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Broker Associate JEB BING 4167 First Street, Pleasanton Gina Piper Publisher Gina Channell-Allen and daughter Ashleigh wave from the Pleasanton 925-846-5624 Weekly parade car while Editor Jeb Bing jumped out of the car to take this photo. Crematory Privately Owned 925 462 9175 Kirk Allen was the driver again this year. & Operated FD#429 start planning the 2012 parade. [email protected] DRE# 01201349 What a parade! When Dutchover took charge, the Pleasanton Chamber of Com- iding in the Pleasanton merce had turned over its parade Weekly convertible in last responsibilities to the new Pleasan- RSaturday night’s Christmas ton Downtown Association (PDA). parade, I had a different perspec- At that time, the parade was held tive on this annual event that now on a Thursday evening with the is in its 40th year. Sitting with city-sponsored tree-lighting cer- Gina Channell-Allen, this newspa- emony following. At Dutchover’s per’s publisher and president, we recommendation, the running of were among the record-high num- the two separate events was com- ber of 2,600 people who walked, bined and the parade and tree- rode and marched in the parade lighting were moved to Saturday along Main Street. We saw many to accommodate a growing num- of the 25,000 who were shoulder- ber of commuters who had trouble to-shoulder all along the parade coming back home in time for the route, cheering, waving and toot- parade on a weeknight. At that ing horns. Some wore Christmas time, with the city government hats; many wore colorful holiday involved, the name was changed clothing as they watched the more to the more politically-correct than 90 entries (our car was No. Hometown Holiday Parade. From 48). The drawback for us is that as its early days with no more than the parade passed by, we were in 40 entries and a crowd of 800 the middle, but we never saw the parade-watchers, the event has be- parade ourselves. come the largest in the Valley. As we moved south on Main Dutchover counts on 115 vol- Street, I had a chance to tip my unteers to serve on his event staff, Christmas hat to Brian Dutchover, starting with lining up the entries who has volunteered hundreds in the Amador Valley High School of hours as the parade chairman parking lot and making sure that for the last 18 years. Dutchover, each steps off quickly as sched- Salon Opens who with his father Al owns and uled. Everyone loves a parade, on Sat., Dec. 10th. operates Dutchover & Associates, he says, but not when there are Please attend the Grand Opening Party a landscape architecture firm in block-long gaps. The Pleasanton Pleasanton, assumed the duties on Fri., Dec. 9th from 4pm to 6pm. parade is known for its fast pace, Discounted coupons will be distributed at that of putting on the annual parade starting at 5:30 p.m. sharp and time and also you could win an iPad or GalaxyTab in 1994 with the late Ed Kinney. ending in time for everyone to when you particiate in the draw during Al Dutchover, by the way, was gather near the Museum On Main the Grand Opening Party. the city’s landscape architect until where the city’s mayor and Santa Prop. 13 caused the city to drop flip the switch to light the “Holi- the position and Al started his day” (Christmas) tree. Lighting ex- Next time. Save time. 6766 Bernal Ave., #540 own business. perts are on hand to make sure the Use Android App In front of new Safeway Each year, Brian Dutchover as- lights power on when the switch or iPhone App Pleasanton, CA 94566 sembles a team of specialists, all is pulled and that microphones are 925.484.2547 volunteers, to take charge of every in place for choral groups to sing for online Check-In. aspect of the event. They’ll have a carols and for Santa to wish every- Over 3000 Salons in the US/Canada. M-F 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm wrap-up meeting next week to re- one a Merry Christmas. view this year’s event and then take So do all of us at the Pleasanton a breather until next July, when they Weekly. N $6.99haircut $6.99 haircut offer expires: 1/31/12 offer expires: 1/31/12 Not valid with any other offers. Limit one Not valid with any other offers. Limit one About the Cover coupon per customer. At participating salons. coupon per customer. At participating salons. Sarah Williams cuts ﬂeece for blankets; her efforts have resulted in 10,000 donated blankets over the past four years after she was inspired to help foster youths by giving them something cuddly of their own. Photo courtesy PW-FP PW-FP of Cindy Williams. Design by Lili Cao. Vol. XII, Number 48

Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 9, 2011ÊU Page 3 Streetwise TOM CLANCY ASKED AROUND TOWN "LINDS 3HADES Does your family have any holiday 3HUTTERS traditions? An epic cast of ANDMOREx Clancy’s All-Stars Tiffany Karaiyan face their greatest Over 20 years of Marketing challenge ever in We have a big get-together on Christmas s%XCEPTIONAL Eve and have a themed white elephant gift #USTOMER3ERVICE exchange. We draw names, and everyone LOCKED ON s(IGHEST1UALITY that is able to come for Christmas Eve par- 0RODUCTS ticipates. This year’s theme is beverages. s'REAT3ELECTIONS

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Nikki Trucco Student My mom’s birthday is on Christmas Eve, so we usually go out with friends to Hana Japan and then celebrate at their house afterward. We also bake peanut butter cookies with chocolate kisses on top every year, and on Christmas morning we open our presents and go to my grandma’s house.

Christina Cardenas Photographer On Christmas Eve, the kids get to open one present, and we make the rounds visiting family that night so that we are able to stay home and have special family time on Christmas morning. We also have a tradition of having chicken enchiladas for Christmas dinner, and we all really look forward to that meal.

