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Page 2 Fullerton Observer COMMUNITY OPINIONS ...continued next page MID-FEBRUARY 2005 Social Security Re: Social Security article by Connie Rebuttal to Colette Coffman’s Article Haddad Observer Feb 2005 Re: Colette’s at the Muckenthaler, by ullerton Venue.” They advertise that they serve In her analysis of Social Security, Colette Coffman in Observer 20 to 1000 guests. bserver Connie Haddad omitted the fact that our Vol 27 Feb 2005 #2, 8) Food odors: Colette’s current location is Senators and Representatives do not pay Colette is having a hard time accepting the not a residential neighborhood. It is in a into the system, and until they do, no ma­ fact that the neighborhood does not want to Commercial Strip Mall with alley access jor changes will be made. The Fullerton Observer, founded by Ralph Kennedy have her entire catering business run from the and a couple of renter apartments behind. If anyone believes that this group will in 1978, is a group of local citizen-volunfeers who Muckenthaler property. She said “After two D o you really think the renters are going require themselves to join the system, and creafe, publish and distribute the Observer through­ community meetings, there still seems to be to complain about food odors, when they give up their bloated retirement plan, I sug­ out our community. This venture is a not-for-profit some misunderstanding about what is being are busy working to pay rent? gest that you put your tooth under the pil­ one with all ad and subscription revenues plowed proposed.” Not so! We understand perfectly. 9) The noise now at the Muckenthaler is not low tonight. back into maintaining and improving our indepen­ In the late summer of 2004, Colette applied unbearable at their outside events, which Don Fix Fullerton for a hard liquor license at the Muckenthaler dent, non-partisan, non-sectarian, community news­ at the most last a few hours for a 1 day paper. property and a sign went up with the “Colette’s event - not 365 days a year as with a ca­ Thanks Catering” name without consulting the city Our purpose is to inform Fullerton residents about tering business. the institutions and other societal forces which most Please let me express to you my personal or the neighbors of their intentions. In other 10) Valet parking is a joke. They already tried thanks for the support that The Orange Em­ words, Colette’s went behind everyone’s back. impact their lives, so that they may be empowered to it for events and the people end up park­ participate in constructive ways to keep and make pire Barbershop Chorus and The Rotary When this did not work, the scare tactic was ing on the streets, many times blocking Club of Fullerton received from your news­ used. If we didn’t agree with their plan, they these private and public entities serve all residents our driveways. paper during 2004. Both not-for-profit or­ would build apartments on the property. The in lawful, open, just, and socially-responsible ways. ganizations work in the community to pro­ city has no intention o f letting the property Through our extensive local calendar and other mote good will by helping the needy go back to the family to build apartments. In her article, Collete says that the coverage, we seek to promote a sense of community through grants and volunteer service. Nei­ And then came the meetings, in which all Muckenthaler family supports this proposal. and an appreciation for the values of diversity with ther organization has an executive paid o f Colette’s 10 facts were presented over and Who cares? They don’t have anything to say which our country is so uniquely blessed. staff so media support is really appreciated over again! The facts I am rebutting here are about it nor do they live in the immediate and needed in order for community projects from Colette’s article in the Observer. area of the center. I understand some o f the Published twice per month Foundation Members have resigned over this to be helpful and successful. 1 & 4) The master plan of 1984 (over 20 years except once in July, August and January. Also, we are thankful for the professional ago) was to be built only with donated pri­ issue because they didn’t agree with Colette, NO FAX, SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: help that your mom and dad extended to vate funds which never came. There was the director and some of the other Founda­ FULLERTON OBSERVER organizations such as ours. They certainly no plan for a private business to be oper­ tion members that this was a good idea. P.O. Box 7051 have been an asset to our community over ated out of the property in the master plan. I have lived in Fullerton 40 years in the Fullerton CA 92834 the years! 5) I have personally seen Colette’s delivery same house right across from the Center and do not intend to see a private business estab­ Raymond Ashcroft Fullerton vans come down the pink driveway at •Editor: Sharon Kennedy lish itself on this lovely property. The neigh­ ED: The paper is happy to be o f service. about 12:15am on a weekend night after a •Office Manager: Tom Cooney bors are ready to make a legal stand if the Thank you fo r your contributions! party. I have also seen delivery vans arrive •Proof/Critique: • Caroline Druiff at about 7am on several occasions. Are Council goes beyond step one. If Colette was truly so concerned with our • Eric Chang • Tom Dalton these what they call their regular daytime •Advertising: Sharon 525-6402 hours? nice quiet neighborhood, she would go else­ MUSINGS... •Archivist: Natalie Kennedy by Gene Walsh ©2004 7) Colette’s Catering advertises on their where with her business. What’s more, since when has a catered party become an “Art •Distribution Chief: Roy Kobayashi internet website with the Muckenthaler (leave message for Roy at 525-6402 if Mansion picture as their “Exclusive Culture Event”? Jo Price Fullerton you would like to volunteer a few hours Taxes every two weeks. Lifting & bending I was going to start musing by saying necessary, PhD customary but not “nobody likes to pay taxes.” However, j required.) would be wrong because I appreciate the Marguerite’s Used Motorcars at the Muck •Crew: Richard Brewster, Ted Lillie, many good things that my taxes do for me, In an article (Observer, Feb 2005) about which could easily reach into the millions Sam Standring & Tom Dalton my fellow citizens and the community and Colette’s Catering’s proposal to set up shop o f dollars. In exchange we will be receiv­ • FEATURES• > nation. I also thought about the countries at the Muckenthaler, Colette said her goal is ing a 20-year lease and the gratitude of •American-American: Sky Scott in the world who have low tax rates and as follows: “...to make the Muckenthaler self- the Foundation Board. •Books: Bill Enright decided that they were not my kind of com ­ sufficient, architecturally pleasing and more 4) Delivery Vehicles: Marguerite’s Used •Calendar Editor: Staff munity. O f course the rich in those coun­ useful to the entire community...” As long­ Motorcars will not own or use large de­ •Commentary: Jonathan Dobrer tries, who pay little or no taxes, live a luxu­ time residents of the Muckenthaler neighbor­ livery trucks (unless we are at some point ([email protected]) hood, we too have goals for the Muckenthaler, rious life. Is this the direction America is actually selling used large delivery •Council Report: Abee Luke which do not involve enriching a local cater­ headed? trucks). Backup: Viveca Wolff ing business’s coffers. We have a President and Administration 5) Event Capacity: This will be a non-is­ •Counseling: Michelle Gottlieb I had not realized that we, the citizens of that keeps telling us that cutting taxes is sue. We see capacity for our project is lim­ •Education: Jan Youngman, Fullerton are entitled to establish our own for- the solution to all our problems. We would itless. After all, that is a very large lawn & Ellen Ballard profit businesses on public land, as long as at the Muckenthaler! We have seen cars all then have enough money to provide for •History/Arboretum: Warren Bowen we shoulder the construction and operating and people all over it many times and our needs, and the Democratic ideas that •Nature, Insects, Creatures: Diane costs. This realization has opened the way for there has been no problem. We also un­ iputual support for programs like retire­ Nielen ([email protected]) us to realize our own dream! Like Colette’s derstand that there has been little demand ment, health care, education, and unem­ •Investigations: JA Kaluzny Catering, our business will “protect the qual­ for large crowd capacity at local used car ployment insurance are not needed. If the •Youth Reporter: Yeji Kim ity and integrity of both the Muckenthaler and dealerships in this area. government would just get out of these •Photographers: Stephen Weissbart programs and give us back the taxes we the neighborhood.” Any protests that arise 6) Odors: Another non-issue. In the many & Eric Chang would pay for them and all be better off. If would simply be the result o f ignorance on years that we have owned and operated •Musings: Gene Walsh you are among the richest 10% of the popu­ the part o f the neighbors. Imagine what an used cars, we have not received one com ­ •Politics & other stuff: Vince Buck lation or have no social conscience you enhancement to Fullerton our new business ment or complaint regarding odors. •Movie Review: Joyce Mason would probably agree. venture is going to be. 7) Noise: Likewise, another non-issue. It is •Transportation Editor: Dick Hutchins The problem is that most of us are being Marguerite’s Used Motorcars at the the quiet nature o f the used car business ([email protected]) duped into believing that we can cut taxes Muckenthaler is a natural fit for the that makes it so desirable in residential •Waterboard Report: Joyce Rosenthal and still have the quality o f life we now Muckenthaler property, and one that is sure neighborhoods. It is surprising that the • Theatre Review: Elliot Rosenthal enjoy. THIS IS A FALLACY! to add elegance and grace to the surrounding people in those neighborhoods do not We cannot cut taxes and still have our area. Sadly, not everyone will understand the appreciate this fact. We would like to present benefits. Cutting taxes is a lie! We generous nature of our offer, so before we hear change that public perception. Community Observers any cries of protest, let me address the antici­ don’t cut taxes; we just shift the tax bur­ 8) Parking: We do not see a problem here. •Michelle Jun • Joseph Hernandez den from one person or group to another. pated objections. We will ignore the foolishly •Dr. Don Bauman If we want good education for the young simplistic question of “Why should this even Lest anyone think we are unfairly en­ Teresa Lee Chin • Bob Crescenti (and this is beneficial to all of society be considered,” and charge right ahead. croaching on public property for private •Dr. Fran Mathews • Dr. Versie Bums whether you have children or not) then we 1) Proposed Revision to Existing Master Plan: profit, remember that there is still plenty of • Cherie Lutz Pizarro either pay taxes or we shift the burden This enhancement of the Muckenthaler space available at the Muckenthaler. There •Connie Haddad will require no new building. There may (taxes) to parents. If we want good health is no reason why the presence o f Colette’s • Kathleen Shanfield and other care for all then we pay taxes or shift the be, however, some additional paving to ac­ Catering and Marguerite’s Used Motorcars contributing community members costs to others (many who can least afford commodate Marguerite’s Used Motorcars’ at the Muckenthaler should discourage my THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT & them), etc., etc. It is a lesson we should inventory; this will of course be privately entrepreneurial neighbor from plowing ahead CONTRIBUTIONS! have learned early in life...you have to pay funded. As a further goodwill gesture, we with his long dreamed of Henry’s Union Oil are willing to shore up the leaning retain­ for what you get. at the Muckenthaler, for instance. Thank Subscriptions & renewals for These musings on taxes have not con­ ing wall on Malvern that is in imminent goodness we live in a community that en­ sidered the cost of our war in Iraq and the danger of toppling. The Out-of-Town courages private business on public land! home delivery run from cost of programs designed to keep us safe Group is developing visuals that we will On a more serious note, we have lived a October to October from homeland terror attacks. The Bush reveal to the public at some future date. few doors from the Muckenthaler for 33 $25/in town Administration is going to pay for these 2) Building & Landscaping: M ost o f the years. It has been a delight to all of us. We $35/out of town square footage of Marguerite’s Used Mo­ by CUTTING taxes??? have enjoyed the beauty and openness of the 10,000 Issues of the Observer In my generation we paid for and hence torcars will be situated on the front lawn space, the dinner plays in the outdoor the­ above Malvem Ave, to take maximum ad­ ater back when they were affordable and of are distributed every two weeks supported our armed forces by paying except only once in higher taxes (look it up). Now I hear that vantage of heavy traffic along Malvem. It high quality, the classes and special events Bush is eliminating the War cost from his is anticipated that all the citizens o f Full­ which used to be such a highlight for the January, July, & August budget. I guess the only way I can support erton will take pleasure in this addition to children of Fullerton. Many of these benefits To Advertise with the the troops is by praying for them. our cityscape. have disappeared under the leadership of the Fullerton Observer However, neither political party wants 3) Funding: This project will be privately Foundation. Call 525-6402 to tell us we have to pay for the war and funded. Neither the City o f Fullerton nor I sincerely hope that the City Council hears the Muckenthaler Cultural Foundation is our social programs with taxes. The fault the people of Fullerton and stands up for the The MARCH Observer will hit the being asked to fund the project. This is separation of public property and private lies not only with our politicians but also stands on FEB 28. Deadline for where the true generosity o f our proposal business, even when said private business is with the majority of Americans who would all articles and ads is FEB 21 not elect anyone who advocates paying is seen most clearly: We will be giving 3% disguised as a public service. higher taxes. DREAM O N ! o f our profits to the Foundation each year. Margaret Ragle Fullerton Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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cost versus benefit. D o they give AHffcllt ^ O u t of My Mind a new young heart to a 60 year I 1 . U U U I V / V l l i o U I froy°fift[gh Student by Jonathan Dobrer ©2005 old who is fit and has a bad heart for Free [email protected] from an infection but not to the Jason Trippet will find no support in the dictionary obese smoking couch potato? Do for his contention that censorship is only carried out by FULLERvobiSpeeeieh the government. Indeed, the most effective and most After reading that Troy High School offi­ The Million Dollar rate care? They do. extensive censorship in our society comes from eco­ cials placed student Ann Long, co-editor in Do we continue to spend 80% nomic and social sources rather than governmental chief of the school newspaper on leave after Question o f a person’s total lifetime medi­ sources. she published an article about two bisexual cal costs in the last year of their The media play down or do not air important stories students and one gay student in an effort to lives’? Or do we do formally, The current hit film Million Dollar Baby for fear of losing advertisers. Project Censored annu­ raise awareness on campus, my question to what we have done on an ad hoc brings up the always hot-button issue of ally publishes a book on the 25 top censored stories. school officials is: What are you afraid of? basis, and withhold care from euthanasia and assisted suicide. This is an These are stories censored by the media, not govern­ As best I can tell, officials did not address older people and bad risks? Please important topic to discuss with sensitivity ment. the critical issue: Was the article true? If it do not offer easy answers. These and respect. Private colleges restrict speech with the intention of wasn’t true, Long should print a correction and This is an area o f m edicine that has are critical questions about which not offending anyone. The entertainment industry has should also be criticised for publishing false changed dramatically during my life. When society needs to have a deep con­ had its blacklists. The AAUP just reported on several information. That is the standard procedure versation. I was young, there were no hospice pro­ instances last fall where left wing speakers were de­ when journalists get it wrong. And if a pattern One fear that people who op­ grams. Many sick were kept, not living, but nied the opportunity to speak on both public and pri­ develops, if she is shown to be getting it wrong pose all forms o f eu­ dying, because death was the vate campuses. Private Hamilton College recently can­ repeatedly, then it would be appropriate to dis­ enemy and the battle was thanasia legitimately celled a speaking engagement by Ward Churchill who miss her from the position. have is that legal de­ fought on the body o f the pa­ Just look at has made injudicious comments about 9/11. His views But evidently what she published was true, cisions and societal tient. Every death seemed a are unpopular, but that is just the point. No one censors in which case it would appear she’s being pun­ the report attitude will become failure o f medicine. popular ideas. ished for exercising her right of free speech, conditioned by eco­ Patients and families were that showed Free speech, free thought and the free dissemination and for doing so in a responsible way (given nomics. We will ac­ often kept in the dark and in­ 33% of o f ideas do not exist in this society and the government that the First Amendment protection also ex­ cept aggressive end of formation- withheld so as not is but one of many sources that limits these freedoms. tends to speech that is not true). life procedures be­ to remove “hope.” This is still personal Any discussion o f the limitations on the free dissemi­ Long seems to show an awareness of and cause we do not want often the case. bankruptcies nation o f ideas in our society that ignores censorship respect for the founding constitutional prin­ to pay, either through When the doctor told my by social forces and especially by economic forces ciples of this country. Troy High School, the insurance or our own stepfather that there was noth­ were based misses most of the truly important restraints that we school that is supposed to be educating Long, personal funds, for the ing more he could do for him, on medical face daily. and not vice-versa, shows neither. my mother was furious. She care of the sick or eld­ On the other hand I strongly agree with Mr. Trippet Brady Rhoades costs and erly. wondered how a doctor could on the general topic o f misuse and overuse o f certain Fullerton take hope away. I asked how over half of words, especially those used in political discourse. I ED: Considering the unfair treatment D o not dismiss this encourage everyone to read George Orwell’s famous she or my stepfather could those families this young journalist has received the make intelligent decisions fear. Just look at the essay on political language. Certainly the term hero is report that show ed Observer would like to offer Ann Long a without getting real informa­ had medical overused and misused as Mr. Trippet points out. (Why 33% of personal regular column in the Observer to tion. She understood my point is John Wayne considered a hero?) insurance: bankruptcies were but still had trouble accepting So too is the word cowardly which is rarely viewed speak about whatever she wishes. If a straight conversation about based on medical as a morally neutral term (recall the outrage over Su­ anyone knows her please ask her to call costs and over half of death. san Sontag’s New Yorker article about 9/11); and the the editor at 525-6402 those families had medical insur­ Later, when she was undergoing a medi­ word courageous when applied to anyone who endures ance! cal crisis, I asked were her heart to stop if a long illness. Some people do face illness courageously, she wanted it to be restarted? She said, no. D o we, as a society, decide that but certainly not all. life is not worth living if you are Thoughts She survived that crisis but no longer saw Perhaps the most overused and misused term in the death as the ultimate enemy. She came to depressed or paralyzed, if you are political lexicon is “reform.” Every change advocated While Shaving in irremediable pain? And if we believe that pain and suffering were her foes by a politician is labeled a reform even if it will, as in by Bob Crescenti and death, in the words o f Walt Whitman, don’t decide, who does? Who the case o f privatizing social security, make the Situa­ could be a “Deliveress.” decides your fate if you are de­ tion worse. When she had a massive stroke and her pressed and want to die but your But we have entered an age o f great political cyni­ I watched the inaugural parade as it wound doctors and family believe your higher brain, the part of her brain that made cism. Proposed laws are now regularly given names its way down Pennsylvania Avenue. The con­ depression might be transitory? her my mother, was gone, there was no that convey an image that is the exact opposite of their voy of shiny black armor plated limousines How long do you wait? How long question between my brother and me; we intent (e.g. The Clean Skies Act, which will make the escorted by secret service personnel was a did not want to prolong her death. We stated a coma or depression is enough? skies less clean), and the media out of laziness or lack sight to behold. Also, I noticed that the people this clearly to her doctors, and they raised If these seem to be easy questions of resources is unwilling to correct these misnomers. who didn’t fit the Republican mold were her morphine level, in theory to ease the with absolute answers, I suggest, Except of course, Jon Stewart. It is sad that our best neatly crammed into a fenced off viewing you re-think them. These are not struggle of her Chain-Stokes breathing, but news coverage comes from a comedy show, but thank areas-to separate the masses from the classes. also knowing that it would depress her res­ easy questions with always obvi­ goodness he is around to point out the lack of clothing Gpod planning, we could have used some of piration and she would soon expire. ous answers. on the emperor. that in Iraq. Forty years ago, this would have been a I have always found it helpful Now that the parade is over, I hope the ad­ hit or miss decision, probably not discussed to ask what I think I would want Vince Buck Fullerton ministration plans to send those armor plated with family but carried out acfording to the for me— and not let love or guilt bullet proofed vehicles to Iraq so our boys view o f the doctor. Years ago families and overly sway me (though sway me Reasoning Wrong on who are really in harm’s way can have some patients had to fear the insertion of breath­ they must). I must also know that added protection. ing or feeding tubes because it was almost this is only theoretical, because it SunnyCrest “Providence’ impossible to get them removed. Some is not I on the table or attached to OoAnother Subject: Social security is, people, who might have lived, died because the ventilator. I have to calculate Proposal and has been, “The most successful antipov­ the chances of recovery and the of a well-founded fear of losing control over On Thursday, February 3, a public meeting was held erty program in history!” I think Social Se­ great question: Am I prolonging their own fate. Such are the unintended con­ regarding the Providence Center (Sunnycrest/Laguna curity is vulnerable and that without some sequences o f medical and moral rigidity. life or death? I have to temper my Road) development to review architecture and site de­ vehement response from the public we are Today things are generally more open. conclusions with humility. sign for the four member RDRC panel. Following the heading for a system of social insecurity. We have begun to understand that there I must ask whether I’m moti­ developer's presentation, twenty residents eloquently ex­ To many of us who lived on the other side vated by my pain at seeing some­ is a difference between prolonging life and pressed their concerns about this project. These con­ o f the tracks before the GI Bill gave us a one slip away, or the physical and prolonging death. Sometimes the call seems cerns included the hyperdense nature o f the proposed boost, social security was a promise of a life easy, at least intellectually; but hard calls, or emotional pain they are under­ project, the overwhelming traffic congestion it will in­ o f modest dignity for us and our parents in those people and conditions in the broad and going. There is a slippery slope duce, a belief that the "design context" did not match our old age. Anyone who remembers the late blurry middle, should always be terribly between compassion for the ter­ the surrounding neighborhood, and finally, a rejection twenties and early thirties Will remember difficult. minal and casting them aside. o f the "residential component" (currently down to 66 those family meetings about how best to care I must deal with life and death Just as there is no magical quarter inch townhomes). for Mom and Pop in their later years. with a clear sense of the awesome where short becomes tall, yet we can agree Given this community feedback that we are told so Now the same group who lied about Iraq, that Shaq is tall and Mickey Rooney is short, nature o f such decisions and the often is "important," I was surpised that the panel mem­ global warming, mercury and arsenic in the there is no sharp border between when we humility to question my self and bers expressed in their preliminary opinions that they water systems, saving our forests by build­ are living and dying. allow myself to be questioned. approved o f the current "design context" and that they ing roads to facilitate cutting trees, improv­ We cannot think of the people whom we We, as a society, must take were also in favor of the "residential component." One ing heath care by making pharmaceuticals af­ love as things to be cast aside when infirm. these issues seriously. This is a panelist even suggested that the residential component fordable, and giving tax breaks to the wealthy, Nor should we do our moral calculus as a deeply moral concern that de­ is highly desirable given that he does not want an ex­ is trying to con us, actually frighten us, into monetary calculation. serves a respectful conversation. hausted medical employee, who has had to commute in abandoning social security. It is more than a million dollar Insurance cqjnpanies do this. They weigh from Corona, caring for him or his loved ones should If you have not noticed, George Bush does question. they ever require emergency treatment at St. Jude Medi­ not need Social Security to live out his life cal Center. in dignity, but many Americans do. If you Anti-War This analysis is faulty on three counts. First, there has have not noticed, one government agency HOW TO VOICE been no indication that the developer intends to sell these says Social security is solvent until 2042; an­ YOUR OPINION Demo’s & Air townhomes for less than top dollar, which puts them out other says until 2052! o f reach o f most residents and wage earners. Plus who O f course few if any administration hacks Letters are accepted on any subject America Back would want to exchange their home for a semi-urban publicize the commissions that will accrue and are opinions o f the writer. Please Peace Demonstrations protest­ condo in Fullerton? Second, there is adequate apartment to the stock marketeers, or the costs to the enclose y.our address & phone number ing the war in Iraq will be held housing available in the downtown area (both existing less than privileged who have to rely on re­ for verification purposes. You may from 11am to 3pm every Satur­ and planned). Finally, I would be MORE alarmed that duced social security payments. choose to be identified by initials and day on the comer of Brea Blvd the ambulance carrying my loved one would be stuck in If the change to the Social Security Sys­ city only. Letters may be edited for and Imperial. Com e & join us. the horrific traffic that this development will create, and tem is so good why not extend such goodies spelling & length. Thank you! Send to: Plus the once banned Air unable to even reach the ER entrance. to the present crop of people who are receiv­ America is back on radio. Tune I ask that the panel members, having requested input ing benefits? Fullerton Observer to 1150 on your AM dial. from the community, heed the concerns that they heard As for improving the financial picture of PO Box 7051 M.G. that night and integrate them into their final recommen­ Social Security, for openers I’d suggest we Fullerton CA 92834 a Veteran from dations. extend the tax to the first five hundred thou­ Placentia Pamela Lehman Fullerton sand dollars of income, from any source. Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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Council Notes... with A b e e Luke Proposed proposed traffic plan 1 Providence1 How to contact City Council: EXISTING Phone: 738-6311 EMAIL: [email protected] Center on medical mail: Fullerton City Council 303 W. Commonwealth Fullerton CA 92832 Sunnycrest REGULAR MEETINGS TAKE PLACE ON THE 1ST 8. 3RD TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 4PM & 7:30PM AT CITY HALL

