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Wed on Valentine’s Adults and Kids Ages 10 thru 110 Day—at last established in 1997 4625 First Street 417-0561 group of nearly 100 one child. Lynne’s son Tyler grad- homeless and poor had uated from Foothill High School % % $ $ A an extraordinarily happy three years ago; Jerry’s daughter $ Valentine’s Day last week as guests Bailey graduated from high school ( "*&.'&"%(*& of Pleasanton bride Lynne Chapman in Redding. watched her marry her childhood Last summer, Lynne came home Pleasanton sweetheart Jerry Meredith at an to Pleasanton after a four-month outdoor ceremony at 34th Avenue revival mission in Mozambique, and Peralta Street in Oakland. For turned on her TV and by chance Real Estate News Meredith, a Christian missionary tuned into a Montel Williams’ % $ whose many evangelical friends show, “Searching for Lost Loves.” ( ")&.)/"$ by joined her, it was a way to celebrate Entranced, she stopped unpacking the couple’s special wedding while and watched and listened as cou- Gerarda $ also giving back to the community ples told of finding each other after Stocking she and her Blazing Fire Church in long absences. Knowing that there San Ramon also serve. The church, was only one person she would ever led by its pastor Brent Lokker, want to be reunited with, she fol- who married the couple, has its lowed the advice one of the guests Oakland Outreach Center at 34th suggested and used Google on her DEFINING A and Peralta, across from the recy- % $ laptop to search for Jerry. There he BUYER’S MARKET ( ",&.'/"%(! cling center. was, “Jerry Meredith, electrical con- Although Lynne wore white and tractor, Redding, CA.” It took only a " Jerry a suit and tie, there was lit- nervous minute for Lynne to call the Attorney and columnist Robert tle else that was traditional in the phone number listed. Jerry answered, Bruss believes that a buyer’s market, .& 4 & .& .'&..& Valentine’s Day afternoon outdoor and their romance was rekindled. generally, can be defined as a “nor- wedding. As they served a meal I talked to both the night before mal” market. Over the forty years and cut wedding cake slices for the their wedding and watched as a guests, Lynne and Jerry, following garage-full of friends helped them that he’s been a real estate investor, their belief that it’s better to give fill their gift bags. Both said they he insists, only about 25% of the % $ than receive, passed out large plas- found it amazing that they had been time was the market characterized ( ",&.'/"%( ( tic bags filled with coats, blankets, on parallel paths during much of the by multiple offers and rapid sales other clothing, toys and nonperish- time since Corona. Jerry, now 48, and and skyrocketing appreciation rates. able food that they and their church Lynne, a year younger, talked about It’s been normal, he claims, to see friends had prepared the night their children, who both dearly love homes on the market for two to six before at Lynne’s condominium on and who were part of the Valentine’s months and to see the annual ap- Vineyard Avenue in Pleasanton. Day wedding, about their failed mar- It was at her condo where Lynne riages and that they had both stayed preciation rate hovering slightly be- “reconnected” with Jerry and where I single after that. Always devoted low 5%--or, when higher, generally first met up with them the Wednesday to their faith, Lynne had taken her a bit above the rate of appreciation. .#0.!0.! . .).+2 !. ! night before their wedding. I learned strong Christian beliefs even fur- But it’s crucial to add that what $*$ $ $ %$ $ $" $$ $ # that the two had been childhood ther, establishing her own Heaven on is happening in one market may $*$! & '$ sweethearts as teenagers in Corona Earth Ministries. She conducts her differ from what is happening only $*$ $ $"$ # in Riverside County, where both missionary work in Africa, Canada .5 .3 , a zip code away. You should check $$$ .&" . then lived and where Jerry had given and parts of the U.S. Both also each market, rather than general- .*4(,461 her a “promise ring.” With that ring, credit their faith for bringing them .( ./ each had vowed to marry some day back together, saying “it was meant izing, when deciding on the price and to spend the rest of their lives to be.” Lynne had kept the “promise you can afford to pay today. together. But they hadn’t planned ring,” which, though it had become The “Bruss Rule” looks like on being separated for 32 years first. too tight to wear, “miraculously fit this. First, check how long it has . # !.' ! .! On one of his Christmas trips to visit again” after she reunited with Jerry been taking on average for the his father in Redding, Jerry’s family and they planned their wedding. houses that come to market in a .5 .3 , .5 .3 , . . . . situation changed and he had to stay This week, Lynne and Jerry moved particular area to sell. If it’s above there to finish high school. Both into his house in Redding where .+ .3 .&% .- .3 .$ % 60 days, it can be characterized as were broken hearted but lacked the both will join in her ministry. For $ $ '( %)))$ $ financial means to get together. They more information about her work, buyer’s market in that area. Second, .&" . .*4(,461 eventually lost contact, each married highlight Lynne Chapman at www. check the number of homes listed and later divorced, and each had FathersTouch.org. N for sale in the area as against the number of sales that closed, and $$$$$ $%$ $ $ $& !% # % &( About the Cover you will gain an idea of the number $" ((*'"( ( ( -(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(&"/+&#$+#,// $" (("%*&(( (-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(,#&+%&&+%$$/ $" $(($%$/( ( ( -(-(-(&"/+**'+,&// $" ((%#"'( ( -(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(,#&+)$%+$%%% Jo Anne Camara, director of Pleasanton’s Hacienda School, teaches a of months’ worth of inventory $" ' ((&#**+( ((-(-(-(-(,#&+$'$+&,// $$$ (($%#/( ( -(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(,#&+%'#+%,// group of the upper level elementary students. Hacienda’s School’s ratio is coming to market. If it’s more than $$$ (('/#*( ( (-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(,#&+*$$+,)// $" $ $("%//(-( ( -(-(-(-(-(-(-(-(,#&+,%%+*")% much smaller than public elementary schools, and that’s part of the reason six months, Bruss argues the area parents choose to send their children there. While Pleasanton’s public # # " & # " schools are acclaimed, they do not offer enough for some parents. Cover is experiencing a buyer’s market— design by Manuel Valenzuela. which is a “normal” market with its Vol. IX, Number 4 own strategies and opportunities. For help call Gerarda Stocking at The Pleasanton Weekly is published weekly by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 5506 846-4000 or visit her website at Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (925) 600-0840. USPS 020407. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed free upon request to homes and apartments in www.gerardastocking.com. . '! .. #. . # Pleasanton. Voluntary subscriptions at $30 per year ($50 for two years) are welcome !! ! !! !! ! ! ! from Pleasanton residents. Subscription rate for businesses and for residents of other Gerarda Stocking is the Owner/Broker communities is $40 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Pleasanton of Stocking Realty. !! ! ! ! ! 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925-846-5040 UÊ5505 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton Jennifer DeFrance Teacher I don’t live in Pleasanton. We come here to shop specifically for the small town feeling. I don’t believe there should be bigger shops. I like the intimacy of the diverse bou- CH? tiques downtown. If I’m looking for nightlife there are plenty of other EF;DM;;A;D:I places to go. Heather Alexandria Stay at Home Mom Personally, I’m torn. I like to shop so more mainstream shops would be great, but I think it would detract from the charm. I would love if the current shops stayed open later. The streets roll up at 8 p.m. More to do later would be fun.
