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FULLERTON OBSERVER JUNE 15 2001 Explored Housing Shortage Housing be accepting applications in July for its its for (DAP) July Program in Assistance payment Down applications accepting will city be The true. come dream that make fam­ your for out of reach seems home own Cause of State’s of Cause The terms of'the payback are that there are there that are payback of'the terms The $45,000. is allowable loan maximum The median HUD. by set the income of family less or in­ percent 70 annual is whose come and residence primary their e home the make will who homebuyers first-tim are who homebuyers. applicants fying to quali- assistance financial which provides ily, be to able may help the of City Fullerton for. the duration of the loan. Applications Applications loan. the of duration only for. the principal the the on of payments years 15with loan, first the for payments no Morad’s Housing Programs Office at City City at Office Programs Housing Morad’s call Linda information further For for loans. rede­ in $900,000 approximately and gram will be processed on a first-come, first- first- first-come, a basis. served on processed be will Hall (714) 738-6883 (714) Hall available made been have funds velopment high-growth counties, such as Santa Clara Clara Santa as such counties, high-growth created a of shortage in with housing general, has set a of circumstances unique California, existing of capacity development creased in­ developments, new in households come moderate-in- and low- of percentage mum the conducted who Fullerton, State Cal of Bhattacharya Radha Dr. to short­ according Such ages, acute. most is earners income over the last decade, California has gone gone has California decade, last the over was 2000 October in California in home detached single-family existing, an of price adversely not does earners middle-income solu­ the that ensure to take might makers policy­ that steps suggested and housing assistance, middle-income planned by fected af­ assistance of forms the examined use, in assistance low-income of forms the viewed re­ She areas. those in living families come low-in­ of number the estimates and shrunk noted. Bhattacharya County,” Orange and County in acute land-constrained, being the problem “In costs. lower and to procedures measures, streamlining growth-control of laxation mini­ a stipulates that zoning inclusionary through alleviated be can spring, this study medium- and the low- for strongest, housing of is shortage growth economic where cusing on Orange County can be found at found be can County Orange on cusing fo­ version an abridged including study The Bhattacharya. said laggard,” a to policy ing hous­ state of a innovative leader being from “The tells us that Report Project Budget California noted. she $138,200,” a was as it States whole, United the for while $252,510, median “The for families. low-income affect affordable housing making to tion has affordability middle-income where nia http://www.csus.edU/indiv/w/wassmerr/ sites through more intensive use of re­ land, of use intensive more through sites of adoption include: They methods. several that notes availability and affordability housingshortage.pdf There is no interest on the 30-year loans. is on There 30-year no the interest your owning of dream the American f I This is the ninth year of the DAP pro­ DAP the of year ninth the is This American Dream: American Qualifying applicants must be first-time must applicants Qualifying Bhattacharya identified areas in Califor­ areas identified Bhattacharya A. 74 525-6402 (714) PO Box 7051 Box PO FULLERTON Down Payment Down Fullerton CA Fullerton new study ot California’s housing housing California’s ot study new OBSERVER 92834 Assistance

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Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library Page 2 FULLERTON OBSERVER Community Opinions JUNE 15, 2001 Small Enough to Tell Small Business Hurt by the Truth if You’re a Native F u lle rto n Energy Price Gouging Liberal We in California are having a major energy crisis. American O b serv er “Small enough to tell the truth” - yeah if Several energy companies (mostly in Texas) are gouging you’re a liberal!!! How about evening up the California by charging obscene rates (most of this is due School The Fullerton Observer, .founded by Ralph playing field a little? Your paper definitely to the deregulation of energy here in California a few years Kennedy in 1978, is a group of local citizen- favors articles, editorials and comments from ago). Because of this price gouging, we all will be seeing Mascots volunteers who create, publish and distribute the bleeding heart liberals. Good journalism huge increases in our energy bills. We will also continue the Observer throughout our community. This shows an impartial view, unlike your paper. to experience regular blackouts throughout the state. The controversy sur­ venture is a not-for-profit one with all ad and Take for example the most recent edition. Who will be most devastated by this crisis? Small rounding Native American subscription revenues plowed back into main­ President Bush is slammed right and left and business owners...In fact, I have spoken to a couple of school mascots has been la­ taining and improving our independent, non­ you even include a phone number at the end restaurant/club owners who currently offer live music, who beled as “divisive.” What, partisan, non-sectarian, community newspa­ of those articles so the Democrats can call in have said they may have to cut back drastically on expen­ exactly, in this issue divid­ per. and complain. Secondly, poor Joseph Jack- ditures (namely entertainment) if energy prices continue ing? We’re talking about Our purpose is to inform Fullerton residents son is slammed by an ignorant Mel Tumbow to soar. There are too few live music spots as it is now. sports teams and people about the institutions and other societal forces and at the end you put in a disclaimer apolo­ We don’t need the few who offer live music to shut down clowning around in Native which most impact their lives, so that they may gizing for the “offensive” article that made their policy. We must act now on behalf of everyone in­ American ritual costumes. be empowered to participate in constructive i him so irate. cluding these very dedicated small business owners who I don’t pretend to know ways to keep and make these private and public entities serve all Fullerton residents in lawful, Not only are Republicans ridiculed, but are just trying to make a go of their businesses. why this has been a hot but­ open, just, and socially-responsible ways. Christians as well. I happen to be both and What can we do? Well, we must and should all be ton for either side. While it choose to no longer read your paper. It may may not be offensive to you Through our extensive local calendar and conserving energy. The problem is that unless everyone other coverage, we seek to promote a sense of give the “truth” in a minority’s viewpoint, or me, it is offensive to the takes part in a serious effort, it’s really not going to be community and an appreciation for the values of but certainly not that of myself, my family, enough. Our governor here in California also says more people that are being por­ trayed and for that sole rea­ diversity with which our country is so uniquely friends and co-workers. I personally find than a dozen new power plants are currently being built blessed. Rick and Randy’s article a sad sign of the (so we will not have to depend on these out of state power son its use should be dis­ times and a poor example to our children. companies). Problem is, it’s going to be a couple years continued. How selfish of Published twice each month Imagine if you printed an article that pro­ till these plants are up and running. We don’t have that us to ignore the pleas of a except once in July, August and January. moted Christianity and the way God wants much time. The crisis is now. There is only one way to group of human beings in us to live our lives? First of all, you wouldn’t, solve this problem now. And that is to ask Mr. Bush to favor of a picture at center NO FAX, SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: secondly, it wouldn’t be viewed as free implement price caps on these energy companies imme­ court on the gym floor. Fullerton Observer speech or freedom of religion, but as hypo­ diately so they will not be able to gouge California. Yes, It’s not as if a way of critical and judgmental. Think about it, our life is being destroyed or a P.O. Box 7051 they should be able to make a profit...but how about a 10 Fullerton CA 92834 country was founded on these very principles million dollar profit instead of a 110 million dollar profit? culture exterminated. with God as the focal point. Those liberals Our economy is at stake here... If you feel as strongly as I These are football teams E ditor • Sharon Kennedy who choose to turn from Him have taken and school assemblies. do, please take action. Thanks A dvertising • Saskia away the freedom the rest of us deserve, to Ron Kobayashi Eugene Scott made a great speak out. It’s very sad. Fullerton point in his thoughtful piece Office Manager • Tom Cooney Emily O’Neil last week: what is going to Proofreader/Critique • Mary Graves Fullerton “Indians” be lost? Enthusiastic and Archives/Organizing • Eloise Luther proud students will un­ ED: See below Distribution Chief • Roy Kobayashi In the June 1 issue of the Observer, I read the articles doubtedly lament the end of by Eugene Scott and Bruce Shoemaker about our Fuller­ an era at Fullerton High Crew • Cecil Balentine, Denny Response to ton Union High School “Indians.” They write well, but I Bean, Richard Brewster & Sam School, but this petty loss Standring. “Problems with The believe their thesis is ridiculous. is nothing compared to the I have been one of those “Indians” since 1934 and have losses suffered by Native • Features • Bible Context” been proud of the school and the use of the name “Indi­ Americans throughout our ans”! national history. • Bicycle/Park Issues: Denny Bean The following is a response to Joseph E." Our American Indians had unique cultures based on School mascots like the • Books: Carolyn T. Johnson Jackson’s comments in the May 15 edition. their own environment and history. Our use of the name Fullerton High Indians may I have withheld my address due to possible • Commentary: Jonathan Dobrer Indian at Fullerton High School has evolved from admi­ be rooted in good inten­ ([email protected]) ramifications. ration of the native American peoples and an honest de­ tions, trying to illustrate the Thank you sire to remember the many good things they did and be­ pride of whatever culture • Consider This: Barbara Knapp As a former 36-year resident of Fuller- lieved. Use of the name “Indian” provides a constant, they have borrowed, but • Council Report: Abee Luke ' ton, I keep up with the happenings of the city present reminder of the varied, courageous, resourceful, people need to be more • Counseling: Michelle Gottlieb I love by reading the Observer. It’s hard reverential people who have contributed so much to our considerate. This is not an • Education: Jan Youngman, enough to raise children today when there is nation today. issue for us to decide; it is so much “anti-family” and “anti-Christian­ Long live the Fullerton Indians and long live the cel­ EllenBallard, Konnie Gault self-evident. The loss, or • Fullerton Observed: Alex Buck ity” propaganda out there and then to find ebration of our Indian heritage at Fullerton Union High evolution, of a school’s tra­ such articles as Rick and Randy’s makes it School! ditions should not be • GM Foods: Fran Mathews even more disconcerting. No, this is not a Kendall D. Neisess weighed in favor of a History & Arboretum: Warren Bowen case of being “politically incorrect” or “non- FUHS, Class of 1938 people that for all intents • Life Partners: Rick & Randy tolerant,” just a simple case of believing in and purposes have been what God’s will is regarding how we live our • Jazz: Don Bauman systematically extermi­ • Ecology & Nature: lives. It is our responsibility to try to help The Emperor Jones nated. others see the truth, if not, we will be held Chuck Greening(525-6402) . I am pleased to note that Emperor Jones “railed against We are appropriating accountable and I believe Rick and Randy a culture that we destroyed, • Nature, Insects, Creatures: Diane are reaching out for help by publishing their the media.” (page 4 June 1 Council Notes.) Please con­ firm my suspicion that only those rascals at the Register and have been trying to re­ Nielen ([email protected]) article. invent it ever since. Pick I am in complete agreement with Joseph would misquote his honor. Thanks for your help • On The DownLow: C. Reeder Bob Knapp your battles, people. There • People:Cherie Lutz Pizarro E. Jackson’s comments in the May 15 edi­ are many other issues that tion. I would like to add the scripture that Fullerton • Politics & Other Stuff: Vince Buck ED: Everyone including newspapers have been could benefit from the references Romans 1:27 of which Mr. Jack- wasted energy that has been • Seniors: Louise Schatzman son referred to, “Thou shalt not lie with man­ known to sometimes misquote people. If or when that spent by insensitive, selfish • Sports: Lisa Whiting kind, as with womankind: it is an abomina­ occasion should ever occur - we would want to non-issues as this. If we tion” (Leviticus 18:22 KJV). God gave man ([email protected] correct it. On a very human level who can blame the want to pay tribute to Na­ •Reviews • Movie:Joyce Mason a free will to either choose Him or turn from tive Americans (an argu­ Him. Unfortunately, this free will also in­ old guy for denying some of the things that do come Theater: Loma Funk & Natalie Kennedy out of his mouth. Unfortunately for him there are ment often presented in de­ cludes taking His word out of context as Rick fense of school mascots) we •Transportation: Dick Hutchins always numerous reliable witnesses and often audio and Randy have done, as well as rationaliz­ should examine our history ([email protected]) ing a lifestyle that is sinful. God and sin can­ and video tapes of his impromtu performances. and ourselves and concen­ • Website in-progress: Neeta Varshney not peacefully co-exist in one’s life. In the trate on making amends for end, God always wins and I pray Rick and • Observers: Florence Cavileer the holocaust that provided • Nadine Ivens • Yeji Kim • Versie Bums Randy will read His word with an open heart Tax Dollars for Airport the land for our homes, not to learn the truth before it’s too late. to mention our parking lots • Marilyn Harris • Mildred Donoghue • Not Worth It and strip malls. Karen Haluza • Sharon Quirk • Lorril Jeannette C. The many articles about a new airport at El Toro have Forget the cliched ar­ Senefeld • Brian Zhang • Jeremy Dell Brea made me angry because the whole idea is so ridiculous. guments on both sides - tra­ and other contributing community mem­ How in name of good conscience can the County Super­ dition and honor versus the bers ED: Rick and Randy are both visors or any Orange County taxpayer outside of New­ tired “what if they were Christians, as are many political port Beach be willing to spend billions and billions of our called the Fullerton Yearly Subscriptions: liberals. The Bible, especially the Old tax dollars to put an airport at El Toro when they can have Chinamen?” The indig­ Testament, is full of laws that were a world class international airport by spending only mil­ enous people of this coun­ $20-Fullerton applicable at the time. Some of them lions to lengthen the runways and expand John Wayne. I try have a unique situation $30-0 ut of Town thought our County Supervisors had a fiduciary duty not that defies comparison to Advertising would not, could not be followed to waste our tax dollars. We’re talking BILLIONS here! any other culture and any today. Some of them contradict each The only people who are helped by building El Toro other individual. There is $4.75 actual- sq-inch other. Christ was a lawbreaker. He are the people in Newport Beach who don’t want planes no argument and there is no [email protected] insisted on the spirit, not the letter, of flying over their houses. I don’t blame them, but do the debate. The right choice is Call 525-6402 the law. Would Christ have rest of us have to pay for it? After we have already spent clear and we need to put many millions to expand and upgrade John Wayne, the for more information. condemned Rick and Randy because this behind us and move people of Newport are just trying to force the planes to fly forward. Next Observer will hit the stands of a law taken out of context, or would over a highly populated Irvine. How does that serve Or­ on June 25 - he have practiced the spirit of ange County? Anthony Wilson Deadline for all articles and ads Christian law, which is love? Gary Draper Fullerton at Observer is 6/18/2001 - Irv in e Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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OUT OF MY MIND: M entalJSlth by Jonathan Dobrer ©2001 [email protected] Legislation B. LIB. by Ann Anderson Fullerton. CA, Member of National Alliance for the Declaring War Mentally III, Orange County Legislative Committee Why aren’t we at war? It’s not that I’m advocating going “Tens of thousands o f Californians to war. I’m just surprised by the lack of drum beating, mar­ are too sick to recognize they need tial music, and flag waiving. There seems to be the requisite sense of grievance and the clear feeling of being victimized. professional care fo r a serious But so far no rage. physical brain disorder and so end Under normal circumstances we go to war when threat­ up on the street, in jail, or as my ened, extorted, exploited, and our economic lives are put in peril. When joblessness threatens, when we can’t heat our son, suicide victims. The disorder home in winter or cool it in summer, when we ourselves, our affects their thinking so. they refuse nation, or our state may be forced into insolvency, we are seldom either quiet or peaceful. Therefore, I really do not treatment and end up as homeless or understand how life seems to be going on as, what passes for, incarcerated for minor infractions. ” normal around here. Those who just got their PG&E or Edison bills must also The mental health facilities in Orange County, be wondering—wondering how you’ll survive and how your as in most cities of California, are understaffed. employer will survive. Care coordinators have too many clients and doc­ When ENRON advertises on PBS how wonderful they tors too many patients to give quality care. are, I find it difficult not to gag—or at least to ask if they Assertive Community Treatment coupled have any sense of shame. (They don’t.) Nor does Duke which with an Assisted Outpatient Treatment Order will sold us electricity last year for $35 a megawatt hour and now reduce homelessness, revolving door hospitaliza­ offers it at the extortionate rate of $3,800 a megawatt hour. tion, and violence. The money spent in this pre­ What was Duke’s explanation for this unconscionable ventative treatment will come back to the state in gouging? It is for our own good, they claim. It is a kind of savings related to reductions in criminalization therapy to wean us off of power. They hope that we won’t and revolving door hospitalizations. It will pro­ buy it. And I don’t buy it—their ridiculous explanation, that vide treatment for those least able to access it and is. most in need of it. Do these prices have anything to do with the cost of pro­ Modern medications for brain disorders such duction, any natural scarcity, or increased consumer demand? as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia are available No. It has to do with exploiting a crisis and manipulating the to help, which along with continuing care for energy market. housing, therapy and job assistance can really This gouging is like throwing poison into our water reser­ make a difference for those afflicted with neuro- voirs (all at once and not the usual industrial way of letting it biologically based disorders which are medical soak in through the aquifer) and then selling bottled water on They use the proven rhetorical trick of beginning with an agreed conditions of the brain. street corners for $500 per gallon. This is the kind of behav­ and true premise—but what follows are spins, twists, and sleight of ior that when tried by some markets after the Northridge earth­ hand. Assembly Bill AB 1421 will amend the quake got the markets torched and the owners prosecuted. It is true that we have a problem with inadequate infrastructure. Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act to reform a By some strange coincidence I’m sure, the current lead­ When we need to send power south in the summer and north in the very outmoded law that governs much of the way ers of our nation are Texans and in the oil and energy busi­ winter, there is an electron traffic-jam outside Fresno. It is also true California deals with the mentally ill. The bill ness. Our physically frail but fiscally well-fixed vice presi­ that there is not enough capacity to carry all the natural gas we need has been approved by key Assembly committees dent got a retirement bonus from one energy at times—but not always. We do need to fix these problems. and is soon to be brought to the floor of the As­ company of over $30 million. Obviously this The three cards that get shuffled in this game of deception sembly for a vote and then it moves to the state was not for services rendered in his few years and profiteering are: demand, capacity, and the consequences We Senate for action. If passed by the legislature and with them but for services now being rendered. of deregulation. Also by coincidence ENRON is a Texas do not have to Deregulation is a concept that apparently no one under­ signed by the governor, it will help provide the legal and treatment structure to give people with corporation and Duke has massive holdings in allow stood since it passed unanimously in the California legisla­ Texas. Our money is flowing to Texas. With ture and was signed by a beaming Gov. Wilson. Now the severe mental illness, who are unable or unwill­ ing to accept treatment on their own, the support our money goes our discretionary income, funds a same executives who spent $35 million lobbying our befuddled they need to achieve stability and recovery, and for schools, the environment, the infra-struc­ solons to pass deregulation and have driven their utilities to 1 0 ,0 0 0 % to regain a meaningful life in the community. ture, our jobs, comfort, savings, and future. bankruptcy or near bankruptcy are now petitioning the bank­ AB 1421 allocates 35 million dollars to in­ If Texas were a separate country we would return on ruptcy court to allow them to pay themselves another $17 be at war. million in bonuses. This is on top of the millions they outra­ crease funding for counties for mental illness care investment to and education, and assisted outpatient treatment. Seriously. Imagine for a moment if Mexico geously gave themselves hours before filing for bankruptcy. More information on this legislation can be were our primary source of gas and electricity. entice Meanwhile our friends from Texas, now residing in Wash­ Now suppose that they cut us off and demanded ington, tell us that price caps are not the answer. If we put found at www.assembly.ca. gov on the web. This someone bill will reverse the staggering neglect of 30 years prices higher than we paid before by factors as caps on prices no one will want to build power plants, they great as several thousand percent. I think that to build explain in condescending tones. This is errant nonsense. If of broken promises to the severely mentally ill and their families. we would consider this a hostile act, probably power plants. we put price caps at $35 this would be true. But some fair an act of war. margin of profit will attract investors. We do not have to al­ Support is needed to encourage legislators and We would be on the streets, at rallies, maybe low a 10,000% return on investment to entice someone to build the governor to enact reform. Letters of support for AB 1421 legislation can be sent to senate rep­ even having good old-fashioned riots. We might do these power plants. resentatives and the governor by June 17. Resi­ things. But what we wouldn’t do is what we are doing now The actual price of producing power has gone up largely due to dents of Fullerton and other parts of Northeast and sitting by passively complaining, worrying and feeling the price of natural gas. What cost $35 a megawatt hour last year Orange County may write or call the Honorable victimized. If this attack on our economy and personal fate now costs $225—an increase of over 600%! As bad as this is, it is Dick Ackerman, State Capitol, Room 4066, Sac­ were coming from another nation and not a state, we would far from $3,800—an increase of 10,000%!!!! be literally up in arms. When we do not buy our gas from Texas or import our electricity ramento, CA 95814. Phone: (916) 445-4264. His email address is [email protected]. No, of course I’m not advocating going to war with Texas. from Texas, what does it cost us? Well, this very week when the San Well, not exactly. I am advocating getting mad as hell and Onofre plant came back on line, electricity was selling on the spot becoming active participants, loud participants in our own market for $35. destiny. Why has natural gas gone up so high? Is it demand or infrastruc­ Neither malign neglect on the part of the White House ture? Neither is markedly different from last year. The answer is self- nor impotent posturing on the part of the governor and State evident if you obey the first rule of investigating: Follow the money. House is an adequate response to a real crisis. Remember where is the money going. TEXAS! BLACKOUT FIRST Perhaps what pacifies uS is the complexity of this three- All of the problems claimed by the producers existed last year and DAY OF SUMMER card monte that the utilities and producers are playing with we had enough power at a tiny percentage of the current charges for us. Maybe we don’t feel competent to criticize because it’s current. What has changed radically is neither our demand nor infra­ June 21, 2001 Thurs Eve, just so complicated and their explanations seem to make sense. structure. What has changed is the government in Washington D.C. 7-10pm Worldwide, All Time Zones

