In This Issue:
    Halloween Issue!
        Philippine Village?
            Cypress Park Pacheco’d
Art, Events and Theater
    Great Calendar

 

Pacheco and Cypress Park

by Tom Topping

Councilman Nick Pacheco is getting to be known for his ability
to get through tricky situations.

Since the certification of the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council earlier this month(which includes Cypress Park), activists within the proposed Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council have vowed to explore all avenues to overturn the decision of the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (BONC).

They evidently had some success as they were able to get 14th district councilman Nick Pacheco to put an item on the City Council's agenda under section 9 article 4 of the Citywide Plan for Neighborhood Councils. They asked for this because they saw the certification of the Arroyo group as a de-facto denial of the Cypress Park certification, scheduled to be heard in December.
This created a rather sticky situation for the Councilman, for a variety of reasons. Being virulently pro-latino he could hardly deny the pleadings of the mostly hispanic Cypress Park residents who asked for his help. But since the redistricting, many of the Arroyo supporters now reside within his district. Since Cypress Park is not in his district, he had to tread lightly on the feet of his fellow councilmember of that district, Ed Reyes.

In a clever move, however, he was able to navigate around both sides successfully. Being a lawyer and knowing many of the law's ins and outs, he asked for the city attorney (the one who attends the BONC's hearings) to appear at the council meeting and "clarify the issue for us." He said, "This is simply a request to verify the process at this juncture."
Gwendolyn Poindexter, Assistant City Attorney of the Neighborhood Council Advice Division then spoke. "The Plan and the Ordinance quite clearly provide that an appeal to the City Council only applies when there has been a denial of a certification application... In this case the application was approved, therefore there's no jurisdiction for the commission (council) to take and appeal for that matter at this time."

Since the item was on the agenda, a motion was required. The council could sustain, reverse, or modify the BONC's decision. Councilmember Pacheco said, "I would move to receive and file item 44." "This on the record determination preserves their right to appeal if they choose to exercise those on December 17," said Pacheco. The motion amounted to a denial of Cypress Park's appeal.

Community Spirit
A Halloween Tale
by Nicole Speed
Two weeks ago, as my sister Trisha and I played tennis at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center, I noticed a wan figure cutting through the grass behind the courts. This strange sight was a woman in early 20th century dress drifting through the trees so weightlessly and morosely she almost looked like, well, a ghost! I looked over at Trish to see if she too had seen the willowy wraith. Her bewildered expression confirmed that she had.
Upon relating our “ghost story” to fellow residents, we discovered that we’re not alone in experiencing otherworldly phenomena near the Eagle Rock, a site the native Shoshone Indians used for ceremonial rites. We heard stories of hikers chilled to the bone by unexplained cold pockets of air on triple digit summer days, sightings of a female apparition at night at the side of the 134 freeway, and baleful sighs emanating from inside the landmark, itself. These legends, combined with my own sighting, (compelled me to do some research at the public library.
There I happened upon microfilm of an issue of The Eagle Rock Sentinel from August 4th, 1919 revealing the historical incidents I sought. It was a story of love, jealousy, rage--and ultimately murder!
“A Disgraceful Affair,” scolded the Sentinel’’s headline. “Apart from the social position of Mayor Alfred Townsend, he has a wife and child to consider in undertaking an illicit love affair with an unknown stage actress.”
It sounded more like New York City’s Police Gazette, but it happened right here in Eagle Rock, then a sleepy town miles from Hollywood. According to the Sentinel, the trouble began when Mayor Alfred Townsend and wife, Lucie, attended a stage production of The Merchant of Venice at the Little Theater of Eagle Rock, an outdoor venue set under a grove of eucalyptus trees. On this balmy summer night, Emeline McSorley, a young actress with long, black clustering hair and great dark eyes took center stage as Portia’s waiting-maid, Nerissa, and delivered Shakespeare’s lines with a voice described as, “so tender and thrush-like, the hearts of the audience were set aflutter." No heart fluttered faster than the Mayor’s. That very night, he vowed to make her his own, even as she delivered prose fraught with ominous foreshadowings:
“Why talk you of the posey or the value?
You swore to me
That you would wear it till your hour of death,
And that it should lie with you in your grave.”
Emeline returned his affection--perhaps impressed by Alfred’s lofty Eagle Rock office (for he was certainly no handsome man, though his sideburns/moustache had been described as “elegant”.) The Mayor, in his amorous frenzy, made a total fool of himself. He dogged lovely Emeline night and day, insisting upon accompanying her on late night outings. He was seen walking home along the toonerville (trolley) line from Glendale early mornings in a visibly intoxicated condition. All of Eagle Rock was agog at the scandal, but none more so than Lucie Townsend.
Thunderstruck at Alfred’s infidelity, Lucie’s humiliation turned to fury. Her requests to end the affair went unheeded and the family was torn apart by summer’s end, when Alfred left home to live with his new love in Glendale.
What happened next was chronicled in the October 15, 1919 edition of the Sentinel under the headline, “The Townsend Tragedy.” Lucie took legal action against Emeline, accusing her of “Husband Thievery,” then a criminal offense. In City Hall, Lucie passionately pleaded her case in a crowded room which included her husband.
When Emeline took the stand to defend herself, Lucie stood up suddenly, drew a revolver, and shot her philandering husband in the forehead. She turned the gun on Emeline, but was restrained by several men. As Alfred fell to the floor blinded with the gush of his life-blood he uttered of his beloved Emeline:
“She is innocent.”
Those were the last words of the man with the elegant sideburns.
Lucie Townsend went to prison. And what became of lovely Emeline after the murder of her heart’s desire? Rather than pine her life away, she climbed into a small cave in the landmark Eagle Rock, once used by highway bandits for storing their loot. Two weeks after the bloody trial, on Halloween, 1919, Emeline overdosed on laudanum. It is said that her ghost has haunted the area ever since. Thus ends this tale of love and death.
I continue to research stories surrounding Emeline, “the Eagle Rock Specter,” and local rumor has it that she’s particularly active on October 31st, the anniversary of her suicide. So if you happen to be trick-or-treating near Eagle Rock, and you think you hear Nerissa’s prophecy of doom from The Merchant of Venice, delivered in a “tender, thrush-like” voice, you’d better move along. It’s definitely not just the wind.
(just as this story was definitely made up for your Halloween enjoyment)

