FULLERTON OBSERVER Fullerton School District Counseling Discussion Reveals Discussion Counseling District School Fullerton manent location behind Richman School. The The School. Richman behind location manent in its new per- 4,1997, August F.I.E.S. will move again in nine 1 Monday to 4 p.m., from tion opera­ of hours the and 0255, 4, August least at until ing) has moved its Distribution Center TEMPO- Center Distribution its moved has (F.I.E.S.) Service Emergency Intefaith lerton Ful­ Center, School/Community Maple from necessities other and vouchers lodging food, Schools Southland in Incursion Scientology of Church move from Maple was necessary so that first first that so necessary was Maple from move on reopen and weeks more the same. remain Friday, through build- the inDrassel bor Blvd. Har- of east blocks (2 wealth Trustees and parents about the state of coun­ of state District the about parents and School Trustees Fullerton between cussion tion Center Has Moved Temporarily Moved Has Center tion disciples. Hubbard Ron L. by controlled an indirect attempt by the Church of of Church the children by school indoctrinate to attempt Scientology indirect an to now seems been have in schools, seling our publications because of the name, not aware aware not name, the of because publications doubt No Rights.” Human on Commission over magazine-publications slick of number Ruin.” Education’s been has “Psychiatry that views their of districts and Fullerton Emergency Food Distribu­ Food Emergency Fullerton in Perris, School Ranch California chose couple School Drive Hermosa One 1997. many readers have accepted and read these these read and accepted have readers many “Citizens so-called a by published years, the much of the rhetoric included in a letter of included much the recent rhetoric Trust. bers’ from grants by financed being were they that the U.S. Association of Scientologists Mem­ Scientologists of Association U.S. the that the Agency - “Applied Scholastics Holly­ that Agency Scholastics the - “Applied Ful­ of Parents and Citizens Concerned from cerned parents John and Allyson Savinos had Savinos “con­ and Allyson John parents cerned where CA, Perris, in school private a Tustin) Orange, familiar. Grove, disturbingly sounded (Garden lerton group group for School, the Ranch California private rd cass ol oe a shdld in scheduled as open could classes ;rade wood”, which claimed to be the licensing licensing the be to claimed which wood”, FULLERTON OBSERVER FULLERTON Winnersof CenterEssay o t s p.i Contest Learning MORE INSIDE MORE If all goes as planned, planned, as goes all If 738- number, phone The fe 1 yas fdsrbtn eegny _ emergency distributing of years 13 After What first appeared to be an ongoing dis­ ongoing an be to appeared first What hs esg hs en rpgtd n a in propagated been has message This The Observer became suspicious when when suspicious became Observer The Our concerns heightened when we learned learned we when heightened concerns Our Post Office Box 7051 Box Office Post Fullerton, CA 92834 CA Fullerton, By Ralph A. Kennedy A. Ralph By

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Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room Page 2 FULLERTON OBSERVER FEATURES/NEWS June 15, 1997 Some Tips for New Bi­ Arco, Exxon to Team cyclists and for Those With GM on Fuel Cell Dusting Off Winter System Seeing the writing on the wall? Two oil Cobwebs companies are teaming with General Motors vehicle purchases. Once established, to develop a fuel cell for hybrid electric ve­ By Lawrence Wright CALSTART and member representatives will Glacier Bay’s ECS: A hicles that will convert gasoline to hydrogen work with auto manufacturers to purchase The great cycling weather has brought to on-board the car, reports the Los Angeles vehicles based on the budgets and driving ‘Cool” Prototype mind some thoughts I would like to share with Times. This is reportedly the first time GM needs expressed by the Cooperative mem­ From The Sea To The Desert you. If you are a new bicyclist or a veteran has entered into ajoint-venture fuel cell project bers. For electric vehicles (EVs) to gain popular dusting off the winter cobwebs, I would like with an oil company. CALSTART is organizing fleet managers acceptance with consumers, they will ulti­ to remind you to start off with short rides, Atlantic Richfield subsidiary Arco Prod­ now. For more information contact either mately need to deliver the same standards of even if you have been working out on the ucts Corp. and Exxon Research & Engineer­ Susan Romeo or Alf Brandt at CALSTART, comfort and performance that can be found in stationary bike in the gym. ing Co. will lend their fuel-processing experi­ 818/565-5600. traditional gasoline-powered automobiles. With the exercycle you don’t carry your ence to the two-year effort; if feasibility is Unfortunately, the heating and air condi­ weight or the weight of the bicycle. That extra indicated, it’s likely to be extended. tioning systems currently used in gas-pow­ weight does make a considerable difference. Earlier this year, Chrysler Corp. hired GM’s ered ve- When riding your bike or going on a ten mile Delphi Energy & Engine Management Sys­ h i c l e s fun ride you can figure you will be riding for tems subsidiary to develop the fuel cells for its do not an hour and that can be a long time if you are gasoline-to-hydrogen fuel-cell car project. lend not prepared. t h e m - Starting out with short rides around the selvesto Honda Makes First 3 block and working up to the longer rides will efficient make the experience of bike riding much fun applica­ ‘EV Plus’ Deliveries in and very rewarding. tion in It is always a good idea to carry a water the EV Calif. bottle with you when riding in hot weather. market. You can easily become dehydrated when Five months behind General Motors - but P r o b ­ riding even if you drink water. two passengers ahead - Honda has begun lems in- You also lose electrolytes such as potas­ customer deliveries of its electric vehicle, the elude sium, salts, etc. as well as water. Most fun EV Plus. Three were delivered May 13; more poor en­ rides should include some type of sport drink. are scheduled this week. While GM launched ergy ef- When you ride around Southern California, its EV 1 with lead-acid batteries, Honda uses f i - it not unusual to be riding up some hills. When nickel-metal hydride batteries to give its four- ciency, you expend the effort to ride up the hill, your passenger EV a range of up to 125 miles in inad­ leg muscles produce lactic acid and that is EPA tests, but Honda suggests a “real-world” e q u a te why your legs feel fatigue. A smart remedy is range of 60-80 miles so customers won’t be cooling when riding on the downhill, instead of allow­ disappointed. capacity ing the bike to coast down the hill keep Honda, like GM, will only lease the car. in high pumping the bicycle as the pumping motion Honda’s lease runs $499 per month and in­ ambient without the stress of riding will help wash cludes roadside assistance and comprehen­ tem­ away the lactic acid built-up during the uphill A prototype Sparrow 3-wheeler, single passenger, commuter car sive and collision insurance. pera­ ride. If you do this your legs will not feel the contrasts sharply with classic Rolls Royce sedan during recent t u r e s , Muckenthaler Motor Car Show. fatigue at the end of the ride as they will if you poor L.A. X. to Add 16 just coast down the hill. heat output in low ambient temperatures, high The ride coming up on August 2nd is the Hyundai to Use Alumi­ maintenance requirements, and poor reliabil­ More NGVs Fightertown Bike Classic at NAS Miramar, ity. L.A. International Airport officials have which is like a family picnic. Live music and num Bodies for its EVs Insurmountable obstacles? Not according announced they are acquiring 16 more new all kinds of free food and fun. natural gas vehicles [NGVs] for use by sev­ Hyundai Motor Co. has revealed a light­ to Glacier Bay, Inc., a San Mateo, California The ride starts on the runways but when you eral of the airport’s bureaus and the Adminis­ weight aluminum passenger-car body that it company that is, arguably, the world’s lead­ ride on the back roads of the base there are a tration pool fleet. The bi-fuel Ford Contour says will also be used for the electric vehicles ing high-performance maritime refrigeration combination of hills and hairpin turns that compact sedans can be run on either cleaner­ (EVs) it’s Soon bringing to market, reports system manufacturer. Glacier Bay is con­ make the ride challenging and interesting. burning natural gas or on gasoline. Nearly Korea Economic Daily. vinced that it can adapt its proven high-effi­ The proceeds benefit the Miramar’s Mo­ 20% of the department’s 677-vehicle fleet The “Tiburon” sports coupe body is report­ ciency, cooling technology to the develop­ rale Welfare and Recreation Fund. If you [including its Airport Police vehicles] are edly light enough that two persons may lift it. ment and production of an environmental want more information call (619)537-4127. either electric vehicles or compressed natural The weight loss will reportedly give a 10 control system (ECS) specifically designed gas [CNG] - or liquefied natural gas [LNG] - percent increase in fuel efficiency and an 11 from the ground-up for use in EVs and Hybrid powered. CALSTART Forms percent improvement in acceleration. EVs. The aluminum body, doors and hood weigh The Challenge AFV Cooperative half what the steel versions weigh. Glacier Bay reviewed previous attempts to adapt internal combustion vehicle heating Are Computers - Not Purchase Effort Oil Executive — and cooling systems for EV use. An analysis CALSTART, the. California-based ad­ of these attempts by the Electric Power Re­ EVs - the Real Threat vanced transportation technologies consor­ “Global Warming search Institute (EPRI), found them to be underpowered and inefficient (Air Condi­ tium, has created two clean fuel vehicle pur­ to Oil? chase cooperatives for fleet managers. Can’t Be Ignored” tioning Systems for Electric Vehicles, EPRI- TR102657). According to EPRI, the most A writer whose specialty is the oil industry The Electric Vehicle (EV) and Natural Gas In a bombshell likened to a tobacco com­ efficient unit tested averaged a Coefficient of says the real threat to oil companies is not Vehicle (NGV) Cooperatives were formed to pany admitting smoking causes cancer - and Performance (COP) - output divided by input from electric vehicles (EVs) - but from com­ help fleet managers acquire clean fuel ve­ dramatically “breaking ranks” with other oil - of only 1.55. This COP figure means that 30 puter technology that allows telecommuting, hicles (CFVs) more easily, as well as to attract companies, British Petroleum CEO John reports Reuters. automakers to the AFV marketplace by dem­ percent more energy was required than would Browne now says the time has come to take be expected of a similarly sized, residential “The electric car is here and it’s not from onstrating demand. steps to head off global warming, reports the window-type air conditioner. These disap­ Detroit. It’s coming from Silicon Valley,” The Cooperatives will bring together fleet San Jose Mercury News. pointing results did not dampen Glacier’s said Daniel Yergin, author or a book on oil managers committed to CFVs to enhance “It would be unwise and potentially dan­ interest, nor its determination to make its history and head of consultant-firm Cam th eir gerous to ignore the mounting concern,” he bridge Energy Research Associates. "K system work for EVs. m ar- said while announcing a $20 million solar- The ECS Prototype change is at hand when it comes to personal k e t panel-building effort at aFairfield, Calif, plant. In building the ECS prototype for vehicle travel,” he told oil executives at the National FULLERTON b u y - BP, the fourth largest oil company, seeks $1 use, modifications of Glacier Bay’s marine Petroleum Refiners Association’s annual PHOTOGRAPHICS i n g billion in annual solar revenues within 10 Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning meeting. Fast, Friendly, power years; it now brings in $100M of its $70 (HVAC) were necessary. First, the compres­ “It’s telecommuting and the Internet that thu^h billion annual revenues. Browne says BP is Professional Service sor, evaporator, and condenser required simi­ are competing with Detroit,” Yergin said. high- responsible for 96,000 tons annually - about lar efficiencies to those in the standard marine “Technology is now providing an alternative quan- 1% - of all air pollution linked to human HVAC system. to the lifestyle created by the neighborhood $ 6 9 9 t i t y activity. gas station.” 24 Exposure One Heart fLooking for an Alternative to the Kennel? Jumbo Prints K a th i's Same Day Learn the Ancient Disciplines CRITTER CARE Of Christian Meditation and "Fullerton Family Owned & Operated Since 1985" Custom Services Contemplative Prayer Daily Pet Care At Yotir Home Includes: Copies of Old Photos • Feeding • Exercise • Yard Clean-Up TUESDAY NIGHTS 7-9 PM • Mail & Paper Pick-Up • Lots of Love HARBOR AT BERKELEY Momingside Presbyterian Church 525-3233 1201 E. Dorothy Lane (714) 525-0556 Fullerton, California 92831 LICENSED BONDED INSURED Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local HistoryPERIODICALS Room June 15, 1997 COMMENTARY JUN ] \ 1997 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 3 OiV Cuts. LIB. Needed: Some Decisive, Proactive School Leadership The Fullerton School District has Computer labs, media rooms, librar­ cated and fraught with risks as Duncan Johnson, is probably mainly lacked decisive, proactive leader­ ies, child care facilities, faculty well as potential benefits, and this responsible for the glacial pace at ship the past two years and, as a lounges, etc. are not just luxuries in our probably explains why Trustees which the Foundation was originally result, families served by the FSD modern day schools; they contribute have eschewed going these ways established, despite years of pushing are currently experiencing loss of directly to the in favor of by former Board member several special services necessary overall suc­ the more Rosamaria Gomez-Amaro. to successful academic careers for cess of the conserva­ In general, we agree with its students. District’s tive, Johnson’s philosophical approach to The District Administration, educational squeezing funding of public schools, i.e., that Staff, and Trustees are to be com­ goals and approach. by far the fairest and most efficient mended for recognizing the prime objectives! But with way is through the existing govern­ importance of class size reductions Several each ment tax system. in regaining an educational excel­ ways of additional But when it’s so obvious that that lence once held by the Golden capturing grade in channel is, at least for the immediate State. substantial which the future, always going to be “a day amounts of FSD seeks late and a dollar short”, an Educa­ By trying to make up for space tional Foundation can provide a and funding shortages with a classroom to reduce space without class sizes good supplementary source of variety of band-aid changes at the desperately needed funds. District’s 18 schools, however, sacrificing from 32+ any of these to 20 with If these are creatively and aggres­ they have created situations where FULLERTON sively sought and prudently man­ some of the advantages of smaller important the adjuncts have “squeez­ aged, such a strategy can succeed. class sizes in the primary grades SCHOOL Why not rejuvenate that Founda­ are and will continue to be dimin­ been sug­ ing” strat­ tion with such enthusiastic boosters ished. gested and egy, the investigated. DISTRICT pinches as Rosamaria Gomez-Amaro, Elizabeth Gewin, Ray Ashcroft, Closing Learning fora Lifetime hurt more FULLERTON Beechwood and the net Elena Reyes, etc. If this District is committed to OBSERVER School, gains are shifting to a further class size reductions in at least K-3, 12-month school year, using surplus reduced. it should develop a plan for achiev­ ing these ends using any or all of the The Fullerton Observer is a group of junior high school space by establish­ The District badly needs some local citizen-volunteers who continuously ing “middle, schools” and transferring above measures as needed in the since 1978 have been creating, publishing courageous, decisive, aggressive most timely manner. and distributing the Observer throughout 6th-graders there, accelerating the FSD leadership, not afraid to “Stand Up our community. This venture is a non-profit Educational Foundation’s fund-raising While they’re at it, the continued one with all ad and subscription revenues for Children”, as the current efforts - to name a few. reopening of Maple School, at least plowed back into maintaining and improv­ nationwide campaign propounds. to the K-3 level, should be factored ing our independent, non-partisan, non­ All of these strategies are compli- sectarian, community newspaper. Former Superintendent, Dr. in as part of the Plan. Our purpose is to inform Fullerton resi­ dents about the institutions and other soci­ etal forces which most impact their lives, so that they may be empowered to partici­ Letters to the Observer pate in constructive ways to keep and make these private and public entities serve all Fullerton residents in lawful, open, just, and socially-responsible ways. Not in the Slightest Way in Sympathy with McVeigh Because the Observer has no person­ nel expenses, it is able to offer subscrip­ Dear Observer, in, as a mountain of compelling evidence of Fullerton’s, to achieve the success Mr.- tion and advertising services at truly af­ What kinds of ideological rocks does the L. A. proved, with malice aforethought cold­ Rockwell seems to think it has. fordable rates. Times dig up to find creatures like Lewellyn bloodedly snuffing out the lives of 168 Vague allegations, innuendos and Through our extensive local calendar Rockwell (Commentary June 3)? Rockwell is fellow human beings. insinuations are not proof, Mr. Rockwell. and other coverage, we seek to promote a identified as president of something called the Rockwell cavalierly dismisses that tragic This citizen is scared spineless of those sense of community and an appreciation Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Ala., a event, while evidently arguing that the individuals like Rockwell who have a mindset for the values of diversity with which our name that evokes memories in my mind of a country is so uniquely blessed. government's "oppression" was responsible, that is in the slightest way in sympathy with monster named Schickelgruber. not Timothy McVeigh. McVeigh's. Published semi-monthly, except An inference could easily be drawn from his It would take a lot more efficient monthly in July, August and column that Timothy McVeigh was somehow bureaucracy than the federal government's, Carroll C. Gewin, Fullerton December. justified, because of his hatred of the government, Subscriptions: $10-$15/year or for that matter General Motors' or the city Advertising: $5/column-inch Editor: Ralph Kennedy Design: Nadene Ivens, Julie Scott, Is Light Rail In Orange County’s Future? and Ralph Kennedy. Dear Observer, player in opposing rail, includes in their interests, and other ancillary highway services. Production: Mildred R. Donoghue, Not if the naysayers have their way. corporate donor list: The American Why is this not a surprise? Mary Graves, Mary Ann Taggart, The League of Women Voters is not opposed Petroleum Institute, Western States Florence Cavileer, Debbie Thomas, Lucille Cooney, to highways, we supported the Measure M sales Petroleum Assoc., ARCO, Ashland Oil, League of Women Voters,Orange County Shirley Bernard, Carol Goold, Sharon tax which is, in the main, a highway, street and Chevron, Exxon, Shell Oil, plus auto 2861 Amherst Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 Kennedy, and Jim Ivens. road tax, But we also believe that we need to manufacturers, trucking interests, bus (714)528-9728 Graphics: Michael Freeth, Sharon reduce our reliance on foreign oil, reduce Kennedy, and Claudia Rae. emissions and quit condemning huge swaths of land for freeway construction. Land that is forever Longtime Observer Fan Moves Circulation: Tom Cooney, Roy removed from the tax rolls. The proposed Fullerton Kobayashi, Irene Kobayashi, Natalie to Irvine rail line would use existing right of way Dear Observer, ers at her new address. Ed. Kennedy, Sam Standring, Richard for much of its length and where it cannot the I have been a fan of the paper for years. I Brewster, and Roberta Regan. takings are small compared to freeway needs. It was a resident of Fullerton for 23 years, and They All Need Protection Observers: Warren Bowen, Jack Harloe, is almost a truism that other than a problematic have just moved at the end of March to the John McElligott Jr., Chris Beard, Frank extension of the 57 freeway, there will never be City of La Habra. Dear Observer, Luke, Tom Cooney, Carroll Gewin, Naej another freeway in the Fullerton to Irvine corridor. La Habra is a wonderful city, but Fuller­ I am Delighted that the City Council, City Mahksa, Susanne Serbin, Joseph Henry This leaves the option of putting a lot more busses ton will always have my heart. I still have Manager, and City Attorney are being pro­ McGee, Florence Cavileer, Liz Gewin, on already crowded streets, or a rail system. many ties to and memories of the City of vided with additional physical security dur­ Aimee Aul, Vince Buck, Bob McLaren, As for those that can find no successes in rail, Fullerton. ing Council meetings. Chuck Greening, and Joyce Mason. they need look no further than their