EitWOB new method of choosing com- The Council met in regular |pg ’<* Ban* mission/committee members. session Feb 1, 2005 at 4 p.m. Council will announce the mem­ bers of the committee at the end The Centennial Committee gave o f the week. a final report and presented •NOTIFICATION OF COUN­ certificates of appreciation; new CIL BUSINESS: Council and Council member Sharon Quirk was staff looked at what is now be­ existing given a certificate of appreciation ing done and what can be done Medical Office for her service as a former Commu­ to notify the public o f upcom­ nity Services Commissioner; and proposed lExi*««*91 ing business and projects in the MEDICAL (Rehab Adopt-A-Park rewards for work City. The suggestion was made / eurwrt ■ WrttKutt done were distributed. to publish the agenda in local earning to* •NEW PUBLIC COMMENT papers, but the lead-time re­ M ETHOD: Mayor Nelson an­ quired makes that difficult to do. nounced, without discussion, a • The local papers were new method for the public to complimented on the publica­ make comments on agenda items tion of upcoming community on the consent calendar. Starting meetings. The new agenda fore­ with this meeting any member of cast was applauded. Leland the public who wants to comment Wilson criticized the City's web on the consent calendar must do site. Evidently there is no web so during the public comment pe­ master and things on the site get EXISIT1NG I riod. Council members may do out of date and may be muddled. so anytime. There was no expla­ The report was received and RESIDENTIAL Existing Existing nation for the change in procedure filed. Medical Garage! and no indication who had the •HANGING OUT AT THE AIR­ Building idea and what it is supposed to ac­ PORT: It is bad management complish, other than it limits a practice to not raise rates for citizen to three minutes o f com ­ hangar rentals for years and sud­ ment instead of five minutes for denly up the ante 100%. Raises Redevelopment Design Review Committee other agenda items. (It is unclear in fees should be incremental, to me if the agenda items on the but some hangar rentals are fac- consent calendar can have differ­ , ing double rental fees. The City Meeting on Sunnycrest Development ent rules from the rest o f the is going to demolish 37 wooden by Joyce Rosenthal agenda.) If citizens want to com ­ hangars and build 18 T-hangars Major components of the project include: ment on more than one consent and 43 rectangular hangars. The The Redevelopment Design Review Commit­ SEE CORRESPONDING LETTERS ON MAP ABOVE calendar item, are they limited to evicted renters will be required tee is a five-member City Council appointed com ­ (A) 66 condominiums/townhouses (down from the three minutes altogether? to pay at least double what they mittee which is advisory to the Planning Commis­ original 74) along Bastanchury Road with under­ •APPLICANT INTERVIEWS: were paying. Councilman Jones sion on the physical design of major development ground parking, retail on the ground level, and two Oh What A Charade. A not ip- was uncomfortable with the situ­ projects. This includes matters relating to archi­ stories o f residential above, facing SunnyCrest. frequent complaint from citizens ation, but voted for a contract to tecture, site design, signs, and landscaping. (B) A food court on the comer of Bastanchury and is a perception that Council mem­ Erect-A-Tube not to exceed The February 3, 2005 session was devoted to Laguna Roads bers have already made up their $6,262,000 to design and build “Providence Center,” a mixed use development (C) A new 83,000 square foot medical building minds before the Council meet­ the hangars and a wash rack. Ap­ which Accretive Laguna Partners Inc. is propos­ (D) 535 parking spaces in a new five-story parking ing and public input is just pro proved 5-0. ing for the southwest com er of Bastanchury and structure on the comer of Laguna and Sunnycrest forma. Well there was no doubt •AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN Laguna Roads. Jay Eastman, Associate Planner, Drives. that was the case with Council- RICHMAN PARK NEIGH­ presented an overview of the project and explained men Bankhead and Jones when BORHOOD: The Redevelop­ that the Committee does not deal with traffic mat­ There were a large number of residents from the sur­ asked to choose members of the ment Agency has acquired four ters and these should not be brought up during the rounding neighborhoods in the audience and eighteen new ad hoc Commission/Com- sites in the area and wants to de­ public input portion o f the hearing. He empha­ o f them spoke out in opposition to the project. It was mittee Applicant Review Board. molish the buildings on the site sized that the project was still in an early stage of obvious from the audience reaction that those present Several applicants were to be in­ and is negotiating with Habitat development and that the developer needs approval agreed with the speakers. All of the speakers objected terviewed by Council in open ses­ For Humanity to build replace­ o f three applications; to the height and the size o f the proposed structures, sion. The assumption is, most cer­ ment home-ownership housing. 1) a major site plan design, noting that they “overwhelm” the site. They also ob­ tainly, that Council would LIS­ A Relocation Plan for the 2) a request for a zone change from “C-2” (Com­ jected to the architectural design because it didn’t fit in TEN to all applicants and choose present tenants was approved mercial) to “SPD” (Specific Plan Document) with'the existing residential. The slides and plans shown those most qualified. Barbara along with a Replacement Hous­ and were criticized because they did not contain statistical Kilponen was the first to speak ing Plan. Because the present 3) the Specific Plan Document. (Note: City Coun­ information such as the square footage of the residen­ and after she gave her impressive apartments are dilapidated the cil has the final decision on these applications). tial units, the amount o f landscaping proposed and the list of qualifications Bankhead Agency will raze the structures location of the loading and gar­ asked if she would like to be his and present Habitat For Human­ bage collection sites. representative on the committee. ity with unimproved parcels. One o f the speakers asked A rather startled Kilponen said Approved 5-0. when people could speak about yes. (Well really, why was she •LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM: Gifts for Music the traffic and had a date been there if she didn't want to be ap­ Council adopted the Legislative set for a City Council meeting. pointed?) The next in line, Larry Platform for 2005 with minor Lovers ! Mr. Eastman explained that the Bennett gave his speech and Jones tweaking. The platform is put Committee wouldn’t be mak­ immediately said he was his together by the League of Cali­ 871-1805 1 ing a decision that evening. choice. fornia Cities and staff. In gen­ They would provide direction The rest o f the applicants eral the City supports more lo­ to the developer based on pub­ gave their presentations, Jesus cal control and opposes outside lic input and their own judg­ Silva was the only one who won­ ^ ‘ ftfueRTON f mandates. The City opposes any ment. If the developer revises dered why he was there if they federal measure that mandates his plans, these would be weren't going to bother to listen inclusion o f state and local em­ brought back to the Commit­ to him, and if appointed he would music ceNteRS i ployees into the social security tee for another public hearing. listen to everyone. (Appoint that system.. Over 20,000 square feet of Musical Fun! If the developer chooses to man!!) keep the existing plan, the • Jones pugnaciously defended RENT «NEW « USED « BUY « SELL « TRADE project could then proceed to his appointment; Bankhead did a DOWNTOWN VISION Every Kind of Musical Instrument the Planning Commission. Mr. tap dance around what he said. ^ from Bagpipes to Pianos! Eastman stated that no date has According to Bankhead, he only Feb 15 Council Meeting been set yet for any future hear­ asked Kilponen if she would like Fullerton Redevelopment Di­ • Ethnic & Unusual Instruments ings. to serve as his appointee and did rector Rob Schmiede is ex­ • Over 2,000 square feet dedicated to Sheet Music! The Committee advised the not actually say he was going to pected to request a public meet­ • INSTRUCTION: Private & Group Classes developer that the project choose her. (however he later did so) ing be held to discuss visions for • RENTALS: School Band Headquarters seemed to be too much project The other three Council Downtown Fullerton at the Feb in too little space and the height members did not signal their 15, 7:30pm session of City • REPAIRS: All Brands - All Instruments lb on the residential frontage choices before listening to all the Council. Orange County's Oldest & Most Complete along Bastanchury should be applicants. Councilwoman Quirk He will also be seeking lowered and re-designed. said she was uncomfortable with Council’s direction in calling for Full Line Music Store & Gift Shop______The Committee voted to con­ two chosen so quickly and Mayor a request for development pro­ OPEN: M on-Thurs 10am-9pm • Fri/Sat 10am-6pm tinue this project to an indefi­ Nelson said they, (Council) posals for the Transportation nite date and adjourned the should keep an open mind. This 121 N. H A R B O R BLVD • D O W N T O W N FULLERTON Center property. (Just north of Commonwealth-Ample parking at back) meeting at 10:00 p.m., three is not an auspicious start to the hours after it was opened. Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library MID-FEBRUARY 2005 Fullerton Observer Page 5 SCHOOL BOARD REPORT Responding to the teachers, Trustee Ballard said that "It is mine and the Board’s genuine hope to make an agreement and we hope • Trustees Thornley and Sugarman spoke in favor of with Jan Youngman that we can continue to have peaceful negotiations." the program and said they would support it. Later, CSEA (California School Employees Assoc) President Joe • Trustee Bass questioned the lack o f surveying the Fullerton School District Alhert stated that the CSEA has voted for a pact to stand with FETA Beechwood community, he complained about the in­ in their endeavor. accurate data about junior high projections. He asked Next meeting Feb. 22 at 5:30 if "we don’t have funding why are we moving so fast." Beechwood School Update ...."Not the right time, I can't support it." Beechwood was approved to go K-8 for 2005/06 based on the • Trustee Duncan said, "We all want high academic Feb. 8 Board Meeting Boundary Committee Report in April 2004.1 have just received no­ achievement. Beechwood is doing a great job. Hav­ tice of a special Board meeting on Feb. 11 to reconsider the decision. ing a program mandatory is not a good choice." A fam­ Pupil Attendance Change (See separate report “Feb 11 Special” on this page) ily may not want I.B. and then must go to another For school year 2005/06, FSD schools will start after This January, the District distributed a questionaire to all. District school. He also questioned the cost. While he said he Labor Day. Currently the District has been losing 5th and 6th grade families asking about their interest in sending their was not against IB, he would not support the program $25,000-30,000 each year for the last 4 years with the student to Beechwood for 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Only the (IB) In­ at Beechwood. start date prior to Labor Day. While District staff is ternational Baccalaureate Middle School Years Program was identi­ • Trustee Ballard said that she strongly felt that the en­ aware of problems with 8th graders starting high school fied as the proposed program. Twenty-three District families ex­ tire Board needed to support this concept. She was summer school, they will continue to try to work with pressed interest. reluctant to have a 3 to 2 vote and therefore felt she the high school district on the calendar. Graduations According to Beechwood Principal Faassen, fourty-five students had to vote against the program. Not approved 2-3 will be moved to the afternoon due to the conflicts. have expressed interest in grade 6 and twenty-three for grade 7. Since (Bass, Duncan, Ballard) School will start after Labor Day with 7th grade orien­ all 6th grades will be part o f the IB program, three 5th grade tation being the Friday before Labor Day. There will Beechwood families objecting to the program have indicated they be no President's Week. The school year ending will will be transferring their children to other schools. Other News remain the same. Approved 5-0 Trustee Bass asked for the current projection numbers for next •Approved 5-0 to increase parking (30-40 spaces) at year's junior high schools. Ladera Vista 980, Nicolas 1170, Parks Richman School. Teachers Protest Lack of Contract 900, and Fisler 150. He pointed out that these projections differ and •Approved 4-1 (Bass No) to contract with an indepen­ dent currriculum callibrator that will evaluate the rig­ Over 200 teachers filled the District hallways and are markedly lower than the previous Boundary Study projections. orousness and grade level o f teacher programs in the boardroom, responding to the impass in negotiating a He questioned staff about the anticipated cost to adapt the school for classroom in order to make sure that teaching is at new contract. Protesting that the teachers have begun , junior high students. Staff responded that it will cost between grade level in each classroom. Feedback will be given the last seven school years without a contract, Ms. Bar­ $200,000 and $300,000 to adapt restrooms, media center, cafeteria to teachers and assistance provided in making sure bara Moore Fullerton Elementary Teachers Assoc. Presi­ and provide a science building. teaching material is at grade level. This is for the Title dent, spoke on behalf of the teachers. She pointed out 1 schools only. Trustee Bass and Duncan questioned that the District Administrative staff salaries have risen Two students and two Beechwood parents spoke in support of the the expense, Trustee Duncan stated that he felt is was to currently ranking 9th or in the top 4% for the county proposed program, while eight Beechwood parents spoke against. unrealistic to expect every child in a classroom to be school districts, while teacher salaries have remained Once again there were objections to the nature of the program for at grade level or above. Staff stated that students be­ at the county average. She also provided the Board with being too aligned with the United Nations, promoting a "political low grade level received intervention. the results o f a teacher survey. Out of 650 members, agenda" and "teaching religion.” •Approved 4-0 (Thornley absent) Staff asked to contract 392 responses have been received. 60% of the respon­ Others parents spoke o f a betrayal o f trust. They described how with a Financial Advisor to provide staff training in dents reported that they felt supported by their school involved parents and residents were in the development of Beechwood working with bonds. This way the District will be able site administration, but 66% felt unsupported by Dis­ as a "neighborhood school." They reported that they felt ignored to do the work inhouse. The bonds extend over a trict administration; 76% felt unsupported by the Su­ and barred from participating in the planning of a junior high pro­ twenty-five year period. perintendent, and 73% felt unsupported by the Board. gram at the school. It seemed to be already decided and they had no When asked about their perception of being treated input. In fact some parents feel that they have been "utterly disen­ • SHOWCASE GRANT: Kim Bewer, Acacia School professionally, 78% felt they were treated profession­ franchised" and will transfer their children to a different school for teacher and her students were selected as one of eight ally by their school site administration, but 43% felt 6th grade. programs for a Showcase grant. They were asked to they were treated unprofessionally by District admin­ One parent pointed out that the recent District survey was a "glossy present a program on the project they developed as a istration, 66% by the Superintentent, and 54% by the brochure," a sales pitch and not a real survey. No other program California Technology Assistance Grant recipient to Board. Also, 88% reported that their workload had choices were identified. Several parents also complained that the Dis­ several professional groups. greatly increased. In summarizing individual com­ trict never surveyed the Beechwood community about the • LOCKS OF LOVE: Ms. Abby Adams, Hermosa 5th ments, Ms. Moore stated that many teachers complained I.B.program. Another questioned the rush to start the program and grade student invited the Board to her first haircut about the increased workload, the afterschool and suggested longer planning and looking at other options. Describing when she will be donating her hair to "Locks of Love". evening required programs, and many complained of Beechwood as an excellent school with excellent feachers, several asked why change the program. 11 c • in i .. "leadership by fear and anger." February 11 Special Board Meeting www.RoyceEducation.com" Reverses Beechwood IB Decision After a contentious emergency meeting on gency meeting that new information had been February 11, the FSD Board approved in a 3- obtained. They also questioned the student The New SAT is here! 2 decision the International Baccalaureate numbers, and expressed their objections to Middle Years Program for Beechwood's new the program being pushed by staff, ignoring ARE YOU PREPARED ■ K-8 program. any parental input or considering other op­ During the meeting, 12 people including 10 tions. teachers spoke in favor of the program, which In approving the program, Trustees Royce Educational Institute knows how to get you ready. We have expert they described as outstanding and exciting for Sugarman, Thornley, and Ballard expressed instructors with years o f test preparation experience who can show you the staff and students. support of the Beechwood staff and their en­ secrets o f the New SAT and how to maximize your scoring potential. Com e find The 12 proponents consisting of parents and thusiasm for the program. Trustee Sugarman out what Royce is all about: community members went to great lengths in said that this program may make a "good describing the negative aspects of the program school program a great school program." In • DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REVIEW with one parent contacting the IB Director in their opposition both Trustees Bass and • COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE PREPARATION Geneva, Switzerland. They also expressed a Duncan cited concern over program expen­ • HIGHLANDS ABILITIES TESTING sense of betrayal by the Board calling an emer­ ditures in light of the District's financial situ­ gency meeting for a possible reversal of ation and deep concern over the polarization • FINANCIAL AID PLANNING Tuesday's night's Board negative vote. They and wide rift that the proposed IB program challenged the premise for calling this emer­ has created in the Beechwood community. 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Page 6 Fullerton Observer MID-FEBRUARY 2005 Historic Theatre Foundation FULLERTON Our Wi-Fi Selects New Board & Downtown Guest speakers and wireless demos, Executive Director to Lead product displays by various wireless tech firms and refreshments will kick the Fox Renovation off Fullerton’s wireless downtown zone on February 15. The event takes place One Hundred and twenty members, volunteers and at the Villa del Sol on the comer of Har­ friends of the Historic ‘Fox’ Fullerton celebrated at an bor & Wilshire from noon to 6pm. escrow closing party on Friday, February 4,h at Angelo Citizens are ihvited to bring their & Vinci’s Restaurant. laptops or other wireless gear to the Villa Incoming Foundation Board President, Todd Huffman, to test the system. The WiFi system will presented engraved plaques to Foundation Founder, cover a range of approximately 24 Chuck Estes, and out-going President Jane Reifer, in rec­ blocks. Those who wish to use the net­ ognition o f their dedication and commitment to preserv­ work will be required to register on-line ing the Fox from demolition. each time they access it. Newly hired Executive Director, David Cole was in­ The wireless gateway at city hall will troduced along with Board members Tom Tice, and Dave monitor usage and be able to control Earick. John Waite was introduced to a standing ovation bandwidth and restrict usage time, if as the Foundation’s outstanding volunteer. necessary. Use of the system is free for Leland Wilson, Mayor pro-tem; and Councilmember the first year. Although businesses in­ Sharon Quirk were in attendance representing the City terested in bringing the signal indoors of Fullerton. must pay $300 per site. Reportedly the David C ole spoke o f the Fox’s future restoration goal behind the free year is to attract projects and thanked the community for their dedication businesses and visitors to the downtown. to its preservation. The system is an outgrowth o f the Founders Jane Reifer and Chuck Estes will be mov­ Fullerton City Council direction which ing on. Reifer plans to pay more attention to her orga­ formed a high tech task force The Tech­ nizing business “Clutter Control, ” and Estes has ac­ nology Working Group to recommend cepted a position as Special Consultant of Program De­ how Fullerton could keep up with the velopment. As a composer and musician with ties to live Tom Elliot Wins “Name the Team” Contest new age of technology. theater, Estes will work on developing partnerships for Tom Elliot, owner of Pastimes Collectibles, a vintage sports shop at Villa de Sol, If successful the network will be ex­ future events in those areas as well as forging relation­ and David Maccia hold a giant check for $500 awarded to Tom as the winner of the panded to other areas of Fullerton. Fund­ ships with film distributors. He also sees the renovated “Name the Team” contest. Tom also suggested the logo using the old style “Flyer” ing for the system and the operating Fox as an ideal future meeting place for all kinds of other train. David was the runner up. The contest was held by the Golden Baseball League costs for the first year are being provided events. Boardmember Barb Buckler also has resigned; to promote Fullerton’s first professional baseball team. The new team will be named by Fullerton Redevelopment Agency. she is moving. “Fullerton Flyers” and have a logo that includes a train engine. The Golden Base­ Call Information Systems Manager Todd Huffman is the new Foundation president and ball League was founded by Safeway and seeks to set up teams in 12 California Hellen Hall for more info at 738-6538 Boardmember Tom Tice is overseeing construction. cities. For more info call 526-TEAM or go to www.goldenbaseball.com and pull or Economic Development Manager down the “Team” link to Fullerton or go visit Tom at his shop in the Villa del Sol Kay Miller at 738-6834. Man & Woman courtyard on Harbor at Wilshire in Downtown Fullerton. of the Year to be Congratulations Applications for Kevin Kim Honored at YWCA 667 ‘Night in Fullerton” Sought Congratulations are due for Tennis Pro Chocolate Fantasy Deadline to submit an application to participate in “Night in Kevin Kim who grew up in Fullerton, played Fullerton” is 4pm, Feb 17th. Fullerton organizations, artists, en­ tennis for Sunny Hills and recently reached Ticket are on sale now for YWCA of tertainers, or cultural groups with or without permanent sites should the third round o f the Australian Open and North Orange County annual Chocolate call Dannielle Mauk, special events coordinator for the City of was shown on ESPN. Fantasy which raises funds for programs Fullerton at 738-5332. Applications may be obtained at the Fuller­ Kevin, at 26 years old, has already had a serving 22,000 women, girls and fami­ ton Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona, at the comer of Wilshire in long career in tennis which he began to play lies. The evening features a fabulous din­ Downtown Fullerton. at the age of 6. When he was 16 he attended ner plus hundreds of chocolate desserts, The Palmer Tennis Academy in Tampa, a fountain overflowing with 22 pounds St. M a ry ’s School Florida and in 1996 won the boys’ 18 Na­ of rich Belgian milk chocolate to dip G loria Winkelmann and Pearl St. Mary’s School at the St. Mary’s Catho­ tional Title. He received a tennis scholarship strawberries or other goodies in. Also James Alexander w ill be Mann lic Church on Commonwealth will be clos­ to UCLA and turned pro in 1997. Since then chocolate martinis and live jazz music honored at the event. ing in June due to dwindling enrollment. he has played in competitions around the by the Tim Gil Trio. In addition there will Honored Most students are expected to move to St. world. His parents Andrew- and Ann Kim emi­ be a chance to win a $500 shopping cer­ Congratula­ Phillips. The school has been a Fullerton grated from Seoul, South Korea in 1960 and tificate, weekend getaways, or a beauti­ tions to Library fixture since it was founded in 1922. moved to Fullerton. He has a younger sister. ful blue topaz ring with diamond inlay Board President (donated by Carol Bankhead). Pearl Mann who The fun begins at 6pm on February has been named Specializing in all your local 25th. This year’s YWCA Man & Woman Attorney o f the o f the Year Jim Alexander and Gloria Year by the Or­ real estate needs! Winkelmann will be honored at the event ange County for their contributions as Fullerton busi­ Women Lawyers Cell: (714)287-4778 ness leaders. Tickets are $85 and can be Association. Pager: (714)409-1654 reserved by calling 871-4488. Fax: (714)986-1661