—Compiled by Kerry Nally

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Page 4ÊUÊDecember 9, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Three on Pleasanton City Council Send us your Santa photos to rotate vice mayor’s duties in 2012 Have your kiddies visited McGovern opts out; Sullivan slams mayor Santa yet? If you took a photo you’d like to share, send it BY JEB BING eligible to on the council, adding that to us at dciardelli@pleasanton- Pleasanton Mayor Jennifer Hosterman side- seek the Hosterman has refused to ap- weekly.com. Please write “Santa stepped the concern over appointing a possible mayor’s point her again. She said she photo” in the subject line, and mayoral candidate to the post of vice mayor for post so isn’t about to have the honor we ask that photos be at least 2012 on Tuesday night by agreeing to rotate the should now for only a quarter of the 500K. And, yes, we are also post on a quarterly basis. not have year. considering pets. Councilman Jerry Thorne, who along with the vice “I had a lot to give to this Include the names of the Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio, has an- mayor’s community, only to be shut children in the photo and the nounced he’s a candidate for the mayor’s job position out,” McGovern said. “All parents, where you ran into in the next November’s municipal election, on a year- Jennifer Matt Cindy of these years I was never Santa, where you live, where suggested rotating the vice mayor’s assignment long basis Hosterman Sullivan McGovern selected and I don’t want to the children attend school, and so that no candidate would have a political either. be vice mayor now. anything else you think might advantage during the full year. Hosterman is But the plan miffed McGovern, who said the Sullivan agreed, adding that, like McGovern, be interesting in the caption. termed out next November after serving eight vice mayor appointment should go back to a he’s been on the council seven years and only We plan to use the photos in years as mayor. yearly rotation basis, pointing out that it should appointed as vice mayor once. our Dec. 23 issue. In supporting Thorne’s recommendation, be Sullivan’s turn to serve. “It’s been rotated between Jerry and Cheryl Hosterman said that the other two on the coun- She said she was appointed to the vice mayor’s Trust fund for cil, Cindy McGovern and Matt Sullivan, also are post only once in the seven years she’s been See MAYORS on Page 6 Johansen girls A trust fund has been set up to benefit of the two daughters of Jared Johansen, a 2003 grad- Community uate of Amador Valley High who unexpectedly died Nov. Foundation honors 30. He is survived by his wife Tiffany, 17-month old Reese, and another daughter due Pleasanton Weekly in January; parents Alan and Christy Johansen; and brothers Named ‘Community Champion’ Nick and Nate. for Holiday Fund contributions Send donations to: The Jared Johansen Legacy Trust, 405 Boulder Court, Suite 400, The Tri-Valley Community Foundation pre- Pleasanton 94566, or donate sented the Pleasanton Weekly with its “Com- online at www.jaredjohansen- munity Champion” award Wednesday for the legacy.com. newspaper’s annual Holiday Fund program that raises funds for local nonprofit organizations. Guided art walk The Weekly was one of five “Champions” recognized by the Foundation at an awards cer- Residents can take a free emony at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. guided walking tour next Sat- In making the award, David Rice, president urday to view sculptures and and chief executive of the foundation, said the murals that are among the Pleasanton Weekly’s annual Holiday Fund “has 17 works of art in downtown raised awareness of the human needs in the Pleasanton. The tour will be led Tri-Valley and has raised more than $1 million by Nancy and Gary Harrington, to support local charities since its inception who have donated much of the nine years ago.” funding for the city’s public art DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI The award was accepted by Gina Channell- through their Another HAPPY The new energy-efficient light system in the Pleasanton library keeps the building bright and comfortable Allen, president and publisher of the Pleasanton program, which stands for “An- for the many patrons on Monday afternoon. Weekly, and Jeb Bing, the newspaper’s editor. other Harrington Art Partner- Others who were recognized at the founda- ship Piece for You.” tion’s first annual Community Champions pro- To take the two-hour tour, gram were: meet the Harringtons at 9 a.m. New improved library lighting ■ Bob Tucknott, a local electrical contractor who Dec. 17 in the Civic Center recently completed his 1,000th “Angel Flight” to parking lot at 200 Old Bernal transport seriously ill patients to distant hospitals. Ave. Maps will be provided list- to save 46% in energy use ■ Bruce Campbell, a “master gardener” who ing current art installations and created the “Garden of Grace,” a community giving information about pos- System continually adjusts for usage and daylight garden in Livermore that grows huge quantities sible future acquisitions. of food to feed low-income families through or- The tour is part of the World BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI chosen for the first upgrade because it used ganizations such as Open Heart Kitchen and the Walk to Wellness Saturday se- Check out the lights at the Pleasanton Pub- the most energy. Asbury United Methodist Church. ries of walks, which were held lic Library. Recently installed wireless controls The installation was done by Adura Tech- ■ 1st United Services Credit Union, the in city parks and other public automatically adjust the lighting based on nologies, a company out of San Francisco that original credit union serving Alameda County locations every week in 2011. how many people are in the library and the specializes in wireless lighting controls and employees, which has a long track record of The Dec. 17 walk will be on amount of natural daylight. The new system energy management systems. charitable giving in support of education and paved sidewalks, suitable for will reduce the amount of energy used in the “The Adura Wireless Lighting Control Sys- health care, and that has been a huge sup- strollers or wheelchairs. library by 46%. tem offers a great solution to the unusual porter of local charities since opening its office “The space stays bright and comfortable challenges presented by libraries,” said Mark in Pleasanton. throughout the day and evening with no ef- Golan, Adura CEO. “Adura’s proven technol- ■ Dana Dornsife, who founded the Lazarex fort and is reducing library operating costs,” ogy is nimble enough to meet the lighting Cancer Foundation, a nationwide charity head- Corrections said Julie Farnsworth, director of Pleasanton needs of a public facility with multiple uses.” quartered in Danville. The Lazarex Foundation The Weekly desires to correct Library Services. Libraries have difficultly using lighting con- provides financial assistance to terminally ill all signiﬁcant errors. To request Pleasanton made it a priority to replace or trols, such as occupancy sensors, because the cancer patients who cannot afford the cost of a correction, call the editor upgrade the lighting in all of its public build- sensors typically have to be hard wired to the room or board or the cost to travel long distanc- at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: ings as part of its Climate Action Plan, and the fixtures they control and tall shelving often es to participate in clinical trials of experimental [email protected] 30,300-square-foot library, built in 1987, was See LIBRARY on Page 6 cancer treatments. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 9, 2011ÊU Page 5 NEWS City leaders give ‘thumbs up’ Cops nab bike-riding to affordable apartment plan car burglar Properties set for rezoning could hold 2,300 units Former resident caught with stolen gift cards in high-density apartment complexes BY GLENN WOHLTMANN only because of a fast and effective A former Pleasanton man faces police response but also in large BY JEB BING high-density housing come in re- Tuesday night. charges after an alert resident called part due to an alert resident that The Pleasanton Planning Com- sponse to state and court-ordered The city won’t build any of the 9-1-1 to report a prowler near his alerted officers to suspicious activ- mission and City Council wrapped requirements that Pleasanton pro- housing, but the council’s final car. ity in his neighborhood. up more than a year of com- vide more housing for low- to very- approval of the land use changes Anthony Dicorti, 26, was taken Among other recent auto bur- munity meetings, public hearings low income tenants along with expected at its January meeting into custody in the early morning glaries was the theft of a new and studies Tuesday night on a more moderately priced housing. will make the properties avail- hours of Dec. 6 after a resident $2,500 bridal ring set in its box plan that will rezone 73 acres of The action follows a court ruling able to developers interested in in the 2600 block of Meadowlark stolen Dec. 1 from a vehicle parked available sites throughout the city that declared the city’s 1996 hous- developing housing that will have Drive called police to say he was in the Safeway Corporate parking for high-density affordable and ing cap of allowing no more than a heavy emphasis on affordability watching a man on a bicycle look- lot, a police report said. The theft market rate housing. 29,000 homes and apartments for low-income families. ing into his car, police said. took place between 12:50 p.m. and In a two-hour “workshop” here to be illegal. With more than 800 additional The caller told police he saw the 3:10 p.m.; a lock punch was used meeting held in a crowded coun- After an Alameda County Su- affordable housing units recently man trying to open the doors of to gain access. cil chamber, the five commis- perior Court judge ruled in favor approved in the Hacienda Busi- his car, which was parked in his Around the same time, a $750 sioners and council members of a suit by Urban Habitat, an ness Park, the rezoned land will driveway. Police were on the scene car stereo, $500 speaker and $150 indicated their support of a hous- affordable housing coalition, the accommodate more than 3,000 within 30 seconds, and approached amplifier were stolen nearby. That ing element task force and staff City Council chose to accept units. Dicorti, who was then stopped in theft took place between 2:30 p.m. recommendation for specific sites the ruling and rezone enough Brian Dolan, director of com- front of another home. and 3:10 p.m. in the Stoneridge where the new apartments could acreage to meet the court order munity development in Pleasan- Dicorti told police he was “out Mall parking lot; a window was be built. as well as state requirements ton, said the task force and his for a ride because he couldn’t broken to gain entry. The sites will be rezoned to ac- imposed by the state’s Depart- staff sent a list of proposed sites on sleep.” However, the resident who Items valued at more than commodate 1,884 apartment units ment of Housing and Commu- 111 acres to HCD in November called police, at 2:22 a.m., was able $1,000 were stolen in an auto at a ratio of 30 units per acre, nity Development (HCD). Both for its consideration. to provide recorded video of Di- burglary on Andrews Avenue be- with 400 more at 40 units per groups had charged the city with The proposed sites appeared corti looking into vehicles. He was tween 10 p.m. Dec. 1 and 9 acre. Most apartment structures using the housing cap as a means to be acceptable to the agency. found to be in possession of five a.m. Dec. 2. Taken were a $400 in Pleasanton are in the range of of discouraging developers from In the latest revision, Dolan and gift cards and when officers con- woman’s coat, $325 gold watch, 20-25 units per acre. building more affordable hous- his staff trimmed the number to tacted those at the second house, $300 men’s sunglasses, $250 pre- The proposal now goes to the ing here. just 73 acres, which will meet they told police their vehicle had scription glasses, woman’s Gucci Planning Commission for a final The council created an 11-mem- the current affordable housing been broken into and that several sunglasses and $25 in cash. public hearing and vote next ber task force that included city requirements. gift cards were missing. A $600 Apple iPhone was stolen Wednesday, and then back to the staff, planners and interested vol- By court order, the sites must be The residents gave officers a Nov. 30 from a vehicle in the park- City Council for action at a re- unteers. The task force held nu- rezoned and ready for consider- description of the cards, which ing lot at ClubSport. Also taken scheduled meeting on Jan. 4. merous meetings during the year, ation by interested developers by matched those in Dicorti’s pocket, was a $200 purse, $200 makeup in The zoning changes to allow making its final recommendations the end of January. N police said. an Ed Hardy bag, $100 cash and a Dicorti was arrested on charges $50 gift card. of prowling and possession of sto- Police remind residents to remove len property. He has a lengthy re- all valuables from their vehicles, to mayor is not fair.” With McGovern opting out, cord for burglary, theft, drugs and lock all doors and close windows. MAYORS “You don’t have the guts to it appears that one of the three assault, police said. Additional crime prevention tips Continued from Page 5 make a decision; it shows a lack of council members will serve for Police say it’s important to recog- are available from the Crime Pre- leadership,” he told Hosterman. two quarters. nize that this thief was captured not vention Unit at 931-5233. N ever since,” he said. Nevertheless, Hosterman called Along with Hosterman, both “Artificially to change the for a vote, casting hers with McGovern and Sullivan also will structure because (these) two Thorne’s and Cook-Kallio’s for a complete their allowable eight people announced a year in ad- 3-2 decision to rotate the vice- years on the council next Novem- LIBRARY software that controls it. vance that they’re running for mayor’s post starting Jan. 1. ber. N Continued from Page 5 “Watching our lighting energy use fluctuate from between 30% interferes with their effectiveness. and 70% throughout the day, com- The Pleasanton library’s controls pared to our previous usage, shows BEST-IN-CLASS COVERAGE PLAN FROM VOLVOSAFE SECURE previously were limited to three that it is really working,” said Chris main switches that controlled most Rizzoli, Pleasanton Supervisor of 5 YEAR WARRANTY + 5 YEAR WEAR & TEAR of the building’s lighting, and there Support Services. 5 YEAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE + 5 YEAR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE were no timers or automation. De- Rizzoli noted that energy use and spite several skylights, large win- individual fixture light output are For further details, dows and different use of the library displayed on the Adura Enterprise please contact our at different times by staff and pa- Application, which can be accessed sales department trons, the library’s 661 lights were from the Internet. on from when the first staff arrived “The on-screen data allows us in the morning until the last person to track our daily usage and know left at night — approximately 13 exactly where problems occur in hours a day, seven days a week. real-time,” he said. Adura’s lighting control system The project took about one month uses photocells to make the most use to complete, at a cost of $166,000, of daylight by detecting when it dims which will be recouped in just over as well as detecting occupancy for a six years. The library’s electricity gradual transition from full light to cost the city approximately $46,000 no light. Smart scheduling allows for each year before the upgrades; the whether the library is fully occupied new system savings is estimated at or only the staff is there, and with $21,100 annually. task tuning, the new lamps are set at The city received a PG&E rebate 80 percent of maximum, which can of $4,800 and a rebate of $25,500 be adjusted as fixtures age. from the Energy Technology As- THE NEW 2012 VOLVO S60 With the new system, the high sistance Program (ETAP), which is bookshelves in the library are no part of the Energy Upgrade Califor- longer a lighting issue because the nia program. 925.939.3333 wireless mesh network allows lights “We are happy with the project, 2791 North Main St., Walnut Creek to receive input from multiple sen- and the patrons enjoy excellent www.lawrencevolvo.com sors and also for sensors to control lighting at a lower cost,” said Li- multiple lights. brary Director Farnsworth. Get All of This Plus More Great Offers from Volvo! Adura also trained the library The library serves just under 1 staff to use the new system and million visitors each year. N

Page 6ÊUÊDecember 9, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS Cannonball pierces Dublin home in Discovery Channel taping stunt ‘MythBusters’ show’s crew fires cannon built 2 years ago

