THE EAGLE
ROCK ASSOCIATION
The Best Investment You Can Make in Your Neighborhood
April 1, 2004 (No foolin’!)
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This week:
President’s Message (Item #1)
The ballots have been counted! (item #3)
Grow with ghosts at Center for the Arts, Eagle
Rock! (Item #6)
Table of Contents:
1. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
2. THE A+ COALITION PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF THE AMBASSADOR
HOTEL — TODAY, APRIL 1
3. RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S EAGLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ELECTIONS ARE
IN!
4. GREAT NEWS FROM EAGLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL!
5. SHOPPING FOR ANSWERS? DON’T MISS THIS VITAL OXY FORUM ON
WAL-MART AND THE RECENT SUPERMARKET STRIKE — TONIGHT,
APRIL 1
6. "GROWING WITH GHOSTS" AN EAGLE ROCK ART AND PERFORMANCE
EXTRAVAGANZA -- APRIL 2 - 25
7. TERA'S ECLECTIC EAGLE ROCK HOME TOUR MEETING — APRIL 12
8. NINTH ANNUAL “JACK SMITH TRAIL WALK” -- APRIL 18
9. BUNGALOW HEAVEN HOME TOUR -- APRIL 25
10. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BRUCE — APRIL 25, 2004
11. LA COUNTY ARBORETUM PRESENTS A PLANT SALE & GARDEN SHOW
— MAY 1 – 2
12. WE'VE GOT MAIL
13. THE LAST WORD — ROSA LUXEMBURG
1. PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE FOR APRIL 1st : WON’T GET FOOLED AGAIN!
Thanks to TERA's constant pressure, numerous letters, and Councilmember
Antonio Villaraigosa's continued requests to Rich Development, a
focus group meeting has been finally been scheduled for April 7th at the Eagle
Rock City Hall!
For many of us, driving by the Walgreens property is excruciating as we mourn
the loss of the Shopping Bag Building in favor of yet another
cookie-cutter "megaterranean" drugstore. I anxiously await the
results of over four months of labor since our last focus group. Though
this is a private meeting for the focus group, the Councilman and the Walgreens
developers, I will let you all know in our next e.letter what was presented
regarding the appearance of the parking lot and the facades of the buildings.
In the meantime, TERA has signed on to be part of the A+ (Ambassador Plus)
Coalition to advocate for maximum preservation of the historic Ambassador
Hotel, the site of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in 1968. LAUSD
is currently determining what type of high school and middle school campus to
build at the site. We are happy to lend our membership strength to the
important efforts of the A+ Coalition to preserve Los Angeles' historic
treasures.
Though we have lost the Shopping Bag forever, we cannot lose any more of
Los Angeles' historic fabric. Please see the item immediately follows for
details on the A+ Coalition's press conference at 10:00 this morning.
For those of you who want to ensure that more of Eagle Rock's historic
commercial buildings are preserved (and protected from future development),
come to TERA's Land Use Committee where they are cataloguing buildings for
potential historic status. We cannot let another precious Eagle Rock gem
be lost!
--- Hilary Norton Orozco, TERA President
2. THE A+ COALITION PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF THE
AMBASSADOR HOTEL — TODAY, APRIL 1
The A+ (Ambassador Plus) Coalition announces its formation to promote a
plan for reusing the historic Ambassador Hotel as the anchor of a unique
new school campus for the Wilshire community. The coalition will unveil
renderings of its vision for the Ambassador site, in a location overlooking the
existing site.
What and Where:
Offices of Asian-American TIMS
(Park in the One Park Plaza
garage on New Hampshire, south of Wilshire.)
Why: A diverse coalition of over 40 groups has come together to put
forth a plan for using the Ambassador Hotel in a new educational campus that
would serve students and area residents. “This community desperately
needs a school,” says A+ Coalition Coordinator Rafael Pizarro. “We have a
concrete plan for providing not only what students need, but what they deserve
– a school that uses the legendary and irreplaceable Ambassador Hotel to
deliver unparalleled learning opportunities.”
Who:
Rafael Pizarro, A+ Coalition Coordinator
Annette Ramirez, Latino Urban Forum
Jason Elias, SEIU Local 347, AFL-CIO
Neil Prince, Beverly-Kingsley Neighborhood Association
Christine Lee, Asian-American TIMS
Arthur Hamilton, Society of Composers and Lyricists (and composer of “Cry Me a
River”)
Linda Dishman, Los Angeles Conservancy
See you there!
3. RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S EAGLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ELECTIONS
ARE IN!
Here’s the council’s Bill Markis, elections chair, to fill us in:
Thank you to all the volunteers at our recent ERNC Election:
€ Key Club ERHS students
€ ROCK students
€ Elizabeth Macias from
DONE, her sister and nieces
€ Jerry Kvasnicka from the
League of Women Voters
€ and all the other wonderful
volunteers
Thank you as well to TERA and Boulevard Sentinel for the ample coverage of the
election, to Yosemite Recreation Center for allowing us the use of their
facilities, and to all the candidates.
Following are the preliminary election results:
President
Anita Hultman 234
Manuel Montano 106
Treasurer
Mark Ryan 197
Holly Brunk 82
Business
Krista Neumann 166
Juan Dimacali 138
Civic
Alfredo Bernardo 179
Everett Sarabia 123
Faith-Based
Dipa Gupta 196
Thelma Quindipan 161
Youth
Jacob Stevens 244
District 2
Jessica Wethington McLean 27
Carlos Montez 10
Lilia de Jesus 10
District 5
Jeffrey Samudio 30
District 7
Norma Gonzalez 23
District 8
Irene Daniel 27
Dante Banta 20
Congratulations to all the newly election members, and our thanks to all the
candidates who took the time to respond to the candidate’s questionnaire in
last week’s e.letter.
4. GREAT NEWS FROM EAGLE
ROCK HIGH SCHOOL!
ERHS Principal Juan Flecha sent us the following happy announcement:
"CONGRATULATIONS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!
We are in receipt of our 2003 Academic Performance Index (API) Base Report.
Our Statewide Rank is a 6! This means we are in the top half of all
secondary schools in California. Our goal is to score at or above the
statewide performance target of 800, and thus earn a 10 in this category.
Our present score in 679. We are 121 points away!
On the same note, our Similar Schools Rank is 9. This ranking is
calculated as the state compares our scores to those of schools with some of
the same characteristics as Eagle Rock H. S. (i.e., School Demographics, parent
education level, etc.) In essence, many of Eagles are performing at very
high levels when compared to students in similar schools. Note, however,
our Hispanic/Latino and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged groups are performing
substantially below our other subgroups.
Once again, congratulations on a job well done! I look forward to
continuing our work together as we find innovative solutions to help every one
of our students excel."
Number of students included in the 2003 API: 2268
2003 API (Base): 679
2003 Statewide Rank: 6
2003 Similar Schools Rank: 9
2003-2004 Growth Target: 6
2004 API Target: 685
Subgroups:
Asian:
122
students
Subgroup API:
770 Subgroup
Target: 775
Filipino:
395
students
Subgroup API:
760 Subgroup
Target: 765
Hispanic/Latino: 1426 students
Subgroup API:
631 Subgroup
Target: 636
White (Non-Hisp.): 275 students
Subgroup
API: 778 Subgroup
Target: 783
Soc-Ec. Disadv:
1426 students
Subgroup
API: 639 Subgroup
Target: 644
According to the school, African American (33 students), American Indian
or Alaska Native (10 students), and Pacific Islander (1 student) numbers were
not significant enough to include in the above list.
5. SHOPPING FOR ANSWERS? DON’T MISS THIS VITAL OXY FORUM ON
WAL-MART AND THE RECENT SUPERMARKET STRIKE — TONIGHT,
APRIL 1
Weingart Hall, Room 117
A panel of speakers will reflect on the recently resolved supermarket strike
and work by the Los Angeles City Council to pass an ordinance
restricting the entry of big box retailers such as Wal-Mart into the
region. We will also discuss healthcare coverage issues in the state of
California. Audience discussion is encouraged.
Panelists include:
Josh Kamensky, Field Deputy with Los Angeles Councilmember Eric
Garcetti
John Grant, Vice President, United Food and Commercial Workers, Local
770
Doris Isolini Nelson, Director, Health Care For All
Directions to the meeting are available on the Occidental College webpage at
http://www.oxy.edu/welcome/directions/index.html.