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I cannot help but think of Bel Canto as a South American novel, not only because it is set in South America, but because it has that atmosphere of magic that is common to many popular South American novelists Josie Bates has lived in Fullerton for about 15 years. She and her though author Ann Patchett actually resides husband Dave recently adopted Trixie, a Calico/Tortie mix cat, and in Tennessee. Josie likes hiking, camping, and reading. Josie worked at ConAgra Ann Patchett sets the scene at a dinner (formerly Hunt-Wesson, Inc.) for ten years until last March when party in the home of Vice-President Ruben she was laid off as part of the company consolidation in Omaha, Iglesias. The government has persuaded Mr. Nebraska. She is looking fo r work as an Inventory Planner or an Hosokawa, a powerful and influential busi­ nessman, to attend a birthday celebration by Inventory Control Manager. All of her experience is in promising a personal appearance by the manufacturing, having worked for a contract manufacturing great soprano Roxanne Coss. Mr. company prior to ConAgra. Hosokawa loves opera. February 27 @2PM It is the hope of the government that this dinner party will lead to a contract with Mr. Josie Bates: What are you reading? Jonathan Kirsch Hosokawa’s company; providing jobs and by Edward Rutherfurd prosperity for the nation. The Forest Book critic for the Los Angeles The party is luxurious perfection, with Times, Kirsch wrote, “God Against glowing candles, expensive rugs, foreign What is your book about? How did you select this the Gods,” exploring the era when dignitaries and ladies in silk dresses. Also This is historical fiction set in New book? My love o f reading has present at that evening, though uninvited, Forest in southern England beginning been cramped recently due to my the world turned from polytheism to are a group of terrorists, waiting only until in the early 11th century to the present job loss and buying brand new monotheism. the last note of the last song to plunge the day. It traces the story of several fami­ books can be quite expensive. To group into total darkness. lies in the area, and the events that remedy that I have attended the The dinner party quickly becomes a hos­ shape future generations. The Prides Fullerton Library Used Book sales tage situation, and the terrorists discover that and Furzeys were families eking out and found the supply and price per­ their intended target, el presidente, is not at a living in the forest as tenants to the fect for a dedicated reader. I am a the party. He is watching his soap opera. landlord. King William. The upper fan of historical fiction, loving the The terrorists now have dozens of useless class Albions owned an estate in the works of James Michener, Colleen people on their hands and an army waiting Forest. The monks at Beaulieu mon­ McCullough, Diane Gabaldon, and outside. astery worked vast parcels o f land. Jean M. Auel. These authors bring As time passes for those in the house, One chapter includes the Spanish in­ history alive for me with their vivid boundaries begin to blur, and it becomes vasion by sea onto English shores and accounts of life in another time. So impossible to imagine - or even desire - a the decimation o f the Armada in the when I discovered Edward life other than the one they are living. 1580s. Rutherfurd through his earlier Patchett has effectively created one beau­ Events are based in fact and the works London and Russka. I an­ tiful moment encapsulated in this novel. In­ author’s research is astounding. But ticipated a good read with The For­ dividual characters come into focus with the highlight is the characterizations est. heartbreaking clarity; as we are all held cap­ o f the people, and the generations are tive by the music that weaves through the finely detailed with their quirks and What else have you read tale until its ultimate conclusion. foibles. Some legendary real people lately? Drowning Ruth by Chris­ March 20 @ 2PM such as King Charles II appear among tina Schwarz. I finished Jay Leno’s To join Charlotte’s Book Club: the fictional characters adding real­ autobiography Leading with mv charlotte_bookclub @ yahoo.com ism to the stories. Chin before that. Both were pur­ Gordon Bakken Rutherford is considered a British chased used at the Library Book Professor of History at Cal State James Michenei* Michener mixed fic­ 1 Sale. Fullerton, Bakken edited AUTHOR tion and history in books such as Ha­ waii. Alaska, and Texas to tell the his­ What is your favorite “Encyclopedia of Women in the NIGHTS @ THE tory o f these places and Rutherfurd book? If I were to judge the best American West.” He teaches wrote books such as The Forest. Lon­ book I ever read by the number of Westward Movement and co­ FULLERTON don. Russka. and The Princes o f Ire­ times I read it, then Gone with the LIBRARY land to tell the history of these places. Wind with five re-reads would win. authored “Learning California Both authors write in the 700 to 900 But Michener’s work ranks num­ History.” Meet real authors, illustrators and sto­ page range and both emphasize his­ ber one with me. It’s just hard to rytellers from Southern California at the torical and fictional details. narrow down to one Centennial. Main & Hunt Branch Libraries. Every­ In my opinion, this is not Edward Alaska. Texas. The Covenant ... I one is invited to join in the fun and meet Rutherfurd’s best work. That would can’t decide. All lectures held in an author. Free. be London, a book that encompassed MAIN LIBRARY @ 6:45pm a more interesting story of a better- What will you read next? Room 130, Poliak Library • Feb 16: J.T. Cummins known area. However, The Forest It might be Amy Tan’s • March 2: Marianne Wallace was a good read and though lengthy The Hundred Secret Senses. Cal State Fullerton • March 16: Naomi Howland at 750 plus pages, it is perfect enter­ Books signed by the authors • April 6: Ann Whitford Paul tainment for these colder indoor days. • April 27: Sally Warner will be available for purchase. If you are a Fullerton resident and want to share a book you HUNT BRANCH LIBRARY @ 6:30pm are reading, please email Bill at [email protected] or • March 3: Sabina Rascol write him at the Fullerton Observer. Edited for the Fullerton > April 7: Gina Willner-Pardo Observer by Bill Enright, Librarian v

