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Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. CONTACTING THE ROCKRIDGE NEWS ...

Music by Mike Taylor Two princesses An Incredible(s) kid Two pirates

...f the College Avenue Presbyterian Church to listen to storytellers, applaud the “Sparkle Dancers” from New Style Motherlode dance studio on College, and sing-along to classic Halloween oldies played on guitar and sung by Rockridge resident Mike Taylor. Halloween, from page 1 Letters to the Editor than I did. He described it to the police and even helped me file the homeowner’s insurance claim. Erik S. was on College when he heard me scream. He took down the license plate number of the g...

By Lydia Gans

Theresa Nelson, Mike Taylor NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS Annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News can be obtained by sending a check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. CONTACTING THE ROCKRIDGE NEWS  ...

By Mike Taylor

by Mike Taylor Fneighbors fluent in Spanish helped. or six weeks this past summer, Rockridge was temporary home to a little boy from Colombia. Cristian came to Rockridge through the “Summer Miracles Program,” created by an organization called Kidsave. Ki...

By Mike Taylor

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By Mike Taylor

by Mike Taylor O Book of World Records set in Slovakia of 108 strollers pushed one mile, but while the Rockridge route exceeded one mile, the number of participants lagged. Undiscour- aged, Heller says they’ll try to break the record again in Spring. n a...

By Cy Gulassa

Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles Among the many deserving to be the recipient of the first RCPC Champion Award is Don Kinkead, who helped establish and has worked over the years to maintain The Rockridge News, a voice for the Rockridge communi...

...lman Sally Fitzhugh Bryan Grunwald Glen Tripp Gregory True Claire Isaacs Wahrhaftig Eric Neville Deborah Larson Weinstein David Hatfield Michael Whitfield Jacqueline Tasch Hiroko Kurihara Jessica Pitt John Potis Greg Yoch Jennifer Edmister Mike Taylor Dulcy Anderson Ehab Bandar Mike McDonald Camille Reed Adrienne d’Angelo Kent Deverell Robert Wiles Stephanie Upp Steven Meyer Al Hussian Gloria Bruce Janelle Cavanagh Ellen Peterson Peter St. John Jeff Small RCPC Board of Directors 2015-16...

...ugh, Bryan Grunwald, Glen Tripp, Gregory True, Claire Isaacs Wahrhaftig, Eric Neville, Deborah Larson Weinstein, David Hatfield, Michael Whitfield, Jacque- lyn Tasch, Hiroko Kurihara, Jessica Pitt, John Potis, Greg Yoch, Jennifer Edmister, Mike Taylor, Dulcy Anderson, Ehab Bandar, Mike McDonald, Camille Reed, Adrienne d’Angelo, Kent Deverell, Robert Wiles, Stephanie Upp, Steve Meyer, Al Hussian, Gloria Bruce, Janelle Cavanagh, Ellen Peterson, Peter St. John, Jeff Small, Danica Truchliko...

...g comments for absten- tions or dissenting votes. The new board elected Ronnie Spitzer chairwoman and board member Annette Floystrup vice chairwoman. Gloria Bruce was appointed secretary. The board also filled two seats recently vacated by Mike Taylor and Mike McDonald. The new appointees are Rich- ard W. Smith and Jennifer Edmister, both past members of the RCPC board. Smith, who holds a doctorate in architecture, is an architect and urban planner who has lived in Rockridge, in the sam...

was actually more generally intact, and its housing stock even more well-maintained and prized. W Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Janelle Cavanagh and Gloria Bruce.......................Co-Secretaries Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Even people who live on sidestreets,...

...Gans...........................Photography Susan Montauk...................Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2006-2007 API API Change Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Janelle Cavanagh and Gloria Bruce.......................Co-Secretaries Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, API gains came after API % CHANGE 19...

For questions about this event or about Chabot’s fundraising efforts or programs, contact Tamara Morrish at 205-6971 or tamara@secventures.com. Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Janelle Cavanagh and Gloria Bruce.......................Co-Secretaries Susan Montauk...................Treasurer For more information, contact Karen Cheever at 910-0826 or chuckcheev@ sbcglobal.net. Glo...

