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Sponsored by the ROCKRIDGE COMMUNITY PLANNING COUNCIL, 6225 Ross Street, Oakland California

Vol. 2 No. 3 Issue No. 15 June 13, 1987

* Circulation: 4,500 Residences; 200 Businesses

Rockridge Update
__+ Street Sweeping

- Street Sweeping Changes Proposed

Strong Neighborhood reaction to street sweeping sign posts
placed on some Rockridge streets has moved the Department
of Public Works to design a modified program for the
Neighborhood, according to Mr. Al Lenzini, Deputy Director
of Public Works.

Speaking at the May RCPC General Meeting, Mr. Lenzini
said the proposal — which will be submitted for City Council
review in early July — will let Neighbors decide whether or
not they want their streets swept by City machines. No additional
signs will be placed in the Rockridge area until the Council
acts on the proposal.

If the Council approves the proposal, notices will be sent
to residents 14 days in advance of sign post placement. Blocks
can be excluded from the program if 80 per cent or more of
their residents petition for the exclusion. Street sweeping fees
will still be collected, and the City will reserve the right to
post signs and sweep the street if Neighbors fail to keep it clean.

Call Mr. Lenzini at 273-3846 or RCPC Board Member Brooke
Levin at 653-7522 (eves.) for more information.

More Rockridge Updates Inside!

Dates Calendar Events Calendar Dates

‘Monday Junel5 7:15 pm
Public Heaing: North Berkeley Senior Center,
Hearst and Martin Luther King, Jr., Way, Berkeley
City of Berkeley Public Hearing conceming the Clock
Building planned for College and Alcatraz Avenues.
‘Tuesday JunelS5 2-Spm
City Budget Hearings
Redevelopment, Social Services and others.
+ Wednesday June 17 7:30 pm
RCPC General Meeting
College Avenue Presbyterian Church
RASP, Planning Commission
Thursday June18 2-5 pm
City Budget Hearings: City Council Chambers
Park & Recreation, Museum, LIBRARY
*Tuesday June23 3-5 pm, and
*Thursday June25 2-5 pm
City Budget Deliberations
*Tuesday June30 7:30pm
City Council: Budget Adopted!

Dreyer’s Says:
“Close To Filing
Amended Plans”

Two years ago, ago, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Corporation
unleashed a Neighborhood firestorm of protest when they
announced plans to develop a corporate administrative/
manufacturing complex on property the company owns on
College Avenue, Chabot Road, and Claremont Avenue.

Today, the Corporation is close to completing an
Environmental Impact Report, filing amended plans with the
City and proceeding with construction. According to Mr. Rick
Graffis, Financial Administrative Assistant, the company’s
scenario is to begin demolition and construction in about six
months and finish a year or so later.

Initially, the project called for an office building that would
replace the current “ice cream factory” building with a three story
structure built from next to the Presbyterian Church south down
College to extend down Chabot Road to occupy the first three
residential properties. A four story (one story underground)
garage was planned for Claremont Avenue, replacing a converted
four—plex and the brick building next to it.

Many Neighbors were concerned the scope of the proposed
project would negatively alter the look and feel of the College
Avenue/Rockridge area.

RCPC met over a period of several months with Dreyer’s
officers and planners to discuss the Neighborhood’s needs and
look for points of agreement.

Dreyer’s conceded the Chabot corner to retail use, said they
would leave the western—most Chabot Road house standing as
office space for the planned Research and Development facility,
and would make design modifications in the large office
building, but felt no other accomodations were possible.

According to Mr. Graffis, plans still call for a maximum of
150 administrative staff total and 35 production workers per
shift. Between their Lafayette and Oakland offices, the
Corporation now has 95 administrative workers. Growth over
the next five years will bring the administrative total to 150, the
maximum occupancy the building is designed for, he said. The
garage has been redesigned as a surface parking lot.

Dreyer’s says they need this project to consolidate their
administrative, Research and Development and production
functions in one location. Many Neighbors feel such a use is
more appropriate in areas of Oakland designed for it.

Future issues of The Rockridge News will continue to report
on-going development plans and changes. Soon, a closer look
at the corporation once described as “the home-town boy who
grew up and put on a necktie”.

Page 2

The Rockridge News

June 13, 1987

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR 63 YEARS:

a brief history of the Rockridge Library; Part II

by Andrea Gabriel

Part I of this history of the Rockridge Library appeared in the
May issue of The Rockridge News. At the close of that
installment, a fire had brought “improvements” to the existing
library.

