Class of 1946 Shares Memories of Pleasanton 60 Years Ago Page 16

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Page 2 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Around Pleasanton by Jeb Bing Pleasanton passion marks retirement ohn B. McWilliams probably daughters: Erin, 21, now a first- knows more about Pleasanton year teacher in Belmont, and twins Jthan anyone else in town. He Mallory and Megan, 18, who will was born here 56 years ago, his graduate next June from Amador. father John M. McWilliams served For 20 years, John B’s mother lived on the city Planning Commission in with them. With five women in the late 1950s and then was elected the house, he learned to rise early to the City Council and was the before the hot water was gone and appointed mayor from 1962-63. head to work. He died in 1980 but “young” John His passion for living in Pleasanton continued on with the city, becom- extended to his job at the city’s old Experience Matters ing today the longest-serving city wastewater treatment plant, then employee who has been involved in located on Sunol Boulevard where every aspect of operating, inspecting the Senior Center is now located. It Roy Dronkers and supervising the public water and was tough work, much of it manual sewer system that serves every house labor, as crews moved pipes carry- and business in Pleasanton. At one ing treated wastewater by hand to Professional Real Estate Consultant since 1986 time, he no doubt was at each of our different sections of the undeveloped houses, either when they were being Bernal property, where cattle grazed planned, built or since we moved in. on the swampy grassland made lush On Nov. 17, he’ll call it quits, by the effluent. But in the 1970s, the 925.484.5200 [email protected] ending a career that spanned five plant reached its capacity, pumping dronkers.com decades, starting with a summer job 1,250,000 gallons of treated waste- in 1968. That will give him more water each day. New homes and 900 Main St. Ste 101 time to spend with his wife Donna, businesses in North Pleasanton were who works at the Livermore Lab, connected to the new Dublin San his brother Lee, who just retired Ramon Services District waste treat- as a sign painter with the city’s ment plant at I-680 and Stoneridge Street Department, and visiting and Johnson drives. In 1976, unable with his mother Barbara, 89, at the to handle any additional sewage, Pleasanton Convalescent Center on Pleasanton declared a housing mora- Neal Street. He also plans to spend torium and started connecting all of more time at the family cabin in its sewers to the DSRSD plant, clos- CHERYL Arnold, although McWilliams says ing down the Sunol facility in 1980. owning a cabin is much like a boat: McWilliams, promoted over the “The happiest day of your life is years, became a supervisor at the when you buy it; the next happiest city’s new Operations Center on COOK-KALLIO day is when you sell it.” Busch Road, in charge of plan- McWilliams’ long service ning capital improvement projects with the city’s sewer, water and and technical upgrades. Today, a FOR PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL other operations is topped only truck checks sewer pipes with a by his family’s equally long his- state-of-the-art digital camera that tory with Pleasanton. His parents can be moved by remote controls A Passion for Public Service moved here in the early 1940s, throughout the system to check its later buying a house in the new integrity and for blockage. Another Jensen tract across Santa Rita Road advance is SCADA, a control and from Amador Valley High School. date acquisition system that checks That’s where John B., Lee and water quality, pressure and how www.votecook-kallio.com their three sisters—Lynne, Janis much water is available in city and young Barbara—were raised. water tanks to serve an increas- The senior McWilliams, a contrac- ingly thirsty system and in case of ) 20 year Pleasanton resident and parent of four grown children tor, expanded the house to serve emergencies. So when McWilliams his growing family, making it into checks out next month, he’ll leave a ) An Award Winning Teacher: Excellence in Education 2006, Teacher of the a four-bedroom, two-bath home, system almost fully automated with Year 2005, Teacher of the Year 1997, Coach- We The People Competition one of the largest in the neigh- no one needed to walk the streets Civics Team borhood. When John M. died in house by house to make sure the 1980, John B. and Donna bought city’s vast underground sewer and ) An Accomplished Leader: Assemblymember Torrico’s Citizen of the Year the house, raising another genera- water piping system works. ■ 2006, Senator Figueroa’s Woman of the Year 2004, Bachelor’s and Master’s tion of McWilliams—their three Degrees in History and the Constitution, James Madison Fellow About the Cover Amador Valley High School Class of 1946 alumni Bill Trimingham (pictured ENDORSEMENTS: left) and Frank Bonde pose in this June 1946 photo. The class recently celebrated its 60th reunion, sharing memories of Pleasanton and being the Livermore-Pleasanton Fireﬁghters Alameda Co. Supervisor Scott Haggerty first class to graduate after World War II. 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E-mail: [email protected] Compiled by Cybele Ryan Page 4 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly NewsfrontNewsfront News Digest McNerney gaining fast on Pombo Poll workers needed in final heat of campaign As Nov. 7 grows nearer, the Tightest race for Tracy congressman since elected in 1993 Alameda County Registrar of Voters office has recruited about by Jeb Bing one-half of the 4,125 work- Tracy Republican congressman. highlighted the Greenberg sur- his congressional seat in 1993. ers needed to staff the election. n a close contest being watched A new poll conducted by vey, that “they must be polling on Pombo brought in President Bush Workers are paid $95 to $170 nationally, Pleasanton Democrat well-known Democratic pollster Fantasy Island.” two weeks ago to buoy his reelec- for working from 6 a.m. to 9:30 I Jerry McNerney is closing in Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, based “We never release our polls, tion chances at a rally in Stockton, p.m. Half shifts are available for rapidly against his opponent U.S. on a survey of 413 likely voters, but that’s way off,” Fogliani said. usually friendly turf for the San some positions. A pre-Election Rep. Richard Pombo in the political shows McNerney leading Pombo “McNerney never gets out of the 30 Joaquin County native whose fam- Day training class is required for battle for the 11th Congressional 48 percent to 46 percent. Since (percent range) in our numbers.” ily name is a household word. In an some positions. Information and District seat on Nov. 7. the findings are within the poll’s Still, while there has been eupho- effort to focus voters on the fight application forms are available at In fact, McNerney, the wind margin of error, they show that ria on McNerney’s campaign trail, against terror and away from the www.acgov.org/rov/workers.htm. energy expert whom the Democrats McNerney and Pombo are in a sta- the mood is more subdued in the ethics questions that are increasing- dismissed out of hand when he ran tistical dead heat. Pombo camp. Even the congress- ly plaguing the Pombo campaign, against Pombo two years ago, may Pombo spokesman Carl Fogliani man admitted that he’s never had Flu shots even be ahead of the seven-term told the Sacramento Bee, which so much attention since winning (continued on page 13) Raley’s on 5420 Sunol Blvd. will have flu shot clinics Oct. 20- 21, and Nob Hill on 3112 Santa Affordable Rita Rd. from Nov. 2-4, from 10 Hosterman urges ‘No’ vote a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Flu shots cost $25 and pneumo- housing nia shots are $35. Patients who on Prop. 90 eminent domain bill have Part B Medicare, but no Other mayors agree measure could hurt taxpayers, stop development advocates HMO insurance are eligible for free flu shots. For more informa- ayor Jennifer Hosterman tion, visit www.raleys.com. has joined mayors in sue city San Ramon Regional Medical M four neighboring cities to Groups seek lifting Center will provide free flu shots urge voters to reject Proposition to older adults: from 9 a.m. to 90, a measure on the Nov. 7 ballot restriction on housing cap 11 a.m. for ages 65 and older, that would affect eminent domain 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for ages 50 actions by state and local govern- by Janet Pelletier and older. Located at 7777 Norris ments. Canyon Rd., call 275-8230 for Speaking at the recent Tri- public advocacy group more information. Valley Mayors Summit at Wente based in San Francisco Bros. Winery, Hosterman said A said it has filed a lawsuit Staff Development