A Room of Her Own with a Spectacular View Emergency

Jerry Brown meets the Laurel. See Redwood Heights Neighborhood News, page 3. A Community Newspaper • P.O. Box 19046, Oakland, CA 94619 • (510) 287-2655 Serving the neighborhoods from Fruitvale Avenue to Seminary Avenue and from Foothill Boulevard to Warren Freeway Volume 11 Number 8 October 1999 A Room of Her Own with a Spectacular View

B Y C Y G ULASSA aside prime office space for Representative Audie Bock, 16th Assembly himself. Ironically, Bock won by s I walk into the Oakland fewer than 400 votes. District, Discusses Strategies for Implementing office of Assembly- Now that Bock is a Sacra- A member Audie Elizabeth mento insider, so to speak, and Her Green Party Agenda Bock on the 22nd floor of 1515 vows to pursue a second term, Clay, I’m stunned by the view. how will she translate Green

E Wall-to-wall windows look out Party ideals like social and envi-

B ronmental justice into a realistic on an aerial vista of all of West

O agenda for her 16th District, J Oakland, with San Francisco ris- ing from the mist like a fantasy which includes Piedmont, city. It’s a spacious office with Alameda, and most of Oakland? a spectacular view any veteran “There are so many impor- politician would die for. tant issues,” she says, pausing As a freshman legislator and to look at the view. The Japa- a Green Party member in a nese ceramics and prints on the Democratic city, how does Bock wall behind her are reminders merit such regal digs? Dressed of her prestigious academic with casual elegance in a twin credentials. Fluent in Japanese set with long skirt, she welcomes and an adjunct professor of me as if for afternoon tea. “This Asian studies, she’s written beautiful office,” she explains several books on Japanese film, with an amused smile, “was re- including a translation of the ally intended for someone else.” autobiography of film director She is referring to her opponent Akira Kurosawa. She turns in the spring special election, from the window, wearing one Elihu Harris. He was so confi- of her trademark smiles. “It’s Representative Audie Bock: “I’m most proud of the fact that I recently got the Legislature to sponsor a dent of victory that prior to the hard to reduce all my priorities resolution against the dioxin pollution of San Francisco Bay.” race he used his influence to set continued on page 4

American Indian Charter Emergency Management School Begins Fourth Year for the 21st Century

fied School District but fol- S B Y T ONI L OCKE E

B Y B ARBARA L ISTON

lows a philosophy based on A

IS harter schools have traditional Indian values. It R hat would happen if emerged as one way to is the only charter school in another major disaster raise the abysmal level the Metro area. C struck Oakland? Stories of public education. Mayor Their charter commits W abound about problems with Brown has praised the char- them to meet standards of ter school movement, and the Oakland Unified School emergency response systems. Oakland is home to five, District and is approved by In Turkey, for example, after the each with its special slant. the State Board of Education. recent earthquake, many relief For example, the EC Reems The charter text of 28 single- workers were unable to help Charter, the Dolores Huerta spaced pages, padded with because of lack of coordination. Learning Academy, and the promises, offers a brief mis- Oakland learned about San Antonio Volunteers of sion statement: “The Mission coordination during the great America Charter are spon- of our Charter School, writ- firestorm, when Oakland and sored by John Walton of the ten as a K-12 Charter, is to Berkeley found they could not Wal-Mart fortune through meet the academic, social, even share fire hoses because his “Schools Future Re- cultural and developmental the fittings were different. search Foundation.” needs of American Indian As a direct result of the 1991 The American Indian students, and all students, in East Bay Hills fire, the State of Charter Public School, an environment that respects California in 1996 enacted into housed in the Tongan Meth- the integrity of the indi- law a statewide emergency man- odist Church on Kansas vidual student and diverse agement system, or SEMS. The Street in the Laurel, is spon- cultures and knowledge and system ensures that relief and sored by the Oakland Uni- continued on page 2 rescue efforts are coordinated continued on page 5 The new Office of Emergency Services, Henry Renteria, manager.

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Charter Schools the California State oversight agency (Little Hoover Commis- HOT NUMBERS sion). “In California’s charter Friends of Sausal Creek CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CITY OF OAKLAND AGENCIES system, the price of failure is revocation—and in one in- ABAT—the Alcoholic 238-7103 which creates educational control and has submitted Beverage Action Team stance when a charter school B Y M ICHAEL T HILGEN partnerships among teachers, them to the State Department Graffiti hotline 238-4703 did not live up to its commit- students, parents, and the wider of Fish and Game and to the Abandoned cars 615-5715 ments, the sponsoring district Sewer Replacement City of Oakland for approval. community consisting of indi- O.P.D. Non-emergency 238-3333 viduals, businesses, institutions shut it down.” Many of the Project Continues in Slopes will be regraded. The schools studied have had a dif- Animal control 535-5602 and cultural organizations.” Dimond Canyon road will be subtly realigned ficult struggle, and others are Beat Health (drugs) 615-5808 Under state law, charter The sewer project is moving in some places and covered finding their options limited. schools are public schools, along, with new plastic pipe with wood chips. Creek banks Drug Hotline 238-DRUG The A.I.C.P.S. counts covering the range of grades now in place from the upper will be protected with coconut Noise Hotline: 238-6777 among those that are strug- (Oakland CEDA, from kindergarten through end of the project, above the fiber mats and replanted with gling. Concerned parents have property complaint line) 12th, created or restructured Leimert Bridge, all the way cuttings and seed of local raised serious questions about C.O.R.E. 238-6352 under charter agreements nego- to El Centro Avenue. native plants. (Citizens of Oakland the inadequate site, inadequate tiated by coalitions of interested Although work has been Sections of the park will Respond to Emergencies) funding, and the inability of parties. They hire and fire their progressing steadily, the be closed to the public during Truancy Hotline 479-2199 the Board of Directors, headed project has not gone exactly construction. The entire project Oaklanders Assistance 444-CITY own staff and teachers, raise by Ramona Wilson, to retain a funds, and operate free from as planned. At one point, the is expected to be complete in Center knows the answer principal (a third in three years contractor found the old pipe mid-October. Planting will to all problems with city many of the constraints of begins this fall) or to keep their and other governmental the mainstream public educa- encased in an underground continue into the late fall and services in Oakland. strongest teacher. A perception concrete footing and had to early winter. Volunteers are tion system. In 1992, with the of lack of democracy and ac- PRIVATE AGENCIES passage of SB1448, California dig into the creek channel to needed for maintenance and countability in the school has clear the obstruction, using other planting tasks in Dimond Safe Streets Now 836-4622 became the second state in the (drugs) been troubling. However, new excavators, loaders, and a Park. To get involved, come nation after Minnesota to allow principal Barbara Graumann, winch. The creekside road to the next Friends of Sausal A Safe Place 536-7233 charter schools, the first open- (domestic violence) five new teachers, and 80 stu- in Dimond Canyon was wid- Creek meeting on Wednesday, ing in 1993. After five years, Conciliation 763-2117 dents enrolled in grades 6 to ened and a temporary road October 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., the chartering authority, in Services of Oakland 10 are opening this academic constructed upstream from at the Dimond Library, or join (neighborhood disputes) this case the Oakland Unified year with fresh commitment. where the old road ended. our next workday, Saturday, Sentinel Fair Housing 836-2687 School District, determines Acting superintendent George The City’s creek restora- October 23, from 9 a.m. to (free landlord-tenant whether to renew the charter Musgrove is overseeing media- counseling and tion consulting team has noon, in Dimond Park. For discrimination investigation) for another five years. tion to settle differences within designed plans for slope more information, call Anne Ongoing studies and the school family. reconstruction and erosion Hayes at 231-9566. evaluations of charter school Whatever your views outcomes praise innovation about charter schools, the and community involvement community has a stake in this but question the funding base school’s success. We owe it to and many other findings. Aca- children who desperately need Like a good neighbor, ISSN 1091-1111 ® demic results are not yet clear, the education the school’s own State Farm is there. Managing Editor according to a 1996 study by charter promises them. Toni Locke

