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May 27, 2007 LOCAL THE OAKLAND TRIBUNE METRO 5 New Oakland building plans trouble prese preservationists A past news posed residential CCORDING week, new report a to this pro- 37-story a condominium project on Alice Street in the Historic Lakeside Apartment District generated a good deal of public comment when it was presented at a recent planning commission meeting. If built, the 395 foot structure would be one of the tallest in Oakland, second only to the nearby Ordway Building. The proposed design 1 by J. Jeffrey Hall of Gensler Architects, unveiled at the Wednesday hearing, calls for the incorporation of an Art Deco style concrete garage structure built in the 1920s, already present on the site. After the meeting, the property owner told a reporter he would most likely abandon the project for now, but the proposal worried Oakland history buffs, The garage is across the street from the Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts, originally the headquarters for the Oakland Women's City Club, (also erected in the 1920s).

A historic building evaluation report on file at the city's Planning Department reveals that the garage, designed by the then locally prominent firm of Reed and Corlett in 1927, is a rare surviving example of its type. The report goes on to state that the Lakeside Apartment District occupies the area bounded by 14th Street, Harrison Street, 17th Street, and Lakeside Drive, on the eastern edge of the Central District commercial core. The district is characterized by medium wood-frame or brick two- to six-story apartment buildings, all built between 1907 and 1928. The styles are mostly beaux arts derivative, the report states, with Renaissance Baroque ornamentation; it is one of Oakland's best concentrations of medium-scale early 20th-century multiunit neighborhoods and reflects the city's rapid development following the 1906 earthquake. Prior to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the district was home to many of Oakland's early pioneer families who followed Samuel Merritt's lead, and built stately Victorian residences, surrounded by gardens, fountains and glass conservatories.

Merritt was a medical doctor by training, and invested in property, starting in the 1860s. He put up the funds to construct an earthen dam at the 12th Street end of the marshy slough, which resulted in the creation of his namesake lake. Merritt's own grand residence occupied the entire block bounded by 14th, 15th, Madison and Jackson Streets. The first apartment buildings to appear in the area most likely were built to quickly respond to the housing demand created by San Francisco quake refugees who came over to Oakland. Another factor was the opening in 1912 of the grand Hotel Oakland, nearby on the block bounded by 13th, 14th, Harrison, and Alice streets.

During its heyday in the 1920s, the hotel was considered to be among the Bay Area's most sumptuous hostelries, like The Palace, or the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. It was the scene of many gala events where the city's elite arrived by automobile (and probably parked in the nearby garage) One by one, the Victorian mansions in the neighborhood began to disappear, the original families moving to newly emerging districts north of the lake. In 1926 the home of society matron Emma Shafter Howard (history files say her holiday parties were legendary, she was the first person in Oak- MO 8 4 Seasonal Theatre mini KTOP-TV THE 1927 FORMER Women's Club Building, now the Malonga Casquelord Art Center on Alice Street, is an anchor in the historic Lakeside Apartment District. A 37-story high-rise is proposed to go up across the street.

Today's government programming on 13:30 p.m. Finance Management Oakland's KTOP-TV (cable Channel 10) Committee includes: 5 p.m. Community Economic 8:30 a.m. Info Access Development Committee 17:30 p.m. Life Enrichment Noon Rules Legislation 19 p.m.

Public Safety Committee p.m. Public Works Committee 10 p.m. Info Access Community Calendar TODAY May 27 Electrical Wiring The Building Education Center host a hands-on electrical wiring workshop conducted by electrical contractor Cheri Cochran, $110, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 812 Page Street, West Berkeley, 525-7610. Putumayo Kids The Oakland Zoo host Patumayo who presents, "Animal Playground," musical tour to the zoo, features Asheba and his reggae music, show free with the price of zoo admission, 11:30 a.m.

to 1 p.m., 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, 632-9525, www.oaklandzoo.org. Children's Garden Fun The People's Park Community Garden Project and naturalist, Terri Compost host a day to plant sunflowers and an heirloom bean garden, play games and go on a bug sa- fari, free, children k-5 and all ages welcome, People's Park Community Garden (west end), 2556 Haste St. Berkeley, 658- 9178. Wallpaper Hanging The Building Education Center host a hands-on workshop about" Wallpaper Hanging, "taught by professional Donald Foreman, $110, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 812 Page Street, West Berkeley, 525-7610.

