"Eagle Rock: Where land
use planning is a contact sport"
THE EAGLE ROCK ASSOCIATION
November 21, 2002
"Thanks for the TERA weekly update. I am continually amazed
by the level of professionalism and technical detail
your group is able to provide to your ever-increasing constituency.
What an asset to a community buried in the LA bureaucratic shuffle.
I've only seen such vigor and intelligence in Larchmont and Brentwood in LA,
and even they don't compare. Keep up the fine work -- while frustrating
--
very rewarding for the betterment of the community."
-- Tom Eidem, noted economic development advisor, San Clemente
THIS WEEK'S EDITION IS BEING ISSUED ONE DAY EARLY
BECAUSE OF SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
In this issue:
1. HONORING CHRIS ZARDENETA -- NOVEMBER 21
2. ANOTHER MEETING REGARDING "PHILIPPINE VILLAGE" --
NOVEMBER 21
3. "PHILIPPINE VILLAGE" DISCUSSION
4. COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING FREEWAY ISSUES -- NOVEMBER 25
5. HELP PRESERVE EAGLE ROCK'S HOMETOWN ATMOSPHERE!
6. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! FREE "HOLIDAY" EVENT
-- NOVEMBER 23
7. EAGLE ROCK ELEMENTARY CLEAN-UP (LET'S HOPE IT DOESN'T RAIN THIS
TIME) -- NOVEMBER 23
8. ARTIST'S RECEPTION AT GALLERY OPHELIA -- NOVEMBER 23
9. TOTAL LIFE: THE WORK OF ARTISTS LIVING WITH HIV -- DECEMBER 8
10. HOLIDAY HELPERS AT TARGET -- DECEMBER 3
11. TOROS POTTERY HOLIDAY SALE -- DECEMBER 6, 7 AND 8
12. OXY-FOOTHILL MASTER CHORALE TO PERFORM HANDEL'S
"MESSIAH" -- DECEMBER 14
13. LETTERS AND E.MAILS
14. QUOTE OF THE WEEK
1. HONORING CHRIS ZARDENETA -- NOVEMBER 21
LAUSD Board Member David Tokofsky will be hosting an event to honor Christine
Zardeneta for her contributions to Eagle Rock High School and the Eagle Rock
Community. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thursday, November 21st
3:30-5:30 PM
Camilo's at 2128 Colorado Blvd.
Please call Diana at (213) 241-6083 to RSVP. Please RSVP by Tuesday,
November 19th...or TODAY the 20th
2. ANOTHER MEETING REGARDING "PHILIPPINE VILLAGE" --
NOVEMBER 21
Another meeting regarding the possible establishment of an area of Eagle Rock
and Glassell Park as "Philippine Village" is scheduled for Thursday,
November 21, 7:00 p.m., at the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center, 2225
Colorado Boulevard, Eagle Rock. The public is invited to attend.
The previous meeting on November 7 regarding this very sensitive issue got
rather out of hand, and we strongly encourage everyone to remain civil and
respectful of one another's viewpoints.
For more information about this meeting and this movement, please call the
Philippine Village at (323) 344-3500 or send e.mail to radiomla@aol.com and/or philippinevillage@philippinevillage.net.
A petition which opposes this special designation is also currently being
circulated. For more information, please contact erinfo@webtv.net or call (323) 257-2197.
3. "PHILIPPINE VILLAGE" DISCUSSION
"I am of Filipino descent and I live in Eagle Rock. However, I am
vehemently opposed to the designation of 'Philippine Village' in Eagle Rock.
I very much appreciate the cultural diversity in Eagle Rock. I do
not feel that any race or culture should get top billing or special designation
in this community. This would not only seem to, but will, create
divisiveness. I wish I could repeat all the statements of the
oppositionists detailed below word for word but then I would be guilty of
plagiarism. Suffice it to say that all of the oppositionists' statements
are indeed correct from whatever perspective they see the issue. I am
attaching all of the statements below to re-emphasize that I agree with those
comments.
I agree with Dr. George Shapiro, president, Eagle Rock Chamber of
Commerce (and a Latino Jew) when he says 'Let's keep Eagle Rock
Empowerment for all its people.'
I am sending a blind copy of this email to as many Filipino-Americans as I can
think of so that they will be informed of the whys, wherefores, how, what
happened at the meeting (nakakhiya/very embarrassing) and the effects of what
happened at that meeting. Maybe they, too, will give and send their
comments, to stop this movement."
