Fullerton Observer Local News January 2014

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LITTLE BAKERS Oil Spill at Fullerton Creek INFRASTRUCTURE Above: Young students sing and dance to ARE THERE MORE IN OUR FUTURE? THE GOOD & BAD “Bake the Cake” during Authorities have been close-lipped ization Next Generation, acidizing uses the An overview of city infrastructure accom- a holiday dance recital about the causes of the recent oil spill into powerful solvent hydrofluoric acid (HF). plishments, deficits and longterm funding at the Plummer Auditorium. Fullerton Creek. There is also no informa- The substance is mixed with water and needs was presented by Public Works PHOTO PATTY SEGOVIA-KRAUSE tion available to the public about the vol- other chemicals and pressure-injected into Director Don Hoppe at the last council ume spilled and recovered, or test results wells. If used at too high a concentrate it meeting of the year. of the spill substances. can breach the steel walls of well casings The end of city Redevelopment Agencies The spill was called into the city early and enter the surrounding water table. HF which provided funding for many projects, a 7 .

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G A O storm drain. most hazardous industrial chemicals in ideas include freeway billboards which could R T A S D I E T E The city fire department responded and use; and rated in the most dangerous cate- L N bring in $400,000 a year or more, a state S M R L A O P R found oil leaking into the street from an gory of hazardous materials by the T hike in the Vehicle License Fee, resolution of U P E S F P underground oil line coming from an National Fire Protection Association. former Redevelopment Agency properties, adjacent oil well. An undetermined UNANSWERED QUESTIONS INCLUDE: grants, and a 1/4 to 1/2 cent sales tax amount of oil had flowed through the 1) What was in the spill water? increase. Funding choices will be brought storm drain emptying into the unlined 2) How much of the substance was back to council at a future meeting. Fullerton Creek located in the greenbelt spilled and how much recovered? In 2005, the council approved a Sewer off State College Blvd. across from Yorba 3) Will escaped material cause problems Enterprise Fee to fund sewer operations and Linda Blvd. Fire Engine 5 personnel built if it reaches our aquifer from which repairs. At that time the city was at risk of a dike at the entry point to the storm we get 70% of our water? violating the new state waste discharge rule drain preventing further oil from entering that required local governments to reduce

T 4) What caused the spill? the drain. Street Supervisor Daniel Diaz the number of sewer overflows by creating a

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D The city notified Breitburn, which repair of their sewer systems. The fee pro- A I 6) Is the spill related to the unexplained C S operates wells at that location, and they 2 E water leak at Mountain View Park vides revenues of about $6.5 million per year. S E 0 R I responded within ten minutes shutting off Since 2006, the fee has funded more than E 4 R

T ongoing since May 2013? V 6 R the source. Breitburn called a clean-up $38.7 million in capital repairs. In 2004 - R T E 7) Do oil companies need permits to E 5 company to clean the creek. V before the fee went into effect, Fullerton S N

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5 experienced 26 sewer overflows. In fiscal year A - 8) Should the creek be put off-limits to R O saw the operation. Patriot Environmental 4 2012-13, overflows dropped to two. O R walkers and warning signs erected? E 1 crews dressed in hazmat suits worked T 7 U H Continued on page 8 Continued on page 9

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N 6th placing barriers and absorbent materi- I R al in the creek and sucking out fluid into O a tanker truck, using spotlights at night. Case Against Former Police Officers Charged in One nearby neighbor reported a tarry Death of Kelly Thomas Goes to Jury smell in the air. Five weeks of testimony and final argu- charged with excessive force in the death. Fish & Wildlife representative Anastasia ments in the trial of two former Fullerton Kelly Thomas, 37, an unarmed homeless Norris declared the clean-up finished on police officers Manuel Ramos (2nd degree mentally ill man died five days after being Monday around 3pm. She said some bar- murder and involuntary manslaughter), beaten by six Fullerton police officers at the riers, absorbents, and a monitoring device and Jay Cicinelli (involuntary manslaugh- transportation center in July 2011. The would remain in place to ensure that the ter and excessive force) ended Thurs., Jan. entire incident was caught on surveillance episode was over. 9th. The case then went to the jury which video. Thomas never regained conscious-

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F the wells to bring up the last remaining 4 years. The trial of a third former officer ing Thomas down, they arrived at the scene U F oil. According to the non-partisan organ- Joseph Wolfe is coming up separately. He is too late to know what was going on. Page 2FULLERTON OBSERVER LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 2014

Downtown Fullerton Fullerton was the place to be Observer on New Years Eve. Lots of fun activities. The Fullerton Observer Community Newspaper, founded by Ralph and Natalie At Left: Kennedy and a group of friends in 1978, is staffed by local citizen volunteers who create, A young man publish, and distribute the paper throughout serves as our community. Magician’s This venture is a not-for-profit one with helper in one all ad and subscription revenues plowed back of many into maintaining and improving our independent, non-partisan, non-sectarian com- amazing munity newspaper. tricks. Our purpose is to inform Fullerton residents about the institutions and other socie- tal forces which most impact their lives, so PHOTO that they may be empowered to participate in constructive ways to keep and make these JERE GREENE private and public entities serve all residents MORE NEW in lawful, open, just, and socially-responsible YEARS EVE ways. PHOTOS Through our extensive local calendar and ON PAGE 10 other coverage, we seek to promote a sense of community and an appreciation for the values of diversity with which our country is hension exam hasn’t been updated in over so uniquely blessed. Cypress College Administration twenty years and is given once a semester SUBMISSIONS: by the Cypress Reading Department. Submissions on any topic of interest are Cautions Observer and Students Students pay a $25 fee to take the exam. A sample of the “rigorous” Nelson- accepted from Fullerton residents and we try hard Cypress College President Robert Student Trustee regarding fewer Reading Denny Reading Test can be found to get it all in. Sorry we sometimes fail. Shorter Simpson has taken issue with concerns Proficiency options available for Cypress a t : h t t p : / / w w w . p r a c t i c e - pieces have a better chance. Send by email to and information shared by Cypress students compared to Fullerton students. tests.ca/exams/NDRT.html. [email protected] or by snail mail to: College students and faculty, three differ- “There are a variety of ways in which FULLERTON OBSERVER ent news sources, and the Cypress College students can demonstrate this require- •Another concern is the use of the pay- PO BOX 7051 FULLERTON, CA 92834-7051 Student Trustee, claiming that informa- ment, including a satisfactory score on the to-take Nelson-Denny Reading ______tion previously presented is “factually English placement test,” writes Simpson. Proficiency Examination as a non-option- How To Subscribe inaccurate.” In fact, investigation by the Observer of al part of the “Candidate Selection Subscriptions include home delivery In the Early-Dec. Fullerton Observer arti- Cypress College Catalogs from 2001 to Criteria” for the Cypress College Dental and are due each October cle “Cypress College President Cautions the present finds that in the last 12 years Hygiene program. Although the exam $25/Fullerton • $35/Out of Town Students” (page 1), we reported that such a policy has never been published. isn’t a requirement for program applica- Send Check with Name & Address to: President Simpson admonished students The claim that this policy exists appears tion, students who pay for and pass the Fullerton Observer, PO Box 7051, Fullerton CA 92834-7051 for publicly criticizing the lack of parity unsupported by any current or past cam- exam with a minimum designated score ______between Cypress College and Fullerton pus communications. earn points that are included in the total How to Advertise College regarding options for fulfilling It might be impossible for Cypress points possible. The exam is in addition Call 714-525-6402, their Reading Proficiency requirement College to determine the number of stu- to taking classes that already meet the or email (both colleges are part of the North Orange dents who took an extra course or paid for Reading Proficiency requirement. [email protected] County Community College District). a Reading Proficiency Examination in Students who choose not to take the exam ______Rather than addressing student con- order to fulfill a requirement they already or who cannot pay the $25 exam fee 10,000 issues of the Fullerton Observer cerns regarding lack of parity, the princi- unknowingly completed. appear to have no other opportunities of are distributed throughout Fullerton and sent through the mail to subscribers pal point of Simpson’s objections seems to earning the total points possible listed in every two weeks except only once in be concern about the college’s future abil- the “Candidate Selection Criteria.” In ity to garner community support for Students should be effect, students who can afford to do so, January, July & August. applauded for daring Missed a Copy? upcoming construction bonds, as he states can basically buy reading proficiency in the video of the speech given to stu- to speak out when points from the Reading Department. Visit us online at: dents. The video can be seen at: they are denied This information is found on the Cypress www.fullertonobserver.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l40O College Dental Hygiene website under & on FaceBook _txIUeQ. vital information or “Candidate Selection Criteria,” available • STAFF• placed at a disadvantage online: In response to the Observer article, • Editor: Sharon Kennedy http://www.cypresscollege.edu/acade- • Database Manager: Jane Buck Cypress College Public Information from decisions mics/academicPrograms/HealthScience/ • Advisor: Tracy Wood Officer, Marc Posner contacted this news- made by a DentalHygiene/Brochure/csc.aspx. • Copy Editors: paper demanding information about the Tom Dalton, Caroline Druiff handful of people. • Distribution: Roy & Irene Kobayashi, identity of the author and complained •“There is no policy or regulatory basis that the issue concerned Cypress College for arguing that local degree requirements Tom & Kate Dalton, Marge Kerr, It is unclear whether Simpson’s Pam Nevius, Manny Bass & Leslie Allen and did not belong in a Fullerton newspa- must be uniform within the district,” expressed need to “correct the record for Photography: Jere Greene, Patti Segovia per. He denounced the presentation of claims Simpson. The Board Policy cited the benefit of our students, the communi- • Webmaster: Cathy Yang “the side of just a few students” as by Simpson (AP 4025) is in fact so vague ty, the public, and historical accuracy” • FEATURES • “extremely poor journalism.” Posner was that the Cypress College Faculty • History/Arboretum: Warren Bowen includes a closer examination of the advised that this publication is interested Academic Senate is currently discussing • Politics & other stuff: Vince Buck College’s own published policies and pos- • Roving Reporters: in the truth and he was invited to submit and challenging the interpretation that AP sible erroneous information practices. Jere Greene, and other Community Members a response with the college’s point of view. 4025 does not apply to local degree Catalogs from 2001 can be found at: • COLUMNISTS • Posner later sent a statement from requirements. The Academic Senate has http://www.cypresscollege.edu/acade- •ArtSpeak: Aimee Allan Simpson, which had already been pub- ultimate legislative purview in interpret- • Book Review: Kathleen Faher mics/CollegeCatalog.aspx. •Conservation Gardening: Penny Hlavac lished in @Cypress, a weekly publication ing this policy. Presumably Simpson is • Council Report: Need Reporter from the Cypress College Public •Simpson recognizes that “students aware of the current discussions. •The Downtown Report: Mike Ritto Information Office. We have the space to should be able to read at a minimum level •Simpson states that the resolution of • Movie Review Hits & Misses: Joyce Mason repeat the major points in the statement of proficiency before they have earned an the Reading Proficiency issue at Cypress •Youth Columnists: C.C. Lee & Amanda Lara in this article. To read the entire three associate’s degree” but does little to shed •Out of My Mind: Jonathan Dobrer College must respect the right of faculty page response go to: http://news.cypress- light on the “minimum level of proficien- ([email protected]) to determine “what constitutes appropri- college.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013- cy.” According to the published Cypress • School Board Reports: ate rigor and pedagogy” while focusing on Jan Youngman & Vivien Moreno 12-13.pdf. College Reading Proficiency requirement, the “best interest of our students.” •Science: Sarah Mosko & Frances Mathews “minimum level” means anywhere from a • In his statement, Simpson alleges that Missing in this sentiment is the fact that • Theatre Reviews: below transfer level remedial English class Mark Rosier & Angela Hatcher “some factually inaccurate information the public, the media, and especially the to a transfer level English Critical has surfaced regarding the Reading students have a right to ask questions and Created & Published in Fullerton Thinking class to taking a 25-minute Proficiency graduation requirements at pursue answers without fear of reprisal or by local citizen volunteers for 35 years Reading Proficiency exam for a fee. Cypress College,” and that he wants “to admonishment. Students should be Fullerton Observer LLC The Nelson-Denny Reading assure that all members of the community applauded for daring to speak out when Proficiency examination, described by are aware of the facts.” However, the they are denied vital information or Simpson as “rigorous,” was featured in the The Early February 2014 issue three page letter fails to provide further placed at a disadvantage from decisions reports from both the OC Register and will hit the stands on FEB 3rd. clarification for the unresolved points and made by a handful of people. It’s a shame Cypress College Divergence Magazine. The SUBMISSION & AD the original concerns presented at the President Simpson missed the opportuni- twenty-five minute vocabulary/compre- DEADLINE Jan. 27, 2014 NOCCCD Board Meeting by the ty to recognize this. JANUARY 2014 COMMUNITY OPINIONS continued on page 18 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 3