We learn now about people’s reading habits in the 1940’s and
how the expansion of the Rockridge branch library finally came
about. —Ed.

A look at some of the monthly reports submitted by Rockridge
branch librarian Emma Davies to Lucie Nye, Chief Librarian for
Branches, reveals the way community businesses and world
events shaped people’s reading habits in the 1940’s:

May, 1945: We have had a display of book jackets of books
dealing with Russia. Needless to say the books are always
out. Much more interest is shown to them than in books
dealing with post-war plans.

July, 1945: The Raoul Pause School of Dance is right across the
way on Shafter Avenue. The pupils are all interested in
anything relating to dance.

August, 1945: ...the increasing circulation is also due largely
to a general increase in leisure time. Many women seem
to have resumed housewifery as an occupation.

three remaining branches still on rental property.

K.G. Ouye, Administrative Librarian for all branches of the
Oakland Public Library, says she looked at about 15 sites for
possible relocation of the Rockridge branch. With the advent of
relocating, library services can be enhanced: more reading space,
a separate children’s room, library furniture, and facilities
designed for patron use.

“The community has been very helpful in this,” says Ms. Ouye.
“Very often things aren’t listed, and people will hear of buildings
or properties and tell (Rockridge branch librarian) Donald
Hausler.”

It’s the same sort of involvement sought years before by
Charles Green in a letter to the College Avenue Commercial Club
in 1924:

It will be highly desirable for your Club to interest itselfin
persuading the property holders of your district to make
offers for quarters for the Rockridge Branch, either in
buildings already existing or to be built.

(Material for this article was researched from the historical files at the

Oakland History Room, Oakland Public Library. Thanks to K.G. Ouye
for additional investigation. )

September, 1945: Some of the boys in the Service, not
yet discharged, come in to see us and tell us
interesting bits of their own experience abroad.

In the middle and late 1940’s, there were again
rumblings about obtaining a larger building. Head
Librarian Dr. Peter Conmy recommended and
requested (from Oakland’s City Manager) a site east of
College between Chabot Road and Birch Court. Funds
were proposed through bond issucs which were never
passed. Circulation was increasing as Rockridge
experienced residential and commercial growth in the
1950’s and 1960’s.

When Fire Engine #19 relocated to a new building
on Miles Avenue in 1962, there was a grassroots

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movementto relocate the library in the vacated building
on College Avenue at Birch Court. The Claremont
Press helped publicize the issue by running several
articles and printing acopy of the petition by a“‘citizen’s
group which desires to have the present crowded
Rockridge Library moved to the vacant city-owned
firchouse...”

It wasn’t enough to sway City Council, so the
library remained where it was, while freeways, BART,
Lucky’s and other commercial businesses encroached
upon its space. The library, pushed to capacity years
before, had been squeezed even tighter. The influx of
population had only increased the demand for services.

* * *
Over the years, other branch libraries have become
located on city-owned properties. Rockridge is one of

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photo by Don Kinkead
June 13, 1987

The Rockridge News

Page 3

_ Budget Time Comes To
Rockridge And Oakland

It’s budget planning time in Oakland: the long knives are out!

City Manager Henry Gardner has asked Oakland City staff to
reduce their budgets for the coming fiscal year by 7%.
Recommended appropriations total $170,200,000.

If the proposed budget is approved, Rockridge and the rest of
the City will experience major reductions in the areas of general
government, police, fire, public maintenance, library , museum,
inspection and other programs and services.

Of particular interest to Rockridge residents, looking ahead to
the Specific Plan process, is the proposed budget for the Planning
Department of $1,063,975, a 4% decrease from its ’86-87
allotment of $1,110,471. The proposed budget would delete two
full-time equivalent staff positions (current staff: 23 FTE
positions) which would degrade the current public notification
program.

However, $123,234 may be restored to the Planning Budget
if City Council authorizes increases in the fees charged for
development project applications. The amount to be restored
would cover the cost of not only maintaining , but also expanding
the current notification process. (See related article, “Public
Notifications,” page 6. )

During the current fiscal year ’86-’87, the Planning
Department expects to process more that 400 use permit
applications and 100 design review applications. During the same
period, the staff will investigate over 600 permit violations. The
same level of activity is expected during FY 1987-1988.

