Little League Players

Lose Big
by Tom Topping

The 2005 Eagle Rock/Highland Park Little League season, after starting out to be one of the best seasons in years, descended at its conclusion into a pool of arguments, cursing, threats of physical violence, shocked and disillusioned parents and a bunch of unhappy kids. Most of its long time leaders and volunteers have quit, and those who have taken over have shirked their responsibilities. Many parents have vowed never to let their children return to the league.

The league has been operating under the sanction of Little League International for many years. Little League International, which put on its first game in 1939, has comprehensive rules, and tries to stress sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork.

In the ER/HP league, who plays their games at Yosemite Playground, some coaches had been around for almost twenty years, long after their kids have grown up and left the nest. They kept coming back year after year, enjoying the kids, the sport and the thrill of competition. It was something they thought would continue for years to come. But as everything goes in cycles, the number of teams going up and down over the years, it sometimes looked like the league might fold. But it appeared all that would change for the better when Johnny Salazar entered the picture.

Johnny was a local parent of a player that had been playing baseball in the various local leagues. He decided that the ER/HP league was the place he wanted his son and himself to participate. Using his connections with previous leagues he was in, he convinced players and their parents to come aboard and join in the ER/HP league.

"Johnny did a great job," said Dave Lear, 2005 President of the ER/HP. From a lackluster 10 to 11 teams in the league, Johnny had helped bring the team count all the way up to 24. It looked like it was going to be one of the best seasons yet.

All was not perfect however, as concerns started to surface on the behavior of the coach of one of the new teams. According to Chris Swanson, a long time coach, the "New York" team's coach, Brian Bonilla, had been giving the umpires a hard time all year. Swanson, coaching the "Pirates," was also disturbed at the way Bonilla talked to the kids, constantly questioning all the calls and belittling his players when they would make a mistake. But Swanson had no idea where it would lead.

What it did lead to, in the thick of the season, with the excitement and the pressure of stiff competition growing on everyone involved, was an explosion that would eventually rip the ER/HP little league into pieces.

May 7, 2005 - By all accounts, it was one of the best Little League games anyone had ever seen. The score was close, the players played great and the plays were even better. It was the bottom of the sixth inning. The Pirates, coached by Jim Warren and Chris Swanson, were tied with "New York," coached by Bonilla and his assistant. The umpire, Don Shorman, with over 15 years experience was calling the game.

Earlier, he had thrown New York's assistant coach out of the game for unsportsmenlike behavior. The Pirates were at bat, and one player was walked. A second player got a base hit and then another player walked.

As the umpire called the balls and strikes, Bonilla was making his calls as well. He coaxed his catcher, saying, "That was a strike wasn't it?" He was getting his catcher to join him in questioning the umpire's decisions. Of course, the young player agreed with his coach, adding fuel to the fire as Bonilla argued with the umpire over the call.

In the meantime, New York's parents were getting loud and unruly. Umpire Shorman instructed Bonilla to control his teams' parents, (something Little League rules require) which Bonilla refused to do. The umpire finally had had enough and threw Bonilla out of the game. As he left the field, Bonilla made threats, saying he would see him on the street later, etc. Though according to Little League rules, Bonilla was supposed to completely leave the area, he waited and watched from across the street. The game continued.

The bases were loaded. The score was tied. The next batter hit a slow roller up the middle, right between short stop and second base. Both New York players hesitated, thinking the other player would field the ball. That was all it took. The Pirate's winning run came across the plate and the game was over.

The parents of New York took to the field. They insisted the balls and strikes were called wrong. They were infuriated at their loss. Bonilla returned to the field, joining in the melee. A crowd of people circled umpire Shorman yelling and threatening. New York's scorekeeper was actually bumping chests with the umpire as he got right up in his face. Dave Lear, president of the league, jumped in, pulling the man away from the umpire.

To try and diffuse the situation, Shorman walked away, the game was over, and Bonilla followed him. Shorman says Bonilla threatened to kill him. The parents of the Pirates were shocked. Some of the kids were crying. Nothing as bad as this had ever happened at one of their games before.

"This is a story about how the parents influenced and interfered in the league," said league president Dave Lear. "They got emotionally involved in the league instead of letting the kids play."

Umpire Shorman said, "It was a bad incident that never should have happened." Attempts to contact Bonilla were unsucessful, as he has an unlisted number and no one was able to provide his telephone number.

Umpire Shorman and coach Jim Warren, both previous presidents of the league, said they told Lear to have a disciplinary hearing immediately to deal with the coach. Lear, however could not schedule the meeting until later that week. The day of the hearing ended up being Shorman's wedding anniversary, so he was unable to attend.

Somehow, the parents and players of the New York team were called and notified of the hearing. They hugely outnumbered league officials and witnesses to the incident. Lear apparently succumbed to their pressure and to everyone's surprise, made a speech defending Bonilla.

In Little League, all coaches and managers are board members. Also, any parent or other person who wants to be involved can also be voted in as a voting board member. The executive or E-board members are chosen from among them. The E-board members are who votes on disciplinary matters.

Without Shorman there to witness, the meeting reportedly turned into a "Bonilla's a Hero" rally. Shorman and Warren say that President Lear should not have allowed the players and parents into the meeting, and that it was a violation of procedure to do so. After all was said and done, however, Bonilla walked away with only a three game suspension.

Unhappy with the final vote, Lear, Shorman, Warren and Swanson resigned from the E-board.

If any of you readers have ever been in a volunteer organization, you know that only 10% of the members do 90% of the work. These four comprised that 10%. Shorman and his whole family, having a strong sense of duty, and because they enjoyed it, had been running the snack bar, earning about $400 per game for the league. Lear attended most of the games, as at least one E-board member is required to be present at all times. The other two had been performing similar duties as well.

"With six games left in the season, it just wasn't the same," said Swanson. Even though Bonilla promised to take over the snack bar, it remained closed. The life and the fun of the ER/HP Little League had been sucked out. When the Pirates were again scheduled to play New York, most of the parents refused to let their kids play, and the game was a forfeit.

Apparently sensing an opportunity to take over the league completely, Johnny Salazar and the parents he had brought into the league held a meeting.