A cannonball damaged a home fore it landed in a parked car, Nel- Pratima Dsouza, who lives next and vehicle in Dublin late Tuesday son said. door to the house that was hit, afternoon when a “MythBusters” Three people were at home at the said she heard a loud noise and stunt went awry, according to an time, including at least one child, later saw police responding to her Alameda County sheriff’s sergeant. but no one was injured, he said. neighbor’s home but thought there A crew was filming the Discovery Nelson said the TV crew re- had been some sort of accident Channel TV show “MythBusters” at sponded by sending a senior pro- inside the house. the Alameda County bomb range It wasn’t until she saw it on the at around 4:15 p.m., sheriff’s Sgt. news that she learned what had J.D. Nelson said. They were doing “We never happened. an experiment using a cannon they “Nobody came to our door and had built about two years ago and even had any told us there was a cannonball which they have used at least three that went through our neighbor’s times before, Nelson said. kind of an incident house,” Dsouza said. In this particular experiment, She said the bomb range is some let alone anything GLENN WOHLTMANN the projectile was intended to go distance from her neighborhood. Gold Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant was robbed at gunpoint Dec. 3; the through several barrels of water and this terrible.” “We can hear the sounds but holdup man ran past the cash register and robbed the owner, taking money a cinder block wall before striking we’ve never had an experience like from his wallet. the hills of the bomb range, Nelson Sgt. J.D. Nelson, that before,” she said. She said a said. Alameda County Sheriff’s Office family lives in the home that was However, the cannonball missed struck. Chinese restaurant its target. Another resident, Mark Haw- It missed the water, which was ducer to the home and to the home thorne, said the cannonball intended to slow the projectile’s of the car owner. The producer ar- bounced off of Cassata Place, leav- robbed at gunpoint progress, went through the cinder- ranged to meet with their insurance ing a dent in the concrete be- block wall and struck the hill. carriers, Nelson said. fore crashing into his neighbor’s Man passes register, robs owner instead “It did not bury itself in the hill “They (the ‘MythBusters’ crew) house. as you might think it would have,” are insured for these kinds of He said neighborhood kids — An armed robber held up Gold gave the man several twenties. Nelson said. things,” he said. including his own — often play Chopsticks Chinese restaurant She said the man was unhap- Instead, it careened off the hill Nelson said the television show outside in the cul-de-sac around Dec. 3 but didn’t get any money py with what he was given and and into a neighborhood in Dublin, has used the county’s bomb range where the cannonball landed. from the register. grabbed the remainder of the Nelson said. more than 50 times for experi- “It’s a little scary,” said Hawthorne, Jenny Ling, who runs the res- money from the wallet. The cannonball passed com- ments and filming. who has watched MythBusters on taurant with her husband, said “I got mad and said, ‘Why’d pletely through a house on Cassata “We never even had any kind of occasion. “It’s easy to laugh at after she was sitting behind the take- you take all the money?’ and he Place, creating a softball-sized hole, an incident let alone anything this it’s done and no one’s hurt.” out counter near the cash register pointed the gun at me,” she said. and continued down the street be- terrible,” Nelson said. —Bay City News Service when the holdup man ran in, The man then ran from the right past her. Instead, the man restaurant, which is on Santa Rita approached her husband, who Road near West Las Positas Boule- was near some corner tables, not vard. Ling described him as a thin far from where a single table of black man, 18 to 25 years old. Homeless man found dead near I-580 overpass diners was eating. A complete description was not Her husband took out his wal- available from the Police Depart- Coroner withholds ID pending family notification let when confronted by the rob- ment. ber. A K-9 search was ordered, ac- BY GLENN WOHLTMANN “He took money from his wal- cording to a police report. No A homeless man was found dead let. ... The guy was crazy,” Ling arrest was made. Monday afternoon in a sleeping said, explaining that her husband —Glenn Wohltmann bag beneath Interstate 580 near the Hopyard Road exit, according to Pleasanton police. The man was found by a bicyclist on Zone 7 property known as the Alamo Canal, not far from Johnson Drive; police do not believe foul $10.00 Per Unit play was involved. Botox® Treatment Always!!! The bicyclist called police after finding the man, in his late 30s or early 40s, lying dead in a sleeping bag. The man has been identified by the Alameda County Coroner’s Of- fice, but his name and the cause of death are being withheld until his Look Better. 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In February, the body of have been walking toward an en- ing gear are scattered though the a man was found down a railroad campment somewhere in the area #ALLFOR9OUR&2%%#ONSULTATION area, directly below the highway. easement near Case and Valley while returning from Raley’s on ,UNCH %VENING3ATURDAYAPPTSAVAILABLE#ALL -9 "/4/8 Cars and trucks rumble overhead avenues. Sunol Boulevard. and graffiti marks nearly every flat An autopsy in that case ruled Anyone with information that surface. A bag of garbage lies near- there was no foul play. As in the could help in the investigation into *i>Ã>ÌÊUÊÓxÊn{ÈxÈ£{ ÎÇ{Ê-Ì°Ê >ÀÞÊ-Ì° by, along with empty food contain- current case, the identity was the current case is asked to contact NORCAL ers and liquor bottles. withheld because the family had the Pleasanton Police Department ->Ê,>ÊUÊÓxÊnÎÇÈ{ää The man is the second homeless not been notified. In that case, at 931-5100. 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Men’s Haircut Kid’s Haircut Special $999 Special $999 EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Pleasanton With coupon only. With coupon only. Not valid with other offers. Not valid with other offers. Weekly Expires 12.31.11 Expires 12.31.11 Women’s Haircut $ 00 Wal-Mart market heading $ 99 5 OFF Special 15 PUBLISHER *Long hair extra Color Highlight Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 for Nob Hill With coupon only. With coupon only. Not valid with other offers. Not valid with other offers. Expires 12.31.11 EDITORIAL Expires 12.31.11 Editor Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 925-417-1635 Managing Editor 5410 Sunol Blvd. #4, Pleasanton Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 Walk Ins Welcome M-F 9:30am-6:30pm • Sat 9:30pm-6pm • Sun 9:30am-5:30pm Online/Community Editor Haircuts - Facials - Waxing - Highlights - Perms and more Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 Reporter Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 Editorial Assistant Christmas Eve Dinner Amory Gutierrez, Ext. 221 Contributors Saturday, December 24, 2011 Jay Flachsbarth À la carte menu Jerri Pantages Long 0LEASANTON PMs$ANVILLE PM Kerry Nally Now-closed Nob Hill market on Santa Rita Road ART & PRODUCTION Christmas Day Buffet in Pleasanton Wal-Mart is putting the finishing touches on design and Lead Designer 3UNDAY $ECEMBERTHs10am - 3pm & 4pm to 8pm Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 equipment changes it plans to put in place as it prepares to open Adults 36.95 Seniors 34.95 Children 6-10 17.95 Children 5 & Under FREE Designers its new Neighborhood Market at the long-empty former Nob Lili Cao, Ext. 120 Hill supermarket on Santa Rita Road near Stoneridge Drive. And Reservations strongly suggested — 925.460.0444 Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 Chef’s Carving Station the sooner the better, say retail store owners and their customers A Mosaic of Succulent Seafood ADVERTISING at the Santa Rita Center where their sales have slumped since Account Executives Seasonal Hot Entrees Carol Cano, Ext. 226 Nob Hill closed early last year. Tom Foley, who manages the Sides & Salads Lorraine Guimaraes, Ext. 234 retail center, says the shopping center has lost customers. Nob Assorted Domestic & Imported Cheeses Karen Klein, Ext. 122 Hill provided an economic anchor for those businesses, which Harvest Fruit Platter Matt Massaro, Ext. 123 want the supermarket reopened. Assorted Brick Oven Baked Pizzas Real Estate Sales Delectable Desserts Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 Wal-Mart, which first opened its Neighborhood Markets in Ad Services 1998, now has nearly 200 of them across the country. A typi- Christmas Day A la Carte in Danville Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 cal store is 30,000-40,000 square feet in floor space, much less than newer markets such as Safeway’s Lifestyle store in Pleas- 3UNDAY $ECEMBERTHsPM PM BUSINESS Reservations strongly suggested — 925.838.1320 Business Associate anton that just opened. That makes the Nob Hill site a perfect Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 fit and especially attractive in a neighborhood that lacks a 925 460 0444 • 5121 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton Circulation Director nearby store. These markets feature a wide variety of products 925 838 1320 • 600 Hartz Avenue, Danville Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 with prices generally lower than the larger stores, which is why Front Ofﬁce Coordinator they’ve gained such appeal in Chicago and New York where Call To Make Your Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 several Neighborhood Markets recently opened, even though Reservations Today! 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The elected officials will Hangout Sunday, Dec. 11, at Alviso Adobe provide the main courses. RSVP to 2010 2009 4889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Community Park, 3465 Old Foothill Ellis at 451-4303. Visit www.trival- Road. Create some cool crafts and leydems.com. 469-6266. Winner of The taste what a local endangered spe- Early Dinner Special PLEASANTONIANS 4 PEACE This Pleasanton Weekly’s Reader (Served from 4-6 daily) cies eats! Cost is $3 for residents; $5 group will sponsor a candlelight Choice Awards for “Best American Any Large Two-Topping Pizza and a Pitcher of Soda for only $25.00 (plus Tax) for non-residents. Pre-registration is (Additional Toppings Available) vigil at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, required; call 931-3479. Food Restaurant” and “Best Dine-In Only in front of the Museum on Main,

