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Continued from frontpage more? But when we’re doing it our- On September 20, over 4 million people selves out of stupidity and greed, then I (mainly young people) participated in find it impossible to accept…Our car- climate strikes all over the world, urging bon output is actually accelerating rather action by politicians and large business- than being reduced. This is like having es to deal with the existential threat of your house catch on fire and, rather than human-caused climate change (a reality getting out the old firehose and pouring accepted by the vast majority of climate some water on it, you say, ‘Look, I’ve scientists). In a recent interview with got some lovely gasoline here. Let’s try Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, that.’” Thunberg called her Asperger’s syn- “I’m personally striking because I’m drome her “superpower.” very tired,” Marla Garcia said. Residents of a number of cities in “Basically, my entire life it’s something Orange County organized and partici- I’ve grown up with, and I’m tired of pated in the September 20 Climate nothing being done about it for all 17 years of my life. So that’s why we’re Strike, including Brea, Anaheim, Irvine, Above: Students Brianna Ong, Marla Garcia, Amreen Kaur and Miranda Garcia doing this, because we want to see that and Laguna Beach. organized the climate strike in front of Anaheim City Hall. One such climate strike change happen finally. I gathered on the steps of think we’re getting there.” Anaheim City Hall. It was Over four After speeches from organized by four local high organizers, the climate school students: Amreen million strikers marched along Kaur, Brianna Ong, Marla people Anaheim Blvd, and up Garcia, and Miranda Garcia. participated in Center Street in downtown, “We were all inspired by climate strikes chanting and holding their Greta Thunberg,” Marla signs. Garcia said. “September 20 all over the In addition to the is a day where everybody world Anaheim Climate Strike, around the world is striking, on Sept 20. there was also a strike at and we wanted to go to a UCI. strike, but we didn’t find any Closer to home, there was close to us, so we decided to another climate strike and make one ourselves.” “Healthy Future Fair” in “Climate change is some- Brea hosted by local doctor thing that affects me. I sometimes won- Kris Potter Percy. der if I want to have children in this sce- For climate change skeptics, here’s Above: Brea residents participate in the Climate Strike. nario because I don’t know if I want some data from NASA regarding cli- Photo courtesy of Kris Potter Percy. them to suffer the way that I struggle, mate change: Greenland lost an average of 286 billion has declined rapidly over the last several knowing that politicians and everybody Global Temperature Rise: The plan- tons of ice per year between 1993 and decades. who’s above us can step on us, like et's average surface temperature has 2016, while Antarctica lost about 127 Extreme Events: The number of they’re doing right now,” Miranda risen about 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit (0.9 billion tons of ice per year during the record high temperature events in the Garcia said. “I encourage you all to keep degrees Celsius) since the late 19th cen- same time period. The rate of Antarctic United States has been increasing, while on doing this, to keep on fighting for tury, a change driven largely by ice mass loss has tripled in the last the number of record low temperature Anaheim and Orange County in general increased carbon dioxide and other decade. events has been decreasing, since 1950. to declare a Climate Emergency.” human-made emissions into the atmos- Glacial Retreat: Glaciers are retreat- The U.S. has also witnessed increasing Anaheim City Councilmember Jordan phere. Most of the warming occurred in ing almost everywhere around the world numbers of intense rainfall events. Brandman also spoke at the event. the past 35 years, with the five warmest — including in the Alps, Himalayas, Ocean Acidification: Since the “Thank you for taking action today years on record taking place since 2010. Andes, Rockies, Alaska and Africa. beginning of the Industrial Revolution, with the rest of the world,” Brandman Not only was 2016 the warmest year on Decreased Snow Cover: Satellite the acidity of surface ocean waters has said. “In 2015, we at the city of record, but eight of the 12 months that observations reveal that the amount of increased by about 30 percent. This Anaheim, and with the school district, make up the year — from January spring snow cover in the Northern increase is the result of humans emitting created a Greenhouse Reduction Plan through September, with the exception Hemisphere has decreased over the past more carbon dioxide into the atmos- with all of the local high schools…We of June — were the warmest on record five decades and that the snow is melt- phere and hence more being absorbed must be fully renewable by 2030.” for those respective months. ing earlier. into the oceans. The amount of carbon Margot, an Anaheim resident, also Warming Oceans: The oceans have Sea Level Rise: Global sea level rose dioxide dissolved by the upper layer of addressed the crowd of nearly 200 stu- absorbed much of this increased heat, about 8 inches in the last century. The oceans is increasing by about 2 billion dents and local residents. with the top 700 meters (about 2,300 rate in the last two decades, however, is tons per year. “Why do I care about climate feet) of ocean showing warming of more nearly double that of the last century and Visit climate.nasa.gov for more infor- change?” she asked. “I can try to tell than 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1969. is accelerating slightly every year. mation, articles, and up to the minute myself that it is okay. After all, there Shrinking Ice Sheets: The Greenland Declining Arctic Sea Ice: Both the data. have been at least 5 or 6 mass extinc- and Antarctic ice sheets have decreased extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice tions on earth before, so what’s one in mass. Data from NASA's Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment show

Student climate strikers at UCI. Photo by Chantal deFelice. A young climate striker outside Anaheim City Hall. EARLY OCTOBER 2019 LOCAL NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 3 Representatives Discuss Local Issues at Community Forum by Matthew Leslie this gas tax,” she noted, in reference to moderator Josh Newman’s 2018 recall Neighbors United for Fullerton over a controversial statewide gas tax (NUFF) invited a select group of local hike. She said that people were anti-tax elected officials to discuss what they are but still wanted the same level of servic- doing for the community on September es, including libraries, parks, and road 23. District 4 County Supervisor Doug repairs. Following the 2008 downturn, Chaffee, State Assemblymember Sharon when she herself was a member of the Quirk-Silva, and Martin Medrano repre- city council, the city tried not to make senting Gil Cisneros of Congressional cuts that were too deep, but Fullerton, District 39, participated in the panel. OCTA, and SCAG (The Southern OC Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Martin Medrano, and State Assembly Member NUFF Chair and former State Senator California Association of Governments) Sharon Quirk-Silva speak at NUFF forum. Photo by Jose Trinidad Castaneda Josh Newman moderated the evening are not getting enough revenue to “fix for an audience of about forty, including the roads in a timely manner.” people to be living on the streets. Just homeless veterans. He explained that Mayor Jesus Silva. He began by asking For his part, Chaffee offered that he building shelters is not a solution, she the encampment on Gilbert St. in what are the priorities for each represen- meets with the presidents of both said. Affordable housing is a costly and Fullerton migrated from Anaheim tatives. Fullerton College and CSU Fullerton. timely solution, but someone with a because that city had begun enforcing CSUF President Framroze Virgee, he severe mental illness would their anti-camping law, explained, recently presented plans for a need more than just shelter as they now can legally Legislative Priorities pedestrian crossing above Nutwood or even permanent housing. do because they opened Quirk-Silva noted that the more than Ave. to OCTA for possible funding. He She also noted that young a shelter there. His per- thirty pieces of legislation she has intro- Assemblymember also spoke about neighboring Placentia people working more than sonal goal is to provide duced in her five years in California’s creating a "new oldtown" with 1,900 one job can’'t afford hous- Quirk-Silva more affordable housing, State Assembly haven’t always con- new housing units, 1,100 new jobs and a ing, and many seniors are and Supervisor but he said that he didn't cerned her local district directly. Metrolink stop to the area. One of his without a safety net. know how they would The first legislation she successfully Chaffee had a goals is to retain $ 30 million in OCTA "Nobody has the exact get the money for it. introduced allowed a fee waiver for disagreement for the 4th District because the state pathway," she said. With no more federal homeless people to obtain birth certifi- money allocated in Senate Bill 1 can be She recalled Judge over the best earmarks, Rep. Cisneros cates and I.D.s because having some used only in county areas. Carter's inspection of the location of the is working collaborative- form of identification was necessary for Medrano also spoke of adding a Santa Ana Riverbed home- ly on federal grants, support services. OC Veteran’s Metrolink stop in Placentia, and work less camp, calling the situa- including a bipartisan Martin Medrano, representing Gil Cemetery. on funding for the 57 and 60 freeway tion "unacceptable." Buena bill to fund housing for Cisneros, touted the congressman’s interchange. Park and Placentia are homeless veterans, Mr. three town halls this year. Mr. Cisneros, Sharon Quirk Silva has asked expected to build shelters, Martin said. He called he noted, has worked on healthcare, President Virgee that SB1 (Gas Tax) while her husband, the O.C. Homeless Task infrastructure, and housing issues, testi- funds be used for the Nutwood bridge, a Fullerton Mayor Jesus Force a "great thing." fying before the House Appropriations project she said Pres. Virgee calls his # 1 Silva is trying to raise funds for "recu- Committee. perative care." She warned that if seri- goal. Her requested audit of CSUF Housing Supervisor Doug Chaffee asserted that ous efforts aren't made to combat the revealed $ 1.6 billion in surplus funds at As a member of the Assembly his first priority was “good govern- problem, it could become as bad as it is a time when parking fees were the high- Housing Committee, Sharon Quirk ment,” and pointed out that he was the in Los Angeles or San Diego counties. est in the CSU system. She disagreed Silva has seen "contentious" bills move first Democrat on the O.C. Board of “If everybody does their job we will be with spending SB1 funding on a bridge through it. "Number One is we have to Supervisors in twelve years. able to enforce the [anti-camping] because "they have reserves," and she build [more housing]," she said, citing Chaffee unexpectedly suggested that laws,” she said. “They will be arrested. doesn't think that the project would the two-year process of having develop- Anaheim Hills could be the site of a new People say that’s criminalizing home- qualify for SB1 funding anyway. ments approved by local planning com- veterans cemetery in Orange County, lessness,” but it isn't. She continued that missions and city councils. She called even though Gov. Newsom had recently it also meant "saying yes to market rate Homelessness state funding for housing on the site of signed a bill authored by Sharon Quirk- housing projects.” Fairview Hospital in Costa Mesa a Silva specifying the site of the cemetery Asked about serious efforts to address Chaffee said “We don’t call shelters "major win," though the local city coun- at one of two specific locations in Irvine. homelessness, Quirk-Silva said the issue ‘shelters’ anymore, we call them naviga- cil and residents expressed "huge oppo- is “More complex than people want to tion centers.” The mobile "Be Well" pro- describe it as.” Although homeless peo- sition" to the project, even though it is Infrastructure gram, a public/private partnership of ple are often seen as lazy, unwilling to an existing facility on state property. Responding to a question about infra- Kaiser and the county's Cal Optima, work, and possible addicts, she cau- She lamented that people apply for structure priorities, Quirk-Silva referred exists for people with mental crises, and tioned that the population is not all the and receive Section 8 housing vouchers to Fullerton’s pot holes and the poor can send a unit "within minutes" of a same. "There's a story behind every- but "they don't have anywhere to use condition of some of the city’s roads, call as an alternative to calling police. one," she asserted, drawing on her years them." Rather than rent control, she sup- and said that the city was considering a He noted that although unemployment is as an elementary school teacher to com- ported SB1482 to establish rent stabi- one cent sales tax to repair them. down, the annual Point in Time count pare the different ways children learn to lization, where owners could increase “Without getting too touchy, there was showed an increase in homelessness and the different circumstances that lead Continued on page 19 Hate Crimes in OC Increase in 2018 Seniors Confused by Lengthy Lease Continued from frontpage Offered by Rancho La Paz Park Owner Crimes against LGBTQ community increased from 2% in 2017 Mobile homeowners living in the Rancho La ments. There is a due date that has most residents to 11% in 2018. Crimes against African Americans 4%; crimes Paz senior mobile home park are confused by the in a state of panic."Although Saunders has hired against members of the Asian and white communities stayed at lengthy lease offered by new park owner John an ombudsman to assist with the leases, most res- 3%. Saunders. The 31-page lease includes over 70 idents who spoke with him said he is of little Most hate crimes (21%) involved vandalism, while 16% pages of double sided exhibits and further docu- assistance.Neither Fullerton nor Anaheim city involved assault. Criminal threats were 3% of the total reported ments that require homeowner information and councils voted to adopt anti-gouging ordinances hate crimes while terrorist threats and murder were 1% of the signatures. Instructions suggest homeowners to prevent predatory behavior. Fullerton city total. According to the Bureau of Justice only 3.5% of hate have their lawyer look over the lease agreement council did vote to restart a rental assistance pro- crimes are reported to law enforcement. which begins November 1, 2019. By law, home- gram that would help those who qualify to pay In Orange County 31% of the population is foreign born with owners must be offered a one year lease though for the rent increases. The program is dependent over half being US citizens; 46% of the county’s residents that is not stated in the document which only on year-to-year federal funding. speak a language other than English at home. There are over 80 offers the choice of a 6 or 10 year lease span. The Saunders has also offered a rent-assistance pro- faiths practiced in Orange County. OC Human Relations document also notes that anyone signing the doc- gram good for one year - though like the lease believes that our diversity should be celebrated for the richness ument exempts the park from "any ordinance, being offered - it is cumbersome and requires and abundance it brings to our county’s social fabric. “All peo- rule, regulation, or initiative measure adopted by applicants list the name, address, phone number, ple should live free from harassment, discrimination and vio- any local government entity which establishes a email, and employer name and address of every lence based on race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gen- maximum amount that a landlord may charge a member of their family not living with them; 7 der, or disability." tenant for rent." years of back tax documents; list of all personal Report hate crimes and incidents to local law enforcement "Most residents cannot afford a lawyer to jewelry and furniture; personal bank account and to OC Human Relations at 714-480-6570. OC Human explain the complicated lease terms," said numbers, and more. The program is administered Relations provides Victim Assistance and various educational Rancho La Paz Homeowners Association for Saunders by Talley & Associates, a company programs to prevent hate crimes and incidents. Visit www.ochu- President Lupe Ramirez. "Most are unable to that specializes in mobile home park closures and manrelations.org for more information. decipher the over 200-page packet of lease docu- conversions. Page 4 FULLERTON OBSERVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS EARLY OCTOBER 2019

FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES 9/17/19 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. City Hall is located at 303 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton. Contact council at 714-738-6311 or by email to: [email protected] Closed Session Before every public city council meeting, there is a “closed session” in which council meets with various parties to discuss items outside view of the public. During this week’s closed session, council met with representatives of various pub- lic employee unions (fire and city employees) to negotiate salaries, benefits, and working conditions. According to the city attorney, all proposals were rejected. Council also met with legal council regarding Jay Cicinelli and Joe Wolfe’s lawsuits against the city of Fullerton. These two officers were fired over their involvement Chief Dunn pre- in the death of Kelly Thomas. They have sued the city to get their jobs back. Chief’s Advisory Council Members Honored: sented certificates of recognition to the 11 members of Fullerton Police Chief’s Advisory Council. These members represent various aspects of community and meet once a month to discuss various concerns. Members present at the meeting Public Comments included Jim Ertle, Ilse Miranda, Anthony Package, and Egleth Nunnci. In the above photo friends and family of the Advisory Council are featured. Rancho La Paz: Todd Harrison, a advocates—have found a solution. We resident of Rancho La Paz Mobile have to do something.” Home Park, showed council the 30-plus City Manager Ken Domer responded page lease agreement he had recently that the newly-created Ad Hoc All the Arts for All the Kids Heart Project received from the park’s owner John Homelessness Committee is looking to Council approved temporary placement of “heart” art sculpture installations in Saunders. “I can at least say that he and create a homeless plan for the city. three locations in the downtown area for the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation Star Management are consistent in their Regarding cost of cleanup, the city is as part of a fundraising effort. In partnership with the Fullerton School District, the drive to make life as miserable for the diverting resources to do sidewalk All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation provides funding for lessons in art, music, homeowners as possible. Their approach cleanup at the encampment every dance and theater for every kindergarten through sixth grade student at the District’s of unrelenting ill-will and incompetence Wednesday. Regarding the Armory, the seventeen elementary schools. is still on full display,” Harrison said. only time the city can enforce anti- “Months ago, you said that if Mr. camping ordinances is when the two Saunders did not act in good faith, the new homeless “navigation centers” are Juanita Cook Trail Improvements council would step up for us again. Well, opened in Buena Park and Placentia. I think you have evidence now.” Visit www.cityoffullerton.com/homeless Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to amend a condition of the city’s agreement Homelessness: Anita Adriano asked, for more information. with the Oakmont Senior living project currently under construction. The new con- “What is the cost of the cleanup at the Safe Sidewalks: Veronica Moran said dition requires the payment of $367,345 by Oakmont as part of a larger project to Gilbert St [homeless encampment] that that in the area of Magnolia and construct full-width trail improvements of the Juanita Cook Trail on the east side of happened last week? What is the budget Commonwealth there are children with Morelia Avenue between Laguna Road and Bastanchury Road. The trail improve- for this? When the Armory came back special needs who have trouble crossing ments will also cost $607,655 from the city’s Park Dwelling Fund. online—would this allow the city to or walking on the sidewalks or lack During public comment, a few residents who live near the new Oakmont devel- enforce the anti-camping ordinances? thereof. “It’s very difficult to walk in opment expressed concern about the elevation of the project, the parking plan, and Our community continues to be over- that area. The walkers are endangered other issues. whelmed by the presence of the home- because of the busy streets, and there are City Manager Domer said, “As I understand it, talking to the community devel- less, and by the fact that we have not— great distances between each cross- opment director last week, they are building according to the [approved] plan.” the city, the churches, these homeless walk.” Pay/Benefit Increases for FPD North Basin Contamination Update Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to support a “side letter” agreement between Ahmad Zahra, Fullerton’s representative on the Orange County Water District the city and the Fullerton Police union, allowing for pay increases, as a way to pre- board, gave a brief update on the North Basin groundwater contamination. The site vent loss of officers to other departments, and to help in recruiting officers. was supposed to be listed as a “superfund” site by the EPA in October; however, The proposal provides increased compensation for officers at all levels through a talks with Northrop Grumman (one of the main polluters responsible) are not going combination of 2.5% across-the-board salary increases, additions of “steps” to the as well as anticipated. “We don’t know when they will look into listing it—possibly salary ranges, and implementation of a City contribution to a retiree medical trust next year,” Zahra said. “I sent a letter to the EPA encouraging them to list it, but it fund.The funding sources for these increases comes from defunding and downgrad- seems like that’s not going to happen [soon]. OCWD is doing work in advance so ing vacant positions in the 2019-2020 budget. that when it is listed, we’ve already done a lot of the work that needs to be done Council member Whitaker called the pay increases “unsustainable.” including remedial investigation and well testing to see the extent of the plume because it’s moving. After that there will be some feasibility studies to develop the Personnel Management System Changes best cleanup method. All of this will be gathered in advance of the EPA listing.” For more info visit www.ocwd.com. Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to Manager position will be re-classified as approve changes to some city manage- “Housing Manager.” Homelessness- Safe Parking Program? ment positions, including the creation of related duties will be reassigned to the Mayor Silva suggested aggendizing the creation of a “safe parking” pilot program a Director of Community and Economic City Manager’s Office. The meeting which would allow a safe place to park overnight for people living in their cars. Development. The Community closed with a moment of silence remem- “I’ve had discussions with OCTA, the Illumination Foundation, the Tri-Parish Development Department will be bering the 21 homeless people who died Collaborative—they’re willing to help,” Silva said. “It would be a pilot program to restructured as the Community and on the streets of Orange County in see if it works, if it makes sense, and will be at minimal cost to the city.” Economic Development Department August of 2019, according to the OC with a mandate to serve “as an advocate coroner’s office. Diane Vena read the for businesses.” Additionally, the names of all these people, whom she Woodcrest Park Mosquito Season Housing and Homeless Resources called “our neighbors.” Parks and Rec Director Hugo Curiel Mayor Protem Jennifer Fitzgerald, Disaster Preparedness gave a presentation showing the current Fullerton’s representative on the Orange Agenda Forecast progress of the Woodcrest Park County Mosquito and Vector Control September was National The next Fullerton City Council meet- improvements. There will be a park District board said that this year’s mos- Preparedness Month. Fullerton Fire ing is Tuesday, October 1 at 6:30pm. opening and ribbon cutting on Nov 16. quito season is worse than ever. The Chief Loeser discussed Orange Some agenda items include: A member of the Woodcrest community most dangerous mosquitos are those that County’s Emergency Notification Presentation on Census Partnership and said that this grand opening will be “a come out in the evening and can carry System or AlertOC, which allows resi- Engagement Program, Proclamation of great opportunity to celebrate the differ- West Nile Virus. There have been West dents to register to receive alerts. WTLC Domestic Violence Awareness ent cultures and diversity on this side of Nile-positive mosquitos here in Signing up only takes a few minutes. Month, Chapman Neighborhood the city.” She said that there will be Fullerton. She said to watch for standing Visit www.alertoc.org. There is also an Improvements, Approval of License Baile Folklorico dancers at the event, water—it can be a breeding ground for online app to get resources for disaster Agreement with Raytheon Company, and that the workers who did the con- mosquitos. Visit www.ocvector.org to preparedness, called ReadyOC. Future Supply Actions Funding Program struction will also be honored. report any pests and learn more. Grant. Come see your local government in action! EARLY OCTOBER 2019 LOCAL POLITICS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 5

pounds. The major issue is whether this Water Quality Report and the Impact of PFAS can be done at a lower cost than pur- chasing MWD water. (Note that MWD Public Works Director Meg McWade reliable water. Thus there is a need to Councilmember Zahra said that water tests below the detection limits for gave a presentation on the city’s 2019 activate an import water supply connec- OCWD has been looking at ways to help PFAS and related chemicals.)” Water Quality report, focusing on detec- tion from the Metropolitan Water cities deal with these new detection lev- tions and maximum contaminant levels District of Southern California (MWD) els financially. in our water supply, at the September 17 to help provide water for the City. Jose Trinidad Castaneda pointed out Health Hazards Fullerton City Council meeting. The MWD Connection Repair Project that recently there were congressional of PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels are the is located at Raymond and Wilshire hearings on PFAS and its impact on The Centers for Disease Control Federal and State enforceable standards Avenue and will cost $128,416. (Water human health and the environment. The (CDC) say studies in humans have for water quality and safety. According tests have not detected PFAS in MWD chair of that House committee (Harley shown that certain PFAS may affect the to McWade, the City of Fullerton meets water to date.) Rouda from OC) is pressing forward developing fetus and child, including all of the MCLs for water quality and Some councilmembers expressed dis- with trying to receive funds from possible changes in growth, learning and thus provides a safe and reliable water pleasure at the new state regulations responsible companies like 3M to pay behavior, decrease fertility and interfere supply for customers. regarding PFAS detection. for contaminant detection and remedia- with the body’s natural hormones, Council approved a project to re- Mayor Protem Fitzgerald said, “I tion. Castaneda suggested that council increase cholesterol, affect the immune establish a Metropolitan Water District think what the state is trying to do to send a letter to the House Committee on system, and increase cancer risk. For connection in the event that Fullerton local agencies on PFAS [the new detec- the Environment to see if we can get more on this visit has to close water wells due to exceed- tion levels]…is completely disgusting funding to deal with this. https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/PFA ing the state’s standards for the contam- and not based in any kind of science.” The Fullerton Infrastructure and S_FactSheet.html inants Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Adán Ortega, Fullerton’s representa- Natural Resources Advisory Committee and Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). tive on the Metropolitan Water District previously voted unanimously to recom- Currently, the Response Level (which Board, said, “I want to echo council mend reactivation of the MWD connec- Congressional tion which has been out of service for is the level at which action is required) member Fitzgerald’s comments about Hearing on PFAS about 40 years. Council voted 5-0 to remains at the EPA recommended level the need to push back on California… Manufacturers of PFAS testified approve this project. of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for both con- Next week I’ll be meeting with the gov- before congress about the danger of the taminants – PFOA and PFOS combined. ernor’s office echoing the comments substances which they have known However, California State Water we’ve heard here tonight.” Water Filtration? about since the 1960s as referenced by Resources Control Board Division of Councilmember Whitaker said, Infrastucture and Natural Resource internal memos from their own scien- Drinking Water (DDW) has announced “These substances are so prevalent Committe member Mark Shapiro said tists. it may significantly lower Response everywhere…how much is coming from “The city is also investigating adding To watch the September 10th congres- Levels as early as fall 2019. our water?” He said that new regulations extra filtration (activated charcoal or sional hearing on PFAS, visit “The Depending on where the Response are “generating a lot of unnecessary reverse osmosis) to remove PFAS and Devil They Knew: PFAS Contamination Levels are set and future testing of expense.” related chemicals from the water supply. & Need for Corporate Accountability.” wells, the city may need to remove up to Councilmember Flory called the Both techniques are very effective for https://oversight.house.gov/legislation/h four wells from service, leaving portions MWD project “a redundant safety meas- removal of those contaminants, as well earings/the-devil-they-knew-pfas-conta- of the city without a constant supply of ure.” as for removing volatile organic com- mination-and-the-need-for-corporate-0 Debating the Costs and Benefits of Allowing Legal Fireworks Continued from frontpage Flory also proposed discussion of a goes where the government is lacking in potential ballot measure to make the sale funds.” and discharge of “safe and sane” fire- “The booth has allowed us to raise works illegal in Fullerton. $60,000. This is our Foundation’s Should City Council choose to pro- biggest fundraiser for the school year,” ceed with the ballot measure, the esti- Cindy Lee said, speaking on behalf of mated cost to place one measure on the Sunset Lane Education Foundation. March 2020 ballot is between $209,903 “The issue is not the safe and sane fire- and $247,750. The cost to place a meas- works, but rather the use of illegal fire- ure on the November 2020 ballot is works.” Councilmember Flory made the argu- walk my dog and it’s the ‘safe and sane’ $8,500 in addition to the costs of the Councilmember Whitaker echoed this ment against allowing fireworks sales in stuff on sidewalks and in the street, that November 2020 General Municipal idea that the problem is illegal fire- Fullerton. end up down in the gutter, and in the Election. works, not the “safe and sane” fireworks “The best [fireworks] show in the ocean…I just ask that you put it back on After the presentation, council mem- sold in the booths. county is at Fullerton High School, and the ballot and let voters choose again.” bers and residents gave arguments on “I think we continue to take aim at the that is a place where we can celebrate Jose Trinidad Castaneda said that he both sides of the issue. Representatives wrong side of the equation,” Whitaker our patriotism,” Flory said. “In my opin- loves the fireworks show at the high of various non-profits who do fundrais- said. “It’s the lawbreakers with the ille- ion, ‘safe and sane’ fire- school, where it’s safe and ing through fireworks sales spoke in gal fireworks that’s really where the works are a cover for ille- there’s no harm to anyone. favor of keeping fireworks sales legal in attention needs to go.” gal fireworks.” “But then when I go Fullerton. Mayor Protem Fitzgerald also defend- Flory also expressed con- home, I am fearful. People Kenneth Robertson said that the ed the sale of “safe and sane” fireworks, cern over the potential for The debate have both legal and illegal, fundraising allows his group to provide even suggesting that Fullerton expand fires caused by fireworks, centered around and you can’t enforce/dis- quinceneras for 25 girls, provide money the number of days that fireworks may especially given the rise of the freedom cern/regulate between the for kids to go to youth camp, plus a be sold, to compete with cities like wildfires in California. two. Fireworks create par- backpack giveaway that allows 360 kids Anaheim. “There are other ways to and fundraising ticulate matter that nega- to get backpacks. “I love fireworks. To me fireworks are raise funds than by selling value of tively affects air quality Elizabeth Barr who represents pretty synonymous with freedom,” fireworks,” Flory said. fireworks vs. and hurts children with res- Fullerton Pop Warner (youth football), Fitzgerald said. “I’m confident that I’m Jane Rands argued that the public piratory illnesses like asth- said, “The money that we raise with not the only one in town who feels the the legal fireworks allow ma,” Castaneda said. these fireworks stands directly goes to same…I love that this industry is built the masking of the illegal safety costs and Mayor Silva and our kids, the community, education. It around helping the communities.” fireworks. She said she has negative Councilmember Zahra seen a notable change in environmental suggested bringing the her neighborhood once the impact.. item back to see if the city fireworks became legal. can improve its fireworks “In my neighborhood, enforcement. there were zero illegal fire- Ultimately, council works before the legal ones voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) came along,” Rands said. to “receive and file” the “Now that we’ve had this ‘trial period’ I staff report and to bring the item back to ask you to put it back on the ballot now see if the city can improve its enforce- that people really know the true impact ment, and re-visit the ballot measure of their decision. People are fearful of next summer. losing their homes every Fourth of July and the days after.” To learn more visit https://www.cityof- Diane Vena said, “There’s a big cost to fullerton.com/gov/departments/city_cler fireworks…For weeks after [the 4th] I k/fireworks/fireworks_safety.asp Page 6 OBSERVER The DOWNTOWN Report EARLY OCTOBER 2019 by Mike Ritto [email protected] © 2019 Changes Downtown Two of the biggest changes downtown in my years here (since the 80’s) is the now huge variety of outdoor dining spaces and expanded hours of operation of retail shops. In the 80’s, many downtown shops were not open until noon or even later, closed early, and many were not open on Sunday and Monday. Through an enormous amount of effort business really picked up and to make sure it stays that way, altogether now- Shop and Dine Fullerton first!