own backyard. What really gives a place its character is May I propose that we give consideration Metrolink, the San Diego trolley, the Amtrak San the people. I have made so many friends to those City employees who must use the Advertising: Ralph Kennedy, Diegan, and yes the Blue Line with 46,000 over the years and the love and influence parking lot north of City Hall, across Amerige Call 525-6402 for more information. boardings a day are certainly successes. In contrast they have given me is immeasurable. Avenue, at night. Next Observer will hit the stands the tollways appear to be off to a rocky start. Love and peace to all! A security fence, with a card- or buzzer- on June 23. Deadline for all articles Those opposed to rail are adamant, they have Linda Johnen, La Habra activated gate would enhance their peace of and ads at Observer office is 6/18. seldom seen a rail system that isn’t a failure, by Ms. Johnen included a check for $15 mind substantially. their reckoning. The Reason Foundation, a major and will continue to receive her Observ­ R.K. “Kerry” Fox, Fullerton Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room Page 4 FULLERTON OBSERVER NEWS June 15, 1997 Rusty Kennedy, on behalf of the Orange County Council Doings ... by Jack Harloe Human Relations Commission and the The Council met in regular session June nearby driving range. Human Relations Council, 3, 1997. The evening session was devoted COUNCIL VACATION ON SEPT. 2: presented the city with a exclusively to the question o f creating a The Council has agreed to cancel its regu­ gift of $1,000 for winning city park for residents living in the vicinity of Olive Avenue and Gilbert Street in lar meeting of Sept. 2, 1997 ip order that their Community Policing southwest Fullerton. Council delibera­ Councilmembers may plan personal va­ Award. Kennedy also tions ended at 10:30 p.m. The Council cations incorporating the resulting free presented the city with a adjourned to Monday, June 9, 1997 at day. framed plaque depicting 3:30 p.m. when hearings on the city's two NO-COST, PILOT, GREENWASTE “The town I live in” which year budget (1997-99) will commence. PROGRAM TO BE LAUNCHED: The includes scenes from the Mayor Norby announced that he would city is faced with a mandate to reduce City of Fullerton. The not be present for the July 1 council meet­ landfill disposal levels by 25% by 1995, ing. funds will be used for the and 50% by the year 2000. City studies city police department’s A CHECKUP AND A CHECK: Rusty show that to achieve the City’s 50% recy- Community United For Kennedy, Executive Director of the Or­ cling goal, implementation of a Fullerton Safety ange County Human Relations Commis­ “greenwaste diversion program” would (CUFFS) Program. sion and the Human Relations Council, be needed. Greenwaste includes lawn clip­ presented the city with a gift of $1,000 pings, yard trimmings, brush and clean from those 2 organizations for winning wood waste and the like. The city’s waste the Community Policing Award. To mark hauler, MG Disposal, has offered to con­ Downtown Trees Get Attention trees in the downtown center medians, but the event, Kennedy also presented the city duct a free 6 months trial program in 5 by Florence Cavileer with a handsome framed plaque depicting distinct areas throughout the city. Resi­ replacement over time for the same trees “The town I live in” which includes scenes dents will place their greenwaste either in Fullerton’s “downtown forest” was the located on sidewalks. At present, 11 trees in this category need replacement., city staff from the city of Fullerton. Actual ceremo­ tied bundles or in a designated trash subject of serious discussion Tuesday, June 3 reported. nies took place at Disneyland on March 18 barrel,identified with a brightly colored when the Downtown Business Association met. Floss Silk trees, planted many years ago, Greg Meeks, a landscape architect in the when, with 350 police officers present, the tag (provided by MG) attached to a handle. are beginning to be a problem—damaging city engineering department has proposed Commission and Council presented 7 cer­ Use of 100% pure plastic trash bags will curbs, gutters and sidewalks. And in Fullerton, replacing the Floss Silk trees with other spe­ tificates and checks to as many Orange not be permitted. The council unanimously no one, least of all city crews, is about to log cies to increase diversity in both age and County police departments. The funds approved the project, to run from Mon­ a downtown tree without consent of the variety of trees. He suggested replacing with will be used for the city police day, August 4,1997 through Friday, Janu­ citizens. Pink Tabebuia, a tree which is deciduous for department’s Community United For Ful­ ary 30, 1998. At Tuesday’s meeting city staff presented a only a very short time. Committee members lerton Safety (CUFFS) Program. THE GOLDEN HANDSHAKE IS plan to gradually replace trees that are causing were opposed to any use of Queen Palms, Kennedy reminded his audience that a BACK: From 1993 through 1995 to fa­ problems to sidewalks. Bob Savage, director feeling that too much of that look already recent nation-wide survey of about 200 graces Brea and Anaheim. cilitate organizational downsizing the city of city maintenance services, noted that his cities with populations of over 100,000 department budgets $40,000 for the tree ef­ Ken O’Leary, city economic development offered its employees an additional 2 years found that Fullerton had the lowest crime fort, augmented by another $150,000 from office, added that changes to lighting down­ of service credit if they would take early rate of all but 20 cities. Asked about this, the city engineering department to repair con­ town would be looked at individually so as to Fullerton police chief Pat McKinley mod­ retirement. The program, which offered crete damage. incorporate the effect of trees on the lighting. It an additional cash bonus to retirees, re­ estly attributed it to his department’s ever Present plans call for retention of Floss Silk would be on a tree by tree basis,” O’Leary said. sulted in the termination of 34 employees. increasing efficiency, noting facetiously that increases in crime are usually attrib­ City Personnel Director Flannery told the Fullerton Schools Receive Grant Money Council that the new program, if approved, uted to malign, socio-economic forces would be aimed principally at the city Twelve schools in the Fullerton School Dis­ experience, how to research data, seek out­ beyond the control of local authorities, library and city maintenance services per­ trict submitted grants to the California Public side information sources, present or display a while a decline in crime could only be the School Library Protection Fund. All twelve project, and be able to explain the process/ sonnel, where it has been determined result of superior effort by local authori­ grants were funded at $4,792 each. The schools steps that were used. there are currently 10 employees who ties. that recei ved grant money are Commonwealth, The Fullerton School District submitted an would be eligible for early retirement. Councilmember Dick Jones used the op­ Golden Hill, Hermosa, Maple, Nicolas, application to the Calif. Department of Gen­ Flannery stressed that, if approved, and portunity to plump for a recent council Orangethorpe, Parks, Raymond, Richman, eral Services Office of Public School Con­ minus the “cash bonus” from the earlier decision to study the city ’ s long term need Rolling Hills, SunsetLane, and Valencia Park. struction to receive funding to pay for Internet program, the present proposal would re­ for more adequate police facilities. Parks Junior HS was awarded $20,375 for Infrastructure. The grant required a minimum sult in a one-time program cost of $ 130,000 school-based technology. The grant is part of of $21,500 to be spent on one site, the site BIG BANG ON BREA BLVD: Despite but would result in a saving to the city of the SB 1510 state monies earmarked for tech­ selected is Ladera Vista Junior HS . The recent city efforts to tone down Arbor $ 198,000 annually thereafter. The council nology. Parks’ focus for their grant money is additional $12,899 is to be spent at other Manor, located at 1441 Brea Boulevard, a voted 5-0 to place a resolution of approval Social Science. The grant money will be uti­ schools within the District for wiring up­ business that puts on outdoor parties for on the agenda of the June 17 council lized to teach students, through hands on grades. weddi ngs and other occasions and is oper­ meeting. ated by Ms. Charlie Carsey, complaints of NEW PARKING FOR ONLY DOWN­ loud music, conversations and instances BANQUET FACILITY RENTAL of public drunkenness still rend the air TOWN SPACE LEFT: After a two-year beyond the 10 p. m. curfew. Neighbors of hop scotch game in which redevelopment money for BoCge’s Sporting Goods’ Arbor Manor showed up at Public Com­ “FULLERTON’S BEST KEPT SECRET” ment time to complain about city ineffec­ Walter Johnson and 2 associates was tiveness in controlling the latest episodes. moved from property to property, a $ 1.00 EBELL CLUB OF FULLERTON City director of development services Paul a year rental was extended to Johnson to Dudley announced that Carsey has been fit his business needs, and $250,000 was 313 LAGUNA ROAD asked to appear before the city Planning paid Johnson for a vacant lot that will Commission on July 9 to discuss the prob­ become a parking lot. City officials say • Weddings & Receptions lem. Residents affected by the noise pre­ they will now build one in the only space sumably will appear also. Those causing they claim does not have any public park­ • Banquets the disturbances may be busy that night... ing (bounded by Harbor, Santa Fe, Malden • Meetings and Commonwealth). At Tuesday’s June • Private Parties LEMON STREET FACE LIFT: The 3 meeting, the Council okayed a final Council approved expenditure of $385,508 payment to Johnson of $25,000, complet­ in Gas Tax and Measure M Turnback funds ing the deal. It was a beautiful opportunity Call Rental Chairman to remove deteriorated asphalt concrete for Mayor Norby to rail against this ad­ (714) 974-8088 (714) 738-9055 pavement and rebuild of raised sidewalks mixture of cash and government. In his and curbs/gutters. Lemon Street, from Com­ view, the need for parking of commercial monwealth Avenue north to Chapman Av­ ventures should not be seen as a public enue will be affected. A similar but more utility. If it is, Norby believes, the redevel­ extensive program is being launched with opment agency should pay the city an “in- W e M ake House Calls the expenditure of $ 1.4 million on other lieu” fee as rent in place of tax revenue it Even On Weekends streets throughout the city. could have received, and parking should COUNCIL OKAYS CITY GOLF be provided by the merchants, not the city. COURSE RATES INCREASE: The Norby did not like the process the city P C s city’s contract with the American Golf redevelopment agency followed in hop O nly Corporation, continuing until the year 2007 scotching loans around available parcels— permits increases in its various green fees, a process he calls “land-banking.” City provided the city and U.S. Army Corps of redevelopment agency manager Gary DOS Engineers approve. The council did its Chalupsky had reservations over these part at its June 3 meeting. Alan Morton views, saying he would have to “research” W in 95 asked for more details. City manager Jim whether a city could receive an in-lieu fee 3.1 Armstrong explained that under its con­ from a redevelopment agency. Meanwhile tract with AGC the city gets a percent of the Council went right ahead and voted 4- AGC’s gross sales, e.g., 21% of green 1 (Norby) to approve the transfer of title to fees, 6% of food and beverage sales. Rates the property from Johnson, et al, to the System Set-Up ----r ------to were last increased in May, 1995. Sched­ city, heralding one more place to put your Trouble Shooting Internet / E-Mail uled next to ask for an increase will be the 4 wheels. Component Upgrade & Installations Free Netscape Software Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room

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From the left, 3 of Ladera Highlights of the May 27 Vista’s successful Academic FSD Board Meeting Pentathalon By Ralph A. Kennedy Team Coaches: Introductions & Commendations which had just been notified of its designation Dodo May 27 seemed to be awards night at the as a National Blue Ribbon School, to take up Standring, Fullerton School District (FSD), and the meet­ to 30 minutes. science; Elaine ing convened an hour earlier than normal to Although the LA Times the next morning Ray, social accommodate the many students, staff mem­ announced that Orange County had had 5 studies; and bers, and schools being recognized. schools so designated, the most of any state in Ella Lindsay, the nation, they really missed a grand oppor­ Sunset Lane School’s Math Olympiad Team literature; with was first. This is an 18-year-old international tunity to interview and quote Dr. Backus. He LV Principal program with 120,000 student participants turned out to be the King of quotes, tongue in worldwide, 85,000 of whom are from the cheek remarks, and just all around effective Andre United States. presenter! Sauvignon. 64 Sunset Lane 4th-6th-graders committed Backus skillfully recognized his staff, and Math Coach Pat to participate for 6 months, for 45 minutes 2 it seemed most of the rest of the Community Cass was not mornings a week. Ms. Becky Berkeley, mother of Fullerton, for the school’s success this past present. and part-time media aide at the school, intro­ year during which it became the only Califor­ slipped quietly away. ing,” he said. “Some of these kids get a camp duced the program and its participants, in­ nia school to win designation as both a State experience they could not have otherwise af­ cluding the members and coaches of the two and National Blue Ribbon School, and to Consideration of Bus Savings Plan Post­ forded. Ladera Vista Has had peer counselors for teams Sunset Lane sponsored. Six parents receive the Golden Bell Award. poned Again years and it has been working,” he concluded. also were involved on a consistent basis. The final awardees of the meeting were In response to a parade of parents pro­ “In the future, could we add a note to the This program is unique in that there is no service awards to Certificated Employees for testing new school times to have been applications for this program, which would allow way of finding out periods ranging from 10 instituted this fall, FSD Trustees once parents who could and wished, to indicate their how the students did to 25 years. A full list of aagain put off consideration of such willingness to pay for their child’s PAL Camp on the problem solv­ these will appear in the changes for another year. experience?” suggested Trustee Sugarman. ing exercises that next Observer. The Proposed Plan would have included were conducted Junior High School days to begin at 7:15 Reports from the Trustees and A Citizen Re­ worldwide in March. The Case of the Miss­ a.m. and end at 2 p.m.; and elementary port “But we all came ing Resolution school days to run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 As has been their practice in the past, away agreeing on the It was listed on the p.m. In some cases, this would have en­ Boardmembers took their turns sharing with the value this competi­ agenda as: “Consider­ tailed some children walking to and/or audience and other Boardmembers their experi­ tion and the prepara­ ation of Resolution Con­ waiting for buses in the dark, a condition ences attending various school-related events tion leading up to the forming to the Laws Re­ many parents and Trustees felt to be unac­ over the past 2 weeks. There were too many to March testing,” she garding Teaching Read­ ceptably dangerous. describe, but we will report that two of the Trust­ said. ing and Staff Develop­ Even though the Plan could have saved ees told of the mesmerizing presentation made to Then came the ment.” It was requested the District up to $200,000/year, accord­ Nicolas Junior High students by a Holocaust amazingLadera Vista by Trustee Kim Guth at ing to Transportation ManagerMike Brito, victim. Academic Pentathlon the May 13th Board and took more than a year to develop, it Trustee Marjorie Pogue urged everyone to and Science Olym­ meeting. was just too extreme an alternative to gain visit the Acacia School exhibit now in the piad T earns. LV Prin- The discussion was required parental and Trustee support. Children’s Room of the Fullerton Library. cipal Andre somewhat lopsided in Trustee Guth used her time to comment on the Sauvignon intro­ that Trustee Guth began Trustees Differ on Value of PAL Camp lack of significant analysis of last year’s stan­ duced all the partici­ Parent/Media Center part-time by expressing her con­ The Orange County Department of Edu­ dardized test scores, and asked to show the sepa­ pants and supporters employee at Sunset School, Becky cerns with how the State cation (along with local Teachers Asso­ rate scores of several different categories of stu­ of these efforts as his Reading Initiatives Berkeley, watches member of the ciations on the “hit list” of a coalition of dents this year, e.g., LEP students, bilingual “Village” needed to money was being spent school’s Math Olympiad Team “fundamental education” organizations) students, Even Start students, GATE students, raise a child. in the FSD, and is the demonstrate to the Trustees a solution has sponsored Peer Assistance Leader­ etc. T h p T \7 A raH pm ir Di strict also prepared for ship (PAL) Camp for several years. The She also complained that test scores and analy­ Pentathlon Team of typical test question, a compliance review of FSD has been invited to have 25 of its sis were not being reported to the Board in time placed first overall in the Region 2 county staff development. She also wondered if the elementary school and 10 of its junior high for Trustees to respond meaningfully in budget competition April 12. They also won 4th District’s GLAD program was being funded school students this year, along with 7 etc. decisions for the upcoming year. place in the Super Science Quiz, matched from the Reading Initiatives grant and why staff members. John S vinos, spokesperson for a new organiza­ against 20 other Region 2 entries. The 9 team the FSD had used non-state approved tests for Four FSD schools (Orangethorpe, Fern tion, Concerned Parents and Citizens of Fuller­ members could be heard approaching the 2nd-graders last year. Drive, Raymond, and Nicolas JHS) have ton, addressed the Board regarding the “shift in podium as their multiple medals from the Board President Tony Valla asked Guth if chosen to participate in the PAL Camp at focus in our public schools from academics to competition clinked against each other. she had called staff about any of these con­ Camp Ta Ta Pochon in the San Bernar­ ‘politically correct’ indoctrination where stu­ Four coaches were given special recogni­ cerns, apparently thinking that board meeting dino Mountains this year. dents ‘feelings’ and ‘Attitudes’ are more impor­ tion for their work with the students: Pat Cass time could be saved by having some ques­ These trips support the objectives de­ tant than reading, writing, math and science.” (math), Ella Lindsey (literature), Elaine Ray tions cleared up ahead of time. veloped under the Drug Free Schools and Svinos specifically had several “concerns and (social studies), and Dodo Standring (sci­ Linda Caillet, Asst. Supt. for Educational Communities Act and are funded by grant questions” about school counseling, including: ence). Services then attempted to answer Mrs. Guth’s monies authorized by this legislation. The “We believe that children go to school to learn, But Ladera Vista’s Science Olympiad Tearn questions. No, GLAD is not being funded Camp provides an effective prevention not to be psychoanalyzed. School are institutions may have even outperformed their classmates from SRI monies. Guidelines for the upcom­ experience for students, along with lead­ of learning, they are not and should not become by winning lst-place in the Regional compe­ ing state audit just arrived and it appears the ership training necessary to establish a mental health clinics or psychiatric referral ser­ tition held recently at Fullerton College. They FSD has all the necessary documentation in peer assistance program at their local vices, Who are the people doing the counseling then went on to take 2nd-place statewide, order. The test used with 2nd-graders was on school sites. Making choices, listening, and what are their qualifications?, Is anyone matches against 27 other regional winners. the approved list last year, but is not this year. responding to peer pressure, and acting checking the background of the counselors?. Is The team consisted of 10 LV students and The District is waiting for the latest directives responsibly will be stressed. the counseling done with parental consent?, Are 5 alumni. Recent alumnus Adam Youngman from the State before choosing an instrument Trustee Kim Guth strenuously objected the values of the counselors in agreement with the and his mother Jan Youngman, one of the for the next scheduled tests. to peer counseling as just another “politi­ values of the parents?. How is the performance of original instigators of the Ladera Vista par­ Apparently this discussion was to have cally correct” program. She also objected the counselors measured?... ticipation, were present to accept the thanks been further stimulated by a letter from school to having the camp tuition paid for by the Mr. Svinos and his wife Allyson had children of Mr. Sauvignon. districts which included recommendations to District. “My daughter attended the Camp attending Hermosa Drive School, but withdrew Special dispensation was given Dr. Pat adopt resolutions. and we could have afforded to pay our them and now have them enrolled in a private Backus, Principal of Orangethorpe School, When Valla asked if anyone had a Resolu­ own way, thus saving taxpayers’ money,” school, California Garden School in Perris, CA. tion to propose, he she said. “It is another wasteful govern­ was met with ment program,” she added. 