Jerry Brown Takes the Bullet (Train) You can’t understand Gov. Jerry Brown’s route–not through the Central Valley, not obsession with the Bullet Train without through the Bay Area Peninsula and not knowing the infrastructure accomplish- over the Tehachapi Mountains. All this ments of his late father, Gov. Pat Brown. remains to be litigated and adjusted. His legacy in education, roads and bridges Most incomprehensible of all is the lives on–although they are approaching decision to make the first leg of this proj- the stage of needing life-support. I suspect ect in the middle of nowhere. Instead of Jerry would do better to reinvigorate his starting somewhere that might attract a dad’s legacy, rather than create few passengers and a bit of his own unique legacy project revenue, we now plan on that is the High Speed Rail. Instead connecting two cow The so-called “High Speed of starting towns–and ironically Rail” connection between San somewhere enough, this rail will not Francisco, Sacramento and Los transport cows, though Angeles is unfortunately not an that might there are more cows than idea whose time has come, but attract a few people in the area.. There is one that has passed. The irony, passengers no road to profit here. bordering on tragedy, is that and a Now with the courts Gov. Jerry Brown could have bit of revenue, stepping in and stopping accomplished this during his some bond sales and other first term as governor in 1975. we now plan legal actions looming, Jerry Back then California had on connecting wants us to go ahead not money, vision and a can-do two cow towns with a plan but only a attitude. Today we have no ... prayer for federal bailout money, little vision and a “You seems. This appears to me can’t do that!” attitude. Back to be ill considered. The then Jerry Brown was a visionary. Today only reason to proceed with this seeming cataracts blur his view of our current real- folly is the fact that Jerry Brown is a very ity. smart guy and an effective politician. I High speed rail is a great idea. I’d love to must believe that he knows something Unidentified Observer reader takes a moment to enjoy the skip the airports and fly by rail down our and is not simply blinded by a desire to paper while on the Route to the End of the World. Central Valley and over the Tehachapies. match his father’s considerable legacy. In I’d love the train to be able to average close other words, I hope this is politics and not to 200 mph. I’d love not to worry about therapy. Nothing Like Having Your Home Broken Into intrusive security and just assume that On Jan 6th, at 10am I left my home to The experience was exhausting and the 500 miles of rails, in perpetually perfect Go to the FriendlyFire link get some errands done. I was gone from neighbors were called in the hopes that at www.Dobrer.com condition, will be totally secure from tam- home for one and 3/4 hrs and when I someone had heard something that morn- for more from Jon. pering, to say nothing of sabotage or ter- came back, opened the garage door and ing. Unfortunately there were no witness- Follow me on Twitter: rorism. I’d love the original time and drove my car in, I found the inside door es as someone stood at the front door of @jondobrer money projections to be reality-based. I’d to my house was wide open along with the our home and tried to break the deadbolt also love peace in the Middle East and for screen door. on the double front doors, then went celery to taste like ice cream. I knew I had locked the door when I left around the outside of the house, slashing However, In the reality-based world, New Book and once I entered the house, it was obvi- holes in several window screens and even- none of these dreams and desires is true. ous that a burglary had taken place. I tually smashing the bathroom window to The price estimates have already gone by Jon Dobrer immediately exited the house and called make entry. through the roof. The speed and time esti- the Fullerton Police Dept. So please, be safe this New Year. Lock mates have gone in their respective wrong Go to page 11 for a notice of Jon’s latest While waiting for the FPD to arrive, I your homes and vehicles. Secure your directions–with average speed decreased book available through his website, by saw a patio bench by the side of the house valuables as best you can. Most impor- and time (naturally and logically) emailing him, and soon through and a broken bathroom window. tantly get to know your neighbors and Amazon.com. increased. Worse still, there is no final Proceeding to the backyard I found the look out for each other! Report any sus- back gate open and the sliding glass door picious persons in your neighborhoods to wide open as well as the screen door. the FPD. Let's keep our city safe for all HOW TO VOICE YOUR OPINION When I left home, the entire house was of us. Sign up online for the Fullerton The Community Opinion pages are a forum for the community. The locked up tight. Someone was desperate Police Deptartment iWatch program at Observer welcomes letters on any subject of interest. Letters are the opin- to get into the house I have resided in for www.fullertoniwatch.com - to learn what ion of the writers, may be shortened for space and typos will be correct- almost forty years. crimes are occurring in your specific ed. Anonymous letters may be printed if you can make the case for Once the house was cleared by the neighborhood and adjacent ones. police officers, I was able to see the real A Rolling Hills Drive resident anonymity. You can request to be identified by your initials and town damage in the bathroom where a cinder only (we will need your whole name for verification). We will print all that Neighborhood Watch and block had been thrown through the win- Fullerton Fire Dept. CERT volunteer we can fit. dow and landed in a toilet. The window Email to [email protected] was in the bathtub and there was glass or send by mail to: everywhere. The rest of the downstairs Mandela, Obama Fullerton Observer, PO Box 7051 had been searched by the intruder(s) and Fullerton, CA 92834 closet doors and drawers had been opened & Dobrer in a variety of rooms. On the second floor My wife and I have subscribed to the the dresser drawers were dumped on the Observer for many years. We enjoy reading floor and the office desk and file cabinet all of the local news, the Theater News, drawers were all pulled open. The Events Calendar, as well as many WAR COSTS in Life & Money Gifts cards were overlooked for the cash other features. I especially look forward to IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN that was received for the holidays. A wed- reading Jon Dobrer’s column in each • 120,146 Civilians killed by Violence www.iraqbodycount.org (1/11/2014) ding ring was also stolen. issue. Keep them coming. His latest col- In the master bedroom closet, boxes of umn (Mid December), was great. Nelson • 4,486 US Soldiers killed in Iraq: (DoD 5/11/2012 - no update since this date) insignificant items were dumped on the Mandela was indeed an inspiration to his floor. The mess was just that - a mess to be nation, as well to all nations. Dobrer’s US Soldiers killed in Afghanistan (1/11/2014) www.icasualties.org • 2,306 dealt with later. The intruder(s) had got- remarks comparing Mandela to other US Soldiers wounded (DOD reports) www.icasualties.org ten into our family home and taken some great leaders throughout the ages, includ- • 32,223 Iraq (3/2003 thru 11/2011- no updates since this date) of the security away from us and we had ing Barack Obama was absolutely a posi- • 17,674 Afghanistan (10/2001 thru 10/13/2012- no updates since this date) to secure the home before night fall. tive statement. President Obama will one The window was repaired temporarily day be recognized as one of our great pres- • $1.5 Cost of Wars Since 2001 www.costofwar.com (1/1/2014) and the bulk of the glass was cleaned up idents. Trillion (rounded down) (Iraq $816 billion) (Afghanistan $688 billion) and dinner was late that night. Richard (Dick) Blake Fullerton Page 4FULLERTON OBSERVER CITY HALL NEWS JANUARY 2014

CITY COUNCIL NEWS The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Upcoming agenda info and streaming video of council meetings are available at www.cityoffullerton.com. Meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 3 and rebroadcast at 3pm and 6pm the following Wed. & Sun. and at 5pm Mon. City Hall is located at 303 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton.Contact Council at 714-738-6311 or by email to: [email protected]