Tony Giustino Firefighter I like the small town feel of Pleasanton. If people want the big shops Hacienda and the mall are not far away. I think we should keep downtown independent. ValleyCare Health System is now offering weekend MRI Appointments on our Pleasanton Campus. 5555 W. Las Positas Blvd. Hours: Saturday and Sunday (holidays included) 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Other services offered on weekends include CT and Mammography. Teri Wendt Scheduling: Call 925-734-3376 Daycare Owner I would hate to see downtown change. We’ve been here for 20 years and it’s part of our unique charm. I would like to see some of the current restaurants and shops stay open later and offer some entertainment. By the time we get off work, get ready and head out, places are closing. J\im`e^k_\Ki`$MXcc\pn`k_D\[`ZXc=XZ`c`k`\j`eC`m\idfi\Xe[Gc\XjXekfe% nnn%mXcc\pZXi\%Zfd Have a Streetwise question? E-mail: [email protected] Compiled by Cybele Ryan Page 4ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓÓ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ NewsfrontNewsfront City seeks quick vote on Oak Grove referendum News Digest Move comes before today’s court hearings on project’s legal disputes by Jeb Bing Nominate excellent Oak Grove are resolved today, as Ken Burr, substituting for Roesch seeks the dismissal of the Lins’ educators he City Council Tuesday expected. at the time, granted the Lins a tem- suit on grounds that it violates night agreed to schedule a Alameda County Superior Court porary order restraining the county a state statute that protects indi- Nominations for the 18th T series of public discussions Judge Frank Roesch has scheduled Registrar from certifying the signa- viduals from “Strategic Lawsuits annual Excellence in Education March 4 on the controversial Oak hearing this morning on a request tures until the Lins’ suit could be against Public Participation, known Awards are now being accepted Grove project, a multi-million- by Oak Grove landowners Jennifer heard in full by Roesch, as sched- as SLAPP. Roesch is expected to by the Pleasanton PTA Council. dollar luxury home and open space Lin and her brother Frederic to uled today. The Lins are arguing decide that claim today also. The community is encouraged to plan it approved last fall for the declare invalid signatures gathered that Ayala and Save Pleasanton’s At issue is the council’s approval nominate a teacher, administrator hills above Kottinger Ranch and by former Councilwoman Kay Hills used deceptive tactics and for the Lins to develop 51 large or staff member of the Pleasanton Vintage Hills. Ayala and her citizens’ coalition failed to adhere to other rules in custom homesites on 77 acres of Unified School District based on With the clock running toward a Save Pleasanton’s Hills. Ayala and seeking voter signatures. They the nearly 600 acres of wooded personal merit and exemplary March 7 deadline for scheduling a the organization collected more want Roesch to grant a permanent hilltop land the Lins own. As part contributions made to public possible referendum on Oak Grove than 4,000 signatures from reg- injunction that would invalidate the of its approval, the council also education. Forms and eligibil- on the state primary ballot on June istered Pleasanton voters last fall signatures so that they can get on approved a development agreement ity requirements are available 3, Councilwoman Cheryl Cook- seeking to overturn the council’s with their project. with the Lins that would turn the at www.pleasantonpta.org. Kallio said she wanted everything decision that approved the project. Ayala countered with a motion Nominations must be received in place if legal disputes affecting Another Superior Court Judge, also filed in Superior Court that (continued on page 8) by 4 p.m. March 19. The public ceremony honoring the recipi- ents will be held June 4. Quarrel over wall Change a bike tire close to settlement for breast cancer Barrier will remain up between Hap’s restaurant Pleasanton bike shop and Pleasanton Station with added conditions Cyclepath, 337-B Main St. (in the Bank of America building) by Janet Pelletier hosts the second bike workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28. All fter two years, heated and that some of the liquid spilled proceeds will be donated to exchange and a longstand- and seeped into a storm drain. the Breast Cancer Fund to sup- A ing rift, a battle over a wall “Our property tenants pay a hand- port research and outreach. At dividing Hap’s restaurant from some amount of rent and expect this workshop, participants are the new Pleasanton Station center quality,” said Mitch Perreira, one encouraged to bring their bikes appears to be close to a conclu- of Pleasanton Station’s owners. and learn to safely and efficiently sion. “(Hap’s) wants to go out and run change a flat tire. A $15 donation The Planning Commission voted the parking lot.” is suggested. For more informa- 5-0 at its Feb. 13 meeting that a But Hap’s owner Mike Madden tion, call 485-3218. 6-foot-tall masonry wall parting denied that contaminants were the back of Hap’s on Neal Street leaking into storm drains. from Pleasanton Station on West “I don’t pollute,” he said. “I Falcon Royale tickets Angela Street will not have to be don’t contaminate the property. We on sale now torn down. The matter will go to don’t do these things that we’re Tickets are available for the the City Council with the com- being accused of.” Falcon Royale “Moon Over mission’s recommendations for To solve the issue, Pleasanton Manhattan” fundraiser, taking Janet Pelletier approval. Station owners asked the city if The dispute began two years place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. April they could build a wall. When they ago after owners of the Pleasanton were told they didn’t need special 5 at the Ruby Hill Golf Club. The Station development, which opened permits, they completed the enclo- event will feature student-made a few months ago, erected the wall sure. fine art, dinner, drinks, a silent A GAME WITH STEALTH to separate its back parking lot After the wall went up, Madden and live auction, and dancing to The “young pups” division of the Pleasanton Lacrosse Club was from the rear of the steak and contacted the city to complain that the sounds of Annie Sampson treated to a clinic last week taught by San Jose Stealth forwards Colin seafood restaurant. Owners com- the wall didn’t get the necessary and Friend. Proceeds will sup- Doyle (shown here) and Jeff Zywicki. The players often teach lacrosse techniques in schools across the Bay Area, as the sport has been con- plained that employees at the res- approvals and that it encroached port Foothill High School pro- sistently growing in popularity. For the story, turn to Sports on page 25. taurant were dumping cooking oil grams. Tickets are $75 and are and grease into Dumpsters out back (continued on page 9) limited to the first 200 sold. Contact Jill Thomas at 931-1075 or [email protected]. Schools find alternate beef supplier Poet brings Yosemite Westland Meat Company products removed from district after massive recall to Pleasanton by Emily Atwood Frank Castro, director of nutri- “That’s for anyone who has meat procedures, not because of con- James Down will share his tional services for the district, said from (as far back as) Feb. 1, 2006,” tamination or the risk of illness. work at 2 p.m. Sunday at the eef has returned to the USDA either supplies raw meat Castro said. “They need to get rid Pleasanton parents and students Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Pleasanton Unified School to schools or to a processor which of that.” need not worry about the beef Old Bernal Ave. Down lives and B District (PUSD) school delivers cooked and frozen meat to Recalls were issued based on an served in the 10,000 to 15,000 works in Yosemite National Park menus following what is being schools. The district receives meat incident in August, meaning the meals served throughout the district which is his inspiration. called the largest meat recall in from a processor that has found a meat has likely already been con- each week, according to Castro. U.S. history. new beef provider since the recall. sumed. So far, no illnesses among “The USDA inspects meat in Responding to the U.S. “We were alerted at the end of California school children who its raw state,” he said, adding that Corrections Department of Agriculture’s January,” Castro said. “The first may have eaten the beef in ques- the meat is received processed The Weekly desires to correct (USDA) large recall of Westland week, we pulled any items that tion have been reported. USDA and cooked. “All of our leads are all significant errors. To request Meat Company beef, the district might be recalled.” spokesman Keith Williams said the trained in food safety. We follow a correction, call the editor removed the company’s products As of Monday, the USDA recall was done primarily to revoke safe food handling from time deliv- at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: from the schools and began receiv- issued a two-year recall of meat by the USDA’s seal of inspection for ered to time the food is delivered to [email protected] ing beef from another source. Westland. the meat because of processing the students.” N *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓÓ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 5 Newsfront PRICES SLASHED ON 7 SELECT HOMES In the Top-Rated Pleasanton School District! * WAS $710,000 $550,000! NOW starting at
102 years young Bernice Pavlik, of Pleasanton, recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with friends and family at Eden Villa senior care facility. Born in Oakland in 1906, Pavlik spent most of her life there before moving to Castro Valley and most recently, to Pleasanton, for the past two years. Her secret to life’s longevity? Pavlik said she doesn’t drink or smoke and walks a lot. Martial arts studio kicked out for good In its denial, Planning Commission says owner needs child care license for its program by Janet Pelletier Tri-Valley Martial Arts Academy A martial arts studio on Quarry has left an indelible mark in their Lane has been shut down indefinite- children’s lives, they said. ly after the Planning Commission “My 5-year-old daughter has ruled 5-0 its owner would need to really come out of her shell,” said get a child care license before it parent Amy Fluker. would consider it. Another mother said she was The Tri-Valley Martial Arts amazed at what her son learned Academy shuttered last month after about respect in such a small the city determined that the scope amount of time. of operations at the studio were dif- At the Feb. 13 meeting, commis- ferent than what owner John Pfund sioners said while they have no hesi- described to them initially. tations that Pfund is a great leader and The business, located at 1262-A role model to the children he teaches Quarry Lane, opened last July after and that the martial arts program was it obtained what the city termed an exceptional, it didn’t erase the fact “over the counter” zoning certifi- that the longer hours of operation and cate. But the city soon realized that regimented daily schedule falls into a 5 Townhomes from a new law that went into effect the day care category, which requires a same month meant the studio need- state child care license. 