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La Sierra’s Barbara Spaulding Stadium, 5:30 p.m. Fullerton High x m a s M i r i i School, Fullerton Stadium, 5:30 p.m. La Habra Leon Chosen As High School, La Habra Stadium, 4:00 p.m. La Terry Stringham — Classified Employee Vista High School, at the school, 9:00 a.m. Sonora High School, La Habra Stadium, 6:30 New Battalion Chief Of The Year p.m. Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Sta­ Fullerton Fire Capt. Terry Stringham, a dium, 8:00 p.m. Troy High School (including Barbara Leon, senior records clerk at La 19-year veteran of the Fullerton Fire Depart­ Sierra High School, Fullerton, was chosen as Endeavor graduates), Fullerton Stadium, 2:30 ment, has been promoted to the rank of battal­ p.m. La Sierra High School, an alternative the 1997/98 District Classified Employee of ion chief by Fire Chief Stephen P. Magliocco. the Year. high school, Tuesday, June 10, Plummer Au­ The promotion became effective June 2. Leon is a member of the student outreach ditorium, 7:30 p.m. Stringham replaces Battalion Chief Mike team at La Sierra and is passionate about Parker, who retired in May after 30 years with helping young people return to and stay in Two CSUF Freshmen the Fullerton Fire Department. school. Her philosophy is, “Students don’t Receive Art Alliance Stringham, 41, was born in Honolulu, and care how much you know, they need to know raised in Long Beach. He holds a degree in how much you care.” Leon listens. She listens Scholarship fire science from Long Beach City College. to discouraged at-risk teenagers. Her encour­ As a Fullerton firefighter, Stringham was agement and enthusiasm convince teens that Fay Colmar, Scholarship Chair for the Art promoted to engineer in 1982, and to captain they can succeed once they realize their po­ Alliance of California State University, Fuller­ in 1984. tential. She listens to concerned parents and ton has announced the Myrt Purkiss Scholar­ Stringham and his wife, Barbara, reside in puts them in touch with a variety of resources ship for $500 each to incoming freshmen, Jen­ Running Springs. including medical help for an ill student with­ nifer Brayer of Anaheim and Eric Kao of Irvine. J. Kenneth Jones — out insurance or a support group for parents Fullerton Seniors Can with a special needs student. Leon is a com­ Superintendent Of munity resource, always there to assist people Stretch & Tone With and improve the quality of life in her commu­ nity. She believes that, “We have a responsi­ The Year Fullerton Fire Captain Terry Richard Simmons bility to concentrate our efforts and energies Stringham is “pinned” with the rank The Association of California School Ad­ in the area in which we live.” She recently Fullerton seniors are invited to prove they ministrators (ACSA), region 17, has selected of Battalion Chief. used her talent for procurement in ordering still have “the beat” as they stretch and tone Superintendent J. Kenneth Jones, Fullerton furnishings for the new La Sierra High School to big band sounds with popular fitness ex­ Joint Union High School District, as the re­ Dr. Jones’ leadership was recognized by 27 building, anticipating every possible need and pert Richard Simmons at the Secure Hori­ cipient of the 1997 Superintendent of the Orange County District Superintendents when planning accordingly. One of her co-workers zons’ SeniorFit Wellness Festival on Tues., Year Award. Dr. Jones was selected for his he was elected to chair the Creditors’ Sub­ said, “Students, parents, staff, and the com­ June 17. strong support of the school management committee for Education in the countywide munity are better because of Barbara’s tire­ The free festival, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. team, exceptional leadership in managing bankruptcy declared in December, 1994. less efforts and dedication.” at the Anaheim Hilton 8 Towers, 777 Con­ school programs, his commitment to profes­ On July 1, Jones retires from the District and vention Way, is designed to inspire and edu­ sional growth, and creativity and innovation will be joining School Research and Services cate area seniors on the benefits of adopting in dealing with issues and challenges facing Corporation, located in Mission Viejo, as City of Fullerton an ongoing fitness and nutrition program. public education. Executive Director for the Applied Technol­ Additional festivities include special per­ During his tenure, Jones has fostered indi­ ogy Center for Education and Management Looking for Secret Pals formances by Ms. National Senior America vidual school initiatives with District support Services. The City of Fullerton is searching for some Frankie Stewart and the Arthritis Foundation which have resulted in five California Distin­ special people to help provide disadvantaged Rockettes, as well as free health screenings, guished Schools, one National Blue Ribbon Fullerton children with a summer filled with live music, door prizes and refreshments. Jean Pickett Named School, and seven California School Boards happy memories. Vendors in the areas of health, fitness, nutri­ Association Golden Bell award-winning pro­ High School District The object of the search is “secret pals” - tion, beauty, travel and finance will be on grams. Three District schools have been des­ individuals, businesses and organizations - hand to answer attendees’ questions and dis­ ignated as state magnet schools: the School of Teacher Of The Year willing to sponsor a child on a variety of fun tribute product samples. Aviation Research (SOAR) at Buena Park Jean Pickett, Fullerton Union High School summer activities, such as organized recre­ Seniors are encouraged to call (800) High School; Heritage of the Americas at La English teacher, has been named Fullerton ational programs. 854-0955 for reservations and additional Habra High School; and Troy Tech at Troy Joint Union High School District Teacher of “Actually, Secret Pals is a year-round pro­ SeniorFit Wellness Festival information. Park­ High School. Additional programs have been the Year for 1997/98. gram, and donations are needed any time ing is complimentary. established to support various student needs: Pickett’s daily inspiration is Christa during the year,” said Rosemary Castro, Se­ four high schools have Junior Officers Train­ Me Auliffe’ s creed, “I touch the future; I teach.” cret Pal program coordinator for the city. Boys & Girls Clubs of ing Corps programs; five schools have Tech By treating each student as a unique and “However, the need for donations in the sum­ Fullerton Plan Hoby Prep programs which structure a partnership special person, Pickett develops in students mer is greater because the demand for classes with local community colleges and the North the confidence to explore their individual is greater.” Brenner Invitational Orange County Regional Occupation Pro­ talents. She believes students must feel safe Children in the Secret Pal program, which is gram in career areas ranging from aviation, from ridicule in the classroom so that their entering its sixth year, “are primarily from The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton have business and computers, and agriculture; in ideas can be shared freely in an environment low-income families who cannot afford rec­ announced that the Hoby Brenner Invitation response to needs in the community. La Sierra where creativity can flourish. Mediocre work reational activities such as swimming lessons will be held on Monday, July 28 at the Haci­ High School, an alternative school, was es­ is not allowed. Her high expectations for for their children,” Castro explained. enda Golf Club, 718 East Road, La Habra tablished; International Baccalaureate, a rig­ student achievement are summed up by a “Consequently, the only playground the Heights. The event is sponsored by La Paz orous curriculum with an international em­ recent student, “I didn ’ t think I could do it, but children have is the streets. However, through Products & Hydraflow. phasis, is supported at four schools; career I did—wow!” Working with colleagues, Pickett the generosity of a Secret Pal, these kids can Registration is at 9:00 a.m., shotgun start at partnership academies have been established developed a school-to-work career unit for leave the streets and take part in a variety of 11:30 a.m. The entry fee per golfer is $200 in areas of medical careers, performing arts, her senior English classes that included busi­ fun activities —activities which can make a and includes green fee, cart, continental break­ culinary arts, and agri-science. ness guest speakers, hands-on computer as­ difference in their lives.” fast, lunch, dinner, doorprize ticket, on-course Jones encouraged District staff members to signments, mock interviews, and a “Career Last year, the Secret Pal program provided refreshments, tee prize (wind shirt), and team become actively involved in CUFFS (Com­ Portfolio” complete with resume. Students recreational, cultural and social opportunities photo. munity United for Fullerton Safety), a unique realize how valuable the career unit is as they for 85 children. Typical of the donations re­ For information about becoming a company blending of school and community-based or­ near graduation and consider entering the ceived from generous citizens was that of a sponsor, a tee or green sponsor, donating ganizations, and the La Habra Mayor’s Task work world or pursuing a career path in higher grandmother, who wrote that “after finding items for door prizes or registration contact Force, both promoting safe out about the families affected by the M.E. Raco or Christine, Boys & Girls and healthy environments drownings each year, I realized Clubs of Fullerton, (714) 525-8241. for youth. how fortunate I am that my grand­ Meet Mayor Chris Norby son knows how to swim. I would like to become a Secret Dan's Back and so is the Sundays Pal in order to provide the same hope for someone else’s grand­ 7-8 p.m. child. I am grateful for the opportu­ ^uU entm ’TKunAet nity to provide a child with swim Every Thursday from 4 - 9 pm at lessons and to prevent another pos­ Beginning April 10,1997 sible misfortune.” Giovanni’s Castro emphasized that any size Enjoy fresh produce and bread, hand made crafts and donation will be welcome. At the imports, jewelry, flowers and herbs, food, museum Pizza end of the summer, all the children exhibits, unique gift items, live entertainment every and “Secret Pals” are invited to a week and a Beer Garden! 922 West special party. Call 714-738-6545 for information. Individuals, organizations or Wilshire Ave. in Downton Fullerton Williamson businesses interested in becoming a Secret Pal can contact Castro at ( J o in 'D a n a t t& e o u td o o r "Beer (garden! 526-5561 (714) 738-3146. 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June 15, 1997 NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 7 St. Jude Medical Center’s De-Mything Global Economics “When Corporations Rule The World conviction that real development cannot be By David C. Korten purchased with foreign aid monies. Devel­ Mental Health Drop-In Clinic Kumarian Press, West Hartford opment depends on people’s ability to gain Berrett-Koehler, San Francisco control of and use effectively the real re­ 1995, 386pages sources of their localities . . . to meet their Off To A Successful Start $20 papewack own needs. Yet most development interven­ As part of an on-going effort to help better clinic is to provide an opportunity for dis­ tions transfer control of local resources to serve members of its community, St. Jude charged patients to develop and share mutual Reviewed by Andy Kimbrell ever larger and more centralized institutions Medical Center opened its free mental health concerns, as well as to learn new skills. The that are unaccountable to local people and drop-in clinic in December of 1996. The clinic patients are also provided with the opportu­ The dream *of conquering the world unresponsive to their needs. The greater the offers its mental health patients continuing nity to socialize with their peers. The long-term stretches back to antiquity. Alexander the amount of money that flows through these Great wept by a river bank when his dream central institutions, the more dependent care and support throughout their treatment. goal, however, is to help these patients find of world domination was at an end. Subse­ people become, the less control they have The program originated in response to a work through vocational training so that we quent emperors, kings, queens, political over their own lives and resources, and the special mental health funding plan, designed may reintegrate them into the job market.” leaders and generals have made ever more more rapidly the gap widens between those to support the continuum of care initiative Additionally, the patients themselves have ambitious attempts to establish empires who hold central power and those who seek which the hospital put into effect some time established their own set of goals, defining that reached around the globe. to make a living for themselves within local last year. The purpose of the drop-in clinic is what the clinic means to them. They feel that Today, however, ruling the world is no communities.” to provide its patients the benefits of group by being around others who share some of longer the obsessive fancy of a tyrant but It did not take long for Korten to realize interaction through the sharing of personal their concerns and problems, they can regain rather an economic reality created by the that the real culprit behind the destruction experiences on various mental health-related their sense of self esteem. They are hopeful rise of transnational corporations. These of the world’s communities and ecosys­ issues. that the drop-in clinic will decrease the isola­ corporations are the first in history with the tems was not merely misguided govern­ More commonly referred to by its patients tion many of them face, and rebuild their organization, technology, money and ide­ ment programs but rather the economic as “the club”, the clinic has received positive sense of pride and leadership. ology to manage the Earth as an integrated dogma which established economic growth feedback by both physicians and, more im­ The patients have already begun showing economic unit. as the unquestioned organizing principle The current corporate hegemony reached of all public policy. He sees this pro­ portantly, patients who have contributed to its signs of pride by developing their own clinic its apex on January 1st, 1995, when a new foundly dysfunctional ideology being success. “Club” members usually meet once newsletter which symbolizes their recovery global organization, the World Trade Or­ propagated by a powerful triumvirate of a week to discuss an area of mental illness and combined abilities. So far, the positive ganization (WTO), was secretively multilateral financial institutions: the they can all relate to, such as major depression results seen in these patients’ overall behavior spawned during the Uruguay round of the World Bank, the International Monetary or suffering the loss of a loved one. Currently, typifies the success behind the drop-in clinic. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Fund and the WTO. This new trinity func­ there are anywhere from six to eight people The amount of positive feedback St. Jude (GATT). The WTO’s mandate is to con­ tions at the behest of an economic elite attending each meeting regularly. Medical Center has received reinforces its form the laws, regulations and administra­ which currently controls the majority of Denise Rounds, administrative director of commitment to give back to the community, tive procedures of the world’s sovereign the world’s transnational corporations. This Behavioral Medicine Services at St. Jude by continuing to fulfill its promise to care for nations to the needs of free trade and the elite has turned these “once beneficial” Medical Center, believes the clinic’s success the sick and treat those in need. transnational corporations. National laws financial institutions into “instruments of stems from the support and leadership skills it For additional information please contact in such areas as environmental protection, a market tyranny that is extending its reach teaches its patients. She goes on to explain its Denise Rounds, director of Behavioral Medi­ consumer safeguarding or labor standards across the planet like a cancer, colonizing goals: “The short term goal of the drop-in cine Services, at (714) 992-3000, ext. 3059. can now be challenged if it is claimed that ever more of the planet’s living spaces, they infringe upon free trade. The WTO, a destroying livelihoods, displacing people, panel of international trade bureaucrats, [and] rendering democratic institutions im­ will now decide which national regula­ potent....” Van Watts, Retired Navy Officer, tions are acceptable and which will be Korten’s work is a passionate and sear­ subject to fines or trade sanctions. The ing indictment of globalization, but it is no WTO is in effect a shadow world govern­ mere diatribe against corporations. Rather, Now Fullerton Resident ment, the technocratic and legal embodi­ it is aclosely reasoned and well- researched ment of the new corporate rule. account of how a shadow government led Van Watts sailed The patriotic Tracing the history of the new global by transnational corporations has system­ into battle with young spirit of WWII is corporate hegemony and describing its dev­ atically gained international power, and James Michener, reflected in this astating consequences, is the task under­ then utilized that economic and political Michener with an idea photo of seaman taken by economist David Korten in his might to undermine virtually every form for his first novel, Van Watts at the landmark book When Corporations Rule of local or democratic governance around Watts with an idea for time of his service the World. Korten seems at first glance to the globe. The book abounds in fascinating finishing the work on board the be an unlikely critic of the globalization of historical details. Of special note are the Dana had begun. Now “Mighty Mac,” corporate rule. He was for many years a chapters which deal with the growth of world development insider and his “con­ “corporate colonialism” and how the eco­ a Fullerton resident, to which also servative” credentials are legion. After nomic elite has crafted and carried on its be nearer grown-up literally carried gaining graduate degrees in business and globalization campaign. Korten also pro­ children scattered young James doing obligatory military service during vides the reader with a wealth of economic from Orange County Michener into the Vietnam War, Korten became a faculty data which demonstrates, only too well, to Palm Springs, “Tales Of The member at Harvard’s Business School. In the economic devastation that globaliza­ Watts blazed careers South Pacific”. 1978 Korten joined the Ford Foundation tion and corporate rule are creating for the in both show business The original red, staff in the Philippines and remained in vast majority of the world’s population. and the Navy high­ white and blue southeast Asia for the next fourteen years, Korten’s recounting of the history of the moving on to spend eight years as a senior rise and rule of the global economy is lighted in the CHIEF, cloth banner adviser on development management to complemented by an arsenal of well-argued the newly released portrait from the US Agency for International Develop­ alternatives. He provides a detailed and history of Chief Petty which the above ment (USAID), the official US foreign aid compelling agenda for change, based in Officers in the Navy. photo was made program. the principles of ecology, which will allow Under the caption was requested for But, as with E. F. Schumacher, Korten citizens to reclaim their political and eco­ “One Time CPO display by and was radicalized by his overseas experi­ nomic sovereignty. ences. The more he witnessed traditional When Corporations Rule the World is an Remolded Navy With Van Watts 1942 presented to the An Idea and A San Diego development eroding the dignity and qual­ absolutely indispensable guide to the new Philosophy Acquired Coming Up Through Military Heritage Society to become part of ity of life of its purported baneficiaries in world economy. It is a learned, courageous the Third World, the more he became and ultimately hopeful book. It provides a The Ranks”, the volume tells how Watts an eventual Van Watts Display. On the East alienated from mainstream development blueprint for the process of economic ref­ sparked the Sailor of the Week, Month and Coast such a display already has won a dogma. Korten summarizes his conver­ ormation which is essential for the recov­ Year Programs world wide with a televised commendation as part of Pensacola’s Navy sion in very Schumacher-like language: ery of sovereignty, community and a right show in the early 1950s. Mustang Exhibit. “[My] experiences left me with a deep relation to the natural world.

