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by Melissa
Sat Jun 25, 2005 7:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 4th of July Low down
Replies: 117
Views: 77641

Gee, wern't they in the budget?.
by Melissa
Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Discussion (all Wal-Mart related posts go here now)
Replies: 252
Views: 2555076

I agree. This should have been a community vote to begin with...
by Melissa
Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:36 pm
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: NEIGHBORHOOD NOISE ORDINANCE?
Replies: 5
Views: 16617

I am all for knowing this as well. I like to enjoy my backyard as well, and the other day, my neighbor kids a few doors down behind me had some horrible profanity type of cd going FULL BLAST. This was not music or that horrible rap music, this was literally a cd with F*** Y*** and similar. I yelled ...
by Melissa
Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:59 am
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: Saying Hello
Replies: 11
Views: 10484

ACPDRochester

I lost you card that you gave my friend and I last week. Remember us? You responded to the car that was doing 60 on my street. Anyway, we are still very interested in the Neighborhood Watch program and would like to get in touch with you about that. Please email me your info on the program. Thanks, ...
by Melissa
Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Eagle's lack of Style
Replies: 40
Views: 23266

I received my Eagle in my driveway ( I don't pay for a subscription) the other day. I glanced at the front page and noticed that it was already news that had been printed in all other papers as well as the Eagle itself. Straight up to the recycle bin I took it. I really dislike this paper, the way t...
by Melissa
Tue May 24, 2005 8:02 am
Forum: Question and Answer
Topic: Chili Cook-off
Replies: 4
Views: 4675

I think this is an awesome idea! My Uncle in Belmont started an annual chili cookoff there many many years ago, and it really brought everyone in to have a great time!
The 4th of July forum is an ideal place to have it! I'll be a Judge!!
by Melissa
Tue May 17, 2005 12:56 pm
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: Bicycle Safety
Replies: 7
Views: 7911

That's awesome! I would be more than happy to help in any way I could...
by Melissa
Tue May 17, 2005 8:06 am
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: Bicycle Safety
Replies: 7
Views: 7911

I would never have expected this to happen over night. Thanks for your reply- 8)
by Melissa
Sun May 15, 2005 10:39 pm
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: Bicycle Safety
Replies: 7
Views: 7911

Bicycle Safety

I just had a suggestion or wondered if this exists...a bicycle safety course for kids. With the growing community and all, I just wondered if this would be an option the police dept or city would ever pursue. We teach our kids the best we can here in our streets, at the parking lot at the school, et...
by Melissa
Wed May 11, 2005 10:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 4th of July Low down
Replies: 117
Views: 77641

Hey Cori! You were up at the podium at City Council whining how you need the council members to provide a "paper trail" on their expenses weren't you? Well, where's yours? Where's your budget?
by Melissa
Tue May 10, 2005 8:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 4th of July Low down
Replies: 117
Views: 77641

Paul, I also hope you would place a stop payment. I couldn't believe the articles. They deserve NOTHING! I only imagine that from this poing on they will have trouble raising anything...
by Melissa
Tue May 10, 2005 7:58 pm
Forum: ACPD Community Forum
Topic: Safeway Stop Signs
Replies: 2
Views: 5225

I have the same question - my issue is the stop sign leading from the Donaldson Way parking lot to the outer lot. NOBODY stops at this sign and it is dangerous for the kids. I teach my kids to always look at the eyes of the driver. If he doesn't look at you then he can't see you. Anyway. I have hear...
by Melissa
Sun Apr 17, 2005 9:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: American Canyon Eyesores- A list of EYESORES that need help
Replies: 70
Views: 66373

Well, yes, I have noticed a change at the park and ride lot at 80. But that is the CHP not AM CAN police. I don't want to make it seem that all I do is complain, that is certainly not the case. I just feel that this is the perfect forum to vent what happens and how I feel. I and a lot of other peopl...
by Melissa
Fri Apr 15, 2005 6:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: American Canyon Eyesores- A list of EYESORES that need help
Replies: 70
Views: 66373

