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FULLERTON OBSERVER Guitar Which Led to the Musical Revolu­ Musical the to Led Which Guitar Genius Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library COMMUNITY & ARTS CALENDAR Page 11-14 Fullerton Observer | Fullerton’s Only Local, Independent Newspaper • Est, 1978 (printed on recycled paper) VOLUME 23 #311 - MAY 1, 2001 Museum FULLERTON OBSERVER Plaza Fountain Fun Youngsters try out the new interactive fountain Downtown Railroad Days next to Fullerton May 5 & 6 Museum Downtown Fullerton Center on Railway Station & Wilshire & Festival Area Pomona. on Santa Fe (see page 2 & 6 for Free Fun & Parking more) Telecaster & Stratocaster Inventor Leo Fender Honored I f you ask any of the world’s great music stars to describe Leo Fender, CSUF Memorial To Victims they would tell you he was a genius. Cal State Fullerton’s Memorial Grove was rededicated Wednes­ Fender, who perfected the electric day, April 25, in tribute to the victims of a shooting incident that guitar which led to the musical revolu­ claimed the lives of seven members of the campus community tion still reverberating around the world almost a quarter-century ago. President Miiton A. Gordon wel­ today is the focus of “A Shower of Bril­ comed the victims’ families and community members to campus liance: Leo Fender and His Electric to join in the rededication of the grove, which was established Guitars,” which opens May 13 at the north of the Poliak Library as a living tribute to those who per­ Fullerton Museum Center. The exhibit ished July 12, 1976. The Memorial Grove with its Italian Stone features over 30 vintage Fender guitars pines set amid low curving walls of river rock was designed to and memorabilia. provide a quiet place for reflection. A plaque imbedded in a boul­ Leo, attended Orangethorpe El­ der displays the names of the those fatally wounded: Stephen L. ementary. He developed an interest in Becker, Seth A. Fessenden, Paul F. Herzberg, Bruce A. Jacobson, music in the eighth grade and took pi­ Donald E. Karges, Deborah D. Paulsen and Frank G. Teplansky. ano lessons. Later he switched to the The ceremony preceded a candlelight vigil organized by Or­ saxophone. He built his first guitar in ange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer, family members of the vic­ the 1920s, though he never learned to tims and victims’ rights organizations, as part of Victims Rights play. He also became known for build­ Week. They are opposing the release of Charles Allaway, who has ing and repairing radios and amplifi­ been undergoing treatment in mental hospitals since his trial for ers. After graduating from Fullerton the shootings. Found not guilty by reason of insanity, Allaway is Union High in 1928, he attended Ful­ now seeking release from Patton State Hospital. Court proceed­ lerton Jr. College and majored in ac­ Families at CSUF Candlelight Memorial ) 2001 Davis Barbar ings are scheduled this month to consider his petition. counting In 1938 Fender opened a radio re­ pair shop in downtown Fullerton. He Painted Lady borrowed six hundred dollars using his Ford Model A as collateral. The radio Migraton service led Leo into a life of guitars and amplifiers which he repaired, invented How timely and how exciting! We’re and built. being treated to a migration of Painted By 1964 the Fender factory em­ Ladies! First observations were noted ployed about 350 people and in 1965 on April 23rd. Who knows how long it was sold to CBS for $13 million. This will last? While these butterflies migrate was not the end of Fender’s very inter­ somewhere most years, their activities esting life story. He continued to work are totally unpredictable. I’m collecting until the day he died, Thursday March data and will share lots more info with 21, 1991. you in my June 1st article. Meanwhile, Currently a study is being funded I’d be delighted to receive your obser­ by the Fullerton Museum Association, vations via my E-mail address, with support from several community [email protected]. Count how members including Phyllis, Leo’s many you see per minute. Where do you widow and the Phelps Foundation, to live? On what days did you observe assess potential sites for a permanent them? Aren’t we lucky? Leo Fender Gallery and music festival. -Diane Nielen For further information on the Museum More on Butterflies page 24 © 2001 Lisa Whiting exhibit or the plans for a Leo Bald is Beautiful Fender Gallery & Music Fes­ Clip & Mail to: Know Fullerton • Read the Fullerton Little League players tival call 738-6545. Fullerton Observer shave their heads in support of Community Newspaper teammate undergoing chemo­ P.O.Box 7051 ullerton O bserver therapy. See page 19 FULLERTON Fullerton, CA 