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Page 4 FULLERTON OBSERVER JUNE 15* 2001 Richman Principal Yolanda McComb Council Notes... at back with former Richman by Abee Luke Elementary School students now The City Council met in regular session May 5, 2001 at working as Role 4 p.m. Although there was no 7:30 p.m. session the Models from meeting lasted until Nicolas Junior almost 9:30 p.m. High and their * CORRECTION OF CORRECTION: It was reported in the proud moms. previous Council Note that the only excitement at the last Council meeting was a correction to the minutes by Councilman Bankhead. Lilliana Hernandez The correction was incorrect The agenda item was confusing, but and Jaime Perez at this column did report it incorrectly and corrected it in the last col­ center, were umn. City Clerk Audrey Culver was correct all the time. Got That? honored at Tuesday’s Council WHO SHOULD PAY?: A Communities United For Fullerton meeting for making Safety grant which covered the cost of one of three School Resource Officers expired. Fullerton Joint Union High School District has a difference in the agreed to pay for the cost of one officer with the City picking up the community. tab for the other two. These officers are assigned to Sonora, Troy and Sunny Hills High Schools and are effective in preventing violence. Councilman Norby stated that the School District has more resources than the City and should pay a larger share in the future. Councilman Bankhead agreed. The Council approved an agreement in the amount Effort To Withdraw From of $89,342 with FJUH which the District will pay to the City to cover Downtown Development Stalled the cost of a School Resource Officer. Approved 5-0. Pro-airport Group Doesn’t Fly SMILE WHEN YOU RUN THAT RED LIGHT: The installa­ By Reluctant Property Owner The question before the Council was whether the tion of cameras at four intersections to record red light violations was A major development in the downtown area is on hold City should remain a member of the Orange County previously on the agenda and had a public hearing at that time. This because one property owner that agreed to sell a piece of Regional Airport Authority, (OCRRA). The citizens hearing produced the same concerns about invasion of privacy, but property to the developer has not delivered the property in of North Orange County have been subjected to a bar­ Council felt that the danger posed by violators has become so acute escrow. The attorney for Mr. Lawson, owner of the prop­ rage of phamplets from the City of Irvine published at that being photographed in a violation is a minor inconvenience. In erty, did not seem to know if they had a contract or not. The taxpayers expense, touting a Great Park instead of an California the citation goes to the driver. Because the camera records developer, The Morgan Group, claim that they have dis­ airport at El Toro and obviously Irvine has had some the license of the car, the notice of a citation will go to the registered charged all their contractual obligations. They have filed a success in swaying public opinion. The public hear­ owner who then can indicate who was driving at the time. A safety ten million dollar lawsuit against Mr. Lawson They say ing droned on interminably, with sentiments about feature of the system detects the speed of a vehicle approaching the that they offered to drop the lawsuit if Mr. Lawson performs equally divided. Mayor Jones was outspoken in sup­ intersection and if it is certain that the light is going to be run the his contractual obligations, but so far he has not. The City, port of remaining a member of the authority. He said yellow caution light can be extended for a second or two. not wishing to get in the middle of a pissing contest, (Coun­ we needed to stay in OCRAA in order to get informa­ The system is a turnkey operation. The vendor pays for all the cilwoman Flory’s words) had to decide if they should agree tion and have a voice in what is done; the ultimate equipment, installation, maintenance, a public awareness education to an amendment to the Disposition and Development Agree­ decision will be by the Board of Supervisors. Coun­ campaign and training for the Police Department, Court, City Attor­ ment which establishes a process for the consideration of cilwoman Flory couldn’t make up her mind and in the ney and other personnel. The cost of a red light violation citation is the use of eminent domain to secure the parcel. Several end did not vote. She felt the City should also be on now $271 and $97.69 of that will go to the vendor with the City re­ downtown business groups spoke in favor of the Amend­ the South County committee which opposes the air­ ceiving $39.80, the rest going to the County and State. It is predicted ment in order to keep the development on track. The Amend­ port. The motion was made to withdraw from the com­ that there will be an increase in citations at first which will diminish ment was approved 4-1, Norby no. mittee. The resulting vote was a tie, Clesceri and Norby over time as the public becomes aware of the cameras and adjusts yes, Jones and Bankhead no. The motion failed, the their behavior accordingly, which is after all the reason for the sys­ City will remain a member of OCRAA. After the vote tem. The cameras will be installed at Harbor Blvd., and Bastanchury No Airport at El Toro Councilman Bankhead told Councilwoman Flory it Road; Harbor Blvd., and Orangethrope Ave.; Orangethorpe Ave., and would be okay with him if she wanted to attend the Magnolia Ave.; and Chapman Ave., and State College Blvd. The vote Help Needed South County meetings. was 5-0 to award a three year contract to Nestor Traffic Systems. Petitions are being circulated now for an MAINTENANCE GOING UP? Robert Savage in a report on initiative for the March 2002 ballot that would the status of maintenance at Fullerton Station said that the elevator is replace the airport zoning Council Quotes the biggest problem. Councilman Bankhead said the place should be at the 4,700 acre El Toro base “We didn’t elect you to participate in the cleaner for the amount of money spent and Councilwoman Flory re­ with a large urban Orange County Great Central marked that it is one of the gateways to the City and does not reflect dogfight between Irvine and Newport.” Park, a cleaner alternative to an unsafe airport pride of ownership. Councilman Norby suggested an Adopt-A-De- Fullerton resident that many see as a potential environmental pot program. A future report was requested to mark progress. The disaster. Please support this effort and sign a report was received and filed. “Membership in the pro-airport group is PARKING STUDY APPROVED: This item was on the May 1 petition. Volunteers are needed to circulate inappropriate when 58% of residents do agenda and was postponed to give Mr. Fergus McTeggart a chance to the petitions, as easy as asking your friends and not support the El Toro airport plan.” neighbors to sign, present a study his company had already done. Staff reviewed his Dorian Hunter of Fullerton study and decided that it was not comprehensive enough. Staff se­ please call 714-870-5633 or e-mail Safe & Healthy Communities lected Meyer, Mohaddes and Associates for the study at a cost of [email protected] and offer to help. $65,100. Council approved a budget transfer of $75,000, (which in­ Petitions can be delivered to you with a return “The runway designs headed into the cludes contingencies), for the study, 4-1, Norby no. Councilman Norby envelope for your convenience. wind at El Toro have been found said the cost is excessive. Councilman Clesceri said dollars spent up front saves in the long run. This dangerous by pilot groups but OCRAA is study was supported by the Downtown merchants. NOW IN FULLERTON not interested in discussing alternatives.” Former Villa Park Mayor and United Airline Pilot McGowan COUNTRY CLUB explaining his citys withdrawal from OCRAA “Withdrawing membership would mean Sunrise Optometry buying into the no airport plan.” yourvrtur oeyes'.vpk X. * Former Marine General Art Bloomer head of OCRAA deserve JEWELERS V Family Owned & Operated Since 1977 explaining why Fullerton should PROFESSIONAL retain membership CARE SPECIALS FREE $ 4 0 ~GI FT CE RTTF I CATE “Membership does not mean a ' co m R fteT yT exam" ^ glasses"! In clu d in g Use this $40 gift certificate towards any \ rubberstamp for the airport.” Fram e & Mayor Jones, Fullerton's representative in the OCRAA Lenses | jewelry purchase of $199 or more! voting to retain membership Yqur Choice offrames from our executive I collection. 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by Jan Youngman District Highlights that day) when he received word Thoughts on Education that his father was dying. Ron’s by Konnie Gault quiet words to him on the way to the hospital provided much- Education Revolution: Which needed comfort. Ron later at­ tended the funeral as a further Side Are You On? display of support for one of his California began a reform of the state’s education system through a series of man­ FSD family. Others remembered dates in 1995. Dr. Ron Cooper had just become the Superintendent of the Fullerton gifts of homemade food deliv­ (Elementary) School District. Little did he know that his task for the next six years was ered without fanfare in times of to guide the District through a “revolution.” illness. Typical comments in­ clude: Ron, I will always remem­ Class size reduction for K-3, standard- ing the use of the SAT test in college ad­ ber you as the most thoughtful, based curriculum, and yearly student test­ missions, the California Department of caring and considerate person ing with accountability API awards are the Education wants to use a high school exit with whom I worked. Whether it mandates that have had the greatest impact exam before students are allowed to gradu­ be your concern for one’s health on California education. As the District ate and attached college money to students or happiness, or for one’s accom­ rushed to meet these challenges. Dr. Coo­ performance on the Stanford 9 tests. plishments, you always found per was extremely proud of the speed that Recently, I spoke to a group of fifth to time to send a note of encourage­ the District staff implemented these man­ seventh grade students about taking the ment. dates. Curriculum had to be reorganized; Stanford 9 tests. Most of their comments Our District is a better place new teaching strategies developed; teach­ about the tests were unprintable. What I because of your example and the ers retrained; report cards revised; and por­ can tell you is that the tests were described contributions you have made. table classrooms were added to school sites. as “stupid, a waste of time, and hated.” If You are truly one of the few During this same period, the District these students represent the general atti­ “great” men I have met in my experienced one of its largest periods of tude towards the tests, one wonders about life. growth. Each year, 200 to 300 new students the validity of the tests. Yet, teachers can Thanks for your years of sup­ come into the District, many with limited get a nice bonus, schools can get money, port, for the many wonderful pro­ English and/or economically disadvantaged and the districts get schools rated based Retiring Fullerton School District Superintendent grams and activities that thrive backgrounds. This meant that the District on these tests. throughout our District. Without needs to find room for an equivalent of one In France, you can walk into any class­ Ron Cooper was treated to a standing room only you, our children would not have new school each year in its existing schools. room in Paris or Lyon and the teacher in farewell party at the library where he was given a loved and learned in this excit­ As we look to the future of the District, the same grade level will be teaching from tiny ‘Minime’ sculpture of himself by sculptor ing, enriching environment. we need to understand the ramifications of the same textbook on the same page on Jason Kim, father of Acacia 6th grader and I respect you as a leader and these mandates. While class size reduction any given day. One assumes that all the Observer reporter Yeji. Among the many tributes, as a human being because you is great for those students K through 2, por­ students must learn the same thing. Yet, adhere to the principles of de­ table classrooms quickly take up valuable vast differences exist between students Ron received a quilt from co-workers and a visit cency and fairness. You culti­ playground space and the depending on the school they from his 6th grade teacher. vated a “home town” feeling in District does not have attend. During high school, they our rather large district, encour­ room to extend it to third These children spend most of their time prepar­ aging a unity based on mutual grade. Many of the are our future....If ing for their “Bac tests”. These An Extraordinary Leader support. For that, I thank you. schools have had to move tests determine everything. Dr. Ron Cooper I have a collection of hand­ their media/library centers we want an edu­ Whether they will attend col­ written supportive notes from to smaller spaces which cated citizenry lege, their major course of study, The retirement of Superintendent Ron Cooper brings to an Ron received over many years, results in reduced pro­ and which college they can at­ end a very special era in the Fullerton School District. Ron each of which contributed to grams for students. making intelligent tend, based on the points they Cooper was the Favorite Son who made good, the product of making me the best teacher I Have you been to your decisions we better get on the tests. Many students Fullerton schools who returned to his home town to begin a could be by recognizing the local school’s media/li­ make sure they get have tutors, go to afterschool career in education that would span 37 years. teaching and living behaviors we brary lately? You will dis­ programs, or even take a year off Ron’s roots in the community are deep. He started as a shared and valued. I know he did cover that it really has not the best education from formal education to pre­ kindergarten student, went through our schools, was a popu­ that for everyone he knew, a re­ changed much since you possible. pare for these tests. The amount lar teacher in FSD, then rose through the ranks, serving in markable contribution to the lives were a student, in fact, it of anxiety among the students is turn as reading specialist, media specialist, assistant princi­ of teachers and, by extension, the still has many of the same extremely high since their future pal, principal, Director of Personnel, Assistant Superintendent, lives and learning of students. I books. While the schools were required to is determined by the tests. Last spring, I Deputy Superintendent, and finally, in 1995, Superintendent. cherish those notes. update state-approved textbooks for the new was in Paris and witnessed a massive dem­ Ron knows the District inside and out, having had every Dr. Cooper is the most sup­ standards-based curriculum, school librar­ onstration by 10,000 teachers and students department under his supervision at one point in his career. portive person I know. He is al­ ies have outdated reference books ( I found demanding education reform. They wanted As a result, whenever an issue came up, Ron knew the history ways quick to drop a note of sup­ one from 1970) and few new fiction books the government to add computer and tech­ of the situation and the people involved and what had - or port or congratulations, no mat­ to encourage the joy of reading. Textbooks nology courses and more “American-style hadn’t - worked in the past. ter how small the event. I have less than seven years old are warehoused education courses” in the high schools. Ron loves children, and they love him back. They respond appreciated his kindness in my or discarded. And with the cost of textbooks So what is the answer? Somehow we to his genuine interest in them and his great sense of fun, role as a school district employee $20 and up, it is a significant expense. need to provide an education that meets whether he is dressed as “Zero the Hero” to celebrate the 100th and especially in my role as Besides new textbook expenses, stan­ the needs for all the children. In our stan­ day of school with kindergarten students, cooking for a group mom/PTA President. Thank you dards-based curriculum required retraining dardization of curriculum will we lose our of children to enhance a book he is reading to them, or dressed for always supporting me! Best of teachers. With its emphasis on mastery creative and enthusiastic teachers? Will as the “Cat In the Hat “ to read a favorite Dr. Seuss book. wishes on your retirement! of specific skills, parents and teachers are there be a place for the creative child who For those who don’t know him, it would be impossible to If he has a fault, it is his gen­ supposed to be informed what skills stu­ learns differently? Special Education man­ convey his warmth and kindness, his listening skills, and his erosity and civility in an increas­ dents will learn each year. Lessons are dates are underfunded and take a large interest in everyone he meets. Ron never seeks the spotlight, ingly hostile and aggressive • highly structured, often teacher manuals percentage of a District’s general fund. but is active in providing those with whom he works an op­ world. Ron’s greatest strength is provide teachers with scripts to use in teach­ While districts continue to get new man­ portunity to shine. An Unassuming man, he has made sure that his interpersonal relationships: ing concepts. This mastery of skills has re­ dates from the state and federal govern­ his people receive recognition for their efforts while never his door is always open, as is his placed grades in the new report cards which ment, funding is only given for specific seeking such recognition for himself. Ron has always been a heart. Certainly a replacement for have been met with mixed acceptance by programs. School buildings, buses, and mentor to those with whom he works. He is an unusual leader his position will be found, and he parents. Since literacy is a major focus in equipment are aging, yet few funds are in that while he is himself a perfectionist, he gives those un­ or she will no doubt have the ex­ California, a new, very structured, reading available for maintenance. Throughout the der his supervision the opportunity to perform their jobs with­ perience and qualifications nec­ program has been adopted by the District. country, districts are having problems find­ out second-guessing or micromanaging them. A Ron Cooper essary to be a good superinten­ Spring used to mean special school pro­ ing administrators to fill positions, does hallmark is his ability to treat everyone fairly, with dignity dent, but that individual will not grams and school plays for students; it now this mean that education is becoming a and respect. When current and retired employees, parents, com­ have the depth and breadth of ex- is means Stanford 9 testing. These tests not frustrating field? munity members, and business leaders were asked to provide perience with the Fullerton only take up two weeks of valuable learn­ It’s really easy for residents without input for a memory book for Ron, over and over the com­ School District and with the city ing time, but teachers must spend time pre­ school-age children to say “That’s not my ments made were reflective of Ron’s caring, humanistic ap­ of Fullerton that Ron Cooper paring the students for the tests. Soon, lim- problem!” But public schools are proach to his work, his selfless generosity and thoughtfulness, possesses. He is one of a kind! ited-English speaking students will have the everyone’s problem. These children are and his skill in dealing with people. Many references were So farewell, Ron Cooper, and opportunity of taking a second two week our future. They will be the doctors, law­ made to the personal notes which arrived unexpectedly, em­ Godspeed. We won’t see your test in Spanish, even though they are not yers, and politicians that will be making ployees who were greeted by name after meeting him only like again. Thanks for the memo­ taught in Spanish. Students in other states decisions for us in the future. And if we once, and his concern for the education of the children en­ ries, Ron! have started to prep for the Stanford 9’s or want an educated citizenry making intel­ trusted in our care. One teacher related being driven to the other yearly achievement tests in special ligent decisions we better make sure they hospital by the Superintendent (who was visiting his school Saturday and tutoring classes. Ironically, get the best education possible. just when the U.C. Regents are question- C o m p u t e r s - F r i e n d s o r F o e s ? 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At left: Vi Jones pictured at far right congratulates husband Henry Jones and Marj Pogue Chamber of Commerce Sydney Verry Man and Patricia House: Woman of the Scarbrough First Year. Waking Up the Woman President Muckenthaler For the first time in the 36-year With a background in directorial and history of the Fullerton Lions Club executive leadership at such prestigius mu­ a woman has been elected president. seums as the Pacific Asia museum in Pasa­ Sydney Scarbrough, daughter of dena; the Museum of Indian Arts and Marjorie Walker Verry and the late Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology in municipal judge Lloyd S. Verry, will Two Fullerton Santa Fe, New Mexico; and the Bowers be installed as president on Thurs­ Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana and day June 21st at the Radisson Hotel Favorites as a facilitator for the future Museum of in Fullerton. She will take over the African Art and Culture in Los Angeles, reins from Harry Gooss who has led Patricia House is expected to wake things the club for the past two years. Dis­ Honored As up at Fullerton’s Muckenthaler Cultural trict Governor David Stewart also Center. Ms. House accepted the position of Fullerton will preside over the Man & Woman of executive director in February. ceremony. An avid collector of African art and Sydney Scarbrough is a gradu­ Of The Year cultural adornments. House has served as ate of Sunny Hills High and Pacific Marj Pogue and Henry Jones were honored a guide and lecturer on fifteen safaris in University in Oregon. Currently she as Man and Woman of the Year at a Chamber East Africa, two in West Africa and one in is Director of Operations for the Ful­ ^ ■ 1 of Commerce Ceremony June 7 th. Marj was North Africa. Her immediate interests in­ lerton Chamber of Commerce. She nominated by several groups. A retired educa­ clude study of colonial Mexico and she is has served as president and found­ Aunt Saskia, Grandma Sharon, Great- tor, her activities in the community include: organizing an expedition to study art and ing member of the Fullerton Farm­ Grandma Nat and the whole family Fullerton School District Boardmember; Ful­ culture in Oxaca and Zacatecas, Mexico. ers’ Market; president of the Ameri­ lerton Library Foundation; FSD Educational welcome Zoe Rose bom June 1st 2001 Plans for future exhibits at the can Legion Junior Auxiliary and is Foundation; AAUW; League of Women Voters; to proud parents Zac and Kristi. Muckenthaler include: June/July - “Em­ a former member of many Children’s League volunteer and Boardmember blems of Ethereal Grace,” a showing of charitiable organizations including We Love You! of the Fullerton Sister City Association (Fukui, historic, antique and contemporary jade Assistance League of Fullerton and Japan). Marj was honored for her hardworking adornment inspired by tradition and in American Association of University community leadership. Seven Panel Mural August/October - “American Indian Art,” Women and Women’s Transitional Henry Jones was honored for his commu­ a tour of the Southwest with traditional Living Center. nity service and civic leadership in Fullerton objects and contemporary paintings by This unusual club has meeting Unveiling Downtown and the world. Both Henry and wife Vi are well Native American artists. the first and third Wednesdays of known for their generosity and service in many Thursday June 14 If you haven’t visited the Muckenthaler each month at 7:15am at the Inter­ Cultural Center you are in for a treat. De­ organizations including: Fullerton Interfaith The unveiling and dedication of Fullerton’s latest national House of Pancakes Restau­ Emergency Services (FIES); CROP Walk which signed by Frank Benchly, architect of the rant, 151 W. Orangethorpe, Fuller­ piece of public art is set for Thursday June 14th at 5pm supports local and global efforts to end hunger; former California Hotel in downtown Ful­ ton. Newcomers are welcome! If at the parking structure on Wilshire Avenue across from Leon Owens Foundation; Claremont Library lerton, the mansion is modeled after the you are interested in more informa­ the Museum Center and Plaza during the Thursday Restoration Project; Women’s Transitional Liv­ Mediterranean-style buildings of San tion about the club, please call new downtown Farmers Market. The young artists and di­ ing Center; Laurel House of Tustin (a home for Diego’s Balboa Park. Built in 1924 at a President Sydney Verry Scarbrough recting artist Matt Reynoso will be recognized. The troubled teens); Muckenthaler Cultural Center cost of $35,000, the 18-room Italian Re­ at 536-1060 or Membership Chair seven panel mural is partially funded by project CUFFS Trustee; Rancho Milagro Orphanage in Mexico; naissance mansion and grounds were do­ David Crawford at 521-0735. (Communities United for Furthering Safety), a and Four Houses of Mercy (a home for handi­ nated to the city in 1965 by the You can also reach the club colaboration between law enforcement, education and capped in Palestine). Henry is also a local long­ Muckenthaler family. The Center is lo­ through community based organizations focused on providing time business man and owner of Henry Jones cated one block west of Euclid Avenue at e-mail at: [email protected] meaningful alternatives to drug and gang involvement Insurance on Commonwealth near downtown. 1201 West Malvern in Fullerton. 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JUNE 15, 2001 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 7 Arboretum Dinner/ Dance Theme: “Out of Africa”