The proposed 1987-88 City Budget also calls for the
“replacement of the Rockridge Library”. According to the City,
“the project could involve leasing or purchasing a new building
in the Rockridge area”. This project is proposed for partial
funding in the first and second year of the 1987-1992 Capital
Improvement Program in the amount of $200,000. for FY 87-88
and $200,000 for FY 88-89. Additional funds to complete the
project have not been identified.

Hydrant Problems Dog
Rockridge Firefighters

Firefighters battling a recent blaze at a house just off Ocean
View Avenue were hampered by inadequate water supplies from
a nearby hydrant, according to Neighbors and a Fire Department
official.

Assistant Chief Don Matthews, Water Supply Officer for the
Oakland Fire Department, explained that parts of the Rockridge
area have the weakest water supply in the City and said that the
Ocean View—Manchester—Margarido section is “the weakest spot
in a weak area”.

The root of the problem, according to the Chief, is the old and
small mains supplying water to the hydrants. He said the quantity
of water and the hydrostatic pressure available at the hydrants are
the critical factors in getting enough water on the flames. The
smaller mains can’t provide all the water necessary at fire fighting
pressures.

The Fire Department knows how much water each hydrant can
provide and marks them accordingly: the tops of hydrants
providing less than 500 gallons per minute (gpm) (very low) are
painted red, those providing 500-1000 gpm (low-acceptable) are
painted orange, and those providing more than 1000 gpm
(preferred) are painted green. The hydrostatic pressure — the force
pushing the water into the hoses — at the hydrant connections is
high at many hydrants but drops rapidly when the hoses are turned
on, the Chief said.

Fire fighters can connect supplemental hoses for large fires or
fires that may spread, but the time needed to run additional hoses
and to maneuver pumper trucks on narrow streets cuts into critical
fire fighting time.

Chief Matthews’ office is responsible for testing and
maintaining the hydrants and approving proposed water main
changes, but the hydrant supply system is owned and maintained
by the East Bay Municipal Utility District. EBMUD routinely
sends maintenance crews to fire scenes to open water gates and
valves to aid water flow to hydrants.

Once Upon A Time...

Fanciful Visions Of Rockridge by Rose Nisker (r.) and
Annie Robb (1.), 4th Grade, Mrs. Quoyg, Chabot School.

Mr. Ron Copas, Supervisor in the EBMUD
Water System Inspection Department, explained
that the utility company receives reports of all fires
from the Fire Department and reviews them for
reported water pressure and water flow problems.
When a problem is noted, Mr. Copas’ department

forwards recommendations for testing and necessary
repairs.

Tests of two Ocean View hydrants showed they
were “not up to sufficient”, according to Mr. Copas,
and he sent a formal request asking the engineering
department to check hydrants on nearby streets,
determine the source of the problem and design
corrections.

EBMUD Sr. Civil Engineer Leo O’Brien said his
department is now working to isolate the problem but
it is too soon to tell what repairs, if any, will be
necessary. There should be some word in a month
or so, he said. Any repairs or replacements of piping
are made to meet current size and water flow
standards.

The EBMUD business office phone number is
835-3000.
The Rockridge News

June 13, 1987

Data Focus Plays Catchup

Data Focus is a young, expanding company selling computer
supplies by telephone to clients all over the United States. In
February 1986, the Data Focus Corporation expanded its existing
office from the second floor to include the ground floor of the
building at 5332 College Avenue, the space formerly occupied by
an auto stereo store. This use conflicts with the intent of College
Avenue’s C-31 zoning.

The C-31 Special Retail Commercial Zone for College
Avenue was created especially to promote retail activity on the
ground floor. Office use at street level requires a public hearing so
the Planning Commission may consider whether or not to grant a
Major Conditional Use Permit.

Normally this permit is applied for and obtained prior to such
a major office expansion. Apparently no one in the company
checked the zoning before the move and the company is now
technically in violation of the zoning.

Data Focus has applied for a Major Conditional Use Permit to
continue to use the ground floor space as sales offices.

Ina hearing before the Planning Commission on May 27, the
Boards of RCPC and the College Avenue Merchants Association
(CAMA) strongly opposed granting the use permit because of the
zoning conflict. Additionally, the availability of ground floor
retail space along College Avenue is limited, causing an increase
in rents, while the vacancy rate of upper floor offices continues to
climb.

