of School; Gold Recognition-Pacific Drive; 1401 W. Valencia Dr., Fullerton, 92833. Nicolas families have set passwords Silver Recognition –Beechwood, Fern For agenda go to: www.fsd.k12.ca.us or call 714-447-7400 together. Computer classes are offered to Drive, Nicolas Junior High, parents and have empowered parents to Orangethorpe, Sunset Lane, & August 14 FSD School Board Meeting share their knowledge with other parents. Woodcrest. •M IDDLE COLLEGE PROGRAM : 7th & Board announced that the FSD (Next meeting Sept. 4) 8th grade students who meet set criteria Personnel Commission will be appointing can earn university credits for successful a new member. If anyone is interested in •S TATE SPONSORED PRESCHOOL and the park is full of dirt and dead grass. completion of college-level courses. joining the commission, they can apply AVAILABLE at school sites beginning this This park has been vital for Woodcrest school session for children ages 3 thru 5 at students’ P.E. classes, play, and as an evac - Computer Game Design will be offered at online. This is a three year appointment. the following schools: Hermosa, uation staging area for any emergency. Parks Junior High, Digital Arts will be •TOAST TO LEARNING GALA : The Commonwealth, Maple, Orangethorpe, Since it is a city park, the city had offered at Nicolas Junior High, and Fullerton Education Foundation’s Toast to Pacific Drive, Richmond, Valencia Park agreed to restore the irrigation & sod in Digital Video will be offered at Ladera Learning Auction and Dinner Benefit and Woodcrest Schools. the park before the beginning of this Vista Junior High School of the Arts. This Gala will take place on October 13 at the program is in cooperation with Fullerton Fullerton Arboretum. Proceeds from the •S UPERINTENDENT PLETKA ’S REPORT : school year. Now, the city is saying that it Superintendent Pletka and the board - would not start work on the project until College. annual event go to support teacher grants in all the schools of the district. members said that they were very pleased April. This would leave the school with - •N EW AGREEMENT WITH USC AND with the smooth start of the 2018-19 out an important part of their school pro - THE DISTRICT APPROVED : The University opening this year at all the schools. Over gram for the entire school year. of Southern California has been a long- Public Comments: 13,500 students are enrolled this year. The board was asked to direct the dis - standing community partner with the •The Woman’s Club of Fullerton He also announced that after negotia - trict to spend $25,000 immediately to fix Fullerton School District. Its teacher announced that it will sponsor a Taco tions, FSD & CSEA had reached a new the field and then request reimbursement preparation programs are accredited to Truck at the Museum Center on agreement. from the city. The district is also asking provide a teaching program leading to a Thursday Night Farmer’s Market. •P ACIFIC DRIVE DUAL IMMERSION the city for a Memorandum of California teaching credential. USC now Proceeds provide school supplies for stu - PROGRAM : The district now has two Understanding between the district & city wishes to facilitate an agreement for its dents at the district’s Title 1 schools. Spanish/English Dual Immersion so they are reimbursed. Approved: 4-0 Social Work program to allow its student •Several Speakers discussed their on- Programs. Both the new program at (Thompson absent) s to complete counseling hours with a dis - going concern with the crisis in leadership Pacific Drive and the continuing one at •SB51 S CHOOL SANCTUARY BILL : trict supervisor. atmosphere for teachers at Raymond are full and well received. Trustee Vazquez asked what the district •FSD S CHOOLS RECEIVE STATE -LEVEL Commonwealth School: 75% of the •S AFE STUDENT “G O HUMAN was doing to support the bill. Response: RECOGNITION : Eight FSD schools earned teachers have left the school. Suggestions CAMPAIGN ”: The district has placed real FSD will send out the board policy to par - recognition from the California PBIS included that an anonymous survey be student pictures on signs near school ents regarding how SB51 affects parents Coalition for their exemplary Positive conducted so the district can get “real reminding motorists to watch for children and students. (ED: so nothing) Behavioral Intervention & Supports prac - input” from staff and parents. A professor crossing the street, walking on sidewalks •T RANSLATIONS SERVICES IN SPANISH tices. This is a framework for proactive from CSUF said that there was “a prob - and biking to school. & K OREAN : The district will provide strategies for defining teaching and sup - lem with bullying” throughout the school •S CHOOL TO WATCH D.C. translation services on request at all board porting appropriate behaviors by stu - and that multiculturalism of parents and CONFERENCE : Ladera Vista School for the meetings. District employees providing dents. PBIS coaches in schools focus on 4 students was not being respected at the Arts representatives have been invited to such services will be paid overtime. major goals: 1.) Restorative Practices: school. Dr. Pletka responded that the dis - this conference by the U.S. Dept. of Trustee Meyer commented that maybe Learning how to use these practices to trict has several different ways to report Education. more people would attend the meeting if improve student behavior and build posi - bullying. ie. email the school or district •W OODCREST PARK IMPROVEMENT : residents knew such services were avail - tive relationships; 2.) Universal Behavior and some schools have hot lines. Currently the Woodcrest Park adjacent to able. Screening: using the Student Risk Another parent said that she had three Woodcrest School is in poor condition. •B ULLYING : Several schools are spon - Screening Scale; 3.) Tiered Fidelity to children in Commonwealth, and was very The irrigation pipes are not functioning soring “Kindness Campaigns” to combat PBIS; an assessment tool; 4.) Data Driven pleased with the school and the principal. EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 EDUCATION NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 9

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Finals on America’s Got Talent on Tuesday, TROOP 97 E AGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Sept. 4th at 8pm on NBC. Thousands of Troop 97 held its Eagle Court of Honor and welcomed new additions into the acts auditioned for the show and only 22 rank of Eagle Scout. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest offered, a scout groups remain. The results show will aire at must earn a total of 21 merit badges and plan, develop, and give leadership to oth - 8pm Wed. You can check out their prior ers in completing a service project. performance at https://youtu.be/-llYph8vArc. Tune in to watch live on Tuesday as these talented kids experience this unexpected journey. You can help the choir by voting for them by downloading the AGT App and casting your vote on Sept. 4th beginning at 5pm. The choir, founded in 2015, is a nonprof - it program made up of 73 talented children, ages 5 to 17, of all backgrounds and levels of experience. In an effort to make music available to all children despite social or economic barriers, See Noelle & Voices of this program is entirely tuition-free. The Hope on America’s Got choir sings inspirational music with the goals Cooper Largent designed, built and Daniel Muleady construct - Michael Kao designed of uplifting the spirits of all who listen, shar - and built four wagons for Talent September 4th ing the message of hope and peace with the installed waterproof ed and installed redwood tables for the Fullerton bleachers for the Fullerton the Fullerton Arboretum Noelle Lidyoff, age 11, is part of the 73- community, and learning self-esteem and for fundraising events. member Voices Of Hope OC Children’s teamwork along the way. They hope to Arboretum nursery. Arboretum Children’s Choir that will perform in the Semi- change the world one song at a time. Outdoor Education Classroom. At Left: RJ Gibson construct - HIGH SCHOOL BOARD HIGHLIGHTS ed an orchard fence/barrier & Commentary by Vivien Moreno and painted a barn for The Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board Sunny Hills High School meets at 7:30pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month Agricultural Farm. at district headquarters, 1051 W. Bastanchury Rd. At Right : Charles Ting built 714-870-2800 • See the agenda at www.fjuhsd.net two mobile wooden box planters for Laguna Road Next FJUHSD Board Meeting: September 4, 2018 7:30pm School.

