anaheim-gazette 1963-11-07

Officials United on the Anaheim Version Stresses By TODD PHIPERS Actions taken by cities in the area have varied, but planners are agreed: comprehensive general plans are of great benefit to municipalities and are a definite key to future growth. George Kovatch, city planner for Orange, feels that most of the controversy on general plans arises from a misconception of their purpose. They are, as the name implies, general. Kovatch emphasizes, "General plans are not precise zoning plans, as most people think of them," he stated. "It is a necessary thing," Kovatch says in defense of the plan, "but we mustn't lose sight of the fact that it is general. A general plan is organic. It must meet the changing concepts in the city." A general plan must reflect the basic wishes of the citizens and the government of a city, says Darrell Harmon, senior planner in Buena Park. That city's general plan, adopted only recently, calls for a fairly balanced community with a slight emphasis on tourism. The reasons for such thinking are obvious. Buena Park, with Knott's Berry Farm and the Hollywood Wax Museum, has a running start on tourist attractions. Such drawing cards are bound to draw other similar establishments into the city, along with accommodating motels and restrauntants. But the city is in excellent position for commerce and industry because of its proximity to freeways and major highways, and because of its ideal location between the Los Angeles-Long Beach and the Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove designated statistical areas. Although the Buena Park general plan is relatively new, changes are already being made, according to Harmon. The city, although following the plan to a great degree, is now in the process of revamping the proposed land use element. Land originally designated for industrial use has been used for multiple dwellings and so the city is seeking other industrial parcels to regain the balance. This constant review process, Harmon feels key in the general plan. "It is up to the planners and the planning committee to make the plan a success mon stated." We must awareness to the foreteller. Anaheim and Gardner have taken approaches different to Orange and quite as far advanced as Park in the master process. That is, they have not yet reached the council adoption stage. Garden Grove has all of the elements in the eral plan, although thentment as a whole is not adopted. Anaheim City Councildered the city attorney pare the resolutions for tion, making the general but official. Alan Shofler planner in charge of a planning, feels that pro-taken on general plan vary to fit each com- needs. "The important factor whether or not the plan..." GETTING MARRIED? Find your new apartment in the "Apartments for Rent" columns. ANAHEIM TRUCK & TRANSFER CO. 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Alan Shoff, senior planner in charge of advanced planning, feels that procedures taken on general plans must vary to fit each community's needs. "The important factor is not whether or not the plan is adopt-ed," Shoff says, "but how it is used." A general plan which is formally approved but not used is of far less value than one which is tacitly approved but is followed, Shoff states. The general plan is a policy document, he continued, and Anaheim feels that council approval adds some clarity to the city's official stand. He quickly adds, however, that the procedure followed should be dependent on each city's wishes. The Anaheim general plan is a direct reflection of the wishes of the city council, according to Shoff. The job of the planning staff is to study and evaluate the alternative consequences in any deviation to this guide. The function of the planner takes on added importance in areas like Orange County with a rapidly-changing economy. The objectives of the Anaheim plan are three-fold. It urges encouragement and maintenance of the city as: 1. A low-density living area. 2. A regional industrial and employment center. 3. An international tourist and recreation area. Kovatch sums up the feeling of planners toward comprehensive general planning. "The plan'is an instrument for doing certain things," he stated. "It serves as a focal point in all discussions and helps the city council and the planning commission perceive what can happen whether it is closely followed or not. The key would seem to be, as Kovatch stated, to keep the definition of the general plan clearly in mind. It is a carefully conceived projection into the future on a general level. It is an attempt to give organized direction toward achieving a pattern of growth desirable to the city. Deviations are not automatically bad nor is adherence to the plan automatically good. The important