WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2005 8 LOCAL THE OAKLAND TRIBUNE football players face criminal charges CHARGES, from Local 1 Way, a residential area dotted with fraternity houses near the campus. Police pulled over the 1991 blue Oldsmobile because Hicks the passenger was not wearing a seat belt, said Capt. Mitch Celaya. Celaya said officers smelled a "strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle" al and searched the car. They found several individual baggies of pot but declined to say exactly how much marijuana was confiscated.
Hicks was arrested and transported to the Berkeley city jail, where he was later released on $10,000 bail, police said. On Jordan, police uncovered a 7-inch dagger with a 3-inch blade hanging around his neck, Celaya said. Jordan was arrested on suspicion of possession of a concealed weapon and taken to the Berkeley city jail. He was later released on his own recognizance. "They were arrested without incident," Celaya said.
"They were cooperative." Both have pleaded not guilty to charges filed Monday by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, said Walnut Creek attorney Larry Cook, who is representing the players. Hicks is due back in court March 14, while Jordan is scheduled to make his next appearance March 21, said Cook, an attorney with Casper Meadows Schwartz. "I don't have any statement to make to the media about it. I'm handling the case and we made an appearance in court (Monday). We are reviewing the matter," Cook added.
Cook said the two are "keeping their focus on school and doing what they have to do." "These are very good people they are handling this maturely and appropriately," Cook said. The arrests come in the wake of the best season in 55 years of Cal football. After a resurgent 10-1 sea- son, Cal was poised to go to the Rose Bowl but just missed out because it didn't rank high enough in the final Bowl Championship Series coaches poll. Officials were tight-lipped about the incident Tuesday, releasing only a short statement. "We recognize there was an incident that occurred inyolving Bernard Hicks and Robert Jordan.
We would only hope that people will not rush to judgment or draw conclusions until all the information is gathered." the statement said. Bob Rose, a spokesman for the Cal athletic department, declined further comment. Both players are attending UC Berkeley on football scholarships, according to university officials and published reports on the players. Rose declined to comment on what effect if any the arrests would have on those scholarships. "It's all speculation until the investigation is complete," Rose said.
Jordan, who because of team Landmarks board wants more details on plans for historic Oakland station for parking, catering trucks, offices or other service areas to make the station reuse viable. "In order to use the main space, you have to have room to service that space," she said. "Otherwise. (you'll) come back and want to subdivide the station because you need space to service the Other board members also wanted to make sure the baggage area isn't used in the final plan, and they questioned the height and proximity of new housing around the station, and whether the buildings would block views of the old depot. After two hours of discussion, the board ordered the developer to prepare a feasibility study showing possible scenarios of how the restored station would be used, with and without the baggage wing.
It left the final decision up to the Planning Commission. The feasibility study is to be presented to the commission before it meets March 16 to vote on the project's environmental impact. report. The board recommended that the front view the station remain clear and without encroachment into the plaza facing Wood Street. It did not object to the developer's proposal to remove portions of railroad track in order to reopen 16th Street for emergency access.
The board asked to review Holliday's detailed plans for reusing Lew Hing's Pacific Coast Canning Company warehouse when they are completed. The plans will include efforts to memorialize Hing's contributions to the Chinese community and Oakland's economy at the beginning of the 20th century. The Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. March 16 at One Frank Ogawa Plaza, Hearing Room One. STATION, from Local 1 areas and shopped to different housing developers, but there are no detailed plans that show how the whole thing is supposed to look.
Carol Galante, executive director of BUILD, told the board that historic buildings defined in project's environmental report would not be demolished until final building plans are submitted to the city, ensuring that the historic buildings would be saved if for some reason the new project fell through. But to make enough money to restore the main hall of the train station, she said the station's baggage wing a room where porters and redcaps did most of their work will have to go. The train station property will be subdivided and housing will built in place of the baggage wing. That doesn't sit well with some residents of the West Oakland and descendants of porters who worked for the Pullman car company. They compare destruction of the baggage wing with the pre-civil rights era oppression of blacks.
Nor would they be content with an African-American museum or community space in the main hall. baggage wing must stay, they insist. "That train station was part of a freedom run, blacks getting out of the South and starting a new life," said Leo Handy a member of the Alameda County chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute. Randolph formed the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, one of the first black labor unions, in 1925.