-- Joan B. Jereza, Eagle Rock resident and TERA member
"On the Philippine Village issue -- doesn't the City of LA have some sort
of criteria that an area needs to conform with in order to even be considered
for a cultural distinction? It strikes me that by letting the proponents
of the issue continue to believe that if they push hard enough it could happen
-- is dangerous. It's not about pushing -- it must be about a criteria
already established by our City government.
I agree that we should allow our citizens to go through processes involved in
these types of movements, BUT isn't there someone who can advise them of the
criteria and shouldn't part of that criteria be whether or not an area has already
been identified with the distinction? I am amazed at how much time and
energy is being spent by everyone involved, when all we need is a responsible
member of our City government to inform us as to the criteria.
Let's start a movement to post a sign WELCOME TO EAGLE ROCK, USA! And
prohibit all other ethnic signage. Thanks for your efforts."
-- Joan Early, Eagle Rock resident and TERA member
"I just wanted to drop a quick line to add my voice to the chorus of those
who do not support the singling out of one ethnic group as representative of
what amounts to a big chunk of Eagle Rock. In this culturally diverse
city, neighborhoods change identities often -- for example, what is known as
'Koreatown' is predominantly Central American, but who is leading the call for
the re-naming of that district?
A few decades ago Eagle Rock had a largely Italian American profile -- thank
goodness no group took it upon themselves to designate a part of Colorado
Boulevard as Little Italy. I'm all for celebrating the multi-racial
makeup of our area... it was one of the reasons my husband and I bought a home
here 7 years ago. But the idea of dividing up this town, even in name only,
seems counterproductive.
Let this community be the all-inclusive, friendly, forward-thinking place we
know it to be... by its current name of Eagle Rock. Thanks for the
forum."
-- Ivette Soler, Eagle Rock resident and TERA member
"Dear Members of TERA:
I'm Dil Leonares of Eagle Rock High School's Senior Class. I am also a
member of TERA at the age of 17 1/2 and as a young adult of this community.
I would like to share my comments on this 'Philippine Village' Proposal.
Yes, It is true Eagle Rock is a community that is diverse. It is not a
melting pot but it is a Giant Salad Bowl. I am offended to hear members
of the community put down the Filipino members of this community. I do
support the proposal of Philippine Village, yet I do support more of the Eagle
Rock Community as its-self.
Who says the Filipino's are not worthy. I am an American
(Filipino/American) and I just recently got a $1,000 Dollar donation to the
Eagle Rock Football Program from the NFL. I've done a lot of things for
this community and if there is anything unworthy of that. Please do write
to me! KpWrP0W3R106@aol.com.
Maybe, we could see what you have done to make yourself worthy. Is it due
to your status in the community? Do you live on Hill Drive?
Everyone pulls together whether you make $6.75, $8.25 or even $40 per
hour...How many of your people Caucasian/Latino Shop at the Local Filipino
Store? There are many of these stores around. And the influence of the
Filipino community is pretty strong.
All I ask for the members of TERA and the Eagle Rock Community is for them not
to look down on Filipinos Worthiness? If you question how better another
race is against your, Ask yourself am I right? Does this make me a better
person?
Please pull together and stop the aggression. Whether Philippine Village
or not, we always live together as Neighbors and a Community of 1 Race. The
American Race! Thank you for your time! Sincerely --"
-- Dil-Domine J. Leonares, Ethnic Edge Skatewear/Productions, Eagle Rock
resident and ERHS student
[Editor's note: We wrote back the following:]
"Hi, Dil. Thanks for
writing. I don't believe you are a TERA member because your name does not
appear on our membership list. Perhaps it's under your parents' name.
You must be at least 18 years old to be a voting member, and you must pay
yearly dues. I think instead you are on our e.letter list only, which is
fine. Our e.letter reaches far more people in our community than just
TERA members. The objective is to communicate about local issues with as
many residents and businesses in our Northeast LA neighborhood as possible, so
for that purpose the e.letter doesn't discriminate between TERA members and
nonmembers.
Believe me, I am very sorry this issue has caused so much strife in our
neighborhood. I know many other people are, too. I think it can be
attributed to cultural differences and a lack of communication between
cultures, and we all need to reach out and do a better job of learning about
one another and our respective cultures so that we can live and work together
as equals the way we should.