Kids and Downtown You know there are places for kids to go downtown, in particular Plaza Park Above: across from the Museum Center with a playground, picnic tables and shaded seat- Proprietor of ing, and of course the Downtown Plaza itself is fun. At the Museum Center, Session Let It Brie A of the Wednesday After School Art Studio began on September 25 and its focus Cheese shows is Dinosaur Art. Session B starts October 23 and it’s all about Art Around The off her wares. World. Kids in grades 1-3 can participate in these fun artwork sessions that go from The shop offers 2-5pm. Call 714 728 6565 or go to www.cityoffullerton.com/museum for info. between 45-60 cheeses at any given time. Photo Quiz

Left: Bakers at Butterhill Cakes display their goods. They also bake breads and other treats. Newish in Town Due to an encounter with the unfor- some friends along next time. When I giving forces of gravity, it took some was there they had four of Fullerton’s time to finally make it to Let It Brie own Bootleggers beers on tap (half QUESTION: Cheese Shop/Café (located at 117 E price beers on Wednesdays) as well as Commonwealth Ave.) and it was good wine. Hey, it’s a cheese shop- gotta Where are these seats (shown above) to see so many customers in there on a have beer and wine. Gift baskets are and where did they come from? Saturday afternoon. Pleasant surprises coming up, and they offer catering. all around, the considerable choices of Looks like we have a hit on our hands. Send your answerto Mike at cheese of course, between 45 and 60 at Butterhill Cakes & Pastries (located [email protected] any given time and the goal is to offer at 113 E Commonwealth Ave.) has 100 at a time. Surprisingly, Let It Brie is finally opened just two doors west of Last issue question: about much more than cheese, they have Let It Brie and they told me they will Where is this mural? (shown at right) a very interesting food menu. Wow! soon be baking fresh breads for them, as Answer: It is on Lemon just south of Hate to say it, but yeah, ‘Say cheese’ well as for the rest of us, of course. Commonwealth at Deelite Ice Cream. was uttered before taking this photo of Right now they have unusual and amaz- Speaking of Ice Cream, this guy the owners and lifelong friends Amy ing pastries, and you can see some menu (at right) has appeared in my neigh- and Heather. Once you see the assort- items in the photo. I tried two, and it borhood for over 20 years, but not ment of goodies pictured here in person, took a lot of will power to stop there. for long, he told me he is retiring. this platter being their most popular, by You may not be able to hold back; go Maybe these are soon going to be a the way, you will be compelled to bring there to see and taste Butterhill in color. thing of the past. Ice Cream man was my first job the summer before college. Same with some friends, guess it was a ‘thing’ at the time. Sad to see our ice cream man go, even though he plays Christmas music all year long.

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Despite our mentions of many lost restaurants from the past, some things never change, like Giovanni’s Pizza on Williamson and Euclid. Since 1958! Gotta believe anyone who has lived in Fullerton for any length of time knows this place, and has CAPRI SHOES great memories, some dating back many decades. We lost Paul Codispoti back in 1999 but “Paul the Pizza Man” sure knew what he was doing and the place and the pizza live on. Yet, we do have to report a recent loss on the restaurant front because Branagan’s has closed. I personally always had a good time, service, and food there; sorry to see them go. All the best to Patty and crew. EARLY OCTOBER 2019 LOCAL NEWS & CROSSWORD FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 7

OUR TOWN CROSSWORD © 2019 “SEEING DOUBLE” by Valerie Brickey (answer key on page 19)

Kids wore their, "cause kids can’t fight alone" bracelets which were donated by the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO). Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by Mary Green What better way to spread awareness courageous; why she is brave; and why than going back to your elementary she is fearless and bold. The kids loved 36. Similar school & bringing one of your very own asking her questions about her journey ACROSS 37. Hindu Mr. CHOC superheros to help? with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 38. Similar to an HMO On Tuesday, September 17, I had the (ALL), and all celebrated and clapped 1. Matinee hero 39. 1982 hit “___ and Ivory” honor and privilege of bringing Olivia to when she told them it was now gone. 5. Capitol feature 40. Settlers of ___ (board game) Laguna Road Elementary school, and They learned about things she did in 9. #___ goals (friendship ideal) 41. Youngest member of we shared with 700 students why the the hospital, the fun things and the hard 14. Moore of “G.I. Jane” “The Incredibles” superheroes in the hospital fighting this things, where her cancer was, what it felt 15. Ugandan despot Idi 43. Leica or Nikon sneaky disease called cancer are coura- like and what kind of things she likes. 16. “___ you to reconsider.” 44. Loch ___ monster geous. They couldn’t believe she was a kid just 17. Joie de vivre 45. Ruin The students all showed up in yellow like them. 18. Hawaiian goose 46. For each or gold and wore their, "cause kids can’t She also shared her beads of courage 19. Vowels 49. Small Pacific island fight alone" bracelets which were donat- which helped tell her story. Each student 20. New York prison 53. 1978 Peace Nobelist ed by the American Childhood Cancer was then given a special clay or glass 22. Plants 54. Fat Organization (ACCO). It was such a bead to safety pin on their backpack to 23. Peggy and Spike 55. Genesis brother beautiful sight to see. remind them that they are courageous 24. Swiss artist Paul 56. Spanish accent We explained that the kids in the hos- for being brave enough to talk about 25. Type of labor 57. Shoppe sign word pital have these super duper long neck- childhood cancer. 28. Tiny pasta side dish 58. “___ Lisa” laces that you can’t buy in the store. Families were also encouraged to 32. “Reversal of Fortune” star 59. Follow up on ___ Sometimes they become so heavy they donate Keurig Cups and single coffee 33. Chap 60. Husky burden can’t even wear them and have to hang creamers on behalf of the 5 South Staff 34. Genetic initials 61. Drugs, briefly them on their IV pole. We told them it’s at CHOC to be placed in the family 35. Famous Falls, abbr. a rule at CHOC that for every coura- room on the inpatient area and coffee geous thing you do, you have to get a station of the outpatient clinic and infu- DOWN 27. Against NY (Dem.) Rep? special bead because you’ve earned it. sion center. I couldn’t be a more proud 28. Post-toast sound These are called #beadsofcourage. nurse and alumna of Laguna Road. 1. Middle of March 29. Speak from a soapbox We then talked about why Olivia is 2. Pastrami purveyor 30. Remove the lock 3. Neighbor of Saudi Arabia 31. Steam bath 4. State Senator of Fullerton Chang 33. Voting groups Fullerton Family YMCA Raises Over $500,000 5. Actor Day-Lewis 36. Degrade 6. Harbingers 37. Barney Rubble’s son to Benefit Afterschool Programs 7. Famous dynasty 39. Removed from the game YMCA of Orange County hosted their operating officer, YMCA of Orange 8. Memphis-to-Nashville dir. 40. Irene of “Fame” 31st annual Crab Feast and Auction County. “This year’s event was extra 9. Kind of cat 42. ___ Massage? (punny spa name) Under the Stars on September 14 at the special as we honored Clare McKenna, 10. French-speaking 43. Asked for ID Fullerton Family YMCA. The event who has lead the coordination of this Canadian province 45. Throng hosted more than 400 guests and raised event every year. She received the dedi- 11. “Panic! at the Disco” 46. “The Thin Man” dog over $50,000 to benefit three YMCA cation of the back patio at the Fullerton singer Brendon 47. Water carrier youth program sites for under-served Family YMCA for her commitment and 12. “He has ___ complex.” 48. Not being used children and families in the Fullerton, impact in 32 years of service to the Y.” 13. ___ ex machina 49. Formal dance Yorba Linda and Placentia areas. The proceeds from the 2019 Crab 21. Baltic and Indian 50. Double-reed woodwind The Fullerton Family YMCA provides Feast and Auction Under the Stars 22. Skywalker bio? 51. Tear apart families in need with various options for directly support YMCA youth programs 24. Screwball 52. Word of woe youth programs. One such program is at the Richman Neighborhood Center, 25. Rapper Nicky 54. Part of U.C.L.A. the fully-subsidized afterschool care Villa Plumosa and Oakcrest Terrace cen- 26. “All My Children” vixen program at the Richman Neighborhood ters, in hopes of providing more pro- Center in Fullerton, which provides gramming to the youth and families in services for low-income families and the community. incorporates academic enrichment, For more information about the nutrition, physical education and charac- YMCA of Orange County, please visit ter development. Afterschool programs www.ymcaoc.org. are needed now more than ever, since YMCA of Orange County strives to one in five children are without adult strengthen the community by infusing supervision afterschool. our core values of caring, honesty, “Our annual Crab Feast event is a respect and responsibility. From youth longstanding tradition that brings mem- sports and group exercise classes to par- bers of the community together for an ent/child programs and community serv- amazing dinner and auction to celebrate ices, the Y builds healthy spirit, mind our cause of building strong children and body for all. and families,” said Dolores Daly, chief Page 8 FULLERTON OBSERVER EDUCATION NEWS EARLY OCTOBER 2019

HIGH SCHOOL BOARD HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary by Vivien Moreno The Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board information available by calling 714-870-2800 or visiting www.fjuhsd.net