Parents Flood Boardroom with Concerns high school experience and provide more be the most effective communication scholarship opportunities to a wider range pathway. The parent statements made it The summer recess meeting was crowd - selling peanuts. The parents alleged that of students, not just athletes. That deci - clear that they felt unheard by the admin - ed with parents and students as sports Coach McCarroll believed that band was sion should spur the administration to istrators and the boardmembers. related incidents had already flared up secondary to the football team and irrele - focus on districtwide policies to govern These issues are stemming from multi - across the district. Parents filled the vant to LHHS football games. The La and manage all of the booster clubs, par - ple site locations throughout the district boardroom to voice their shock and dis - Habra HS Marching Band wins competi - ent foundations as well as provide clear and it is time to answer parent emails and pleasure at the abrupt removal (but not tions consistently which helps students communication between coaches, parents, set up a transparent policy to be shared termination) of Sonora High School gain scholarships from their participation. and principals so that the benefits can be with coaches and parents, communicated Baseball Coach Patrick Tellers. Since this issue was not on the agenda, experienced by as many of the students directly from Superintendent Scambray, The speakers, Joey Estrada, Kerry the Trustees could not legally speak to the and their families as possible. Having a and reflecting equitable and courteous Berekoff, Rich and Jamie Murphy, Doug problem, but LHHS Principal Zener met roomful of frustrated and hurt parents policies of use for all the facilities. and Dana Inman, Bradley Bonlken, Phil with the parents after the meeting to clear show up at the board meeting to get prob - Pacia, Michael Furlas, and Kurt Blodgett up the misunderstanding. The new stadi - lems addressed in a timely fashion cannot stood up to talk on behalf of Coach Tellers ums are meant to serve all students who and share what his 28-year legacy as the can use the turf area, including JROTC, 13 time league championship team coach Band, and Cheer squads, and not only the School Team Mascots obnoxious “Willie Ugg” to a Buffalo. meant to alumni, current students, and football teams, at least that was the reason The trustees may soon face a similar sit - families. expressed by many of the trustees when Back in 2002, Sonora and Fullerton uation as Dr. Adam Bailey, principal of There are always two sides to these inci - they voted to spend an additional $5 mil - Union high schools experienced commu - Sonora High School presented a new mas - dents, but parent and teacher stories as lion dollars each to install the newly car - nity concern regarding their respective cot for approval at the August 7th well as Coach Tellers’ own quote in the peted stadiums district wide. mascots. The FJUHSD Trustees (which FJUHSD board meeting. The new mas - OC Register (August 8, 2018) indicated a Legally, the Trustees cannot comment included Dr. Bob Singer, Marilyn Buchi, cot restored the “Zapata” moniker, but difficult and uncooperative team season on personnel and confidential matters and Bob Hathaway) stated that their pol - without a bow-legged body brandishing led to the coach delivering harsh words at that the parents were addressing during icy relied upon the students and the blazing guns. It still resembles a bad ver - the end of the season baseball banquet. the board meeting. school administrators to choose responsi - sion of Yosemite Sam crossed with the Whether this was the cause of his removal Trustees are investing over $100 million ble mascots that reflected the tone they 1970’s Frito Bandito. was not stated by the administration. of the Measure I Bond money in sports wished to project to the community. The trustees directed Dr. Bailey to Next, four La Habra band parents: Riva facilities including new and modernized Ultimately, Sonora’s potbellied, gun tot - obtain community and widespread stu - Lee, Roberta Garcia, Valerie Martinez, stadiums, gymnasiums and pools ing “Zapata” Raider (resembling a dent feedback before changing the current and Eric Martinez voiced their frustration throughout the district. Improving sports Mexican “Yosemite Sam” more than the mascot. If you would like to take a look and anger that the La Habra HS head facilities was last on voters’ priorities for Mexican freedom fighter) was replaced at this new proposed version and give football coach, Frank McCarroll the Bond money, and Board members jus - with a “Zorro” figure and Fullerton your opinion call Dr. Bailey’s office at announced at the band boosters’ meeting tified the expense because the facilities retained their Native American “Indian” (562)366-2000, or email him at that he would not allow them to raise were in desperate need of updating and after changing their live mascot from the [email protected] . money at football games other than by modernization which would improve the •S CHOOL BUDGET UPDATE : Joan the language in the latest FSTO and Velasco, Assistant Superintendent of CSEA contracts. FALL 2018 Business Services, updated the 2018-2019 •L EADERSHIP : At the end of the board’s budget with the actual money received agenda, the trustees heard from students REGISTRATION IS from the state. New figures show $8,832 Brandon Tabata from Anaheim Union NOW IN PROGRESS. per student from the adjusted Local School District and Jenny Yu from Buena Control Funding Formula (up from Park High School, presenting their Youth Fall Session begins $8,731 per student projected in May). Leadership America involvement. This Tuesday, September 4th After this adjustment, the revised 2018- nonprofit organization charges $100 per 2019 fund comes to over $45 million. pupil to engage students in a 14-week • PRE-COMPETITIVE CLASSES Due to state monetary increases for the program that hones their speaking skills school district, this budget includes the and creates early networks. There is more REGISTER TODAY ! automatically agreed upon raise to teach - information on their website at Youth ers, administrators and classified employ - Leadership America Orange County. ees by September 15, 2018 according to Page 10 FULLERTON OBSERVER SUPPORTIVE HOUSING EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 Questions and Answers About Permanent Supportive Housing

continued from frontpage idents from trashing the neighborhood and the park? ties,” said Gillanders. He said no more than 49 percent of the population would Todd Cottle from C&C Development have mental health conditions. (another panelist), who will potentially be “We don’t know the mix right now of building Keystone, said, “Speaking as a what those disabilities will look like for a developer of affordable housing, there are project that will not open its doors for a number of studies that have been done probably three years.” over the years about the relation between affordable housing and property values Will residents be allowed to use drugs? not being negatively affected. As a devel - How does “harm reduction” or “housing oper of affordable housing, we can’t afford first” work? to build projects that are not going to be examples for other cities. We need to be Gillanders said that Keystone will fol - An interested crowd of residents attended the meetings to learn more about supportive low the nationally-recognized model of the example. We build examples that you housing and voice their concerns. PHOTO BY JERE GREENE “housing first,” which holds that the most would be proud to take other cities to— effective way to help homeless people with not just the architecture, but also the if it’s mental health, if it’s economics (so said, “Pathways has a long standing histo - substance abuse issues is to provide them operation of the property.” it’s job-related), if it’s training related, we ry of excellent services, of being well-run with housing first, and then give them the want to offer every single service you can and being a positive contributing commu - support services to deal with their addic - Will Keystone residents be allowed to imagine, and we would be able to do nity member to the city of Fullerton.” tions or other issues. bring their homeless friends to stay with that.” Haynes further explained that Pathways “People on the street have a really really them in their units? Pathways currently operates nine units will not be alone on this project. hard time ever getting healthy and sober Gillanders said, “Absolutely not.” of permanent supportive housing, plus Judson Brown of the Santa Ana while they’re living on the street…and He explained that there will be a guest over 150 units of various transitional and Housing Authority added that C&C that’s why unilaterally, across the board, stay over policy and the Pathways staff will shelter housing, so they already work with Development is one of the top affordable pretty much every service program has “be in their units on a frequent basis partners in fields related to supportive housing developers in Orange County. adopted and developed a 'housing first' checking in with them, making sure services, including the Orange County Kelsey Brewer of the Association of policy,” explained Gillanders. things are going okay and then watching Health Care Agency, OC Social Services, California Cities OC pointed out that At the beginning of the meeting, and monitoring areas coming in and out the VA, and a host of non-profits and Pathways of Hope has a 95 percent reten - Pathways showed a video of a formerly of the apartments” and that there will be other local agencies. tion rate and helped end homelessness for homeless woman named Miranda, who rules and recourse to remove someone Why do these homeless people get to over 250 people last year alone. got into permanent supportive housing causing problems. live in free housing while I have to work Why 1600 W. Commonwealth? What (using the “housing first” model) and now hard every day to pay for housing on my other sites have you considered and why has nearly 600 days of sobriety. Can you explain what supportive serv - own? aren’t you pursuing them? “Will we allow drug use? isn’t the right ices are and tell us more about the servic - way to frame the question,” said es that will be offered at Keystone? What Becks Heyhoe from the OC United Gillanders discussed 6 alternate sites Gillanders, “The question is: Will we keep will you do to help people with mental Way explained that permanent supportive that they had considered in collaboration somebody who uses drugs on the streets health issues, physical disabilities, and housing is not offered to just anyone. with the city of Fullerton, explaining why out of the program? The answer to that is addictions? “What we’re talking about is permanent each would not work. In order to make no.” supportive housing, and that’s a very spe - the project financially viable, at this point, “Whatever issues led to someone cific solution for people who are chroni - it would have to be on city-owned land as Will Keystone bring down property becoming homeless,” said Gillanders, “we cally homeless—they have a disability, Pathways doesn’t have the money to buy values in the area? Who will stop the res - want to be able to address them. If it’s and they’ve been homeless for a significant privately-owned land. physical disabilities, if it’s substance abuse, period of time [at least a year],” said Why can’t Pathways buy or lease land Heyhoe. in an industrial area, far from neighbor - She further explained that, for this spe - hoods and parks? cific population, it would actually cost taxpayers less to provide housing. Judson Brown said that, again, for the According to a 2017 UCI study on the project to be viable, it has to be on city- cost of homelessness in Orange County, it owned land, thus privately-owned indus - costs over $100,000 per person per year to trial sites like Kimberly Clark are not an simply leave them on the streets. This cost option. comes from police, fire, ER, and other Barry Cottle of C&C Development social services. By contrast, it costs around added that the contribution of the land $50,000 to provide these same people from the city makes receiving tax credits with permanent supportive housing. for affordable housing development a lot more viable. If Pathways of Hope has no experience Gillanders said that it’s important, running a large permanent supportive when trying to re-integrate formerly housing (PSH) program, why should we homeless people back into society, that trust you to run a large PSH program they not be isolated from normal relation - like Keystone successfully? ships with people, and places like grocery Larry Haynes, executive director of stores, places they can get their hair done, Mercy House (another non-profit which things like that. provides housing and homeless services) continued on next page EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 HOMELESSNESS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 11