SCARY CHOICES
A listing of Halloween Events in the Northeast

Cypress Park Rec's Halloween Festivities
Cypress Park Recreation Center, 2630 Pepper Avenue, is having games, costume contests and of course candy for the little ghosts and ghouls. We are starting at 4:30 and the costume contest is at 6:00 on October 31, Halloween. For the bigger and braver goblins, we are having a haunted house beginning at 6:30. The cost for the haunted house is $1.00. You can call 213 485 5384 for more information.
Eagle Rock Cultural Center Safe Halloween
On Halloween October 31st, from 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center is having a Haunted House. The Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center (ERCCC) is located at 2225 Colorado Blvd. Admission is Free.
The haunted house designed by student artists from UCLA and the Center's staff will be configured into a maze. This is a Safe Halloween community activity and will be appropriate for all ages.
Candy and mini pumpkins wIll be for Trick or Treaters.
Sponsors for a Safe Halloween are Nick Pacheco and Trader Joe's. The ERCCC is a non profit organization, supported solely by grants and donations, providing low cost art, music, dance and computer classes to children and adults of surrounding areas and communities.
For more Information call the E R Cultural Center. (323) 226-1617
St. Dominic's Fiesta
St. Dominic's will hold their Annual Parish Fiesta on October 25 through 26. Starting Fri. at 5:00pm, will offer carnival rides, games, bingo and dancing. There will also be a variety of food and beverages available, including BBQ, tacos, hot dog hamburgers and beer and wine. Fiesta closes at 10pm Fri. and Sat., opens at 10 am on Sat. and Sun, closing at 6 pm on Sun. For More information, call the parish office at 323 254 2519.

Of no Interest to the Community?
ERNC Rap Session

The October 1st meeting was one of the better attended meetings
of the Neighborhood Council.

by Tom Topping
At the October 15 meeting of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (ERNC), there was a decidedly informal tone. Strict adhearance to Robert's Rules of Order gave way to a more relaxed 'Rap Session' atmosphere. Although there was the important official business of planning the future elections to attend to, members went on and on about the proposed storage company that may be taking over the All Star Lanes Bowling Alley. Over an hour was spent trying to determine if the ERNC should officially take a position on the issue. Dalila Sotelo was the voice of reason noting that their job should be to take a comprehensive look at land use in the vicinity of Eagle Rock Boulevard.