I think you've hit the nail on the head when you say, 'I do support the
proposal of Philippine Village, yet I do support more of the Eagle Rock
Community as its-self.' No one has said that those in the local Filipino
community are not worthy. What has clearly been stated by those in the
community who do not favor the Philippine Village proposal, however, is that no
one nationality is any more or less worthy than another, a notion which
supports your own words about the strength of the Eagle Rock community as a
whole being more important than anything.
Most people in our community feel that a separate designation for one
nationality (regardless of which one) would raise that nationality over and
above all others and separate it out as being somehow better than all others,
which would be discrimination, something we have been trying to move beyond for
a long time. That's why they do not support this idea. Many people
move here because they enjoy the cultural diversity and what they see as a
community of equals, regardless of nationality. People want to raise
their children in such a healthy and socially diverse environment, because it
is reflective of the wider world.
Eagle Rock has come a long way to being a truly international town, and I think
we set a fine example for towns throughout the nation. Regarding the
issue at hand, a good exercise would be for us all to step back, place
ourselves in one another's shoes, and ask how we would feel if a special
designation were given to a nationality other than our own, especially when we
are so successfully attaining the goal of true equality. I also think
that there are positive alternatives to recognizing all the many cultures that
reside here in Eagle Rock. Our diversity, after all, is our strength.
Our country has a very sorry history of racial hatred and discrimination, and
we have been working hard throughout the last many decades to overcome it and
live together as equals, as our country's forefathers and mothers meant us to.
Eagle Rock's history actually began with the first settlers, the Tongva
Indians, and our community's name came from a Tongva Indian legend. Most
community members think that keeping the name 'Eagle Rock' for all parts of our
wonderful neighborhood would honor that true history as well as keep us heading
toward the noble goal of equality for all."
[Mr. Leonares wrote back:]
"Thanks for reading my letter!
Yea, I would like to post my letter and also I would like to add that If there
was any naming like Philippine Village I would oppose the name itself.
I've done my research and Philippine Village is a derogatory name.
In the world fair, there was a Philippine Village and it showcased the
Tribal Filipinos. That gave us Filipinos a bad outlook to Americans.
They showed only the mountain people, who wear G-strings. That made
the Filipinos look Barbaric.
I love Eagle Rock and If there was to be sometype of naming after it. I would
like International Town.heehee But serious Keep EAGLE ROCK! Cause I love it!
Thank you --"
-- Dil-Domine Leonares, proud Eagle Rock resident and proud Filipino-American
4. COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING FREEWAY
ISSUES -- NOVEMBER 25
STATE SENATOR JACK SCOTT AND ASSEMBLYMEMBER CAROL LIU
Invite You To Attend an Eagle Rock Community Meeting
To Discuss Freeway Issues Such as Landscaping and Soundwalls (HOORAY --
We've Been Working and Waiting YEARS for This)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2002, 6 to 7:30 P.M.
EAGLE ROCK COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER
2225 COLORADO BOULEVARD IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN EAGLE ROCK
Hear directly from the experts and
your elected officials:
÷ California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
÷ Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
÷ Washington Group
÷ State Senator Jack Scott
÷ Assemblymember Carol Liu
÷ Los Angeles City Councilmember Nick Pacheco
For further information, please contact Teresa Acosta at (626) 683-0282 or
Judy Davidds at (626) 577-9944
5. HELP PRESERVE EAGLE ROCK'S HOMETOWN ATMOSPHERE!
If you have an interest in Historic Preservation, or the maintenance of
Eagle Rock's "Hometown" atmosphere, this is a great opportunity to be
involved and proactive with future development in Eagle Rock.
The TERA Land Use Committee is about to prepare a survey to identify Eagle
Rock's commercial structures that deserve consideration for historic
preservation and/or may qualify for registration with various historic
preservation groups.
Our primary goal is to give the community a primer that identifies leading
preservation candidates, describes the preservation listing process, informs
owners (and prospective owners) of the benefits, both monetary and regulatory,
of a listed building and the creation of an Appendix of professional help to
aid in the process.
If you would like additional information, a time schedule, etc., please call or
email me.