What about south county cities like Won’t Keystone create a draw for Irvine and Newport Beach? Shouldn’t homeless people from other cities that they do their fair share of PSH too? border us? Won’t all their homeless come Dawn Price, who runs a shelter in south over here? county (Laguna Beach) said that those Gillanders explained that Keystone cities are having these same conversations. would not be an emergency shelter and Newport Beach just opened a PSH prop - would not have walk-up services, so it erty about six months ago. There’s a 16 would not be a draw. Rather, it would be unit development in Dana Point, plus 14 a normal apartment complex. All of units in San Clemente. Irvine has a multi- Pathways walk-up services occur at the unit PSH project called Doria. Hub in Richman Park, and would not Gillanders said, “When these issues occur at Keystone. Brown added that at come up in other cities, I will go with any - Keystone, there will be a preference for one to those meetings and advocate for it, Fullerton residents, so there won’t be peo - and I will put pressure on people to do it ple from other communities coming in other cities…we should be holding there. everyone accountable.” What do citizens who currently live Why are you still pursuing the project next to Permanent Supportive Housing A drawing of the proposed permanent supportive housing location which is about when you know there are residents in the projects have to say about them? Do they 2.3 acres, and will have three residential buildings (housing 60 people in all), plus the neighborhood who are opposed to it? say it has a negative impact on their lives, administrative offices of Pathways of Hope. The property would be completely gated What is the attitude of other organiza - and how do they say it has affected their with a six-foot tall white stucco wall along the entire frontage of the property tions nearby the proposed Keystone site? daily lives and their community? on Commonwealth. - PHOTO BY JERE GREENE Gillanders said that addressing neigh - Cottle said, “We’ve been developing bors’ concerns is the reason Pathways is and operating low income affordable hosting community meetings. housing in Orange County for over 20 Is Pathways going to pursue PSH in recently in Fullerton and put them into “I’ve had a lot of really great conversa - years. We have a very positive relationship other cities in Orange County? housing, or we take people directly off the tions about peoples’ concerns around this, with our neighbors.” He said they have an Gillanders said, “Yes. Every single city street who are in Fullerton now.” and I think we’ve done a good job of on-site manager 24 hours a day, plus secu - in the North Orange County area, we are Brad Fieldhouse’s team at CityNet will acknowledging what those concerns are, rity cameras. trying to do this in, so it’s not just do a lot of the initial assessment and vet - sometimes in very long conversations,” he Brown talked about a 71-unit PSH Fullerton…we want to do more of this ting of the people who will potentially be said, “And I know there’s no answer that project in Santa Ana called The Orchard, because we need to end homelessness in living at Keystone. can satisfy every single person on a lot of and said that since the project opened in our community.” Fieldhouse talked about his experience this. But what I will say is that there real - 2016, they have had only one complaint doing outreach at the Santa Ana Riverbed. ly isn’t anywhere you can do this kind of from a neighboring business, and that this 60 units doesn’t get us close to 2700 units, so why should we do this? Under what circumstance will resi - work without having a dialogue with the complaint was immediately resolved. dents be evicted? If Keystone residents community and without community con - Gillanders said that Pathways currently “Because we get to 2700 one unit at a commit a crime, will they be evicted? cern.” operates PSH and other transitional hous - time,” said Heyhoe. Also, building 60 He added that “We have a [homeless] ing throughout Fullerton and Anaheim, units would bring Fullerton nearly “Criminal behavior will not be tolerated problem in Fullerton, and in North and that they have had very few issues. He halfway to meetings its allotted number of in any way, shape, or form at Keystone,” Orange County in general that we have to mentioned one person who had to be 127. said Gillanders, “Criminal behavior and illegal behavior is exactly that, and the start taking decisive action on, and we moved to a different type of housing. What makes a person eligible to have to start doing something about. Dawn Price said that 94 percent of our partnership we’ll have with FPD, which is become a resident at Keystone? Do they already incredibly strong, will continue to Keystone is just one piece of a much larg - people stay housed after a year: “By far, a have to be chronically homeless and can er matrix that needs to happen. And person who’s not housed is going to have be that much more so in the event we you explain exactly what “chronically need them. The idea that we would over - there’s no community we could do this in a bigger impact on your neighborhood homeless” means? where we won’t have to have similar dia - than a person who is,” she said. look criminal behavior and just let some - logue.” People who are eligible for Keystone one stay is not true. We plan to fully would be “chronically homeless” which embrace the law and do everything we can means they have a disability and they have to ensure residents are following it. ” been homeless over a year. Cottle of C&C Development said they will have a resident-manager and staff on How will Pathways find residents to site to address any complaints and enforce live at Keystone? Will people entering any lease violations. Keystone be vetted? Will Keystone have units for families Gillanders said people get in via the or just singles? “coordinated entry system” in which out - According to Gillanders, singles are the reach groups like CityNet do assessment priority because right now of the people of homeless people to see what housing who qualify for PSH and are waiting to situation would best fit their needs. get in, there are about 25 families, and Also, there would be a preference at 670 singles. Fullerton’s homeless problem Keystone for homeless people in is much more oriented around singles Fullerton: “The people we will help with than it is around families. Keystone are the people you currently see in this city because we won’t do the proj - ect without it.” To learn more about Keystone on Gillanders said they will “either take Commonwealth go to people out of shelter who were most www.pohoc.org/keystone Page 12 FULLERTON OBSERVER SPECIAL FEATURE EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018

At Left and Right: Senior Inspector III, Jerry Sims, searches through stagnant water for signs of mosquitos and treats the areas with mosquito eating fish or briquettes that target mosquitos.