Dec. 17th (Next meeting is Jan. 21 at 6:30pm) continued on page 10 WHAT? OUR REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENT THEMSELVES? According to City Attorney Dick Jones control of the City of Anaheim. Fullerton’s representatives on regional Whitaker said “the lease was simply a boards don’t have to represent the council good financial move.” He said he would majority but instead can represent them- be abstaining from the vote and had con- selves, though they can be replaced if they cerns about tying the hands of representa- don’t follow the guidance of the council. tives. The resolution which requires The issue was brought up due to Fullerton’s representatives on regional Councilmember Whitaker’s recent vote bodies to consider local control when vot- on the OCWD board approving the lease ing on issues involving the sale or lease of Fullerton Mayor Doug Chaffee (in light suit at center) presented a resolution of a 20-acre parcel of land near Ball Road property passed on a 3-1 vote (Sebourn, in honor of Korean American Day to representatives of the Korean American community in Anaheim to Competitive Power No; Whitaker, Abstaining) including (from left) Korean American Federation Orange County Vice President Kyung Venture for its natural gas power plant Councilmember Fitzgerald said that Ja Kim; KAFOC Boardmember Alisha Nam; KAFOC President Dr. Andrew Oh (hold- (including three 90-foot smokestacks) “the resolution will allow us to take back ing the resolution); (Mayor Chaffee); KAFOC President Dr. Koo Oh; Korean Health, despite the council majority’s stated oppo- our local authority over land issues.” Education, Information & Research Center President Wendy Yoo, and former KAFOC sition to the plan. The OCWD board President Young Dae Ahn PHOTO BY CHI-CHUNG KEUNG COURTESY CITY OF FULLERTON passed the lease agreement on a 6-4 vote. Olson Praised for Outreach Had Fullerton’s representative voted The Olson Company’s 19 single family Korean American Day Resolution Presented according to the council majority opinion project for 620 S. Roosevelt Ave. passed 5- A resolution recognizing Korean during WWI, WWII and the Korean War. the lease would not have been approved. 0. The company was praised by nearby American Day, January 13, 2014 was pre- The document ended with recognizing Anaheim opposed the power plant on residents and the council for its outstand- sented by the city council to leaders in the January 13 as Korean American Day and grounds that OCWD was ignoring local ing community outreach in changing the Korean American community at the Dec. with an encouragement to all citizens to city zoning and had rejected a $23 million development plans to suit the neighbors. 17th meeting. take the opportunity to learn about their offer from the city to buy the land for a $14,000 Cost of FPD Mailer The resolution noted that both the US rich heritage and recognize the positive park. Nearby residents and both Fullerton Senate and House had passed resolutions impact that Korean Americans have had and Anaheim Chamber of Commerces City Manager Joe Felz corrected a public commenter’s estimation that the recent in 2005 honoring Americans of Korean on the US. also opposed the lease. descent for their contributions to the cul- Korean Americans serving with distinc- The Hardin Honda auto dealership mailer sent out by the Fullerton Police Dept. to residents cost $60,000. The let- tural fabric of the United States. tion in more current wars were accidently located across the street from the pro- The Fullerton resolution recognizing left out, including Sgt. Shin Woo Kim, posed power plant hired former Anaheim ter was sent at bulk mailing rate to each of Fullerton’s 45,000 residences not each of the day, stated that “among the many cul- 23, of Fullerton, a medic who died in mayor turned lobbyist Curt Pringle in the tures that make up Fullerton’s population, 2007 in the Iraq War. Fullerton Fire put unsuccessful effort to stop the project. the city’s 138,610 residents so only cost $14,000 he said. In the mailer Police Korean Americans continue to enrich the Shin Woo Kim’s name on one of their At the previous meeting community through their investments in firetrucks in his honor. Councilmember Jan Flory asked for an Chief Hughes wrote that residents would be hearing a lot of discussion about the business, culture and education.” An interesting report, “Profiles of the agenda item to discuss passing a resolu- The resolution also described the Korean American Community in Orange tion which would prohibit representatives trial of two former Fullerton police officers in the Kelly Thomas death and listed January 13, 1903 arrival of 102 pioneer County,” developed by CSUF, Korean from approving items which take away immigrants to the US from Korea and the Community Services and the Children & local control from any city. all the positive changes that have been made at the department since the death. distinction in which Korean Americans Families Commission of OC is available Flory said, “as a rate-payer I am dis- had served in the Armed Forces of the US at http://www.koreancommunity.org turbed that the $23 million offered by The dept. could have purchased a whole page in the and the Anaheim for the property was turned Observer, OC Register, The build- down in favor of a $40 million lease that LA Times combined for much less. A full ing meets will pay out over 26 years with a 30-year page in the Observer costs $1,350. all county option. If OCWD was really looking for a However, the Observer would have been requirements financial boost it seems the $23 million happy to print the Chief’s letter at no for size, cost. The money saved could have price, up front would have been the way to go.” busline and She was also disturbed that OCWD had restored the Lemon Street murals and is well away entered into no-bid negotiations with the been used for other necessary expenses. from homes power company which excluded all other The Observer hopes the city will consider and schools offers and that the deal would bypass local this cost saving option in the future. COULD THE FORMER HOSTESS BUILDING BECOME HOMELESS SHELTER? The former Hostess Bakery Outlet building which was previously rejected due to its bankruptcy status appears to be available for sale again. Will the county reconsider the 21,000 sq. ft. property located at 901 E. Orangethorpe on the border of Fullerton and Anaheim? It is listed for $2.5 million, well under the county’s “under $3 million” requirement and is located in an industrial area, on a busline and has a nice sized parking lot. The new sign at the property reads, “Available” through CBRE Real Estate and lists Ryan Peterson at 714-371-9212 or Tom Caplan at 714- 371-9241 as the agents. Karen Roper Dir. of County Community Services said she would pass the info on to the county realestate dept. For more info on the effort to end homelessness see www.ocpartnership.net Distance Required from Shelters Homeless citizen Curtis Gamble presented research he had done comparing city requirements concerning the distance a homeless shelter had to be from residential, park and school areas. The handout he gave the council during the Dec. 17th meeting showed that Fullerton comes up on top with a requirement of 1,320 feet; Anaheim and Laguna Woods/1,000 ft.; Santa Ana, Laguna Hills, Brea, Orange, Yorba Linda and Placentia/500 ft.; and La Habra, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, and Newport Beach requiring only 300 ft. EDUCATION JANUARY 2014 FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 5 OBSERVERS AROUND THE WORLD Fullerton Joint Union High School District Report by Vivien Moreno The next FJUHSD board meeting is at 7:30pm The board heard the district’s proposal to obtain Jan, 14 at FJUHS District offices. a credit card in order to purchase airline tickets and reserve hotel rooms for traveling students The last board meeting of the calendar year held while they participate in national and state region- on Dec. 10th began with a discussion on hiring al contests. Ron Lebs, Asst. Superintendent of additional bus drivers. It is more cost effective to Business Services, stated that obtaining this card hire bus drivers than to outsource the services. would potentially save the district thousands of Charter busses will still be utilized by sports teams dollars each year by enabling business services to whose booster clubs sponsor the service. make direct reservations without going through a Open enrollment for high school ends at 3pm travel agency. on January 24th. The high schools will be holding There was also a proposed employment policy open houses throughout the month to give par- change concerning conflict of interest. Teachers ents and their students a chance to look at the are not allowed to charge to tutor their own stu- unique programs and culture at each school. dents and any employee taking time off of their Check out the FJUHSD’s website for details of regularly scheduled district responsibilities to each open house date and time. work another job will be considered in conflict. Dr. Robert Singer became new board president Update on the Sunny Hills pool repair and with Barbara Kilponen as new clerk. After thank- upgrade. According to the Combined Annual ing Marilyn Buchi for her service, Dr. Singer and Five-Year Developer Fee Report, the design announced that much of the board’s focus would process for the SHHS pool began on Sept. 2013, center around communicating the financial needs construction is estimated to begin May 2015, and for a General Obligation bond measure to the the projected completion date will be March of community which is projected to be on the Nov. 2016. The new design will meet CIF standards 2014 ballot. and be expanded to handle the proposed usage The proposed bond will focus its projects on increase. At this time, the proposed budget for updating and addressing much needed repairs and this project is $4.3 million with only 5% to be upgrades to our aging high school sites. There are funded by developer fees. All funding is currently assessment teams at each high school site prepar- in the necessary accounts to cover the project. ing priority project reports due by March. Ron Lebs, Asst. Supr. Business Services present- Earthquake retro-fitting, repair of roofs, pavement ed the First Interim Budget report and said that and parking lot repair, green energy projects, and careful budget planning, the furlough days teach- 21st Century classroom upgrades are just some of ers and non-classified personnel agreed to take the areas the assessment teams are exploring. over the next two years, and California’s better All school sites will administer a test run of the economic situation, have led to a budget that is on new computer-based Common Core by April its way to going from “qualified” back to a “posi- Gail with her twin granddaughters, Charlotte and Olivia Duff. 2014. The test is important to figure out if the tive” designation. (“Qualified” rating means that technology updates required by the new State there is projected to be a reserve cash deficit if the dis- 10-Days in London & Paris Board assessment will function correctly. trict continues to operate as proposed.) A drop in Gail Cates, long-time unlimited access to the ancient Technological upgrades include hard-wired, 40 reserves happened to many districts during this Fullerton resident and all ten maze, the formal gardens, the terminal computer labs, with each unit equipped last recession including the FJUHSD. Due to the members of her immediate fami- royal chapel, royal apartments with a 22” monitor, earphones, microphone, and designation there are additional reports and care- ly spent a wonderful 10-day vaca- and the huge kitchen wing. In a mouse. The junior class students will participate ful oversight of the district from the Orange tion in London and Paris. The addition, the group was able to in this test run. The labs with the additional infra- County Department of Education. family was fortunate enough to roam the many courtyards at structure needs, as well as furniture purchases, are More changes are in the works with the new actually stay "inside the walls" of night while listening for sounds projected be up and running by March according allocations to school districts in Gov. Brown’s cur- Hampton Court Palace for five of the ghosts of several of Henry to Dr. Jennifer Williams, Director of rent budget. Stay tuned for what this means to our of those days. Staying inside the the VIII's wives who he banished Administration Services. district in the next issue. palace walls gave the group from the palace to be beheaded! Page 6OBSERVER JANUARY 2014 Lego & Duplo Donations Sought by Library Calling all Lego and Duplo builders! The Fullerton Public Library Children’s Department needs your help! We are collecting new and used Lego and Duplo blocks to be used in our children's programs. Answer to Mid Dec. ID the Photo: Please bring donations to the Amerige Park Children's Department anytime during regular open library hours. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. What’s New The Fullerton Public Library is located at 353 W. Commonwealth I had just heard that even in Hawaii, on Ave. The Children’s Department is on the top of a volcano at least, sub-freezing the downstairs level. temperatures were the rule this week, so every State in the Union is feeling it. My mid-day, sunny walk downtown revealed OC Sierra Club a Valentine’s Day promotion. Next up is Singles Hike Easter, and even on a sunny day the prom- ise of Spring is a good sign. Every Tuesday Another good sign was at 122 N. Hike with our social group on this Harbor, #110. It was in the window of an regular weekly beginner's hike of 4-5 empty storefront and read “Terrace miles in the gentle hills of Fullerton. ID THE PHOTO: Skateboard Supply”. Behind the tempo- The slow to medium pace is great for Where is it and what is its name? rary sign was the proprietor Andrew beginners. Each week we rotate Can you ID this photo? Send your answer to Mike at: [email protected] Matthios, taking notes and making plans. through numerous trails in the area to It is always good to see a new retailer provide new experiences. Stay for the going for it in our downtown and Andrew optional dinner afterwards. On the The DOWNTOWN Report tells me his suppliers are lined up, permits last Tuesday of each month we have a are pending, and he plans to open the potluck dinner. The hike begins at with text & photos by Mike Ritto doors very soon. 4pm. Meet at the east end of Laguna Around the corner at 105 West Amerige Lake in Fullerton (from Harbor Blvd. Haunted Villa, Foods & Floods and a New Book I checked on Hapa Cupcakes. The sign go west on Hermosa Dr., left on When Mike Oates was putting Café Johnstown, Pennsylvania flood literally was the same as before and they were still Lakeside Dr. for ½ block and park on Hidalgo together he was visited by the Villa must have opened his creative floodgates not quite open so I went to their website, the street). Look for hikers on the east Ghost. I know this because I interviewed and the result is a publishing deal and dropped a line and went fishing for info. side of Lakeside Dr. Wear sturdy Mike along and many other Villa del Sol another chapter in his very creative life. The Grand Opening is scheduled for boots, bring water, flashlight. Leaders: proprietors, Ernie Chapman, Fullerton Believe me, I know how cringe-worthy that January 25th. I will be happy to make the Martin Kluck, Joel Ortmann, Chris police officers and long time residents for last sentence was but nobody said I could ‘sacrifice’ and head over for a taste test Lewis, Margee Hills, Houria Hall. an article I wrote way back in the scary not have fun with this. very soon, maybe I will see you there. Call host Sanford Opperman at 714- ‘90’s. It ended up being a first page story Mike also loves to travel, and he spent an While on Art Walk I noticed activity at 993-0651 for more information. Free. and parts of it have appeared in other books extensive amount of time touring Two Saucy Broads Pizza & Beer Parlor. and articles so it must be true. Perhaps we Johnstown. According to the author, “To Yes, they are now open at their new loca- will revisit that story next Halloween. For walk the same paths, breathe the same air, tion, 108 S. Highland across from now, you will be interested in knowing that touch the same ground as my characters Bootleggers. They were successful at their Mike has been busy on his own writing might have done, it’s a mental connection original spot down the road a piece and it project and his novel “Wade In The Water” that cannot be achieved any other way.” appears they will do even better here so will be released this April. I was not aware of this incredible story best of luck to you and welcome to down- What! A restaurant owner who has just myself and now I must know more, and so town. written his first novel? Mike is an accom- must you. So feel free to stop by Café The Opus Bank Lending Center at 200 plished musician and martial arts instruc- Hidalgo in Villa del Sol soon, have a fine W Commonwealth became available as tor who also loves to read the masters of the lunch or dinner, and find out how to get Opus consolidated their banking and leas- printed word. your copy of “Wade In The Water” avail- ing offices, vacating the building. We A PBS documentary on the 1889 able soon from Knox Robinson Publishing. hear the building will remain business offices. More on that soon and I sure hope I hear more between now and then HISTORY IS MADE - OR REVISED ning in front of the building. Even back then, El Camino Real would have been regarding a couple of other changes in our Thanks for the response to our historic there. I welcome any further comment, downtown- see you on the sidewalks of photo in the mid-December issue. Upon rebuttal, etc. This really does not change downtown Fullerton. further investigation, it appears the photo anything, we do have a number of very nice taken of George Amerige with horse & historic photos of the Amerige Brothers buggy was taken facing northeast, not due sales building but this does not appear to be north, so the small building in the photo is one of them. likely NOT the Amerige Brothers sales There must have been a number of simi- office as we have always thought. lar buildings in the area, perhaps it was a A high resolution computer screen common design that was used and slightly reveals a lot. By comparing the faint outline altered so it appeared more like an office of the hills in the background, it appears than a small home or farm building. What that they were actually Yorba Linda and other historic details might we unearth if Anaheim Hills. In addition, the siding on we put our minds to it? Perhaps you have the building appears to be running hori- some historic photos to share. Look for a zontally, not vertically, there are no exten- call for historic photos coming soon! sions on the front and there is no road run- JANUARY 2014 LOCAL NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 7 OCTA Purchases Open Space Property OCTA officials purchased the sixth other four acquired properties are located open space property in late December as in the Trabuco Canyon area and the sixth part of the Measure M2 Freeway one is in Brea. Approximately $4.5 mil- Environmental Mitigation Program. lion remains for additional acquisitions. To date, OCTA has acquired approxi- For additional information, please con- mately 1,150 acres of open space property tact Marissa Espino at (714) 560-5607. that will be permanently designated as The 510-acre West Coyote Hills in wilderness preserves. Fullerton was once designated as a priori- The 204-acre MacPherson property was ty property for acquisition through the purchased for approximately $2.5 million program, however, Chevron was not a and is located northwest of Rancho Santa willing seller so the property was removed Margarita in the Silverado-Modjeska area. from consideration. To be reconsidered The MacPherson property was identi- the application would have to be resub- fied as a priority conservation area because mitted. Hopefully the city has submitted of the diversity of habitat types found on an application. The Measure M2 the property, including chaparral, coastal Environmental Oversight Committee sage scrub, oak woodland, and native meets on Wed., Jan 15 at 9am at the grassland. This property is adjacent to OCTA headquarters and will discuss Orange County Parks open space proper- potential acquisitions in closed session. ties as well as Irvine Ranch Conservancy Meanwhile the city and Chevron are wildlands, enabling linkage to other key continuing closed door talks with no Demonstrators were arrested at the Rose Parade. PHOTO BY PAULA HADDAD-SKEEN ©2014 protected wildlands. reporting out to the public. The talks In Fall 2010, the OCTA Board of began shortly after the public voted down 19 Arrested at Rose Parade SeaWorld Protest Directors allocated a total of $42 million Chevron/Pacific Coast Homes develop- to purchase open space in Orange County ment proposal for the hills. Chevron still One hundred PETA (People for the was 12-year-old Rose McCoy who has during the first round of funding. The has a $1 million lawsuit against the city. Ethical Treatment of Animals ) members been a vocal advocate for the cause. held up signs advocating a boycott of PETA says that denying orca whales SeaWorld for it’s treatment of orca whales their rights to a family and their natural Warning: Thief Disguised as Edison Worker at this year’s New Year’s Day Rose Parade ocean home, forcing them to perform, On December 27, at 2:30pm, a male had to leave. The resident noticed that a in Pasadena. and keeping them confined to cramped suspect identifying himself as representing pair of blue shears was missing from the The demonstrators were very quiet and concrete tanks is cruel and causes them Southern California Edison, gained shed and also the bedroom drawers had then quickly popped up when the physical and psychological damage. entrance to a residence in the 530 block of been ransacked. Missing from the drawers SeaWorld Float appeared. Other protests Thirty-seven orcas held in captivity at Princeton Circle W. The suspect told the was $140 in cash, gift certificates and a preceeded the parade and demonstrators SeaWorld have died before the age of 30. resident that he needed to be alone in the pair of pearl earrings. Suspect is described handed out leaflets to explain what they In the wild the average life expectancy for house to check out the wiring. The resi- as a male, 5’10”, 160 pounds and about were protesting against. male orcas is 70 years (100 years for dent became suspicious and followed the 25 years of age. He was wearing a navy There were regular city officers and females). suspect outside when he suggested he had blue short sleeve shirt, black leather belt sherriffs in full riot gear everywhere. Go to www.peta.org to read the full to check the outside wiring as well. The with an Edison tag on it, blue jeans and Nineteen protestors were arrested when story including videos of what the group suspect seemed very inexperienced and sneakers. they sat down in front of the SeaWorld is protesting against. Go to then offered to assist the resident with If you see any suspicious activity, call “Sea of Surprises” float which depicted a www.peta.org/blog/new-year-seaworld- cleaning out the shed. The suspect then 911 or the Fullerton Police non-emer- happy family of three orcas leaping in the rose-parade/ to see videos of the parade entered the shed and told the resident he gency number at (714) 738-6700. sea. One of the demonstrators arrested arrests. Fullerton Police Citizen’s Academy Road Construction Standard & Poor Rates Southern California Gas Company The Fullerton Police Department began conducting major construction dis- County Credit as Stable Citizen's Academy starts January 22nd at rupting roads in early December which is 6pm. This is an exciting 10-week program A recovering local economy and “very currently 62.5% funded. expected to extend through February. that meets each Wed. night and exposes strong” management practices led to a “This is a welcome acknowledgement There will be significant disruptions to participants to the various functions of recent upgrade to Orange County’s credit- of the hard work by county leadership to traffic flow on Harbor Blvd, Bastanchury, the department. Participants meet the worthiness by national rating agency make the best of a bad situation,” Board Valencia Mesa Dr., Balboa Ave. and W. Chief of Police, hear from gang and nar- Standard & Poor’s. of Supervisors Chairman Shawn Nelson Valley View at Brea Blvd. through cotic detectives, crime scene investigators, The county’s issuer credit rating went said. “Our financial challenge is serious February mostly on weekdays between K9 officers, SWAT operators and have an to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-,’ while its rating on out- but we are managing it.” 7am and 5pm and some Saturdays. Call opportunity to use the PRISM simulator. standing general obligation debt went to The S&P ratings analysis said the coun- Tina Javid, with the Southern California Contact Community Services Officer ‘AA-‘ from ‘A+’ in action taken late last ty’s outlook is stable and not expected to Gas Company at (714) 319-1777 with Juanita Juarez at (714) 738-6836 if you month. The new ratings are within S&P’s be revised within the next two years. questions. “high quality” range. Additionally, the “The stable outlook reflects our view of would like to participate. agency noted that the county has no vari- the county's very strong economy and able-rate debt. adequate budgetary flexibility, which is The upgrades came despite continued supported by very strong management concern about the county’s budget flexi- conditions,” the S&P ratings report said. bility and large pension obligation. The “We believe the county will maintain county must begin repaying $150 million reserves that include a set-aside of in vehicle license fee revenues to the State amounts due to the state … and very beginning next fiscal year. The Orange strong liquidity.” County Employee Retirement System is Page 8FULLERTON OBSERVER LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 2014 Acidizing Wells in Fullerton Six wells in the Bastanchury and State College area are being stimulated by Breitburn Operating LP using the acidizing method. •799 East Coyote Hualde Fee #25 Well rework start: 9/23/2013 Method: Acidizing Nearest residence: 77 ft at Trenton Court 92835 •885 Hualde Fee #21 Well rework start: 10/17/2013 Method: Acidizing (preforation) Nearest residence: 111 ft. at Harrison Circle 92835 •1079 EC-Hole 87 Well rework start: 12/02/2013 Method: Acidizing Nearest residence: 320 ft. at Ashwood Circle 92835 •995 Hole 83 Well rework start: 11/13/2013 Method: Acidizing (perforating) Nearest residence: 390 ft. at Tyler Dr. 92835 •793 Hole 41 Well rework start: 09/20/2013 Method: Acidizing Crews in hazmat gear worked around the clock for four days to clean up the spill. PHOTOS JERE GREENE 1/5/2014 Nearest residence 800 ft. Oil Spill at Fullerton Creek •An interactive map showing locations at Skyline Dr. 92831 ARE THERE MORE IN OUR FUTURE? continued from frontpage and production details of Breitburn and •888 East Coyote Hole 80 other wells in Fullerton and all of south- Well rework start: 10/18/2013 The Observer asked for a copy of tests of Fullerton Creek and is less than 200 yards ern California is available on the South Method: Acidizing the substance and was told by the repre- away from the clean-up site. Coast Air Quality Management District Nearest residence: 641 ft. sentative that Fish & Wildlife is mandat- “Many people were still celebrating the well stimulation mapping project. Go to at Threewoods Lane 92831 ed to clean up but does not do testing. holidays and school was not in session so http://baldwinhillsoilwatch.org/action- She suggested the paper could contact the the park, creek and greenbelt area had lots center/sc-aqmd-rule-1148-2-maps/ Fracking oil company for test results. Breitburn did of people visiting. It is not unusual to find No fracking is reported in Fullerton so not return calls from the paper. kids and young people in and around the Special thanks to Mary O’Neil and the far, but just north of town in the Firestone According to the city, Breitburn report- creek. Parents take their kids to the park other readers who alerted the paper about Scout Reservation (north of E. Lambert ed that 98% of the substance released was and had no reason to believe there was the spill which we would not have Road 92831), Linn Operating has fracked water. But what was in the water that any type of hazard nearby,” said one otherwise known about and to Claire three wells and is fracking a forth. There is required four 24/7 days of hazmat homeowner. Schlotterbeck who sent links where also one location in Brea west of the 57 cleanup was not divulged. more information on wells and and two in Yorba Linda listed. See the Several nearby neighbors said they were •Additional information on acidizing acidizing could be found. AQMD link at left for more info. disturbed that the city had posted no is available at: http://thenextgenera- warning signs around the area and espe- tion.org/blog/post/monterey-shale-series- cially at Acacia Park which borders distracted-by-fracking)

