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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Page 13-15 % Fullerton Ob server FULLERTON’S ONLY INDEPENDENT NEWS • Est.1978 (printed on 20% recycledecycled paper)pa • Year 34 #13 • AUGUST 2012 Candidates Pull Papers for November City Council Election There will be three open city council seats in the Nov. 6, 2012 election. Current Mayor Pro tern Bruce Whitaker and new Councilmember Travis Kiger will be running for re-election. Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva is stepping down to run for the 65th State Assembly seat against incumbent Chris Norby. The last day to file for a council run is August 10th (or five more days if the Mayor decides not to run.) So far challengers include: Vivian “Kitty” Jaramillo, Jane Rands, Barry Levinson, Matthew Hakim, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Rick Alvarez, Jan Flory and recently recalled Don Bankhead. For updated info see “Nov. Election” under Elections on the City Clerk’s page at www.cityofifullerton.com. 911 Audio & Transcript Released Over objections by the OCDA, Fullerton City Council unanimously voted to release the audio and transcript of the July 5, 2010, 911 call which brought police to the transportation center in search of Kelly Thomas. The Officer Tim Gibert and Corporal Eric Bridges acted professionally in preventing a homeless man from call from a Slidebar employee says that endangering him selfand others by repeatedly walking into traffic. Meanwhile the Kelly Thomas Memorial OCDA Seeks Cell Kelly was pulling on car handles in the Concert was starting up at the Plaza. Photo by Josufi R. Fotography [email protected] Phone Recordings of parking lot. Go to www.cityoffuller- ton.com for the materials. Anaheim Shooting A New Fullerton The Orange County District by Stephan Baxter and they did so without making any threats. Attorney's Office is seeking witness­ Despite his outward appearance, and incoher­ es of an officer-involved shooting in On Saturday July 7th, I stopped and had ent responses, they treated him with the same Anaheim on July 21, 2012. lunch with a friend at a restaurant on Harbor respect all of us should expect. There were no Anyone who witnessed the inci­ Blvd. right before the Kelly Thomas Memorial insults, and they did not toy with him the way dent, is in possession of cell phone Concert was starting. As we were finishing up Manual Ramos and Joe Wolfe had a year ago videos, other video recordings, or I noticed that a patrol car was parked in front, with Kelly Thomas. still photographs, or has additional blocking traffic on Harbor, and that a some­ Soon several others from the concert ran information is asked to leave a mes­ what delusional man, who by appearance over to see what was going on. Since we were sage on the District Attorney seemed to be homeless, was being asked to holding a concert in response to the.encounter Special Investigations hotline at return to the sidewalk. The man's behavior between Kelly Thomas and six police officers a (714) 347-8544. made him a danger to himself and perhaps year previous, one which had far less probable The media and public will be others, so the police had every right to detain cause than this one, and one which led to notified at the end of the investiga­ him. A witness told me that he was walking Kelly's death, it was very strange to see this tion and the findings and legal con­ into traffic, getting angry at cars, and bother­ now. Our group, which now numbered about clusions will be available at ing others who passed by. I went and sat down five, did not say anything and we stayed out of www.orangecounryda.com. about 10 - 15 feet away to see how this the way. What we saw were two professionals Related articles on page 3 encounter would unfold. The cops did not doing their job, and doing it well. No one got look pleased that I was watching, but they also hurt and the man was detained, as he should KCET Films Forum did not tell me to move away. Had they done have been. Hopefully he got help, but if all so I would not be writing the following. they did was arrest him, at least he was no on Local Art Show The suspect did not cooperate initially, but longer trying to fight traffic. KCET’s Art Bound filmed a cross section of Fullerton community they got him to calm down by speaking softly Continued on page 10 members and artists invited by Art City Ends Employment of T hree O fficers Involved in With an Agenda to discuss the meaning and purpose of the Kelly Kelly T homas Beating: Ramos, Cicinelli, and W olfe Thomas art show on July 16th. The Acting Fullerton Police Chief Dan Hughes terminated it does not legally preclude anoth- event took place in the PAS Gallery confirmed that the employment status of er agency from hiring an officer if he or she on W. Santa Fe where the show was Corporal Jay Cicinelli ended with the City of meets the State’s requirements for all police held. To see the 16-minute film go Fullerton, effective July 20, 2012. officers in the state.” to http://www.kcet.org/arts/art- Chief Hughes previously announced that bound/watch/#featured. the employment of two other officers involved in the Kelly Thomas incident has ended. Father’s Lawsuit Charges City for Death of Son Manuel Ramos’ employment ended effective Ron Thomas, father of Kelly Thomas Wolfe, Jay Cicinelli, Kenton Hampton, July 3, 2012 and Joseph Wolfe’s ended effec­ who died five days after being beaten by James Blatney, and Kevin Craig. tive July 16, 2012. Chief Hughes said the sta­ six Fullerton police officers, filed a law­ Citing numerous examples of past offi­ tus of the other officers involved in this inci­ suit against the City of Fullerton in cer corruption and lack of consequences dent remains unchanged. He declined to dis­ Superior Court claiming wrongful death, for misbehavior, the lawsuit contends cuss any proposed discipline or the findings of negligence, assault and battery, supervi­ that a culture has been built up allowing an internal investigation saying he must follow sor liability, Monell Claim and violation such incidents. State employment laws pertaining to person­ of civil rights, on July 5, 2012. Attorneys The lawsuit states that over the years, nel issues. Mardirossian & Assoc, are handling the officers who alerted upper management Asked if these officers could simply apply at case. Defendants include former police of corruption within the forte were another police department, City Attorney Chiefs Michael Sellers and Pat McKinley, demoted or fired and that bad actors Richard Jones said, “Without offering a per­ DOES 1-50, and the six officers involved were therefore given a green light to mis­ sonal view of any of the officers, if an officer is in the beating: Manuel Ramos, Joseph behave without fear of reprimand. Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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A Flawed Policy Considered for ^^^Fullerton O ut of M y M ind Police Chief Appointment by Vince Buck by Jon Dobrer © 2012 At a special meeting on July 24, This is potentially a fraught situa- [email protected] the City Council voted on a first tion. No one can tell a police chief reading to directly appoint the what to do in a timely fashion (i.e. The Fullerton Observer Community police chief. Bad idea. Doug Chaffee come back from vacation and be the Newspaper, founded by Ralph and Natalie Kennedy and a group of friends in 1978, is Mitt Romney: had campaigned on this idea so it public face in a difficult situation). staffed by local citizen volunteers who create, was reasonable that the Council In fact, no one person can tell the publish, and distribute the paper throughout A Rapid Cycler? address it (unlike the fireworks ban police chief to do anything; only 3 our community. referendum which was unmentioned council members acting at a Council This venture is a not-for-profit one with As I have been watching the rapid cyclers on the during the campaign). And it was a meeting can do that (perhaps behind all ad and subscription revenues plowed back into maintaining and improving our inde­ Tours de France, it occurred to me that maybe Mitt good campaign issue suggesting that closed doors, but not in policy situa­ pendent, non-partisan, non-sectarian com­ Romney wouldn't be so bad a president after all. Fie the police department would be tions where the meeting must be munity newspaper. is clearly intelligent, and his record indicates a cer­ placed under closer supervision. open and the item agendized). Our purpose is to inform Fullerton resi­ tain political pragmatism—a flexibility that some However, I would * argue that the Where there are disagreements dents about the institutions and other socie­ read as lack of moral center, but that's not a gener­ opposite is the case. Previously the between the manager and chief we tal forces which most impact their lives, so that they may be empowered to participate ous interpretation. police chief was theoretically may see public arguments and duel­ in constructive ways to keep and make these He was not a bad or ideological governor of appointed by and reported to the ing press releases. There are many private and public entities serve all residents Massachusetts. He worked with both Republicans city manager. In reality examples of strong law in lawful, open, just, and socially-responsible and Democrats and while not popular enough to be the Council was deeply A better move enforcement officials act­ ways. re-elected (seeing how the wind was blowing) he involved in the appoint­ ing independently to the Through our extensive local calendar and would have other coverage, we seek to promote a sense didn't run for re-election. ment of Chief Sellers; been to set up detriment of the larger of community and an appreciation for the He certainly argued pas­ and it would be a rare a police entity (think of J. Edgar values of diversity with which our country is sionately and persuasively case for a manager to Hoover). review board so uniquely blessed. Was he a real for state-wide health care make such an important Of course the situation and pushed the individual appointment without the to look into is not that simple. The S u b m i s s i o n s : moderate then mandate as the responsible approval of the Council. questionable police department has Submissions on any topic of interest are and has now solution to get the free­ If the Council did not behavior always had some inde­ accepted from Fullerton residents and we try hard converted? loaders to pay. But that was, like the appointment pendence from day to day to get it all in. Sorry we sometimes fail. Shorter in the police I guess, during his socialist then the managers job supervision of the manager pieces have a better chance. Send by email to department... Is he a real period. could be on the line. But given their closed culture, [email protected] or by snail mail to: the manager could pro- FULLERTON OBSERVER "severe The Mitt Romney run­ lack of transparency, and P 0 BOX 7051 conservative" ning today, who ran to the vide day to day supervision of the the fear of councilmembers to be FULLERTON, CA 92834-7051 (his words) right of Rick Santorum in chief as needed. seen as soft on public safety (not to The change in the appointment mention the power of the public today? the primaries, seems to be a How To Subscribe different person. So, natu­ procedure, then, is more symbolic safety unions). Subscriptions include home delivery rally, the questions must be than real. However the ordinance On the other side, the police chief and are due each October Is he a phony & asked: also states that the chief “serves at still needs the support of the manag­ $25/Fullerton • $35/Out of Town the pleasure of the Council” and that er for budget, personnel and other Send Check with Name & Address to: a mere political Was he a real moderate Fullerton Observer, PO Box 7051, opportunist? then and has converted? means that the manager cannot fire resources. And as the policy is writ­ Fullerton CA 92834-7051 (W hile this is Is he a real "severe conser­ the police chief or even directly ten it appears that technically the vative" (his words) today? supervise him/her. Supervision will manager could appoint other top certainly true How to Advertise Is he a phony and a mere come from the Council and the executives in the police department Call 714-525-6402, o fall politicians, political opportunist? Council is not capable of providing although that is unlikely to ever hap­ or email it is a question (While this is certainly true day to day supervision. Indeed the pen. [email protected] o f extent) of all politicians, it is a Council in general does not “super­ This policy change could make it 10,000 issues of the Fullerton Observer question of extent.) vise” but rather provides policy more difficult to hire a manager in are distributed throughout Fullerton and sent Is he so lost in his hedg­ direction, although that is often an the future especially if there is an through the mail to subscribers ing that he really doesn't know who he is? unclear distinction. The Council existing knowledgeable chief in every two weeks except only once in There is one more possibility that should open our cannot supervise without meeting place. Who would choose to step January, July & August. hearts and minds to a more compassionate view of and without 3 votes. That is why we into a situation where much of the We are also online at: him. Maybe he really believes each and every contra­ have a manager who is directly city’s structure is under the control www.fullertonobserver.com dictory position. And maybe, just maybe, this isn't a responsible for day to day operations of an entrenched and independent & on FaceBook lack of character but a disability covered under the of the city and directly answerable to executive? • STAFF* Americans with Disabilities Act. He could be a the city. This is not the way to increase the • Editor: Sharon Kennedy rapid-cycling bi-polar American who is conservative Now the city will have two centers accountability of the police depart­ • Database Manager: Jane Buck one day, moderate on another, compassionate of power each answerable to the ment and to create a model police •Advisor: Tracy Wood towards the strangers amongst us in the morning Council and not responsible to each department in Fullerton. A better • Copy Editors: and wanting them to deport themselves in the other. In effect control over the move would have been to set up a Tom Dalton, Caroline Druiff • Distribution: Roy & Irene Kobayashi, evening. police department has not been police review board to look into Tom & Kate Dalton, Marj Kerr, A Mitt Romney presidency could be endlessly tightened but loosened making it questionable behavior in the police Pam Nevius, Manny Bass & Leslie Allen interesting—depending on who he was at any given harder to create a new more department (of which there is Photography: Jere Greene point during the day. While John Kerry was famous­ accountable and transparent culture much). Perhaps that will come soon. • Webmaster: Cathy Yang there. • FEATURES • ly for it before he was against it (no, I don't remem­ ber what the "it" was), Romney could be for it, • History/Arboretum: Warren Bowen The following letters were received before the Council July 24th special against it and for it again on any given morning. As • Politics & other stuff: Vince Buck session decision to accept the Bond Proceeds for Affordable Housing. See page 8 • Roving Reporters: in Alice Through the Looking Glass, he could hold Jere Greene, Emily Holland, Noah Cho, several contradictory opinions before breakfast. Using Affordable Housing Bond Proceeds John Gilbert, Peter Fong, Stephanie Wong, So the real question is this: Does Romney lack Ellen Ballard, Connie Haddad and other Community Members character or is he merely insane? for Affordable Housing • COLUMNISTS • The new city council has called a bonds back with the bond proceeds • American-American: Sky Scott Read more o f the thoughts special meeting to discuss what to do plus other costs to be paid by the •Conservation Gardening: Penny Hlavac o f Jon Dobrer at www.insidesocal.com/friendlyfire with the affordable housing bond city. However, if the council elects to • Council Reports: Amanda Lean • Movie Review Hits & Misses: Joyce Mason sale proceeds. “defease” it will cost the city more • Nature, Insects, Creatures & more: The city can spend the bond sale than $7.8 million over and above the Diane Nielen ([email protected]) HOW TO VOICE proceeds, $25.6 million, on afford­ moneys held for housing. As I read it •Out of My Mind: Jonathan Dobrer able housing in the City of Fullerton this money could only be paid out of ([email protected]) YOUR OPINION as it now stands. To do this the city our general fund. Everyone should •Raising our Kids: Tom Chiaromonte • School Board Report: Jan Youngman The Opinion pages are a forum for the com­ must comply with the terms of the read the “Defease” section of the •Science: Sarah Mosko & Frances Mathews munity. The paper welcomes letters on any sub­ state budget clean up legislation. staff report. • Sports: Bryan Crowe & Michael Foo ject of interest to readers. Letters will be checked Or they could “defease” the John Silber Fullerton • Event Reviews: Caitlin Orr for typos and may be shortened for space. money - kind of like buying the Silber Architects Created & Published in Fullerton Anonymous letters are accepted if the writer can by local citizen volunteers for 34 years make the case for why anonymity is necessary. A Good Decision for the Homeless Fullerton Observer LLC Opinions are those of the writer, The Tax Allocation Housing Bond directly and positively impacted by email: [email protected] Proceeds can make the Task Force on the council’s positive decision. The The Early September 2012 issue or mail to: Homelessness and Mentally 111 Task Force looks forward to assisting will hit the stands on August 27. Fullerton Observer Services recommendations realiz­ in implementing these steps in the • SUBMISSION & AD PO Box 7051 able. Specifically addressing the memory of Kelly Thomas. affordable housing continuum from Rusty Kennedy, Fullerton DEADLINE AUGUST 20, 2012 Fullerton, CA 92834 shelter to permanent housing can be OC Human Relations Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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Police in riot gear cleared the intersection of Protest at Anaheim Blvd. and Broadway Anaheim City (the major intersection nearest to Anaheim Council Chambers City Hall) o f protesters on Eyewitness report by Duane Roberts July 24. They then OC Peace Coalition declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and July 24, 2012 began pushing demonstra­ tors away from the area. As a 40+ year resident of Anaheim and The protests were in a longtime critic of police brutality and response to the misconduct, I went to Tuesday night's fatal shooting o f meeting of the Anaheim City Council unarmed 25-year-old with the intent of speaking during pub­ Manuel Diaz, lic comments regarding the latest flurry who officers shot in the of officer-involved shootings. back and head, as he was I arrived there with a friend shortly running away from them after 3:30 p.m. because I wanted to o n J u ly 21st. make sure we both got seats inside Council Chambers. I suspected that it Photo by N ick Gerda would be flooded with people, and was voiceofoc.org right. The local building trade unions were holding a demonstration in front P o l i c e S h o o t i n g a n d P r o t e s t s i n A n a h e i m of City Hall at the time I got there and Orange County has once again made Protests continued Sunday, Monday and immigrant community that is dense and a number of their members later entered international news with a fatal shooting at Tuesdays council meeting (see article at has substantial gang violence. The families and filled up every seat that was avail­ by police and days of protests. right). Some of the 600 protesters set in this community are stuck between the able. According to reports, Manuel Diaz, dumpsters on fire, broke windows and violent gangs who endanger their chil­ When Mayor Tom Tait began the 25, was fatally shot in the leg and in the threw rocks at the 250 officers in riot gear dren, and the police who are working hard meeting around 4:40 p.m., a number of back of the head as he fled from officers from 14 different cities who shot tear gas to control the gangs.” anti-police brutality protesters started about 4pm Sat., July 21. According to and bean bag shots into the crowd. “Anaheim Police Chief, John Welter, is a shouting near the glass door entrance to reports, Diaz, who was unarmed, was Fullerton police dept, handled the ordinary highly regarded chief who is dedicated to Council Chambers. Visibly irritated, acting suspiciously and failed to respond 911 calls in Anaheim on the 24th. openness and supports outside independ­ Mayor Tait temporarily recessed the to the officer’s order to stop. As a result Police Chief John Welter said he thought ent oversight of his department. The meeting and Anaheim Police officers two officers have been put on paid leave about 2/3rds of the crowd were from out of Chief can be trusted to allow full access to equipped with riot gear started to enter and investigations by FBI, Anaheim town although 20 of the 24 arrested were the FBI, US Attorney, Office of the room. It was incredibly surreal to Police Dept, and the OCDA have been Anaheim residents. Independent Review, as well as the pri­ watch police officers equipped with hel­ launched. Rusty Kennedy, executive director of OC mary investigative unit, the OC District mets, batons, and pellet guns parade Area residents gathered to protest the Human Relations said, “OC Human Attorney. Anaheim City Manager, Bob back and forth inside Council shooting which happened near La Palma Relations Commission is working with Wingenroth, is also open to meeting with Chambers. They would march in from a and N. Anna Dr. Police say the crowd diverse community groups, the city, and the community in any forum to listen to rear exit leading into Council Chambers threw water bottles at them. Police began the police department to see that justice is concerns, and express the city’s determina­ and then go directly into the lobby, shooting rubber bullets into the crowd done, and that the community is protected tion to fully investigate these police shoot­ where they were trying to push anti­ which included women with babies, and from both violent gangs, as well as any ings and take appropriate action,” said police brutality protesters back outside young children. A police dog was also let inappropriate police actions.” Kennedy. who were loudly demanding to get in. loose and attacked a woman holding her “The Commission has worked with Over the weekend police gathered along They sometimes would go back out the baby and a bystander. Go to youth and families in the area of this shoot­ Harbor near Disneyland and in front of rear exit, then return again. http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=gh6 ing for many years, at the local Sycamore Jr. the police station in anticipation of (Although I'm not defending the CzSd-BSk for KCAL 9 video. High. It is a very poor, predominately protests rumored to be planned there. city's actions in keeping people out, because every seat in Council Chambers Citizens Police Review Board Meeting by Jane Rands had already been taken and many people were standing against the wall, the fire On July 11 about 75 people attended a proposal does not include oversight of cit­ Network (LEAN) of Anaheim, family marshals refused to let any additional discussion on community police oversight izen complaints, he says “it can evolve.” members of Michel Nida (the unarmed people in, citing risk of fire and other including a presentation by CSUF graduate The CSUF researchers found that man shot in the back by Downey Police hazards. This has occurred before at students Eduardo Calderon and Maria H. Civilian or Citizen Oversight Committees last year), and a range of Fullertonians. many previous meetings of that body Figueroa. The event was hosted by the (COC) are rare with only about 100 in Most were there to find a path to account­ when the room was packed.) Police Oversight Proposal Committee the U.S. There is no standard role for ability within each respective police After the lobby was cleared of chant­ (POPC), a community group not affiliated these committees. Neither is there a stan­ department. One of Nida’s family mem­ ing protesters by riot police, Mayor Tait with the City of Fullerton. POPC is devel­ dard for who is on the committee or how bers expressed concerned that oversight then resumed the meeting. Although oping a plan for oversight of the Fullerton the committee is selected. What is com­ without the power to discipline officers the meeting at first strictly followed the Police Department to ensure citizen com­ mon among these committees is that they would be nothing more than a ploy to agenda, it stayed on public comments plaints and officer discipline is handled are typically formed after high-profile “appease the public.” for the rest of the evening. Aside from appropriately. conflicts or controversy such as the death David Haas, a civil rights attorney and myself, there were quite a few people Police Chief Dan Hughes communicated of Kelly Thomas after being beaten by the former member of the San Diego during public comments who spoke crit­ many changes the FPD has implemented FPD. Citizens’ Review Board, insisted that an ically about the Anaheim Police in the last year, such as random audits of Ms. Hernandez gave examples of inter­ oversight committee should have subpoe­ Department and the recent shootings. digital audio recorders, better tracking of nal, external, and hybrid approaches to na power. He also recommended adding Several times during the meeting. citizen complaints, posting police policies oversight. She found there were few meas­ oversight to the city’s charter (Fullerton is Mayor Tait held five minute recesses, I and procedures online, improved hiring ures of effectiveness for oversight avail­ a General Law City), funding that is inde­ assume to keep abreast on events that standards, training for “reasonable and eth­ able. Mr. Calderon noted some common pendent of the police, and having an inde­ were occurring on the streets outside ical” use-of-force, police facility tours, tar­ hurdles to oversight, such as the Police pendent investigator. He also warned that Anaheim City Hall. He and other mem­ geting crime suppression according to sta­ Officers’ Bill of Rights (POBR). committees can only recommend disci­ bers of the council appeared to be shak­ tistical trends, adding a second officer Following the presentation, the audi­ pline. They cannot enforce it. en by what was going on. Some of them trained to respond to the needs of homeless ence asked questions and made recom­ Go to facebook.com/POPC2012 for looked like they were in daze. Although people, allowing a trained county clinician mendations. The audience included the updates on the effort to create a police there were many items on the Council to “ride-along” and provide services to Law Enforcement Accountability review board for Fullerton. Agenda, Mayor Tait decided to cut the homeless people, tracking the names, emer­ meeting short and continue them to a gency contacts, and any medications of WAR COSTS in Life & Money future date. homeless people, and providing victim I n I r a q & A f g h a n is t a n When I exited Anaheim City Hall, advocates to intervene in domestic violence there were dozens of riot police sur­ situations. • 107,657 Civilians killed bv Violence www.iraqbodvconnt.nrp 17/27/2012) rounding the building and the adjacent In addition to these changes. Chief • 4,486 US Soldiers killed in Iraq: (DoD 5/11/2012) parking structure. There were police cars Hughes has his own proposal for a commu­ with flashing lights everywhere. nity-based advisory group. His plan, which • 2,061 US Soldiers killed in Afghanistan (7/27/2012) www.icasualties.org It was a truly bizarre experience. only allows for oversight of police proce­ • 32,223 US Soldiers wounded (DOD reports) www.icasualties.org dures and training, was reviewed and Iraq (3/2003 thru 11/2011) ED: For video go to approved by Michael Gennaco of the • 15,322 Afghanistan (10/2001 thru 2/2012) http://www.cbsnews.com/830 1 - Office of Independent Review (OIR) in 201_162-57479428/riot-police-protest- Los Angeles, currently under contract with • $1,356 Cost of Wars Since 2001 www.costofwar.com 17/27/2012) ers-clash-in-anaheim-for-4th-night- the city of Fullerton. While Chief Hughes' Trillion (rounded down) (Iraq $805-5 billion) (Afghanistan $550.9 billion) over-police-shootings/ Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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City C ouncil N otes byAm and, Lean The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Upcoming agenda info and streaming video of council meetings are available at www.cityoffullerton.com. Meetings are broadcast five on Cable Channel 3 and rebroad­ cast at 3pm and 6pm the following Wed. & Sun. and at 5pm Mon. City Hall is located at 303 W. Commonwealth. Contact Council at 714-738-6311 or by email to: council@ci. Fullerton.ca.us

