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SUSAN STRAHAN 5940 COLLEGE AVENUE #A OAKLAND

By Susan Strahan

Photo provided to The Rockridge News by Susan Strahan of College Avenue’s Strahan Insurance Services. She had been given it, along with a copy of a site analysis of the property’s suitabilty for development, by a business acquaintance who was cleaning out old files. Claremont Country Club Cal...

Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 susan@strahaninsurance.com 5940 College Ave., Ste A Oakland, CA 94618 CA License # 0D34069

Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 susan@strahaninsurance.com 5940 College Ave., Ste A Oakland, CA 94618 CA License # 0D34069

Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 susan@strahaninsurance.com 5940 College Ave., Ste A Oakland, CA 94618 CA License # 0D34069

Susan Bernosky ANNE D. BRANDON, REALTOR 35+ YEAR ROCKRIDGE RESIDENT AND HOMEOWNER DRE# 01877719 | 510.682.6644 ANNE@THEHIGHLANDPARTNERS.COM 510-450-9050 susan@strahaninsurance.com 5940 College Ave., Ste A Oakland, CA 94618 CA License # 0D34069 E V L U I...

Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 susan@strahaninsurance.com 5940 College Ave., Ste A Oakland, CA 94618 CA License # 0D34069

Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 susan@strahaninsurance.com 5940 College Ave., Ste A Oakland, CA 94618 CA License # 0D34069

Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 susan@strahaninsurance.com 5940 College Ave., Ste A Oakland, CA 94618 CA License # 0D34069

Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 susan@strahaninsurance.com 5940 College Ave., Ste A Oakland, CA 94618 CA License # 0D34069 Better Homes Realty 5353 College Avenue Oakland

By Alison Drury

Susan Bernosky ended her battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 22, at the age of 65. She had been an insurance agent since 1987, working in Rockridge for more than 25 years with Allstate, Strahan Insur- ance Services, and most recently at Cook, Dish...

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Pictured are Oliveto owner Maggie Klein, left, RDA Chair Susan Strahan of Strahan Insurance, Vero For Hair owner Veronica Bhonsle, and RDA

By Chris Jackson

RCPC Past Chair Zabrae Valentine, left, RDA operations manager Chris Jackson and RDA chair Susan Strahan of Strahan Insurance Services celebrate the planting of 14 new trees to fill vacant tree wells on College Avenue and some adjoining streets. RCPC contributed to funding arranged earlier by RDA.

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...Tower is Wrong, page 12 Thanks from all of us on the block for the continuing efforts that successfully produce this wonderful newspaper. The newsletter is published the first weekend of each month except August. Call 510/547-3855 or email Susan at smontauk@ gmail.com to volunteer. In Rockridge since 1997 — Gary Lippman and Catherine Gray Here’s to good Health Yes we do offer: Health Insurance Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 CollegePrep A private high school for grades 9-12 INSURANCE SERVICES,...

...and Rockridge Success Front, from right: Joyce Gardner, Owner of FIT and RDA Board Member; Veronica Bhonsle, Owner of Vero and RDA Board Member. Middle: Louise Rothman-Riemer, Co-Owner of DHR Investments and RDA Secretary; Mayor Jean Quan; Susan Bernosky, Principal of Strahan Ins. Svcs and RDA President; Dan Kalb, newly elected Councilmember; Rebecca Saltzman, newly elected BART Director, District 3. Rear: Chris Jackson, RDA Operations Manager, Hank Levy, Owner of Henry C Levy, CPA and RD...

...d soccer coach at Merritt College, said. “Max has grown up to live his dream. What is so beautiful about him is that he always stays the humble person that he is.” In Rockridge since 1997 What’s shakin? Yes we do offer: Earthquake Insurance Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 INSURANCE SERVICES, INC CA License 0D34069 www.strahaninsurance.com

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By Judith Doner Berne

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...yecare providers since 1947 Dr. Donald Sarver Dr. Larry Sarver Dr. Scott Yokoi Dr. Cindy Sakai 5321 College Avenue, Oakland 510-655-3797 www.rockridgeoptometry.com In Rockridge since 1997 What’s shakin? Yes we do offer: Earthquake Insurance Susan Bernosky 510-450-9050 INSURANCE SERVICES, INC CA License 0D34069 www.strahaninsurance.com Looking? Check it in Rockridge!