I have a complaint about the eyesore issue. So, someone is calling the police dept about cars that are parked in excess of 72 hours on our street. Our street extends across Elliott. OK, I support this. My car gets red tagged for being parked legally in front of my house. Now mind you, I usually park...
by Melissa
Tue Mar 08, 2005 11:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: online community
Replies: 4
Views: 3069

Issa, I think you do a great job with this website! I agree that maybe the Post or the Echo could write a little something about this site! I love the issues that pop up here and the bantor that goes with it. I have told a lot of people about Americancanyon.com.
LOVE IT!
by Melissa
Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Crime in Am Can
Replies: 45
Views: 28375

Well, I never said they shouldn't take a break, never said they need to be parked out front of my home. No thanks, I don't need a scanner and why attack me on this issue? This is a public forum and I am well within my rights to discuss certain issues. (OOps, I used the word rights, that will stir so...
by Melissa
Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: Crime in Am Can
Replies: 45
Views: 28375

Gee, Sorry! Drinking coffee at Starbucks vs. patroling nrighborhoods that need a bit more police attention. Where WAS my mind when I said that! I have complained to the police about certain things that happen in my neighborhood and I will continue to do so until I see that they care AT ALL! The reas...
by Melissa
Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Drive by egging
Replies: 16
Views: 8703

The simple point everyone has missed is that egged on is contributing to a problem that is becoming increassingly obvious in the newer home areas... YARD CARS ! ! ! People park these works in progress everywhere and leave them during the "I'll fix that" phase of a car's life.... This phas...
by Melissa
Fri Mar 04, 2005 6:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: Crime in Am Can
Replies: 45
Views: 28375

I don't know, maybe residents are speaking out a little more on what's going on here. I just thought I'd post what happened to us and what we found out yesterday... Now I KNOW this isn't Am Can, but Am Can residents do park here... The park and ride area at 80 and Am Can Rd. Earlier, in Dec., my hus...
by Melissa
Sun Feb 27, 2005 10:20 am
Forum: Question and Answer
Topic: Anyone know a good dentist?
Replies: 10
Views: 10077

I went to see Dr Villa a few weeks ago as a new patient. I had been seen regularly by Dr. Bennett in Napa. I didn't want to drive that far if I didn't have to...I felt the staff were very pleasant. Dr Villa was nice enough. My kids and hubby felt the same way. ALthough..... My husband and I haven't ...
by Melissa
Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: Planning commission sucks
Replies: 14
Views: 6194

Just to set the record straight, Stacy does have children, 3 of them and one is 15 years old. Just last week, I had my husband break up a fist fight after the school bus left the stop on Rio Del Mar. We stopped and the boy had a bloody nose. We waited with him till his father came to get him. He als...
by Melissa
Wed Jan 26, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Today's AC Eagle
Replies: 30
Views: 16222

I second the #2 poster! Can't stand the negativity Hankins has written.
by Melissa
Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Discussion (all Wal-Mart related posts go here now)
Replies: 252
Views: 2555076

Hey AmCan06, Please tell us how it would be if YOU were Mayor. What would you do for our City? You have so much to add, why not get it all out? Seriously, I am interested... Who would you do away with, how would you fix the school problem, the traffic problem, etc. What is your solution to fix commu...
by Melissa
Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Beautiful New Grammar School in AC
Replies: 15
Views: 6527

Absolutely! I moved into a neighborhood just so that my daughters could attend Donaldson Way. I only moved a mile. I also am furious that only a select few "volunteers" were able to attend this meeting. Had I known, I would have gone. You can bet I will be at the meeting on Thursday. Our C...
by Melissa
Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Discussion (all Wal-Mart related posts go here now)
Replies: 252
Views: 2555076