September 17 FJUHSD Board Meeting Next FJUHSD board meeting is October 7 at 6pm. At the September 17 FJUHSD Board as well as supports students through meeting, the trustees honored two com- community involvement while model- munity non-profit groups and described ing strong family values. Beginning in their work with the school sites to sup- 1993, the Leon Owens Foundation pro- port students. vided sports equipment, services, educa- There are many well-known commu- tion and scholarships to Fullerton stu- nity groups like PTA, Fullerton and La dents based on the belief that helping Habra Rotary Clubs, Assistance League those less fortunate strengthens ties of and Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of Fullerton friendship, community, and family. and La Habra that serve our students The NGA (National Giving Alliance High School Board members and Superintendent Scambray cut the ribbon. throughout the district. There are also formerly Needlework Guild of America) lesser known groups that volunteer time is a group who serves economically dis- Ribbon Cutting for New Gym at Sonora HS and money to provide various services tressed families and students in to make students’ lives more equitable. Fullerton and La Habra who find them- The Fullerton Joint Union High cessions, ticket booth, scoreboard, The following groups serve Fullerton selves in need of clothing, linens and School District (FJUHSD) held a public sound system, and air conditioning. and La Habra students and only repre- personal care items. They provide ribbon cutting ceremony for the new The next phase of high-priority sent a portion of all service groups in the school clothing, shoes, coats and blan- gymnasium at Sonora High School Measure I projects the District is sched- community. kets (with donations from National located at 401 South Palm Street, La uled to kick off is the swimming pool at FLOCK (Fullerton Loves Orange Charity League) to students in need. Habra, on Tuesday, September 10 at Buena Park High School; theater mod- County Kids) serves Fullerton’s identi- They also provide full baby layettes for 5:00 p.m. The Gymnasium is the six- ernization at Troy High School and fied McKinney-Vento students who face our district’s students participating in teenth official project to break ground Sunny Hills High School; science class- homelessness by providing material TAPP (Teenage Pregnancy and under the current $175 million, voter- rooms at Sunny Hills High School; and items as well as services to help make a Parenting Program). approved Measure I bond program. This an elevator to the science classrooms at more normal student academic experi- new 33,000 square foot gymnasium Fullerton Union High School. For more ence by enabling them to attend school JOYA Scholars (www.joyascholars.org) facility includes a dance room, a fitness information and ongoing project trips and celebrations as well as helping focuses on tutoring and mentoring stu- room, a team room, storage, a glass updates, please visit www.fjuhsd.org. students apply for college. Addressing dents who live in a Fullerton neighbor- foyer for viewing athletic events, con- various students’ needs, they provide hood where most of the students and clothing, laptops, sports equipment, and their families have not ever contemplat- support a college student throughout school site if there are additional ways eyeglasses as well as tutoring and men- ed college for their children. JOYA their higher education experience. for you to support our future graduates toring through donations, volunteer formed in 2009 to give members in this These are just a few of the communi- with your time, expertise or monetary hours and sponsors. Visit neighborhood an opportunity to be the ty organizations in the Fullerton and La donations. www.flock.gives. first students in their families to attend Habra area that dedicate their efforts to The next FJUHSD Board meeting is The Leon Owen’s Foundation college. They work to inspire low provide students additional support in on Monday, October 7th at 6 p.m. at the (www.leonowensfoundation.org) pro- income families and their children to order for them to succeed. Go to any of FJUHSD Board Room at 1051 West vides scholarships and runs the Shoes achieve college entry and encourage the website addresses or ask your local Bastanchury Rd. Fullerton CA. for Kids Woodcrest Elementary program first generation families to successfully

La Habra High School Psychologist Charged Two Elementary Schools Receive Prestigious With Having Sex With Student Blue Ribbon Designation Two schools in Fullerton School commitment of those schools and also A school psychologist with Fullerton ate sexual relationship with a student on District have been designated as about the district overall and support Joint Union High School District has the school’s campus. Boyle has been Exemplary High Performing Schools/ given on all levels,” Julienne Lee, been charged with statuto- charged with one National Blue Ribbon School for Assistant Superintendent of Educational ry rape for having sex with felony count of statuto- 2019 by U. S. Secretary Services, said. a minor student. ry rape. If convicted, of Education Betsy In its 37th year, the Kristin Lynn Boyle, 35, Boyle could face a DeVos. Acacia and National Blue Ribbon of Lake Forest, is accused maximum sentence of Robert C. Fisler Schools Acacia and Schools program has rec- of engaging in an illegal three years. are two of 362 schools Robert C. Fisler ognized more than 9,000 sexual relationship with a Anyone with infor- in the nation and two of schools. On Nov. 14 - 15, minor in a La Habra High mation is encouraged to only thirty schools Schools are the Secretary and the School classroom in April call the La Habra Police from California to be two of only Department of Education 2018. Boyle, who worked Department at (562) recognized in 2019. thirty schools will celebrate with 312 as a school psychologist at 383-4300, Tips can be Fullerton School District from California public and 50 non-public La Habra High, has been submitted through the is the only school dis- school honorees at an on administrative leave internet at to be recognized Kristin Lynn Boyle trict in Orange County awards ceremony in since the relationship was www.tip411.com and with two of the six in 2019. Washington, D.C. discovered.Boyle was selecting “La Habra schools in the county arrested on September 20 by La Habra Police Department” or through down- receiving this designa- For more information, police following a lengthy investigation loading LHPD Tips on iOS or Android tion. call 714/447-7400 or visit into a report that she had an inappropri- apps. The Exemplary High Performing www.fullertonsd.org. Schools National Blue Ribbon School recognition is based on a school's over- all academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among stu- dent subgroups. The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. “It is a great honor for a school to receive the National Blue Ribbon desig- nation, but for Fullerton School District to have two schools receiving this recognition speaks volumes about the EARLY OCTOBER 2019 YOUNG OBSERVERS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 9

Free After-School Cyber WHAT’S TRENDING? by Irene Sheen Security Training for Middle Going Green & Climate Crisis School Students Until Dec 5 Fall is one of the most beloved seasons of the year. However, by Francine Vudoti the climate crisis is taking a toll on our earth. Making headlines all over social media, the hot topic of the burning of the Amazon rainforest is finally If you’re in middle school and you want to learn more bringing people to their senses. And while this issue is being neglected by many about cyber security, Troy High School is holding free people, it isn’t very far off until the damage done to our Earth becomes irreversible. training every Thursday, 3:30pm - 6:00pm in prepara- And so, this fall be a part of protecting our Earth by going green. tion for the CyberPatriot XII National Competition on Going green means living a sustainable life, to be more eco-friendly, and March 19-23, 2020 in Maryland. resourceful. This means that every action counts and makes a difference. According to all-recycling-facts.com, going green means “taking steps, whether big or small, Troy High School was the Cyber Tech Girls according to to minimize the harm you do to the environment (including the carbon footprints 2018 and 2019 national cham- encourages more GenCyber Program you leave behind) as a result of inhabiting this planet. In practice, going green pion and their champion team- female students Director Tobi West, means adopting basic principles.” Here are three of the most effective, yet simple members are helping to train to become professor of Coastline every-day ways to make a change. middle school students. No interested in College, “It is impera- 1. SHOP AT A FARMER’S MARKET high levels of cholesterol, and obesity. experience is needed and all cybersecurity tive that female stu- you have to do is join your dents are encouraged Farmer’s Markets not only provide And not only that, but it also benefits the school’s CyberPatriot Club so or computer to enjoy experiences healthier and better organic options at a environment by reducing land and water your school can help you sign science. related to cybersecuri- lower price, but also result in less pollu- usage, deforestation, and carbon produc- up. ty in a fun, no-pres- tion. Produce from local farms results in tion. First of all, what is a CyberPatriot? sure environment. These types of expe- shorter distances in terms of travel. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog According to the AFA CyberPatriot riences can help guide and develop Also, don’t forget to use reusable bags. /what-is-a-plant-based-diet-and-why- website, “CyberPatriot is the National future interest in cybersecurity educa- https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/edu- should-you-try-it-2018092614760 cation/the-benefits-of-farmers-markets/ Youth Cyber Education Program creat- tion and professions.” ed to inspire K-12 students toward An example of a job in cyber security 3. REFRAIN FROM PLASTIC STRAWS careers in cyber security or other sci- is Cyber Security Consultant with an 2. LIMIT YOUR MEAT INTAKE This may sound very simple and ence, technology, engineering, and average salary of $100,000 While this may sound difficult to basic, but actually is a lot more effective mathematics (STEM) disciplines criti- (www.cyberseek.org). These profes- apply everyday, changing up your diet than people think. In fact, Americans use cal to our nation's future.” sionals play both the attacker and the every once in awhile, to more of a plant- over 500 million one-use plastic straws This program was started by the Air defender. They determine the weak- based sustainable diet, can help decrease daily. Eliminating the use of plastic Force in 2009. There are many features nesses of a computer system and figure your carbon footprint. Studies have straws, and using metal straws instead, associated with the program including out how to strengthen it to prevent shown that plant-based diets result in is safer, environmentally-friendlier, and CyberPatriot competitions, free train- hackers from exploiting vulnerabilities. lower chances of cancer, heart disease, saves money. ing, CyberPatriot clubs in schools and If you are interested in any cyber the Cyber Tech Girls (CTG), organized security program, you can join upcom- to encourage more middle and high ing events such as the CyberTech Expo LET’S CELEBRATE! by Alexandria Kim school female students to gain interest 2019 on October 18 from 6-9pm and/or in computer science. (www.cybertech- CTF (Capture The Flag) Cyber National Do Something Nice Day girls.org). The reason this program Defense Competition for Beginners on was created is not only to address the October 17 from 9am-2pm, all happen- Kindness is the sincere and voluntary use of one's time, talent, and lack of female professionals in the ing at Coastline College in Garden resources to better the lives of others, one's own life, and the world cyber security industry, but also, Grove. through genuine acts of love, compassion, generosity, and service. Whether it's big or small, every act of kindness impacts the world in a good way. If the idea of spreading kindness inspires you, October 5 is the perfect day to cele- FEATURED PET FOR ADOPTION brate because it is the National Do Something Nice Day. You can be part of a bigger act of kindness towards the community or organiza- by Katie Hong tions and join events that are happening right in Fullerton. 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RECREATIONAL SWIM Recreational Open Swim is open to persons of all ages from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday; 7pm to 9pm on Tues., and Thurs.; and from 12:30pm to 2:30pm on Saturday at the Fullerton Community Center. $4 LEARN MORE AT www.fastswimming.net Page 10 FULLERTON OBSERVER SPECIAL REPORT EARLY OCTOBER 2019 Remembering the 1970 Student Strike at CSUF by Jesse La Tour And so, when Reagan began his speech, he was almost immediately Given the recent student-led climate interrupted by a loud and clear student strikes that occurred on September 20 voice from the audience—the aforemen- around the world and locally (see front tioned expletive. page story), it is perhaps timely to The gipper continued his speech, remember another student strike that which was occasionally interrupted by happened nearly 50 years ago right here more student voices, shouting more at Cal State University, Fullerton. expletives. In the Spring semester of 1970, in the At the conclusion of his speech, midst of the Vietnam War and growing Reagan bellowed his response to the stu- student movements across the country, a dent hecklers into the microphone, minor revolution happened locally “Shut up!” Above: Thousands of students gather in the quad for a protest. involving thousands of student protes- Below: Riot police occupy the administration building. tors, riot police, violence, the takeover Free Bruce and Dave! of two college buildings, and much The following week, two students, resistance against policies that young David McKowiak and Bruce Church, people found intolerable. were charged by the Dean of Students Thankfully, the story of this entire with “disrupting an academic convoca- episode is preserved for posterity in two tion.” That evening, Bruce and (later) books: How to Kill a College by Cy Dave were arrested by the Fullerton Epstein (a professor who witnessed and Police from their homes and booked in participated in the events), and The the Fullerton jail. They were charged People vs. Ronald Reagan, a photo book with having violated a brand new created by students who took pictures of California law: “disturbing the peace the events. The following report and and quiet by loud and unusual noise… photos are primarily from these sources. and by the use of vulgar, profane, and

indecent language in the presence of

The Reagan Hecklers women and children.” The revolution began with two words, Two days later, about 35 students of that most common of English exple- the newly-formed Student Mobilization tives. Because this is a family paper, I Committee confronted CSUF President won’t write it out, but the first word Langsdorf in his office. Langsdorf begins with an “F” and the second witih defended the university and the police’s a “Y”. actions. The year was 1970 and That Friday, students Ronald Reagan was gov- organized a rally in the quad batons chest high, and came to a halt at make arrests, and there followed a series ernor of California. On After a rally that drew around 2,000, on the other end. Then, vivid in their black of violent clashes: Monday, February 9, the that drew 2,000, behalf of Bruce and Dave. uniforms and plastic face shields, they “What began as individual scuffles… first day of the Spring After the rally, about 40 stu- stood at attention for 20 minutes in the snowballed into mass choreography… semester, governor hundreds dents conducted a “sit-in” empty neon-lighted, paper-littered hall- Some of the officers battered [students] Reagan came to speak to of students protest in Langsdorf’s way.” savagely with their batons, contributing a crowd of about 5,000 flooded the office. The next day, Langsdorf again to the cries or acts of outrage from the students in the CSUF offices of the The following defended the college and the police’s students…Several people in the crowd gym. Wednesday, another rally actions before an assembly of about had picked up clods of dirt or pebbles Many students were administration outside the Library drew 5,000 students. Immediately after, hun- and were pelting the police. It was unhappy with Reagan, building for a another 2,000 students, who dreds of students re-occupied the admin- reported that two students, jumping in not just because of his “sit in” on denounced the charges istration building in protest. Later that and out among the others, threw oranges association with the con- behalf of Bruce against Bruce and Dave. evening, CSUF’s Chief Security officer at the police,” Epstein writes. servative establishment, After the rally, 500-600 stu- Russell Keely arrived with copies of an Professor Stu Silvers, the faculty advi- but for a more practical and Dave. dents flooded the offices of administrative restraining order against sor to the CSUF Students for a reason—Reagan was the administration building the students. Out on bail, Bruce Church Democratic Society attempted to inter- proposing to cut the for another “sit in.” They approached Keely and poured a half gal- vene on behalf of the students by speak- budget of higher educa- taped butcher paper to the lon of milk down the front of his shirt, ing with Captain King and Vice tion and start charging tuition. This was walls and wrote slogans like “Free soaking the restraining orders. President Don Shields. Instead, officers in direct contradiction to the original Bruce and Dave!” and “Time for the Again, the Fullerton Tac Squad beat and arrested Silvers. This prompted vision and plan for the CSU system, Revolution.” arrived to shut down the sit in: “Again, more clashes and arrests. which was established as tuition-free Around 11pm that night, with students they were armed for students with shot- Another professor, Hans Leder, got a public education. Many folks of the still occupying the building, the guns and rifles…The squad went bullhorn and encouraged the students to “baby boom” generation who attended Fullerton Police Tac Squad (now called through a routine of bringing their sit down, attempting to pacify the situa- CSUF paid practically no tuition. SWAT) arrived, and the students fled. weapons from rest to dead level; this tion. Reagan, and those who came after him, According to Epstein: “The police sent squeals of terror and delight “Perhaps they won’t kick us out of the sought to change that. marched the length of the corridor, through the students…[who] screamed quad if it’s a classroom,” Leder said, and and ran like hell.” proceeded to give an impromptu lecture on such topics as “The Possibility of the Police Baton as a Phallic Symbol.” Clashes with Police Eventually, with the students calmed The college “administrative hearing” (and entertained) by Leder, the police against Bruce and Dave was scheduled backed down and left campus, to wild for March 3. To deal with the growing student cheers. number of student protestors, “the In total, 19 people were arrested that Fullerton police had arranged to borrow day. about 225 officers from other jurisdic-