Day Prop. 90 was drafted “with abso- against the city of Pleasanton for lutely no regard for its impact on not providing enough affordable Oct. 30 is a Staff Development cities, counties and others.” housing. It seeks the declaration of Day for all schools in the Prop. 90 would amend the state the city’s affordable housing poli- Pleasanton Unified School constitution to limit government cies as being unlawful. District. Students do not attend authority to take ownership of The plaintiffs in the suit are Urban school that day. Information in a private property. Cities such as Habitat, a regional environmental previous school district newslet- Pleasanton already are required justice organization and Pleasanton ter was incorrect. to compensate property owners resident and affordable housing at a fair market value set by inde- advocate Sandra De Gregorio. LifeStyleRx honored pendent appraisers for any land The suit was filed Oct. 17 on LifeStyleRx, ValleyCare acquired for community improve- behalf of Urban Habitat by pub- ments. The Tri-Valley Mayors Summit at Wente Vineyards included (l-r) Danville lic interest civil rights organiza- Health System’s medical fitness Mayor Karen Stepper, San Ramon Mayor H. Abram Wilson, Dublin Mayor facility in Livermore, has been Prop. 90, however, would Janet Lockhart, Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena and Pleasanton Mayor tion Public Advocates, said the honored with a Distinguished increase those requirements, add- Jennifer Hosterman. firm’s managing attorney Richard Achievement Award from the ing to those eligible for com- Marcantonio. Medical Fitness Association, pensation any nearby property added. and Karen Stepper of Danville. It In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs tar- an affiliate of the American owners who believe they have Hosterman agreed with was Stepper’s first appearance at get city policies regarding housing Hospital Association. The award incurred economic losses as a Livermore Mayor Marshall the annual event, which Danville for people with very low, low and is for an operation less than three result of the acquisition. Kamena, who warned that “if has occasionally ignored. moderate incomes. They’re seeking years old, which is considered “We know that there are Prop. 90 passes, virtually all Stepper, however, said that to lift the housing cap that restricts a short time to indicate success. issues with eminent domain and development will stop.” Danville has joined the Tri-Valley the total number of homes in the city LifeStyleRx is a state-of-the art, its use and sometimes misuse,” “That’s because cities would Convention & Visitors Bureau to 29,000, which the city is quickly medically-based fitness center Hosterman said. “But there’s have to pay outlandish sums to (CVB), which sponsored this approaching; they’re also challeng- that offers the opportunity for another portion of this proposi- adjacent property owners who year’s summit, and has become ing the city Growth Management improved health, fitness and vital- tion that is very serious for every could claim that their property a more active participant in Tri- Program’s restriction on building ity regardless of current health single municipality. And that is values would be reduced,” he Valley meetings and delibera- permits allowed per year. The hous- status or age. To learn more, call that it would essentially allow for added. “No matter what your per- tions. ing cap was approved by voters 454-6342 or visit www.valley- a developer to make a claim to a ception is of this proposition, it That prompted Kamena to in 1996 but recently as the city care.com. city that if developable properties would be a bad law.” jokingly suggest that perhaps approaches that limit, they have dis- that the city would not allow to The mayors’ forum drew a lun- the area should be renamed the cussed possible changes to it. Corrections be developed would then have to cheon crowd of more than 200, “Penta-Valley.” The legal action comes after the be paid for directly to that devel- who peppered the mayors with In addition to their unified housing advocates sent a letter in In the Oct. 13 issue, restau- oper.” questions about their cities and stance against Prop. 90, the June to the city explaining their con- rant The Red Smoke Grill was “That would result in all land the region as a whole. Besides mayors were united in working cerns and demands. Among them misplaced under the “Best Hamburger” category in the Best use ordinances being set aside Hosterman and Kamena, the other together to seek federal, state was following up on a city promise of Pleasanton 2006. The restau- and property owners would then mayors attending the summit and other funds for needed road- to zone 30 to 40 acres of land for rant should have been under be able to develop their proper- were Janet Lockhart of Dublin, way improvements in the area. about 900 high-density affordable ties in any way they saw fit,” she H. Abram Wilson of San Ramon the “Best Takeout Restaurant” (continued on page 12) category. (continued on page 13) Pleasanton Weekly • October 20, 2006 • Page 5 ATTENTION: MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES Newsfront The NEW Freedom Blue PPO! It’s the new Medicare health plan that offers reliable medical beneﬁts and Medicare Part D brand name drug coverage for less than the cost of a prescription drug plan alone.

$ Monthly Plan Premium Photo courtesy of Esther Becker Photo courtesy Monthly7 premiums for Freedom Blue PPO Plan Depending on the coverage you need we offer two plans. You can choose from a $7 Monthly Plan Premium or a $32 Monthly Plan Premium.

$ Monthly Yearly Plan $ Monthly Yearly Plan 7 Premium Deductible 32 Premium Deductible In Network $1,000 In Network $500 Out of Network $1,250 Out of Network $750 The NEW Freedom Blue PPO’s key beneﬁts include: • Members choose the doctor and hospital • Convenient mail order prescription drug of their choice from our large network of program.* Pleasanton North Rotary Club members lent a helping hand for a new fence participating providers with no referrals • Coverage for hearing aids and hearing Molding for the Kottinger Place senior living community. needed to see specialists. exams.* • Part D prescription drug coverage for brand • Coverage for chiropractor and podiatry The Most Complete Selection at and generic drugs. care.* Completely Affordable Prices Rotary club helps seniors keep • $10 copay for doctor ofﬁce visits when • Additional coverage for vision care and 8" Columns choosing from one of our 50,000 providers. physical exams.* 8’ out cars, fleeing suspects • Emergency and urgently needed medical $139 coverage anywhere in the world.* * Limits and copays apply. 10’ $159 Club members install fence to ward off foot For more information on affordable and car traffic in back alley way Blue Cross plans call: by Janet Pelletier Robert “Bob” Beaudoin 3-1/4” Base 3-5/8” there too.” “Authorized Independent Agent Crown 2-1/4” 38¢ What residents say had become So it happened by chance that for BC Life & Health Insurance Company” 56¢ Base 2-1/2” an escape route for fleeing suspects Eagle contacted the Rotary club to 26¢ Crown (925) 426-5648 43¢ and a thoroughfare for motorists see if they could donate a wheel- 2708 Laramie Gate Circle looking to avoid traffic on the main chair he had that he found out they Pleasanton roads is now fenced in thanks to a would also be able to help them in CA. Insurance Lic#0764855 local volunteer group. their effort to get a fence put up. On Sept. 29 and 30, members of “He had read about our club and The new Freedom Blue Regional PPO Plan is offered by BC Life & Health Insurance Company for the Pleasanton North Rotary Club that we raise a lot of money to California residents only. BC Life & Health Insurance Company is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross Association (BCA). The Blue Cross name and symbol are registered service marks of the BCA. got their hands dirty installing a send wheelchairs internationally,” redwood fence along the back alley said Pleasanton North Rotary Club way of low-income senior housing President Esther Becker. “Steven said community Kottinger Place. that they had a fence that they needed The roughly 60 residents aged built so we took on the project.” 