If any readers out there have had the experience with boards as I have, you know that sometimes they will try to pull a fast one. Rules limiting the board are ignored. Rules liked are followed rigorously. Meetings will get held without proper notification. Folks who might disagree with a proposed action are excluded. Only those that will go-along and get-along will be called to show up.

On August 22, one of those meetings was held. It was a Bylaws meeting. The rules required all members to be notified two weeks in advance. The "disagreeables" were left out. At its conclusion was a new rule:

REGULATION 1C, EEL AMEND:16

1. ANY EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER, BOARD MEMBER, MANAGER, COACH, UMPIRE, ANY VOLUNTEERS WHO RESIGN DURING THEIR TENURE WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE REMAINING SEASON AND ONE FULL SEASON FOLLOWING THEIR RESIGNATION.

2. THEY WILL BE SUBJECT TO BOARD REVIEW FOR EVERY YEAR THERE AFTER. MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE LEAGUE TO BE CONSIDER FOR REINSTATEMENT

It was signed by: Johnny Salazar, William Morrison, Esther Gonzales, Dan Hawkins, Archie Cordova, Rudy Najera, and Robert Ramirez.

Thus, Johnny and his compadres made their move to take over the league.

Three days later, another meeting was held at Denny's to elect new board members and to discuss the transfer of the bank accounts (approx $9000) to the new regime. This meeting went badly, with Salazar making intimations of financial improprieties of the previous leadership, and Dave Lear refuting the validity of the new bylaws. It ended with Salazar cursing at Dave Lear, challenging him "settle it" out in the parking lot.

That's about where it stands now, in the ER/HP Little League.

I asked Johnny Salazar about the problems in the ER/HP this year. He said one of the parents told him that one of the coaches was threatened, but nothing happened. "Six board members resigned," he said, and added, "The league owed me money. I spent over $6000 of my own money."

Fernando Lopez was another long time participating parent and coach. He said this, "Johnny spent money that the league didn't have. He bought really nice trophies for the coaches and managers, not for the kids. I asked him, "Why did you buy $40 jackets when we never spent that much before?"

"I don't think there's going to be a league next year. Johnny (misinformed) the parents from the park league. He told them there would be no season there (2005), that's why they came to this league. They say he (misinformed) us, so were not coming back."

In this report you may notice a lack of information about the most important aspect of Little League, the kids. But I did indeed hear from the coaches regarding the kids. It seems that every year, the coaches vote on who will receive the MVP award. They were quite upset that after Salazar assumed the President position, he had ignored the vote and instead gave the MVP award to a player of his own choosing. At the awards ceremony that usually awards the child players, the new leadership gave awards for the coaches and managers, mostly leaving out the kids.

Coach Swanson in his original letter to this paper wrote, "Over the last eight years I have watched many kids grow up into special young men and women who have gone on to be successful students and athletes. I am very concerned about my youth little league program and its boys and girls. Please help our Eagle Rock Little League in any way you can."

Real Heroes Return
by Tom Topping
When Heinrich Keifer and his wife Peggy watched the devastation and suffering occurring in and around New Orleans, like so many others, they wanted to help. However, unlike most who felt the pain of their fellow Americans, and commendably opened their hearts and their wallets, they had to do more.
"We just felt like... felt like we wanted to go," said Peggy. She explained that she called the Red Cross in the days following the disaster, and they told her, "Come on down!" They needed people to perform what they call "mass care," for a minimum commitment of 10 days. A training was being held in Glendale that Saturday. It was an eight hour course that was attended by 40 people. After the training they brought home a big shopping list of items they needed to buy to bring with them, and another list of immunizations they needed to take before leaving.
After their original departure was postponed for a few days, they finally got the call, gathered their selves and their backpacks together and headed for the airport. On September 14, Heinrich sent out this message:
"Kiwanis, Neighborhood Council and Chamber of Commerce members and friends:
Re: Red Cross deployment dates . . . 9-16-05 thru 9-28-05
The call has arrived and Peggy and I have arranged to travel to the Red Cross evacuee shelter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
We will depart LAX Thursday night on a Red Eye Flight (12:15AM). We are trained
to provide "Mass Care" which means we should help to provide food and shelter for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The Red Cross is a secondary emergency responder (after the Fire department, Police, etc.) to provide emergency shelter, food, minor medical treatment and counseling to help people and their families come through disasters.
There continues to be a need for volunteers. If you have an interest in serving please call your local Red Cross or 818-243-3121.
People are counting on help from there fellow neighbors, Please consider the help that you could provide. The Red Cross has lowered the minimum commitment from 21 days to 10 days. This is the largest US disaster ever under taken, please consider what you can do to help!
The Red Cross does provides transportation to the shelter, some expenses and a soft warm cot."
Seven days later, on September 20th, Heinrich was able to get on a computer and send this message:
"Kiwanians and Friends:
RED CROSS Update: Peggy & I arrived in Baton Rouge and after orientation we're trained and dispatched in the 15 foot Box Truck to Lake Charles. Lake Charles is a nice community, off of the lake with two "riverboat" casinos and river front properties. There is also a state park that has some evacuees that we have been running food to. Lake Charles is 130 miles west of Baton Rouge and 250 miles from New Orleans.
Peggy and I received somewhat limited "Emergency Response Vehicle" (EVR) training to use a Red Cross vehicle and distribute food to people in need. The Supervisors set up the delivery locations in advance of our runs and we can be serving from the EVR window or carry containers of hot foods out to various sites.
So far we have feed over 1000 on the combined runs to several locations. We are several trained EVR's as they are called that do the same thing.
More info when I have a chance . . . It's time for me to make a food run."
That's how the days were for one of the busiest community members in Northeast L.A. as he and his wife Peggy worked to help provide for thousands of displaced evacuees.
On September 24-25th, hurricane Rita came ashore. Community members in Northeast L.A. are getting a little worried. They can only assume that volunteers had to evacuate as well, joining the thousands on those jammed freeways, trying to get to higher ground.
Heinrich and Peggy are scheduled to return this week. Friends and loved ones are waiting and wondering when they will see the two, wanting to hear of their adventure, and hoping that everything is OK for them.
If you would like to volunteer call the Glendale/La Crescenta Red Cross at 818-243-3121.
 

