mailbag - Aug. 9, 2001

As far as I’m concerned there is no Seacliff Village -- it died as did

the Golden Bear nightclub. These architectural dreams, which were

precious, unusual and humble (little or no franchise business), were

given the big business boot.

I miss Seacliff Village so much. Strolling around the walkways,

stopping at a bench near a water pond looking at the murals; the

wonderful blend of church, gift shop, chiropractor, bookstore and

restaurant. The murals at City Hall are out of place because the

wholeness of the theme is gone.

The present mall is a dime-a-dozen in the southwest. Seacliff Village

could’ve been revamped and given new life just as the City Gym and Pool’s

distinct beauty has been preserved.

If I received $1 million worth of cash coupons I still will never set

foot on the ugly sellout. Don’t get me started on the Golden Bear.

Sue Dominguez

Huntington Beach

Seniors deserve better treatment

This letter to the mayor and City Council is in response to an article

I read regarding the raising of rates for senior citizen yearly beach

passes (“Parking passes get a little extra credit,” July 19). The pass,

as you may recall, is $25 an it is going to be raised to $50.

I think that this is such an injustice to even charge seniors.

Certainly, as you know, many seniors struggle to live on Social Security

and they pay taxes, as well. At this time in their lives, don’t you think

that they deserve some amenities? Many seniors are working past

retirement just to be able to survive.

For others, it was reported that there will be a decrease from $100 to

$75 in the year 2002. Honestly, the seniors living in Huntington Beach

need support. They are the ones who faithfully go to the polls and vote

for you. How can you justify this cruel treatment of senior citizens? In

other countries, and even other states, this would never occur. They have

great respect for seniors and we are not taken advantage of.

Elaine Janick

Huntington Beach