62 and older who live in the 50- The 70-member club likes to vol- Lower Your House Payment unit complex have long been wary unteer for a number of local projects of the alley way in back because in any way they can, she said. with our “One Month ARM” (with Great New Pricing!) they’ve often seen people running “It was fun. It was fabulous. through there in an attempt to I know it helps them out a lot,” • Minimum Payment at 1% (APR 5.830%) Example 30 year 40 years escape police or motorists using it Becker said. as a cut through. This isn’t the club’s first volun- • Vacation Homes also at 1% Loan Amount $500,000 1st Year Monthly Payment $1,608 $1,264 “The way the property is set up, teer effort with senior living com- • 40 Year Term Available for Really Low Payment we have a lot of juveniles that can munities. They also have helped • “Lowest Margins” 2nd Year Max Monthly Payment $1,728 $1,358 3rd Year Max Monthly Payment $1,857 $1,460 walk behind the units as a shortcut Pleasanton Gardens with some • "Stated Income" at no extra cost remodeling work on their units. 4th Year Max Monthly Payment $1,996 $1,569 from Kottinger Park on Vineyard • Loan Amounts up to 7 Million [Avenue] over at Hopyard [Road] So, on that Friday, Rotary mem- • Life Cap of 9.95% 5th Year Max Monthly Payment $2,145 $1,686 and sometimes we even have police bers dug holes and installed fence chasing adult folks that way because posts. The next day, they put up the adults know that it’s dark back the wood planks to make the fence *Equity Lines to $750,000* there and so they try and duck back complete and a barbecue was also Perfect for consolidating your 1st and 2nd mortgages, remove PMI, Cash-out there and cut through and end up a provided by the club to club mem- block away without being noticed,” bers and Kottinger Place residents. to pay off debts, college funds, or the purchase of a second home. said Steven Eagle, property man- “Because we’re a low-income ager for Kottinger Place. “I’ve had senior housing property, we can’t residents tell me of the traffic back always afford everything that we would like to do,” Eagle said. “It seemed to be one of those things that working together with the community group that we had some funds and a need that matched up.” Laura Ryan Harry Osmus Eagle added that he’s thankful for home improvement store Lowe’s 925.225.7644 925.225.7647 because they gave the Rotary club [email protected] [email protected] Private Studio a discount on the lumber used for Downtown the fence. Pleasanton Since the fence was installed, Exclusive Eagle said the effect is apparent 1 on 1 because there is no longer any traf- 5800 Stoneridge Mall Road • Pleasanton, CA 94588 Guitar fic down the alley way and it’s a Lessons less desirable hideout. Offer applies only to the 1-Month Option ARM. The interest rate/APR may increase after the first month. The interest rate may change more frequently than the minimum payment amount. The “There are still ways to get minimum payment is always the lowest payment that can be made each month. Making the minimum payment each month can result in negative amortization. All payment options are not available each month. In addition, on 15-year loans, only up to three payment options are available. Interest that accrues between the date of closing and the month preceding the month in which your first behind the bungalows but now payment is due will be based on the higher of the start rates or the fully indexed rate. APR is effective 4/05/06. The APR and 1.000% start rate are available only to borrowers with FICO scores equal Adults and Kids to or greater than 720. Different start rates and APRs may apply to borrowers with different credit profiles. The APR and 1.000% start rate are also only available on purchase money and non cash- Ages 10 thru 110 people are much more observable out refinance loans secured by 1-2 unit owner-occupied properties with terms of 15 and 30 years, Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios of up to 70% (purchase money and non cash out refinance) and loan because they have to come into the amounts of up to $1.5 million. Additional limitations and restrictions may apply. Higher rates may apply 1-Month Option ARMs with different parameters. Rates and terms are subject to change without established in 1997 notice. Alternative pricing options may be available. Ask a Washington Mutual loan consultant for details. Typical financing examples of a $200,000 loan with an LTV of 70% and pre- property and get back there, and so paid finance charges of $3,607.29, a starting interest rate of 1.000%, Index of 4.011%, a Margin of 1.875% and a fully Indexed Rate of 5.886%. On a 30-year loan the APR would be 4625 First Street 417-0561 5.982 and the 360 minimum monthly payments would vary from $643.28 to $1,374.20. On a 15-year loan the APR would be 6.052% and the 180 minimum monthly payments would it’s not worth it to them as a hide vary from $1,196.99 to $1,891.35. Washington Mutual has loan offices and accepts application in: Washington Mutual Bank- many states; Washington Mutual Bank, doing business and seek game with the police per- as Washington Mutual Bank, FA- many states; and Washington Mutual Banks fsb- ID, MT, UT. say,” he said. ■ Page 6 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront RESIDENTIAL PACIFIC MORTGAGE ART OF D E HE OWN Antique Fair viability IN TH TOWN long-term questionable Pleasanton’s bi-annual event not succeeding financially, drawing fewer dealers Lori Smith Jill Mosser 925.461.6959 925.249.3434 by Janet Pelletier tors and the owner of Towne Center Books on Main Street. “We haven’t Darlene Crane Angela Aloise Just like the historic heirlooms hammered out the details … but I’m 925.461.2809 Linda Zaiss 925.461.6955 that are sold generations later at confident that we will work out a 925.552.1185 antique fairs, the outfits that serve contract that works for both of us.” as a marketplace for them may also Promoter Don Frate said he is be becoming a thing of the past. thankful the association has been Days after vendors at the Oct. 8 willing to work with him. While Fall Antique Fair began loading their the economy is in a slump, he unsold goods back into their trailers said the association has agreed to to head back home cross country, the discount his fee. Usually, each fair Cheri Norma Perkins Pleasanton Downtown Association nets between $30,000 and $35,000, Keefer-Gama 925.846.8743 was considering whether it would he said. But selling antiques in a 925.548.8886 Monica Jones Lynn Eskew renew a contract with the promoter fair setting has become a challenge Darlene Espinoza of the biannual fair for 2007. due to factors such as less dis- 925.249.2437 925.249.3432 The fair has for years been drawing cretionary income and higher gas 925.249.3436 fewer dealers and generating fewer prices, he said. sales. After the fair promoter told the “Right now, all of us—not just gic Financ PDA board he wouldn’t be able to pay antique dealers—all of us are feel- our Strate ing Group the full $7,000 fee for street closures ing the effects of the economy very, Y r Today’s Cha downtown for the most recent fair, very heavily,” Frate said. “At the e Solution fo nging Marke board members questioned wheth- [Oct. 8] show, I had 100 less deal- Th t er the event was still viable in the ers than I normally have—that’s With interest rates on the rise, a lot of consumers are downtown. But after some discussion, $10,000 to me.” extremely troubled by the negative effects of increasing interest rates the association decided it intends to Frate said he’s seeing less and on their Adjustable Rate Mortgages. renew the contract to hold the fair less attendees. Among those who next May and October—when it has do attend, the high gas prices have We have the solution….call us today. always been held. affected antique collectors who “We waited to see how this [last] find they have less discretionary Our interest is your best interest. particular show went to decide income to spend as well as dealers 30 W. Neal Street #105 Pleasanton, CA 94566 whether we wanted to do another who travel hundreds of miles with one,” said Judy Wheeler-Ditter, 090604100604 CA Dept. of Real Estate, Real Estate Broker # 01201643 president of the PDA board of direc- (continued on page 8)