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Leona Heights High Street Neighborhood News Neighborhood News B Y A DELLE F OLEY suckers, cleared up weeds, reopens next spring/summer. added to the native plants, Anyone interested in partici- wish to be included on the B Y G ORDON L AVERTY and shared a welcome snack. pating in that discussion Toward a Safe, Healthy, notice list for 2000, call me at The volunteers appreciated should call librarian Roberta eona Heights Improvement 531-4860. Walkable City the change from earlier years Frey at 535-5623. Call the Association members have Recent happenings in the Oakland’s second annual when all of the effort went to same number for updates L proved that associations Leona Heights neighborhood Walk a Child to School day, clearing debris, furniture, on the schedule and plans not only help protect area underscore the need for land- on October 6, reminds us to and other garbage. for a reopening celebration. zoning and homeowner/ owners to protect their property teach children safe pedestrian resident interests, they can line markers and to periodically behavior. Help our children Nominations Are Open Good Neighbors also offer a way of having a check to see that they are to select a safe route to school Nominees for officers of the in Motion findable. You never know good time together. Some LHIA and cross streets safely, even Melrose/High Hopes NCPC The Ygnacio/Belvedere Home when you may need to locate members got together to attend if they usually arrive by car. were chosen at the September Alert has adopted nearby the markers to clarify location Woodminster Summer Musi- Seven schools in our area are 16 meeting. All those who street corners on Fairfax of fences, drainage problems, cals (Guys and Dolls and Forever participating. To find out how live, work, or own a business from Foothill to Bancroft for property boundaries for solu- Plaid) in our own local, nation- you can help, call Fran Gage in beat 27X are eligible to vote monthly cleanup efforts. tion of neighbor discussions, ally recognized outdoor theater. in Councilmember Miley’s at the November 18 meeting The group’s first effort netted and similar issues. After several In the season finale, Forever office at 238-7049. at Horace Mann School. 12 bags of weeds and trash. changes of property ownership Plaid, a musical featuring four Oakland’s We Mean Clean through sales, new adjacent Bay Area singer/actors singing Gardening Melrose Library— Office provided bags and owners can have differing view- music of the 1950s and ’60s, it at Courtland Creek Progress and Optimism shovels. was also fun to see the cameo points reconcilable only by Neighbors and supporters It looks as if the Melrose The St. Lawrence O’Toole appearance of Annette Laverty accurate location of property of Courtland Creek spent the Branch will be open at the community celebrated the with the singers. Next year corners. Land resurveys may be last Saturday of summer temporary site in October. 50th anniversary of their we plan to expand the neigh- required to establish lost mark- improving and enjoying Get ready to check out some school by replanting the borhood offering to all three ers. Maintaining known mark- the creekside park. With an books at 5420 Bancroft (near median in front of their site Woodminster shows. If you ers is much more economical. emphasis on gardening, the Fairfax). It’s also time to think and weeding a larger section. group planted three Thunder- about how to use the space at Keep an eye out for the peren- Laurel Community cloud plum trees, trimmed the 4805 Foothill site when it nials they planted. Action Project News Laurel/Redwood Heights NCPC News

gas station (with landscaping!) B Y A DINA S ARA wanted to make sure he left regarding some of our key is- on the site, we responded with B Y K AYE S TEWART a resounding “No.” with a good understanding sues. Coming together in a he overwhelming success When the developer intro- of the goals of community combined forum enabled all of Mayor Brown’s recent Mayor Meets the Laurel organizations in this area the attendees to get a better visit to our community duced the possibility of El Pollo T Loco, we invited the manager to The Oakland Sunday Tribune and what they expect and understanding of the work has brought home once again our meeting. He brought draw- reported that the Laurel/Red- need from City government. that others are doing. Pastor the power and effectiveness of wood Heights NCPC (beat 25X) Finally, we wanted to build Cannon’s desire for more people working together to ings and assurances that the company respected the commu- September 9 meeting with collaboration within our friendliness among community create community. It is obvi- the mayor was the largest community. All were achieved groups was right on target. ous, and I hope that Mayor nities interest in a well-lit, clean and high-quality environment . The energy in the room was