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O. C. Ouilters Guild Sponsors A second area will be designated for “A the right. Follow signs to Hart Gym­ 1997 Quilt Show Tribute to Marie Webster” with appliqueed nasium. From the 405 freeway, exit quilts by Orange resident Fairy Earnest who Jeffrey, go north to Irvine Center Eleven Fullerton residents will exhibit their used Webster’s designs as her inspiration. Drive and turn right. The campus is work at the Orange County Quilters Guild Webster was known for her accurate depic­ on the right. Follow signs to Hart 1997 Quilt Show, a showcase of works by tion of floral designs and for her popular mail Gymnasium. some of the county’s most outstanding con­ order quilt kits. Earnest’s “Poppy” quilt was Admission to the show is $5 ($4 temporary quiltmakers. Over 300 quilts and exhibited in April at the American Quilter’s for seniors). Parking is free and the wearable art garments will be featured at the Society (AQS) 1997 show in Paducah, Ken­ show is air conditioned afnd two-day show to be held at Irvine Valley tucky and it can be seen at the Orange County handicap-accessible. College in Irvine on June 21 & 22. Anita show as well. The Orange County Quilters Guild Adriano, quilt show chair, has announced that With an eye to future generations of quilters, is a non-profit organization. her own quilts as well as those of Penny Au, the Orange County Quilters Guild will also Certified American Quilter’s So­ Sharon and Ashley Boyer, Betty Emley, Mary display quilts made by children of Guild mem­ ciety (AQS) appraisers will be on Graves, Gloria Harris, Lucille Isacksen, Judy bers. A group called “Kids-For-Quilts” meets hand to evaluate and document old Moore, Joan North, and Juanita Swarts will weekly at Sowers Middle School in Hunting- family quilts, and owners are urged ton Beach, and their quilt “Win­ to bring them to this show for ap­ dows on Our World,” will be in­ praisal. There is a nominal charge cluded in this show before going for this service. “My Sister Jay” b y Mary Graves, a portrait on to the Orange County Fair. Ten- Should I Have Grandma’s quilt, will be on display June 21 & 22. year old Renee Bledsoe of Yorba Quilts Appraised? Linda made a quilt for her grand­ People who inherit quilts that represent their mother that reads, “I love you for­ “Every year many quilts ranging in value family’s history often do not consider the fact ever; I love you for always; As from several hundred to thousands of dollars that the quilts should be appraised and long as I’m living, my Grandma are stolen, lost, or destroyed by some form of insured.’’Dunivent continued, “If you are not you’ll be.” disaster,” says Beverly Dunivent, Orange sure when or by whom the family quilt was Fullerton resident Juanita Swarts County Quilters Guild member and certified made, a certified appraiser can tell you the used “The Magic Vine” design for quilt appraiser. approximate date. That gives you a basis to the Guild’s 1997 Opportunity “Because their owners didn’t have them begin some detective work within your own Quilt. Guild members made indi­ documented they had no recourse to recover fami ly to determine if it was made by Grandma vidual applique flower blocks and their value. or Great Grandma.” Swarts combined them into an exquisite version of this old favor­ “You Must Remember This, A 1996 Challenge quilt; by Juanita Swarts of ite. She then supervised the hand Fullerton, a charter member & past president of quilting, and the result is stunning. the Guild; is entered in the Quilt Show. It will be displayed at the show. A Kiss Is Still a Kiss ... Opportunity tickets are available, direction of instructor Jim Linahon, people be exhibited at the event. and a drawing for the winner will be held on by John McElligott, Jr. danced and dined in surroundings reminis­ In addition, a special area curated by Beverly Sunday. I danced with Betty Grable, reminisced cent of a World War II USO show. Dunivent of Green Valley Lake will be de­ On Sunday at 1 p.m. a mini-quilt auction about Ingrid Bergman with Humphrey After seven years, first with the Fullerton voted to quilts of the 1930s. Dunivent is a will be held. This gives the public an opportu­ Bogart, and gave Winston Churchill Civic Light Opera, then with a private nationally recognized author and fabric de­ nity to purchase small quilts made by Guild political advice. And if that wasn’t enough. production company, Muckenthaler is once signer who is an authority on quilts of this members. Those attending the show also have again teaming up period. The 28 quilts shown in this area reflect a chance to see some of the latest quilting with the FC a time when thrifty home-sewers often made fabrics and gadgets available from a variety of thespians. From their own cotton dresses then carefully hoarded vendors. A lunch service is also available on 1987 through fabric scraps to be used in theirquilts. “Bubble the premises. 1989, the two had Gum Pink” and “Nile Green,” two of the most “Quilts: A Legacy of Yesterday, Today, and a successful run, popular colors of this era, were often com­ Tomorrow” will be open on Saturday, June 21 twice winning bined with pastel yellow, lavender, and blue from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday praise from the floral or art deco prints. Some of the most June 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Irvine Valley Los Angeles popular quilt patterns of the day, College is located at the corner of Jeffrey Times for “Grandmother’s Flower Garden,” “Dresden Road and Irvine Center Drive in Irvine. From producing some Plate,” and “Double Wedding Ring” were the 5 freeway, exit Jeffrey, go south to Irvine of the best plays ideal for using up even the smallest scraps. Center Drive, and turn left. The campus is on in Orange County. This year, the productions will Here's something to talk about! be Michael Frayn’s hilarious Exclusive A dvertising for your business British comedy “Noises Off,” followed by Steven EBusiness Network Inti Sondheim’s classic musical Come see how networking and word-of-mouth comedy “A referrals can bring you more business. I flirted with Billie Holiday. Not bad for Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the one night. Forum.” Join us every Friday Morning at 7:00am at the You’re probably thinking, “This poor “Noises O ff’ opens Wed., July 9 and runs man’s choo-choo has definitely gone through July 27. “A Funny Thing Happened Coco's restaurant on the corner of State College and around the bend.” But fear not. Betty, on the Way to the Forum” runs from Aug. Bogie and Winnie were actually only 6-31. Tickets may be purchased for either Chapman in Fullerton student actors in costume. They were taking individual shows or for the season. Dis­ Bring $6.50 for breakfast and lots of business cards part in a 1940s-era fundraiser dinner and counts are available for group sales. For dance for the Muckenthaler Cultural ticket information or to order by phone, call For more info. Call Dr. Todd Andrews (714) 572-3834 Center’s Theatre on the Green. Held in the the Muckenthaler box office at 738-6394. A.F.I. hangar at Fullerton Airport, “You Tickets may also be purchased by mail. Must Remember This” was a clever and Send ticket orders to Theatre on the Green, highly entertaining gala. It was the brain­ Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. child of Fullerton College’s theatre-arts Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 92833. Make department, as a means to raise money for checks payable to Fullerton College. the Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s annual Tickets may be purchased at the Muck­ YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A KID TO PLAY IN THE MUD Theatre on the Green dinner theatre series. 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elementary schools and the Autry Museum. The exhibit invites museum visitors to examine items of personal and familial significance to the children, hear recollections of immi­ grant treks to the US, and follow the journey of self-discovery for these young students. Bowers Kidseum features special activities, Wed thru Fri 2pm to 5pm, weekends 10am to 4pm, adults $4.50, seniors & students $3; children 5-12 $1.50, children under 5 free, 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana, recording of weeks special events call 480-1520. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, Tues thru Sun 10am to 4pm; Thurs 10am to 9pm, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, adults $4.50, seniors/students $3, ages 5-12 $1.50, under 5 free, 567-3600. Through July 27 — Contemporary June 10 - June 30 Netsuke: Miniature Sculpture from Japan and Beyond, a exhibit of more O penings and Lectures than 500 carvings by 102 contempo­ rary Netsuke artists from throughout Marie Cosidas, Angeles Still Life, 1992, at Orange County Museum of Art June 10 — Erika Suderberg, artist/ the world. educator will speak about the work of Through August 10 — “Splendid artist Bill Viola, 12 noon, free, Lyon Heritage: Masterpieces of Native Glass and Kaleidoscope Celebra­ Remembrances) a full scale retrospec­ Auditorium, Museum Education Center American Art from the MASCO tion,” with 21 glass artists and 33 tive of the fanciful and uniquely Mexi­ of the Orange County Museum of Art, Collection,” kaleidoscope artists. The artist’s can paintings & collages by Rodolfo 850 San Clemente Dr, Newport Beach, Also showing: “Power and Cre­ reception will be June 28 from 1pm to Morales. 759-1122. 4pm. ation: Africa Beyond the Nile,” In Marie Elias Center for the Arts, Fri 3pm June 13 — “Rodolfo Morales: Juegos keeping with its mission to show fine Fullerton College, Fullerton College Art to 9pm, Sat and Sun noon to 6pm, 120 y Evocaciones” (Diversions and cultural art from the Americas, the Gallery, Mon thru Fri 10am to 1pm, W 20th St, Santa Ana, for appointment Remembrances) a full scale retro­ Pacific Rim and Africa, 80 works from Tues evenings 6pm to 9pm, 321 E. call 568-9901. spective of the fanciful and uniquely sub-Saharan Africa drawn from the Chapman Ave., Fullerton, 992-7317. Through June 15 — Groundsights, Mexican paintings & collages by museum’s own collection and will Through June 21 — “Odyssey,” a Landscapes from the Earth, including Rodolfo Morales, Latin American Art remain as a permanent installation. group show of Julia Beardsley’s poetry and performance night, featuring Museum, 628 Alamitos Ave, Long Brea Gallery, Wed thru Sun 12-5pm, evening drawing class will be showing Squelch and others. Beach, Wed thru Sat 11:30am to Thur & Fri 12 - 8pm, 1 Civic Center at The Hub Cafe at 124 E. Common­ 7:30pm, Sun 12 to 6pm, $2 adults, $1 Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Tues Circle, Brea, $1, under 17 free, wealth Ave across from the Fullerton thru Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun noon to seniors, children under 12 free with a 990-7730. Amtrak station. parent, (562)437-1689. 5pm, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, Through June 24 — Museum Fullerton Main Library, Mon thru Thurs adult $2, student/senior/under 12 free, June 13 — Opening Reception for Sampler, featured museums include: 10am to 9pm, Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat 738-6595. Juried Membership Show, La Mirada Anaheim Museum, The Bowers 10am to 5pm. 353 W Commonwealth, Arts Gallery, 15040 Imperial Hwy., La Museum of Cultural Art, Children’s Orange County Museum of Art, Tues Fullerton, free, 738-6380. thru Sat 11am to 5pm, 850 San Mirada, open to the public, Fri June Museum at La Habra, The Main Art 13, 7pm to 8:30pm, free, Gallery at CSU Fullerton, Fullerton Fullerton Museum Center, Wed, Fri, Clemente Dr., Newport Beach, adults 310-943-5846. Museum Center, and more. Sat, & Sun noon to 4pm, Thur noon to $5, students/seniors $4, children under 8pm, 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, sixteen and OCMA members are free, June 17 — Charles Garabedian, artist California State University, Fullerton, adult $3, student $2, members & child 759-1122. the Visual Arts Center, 800 N. State represented in OCMA permanent under 12 free, all visitors free Thur Through June 15 — “Photographs: collection will speak about his work, 12 College, Mon, Tues, Thurs, 12 - 4pm; 6pm to 8pm, 738-6545. Gifts from the Smith-Walker Founda­ noon, free, Lyon Auditorium, Museum Wed 3 - 7pm, and Sun 2 - 5pm. June 22 through October 26 — tion,” an exhibit of over 600 works, that Education Center of the Orange Closed Fri, Sat, and major holidays, “American Dining: California’s addresses both the general develop­ County Museum of Art, 850 San free. Role,” an exhibit that examines the ment of photography in the twentieth Clemente Dr, Newport Beach, 759- Chapman University Guggenheim history of the American restaurant, century and the unique contributions of 1122. Gallery, Mon thru Fri 12 to 5pm, Sat with a primary emphasis on how photographers working in California. Through June 30 — “Theater of June 21 — “American Dining: 11am to 4pm, 333 N Glassell, Or­ California’s restaurants and chefs have ange, free, 997-6729. influenced contemporary cuisine. Memory,’ video and multi-media California’s Role,” opening reception, installation by artist Bill Viola. 8pm, Fullerton Museum Center, The Children’s Museum at La Habra, International Printing Museum Educa­ June 20 through August 17 — Still Wed, Fri, Sat, & Sun noon to 4pm, Mon thru Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 1pm tional Tours, Tues thru Fri 9am to Life: The Object in American Art, Thur noon to 8pm, 301 N. Pomona to 5pm, 301 S. Euclid St., $4, children 5pm, Sat 10am to 5pm, 8469 Kass, 1915-1995, selections from the Metro­ Ave., Fullerton, adult $3, student $2, under 2, free, 562-905-9793. Buena Park, $4 - $6.50, 523-2070, politan Museum of Art. members & child under 12 free, Through June 15 — “The First printing history, & impact of books on June 22 through August 31 — Real 738-6545. Californians,” discover the traditional history. Life/Still Life: Marie Cosindas June 29 through July 6 — “Sights of and modern Native American cultures Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale June 28 through September 2 — that settled Southern California. Mark Rothko: The Spirit of Myth, Santa Ana Plein Air Painting Event Ave, Irvine, open 9am to 9pm Mon thru ’97 and Fourth Annual French Park Native American Cultures such as the Thurs, 9am to 5pm Fri, 9am to 3pm early Painting from the 1930s & 1940s. Chumash, Acjachemen, Cahuilla and Jazz Festival,” hosted by The Bowers Sat, 1pm to 4pm Sun, 724-6880. Queen Mary Seaport, Open daily 10am the Tongva (Gabrielino) are repre­ Museum. Kicking off the “Summer Art to 6pm and summer Sat until 9pm for sented. La Mirada Art Gallery, Wed thru Sun Celebration” is the Fourth Annual fireworks, 1126 Queens Highway, Long 1pm to 5pm, 15040 Imperial Hwy., La French Park Jazz Festival on June 29 Cypress College, Photography Galler­ Beach, (562)435-3511. Special all- Mirada, free, 310-943-5846. from 11:30 am to 6pm. Artists will ies, Mon thru Thurs 8am - 9pm. Fri inclusive combination ticket, including occupy the neighborhoods and streets June 11 through July 27 — Juried Queen Mary general admission, a 8am - 4pm, 9200 Valley View in Membership Show, free. of the City painting scenes of Santa Cypress. 826-2220 ext 244. guided Queen Mary tour and admission Ana from June 30 thru July 4. On July Latin American Art Museum, 628 to Titanic: The Expedition, is being 6, from 10 am to 4 pm, The Bowers Discovery Museum of Orange Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, Wed thru offered at $20 per person. Tickets Museum will turn their courtyard into County, 3101 West Harvard St, Santa Sat 11:30am to 7:30pm, Sun 12 to exclusively for the admission to Titanic an outdoor gallery where the artists will Ana, 540-0404. 6pm, $2 adults, $1 seniors, children are also available for $6. exhibit and sell their work for the under 12 free with a parent, Through December 31 — Titanic: public. Eileen Kremen Gallery, Tues thru Sat 10am to 5:30pm, 619 Harbor Blvd., (562)437-1689. The Expedition, rare artifacts and exhibits, depicting the deep sea O ngoing E xhibits Fullerton, free, 879-1391. June 13 through August 24 — Through June 14 — “Kaleidoscope “Rodolfo Morales: Juegos y exploration and recovery, are unveiled Anaheim Museum, Wed thru Fri 10am Celebration, Spring ’97,” an exhibit Evocaciones” (Diversions and for the first time on the West Coast, to 4pm, Sat 12 to 4pm, $2 donation that explores Southwest Museum, Tues thru Sun appreciated, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd. techniques 11am to 5pm, except major holidays, 778-3301. r = and styles of on Mt. Washington, 1/2 mile west of the unusual hand­ Pasadena 110 Freeway, exit Ave. 43, Autry Museum of Western Heritage made, i fatenuz del Sol Tues thru Sun 10am to 5pm, 4700 adults $5, students/seniors $3, youth 7- contemporary * Artisans and craftspeople of the Pacific, the 8 $2, 6 & under free, (213)221 - 2164. Western Heritage Way in Griffith Park, kaleido­ adult $7.50, seniors/students $5, ages 112 W. Orient and Africa. Wonderful folk arts from Through August 24— Navajo Bas­ scopes. Mexico, Central & South America, as well as kets from the Southwest Museum’s 2-12, $3 (213)667-2000. June 28 Wilshire Through September 14 — “Powerful leading Native American art from Acoma to Zia. Collection, more than 75 baskets will through Fullerton be on view, including burden baskets, Memories, Hopeful Voices,” Mu­ We present for your pleasure a wide range of August 30 — wedding baskets, and pitch covered seum classroom exhibition at the “23rd Anni­ 680-6494 treasures, with something to fascinate every eye! Autry, an exhibition developed by fifth water jars. versary James Bama & Albert Landeros Originals & Limited Editions. Through Oct. ’97 —“Spirit Horses,” grade students as part of a collabora­ Batik, tive program between two local Amber jewelery & other exotic wearables. explores the integration of the horse Bronze, into American Indian culture Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room Page 10, FULLERTON OBSERVER Fine A rts Calendar June 15, 1997 • June 13 — “Snow White,” The “Just for Kids” program series at erjormances Pearson Park Amphitheatre will open at 7:30 pm with this Golden State Children’s Theatre’s production. This lively musical will feature colorful sets and costumes and a few surprises in the story, including 3 hilarious Oueen’s maidservants. Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to performance, $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children 4-12, kids age 3 and under are free. Pearson Park Amphitheatre is located on Lemon at Sycamore in Anaheim, call 254-5274 for more information. • June 13 & 14 — Ballet Pacifica Summer Concert, with the premiere June 1 0 - June 30 of San Francisco-based choreogra­ pher Robert Sund’s innovative Fullerton Ladera Vista Jazz Band plays “Tiger of San Pedro ” at Fullerton Rotary • Monday through Sunday — Hot Live “Carmen,” Fri at 8pm, Sat at 2:30 & Club’s 2nd Annual “Music Excellence ” benefit concert. 8pm, tickets $18, $15, Irvine Barclay Jazz every night of the week, Ron As the Fullerton Ladera Vista Junior High abled the Club to reach their goal of support­ Theatre, Cheng Hall, 4242 Campus Kobayashi Trio (1st & 3rd Thurs), School Concert Band finished playing the ing the music education program. Mon - Thur at 8pm, Fri & Sat at D r, Irvine, 854-4646. “William Tell Overture” their audience gave The musical program showcased student 8:30pm, Sun at 7pm, Steamer’s Cafe, • June 13 through June 29 — “Lucky the young musicians a standing ovation! It music groups from Parks Junior High School 138 W Commonwealth Ave., Fuller­ Stiff,” an old style silly musical was to be the conclusion of the Fullerton under the direction of Karla Turner and Jack ton, no cover charge, 871-8800. romance comedy, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun Rotary Club’s 2nd Annual “Music Excel­ Mclntire; Nicholas Junior High School under • Through June 22 - “Once on This 3pm, tickets $15/general, $12/ lence” Benefit Concert held at Plummer Au­ the direction of Holly Herd, and Ladera Vista Island’’, a magical fable told through seniors, $8/children and students, ditorium recently. However, under the able Junior High School under the direction of song and dance and set on an island Yorba Linda Civic Light Opera, 4175 direction of Richard Steinkoening, the audi­ Betsy Miller and Richard Steinkoening. where people believe that gods rule Fairmont Blvd, Yorba Linda, 779- ence requested two additional encores before While the main entertainment was provided over the elements, causing havoc in 1932. the show ended. by student choirs, bands and orchestras, the everyday lives, presented by McCoy/ The Rotary fund-raiser was planned to gen­ audience enjoyed two special unscheduled • June 14 — Tinker’s Own, Irish Rigby Entertainment, Tues thru Fri at erate needed funding to the participating Jun­ events. Before intermission, grateful Parks’ Music, 8:30pm, free, Borders Books, 8pm; Sat at 2:30 & 8pm; Sun at ior High Schools so that they might be able to students presented their Director, Karla music and cafe, 429 S. Associated 2:30pm & 7:30; La Mirada Theatre for continue to provide students with quality edu­ Turner, with a spray of flowers. Fullerton Road, Brea, 672-0136. the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada cational opportunities. School Superintendent, Ron Cooper, pre­ Blvd., La Mirada, $33, (310)944-9801 • June 14 — “Lizards, Snakes & According to Bob Sattler, Fullerton Rotary sented retiring Director Jack Mclntire with a or (714)994-6310. Creatures — Oh My!” participants Club President, the concert was a virtual plaque honoring his years of service to the will enjoy hands-on experience with sell-out. Those few tickets that were left were school district — a great crescendo to an • Through June 29 — “How the Other these fascinating animals, and make purchased the night of the show...which en- outstanding evening! Half Loves”, by Alan Ayckbourn, a special craft from real snake skins. Tues thru Fri at 8pm, Sat at 2:30pm & All supplies will be provided. Register adults, children 12 and under $3. San • June 15 — Brazilian Jazz & Vocal 8pm, Sun at 2:30pm & 7:30pm, South early, $5 per person for those who Juan Capistrano Regional Library, Classics, Anne Walsh, soprano and Coast Repertory Mainstage, 655 live, work or go to school in Brea, all 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Tom Zenk, guitarist, 2pm, gallery, Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, $28 - others must add $5 per person to Capistrano, 248-7469. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 $41,957-4033. their registration. 10am to noon, Brea W Malvern Ave., Fullerton, free, to • June 15 — Mr. Pease, Pop, 7pm, • Through June 29 — “Treasure Community Center, 1 civic Center reserve seats call 738-6595. free, Borders Books,music and cafe, Island,” played by The Riverboat Circle, Brea, 990-7631. 429 S. Associated Road, Brea, • June 20 — Harmonia Baroque, Players, Sat & Sun 1:30pm, tickets • June 14 — Lisa Haley and the 672-0136. Baroque Music, 8:30pm, free, $8 adults and $4 for children, The Zydekats, Uncontrollable spicy Borders Books,music and cafe, 429 Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Louisiana-style rhythms. Zydeco is a • June 15 — Pacific Chorale S. Associated Road, Brea, 672-0136. 151 E. Pacific Coast Highway, mix of traditional French fiddle tunes, Children’s Choruses Father’s Day Newport Beach, phone 673-7863. • June 20 — Gordon Lightfoot in German accordion, the Blues, Haitian Concert, 4pm, tickets $8, $5/seniors & children, Irvine Barclay Theatre, Concert, 8pm, tickets $28 to $44, • June 13 — Brian Barrett, Blues, rhythms, and Latin music. Showtimes Cheng Hall, 4242 Campus D r, Irvine, Orange County Performing Arts 8:30pm, free, Borders Books, music are 7pm and 9pm. All shows $6 for 854-4646. Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa and cafe, 429 S. Associated Road, Mesa, 556-2121. Brea, 672-0136.

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By Joyce mason 7:30pm; Sat & Sun matinees at 1:30pm, tickets $12, Irvine Barclay • June 21 — “Discoveries ’97,” a Theatre, Cheng Hall, 4242 Campus staged reading of Richard Freedman’s “Gift of God,” 2pm, - D r, Irvine, 854-4646. 6Broken English ’ A Hit and a Miss Vanguard Theatre, 699-A, S State 1 June 20 through June 29 — Guys College Blvd., Fullerton, free, From the thrusting of a pole through a rounding the lovers. and Dolls, a musical comedy pre­ 526-4264. freshly slaughtered pig to scenes of blood­ Broken English has many of the right sented by the City of Brea & ied streets in war-torn Bosnia, Broken ingredients—a tight plot, competent ac­ • June 21 — Victoria Leon, Pop, Stagelight Young Actors Theatre, Fri English underscores sexual tension with tors, and skilled cinematographers. Nev­ & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm, Curtis 8:30pm, free, Borders Books,music images of violence. At the center of this ertheless, it is an oddly unsatisfying film. Theatre, Brea Civic & Cultural Center, and cafe, 429 S. Associated Road, tension is Nina (played by Aleksandra We watch Eddie and Nina’s romance grow 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, adults Brea, 672-0136. Vujcic), a Croatian who has recently im­ on little other than physical passion. A migrated to New Zealand, and her Maori $10, children 12 & under $8, 990- • June 22 — Ann Patrick-Green, more skillful scriptwriter might have pro­ lover (played by Julian Arahanga), who vided us with more insight into their emo­ 7722. pianist, “Moonlight Sonata” by cooks in the restaurant where Tina waits tions and motivations. Beethoven, 3 Etudes, Balade in G tables. We want Nina’s passion for Eddie to be * June 20 through July 19 — “South minor & Scherzo in B flat by Chopin Creating the tension and much of the driven by forces stronger than her desper­ Pacific,” music and lyrics by Rogers and 3 Rags by Scott Joplin, 2pm, violence is Kina’s wrathful father, Ivan ate need to escape from a violent father. and Hammerstein, directed by Kysa gallery, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Cohen, 8pm, Thurs, Fri, & Sat, 2pm (played by Rade Serbedzjia). Ivan is in­ We need Eddie’s passion for Nina to be 1201 W Malvern Ave., Fullerton, free, Sun, Tickets, $15 general, $13 deed “the terrible” as we see him destroy­ based on some elements of emotional and to reserve seats call 738-6595. seniors/students, The Huntington ing a car with a baseball bat in a fit of rage spiritual compatibility, not just sexual hun­ Beach Playhouse, 7111 Talbert Ave, • June 22 — Sonia Lau, Pianist, 2pm, and revenge against Nina’s sister’s boy­ ger. Huntington Beach, 375-0696. John Carrillo Duo, Jazz, 7pm, free, friend. Ivan has brought his family to New Another problem lurks around the edges Zealand from battle-tom Bosnia, but he of this odd film: we should hate Nina’s ' June 20 through July 19 — “The Borders Books,music and cafe, 429 has brought his out-of-control temper with father, the villain of the movie. But Rade New Play Festival,” will feature S. Associated Road, Brea, him. Serbedzija, who plays Ivan, is far and staged readings of 4 local playwrights 672-0136. Also creating tension in this New Zealand away the most riveting actor in the movie. (from the metropolitan Los Angeles • June 24 & 25 — Dance Inspirations, production are the uneasy relationships His piercing eyes, easy gait, and compel­ and Orange County area), produced student dance recital, 7pm, tickets among the immigrant Chinese, the immi­ ling looks dominate every scene in which by Cypress College summer school TBD, Irvine Barclay Theatre, Cheng grant Croats, and the indigenous Maoris. he appears, overshadowing the perfor­ students. The class will tackle one Hall, 4242 Campus D r, Irvine, Ivan and his equally vengeful son Darko mances of the rest of the cast and shifting new play each week, culminating in a 854-4646. (played by Marton Csokas) mock the our focus away from the lovers. staged reading. All four staged • June 24 through June 29 — peaceful, music-filled lives of their Maori It is also possible that American audi­ readings will be immediately followed neighbors and rage against the attempted ences expect a higher level of writing and by a discussion of the play between “Stomp,” The International Percus­ sion Group performs Tues to Fri at camaraderie from their daughter’s Chi­ greater sensitivity from foreign films than the audience, cast director and nese friends. from Hollywood productions. As an alter­ playwright,June 20 — “Sarah & 8pm, Sat at 5pm and 9pm, Sun at 2pm and 7pm, tickets are $47 to $24, The highly charged sexual attraction be­ native to the special effects, blockbuster Fenny Too,” by Ken Shih; June 26 tween Nina and her Maorian lover, Eddie, Orange County Performing Arts summer movies, Broken English does pro­ — “Blue Boys & Mushrooms,” by drives this film. The harsh images of trains vide a believable story and a relevant Raymond Reyes; July 10 — “The Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, 556-2121. thundering through the night and steel theme. Making of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life II,'” cables and girders looming over the houses by Jeffery Waren Towne; July 18 & • June 25 — Open Mike Music Night, reinforce the edginess of the lovers ’ trouble Look for more HITS and MISSES 19 — Workshop of “Wildlife,” by 8pm, Borders Books,music and cafe, filled romance. in future Observers: * In contrast to these dominant images is a Two HITS — A must see movie! Vanguard Theatre Reveals Gift of God brief ocean scene where Nina swims joy­ fully near a school of sporting dolphins. Two MISSES — Avoid this one! This month OCPA takes a break from its subsequently published by SFSU’s univer­ Another scene in which Eddie plants a popul ar one-act bills at the Vanguard to present sity press. A participant in the Bay Area A H IT a n d a MISS — You m ig h t small tree in memory of his father also like this one! a staged reading of a full length play, Richard Playwrights Festival, he is also a member of softens the stark and violent imagery sur­ Freedman’s Gift o f God. Vanguard Theatre South Coast Repertory’s Advanced Ensemble member Robert Eaton directs this Play writing Workshop. concert reading on June 21. A short curtain-raiser precedes Gift of God. 429 S. Associated Road, Brea, Arts Complex, 8833 Academy Dr, Gift o/God takes a comic look at love and Colleen Bevacqua’s Red Riding Hood s Lib­ 672-0136. Buena Park, call 523-1635 or (310) belief. Everyone claims a personal relation­ eration Day recasts the popular tale as a short 941-3360. ship with God, but Sal’s is downright intense. post-modern comedy. OCPA’s Gene Fiskin • June 26 — Schubert’s 200th Birth­ A conflicted 20-something, his mind is plagued (recently seen in The Price at Newport The­ day Concert, 8pm, tickets $30, $19, • June 28 — Lori Hansen Dance by telegrams from the Almighty. Sal will do atre Arts Center) directs this one-act. $8 for students and seniors, Irvine Studio Concert, student dance anything for the voice he thinks is God— Future OCPA bills will feature works of all Barclay Theatre, Cheng Hall, 4242 recital, 1pm & 4pm, tickets TBD, build him a shrine of old sporting goods, make lengths — from short one-acts to epics. As Campus D r, Irvine, 854-4646. Irvine Barclay Theatre, Cheng Hall, 4242 Campus D r, Irvine, 854-4646. him a tuna casserole ... even put his life on always, OCPA looks for actors, directors and • June 27 — Debra Davis, Folk/Pop, hold. But when a beautiful theosophy student playwrights tantalized by the prospect — the 8:30pm, free, Borders Books,music • June 28 — “Gala Russian Festival threatens to bring Sal out of his shell, he can reality *— of original plays developing in and cafe, 429 S. Associated Road, Concert,” Lively music and extraordi­ only think of the sacrifices he’ll have to make Orange County. Brea, 672-0136. nary dance from one of the world’s for the future. Founded April 1, 1995 by seven Orange most beautiful traditions. 8pm, tickets Freedman’s first full-length play Overdue, a County playwrights, OCPA is a dues-paying • June 27, 28 & 29 — “An Evening $25, $20, and $15, Pasadena Civic comedy about death and the public library, organization which exists to promote, stage with Old Friends,” a summer Auditorium, 300 East Green St, won San Francisco State University’s and produce Orange County plays. It is a concert with the 50 member Buena Pasadena, (818) 449-7360. Lawrence & Lee Play writing Award and was collective with leadership positions assigned Park Community Chorus, under the on a rotating basis. direction of John Faller, singing the • June 29 — Concert ’97, Annual Though active member­ songs of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, 8pm dance recital featuring students from ship is limited to twenty, Fri & Sat, 3pm Sun, Donations are $6 Irvine School of Dance, 2pm & the Alliance reviews the for adults, $5 for seniors and stu­ 6:30pm, tickets $9, Irvine Barclay CHIN TING work of potential new dents, children 12 and under are free, Theatre, Cheng Hall, 4242 Campus CHINESE POT OF GOLD members. Buena Park High School Performing D r, Irvine, 854-4646. Specializing in Szechwan Cuisine Winner of 1985 Restaurant Writers Silver Award