Meal under $20,” Eddie Papa’s sssssssssssssss GO WILD, GO BIRDING! Come 603 Main St. The vigil will reflect American Hangout celebrates bird watching at the Alviso Adobe on the human and monetary costs ,UNCHESs$INNERSs"EERSON4APs/RDERSTO'O Community Park and learn some of the war, honor our veterans who the regional food and beverage -AIN3TREET sWWWGAYNINETIESPIZZACOM cultures of America. Bring the birding basics from 1-2 p.m., have sacrificed, and visualize ways /PEN$AYS Sunday, Jan. 15, at the park, 3465 of moving beyond this conflict to whole family to enjoy iconic dishes Old Foothill Road. Make your own a more peaceful world. Visit www. from across the United States, bird book and birdhouse and dis- Pleasantonians4Peace.org. Old World Hospitality, and hand Handcr afted Fresh Italian cover the fun sport of birding! Cost crafted artisan cocktails. is $3 for residents; $5 for non-residents. Pre-registration is required; Concerts ‘EARLY ELVIS PRESLEY TRIBUTE’ www.eddiepapas.com. call 931-3479. Enjoy Your Holiday! Celebrate Elvis with Jim Anderson BARBECUE and the Rebels at their “Early Let us host your office party Clubs Red Smoke Grill Elvis Presley Tribute,” at 8 p.m., or friends and family gathering AMADOR VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 7-8, at 4501 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, MEETING AVQ will have a holiday the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 brunch from 9:45 a.m.-noon, Railroad Ave. Tickets are $25, $20 734-0307. Home of the Tri Tip Join long-time Pleasanton residents & experience and Blue, Red Smoke Grill was Saturday, Dec. 10, at Pleasanton and $15. Call 931-4848 or visit Our Families’ Authentic Italian Middle School, 5001 Case Ave., www.jimandersonmusic.net. Voted Reader’s Choice Best Culinary Heritage with a parade of quilts, made by 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and Enjoy family recipes, house-made pastas members for local service agencies to distribute to clients. Join them for Events 2011. Dine in or take out rotisserie and desserts. A unique downtown experience! ‘LAUREATES SPEAK OF THE WORLD’ an inspiring and touching program chicken, ribs, prawns, salads and Pleasanton Poet Laureate Cynthia tri tip, or pulled pork sandwiches. Winner of Bon Appétit and brunch. Call 510-292-5635 or email [email protected]. Bryant will host Poets Laureate Relax with a beer or a bottle of Best Dessert in October 2010 and Poets Laureate Emeritus for DEMOCRATIC POTLUCK DINNER wine. Visit “Laureates Speak of the World” Sentite L’amore! PARTY Congressmen Pete Stark and www.redsmokegrill.com. at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18, at House-made Pastas and Sauces Jerry McNerney, Assemblywoman the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Joan Buchanan, state Sen. Mark BREWPUB/ALEHOUSE Patio Dining s)TALIAN#ALIFORNIA7INES Railroad Ave. Admission is $5; free to students. Fourteen past The Hop Yard American CALL US FOR and present Poets Laureate from Alehouse and Grill around California will gather for YOUR RESERVATIONS poetry readings followed by a 3015H Hopyard Road, reception, book sales and signing. Pleasanton, 426-9600. For more information, call Michelle Voted Best Watering Hole in 425-0099 Russo at 931-4847. -AIN3TREETs$OWNTOWN0LEASANTON Pleasanton, The Hop Yard offers GROOVY ENTERTAINERS VARIETY 30 craft beers on tap as well as www.FornoVecchio.com SHOW A local mother, son and great food. The full-service menu daughter act will perform magic, and sing popular Disney songs includes appetizers, salads and from 3-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, grilled fare that will bring you at the Pleasanton Public Library, back time and again. Banquet 400 Old Bernal Ave. Fun for all facilities available. On the web ages kids to adults. Their vision at www.hopyard.com. is to spread joy to the world. Call THE INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT, THE ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. 30 BEERS ON TAP! 366-3495 or e-mail groovyenter- 470 Market Place, San Ramon, [email protected]. 277-9600. Featuring a giant SOLAR ENCOUNTER Celebrate the 8-foot projection screen for major coming of the end of winter as we greet the emerging sun with a sporting events, they also feature ‘solar encounter’ from 12:30-1:30 30 beers on tap and a great grill. p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at Alviso Go in for the beer, go back for Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old the food. More at Foothill Road. Learn about how life www.hopyard.com. on planet Earth benefits from our ndependence is all about choice. In how you nearest stellar neighbor. Cost is $5 Igrow your mind…In how you relax your for residents; $7 for non-residents. body…In how you nurture your spirit. The Pre-registration is required; call Parkview is all about choice. Because you’re old 931-3479. WHEN LIVING ALONE enough to do whatever you choose. Gift cards make To have your BECAME TOO DIFFICULT, great stocking restaurant listed I KNEW I NEEDED A The Parkview features apartments with stuffers! Fundraisers CHANGE. AS MUCH AS I kitchenettes and an array of amenities. Separate HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE CPA firm JL in this dining LOVE MY CHILDREN, memory care accommodations are on-site. Consulting is coordinating a holi- MOVING IN WITH THEM 8 Consecutive day food drive benefiting people in SIMPLY WASN’T AN Call today for more information need served by the Alameda County directory, please 2011 Years! OPTION FOR ME. I LIKE or to schedule a tour. Community Food Bank. Donations call the Pleasanton THE PRIVACY OF MY OWN of non-perishable foods can be APARTMENT. I’VE BEEN PLEASANTON dropped off between 9 a.m.-5 Weekly Advertising INDEPENDENT ALL MY p.m. Monday through Friday at JL LIFE, AND I PLAN (925) 426-9600 Consulting, 1024 Serpentine Ln., Department TO STAY THAT WAY. Suite #105. It will be accepting 100 VALLEY AVENUE (FORMERLY JUNIPERO ST.) 3015-H Hopyard Road donations until Dec. 16. Call 846- PLEASANTON at (925) 600-0840 1859 or email [email protected]. 925-461-3042 www.hopyard.com License #015601283 WWW.ESKATON.ORG MANAGED BY ESKATON Page 10ÊUÊDecember 9, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR Holiday OPERATION: ONE WARM COAT TAKE US ALONG Coldwell Banker invites you to warm the spirits of those in our Breakfast community this season by support- with the ing a coat drive to collect and dis- senator: tribute coats to the less fortunate Nicolas during the cold winter months. Rodriguez, Donations will be accepted until 9, and Dec. 16. Drop off at The Coffee his sister Company, 5424 Sunol Blvd #7, or Camille, 7, for pick-ups, call 922-0671. Visit of Lydiksen www.camoves.com/emma.lea. Elementary enjoy their Weekly at Seniors the U.S. BRAIN MATTERS Enjoy a morning of Capitol after Fun and Elegant holiday decorations customized to your decor. fun while learning how to keep your breakfasting brain active and your memory sharp. earlier with The class is held from 10-11:30 a.m. Sen. Dianne Your imagination is your only limit. the first and third Fridays of every Feinstein. SAMPLE PACKAGE COSTS: OTHER ITEM PRICING (each) month at the Pleasanton Senior $ They did Company Lobby 6’ Candy Cane 55.00 Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Word not mention $ (package includes delivery and removal) 3’ Table-top trees 35 games, puzzles, challenging activi- $ whether 15’ Christmas Tree $150 3’ Lighted Snowflake 35 ties, reminiscing and more, geared to $ the senator 4 Snowmen (4’ tall) $100 1.5’ Table top Tree 20 help you age-proof your mind. Cost reads the 2 Custom Wreaths $50 $1.75 for resident and $2.25 for non- Weekly. 2 Snowflake Bouquets $50 It’s not too late! Give us a call resident. Call 931-5365 or visit www. pleasantonseniorcenter.org. today at 925.249.1800 PEDDLER SHOPPE AT THE SENIOR È£äÊ >Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊUÊÜÜÜ°L>Ã>`LiÞ`°Lâ CENTER The Peddler Shoppe in the lobby of the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., offers the handmade wares of talented local senior artisans. It’s a great place to buy gifts. The Shoppe is staffed by volunteers and is open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings; and 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday monthly. Sports MORNING GROUP RIDE - CYCLING A group ride starts at 8:30 a.m. every Saturday from Cycle Pros Bike Shop, 728 Main St., and meeting in the parking lot. The ride breaks into groups based on skill and distance. The regular ride usually covers 25-40 miles at speeds of 14-18 mph. The long ride covers 35-60 miles at a brisker pace. Routes vary each week. On Sundays mornings, there is a group ride for everyone, same time, same place, broken down into levels based on ability and distance. Call 400-4336 or visit www.thecyclepros.com. Support Groups BEYOND TREATMENT BREAST CANCER This group provides a safe place to express and share thoughts, con- cerns and experiences of living with the uncertainty after treatment for + * breast cancer. The group meets from 6-8 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the & / 0 , month at ValleyCare Health Library " $+",1 $- and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource ,* #.$ 2 Center, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., 31 & & Suite #270. The group is facilitated #.$ by Mary Prishtina, RN, and Estee Goren, MFT. 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MANY WAYS TO Foster A Dream BY JERRI PANTAGES LONG

The eight foster youths involved ranged in ages from 17 to 24. Guest speakers helped Class of 2009, wrote about them practice survival skills such as writing ayla graduating from high school and turning 18: a resume, shopping for what to wear for an was in her sixth-grade math Cohen recalled rolling up her sweatshirt “I was forced to speak with case lawyers, sit interview, participating in mock interviews, class when she was summoned as a makeshift pillow in a foster home. Now down with social workers, my foster parent, exploring college options, visiting corpora- to the principal’s office where Foster A Dream’s Pillow Pals make sure that and a county worker whom I had never met tions, learning the value of teamwork, and two uniformed police officers foster youths have their own pillows, with to discuss my ‘unpleasant’ situation,” Tarver taking personality assessment tests. were waiting. They put Kayla in special, handmade, colorful pillowcases — a explained. “I signed stacks of papers I didn’t “We wish we had the funding to spread this the back of their patrol car and small but important comfort. At the other understand, without any explanation of what kind of workshop over the year to reach more drove away. Away from her school and friends. end of the scale, Foster A Dream each spring I was signing, yet I signed, checked and ini- kids,” Earl said. “We were opening their eyes AwayK from her neighborhood and family. She did awards scholarships to help foster youths just tialed as I was instructed. to opportunities.” not have the chance to say goodbye. out of high school go to college. Pleasanton resident Kathy Steyaert has Kayla (not her real name) did not know “We’re kind of like the family part,” said been a weekly volunteer at Foster A Dream until later that she had just entered into foster Executive Director Kim Castaneda. “We pro- since her retirement from teaching five years care. At age 12, she was considered unlikely vide the mentoring and supplemental services ago. She helped three of the “Get Set” par- to be adopted, so she would live with a series that the county cannot offer. Our foster kids ticipants translate their $100 gift cards into of strangers until her 18th birthday. After can call us, like you would a parent, for ad- outfits suitable for a job interview, including that, she would be on her own. She might vice or help.” one young man who managed to find enough be among the many foster youths to suffer One recent example was a young man who bargains for three outfits. either post-traumatic stress disorder or re- had won a scholarship but discovered that the “Nothing compares to that smiling face you attachment disorder, which is not bonding funds would not be available in time to make a see when a need is met, a dream fulfilled. The with the adults in her life. deposit to secure a dorm room. He called Fos- adage ‘you get more than you give’ is so true,” Foster care is provided to children who Steyaert said. have been orphaned and have no relatives to Another Pleasanton resident who has care for them, or whose parents have been helped Foster A Dream is Kelly Dixon, cur- incarcerated; the majority of children enter foster care because they have been either abused or neglected by their birth parents. Currently there are about 1,500 youths in foster care in Alameda County; 10 of them reside in Pleasanton, according to the county’s Children’s Placement Services and Adoptive Foster Care department. Foster care providers are given financial stipends to provide the basics — food, clothing, shelter, medical care. One organization exists to provide the “extras” that can make a huge difference in a young person’s quality of life: Foster A Dream was created in 2002 by Lori Cohen, who had herself been in foster care growing up. After Children can pick from a variety of cool back- she was married and raising her own chil- packs, which are an important part of every stu- dren, she was reminded of the many things dent’s life. that foster youths are likely to miss out on. “Our mission is to provide programs and CONTRIBUTED PHOTO “Instead of sending graduation invitations resources that build the hopes, dreams and Kelly Dixon organized a summer drive to provide and receiving gifts from family and friends, I futures of Bay Area foster children, and be a new backpacks filled with school supplies for fos- was awarded with my father’s death certificate. guiding source for successful transition into ter youths. I was handed a manila folder that explained the adult world,” states the Foster A Dream why I originally entered foster care — events New backpacks are just some of the presents giv- website. “We plant seeds of promise in chil- ter A Dream, and it was quickly able to help. I have suppressed or can’t remember due to en out each year at Wonderland, a holiday event dren who are underrepresented. Children “Our core program targets those foster being only 4 when I entered the system. The for foster youths. who are thrust, as innocents, into a system youth ages 13 and up,” Castaneda said. “They contents of the manila folder made sure I re- which in its present condition simply can- are getting ready for emancipation and need membered what happened.” rently a freshman at Foothill High School. She not develop them, but rather merely sus- the most help.” Tarver needed help from Foster A Dream spent a large part of her summer filling new tains them until they are released as young Whereas many teenagers celebrate high to go to college because his relatives, alco- backpacks for foster youths. adults into a world for which they are not school graduation at age 18 with parties and holic mother and deceased father could not “I started out by handing out fliers to sum- prepared.” gifts and a sense of freedom, it has been a dif- help him. mer school students attending Amador Val- The group has a staff of two, plus lots of ferent story for foster youths. Under current Last summer, Foster A Dream launched “Get ley High School,” said Dixon. “I gave them volunteers, who reach about 1,600 foster law, they leave the system — and the support Set,” which Program Director Tamara Earl de- a list of needed supplies with the prices, youths in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, — at age 18. That law is being revised, to allow scribes as a two-week, all-day “impactful and plus a due date for bringing them to their Napa and Solano counties, helping out in support for a few years longer. intense hands-on summer camp to help with classrooms. Then I sent out a letter to close ways great and small. W. Chance Tarver, Livermore High School career, academic and personal exploration.” friends and family members, asking them

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Residents get creative to make a difference differencein the lives of foster youths in foster youths