The Fullerton Arboretum’s Annual Midsummer Night in the Garden is set for 6:30pm July 14th at the beautiful Ar­ boretum grounds located on the CalState Fullerton campus. This year’s theme is “Out of Africa.” Previous themes of the annual event have high­ lighted France, Italy, or time periods such as the 1920’s. The theme of this year’s event which will be Black Tie was chosen in part because one of the live auction items donated by Arboretum supporters, is a “Royal Kenya Safari” for two, valued at over $8,000. Tickets for the yearly event featuring a champagne reception, silent auction, dancing and dinner are available by calling 278- 4790. All proceeds go to sup­ Terry Brick port the Arboretum. DAMAS de CARIDAD Fullerton Public Library Foundation Seven lovely ladies joined Damas de Caridad this • Fullerton Museum Center year. Pictured above are Marilyn Hankins, Wilma Doctors Up • Fullerton School Education Foundation Peloquin, Rosemary James, Annette Beuerlein and Suzanne Wilson. The two not pictured are Patricia To Their Anfinson and JoAnn Sowards. Damas is a support organization for St. Jude Hospital. Those interested in Necks in What are you more information may call Mrs. Anderson at 870-5399. Diapers Over 10,000 diapers reading? were collected by doc­ tors Nancy Rippy, Rob­ Claws and Effect ert Thompson and April by Brunetti pictured at left in their Annual Diaper it'Ml t> Rita Mae Brown and Drive. The doctors open up their offices on the comer of Amerige Sneaky Pie Brown and Malden in downtown Fullerton each year and donate their Chiropractic services in exchange for the diapers which are then What attracted you donated to Orange County Child Abuse Center located in Santa Ana. For more information on the program call (714) 543-4333 to the book? I have read several other Rita Mae Brown books in the past and found the interplay between the humans and the animals (Mrs. Murphy, Tucker and Pewter) to be a clever way to tell a story. What is the book about? Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen is the postmis­ tress of Crozit, Virginia, a small town in the fox hunting country. A series of murders centered around the local hospital causes An old-fashioned F ourth of July for the whole family Harry and her three pets to spring into action featuring carnival games, food booths, competitions, to find out “who did it and why.” Other char­ entertainment and an amazing “sky show” acters as well contribute to the eventual solv­ of choreographed fireworks beginning at 9 p.m! Reflections ing of the mystery. “Reflections” is a cultural arts program developed Would you recommend by the national PTA to give students an opportunity to ft - 9:30 P.M. 1AIEDNESDI19. IUL9 ftTH express themselves through original works of art, lit­ the book? erature, music, and photography. Golden Hill Elemen­ FULLERTON HIGH VCH00L STADIUM Yes, I’d recommend it wholeheartedly. This tary made a great showing when the original artwork (CORNER OF LEMON UNO BERKELEY) series is a clever and delightful set of myster­ of fifteen students was selected to represent the school at the 4th District Level competition. Additionally, four ies. of the students’ work received honorable mention at that level and went on to represent Orange County at Please call 714-738-6575 What book the State level competition. will you read next? The finalists are: Jennifer Hong, Daniel Spalding, for ticket information. Steven Cruz, Melanie Garcia, Elizabeth Duran, Katie The book that I am looking forward to reading Heaton, Katelyn Ordway, Ben McDermit, Sergio next is Headhunt by Carol Brennan, a new Korrego, Hayley Winters, and Jordan Lejuwaan. Each author for me. I also enjoy reading books by received trophies to honor their achievements. The 4th District Level Finalists pictured above with Principal Sue Grafton, Joan Hess and Janet Evanovich. Mrs. Fendell are: Joanne Lee, Joshua Valdez, Janice Edited for The Observer Lee, and Charity Hilbum. - Darcy McDonald by Carolyn T. Johnson