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Television’s uncanny ability to weave catchy phrases into our
daily speech is already legendary. Not even headlines in print
media can escape the pressure. Or the temptation.

With any luck, we can use this verbal flotsam to turn a phrase
or make a point...

Tucked away in your issue of The Rockridge News is an
envelope preaddressed to the Treasurer of the Rockridge
Community Planning Council. Below, within easy reach, is a
blank coupon that, when completed and returned with a check in
the amount of your choice, entitles you to all the benefits and
privileges of a paid-up membership in the RCPC.

By themselves, the envelope and coupon are meaningless. Put
them together with your contribution and we will have some
powerful magic to work with!

And we must work. Many important issues face the
Neighborhood and we must be sure our point of view, our voice,
is heard.

One voice we have is regular General Meetings at the College
Avenue Presbyterian Church. Donated RCPC funds pay the
Church for use of the space.

Another voice is The Rockridge News. This monthly forum
announces meetings, City actions that affect the Neighborhood,
and proposed developments that can enhance or damage this vital
area of Oakland. Donated RCPC funds pay the printing costs.

The support work for these activities is provided by volunteers
but nothing can be done without donations. This is where the
envelope comes in. Take a moment now to fill out the coupon,
fill out your check, and fill up the envelope.

Many donations have already been received and more are
needed. If each of the 4,500 households in the Rockridge area
sent in just $10...

If the envelope is missing and you must addess a blank one,
please note the address printed on the coupon.

Thanks for your help and support.

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Page 5

City Pays Attention To College Avenue Trash

College Avenue’s public trash receptacles have been filled to
overflowing with increasing frequency lately. At the request of
RCPC, the Public Works Department has agreed to have the
Oakland Scavenger Company increase its service schedule for the
public cans from twice to three times a week effective July 1.

RCPC thanks Mr. Al Lenzini, Deputy Director of Public
Works, and Mr. Alvin Bashful, Senior Public Works Supervisor,
for their timely response to the needs of the Rockridge District.

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Help us celebrate the opening of our new Italian
restaurant on College Avenue.

Ti Bacio Ristorante is open every evening from
4 p.m. to 12 p.m., serving dinner until 10 p.m.

We serve authentic Italian cuisine with a touch of
the Old World Style. Many of our patrons also
relax with a glass of wine and enjoy late night
specialties at our charming antique wine bar.

Bring in this announcement and join us for a
complimentary cappuccino or enjoy our early
bird pasta selections for $ 2 off our regular price
(4 to 6 p.m.).

We plan to open soon for lunch, brunch and
breakfast. Watch for our announcements.

Benvenuti a tutti.

Planning Commission
Approves FITLAB Permit

In a three to two vote, the Planning Commission approved a
Major Conditional Use Permit for a fitness training facility to be
located on the second floor of the Rockridge Court building at
5330 College Avenue. .

Proponents of FITLAB, described as a “‘...30 minute total
body exercise program...” were required by C-31 zoning
regulations to obtain a Major Conditional Use Permit because the
business use is a Group Assembly Activity by zoning definitions.

Initial controversy arose last April over interpretation of the
parking requirements. Group Assembly calls for more parking
spaces than the number usually required. City Planning
Department Staff ruled that the laws regarding the additional
parking did not apply. In response to pressure from RCPC, the
City Attorney’s office released an opinion overruling the staff and
calling for the increased parking. For FITLAB, this meant
providing seven additional spaces.

Mr. Warren Wincom, Rockridge Court owner, developed a
plan to build a five space, off-site parking area entered from
Bryant Street.

Because of the potential impact on Bryant Street residents,
RCPC requested that Mr. Wincorn present his proposal to
residents of the immediate area. Neighbors feared the impact of
the additional traffic and the potential noise, litter and loitering
would be too much.and carried their protest to the Planning
Commission hearing. Ms. Sylvia DeTrinidad and Mr. John
Cirimele presented a petition signed by 30 residents opposed to
the parking plan. RCPC joined the Neighbors and urged denial
of the permit based on its standing opposition to parking lots that
are accessed via residential streets.

Upper Telegraph Avenue Group To Meet

Zoning development progress, the building moratorium, and
the future of Telegraph will be topics of discussion when the Upper
Telegraph Avenue Association meets Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30
pm, in the Temescal Library Meeting Room.

Be a part of the future! Attend the meeting to help plan
Telegraph Avenue improvements.

