Northeast Volunteer Surveillance Team

The volunteer surveillance team is a group of trained citizen volunteers from the community, working in partnership with the Police by observing possible criminal activity. They radio their observations to on-duty patrol officers who effect the arrest of the criminals.

To become a VST (Volunteer Surveillance Team) member? You must be 18 years of age or older, have a valid California Drivers license or ID card, pass a background check, be in good medical condition, and have plenty of patience.

Types of Surveillance. Vandalism, BFMV (burglary from motor vehicle), Burglary, Robbery, Grand Theft Auto, and other special assignments.

How safe is it? Before a VST member can go out on surveillance, each volunteer must be adequately trained. VST members will always have a police radio with them. A police car, with two uniformed patrol officers will always be assigned to each surveillance and will effect the arrest.

Remember: By joining VST you will make a difference in our community.

For information, please contact Officer Blanpied or Officer Roussett, VST officers. They can be reached at the Northeast Police Station, 3352 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065 or by calling (213) 485-2566.

National Night Out

Come support our local police and victims of crime on Wednesday, August 8th, for the Stand Up Against Crime Candle Light Vigil. Bring food or non-alcoholic drinks for 10-20 people and your own candles for a community potluck/block party at the Eagle Rock City Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sponsored by Councilman Pacheco and the Community Police Advisory Board.

Meanwhile, in the back yard of a house just north of Hill drive...

My grand kids were swimming and a 9 year old friend spotted him behind the fence on the hill, about 20 feet away. I went for the camera, but he moved back into some brush and I couldn't get a pix. This was about 3 in the afternoon. Then last Thursday again about 3:00 PM. I was in the kitchen and spotted him. The wife and I stayed inside till I got the camera. I got several shots from my back porch with the zoom. The green grapes are on my side of the fence. He ( the deer ) can travel from my back yard up to the lower hill of the freeway then along east to the first bridge, under it and then he is in hills by our great dump. He appeared to be a two year old, still in velvet and in great shape. This was a thrill for everyone, especially me because I was able to get the pictures. Later that evening while walking the dog we spotted a rather large owl. Dick Forester

Pool Safety

by Genine Sauer

Did you know that nearly 1000 lives each year are lost to accidental drownings in children under the age of 14? A child can drown in only a few inches of water!

Here are a few important safety tips for water fun with your kids.

A pool should be fenced in (if possible) with a self-closing, self-latching gate at least four feet high. You may also want to consider a pool alarm which is activated when anything as light as 15 pounds hits the water.

Make sure the area surrounding the pool is clean of toys and clutter. This will help prevent slips in the pool. Children should never run on the pool deck.

There should always be a cordless or cell phone available in case a quick call to 911 is needed.

Emergency and CPR instructions should be close by in case of emergency. It is also a good idea for safety equipment to be accessible.

Never leave a child in the pool alone and whenever possible have a swimming buddy.

Hearing on Yosemite Gym

On Wednesday, August 8th, a hearing will take place at Ramona Hall, 4580 No. Figueroa St., Highland Park at 4:30 P.M. to hear the appeal of a zoning decision allowing the proposed Yosemite Playground Gymnasium to be built.

If you want your to voice your opinion on this issue, this is your chance. If you are at all interested in finding out why planning issues are decided like they are in Eagle Rock, come and see for yourself how the system works.

Concerts in the Park

Why not end the summer with some great music at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center:

August 5 - "We the People" (70's music), Sponsored by Dilbeck Realtors/GMAC

August 19 - Jack Lantz with Big Band music, Sponsored by Glendale Adventist Medical Center

The concerts begin at 6:00 p.m.

For additional information contact Michael Nogueira at (323) 225-5466.

Readers Speak Out

Regarding Times Article on Eagle Rock

Dearly Beloved,

As a life-long resident of Northeast Los Angeles, it became quite obvious that Mr. Gardetta (the article’s writer as well as journalism teacher at Eagle Rock High School) was, at times, making direct references to locations, businesses and situations in Highland Park while pretending to be speaking about Eagle Rock proper.

While it is religiously mandated of Eagle Rock, Glendale, and South Pasadena residents to never mention Highland Park in a positive light, it should also be, reflexively, anathema to claim its injuries in hopes of garnering sympathy.

Places like Eagle Rock and Highland Park have suffered because politics-and-business-as-usual cultures have bred a passivity that has allowed inconsistent overdevelopment. But to say that Eagle Rock has been ignored as a result of East Los Angeles oriented politics is a lie. Eagle Rock has never suffered anything but the apathy of its own community and the abandonment by whites who are culturally doomed to perpetually "go west."