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Page 8 FULLERTON OBSERVER JUNE 15, 2001 Acacia Tree Song Mr. Clay: by Mr. Clay Before the days o f Jell-0 A Role Model lived a prehistoric fellow who loved a maid and courted her by Yeji Kim beneath Acacia’s tree, and they had lots o f children “School is the real world. You learn and their children all had children everyday and use the things that were taught and they kept on having children to you even from the first grade. So, don’t until one of them had me. think that because you have finished school, We’re a family and we’re a tree. that you have learned everything. Everyday Our roots grow deep down in you learn more. ” - Mr. C lay history. From my great, great Granddaddy The personality of Mr. Clay is very gentle. I think it reaching up to me, is probably because he travels a lot. Mr. Clay has trav­ We’re a green and growing Family eled all over the world and has brought home costumes, Tree. money and games which he has used in his classroom. Mr Clay is retiring this year. His career began in 1957 My grandpa came from Russia. as a teacher and then vice principal of Nicolas Junior My grandma came from Prussia. High. Next he was principal at Ladera Vista Jr. High They met in Nova Scotia, for 18 years and then spent five years at Hermosa Drive had my dad in Tennessee. Elementary. The next 16 years of his career were spent Then they moved to Yokohama teaching 6th grade at Acacia Elementary. Surprisingly, where Daddy met my Mama. his four adult children and his wife are also teachers. Her Dad’s from Alabama and her His family is full of teachers! Mom’s part Cherokee. I asked Mr. Clay why he became a teacher. He said Above: The sculptor Jason Kim (at right, also the author’s dad) presents that he chose teaching because he liked to talk, tell sto­ a tiny sculpture to Yeji’s teacher, Mr. Clay retiring after 44 years as an The folks in Madagascar ries and loved to learn and research. His interest in mu­ educator in the Fullerton School District. The sculpture is a miniture of aren’t the same as in Alaskar. sic, social studies and geography led him to join choirs Mr. Clay. Mr. Kim is opening Ace Art Studio at 124 W. Wilshire in They ’ve got different foods, and music groups and to travel. downtown Fullerton. One of the things he will make at the studio are different moods I asked him how it felt to be retiring. He said that he these “mini-me” sculptured portraits of people. Truly unique. See the and different colored skin. felt both a wave of joy and sadness wash over him. He You may have a different name says it will feel strange to not be in front of the class­ July 1st issue when Yeji interviews her dad. but underneath we’re much the room at 8:15 every morning to meet the children in his same. class. He truly loves all the students at Acacia. I am a 6th grader and the time for me to graduate is coming closer. Since I feel sad to You ’re probably my cousin Mr. Clay has seen the world and one of his favorite leave Acacia, I think Mr. Clay feels sad too. We won’t be able to sing the Acacia tree and the whole world is our kin. countries is Australia because of the animals and the song that he composed. I admire Mr. Clay for his enthusiasm. Last year, my class learned outback. Also he enjoyed Hong Kong because he loves social studies from him. It was very enjoyable. He taught us about other countries in­ (Chorus) to shop, but for some reason, he has never done much cluding ancient Egypt with slides, jewelry, pictures, clothing, and tools. While we lis­ We’re a family and we're a tree. traveling at home in the US. After his retirement he tened to his lectures, we would forget that we were in school and think that we were in Our roots grow deep down in plans to travel within the United States. While traveling ancient Egypt. If I was going to become a teacher, Mr. Clay would be my role model, but history. he will remember the little children growing up at Aca­ I want to be a cardiologist. I think Mr. Clay is a really great teacher. My principal, Mrs.. From my great, great Grandmother cia and miss the feeling of teaching, but he will have Connie Smith, former principal Mrs. Georgia Menges, and my former teacher Mrs.. reaching up to me, time to relax, work on hobbies and learn more. His hob­ Becky D’Arrigo have told me personally that they will miss him. “Nothing is impossible we’re a green and growing Family bies include writing musicals, scripts, lyrics, and being to accomplish according to Mr. Clay.” He is fun and inspiring to the community, students Tree. a great grandfather. and teachers. He will be in our hearts forever.

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JUNE 15, 2001 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 9 All We Are Saying Is the most precious commodity 1 know of. Unsupervised free time is where art and God and love come from. Give Sheep A Chance When people worked 20 hours a day breaking rocks to build pyramids, they didn’t sing or dance or paint, continued from frontpage they didn’t fall in love, and they didn’t reassess the quality of their spiritual lives. They didn’t have time. They fell face down in the dirt once they were allowed, W h a t kind of wanna-be bad ass does mean things to pre­ tend sheep? I’ll bet it’s the same kid who burned up roily mated with whoever fell next to them, and figured if polly bugs with a magnifying glass when I was a little girl. there was a God he wasn’t available to rock breakers. “Why would Kenny do that?” I asked my dad. Unsupervised free time only exists when labor is di­ “No cohones, ” my dad explained, gesturing in a way that vided, goods are stored for the future and shared, tech­ may have been inappropriate for most 7 year olds, but I was nological advancements lighten the load, and civili-- familiar with it. “People with guts don’t go around being cruel zation comes into being. I hate it when blockheads to anybody or anything that has less power than they do. ” take the priceless products of civilization and use them This is my cowboy daddy’s creed. It’s OK to take on your to act uncivilized. musclebound redneck neighbor, or big business, or the gov­ Here’s something else to consider. Somewhere, ernment if you have to, but if you yell at the hotel maid, or somebody’s proud mama is showing her friends at the stiff the waitress, or hit a dog, you’re a punk. beauty shop a photo of the sheep her son Joey painted So, the question becomes which bad mannered punks are for the city of Fullerton. She prizes this photo, keep­ defacing the Fullerton sheep? Is it little latchkey grade school ing it on her dresser next to a picture of her grandchil­ kids who have too much unsupervised free time? Is it drunk dren, her wedding ring, and Joey’s first lock of hair. college kids who have too much unsupervised free time? Is it Her heart swells with pride knowing that she raised a the anarchists in matching outfits who have pierced some­ son who is so talented, and who is doing so well. She’s thing a little too close to the brain who have too much unsu­ a nice lady. A kind person. She loves her son. She gives pervised free time? to Greenpeace. She volunteers at the hospital. And right I hate it when people waste unsupervised free time. It is about the time she’s falling asleep watching Touched By An Angel, some heartless SOB is busting the ears off her son’s sheep. No manners at all. My mother’s right, really. When you think about how your actions will affect somebody else, especially somebody inno­ cent, you don’t eat while your neighbor cent people because you disagree with their leaders, and you don’t goes hungry, you don’t sacrifice people for destroy somebody’s idea of beauty of fun because you are young, or power, you don’t take more than your angry, or insecure, or drunk, or bored. share, you don’t participate in any link of “Civility costs nothing,” my proud English Great Grandmother the chain of violence - that means you don’t said to a bad mannered, punk bus driver when she was old, and shoot at somebody because he’s wearing slow, and couldn’t get the fare out of her change purse fast enough the wrong color in your neighborhood, and to suit him. it means you don’t sell drugs to people who Civility costs nothing. Whoever you are, leave the sheep alone. sell drugs to people who sell drugs to kids, Then with that unsupervised free time you can read a book, paint a and it means you don’t vote in ways that picture, play the piano, or write some notes like these about your keep those kids poor, you don’t destroy the thoughts on life, and love, and God, and sheep, and manners. planet for future generations, you don’t make God in your image and force that on others in His name, you don’t hurt inno­ Story & Photos ©2001 TAKING NOTES by Kyle Bates

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FULLERTON CHILDREN’S REPERTORY THEATER All Seats Must Be Reserved TICKETS: (714) 671-1084 “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” directed by Vicki Schindele and Alberta Strey Opens July 6 Friday, Saturday & Sundays through July 21 Fullerton Union High School Little Theater (located behind the Plummer Auditorium, Chapman Avenue at Lemon Street.) Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is based on the story of Joseph as told in the Old Testament of the Bible. As the favorite son, Joseph is given a special coat by his father Jacob. His jealous brothers sell him into Egyptian slavery and much to their surprise, he becomes Pha­ raohs confidante and right-hand man. This fully staged production features a cast of 56 young people. A live orchestra will provide accompaniment on such popular tunes as “Go, Go, Go, Joseph,” “Those Canaan Days,” and “Close every door.” Come and enjoy this energetic and heartwarming musical production.

Chris Lee and Andrea Dodson were rewarded for their efforts as the happy young lovers in “Carousel. ” Graduating seniors the pair received MACY’s Highest Achievement Awards for exceptional performances. In addition, Ms Dodson was named Best Supporting Actress and was the recipient o f a $500 scholarship.

In 1971, Lee and John Childress realized there was a need to recognize the ac­ complishments and hard work of talented performing arts students in LA high schools. With help from the City of LA they founded the Music and Art Commenda­ tion for Youth Program, bet­ ter known as MACY. After moving to Laguna beach, they relocated the program to Orange County. The 31st An­ Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theater was founded in 1983 to provide nual MACY ceremony fea­ North Orange County with the opportunity to learn about the American tured numbers from 22 high musical theater. Children from fifth through eight grades audition for the school musical theater pro­ “company” and perform in two fully staged productions each year. The ductions. Over 1000 students Fullerton Union High School Academy o f the Arts company has also performed in England, Scotland, Japan, Germany, attended the five-hour event students Jessica Nettinga, Carly Shepard and France and Scandinavia. June 3rd at the Plummer Au­ Sydney Benner won Outstanding Achievement ditorium. Awards for their roles in “ Carousel. ” The award is Fullerton Union High given by the Music and Art Commendation for School’s Academy of the Arts Jlappy da thers Dap to a ll the wonderjul rode their production of “Car­ Youth Program to those actors who demonstrate ousel” into the exceptional merit in a challenging role. MACYcompetition and jaiders out idere Sunday $fune 17. caught the Brass Ring - 22 Highest Achievement Awards forexcetional performances trophies including the cov­ were bestowed on graduating senior Jamie Hutchison (Julie eted Sweepstakes Award. In Jordan). Bright Spot Awards, granted to thowe performers announcing the award, it was who bring something special to a minor role were won by noted that Fullerton’s produc­ Abby Bolin (Heavenly Friend), Erin Mackey (Hannah), and tion of “Carousel” deserved Henley Slepyan (Arminy). Special Recognition Awards given special recognition because to students or ensembles whose contributions enhance a show, the show is so difficult to do went to Erick Johnson (Mr. Bascombe), Courtney Ozovek and musically challenging for (Dancer and Kenny Stavert (Jessie). Outstanding Achieve­ young voices. “Carousel” ment Awards for actors who demonstrated exceptional merit was a phenomenal produc­ in a challenging role whent to Devin Cochran and Jon Lyons. tion,” said Mrs. Childress. The ensemble also received the Group Highest Achieve­ Awardees not pictured ment Award and the Best Performance o f the Day Award, here are: Best Actor Award which is a traveling trophy. Last year, FUHS students also went to Lorenzo Caunan who swept the competition with 24 awards. This year their near­ played the rough carnival est competitor was University High School in Irvine, which barker, Billy Bigelow. took 12 awards. - Dede Ginter June 22 at 7 pm Todd Schinele, who played the evil Jigger C om edy Theatre U nder the Stars i n Craigin in “Carousel, ” recieved the Arbor M anor s English C ourtyard Achievement Award given to a performer who showed distinction in a challenging role. A Special Recognition Award went to Patrick $ 7 advance, $10 at the door Jones for his duel roles as The Starkeeper and Fabulous meals prepared by our Dr. Seldom 5 star chefare extra