Others mentioned that creating a Specific Plan like the one that covers Colorado Boulevard is what they might work toward.
While it was good that everyone had their chance to speak their feelings on the subject, the fact that discussions were allowed to continue indefinitely with no action or motion to consider was somewhat disheartening.
Interesting was the mindset of some of the board members, which came to light during discussions. "If I thought that a storage place would take cars off the street I'd be for it," said Lucy Spurgeon, apparently in favor of not allowing residents to park their cars on the streets any more. "I'm concerned there might be another night club moving in there," she added. "We need to protect Eagle Rock Boulevard," said Everett Sarabian, suggesting that it was in danger. There were encouraging words from Marlene Schmidt who said, "We don't really have everybody's viewpoint on this." Likewise was Sotelo who said, "Our obligation is to 31,000 stakeholders." TERA Members Betty Tindel, Dan Paul, Sotelo and Spurgeon seemed opposed to saving the All Star Lanes, citing the "residential appearance- professional appearance" of the proposed storage facility and the current negative impacts of the current nightclub attached to the Bowling Alley.
New attendee's included anti-cell phone tower activist Jessica Wethington, announced as the newest member of the ERNC. "I don't remember voting on that," said Everett. Apparently appointed by interim president Sotelo, Mrs. Wethington relayed how she thought of herself as the "squeaky wheel" of her neighborhood. If you live in the area of Eagle Rock that is south of Colorado, East of Townsend, and north of Yosemite Drive, she represents you.

In the last fifteen minutes of the meeting the subject of elections was brought up. Dalila suggested that the two year terms of office, required under the bylaws, should be changed to one year so more people would be interested in running. She also suggested that the elections be moved up to December instead of the "second Tuesday of February" which the bylaws say because "We need to keep up the momentum we seem to be losing."

The majority did not think that was a good idea. Elections committee chair Sarabian relayed that the committee's suggestion was to move the elections to a Saturday to give more people the opportunity to vote. The election date of Saturday February 8 was agreed upon.
As the meeting was about to wrap up, a new face by the name of Rich Puz offered some words of wisdom on the lack of community attendance at the ERNC meetings. "You're so immersed in process," he said. "What you're doing is not of any interest to the community."

Eagle Rock... a Philippine Village?
by Tom Topping
On October 10, a meeting was held organizing local residents to help establish a Philippine Village in Eagle Rock. Prominant Filipino community members and business owners, led by chairman Oscar Jornacion, owner and publisher of the California Examiner Filipino newspaper, are uniting to ask for a "Philippine Village" designation in an area that is part of Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, and Highland Park.
They feel that "the time has come for a motion that directs a designation to be passed by the City Council to recognize the Filipino community here in Eagle Rock," according to a petition being circulated by the group.

"According to a recent survey, 80 to 85% of the households in Eagle Rock are Filipino," said organizer Gary Escarilla in a telephone interview. "We need the cooperation of all the Filipino residents to help get the area designated 'Philippine Village'." Organizers envision the "Village" to be like a Chinatown or Koreatown.

The next meetings are scheduled for Thursdays, November 14 and 21 at 5:00 p.m. All meetings are being held at the Philipine Village center at 4515 Eagle Rock Boulevard. For more information you can call 323 344 3500, or Councilman Nick Pacheco's office, 213 485 3335. Calls to Pacho's office for comment were not returned.

An e-mail sent to the President of the local resident association, Joanne Turner, asking her what she thought the impact of a Philippine Village in Eagle Rock would be, elicited this response: "Your original question centered on Eagle Rock only, and it implied all of Eagle Rock. Now you're talking about parts of Highland Park and Glassell Park as well as only a part of Eagle Rock. Perhaps you should find out more details about this before you gather and publish people's responses to it. You could end up disseminating false or misleading information about a potentially sensitive subject."