If you want to see inconsistent over-development, the fruit of backroom developer deals, go visit Highland Park, or, for that matter, any other part of the City of Los Angeles. Eagle Rock is in comparatively good shape.

` Entrepeneurs who aren't married to art-school graduates and who run multiple businesses in one location should be applauded for their creative survival strategies, and for their dedication to community rather than abhorred for "sins against aesthetics" as the art-fascist juggernaut would have.

Some of us long time residents of Northeast Los Angeles actually tolerate, and even enjoy the backwoodsy, non-yuppie, inbred look-and-feel of a place that has nothing to offer to the congenitally "hip." It may be hard to believe, but not everyone "wants to be hipper." The notion that tribes of people with two first-names will be descending on Eagle Rock to open restaurants, bars, and art-directed coffee shops is, frankly, disgusting.

But if it has to happen, let it happen there and not in Highland Park. Please. Oh, I almost forgot. Although residents, staff and students alike will stake their ethnic identities in stating otherwise, Occidental College is, and has always been, despite the zip code change, in Highland Park. And there is a McDonald's in Eagle Rock. It's at the corner of Figueroa and Colorado and it happens to be the restaurant closest to the Eagle Rock itself.

Truly, Linus O'Reilly

Letter to the Editor

Dear Tom,

Thank you so much for you kind consideration of the M.O.M. Project.

And thank you f or your continued support through the fine advertising you provide each month through the Boulevard Sentinel. We know your circulation has grown as we hear more and more around town that knowledge of our service to single-parent families has also grown! Because of your efforts to promote a "Community Mindedness" here in our neighborhood, all of our community has benefited! Thank you again and keep up the good work!

The M.O.M. Project Making Others Matter

A ministry of Eagle Rock Covenant Church and other supporters

Just a Note of Thanks

Hello:

I just wanted to say thanks for looking out for the welfare of little ol Eagle Rock. I know that in the big picture of the city of Angels, that Eagle Rock probably feels like it's forgotten stepchild. I have not lived in Eagle Rock in approx. 25 years, but I still consider it home. It's where I grew up, first going to Delavan Dr. Grammar and then on to Eagle Rock Jr. and Senior High. In fact the editor's name is very familiar too me, and I believe we were at the high school about the same time. I'm glad I found your website, and that somebody actually cares about my old home town.

Regards, Bob Barker

Memorial Service for Joy Fobes

A memorial service will be held for Joy Fobes Saturday, August 11, at 2 P.M., at the Hollenbeck Home 573 S. Boyle Ave. Los Angeles. Joy and her husband John were Eagle Rock Residents for years and were longtime members of the Eagle Rock Kiwanis Club.

In lieu of flowers, John has requested that donations be made to the “Hollenbeck Home” in memory of Joy.

Topping it Off

by Tom Topping

The town is all a-flutter about a front page article “exposing” Eagle Rock in the latest L.A. Times magazine. I haven't seen it yet, but I received a number of calls asking if I knew who the picture of the "scary-looking" lady was. I told them that since a gentleman would never answer a question like that, maybe they better turn their inquiries in a different directon.

The appeal hearing for the proposed gymnasium at Yosemite Playground will be heard by the East L.A. Planning Commission on August 8th. Although it seems most folks in Eagle Rock (at least those with young children) are in support of it, the appellants claim that letting it be built will somehow subvert the integrity of the "Northeast Plan" that, not so coincidentally, they personally, worked on for many years. Now come on, citizens of Eagle Rock, we all know the "plan" (like other hertofore often mentioned and perhaps more infamous "plans") only reflect the wishes of the community. And after all, who are you to go against your own wishes! I mean, really, shame on you!

Just in case you might be interested, it will be at Ramona Hall, 4580 N. Figueroa Street at 4:30 p.m.

Ah, the Chamber of Commerce. The last bastion of liberty and truth within the confines of the community founded upon a rock. Their Farmers Market is doing really well now. It's bringing in almost $500 a week they say. The members yearly dues are increased $25 per year. The new Chamber Web site is going to provide a list of business members free to anyone in the world who has internet access. It may be used to try to market an endless variety of products to Eagle Rock Chamber members. The president of the Chamber has proposed that these same members be charged the going rate to advertise their business on their web site that is already paid for by their own abruptly increasing dues. Eagle Rock businesses paid over $16,000 for the Chamber-sponsored community map project to a Florida based “Chamber Map” company. I lost my temper at the last board meeting, pounded on the table and shouted, "All you're doing is finding more ways to take money from businesses!"

Well, at least their hearts are in the right places; hmm, somewhere near their pocketbooks I imagine.

N.E.A.T. would like to thank...