Election Administrator Plays Favorites
by Tom Topping
Anyone who has ever been to a Neighborhood Council election in any part of the city has been close to "Independent Election Administrator" Jerry Kvasnicka. He is the only one in the entire city of L.A. that does that job. If you have voted or run for a Neighborhood council position, or attended a candidate forum, you know who he is. The election administrator contracts with the City of Los Angeles, the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) actually, and is paid for his time that he spends helping the various NC's get their elections accomplished.
He seems likable and easygoing enough, but last month he was caught in a couple of tight spots that he was not quite able to wriggle out of. He was asked if a person who does business in a number of Neighborhood Council areas could hold office in those councils. He explained that persons selling real estate, for instance, may be able to show some evidence that they do business in more than one NC area.
He told about one person that he was aware of who was a board member on three Neighborhood Councils, and three other folks who are on two Neighborhood Council Boards.
Of course, the next question was, "So this reporter could vote in all the areas I cover with the newspaper?"
Jerry said, "Not especially."
Jerry made it clear that he would not acknowledge the Boulevard Sentinel as having a business presence in the areas that can absolutely be proven to be where news is regularly being gathered and advertising is regularly being sold.
He was saying that although they both are about making living, selling real estate is a far better qualifier for knowing the people and the important issues to be voted on in a community, rather than just spending time actually learning about and reporting those same issues within these areas to the people who actually live there.
Who's the Boss?
Last I heard, there was no candidate registered to try for the position of President of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council. Everett Sarabia, leader of the Mont Eagle association, and an original organizing member of the ERNC, called Jerry Kvasnicka and asked if he could switch from being a candidate for the Public Safety position to being a candidate for president. It was past the deadline. Jerry at first told him yes, he could indeed do that. Everett then informed Jerry that Past President Dalila Sotelo had said no. Well, so much for the "Independent" part of the Independent Administrator title. Jerry backed up right away, cowered in the shadow of the "Dalila" and said they would have to do what she said.
He says there is a great need for Independent Election Adminstrators. He encourages anyone interested to call the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and apply. 334-B East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Telephone: (213) 485-1360, Fax: (213) 485-4608

Saving the Rock: Then and Now
Today the Eagle Rock is publicly owned. Or is it? The area around it is maintained as parkland. Well, sometimes part of it is. Native plantings and Arts events celebrate our town's great symbol. A procession of trash trucks parade at its foot. A power station, high voltage lines, a pumping plant and a reservoir are its immediate neighbors. Beautiful and humble homes and a large park with elegant buildings are also nearby. It is near the intersection of many major roads.
We will explore the past and future of the Eagle Rock at 7:00 on Tuesday October 18th at the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd. The public meeting of the Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society will begin with a new short film by Oxy student, David Luna, remembering the Save the Rock movement through interviews with some of its major motivators. A panel discussion of the future of the rock will follow. The 14th district Council office, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, TERA, the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Eagle Rock Kiwanis Club, the Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful, and the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock are expected. Questions and information from the audience are encouraged.
The Eagle Rock and its surroundings have had conflicting uses from the earliest days of our town. It was called Eagle Rock Park and shown on early postcards as a well-groomed paradise by a perennial stream. It was also shown as a half-wild sanctuary for wildlife, and an area for hunting on horseback. Despite this, it was always privately owned. The Board of Trustees turned down an offer to sell the entire area for $500. Around 1911, the W carline was built up the Eagle Rock Canyon to bring materials for the Edison substation, which can still be seen. The power lines came down the canyon, as they do today, to supply a growing town. The road to Pasadena went through this area, avoiding the wetlands in the valley created by the stream.
In the fifties, the area became a focus for infrastructure development. Glendale forced the road to Scholl Canyon Dump into the valley. A major conduit for water from the Colorado River was built through the area feeding a new reservoir and filling a beautiful canyon. Perhaps in compensation the long awaited Eagle Rock Park was built with buildings designed by Richard Neutra and grounds by Garrett Eckbo, two of California's finest modern designers. Francis Line, renowned travel lecturer and filmmaker, owned the Rock itself. Line's plans to build an art colony around his home proved unfeasible. California's frenzy of road building produced the new Arroyo Seco Bridge with its extension to Colorado Blvd.
The continuation of this road, now the 134 Freeway, led to an epic battle over routing. The original plans called for three alternate routes, all of which continued though the center of Eagle Rock. A compromise was reached on a fourth alternative, the "Skyway Route". We sacrificed our access to the canyons and ridge but preserved Eagle Rock's existence.
James Real purchased the majority of the Rock area around 1960. His dream was to build a research center on the property. Observing incidents of vandalism and the threat of development, the "Save the Rock" movement tried to have the City buy the Rock. Unsuccessful, the movement did succeed in having the Rock declared a Historic Cultural Monument. Real finally built his home and an apartment building on the Pasadena side of the Rock. Access from the gentle slope at the rear of the Rock was cut off, further limiting public use.
Around 1990 part of the property was sold to developer Fredrick Heim. Plans were made to build another apartment house, this time immediately to the south of the Rock. Community activists rose in protest. Picketers from the fledgling Eagle Rock Association drew press attention to the situation. Longtime activists with the Chamber of Commerce and the local City council representative organized a fundraising effort to "Save the Rock". Due to community activism, the Zone variance needed to build the apartments was denied. The City entered into negotiations to purchase the Rock.
In 1995 the Front two thirds of the Eagle Rock was purchased by the city for $699,000.
Alatorre Park was dedicated in 1996 to honor former Councilman Richard Alatorre. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy took ownership of the land. The responsibility for its upkeep is still undecided.

GOT SUSHI?

AT left is artists rendering of the Sushi restaurant trying to open on Eagle Rock Boulevard, near Ridgeview. Although they have plenty of parking for the size of the restaurant, they need community support to get the conditional use permit allowing them to serve alcohol with food.

