THE EAGLE ROCK
ASSOCIATION
-- Invest in Your Community --
TERA
1. TERA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE -- MICHAEL
THARP
2. CALL FOR ENTRIES -- "SCENES OF EAGLE ROCK" AND
"LIVE ART" -- APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 30
3. UGLA ANNUAL
FUNDRAISER AUDITIONS -- SEPTEMBER 24
4. SEVENTH ANNUAL EAGLE
ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL! -- OCTOBER 1 AND 2
5. GLAD (GREATER LOS
ANGELES AGENCY ON DEAFNESS) DAY AT THE RACES -- OCTOB ER 1
6.
2005 ERNC CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED!
7. ERNC CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS
8. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! -- TERA'S ECLECTIC EAGLE
ROCK HOME TOUR -- NOVEMBER 6
9. LETTERS AND
E.MAILS
10. QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- VOLTAIRE
1. TERA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE -- MICHAEL THARP
There is
no president's message this week. The prez is on a well-deserved
vacation.
-- Joanne Turner, Editor
2. CALL FOR ENTRIES -- "SCENES OF EAGLE ROCK" AND "LIVE ART' --
APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 30
The Eagle Rock Association (TERA), in
conjunction with our annual Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour on Sunday, November 6,
presents the "Scenes of Eagle Rock" Art Exhibit + "Live Art" participatory
opportunity for all interested artists.
"Scenes of Eagle Rock" Art
Exhibit
For two weeks preceding TERA's 2005 Eclectic Eagle Rock Home
Tour, artists throughout Southern California are invited to paint, draw,
photograph or otherwise portray scenes indoors or outdoors in beautiful Eagle
Rock, following in the tradition of such legendary artists as Conrad Buff and
Hanson Puthuff or using your unlimited imagination. This is all part of
the annual Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour on Sunday, November 6. This
exciting event attracts hundreds of visitors to our historic neighborhood every
year.
Framed finished artworks will be presented as an art exhibition at
the breathlessly beautiful Carlotta's Passion Fine Art gallery, which is located
at 2012 Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock. Scenes of Eagle Rock will be
displayed on Sunday, November 6, during the Home Tour and will continue to be
shown until Sunday, November 13.
All artwork entries must depict
interior or exterior scenes within the community of Eagle Rock. A list of
suggested locations and picturesque sites is available upon request. All
styles and media are welcomed. There is a limit of one submission per
artist. Mounted finished artwork must not exceed 26" in width and 32" in
height and must be equipped for hanging. Artists will receive 60% of any
sales made during Scenes of Eagle Rock exhibit. The artist's portion of
the retail price cannot exceed $500. A three-panel jury will choose work
to be shown and award four certificates of merit. The top winner's artwork
will be prominently displayed in next year's Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour
program, and all participating artists will receive free tickets to attend this
year's Home Tour.
In addition to the above-mentioned certificates of
merit, we are pleased to offer a purchase award this year.
"Live
Art"
We also want to encourage artists to participate in our one-day
Scenes of Eagle Rock "Live Art" on Sunday, November 6, from 10 am to 4pm during
the Home Tour. "Live Art" locations include the homes and gardens featured
in the Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour or anywhere along the Home Tour route.
A list of the homes will be sent to participating artists. The
artwork produced on this day will be displayed at the volunteer appreciation
party on Sunday, November 6, starting at 4:30pm at the Center for the Arts,
Eagle Rock.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 30 -- Application
Deadline
November 3 -- Take Finished and Framed Work to Gallery
November 4
-- Installation of Exhibition
November 6 -- Home Tour and "Live Art"
Day
November 6 -- Artists Reception and Awards Presentation, 1:00 pm
Carlotta's Passion
November 6 -- Volunteers Appreciation Party 4:30 pm,
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
November 13 -- Exhibition Ends at
Gallery
November 14-20 -- Pick Up Work at Gallery
Please print and fill out the application below and enclose a $20 entry fee (check payable to TERA)
Mail to:
Lori Pond
5447 Dahlia Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Auditions: September 24
Cabaret '05 Event date: October 22
Women's Twentieth Century Club
5105 Hermosa Avenue (corner of Colorado Boulevard)
Eagle Rock
Keep an eye out for personal statements from candidates
here and at http://www.EagleRockCouncil.org very soon! ERNC Elections will
be held on Saturday Oct. 1 from 10am 4pm at the Yosemite Recreation
Center. Pre-registration is not required simply walk-up,
register and vote. All stakeholders 16 and older may vote, so mark your
calendars! Come and meet the candidates at the Eagle Rock Farmersı Market
Fri. Sept. 16 and Fri. Sept. 23 at 7pm, Caspar Avenue, south of Colorado Blvd.