Board member Rosemary Muller said she does not know at this point whether the wing should stay or go, but she questioned whether there would be enough room left around the main hall Special election to replace Danny Wan is different than any we've seen before Some political observers say tried but failed to get the council STINNETT, from Local 1 the winner will be the best-fi- to to a preferential elecagree schools. The candidates agreed nanced person who can flood tion. on almost everything, especially the community with slick fliers, In past elections, District 2 the need for the council to set while others say money won't had a good turnout, in the high priorities based on how the make the difference because a 40 percent range. In a special community wants its tax money district election is smaller and election, the turnout could be spent. candidates are known in the less, and no one really knows The gender balance tipped to community for their experience what an all-mail election might or lack of it.
produce. But if there is a 40 the women, with five females Name recognition will be a percent turnout, about 10,000 and four males as contenders, determining factor. votes could be cast. Divide that sO the odds favor a 5-3 femaledominated Council, which There among nine candidates, and you City are always expenses would be historic for Oakland. for a political campaign of any can see someone winning by only a few hundred votes, if that Candidates are Aimee, Al- consequence, so most dates are holding fund raisers many.
lison, former Army medic turned anti-war activist; Pamela and seeking contributions to de- Everyone hopes hullafor a large fray costs. turnout, but without the Lakeshore Business Imbaloo that accompanies most provement administrator; Paul After the ballots hit resi- local elections, the mail-in could Garrison, lawyer and bank exec- dents' mailboxes, candidates be a big flop or a big success. Or utive; Shirley Gee, university ad- will be busy urging people to a usual turnout. We're in unministrator and nonprofit com- vote for them and do it today. If volunteer; Justin Horn- do vote I you're charted territory.
munity you early, hope er, aide to Vice Mayor Jane not one of those "undecided" Most candidates aren't havBrunner and resident of the types because once you cast that ing professional campaign manBella Vista neighborhood; David ballot. you can't take it back or agers, but in one case I heard Kakishiba, an Oakland school ask for another blank one be- about, there's a candidate board member; Pat Kernighan, cause you changed your mind. whose ex-wife is a political conWan's former aide; Peggy Not having a runoff creates a sultant for one of his opponents. Moore, active in the East Bay big challenge for everyone, I told you this is an unusual LGBT Democratic club; and voters and candidates alike, be- election. Todd Plate, attorney and former cause the winner isn't likely to government aide.
have a mandate because of the E-mail Peggy Stinnett at My personal applause meter crowded field. Some residents registered the biggest claps for Drake, Gee, Kernighan and Alical debut. lison, who is making her polit- affordable An all-mail-in election will Mission Memorial have many implications for the candidates. Voters will have nearly a month to send their ballots to the county clerk. The county clerk's office will mail the ballots April 18 to 26,886 registered voters in the district.
They must be returned by mail or in person to the clerk's office by 8 p.m. May 17. Legislator, resident have verbal tussle injuries was moved up to a starting position at mid-season, helped lead the team to the Holiday Bowl. The Hayward High School graduate started six games and caught 29 passes for 332 yards. Hicks, from Edison School in Fresno, was sidelined by an injury and did not play last season.
This is not the first time in recent months that a Cal football player has been arrested. In December, receiver David Gray was arrested on weapons charges stemming from a fight outside a San Francisco nightclub. The San Francisco Police Department later dropped the charges. Staff writer Dave Newhouse contributed to this story. By Scott Wong STAFF WRITER FREMONT A chance encounter turned into a verbal sparring match when Assemblyman Alberto Torrico confronted political gadfly Dennis Wolfe after Torrico's meeting with the City Council this week.
Torrico, D-Newark, approached Wolfe, a staunch Republican, as Wolfe was speaking with a reporter and two friends from the Alameda County Republican Central Committee on Monday night. Torrico and Wolfe had never met. In a provocative manner, Torrico asked Wolfe why the Fremont health insurance salesman had not attended the assemblyman's town hall meeting last week on education. At that meeting, Torrico. chided Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, saying the Republican governor's budget proposal would negatively impact schools. "Mr. Wolfe, why weren't you at my meeting?" Torrico said in a tone what Wolfe characterized as "aggressive and pompous." "If there was something intelligent said at your meeting, I would have been there," Wolfe shot back. The comments escalated into something that resembled a schoolyard shouting match as the two exchanged hostile words over the state budget. Funeral Notices In Memoriam To place a paid notice call Classified Advertising at (510) 293-2627 Funeral Notices are searchable online for 90 days at legacy.com/insidebayarea BIRTHDAY REMEMBERANCE LORRAINE "LORI" MENCARELLI March 2, 1921 February 26, 1993 Dearest Lori, I miss you and always will.
I love you with all my heart. Your loving husband, Pete BRADFORD JR. LEON MILTON BRADFORD JR. He entered eternal rest on February 23, 2005, in Oakland, Calif. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday evening March 4, 2005 at Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home's "Chapel of Peace," 3665 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to. Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home, FD 443, (510) 654-8558. BRIDGES ELWOOD LEROY BRIDGES An Oakland native, entered peacefully into' rest at the age of 84 on February 26, 2005. Elwood married his childhood sweetheart, Dolores Bridges, of 59 years, who preceded him in death.
