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Sunday, April 19, 1987Part II 7 Hos Angeles Slimes ZENDIKS: Commune Has Mission Youth Killed, 4 Hurt in Crash jit -iw A 14-year-old San Ysidro boy was killed and four other teen-agers were injured late Friday when their pickup truck went out of control on California 94 near Jamul and hit a utility pole, authorities said. Sean Christopher Thompson was declared dead at the scene. He had been riding in the bed of the pickup and was thrown from the vehicle. The accident occurred at 9:41 p.m. in fog as the vehicle was traveling east on 94, east of Jamul, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Just past the intersection of Melody Road, authorities said, the pickup entered a curve at high speed, causing the driver, Jeff LIVER Continued from Page 1 The victim, who had requested anonymity, had five children and was in her mid -40s. She suffered from primary biliary cirrhosis, a liver disease that was ultimately expected to prove fatal. She received her first transplanted liver on March 9, but her body began rejecting the organ a week later. On April 5, she received PUBLIC Grewatz, 17, of Chula Vista, to lose control. The other three injured passengers were all riding in the vehicle's cab, the Highway Patrol said.

Grewatz was taken by Life Flight helicopter to UC San Diego Medical Center, where he was listed in serious condition Saturday. Also taken to UCSD by Life Flight was Ramona Griffin, 15, of Imperial Beach, who was listed in good condition Saturday. Marcy Griffin, 17, of Imperial Beach, and Karen Scheck, 18, of Santee, were taken by helicopter to Sharp Memorial Hospital. Scheck was listed as critical Saturday; Griffin was in stable condition. another transplanted liver.

Complicating matters, Smith said, was the fact that the second liver was a different blood type than the patient's original liver, a factor that necessarily increased risk. She had been receiving drugs designed to counter her body's rejection of the second liver. Meanwhile, a second liver transplant patient at UCSD remains in serious condition. The recipient, a 42-year-old North County man whose name has also been withheld, underwent surgery April 1. AUCTION BARE WALLS yd fnv AftrnhyM tttfammm- movement, and how many revolutionaries are out there?" Chen said.

"How many people are cultured enough to go for this? The majority of people are passive followers of the status quo." Too, the residents of this so-called survival station live under a set of rules and guidelines foreign to the mainstream. If a resident is interested in having sex with another person, for instance, he must announce his interest through a two-member "erosocial" committee, which will pass along the request and return with the answer to the interested party. And if a relationship has soured, the problem is aired before the same committee. The idea, said Arol and the others, is to save either party the pressure of agreeing to sex or the embarrassment of rejection because it is softened through the third-party intervention. If the two parties agree to have sex, they find their names coupled on the day's list of work chores and other activities.

Not all sexual relationships are handled through the committee; occasionally on Sunday nights, an "eroticollective" is held in the main house that features music, dance and whatever else it might lead to, Chen Zendik said. One of the purposes of the eroticollective is to break down the feelings of possessiveness among persons; anyone who shows up essentially announces, by his presence, that he is available that evening for sex. But before the evening is over, the outcome is announced to the erosocial committee for monitoring purposes. 'Constant Social Counseling' "There is constant social counseling here," said Arol. Such rules and guidelines are necessary, said Wulf Zendik, to promote truthful relationships, the cornerstone of their little society.

But the thrust of the commune is to save the world through its childrenalbeit just eight of them for now. The children are schooled daily in subjects ranging from math, history and reading to art, culture, dance, theater and horseback riding. The children talk of how "we're a big. happy family" and, indeed, every adult in the commune shares in the rearing of the children. To watch the children play, it is unclear who their real parents are.

"Here we can give the children decent air, clean water, organic food," Wulf Zendik said. "We can give them safety from kidnapers and rapists. We can teach them about friendship and how the life 'out there' is predicated on competition. Society teaches its children that you have to be competitive to score in the world." Can Zendik Co. really change the world by raising society's eco-conscience? That message, after all, isn't new.