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"We are for historic preservation, which should go hand in hand with sensible density." she adds. Schiff also favors the continuation of public meetings to discuss other new projects near the lake, which could impact public views. "It is a very important issue right now." Funeral Notices In Memoriam To place a paid notice call Classified Advertising Funeral Notices are searchable online for 90 days at ESPARZA FRANK R. ESPARZA, JR. Sunrise Sunset A Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather and a Friend its hard to believe its been a year since God called you home.

The loss of you wounded me BIG FRANK like a song that brings back fond memories the thought of you and your loving ways me. I miss you with all my over to your home and talking just enjoying your I talk to an ANGEL thats always had my am so honored and PROUD to have you in my life BIG FRANK. To we meet again my LOVE YOU LOVE and RESPECT David "Juana" Parker ALBERTS MARY P. ALBERTS December 2, 1914. May 23, 2007 Resident of Walnut Creek Mary passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday morning at the age of 92 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Oakland and spent the last 30 years in Rossmoor. After retiring from a thirty years career in retail management, Mary traveled the world, played golf and served her community. Mary was an active member of St. Mary and St. Anne Catholic Churches in Walnut Creek.

She was a past president of the Immaculata Guild of St. Mary and a Lady Commander with a Star of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. She was an avid golfer and member of the Nine Holers of Diablo Country Club and Rossmoor. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Ernie Alberts, a Captain in the Oakland Fire Department. She is Survived by her sons Ernie Alberts of San Jose and Norm Alberts of Alamo; her daughter Jackie Burns of Walnut Creek; her daughters-in-law Susan Alberts of San Jose, Karen Alberts of Alamo and Joy Alberts of union city; her sister-in-law Katherine Pereira of Stockton, her seven grandchildren; her nine great-grandchildren with one more to be born in June; her one great great-granddaughter; and her many nieces and nephews.

Viewing and visiting hours will be Monday, May 28, 2007, starting at 3p.m. with a 7 p.m. Vigil and Rosary at Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel, 1139 Saranap Avenue, Walnut Creek, California. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St.

Anne Catholic Church, 1600 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek. Mary will be laid to rest following a private family graveside service at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 1885 Oak Park Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel (925) 934-5400 ASHLEY JAMES AMOS ASHLEY Born December 18, 1933 in Columbia, Mississippi, passed away at home on Monday, May 21, 2007 of a heart attack. A resident of Lafayette, California and the retired Director of General Services for the City of Oakland, James displayed life through work, family, travel, culinary, and as gracious host. He is survived by loving wife of 32 years, Ramona; six children Darryl, Derrick, Denise Regina (Ashley), Marlana and Rhonda (Lynch), 15 grand- and10 greatgrandchildren; four brothers, Nathan, Lionel, Jerry Larry, three sisters Carrie McFarland, Carol Hawthorne Lillie Wilford, and host of relatives and friends.

Visitation view will be, Monday, May 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., at C.P. Bannon Mortuary, 6800 International Oakland, CA. Funeral service is Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 988 85th Oakland, CA Reverend Larry Ashley, Officiator. CRAIN NALDA DELAINE CRAIN In Tel Aviv, Israel May 13, 2007. Friends and family are invited to attend Funeral Service on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 11:00 am St.