This event is sponsored by the Urban and Environmental Policy Institute of
Occidental College, the Community Strike Support Network, Northeast LA
Neighbors for Peace and Justice, and the Student Labor Action Coalition.
6. "GROWING WITH GHOSTS" AN EAGLE ROCK ART AND
PERFORMANCE EXTRAVAGANZA -- APRIL 2 - 25
The Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock reminds us that their highly
anticipated art, music and theater performance show opens tomorrow! Here
are all the details:
Playwright Ken Roht's Newest Work,
The Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock is honored to sponsor Ken Roht’s
theater-dance-arts extravaganza, "Growing With Ghosts."
In June 2003, Mr. Roht began to work on this site-specific work, a
progressive music theater piece that uses every inch of the Center and its grounds.
The actual stage will be the Center itself, a restored 1915 Carnegie
library, and a National Historic Landmark. Mr. Roht's piece takes place
in seven different theatrical installations. As the audience walks
through each, they will witness stages of human growth, from before birth to
after death.
What makes Ken Roht’s work unique? The answer is simple: his work is both
cutting-edge and stunningly beautiful. Theatrical productions are rarely
innovative, entertaining, and broadly accessible at the same time. This
combination is compelling and distinctive. Mr. Roht has a singular vision
and only now is beginning to get recognition for years of dedication to his
work. On December 21st, 2003, the Los Angeles Times described Mr. Roht as
“an anarchistic visionary whose time is now.”
"Growing With Ghosts" is a walk-through show, lasting fifty-minutes.
The audience for each performance will be limited to 100 people. In this
way, the experience will be more personal to each audience member. The piece
will be presented for one month, from April 2 - 25, Friday through Sunday, at
7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
For additional information regarding Mr. Roht and his company, Orphean Circus,
please check their website, http://www.orpheancircus.com.
For more information on the Center for the Arts, go to http://www.centerartseaglerock.org.
7. TERA'S ECLECTIC EAGLE ROCK HOME TOUR MEETING — APRIL 12
Our Home Tour committee still needs:
Please remember that you will not need to do anything other than one
specific job (unless you want to do more), making it easier and more fun
for everyone. Also, you may work with a partner to handle any of the
above duties. Our Home Tour committee is open to all TERA members
interested in furthering TERA's goals and making Eagle Rock an even better
place to live. If you'd like to help out but are not already a TERA
member, we'd be happy to sign you up at the next meeting. It's the best
investment you can make in your neighborhood, not to mention the best deal ($20
per individual or $25 per household)!
Our next Home Tour meeting will take place Monday,
April 12.
Details of upcoming meetings will be sent out in our e.letter in the
coming weeks. Please help us make this Home Tour the best one yet!
Please contact me at artburn@earthlink.net
if you are interested in helping with any of the above jobs. Thanks so
much!
-- Joanne Turner, President Emeritus, The Eagle Rock Association
(TERA)
8. NINTH ANNUAL “JACK SMITH TRAIL WALK” -- APRIL 18
The annual Jack Smith Trail Walk, inaugurated nine years ago in honor of
the celebrated author and Los Angeles Times columnist, will take place on
Sunday, April 18. Renamed “The Jack and Denise Smith Trail Walk” in recognition
of the efforts of the late author’s wife to support the Mount Washington School
and other community institutions, the walk consists of a four-mile loop through
the historic and picturesque Mount Washington hillside.
Walkers will depart in small groups between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. from the
tunnel entrance of the Southwest Museum, 234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles.
Participation is open to the public and free of charge. Well-behaved dogs on
leashes are welcome.
The trail route, walked at a leisurely pace and taking between two and two and
a half hours, will wind through the slopes of Mount Washington, affording
walkers dramatic vistas of Mt. San Antonio, Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. San
Jacinto --Southern California’s highest mountain peaks—as well as panoramic
views of the San Gabriel and Verdugo ranges. Docents will call attention
to many notable craftsman and contemporary architectural landmarks that dot the
area. Walkers will pass hillsides carpeted with blooming wildflowers and
stands of protected black walnut trees, habitat for many wildlife
species. Birdwatchers are encouraged to bring binoculars.