this year, which is extremely low. Further down, Inspector Sims found Although the mosquito abundance is second-stage larvae in the water by using a VIDEO OBSERVER high, we’re kind of at a loss at why the long-handled scoop. Treading through by Emerson Little © 2018 virus level is so low. But we have just a deeper, dirty water, we came across some remarkable amount of mosquitoes out third stage larvae, which I saw squirming there since everything is so hot.” around in a small sample Sims had picked Finding & Fighting Invasive Stepping out of the OC Mosquito and up. He treated this section with a granular Vector Control vehicle, with its sticker form of the briquettes he was using earli - Mosquitos in Fullerton reading, “Danger – Poison Storage Area,” er, which was easier to get into small Opening my bedroom window on a Inspector Sims. “Anything that will hold Inspector Sims put on a pair of turquoise pockets where there was a lot of dense sweltering summer day, I noticed that a as little as 1/4 inch of water can support Latex gloves, and grabbed a bottle of high - vegetation. “This would be the product of mosquito had climbed through a tiny hole mosquito reproduction and should be ly refined mineral oil, which he uses to choice for congested systems,” said Sims. in the screen. After using a spray bottle emptied or drained.” spray on the surface of stagnant water. The Once he was finished treating the ditch, with rubbing alcohol to kill the small Before embarking on our search for oil creates a thin layer that actually suffo - Inspector Sims used an I-pad based sys - insect, I thought it was time to write mosquito breeding areas, Inspector Sims cates the mosquito larvae and quickly tem to find an address and make a house about the OC Mosquito and Vector said, “Since about 2015 in Orange evaporates off the surface of the water. He call, where a Fullerton resident had Control District. Based in Garden Grove, County, we’ve had a recent development also uses large white tablets called bacteri - reported having mosquitoes. About one its primary objective is to protect the peo - with two new exotic species: one’s called al briquettes, which are very half of the mosquitoes pro - ple of Orange County from the dangers of the yellow fever mosquito and one is safe and targeted to mosqui - duced in Orange County are vector-borne disease. called the Asian Tiger mosquito. They’re toes. Sims said, “We can put The primary found in residential back - I was able to schedule a ride-along and both Aedes species and it’s something these into a source and slowly objective of the yards. Stepping into the resi - interview with Senior Inspector III Jerry new. They are truly exotic and have differ - release and get three-month dent’s backyard, Inspector Sims, who took me to a couple of sites in ent habits. At this point, the risk of disease control with these.” OC Mosquito Sims searched an out-of-serv - Fullerton to show me the different areas transmission from them is low, but we’re Hiking down a small slope, and Vector ice swimming pool, and plas - where mosquitoes like to breed. getting a lot of calls just because they are Inspector Sims pointed me to Control District tic kiddie pool. Of the 3,500 species of mosquitoes so aggressive. It’s becoming a severe nui - an off-street drain flowing is to protect “Remember, it only takes a worldwide, 53 occur in California and 23 sance and at the very least, it’s going to into a ditch filled with water week of standing water to in Orange County. These blood feeders impact the way people enjoy the out - on the side of the abandoned the people of produce mosquitoes, so do have four stages in their life cycles (the doors. It’s only a matter of time before we railway. “In the past, we’ve Orange County not allow water to accumu - first three being aquatic). The female have a local transmission cycle. planted mosquito fish,” said from the dangers late,” said Sims. mosquito lays eggs on or near a water sur - These Aedes love small sources, includ - Sims. “They are just a won - of vector-borne “We’ll do our part to look face; the eggs hatch a few hours or days ing plants such as bromeliads, that collect derful tool for us as long as for sources, treat when neces - later and the larvae emerge and feed on a little bit of water in the crown of the they are not killed off by toxic disease. sary, come out to your home aquatic algae and bacteria. As they plant, as well as the small saucers under - pollutants or anything like and give you some guidance, mature, they outgrow their skin, grow a neath. In an Aedes infested area, we typi - that. They will live in a source but it’s ultimately up to the new skin layer, and shed the old one cally find them breeding in exactly that and effectively eat each mosquito larvae. homeowner to take a look at their yard. It through a process called molting. A few environment.” The fish will maintain mosquito control really is a shared responsibility for you as days later, the adult emerges from the Driving to the abandoned train tracks within the deeper body of water. In fact, the homeowner to become involved, talk pupal case and flies away. that run along Domingo Road in north one fish is capable of eating over 100 mos - to neighbors about mosquito issues, and “The best way to control mosquitoes is Fullerton, Inspector Sims said, “It’s a good quito larvae per day, but we still check it just become an advocate for the commu - to target their aquatic stages and the easi - year for our normal mosquitoes, which to make sure they’re still alive. They tend nity to keep an eye out for potential est way to do this is to deny them the transmit West Nile. We’ve only had one to be prolific even in stagnant environ - sources. We’ll do our part and hopefully, water they need to develop,” said human case of West Nile in the county ments because they breed readily.” the homeowner will do theirs.” At another old drain further down the Fullerton residents can protect them - tracks, there was a pool of dirty irrigation selves from mosquitoes by wearing proven water that could potentially produce repellents, such as DEET, Picaridin, or thousands of mosquitoes a week. Oil of lemon eucalyptus. It also helps to Inspector Sims actually found some first make sure window screens are in good stage larvae that were just barely big condition and properly installed, while enough to see, so he treated the pool by policing yards to look for potential GOING HOLLYWOOD ! putting in two tablets. “Sometimes as the sources. We can stay mosquito free by water spreads out, you get these smaller removing or drilling holes on the bottom If you’ve ever wondered why so are also routinely used to fix chipped, pockets where the fish won’t be able to of all plant pots, saucers, barrels, bins, and many actors, models, celebs, and broken, worn, irregularly shaped, mis - reach,” said Sims. “The smaller pockets old tires. Do not keep water in buckets or media personalities all seem to have aligned, and uneven teeth. toward the end of the drainage sometimes root plant cuttings in water and remem - such perfect teeth, you should famil - Dental veneers are sometimes used breed mosquitoes. Even in these drought ber to cover trashcans, toys and recycle iarize yourself with “dental veneers.” as an alternative to orthodontic treat - conditions, water will drain off properties bins. If you are bothered by mosquitoes, a Also referred to as “Hollywood teeth,” ment when patients want to fill the and slowly move through these systems. Certified Vector Control Technician will dental veneers are wafer-thin, custom- gaps between front teeth that other - Unfortunately, the system is slow enough investigate and lend assistance. If you have made shells of tooth-colored materials wise detract from their smiles. to breed mosquitoes and there’s not really or are aware of an ornamental pond, (porcelain or resin) that are designed It’s simple, really. When you look a push to clean them out in a proper way, unused swimming pool, or an animal to cover the front surface of teeth. good, you feel good. If your smile is like a good rain would. With drought con - drinking trough, the District will provide After removing about a half-millime - not becoming to you, you should be ditions, mosquito control is really a chal - you with free mosquito fish. You can call ter of enamel from the tooth surface, coming to us for dentistry tailored lenge.” the Orange County Mosquito and Vector the dentist bonds these thin shells to specifically to your needs. Aren’t you Following Inspector Sims down into a Control District at (714) 971-2421 or the front of the teeth, effectively curious how today’s cosmetic dentistry ditch with more drainage, I noticed that (949) 654-2421 for more info. changing their color, shape, size, procedures can virtually change your the water was barely moving. He said, “In To see my full interview and ride along and/or length. Dental veneers are life? Our family dental practice is these old systems, you start getting aquat - with Inspector Sims, visit the Fullerton available to anyone looking to improve geared to your complete oral heath ic vegetation that will spread out and cre - Observer website, click on the “Videos” the aesthetics of his or her smile. They and to long-term patient satisfaction. ate dams that trap the water.” Luckily, tab and click on the words “Emerson 501 N. Cornell Ave., Suite 1, Fullerton 92831. there were no mosquitoes. But even if Little YouTube Channel,” which will take there were, I had protected myself with a you directly to my page. To schedule an appointment please call 714-992-0092 Natrapel insect repellent, which was See Sept. 4th listing on page 12 for a West www.paulnelsondental.com administered with a wet wipe. Nile Virus Presentaiton. EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 EVENTS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 13