(more on that below.)
2005 CERTIFIED ERNC CANDIDATES
(unless
noted, one seat is available per category)
BUSINESS DIRECTOR (2 will be
elected)
Hector Ponce
Leti Vandensteen
James Perry
CIVIC
DIRECTOR (2 will be elected)
Vince Waldron
Michael
Nogueira
SUB-DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR
Steve Moore
SUB-DISTRICT
FOUR DIRECTOR
Herb Larrimore
SUB-DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR
Marina
Rimer
Donna Tubbs
Steven Fiorillo
SUB-DISTRICT SEVEN
DIRECTOR
Suzanne Luke
SUB-DISTRICT EIGHT DIRECTOR
Vince
Antonino
Jim Rhyne (candidate has withdrawn)
PUBLIC SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Everett Sarabia
Marlene Schmidt
YOUTH DIRECTOR
Karl
Markis
Martin F. Tolosa
Chelsea Lynn Eckart
* No candidates were
certified for the following positions:
President, Treasurer, Education
Director, Sub-District Three Director, Sub-District Six
Director.
MEET THE ERNC CANDIDATES SEPTEMBER 16 AND SEPTEMBER
23 at the ER Farmers Market!
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood
Council will hold ³Meet the Candidates² forums on Fri. Sept. 16 and
Fri. Sept. 23 at 7pm at the Eagle Rock Farmersı Market
(Caspar Ave, south of Colorado). Brief speeches will be presented by
candidates and there will be time for a Q&A with the audience. Pick up
some fruits & veggies, grab a bite of dinner, and come meet the people who
are running for leadership positions in Eagle Rock!
Elections will
be held on Saturday Oct. 1 from 10-4 at Yosemite Recreation Center. More
info at http://www.EagleRockCouncil.org
7. ERNC CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
Following are personal
statements from candidates up for election for ERNC office on Oct. 1 (10am-4pm
at Yosemite Recreation Center). Donıt miss two great opportunities to meet
and hear from candidates in person starting this Friday 7pm on Fri.
Sept. 16 and 7pm on Fri. Sept. 23 at the Farmersı Market in Eagle
Rock (Caspar Ave. south of Colorado). Come and meet candidates and get to
know them before you vote!
More on ERNC elections at
http://www.EagleRockCouncil.org
Statements are in random order
per category, printed as submitted by candidates. Unless noted, one
candidate will be elected in each category.
BUSINESS DIRECTOR (2
will be elected)
Hector Ponce: I have been in Eagle rock for
35. I am in the business of Accounting, Taxes, Insurance. I like to help the
business community with information, about the fiscal laws that they shall
comply, to able them to function properly under the laws, like Social Security,
Worker Compensation, Payroll Regulations, Immigration regulations. Some of them
donıt comply because lack of information. The laws are made to protect
everybody, we have good laws, and we shall support our government, and see that
our Eagle Rock be consistent with the progress. I will try my best.
Leti Vandensteen: It would be an honor to be a laison between our
growing business community and our ERNC board. I've been a Realtor in this
community since 1990 and understand our economically diverse and growing
community. I could bring to the table a solid foundation in service,
trouble shooting, and marketing. I've consistently exceeded expectations
as top producer at Dilbeck Realtors, forever! Previously @ Harnberger
Realty, now known as Camilo's. While attending school, I owned &
operated a childrens clothing store on Fig & York named Litttle Rascals.
Graduate of Cal State LA with Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration. I'm looking forward in serving our community since I also live,
work,& am raising my daughter here.
