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The City of Oakley's Weekly e-Newsletter
May 27th/ Volume 2 Issue 13
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Oakley's Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, TOMORROW Saturday, May 28th at 10:30 a.m.
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 The City of Oakley will hold its fifth Annual Memorial Day Observance Ceremony on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at the Civic Center Park, 3231 Main Street beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Oakley's program will include the Presentation of Colors, performance from the Freedom High School Choir, a student decoration of the memorial wreath, 3-volley salute, taps, and more! The event's Memorial Day address will be delivered by Gene Stonebarger. Stonebarger is a long-time Oakley resident who served in WWII as part of the Army Air Corps, the military aviation arm that preceded the establishment of the United States Air Forces (USAF) in 1947. Through his daughter, Stonebarger will share memories of old Oakley, as well as his assignments during the Second World War as a member of the 490th Bombardment Squadron also know as the "Burma Bridge Busters."
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 The newest issue of the Oak Leaf newsletter is out and will be delivered to your doorstep within the Oakley Press newspaper on June 3rd.
Within you'll find information about Measure K, our recent recognition as a Playful City, upcoming events, the new Strategic Plan, efforts to improve traffic flow and more!
To access it now click here.
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Heart of Oakley Historical Photo Exhibit
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The City of Oakley is working on a historical art exhibit as part of the 2016 Heart of Oakley Festival. We are asking residents to submit their photos of Oakley prior to incorporation in 1999. We ask that you include a brief description including the location, year taken, names of those in the photo and the photographer's name. Residents can submit their photos online by clicking here. If you are unable to submit your photo online call Lindsey at 925-625-7042 or email bruno@ci.oakley.ca.us.
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A Message From Chief Thorsen: Don't Text and Drive
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When fully aware and focused, the average person takes about a 2.5 seconds to perceive a threat, and respond to it. As an example, when driving it takes the average person about 2.5 seconds to see a hazard and apply the brakes of their car. At 40 miles per hour, that car will travel about 150 feet before it begins to slow. That's half of a football field! If your texting, talking on the phone or are in some other way distracted imagine how much further you may travel before taking evasive action.
Last month, our traffic enforcement team partnered with our neighboring cities to participate in a distracted driving awareness campaign. Officers paid special attention to vehicles looking for drivers who were driving while texting or talking on their phones. Several folks received citations for these violations. Avoid these citations by joining the Police Chief to stop! If you need to make a call, use a hands free device. If no device is available, pull to a safe location at the side of the road and send your texts or have your conversation. Please join the Chief in making our roads a safer place for all of us!
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On the June 7th ballot, Oakley voters will be asked to weigh in regarding Measure K. City of Oakley is asking voters if they would support a ballot measure that, if successful, in meeting the 2/3's threshold, would generate the funds necessary for the construction and operation of a new 20,000 square foot library and learning center space. For more information about Measure K visit: www.ci.oakley.ca.us.
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At the Tuesday, May 24th Meeting of the City Council/City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting the Council:
- Welcomed Oakley Elementary School student, Alizea Marin who led the Pledge of Allegiance
- Received an update regarding the Oakley Library by Library Manager Andrea Freyler
- Presented Recreation Manager with a Proclamation recognizing Oakley's having been honored as a Playful City
- Proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month
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City Hall Business Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm and Fridays from 8am-5pm
City Hall is closed the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month
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