Above: Caution tape around spill source at Bastanchury and State College. At Left: A worker sprays something in the water of the creek while others in a boat, lay absorbent material on the surface. Below Left: Substance from the creek is sucked up into a tanker truck. Below: Chainlink fencing around a constant water leak ongoing since May 2013 at Mountain View Park across the street from the oil spill source. JANUARY 2014 LOCAL NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 9

Annual Maintenance Costs & Funding What is Sewer Enterprise Gas Tax Infrastructure? • Public Works operations...... $3.2 million • Street Maintenance...... $ 850,000 (cleaning, root trimming, • Traffic Signal Maintenance...... $ 190,000 Streets & Pavement hydro-jetting, FOG, etc) • Street Lights (& energy)...... $ 776,000 •66.3 miles arterial streets •224.4 miles residential streets Water Fund Measure M-2 • 36 miles alleys • Transmission & Distribution...... $2.7 million • Signal operational management...... $ 60,000 • 15.7 million sq. ft. sidewalks (including repairs) • 468 miles curb and gutter • Production & Storage...... $1.065 million OTHER MAJOR UPCOMING PROJECTS • 150 signalized intersections • Water quality...... $1.5 million •Railroad grade separations • 6,600 street lights • Site landscape maintenance...... $ 230,000 •St. College Blvd...... +$75 million • 1.25 million sq. ft. surface parking lots •Raymond Ave...... $112 million Subsurface systems Sanitation Funds •St. College reconstruction (Annual maintenance & operational) • 300 miles of water mains • NPDES compliance...... $ 475,000 • potential $3.5 million project • 2,345 fire hydrants • Street sweeping...... $ 900,000 •Water system upgrade/rehab (2014-2018) • 12,124 water valves • Storm drain...... • 12 pump stations (36 booster pumps) $1.3 million • Well 7 Replace...... $1.7 million • Tree trimming...... • 15 reservoirs (67.5 million gal. = 3 days) $1.3 million • Tank Farm Coating.$ 850,000 (approximately 1/3 of the city’s • 320 miles sewer mains • Water Quality...... $ 300,000 trees are trimmed per year) • 68 miles storm drains • Laguna Pumps...... $ 500,000 • Median & parkway...... • 3000 catch basins $ 560,000 • Lower Acacia Roof...$ 350,00 Structures NFRASTRUCTURE HE OOD AD • 33 buildings (PD, CH, Library, CC, etc. I : T G & B Infrastructure total area = 350,000 sq. ft. Continued from frontpage $175,000 in General Funds for each of Power Point • 6 parking structures (750,000 sq. ft.) the next five years to use on the streetlight • 6 fire stations Dedicated funding for critical city serv- The information in this replacements. Staff is also applying for • Fullerton Airport (86 acre site) ices seems to work whereas putting repairs report and more is state grants hoping to receive $125,000 off through “deferred maintenance” cre- available online for the next two years for upgrades. Recreation & related improvements ates an overload of funding issues down www.cityoffullerton.com Cost savings included holding off on • 54 parks (170 acres) the line. Once there, go to replacement of things like carpeting and • 934 acres of fields and medians The council’s recent approval of a water Departments, Public windows which are holding up better than • 30 miles of recreational trails rate increase will provide the funds for the Works, then Engineering expected; looking for grants; and repairing • 40,000 street trees long-term repair and replacement pro- and Projects. streets at the same time as sewer and water gram for water system mains and related mains are replaced to prevent costs of dig- assets. Critical upcoming water system ging streets more than once. “If upgrades include a new reser- you have a bad water system Solar Incentive Program for Property Owners voir, and replacement of a city your street will be fixed first,” With the vision of creating a strong credit it is already discounted from the well located in Anaheim. The Without said Hoppe. solar community in Orange County, local out of pocket cost. Sullivan will also pay current 5-year plan includes increased The city’s 5-year Capital business Sullivan Solar Power is offering up to $2000 for this option. $1.7 million in water system funding the Improvement Program (CIP) cash incentives in addition to the federal repairs for fiscal year 2013-14, 3. Financing option. This is where you condition of acquires, repairs, or replaces the tax credit to property owners countywide and $5.2 million in 2014-15. can own the system but requires nothing major assets needed for the city who participate in the company’s recently The condition of Fullerton’s Fullerton’s out of pocket as well. We have a 12-year to deliver services to residents launched Orange County Solar Program. streets is another major chal- streets will loan at a 2.99% rate and you will also and businesses. The work The innovative yearlong program lenge. Funding for routine receive the federal tax credit of 30% of the decline includes maintenance, repair and launched January 1st, and allows residents repairs comes almost exclu- system cost. Sullivan will also pay up to to “poor” replacement of the water and in the County of Orange to go solar for sively from Measure M-2 and $2000 for this option. sewer systems, repair and main- no upfront cost and receive substantial Federal/State Gas Tax. Over by 2017. tenance of buildings, streets, cash-back awards for their involvement. “As project developers it is our job to the past ten years the city has curbs, sidewalks, alleys, parks, The program which was created and is walk homeowners through the different repaired or reconstructed 31.4 miles of and trees plus major projects like the rail- run and managed by Sullivan Solar Power options available and find out what best streets. The current plan includes funding road grade separations. Keeping these is modeled similarly to the previous state suits their needs by educating them,” says of $4.95 million for arterial street repair things in good shape is part of what makes program whereby early adopters receive David Savarese, Sullivan’s Director of and $3.57 million for residential street Fullerton a pleasant place to live. the highest incentives. The program, Project Development. “We are looking at repairs. (This does not include some pend- Public Works is looking at instituting a which runs through December 31, 2014, ROI and also the best design for the roof ing one-time revenues which, if they materi- webpage similar to Santa Rosa’s interactive is structured into three phases, and as space. We go above and beyond most alize, could be added.) The Gas Tax and CIP Project page which maps out and milestones are reached, incentive amounts other companies. The Project Developer Measure M2 will provide about one half gives information on all the current pub- will drop by tiered amounts. With pro- will get up on the roof and take measure- of the needed match leaving about a half lic works projects in the city. gram incentives currently in phase one, ments and shade readings to make sure million per year for the remaining arterial At the end of the presentation the typical resident who signs up will the system will produce what we are guar- streets unfunded. Councilwoman Jan Flory vocalized what receive a payment of $2,000. anteeing. We are one of the only compa- “To have “good” to “very-good” rated everyone listening was thinking. “This nies who gives the homeowner 25 years of streets we would need to spend $31.6 mil- report is a work of art and the most com- THERE ARE A FEW OPTIONS AVAILABLE free monitoring and a production guaran- lion a year. We aren’t going to get that,” prehensive we have ever received. I appre- IN THE MARKET WHEN YOU tee.” said Hoppe. To improve to the “fair” level ciate the way you identified the problems CONSIDER GOING SOLAR. Sullivan Solar Power is a turnkey solar would take about $12.5 million per year. and challenges now it’s our job to work system provider that delivers solar electric Without increased funding the condition 1. No money of pocket $0 down 20 with you. You have given us the info and projects from concept to completion. The of streets will decline to “poor” by 2017. year lease. You can go solar for $0 money there is no question that you know what company has installed over 18,000,000 Another upcoming very expensive proj- out of pocket and get paid up to $2000 you are talking about.” She suggested watts of solar power ranging from small- ect is replacing the city’s aging 6,600 street from Sullivan Solar Power. We design a posting it online and Dir. Hoppe agreed scale residential to large-scale commercial lights (some of which are over 60 years old system that will eliminate your electric bill that would be done. and municipal systems. and include parts are no longer made) and completely and get you into a much lower The above is just an excerpt of the pres- Sullivan Solar Power was founded by converting to energy-saving versions. This monthly payment. You are basically entation. See the full power-point review Dan Sullivan in 2004 and has a long- will save the city money in the longterm. becoming your own utility company and on the city website standing A-plus rating with the Better Edison offers grants to partially fund con- will not be subject to the rate increases www.cityoffullerton.com (once there go Business Bureau, with no complaints filed version but it would only cover a small from the utility. You save money from day to Depts, Public Works, Engineering, and since the business began. The firm has fraction of the city’s costs. By using Park one. The system is insured, warrantied, Projects) or by using the direct link: been named one of the fastest growing Dwelling Funds for some facility repair at and protected by the leasing company for http://www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/p energy companies in the nation by Inc. parks, staff has been able to free up the entire 20 years and the price per kilo- ublic_works/engineering/projects.asp watt hour does not change for the entire Magazine and services all of Southern 20 years. California. Regardless of project size and STREET RECONSTRUCTION/ WATER & SEWER PROJECTS scope, Sullivan is committed to delivering 2. Prepaid lease. This option allows the best products and the most qualified PROJECTS CURRENT YEAR 2014-2019 2019-2024 you to make a one time payment and professionals to its customers. Sullivan Street Reconstruction 5.8 miles 18.9 miles 13.7 miles eliminate your electric bill for the next 20 Solar Power holds CA State License: C10- years with no monthly payments. The sys- 839077. Visit sullivansolarpower.com, Water Mainline 2.2 miles 14.0 miles 27.6 miles tem is insured, warrantied, and protected call 1-800-SULLIVAN or go to Sewer Mainline 3.2 miles 10.1 miles 10.9 miles by the leasing company for the entire 20 www.OCSolarProgram.com to learn years. You do not receive the federal tax more. Page 10 FULLERTON OBSERVER NEW YEARS EVE FUN DOWNTOWN JANUARY 2014

First Night Fullerton New Years Eve a Fun Time for All Photos by Jere Greene (unless otherwise attributed) by all during an evening featuring live music, skating rink, 20,000 came out to enjoy the festivities at Fullerton’s vendors, carnival games, bounce houses, a tiny cheerful red annual New Year’s Eve party downtown. The event was train, strolling performers and more. The evening ended Above: A 12-foot tall English woman on stilts canceled last year due to budget constraints. Fun was had with a spectacular fireworks display at midnight. Happy amazed the kids. PHOTO PATTY SEGOVIA-KRAUSE New Year! Below: Whole families enjoyed dancing to the live music playing at the Plaza Stage and at several other venues.

Above: The Goldfish Toss was a big hit and winners got to take home a new pet.