TUES, SEPT 4 FRI, SAT, SUN, SEPT 7, 8, 9 WED, SEPT 19 continued •10am-11am: West Nile Virus •Friends of Library 3-Day Book HITS & Presentation, at Fullerton Sale at Fullerton Public Library •8am: Water Ad Hoc Meeting at MISSES Community Center, 340 W. Osborne Auditorium, 353 W. the Maintenance Yard conference by Joyce Mason Commonwealth. Free. Call 714- Commonwealth. Friday noon-4pm; room, 1580 W. Commonwealth, © 2018 738-6305 or visit front desk to pre - Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm- Fullerton. Discussion on how to register. Sponsored by the OC 3pm (half price) and 3:15-4pm $2 fund needed water infrastructure BLAC KKKLANSMAN : Two Hits Health Care Agency. Come learn all bucks a bag. repairs and the possiblity of water about the risks and how to protect MON, SEPT 10 rate hikes. Yes, Ron Stallworth, a Black detective from Colorado yourself and your family. •6:30pm: Fullerton Parks & Springs, did join the Ku Klux Klan and still owns his •5:30pm: Library Ad Hoc Recreation Commission Meeting THURS, SEPT 20 membership card dated 1978. When he retired from Committee Meeting, at the at City Hall, 303 W. •4pm-8:30pm: Every Thursday the police force 32 years later, Stallworth wrote a book Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Commonwealth. On Agenda: Fullerton Downtown Market on about his unusual experience, and after several offers 1201 W. Malvern Ave. The public is Woodcrest Park Update; Hilcrest E. Wilshire between Harbor and from Hollywood, he chose the iconic Black invited to submit ideas about possi - Park Duck Pond and more. Pomona. See Sept. 6th listing. writer/director Spike Lee to bring his story to the ble funded uses for the Hunt SAT, SEPT 15 screen. Stallworth also got his favorite actor’s son to Library. •9am-11am: World’s Largest SAT, SEPT 22 portray him— John David Washington, Denzel’s 34- •6:30pm: Fullerton City Beach Clean-Up at 40 locations •10am-11am: Free Nature Tour year-old, talented and self-assured son. Council Meeting Cancelled, at across OC organized by Trails4All at Fullerton Arboretum 1900 When Stallworth is hired by Police Chief Bridges city hall, 303 W. Commonwealth. and OC Coastkeeper. Nearly 80% Associated Rd., at the edge of the (John Burke), he is told, “We’ve never had a Black Though there may be a closed ses - of trash found on beaches comes Cal State Fullerton campus. Call police officer so you’ll be the Jackie Robinson of the sion meeting updating Council on from inland sources. Volunteers are (657)278-3407 for more info. Colorado Springs Police Department.” Not all of his Chief & Captain situation. asked to bring their own bucket or fellow officers warm up to the new recruit and muted SUN, SEPT 23 reusable bag, gloves and water to slurs come his way along with the boring assignment of WED, SEPT 5 •4pm: Ning An, Piano Lecture drink. Fnd the closest clean-up site records keeper. His first promotion comes when he •8am-1pm: Every Wednesday & Performance CSUF Artist near you by visiting www.coastkeep - volunteers to become an undercover detective in the Farmers Market at Independence Teacher Ning An will provide a brief er.org/ccd. local Black community as they gather with student Park, next to the DMV on Valencia lecture followed by a performance of •6pm: Muckenthaler Annual activists on a local campus to hear Kwame Ture, aka between Euclid and Highland in JS Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Gala at 1201 W. Malvern, Fullerton Stokely Carmichael, (Corey Hawkins). Fullerton. Fresh produce including Meng Concert Hall, CSUF features dinner, dancing and auction It is this assignment which introduces the small role fruit, vegetables, eggs, flowers, Performing Arts, 800 N. State in a 1930s style setting. Tickets and that romance plays in this film. President of the student plants, baked goods, nuts, and more College Blvd, Fullerton. $10. auction sneak peek online at union Patrice Dumas (Laura Harrier) speaks to under - from the farmer. (657)278-3371 www.themuck.org. Proceeds sup - cover Stallworth about how “all policemen are pigs.” •6pm-8:30pm: “Phantom •4:45pm: 26th Annual Smallworth has to maintain his cover but still disagree port Muckenthaler programs. Call Thread” Screening at Fullerton Pathways of Hope Fundraiser at with her even as he is attracted to her spirit, her brains, (714)738-6595 for more info. Library Osborne Auditorium 353 Angelo’s & Vinci’s, 550 N. Harbor and her beauty. He succeeds in tamping down any TUES, SEPT 18 W. Commonwealth. Rated R. Free Blvd, Fullerton includes live and insurrection within the crowd. •6:30pm: Fullerton City silent auction and dinner. Tickets Stallworth takes undercover work one step further THURS, SEPT 6 Council Meeting, at city hall, 303 are $75 available at when he sees an ad in the newspaper seeking recruits in •4pm-8:30pm: Every Thursday W. Commonwealth. Agenda www.pohoc.org/AVDinner. Call the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. Having bragged Fullerton Downtown Market on includes a presentation on 2018 dis - Mychael at 714-580-3691 x233 to the police chief that he can speak the “king’s English” E. Wilshire between Harbor and trict elections, app-based rideshare with questions. or talk “in jive,” he tests his own claim and calls the Pomona features live music by The program downtown, new well 7A number in the ad. Surprised that the local Klan leader Split, produce, food and craft ven - construction, Hillcrest Park duck MON, SEPT 24 answers the phone, Stallworth immediately begins with dors, children’s activities, Wine & pond, recycling market develop - •7:30pm: All in the Family a string of invectives against Black people and is soon Beer Garden. ment zone, committee reorganiza - Ensemble String Trio Chamber invited by Walter Breachway (Ryan Eggold) to attend •6pm: Candidates Forum hosted tion, treasurer’s report for 2018, sale music of Beethoven, Schubert and a local meeting of the KKK. by Democrats of North OC at of SCE Rule 20A underground util - Bach. David Spelz, cello, his wife This seems an insurmountable challenge for an Sizzler restaurant, 1405 N. Harbor, ity credits to Laguna Beach for $2.4 Conne Kupka, violin and viola, and undercover Black cop. However, Chief Bridges wants to Fullerton. Chance to meet the dem - million to be used on street their son Brendan Speltz, violin. have an entrée into the local Klan, rumored to be plan - ocratic candidates running for improvements. Visit www.cityof - Community Concert Association ning a demonstration, so he enlists Flip Zimmerman school board, city council and OC for full agenda present at the Fullerton First United (Adam Driver) to pose as Stallworth and attend the fullerton.com . board of supervisors. No host din - Methodist Church, 114 N. Pomona meetings. Zimmerman, white and Jewish, knows that WED, SEPT 19 ner starts at 6pm followed by forum. (at Commonwealth) in Fullerton. much of the vitriol spewed by the KKK is often direct - •8am-1pm: Every Wednesday Tickets: Call 714-535-8925 or visit ed at Jews as well as Blacks. He agrees to take the assign - SAT, SEPT 8 Farmers Market at Independence ment. Several tense scenes ensue. •9am-11am: Friends of Coyote Park. See Sept. 5th listing. www.northocconcerts.org “BlacKkKlansman” is a complex and sophisticated Hills Nature Walk will piece of screenwriting and screen direction. Spike Lee feature State is a master at creating mood and at delivering a message Assemblywoman Sharon without being didactic. For example, the film opens Quirk-Silva who will dis - with a scene from “Gone with the Wind” where cuss the recent $19.8 mil - Scarlett is moving among wounded soldiers with the lion in state funding to Confederate flag flying above them. He cuts to scenes help purchase open space of KKK members jovially watching a lynching in “Birth in Coyote Hills. Meet at of a Nation,” while later cutting to a group of Black the Equestrian Center on activists listening to a very old Civil Rights leader Lakeview Dr. just east of (played by Harry Belafonte) recall a lynching he wit - N. Euclid in Laguna Lake nessed in his youth. And Spike Lee can find the humor Park. Bring friends and in the odd pairing of Stallworth and Zimmerman as family and enjoy a moder - they try to blend into one character. ate-easy 2-mile hike with Lee is also acutely aware of the parallels between race some uphill walking. Wear relations then and now. The Afro haircuts worn by the comfortable shoes and Blacks place the film in the 1970s but the story is just bring water to drink. Free. as relevant today. In the film, Stallworth develops a •6pm: YMCA Crab telephone relationship with a young David Duke Feast & Auction Under (Topher Grace), and near the end of the movie we see current news clips of the real David Duke spewing the the Stars at the Fullerton same message of hate. We also see news clips of YMCA, at 2000 Youth Charlottesville, VA, during the summer of 2017, and Way (off Valencia Mesa) we hear our President’s comments on these events. includes dinner, music, “BlacKkKlansman” was winner of the Grand Jury dancing and silent and live Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. auctions. Proceeds support YMCA afterschool pro - grams. Tickets TWO HITS : Don’t Miss it! www.ymcaoc.org/crab- A H IT & A M ISS : You Might Like it. feast/ TWO MISSES : Don’t Bother. Page 14 FULLERTON OBSERVER ART EXHIBITS EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018