Brown would agree, that any E K positive and powerful. Let’s

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seed planted in this active

Y keep it going! restaurant—I have enjoyed their D community will surely grow. O food (they have outlets in J Our next NCPC meeting is We also look forward to his as- at Laurel School on Thursday, sistance in bringing more vital- Southern California), and it is October 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. ity in the form of businesses, fresh and delicious. There will We will be voting for new arts, children’s activities, and be indoor and patio seating as officers for the year 2000 in parks. We look forward to his well as take-out. December and welcome your assistance in abating sources of While some may feel that involvement. crime and neglect. But the hard the Laurel Liquor site’s “old The Laurel/Redwood Heights work has already begun by Safeway” past qualifies it for sa- Neighborhood Council thanks the members of this active, diverse cred-burial-ground status, those following community leaders for community who care so deeply who have worked hard and about where they live. long to bring a quality business speaking to Mayor Brown on Concerns have been ex- to this long forsaken site are en- September 9: Scott Lamb (Friends pressed about the community’s thusiastically awaiting the of Laurel School), Cheryl Garrett position on the Laurel Liquor opening of El Pollo Loco. (Principal, Laurel Elem. School), Renee Jackson (Laurel Elem. site development. A long and The next L-CAP meeting Darryl Stewart, Dick Spees and Jerry Brown at the Laurel meeting. often frustrating history marks will be Wednesday, October 13, School PTA), David Vahlstrom (Laurel Merchants Association), this corner. Over the past year 7 to 9 p.m., at World Ground community policing meeting in beyond our wildest hopes. and a half, L-CAP held meet- Café. Elections will be held for Renee Sykes (Neighborhood Ser- Oakland to date! Two hundred The mayor listened closely vices Coordinator), Gerry Goeres ings with the developer, PG&E next year’s officers. We invite community members signed in as community leaders described representatives, and city offi- new members to join in the ex- (Laurel Events Organizer), Adina at the event, and an estimated their work, expressed their Sara (Laurel Community Action cials, to no avail. When the citing work of creating commu- 250 to 300 attended. We had goals and relayed their concerns developer suggested putting a nity. Project [L-CAP]), Nguu Tran three goals for this meeting about lack of recreational facili- (Laurel Park), Ed Garcia (Bret with Mayor Brown. First, we ties, the need for street re-design Harte Merchants Association), wanted to give him an opportu- funding, crime at motels, and Geri Murphy (Bret Harte Health Dimond Improvement nity to express his primary problem payphones. He prom- Start Collaborative [BHHSC]), goals for Oakland. Second, we ised to get back to us in a month Bobbie Bond (CORE/NCPC/ Association News BHHSC), Luqman (NCPC 25X Founder/BHHSC), Elizabeth Carter (Oakland Public Theatre), and businesses. A few of us met B Y K AREN M ARIE S CHROEDER Free Preschool Linda Lilly (Native American recently to view their plans and for Indian School), Sister Sylvia (Vic- discuss the possibilities. Our con- A Carwash for the Dimond? Low Income tory Outreach), Pastor Cannon cerns included noise levels, traffic Families (Cornerstone Church), Teppera Would a carwash benefit the flow, landscaping, liquor sales in Chesher (NCPC), Shawna Frisbey Dimond? The Shell Oil station at the minimart, and signs. Head Start Program is DOROTHY OKAMOTO accepting applications (Motels), Dennis Evanosky (39th the corner of Fruitvale and Mon- Mr. Bansol, owner of the sta- Optometrist for 3 & 4 year old children. Ave Homeowners Assoc.), Ed tana has presented us with plans tion, firmly stated there would be Virginia Ave. (Near High St.) Rovera (NCPC 22Y), Donna 3714 MacArthur Boulevard for redesigning the station. In no alcohol sales. The carwash Call Carolyn Cornelius Blanc (Allendale NCPC), Denise Oakland 530-2330 July, Vince Padilla of A and S En- would close at 10 p.m. The vari- at 261-1484 or 261-1479 Mauldin (Allendale Rec Center), gineering called to request a ous signs currently posted would Over 20 years in the Laurel District or page her at 382-5497 Beverly Blythe (Allendale meeting with Dimond residents continued on page 7 Activist). 4 October 1999