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forced him to retire from the prestigious He’s had a lot o f experience training American Beijing Wushu team in 1999. students. He has a lot of charisma. He’s patient,” “[The team] didn’t want to drop me, but Chen says. I went to professional hospital and they The two-time U.S. Wushu team member first said my arm would only be back to'50 saw DX perform in 1995 when he and the world- percent normal,” D X says, who is taking class Beijing Wushu Team captivated an audi­ an English language course at Mount San ence in UCI’s Barclay Theatre. “They looked Antonio College in Walnut. meta-human to me. What they could do with their Strength has returned to his arm and DX bodies, the jumps, the speed ... it was amazing.” recently visited China to once again train The demonstration inspired Chen, who began with the Beijing Wushu Team. But a ten­ studying Wushu in 1993, to accelerate his train­ don injury ended the champion’s com e­ ing and the young grasshopper eventually began back. No longer a teenager and having sus­ spending his summers training with Beijing team tained two injuries, DX says another come­ where he and DX became friends. back to the Beijing team isn’t likely. “We went out to eat a lot and he showed me DX succeeds the CSUF class’ former around,” Chen says o f his friendship. “When I instructor, Phillip Chen, a friend and CSUF was in China he’d always take care of me.” graduate, who has been practicing Wushu But before they hung out, they trained. Rigor­ for over a decade. ously. “I thought I had trained hard in the U.S., Chen pioneered the university’s Wushu but when I got to China, it was an experience class four years ago, the first of its kind in like no other,” Chen says. He describes a “typi­ the country, he says. A Wushu master in cal” day of training to becom e a Wushu master his own right, he taught the class from in Beijing: 2001-2004. Because o f his master’s pro­ gram at USC, Chen was no longer able to •Wake up at 6am *Run two miles ‘Have break­ teach the CSUF Wushu class he created. fast ‘Train Wushu from 9am until noon, one five- So he chose DX as his successor. “He has minute break "Two-hour break for lunch and nap the best technical experience bar none. •Train Wushu from 2pm-5pm ‘Lift weights for two hours *Eat dinner ‘Sleep. A t left: DX flies through the air. Below: Assistant Tommy Leng demonstrates form But there are some perks to being a member of the Beijing Wushu Team, DX says. His experience on the team allowed New Instructor a National Champ him to land a stuntman role in the 1999 Jet Li film “Love in the Turbulent Times,” H e ’s won championships, performed in movies and trained world-class sans try out or experience. “In China ... you don’t need to join the teams. N ow he ’5 teaching the Wushu class at Cal State Fullerton. union,” DX says. “I’m from the Beijing Wushu team, so ... they just let me in.” by Michael Ocampo DX brings with him a wealth of teach­ photos by Joshua Scheide ©2005 ing experience not only from interna­ tional teams, but also from the States. He At a lithe 5-feet-6 inches and 138 pounds, D X stresses the basics because he says moved to the United States in 2000 and Qiu Dong Xing describes himself as an un­ the basics are the foundation o f Wushu. since then has coached the Stanford and assuming, regular guy. But put a couple of “Anyone can do a punch, but how come Berkley Wushu teams, taught at the US broadswords in his hands and watch this mine looks different than yours?” he says. Wushu Academy in Virginia and trained martial arts master bend steel. “Students have to find the right way.” beginners in dojos scattered across Cali­ In front of a group o f Cal State Fullerton “Wushu is part of my life,” says the com- fornia. students, he kicks, twists and twirls, his petitor-tumed-teacher. Since the age of six, He plans to teach Fullerton students movements too fast for the eye to follow, DX has devoted himself to mastering the the “real” Wushu by focusing on the while his twin blades bend like ribbons at art of Wushu which he says has taught him basics. For starters, there are two funda­ his command. The unparalleled speed and discipline, brought him serenity and mental hand forms which all Wushu nov­ fluidity of his movements are characteristic strengthened his Chi, or inner energy. He ices must learn, Long Fist and Southern o f his discipline, Wushu, an ancient Chinese hopes to give his students a solid founda­ Fist. Long Fist is known for its vast, martial art that is fierce and precise, yet sur­ tion so that they too may apply Wushu to sweeping movements and aerial maneu­ prisingly graceful. their everyday lives. vers while powerful stances and an em­ Xing, who prefers to be called “DX” here Rooted deep in China’s history, Wushu phasis on punches are characteristic of the in the United States, has won gold medals, was originally a combative form o f mar­ Southern Fist form. tial art. Since then, its focus has shifted and honors and awards in his sport, and he is now Students will be taught the basics o f Long the university’s new Wushu instructor. it has become more sport-oriented, stress­ ing the precision and aesthetics of the per­ D O YOU DESIRE TO Fist because DX says mastering the form’s “It was intense to watch because he’s movements are essential in order to progress to moving so fast, flying, you don’t know where former and his form. In China, it is one of IMPACT THE LIVES OF more complex forms, such as weapons forms. he’s going next,” says Joshua Scheide, a se­ the top national sports in the nation of 1.1 TEENS? billion and even has its own branch of Students will be asked to demonstrate a Long nior photojournalism major. Fist form at the end of semester. In addition to study. Wushu is slated to be a demo sport A brief introduction and a battle cry be­ the form, students will be graded on their atten­ in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing. BECOME A gan the class. For 15 minutes DX and his dance, overall performance, attitude, and a writ­ Though many in the United States may assistant coaches each performed their own MOTIVATIONAL ten test and essay that will be assigned during not be familiar with the name Wushu, DX form to demonstrate the power and beauty the course. says most have witnessed the its extrava­ SPEAKER o f Wushu. DX is assisted by four assistant coaches who gantly lavish fight scenes in such block­ While some defied gravity by have more than a dozen years of experience and buster films as “Rom eo Must Die,” “Rush y ^Teen Awareness. Inc. corkscrewing through the air, others fleeted multiple awards between them. silently across the wooden gymnasium floor, Hour 2” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden V CHOICES Dragon.” Chen stresses that the class is not just for those accenting their stops with swift and deliber­ with martial arts experience, but for anyone in­ However, having been a film actor in ate strikes. After they dazzled their three SEXUAL HEALTH AND terested in improving the quality o f their lives dozen students, DX and his assistants drilled China, D X adds that though blockbusters R elationship e d u c a t io n by learning Wushu. Chen says having DX teach them for an hour with grueling stretches, “do a good job,” they tend to exaggerate the class is like “taking opera lessons from actors’ abilities. “[They] use a lot of wire. awkward stances and grunting punches. Pavarotti.” “He’s focusing a lot on the details, preci­ In China, we do real fight.” ♦ Paid Training But for those intimidated by being taught by Over the years DX has won numerous sion, making sure your stance is straight,” a world-class champion, Koser offers this bit competitions; trained national Wushu ♦ Paid Mileage says Christ Tate, one o f DX ’s four assistant o f advice: “Students should not be intimidated. teams from Poland, Japan, Taiwan and coaches. ♦ Part-Time Flexible Hours They key is, you’re going to be trained by the DX says his training consisted o f 8-hour Australia among others; has mastered nine best.of the best.” forms of Wushu; and is proficient in nearly ♦ Advancement Opportunities days exclusively devoted to Wushu for more In addition to his class at CSUF, DX is cur­ than 20 years. It is what won him six gold a dozen weapons including the broad­ sword, the Southern staff and the nine-sec­ rently auditioning for commercials, teaching medals in China’s annual Wushu competi­ private Wushu lessons at his studio and train­ tion, what gave him the expertise to train a tion whip. ing for U.S. Wushu competitions. number o f world Wushu teams and what But a broken arm while training for the Phone:714-525-5997 His one-unit class, officially titled “Wushu helped him becom e a film star with such 1999 Chinese Wushu games, a competi­ Chinese Martial Art: KNES 153,” meets on colleagues as Jet Li. tion for his eighth medal in the contest, Contact: KARMEL Mondays and Wednesdays in Room 202 from www.teenawareness.org 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m. in the Kinesiology & Health Science building. Curious students are welcome C omputers — Friends o r Foes? to observe. 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MID-FEBRUARY 2005 Fullerton Observer Page 9 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

by Ellen Ballard All the scholarly learning aside...the kids had a ball (a real snow­ ball !). They sledded, made snowmen, filled sand buckets with snow to make castles and got very wet and cold. The hot chocolate pro­ vided by classroom parent helpers was a welcome treat! W hen Teressa Green and Vicki Trendel decide to put their Mrs. Green and Mrs. Trendel wrote a grant to the Fullerton Edu­ heads together to teach the Kindergarten unit on weather....watch cational Foundation explaining why real snow would make such a out! difference as a culminating activity for their classes. The Learning about cloud formations, water evaporation and con­ Foundation’s Star-Power Grant committee thought the idea was a densation, weather cycles including hands-on experiments were winner and made the grant. The Foundation provided 14 teacher just a part of what the kindergartners learned from these two grants awarded to 9 different schools rewarding innovative teach­ terrific teachers. ers for “thinking outside the box.” The Foundation is proud to un­ The many parent classroom helpers can attest to the creativity derwrite these projects for Fullerton kids and prouder still of teachers and excitement these two terrific teachers bring to the classroom. who go the extra mile for their students. Alex finally has the opportunity to wear his In the classrooms, I saw students writing about weather, mak­ I can hardly wait to see the class video ing graphs charting weather cycles, and reading the many books production, which was created as part of the about everything weather related. Students listened to stories project. I know it will deserve an Oscar! about all kinds o f weather, watched the video “A Snowy Day,” and even had a homework assignment based on Lois Ehlert’s book Snowballs. Students also made ceramic snowman trivets and snowman stocking figures. They painted, experimented and talked weather for days! As a very special treat, the teachers arranged to have 8-tons of snow delivered to Laguna Road School so the students could experience real snow. The kids were told to come to school in snow clothes, bring warm mittens or gloves and wear boots. A change of clothes was also needed, as they quickly learned...snow is cold and wet! The teachers told their classes to use their senses to experi­ ence snow in a variety of ways. Mrs. Trendel said, “Having real snow will contribute to their understanding o f solids, liquids, gases and the water cycle as the class watches the snowmen melt and evaporate over the next week.” Also, after Snow Day, stu­ dents will perform science experiments, recording their obser­ vations, and as Mrs. Green stated, “Document their day with drawings, writing, and a multi-media presentation.”

Angela, Ashley & Aisha and their snowman friend. Michelle packs snow into a bucket.

Connor and his dad created this snowman together.

Stephen and his dad Mike (former Mayor of Fullerton) m m ' share hot chocolate. Tommy thought “Snow Day ” was terrific!

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muter train was pulled by a locomotive. So, Commander USNR (Ret) Kendall Neisess we have two commuter trains, plus another o f Fullerton, has received a letter from the TOPICS locomotive standing idle on an adjacent office of Department of Transportation Sec­ track, involved in the same crash. Casual­ retary Norman Mineta, wherein it is stated by Dick Hutchins [email protected] ties occurred on both trains. “While there is no appropriate mechanism Whether a locomotive is in the front or for DOT to revisit the Navy’s decision to dis­ CENTERLINE SURVIVAL ? rear o f a train makes little difference in a pose o f El Toro, data presented in the June crash, according to George Elsmore, Cali­ 2004 DOT airport study support the concern On Feb 5th the O C Register reported fornia PUC program manager of the rail for development of adequate aviation capac­ “End of the line for CenterLine,” and the safety division. Passenger cars with cabs ity in the region. We will continue to work LA Times proclaimed “CenterLine in front are reinforced to help withstand with representatives of local communities for Headed for Back Burner.” crashes and are equipped with bumper-like solutions to ensure sufficient capacity is The light rail system, which had al­ devices meant to push the debris from the available to meet the region’s aviation ready been shortened from a 28-mile path of a train. In this case some of the metal needs.” route to one o f only 9.3-miles, due to a got under the train and acted as a derailer. William A. Bloomer, Brigadier General, lack of political and community support, The same thing could have happened to a US Marine Corps (Ret), former command­ was a project bom out of the Measure M locomotive. However, the heavier locom o­ ing General of El Toro Maiine Corps Air sales tax increase for transportation, ap­ tive would provide more protection be­ Station (and avid pro-airport advocate) has proved by OC voters in 1990. However, tween the crash and the passengers. An­ said, “No sensible person who lives outside it was also dependent on Federal and other factor was that the wheels of the SUV So. California can believe that Orange State matching funds which have not were lodged between the ties. When the County would choose to tear up 10,000 foot materialized. Neither Federal nor State train hit the vehicle instead o f it being runways on a 4,700-acre property, sur­ funds appear to be forthcoming in the thrown out o f the way, it was crushed be­ rounded by a “buffer zone” of approximately near future. In view o f State budget con­ neath the train. And that is the rest o f the 14,000 acres, where no school or residence straints, and in order to reduce the defi­ We Appreciate You! story. currently exists, to create a massive commer­ cit, more than $1.3 billion in transporta­ In the photo above, City Landscape cial development and park requiring substan­ tion funds are to be cut from the proposed Department’s Ralph Vieyra holds the door of EL TORO: NOT DEAD YET? tial environmental cleanup. It makes no sense 2005-06 State budget through the suspen­ the elevator open for a Metrolink customer at The City Los Angeles and the County of to fly into the shortest commercial jet run­ sion of Proposition 42. The previous two the Fullerton Train Station. Ralph and his fa­ Los Angeles legislators continue in their way in the US (John Wayne Airport’s single year’s suspensions added to this will to­ ther both work for the City. Among his vari­ efforts to force a commercial airport at the 5,700-foot runway) when only seven miles tal $3.4 billion transferred from the trans­ ous duties at parks and public areas all over closed El Toro Marine Base. Despite the away lies this huge unused airfield. To as­ portation fund to the general fund which town is keeping the Train Station elevator, passage of Measure “W” by Orange County sume that JWA, currently at or near its 8.4- would, reportedly, be paid back over a benches, and landscaping spruced up. Unfor­ citizens, the recent annexation by the City million annual passenger capacity, will con­ 15-year period without interest. So, it is tunately the elevator is often targeted by graf­ o f Irvine, and the anti-airport action by the tinue to meet the air transportation require­ easy to see why there is no money for fiti and has become an ongoing chore to keep Board o f OC Supervisors, airport backers ments of Orange County in the future is just transportation projects. looking its best. “It is too bad that some kids continue to press for success. State Sena­ plain nonsense.” OCTA committee members, who voted don’t realize that someone has to repair the tor and LA Mayoral candidate Richard 7-0 to drop the $ 1.2-billion rail line, in­ damage they do,” said one Train Station cus­ Alarcon has introduced a bill (SB-32) to AMTRAK FUTURE in DOUBT stead favor a $900-million dedicated Bus tomer. Mr. Vieyra says he enjoys his job and create a regional airport authority with full The new Congress is now in session and Rapid Transit (BRT) system that would that his Supervisor Wayne Elms and the City powers over the El Toro property. the White House budget for fiscal year 2005- operate on the same route as planned for o f Fullerton are great to work for. According to OC Supervisor Norby, 06 has been unvieled. According to news the CenterLine, between John Wayne “The Department of Transportation has for­ reports there will be no subsidy for Amtrak Airport and the Santa Ana much the same as for the mally rejected a proposal by the Fullerton in this budget. Therefore, it remains to be Metrolink station via South City Council (approved on a 3-2 vote) to seen what will happen as the budget works The full 18- CenterLine. Limited stops Coast Plaza, Bristol Street and would be established and traffic operate the airport, and the Navy Dept, is its way through Congress. Stay tuned to this SantaAna College. The full 18- member OCTA signals would give priority to the determined to go ahead with auctioning off station. member OCTA Board is sched­ Board is buses. the property. Even without federal support, RAILROAD DAYS uled to take the matter up at the scheduled to Curitiba, Brazil is a 35-year however, an airport authority (as envisioned VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Feb 14th meeting to determine in the Alarcon bill) could acquire the prop­ success story for operation of a RailRoad Days is coming up May 7 & 8 the future of the project and ex­ take the matter erty by buying it directly from the Navy Bus Rapid Transit system. It has and volunteers are needed to help with en­ plore the possibility of transfer­ Dept., or from any subsequent buyers up at the Feb been the model used by many tertainment, parking, setting up, and numer­ ring the $300-million Measure through eminent domain. It could then 14th meeting to communities in North America ous other duties. If you are interested visit M funds to another mass tran­ overturn local zoning restrictions and build including Los Angeles (Valley the Fullerton Railroad Assoc office at the sit project. determine the the airport.” Busway) and Sacramento, where Train Station or call 278-0648 The 28-mile CenterLine was future of the a new BRT service began in originally conceived, over 10 January 2004...And now, per­ project and Many o f Fullerton’s established, independent auto repair shops have closed, or years ago, as the beginning of explore the haps, for Orange County. a rail system that would even­ It has been nearly 15 years are under new management, but FREEK’s GARAGE, IN C. is still in operation tually cover some 87 miles possibility of since Measure M was passed by with the same quality management o f 35 years! We would like you to become a throughout Orange County. transferring voters. Although the freeway and Also, it was thought at the time the $300- bus systems have been much im­ part o f our “Family of Satisfied Customers.” that a commercial airport would proved by it, we are still waiting be established at El Toro. Al­ million for the mass transit system that though population and traffic Measure M is deserved and needed by the congestion continues to grow at funds to people o f Orange County. We a rapid pace in Orange County, Freeks Garage, Inc. another mass hope that this OCTA Board of Richard T. Dixon (Lake Forest Directors can get the job done in 321 S. Highland Ave., Fullerton CA 92832 Mayor-Pro-tem and newly ap­ transit project. spite o f the criticism for what­ pointed OCTA Boardmember) ever they decide. Ask us about our famous Car Care Club Membership says, “I don’t think a “countywide light-rail system is needed for METROLINK SAFETY ISSUES Orange County. I think an enhanced bus Anytime there is a serious accident involv­ system is less intrusive and people are ing a commuter train the issue of safety is the WE NOW OFFER To hear about the used to seeing buses on the street now.” number one topic of discussion. Rail transit is, This statement doesn’t seem to agree with by far, one of the safest modes of urban trans­ QUALITY REPAIR interesting history of the CSUF survey results of last year, portation. The “push-pull” operation is a ON MERCEDES & FREEK’s GARAGE, Inc. which revealed that a majority of Orange widely used method throughout the North BMW’s, as well as County voters were favorable to a light American rail transit industry, but comes into and information about rail system. Another interesting note is question in such instances as the recent disas­ our known quality that the projected cost of the original 28- ter in Glendale. Also, there is a renewed inter­ service on ALL services we offer, call mile system was little more than double est in safer rail crossings. The facts indicate DOMESTIC & the current projected cost of the 9.3-mile that neither was responsible for this tragedy our FREE consumer system. As time goes by the price goes since it was caused, entirely, by one individual JAPANESE awareness hotline at up. trying to commit suicide at the cost of many vehicles. So, after a decade of planning and study injuries and lives lost. 888-680-0113, ext. 86004 expenditure of more than $68-million, the According to the investigation of the acci­ CenterLine appears to be out and a Bus dent, in which the coach (pushed by the loco­ Rapid Transit system seems to be the fo­ motive) hit the SUV, it was discovered that Come by and see our Book of Testimonials provided by cus. However, not all is lost since the ba­ some of the debris caught between the rails our most valued customers, and see why they choose sic structure o f the BRT including the and the coach wheels caused the train to derail FREEK’s GARAGE to service their vehicles. width o f the exclusive lanes, strength of and jack-knife across the tracks into other the concrete and type of stations, is very trains. The car involved on the second com- Please Stop By & Introduce Yourself! Dan Barron and his wife Connie have been taking care of customers’ auto-repair needs in our community for over 35 years. Dan’s history with Freek’s includes roles as technician, manager and owner. Connie worked with her father, Howard Turner $75 (714)879-8444 (now retired and happily farming in Iowa), at Baughman & Turner for 18 years, and RING has been side-by-side with Dan for the past 16 years. Please stop by, or phone to say e r s hello. Ask someone you know about our service. 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Af Left: The Doobie Brothers during their 85- minute set where the gray-haired rockers entertained the black-tie crowd.

