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/ Dec. 2005 GCCA Newsletter CHAIR’S CHIT-CHAT By Ruth O. Fisher, G.C.C.A. Chair Thanks to the conscientious candidates and their campaign workers, this year’s batch of political signs was removed promptly after the November 8th election. Thanks to some of you, the October 20th G.C.C.A. General Meeting had a spectacular turnout. The 2005 City Council Candidates’ Night featured Thomas Bartee, Harold A. Boex, Darrell W. Edwards, John H. Estes, Stephanie Gomes, Victoria Gray, Richard A. Hassel, Ray Martin, Hermie Sunga, and Rozzana Verder-Aliga. Based on a drawing held at the beginning of both forum segments, pertinent questions were randomly assigned to the candidates whose responses were well received by audience members. Following the structured portion of the program, all ten candidates participated in informal discussions with Glen Cove residents. The refreshment items provided by Safeway also contributed to the successful Thursday night event. A rash of home robberies has disrupted the Glen Cove neighborhood. According to Sgt. Florendo of the Vallejo Police Department, six youths have been identified in connection with the daytime crimes. Two of those suspects were arrested and then released later in the same mid-October week by the presiding judge. Residents are urged to immediately notify V.P.D. whenever any unusual street activity is noticed—day or night. The Glen Cove Waterfront Park was one of two local sites designated for the September 17th California Coastal Cleanup Day. Eager residents also volunteered to pick up debris along the shoreline of Elliot Cove, better known as the location of the Glen Cove Marina. It was anticipated that a revised Master Plan for the Glen Cove Waterfront Park would be available at year’s end, but further delay is necessary. Due to implementing a detailed Environmental Impact Report for the 15-acre site, the newer Master Plan--intended to replace the cumbersome 1988 version--should be completed by June, 2006, according to G.V.R.D. Park Planner Hew Hesterman. Give 2006 All You’ve Got! GLEN
COVE PARK By Stacey Kennington, Olde Towne II Representative Greater Vallejo Recreation District has recently spent a lot of effort to rehabilitate our little playground. Tony Balajadia and his crew have replaced a swing, put up new tennis court nets, replaced pathway mud barriers, cut and removed several collapsed and dangerous trees, added another trash can up by the soccer field, and ground a tree stub in the lawn area. The
water fountain was fixed, but is currently turned off waiting for more new parts.
The general maintenance worker, Kevin, rakes and grooms the bark daily and continues
to keep the playground clean and orderly. The trees uprooting an inlaid brick
area are scheduled to be removed, replaced, and the brick re-laid. Fire
Safety in Glen Cove By Ruth O. Fisher, G.C.C.A. Chair Home Safety A few weeks ago, in a chance meeting with Vallejo Fire Department Chief Donald Parker, I suggested that a safety article pertaining to fall and winter conditions would be an appropriate item for the Glen Cove Community Association Newsletter. During the exchange at City Hall, Chief Parker said he would follow through to provide a listing of appropriate fire safety guidelines. Please take the time to read “Fire Safety Tips” provided by V.F.D. on Page 7 of this issue. During the holiday season, please also remember to replenish water for all fresh cut Christmas trees and to be especially careful with the use of candle flames in your household. Brush Fire The Seascape Development was impacted by a 5-Alarm brush fire on the evening of October 16th. Officials report that a car being towed at the eastern end of the Carquinez Bridge sparked a fire that swept along slopes bordering the western edge of the Glen Cove neighborhood. None of the Seascape residents were harmed nor were any structures damaged during the Sunday night blaze. However, Vallejo Police Department responded in order to turn away “curious onlookers” who had driven up to the dead-end residential section for closer observation. The firefighter crews arrived quickly to battle the inferno. No evacuation orders were issued. Due to emergency equipment along the highway, the I-80 eastbound traffic backup was determined to be five miles in length. To alleviate the congestion, Caltrans officials temporarily halted the Carquinez Bridge toll about 9:35 p.m. that evening. School Arson Glen Cove Elementary School staff members and Headlands Development residents were alerted about 6:40 p.m. to flames near the portable structures. In response to the 9-1-1 calls, V.F.D. personnel and equipment showed up “almost immediately” to the scene and stopped the flames from spreading very far. Some adjacent homeowners also assisted in the October 17th effort with the use of garden hoses. There were no injuries or damage reported. Investigation is underway, and residents who observed any activity in the area prior to the Monday evening incident are urged to phone V.F.D. Deputy Fire Marshal Investigator Charles Rivers at 648-4566.
F I R E S A F E T Y T I P S (EDITOR’S NOTE: With fall’s arrival and winter’s approach, it is important to make sure that your home is fire safe. Here are a few tips from Vallejo Fire Department Chief Donald Parker.) Did you know that over 4,000 Americans die each year and approximately 25,000 more are injured in residential fires? There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire. It’s not a question of luck. It’s a matter of planning ahead. WORKING
SMOKE ALARMS PREVENT
ELECTRICAL FIRES ALTERNATE
HEATERS FIREPLACE
SAFETY CARING
FOR CHILDREN FIRE
ESCAPE PLAN OUTSIDE FIRE
SAFETY OBTAIN
FURTHER INFORMATION
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