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items, herbs & flowers, and more, 4pm required, seating limited, free, 800- Habra, $15 donation, reservations are to 9pm, Wilshire Ave. between Harbor 200-4450. necessary by June 16. 310-691-4015, Community & Pomona, Fullerton, 738-6545. • June 10 — Women’s American ORT, 562-697-1201. • Thursdays — AFTER SCHOOL Fullerton, games, party and catered • June 21 — Home Composting CLUB • THURSDAY CLUB, winter & lunch, 10am, Temple Beth Emit, 1770 Workshop & Demonstration, Events spring session, for all elementary W Cerritos, Anaheim, everyone conducted by Dr. Bill Roley and Pat school age children, library card welcome, $12 donation, reservations McNelly, environmentalists, 10am, required for admission, 4 to 4:45pm at are necessary, 778-3606, 970-0411. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Main Library, 738-6338, 4 to 4:45pm • June 14 — Quilters Guild Demon­ Rd., free to residents of Fullerton, at Hunt Branch Library, 738-3121, stration, members of the guild will Anaheim, Orange, La Habra and Fullerton. demonstrate small, hand-quilting members, $7 for others , 278-3404. • Thursdays — Beginner’s Folk Dance projects & will answer questions, 2pm • June 21 — Whittier Area Genealogi­ Class, easy and popular folk dances to 4pm, Borders Books»Music*Cafe, cal Society meeting, Nancy Rier will from Europe & America, no partners 429 Associated Rd., Brea, free, speak on Tracing Irish Women, 1pm, necessary, 7:30-9:30pm, Hillcrest 672-0120. FORUM: 3pm to 3:45 pm, Suite “J”, June 1 0 -June 30 Recreation Center, 1155 N Lemon, Fullerton, $4/$5 per session, Perseverance, 265-1691. • Mondays — Teen Parent Talk diligence and grant Group, led by Rossana Snee, a • Fridays — Western Contra Dancing writing skill over a MRS. BRITT’S Class, 10:30am-12:30pm, Fullerton counselor with Straight Talk, free 10 year period TECHNOLOGY babysitting, 7 to 8pm, Brea Commu­ Senior Center, 340 W Commonwealth culminated in the LAB nity Center, for info & registration 738-6305. Fullerton School JUME2V contact the City of Brea’s Youth & • Saturdays — Veselo Selo Folk District's first fully Family Services, 990-7776. Dance Party, request dancing and equipped computer • Mondays — Parenting Class by teaching for all levels, 8-11pm, lab. The surprise F.A.C.E.S., 7pm to 8:30pm, communi­ Hillcrest Rec. Center, 1155 N Lemon, ceremony was a Fullerton, $4/$5 per session, cation, discipline, conflict resolution, “red carpet” affair; 265-1691. support from other parents, for 650 children, locations in Fullerton call 879-9616. • Second Saturday each month, colleagues, clerks, Fullerton Arboretum: Master Gar­ • Fourth Monday each month, Kids principal and deners will answer your gardening Konnected North County Meeting, trustees kept the professionally guided, kids helping questions, 10am to 12noon, 281-3903. secret — it would kids for children who have a parent • Saturdays & Sundays — “Potters” be named Mrs. with cancer, ages 7-18, 7pm to 9pm, Plant Sales at the Fullerton Arbore­ Britt’s technology Marriott Hotel, 2701 E Nutwood Ave., tum, 1900 Associated Rd., Fullerton, Fullerton, free, 380-4334, Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 1pm to 4pm, lab to honor her. 800-899-2866. 278-3404. • Tuesdays — PATCHWORK TALES • Third Sunday each month, low cost • June 14 — Water & Drought Resis­ Whittier Quad, 13502 Whittier Blvd., through end of the school year, story Vaccination Clinic for Dogs & Cats, Whittier, free, 213-728-3916, time for children three to five years tant Plants, water supply, conserva­ 11:30am to 3pm, Fullerton HS Farm tion and use of drought resistant 562-695-5431. old, registration required, 10:30am to parking lot, corner of Berkeley & plants, Thom Coughran, water • June 21 — Potluck & Sabbath 11am at Hunt Branch Library, Lemon, Fullerton, sponsored by Discussion, Rabbi Ned Soltz will lead 738-3121. systems engineer, 10am, Fullerton Friends of Fullerton’s Bark Park, Arboretum, CSUF, 1900 Associated a discussion on “Shabbat in Tradi­ • Wednesdays — Fullerton Certified 291-6443. Rd., Fullerton, non-members $7, tional Texts and Observance Today,” Farmers’ Market, 9:00am to 2:00pm, • Through June 15 — 35th Renais­ members free, 278-3404. lunch & discussion from 11:45am Woodcrest Park, Fullerton. sance Pleasure Faire, re-creation of • June 14 — Healthy Pregnancy (after Sabbath services) to 1:30pm, • Wednesdays — Counseling for a 16th century English country faire, Class, taught by professional child­ public is invited, bring a dairy dish or Seniors by Simona Gumpel, retired weekends & Memorial Day, 10am to birth educators Karen Bennett, dessert, Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N Orange County Social Worker, 1:30- 6pm, Glen Helen Regional Park, Pauline Scharf and Jan Touchberry, Acacia, Fullerton, for reservation call 3pm at Fullerton Senior Center, 340 northern junction of 1-15 & 1-215, adult 9am, Borders Books»Music»Cafe, 429 871-3535. W Commonwealth, 738-6305. $17.50, student, over 62 & military Associated Rd., Brea, free, 672-0120. • June 25 — Medicare Supplements, a with ID, $15, child 5-11, $7.50, • Wednesdays — “Our World” Travel­ • June 16 — Scrabble Night, gift forum presented by the Health Insur­ 1-800-52-FAIRE (1-800-523-2473). ogue Program, Mav 28. St. Paul, the certificate for high score, playing ance Counseling Advocacy Program, Pribiloffs & Dutch Harbor by Jean • Through June 30 — Dinamation at partners will be assigned, 7pm to 9pm, a state funded program to assist Haygood, 10am, Fullerton Senior Santa Ana Mainplace, eight life-size, Borders Books»Music»Cafe, 429 Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare Multi-Service Center, room A, 340 W scientifically-accurate, robotic dino­ Associated Rd., Brea, free, 672-0120. and related issues, 1 to 2pm, Fullerton Commonwealth, free, 738-6305. saurs that move, blink, roar, chomp, Senior Center, 340 W Commonwealth, • June 17 — Job Search Techniques, hiss and even spit, Mon thru Fri from Fullerton, free, 639-4962. • Wednesdays & Thursdays — by Brent Wood and Cassandra Clark 10am to 9pm, Sat from 10am to 7pm, • June 25 through August 13 — PATCHWORK TALES through end of of BC & Associates, a Fullerton career Sun from 11am to 6pm, MainPlace/ Understanding Your Dreams, 8 the school year, story time for children consulting firm, 7pm, Borders Santa Ana, free, 547-7000. week class sponsored by C. G. Jung three to five years old, registration Books»Music»Cafe, 429 Associated Club of O.C featuring Elizabeth required, 10:30am to 11am at Main • June 10 — Medi-Cai “Spend Down” Rd„ Brea, free, 672-0120. Library, 738-6339, Fullerton. Strahan, 7:30pm, Smith Hall, Seminar, information on receiving • June 19 — Orange County Employ­ • Thursdays through October 30 — financial assistance for nursing home Chapman University, 333 N Glassell, ment Advocacy Network Employer Orange, $80 with pre registration by Fullerton Market, live entertainment, expenses before reaching poverty Recognition Awards, 6th annual museum exhibits, fresh produce & level, 2pm, Fullerton Elks Lodge, 1451 June 16. $95 (first night only), public luncheon to honor O.C. employers is invited, 964-5741. bread, hand made crafts, unique gift N Brea Blvd., Fullerton, reservations that employ people who have disabili­ • June 25 — So. Calif. Civil War ties, keynote speaker, Rater Round Table, monthly meeting, “The Johnson, 11 am to 1 pm, Anaheim Common Soldier of the Civil War, Marriott Hotel, 700 W Convention presented by Carl Clink, civil war re­ Way, Anaheim, $30, call Joanie Tripp, enactor, 7:30pm, Fort MacArthur 557-6313. Community Center, enter Main Gate • June 20 — Regional Center of at 22nd St. & Pacific Ave., San Pedro, Orange County Spotlight Awards, free, 310-540-6601. first annual recognition dinner to honor • June 26 — Senior Lunch & Learn: those who have advanced the quality Managing Pain Before It Manages of life for people with developmental You, presented by St. Jude Medical disabilities, 6pm, Anaheim Marriott Center, latest treatment methods, led Hotel, $35 by advance purchase only, by Sharon Dickerson, R.N., a pain 973-1000, ext 234. management nurse clinician, $3.50, • June 21 & 22— “Quilts: A Legacy of includes lunch & lecture, registration Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” 800-870-7537, ext 2. Orange County Quilters Guild 1997 • June 27 — “Jazz From Then Till Quilt Show, Sat from 9:30am to Now,” Matt Giorgi will discuss the 4:30pm, Sun from 10am to 4pm, Hart many variations of jazz and will play Gymnasium, Irvine Valley College, segments of the various styles of jazz, 5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, general 7pm, Borders Books»Music»Cafe, 429 $5, seniors $4, advance $4 (send self Associated Rd., Brea, free, 672-0120. addressed stamped envelope & check to: Quilt Show Tickets, P.O. Box 3108, • June 28 — Clean Ocean Paddle-a- Orange, CA 92857), 871-3947. Thon & Eco/Watersports Fair, presented by the Surfrider Founda­ • June 21 — Garage Sale at Retire­ tion, proceeds will be used to educate ment Inn of Fullerton, furniture, the community about water quality clothing, lamps & more, 8am to 3pm, issues, participants obtain pledges Mon-Fri 5-11 Fri & Sat 1621 E Commonwealth Ave., Fuller­ then paddle one of 3 courses, 8am OPEN SAT for LUNCH ton, free coffee, 992-1750. registration, 9am paddle starts & fair • June 23 — Women’s American ORT, booths open, 10am live music featur­ OPEN SUNDAY: 5-10pm Fullerton, executive Board installa­ ing The Eliminators, Balboa Pier, for 114 West Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, (714) 525-1056 tion, 11:30am, Portofino Ristorante registration forms or info call Italiano, 651 W Whittier Blvd., La 631-6273. Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room June 15, 1997 NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 13 In 1989 Orange County celebrated its 100th anniversary. Throughout Preventable Hepatitis B the Centennial year our citizens en­ joyed a myriad of special events “The Silent Killer” is 100 Times More showcasing visual and performing arts, educational programs, and his­ Infectious Than the AIDS Virus torical events. Local individuals, businesses and institutions contrib­ The California Legislature is con­ • Travelers to developing coun­ uted generously. sidering methods for the safe and tries After the Centennial, the leaders effective vaccination of children and • Blood transfusion recipients be­ of the celebration decided to invest adults who may be at high risk of fore 1975 the remaining funds in a permanent infection for the hepatitis B virus • Injection drug abusers endowment for the education of its (HBV) - a dangerous virus that at­ • Prisoners and correctional offic­ brightest high school graduates, the tacks the liver with such stealth that ers builders of our future. those athigh risk may have no warn­ • Racial/ethnic groups with a high The goal of the Centennial Schol­ ing until cellular liver damage has rate of infections: Asians, Pacific arship Fund is to honor and reward scarred the liver (cirrhosis) and led Islanders, Hispanics, Alaskan Na­ Orange County youth who have to liver cancer. tives and African Americans Front row from I to r: Cheryl Galvin, Desiree Buford, Amy demonstrated outstanding skills, • The disease is approximately 100 Researchers know that HBV is Clark and Christopher Woo. Back row from I to r: Elaine Tsao, leadership and community service times more infectious than the AIDS transmitted sexually, through expo­ Michael Tan, Nancy Hsieh, Jason Lee, Jean Kim and Harini in their high school years. virus. About 1.2 million Americans sure to blood, and through close Reddy. Monika Roy and Michael Hoevel did not attend. All applicants must be graduat­ suffer from chronic HBV infection contact with infected persons, but ing seniors from Orange County and 4,000 HBV patients die each about 30-40 percent of HBV cases Centennial Scholarships Awarded high schools, private or public, who year in this country. The Center for are the product of unknown infec­ have completed three years of high Disease Control (CDC) reports that tion sources. Infected carriers of to Five Fullerton Seniors school education in Orange County. California accounts for about 10 HBV can unwittingly pass the virus Applicants must be students who percent of the quarter million cases to others through exposure to blood Five Fullerton Seniors were among Stanford University; Jean Kim from are enrolled or planning to enroll in of HBV contracted annually. World­ (sharp instruments contaminated the twelve Orange County Commu­ Sunny Hills High School who plans an accredited institution shortly. An wide, there are a staggering 300 with blood, such as a razor) or bodily nity Foundation Centennial Schol­ to attend Yale University; Jason Lee effort is made each year to identify million individuals chronically in­ fluids (saliva, sharing a toothbrush; arships Award winners. They are: also from Sunny Hills High School, and honor students entering voca­ fected. seminal fluid and vaginal secretions Amy Clark from Troy HS, who plans who plans to attend Yale Univer­ tional training in the fine or per­ Often, patients have no symptoms, via sexual contact; and breast milk). to attend the Fashion Institute; sity; and Monika Roy from Troy forming arts or trade vocations as or symptoms so mild that they ap­ Besides the vaccine, there is other Cheryl Galvin from Sunny Hills High School, who plans to attend well as those entering more tradi­ pear to be flu-like. The virus is par­ . good news about HBV. About 90 High School, who plans to attend University of Southern California. tional colleges and universities. ticularly dangerous because its pro­ percent of adults and 20-75 __ gression is gradual and subtle, and percent of children under the may only be discovered after it is so age of five who are infected far advanced that the only options with HBV can recover within may be dire: chemotherapy or a six months and develop im­ liver transplant. Even these drastic munity if caught in its early treatments are effective in only one stages. third of advanced HBV cases. For more information on Unlike the AIDS virus, there is a measures currently being dis­ vaccination for HBV. Over 95 per­ cussed by the California Leg­ cent of HBV transmissions can be islature, contact your state prevented with a single inoculation. representative or the Hepati­ The only thing that stands in the tis Foundation International way of stopping the disease is lack at 1-800-891-0707. of public understanding. The CDC Thelma Thiel, founder and is currently recommending that all CEO of the Hepatitis Foun­ newborns and children in the age dation International in Cedar range of 11 -12 year olds, be vacci­ Grove, New Jersey, has de­ nated prior to the ages of high risk voted her life to further the behavior. treatment and public aware­ Who’s at risk? ness of liver diseases. 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Page 14 FULLERTON OBSERVER NEWS June 15, 1997 Troubled Youth Need Ladera Vista Junior High Boasts Six Winners in the Imagination Celebration Art Contest Volunteer Mentors The art works of Ladera Vista Shopping Malls. The Orange County Art Contest PROJECT TOGETHER, a com­ reference check, security check, in­ students Sally Du, Cheryl Dazo, Special congratulations go to Sally (Imagination Celebration) has been ponent of the Orange County Health terviews with the PROJECT TO­ Danielle Martinez, Chris Rojas, Erin Du, whose work will be displayed at rated first in the nation for the past 3 Care Agency’s Children & Youth GETHER staff, the child’s thera­ Tucker, and Daniel Such were cho­ the Laguna Art Festival this sum­ years, according to the students’ Art Mental Health Services, is a pro­ pist, and the child and his/her fam­ sen by this year’s Imagination art mer. & Crafts Teacher Joe Sprekelmeyer. gram that matches adult volunteers ily. The process generally takes ap­ judges, and will be displayed at the from the community on a one-to-one proximately 4 weeks, during which Crystal Court and Laguna Hills Poetry Contest Open To Area Residents basis with children and teens who training is provided in listening The U.S. National Library of Po­ National Library of Poetry, Suite are experiencing emotional and/or skills, self-esteem, behavior man­ “Law Day” at etry has announced that $48,000 in 1992,1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, family problems. The majority of agement and communication. prizes will be awarded this year in MD 21117-6282 or go to these children are socially and eco­ After a volunteer has been matched the North American Open Poetry www.poetry.com. The poem should nomically deprived, and many are with a child, ongoing supervision Senior Center Contest. The deadline for the con­ be no more than 20 lines, and the the victims of child abuse and ne­ and support is provided by both the America is a nation of laws, and in test is July 15,1997. The contest is poet’s name and address should ap­ glect. All are currently receiving child’s therapist and the PROJECT celebration of that fact, the Fuller­ open to everyone and entry is free. pear on the top of the page. Entries treatment in one of the Agency’s TOGETHER Volunteer Coordina­ ton SeniorMulti-Service Center will “To enter, send one original poem, must be postmarked or sent via the clinics. The children lack the tor. Monthly training sessions are host a special “Law Day” obser­ any subject and any style, to: The Internet by July 15, 1997. self-esteem, confidence and social provided to present information rel­ vance Wednesday, June 11, with skills necessary for successful ad­ evant to the volunteer’s work and to the assistance of the Orange County justment in society. The volunteer, allow the volunteers to meet and Bar Association. FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY by being a trusted friend and a stable discuss their individual cases. Ad­ Starting at 12:45 p.m. on the 11th, adult role model, helps the child to ditionally, PROJECT TOGETHER members of the Bar Association “When You Need Experience” begin building these invaluable provides a variety of passes and gift will be on hand at the center to prepare “Durable Power of Attor­ • Divorce • Custody/Visitation skills. certificates for events and meals ney Health Care Forms” free of • Guardianship • Support Modification PROJECT TOGETHER asks each which are donated by local busi­ charge for seniors. No appointments volunteer for a minimum commit­ nesses to help defray costs which • Adoption • Real Estate Backgnd. are necessary for the service. may be incurred. PROJECT TO­ ment to see the child on a regular The Fullerton Senior Multi-Ser­ GETHER has an ongoing need for basis (usually weekly) for 6 months. vice Center is located at 340 W. (714) 529-5969 Volunteers who are selected for the both male and female volunteers Commonwealth Ave., west of Har­ program are matched with a child who wish to provide support and bor Boulevard, in Amerige Park. Jan M. Flory according to mutual interests and encouragement to a child while he/ Further information may be ob­ 2266 N. State College Boulevard Fullerton, CA geographic location. The screening she participates in their treatment tained by calling the center at procedure includes: an application. program. (714) 738-6305. Coyote Hills Professional Center at Bastanchury Road