Williams and fellow student volunteers were but everyone can help a foster child,” said for either supplies or on their hands and knees in the school gym- executive director Castaneda. birth- donations to buy them.” nasium, cutting up 2,000 yards of fleece for A donation of money can ensure that a fos- days are not Kelly and her mother Erin went shopping the no-sew project. ter youth is not left out of a high school year- overlooked. for notebooks, folders, binders and other use- Williams was wondering how she would get book because he or she can’t afford a senior Volunteers are also im- ful things like colored pencils and glue sticks, the blankets to foster youths, and the answer portrait. It can mean the difference in being portant: One hundred are need- and Dixon was able to provide 15 backpacks came from on high — literally. As Williams able to play an instrument in the school band ed to build Wonderland, and then to be distributed by Foster A Dream. was unloading the blankets in her driveway, or to join a sports team. Funds can allow a 60 for each of three shifts on four days Foster A Dream’s biggest event of the year Juan Castro was overhead, trimming the fam- foster youth to attend a school prom or have in December. Mentors also are needed, espe- is Wonderland, when staff members, interns ily’s trees. Castro has been Foster A Dream’s a new pair of shoes that fit. cially men since most Alameda County foster and volunteers transform an empty ware- Volunteer of the Year more than once, for Jen Herrick, a nurse at John Muir Medical care providers are single mothers. house into an enchanting place for foster sewing pillowcases and helping set up Won- Center, raised over $1,500 so that one young Sleep Train holds six drives each year for youths of all ages to get winter holiday gifts. derland. He called down to Williams, advising lady in foster care could get orthodontic foster children, collecting clothing, shoes, About 1,000 foster youths visit Wonderland how to donate the blankets to Wonderland. work. She heard about Foster A Dream pajamas, school supplies, holiday gifts and Since that time, by teaching blanket-mak- through her employee newsletter and vol- cash. Donations come from individuals, ing in schools, to Girl Scouts, at National business, churches, social groups, schools Charity League and Interact Club, seniors and sports clubs. groups and others, Williams has been able to “We will be collecting unwrapped books, donate more than 10,000 fleece blankets to toys and games through Dec. 11,” said Mauri foster youths in three counties, and her Cre- Knowles, marketing and community relations ative Kindness blanket project has spread to coordinator. “The holidays should be a magical cities across the USA. Williams has received time for a child, but, for over 60,000 California a $10,000 grant to teach the cut-and-knot foster children, the holidays can be an especially technique of blanket-making to 20,000 Girl difficult time away from family and friends.” Scouts at a jamboree in May. May is Foster Youth Awareness Month, and “I know that I want to continue helping the Foster A Dream hosts a breakfast for about thousands of foster children in this country who 300 people to see college scholarships given wake up each morning without their parents to graduating high school seniors. Last year, on that one morning, participants donated or pledged nearly $90,000 to help Foster A Dream continue its programs. Colorful fleece blankets are attractively bundled Special guest speaker at that event was Lily for kids to pick out their favorite to claim as Eagle Dorman-Colby, who has gone from their own. being a Bay Area foster youth to becoming a graduate of Yale University, class of 2010 — during two weekends in December. They are with help from a Foster A Dream scholarship greeted by volunteer “elves,” who escort them — and who now has a graduate fellowship for to stations to choose stuffers for their own Wonderland is not just about the gifts; it’s a fun law school at UC Berkeley. holiday stockings then toys and jackets; teens event for children given each year by Foster A “Despite being a high-achieving student, in receive gift cards. They also can have their Dream. one foster care home I was treated more like a pictures taken, since that is one of the things criminal, as if I didn’t deserve to be cared for,” missing from the lives of most foster youths. At unteered with a co-worker at Wonderland. Dorman-Colby told the audience. “Getting one special station, the youths can select their About that same time, her church challenged tossed from home to home without a loving very own fleece cuddle blanket, plus a stuffed members to take $100 and “pay it forward family was difficult. Fortunately, later, while animal — two forms of comfort when their own and watch it grow,” Herrick said. living in more supportive foster homes, I was parents are not there to tuck them in at night. She learned of the foster girl’s dream of able to find a stronger sense of self. School Amador Valley High School graduate Sarah straightened teeth, found out how much it became my second home.” Williams took on the task of fleece blankets would cost, and decided to give a garage sale All the Lilys, Chances and Kaylas who are in a big way, after being inspired by “Hope’s with her Touriga Drive neighbors. growing up without their parents deserve to Child,” an autobiography of Andrew Bridge Toys are piled high at Wonderland. For some fos- “It was fun to see others get involved,” Her- have dreams, and Foster A Dream helps them and his years in foster care. ter youths, these will be their only holiday gifts. rick said. hope that they might come true. N “Once I learned that there are 80,000 She invested her $100 to purchase gift (foster) children in California alone and that and are brave enough to do the best they can on cards for stores, restaurants and gas stations many of them have only the clothes on their their own,” Williams said. “These children have so she could offer drawing tickets to supple- Want to help? backs, I knew that giving as many of them as inspired me, and humbled me, and set me on a ment what was sold at the sale. possible a blanket of their own was something path of service — local, national and global — Her neighbors came through with an as- I needed to do,” Sarah wrote in the album that that I intend to follow throughout my life.” tounding array of items to sell, which brought WHO Foster A Dream details her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Sarah’s younger sister Claire, a junior at in more than $1,200 in just one day in Au- WHAT “Inspiring foster youth Williams had made colorful fleece blan- Amador, impressed with Wonderland, orga- gust. The drawing brought in another $600, to believe and achieve.” kets as part of her volleyball team and her nized a similar event last year in Pleasanton, at enabling Herrick to write a check to Foster A first goal was 800 fleece blankets, or one the Veterans Memorial Building. Foster youths Dream to create a beautiful smile for someone CONTACT from every student attending Valley Christian attended for an enjoyable day and carried she likely will never meet. email [email protected] School at the time. From Lions and Rotary home bags of gifts, including warm jackets and Other donations can offer the possibility of or call 228-0200 service clubs, Sarah obtained $3,000 to pur- backpacks filled with school supplies. This year attending a summer camp to help with chal- ADDRESS chase 500 bolts of fleecy material in vivid Claire collected books to be given as gifts. lenges like diabetes or autism, and allow fos- 625 Escobar St., Martinez 94553 patterns. During the hot summer months, “Not everyone can become a foster parent, ter youths to join group celebrations so their

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE VALLEY — MUSIC, THEATER, ART, MOVIES AND MORE

ENJOY ATa THEjazzy FIREHOUSE Christmas

Trumpeter Jeff Bordes & Friends to feature Zakiya Hooker, Don Lewis

Trumpeter Jeff Bordes & Friends Vintage Hills Elementary and Valley will round out the program, per- will host “A Jazzy Soulful Christmas” View in the fifth grade, continued at formed with the Tuskegee Chorus at tomorrow night at the Firehouse Wells Middle School in Dublin for Tuskegee Institute and played for Dr. Arts Center featuring Zakiya Hooker, its music program, and then Amador Martin Luther King Jr.’s Freedom Ral- Don Lewis and the CoolTones Big Valley High School. He went on to lies. Later, combining his interest in Band. The artists will merge the study at Berklee College of Music in engineering with his musical talent, sounds of New Orleans, the swing Boston, graduating in 1997. Lewis became one of the pioneers in of big band, and the soul of the blues “I spent quite a few years on the synthesizer use and technology. with the spirit of Christmas. road touring professionally with In 1987, Lewis created Say “Yes” “My last performance in Pleasan- various groups, then settled in the to Music!, which has brought inspir- ton was in January, and it was nearly Bay Area,” Bordes said. “Then I got ing musical assemblies to thousands sold out,” said Bordes, who is a 1992 married and had kids. We just had of students and teachers across the graduate of Amador Valley High. No. 3.” United States and Canada. “That performance was pushing the He has toured in Japan and across “I saw Don Lewis as a kid in envelope a little, and fortunately the United States with groups such elementary school, and I always Pleasanton came to like it.” as the Bill Berry Big Band and Dizzy remembered that assembly,” Bordes For tomorrow’s show, he said Gillespie, and teaches in schools and said. “Then he took me under his he’s put together something more music festivals. He’s also performed wing in high school and taught me “audience-friendly” with the Cool- live and on recordings with jazz art- a few things.” Jazzin’ up the holidays Tones Big Band, which performs ists Branford Marsalis, Alex Acuna, Bordes lives with his family in What: “A Jazzy Soulful Christmas” mostly old swing style. Giovanni Hidalgo, Tom Petty, Stevie Tracy, and his day job is director “I’m using them because some of Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Dana Carvey and, of sales and marketing for Frog When: 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 my favorite Christmas tunes have a most recently, John Mellencamp. Hollow Farm in Brentwood. He Where: Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., big band,” Bordes said. “You hear Also on stage tomorrow night performs frequently, mainly with his Peasanton them so much, I love when I hear a will be Zakiya Hooker, who made Jeff Bordes & the Jazz Desperadoes. new arrangement. I’ve had a big in- her debut performance in 1991 “I’m playing all over the place, Tickets: adult: $15, $20 and $25; child: $12; senior: terest lately in blues, New Orleans with her father, John Lee Hooker, up and down the coast and in San $20. Purchase online at www.ﬁ rehousearts.org; call music, and I’m looking forward to at the Kaiser Center Theatre in Francisco,” he said. 931-4848; or go to the box ofﬁ ce from noon-6 p.m. taking that twist.” Oakland. Since that time, she has But tomorrow night will find Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, and for Bordes picked up the trumpet in performed with artists such as Etta him returning home to Pleasanton, two hours prior to the performance. elementary school and never looked James, Charles Brown, John Ham- with a jazzy, funky, bluesy holiday back, although he said he uses the mond and Taj Mahal. celebration. piano for composing. He went to Local musician Don Lewis, who —Dolores Fox Ciardelli Holiday Happenings

SING IT YOURSELF MESSIAH Valley Sunday, Dec. 10-11 and 17-18, at 11 at 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. of Pleasanton. The concert is from begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 18 and Concert Chorale will host its annu- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Costumed volunteers and docents 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, at Dec. 24 in the worship center al “Sing It Yourself Messiah” at Livermore. Cantabella Children’s will greet guests and offer free tours St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 at Centerpointe Church, 3410 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at Trinity Chorus and Harmony Fusion will of the museum cottage house. Visit Stoneridge Drive. Food, fellowship Cornerstone Ct. Call 846-4436 or Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard perform the pre-show carols, and the tank house gift shop, filled with and caroling will follow the concert visit www.centerpointechurch.org. Road. Singers and music lovers of the Asbury Ringers will ring in the wonderful gift items and handmade at the Activity Center. For more ‘CHRISTMAS AT THE MISSION’ all ages and abilities are welcome theater lobby Dec. 16-18. Tickets crafts. Enjoy the yuletide music and information, call Mark Sullivan at Under the direction of their new to sing along or just enjoy. Tickets are $24, $27 and $33 for adults; entertainers, as well as tasty sweets 474-2776 or email jsullivan@catho- conductor, Michael Morris, the are $10. Call 1-800-838-3006. $18 for students 17 and younger. and hot beverages that will be licsofpleasanton.org. Ohlone Chamber Singers proudly Call 373-6800 or visit www.valley- available. Call 462-7324. ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’ Pleasanton’s CASH COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Firehouse present its 26th annual Christmas dancetheatre.com. Civic Arts Stage Company is pre- ‘WHAT CHILD IS THIS’ The musi- Arts Center will host “Cash Country at the Mission Concert featur- senting the classic tale “Sleeping MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Under the cians of Centerpointe Church will Christmas” with James Garner and ing Schubert’s Magnificat and Beauty” in the comedic “panto” direction of Cindy Krausgrill, the present “A Festival of Carols” at his band in a tribute to Johnny Cash Rutter’s Gloria with a full, 10-piece style, filled with music, dance Magic of Christmas will feature 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, in the at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at the brass ensemble. See it at 8 p.m., and magic, at 7:30 p.m., Friday- both sacred and secular music worship center, 3410 Cornerstone Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Saturday, Dec. 17, or at 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9-10 and 16-17; 2 for the holiday season, at 7 p.m., Court. The program will feature car- Ave. Tickets are $15, $20 and $25 Sunday, Dec. 18, at Old Mission p.m., Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 10-11 Saturday, Dec. 10, at Trinity ols interspersed with readings and for adults; $20 for seniors; and $12 San Jose, 43300 Mission Blvd., and 17-18, at Amador Theater, Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard scriptures read by Lee Lipsker. The for children. Call 931-4848 or visit Fremont. Tickets are $8-$15. Call 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets Rd. Admission is free, with refresh- festival includes carols sung by the www.firehousearts.org. (510) 659-6031 or visit www. are $10, $15 and $18 for adults; ments following the concert. A free- audience as well as presentations by smithcenter.com. ‘THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GETAWAY’ $6, $9 and $12 for children and will donation will be accepted to the church’s chancel choir as well This musical follows the detours TRAIN OF LIGHTS Enjoy this year’s seniors. Call 931-4848 or visit benefit Open Heart Kitchen. Visit as its handbell choir. There will be and temptations that challenge Train of Lights on the Historic Niles www.firehousearts.org. www.tapestryringersandsingers.org. a reception after the performance. Brody, Ashley and other class Canyon Railway. It leaves the Sunol This event is free. Call 846-4436 or VALLEY DANCE THEATRE’S ‘THE RAVENSWOOD VICTORIAN YULETIDE officers as they search the mall station at 7:15 p.m.; and leaves visit www.centerpointechurch.org. NUTCRACKER’ Valley Dance Theatre Visit the beautiful 1885 vineyard for the perfect gift for their home- Niles at 4:15 p.m. Cost is $25 for will present “The Nutcracker” at historical site, decorated with ADVENT/CHRISTMAS CONCERT Enjoy room teacher. The performance, all; under 3 free. Go to www.ncry. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 and lovely holiday trees and flowers, the diverse music of the various to help the entire family celebrate org to see dates and purchase 16-18; and at 2 p.m., Saturday- from noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. choirs at the Catholic Community the Christmas season, is free and tickets.