9. BUNGALOW HEAVEN HOME TOUR -- APRIL 25
Celebrating its fifteenth year, the Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood
Association is proud to present Pasadena's premier historic home tour on Sunday,
April 25, 2004, showcasing eight outstanding examples of early twentieth
century architecture, many of which have never before been open to the public.
Hours of this walking tour are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The 2004 Historic Home Tour will feature homes within the Bungalow
Heaven Landmark District of Pasadena, California, which has been featured
in Sunset magazine, USA Today and most recently in the new books Bungalow
Nation and California Cottage Style. Each of the homes on tour is a fine
example of period architecture and style, and docents will be on hand to answer
questions as visitors enjoy this rare and intimate look through the interiors
of these unusual homes in this beautiful, tree-lined district.
From about 1905 to 1920, Bungalow Heaven saw the construction of hundreds of
Craftsman-style homes, and today Pasadena's first official landmark district
contains one of the largest collections of these homes in the nation. Many of
the homes will be decorated in authentic Arts & Crafts-era furniture and
appointments, and tour organizers have once again invited prominent antiques
dealers to furnish the homes in period style. A lecture, "Bungalow Heaven
and the Arts and Crafts Movement," will be presented. Lecture tickets are
$5.
Proceeds from previous Home Tours have funded local renovation efforts, such as
the award-winning MacDonald Park playground. Money raised by the 2004 Home Tour
will continue to fund neighborhood revitalization efforts and community events.
Bungalow Heaven is located north of the 210 (Foothill) Freeway in the heart of
residential Pasadena between the Lake and Hill exits. Home Tour tickets can be
purchased the day of the event at MacDonald Park at the intersection of Mar
Vista Avenue and Mountain Street in Bungalow Heaven. Tickets are $15 the day of
the tour and advance tickets are available for $12 by writing BHNA Tour, P.O.
Box 40812, Pasadena, CA 91114-7812. For recorded information call (626)
585-2172 or visit http://www.bungalowheaven.org.
10. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BRUCE — APRIL 25, 2004
Bruce Marchiano, the actor who portrayed Jesus in the Visual Bible film The
Gospel According to Matthew will speak at New Hope Christian
Fellowship, 777 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock during the 10:30 a.m. worship
service on Sunday, April 25, 2004.
A popular Christian speaker, Marchiano has addressed churches, businesses,
schools, conferences, and other groups around the world to reveal how his faith
went from simple belief in Christ to a profound awareness of God’s powerful
reality in his life. For further details about the services at New Hope
Christian Fellowship or directions to the church, call (626) 836-3199 or visit
the New Hope Website at http://www.newhope4all.org.
11. LA COUNTY ARBORETUM PRESENTS A PLANT SALE & GARDEN
SHOW — MAY 1 – 2
The fun takes place in the big tent in front of Ayres Hall. The Bonanza
is with Arboretum admission: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors over 62, $4 for
students with an ID, children ages 5-12 are $1.50, and under 5 are free
Here are the some of the event’s highlights:
At 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, Jill Vig gives a talk called “Plants I
Have Loved.”
At 11:00 a.m. Steve Goto addresses Heirloom Tomatoes. Steve is the owner of
Goto Nursery, and sells his heirloom tomatoes and vegetables to many many
nurseries in Southern California. Don't miss his Top 25 Tomato Picks for
2004! These are the result of Tomato Tastings that Steve did last summer and
fall. Learn all the tricks to successful planting and harvesting of the
best tomatoes for this area. There will be a great selection of his wonderful
tomato plants at the Plant Sale.
At 1:00 p.m., Gary Jones take a look at "Proven Winners for Your
Garden.” Gary is the former owner of Hortus Nursery, and is now with
Armstrong Gardens. He is editor of the California Gardener. Gary will
talk about why these Proven Winners are some of his favorite plants. He
has an amazing ability to combine plants in unique ways so come to his Garden
Chat and be inspired! The plants will also be available at the Baldwin Bonanza
Plant Sale.
At 2:00 p.m. Sharon and Bruce Asakawa take the stock of a Summer Garden.
Authors of numerous books, including California's Gardener's Guide,
as well as subjects such as roses and perennials, Sharon and Bruce have a new
about-to-be published book, California Gardening Rhythms. Books will be
available for signing. And tune in to The Garden Compass radio program
hosted by Bruce and Sharon and other garden experts; you can be hear it
throughout California and part of Arizona every Saturday and Sunday from 8 am
to 10 am.
