Month: January 2005

  • Assaults & Altercations

    In the Daily Journal today, some of the comings and goings… You don't say!!!

    An assault occurred at Fanny and Alexanders at 1108 Burlingame Ave. at 12:46 p.m. Saturday

    Physical fight. A physical fight occurred at Blush at 261 California Drive at 1:49 a.m. Friday.

    Arrest. An intoxicated driver was arrested after leaving Blush at 261 California Drive at 1:27 a.m. Friday.

    Arrest. An intoxicated driver was arrested near the corner of Broadway and Carolan at 12:54 a.m. Friday

    Hopefully these are not examples of the "tipping point" but are mere New Year celebrations!

    – Written by Fiona

  • Safeway seeks dddddddirection!

    The Daily Journal reports that at last night's council meeting it was acknowledged that Safeway had written a letter to Council asking for ddddddddddddddddddddirection! What again?

    (1) They will not plan a mixed-use development without clear support from the Council and merchants

    (2) Safeway had not been consulted by Ionescu and they have not seen Dreilings plans

    (3) The letter signed by Safeway says that "Safeway has a lot of experience doing mixed use projects nationwide"

    The plans were not discussed at last night's meeting because "Safeway was not prepared" but the new mayor said "City Council ought to give direction to Safeway, and should discuss it at its next meeting – January 18".

    Put in on your calendar, Safeway.

    – Written by Fiona

  • Community Gatepath Collection for Senior Focus

    Attendees at Mills-Peninsula Health Services' Senior Focus Alzheimer's and Adult Day Health Programs (located in Burlingame) enjoyed a wealth of gifts this holiday season, thanks to adults with disabilities who participate in Community Gatepath programs.

    Last month, Gatepath participants delivered the bounty collected during a special holiday effort this fall, which netted men's and women's socks, travel kits, handkerchiefs, large print playing cards, photo albums, eye glass cases, and 2005 wall calendars (see photograph). The collection is part of Gatepath's ongoing goal to enable adults with disabilities to contribute to the well-being of communities where they live.

    We wanted to do something nice for local seniors, to get them things they could really use this Christmas. Thanks to our generous staff and others who dropped things off at Gatepath's offices, we've been able to do that,? said Laura Lorenger, a Gatepath participant.

    Added Maureen Dunn, Senior Focus director: This collection was a complete surprise. Gatepath approached us about seeing how they could help our seniors. We're delighted with the gifts, and our seniors will be as well.?

    Community Gatepath enables children and adults with disabilities to achieve their full potential in health and work and to live as fully integrated members of the community.

    – Written by mfctalk

  • A Pipe Dream

    Some exciting news in the San Mateo Daily Journal today to start the new year … a letter of intent will be signed in two weeks for one of the items on my wish list!

    The Burlingame Historical Society will be housing a museum in the Burlingame Avenue train station which will celebrate the rich history of Burlingame and Hillsborough. Of course there is always a challenge … to raise money for maintenance and operations. So many residents have been excited at the prospect of a Burlingame/Hillsborough museum that hopefully this will be a minor challenge!

    We have to thank Russ Cohen, the Society's president, who thought the Train Station museum was just "a pipe dream" and who is making this dream a reality.

    – Written by Fiona

  • Presentation to our Students

    This Monday's council meeting will include a presentation to the Burlingame High School Football Team for the Central Coast Section Championship.

    Our students are awesome. We put so much pressure on them to work hard, stay off booze and drugs, drive carefully, volunteer, have a job, be kind to their sisters and brothers, go to college and play fair. And even be nice to their parents once in awhile!

    It is great to recognize the Panthers and their coach for a successful year on the football field!

    – Written by Fiona

  • farewell to fuchs

    Today's edition of the San Mateo Times features the supposed last column by Jerry Fuchs. He recognizes many officials along the Peninsula. He mentions several Burlingamer's including Rosalie OMahony, Joe Galligan and Mike Coffey. He tips his hat to Mike Coffey for "his dedication and committment". Historically, Fuchs never cared much for factual accuracy. His last column is apparently no exception. Coffey has missed numerous committee assignments-in fact he serves the least of all the council as far as committee assignments go; he spends much of his time in Florida; he is not a homeowner in the town in which he governs…this is committment and dedication? I think not.

    – Written by Russ Cohen

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