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“I Ought To Be In Community Pictures” A Laugh A Minute THEATRE Reviewed by Natalie Kennedy Calendar Neil Simon’s, “I Ought To Be In Pic­ tures” was a laugh a minute and you still have time to take this play in at La Mirada •South Coast REPERTORY: •VANGUARD Theatre for the Performing Arts through 655 Town Center Dr Costa Mesa THEATRE June 17. For tickets call (714) 994-6150 TICKETS: (714) 708-5555 ENSEMBLE The play originally debuted at the SCR 4th Annual 699-A South State Ahmanson Theatre before opening on College Blvd SwWfime Broadway in 1980. “I Ought To Be In Pic­ TICKETS: 526-8007 Pacific www.vte.org tures,” explores a rekindled father-daugh­ ter relationship and is considered by some Playwrights “Last Summer at critics to be one of Simon’s funniest, we Bluefish CANTEEN agreed with the “Hilarious & Emotional” Festival C ove”by Jane tag put on it by the professional critics. .Tune 22-.Tulv 1 Chambers A Musical Salute Jules Aaron is an award winning direc­ • “California Scenarios” - Noguchi June 22-July 21 To The 1940’s tor with over 200 productions under his belt. Sculpture Garden - June 22-July 1: An estranged woman A word about the actors. Although there are Short plays by a select group of Starring America’s most renowned Latino on a summer journey on Book by Linda Thorsen Bond, only three of them, there are no dull mo­ William Repicci & Charles Busch LTeri Ralston 1 ments and they definitely do justice to the playwrights, commissioned to re­ the East Coast finds herself Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements play. flect California’s social diversity. in a vacation enclave of by Bob McDowell Special Material by Dick Gallagher Charge by phone • Gregory Itzen takes on the roll of the The plays will be performed at lo­ lesbian women. She meets father and demonstrates his veteran stage cations in Isamu Noguchi’s public and falls in love with a (714) 879-1732 and screen presence. You might have seen art installation, which was designed woman with a secret that July 1 3 - J uly 29 B u y T ic k e t s him perform at the Kennedy Center or on to represent the varied California soon presents itself as the pivotal moment in all of O n l i n e Broadway or in South Coast Repertory pro­ landscape. Playwrights: Luis 5eafAdvisor.com> ductions or at the Garden Grove Alfaro, Joann Farias, Anne Garcla- their lives. The story is one Fullerton Civic Light Opera /& Romero, Josd Cruz Gonzalez and of relationships , self-dis­ Shakespeare Festival. On TV you may have P lummer A uditorium • C hapman & Lemon • Fullerton seen him on Judging Amy or The Practice Octavio Solis. Tickets $10 covery, friendship, and or many others. He is soon to appear in the • “Nostalgia” - by Lucinda Coxon, di­ love. It celebrates the hu­ movie, “Original Sin” with Antonio rected by Loretta Greco, Workshop man condition that speaks Banderas and Angelina Jolie. Production - Second Stage -June to everyone. This incred­ • Amy Brewcznski played the teenager 28-July 1: The creator of Sherlock ible production will be a FULLERTON COLLEGE with finesse. She has been acting in LA for Holmes journeys to a farm in South unique theatrical experi­ two years and gave a dynamic and convinc­ Wales, where two brothers listen ence that our audiences 6th Annual ing performance. She is from Connecticut. for echoes of mythical sirens, and won’t soon forget. Com­ • Bonita Friedericy’s portrayal of Steffy, a mysterious woman across the ing: August 17-Arthur Director’s Festival the fathers girlfriend, was skilled and pro­ river holds answers to their past. Miller’s “A View from the June 23 to 30 fessional. Bonita has played in theaters up Tickets $ 18 Bridge. ” Oct 12- and down the west coast. You may have seen “Foxfire” by Susan Coo­ Bronwyn Dodson Theatre her guesting and co-staring on TV sitcoms ♦ “Hispanic Playwrights Project per & Hume Cronyn ” Nov including Dharma and Greg and Spin City. Readings” - 2nd Stage: $8 20- “Raised in Captivity” 321 E Chapman on Campus by Nicky Silver • Chuck Estes: A highlight was the mu­ “SWEATY PALMS” by Alejandro TICKETS: sical and sound design by Chuck Estes. One Morales, directed by Lisa Portes: of Fullerton’s success stories. Chuck has In 1936, the patron of a farm out­ Berkeley School production of 992-7433 composed the original scores and provided side Granada, Spain, dies mysteri­ musical direction and sound design for over ously and the family’s complacent “A MIDSUMMER Short-length plays by 23 Directors. Come see an evening 160 productions nationwide. He has been life is threatened, as much by war NIGHT’S DREAM” recognized with numerous awards and this as by the sensuous spell cast by a 7pm Tuesday June 26 of 4 to 5 short-length plays Thursday through Saturday is one more musical success for Chuck. young gypsy with forbidden se­ crets. 2:30pm June 23 Tickets $8 a t STAGES evenings starting at 8pm. $10.50 per evening. “OUR TIGHT EMBRACE” by THEATRE Ask about Special Weekend Passes Jorge Ignacio Cortinas, directed by 400 E. Commonwealth Hits an d Misses Ruben Polendo: In a one-room Co­ Call the school for details 871-2050 “Best Of The Fest” Saturday June 30th by Joyce Mason lombian “safe house,” an elderly female prisoner plays a diabolical ©2001 game of cat and mouse with her Worry Not - Hits & Missesf guards while the balance of power OC Museum of Art Films Grove Theater Center at the continually shifts, both inside and - Newport Beach (949) 759-1122 ext 204 will be back in the on the streets. 2:30pm June 24. August issue or before June 15: THE WOMEN, 1939 - The ultimate MUCKENTHALER women’s movie of the 1930s and a treat from start to if we are lucky. • Pacific Playwrights Festival OUTDOOR finish (for men also). The Women is the picture George The Masons are moving to a new Readings - Mainstage: $8 Cukor directed after being thrown off Gone With The house and Joyce says it is taking all “HOLD PLEASE” by Annie THEATER Wind by Clark Gable (who objected to being given di­ her energy! Weisman, directed by Mark rection by a homosexual). There are no men in this pic­ TICKETS: 738-6595 or 741-9555 Rucker: There are no men onstage, “Girly America” but their overbearing presence is ture. There is a plot of sorts, but it is basically an excuse for lots of megastars to exchange witty insults with each June 15-23 felt by the women in the workplace, •CHANCE THEATER other. Directed by Cukor, with Joan Crawford, Rosalind Denise Moses’ risque two generations who take up the 5576 . La Palma, Anaheim Hills Russell, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, Virginia Grey, one-woman show. flag and provisions of Title IX to Tickets: 777-3033 Ruth Hussey and Hedda Hopper. Stay after the show­ improve the lot of women every­ Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance ing for an in-depth analysis and discussion with past­ where. 1pm June 29. of Being Ernest” “THE ANGELINA PROJECT” by Frank ries donated by The Sweet Life and coffee donated by EYE TO EYE” by Kevin Heelan, July 5-July 23 Canino Directed by Darryl B. Hovis June Peet’s Coffee & Tea. Films are introduced by Dr. Arthur directed by Seret Scott: On the day Neil Simons “The Last of 15 - July 15: “There’s no such thing as the Taussig, the Museum’s adjunct curator of film and au­ Mandela becomes president of the Red Hot Lovers” past being over. It keeps happening again thor ofFilmValues.com, one of America’s fastest grow­ South Africa, a married couple who August 9-25 and again — right here and now.” So says ing resources for film reviews for parents. Films are were ANC revolutionaries discover Bring your own picnic or order a Amelia Covello, a 40-something woman shown on Fridays beginning promptly at 6:30pm. Tick­ how life at an American prep basket dinner. whose marriage and academic career are in ets are $6 ($4 for members, students, seniors) danger as she tries to research history for school has corrupted their son’s her thesis — only to find out how secrets belief in their strict moral order. and lies have shaped her life. The play ex­ 3pm June 29. plores issues of abuse, generational violence, “GETTING FRANKIE MARRIED prejudice and media hype. This play is a - AND AFTERWARDS” by tribute to Angelina and the millions of Ital­ Horton Foote, directed by Martin ians who battled lingering prejudice and Benson: Just because an elderly CHIN TING HOURS daunting obstacles to make a better life for southern matriarch is on her death­ CHINESE POT OF GOLD bed doesn’t mean she’s going to LUNCH their families. Specializing in Monday thru “DRAGONS IN NEW YORK” written and die. Mrs. Willis intends to see her directed by Pattric Walker. June 23 - July son married, but that may be more Szechwan Cuisine Friday: 15: “Life is just a bowl of cherries” so the difficult than anyone suspects. ll:30am-2:30pm song says. Well, for George, life is the pits. 10am June . c30. , .. _ „ , ,. Winner of Restaurant Writers Silver Award DINNER Faced with a personal tragedy and trying des- ^ ru fj-f T^! rected by Olivia Honegger: It’s • Cocktails • Catering • Banquet Facilities Monday thru perately to escape from having to cope, he Thursday: finds himself embroiled with a pesky guard­ time for two grad school room­ FOOD TO GO *738-1977 ian angel who just won’t leave him alone, mates to get motivated. But Christa 5pm-9pm an amnesia-stricken socialite, and a teen ac­ is having problems with her thesis WE DELIVER TO YOUR HOME Friday. 5pm-10pm cused of murder. If you’ve ever thought of on French firde sidcle women, and Saturday 4-10pm, Annie has chosen to lie on the floor, ($2 charge for orders under $15) “dropping out,” eavesdrop on George and Sunday 4pm-9pm see how love both creates and cures man’s obsessed with visions of her past. 1939 Sunnycrest Drive • Fullerton ills and brings George back to life. 2pm June 30 % Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

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1 Orange County Children’s Theraputic Arts Center, 208 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ART (714) 547-5468: What happens when you choose 30 students from two schools very different from one another racially, ethni­ cally and economically; give those students still cameras and video equipment; take them to the opposite school for a few days and have them compile a history of what happens in the school and neighborhood? This fascinating exhibit shows the results A Reputation for of such a senerio told by the artwork of middle school students from Laguna and Superb French Cuisine Santa Ana. Sponsored by OC Human Rela­ CITY OF BREA ART tions Community Exchange Program. and Wine Cellar GALLERY:1 C ivic 10am-5pm thru June 14 Winner of numerous Center Circle (714) ■ Orange County Human Relations, 1300 S. 990-7600Assemblage Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, (714) 567- prestigious Awards for & Contemporary 7470: A group of Los Amigos High School outstanding cuisine. Crafts : The works of students under the direction of art teacher artists who specialize Kevin Ferguson painted 60 self portraits in using discarded ob­ which were then transferred to tiles with the Romantic dining in jects and recycling help of artist George Robles to create a mu­ an elegant setting. them into works of art ral in the foyer of the Human Relations plus 29 works in ce­ Bldg. B. (see portrait at left) Located in famous ramic and glass by Villa del Sol contemporary artists. - thru June 29 For Reservations call MUSEUM SEEKS (714) 525-5682 METRONOMES 305 N. Harbor Blvd. (at Wilshire) Fullerton, CA One hundred metronomes are needed on loan to the Philharmonic Society for a performance of composer (4 miles North of Disneyland) Gyorgy Ligeti’s remarkable “Poeme Symphonique,” in which the 100 metronomes will be set off simulta­ neously. The metronomes all tick at different speeds for vaying lengths of time. As the piece ‘winds down,’ City of Fullerton the audience gets an eerie sense of time and rhythm that is unlike anything we are used to experienceing in Community Services Department live performance. We are asking musicians, teachers, students and music lovers to loan their metronomes for the performance. John Rand & Patti Brosnan EXCURSIONS Those who agree will receive recognition inside the Eye of the Beholder We use deluxe motor coaches on all our trips. They exhibit and free admission to the museum, the Society Thru July 1 are comfortable, have large windows and a will accept all mechanical metronomes (electronic ones CSUF Grand Central Art Center restroom for your convenience. cannot be used) in its offices beginning Monday, July 125 N. Broadway Santa Ana 567-7236 9. The Philharmonic Society offices are located at 2028 • Lunch at Lawrys / • 21 & Up - Business Center Drive Suite 100, Irvine. Call (949) 553- Span The 2422 for directions or more information. Getty Museum Saturday, June 23 Globe The 100 metronomes will be on display at the OC The City of Ful­ Museum of Art as part of the Eclectic Orange Festival’s Seven Panel Mural Unveiling Sunday, August 26 lerton Commu­ “Ypu Are Hear” exhibit, running from Oct 6 through Thursday June 14 Downtown 10:30am-6:30pm $41 Oct 29. The exhibit will also include the musical in­ nity Services strument-sculptures of Seattle-based artist-composer Farmers Market on Wilshire • Getty Museum Department has Trimpin and a video installation of composer Karlheinz Sunday, July 8 planned a re­ Stockhausen’s quartet for helicopters and strings. Saturday, August 11 freshing alterna­ 10am-6:30pm $21 tive to the stan­ dard travel • Solvang Day Trip package. I* 1 * FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER TraveLearn ▼ ▼ ▼ 301 N. Pomona at the corner of Wilshire in Downtown Fullerton 738-6545 Saturday, July 21 8am-11pm $39 tours provide quality educa­ • JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHS: An exhibit of over 60 years of • Pageant of the Masters tional tours the jazz scene documented through jazz memorabilia and which span the 75 photographs organized by The Milton J, Hinton Photo­ Sunday, July 29th $49 Sunday, August 12 $44 globe for adults graphic Collection and the Fullerton Museum Center con­ ages 21 and up. tinues through September 9th. 6pm-11:30pm 738-6575 •JAZZ ON FILM: Fascinating jazz film talk/presentation by Mark Cantor. Call 738-6545 for date! • LEO FENDER: Electric Guitars: An exhibit honoring the For more information revolutionary work of Fullerton radio repairman/inventor about these programs, call who perfected the electric guitar. Due to the Telecaster & City of Fullerton Stratocaster designs and other innovations that Leo Fender Community Services at 738-6575 developed which allowed musicians to create sounds never before heard from musical instruments, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music PC?...... _ Hall of Fame and is known by musicians worldwide. $3/adults; $2/students; $l/children; Admission is Ghiotto Ristorante $1 for all visitors during Fullerton Market Days on Thursdays from 6-8pm. Fine Italian Cuisine Buddy Collette ©Keith lan Polakoff 156 E. Commonwealth Aue. Fullerton (1/2 blk. East of Harbor Blvd.) Emblems of Ethereal Grace tel.(714>447‘0775 fax.(7M)447-0$44 Opening Receptions: Members Only: 1-5pm June 30 Reservations recommended Public:1-4pm Sunday July 1 Dinner Nightly-Lunch Mon - Fri Art, fashion, style and ancient history come to­ Full Bar-Great wine selection gether in an exhibiton of age-old jade objects trans­ formed by San Francisco artist, Pat Tseng, into a stun­ ning array of sixty-five personal adornments. Using jades, silver, coral, ivory and other semi-precious jj $ 8.95Early Diner Special stones, Tseng’s collection of wearable art features Bruschetta appetizer-freshfy baked hand-carved decorative motifs and archaic symbols Italian and Foccoccta brtads-Dinner m** § am «JL.. maa* JP m Alii from the Neolithic Period as well as contemporary J ( Q r n & CfllFx€$~OpUMQfi4 geometric forms, -thru August 5 at the Muckenthaler, 1201 West Malvern Avenue, one block west of Euclid. ice cream~Win e.coffee, tea or soda For more information on the show, or how to be­ Valid Mon-Fri 5 pm-6 pm come a member of the Muckenthaler call 738-6595 or visit: www.themuck.org Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library JUNE 15, 2001 Fullerton Observer Community Calendar FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 13 Downtown “CELLULOID Farmers Market FREE CONCERTS IN THE QUAD One Time Only - Instant Piano Music in the Bring the whole family, a picnic and lawn chairs to Fullerton Col­ (For Hopelessly Busy People) IMPROVISATIONS” Museum Plaza on lege Quad for concerts this summer. All concerts begin at 7pm and 6:30-9:30pm Rare film clips documenting early Wilshire & admission is free. Concert dates in June are June 16 and June 30th. Thursday, June 21 performances by some of the world’s The college is located at 321 E. Chapman. Plenty of free parking in greatest jazz artists are offered at the Pomona the parking structure across the street at Lemon & Chapman. Music teachers may not want you to Fullerton Museum 7pm Friday July 20 4pm to 8:30pm know this, but you don’t need years of in conjunction with the Jazz Photo Show. weekly lessons to learn piano. In just one Thursday June 28 Stevie Wonder Historian Mark Cantor has assembled three hour workshop John Davis of The one of the largest and most comprehen­ & American Music School promises to teach “Upstream” sive collections of popular music on film Marilyn Horne you enough information to give you years in the US . The collection focuses on jazz a reggae band Mulberry (Street Z RISTORANTE of enjoyment at the piano. and blues but also includes folk, ragtime, originally from the 2001 Hollywood Bowl Est. 1984 • Family owned & Operated Designed for all levels from total begin­ swing, nightclub and cabaret, vaudeville Hall of Fame island of Trinidad- ners to those with years of traditional les­ vernacular dance, ethnic, Latin, country Gala Evening Tobago plays original Pltastjoin us fa r our sons who would like to break free from writ­ and western, rhythm and blues, rock an Friday June 29 music plus songs ten music notation and have fun at the pi­ d roll and pop. Cantor served as a con­ Annual Tickets: ano. For piano, organ, and portable key­ sultant in the production of Ken Burn’s from the legendary (213) 972-3051 boards. recent 19-hour TV documentary “Jazz.” Bob Marley. ($200-$ 1,250) include Father’s Day The cost of the 3-hour workshop is $45 Admission to the lecture is free with $4 pre-concert reception, which includes spiral bound workbook and dinner & concert museum admission. Seating is limited Cham pagne Brunch 60-minute review/study audio cassette tape. and will be on first come, first served To register for this program, call the Ful­ AUTRY MUSEUM Proceeds benefit basis. 738-6545 of Western Sunday lerton Community Services Department “Music Matters” LA at 738-6575. Heritage June, 17th Philharmonic WELLS FARGO Association Children’s RADIO THEATRE mm to 3pm Program serving more than 85,000 young presents people every year. “Mitzvah on Live CMusic Sunday by Tickets for concert only ($15-$75) the Mesa” Saxophonist CMartin SMancuso available at all 4:30pm and Dinner CMenu 611 so Served Ticketmaster oudets 7:30pm Saturday hours: mm to spm June 30 Reservations Suggested For reservations call ( 7 W 525-1056 (323)667-2000 ext.243 TEEN or 317 www.autry- 114 W. Wilshire • Fullerton FLING museum.org Just off Harbor NIGHT at the INDE

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Inde Organist Robert Israel to Accompany the Silent Movie, pen “The General” at the Plummer dence “The General” known as one of Buster Keaton’s finest comedys plays at the Plummer on fa ity with Park, Sunday June 24 at 2pm. Tickets are $ 10 at the door or by calling 870-2813 and children under 801 W. 12 are free. Robert Israel will accompany the movie on the Plummer’s legendary 37-pipe $ofo p ia n ist JohtK 'PrXKiS Wurlitzer Organ. The performance is the beginning of a new series of feature length silent Valencia movies presented by the Orange County Theatre Organ Society. "As soon as you hear him you know you're hearing a class act.. .* rilyn Duff, Northern Lights, Orange County Register • Swim NO LUNCH COVER • Music The Orange County Theatre Organ Society REDUCED LUNCH PRICES •Billiards in S NEW MENU ITEMS the Game P resents THE CLASSIC SILENT EEATUCE Room Pastrami Sandwich $4 .9 9 • Pick-up Beef Dip Sandwich 4-99 Basketball All Deli Sandwiches 5.25 •lighted Night Skate Panini 5-99 Boarding. 138 W COMMONWEALTH IN FULLERTON STARRING BUSTER KEATON (1/2 Block West of Harbor Blvd.) 7 i4 .8 7 i.8 8 0 O Tickets: $3

