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^ • m PFrMnntcM <; ullerton UbsePVer Fullerton’s Only Local, Independent Newspaper • Est 1978 (printed on recycled paper) VOLUME 29 # 337 • AUGUST 2002 If Oil Company Developers Win: -Locals Seek There Go Community Support on The Hills Mascot Issue by Claire Schlotterbeck T h e landscape and cityscape of north fiyTenamaztli X. Tonantzin Orange County may be undergoing a dra­ matic change if developers have their way. Across this region proposals for additional Twenty protestors were present at the housing will challenge city planners. From June 18th Fullerton Joint Union High La Habra to Yorba Linda, developers have School District Board meeting to present proposed nearly 14,000 additional housing the Trustees with their opposition to Ful­ units, adding more units than currently ex­ lerton High School’s use of the Indian ist in the entire City of Brea. For every unit, mascot and Sonora High’s use of the an additional ten vehicle trips a day are Zapata mascot. The protestors have vowed added to our streets. Area schools will see to be present at every board meeting until 8400 additional students in grades k-12. their demands are met. However when they Of the 14,00 houses arrived to attend the July 9th Board meet­ proposed, 5000 of Brea is one ing they found the date had been changed them will blanket the of the cities to July 8th. No one has returned calls to hills above Brea, seeking which also serves as explain the change of the date. the backdrop of north funding to The next protest is August 20th at 5pm T Summer of 2002 Orange County. AERA permanently 1 he Fullerton Observer wishes to thank our wonderful summer interns. Clockwise from top at the District offices on the corner of Energy (a wholly preserve the left corner, Devon Claire Flannery, Johanna Lee, Eileen Koh, Rutsuko Abe, Stephanie Lee, Lynda Euclid and Bastanchury. At 7:30pm the owned subsidiary of hills rather protestors will enter the meeting to speak Tran, Arie Eemisse, Junie Lee and Kristen Natividad. Nine Troy and Fullerton seniors took on the Shell/ Exxon-Mobil) than watch during public comment time. Protestors are project of creating a one time summer publication for a neighboring town (they chose Brea) and has submitted prelimi­ seeking support from students, staff, fac­ writing a manual on “How to Create An Independent Newspaper.” The crew researched and wrote nary plans for 3600 them become ulty and alumni interested in removing the stories, negotiated with printers, sold ads, took photos, laid the paper out, proofread it, pasted it up houses above Brea but developed. mascots from the schools. In addition the and distributed 5,000 copies around Brea. In the process they became a cohesive group helping lying in Los Angeles group is asking for letters expressing sup­ each other out in a pinch. They dubbed the 16-page publication “Brea News Beat.” County east and west of the 57. Houston- port to be sent to the Principals of both based Nuevo Energy is seeking approval schools at the following addresses: $250,000 Claim for 914 houses on the hills east of the 57 freeway. Brea Canon Oil is considering 400 Karla Taylor Against City units in lower Tonner Canyon. Sonora High School A Fullerton family has sub­ As proposed, the hillside developments 401 S. Palm St. mitted a Claim for Tort Dam­ would also sever the region wide effort to La Habra, CA 90631 ages against the City of Fuller­ secure the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife ton due to the City’s refusal to Corridor. Conservationists and local cities are seeking funds to acquire much of the Catherine L. Gach help remedy a broken sewer ASS; land and leave the hills in their natural state Fullerton Union High School connection that caused raw S H A M E O N sewage to overflow into their as a buffer from urban sprawl. Currently 201 E. Chapman Ave. HiE MORGAN G X d l 4000 acres have been saved on the west in Fullerton, CA 92832 yard. With two young children and one-on-the-way the family L ' ' the Whittier Hills while another 13,000 was forced to rely on the kind­ acres have been saved in the east in Chino Hills State Park. The 6000 acres in the At the June 18th meeting, two police of­ ness of neighbors for bathroom ficers arrested Leticia Rodriguez, 31, a middle that link the protected lands are the use until the line was repaired. Wage Dispute hills and canyons threatened by oil com­ member of the group Atlachinolli Front, The problem, according to Although the Carpenters Local 209 Union is not urging any pany proposals. as she stood inside the Boardroom. The of­ the family’s plumber was ficers alleged that she was blocking an exit, worker to refuse work nor are they stopping supply lines, they Agencies and local governments are ex­ caused by tree roots clogging amining the impact of the proposals on their and refused to move when asked. However, are protesting substandard wages and lack of benefits by erect­ the line and the collapse of an communities. As a member of the Wildlife several witnesses disagree. She was pulled ing a large sign on Harbor near Starbucks reading, “Shame On inferior tarpaper pipe origi­ Corridor Conservation Authority, Brea is out of the meeting and handcuffed and nally installed by the City. Af­ The Morgan Group.” The labor dispute is with Covi Concrete a sub-contractor for one of the cities seeking funding to perma­ when she repeated demands to know why, ter years of haggling, the prob­ nently preserve the hills rather than watch the Morgan Group’s multi-story apartment project on Chapman she was placed under arrest. At the station, lem hit a crisis level and the them become developed. Last week the between Starbucks and the Self-Realization Church. Because she was charged with disturbing the peace, family paid to have the sewer City applied for a three million dollar grant disrupting a public assembly, and resist­ line repaired on their own Covi Concrete does not meet area wage and benefit standards, from the newly established state agency, ing arrest. She was booked and released property and under the entire the Union contends that the community will end up picking-up- the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles the-tab for employee health care and lower standards overall. shortly after. width of Valencia Mesa to Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, to buy Civil rights attorney Kwaku Duren, of where it connects to the City’s They see it as the Morgan Group’s obligation to ensure that the Brea Canon Oil parcel. Brea’s canyons Los Angeles is representing her. She has Sewer Main on the opposite the sub-contractors they choose meet area labor standards. “Ev­ and hills are part of the watershed of that plead “not guilty” to all charges. To help side of the street. ery project we build uses open-shop bids. We take the lowest agency and as such are eligible for fund­ Leticia Rodriguez pay for her legal defense, Before finding and hiring a most qualified bid,” said Louis Kuntz of the Morgan Group ing. Brea Mayor Pro Tern Bev Perry serves the Atlachinolli Front is having a benefit contractor to do this work, at “What they pay their workers is not my responsibility.” as Vice Chair of the Conservancy. The out­ concert on Saturday, August 3rd, at the great expense, the family con­ Floyd Kline of Carpenters Local 209 disagrees. He says you come of the grant application is expected get what you pay for and the Morgan Group should be inter­ Unitarian Church of Orange County at 511 tacted City officials who of­ in November. ested, “Covi is known for bidding low and hiring low-paid work­ Brea is also vigorously fighting the S. Harbor, on the corner of Harbor and fered no help, claiming it was ers that don’t know how to read plans. An example is their Nuevo Energy project on the city’s eastern Santa Ana Street in Anaheim. not the City’s responsibility. The concert begins at 6pm and will fea­ West Covina parking structure job which was poured too low backdrop. Despite the fact that the city The Claim for Damages is boundary nearly surrounds the Nuevo site, ture a family friendly atmosphere, food, now in the hands of the City for RV’s.” How could union contractors, with wages twice what Covi is paying ever win a bid against those companies that pay the oil company took their project to the music and guest speakers. A $5 donation Attorney who will decide if the low wages? “Some people like the work done right,’’says Kline. county for approvals in hopes of getting a is requested. City will pay the family the This is only one of several jobs being done in Fullerton by better deal. In response Brea hired numer­ For more information contact Naui $250,000 they are seeking or The Morgan Group, which has recently reached an agreement ous expert consultants to critique the En­ Huizilopochtli at (714) 303-0004, or email see them in court. Nearby to buy the FOX property. They are examining the old theater vironmental Impact Report signaling a po­ [email protected]. To learn neighbors on Valencia Mesa tential legal battle. Concerned residents can and expect to have anwers on the cost-effectiveness of renova­ more about the mascot issue, please see the are interested in the outcome, let their city council know that they sup­ tion vs. demolition in the next few months. See page 4 for re­ website http://www.aics.org/mascot/ since many of them may face port hillside preservation. lated story on the FOX. mascot.html. similar situations in the future. Related topic page 3