GLAD not Deaf to Local Media
REBUTTLE:
The Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness, Inc., more commonly known as GLAD, has recently come under attack from a few select individuals within the community at large. Upon receiving numerous threats and personal slanderous attacks, the Governing Board of Directors of GLAD felt it necessary to cancel the General Council meeting it had scheduled for Saturday, September 21st at the GLAD headquarters for the personal safety of its staff and those scheduled to attend.
Currently under the direct leadership of Interim Chief Executive Officer, Sheri Farinha Mutti, GLAD continues to set forth an example to the community by providing a wide array of health and human services "of, by and for" the Deaf and Hard of hearing community. On loan from the Sacramento based NorCal Center on Deafness, Mutti has proven a true leader by dedicating her time to helping GLAD out of financial hardships As of Wednesday, September 18th, 2002 Mutti successfully led in closing the re-financing building project for the GLAD Headquarters located in the heart of Eagle Rock. While the term 'Interim' has no direct time specification, the GLAD Governing Board has been in search of a permanent CEO to continue taking GLAD towards the future. Any and all interested parties are encouraged to visit the posting at http://www.gladinc.org/jobs/ceo.html for further details regarding the vacant position.
In response to individuals no longer with the company, we heartily disagree with the allegations made against us. We treat all fairly and in good faith and recognize every persons right of privacy, thus we are not able to fully inform the public of the facts to support our position, and demonstrate the falsity of accusations made. GLAD strongly supports the right to Freedom of Speech and the Freedom to Assemble, however we do not support the manipulation of the standard company policy of strict personnel privacy to pursue ones own political agenda.

Historically, GLAD has maintained its OPEN DOOR POLICY and welcomes any and all individuals concerned for the well being of the community to take advantage of this policy. Periodic community forums have been the norm, however, due to recent concerns for the comfort and safety of the community, GLAD has reverted to the use of a printed Community Assessment Survey as an alternate means of obtaining community input. Likewise, for the purposes of individual meetings, GLAD encourages consideration for the time constraints of the Governing Board members who serve strictly on a voluntary basis.

Tom Willard Replied:“I am very confident of the accuracy of the article I wrote for you and notice that they dispute it without providing any specific information to back up their dispute.

A request for interview with GLAD Chief Executive Officer, Sheri Farinha Mutti was ignored.

Dear Tom,
On Monday, September 2, “Labor Day” our 7 pound York Terrier had his left eye torn out in an altercation with a much larger dog.
My wife and son immediately took him to the Eagle Rock Emergency Pet Clinic on Eagle Rock Boulevard. When they arrived they received quick and excellent care.

The prognosis looks for our dog to retain his vision thanks to the prompt and excellent care at the emergency clinic.
I just wrote this letter to let the people of Eagle Rock know how lucky they are to have an emergency pet clinic in our area. They are only open after hours, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Thanks to them my little friend’s eye was saved.
Ron Kowalski

Dear Sentinel,
Please remind the community that All Star Lanes may no longer exist. There's a petition to sign at All Star Lanes, 4459 Eagle Rock Blvd. Please sign by Sunday, Oct. 20th. There will be a hearing on Monday the 21st, at 1 pm downtown. All Star Lanes needs the community to show its support. Does Eagle Rock really need another public storage type business?Sincerely, Todd Lahman,

andrew garsten- guest view
Is It Christmas, Or Election Season?
Have you all heard about the developer who wants to subdivide Moon Canyon, one of Mt. Washington's character-giving cherished open spaces, into 18 lots, and then develop with 12 to 13 single family homes?

There has been a lot of concern on the part of the Mt. Washington community and friends to try to preserve this open space. Councilmember Pacheco has rightfully been called on for his position by his constituents. In a letter written to the developer, Councilmember states that "... I think the best use of the property is to maintain it as open space." We all agree.
He then goes on to say "... I am interested in purchasing these lots to preserve them as open space." "THAT'S GREAT!" we say, "and SO GENEROUS," as we collectively relax a little bit. But wait a minute. There's a fiscal crisis in the State of California, and the LA City coffers are looking a little pallid at the moment.

So Nick, do you know something that every other politician and bureaucrat wants to know, like "where's the money?" Do you have some little trove buried some place with $430,000 sitting in it? Working on a park project that need funding? Call Nick, since he's the only one in City Hall that seems to have the line on funds.

Or is this a cynical ploy to get the activists to quiet up, while Nick runs for office... and we don't find out that there's no such thing as Saint Nick until the elections are over and the developer is breaking ground? The reality should be sinking in.

