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LEAGUE MEMBERS AND STAFF MOURN THE LOSS OF <br /> BOARD MEMBER RIJTH VREELAND <br />Members and staff of the League of California Trail. The walk will begin at 12:15 p.m. at the foot of <br />Cities were deeply saddened this week by the news Municipal Wharf II, off Del Monte Avenue at Figueroa <br />of board member Ruth Vreel~d's tragic death last Street. <br />Sunday in an automobile accidunt. Vreeland was a <br />member of the city council in the City of Monterey. The Vreeland family suggests that memodal ' <br />She had also given generously of her time and contributions be sent to the Monterey Library Trust <br />energies to the League for many years, in many Fund, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940. For <br />capacities, including the last 14 years as a member more information, view the City of Monterey press <br />of the League board of directors, release: http://www, monterey.org/release/2004/ <br /> newsreleaseO40128.html. <br />"Vreeland's personal warmth and generosity <br />touched everyone with whom she came in contact," <br />said Ron Loveddge, Mayor of the City of Riverside <br />and President of the League board of directors. "She <br />was a former schoolteacher, who never forgot the DON'T MISS THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF <br />important 'kindergarten lessons' of treating every WESTERN CITYMAGAZINE! <br />person with respect, no matter how heated the <br />debate or intense one's feelings might be." Content includes: <br /> <br />"Ruth has been an inspiration to many people, · Fund-Raising Ethics, a look at ethical <br />across many generations," said Monterey Mayor Dan considerations for local officials who are <br />Albert. "She lived with great joy and passion. She asked to help raise funds for a worthy cause; <br />had a smile and kind word for everyone she met, and <br />gave 200% to every task she undertook. · Seven Reasons to Protect Local Gov- <br /> emment Through the League's 2004 Ballot <br />"Her contributions to the community and City Initiative, by League President Ron Loveddge; <br />organization are numerous. Her dedication and <br />commitment were unmatched. She was a loyal and · Economies, Efficiencies and Darned <br />tireless patron of Monterey, who gave of herself that Good Ideas in public works and infrastructure <br />this community might be a better place." <br /> · Information about Sister Cities Intema- <br />"She brought to the League a passion for public tional, which provides tangible benefits to <br />policy, and a clear, unwavering commitment to the many California communities in the areas of <br />idea that democracy begins at home, in our cities economic development, youth exchanges, <br />and our communities," said League Executive the arts and the celebration of community <br />Director Chds McKenzie. diversity, and how to join SCI for 50 pement <br /> off the regular membership fee; <br />"A Monterey Tribute to Ruth Vreeland" will be held <br />this Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. at Monterey Bay · How the City of Westminster turned a <br />Park- Window on the Bay, across from Lake. El <br />Estero in Monterey. catastrophe into a money-saving opportunity; <br /> <br /> · Award-winning projects in public works <br />Federal, state and local officials, past and from Los Angeles, Folsom and Santa Clarita; <br />present, will later join family and friends in recogniz- <br />lng the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of <br /> · And more! <br />Council Member Vreeland in a community walk on <br />Saturday, Jan. 31, along the Monterey Bay Coastal , <br /> <br />Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 3 <br /> <br /> <br />