James Perry: Why you
should VOTE for JAMES PERRY for Business Director: My objective in running for
the Business Director office is to promote more public awareness of all of the
businesses in the Eagle Rock area. I have over 35 years experience in local,
national and international advertising/public relations including the State of
Arizona and the City of Beverly Hills. (Hey, don't say you never heard of them!)
Let's put EAGLE ROCK on the map in a BIG way, too. Vote for JAMES PERRY and make
good things happen to your business. Endorsed by.....darned near everyone I know
in Eagle Rock.
CIVIC DIRECTOR (2 will be elected)
Vince
Waldron: As anyone whoıs ever attended one of Eagle Rockıs countless public
concerts, plays, talks, art exhibits, car shows or home tours is no doubt aware,
our community is home to a colorful array of civic organizations who, through
projects they initiate and events they sponsor, help define our neighborhoodıs
unique character. Eagle Rockıs diverse civic groups may have varied goals,
but they share a common purpose: for Eagle Rock to thrive as an attractive,
vibrant and historically important place in which to live, work and visit.
As Civic Director, it would be my honor to make sure Eagle Rockıs civic
organizations and the many dedicated community members who support them,
continue to have a vital say in the growth and development of our ever-evolving
community.
Michael Nogueira: No statement available.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
Everett Sarabia: I am
Everett Sarabia and have been an Eagle Rock(ER) resident for 46+ years. My
goal as Public Safety(PS) Director is to better coordinate the resources we have
in our community. Our organization established a Neighborhood Watch(NW) at
Toland Way Elementary School, it continues to grow and thrive, and crime is
down! I plan to use our success as a model for all of ER schools. We have
established a Gang Awareness Seminar at local schools. Det. Lopez shares
his experience dealing with gangs, giving our children hope and their parents
tools to better cope. PS meetings would be scheduled monthly before the NW
Captainıs meeting, this will give us opportunity to corporately bring our
concerns to SLO Galindo. Join our team call (323)
254-3512.
Marlene Schmidt: As your current ERNC Public Safety
Dir., Iım active in all facets of safety. Organized: Public Safety Forum, (Oxy
College), National Night Out, (ER City Hall), LAFDıs CERT Emergency & CPR
training classes for ER, emergency town hall meetings with LAPD (in response to
ERHS/Yosemite shootings). Secured surveillance cameras for Yosemite.
Acquired Neighborhood Watch signs for all 8 districts. Daily respond to
your calls/emails about community issues, request extra patrols, lights, ³smart
crosswalks² and more. Work closely with LAPD & LAFD, attend most CPAB,
community & city safety meetings, committees (Homeless/Safety) & attend
refresher CERT, Disaster & civilian Police Academy classes. I will
continue to fight for your safety in ER & LA. Longtime resident of ER,
Iım committed to ³safety first.² Call 323-257-3333.
YOUTH
DIRECTOR
Karl Markis: I will represent our communityıs Youth
interests and let the ERNC, City Hall and City Council know what our needs and
wants are. I will also communicate back to you their issues and important
news that may affect our living. I have been Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and
Indian Guide, was part of the schoolıs Tennis Team and want to study Engineering
in College. As a 16 yearsı old attending 11th Grade at Eagle Rock High
School I have the well being of our Youth in mind and will fulfill my role in
the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council.
Martin F. Tolosa: My name is
Martin F. Tolosa and I am running for the Youth Representative position. I
have lived in Eagle Rock since I was 10 years old, and have been residing here
for 12 years. I believe that I am qualified for this positions because for the
past three years of my college career, I have been working with the youth of
Eagle Rock High School through a UCLA based outreach project. The project
provides tutoring and peer advising for students while conducting social
investigations concerning their school and home environments to ensure students
are in atmospheres conducive for learning. Currently, I do not feel that
there is enough youth representation within spaces such as the neighborhood
council, which is something I plan to address.
Chelsea Lynn
Eckart: My name is Chelsea Eckart, Iım 19-years-old and have lived in Eagle
Rock for 17 years. I Graduated from Eagle Rock High School in 2004. I am
currently a student at PCC, and an employee at Vons. I belong to a non-profit
service organization, called The International Order of Rainbow for Girls, and
enjoy attending activities and meetings for my assembly in my spare time. Being
in IORG has taught me leadership skills and helped me become more responsible.