At Right: CSUF students performed an opening number.

era star as emcee, and, best o f all, some good Brothers. Mixing songs from their new CD old fashioned rock and roll. with standards such as Jesus is Just A lright The Theater and Dance performers, accom­ and Takin ’ it to the Streets, the band brought panied by the Titan Swing Band, kicked things the audience (including members o f the pub­ off with a musical introduction for emcee Rod lic who purchased tickets to this part o f the 10™ Annual Gala Puts CSUF Gilfry. After Gilfry’s moving performance, the show) to its feet. It’s not every day that gray­ students tap-danced a welcome for university haired rockers play for a black-tie crowd, but Front & Center president Dr. Milton Gordon, who introduced the combination was a success. this year’s recipient o f the Orange County Ti­ An event like Front and Center takes about Theater and Dance performers. To top tan Award, Paul Folino. Chairman and CEO of a year to plan and reflects the hard work and by Cherie Lutz Pizarro it all off, net proceeds ($1 million over Emulex Corporation, Folino was honored, not contributions of many people. Several alumni Photos by Pat O’Donnell the past ten years) provide scholarships for his business acumen and his high tech re­ provided their services at reduced rates, and to the school’s Presidential Scholars. sume, but for his philanthropy. Folino has con­ emcee Gilfry donated his time. But all that For the past ten years, CSUF has feted its Held at the Arrowhead Pond, this tributed to the capital campaign for building a hard work will have been well spent if busi­ corporate donors at an extravaganza known year’s event was a night to remember. new College o f Business and Economics and ness leaders heed Folino’s call to “set the table as Front and Center. The event recognizes Guests, wearing black tie and sparkly serves on the board for that College. for others.” As Gilfry said, it was an evening school benefactors, honors individuals who dresses, were treated to a champagne re­ After the awards, it was time for everyone to for “dream enablers.” have made significant contributions to the ception, beautifully decorated tables, ex­ get rowdy - with 70’s rock band, the D oobie community, and showcases the university’s cellent food, a CSUF alumnus turned op-

A t left: Front & At left: Center Blue Fullerton Ribbon Committee Rotary Club chair Rodger President Talbott; emcee and Bob Savage Titan alumnus presents opera star Rodney grants to Gilfry; recipient of community the OC Titan charities Award, Emulex and school CEO Paul Folino; music and CSUF departments President Milton on the night Gordon o f the event.

Rotary Event Scores $24,000 for COLUMBIA MORTGAGE Charities & School Music Dept. The Fullerton Rotary Club’s 15th Annual Act II featured graduates from the three Concert at Plummer Auditorium benefited schools that who have gone on to profes­ four charities and three school music depart­ sional musical careers throughout the world is Celebrating ments with a shared $24,000. The groups in­ including: soprano Maria Lazarove, aFUHS cluding The Boys & Girls Club, CSUF Dept, and CSU Long Beach alumnus who was o f Music, FIES, Fullerton College Dept, o f featured in the Broadway version of “La Our 40th Anniversary Music, Fullerton School District Education Boheme”; soloist Brook Wilke, a graduate Foundation, St. Jude Medical Center Outreach of Fullerton College who was accompanied in Fullerton!!!!! Services For Children, and the YM CA o f by the Fullerton College Jazz Band; and bass North Orange County were awarded the do­ singer Richard Kinsey, a CSUF grad who is nations on-stage at the event. best known for his Broadway role as Inspec­ Act I o f the Concert themed “Broadway,: tor Javert in “Les Miserables.” He has Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow,” featured played the role in London, San Francisco, award winning musical groups from Fuller­ Canada, Korea, Australia, and various coun­ ton Union High School’s Academy of the Arts tries in Africa. F ullerton’s Home Loan Specialist Jazz Choir and Band; the superior rated Cho­ As the evening concert concluded, MC rus and Band from Fullerton College and Griff Duncan praised the performers and Since 1965!!!! “Preeminents,” a touring musical theatre thanked the professional entertainers for group from CSUF consisting of eight highly donating their time in order to create a suc­ gifted singers and dancers. cessful benefit for the community charities and schools. Internet Rates with Personalized Service!!! We Transfer Photos to (714) 871-6765 DVD & Video... b Great Gifts for: Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Birthdays, Mother & Father Days...ect...

Columbia Mortgage Corporation Office (714) 447.1814 1513 East Chapman Avenue Cell Phone (714) 553.5639 Fullerton CA 92831 Michael Desmond Studios “Let us produce your next project” Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library Page 12 Fullerton Observer ART & MUSEUMS MID-FEBRUARY 2005 ♦FULLERTON MUSEUM: • OPTS ARTISTS COLLECTIVE , REVIEWED 738-6545 www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/mu- www.ootsarts.org 707-i S. St. College by Cherie Lutz Pizarro seum 301 N. Pomona Ave & Wilshire Blvd, 447-3386 [ “THE ORANGE GROOVE: ORANGE •FEB 19: 7pm-midnight opening with live COUNTY’S ROCK N’ ROLL HIS­ music & DJ $5donation at the door. Body Worlds 2 at the TORY” The exhibit curated by Rich­ • FEB 22: 6pm-10pm viewing in a relaxed ard Smith and Jim Washburn celebrates atmosphere. “THE TIME .IS NOW” California Science Center the county’s impact on popular music if you missed the January opening, you There’s good news for everyone who wanted using rare photos, instruments and ar­ must be getting itchy for some OOTS to see the Body Worlds display at the Califor­ tifacts. Woven throughout will be a trib­ & Company. Old friends and new are nia Science Center but couldn’t get tickets. ute to Leo Fender who began manu­ invited to view some o f the best local Body Worlds 2, with all new specimens, has facturing the Fender Stratocaster in and national art shown right here in our already opened and will run through March Fullerton 50 years ago. The exhibit is own backyard. Actually, right here in 27th. The original Body Worlds was the most open noon to 4pm on Tues, Wed, Fri, our own Warehouse Gallery. Featured popular exhibit the Science Center has ever had, Sat & Sun and noon to 8pm on Thurs. artists will include Edward Sanders, C. attracting more than 650,000 visitors during its Admission is $4/adults; $3/students & Finley, Suda Skyrus, Mark Miller, six-month run; the museum even kept the doors seniors; $1/children 6-12 and free for ■ MUCKENTHALER: 1201 W. Malvern, OOTS Alumna Jocelyn Schneider and open around the clock during the final day of kids under 5 and to Museum Members, Fullerton 738-6595 www.muckenthaler.org others o f the solid seven OOTS crew. the display. -thru May 22. “VANISHING WORLDS: THE ART OF Works include paintings, mixed media, Just what is Body Worlds? It’s a collection photography, and instalations. Magic of donated bodies (all donors remain anony­ ■CAL STATE FULLERTON: CULTURAL ADORNMENT” -thru April 17th. The exhibit celebrates the techniques Musical Musings by one o f our favor­ mous) that have been preserved through Titan student Union Gallery and styles o f personal cultural adornment ite DJs, with a possible live music spe­ “plastination,” a process that replaces the 800 N. St. College, Fullerton by indigenous people from Africa, Asia and cial guest. body’s fluids with plastic. Each cadaver dem­ 278-3262 or 278-2037. •MARCH 19: 7pm-12am Opening with onstrates a different facet of the human organ­ “As Above So Below” by LITA the Americas, The Art o f Adornment in­ live music & DJ. $5 donation at door. ism - from the skeletal system, to the muscu­ ALBUQUERQUE & MITCHELL cludes not only jewelry, but all forms of bodily ornamentation, including head­ lature, to the organs, to the circulatory system. DeJARNETT Documents one o f the dresses and textiles. This is the first show ■ WESTEN D GALLERY . 109 N. Harbor Written explanations are displayed next to each most ambitiously conceived and deftly o f its kind on the West Coast and quite a Blvd., next to Alexander’s Jewelers specimen, and visitors can rent audiotapes with realized works of public art in recent rare show for the United States. downtown Fullerton is featuring the headsets that provide even more information. years com posed of granite, glass, steel, • February 27: paintings of RO SE THOM AS through Finally, display cases hold smaller sections of water & grass. March 31st with an opening reception bodies - showing what they look like when ■ATRIUM GALLERY: Pollack Library, 2-4pm- Guided Tour of the exhibit & Slide/ Lecture presentation by Wolfgang on March 5th from 5pm-9pm. Also healthy, and what happens when disease takes CSUF, 800 N State College Blvd. 278- Schlink, owner of Tribal Earth Gallery. showing the paintings of highly ac­ over. 2633 “THE BRUSH OF XING JIE with traditional foods claimed local artist STEVE The Body Worlds exhibit sits at the intersec­ (JASON) CHEN” a Study of Tech­ 6-9pm - Benefit Dinner from the Americas, Africa, and Asia as well M ETZGER. 447-9378. tion o f science and art. People with medical nique & M otif in Chinese Painting. - as a gallery talk and “try on” session of ex­ and scientific backgrounds browse next to art­ thru April 9 ■ ANAHEIM MUSEUM: 778-3301 hibit pieces. RSVP: 738-6595 ists with sketchpads, and everyone views the 241 South Anaheim Blvd bodies with a certain dignity. No one titters, ■C SUF GRAND CENTRAL : ■FULLERTON COLLEGE: “ENTRE FRONTERAS: Between Bor­ and no one seems grossed out. It’s just a way 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana 321 E. Chapman Ave. 992-7329. ders” Photography by world renown, to learn about the human body that has never 567-7233 or 567-7234 “JUSTIN SWEET: Artist-in-Residence” National Geographic Photographer been available before. For more information, “ROSEMARY FEIT COVEY” Opening Reception; Monday March 7th Diana Molina depicting divisions in ter­ g o to www.califomiasciencecenter.org or call Printmaker Covey was a 1998 recipi­ from 5pm to 7pm. March 8: Community ritory, language, culture, sexuality, rac­ (213) 744-7540. ent of a Rockefeller Foundation Grant. Lecture & Demonstration at Wilshire Au­ ism, politics, & spirituality of Bom in Johannesburg, South Africa, ditorium, 7pm. Exhibit thru April 2. Tarahumara, Zapotec, Maya, Mestizo Covey has illustrated many books and and Hispanic cultures, -thru April 23 has been commissioned by the New ■BREA GALLERY: 990-7730 Brea Civic Artist Reception York Times and The Washington Post. ■VERONESE GALLERY CAFE & Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center - thru March 419 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton Circle, Plaza level, Brea 5pm-9pm • MARCH 5 “KIT KUBE” artist-in-residence is a ki­ 578-8265 “MADE IN CALIFORNIA” 20th An­ netic sculptor who works with light, A block from the Fullerton Public Library just nual Juried Show -thru March 11. 70 taking interesting discarded metal ob­ before you get to Richman Ave. Great place pieces in a variety of media selected by jects which he machines into moving for coffee, tea, boba, a light breakfast or this year’s juror Alma Ruiz, Assoc. Cu­ PAINTINGS sculptures shot through with projected lunch and high quality art exhibits. rator MOCA in LA. “MADE IN CALI­ light, -thru March 20 FORNIA” 20th Annual Juried Show - thru March 11.70 pieces in a variety of media selected by this year’s juror Alma Ruiz, Assoc. Curator M OCA in LA. 45th Annual “EARTHWORK CHILDREN’S ROSE THOMAS W ORKSHOP” inspired by the Art of Robert Smithson: Feb 12 from 10:30am www.rosethomasart.com HIIalaCRBST FESTIVAL) to noon. Create collages with natural materials. For kids ages 6-12 (& 5 year olds accompanied by an adult) $5 in­ March 1 thru March 31 of FIN E SE T S cludes matierials and instruction. Call 990-7100 to register. • EILEEN KREMEN GALLERY: February 25. 26. 27 619 N. Harbor Blvd. 879-1391 “MULTI-MEDIA EXHIBIT” features 109 N. HARBOR Friday: 10am-5pm work of figurative sculptor SUSAN DOWNTOWN FULLERTON Saturday: 10am-5pm HAWKINS. She is on the faculty of Fullerton College, -thru April 15 447-9378 Sunday: ll:30pm-5pm •PASTELART GALLERY: 622 N. Harbor 680-0732 Featuring paintings o f “SUNG-NAM SU WEST END" & KATHERINE SU” plus art instruc­ • Artwork for Sale • Gallery Exhibits G A L L E B y • Artist Demonstrations tion. • Children's Art Workshops OPEN: • Arts & Crafts Wed - Sun • Noon-4pm • Food & Entertainment $5/adults $2/students & seniors

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•Feb 27: 2-4pm- Gallery Tour & Slide Lecture “Barter, Blood & Beauty: Beads in the Age of Discovery” by Wolfgang Schlink owner of Tribal Earth Gallery •Feb 27: 6-9pm Benefit Dinner featuring traditional foods from the Americas, Africa and Asia & “Try On” session of exhibit pieces. $75