Dan Paul
310-594-1155 (weekday afternoons or weekends)
danielfpaul@earthlink.net
6. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! FREE "HOLIDAY"
EVENT -- NOVEMBER 23
The Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center (ERCCC) joins forces with
Westfield Shoppingtown Eagle Rock to welcome Santa at 9:00 a.m. November 23,
2002. Westfield Shoppingtown Eagle Rock is located at 2700 Colorado Blvd.
This Holiday Event is free.
Santa will arrive with fanfare at 9:00 a.m. Children waiting to greet Santa
personally will be provided with a breakfast treat and entertainment. The
teachers from the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center will be on hand to help
the children create ornaments for their holiday trees. Advent calendars,
provided generously by Trader Joe€s, will be given to all children attending.
This is a holiday community activity and will be appropriate for all
ages. Children will be able to visit Santa from November 23 through
December 24. Please call Customer Service for more details (323)
256-2147.
The ERCCC is a non-profit organization, supported solely by grants and
donations, providing low cost art, music, dance and computer classes to
children and adults of surrounding areas and communities.
For more information call Westfield Shoppingtown Eagle Rock, (323) 256-2147 or
the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center, (323) 226-1617.
7. EAGLE ROCK ELEMENTARY CLEAN-UP (LET'S HOPE IT DOESN'T RAIN THIS
TIME) -- NOVEMBER 23
Please come help us beautify our school and our community.
EAGLE ROCK ELEMENTARY
Saturday, November 23rd, 2002
8:30-noon
Kids welcome
We will be weeding, mulching, cleaning, and painting. Bring tools marked
with your name.
Sponsored by donations from parents, Trader Joe's and Vons.
IF POURING RAIN, RAINDATE IS DEC. 7th
Por favor ayudenos a embellecer nuestra escuela y nuestra comunidad.
ESCUELLA PRIMARIA EAGLE ROCK
Sabado, 23 d noviembre de 2002
8:30-Mediodia
Los ninos son bienvenidos
Vamos a escardar, limpiar y pintar. Traiga sus propias herramientas con
su nombre inscrito en ellas.
8. ARTIST'S RECEPTION AT GALLERY OPHELIA -- NOVEMBER 23
Artist's reception: Sat >
Nov. 23rd 7-10pm
Ophelia - art gallery and design studios
presents....
The Adventures of Miss Mindy recent
paintings, assemblages, and photographs.....
show runs: Nov. 6th - Dec 6th
Gallery hours: noon - 6pm W-Sat.
2 1 1 4 C o l o r a d o B l
v d. Eagle Rock (LA) CA 9 0 0 4 1
http://www.galleryophelia.com
You may also visit http://www.themindystudio.com to see more of Miss Mindy's work...
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU!
_______________________________________________________________________________
9. TOTAL LIFE: THE WORK OF ARTISTS LIVING WITH HIV -- DECEMBER 8
The Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center (ERCCC) and the Uptown Gay and
Lesbian Alliance (UGLA) will host a reception for the artists of Total Life:
The Exhibition, on Sunday, December 8th between 1pm and 4pm. The reception
will include live entertainment and refreshments. Admission is
free.
This World AIDS Day Art Exhibition will honor seven artists of different
disciplines. World AIDS Day is an international collaboration of
events that recognizes the impact of AIDS on individuals and cultures
throughout the world. Among the artists featured will be Albert Winn and
Jeffrey Neale. Entertainment will be provided by Project Accidental and
harpsicord music performed by William Neil Roberts. The Eagle Rock
Community Cultural Center is very proud of these artists and would be pleased
for all to come and celebrate their work.
The ERCCC is a non profit organization, supported solely by grants and
donations, providing low cost art, music, dance and computer classes to children
and adults of surrounding areas and communities.
For more information call the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center, (323)
226-1617.
10. HOLIDAY HELPERS AT TARGET -- DECEMBER 3
Target is holding an event on December 3, 2002, called Holiday Helpers.
The store will open at 8 am and for two hours (until 10 am) they will be
open only for guests with disabilities or senior citizens. We are looking
for volunteers to help with this event. Please call Virginia at our Eagle
Rock Target at (323) 258-1355 if you can help. Thanks!
11. TOROS POTTERY HOLIDAY SALE -- DECEMBER 6, 7 AND 8
We are looking forward to see you at Toros Pottery's Annual Holiday Sale,
which will take place on Friday, December 6, from 3 PM to 8 PM, Saturday,
December 7, from 11 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday, December 8, From 1PM to 7 PM.