Food Drive for Katrina relief program
Drop off dried, packaged, and canned food to Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center by Friday, Sept. 30th! (located in Mt. Washington on Frontenac between Ave. 45 and Ave. 46)
We will be delivering the donated food to LA's Children's Network International on Saturday, October 1st.
2005 Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans with great force. Children's Network International is committed to sending 5 semi loads of food, clothing, personal hygiene items, over the counter medicines and cleaning supplies to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. This distribution will be in New Orleans, Mississippi and Alabama. If you would like to collect backpacks and fill them with items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, pens, crayons, coloring paper, toys, etc., it would be greatly appreciated.
For more information, visit their website or call MaryLinda @ 323-369-2922
www.childrensnetworkinternational.org

Community Beautification Grant
The Community Beautification Grant (CB Grant) is offered by the Board of Public Works Office of Community Beautification. The CB Grant is a competitive, annual, matching grant for community-based organizations that wish to implement beautification project that can be completed in nine months or less. Organizations may apply for grants of up to $10,000.
Grant guidelines, application form, and other documents may be downloaded from http://lacity.org/bpw/OCB/NMF/index.html. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a general information workshop. This year there are over 25 workshops scheduled City-wide. At these workshops CB Grant Staff will discuss the application process, show pictures of previously completed grants, and explain the attributes of a successful grant.
To ask specific questions about the grant please contact the CB Grant staff:
Michael Espinosa, Grant Manager
(213) 978-0225 || mespinos@bpw.lacity.org
Maria Sheets, Grant Coordinator
(213) 978-0227 || msheets@bpw.lacity.org
Emphasis on projects above Mullholland Drive (Valley)
Virginia Valencia, Program Aide
(213) 978-0226 || vvalenci@bpw.lacity.org
Sep 28 - Wed El Sereno - 90032 EL SERENO BRANCH LIBRARY
5226 Huntington Drive 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Oct 5 - Wed Glassell Park - 90065 GLASSELL PARK COMMUNITY & SENIOR
CENTER
3700 Verdugo Road 6 - 7:30 p.m.

15th Annual Intertribal Marketplace
Southern California's largest Indian arts sale, featuring more than 100 American Indian artists
Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6
10 to 5 pm
The celebrated Intertribal Marketplace returns to the community of Mt. Washington for its 15th year with more than 100 artists from around the country selling pottery, metal and nonmetal jewelry, sculptures, paintings, mixed media works, weaving, beadwork, woodcarving, and cultural items. This signature event celebrates the continuing traditions and new innovations of Native artists.
Awards are given to artists in categories such as beadwork, jewelry, painting, sculpture, woodcarving, cultural items, pottery, and weaving. Best in show is awarded the Jackie Autry Purchase Award, which allows for the winning piece to become part of the Autry National Center's permanent collection. Last year, the award was given to two artists, Richard Aitson (Kiowa, Kiowa Apache) for his leather-with-beadwork moccasins, and Isaiah Ortiz (San Felipe Pueblo) for his silver, wood, and leather bolo tie. Visitors will be able to see the 2005 prize-winning entries on display at the individual artists' booths and speak to all the participating artists about their craft.
Throughout the weekend, see performances by powwow dancer Sam Bear Paw and hoop dance champion Terry Lee Goedel; traditional song, drumming, and dance by the Wild Horse Singers and master artist of native flute Patrick Shendo-Mirabal; plus storytelling and other musical acts. Visitors can participate in family activities led by museum staff and enjoy Native food.
Admission for Autry National Center members is $5. General admission is $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors 62 and over, and free for children 6 years of age and under. Take the MTA Gold Line to the Marketplace (exit at the Southwest Museum station) and receive $2 off admission when you show your ticket stub. Intertribal Marketplace is sponsored by Southern California Edison.

A party held at John Stillion, hosted by Anita Hultman. Only the best kind of people were invited. From left, J.R. Henkle, Anita, Ray Patel, Erica Grubert, Ursula Brown in the back, and Daryl Medine far right.

A new standard may have been set for entertaining in Eagle Rock. Here Anita Hultman celebrates by showing off her new dress.

Master Plan
for the
Master Class
by Tom Topping
Well, Eagle Rock, just when we thought we were safe they're at it again. After two years of relative peace, a select group of individuals is cooking the books. They're loading the deck. The fix is in. The foxes are guarding the hen house.
What it all boils down to is the future of community planning in Eagle Rock. It's all about a "Master Plan." It's about the Colorado Specific Plan. It's about a new "Historic Overlay Zone" (HPOZ) A specific Plan for Eagle Rock Boulevard. It's about a specific Plan for York.
At stake is the rights of property owners. At stake is the desires and sensibilities of residents. At stake is the specter of Big Brother hovering overhead, watching and waiting for you to step out of line. You get caught, you're done. You lose it all.
You know, on the surface, it looks fine. They rattle off all the advantages of the plan, saying that businesses will see it more as providing a great benefit rather than taking something away. They say they want to "See that the growth patterns in Eagle Rock are correct..." And they say that the "Master Plan" will be something that will be cohesive for the entire Eagle Rock Area." But if you want to know what will really happen, just look at the last 8 years- and it will get even worse; or better, depending where you're coming from.
But what seems to be a grand improvement is also killing off some of the best parts of this little community. No more reasonably priced storefronts. Neighborhood businesses, or the famous Mom and Pops. They will no longer be able to stay. The same folks who worked to improve the business district won't be staying. The independent entrepreneurs who first dared to take a chance on Eagle Rock won't be saying either.
Privately owned Swork and Fatty's will be supplanted by Starbucks and the Coffee Bean. Already in the works is a barbecue chain to compete with Dantes BBQ. It will be repeated over and over again until the very soul of the community; the part that made us unique from others, the part that let us know that we cared for others, and that we were cared for in return will be completely gone.
It getting hard to find already. That certain something used to be found in Toppers. It can't be found in the Chalet. It used to be found at Williamson's Auto Supply. It can't be found at the Coffee Table. It used to be found at Lee's Kitchen, It's not at Dante's. It was at Stapp's Auto Repair, D&D, Eagle Rock Pharmacy. It used to be found at the Eagle Cafe, H&H Autobody, the Off Road Toy Shop. You can still barely find it now. If you know where to look.
Tritch Hardware. Pete's Blue Chip. Jim's Burgers. Elvira's. Colombo's. If you've ever been to these places you know what I mean. Some newer places have it, too. Oxy Cafe, Dave's Chillin and Grillen, Owl Talk, Pat & Lorraine's. Cindy's.
No, they are not the latest and coolest. Just good old fashioned services, and good old fashioned folks.
When I first got involved in this community, I sensed that the best part of it was being slowly removed. Slowly gutted. Gutted and set out on trash day like so many stinkin' fish bones. The funniest thing is that all the new people who moved here did so because they liked what they saw. They all could feel that certain something and liked it, whether they realized it or not. It is so ironic that many of them are the ones working to remove the very thing that attracted them here in the first place.
Yes, the forces of gentrification have taken hold in this community. I don't see that they will ever let go. The rents will go up, the people that made it happen will be kicked out. But is it really necessary to accelerate it in the fastest way possible? Oh sure, I know some folks want the full-on gentrification to happen right now, but the only difference a few years will make is how many folks will get hurt. That's what I object to.
That a local businessman would lose his home. That a huge part of the community would be denied their favorite take out food, or their favorite hangout place. Hey, the demise of everything is just a part of life but come-on, but why make it happen faster or intentionally? Why ensure that the maximum number of folks are victimized. And why? Just to increase the value of already overpriced homes north of Colorado Boulevard?
Well, I hope it's worth it to you. I hope you can live with yourself. I hope you realize it's not too late to change that course before it is. And I hope you can explain it to St. Peter if you don't.