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in the Rockridge Area.
Call Mary Jean Haley 653-7897 mae

Production and distribution of the Rockridge News is all a volun-
tary effort. There is, however, a substantial monthly printing bill.
Your donations to RCPC help meet that cost. Thank you for helping.

Page 6

The Rockridge News

June 13, 1987

Of General Interest:

Marge Gibson:

« , heighten the City’s neighborhood focus...”

t the outset of this next term, I want to explore with
A you an agenda for our City. It must be one that
MME claims the attention of all of us and be mutually
arrived at. I am concemed that Oakland achieve its rightful
leadership role in the East Bay. To do this, we must build
bridges.

It is clearly necessary for pathways of communication to
be opened between the various groupings and neighborhoods
in the District. While we all live in Oakland, we take
particular interest in where we live — Rockridge, Temescal,
San Pablo, Montclair or Idora Park. There have been
fledgling attempts between neighborhood associations to reach
out to each other but the deeper channels are unbridged. The
success of the next years will be measured by our ability to
build these bridges. I believe that it will be my charge for the
next four years to help each area recognize that it is critical to
work with other neighborhoods in order to heighten the City’s
neighborhood focus while at the same time clearly defining

their own destiny. In Rockridge, the community has taken the
first steps towards indentifying and providing for its current
needs.

Ata RCPC special meeting, the University of California
Urban Planning Department presented the studio work of its
graduate students which provided most of the data base
necessary to achieve a specific plan for Rockridge. The plan
itself, however, cannot be prepared by a consultant or by a
small committee of RCPC. It is going to require the efforts
and involvement of the entire community; and that doesn’t
mean just the residents. The Merchants and even those who
patronize Rockridge facilities must be considered in the
process.

I look forward to working with you to achieve new
directions for Rockridge.

Marge Gibson
Vice Mayor

Planning Department Plans
Changes In Public Notices

Planning Director Alvin James is seeking authorization by the
City Council to expand the public notification process. Mr. James
has proposed a change in the Master Fee Schedule to fund the cost
of the expanded program. The firstreading of the proposed change
was June 2. The Council is expected to vote on the change on
June 16.

Early this year, the Board of RCPC sent letters to the City
Council urging revision and expansion of the notification
procedure. The RCPC request was echoed by other neighborhood
groups who want to increase the citizen’s opportunity to
participate in the planning process.

Oakland currently mails notification to property owners and
residents immediately adjacent to the site of a proposed
development project. Recommended guidelines of the State of
California and guidelines of most other local jurisdictions across
the State use a standard of a 300 foot radius. An article in the
February 14 issue of The Rockridge News catalogued public
notice procedures followed by neighboring Bay Area
communities.

The City of Oakland is legally required to notify interested
parties regarding decisions that affect property rights (in other
than legislative actions) such as those prepared by the Planning
Commission. The proposed new fees for minor cases will be $100
and for major cases $200.

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Page 7

College Avenue
Flood Control Project

Construction of a College Avenue flood control project
planned by the Alameda County Public Works Agency will not
have a significant impact on the environment, according to a
Draft Negative Declaration prepared by the Agency.

The project — called the “Harwood Creek College Avenue
Bypass” — will replace a deteriorated existing reinforced concrete
box storm drain with 1600 feet of reinforced concrete pipe 84
inches in diameter. It involves construction work on College
Avenue from the intersection of College and Chabot Road to
College and Miles, then down Miles Avenue to Forest.

The Draft Negative Declaration is the first step in the project,
according to Mr. Fred Wolin, County Public Works Agency
Analyst. He added that construction would not begin until next
year and should take about 65 days.

Residents of the area who “disagree with our conclusion that
the project will not have a significant impact on the environment”
may write to the Department at the address below to discuss their
reasons and to suggest mitigating measures.

According to the report, air and noise impacts of the project
are acknowledged and not considered to be significant because
they are temporary and will only occur during the project. Proper
traffic control will be maintained to deal safely with increased
traffic congestion during construction.

Copies of the statement are available from the Agency. The
public comment period closes June 22, 1987.

Write to: Mr. Fred Wolin

Alameda County Public Works Agency
399 Elmhurst Street
Hayward, CA 94544-1395

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Merchants’ President Sees
A Cooperative Future With RCPC

CAMA, or the College Avenue Merchants Association, seeks
to improve the business climate for all merchants in Rockridge.
We represent over 125 merchants’ interests to government and the
media.