“Faculty Biennial 2018” @ FULLERTON COLLEGE ART GALLERY 321 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton

“Living With Clay” @ CSUF B EGOVICH GALLERY 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton Living with Clay: California Ceramics significance with a wide range of tradi - Collections runs through November 17. tions that include studio pottery, the Curated by Rody N López, this exhibition 1960s clay revolution, and today’s con - pays homage to distinguished collectors temporary innovations. Living with Clay The 2018 Faculty Biennial at the Fullerton College Art Gallery features the work of that have amassed impressive collections offers glimpses into the private lives of the Fullerton College Art Department faculty in a variety of styles and media and is up of ceramic artworks from some of the California collectors, each with a deep through October 10th. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 10am to most respected artists in the field, all connection between the clay medium and 12pm and 2pm to 4pm or by appointment. Evenings September 5th, 11th and 17th reflecting an insatiable passion for clay. their way of life, and salutes their tastes, from 6pm to 8pm. Admission is always free. The gallery is located in Room 1004 in This rare exhibition features artists of ideas, and eccentricities. Bracketed by the the Art Building, 1000 on the Fullerton College campus facing Chapman. local, regional, national, and international gallery walls, the collectors are represented by their belongings: furniture, rugs, lamps, books—their history—and not only their ceramic art. Enter the homes and lives of Julie and David Armstrong, Judy and Richard Jacobs, Gloria and Sonny Kamm, MAW Collection of Pre- Columbian Art, Richard Oelschlaeger, and Diane and Igal Silber, a distinct group who have followed and supported artists that have boldly made their mark in the Creation of Crow history of the clay medium. With over sixty artists, the exhibition Rick Bartow includes: Jerome Ackerman, Rudy Autio, Ralph Bacerra, Tom Coleman, Josh “Things You Know Deweese, Carmen Dionyse, Betty But Cannot Explain Davenport Ford, Viola Frey, David Furman, Julia Galloway, Shoji Hamada, @ AUTRY MUSEUM Robin Hopper, Jeff Irwin, Sergei Isupov, 4700 Western Heritage Way, LA Tony Marsh, Beverly Mayeri, Alleghany (323) 677-2000 Meadows, Gertrude and Otto Natzler, This 40-year retrospective of the late Vincent Palacios, Don Reitz, Kevin artist’s work reflects his experiences as Snipes, Paul Soldner, Robert Sperry, both an American Indian and a Vietnam Jindra Vikova, Peter Voulkos, Patti vet battling PTSD. Powerful paintings, Warashina, Varda Yatom, Ward Youry, sculptures, and ceramics. and many more. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday: 12-4pm; Saturday: 12-4pm; Closed IBBLETON ALLERY Friday, Sunday, and all major holidays. “Inner Realms” @ H G 223 W. Santa Fe Ave. Fullerton www.hibbleton.com

“They Also Ran” You are cordially invited to the next art artist Emily Babette. The works are figu - ULLERTON exhibit at Hibbleton Gallery entitled rative; the subjects have been chosen due @ F “Inner Realms” featuring artwork by to their camaraderie with the artist and MUSEUM CENTER Emily Babette. The opening reception is their mutual dedication to their expres - Friday, September 7th from 6-10pm dur - sion of subculture. The title Inner Realms 301 N. Pomona Ave. Fullerton ing the Downtown Fullerton Art Walk. As describes the internal psychological fan - (714) 738-6545 always, this event is free and open to the tasies of the models which are expressed public. externally by means of personal dress and They Also Ran: The Presidential This solo exhibition features mixed decor. Fashion becomes costume, gesture Hopefuls runs through October 21. media drawings and paintings on paper by becomes performance, and the gaze becomes a window into a tailored psyche. Show runs through Sept. 28th.

Fullerton First Friday ART WALK 6pm-10pm • Sept 7 Downtown Fullerton www.fullertonartwalk.com EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 ART & THEATER FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 15

“Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” @ M AVERICK THEATER 110 E. Walnut Ave. Fullerton (714) 526-7070 www.mavericktheater.com The Maverick Theater brings back its A dark and disturbing story liberally pep - powerful staging of Robert Louis pered with humor. Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . A Writer Jeffery Hatcher has taken the smart, tense and suspenseful new take on story far beyond the original and delivered Stevenson's look at the evil that lurks in a fast paced, psychological, heartfelt, the hearts of men that seems true to Victorian thriller! Staged by the director Stevenson original story but hipper, sexier of Night of the Living Dead, The Killer and more intense. Angels , and Holmes and Watson , this style Liberation/Incarceration This is not your grandfather's Dr. Jekyll of production is what the Maverick does and Mr. Hyde . In this version, the dark best. MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER Hyde indeed comes out, and he is evil The play runs through September 29th. beyond measure. But not all evil: He Performances are Friday and Saturday at 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton loves, and is loved. This is a play that hon - 8pm, Sundays at 6pm. Tickets are $25 www.themuck.org (714)738-6595 ors the original, but gives a more complex general, $10 for students with a current interpretation of the dual nature of man. I.D. Opening Reception Thursday September 6 at 6:30pm: Accounting for over twenty percent of prisoners in the world, the United States has the highest rate of incarceration per capita than any other nation. This group exhibition explores artis - “In the Heights” @ M YSTERIUM tic themes of personal and societal oppression and liberation, photography docu - La Habra Depot Playhouse menting the sometimes cathartic stories and experiences of people in prison arts pro - 311 S. Euclid, La Habra 90631 grams, as well as artwork by prisoners themselves. September 6 – October 14. Free (562)697-3311 www.mysteriumtheater.com Admission, donations welcomed. Gallery Tour Thursday, October 4, 7:30pm. In the Heights , directed by Miguel - In the Heights tells the story of a vibrant Cardenas, music direction by Gabrielle community in New York’s Washington Maldonado, choreographed by Zantino Heights neighborhood with the rhythm Bustos and Schuyler Gage performs of three generations of music. through September 23, Thurs, Fri, Sat at The biggest struggles can be deciding 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. From Lin- which traditions you take with you, and Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton which you leave behind.

“The Other Place” @ CHANCE THEATER Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center 5522 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 (888) 455-4212 www.chancetheater.com The Other Place , written by Sharr White is leaving her, her daughter has eloped and directed by Matthew McCray will with a much older man and even she’s preview from September 21 to the 28th; beginning to question her own good regular performances begin Sept. 29 and health. A compelling and acclaimed continue through October 21. drama in which nothing is quite what it The play focuses on Juliana Smithton, seems, This Outer Critics Circle Award a respected neurologist whose life has nominee will likely keep you talking long recently begun unraveling. Her husband after the curtain has closed.