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Page 16ÊUÊDecember 9, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Holiday Heart and Hearth ‘Nuncrackers’ a sell-out hit Audience joins in with singing and laughing BY GLENN WOHLTMANN which is about her dreams for If you were looking forward to a an appearance at Carnegie Hall; night with the nuns of Mount Saint “In the Convent,” a parody of the NOW OPEN Helen’s in the current Tri-Valley Village Peoples’ “In the Navy,” Repertory Theatre’s show of “Nun- complete with hats; and Father crackers,” you’re out of luck. The Virgil (Brian FitzMaurice) as Julia 925.485.4946 show’s sold out for its entire run. Child. “Nuncrackers” is writer Dan Gog- The showstopper was the penulti- gins’ fourth stage play featuring the mate song, “It’s Better to Give,” which NEW CLIENT PROMOTION little sisters of Hoboken, this time showcased Oret’s singing talent. 20% Discount on First Appointment doing a cable-access TV special in Coleman, Oret, Evans and Henry Holiday Gift Cards Now Available their convent basement. may by now be familiar to TVRT If you’ve seen TVRT’s two other audiences; all are reprising their $125 value for $100 “Nunsense” productions, you have MIKE PADUA prior roles as nuns of Mount Saint an idea of the humor involved and The nuns of Mount St. Helens: Sister Helens convent. will probably recognize the cast, Robert Anne (Suzanne Henry); Moth- Also worth noting is the hand- since a number of them seem to er Superior (Peggy Coleman); Sister ful of talented young singers and A Bumble and Bumble have gotten into the habit of play- Hubert (Shari Oret); Sister Mary Leo dancers, most of them from middle ing nuns. (Shauna James); Sister Mary Paul Am- schools in Pleasanton, who made Network Salon If you haven’t seen “Nunsense,” nesia (Joan Evans). up the Mount Saint Helens chorus; think “The Sound of Music” on Maria (Emily Joy Kessel) in par- 101 East Vineyard Ave., Suite 123 laughing gas. You don’t have to talking with them before the show ticular, stood out as much for being Salon-TerraBella.com know that Mother Superior Mary starts, and involving them in Se- cute as for her performance. Conveniently located in the Regina (Peggy Coleman) is a former cret Santa drawings. One more thing worth men- Campo di Bocce retail center in Livermore circus performer, or that second-in- The show, which runs through tioning is the value of a willing *While supplies last. *Discounts available for new clients only. command Sister Mary Hubert (Shari Dec. 18, may be short on plot — audience. Laughter is contagious *Cannot combine with other offers. Oret) hopes to become Mother Su- finding a last-minute replacement — which is why laugh tracks came perior, or that Sister Mary Paul Am- after the injury of Sister Mary Leo about — and it seemed the entire nesia (Joan Evans) lost her memory (Shawna James), who wants to be audience was infected at Satur- when a crucifix fell on her head, to the world’s first Ballerina nun, and day night’s performance at the Stu- enjoy “Nuncrackers.” a search for stolen Christmas gifts dio Theatre on Serpentine Lane in New Comers The members of the audience — but makes up for it in comedy. Pleasanton. serve as the people in the studio Of note was “All I Want for With “Nuncrackers” sold out Holiday Special for the cable access show, getting Christmas (is a one-night stand)” and a hit, TVRT is looking toward rid of theater’s fourth wall by in- by streetwise Brooklyn nun Sister its next big production, “Annie,” Basic Women Cut viting the audience to sing along, Robert Anne (Suzanne Henry), which begins next month. N Basic Men Cut Special $40 WITH BLOWDRY, LONG HAIR EXTRA Special $25 where almost Park everything that Instructor: Eric Nicholas, City Nat- COLOR SPECIAL can go wrong uralist Color Touch-up $55 Full Color $60 Partial Hilite Special $70 Family fun does go wrong. When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Hair by Rosemary Posada with piñatas The show fea- Dec. 28 tures a roster of Cost: $116 for residents; $128 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY What: Community holiday celebra- holiday-themed non-residents (510) 825-4941 tion in the Mexican tradition, with songs and a Contact: [email protected]. THURS 10-8 FRI 10-8 SAT 9-5 music, singing, drama, food and a comical story ca.us or call 931-5357 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT, VETERANS special guest that will delight 148 Ray St., Pleasanton EXPIRES 12-23-11 Who: Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sister the entire family What: Winter camp show: “A Pirate City Association When: 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 Christmas,” for grades 2-8 Where: Pleasanton Public Library, Where: Pleasanton library Who: Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre 400 Old Bernal Ave. Cost: Free Dates: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 26-Dec. 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CLOCK REPAIR Timely Service Free Estimates POLICE REPORT Free Pick-up & Delivery in Tri-Valley The Pleasanton Police Department Dec. 1 Dec. 3 made the following information available. Under the law, those charged Theft Robbery with offenses are considered innocent ■ 8:26 a.m. in the 7400 block of ■ 9:41 p.m. in the 3100 block of Santa Byfield’s Clock Shop Call (925) 736-9165 until convicted. Stonedale Drive; auto theft Rita Road Nov. 29 ■ 8:26 a.m. in the 3900 block of Theft Stoneridge Drive; auto theft ■ 1:28 a.m. in the 1300 block of Theft ■ 5:35 p.m. in the 3900 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; embezzlement ■ 8:13 a.m. in the 5800 block of Stoneridge Drive; grand theft ■ 3:05 p.m. in the 1700 block of HEARING Stoneridge Drive; petty theft ■ 6:24 p.m. in the 1500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft ■ 10:58 a.m. in the 3900 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft ■ 6:22 p.m. in the 1500 block of Promenade Way; theft ■ 7:09 p.m. in the 1300 block of Stoneridge Mall road; petty theft SERVICES ■ 6:07 p.m. in the 1500 block of Stoneridge Mall road; petty theft, Auto burglary Stoneridge Mall Road; theft possession of stolen property ■ 2:46 p.m. in the 700 block of Bonde Ct Auto burglary ■ 9:14 p.m. in the 1500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft Drug/alcohol violations A Sound Approach ■ 10:34 a.m. in the 5600 block of Owens Drive Auto burglary ■ 1:19 a.m. at the intersection of Kolln to Hearing Care Street and Mohr Avenue; public Vandalism ■ 3:45 p.m. in the 5900 block of drunkenness Stoneridge Mall Road ■ 7:40 a.m. at the intersection of Bernal Kenneth D. 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Las Positas Boulevard WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES ■ 3:14 p.m. in the 1800 block of Santa ■ 11:15 a.m. in the 3600 block of Rita Road Andrews Drive ■ 11:37 a.m. in the 9500 block of MacDonald Court Planning Commission Drug/alcohol violations ■ 12:13 p.m. in the 5900 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Drug violations Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ■ 8:50 p.m. in the 3800 block of Vineyard Avenue; possession of a Drug/alcohol violations ■ 10:04 p.m. at the intersection of Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue hypodermic needle, paraphernalia ■ 3:45 p.m. in the 7500 block of Main Street and Vervais Avenue; UÊP11-0664, Carl Pretzel (Appellant); Todd Deike (Applicant) possession Driftwood Way; possession of a con- hypodermic needle possession Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of an application ■ 11:38 p.m. at the intersection of W. trolled substance, hypodermic needle Dec. 5 Neal Street and Railroad Avenue; possession, paraphernalia possession to retain the existing fencing along the rear and side yards, Theft measuring up to seven feet, one inch tall, at the existing public drunkenness ■ 8:19 p.m. in the 500 block of Main Street; public drunkenness ■ 10:50 a.m. in the 2500 block of residence located at 3642 Carlsbad Court. Secretariat Drive; theft, forgery UÊP11-0731, Carl Pretzel (Appellant); Robert Baker (Applicant) Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of an application to construct an approximately 74-foot long, 72- to 83-inch tall fence by his sister, Nelda Olson. an avid fan of the San Francisco between 3647 and 3633 Glacier Court North. Friends and family are invited to 49ers, Giants and the Warriors. He UÊPUD-85-08-02D-03M, Mercedes Benz OBITUARIES attend services. Burial is planned spoke Spanish fluently and served Application for PUD Design Review approval to construct for Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Felton a two year voluntary mission for an approximately 170,065 square-foot, ﬁve-story automobile Cemetery. A memorial service will his church in Washington D.C. service center and parking structure and to remodel the existing Robert “Bob” Werner be held on Dec. 10 at 10 am at Jared attended college at both BYU Mercedes Benz dealership building located at 5885 Owens Aug. 5, 1929 - Nov. 30, 2011 Cedar Grove Church in Livermore. and the University of Utah, earning Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations can a degree in Economics in 2009. UÊPGPA-17 and P11-0904 through P11-0937, City of Pleasanton Robert “Bob” Werner, longtime be made to Mt. Hermon Christian He was married in the Portland Recommend approval to the City Council of: (1) the Supplemental resident of Pleasanton, peacefully Conference Center in Bob’s name. Oregon LDS temple in 2008 to his Environmental Impact Report documents for the General Plan passed away Nov. 30, 2011. He adoring wife Tiffany Bleak. Dur- Housing Element and Climate Action Plan; (2) the Draft Housing was born in Oakland on Aug. 5, Jared Alan Johansen ing the past 2 years, Jared loved Element of the General Plan; (3) General Plan amendments 1929. He graduated from the Uni- his work and associates at the (GPA), Speciﬁc Plan amendments (SPA) and/or rezonings of 17 Oct. 14, 1984 - Nov. 30, sites to allow multifamily or single family residential development versity of California, Berkeley, with law firm of Gunderson Dettmer or mixed use (including multifamily residential development). a degree in electrical engineering 2011 in Redwood City. He and Tiffany and became an army lieutenant Jared Alan Johansen, beloved were happily looking forward to Youth Commission when he graduated. He went on son of Alan and Christy Johan- law school next year. Jared is sur- Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to work at the Lawrence Livermore sen unexpectedly passed away in vived by his wife, his 17 month old Lab for 30 years, during which his sleep early Wednesday morn- daughter Reese and another baby Gingerbread Preschool, 4333 Black Avenue time he made trips to the Bikini ing November daughter Jaclyn (due to arrive in UÊ««ÀÛ>ÊvÊ9ÕÌ ÊÊÛiÀiÌÊ >ÞÊÓä£ÓÊqÊ*À}À>Ê Vi«Ì atoll and the Nevada test site. He 30, 2011 at his January). Jared is also survived by Kottinger Task Force was a ham radio operator, had his home in Pleas- his parents and his two younger pilot’s license, and liked to snorkel anton, Califor- brothers Nick and Nate Johansen. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. and ski. nia. He was 27 A memorial service to honor Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For the past 13 years his face years old. Jared took place on Tuesday, De- UÊ ÃVÕÃÃÊÀi}>À`}ÊÌ iÊ«ÌiÌ>ÊvÕÌÕÀiÊÀiÛ>ÌÊ>`Ê lit up whenever he was with his Jared grew up cember 6th in the chapel of the replacement of Kottinger Place (240 Kottinger Drive) and eleven grandchildren. He was pre- in Pleasanton Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Pleasanton Gardens (251 Kottinger Drive) senior’s apartments. ceded in death by his wife of 40 and loved his Day Saints in Pleasanton. A view- Housing Commission - Cancelled years, Janet Huffman Werner. He many friends ing for friends and community is survived by his three daughters, and teachers at Walnut Grove El- was held Monday, December 5th Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Holly (Sergio ) Arce, Krista (Chad) ementary, Harvest Park Middle at the Graham-Hitch Mortuary Friesen, and Anjanette(Greg) Lun- School, and Amador Valley High in Pleasanton. In lieu of flowers ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC dell, his grandchildren, Linda, School. Jared was well known for and for the benefit of Jared and AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME Lisa, Joshua, Lucinda and Lydia his fun sense of humor and wit and Tiff’s baby daughters’ education, Arce; Caleb, Katie, Daniel and his love of learning. He was a great contributions can be sent to: The The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. Isaac Friesen; James and Calvin brother, husband, father, son, a Jared Johansen Legacy Trust, 405 For complete information, please visit Lundell. He will be missed by his gifted athlete, dedicated scholar Boulder Court (Suite 400) Pleas- www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar brother, Bill (Nancy) Werner, and and respected friend. Jared was anton, California 94566. Page 18ÊUÊDecember 9, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Sponsored by: martial arts Sports & fitness