The North East Awareness Team would like to thank everyone who participated in the cleanup and upkeep of the business boulevard:

“Operation Clean Sweep”

Century 21-Crest

The Way to Happiness

Boulevard Sentinel

Hennys Printing and Litho

Refreshments:

Trader Joe's Vons Italian Bakery

Eufloria Flower Shop

Councilman Pacheco

Work Force:

Northeast Awareness Team (N.E.A.T)

The Way to Happiness

Councilman Pacheco’s Office

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Lions Club of Corigidor Islands

Eagle Rock Beautiful Collaborative

Numerous friends of the environment and residents of the surrounding communities and Business in Eagle Rock who came out and cared about keeping our business boulevards clean.

Optimist Youth Home has recently became the only accreditated probation agency in Southern California by the prestigious Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services.

"It was an honor to be endorsed by a nationally renowned accreditating body such as the Council on Accreditation", said John Orlando, executive director of Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services. "Achieving the accreditation status demonstrates that the agency has achieved the highest standards of quality that have been set."

The Council on Accreditation accredits public and private organizations in the United States and Canada that provide child and family services, behavioral healthcare services and financial management counseling. A total of only three residential agencies are accredited in Southern California.

Among the 1,200 standards met by Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services were ethical practices; rights and responsibilities; continuous quality improvements; organizational integrity; behavioral management and administration and risk management.

Beauty arrives at Westfield Shoppingtown

Westfield Shoppingtown will be holding it's 3rd Annual Beauty Pageant on Saturday, August 18th. Boys ages 0-10 and girls ages 0-all years are eligible.

Entries are limited and application forms are available throughout the plaza. For more information, please call the Pageant Director at (949) 589-0740.

The Occidental Bubble

by Alexandra Henry

After living here for two years, I have just been introduced to the Eagle Rock Community, but I am not sure if it was a formal introduction. Until a few weeks ago I had no idea that Eagle Rock had it's own newspaper. I embarrassingly admit this fact because I consider myself an outgoing self educator about my surrounding environment. I hang-out in Hol-lywood, run errands in Pasadena, lay-out at the beach...Hey, I am living in L.A. But wait where do I really live? In Eagle Rock? No.

I, as well as many of my fellow student body members, live in the Occidental Bubble. Yes the invisible bubble that entraps all and allows few to escape. For awhile I believed that I was an innocent observer of those who sheltered themselves from the real world. However, I hardly was less victimized by the bubble than anyone else. Ask any student at Occidental if they know what the Oxy bubble is they will probably respond "Yeah, everyone knows everyone's business and no one ever gets out and does anything in L.A., it sucks." Students become immobilized and can only socially function within their cliques (many compare this to their high school experience). Bubble habitants forget where they live and assume that all parts of L.A. are unapproachable without a vehicle.

The solution to these so-called inconveniences lies right beneath our noses here in Eagle Rock, as I have recently found out. Students would realize this if they took the time to appreciate and discover their little piece of L.A. I know many who do hangout in Eagle Rock, at each others houses, but if asked to name any local stores that they frequent Savon is their first response, followed by Yellow Liquor, which is at least a small business. The point is not that students should know all the the names of the local businesses around the block, but that they should at least know of their existence. Just as the Eagle Rock community should know that 1600 students, ages 18 to 22 live within the vicinity of Westdale Ave and Ave 50 nine months out of the year! Some students even chose to live here for the summers.

I am not trying to implant any sort of commercializing strategy upon Eagle Rockians, nor am I pushing students to patronize the small businesses. However, it is important that the community and students develop a stronger relationship. But it needs to be more than sharing Oxy's track and field with the local high schools or inviting the surrounding community to the Founders Day celebration. Occidental should continue to reach out into the community as well as become a part of the community.

In order to evaporate the Oxy bubble, students will need to self-motivate and re-discover Eagle Rock. Those students who are always complaining that there is nothing to do around Eagle Rock are surely proven wrong. Ok, there is nothing we can do about bringing the beach closer, that is up to nature, but whether you like the outdoors, the nightlife, or would rather enjoy a cup of coffee, Eagle Rock has the provisions. It is upon both the student and community members to take advantage of these opportunities. In such a diverse community, people hardly mingle. This does not have to be achieved through out reach programs or Occidental/Eagle Rock Mixers. It can begin with a visit to a local barber or beauty salon where they most likely give Oxy student discounts, and one needs not to worry about transportation as long as they have two functioning legs.

Once the Oxy bubble is dissolved, Eagle Rock will become a stronger community without a doubt. As I am still discovering Eagle Rock everyday, I feel like a member of the community. Now I challenge my fellow students as well as my fellow community to formally introduced themselves.