Cruizin' with Mary

by Mary Amrhein
Greetings, Eagle Rock. The Eagle Rockin' Rodders had a very successful Sept. cruise in, with probably the highest attendance all year long! We filled the parking lot at Jim's to overflowing with a variety of customs, old school, rat rods, street rods, and just plain kool kars! This month I'm not going to talk too much about the cars, nor am I doing my "pick of the month" this time because I want to write about the club, the upcoming holidays, and some news which affects our club.
As you know, the Eagle Rockin' Rodders was formed by some local car buffs in 1996, who started meeting informally, then formally, at Jim's Burgers on Colorado Bl. on the last Saturday night of each month. Jim's was a Tastee Freeze in the 1960's and 70's, and is right next to the fire station. Our club has been going strong for 10 consecutive years, and we are planning on celebrating our 10 year anniversary next year. As I stated before, we are a family car club, and we are the club that "gives back to the community." 100 per cent of our raffle profits go back into the community, a fact we are very proud of.
We recently found out that Jim's is being sold to a local resident who owns several other food establishments in the valley. The plan is to remodel Jims into a barbecue lunch/dinner restuartant with patio seating. Now I don't know this as a "fact" but it appears the existing structure as we know it (the orange pointy sign, and the building) will probably be torn down, the drive-thru removed, and a completely new restaurant complete with patio seating will be erected. (I personally feel very sad about the tear-down, but I guess progress, and all that. Feels like the end of an era...) As it currently exists, the building is not ADA compliant, nor are the restrooms, all of which will be corrected. The proposed new name is "Oinkster". I guess because of the barbecue pork.
This is all very exciting for the future, and the new owner has indicated, at least initially, that the Rockin' Rodders will be more than welcome to continue to meet at the new venue. After all, we cruise, we eat, we spend money.... A win-win situation for everyone.
We will still continue to be the premier car club in Eagle Rock, and will continue to hold cruise-ins, participate in Concerts in the Park, etc. Something like a temporary change of venue is not a problem for this club! However, the September cruise may have been our last at Jim's. The escrow is moving right along and the old owners have indicated they will need to vacate on Oct. 15. We will attempt to have one more cruise at Jim's, maybe a "goodbye" blow out there, to thank everyone, especially the owners of Jim's, who have so generously supported us. If by chance, Jim's is still open at the end of October, we will have our usual Halloween bash, complete with decorated cars, pumpkins, costumes, and fun for all. More info to follow.
Hopefully when the new restauraunt opens up in 2006, the Rockin' Rodders will be right there to help celebrate.
Regarding our charity outreach: the club membership votes each year, usually around the holidays, to donate proceeds from our raffle to local charities. This year we have already made a cash donation to the Almansor Center (they help disabled and disadvantaged youths). We are still considering other local charities who need help. If anyone from a church ministry, youth group, shelter, etc, has any suggestions, please contact Mrs. Terrye Munday at (323)258-3364. We can't promise anything right now, but we really would like our money to stay in Eagle Rock. Please do not innundate this phone number, and only official clergy or office personnel please call. I will keep my readers posted as to the results of our holiday donations.
I plan on keeping this column alive since the Rockin' Rodders are as strong as ever, and there will be lots to talk about in the coming months. In closing I would like to again thank our kind friends at Jim's Burgers, who have been more than gracious to us, as well as our sponsors: One Stop Tires, Tritch Hardware, Verdugo Hardware, Sir Michael's, Power Ford, Fire Station 42, Council District 14, and the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce. If I left anyone out, my sincere apologies. Without your help and support we would not be able to give back to Eagle Rock. On behalf of the Eagle Rockin' Rodders, I humbly thank you. Until next time, keep on cruizin!

Day of the Dead
Art in the Park's Day of the Dead Festival was the first in Los Angeles to have altars on display at night in the ambiance of a cemetery. This year it will be a night of 100 altars, the largest in the Los Angeles area. The theme for this year's festival is "Legends in Music," to include the many passed on musicians and performers who have left a legacy for us to enjoy. This year the full extent of the park will be used and configured to simulate a cemetery. The altar plots will be laid out in "cemetery" fashion. There will also be vendors and food booths, and a stage for the many dance troups and bands scheduled to perform. This will all occur on Sunday, October 30, from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Hermon Park in the Arroyo Seco.
For information on joining in with your own altar, call 323 259 0861.