This commune is populated, he said, by people more true to their convictions than, say, members of the Sierra Club, because the Zendiks are willing to live and practice their philosophy daily, to the extreme. "We're here to save the kids. This is not pie-in-the-sky. Life is happening here. They are being educated here," Wulf said.

"True, they're being educated as revolutionaries, because that's the only logical, intelligent response to the culture as it is. We would like to be a Utopia, but we can't until the whole world is a Utopia." By David L. Ray State Court Receiver ASSETS OF CROWN COACH INTERNATIONAL (Since 1904, construction and sale, school, municipal and luxury buses) Date: April 23, 1987 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: 13799 Monte Vista Avenue Chino, California One lot sale. Assets Include all tangible and intangible assets, including receivables, work In progress, used buses, equipment, machinery, inventory, etc.

Sale subject to Court confirmation Inspections: Information: April16, 1987, 10:00 a.m. (213) 879-8733 April 17, 1987, 10:00 a.m. Rachael April 22, 1987, 1:00 p.m. At time of auction, bidders to deposit $25,000. cashier's check or other cortified funds, payable to David L.

Ray. Receiver. V1NCE C0MPAGNONE Los Angeles Times the Zendik Survival Station. its natural laws." The group does this through a variety of hand-out, newsprint-quality publications for which it seeks donations of $1. One is titled "Ecolibrium," a collection of Wulf Zendik's "serminars" on "ecol-warrior politics for dismantling the death culture and mobilizing for a sane society." Another is "Zendika Warrior," a collection of essays, cartoons and commentary on issues ranging from communal relationships to "nucleacide." Chen Zendik, 32, is a UC San Diego graduate with a bachelor's degree in economics and a former congressional intern who joined the organization five years ago after a bounce-around career "out there." He said the Zendiks make about $1,000 a week in donations for their publications, which are hawked in alternative bookstores, on streets and outside rock concerts in San Diego and Los Angeles.

The publications are proof, he said, that the Zendiks are not turning their back on society, but trying to affect it. They simply live together in a commune because it's the only place where they can find truth and cooperation and environmental safety. Not everyone is cut out for communal living, Chen said; only a fraction of those who show interest in the place are accepted by the others. One reason that relatively few people join the ranks, he acknowledged, is that the Zendiks do not acknowledge a deity. A forgiving God, he said, is society's crutch, allowing man an excuse to perform less than his ultimate in trying to save the Earth because he knows that God will forgive him for being less than he should be.

The Zendiks have no place for anyone who might need God's forgiveness. Moreover, there are relatively few takers to the Zendik life style because "we are a revolutionary FINE ARTS 'Never Believe" by Agam AUCTION SALES Continued from Page 1 They salvage old cars and washing machines and tape decks, and cannibalize them for parts rather than buy new ones. They grow their own food and sew their own clothes. A well -stocked library is filled with second-hand books from practical first aid to esoteric philosophy, along with the requisite stack of National Geographies. Technology No Stranger They don't turn their back on modern progress; they consider technology their opposing thumb, and use computers and word processors to help publish their literature.

Here, everything is collective. The money, the chores, the name Zendik, the child-rearing, the fun, the sex, the mentality. Especially the mentality. That mentality goes something like this, according to a 10-year-old showing off her math prowess to a visitor: "The square root of 81 is 9. The square root of 49 is 7.

The square root of a square is the dumb culture he grew up in." At the Zendik Farm Arts Cooperative, the commune's official name, the rest of the world is seen as pathologically square and self-destructive, And if its current residents are beyond saving, there are the children. Ah, the children. The world will be saved through its children. "Our job is to save them. We need to teach them to be honest, to be simple," says the 67-year-old, long-haired bohemian patriarch of the Zendik village who calls himself Wulf Zendik, wears a worn, tie-dyed robe and collects his wild beard at the tip with a leather string.