Crusin' with Conrad

Hello Eagle Rock,

Did you go to the Concerts in the Park, on July 8th? If you did not, you missed a good rockin time. Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries put on an excellent show. You can check it out on the internet at Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries.com. The car show at the concert went very well. We had about 35 cars. We had cars from the 30’s to the 70’s. Sheila(Stepheson) and Heiko Kraetzel came with two Motor cycles and a bicycle. Both motorcycles Sheila restored the 1957 Areil Square Four and the mid 50’s Triumph. The real kicker was the 1905 Fowler bicycle with wood rims. Man was it neat.

The club had a picnic at the concert with some excellent fried chicken rounded up by Bob Vacca, along with some very good salads from Judy Kagen. Heck, we fed the band on their break.

Need a break on Monday nights, want to relive an old pastime? Check out the cruise night at Fuddruckers in Pasadena, with real live CARHOPS. Only drinks are served by the carhops. Be a neat treat for the young who never experienced the service.

Cruise night at Jims Burgers went very well. It was very crowded. Had four 1949 to 52 Chevys, all looking good. Georgia (Stepheson) Campbell had her freshly painted gorgeous Corvette there. The raffle prizes were neat. Had several books on cars that were prizes. All most took one for myself.

The picture of Bob McGibbon, in the last issue, in the Soap Box Derby car was priceless.

Now for something that has nothing to do with the Eagle Rockin’ Rodders, and is my personal viewpoint. Did you read the article in the LATIMES on Sunday July 29th, about Eagle Rock? Seemed to me to be a little one sided, as is most of the time when the Pharisees want to get their name in print. Do we want our section of town to look like some chic thing or do we want just a good wholesome neighborhood? It would be nice to have all the vacant business buildings occupied. I don’t see these self apointed do gooders stepping up to the plate and opening a business. What is that old saying, PUT UP OR SHUT UP. It is sad that the reporter did not check the other side of the story, guess the journalism classes don’t teach balanced reporting any more.

Just cruisin, Conrad

Summer Events at the Eagle Rock Library

Preschoolers are welcome to come visit for a special storytime beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14th and August 28th.

"Summer Safari" encourages children of all ages to read. It is not too late to join the fun and receive a "reading passport" to record titles read and programs attended. Families are welcomed to attend programs with live animals, puppets, dramatics and storytelling. (Please see the calendar section for dates and times)

The library is located at 5027 Caspar Avenue in Eagle Rock. For information call (323) 258-8078.

Summer Baseball Camps for Kids

Call now to sign-up for Baseball Camps at Occidental College. Session I: August 13th - 16th, 8:30-11:00 a.m. with a fee of $95. A one day pitching clinic: August 17th, 8:30-11:00 a.m. with a fee of $40 and Session II: from August 20th - 23rd, 8:30-11:00 a.m. with a fee of $95.

The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-17, who want to improve and develop their baseball skills. Applications are available at the college located at 1600 Campus Road.

For further information, call Jeff Henderson, Head Baseball Coach at (323) 259-2683.

Hathaway Center presents Storytime

Success by Six has started developing a new weekly reading series to increase the quality of services given to the northeast families. A "StoryTime at Hathaway" Family Resource Center will be available to the Northeast families every Thursday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

This series will target families in the community and families who have participated in Literacy Nights and SB6 Book Clubs. This program will especially out reach to families with children age zero to six. A parent/guardian must remain throughout the entire "StoryTime" hour.

"StoryTime at Hathaway" will promote literacy and make literacy resources available to families. A wide spectrum of books will be read to children pertaining to different cultures and stories with non-violence themes.

For more information please contact Success by Six Literacy Coordinator, Cynthia Sun at (323) 257-9600 ext. 226.

Wild about Reading and Other Adventures

Come visit us at the Lincoln Heights Library for some fun, learning and adventure.

On Tuesday, August 14th, join the fun at 3:30 p.m. when "Wild Things & Animals of Prey" will be on tap. Learn about and touch lizards, spiders, snakes and more!

On Tuesday, August 28th, at 4:00 pm, Jan Buckingham, twice Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, will present a program on songwriting and self-expression. Participants will learn basic rhyming patterns and tips for writing songs in various musical styles.

Every Wednesday begining at 3:30 p.m., all interested are invited to the Introduction to Computers Search. This event is available to assist you in searching book catalogs, finding information, surfing the Web and then how to complete the requirements of a paper.

The Lincoln Heights Library is located at 2530 Workman Street. For additional events or information please contact the library at (323) 226-1692.

Auditions for Master Chorale

Local community members interested in performing with the Occidental-Foothill Master Chorale during its 2001-02 season can schedule an audition by calling Warry MacElroy at (323) 259-1469. The Chorale, a large oratorio chorus dedicated to the performance of major choral works with orchestra, is open to area singers with choral or instrumental experience.