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Then, the using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures. bonding material, which consists of compos- We are committed to providing you and your ite resins carefully matched to the natural color loved ones with excellent dentistry. JANUARY 2014 YOUTH COLUMNISTS & BOOKS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 11 Teen World WHAT ARE YOU READING? by Amanda Lara Kathleen Faher Book Review Republic give them a cure, or they will invade with their powerful ally, the Confederate Teen Appropriate New Year Resolutions Nations of Africa. The Republic’s ally, the technologically As Christmas lights and holiday for the upcoming year. I compiled a Champion powerful and morally obsessed, Antarctica, is banners are torn from window dis- list of teen-appropriate resolutions by Marie Lu withholding help until a cure is found. Aden plays and neighborhood rooftops, I for consideration: begs June to contact Day and ask if the can't help but be a little sad. New Champion, by Marie Lu, is the thrilling 1) Study more for a subject you Republic could experiment on Day’s younger Year's Day - or, more accurately for conclusion to the Legend Trilogy. Legend and struggle in, and strive for an A in the brother Eden, one of the children that was me, the halfway point of the school Prodigy, the earlier books in the series, are class, even if you pull out some of abducted and given the plague so they could year - has just passed. Many of us are filled with adventure and suspense. Lu had a your hair in the process. spread it to the Colonies along the warfront. dreading returning to the usual toil of difficult task ahead of her when it came to He believes that Eden holds the key to find- school and work, but when the clock 2) Get outside more. Walk the dog, writing a gripping conclusion. Which is ing the cure. But June is unsure that Day will struck midnight and I had sparkling run to the park, climb a mountain, exactly what she delivers in Champion. let Aden use his brother cider, a thought wandered into my etc. Set in a dystopian world, to experiment on. Day the United States has bro- brain: How often to people my age 3) Help around the house. Take and June decide to work ken in half; the west is now make New Year's resolutions? out the garbage, wash the laundry, together to delay the the Republic of America, Personally, I make a few halfheart- pick up that empty water bottle in Colonies’ invasion. ruled by a dictator called ed ones every time January 1st rolls the corner of your room - even Beautifully written the Elector. In the east is around: This year I'll do more dishes, though you have no idea how it got with intense and sus- the Colonies, a country I'll eat healthier and I swear, this will there - and recycle it. penseful scenes, Lu shows be the year I open that SAT prep controlled by four ruthless 4) Be positive. Have a brighter out- her talent for creating the book and study diligently until I corporations. look on the world as a whole, and try detailed world of June dream about geometry. I'm shamed June, once the Republic’s to maintain that attitude even when and Day. Every character to admit that none of them ever real- military prodigy, meets the you've been stuck in traffic for a cou- is complex and developed ly pan out. young street vigilante, Day. ple hours. throughout the series. But what kind of resolutions could She falls in love with him The only character that high schoolers make? Most of us It's not much, and there's definite- and joins him to fight Lu lost direction with don't really have to deal with con- ly room for a boatload of others, but against the Republic. was Tess, Day’s friend cerns that our elders need to address; if you want, try on one or two for at Unexpectedly, the Elector from the streets of Los not to mention most New Year's res- least a little while. These resolutions dies and his son, Aden, Angeles. In Legend, she olutions - such as work-related con- are the baby ones, the first few that takes his place. Allied with was a child that Day took cerns - are often not applicable to the we'll make before we graduate high the Patriots, a group of care of. In Prodigy, she is 18-and-under age group. school and are forced to consider rebels, June and Day make somehow transformed Yet somehow, the idea of a resolu- more serious ones in the future. Do it plans to assassinate the new Elector. But, after into a young woman in a matter of a few tion to better one's life - whether it just for fun, even. June discovers the real reason why the Patriots weeks and is suddenly in love with Day. Now begins at New Year's or not - seems I'll be trying out numbers 3 and 4. are determined to kill the Elector she prevents in Champion, she has accepted that Day loves very grown-up. As a teen who is con- Wish me luck. the assassination attempt. June and has let it go. It seems as though Lu stantly striving to catapult herself And this year, I really will open that June and Day decide to work with Aden to didn't know what to do with Tess after the into adulthood as soon as possible, SAT prep book. bring about change within the Republic. At first book. Tess’ poorly written character only the small independence I might feel the end of Prodigy, Day is told by doctors that serves to create drama or move the plot for- by making a decision on my own is a Amanda Lara is a local high school junior. he has a dangerous brain tumor due to the She's planning a career as a literary agent. ward. lure enough for me to better myself Republic experimenting on him as a child and Aside from Tess, all the other characters are that he has only a few months to live. consistent and intriguing, especially Day. The Deciding not to tell June, Day encourages her book shifts the point of view between June to accept Aden’s offer to work as one of his and Day. They both have their own unique Top Authors Speak at Library’s advisors. voice narrating the chapters, which a lot of Distinguished Speaker Series Now in Champion, Day and June have fall- other authors have difficulty with. The sci- en out of contact with each other for the past ence behind Day’s tumor and the virus is eight months and Day’s illness increasingly vague and feels contrived, however, due to the Susan Orlean’s lively accounts of Orlean’s talk will be followed by a inhibits him. Meanwhile, June and Aden’s the unexpected have garnered a movie book-signing. Books will be available book’s merits, is easily overlooked. Though relationship gradually progresses. the ending feels rather abrupt, Champion is adaptation and scores of good for purchase at the event. Go to Aden tells her that the ongoing war with reviews. Orlean will share some of www.susanorlean.com for more on successful is bringing a satisfying conclusion the Colonies has taken a turn for the worse. to a fantastic series. her finds - including the true story of the author. His father secretly experimented with plagues Rin-Tin-Tin - on Sunday, February 2 The movie rights to Legend have been and, before his death, sent out a deadly virus bought by CBS Films. Marie Lu has helped at 2pm at Fullerton Public Library, Elizabeth George the bestselling to attack the Colonies troops. 353 W. Commonwealth. mystery author will reveal some of the write the screenplay. No cast or release date When Aden came to power, the Colonies has been announced yet. Orlean’s The Orchid Thief inspired thrills of writing when she speaks on and the Republic agreed to end the war, but the Oscar-nominated film Sunday, February 23, at 2pm at Kathleen Faher is a senior at Troy High now the virus is taking its toll on the interested in pursuing a career as a Adaptation. Her most recent book is a Fullerton Public Library, as part of Colonies’ people. They demand that the biography of the canine actor Rin- the library’s Distinguished Speaker writer or an editor. Tin-Tin. Orlean’s work as a journalist Series. has included articles in Rolling Stone, George’s “Inspector Lynley” novels Esquire, and Vogue. She is a staff have been adapted by the BBC and A Notice from Jon Dobrer About His New Book writer for The New Yorker. broadcast on PBS as The Inspector Orlean’s subjects are varied, but Lynley Mysteries. She is one of only I am thrilled to let you know that my latest because it's probably filled with toxins) And never fail to fascinate: a female bull- two American writers whose novels book is finally out and available. With my my own personal favorite, the clarion call to fighter, tween-age boys, and, of have been adapted for PBS’s Mystery! usual subtlety, I titled it Scared Witless--the passivity: IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO course, orchid thieves. Orlean says Her novels have not only topped Use & Misuse of Fear. In the book I look, with LATE! she always knew what she wanted to bestseller lists internationally, they some humor and irony, at how our society With politics cynically using xenophobia be: “Someone who wrote long stories have also earned prestigious awards, manipulates us with fear and insecurity and and homophobia, we are being trained to fear about interesting things, rather than including the Agatha Award and the how we buy into it--taking the "Other." That "Other" may news stories about short-lived Anthony Award. drugs for anxiety and searching change, but there will always be events.” A Cal State Fullerton graduate for scary movies, roller-coasters some Other to make us feel inse- with a master’s in and Xtreme sports. cure. There are certainly real Counseling/Psychology, George From products pitched to us threats to our society and to each began her professional life as a based on convincing us that we of us, but our fears seldom are in teacher, and won the Orange would look terrible and smell proportion to our actuarial risks. County Teacher of the Year worse without them, to the So, have I told you enough for Award for her work with remedi- politics of insecurity, we are you to order my book or so al students. whipsawed by fears, often much that you feel you've read it George’s talk will be followed unrelated to any reasonable already? You will let me know! by a book-signing. Books will be likelihood of their being real- Cheers for a Happy New Year! available for purchase at the ized. All around us Cassandras, Jon event. of various stripes, cry out their apocalyptic prophecies of Copies are $18.50 post paid, Call 714-738-6327 or email impending doom: The Sky is Falling. The and I'm happy to either sign or personally [email protected] Seas are Rising! The Economy is Failing!! inscribe your copy (or better yet, copies). for more info on these events. China Will Eat our Lunch!!! (But it's okay Order by going to: www.dobrer.com or emailing Jon at [email protected] Page 12 FULLERTON OBSERVER ART NEWS JANUARY 2014

CALIFORNIA INDIAN EXHIBIT AT THE ARBORETUM

Filled with historic and contemporary photographs, food speci- mens, memoirs, recipes, baskets and other artifacts, Seaweed, Salmon, and Manzanita Cider: A California Indian Feast is a new statewide traveling exhibition from the Grace Hudson Museum and Exhibit Envoy. The exhibit, which opens at Fullerton Arboretum on January 26 and runs through March 23rd features foods important in the lives of Native Californians including fish, shellfish, seaweed, meat, vegetables, berries, fruits, flowers, nuts, seeds, and salt. This delicious look at Native foods is based on the Heyday Books publication "Seaweed, Salmon, and Manzanita Cider: A California Indian Feast" by Margaret Dubin and Sara-Larus Tolley (2008), a delightful and The Hupa People CSUF Art Alliance Scholarships sometimes startling compendium of Art Alliance, the support group for the College of the Arts & Dept. of Visual Arts at Native American cuisine (the most CSUF, awarded the 2013 scholarships at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon for faculty authentic local food around). and members in December. Maricela Alvarado, Assistant Dean, organized the whole Sherrie Smith-Ferri, Director of the event with decorated tables, music, visuals of all the art and many other unsung chores Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah associated with this affair. Scholarships went to the following students: (www.gracehudsonmuseum.org), curated this exhibition in consultation with her • Florence Arnold Scholarship: • Myrt Prukiss Scholarship: aunt, Kathleen Rose Smith, a California Vivian Oh & Kelsey McSweeney Victoria Laymon & Melissa Scrivner Indian artist and a member of the Coast • John & Flora Olsen Scholarship: • Tribute Fund Graduate Grants: Miwok and Dry Creek Pomo tribes. Diego Grimaldi for Animation & Prisca Langlais & Laura Hoffman Smith-Ferri notes how much fun it was Christina Will for Graphic Design • Cota Alumni Association Award: to put the exhibit together. "It brought • Junior Transfers Scholarships: Brandon Harris back lots of good memories of getting Kimberly Pascual & Mitchell Wong • Jerry Samuelson Scholarship: together with the family to spend time at • Millie & Dale Hallberg Award: Carose Le & Niv Ginat the coast harvesting abalone, mussels and Anne Nguyen, Kelly Reiter, • Lee Freedman Foundation: seaweed, or going to pick berries. And of and Stephen Graham. AWARD: Kaitrin Matthews course, it brings back recollections of some great meals eaten together. I found I would get really hungry if I worked too long a stretch of time on the exhibit." "Our foods were (and still are) as varied as the land- "Despite The traveling exhibition scape, as are our methods of missionization, includes historic and contem- preparing them," states porary California Indian bas- Kathleen Rose Smith. "We Mexican land kets and other artifacts used to ate them raw. We roasted, grants, the hunt, gather and process boiled, baked, leached, Russian quest California Indian native foods; steeped, dried, fried, for sea otters, historic and contemporary canned and stored them." framed photographs of The book and the exhibit and American California Indian peoples and contain harvesting instruc- expansionism, informative text panels. tions and recipes for many we are still There are tear-off recipe pads of some ways to enjoy delicious foods, including here." Huckleberry Bread, Pine California Indian foods for Nut Soup, Rose Hip or exhibit visitors to take home. Elderberry Syrup, Peppernut Balls, and The exhibit also contains preserved or Ingeniously Roasted Barnacles. processed examples of types of California Modern California Indians have Indian foods (jars of kippered salmon, retained much of the precious plant and dried manzanita berries, dried seaweed, animal knowledge of their ancestors, and different types of acorns). are in a process of recovering even more. The exhibit was funded by the Dry FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER "Despite missionization, Mexican land Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, 301 N. Pomona at Wilshire, Fullerton 714-738-6545 grants, the Russian quest for sea otters, Mendocino County Office of Education, and American expansionism, we are still California Exhibition Resources Alliance MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR II here," states Smith. "We knew (and still (now Exhibit Envoy), and the Sun House OPENING RECEPTION SAT. JAN. 18, 6-9PM know) the land with an intimacy that Guild. For more information, please visit results from countless interactions." www.exhibitenvoy.org. The opening night of the new exhibit •FOYER GALLERY is showing artwork by “Memories of WWII” will include an Jonathan Martinez “The Endangered” exhibit preview, curator’s talk, refresh- which demonstrates the beauty and seren- ments, live entertainment and more. The ity of endangered and threatened animals. photos making up this exhibit are cour- “Despite the power these creatures posess tesy of the Associated Press which offered they have become fragile and vulnerable,” Americans a daily view of the war through says Martinez. “My goal is to raise aware- photographs by its own photographers ness of the situation these animals are in. and by photographers in the U.S. Armed It is through my art I hope to educate Services, as well as images from the world people and bring consciousness to a very press that otherwise would not have been pressing cause.” seen. The best of these images make up •STROLLER BRIGADE, a free program for this exhibition. Tour development by toddlers and preschoolers features docent- Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, Kansas led games, stories and crafts in the gallery. City, Missouri. $10 admission/free for Every Wednesday January 22 through museum members April 9th, from 10am to noon. JANUARY 2014 THEATER NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 13

MAVERICK THEATER REVIEWED by Mark Rosier 110 E. Walnut Ave., Fullerton Tickets: 714-526-7070 www.mavericktheater.com •LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO takes advantage of their preconceptions NIGHT by Eugene O’Neill, directed in this thoughtful comedy-drama. Flan by Joe Parrish plays through Feb. 1st, and Ouisa Kittredge are a married cou- Fri. & Sat. at 8pm; Sun. at 4pm. 1957 ple who have built highly successful Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner careers as art dealers catering to At Left: playwright O’Neill sold Random House Manhattan’s upper crust. The William the text of this intensely autobiographi- Kittredges are entertaining friends one Crisp as cal 1941 play on the proviso that the evening when a young black man Sweeney play not be produced during his life- named Paul appears at their door saying Todd and time. Set in New England the story he’s a close friend of their children, with takes place in the space of one day whom he attended boarding school He Dyan showing the tortured family back- says he’s just been mugged and needs to Hobday as ground which created the elusive yet get off the street for a moment. Flan Mrs Lovette magnificent talent of the author. The and Ouisa invite him in and are imme- perform characters come to life with an almost diately taken by Paul’s charm and intel- through frightening fidelity; it is doubtful if any ligence. He offers to prepare dinner, Feb. 8. work in the theatre has ever been writ- regales them with stories of his father, ten with such first-person authority. Sidney Poitier, and ends up spending $20 (students $10 w/ID) 13 & up the night at their apartment. However, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street •SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION the next morning Flan and Ouisa dis- Mysterium Theater on Dodge Ave. in copia of blood, murder but most memo- by John Guare, directed by Gary Krinke cover they’ve been had. Paul is actually a Santa Ana opens its 2014 season in blood rable highly-skilled vocal performances. opens Feb. 7 and plays thru Feb. 23rd, con artist from the streets and his curdling excitable fashion with the Stephen Among the musical highlights of the sec- Fri. & Sat. at 8pm; Sun. at 5pm (except actions are beginning to have serious Sondheim (book by Hugh Wheeler) musical ond act include "By the Sea" by Mrs. for Saturday Feb 22 shows are at 6pm & consequences. $20 ($10 for students). thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Lovett and Todd,” “Not While I'm 8pm. Two socialites find their view of Strong language & nudity. 17 and up. Of Fleet Street. The musical incarnation, Around" by Tobias and Mrs. Lovett, and the world changed when a young man originally appearing on Broadway in 1979, “City on Fire / Searching" by the ensemble STAGES THEATER is based on the 1973 non-musical previous Johanna, Anthony, Todd, Mrs. Lovett and 400 E. Commonwealth, Fullerton version of the same name written by Beggar Woman. Tickets: 714-525-4484 www.stagesoc.org Christopher Bond. Sweeney Todd:The Demon Barber Of Fleet Set in nineteenth century England the Street is a daring undertaking by •A FUNNY THING HAPPENED •UPCOMING AUDITIONS dark narrative centers around Benjamin Director/Producer Marla Ladd, Musical ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Loot on Sat., Jan 18th, 10am - 1pm. Barker (aka Sweeney Todd) who has come Director Brian Sherick and Choreographer music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Satirical masterpiece written by Joe back to London after being sent away fif- Sonya Randall. The creative team pulls off book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Orton follows the fortunes of two teen years prior for crimes he did not com- this endeavor admirably and skillfully aided Gelbart, directed by Robert Tully. young thieves. mit - alongside a young sailor named by scenic designer Eugene Mcdonald, sce- Opens Jan. 13 and plays Fri. & Sat. at The American Dream on Sat., Jan. Anthony Hope. Barker (taking the persona nic artist Andrew Ortero and elaborate cos- 8pm, Sun. at 2pm. A wild and bawdy 25th, 10am- 1pm. An examination of of Sweeney Todd) enters the Meat Pie Shop tumes by Pandora Spock. Director Marla romp through ancient Rome, by way of the American Scene and the substitu- owned by Mrs Lovette, and soon learns of Ladd paints a dark and visually pleasing vaudeville features music, togas, gratu- tion of artifical for real values in our the apparent suicide of the wife he left picture that is sure to provide nourishment itous violence, revisionist history. society written by Edward Albee. behind due to her victimization at the for all of the senses. hands of Judge Turpin the very judge who William Crisp as Sweeney Todd and CHANCE THEATER sent Benjamin away, who now takes care of Dyan Hobday as Mrs Lovette are as 5552 E. La Palma, Anaheim Hills the infant daughter Benjamin was forced to dynamic a duo as you are ever to find in Tickets: 714-777-3033 www.chancetheater.com leave behind fifteen years previous. Orange County musical theater. They •GRAND OPENING GALA for our abstinence make the heart grow fonder? Barker (Todd) vows vengeance on the exude masterful song stylings and their Bold New Home Sat. Jan. 25 from 7pm Athens University is in the midst of a judge and the colorful inhabitants of the stage chemistry is undeniable. Adam to 9pm. Call Erika C. Miller at 714- thirty-year losing streak, so Lyssie J. and town. Among the musical highlights of the Bradley Clinton as Anthony Hope and 970-0592 if you would like to attend her girl-power posse won’t “give it up” first act include "Worst Pies In London" by Rachel Charest Bertram as Johanna illumi- this exclusive event for special friends of to their basketball-playing boyfriends Mrs Lovette, "Green Finch and Linnet nate in the romantic center piece of the the Chance. until they win a game. The hilarious Bird" by Joanna, "Pirelli's Entrance" by tale. Other noteworthy performances •LYSISTRATA JONES music by dialogue and upbeat score from five- Pirelli, and "Pretty Women" by Todd and include, but are not limited to, Stan Lewis Flinn, book by Douglas Carter time Tony nominated playwright Beane Judge Turpin. Morrow as Pirelli, Nathan Phan as Tobias Beane, directed by Kari Hayter, opens and Flinn is an electric combination of The plot grows decadently darker as Mrs Ragg, and Kaitlyn Tice as Beggar Woman. February 7 and plays thru March 9th, Mean Girls, Glee, and Pitch Perfect. Lovette, unbeknownst to the townfolk, Stephen Soundheim's Sweeney Todd will Fri. & Sat. at 8pm; Sun. at 7pm. Does Teens and Adults only. takes the victims of Todd's revenge-spree not be everybody's slice of pie due to the and bakes them into meat pies, which violent and morbid subject matter of the causes a revitalization of her shop. The only story, but, those who savor a tasty pie with STAGE DOOR REPERTORY THEATER downside is the repeated trespassing of a a suspenseful aftertaste will most certainly 1045 N. Armando St., Anaheim seemingly troubled Beggar Woman. enjoy this slice of well-done musical the- Tickets: 714-630-7378 www.stagedoorrep.org Todd's daughter Johanna, after spurning ater. Sweeney Todd is double cast and per- •CURTAINS book by Rupert stage the entire cast & crew are suspects. the Judge's increasing advances is shipped formances continue weekends through Holmes, music by John Kander, lyrics Enter a local detective, who just hap- off to a lunatic asylum. As the body count February 8th. by Fred Ebb, concept by Peter Stone, pens to be a musical theatre fan. $24 grows the well-paced suspenseful intensity Tickets are available by calling 714-505- directed by Nick Charles, musical direc- ($20 for military, seniors & students increases boldly and culminates in a cornu- 3454 or going to mysteriumtheater.com. tion by Nathaniel Brown, choreo- with ID) graphed by Lindsay Martin, opens Jan. •AUDITIONS for “Heaven Can 25 and plays thru Feb. 22, Fri. & Sat. at Wait” will be held Sun., Jan. 26 at noon 8pm; Sun. at 7pm. (Sun. matinee at and Mon., Jan 27 at 7pm. No appoint- 2pm on Feb. 9). It’s the brassy, bright, ment necessary. Bring headshot and and promising year of 1959. Boston’s resume. Cold readings from the script. Colonial Theatre is host to the opening Performance dates in March & April. performance of a new musical. When Rehearsals begin Feb. 10th. All roles the leading lady mysteriously dies on open. Non-Equity Production. No pay.