At 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 2, Jan Smithen talks about The
Mediterranean Style Garden. For 20 years, Jan taught a variety
of classes at The Arboretum, but was most renown for her Fanatic Gardener class
that had a 2-year waiting list! She is also co-author of a fascinating
and glorious book called Sun-Drenched Gardens: The Mediterranean Style, and
speaks frequently on a variety of subjects. This is your chance to hear a
legend without having to be on a wait list! Jan's book will be available
for signing.
At noon, take part in a Floral Demonstration with Wayne Woods. Floral
artist Wayne Woods of The Woods Exquisite Flowers has been delighting gardeners
for the past twenty-five years producing gorgeous, precisely arranged and
selected flowers. Teamed up with his wife Evonne Azar-Woods, a third generation
florist, The Woods has innovated the art of floral design by introducing new and
creative uses for flowers and containers. Wayne will be discussing basic cut
flower care and will demonstrate arrangement composition with unique container
types.
Sunday at 11:00 finds Lili Singer discussing Shade Gardening.
Horticulturist, garden consultant, garden writer with the Los Angeles Times and
other publications, Lili was formerly the publisher and editor of The Southern
California Gardener (1991-99) and The Gardener's Companion (2000-2003),
bimonthly guides to gardening in Southern California. She currently hosts
the Thursday Morning Seminar Series at The Arboretum, informative gatherings
with horticultural specialists, passionate gardeners and landscape
professionals. Lili will discuss the joys and challenges of gardening in
spots with limited sunlight. The session will feature an array of
shade-tolerant flora for moist areas, dry spots and under trees. Plants will be
available at the Baldwin Bonanza Plant Sale.
And, finally, at 2:00 p.m. On Sunday, join Robert Smaus as he looks at “The
Gardener's Year.” Gardening goes on year-round in Southern California
and each month has its special opportunities. There is a natural flow and
rhythm that follows the seasonal changes. This talk looks at when and why we
should do something in the garden and how it fits into the gardener's year.
Robert Smaus was the Garden Editor of the Los Angeles Times for 25 years
(and still writes occasional articles), and before that, was the Southern
California Garden Editor for Sunset Magazine. He has won several awards
for his garden writing, including a citation from the American Horticultural
Society, and is the author of three books, including the best-selling 52 Weeks
in the California Garden. He was also the West Coast host for public
television's "The Victory Garden" for 15 years, and does the
occasional guest expert spots for DIY network garden and landscape shows.
His books will be available for signing.
For more information, please phone (626) 821 - 4624. Or email: Jill.Berry@arboretum.org.
A PROJECT OF THE COMMON GROUND GARDEN PROGRAM.
Volunteers of the Common Ground Garden Program help low-income and
limited-resource county residents to grow and eat more nutritious vegetables
and fruits. Programs include Master Gardener volunteers (seasonal
gardening presentations) and Fresh From The Garden volunteers (simple nutrition
and food safety presentations). We work primarily with community gardens,
school gardens, seniors, and homeless and battered women's shelters.
12. WE'VE GOT MAIL
“Was there a recent advertisement or article about a natural dry
cleaners in Eagle Rock in the e.letter? We are looking for a cleaner
that uses environmentally friendly materials. Please forward a phone
number or address.”
-- Flora Ito
Thanks for asking, Sandi. Sunny Brite at 4927 Eagle Rock Boulevard is
the local cleaning establishment that recently announced the adoption of a new,
environmentally improved wet clearing method. Here's a link to the
original press release that tells all about this groundbreaking new technique,
as well the role Occidental College played it getting it implemented:
http://www.oxy.edu/news/articles/031103-wet-clean.html
By the way, did you know that back issues of the TERA e.letter are archived
and accessible to all at TERA's website, http://www.tera90041.org? It's
just another benefit made possible through the tireless efforts of TERA's crack
web maven, Scott Bogue.
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“Our friend and neighbor, Yolanda Noguiera, was recently installed as a member
of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Like her brother
Michael, she is carrying on a family tradition of community service, especially
in honor of her late father, who once served as the HPCC president.