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Page 8 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront Brozosky leads in ANNIVERSARY campaign contributions Arkin quits Planning Commission to avoid political conflicts by Jeb Bing funds available to communicate With just 18 days until election a candidate’s message to voters,” day, Pleasanton Councilman and Roberts said. mayoral candidate Steve Brozosky In mandatory campaign finan- SALE has reported $52,399 in campaign cial disclosure statements filed contributions, compared to his chal- with City Clerk Karen Diaz, the October 21-31 lenger, Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, four City Council candidates also whose most recent financial report listed their contributions with shows that she has raised only Councilman Jerry Thorne leading $15,465. the pack with $14,116 on hand for At the same time, Brozosky his re-election bid. announced that he has received the Cheryl Cook-Kallio reported endorsements of mayors Marshall $9,012 in contributions for the Kamena of Livermore, H. Abram filing period, followed by Dan Wilson of San Ramon and Karen Faustina with $7,368, and Brian Ultimate Executive Chair Stepper of Danville. These endorse- Arkin with $6,090 as of Sept. 30 ments added to those from Alameda The Political Action Committee County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, of the Pleasanton Chamber of Pleasanton Councilwoman Cindy Commerce also reported raising McGovern, and Pleasanton School $20,478 to be used in support of its Board Trustees Kris Weaver, two endorsed council candidates, Juanita Haugen, Pat Kernan and Thorne and Cook-Kallio. These Steve Pulido. included $1,000 contributions Brozosky’s campaign manag- from Doug Krah, Len Fryer, Kyle er Mary Roberts said that after Morgan, Patrick Costanzo, Laurie expenses, the councilman has and Joseph Comery, Charles Smith, nearly a five-to-one cash on hand Jim Ghielmetti and Robert Freed. advantage: $31,000 in the bank vs. Brozosky’s top contributors $6,100 for the incumbent. were Michael Aminian of San Jose Human Touch Massage Chair “In an election year that has with $4,000, Sadri Mohsen with many important measures on the $1,050, and $1,000 contributions ballot and statewide races that will from Can-Am Plumbing, Frank fill the mailbox and airwaves with messages, it is critical to have these (continued on page 11) XTEN Ferrari Chair

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Page 10 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront I'm Moving... Dr. Sara Denman Licensed Psychologist | PSY19808 Whitman here for Jill Buck Campaign Areas of Dr. Denman’s expertise (continued from page 9) fundraiser include, but are not limited to: Former New Jersey Governor parenting challenges, eating issues, Capilla, Design Electric and Robert Christie Todd Whitman will be substance abuse, anxiety, depression, Molinaro. the guest speaker at a fundraiser past and present trauma, Hosterman’s top contributors breakfast for 18th State Assembly were Alfonso Lopez and Karen candidate Jill Buck on Oct. 25. and life changes. Chamousis, both of Pleasanton Whitman, who once also head- who contributed $2,500 each. All ed the Environmental Protection Compassionate therapy for change, helping you move of Hosterman’s other contributions Agency, is the founder of “It’s My from merely surviving to thriving. were under $1,000. Party, Too,” a national organization Top contributors to Faustina’s that is promoting the Republican ** New Address Eﬀ ective November 1 ** bid for the City Council were Eric Party and its candidates, including 145 E. Prospect Avenue, Suite 218 Inman of Danville, with $1,500, and Buck. In the Heart of Downtown Danville Victoria Mahoney of Pleasanton, Tickets for the breakfast cost $25 www.drsaradenman.com | 925-648-4941 who gave $1,000. and can be ordered by e-mail to The Cook-Kallio campaign [email protected] or by calling reported one contribution of 916-832-1723. The breakfast will $1,000, coming from the Chamber’s start at 7:30 a.m. next Wednesday Political Action Committee. in the Palm Pavilion just inside the Pleasanton Avenue gate at the Arkin resigns Planning Alameda County Fairgrounds. Commission post City Council candidate Brian Pico backs Hayashi Arkin has resigned as Chairman for 18th District the and a member of the Pleasanton Former Mayor Tom Pico and Planning Commission. his wife Karen announced their New Age Arkin said that the commission endorsement of Mary Hayashi in often deals with extremely diffi- her bid to serve the 18th District as cult issues and that some of those its assemblywoman. might be perceived as political in The announcement came at a nature. reception and fundraiser they host- “By resigning my position, I am ed on Rose Avenue last Friday. Smile ensuring that the public percep- She told the more than 40 sup- tion as well as the reality of the porters that as assemblywoman Planning Commission continues to she will work to ensure that all be one which mirrors my personal Californians have affordable health It’s the Way values of integrity, honesty and care coverage, to improve the service to the people,” he said. state’s economy by investing in I Want to Look & Feel. Arkin has served on the Planning teachers and local community col- Commission for almost eight years leges and to insist on responsible and has twice been elected its growth “that balances progress with chairman. He recently introduced a the protection of natural resources Conﬁdent. Healthy. Attractive. “Consent Calendar” to allow non- and opens spaces, and that ensures You can too, with a smile designed by controversial planning applications clean air and water.” to move more quickly through the Dr. Carol Jin or Dr. Sherry Steinmetz planning department’s process. The Voters can cast ballots Monday most recent beneficiaries of this Schedule your consultation today! expedited process are the two new Starting Monday, the Pleasanton restaurants approved for Stoneridge City Clerk’s office will offer a Shopping Center: P.F. Chang’s and special polling station to all reg- (925) 355-1088 The Cheesecake Factory. istered voters who want to cast “I am proud of these accom- their ballots early for the Nov. 7 plishments. I am equally proud of General Election. Voters can cast the high integrity with which the their ballots from 8:30 a.m. to NEW AGE Planning Commission operates,” 4:30 p.m. ■ Arkin said. DENTISTRY Bishop Ranch 11 Your hometown 2301 Camino Ramon ~ Suite 220 San Ramon, CA 94583 newspaper WWW.NEWAGEDENTISTRY.NET away from home. Domestic Specialist

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Vote Brian Arkin for Pleasanton City Council • A new 500-seat performing Hosterman arts center under construction n (continued from page 5) Livermore, with a new 12-screen Experience You Can Count On! movie theater scheduled to open Thanksgiving weekend. Kamena said that because of this • Gateway Medical Center in Planning Commissioner since 1999 strong Tri-Valley partnership, Dublin, a 178,000-square-foot Conceived and Co-Authored Measure V funds already have been allocat- facility whose first tenant will be (No more housing in the Bernal Park) ed for major projects, including the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Chairman of the Planning Commission in $8 million in traffic monitoring, • A new Lowe’s Home Improvement 2003 & 2006 motorist message signs and more store in east Dublin. ramp metering on Interstate 580 • Free Wi-Fi to be offered free Liaison to the Housing Commission later this year. of charge throughout downtown in 2002-2003 Next year, a $110 million con- Pleasanton by the end of the year. Approved over 200 senior apartment units struction project will get under • Two new restaurants--Cheesecake Public school and YMCA volunteer way to add a carpool lane to Factory and P.F. Chang’s--to Heritage tree board eastbound I-580 from Hacienda open later this year at Stoneridge Drive to Greenville Road with Shopping Center. 10 years of protecting our hills and open completion scheduled by 2010. Asked about her participation in space Westbound I-580 improvements, outside organizations and forums Electronic engineering and MBA degrees including a carpool lane, also on issues such as global warming, 13 US Patents will start next year, and Kamena Hosterman said she would continue said $26 million is available to those activities if she is re-elected fund these projects, including the as mayor. Endorsements acquisition of a right-of-way for a “We’re residents of Pleasanton future transit corridor along I-580 first, we’re also residents of the Tom Pico - Former Mayor for a future extension of the BART Tri-Valley, we’re Californians and rapid transit line. Americans and also citizens of the Ben Tarver - Former Mayor Other developments announced world,” she said. “Sure, I’ve taken Frank Brandes - Former Mayor by the mayors included: some criticism, but I’ve mostly Cindy McGovern - City Councilmember • New and expanded bus service enjoyed a good deal of support Matt Sullivan - City Councilmember to serve Bishop Ranch, Dougherty from my community for speaking Anne Fox - Planning Commissioner Valley and other sections of Danville out.” and San Ramon and the BART sta- Hosterman said she believes Phil Blank - Planning Commissioner tion in Dublin and Pleasanton. that the effort to reduce the coun- Greg O’Connor - Planning Commissioner • New carpool lanes on Interstate try’s carbon emission footprint Jennifer Pearce – Planning Commissioner 680 through San Ramon and starts at home, and she will be Kris Weaver - Pleasanton School Board Danville. asking the City Council to sup- Brian, Valerie, Chris (14), Angela (11), • A new Business Resource Center port that direction in the coming FPPC No. 1274794 Nicholas (6) available through the Pleasanton months. ■ city Web site at www.ci.pleasanton. —Jeb Bing ca.us.