CAMA is run by an elected President, Vice—President(s), and
Board of Directors, who meet monthly to exchange ideas, set
policy, and plan events.

Our victories include: Developing the C—31 zoning along with
RCPC, getting OPD to provide a full-time walking Police Officer,
and sponsoring the popular Sidewalk Sales twice a year.

CAMA supports the existing zoning, and is looking forward
to working with RCPC to develop the Rockridge Area Specific
Plan (RASP).

Incoming months, this section will feature news about CAMA
members and activities.

Eddie Zeidan, President
College Avenue Merchants Association

You Gotta Problem?
Who Ya Gonna Call?
OAKLAND CITY OFFICIALS
Mailing Address: CITY MANAGER
#1 City Hall Plaza Henry Gardner
Oakland, CA 94612 273-3301
MAYOR Lionel Wilson CITY COUNCIL MEETS
273-3141 EACH TUESDAY, 7:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL OFFICE AT CITY HALL
273-3266
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Marge Gibson PLANNING
Bill Lowe, Administrative Asst. DEPARTMENT
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June 13, 1987

More...Who Ya Gonna Call

ZONING ROCKRIDGE COMMUNITY
273-3911 PLANNING COUNCIL
Thomas Doctor
Willie Yee, Jr. Mailing Address:

6225 Ross St.
OAKLAND CITY Oakland, CA 94618
PLANNING
COMMISSION 1986-1987 Board of Directors

273-3941 (messages)

Barbara Anderson, Chairperson
655-3499

Richard Smith, Vice-Chair

CHAIRPERSON: TBA

PLANNING Ray Perman, Secretary

COMMISSIONERS: 652-6523(W)

Bruce Black, 547-1046 Don Kinkead, Treasurer

Lucille Gudger, 635-5557 655-7474

Doug Jones, 645-8643 Annette Floystrup

Sam Lazar, 655-4700 652-6794

Ed Sue, 834-2400 Brooke Levin

Celso Ortiz, 273-3941 653-7522 (eves)
Nancy Dutcher

PLANNING COMMISSION 653.6018

MEETS 2nd and 4th Barry Epstein

WEDNESDAYS, 1:30 PM., Marc Beyeler

CITY HALL

Rockridge Soccer Sign—Ups Open

Signups for the 1987 soccer season are presently being ac-
cepted by the Rockridge Soccer Club.

The soccer season runs from approximately September 1 to
December 1. Games are Saturday mornings and practices are
during the week after school.

Registration is open to boys and girls age 6-15. Age levels are:
Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16. Determine
your age on December 31, 1987.

Team assignments will be made by the registrar. Preferences
may be stated on the registration form.

To register, you need to provide 3 things: a recent wallet size
photo, a copy of your birth certificate (new players only), and a
check for $25. for the registration fee. There will be an additional
cost of $15. for the uniform in September.

Contact Lauren Larsen, 5861 Birch Court, Oakland, CA 94618,
428-0833 for further information and registration forms. Please
hurry, though — no registrations will be accepted after June 20,
1987.

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Call Don Kinkead at 655-7474 or write to
5626 Oak Grove Avenue,
Oakland 94618 (of course!) and let us know.
Deadline for the July issue is July 6.

( Chimes
Grocery

7 AM to Midnight 7 DaysA
5642 College Avenue _ At Rockridge B

428-9256

Come Party Wirs Us:
JUNE 27
llam — 4 pm
Free Snacks & Refreshments!!
Free Gift For Every Customer!!
Free Prize Drawing At 3:30 pm!!

Dear Neighbor and Customer:

Saturday, June 27, 1987, from 11 am to
4 pm, Chimes Grocery will hold our first
annual Customer Appreciation Day Party!

We've been family owned and operated
for 22 years. Chimes is thriving now, but
like Rockridge, we’ve seen some turbulent
times. Through it all, your support kept
us going. Chimes owes the residents of
Rockridge a heartfelt THANK YOU !!

Please come by Saturday, June 27 and
enjoy some snacks and refreshments with
us. Every customer receives a free gift.

We'll have a drawing for prizes at 3:30
pm. Stop in on Friday, June 26, or Satur-
day, June 27, for a FREE Drawing Ticket.

Winners need not be present to win
prizes. Winning ticket numbers will be
posted at Chimes for 1 week.

Eddie Zeidan
Proprietor

Sincerely,