defensive player of the week.” SPORTS DIGEST Westmont College is located in Santa Barbara. Seahawks collecting Toys for Tots at swim meet PGSL registration Registration is open for the 2012 The Pleasanton Seahawks Swim season with the Pleasanton Girls Team will host an age group swim Softball League (PGSL). Girls living meet this weekend at the Dolores Melissa Pease Megan Tabler in Pleasanton, Dublin and Sunol Bengtson Aquatic Center on Black are eligible. Register either online Avenue and at the event will collect round for the first time in school at www.pleasantonsoftball.org or new, unwrapped toys for the an- history, and then beat No. 2 seed by mailing a registration form from nual Toys for Tots program. Cal State L.A. to win the West the website to: PGSL, P.O. Box 911, The meet is expected to draw Region. In the quarterfinal game, Pleasanton, CA 94566. about 1,200 swimmers plus their Chico beat Abilene Christian of families who will begin to arrive Texas to advance to the final four. Wrestling up victories each morning at 7 a.m., with com- Chico State then moved on to petition beginning at 9 a.m. The the NCAA Championship Tourna- All seven Amador wrestlers meet will continue each day until ment semifinals in Pensacola, Fla., placed at the tough McNair Tour- approximately 6:30 p.m. The city of where the Wildcats were defeated ney in Stockton the weekend of Pleasanton has been working closely Dec. 1 by Grand Valley State in a Dec. 3-4. Tourney MVP Richard with the Seahawks to develop plans shootout to end a 1-1 tie. Nevearez and Travis Chubb were for a reduced impact on the neigh- champions, while Tomm Yozzo borhoods surrounding the Aquatic Pleasanton goalkeeper finished second in the toughest Center. Call 931-3423. weight class of the tourney. State Cup winners makes GSAC Tommy Barrera finished third, Lindsey Smith of Pleasanton, losing a close semifinal match to his Pleasanton Rage Orange U10 girls soccer team won the Premier 1 Divi- Pleasanton grads help sophomore goalkeeper, has been weight’s eventual champion. Austin sion NorCal State Cup in late November. Orange advanced to the finals Chico soccer advance named to the 2011 All-Golden Hamilton and Brett Lewis lost close after beating ACC Mavericks in the quarterfinals in Sacramento and State Athletic Conference team consolation finals to place fourth. GSC Gryphons in the semifinals in Manteca. to Final Four from Westmont Women’s Soccer, Connor Oleary finished sixth to For the final game against Redwood City’s Juventus team it was cold Amador 2008 graduate Melissa along with three of her teammates. close out the scoring. and windy in Manteca. Bella Foster from Pleasanton scored the first Pease and Foothill 2011 graduate “I have thought of Lindsey as goal of the game. The game was tied, 1-1, just before the half and Megan Tabler helped the Chico an All-American prospect from Amador champs at Michaela Riter got a corner kick up in the air and bent in into the goal. State women’s soccer team advance the moment she arrived here,” In the second half the wind was against Pleasanton and it got down, to the NCAA Final Four for the first said Westmont head coach Kristi Irvington 2-3. Julia Gonsman tied it up with two minutes left in the game. No one time in the college’s history. Kiely. “She has grown and devel- Amador Valley girls basketball scored in the 10 minutes of overtime. Going into the NCAA D2 tour- oped in her fitness. She has vision won the Irvington Classic Cham- nament, Chico State was the fifth and she has confidence that the pionship on Dec. 3, and Kathleen Juventus kicked first for penalty kicks and its first kick went wide. Foster seed in the West Region. The Wild- entire goal box is hers. She has Wagner was named tournament and Gonsman put Pleasanton’s first two penalty kicks in, then Pleas- cats upset 4th-seeded Cal State great hands, incredible distribu- MVP. Alysse Ketner was named to anton’s goalie, Isabella Mendoza, stopped Juventus’ next three penalty Stanislaus to open the tournament, tion and enjoys leading from the the All Tournament Team, and Blair kicks for the win. knocked out top-seeded UC San back. She has been recognized by Guilfoile was awarded the Tourna- Diego to advance past the second our conference and nationally as a ment Sportsmanship Award.

PREP LINE-UP White to State Cup The RAGE U11 White closed its regular Dec. 10 vs. Antioch, away season with four straight victories to ■ Boys Soccer: 6 p.m., Foothill vs. ■ Boys Soccer: 1:30 p.m., Foothill earn first place in the U11 Division 1 vs. Richmond, away San Ramon, away Gold League. The team, coached by ■ Girls Soccer: 6 p.m., Foothill vs. Jen Mello, capped a furious sprint to Dec. 13 San Ramon Valley, home the finish by knocking off the Mission ■ Boys Basketball: 7 p.m., Foothill Valley United, 1-0, last month to ride vs. Mt. Eden, away Dec. 17 ■ Boys Soccer: 1 p.m., Foothill vs. the momentum into State Cup play. ■ Boys Soccer: 6 p.m., Foothill vs. Granada, home Alameda, home Pictured are (back, l-r) Quinn Lom- ■ Girls Soccer: 11 a.m., Foothill vs. ■ Girls Soccer: 6 p.m., Foothill vs. bardi, Leila Shafi, Coach Jen Mello, Al- Clayton Valley, away Granada, away lison Hunter, Allison Jenezon, (middle) ■ Wrestling: 9 a.m., Foothill at Bill Dec. 15 Martell Tournament, away Addyson Mapes, Kiera Hegarty, Holly Judson, (front) Kasey Cring, Delaney ■ Boys Basketball: 7 p.m., Foothill Soble, Abby Fried and Lilly Fehrmann.

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#1 Real Estate Team in the Tri-Valley Realtor group launches Spanish- WWW&ABULOUS0ROPERTIESNETsWWW2UBY(ILLNET language property website 665 Oak Circle, Downtown Pleasanton New website serves market potential for growing Spanish-speaking home buyer population

BY JEB BING ca.realtor.com site can forward property In an effort to meet the needs of Spanish- links to their clients in Spanish. The Sucasa. speaking home buyers in California, the Cali- net property search is available for the entire fornia Association of Realtors has launched state of California. Sucasa.net (http://www.sucasa.net), a new “With Spanish ranking as the second most Spanish-language property search website. widely spoken language in the U.S. and Sucasa.net shares the same multiple listing 1641 sq. ft. of living space, single story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with pool. Convenient location, walk to Spanish speakers making up nearly 35% of Offered at $640,000 service data as its sister website, California California’s population, we recognize the town. OPEN SUN 1-4 Living Network, http://ca.realtor.com, a na- market potential for this home buyer popula- 6ARESE#OURT 2UBY(ILL tional Realtors site. tion,” said CAR President LeFrancis Arnold. Sucasa.net offers Spanish-speaking home Among features at sucasa.net are prop- buyers an opportunity to search for homes erty search results that show how many using common sorting characteristics such listings are available for each bedroom as city, price range and number of bedrooms (available listings are shown in parenthe- and bathrooms. Results appear in a list or on sis after the number of bedrooms), and a map, with driving directions available in a brief property description (in Spanish) Spanish. can be seen if searching for properties on Additionally, Realtors posting on the the map view. N

OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND Beautiful 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 5665 sq. ft. home in Ruby Hill with bonus room, pool/spa, golf course lot & views. Offered at $1,950,000 Alamo 5 BEDROOMS 2459 French Oak Place $860,000 Fran & Dave Donna Susan 6 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 Cunningham Garrison Schall 925-202-6898 925-980-0273 925-519-8226 1311 Laverock Lane $2,950,000 DRE License #01226296 & 00930892 DRE License #01735040 DRE License #01713497 Sun 1-4 Michael Hatfield Broker 984-1339 Pleasanton KW Broker DRE License #01395362 Blackhawk 3 BEDROOMS 665 Oak Circle $640,000 3 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 202-6898 Exceptional Pleasanton Properties 306 Live Oak Drive $879,000 4099 Nevis Street $510,500 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 Sun 1-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 603 Blossom Ct, Pleasanton Danville 4 BEDROOMS PENDING! 7923 Sawgrass Ct $1,849,000 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, approx 5 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 251-2585 5000+ sqft, bonus room, separate offi ce 755 El Pintado Rd $1,945,000 5 BEDROOMS and spa room - premium location! Large Sun 1:30-3:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 7235 Valley Trails Dr $725,000 and fl at 31,060 sqft lot. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-valley 397-4200 Livermore Offered at $1,425,000 4 BEDROOMS San Ramon 1092 Geneva Street $575,000 4 BEDROOMS 5047 Forest Hill Dr, Pleasanton Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-valley 200-2457 PENDING! 7793 Peppertree Rd $629,000 1868 Barossa Dr $749,950 Forest Hill Estates — Built in 1996 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 200-4130 Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 855-8333 Beautiful single story home featuring 2889 Rutherford Ct $849,000 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, approx 2,547 sqft. Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 200-4130 New interior paint, new carpet, hardwood fl oors, Find more open home listings at pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate marble entry, remodeled master bath. Excellent Westside location with 3 car garage. Large For marketing opportunities contact Andrea Heggelund at 600-0840 x110. approx. 9889 sqft. fl at lot. Walk to schools, parks and shopping. Offered at $850,000

4691 Finch Way, Dublin BRAND NEW LISTING! SOLD! BRAND NEW ROOF! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, approx 2400+ sqft, separate ofﬁ ce, loft (4th bedroom) 1092 Geneva Street, Livermore Desirable Sunset East and bonus room. 4 bedroom 2 bath and 3-car garage SOLD at $668,000 2024 sqft. and corner lot. Dual pane windows, remodeled kitchen, inside For photos and virtual tours 925.989.6500 laundry, ﬁ replace. Great curb appeal, visit www.deloresgragg.com private beautiful yards, built in BBQ, garden sheds. Excellent Location! If you are thinking of selling or buying Offered at $575,000 a home, call me for information elores on current market conditions and D OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12/11 1-4 options available to you. Please call for more information. Louise Davis Don’t wait on this one! Gragg REALTOR® Lic#01206964 ® REALTOR KELLER WILLIAMS® Tri-Valley Realty is Independently Owned and Operated. 925.200.2457 [email protected] DRE #00551850 www.DeloresGragg.com

Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 9, 2011ÊU Page 21 Pleasanton Beautiful Home in Gated Community NEW CONSTRUCTION Single Story & Two Story Semi-Custom Homes OPEN Sundays 12-4pm & by Appointment Directions: Take Vineyard Ave. East, Turn Right on Pietronave Lane (signal light)

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BED 6 BA 7(2) 8,877+/- SQ.FT. 0.65+/- ACRES BED 6 BA 5(3) 8,330+/- SQ.FT. 3.85+/- ACRES BED 6 BA 3.5 3,670+/- SQ.FT. 0.80+/- ACRES BED 4 BA 3 2,500+/- SQ.FT. 0.20+/- ACRES BED 4 BA 3.5 4,320+/- SQ.FT. 0.68+/- ACRES Stunning, classic Italian Villa in one of Bay Area’s most A gated westside French Chateau custom estate with Spectacular private park-like setting for this beau- Profess Remodel! Chef’s’ Kit w S/S top of line equip, Welcome to this exceptional home located in the desirable locations. Catch your breath & prepare for stunning grounds, elevator, private tennis court, tiful updated cstm home w/ amazing valley views. Granite Counters, Cust Mill-work thru out, Cust 2 prestigious gated community of Golden Eagle in what lies beyond the gorgeous entry of this estate. indoor pool, casino/theater, 450 gal salt water fish Open layout w/ grand entry & luxurious master station office w/ cherry cabs, Baths w/ cherrywd, Pleasanton. Remodeled and upgraded throughout Nestled in an unrivaled setting among olive trees & tank, finished attic, vista terrace etc. Incredible level suite. Remodeled kitchen. Crown molding & cstm granite, tumbled marble, Newer windows, Planta- with exquisite attention to detail. lush landscaping w/ mile long views of vineyards. of detail! designer features throughout. Pool & waterfall. tion shutters, Bonus room w/ built-ins, fireplace. THE UWE MAERCZ TEAM 925.251.2568 THE UWE MAERCZ TEAM 925.251.2568 CORTEZ & PESTAL 925.648.5300 CORTEZ & PESTAL 925.648.5300 WEINER MCDOWELL GROUP 925.251.2550 1695 GERMANO WAY RUBY HILL 4614 BLACK AVE PLEASANT VALLEY 3545 CALLE ALEGRE COUNTRY FAIRE 7781 CLIFDEN COURT THE RIDGE 5775 JOHNSTON RD PLEASANTON

BED 5 BA 6.5 7,330+/- SQ.FT. 0.65+/- ACRES BED 3 BA 2 1,377+/- SQ.FT. 0.17+/- ACRES BED 4 BA 3 2,916+/- SQ.FT. 0.29+/- ACRES BED 5 BA 5 4,606+/- SQ.FT. 0.47+/- ACRES BED 3 BA 2 2,474+/- SQ.FT. 4.10+/- ACRES Elaborate Italian Villa with +/-7,330 sf, 5 bedrooms, A rare find for a single level home on a corner lot Wonderful remodeled and upgraded Trinity model Magnificent Former Model Estate built by Taylor Come Experience Country Living - prestigious Tassa- 6/1 bathrooms, stunning tile work and built less in the Pleasant Valley District. Upgraded windows in Original Country Fair! Perfect location, floorplan Woodrow! Every option you could imagine; natural jara Ranches, mins to vibrant Shopping & Entertain- than four years ago. This home offers an impressive and roof last six years. Walking distance to schools, and amazing backyard including saline pool, spa, stone, marble, hardwood, wood paneling, crown ment. Newer roof, paint & carpet.+office, planta- entry foyer, stately office, movie theatre, expansive Amador Community Park and Post Office. Close to waterfalls and spillways. Downstairs bedroom and mouldings, built-in speakers & more! Master suite tion shutters, central vaccum, bath/heated floors, kitchen, walk-in wine cellar and more. downtown. full bath, maple cabinetry,newer roof and win- w/ retreat & balcony. Panoramic views. a kind new irrigation system. Barn/Garage w/ 2+ stalls. THE UWE MAERCZ TEAM 925.251.2568 TOM BRAMELL 925.583.2180 WEINER MCDOWELL GROUP 925.251.2550 THE JOE FRAZZANO TEAM 925.735.7653 TESS FOLSTER 925.984.7733 3056 RIVERS BEND CIR ARROYO 140 LEE AVENUE LIVERMORE 533 STARLING AVE LIVERMORE 7903 DRY CREEK DR DUBLIN 6212889 KI LRKAREUTHERFORD RD C T LIVERMORE SUNOL OPEN SUN 1-4PM

BED 5 BA 3.5 2,878+/- SQ.FT. 0.12+/- ACRES BED 4 BA 3 2,080+/- SQ.FT. 0.13+/- ACRES BED 3 BA 2 1,328+/- SQ.FT. 0.15+/- ACRES BED 4 BA 3.5 3,449+/- SQ.FT. 0.20+/- ACRES BED 4 BA 3.5 3,504+/- SQ.FT. 0.30+/- ACRES Gorgeous. 5th bed room converted into suite and at- Spacious 2 Story Home w/ Lovely added Bonus Room Come see this 3 bedroom 2 bath Corner lot home, Resort style backyard with pool. 4 bedrooms + large Wonderfully location at the end of a cul-de-sac, tached to master bedroom, to relax, to watch movie & Bedroom w/ Separate Entry. 4 Bed - 3 updated Ba. before its to late! It also has side yard access. REO/ loft, 3 car garage, cul-de-sac location, numerous near vineyards & open fields. Spacious entry way, privately/withfriends of choice. Has formal living Refinished Hardwood Floors. Relaxing family rm ad- Bank owned. upgrades including cherry cabinets, slab granite, gourmet kitchen & grand master bedroom suite. room and family room, traviertine/carpet floor, jacent to Updated Eat-In Kitchen. Mature Landscap- upgraded flooring, wrought iron, Brazilian cherry- This home has a large backyard w/ a private apart- granite counter top, shutters, fully landscaped. ing & even a Balcony for your relaxation. wood flooring. Don’t miss this one! ment/office above the garage. MAX DE VRIES 925.251.2514 MICHAEL SWIFT & ASSOCIATES 925.251.2588 DAVID AZIMI 925.251.2580 THE JOE FRAZZANO TEAM 925.735.7653 SARAH ARNOLD 925.253.7074 3322 EAST AVENUE LIVERMORE 7793 PEPPERTREE RD SILVERGATE 3429 ASHBOURNE CIRCLE NORRIS CANYON 5875 CRESTMONT AVE SPRINGTOWN 1524 GREEN VALLEY DANVILLE OPEN SUN 1-4PM

BED 1 BA 1 432+/- SQ.FT. 0.51+/- ACRES BED 4 BA 3 2,240+/- SQ.FT. 0.21+/- ACRES BED 5 BA 5.5 5,017+/- SQ.FT. 0.33+/- ACRES BED 3 BA 2 1,269+/- SQ.FT. 0.14+/- ACRES BED 4 BA 2.5 2,402+/- SQ.FT. 0.23+/- ACRES Great development opportunity on this half acre lot. Desirable Westside in Silvergate Highlands! Lami- This Norris Canyon, San Ramon beauty backs up to Tastefully updated home w/ laminate flooring, per- Custom built rancher completed in 2007. Open Zoned RG-16 - up to 8 units possible. nate & wood flrs, dual pane windows, updated kit & open space and the Bishop Ranch Regional Open mitted bonus rm w/ 2 sliders, side yard access, eat floor plan. Chef’s kitchen w/custom island, walnut baths. Master bd downstairs w/ private bath. Amaz- Space. Features a wonderful pool and waterfall, spa in kitchen, romantic wood burning fireplace, close cabinets, granite slab, + SS appl. Distressed walnut ing parklike yard on 2 lots with RV access. Minutes to and an excellent space for outdoor entertaining. to Croce Elem. and Christensen Middle, close to 580, hrdwd floors. Amazing bathrooms. Ringed-shaped 580/680 & BART, schools, shopping & restaurants. close to Livermore National Laboratory and more! extended gated driveway/ detached oversized gar. UWE MAERCZ 925.251.2568 CATHY DEAN & KARI WAHL 925.200.4130 DAVID AZIMI 925.251.2580 MICHAEL SWIFT & ASSOCIATES 925.251.2589 MICHAEL SWIFT & ASSOCIATES 925.251.2588 Blackhawk East Blackhawk West Danville Lafayette Livermore Montclair/ Piedmont Pleasanton Orinda Walnut Creek 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Cir. 3880 Blackhawk Rd. 15 Railroad Ave. 3799 Mt. Diablo Blvd. 1983 Second St. 6116 La Salle Ave., Ste. 200 5075 Hopyard Rd Ste. 110 89 Davis Rd., 1700 N. Main St. Danville, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94526 Lafayette, CA 94549 Livermore, CA 94550 Oakland, CA 94611 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Orinda, CA 94563 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925.648.5300 925.736.6000 925.855.4000 925.385.2330 925.667.2100 510.339.4800 925.251.2500 925.253.7000 925.280.8500