The Board— Front row, from left: Steve Meyer, Gloria Bruce, Susan Montauk, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Kent Deverell, Janelle Cavanagh. Back row: Jessica Pitt, Jen- nifer Edmister, Stephanie Upp, Annette Floystrup, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor.

...chant Lydia Gans ...........................Photography Susan Montauk ...................Business Manager Don Kinkead .......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2006-2007 Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Janelle Cavanagh and Gloria Bruce .......................Co-Secretaries Susan Montauk ...................Treasurer Gloria Bruce, Janelle Cavanagh, Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy...

...le to partially fund improvements to the Rockridge BART plaza. These funds offer the Rockridge community an exciting opportunity to begin planning for an overall redesign of the plaza area.   Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer   Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie...

....Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles Newsletter Subscriptions For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. Contacting The R...

....Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles

By Cy Gulassa

....Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles

...ct person for a number of homes on the block; every home is cov- ered. Presently, we are going door-to-door, with several goals in mind: Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS  informing neighbors of our efforts Our theory is that by encouraging each other to prepare and by instilling a spirit

By Deborah Weinstein

...Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Dan Ferdelman Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. CONTACTING THE ROCKRIDGE NEWS ...

...Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Dan Ferdelman Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles

By Theresa Nelson

...enthusiasm. Please note that the play structure areas at Redondo and Hardy will be closed on both Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th to accommodate the work. Frog Park Needs You Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. CONTACTING THE ROCKRIDGE NEWS ...

Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Dan Ferdelman Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, Robert Wiles

Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Mike McDonald, While the Kitchen Tour supports a good cause, it’s also just plain fun. Featuring ...

... gather for a group photo at a summer meeting. Front row, from left: Jessica Pitt, Theresa Nelson, Camille Reed, Susan Montauk, John Potis, Jennifer Barragan Edmister. Back row, from left: Deborah Weinstein, Mike McDonald, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike Taylor, Dan Ferdelman, Ehab Bandar. PHOTO: DAN FERDELMAN Curves Restaurant from page 2 from page 7 amounting to approximately $10,000 in lost revenue. Avenue, particularly around this location. RCPC, however, is not going to appeal the project. I...

...g Council and to The Friends of the Rockridge Library (FORL). Congratulations to: RCPC: Jane Brunner 1,500 cards and e-mails in opposition. Elected to two-year terms to the RCPC Board of Directors: Ehab Bandar, Camille Reed, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor, and Deborah Weinstein. In addition, the proposal to expand the RCPC Board of Directors from 11 to 14 members was approved. FORL: Brunner, who began her political career as a save- the-trees activist, met with a group of 25 volunteers at ...

...ories and activities. This was her first year reading at the parade, but we hope it won’t be her last. Jennifer is also a children’s book author. Her book, Down by the Station, is available at Diesel and Pendragon. Former RCPC board member Mike Taylor reprised his role as the guitar- playing hippie on Frankenstein’s back, and sang several sets beginning with a classic – The Monster Mash. He was a huge hit with parents and kids alike. Al Hussian, another

...uppert, Diane Jacobson, Sari Kulberg, Sally Lappen, Melly Levy, Barbara Littwin, Dee Dee Lozier, Stephanie Masquelier, Diane Mayo, Nora Mitchell, Judith Paquette, Jennie Schact, Lisa Schiffer, Cathy Schwabe, Lisa Spearman, Debbie Stanford, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Candy Vernetti, Robin Washington, Judy Weiss, Anne Williams, David Williams, Dean Wolf, Suzanne Wolf

...Merchant Lydia Gans...........................Photography Susan Montauk...................Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2006-2007 Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair

...C board members regarding the direction of this committee. As Mr. Smith, a former RCPC board member, rightly points out, the committee’s mission statement should be examined for revision. This will likely be part of the new board’s agenda. Mike Taylor, RCPC vice chairman Rockridge residents will have the opportunity to elect new RCPC board members on either Thursday, April 19 between 7 and 9 p.m., or on Saturday April 21 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Rockridge library. Keep large-sc...

Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Janelle Cavanagh and Gloria Bruce.......................Co-Secretaries Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup,

...’s plan to hold a series of small meetings in people’s homes to learn their land use priorities. She said she feared that such a process could be manipulated “to support what is the position Some defended Kurihara. RCPC Board Vice-Chairman Mike Taylor said at the meeting that the board had reviewed com- plaints against her and had determined that her role in ULTRA does not constitute a conflict of interest. Former board member Adrienne DeAngelo added that in 2005, Kurihara helped a grou...

...chant Lydia Gans ...........................Photography Susan Montauk ...................Business Manager Don Kinkead .......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2006-2007 Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair To be selected .......................Secretary Susan Montauk ...................Treasurer Gloria Bruce, Janelle Cavanagh, Kent Deverell, Jennifer

...chant Lydia Gans ...........................Photography Susan Montauk ...................Business Manager Don Kinkead .......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2006-2007 Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo ..........Secretary Susan Montauk ...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister,

...ty center back to its former grandeur. The boys’ gym is such a large project that it was not included in any of the origi- nal funding. Ms. Andujar expressed hope that further fundraising would address the needs of these two structures. by Mike Taylor In addition to the face-lift that Oakland Technical High School received this summer, the interior of this longtime Rockridge neighbor is going through a trans- formation of its own. The restored redwood window frames and new paint are a w...

By Andrew Swanson

...of 19 new graduates were given their assignments and she is very excited about her new job. This puts the number of OPD officers closer to the goal of full staffing (739) required by Measure Y. Jessica Pitt............................Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer

...ual carpools” into work and BARTs home each day. My professional background is in economic and community development, and I’ve consulted with Alameda County on issues related to child care, transportation and asset development. from page 3 Mike Taylor Ross Circle I If elected to serve on the 2006 Board, I look forward to continuing my work on “Under-BART” beautification efforts, enhancing community outreach, and creating more linkages between my Fairview Park neighbors and the RCPC. joi...

...mont and Cavour) and work until noon. The DMV Neighbors Association will provide coffee and morning snacks and the City’s Public Works Environmental Services Division will supply tools, garbage bags, loppers, rakes, hoes, brooms, litter by Mike Taylor, RCPC Schools Committee Chair Cpickup sticks, and gloves. Or bring your own favorite tools, marked with your name. Wheelbarrows are always welcome. ommunity support was the focal point of a recent meeting of the RCPC Schools

Elmwood Theatre Offers Free Movies for Kids and Seniors Witches, Goblins And Entertainers Parade on Halloween Storyteller- Witch Dyanna by Mike Taylor Rby Claire Isaacs Wahrhaftig L CPC, the Rockridge District Association (RDA), local mer- chants, and hundreds of costumed children and parents participated in another successful Halloween parade on Sunday, October 30, a tradition that bega...

...icipating sponsors, then visit one of them. Sponsors range from cleaners to copy shops, restaurants to realtors, shoes to statio- ners, and more. No purchase necessary, but one’s patronage is, of course, valued. Musician Witch Andy PHOTOS: MIKE TAYLOR Fullington The Elmwood Theater is located on College Avenue just south of Ashby. The theater is a pleasure; the architecture and style have remained traditional, and the interior has a fresh, clean feel so rare in movie palaces today. #FDP...

By Deborah Weinstein

Awitch’s brew and a monster or two at the 14th Annual Rockridge Children’s Halloween Parade held Sunday, October 30. Some photos from the event taken by Mike Taylor are included in this issue with a story to follow in the December issue. Boo!

By Julie Harris

...mmage sale, a jumper, and a great variety of performances. The total proceeds came to about $4,500, enough to ensure the school’s art program will continue next school year.  Laotian Mien dancers at Claremont School’s Spring Fling. PHOTO: MIKE TAYLOR

§ Laotian Mien dancers at Claremont School’s Spring Fling. Puoto: MIKE TAYLOR

...........Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer

...........Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer

...........Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer

By Claire Wahrhaftig-Isaacs

...........Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer

RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer

By Gary Lippman

RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer

Town Hall Meeting Topic RCPC Presents: Rockridge Public Schools Forum School reps to discuss programs and opportunities for involvement by Mike Taylor, RCPC Schools Committee T Architect’s sketch of proposed Khana Peena Restaurant at College and Bryant. RCPC Drops Opposition to Proposed New Indian Restaurant he success of Rockridge’s public schools depends on many things, including progr...