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Page 2 Fullerton Observer______AUGUST 2002 COMMUNITY OPINIONS Continued on page 3 - Horticulture Land Grab, Bad Use of Measure X Re: Sky Scott’s ^^^^'Vullerto n Dear Dr. Viera: I read with some alarm of your " o p e r a t io n tip s* ? ? ? * plan to “temporarily” utilize part of the Fullerton “And Justice for All” .... Observer 1*0 Ml® TO gefbRT tMtiSJAL College Horticulture Department land for the In July’s “American-Ameri- ANP Suspicious BEBAVtop. Child Development and Family Life Center (Ful­ can” piece, E. Sky Scott cited lerton Observer, June 1, 2002). As an early stu­ an out-of-context quotation by dent at Cypress College with a double-digit per­ founding father Thomas The Fullerton Observer, founded by Ralph Kennedy manent ID number, I am well aware that tempo­ Jefferson that supposedly advo­ in 1978, is a group of local citizen-volunteers who rary buildings have a way of becoming perma­ cated government regulation of create, publish and distribute the Observer through­ nent. But my main concern is about the trees that the domestic economy. This is out our community. This venture is a not-for-profit must be destroyed in order to erect the temporary a misrepresentation of history. one with all ad and subscription revenues plowed building and the unnecessary expenses involved Jefferson dedicated himself, at back into maintaining and improving our indepen­ in 1) removal of the trees, 2) preparation of the the risk of his very life, to dent, non-partisan, non-sectarian, community news­ land, 3) lease/purchase of the building, 4) erec­ throwing-off despotic govern­ paper. tion of the building, 5) removal of the building, ment interference in the lives of Our purpose is to inform Fullerton residents about the institutions and other societal forces which most and 6) return of the land to its former state. Ac­ ) PtUV6p4Tl»>i S llT 'l'l citizens. This primarily in­ cording to the article, you haven’t finalized a plan cluded threats to the exercise of impact their lives, so that they may be empowered to for the construction at the Child Development and free trade. To counter Scott’s participate in constructive ways to keep and make Family Life Center. Why not wait a little longer, partial quote, I offer this com­ these private and public entities serve all residents finalize your plan and then temporarily house the plete Jefferson quotation: “Our in lawful, open, just, and socially-responsible ways. Through our extensive local calendar and other Center in what will soon be the former Commu­ interest will be to throw open nity College District administrative offices at 1100 the doors of commerce, and to coverage, we seek to promote a sense of community and an appreciation for the values of diversity with North Lemon? This would result in a cost savings knock-off all of its which our country is so uniquely blessed. and would be much less disruptive to the Horti­ shackles.’’(Notes on Virginia, culture Program at Fullerton College. Let’s maxi­ 1782) Scott is on more solid mize Measure X money and not waste it by de­ ground when he offers his own Published twice per month stroying healthy trees and building something that opinions on the excesses of cor­ except once in July, August and January. has to be removed in “2-3 years.” Sincerely, porate greed. But I agree with NO FAX, SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: Judith G. Berg . Jefferson that we have much FULLERTON OBSERVER Fullerton more reason to oppose the de­ P.O. Box 7051 crees of government than we do Fullerton CA 92834 the exertions of business. A per­ Open Space: Action son can minimize commercial •Editor • Sharon Kennedy Louder Than Words exploitation by intelligently ad­ [email protected] justing their buying habits. But •Advertising • Saskia Dear Mr. Bean, the consequences of ignoring [email protected] I am writing you in response to your article in ever-increasing tax obligations •Office Manager Tom Cooney the Mid-June Edition of the Fullerton Observer • and stringent government regu­ •Proof/Critique Mary Graves, regarding Planning Commission News on Parcel lation are certain. • Map PM-02-111 (page 4). I have followed with Mike Robinson •Back-up: Mildred Donoghue great interest the continued assertions by the Fullerton •Archives • Natalie Kennedy Hartnett and Ross families of their desire to pre­ •Distribution Chief • Roy Kobayashi serve the natural habitat on their property. •Crew • Denny Bean, Richard The current owners closed escrow in the fall of Brewster & Sam Standring 2001. Within one week of acquiring title, they re­ Trees Trimmed (call Roy at 525-6402 if you would like to moved a beautiful stand of seventy-five year old help, every other Monday for a few hours.) eucalyptus trees, which were the nesting homes or Butchered to, among others, two pairs of red-tail hawks, and I was sorry to read in the June • FEATURES• one pair of bam owls with three hatchlings. Within 1 Observer that Harbor Blvd. •American-American: Sky Scott the past two weeks they have removed 95% of was invaded by the tree butch­ •Books: Ginger Britt the vegetation on the entire property, including ers. East Commonwealth was •Calendar Editor: Lynda Tran the gnatcatcher habitat on the northerly bound­ their target last year. My daugh­ •Commentary: Jonathan Dobrer ary. ter commented that the neigh­ ([email protected]) They have most recently erected a penitentiary borhood looked like world war •Council Report: Abee Luke style chain link fence to prevent access to the can­ III. While this was in progress I yon, which has been enjoyed by neighbors on all telephoned the city to protest. Backup Viveca Wolff sides for the past 50 years. Additionally they have These are 45 year old Magno­ •Counseling: Michelle Gottlieb done significant grading into the “natural blue line lias, slow growing ornamental •Education: Jan Youngman, Ellen stream,” not only on their property but onto my trees meant to be left alone. In Ballard property as well and, as a result, have obliterated the 42 years I have lived here, •History/Arboretum: Warren Bowen the natural watercourse and dammed the stream other than cutting away lower •Life Partners: Rick & Randy preventing the water from reaching their property. branches to avoid trucks, these •Ecology/Nature: Chuck Greening The Hartnett and Ross families opposition to trees have never needed thinning Diane the City request for an offer of easement to pro­ and I have never seen any fallen •Nature, Insects, Creatures: vide access to the canyon for all of the existing limbs from wind or weather. The Nielen (dianenielen@ adelphia.net) property owners, and for which all of the other person I contacted promised to •Roving Reporter: Cherie Lutz Pizarro properties owners were required by the City to drive out and see for himself. To •Planning News: Denny Bean dedicate, has nothing to do with preserving open my dismay he thought the butch­ •Poetry: Rutsuko Abe, Gene Walsh space. Hawks Pointe/Coyote Hills ered trees looked ok. With that •Politics & other stuff: Vince Buck There has been no offer by the Hartnett or Ross level of expertise at the top, pro­ •Senior Spotlight: Louise Schatzman . Development test of any kind is merely whis­ families for any preservation, nor has there been •Movie Review:Joyce Mason any such requirement made by the City or any We have lived in La Habra for about ten years now. tling in the wind. Fullerton could other regulatory agencies, but it is simply their I have worked in Fullerton for about eight of those have saved taxpayers thousands •Theater Review: Lorna Funk desire to be treated in a manner differently by the years. I drive through Coyote Hills everyday and truly of dollars by leaving the trees •Transportation: Dick Hutchins City government than the other property owners enjoy and appreciate the beautiful, wild and natural alone and settling for beautifi­ ([email protected]) in the canyon. You are correct, Mr. Bean, it is al­ scenery in the area. I often see hawks, rabbits and cation instead of mutilation. •OBSERVERS* ways wonderful to hear property owners speak of squirrels and feel so fortunate to have this area so Perhaps there is more to this •Dr. Don Bauman preserving open space, however, in this case, ac­ available to me. My boyfriend Robert enjoys utiliz­ than meets the eye. “West Coast •Fran Mathews *Sharon Quirk *Yeji tions speak much louder. ing the trails in Fullerton for mountain biking and Arborists” clearly are no ar­ Kim • Daniel Torres and other Very truly yours, we often use them for walking our dog to unwind borists. A well pruned tree is contributing community members Leslie E. Christensen after work during the long hours of daylight in the truly beautiful. That is certainly Fullerton summer. We have both been sickened by all of the not the case here. The saddest Summer Interns: Rutsuko Abe, Arie development in the area over the past few years. part is that these Magnolias will Eernisse, Devon Flannery, Eileen When we saw the sign go up for the new Hawks never recover their former Koh, Johanna Lee, Junie Lee, Pointe development we could not believe our eyes. beauty. Cuts stimulate multiple )enny Responds: Leslie, I want to thank you for Stephanie Lee, Kristen Natividad, We could not believe the people behind this project branching so the trees will grow & Lynda Tran our comments. As I have not visited the prop- had the nerve to give it that title. I am not a wildlife unevenly and unnaturally and rty before the meeting or since, I relied upon the expert, but any lay person could surely see that Hawks are already doing so. :stamony of those appearing before the Commis- Pointe must be destroying the habitat of the beautiful Our city needs to be protec­ Don’t Miss an Issue ion. As I do mountain bike on the nearby trail, creatures for which it was named. It makes me both tors of our trees. It needs to hire S u b s c r ib e T o d a y ! 'll pay closer attention the next time I pass by. I angry and very, very sad, every time I see that sign, better qualified people and they m also a principal in the Friends o f Coyote Hills $25-Fullerton per year for all of the wildlife that must be suffering from the need to supervise more closely. $35-Outside Fullerton per year nd consider my self an evironmentalist. So, I loss of their home. Robert and I are not residents of Other cities have managed bet­ ike seriously your accusations. I’m only sorry Fullerton, but the development of the area has af­ ter. There is one bright spot in To Advertise with the ou had not attended meeting so that you might fected us. We would like to help in some way to save all this destruction and it is in Fullerton Observer lave presented your views. Please attended our Coyote Hills. Is it necessary to be a Fullerton resi­ front of my house. My son Call: 525-6402 or email: next meeting of Friends o f Coyote Hills at Quaker dent to sign the petition found on the website? We stopped “West Coast Arborists” adswithus @ earthlink.net Savings near the intersection of Rosencrans and feel we should stop just being sad about the situation from butchering our beautiful Euclid August 19 from 7-9 pm. and instead try to do something about it before it all Magnolia and happily the pow­ The AUGUST Observer will hit After hearing from you, I spoke to another party goes away before our very eyes. ers that be allowed it to remain the stands on July 29 about the matter you described, and he had ob­ Alicia Caudillo, La Habra untouched. I am truly grateful. served a tree on the property that had been at­ •Deadline for all articles and ads ED: See related letters on next page and page 4. Joyce Toy July 22 tacked by the lirps and was nearly dead. Anyone from surrounding areas can sign the Orange County Master Regards, Denny Bean THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT & petition to Save Coyote Hills. To do so go to Gardener, Fullerton CONTRIBUTIONS! Planning Commission News website: www.coyotehills.org Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library AUGUST 2002 COMMUNITY OPINIONS Fullerton Observer Page 3 In order to drive the share price up, they cooked the books. Out of My Mind Like a guy bragging in a bar to impress a woman, companies Mayor Explains Open Space- worked hard to appear bigger and more affluent than they by Jonathan Dobrer ©2002 Girl Scout - Misunderstanding actually were. These charm offensives were customarily re­ ^ [email protected] warded by inflated prices and huge stock bonuses. I am writing to express my dis- before forming his opinion. It would be a pleasure to see truly catastrophic. What created the disaster was this: Re­ ment that follows at the end of the the Observer continue his The Stock member the one million real dollars we made look like six article by Don Means on the Coy­ tradition. million dollars by “creative accounting?” Well, based on the ote Hills open space issue in your Sincerely, $6 million dollars on the books, many companies went out July edition. Not only was the ma­ Don Bankhead Market Scandal and secured loans for two and three times these “virtual, as­ terial in the editorial comment in­ Mayor City of Fullerton sets.” They used this money to pay off executives and build accurate, but I found it very disap­ all the appearances of a business, without actually taking care pointing your newspaper did not for Dummies of business. Then the bills came due. take the time to obtain my perspec­ Observer Editor Responds: When they looked for further loans, like in the Wizard of tive on the facts of the incident that Thanks for the good words Oz, someone (the lenders) looked behind the curtain and saw you referred to. about my dad, Ralph the pathetic little guy frantically pulling the levers and One of the most basic principles Kennedy. I know the respect Want to sextuple your worth over night with just a switches. The illusions were shattered and houses of cards, of journalism is that there are two went both ways. few keystrokes? Imagine you are a small company with Potempkin villages of cards, a nation of cards came tum­ sides to every story. Apparently the The basic point I wanted some assets and a million dollars in your pension fund. bling down. The phone company. World Com, got discon­ Observer is only content to give to make is that the Open Here is what you do: nected when the lenders found out they were really World both sides when it suits its purpose. Space in the proposed Chev­ Con Artists. The fact no one from the paper ron project is not a “gift” to 1. Show the million dollars in the pension as an asset: $1M The other major element in this scandal is merger mania. asked for my side can lead to only the city. It is part mitigation 2. Borrow $1M to build. Show loan as income: $1M The urge to merge often had terrible consequences. When one conclusion: fairness evidently for the effects of adding the 3. Build building. Show as capital asset: $1M Time Magazine Inc. merged with Warner Brothers, there may does not suit the Observer’s pur­ proposed population to the 4. Pay off loan to self. Show as income: $1M have been a reason for print media to join with pictures and pose. city and part penalty im­ 5. Sell building to subsidiary of self. Show as income: $1M TV. When AOL bought them out, leveraged on their In your editorial comment, you posed by US Fish & Wild­ 6. Lease building back. Show payments as income: $1M NASDAQ inflated stock price, the world had clearly gone reference a letter from Suzette life Service for the mad. You can value print; you can guess at the value of a Montgomery which appeared in company’s destruction of You have now shown your one million dollars as film library, but AOL’s share price was based on the hope of your June 1 edition, claiming that sensitive habitat on the La worth six million in income and assets. This really income and the promise of nearly universal broadband. They at the May 21 City Council meet­ Habra side. makes the books look good! And this is without doing were anticipating the tolls being paid on a road that was not ing, I allegedly displayed “a map About 510 acres of open anything real cute, like depreciating the asset while yet built. Perhaps this was not a bad speculation with spare showing plans to build 700-800 space are now left. Instead anticipating the appreciation of the land or estimating change, but it was not the number to play with the deed to the homes on the Chevron property,” of covering every available ancillary income from intangibles family farm. Their price has dropped from and told Girl Scout Troop 2129 that area with concrete and add­ such as logos to products. more than $60 to under $10. Ooops. “there was no point in reading their ing to runoff problems. Re­ A corporation is, in theory, “a fic­ They thought the What they forgot, as companies merged letters during public comment time” gional Water Board experts tional person.” But corporations dif­ and egos clashed, was that not every busi­ because the Chevron development suggested in their recent re­ fer from us real people in that they bubble would last ness is run the same way. There are corpo­ was “a done deal.” Both statements port that cities think about want to maximize income and mini­ forever. But that is not rate cultures and industry-wide cultures. are totally false. keeping more land undevel­ mize expenses. We work hard to do the nature of either Geeks and “suits” make oil and water seem When the Girl Scout troop came oped so that water can per­ just the opposite. We look for ex­ appealing as a pairing. to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at colate into and replenish our penses to offset income. We want de­ youth or bubbles. Like the Roman Empire being unable to the May 21 meeting, I was ap­ aquifer. Seems like good ad­ ductions because we don’t want to pay administer its territories across vast land- proached by a troop leader prior to vice to me. taxes. They don’t care. Corporations masses and cultures, these great business the meeting who told me the girls In my comments on the don’t really pay taxes anyway. They just collect them. empires could not be effectively run. Not even their usually had letters and a petition they Chevron letter, I did quote They want to show high income because they have charismatic “visionaries” (the preferred title of the massively wanted to present to Council after Suzette Montgomery as say­ come to realize that there has been a fundamental shift hubristic) could keep track of the jobs, deals, politics, and they gave the Pledge. I told the ing that you “displayed a in what it means to be in business in modem America. the betrayals. leader it would not be appropriate map showing plans to build Once upon a time, “The Business of America was Busi­ Greed and arrogance fed the delusions of the decade. Busi­ to present those items right after 700-800 homes on the Chev­ ness.” Companies imported, made, and marketed goods nesses were not for the consumers or the normal sharehold­ reciting the Pledge, but that they ron property,” to the girl and services—know generically as “widgets.” You sold ers but only for the benefit of the insiders, the “Masters of were more than welcome to do so scouts. That was incorrect - your widgets for more than it cost to make and market the World,” and their cronies. They thought that the bubble, during the Public Comments por­ she said you did that to adults them and you made a profit. People wanted to buy your like youth, would last forever. But that is not the nature of tion of the meeting. Public Com­ attending the dedication of stock because they wanted to share in these profits. This either youth or bubbles. ments is the time set aside on each the Robert Ward Nature is no longer true and no longer explains the stock mar­ With the bursting of the NASDAQ bubble, many got sud­ agenda to allow citizens to bring Park. ket. denly older and wise enough to start examining, what once items not on the day’s agenda to the About the Girl Scouts; Business people (mostly men) figured out that it was were called “the essentials,” the books. They were cooked— Council’s attention; the Coyote glad to hear it was just a big far easier to double the price of a share than the profit both the books and the investors. This was a kind of Ponzi Hills project was not on the day’s misunderstanding and sorry on a widget. Given this insight and the free-market, scheme that depended on assumptions that were not only not agenda. I did state to the lady that to have repeated it without their creative juices flowed out of production and into true, but couldn’t be true. Counting anticipated income as Chevron had agreed to deed about calling you and asking what marketing. First they marketed the widget and finally, present income and putting off present expenses to the future 300 acres for open space to the City. was going on. But I would cutting out the middleman, they put all their energy into must bring a day of reckoning. That day may last a decade. At no time did I state or imply to like to let you know that just marketing the company. the troop leader that the project was, whatever was said was not COMMUNITY OPINIONS continued page 10 as Ms. Montgomery and your pa­ my impression but the im­ per allege, a “done deal,” and that it pression of the scouts and would be a waste of the girls’ time their leaders who were there. IF ChevronTexaco Donates Coyote Hills as Nature Park to present their letters and petition. We can’t fault our coun­ Taxpayers, Community & Company Image Would Benefit Such statements are totally false, cil reporter for not reporting and I find it absolutely reprehensible both sides, since, as you say, Concerning Chevron/Texaco comments educational resource. Its edu­ Nature Park, does call for environmen­ the Observer did not take the time the conversation occurred on Coyote Hills Open Space (July 2002) cational value extends to all tal review. to contact me and get my side of the before the meeting started Saving all of Coyote Hills would provide levels of students. A glance at the aerial map shows that issue. Perhaps had your Council re­ and the item was not on the even more open space than Chevron’s Saving Coyote Hills and the 20 years after oil operations ceased, the porter actually been at the meeting agenda. However, at the building plan. Nature Park as natural open Nature Park revegetated itself all on its instead of “covering” it, as stated in same meeting “The Friends “When you make the area smaller, you space does not require environ­ own! For the more difficult parts, one your July edition, by watching it on of Coyote Hills” group lose species,” said California gnatcatcher mental review. The proposal to only need look at the volunteer project television, he or she could have sucessfully presented their expert Dave Bontrager via telephone. The destroy a part of the Nature to revegetate Bolsa Chica. Supporters taken the time to get both sides of petition opposing develop­ “preferred plan” for saving 280 acres is Park with a road, and surround of saving Coyote Hills would be de­ the issue. ment and our reporter missed utterly fragmented. Much of the “open it with houses, plus putting a lighted to take part in a similar effort. In truth, I was surprised when it or it was not televised. Al­ space” would wind between housing pads parking lot and building on the Connie Spenger, Fullerton the girls did not come to the micro­ though adding that to her re­ and roads. www. coyotehills. org phone during Public Comments, port would not have shown Some say that Chevron has gotten their and I was even more surprised when “the other side” it should use out of the land, that they have made I returned to my office following the have been reported nonethe­ their money from it at the pump, and that Coyote Hills “Done Deal” Appalling meeting and found the letters on my less. We try to be accurate the company should donate the 510 acres desk. I had looked forward to hear­ and thorough - but miss for a nature reserve. Others think the pub­ Dear Council Members The young ladies were learning about ing from the girls during Public things sometimes and wel­ lic should pay for the land. A third possi­ A friend has sent me a copy our great democracy and their ability to Comments as I have long been an come corrections. bility is that the land could be purchased of an article that appeared in the make public comment at a public meet­ advocate of getting youths involved I hope your letter shows using both donation and in-fee acquisition. Fullerton Observer June issue ing. Mayor Bankhead’s statement to the in government. I have read the let­ everyone that you are open These fees would not fall on the Fuller­ that is very disturbing. young girls that it “is a done deal” was ters and I still have them in my of­ to and still welcome all ton taxpayer, since monies to purchase park A group of young ladies with cruel and leads me to wonder whose fice. If the troop members would thoughts on the subject. land have recently been approved state­ the Girl Scout Troop N. 2129 pocket he is in. like to present them at a future meet­ I still remember how wide. Typically, the northern part of the performed the opening cer­ I understand that there are yet to be ing during Public Comments, I and thrilling it was to hear you state gets the lion’s share. This makes it emony at the May 21 Council public hearings at which you open my fellow Councilmembers would stand up against the building even more imperative that a worthwhile meeting and were also prepared minded council members will listen to be most happy to hear them, and of the ConAgra Flour Mill a project here in southern California, such to read letters they had written what your public has to say. Hopefully will give their positions serious con­ few years back. You went the dealing with the development as saving Coyote Hills, should be included. it is not yet a done deal. This will be sideration. extra mile and visited one of The real issue is not 760 versus 1,000 of the 510 acres owned by another dense development with a In closing, I would like to add the company’s flour mills far units. The real question is, will there be a Chevron in West Coyote Hills. bunch of homes built on only 230 acres. that I enjoyed the tribute to your out of town and after seeing fine area of natural open space for us and Our esteemed Mayor, Don More people, more cars, and much less father, Observer founder and com­ it you said “It’s just not right Bankhead, cut them off, not let­ our children, and for the people who will open space for whatever flora and fauna munity advocate Ralph Kennedy. I for Fullerton.” (And in ret­ live here in the future? ting them read their letters, by still exists in Fullerton. Yours truly, greatly respected Ralph, and even rospect, would have soured stating that the development College professors with 500 combined Robert A. Skinner though we may have disagreed on the yet to be proposed LSFII years of teaching and research in the natu­ was a “done deal.” The arro­ Fullerton some issues over the years, I always Suncal/ Amerige Heights gance and ignorance is appall­ ral sciences and other fields support sav­ ED: Many agreed with you, but please see found him to be a fair man who was project now located just ing all of Coyote Hills as an irreplaceable ing. the Mayor's side of the story above right. always willing to listen to all sides north of the ConAgra site). Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