Chief elder, philosopher, poet, musician, never-say-die beatnik and guru, this one-time jazz musician-turned-bookie discovered in 1969 that all the world, starting with him, was crazy and he'd better unplug himself from it before it was too late. He took with him his favorite woman, who dropped the first letter from her name and now calls herself Arol, and together they stole away to his parents' property near Perris, south of Riverside. Numbers Have Grown They established an asylum for artists, published an anti-war paperback through Doubleday, improved the property, sold it for a profit and hit the road. The members made up new and usually nonsensical first names like Zyde, Kan, Lore, Aunya and Keen, and adopted as their last name Zendik Sanskrit for "outlaw" or "heretic" and the name of the protagonist in Wulf's 900-page unpublished novel. They've moved around the country looking for an ecologically safe and sane place to call home.

They tried Florida, the Salton Sea, the Laguna Mountains, To-panga Canyon and even a house in Imperial Beach. Everywhere, they were driven out, either by pesticides or smog or sewage spilling out into the ocean. Finally, in February, 1986, Wulf and Arol put down $90,000 cash for this 75-acre spread within a cannon shot of the Mexican border, where there's almost always a healthy and usually smog-free breeze, lots of sunshine and clean well water. Remains Found; San Diego County sheriff's deputies Saturday arrested the husband of one of two Ramona women who have been missing for more than two years and said the man will be charged with two counts of murder. Authorities said the arrest of Russell Laverne Klein, 38, a handyman, appears to solve the baffling case of a suspected double slaying that has frustrated investigators in the semi-rural community- Meanwhile, 50 sheriff's deputies and volunteers searching for the women's bodies on the grounds of the suspect's home discovered human remains Saturday in a grave on the 13-acre site.

The unidentified remains were turned over to the San Diego County coroner's office, which was expected to examine them in detail today. m.j mi, iuiilh, The whole clan assembles at Their numbers since 1969 grew from 5 to 9 to 15 to 35 now, thanks to street recruiting and advertising in alternative newspapers. Of the eight children between the ages of 3lA months and 11 years, four were born at the commune, and four came here when their parents joined. The Zendiks' recruiting targets are men and women who tried to cooperate and be truthful "out there," in the real world, but were rejected for their principles and who needed to retreat to a place where they could be, well, unconditionally cooperative and truthful, said Wulf Zendik. 'Not a Hippie Hideaway' Some of the members enjoyed affluent life styles and reached the top of their social ladders, only to discover there wasn't much there to hang onto, he said.

Several of the women described themselves as having upper-class upbringings rich with amenities but short on relationships. Then there is 29-year-old Zan Zendik. As a legal secretary in San Diego, she found her work "tedious and meaningless" while growing frustrated because she was not spending much time with her 5-year-old son. Their future was sterile, she said. "I wanted him to grow up and believe in something, to have a family, and to have an organic lifestyle." She saw a Zendik advertisement and decided to join the ranks.

"This is not a hippie hideaway," she said. "And we're not trying to change laws and the Constitution to make things different. We need to change people and educate our young people about the Earth and Husband Held The two women Susan Klein, who would be 36, and Ann Milyard, who would be 37 have been missing from their Ramona home since neighbors reported their disappearance on Dec. 28, 1984, the Sheriff's Department said. The two apparently lived at the same Magnolia Road address where the remains were found Saturday, and where Russell Klein was arrested.

Although authorities have long suspected foul play, they said that evidence had been insufficient to charge anyone until a confidential informant provided additional information earlier this month. That unspecified information, sheriff's officials said, led to the execution Saturday of a search warrant. Klein was arrested without incident at his home. He was being held without bail at the San Diego County Jail on suspicion of murder. nut I II tfQCTIOM LOCATIONS OF SELLING TO THE AT SALE 1 APRIL 21, 10:30 A.M.

