OPINION smart, slow growth is going to be very important as our city and community explore the ways and means to add more housing and more people in the next few years. Karla is supportive of Pleasanton’s heritage neighborhoods and our historic downtown, without which our town could lose much of the charm and character that we all love. Karla is supportive of maintaining our hillsides and trees as open space. Karla is an independent candidate, not obligated to any one group of people or any one organization. Karla will work hard for all of us, will remain open to conversations with everyone, and will seek to share views and opinions from all of the community. And Karla is smart, she has done her research. We support Karla Brown for City Council and ask you to support her also. Please go to Karla’s website, www.voteforKarla.com, if you want more information. Fred and Bonnie Krichbaum
Thanks, Mr. Grantham Dear Editor, Ten years ago, Jon Grantham arrived as Director of Bands at Amador Valley High School, and now he is the 2012 PUSD Teacher of the Year. The Amador Friends of Music (AFM) is hosting “Thanks a Thousand!” — saluting Mr. Grantham for being a positive force in the lives of nearly 1,000 students. Current and former students, families, friends, colleagues and AFM members are asked to send a thank you, memory, or special photo, for a “Book of 1000 Thanks!” A template and instructions are available at http://bit.ly/VKmoKB. On Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m., ceremonies to honor Mr. Grantham wil be held at the Amador Valley High stadium, including a runthrough of the 2012 field show, a presentation of the “Book of 1000 Thanks!” — and an exciting appearance by a surprise guest. All are invited to attend this free event. Questions? Call Sally at 5185916. Student and family lives have been forever changed by the excellent teaching of Mr. Grantham. He deserves “1000 Thanks” — and more. Marilyn M. Palowitch, Amador Friends of Music Alumni
Cook-Kallio for mayor Dear Editor, I am pleased to recommend Cheryl Cook-Kallio for mayor. As a City Council member, Cheryl has worked effectively for Pleasanton residents, both in the city and the region. She has fought for public park access to Pleasanton’s southeast hills, drafted plans to eliminate traffic congestion, and developed sensible measures to assure our city’s long-term fiscal stability and economic prosperity. About to retire after many years as an awardwinning high school teacher, Cheryl appreciates the priority our community places on quality schools, and she understands the value of city-school district cooperation to support education excellence for Pleasanton’s children and families. Cheryl welcomes input from all Pleasanton residents with varying
viewpoints, and always responds to calls and emails. When it comes to controversy, she strives to build community consensus rather than taking sides. She has the experience, temperament and passion to lead our very active, civic-minded community. Vote Cheryl Cook-Kallio for mayor of Pleasanton. Becky Dennis, Pleasanton Council Member 1993-2002
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Thorne for Mayor Dear Editor, Jerry Thorne is the ideal candidate for mayor of Pleasanton. His vast public service record in Pleasanton qualifies him to be the mayor of Pleasanton. As a member of the City Council, he has been an effective, responsible and decisive thinker. In addition, his strong and experienced voice has helped bring more consensus and cooperation to the Pleasanton City Council. Please join me in voting for Jerry Thorne for mayor of Pleasanton on Nov. 6. John O’Neill
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