A Dia de los Muertos/
Day of the Dead Exhibition
Artists' Reception, Wednesday, November 2, 2005, 7-10 pm
"The Mexican is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, and celebrates it. It is one of his favorite playthings and his most steadfast love."
-- Octavio Paz
The Avenue 50 Studio invites the public to an art exhibit dealing with the Day of the Dead, a holiday celebrated throughout the Latin American world. The origin of this celebration lies in Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, which was then compressed and blended into the Catholic All Saints Day. This event normally celebrates and honors deceased ancestors, family members and personages through family altars or gravesites. The Avenue 50 Studio has asked artists to celebrate their ancestors by remembering their lives through photographs, paintings, sculptures, altars, and flower offerings.
Our invited artists include: Richard Valdes, Raoul De la Sota, Betty Wan, Isabel Martinez, CiCi Gonzalez, Gisel Vincent-Osuna, Leo Limon, Oscar Castillo, Rich Raya, Pat Lazalde, Julie Soto, Peter Carillo, Roberto Delgado, Craig Avner, Lucia Perez, Barbara Carrasco, J. Michael Walker, Daniel Gonzalez, Michael Amescua, Roberto Palacios, Ricardo Reyes.
We encourage you to dress in calavera attire, don a skull mask, or paint your face in calavera style, and join us as we honor our ancestors and celebrate life.
When: Wednesday, November 2, 2005, 7-10 pm
Where: Avenue 50 Studio, 131 No. Avenue 50, Highland Park, CA 90042
Contact: , 323/258-1435
Exhibition Dates: October 11 to Sunday, November 6, 2005

Norton Simon Museum Presents
Courbet, Modernism and the Art Market
A Lecture on Gustave Courbet
WHAT: Courbet, Modernism and the Art Market
In the latter half of his career, Gustave Courbet (French, 1819-77) created a body of landscape paintings that revolutionized western art, initiating a vital strain of modernism. His artistic production was fueled by the rapidly developing market economy for art, a market manipulated with extraordinary skill by Courbet himself. In this slide lecture, Dr. Mary Morton, Associate Curator of Paintings at the J. Paul Getty Museum, discusses Courbet's landscape oeuvre in relation to his market mastery.
WHEN: Friday, October 14, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Norton Simon Museum
411 West Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena
Located on the corner of Colorado and Orange Grove Boulevards at the intersection of the Foothill (210) and Ventura (134) freeways. Parking at the Norton Simon Museum is free.
ADMISSION: Lecture is free with Museum admission. Admission is $8.00 for adults; $4.00 for seniors; and free for Museum members, students with I.D. and everyone age 18 and under. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations taken.
For more information, call 626-449-6840 or visit www.nortonsimon.org.

Oxy Presidential Search Committee Set
The Occidental College Board of Trustees has named a search committee to identify candidates to succeed President Ted Mitchell, who announced last month that he will step down to become as president and CEO of the NewSchools Venture Fund on Sept. 1.
"We have assembled a thoughtful, diverse committee from all college constituencies to conduct this national search," said Catherine Selleck '55, chair of the board of trustees and an ex-officio member of the committee. "The board believes that Occidental has never been a stronger position, and looks forward to a successful search for another outstanding president."
In addition to Selleck, committee members are:
Trustees: David Berkus '62, chair; John Farmer; Gary Findley '76; Gene Grigsby '66; Cathy Hagen Pepe '64; Joel Sheldon '66
Faculty: Regina Freer, Politics; Movindri Reddy, Diplomacy and World Affairs; Eileen Spain, Chemistry; Jim Whitney, Economics; Dale Wright, Religious Studies
Alumni: Chris Calkins '67; Carl West '73, president, Alumni Association Board of Governors
Students: Two members to be selected when classes resume in August
Parent: Lori Hunter '79 P'08
Administration: Kim Stafford, Institutional Advancement
Staff: Rose Charelian, Facilities
Eagle Rock community: Hilary Norton-Orozco, The Eagle Rock Association
The committee is scheduled to meet for the first time this month to select a search firm with the goal of having a new president in place for the 2006-07 academic year.
During Mitchell's six years as president, applications to Occidental set a new record each year even as the college maintained its status as the country's most diverse nationally ranked liberal arts college, according to U.S. News & World Report. Gifts to Occidental set a new record in 2004-05, rising to $20.9 million, more than twice the amount raised six years ago. Routinely drawing top ratings from national college guides, Occidental was twice named one of the hottest colleges in the country by Newsweek and by the Wall Street Journal as one of a handful of "colleges for a new era."

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DOT Cracks Down on Community
Just when you thought it was safe to go out on a Friday night, just when community members are enjoying the life and activity on Fridays that was never there before, the City of Los Angeles, specifically the Department of Transportation is cracking down on the Eagle Rock Farmers Market.
They have threatened to shut down the market, by revoking their permit if they do not meet these new requirements. The requirements, among others are:
Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce will pay for the electricity and the water they use for the Farmers market.
The chamber will pay for the repair of the electrical box and lighting timer, that D.O.T. officials say was damaged by Farmers Market personnel.
The chamber will create an enclosure to conceal or beautify the port-a-potty that the Market uses.
The chamber will remove the dumpster from the parking lot premises.
The security deposit which is refundable will be increased by $250 to $500.
Copies of the food vendors' health permits will go to the D.O.T.
If it seems to you that the D.O.T., like other various City Departments has the impression that we work for them and forgotten that they work for us, you're absolutly right. In fact, they seem to think that they are above even the City Council, who passed this most recent motion on June 29, 2005.
Council file index - 05-0222 (excerpts)
Council District Fourteen has received a request that the City provide certain services and declare this function a Special Event. Approval of this request will mean that an estimated $15,580 in fees and salary costs will be absorbed by the City.
THEREFORE MOVE that the "Eagle Rock Farmers' Market" be declared a Special Event, and City departments be requested to waive all fees and costs, except insurance and application requirements.
FURTHER MOVE that the Event
Sponsor be directed to fulfill the insurance requirements of the City by contacting the Bureau of Street Services - Street Use Inspection Division at 213/485-3711 to obtain, and complete, the necessary insurance forms, upon adoption of this Motion by the City Council.
MOTION ADOPTED
The City departments were requested to waive all fees and costs. It seems simple enough. Are they doing that? NO!
One of the issues is the market's use of the D.O.T.'s water, about 15 gallons a week, according to Chamber President Michael Nogueira. They say that they are not in the business of selling water and insist that it can no longer be used.
They want the dumpster moved, because apparently they are not in the business of storing trash dumpsters either. Yet, they are more than willing to charge for the storage for the port-a-potty, so I guess they don't mind being in the storage business of toilets, it's just dumpsters they hate.
Forty years ago, when that lot was built, the community of Eagle Rock was promised that all the funds from that lot, as well as all the other metered parking, would go toward creating more public parking in the community. This not only has not been done, but now, the D.O.T., under the direction of Wayne Tanda, has completely screwed up all of our street makings, refuses to change them back, and even worse, we now have to bow down to them to even use it at all.
If you have anything to say, here's the contact info:
CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
100 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
10th Floor, TEL: (213) 972-8470, TDD: (213) 977-7032
Email: ladot@dot.lacity.org