“Bits and Pieces: Art by John Sollom” @ MIND FLIRT GALLERY & S TUDIO 223 W. Santa Fe Ave. Fullerton www.hibbleton.com

Opening Reception Friday September 7, 6pm-10pm during Fullerton Art Walk: The Mind Flirt Gallery and Studio is located inside the Magoski Arts Colony on West Santa Fe. The current exhibit “Bits and Pieces” features the work of artist John Sollom, who was voted “Best Artist in Orange County” by OC Weekly in 2012. “Like the show title Bits & Pieces,” John Sollom explains, “My paintings are com - posed of multiple panels. They are screwed together from the backside of the panels. I love the idea of collecting different images, shapes, textures and constructing some - thing new and fresh. I have stacks and piles of material in my studio that are used in the work. I am always painting, building panels, glueing fabric down for future proj - ects. I also will break down older artworks and reuse them in something new. This process works for me because I tend to get bored otherwise. The work is always evolving and changing into something different and fun and at the end of it all, if you are not having fun why do it?” EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 Page 16 FULLERTON OBSERVER COMMUNITY OPINIONS Far Left Garbage OUT OF MY MIND I started reading the August edition and Fullerton enjoyed the articles. I thought maybe I by Jon Dobrer © 2018 can get through the whole paper without Observer coming across your anti-Trump hatred The Fullerton Observer Community dribble. Newspaper , founded by Ralph and The World Drifts Towards Authoritarianism But there on page 16 once again was the Natalie Kennedy and a group of friends This isn’t about President Trump. He and Asians worked to unionize the sweat - far left garbage I find in all of your arti - in 1978, is staffed by local citizen vol - only plays a part with his attraction to shops of New York. They became more cles. 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Audrey Davis Los Angeles RE: Coyote Hills RE: “Hikers Brave the Heat in Coyote the following public benefits: installation Hills,” by Helen Higgins (page 3 August of 8 miles of new trails, restoration of 2 2018 Fullerton Observer). miles of existing trails, preservation and First, Friends of Coyote Hills is to be improvement for 5 Vista Park sites, which commended on the very good job they are some of the highest view points in the have done to introduce the Hills to the city, development/construction of an community through their monthly walks. Interpretive Center built to LEED stan - Where is Our Humanity? Second, it was Ralph Kennedy and Bob dards, habitat restoration, and the estab - I have been attending the recent com - friend we were talking about? Given the Ward who started CHOOSE. Some lishment of an endowment for the main - munity forums for the proposed Keystone choice, how is it better to leave someone members of CHOOSE continued to tenance of habitat and recreational open permanent supporting housing (PSH) living on the street than it is to find a work with preserving the maximum space areas which results in no cost to the project in West Fullerton. And while I place for them to live that will help restore amount of open space in both East and city. understand there are concerns and resist - their dignity and allow us to retain our West Coyote Hills through the Coyote Open Coyote Hills has been the advo - ance to the project, I can’t help wondering humanity? What does it say about us as Hills Committee. cacy group that has worked to bring this where is our humanity in these discus - human beings, as citizens of Fullerton if It was Bob Ward and the Coyote Hills proposal to fruition so that all can enjoy sions? What is our responsibility to each we cannot find the courage to overcome Committee who worked cooperatively the 350 acres of restored Preserve. other as human beings? our fears and concerns and do the good with the City and Chevron from the Monika Broom, Rick Crane, How would we feel if it were our daugh - thing? 1990s through the mid 2000s to develop Kate & Tom Dalton, Jack Dean, ter, son, uncle, cousin, niece or even good Lynn Lewis Fullerton an agreement that preserves over 350 acres Bob Hayden, Theresa Harvey, of open space which includes the 72-acre Chris Heusser, Molly McClanahan, Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve. Debra Pember, Jerry Young The Council approved plan provides of Open Coyote Hills, Fullerton No Notice to Downtown Residents & Businesses ED: A few Fact Checks: Open Coyote Hills, helped form) and the Without notice to downtown business - was called to discuss that new ordinance, city’s actions to ignore 61% of its voters es, the planning commission held a meet - but only the bar owners were notified. I •CHOOSE was founded by Ralph •It is also factually incorrect to count ing August 8 to discuss regulations for and Barbara Giasone of the Register Kennedy and a group of friends who the Ward Preserve in the 350 openspace downtown bars. This meeting was not attended because we had each received an brought Bob Ward, then a city coun - acres. The council-approved listed on the city web site. Why another anonymous telephone call informing us of cilmember, into the organization. Chevron/PCH development agreement shadow meeting? I read it in the August the meeting. •Former CHOOSE member Constance offered 283 acres of open space. The land Observer delivered August 7th but didn’t Then the city hired four new police Spenger, went on to form Friends of that became the Robert Ward Nature get to that page until the day after the officers for downtown, so Mr. Meyer Coyote Hills in 2001 to save the remain - Preserve was already owned by the city. meeting. reported the yearly cost to taxpayers was ing 510 acres as open space. See Bob Ward’s 1978 letter below for Heaven only knows how much down - up to $1.6 million over and above the The Friends are now in court to uphold the now defunct 1977 agreement that town businesses have suffered from the sales tax revenues. the public’s successful 2012 referendum saved more land as open space than the bar scene. My office has had broken win - So who were the privileged persons vote to overturn the city council approval final Chevron development plan approved dows, and the glass for this 50's building invited to the August 8 “study session” to of Chevron’s 760-home plus shopping in 2011. Also see frontpage story on new is no longer manufactured. I have talked advise our planning commissioners? center development (the plan your group, with many a downtown business person funding for saving the property. Judith Kaluzny Fullerton who has suffered the gouged windows, the cars crashing into windows, vomit, urine ED: Fullerton Development Director 1978 Letter from Bob Ward on Coyote Hills and fecal matter on their doorsteps in the Ted White said that since it was a study March 2, 1978 Fullerton News Tribune less than 10 percent for the only part of mornings. To say nothing of at least two session where nothing was to be decided Letters to the Mailbag the hills that will be developed in the fore - killings. they did not notice the downtown busi - Former Councilman Bob Root has crit - seeable future. (The upper 600 acres will In 2008, after City Manager Chris nesses or residents. He says it was listed on icized City Council candidate Ralph remain in oil and gas production for the Meyer had pulled together his the Development Department page of the Kennedy for his work to preserve open next 15-25 years). Downtown Working Group of city city website. Anyone interested in reading space in the Coyote Hills* and for his The final agreement between the city employees --which determined that the about the Downtown Game Plan, and leadership in the Brashears referendum. and the Fullerton Hills Development bar scene was costing us taxpayers signing up to get on the interest list for According to Mr. Root (Mailbag, March Corp. calls for 39 percent of the entire $935,000 a year over and above the sales the various efforts the City is making to 1) , Dr. Kennedy’s work in both projects West Hills and 28 percent of the soon-to- tax we were reaping-- a new ordinance was improve downtown can do so by visiting merely delayed decisions and led to be-developed 300 acres to be preserved in drafted, nicknamed the Alcohol www.cityoffullerton.com/gameplan . increased prices. Nothing could be further open space. It also includes the donation Ordinance. A meeting at the city yard Also see report on the meeting page 5. from the truth. to the city (outright or in lieu of park tax) It is true that the condominiums at Brea by Standard Oil and other owners of Boulevard and Lemon would have cost about 120 acres and the sale of an addi - less if they had been built four years soon - tional 60 acres at below market rate, at a Heat Concerns at Post Office All True er, but the price difference is due mainly net savings to the city of over $1.5 mil - lion. No such comparable concessions RE: “Heat Concerns at Post Office,” no budget for cold water but after the to escalating housing costs. Who then was page #3 by Mel Turnbow Jr, in the August Postal Safety Inspector showed up we were really responsible for that delay – Ralph were offered in the original plan. I believe that this agreement could not Observer - I have to say that all that was at least provided cold water. Kennedy who organized a referendum to written is true and I would like to add that My pet peeve is that in one of our retract a $425,000 gift to the developer, or have been reached without the strong cit - izen support the council received on this at the time mentioned we had no air con - "stand up" meetings with management we Bob Root and the other two councilmen ditioning in the Chapman office and were told "we had to do under-time who approved that tax giveaway and thus issue. The citizens of Fullerton owe a debt of gratitude to all the people who partici - management did not mention it or make because Santa Ana wants all the money left the citizens of Fullerton no alternative any preparations for us. No cold water nor back you (carriers) stole during the elec - but to referend? pated in the effort, including Ralph Kennedy who was the main orgainizer fans were provided. tions in overtime.” As the councilperson who led the long The second week we got industrial fans I do not feel appreciated nor wanted at fight to preserve open space in the West and leading proponent of open space preservation in the Coyote Hills. but none were pulling air from the out - the PO. I was told that everything is in Coyote Hills, I deeply resent Mr. Root’s side. One of the air conditioning repair - my head when I tried to talk about it. I'm statement that nothing was accomplished. Robert E. Ward men said that it could have been fixed a sure that by writing this I will get manage - City Councilman Fullerton It is difficult to estimate the exact amount week earlier but management did not ment on my back. I love what I do, but of openspace in the original proposal. My *Ralph Kennedy was the founder of order it. some days I really hate it.. calculations indicate that it was less than C.H.O.O.S.E. – Coyote Hills Open Space Weeks before were told that there was Anonymous Fullerton 25 percent for the entire 1,000 acres and Organization to Save the Environment Page 18 FULLERTON OBSERVER REST IN PEACE • WE REMEMBER YOU EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018