July 3, 2012 Special C ity Council M eeting The City Council voted unanimously future in order to fund a larger number of to discontinue the collection of the 10% water main replacements than are current­ fee added to water sales, which the city ly budgeted for in the Five-Year Capital had been previously transferring to the Improvement Plan. The goal would be to general fund “in-lieu” of franchise fees budget for the replacement of up to six and property taxes prior to May 1, 2012. miles of water mains annually versus the The council made the decision after current one mile per year.” being provided recommendations by the The committee will continue assessing City Engineering Dept, and the Water the current budget numbers and water Rate Ad Hoc Committee. That 11-mem­ rate fees necessary to address Fullertons ber citizen committees original purpose water infrastructure and will provide their was to study and report to the council on final report and recommendation to the Fullerton’s water rates and infrastructure council at a meeting in mid August where issues. During that study the 10% fee was the council will consider eliminating the discovered. fee entirely. Chairman of the committee Patrick “This is not going to be the end of this Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva and new Councilmember Greg Sebourn honored Rusty McNelly stated, “Despite reducing the conversation and there is still a lot of work Kennedy for his work heading the Task Force on Homelessness and Mentally III Services at water bill by 10% the city is still going to to do on this issue,” stated Mayor Sharon the Mayor Awards Ceremony held at the public library. After the ceremony Kennedy need to increase water rates in the near Quirk-Silva. attended the KCET forum on Kelly Thomas held at the PAS Gallery. OC Human Relations Recognized for Leading July 17, 2012 C ity C ouncil M eeting Task Force on Homelessness and Mentally 111 Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva wel­ New Councilmembers Welcomed comed the public to the “New New City Council Members Travis Kiger, In a packed ceremony at the Library man suffering from severe mental illness. Fullerton,” upon opening the first, Greg Sebourn, and Doug Chaffee were Conference Center, Fullerton Mayor The mayor lauded the leadership role of regularly scheduled Fullerton City sworn-in on July 2nd so they could officially Sharon Quirk-Silva, newly elected the commission in convening the Council Meeting. begin serving the city at the July 3rd meeting. Councilman Greg Sebourn, and City Fullerton Task Force on Homelessness Councilman Travis Kiger said, “The last year Manager Joe Felz presented the City of and Mentally 111 Services and engaging a Closed Session Fullerton Certificate of Commendation broad cross section of Fullerton commu­ A closed session of the City and half has been difficult for a lot of people and I am looking forward to turning that to OC Human Relations Commission for nity members in the process of assessing Council met prior to the open session service to the city. In presenting this the needs, finding models from other and addressed the quarterly litigation around and getting started right away.” Kiger’s parents were in the audience. “Mayor’s Service Award,” the mayor iden­ cities, learning the potential resources, update discussing pending lawsuits tified the important role OC Human and recommending to the Fullerton City facing the City, (see list below) Councilman Greg Sebourn was adminis­ tered the Oath of Office by his wife Stacey Relations played in the aftermath of the Council the steps the city could take to tragic death of Kelly Thomas, a homeless protect this vulnerable population. Officer Wolfe Ends Employment: accompanied by their son. He said that he wanted to take the oath in public on the fam­ City Attorney Richard Jones • Current councilmembers, the city ing the city, by Sept. 15th, to indicate ily bible. Sebourn’s two young daughters, announced the closed session deter­ manager, and city employees were whether there is an intention to use the mom, three sisters and several nephews were in mination that Officer Joe Wolfe will thanked by several speakers. bonds issued in Oct. 2010 for the intend­ the audience. no longer be an employee of the City • A speaker asked about future need to ed purpose of creating affordable housing. City Clerk Lucinda Williams administered of Fullerton. See frontpage article for increase water rates to repair water infra­ Barbara Jennings, Pathways of Hope the Oath of Office to Councilman Doug more. structure and how to pay for it without (formerly FIES) president, said that they Chaffee who was joined by his wife Paulette, incurring more costs to taxpayers than have two approved low-income projects and two sons Adam and Marshall. Chaffee have already been paid and allocated to already in process and asked that council Existing Litigation stated his intent to advance a local homeless the general fund. make the notification. facility with help from Pathways of Hope to Involving the City • Request that the reason that Officer The City has an obligation to build provide services and ensure Kelly Thomas is Joe Wolfe is no longer an employee be 1,100 very low, low, and moderate hous­ 1) Frederick Ron Thomas v. City remembered. He also advocated for revealed (excessive force?) and whether he ing. The housing bonds are used to assist 30-2012-00581299-CU-PO-CJC Community Policing, respect for city employ­ 2) Hanson, et al. v. City was terminated or did he quit? builders to be able to afford to build low ees, volunteering, and an improved business 30-2008-00102055-CU-EI-CJC • An Orangethorpe area business­ income housing. The notification does atmosphere. 3) Ernest Benefiel v. City, et al. woman asked that local police service not not obligate the city to any particular The council took a 15-minute recess to SACV12-202-J VS be contracted out to the Sheriff’s Dept. “A project. enable attendees to congratulate the newly 4) Catherine Sobieski v. City local police department is important.” Approved 4-1, Kiger said he couldn’t elected councilmembers. 30-2011 00459515 • Resident said the alley that he shares vote for subsidized housing. 5) Andrew Trevor Clark v. City Presentations with neighbors is a maintenance problem •Ballot Measure Repealing Fireworks SACV12-373-JST • OC Supervisor Nelson presented the and was told to leave his phone number. Ban: The City Council voted unanimous­ 6) Brooke Minter v. City Coyote Creek Bikeway. He expects OCTA to • Support for medical marijuana clinics. ly to place the issue of repealing the ban 30-2011 00512267 grant $1.5 million, and the county $.5 million 7) Vickie Scott v. City Consent Calendar on the possession and sale of “Safe and to the circular route from here to Seal Beach. 30-2011 00495959 The council approved all the consent Sane” fireworks in the hands of Fullerton And he mentioned that “we are close to find­ 8) Edward Quinonez v. City items aside from Resolution 2012-54, voters. The item was placed on the agen­ ing a year-round regional homeless shelter.” SACV12-104-JVS regarding overnight parking on Walnut da by new Councilmember Kiger. •The West Fullerton Little League Mets 9) Stanley Goering v. City Ave. Councilman Kiger moved for that City Clerk Lucinda Williams said that were recognized. Coach Ryan told the story 30-2011 00518204 item to be continued to the upcoming placing the measure on the Nov. ballot 10) Leon Lester Gray v. City, et al. about how the team of 7 to 9 year olds who meeting to ensure proper notification to would cost $17,000, with an additional 30-201100505234 had never played baseball before won the divi­ $1,000 for translation costs. The ban was 11) Veth Mam v. City et al. affected business owners. sion title with a 9-0 game score. Other Items put in place after 55% of voters approved SACV11-1242-JST •Junior Ambassadors and chaperones were •Conduit Financing of previously Ballot Measure Z in Nov., 1990. 12) Harriet Heninger, et al. v. City recognized for representing Fullerton in approved affordable Alexander Senior Fire Chief Wolfgang Knabe addressed 30-2011 00506572 Fukui, Japan by Sister City President Mike 13) Clara Atkins v. City Housing Project at 345 East the council stating his overall concern of Oates, (page 11 for Korean Jr. Ambassadors) 30-2012 00550335 Commonwealth using $14 million in pri­ firework use in “hilly” high-fire areas of 14) Daniel Komaromi v. City Public Comments vate bonds and no city money. City Fullerton. Half the injuries come from 30-2011 00495715 • A request that Acting Chief Dan Hughes Project Manager Charles Kovak asked that Safe & Sane fireworks, he said. 15) Mark Walker v. City et al. be made Police Chief and action be taken on it be continued until Oct. 16, 2012, to Police Chief Dan Hughes said there 8:12-CV-00949-AG all 8 recommendations made by the Task Force further handle all the private bonding and were 88 calls for service related to fire­ 16) Andre Wendell v. City et al. on Homelessness and Mentally 111 Services. financing issues facing this specific project works, but no citations were given out. 30-2011 00572073 • Request to release the dispatch transcripts due to changes at the State level. Mayor “We choose as free citizens how to live Plus two cases added on the July 24 from the night of July 5, 2012, Kelly Thomas Quirk-Silva and Councilmember Chaffee our lives,” said Councilman Kiger. “This City Council Closed meeting agenda incident, and prosecute the caller who falsely goes back to freedom and the Fourth of 17) Scott Williams, guardian supported the continuation but were July. This is America so why is our city for Allison Williams, a minor v. City claimed Kelly was committing a crime. overruled. Denied 3-2 acting like our parent and telling us what 30-2012 00579867 • A senior club member said after a tour of •Affordable Housing: Notification for 18) Melinda Glover v. City the new community center she was shocked Intended Use or Commitment of Existing we can or cannot do in our own drive­ 30-2012 00580366 that the office is so small with no windows. Housing Bond Proceeds. As part of the ways?” Please switch the library space with the office. end of Redevelopment the State is requir­ See July 24 Council Report page 8 Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTES OBSERVERS AROUND THE WORLD by Tim Ajioka FSD Board meetings are held at 6pm on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at District Headquarters, 1401 W. Valencia Dr., Fullerton, 92833. See www.fsd.kl2.ca.us for agenda or call 714-447-7400