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June 15, 1997 NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 15 Nitrous Oxide Danger High School Students Honored at Tami Kratz, Mother of Honor Student Who Overdosed on Nitrous Oxide, Alerts Parents and Community on the Rotary “Top 100” Awards Dinners Dangers of Nitrous Oxide, The New Drug of Choice for Teens Last year, in April of 1996, 18- 18 and 25,” says Kratz. “What’s sin­ are invited to attend an evening din­ year-old Brian Kratz was found dead ister about inhaling solvents is that it ner that is prepared by Rotarians near nitrous oxide tanks in the vet­ seems more like a game than a drug and their wives. Students are cho­ erinary clinic where he worked. He because there are no pills, no pow­ sen and honored for their high scho­ had a large plastic bag over his head ders or needles associated with it.” lastic attainment and “after hours” and shoulders that had been filled Once inhaled, nitrous oxide fumes participation in charitable commu­ with nitrous oxide, a gas used when enter the lungs and are immediately nity projects. One hundred students performing surgery on animals. absorbed into the bloodstream where from each school were selected to A few weeks later, two young they seek out the fatty organs such attend and receive a specially framed women in their early twenties died as the liver, kidneys and brain. A Rotary Certificate of Scholastic of massive head injuries after their chemical reaction with the central Achievement Award. Over the car crashed into a center divider. nervous system produces the high, years, many of the students attend­ The California Highway Patrol which is immediate, intense and diz­ ing the dinner have become found balloons and a tank of nitrous zying. multi-year attendees, according to oxide in the car. Other drivers saw One of'the most common causes Dr. Cindy Ranii, Principal of Ful­ the two women inhaling from bal­ on death associated with inhaling lerton Union High School and loons shortly before the accident. solvents like nitrous oxide is car­ Loring Davies, Principal of Sunny Tami Kratz, mother of Brian Kratz, diac arrhythmia, an irregular heart­ Hills High School. along with many parents, schools beat caused by the release of large All tables were taken by honored students and their parents According to Bob Sattler, Presi­ and law enforcement officials be­ amounts of potassium from the kid­ as they enjoy the Rotary Awards Dinner prepared by dent, Fullerton Rotary Club, the two lieve nitrous oxide abuse is fast on neys in response to the high. “It is members and friends of the Fullerton Rotary Club. “TOP 100” Scholastic Achievement the rise among kids and teens. “Ni­ also used as a super-coolant and Award Dinners held each year were trous oxide, frequently used in den­ consequently, frostbite of the lungs Fullerton’s Ebell Club was twice the Fullerton Rotary Club to honor started by Rotarians Walter Pray tal offices and also known as laugh­ can also occur from direct inhala­ filled to capacity with students and students from Fullerton Union High and Les Lev. Both community lead­ ing gas, sounds like a drug that is tion,” says Kratz. “In addition, you theirparents during the recent “TOP School and Sunny Hills High ers felt that student scholastic very innocuous, that it’s not going can lose the oxygen-carrying ca­ 100” Scholastic Achievement School. Each year, selected students achievement should be recognized to hurt you,” says Kratz, “Yet my pacity to your blood causing suffo­ Awards Dinners that were held by and their parents from each school and rewarded by the community. son is dead and so are two young cation. Moreover, it also kills brain women right here in our own com­ cells and can damage the liver, kid­ munity. Who knows how many other neys, lungs and bone marrow.” teens across the country have found Because nitrous oxide has become nitrous oxide to be a deadly ending the choice among so many teen­ to what they thought was an inno­ agers, establishments and businesses cent high.” that sell or use nitrous oxide must The New Drug of Choice, better take extra precautions. “Tanks need known as “yuppie crack,” dulls the to be locked up in a place where kids senses and produces an almost eu­ can’t get to them,” says Kratz. “Auto phoric feeling when inhaled. “It’s supply stores need to make sure if inexpensive, produces a traceless high anyone comes in to get a bottle or and is very easy to obtain,” says Kratz. tank of nitrous oxide refilled, they u iL “Besides being sold in small car­ are in the automobile industry. Auto CELLULAR tridges designed for whipped-cream supply stores should also sell only SUPERSTORE 1573 S. HARBOR BLVD canisters at ‘head’ shops forjustafew Nitrous Plus that has sulfur dioxide RJUenONCA 92832 dollars a piece, it’s also found at added to it. The sulfur dioxide emits 714-738-4100 ‘tank’ parties where someone brings a pungent odor that will make you a 1,000 pound tank purchased from a nauseous if inhaled. These are just a welding supply store, filled with ni­ few ways to curb this increasing trous oxide from an auto supply store. abuse of nitrous oxide.” It’s then sold to party-goers by the Tami Kratz believes every parent balloonful at $5 ‘a hit.’” needs to be aware of what their The National Institute on Drug children are doing. “Even the nicest Abuse reports an estimated 1.8 mil­ kids step over the line sometimes,” lion Americans use inhalants as a says Kratz. “Our son was well liked, way to get high compared to about outgoing, an honor roll student, had 1.6 million cocaine users. There are a job and a new girlfriend. He had 441,000 inhalant users of nitrous ox­ everything going for him, but he too etHminiiM ide, spray paint, butane and other became a statistic. I can only hope ’m trm cTKm tm .'! f n o m c m r u w * r , n 2*5 f« p la n s » a k o k p k o m s a s* «ascoomrttm.of sm ons c o m e t solvents all between the ages of 12 that lessons from Brian’s death will IWWSSWTSWE KM OETA*S and 17 and another 344,000 between somehow spare the lives of others.” Classifieds: P.O. Box 7051, Fullerton 525-6402

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In addition to their six sons, the Metcalfes Fullerton came to a close May 31 with the retirement also have five grandchildren. of two veteran Fullerton firefighters. Parker, born in Los Angeles and raised in Bishop, Program Needs Closing the books on nearly 36 years on the fire joined the Fullerton Fire Department in March 1967, lines was Capt. Tom Metcalfe, while Battalion Chief and was promoted to engineer in 1975. He was Mike Parker ended a 30-year career as a firefighter. promoted to captain two years later, and named a Mentors For Metcalfe, 59, battalion chief in who holds the record 1986. In addition to The Orange County Child Abuse mit to three or four hours a week of for the longest tenure his-'work as a battal­ Prevention Center (a.k.a. Exchange service. Seniors, retired nurses and on the Fullerton Fire ion chief, Parker’s ca­ Club Child Abuse Prevention Cen­ teachers, and Spanish-speaking Department, there was reer has included ser­ ter) has an urgent need for volun­ mentors are uniquely qualified to never a question about vice as the depart­ teers in the Fullerton area to work serve but no prior career experience his career choice as a ment’s training of­ with the “Welcome Baby” program. is necessary; just patience and a young man as he ficer, and as coordi­ commitment to the health and wel­ comes from a family Training classes have been sched­ nator of the para­ fare of infants. For information, call of firefighters. medic program. uled at the Center, 2482 Newport Tina Noel or April Sanchez at (714) His grandfather was In his three decades Blvd., Suite 7, Costa Mesa, 722- 1107. a firefighter in Ireland, with Fullerton, Tuesday June 17 and Thursday, June and one of Metcalfe’s Parker has been hon­ 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. three brothers is a ored many times, in­ The innovative Welcome Baby North Orange County member of the cluding being named program matches teen parents with Hoboken Fire Depart­ ‘’Firefighter of the volunteers who act as role models Child Abuse Facts ment. “He wears the Year” by his cowork- and mentors for first-time parents. same badge number ers, and, most re­ Volunteers offer guidance to young Incidents of child abuse reported that Frank Sinatra’s cently, “Manager of parents and teen mothers who have Jan, Feb, March and April, 1997 to father wore when he the Year” by City no support system and no parenting the O.C. Child Abuse Registry: was a member of the Manager James L. experience. Volunteers also teach department,” Metcalfe Armstrong. basic baby care techniques and in­ Anaheim — 2,001 (up 5% from said proudly. Known for his will­ fant development. same period 1996,1,805 incidents) In addition, a second ingness to take on any The teens referred for this new Brea — 121 (up 26% from same brother is the supervi­ and all new chal­ program are all enrolled in the period 1996, 96 incidents) sor of maintenance for lenges, Parker also T.A.P.P. (Teen Age Pregnancy and Hoboken’s police and Fullerton — 584 (up 9.8% from brought statewide Parenting Program) at La Sierra fire departments, and recognition to the same period 1996, 532 incidents) several cousins are High School in Fullerton, a unique Fire Department and La Habra — 399 (up 12.7% from firefighters through­ educational program for teen moth­ the city a few years same period 1996, 354 incidents) out New Jersey. Not ago when Fullerton ers. In conjunction with the high surprisingly, Shawn, Capt. Tom Metcalfe on the right & received the coveted school, the Welcome Baby Program Placentia — 147 (down 33.5% encourages young parents to finish one of Metcalfe’s six Battalion Chief Mike Parker on the left. “Helen Putnam from same period 1996, 221 inci­ sons, is an engineer Award” from the their education and work towards dents) with the Orange County Fire Department. self sufficiency. League of California Cities for using videos and Y orba Linda — 121 (down 23.4% In 1957, following service with the Marines in the cable television to improve firefighter training - a Funded by United Way and a grant from same period 1996, 158 inci­ Korean War, Metcalfecame toCalifornia, and worked system almost solely developed by Chief Parker. from the Insuring the Children Foun­ dents) at a variety of jobs while attending Fullerton College. Given the task of redesigning the department’s dis­ dation, the Welcome Baby program He joined the Fullerton Fire Department in 1961, was trict maps, Parker developed a system that has since has a wailing list of teen parents in Total North O.C. — 3,373 inci­ promoted to fire engineer in 1968, and to captain in become the standard for fire departments in Orange Fullerton, La Habra and Buena Park dents reported Jan thru April, 1997 1975. He also “outlasted seven fire chiefs,” he said, County. Parker and his wife Carolyn, a Centralia seeking help. Tina Noel, program (up 3.2% from same period 1996, with a laugh. School District teacher, will continue to make Fuller­ manager, said that volunteers com­ 3,266) Metcalfe, who is retiring due to a shoulder injury ton their home. They have three sons: Christopher, suffered on the job, and wife, Patsy, plan to remain in Sean and Tom. Youth Citizen Scholarships Awarded gear shuts down for five seconds. Passkeys Foundation honored ten Quang Tuyen Nguyen, Westminster Laser Tag Targets Wide Audience Then the code name of the other outstanding graduating seniors with High, Mike Cruz, Santa Ana High; Entertainment. The chain now has player appears on a screen on the $ 1000 scholarships for their college Jaswinder Kaur, Anaheim High; by Carol Kim and Tom Lee 120 world wide stations with two back of your gun. education at its Second Annual Betty Michael Hoevel, Newport Harbor Some players even consider play­ Thirty seconds to lock, load and others in California. L. Hutton Outstanding Youth Citi­ High; and Jorge Guerrero, El hide. Upon entering the war zone, “We get a lot of kids in here," said ing laser tag to be a great stress zen Scholarship Awards Luncheon Camino Real High. relieving experience. you are considered prey to other Laser Quest General Manager John held May 21st at the Garden Grove Dr. Fred Tempes, Assistant Su­ human hunters in a dark maze of fog Sailor. “We’ve also had a 65 year “I like to take out my aggressioa Community Center. perintendent in the California De­ and blaring music.This is what a old woman in here sweating and on this game, and I play against my The scholarship awards were made partment of Education, was the fea­ person experiences when entering having a great time.” friends,” sophomore Matthew possible by Passkeys through a grant tured luncheon speaker. Dr. Tempes’ Laser Quest, the only laser tag arena The cost of a game at Laser Quest Henkes said. received from the Hutton Founda­ address, Character Education in a Although some people believe the in Fullerton. is $7 for 20 minutes. After paying, tion in the name of the late Betty L. Pluralistic Society, included a com­ “For me, [it feels] like you have to code names are chosen by each game is male oriented, the percent Hutton, noted Orange County phi­ ment from Delaine Eastin, State Su­ fight for your life,” freshman Peter player to hide identities. ratio is only 60-40 in favor of males lanthropist. perintendent of Public Instruction, Chung said. “It’s intense. You see The equipment consists of a gun and the number of girl laser-taggers Representing ten different Orange “ I consider Character Education to lasers and it looks like they will hurt which is attached to a heavy black are growing. County school districts, the scholar­ be an important component in school you.” vest with blinking targets on the “The girls are definitely getting ship recipients were recognized for reform and an integral part of local “The cool thing is you don’t just shoulders, back and front. into the game,” Sailor said. their community service and char­ planning and collaboration with play the game, you’re part of it,” The gun emits a highly concen­ This article is being reprinted in acter development. 