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Contemporary Korean Paper Art at the Muckenthaler

The 2014 season opening event at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center will fea- ture Hanji: Contemporary Korean Paper Art. The free opening reception takes place Thursday, February 6th at 6:30pm. The exhibit is curated by Linda Kim and Chung Lee and sponsored by the Lynn J. Gallery. a variety of unexpected ways for the 21st Hanji, traditional handmade Korean Century. paper, is renowned for its fine quality and The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is durability. Artists Young Hoon Kim, located at 1201 W. Malvern (just west of Dong Hyun Chung, Soon Ok Ahn, Jong the Euclid/Malvern corner) in Fullerton. Kook Lee, Theresa Hwang, and Yoonsook Go to www.TheMuck.org or call 714- B. Ryang interpret this ancient art form in 738-6595 for more information.

Valerie Narumi of Fullerton was selected to perform her original composition at this year’s NAMM Show. Journalist Andy Worthington Fullerton’s Valerie Narumi Speaks on Guantanamo Performs Her Original Composition Thursday, Jan. 16 at UU Anaheim Of the tens of thousands of Yamaha Supporting musicians include Nicole music students across the country, Valerie Salladin, also from Fullerton, and Jolene Andy Worthington, a British historian, Narumi of Fullerton, 15 years old, is one Okamoto from Irvine who play the investigative journalist, and film director of three chosen to perform an original Yamaha Tyros5 digital keyboard along will speak at 7pm, January 16 at the composition on a $150,000 piano at with Hazael Sanchez on electric bass, Unitarian Church, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. in Yamaha’s prestigious Junior Original Bruce Carver on percussion and Yamaha Anaheim 92805. Concert Thursday, January 23, at 1pm. drum artist M.B. Gordy. He has published three books, and been The concert will be held at the 2014 Kylie Smith, age 9, from Chandler, published in numerous publications. In NAMM Show, the nation’s largest musical Ariz., will perform her programmatic solo 2009 Worthington was the co-director of instrument trade conference, held in the piano composition Adventures a documentary about the Guantanamo Marquis Ballroom of the Anaheim Underwater, consisting of three move- detainees. He published what has been Marriott Hotel in Anaheim. ments, including I: A Sea Otter’s Band, II: described as the most definitive annotated Valerie is a student at Harmony Music A Dolphin Dance and III: A Flying Fish list of all Guantanamo detainees and in World in Fullerton. She will perform her Flight. And pianist Megan Chang, age Jan. 2010 published the first annotated original impressionistic Voices of the Wind 12, from Torrance will perform her spicy list of Bagram detainees. for solo piano. Latin piece Flashback in Rio. Worthington's most recent book is The Guantanamo Files: The Stories of the 774 views with Begg and Deghayes, there are Detainees in America's Illegal Prison. interviews with lawyers Clive Stafford 2014 OC MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES Stephen Grey, writing in The New Smith and Tom Wilner, and Worthington Statesman, called the book: "a powerful, himself. The film premiered at the The OC Music Awards Academy has The OC Music Awards Showcase Series essential and long-overdue piece of Human Rights Film Festival in Oslo, selected nominees in 22 categories. The kicked off January 7 at Yost Theater research". Norway, in February 2010. 2014 list of nominations welcomes back launching eight weeks of Showcases to Worthington and Polly Nash co-direct- Worthington reported that former some former winners and nominees as determine the winner of Beat Live Band, ed Outside the Law: Stories from Guantanamo detainee, United Kingdom well as some fresh faces to the list of stand leading up to the main Awards show at Guantanamo, a 75-minute documentary. resident, and citizen of Libya Omar out local artists. City National Grove of Anaheim on The film focuses on the cases of United Deghayes was his link to a source within Still to come are announcements for March 8. Fans can cast their popchips Kingdom citizen Moazzam Begg, and Libya who had spoken with Al Libi prior OC Impact and Lifetime Achievement FUN FAN vote for their favorite Omar Deghayes and Shaker Aamer, legal to his death. Based on his Libyan source honors on February 11, the Best Live Showcase Series artist to help them residents of the UK. In addition to inter- Worthington was able to offer a more Band Showcase Series finalists after the advance to their category Finals, and vote detailed timeline of Al Libi's last years. last Showcase on February 18, and The online for your favorite band in Orange For more info about Andy Worthington and his work go to People's Choice Award nominees on County to receive the People's Choice http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/about-me/ March 4. Award. THE 2014 OC MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES (LISTED IN EACH CATEGORY IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) •Best Country/Americana: Alice •Best Pop: Breach the Summit; Gal •Album of the Year - Must be released in Hicks Canyon Band Wallace; Annie McQueen; Big 2013: Avenged Sevenfold – “Hail to the King”; Musette; Nilu; Stacy Clark; Suburban •Best Alternative: Iron Sharpens Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys; David Jeramiah Red – “The Winter Tick”; Kiev – Legends Iron; Lit; Sederra; The Offspring; & Olivia; Moonsville Collective “Falling Bough Wisdom Teeth”; New Years Day Zebrahead •Best Electronic: BLOK; FREE •Best Punk: Audacity; Red Devil – “Victim to Villain”; Zebrahead – “Call Your THE ROBOTS; Kalva Won; Lobo Squadron; Social Distortion; The Friends” •Best Blues: Brother C & Sister Incognito; Sonny Spectrum Adolescents; The Garden J; Jeramiah Red; Parker Macy •Song of the Year - Must be released in 2013: Blues; Robert Jon and the Wreck; •Best Folk: David & Olivia; Matt •Best Rock: Anna Vexa; Jeramiah Red; Neo Annie McQueen – “Take Me Home”; Avenged Walter Trout Costa; Micah Brown; The Ultimate Geo; Robert Jon and the Wreck; Well Hung Sevenfold – “Hail to the King”; The Colourist – Bearhug; Vinnie & The Hooligans Heart “Little Games”; Young the Giant – “It's About •Best Club DJ: Daniel Mihai Time”; Zebrahead – “Call Your Friends” aka DJ Thrifty Lips; DJ Mikey P; •Best Hip Hop: Kevin Parx; King •Best Surf: The Growlers; The Mai Tais; DJ Jeremiah Red; DJ Kedd Cook; of Somewhere; Locally Grown The Originalites; Tomorrow's Tulips; •Best New Artist: Big Monsta; David & Norin and Rad Collective; PWEST; Speech Wheeland Brothers Olivia; Mt. Ossa; Tapioca and the Flea; The Impediments •Best World: Hooray for Our Side; Reel •Best Indie: Kiev; The Colourist; Big Fish; Seedless; Solution; The Dirty Heads The Devious Means; The Steelwells; •Best Music Producer: Barrett Slagle; Young the Giant Dallas Kruse; Jon O'Brien; Mitch Maanao; •Best Jazz: Chris Williams; Evan Lewis Richards Stone; Gina Saputo; Nancy Sanchez; •Best Music Video: Avenged Sevenfold – Tony Guerrero “Hail to the King”; Suburban Legends – “Kiss •Best Latin: Boogaloo Assasins; the Girl”; The Growlers – “One Million Cat Mendez; Nancy Sanchez; Lovers”; Well Hung Heart – “Bulls#!T”; Orquesta Cortez; Signa Young the Giant – “It's About Time” •Best Metal: Avenged Sevenfold; •Best Youth Artist: A+ Dropouts; Pop! Haster; I, Of Helix; Iron Sharpens Fiction; Un D Vided; Undecided Future; Iron; Stick To Your Guns Ugly Paint JANUARY 2014 EVENTS CALENDAR FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 15