This season the Chorale is scheduled to perform a pair of masterworks with orchestra: Mozart's Mass in C-minor on Dec. 1, and Mendelssohn's "Elijah" on May 17.

Each Chorale member will be asked to pay annual dues of $100 to help defray music and orchestra costs. Financial assistance and waivers are available.

R.O.C.K. Silent Auction

ROCK Reception and Silent Auction will be held Friday September 28th at Occidental College's Branca Patio. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m., and will feature teen performances, special music and a "Passion For Youth" awards presentation. Invited guests include Councilman Nick Pacheco and District Attorney, Steve Cooley.

Eagle Vista Seniors

On August 7th, the Board of the Eagle Vista Seniors takes place at 9:30 a.m. and the regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. Members will share their knowledge of various crafts they have mastered, and later, August birthdays will be celebrated with cake and coffee.

August 14th is the date for the annual Luau. All members and guests are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian inspired clothes to get into the spirit. Sign-up for this event with Joanne Hartman ($4.00 for members, $6.00 for guests).

"The Two Bobs" will entertain on August 21st. Program chairmen Mel and Virginia Paulsen have arranged for this program of banjo music, songs and patter.

BINGO reigns on August 28th with Art Gibson calling and Mary Maile to assist.

Members are reminded that the fund raiser "Meet Me in St. Louis" at the Glendale Centre Theater will be held on Saturday, September 22nd. Tickets ($16) are available from Mary Yelinik.

All meetings are held at the Eagle Vista Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive on Tuesday mornings, 10:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

Annual Men's Alumni Golf Tournament

Over fifty ERHS Alumni men gathered at the Alhambra Golf Course on July 23rd, for the annual Men's Alumni Golf Tournament.

Into it's 14th year, the alums' graduating years are from the late 30's to the 80's. Traveling from as far away as Florida, the golfers teed off at 11:00 a.m., playing a scramble (best ball) format, with a social/ buffet dinner following the game.

Door prizes consisting of a new driver and putter were donated by Ron Jorgensen, W'57, local golf club repairman. There were also best score and raffle prizes to top off the evening.

The fellowship among the former school-mates was the highlight of the day. The next tournament will be held next year with the date and location to be determined.

Inquiries about participating, etc., should be directed to committee members by calling Ron Jorgensen (W'57) at (323) 256-8403 or Jim Albern (W'46) at (818) 956-0568. Look for future event announcements in the Boulevard Sentinel.

Collecting Memories

by Carole Cota Gelfuso (ERHS W'64)

Once I read a quote from the Reader's Digest, "I don't collect anything because things have a way of collecting all by themselves." Since reading that quotation, I have adopted it as a way of life. Not that I am opposed to collectors and their treasures, but I would rather view collections in museums, not on my shelf.

My father, Robert Cota (S'37), is a collector of sorts. I prefer to label it as "hoarding". He comes from a different era. Born in 1919 and still living in the same house on Loleta Avenue in Eagle Rock, that his father built at the turn of the century, HE PREFERS TO SAVE EVERYTHING. He lived through the depression and has a certain respect for every possession, no matter how trivial. I, on the other hand, was born in 1946 making me the first of the Baby-Boomer Generation. I have lived in good economic times and I can easily let go of "stuff". He will probably have the last laugh through, because last year he pulled out an ancient, dusty toaster from his storage building and asked us to put it on eBay. It was almost comical in its global-like design. It sold immediately for $1,500.

Why do I not collect? My husband, Frank, and I have been restoring significant homes in Pasadena for thirty-one years. The count is well into the 20's by now and we have had the opportunity to live in many of them. Moving frequently, through only within a small radius, makes one appreciate saving just the necessary items in life. When you see your possessions on a regular basis, out of the closets, basements, attics, etc., you can easily judge what is important to hold onto and when it is time to donate the rest.

Photographs are the only possession that I can save and treasure. We have the before and after photos of every home that we have restored. One of the most outstanding is a 1911 Craftsman by a renowned architect, Arthur Heinemann, located near the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel. Even with its 4600 square feet, neighbors and passers-by could not tell what was behind the decades of over-growth. Naturally, I have saved the before and after photos of that project, and also the magnificent colored photos of that project, and also the fabulous colored photos that the Pasadena Star-News published when it was for sale.

Okay, I guess I do collect something. I have every piece of memorabilia from 1966, beginning with the Pasadena Star-News and the former Eagle Rock Sentinel photographs of the original tryouts, when I was chosen Rose Queen for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. At that time, the Pasadena Star-News even published a full-page color photograph of me as Rose Queen, in the New Year's Day edition. Another favorite is an autograph photo to me, from that year's Grand Marshall, Walt Disney.