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June 15, 1997 NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 17 Organized Neighborhood Wins Day for Pocket Park Continued from p. 1 the feasibility of putting a small chain link city not to dispose of it as surplus property. fence around the area.” City community services and the engineering Councilmember Dick Jones referred to the department reviewed the plans and support present lot as a “ dried grass, ugly park. A lot the project. Funds needed for the first phase of people don’t like it. If we make it green are available from the city’s 1996-97 park with grass, it behooves [residents] to maintain rehabilitation capital project. The Council it. We can’t afford taxation for maintaining deferred action on a proposed second phase the park with staff there and a policeman on which would add sidewalks, a tot lot, and the corner. $35,000 sounds like a lot of money. security lighting with a price tag of $26,000. Maybe that’s what it costs; I don’t know.” Councilmembers were particularly comple­ Jones supported the park in the ensuing vote. mentary of the way in which residents sup­ Councilmember Julie Saalso supported the porting the park prepared their case and did park, but said “If I lived there I would sell that the necessary spadework to secure neighbor­ lot; but I think Phase I [$35,000] is okay.” Proposed Pocket Park at corner of Gilbert and Olive in southwest Fullerton. hood support, even offering the city volunteer assistance such as trimming of existing trees, irrigation repair and the like. Much of the necessary survey design work ‘Concerned Citizens’ May Be Getting More and subsequent petitioning in the neighbor­ hood was accomplished by resident Tom Norton. than They Bargained for... Of the 40 or so residents in attendance, only Continued from p. 1 seling activities she typically performed, in­ Into the midst of this counseling debate, about eight opposed the park. Those opposing questions. They included: California Teach­ cluding classroom presentations on “anger now has come this group of parents calling generally did so on the basis of a preference ing Credential, Certified Counselor, M.S. in management”, in which she attempts to instill themselves “Concerned Parents and Citizens for [building] houses there, a lack of confi­ Counseling, Marriage and Family Counsel­ the principle that “Anger is OK; violence is of Fullerton”, who are lobbying the District to dence in the city’s ability to maintain a park, ing Credential. not!” eliminate all counseling, which they consider to be at the root of “a shift in focus in the and fear of traffic in the area. Far from avoiding obtaining parental ap­ At one point, again perhaps reacting to proval before counseling with Orangethorpe heavy criticism by parents Svinos and intimi­ public schools from academics to politically Mayor Norby launched the resident testi­ students, Ms. Nettinga described the hand­ dating interrogation by Trustee Guth, Ms. correct indoctrination where student feelings mony on the park by asking “Do you want a books for parent which are distributed to each Nettinga said, “Kids can’t learn when their and attitudes are more important than read­ park there in the first place?” Fifteen year parent before school starts, and which include hearts are breaking.” Each of her remarks ing, writing, math, and science.” One won­ resident Jeff Beard replied “This is not the counseling permission slips to be signed by were followed by loud clapping from a full ders to what degree the four Orange County spot for a park.” Beard objected to its cost, the each parent before their students may be coun­ meeting room, just as several particularly Concerned Citizen/Parent Committees have proposed design, and the presence of trash seled. harsh question by Guth were greeted with been instigated by the Church of Scientology? barrels and benches. He favored construction She went on to describe some of the coun­ loud boos. of homes in the available space. Tom Norton thanked the city for its helpful­ ness. He reported that, among the 180 survey respondents only 3 opposed apark site. Norton Violent Games Kill Students’ Free Time characterized Mayor Norby as opposing the park site in the past. Norton described Norby’s By Daniel Lee and Seongmu Lee Patricia Greenfield, Professor of psychology Teenagers who play video games seemed to have mixed opinions regarding video game position as one where if the residents were In a typical scene from Sega’s version of at UCLA, said although violent video games violence. Sophomore Jack Lin said although successful in developing a plan for the park he Midway’s hit game Mortal Kombat, a warrior may release anger and tension, it definitely violent games make him feel better after a bad would not oppose it. “Well, Mayor Norby, viciously rips off his opponent’s head and affects its players’ actions afterwards. She day, it’s not good for younger players. there is a plan to develop [the park’.” holds it up as the spinal cord dangles below. said in a controlled study conducted in the But Norby, who during the evening ex­ Another rips out a still-beating heart by hand 1980s, kids ages 5 to 7 who played violent “Ripping someone’s head off after [mess­ pressed only mild reservations to the idea of a as gallons of blood splash on the floor. video games acted more aggressively imme­ ing] up a test makes me feel a hell of a lot diately after the test. better,” Lin said. “But then for the little kids “pocket park,” eventually became the lone Extreme violence in video games is en­ that don’t know better, violence can be a bad vote in opposition, saying that he had ex­ hancing their appeal. Mortal Kombat first So just how violent is violent? The most influence.” pressed his concerns and could not support a appeared in the arcades in 1992, sparking the common violent theme seems to be that of park there. Norby complimented the audience trend of graphic violence seen in video games. “shooting the bad guys.” Classic Nintendo Sophomore Eugene Kang said people are for its behavior, but noted that he was not sure Blood gushing out of arm sockets, heads games like Contra and Commando have a smart enough to see the difference between about the design proposed for the park. being blown up, pulsating hearts being tom hero who is constantly shooting but the en­ video games and real life. He added that he Mayor pro tern Don Bankhead stressed that out by hand and bodies bei ng impaled on huge emies fall over without much fanfare. Other himself enjoys playing violent video games, there is a de facto park in the neighborhood spikes are only a few examples of the type of games, though, such as Turok and Doom on yet he is not influenced to the point where he anyway—the half-acre lot which now attracts violence seen in such popular games as Turok. the Nintendo 64 have enemies explode, leav­ would kill someone for fun. ing a heap of flesh and entrails. kids to the area. Despite “the remarkable job Doom and Primal Rage. “People aren’t that stupid,” Kang said. of keeping up the area,” Bankhead noted that According to Greg Wallace, a representa­ When video game industries began a trend “After someone plays a game and rips the lot “still looks like a weed patch.’’Bankhead tive of Nintendo of America, Inc., games like of extremely violent games, concerned par­ somebody’s heart out or blows somebody’s responded to the oft expressed concerns of Mortal Kombat would not have been success­ ents and players began to complain. Congress head off with an AK-47, they’re not going to residents over traffic in the area, saying that ful without the violence and gore. called for a rating system in 1994 to alert the go out on a killing spree for points.” he would urge greater attention by the city to public of the content in the video game. The An editor of Electronic Gaming Monthly the problem. “We wouldn’t allow much of the blood, legislation proposed a federal rating agency, magazine, Roach Desmond, said that how­ gore, and fatalities while our competitor [Sega] yet settled for a rating system set up by the Councilmember Jan Flory said that resi­ ever people may feel about extreme violence did include all that stuff,” Wallace said. “We industries themselves. dents’ statements show that the issue “re­ lost a huge portion of our market share and in today’s video games, companies will con­ solves around two things: people’s fears and only heard from disappointed fans that were The Entertainment Software Rating Board tinue to use excessive amounts of blood and people’s hopes.” She praised residents for upset with our censorship.” ranks the video games, using five simple gore. their optimism and dedication, noting that logos to show age recommendations, ranging “Bottom line, some companies will con­ “when people begin to abandon a park is Nintendo’s reason for censoring the vio­ from “EC,” early childhood, to “AO,” adults tinue to produce games with blood and guts in when elements we don’t want move in. I am lence in Mortal Kombat was so that it would only. “The government is for now, taking a an attempt to set new standards of gaming just satisfied that there are enough immediate win praise for taking the high ground, a risky “hands o ff’ approach [to video game vio­ like the original Mortal Kombat did,” neighbor support to beautify the park. venture that hoped media and parents would lence],” Wallace said. “They are happy with flock to their tamer version. Desmond said. We are park poor in southwest Fullerton. the success of the video game rating system Rather than be held hostage to fears I will Though that gamble failed, Nintendo may which is now in place to educate players and Daniel Le and Seongmu Lee are support [the park]. But I urge staff to look at have done its buyers a favor psychologically. parents to the type of content a game has.” students at Sunny Hills High School and writers for their student newspaper, ‘The Accolade. ” j t m i i i i i M. 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The Fourth District PTA is made with non-profit organizations, and up of nearly 400 individual schools. to his true calling—journalism. Among these the Fullerton PTA Twenty years ago, Ralph Kennedy Council is a major player. At its started a community newspaper— recent “PTA Recognition Gala” or the Fullerton Observer. Through his annual awards dinner the Fullerton efforts and those of many other dedi­ PTA Council named with great ap­ cated volunteers, the newspaper is plause the long-time Observer Edi­ thriving today and no-one can imag­ tor Ralph A. Kennedy as its “un­ ine life in Fullerton without it. sung hero.” Although Ralph Kennedy has re­ Attendees at the recognition gala cently encountered health problems heard Kennedy described as fol­ he still likes nothing better than cov­ Several of these Ladera Vista Junior High School students, members of that school’s winning lows: ering local events—the city council Science Olympiad and Academic Pentathalon teams, sounded like Santa and his jolly reindeer Following a career that took him or the elementary school district approaching the podium with their multiple medals clanged against each other. from Annapolis, to North American monthly board meetings. Rockwell (the Apollo Project), and Ralph Kennedy exemplifies the to work in the Civil Rights move­ best in community activism and we ment, he went back to school and sing his praises. From now on, we Proposed Reorganization of the Adult Con­ got a Ph. D. degree in urban studies. hope [Kennedy] will no longer be tinuing Education Division Discussed by NOCCCD Board At a special meeting of the North Instruction’s efforts to avocational plained that the re-classification re­ Orange County Community Col­ programs, student services, program quests would go through the lege District Board, Dr. Gary review and staff development; District’s established review proce­ McGuire, Provost of Adult Con­ • re-classifying the Administra­ dures, while the new positions will tinuing Education, led a discussion tive Support Manager to Director of be requested as part of the annual of the proposed reorganization of Administrative Services, budget process. the Adult Continuing Education • adding responsibility for expand­ Division, reviewing the study that ing use of technology; FC ’s Kirschenbaum was conducted in 1995 and present­ • re-classifying a clerk position to ing the recommendations that have a technician position to provide ac­ Wins NSF Grant more recently been developed to counting functions; and Dr. Jack Kirschenbaum, a psy­ address the changes and challenges • reviewing coordinator stipends. chology and statistics professor at facing the Division. Dr. McGuire explained that the Fullerton College was among 17 Dr. McGuire noted the need for proposed re-structuring is expected applicants selected nationwide to workforce training and the demand to provide more efficient manage­ receive a National Science Founda­ for courses to serve Orange County ’ s ment, greater ability to respond to tion Grant. The grant will allow immigrant population as examples workforce development needs, and Kirschen-baum to attend a of the varying educational needs improved program quality, student one-week summer institute spon­ that exist within the North Orange retention, use of technology and sored by the National Center for County District. He emphasized that community image. He added that a Educational Statistics in Washing­ a restructuring of the administrative title change, possibly to School of ton D.C. this June. staff and some key changes in the Continuing Education, has also been The week long program is de­ faculty and support staff are critical considered. signed to train statisticians and edu­ to meeting these needs. Board members discussed the pro­ cational resarchers to access the The proposal included: posal with the Provost and several national educational database and • increasing the position of Medi- staff and faculty members who to assist the college in carrying out cal/Vocational Program Coordina­ served on the committee that devel­ their institutional research. tor, which is currently vacant, from oped the recommendations. In clari­ Kirschenbaum has been a mem­ 85 percent to 100 percent, and add­ fying the new positions and reclas­ ber of the Fullerton College faculty ing responsibility for site manage­ sifications, Dr. McGuire explained since 1966 and was encouraged to ment at the Wilshire Education Cen­ that three new positions are being apply for the grant by Dr. Susan ter; recommended and several of the Clifford, Dean of Academic Ser­ Mister Balloon Man (Dale Carlson of Fullerton) is creating • hiring adjunct faculty, as well as proposed changes can be made with vices at Fullerton College. “It is suitable headress for Fullerton College grad Cleona Woodruff, clerical support for program man­ existing resources. clear that institutional effectiveness at her graduation ceremony June 4,1997. Photo by Lee Treadwell agers; He acknowledged that the restruc­ and staff development are tightly • creating a po­ turing will require a budget aug­ integrated and the College has cho­ sition of Dean of mentation, which he will pursue sen to develop teams of faculty at Workforce Devel­ through the established budget pro­ the program level that can access Bill s Body Works opment; cess. The Board noted the impor­ the information they need while • re-classifying tance of Adult Continuing Educa­ Opened llie doors of tlieir auto body repair business meeting the accountability standards Placement Direc­ tion, both instructionally and finan­ more than 50 years ago. 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Property of Fullerton Public Library, Local History Room June 15, 1997 NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 19 Fullerton School District Students Explore Their Community in Learning Center Essay Contest By Suzanne Simeroth SSHHHAAB0000MM’ From out of for intergalactic peace. Of course, that’s the sky came a gigantic spaceship! I a big job’ so I decided to ask for help. Hi there, my name is Suzanne Simeroth, had to hide my eyes because it was so And who else better could I ask than the and I’m the director for W.T.L.C., a subsid­ bright - even brighter than the lights kids of Fullerton? I was sure that they iary of Ko-American Academy of Education. at Amerige Park! would have a lot to share with a charm­ At W.T.L.C., we provide educational child Shaking nervously, I stepped back ing alien like Astrobug.. And so we at care for kids in first to sixth grade. We will be when I saw the spaceship’s door open. W.T.L.C. decided to hold an essay con­ opening on our summer camp on June 16, and To my surprise, a cute little alien test, in which the kids would describe although finding a location has been a big strolled up to me and introduced him­ and give their opinions about Fullerton. challenge, we have finally settled in at 120 E. self. When I read them to Astrobug, he be­ Santa Fe: the historic train station! We hope to “Hi, I’m Astrobug Alien, where on came so excited. “Now my people will work closely with the community in helping Earth am I?!” he asked “Uh, uh, you’re know so much about this strange place!” children discover the wonders of the world. in my hometown, Fullerton,” I stam­ he beamed. However, he said that his Now, I have a short story about how the kids mered. leader is a little lazy, and wouldn’t want of Fullerton have helped me, and a little alien “Fullerton? What’s a Fullerton?” to read too many essays. So, he decided friend of mine .. . he asked as his tentacles fluttered. to choose three essays to bring back to About a month ago, I was walking home Then I realized that it was my mission his planet. Those essays are the winners from the Fullerton Library, when to help Astrobug, to make an effort of our contest . . . and so now, I will announce the winners! For the first and second grade category, we have Beth English . English SRA Lab . Math . Math SRA Lab . Drama . Science . Social , Chavez, of Acacia School! For the third and fourth grade category, we have Felix C4 Bacon, of Valencia Park School! And > a last, for the fifth and sixth grade cat­ Z c egory, we have Jenny Chun, from Mrs. z Schmalfeld’s class at Laguna Road c School! Congratulations, winners, you can come and pick up your prize money at 120 E. Santa Fe Ave., orcall 680-6543. elcome to W.O.W.! (World of Wonders!) on a 3 P.S. Astrobug says “Ggzzuullp! “ (That Two of the mamy multiple medal winners a Summer Camp 1997 at Willow Tree Learning Center 3 means “Thanks!”.) c in downtown Fullerton. This summer we will take many 3 on Ladera Vista Junior High School’s Beth Chavez, Grade 2 Acacia School award-winning Academic pentathalon >> amazing adventures around the world through our r I was born in my own home in an cross-curricular educational program. Our program Fullerton, and I have never lived Team couldn’t stop smiling as they held co combines intensive study of "3 R's" (Reading, Writing anywhere else. I live in a neighbor­ their two trophies in the midst of a team m hood that is very old, and it is very • and 'Rithmetic) and whole-child learning units which beautiful right now because the picture taken at the May 27,1997 Fullerton incorporate a variety of activities surrounding a central theme. 2 Continued on p. 20 School District Board of Trustees meeting. 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