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O C T R A N S IT ADVOCATES TRANSIT TOPICS by Mark Strickert 4 The next OC Transit Advocates meeting will be on Thursday, June by Dick Hutchins [email protected] 14th, from 6 to 8pm in Downtown Fullerton. We discuss local trans­ portation issues, including sugges­ • SERVICE CHANGES TO BUS SYS­ • METROLINK IN­ tions for improvements to be made TEM: The OCTA Board of Directors unani­ CREASING ACCESSIBIL­ with the OCTA’s September service mously approved a number of changes to the ITY: Tustin’s new Metrolink sta­ changes, and coordinating service bus system, which became effective June 10, tion is nearly complete, with an with existing and proposed 2001, in an effort to meet customer needs. access tunnel under the tracks. Metrolink and other rail. Please call “These changes reflect that OCTA is listen­ The station is located just west (714) 525-3678 or (866) 476-2282 ing to customers and responding to their tran­ of Jamboree Road. A new station for location. sit needs” said OCTA Director Art Brown. in Buena Park is still in the plan­ THINKING OUT OF THE FAREBOX “The June service changes will add 14,500 ning stages for the location be­ The OCTA will be installing new vehicle service hours to the current system, tween Dale and Stanton Avenues electronic fareboxes on its buses, extend hours of operation and improve mid­ (north side of tracks). Also which will accept either cash or day and evening service, and improve con­ planned for that area will be low- credit card-style passes and record nections to major activity centers such as The cost housing units and conve­ each boarding. This particular box Block, UCI Medical Center and South Coast nient shopping facilities. Since is specially designed to handle mag­ SMART Plaza.” The summary of major improve­ Orange County Metrolink ser­ netic cards, so it would appear that ments provided by OCTA does not reflect vice began in 1994 ridership has OCTA will be converting its daily any of their routes involving Fullerton so if grown to more than 9,000 daily and monthly passes to those type of GROWTH: Paradise you have any question about a specific route, commuters on the two lines, In­ cards, already in use in San Bernar­ after June 10th, contact OCTA directly at land Empire-Orange County and dino and Long Beach. (714) 560-5663 or visit their website: Oceanside to Los Angeles. Most Ch-ch-ch-changes Or Parking Lot? octa.net of the success of Metrolink has OCTA’s new Bus Books, effec­ • BUS RAPID TRANSIT: According to been in the ease of station access tive June 10th, are now on many of by Connie Spenger the May/June 2001 issue of Newsline, the for the commuters. More than their buses. Flyers detailing the official OCTA newsletter, CEO Art Leahy 50% of the riders are former solo changes for June have also been The honeymoon with the automobile is over, as more Cali­ says “The greater number of transportation drivers who have chosen a relax­ seen, but only on a few buses. These fornians use transit than in other areas of the United States, said initiatives we pursue, the greater the likeli­ ing ride over the battle of the are also on view at: http:// speakers at the non-profit Planning and Conservation League’s hood that we can keep Orange County mov­ brake lights. “As more people www.octa.net/busrail/routes/ recent Smart Growth symposium. Building more roads is like solv­ ing.” On this theory he advocates exploring realize the convenience of servicechange.asp. ing obesity by loosening your belt. It only gives relief for a while. the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) concept which Metrolink, ridership will con­ Getting Into Training At the present rate of auto use, California’s projected 15 million is structured much like a light rail system tinue to grow” said Tom Wilson, Fewer delays on Amtrak in and new residents will need an area equal to that of Orange County but utilizes buses and roadways rather than 5th District Supervisor and out of Los Angeles, maybe? Jane just to park their cars. Of 1,000 Americans polled by Smart Growth rail cars and railways. Different from a regu­ OCTA Board member. Reifer took a recent tour of the America, a conference panelist, 60% want transit, even if less lar bus system, BRT often operates on dedi­ THINGS YOU SHOULD Alameda Corridor freight line money is available for highways. cated rights-of-way or bus lanes. Other fea­ KNOW ABOUT project, and was told that the new Automobiles pollute the air, take up inordinate tures can include traffic signal preemption • Amtrak service returns to the railroad bridge over the Los Ange­ These amounts of space, and cause dry nitrogen fallout. or priority and stations rather than bus stops. San Clemente pier with two les River should be open by July. rubber- Transportation is 18 percent of the entire average One of the most famous BRT systems can morning trains southbound and Study Tours Coming tired household budget, and 36 percent of the budget be found in Curitaba, Brazil. More info see two afternoon trains northbound, Two of this year’s Southern Cali­ vehicles for families in the lowest one-fifth of the income fornia Transit Advocates study tours website: fta.dot.gov/index.html stopping there. Also, Metrolink can run on bracket. Children are the innocent victims. A de­ CITIES VS. DISTRICTS: The Orange plans to add service from the In­ will involve Orange County. In the crease in vehicle miles traveled brought a corre­ County League of Cities has submitted leg­ land Empire on weekends to both fall, there will be a “PCH” tour, tracks sponding drop in acute childhood asthma cases islation in Sacramento (AB476-Harman) to the pier and to Oceanside. using bus lines which take or closely made of during the Atlanta Olympics. restructure the OCTA Board to make it more • Overland trail, one of the follow Pacific Coast Highway in LA two cement One-quarter of rush-hour traffic is parents driv­ representative of the cities. Twenty-two of 1949 vintage private railroad cars and Orange Counties. Date and curbs, or ing kids to school, while childhood obesity is bur­ the Orange County cities have thus far voted seen on display at the Fullerton routes will be announced when the on systems geoning. Formerly, 18 percent of children were to support this effort and it is expected that OCTA labor negotiations are con­ driven to school, but now 75 percent are chauf- Railroad Days celebration, will where the all will support it by the time of their meet­ be making monthly public excur­ cluded. feured. ing in June. Passing of the bill could result sions to San Diego, in connection vehicle While some panelists called for making roads in a big change in the current membership with Amtrak. For further details RAIL TRANSIT SEMINAR draws narrower, and giving bicyclists and pedestrians a of the board. Does this mean that cities would call (800) 539-RAIL or visit their Thursday June 14 Southern electricity public relations boost, consultant Alan Hoffman California Transit Advocates is be represented on the board where supervi­ website: www.overlandtrail.com through the of the Mission Group in San Diego looked for a sorial districts are now represented? sponsoring a seminar on Rail Tran­ • Tomorrow’s renewable en­ air from transit light amid the smog. One-sixth of the people TOLL LANE LAW SUIT: A nasty fight ergy source, hydrogen-fuel cells, sit Systems and Project Implemen­ will never get out of their cars, he said. An equal eould be developing between Riverside and the prospects for a cleaner tation from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is wires number will always use public transit. However, County (RCTC) and Orange County (OCTA) planet, were the recent subject on free and open to the public, and will embedded. 2/3 of the people will use transit if they “can get over the use of the 91 freeway toll lanes. KCET Channel 28, when Dennis be held at the MTA Headquarters in the from point A to point B,” don’t have to wait (10 RCTC has already filed a lawsuit against Weaver (Gunsmoke) was the building (near Union Station in street. minutes is better than every 15), and have a good CALTRANS for their contract with the 91 guest discussing the efforts to downtown Los Angeles) on the customer experience. Total door-to-door time must toll lane company (CPTC) which prevents develop this source of energy third floor in the Board Overflow be faster than the automobile with no more than one transfer, and improvements to the freeway that would inhopes that it would replace fos­ Conference Room. There will be a the transit station should be closer to the mall than the closest park­ have a diminishing effect of use of the toll sil fuels (gasoline and diesel) on presentation on Light Rail, Com­ ing spot. There should be a maximum five-minute walk to the home lanes. Also, the two counties cannot agree which we so heavily depend.- muter Rail and Design Build Op­ destination. on a new freeway route through the Cleve­ Could this mean that it may not erate Maintain by a representative Although providing a good travel experience, light rail does not land National Forest (Elsinore to Oceanside), be necessary to disturb the Alas­ of Siemens Transportation Sys­ get people to their destination, and costs $600 per hour to operate. to help relieve congestion on the 91. Some kan wilderness to explore for tems, Inc. Also (based on availabil­ Federal regulations render it too expensive to build. Flex trolleys type of relief is needed on the 91 freeway more oil and gas? ity) a representative of the Los An­ cost only a fraction of light rail to set up, less to operate, and attract now but it will be years before any of this geles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line more riders, Hoffman said. These rubber-tired vehicles can run on can be resolved. Construction Authority will speak. tracks made of two cement curbs, or on systems where the vehicle draws electricity through the air from wires embedded in the street. The trolleys can be guided by an optical sensor, an embedded wire tracked by an on-board sensor, or a wheel that drops into a slot in the ground. Tracks take less space and have their own right-of-way, Acupuncture & Herbs for a faster trip. However, individual trolleys can leave the tracks and run independently, to serve diffuse neighborhoods typical of the modern city. The Civis vehicle in Oregon runs on hybrid electric propulsion. THIS MONTH SPECIAL TREATMENT A small diesel or natural gas motor powers the electric motor on- or off-track. Fuel-cell propulsion may be a power source in the future. This involves chemically stripping hydrogen from gasoline, and LOWER burning the hydrogen to produce water and carbon dioxide, Hoffman said. Even at low densities, transit could be funded at one cent per BACK PAIN square foot of land per year, or a larger portion of vehicle taxes could be spent on transit.

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Page 16 FULLERTON OBSERVER JUNE 15, 2001 Betty Naomi Friedan: The Voice for Women’s Rights by Marielle Bas Teacher Mrs. Hiza Betty St. Philip Benizi had Betty was born on February 4,1921. She wasn’t a healthy noticed baby, and no one expected she would live long. She slowly that grew stronger, but her legs were so bowed that for three years, nothing she had to wear heavy braces to straighten them. In high school, she wasn’t too popular and felt left out. She was ever decided to take five hard subjects - Chemistry, Algebra, Latin, said French and English. Her Junior year was a lot better than her ...about Sophomore year. Then came her Senior year. She directed a play, “Jane Eyre,” and played the madwoman. She graduated women and went to Smith, an Ivy League women’s college. Her major in his­ field of study was psychology. Studying human emotions and tory.... human relations had always fascinated her. as if American Association of University Women Later Betty had noticed that nothing was In high ever said in class or out, about women in they Norene Stephenson Essay Winners school, history. It’s as if they had never existed. had Winners listed by school include: LADERA VISTA: (teacher- Mrs Porter) 1st, Sean Knighton; 2nd, she When Betty thought of heroic figures, it was never Nadav Night. PARKS: (teacher- Mrs Gaither) 1st, Jamie Ozaki; 2nd, Kurtis Hanlon. NICOLAS: (teacher- men who came to mind. After being part of Mrs Tubbe) 1st, Heather Wilkie; 2nd, Tianna Williamson. ST PHILIPS: (teacher- Mrs Hiza) 1st, Marielle wasn’t the Smith College Monthly Magazine, and existed. Bas; 2nd, James Westrum III. ST JULIANA: (teacher - Mrs Ryan) 1st, Britanny Winckler; 2nd, Jill Wismer. too a lot of hard work, she graduated from Smith A winning essay will be printed in one issue of the Fullerton Observer at each printing. If you would like popular on June 1942 and moved to New York in to be involved in next years contest or want to know more about the American Association of University search of a real job. Women call 879-5721 and felt She became a labor reporter, which meant low wages, left out. long hours, and hard work. Betty loved it. She eagerly Happy Fathers Day Dad searched for stories no one else would have thought of. She Summer Lunch for Kids We Love You! interviewed workers and wrote about their hopes. Betty Fullerton School District is sponsoring a free Sum­ learned that companies didn’t give women the same rate of pay as the men mer Lunch program for kids under 19 years of age. A received for the same job. Neither did the companies give women the chance to limited number of meals will be served on a first come, work at all the jobs in the plant. She also noticed that when the soldiers came first serve basis due to safety, capacity and control is­ home after the war, the women had to quit their jobs to make way for them. sues. The US Department of Agriculture and the Califor­ Betty did many stories about the unfair treatment of women. She tried to nia Department of Education’s Nutrition Services Divi­ make men understand that they should get together with women to fight the sion are partners in the program. double standard. The District will offer lunches at the following dates Betty married a man named Carl in 1947. The following year they had their and times: Session I - Mondays through Fridays, June 26 first child, Daniel. In 1963, Betty wrote “The Feminine Mystique” in which she - July 20 except for July 4th protested the pressure society placed on women to be homemakers and not • Orangethorpe Elementary, 1400 South Brookhurst seek a career outside the home. When the book was published, Carl liked it and Road: ll:30am-noon helped promote it, but when it hit the “Top Best-Seller” list and Betty’s name • Pacific Elementary, 1501 West Valencia Drive: 1 lam- was everywhere, he couldn’t take it. In 1969 they were divorced after twenty- 11:30am two years of marriage. • Raymond Elementary, 517 North Raymond Avenue: In 1966, Betty helped found the National Organization for Women (NOW) 10:30am-ll:15am *fc»O0£ to fight for equal rights for women. The NOW drew up a Bill of Rights for • Valencia Park Elementary, 3441 West Valencia Drive: Women and called for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Betty ll:30am-noon was elected the organization’s first president and made it her full-time job. 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JUNE 15, 2001 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 17 Celebrating Education with Ellen Ballard

Above: Some of the 170 students participating in this year’s production The American Dream

T eenagers face m any tough issues today, while many teens are having a great time, learning, contributing and figuring out who they are, there are also many who feel alienated, disengaged. Some feel like they just don’t fit. Reaching the needs of all her students is a challenge that led Parks Junior High social science teacher Irene Strauss to create something that would unite students, be inclusive and also teach them. She and her friend, Marilyn Magness Carroll, talked about “building a community,” having kids be “part of a team, part of a greater whole” and tap their natural exuberance into motivation to learn. They wanted to instill a sense of historical pride that would allow stu­ dents to make a real connection to important people and past events. So for the second year, Irene’s 8th graders staged a production of the original play The American Dream for family and friends. Marilyn is a show biz person, a director and choreographer, and a bundle of energy. She agreed to teach 170 students to be dancers and singers for the pro­ duction. The play is based on historical events and important inventors in Ameri­ can history. They had two weeks to get it together for the first show on May 28th. Marilyn and Irene move fast, but the kids moved even faster as they learned steps, songs and dialogue. Every single student had a part in the production and each felt responsible for the play’s success. Having fun while learning A major piece of the inclusionary aspect of the project was to involve the American History, Park’s Jr. High community. In support of the kids, parents came together and built a portable Choreographer students staged a play portraying stage, made costumes, provided pizza and performed other needed services. Other Marilyn Magness famous American polititians, teachers willingly shared classroom space. A very talented volunteer, Mitch Hanlon, became the musical director. Marilyn’s mom and dad made props. Irene’s Carroll above, lent inventors, scientists, authors, husband acted as the photographer and Parks alumni returned to school to act as professional composers and artists including stage, house and backstage managers. The Fullerton Rotary Club, the Fullerton direction to the Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Arts Foundation, The Ellen and Clarence Peterson Foundation and Parks Jr. High production John Adams, Clara Barton, Jonas parents donated money to the project. Salk, Florence Siebert, Gertrude As I watched the students rehearse, I saw kids working together with a real sense of purpose and confidence. The enthusiasm was contagious. In case you At right and below Ellon, Pearl Buck, Mark Twain, wonder what’s being learned, here are a few comments from the students. Jes­ students learn dance Sacajawea, Sousa, Elvis Presley, sica Kim told me, “I’m learning history while having fun.” Adrian'Perez is new steps for the finale. Ansel Adams, Graham Bell, Eli to Parks this year and is playing children’s book author Dr. Suess, “Now I’m Students had only Whitney, Walt Disney and many, inspired to read more than just The Cat In The Hat.” Wendy Chou said, “It’s two weeks to many others. easier to learn about history when it’s fun.” Conrad Rorie said “I won’t ever forget Alexander Graham Bell because I’m him in the play. I only wish every 8th prepare for grader could have this chance.” Irene Strauss is truly a master teacher who in­ the first show. spires students to love history and to be their best.