MON., JAN 13 WED., JAN 22 THURS., JAN 30 HITS & •6:45pm: Desalination NUFF •8am-1pm: Year-round Every •3pm-6pm: Senior Club Winter Forum at the Public Library Osborne Wednesday Farmers Market at Happy Hour with dancing to the 5- MISSES Auditorium, 353 W. Commonwealth, Independence Park. (next to the Star Band. Hors d’oeuvres & No Host by Joyce Mason Fullerton. Water can’t be taken for DMV) on Valencia Drive, between bar ($1-$3), plus raffle. $4 entrance © 2014 granted. Is a desalination plant the Euclid and Highland. 714-871-5304 fee. 21 and over only. Fullerton answer? What are the concerns? A dis- THURS., JAN 23 Community Center, 340 W. cussion with Ray Hiemstra, Assoc. •11:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch with Commonwealth Ave. 714-738-6305. SAVING MR. BANKS: Dir. of OC Coastkeeper on the issues League of Women Voters the •5pm-7pm: Veterans Business Two Hits surrounding desal plants being consid- Meridian Health Club, Fullerton. Mixer Rancho Santiago Community Having for twenty years resisted Walt Disney’s ered by OC Water District. Free. Guest speaker Melanie Schlotterbeck College District Boardroom 107, (Tom Hanks) offer to acquire film rights to “Mary TUES., JAN 14 who will discuss the findings of her 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana 92706. Poppins,” P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) sits in •7pm: Neighborhood Watch study on fires in and around Chino The program hosted by Senator Lou her lovely London flat as her agent reminds her Meeting at Fullerton Police Dept. Hills Park over the past 100 years. Correa includes a Legislative Update that her income is dwindling and she must fly to mural room, 237 W. Commonwealth. Reservations call 714-254-7440 or on Veterans Affairs and opportunities Hollywood to meet with the movie mogul. Prickly WED., JAN 15 email [email protected] to meet with veteran-owned compa- even with flight attendants and fellow passengers, •8am-1pm: Year-round Every •1pm-3pm: Assistance League nies. Call 714-558-4400 or 714-558- Mrs. Travers arrives with a caution to Disney, “I Wednesday Farmers Market at Open House at 233 W. Amerige Ave., 4111 with questions. won’t have her [Mary] turned into one of your silly Independence Park. (next to the Fullerton. Get acquainted with the •6pm-8pm: Cash for College cartoons.” DMV) on Valencia Drive, between work of the league and learn about Fullerton Union High School, 201 E. In order to make the movie, Disney must agree Euclid and Highland. Fresh fruit, veg- becoming a member. Tour the Chapman Ave., Fullerton. Hosted by to allow Mrs. Travers script approval. Acerbic and etables, eggs, nuts, mushrooms, fish, Chapter House, Thrift Store and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva. critical, she works daily with script writer Don bread, flowers, plants from certified Operation School Bell building and Call 714-526-7272 with questions. DaGradi and songwriters Richard and Robert small farmers. Many hard to find enjoy refreshments and displays and FRI., JAN 31-SUN.,FEB. 2 Sherman, insisting that her book does not lend items. 714-871-5304 info about the philanthropies the •7:30pm: Love Opera Style work- itself “to chirping and prancing.” Exasperated by THURS., JAN 16 group supports. shop with scenes from Carmen, Don her lack of cooperation, the Sherman brothers •7:15pm: British Journalist Andy SAT., JAN 25 Giovani and Amelia Goes to the Ball, finally win her approval with “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” Worthington in Person Speaks on •9am-6pm: Snow Day A fun day directed by Susan Ali at Wilshire and “Feed the Birds.” Guantanamo: at the UU, 511 S. of playing and sledding in the snow at Auditorium, 315 E. Wilshire, To help explain Travers’ irascibility, “Saving Mr. Harbor in Anaheim. Free Brea Dam on Harbor. Hot chocolate Fullerton. Presented by Fullerton Banks” presents two parallel stories with many •6:30pm: Family Movie & Game & marshmallows by the campfire. College Music Dept. Call 714-992- flashbacks showing her as a child in Australia in Night fun for all at Fullerton Public Special areas for different ages. Crafts, 7150 for tickets or visit 1906. Helen Goff, Travers’ real name, adores her Library, 353 W. Commonwealth. Call games and food for purchase. http://music.fullcoll.edu father (Colin Farrell), a banker plagued with alco- 714-738-6333 for more info. Free Residents $12. Sign up by calling 714- SAT., FEB 1 holism, who dies from tuberculosis. Her lifelong SAT., JAN 18 738-6575 •9am-2pm: 33rd Annual Orange devotion to him shows up as she drops the name •10AM-Noon: OLLI Learn in •9am-3pm: C S U F / O L L I County Black History Parade & Goff and adopts her father’s first name, Travers. Retirement Spring Preview at Ruby Retirement Boot Camp A free crash Cultural Fair downtown Anaheim on We know that Disney will succeed in filming Gerontology Center, CSUF. Over 140 course in successful retirement held at Center Street Promenade. Parade “Mary Poppins,” but the journey to get there suc- fall classes for retirees and those the Ruby Gerontology Center, CSUF. starts on Anaheim Blvd., north of ceeds because of Thompson’s spot-on portrayal of approaching retirement. Light lunch Keynote speaker Debra Rose, profes- Lincoln Ave at 10am. Enjoy the fair the difficult author and Hanks’ believable Walt. and free parking with a shuttle service sor of kinesiology plus Dr. Nicloe featuring music, vendor booths, the Paul Giamatti adds another dimension playing her from the State College parking struc- Garcia; Barbara Cherry; Pauline Black History Walk, health village, kindly and long-suffering chauffeur. Even the ture. Free. 657-278-2446. Backer; Zelda Benson; Karen Fazio youth village, art exhibit (including closing credits enhance the film as we hear some of www.olli.fullerton.edu speak. Light lunch and free parking. winners of the youth art contest) and the 39 hours of audio recordings of the real Travers •10:30AM-5pm: Martin Luther Contact OLLI to reserve your seat by food booths. working with the writers in the Disney Studio. King Jr. Parade kicks off at the inter- Jan. 21 by calling 657-278-2446. Free SUN., FEB 2 section of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. •10am-11am: Fu l l e r t o n •2pm: Author Susan Orlean is the and Anaheim Street in Long Beach. Walk & Talk with Assemblywoman first speaker in the Distinguished INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS: Celebration follows from 12:30pm to Sharon Quirk-Silva meet at Fullerton Speaker Series for 2014. She is author A Hit & A Miss 5pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth. of “The Orchid Thief”, “Rin Tin Tin” In 1961, Greenwich Village’s coffee houses and 1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach. Call 714-526-7272 with questions. and more. Fullerton Public Library bars featured folk singers who presaged Bob Dylan Parking and shuttle from the LBCC SAT & SUN., JAN 25 & 26 Conference Center, 353 W. and the free-spirited era to follow. One of these PCH campus. Free •Noon - 4pm: P r o d u c e Commonwealth. Free. www.susanor- singers is the fictional Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac), SAT & SUN., JAN 18 & 19 Farm Stand at Fullerton Arboretum lean.com whose rendition of “Hang Me, Oh Hang Me” plays •Noon - 4pm: P r o d u c e 1900 Associated Road, on the CSUF MON., FEB 3 to a rapt audience in the Gaslight Café. But dark Farm Stand at Fullerton Arboretum campus. Produce grown in the •7:30pm: Organist Hyeyeon Kim things happen to Davis that night as he exits the 1900 Associated Road, on the CSUF Arboretum gardens for sale at the with Tony Ellis on Trumpet perform café. campus. Produce grown in the Nature Center. Also visit the Potting in a North OC Community Concert Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, Arboretum gardens for sale at the Shed for plant sales. at Fullerton 1st United Methodist, “Inside Llewyn Davis” follows Davis, the ultimate Nature Center. Also visit the Potting TUES., JAN 28 114 N. Pomona. Tickets: 714-535- anti-hero, who depends on acquaintances to loan Shed for plant sales. (ongoing every •6:30pm-7:30pm: Mayor Doug 8925 or www.northocconcerts.org him money and let him sleep on their couches even Saturday & Sunday) Chaffee Town-Hall informal gather- SUN., FEB 2-THURS.,FEB 20 as he gets his friend’s wife pregnant and loses a SUN., JAN. 19 ing to update citizens on key issues in •10am-noon & 2pm-4pm Mon- kindly professor’s cat. Davis resents the success of •12pm: Dr. Martin Luther King the city. No appointment necessary. Thurs & 6pm-8pm Feb. 4, 10 & 19: Jim (Justin Timberlake) and Jean (Carey Jr. & Nelson Mandela Celebration Citizens are invited to drop by and Art Legends at the Fullerton College Mulligan), fellow performers who depart from pure of Pillars of Peace, from Jail to bring any issues, ideas or concerns Art Gallery, Rm. 1004, 321 E. folk music to create a catchy and timely tune Justice live performances, communi- about the city. Fullerton Community Chapman. On exhibit are works by “Please Mr. Kennedy.” ty art project, film screenings of Dr. Center, 340 W. Commonwealth alumni & former faculty who have Davis’s journey seeking a career in folk music King’s speeches and Nelson Mandela’s (across from City Hall). Call 714-738- made an impact on the art world. takes him on a road trip to Chicago as he shares a speech at the LA Coliseum in 1990. 6311 for more information. http://art.fullcoll.edu car with jazzman Roland Turner (John Goodman), Music, theater and dance representing WED., JAN 29 THURS, FEB 6 a drug addict who wears a ridiculous toupee and our diverse communities. Dawnn •8am-1pm: Year-round Every •6pm-9pm: OC NAACP President denigrates folk singers. After splitting with Turner Lewis and Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter Wednesday Farmers Market at Donald Craig is guest speaker at the and his hipster companion, Davis makes it to co-host at the California African- Independence Park. (next to the Democrats of North Orange County Chicago, where he auditions for impresario Bud American Museum, 600 State Dr., LA. DMV) on Valencia Drive, between dinner meeting. Sizzler Restaurant, Grossman (F. Murray Abraham), who offers the 213-744-7432 www.caamuseum.org Euclid and Highland. Fresh fruit, veg- 1401 N. Harbor, Fullerton. discouraging assessment, “I don’t see a lot of money TUES., JAN. 21 etables, eggs, nuts, mushrooms, fish, FRI, FEB 7 here.” •6:30pm: Fullerton City bread, flowers, plants from certified •7pm-10pm: Fullerton Art Walk Very little goes well for Davis throughout his Council meets at City Hall, on small farmers. Many hard to find Fun, Art, Music & Treats at numerous odyssey, yet he evokes little sympathy because he Commonwealth at Highland.Hillcrest items. 714-871-5304 venues within walking distance in brings about much of his own bad luck. Even Park Update; Bike Trails; Code Downtown Fullerton. Free though the film features excellent folk songs Enforcement Update; Legislative Teen SAT, FEB 15 arranged by T Bone Burnett and several touches of Platform; Ketchum U Bond TEFRA Entrepreneurship •3pm: CSUF Homecoming Titan Coen brothers’ humor, “Inside Llewyn Davis” fea- Hearing; Raymond Grade Separation Mentoring Program Gym, Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. tures a basically unlikable hero lacking the charis- contract award; Trans committee rec- State College Blvd., Fullerton. ma to win over an audience. ommendations for early morning Teens grades 8-12 meet Thurs. 5pm- Pregame Festival at 3pm; Basketball parking issues on Maplewood and 6pm to develop skills, receive guid- Game at 6pm. $25/person includes Walnut and renaming Short St. to ance on how to start a business and In-N-Out meal, Homecoming 2014 Two Hits: Don’t Miss It! Library Lane. Abandonment of 620 plan a fundraiser. T-shirt and general admission game Roosevelt. Go to www.cityoffuller- ticket. $15/Kids under 10 includes A Hit & A Miss: You Might Like It For application call 714-738-2884 or ton.com to see the agenda. email [email protected] meal, T-shirt and game ticket. See Two Misses: Don’t Bother www.fullerton.edu/homecoming Page 16 FULLERTON OBSERVER REST IN PEACE • WE REMEMBER YOU JANUARY 2014

Elaine M. Redfield December 9, 1917 - January 5, 2014 Elaine Redfield was born three blocks from Society to help raise money to purchase land Carnegie Hall, and from the age of four expe- on which to build a theatre. As president of rienced the finest music the world offered. the OCMS she wrote a letter to the Summers were spent at a camp in New Segerstrom family asking if they would be Hampshire (which left her with a lifelong love willing to donate land near South Coast of the mountains), or trips to Europe with her Repertory Theatre to build a Performing Arts grandparents. She attended Wellesley College Center. They not only agreed but offered a for three years, and left to spend four years in matching fund gift of $5 million to kick off a Colorado TB hospital after which she grad- the construction. At this point Elaine took a uated from UCLA. She left there with a feel- sabbatical from her other activities to work ing that she needed to give back to the com- toward this goal. She spoke to every breakfast, munity and that became a motivation that lunch and dinner group that would listen and guided much of her life. attended every fundraising event which point- Elaine married Edward Mittelman who ed toward completion of the center. began work for Hunt Foods and they moved She served on the board of the Performing to Fullerton. At that time Orange County was Arts Center for many years and was president pretty much a cultural wasteland to a New in 1980 and chairman in 1981. She was hon- Yorker and her volunteer activities soon ored on her 80th birthday at a luncheon began. She became involved with the League under the Firebird sculpture and presented of Women Voters, YWCA, AAUW, FCLO with a framed copy of her letter on behalf of and served with Ed on the Founding Board of the Orange County Music Center requesting the OC Philharmonic Society working hard the Segerstrom family’s help. to bring top musical talent to Orange County. She also served on the South Coast Her association with this board continued Repertory Center’s board for many years; the until 2004. President’s Advisory Council and Town & After Edward died, Elaine studied interior Gown at Chapman College; was president of design, joined ASID, and became president of the Music Associates and Friends of the the local chapter. In 2007 she was presented University at CSUF, as well as working on the the Lifetime Achievement Award. She used Friends of the Library board, Chancellors her design skills in many community projects Club, and Medical Center at UCI. Elaine’s generosity to and sup- and her family; and cousin Ted including a redo of the Fullerton YWCA. Somehow personal interests were worked port of friends, as well as organiza- Pinkus of Miami Beach. Through the Philharmonic Elaine met Bill into this busy agenda with the help of Bill and tions, will be long remembered Services were held at Pacific Redfield, a Senior Scientist for Chevron Oil friends. Travel was a passion rewarded with and appreciated. View Cemetery on January 8 fol- Field Research. They married in 1967 and multiple trips to Europe (including the OCPS Elaine is survived by her cousin lowed by a reception. In lieu of spent 26 joyful years together. Bill’s family trips to the Salzburg Music Festival several Dr. Arthur Aufses (Harriet), and flowers a donation to Orange included son David and daughter Nancy years), Australia, China, and to her condo in his daughter Carolyn Blashek and County Philharmonic Society, Tracy who both increased the enjoyment. Maui. She and Bill also enjoyed a trip to her family; his son Arthur Aufses Pacific Symphony Youth Through all her years in Orange County Alaska. Books were another passion, with two III and family; Dr. David Redfield Orchestra, or Opera Focus would any arts organization that needed encourage- or three being enjoyed at any time. Opera was (Jennie) and family; Nancy Tracy be welcomed. ment could find it at Elaine’s. When she felt a lifelong love and Elaine spoke five lan- the lack of a theatre capable of seating large guages. numbers of people she joined the OC Music Local Congregations Welcome You!