factor in master planning is to be prepared to meet the changes arising in a city's growth. If, as Kovatch says, the plan is not organic, it is of little worth. Test to Compare Habits, Cancer 0 group leaders and research salts indicate the study will ac- will help ACS in its public education conduct the fourth annual field symposium at Sekeris, and the individual Test to Compare Habits, Cancer Standards are Slipping Says High School Writer Love-struck couples, walking to classes at Magnolia High School, "just can't bear the thought that they won't be seeing each other for 45 minutes . . ." That "awful moment" when the bell rings and they go their separate ways for less than an hour is hard for them to bear, in the opinion of the schools newspaper, the Lamplighter. An editorial attributed by school authorities to Jennifer Johnson, protests the actions of what is "taking place right before your eyes. Says the editorial: "...they walk with their arms entwined around each others waists, and the girls head resting on the boys shoulder . . . "Lo-n-g Separation" "They look at each other as if they won't be seeing each other for five months, instead of forty-five minutes. And during the lunch hour these couples walk, sit and eat soooo very close together that you begin to wonder whether the purpose of the lunch hour is eating or for reacquaintinguing themselves with each other after that lo-n-g separation. In a final paragraph the editorial writer says: "This is definitely not the proper behavior for students on campus (what she prescribes for off-campus hours was not stated). The standards for student behavior are set, but we've let them slip. Let's bring them back to where they belong." To Explain Prog Next step in the m campaign will be to contact between the boy's program director Sekeris, and the individual and their fathers. Attention program, a m the "Longhouse," or an executive board is present plain and answer any about the program. At a recent oriental gram held at Salk So Peachman ("secretary") for the L was present to explain cedure. A 40-minute m shown to fathers and pieting the initial pr belonging to the Indian Title of the movie was of the Braves". Motto Afterward, Peachman plained the Guides move Forever" and answered questions about the Registration cards made available for fathers to complete. Within the week, o are interested in the will be notified to meet form tribes, select a o set the night and time meetings. Plan Induction The following week has its first meeting from the Y present to o home with a repro any problems that m Approximately one month the initial meeting, th and sons are installed orful ceremony with o ticipant receiving ar headband. Nations' Bounda Elected members of house are Steve Schraden John Lauria, Assistan discover how much you r. There’s a small fortune ne. 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Secretary & Mgr. 629 S.State (Placentia St. of East Anah Other offices in Alhambra, Costa Mesa and West Cov UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Construction Process Begins On $20 Million Irvine Campus Bulldozers, caterpillars and tractors are beginning the transition of the rolling hills near Corona del Mar in Orange County from grazing land to a university campus destined to reach an enrollment of 27,500. Construction is scheduled to start before the end of this year on the first group of buildings for the University of California, Irvine, on a 1000-acre site three miles inland from the ocean. The land, donated by The Irvine Company, is being developed as a general campus of the University of California. The initial phase embraces a $20 million program for site preparation, buildings and furnishings to be ready by September, 1965, for 1,000 “charter” students and a faculty of 105, under the leadership of Chanellor Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Construction bids will be opened October 29 for the library, social sciences-humanities unit, natural sciences-engineering unit, and cafeteria. Other buildings in the first increment on which bids will be invited early next year are the multi-purpose center, corporation-yard unit, central plant and residence halls. Y INDIAN GUIDES SEEK NEW MEMBERS An estimated 200 boys and their fathers are expected to enroll in the YMCA-sponsored Indian Guide program, which began its annual membership drive this month. Boys in the first, second, and third grades of the west Anaheim have already brought home announcements of the organization of new “tribes” in in their area, to join the already existing tribes of East and West Anaheim, which are divided into four “Nations”, as yet unnamed. Theme for this year’s program is “Divide to Conquor”. To Explain Program Next step in the recruitment