1,280 - 2,032 sq. ft. ed a conditional use permit, and “I have no doubt that John’s a they contacted the studio to correct good teacher,” Commissioner the mistake. After a back-and-forth Jennifer Pearce said. “I’d like to see battle, city staff recommended that this succeed, but the way it’s cur- 5 Up to 4 Bedrooms the commission deny the permit rently structured, I can’t support it.” because the martial arts activities Commissioner Arne Olson added resembled more of a day care than that the studio’s practice of picking 5 Up to 3 Baths an after school program. children up from school gives more The decision was crushing to of an element of care. Pfund, who said his passion for life “The way to solve this would comes from teaching youths the be to get a (child care) license,” he 5 2-Car Garage principles of martial arts. said. “I’ve wanted to do this since I Pfund had been operating Tri- was 10 years old,” he said. Valley Martial Arts under a ‘free “I’ve never told anyone it’s a day to come and go’ policy—meaning care,” Pfund said. “I don’t provide students weren’t required to be 110 BIRCH TERRACE, PLEASANTON, CA 94566 supervision or care.” signed in and out by their parents Pfund said his studio is no different which is how a day care would LOCATED AT BIRCH CREEK DR. AND VINEYARD AVE. than after school gymnastics, dance operate. But the city has a policy of and swim programs and should be requiring facilities to sign children considered by the same rules. in and out, according to city princi- PHONE 925.931.9999 | www.BirchTerrace.com/PW Parents of children who went to pal planner Donna Decker. the martial arts school agreed with Under Pfund’s policy, “children Pfund, reiterating that he never told at any age would be free to come them it was a day care and that Square footage is approximate. *Advertised price is for residence 2, homesite 19. Prices subject to change, effective date of publication. SC 2054 28 they never considered it one. The (continued on page 7) Page 6ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓÓ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Newsfront
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by Emily Atwood “The feedback I got from the Continuation high schools are for We offer a multi-layered visitation team is that we provide students age 16 and older who are programs consisting of: State Superintendent of Public structure and build solid relation- at risk of not graduating. Village UÊLIPOSHOTS Instruction Jack O’Connell recent- ship with students to help them High boasts a high graduation UÊ >ÊÜi} ÌÊÃÃ ly named Village High School as dig themselves out of the hole and rate, which Giglio said is usually UÊ >ÊV ÊÃÃ 900 back kicks UÊ >ÃÌ iVÃ a 2008 Model Continuation High between 90 to 100 percent. School. It was one of 12 to be “We provide structure “We’re very proud of our stu- Laser Hair Removal recognized among the reported dents,” he said. “They don’t always FREE BUY 4 BIKINI AT $450 AND GET 2 FACIALS FREE 519 continuation high schools in and build solid relation- get the best reputation and they MICRODERMABRASION OR FACIAL California. really can and do achieve a lot of WHEN YOU PURCHASE BOTOX NANO TECH INCH LOSS SYSTEM ship with students to AND OR RESTYLANE “We are very excited,” Greg amazing things when they come Giglio, principal of alternative edu- help them dig them- here. It’s always great to see them NANO FACE LIFT cation, said, adding that the honor selves out of the hole rewarded this way; it’s on par with NON INVASIVE is won in cycles and it’s their fourth all the awards that Amador and cycle in a row to win. and get back on track Foothill receive.” Giglio compared the screening and graduate” The continuation high school process to that of the WASC cre- recognition program is a partner- dentialing program. They look at —Greg Giglio, Village High ship of the California Deparmtent AS SEEN ON OPRAH! the whole program, including test Continuation School Principal of Education and the California scores, curriculum, opportunities Continuation Education Before Treatment After Treatment Before Treatment After Treatment for students and ways for parents to Association. For more information Medically supervised inch loss 15”-50” be involved. A visitation team then get back on track and graduate,” on continuation education, visit Helps to regain the sagging jaw line. Weight loss - 3 lbs/per week tours the school for a couple days Giglio said. “The staff is a veteran www.cde.ca.gov/105244, or on Contours the cheek area. Overall radiance. Body tightening, bust, butt lift VISIBLE RESULTS IN ONE TREATMENT and interviews staff, students and staff and really does a lot to help Village High School, visit www. Individual Results May Vary parents. students reach their potential.” pleasanton.k12.ca.us/village. N Crunch Inches by Skin Laser Skin Laser Essentials Inc. 4550 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 210 Fremont Hub Courtyard, Fremont (925) 829-7722 (510) 793-2277 Securing scholarship dollars www.skinlaseressentials.com Amador Valley Scholarships, Inc. raises money to ease financial burden for college hopefuls by Emily Atwood Since Amador Valley Scholarships, Inc. (AVSI) started in 1965, the group has awarded $370,000 to 362 Pleasanton stu- dents heading to college. The giv- ing trend continues as the group begins its annual fundraising cam- paign. Three new directors have joined the scholarship board in order to move the organization’s goals for- ward. Denise Ebright is a graduate of Amador Valley High and UC Berkeley as well as the first AVSI recipient to serve on the board. Dennis Hart is also a product of Pleasanton schools, and graduated from San Jose State University in 1979. He is also the son of the late Thomas and Mary Hart, for Dennis Hart, Denise Ebright and James Soulé have joined the Amador Valley whom one of AVSI’s scholarships Scholarships, Inc. board of directors. is named. Thirty-one year Pleasanton resi- their goals,” Board President Mary School. High school seniors are eli- dent James Soule is also the chair Hart Reding said. gible for scholarships to vocational, of the Soule Family Charitible Scholarship applications are avail- community or four-year colleges. Foundation. AVSI’s Scott Soule able at the Amador Valley, Foothill To donate to AVSI, send a Scholarship is named for his son, and Village high school counsel- check payable to Amador Valley who attended Pleasanton schools. ing departments, or by emailing Scholarships, Inc. to 4665 Bernal “As the cost of higher education Ebright at [email protected]. Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566. A continues to escalate, AVSI is deter- The deadline for submissions is donation form can be found on on mined to help as many Pleasanton March 14. Interviews will be con- AVSI’s Web site, www.amadorval- students as possible in realizing ducted May 5 at Foothill High leyscholarshipsinc.org. N
and attending more than 16 hours with Pfund’s previous martial arts Martial arts per week. Other activities such as operations in Dublin, which the (continued from page 6) supervised homework also factored city of Dublin recorded numerous into the decision. However, the state code violations for. and go,” Decker said. “Parents revised that ruling following addi- The vote commissioners made would sign a waiver, but the child tional information it received from was a “denial without prejudice,” would not be required to be signed Pfund about the center’s activities which means that Pfund would out by an adult.” and determined a license wasn’t be able to come back to the com- There were some inconsistencies necessary under an exemption that mission with a revised business with how the state viewed the situa- Pfund has parents sign a waiver proposal that includes a child care tion. Initially, the State Department stating the academy isn’t a day license. If the commission had of Social Services Community care. The city said it disagrees with denied the permit outright, Pfund Care Licensing Division told the that decision because the exemp- would have to wait one year before Up-to-date news city that Pfund would be required tion applies only to older children. bringing his proposal back. He has about Pleasanton to get a child care license because The studio would be teaching chil- another option as well. He can every day children would be at the facility dren as young as 5 years old. appeal the Planning Commission’s for more than an hour and a half Commissioners also took issue decision to the City Council. N *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓÓ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 7 Newsfront
Sousa to manage Axis dent of the Hope Hospice Board County Meals on Wheels. of Directors. Neal, who joined the Oak Grove Of Note teen recovery program (continued from page 5) board in 2003, witnessed the bene- Foothill grad earns Amie Sousa has been promoted fits of hospice when he lost both of Eagle Scout honors Wieskamp to serve to manager of Axis Community his parents a year apart to terminal rest of their property over to the city as president of park Health’s Teen Drug and Alcohol illness. Justin Worley, an 18-year-old at no charge. Pleasanton intends Recovery Program. Sousa grad- Margie Perry, vice president and graduate of Foothill High School, to use the acreage for trails, pic- district board uated from the University of branch manager of Heritage Bank, recently was awarded the rank of nic grounds and equestrian paths. Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree has been appointed vice president Eagle Scout, the most prestigious The council also will seek simi- Ayn Wieskamp of Livermore in human services and came to of the board. Heritage Bank (for- rank in Boy Scouts. Worley started lar agreements with other adjacent will serve as Axis through an 80-hour internship mally Diablo Valley Bank) hosted as a Cub Scout at the age of 7 landowners to create a 2,000-acre the East Bay program while working towards the Lights of the Valley in Pleasanton in Pack 944 swatch of open space along the Regional Park degree. The Teen Drug and Alcohol for the past two years and, as a and advanced southeast hills of Pleasanton. District board Recovery Program last year served part of each event, sponsored an through the If Roesch decides that the Lins’ president for 159 teens in treatment and 6,000 AdoptñAñBear program with all ranks from suit has merit and cancels the Ayala 2008. First additional teens in primary preven- proceeds going to Hope Hospice Bobcat to signature-gathering results, his elected to the tion at assemblies, school visits and all bears purchased being dis- Webelos decisions would effectively end the board of direc- and the Parent tributed to sick children. Scout. He also dispute. If the Lins lose in court, tors in 1998, Project. Charles Crohare, vice president, attained the however, then the county Registrar Wieskamp was In her new relationship manager for Tri-Valley Arrow of Light can certify the signatures collected re-elected in position, Sousa Bank, is the board’s new treasur- Award in 2000. by Ayala and her group as suf- 2002 and 2006. Ayn Wieskamp will oversee er. Mary Prishtina, RN, OCN, is That March, ficient in numbers to call for a Immediately all aspects of the new