tions…a helicopter was also borrowed for the occasion,” Epstein writes. The “Fullerton 19” Shortly after the hearing began in the When the “Fullerton 19” were Humanities Building, students flooded released on bail from the Fullerton jail, into the chambers and eventually shut they were greeted and applauded by a down the proceedings. As the hearing group of friends, family, and supporters. officers were escorted out of the build- Not everyone shared these feelings. ing, around 100 police officers made a Local newspapers and television had formation behind the building. Captain reported on the clash between students King of the FPD read a “dispersal order” and police, and there followed a flurry through a bullhorn. The students moved of letters to newspapers, the college, as toward the quad and were met by hun- well as Professors Silvers and Epstein dreds more students who were just get- (who had also been arrested): “These ting out of their classes. Police started to ranged from praise for having called the EARLY OCTOBER 2019 SPECIAL REPORT FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 11 police to scoldings for letting ’sick peo- ple’ and commies teach and learn at Cal State, to vigilante warnings that further action will be taken if the president ‘does not clean up this mess,’” Epstein explains. This was the height of the Cold War in conservative Orange County, after all. If nothing else, the response to the events revealed a great political divide between the older, more conservative generation, and the newer, more pro- gressive generation of students. A student-produced newsletter called “What’s Going On?” summed up many of the students’ points-of-view: “We have been accused of many things. Some students and citizens have indignantly charged us with disruption. But there is something odd about that, for we too are angry about disruption. We are angry about the disruption of the lives of hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese by the bombs, napalm, and guns of this country. We are angry at the daily disruption of the lives of black and brown peoples in America, north and south. Are we inconsistent, then, when we heckle a representative of that estab- lishment responsible for wreaking such havoc through the world?” Each of the “Fullerton 19” were In a cacophony of sound and struggle, police beat students, some of whom respond by throwing oranges. charged with 4-7 violations of the California penal code. No charges were conscience.” Conclusions filed against the police. The conservative Register newspaper The college “judiciary hearing” did its part to portray the students strik- Epstein, who actually did time in the against Bruce and Dave happened on ers as dangerous delinquents, running Orange County jail for his actions in March 19. Dave boycotted the hearing. headlines like “Student Radicals on support of the student strikers, offers Both students were found guilty of dis- Pot.” This is not to say that pot and other some concluding thoughts on the whole rupting Reagan’s speech, but were later drugs were not con- ordeal: cleared by an appellate board. sumed during the “Intellectual vitality has con- strike--they were, tributed to the unrest on the cam- Epstein explains. pus. It is a skeptical generation, a Strike for Peace This was 1970, after Students questioning generation, one that The protests to free Bruce and Dave all. balks at an order but responds to helped to forge an alliance of students occupied the Ten days into the a reason. We would like to rest who continued to organize events and Music Speech strike, with the uni- comfortably in the notion that the protests throughout the semester. versity having re- and Drama students are the unknowing Then there was the Kent State and opened, president building, dupes of professional manipula- Jackson State Massacres, in which Langsdorf con- tors; after all, isn’t youth easily National Guardsmen shot and killed protesting the vinced the students led? I have found, on the con- unarmed students protesting Nixon’s Vietnam War, to re-locate to a trary, that students have trouble recent invasion of Cambodia, and the semi-permanent Reagan's manipulating even one another… escalation of the Vietnam War. After building in another policies, and "We are not dealing with an Kent State, 500 colleges and universities part of campus for a alien country longing to destroy across the country were temporarily shut the recent “peace headquar- us. We are dealing with our own down, including CSUF. Kent State ters.” youth, raised in the ‘I’m from 19 students were arrested and charged In response, about 500 students occu- Local State killings. Missouri’ [the “show me” state] with crimes. No police were charged. pied the Music Speech and Drama Assemblymember tradition, which is part of our building, protesting the Vietnam War, John Briggs (who democratic heritage. ‘I’m a voter, generally correct in their assessment of Reagan's policies, and Kent State. would later become show me why I should vote for the Vietnam War, the invasion of Outside the building a large sign was infamous for authoring the 1978 Briggs you. I’m a student; show me why I Cambodia, the repression of protest, and placed declaring a “Strike for Peace!” Initiative which sought to force public should give up a fight.’ Even if the stu- the disastrous economic impact of ever- Inside, the ticket booth and foyer were schools in California to fire teachers dents were bent on destruction alone, rising tuition. converted into communications and who were gay) sought to make political repression is no answer. The pages of Perhaps, in our current context of information centers, where students hay of the student unrest by demanding history are studded with the spiritual and extreme political/generational polariza- were able to keep up with what was hap- that President Langsdorf remove the material death of repressive regimes.” tion, the best approach is to listen to the pening on other campuses. The rehearsal striking students from campus altogeth- In retrospect, the student strikers were voices of the youth. They are, after all, room became The People’s Kitchen, the er. our future. “green room” became The People’s On the last day of the semester, in the Lounge, classrooms became People’s same gym where Governor Reagan’s Bedrooms, and the showers became The speech had sparked all the unrest of that People’s Showers. Spring, Briggs organized a meeting of a Inside the theater, student organizers newly-formed group called the Society formed committees and discussed plans Over Sedition (SOS). Briggs gave a of action, organized events and even speech denouncing the student strikers rock concerts. The theater became a and even President Langsdorf for being place of lively, sometimes angry debate too soft on them. between students, professors, and com- “Dr. Langsdorf knows that this is a munity members. radical, revolutionary strike group, an Perhaps wanting to avoid another vio- organized conspiracy extending lent clash, President Langsdorf (at first) throughout the United States to foment allowed the students to remain in the revolution in this country, shut down our building. He issued a memo stating, colleges, and overthrow our govern- “While I do not personally believe a stu- ment,” Briggs declared. His supporters dent strike is a useful method of influ- cheered. Students booed. encing national policy, it can be a peace- Late that night, someone threw what ful expression of dissent appropriate to was evidently a molotov cocktail at the the American tradition. No one will new “peace headquarters.” Students force students to attend classes if they fled. The fire gutted the building. The choose not to do so, and I would urge strike was over for the time being. that no one be penalized academically solely for acting in accordance with his Page 12 FULLERTON OBSERVER VIDEO OBSERVER EARLY OCTOBER 2019

VIDEO OBSERVER by Emerson Little © 2019 Peeking at Pio Pico State Historic Park With Hispanic Heritage Month taking of wheat, barley, oats, orange trees, and place from September 15 through grapes were grown at El Ranchito. In October 15, this is the perfect time to 1869, Pico sold some property and spent visit some of the many places around $85,000 of the proceeds to build the Southern California that preserve the grand, three-story Pico House Hotel– contributions, achievements, and histo- the most modern in Los Angeles at the ries of the Latinx community. While time. Pico House Hotel now stands on fourth graders in Fullerton learn about LA’s downtown central plaza as part of California history through the missions, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical there’s another historic landmark equal- Monument.” ly close to home: Pio Pico State Historic Pio Pico’s fortunes declined. The end Park. of the gold rush, unpredictable weather, times since then: the building reopened washed with limestone plaster show the Just east of Fullerton in Whittier, Pio bad luck in business and unethical as a museum after its 1946 restoration; craft of adobe architecture in Alta Pico State Historic Park commemorates actions of other businessmen depleted its old floors were replaced in 1968; and California. I also learned that adobe the vibrant life and times of Pio de Jesus his assets. Severe flooding in 1867 and the 2000 restoration reconstructed its building windows are often built into the Pico IV. Don Pio Pico was a prominent 1884 damaged the Pico adobe and historic landscape. Earthquakes dam- several-feet-thick earthen block walls figure in 19th-century California’s busi- washed away much of Pico’s arable aged the house in 1987 and 1994. Pio with an angled framework that allows ness, civic and political ranch land. It eroded much Pico State Historic Park reopened in more sunlight into the rooms. life, serving as the last ter- of his wealth. In his mid- September 2003 after a three-year major I found the sala (living room) particu- ritorial governor under 80s, Don Pio was forced to renovation. larly well-lit. This was a room where the Mexican rule. In fact, he mortgage El Ranchito, the His life spanned This state park has an interesting his- family would have entertained a distin- was one of California’s last of his properties. tory and features one of Southern guished list of guests, which explains most remarkable historical a remarkable Pico’s advancing age, cost- California’s few remaining 19th century why the room was decorated in silk- and figures, witnessing, shap- time that saw ly legal cases and shady structures made out of the massive sun- lace-covered furnishings. Personal items ing and influencing nearly business partners triggered the Spanish, dried mud blocks called adobe. The Pico belonging to Don Pio and his family a century of California his- a series of financial set- Mexican, and Adobe is built of thousands of earthen were on display throughout the adobe. tory in the 1800s. Born a backs. In 1891, he was blocks. The fact that most of the walls The Pico Adobe’s evolution was a bit poor soldier’s son in a American flags evicted from El Ranchito. still standing are original shows the skill complicated. Pico’s own changes and frontier Spanish mission flying over Once known as one of of the workforce who laid these massive later restorations altered the building. (the San Gabriel mission) California’s wealthiest California. bricks. Archaeological and historical data have in 1801, Pio Pico’s ances- men, Pio Pico died penni- On a sunny Saturday in September, I helped state park rangers piece together try included a mixture of less at age 93 in the Los decided to visit the five-acre site. the puzzling Pico Adobe evolution, Spanish, African, Indian Angeles home of his Parking along the side of the property, I which explains why there was an and Italian. His life daughter, Joaquina walked up a wide dirt driveway and saw archaeological dig inside one room of spanned a remarkable time that saw the Moreno, in 1894. the Pico Adobe in the distance. the house. Spanish, Mexican, and American flags The Pio Pico Adobe fell into disrepair. Pio Pico’s home was unique in that it Outside, I couldn’t help but admire El flying over Alta California. In 1906, the abandoned and deteriorated had an American-style façade or false Ranchito’s gardens. One pathway led According to a pamphlet from the Pio Pico adobe was in danger of being front with a balcony. Walking around to underneath supports overgrown with state park, “after America invaded and demolished for use as road fill. Pico’s the side, I stepped inside what was once grapevines, where actual grapes were took Alta California by force, Pio Pico former houseguest, water conservation- a storage room. On the far back wall, growing. There were prickly pear cacti, returned to California, declared ist and inventor, Mrs. Harriet Russell there was what archaeologists called which provided the popular nopales, American citizenship, and became a Strong, spearheaded an effort by the “historic graffiti,” probably left over used in a variety of Mexican recipes, California resident. In 1848, he began Whittier Women’s Club and other civic from the adobe’s period of disrepair. and the sweet quince was the base for a buying a 9,000 acre property. He named groups to save it from that fate, raising Walking up some stairs to a small delicious jam. Willow trees once lined the land “El Ranchito,” the little ranch. the money needed to fund its 1909 courtyard, I stepped through a doorway the river’s banks. The trees served many Around 1853, Pico built an adobe ranch restoration. into a room with an old fireplace. Parts purposes, but Pio Pico’s main reason for house near the San Gabriel River and it In 1917, the City of Whittier deeded of the paint on the wall had been peeled planting willows was to stabilize the has seen several changes over the last the adobe to the State of California. Ten to reveal the adobe bricks underneath. In riverbanks and stave off the flooding 171 years. He sold cattle during years later, the property became part of the next room over, I read on a plaque brought about by erosion. There were California’s gold rush, becoming the new California State Park State sys- this former home of Pio Pico was open also quite a few pomegranates growing wealthy. Beginning in the 1860s, crops tem. The adobe has been restored three to the public for the first time on March on a tree close to the house. I found out 19, 1909. A crowd of about 1,000 people from reading one of the informative attended and enjoyed a meal of barbe- plaques that Pio Pico’s favorite flower cued ox, enchiladas, tamales, and pump- by far was the ethereal, delicate-looking kin turnovers. Hanging on the wall was Rose of Castile, which came from a copy of an original oil painting of Pio Spain. He liked it so much that the shape Pico from the Bowers Museum. It was of the flower decorates the wallpaper of possibly painted by Paul Petrovits, who the sala. filed suit against Pico in 1876 for a por- Visitors can enjoy the park by picnick- trait he claimed to have painted of Pico. ing, bird watching and exploring the fif- BETTER SOONER THAN LATER In response, Pico claimed the artist had teen room adobe with interpretive dis- No one should ever put off neces- decay it may be possible to reverse produced the portrait for his own use to plays. This “little ranch” and adobe sary dental procedures due to finan- the process with fluoride treatment promote himself. Pico eventually settled home at Pio Pico State Historic Park is cial concerns. A recent survey of and anti-bacterial rinses. If not, it is the claim. now surrounded by the communities of 2,000 Americans reveals that half of less expensive to fill a small cavity What I found particularly fascinating Whittier and Pico Rivera east of Los those polled postponed a necessary than to get a crown. Patients may was that there were no interior photo- Angeles. Much has changed since Pico’s procedure or diagnostic test because want to inquire about payment graphs from the time Pio Pico lived in time, but for local and state-wide histo- they were apprehensive of the bill. plans that will help them get the the house. Everything that is currently ry, Pio Pico State Historic Park is a spec- Unfortunately, this misplaced con- treatment they need. known about room use and furnishings tacular example of life in early cern often backfires when the post- Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, are brief written descriptions and a few California. ponement leads to a worsened con- but you have to work at it. Protect household objects of the period. I Pio Pico State Historic Park is com- dition that requires emergency them by attending to the little prob- learned from looking at the pictures that pletely free, although donations are treatment that costs far more. lems before they become serious were on display that El Ranchito was an encouraged. The Historic Adobe is open As the old adage has it, "An issues. ethnically diverse community of ranch from 10am to 3pm on Thursdays and ounce of prevention is worth a We are always on your side in workers, tenant farmers, new settlers Fridays and stays open until 3:30pm on pound of cure." If the hygienist or putting your healthiest smile for- and their families. Its early population Saturdays and Sundays. To watch my dentist sots early signs of tooth ward. Call us for an appointment. was mainly from Mexico, many of video of the historic adobe and sur- whom were second- and third-genera- rounding ranch land, check out my tion Californians. video by visiting www.fullertonobserv- 501 N. Cornell Ave., Suite 1, Fullerton 92831. The walls of one of the rooms in the er.com and clicking the tab labeled To schedule an appointment please call 714-992-0092 historic adobe home were unrestored, so “Local.” Underneath that tab, click on www.paulnelsondental.com that visitors could see their historic com- “Emerson Little YouTube Channel,” position. Handmade adobe bricks white- which will take you directly to my page. EARLY OCTOBER 2019 EVENTS CALENDAR FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 13