campaign will be the actual contact between the YMCA’s boy’s program director, Frank Sekeris, and the individual boys Joe Peachman Talleykeeper. Nation No. 1 extends from Magnolia to the western outskirts of Anaheim and includes the following schools: Marshall, Schweitzer, Maxwell, Pyle, Hanson, Cerritos, Holder, Savanna and Reed. Chief of Nation No. 1 is John Krylo, with the other officers being, L. J. Swift, assistant Chief; Dick McAlister, tallykeeper; John Brennan, Wampum Bearer, Don Ball, Medicine Man. Nation No. 2 Nation No. 2 from Loara to Magnolia Sts., include Barton, Madison, Key, Disney, Salk, Gauer, Low, Marshall, and Walker Schools. Their Chief is Howard Christensen; assistant Chief, Leonard Mulak; tallykeeper, Bill Brake; wampum bearer, Bob The major buildings of reinforced concrete, will be consistent in design with emphasis on sun control, platformed structures, textured surfaces, and a minimum of grading to preserve the character of the site. Grading is being done by C. H. Wicks of San Pedro, who submitted the low bid of $269,-689. The library will be five floors with space for 375,000 volumes and eventually will be doubled in size. The social sciences-humanities unit will consist of a five-story and a three-story building for classrooms and offices. The natural sciences-engineering unit will consist of a five-story classroom and lab室. To Explain Program Next step in the recruitment campaign will be the actual contact between the YMCA's boy's program director, Frank Sekeris, and the individual boys and their fathers. At an orientation program, a member of the "Longhouse", or adult executive board is present to explain and answer any questions about the program. At a recent orientation program held at Salk School, Joe Peachman "Tallykeeper" (secretary) for the Longhouse was present to explain the procedure. A 40-minute movie was shown to fathers and sons, depicting the initial process of belonging to the Indian Guides. Title of the movie was "Home of the Braves". Motto Afterward, Peachman explained the Guides motto "Pals Forever" and answered all questions about the program. Registration cards were made available for interested fathers to complete. Within the week, dads who are interested in the program will be notified to attend a meeting at the Y building to form tribes, select a chief, and set the night and time of their meetings. Plan Induction The following week the tribe has its first meeting in the from the Y present to help with home with a representative any problems that may arise. Approximately one month after the initial meeting, the fathers and sons are installed in a colorful ceremony with each participant receiving an Indian headband. Nations' Boundaries Elected members of the Longhouse are Steve Schrader, Chief; John Lauria, Assistant Chief; Country Club, 9-Hole Villa Park Course Due Villa Park is slated for its own Country Club. Now in the planning stage is a nine hole golf course, riding ring and bridle trails, tennis and badminton courts, swimming pool and clubhouse. The club will be set up as non-profit organization with membership limited to property owners in Villa Park. Jack Byerly was elected president of the organization at a meeting last night at the home Elected members of the Long-house are Steve Schrader, Chief; John Lauria, Assistant Chief; Villa Park is slated for its own Country Club. Now in the planning stage is a nine hole golf course, riding ring and bridle trails, tennis and badminton courts, swimming pool and clubhouse. The club will be set up as a non-profit organization with membership limited to property owners in Villa Park. Jack Byerly was elected president of the organization at a meeting last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nate Andrews, 9222 Loma Dr. Elected also was Ben Gumpertz, treasurer. Mrs. Lori Gumpertz was appointed secretary, and Mrs. Nate Andrews membership chairman. Mrs. Mary Rigney will be in charge of planning and Mrs. Joyce Byerly will direct publicity. On the Board of Directors are Byerly, Gumpertz, Andrews, Dick Rigney, Ray Leeth, Al Porter and Bob Pindt. James C. Whetmore has been appointed as council for the group. It was announced that the organization will have a picnic Nov. 10 on the property site of the club. All Villa Park property owners are invited to attend. Six To Attend Medical Meet Dr. Rosalyn Binning, Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Lottman, Dr. and Mrs. Jack E. Mossler, and Dr. A. G. Pigneri, all of Anaheim, will attend the 59th annual Convention of the Forty First Medical Society to be held in Palm Springs Friday through Monday. It will be concurrent with the 24th annual convention of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Forty First Medical Society.