Tune 19 FSD •New Assistant Principals: New assis­ School Board Meeting tant principals have been hired at Orangethorpe School, Parks Junior High, • A Moment of Silence for Dr. and Valencia Park Elementary School. Carnahan: Board President Hilda Sugarman asked the board and audience •CSEA President A1 LaCuesta spoke on to pause for a moment of silence in mem­ the tentative agreement and contract ory of former FSD board member Dr. between the California School Employees Lloyd Carnahan who passed away on July Association and Fullerton School District. 9. Dr. Carnahan served as a trustee in the •Special Board Meeting Called: 1970s. Condolences to his wife Ann and Monday, July 30th the FSD Board of their three children, spouses, and 8 Trustees will hold a Special Board grandchildren. Meeting from 5:45pm to 6:45pm in the •Residency Checks: Director of Board Room at the District Office. The Administrative Services Craig Bertsch, closed session part of the meeting will dis­ discussed residency requirements, address cuss employment of an Instructional FAST Swimmers at Summer Nationals & the Olympics! Services Director. verification, and school attendance poli­ The photo above shows FAST swim­ swim in the same pool where the The open session will discuss the stu­ cies with the board. Trustee Thompson mer Bob Bergstrom at the site of the Olympians had just qualified,” said Bob. dent tour/field study to Washington, DC. was concerned about an “invasion of pri­ Olympic Trials for swimming in Omaha, FAST swimmers Tyler Clary and Matt and approve/ratify the Certificated vacy” when it came to physically sending Nebraska. “I represented the Fullerton McLean will compete in the 2012 Personnel Report which reflects new hires, out FSD employees to a student’s address Aquatic Sports Team (FAST) at the Olympics. There will be a “Splash Bash” certificated administrator work calendar in order to verify residency. He was firm­ Masters Summer Nationals where I won viewing party held Thurs., Aug. 2 at the reduction, extra duty assignments, and ly against home visits and questioned the a first place in my age group (70-74) in Janet Evans Swim Complex at Common Core Workshop stipends. “legality and extent of the checks.” Dir. the 800 meter freestyle. It was a thrill to Independence Park, Fullerton. Bertsch and the other boardmembers seemed to agree that the district is not on After School Aide Sentenced a “witch hunt” to prosecute and punish An announcement was made that A New parents who lie on their child’s applica­ former Fullerton School District after Generation: tion, however, they must make these school program aide Emmanuel Moran Founders home checks if there is sufficient evidence. has been sentenced to 70 months in •Public Comments on Residency o f the federal prison for possessing and dis­ n o n -p ro fit Issue: Three Fullerton residents including tributing child pornography through “There is a mother, grandmother, and two neigh­ the internet. However, FBI found no Flope, ” bors of a girl who was recently dis- evidence of misconduct at the Syrrus enrolled at Beechwood because of zoning Fullerton school he worked at. M arapao, laws, came to protest the decision. The Moran was employed by the Sara Morris, girl’s family lives only a few hundred yards Fullerton School District between a n d from the edge of the Beechwood zone. 2009 and 2011 but never worked M a ria h They were honest on their residency unsupervised according to Trustee Woods. application, and the child was previously Janny Meyer. According to a June 22, enrolled at the school. They claimed that 2012 report by Scott Moxley of OC there are many parents who have lied on Weekly, Moran’s computer held over the residency applications or provided 15,000 erotic or sexual images of little false addresses in order to get their child boys and 860 child pornography enrolled. All were upset that there are videos. Moran also worked for students who attend the school who Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School shouldn't be there, while their daughter District from 2006 to 2011. There is HOPE by Jan Youngman has been denied. Update on the Beechwood Three 3rd grade students from Mariah Woods designed the duct taped Some vocal residents, including a neigh­ Orangethorpe School realized that they items and they all make them. They bor of the child in question, asked why Teacher Investigation shared a great sadness in their lives. Each received special recognition at the July 19 there is not appropriate punishment for Readers have called with questions had someone they loved with cancer, and School Board meeting for their resource­ parents who lie in order to get their chil­ about what is happening with the two of them had lost their loved ones. As fulness and ingenuity. dren enrolled into certain schools. Beechwood teacher who was put on they supported each other, they decided After hearing their story, Mr. Jim Some suggested that an anonymous paid administrative leave in Feb. to do something to make a difference. Schlotthauer (know as “Slotsty” to many) hotline for parents might be a solution. Nothing has been reported since the With assistance from parents and teach­ went to the podium. He said that he was The hotline would be available to parents meeting at the school where parents ers, they founded a non-profit and devel­ so touched by their story that he would who want to anonymously report kids were told by then Superintendent oped a website to sell their handmade spe­ provide a free trip to Washington, D.C. who do not live within the zone who are Mich Hovey and Police Chief Dan cially designed items (wallets, pens and for each of them when they were eligible attending the school. Hughes that the teacher is not suspect­ other things made from duct tape!). to participate in the 8th grade There will be a future meeting with the ed of committing crimes against chil­ All proceeds from sales of the items will Washington D.C. field trip program. FSD board, the concerned parents, and dren. His school computer was sent to go towards cancer research. The website: Mr. Schlotthauer retired after 43 years school principals on the matter. FBI Forensics. The FBI said some images of adult women from foreign Wix.com/syrrusmarapao/thereishope. of teaching history at Nicolas Jr. High •Preschool Program: The board voted countries were found. The Fullerton They can also be contacted at School. He is the owner of Slotsy Travel 5-0 in favor of approving the 2011/2012 PD sent the case to the OCDA which there.is_hope @yahoo.com. which arranges the„history field trips for Child Development State Preschool declined to prosecute because there was Syrrus Marapao designed the website 8th graders to Washington, D.C. each Contract. This insures that the Pre-K no way to tell who had downloaded the and selected the music. Sara Morris and year. Family Literacy Program, and Fullerton’s images. The case was then handed back State Preschool Program (serving 3-5 This article was reprinted from the un-proofed July issue due to numerous typos to the school district which began an year-olds at four schools) continue. and some errors now corrected in above version. internal investigation. Board President Sugarman con­ Zion Thrift Shop firmed that the investigation is on­ Sunny Hills Auto Sales is NOW OPEN!!! going but has stalled due to summer Shop! Donate! “Folks weren't around by the time the Sunny Hills Auto Sales is your neighborhood independent auto Great Bargains For A Good Cause police turned the case over to our dis­ dealership when looking for a pre-owned vehicle. Our mission is trict for our internal investigation.” to provide quality, affordable transportation. Come check us out! Trustee Bev Berryman said “I will flo w Tues * Frt 10am - 4pm continue to follow up and ask for this 1565 W. 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Page 6 O b se r v e r A O b se r v e r A u g u s t 2 012 B FULLERTON Free Nature Hikes The Friends of Coyote Hills will guide an evening nature hike on Sunday, August 12, at 6pm. The easy 2-mile hike is suit­ able for the entire family. The views are great. During the sum­ mer, birds and other animals come out when it begins to cool in the evening and flowers are blooming. Meet at the entrance to the Equestrian Center of Laguna Lake Park on Lakeview (off Euclid) in Fullerton. Wear comfort­ able shoes and bring water. A referendum to save the hills from development will be on the Nov. ballot. Come out and decide for yourself if it is worth saving as a regional nature park.