Audie Bock her agenda. Well, she says, she’s good at lobbying those in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 power. Not appointed to any education committee, for ex- Paulette A Health ample, but extremely concerned Avery, to just a few, but let me try. R.N., M.S.N. “I’m most proud of the fact about Oakland Unified, she Quiz About that I recently got the Legislature persuaded Assembly Speaker B Y B ARBARA L ISTON to sponsor a resolution against Villaragosa to create a Select Committee on Low-Performing To Your Health the dioxin pollution of San Water Stars to Charles Selk for Francisco Bay. Dioxin enters the Schools and appoint her Vice Chair. Through statewide picking up over 1300 pounds Bay through waste discharge ou know, of course, that Answer: b. False. Coffee, tea, hearings, she intends to ferret of garbage in the Laurel area in and airborne ash, and concen- without water we can’t and cola all contain caffeine, out hard facts on why some one month! Charles knows of trates in fish along with mercury, live. But how much do which is a mild diuretic. As schools fail and others succeed Y other good citizens who make at a time when many immigrants you know about the other a result, you need to drink and use the data to co-sponsor this their volunteer work in and low-income families rely on ways water affects our health? more water. school reforms jointly with the community. Bay fish to supplement their diet. Take this quiz to find out. Cleaning up dioxin is one of my Darrell Steinberg, the committee 5. Thirst sometimes masquer- top priorities. Chair. 1. Experts recommend we ades as hunger. Stars to LuTillian Hudson “A major Green Party and Another strategy for getting drink at least how much water a. true of Showing’ Out hair salon and personal goal is universal health things done is to “do cross- each day? b. false the Laurel and Bret Harte Mer- care. We’ve got seven million overs,” i.e., form pragmatic a. one quart Answer: a. True. You may chants Associations for organiz- people in California without any alliances based on goals rather b. two quarts misinterpret some signs of ing and holding their second form of health insurance, and in than party. “It’s obscene that a c. a gallon thirst as a signal to eat. Or your annual sidewalk festival on my own District, hospitals are candidate has to spend up to a d. enough to satisfy your body may signal hunger in an September 11. planning mergers that further million dollars to win a two-year thirst attempt to get more water from reduce accessibility. I’m working term in the California Assembly. Answer: b. Two quarts of wa- the food you eat. Next time Gripes to the Laurel with other legislators to monitor Fed up with do-nothing legisla- ter is considered the minimum you are hungry between meals, Lucky’s for having a stinky those mergers and work for tors, I’ve signed on as co-chair needed to maintain your try drinking a glass of water dumpster behind their store. access for all Californians. of the Voter 2000 Initiative with body’s basic needs. When it is instead of eating a snack. Republican Ron Unz and Demo- very hot or you are exercising, “Bay Area transportation has 6. Our need for water de- reached a crisis stage that extra crat Tony Miller, former Secre- your need for water increases. Stars to Naomi Kamiya, creases with age. freeway lanes won’t cure. So I’ll tary of State. The urgent need Relying on thirst is not a good a volunteer in the Laurel and a. true be working on a comprehensive to reform campaign finance and guideline, as often by the time Maxwell Park, for planting b. false plan with colleagues from other restore public confidence in the we notice we are thirsty, we many lovely plants in front of Bay Area cities. We want express electoral process obligates me to are already dehydrated. Answer: b. False. The need for the Brookdale Discovery Cen- buses between San Jose and the sidestep the Legislature and take water often increases with age, ter. A year later the plants are the issue directly to the voters.” 2. For best results, you should especially if you are taking in full bloom! East Bay, expanded and faster drink water at what point train service along the Capitol She also intends to set an medications with a diuretic example of intellectual honesty when you are exercising? effect. Drinking more water corridor, and an integrated ferry a. before Gripes to the former Cen- by voting only for viable legisla- will also help treat constipa- system that serves the entire Bay. b. after ter Auto Parts and parking area tion, not empty symbols. “Al- tion, a common complaint as “I’m completely opposed c. during until it gets a sweeping and though I’m pro gun control, we age. Unfortunately, the to opening up Highway 580 to d. all of the above cleaning up. When will we see truck traffic. There will not only I opposed several recent bills mechanism controlling thirst the promised laundromat? not be a study on the ban, I’ll because they were simply bad Answer: d. All of the above. often weakens as we get older, be working to put the ban in laws that wasted tax dollars. Drink a glass of water before making us less aware of our statute. Common sense and professional you begin exercising, and sip need for water. To counteract Stars to Dorothy Okamoto, integrity are more important some about every ten minutes this problem, get in the habit O.D., for expanding her pre- “I like Mayor Brown’s goal of adding 10,000 residents to than costly political gestures. during exercise. Follow up of drinking eight glasses a day. mises and for the facelift in “I’m also making strong with another glass or two Whether you drink water downtown. Urban infill is abso- progress. friendships with other legisla- when you finish your activity. from the tap or buy bottled wa- lutely essential to solving the tors, like Dion Aroner, 14th Dis- ter, be sure you get plenty of it. transportation crisis and revital- 3. Drinking eleven glasses trict Assemblymember, who Adequate amounts of water Stars to the citizen fund- izing city centers. While there’s of fluid a day can decrease a have similar agendas and are improve health by helping to raisers for new Laurel School always tension between state man’s risk for bladder cancer. masters at getting things done.” regulate body temperature, playground equipment. Save and municipal officials, I have a. true Even though late for another remove wastes, cushion our October 23 for their benefit jazz good rapport with Jerry and will b. false meeting, Bock takes time to pose joints, moisten the oxygen we concert. do whatever I can in Sacramento for photos. Guided by principles Answer: a. True. According to breathe, and contributing to to support efforts to rebuild and a passion for social justice, new research published in The many other essential functions. schools and energize the City.” Stars to the Friends of she defeated a political giant New England Journal of Medi- Most of us need to consciously Because she is the lone Green Sausal Creek for discovering who spent a half million dollars cine, men who drank at least think about drinking enough possible sewer contamination Party legislator in highly parti- to her $30,000. In office only five six glasses of water had half water to get what we need. where the creek crosses san Sacramento, one might months, she’s already pursuing the risk of developing bladder You don’t need to get fanatical MacArthur Blvd. wonder how she’ll implement cancer as those who drank one a strong agenda. 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CLASSIFIED ADS B Y M ARCIE B LUE B ROWN Performing in the concert School include Stella and Scott will be many fine musicians, Lamb, Katy Babcok, Gerry he Friends of the Laurel including Robert Porter, a well- Goeres, and Rene Jackson. They AUTO REPAIR SERVICES (cont’d) School want to make Laurel seasoned Bay Area trumpeter, are planning a follow-up fund- Elementary School a better Bevin Manson, the jazz director raising jazz concert for spring Do you have a VW bug, Golf, Jetta African-American manicurist, lo- T place for its students and for the at the University of California, in the year 2000. The group envi- cated in the Laurel District, spe- or Rabbit? For brake, clutch service community. Their first project is and Marcie Blue Brown, interna- sions these fund-raising concerts cializing in manicures, pedicures and general repair, give me a call. to raise money for the installation tionally acclaimed cellist who has becoming an annual tradition that w/paraffin wax treatments, sculp- Also most other German and Japa- of a playground structure on just returned from performing will benefit the Laurel School. tured nails, silk and fiberglass nese vehicles. Frank Tulleners Auto- the Laurel School campus. The and teaching in Austria and Paris. Other projects for the future wraps. Over 15 years experience motive Service, 1421 High St., near Laurel School has a student body Also taking the stage will be the involve enhancing the landscap- and service in this area. Call (510) E. 14th (510) 533-3943. of over 400 children in grades K Jonah Minton Sextet, directed ing and maintenance of the 482-3229 for appointment. through 5, but only a very small by Bevin Manson at U.C., and grounds