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Free admission political debates, and public under- Fun and educational activities and Fans of the television series “Downton standing.Main Library Community THURS OCT 3 information to the public about Abbey” will not be disappointed in the Room in Conference Center. •4pm-8:30pm: Fullerton enlarged screen version of the Crawley Orange County’s rich history and pre- Outdoor Downtown Market THURS OCT 24 Family in their 300-room estate with all of history with activities, fossils, and with live music beginning at •9am-12pm: Flu Clinic & their servants. The larger screen gives us artifacts. Ralph B. Clark Regional 6:30pm, Beer & Wine Garden, Resource Fair at Fullerton expanded views of the elegant grounds and Park. 8800 Rosecrans Avenue, Buena craft and hot food vendors, fresh Community Center, 340 W. tidy, graveled driveways, a fitting setting for Park, CA 90621. Free admission. produce, flowers, kids activities. Commonwealth. 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As the opening credits roll, a letter written m ming, basketball, carnival games, in London is placed on a silver tray, delivered TUES OCT 15 board games, food and a screen- by a train that winds through the Yorkshire •6pm-8:45pm: Teen Movie Night FRI OCT 25 ing of “The Sandlot.” Call 714- countryside, handed to the mail service and : Mean Girls PG-13 (2004). Main •2pm: Basic Computing/E-Book 738-6575 driven to the door of Downton Abbey. The Library Teen Area. 353 W. Tutoring Session. Don't know where •6pm-9pm:Downtown contents contain a letter from King George V Commonwealth. to get started with computers, the Fullerton Art Walk, with art announcing that he and Queen Mary will be Internet, or e-books? Make an exhibits at various venues visiting Yorkshire and would like to stay a WED OCT 16 appointment for a free tutoring ses- throughout downtown. 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Fresh cousin, Maude Bagshaw (Imelda Staunton), Open House. at the Fullerton Police produce including fruit, vegeta- October 10 estranged from the family over an inheritance Station on W. Commonwealth at bles, plants, eggs, flowers, baked dispute but now a guest in the home because Highland Ave. Displays and demon- Over 400 job seekers are expected goods, tamales, empenadas, kettle Maude is a lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary. strations of police and fire equipment, to meet with potential Orange korn, nuts, and more. She brings with her a young maid/companion, tours of the Police Station, public County employers at the First Independence Park 801 W Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton), who will safety information and more. Free Annual Orange County Regional Valencia Dr, Fullerton. bring a love interest to Irish patriot son-in-law •1pm: Board Game Empire. Job Fair on Thursday, October 10 Tom Branson (Allen Leech), widowed now THURS OCT 10 Board games are more popular than from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is for five years. •4pm-8:30pm: Fullerton ever, but unlike video games you free and will be open to the public. The new additions to the cast are strong and Outdoor Downtown Market need a place to play them and proba- More than 70 employers will be they hold their own in scenes with the inim- with live music beginning at bly someone to teach you how. FPL’s in attendance representing a wide itable Dowager Countess, Lady Violet 6:30pm, Beer & Wine Garden, Boardgame Empire program is here range of industries, including busi- Crawley, played by Maggie Smith with all the craft and hot food vendors, fresh for you, with friendly and welcoming ness, environmental, manufacturing, aplomb for which she is famous. No one else produce, flowers, kids activities. library staff members hosting game healthcare, hospitality, tourism, could deliver a dissenting opinion with such Downtown Fullerton Plaza and days every Saturday afternoon. For retail, education, finance and bank- acerbic confidence as Lady Violet’s “I don’t along E. Wilshire between Harbor ages 14+.Main Library Teen Area. ing, government, public safety, argue; I explain.” and Pomona. . 353 W. Commonwealth. sales, telecommunications, and

Although “Downton Abbey” has a large transportation. Employers will be cast, audiences who missed the television accepting resumes, interviewing and series can follow both the upstairs and the possibly hiring future employees. downstairs characters because they are so Free resume critique and profes- clearly delineated by cast members who have sional coaching will be offered inhabited them for several years. And throughout the event, and a priority Fellowes has been careful to add plot devel- registration table will be available opments that involve dramatic political for veterans. intrigue and some more contemporary social For more information about the issues. Orange County Regional Job Fair, please contact Mechelle Haines at (657) 230-5290 or visit TWO HITS: Don’t Miss it! https://www.oconestop.com/job- A HIT & A MISS: You Might Like it. fairs.

TWO MISSES: Don’t Bother. Page 14 FULLERTON OBSERVER THEATER & MUSIC EARLY OCTOBER 2019

“Silence! The Musical” @ STAGES THEATER 400 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton Tickets: (714) 525-4484 www.stagesoc.org Stages Theater presents the Orange remembers in 1991 sitting in a darkened County Premiere of Silence! The movie theatre with three friends to Musical, The Unauthorized Parody of watch this new movie everyone was Silence of the Lambs, October 11 talking about. through November 10. Jack Millis returns to Stages Theater Rookie FBI agent Clarice Starling having directed their productions of The matches wits with the brilliant but Great American Trailer Park Musical, insane cannibal, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, in Eating Raoul, The House of Yes, Next order to catch the serial killer known as Fall and Raised in Captivity. Starring in Buffalo Bill. Clarice faces her own Silence! The Musical are: Candice M. demons while racing the clock to unlock Clasby, Kalinda Gray, Anthony M. Lecter’s clues before another innocent Frias, Matt Koutroulis, Owen Lovejoy, girl is killed and skinned by Buffalo Bill. Cameron Murray, Patrick J. Nunez, and *This show contains racy jokes, vul- Jennifer Walquist. gar language, filthy songs, sexual gags, Tickets for Silence! The Musical are full frontal nudity, bad accents and danc- $32.00, $30.00 for students and seniors. “The Vandal” ing farm animals. Allergic to dogs? No Performances are October 11- @ CHANCE THEATER problem! There are no live dogs in this November 10, Fridays and Saturdays at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage show. 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00. For 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807 “Silence! The Musical” marks the sec- reservations please visit our website at Tickets: (888) 455-4212 www.ChanceTheater.com. ond musical offering in this, Stages’s www.stagesoc.org. 27th season. Director Jack Millis Chance Theater presents Hamish Linklater’s funny and spooky debut play Linklater’s eerie drama-comedy, The goes on a twisty journey exploring the Vandal. Directed by Kari Hayter, The important topics of life, death, and Also playing at Stages Theater... Vandal will preview from September 20 Doritos. through September 27; with regular per- Recommended for ages 13 and up, it “The Twilight Zone” formances beginning September 28 and contains frequent use of adult language. Stages Theater enters “The Twilight series fifty years later.” continuing through October 20 on the Hamish Linklater is best known by the Zone” October 4-November 9. “The Twilight Zone” was a great deal Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken general public as a film and television This popular, critically-acclaimed the- more than a simple science-fiction tele- Theater Arts Center. actor, having appeared in the Oscar- atrical adaptation of Rod Serling’s clas- vision show. It was a spotlight on Two strangers are waiting for the bus nominated The Big Short, and television sic TV series features various self-con- American society in the middle of the on a cold road at night… next to a ceme- shows like Fargo and The New tained stories, in a mixture of fantasy, century, showcasing our fears and criti- tery. The bus is late. The woman’s coat Adventures of Old Christine. However, science fiction, suspense and horror, all cizing our flaws, tricking us into exam- is too thin. And this fast-talking teenager Linklater is a veteran of the stage, hav- of which lead to a deeper realization ining our lives, ourselves, and society. It waiting at the same bus stop won’t leave ing appeared on Broadway in the origi- about human nature. is a window into a time when American her alone. He works hard to get her to nal cast of Seminar alongside Alan Originally airing 1959-1964, the tele- society was changing drastically. It talk to him, using everything from philo- Rickman, and locally in South Coast vision series is still running marathons remains to this day an example of the sophical riffs to brash seduction. Just Repertory’s production of Hamlet. during holiday weekends, which is what power of television, as well as proof that around the corner is a liquor store, Linklater made his first foray into play- inspired directors Darri Kristin and television can not only can be intelli- whose owner is waiting for a special writing with The Vandal, which pre- David Campos to bring the episodes to gent, but also be a tool for changing our delivery. All three people have no idea miered in 2013 at the Flea Theater in the stage. “It wasn’t merely the nostalgia society. what this fateful night holds in store… New York. The play was met with criti- aspect of the project though, like a lot of Given a look today, The Twilight and that it may provide the answers cal and audience praise upon release. people I can easily recall episodes, char- Zone’s greatest episodes still hold up as they’ve all been looking for. Hamish Sept 28 through Oct 20. acters, and even lines that left an impres- the best examples of thought-provoking sion on me. It was really that Serling and unsettling storytelling. This is why was able to expose our darkest fears and they transition to the stage so well. turn our belief systems on end. I think Tickets are $24.00, $22.00 for students “Beauty and the Beast” that’s why people are so drawn to the and seniors. @ CSUF LITTLE THEATER 800 N. State College Blvd. (657) 278-3371 “Night of the Living Dead” Cal State Fullerton’s fall season Beast, a prince trapped under the spell of @ MAVERICK THEATER begins with Disney’s Beauty and the an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to 110 E Walnut Ave Unit B, Fullerton, CA 92832 Beast, with music by Alan Menken, love and be loved, the curse will end and Tickets: (714) 526-7070 www.mavericktheater.com lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, he will return to his former self. But The zombie classic that started it all! A group of panicked survivors are barricaded book by CSUF alumna Linda time is running out. Will he be trans- in a deserted farmhouse while a horde of flesh-eating zombies hovers outside their Woolverton ’79 (M.A. theatre arts), and formed by love or doomed for all eterni- door. This is a one-of-a-kind experience, perfect for the Halloween season. Adapted directed by Martie Ramm. The play runs ty? & Directed by Brian Newell. October 4 through 30. from October 11 – 27 in the Little CSUF alumna Linda Woolverton has Theatre on campus. the distinction of writing the script for Based on the Academy Award-win- the first ever Oscar-nominated animated ning animated feature, Disney’s family film, Beauty and the Beast, and was later friendly musical – a “tale as old as time” nominated for a Tony award for her – tells the story of Belle, a smart young stage adaptation of the film. October 11- woman in a provincial town, and the 27.