Miss California Teen Jordyn Chew Community Education Awardee Diane Oestreich; Community Advocacy Awardee and her proud mom Heather. Mike Ritto; and Preservationist o f the Year Kay Miller Miss California Teen Fullerton Heritage Awards by Warren Bowen Seeks Help for Travel to Its own board of directors has group is assisting the City in the reha­ National Competition described Fullerton Heritage as one of bilitation of the Amerige Bros. 1890s Jordyn Chew was crowned Miss California our city’s “best kept secrets.” It may real estate office being relocated in Teen in the Miss American Coed Pageant on June be so, but the 21-year-old society Amerige Park, across from City Hall. 10th at the Hilton Ontario Airport in Ontario, dedicated to the preservation of Also, docents for the organization California. She is an 18 year old sophomore at Fullerton’s vintage neighborhoods continue their regular historic California State University of Fullerton studying and historic buildings continues its Fullerton walking tours in the down­ A monarch butterfly with a tag. Psychology in the hopes of becoming a Chief of tasks with fervor. town area, highlighting buildings and The tag does not bother them. Police. The July annual meeting was held events from our city's past. As the California Teen, Jordyn will be attend­ in historic Hillcrest Park’s American The mission of Fullerton Heritage 118 Monarch Births ing the National Pageant for her age group at Red Cross building, once the city’s is to foster an appreciation of our Disney World in Florida during Thanksgiving downtown children’s library. The city's cultural history and to ensure in the Garden week 2012. She will compete for the National membership was treated to a presenta­ the preservation of our historic archi­ Pageant title of Miss American Teen and thou­ tion by Diane Oestreich, author of a tectural resources and environments. by Monika Moore sands of dollars in cash awards, prizes and schol­ fascinating book on Fullerton Union After serving for 16 years, outgoing arships. High School, which was once the only president Tom Dalton was eager to There has been a lot going on here at American Coed Pageants, Inc. for girls 3-22, high school for kids from La Habra, hand over the gavel to new president Lantana Ave. in Fullerton with 118 annually holds state pageants for the purpose of La Habra Heights, Buena Park, Yorba Ernie Kelsey. Dalton will continue monarch butterfly births in our garden recognizing and rewarding outstanding young Linda and Fullerton. on the board as vice-president. Bob and 74 more waiting to be born. women for their past and present accomplish­ The author was presented with the Linnell was re-elected to the position In addition we have captured 48 pray­ ments and to encourage them to set and achieve Community Education Award by of secretary and Noelle Rossi will stay ing mantis. They are a real problem since high goals for the future. outgoing president Tom Dalton. on as Treasurer. Also, the board of they eat butterflies. This was Jordyn’s first pageant she says, “I Two others received recognition for directors welcomed Maureen Burton We are now part of the San Louis trained and practiced my hardest to make sure I their contributions to our city: as a new board member. Obispo Cal Poly program for tagging would be able to hold my own against girls who Kay Miller, Preservationist of the monarchs to see where they are migrating have done this for years. Year, for her many years of service to to. The tag is the size of an eraser on the “Both my involvement in student leadership in the preservation community and for end of a pencil with a phone number to high school, which led me to be selected as her outstanding walking tours of his­ call if you see the monarch and an ID Student Leader of the Year by administrators, and toric Hillcrest Park. number that they can use to trace back to my current involvement in the National Sorority Mike Ritto, Community Advocacy the person who raised the butterfly. The Alpha Chi Omega at CSUF have played a huge Award, for his many years of promot­ tag does not bother them but they sure do role in making me the young women I am today ing our city and creating the “I Love not like it when I put it on. In the ‘70s and also gave me the ability to do my best at the Fullerton” banner program. the tag was much bigger. pageant.” Additionally, Denise Lemos-Hueth Because we are also part of the monarch “While participating in philanthropic organi­ was introduced as the winner of the watch program if you go to www.monar- zations and events I am also currendy raising $500 Fullerton Heritage Scholarship chwatch.org and put in waystation num­ funds and looking for local sponsors to help fund awarded annually to a deserving histo­ ber 5375 you can visit our garden. my trip to Nationals. I am available for volunteer­ ry student at Fullerton College. Monarch waystations provide milkweed, ing or appearances and can be contacted by email Currently the preservation advocacy Newly elected Fullerton Heritage nectar plants and shelter for monarchs president Ernie Kelsey. at [email protected].” throughout their annual cycle of repro­ duction and migration. To my knowledge For more info on American Coed Pageants go To find out we are the only waystation in Fullerton. to www.gocoed.com. more about Fullerton Friends of the Fullerton Heritage please P ublic Library go to their Cactus & website fuller- USED BOOKSTORE tonheritage.org Succulents OPEN 10am to 4pm Local Certified Grower offers over 100 Rare & Unusual Succulents M o n d a y th rou gh S a tu r d a y ! At Left: Thursdays 4pm to 8:30pm FULLERTON Fullerton Heritage Downtown Farm er’s M a rk e t PUBLIC LIBRARY Scholarship Harbor & Wilshire, Fullerton Awardee Denise 353 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton The Fat-Plant Man Lemos-Hueth is For details visit congratulated by For orders $50 or more call for FullertonFriends.blogspot.com outgoing president appointment 714-870-4887 Tom Dalton. Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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At Left: Fullerton author Nicole Brun- Mercer shows o ff her first book “The Golden R ing, "published in 2009. Her second book, “The 18th Hole, ” was pub­ lished last year. Both are avail­ able online through Amazon. She is currently at work on her third book. Nicole has just returned home from living over­ Artist Patrick Ballesteros and author Kevin Staniec collaborated on the children’s book seas. Catch up “How to Catch a Cloud. ” The book is available downtown at Green Bliss Cafe on with her travels Wilshire or online at www.TreehouseBandits.com and adventures Book Signing at Green Bliss Cafe August 16th at her blogsite http-.llnicole- Artist Patrick Ballesteros and author mercer. word- Kevin Staniec are releasing their second press, com. book in the Treehouse Bandit series. A booksigning party for “How to Catch a Cloud,” will take place on Thursday, August 16th from 7pm to 10pm at Green Bliss, an eco-friendly cafe located at Summer Reading for Would-be Travelers Villa Del Sol, 305 N. Harbor (entrance by Nicole Brun-Mercer a poor graduate student in a provincial on Wilshire) in Downtown Fullerton. town, a gallant mafia underling and a host Between bites of locally grown snacks “Welcome home.” The US customs of other colorful characters who, though and cups of organic coffee visitors will be official at LAX smiled as he handed back fictional, reflect society as I had seen it in able to meet and have a book signed by my passport. the two years I had taught English there. the author and illustrated with a unique I had heard those words fifteen times in In 2011, after a decade living in the and original sketch by the artist. as many years, upon each return to French Alps, I published The 18th Hole. I It’s not easy catching clouds. Some say California from Switzerland, France, had been inspired by a golf course in my it’s impossible. “How to Catch a Author Kevin Staniec is an arts advo­ Russia, Saudi Arabia or Guinea, but they region located at an altitude of nearly Cloud,” is a story of big ideas, bigger cate, publisher, and writer. He is the co­ were bittersweet because these 2000 meters (6000 feet). imaginations^ and the biggest, most founder of ISM: A Community Project, a visits to my family never lasted “This would be a great place important thing of all... friendship. non-profit arts organization. He has more than a few weeks. This year, for someone to get killed,” I This is the 2nd book in the Treehouse worked at the Autry National Center, Now that though, I beamed. I was coming whispered to my husband Bandits series; The Adventures of Super Muckenthaler Cultural Center, and the to Fullerton to stay. I am back in one day on hole 16. Bunny and the Giant Cat Bear and OC Museum of Art. He currently Traveling has been a source of California, And so it came to be, fic­ Charlie, was the first. works for the Arts, Culture, and Heritage pleasure, but also inspiration, for tionally at least. Celine’s hus­ The Treehouse Bandits are a gang of division at The OC Great Park. I have been me. Because I have had the good band Richard is brutally mur­ explorers and pioneers. These creative Patrick Ballesteros works as a freelance fortune to live and work in, and asked if dered with a three-iron, and outlaws of the playground live for action concept artist and illustrator in LA. He not just visit, so many countries, the next book as each chapter reveals a scene and adventure. Their stories teach us has worked in the video game, film and I have been able to get a glimpse from his funeral, a scene from about self-confidence, strength of charac­ animation industries. will be set in of the real culture that is so often his last day out on the course ter, friendship, and the importance of Go to www.TreehouseBandits.com to distorted in stereotypes. Fullerton. and a scene from their eight­ imagination. purchase books and posters in the series. When I returned from Russia, It just might! een years of marriage, readers for instance, I was surprised by all begin to piece together the Voice of OC Wins Top Investigative Prize the questions I got about the puzzle. The story, however, is mafia and prostitution. Nearly not just a murder mystery, at OC Press Club Awards everyone assumed that Russians were cold but also a look at marriage and friendship, Voice of OC reporters won four Orange third place award in the same category for and serious, when in fact they were friend­ what motivates us to form and maintain a County Press Club awards this week, a piece that revealed conflict of interest ly and had a great sense of humor. It was relationship, even after it has soured. including top honors in the investigative problems in Anaheim's building division. disheartening to see how little my friends Finally, like with The Golden Ring, it is news category. Employees working under the city's and family knew about a country I had what some have called a “cultural guide”, The first-place prize went to Adam building division director had been out­ grown to love. with French food, traditions and even Elmahrek for "Anaheim's Green Deal sourcing work to the director's private So when I woke up one morning burn­ expressions interwoven throughout. Gone Bad," an in-depth look at how for­ firm. Tracy Wood and David Washburn ing with the idea for a story, I knew it had Now that I am back in California, I mer Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle, U.S. received the third-place award for a two- to take place in Russia. In The Golden have been asked if the next book will be Rep. Loretta Sanchez and other officials part series on Orange County's disparities Ring, Laura, an American woman in her set in Fullerton. It just might! were influenced by an alleged con artist, in parkland and how they affect commu­ twenties living in Moscow, has disap­ Meanwhile, The Golden Ring and The who sold the city of Anaheim on a green- nity health. Wood also received the third- peared. Her twin, Eva, travels from the 18th Hole can be found on amazon and energy project that ultimately failed and place award for an article in the news/fea- capital to Saint Petersburg and finally into createspace. You can also read more of my put a children's park potentially at risk. ture category. the country’s historic Golden Ring in travel writing, about Saudi Arabia and It was the second consecutive year that Go to www.voiceofoc.org to read more search of her. Along the way, she meets the Guinea in particular, on my blog at Voice of OC won the top investigative from these and other top reporters cover­ real faces of contemporary Russia: the http://nicolemercer.wordpress.com. award. 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July 17, 2012 C ity C ouncil M eeting continued from page 4 which were made by the attorney hired to ure to be placed on the Nov. Ballot. defend the city in the case brought by Ron Councilmember Whitaker said that the One citizen asked the council to consid­ Safe & Sane fireworks are already being Thomas; the possibility of hiring an inde­ only information that the council had er the serious risks and costs of repealing bought elsewhere and used in Fullerton pendent auditor to look at the unfunded received on the Kelly Thomas case was this ban and if the real and potential costs despite the ban. Sugarman said that she pension liabilities; release of 911 call; and Gennaco’s public report. He agreed with a are worth having fireworks. Another supported it because it is a good fundrais­ more information on the alternatives for public speaker that the 911 tapes should speaker agreed saying groups just want the ing mechanism for groups. A Buena Park the affordable housing bond proceeds. be released and wants a list of unfilled ban lifted for fundraising purposes, “It is resident said that the Fullerton will bene­ Councilman Chaffee asked that a positions within the city. all about the money.” Another added that fit from the added permit fees and sales change in policy which would switch Mayor Quirk-Silva suggested the coun­ individual fireworks are an injury hazard tax. FACT president Jack Dean asked that responsibility for hiring the police chief cil address how to best facilitate public and people should go to the Fullerton sta­ council let voters decide. from the city manager to the city council comments. “One speaker asked that the dium. “We should listen to the Fire The unanimous council vote places be added to the agenda. podium be moved to the side so that the Chief.” One speaker said he has 10 acres ending the ban on the Nov. ballot and, if Councilman Sebourn made several speaker’s back is not to the audience. That of brush below his house and asked coun­ passed by voters, the council will re­ requests: an examination of Fullerton is the way it used to be and I would like us cil to consider the costs of extra fire serv­ address the specifics of the repeal on the funds and an independent audit of how to consider moving it back to the side.” ices. current city fireworks ban. money is spent; a meeting with Dir. The Mayor also announced that FAST Several speakers attached to sports Council Agenda Requests Hoppe concerning the Rolling Hills swimmers Tyler Clary and Matt McLean groups supported the measure so that they Councilman Kiger requested several School area pick-up and drop-off area; would be participating in the Olympics in could raise money in selling them. and looking into excess brush around London, (see page 5) Hilda Sugarman and Chris Thompson items be added to the July 24th special session agenda including: addressing the Hillcrest Park “I received a letter from 20 The meeting was adjourned at (both FSD Boardmembers) said that gov­ residents.” He also had a problem with 10:30pm. ernment should lift the ban arguing that city’s communication with the public. He pointed to remarks he did not agree with the title for the West Coyote Hills meas-

July 24, 2012 City Council Meeting Next Meeting August 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm H iring of P olice C hief Mayor Protem Whitaker brought the accountable to the law, but also to conceal • Davis Barber, publisher of the online At the July 17, 2012 meeting, council meeting to order taking over for Mayor their actions when they break the law.” Fullerton Stories, urged the city to hire a directed staff to prepare a draff ordinance Quirk-Silva who arrived later. •Tony Package said he was disappoint­ public information officer. He said that he to switch responsibility of appointing and overseeing the chief of police from city General Public Comments ed that the new council wasted almost an was informed an offer had been made to hour discussing sparklers. He said fire­ fill the position but was then rescinded manager to the council. At this point • Barry Levinson asked the city and works company T&T are big campaign following requests from new councilmem- Mayor Sharon Quirk Silva took her seat citizens to contact Governor Brown and donors and the owner and Tony Bushala bers. “Reducing the distribution of infor­ and apologized for arriving late for the their representatives to request repeal of (who backed Kiger and Sebourn) are mation rather than increasing it seems special session. POBAR, the law that provides police with friends. “Didn’t we just recall coun- contradictory to the goal of greater trans­ Public Comments: a special Bill of Rights, which he said cilmembers for catering to their friends? parency. Where and how to search for •Kitty Jaramillo said “There is already “enables police to act as judge, jury and When are we going to discuss Fullerton’s information was one of the most essential a group selection process which involves hangman and not only, not be held decaying roads and water infrastructure?” services our previous PIO offered.” several boards, the council and the city manager. It could really turn into a polit­ 2010 Taxable Tax Allocation H ousing Bo n d P roceeds pointed out that after a “committee had ical issue with a 3 to 2 vote which would This was an information session to city has previously been penalized for not researched and rated top projects the past be a shame for our city.” learn more about the Housing Bond using affordable housing funds properly. council majority ignored the recommen­ •Vince Buck said “Council is not in the Proceeds issue which was brought up at “There are 47,000 + housing units in dations and moved a project which was position to provide day-to-day oversight the July 17th meeting. At that meeting Fullerton and here we are talking about a rated as #7 to the top of the list.” {ED: of the police chief.” (see article page 2) council voted 4-1 to accept. (Kiger, no). couple 100 affordable units.” He said we The project was backed by Republican Dick •Barry Levinson said changing the Council directed staff to freeze all bond- should think about how Kelly Thomas Ackerman). process would allow more control over financed housing programs until comple­ lived and we should act to help. “11.3 % •Cesar Covarrubias, executive director who is picked and what’s in the contract. tion of AB 1484, the bill that deals with of Fullerton’s population lives in poverty of the Kennedy Commission, which “Sellers came into the job, stayed two the affordable housing portion of the dis­ according to the Census. It is essential for advocates for the production of homes for years and retired with a disability that solution of redevelopment and complete the local economy and quality of life in OC for families earning less than $20,000 seems to me was pre-existing and now we the requirements related to the 2010 Fullerton that we have a housing stock annually, said that the bonds would lever­ have to pay for it,” he said. Housing Bonds. Also a housing study ses­ that at least roughly covers the population age other dollars. “A 2008 analysis of •Rick Alvarez was concerned that it sion is scheduled for October 2, 2012 to we have living here. This is all of our housing needs in OC showed the need is would politicize the office creating a situ­ review all affordable housing options responsibility.” there. These bonds were meant to meet ation where 3 of 5 councilmembers would including options to “defease” the bond • Barb Jennings, Pathways of Hope that need.” He told council they should be in charge. “If you choose to select a funds. (formerly FIES) president said she was read the city’s housing element and look at chief by this method it should be by unan­ According to the city’s outside attorneys also the vice-chair of OC to End your commitment. He added that rent has imous instead of majority vote.” the law holds that the council is responsi­ Homelessness, which is working with OC increased over the last three years by $160 •Tony Package and another speaker ble to allocate the housing bond proceeds Supervisor John Moorlach to implement a per month - a difficulty for very low agreed that with five bosses no one is in in accordance with the General Plan and 10-year plan to permanently end home­ income families. charge. “Who does the chief report to?” that bonds must be used for the purpose lessness in Orange County. “The group Mayor protem Whitaker asked if the •Mayor Quirk-Silva said she was in which they were sold. If the city does has produced a 150-page document on bond funds could be used for a homeless opposed to changing the policy and not, it can be legally challenged. So defea­ the plan and affordable housing and assis­ shelter or SRO and was told they could. agreed with Jaramillo that it was already a sance or an open market buy-out may not tance services are top priorities.” She also He also asked about the housing case the group process and the council has the be options. Even if allowed, it would was part of the Fullerton Task Force on city lost 20 years ago. That case was final say. She pointed out that as a part- come with a financial penalty to the city Homelessness and Mentally 111 Services, a brought after the council at the time time council day-to-day operations are of $8 million. citizen committee which recently present­ turned down the City Lights SRO afford­ better handled by a full-time city manag­ able housing project for singles. As a result er. “No major decisions are made without Public Comments: ed 8 recommendations to the city council. of the settlement of that lawsuit the proj­ the council weighing in.” She felt having •Architect John Siber a longtime resi­ “Affordable housing was a top recommen­ ect was approved and built on the five councilmembers assuming charge dent and small business owner in dation,” she said. Commonwealth. The settlement still over the police chief would be cumber­ Downtown Fullerton has been very active •Jane Rands said there is a long term benefit to the city in building affordable requires that affordable tax set aside hous­ some and political. She pointed out that in affordable housing development all ing money be spent for affordable housing she had no problem calling for Chief over Southern California for 20 years. He housing but choices should be for projects which do not require a rent of over but the city is not required to pay for Sellers resignation after he was uncommu­ said councilmembers should determine affordable housing from the General nicative in the Kelly Thomas death. the value of using the bonds for there $1,000 per month. “That is not afford­ Fund. Mayor protem Whitaker agreed with original purpose - affordable housing, able. I would like to see SRO type hous­ The council voted unanimously to Levinson that it would give council more before considering defeasing them. The ing for very low income people.” She receive and file the report. control over terms of the contract. Councilman Sebourn said “We are Pensions and O ther P ost Employment Liabilities Authorized C ommunications talking about control over the head of a Gretchen Beatty, director of independent analysis of the city’s Discussion ensued on what councilmembers want­ dept, where employees have the ability to Human Resources presented the pension and OPEC liabilities; retain ed to be included in a policy on who is able to speak deprive you of your rights. Having the status of the city’s pension and expert Joe Nation from Stanford for for the city. City Manager Felz agreed to bring back a chief report will be no more political than Other Post Employment Benefits a basic study costing $8,000 or go policy document at an upcoming meeting. having the city manager report.” Councilman Chaffee said that the (OPEB) liabilities. A study session is for the full study through the A ppointments scheduled with PERS on Sept. 18. Stanford Institute for up to $25,000 council used to have hiring and superviso­ She said all employees will share depending on what items the coun­ The council is scheduled to consider appointments rial authority. “I think it is important for OPEC costs 50/50 after Jan. 2013 cil wanted to include. to regional advisory bodies, committees and commis­ council to be in charge after what has and there is a significant reduction Council agreed unanimously to sions Aug. 7. There are 20 direct appointments to city gone on.” in benefits for new hires. All hire a review by the Stanford commissions and committees as well as appointments Councilman Kiger said “It is all about employees pay 9.525% to 9.557% Institute not to exceed $19,000. to numerous outside regional boards such as OCWD, accountability. The council needs to be as their share of their pension; the The item' will be brought back at OCTA, OCWD and more. Councilman Chaffee responsible for what happens in the police city pays 31%. the next council meeting for a final asked for a list of what each board does, when they dept.” She laid out two options for an vote. meet, and who is the current representative. Continued on next page Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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Above: An actor dresses up in character for his movie-making class. At Left: An artist focuses on details in his self-portrait class At Right: Another artist smiles as she creates a self-portrait in mosaics. Below Right: A young musician learns to play the cello in her music class

All the Arts Heart Walk text & photos by Caitlin Orr All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation had an These hearts are available for sale and will be a part amazing school year! More than 10,000 art, music, of the “Heart Walk” in conjunction with the Art dance and theatre classes were taught changing the Walk on the first Fridays in September and October. lives of nearly 10,500 kindergarten through sixth Guests can get a map with the location of each heart grade students in the Fullerton School District. In to visit and can have their maps marked at each spot. addition, over 3,000 students got the chance to make Completed maps can be exchanged for an their own short digital fdms aboard our Arts Opportunity Ticket to win one of the hearts! Learning Activities Buses (Arts LAB). The “All the Hearts” project helps raise awareness “All the Arts” also wrapped up June with two very about the importance of arts education. Research productive weeks of their Summer Arts Adventure has shown that creativity and problem solving are the Camp. Students were able to take classes in an key elements needed for success in the 21st century eclectic array of courses, from movie making, to All and these are precisely the skills taught in the All the the Arts rotations in dance, music, theatre, and art, Arts for All the Kids lessons. to mosaics and ceramics, musical theater, cello, The “Heart Walk” will lead up to the annual Art drumming, ukulele, and more! To see some photos Auction Benefit (formally known as the Pin Auction) of the students in art action, visit allthearts.org. that will be held on October 20, 2012 at the “All the Arts” is busy preparing for their All the Fullerton Museum Plaza on Wilshire. (Make sure to Hearts for All the Kids Project. Four giant mosaic mark your calendars!) hearts will once again line Harbor Boulevard in This year patrons can expect even more incredible September and October. There will also be smaller art pieces donated from artists across the United 18-inch hearts to be hosted throughout downtown States, delicious foods, drinks, music, and, of course, Fullerton by local businesses, shops, and restaurants. the ever exciting live auction! To learn more, please visit allthearts.org.