Still in my possession are the beautiful charms for my charm bracelet, that I received from my former high school (Eagle Rock) and from the Eagle Rock Kiwanis Club (my dad is still an active member with perfect attendance for nearly thirty-nine years!). Thirty-five years of history with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses is treasured. You see things really do have a way of "collecting all by themselves."

Family photos are paramount in my life. I am disciplined with these and they are neatly boxed, labeled, etc. Between the Pasadena Star-News and the former Eagle Rock Sentinel, my adult life has been pictorially chronicled during so many stages. Beginning in 1966, I have newspaper clippings of my engagement and wedding to Frank; Pasadena Tournament of Roses events; community involvement; our children, David and Gina's births; their hand-drawn entries featured in the Children's Drawing Contest; our son David and daughter-in-law, Heidi's wedding; and now even our grandchild Parker Ryan Gelfuso. Parker was featured in the December 18, 1999 Celebrations section, " Naming Your Millennium Baby."

Thank you, Pasadena Star-News and the former Eagle Rock Sentinel, for helping me become a "collector of sorts."

I was delighted to receive a copy of the informative publication, the Boulevard Sentinel, assuring the community of Eagle Rock that there will still be newspaper clippings for someone to collect and treasure.

Cultural Center

Coming up at the Cultural Center are several exciting events and exhibitions. On Sunday, August 5th, come hear Open Gate Theater's concert featuring jazz/eclectic music by Brad Dutz and the Obliteration Quartet and Mark Trayle's "Saw, Stripe, and Tablet". Concert is at 7PM, tickets are $10, students, seniors and series artists half price.

On August 11th, join us for the opening reception of Women in Design's new exhibit entitled "Women's Work". The reception is from 2 - 5 PM and is free and open to the public.

Calling all artists! The Cultural Center is looking for seven (that's right seven!) hundred artists to participate in our September show which is being billed as an "Art Luck" (kind of like an art pot luck). We are asking for any artworks which measure 12" x 12" to be entered into this show for the nominal fee of $10. All proceeds benefit the ERCCC and we welcome work by any and all! Get out your crayons, paint, paper, pencils, lipstick - whatever and make a piece for this exhibit! Two receptions will be held. One on September 15th from 2 - 5 PM and one on October 6th from 1 - 6 PM for the L.A. County Arts Open House. The October reception will feature a free family arts workshop as well.

Also, please mark your calendars now for the third annual Eagle Rock Music Festival which will be held on Saturday, October 13th from 6PM to Midnight. This event is not to be missed and promises to be even bigger and better than last year! Hope to see everyone soon!

Beauty and the Beatnik!

Join the action at the Hillside Amphitheater located on the Occidental College Campus Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through August 25th for the production of BEAUTY AND THE BEATNIK! The show begins at 10:00 a.m. with tickets priced as $8/Adults and $5/Children. Group discounts are available so call now at (323) 259-2771 before time runs out.

Arroyo Arts Collective

The Arroyo Arts Collective Members will have a potluck on Sunday, August 5th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the home of Cheryl and Dan Gutman, 4665 N. Figueroa St. (Come up the double Spanish stairway across from Sycamore Grove Park). Please join the Collective, bring a potluck dish to share and help launch plans to make the next "Discovery Tour" of Artists' Studios a success in November. For additional directions or information please call (323) 850-8566.

Attention all artists! Coming on September 15 and continuing through October 19 "Art Luck" - an open exhibition. The Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center invites you to participate in our first annual non-juried 12" x 12" all media, 2 dimensional exhibit. An entrance fee of $10 will help raise funds for the center. Entry deadline to drop off work is September 9th. Call the center for any additional requirements.

The Other Wise Man

“The Other Wise Man,” by Henry van Dyke, will be performed on August 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2322 Merton Avenue, Los Angeles 90041. A cast of 25 will present the well-known drama, which portrays two men’s search for Jesus that leads them to the realization of what true treasure really is. The public is cordially invited, and admission is free. For further

information, call Curtis at 323/257-4817, or visit the Web site <http://www.eaglerocksda.com>.

Scouting Adventure

By: Joseph Escamilla

Waking up around four in the morning to make a six o'clock flight to New York, seventy-six local Scouts and dedicated adult leaders crawled into Burbank International Airport Monday July 16 for a two-week adventure that has taken two years to plan. Consisting of a one-week tour of the east coast and 10 days at the 2001 National Scout Jamboree, Scouts from Eagle Rock, La Canada, Glendale, and La Crescenta viewed New York from the top of the World Trade Center, placed a wreath in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, lowered themselves from a rappelling tower and learned the basics of scuba.