Page 4 Fullerton Observer AUGUST 2002 Gnatcatchers could just go somewhere Council Notes... else. So much for the environment. „ I______by Abee Luke • IT’S OUTRAGEOUS: • At the July 2nd Council meeting Councilwoman Jan The Council met in regular session at Flory expressed outrage at a Chamber of Commerce special magazine with a cover 4pm and again at 7:30pm. With an picturing influential people of Fullerton already short Council a bare quorum over the years. Nineteen pictures are men, was present as Councilman Clesceri one is a woman. Flory said it is an insult was absent during the evening session. to women past mayors, educators, busi­ ness women and members of the Cham­ After a short vacation God returned to ber. • At the July 16th Council meeting the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Jones expressed outrage about a letter from the City of Brea to our • PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were ques­ Redevelopment Director. It seems that tions from Alan Morton about the sale of a even Brea is outraged. The Redevelop­ personal computer and printer to ex-Coun- ment Agency is running advertisements cilman Norby. The computer and printer were in Brea Theaters that promote “a real purchased in July 2001 at a cost of over downtown,” Fullerton, as a place to shop $3000. The computer and printer were sold and dine. The letter from Brea to Fuller­ to Norby a year later for $1100. Presumably. ton expressed outrage at the idea that Ful­ when a new Councilmember is elected in No­ lerton would run ads in “their” theatres. vember the City will have to buy another Councilman Jones was outraged stating computer and printer. that cities, states and even countries rou­ tinely run ads touting their own charms. • IN SHORT ORDER: • The Council approved a lease agreement with Calvary Chapel Open • BY THE WAY: The City has purchased Photo ©2002 RW Baxter Door which allows the church to use the park­ three hybrid vehicles to use as pool cars. ing lot at the Main Water Pumping Plant lo­ Terrific!! Hybrids get fabulous gas mile­ FOX FULLERTON THEATRE EVENT cated in Anaheim. The rental price is $1400 age, better in the city than on the high­ a month. • Approved a 15,000-pound com­ way. I bring this up because I found out 7pm-8:30pm nity members but we recognized a need to mercial vehicle weight restriction on Valencia that most people haven’t a clue what a Thursday • August 22 provide the public with more specific infor­ Drive between Lemon and the eastern termi­ hybrid is, at least in the automotive sense, mation about the theatre. Many people have nus. ‘-Approved the lease/purchase of two so I decided to explain. This subject has Osborne Auditorium asked about the possibility of a tour. Due to fire trucks. For those of you that understand been covered before in the Observer, but Fullerton Public Library insurance issues an actual tour is not possible, fire truck terminology the purchase is one you may have missed it. First you don’t 353 W. Commonwealth so we came up with the idea of a “Virtual Pierce Custom 1500 GPM Triple Combina­ plug in a hybrid. You do have to buy gas, Tour.” tion Pumper and one Pierce Heavy-duty 100- at least once in awhile. A hybrid car has Acting as tour guide, Board Member foot Tractor-Drawn Quint Tiller. both an internal combustion engine and The Fullerton Historic Theatre Founda­ Dwight Richard Odle will lead the audience an electric motor. When the engine is run­ tion will present a fun evening event that through a “virtual” tour of the theatre, point­ • INSURANCE PREMIUMS SKYROCKET: ning it charges the batteries that power the will include a screening of a 20-minute vin­ ing out the incredible architectural and aes­ While City staff anticipated an increase in electric motor. The vehicle has a brain and tage short and a “Virtual Tour” and history thetic highlights that this treasure of a build­ insurance premiums they were stunned by the decides when to switch from the engine of the FOX Theatre. Refreshments will be ing holds. increase in Worker’s Compensation costs. to the electric motor. There is no noise or served and admission is free. The event will In addition, Chair Jane Reifer will present Staff anticipated a 60% increase in the cost vibration while idling. At present Toyota be held downstairs in the Osborne Audito­ a short history on the theater beginning with of coverage up from $37,970 for the year and Honda have hybrid vehicles available. rium at the Fullerton Main Library on Mr. Chapman’s efforts to provide North Or­ 2001/2002. The City is self insured for up to They are small cars and the batteries take Thursday, August 22 from 7pm to 8:30pm. $500,000 per occurrence. The bid from the ange County with a premiere movie palace up a lot of what would be trunk space, so The Library is located next to City Hall at insurers came in at self-insurance of and vaudeville show place. at present they aren’t for everyone, but 353 W. Commonwealth. Call 607-0884 or $ 1,000,000 per occurrence and a premium of for the City they are perfect. After all we “Those who want to know more about the visit www.foxfullerton.org for more infor­ $241,000. After using a different broker staff assume that City employees aren’t going FOX Theatre and the Foundation’s efforts to mation. was able to find another carrier that will in­ on a road trip with six kids while on City revive the old downtown showplace won’t Special Event Coordinator Barb Best sure the City for excess coverage over business. want to miss this program,” said Barb Becka, $750,000 per occurrence with a $50,000,000 Becka commented, “Our first lecture held “It will be a fun and informative evening, upper limit and a premium of $96,600. As in May drew over 100 interested commu­ everyone is welcome, bring a friend!” the Worker’s Compensation Insurance Fund Coyote Hills at Aug 6 is able to absorb some of the cost of the in­ creased premium, the Council was asked to City Council Make your style happen. Its as easy as PBC. transfer $35,850 to the fund balance to pay Those interested in the Coyote Hills issue for the increased cost of insurance. Approved may wish to attend the 4pm session of the 4-0 Tuesday, August 6th Fullerton City Council meeting. Angela Lindstrom of Friends of • CANYON ROAD: The only item on the Coyote Hills will speak on saving open space 7:30pm session took two hours to settle. during the public comments section at the Council upheld a Planning Commission de­ beginning of the meeting. Council Chambers cision to require an easement for a road in a are located in Fullerton City Hall, 330 West canyon at the bottom of property on Ladera Commonwealth at Highland, three blocks Vista Drive. The canyon is habitat to Gnat- west of Harbor. Parking is available on catchers which are on the endangered spe­ Amerige behind City Hall. cies list. Mitigation measures would be re­ Those unable to attend may watch the quired if any road is built. Robin and Patrick meeting on Channel 3. Upcoming agendas Harnett want to donate the canyon part of their property to a Conservancy which would and minutes are available by visiting the city give them substantial tax breaks, but cannot website (www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/agendas) do so if they are obliged to give an easement for a road. It doesn’t seem probable that the taxpayers of Fullerton would ever want to The Coyote Hills build and maintain a road that benefits only a few property owners. To build such a road Sunset Nature Walk privately would be a major expense and in­ volve unanswered questions such as: if one 6pm to 8pm SUNDAY or two owners do not want the road would AUGUST 4th they be required to participate and would they . be obligated to maintain it? One neighbor Meet Lakeview just east of Euclid at supported the Harnetts request to not have to the equestrian gate to Laguna Lake give an easement and another said maybe the Park. The public is welcome to attend..

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AUGUST 2002 Fullerton Observer Page 5 1 On Beauty, Functionality Summer & Architectural Statements School: 3 Rs & by Jan Youngman does not suit the area plus more windows are needed. Architects are resisting the city re­ Basic 5 PJHM Architects presented quest for more windows, contending that models and drawings of the pro­ windows would create problems for daytime by Ellen Ballard posed Amerige Heights Elemen­ school events when a darkened space is de­ tary School at the July 9th Board sired. W h a t would you feed 2,200 growing Meeting. summer school kids? Lisa Saldivar, Fuller­ Architects, Mr. Tom Kruse and ton School District Director of Food Ser­ Mr. Ken Podany, designed an vices gives them what they like, what tastes octangular multipurpose room lo­ good and what is healthy. Yep, pizza and cated at a prominent corner site subway sandwiches are just what the stu­ Above & Below: Jr. High students enjoy with classrooms winging out from dents like and they meet the nutritional stan­ lunchtime with friends and get a head start on it and a “V” shape metal roof that dards for a well-balanced meal. In addition next year s studies. extends beyond the building. The lunch includes fresh fruit and vegetables, chips and milk. Lisa explained that the Dis­ architects stressed that they tried Unfortunately the Multipurpose room as to incorporate materials used in trict is using outside vendors this summer construction of the area housing designed will accommodate less than half because the District Nutrition Center is get­ development- flagstone, cedar and of the projected student body at the new ting renovated. A new floor and two giant plaster. school in Amerige Heights. cooking kettles are just a couple of the ma­ jor additions to the Center which is located A series of on Truslow near Valencia Drive. Lisa is This is the first school that the District will tiered from Fullerton and attended Acacia, Ladera built in 30 years. While the “newer” schools Vista and Troy High School. She brings en­ levels are strictly functional, older schools and thusiasm, expertise and nutritious meals to curve other revered area buildings such as Fuller­ our students every school day. Summer around the ton High, Maple School, Plummer Audito­ School is no exception and because of the building rium, Fullerton Museum and the Wilshire National School Lunch Program, all stu­ Auditorium have been well used by count­ dents are included at no cost to them or the leading less number of people and still retain their District. Every morning either freshly made down to beauty and functionality. pizza or sandwiches are picked up and de­ the street Although there is an understandable rush livered to Nicolas, Orangethorpe, level. to obtain approval of the design in order to Raymond, Richman, Valencia Park and secure state funds, we should look at Woodcrest S c h o o l s .______whether the design represents Fullerton and get more community input on the type of A porch/walkway surrounds the At rig h t: building with one area that can be con­ public buildings residents want. verted into a stage and will have light­ Unlike some cities that have destroyed Summer ing and built in microphone. Plans are any buildings of character, Fullerton has School to be able to open doors for use as a carefully preserved historic buildings. Is it important that this new school “represent” students at stage from inside and out. Orangethorpe In theTr enthusiastic presentation, the community? Should Fullerton require architects described the design as public buildings that fit the flavor of Fuller­ enjoy a pizza “space that feels bigger inside,” with ton perhaps in the “Spanish style?” lunch and “excitement at the eye level,” though If you would like more information about the new school design call the Fullerton El­ have fun with in actuality the multipurpose building, friends while will accommodate less than half of the ementary School District. Also, comment to your favorite city representative and school students planned for the school. learning. City of Fullerton criticism included board member and write to the Observer comments that the ultra modern design with your ideas. My first stop was to Nicolas Junior High The lucky students attending Orangethorpe School.” The school is getting a paint job this School are, as one boy told me, “getting summer and the campus looks great. 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Page 6 Fullerton Observer AUGUST 2002 Arboretum’s Grand Summer Gala: A Success & A Surprise

by Warren Bowen

The Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum’s fifth annual mid-summer social and fund raising event provided a sur­ prise! Friends’ President, Terry Baden, presented Arbore­ tum Director Greg Dyment and the Arboretum Commis­ sion with a check for $85,000 which will be used to install the latest in outdoor signage on the grounds. The new explanatory signage will relieve a sometimes frustrating aspect of the novice’s visit to the Arboretum; Above: The tower of the available and understandable information about the sig­ historic former Library now nificance of regional and specific plantings of trees, shrubs and other plants from all over the world, which are in­ Fullerton Museum Center. cluded in the 20-acre botanical garden. Photo ©RW Baxter A joint venture of the City of Fullerton and Cal State University, the Arboretum welcomes local residents and Historic visitors daily. In her comments about the importance of the Arboretum, honoree Frida Fluck, speaking for herself, Buildings & husband John and many family members in attendance Preservationists noted the educational values the Arboretum offers to our City as well as the surrounding area. Honored Attendees for the evening came to a garden reception The Fullerton Museum Center followed by dinner and dancing around the theme, building and site on the comer “America the Beautiful.” Patriotic ddcor and music by the of Wilshire and Pomona have Mike Hennerby orchestra and both live and silent auctions quite a history. were included in this year’s Midsummer Night in the Gar­ Above: Grandmother Gigi Overturf, friend Kimberly Mahr and Originally designed as a li­ den event. If you missed out this year, plan to attend next granddaughter Amy Cruz rest for a moment after fdling huge garbage bags brary by architect Harry Vaughn, year. with trash tumbling from two unemptied trash barrels at a bus stop near the current building was con­ Information about the Arboretum and the Friends of the their home. “Everyone says “It’s not my job, ” ” said Mrs. Overturf, “but we structed in 1941 as a WPA project Fullerton Arboretum support group may be had at (714) can’t all have that attitude. ” to replace the old Carnegie Li­ 278-3579 or by visiting website: brary built in 1907 on the same www.arboretum.fullerton.edu site. When the library moved to An Example of Good Citizenship its Commonwealth location, the Museum moved into the historic “This is my neighborhood and I don’t building. want it looking like a slum,” says Gigi Fullerton Heritage placed a Overturf, as she and two youngsters Local Landmark plaque on the continued sweeping and shoveling piles building during their 10th annual of trash into a giant black garbage bag members meeting. Fullerton they had brought from home. Heritage Preservationists of the “I’ve been driving by here every day Year Awards were presented to for two months thinking surely some­ Julie Candelaria and the Edwin one would take care of the mess, but Foster Family for the excellent it’s getting worse,” said Overturf. Af­ job they did restoring the historic ter calling officials that she felt should Foster Home on Commonwealth be interested with no response the feisty Avenue. The coveted Golden grandmother decided she would take Hammer Award went to Lauren care of it herself. “Everyone says “It’s and Marcel Kooiman for the not my job,” but we can’t all have that wonderful job they did restoring attitude. Of course I don’t want to go their home in the Jacaranda/ around cleaning up every bus stop, but Malvern Preservation Zone. I didn’t know who else to call.” The mission of Fullerton Heri­ OCTA, the agency responsible for the tage is to foster an appreciation Above: Friends of the Fullerton Aroboretum President maintaining the bus areas, admitted that of our city’s cultural history and If you have a similar problem at your neigh­ Terry Baden, Director Greg Dyment and Chair Thelma somehow the site had fallen through the to ensure the preservation of our borhood bus stop area you can call Bill Brad­ Mellot present Frida Fluck (wearing rose crosage) with cracks and thanked Mrs. Overturf for historic architectural resources bringing it to their attention through her ley at OCTA 560-5912. The OCTA will be a framed enlargement of the evening’s invitation. Mrs. and environments. Museum Cen­ keeping a closer eye on the clean-up schedule. actions, described by the Fullerton Ob­ ter Director Joe Felz and his staff Fluck accepted for herself and husband John who was In the meantime, to their credit, the agency server and City of Fullerton Street hosted this year’s meeting. For prevented by illness from attending the event. was at the bus stop in question, emptying the Maintenance Superintendent Gene information on Fullerton Heri­ trash and cleaning the area by 4pm that day. Viramontes. tage call 740-3051 or visit Speaking up does make a difference. As Gigi website fullertonheritage.org. said hugging her helpers, granddaughter Amy Cruz and her friend Kimberly Mahr, “I’m CATERING teaching the girls a lesson in Community Ser­ The Brownstone Cafe Pick-up, Delivery, Full Servict vice.” Will Customize to Dinners Fit Your Budget! *Music on Fridays Need a Place for a Party? W inkelm ann Realty Rent the Brownstone! 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AUGUST 2002 Fullerton Observer Page 7 she learned never to travel at night. Instead, she started each day with a In to the morning briefing from the South Viet­ namese military, although she also Buzzsaw: learned that most of the information Leading Journalists provided by both sides was inaccurate. Oftentimes the body count she reported Expose the Myth of was the one she counted herself. • At war’s end, and as the only Ameri­ a Free Press can reporter selected to travel to Hanoi to cover the release of the prisoners of Here, for the first time in the war, she brokered the details of the history of American journalism, press coverage of that event. almost two dozen award winning Wood followed her stint in Vietnam print and TV journalists have col­ with two years in Hong Kong before laborated to produce this book of joining the LA Times and beginning a devastating essays about the dan­ new career in investigative journalism. gerous state of American journal­ Her story on a fireworks company that ism today. Writing in riveting, of­ lobbied for favorable laws by launder­ ten gut wrenching detail about ing campaign contributions and provid­ their personal experiences with Esther Borah ing prostitutes to political candidates the “buzzsaw” - concerted cor­ Political Junkie & retired teacher landed the owner of the company in porate and/or government efforts Fullerton Journalist prison, and ended a few tawdry politi­ to kill their controversial stories cal careers. and their careers - the contribu­ After switching to the OC Register On A New Mission tors reveal the awesome depth WHAT ARE as investigations editor, she took on the and breadth of censorship in “body brokering” industry, revealing by Cherie Lutz Pizarro America today. Their essays por­ just how much profit is made by com­ tray a press corps that regularly YOU panies to whom families generously engages in self-censorship and T racy Wood’s career as a journalist has taken her from donate the remains of their loved ones. attacks reporters who come un­ Southern California, to New York, Vietnam and most of Now Wood is ready for Ms. The,maga­ READING? der fire for not doing so. They Asia. She covered the ending years of the Vietnam War in zine is under new management as a describe a Fourth Estate that has Book and Author: 1972 for UPI and later became an investigative reporter non-profit (Gloria Steinem is back on largely relinquished its watchdog for the LA Times, investigations editor for the OC Regis­ the board), and instead of the recent The Diary of Frida Kahlo- role and that has been co-opted ter and this year has been an advisor to the Fullerton Ob­ focus on the young, hip market. Wood by corporate and government An Intimate Self-Portrait server. She wrote a chapter for the soon-to-be released hopes to return to the days when Ms. powers. The bigger picture is that “War Tom,” a collection of essays written by women war spoke to all women. of a press actively contributing correspondents in Vietnam. Now she’s taking on a new There won’t be stories on makeup What attracted you to the book? to the demise of democracy in challenge as editor of the newly reorganized Ms. Maga­ and fashion, but there will be cover­ America. (ISBN 1-57392-972-7) I am a devotee of Frida Kahlo. I read, see zine. It means a long commute from her Fullerton home age of a wide range of domestic and - Available at bookstores or di­ and listen to everything that I possibly can to her Beverly Hills office, but she’s excited about revital­ international issues that affect both rectly from Prometheus Books about her. The book was a gift from a dear izing a pillar of the women’s movement. working and non-working women, (800) 421-0351 friend. Wood grew up in New Jersey, began college in Mis­ from childcare, to abortion, to sports; souri. She took a summer job in Los Angeles, and aban­ not surprisingly, Wood plans to include What is the book about? doned college when that position turned into a full time more investigative pieces. She wants Bush Budget: The book is an illustrated journal of the last job with UPI, then the largest privately owned news agency to make Ms. the magazine that every ten years of Frida’s life. The actual text repro­ in the world. After five or six years writing wire service woman “can go to for the broader is­ Corporations Off - ductions as well as the watercolor illustrations stories that were used on television and radio, she trans­ sues.” Taxpayers On - are in brightly colored inks, so that you feel as ferred to the foreign desk in New York. Wood has overcome a lot of hurdles well as see the passion of her thoughts. It is a Her plans to head off to China were thwarted when the throughout her career. She never fin­ The Hook visual feast of revelations about all aspects of North Vietnamese launched a major offensive, spurring ished her college degree (though she’s The Bush administration’s her life, including her turbulent marriage to the news agencies to beef up their staff in the region. She taught journalism at USC), her first 2003 budget is being criticized Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. Although the spent two years very close to combat, getting around by boss thought that women shouldn’t by environmentalists for omit­ diary has been translated into English, reading jeep and helicopter, often living in a cinderblock cover wars, she was one of the first ting the corporate taxes that pay it in Spanish as given me that extra personal guesthouse in Hue, rented by UPI. She learned to drive women to tackle investigative report­ for toxic cleanups under the over the potholes (since the paths around the potholes were ing, and she survived an ambush in dimension into Frida’s intense life of extremes. nation’s Superfund program. often mined), she learned to carry coke and cigarettes as a Vietnam. Those experiences have pre­ Instead of collecting taxes Would you recommend means of breaking the ice with soldiers and refugees, and pared her well for her new challenge. from corporations to fund the the book? program which pays for cleanup Sin duda! (Without a doubt!) of polluted sites when respon­ sible parties can’t be identified, 25TH ANNIVERSARY are broke or have gone out of What book will you read next? business, the new plan has tax­ I am looking forward to frida. a novel by payers footing the bill expected Barbara Mujica. It is a fictionalized biography, to total over a billion in 2004. told in the voice of Frida’s sister, Cristina.