July 24 C ouncil M eeting continued from previous page Next Meeting August 7, 2012 The council voted 4-1 to 911 Tape Released a t 6:30 pm accept the first reading of the The council voted unanimously to release the 911 ordinance, which is anticipat­ tape and transcript with name of caller redacted for ed to be officially adopted at her safety as she has received death threats. Tree Trimming • Tree Removal the Aug. 7 meeting. If adopt­ Councilman Chaffee said he had no problems releas­ ed the ordinance will go into ing the tape despite the OCDA request to not do so Stump Removal & Firewood effect within 30 days and the because it might jeopardize the case. “I remember we We have over 30 years experience locally and chief of police will report were told the same thing about the release of the the knowledge and equipment to do the job right! directly to the city council, Transportation Center video tape and then who releas­ (also see article page 2) es it before the case - the OCDA. (See frontpage) 714- 738-4652 (call for free estimate) www.jeffbuchanantreeservice.com n f a n t a r e r e c h o o l I C & P -S Jeff Buchanan • Lie. #661930 6 weeks to 5 years (no waiting list for infant care) Full Liability Insurance & W orker’s Comp 3730 W. Commonwealth Aye • Fullerton . N O W ! A w ° v «A0 g i f t card ■ e V-dC R U s Plus Handmade Custom Shoes for (714) 525-5859 Men & CynDee Allen Director Women W e are B uilding a Foundation for H igher Learning Shoe Repair Shop Too! sin ce 1963 L ^ ^ p a d o u s Rooms » Pony Trainiiig • Full & Part-time Programs First C hristian Pre-School & Infant Center CAPRI SHOES 115 E. Wilshire Avenue • Downtown Fullerton 140 W. Commonwealth • Fullerton • 92832 ______Prc Scho°l Lie- 304270451 • Infant Lie. 304270452 www.caprishoes.com (714)525-5128 Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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Questions on the College Credit Aurora, Guns, NRA, for High School Classes Program and What to Do RE: “High School Students AP board and that is because the The tragic, senseless loss of life in the Aurora Expecting to Earn College Credit credits will be part of their college movie theatre Thursday night, July 19th needs to be Offered Concessions”frontpage transcript. Is the district receiving addressed by all of us. I ask you to consider the fol­ July Observer ADA (average daily attendance) lowing points: 1. Is it true that once funds are monies from the state for this A Problem Trailer People in a civilized nation do not need semi-auto­ accepted by students as compen­ attendance? I believe the AP matic assault rifles for protection, hunting or any sation, it releases FJUHSD from structure of separating the class This unsightly trailer (pictured above) is per­ other activity! Nor do they need large capacity mag­ liability? (high school credit) from the test manently parked in the driveway of a home on azines holding up to 100 rounds of ammunition. 2. February Minutes from (college units) is what keeps that our street in the 1100 block of Glenhaven Ave. The ban on semi-automatic assault rifles was in North Orange Community program clean - thereby eliminat­ The city has been out and told the owner to force from 1994 through 2004. The ban was not College Board stated that they ing any “double dipping” of cred­ remove it but that was about two years ago and renewed in 2004 by Congress. Dianne Feinstein and had “tabled” the issue for further it which I believe they cannot do. nothing has been done. We would like to see Barbara Boxer, California Senators, are preparing discussion and to get answers to If they are truly earning only the city follow up on enforcing a removal legislation to reinstate it, but say that there is little additional questions. Flow did college credit - the district should action. We are putting our home up for sale and hope of getting the legislation passed because the this continue to move forward not be spending a dime! And it two realtors have told us what a detriment this “political climate” is not favorable. without formal approval? should be disclosed sooner than trailer is for our street and our chances of get­ This ban does not prevent folks from having their 3. If the students are being later what acceptance of funds ting a fair price for our home. hunting rifles, shotguns or the pistols they feel they awarded college credit at the end could mean in regarding any anonymous Fullerton need for protection. of this “middle college” why is future litigation. ED: Code Enforcement Manager Kirke The NRA has a strangle hold on our legislatures. the district paying any of the fees 4. Were any of the 12th grade Warren said that “The reason the trailer is per­ Of the 8 Republican senators who voted for the ban associated with the program? graduating seniors dependent on mitted is it is not being used for commercial in 1994, only one is still serving - Richard Lugar of Are we now funding their post K- this credit for completing admis­ purposes... and there is no aesthetic standard.” Indiana. Anyone who votes against the NRA wishes 12 education? This is really sion to the UC or CSU schools? You can try contacting the confidential Code is targeted for defeat in the next election - money for important because if we have Many times admission is contin­ Enforcement 24-hour complaint hotline at this purpose is supplied by the NRA. Manufacturers 10th, 11th or 12th graders gent on completion of those units 714-773-5704, but code enforcement has of arms and ammunition make huge profits - the enrolled in middle college and or admission may be rescinded. already looked at the issue last year and again NRA is the lobbyist and protector of the gun indus­ this year. they accrue say 6, 12 credits over This is an example of moving try. The lobbying arm of the NRA is the “Institute Your next available action may be to get other time, look at the money we will forward with a program because neighbors together and petition city council to for Legislative Action” (NRA-ILA) be spending - and they will be it sounds great to parents, might change the law and require aesthetic standards. The slogan “Guns don’t kill people, people kill saving- toward their general ed bring kids to BP high school, and Since in many neighborhoods there are laws people” is nonsense! O f course, we will always have requirements! help the school be designated a against parking your own car in front of your sick strays among us, but their destruction of human When students take an AP Distinguished School site. But in own home, it does seem reasonable that some­ lives will be much less without guns that can fire 100 class, they receive high school the process we have lost sight of thing could be done about a huge trailer. rounds in 90 seconds. credit for the class, but....the AP the best interest of the students. Steps We Can Take test is paid by the student to the Anonymous Pedestrian Access for Make telephone calls: Walkers to the YMCA for • President Obama’s office — ask that he take a stand against this violence and back the legislation to continued from frontpage A New Fullerton Fitness Now a Problem ban assault weapons. It was good for us, those who witnesses, suspects, and especially Health groups such as the St. Jude Medical Phone #(202) 456-111 are so close to the Kelly Thomas the homeless, with respect. They Group and the Fullerton YMCA urge us to •Congressman Ed Royce- Local office (714) 744- murder, to see that we cannot should not be worried about their exercise. To maximize our exercise experiences 41230; Washington office (202) 225-4111 paint all Fullerton cops with the jobs being outsourced to another we walk to the YMCA. same brush. The officers in the agency. •Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez- Local office This has been increasingly difficult during the (714) 621-0102; Washington office (202) 225-2965 photo, Corporal Eric Bridges and To me the “Justice 4 Kelly” past few months; however we have been patient officer Tim Gibert, were a great movement is not about and made many detours and dodged heavy •Senator Dianne Feinstein- Local office (310) example of how we hope all vengeance, it is about holding equipment. We said to ourselves, “It looks like 914-7300; Washington office (202) 224-384 Fullerton officers will one day be. criminals accountable and remov­ they will provide an easier pedestrian access •Senator Barbara Boxer- Local office (213) 894- If they act like this all the time, ing the magic immunity of the when the construction is completed.” However, 5000; Washington office (202) 224-3553 we will all benefit from the FPD uniform. It is about validating now they are nearly finished, except for the (Residents o fother states can easily fin d numbers for their reform and a new leadership. Kelly Thomas as a citizen and a work close to the Y itself, and it is obvious that representatives.) I speak only for myself, and human being deserving of all the no provision will be made for those who choose not anyone else involved in the same rights and recourse any of to walk to the gym. Talk with your church, synagogue, or mosque Kelly Thomas case, but the above us enjoy. “Justice 4 Kelly” is about We must now walk where the cars drive and groups to get people of all faiths speaking up about goes to a greater point, and that is changing the dismal direction duck under the parking gates on Youth Way. It this issue. Contact the principals of your children’s that I do not wish to have our Fullerton has followed over the seems logical that some consideration should be schools, presidents of your college or university, your policing outsourced to the last 20 years, and fighting to made for those who try to “save the planet and Chief of Police, City Councils, Rotary Clubs — any Sheriff's department as some are insure that the past run of igno­ our health” by leaving our car in the garage and group that could give voice to this issue. Write a let­ suggesting. The following would rance and greed comes to an end. walking to our destinations whenever possible. ter to the editor of your local paper, a magazine you satisfy me, and I believe many of In this NEW Fullerton corrupt James & Marilyn Seminara subscribe to. us who are now involved in seek­ developers, polluters, immigrant Fullerton The time has come for the voices of the people to ing justice for Kelly. haters, homophobes, and those in be heard. What kind of future do we want for our 1. I want the six officers or out of uniform who use power, ED: The Observer asked City Director of children and grandchildren? Will they be saying, involved in Kelly's murder fired be it physical, political, or mone­ Engineering Don Hoppe to respond. He said, “Honey, grab your d o c k and let’s go grocery shop­ and prosecuted, Ramos, Wolfe tary, to abuse and bully those who “The recent spate of improvements adjacent to ping?” Or will they be living in a safe and sane coun­ and Cicinelli for murder. have very few resources of their the tennis complex, St. Jude and the YMCA try? 2. I want any ranking officer own, are on notice. We will not was based on an agreement to share the use of who saw the video tape long tolerate you. the parking lots between all of the users. St. Peace Be With You. before we did, and then did noth­ In this NEW Fullerton, thugs Jude provided essentially all of the improve­ Lynn Abouchar ing about it, removed from office. like Ramos, Wolfe and Cicinelli ments that are associated with the proposed Fullerton 3. I want the council to find will not be tolerated by their joint use. The recent improvements south of ways to lessen the power of the peers and fellow officers. In turn, Valencia Mesa were made by that property police union as it is now virtually members of law enforcement, owner and of course those improvement cease Leaf Blower impossible to hold out-of-control who behave like Eric Bridges and at the property line. officers accountable. Tim Gibert did on July 7th, will As for the remaining portion, this was indeed Exchange Program 4. I want Kelly's name cleared be championed. a proposed Redevelopment Bond proceeds and I want former spokesperson By demanding Justice 4 Kelly, project. As we should all be aware, that fund­ The SCAQMD Leaf Blower Exchange program Andrew Goodrich to correct any by policing ourselves, by commit­ ing now longer exists and the roughly will be held in late Fall 2012. The program allows errors from his first press confer­ ting altruistic acts, by fostering $2,000,000 cost far exceeds any miscellaneous professional gardeners and landscapers in Orange ence he made regarding Kelly artistic expression and most capital monies the City has retained. County, LA County (except Antelope Valley) and Thomas. Kelly was not the importantly, by being fearless and As I recall, this portion of Harbor was once a the urban portions of Riverside and San aggressor. Kelly did not break NEVER giving up until our goals state highway and was relinquished to the City Bernardino counties to trade in older leaf blowers into cars. Then I want him to are met, we give birth to this several decades ago. for a substantial discount on low-polluting and resign or be fired for obstructing NEW Fullerton. Clearly, if constructed today, full pedestrian lower-noise models. To sign up for announce­ justice. Stephan Baxter Fullerton access would be a condition of any new devel­ ments on the program including registration go to I want professional officers, www. artwithanagenda. org opment. www.aqmd.gov/listserver/list.aspx or call Shashi which Bridges and Gibert seem to However, it is unlikely that there will be a Singeetham at 909-396-3298 or email be, to feel secure in their jobs and Related stories on pages 12 & 13 major project in the area that would be reason­ [email protected]. to continue to treat everyone, ably burdened with this construction.” Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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The Debranding Movement