“The Scarlet Letter” @ FULLERTON COLLEGE CAMPUS THEATER 321 E. Chapman Ave. Tickets: 714-992-7150

Set in the colony of Boston in Puritan New England, 1649, Hester Prynne has borne a child, Pearl, out of wedlock. She conceals the identity of the father and instead chooses to protect him from the same retribution she has endured. Hester herself is revealed to be a self-reliant heroine who is never truly repentant for com- mitting adultery; she feels that their act was consecrated by their deep love for each other. Although she is initially scorned, over time her compassion and dignity silence many of her critics. As an adult, Pearl comes back to the village she grew up in to finally resolve her long-unanswered questions about her parents’ relationship and how a child of sin can fit in a Puritanical society. Directed by Michael Mueller. October 10-12. EARLY OCTOBER 2019 ART FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 15

SEASON OF ART AND HEARTS by Katherine England

In Fullerton, we have our own special time of the year—the season of hearts. Locals look forward to that particular period when large hearts decorate our downtown, as they have every year for the past 8 years. These hearts are only one aspect of All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation annual Arts Auction/celebration on November 16 at the downtown plaza. The extra large hearts (and this year an overstuffed chair) visible while cruising down Harbor Blvd were created by local artists in celebration of the arts. In addi- tion to the larger hearts, you will find eight smaller hearts displayed at various businesses in the downtown. There’s even a fun treasure hunt game for will- ing players. All the Arts Foundation is The public is welcome to the special an extraordinary non-profit created to evening event on the 16th. Tickets are support arts education for every child in $75, and participants are treated to an the Fullerton School District. Every evening of food, drinks and the chance kindergarten through 6th grade child to bid on hundreds of pieces of art receives 24 lessons in visual art, theater, donated by artists from across the dance, and music throughout the year, at nation. Visit www.allthearts.org or call all seventeen of the local elementary 714.447.7489. schools. Heriberto Luna “Invisible” @ MUCKENTHALER @ JOSEPHINE J OAN GALLERY CULTURAL CENTER 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton www.themuck.org (714)738-6595 515 W Commonwealth Ave Ste 102, Fullerton (714) 681-6754 www.josephinejoan.com The grandchild of one of Zapata’s revolutionary soldiers and a traditional Mayan shaman, Heriberto Luna embraces his colorful Mexican ancestry in dazzling paint- In her new show, “Invisible,” at the Josephine Joan Gallery in Fullerton, mixed ings that draw inspiration from pre-Columbian art and culture. Patterns with roots media artist and photographer Leanne Sargeant explores illness through a personal in ancient temple hieroglyphics assemble to form hummingbirds, jaguars, and the lens. Sargeant uses the camera to examine hidden layers of herself from an out of mythical beings who mediate between humans and the powerful forces of the natu- body perspective. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in March of 2018, ral world. Gallery Opening Reception Oct 27 12:00-2:00pm. Sargeant began a series of self-portraits that document her journey through navigat- ing life while living with this not outwardly visible chronic disease. At times con- frontational and at others deeply introspective, these large-format images combine Día de los Muertos Festival mix-media in order to convey the physical and emotional complexity anyone feels The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is food, candles, photographs and memen- when faced with a life-changing event. Items such as red yarn and actual syringes hosting their annual Día de los Muertos tos, will be on display. Guests are symbolize both the pain and the healing the artist has gone through. As such, they festival on Sunday, November 3 from 12 encouraged to create their own ofrendas remind us of what we can also face and conquer in our own ways. The opening p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can design and to honor their late family members. If reception is Friday, October 4 from 6-10pm during the Downtown Fullerton Art submit their own ofrendas (altars) for you're interested in submitting an ofren- Walk display. Admission is free and activities da, please call 714-738-6595 or email are family-friendly. [email protected] for details and The festival will feature traditional requirements. Día de los Muertos, or “Sharks: on Watercolor West Series Mexican food, live music and dance per- Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday @ BREA ART GALLERY formances as well as booths full of art meant to honor deceased loved ones Assignment with and fine crafts for sale. Both parents and through joyful celebration. Ofrenda- Brian Skerry” 1 Civic Center Cir, Brea children can participate in arts and crafts making, sugar skull makeup and gener- (714) 990-7730 activities, many of them inspired by tra- ous use of marigolds are some of its @ FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER ditional Día de los Muertos decorations. more iconic characteristics. 301 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton This year’s Watercolor West Ofrendas, altars adorned with flowers, Demonstration and Lecture Series has (714) 738-6545 been announced. Five nationally-known watercolor masters will discuss their “Wayzgoose”@ FULLERTON COLLEGE ART GALLERY “Sharks: On Assignment with Brian work and careers. Watch as they paint Skerry” plunges visitors into the under- live, ask them questions, and learn 321 E. Chapman Ave (1000 Bldg) water world of sharks, presenting a com- more about their techniques and styles The Fullerton College Art Gallery presents a selection of fine art prints from their prehensive body of photographic work, in a lecture format with a digital presen- permanent collection. This will be the first exhibition that will feature all of the highlighting Skerry’s unique combina- tation. No supplies needed, just bring a prints created at Fullerton College through their Artist in Residence program, exhib- tion of passion, skill, and technique. The notebook and camera to enjoy a day of ited along with other prints in their collection. exhibit introduces visitors to several learning and observation with fellow Traditionally a wayzgoose was a gather- ing held by master printers for their shark species and explores what makes watercolor enthusiasts. $25 each or workmen to celebrate the end of the summer and marks the coming months of work- these deep-sea dwellers unique, impor- $100 for the entire series. Artists ing by candlelight. Today a wayzgoose is a term used to describe a celebration or tant, and increasingly, endangered. include: Keiko Tanabe, Setsuko Okubo, festival where printmakers and book artists gather to share their handmade work and Through November 3. John Dunn, Fr. Michael Tang, and John demonstrate their practices. Through Oct 7. Byram. Through Dec. 15. Page 16 FULLERTON OBSERVER COMMUNITY OPINIONS EARLY OCTOBER 2019 ullerton Arboretum Saved F Another great issue of the Observer, but Observer you kind of buried the lead. Yes, it's interesting that Anaheim's The Fullerton Observer Community Muzeo had an exhibit on the Japanese Newspaper, founded by Ralph and internment camps, and the photo of the Natalie Kennedy, Roy and Irene Japanese family was nice. But the big Kobayashi, and other friends in 1978, is news is that....WE WON! staffed by local volunteers who create, Fullerton's Arboretum will not shrink to publish, and distribute the paper through- accomodate future construction. out our community. The university's administration heard This venture is a not-for-profit one - revenues are plowed back into maintain- the voices of the community, the voices of ing and improving our independent, non- the people, and backed down on the idiot- partisan, non-sectarian community news- ic idea of permanently damaging one or paper. 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I Silver Lining Internment Camps 10,000 issues of the Fullerton Observer liked your article "Congressmember are distributed throughout Fullerton Cisneros Holds Town Hall Meeting". I'm incorporating into my WWII lec- Your [mid-September] article on the and sent through the mail to subscribers However I'd like to comment on the first Anaheim exhibit tie in nicely with the every two weeks except only once ture part of the fine [mid-September] picture with the little girl on the stage. article on the Muzeo exhibit -- I hadn't talk at the FPL last week by Sam in January, July & August. Mihara. In fact your coverage includes a Her name is Robin Kelly, and that is not known how important the indirect effect HOW TO SUBSCRIBE her mother standing with her. She is my of internment had on the history of picture of his wife: the little girl with her Subscriptions are $35 per year. Grand Niece, daughter of Vivian Kelly. desegregation, since the Mendez fami- hand over her heart. 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Plus I wanted to brag a little or visit us online at bit. With great fondness for you, and www.fullertonobserver.com Homeless Scam Rent Vouchers ______everything you do for this city. Keep up the good work. Dear Editor, SUBMISSIONS: Pat Kelly Fullerton Wading through the information and A government rent voucher program Submissions on any topic of interest 'proposed' solutions to the homeless cri- for the homeless is an incomplete are accepted from Fullerton residents. What's going on sis has become a full time job! response to this dilemma. The shabby We strive to get something about There is so much double speak, com- appearance of these individuals will put- everything in but shorter pieces do have at the Fullerton mittees, groups, plans, funds, meetings off any landlord. If they were to be a better chance of getting in. and inaccuracies. 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Please add your contact information so we can verify. Thanks! The Mid October 2019 issue will every time I see them. Your old (I mean really old) govern- Email: [email protected] hit the stands on October 14. or mail to: Fullerton Observer, PO Box 7051, SUBMISSION & AD ment teacher, Larry Little Fullerton CA 92834 DEADLINE: October 7 Fullerton EARLY OCTOBER 2019 COMMUNITY VIEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 17 A Summary of the Mueller Report Part 7: Conclusions

The following is the seventh and final and his campaign officials; and he used article in a series of articles that sum- public forums to attack potential wit- marize the “Report on the Investigation nesses who might offer adverse informa- into Russian Interference in the 2016 tion and to praise witnesses who Presidential Election” (aka The Mueller declined to cooperate with the govern- Report). ment. Judgments about the nature of the In Part 1, we looked at the ways in President's motives during each phase which the Russians used social media to would be informed by the totality of the influence the election. In Part 2, we dis- evidence. covered how the Russian government Article II of the Constitution does not carried out “hacking” operations to fur- categorically and permanently immu- ther influence the election. In part 3, we nize the President from potential liabili- chronicled various contacts between ty for the conduct that we investigated. Russians and the 2016 Trump campaign. Rather, our analysis led us to conclude In parts 4, 5, and 6 we looked at poten- that the obstruction-of-justice statutes conduct to protect against personal tice by exercising his powers under tially obstructive acts by can validly prohibit a embarrassment or legal liability would Article II of the Constitution, we con- the president, as outlined President's corrupt efforts constitute a core example of corruptly cluded that Congress has authority to in Volume 2 of the to use his official powers motivated conduct. So too would action prohibit a President's corrupt use of his Mueller Report. to curtail, end, or interfere to halt an enforcement proceeding that authority in order to protect the integrity Here are some excerpts “Our with an investigation. directly and adversely affected the of the administration of justice…The from the concluding sec- investigation Usually, those constitu- President's financial interests for the conclusion that Congress may apply the tion of the Report, in found multiple tional powers function in purpose of protecting those interests. In obstruction laws to the President's cor- which Special Prosecutor acts by the harmony, with the those examples, official power is being rupt exercise of the powers of office Robert Mueller contem- President enforcing the used for the purpose of protecting the accords with our constitutional system plates the legal implica- President that criminal laws under President's personal interests. of checks and balances and the principle tions of his findings: were capable Article II to protect And the protection of the criminal jus- that no person is above the law. of exerting against corrupt obstructive tice system from corrupt acts by any per- We also sought a voluntary interview “Our investigation undue influence acts. But when the son—including the President—accords with the President. After more than a found multiple acts by President's official actions with the fundamental principle of our year of discussion, the President the President that were over law come into conflict with the government that “no per- declined to be inter- capable of exerting undue enforcement prohibitions in the son in this country is so viewed…the President did influence over law obstruction statutes, any investigations.” high that he is above the agree to answer written enforcement investiga- constitutional tension is law." questions on certain Russia- tions, including the reconciled through separa- Because we deter- On Sept. 24 related topics, and he pro- Russian-interference and tion-of-powers analysis. mined not to make a tra- House Speaker vided us with answers. He obstruction investiga- We concluded that ditional prosecutorial Nancy Pelosi did not similarly agree to tions. The incidents were often carried Congress can validly make obstruction- judgment, we did not called for provide written answers to out through one-on-one meetings in of-justice statutes applicable to corrupt- draw ultimate conclu- questions on obstruction which the President sought to use his ly motivated official acts of the sions about the a formal topics or questions on events official power outside of usual channels. President without impermissibly under- President's conduct. The impeachment during the transition.” These actions ranged from efforts to mining his Article II functions. evidence we obtained inquiry of Thus, Mueller’s office remove the Special Counsel and to The President has no more right than about the President's President Trump determined not to make a reverse the effect of the Attorney other citizens to impede official pro- actions and intent pres- traditional prosecutorial General's recusal; to the attempted use ceedings by corruptly influencing wit- ents difficult issues that judgment against the presi- of official power to limit the scope of the ness testimony. The conduct would be would need to be dent, not because there was investigation; to direct and indirect con- equally improper whether effectuated resolved if we were mak- insufficient evidence, but tacts with witnesses with the potential to through direct efforts to produce false ing a traditional prosecu- because the Office of Legal influence their testimony. testimony or suppress the truth, or torial judgment. At the same time, if we Counsel (OLC) issued an opinion find- The President launched public attacks through the actual, threatened, or prom- had confidence after a thorough investi- ing that "the indictment or criminal on the investigation and individuals ised use of official powers to achieve the gation of the facts that the President prosecution of a sitting President would involved in it who could possess evi- same result. clearly did not commit obstruction of impermissibly undermine the capacity dence adverse to the President, while in Congress has Article I authority to justice, we would so state. Based on the of the executive branch to perform its private, the President engaged in a series define generally applicable criminal law facts and the applicable legal standards, constitutionally assigned functions" in of targeted efforts to control the investi- and apply it to all persons—including we are unable to reach that judgment. violation of "the constitutional separa- gation. the President. Congress clearly has Accordingly, while this report does not tion of powers." For instance, the President attempted authority to protect its own legislative conclude that the President committed a to remove the Special Counsel; he functions against corrupt efforts crime, it also does not exonerate him. sought to have Attorney General designed to impede legitimate fact-gath- Mueller clearly left any prosecution in To listen to an audio version Sessions unrecuse himself and limit the ering and lawmaking efforts. the hands of Congress: of the Mueller Report, visit investigation; he sought to prevent pub- Direct or indirect action by the “With respect to whether the President https://muellerreport.libsyn.com. lic disclosure of information about the President to end a criminal investigation cannot be found to have obstructed jus- June 9, 2016 meeting between Russians into his own or his family members'

Trump’s Violations Thank You, Chris Norby Dear editor, In the August issue of the Observer, Chris Norby shared with us his decision Donald Trump has repeatedly violated to resign from the OC Republican his oath of office to “preserve, protect Central Committee because he is and defend the Constitution of the unwilling to support President Trump United States.” for re-election. Policy aside, President He has obstructed justice and abused Trump’s divisive behavior and his disre- his pardon power, used his presidency gard for the institutions of checks and for personal gain, ignored foreign inter- balances of government are a threat to ference in our elections, violated cam- democracy in America. Chris is to be paign finance laws, and pitted us against commended for this action; and it is each other by stoking racism and xeno- deplorable that so few Republicans have phobia. been willing to follow a similar course. Congress has a constitutional duty to Chris has often shown a willingness to address these and other potentially disagree with establishment impeachable offenses Sincerely, Republicans over policies and personal- [email protected] ities, but this is a larger step. This unfor- To learn more and take action, visit tunately rare act deserves our apprecia- www.impeachmentinquiry.org. tion and gratitude.