Nuclear Waste Edited for the Fullerton Observer July 15th-August 31st With no way of disposing of by Ginger Britt the nation’s 77,000 tons of high------■ ------level nuclear waste, the idea of transporting and depositing it in Adelphia Fraud enjoy the savings of an underground dump dug into Adelphia Communications founder John Rigas Yucca Mountain in Nevada and two of his sons were free on $10 million bail won approval from President each, after being arrested in New York for securi­ We've been Bush on July 23rd. ties fraud, wire fraud, and bank fraud. Two other serving the Nevada Governor Guinn and former executives of the bankrupt cable operator 2 5 %- 7 5 o f f environmentalists oppose the site were arrested at their Pennsylvania homes on simi­ Fullerton as unstable and have filed a law­ lar charges. The Securities and Exchange Commis­ community for entire stock of jewelry suit in federal court to stop the sion (SEC) also filed a civil lawsuit over what it over 2 5 years. move. Opponents say radiation termed “one of the most extensive financial frauds EVERYTHING IS ON SALE - DON'T MISS OUT from the site will leak into the ever to take place at a public company.” Adelphia aquifer and that the design does is based in Coudersport, Pa. -CSM - While these white GRAND PRIZE DRAWING FILL OUT & DROP IN STORE FOR WEEKtY DRAWING not provide for the million year collar criminals are being confronted with allegations of safety span advised by the Na­ defrauding their own company and investors other corpo­ J n a m e . tional Academy of Sciences. rations such as Enron, guilty of defrauding the entire state AUGUST 31,2002 of California seem to be getting away with their misdeeds. ^ Win 1 ct. twt ! a d d re s s Diamond Heart Pendant I ...... J p h o n e SHHS CLASS C f ’7 7 I MO PURCHASE NESCESSART , / f®. rJ (foimtjHi (flub L ------— ^ - Fullerton 2 2 2 7 N. Harbor BIvcL, j Harbor Blvd. at Bastanchury in the Aug. 10th’ The Phoenix Club, Anaheim, 6:00 PM Liang's Drug Store Center) Hawaiian, $60 per person or $100 per couple 714-871-9997 More info at: www.shhs25th.org. ALL STOCK Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

Page 8 Fullerton Observer AUGUST 2002 • President Bush became concerned about the Waging War environment in Florida, where his brother Jeb TRANSIT TOPICS is running for reelection as governor. Bush an­ nounced plans to spend millions of dollars to by Dick Hutchins [email protected] on Public buy out oil and gas leases to prevent offshore drilling along Florida’s coast and in the Ever­ glades, but his administration refused to help ership by 35% and decreased travel AMTRAK STILL ON TRACK California buy back 36 offshore leases to pre­ times by 25% along two major bou­ Lands __ Since it’s very beginning in the early 1970s, Amtrak vent offshore drilling in California. However, levards. All necessary improvements by Jackie Brown has been a highly political issue. No one wants to on July 17th, California’s congressional delega­ were made for less than $9-million, give the impression that they are in favor of keeping tion, citing the inequity, won support in the it, yet they don’t want to be among those who would making the project exceptionally cost W hile the US population has been pre­ occupied with fighting a war against terror­ House, where a bipartisan vote cut off federal dispose of it. We hear a lot of tough talk about how it effective. ists, the Bush administration has been wag­ funds that would be needed to permit new drill­ should be reorganized and operated at a profit while ing off California’s coast, (see article below) PROP 51 ing a little war of its own on the environ­ “they” also realize that is an impossibility (for-profit ment. groups would drop unprofitable lines leaving many The Traffic Congestion Relief and According to the Natural Resources De­ Vigilance is the price of keeping public lands Americans without access to transportation). Life Safe School Bus Act has qualified for fense Council, “...the administration has public. There is constant pressure to further with Amtrak has been extended for another $ 100- the November ballot. This measure been quietly handing over sensitive public encroach on public lands from commercial in­ million while it is decided just how much more it is is not a tax increase, but simply dedi­ lands to giant energy corporations.” terests, from energy companies to ranchers going to require to keep it alive. Meanwhile Metrolink cates sales tax revenues, received • The Interior Department’s Bureau of wanting more grazing land for their cattle. In (and many other commuter operations) are concerned from auto sales to transportation pro­ Land Management approved 12 leases for some cases, there are commercial developments about Amtrak’s financial crisis, noting that an Amtrak grams. Existing transportation funds oil and gas development in and around in public lands, where people purchased sites work stoppage could also shut them down. The South­ cannot be displaced by this source of Utah’s unique Redrock canyon lands with­ before the lands were given public land status. ern California Regional Rail Authority has a contract revenue. For more information about out reviewing the environmental impact as Parks are considered fair game. In our own with Amtrak through June 30,2004, which could be all aspects of the measure, including required by law. Energy companies wasted South County, a toll road has been proposed at risk. However, Amtrak is now seeking additional a full list of endorsements and the text no time, testing for oil and gas using thumper that would cross San Onofre State Park and San funding of such an- amount that it can be guaranteed of the measure in its entirety, check trucks that caused seismic waves, injuring Mateo Creek. US Senator Barbara Boxer has continued operation for years to come, with certain the Planning and Conservation the fragile desert floor near Arches National introduced a wilderness bill, which would ban concessions, of course. After more than 30 years of League website: www.pcl.org. We Park. The NRDC and other environmental logging, construction and motorized vehicles operating from one year to the next without suffi­ will provide complete content infor­ groups have appealed and obtained a tem­ in 77 areas of California, a total of 2.5 million cient funding, why should we believe that it will all mation in a forthcoming issue of this porary halt to the operation. acres. be resolved now? column. • Interior Secretary Gail Norton has If you want to help preserve this country’s cleared the way for a Canadian mining com­ natural resources, keep in touch with the Sierra AUTO INDUSTRY LOSES AN EXAM PLE pany “...to carve a mile-wide, cyanide-leach, Club and the NRDC. They’re vigilant. They’re BATTLE IN CALIFORINA The following is provided as an il­ open-pit gold mine out of the ancestral land our “American Patrol.” Also let your local rep­ Despite heavy Auto industry lobbying against a lustration of what can be done to im­ of the Quechan Tribe in the California Desert resentatives know how you feel. bill that will make it mandatory for automakers to prove mobility when transportation Conservation Area,” the NRDC says. • For­ reduce carbon dioxide emissions in cars and light authorities, government agencies and est Service Chief Dale Bosworth reported a trucks by 2009, Governor Grey Davis signed the leg­ citizens all work together. Denver: An plan to give individual national forest man­ Royce Votes for islation July 22. California has, generally, been the aggressive approach to Mass Transit agers the power to get around a nationwide trendsetter in pushing for tougher consumer regula­ is required in order to achieve a bal­ ban on logging and road building. Ocean Oil tions, such as the nation’s first “lemon law” and for anced transportation system and it • The Bush administration is changing a legislation like the Clean Air Act, requiring appears that Denver is moving policy that bans the dumping of mine waste Drilling steadily in the right direction to into the nation’s waterways, according to the automakers to cut exhaust emissions and increase fuel The members of California’s Congressional efficiency. More than 2 million cars were sold in Cali­ achieve that goal. *Bus Rapid Transit Associated Press. The dumping of rocks and (BRT) is being considered to connect dirt will be permitted encouraging the min­ Delegation won a bi-partisan House vote re­ fornia last year making the state the nations largest cently, to cut off federal money needed to per­ car market. the existing light-rail system to Den­ ing practice in which mountaintops are ver Union Terminal which will be the shaved off with waste dumped into streams. mit new Oil drilling off the state’s coast. The eventual transportation hub of the Mining companies have dumped dirt and amendment to an Interior Department spend­ SURVEYS & STATISTICS ing Bill passed 252 to 174 with the support of city, following renovation and rede­ rock in West Virginia and Kentucky water­ In the April 18, 2002 issue of the OC METRO, a velopment of the area. • A Denver de­ ways, filling 1,000 miles of streams. 67 Republicans. It included 42 of California’s 52 House Members. But unfortunately not our business and lifestyle magazine for Orange County, veloper, Doug Jones, has submitted • Although the Senate rejected drilling for an article entitled “Is Orange County Ready for Light a proposal for privately financing a oil and gas in the Arctic National Wildlife own representative, Ed Royce. He and nine other California Republicans voted against this Rail?” appeared which presented both pro and con 25-mile, $700-million commuter-rail Refuge, the House had approved drilling. amendment. Thank goodness for the Moderate points of view on the subject. Following the article line from Union Station to Denver In­ So the fight to preserve that land isn’t over. Republicans. - Bruce Sandercock the staff of OC METRO conducted a survey of their ternational Airport. If approved, ser­ readers with results reported in the May 2, 2002 is­ vice on the line could begin within sue, indicating overwhelming support for the project, three years. Another commuter rail­ with 91% voting in favor of it. Other Surveys: • A line will be extended to Longmont, recent poll by Caltrans (California DOT) revealed according to current plans. • T-REX, that over 75% of California voters consider transit the project name for the $1.7-billion the solution to the State’s congestion woes. • An over­ rebuilding of the 1-25/1225 inter­ whelming majority of Santa Clara voters recently ap­ change with addition of light-rail proved a $6-million public transportation funding tracks in the center of the traffic lanes, measure to fight traffic gridlock in the Silicon Val­ is on budget and scheduled to be com­ ley. • In Alameda County, a diverse coalition includ­ pleted by 2006. The project, involv­ ing both road builders and environmentalists sup­ ing 19 miles of right-of-way, recently ported a transportation sales tax measure that funds celebrated its first birthday. • Denver public transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, billionaire, Phil Anshutz, who is paratransit, local roads and highways. A record 82% heavily involved in the downtown of voters supported the measure. • The Long Beach - Los Angeles redevelopment, particu­ Los Angeles Blue Line system has become the busi­ larly around Staples Center, is also a est Light Rail line in the nation. • New Metro Rapid, heavy financial partner in the Den­ limited-stop buses in Los Angeles have increased rid- ver transportation systems. ACLU Questions TIPS Olde & Trusted Spy Program P a rk used In the last several days a national firestorm has started to build around a program proposed by President Bush Certified - Licensed to recruit one million volunteers to act as spies and in­ Insured #769877 Hundreds of formants against their neighbors. Referais Upon Under the proposed program, which the President is Request calling TIPS, the government would recruit letter carri­ Give us a call anytime! ers, utility workers, cable installers, and others whose jobs allow them access to private residences to report ( 7 i4 ) 8 7 9 - 3 1 4 4 “suspicious activities.” The program is being targeted as being more reminiscent of Com­ munist regimes than what we have R ecycle used oil and oil filters. come to expect in a Democracy. 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AUGUST 2002 Fullerton Observer Page 9 Rick & Randy To recap, Tasty Recipe To Try we’ve covered Win a BMW at Dr. Fran Mathews LIFE the following topics: PARTNERS • Gay and lesbian (les/gay) re­ FIES Annual Nothing beats vine ripened toma­ partners @ rickandrandy.com lationships, marriages/union toes from your own garden. They ceremonies, and social net­ are wonderful sliced, in sandwiches, works. Dinner/Auction • Les/gay-parented families and Marking its 27th year of service to the com­ broiled with a little Parmesan cheese, CARRY ON ! youth issues. munity, Fullerton Interfaith Emergency made into salsa, or added to any • The Bible and homosexuality Service’s Annual Dinner/Auction will be held number of salads. Fresh tomato • “’’Passing” as straight (deal­ on September 22nd at Angelo’s & Vinci’s marinara sauce, with fresh basil, is W hat a run! When the Observer asked us to write ing with homophobia). Restaurante in Downtown Fullerton. The event vastly superior to any canned prod­ a column on gay and lesbian issues over a year and • HIV issues, pedophiles and is a major fund-raiser, helping to support FIES uct. Served over spaghetti with lots a half ago, we thought we might be able to find top­ victims of pedophilia. programs that give aid to homeless families, of freshly grated Parmesan cheese ics for a few months. Little did we know that events • Body image (ageism, and the hungry and needy in our area. fresh tomato marinara sauce is an would keep us going for this long! looksism, and size discrimi­ This year’s top prize is a BMW Mini Coo­ While we greatly appreciate the opportunity to nation) for both les/gay and easy and tasty dish. W hen the to­ per, the red-hot reincarnation of an automo­ heterosexuals in modern matoes are fresh and ripe they need have voiced our opinions, we’d rather not attempt tive legend of the 1960s. Only 400 tickets will American society. no embellishment. Complicated to exhaust possibilities for thought-provoking dis­ be sold, giving ticket buyers extremely attrac­ cussion. We’re not the entirety of our people, too, • The Boy Scouts’ purposeful tive odds. A chance to win the BMW costs ingredient lists only bury the de­ and we realize that we can’t speak fully for the many confusion of child molesters lightful flavor. Here is a simple recipe with les/gay Scouts and $100. Call 738-6486 to reserve a ticket. sub-cultures within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, for a salad that needs fresh ripe to­ leaders. Stephen and Cynthia Peck, owners of transgendered, multi-ethnic and class-divided world Angelo’s & Vinci’s, are generously donating matoes, but when they’re abundant that gets lumped together into the moniker “gay • Homophobic sentiments ex­ dinner and space for the eighth consecutive it is quite delicious. community” (used both by les/gay political leaders pressed by a local business owner during a city council year. The seven-piece Dixieland jazz band and by our homophobic enemies, who equally over­ discussion of a possible late- “DixieDelics” will provide entertainment. estimate the community’s unity and strength). night dance club. Three of the members are sons of FIES Tomato and Feta This will be our last regular column, therefore, • Historical symbols of homo­ boardmember Janet Chism: Steven Kraus, though we promise to write in, from time to time, Cheese Salad sexual identity. trumpet; David Kraus, saxophone, and John as different topics arise or events occur which may • Les/gay pride festivals and pa­ Kraus, guitar. The other members are Janet’s • 3 cups diced ripe tomatoes prompt a letter to the editor. In case you’ve missed rades in the Southland area. son-in-law Bob Aul, tuba; Kurt Wahl, key­ one half cup diced red onion any columns, back issues can be found on our board; Rich Arbuckle, drums; and Jerry one half cup crumbled feta website (www.rickandrandy.com), which has a link Wheeler, trombone for newspaper articles. cheese fat free red wine As usual, an array of merchandise, resort vinegrette salad dressing stays, dinners at excellent restaurants and (Optional: Make your own W e hope that we have challenged our readers to consider different views, leading memorabilia will be up for bid in the silent auc­ dressing with 1 tbsp. red to a greater understanding of sexuality-related concerns in general and specifically to tion before dinner is served. After dinner, a more tolerant society within Fullerton and around Orange County. We thank both Henry Jones will be in his customary role of wine and 1 tbsp olive oil.) the readers and friends who have expressed support for this project, as well as the wielding the auctioneer’s gavel for the live auc­ Observer for providing the literal and figurative space for such a voice. tion. In addition other gifts will be awarded to • Mix all together and chill. If any of you feel the need to express your opinions relating to lesbian and gay holders of winning opportunity-drawing tick­ issues, please do not hesitate to follow our lead and speak your mind. Remember the ets. • Add sliced black or Kalamata old Latin adage, “in tacitus consente” [in silence is consent]. In other words, if you If you or your business would like to con­ olives or cucumbers as tribute an item to the auction or to reserve tick­ keep silent and don’t bring attention to an unhealthy issue, you’re essentially voicing desired. your agreement; nothing will be done to change it if no one stands up to be counted. ets for the event please call FIES Vice Presi­ Since 9-11, we’ve seen a lot of renewed faith in our country and community, les/gay dent Fran Carey at 738-6486. and straight. We can work for a better world, if we each do our part. Let’s all carry on! We welcome comments at: rwbaxter@ uci. edu Small Town Libraries & The Search for Family make suggestions to the librarian who by Ginger Britt found each resource for us. We arrived Compare knowing almost nothing beyond my fa­ w e have been visiting libraries this year in or­ ther-in-law’s name and left with solid in­ der to trace parts of our family history that have formation through the Civil War. We read been lost up until now. We visited small town li­ of the family’s travels from North Caro­ braries on our last trip that were at once delightful lina through Mississippi, into Arkansas. and absolutely essential to the well-being of the We learned that they had owned farms communities in which they were located, as well and mills until the depression. We dis­ & Save as being helpful to us in completing our quest. covered unknown family names and new One of the most interesting was a new library in cemeteries to visit. We left only when the Lepanto, Arkansas, a tiny old farm town, seem­ library closed for lunch. The library was ingly barely alive. A single street through the cen­ a gold mine of information for us, the li­ HOME EQUITY LOANS! ter of the town holds a few small thriving busi­ brarian could not have been more help­ nesses and three times as many with doors shut ful and the gentleman became a valued tight. The city hall shares space with the local court new acquaintance. which meets as needed, and is separated from the Although we did not originally plan to tiny jail by public restrooms. As dismal as the fu­ visit libraries, they turned out to be a ture might look for this little town, the library and highlight of the trip for me. Next time museum offer great hope. The brand new library, visiting libraries will be part of our itin­ Annual housed in a large room of an old building that had erary. If these libraries are typical, librar­ Percentage been beautifully renovated, was made possible by ies in both small and large towns and cit­ 6.5790/i local donations. Several long ceiling high shelves ies are definitely alive, hold the heart of Rate held the children’s book collection which was the the community, and are well worth a visit. library’s major focus. A small table and chairs sat next to four new computers, three of them in use Learn How to Trace Your by youngsters. A few doors down the street, the Family History museum held a collection of memorabilia of the area, including books and letters. To ensure the mu­ Pacific Community The Federation of Genealogical Societies seum would be available to visitors, the docents & California State Genealogical Alliance Credit Union met there during regular afternoon open hours, for Presents a game of dominoes. They stopped their game to The National Genealogical Confer­ This rate is only good for a limited time! gel us oriented and were eager to answer any ques­ ence California 2002: tions we had. So call today. A larger and more heavily staffed library (at least two librarians) was located in Newport, the county A Goldmine of Diversity seat for Jackson County in Arkansas. We had vis­ August 7 -10 ited the courthouse looking for genealogical infor­ Ontario Convention Center ( ) 714 526-2328 mation about my husband’s family, and when we Ontario,California found none, were sent to the library. As the librar­ This four day program with nation­ www.yourcreditunion. com ian collected local census information for us to re­ ally known speakers will provide l i t NCUA information on how to research your EQUAL MOUSING view, a gentleman joined us to tell about some ref­ LENDER Fullerton Office: 401 E. Imperial Hwy. fam ily history whatever your ethnic erence books published by local genealogy groups. background. *Rate quoted effective 5-8-02 and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate will be calculaed based He even told us (correctly) the page numbers on Call toll-free: 888-FGS-1500 or on your individual credit profile, of the program you choose. Call the Credit Union for more details. which we might find the information we sought. register online at: www.fgs.org As we searched the microfilm, he continued to Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