Last year I was appointed the Grand Representative to Indiana and Kentucky,
which is basically a good will ambassador. I served this position all of 2004
and got to travel to many places including Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana, and
Kentucky, as well as all over California.
SUB-DISTRICT ONE
DIRECTOR
Steve Moore: The preamble of the U.S. Constitution
begins, "We the people" not "We the politicians." While others criticize the
politicians in power, I would rather work to make a difference in my community.
My wife and I have owned a home in Sub-District One for 11 years,
and we have watched Eagle Rock grow over that period of time. Invigorated by the
positive direction of the community, I will commit my time and energy to
represent the concerns and opinions of my neighbors as we face new challenges. I
am known on the job for my talents as a consensus builder and "getting the job
done". I am currently a member of the Land Use and Planning committee, and have
a perfect attendance record.
SUB-DISTRICT FOUR
DIRECTOR
Herb Larrimore: My name is Herb Larrimore and I am
running for representative of Sub-District 4. I have lived in Eagle Rock for
over 35 years, and in the general area for almost 50 years. Eagle Rock has
gone from a quite little town to a thriving very active smart place to be.
Three years ago I was among members of what was than called
"Scarlett's Hill", to be included in ERNC, as our zip code was 90041. I
have been active from the beginning with various ERNC committees. Locally,
I have helped to bring together people for a Neighbor Watch group. I have had
several meeting at my home about general problems in the
area.
SUB-DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR
Marina Rimer:
Hello, my name is Marina Rimer and I have lived in Eagle Rock for 7 years.
During this time I have also worked here, the last 4 years as an agent
with Century 21 First. I've gotten to know many of my neighbors, and have
witnessed a dramatic change in the kinds of businesses locating here.
However, one thing that has struck me is a certain dismissive attitude
towards that part of Eagle Rock that isn't "NOCO". Aren't we all part of
this wonderful community? Don't we share many common concerns? Since
District 5 is one of the gateways into Eagle Rock, I feel it's important for us
to have a voice. I look forward to being a part of ERNC. Thank you
for voting.
Donna Tubbs: I have lived in Eagle Rock District 5
since July 1979. I have served this community through many organizations
including: PTA, Neighborhood Watch, Neighborhood Beautification, Delevan School
Gardens, and as a Room Mother. I am deeply concerned about and have worked
on cleaning up graffiti, getting the city to fill pot holes, animal control of
coyotes, spay and neutering of feral cats, student safety around Delevan
Elementary School and have worked with local agencies to get hazardous materials
removed from our neighborhood. I would like to see the Delevan Drive Science
Center rebuilt, more and safer cross walks, safe streets for emergency vehicle
access, cleaning and policing of dumping areas on Wawona next to the freeway and
a community park.
Steven Fiorillo: I am a candidate for director
sub-district five. I am a teacher at Delevan Drive Elementary School in
sub-district five. My school is located at the intersection of the 2
freeway and York Blvd where a freeway on-ramp passes directly in front of our
school entrance. Traffic is especially high during the morning and afternoon
hours when our students arrive and depart from school. The safety of our
students and staff members is at risk. On a number of occasions we have
had close calls when commuters rushing to get to work have nearly hit students
or staff members in front of our school. If elected to ERNC I hope to have more
influence with our city councilman to get something done for our
kids.
SUB-DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR
Suzanne Luke: My
husband and I purchased our house on Mt. Royal two years ago and have worked to
make it as beautiful as it once was. We love our street, our neighbors and
are excited to be part of the Eagle Rock community. Our son was so excited
to be here he was born unexpectedly at our home on our bed and delivered by my
unflappable husband! I am concerned about traffic, parking, neighborhood
beautification projects and tree planting. I would like to do my part to
contribute and help shepherd Eagle Rockıs growth so that its beauty is
maintained while businesses flourish. I want to make our neighborhood as safe
and lovely as it can be for all of us and for our
children.