around the Laurel playground. Additionally, the another celebrated group made School and assisting with the BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Affordable local licensed therapist. Laurel district lacks a recreation up of local Oakland teenagers further development of the exist- Individual, couple, family and center where families from called The Incredible Bee-bop ing Music and Arts Program to READ OUR AD! Make MONEY child therapy for the Metro/ the community can take their Boys. The IBB features Ambrose benefit the students and teachers Oakland community. Everyone Placing Ads Like This One! 1-888- children to play. Akinmusire and Jonathan of the Laurel School. needs help sometimes. Support- 591-8772 ID# 305M. The Friends’ first fund-raising Finlayson, and they will be Everyone is invited to come ive; practical; sliding scale. Helen event will be a jazz concert on coming directly from the out and support the Laurel Montgomery Lockwood MFCC October 23, from 2 to 6 p.m., in Monterey Jazz Festival to share School and the community while FOR SALE #27283, (510) 874-4722. the Laurel School Auditorium on their talents. listening to some great music. Patterson Street off MacArthur. The Friends of the Laurel Don’t miss it. Large rabbit cage 6' x 4' w/stand KAMIYA CONSTRUCTION. Addi- $80. Battery operated car (large tions, remodeling, kitchens, baths, toy) for children to drive (seated) decks, seismic & more! Free con- $75. Girls bike (for a 6-10 yr. old) sultation. License # 546464. (510) excellent condition $40. Beautiful 532-0193. Public Hearing on High Street Incinerator girls dressing stand with mirror and bench $25. Barbie comforter, blan- Classical Homeopathy: Natural B Y S HEILA D ’ A MICO the Bay Area Regional Water location was chosen because it ket, sheets (2) and pillow cases Remedies for Children and Quality Board, seemed to agree was in a poor neighborhood. $20. Call 261-6786. Adults. Bonita Richman, B.S.N., that IES is in compliance with Physicians and nurses from bout 70 audience mem- 835-6043. regulations and that any emis- the audience commented that bers and 14 panelists 1981 Komfort Trailer 23' long, and sions are well within those levels of hazardous materials re- Pre-Paid Legal Service has major attended a Community a 1985 B250 Dodge Converted A regulations. Furthermore, an quiring to be incineration could law firms to handle all your legal Forum on Medical Waste Incin- Van. Call Mark 278-4766 after 6pm. agreement apparently worked be reduced by stopping them eration on High Street called matters. Low-cost and tax-deduct- out between IES, BAAQMD, before they entered the waste by Assemblymember Audie ible memberships. J.W. Castillo. and City Councilmember De La stream. One thing medical per- Used Working Appliances: Elizabeth Bock. At its 499 High [email protected] (510) 532-9764. Fuente and State Sen. Perata sonnel could do is assure that O’Keefe & Merrit gas stove (late Street location, IES (Integrated (pursuant to an idea contained only truly hazardous materials 50’s) nice, gas dryer, washing Environmental Systems, Inc.), INCREASE bust size without sur- in a bill introduced in March by were put in the red waste bags. machine. View, purchase and take a subsidiary of San Francisco- gery. Call 510-482-5189. Bock) requires IES to notify the Now, other waste such as food home Sat., October 9th. Maxwell based Norcal Waste Systems, Park location. Call 261-4738 to air district within one hour of containers or hand towels are PAINTING, MUDDING/TAPING: 20 Inc., operates two incinerators verify if still available. any emissions violations. Still, thrown in with the hazards. Be- years experience interior/exterior that burn medical waste. It is the environmental and medical ing more careful with this would painting; sheetrock, plaster, stucco only medical waste incinerator members of the Forum’s panel reduce the amount of waste operating in California. Accord- INSTRUCTION & window repair. Senior discount. and audience participants burned, since IES employees do ing to one of the union workers, Fai Coffin (510) 532-7636. expressed concerns that ranged not sort materials but burn the waste at IES comes from North- Bernice & Joe Playschool. For from the question of the entire red bag. An actual reduc- ern California, the Bay Area, and 18 years, play-based learning in a incinerator’s location in a tion in the amount of hazardous the Valley. By state law, certain home-like setting near Mills College. densely populated urban area materials in the waste stream medical waste must be burned Quarter-acre wooded lot has fruit Classified Rates to the fact that IES was never would, however, require a before it can be put into a land- and pine trees, a garden, 20-foot The rate for classified ads is $.50 required to submit an environ- change in the use of products at fill. Because of the constituents sailboat, rocket ship, art area, block per word. Discounted prices mental impact report (EIR) on the source and more use of reus- of the waste, by-products of area. Pre-reading, pre-math enrich- available for five- and ten-issue how much dioxin, if any, is safe able rather than disposable items. the incineration process are the ment, computer play, field trips, F.I.T. frequencies. Please type or write and the reduction of the use of On September 21, the toxic metal mercury and the gymnastics, Kindermusik. Socializa- your copy clearly and mail it materials that lead to the toxic BAAQMD was scheduled to carcinogen dioxin. tion, verbalization stressed. Bernice with your check to The MacArthur by-products. hold a public hearing on the Metro, P.O. Box 19406, Oak- Three years ago IES spent is an Early Childhood Mentor No one at the meeting could Title V permit process, which land, 94619. Deadline is the $5 million to upgrade its incin- say why IES was situated on IES is required to obtain. That Teacher. Sibling, pre-payment dis- 15th of the month. For classified- erators to the “state of the art.” High Street or why it never had hearing will already have oc- counts. Lunch, snacks provided. Ages ad frequency discounts and These incinerators operate 22 to submit an EIR when it was curred before this issue of the 2 to 5 years. License #010214258. display-ad information, please hours a day, five days a week built or when it was upgraded. Metro is out. But a hearing to Brochure. (510) 638-3529. contact Suzanne Tipton at and, according to Vic Ciccarelli However, one person suggested receive public comment on 287-2655, fax: 534-3429. of Norcal, burn 168,000 tons of that IES was required to locate IES’s permit will be held 7 p.m., Piano Lessons with experienced medical waste per year. All the there by either state or local November 3, at Fremont High teacher and international per- regulators, EPA, BAAQMD, and authorities; others suggested the School, 4610 Foothill Blvd. former. Jazz, classical, rock and popular styles taught; all ages and levels welcome. (510) 482-0796. O.E.C. on Martin Luther King Way, also communication with the the new location for the CORE community, fire stations are SERVICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 (Citizens of Oakland Respond being equipped with Internet MAKING ENDS MEET to Emergencies) program. access and KTOP television so CHILDRENS RESALE STORE Fast, neat interior painting by and that good use can be made of The two centers have initiated that these facilities can serve as woman. Free estimates, excellent Fall/Winter workers from different locations. a reliable emergency calling sys- community centers. Many of references, 534-9772. In addition to the state efforts, tem for all emergency personnel the 27 fire stations already have SALE Oakland has recently imple- to ensure that staff are notified facilities for ham operators. Interior Painting. Jacob Hart, 530- Halloween Costumes, mented several enhancements to come to work in emergency Oakland can now support 6247. Lic.#705262. Holiday Dresses and to its own programs for prepara- situations. Twenty live operators about 10 percent of the popula- Snow Suits Available tion and response to disasters. will be on duty at the new EOC tion in emergency shelters. The VIDEO SERVICES. WE CAN TRANS- Two 911 centers that can on December 31 for Y2K. The goal is 20 percent, so this pro- FORM your slides, snapshots, and Buy/Sell/Trade back each other up have been EOC has also created space gram is expanding too. Maps films into a charming video— Clothing • Toys • Books opened. The Oakland Police De- for volunteer ham operators. will soon be available. with music and effects. Or have Furniture • School Uniforms partment opened its new center A new emergency siren sys- Oakland recently became a professional cameraman video- 3544 Fruitvale Ave. • Oakland on Edgewater in June, and the tem will be in place with 10 to 16 one of 120 cities receiving a fed- tape your social and business 510-531-1135 Dispatch Fire Department’s 911 sirens. They will be tied into pub- eral grant to prepare response to events. Call Harold Lawrence at Open Tues-Sat 10-5:30 • Free Parking system has relocated to the new lic information programs on threats from weapons of mass 530-0628. Emergency Operations Center emergencies. To further enhance continued on page 7 6 October 1999

