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Veteran outreach
The Pleasanton Public Library is set Monday to host the VA Palo Alto Mobile Medical Outreach team to help facilitate exams, consultations and referrals for enrolled veterans from throughout the Tri-Valley area.
“Veterans uncertain of their benefits eligibility are encouraged to visit as requirements have changed, and VA health care may complement current medical coverage. VA representatives will provide information to veterans, spouses, caregivers, family members and survivors, and assist with veteran enrollment for VA care,” city officials said.
Veterans are asked to bring their military discharge papers (Form DD-214) and a list of current medications.
The Veterans Connect @ the Library event is set to run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday (Dec. 19) in the library parking lot at 400 Old Bernal Ave. For more information, contact the library by phone at 925-931-3400, ext. 4, or by email at information@pleasantonlibrary.zendesk.com.
Dublin city awards
Dublin city officials are now soliciting nominations for the city’s annual community awards, including 2022 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Organization of the Year.
The awards are open to any individual or group who contributed to improve the quality of life in Dublin during the year (provided they have not been a winner in the previous three years, and for the youth award are currently in the first through 12th grade).
“Those judging the entries will be looking at the individual or the organization’s accomplishments in the past year, and how they have served the Dublin community; extraordinary challenges they’ve faced in performing their service to the community; and support they may have received from the community in order to provide their service,” city officials said.
Nominations for the community awards are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 13. Mayor Melissa Hernandez can also select a Mayor’s Award winner and a Mayor’s Legacy Award recipient. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Feb. 22 at the Shannon Community Center.
To submit a nomination, go to www.dublin.ca.gov/vre.
Bye, Matsjo
The Pleasanton Police Department is bidding adieu to retiring K-9 Matsjo after nearly six years with the department. The Belgian Malinois worked alongside human Officer Tim Martens.
“During his career, Matsjo demonstrated his unique capabilities at community events, and his strong drive and keen sense of smell led to the apprehension of numerous criminal offenders and the location of illegal narcotics throughout the Tri-Valley,” PPD officials said. “We appreciate Matsjo for his many contributions to our community and wish him an enjoyable retirement. Congrats!”