John Missionary Baptist Church, 1909 Market St, Oakland, CA, officiating Revernd Gregory Payton, intarment, Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland, CA. Meanwhile, in nearby Berkeley, award winners in preservation will be announced at the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association membership meeting, to be held May 31 at the landmark Fidelity Building, 2323 Shattuck Ave. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information call 841- 2242, or visit www.berkeleyheritage.com. Annalee ALLEN SCOTT CLIFTON SCOTT Departed this life peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2007 in Hayward, CA.

Homegoing Celebration will be held, Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11am; Fouche's "Chapel of 3665 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA. Public viewing will be held Tuesday from followed by a Quiet Hour from 7-8pm at Fouche's "Chapel of Peace' 3665 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery, 1240 North Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA. Mr. Scott will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements entrusted to Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home (510) 654-8558. Born on 1 May 19, 1919 in San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines 1 to Atanacio and Dorothea Domingo. He immigrated to the United States in 1985, and became a United States citizen in 1990. With devoted family nearby, Jose passed away peacefully on May 21,2007 in Fremont, California. While a resident of the province of Bulacan, Philippines, Jose was a very honest and hard-working man who supported his wife and nine children as a local merchant of various locally foods.

He was also a World War Il veteran, having fought with the Philippine Army alongside the U.S. Army. He was a family ping-pong champion who loved to play Lotto. He had a very comedic personality and a witty sense of humor until the end. Husband to his late, devoted wife Ester; the last surviving brother to Gaudencio, Luciano, Flora, Rosario, Arsenia; loving father to children Norma (Nathanial) Tamayo, Abdon (Elsie) Domingo, Marina (Rogelio) Salazar, Alicia (Zacharias) Sabarre, Graziela (Glen) Mushinski, Demetria Domingo, the late Jose (Jocelyn) Domingo, Romeo (the late Aurora) Domingo, and Florencio Domingo.

Beloved grandfather of Leilani, Rodrigo, Lorieanne, Carlo, Michelle, Andrew, Patricia, Jeffrey, Anythony, Rebecca, Matthias, Theodore, Dale, Clarissa Jennifer. Great grandfather to Emily and Meaghan. Friends and family are invited and may attend the viewing on Friday, June 1, 8:30 pm, at the Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Hayward, CA 94544, and the funeral mass on Saturday, June 2, 10 am, at Saint Anne's Church, 32223. Cabello Street, Union City, CA 94587. EHRLER HELEN EHRLER DOMINGO JOSE DOMINGO SR.

Helen Ehrler, age 84 years old, went to be with her Savior on April 21, 2007. She was born in Glencoe, Illinois and named Helen Dorothy Schinler. She married Robert Ehrler and had two sons, Bob and Chris. Helen enjoyed attending church activities, gardening, painting, knitting and crocheting. Her two sons Bob and Chris; five grandsons David, Jeff, Matt, Bart and Jay; and three greatgrandsons.

Brandon, Nate and Joshua survive her. Her memorial service will be held on June 2nd at 1 PM at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, 32992 Mission Hayward, California. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association or to a charity of your own choice in order to honor Helen's life. HERNANDEZ EVA MAY HERNANDEZ Eva was born October 11, 1926 in England. She passed away in Hayward, CA May 22, 2007.

She had worked as a retail sales clerk in the baking industry for 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Marcelino Hernandez; son Paul Hernandez; daughter Lynn (Gary) Poechhacker, all of Hayward; sister Jean Kay, England; and her best friends Cathy (Frank) Baca, Hayward and Eleanor Fields, Fremont. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. with funeral services at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday May 29, 2007 at HOLY ANGELS, 1051 Harder Hayward. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center (510) 537-6600 FD-1456 A life long Oakland resident, Robert was born in Oakland, California in 1945 to Robert E. Gabriella Johnson. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1999 and by his father in 2005. Robert (R.A.) was a 1963 graduate of Fremont High, where he excelled in Drama, pushing boundaries to their limits to the hilarity of his peers, a characteristic which fol-lowed him throughout his life. His professional stage career began with regular appear-ances on the 1960's hit show, 'Dance Party', and continued with him roller skating with the 'Bay Area Bombers', but he is best remembered for his stage work with Local 16 IATSE and ILM of Lucas Films.