White House on the green Carefully arranged in Calendar of Community Events lawn, bordered by the presi- the garden to complement dential trees on both sides. the lawn are neatly sheared boxwood hedges, bright grey- B Y S ANDY J AEGER,COORDINATOR Marge Trees or shrubs have been Laverty planted by Presidents Jackson, leaved dusty miller, roses, To have your event listed, please contact Sandy Jaeger no later than the Harrison, Wilson, Harding, crabapples, and many other 12th of the preceding month at [email protected] or 642-9537. Coolidge, Hoover, Roosevelt, colorful plants. Huge ever- October 1999 Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, green magnolias planted by and Nixon . . . that we are sure Andrew Jackson stand almost Fall Plant Sale: Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., of. Tree plantings have become as high as the White House Merritt College Landscape Horticultural Dept., 12500 Campus Drive. a tradition. Nixon’s sequoia roof. They are braced and tied Walk Your Child to School Day: Wednesday, October 6. Reinforce redwood had difficulty getting to protect them from the wind pedestrian safety at a school near you. established, having to be the President’s helicopter heavily mulched to survive. creates as it lands on the Friends of César E. Chávez Library: Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m., Leona Heights Each magnificent tree filters South Lawn. 1900 Fruitvale Ave. Call 535-5620 for information. pollution from the air and In 1962 during President Dimond Improvement Association: Wednesday, October 6, 7:30 to 9 Garden Club Tip releases oxygen, reduces sur- Kennedy’s administration, p.m., Dimond Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave. Contact Ann Nomura, of the Month rounding noise and confusion, Mrs. Paul Mellon was commis- 530-7759. screens out distracting sights, sioned to redesign the Rose Code 33: Emergency, Clear the Air: Thursday, October 7, 6 p.m., serves as a windbreak, and Garden to make space available to receive public groups. rooftop, City Center West garage, MLK Jr. Way and 12th. Public art The White House Gardens adds its beauty to the scene. performance, 150 Oakland youth, 100 police officers, 57 NCPCs, In the Rose Garden, the As a result, many of the rose- Some fascinating information and more. Free to speak, free of charge, free to all. Call 238-6907 for beautiful green zoysia lawn is bushes were replaced with information. based on an article by Ed Hume completely replaced each fall flowering crabapples. The in an older issue of the maga- with bluegrass. The job is done President’s office overlooks the Maxwell Park NCPC: Wednesday, October 13, 7 p.m., Mills Grove zine Flower and Garden ap- in one day when the President garden from the West Wing of Christian Church, 5410 Fleming Street. Contact Jose Dorado, peared to me to be worthy of is away. The reason for the the building. Summer flowers 535-0577. sharing with you. change is that the lush green are replaced each fall with Laurel Community Action Project: Wednesday, October 13, 7 to 9 p.m., The President’s Garden (of- zoysia turns brown during blooming chrysanthemums. World Ground Café. ten referred to as the Rose Gar- the winter, whereas bluegrass The First Lady’s Garden is den) is where history has so stays green throughout the a short distance away from the Laurel/Redwood Heights NCPC (beat 25X): Thursday, October 14, 7 to many times been recorded. This cold season. The lawn is fertil- south entrance. It is sometimes 9 p.m., Laurel School. Contact Renee Sykes, 535-5691. is where astronauts and world ized four times a year, the last referred to as the Jacqueline dignitaries are welcomed, an- Melrose/High Hopes NCPC (beat 27X): Thursday, October 14, 7 p.m., in September or October. Mow- Kennedy Garden or the East nouncements are made, and Horace Mann School, Congress and Ygnacio. ing is done twice a week so Garden. It dates to the time weddings have been held. It is that only green shows, with no of Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Friends of Sausal Creek Workday: Saturday, October 16, 9 a.m. to the most publicized garden in with changes made in 1913 noon, Dimond Park Recreation Center, 3860 Hanly Rd. All are the United States and is over- yellowing effect. The mowers and again in 1952. Like the welcome. Children under 15 should be accompanied by an adult. seen by the Chief Horticulturist are sharpened monthly. The President’s Garden, it is now Call 231-9566 for information. of the National Park Service. White House does have to con- both functional and decorative. Friends of Sausal Creek: Wednesday, October 20, 7 to 9 p.m., Dimond Landscaping of the White tend with lawn moths, lawn Plants and color combinations Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave. New members welcome. Call 231-9566 House started back in 1809, diseases, and even toadstools, for information. when Thomas Jefferson de- along with slugs and insects. are changed with each season. signed large mounds, one on The 19 acres of White Redwood Heights Improvement Association Meeting: Wednesday, each side of the South Grounds, House grounds are maintained October 20, 7:30 p.m., Redwood Heights Recreation Center, 3833 for privacy and to screen the by a staff of about six people. Aliso Street. Contact Richard Cowan, 482-3471. roads on both sides of the circu- They care for approximately Poetry in the Java Spotlight: Thursday, October 21, 7:30 p.m., World lar drive. On one mound is a 600 trees, 5,000 shrubs, and Ground Café. Open reading follows. beautiful American elm planted Oakland’s Secret Hideaway between 45,000 and 50,000 Thai Food by Boon & Family annuals, perennials, and bulbs. by John Quincy Adams around th Laurel Jazz Festival: Saturday, October 23, 2 to 6 p.m., Laurel School 915 45 Ave, Oakland • 536-6303 They grow most of them in Auditorium. UC Jazz Jonah Minton Sextet, the Incredible Bee-bop Boys, 1826. A pool with fountains is (near the Vulcan Foundry) their own greenhouses. In Robert Porter, trumpet, Marcie Blue Brown, cello. Tickets at door. the focal point on the lower addition, they care for the Benefit Friends of the Laurel School. South Lawn. Next to the fountains is a large Japanese lace- green foliage plants within East Bay Habitat for Humanity Open House: Saturday, October 23, leaf maple planted by President Rejoyce’s Jewels, the residence. When the job 10 a.m., 370 105th Ave. Affordable housing available through the Grover Cleveland. Nearby are Dresses & Accessories becomes too big, although this Habitat’s home-ownership program. Join them at the open house, or the black walnut and the pin seldom occurs, additional gar- call 251-6304 for information. oak planted by President Dresses deners are brought in from the Dwight Eisenhower. Shoes National Park Service. Dimond NCPC (beat 22X): Monday, October 25, 7:30 p.m., upstairs Gowns To the south from the foun- I hope this will be a guide meeting room, Dimond Library, 3565 Fruitvale Blvd. Contact Jim Hill, Suits 530-6665. tains is a perfect view of the Jewels for you on your next visit to Washington Monument in the the White House and will also Mills College Center for Contemporary Music: Monday, October 25, distance. Turning completely (510) 569-4531 provide some ideas for your 7:30 p.m., Ensemble Room, Mills College Music Building. Composer- around, you see the majestic 131 Ironwood Terrace own garden. in-Residence René Mogensen presents works for instrumental ensemble http//gtesupersite.com/rejoyce and recorded samples. Free admission. Call 430-2191 for more information. Bret Harte/Joaquin Miller NCPC (beat 22Y): Tuesday, October 26, Bret Harte Middle School, 3700 Coolidge Ave. Contact Luqman, 482-8560, for time. A A J J Leona Heights Garden Club: Wednesday, October 27, 10 a.m., Imani A Church, 3300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 531-4860 for information.