Elwood is survived by five sons, Dennis of Oakland, Donald of Oakland, Gregory of Santa "Rosa, Terry of Pinole and Robert of Alameda; and three daughters, Marcia of Oakland, Sally of Woodlands, Texas, and Yvonne of Cordova, Daughters-in-law, Diane, Clarice and Yolanda Bridges; sons-in-law, Jessie Conley and James Solomon; fourteen and seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Geraldine Roberts and brother-in-law Theodore Martin also survive him. He will be missed by a host of relatives, friends and church family. Rosary March. 2, 2005, at 7 p.m. at C.P.
Bannon. Funeral services are March 3, 2005, at 11 a.m. at St. Benedict's Church, 2245 82nd Oakland. Interment at St.
Joseph's Cemetery in San Pablo, Calif. For further information, please call C.P. Bannon, (510) 632- 1011. FERNANDES GEORGE J. FERNANDES Age 82, entered into rest in Fremont, February 28, 2005.
A lifelong resident of Alameda County. He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Jacqueline; daughter, Donna Mae Callegari; step daughter, Geri Gonsalves and his dear cousin, Jeanne Vargas. A veteran of WWII, he spent his life as an accountant for Silvey Trucking. He loved to travel, raise animals (horses, fish, birds, cats and dogs) and talk with fellow HAM operators around the world. He was a member of SES.
Memorial service to be held Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at Chapel of the Chimes (Mission Chapel), 32992 Mission Hayward. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions to Salvation Army or the Viola Blythe Center in Newark. Chapel of the Chimes 510-471-3363 "Service of Marked Distinction" www.chapelofthechimes.com HARRIS HAROLD EDWIN HARRIS A resident of Alameda County since 1959. Harold Edwin Harris away Tuesday, February 22, 2005, in Oakland, CA.
Born September 10, 1934 in Louisa, VA to Alberta and Richard Harris. He served in the United States Army, worked in the printing industry for 40 years and Co-op grocery for many years. A faithful member of Allen Temple Baptist Church. Survived by his wife, Luella; mother, Alberta; children, Andrea, Mark and Linda, Todd and Sonya, Stefanie and Henry; grandchildren, Jessica, Michelle, Jordon, Asia, Solomon, Elana, Jalen, William and Avery Nichole; brother, Robert Harris; sisters, Janette Harris, Edna Martin, Joyce Cusseaux (Joseph); adoptive mother, Vera L. Shelbon and a host of nieces, nephews, family, church family and friends.
Viewing will begin Tuesuay, March 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at C.P. Bannon Mortuary, 6800 International Blvd. Oakland CA. Quiet Hour from 6:00 and 8:00 p.m., 510-632-1011.
Services Wednesday, March 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Oakland CA. Interment Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward CA. MELILLO RUTH J. MELILLO Passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2005, in San Leandro, at the age of 90.
She was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on September 13, 1914. She is survived by her son, John Melillo, and his wife, Alice, of San Ramon, her niece, Diane Edwards of Manteca, and nephews, David Youngberg of Long Beach, and Richard Chase of Carmel Valley, Calif. She will be dearly missed by all. Friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, March 4, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611.: Chapel of the Chimes "Service of Marked Distinction" (510) 654-0123 www.chapelofthechimes.com MORTARA ROSE BIANCA MORTARA 86, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at San Leandro Hospital in San Leandro, CA.
Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, she had lived in Escalon, CA for 10 years. Prior she resided in Oakland. CA for over 40 years where she was a housewife (she grew up in San Jose.) She was a wonderful mother to her children, David (Anna) Mortara of Escalon and Gary (Tisha) Mortara of Castro Valley; grandmother to Rosanna (Pete) Suniga of Oakdale, Rebecca (Ray) Diaz of Hawaii, Robin Mortara of Escalon and Michael, Jonathan and Liana Mortara of Castro Valley and great grandmother to Vincent Suniga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Augustino Mortara in 1990. Service will be held at Faith Fellowship Church, 577 Manor Blvd.
in San Leandro (where 'her son is the pastor) this. Thursday, March 3rd at 10:30 a.m. 1 PAINTER BARBARA ANN PAINTER Of Castro Valley, passed away February 1, 2005 at age 71. cousin of Jill Kozlosky Pfeiffer, April Kozlosky, Debra L. Kozlosky Thomas.