Takes on Consumerism by Sarah Mosko

the heartbeat tracing on a monitor titled “Big Mac Attack.” Adbusters is otherwise ad-free and published by the non-profit Media Foundation which sees advertising- driven consumerism as the core envi­ ronmental problem and seeks “to change consumers back into citizens.” The foundation advocates “culture jamming” tactics to subvert main­ A cap with the unconsumption stream cultural institutions and is cred­ logo covering the brand logo. ited with igniting the 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement. Other ongoing campaigns include a yearly Buy Nothing Day on the day after Thinking of tossing out a brand Thanksgiving and a debranded line of name shirt, handbag or backpack pur­ shoes called Blackspot. Blackspot is an chased with zeal last year but now open-source brand, meaning “it can be seems so yesterday? Well, don’t. used by anyone for any purpose at no Debrand it instead to give it renewed cost.” The shoes sport an empty label Junior Ambassadors from Yongin, South Korea took a tour o f City Flail and the Police Station. life and do the environment a favor for owners to customize as they wish. too. Another everyman’s approach to Yongin Jr. Ambassador’s Visit photos/Dennis H ittle What better symbols of the culture debranding has been conceived by a of consumerism than branding and group project called Unconsumption. Junior Ambassadors from Sister City the Yongin, Korea Sister City tree planted at logos. Marketers use these visuals in Instead of mocking brands, Yongin, Korea visited Fullerton last week. City Hall. relentless campaigns to convince us Unconsumption urges people to Their stay was only for one week, arriving on For more information about Fullerton’s that their brand of this or that is more appropriate brands by applying their Monday, July 23 and leaving for San Sister City Association and upcoming visits desirable than the rest and that logo, a smiling upside- Francisco on Sunday, July 29. They stayed and events go to www.fullertonsistercity.org we can’t, and shouldn’t, live down shopping cart aptly with Sister City host families. without it. ...debranding named “Mr. Cart.” It is While here the group enjoyed a live Marketers are not much hasn’t gone meant for branding not “Beatles” concert and picnic at the Sports interested, however, in what viral yet, new things but things that Complex Park; a visit to the Thursday down­ happens to all the frivolous but at the already exist, like on an old town open market; a performance of Salsa extras and redundancies we plain T-shirt or over any music at the Muckenthaler; a visit to amass once our attention shifts very least brand logo that has other­ Universal Studios on the Metro; lunch in LA to the next brand or model that it is wise lost its cool. Unlike and a tour of Hollywood and Griffith catches our fancy. evidence brand logos which are Observatory; a visit to San Juan Capistrano Older purchases which have o f cracks meant to convey exclusivi­ Mission; a trip to Laguna Beach; shopping lost their allure may collect in the ty, Mr. Cart is the opposite excursions; Mexican lunch at Hidalgo and dust for a while in a closet, or culture of of exclusive because, tour of City Hall and the Police Station; din­ might even be given a second through a Creative ner at Angelo’s & Vincis and more. A farewell life if donated to charity, but materialistic Common license, anyone party was held on Saturday. either way likely end up as fod­ excess... can use it to repurpose At right the Ambassadors pose in front of der for landfills. anything they want. People’s everyday refuse is Such forms of anti-con­ classified as municipal solid waste sumerism debranding are not to be (MSW). Because waste generation par­ confused with an obfuscated form of allels consumption, MSW is a fair debranding being employed by corpo­ A mortgage loan you will love yardstick of a society’s consumerism. rate giants to impart less of a corporate In the United States, per capita MSW feel to their products and services. A credit union you can trust. generation rose from 2.68 pounds/day Their idea is that a brand or logo loses in 1960 to 4.43 pounds in 2010, exclusivity and cool when the market according to the Environmental becomes saturated with the product or Protection Agency. About one-third of service. To seem less in-your-face and this waste stream is currently siphoned pushy, Nike has dropped its name off through recycling and composting, from its logo, using just the swoosh. and another 12 percent is combusted Starbucks is trailing the same strategy for energy production. Landfills have on drink cups which show only the to absorb the remaining 2.4 pounds siren. per person of daily rubbish. Corporate debranding can take Although many of us may feel put other forms too, like in the Seattle area off by the material excess we see in oth­ where Starbucks is trying out changing ers, and even in ourselves, we mostly its name to 15th Avenue Coffee and feel powerless to change it. However, a Tea and remodeling to a rustic motif. few rebellious heroes have found In the United Kingdom, no two ingenious ways to fight back at materi­ Starbucks are being built the same to alism through various forms of gain local appeal. JCPenny is using pri­ “debranding,” playful assaults on the vate label brands, like The Original very symbols of consumerism. Jean Company, to distract from its cor­ Ron English is a renowned street porate image. In hopes of reaching a pop artist who, among other things, more varied market, Ralph Lauren is illegally hijacks billboards, using them making a clothing line especially for to turn corporate ads against them­ JCPenny labeled American Living that selves by applying his own text and makes no mention that the clothes are CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE www.YourCreditUnion.com images. He is particularly well known from Ralph Lauren. PACIFIC in Texas, New Jersey and New York for The anti-consumerism debranding - doctoring cigarette ad billboards by COMMUNITY 866 640-0771 movement hasn’t gone viral yet, but at CREDIT UNION Two Locations in the OC. replacing Old Joe Camel with “Cancer the very least it is evidence of cracks in Kids.” 1202 S. Idaho St.. 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M o y e m : California on CHAMP13N; The concert featured Fullerton punk rock legends “The Adolescents" and other local acts performing for free. The concert started early in the hot afternoon with a small audience and grew to about 200 attendees, photo M aurine H eberich Free Concert in Kelly’s Memory Golden Hill Little League Win! On Sunday, July 8th, the Golden Hill represent Section 5. by Tim Ajioka you, you run into others, and after a Little League 9-10 year old All Star team In Southern California, the State while, it feels great to be physically won the championship game for District Tournament started with over 500 teams. In a one-year plus two day anniversary bumped around, slammed into, and 56, something that has never happened When the Golden Hill 9-10 year old team of the Kelly Thomas beating, Fullerton pushed, as the fast drum beat and the for this age group in the 52 year history won District 56, they moved into the top punk rock legends The Adolescents took aggressive style of the music feeds the of Golden Hill baseball. The team won 5 40 teams who competed in Sections 1-10 the stage on July 7th at the Downtown energy and physical pace. Does this out of the 6 games played. of Southern California. When the team Plaza. The band, along with six other remind you of rush hour on the 57 free­ Following the District 56 played in the Section 5 Championship local acts came together for a free show way yet? It is a violent dancing of sorts Championship, the team moved on to game, they were playing as one of the top and canned food drive for the homeless in that is fueled by angst-filled, rock music. play in the California Section 5 20 teams in Southern California. Since a memorial of the tragic event. Some critics think it leads to violence, or Tournament, which began July 14th and they forced a play-off game against Tustin In the late 70s, early 80s, Fullerton that the act in itself is violent, while punk was held at the Fullerton Sports Complex. Western for the Championship, their punk rock bands such as The rockers think of it as “dancing” or having The team won 3 of their first 4 games, ranking increased to somewhere in the top Adolescents, Social Distortion, D.I., and fun. including a game in which they scored 10 11-15 teams in Southern California. Agent Orange, were among the first out The Adolescents flew through a good runs in a single inning without a single The team was led by Manager Brian of north Orange County. The 45-minute set filled with new songs, old out recorded and resulted in a 12-11 vic­ Hogan and Coaches Mark Ballin and Adolescents brought innovative sounds, songs, and almost every other song off tory, to put them in the Championship Steve Macchia. The players are: Evan original lyrics, guitar riffs, and melodies their now classic self-titled full-length game against Tustin Western. Sadly their Adolphus, Roman Arriaga, Blake Ballin, to the O.C./L.A. punk rock scene that “Blue Album”. The mosh pit was in full quest for the Section 5 championship Nathan Blocher, Owen Borsari, Nathan kids in bands are still imitating today. form as they opened the set with punk ended on Thursday July 19th with a loss Chong, Allen Franco, John Hogan, The band’s sound put Orange County rock classics like “No Way” and the newer to Tustin Western, who advanced to the Eugene Jeon, Enoch Kim, Mark McCabe, punk rock on the map and had a major “American Lockdown”. For a 30-plus California Subdivisional Tournament to Sam Pace and Brayden Smoot. part in the birth of the California punk year veteran of the O.C. punk rock scene, rock movement. and a father himself, singer Tony Cadena There were plenty of food trucks and does not show any signs of age when it giveaways/raffles to keep the good size comes to singing Adolescents songs. downtown crowd of a few hundred peo­ Cadena’s long brown hair flopped in his ple happy. The event attracted fans of face as Adolescents fans screamed back to punk rock from all over O.C., L.A., and him the words to every song. The crowd the Inland Empire. Ron Thomas, father pumped their fists, sang along, and slam of Kelly Thomas, introduced the band as danced to classics such as “Kids O f The they took the stage - “We thank the Black Hole”, “L.A. Girl”, “O.C. Adolescents so much for being here. It’s Confidential”, and “Wrecking Crew”. an amazing statement in itself. They About half of the way into the band’s want to do it for Kelly, they want to do it set, singer Tony Cadena wasn’t even Learn in Retirement for the cause.” Event organizers were breaking a sweat. Cadena had fans join also giving out free food and clothes to him on the microphone and sing the cho­ Open House the homeless. Shirts and hats in memo­ ruses with him, and when the band ry of Kelly Thomas were also being sold. launched into the classic KROQ hit Saturday, August 11 • 9:00 a.m. - Noon Amongst the crowd, there were plenty anthem “Ameoba”, it seemed like the Cal State Fullerton Campus, Ruby Gerontology Center of punk rockers, young and old, mosh pit got even bigger, faster paced, Mohawks, spiked hair, metal studded and more crowded. A kid with a lit fire­ Would you like to take classes with a vital group of active adults belts, bondage pants, jackets with punk work (which was put out real fast) entered aged 50 and better? Join us for informative presentations, exhibits, rock patches covering the backs, and the mosh pit as more and more fans and tours of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classrooms and punk rock tattoos. Also seen, were a lot steadily made it more chaotic. Fullerton computer labs. No exams or grades at OLLI - just fascinating, fun of older-looking, veteran punk rockers police looked on and merely maintained a (men & women) of the 80s & 90s, some peaceful presence along the street. classes and activities. attending with their own elementary aged Aside from a minor incident with a • Free light luncheon kids. I even witnessed a few of the punk rock kid with foot high spikes on • Overview of fall classes and activities “punk rock parents” going a few rounds his head getting questioned and let go, • Displays and tours around the mosh pit along with dozens of the event went smoothly with no major energy filled teenagers, half or more their incidents. At the time the youth was get­ • Opportunities to register age, as their own kids watched. A few ting taken aside and questioned, there • Free parking with shuttle service from State College Parking girls were even seen running around the were plenty of local residents willing to Structure (enter on Gym Drive, off of State College Boulevard) pit. Also noticeable, was a short, shaved film the Fullerton police doing their job headed, wife-beater wearing, baby faced, with cellphones and cameras. The offi­ 11-year old looking punk rock kid out­ cers were cordial, shook hands with the (657) 278-2446 or olli.fullerton.edu side the inner edge of the mosh pit, shov­ youth, gave him his backpack back, and ing all of the participants around as he let him go. sang the lyrics to the Adolescents songs. One thing that is for sure , the memo­ For those not familiar with mosh pits - ry of Kelly Thomas will never be forgot­ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute picture twenty or forty people aggressive­ ten in the city of Fullerton, and Fullerton ______81 8 5 ly rushing around in a good size circle as punk rock is not dead in 2012. Long CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, if they all desperately need to get some­ live The Adolescents. where. Along the way, people run into FULLERTON t * * & & Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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PAS G a ll e r y 223 W. Santa Fe in Downtown Fullerton (714) 871-2727 www.2pas.org