Flying into New York, Troops 839 and 840, representing the Verdugo Hills Council, found their tour buses that would take them all the way down to Fort A.P. Hill, VA, with a couple stops along the way.

Moving through New York, Scouts saw the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Chinatown.

After witnessing the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, local Scouts Ian Macnaught, Grayson Reed, Ben Henry and Scot Bayles, all from La Crescenta, were able to participate in a wreath laying ceremony symbolizing the respect of the troops for our nation's heroes. Reed could only bring forth a simple "wow" as he commented on his experience.

The most awaited day of the tour prior to the jamboree itself rolled around despite an interesting romp through Colonial Williamsburg delaying the main event of the day. Seventy-six Scouts cheered as the bus rolled into Busch Gardens Amusement Park. Rides like Apollo's Chariot, Loch Ness Monster and Alpengeist provided the adrenaline rush these boys needed after a week of accumulating historical facts. "Yeah, Busch Gardens rocked my world because it was all so rad!" exclaimed Aren Knighton, Glendale, at the end of the day.

After arriving at Fort A.P. Hill for the jamboree, the boys from Verdugo Hills faced a daunting task, unloading all their equipment that was shipped via the back of an eighteen-wheeler provided by Mr. Keith Swaner. Chanting our troop number over and over in one long work line created a scene most fitting for the "Temple of Doom" gateway for Troop 839 being erected in the background. Troop 840 erected a gateway in the form of a giant shark that quickly became a popular photo opportunity for passing Scouts.

The next morning Scouts paired off to head for the action centers located around the camp and, when asked what their favorite activities were that day, a variety of answers could be heard. "Trap Shooting!" exclaimed Chris Oliver, La Canada, followed by an enthusiastic "scuba and archery were pretty cool" from Austin Reed, La Crescenta, both members of Troop 839's Piranha Patrol.

Wednesday offered an exciting arena show featuring the talents of the 82nd Airborne Chorus as an opening act followed by such upcoming acts as girl group "3 of Hearts," the all Eagle Scout "Osmonds: Second Generation," Latin pop trio "Tropic Zone," and singer/dancer Jana. Most members of Troop 839 agreed on the excellence of the show and wished that "3 of Hearts" had more time on stage. "They had a lot of potential, and their going to make it big someday," added Mike Bayles the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader from Troop 840.

Thursday's treat was a heavy thunderstorm which Tribe Patrol member Aaron Maisano of Eagle Rock believed to be the greatest part of the week. Friday brought clear skies and the chance for 40,000 Scouts to participate in a five-kilometer run. Even though the short time remaining will be considered four "very long days" for Bryce Yarbrough, Scribe of Troop 840, time is running out for these local Scouts here at Jamboree, but their adventure is far from over.

The Man with Radio Memories

by Ray von Neumann

I really enjoyed your column in the Boulevard Sentinel about Eagle Rock in the past years. I was born in Glendale in 1940 and spent my first 14 years in Highland Park and the last 47 in Eagle Rock.

I graduated from Eagle Rock High in '58 and Bob's Big Boy was our hangout. Bob's Drive-in which was located on Colorado in Glendale was the place to meet for very serious street racing contests.

The Beaujolais was the Harley House Bar and that quaint little market on the corner of Townsend and Yosemite was Earl and Ruby's Yosemite Village Ranch Market (Eagles Hall). Or, how about the Shopping Bag Market which was across from the Old E.R. Library (ER Cultural Center) which is now One Day Auto Painting. I worked as a box boy at both markets.

Buried under our S-58 plaque at Eagle Rock High are two reel to reel 1/4 inch audio tapes of songs that were popular in June of 58. I still have the originals, so, I thought you might want a copy of Color Radio Channel 98 KFWB-AM with Bill Balance the Fab 40 R&R DJ, along with Johnny Otis at 1280 KGFJ-AM radio.

Your mention of the great 93 KHJ-AM took me back to my rear closet radio archive and for your listening enjoyment are 6 hours of Bill Drake's radio format of BOSS Radio which still lives on today as K-EARTH 101 FM, which originally signed on the air as 101.1 KHJ-FM in 1954.

Sadly, the great three letter call sign was forfeited to the FCC by very stupid RKO General Bean Counters, because of false advertisements and profits in 1984. CBS-Infinity bought K-EARTH in '96 and maybe we will get KHJ assigned back to L.A. on 101 FM. CBS 1070 (KNX-AM) has been on the air for 84 years in L.A. Do you remember the 1110 men of KRLA in Pasadena in the '60's?