If Santa Can't Help, bring on Oscar de La Hoya. Demand from Nick that he put his work where his mouth is, and fight this development with all the passion of the community and bureaucratic might of the city.

If the project is halted, there might actually be money some time in the distant future. By the way, if he's making promises in Mt. Washington, is he making promises about other proposed projects in his district? Let us know; we'll be happy to report on it.

DOT's Plot to Kill Bicyclists
We all love bikes. We all support bike commuting. We like bike lanes. And guess what, the bike lobby in LA and the State is awesome, and has been embraced by politicos and bureaucrats alike, as if they were GM getting rid of the Red Cars. So "what's the problem" you ask? Well the bike laming, I mean laning of our city (or at least in our neck of the woods) is looking increasingly insane. We wonder if these bike lanes are being built for the suicide messengers of San Francisco. For only suicidal riders would go in these lanes at commute time. Or is DOT, a traditionally internal combustion-friendly organization, trying to kill the bikers softly (so to speak), by ostensibly giving them what they want. Furthermore, the lanes are being implemented at often great expense and cost to the community in terms of traffic and parking spaces, that seems out of step with the number of users who would benefit. Here are three examples of bike lane projects (implemented or imminent) over heavily congested motorist commute routes:

Silverlake Boulevard.
These lanes, put in place several years ago, displaced turn lanes on heavily congested Silverlake Boulevard causing bad commute time bottle necks on this two lane thoroughfare. It also costs scarce parking in the popular little business district at the Effie/W. Silverlake intersection. Scarce is the bicyclist user, because riders fear the traffic on this curvy canyon road.
Fletcher Drive.

This bike lane, with implementation imminent, will run down Fletcher Drive from San Fernando Road to hook into the Silverlake death lanes. As planned, Fletcher Drive will lose precious parking spaces in portions, and whole lanes in other sections. It is the answer to the question, "How can you make traffic congestion on Fletcher Drive worse."

Hyperion Bridge
This bike lane, also with implementation imminent, is one of the main reasons there is a plan to take the beautiful Hyperion Bridge apart, and then put it back together again, widened to accommodate bike lanes. The reported cost? $30 million for the bike lane widening portion alone (Hmmm, if we can cancel this project, maybe Nick can buy a bunch of parks)! Think $30 Mill is insane? Well, have you ever driven north on the Hyperion Bridge toward Atwater Village? It merges into the left of Glendale Boulevard north just across the river, with drivers aggressively moving to the left, to turn down Glenfeliz. What do they think is going to happen to those merged cyclists in the northbound Hyperion bike lane as Glendale Boulevard merges in from the right? Can you say "squish?" DOT can.

Think that's it? Here's a list of targeted "Class I" and "Class II" Bike Lanes that I can determine are coming to a neighborhood near you some time soon. Better take a look and see if they are catering to the suicidal few, and at what cost in terms of traffic and parking spaces:

Arroyo Seco Colorado Blvd.
Cypress Avenue Eagle Rock Blvd.
York Blvd. Avenue 50
Figueroa Street Avenue 60
Elysian Park Avenue Stadium Way
Huntington Drive Mission Road
Monterey Road Silverlake Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
Go to http://www.lacity.org/pln/transelement/bike-plan/b-index.htm#bicycle for complete text and maps.

We still love bikes and bike lanes, but can we put a hold on these projects, and quickly revisit the plan and make sure that it all still makes sense? If you think these projects are a bit out of step, write your council member, and state and federal representatives, and tell them that bike lanes, like everything in LA, NEEDS GOOD PLANNING! savevandekamps@ixpres.com

Historical Society Meets
The Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society presents its free Fall Event on Tuesday, October 22 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center, 2225 Colorado Boulevard. A Harvest Potluck & The Ultimate Bungalow will combine a festive, community potluck dinner with a lecture and slide presentation on the renowned Arts & Crafts landmark home, "The Gamble House," located at 4 Westmoreland Place in Pasadena.

"Given the strong interest in historical architecture, period design and restoration among many in Eagle Rock and surrounding communities, we are pleased to be able to host this event," said Eric Warren, President of the Historical Society.