Works of John M. Sollom PAS Gallery presents Fun & Games, the recent works of John M. Sollom. Who doesn't cherish a little fun and games nowadays? Come savor a plethora of your favorite board games and around 99 bot­ tles of beer on the walls of PAS Gallery this August. John does it again with his classic americana subject matter parading his loose brush stroke in everyday still lifes. You'll have a chance to interact and be jolly while playing games and sipping DC Brew from local Huntington Beach “Combat Paper” brewer, Dennis Chen. Don't forget to Local Artist Max Wehner wear your most outrageous Magnum PI at the Local Artist Max Wehner, 14 from have his art displayed locally at the hawaiian shirt. There will be judges... Fullerton, will have his art displayed at the Fullerton Art Walk this fall. This year Opening coincides with the Downtown Muckenthaler Orange County Fair through August Max had his first comic published in the Fullerton Art Walk on Friday, August 3, through August 19 12th, and also at The Laguna Festival of Fullertonian, and has had his art displayed 2012 from 6-10pm. -thru Sept. 1. the Arts Junior Art Festival through at the Buena Park City Hall and show­ August 31st. Max was an honor student at cased at the Imagination Celebration at H ib b l e t o n G a ller y “Combat Paper” opened with a well- Ladera Vista, and will be attending Troy the All District Art Exhibition as well as at 223 W. Santa Fe attended reception on Thurs., June 21st. High School in the fall. He is currently the art colony in Santa Ana. Downtown Fullerton The exhibit is up through August 19 working on a few new pieces and hopes to Through the art of printmaking, www.hibbleton.com Combat Paper explores the experiences of military veterans in recent wars. The proj­ Digital Show 2.0 ect began as a series of workshops by vet­ Featuring the artwork of Mark Mendez, eran Drew Matott and artist Drew Chris Leavens, and Wotto. The work Cameron as a way for returning soldiers to demonstrates the evolution of three artists share stories through art. In the work­ using computer technology. The opening shops, veterans turn their battle uniforms reception coincides with Downtown into paper for printing. The exhibition Fullerton Art Walk August 3 from 6- includes prints and objects from the 10pm. Combat Paper collection assembled through nationwide workshops, as well as F u l l e r t o n artworks created in workshops held at the Muckenthaler in June. The Muckenthaler M u s e u m C e n t e r Cultural Center is located at 1201 W. comer of Wilshire & Pomona Malvern Ave., in Fullerton. in Downtown Fullerton www.TheMuck.org (714) 738-6545 or call 866-411-1212. OC in the Disco Era & Leo’s Electric Basses Firefighting Disco was a cultural reset and an escape following a decade and a half of turmoil where everything was questioned. Disco, Homelessness Kelly Thomas exhibit opening attracted 1200 visitors, photo jesse latour at its best, induced a mindless trance where almost nothing was questioned. Bring canned goods, ready to eat food Kelly Thomas Exhibit Raises $10,000 for Homeless Come see what was happening in OC items, bottled water, shampoo, baby Art With an Agenda organized a Co-curator Stephen Baxter (who was also during the disco era. Also an exhibit wipes, combs, toilet paper, toothbrush tremendous exhibit of art in memory involved in organizing the free concert - see showcasing Leo Fenders impact on music. and paste, deodorant, nail clippers, tow­ of the life and tragic death of Kelly article page 11) said over $10,000 was raised to els, new underwear and socks, shoes, Thomas. The exhibit which featured help the homeless. sleeping bags, flashlights and batteries, work of 50 local artists curated by Among the featured artwork were beautiful blankets, tents, reading glasses to any artist John M. Sollom and Stephen portraits of Kelly as a child and young man Fullerton Fire Station and the items will Baxter, was hosted at (one entitled “Grace” by artist Valarie Lewis be distributed to local non-profits which PAS/Hibbleton/Magoski Arts Colony sold for $2,200); terrible step by step depic­ serve our homeless population. c a f t on West Santa Fe in Fullerton and tions of the vicious beating by six Fullerton Call the Fullerton Fire Dept, at 714- drew a crowd of 1,200 including police officers which led to his death five days 738-6500 for more information. IDALGO Kellys family at its opening on July later; lots of angry reactions to police violence Modern 6th. against citizenry; and one depiction of Kelly as Southwest an adult homeless mentally ill person. Restaurant One especially poignant painting done by & Bar Anniversaries young artist Roxanna Mostatabi showed a £ police officer with his hands over his face in ‘Anaefo’:s d^ VxncV Weddings front of a little girl holding a sign saying “Who • Lunch ^ ' <7?R i istorante’CEst ctnrr 1971 Any Occasion ! are the good guys now?” 11:30am - 2:30pm ( 7 1 4 ) 8 7 9 '4 0 2 2 Another particularly effective piece was the 550 ifortfi harbor ‘BCvcC One Call “Schizophrenic Synthesizer” created by We Do it All ! Downtown TuCCerton Brandon “Monk” Carpentero - where the • Happy Hour viewer sat on a chair under a wheel with holes 5pm - 7pm FREE placed at eye-level intervals. As the wheel spun “A PLACE TO EAT...A PLACE TO SEE.” I BANQUET the viewer could see a bit of the outside world Sunday Champagne Brunch FACILITIES followed by a blank area and then another bit • Dinner of the world. NEW Omelet Bar & Chocolate Fondue Fountain Accommodating from 5:30pm just $13.95 ($7.50 for kids) up to 400 people The purpose of the exhibit was to bring attention to the subject of police brutality in a Wine Flights Daily way that viewers were not already desensitized _____ Rate New & Exciting Wines______to, and to demonstrate that our community 305 N Harbor feel the Spirit at *flngelo’* & Vinci’* will prevail over violence, bigotry and those (at the Villa del Sol) BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY NOW! who abuse their power. For a more complete Downtown Fullerton description of the show go to www.artwithana- See what’s happening at www.AngelosandVincis.com genda.org. A KCET film is available to view at: (714) 447-3202 “Like” us at www.facebook.com/angelosandvincis http://www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/watch/#fea Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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LOCAL THEATER LISTINGS T h e a t e r R e v i e w e d HUNGER ARTISTS THEATER MAVERICK THEATER by Caitlin Orr 699-A S. State College, Fullerton 110 E. Walnut, Fullerton Tickets: 714-680-6803 Tickets: 714-526-7070 www.hungerartists.com www.mavericktheater.com •JULIUS CAESAR: by William •THE KING: A ROCK-N-ROLL Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Lowe opens COMEDY about the return of Elvis, August 10 and plays through Sept. 2. written & directed by Brian Newell plays Political intrigue, power struggles, and through Sept. 15. This is a one of kind bloody betrayal, flourish in this all woman production that reunites audiences with Cast of Julius Caesar. “Think you I am no one of the greatest performers of our time. stronger than my sex?” It is a lighthearted look at “what if” Elvis Showtimes are at 8pm on Fridays & returned. The story is for both the avid Saturdays, and Sundays at 7pm. Elvis fan and the Elvis newcomer, “a sam­ pler of all that is Elvis” suitable for all ages. STAGES THEATER “The King” begins with Elvis unfrozen 400 E. Commonwealth, Fullerton from a cryogenic freeze he secretly under Tickets: 714-525-4484 or went in 1977. As the story unfolds you www.stagesoc.org join him on an Elvis adventure in the Twenty First Century where he battles the •TWELVE ANGRY MEN by Reginald elements of commercialism, corporate Rose, directed by Joe Parrish opens Aug. lawsuits, science and technology. 10 and plays through Sept. 16. A 19-year- Befriended by a family in a small old man has just stood trial for the fatal Mississippi town, a troubled Elvis, scarred stabbing of his father. “He doesn't stand a by his old lifestyle, is determined to prove chance,” mutters the guard as the 12 Avenue Q cast. Although there are puppets the show is “R” rated. who he is through his musical talent. Will jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. the world believe him? It looks like an open-and-shut case—until Porn”, “I’m not wearing Underwear The production is a unique combina­ one of the jurors begins opening the oth­ “Avenue Q ” Today”, and “If you were Gay,” you tion of rear screen projected sets and video ers' eyes to the facts. The jurors' final ver­ know you’re going to be in for a special sequences. The entire show is underscored Don’t walk, RUN to go see 3-D dict and how they reach it—in tense treat. with a live band and back-up singers that Theatrical’s production of the Tony- scenes that will electrify the audience and “Avenue Q ” tells the story of a young perform over 20 of Elvis’ biggest hits. Award winning musical “Avenue Q.” keep them on the edge of their seats—add If you missed the shows at Plummer college grad who decides to move to •IMPROV SHIMPROV late night up to a fine, mature piece of dramatic lit­ Auditorium, don’t worry: “Avenue Q” New York and try to find his purpose in improv comedy Fri. & Sat. at 11pm. $5 erature. Showtimes are Fri. & Sat. at 8pm nearby at the Redondo Beach life. Along the way he meets a plethora & Sundays at 2pm. Performing Arts Center opening August of hilarious friends and neighbors. The 3rd and playing through the weekend, puppets are surreal, like naughty adult CHANCE THEATER Stephen Sondheim, directed by Oanh so hurry and get your tickets! This versions of Sesame Street characters. Nguyen, choreographed by Kelly Todd, 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim show makes you laugh until you cry. A The set design is from Broadway itself music direction by Robyn Wallace. Hills Tickets: 714-777-3033 or musical that is made up of puppets, and brings the whole show together. •DONNA/MADONNA written and www.chancetheater.com monsters, and humans all singing about And the singing, acting, and puppeteer- performed by John Paul Karliak opens •WEST SIDE STORY plays through the problems in life (“What do you do ing are beyond Broadway quality. Aug. 6 and plays through the 13th at August 19th, Thurs. and Friday at 8pm; with a B.A. in English?”) - this perform­ 3-D Theatricals is a force to be reck­ 8pm. The one-man musical comedy tells sSat. at 3pm and 8pm; and Sunday at 2pm ance will have you dancing in your seats, oned with in the performing arts com­ the story of John Paul who wants to be the and 7pm. More than fifty years ago, a snorting with laughter, and urging munity. Their performance of Avenue perfect son for his adoptive mother, a del­ show about rival gangs in New York City everyone you know with a sense of Q is an incredibly fresh production. icate Catholic housewife from Scranton. changed musical theater forever. Now, see humor to buy a ticket, now! In case the The audience was eating the show alive But as he realizes he can't be the ideal it again like you’ve never seen it before as puppets made you think the play is for and gave a deserved standing ovation. local boy, he seeks answers from a very dif­ Chance Theater brings a completely re­ children, a few words of caution: this There really aren’t enough positive, ferent source: his fashion-writing, mar- imagined and unexpected staging to its show contains puppet nudity, ridicu­ glowing things to say about how much ried-to-a-British-pop-star birth mother. theater. As powerful and timely today as lously funny mature songs, and the best fun and how professional this show is. Through stories, characters and song, ever, West Side Story is one of the greatest R-rated jokes around. With amazing Truly superb! John Paul tells of his quirky relationships love stories of all time, filled with such creative songs like “The Internet is For For tickets, visit www.3dtshows.com classic Bernstein/Sondheim songs like with these wildly different women and “Tonight,” “America,” “Maria,” “I Feel how sometimes you have to meet a Pretty” and “Somewhere.” Experience a "Material Girl" to truly appreciate Free Independent Shakespeare in Griffith Park "America's Sweetheart." fresh, contemporary look at this timeless If you need a way to freshen up your Night’s Dream”, and “A Comedy of Donna/Madonna debuted at New exploration of ethnic tensions and youth­ summer and soothe those needs for Errors” through September 2nd. The York's Theatre Row in 2010, and has since ful passion, giving new impact and energy iambic pentameter, give yourself a treat shows alternate nights Thursday through grown from a personal love letter to John to the story that has captured audiences’ and go see L.A’s Independent Sunday starting at 7pm., so check the Paul's two mothers into a universal tale of hearts and imaginations for decades in a Shakespeare Company (ISC) perform­ ISC calendar at the need for our parents' love and accept­ thrilling production that is sure to be the ing in Griffith Park! The ISC has been www.independentShakespeare.com to ance. Aided by the direction of Tiger Reel most talked about event of the summer! performing free Shakespeare for years, see what is playing next. All shows are (LA's Action! Theatre) and Matthew Based on the book by Arthur Laurents, but just recently moved to the Griffith free, fabulous, and no reservations need­ Craig (writer, "SNL") music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Park venue to accommodate larger ed - so make sure to add them to your crowds. It’s the best live Shakespeare summer plans! Save Date: Sept. 27 FREE SUMMER EVENING around! Plus, you can pack a picnic and The ISC is a non-profit organization lounge in the park throughout the show, and relies on donations to continue their Broadway Review CONCERT SERIES making it the most delightful dinner mission of providing accessible theater theater! This summer ISC is performing to the Greater L. A. community. Honors Vicki Schindele Fullerton Sports Complex 560 E. Silver Pine (off Bastanchury, “A Winter’s Tale”, “A Midsummer Fullerton Childrens Repertory Theatre between Brea Blvd. and Harbor Blvd.) founder and co-director Vicki Schindele is being honored with a Muckenthaler 2012 Wednesdays 6:30pm- Fullerton Arts Legacy Award on Thursday, 8:30pm thru August 15 Sept. 27 at 7:30pm at the Plummer Enjoy a night of music under the Auditorium. Over the years, Schindele stars. Food will be available for pur­ Mulberry Street has taught musical theatre to thousands of chase or you can bring your own pic­ ...... — ...... RISTORANTE Fullerton elementary students. This award nic. Bring something to sit on. Also honors that legacy. The event will star free family arts & craft booth with a D IN N E R : 7 days a week! 5pm to 10pm FCRT alumni and their Broadway new craft each week. Call 714-738- Friday & Saturdays to 1 1pm 6545 for more info. tfriends, which include vets like Wicked star Erin Mackey, country singer Peter M usical Lin e u p LUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am to 3pm Brandon, and musical theater performer •Aug. 1 - The Ravelers (varietyJ; Brent Schindele. Brad Williams of •Aug. 8 - Stoney B Blues Band RESERVATIONS • 714.525.1056 Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia fame (southern blues); and FCRT alumnus will emcee the event. Happy Hour 1/2 Price Appetizers 4ptn-6pm •Aug. 15 - Deke Dickerson Brian Johnson will direct the perform­ & the Eccofonics (Rockabilly) ance. Call 866-411-1212 for more info. 114 W. W ilshire Ave • Downtown Fullerton Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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WED.. AUG. 1 THURS.. AUG. 9 Fullerton Museum Plaza on Wilshire HITS & •8am-lpm: Certified Small •2:30pm: Afternoon Live Acting between Harbor and Pomona in Farmers Market at Independence & Costume Design for school aged Downtown Fullerton. See Thurs. Aug. MISSES Park, 801 W. Valencia Dr. (next to the kids. Join us as we build our own show 2 for description. Free ©2012 DMV) between Euclid and Highland from the ground up! Hunt Library. FRI.. AUG. 17 by Joyce Mason in Fullerton. Fresh fruit, vegetables, Free •3pm-6pm: Summer Happy Hour eggs, honey, nuts, fish, flowers, plants •4pm-8:30pm: Dog Days of Social Fullerton Senior Center, at its and more from small farmers. Know Summer at Downtown Outdoor temporary headquarters at St. Mary’s To Rome with Love: Two Hits where your food comes from! Call Market Fullerton Museum Plaza on Church, 400 W. Commonwealth Ave. From the traffic cop standing in the middle of 714-871-5304 for more info. Wilshire between Harbor and Pomona Live music by the 5 Star Band. (21 and Piazza Venezia to a lovely young newlywed lost in •6pm: Independent Film Prairie in Downtown Fullerton. Dogs of all over only) $3 the middle of Piazza del Popolo, the Eternal City Love at Fullerton Public Library shapes and sizes compete from 5-8pm. TUES.. AUG. 21 beckons and delights us in this latest Woody Allen Osborne Auditorium, 353 W. Owners may sign their dogs up on the •2:30pm-5:30pm: Fullerton movie. Featuring thirteen main characters and four Commonwealth. An English comedy day of the event. Also all the usual. Council Study Session at Fullerton separate plots, “To Rome with Love” skillfully about drifter plots to steal another’s Call 714-738-6545. Free Public Library 353 W. moves back and forth from story to story, never identity and his pen-pal girlfriend, for­ •7:30pm: Incendio live Spanish. Commonwealth. Check time. confusing us with its many characters and smooth­ ever changing the lives of all three peo­ Gypsy guitar at the Muckenthaler, •6:30pm: Fullerton Council ly blending real life with fantasy. ple. Free. Adults 1201 W. Malvern, Fullerton. $10-$20. Meeting at City Hall, 303 W. Blond and fresh-faced American, Hayley (Alison THURS.. AUG. 2 866-411-1212 or www.TheMuck.org Commonwealth. Agenda: Downtown Pill), is looking for the Trevi Fountain and meets •4pm-8:30pm: Fullerton FRL. AUG. 10 Update; Praise Chapel Public Hearing; Michelangelo (Flavio Parenti), a young lawyer still Downtown Outdoor Market at the •10:30am: Hawaiian Luau Party Economic Development; Budget living in his parents’ home. With the city quickly Fullerton Museum Plaza on Wilshire Fullerton Senior Center, at its tempo­ WED.. AUG. 22 working its magic, the two fall in love and become between Harbor and Pomona in rary headquarters at St. Mary’s •8am-lpm: Certified Small engaged, necessitating a visit from Hayley’s parents Downtown Fullerton. Fresh produce, Church, 400 W. Commonwealth Ave. Farmers Market at Independence to meet their daughter’s fiance. Recently retired food vendors, craft booths, activities Hawaiian dancers from the communi­ Park, 801 W. Valencia Dr. (next to the opera producer Jerry (Woody Allen) and his psychi­ for kids, outdoor beer & wine garden, ty center classes perform. Stay to enjoy DMV) between Euclid and Highland atrist wife, Phyllis (Judy Davis), arrive with charac­ and live music. Free admission and a tasty tropical meal. $3 Admission. in Fullerton. See Aug 1 for description. teristic Woody Allen anxieties, neuroses and witti­ parking. Call 714-738-6545 for more SAT.. AUG. 11 THURS.. AUG. 23 cisms. info. •9am: Gymkhana Show Fullerton •4pm-8:30pm: Fullerton When Phyllis counsels Jerry that he’s having trou­ •7:30pm: Hillbillies Reunion at Recreational Riders present a free show Downtown Outdoor Market at the ble coping with retirement because he equates the Muckenthaler, 1201 W. Malvern, at the Fullerton Recreational Fullerton Museum Plaza on Wilshire retirement with death, he responds, “Don’t psycho­ Fullerton. $10-$20. 866-411-1212 or Equestrian Arena at 2900 Lakeview between Harbor and Pomona in analyze me; many have tried and all have failed.” www.TheMuck.org Way in Laguna Lake Park off N. Downtown Fullerton. See Thurs. Aug. When Michelangelo tells his future father-in-law SAT.. AUG. 4 Euclid. Registration begins at 8am. Go 2 for description. Free that he does much of his legal work pro bono, Jerry •8:30am: Mayor Sharon Quirk- to www.fullertonrecriders.com for •7:30pm: Grupo Falso Baiano at mutters under his breath, “My daughter will be tak­ Silva’s Walk & Talk meets at Parks Jr. more information. the Muckenthaler, 1201 W. Malvern, ing in laundry.” High School, 1710 W. Rosecrans Ave. SUN.. AUG. 12 Fullerton. A window into the history In the home of Michelangelo’s parents, Jerry hears Wear comfortable shoes and bring •6pm: Free West Coyote Hills and diverse culture of Brazil. The his daughter’s soon to be father-in-law, Giancarlo your thoughts and concerns. Call the Evening Nature Hike an easy 2 mile group has worked with the Pasadena (Fabio Armiliato, a real-life Italian opera star), City Council office at 714-738-6311 hike suitable for the whole family. Pops, Around the World Music, and singing in the shower. As a music producer, Jerry with questions. This event repeats on Views are great. Summer flowers, birds Youth in Arts to bring choro, a recognizes talent and wants to create a musical the first Saturday of every month in and animals come out as it begins to Brazilian music style popular in the career for this mortician by trade but would-be different locations around the city. cool. Meet at the entrance to the 1920s & 30s to students throughout opera singer. The problem is that Giancarlo can •2:30pm: The Hidden Treasures of Equestrian Center of Laguna Lake California. $10-$20. 866-411-1212 or only sing in the shower, a challenge that unfolds Korean Art & Modern Korea pre­ Park on Lakeview - east of Euclid in www.TheMuck.org with comic consequences. sented by Korean Spirit and Culture Fullerton. Wear comfortable shoes and FRI.. AUG. 24 The second storyline follows a newly wedded features two documentary films about bring water. For more info go to •12:30pm: Enchanted April Film couple, Antonio (Alessandro Tiberi) and Milly Korea. The first film illustrates the www.coyotehills.org at the Fullerton Senior Center, at its (Alessandra Mastronardi), who have just arrived in artistic and cultural achievements of TUES.. AUG. 14 temporary headquarters at St. Mary’s Rome to meet with influential relatives who can Korea’s past such as Hangul (Korean •2:30pm: Afternoon Live Carnival Church, 400 W. Commonwealth Ave. launch Antonio on a lucrative career. Mix-ups and alphabet) and The Tripitaka Koreana for school aged kids. Game booths, • 50

Page 16 Fullerton O bserver LOCAL NEWS August 2012 Richard Douglas Paine Bicyclist Richard Douglas Paine, 41, of away but a second driver stopped, con­ La Habra was killed in a hit and run col­ tacted police, and remained at the scene. lision at 10:20am, at Bastanchury Rd. and The hit and run suspect vehicle is Morelia Street, in the City of Fullerton. described as a small black car, with side or He was riding north down the steep, front collision damage. Police are asking narrow, and loose surface of the Juanita for the public’s help in locating the vehicle Cooke Trail on its incline to Bastanchury. and driver. Anyone with information Speeds along that part of the road are 50 about the collision is asked to contact mph. The incline prevents users from see­ Fullerton Police Department Accident ing traffic on the road and there is no safe­ investigators at (714) 738-6812 or (714) ty zone. Paine was hit by a car which sped 738-6813.