To Robert, the world truly was his stage. Whether the setting was where he worked, in his kitchen, or in line at the grocery store, Robert made us laugh, sometimes at him, of-ten at ourselves. Treasured and trusted by many, Robert had a rapier wit and was a strange mix of kindness, brutal honesty, and irreverence. He was his own one man show. While undefeated in his long campaign against cancer, he succumbed to a sudden heart attack.

He is survived by his love, Lizzie Grace, his first love, Terese Allara, his dear sister, Gail Black (Bill) three beautiful nieces, Kelly, Karen, and Christina, four cousins, including his best buddy, Gary Heider, Gary's daughter, Liza, and son, Tim, five grand nieces and nephews, his much loved dog, Stella, and countless special lifelong friends, whom he cherished as family. He will be profoundly missed by all who were a part of his life. JOHNSON ROBERT A. JOHNSON APRIL 18, 1945 TO MAY 18, 2007 at (510) 293-2627 legacy.com/insidebayarea JOSLIN LEE JOSLIN Passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the age of 81. Born in Picher, Oklahoma, he moved at age 5 to the area.

He attended Sunol Glen Elementary School and Amador High. He enlisted in the Navy at age 17, and served 2 years during World War as a Machinist's Mate, in the engine room of an oil tanker in the Pacific. He experienced a typhoon off Okinawa while aboard. He worked as a Maintenance Machinist for a number of companies during his 44 year working career and retired from Hudson Lumber Company, San Leandro, in 1987. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Eleanor Brubaker Joslin.

Their daughter, Lauren Joslin Weaver, passed away in 1997. He loved outdoor activities, and exploring untrammeled natural areas. He was an ardent and skilled hunter, fisherman, marksman skier and skin diver. He belonged to the Richmond Gun Club, the Chabot Gun Club and the San Leandro Yacht Club. He planned and ran the Chabot Trap Shooting Range for several years and taught fellow shooters to reload ammunition.

His enthusiasm for skindiving let to his teaching diving skills for the Hayward Area Recreation District, and his membership in and early Diving Club called the He was a gifted mechanic, able to make all sorts of malfunctioning devices operate. His warmth, ready smile and generosity in helping others, in addition to his unfailing sense of humor will be missed by family and friends, in spite of his self-chosen nickname of "Old In accordance with his wishes, no formal services will be held. His ashes will be scattered near his boyhood home of Sunol. NEWELL FEBRUARY 10, 1913 MAY 20, 2007 Anton passed from his life on Sunday. He iS survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Elaine, son David Anton of El Sobrante.

grandson Christopher Newell of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Anton was predeceased by his sisters Millie Brandt, Helen Cook and Marge Brashear and his brothers Victor and Edward Newell. Anton was a veteran of the Second World War serving as an aircraft Maintenance Supervisor in the Army Air Corp. He retired from General Motors Truck Coach Division as the Western US Field Service Engineer for GM Packards, buses. raced Anton Model Ts restored dirt Corvairs tracks and on ar owned speedboats and an airplane.

He was an honorary member of the Corvair Society of America San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and a member of the Pacific Bus Museum. His other hobbies included carpentry, gardening and Cocker Spaniels. Services were private and interment will be at Portland Memorial Funeral Home and Mausoleum, Portland, Oregon. SORENSON BROS. MORTUARY 1140 STREET HAYWARD, CA 94541 (510) 581-1234 (510) 351-1541 PARRA CONSUELO PARRA Consuelo Parra, born February 2, 1921 in La Dura, Sonora, Mexico and peacefully passed away May 22, 2007 in Hayward, California at the age of 86.