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every day and they’re sending their Every two years... Housing kids to much inferior schools in say, Take Us Along You just gotta’ do it. (continued from page 5) East Oakland?” he said. “Because they’re shut out of the housing market in Pleasanton, their kids can’t $ OFF In & out in units by 2004, which was not ful- enjoy the fabulous schools and a 20 20 minutes filled, Marcantonio said. great community—all the benefits “Four months have gone by and that that community has to offer.” All Smogs Including: there’s really no indication that they Pamela Ott, city economic devel- • DMV Renewal were going to come back to us with opment director, said the city is • Test Only a concrete proposal,” Marcantonio trying to work with the housing • RV’s said. advocates. She said it would be pre- • Gross Poluters He said he dropped off a copy of mature to comment on the lawsuit the lawsuit to City Manager Nelson as city staff has yet to read it over. 3440-D Fialho on the morning the law- “We know that there are a num- Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. suit was filed in Alameda County ber of points at which we’ve had Pleasanton San Ramon Superior Court. A vigil was also opportunities to talk about the 925-846-SMOG 925-820-5665 held that morning at Main Street city’s programs and what Public Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 and Bernal Avenue by the Tri- Advocates would like us to do, Valley Interfaith Poverty Forum, of but as the council and staff, we which De Gregorio is a member on continue to remain committed to its board. providing a whole range of housing here in Pleasanton, not just afford- Pleasanton “Because they’re shut out able housing,” Ott said. In a letter sent Sept. 29 to Get your own Weekly Real Estate News of the housing market Marcantonio from City Manager Nothing is more annoying than having someone read in Pleasanton, their kids Fialho, it outlines responses to over your shoulder, but it just couldn’t be helped when Katie and Alex Sborov opened up their Weekly at the Mauna Kea can’t enjoy the fabulous the advocacy groups’ demands. by To date “the city has used its Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Gerarda schools and a great property to develop four afford- community—all the able housing developments: Ridge Stocking benefits that that View Commons, The Promenade, community has to offer.” Parkview Regent Assisted Living Decking and Rotary Commons.” The Most Complete Selection —Richard Marcantonio, The city has informed the at Completely Affordable Prices THE HYBRID attorney State Department of Housing and Community Development, which HOME EQUITY decertified Pleasanton’s state-man- LOAN “We will either find that the City dated housing plan, that the hous- Council is willing to talk about ing program will be addressed as As if the choices weren’t confus- making real sites available where part of the update to the General ing enough already, the lending $ 18 community is now offering a few affordable housing can actually be Plan that is under way, Fialho said Trex 2 L.F. Grey or Saddle home equity loan programs that built or we’re just going to go for- in the letter. He also states that the Timber Tech $1 88 ward in court and seek the relief city has not restricted any hous- Grey L.F. thoroughly muddy the waters of our Ironwood $2 18 there,” Marcantonio said. ing development as a result of its Clear Heart L.F. understanding. Their intent, though, $ 98 isn’t to make us hopelessly mystified. He said the lack of housing for Growth Management Ordinance or Redwood 1 L.F. people with lower incomes—fami- General Plan policies. A total of Const/Heart They are trying to come up with lies with children and minorities— 3,267 units remain in the city’s programs that will meet our specific who can’t afford Pleasanton homes housing cap—which exceeds the needs…and they are succeeding. is a form of discrimination. current unmet Regional Housing The “hybrid” home equity loan “What about the 40,000 people Needs Determination Allocation begins by giving you the lump sum who commute to jobs in Pleasanton need of 2,295 units. ■ that you need, just as does a normal home equity loan. You then make per photos showing Pombo at his 5505 Sunol Blvd. Pleasanton 846-5040 monthly payments, generally inter- side, may have backfired. McNerney est-only (though you can add some (continued from page 5) McNerney’s campaign manager A.J. Carillo told one interviewer: principal payment voluntarily if you Nothing nationalizes an election wish) at an interest rate that is more Bush told cheering Republicans like a visit from the president.” attractive than that on most home that Democrats would raise taxes McNerney, himself, contends equity loans. and cut and run in Iraq. that the Bush visit plays to his The fixed payment portion of The Greenberg, Quinlan, Rosner advantage. While Pombo has been the loan’s life lasts three, five or poll, however, taken after the Bush trying to keep the campaign local seven years. Then the loan balance visit, indicated that Pombo’s num- with discussion forums on eas- Free Coffee morphs into a home equity line bers are slipping along with the ing the I-580 traffic congestion of credit with an interest rate that presidents. in Pleasanton, for example, the adjusts, in most cases, whenever the Bush’s approval rating in McNerney camp is generating prime rate changes. California dropped to 29 percent more aggressive advertising and This loan is very applicable for earlier this month, with a follow-up campaign rallies that involve the people who either plan on mov- finding that one in four California major national environmentalist Republicans think he is doing a groups, such as the Defenders of ing to a new home in three, five or poor job. Wildlife and the Sierra Club. Do your shopping at the Farmer’s Market on seven years, or know how they will While political analysts ques- Suddenly, as new reports show Saturday from 8:00am-12:00pm and have an pay off the loan balance when the tioned the wisdom of mixing an that Pombo had a closer working 8 oz. cup of fresh, hot coffee from Bibiane loan moves from fixed to adjustable already-troubled president in the relationship with now-convicted status. At the same time, homeown- political fury affecting Pombo, lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his Bakery (349 Main St.) on us. ers may choose to hold on to the the sudden focus on re-electing associates, McNerney’s camp is loan after it adjusts, and then pay it Pombo by national Republicans is saying it has found the smoking Coffee for the Day.....It’s the Windermere Way! off over time, or to do a refinanc- bringing more money and energy gun needed to close the voter gap ing of the entire loan at or before to the congressman’s campaign. with Pombo and win the election. the date of the loan’s change to an That move was also spurred by Republican political oddsmaker adjustable rate. For answers to your the Congressional Quarterly, Allan Hoffenblum, co-editor of a questions call Gerarda Stocking which just downgraded the race guide to legislative and congressio- at 846-4000 or visit her website at between the GOP incumbent and nal elections, summed up his views www.gerardastocking.com. his Democratic challenger from in a report: “Republican favored” to “Leans “Can a weak candidate (like 7031 Koll Center Pkwy. Gerarda Stocking is the Owner/Broker Republican.” McNerney) who doesn’t have the Suite 210, Pleasanton CA 94566 of Stocking Realty. Democrats also said the Bush funding beat Pombo? My gut tells 925-846-1800 visit, with television and newspa- me no.” ■ Pleasanton Weekly • October 20, 2006 • Page 13 CommunityCommunity PulsePulse WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Planning Commission Wednesday, October 25, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Police Bulletin • PCUP-180, Huai Ming Chang, Salon Art for major spinal injuries and a punctured lung. Application for a conditional use permit to operate an art Cyclist in critical condition after school for children ages 7 to 16 Monday through Friday from collision An unnamed female driver in a late model Ford 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 F-150 turned right from Stanley Boulevard onto a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in an existing building located at 173 Spring Edgar Ruiz, a 23-year-old male who lives near Main Street and struck Ruiz with the front end of Street, Suite 250 Vineyard Avenue, remained in critical condition her truck. He was dragged under the vehicle and run Tuesday after he was run over and dragged by a truck over by one of the wheels. No charges were filed, • PUD-93-02-8M/PCUP-181, Michael Callahan Application for: (1) a major modification to the Ruby Hill PUD at 7:56 a.m. on Oct. 14 according to Pleasanton Police. police said. Ruiz was not wearing a helmet and rode development plan to allow the construction of an approximately He is not paralyzed, as originally thought, but is still through the intersection from a right-turn only lane 19,872-square-foot event center; and (2) a conditional use permit receiving care at Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley against a red light. to allow the operation of the event center and a winery and to allow alcoholic beverage service at the event center after 100 p.m. The Police Report property is located on the southwest corner of Vineyard and Isabel The Pleasanton Police Department October 7 October 10 Avenues, south of Ruby Hill Drive made the following information avail- •Theft: 1 •Theft: 5 able. Under the law, those charged • PUD-01-9M/PDR-528, Mike Renquis •Vandalism: 1 Application for a major modification to an approved PUD for with offenses are considered inno- •Vandalism: 1 •DUI: 2 a