the USC Trojans and enjoyed working Lou’s love for baseball was evident when crossword puzzles; gardening and drink - he signed with the Dodgers organization ing a good cup of tea. shortly after High School. He played pro - In 1994, Mary started Leon Owens fessional baseball for 8 years. During that Foundation in memory of her husband time, he started a family with his wife Leon "Jack" Owens. The mission of Trudy Darlene Hale. Focusing on raising "Mary's Vision" with the assistance of his family, he transitioned to a career in family and friends was to continue Leon's the insurance industry where he worked legacy to impact the lives of young people for Prudential for more than 30 years. throughout the community. This would Lou is survived by his wife of 56 years, be accomplished through the provision of Trudy; daughters, Paryse, Desiree and college scholarships. The foundation to Sabryn; sons, Deron, Brandon and date has blessed nearly 200 students with Gehrig; grandchildren, Austin, Chanel, college scholarships. The foundation also Ashlynn, Braedon, Peyton and Kennedy; assists local schools ( grades K-12) in the great grandson Lucas; brothers areas of STEM; academic camps; Don(deceased) and James; sisters Lynn books/school supplies; sports; music and and Carol; and numerous nieces and Mary L. Owens dance programs. Louis George Ertle nephews. Mary’s involvement throughout the Louis (Lou) George Ertle, 78, passed Funeral services were held on July 27, Mary Louise Owens was born on community was seen in local teen centers; December 25, 1938 to the union of away Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home. 2018 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in providing food to needy families; as well Lou was born April 10, 1940 in Jersey Fullerton, CA. Memorial donations may Jordan and Jessie Burch in Los Angeles, adopting families during Thanksgiving California. City, NJ. He grew up in Fullerton, attend - be made to the Mater Dei Lettermen’s and Christmas holidays. The Leon Owens ed St. Mary’s Elementary School and Club Athletic Scholarship Fund. Mail Mary moved to Fullerton at a young age Foundation will continue this legacy of where she attended Maple Elementary graduated from Mater Dei High School in donations to: Attention: Kathleen Kelly – "Making A Difference Together" to 1958, where he lettered in Baseball, Lettermen’s Club Athletic Fund, Matter School and Wilshire Junior High. Her impact the lives of students and serve our family returned to Los Angeles and Mary Basketball and Football. Lou was induct - Dei High School, 1202 W. Edinger Ave, community. ed into the Mater Dei Hall of Fame. Santa Ana, CA 92707. attended Willowbrook Junior High, grad - Mary passed away on July 23, 2018 in uated from World Church High School Brea, California. She leaves behind son where she was valedictorian and then • B ARBARA JANICE “J AN ” D UNCAN co- • W ILLIAM “B ILL ” L EONG passed away Darren, his wife Jamie Leigh Owens, founder and artistic director of the FCLO on July 31st in Fullerton. He attended attended Los Angeles City College. daughters Karen Owens and Sharen Mary became reacquainted with child - Music Theater Company in Fullerton USC, UCLA and graduated from Owens; grandchildren Zachary Owens, passed away on July 13. For over 45 years, University of Washington. He began his hood friend Leon "Jack" Owens, whom Lyndsey Owens, Kelsey Owens, Joshua she married in 1960 and resided in Long she and her husband Griff (who prede - professional career with the USA Rocket Owens and Simone Greene; her sisters ceased her) brought musical theater to Program in China Lake, CA. Following Beach California, Mary and Leon Jean Williams, Joan Clark and Norma returned to Fullerton where they raised Southern California. Jan is survived by China Lake he worked at Hoffman Farris; brother Dr. G. Christopher Brown four children, seven grandchildren, and Electronics-Nav Com Defense their three children, Darren, Karen and and aunt Luella Cox, nieces, nephews and Sharen. Mary was preceded in death by five great-grandchildren. Electronics. He traveled to Canada, a host of family and friends. Jan and Griff co-founded the John Raitt England, China her husband, Leon in 1993. Mary's Celebration of Life Service was Mary loved her family, community, Awards for Youth in 2009, which provides and the Pentagon held on August 3, 2018 at Fullerton First scholarships to high school theater arts in Washington DC children and the Lord. She served as a Girl United Methodist Church. She received Scout Troop Leader; PTA; FUHS Booster students. Monetary donations in Jan’s for business. He recognition from City of Fullerton Mayor name may be made to the JRAY progam: was proud to be Clubs; was a member of Interfaith Doug Chaffee and Assemblywoman Housing, and a member of Les Services JRAY c/o Marilyn Gianetti, 1233 E. part of the Sharon Quirk-Silva. Central Ave., Fullerton CA 92831. Columbia Space Social, a women's organization which If anyone would like to write a special provided educational and cultural experi - Shuttle team that note or share a story about Mary, please • R OBERT EDWARD SHUFF (Bob) passed launched the first ences for underserved youth in the Maple send to the Leon Owens Foundation Community. away peacefully at home in Fullerton on manned orbital 1105 S. Euclid Street, Suite D-349 in August 3rd following a lengthy battle with flight into space. Mary was employed at Cal State Fullerton, CA 92832 or the LOF website Fullerton. She was a staunch supporter of cancer. He was a good husband, father Bill was a very devoted husband and www.leonowensfoundation.org and grandpa who loved his family. Bob father. He enjoyed golf, good cuisine, was preceded in death by his parents, his travel, attending music concerts and art brother Roger and sister Betty, and his son exhibits at CSUF. He was a retired presi - Robert W. Shuff. He is survived by his dent of the board of directors of a non- loving wife Patricia, his sisters Linda profit supporting the LA Chinatown Knight and Nettie Highfill, his daughters Service Center, American Chinese Teresa Trujillo (Joe), Katherine Simpson, Museum, and scholarships for Kong and Susan Gapinski (Anthony), and his Chow Benevolent Association, LA. grandchildren Christoper Trujillo, Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Stephen, Thomas, Michael, Sarah and Joyce Leong, and daughters Leslie Leong Robert Gapinski, and Shane Simpson. Naritoku, and Nina Leong Lavery. Services have been held. Private services have been held.

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Duck Pond Returning to Hillcrest Park Woodcrest Park Update The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider River Parkway grant for design and/or construction An update on improvements to the 3-acre creation of a duck pond at Hillcrest park. There used to which must be expended by May 31, 2021. Woodcrest Park adjacent to Woodcrest Elementary be a duck pond at the park and this one is proposed for In April 2018 two design groups were asked to work up will also be heard at the Parks & Rec meeting. The the same area at the north edge of the park on the Brea proposals. Staff is recommending the council award the improvement plan has been ongoing since 2013 initial Blvd and Harbor corner. contract to STUDIO-MLA based on its experience and meetings held with the Woodcrest Community Group The Hillcrest Park Ad Hoc Committee has recom - fee of $120,586. and the Fullerton Women’s Club. The project is being mended the project. Their recommendation and whatev - The improvements will establish a naturalized creek by supported by various grants and contributions from er the Parks & Rec Committee decides at its Sept. 10, modifying the existing concrete waterway. The project community groups. The first phase consisting of side - 6:30pm meeting will come before the city council at its includes creek stabilization, riparian and drought tolerant walk & road repair was completed in June. Phase 2 September 18th meeting. vegetation, wildlife habitat, a path along the creek linking which includes the majority of the park improvements City council previously approved in February 2014 the to the recently restored fountain and lawn area, and are expected to start in January 2019 with completion nine-part conceptual plan for Hillcrest park of which the spaces for people to enjoy the park and creek setting. expected June 2019. first two phases - Pine Forest Stairs and the Fountain If approved by the council construction is expected The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting takes Restoration and Great Lawn - have been completed. between July and December 2019. place in the city council chambers at city hall on The duck pond project received a $380,000 California Monday September 10th at 6:30pm.