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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
10
Hayward artist Ray McGinnis dominates voting at the Hayward Area Festival of Medianis with two wins. Spectators named his work “Internal King” the crowd favorite for a third day festival. The event closed with a record attendance surpassing 15,000.
City council and recreation commission plan 8 p.m. joint meeting at Newark High School cafeteria to discuss opening Eucalyptus Grove Park daily. Petitioners allege a need to end park closures, while officials cite cost supervision concerns and potential eligibility for sale for commercial development near the regional shopping center.
In Fremont, about 50 residents attended a budget seminar for the 1971 73 plan. The study budget keeps the $5.05 per $100 assessed valuation property tax, with trustees likely to adjust figures before final adoption. New board members Gloria Carr and John Camara signaled interest in cutting mileage allowances as they learn details. Trustees plan a Monday closed session at district offices 40773 Fremont Boulevard at 7:30 pm to continue cost cutting and administrator reorganization.
The New Haven board-elect backs opposition to buying the 21 acre Alvarado site adjacent to Alvarada School. They seek a Hall Ranch Road site for new facilities to serve an expected 3 000 student increase over three years, challenging the district plan for a single expanded complex.
San Lorenzo school trustees formally rejected an 18.2 percent teacher pay raise, saying they are unable but not unwilling to grant the increase. They will hold meetings with teacher and board representatives to develop a proposal aligned with the district’s finances. The action occurred Monday night. The board also approved use of two rooms at the San Lorenzo Parent Nursery School from June 21 to September 10 for a summer program expected to serve over 50 children.
Hilltop 4-H Club hosts 7 p.m. meeting at Parsons School Castro Valley with Fremont Jaycees director elections and dinner planning. Demos Democratic Club meets 8 p.m. at Hayward Senior Citizens Center with Sen. McGovern staffer discussing candidacy. Union City fashion show at Barnard School 1 20 p.m. tomorrow plus grooming talk. crab feed benefiting kidney foundation 6 p.m. tomorrow at Fremont UAW Hall 45201 Fremont Blvd. Vegan? No. Christian rally at Chabot College New Life Club 7 30 p.m. tomorrow with singing and a light show. Hayward fashion show at All Saints Church tomorrow 7 31 p.m. model sewing projects. Japanese films at Union City Buddhist Church 7 30 p.m. tomorrow for scholarship fund. Ohlone College presents West Side Story 8 p.m. tomorrow through Sunday and June 74 at Ohlone Theater with general admission 2 dollars. 1 dollar for students. Newark Pot Parade sponsors include recreation department and Newark Kiwanis Club 10 a.m. Saturday at Graham School with entries from Snow School to Pats. call 703-1400.
Officials delayed the 22,000 acre South San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge over inflated land price estimates. Marc Poche said price errors could have made the project prohibitively expensive but hearings are set this year. Interior officials, including Nathaniel Reed, push to gain local support. Fremont’s planning moves and Newark Slough housing removal are cited as affecting views on the refuge.
Optimists' officer Hratt from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation noted high cost estimates and missing key data. Commission Chair Art Lampert questioned August hearings in the Bay Area, with Poche saying initial hearings will be in Washington before a Bay Area subcommittee meeting to hear testimony. Rep. John Dingell has shown strong support for the bill. Edwards was asked to supply copies of his proposed bill and send a representative to explain delays.
Fremont residents await construction of the 420 acre hillside campus as Senate and Assembly Ways and Means Committees approve increased state allocations for community colleges. Ohlone would gain about 8.6 million from the state, matched by 2 million locally from bond sales, with occupancy targeted for fall 1973 and most buildings funded except a gym and student center.
Fremont officials resume study of the Irvington Area Plan at 7 30 pm in City Council Chambers 39700 Civic Center Drive after years of dispute. The meeting will consider zoning and master plan changes for the old Irvington Business District including traffic, parking, and a micro commercial district with small shops and services.
Local page from The Daily Review covers South County happenings. May 20 1971 notes community events, social notices, and brief items centered on Heyward and Cal area activities. Readers get a snapshot of local life and upcoming community events.
Livermore police and county coroner weigh whether Dale G. Ahlstrom died by own action or by accident after his death was found in the family room of his home. Det. Len Wicksten said autopsy results will clarify the cause, while officials noted no note was found and blood evidence is unclear.
The San Leandro planning commission will review Polymic Industries Inc path to a conditional use permit to rebuild a warehouse destroyed by a $250,000 fire started by an acetylene torch. Fire protection upgrades include three hydrants, sprinklers, and wat sandpipes, coordinated with the city fire department. Also on the agenda are a pizza restaurant at 310 MacArthur Blvd. and expanded outdoor storage for salvaged metal at 1091 Doolittle Drive.
Newark planning commissioners will study Graziadio Sampson Development Co plans to build a K Mart discount department store and commercial center on the Thornton Avenue site near the Nimitz Freeway. The 20 plus acre project faces local opposition, with concerns over residential impact and a potential $75,000 to $80,000 annual sales tax boost.
Hayward based Fairview Fire Protection District approves a 120 298 budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 at a special meeting Tuesday. The final budget allocates 83 300 for salaries and includes 1 095 for an electric hose dryer and 400 for three pit water heaters to improve service. Commissioner Charles Snipes led the budget committee and aims to achieve a Welter fire rating while urging Alameda County supervisors to keep or reduce the current 91 cent tax rate per 100 dollars valuation as district assessed value rises 9 percent this year.
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