secretary on the board. he crossed Justin Worley referendum. prior to her the program, Prishtina provides patients and their over into Boy In that scenario, the council, at being elected to the park district which pro- families with information and car- Scouts and joined Troop 941. He its March 4 meeting, would likely board, she was a councilmember vides outpa- ing support at the ValleyCare Health then transferred to Troop 998 in consolidate its response to the citi- for the city of Livermore for 18 tient treatment, Library and Ryan Comer Cancer 2004. With his new Troop he ven- zens’ coalition in four steps: years. tured to New Mexico in 2005 to extensive com- Amie Sousa Resource Center in Pleasanton. s #ERTIFY THE SIGNATURES AS COUNTED Wieskamp has also served on munity and Philmont Scout Ranch to participate by the Registrar’s office. the boards for the Livermore school out- Food Bank names in a 10-day, 90-mile backpacking s 6OTE TO RESCIND ITS APPROVAL OF THE Area Recreation and Park reach, and school-wide activities Pleasanton resident trek. Oak Grove project or vote to place District and the Alameda County like the Choices program and red In order to earn the rank of the measure on a public ballot on Recycling Board. Wieskamp’s ribbon week. She replaced Debra to its board Eagle, Worley was required to earn June 3. goals for 2008 include encour- Eberhart, who resigned to take a a minimum of 21 merit badges s !DOPT BALLOT LANGUAGE PREPARED aging families and individuals new position in San Francisco. The Alameda County (which included first aid, lifesav- by City Attorney Michael Roush to use EBPRD parks to improve Community Food Bank appointed ing, shotgun shooting, camping and formally describing the referendum their fitness, while enjoying Retired Police Chief two new board members: Anthony personal fitness, to name a few), and asking voters to approve or not recreational programs and the Tim Neal heads Hope Bettencourt, chief executive officer and held various leadership posi- approve an ordinance rescinding beauty of the parks. She is also Hospice board of Zantaz, an Autonomy company tions in his troop, including patrol the council’s action. focusing on continuing to expand headquartered in Pleasanton and leader, chaplain, quartermaster and s %STABLISH A REFERENDUM DOCUMENT the “green” programs and initia- Retired Pleasanton Police Chief Lydia Tinjero-Deck, M.D., pedia- senior patrol leader. containing Roush’s formal lan- tives throughout the district Tim Neal has been elected presi- trician at Children’s Hospital and Worley also organized and guage of the measure, with others Research Center Oakland. directed a service project that aided writing arguments for and against Bettencourt, a resident of Valley Community Church’s stu- the referendum. Pleasanton, has more than 20 dent ministries’ worship team. He, At their meeting Tuesday night, years of senior management expe- along with friends and scouts from councilmembers noted the many 8IGLRSPSK]7IVZMGIERH rience in a variety of high-tech his troop, designed and built a variables that could affect their companies and, most recently, as fully carpeted portable media cabi- plan to move forward on March 4. an entrepreneur-in-residence at net and microphone box for the But by officially placing the Oak 7X]PIJVSQ=SYV*VMIRHP] US Venture Partners. Previously, church. In total, the team put in Grove project on its agenda, the as the chief executive officer of over 100 hours of labor. Worley’s council can postpone or extend its 4VSJIWWMSREPWEX Verity, Inc., he grew the business Eagle advisor was Doug Olson, the four-part votes on the measure right from $15 million in annual rev- scoutmaster of Troop 998. up to the March 7 deadline. enues to more than $140 million An Eagle Scout Court of If the council would decide to from 1995 to 2005. Honor was held Dec. 30 at Valley rescind its approval of the project, Bettencourt serves as a judge Community Church to recognize the issue would end without a ref- for the Tech Awards, is a men- his achievement. The now college erendum and with the Lins unable tor for Santa Clara University’s freshman has received many let- to build Oak Grove. The developer Global Social Benefit Incubator ters of congratulations and recog- agreement between the city and the program, and is an honorary com- nition of his achievement includ- Lins for the 496-acre land grant to mittee member of The Silicon ing messages from the Veterans of Pleasanton also would be canceled. Valley Challenge Summit. He was Foreign Wars, Post 6298 and the Although most on the council a past board member for Alameda U.S. Marines. N appeared to favor placing the ref- erendum on the primary ballot on June 3 if the referendum survives Take Us Along the Superior Court decision today and the council’s action on March A farmin’ 4, Councilwoman Cindy McGovern said she wouldn’t mind seeing Weekly the issue voted on at the General Election on Nov. 4. That would On a recent trip to move the Oak Grove debate into England, Deborah the municipal election campaign Grossman and as well. Mayor Jennifer Hosterman Frankie Brooks (a and Councilman Matt Sullivan, former Pleasanton who have announced that they will resident) pose with seek reelection to their posts, favor the Weekly in the tiny Oak Grove. McGovern, who is also Serving the Tri-Valley for 23 years village of Felsted in eligible to seek another term on the Essex, where Brooks council but has not yet announced now lives. Grossman her candidacy, opposes the project. $25.00 Off reports that “Frankie Roush said state law requires that has missed the a referendum on a local issue such Any Non-prescription Sunglasses Pleasanton Farmers as Oak Grove be placed on the bal- Market and was lot at the next election, or as part thrilled when we dis- of the state primary on June 3. The 463-2150 covered a new farm council also could pay for a special 3901-B Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton election, or could wait until the Nov. (Rose Pavilion, across the parking lot from TGI Friday’s) stand open during the summer.” 4 General Election. N Page 8ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓÓ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Newsfront
Business of the Quarter to recog- from producers who don’t confine police and fire department person- Business Briefs nize a member for her efforts to breeding sows in gestation crates, nel to communicate with each other support her chapter and her com- increase the purchasing of this type on-site. In the event of a school Serving with intelligence munity. Culver Careers, where E2S of pork by 5 percent over the next evacuation during a fire, teachers & integrity. Business association member Karen Ferriera works as a three years and purchasing more can count the number of students national executive sales recruiter, from poultry sellers who use con- present or missing on the football honors Woman of the has been voted Business of the trolled atmosphere stunning in its field and immediately convey the Business Year First Quarter 2008. A Bay Area slaughtering. data back to an emergency opera- Business Formation The local American Business native, Ferriera founded the E2S tions center via a laptop, while a Women’s Association Express chapter of ABWA almost five years Pleasanton Hotel fire captain can articulate time-sen- Contract Review to Success (ABWA E2S) chapter ago and was its first president. She welcomes new chef sitive information and infrastruc- has named Sharon Almeida as its works with many networking orga- ture to crew and direct operations. Employment nizations to keep E2S membership Bill Laube, owner of the In addition to emergency pre- Woman of the Year. Pleasanton Hotel, has announced Collections Almeida has been an ABWA growing and thriving. paredness, the district is using the that Chris Smith has assumed the network to ensure student safety national member for many years position of executive chef, effective and joined Express to Success Humane society with wireless security cameras at Jan. l. the district’s two high schools. Real Estate shortly after the group was formed praises Safeway Smith attended the California in 2003. She has served as presi- Landlord/Tenant The Humane Society of the United Culinary Academy. His culinary Pleasanton subsidiary dent, vice president and chair of States is praising Pleasanton-based experience includes Wente, Caesar’s Transactions several ABWA committees. She supermarket chain Safeway for it’s Palace and as a chef instructor at Le provides safety system continues to share ideas to help initiative to improve animal welfare Cordon Bleu Culinary School in in M.D. members grow their businesses. in its food purchasing decisions. Las Vegas. CompuDyne Corporation’s Litigation Almeida, who has a Bachelor of The humane society has been Science in financial services, has Tiburon Inc. subsidiary of in contact with Safeway about Trapeze Networks Pleasanton has signed a $6.6-mil- Commercial been a financial advisor since improving its farm animal con- 1987 and has run her own firm employs Wi-Fi in lion contract to provide an integrat- Elder Abuse ditions, according to HSUS. In ed public safety system for Anne since 2000. She has volunteered November, the organization filed a Livermore schools her time in school, church and for Arundel County in Maryland. Trust Litigation shareholder resolution on the sub- Pleasanton-based Trapeze The system includes new com- the Portuguese community. Since ject but withdrew it recently after 2004, she has devoted most of her Networks has provided more than puter aided dispatch, law enforce- 6160 Stoneridge Mall Rd Ste. 210 hearing of Safeway’s new policies. 13,000 students, faculty and staff ment and fire records management, Pleasanton, CA 94588 volunteer time to House, Inc. a The humane society said Safeway’s Pleasanton nonprofit organization in the Livermore Unified School investigative analysis, mobile com- move will send a message to the District with Wi-Fi infrastructure. munication, institutional manage- 925.468.0400 that purchases and manages homes agribusiness industry that it needs for developmentally disabled The wireless network allows ment and civil process systems to 925.468.0276 FAX to separate itself from factory farm- the school district to relay critical support law enforcement and fire adults, providing housing support ing abuses. to live independently and reach information during a disaster when agencies in Ann Arundel County. [email protected] Among Safeway’s policies are: all telephone, cell service, Internet The Tiburon subsidiary is a lead- their full potential. Since 2004, purchasing more cage-free eggs, www.garcialawgrp.com House, Inc. has purchased three and local networks may go down, ing provider of automated pub- doubling the percentage of cage- allowing the school to keep in lic safety and justice systems to houses. Almeida acts as a property free eggs it offers to over 6 per- Consultations available manager for one home. constant communications. It also meet the needs of law enforcement, cent of its total egg sales within provides a potentially lifesaving fire, rescue, corrections and justice in Spanish Each quarter, the Express to two years, purchasing more pork Success Network also selects a conduit for first-responders such as environments.
