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
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