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MSTUCmtt* WAS n-v'-.v mis mm. Mnmmmvs. With annual revenues of more than $50 bil­ lion, theypil giant could well afford to make a Wake Up Fullerton! donation of this 510 acres of land for conser­ vation of nature. Chevron Corporation rev­ Last Parcel of Open Space In Jeopardy enues have risen by $10 billion in just the last Send out the word: Chevron is coming! Chevron is coming! To which some may an­ four years. swer: So what! The “What” is that Fullerton is in danger of losing its last large parcel of Saving Coyote Hills would provide a place open space. Wake up. Citizens! Mobilize your forces to stop the bulldozing and paving for North-County residents to have breathing over of priceless open space, open space which benefits all of us. This 510-acre parcel space and rest for the eye, now and for all time. owned by Chevron lies in the heart of the West Coyote Hills, the last vestige of pristine C h evron It would be an irreplaceable treasure for school land for miles around. Since Chevron’s oil wells were closed down years ago, the land has children, and an opportunity to see the land as had a chance to recover and flourish. In most respects, it resembles the landscape when our it was when Gaspar de Portola first saw it, ac­ forefathers arrived hundreds of years ago. Thankfully, this land is home of the California p la n a b ad cording to Don Cervantes of Friends of the gnatcatcher, which is an endangered species and protected from extermination. Chevron Coyote Hills. erroneously claims that its development will not harm this tiny bird. This Coyote Hills Key to survival of wildlife in the hills is parcel has one of the highest populations of gnatcatchers in our metropolitan area. It also d eal fo r their namesake, the coyote. In nature, one den supports a large plant and animal community. Sadly, the Chevron proposal could doom of these interesting animals needs 500 acres most of the birds and animals, because the open space would be too small and fragmented. n atu re & of habitat to survive. They have a family sys­ In its present natural state with all of it protected, this land will be a refuge for humans and tem where one pair has pups, and uncles and wildlife. It is like a historical monument which must be preserved for posterity. The time is aunts take care of the babies while the mother short and the stakes are high. Only an aroused citizenry can prevail. fu tu re and father search for food. Coyotes keep the There are alternatives to development. Friends of the Coyote Hills, now incorpo­ non-native opossum and rating as a non-profit organization, has written a letter to Chevron pointing out that a dona­ by Connie Spenger Friends of Coyote other mid-size predators in tion of the land for preservation could entitle Chevron to substantial tax benefits as well as check, so that songbirds and public recognition for protecting the environment. The oil companies need all the good A plan to put 810 dwelling Hills propose Chev­ wild creatures can survive. press they can get. Like any other worthy endeavor, organization, time and money are units in west Coyote Hills is a bad ron donate the 510 The canary in the coal essential - NOW. Please write or call Friends of the Coyote Hills at (714) 879-3471. deal for nature and for the future, acres under a new mine is the California gnat- says naturalist Shawn Bert of tax law that lets catcher. The proposed de­ Friends of Coyote Hills. Reports velopment would wipe out Summer’s Bounty Wildflower Walk of 310 acres of open space on the. landowners take most of this endangered Chevron parcel are greatly exag­ close to full value of songbird on the 510 acres. Friends of the Coyote Hills plans a nature walk through the Coyote Hills Satur­ day, July 7 from 8-10 a.m. We expect to see an ever-changing panoply of wildflow- gerated. Most of the so-called open flip hinrl fm m thpir So far, none of space is slivers of land threaded ers, birds that visit for the summer, and maybe some wildlife. The public is welcome to attend. Meet at Euclid and Lakeview in Fullerton by the gate to the equestrian area through development. There is combined state and “ S t a S S S S l l J S only one large block of open space federal income taxes, u.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser­ at Laguna Lake Park. Wear a hat, sturdy shoes for walking, and bring water. of about 80 acres, and connection vice, which administers the to small areas of open space to the west is Endangered Species Act. The process for car­ minimal or nonexistent. Areas of land rying out the Act (Section 7) requested in the FACTORY OUTLET threaded through houses are subject to light Notice of Preparation excludes the public. pollution, which causes behavioral changes No matter what part of the Endangered in all wildlife and kills birds. The “exotic spe­ Species Act is used, citizen participation is Buy a Spring Air set and hook as much as a cies bomb” radiates up to 1/4 mile from de­ needed to protect the land, said Brian Pritchett velopment. Causes of this devastation include of the National Wildlife Federation at a recent invasion by Argentine ants, disruption of conference. 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JUNE 15, 2001 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 19 by Lisa Whiting NEBRASKA, HERE WE COME, AGAIN! Titans to Make 11th World Series Appearance To the delight of the sold out crowd at Goodwin Coach Pat Horton in his 5 th year as Head Coach Field, CSUF Titans swept Mississippi to win the at CSUF led the Titans to a 46-16 record for the NCAA Super Regionals to earn a spot in their 11th season. This will be Horton’s second trip to the Se­ Collegiate World Series Championships. The Ti­ ries as Head Coach, he was Assistant Coach for the tans brought the National Championship Trophy Titans for the 6 years previous. home to Fullerton on 3 previous occasions. The Titans will be seeded number one in the Cal State Fullerton’s Aaron Rifkin and Mike Rouse World Series which will be played through June dominated the olfense with Rouse hitting 3 home 16 in Omaha, Nebraska Games will be aired on runs in consecutive at bats on Friday night and Rifkin ESPN. Other teams advancing to the double elimi­ Head Coach Horton sees Nebraska in Tuan's future. stepping up to the plate on Saturday to blast 3 home nation, College World Series, are Stanford, USC, Late in the 8th inning Titan runs in CSUF victory over Mississippi. Tulane, Nebraska Miami, Geotgia and Tennessee. player uses Palm Pilot to confirm World Series plans

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CONSIDER THIS <> JESSICA MARIE MANOS, beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter, neice, cousin and friend went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday May 25. We miss our girl who Barbara Knapp ©2001 [email protected] became a young woman, she was unique. A gifted writer whose story ended before the final chapter, a true music lover whose song stopped before the last note, her love of mov­ more than once the objection that my listener ies was legendary, she was a masterpiece and a classic. The hole in our hearts will never be MEDIA PORTRAYALS had seen people in wheelchairs playing bas­ filled. Among the many who loved her: mom, Jennifer Fonteno; dad, Tony Manos; sister, ketball on TV. Karlie Manos; Grandpa and Grandma Fonteno, Grandfather Manos. Aunts, Vivian and OF THE DISABLED Juliana Fonteno; Cynthia Gray void; Dolly Gridges, Angela Manos; Traci and Diana Fonteno. The two best ads both showed very cute Uncles Greg, Gerard and Phillip Fonteno and John Grayvold. Great Grandmother Angel As part o f Comm Week, put on by the College deaf boys using sign language. We thought Fonteno. Cousin Jackie Foneno. Special friends Jennifer Mills, Steve Oftelie, Kaea Pahulu, o f Communications at Cal State Fullerton, I that these ads were positive. Someone pointed Carola Secada and Kristi Kette. Many more cousins and close friends. And Don’t Ever was invited by Dr. Olan Farnall to be on a out that, of all disabilities, if we had to choose Forget “Your Mom.” one, most people would choose deafness. Still, panel to discuss Media Portrayals of the DEBBIE LYNN FINKE, 40, lifelong Fullertonian died of cancer 5/25/2001. She worked in it is, in reality, the most isolating. Disabled Community. Of course, I felt customer service.Survivors: husband, David Ralph Finke; father, Dale Jasper Stowell; One of my dearest friends has two children, daughters, Melissa Nicole and Kayla Joy; son, Daniel David; sister, Tammy Sue Hightower. honored to be included. both bom with no hearing at all. She JANICE I. AMSBERRY, 57, resident for 24 years, a teacher, died of cancer 5/13/2001. Sur­ I have been very concerned insisted that they both learn to lip read vivors: husband, Jim; daughters, Adrian and Lindsay; father and mother, Harry and Evelyn about what is presented by the It is and to speak. It is very difficult for a Magnuson; brother, Roy. media and its effect on the view­ child who has never heard speech to MARGARET CATHERINE HUBERTY, 64, resident for 24 years, a continuity director/ ers ever since my grandson at the important to learn to speak, but they both learned WLS-ABC died 5/26/2001. Survivors: husband, Roy M. Huberty; daughters, Donna, age of four assured me that it Patricia, Theresa Huberty and Eileen Perkins; sisters, Mary Daemicke and Jacquelyn Livorsi. include such so well that both of them have been KENNETH ROBERT BRUNN, 79, resident for 50 years, a retired electrical engineer died doesn’t hurt a lot to be shot be­ able to work in jobs that require them of cancer 5/30/2001. Survivors: wife, Marjorie; daughters, Vicki Brunn and Julie Steele cause it only leaves a little hole. people, to communicate with the public. Her and 2 grandchildren. When I tried to explain that in re­ so that they daughter works in the postoffice—in­ ELIZABETH DOROTHY KASTEN “MIDGE”, 80, resident for 40 years, a CSUF admin­ ality it hurts a lot, my grandson side, not as a letter carrier. Her son istrative assistant, died 5/16/2001. Survivors: husband, John Walter; son, John Daniel; sister, Catherine Camp; brothers, Harry Barret and David Rowe; sister-in-law, Mary Barret.t; said that he knew that it doesn’t become had his own business for many years, because he had seen it on TV! Of 5 grandchildren. familiar to repairing heating and air conditioning. ALFRED SCHENK “AL”, 88, resident of Fullerton for 60 years, retired oil company worker, course, we cannot expect the TV Now, he has sold the business and de­ died 5/22/2001. Survivors: wife, Edith Schenk; daughter, Charlene Rasmussen; 2 grand­ to show the exit wounds, but still, the votes his time to breeding, raising, and children and 3 great-grandchildren. we have need to worry. viewers, training horses, something he has al­ EVAA. CONWAY, 94, resident 30 years, a homemaker, died 5/29/2001. Survivors: son, James; The panel discussed how the ways loved doing and which again re­ sister, Katherine LaVelle; brothers, John and Robert O’mera; sisters, Josephine Bandy and disabled are presented in newspa­ and not quires him to speak to the public and Pauline Pederson; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. pers, in magazines, and on tele­ BLANCHE C. McMILLAN, 94, resident 75 years, a nurse, died 5/30/2001. Survived by threatening. to lip read. Both of Peggy’s children nieces, nephews and cousins. vision. I have been clipping col­ have married and have raised hearing umns and articles about disabil­ children. ity from the Los Angeles Times since September There is divided opinion as to th$ best way for use in my column, and there were 16 separate to raise a deaf child. Many people believe in articles in my file, all of them fair and accurate teaching such children to sign. Peggy and I portrayals. As to the movies, we talked about A1 both think that it is important to learn to sign Pacino as a blind person in Scent o f a Woman. I and to lip read and to speak. The trouble is think that he is a marvelous actor and did a good that it takes a lot of dedication on the part of job with his part. Again, how realistic was the parents to teach a child to lip read, and many script? Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of the handi­ simply do not have the time. It is important to capped brother in Rain Man was sympathetic, but start teaching early. Special schools can help the panelists agreed that the script was not very a lot, but the parents must be closely involved. true to reality. It was suggested that having real If a child learns both methods of communicat­ disabled people play the parts of the disabled ing, it is like being bilingual. Such a child can would be helpful. The only one I could think of communicate with everybody, not just other in recent movies was Christopher Reeve in Rear deaf people. Window. I thought that was a positive portrayal Since attending this panel, I have been of a person with a real disability. watching for other ads featuring handicapped When it came to TV, even though I regularly people. 1 have seen one, also showing a child watch only two programs other than the news and signing. news-related programs, I did not think of Jake in Becker. He may really be blind. I do not know. Dr. Farnall says that there are depress- Still, he plays the part of a regular at Reggie’s ingly few disabled people represented in diner with a great deal of humor and respect for print or on TV—about 24 out of 7,000 ads, his character, who is blind. He does it so well for instance. It is important to include such NEED HELP? 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Help President Bush Land and Labor: Make Good Decisions Call the White House Comment Line at Waste Not - Want Not (202) 456-1111 by Rev. Albert Cohen We no longer live on farms as did our ancestors, but we O u r country was founded by women and men who have not escaped dependence on the natural order. We choose knew the value of careful stewardship of land and labor. the soft energy path, the sustainable way. One sky-light re­ “Waste not - want not,” was their motto. “A stitch in places thousands of watt/hours of electricity. Right now in time saves nine,” - was the well-known precautionary Los Angeles and Sacramento we can buy renewable energy - principle which kept families in food and shelter in those Green Power for a Green L.A. Now we can take the bus, in­ early years. Those God-fearing, Bible-reading pioneers vest in electric cars, climb the stairs, walk, shut or open doors 2000 worked and rested in the faith that they had been called and windows, turn out the lights, eat lower on the food chain by God to work the land in concert with the sun and rain and we will be in better physical condition as a dividend. and wind and with good common sense for the benefit We stand in solidarity with our neighbors who face the of themselves, their neighbors and their children. prospect of choosing between heat and food next winter. Ev­ AFFORDABLE One of the earliest prin­ ery day we can remind every level of government that we ciples known to the founders want rational policies which will guarantee a sustainable fu­ housing We stand here of our country was that there ture for our children and equitable distribution of resources today as be “no taxation without rep­ throughout our communities. Thank you for caring. Let us resentation.” Today we here join together to make our voices heard across this sacred land. AWARDS custodians in California find ourselves You can learn more about California Interfaith Power of our being taxed by the utilities and Light by calling (510) 444-4710 or visiting the The Extraordinary Commitment of with no representation. We website www.interfaithpower.org American were not asked if these com­ Lee Podolak traditions panies could take over the You can learn more about the Southern California “If you were to look up the definition of “advocate” in that are being provision of our basic neces­ Ecumenical Council by calling (626) 578-6371 or by the dictionary you would find a picture of Lee Podolak. sities so that they in turn contacting [email protected] Lee was the epitome of advocacy...” eroded could maximize the profits of Lee was one of the main driving forces in the start up by people their stockholders at the ex­ of the Kennedy Commission advocacy group (named in more interested pense of their rate payers. honor of the late Ralph Kennedy also a housing advocate) This is not the free enterprise ft Grace Dunkley 9 and served as boardmember of the group dedicated to work in windfall system at work; this is private Peace, Education toward producing housing for those making $20,000 and profits monopoly of what should be less annually. “Citizen advocacy such as Lee’s for the most a public service. & Intellectual Freedom underserved is a most unselfish and caring way in which than in caring We stand here today as After a 36-year distinguished career as an educator at to lead your life,” said friend Allen Baldwin. for the custodians of our American both elementary and university level, Grace Smith Dunkley In addition to her work for the Kennedy Commission community. traditions that are being turned her talents and energy to volunteer work, chiefly Lee served as the volunteer President of the Homeless Task eroded by people more inter­ for the United Nations of Orange County and St. Jude’s Force which she Had been with since its founding in 1986. ested in windfall profits than Hospital Guild. The Task Force facilitates a continuum of care for home­ in caring for the community. We call upon our federal She played a noteworthy role in the area of intellectual less families and individuals in Orange County and works government to renounce the modem “me first” and “take freedom, serving as Chair of the State Intellectual Free­ closely with the Orange County Department of Housing care of number-1” policies which have produced this dom committee during the difficult times of the House and Community Development'. Her goal was to eliminate energy crisis in the first place. We call upon the Vice Un American Activities Committee, when intellectual free­ homelessness in Orange County. President and the President to forget the deals made with dom was most severely challenged. Lee served as a boardmember of: the Steering Com­ their friends in the petroleum and nuclear industries. We As Supervisor of Curriculum Materials, she developed mittee for the Partnership for Responsible Public Policy; ask them to use the authority of their offices for the ben­ the library system for the Bellflower Unified School Dis­ the OC Emergency Food and Shelter Program; Housing efit of all the people of this country. Let them stand up trict and was elected President of the Southern Section of California; and was an appointed member of the Leader­ against those who would deny our grandchildren their the School Library Association and later statewide Presi­ ship Cabinet; Community Forum; Housing and Commu- deserved healthy, safe future. Let our responsible gov­ dent. She taught from 1955 to 1973 at the University.of . nity Development Department (Continuum of Care) in the ernment leaders bring those who abuse their power and Southern California and served astfiairo f a committee at County of Orange. Friend LilaTankeyowma remembered their advantage to the bar of justice. Cal State Long Beach to develop an Audio-Visual Depart­ Lee as a mentor and co-worker. “I know this world is a We call upon the Congress of the United States to ment and examine the feasiblity of a library school at that better place because of the footprint Lee’s busy feet left enact, and in some cases renew, legislation for the pro­ institution. behind.” tection of land, air, fresh water, trees and oceans. At the She volunteered in the UN gift shop in Santa Ana which Her lifetime commitment to those in need was extraor­ same time we commit ourselves to encouraging the reli­ supports UNICEF and other worthwhile UN projects. She dinary. She is lovingly remembered by her many friends gious communities of California and the west to prac­ also volunteered her services as part of the St. Jude Hospi­ and co-workers and family. A beloved wife and mother tice what we preach. I speak for a new coalition of Chris­ tal Guild. Lee passed away June 1 after multiple battles with cancer. tian, Jewish and Muslim agencies who have founded She was a founding member of the Orange County She was 67. Friends and family from around the country California Interfaith Power and Light. Working with Chapter of Women For, an organization devoted to im­ gathered to remember Lee at a memorial held at the Ana­ congregations and councils and individuals our goal is proving educational standards, preserving the environment, heim Hotel on June 7th. She is survived by her brother, to promote within the various faith communities energy insuring human and civil rights, and promoting peace. Fred Gershon; son Rick Podolak; and daughter Manya conservation, energy efficiency and the purchase of re­ Grace Smith Dunkley died June 2nd at 93. Grace is Stanciu. The family asks that in lieu of flowers a gift be newable resources like sun, wind and geo-thermal. We remembered by all her students, friends and co-workers in made in Lee Podolak’s name to: the League of Women are asking congregations to sign on to a covenant pledg­ her various pursuits and her family; Son, Lynn Dunkley; Voters of Orange County, 3320 E. Chapman Ave., #116, ing action on efforts to live lightly on the grid and on the daughters Faye Gosche and Gloria Mattson; brother Lowell Orange, CA 92869 or to the Kennedy Commission, 23861 environment in general. (“Let There Be Light. ” published Smith; 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. . El Toro Road., Ste 401, Lake Forest, CA 92630 in part in the June 1st issue o f the Observer) V______/ Visit One of Fullerton’s Religious Congregations