For Over 30 Years, Quality Assured in Every Step Janet Pelletier
This 6-foot-tall masonry wall that separates the back of Hap’s restaurant and the parking lot of Pleasanton Station has caused a rift between the two prop- erty owners. HARDWOOD Hap’s planning director (continued from page 5) s ! HEAVY METAL GATE ATTACHED TO THE LAMINATE wall must be torn down because it is out of compliance for emergency CARPET on his property. That’s when the access city determined that in fact, it had s 4HE CITY HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR THE Family Owned made a mistake in allowing the new gate VINYL wall to be constructed in the first s 4HE OWNERS OF 0LEASANTON 3TATION Lifetime Installation Warranty place. and Railroad Square will record an TILE But trying to settle the issue easement to allow Hap’s to have Free Estimates privately proved impossible as a access through a reconstructed gate rift developed between property in emergencies owners. So, the city opted to have s 4HE EASEMENT WILL NOT BE RECORD- the Planning Commission vote on ed until Hap’s stripes the pavement Hours: M-F 10:30am-5:30pm, whether to allow the wall to stand, and builds an enclosure for the Sat 10:30am-4pm which it did with some added con- trash bins ( ) ditions: s 4HE OWNERS OF 0LEASANTON 3TATION 925 846-7600 s 4HE WALL MAY NOT BE ALTERED will allow an easement to Hap’s for 3950-C Valley Ave., Pleasanton www.silmarfl ooring.com unless by approval of the city’s trash collection. N *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊU Page 9 Cover PUBLIC OR
Why some choose schools outside of Pleasanton’s acclaimed school district
story and photos by Emily Atwood leasanton’s public schools are often a major factor in why people move to this part of the Tri-Valley. The Pleasanton Unified School P District has a track record of being one of the top in the county and has received regional, state and federal attention. Academic Performance Index (API) rates Pleasanton district schools as above average across the board. On a scale of 200 to 1,000—with 800 considered exemplary—Pleasanton Unified School District’s 2006 API base score was 881. Comparatively, Dublin Unified has a score of 827, Livermore Valley Joint Unified has a score of 792 and nearby Castro Valley Unified has 826 points and Hayward Unified has 681 points.
Superintendent John Casey lists the enough. With public schools expected flow go without large chunks of vaca- district’s attractive offerings as out- to experience major state budget cuts tion time. standing AP (advanced placement) this fiscal year which ends June 30 and “The public schools have way too courses and a variety of electives in fiscal year 2008-09, private schools much time off,” she said. “They have staples like senior English and civ- will be unaffected. Tuition can be a to make up all that extra time in home- ics, not to mention the vast number hefty price to pay, but many families work, so they’re not learning as much of clubs and extracurricular activities look to local private schools to educate in the classroom. The philosophy of offered as well as competitive var- their children. the school is that school is meant for sity sports. Combine these with the One of the main reasons Kim Gray, doing educational work and home Community of Character educational a parent of a fourth-grader and second- time is meant for family time.” program, the district is on a mission to grader, chose Hacienda School was Hacienda School is a Montessori- produce well-rounded, educated stu- because of its year-round schedule that based program located at 3800 dents. follows a business calendar. It doesn’t Stoneridge Drive. It serves kids from Yet many families in Pleasanton find just help the family’s schedules, Gray first through eighth grade. Its nearby the school district’s offerings are not said she prefers that the educational sister campus, at 4671 Chabot Ave., is
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for birth through kindergarten. Currently that it was wort there are 62 students in the elementary “I’m going to and middle school campus and 180 at for an after-sch the Chabot Avenue location. kind of summe Student-to-teacher ratios are also very putting her chi important to parents of private school “When I started children. Hacienda School boasts 12:1 for all of that, it wa elementary and middle school, 10:1 for than I expected preschool and kindergarten, 8:1 for 2-year- As her daugh olds and 3:1 for toddlers and infants. school, Gray s Tuition for Hacienda elementary and will continue w middle school is $1,355 and $1,495 per school. As for f month, respectively. already decided “Our students have many classes with “One drawba specialists, such as music, Mandarin, that it’s so sm Spanish, daily P.E. and art,” Jo Anne from different Camara, school director, said. world,” she sa Visiting the campus, you’ll find stu- school, they wi dents working in small groups with a lic high school. teacher or sprawled on the floor. Some more important students even helped themselves to a and learn how t bowl of cereal. Michelle B Gray said she and her husband weighed Christian’s hig The scene at Valley Christian High School in Dublin could be from any public high school as non-uniformed students make the cost of private school and determined similar to the “ their way to the next class.
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Both parents are products of progress, they learn Excel, Access in exchanges and service projects public schools—Gary Schwaegerle and other computer programs. abroad. graduated from Foothill in 1979— Carden West serves preschool “Athenian goes far beyond aca- and said they think Pleasanton’s through fifth grade, is non-sectarian demics to educate students for lives public schools are excellent. They and governed by a volunteer board of meaning and purpose,” he said. just wanted their children’s educa- of directors. The board is com- “They are taught to be citizens of tion to reflect what they believe. prised of parents and a former prin- the world with the goal of having a “The Bible program is a part of cipal. Tuition ranges from $7,400 positive impact on our future.” our core curriculum through senior to $15,225 annually. Eventually the Class sizes range from 9:1 to year in high school,” Brinnon school plans to expand to offer a 15:1, with annual middle and said. “We also have an aggressive middle school program. high school tuition at $29,015 and academic program that is U.C.- Another attraction, beyond small $27,520, respectively. approved and dually accredited.” class sizes, is that they are open Carondelet and De La Salle are Valley Christian’s junior and until 6 p.m. with homework and Catholic high schools located in senior high classroom ratio is about activity clubs. Concord. Matt Guarino, director of 22:1 and 18:1, respectively, and “In every one of our classes we communications at De La Salle, about 23 percent of students are cater to the gifted and talented said Lasallian service to the poor from Pleasanton. Tuition for ele- students and those who need extra is one of their first priorities along mentary through senior high school support,” Principal Peter Van Court with quality academics. ranges from $7,600 to $10,000 per said. “We extend the curriculum “At De La Salle, we educate stu- year. There are 11 AP courses, a beyond the grade level, which you dents with an emphasis on develop- U.C. Berkeley professor on staff and can’t do with larger class sizes. All ing men of faith,” he said. several science offerings including the other offerings we have just The young men work with a marine biology. Their five pillars aren’t available in public school.” campus ministry department that of excellence are: academic excel- Some families are willing to organizes retreats and service learn- lence, spiritual development, cre- travel to secure a private education ing projects. ative expression, athletic distinc- for their children. De La Salle’s tuition is around tion and servant leadership. Athenian School is located $12,000 per year and the student A big draw for preschool and ele- near Mount Diablo State Park in population is 1,000. While the two mentary private school education is Danville. The independent and schools are separate institutions, the vast integration of language and WASC-accredited school teaches Guarino said that the two high technology. Carden West, located at middle- and high school-aged kids, schools share some classes. The 4576 Willow Road, starts teaching some of whom board there. school also embraces diversity, Spanish to 3-year-olds, American Christopher Beeson, Athenian’s with students coming from all over Sign Language (ASL) to pre-kin- director of admission and financial the Bay Area, including Alamo, dergarteners, and in kindergarten, aid, said the education features rig- Antioch and Richmond. students can choose to learn French orous academics as well as service There are several Web sites to or Mandarin. learning. The school’s boundaries learn more about private schools, Upon completing fifth grade, extend beyond the 75-acre campus, including www.privateschoolre- students are proficient in Microsoft as juniors are required to complete view.com, which allows you to Office. PowerPoint instruction a 26-day wilderness experience compare and find the many other begins in kindergarten and as they and students regularly take part private schools in the area. N
ork while sprawled across the floor at Hacienda School in Pleasanton. th it. junior high and senior high school assis- o have to end up paying tant principal, and a parent of two in the hool program and some school system, said there are still things er program,” she said of like prom and homecoming dances in ildren in public school. private school, but there are boundaries d to add up the cost for to guide the students. as a lot closer [to tuition] The school system runs from pre- it to be.” school to high school and is located atop hter gets closer to middle a Dublin hillside at 7500 Inspiration aid she is unsure if she Drive. With many students staying in the ith private or go to public system all the way through, Principal for high school, they have Jane Kitchen said it fosters relationships d. that other schools can’t. ack [to private school] is There is also a student-run chapel mall and they’re isolated once a week complete with a full student things that go on in the band and different speakers each week. aid. “At least for high Gary and Phoebe Schwaegerle have ill most likely go to pub- four boys in Valley Christian schools . When they’re older, it’s and said they chose the schools because t that they interact more it aligned with their religious views. to cope with the world.” “For our children, it reflects our faith,” Brinnon likes Valley she said. “It’s upheld in the classroom gh school because it is and it’s very important to us that the “real thing.” Brinnon, the teachers had same faith as we do.” Middle school students at Athenian School, located in Danville, show off papier-maché mask creations.