single-family lot located at 2511 Yolanda Court to increase cent until convicted. •Found property: 1 •Public drunkenness: the maximum building height from 23 feet to 26 feet; to allow October 6 •Annoying phone calls: 1 a barrel tile roof; and to allow design review approval by the -2:25 a.m. in the 6600 block of •Theft: 5 Planning Director Owens Drive •Assault: •Child Abuse -12:30 p.m. in the 400 block of • PDR-561/PV-158, John Miller Architects/Saint Elizabeth Seton -6:59 p.m. in the 7000 block of -9:05 a.m. in the 5000 block of Johnson Drive Old Bernal Avenue Church Case Avenue Applications for: 1) design review approval to modify the •DUI of drugs: •Brandishing a weapon: •Possession of synthetic drugs: Saint Elizabeth Seton Church Master Plan to construct an -5:31 a.m. at the intersection of -8:56 p.m. in the 1000 block of approximately 22,296-square-foot parish center building with -1:05 p.m. in the 5500 block of Castlewood Drive and Foothill Stoneridge Mall Road gymnasium and related site improvements on the existing Springdale Avenue Road church site located at 4001 Stoneridge Drive; and 2) a variance -8:26 p.m. in the 4700 block of •Attempted abduction/kidnapping: October 11 Muirwood Drive from the Municipal Code to allow the proposed parish center -9:44 a.m. in the 6000 block of •Theft: 4 •Robbery with a knife: Johnson Drive building with gymnasium to be approximately 34-feet tall, where •Vandalism: 1 30 feet is the maximum height limit -10:37 p.m. in the 3700 block of •Possession/sale of drugs Stoneridge Drive •Burglary: 1 • PUD-32, Daniel and Belinda Sarich -8:20 p.m. in the 5200 block of Work session to review and receive comment on an application •Assault: Hopyard Road •Assault: -11:59 in the 1000 block of Kolln for Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan to Street •Assault: -9:46 p.m. in the 4200 block of construct an approximately 13,015-square-foot single-family -9:55 p.m. in the 4300 block of Katie Lane residence and an approximately 130-square-foot poolhouse Foothill Road •Sexual penetration with a foreign on the approximately 20-acre site located at 5 Tuscany Place October 8 object: (formerly 1630 Vineyard Avenue), in the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Area •Theft: 4 -10:40 p.m. in the 3500 block of •Rape by force: Olympic Court Trails Ad Hoc Committee -2:19 p.m. in the 4500 block of October 12 Chabot Drive •Theft: 9 Monday, October 23, 2006 @ 6:30 p.m. •Assault: •Vandalism: 4 City Council Conference Room, 200 Old Bernal Serving with intelligence -9:43 p.m. in the 3600 block of • Consider Proposed Trails for Lund Ranch II & integrity. Andrews Drive •Threats: • Discussion Regarding Suggested Improvements to Existing October 9 -3:38 p.m. in the 1100 block of Callippe Preserve Golf Course Trail •Theft: 2 Santa Rita Road • Consider Rescheduling Trails Ad Hoc Committee's November Business •Vandalism: 3 October 13 and December 2006 Meetings Business Formation •Found: 2 •Theft: 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Contract Review •Underage tobacco sale: •Vandalism: 1 Employment Advice -10:15 a.m. in the 4300 block of •Assault: NOVEMBER 7, 2006 ELECTION - EARLY VOTING Foothill Road Collections •Under the influence of narcotics: -11:22 a.m. in the 3000 block of • The City Clerk's Office will participate in early voting. This will Tonopah Circle -11:00 a.m. in the 4300 block of allow citizens to cast their ballots at City Hall beginning October Real Estate Foothill Road -4:45 p.m. in the 4900 block of 23 through Election Day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Election Valley Avenue Day City Hall will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., to vote Landlord/Tenant •Seized contraband: and assist residents in locating their designated polling places. Transactions -3:34 p.m. in the 4800 block of •Rape report: Voters can look up polling locations and view their sample ballots Bernal Avenue -3:08 p.m. in the 4300 block of at the following Website http://www.smartvoter.org/ca/alm/ Litigation Foothill Road ATTENTION VOTERS - If you are returning your Commercial ACCIDENTS ballot by mail, you MUST place two first class postage October 7 Elder Abuse stamps on the envelope. •12:14 p.m. - Injury accident at the Trust Litigation POLL WORKERS NEEDED intersection of Hopyard and Parkside roads. • The Alameda County Registrar of Voters are recruiting poll Estate Planning workers for the upcoming November 7, 2006 Election. Workers •4:13 p.m. - Non-injury hit-and-run are paid $95 to $170 for working at polling places. Poll workers accident in the 700 block of are needed for the entire day from 6:00 a.m. to approximately Montevino Drive 9:30 p.m. (Half day shifts are available for some positions) A pre- 6160 Stoneridge Mall Rd. Ste. 210 •4:16 p.m. - Injury accident at the Election day training class is required for some of the positions. Pleasanton, CA 94588 intersection of Hopyard and Poll workers must be at least 18 years old and registered to vote Gibraltar roads in California. Information and Applications are available at the 925.468.0400 City Clerks office at 123 Main Street, Pleasanton or at www.acgov. 925.468.0276 FAX October 8 org/rov/workers.html [email protected] •11:04 a.m. - Injury accident at the intersection of Hopyard and ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC www.garcialawgrp.com AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME Stoneridge roads October 9 The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. For complete information, Consultations available •8:07 a.m. - Injury accident involving a including any agenda amendments, please visit in Spanish. bicycle at the intersection of Valley www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar Avenue and Greenwood Road

Page 14 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly eling. She is survived by her sons Yasuho Mark of Cupertino and Yauji Dan of San Jose; daughter Michiyo of Walnut Creek; brothers Akira Higaki of Japan, Shigeo Kawamura of Japan, and Tadashi Transitions Higaki of Brazil; sister Yasue NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIES Transitions Sugaoka; grandchildren Rachel, David, Laura, Tad, Kevin and Alan; EXTENDED RECRUITMENT Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. nieces and nephews Kei, Arthur, Arrangements were handled by Jeannie and Alex Sugaoka. Graham-Hitch Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her The City of Pleasanton is now accepting applications to fill Obituaries beloved husband Tamotsu. vacancies on the following commissions or committees for the Private services were arranged Olive Hanifen John (Jack) M. Healy by Graham-Hitch Mortuary. terms indicated: Donations can be made to Hope City of Pleasanton Commissions/Committee (Four-Year Terms) Longtime Pleasanton teacher John Healy died Oct. 7 in Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd #100, Olive Hanifen died recently in Pleasanton at the age of 69. Dublin, CA 94568-3151. • Planning Commission Chula Vista, Calif. at the age of Mr. Healy went to Bishop • Housing Commission, 1 Regular 1 Alternate 93. O’Dowd High School in Oakland Mrs. Hanifen was a longtime and served the U.S. Marine Corps. Frank James Moiso • Library Commission, 1 Alternate Pleasanton teacher and schools He had a distinguished law enforce- • Civic Arts Commission, 1 Alternate volunteer. She was part of a four- ment career as he rose through the Frank Moiso died Oct. 14 at his generation legacy of local teach- ranks of the California Highway home in Pleasanton at the age of • Economic Vitality Committee ers, starting with her father and Patrol to become chief of the 75. (1) At-Large Member Pleasanton’s first music teacher, Golden Gate division. Mr. Moiso was a former resi- Harry Tripp, continuing to her son, He also enjoyed golf, fly fish- dent of Granite Bay, Calif. for (1) Residential Builder Representative daughter and granddaughter. ing and hunting, and was affiliated 11 years and San Pablo for 27 (1) Financial Institution Representative Hanifen game to America from with Los Pescadores de San Jose. years. He received his master’s England at the age of 12 and gradu- He is survived by wife of 47 degree from St. Mary’s College Regional Commissions/Boards ated from Amador Valley High years Donna Healy; sons Michael and served in the U.S. Air Force. • Alameda County Housing Commission, Pleasanton School in 1931. Her first teaching Healy of Livermore and Dennis He was a parishioner at St. Rose Representative, Term: September 2006-December 2007 job was at the one-room Murray Healy of Tracy; daughters Elizabeth Catholic Church and a member of School in Dublin. After 36 years of Healey of Ft. Meyers, Fla. and the Fratellanza Club. Frank was • Tri-Valley Conservancy, Pleasanton Representative, teaching in Pleasanton, she retired, Erin Healy of Sacramento; grand- employed as a Vice President of Four-year term only to continue serving for 20 children Caitlin, Brianna, Jeffrey, Bank of America, dedicating 40 years as a substitute teacher, and a Emily, Isabelle and Madeline. years of service and five years Applications are available at the City Clerk’s office, 123 Main school and library volunteer. Those He was preceded in death by with Community First Bank. Street, Pleasanton or on the City’s Website at www.ci.pleasanton. who knew her say she was “quite a parents Bernard and Eileen Healy, He enjoyed gardening, golf and ca.us. For additional information, call the office of the City Clerk at character” who was fun and active. brother R. Dennis Heal and sister fishing. She is survived by her children Paula Grassechi. Frank is survived by his wife (925) 931-5027. Donald Hanifen of Lake Tahoe and Donations can be made in his of 49 years Vida; son Michael Applications must be received no later than 