Above: A memorial was set up at the accident site. A t Left: A photo o f the steep trail which ends at Bastanchury. Photos D enny Bean

FULLERTON’S CONGREGATIONS WELCOME YOU Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton 1600 N. Acacia Ave. Welcome 10:15am • Service: 10:30am FULLERTON’S CONGREGATIONS WELCOME YOU C h i i d c a r e (infant & toddlers) & Programs for Pre-K thru Teen SUN., AUG. 5: Xenophobia: A Political & Religious Epiphany - Rev. Jon Dobrer

SUN., Au G. 12: What Really Matters - Rev. Jon Dobrer S t. tpauf Lutheran Church L I F E T R E E* C A F t SUN., AUG. 19: Is Hope a Deadly Sin? - Rev. Jon Dobrer Sunday Worship Times: A place to explore life, talk with friends and hear from God. SUN., AUG. 26: The Anti-Racism of Thomas Starr King - Dr. Glenna Matthews Praise at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays a t 7 p.m. Traditional at 8 & 11 a.m. and 2nd & 4th Sundays a t 1 0 :3 0 a.m. Rev. Jon Dobrer www.uufullerton.orq 714-871-7150 Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. a t St. Paul Lutheran Church 714-879-8290 Discussion Topics: www.stpaulfullerton.org July 3: Class Warfare - The struggle fo re q u a lity Orangethorpe S t J u l i a n a July b & 10 : A Reason to Live - A s to ry o f hope in (:West (Jos Cpatmas

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 1231 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton • 714-870-4350 • www.saintandrewsfiillerton.org C h u r c h Where open minds and open hearts live and pray. o f F u l l e r t o n

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Aslan is on the Move! SUNDAY SERVICES Vacation Bible School 11:15am - 12:45pm every Sunday in August 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM

A Quiet Day for Prayer and Listening, August 4th 8:30am-4pm 714-526-7701 Centering Prayer, August 13 & 27 at 7:30pm 838 N. Euclid, Fullerton Yoga, Wednesdays at 6pm; Chair Yoga, Thursdays at 11am (between Malvern & Bastanchury) Sunday worship, 8am and 10am (Nursery, church school offered) www.fpc-fiillerton. org Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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M id s u m m e r N ig h t in t h e G a r d e n by Warren Bowen Present at the July 14th evening was for­ mer CSUF president Donald Shields, who This year’s 15th “Midsummer Night in led the University in the early days when the Garden,” at Fullerton Arboretum fea­ the Arboretum was being established. tured presentation of the Friends’ The evening began with a champagne Golden Oak award to Molly reception and progressed to a Seed to McClanahan and Martha McCarthy Plate dinner on the lawn planned by both of whom have been an integral part Arboretum gardener Jonathan Davis. As of the Arboretum's establishment and a fund raising event the evening included growth from its earliest days in the mid­ both silent and live auctions of many seventies. Molly was among the very first unique gift items and a variety of dinner to recognize the significance of the 1894 and vacation events. Arboretum Dir. home of Dr. and Mrs. George Clark and Greg Dyment and Friends president Mary arranged for the city to move the future Dalessi MCed. The evening concluded historically recognized house to grounds with music and dancing. of the Arboretum and preserve it. Now For those who have never visited known as Fieri tage FFouse, it is cared for Fullerton’s number one garden showplace, by the Victorian Society of the Friends information is available at www.fuller- and is open for walking tours for the pub­ tonarboretum.org. Admission to the lic. Martha and Molly were both grounds is free and there are extended appointed to the first Arboretum evening hours during the summer months photo by N icole T yau Commission, a joint venture between the so we can all have our Midsummer Night Parishioners from. St. Andrews’ prepare plates o f hot food for the St. Andrew’s Soup City and CSUF. Martha served as the in the garden! Kitchen. St. Andrew’s is celebrating 25 years since the founding o f their Soup Kitchen. first president of that commission. Rest in Peace We Remember You 25 Year Old Soup Kitchen L J by Julie Tyau Presbyterian Church in Fullerton, which provides sack lunches for the soup kitchen James Moore Green, Jr. In 1987, the youth group at St. guests to take with them. James Moore Green his wife of 58 years. He is Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fullerton Brian Coleman, who today is rector ai Jr., of Fullerton, CA survived by two sons and listened to a talk about world hunger. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Battle passed away on July 19, their spouses, Jim and Emerging from that meeting, they discov­ Creek, Michigan, says that homeless man 2012. Drew Green, Richard and ered a man sleeping on the front porch of they saw back in 1987 moved them to do “Jack” was born in Karla Green and grand­ their church. A few of them walked to something. “We were faced with some­ Anaheim, CA on June children, Beau McMinn, the Carl’s Jr. across the street and bought one who was lying literally on our 25, 1924. He attended Shay McMinn and him a hamburger. doorstep. Sometimes the everyday things Texas A&M University. Stefanie Green. And an idea was born. have the most impact, I guess.” He retired as a controller With help from the youth group and In coming up with the idea of starting a from Hastings, Janofsky Honoring Jack’s wishes, others at the church, teenagers Brian soup kitchen at St. Andrew’s, Coleman and Walker Law Offices he will be cremated and Coleman and Cindy Freeland laid the observes: “In this case, our imaginations in Los Angeles. his ashes will be scattered groundwork for a soup kitchen at St. were open and we thought we could do He was a long time at sea. Andrew’s which, twenty five years later, is something.” member and officer of Please make any still going strong. He also wonders how often we see peo­ the Fullerton Elks Lodge memorial donations to It started with a group of parishioners ple in need and pass by them. and Yorba Linda CHEMPI which is the who sought out the homeless from nearby To mark the 25th anniversary of their Masonic Lodge. Jack California Hawaii Elks Pearson Park. They were brought back to Soup Kitchen, St. Andrew’s hosted a celet also spent ten years with the Fullerton Association Major Project. Mail to St. Andrew’s to sit down together with bration on July 28 honoring those who Police Dept. RSVP program. Fullerton Elks Lodge, P.O. Box 1225, those parishioners to share a meal. Over have been instrumental in the Soup Jack was preceded in death by Louise, Fullerton, CA 92836-8225 the next several months, as more of the Kitchen’s success. Among the guests were homeless came to the church, the Soup founders Cindy Freeland Fields and Kitchen expanded their service from two Father Brian Coleman. In addition, Fr. meals per month to every Friday evening. Coleman served at Friday’s Soup Kitchen Faith ~ Academics ~ Excellence Each week, the homeless and under­ on July 27 and presided at Sunday servic­ served in the Fullerton area enjoy a hot es at St. Andrew’s on July 29. and hearty sit-down meal prepared and Our Lady of Guadalupe School served by members of St. Andrew’s. The Contact St. Andrew’s for more information Grades K-8 weekly number of guests often average at 714-870-4350. The church is located at over 100. Other churches in the area 1231 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton. OPEN ENROLLMENT! contribute to this effort, including First At our school you will find: Steps to Prepare for Disaster • A safe environment For full instructions on the seven steps your vehicle. 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Mo Kelly’s Senior Spotlight 4th of July Recap

The Senior Center had a festive, patri­ Senior Club member who made his cos­ otic Fourth of July party on the third of tume and has worn it every July 4th for 39 July (at our temporary location at St. years). Also, Senior Club member, Flo Marys Church Hall). “Elias with Love” Davis, celebrated her birthday. Flo was provided the singing and dance music. pleasantly surprised with balloons and a We had a very, very special guest attend beautifully designed red velvet cake celebrating his 236th birthday—Uncle topped with yummy white frosting. Sam himself (a.k.a. Glenn Sorensen, Upcoming Fun Happenings

•Friday, August 10: Jerry Norton, Co-Chair Nyada Cline, President Phil Marquez, Special Child Ismeydi Salas and Hawaiian Luau Party her mother, brother, andfather, Kenia, Alex, and Carlos Salas, and Co-Chair Irene Imhof. •Friday. August 17: by Wil Cruz /Photo by Dan Casey Senior Club Summer Happy Elks Special Child Hour Eleven year old Ismeydi Salas and her a special wheelchair that she controls with family were treated to Special Child hon­ Come join in all the fun and many her head movement. And Ismeydi is real­ ors on July 19th, at tbe Fullerton Elks free activities that the Senior Center ly good at getting around! Lodge. has to offer; enjoy lunch, movies, One of Ismeydi’s favorite things to do is Ismeydi is a very bright 11-year-old girl go to the Dachshund Weiner dog races classes, special events and more. who was born with an extraordinarily rare once a month with her Weiner dog, Call 714-738-6305 condition called athrygryposis, which has for more info. Cupcake. Ismeydi is enjoying her sum­ resulted in her being a quadriplegic. mer vacation. She is going into 6th grade Call 211 for Service This very painful condition causes the in September and she requested a laptop permanent shortening of muscles and computer to help her with her school- 211 Orange County is a county­ joints producing distortion and deformi­ work. wide multicultural service which ties. When her bones grow, her muscles, Jerry Norton, Fullerton Elks sponsor provides information and referral tendons, ligaments and veins do not member, presented Ismeydi and her services to connect persons in need stretch or grow. She has had a surgery father, Carlos, with a laptop computer, a with community, health, and where the doctors had to shorten the remote controlled car for her brother, human services and support. Dial femur bones in both her legs, due to this Alex, and flowers for her mother, Kenia. 211 anytime to be connected to condition. Unfortunately, as she grows, They also received a Special Child Pin, trained specialists who can share this problem will continue. and a commemorative plaque. resource information from an In addition, she was born with both of Nyada Cline, and Irene Imhof, Special extensive data base. The service is her feet clubbed. She has had 8 surgeries Child Co-Chairs, welcome any Special free. See www.21loc.org for more. to repair them. In addition her hips Child with special needs to apply for the were dislocated which makes it impossible Elks Special Child of the Month. Call Above: for her to carry her own weight so she is in (714) 870-1993 or (714) 879-7075. Uncle Sam with fans Carmen Hernandez and Dolores Planning Ahead Castillo.

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A t Left: Best friends since attending Nicolas Jr. High in 1994, Lauren and Angela have opened a business that offers moms fitness, friendship and community service all Local filmmaker Cynthia Sperry with Andrew Stuart and David Grier in front o f the accom­ Black Bear Pub in Whitchurch, UK. plished with their Local Filmmaker s TV Series on Runners young children In July local independent producer, ple of India to the southernmost temple in tow. writer and director Cynthia Sperry flew to in Kaniyakumari, India. England to sign an option agreement with David and his running partner Andrew famous South African chef, extreme ath­ Stuart are currently running the length of lete and inspirational speaker David Grier Ireland.” to produce a TV series based on his treks Sperry has taken possession of two hard across several countries. drives of high def footage and has several “We met while he was running the Emmy award winning editors interested Best Friends Start a Business length of the U.K., from John O ’Groats in assembling the project with her. to Lands End,” said Sperry. She won’t know the channel that the Fullerton natives Angela Bridgford (for­ Bridgford invited Murty to try a Stroller “He ran this trek in 25 days for the chil­ series will air on until the project is fin­ merly Brink) and Lauren Murty (formerly Strides class when Murty was pregnant dren’s charity Miles for Smiles which pro­ ished and purchased by a network but you Sheldon) are the proud owners of the with her first son, Logan. Murty instant­ vides facial reconstruction surgeries for can follow her progress on her website at North Orange County Franchise, Stroller ly fell in love with the workout and the children born with cleft palates. www.moonglowpictures.com and you can Strides. The duo met at Nicolas Junior moms in classes and became a regular Included in Davids many treks are: a follow her on twitter at High back in 1994. While they were sure member. After having her son, she 2008 run of the entire length of the Great https://twitter.com/screenwriter4u. they'd remain friends for life, they had no returned to classes soon after her 6-week Wall of China; a 2009 run across the People can also follow the progreSv-of idea back in pre-algebra class becoming check-up. Just before Logan turned 1 year perimeter of South Africa; a 2010 solo David and Andrew on their current trek moms would strengthen their bond and old, Murty became a certified Stroller kayak trip across the Mozambique chan­ at www.davidgrier.co.za. lead them into the business world as Strides and Fit4Baby instructor. Murty nel; and a run along the length of On facebook go to https://www.face- mompreneurs! was one of the first instructors in the fran­ Madagascar following the kayaking. book.com/dmmgrier and on Twitter at Bridgford and Murty are now operating chise to teach Fit4Baby, a program offer­ Last year David completed an amazing https://twitter.com/davidgrier. " Stroller Strides offering over 100 moms in ing prenatal exercise classes designed 5-month run from the northernmost tem­ Fullerton, Brea, Placentia and Yorba specifically for a pregnant mom at any Linda the opportunity to ------stage of pregnancy. work out with their chil­ “When I “Taking on this new dren. The ladies teach fit­ business venture with my ness classes designed specifi­ became a mom, best friend is a dream cally for moms and stroller- I didn’t have come true! I have a pas- Satunday aged children. The group friends with children sion for stserving moms meets at local parks and for several years. and their families; I'm travels in nearby neighbor­ excited for all of the won­ hoods for a 1 -hour workout I found derful opportunities we Auguit 25 combining cardiovascular Stroller Strides when will share as business part­ and strength training exer­ my first-born, Ellie, ners and best friends,” cises. Classes are scheduled 5:30 - 9:30 was 1 year old. It said Murty. p.m. Monday through Saturday- Stroller Strides not only offering opportunity for changed my life.” offers moms a place to working and stay-at-home ______sweat, but playgroups for moms alike. the children after class, a Fullerton Arboretum Bridgford started attending Stroller monthly Moms' Night Out for moms 1900 Associated Rd. ~ Fullerton 92831 Strides classes in October of 2007 and only and a quarterly community service enjoyed the program so much she became project called “Moms with a Mission” Brews, Blues ‘n BBQ is an evening of exceptional beers, exciting a certified Stroller Strides instructor in where the moms participate and support Blues Band and Tasty BBQ to benefit the Fullerton Arboretum’s March of 2008 and has been helping local and global organizations. twenty-six acre gardens and the first class programs it provides. moms reach their fitness goals since then. Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday . Sample Bridgford also helps moms learn to lead a and Fridays at Bastanchury Park in Each $40 Ticket includes: healthy, balanced life in an 8-week pro­ Fullerton and Jessamyn West Park in J r° m ^ e s e gram called L.E.A.N. (Learn Eating Yorba Linda from 9:15-10:15 a.m. On • admission ^ n SoCal Breweries Awareness & Nutrition) Mommy. And, Tuesdays and Thursdays, classes are held • souvenir tasting glass • Anaheim -\ . for you moms looking for a workout pro­ at Tri-City Park and Travis Ranch Park in • ten 4 oz. tastes* « Bavhawk gram without kids or who have children Yorba Linda from 9:15-10:15 a.m. There • The Bruery • live entertainment • Cismontane Brewing too old for the stroller, Bridgford instructs are evening classes at Placentia Champion • free parking Company moms in an 8-week class called Body Back Sports Complex from 5:30-6:30 and on • Hanger24 where moms get high intensity interval Saturday mornings at Brea Country Hills $10 Designated Driver ticket available • Newport Brewing Company workouts twice weekly, before and after Park from 9:15-10:15. All tickets include complimentary water & soda fitness assessments, and provides clients • Noble Ale Works Join the group for a FREE Stroller • Bootlegger’s *Additional tastes available for purchase! with coaching and support. Strides class at Tri-City Park on Thursday, • Beachwood Brewing “When I became a mom, I didn't have August 2nd from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for • Shock Top MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND! Partial Listing friends with children for several years. I their Grand Opening Class! Following the found Stroller Strides when my first-born, workout, there will be food and fun for Big B’s Barbeque grilling onsite with a wide Ellie, was 1 year old. It changed my life the kids! variety of tasty BBQ available for purchase. because it provided me with a kick-butt To find out more information about workout, a great community of moms and Stroller Strides, go to www.stroller- Tickets & details available: www.fullertonarboretum.org a place for my daughter to have fun while strides.net/placentia or call 714-329- she watched her mama sweat!” says 3129. Yorba Linda Blvd. at Associated Road Bridgford. (657) 278-4010