The Cultural Center will be decorated in an autumn motif for the Harvest Potluck, which begins at 6:30pm. Every person who attends is asked to bring a main dish, salad or dessert that serves eight, and his or her own flatware. The Historical Society will supply paper goods and beverages.

At 7:30pm, Saverio Bono, Chair of The Gamble House Speaker's Bureau, will present The Ultimate Bungalow, a lecture and 40-minute slide presentation covering the only great landmark Arts & Crafts home designed by Charles and Henry Greene that is open to the public for touring. Built in 1908, visual highlights of The Gamble House include it's classic architectural elements, beautiful woodwork, period furnishings, leaded art glass, metalwork, masonry and extraordinary landscaping. Bono's lecture covers a brief history of how the home came to be built for David B. Gamble of Proctor & Gamble and his wife, Mary, and details about ongoing restoration. A question and answer period will follow.

The Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society was founded in 1961 and houses its archival collection of local photographs, newspapers, and artifacts in the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center. Annual Society membership is just $15 for individuals, and $20 for families and businesses. For more information on The Historical Society and its programs, it's collection, making a donation of local artifacts, or the Fall Event, contact President Eric Warren at (323) 257-1357.
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Optimist Mentor Awards
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services will honor Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, Raquel Welsh and Esai Morales at the agency’s 6th annual Mentor Awards on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton.

The Mentor Awards Gala, the agency’s major fundraiser, is chaired by the Motion picture and media attorney Henry Holmes and his wife Lori of Malibu. Proceeds will support the Highland Park-based agency’s programs and services for abused, neglected and at risk children.

Gala ticket prices range from $300 for an individual seat to $25,000 for a table of eight. For further information, please call 323-341-5500.
Community Workshop
Councilman Ed Reyes invites Northeast Los Angeles stakeholders to the First Community Workshop on Northeast Los Angeles' Community Linkages Master Plan Study for our Phase 3A Segment - Marmion Way between

Avenue 50 and Figueroa/Pasadena Avenue Intersection. It will be on Saturday, October 26, 2002, from 10 am to 1 p.m. at the Gold Line's Northeast Community Center, French Avenue and Pasadena Avenue,(across from French Avenue Station site) Los Angeles, CA.
For additional information contact: Sharon M.Y. Lowe, Office of Councilmember Ed Reyes, Council District 1 Environmental Justice Deputy, at 213-473-5890, or slowe@council.lacity.org.

Eagle Rock Friends of Library Book Sale
The friends of the Eagle Rock Library will hold a used book sale on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the library, 5027 Caspar Avenue. Coffee and bake goods will be sold from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Most book prices are $1.00 or less. Only soft back and hardback book donations will be accepted on October 25 at the library, no magazines. Call 323/258-8078 for information.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Mel Brooks turned the horror genre upside down with his madcap parody YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and the Alex Film Society (Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand, Glendale) will celebrate the Halloween season with two screenings on Saturday, October 26 at 2 and 8 pm.
Presented in classic black and white, this 1974 version of Mary Shelley's tale has Gene Wilder inheriting his grandfather's castle, experiments and crazed staff. Peter Boyle comes "alive" as the creation while Marty Feldman is a send-up as the faithful assistant, Igor. Teri Garr plays the pretty lab assistant and Madeline Kahn is perfect as the good Doctor's girlfriend. Gene Hackman's un-credited role as the blind woodsman along with "What hump?" are just two of the many unforgettable scenes.

Also included on screen will be the 1963 Oscar winning cartoon, THE CRITIC, featuring Mel Brooks in his "2000 Year Old Man" voice commenting on abstract animation.

Tickets are $8.50/$7 matinee. Alex Film Society members are only $6. (Join at the box office and save immediately on your tickets. Purchase tickets at the Alex Box Office, (open Tues-Sun 12N to 6p), by phone at (818) 243-2539 or on line.

Theater- Eva Peron
"Eva Peron the Myth and Legend", a play, examines the life of the woman who changed the face of a nation. From her early days as an actress to her rise to power, her concern for the poor, her speeches, her passions and insecurities, and her love for Juan Domingo Peron.
Eva Peron will be performed at the Frida Kahlo Theater, 2332 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles on the following dates: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday at 8 PM Sundays at 6 PM.

They will be performed in both English and Spanish: In English, October 18-20. In Spanish, October 24-27.