A.M. music radio was beat by Hi-Fidelity FM stereo radio because of it's very poor audio quality and cannot be improved, but in the '50's and '60's it was made to sound fair through a table top AC-DC 5 tube radio with one 4 inch speaker, so, I hope these tapes sound as good as you remember as they were actually aired.

I enjoy the Boulevard Sentinel (i.e the old ER Sentinel), so keep up the good work!

A Message for Neighbors of Occidental College

Under Occidental's new R-1 (single-family) zoning, a conditional use permit (CUP) from the city is required for any major construction project on campus.

Oxy has identified several different projects, many of them interrelated, it would like to build over the next several years to meet existing needs: a new state-of-the-art science building, a new parking lot, a new softball field, new lights and other improvements for existing athletic fields, permanent bathrooms for Patterson Field, and a small addition to the existing Culley Athletic Facility.

Rather than file individual applications for each project, it seemed more sensible to file a single CUP application for all of them.

We would like to invite you to attend one or both of two community meetings at Occidental on Thursday, August 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 11 at 10 a.m. to learn more about our plans and to give us your views on the proposed projects.

It is important to us to have your input before the formal permit application is filed with the city. (We apologize if you have received two meeting notices as a result of our attempt to reach all of our neighbors.)

Both meetings will be held in the Green Family Dining Room on the second floor of the Johnson Student Center on the Quad. Parking will be available in the lot at the main entrance to the College on Alumni Avenue, and in the visitor's lot on Campus Road between Ridgeview Avenue and Escarpa Drive.

If you have any questions or need directions to the meetings, please contact Jim Tranquada, Oxy's director of communications, at (323)259-2990 or at jtranq@oxy.edu <mailto:jtranq@oxy.edu>.We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely, Ted Mitchell President

Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program

Pasadena - Assemblymember Carol Liu (D-La Canada Flintridge) has announced a Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program and Property Tax Postponement Program, both of which are intended to help senior citizens, and blind and disabled Californians.

The Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program provides annual payments from the State to qualified homeowners and renters. Payments are based on total household income and a portion of the property taxes paid on the residence. Renters qualify for assistance because it is assumed that landlords apply a portion of their rent to property taxes.

"This valuable program will ease the financial burden for thousands of people who need assistance, ensuring stable living situation for those with fixed incomes," Assemblymember Liu said.

To receive assistance, homeowners must have been 62 or older on December 31, 2000, or be blind or disabled. The homeowner must have owned and occupied a home in California on December 31, 2000 as his or her principal residence, and provide appropriate documentation of ownership. The homeowner's income must have been $35,251 or less in 2000.

Renters can qualify if they have lived in a rental property for all or part of 2000 and paid a monthly rent of more than $50. Like homeowners, renters must have been 62 or older, on December 31, 2000 or be blind or disabled. Individual and gross household earning figures are the same as those for owners.

Eligible homeowners and renters must file for assistance before October 15, 2001. Renter and homeowner rebate checks should be mailed by December 15. Any renter or homeowner who thinks they might qualify should call Assemblymember Liu's office at (626) 577-9944. Her staff is trained to answer questions in English, Armenian, Spanish and Mandarin.

Assemblymember Liu has several locations where applicants can receive assistance filling out the renters/homeowners assistance rebate form. This service will be available to Eagle Rock residents beginning Friday, August 3rd from 10am to 12 noon, every Friday for the month of August at the Community Room of LA City Councilman Nick Pacheco's office located at 2035 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock. For further information please call (626) 577-9944.

"I hope as many needy and qualified Californians as possible will seek financial help through these valuable programs," Assemblymember Liu said. "I encourage all who qualify to contact my office for assistance or to obtain a form."

Inspiring a Love For Reading

Educators will tell you that reading ability is one of the key predicitors of school success. It's no wonder that so much of a child's school day is devoted to reading. Teaching basic skills is only one piece of the puzzle -but motivating a child to want to read is the real challenge. Developing a love of reading is not just a job for teachers alone. As a parent, there are many things you can do to motivate your child to read.

Reading books at bedtime is a family ritual that can begin virtually as soon as your child is born. You can read literature that ranges from nursery rhymes and counting books to mysterious tales. The time you spend reading can be the most special part of the day!

Making trips to the library can become part of your weekly schedule. Many library branches have 'Grandparent Volunteers" that spend time each week reading to children.

Many children's movies are based on books. If your child likes a special movie or show, why not go to your local library and check out the book!

For many, the word 'reading' implies reading books. But if you look around you, wou will notice that there are words everywhere. From the time a child can talk, help him to read signs and talk about what they mean. This also will help pass the time of a very long drive.

In the end, showing a child that reading is important in your life will make it an important factor in his life as well. Developing a love to read will also help a child excel in school.