“Yolanda's mission will be to improve York Boulevard, taking care to preserve
its history, improve its greenscaping and encourage more diverse, needed and
pedestrian-friendly businesses to the district, a la TERA.
“Please join me in congratulating Yo!”
-- Mary Tokita, TERA Board member
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“A question: I live at the north
end of Highland Park/Eagle Rock adjacent, and I'm currently trying to
coordinate some tree plantings (much needed) on our block (on city land on a
big, wide median.) Although many people have expressed interest
(residents, councilman, HHPNC, etc.,) this thing seems to keep going in a
circle. There seem to be trees available from the city, and Street
Maintenance seems like they would support them. Has TERA been
through this? Have you gotten trees planted? Would you be
interested in this if I get it done in H.P.?
“Any advice you might have is welcome.”
-- Patrick Ferry, Highland Park
Thanks for asking, Patrick. For an answer to your tree question, I
forwarded your query along to Mary Tokita, the TERA board member who’s been
hard at work on getting a community garden started in Eagle Rock. Here’s
what out resident Janie Appleseed had to say:
Dear Patrick:
Thanks for taking the initiative to improve your local environment! You
rock!
Lucky for you, you've explored getting free trees from the city. Here in
my 'hood, we wrote a grant and spent our own money on trees to go onto city
land here on Lanark Street (it's the block just south of La Loma, 1/2 block
east of Figueroa. Come check it out sometime.)
Since you do have leads about free trees, go after them and get them committed
to your neighborhood. Contact the city office that has the trees
available and tell them where you want them. Then work with Michael
Cathey and or Monica at the LA City Council Office (323) 254-5295) to keep them
aware of your project and have them help you secure the trees if necessary.
Finally, work with them to organize a tree planting/clean up day in the
neighborhood. Put out flyers in your neighbors' mailboxes for the event.
You could do it on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22 (or the Saturday before).
Depending on your tree selection, you'll need to keep those trees fully watered
through the heat of the summer. You’ll have to do this at just for the
first year to ensure they survive.
Please keep me posted!
Warm regards,
Mary Tokita, LA Master Gardener '01, TERA Board Member, Publicity
Chair/Beautification Co-Chair and Director, Eagle Rockdale Community Gardens
& Art Park
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”Hi ! My name is Jessica
Jennings, and I live in Glassell Park. My neighbors and I have formed a
small neighborhood watch group and I enjoy your newsletter very much. My
husband and I hope to move to Eagle Rock and we are looking to further explore
the area.
“I am a yoga teacher, and I would love to work more in the Eagle Rock
community, partly to get a sense of the different areas and also to get to
know more people there. I offer in-home and office yoga instruction and
yoga therapeutics (I'm a certified yoga teacher and health fitness
instructor.)
“I'd love to put a short notice in the e.letter. Something like this:
Private and group Anusara yoga instruction at your
home or office: I bring all the supplies, and will hold classes in conference
rooms and living rooms. Come rediscover freedom from back and wrist
pain, or simply experience the freedom to move with stability and
ease. Call her for a free class. It's fun, challenging,
non-competitive, and reduces stress as well as low-back, neck, and wrist
pain. (It’s especially useful for people sitting at computers a
lot!) Take an hour out to move and come back to work with renewed energy,
clarity, and inspiration. Contact Jessica at (323) 610-7558 or email
jessica@yogatravels.com. I would be happy to offer TERA members a 20%
discount.
“My question: do I need to live in Eagle Rock in to have my notice
included in your e.letter?”
-- Jessica Jennings, Glassell Park
Guess not. Good luck to you in building an Eagle Rock client list.
And thanks for extending that generous discount to our members. If
you’re reading this and you aren’t yet a TERA member, please consider joining.
You’ll find all the information you need at the TERA website,
http://www.tera90041.org. We also encourage businesses and
entrepreneurs doing business here, like Jessica, to join. The cost is
reasonable; the benefits incalculable.
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other topic of interest to greater Eagle Rock. Please address your
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13. THE LAST WORD —
ROSA LUXEMBURG
“Without general elections, without
unrestricted freedom of press and assembly, without a free struggle of opinion,
life dies out in every public institution, becomes a mere semblance of life, in
which only the bureaucracy remains as the active element. Public life gradually
falls asleep...”
-- Rosa Luxemburg (1870–1919)
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