Consuelo was born to Jose and Rosa Quintana. In the 1940's, she moved to Tijuana, Mexico where she met her husband of 50 years, Manuel Parra. While in Tijuana she was a church leader in her neighborhood. In 1972, she moved to Hayward, California were she lived until her passing. She is survived by, her husband, Manuel Parra; daughters, Ramona Sanchez, and Angela Parra, and late son, Victor Sanchez.

Grandchildren include, Consuelo Sanchez, Maria Luisa Berdejo, Blanca Berdejo, Rocio Berdejo, Luis Berdejo, Pina Sanchez, Patricia Sanchez, Diana Borja, Victor Alejandro Christy and Gabriela Christy. She has 12 great-grandchildren and 2 greatgreat-grandchildren. The funeral arrangements for Consuelo Parra include a visitation on Monday, May 28, 2007, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94542.

A Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 Street, Union City CA, (510) 471-2609. Interment immediately following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made on behalf of Consuelo Parra to: Casa Cuna (an orphanage in Morelia, Mexico). Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center (510) 537-6600 FD-1456 PERSONS MS.

ODESSA-MARIE PERSONS She passed away quietly on Saturday May 19, 2007 in Vallejo, CA. Public Viewing will be held at Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home. 3665 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, CA on Sunday May 27, 2007 from 11:30 am-5 pm A funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 29, 2007 in Fouche's "Chapel of Peace at 11 am. Interment will be held at Rolling Hills Memorial Park 4100 Hilltop Drive Richmond, CA. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home, FD 443, (510)654-8558 WADE THOMAS J.

WADE Entered peacefully into rest May 23, 2007 at his home in Fremont, CA. Born February 21, 1920 in Fresno, CA, he was 87 years old and a Fremont resident for 48 years. He was a retired Personnel Manager from Crown Zellerbach, where he worked for 44 years. He was a past member of the Board of Governors, University of San Francisco Alumni Association, past Head Lector at St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was a member, and was Co-Chairman at St.

Joseph and Holy Spirit parishes Employment Assistance Group. Loving father of Julia M. Wade of Chandler, AZ, Thomas G. Wade of Fremont, CA, Mary Clare Dreher of Modesto, CA and Kathleen M. Wade of Fremont, CA.

Devoted grandfather of Eddie Dreher and his wife Tabitha of Virginia Beach, VA, Nicholas Dreher of Modesto, CA, and great grandfather of Noah Dreher of Virginia Beach, VA. Dearest brother of Robert Wade of San Francisco, CA. Family and friends are invited to attend a vigil service Tuesday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m. with visitation from 3:00 8:00 p.m. held at Berge-Pappas-Smith.

Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, May 30th 1 at 11:00 a.m. held at Saint Joseph Parish, 43148 Mission Blvd, Donations may be made to Sister John Marie's Pantry P.O. Box 3276, Fremont, CA 94539. For further information please contact: BERGE-PAPPAS-SMITH CHAPEL OF THE ANGELS 510-656-1226 CHAPEL RERGE PAPPAS SMIT ANGEL 510.656.122 FD 66 IN MEMORY OF DALE L. WESTERHOUT Westerhout, D.D.S.

a beloved father, husband, companion and friend to many, died in Novato California on Sunday, April 1, 2007. He was 73 years old. Please join us in a celebration of a man who touched us all. Regardless of how you knew Dale, he touched all of us with his gift and grace of personality. The family welcomes you to a celebration of his life.

Sunday, June 3, 2007, Willow Park Golf Club, Castro Valley, CA. Contributions in Dale's memory will be gratefully accepted by Los Medicos Voladores (The Flying Doctors) or the California Waterfowl Association. Placing A Notice To submit an for publication in any or all of the following papers: Dai Argus Oakland Times Star Tri-Valley Herald San Mateo County Times You need only to fax, email, mail or bring in to one of the above offices, the obituary text, name, address, phone number, publication and the date you would like the obit to appear. If there is to be a photo with the we need all info and photo before Noon Mon-Fri. for the following day's publications.

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