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Rev. Jon Dobrer www.uufullerton.org 714-871-7150 JANUARY 2014 REST IN PEACE • WE REMEMBER YOU FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 17 Bob Ward Celebration of Life January 31st Robert E. (“Bob”) Ward, former mayor tion, social justice, and civil rights. He of Fullerton, passed away peacefully in had a clear vision for a better world and Sacramento, California on November 24, worked tirelessly to make that vision a 2013 just 5 days shy of his 90th birthday. reality. Bob’s achievements include co- Bob was born in Durand, Wisconsin on founding the preservation organization November 29, 1923 to Mamre and Esther Coyote Hills Open Space Organization to (Nicklas) Ward. He grew up on the fam- Save the Environment (CHOOSE). ily farm near Durand and attended Bob had a special devotion and love for Durand High School. After high school, nature and the environment and he went he attended the University of Wisconsin, on to spend more than 30 years working Madison where he majored in American to preserve the open space of the Coyote Institutions and minored in History. Hills in Fullerton. In honor of his dedica- Although his family had farmed near tion, the City of Fullerton named a 72.5- Durand since the 1850s, Bob decided that acre sanctuary in the West Coyote Hills he wasn’t cut out to be a farmer and decid- the Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve. ed to attend law school after college. He Bob also served as president of attended the University of Wisconsin, Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services Madison Law School, and after graduat- (now Pathways of Hope) and was instru- ing with his Doctorate in Law, set his mental in establishing Fullerton’s first sights on moving west to sunny shelter for homeless families with chil- California. He arrived in Fullerton in dren. In addition, he served on the North 1951 where he resided for more than 60 Orange County Community College Bob and Betty Ward with daughters Carolyn and Colleen and grandchildren years. Board of Trustees, served as President of Michael (at center) and Alexa (in the hat) at the Grand Opening Ceremony for the the Legal Aid Society, was Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve in West Coyote Hills. involved in the Orange County Fair Housing Council, and was a founder of the Fullerton Human Relations Commission. Bob was deeply committed to these, and other, diverse efforts to improve his community and the lives of the people who lived there. Bob was an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church Bob met his soon-to-be wife Betty Jean of Fullerton, and later, for many years, (Sims) Liddell in 1957 at party hosted by was a member of the Congregational Bob and Betty mutual friends. They married in 1958 Church of Fullerton. He was devoted to At Left: Son Charles with Betty and set out to raise a family. Bob became serving his spiritual community and and Bob and grandkids Michael a father and treasured his role in raising served in the role of Moderator (highest and Alexa during a Christmas two daughters and two stepsons with his officer) of the Congregational Church of visit to Carolyn’s home. wife Betty. Bob was also was a very active, Fullerton during his time there. positive, and loving presence in the lives Bob also loved to travel and sought out Earth Summit) held in Rio de Janerio, guidance when we needed it. He listened of his nieces and nephews as well. the unique and informed perspective it Brazil in 1992. Throughout his life, he to our dreams and was always encourag- Bob practiced Estate Planning Law in gave him on his own life and his dedica- made every effort to stay informed about ing and there to help us fulfill them. No Fullerton for over 35 years. He joined the tion to service. He traveled extensively in the issues affecting his community and his matter what life brought, we could always law offices of Launer, Chaffee & Hanna Western and Eastern Europe, Mexico, world. count on him. He was our rock. We will after becoming a member of the South and Central America, Australia, He is survived by his wife, Betty Ward, truly miss you, dad!” California State Bar in 1951. He soon New Zealand, the Caribbean, and daughters Colleen Ward (partner A celebration of life will take place on became a partner in the firm which later Canada. In addition to international trav- Rhonda) and Carolyn Dordoni, stepson Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2pm at the changed its name to Launer, Chaffee, el, Bob loved traveling in the United Charles Liddell, grandson Michael Congregational Church of Fullerton, 845 Ward and Orman. Bob was also a mem- States. LaClear, granddaughter Alexa Dordoni, N. Euclid St., Fullerton, CA. Light recep- ber of the Wisconsin State Bar. He was a Wherever he was, he always sought out and numerous loving nieces and nephews. tion to follow. In lieu of flowers, please highly regarded attorney and sought after the wide-open countryside, and whenever He was predeceased by his parents consider a donation to your favorite envi- for his estate planning expertise. Bob was he had the opportunity, he loved to walk (Mamre and Esther Ward), his brother ronmental organization or a local assis- also well-liked and respected by those who in that countryside. Some of his favorite (John Ward), his sister (Ester Ann Mock), tance charity such as Pathways of Hope worked for him and he was named “Boss spots included Fullerton’s Coyote Hills, and his stepson (William Liddell). (P.O. Box 6326, Fullerton, CA 92834). of the Year” by the Orange County Legal the beautiful hills surrounding Solvang, “He will be missed greatly, but our very Secretaries Association in 1965-66. California, and Ghost Ranch in New fond memories of him will always remain Bob came from a family that was polit- Mexico. He could also be found quite in our hearts,” said grandchildren Michael ically active and this served as a founda- often sitting quietly atop Vista Park in LaClear and Alexa Dordoni. “We will tion for his life after law school. His Fullerton, enjoying the expansive, beauti- forever remember his loving presence in father served on the town council, the ful view. our lives. He spent countless hours on a county board, and was a member of the Bob was an avid reader and continuous- daily basis helping us with school, build- Wisconsin state legislature, so it was no ly educated himself throughout his life. ing forts in the neighborhood, sand castles surprise that Bob became active in a num- He had a wide range of interests, and his at the beach, and taking walks to share ber of areas after arriving in Fullerton. large library included titles on environ- with us his love of nature.” Bob served on the Fullerton City mentalism, religion/spirituality, travel, Daughters Carolyn Dordoni and Council for eight years, 1972-80 (two as philosophy, history, politics, civil rights, Colleen Ward remember “his devotion Mayor of Fullerton, 1975-77). Bob also and health. He also enjoyed participating and the time he spent with us. We are so ran for a seat in the U.S. House of in seminars and conferences, including blessed to have had him as a father. He Representatives in 1984. Bob was a life- travel to the United Nations Conference always found ways to make us smile when long advocate for environmental preserva- on Sustainability and Development (The we were down, and gave loving advice and Page 18 FULLERTON OBSERVER LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 2014

Our Son Will & the Remarkable Mr. Deere by Deborah Huff

I would like to take a moment to share with you a remarkable individ- ual in the Fullerton Community. Mr. Zachary Deere, is a second-degree black belt instructor at American Martial Arts Academy in Fullerton. My daughter has been attending classes for 2.5 years and is currently a rank of blue belt. Mr. Deere was one of her first instructors. Over the last couple of years I have witnessed, on many occasions, the amazing abilities of the instructors in knowing every child’s name, recognizing the parents of the children, and really having a sincere Matt Crockett Cartoon ©2014 passion in developing not only the martial art skills in these kids, but COMMUNITY OPINIONS continued from page 3 character. Mr. Deere has been quoted stating that the definition of a “warrior” is Let’s Get Rid of the Overnight Parking Ban one who serves. Well, I can attest that This year will be the ninetieth anniver- parking bans, but they give parking per- Mr. Deere is a true warrior. I say this sary of Fullerton’s ban on overnight park- mits to renters. Placentia and Buena Park because my son cannot. My son Will ing on most streets, which started way don’t even ban overnight parking of auto- is 3 years old. He was born with an back in 1924. Will this be the year that it mobiles! It is about time for a change, almost complete hearing loss on one will be replaced with a fair and sensible don’t you think? You can demand a side. A little over a year ago he was system? That depends on those of you change from the Fullerton City Council diagnosed with Autism. I have never reading this. I have provided informa- by: heard him say Mama or I love you and tion, but people have to take action for •Calling 714-738-6311 I may not ever hear those words as things to change. •Sending letters: Will does not verbally communicate. Fullerton’s current overnight parking Fullerton City Council, Will goes to an amazing preschool Three year old Will, who is reaching ban is unconstitutional because it discrim- 303 W. Commonwealth and has an amazing teacher, however, my new levels despite his challenges with inates against renters. Hardship exemp- Fullerton CA 92832 husband and I, and his teachers, thought Autism, poses in his yellow belt tions are only available to owners of sin- •Emailing: [email protected] some form of physical activity to work on with his Karate instructor Mr. Deere. gle-family homes. The law is also outdat- Let’s do it! Ninety years is long enough! coordination and focus would be of some PHOTO BY BILL HUFF ed. Brea and La Habra also have overnight benefit to him. In researching what fullertonparking.blogspot.com would best aide Will, marital arts and likes this time with Mr. Deere. He gets gymnastics were a reoccurring theme. very excited and even seeks him out and dressed in camouflage slaughtering ducks. Having been involved with American tries to pull Mr. Deere onto the workout What’s Happened to TV? Now granted, the old style family TV Martial Arts Academy in Fullerton for floor. What has happened to television? show of the father in tie and the mother in over two years with my daughter I knew To see Will following instructions, kick- Remember when “Family Television” a JC Penny party dress wasn’t realistic that Mr. Deere had worked one-on-one ing a focus pad, walking a balance beam meant television for the average family? either, but was closer to reality than the with some other special needs children. I and smiling all the while, brings me to Now it’s ‘The Learning Channel’ teach- groups who believe the Bible teaches stu- had personally observed his connection tears at times. ing that the family should be four wives pidity, racism, and hated of others in all with these special little ones. We found out Tuesday night that the and dozens of children living together forms. Bring back Ed Sullivan, please, and Mr. Deere’s reputation with working first preliminary milestones Mr. Deere with one father figure in hiding or it’s Father knew what! ‘Arts & Entertainment’ channel hosting a with these special kids and his success in had set for Will for each belt level had Thom Pari Anaheim reaching them and assisting them in been met and Will received his yellow belt family of inbred racist homophobes achieving new milestones led my husband on Friday, January 10th. I am so proud tion he knew the purpose, that is, being and I to arrange private lessons twice a of my son and I am so thankful for Mr. Dark Clothing Hazard detected at night by drivers. week with him to see how Will would Deere. Working with hundreds of kids is Some behaviors that I witness as a driv- respond. not easy, but working with special needs Dark clothing is easy to keep clean and er at night which really cause me concern Mr. Deere began working with Will in kids is another level of devotion to your doesn’t show dirt or stains as much. It are people darting out from between early October and already we see a posi- craft and to these special little ones search- feels warmer and also seems to be in fash- parked car, of course wearing dark cloth- tive change. We can tell how much Will ing for their place. ion, judging from what people wear. I ing. Sometimes when driving down a like to look cool too. street with no opposing traffic I put my But, I am now very conscious of wear- bright lights on just in case. ing light or bright clothing at night. To I have also seen a few bicycle riders Shared Visions Art Exhibit Opening better help my survival I bought a reflec- wearing dark clothing and riding at night tive bright yellow water resistant jacket so with no bike lights at all. That really The Opening Reception of the 9th For more information call 714-992- that I can be seen [hopefully] when walk- annual Shared Visions art exhibit features 7865 or email [email protected] for. scares me because they move even faster ing or jogging in dim or no light. It gives than pedestrians. 94 juried artworks of 34 blind, legally The winning ticket of the MBKU me more confidence when crossing streets blind and visually impaired artists from Raffle for the 2014 Ford Focus will be I just wanted to share my thoughts on at corners. If I think a driver still doesn’t this in the hope that it helps someone. I the US, Canada and Sweden. drawn during the presentation beginning see me I will move my arms in an exagger- The opening takes place Tuesday, at 7:30pm. Proceeds from the raffle helps am always fearful of “something going ated way to get attention. bump in the night.” I would dread that January 14 from 7pm to 9pm at the to support vision care for children in need Lately, I bought a small light that can be University Eye Center Marshall B. throughout the community. “bump” being me running into a pedestri- set to just light up, flash, and do all kinds an or even me being the object of a car. I Ketchum University, home of Southern For raffle ticket information call 714- of patterns. It clips on any part of my California College of Optometry, 2575 449-7462 or go to www.kechum.edu/raf- like surviving. So it goes. clothing. This evening I was asked by one Namaste and mitakyue oyasin, enjoy Yorba Linda Blvd. in Fullerton (across the fle. of the dancing Liberty Tax advertisers street from CSUF). life, and have fun adventures. what the light was for. After my explana- Don Waterbury Fullerton JANUARY 2014 CLASSIFIEDS & LOCAL NEWS FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 19 Roters, Wings & Wheels Off to a Flying Start STORY AND PHOTO exhibitors that I spoke with said by Jere Greene they had a good time, and The Fullerton Airport is planned to return for the expanding it's offerings to the February event. A drawing was residents of the city and the sur- held, various prizes were raffled rounding communities. off, and trophies were awarded The Antique Aircraft exhibit to a select group of the vehicles has been displaying classic air- on display. craft on the 2nd Sunday of each Music from the 50’s, a jump month for a number of years and house and balloons for the kids will continue with the upcoming went a long way in making it a event scheduled for Sunday, family affair. A few vendors often February 9th. seen at the Fullerton Market also Joining the monthly event mix participated. While the event is is Rotors, Wings and Wheels free, helicopter and plane rides scheduled for the 1st Saturday of on some of the aircraft were each month. The upcoming available for a fee. event will be held Saturday, These free monthly events are February 1st (unless it rains). The part of new Airport Manager name of the event was selected to Brandon O'Reilly's plan to describe the encompassing con- inform the community of all the cept of helicopter and airplane airport has to offer. displays, attracting those with an Also, anticipated in May, will interest in aviation, plus a cus- be the reopening of the airport tom car and motorcycle show. restaurant under a new propri- The January event attracted etor. The winning bidder for the owners of over 125 cars and airport restaurant lease will be more than a dozen motorcycles. announced on January 22nd. The cars were on display along The Fullerton Airport is locat- the front of the airport on ed at 4011 W. Commonwealth Commonwealth Ave. Several Ave. in Fullerton. An overview of the airport event start taken from a helicopter by Jere Greene. 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Fullerton Firefighters and their families presented a $20,141 check to Caitlin (holding the check). The money was raised by the Firefighter’s Pink Shirt campaign and will go to Caitlin’s favorite charity. PHOTO JERE GREENE Caitlin’s $20,141 Donation from

Entire families joined in the effort to beautify Firefighters the Euclid/Valencia corner. PHOTO JERE GREENE When firefighter’s learned that 17- year-old Caitlin Lyle was diagnosed Volunteers Come Out to with Leukemia just two weeks after Landscape DMV Corner graduating from Troy, they went to work to raise funds by working at local Fullerton Mayor Doug The project on Saturday, Jan. restaurants during a “Pink Out” event Chaffee, his wife Paulette, 11 began at 8am at the DMV and by selling and wearing pink T- Councilwoman Jennifer parking lot where volunteers shirts in her honor and to lift her spir- Fitzgerald, City Maintenance, met for instructions and then its. On Saturday morning Jan. 11th Chi-Chung Keung and other went to work digging and they turned the money they had raised employees, and 65th District planting. Afterwards everyone over to Caitlin to donate to her California Assembly woman was invited to enjoy a hosted favorite charity the Leukemia & Library One-Day Book Sale Sharon Quirk-Silva joined lunch at Giovanni’s on Lymphoma Society. Over sixty people Avid readers and siblings Aydin and Joey Hurt look over the 25¢ other residents in a volunteer Williamson. in pink shirts included firefighters and kids books. The Friends of the Library sale held Sat., Jan 11 was a project to beautify the west side Plans to create a mural to their families joined a smiling Caitlin great success with a crowd of people waiting for doors to open. corner of Valencia and Euclid cover the bleak concrete of the and her family at PHOTO JERE GREENE Street, near the underpass, with underpass itself are being dis- the presentation. new landscaping. cussed. MALAYA’S BRACELETS UPDATE Last Saturday, Malaya and her family sold bracelets, at their third and final event, a benefit concert at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood. Brother and sister, Reshly, 9, and Malaya, 5, each developed a project to help the victims of the typhoon in the Philippine’s get back on their feet. Reshly, who won First Place at the Philippine Disaster Relief 5k Marathon, donated his prize winnings, and said, “It’s important. We can help.” Malaya, who created and sold bracelets to donate to UNICEF, agreed, “Everyone can do something.” Danielle, their mom, thanked Observer readers and the paper, “Thank you for supporting our endeavor to raise funds for UNICEF Philippine Disaster Relief. With your help, Malaya's Bracelets has raised a total of $2,185!” (bracelets were $5 each) UNICEF is an agency of the UN devoted to serving the world’s children. For updates on the work UNICEF is doing in the Philippines or to make a donation to help out please go to http://www.unicef.ph/ Danielle Majam-Finch and Shane Finch worked with their kids Reshly and Malaya to help make a difference.