District 4 Community Forum: Thursday, October 28, 7:30 p.m., BREAKFAST LUNCH Redwood Heights Recreation Center, to discuss proposed stormwater

ALL DAY 11AM-2:30PM utility fee and TCI needs assessment. For information, call Dick Spees’ J office, 238-7004. The Laurel’s Tuesday-Sunday 7:30am-2:30pm (Closed Mon) Seven Steps to End Homelessness: A luncheon benefit featuring Rev. Newest Coffee House 3719 MacArthur Blvd (across from the KFC) • 482-2200 Jean Kim, Saturday, October 30, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fruitvale Featuring estate and organic coffee from around the world, all natural Presbyterian Church, 2735 MacArthur Blvd. Fee $10. Call 530-0915 soup, salads, and sandwiches. for tickets or information. JAVA Spotlight Serving your neighborhood Ongoing Poetry Readings the 3rd Thursday of each month for over 22 years with Arts and Crafts and Theater Workshops for Children: Saturdays, 3 to 5 20 professional Real Estate Agents p.m., World Ground Café. 3 to 4 p.m. for 5- to 8-year-olds, 4 to 5 p.m. Live Music for 9- to 12-year-olds; sponsored by the Mills College Outreach pro- Jazz Every Sunday • If you are thinking of selling, we offer free property evaluation. gram. Arts and crafts and theater on alternate weeks. Call 482-2933 3726 MacArthur Blvd • If you are thinking of buying, we offer many 1st time buyer loan programs with down payments as low as $500. for information and reservations (a must). (next to KFC) 482-2933 • If you are thinking of renting, call us for a list of rentals. America Reads: Mondays-Fridays, 2 to 5 p.m. Volunteer to teach Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm, Sat-Sun 7am-9pm • If you are tired of managing your property, call us for professional property management. second and third graders to learn to read, help with homework, and OPEN UNTIL 9PM EVERYDAY! lead enrichment activities. For more information, contact the East Bay Patio Dining Now Available! 5942 MacArthur Boulevard • 510-562-8600 Conservation Corps, 208-6171. 7 October 1999