Page 10 Fullerton Observer AUGUST 2002 COMMUNITY OPINIONS At left: Fullerton Mayor Bankhead Directors Say No Water Bill presents an award to “Pro-Development Editorial” Dr. Thomas Nesbit after his lecture To Sewage Outrageous “Fullerton, it’s time I recently received a copy of the publication “Fo­ to take your Waiver cus on Fullerton,” produced by City Staff that comes Telemedicine, ” in the with the water bill and was outraged to see a front­ page article headlined “City enjoying new develop­ Hopping Academic by Kris Hardeman ment boom.” Not all of us who live in Fullerton think Center at the College that continued development is a good thing. Uncon­ o f Optometry. The O n July 17 the Orange County Sanitation District’s Board of Directors voted not to renew the 30 lh waiver. trolled development may soon cost us the Fox Ful­ lecture was part o f a lerton Theater. At Cal State Fullerton they are mak­ The waiver, held since 1986, allowed the sanitation dis­ ing plans to obliterate the last remaining large grassy series on Technology trict to release treated sewage that was not up to the open space to build a performing arts center. Believe organized by standards set out in the Clean Water Act of 1972. They me, that open lawn is worth more, spiritually, to the Fullerton's agreed to develop a policy of full secondary treatment students than 10 performing arts centers. And with Technology Task thus not requiring the waiver. Several hundred people showed up Wednesday downtown traffic becoming increasingly congested, Force which has the last thing we need is more and more apartment evening, packing the boardroom, and many of the over­ buildings. So please, City of Fullerton, if you are go­ developed a list of flow crowd kept a vigil outside awaiting the vote. Pub­ ing to publish a newsletter (with my tax dollars?) don’t recommendations to lic comment was limited to forty- five minutes, but in­ editorialize in favor of continued development. Many create a Technology cluded Joan Irvine Smith, the presidents of the Califor­ nia State Parks and California Lifeguards Association, of us feel it’s time for Fullerton to concentrate on capable Fullerton of quality, not quantity. surfing champion Shaun Tomson, David Beckman, at­ Name withheld by request the future. torney for the National Resource Defense Council and Fullerton a representative from Loretta Sanchez’s office. Jan Vandersloot, M.D., physician and environmental­ Lap Swimmers Feel Discouraged at Public Pool ist, formed the loosely knit Ocean Outfall Group, which Congress conducted a city by city campaign to inform council Regarding the Janet Evens Swim Com­ • Pool Closures are necessary every few members, the public, and county and state officials about plex at Independence Park: Fullerton Com­ Abandons the years. In the past, lap swimmers were given the issue over the past several years. Under the waiver, munity Services Department needs to re­ use of the small pool during this time. alize that it exists to serve the entire com­ Elderly Poor OCSD has been discharging 243 million gallons daily Crowded, but better than nothing. This year of 50% primary and 50% secondary treated sewage into munity. For some time now, that depart­ lap swimmers were given a variety of excuses the ocean. Until recently there was little public knowl­ ment has been trying, gradually, to elimi­ which proved untrue, as to why we could not The congress has abandoned the nate lap swimming. To that end, in recent elderly poor, without either the edge, and these waivers were ap­ use the small pool, even though the swim team proved without much fanfare. years, it has contrived alterations. continued to use it. courtesy or honesty of communicat­ “the health of • When lap swim began at 6:30pm, it ing the reasons for their hypocriti­ In 1999 Huntington Beach ex­ I approached the pool staff chief about the our ocean is perienced many days of beach drew a goodly contingent of business possibility of reopening the pool on Friday, or cal betrayal of the elderly. Both people for post-work, pre-dinner swims. parties pretend that they want to inextricably bacterial contamination result­ at least the weekend. She said it wouldn’t be ing in beach closures. This led Now that the hour has been changed to heated. I pointed out that I had checked and pass a bill to help seniors deal with linked to the 7:15pm these people can’t do that. At noon the often extortionate cost of pre­ to millions of dollars in ocean that it would hit eighty degrees on Friday, be health of studies to determine if the ocean on week days, lap swim began at 10:30am full, and the chemicals balanced, which, in fact, scription drugs. in summer in conjunction with lessons, and Both Republicans and Democrats our economy sewage plume was responsible. was the case. Out of excuses she simply snarled The studies results proved in­ 11:30 in winter when there were no les­ (yes, she did snarl) that regardless, the pool have posed, postured, and lied. It and the sons. Over the past several years, this has is one thing to oppose subsidizing conclusive, but were nonethe­ would not open until Monday, and it didn’t. health of our less used as ammunition for been moved up to 12:30pm weekdays all Unnecessary closures such as this happen drug costs on principal, it is quite year around. Again, most business lunch another for both Democrats and Re­ some city council members to periodicly. community.” make their case for renewal of hour swimmers have been eliminated. • The pool at Independence Park is a public publicans to pretend to want to pass • Lap swimmers originally swam simul­ a bill coming to the aid of seniors, Beth Krom the waiver. one. Run it in the public interest, and not as Most of the board meeting taneously with lesson takers, side by side, though it were privately owned by city staff. but in reality, oppose any such bill. in roped off lanes, without interfering with The Republicans said that they was spent hearing the Directors Anne Holway speak on their positions regarding the waiver. Don lessons. Fullerton favored their own bill and voted against the Democrats on the mer­ Bankhead, Fullerton’s representative on the Board, stated its. The Democrats naturally fa­ that he did not believe the plume was the cause of beach vored their own bill and explained contamination, and that urban runoff was his primary that they had voted against the Re­ concern. Ultimately, he upheld his city council’s deci­ publican bill on the merits. sion by casting his vote against the waiver. Steve Ander­ Reasonable and honest people son, from La Habra council, replied to the city council who actually wanted a bill to pass members who were more concerned with urban runoff would, at this point, compromise. by saying that he believed the sanitation district’s job is They know how to compromise. to treat sewage, and that urban runoff is not OCSD’s They know that each bill may be im­ ultimate responsibility. He hopes “all directors tonight perfect but that the perfect is the who are concerned with urban runoff show their com­ enemy of the good. They know that mitment to the problem by going to the Cal Trans meet­ American citizens should not have ings and voicing their concerns.” Fullerton, La Habra, to choose between food and drugs, Orange, Anaheim, Irvine, Irvine Water District and La or between death and bankruptcy. Palma were the inland cities that decided the narrow Avoid Fumigation Instead, the Democrats accused 13-12 vote against the waiver. the Republicans of really being Beth Krom, the director from Irvine who opposed re­ against any bill. They are correct newal of the waiver, said “we need to be stewards of the We offer: in this. The Republicans argued that environment,” and “the health of our ocean is inextrica­ the Democrats would rather not bly linked to the health of our economy and the health • LOCAL TREATMENTS have a bill right now, that they re­ of our community.” when possible ally would rather blame the Repub­ licans in the next election. This too is true. • SAME DAY SERVICE for K a t h i’s C r it t e r C a r e Often in politics it is difficult to - Since 1985 - rush inspections tell the good guys from the bad guys “He drive mwuirked vehicles tor rour protection" and reasonable people can disagree VACATION! Pet Care • Reports faxed to your over how to call it. 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CITY SHORTS • CITY SHORTS At left: Yeji learned • New Grade Separations: Funding is being cludes removing and replacing sewer lines with inadequate slope. everything she explored by the City for three new grade wanted to know separations at State College, Raymond and •Bonds Sale: The City closed the sale of Acacia. With completion of the Alameda $21.4 million in bonds July 3rd to pay about termites Corridor, rail traffic at these intersections for infrastructure at the Amerige Heights from Inspector is expected to increase from the current development. The bonds will be repaid Craig. level of 70 trains per day to 220 trains per by future Amerige Heights homeowners day in year 2025. Placentia’s proposed over the next 30 years. Below: trench project (Ontrak) which will lower • Local Layoff: Johnson Controls, located Subterannean tracks below ground level coupled with the in Fullerton since 1963, has announced Termite new proposed grade separations will re­ that the company will lay off half of its Swarmers, staff starting in August. The company solve both safety and circulation issues in Soldiers and manufactures batteries under several la­ eastern Fullerton and Placentia. nymphs • Food Vending Lawsuit: Barraja’s Produce bels. Approximately 150 employes will filed a lawsuit against the City challeng­ remain to carry on charging, warehous­ ing the new Food Vending Vehicle ing and distribution of batteries but all Ordinace which puts restrictions on busi­ manufacturing will be done elsewhere. nesses conducted from vehicles. A Tem­ • Assassin: Crime Impact Unit received in­ porary Restraining Order was issued pro­ formation regarding a parolee who al­ Preventing hibiting the City from enforcing the 15- legedly was an assassin for the Aryan minute time limit. The case went to court Brotherhood. The suspect has an exten­ July 17th. sive criminal history including aggra­ Termite Invasion •Bushala Property Development: Post Prop­ vated assaults against Police. The sus­ erties is pulling out of all development pect made statements that he would not projects on the west coast and has assigned be taken back to jail alive but detectives its development rights to the Olsen Com­ arrested him without incident. He was by Yeji Kim pany, builders of CalState Artists Lofts in taken to Chino Prison because of sev­ Santa Ana and three Amerige Heights eral threats to kill him from rival gangs housing projects. The company is expected at Orange County Jail. C raig Bergeron is proud of being in his particular to continue a proposal to develop land • E-Mail Drug Tip: Police received an e- occupation. He is a termite inspector. Our family owned by the Bushala family located south mail tip concerning drug activity at a learned may things from him when he came to inspect of the railroad tracks downtown. location in the city. The Narcotics Unit our house for termites. I learned even more when in­ • Orangefair Marketplace: Discussions are set up a surveillance and observed nar­ terviewing him. cotics activity. Detectives followed the The inspection at our house took less than an hour. being held with the new owners of the eral sharply defined castes, each with shopping center concerning the remodel main player to the residence of a man Craig checked the entire house thoroughly, from foun­ who is a frequent City Code enforce­ dation to roof. To get an inspectors license, Craig and specific duties. Worker termites are the of the exterior and addition of several new ones that damage homes, because one tenants. • Garbage Rate Increase: ment critic. Suspects went to a tree other inspectors have to pass 8 hours of: termiticide house located at the man’s home. When and safety, pest identification and biology, and con­ of their jobs is to forage for cellulose- Beginning July 1st, residential refuse rates based food - including wood. These increased from $14.10 to $14.66 based on they attempted to drive away they were struction repair and wood preservative techniques. workers are incredibly determined in a CPI increase of 2.8% for the service fee stopped and arrested. Knowing the There are two major classes of chemicals in use today their mission to find food, and bring it and an increase of 5.4% in the processing criminal history of the location. Offic­ to treat termites, organophosphates and synthetic pyre- back to the colony. They keep busy fee based on tonnage. In contrast in neigh­ ers returned and performed a probation throids. search. The homeowner was arrested for Termites have been in existence for more than 250 24 hours a day. They shun exposure boring Brea, rates went up to $15.12. to light, and rarely break through the •New Business: Soon fans of Souplantation possession of cocaine, and $3,000 in million years. Today there are over 2,200 species of drug proceeds was also seized. termites around the world. In the United States there surface of wood; instead, they hollow won’t have to go out of town to enjoy a it out from the inside. As a result, the meal as a new branch of the popular res­ • Molotov Coctails: Officer Lloyd White are at least 40 different species, located across all 50 damage they do is often not detectable, taurant is being constructed at Amerige found three juveniles with states. Termites are social insects and live in colonies. until something gives way. Heights Town Shopping Center. The Molotov coctails in their possession They “eat” cellulose from wood and wood by-prod­ Subterranean termites do more project is valued at $678,436. in Hillcrest Park. The juveniles admit­ ucts, such as paper-based items. They have protozoa, a damage than fires and weather. Ter­ •Sewer Repair: Design work has been com­ ted that they planned to detonate the de­ parasite; in their stomach and that helps convert wood mites cause more than $750,000,000 pleted for the Valley View Sewer Project. vices in the park and had already done into sugar. Research shows that termites have the abil­ in damage each year. That’s more than Construction will begin in September and so at several other locations around the ity to locate a distant food source through their keen is caused by all fires and storms com­ be completed in October. The project in­ City. sense of smell. Termites eat about 120 common house­ hold materials, such as leather, cloth and paper, in ad­ bined - and earthquakes as well. dition to wood. Drywood termites are tireless insects David Based upon the location of their colony, termites which live nearly in total darkness - are usually divided into three groups: subterranean ter­ probing new timber, and constructing mites, drywood termites, and dampwood termites. miles of tunnels. Drywood termite Subterranean termites are the most common. Termites colonies are less populated than sub­ don’t need doors, or windows. All they need is the terranean colonies, but drywood ter­ mites are larger - many swarmers, for For all your real estate needs please call tiniest gap in concrete, mortar or metal, and they’re in. If they don’t immediately find the wood they want, instance, attain one-half inch in length. 714/396-DAVE these determined little engineers construct airtight, Fecal pellets, tiny particles with six dis­ ( 3 2 8 3 ) moisture-tight tubes leading from their colony in the tinct, concave sides are a warning that Serving all of Orange Countv soil to the wood. These tubes can go up walls, along wood-destroying termites are nearby. pipes, and around so-called “termite shields.” Drywood termites are easily spread Subterranean termites live in colonies in the soil, because they frequently live within ob­ centered on a king and queen. A queen many live as jects which are moved. A colony can „ . Grisham-Joseph number in the thousands only a few www.DavidCIescen.com r long as 30-plus years and produce five to ten thousand eggs a year. A mature colony typically years after a royal pair, two reproduc­ has from 60,000 to several hundred thou­ tive swarmers, first excavate a tiny, sand workers. Many times, more than pear-shaped cell where the queen lays one colony can be associated with a the first egg. D o w i t h structure, causing extensive damage in Although these house pests are nu­ MORE merous don’t be under pressure by a relatively short period of time. A single, mature subterranean termite having to worry about your house col­ colony can completely consume over lapsing. Just be aware, talk with neigh­ Y o u r MONEY! two feet of a 2”x4” board in one year. bors, watch for swarmers and invest Members of the colonies belong to sev- in an inspection once a year. % COMMUNITY OPINIONS continued from page 3 APY* WIN-WIN at El Toro The July 23rd meeting between 4,000 acres (about 85 percent of the 3.30 the Navy and Irvine puts the lie to 4700 acres at El Toro) entirely devoted 15 Month Term - $2,500 Minimum all the wild stories and conspiracy to open space uses in the very center of theories from pro-airport activists the County. Land zoned for sports fields, Branches Located in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties regarding development of El Toro. wildlife preserves, hiking and riding The assertion was that the City of Fullerton Office - 911 North Harbor Blvd. (714) 879-7441 trails, agricultural areas, golf courses, Irvine would use the opportunity and a huge central park. There are areas of the Navy decision (to sell the set aside for museums, a college cam­ land at El Toro rather than give it pus, and other public buildings. Just 738 Jackson Federal Bank as a community benefit) to shift acres are set aside for the development their El Toro planning to “wall-to- of 3400 residences and 3 million square Ensuring your financial future .* wall development.” feet of commercial space. And the Navy Now we see what Irvine and the gets revenues from these of a billion Call Toll-Free Navy were really doing these last dollars or more. A “win-win” deal. 1-800-334-1894 several months. They were doing Orange County will have a world- the business of the people. They class “Great Park” in as little as ten www.jacksonfederal.com negotiated a “win-win” deal that years, paid for by the developers, rather * Annual Percentage Yield. Annual Interest Rate is 3.25%. Rate as of July 17, 2002 and is benefits the Navy and the entire subject to change. Minimum balance required for rate is $2,500. Rate'guaranteed for term. t=) than by taxpayers, as promised. Member FDIC Penalty for early withdrawal. Ask a Jackson Federal Associate for details. County. Their agreement is for Michael Smith Mission Vieio Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