Miss Mindy’s Music Review

Hello everyone and welcome to another outta-sight, musical adventure!
This month we have local band Early Dolphin, a group of talented guys who met in 2002 while attending the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.
Clay Guccione, singer/songwriter/guitarist, is known to write "catchy folk inspired pop songs" and show "an interest in loud psychedelic 60's-esque guitar layering".
Bassist Michael Myers, originally from Phoenix, Arizona, has an obvious ear for complex melodies and blending harmonies.
Spencer T. Nikosey, the drummer has amazing musical flair that really shines through in his crazy-fun beats and imaginative fills.
Early Dolphin is an awesomely talented trio, who write all their own material and who find inspiration from Warhol and Picasso as well as the Beatles and the Byrds. "We design our songs to convey specific feelings or moods. We like our songs to have structure, but we design them to feel loose and free. It's musical crayon drawing-we're just having fun with the medium".
On "SWIM", Early Dolphin's first release, you're submerged into an audibly aquatic dreamland filled with free, floating melodies, bubbling beats and lovely, liquid vocals soaked in radiant reverb. A pure delight!
Starting off the album is my personal favorite, "Go Where You Want To Go". Picture 60's sparkle mixed with the minor 80's angst of a Molly Ringwald film. The pulsating bass line, clicking cymbals and magical guitar solo makes this a tune that begs to be played over and over again (which I kindly oblige to).
"Sealbots On Vacation" simply revels in watery vocal distortion and fuzzy guitar reverb. A dreamy, surf rock masterpiece that could even get Dick Dale rockin'!
The beautiful, "What's In Your Pocket?" incorporates 50's-style balladry with killer guitar riffs and and crashing drums. Early Dolphin really flexes their excellent songwriting skills and instrumentation on this tune.
"Another Movie" evokes memories of the first 1979 Cure record, simple yet classic. A prominent bass line saturating over blaring guitar chords and a dead-on drum beat.
Getting a tad more rocked out than usual in "No Strings", Early Dolphin really shows off their stuff. Sporting a nice full sound, catchy guitar riff and rockin', up-tempo beat, this song is sure to get anyone out of their seat!
The album ends with "Swim", an amazing song with a soul-stirring melody and sparse, lullaby vocals. Definitely a stunning end to an invigorating album.
Early Dolphin truly impresses with their musical debut, "SWIM" which is available at Amoeba Music and online at CD Baby.com. Give them a go-around or check them out live on October 18th at the Silverlake Lounge.
Early Dolphin… "good for marine adventures"! www.myspace.com/earlydolphin www.earlydolphin.com

Flu Shots Available-
Nov. 3
The fevers and aches of another flu season are right around the corner and Colorado Medical Pharmacy is making it easier to stay healthy this winter. Colorado Medical Pharmacy is hosting a series of walk-in flu shot clinics this coming month of November at their 1680 W. Colorado Blvd. store in Eagle Rock. The clinics will offer flu shot vaccines provided by Retail Health Network's Nurses beginning on November 3rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Flu season begins in November and lasts through March, generally peaking in January and February. The flu usually spreads from person-to person when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks and the virus is transmitted into the air. Unlike many other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu causes severe illness and life threatening complications in many people. It is estimated that approximately 10% to 20% of U.S. residents get the flu, and an average of 114,000 persons are hospitalized for flu-related complications. About 36,000 americans die on average per year from the complications of flu.
Some of the complications caused by flu include bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Children may sinus problems and ear infections as complications from the flu. Those aged 65 years and older and persons of any age with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk for serious complications of flu.
According to the Centers of Disease Control, the single best way to protect aginst the flu if to get your vaccination each year. The flu shot only takes a few minutes and you can stop by without an appointment. For more info about flu vaccination clinic, call 323-254-6736

Wanna-be
War Hero?
Do you have neighbor or acquaintance who claims to be a war hero? Have you been told stories about someone's prisoner of war experience, or tales of being in special forces like the Navy Seals or Army Rangers? If someone's story sounds fishy to you, or too amazing to be true, you may want to go to www.pownetwork.org and do a little investigating. You can also just search their name with Google. It's surprising what you might find, and could save you from getting involved with a person that, believe you me, you really don't want to be involved with.

Huizar Endorsed by Northeast Democrats
On Wednesday, September 21, 68% of the Northeast Democrats voted to endorse José Huizar for Councilman of the 14th District. Seven of the Ten candidates were there to participate in a candidate forum where they all had the opportunity to answer questions.
Although the race was assumed to be between José Huizar and former councilman Nick Pacheco, former Eagle Rock/Glassell Park field deputy to Councilman Alatorre Ruby deVera ranked second in the vote at 21%, getting almost three times the votes of Mr. Pacheco.
One very stunning issue that was brought up was the question of whether the candidates would support an additional fee for trash pick-up. Huizar said he would support it if it were equitable, and Nick Pacheco said he would not support an additional fee. Ruby deVera came up with an interesting proposition.
Since the city does not pick-up trash for apartments and other commercial uses, she suggested that the city should go into competition with the private trash removal companies and bid for their business, in order to raise extra funds for public works. It's good the know some can think for themselves.
Another vexing issue had a twist, relating to recent city council approval of a plan to use city funds to build a big downtown hotel. Mr. Huizar said he would not support subsidizing big business, an expected democratic response. Pacheco, however said if he had been on that council he would have approved it, simply because the "Local 11" hotel workers union wanted it. Supporting unions is also an expected position for a Democrat, so on that subject, the audience was a bit baffled.
Finally, I think it all came down to the relationship the club has with the Mayor, and his anointed one, Huizar. They followed what Mayor Antonio wanted. Also, the Northeast Dems may still hold a bit of a grudge against Pacheco for trying to pack their meeting with Pacheco supporters a few years ago, when he wanted their endorsement.
Ruby deVera, a past president of the Club, and a long time member, was a bit hurt that those she had worked with in the past did not endorse her. She did, however rank second, a victory in the expectation game, as most would have thought Pacheco and Huizar would have been the top two.