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Car burglary suspect arrested Warrenton Court residents found stolen property UÊPUD-05-02M, James Happ, Northstar Realty Services, Inc./ Pleasanton police arrested 27-year-old Billy Joe stashed in bushes and alerted police. Auston was Kenneth and Pamela Chrisman Auston of San Jose in reported connection to car found walking from the front door area of the Application for a major modifi cation to an approved PUD burglaries in the Fairlands neighborhood. He was home next door to where the items were found. development plan to replace the approved production home positively identified by witnesses who notified He was booked at Santa Rita Jail on two counts designs with design guidelines for the property located at police of a suspicious white pickup truck speeding of vehicular burglary, two counts of stolen property 1944 Vineyard Avenue, in the Vineyard Avenue Corridor away when seeing police. possession and one count loitering/prowling on Specifi c Plan Area. Officers were investigating the theft of ste- private property. reo equipment taken from an unlocked vehi- Police said property—mostly electronics—from UÊPUD-71, Michael Aminian/Medeiros Gardens, LLC cle on Lethbridge Court around 6 a.m. Monday at least six other auto burglaries or thefts from Application for Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning when neighbors alerted officers to Auston. They unlocked vehicles were recovered and returned to and development plan approval to rezone an approximately found Auston’s then unoccupied white pickup owners. .876-acre parcel from the RM-4,000 (Multiple-Family truck parked on West Las Positas Boulevard as Residential) District to the PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development – High-Density Residential) District and to construct ten townhouse units at the property located at 3835 Vineyard Avenue.
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*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓÓ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 15 TransitionsTransitions 11, with a mass at St. Augustine Wis. in 1915. one of the first open heart surgery her parents, Anthony Sansone and Catholic Church and internment After graduating from the specialists in Denver and Santa Maria Sansone; her brother, Frank Obituaries at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. Misericordia Hospital School of Monica, Calif. Sansone and her sisters, Lea Zackar nursing and completing post-grad- Mrs. Moffat worked at Providence and Rose Maglio. Warren J. Moritz Arnold Lindgren uate work in pediatrics, Mrs. Moffat Hospital in Oakland for the next 13 She is survived by her cherished Arnold Lindgren died at the age enlisted in the Army Air Force in years. For health reasons, in 1981, children, Judge Edward P. Moffat II Warren J. Moritz died Feb. 7 at of 75. 1942. She was trained as one of Mrs. Moffat reluctantly retired from and her daughter-in-law, Veronica, the age of 86. Mr. Lindgren was retired U.S. the Army’s first flight nurses and nursing to her Oakland Hills home. Marie Moffat Capri and her son-in- Born Nov. 7, 1921 in Gowanda, Army and an active member of arrived in Africa in 1943 to join In 1996, her deteriorating health law, Donald Capri, John A. Moffat N.Y., Mr. Moritz (known to friends Operating Engineers Local 3. General George S. Patton’s cam- required moving to the Veteran’s and her daughter-in-law, Nancy, as Fritz) retired from NYNEX in He had been a Pleasanton resi- paign. As a part of the First Air Hospital in Livermore. She became and Joseph T. Moffat; her adored 1982 and relocated to California. dent since 1956. Evacuation Transport Squadron, she active in patient and veteran’s grandchildren, Gina, Edward, Sara, He was a former longtime resident He leaves behind his beloved and her sister nurses evacuated over affairs as a member of AmVets, the Matthew, John, Stephanie, Lisa, of Pleasanton and most recently a wife, Mary Lindgren; sister, Anna 50,000 wounded servicemen from Flight Nurses Association and the Joseph and Patrick; and the joy of resident of Tracy. Roan; daughters, Pam Sprague, the Tunisian, Sicilian and Italian American Legion. her life, her great grandchildren, During his Denise Lutz and Dinna Remillard; Campaigns. Her skill and valor were Mrs. Moffat was preceded in Kobe, Devon and Tyler. retirement, grandchildren, Jarrett, Amy, Adam, recognized in 1943 with the Air death by her beloved husbands, Services were held Feb. 17 and Mr. Moritz Lisa, Kim and Jessica; nephews, Medal for meritorious achievement. John Russo and Edward P. Moffat; 18. worked at the Andy and Bill Roan; and eight It was during the war that Mrs. Sunol Valley great-grandchildren. Moffat met and married her first Golf Course A memorial service was held husband, John Russo of Boston. and the Art Feb. 19. In lieu of flowers, the fam- A brilliant engineer, he sadly died Frieler School ily requests donations be made to on the beaches of Normandy just as a yard duty Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., before D-Day. Weddings supervisor. Ste. 100, Dublin, CA 94568. In 1945, Mrs. Moffat met a hand- He relished in some intelligence officer, Edward Jennifer Lukis & Michael a regular 18 Josephine Sansone P. Moffat, who was stationed at McCarthy holes of golf with friends. Moffat, R.N. Hamilton Air Force Base, as was Mr. Moritz is survived by his she at the time. They married in Jennifer Lyn Lukis and Michael Robert wife of 23 years, Claudia; son, Surrounded by her fam- San Francisco in l946. McCarthy were married July 21, 2007 at Jordan, who still lives at home; son, ily, Josephine Sansone Moffat died After the war, she was discharged Dublin Ranch Golf Course. A reception Craig Moritz; son-in-law, Lorin peacefully Feb. 11 at the age of as an Army major, but remained followed. Karge; brother, Fred Moritz, Jr. and 92. active in the reserves until her Jennifer is the daughter of Chris and wife Margaret; and several nieces Mrs. Moffat, or “Jo,” as her retirement in 1952. She then volun- Steve Lukis of Pleasanton. She graduated and nephews. countless friends and admirers often teered to work with polio victims from Foothill High School in 1998 and is Services were held Feb. 9 and called her, was born in Milwaukee, confined to iron lungs and became currently working for Safeway Inc. as a property accountant. Mike is the son of Robert McCarthy of Idaho and Linda Dalziel of Canada. 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the January to May semester. Call Oh Pleasanton! Worthington Silvia, 560-1411. Gallery West, 739 Main St., will have Author Visits Pleasanton writers, multi-media artists Weekend Preview Free Journaling Workshop with and musicians, together for a thrilling award-winning author Diana Raab Pleasanton—past, present and future Author of “Regina’s Closet: Finding My Concerts themed show. The exhibit runs Feb. Grandmother’s Secret Journal” will be 8 to March 29. There will be an artist signing books at 10 a.m. March 6 at Franc D’Ambrosio, ‘The Phantom,’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7. Call Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. Coming to The Grand Franc 485-1183 or visit www.worthington- After, she’ll offer a 1-hour free journal- D’Ambrosio, the longest-running gallerywest.com. ing workshop, discussing benefits of “Phantom” with 2,600 performances, journaling and tips on how to start. will take a nostalgic look at favorite Broadway musicals at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Grand Theatre, 715 Central Fundraisers Ave., Tracy. Tickets are $35-$60. Purchase by calling 209-831-6858, at Comedy Fundraiser and Dinner The Book Clubs www.atthegrand.org or in person. local chapter of American Business Political Book Group The Political Pleasanton Chamber Players Women’s Association Express to Book Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. to Perform at Amador Theater Success Network will sponsor a Feb. 26 in the Board Room of the Performing works of great classical Comedy Extravaganza to raise money Livermore Public Library. The book we composers, professional Pleasanton for the organization, which provides will discuss is “The World Without Us” musicians will entertain with strings, opportunities for professional women to by Alan Weisman. Everyone is welcome. clarinet, flute, piano, harp and voice at network and develop their businesses. 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Amador Theater, The fundraiser will be held at 6:30 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets are p.m. Feb. 22 at Faz Restaurant, 5121 $15-$25 and can be purchased Hopyard Road. Tickets are $45 to Civic Meetings by calling 931-3444, visiting www. $50. Call 510-366-7674 or visit www. ‘Entering the Mystery Through civicartstickets.org or at the box office. expresstosuccess.org. City Council The Pleasanton City GourMade Cook for a Cause This Art’ Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first month GourMade, 7060 Koll Center and third Tuesdays at City Council Pkwy., Ste. 320, is raising money for Pleasanton abstract artist Barbara Jean’s vibrant and Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Events Donlon Elementary School by selling evocative body of work at Brushes Fine Art Gallery through the Donlon School cookbook featuring Housing Commission The May 16. An artist’s reception will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Bridal Show at Elliston Vineyards many family-friendly recipes (including Pleasanton Housing Commission one donated by GourMade) and a $20 Feb. 23 at the gallery, 21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste. meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Road, Sunol, hosts a bridal show from noon coupon for use toward a future order. C7 in the San Ramon Dental Center, Gateway Center Mall. of the month at City Council Chamber, Purchase at www.gourmadecookery. 200 Old Bernal Ave. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24. Vendors will be present and the event includes cham- com. All proceeds will be donated. Those who are curious about abstract art but find it intimidat- Human Services Commission The pagne, hors d’oeuvres and cake. Call 846-4774 or visit www.gourmade- ing are encouraged to come and ask the artist questions. Human Services Commission meets at Tickets are $5 at the door. RSVP for cookery.com. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the free admission to [email protected] Jazzed About Pets Award winning Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 829-0994. month at City Council Chamber, 200 or 663-8214. musician Craig Chaquico will perform Old Bernal Ave. Luncheon & Fashion Show at Valley Humane Society’s Jazzed Parks & Recreation Commission Daughters of the British Empire The Pleasanton Parks & Recreation Luncheon and Fashion Show will Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at second Thursday of the month at City the Castlewood Country Club, 707 Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Country Club Circle. Clothing present- Planning Commission The Planning ed by Draper’s and Damon’s. Tickets Commission meets at 7 p.m. the are $30. Proceeds to go to The Blue second and fourth Wednesday of the Star Mothers and the British Home for month at the City Council Chamber, the Elderly in Southern California. Call 200 Old Bernal Ave. 510-386-7069 or email pam.stewart@ comcast.net. School Board The Pleasanton Unified School District Board meets at 7 p.m. OSH How-To Fair The OSH How-To on the second and fourth Tuesday Fair comes to the Alameda County monthly in the district office board Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., room, 4665 Bernal Ave. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2. The home and Youth Commission The Pleasanton garden event features home improve- Youth Commission meets 7 p.m. on ment exhibits, how-to demonstrations, the second Wednesday of the month special celebrity guests, a money sav- at Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 ing coupon booklet, knowledgeable Sunol Blvd. experts and Land of Fun for the kids. Parking and admission are free. SUN., March 2, 7:30 P.M. Spring 2008 Fashion Show The Classes Amador Valley High School Fashion Wondrous Oblivion Club presents the 2008 Spring A powerful coming-of-age story. Fashion Show at 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Introduction To California Native Culture Multi-media class meets from school, 1155 Santa Rita Road. The (English) 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at Village High show includes student models and student and professional designers! School, 4645 Bernal Avenue, Room TUES., March 4, 7:30 P.M. 602. it gives participants the chance Proceeds go to “Tide, Loads of Hope” to feel hands-on Indian materials, taste for Hurricane Katrina and Southern Gloomy Sunday foods, see how Native Californians California fire victims. Tickets are $8 to lived, learn about their history with $15. Call Claire, 931-0628. A haunting, romantic mystery. the explorers, missions, and Gold (German with subtitles) Rush, and hear about their lives today. Instructor is Patricia Belding. Cost is $25. Call 426-4280. Exhibits THURS., March 6, 7:30 P.M. Barbara Jean Solos at Brushes Aviva My Love Art Gallery “Entering the Mystery Winner of Six Israeli Academy through Art,” a vibrant and evocative Sponsors: Clubs body of work by abstract Pleasanton Awards. A real crowd pleaser! Amador Valley Toastmaster Club artist Barbara Jean will be shown from (Hebrew with subtitles) Wake up your career and improve 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 to May 16 at your communication skills by joining Brushes Gallery, 21001 San Ramon the Amador Valley Toastmaster Club. Valley Blvd., Suite C-7, in the San Vine Cinema They meet at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Ramon Dental Center, Gateway Center Mimi’s Cafe in Dublin. Mall, San Ramon. Call 829-0994. 1722 First St., Livermore MOPS—Mothers Of Pre Schoolers La Primavera—A Celebration of If you have children from birth to 6 Spring The fine art and painted wine years old, be refreshed, equipped barrel planter exhibit will be on display and encouraged at MOPS. It meets from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays throuh from 9 to 11 a.m. the second and Sundays through April 6 at Deer Ridge Advance tickets and info: fourth Tuesdays monthly at Valley Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Road, Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Dr. Enjoy Livermore. An artists’ reception and Congregation Beth Emek, www.eastbayjewishfilm.org or wine barrel planter silent auction will breakfast, crafts and speakers while Temple Beth Torah, Midrasha, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews 510-839-2900, ext 256 the kids are in MOPPETS! It’s $60 for be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29. Call 292-2222. *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓÓ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 17 Calendar
About Pets event at 7 p.m. March 1 at new exhibit of works by 20 local art- a.m. to 4 p.m. March 1 at Hart Middle the Palm Event Center, 1184 Vineyard Kids & Teens ists from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 23 at Seniors School. Ave. Tickets are $85 and include Deer Ridge Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Hands-On Bicycle Tire Changing heavy hors díoeuvres and no host A Taste of Turkey in February The Road, Livermore. There will also be Friday Night Dessert Dances The Workshop Don’t let a flat tire ruin cocktails. Call 426-8656 or visit www. Yore Turkish Folk Dance Ensemble complimentary tastes of four newly Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol your bike ride. This drop-in, hands-on valleyhumane.org. comes to the Pleasanton Public released wines. Call 743-9427 or visit Blvd., offers monthly Friday Night clinic (a Breast Cancer Fund fund- Tri-Valley YMCA Golf Tournament Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., at 2 www.deerridgevineyards.com. Dessert Dances. Enjoy an evening of raiser) will teach tips and tricks for A golf tournament to benefit the Tri- p.m. Feb. 23. Ethnic dances from ballroom dancing to live music per- changing a tire safely and efficiently Valley YMCA will be held April 28 at across Turkey will be performed and formed by various local bands. Doors so you can get back on the road/trail Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore. a brief film shown highlighting aspects open at 6:30 p.m., dancing from 7 to quickly. Bring your bike to practice Tickets are $195 and includes lunch, of Turkey, its character and culture. Miscellaneous 9 p.m. Advanced tickets are $7 for with. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. dinner, refreshments, a round of Appropriate for the entire family. residents or $8 for nonresidents, or Feb. 28 at Cyclepath, 337-B Main scramble golf, a raffle, and live and Excellence in Education Awards $8 or $9 at the door. Call 931-5372. Street (in the Bank of America build- Abbie 4-H Meeting 4-H is a nation- Applications are now being accepted silent auctions. Call 475-6108 or wide youth organization for ages 5 Lunch Downtown Meet at the ing). A $15 donation is suggested. email [email protected]. for the Pleasanton PTA Council’s Call 485-3218. to 19 that helps young people gain 18th annual Excellence in Education Pleasanton Senior Center at 11:30 Register before March 1 for a discount. citizenship, leadership and life skills, a.m. March 12 and paratransit will Saturday Morning Beginner Road Corporate involvement is also available. awards for the Pleasanton Unified and participate in community service. School District. Nomination forms and provide transportation to and from Ride This weekly no-drop ride is for The Abbie 4-H club has numerous a list of past honorees are available at Hunan Chef Wong, located in down- those new to cycling, who haven’t animal, non-animal and leadership http://www.pleasantonpta.org/#ee. All town Pleasanton. This is a great way been on their bike for a while or just projects. It meets at 7 p.m. the sec- applications are due on March 19. Call to get out and make new friends. Pre- want to ride at a slower pace. Rides Health ond Wednesday of the month at Mohr Kim Chew, 426-2492. registration required. Tickets are $15 depart at 9 a.m. from Cyclepath, Elementary School, 3300 Dennis for residents or $18 for non-residents. 337-B Main St., and will generally be Seminar on Bladder Control Drive. Visit www.abbie4h.org. Retired Teachers Association Call 931-5372. 10 to 15 mph, 20 miles and no more Surgery Parminder Sethi, M.D., urolo- Offers Stipend California Retired Famous Children’s Author at Pleasanton PC Users Group The than 2 hours. E-mail rides@cyclepath. gist, will speak about a new procedure Teachers Association Tri-Valley Division com if you plan to attend. for bladder control at 7 p.m. Feb. Pleasanton Library Children’s picture #85 is offering ten $100 stipends for PC User Group meets at 10 a.m. 27 at San Ramon Regional Medical book author and illustrator Patricia teachers to use in classrooms. To the fourth Thursday monthly at the Center’s south conference room, Polacco visits the Pleasanton Public apply, provide the following informa- Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol south building, 7777 Norris Canyon Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., at 3 p.m. tion: name, school, district, work Blvd. You don’t need to be an expert Road, San Ramon. Medications are March 1. Her work is renowned and phone, home address, home phone, to attend, we have all skills levels in Support available for an over-active bladder loved around the world. Best for ages email, how long you have taught, our meetings. Call 931-5365 or email and urinary retention. Some people 5 and up. Books available for pur- grade you teach, and what you plan to [email protected] for details. Groups experience side effects and do not chase through Towne Center Books. do with the stipend. Return informa- Senior Ball Gather your friends for want to take the medication. Call 275- Come early. tion to: Cathe Norman—CRTA, 7986 an unforgettable evening of dining Breast Cancer Survivors Mass 8230 or visit www.sanramonmedctr. Kidgits Book Blast! Character read- Driftwood Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588 and dancing New York style. The Breast Cancer Survivors—A Mass com. ers, engaging activities and giveaways no later