2000 West Road • La Habra Heights Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W Malvern Avenue, Fullerton (714) 738-6595 www.hillcrest-church.org (From Euclid @ Buena Vista) www.muckenthaler.org Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library MID-FEBRUARY 2005 MUSIC Fullerton Observer Page 13 Feb 25: “Local Sounds” MUSIC: CSUF CSUF.Performing Arts/ Little Theatre/ and Teen Band Night Recital Hall, 800 N. State College, Fullerton Independence Tickets: 278-3371 Park Feb 17: PAVEL STEIDEL, guitar, 8pm. $20. One The hottest area music of the most widely celebrated soloists of his gen­ groups will be in the spot­ eration. Steidl known forTiis unique compositions light Friday, Feb 25, when and has played in over 30 countries. A Master the City hosts “Local • Class will be held at 7pm $10 Sounds” Teen Band Night at Feb 25: ALISON EDWARDS, This faculty pianist Independence Park located is active as both soloist and chamber musician per­ at 801 W. Valencia Drive Understated forming recitals nationally. She is currently a (next to the DMV). The performs Feb 25 member of the Palo Verde Trio, Roselle Trio and event runs from 6pm to the Fries-Edwards Duo. The program will include 10pm in the Park gymna­ Beethoven Sonata in F Minor, Opus 57, Debussy sium, and is open to teenagers 18 and under. Refresh­ Images Book I, selections from Liszt “Annees de ments and games as well as music by several area teen Above: Friends of Jazz Mardi Gra event raised $20,000for Pelerinage: Italie” and Prokofiev Sonata No. 6 in bands are included in the $5 per person admission. The local jazz scholarships. And everyone had fun doing it as you A Major. six bands included in the evening event are: FOR ALL can see from the parade led by “raised in Orleans" GM Wayne! March 11: DIAMETRIC ENSEMBLE is a new WE KNOW, ZEXASAX, NO REFLECTION, chamber ensemble for the 21st century. Members SALIMUS, CLADESINE NIGHTS, and UNDER­ • MoLLA. MARCH 2: CAJUN FAIS DO compose pieces in styles ranging from jazz to STATED. Call Rachel Gorman at 738-6586 for more 628 Alamitos, Long Beach. DO featuring BeauSoIeil with world music combining musical styles that are dia­ information. Tickets; (562)437-1689 Michael Doucet and the Savoy metrically opposed to create a new and original artistic experience. An unusual and intriguing www.molla.org Doucet Cajun Band playing combination of instruments and musician/compos- Feb 26: FLAMENCO w/ red honed down, hard core Cajun ers, the ensemble is led by baritone saxophonist/ hot RICARDO CHAVEZ - music at the Cerritos Center Per­ flutist Brad Hubbard. Works to be performed in­ 8pm $30 forming Arts Center, 12700 Cen­ clude the premiere of Ken Walicki’s “OX the M arch 12:A N IG H T IN ter Court Dr. Cerritos. The trio MORON.”'8pm OAXACA - 8pm has been performing and record­ March 12: WOMEN’S ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC $30 includes show & food. ing together since 1977, LISTENING ROOM welcomes works by guest and has five CDs on the composer Pauline Oliveros and others by an ac­ Arhoolie label. They claimed group of women composers, noon to 4pm have toured worldwide March 12: LECTURE/DISCUSSION w/ appearing at many PAULINE OLIVEROS & OTHER WOMEN prestigious venues and COM POSERS 4:30pm-6pm. Pauline Oliveros’ festivals from Newport life as a composer, performer, and humanitarian cafe Folk to Berlin Jazz, to is about opening her own and others’ sensibilities the Smithsonian & in the many facets of sound. Since the 1960s she IDALGO more.Tickets (800) has influenced American Music profoundly Modern Southwest 300-4345 or through her work with improvisation, meditation, photo courtesy Greg Goodhart electronic music, myth, and ritual. All of Olivero’s Restaurant & Bar www.cerritoscenter.com work emphasizes musicianship, attention strate­ gies, and improvisional skills. March 5: Servite High Feb 11-27: MY WAY, A Classical Guitar Ensemble TRIBUTE TO • Feb 28: PIANIST LANG LANG w/ CHINA The Servite High Classical Guitar Ensemble will FRANK SINATRA - PHILHARMONIC - 8pm at Orange County Lunch perform in a free concert at 8pm at the Fullerton at La Mirada Theatre Performing Arts Center. Program includes n : oam- : opm Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Ave at Wilshire, 3 2 3 for Performing Arts, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Overture to the Tsar’s Bride, a block from Downtown Fullerton. The talented 14900 La M irada Hu Yanjun/Wu Zuqiang’s Moon Reflections, young musicians will perform selections by Rachmanioff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Happy Hour Blvd, La Mirada. Tick­ Albeniz, Bach, Diabelli, Giuliani, Handel, Mayuer, Op. 43, Guo Wenjings’ Das Lied von Der Erde 5pm-7pm ets 994-6310. A tal­ Pachelbel, Sor, Tarrega, Vivaldi and more in both ented quartet of singers (Song of the Earth) and Bartok’s The Miraculous solo and ensemble formats. Seating is on a frist including Damon Mandarin Suite, Op. 19. A pre-concert lecture by come, first served basis. For more info call the Mu­ Dinner Kirsche, Nikki Sean Heim will begin at 7pm. $95 Tickets: (949) seum at>738-6545 from 5:30pm Crawford, Kevin 553-2422 or www.PhilharmonicSociety.org Earley & Tami Tappan Damiano directed by Nick DeGruccio LIVE AT STEAMERS - GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! 305 N Harbor present a 56- song re­ *FEB 21: Arlene & The Guys Big view that gives audi­ ( I lf H i 9 P ® Band w/ Jennifer Hart & Bill (at the Villa del Sol, 1§El m m - : 1 Lymperis in Downtown Fullerton) ences an evening o f som e o f the greatest •FEB 22: Dave Goldberg/Duane ( 7 1 4 ) 4 4 7 - 3 2 0 2 music o f the 20th cen­ Allen Quartet w/ Evan Stone & tury. Roger Shew