Well, maybe everyone has decided that "mudslinging" isn't the way to go . It looks kinda like after American Canyon lost Philip West, the community has been a little nicer to one another. Life's too short. As far as Cindy is concerned - she is awesome! We still support her, there is no rea...
by Melissa
Sun Jan 09, 2005 9:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Beautiful New Grammar School in AC
Replies: 15
Views: 6527

Well, I wouldn't go as far as Jealous... I will however be so happy when that school opens. Then, the congestion, the terrible congestion will be relieved at Donaldson and Napa Junction. I actually drove by today showing my Mom the new houses and how horribly close they are to each other! I am glad ...
by Melissa
Tue Dec 21, 2004 2:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Discussion (all Wal-Mart related posts go here now)
Replies: 252
Views: 2555076

I think that Barnes and Noble would be a great addition, or something like them. Also, I was thinking that Trader Joes would be wonderful al well. They are not very expensive and offer more of a selection of organic foods and items you really can't get at Safeway. I don't think that walmart would &q...
by Melissa
Sat Dec 18, 2004 10:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: New Mayor...
Replies: 2
Views: 2350

I am glad we have change. Things were going in the wrong direction...
by Melissa
Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: All I Want For Christmas???
Replies: 5
Views: 3451

My wishes for, in addition to the West Family, are for my friends in Elk Grove... Tony is father to 4 girls and husband to Michelle. He was just shipped of to Iraq 3 weeks ago. My prayers are that his family stays strong and positive for however long it takes. And to let them know that we are always...
by Melissa
Wed Nov 03, 2004 7:53 am
Forum: General
Topic: Planning commission sucks
Replies: 14
Views: 6194

Stacy is just that, Stacy.

Well, if you have been to ANY City Council or Planning Commission meeting or ANYTHING about the WAlmart, you would know FOR SURE who Stacy is. She is not shy.
by Melissa
Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: November 2004 City Council Candidates Discussion
Replies: 69
Views: 51563

See how things are spread as rumors because of lack of information. Actually the Mayor has received numerous letters warning of Brown Act violations. The only reason anybody knew about the one the Parks Commission received is because Cindy appealed it. She was told to disregard it, but believing it ...
by Melissa
Wed Aug 18, 2004 9:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Interested in moving to American Canyon!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10795

Anonymous wrote:move to vacaville

Again with the bad attitude... What's up?
by Melissa
Fri Jul 16, 2004 10:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Discussion (all Wal-Mart related posts go here now)
Replies: 252
Views: 2555076

Issa, my Husband says he hears there will be some sort of vote on this topic at the end of this month... Do you know what that vote is about? Is there a way to got a hold of these petitions and physically go door to door? We have got to make sure this doesn't happen. Also, where do you get these &qu...
by Melissa
Wed Jul 14, 2004 8:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Discussion (all Wal-Mart related posts go here now)
Replies: 252
Views: 2555076

Wal-Mart Discussion (all Wal-Mart related posts go here now)

So, what did everyone think of this Open House Meeting? Did it change your mind? They say that traffic won't be a problem with all they are planning, but i'm sorry, I just don't think that one more traffic light is going to help the congestion! LOL.
I am still very much against it...
by Melissa
Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Interested in moving to American Canyon!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10795

Moving to American Canyon

My husband and I moved here from Marin in 2000. We were very impressed with this City. Even with the growth so rapid, it still offers us a "small town feeling". I feel like everywhere I go, there is someone I know, and everyone has so far been wonderful! I have had wonderful experience wit...
by Melissa
Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Concerned about lack of Recreation for kids in Am Can!
Replies: 3
Views: 3778

Concerned about lack of Recreation for kids in Am Can!

You know, I signed my daughter up for the Tiny Tots Sports Camp. I am very dissappointed to find that it has been cancelled. I am so frustrated at the lack of concern that Am Can parents are showing by not supporting these "Camps". There MUST be at least 10 kids that are aged 5-7 that need...