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, Susan Mahler of Chula Vista; and honor to the American Cancer Moiso and his wife Debbie Rinne; several grandchildren and great- Society. Arrangements are daughters Laura Higgins, and her OCTOBER 20, 2006. Postmarks are not accepted. grandchildren. being handled by Graham-Hitch husband Steve, Nancy Ornelas, An internment service is planned Mortuary. and her husband Paul; grandchil- in Pleasanton, though no details dren Ryan, Chelsea, Antonio and have been announced. Alyssa. Emiko Miyakawa Visitation and vigil services Marguerite H. Murena were held Oct. 17 at Graham- Emiko Miyakawa died Oct. 8 in Hitch Mortuary. A mass of Marguerite H. Murena died in Pleasanton at the age of 87. Christian burial was Oct. 18 at St. Livermore Oct. 5 at the age of 93. Mrs. Miyakawa was born in Augustine’s Catholic Church in Mrs. Murena was born in New Seattle and lived in Pleasanton for Pleasanton with a burial following YOUTH MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION York, then lived in Ft. Lauderdale, the past 45 years. She was a domes- at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Fla. before moving to Pleasanton tic worker who enjoyed gardening, Hayward. COMMITTEE NOTICE OF VACANCIES 14 years ago. She was a homemak- knitting, cooking, reading and trav- The City of Pleasanton is now accepting applications for 11 members to er who loved to play golf and cro- serve on the Youth Master Plan Implementation Committee (YMPIC). The 11 chet. A devoted wife and mother, members will be appointed by the City Council and the Pleasanton Unified she suffered from dementia for five School District Board. This is a non-paid position. years. The purpose of the Committee is to implement the goals and objectives She is survived by daughter of the Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton such as: Ptown411 web page, Irene and granddaughter Holly Youth-related workshops, events and special projects. The Plan focuses Warmerdam of Pleasanton. on providing services to youth throughout the community. Specifically it She was preceded in death by her addresses issues of programs and activities, health and wellness, childcare, jobs, leadership and communication amongst children, youth and families. husband Jerry Murena. They were The Committee is comprised of representatives from various community married for 64 years. organizations, schools and businesses. A private Christian grave- side service will be held at San The YMPIC is comprised of 30 members. Applications are being accepted for the following representatives: o 3 At-Large Parent Representatives - one representative from a pre-school, one representative from an elementary school and one representative from a middle school o 1 Health and Crisis Representative o 1 Non-Profit Agency Representative Upscale Resale • New Items Daily o 1 Senior Citizen Representative Accepting Quality Furniture & Accessories • Free Preview o 1 Alternate Representative from Amador High School Pick Up and Delivery Available o 1 Youth Representative and 1 Alternate from Village High School Now Available! o 1 Youth Representative from Hart Middle School Discount Catalog Orders on New Furniture o 1 Youth Representative from Pleasanton Middle School It is anticipated that the YMPIC will meet at least monthly for the purpose of implementing these projects. Committee members will be appointed for a Furniture Consignment one-year term initially. 2 Convenient Locations Applications are available at the City Clerk’s office, 123 Main Street, Design Pleasanton or on the City’s Website at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us. For 2415 San Ramon Valley Boulevard 6891 Village Parkway additional information, call the office of the City Clerk at (925) 931-5027. (Next to JoAnn’s Fabrics & Bay Books) (Next to Post Office) Applications must be received no later than 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER San Ramon Dublin 20, 2006. Postmarks are not accepted. 925.855.1177 925.829.1177

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Thirteen of the original 38 members of the Amador Valley High School Class of 1946 spent an afternoon recording their memories at the Museum on Main recently. Pictured in left column from top to bottom are: Emily Alves Rhodes, Bob Morrow, Norma Robey Scruggs; next column: Elaine Secada Koopmann, Edith Andersen, Rosemary Jones Westfall; next column: Alice Butler Athenour, Betty Shanks Davilla, Charles Palmer; last column: Alyce Quaglia Feeney, Bill Trimingham and former Class of 1946 seventh grade teacher Harold Garden. Not pictured are: Ruth Lee Boyd Cook and Harriet Nilson Causey. Courtesy Bill Trimingham Left: This is a view the main building campus. The por is the Amador Th city of Pleasanton

Above: Class of 1 Palmer poses wit shoulders in this tograph taken fro scrapbook. Photos by Lani Allen

f you could peel back six or seven decades, and vineyards over there, and you just had what would life in Pleasanton be like? room. Now there’s no room: Too squeezed u I You don’t need to rely only on your imagi- Bob Morrow, who now lives in Austin, nation for this time-travel, thanks to a special gift his first trip back to Pleasanton in 60 years. H from a group who grew up in Pleasanton. Fourteen transferred to Amador as a junior and rec of the original 38 members of Amador Valley “When my family was transferred up here, High School Class of 1946 gathered for their 60th upset, because we’d gone to a large high sch class reunion this fall, bringing with them a docu- Long Beach, California, where I was involv ment entitled “A Walk Through Pleasanton, Circa track and field, and they didn’t have that here 1930-46.” This group memoir was presented to I was disappointed at first, but once we s the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society going to school, I thought it was great living by Bill Trimingham, former student body presi- Like many of his male schoolmates, M dent of AVHS and current editor of the group proj- enlisted in the military, then attended colleg ect, assisted by Harriet Nilson Causey and Ruth most of his career, he was living in Saudi A Lee Boyd Cook. Thirteen of the 38 classmates spent an afte Of the 38 teenagers who graduated in 1946, at Museum On Main, recording their memor 11 had been together since their first-grade class part of the museum’s ongoing local history a dozen years earlier, so it is not surprising that ect. Those privileged to hear their recolle the survivors are particularly close. Some of the might be envious of the era in which this class members still live in Pleasanton or Northern grew up in the very small town of Pleasanto California, but others traveled quite a distance to “We knew everybody,” Trimingham said attend the reunion. Trimingham drove down from knew their grandparents, we knew the dog and his home in Seattle. Alyce Quaglia Feeney, who “I think living in a small town such as Pleas Happy flew in from where she now lives in Louisville, where we all knew each other and where we Ky., observed, “It seems so crowded here now. sort of kept in line by the town in general, in I liked it better when it was just open fields and respects, was a great advantage,” said Harriet N what have you—there was a dairy farm over here Causey. “There was so much kindness and th fulness in the town, and they supported us in endeavors, and that carried through the rest of Reunion bonus: the last 60 years. It gave you a sort of backgro former teacher returns confidence and the ability to get along wherev were. I have great fondness for Pleasanton.” A surprise for many of the members of the That background of confidence helped C Class of 1946 at their 60th reunion was the when she was a Navy wife, traveling to chance to visit with their former seventh-grade days teacher, Harold Garden, whose son brought places for more than 20 years before mov him all the way from Riverbank, Calif. to attend Groveland in Tuolumne County. the gathering at Museum On Main. “I began teaching seventh grade in 1940,” A bygone era Garden told his former pupils, joking, “I’m There were only two schools in town Class of 1946 shares memories surprised at how old everyone looks while I 1930s and ‘40s: Pleasanton Grammar S remain the same.” a three-story stucco building serving kind Just out of college when he began teach- ten through eighth grade on the hill at ing, Garden (shown above, far right column and Second streets (where Amador Valley of Pleasanton 60 years ago third picture down) told his 78-year-old former students, “You were the best class in the world. and Community Education offices and V All my classes since that time have been mea- Continuation High School classrooms are by Jerri Pantages Long sured against you. . . and they all failed!” and Amador Valley High School, a two Garden went on to become a school admin- building that included the current theater on istrator in Oakland before he retired. He still Rita Road. sends Christmas and birthday greeting cards Between those two campuses, Main to some of the Class of 1946. looked very different, as described in “A Page 16 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly r Story Courtesy Harriet Nilson Causey Courtesy