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Page 22 FULLERTON OBSERVER June 1, 2001 Taking Notes... by Kyle Bates

Remember Travels With Charley, of what I’ll go ahead and call erotica for the Steinbeck’s notes on running around the sake of my reputation. In this favorite book of b o u n ty country learning life lessons and thinking mine, Henderson goes to Africa to, in es­ deep thoughts with his dog? Well, these are sence, find himself. It doesn’t take a literary my notes on staying here in Fullerton, learn­ analysis major to figure out that this guy’s ocuer Jo)aI/z ing to preset my coffee maker, and thinking trip to Africa is a metaphor. It is a trip inside Ofr/enc/s ofCoyo/e JY/f/s about what kind of donut to have with it, himself, to himself. At the end he knows the with three dogs. meaning of life, what love is, if there’s a God, I don’t want to travel. I know that and all that jazz. I love this book because it is S at July 7th, 8 to 10 am isn’t cool. But, I like to stay home. I’ve brilliantly written, and because it is an im­ Find out what is happening in the Coyote Hills. been to Europe. I hated it. I’m sure it has pressive justification for me to not have to We expect to see an ever changing panoply of wild- something to offer, otherwise why would sleep in a smelly, cold, noisy Youth Hostel flowers, birds that visit for the summer, and other wild they let it take up so much with my legs unshaven ever life. The public is welcome to attend. Meet at Euclid space on the globe? But I again. I can “go to Africa” with­ and Lakeview in Fullerton by the gate to the eques­ don’t get it. Of course, my I love the journey out having to pack a useless trian area at Laguna Lake Park area. trip was one of those Europe travel iron, and, in truth, I have Wear a hat, sturdy shoes for walking, and bring water. On A $1.50 A Day misad­ that life takes me been going there all my life. I ventures that new college on all the time. I love the journey that life takes graduates often undertake. me on all the time. I love the Still, though, some people love the foreign foreign country that is always love those experiences, trea­ country that is right in front of me if I pay sure those memories of bi­ attention. God is in the details, IfhhhhW1 t f 1 1 i M UJlOiL cycling, hitchhiking, or always right in someone said, and I believe W «r m 4j,» <*<#<*<*<*<* Eurailing, all their lives. I, that. And if I didn’t, I still primarily, remember dis­ front of me if I wouldn’t want to travel. Even comfort. I missed my pay attention.... if you spend the big bucks on mother. I hated the Youth the best hotels, you are sleep­ ► JUVflt'Okl Hostels. The air condition­ ing on a surface where people ing on the plane dried my skin, and people you can only imagine have done things you Day I ’ve been trying -to mee-f people With similar interest*; *0 smoked the whole way. My backpack was can only try not to imagine. Ick. "5* too heavy. I didn’t like the food in England. Where this leaves me is at a place I I started a writer* group caled Writer’* Block. lust when I My traveling companion took a guy to our can’t believe I’ve come. I remember, as a kid, room in Paris, so I had to sleep in the park looking at those gargantuan RV’s with the thought no-ore wa* interested pome people contacted me. So We where I woke up with the flu and barfed Good Neighbor Sam stickers on the bumper, ed oat Well. Then some said that underneath the Eiffel Tower. leaking what I assumed was pee-pee down Had our fir*t meeting. I t start I have also done some barfing in the freeway, and thinking No way, not ever, dog* Have no seal*. Thi* wa* deej)ly offer*ive to one of the women Mexico City, and at the foot of the Temple not me. Remember the families piling out of of the Sun. In retrospect, it’s interesting to them at rest stops-the mom with the beehive who care* for three wonderful d >g*. 5he left in a hurry. talk about, but at the time it was just plain doo, the dad with the flabby white arms and old barfing in a really hot climate, galaxies double beer can hat, and the kids all looking Per*onally I love dog* a t long a* they don’t liCk my face, away from my home and hearth, on a desert dazed and confused in a way that suggested I also happen +0 think that eve ■ything ha* a soul. Well everything floor that was wall to wall snakes and that one strand of DNA had somehow been occasional garishly dressed tourists hag­ split between the ten of them? I wanted no except Ru*h L'mbaugh and RockC what do you think 1 gling over the price of Temple Ruin Oven part of that scene at all. I saw myself stylishly Mitts. touring centers of art and intellect around the Now I’m older. Theoretically, I globe, saying witty things in a variety of »althier. I ’m already a vegetar- could afford a nicer trip. But I don’t want to languages. (Ont’day ouyay hinktay histay Day 4* I ’ve been trying to be h go. I want to stay here in Fullerton, where aintingpay uggestssay hetay trugglesay foay ian. Not that I don’t like meaJ •- I do. filet minion, bacon, lamb, my family, friends, pets, and things are, hetay orkingway lasscay?) But alas, all hope and where, when I do have to barf, I am not of ever being cool is lost. I now actually mmmm I love it. But it’* like ea- ring razor blade* to my stomach, so inconveniently located. In an effort to peacefully fantasize about stocking a rusty make myself feel less plebeian about this old deathtrap with the foods I love, Diet Morally I have no problem with meat. That is if you can kin it-you defect in me, I offer the following analysis: Coke, my CD’s, my pets, my cell phone, and _ can eat it. I f you can’t-donM That’* my philosophy. I don’t need to travel because: A. all real the means to shave my legs, and taking short 1 journeys are inner journeys, B. there is a little junkets around California. With the whole mad Cow thing-Well I ’d be mad too ;f I world right outside our doors that we never I’m never going to do that Heming- really look at, and C. I would miss my way-esque thing where I write a novel in a 1 realized that my meal had groqr *d up family members, especially if mother. French cafe, or fight for Spain, or hang out in Henderson the Rain King is my fa­ other countries with Picasso and Gertrude I vere a vegetarian. That’* noJ to *ay that I think that cow* vorite book in the world. Unfortunately, Stein and Diego Rivera and Tolstoy types. At ■ actually realized that they v jere eating family member*. The after a lifetime of loving to read, I now only best, I will someday lumber up Pacific Coast barely tolerate it, as a direct result of some Highway in my ancient, big ass motor home. | only thing I know about cow*|* that they get their hind and time I did on graduate literary analysis Maybe I’ll park somewhere and spend the classes. Now I am only able to read night. At least I won’t have to barf under the front leg* strung up and then their neck* are punctured to let the Henderson the Rain King, and short pieces Golden Gate Bridge. ■ blood pump eat while it’* still aliVe. Okay; you definitely shouldn’t eat meat if that’* how you are going to react. t ^

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Page 24 FULLERTON OBSERVER JUNE 15, 2001 Our Not-Honey, Not-Bumble Bees and Other Friends by Chuck Greening ©2001 Which brings us back to the men with tuning W ur affair with local not-honey, not-bumble forks. You may have gazed in awe, as I have, at bees began as a result of our near-total ignorance of the clusters of gorgeous, ripe, flawless Dutch to­ the world of bees. We “knew,” as everyone over the matoes in the supermarkets. I have never been 'exfm om algias age of three or four does, that honeybees got nectar able to come close to them. How come? Well, from flowers and made it into honey. Somewhat later, tomatoes (and other nightshades, such as pota­ we learned that bees also gather pollen, as food or toes) have pollen in tightly contained packets. A by accident while getting nectar, and that, in the pro­ small fraction of tomatoes are self-pollinating cess, they transfer pollen from one flower to another (that’s what I grow and eat) but they open up with - a vital step in the chain of life for most flowering clouds of pollen if the right bee (a bumblebee - plants. Bombus occidentalis) lands on a tomato blossom. Growing up in the midwest, we became familiar It curls its abdomen around the pollen packet and with the black-and-yellow striped honeybees, and then vibrates its body at about 500 cycles per sec­ the bigger, droning bumblebees, also decked out in ond, upon which the packet opens. The Dutch black and yellow. When we began gardening in Ful­ tomato farmers grew their plants in large enclosed lerton several decades ago, we became aware that domes which gave them control of everything - the familiar honeybees were around (right), and that temperature, humidity, fertilizer, water. For a we were also seeing big, buzzing all-black bees, while, they trained workers to go through the which we assumed were a local variant of the bumble planted areas with electrically driven tuning forks, bee (wrong). Along the way, we also became aware to touch each ripe blossom, every day. This was that there were other kinds of bees, too. Some were expensive, and not as effective as the bees. So solitary, some were stingless, some lived in burrows they now have a patented strain of bees which in the ground. But we weren’t really “into” insects they bring into the sealed enclosures, provide except as pests (ants, yellow-jackets, aphids) or as them with syrup for food (tomatoes have no nec­ garden ornaments (butterflies, occasional dragon­ tar) and let them do the work. flies). The message here seems, to me, to be like the The existence of alternative pollinators was words of warning to someone who is taking a brought into public notice a few years ago when tow machine apart to see how it works: Save all the mite-borne diseases made heavy inroads in the hon­ parts! Even if something looks useless, don’t toss eybee population. Beekeepers and honey producers, it out. We humans seem to ignore that warning who depend on the honeybee, were hard hit by this when dealing with our environment. We can’t see phenomenon, but most flowering plants managed any use for the snail darter, or the red-legged fairly well with “substitute” pollinators. Who were frog, so why not toss them out? The right answer they, and where did they come from? is that we don’t really know, at a fundamental Our first clue to an answer emerged as a result of level, how the natural world works. What role do a garden encounter with a beautiful, fuzzy, gold bee, soil bacteria play? How do the genes in a cell built like a small bumblebee, but with no stripes. nucleus interact with the mithochoncrial genes For a few weeks I wandered around with a color Not all bees travel in swarms, and live in large, social colonies, like the in the same cell? Which chemicals in the soil are photo which I had been lucky enough to capture, honeybee. Some bees are gregarious (they live in colonies) but not social (they really essential for a functioning garden? Or, to showing it to people I thought might know it, like a lead independent lives). Other bees are solitary, often nesting in holes in the get back to the topic, which species of wild bees detective trying to track down a suspect. I hit pay ground. Most of these native bees maintain a low profde, so we are blissfully can we get along without, if honeybees replace dirt at the Orange County Agriculture Commission them? offices. They have a nifty system where you can bring unaware of any problems they may be having. On the surface, it appears that the ubiquitous honeybee has smoothly worked in a bug or a picture of one, fill out a little form and its way into the local flora and bee society, and there is no question that it. has To quote from Forgotten Pollinators: leave in a box. A couple of days .later a response great commercial value, both as an efficient forager, and as a producer of honey, comes in the mail. It turned out that our lovely gold pollen and beeswax in artificial beehives. It is, both in numbers and distribu­ “Honeybees are, after all lilliputian bee was a male Carpenter Bee. The female of the tion, the most successful foreign invader in our history. So what’s the problem? species turned out to be the shiny black “bumble­ livestock - fuzzy herbivores with bee” that we had been mis-casting. The well known “dance” that honeybees perform upon returning to the hive wings - that are just as capable of About this time, I was given a book called For­ after a foraging trip does indeed convey fairly accurate direction and distance information to other bees in the hive. So, upon discovering a newly opened taming a landscape as any cow, gotten Pollinators by Buchmann and Nabhan. A sheep or goat infestation. Their whole new world of bees, flies, butterflies, bats, mice, flowering tree, the whole hive can be quickly recruited to strip the source before birds, and even men with tuning forks, as pollina­ any significant number of competing bees get wind of the situation. If this hap­ ‘grazing ’ on pollen and nectar just tors opened up. pens regularly, as it does with beehives in the area, the competing bees will lose out and decline in population, perhaps going extinct locally. Such a loss may or goes unnoticed. They may buzz Since the honey bee was imported by European softly, but they pack a big settlers in 1620, and many times subsequently, it has may not interfere with the lives of other plants which depend upon the wild bees thrived and dominated this country to the extent that for special pollination techniques. ecological wallop when it comes to While many plants have quite open, easily available pollen stores, other plants almost no research on the fate and importance of altering, perhaps forever, the other pollinators has been supported. The United have co-evolved with specific bees which are uniquely qualified to pollinate them. For example, the Sunflower Leafcutter Bee can do the work of ten honey­ potential mix of forages out there States has three laboratories devoted to the support on the range.. ” of the intruder, and only one devoted to the 4000 bees in pollinating sunflowers, which are a commercial crop in some areas. A other species of bees in the country. That lab is lo­ Blue Orchard Bee can outdo 100 honeybees in pollinating apple orchards. Ground cated in Logan, Utah - desert areas in that state host ndsting Alkali Bees are great alfalfa pollinators, and they live in burrows in hundreds of species of native bees, many of them desert areas where irrigated alfalfa is a major crop. quite local.

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