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HITS & J »Mondavs: Diabetes Support •Feb 16: John Glenn March 1: National Youth Service Day On the second Monday o f each month Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Deadline Organizations and businesses wish­ MISSESJ The Sweet Peas Diabetes Support Green St. Pasadena Tickets:(213) ing to participate in the National Youth Service Group meets at the St. Jude’s Com ­ 365-4500 Distinguished Speaker Se­ Day event scheduled for April 16,2005 must have by Joyce Mason munity Services Building located at ries JOHN GLENN was the first their information in by March 1st to be listed in 130 Bastanchury Ave. The meetings ©2005 American to circumnavigate the the promotional materials. There are many oppor­ begin at 7:30pm and usually last about Earth. Known for his integrity, com ­ tunities to participate in the health fair on the day two hours. The group founded in 1984 mon sense & leadership in the Sen­ of the event including a 10 x 10 space for $50 by Joan Taylor offers support and edu­ ate, Glenn tells a story of devotion, (fees for non-profits are waived); donating prod­ cation about diabetes. No charge. courage & honor. 8pm ucts or cash that will be used to secure event at­ BEING JULIA: Open to interested public. Call Joan tractions. Partners for the event include the City A Hit and a Miss for more info at 828-2977. •Feb 18-March 24: o f Fullerton, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club; and the Nixon Library Speakers Fullerton School District After-School Program. Based on W. Somerset Maugham’s •Wednesdays: Independence 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, The event will involve over 1200 elementary novella Theatre about a London ac­ After Sight Loss presented by the 993-5075 www.nixonlibrary.org school students and their families and encourage tress at the peak of her career, “Being 'Braille Institute on Wed from 9:30 • Feb 18 & 19 & 2CL Buffalo Soldiers’ a healthy lifestyle. For more info call Shannon Julia” is slim on plot but loaded with to 11:30am, beginning March 16 at VisionQuest Traveling Museum Spradley at 738-6585 at City of Fullerton Com ­ fine acting. Annette Bening, gifted the Fullerton Senior Center. Free with reception and program honoring munity Services. Ask her about the “Wish List.” in all of her films, brings to the role of eight-week seminar will teach par­ Black veterans at 3pm, Feb 19. 993- Julia the self confidence and panache ticipants new techniques in personal 5075 for details. March 5: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOT­ that a famous West End actress would management including shopping, ori­ • March 17: Meet Ari Fleischer former ERS PUBLIC FORUM ON have. entation & mobility, handwriting, Bush Press Secretary. Lecture: GROW TH: A public forum on Our Growing Julia Lambert is the toast o f the closet, drawer & kitchen organization, 10:30am population and A Vision for 2020. In the year 2020 London stage in the late 1930’s. when sight begins to fade. Also in­ » March 24: Meet Newt Gingrich. Lec­ will we have: Uncontrolled growth? Diminished Hitler’s armies are beginning to ap­ cludes info on the Braille Library ser­ ture: 2:30pm; Book Signing: 3:30pm open space? Crowded schools? Congested roads? pear in newsreels and headlines, but vices and community resources^ Free Limited water? We hope these things don’t hap­ at the moment Londoners are still en­ for visually impaired, their family pen. D o we have plans to avoid them? This panel chanted with the theater and charmed members, friends, caregivers and to Feb 25: YWCA of three experts will discuss these questions in an by their favorite actress. Julia, mar­ teachers. Call 821-5000 or 738-6305 Chocolate Fantasy open forum Sat, March 5, from 10am to noon, at ried to her handsome and sophisticated for more info. RSVP 871-4488 The YWCA Man & the Fullerton Public Library. Panelists are: • Joel stage-manager, Michael Gosselyn Woman of the Year James Alexander Rosen, Chief planner of the City of Fullerton, will (Jeremy Irons), enjoys her fame but is •Thursdays: Free Tax Help & Gloria Winkleman will be honored discuss plans for city housing, open space, streets bored with the routine demands of her A Free income tax preparation program at the event. Proceeds benefit Y pro­ and parking. • Jan Debay, Orange County Water nightly appearances in the latest hit for low & moderate income seniors is grams serving over 5000 women, District Boardmember will discuss anticipated wa­ drama. being offered on Thursdays from children & families. This year’s ter needs and plans for meeting them. • Mike Longing for diversion, Julia finds it 12:30 to 3pm at the Fullerton Senior Chocolate Fantasy “An Evening at Bailey, o f Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School in the arms of a young American, Tom Center, 340 W. Commonwealth. Se­ Mardi Gras” will take place February District will discuss future school needs and plans Fennel (Shaun Evans), barely older niors may make appointments by call­ 25 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Grand for meeting them in an era of limited funds. than Julia’s own son (Thomas ing 738-6305. Ballroom, 900 East Birch Street, Brea. Sturridge). Tom claims to have seen Seniors should bring copies of The evening begins with Cocktails March 5: ASSISTANCE LEAGUE 13th her current play four times but he soon previous year federal and state returns, and a Silent Auction at 6pm, followed Annual “A Day o f Authors” Tickets are on sale tires of his role as her number one fan. forms for the current year, and any by D inner at 7:30pm, F low in g now for limited reservations for this year’s event On a weekend in the country, Tom’s relevant materials reflecting income Chocolate Fountain, Luscious D es­ which showcases the work of writers Julia Barrett, attentions quickly turn to an aspiring and expenses for the year. Volunteers serts, Chocolate Martini Bar and a Sharon Boorstin, Jean Hegland, Julie Mamano, young actress, Avice Crichton (Lucy trained by the IRS are on hand to as­ Live Auction plus Music by The Tim Jervery Tervalon, Jacqueline Winspear, Patricia Punch). sist Seniors in the preparation of their Gill Trio. $85 Smiley & Elizabeth George. Keynote speaker A. Balancing between melodrama and individual tax returns. Sponsored by Scott Berg. $65 includes continental breakfast, comedy, “Being Julia” never com ­ AARP, IRS & the state Franchise Tax Feb 26:Child CPR & 1st Aid luncheon & parking). Reserve your spot for the pletely engages our sympathies. Julia, Board. Class: Foster, kinship, and adoptive March 5th all day (8am - 3pm) event held at CSUF now 45 years old, realizes that her abil­ parents must complete Child CPR and Titan Student Union Call Barbara Eggert with ity to play ingenue roles is over and •Thursdays: Lupus Support First Aid training as part of the many questions at 871-8614 that leading romantic roles will soon Lupus International Support Group meets requirements. A special training ses­ be out of her reach. Now her young the second Thursday of every month sion will be offered Sat, Feb 26 from March 5: St. Jude & Damas de Caridad lover has abandoned her, but we don’t from 7pm to 9pm in Whittier. This is 8am-3pm at the Brea Community GALA 2005 : A Salute to St. Jude’s Caregivers know whether to feel sympathy or dis­ a free support group. For more info Center. Paramedic Zachary Blount & Service Staff benefits the Southwest Patient dain for a woman who has behaved and meeting location call Danielle at will teach the workshop placing Tower and features Frankie Valli & The Four Sea­ foolishly and who is unable to deal (888)532-2322, ext 4 emhasis on techniques that are appro­ sons. Reservations must be in by February 21st with life’s inevitable passages. We w w w. lupusintemational .com priate for children. Blount has a de­ for the Gala which will take place Saturday, March also equivocate in our attitude toward gree in emergency medicine and child 5th at the Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom, 1150 Julia because it is obvious that she is • Saturdays: Folk Dance development. Participants will receive M agic Way, Anaheim. Formal Attire. 5:30pm not really in love with anyone besides Hillcrest Recreation Center, 1155 N. an American Red Cross certification Cocktail Reception. 7pm Dinner.$300 per person. herself. Lemon, 738-8008.First timers & kids at completion. The workshop is free. (Contributions in excess o f $150 are tax-deduct­ Her obtuseness is clearly revealed under 14 are free! It is necessary to make a reservation ible.) Call 992-3033 in a scene with a long-time friend and • FEB 19: BALKAN DANCE IN­ by calling 990-7150. admirer, Lord Charles (Bruce Green­ STRUCTION by LEE March 12: Arbor Day Tree Planting: In wood). When she tries to move their OTTERHOLT 7:30pm followed by Feb 27:Yiddish Alive! observance of the national “Arbor Day” program, relationship from that of friendship to International Folk Dancing to Ann Litvin will host a new club dedi­ the city and Fullerton Beautiful, a non profit dedi­ a romantic entanglement, she must be 10:30pm. $6 donation. cated to keeping the Eastern European cated to beautifying the community are sponsor­ bluntly told that the reason he has • FEB 26: International Folk Dancing Jewish language of Yiddish alive. The ing a tree-planting program at Duane Winters Field never approached her for sex is that 7:30-10:30pm $5. group will meet for a dariy-only pot- at Amerige Park on the comer of Commonwealth he is homosexual. luck dinner from 3pm to 6pm on Sun­ and Highland in Fullerton, across from City Hall. Julia also has trouble distinguishing • Fridays: Parents Night Out day, February 27th at Temple Beth The action will take place from 9am till noon on between her theatrical life and her per­ Independence Park, 801 W. Valencia Dr. Tikvah. Part of the program will in­ Saturday, March 12. Volunteers are asked to bring sonal life. Her son tells her that he Registration: 738-6575 clude a mini-Yiddish lesson and a shovels and buckets, and to wear gloves and sturdy has never known when she is acting City sponsored “Parents Night Out” of­ video of “Life of Genius Leonard shoes. If it rains on March 12 the tree-planting and when she is playing the real-life fers fun for kids ages 5 to 12 years Bernstein.” The program is free and will be moved to Sat, March 19th. For more info role of mother. Sometimes when she old, while parents are out enjoying the public is welcome, but please on the program call Landscape Maintenance Su­ is talking to him, she delivers a line themselves. 5:30pm to 10:30pm on RSVP to Ann at (714) 671-0707 or perintendent Dan Sereno at 738-6897. she has learned for a play and already March 25, April 22, and May 27th. by email to: repeated on stage. To her credit, how­ Kids will be divided into two age-ap­ culturevultureOOl @yahoo.com ever, Julia does accept this criticism propriate activity groups and enjoy and admit its truth. games, arts and crafts, dinner, and a Early in her career, Julia has been variety o f fun activities presented by trained and mentored by an older ac­ City Community Service personnel. tor, Jimmie Langton (Michael Fee is $25 per child, $20 per child for CHIN TING (Chinese Pot of Gold) Gambon), who impresses upon her the each sibling. Space is limited to 20 Specializing in Szechwan Cuisine need to regard the theater as her only children per age group, so early reg­ priority in life. Even though he has istration is advised. 1939 Sunnycrest Drive • Fullerton died when the film begins, Jimmie continues to appear to Julia as her coach, advisor, and critic, telling her LUNCH how to behave in her personal life as Mon thru Fri: 11:30am- 2:30pm well as how to act on stage. This cin­ ematic device does help to explain DINNER some of Julia’s motives and behaviors. Olde & Trusted “Being Julia” is written by Ronald Mon thru Thurs: 5pm - 9pm, Harwood and directed by Istvan Fridays: 5pm-10pm Szabo. Winner of Saturday: 4pm-10pm Restaurant Writers Sunday: 4pm -9pm TWO HITS: Don’t Miss It! 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Co-spon­ DeBois who arrives suddenly at her young sis­ sored by The School of Continuing Edu­ ter, Stella’s doorstep.Stella’s lusty boisterous cation Diversity Committee and English husband Stanley Kowalski unearths the truth as Second Language program. Free about his wife’s pretentious sister. “The play ♦STAGES TH EA T R E: 400 E. Common­ represented a turning point in American dra­ wealth www.stagesentertainment.com matic literature. Audiences may feel they Tickets: 525-4484 know what the play is about but hopefully will “LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES” ex­ leave finding out it was really about some­ tended thru Feb 20th. thing altogether different,” said Ramm. “TRACERS” Opening Feb 25th, written Playwright Arthur Miller died with Opening March 3:“A FUNNY THING HAP­ by John DiFusco, is a powerful and un­ the same dignity by which he had al­ PENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM” settling account o f the Vietnam War ways lived, at his home in Connecti­ by Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart with written by men who were there. cut on February 10th, at the age of 89, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Mu­ “PIRATES OF PENZANCE” written by: and he will be greatly missed by all sical comedy staged by Gary Krinke and John Gilbert & Sullivan Opens Feb 25th thru who knew him or his work. A great Vaughan. - thru March 12. March 26th. Produced by Insurgo The­ writer, a staunch humanitarian, and vi­ atre Movement and Short Run Produc­ tal human being, his biggest legacy is tions. A wonderfully fun take on this his writing, and he has thankfully left ♦PC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 600 Above: Kristine Remigio as Kim and Town Center Dr.,Costa Mesa Tickets: 755- classic Operetta, set on the Boardwalk us with a great wealth. It wilf be the 0236 Blake Pullen as Chris in Miss Saigon in the (60's. society's privilege to continue to pro­ mote and study this national treasure. Feb 22-27: “SAMSON & DELILAH” Opera ♦CSUF PERFORMING ARTS CEN­ www.ibiblio.org/miller Pacific production features the lyrical beauty Broadway Stars Headline TER of Camille Saint-Saens’ Samson & Delilah Civic Light Opera West CalState Fullerton, 800 N. State College ♦CSIJF LITTLE THEATRE: sung in French w/ English supertitles, con­ Tickets: 278-3371 www.fullerton.edu/ 800 N. State College ducted by john Demain, directed & choreo­ Coast Premiere of “Miss arts/evetits Tickets: 278-3371 graphed by Michele Assaf. It tells the story of Saigon” - Opens Feb 18 “TALES OF THE LOST “THE AMERICAN CLOCK ” by the the mighty Samson who, after defeating the Broadway star Kristine Remigio played the FO RM ICA N S” March 11 thru April late Arthur Miller directed by Jo­ Philistines, succumbs to the spell of Delilah, 9. Part dream play, part science fiction seph Arnold. Warm, funny, brilliant one of history’s most notorious seductresses. role of Kim on Broadway and throughout the farce, this dark comedy contemplates theatrical kaleidoscopic study of Feb 25-27: “AL JARREAU” Five time country on the first national tour with more American angst with wry wit, power America during the early years of the Grammy Award winner in three different cat­ than 500 performances. Remigio will head­ and a freshness o f spirit. Tackling the Great Depression “the same kind of egories, jazz, pop and R&B. Known around line the cast playing Kim, opposite Blake American Dream, Alzheimer’s and alien intimate, inner-voice writing that the world for his velvety-smooth voice and Pullen as Chris. Also Bonifacio Deoso, Jr will abduction, space aliens from the future, made “Death o f a Salesman” a mas­ joyous style. reprise his Broadway role as Thuy, and vet­ eran actor Franc-Anton Harwart from the Ger­ contains mature language and sexual terpiece” (New York Post) many tour will play the engineer. This is an content. ♦VANGUARD THEATRE: opulent production with new costumes and “NICKEL & DIMED” March 12 thru ♦HUNGER ARTISTS THEATRE 120-A West Wilshire Ave. scenery, including a helicopter and real 1959 April 10, this drama explores the harsh 800 N. State College Downtown Fullerton Cadillac. “Miss Saigon” is based on the story realities of surviving in America for Tickets: 278-3371 Tickets: 526-8007 or www.vte.org of Madame Butterfly, set in Vietnam shortly low-level workers who must choose to www.hungerartists.net “THE L A D Y ’S NOT FOR BURNING” by before and after the fall of Saigon. An Ameri­ eat or pay rent. “Nickel & Dimed” poses “THE MERCY SEAT” by Neil Christopher Fry thru Feb 20. can soldier separated from the Vietnamese girl the question” can a middle class jour­ LaBute, directed by Margaret O'Hora. “THE VISIT” by Friedrich Durrenmatt he loves and his efforts to find her. Features a nalist survive in the harsh reality of the LaBute's startling and challenging Opens March 11 thru April 10. 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Page 16 Fullerton Observer MID-FEBRUARY 2005 OC WATERboard Highlights Maple Homeowners Group with Joyce Rosenthal Meet with City Staff WATER 101 Concerning Code Enfocement A meeting of neighbors representing the Maple area homeowners Despite the recent record rains, the drought in Orange County is not over; in fact, most o f this rain water flowed group and City Code Enforcement and Housing staff took place into the ocean. Feb 2nd at the Fullerton Senior Center. The meeting was requested by the citizen group to assess progress * What is the source o f the water which is always there at on the list of recommendations made at a December 9th public the turn of a faucet? meeting where 150 area homeowners presented concerns to City * How reliable is this source; will it always be available? Staff about perceived targeting of their neighborhoods by the City’s * Who manages this source? aggressive NET program. The area is 80% homeowner occupied * What is this manager doing to ensure a constant flow of with a largely Hispanic and African-American population. high quality water in the future? Several of the recommendations presented by the neighbors that have been at least partialy addressed since the Dec. 9th meeting The answer to these and other questions can be found in include: Orange County Water 101, a class for the general public 1) Correspondence in English & Spanish notifying neighbors that presented by the Orange County Water District (OCWD). Code Enforcement would be running the NET program in their OCW D is the agency that manages the ground water basin area. under north Orange County. The District serves as a water 2) Violation Notices will still be in English ...one local only but will include a referral to Code wholesaler who then retails it to cities and other water dis­ Above: AAUW President Mary Jane Koch tricts. Enforcement officer Steve Alvarado for businessman I attended a recent class and found it interesting, informa­ homeowners that need translation services. said, “I d o n ’t 3) Although future Violation Notices will in­ tive and well presented by Ron Wildermuth, the District’s American Association want to see Communications Director. Upon arrival at the District’s clude the specific Municipal Code num­ headquarters in Fountain Valley, the first order of business ber that is being cited. Code Enforcement Code of University Women Manager Kirke Warren said the Building after being greeted by Ron, is to load up on a variety of Enforcement “munchies” the District provides, get a cup of coffee, take 50th Anniversary Code violations were too numerous to list. a seat and look through the comprehensive course text ev­ Presumably Code Enforcement would directed by The AAUW welcomed 101 past and present mem­ eryone receives. have to know the Building Code # corre­ bers at a luncheon celebrating the local branch’s 50th City Council The two-hour class consists of a power-point presenta­ sponding to the cited violation in order to Golden Anniversary. As part o f the celebration the tion interspersed with relevant and entertaining videos. The identify the violation. Because this is un­ used as an branch completed the $100,000 Fullerton Golden text contains a picture of the presentation slides with room clear the homeowners will be asking for Fund which provides a fellowship for women work­ instrument for for notes, useful water-related information plus articles on clarification. ing on advanced degrees. various water topics. 4) Loan & Grant information will be included developers.” Among the many accomplishments of the branch There is no charge for the class which is given quarterly. in mailings. are: The Farmer’s Market; Friends o f the Fullerton The remaining dates in 2005 are: * April 27, 2005 from 5) Extentions, beyond the 30-days allowed to complete corrections Library; the City’s Newspaper Recycling program; 6:30 - 8:30pm * July 27, 2005 from 6:30 - 8:30pm * Octo­ once cited, will be, offered to anyone who asks. participation in the Open Space Study; setting up an ber 26, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:00pm Observer’s Corps; designing and helping to plant the Reservations are required. You can sign up for the class The homeowner’s group will meet with other staff members at a front yard o f Heritage House at the Arboretum; su­ by e-mail: [email protected] or call (714) 378 - 3206 future date to talk over the Lemon Street Underpass, Street Main­ pervising elections; helping with the City’s Survey tenance, and Tree-trimming issues and other concerns as they come of Historical Houses. The branch supports local mer­ Provide the date and time requested, the number of guests up. “These are City responsiblities that need to be taken care of,” chants, artisans and craftsman through its Consumer planning to attend, your name, address, and telephone num­ said the group’s spokesman Roberto Melendez. Reference File. The branch established the Califor­ ber and an e-mail address (if available). Another option is During the 2-hour meeting one local businessman said, “I don’t nia Drama Exchange and has taken part in the Math/ to take an older version of the class on-line. Go to want to see Code Enforcement directed by City Council used as an Science Conference for junior high girls for 20 years. www.ocwd.com, click on “O.C. Water 101” in the column instrument for developers.” He was referring to an apparent bend­ Eleven of the original seventy-eight women who on the left, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and fol­ ing of the Code Enforcement regulations for the Bushala Brothers chartered the branch were present including: Jeanne low directions. Development group in the Truslow area as well as the aggressive Brown, Joyce Garrison, Margaret Heuler, Rita Whichever class you choose, it is a worthwhile experi­ targeting of the neighborhood. Mansfield, Jeanne McKay Nickless, Eileen Pullen, ence; I highly recommend either one. Also attending the meeting were Linda Morad, Housing Dept Elaine Redfield, Grace Spencer, Manager and her assistant Sylvia Chavez and Councilmember Beulah Streckler, Ruth Thurmond and Leland Wilson who was part of the City Council that originally Jean Wilson. Eighteen past presidents launched the NET program. Wilson has recently selected Mr. Y ou ’re Leaving? also joined the celebration. Bushala to be his representative on the new Citizen Selection Com ­ mittee and objected to the comment con­ Services cerning percieved bias on the Citys part in CITY SHORTS favor o f development activity in the area Offered: • CDBG-FUNDED TRAFFIC SIGNAL at Highland and w hile at the same tim e targeting the Valencia and the lighted crosswalk at Highland and Elm homeowners. Fresh Food will begin construction this month (weather-permitting). - HOUSING LOANS/GRANTS: The Housing & Commu­ Fresh W ater nity Development Dept completed 31 loans and grants as part o f the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Three fami­ W ater Plants lies were provided relocation benefits. > NEGOTIATION S are underway with the owners of two properties located in the area designated to be a new cut- Bring in Mail through street from Valencia to West. • CO DE ENFORCEM ENT began inspections of propertids Playtime in the Chapman Park area in January. One team is dedi­ cated to the Richman Park/Maple area, while a second team and More is working on the Chapman area. > GENERAL PLAN: Staff is working to provide a status report on the 1996 General Plan Update. The report will Better Call the Pet Sitters include information regarding assumed development ac­ tivity and “build-out” o f the City. Tender Care - FULLERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION has raised $30,000 towards its .goal of $52,000 in a campaign to restore the Library’s Book Fund which was drastically NEW LOCATION! reduced in the last City Budget. All donations are wel­ Christian Science comed and those of $1000 or above receive special recog­ Reading Room P ee t t f S i t t i n g nition on the Donor Wall. If you would like to donate to 1300 N. Raymond, Fullerton this fund call the Foundation at 738-3366 or send in a check (714) 525-2649 Pet Sitting in Your Home • Licensed • Bonded • Insured payable to Fullerton Public Library Foundation, Fullerton Main Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton Mon-Sat from 10am-4pm 92832. Donations are tax-deductible. Indicate that your (714) 256-2178 donation is for the “Dig Deep 4 Books” campaign if you would like it to go towards keeping the Library’s offer­ C o t w e ^ ings up to date. K a t h i ’s C r i t t e r C a r e - Since 1985 - VACATION! 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MID-FEBRUARY 2005 Fullerton Observer Page 17 Welcome to All from Fullerton’s POEM • PROSE • POEM • PROSE • POEM Religious Congregations We buried dad, cremated mom. threw pop to the wind at sea But what, oh what became of the elegant Marjorie? Oh yes, on a hill, overlooking the bay A Safe from the pillage of timeless tears 111 W. Las Palmas Drive • Fullerton And when I go, what will become of me? (corner o f Harbor & Las Palmas) w Fill the church with love, friends, family Pastors: Thomas Goellrich, Judith Miller, Kathleen Richter Sing songs of joy, songs of glee 8 am & 11am: T raditional Worship And havb a flute of posh bubbly Play on that flute with a drummer’s beat 9:15 am: Contemporary Worship Follow, oh follow me. . A dult and S unday S chool classes at 9:1 5am For each of you will follow you know March 13 @ 4pm Concert It is written in the sage’s book Erin McNally, Vocals & Robert Nafarrete, Piano Go down to the sand and sea my friends Build castles of kings with turrets and moats This dynamic duo moves audiences to their feet! And watch the sea claim each grain (714) 879-8290 o r www.stpaulfullerton.org one at a time WELCOME HOME • LOVE GROWS HERE! The claim on you will be the same one at a time Some will turn left and some will turn right Some will go straight on the crest of a wave Unitarian - Universalist For Heaven and Hell are such ghastly frights Church in Fullerton Oh, what will become of me? 1600 N. Acacia Ave. Fritz von Coelln-'© February 2005 10:30 am SERVICE W/Programs for Children (Pre-K to Teens) TQeet itt Peace 70e TQcmcm&ci tyeu

Feb 20: Standing on the Side of Love / Rev. Jon Dobrer • EUGENE KIM, 14, an eighth- • DOROTHY KEYE DICKINSON, often called grade student at Parks Jr. “Dottie” by friends, was a beloved mother, grandmother, High, died Feb 5th after be­ great-grandmother, friend and neighbor. Bom in Rock­ ing punched in the chest dur­ ford, Illinois in 1915, she was the youngest o f six chil­ Reverend Jon Dobrer ing a fist-fight with an 18- dren. She passed away peacefully in Fullerton on Jan. 871-7150 year-old Sunny Hills High 28-Dorothy graduated from highschool in 1933 and had website: www.uufullerton.org student who was reported to a brief career singing on the radio in Chicago before mar­ have taken some money from rying William “Wally” Dickinson on Sept. 7,1940. They . him. The fight took place at had two children, Mary Barbara and William (Billy) Clark Regional Park where Wallace Jr.. Dorothy was a full-time homemaker. In 1953, Kim went with friends to the family moved to Fullerton where Dorothy became a ST. A N D R E W ’S EPISCOPAL confront the senior in order Girl scout leader and PTA president. She was a Deacon to recover the money. Kim at First Presbyterian Church and chairperson of the Wed­ CHURCH Feb 27 @4:30pm: was rushed to St. Jude but too ding Committee. As a Deacon in the 1960s, she helped Lucas Marquardt, late to save him. The actual settle Vietnamese refugees in the Fullerton area. She at­ cellist & cpmposer cause o f death is still pend­ tended Fullerton Community College and received an AA ing. The high school student degree in Library Science. presents classic works •Thursday: 10am was arrested. Kim is remem­ In 1967, Dorothy and Wally returned to Rockford for cello & original bered by friends as a good- when Wally was transferred back to Testor Corp’s home Sunday: 8am & 10am compostions. humored and popular. He is office. Dorothy worked at the Rockford Library and en­ Free Admission! missed. joyed being close to her family and renewing old friend­ (Nursery & Church School) • KAREN ANN DUKE, 55, ships. In 1973, when Wally was diagnosed with All are Welcome resident for 15 years, a home­ Alzheimer's they chose to return to California and settled maker, died of causes not yet in Yorba Linda. Dorothy was courageous during Wally’s 1231 E. Chapman • Fullerton 870-4350 determined on 1/29/05. Sur­ battle with the condition, staying close by his side while vivors: husband Gerald; searching for something to arrest its progress. Wally mother, Dorothy McGraw; passed away in 1978. daughters, Dana Arshael, Dorothy took her love for children and her energy Dorothy Gonzalez; son, to Mabel Paine and Linda Vista schools in Yorba Linda Orangethorpe First Baptist Church George Brewer; brothers, where she helped and encouraged learning challenged Christian Church of Fullerton Jack & Clem; sisters, Lou & children to do their best. She loved to read to them and 212 E. Wilshire Ave. Roxanne McGraw, Dottie see them on the playground. She made many wonderful (Disciples of Christ) Wisler, Kathleen Relyea;12 friends in Yorba Linda, at the school and library where Worship for the whole family grandchildren she volunteered and in her neighborhood. Friends visited contemporary & traditional • JAMES L. PANOSH, 71, and supported her until her passing, giving her great plea­ Church School: 9a.m. resident for 37 years, retired sure at each visit. Worship: 10:15 a.m. SUNDAY SERVICES engineer, died of bronchop­ Dorothy is survived by daughter, Mary Barbara neumonia on 1/29/05. Survi­ Worship: 9:15 & 11am Landa and her husband Victor; son, Bill Dickinson; vors; daughters, Cathy daughter-in-law Sage Valenzuela; grandson Gregory Scott 8 7 1 -3 4 0 0 Classes offered during both Panosh & Cheri Benson; Landa and his wife Pamela and great grandson Ethan Scott Worship Services 2200 W. Orangethorpe sons, Michael & Thomas; 8 Landa and granddaughter, Julie Suzanne Landa. Fullerton Childcare Provided grandchildren; 8 great-grand­ There will be a memorial service in Fullerton at a 526-2265 children. later date. Dorothy was interned in the Keye Family plot www.fullertonfirstbaptist.com • LIGIA A. VALLE, 86, resi­ at Greenwood Cemetary in Rockford, Illinois. L J dent for 5 years, retired cook, died of natural causes, 1/28/ • GEORGE HERBERT HEMMEN, died at home 05. Survivors: daughters, on Feb 3rd, 2005 and was buried Feb 8th at Holy Sepul­ Celebrating 40 yean Magda Bastida & Eva Jacas; cher. Herb was bom in St. Louis, MO, in December of Of service to the “CASINO NIGHT-VIVA IAS VEGAS” sister, Mariam Ramirez; 5 1912. He graduated from the University o f Washington North Orange County Saturday, February 26,6:00p.m. grandchildren; 15 great­ with a BS in Chemistry and a Masters in Chemical Engi­ grandchildren; 1 great-great- neering apd met his future wife, Adelaide Kolar. They Jewish Community Dinner ♦ Gaming ♦ Prizes grandchild. married in 1938 and had six children. • FLORENCE CASSEL, 88, The Hemmens moved to California after Herb secured Temple Beth Tikvah - Fullerton resident for 50 years, a food a job as a chemist with the Union Oil Company, working A reform Jewish congregation with a warm approach service worker, died of pul­ in both research and market management until retiring to tradition, community ami education since 1964. monary embolism on 1/28/ at age 62. Subsequently he worked as an independent 0 Preschool & Kindergarten, .all faiths welcome 05. Survivors; sons, Richard consultant until well into his 80s. Throughout his life he 0 Religious School through high school & Ronald; sister, Francis volunteered for his church and helped his extended fam­ (714) 871-3535 ♦ www.templebethtikvah.com Yost; 2 grandchildren; 3 ily. In his spare time he loved to travel, play golf and great-grandchildren. sample fine wine. He was a master of crossword puzzles. • WILLIAM FRANKLIN Herb is survived by his wife, Adelaide; four of their WILLISON, 100, resident six children; his brother Frank; 10 grandchildren; 5 great­ for 49 years, a postal clerk, grandchildren; sister-in-law Terry; and many nieces & died of natural causes on 1/ nephews. Two o f his children Heidi and Jeanne, prede­ If You would like to present your church or temple or 20/05. Survivors; daughters, ceased him. Joan Miller & Shiiiey Kerr; Herb will always be remembered as a loving husband, spiritual group or a related event in this space please son, Frank; 9 grandchildren; a dedicated father and a wise, generous man. 18 great-grandchildren; 2 Donations in his memory may be made to St Jude call Sharon at 525-6402. Leave a message and she great-great-grandchildren. Hospice & Catholic Charities.