Page 12 FULLERTON OBSERVER THEATRE ARTS AUGUST 2002 Laguna Playhouse STAGEStheater 606 Laguna Canyon, Laguna Beach 400 E a s t C ommonwealth , FULLERTON (949) 497 - ARTS Tickets 525-4484 “Always...Patsy Cline” Friday & Saturday at 8pm Sunday at 5pm thru August 11 «' Based on the life and music o f legendary coun­ True West try artist Patsy Cline, a Texas housewife, Louise This is a MUST See! Seger, strikes up a friendship with Cline and by Sam Sheppard $3 OFF WITH THIS AD remained friends until the singer’s untimely CSUF Grand Central Theatre August 16-September 8 death because of a plane accident. 22 o f Cline’s most famoust hits are performed. 125 Broadway, Santa Ana 278-3371 Austin, an Ivy-League graduate and as- r “Something Old, “Vanishing Point” piring H ollyw ood screenwriter, is I house-sitting his mothers California | Something New” August 8-18 Monday, August 12 Aviator Amelia Earhart, evangelist Aimee desert home. Enter his brother Lee- a | Creators Steve Schalchlin and Jim Brochu re­ Semple McPherson and novelist Agatha drunken desert drifter who specializes | prise “The Last Season” and present 12 songs Christie all mysteriously disappeared at some in petty theft. As the two brothers j from their highly anticipated new musical com­ point in their lives. “Vanishing Point” is a fan­ meet, they battle it out in what leads edy, “The Big Voice,” about two men in search tasy musical that offers up an impossible meet­ I to one of the most comic and riveting for God. ing o f these three remarkable women on a role-reversals in modern theatre. desert island where they try to escape, confront their fears, imagine their futures and help each Cerritos Center Performing Arts other decide what to do next. The Chance Theater Ebell Theatre 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos (800) 300-4345 u Muckenthaler Cultural Center 5576 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim Hills 625 French St, Santa Ana 542-6939 Diavolo Dance 1201 W. Malvern Ave, 741-9555 776-3033 t t '- f *1 C T >J “Annie” Theater” 1 he foreigner Irail or lears August 24- September 15 August 30 & 31@8pm August 9-24 August 9 - September 8 As a part of Broadway on Tour, this popular Aug 31 @2pm An innocent weekend in the country with a musical is about a spunky Depression-era or­ Entwining the past and future, a renowned Eccentric & surreal movements o f dancers, guest who doesn’t understand English. Or does historian probes the tale o f anl 838 Cherokee phan. he? And is the weekend all that innocent?! Who gymnasts, actors & athletes uder the guidance woman forced onto a death-march where Irvine Barclay Theatre of director Jacques Heim will amaze understands the guest; who the guest under­ 5,000 perished. stands; and just who is after whom will leave 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine audiences.The absurdities o f life & the struggle audiences laughing and guessing all the way to “The Worthy Master 1-800-34-0PERA to maintain humanity in a high-tech world. the fun-filled climax.“The Foreigner” is a part “The Empress and the Nightingale” of Mucken thaler’s “Theater on the Green” pre­ of the Law” August 3-4 sented by the Grove Theater Center. August 17- September 8 Based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale, this tale o f love and forgiveness tells the story A never before seen production of a play en­ o f a lonely empress whose spirit is rekindled tirely in iambic pentameter, the prose and bit­ by a magical nightingale. It will be presented ing wit will remind you of a Shakespearean FOOTLOOSE by children from Opera Pacific’s Opera Camp Neil Simon. This delightful comedy pokes fun m -diilCUf M**A4C*U Production. at the absurdities and intricacies of the legal I r • system through its morally ambiguous char­ Santa Ana College acters and twisting plotline. Phillips Hall Theatre TeAda Productions 1530 W. 17th St, Santa Ana A Reputation for 564-5668 1653 18th St. Santa Monica (310)998-8765 Superb French Cuisine and Wine Cellar “New Arts Festival” “FAME” August 8-18 August 22-25 First came the motion picture, then the long Winner of numerous Boundary breaking cutting edge perform­ running television series, now the sensation of prestigious Awards for ances. Performance art by Robert Karimi, Musical Theatre West the 1980’s has become the stage sensation of outstanding cuisine. Pat Payne, Ova Saopeng & Kristina Wong today! With insight, humor and a high-energy 1800 Palo Verde Ave. #E, Long Beach plus ten LA-based artists o f color. Spoken pop score, FAME-The Musical explores a (562) 430- 2564 word, Butoh, African-American Blues and myriad of issues that confront young people Romantic dining in “Footloose” more, www.teada.org daily. an elegant setting. Located in famous August 16-18 Villa del Sol Adapted from the 1984 film, the Broadway hit OC Performing Arts Center musical is the story of a young man from the 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa city, living in a puritanical small town where For Rcsenations call 5 5 6 -ARTS dancing and rock and roll are forbidden. Re­ (714) 525-5682 belling against the repressive attitudes of the >5 306 N. H arbor Blvd. (at wiUhire) uptight town council, he brings the local teens “The Phantom of the Opera to their feet and eventually sets the entire town Fullerton, CA July 31- August 25 it mile* Sorth of Di*ne\ hnd> “Footloose.” This exhilarating muscial is full of energetic dancing that gets audiences on their feet. The production will play outdoors at The Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom o f the Opera” weaves Green on the Hill on Signal Hill. a tragic love story about a young composer shamed by his physical appearance living beneath the majestic Paris Opera Huntington Beach Playhouse House, who falls.deeply in love with a beautiful opera singer. Complete with lavish sets, costumes and special effects, the 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach show will cast its magical spell over the audience. 375-0696 “Fiddler on the Roof” cafe" thru August 18 t i P IDALGO The musical is about a poor dairyman who tries Modern Southwest to instill his Jewish traditions in his daughters. 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In addition, there will W e deliver to your home (at the Villa del Sol in Downtown Fullerton) be individual Hispanic Playwright Readings ($2 charge for orders under $15) (714) 447-3202 held in the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Founders Hall. Readings include “Lost in Translation,” directed by Lisa Portes, 1939 Sunnycrest Drive • Fullerton along with many others. Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

AUGUST 2002 MUSIC FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 13 Former Fullerton Carpet Cat Records resident Darren Proudly Presents: McClure returns for a homecoming "No Preservatives" show as the vocal­ ist in the alterna­ The new CD by tive-pop band “Blueprint.” Billed as the “most promising band of the year,” the Santa Cruz based band Back Alley Bar & Grill will be performing 116 1/2 Wilshire Ave, 526-3032 songs from their new CD “Maybe “Blueprint” Wednesday.” August 5th @9 pm

Muckenthaler Cultural Center Irvine Barclay Theatre "Hi tfou define jay]~..aA. ipontaneitif., emotional exp/iaiAion and communication 1201 W. Malvern Ave, 738-6595 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine Ron Kobayashi (949) 854 - 4607 Live amontf, m uiiciani, tfou w on't fand “The Rhythm Brothers” amfUiuuj, betteO titan "No- Pieieouatioei, ” “New World Flamenco August 6: Ron Kobayashi -says Steve Eddy August 4 Trio with vocalist Debbi OC Register music review “The Rhythm Brothers” will take center stage as Muckenthaler Festival” Ebert 8pm at Steamers CD is on sale at all celebrates its annual Founder’s Day. Delighting audiences Cafe, 138 Commonwealth, OC Tower Records locations. around the world since 1980, this versatile quartet combines August 9-18 Fullerton, 871-8800 instrumental wizardry, rich harmony vocals and comedy, served The New World Festival returns to the Irvine August 18: Ron Kobayashi with a sense of excitement that is sure to please. “The Rhythm Barclay Theatre for a presentation of flamenco Quartet 6:30 pm at Restau­ Performance schedules and Brothers” will be playing and singing traditional swinging Jazz, music, dance and song performed by artists rant Kikuya, 8052 Adams, on-line CD ordering available at: and exciting Bluegrass music. from around the world in a celebration of Huntington Beach, 536- www.carpetcat.com the passion, power and poetry of the flamenco 6665 tradition o f Spain. Showcasing new works by August 25: Ron and special Free Summer Concerts renowned dance artists and companies, the guest artist, 3 pm at Con­ Send Calendar Items to: festival brings flamenco’s finest works to Cali­ gregational Church of Full­ P.O. Box 7051 City o f Fullerton erton, 845 Euclid, Fuller­ fornia during the ten-day period of concerts, Fullerton, CA 92834 Brea Dam Recreational Area workshops, lectures and demonstrations. ton, 526-2662 1600 N. Harbor Blvd, 738-6575 The concerts will be held from 6:30 -8 pm every Wednesday. In addition to music, the concerts will feature special activities for Mulberry Street ORANGE COUNTY'S PREMIER JAZZ CLUB kids. RISTORANTE steamers •Aug 7- Reggae and Calypso by “Upstream” Est. 1984 • Family owned & Operated brings you •Aug 14- Jazz by “Gremoli” •Aug 21- “Johnny Martinez and the Salsa Machine” •Aug 28- Rock by “The Answer”

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Page 14 FULLERTON OBSERVER ART AUGUST 2002 Fullerton Museum Center Anaheim Museum CSUF Grand Central Art Center 301 N. Pomona Ave 738-6545 241 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim 778-3301 125 N . Broadway, Santa Ana 567-7233 “Art Heals, Art Works” “Different Views” “Americanos: Latino Life August 3 - September 22 August 21 - September 21 in the United States” The Photographic Society of Orange County thru September 29 and the Anaheim Art Association presents a The exhibits spotlights a rich collection of joint exhibition showcasing the best of Or­ pictures by 30 photographers from across the ange County’s photography and painting. country. The photographs are organized Fullerton College Downtown Gallery around the breadth and variety o f the Latino experience. The exhibit is sponsored by the 124 W. Wilshire 992-7298 Museum o f Latin American Art Smithsonian Institute. 628 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach “Permanent Art Collection” (562) 437-1689 “Ordinary World” thru August 10 “Corpus OrisiMyths thru September 1st The Fullerton College Art Department is host­ Paintings by Kathy Breaux,Stephanie ing a grand opening and reception in honor of and Metaphors” Abrahams & Mervyn Seldo. Opening recep­ tion 7-10pm August.3rd.www.grandcentral their new Downtown Art Gallery. This multi- The Mill by Mildred Kouzel August 3-October 27 media exhibit displays the vast collection o f artcenter.com The exhibition features paintings and sculp­ works that the college has gathered over the Opening reception tures by renowned Mexican artist Jorge Bowers Museum years. Artwork donated by visiting artists and 6pm-10pm Marin. This show allows the viewer to expe­ artists-in-residence are also on exhibit. Open 2002 N. Main St, Santa Ana 567-3600 Saturday August 3 rience the artist’s polished technique and to the public and admission is free. Refreshments, live music and more. mastery over a wide variety o f media. With “Symbols of Power: Masterpieces Brea Gallery Half the $ 10 admission will be donated skills o f a Renaissance artist, Marin has pro­ to NAMI Orange County, “The Com­ duced a remarkable series of highly realistic from the Nanjing Museum” 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea 990-7730 munity’s Voice on Mental Illness.” figures that repel and attract at the same time. thru May 4, 2003 “California Plein Air” The reactions and emotions o f the obeserver National treasures from China’s Nanjing Can art be a social and psychological tool become as important as the materials. thru August 16 Museum. Imperial pieces are on display, for catharsis and healing? Is it the mak­ spanning 2,000 years, from the Han Dynasty “From Valleys to Vistas” includes traditional ing or the experience of art that heals? “Rufino Tamayo” (206 BC - 220 AD) through the Qing Dy­ Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism and Can it heal the individual or the society? August 24 nasty (1644 - 1911 AD), including paint­ examines the current state of California Plein This exhibit features the work of 16 ings and calligraphy, porcelain, bronze, for­ Air Painting. Rufino Tamayo is considered one of the Southern California visual artists (several world’s greatest colorists. He is famous for the mal and informal attire, jewelry and religious Fullertons Hunt Library from Fullerton including organizer and use of the ancient Mesoamerican pictoric lan­ objects. artist Janice DeLoof) who have used their guage in contemporary art. 201 S. Basque Ave. 738-3122 art to cope with tragedies. The exhibit City of Lanina Beach “Brian Murphy • Plein Air” gives insight into how working artists use Irvine Museum 935 Laguna Canyon Rd art as a part of the healing process. 18881 Von Karman Ave, Suite 100, Irvine thru August (949) 494-3030 Landscapes & Seascapes & threatened habitats. (949) 476-0294 “Sawdust Art Festival” Oranve County Museum o f Art “Selections from The Cuttress Gallery 850 San Clemente Dr, Newport Beach thru September 1 252-A. S. Main St, Pomona (909)868-2970 (949) 759-1122 Irvine Museum” “Ceramic Art by Paul Soldner” “2002 California Biennial” thru October 5 thru August 31 This exhibit consists of approximately 55 thru September 8 early California paintings by 40 artists that Soldner has placed strong emphasis on painterly This exhibition of work by emerging artists worked in California prior to 1940. These and sculptural investigation. The subject matter continues to be a tradition established by the artists captured the rich diversity of the Cali­ includes the figure, with implied social content, Newport Harbor Art Museum since 1984. fornia environment in dramatic landscapes calligraphy and abstraction. o f mountains, deserts and coastal scenes. Ad­ mission and parking are free. Visit The Muckenthaler Cultural Center Irvine Fine Arts Center 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine View year-round art exhibitions in one of (949) 724-6880 Orange County's few remaining historic “Photo 2002” mansion estate homes. August 3-30 Contemporary Korean The juried photo exhibition highlights the The 36th Annual Sawdust Art Festival is a works of Southern California photographers. summer tradition for the entire family that Ceramics Display The exhibit will include photo-based work brings together more than 175 professional through August 4 such as traditional color and black and white artists from Laguna Beach who display and photography, as well as digital photography. sell their works to the public. Featuring dem­ Fusing American influence with their Korean roots, the onstration booths, hands-on workshops, a Clay Workers, a group o f Korean-American ceramic “Jewelry Exhibition” children’s art booth, refreshments and live artists, will display and demonstrate an array o f work. August 3-30 music, the Sawdust Art Festival provides the Founder’s Day Celebration This exhibit features Southern California public the opportunity to enjoy and appre­ Sunday, August 4 jewelry artists and their wearable art. ciate the art and culture o f the community. featuring: Hyung Joo Kim’s texture art Fullerton's Best Kept Secret! Clay Workers’ ceramics Artist Village Find out what they're talking about! Concert by the Rhythm Brothers C o ffe& C u p Art Heals, Art Works Aug. 4 - Sept. 22, 2002 Serving Breakfast & Lunch Daily Fullerton Museum Center Mon-Fri, 5am-3p & Sat-Sun,7a-2p Saturday, Aug. 3 Dine-In or Take Out 6:00 -10:00 p.m. Opening Reception $1.00 OFF ANY COMPLETE 7:00 p.m. Meet artists and curator Janice DeLoof BREAKFAST OR LUNCH in a special gallery talk of “Art Heals, Art Works.” ENTREE MON-THUR $ 1 0 reception admission includes refreshments, WITH THIS AD entertainment, and preview of exhibition. GOOD FOR ONE PERSON/ONE TIME PER AD/ PER VISIT. OFFER EXPIRES Aug 31, 2002 Special Events for Saturday, September 21 2:00-4:00 p.m. “Visual and Verbal Tools for Surviving Trauma” Panel Discussion Admission $2.00 Kimmies's Coffee Cup 1605 W. Commonwealth Ave 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (between Euclid & Brookhurst) Steel & Ivy’s “Healing and Hope” Poetry Reading Free with $2 museum admission. . -.o ri * CAr- Fullerton, Ca 714-449-1580 714-738-6545 Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