By Jessica Pitt

RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer

By Jessica Pitt

...........Business Manager Don Kinkead.......................Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman ..............Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ...........................Vice-Chair Mike Taylor..........................Secretary Ehab Bandar........................Treasurer

By Jessica Pitt

...seceresers Business Manager Don Kinkead.....eresessssesenes Graphics & Layout RCPC Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Daniel Ferdelman............. Co-Chair Deborah Weinstein........... Co-Chair Jessica Pitt ......seccesssseeeresssen Vice-Chair Mike Taylor .....seccscsesesessensnens Secretary Ehab Bandar ...........ssecsseee Treasurer

Dulcy Anderson, Jennifer Edmister, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Theresa Nelson, Mike Taylor

...ctor of three orchestras and an arts council. I have worked on neighborhood revitalization, fundraising, event creation, planning and forging community partnerships. I presently teach at the University level and am a non-profit consultant. Mike Taylor Ross Circle Star Lightner 61st Street I am a recent Rockridge resident who is interested in preserving our wonderful neighborhood. Great neigh- borhoods do not happen by accident — they require lots of individuals to work together and I wa...

Dulcy Anderson, Jennifer Edmister, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Theresa Nelson, Mike Taylor NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS Annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News can be obtained by sending a check for $18, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below.

...nier, head of Voter Service for the League of Women Voters of Oakland; Justin Horner, chief of staff for councilmember Jane Brunner; Pat Dilks, Chair of National Women’s Political Caucus Alameda North; and RCPC board members Susan Montauk, Mike Taylor and Deborah Weinstein. Also present was Melanie Shelby, contestant for Oakland City Council At-Large seat. Be a Rockridge News Block Captain; Help Get the News Out One-hundred-fifty-two volunteers hand deliver The Rockridge News to the doo...

By Deborah Weinstein

...CPC Board of Directors Front row, left to right: Jessica Pitt, co-Secretary; Dulcy Anderson; Susan Montauk. Middle, l-r: Hiroko Kurihara; Theresa Nelson; Jennifer Edmister; Deborah Weinstein, Vice Chair. Rear, l-r: Gregory Yoch, Treasurer; Mike Taylor; Dan Ferdleman, Chair; John Potis, co-Secretary.  RCPC BOARD, PAGE 10

...delman ..............Chair Deborah Weinstein...........Vice-Chair Jessica Pitt, John Potis .......Secretaries Greg Yoch............................Treasurer Dulcy Anderson, Jennifer Edmister, Hiroko Kurihara, Susan Montauk, Theresa Nelson, Mike Taylor

...happen. In addition to those already men- tioned, long-time RCPC board member Annette Floystrup coordinated the event. Several other board members and former board members also helped out. Jennifer Edmister and her husband Todd, along with Mike McDonald and Jennifer Kaplan (of Rockridge Home) helped provide six hay bales that created a harvest atmosphere and places to sit. Katy Taylor and Andrew Charman helped out with setup and cleanup for the event, and Doug Patton, dressed in western...

...for the best. I believe we are on our way to being a school of choice. ... My experience has been mostly good and this year there seems to be even more progress happening in many areas. ... 2. Tour the school with Assistant Principal Kevin Taylor and Claremont PTA VP Mike Napolitano every Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Visitors will view classroom instruction and facilities, learn about our music and digital media elective programs, and enjoy a gen-

By Jennifer Edmister

Orr, Chris; Paquette, Judith; Phillips, Margaret; Reet, Claudia; Rinklieb, Kelda; Schwabe, Cathy; Spearman, Lisa; Tasch, Jacqueline; Taylor, Mike; Traum, Sheryl; Veza, Valerie; Villalobos, Rosa; Wikander, Sarah; Williams, Anne; and Williams, David POSTER UNDERWRITING: Ron Kriss /Lawton Associates TICKET SALES: Maison d’Etre TOUR REFRESHMENTS: Great Harvest Bread Co. PHOTOGRAPHY: Ke...