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 MONEY HONEYS By Toni Locke be organized on one taller sign. Would that block the Dimond mural? The telephones on The Metro acknowledges contributions of $50 or more Fruitvale might be moved inside by listing your name or I Remember in September: Catching the exemplary Redwood Heights Improve- the minimart. business as a Money Honey offerings of the Dimond Web ment Association, which Welcoming into the We appreciate the effort that for 10 issues. You keep our site, set up and maintained celebrated its 55th birthday on Metro family Baby Will, son the station has taken to communi- paper alive and well. regularly by Tim Chapman, September 15. The auditorium of associate editor Ellen cate with the neighborhood. If co-chair of the Dimond Im- of the beautifully refitted Griffin and Brian Stein, you would like further informa- *Roussel Sargent provement Association Redwood Heights Elementary born July 27. tion or input, please browse our (dimondnews.org). School resounded with Web site, www.dimondnews.org. *Hon. Jean Quan & Dr. Floyd Huen applause for incoming and Sitting in the Laurel The plans for a German Cul- *Douglas Ferguson Seeing the expression on outgoing officers of the Asso- School auditorium among the tural Center were displayed at OPD Service Coordinator ciation. Speakers were Gilda *Jacob Hart Interior Painting 250 or more neighbors at the our last meeting in September. It Tracy McKnight’s face as she Gonzales (for City Manager Dialogue with Mayor Jerry would be located at the Altenheim *Katherine Dunne & gave away the 400th hot dog Robert Bobb), Police Chief Ri- Brown on September 9. The in the present garden. There Michael Vecchio from the barbecue set up by chard Word, Councilmembers mayor opened with his main would be a small theater, a large *Gary Delgado & the Bret Harte NCPC in the Nate Miley of District 6 and concerns—public safety banquet room, several community Marcia Henry through new methods of parking lot at Coolidge and Dick Spees of District 4, and meeting rooms, and a museum. *Karen Marie Schroeder crime reduction, a vibrant MacArthur during the great Bill Sturm of the Oakland A roadway would allow access to downtown to generate capi- Sidewalk Sale of September 11. Public Library history room. the center, and a 100-car parking *Knud Danild Lynn Rodenzo, principal, lot would be built under the cen- tal, flourishing arts programs, Phillip W. Wong & Lisa Lemus good public education. Kaye Mourning with Jaquita gave opening greetings. Rich- ter. Further information will be and Darryl Stewart and the Mack’s family at the simple ard Cowan, incoming presi- available at their open house, *Janet Broughton tree-planting ceremony in dent, chaired the session, initi- Neighborhood Council November 7, at 1699 Excelsior. *Fong Wing arranged for two-minute her memory, attended by ating what promises to be a As a resident bordering on presentations by local leaders OPD Chief Richard Word and great year of growth in neigh- Dimond Park, I would like to *Mary Lee Peterson who voiced the need for Mayor Jerry Brown at Jungle borhood action, including thank Parks & Recreation, the *Diane Trost youth activities of all kinds, Hill. new links with the Laurel police department, and Dick *Richard & Linda Weinstein green space for a park, play business district. Check out Spees’ office for improved condi- equipment for Laurel School, Marveling at the conti- the web site www.redwood- tions. This Labor Day weekend *Oakland Veterinary Hospital nuity of public service flowing heights.org. continued attention to busi- seemed mellow to me. I hope *Ruth Malone ness growth, traffic control, from Gordon and Marge everyone had a good one. crime suppression, and beau- Laverty of Leona Heights, Finding the Metro Join us for our next meeting Lydia Palmin & Tom Daly tification. People felt they had mainstays of the Metro, the team intact, strengthened by on October 6 in the Dimond *Teresa Croce & been heard as the mayor re- Fruitvale Presbyterian Church, additional volunteers and Library. Abelina Carmona sponded, proposing a check- Woodminster musicals, and an active board, ready to list of issues for joint activity. lots more. produce many more monthly Stevan & Catalina Alvarado All seemed ready to tackle issues for our neighborhoods Pat Sawanwatana/ Old Weang Oakland’s problems in a spirit Rejoicing in the empow- as long as our readers con- O.E.C. Ping Village Restaurant of solidarity, the term Mayor erment we all gain from stable, tinue their generous and faith- *Betsy Callaway Brown invoked. well-run organizations like the ful support. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 *Richard Cowan destruction connected with Support Net, Inc. terrorism. Coins, Casco’s, Brewberrys, State MacArthur & And if all else fails, Oakland Farm, Nu Concepts, Alternatives High Trailer Park Thank You, Merchants! in Travel, Above and Beyond, even has its own satellite system for wireless emergency commu- *Nancy & Chris Meyer to the Allendale Rec Center’s music PickNBite, Chick’N’Coop, Off Beat B Y M AUREEN D ORSEY program and the Friends of Laurel Video, Extended Playtoys, Vista nications. Stuart Richardson & Elementary School. Madera, Geraldo’s, West Coast Ka- Twenty-first century, here Mailinh Dang Truong he Laurel Merchants Associa- We would like to extend a big rate, Tammy’s Bible Bookstore, Zo- we come. tion sponsored another Side- thanks to the many businesses and in- diac Records, Showin’ Out Hair Gal- ————————————— Phillis Robbiano T walk Sale for our business dis- dividuals that made the raffle so suc- lery, Acme Music, Raymond’s Fram- Resources: To sign up for CORE *Ethel Sandal trict on September 11. In addi- cessful: Yumygurt, Subway, Oakland ing, Dr. Okamoto, Rejoyce Clothing, training in groups of 10 or more, Beauty Box, World Ground, Music Vi- Vic & Nancy Miloslavich tion to great bargains from various Veterinary Hospital, High Street call 238-6351. To get information businesses, we had activities for chil- Pharmacy, Daniel’s Place, Roma sion, Chevron, Payless Cleaners, Elec- Bennet & Arlyn tronic Service, Kentucky Fried on Oakland’s preparedness efforts dren at Victory Outreach and a stage Pizza, Lucky, Laurel Gifts, Bank of Christopherson with many performers at Hollywood America, Laurel Hardware, Cal Fed, Chicken, Full House Cafe, Hollywood specifically for Y2K, call the Com- Video parking lot. A charity raffle was Café by the Bay, House of Produce, Video, Victory Outreach, Farmer munity Prepared Partnership at Pamela Calvert held as well, with the proceeds going MacArthur Fish and Poultry, S&D Joe’s, Councilmember Spees 238-3939. & Helen Haugt *P. Oliveri & F. Baer, Royal Hi Apartments Phil & Kathy Caskey *William & Susan Bagnell Discover *Redwood Heights I invite you to learn ® Improvement Association what is happening *Nancy & Rick Banker with property in Family owned since 1933. *Frederik Schultz your neighborhood! Your Natural Food Marketplace Jared McFerrin Carol Robbiano For Your Healthy Life Style! *Andretta Fowler The MacArthur Metro area has a rich history, cultural diversity, ORGANIC PRODUCE and style which is reflected in its homes as well as its people. *Bernice Huisman-Humbert My personal relationship with this area is more than four NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT and Joseph Humbert decades old. ON DUTY *Councilmember Dick Spees If you have been considering, the sale of your home, WHOLE GRAIN BAKERY *Jim and Sandra Wright there is no better time than now. The real estate market HUNDREDS OF BULK HERBS, is as strong as possible, and houses continue to sell rapidly. SPICES, GRAINS, FLOURS *David Locke & Cathe Read Call me for a Comparative Market Analysis of your home “Come on Down” Conveniently located at Sharon Toth with no obligation. Take this opportunity to ask me ques- Hwy 13 Redwood Exit 3033 MacArthur Blvd. tions regarding your home or other properties. Oakland • 482-3848 *Ellen Griffin & Brian Stein 3033 MacArthur Blvd Open 7 days a week Carol Robbiano 580 West to 580 East to Mon-Sat 8:30am - 6:30pm Fruitvale/ 35th Ave Coolidge Ave High St Exit Sun 10:30am - 5:30pm

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changes also. The new hours B Y D AL S ELLMAN are 9 to 5 on Sundays, and other days, 9 to 7. A large nthusiasm and energy supply of groceries, spices, are qualities one notices herbs, dry and organic foods while listening to E has been added to the new Michael Heng speak of his shelves. new enterprise, The House of Produce at 4020 MacArthur With his engineering Blvd. Owned for over thirty background from Texas years by Bob Kitajima and A&M, where he met Alice in his son, Harold, House of Houston, Michael continues Produce was sold in May to to concentrate on organiza- Michael and his wife, Alice. tion, style and quality Harold worked with Michael control. His father-in-law, all through May and early Thavin Pak, who owns and June, cleaning, painting, manages Yasai Produce remodeling, building new Market at 6301 College wooden display counters, Avenue in Oakland, is the waxing floors and adding produce buyer for both Mr. Tee popular produce man in House of Produce. Inset: Michael and Alice Heng, new owners of House of Produce fans. This work was com- stores. Also aiding Michael pleted at night, while the and Alice are Nahvy, Lisa, Michael is asked if he is Laurel District near the bank, fresh, colorful produce and store remained open during San and Mr. Tee, Alice’s in competition with other Brewberry’s, the hardware groceries. Go experience the the day to assure continuity cousin, known by many in produce stores, he replies, store, and the fish store. new House of Produce for for its customers. With the the Laurel area as a genial “No, there’s enough room The wider aisles, the yourself. Meet Michael and new ownership and manage- produce man of many years for us all, and certainly we’re open, airy, clean atmosphere, ask about his renovations ment came day and hour in our neighborhood. When needed at this end of the make it a pleasure to shop for and future plans.

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