Devoted "Grandma" to Alexis Pfeiffer and Meghan Kozlosky. Also survived by close personal friends, Bonnie Nelson, Lorine Stafford, Rachel Everson and her extended family of the loving community of The Holy Cross Episcopal Church: Barbara was a 40-year employee of Bank of America. She will be greatly by those whose lives she touched. Throughout her life, Barbara had a great passion for reading, gardening, and for family. A member of World Changers, she nurtured American Indian children.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in celebration of her life at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 19179 Center Castro Valley on Saturday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name to The Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 19179 Castro Valley, CA 94546, are preferred. PAULO GILBERT B. PAULO Born on San Miguel, Azores Islands, Portugal on March 14, 1909 and died February 26, 2005. His wife, Lillie Paulo, died in 1984.
Gil is survived by his sister, Ambrosia Dias; his daughter, Leah and husband, Richard Meagher; son, Douglas Paulo and wife, Jan. Daughter, Susan Stark, passed away in 2002. His loving grandchildren are Julie Hahn, John and Christopher Meagher and Heidi Haas and his great grandchildren are Matthew and Jason Hahn, Ashley, Zachary, and Michael Meagher. Gil was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Knights of Columbus and Holy Names Society. He was an avid fisherman and loved to gamble.
He was fond of family gatherings. In recent years his homes at Strobridge Court Senior Facility and Rose Gate Assisted Living were a source of great comfort: Services entrusted into the care of SantosRobinson Mortuary, San Leandro. SANTOS ROBINSON MORTUARY 510-483-0123 SANCHEZ FRANCES M. SANCHEZ In San Pablo, February 28. Devoted mother of Alfred, Michael and Steven Sanchez.
Dearest mother-in-law of Gerry Sanchez. Loving grandmother of Curtis, Anthony, Jason, Christina and Gabriel. Great-grandmother of Mica and Koa. A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Age 84.
Prior to being a caregiver, A Mrs. Sanchez worked as a waitress at various local restaurants for 33 years. The Rosary will be held at Guerrero Mortuary Chapel, 407 Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro, Thursday evening at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at St.
Phillip Neri Church, 3108 Van Buren St. in Alameda, on Friday at 10 a.m. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. GUERRERO MORTUARY CHAPEL (510)483-5300 SUMMERIL RALPH LACY "BUD" SUMMERIL JR. Born Los Angeles September 20, 1927, "Bud" passed into rest on February 26, 2005, of heart disease.
He will be greatly missed and forever in the heart of his bride of 57 years, Eileen. Three children, who miss him and love him profoundly, survive him: Stephen (Charlene) of Brentwood, Mark (Stella) of Fremont; and Robin (Linda) of Alameda; grandchildren, Sergio and Brianne, Vicky and Trish; and sister, Shirlee Elftman of San Marino, whom he loved dearly. His father, Ralph Lacy Summeril an Olympic diving coach in 1932, and mother, Marie Curtis, swimming champion and record-holder, predeceased him. Ralph served in World War as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps aboard the USS Midway, attended UCLA, had a 43-year career in auto sales, and resided in Castro Valley for 40 years.
A member of SIRS, he loved to play golf, but most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family, whom he loved dearly and of whom he was very proud. He was the backbone of the family, a great father, friend and influence, and will remain so. Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Spencer's Mortuary, 21228 Redwood Road in Castro Valley, (510) 581-9133. THOMAS HATTIE PEARL THOMAS Passed away on February 25, 2005.
Survived by her sister, brother, brother-in-law, five nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Hattie will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Service will be held Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Whitted-Williams Funeral Home, 5500 Foothill Oakland, CA at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Whitted-Williams Funeral Home, 5500 Foothill Oakland, CA, 5-7 p.m. For more information, please contact: WHITTED-WILLIAMS Funeral Home 510-261-1105 FD-837 WILMER JAMES MICHAEL WILMER Entered into rest at home, February 24, 2005.
He was 56 years old. A NUMMI employee for 20 years and an Instrumental Landing Systems specialist for the FAA, he loved to tease, ride motorcycles, camp, golf and children. Beloved husband of years to Lisa Wilmer of Fremont; loving father of Melinda Wilmer of Jessica Robles of San Jose, Kelsey Eaton of Fremont, James Stone of and Michael Wilmer of Tracy; caring grandfather of Kenneth Stone; dearest brother of Patricia Zakovec (deceased), Robert Wilmer of Odanah, Kenneth Wilmer (Carol) of Odanah, John Wilmer (Fay) of Odanah, David Wilmer of Milwaukee, Rose Wilmer (Ervin) of Odanah, Richard Wilmer of Ashland, and Terri Wilmer (Thomas) of Milwaukee, cherished son of the late James and Mary Jane Wilmer. Family and friends are invited to attend a vigil service Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m., with visitation hours from 3 to 8 p.m., held at BergePappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 5, at 9:15 a.m.
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