NORTHRIDGE STORE 19554 PLUMMER NORTHRIDGE PUBLIC 2 SALE 2 APRIL 24, 10:30 A.M. SANTA MARIA STORE 1954 S. BROADWAY, SANTA MARIA STORES CONTAIN: Carpet Racks and Cutters, Carts: Lumber, Nursery, Shopping; Check Out Stands and Counters; Fire Extinguishers; FIXTURES SHELVING: Service Aisles, Flats and Risers, Chrome Turnstiles and Gates; Gondolas, Double Single Sided, 84" 90" 1000's of linear Wide Span H-Frame, Multi-Function Cantilever, Single and Double; End Caps Pallet Racks. TOYOTA FORKLIFTS, Elec; Pallet Jacks, 5000 Wood Pallets, Hand Trucks, Hand Baskets, Glass Racks and Cutters, Ladders, Rolling 10 Step, Nail Bins. PAINT SHAKERS and TINTERS; PIPE MACHINES wStand and Dies; Platform Trucks.

SAWS, Radial, Panel Table; Scales, Signs, Pegs, Hooks, Dividers. OFFICE EQUIPMENT and SUPPLIES: Executive Desks, Ex. Chairs, Copiers, Calculators, File Cabinets, Microwave Ovens, Refrigerators, Color Televisions, Betamax, Fische Machine, Cabinets, Lockers, Tables, Sofas, Time Clocks, Matts, Restroom Supplies, Sensormatic Anti Theft Security Systems and Safes. All Selling Without Limit or Reservation. Terms of Payment: Cash or Certified Funds Only! Cash Deposit of 25 Required Auction Day No Exceptions Inspection: From 8 A.M.

to 10:30 A.M. Prior to Auction. All Items Must Be Removed From Stores Within 3 Working Days of Auction. For Additional Information, Contact: R. J.

DUTCHER AUCTIONEERS. INC. 6670 Amador Plaza 101, Dublin, CA 94568 Phone: (415) 833-8711 State Lie. 1312 mm mm an liy Order ol JAGCO, INC. MAJOR WOOD DOOR MFR.

INVENTORY TRUCKS 685 Kings Row, SAN JOSE THURS, APRIL 23 at 10am Inspocl: April 22, 9 to 5 Dny of Snlo rEMVniNG. NOfll ILIA) Oooi M.ichincs Radial Ami S.iws l.ibl.; Sawr, Strnighl Lino Rip Snw Rand Saws Pinners Shapors Jointer Lrg Qly Power Hand Tools Forklills Flalbods Inventory. We're there for you, every daji Co Angeles SUmes LIQUIDATION 3 MON. TUES. APRIL 20th 21 st MIRAMAR SHERATON HOTEL 101 Wilshire Blvd.

Santa Monica PREVIEW: 5:30 pm AUCTION: 7:30 pm FROM THE VAULTS OF MERCHANTS BANK (Non-payment of loan) MAJOR GALLERY BANKRUPTCY, IMPORTANT ESTATES PRIVATE COLLECTIONS. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the quantity quality of the Artworks in this sale the auction will be spread over TWO DAYS. Each sale will offer totally different Artworks. The Preview Auction times will be the same each eve (818) 891-1743 MASTERCARD VISA By Order of HUGHES MARKETS SANTEE DAIRIES 2716 San Fernando LOS ANGELES MAY 12 at 10am Inspect: May 1 1 9 to 5 Day of Sale (44)DIESEL TRACTORS: WHITE, FREIGHTLINER, FORD GMC, 2 3 axle, all COE, 1974-1983 (34) SS DAIRY TANKERS: 3500 Gal BEALL, HOWARD WESTMARK, 60's, 70's, 80's Some as now as 1984. (40)ABC, TIMPTE, COMET, AMERICAN, TRAILMOBILE UTILITY REEFERS wTHERMOKINGS.