SUB-DISTRICT EIGHT DIRECTOR
Vincent
Antonino: As a homeowner in Eagle rock since 1996, I am interested in
running for the neighborhood council and to have input into issues that impact
our community. Of immediate concern to me is the disturbing increase of
transients loitering in our neighborhood. There may be a correlation
between this and the increase in burglaries in our community. The safety
of our children, senior citizens, and property are at risk if we donıt pay
attention to who is roaming our streets and acknowledge the significant
difference between the homeless and transients inhabitants. There are also
significant health risks when our park is used as a public restroom. I hope to
alleviate some of these issues and maintain the quality of our
community.
Jim Rhyne: (withdrawn)
8. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! -- TERA'S ECLECTIC EAGLE ROCK HOME TOUR --
NOVEMBER 6
Be sure to attend TERA's Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour
on Sunday, November 6! This year we are featuring the Mt. Royal Drive
neighborhood north of Colorado. It's less than three months away and is
guaranteed to be great!
Volunteer to serve as a docent or fill another
volunteer position and get a free ticket to the tour as well as an invitation to
our famous and always fun after-party. Please contact the
following:
To serve as a docent: Kathleen Goldstein at
goldleroux@aol.com
To volunteer in another capacity: Teri
Aranguren at tacpa@pacbell.net
9. LETTERS AND E.MAILS
"Thanks for the very timely
emergency supplies list! Sincerely --"
-- Lucy Cole, Eagle Rock
resident and TERA member
"Dear Michael,
As you may know, it was I
who first proposed the creation of a standardized community name sign for the
neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles, and approved its design. The
first ones were installed at the borders of Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mount
Washington, Glassell Park, Cypress Park, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Atwater,
North Atwater, and Elysian Valley -- which were at that time the northeast
communities of the 14th District. Now they have become ubiquitous through
Los Angeles.
Anyway, I did so because I knew that the loyalty of
man is like the heat of the sun--it diminishes as it moves from its origin.
While it is possible to develop some level of pride (or disgust) in the
giant Los Angeles, it is not possible to generate a great deal of loyalty,
interest, or participation in such a huge entity.
I say this because at
the same time I organized community associations in Atwater, Elysian Valley, and
Glassell Park that continue in existence today. The Eagle Rock Community
Association, along with the Cypress Park Association, withered and died after a
few years of arteriosclerosis. At that time I held up the Los Feliz
Improvement Association as the example to each of them, and that association
cooperated actively in my efforts at community organization.
Well, that's
all history, and should be treated as such -- to learn from but not necessarily
follow. All of this leads up to this:
You and the other leaders of
TERA have every right to be proud of what has been done in its name in these
past few years. In fact, everyone who lives or has property or a business
in Eagle Rock have the same right to be proud. From my some 46 years of
observing organizations seeking to represent communities, I have never seen one
work for the good of its people so effectively as TERA.
If I could still
give out plaques and resolutions, TERA would certainly be the recipient of one
-- the biggest one that I could give. To you and all others who have made
this happen, from one multi-generational Eagle Rock resident: Many, many
thanks!"
-- Art Snyder, former Council member, CD 14, Eagle Rock
resident, and TERA member
"Dear Art:
Thank you
very much for the kind words. I think TERA's strength lies in its
membership, giving it a strong base upon which to build for the future.
TERA has been blessed to have a leadership corps which has evolved with
the membership. My way has been made easier by the hard work of Kathleen
Aberman, Tim Sanders, Joanne Turner, Hilary Norton Orozco, and Kathleen Long, as
well as the entire TERA Board. But always it has been TERA's linking back
to its base, the residents of Eagle Rock, that has made it ever stronger.
It has been my pleasure and good fortune to be the beneficiary of your
good counsel over the years. And I shall enjoy watching Eagle Rock
continue to grow ever stronger thanks to the members of the community in which
we live. Best,"
-- Michael Tharp, President, The Eagle Rock
Association (TERA)
10. QUOTE OF THE WEEK --VOLTAIRE
"Common sense is not
so common"
Got graffiti? Contact the City of LAıs Operation Clean Sweep Graffiti
Removal Hotline: 3 - 1 - 1.