AUGUST 2002 COMMUNITY EVENTS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 15 Fullerton Arboretum Fullerton Historic Theatre Yorba Linda Blvd & Associated Rd Foundation 278-3579 “Creatures of the Night Walk” presents (SetytyUHifif August 22, 6 pm “The Fox: A Visual History Bunnies in the bushes, owls in the Ombu? Bring and Virtual Tour” JZvenfg the family to see what lurks in the shadows in Thursday, August 22, 7 pm the gardens. No reservations required. Donation Fullerton Public Library Osborne Audito­ is $5 per family. rium, 353 W Commonwealth Ave Program begins with vintage short films. Ad­ Shop the Fullerton Market every Thursday night from 4 - 8:30 p.m! mission is free and light refreshments will be You'll find a variety of one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, fresh produce, served. 607-0884 kids' activities, live entertainment, beer garden and more! City o f Fullerton Maintenance Live entertainment 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.! Service Dept. Aug. I - Neil Morrow Visit the Fullerton 1580 W. Commonwealth Aug. 8 - The Torquays Market for some fun “KLOS/ABC 7 Blood Drive” Aug. 15 - Larry Home on Thursday nights! August 1-4 Photo (c) 2002 Kae Thomas The KLOS/ABC 7 Blood Drive has become and Small Change a mainstay, upon which the American Red Aug. 2 2 - Second Manassas Fullerton Certified Cross and the community have come to de­ Aug. 2 9 - Sol De Alegria pend on. This is a great opportunity to save 714-738-6545 Dan the Market Man Farmers’ Market lives and meet KLOS and ABC 7 (located on Wilshire Ave. between Harbor and Pomona Avenues) Shirley Womack and Cori Shannon have been personalitites. coming to the market for over seven years. They especially appreciate the fresh fish, bread and NCNW Orange County greens available at the market. The Market is Anaheim Downtown Community Center For a Healthy Alternative open from 8 am-2 pm every Wednesday, rain or 250 Center St, 638-1828 shine, and is located at Woodcrest Park, 450 W. “12th Membership Tea Honors Queen to Conventional Orangethorpe. Admissions and parking are free. Califia of California” Dining & Snacking: Sunday, August 18, 2-4 pm LUNCH • DINNER 16th A n nu al M aple Everyone is invited to the event. Come watch & DESSERTS Reunion and Dance and listen to Readers Theater and youth mu­ sical performances. Meet Queen Califia of Fullerton Elks Club CAPPUCCINO California in a production of “California Saturday, September 28 ESPRESSO First” by Dr. Toni Humber. Black Doll Col­ 7 pm-12:30 am lections on display. Donation o f $5 is appre­ Imported and Domestic Former Maple Elementary School students are ciated. Beer & Wines invited to a night of dancing, reminiscing with old friends and meeting new ones. Presale tick­ ets are $25 per couple and $15 per person. The City of Fullerton 11am-10:30pm Mon-Thurs alumni are encouraged to get tickets early. For Community Services 11am-12:30pm Fri-Sat more information, call 526-3498 or 758-1819. Department 7 3 8 -9 3 3 9 Fullerton Museum Center EXCURSIONS 301 N. Pomona Ave, 738-3136 We use motor coaches on all our trips. “Art Camp” They are comfortable, have large windows RUTABEGORZ Restaurant and a restroom for your convenience. August 12-16 211 NORTH POMONA • FULLERTON The week-long camp will allow budding artists •Will Rogers Follies, to explore varied media. Cost of the week-long Lunch included art camp is $70 per child, including materials. Saturday, August 3 Deadline for registration is August 5. 10 am - 5 pm $55 per person 18 years and older 1st Annual SHHS Lancer Night •Phantom of the Opera Tuesday, September 3, 5:30-9:00 pm Sunday, August 11 Saturday, August 17 Activities include: Sunday, August 25 Friday; August 23, Noon BBQ catered by Blake’s Place, Dunk Tank, 12:45 pm - 6 pm Games, Balloons, Band, Cheerleaders, Dance, $69 per person, 10 years and older Lovely Hat Decorating Contest Silent Auction, Photo Opportunities, Raffle. •Theatre Zingaro Meet your 2002 SHHS Football Team! Every­ one is welcome- Come on by and Join the Fun! (OC Performing Arts Center) Saturday, October 19 Fullerton G olf Course 6 pm - 10:30 pm First Prize $55 per person, 18 years and older 2700 N. Harbor Blvd, 636-5871 Queen Elizabeth Tea “Lions Charity Golf Tournament” “Sign up early, as we expect these August 16 reservations to be taken quickly!” Second Prize The Fullerton Lions Breakfast Club is sponsor­ Plate of fresh made ing the budget priced tournament. Priced at $75 per person, the proceeds from the event will go For information call towards providing eye glasses for needy school elegant desserts Community Services 738-6575 children. Advance reservations required. Third Prize Specialty Scone with Devonshire Cream & Quilt Daze IV Lemon Curd H o n o rin g Sponsored by Southern California Quilt Guilds Yorba Linda Historic Society and Fourth Prize Yprba Linda women’s Club Pot of Tea, August 3 and 4, 2002 your choice 10am to 4pm

Yorba Linda Community Center Contest Rules: 4501 Casa Loma (corner Casa Loma and Imperial Highway Yorba Linda You must decorate the hat yourself. Hats Donation $5 will be judged on theme and originality. ‘Opportunity Quilt/Baskets* ‘Door Prizes* ‘Vendors* ‘Refreshments/Lunch* 1441N. Brea Bl. Fullerton Quilt Appraiser Featuring (714 ) 444-9444 Qulia $tjli*uec 2)el d lio ttta i For Appointment Call 1-858-487-5001 “C ollecting Q uilts From the For Information Call Julie Astle 714-777-2096 Past and the Present’ Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

Page 16 Fullerton Observer AUGUST 2002 V isit One of Fullerton’s LOOKING FOR Religious Congregations Spirituality and Unitarian - Universalist Temple Beth Tikvah Adat An Church in Fullerton Community? 1600 N. Acacia Ave. Temple Beth Tikvah - Fullerton Reform and Conservative Judaism, since 1964 Call for High Holiday information - Sept. 6-7,15-16 10:30 am SERVICE (714) 871-3535 Programs for Children (Pre-K to Teens) www.templebethtikvah.com Reverend Jon Dobrer website: www.uufixllerton.org 871-7150 REST IN PEACE We Remember You MICHAEL D. PEACOCK, 44, previously of Fullerton, re­ OTTO OMAR PIKE, July 1914-May 30,2002; siding in Corona for the last two years, a Lead Man, died Otto Pike passed away peacefully after a long of cause yet to be determined on 6/25/2002. Survivors: illness on May 30,2002. Bom in Texas, Otto Morningside mother, Joanne L. Peacock; brothers, Bradley & Rich­ moved to California in 1949. Mr. & Mrs Pike ard. owned and operated the Colony Arts Furni­ Presbyterian Church M ICHAEL J. JOHNEN, 53, resident for 30 years, a Tech­ ture Story and an Antique and Refinishing nician, died of Myeloma on 7/21/2002. Survivors: wife, store in Fullerton. Mr. Pike was a member of April; sons, Christopher & Kevin; stepsons, Benjamin & the Fullerton Chapter of the Order of the East­ Mitchel Darracq ern Star. Upon retiring, Otto and his wife J. DON BLACK, 63, of Placentia, worked as a US Postal Mattie moved to Walnut Creek, California. Clerk in Fullerton for 36 years, died 7/19/2002, cause Otto enjoyed gardening, fishing and golfing. yet to be determined. Survivors: son, Jason; brothers, Survivors: Mattie Lee Pike, wife of 68 years; James & Robert; sister, Billie Jean Merrill daughters, Waunell Michels and Sue Ann “Alive in Christ” CORALOU KAIPOKALANINUIAMAMAOUMI Schwartz; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grand­ Sunday Worship: 10:00 am (Childcare Provided) KALEIKAU, 69, resident for 36 years, a school teacher, children. Donations may be made in lieu of died 6/25/2002. Survivors; husband, Elroy A.N. Kaleikau flowers to John Muir Medical Center Foun­ Children’s Center M-F Daycare & Afternoon Programs daughter, Pearlene L.K. Brar; son, Elroy K. Kaleikau dation. 441-1227 brother, William L.K. Davis; sister, Lena K. Robertson. ARTHUR M. ADAMS, JR., 86, longtime resi­ BARBARA L. REOTT, 72, resident for 60 years, a home­ dent. an engineer and architect, passed away 1201 E. Dorothy Ln. (at Raymond near CSUF) 871-7072 maker, died of lung cancer 7/7/2002. Survivors: Sandra on June 23 in West Valley City, Utah. He was Anderson; son, Donald Reott Jr.; daughter, Melissa La a US Navy Seabee stationed in the Aleutian Russa; sister, Nina Grim; 7 grandchildren. Islands during WWII. After being released NEW RABBI at TEMPLE REV. W ILLIAM E. W ELCH, 81, resident for 48 years, from the navy, he designed homes in the /A & Pastor of 1st Congregational Church of Santa Rosa and Southern California area. He joined North BETH TIKVAH Protestant Chaplain for California Youth Authority; died American Aviation (later Rockwell) as a de­ St. Paul of lung disease 7/2/2002. Survivors: wife, MarietaAveril; sign engineer and worked on the Apollo % R Rabbi Kenneth Milhander assumed the daughter, Jill Nesbit; son, Mark Edward; 3 grandchildren. Space Program. Upon retirement from leadership role at Temple Beth Tikvah/Adat BERNARD GEORGE SCHOEN, 82, resident for 46 years, Rockwell, he returned to architectural design Ari in Fullerton. “We need better outreach a salesman, died of natural causes 6/3/2002. Survivors: with the 7-Eleven Corporation. Mr. Adams to the area’s Jewish community. I also wife, Ethel; daughter, Cynthia Lee Whitehead; sister, was an active member of the Church of Jesus 111 W. Las Palmas Drive • Fullerton would like to better integrate younger Jews Geralene Mazenko; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchil­ Christ of Latter-day Saints and served the Boy (714) 879-8290 www.stpaullullerton.org into the congregation through new pro­ dren. Scouts of America as a commissioner and in grams of interest to them,” Milhander said. GRVCE MARIE THURMAN, 82, resident for 40 years, other capacities over the years, winning many (corner of Harbor & Las Palmas) an office manager for Coast Iron & Steel, died 7/14/2002; awards including the Honor of the Arrow and Tikvah will celebrate the installation of Survivors: daughter, Joeleen Cruz; son, John; 5 grand­ Silver Beaver awards. His wife Lucille and a WEEKLY SUNDAY WORSHIP Rabbi Milhander in a weekend of festivi­ children; 10 great-grandchildren. grandson. Jay Adams, predeceased him. He ties and events, including a concert by CLYDE E. SCOTT, 84, previously of Fullerton living in is survived by his daughter, Dianne Ander­ 8am, 9:30am & 11am Grammy-winner Doug Cotier on Sunday, Rancho Palos Verdes for past 4 years, a retired petro­ son of West Valley, Utah and son, Dennis August 18 at 2 p.m. Cotier will perform a leum engineer, died of natural causes 6/25/2002. Survi­ Adams of Spokane, Washington, 13 grand­ Sunday School for all ages variety of contemporary Jewish music at the vors: daughter, H. Jean Scott; son, John R. Scott; brother, children and 19 great-grandchildren. Services 6:47 p.m. The Oasis Temple, 1600 N. Acacia Avenue in Fuller­ Robert; 2 grandchildren. and burial were in Utah. ton. The public is invited to attend the con­ Love Groivs Here cert and tickets are available through the Obituaries courtesy of family, friends and/or McAulay Wallace Mortuary Welcome Home! Temple office (714-871-3535). '“I McAulay & Wallace Mortuaries First Christian Orangethorpe Christian Church 902 N. Harbor Boulevard 18311 Lemon Drive C hurch (Disciples of Christ) Fullerton, CA 92832 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 License #190 License #1304 (714) 525-4721 (714) 777-2692 Church School: 9a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. 7Church School: 9a.m. Worship: 10:10 a.m. 8 7 1 -3 4 0 0 Burial and Cremation 2200 W. Orangethorpe 5 2 5 -5 5 2 5 Fullerton Services Harbor at Wilshire Fullerton Family Owned and Operated since 1911 S t . A n d r e w ’s William H. McAulay FD #289 ^ First Baptist Church of Fullerton EPISCOPAL Planning ahead simply makes sense because it: 212 E. Wilshire Ave. CHURCH A Spares your family and friends unnecessary Worship for the whole family financial and emotional burden. contemporary & traditional A Can lock in the costs using today’s prices. SUNDAY SERVICES •Thursday: 10am A Prevents the tendency of overspending. Worship: 9:15 & 11am •Sunday: 8am & 10am A Advanced funeral plans are transferable. Bible Class: 9:45am Childcare Provided (Nursery & Church School) Discounts available, [ when prepaying for your Advanced Funeral Plan. [email protected] J 1231 E. Chapman 5 2 6 -2 2 6 5 www.fullertonfirstbaptist.com Fullerton 870-4350 Name Phone Best time to reach A Traditional Address Messiah LCMS Church City___ State Zip Code Lutheran Service: Please send Information on: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Church _Funeral Service Plans ^Cremation ^Social Security VA Benefits 6625 Dale Street • (714) 521-7705 No Further Obligation Required (North of 91 Freeway in Buena Park) Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

AUGUST 2002 Fullerton Observer Page 17 American Legion Commander’s Club & Legionnaire of Year Honors