Perhaps the most long-ranging impact of Ruby deVera’s run for City Council will be the thousands of new voter registrations and political activation of thousands of new Filipino voters. Here her team poses for a photo.

Two Lawyers and an Olympic boxer have a meeting. Hmm, sounds like there might be a joke in that!
CD14 Council Candidates José Huizar, Brian Heckman, and Paul Gonzales at the GPIA Candidate Forum.

Former Councilman Nick Pacheco has another “Berkely Moment” as he is flanked by progressive candidate David Sanchez and Socialist Workers Party candidate Diana Newberry.

Eagle Vista Seniors
The Eagle Vista Seniors will not be at their regular meeting place from October 4 through October 16. Instead they will be on a Mediterranean Cruise via the Royal Carribean Line. Bon Voyage!
October 18 (Tues.) Doris Ellers, a volunteer for the Ronald Mc Donald House, will speak about her work thereand its gratifications. Also, the nominating committee will report on the slate for 2006.
October 25 (Tues.) Join the fun and come in costume to the big Halloween Party. Prizes will be awarded to costume catagories. El Pollo Loco is catering the luncheon ($5.00). Check with Anne Eaton for reservations.
On a more somber note:
We recently lost one of our most beloved members. On August 31 Doris Burdick, a long-time Eagle Rock resident, passed away at age 89. On Thursday, September 29, a memorial service was scheduled in the Chapel of the Solheim Lutheran Home for the benefit of her many friends.

Eclectic Home Tour
Discover the secrets that make Eagle Rock a unique and fascinating place during the Sixth Annual Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour. View the mix of architectural character among large and small homes in a corner of Los Angeles that evokes the welcoming qualities of small-town America. Charming examples of Victorian Transitional homes, Craftsman, and Spanish Colonial Revival homes will be on display during the tour scheduled for Sunday, November 6, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The tour will start at 5277 Mt. Royal Drive, located on the southwest corner of Mt. Royal Drive and Hill Drive. Along the way, participants will have a chance to view demonstrations of home restoration skills at designated areas and observe artists working plein air in the Mt. Royal Drive area north of Colorado Boulevard. In addition, a fascinating "Scenes of Eagle Rock" art exhibit featuring scenes from Eagle Rock will be exhibited in Carlotta's Passion Gallery located at 2012 Colorado Boulevard.
For ticket information, call (323) 259-8372
WHAT:
2005 Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour
WHEN:
Sunday, November 6, 2005, 10 am – 4 pm
WHERE:
5277 Mt. Royal Drive, Eagle Rock.
COST: $17 in advance; $20 day of event

Rainbow for Girls, Assembly #44
Have you ever been bored, wanted to do more with your life or just felt like you needed a place to belong? If you have, why not join a club? Did you know that there is a group of young ladies, right here in your own backyard, just waiting to become your friends.
Rainbow is a social club for girls who want to make a difference. Our main focus is community service and raising money for charity, along with having fun. Our girls have many different events going on all year long. We have car washes, bake sales, sleepovers and camp, just to name a few. If this sounds fun to you, why not join. It's easy to do, just a phone call will get you on your way. If you are still undecided, take a look at our web site by going to www.caiorg.org.
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (called IORG, or Rainbow) is a non-profit, fraternal youth service organization for girls between the ages of 11-20.
Rainbow is open to all girls, regardless of race or religious beliefs.
Upcoming Events for October
10/15/05 Installation – Glendale Masonic Lodge 7PM
10/28/05 Shrine Halloween Dance – hosted by KROQ
We meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays, at 7PM at the Glendale Masonic Center.
If you are interested in joining or want more information about our group, contact Angie Eckart, Mother Advisor 323-255-0285

Music Festival- Will it Last?
There are few events and efforts in Northeast L.A. like the Music Festival that do, and should, enjoy almost universal support. Started in 1999, the brainchild of then Eagle Rock Cultural Center Director, Denise Seider, the annual festival has become a favorite of both local and outside attendees, some who travel miles to see it. However, whether due to intentional deceit, or simple incompetence, the support of the sponsors and venues who pay the bills, might be in jeopardy.
In one case, a promise to a local business organization of including their name and logo on the promotional t-shirts for being a $500 sponsor was not kept. Was it intentional, or just incompetence? The organizers were called on it and refunded $100. If you were that organization, would you come back next time?
In another instance, just last month, an announcement was made that all sponsors names were to be included in advertisements in ALL the local newspapers. This statement was a surprise to the ad sales department of the Boulevard Sentinel, as they had not been contacted, or even heard any mention of the plan until that time. Was it intentional, or just incompetence?
A local business person got a bit of a surprise last month when he was contacted just eight days before the festival was to occur. He had sponsored the same band at his establishment for the previous three years of the festival. He had always included free food and beverages to all who came.
Suddenly, he was notified that he must allow a banner and a table from a local bank to be placed on his property. He said, "I was not made aware they would be farming out my property for use by another business." He felt that they should have asked his permission, if that was what organizers wanted, and not imposed it on him as if it were an obligation. Was it intentional, incompetence or this time, arrogance as well?
The Cultural Center, now named Center for the Arts, puts on many programs and provides space for many groups that provide some real benefits to the local community. However, any person, or entity, that goes around making promises they can't, won't or don't keep, will eventually erode the foundation of trust that is necessary for them to operate in a community.
The current director, Jenny Krusoe, is well liked and considered talented and extremely hard working. All she and her crew need is to put a bit more care and caution into what they say to business people, what they promise to them and how they talk to them.
Like the Eagle Rock community in general, people talk to each other here, word gets around, and the business community is no exception. They are aware of who's treated them good and who's treated them bad. They are aware of who's treated them with respect, and who has not. And they have very long memories.

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