Sharon Corbitt Vince Buck Fullerton Fullerton Page 18 FULLERTON OBSERVER REST IN PEACE • WE REMEMBER YOU EARLY OCTOBER 2019 Velma JoAnn Smith Priscilla Jean Tyler Rector Education Program student. They mar- Velma JoAnn Smith, 85, passed away Smith. Her six grandchildren; Eric Priscilla Jean Tyler Rector was born ried in 1964, and upon Jim’s graduation peacefully in her home on September 3, Mayotte (Brooke), Valerie DeMallie October 18, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana, from Purdue and Officer Candidate 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on (Sean), Jeremy Smith, Jerry Smith Jr., to William Hubert Tyler, Sr., and Myrtle school in Newport, Rhode Island, they February 18, 1934. She settled in Ashley Smith and Cody Smith. She was Alderson Tyler. She had two older broth- relocated first to San Diego and later to California where she proud to be called ers, Robert Tyler and Fullerton, California. Jim spent many years in the “G.G.” by her seven William H. Tyler, Jr. passed away in 2012. San Diego area but has great grandchildren; Her family lived in Priscilla’s career included called Fullerton home Courtney Mayotte, New Orleans and then Rohr Corporation in for the last 35 years. Matthew Brown, relocated to Chula Vista and Chevron Velma JoAnn was Maximus Mayotte, Eliza Monticello, Indiana in Oil Field Research involved in the Brown, Sampson 1946. Priscilla graduat- Company in La Habra, Mormon Church for Mayotte, Madyson Lynn ed from Roosevelt where she worked until many years. She and Alex Smith and her High School in 1959, 1999. She was employed worked many jobs great great granddaugh- and she remained in by the City of Brea Police throughout her life but ter Vivian Mayotte. And, contact with many of Department from 1999 found much enjoyment of course, her best bud her high school class- until her passing on in taking care of others Lucky. She had such an mates and friends from September 11, 2019. She as a caregiver. She is open and loving heart the Nifty Fifties. She is survived by her brother predeceased by her par- and this world is a much graduated from William H. Tyler Jr. and ents Earl and Sue better place for having International College his wife Mary Ann, of Alexander and her sister Garnet Kindig her here. She loved unconditionally and in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1960, and Monticello, Indiana, her sons Brian J. of Akron Ohio. She is survived by her will forever be missed. The family will began a long career as a secretary and Rector and his wife Michele, of four children; Sherry Newman, Kevin be having a small private ceremony in administrative clerk, beginning at Woodbury, Minnesota, and Darren B. Smith, Jerry Smith (Rose) and Daryl the future. Purdue University in the Registrar’s Rector of Fullerton, California, and Office and Entymology Department. grandchildren Owen and Matilda of While working at Purdue, she met her Orange, California. Priscilla enjoyed husband of 48 years, James Owen all of her coworkers, friends and neigh- Rector of Roanoake, Virginia, where he bors throughout her years, and she was a Navy Enlisted Scientific loved animals and reading. EARLY OCTOBER 2019 NEWS, CROSSWORD & CLASSIFIEDS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 19 OUR TOWN CROSSWORD © 2019 Representatives Discuss Local ANSWER KEY Issues at Community Forum TO PUZZLE Continued from frontpage “SEEING DOUBLE” on page 7: rents up to 5% plus the current con- along the line you have to take responsi- sumer price index, for a total of about bility.” Her office was once flooded by 8% per year. Exclusions would exist for thousands of mothers against vaccina- mobile home parks, and single family tions, for example, some yelling loudly homes, for owners of fewer than 20 and even throwing things. 'When some- homes. "We have to use all the tools," one doesn’t agree with you they say, she said. She also spoke of financial “Do the right thing,”' she concluded. incentives in the form of reduced fees for the construction of Accessible Veterans PUZZLE MASTER Dwelling Units (ADUs), and eliminat- Valerie Brickey ing parking requirements for units built Another audience member wondered was born in within a quarter mile of transportation. why it was so difficult to secure funds Fullerton and Chaffee, in response to a question for the proposed O.C. cemetery for vet- returned to raise her about why south county has more unde- erans, a project Sharon Quirk-Silva has family here. veloped land than north county, said that worked on for six years. She explained She has been he is “trying to get our fair share of park that it wasn't a question of support for it, contributing money up here,” and that it is cheaper to just its eventual location. Veterans want- puzzles since 2014. buy in south county. He said that he was ed the former El Toro Marine base. It trying to get park staff, who "have the was planned for Irvine and fully funded. LOCAL ONLY CLASSIFIEDS talent to manage (it)," to tour Coyote The city wants it but two sites there are Hills. Sharon Quirk Silva and then under consideration, one that includes Call (714) 525-6402 Senator Josh Newman secured $ 15 mil- historic structures, and one that doesn't. lion to "keep as much acreage as possi- Irvine's city council has already The Fullerton Observer provides space for NEIGHBORS to advertise. To ble," but Fullerton only receives 3% of approved one site, but California's Dept. participate you must have a local phone number. Contractors must provide county park funds, and “Orange County of Veterans Affairs will eventually make valid licenses. Editor reserves right to reject any ad not considered suitable doesn’t get their fair share because they the choice between the two. for our family newspaper. The cost of a classified is $10 for 50 words or less don’t apply for funds.” Chaffee asserted that it would be diffi- per issue. Payment is by check only. The Observer assumes no liability for An audience member noted that Gil cult to ultimately site the cemetery in ads placed here. However, if you have a complaint or compliment about a Cisneros' predecessor voted in favor of Irvine because of "bad luck," evidently the Iraq War, and asked what Rep. referencing the contention over the two service, please let us know at (714) 525-6402. Call City Hall at (714) 738- Cisneros would do. The question did not sites there. He instead spoke of land in 6531 to inquire about business licenses. For contractor license verification go receive a direct answer from Mr. Martin, Anaheim Hills gifted by the Irvine com- to the California State Contractor License Board website at who said instead that “He (Cisneros) pany as a better site, stating that the www.cslb.ca.gov. only wants to do the right thing.” county would love to develop it as a EMPLOYMENT FOR SALE Picking up on the subject, Sharon national cemetery. Sharon Quirk-Silva Quirk-Silva said “People just tell me to countered that the legislation has FULLERTON ELEMENTARY CHERRY & OAK FURNITURE do the right thing, but there’s not a already been signed, and the Irvine site

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Cal State Fullerton was home to a A variety of biographic reasons, such as diverse array of people. Around the family issues, addiction, mental illness, room were kind smiles and humble eyes, and physical health complicate the lives giving a peek into the atmosphere that of the homeless. It’s a hard life living the day was to bring. Songs of affection with no one to help. and generosity were sung as all in atten- A further understanding of the factors dance for the Homelessness Symposium in homelessness will help us find the settled into their seats. proper solutions. But what remains clear A moving performance welcomed the is that the economy of housing drives a Participants and attendees of the CSUF Homelessness Symposium. attendees by Grammy nominee Megan stake through the opportunities for these Greenough, and the story of her song citizens. Since 2003, there is a clear lin- on hard times and spent some time expe- low citizens. The problems in govern- shared her experience with homeless- ear relationship between the raising of riencing homelessness. His community mental institutions leave the homeless in ness and the need for help in our darkest rent and the number of homeless. It is built him up to find a way out. Markluv dangerous situations where incarcera- times. less a failure on the part of the individu- said, “A blanket is good, money is good. tion and crime can be a result. And the Taking the stage next was a leader of als, than a failure on society’s part to Hope is priceless.” Another artist named laws in place to keep them safe are the event, Lee Ballinger. His words were make a home for them. The factors that Carvell Holloway, a doing quite the opposite. precise and powerful, and words that lead to it are hard to combat, as many music teacher in Homeless citizens are being echoed throughout the event. The home- people grow up in conditions that will Compton, talked about treated poorly. McLellan less crisis in our home of Orange County leave them homeless. his students experienc- Homelessness taught the audience ways to is a reality for the citizens here. Our Brooke Weitzman, a lead attorney rep- ing homelessness and play a role in the community shared about the power is a structural and have a voice for those friends and fellow students on the cam- resenting the Orange County homeless, problem: 74% is pus itself struggle with homelessness shed some light on the steps being taken of being there for the who need us. The nonprofit every day. to end homelessness. She said that for youth, helping those related to lack she represents has a powerful Although the problem is very complex those living the crisis, their life is merely who need it. Tyrone of jobs with motto. They are working to politically, the prime directive remains surviving from day to day. According to Stokes shared his story help “End homelessness in a with the attendees as sustainable humane and dignified way.” the same: “Take the people without Weitzman, there is no blame to give to wages and homes and put them in the homes with- them because there is no opportunity to well. His words echoed There are so many people out people.” step out of this cycle. Some of those through the room: “We unaffordable with compassion in their After a word from Dr. John Bruschke within the government are actively have the innate ability to housing. hearts, and this became clear of Cal State Fullerton, the microphone pushing toward evidence-based choices, inspire and change at this symposium. Our mis- was passed to a man in rather dapper as all things should be. Finding homes hearts and minds with sion in life is to do all we can attire. David Snow, a professor at UC for these citizens is not a bi-partisan our music.” for those in need. Irvine, provided data on the reality of the issue. Steps are being taken to protect Unfortunately, the homeless are often Homelessness is a part of our world, and homeless epidemic. Taking the time to the constitutional rights of the homeless viewed as second class citizens. They we need to work together to end it. We cut through the fiction and lies of the and to educate the community about are looked down upon and judged, can accomplish anything together and problem, he relied on statistical evi- what they can do to help. After all, we’re feared even and disrespected as fellow make this a world where everyone has a dence. in this together. humans. People like Atty McLellan of home. Dr. Snow's data revealed striking dis- At the event were a variety of artists the nonprofit United to End coveries. Interviews of 250+ homeless in photography and music-making who Homelessness are doing everything they Johnny Texeira is a freshman at citizens of Orange County showed that shared their stories. DJ Markluv, a suc- can to change that. She said we need Cal State Fullerton. the reasons for homelessness are far cessful Hip Hop DJ in Los Angeles fell action across the board to help our fel-

Healing Gang Violence Through Education Blanca Hernandez grew up experienc- 2019 co-hosted by IWPG in Carson, ing the deadly gang fights between rival California on September 14. The event gangs in the 90’s in South Orange drew over 3,000 attendees to commem- County. At the time, it was common to orate the 5th Anniversary of the DPCW see parents burying their children at a and the progress of its implementation young age, friends saying goodbye and across North, Central and South seeing her friends pass away. The sound America. of ambulances still trigger memories of IWPG has a mission to gather the the gunshot sounds and wounds she wit- hearts of 3.7 billion women worldwide nessed. for peace building. IWPG initiatives “Growing up, I wasn’t include working to imple- sure how to process the gang ment the Declaration of violence, or to help others Peace and Cessation of War stay away from gangs,” said (DPCW) and providing Hernandez. “I believe peace education programs to Since 2017, Hernandez that peace local schools and communi- has been volunteering with ties. International Women’s is possible. Since its founding in 2013, Peace Group (IWPG) in its We just have IWPG has grown to over 100 Los Angeles Branch as a to take the branches globally and work- Peace Education teacher. As first steps.” ing closely with 200 organi- volunteers, they plan and zations worldwide. lead peace activities for chil- Among those who dren to understand the value expressed their support at the of conflict-resolution, confi- event was a UN Women rep- dence building, and peace. resentative as well as letters from “Working in peace education has even Mayors from Los Angeles, Long Beach, healed me of the firsthand experience I Mission Viejo, Rolling Hills, Reno, had with violence as a child” said Nashville, Albuquerque, Dayton etc. Hernandez. “[IWPG’s] peace education Awards also were presented from 17 CA is very important because it teaches State Senators. families and students how to respect “For my city of Fullerton, this work of other people. I feel that if we--as moth- peace is what I want to leave for my ers--put in the effort to teach our youth children and for them to show their chil- these values, our community can be dren,” she said. “I believe that peace is safer.” possible--we just have to take the first Blanca’s story was one of the many steps.” stories shared at the LA Peace Summit