Tickets prices are $14 general; $12 Senior Citizens and students with ID. Call for special group discount tickets. Special $11 discounted tickets for all our Thursday performances. For information and reservations call: 213-382-8133. Our offices are open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 PM.

Pinhole Photography
Make a camera. Take a picture. Create art! Learn how to make and operate a lens-less camera using found materials. Artist and cinematographer David Trulli will explain the mechanics of pinhole photography and help you create your own camera using a box you bring from home. Space is limited, so make reservations early!

Workshop Time and Date: 3 - 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002 at the Gallery Figueroa, 6122 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park, Fee: $10, For Reservations: Call (323) 258-5939 or email art@galleryfigueroa.com.

Bring an opaque box of any size or shape. No previous photography experience is necessary. This workshop is being held in connection with David’s show, "Slow Pictures, Fast World," which opens Oct. 5 at Gallery Figueroa. The artist’s reception is from 7 - 11 p.m. From 9 - 11 p.m., the gallery will host singer/songwriter Mario Zelaya.

David Trulli has spent the past 20 years of his career as a cinematographer surrounded by high-tech Hollywood gadgetry. But this self-proclaimed techno-geek has turned his attention to decidedly low-tech tools to create his personal art, which includes photographs shot with lens-less cameras and haunting images carved into scratchboard. In "Slow Pictures, Fast World," Trulli celebrates the slow, deliberate processes of his personal art to give us dreamy cityscapes and gritty urban vignettes.

Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. For more information, call 323 258 5939 or visit us online at www.galleryfigueroa.com

Masquerade, Murder, Mayhem
Opera Of The Foothills presents “Masquerade, Murder, Mayhem”, Sunday, October 27, at the legendary Castle Green in Oldtown Pasadena. Showtime 4:00 p.m. in the ballroom. 99 S. Raymond, Pasadena. Featuring baritone Roberto Gomez and stars of Opera of the Foothills in a Halloween extravaganza of chilling operatic andz musical theater favorites. $25 general admission. Phone (323) 459-1025 or go online at OperaofFoothills @yahoo.com

Fall Craft Faire
The Annual Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladies Auxiliary Craft Faire is scheduled for Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There will also be a bake sale and hot dogs and nachos will be on sale through out the day.

A portion of the proceeds will go to local charities. At the Eagles Hall, 1596 Yosemite Dr. in Eagle Rock.
For more information, call Pat: 255-8544 or Eagles at 257-8869.

Hollenbeck CPAB
Dave Macpherson
The Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) for the Hollenbeck area is composed of residents of the communities served by the Hollenbeck Community Police Station. Members of CPAB live or work in Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno and Montecito Heights. They serve as a communication link between the police and the community.

CPAB meets regularly on the third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Hollenbeck station, 2111 E. First Street. Community residents are invited to the meetings and those who are interested are invited to apply for membership.

This column will focus on the Hollenbeck Problem Solving Unit. Officers George Gonzales and Jose Padilla report regularly to the CPAB on their work in the unit. They work in partnership with community residents, businesses, schools and religious and community groups to reduce and resolve crime problems, as well as crime prevention.

A resident calls the Problem Solving Unit with a concern and the problem is assigned to a Hollenbeck police officer who will work to resolve the problem. That officer will then report back to the person who called. People may also call to invite an officer to attend meetings of their organization to discuss the Problem Solving Unit, formation of a Neighborhood Watch or to discuss community concerns.

This is but one way in which the Hollenbeck Area officers work with the community in the overall community policing strategy. The police and community working together can have a significant impact upon the reduction of crime and improvement in the quality of life in the area.

With community policing, police increasingly rely upon input and cooperation from the community. This joint problem solving partnership fosters a mutual trust and understanding between police and community.

For more information or to report problems, residents can call the Problem Solving Unit at (213) 485-7734.

Frida on Paper
A Group Show Reflecting The Life And Work Of Frida Kahlo
Avenue 50 Studio Gallery and Modern Multiples Fine Art Prints join forces to present a two-month exhibition celebrating the life and memory of Mexico's best-known female artist, Frida Kahlo. A number of established and emerging Los Angeles area artists were invited to create new works on paper reflecting on Frida Kahlo's life and work. The exciting result is "Frida on Paper". "Frida on Paper, Part I" opened October 1 and runs through October 27.

