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Construction resumes on Aquatic Park playground

Staff
Tuesday May 30, 2000
Phase Two of the construction project for the new playground at Aquatic Park gets under way Wednesday morning, and organizers are reissuing their call for volunteers. -more-

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Tuesday May 30, 2000
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BHS sprinters advance to CIFs

James Wiseman
Tuesday May 30, 2000
Berkeley High track and field coach Darrell Hampton received some criticism for his “big meet” strategy in 2000 – taking it easy in league meets to conserve and strategize for the more prestigious weekend invitationals. -more-

City wants your vote

Judith Scherr
Tuesday May 30, 2000
Repairs to the warm pool, purchase of a portable firefighting system, upgrades to the branch libraries, beautification of the University Avenue median, improving parks maintenance and lighting the streets – all could be placed before Berkeley citizens in November. -more-

Section champion Panthers dominate individual heats

James Wiseman
Tuesday May 30, 2000
After wrapping up the North Coast Section team titles at last weekend’s Bay Shore meet, the ultra-deep St. Mary’s boys and girls track teams already knew they had quantity entering this past weekend’s NCS Meet of Champions. And after winning seven events en route to qualifying 13 athletes for CIFs at Edwards Track Stadium on Saturday, it’s safe to say the Panthers also have plenty of quality. -more-

Rescue heroes will be honored

Marilyn Claessens
Tuesday May 30, 2000
Five police officers will receive letters of commendation from the Berkeley Police Department for their rescue effort in last week’s house fire on Josephine Street. -more-

Search for intelligent life up for award

Staff
Tuesday May 30, 2000
More than 2 million people are helping researchers at UC Berkeley in their search for intelligent signals from space. -more-

‘Funnyhouse’ is personal look at race

John Angell Grant
Tuesday May 30, 2000
SAN FRANCISCO – A funnyhouse at a carnival contains distorted mirrors where the viewer’s reflection is bent in unexpected and eerie ways. -more-

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Musical day camp for youth offered

Staff
Tuesday May 30, 2000
Stage Door Conservatory, a musical theater day camp with three unique programs for kids and teens, will run June 19-August 11 at the Epworth United Methodist Church. -more-

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