92834 SMALL ENOUGH TO TELL THE TRUTH OBSERVER Enclose $20/year ($30 outside Fullerton) O h a n A -TJou ! PRESORTED PO Box 7051 STANDARD U.S. Fullerton CA For Independent, In-depth Coverage Subscribe Today! Mailed to your home! POSTAGE 92834 NAME: Phone PAID FULLERTON CA (714) 525-6402 ADDRESS: PERMIT NO. 1577 i Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library Page 2 FULLERTON OBSERVER MAY 1, 2001 Com m unity O pinions Continued on page 3 & 14 Kudos to Fox Owner Should Be Ashamed After receiving numerous calls regarding the article in the April Rick & Randy 1st Observer concerning the Fox Theatre and the Mayor’s comments I was bom in Fullerton and have lived about letting it burn, I feel compelled to respond on behalf of many here periodically throughout my life. I of us at Fullerton Heritage. again bought a home here in October, I have a lot of respect for our Mayor and know him to be a con­ 1999. I have picked up the Observer over scientious, thoughtful and often - spontaneous man with a very dry the past few months at my local sense of humor. I know that he, like most of us in the city of Fuller­ Albertson’s Market and find it a well put ton, would much rather see the Fox Theatre restored and put to use together paper with lots of good local in­ as a revenue generating destination than to see it destroyed. I also formation. know that he and the majority of the Fullerton City Council mem­ I was however, most pleased and sur­ bers, are getting very tired of watching the Fox deteriorate; the prised to find Randy and Rick’s column. I Mayor’s comments are an obvious sign of his frustration, which is like Fullerton as a home town and believe shared by many in the community. that it has a lot to offer. As a gay man, The Fox has become an eyesore and a magnet for vagrants and however, I find myself pretty disconnected vandals. The owner of the building should be ashamed of himself. and live a “normal” conservative life....Just What he is doing to that once beautiful landmark, by his neglect, is andther guy looking for a good buy at the unconscionable. There is a villain in this saga, but it is not the Mayor. market. These gentleman have a great deal of Tom Dalton president Fullerton Heritage courage taking on this responsibility and I ED: Thanks Tom - The poor Fox sure is a terrible falling down believe do a fine job. I think that overall hazard at this point. Because this eyesore is located in Fullerton’s our community is pretty enlightened, but downtown, I wonder what keeps our city from taking the site from there is also a long hist&ry of blinded, bi­ the neglectful building owner by eminent domain ? I think most people ased homophobia, which is very unfortu­ agree if ever there was a good reason for that law this is it. People nate. Judging any group as a whole is such interested in saving the Fox might get in touch with Fullerton an easy unfortunate mistake to make. Heritage at 740-3051. The group has had an active committee Rick and Randy have given our com­ dedicated to finding a creative and workable solution to restoration munity a chance to see that there are those of the building. They gathered 15,000 signatures of people interested of us who live alternate life styles that are in saving the Fox which they presented to City Council. They good, honest, and productive citizens and researched the history o f the building to help market it. Spent endless neighbors. So, I just want to let you and hours talking to various parties, brainstorming and holding the paper know that I find your decision informational meetings. If we, the silent citizenry of Fullerton,allow to help expand horizons to be a most hon­ another asset to bite the dust ala the Norton Simon (now Pasadena orable decision and I hope that the infor­ Art Museum), we better not grumble about it later. Why not call mation provided will add enlightenment your favorite councilperson and register a vote for the city taking in our community. the property now that it has moved from eyesore to dangerous? Our I was dismayed to find there were no city council people need our support to be brave enough to take copies available when I roamed through such a firm action. Let’s give it to them. '• • * ; * - k -!* Albertson’s this AM. So, guess I’d better put my money where my mouth is and Coyote Hills Balancing Open BBrSeSffifciE % I send in a subscription. Space & Wonderful fun in the fountain at the ©2001 Davis Barbar Just one additional note on their recent Island of Nature Downtown Museum Plaza article regarding same sex partnerships. I Development consider myself pretty informed and The rough and woolly As a resident of Fullerton for middle of the road.
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