Participating artists include: Jose Antonio Aguirre, Barbara Carrasco, Cristina Cardenas, Rolo Castillo, Roberto Delgado, Richard Duardo, Ricardo Duffy, Antonio Escalante, Margaret Garcia, Tina Gulotta, Jose Lozano, Magu, Isabel Martinez, John Miner, Pilar, Artemio Rodriguez, Reyes Rodriguez, Frank Romero, Hector Silva, Cindy Suriyani, Carlos Vargas, and J. Michael Walker.
A Mexican icon, Frida Kahlo has become a cultural touchstone through her vibrant artwork, as well as her intense public persona. The mission of this exhibition is to explore the many ways the art and life of Frida Kahlo has influenced contemporary artists, defining symbolic roles of culture, politics and gender. This important exhibition showcases new works from many of Los Angeles' most talented and creative artists.

The Avenue 50 Studio Gallery is a multicultural alternative art gallery whose mission is to promote the arts in the Northeast L.A. area. Modern Multiples is a fine art print studio and advocate for emerging artists for over 20 years.
Where: The Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Ave 50, Highland Park, for information: Kathy Gallegos at 258-1435.
This exhibition runs to November 24 and is free to the public.
Studio hours: Tuesday though Thursday 10-12 noon, Saturday and Sunday 10-4 P.M.

10th Anniversary Discovery Tour
The Arroyo Arts Collective, a grassroots community arts organization in Northeast Los Angeles, presents its 10th Anniversary Discovery Tour- a self-guided auto tour of art in Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Mount Washington. This year the Tour will feature the work of over 60 artists in media ranging from traditional plein air painting to cutting edge video. Tourgoers can get to know artists in unique studio settings ranging from storefronts and funky garages to landmark Craftsman homes scattered through the hills of Los Angeles' earliest bohemian district.

The Collective has played an influential part in the development of the arts community in Northeast Los Angeles for the past thirteen years. Drawing on the resources and volunteer efforts of its membership, the Collective has produced an impressive list of site-specific installation events, innovative group exhibitions, and a bi-monthly newsletter that highlights arts activities in the area. Its goal is to provide arts experiences that are inclusive in their representation of local work and reflective of the creative richness and diversity of the neighborhood. Established as one of the first neighborhood art tours in Los Angeles, the 2002 Discovery Tour is the Collective's tenth annual open house event. This year the Collective will also open its new community space, The Collective Avenue 50, with a display about the neighborhood's architectural legacy organized by the Highland Park Heritage Trust.

In celebration of the Collective's 10th Anniversary Discovery Tour, the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center will host a companion exhibition of work by participating artists during the month of November. At a reception on Friday evening, November 15 from 7 to 10 p.m., the public is invited to meet the artists and enjoy a preview of their work. On the day of the Tour, local artisans will display crafts in the courtyard of the historic Charles Lummis Home.

Pre-Tour tickets ($10) are available online at www.ArroyoArtsCollective.org and at Galco's Old World Grocery, 5702 York Boulevard, Highland Park; maps and tickets ($15) will be available at the Lummis Home the day of the Tour.

The Charles Lummis Home is located at 200 E. Avenue 43 in Highland Park. Tour sites will be open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with a closing reception from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lummis Home. Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center is located at 2225 Colorado Boulevard, Eagle Rock. The Collective@Avenue 50 is located at 135 N. Avenue 50 in Highland Park.

Specific Plan Review?
Meeting recently with Councilmember Pacheco, is the resident association’s Land Use Committee. In response to complaints that some community members have about the way the Colorado Blvd. Specific Plan has been interpreted by city planning officials, the Councilman has met with this committee to go over the “Plan” Section by section, paragraph by paragraph, line by line, and word by word. In a meeting held on Thursday Night October 17, the group started in on the second half of the planning document.

Interesting is that because of the wording of the Plan and some recent changes in State Law, “We may have a section of the Plan that is unenforceable, ” according to the Councilman.

The section on the Design Review Board was practically laughable because it used the “may”- as in “the Director (of planning) may consider the the recommendations of the... board.” “He doesn’t even have to read it,” said Pacheco.

The review of what the “Plan” is a necessary first step before any changes MAY be considered when and if the Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan is ever opened up for changes.