The Fullerton American Legion Post 142, honored members of its Commander’s Club and Legionnaire of the Year at its July 9,2002 monthly meeting . Commander Arty King honored Kendall Neisess as Legionnaire of the Year. Ken was cited for his extraordinary efforts in Chairing the Boys State program for the past 13 years. It provides incom­ ing high school seniors a one-week com­ plete immersion course in American gov­ ernment at Cal State Sacramento, learn­ ing how to develop and run a city, county and state government; including budget­ ing, writing laws and elections. Two of Ken’s choices were elected Lieutenant Governor. With over 900 boys in atten­ dance every year, being elected to this po­ sition by your peers is a great honor and earns the boy a trip to Washington DC to Leon Owens Benefit August 2nd Boys Nation. Dr. Fred Calhoun, A1 Owens, Carl Gregory, Mary Owens and Dora Stanley hold the Ken is also always willing to help in any $2,500 check made out to the Leon Owens Foundation by the Fullerton Community Bank. Above: Legionnaire o f the Year Kendall Neisess Post event; Railroad Days, Memorial Day, The money will go to help underwrite the Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Award Ban­ is presented a commemorative plaque by Cdr. Veterans Day etc. He also serves the com­ quet that will be held August 2nd at the Crown Plaza Resort in Garden Grove. The public Arty King. The Legionnaire of the Year honor munity by being Chairman of Western is invited. To reserve tickets to the event or for more information on how the Foundation was given to Ken on his 82nd birthday and was Youth Services, coordinates the monthly is helping the youth of our community call 773-1791. also enjoyed by his wife Sandy, four paper drive for the Chapel on Wheels Pro­ gram and many other activities at the Ful­ grandchildren and three great grandchildren in lerton United Methodist Church. attendance. Photos Janet Paul POEMS by Rutsuko Abe Colonel John R. One day Wright Turns Ninety Hope something good will happen today A party of seventy I wish that for myself helped Colonel John When others says the same exact thing R. Wright Jr., US Why is it that I become annoyed, and sad? Army-Retired cel­ ebrate his 90th Morning, when I wake up my heart is filled with joy birthday at a de­ But I am still worried lightful, al-fresco Who will calm me down? brunch given by his wife Kathy at their home on Sunday, Backward forward July 7th. The patio There was a time when I thought about that too and the garden were But if I have wanted to become “three-year-old” Above: Commander’s Club: Bill Hessen, Don Satterberg, colorfully decorated The feeling of “wanting to go back” and Ed Paul, Bill McGarvey, Nancy Stuve, Mark McGee, in red, white, and Dennis Ulrich, Arty King, and Dave Bates. blue flags, flowers, The truth of “can not go back” balloons, and Are the same thing... Commander’s Club bunting. Guests included relatives from Phoe­ nix, Arizona; Palm Desert and Merced, Cali­ Commander Club members (above) were honored with special fornia; as well as many friends from around plaques. Other members who were unable to attend and will be Fullerton. presented with their plaques later are Sharon Adams, Loma Vista Surprise guests were a team of Army NCOs The Dedicated Mike Witte Memorial Park, Allan Bridgford, Bridgford Foods, Bill McCauley, from the Fullerton Army Recruiting Station McAuley & Wallace Mortuary and Carl Gregory, Fullerton Com­ who expressed the congratulations of the US munity Bank. A Long Way from / Army to Colonel Wright. Colonel Wright, a The Commander’s Club was formed to provide a perpetual graduate of West Point Class of 1935, retired fundraising program to support the Post’s many community pro­ Fullerton in 1965 with over 30 years active duty as a grams including Memorial Day, Boys State, Girls State, Scholar­ commissioned officer. His duty included Dr. Mike Witte, son of Helen and ships for students at the three Fullerton High Schools and Veter­ WWII and Korea. He served in Europe on the Norbert Witte grew up in Fullerton, ans Day. For more information on the Fullerton American Legion staff of the Third Army, commanded by Gen­ graduated from St. Mary’s Elemen­ Claude Payne Post #142 programs and the Commander’s Club eral Patton. In Korea, he commanded the 14th call 871-2412. tary School, Mater Dei High, Notre Infantry Regiment, and served as senior advi­ Dame University and Marquette sor to the South Korean Army. Medical School in Wisconsin and to­ Colonel Wright was awarded the Legion of day is medical director of the non­ I M U S IN G S mmmby Gene Walsh Merit, the Nation’s second highest decoration profit Coastal Health Alliance in for Meritorious Service, three times, one of Point Reyes. An article written by which was for discovering missiles in Cuba. Janet Parmer for the Petaluma Press INTEGRITY: With the recent national and media While a member of the Joint Staff Intelligence Democrat (May 10, 2002) and para­ emphasis on business and corporate morality, I Directorate in 1962, he was able to isolate a phrased below tells the story of Dr. have constantly heard and read about the need suspect area in Cuba ideal for MRBM em­ Witte’s other occupation. for more “integrity.” Just what does this mean? How placement, and directed that this area be pho­ is it defined? How is it part of everyday living? This tographed from the air. The photos revealed Dr. Witte, a fluent Spanish speaker, caused me to muse about a luncheon I had a few such missiles being erected by Russian crews. has a history of providing medical Above: Dr. Mike Witte years ago with some other CEOs and business When President Kennedy was informed, he services in low-income Hispanic executives at the California Club in Los Angeles. disclosed the existence of the missiles on TV - communities. He helped build houses in Michoacan, Mexico and Believe it or not, we discussed not business or leading to the Russians removing them from worked at an orphanage in the 60’s. In 1987 hejoined a group of Ameri­ sports or golf, but ethics. We asked each other to Cuba. can doctors on a trip to Nicaragua to survey the medical needs there. define “integrity.” The agreed consensus was: The Colonel and his wife Kathy are long­ As a student Witte worked in central California setting up health care “integrity is the application of honesty to one’s time residents of Fullerton. He is a charter access for rural farmworkers. Recently he took a trip to Cuchmantan, competency.” Not bad! I don’t doubt the member of the West Point Society of Orange Guatamala to help celebrate a health clinic. competency of some of the corporate CEOs and County, a member of Fullerton Elks Lodge auditors but may have questions about their #1993, and a Shriner of al Malaikah Temple. It was 15 years since a doctor had been based in Todos Santos honesty. Cuchumantan, Guatemala when Petaluma doctor Mike Witte, Point Reyes nurse practitioner Jane Stringer and non-profit health agency THE CHEATER founder Sam Darling traveled to the village to help celebrate the open­ 'D a m c a to c ing of Clinica La Esperanza Del Pueblo Mam. A Guatemalan doctor, Did you ever? No, never. Ana Eugenia Garcia, will be working full-time at the clinic with an Are you sure? Positively! assistant who is a native Mam Indian. Specializing in Nannies, Aid Companions, Senior Care & While there the group made-up a list of needed supplies and treated Once in a while? Well, maybe. Nursing Assistants". Live In or O u t Even more often? Quite a bit. residents who hadn’t seen a doctor in years. Back in the states, Stringer and Dr. Witte helped arrange for donations from Kaiser-Permanente Was it fun? Most of the time. Joanne McDonald and medical equipment distributors to properly outfit the new clinic. Do it again? Never! 7 14- f z 6- o i 18 Sam Darling founded Puerta del Cielo as a nonprofit foundation to You’re sure? Well, perhaps. bring heath care to remote communities. The group is affiliated with the Tides Foundation in San Francisco, which accepts donations for When? Depends. 2501E Chapman Suite 100 Your Precious Possessions the clinic. The Puerto del Cielo Foundation plans to build other clinics yerton, CA 92831 Are Ours Too! On What? The opportunity. and train local health care practitioners to provide services to the un­ der-served indigenous people of Guatemala. Courtesy of the Local History Room, Fullerton Public Library

Page 18 Fullerton Observer AUGUST 2002 Senior Door-to-Door SPOTLIGHT Shuttle Needed Here with Louise S c h a t z m a n by Louise Shatzman Transportation eventually becomes a problem for G et M ore most seniors. Seniors may make a choice to stop driv­ ing at various points as they age or because of physical handicaps, illness or accident. After an accident caused me to suffer sudden black-outs, I made the decision to stop driving to avoid the possibility of harming any­ Out of Life. one. We cannot depend on family and friends all the time and even \yere this possible it is not satisfactory to most seniors, especially when we are healthy. Some can walk . ' or ride bicycles, healthy choices, but not always pos­ m . m sible. The bus system solves problems for some, but There’s somethins very for many others dealing with schedules and transfers is a confusing process. Taxis may be used occasionally different, and very special, but are cost-prohibitive for most seniors. about Morningside. There are organizations such as FISH that provide door-to-door transportation to medical appointments for It just makes you feel good some people. There are limited shuttles managed by to be here. You might say OCTA/Access. There is still Dial-A-Ride in LA County but not in Orange County. it’s an attitude, an energy Of the 470 local seniors responding to the 2002 Ful­ about living life to the fullest. lerton Senior Center Transportation Survey, the major­ ity of respondents (84%) own a vehicle and (66.8%) still drive daily however 45% had used alternative trans­ INTRODUCING portation in the past six months. 66% said they would Bryan Moffat be willing to pay from $ 1 -$2 while 11 % said they would be willing to pay over $2, for a transportation service. Transportation is a prime problem to solve. How do The wonderful “Our World” we go about getting to the many places such as grocery Do you know where it travel programs at the Senior Cen­ store, post office, drug store, senior center, medical of­ ter have been organized by Bryan fices, shopping centers, religious centers, health classes, comes from? It’s a result of Moffat for the past twelve years. The other educational facilities as well as visiting friends planning well for the future. activities include arranging for the and relatives? slide show and speakers - which is A service such as Dial-A-Ride; 7-days a week - 12 A t Morningside you get it all: even sometimes he, himself! Travel hours a day with handicap assistance and a charitable a beautiful apartment or villa, shows can be about anyplace on “pass” system for extra needy people and inter-city con­ earth. nections for those who must go outside the city for medi­ outstanding services, and more Bryan was born in Ohio in what cal treatment is needed. This system could be worked activities than you can imagine. he terms as the “ancient times.” He out gradually over a period of a year in an economi­ was educated in Ohio and graduated cally workable manner. from Miami University of Ohio with Recently the OCTA contributed $250,000 to cover BA and MS degrees. He came to half the cost of a County of Orange Office on Aging California to attend UCLA where he pilot project to provide non-emergency medical trans­ was awarded a Doctorate in Educa­ port using volunteer drivers who are reimbursed for tion. Bryan taught elementary driving costs with mileage. school for 14 years in Indiana, Ohio Neighboring Brea took advantage of another OCTA Plus, you’ll have access to and California. After receiving his grant where cities willing to kick in $3000 per shuttle PhD, he taught at UCLA, Ohio Uni­ would receive an OCTA grant to fund the rest. Brea assisted living and nursing versity, Harvard and CSU Fullerton. has a shuttle Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm, care if ever needed. So, you Bryan’s many hobbies include for all ages and abilities that comes to your home, picks ■MS golfing, reading and volunteering at you up and will take you anywhere within City limits can enjoy complete freedom, the CLEE club of CSUF, five days for a dollar. La Habra also took advantage of the OCTA security and peace of mind. a week. He takes about 25 one-day grant. Their shuttle system, which runs for Seniors only, trips a year and 2 or 3 five-day trips. travels both in-town and to several out-of-town loca­ This is retirement you’ll feel So far Bryan has traveled to 102 dif­ tions for 500 a ride. good about every day. ferent countries and is a member of Since we really don’t want to move out of town to the Century Club of Travelers. Be­ participate in a decent transportation system, let’s make sides talking to the Fullerton groups, this happen here in Fullerton. he has shared his slides with groups If you feel this is something you want, need and can at CLEE, Long Beach College and support please contact your local representatives such the Sierra Club. We are lucky to as: The Fullerton City Council at 738-6311; the Orange have such a broadly traveled speaker County Board of Supervisors at 834-3440; Orange in our Club! (see next page for fun County Office on Aging at (800) 510-2020 and OCTA And isn’t that the way Travelogue/Lunch dates) at 636-7433 and let them know. retirement living is meant to be?

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fornia Native Plants in Sun Valley and wrung my hands death for the ceanothus.) over it as it slowly but surely expired. This scenario re­ Aplant I haven’t been successful with but is most peated itself over the years. Rather than waste any more certainly worth a try is the fremontodendron or flan­ money I decided to try and start the plant from seeds which nel bush. The hybrid “California Glory” is aptly I gathered while hiking. The matilija’s seed pods are trea­ named, yielding large dramatic rich yellow flow­ sures in their own right: they look like miniature crowns. ers. I wish you Better Luck. It takes fire to make these seeds germinate, so I planted But you don’t need luck to succeed with the them in a flat which I topped with a layer of pine needles toy on, a handsome shrub that offers clusters of and then ignited. Still no success. white flowers in spring and a crop of red berries at The basic problem with we ordinary gardeners and most holiday time that both you and the birds can use. of the California native plants is that we kill them with When early settlers from the east saw it berry- kindness. They want to be left alone but we’re programmed dressed all over Los Angeles’ hills, they assumed it to water and fertilize and provide super-soil. It’s a regi­ was holly. If they’d known better, the film capital men and a diet they can’t adjust to. So what finally brought of the world would be Toyonwood. me success with the matilija? Abject neglect. When the Interest in indigenous plants is increasing, par­ house I now call home was being leased out, Don and I did ticularly among those who are conscious of how some reworking of its landscaping. Buying a matilija was precious water is in our dry golden state. And just a whim when we were stocking up at the Tree of Life there’s something basically satisfying about grow­ Nursery. We planted it and, being absent landlords, forgot ing what’s native to your locale. It feels right. it. It was delirious to be left Where can you find these to its own devices and over a delights? Most are not couple years made itself right common in a typical nurs­ at home before we moved ery but we’re blessed in there and did the same thing. Fullerton because we have It flourished. our Arboretum’s plant sales At the same time we bought each Saturday and Sunday. a pair of exceptionally hand­ They are on hiatus during some manzanitas and could August but soon after La­ just picture how they would bor Day you can get the grace the front of the house matilija and coral vine when they grew larger. They there. The ceanothus, they were ceremoniously entrusted tell me, are coming along to planters that got regularly .but probably won’t be out watered. Even worse, we of the plant nursery and filled the area with a rich soil available for sale till next mixture. It was too moisture- year. retentive for their liking. They If you can’t wait or The “Fried Egg Poppy” sports blooms as big as your rebelled. Our late manzanitas would simply like to make hand, crepe paper petals and a golden heart taught us a sad lesson. a rewarding pilgrimage, I Another marvelous Califor­ highly recommend the Tree nia plant, actually a whole family of plants, is the ceanothus. of Life Nursery. It’s on Highway 74 which climbs I was a latecomer to the Wonderful World of the Wild Li­ up into the hills out of the heart of San Juan lacs. One spring day a casual friend was rhapsodizing about Capistrano. They are the largest provider of Cali­ THE NATIVES ARE seeing the lush bloomers at the Los Angeles Arboretum in fornia natives in the state, offering 500 species. Ba­ Arcadia. I didn’t let on that I hadn’t the foggiest idea what sically they are a wholesale nursery but they open RECKLESS he was referring to. It was high time to learn. These West­ to the public on Fridays (and Saturdays some erners don’t have flower heads as large and showy as true months). Last fall I bought a dozen native alder lilacs (which can’t abide our mild winters) but this they trees there. Imagine, being able to buy trees in one by Diane Nielen © 2002 make up for in their bounty of blossoms. There’s a dizzy­ gallon cans that you can plant yourself! Start ing array to chose from, one to fit any garden spot you ‘em young. It’s easier and better. “Be careful what you wish for. have available, from ground covers to shrubs that will reach This 40 acre facility includes a most handsome 21 feet tall. Most have been hybridized from plants found Round House, an open-to-the-air shop offering You might get it. ” in the wild. While you can find colors ranging from white books and neat stuff. Everyone on the staff is a to deep purple, the majority are in heavenly blue shades. fount of information. When driving, once you turn How many times have you been told that? How many times have My personal favorite, named Julia Phelps, erupts in glori­ inland off 1-5 watch your mileage. The nursery, you gone ahead and wished anyway? And how often has the admoni­ ous Indigo blue-purple flowers. located at 33201 Ortega Highway, is exactly 7.24 tion come back to haunt you? Likewise. Case in point: the tale of me When I got hooked on ceanothus I went overboard and miles from that point. It’s on your left and easy to and the matilija poppy. started about eight varieties in my yard. In their native whiz right by. For decades, nay, more accurately scores of years. I’ve yearned to chaparral the plants generally live twenty years, but con­ Well, back to my matilija: at last, at long last, I have a matilija in my yard. Do you know this flower, commonly called fined to a yard you’ll only get five to ten. Again, too much have my poppies. In spades. And everywhere. the fried egg poppy? It’s a spectacular California native with petals that attention and agua. They may be hard to start but once one is estab­ look like they’re made of crepe paper and a golden heart. The blossoms Yet another surprising wonder is the coral vine, properly lished it knows no limits. That small plant has taken are as big as your hand, even if you’re a hefty man. Those of you who called Antigonon leptopus. This delicate-appearing vine over. Oodles of offspring are coming up yards away are hikers surely come upon them in our county’s stream-cut canyons. with ripply leaves and a profusion of trails of heart-shaped from the parent. Runners have gone under a con­ That’s where I was smitten and first longed to live with this beauty. flowers will surprise you with its climbing vigor. Why it’s crete footing to reach a separate planter where my If you’ve never seen the matilija, you can make a drive-by viewing called coral I can’t fathom, for the blooms are hot pink. efforts to discourage them are going to be perpetual. not far from Hillcrest Park on the east side of Luanne about half way Perhaps technically it shouldn’t be considered a native, since Likewise in our rock driveway. And come fall, the between Skyline and Virginia. They share a roadside garden with a it hails from south of the border and looks too deliciously now-dry perennial that towers far taller than me bountiful hedge of white roses so look carefully to determine who’s tropical, but the Tree of Life does offer it and that’s good has to be all cut down by you-know-who. But, hey, who. The Sunset Western Garden Book defines the plant’s blooming enough for me. (When my row of Julia Phelps ultimately for such a splendiferous flower, and after all these season as May to July but predicts it will produce on into fall if it gets expired, they left behind a woody natural framework which years, how can I complain? The runners aren’t that liquid refreshment. I let my one coral vine blanket. It handily and gorgeously hard to pull up and the pleasure so keen. For sure, I bought my first plant from the Theodore Payne Foundation for Cali- covered an area 20 feet by 8 feet high. A useful life after my wish came true. I should have known better.

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