Most late 70's-early 80's. Some non-reofers. Formerly of PER wVeW ISFOODS DRY CANNED PET FOOD PROCESSING PKG PLANT 4141 Fairbanks Ave KANSAS CITY, KS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 at 11am LPPFLTsd MayJp, 9to5 Earlier By Appointment CAU TOR DETAILS ILLUSTRATED BROCHURES PAUL M. LEWIS INC.

Auctioneers Appraisers i'C. i03 Telephone(4l5) 492-9620 inSO Norlhuule Drive. Suilc 455 San Rafael. Hlifornia 9490.1 ning. THIS SALE HAS IT ALL! From Bank Collateral (non-payment of loan).

Major Gallery Bankruptcy, Private Estates, and Collections over ONE MILLION dollars of Artworks that list from $500.00 to $100,000 and are expected to fetch just a fraction of their values. Almost all pieces are framed except for some multi-piece lots and complete suites. All Artworks have been inspected, and authenticity is fully guaranteed by the Gallery. There will be Paintings, Drawings, Ceramics, Sculpture by: AGAM (two Orig. Paintings, Polymorph Star of Agamographs Spacegraphs), RODO BOU-L ANGER (Painting on canvas, 40" CALDER (Gouache), FELIPE CASTANEDA (Marble Bronze Sculpture), CHEMIAKIN (Drawings), ERTE (Sculpture Gouache), SAM FRANCIS (1977 Monotype), PAUL JENKINS (Painting on canvas), WILFEDO LAM (Two crayon Drawings), ALDO LUONGO (Paintings), MATTA (Wa-tercolor), PETER MAX (Paintings Drawings), LEROY NEIMAN (Watercolors), L.

MERMAN (Paintings Watercolors), P. NOYER (Painting), MAX PAPART (Gouache), PICASSO (Ceramic Plates), ZUNIGA (Pastel Drawing), much more. There will also be signed numbered Orig. Etchings Lithographs by: AGAM, ALECHINSKY, ALVAR, APPEL, AZOULAY, BELLMER, BOMBERGER, BOULANGER, BRAGG, BRAQUE, CALDER, CHAGALL, CHERET, CHEMIAKIN, COIGNARD, COR-NEILLE, DELAUNAY, DIEBENKORN, DINE, DOTY, MAX ERNST, F1NI, SAM FRANCIS, FRIEDLAENDER, HOCKNEY, HUNDERTWASSER, ICART, E. KELLY, LICHTEN-STEIN, LINDNER, LUONGO.

MARINO, MASSON, MATTA, MIRO, MOTHERWELL, MOULY, NEIMAN, NOYER, OLDENBURG, PICASSO, RAUSCHENBERG, RENOIR, ROCKWELL, ROSENQUIST, ROTHE, NIKI DE SAINT, SIQUIEROS, TAMAYO, TOBEY, TOBIASSE, WARHOL, WESSELMAN, ZUNIGA many others. WE AM NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FOR FUTURE AUCTIONS CHAMBERLIN GALLERIES 1034 The Wenzel Greylock tent on page 6D of today's Target sale section is incorrectly described as having a shock-corded aluminum frame. The correct description should read tubular aluminum frame. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. AUCTION SATURDAY APRIL 25th 1:00 PM SALE SITE: 14682 WASHINGTON AVE.

SAN LEANDR0, CALIFORNIA MONDAY APRIL 27TH 1:00 PM SALE SITE; 13398 HIGHWAY 2 15 MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA TERMS: CASH CASHIER'S CHECK Pizza Hut is selling assets equipment formerly used in company operations of Straw Hat Restaurant, Inc. The following listed assets have been marshalled to these locations for convenience of sale. OVENS ARTWORK SINEAGE CHAIRS SALAD BARS FOR INFORMATION CALL: (316 836-4141 SALES BY: BUD PALMER AUCTION 101 W. 29th N. WICHITA.

KANSAS, 67204 TARGET For information, call CASH PERSONAL CHECK.

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