Toros Pottery is located at 4962 Eagle Rock Boulevard in Eagle Rock.
Call (323) 344-8330 for more information.
Please join us on this special event. Refreshments will be served.
12. OXY-FOOTHILL MASTER CHORALE TO PERFORM HANDEL'S
"MESSIAH" -- DECEMBER 14
The Occidental-Foothill Master Chorale will perform Handel's
"Messiah" at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 14 in Occidental College's
Herrick Chapel. Perhaps the most popular and recognized choral music in
English, "Messiah" stands alongside Bach's "Passions" as a
masterwork of the Baroque period.
First performed in Dublin in 1742, "Messiah" is considered Handel's
greatest work and includes the widely recognized "Hallelujah Chorus."
"Messiah" is an oratorio -- a work written for solo voices,
chorus and orchestra, but performed without action, costume or scenery -- sung
in three acts. The composition celebrates both Christmas and Easter,
beginning with the Nativity, continuing with the stories of the Crucifixion and
redemption, and then culminating in an affirmation of faith. Handel wrote
his masterpiece in just 24 days.
General admission tickets for the concert are $20 and may be reserved by
calling (323) 259-2879. Student tickets are $10. Occidental is located at
1600 Campus Road in Eagle Rock. For maps and directions to the college,
visit http://www.oxy.edu/oxy/welcome/directions.
For more information, call the music department at (323) 259-2785.
The Occidental-Foothill Master Chorale is a large oratorio chorus dedicated to
the performance of major choral works with orchestra. It is open by
audition to all singers with choral or instrumental experience from the local
community.
13. LETTERS AND E.MAILS
"I am writing to reiterate the concerns and heartily endorse the
recommendations of a letter recently sent to you by The Eagle Rock Association
(copied below). As an Eagle Rock resident, I have noticed the increasing
crime wave in our area with much dismay. Eagle Rock is undergoing a rebirth
and the number of new businesses that have opened in this area in just the last
couple of years is astonishing and exciting. I would hate to see the new
wave of entrepreneurism discouraged by the lack of basic City services to
protect valuable commercial investments. Furthermore, the vandalism has
extended to residences on my street as well. Eagle Rock is also home to
many elderly people and young school age children alike who face increased
safety issues. As a homeowner and mother of two toddlers, this recent
crime wave disturbs me terribly.
We chose to live here because of the up-and-coming and communal feel of the
area. The new businesses provide more places to shop, stroll and meet
with our neighbors. I hate the thought of sitting trapped in our homes
with the deadbolts locked because of our safety concerns.
While I appreciate that the LAPD is overworked and understaffed, I beg you to
deploy additional patrol cars in our area. The time to thwart the
increasing crime wave plaguing our area is now before the crimes turn
more serious. I would hope that we don't have to mount a secession effort
here in Eagle Rock to inspire the City of Los Angeles to respond to our safety
issues.
Thank you for your attention to this serious matter."
-- Cheryl Leutjen, Eagle Rock resident and TERA member
"Dear Eagle Rock Community Leaders:
I was absolutely appalled when I found out (through The Eagle Rock Association
newsletter) that Eagle Rock has only a single patrol assigned to ensure the
safety of our residents and the integrity of our property. That is simply
not acceptable.
I have been thoroughly disgusted by the defaced street and directional signs in
my area, and have hoped that they would be noticed by street maintenance and be
changed. Well, they have not. I have recently purchased a home in Eagle Rock
near the intersection of Yosemite and Townsend and have begun to see more and
more unsightly graffiti on nearby business and even residential walls.
Although defaced residential walls do appear to be cleaned up quickly
thanks to the efforts of local residents, the tagged street signs, sidewalks,
curbs, and other public structures remain blighted.
Some Eagle Rock residents have proposed posting "No Graffiti" signs
as a deterrent. I say, that is pointless as these signs will simply be
defaced and will provide additional canvas space for this obscene activity by
young thugs that come onto our streets. Further, they will alert
passers-by that Eagle Rock has a problem and could negatively impact property
values.
I hope Chief Bratton will give the Eagle Rock graffiti problem high priority as
he has stated that was one of his strategies for controlling crime. I also
believe it will. Why not select Eagle Rock to pilot some of his new
ideas. Installing surveillance cameras in recurring problem areas
perhaps? Let's think of something.