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board president Susan Bernosky, of Strahan Insurance Services, who recommended him for the operations manager post. “It’s more than just a job to him.” Jackson is also the business district’s liaison to the Police Department, City Council, Chamber of Commerce and the G...

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an eyesore that could be minimized with modest landscaping upgrades. To date, the Denver-based company has not committed to matching the community’s efforts to improve the area. Susan Bernosky Strahan Insurance Services, Inc. 510-450-9051 More to Come... Improving the off- and on-ramps helps to improve our neighborhood and to establish the area as a gateway to Rockridge, College Avenue shopping, and Temescal’s shopping and neig...

...ning. Coming Dates Mark your calendar: This year the “Out and About” street fair is Sunday, October 9. We’re looking forward to an interactive, fun-filled day with activities, music and good food for all ages. There’s a new broker in town. Susan Bernosky Strahan Insurance Services, Inc. 510-450-9051 Regency Antique Restoration Professional and Experienced ALL Furniture Repairs In-Home Services New finishes & waxing FREE ESTIMATES Pickup & Delivery 517-6280 Bruce Wagg bruce@bayareaantiques...

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By Don Kinkead

...y donations and support. In addition to the effort, time and support of board members through the years, RCPC has also donated funds. The presenters said invitations for bids will be issued soon. Lic. #0670129 There’s a new broker in town. Susan Bernosky Strahan Insurance Services, Inc. 510-450-9051 Regency Antique Restoration Professional and Experienced ALL Furniture Repairs In-Home Services New finishes & waxing

..., re, mi, etc.) to develop aural ability, sight-singing, memorization, reading and writing music and good vocal habits. Rehearsals are generally twice a week in the afternoon, Lic. #0670129 There’s a new broker in town. Rockridge Optometry Susan Bernosky Strahan Insurance Services, Inc. 510-450-9051 Your neighborhood family eyecare providers since 1947 Dr. Donald Sarver Dr. Larry Sarver Dr. Scott Yokoi Dr. Cindy Sakai 5321 College Avenue, Oakland 510-655-3797 www.rockridgeoptometry.com CA...

...ially for the project’s crucial second phase. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is in preparation and due to be released this spring. The Oakland planner assigned to the project is Darin Ranelletti, 238-3663, DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com. Susan Bernosky Strahan Insurance Services, Inc. 510-450-9051 ■ ■College Avenue Safeway Shopping Center (Corner of College and Claremont Avenues) Oakland planning staff continues to review and revise an administrative draft of the EIR for this 62,000 squ...

...es to block captains. Both jobs take only 20-30 minutes once a month and come with the reward of satisfaction that you are doing your part to keep our community informed and united. Please call or email to sign up for one of the following: Susan Bernosky Strahan Insurance Services, Inc. 510-450-9051 Route Description From Ada down Broadway, odd numbers to the real estate office on Broadway at the Broadway/College intersection. 12C Block Captain 6 newsletter bundle drops to houses off Broa...

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... from left: Louise Rothman-Riemer, Secretary RDA – DHR Investments; Jane Brunner; Joyce Gardner, board member – FIT; Thelma Harris, board member – Thelma Harris Art Gallery. Middle: Sara Wilson, Immediate Past President, RDA – Market Hall; Susan Bernosky, President, RDA – Strahan Ins Svcs Inc; Veronica Bhonsle, board member – VERO; Liz Taylor, board member – Tootsies Rockridge. Back: Chris Jackson, Operations Manager, RDA; Henry Levy, Treasurer, RDA – Henry C. Levy & Company. Photo: Don K...