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Page 18 Fullerton Observer CLASSIFIEDS & HEALTH MID-FEBRUARY 2005 Fullerton Observer LOCALS ONLY Classifieds $10 Change & P.O. Box 7051, 50 WORDS OR Dentistry Today Fullerton CA 92834 LESS Balance by Michelle Gottlieb LOCALS ONLY www.michellegottIieb.com It is V alentine’s Day! O ASSI FIFOS The day that we show the person that we We intend to provide honest space for NEIGHBORS. The paper assumes love how much we love them. But that is the THE X FACTOR no liability for ads. If you have any complaints or compliments about a service problem. No, not that we need to do that on Presented by Paul E. Nelson, D.D.S. you found through an ad in the Observer please contact us at 525-6402. Ads the other 364 days o f the year as well. Of (of 50 words or less) will be published" in one issue, which is circulated for 2 course, we do. But rather how we show Dentists generally recommend that weeks, for a flat fee of $10. 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MID-FEBRUARY 2005 Fullerton Observer Page 19 Lewin Report Analysis of Universal Healthcare Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Senator K u eh l’s CHIRA Healthcare Plan Mental Health Equals Billions in Savings for Individuals, Community Block Grants & Services Act Businesses & Government Housing without Benefiting the (Prop 63) Subject Continued from Frontpage Deficit Problem of Feb. 28th As promised by President Bush and Vice President Cheney, the FY06 insurance company profits, and excessive pharmaceutical prices nation­ budget proposal that they sent to Congress recently makes deep cuts in Public Meeting at wide. “Let’s face it” says Senator Kuehl, “we can’t keep going the way domestic spending to signal their intention to reduce the federal deficit Library we are. There is no health insurance “system,” - it’s chaos, and the costs o f $413 billion. One o f the hardest hit is the budget of the U.S. Depart­ are out of control.” Although CHIRA only deals with healthcare reform ment o f Housing and Urban Development, cut from $32.4 billion in Information about a unique op­ portunity to transform the public in California - it could be expanded. FY05 to $28.5 billion for FY06. While the effects of the HUD cuts will be deeply felt in every low income community in the country, they will mental health system in Orange County will be provided to Fuller­ Universal coverage would actually reduce the total health make little difference to the deficit. The administration continues to argue that runaway government spend­ ton residents at a public meeting to spending for California. Features of CHIRA are: ing is the cause for the deficits, but the Center for Budget and Policy be held Monday, February 28th Overall Savings Priorities (CBPP) points out that nearly half of the deficit is related to from 3-5pm in Room B at the Full­ tax cuts implemented since 2001 ("CBO Data Show Tax Cuts Have erton Public Library, 353 W. Com ­ 1) Replacing the current system of multiple public and private insurers monwealth. with a single, reliable insurance plan saving about $20 billion in Played Much Larger Role than Domestic Spending Increases in Fueling The Deficit," at www.cbpp.org/l-25-05bud.htm). The CB O report is The meeting will offer informa­ administrative costs. tion about the State’s Mental Health 2) California would buy prescription drugs and durable medical available at: www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm The housing block grant to cities and states is cut but the most drastic Services Act (MHSA) which will equipment in bulk and save about $5.2 billion. cut is the complete elimination of the Community Development Block provide funding to counties for ex­ Savings for Businesses Grant, and the reallocation o f 60% of its funding to the Department of pansion of mental health services 1) Employers who currently offer health benefits would realize Commerce for yet to be defined economic development activities. CDBG and the development of innovative average savings o f 16% compared to the current system. was a $4.1 billion program last year, with 25% going to affordable hous­ programs for mentally ill children Savings for State & Local Governments ing, another 33% used for public improvements in poor communities, and adults. 1) Would save $900 million in the first year in spending for health and 11 % funding the operating costs of day care programs, homeless During the meeting, MHSA benefits provided to state and local government workers and shelters, senior centers, and similar programs. (Prop 63) guidelines will be dis­ retirees. Fullerton receives up to $1.8 million a year in CDBG funds to operate cussed and a proposed planning 2) Aggregate savings from 2006 to 2015 would be about $43.8 billion. various programs. Without the funds, the City could not continue to process will be outlines that will support programs such as: FIES shelters for homeless familes and adults; allow maximum participation by Savings for Families shelters for abused spouses and children (WTLC, YWCA, Interval mental health consumers, families, 1) Average family spending for healthcare is estimated to decline to House); programs for elderly (Meals on Wheels, Orange Council on providers, agency partners, advo­ about $2,448 per family, saving about $340 per family. Aging, Stop-Gap); housing for disabled (Dayle McIntosh, Marion cates and other stakeholders. Prop 2) Families with under $150,00 in annual income would, on average, Homes, Helping Our Mentally 111 Experience Success); youth programs 63 was approved by California vot­ see savings ranging from $600 to $3000 per family. (Boys & Girls Club, Orangethorpe Learning Center, YMCA); housing ers in the November 2004 election Comprehensive Benefits rehabilitation; code enforcement; capital improvement projects (alleys, and became law on January 1, sidewalks, streets, lighting, signals. Section 108 Infrastructure project 2005. Proposition 63 expands men­ The plan covers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, ER ser­ in the Richman Park area); Tool Bank; Graffiti Removal; Community tal health care for children and vices, surgical & recuperative care; orthodontia; mental healthcare; drug Centers (Richman Park & Garnet Lane); and Fair Housing. adults, using programs proven to be rehab; immunizations; emergency transportation; lab & diagnostic ser­ The voucher program is spared the large cuts of past years, but the effective. It is paid for by a 1% tax vices; adult day care; all necessary translation and interpretation; chiro­ program today is only serving 95% of the number it served at the begin­ on taxable personal income over $1 practic care; acupuncture, case management and skilled nursing care. ning o f last year. Further, additional funds proposed for the voucher million. It requires strict financial Cost Controls & Efficiencies program are for the purpose of "vouchering out" public and assisted accountability. Prop 63 is supported housing units that will be lost to the affordable housing stock. by nurses, mental health profes­ The Lewin Report shows that efficiencies in the system make these While making these severe cuts in programs that serve the poorest in sionals, law enforcement, educators superior benefits available while generating savings. the nation, the proposed budget failed to include the cost o f the war in and many others. 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Page 20 Fullerton Observer MID-FEBRUARY 2005 brown bread in Holland, do not move to America for find­ ing white bread.” THE NEW MEN IN MY LIFE Rob has made accessible on the web over a thousand of Andrew’s wonderful postcards (most gathered from other This was never going to be me. I was too busy with the here and now and next relatives who had inherited albums full). So many o f the photos were taken in California during the 20’s and 30’s that week to look back. Especially waaaay back. I politely listened to friends who were viewing them provides a marvelous armchair journey to our into genealogy. But I had other uses for my time and life, thank you. U ntil. . . past. We know that government officials sought out Andrew’s pictures of Japan as a resource during World War II. Bill’s great contribution has been entering the wealth of data in a software program called Reunion. From this he has generated awesome full-color charts that include ten gen­ erations of family going back to 1693. He transmitted a file that I printed out on 32 pages then pieced together to make a 40” x 63” chart listing hundreds o f names and embellished with over 120 mini-photographs. Piet put much effort into creating a super CD for each of us labeled “A Present From Holland.” It includes a plethora of A n d rew ’s pictures plus historical data about the homeland. Printed out and bound in a handsome notebook, it ’s a treasure. I h a v en ’t mentioned Hannu Verasdonck, Hans’ first cousin Hans - France Bill - Wisconsin Rob - Ohio Piet - Holland Hannu - Singapore who now lives in Singapore. He translated Hans’ tome which The Research The Charts The Website The CD The Book was written in French and built on that foundation to create a classy hardcover book entitled “Verasdonck 600 Years.” This he presented to his father in honor of his 95th birthday. by Diane Nielen © 2005 and tea routes. Along with their purchases, customers would be given a little publication that contained a serialized story. The SARS epidemic in 2003 kept Hannu close to home for That served as an incentive to buy every time the wagon several months which facilitated completing his impressive my When the millennium changed I opted to change, too - came around. Andrew’s enterprises broadened. He became project. Though our lineage diverged in the m id-1800’s I surname. Taking my beloved grandmother’s maiden name a publisher and purveyor of a variety of goods. And before was delighted and honored to be the recipient o f a copy o f kept her in my thoughts. Although she had been my pri­ long a millionaire. this precious book. mary caregiver when I was young, since my divorced mother When Andrew’s financial success freed him from day-to- So, I admit it. I’m hooked. A day without an e-mail from had to work, I knew little about her life. Then, sadly, she day work he pursued his passion for photography. He trav­ one o f these strangers-who-are-my-friends seems incom­ died when I was 12. It would be rewarding to learn some­ eled around the world at least twice and took some 30,000 plete. Our correspondence, which must be measured in thing about the Nielen clan. I wasn’t even sure where in pictures. These he printed as postcards to give to friends. pounds rather than pages now, brings surprises that never Europe they had emigrated from. On the back o f each card was included a pithy aphorism, end. The latest excitement involves unearthing A n d rew ’s ‘Course the Internet is where we turn for info now. I sat at many by the famous but some he authored himself. He spread gift to the Cincinnati Public Library o f over 6000 lantern my terminal and asked about Harriet Nielen. No answers. the gospel o f positive thinking and the value o f hard work. slides. These were precursors to the slides we have today. Let’s face it: my antecedents were dirt-poor. Not uncom­ His mantra was “Happiness adds and multiplies as we di­ Each image, about 3 x4 inches, was printed on glass, hand- mon for truck farmers. And not likely to make history. Then vide it with others.” Andrew is worthy of study as a citizen- colored, and then sandwiched under another piece of glass. I recalled hearing about my mom’s great-uncle Andrew who philosopher as well as an entrepreneur. Although Andrew used these slides to present programs on his travels. had become a successful businessman. People Ohio was his home, Andrew spent the summers R o b ’s goal is to digitize all of these historic pictures and get o f means were more apt to leave a paper trail. When in Los Angeles. I was surprised to discover that them on the web. I’m hoping I can help. Why not try his name? his home on Olympic Boulevard is still there. Oh, I ’ve learned so much, not the least of which is that the At that time my web server gave me a choice A ndrew ’s Decades after his death in 1940 at the age of 90 past can enrich the present. It gives you a sense of continu­ of a half dozen search engines. On July 25,2001 the Nielen Company was merged into Jewel Tea ity, of eternity. By studying the faces of those who came I went through them one by one, hardly paying financial which is now part o f the Albertson’s-SavOn before I can conjure them up. The dead do come back to attention. I asked Jeeves then moved on. Nada. group. life. Ho-Hum. My fifth try was Google, a word success freed Just a year ago my phone rang. A man in Hear Ye: If y o u ’re young enough to follow which meant nothing to me then and everything Washington was seeking Nielens in phonebooks my advice, ASK QUESTIONS NOW The him from now. Instantly there on my screen was on behalf of Piet van de Weijenberg in Holland when th ere’s someone around Message , posted April 2"d to a bulletin board: day-to-day whose wife was a descendant. Now Rob, Bill who can answer them. “I am looking since month for traces of Andrew and I have a fourth for our (post)card gam e! So Y ou ’re going to want the answers someday - trust me on Nielen who came in 1867 from the Netherlands work he what do we four do? We share information and this - but then it will be too late or a hundred times harder to the US with his mother.” I levitated off the pictures. We bounce scenarios off each other. and less satisfying than face-to-face. Y ou ’ll be amazed what chair and daresay my squeal was audible at the pursued his Together we fit pieces into a borderless jigsaw y o u ’ll discover. And if you ever get the yen to look for roots, county seat. Type-tapping a response as fast as puzzle. I’m the welterweight in the group. While I wish you my good fortune - that you had ancestors who my fingers would move, I then waited eagerly passion for I delve in the basement for faded photographs lived in a small town where everything they did was news­ for the reply I hoped would come. Now look­ and my forbearers’ sketchy oral histories, the worthy but not so small that it didn't have a daily paper. ing back three and a half years, I never could photography. men have mastered sophisticated software and Now, my quandary is: when and if I have the opportunity have dreamed all that would follow from that e- use obscure search engines to locate minutia in to meet any of these dear gentlemen, do I shake hands or mail zapped over to France. newspapers and legal Or public records from centuries ago. hug them? After all, we are family. The message had been posted by Hans Verasdonck who Names and dates are cold and lifeless, but add anecdotes although Dutch now lived near Paris. Hans had had a keen and photographs and they flesh out. Hans sent me a copy of interest in genealogy for 28 years, regularly burning the mid­ the birth certificate for Antoon Nielen, my g.g.grandfather, Genealogical Society North Orange County night oil as he researched. He was preparing 373-page leather (protocol of the in-crowd: “g” stands for “great”) along with bound books of his family’s history to present to his chil­ his translation from the Dutch. No forms back in 1811, just Spring Family History Seminar dren when they were married. Six weeks later my response testimony written in elegant calligraphy. The witnesses and featuring to Hans’ posting was noticed by Andrew’s great-granddaugh­ Lord Mayor affirmed the accuracy of the document and ter in Ohio, Virginia Cox. She passed this information on to Karen Clifford, A.G., F.U.G.A. signed “except Henri Nielen who declared not able to read.” her two sons, Bill and Rob Ogden, who contacted me, and Caroline Braxton Rober That was my g.g.g.grandfather. And how can you put a value the flow of information hasn’t stopped nor slowed since then. Norma Storrs Keating, R.N., BSN on the factoid that your g.g.grandmother, Jeanne Verasdonck, Before I go on, I must share more about Andrew Nielen was convicted in 1885 at the age of 74 for “illegally selling who has been the focal point of our interest. Andrew was alcoholic drinks” and “not paying dog tax?” 8:30 am - 3:30 pm • Saturday, March 5 the quintessential self-made man. Three years after he ar­ All those generations. All those begats. All those dreams. (714) 777-2379 rived in America at the age of 17 the census shows him to be The bold souls who crossed the ocean in search of a better a fisherman. Butin 1880, a decade later, his occupation was life. 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