Gentlemen, please stop the graffiti, put more police cars on Eagle Rock
streets, and take control of the recent increased property crimes before they
lead to violent crimes to our residents. Thank you for your
attention."
-- Rafael M Lopes, Eagle Rock resident
"I really appreciate getting the e-newsletter!"
-- Laura Mickens, Eagle Rock resident and TERA member
"Dear Ms. Leutjen -- I will call on the Chief to work on this problem.
The problem may be at a point where we need to take action against the
people in charge of the Police Department; the Police Commission. As you
know, within the last year the community of Boyle Heights organized various presentations
to the Police Commission while Parks was the Chief.
The game plan they used, and we assisted these residents, was to first send
spokespeople to the Commission Meeting; we were there with them. After
this they actually organized a rally and march.
Just as background, the Police Department reports to the Police Commission.
The Police Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor. Some time ago,
the City decided that the General Manager of the Police Department would be a
board of civilians. We have civilian oversight of our police. The
Chief is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Department and reports to the
Commission.
If the work with the Commission falls short we can request help from the
Mayor's office.
I will share these concerns with Captain Jackson and request he increase the
patrols.
P.S. Slowly but surely things are getting better with recruitment of
officers."
-- Nick Pacheco, Council member, 14th District, and Eagle Rock resident
"What's the deal with the hideous color of the Eagle Theater? Is
that the final color, or is the building still in transition? Any
information you have to share would be greatly appreciated. We are
excited at the prospect of the theater being put back into regular use, but
gadzooks....that color! I'd appreciate any info you may have.
Thanks --"
-- Anna Pehoushek, Orange County resident and TERA member
"As I reviewed the e.letter this week, I reflected with sadness that the
two most flammable issues, the most divisive issues before the community, could
have been settled easily by a little singular and forthright leadership from
the Council office at their inception. And the most fundamental
issue should have been dealt with directly in City Hall long ago.
As with the Round Top radio towers issue, the people of Eagle Rock are forced
to take up the defense of their community at their own expense, create
animosities and ill-feelings both within the community and with outsiders,
endure fear of undesired change that is extremely unlikely, or that may be
likely without intercession on the community's behalf.
And why? Why, when a brief and frank conversation with a commercial
developer or a radio station owner or a small, well-meaning but misguided local
committee by the City Councilman could have avoided the entire matter?
Why put the Eagle Rock community through all this?
There was one other matter, of a different type that was in your bulletin this
week. That was the 'crime wave' in Eagle Rock, and the fact that
community organizations are finding it necessary to write to their municipal
government to ask for police protection. Well, this is where the rubber
meets the road. Cities were created originally to protect life and
property. Everything else came after that. Streets, sanitation and
all the rest. When they do not protect their citizens they fail in their
fundamental duty.
And here we are in Eagle Rock, asking our City to do its duty. Do we not
wonder why our City is not coming to us, explaining to us how we can assist the
police in protecting our community? And where is our leader, our
City Councilman, in this process, who should be in front, seeking the
additional assignment of cars, on special and specific patrols during
particular patrols in certain locations, to suppress the rise in crime in this,
the community with traditionally the lowest crime rate in Los Angeles?
We are writing to him asking him to help -- to do things he should
have done before the problem became critical!
Why do we elect a leader unless it is to lead? And if the leader
does not lead, then what good is he, and why do we keep him around? Best
regards --"
-- Art Snyder, Member of the City Council, 14th District, 1967-85, Eagle Rock
resident, and TERA member
"I was extremely disgusted by the vitriol and nastiness of the mailer Nick
Pacheco sent attacking his opponent Antonio Villaraigosa. Instead of
focusing on the issues, it attacked his family. It seems a repeat of the
dirty tricks Pacheco used when Villaraigosa ran for mayor: throw a rock, hide
behind his staff and blame them for the attack.
This tactic turns voters off. Why does not Pacheco try to win us over in
a more civilized way, appealing to our higher instincts, to reason and
intellect?
Is it that he does not have much to show, to justify keeping him another
term?"
-- Bill Markis, Eagle Rock resident
15. QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Once you label me you negate
me."
-- Kierkegaard
We welcome your comments. Please include
your name, where you live, and whether you are a TERA member.
Joanne Turner <artburn@earthlink.net>
President, The Eagle Rock Association (TERA)