than March 3. Call 462-7495 Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol of Hope and Gratitude will be held are included in Stoneridge Shopping or email [email protected]. Blvd., will be transformed into a New from 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Stoneridge Boot Camp Grand St. Elizabeth Seton Chapel, 4001 Opening Baby Boot Camp is offering Center’s 2008 Kidgits Club Book Spay and Neuter Day Alameda and York City style nightclub Feb. 22, a free class to new moms, followed Blast! The event is free and takes Contra Costa county households complete with live music provided by Stoneridge Drive. You are invited to by a free raffle and goodie bags for place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23. earning less than $40,000 are invited the USS Hornet Band. Space is lim- a Lenten Mass of hope and gratitude their Grand Opening celebration from For more, visit www.simon.com. to Spay and Neuter Day Feb. 26 at ited. Tickets are $25 for residents or for Breast Cancer survivors, their fam- 8:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Stoneridge the East Bay SPCA, 410 Hegenberger $28 for nonresidents. Call 931-5372. ily members and their friends. Father Shopping Center, 13580 Stoneridge Road, Oakland. There will be 100 Padraig Greene will be the celebrant. Mall Road. Pre-register at www.baby- free surgeries, free basic and rabies A social and refreshments will follow bootcamp.com. Live Music vaccinations, and microchips for $10. the service. Call 462-3798 or 846- Appointments required, call 510-639- Spiritual 8436, or visit www.catholicsofpleas- Wine Release Party with Live PETS. anton.org. Music, Art Enjoy live music by Late Christian Science Church Fibromyalgia Plus Support Group Harvest and browse the art gallery’s Celebrates 85 Years The congrega- Fibromyalgia Plus Support Group tion of the Christian Science Church, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first On Stage 263 South N St., hosts a public talk, Thursday monthly at the ValleyCare open house at 11 a.m. March 1 to Library, 5725 W Las Positas Blvd Pet Of The Week Aspen Santa Fe Ballet One of celebrate 85 years in Livermore. At 10 Suite 270. All are welcome. Call 734- America’s leading contemporary a.m. March 2, weekly service will fea- 3315. dance companies, Aspen Santa Fe ture readings on “Christ Jesus” from Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Ballet is renowned for its daring, the Bible and Science and Health with Support Group The Livermore eclectic repertoire, from 20th-century Key to the Scriptures, written by the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group classics to new works by todayís founder of Christian Science, Mary meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Tuesday foremost choreographers. They will Baker Eddy. Call 447-2946 or visit of each month at Heritage Estates perform at 2 p.m. March 2 at the www.seekanswers.info. Retirement Community, second floor Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., God in Jesus: Incarnational Faith conference room, 900 E. Stanley Livermore. Tickets are $28-$36 or At 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at St. Clare’s Blvd., Livermore. All are welcome. $11 for students. Call 373-6800. Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Contact Lorene Stack, 447-6158 or Best of San Francisco Comedy Road, explore Anglican Christianity Ann Laye, 443-4098. Last October, Ogata swept to vic- and the American Episcopal Church Stress and Pain Management tory in the finals and won the pres- in a contemporary context. (Part of Strategies and Support Learn tigious 32nd Annual San Francisco Via Media.) A simple meal at 6 p.m., how to use visualization, relaxation International Comedy Competition followed by video and discussion from techniques and new ways of thinking and joined the list of winners that 6:45 to 8:30. Call 462-4802. (cognitive restructuring) to help reduce includes celebrity comedians Dana Walk Through the Old Testament stress levels and down-regulate Carvey, Marsha Warfield, Sinbad, Learn the stories of the Old Testament pain. Share experiences and ideas Jake Johannsen and Doug Stanhope. in a fun, interactive, memorable in a supportive, caring environment. Adult audiences welcome him to the way. Seminar for grade 6 to adult Free classes are held from 11 a.m. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita and a kids’ seminar for kindergarten to noon the first Wednesday of each Road at 8 p.m. March 1. Tickets are through grade 5 from 5:45 to 9 p.m. month at ValleyCare Health Library, $15-$25. Purchase online at www. Feb. 29 and from 8:30 a.m. to noon 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270. civicartstickets.org up to three hours March 1 at John Knox Presbyterian Facilitated by Betty Runnels, M.A., prior to the show. Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Thoroughly Modern Millie Amador Registration required. Fees are $35 Family Therapy. Call 734-3315 or Valley and Foothill high schools join for adults, $25 for K-6 and teens, and email [email protected]. talents again to bring a high spirited $015 for families. Includes dinner/ breakfast. Free childcare for preschool Catherine Hansen Rush musical romp with a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. and younger. Call 828-1846. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing Volunteering leading men & a dragon-lady of a villainess, audiences will be tapping Hats Off America Volunteers are and clapping. Shows are Thursday Sports wanted for the Hats Off America through Saturday from March 6 to 15. Casino Night April 19; Muscle Car, Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for Athenian Athletics Track Club Hot Rod, and Art Fair May 16 to 18; students/seniors. Call 461-6100 ext. Athenian Athletics Track Club invites Red T-Shirt 10K runs/5K walks June 6197 or visit www.civicartstickets.org. youth athletes ages 7-18 to partici- 7, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8. HOA is a non- pate in our Track and Field practice profit organization benefiting families of sessions to prepare for the 2008 track fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Delightful Duke and field season and Cal-Berkeley All- Email Sparky George, thebearflagrun- Political Notes Comer meets. Practices will be held [email protected]. Meet Duke, a handsome boy with warm brown eyes and on a voluntary/drop-in basis Monday Open Heart Kitchen Open Heart a shiny black coat. Duke is a 1-1/2-year-old, neutered Black Republican Women Membership through Friday. Adults of all ages and Kitchen is looking for volunteers to ability are also encouraged to come Labrador with an enthusiastic outlook on life. He loves to play Luncheon Tri-Valley Republican serve hot meals to the Tri-Valley needy. Federated’s third annual Membership for a work out. For club membership, Time commitment is a couple of hours and go for walks. Duke enjoys attention and he gets along well Luncheon will be held from 11:30 practice times and locations, visit once a month. Call 580-1619. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 8 at www.athenianathletics.com or call with just about everyone. He’s an all-around great dog! Duke’s Coach Rik Richardson at 518-9356. Tri-Valley Youth Court High School Castlewood Country Club, 707 volunteers needed for new Tri-Valley previous owner released him to the animal shelter because Country Club Circle. RSVP by BUSC Soccer Registration Online she was no longer able to care for him. If you would like more Youth Court to serve as jurors and February 27 to 846-0914. Local registration for the 2008-2009 court clerks. TVYC meets the first information about Duke (pet # 75864), visit him at the East Congressional candidates have been season is now open. Please visit invited to speak. Event open to cur- Tuesday evening of each month at the County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin. It’s open our Registration Page for fees and courthouse in Pleasanton. Visit www. rent and new members. The cost is instructions on how to register. Visit trivalleyyouthcourt.com or call Tonya, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Call 803-7040. $26. www.busc.org. Walk-in registration 337-7175. is at 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26 and 10
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Vic’s is out food by Pleasanton Weekly readers Pampered Palate provides quality food La Vite Ristorante open daily 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evening in 2006. Dine in or take out rotisserie and generous portions at a fair price. 3037-G Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, banquets and daytime catering are chicken, ribs, prawns, salads and tri Services include: decorated buffets 485-4500. La Vite Ristorante was rated available. tip, or pulled pork sandwiches. Relax with hors d’oeuvres and carving sta- “A” by the Contra Costa Times restau- 620 MAIN STREET, PLEASANTON, CA with a beer or a bottle of wine. Visit tions; sit down meal service; †strictly rant critic and voted the best Italian res- 846-4222 Bridges 44 Church St., Danville, 820-7200. www.redsmokegrill.com. hors d’oeuvres, both buffet and server taurant by the readers of the Tri-Valley Executive Chef Kevin Gin interprets passed; and a variety of beverage Herald. We’re located off the beaten California-American cuisine with packages with no corkage fees. Visit path of downtown Pleasanton in the European and Asian influences with Brewpub/Alehouse www.ppceastbay.com. Hopyard Village Shopping Center. expansive lunch and dinner menus. Main Street Brewery Add dessert, wine and cocktails and 830 Main St., Pleasanton, 462-8218. you have Bridges’ casual fine dining Pleasanton’s only BrewPub, some ales Chinese Japanese experience. Visit www.bridgesdan- (Attaboy IPA) are brewed with locally Chinese Szechuan Sato Japanese Cuisine ville.com for event and private party grown hops. We also have a rotating 3059 Hopyard Road #G, Pleasanton, 3105-K Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, details. selection of guest brews and seasonal 846-5251. Chinese Szechuan is 462-3131. Makoto Sato, Owner Zorn’s Restaurant ales. 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