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1946 alumnus Charles th Joan Riggs on his August 1946 pho- om Bill Trimingham’s What made the Amador Valley High School Class of 1946 so special is that there were only 38 graduates. Many remain close to this day. Members of Amador’s d more Through Pleasanton.” With no freeways nor shop- restaurants, a dime store and a saloon. There was interceptors. Perhaps this early volunteer role helped Class of 1946 up!” ping malls, Pleasanton’s downtown had to supply a Chrysler-Plymouth agency on the south end of Trimingham decide to enlist in the service the spring Asterisk denotes made virtually all the residents’ needs. As children, Main Street where families could buy new cars. of his senior year, after early graduation. reunion participant; He had members of the Class of 1946 were familiar with Another shop even specialized in fishing flies. Population explosion double asterisk indicates called, the town’s last blacksmith shop (at the corner of Despite all these shopping opportunities down- deceased. I was Main and St. John streets) and the winery (further town, housewives did not have to leave home to get Although Pleasanton was not bombed, its resi- hool in west on St. John Street). A striking façade at the most of their household needs. Pleasanton had three dents were rocked by another kind of explosion: Lawrence Allen ved in southwest corner of Main and Division streets was dairies, and door-to-door delivery was available for population. The small town of 2,000, surrounded Edith Andersen* e then. the livery stable, painted in a checkerboard design, their milk and other products. Vegetables, meat, by agricultural land, suddenly became a destina- Alice Butler Athenour* started with paint provided by the Ralston Purina Feed blocks of ice, and even cases of soft drinks were tion for 60,000 sailors on leave from three Navy Frank J. Bonde here.” Co., whose packaging featured the same red-and- sold door-to-door, according to the group memoir. bases built three miles north of town. Beside Camp Yvonne Grimm Brittsan Morrow white pattern. Housed inside that building was the “Mr. Delucchi had a whistle on his truck muf- Parks Naval Hospital, there was Camp Shoemake Raymond Bush** ge. For water wagon to keep the dust down. fler,” remembered Trimingham, “and he would overseas replacement depot and a Seabees base. T. Robert Byington Arabia. “By the time we graduated, most of the streets toot it when he was making his rounds with fresh Just east was Livermore Naval Air Station, and Isabel Silva Cattalini ernoon were paved,” said Causey, “but when we were vegetables.” from 1942-44, hundreds of pilots practiced their Harriet Nilson Causey* ries as little, the side streets were dirt.” As idyllic as small-town life may sound, first take-offs and landings. Adeline Cienfuegos y proj- For recreation, there was the Roxie Theater, Al Pleasanton was not exempt from the impact of “In my family’s case, we didn’t lock our doors,” Robert Coito** ections Johnson’s Pool Hall, and Nevin’s Pavilion—all World War II. The reunion participants were remembered Betty Shanks Davilla. “One morning, Ruth Lee Boyd Cook* group located on the west side of Main Street, between only in eighth grade when they heard the news on we came down to the living room and saw a sail- Norma Robey Scruggs* on. St. John and Angela streets. the radio of the attack on Pearl Harbor. or’s hat on the couch. I guess he decided Betty Shanks Davilla* d. “We “When the epic movie “Gone with the Wind” The Dec. 19, 1941 edition of “The to leave—nobody saw him—but left Millie Fields Davis d cat.” was released in 1939, the Grammar school sched- Caballero”— the student news- his signature behind. Another time, Alyce Quaglia Feeney* santon, uled all of its upper classes to get out of class paper of Pleasanton Grammar someone came in and was light- Carl Frudden e were to see the special showings of the movie—a School, includes a report ing matches up the stairs, but I Arnold Guasco n some very progressive act for those days!” noted the of the town’s first wartime Albert “Skip” Haight** blackout: “Pleasanton had Olen Hollon Nilson group memoir, which also mentioned the Sunday Members of the Amador Valley hought- matinees at the Roxie, including “serials.” These its first blackout recently. Betty Lee Huested** High School Girls Athletic William Joslin** all our were short, 15-minute adventure films that would Planes were reported over Association wore patches like William Kaufmann** f life in continue the story every week for perhaps 15 epi- this area. The blackout was the one shown here. Elaine Secada ound of sodes. Titles were such as ‘The Clutching Hand” a total blackout in every Koopmann* ver you or “Flash Gordon.” At the end of each episode, respect. It lasted for about Donald Lanini* the hero would be facing almost certain demise, two hours.” guess he decided this wasn’t Robert Morrow* Causey and it titillated you to come again the next Sunday That blackout was the first of the place for him.” Lucy Ann Tonelli Nunes** many to see how he got out of it! (He always did.)” many ways the lives of the Class The daughter of the town doc- Charles Palmer* ving to At Main Street and Rose Avenue was a pool hall of 1946 would be affected by the tor, Davilla was senior class presi- Nona Mae Nebel Porter (where Pastime Pool Parlor still exists). Although war. dent. She went on to UC Berkeley, but, Maxine Crossland alcohol was served, minors were allowed in to Trimingham, who was the editor of that she said, “I fell in love with a rancher.” Regalia play pool or watch older men play cards. South of grammar school paper, was one of the volunteers She still lives on the ranch between here and Emily Alves Rhodes* in the the pool hall stood Nevin’s Pavilion, which was for lookout duty to watch for enemy aircraft. Castro Valley and makes frequent visits back to Robert Scruggs** chool, the site of dances and also used as a roller-skating “There was no radar yet, so a 24-hour-per-day Pleasanton. Mary Reasoner dergar- rink. The Class of 1946 did without a gymnasium lookout post was fashioned on the roof of the race- A glance through the 1946 Amador Valley High Shawnesey** Abbie during their high school years, so basketball prac- track grandstand by the Ground Observer Corps of School yearbook shows the usual range of classes Dorothy Shotwell** Adult tice also was held in Nevin’s Pavilion. the Army Air Forces, IV Fighter Command,” he and activities—athletics, drama, music, clubs— Alethea Silva Stalling Village Families could buy clothing, hardware, appli- said. “Volunteers for the Ground Observer Corps, but the graduates of 60 years ago also participated Ruth Koopmann Taylor now) ances, furniture, fabric, gasoline, groceries, lum- young and old, would sign up for four-hour shifts, in War Bond sales, scrap metal collection compe- William E. Trimingham* o-story ber, livestock feed and even live baby chicks right and we would climb up and sit in a little shack atop titions and other war-related activities. So many Eugene Vargas** n Santa on Main Street. They could use the services of the grandstand, watching the sky for planes.” teachers were drafted for military duty that former Varla Watts** barber and beauty shops, garage-machinery repair Any aircraft spotted would be reported by tele- teachers came out of retirement to fill the void. Rosemary Jones Street shops, doctors’ offices, a drug store, shoe repair phone from many such posts, and unauthorized Westfall* Walk and shoe-shine places, laundry facilities, bakeries, planes would be quickly investigated by military (continued on page 18) Pleasanton Weekly • October 20, 2006 • Page 17 Cover Story

of the students worked part-time. Reunion Sacramento resident Emily Alves (continued from page 17) Rhodes in those days was not only girls’ basketball captain, she also Causey remembers with awe one was the one who every Wednesday teacher named Emma Hawkins. folded the Pleasanton Times for “She had to have been in her 70s. delivery. Alyce Quaglia Feeney Chemistry, physics, biology—any- worked at the Roxie Theater as thing in the sciences she taught us. usher, cashier, and candy-counter And one vacation she climbed Half salesperson. Trimingham worked Dome [in Yosemite].” in local gas stations when the price of gasoline was 17 cents per gallon, A changing workforce and oil cost 22 cents per quart. The draft had also taken away “When we first got married, we the men who normally harvested didn’t have very much money,” local crops, so high school students Koopmann said, “and we’d go out went out to the fields to pick them. and pick walnuts so we could go to Discover Domus… “It was mandatory,” recalled the movies.” Elaine Secada Koopmann. “You One panel member recalled the had to go unless you had a note benefit of a small-town telephone for an Old World Christmas from a doctor excusing you.” system. “Winnie was the nighttime “My father dropped me off on his operator,” Causey said. “I’d ask her way to work and picked me up on to send any calls for me to the place Dazzling and delicate, these beautiful glass ornaments are hand his way home,” said Edith Andersen, where I was babysitting.” who had come to this country from Causey still can remember her crafted using traditional, old-world methods. Individually mouth-blown, her native Denmark and now lives telephone number: 157. hand silvered, painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps in Albany. “I was in the field for a The fire department was all volun- good eight hours. Lugs had to be teers, summoned by a siren atop the to bring you a beautiful one-of-a-kind creation. filled to the top, not halfway, and we fire station on Railroad Avenue (soon had to carry them.” to be the site of a fine arts center). Teachers were sent out to super- “My husband was a volunteer vise the student crop-pickers—a firefighter for 19 years,” said challenging role. Koopmann, now a resident of of Pleasanton “Miss Hawkins used to go out in Murphys, Calif. “He’d always have Domus the field with us and try to maintain his boots inside his pants [at bed- order with a bunch of unruly kids time], and he had it so he could 652 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton throwing tomatoes,” Trimingham jump out of bed and into his clothes 925 485 3077 said. and he’d be on his way. I always Causey recalled being paid 11 ran ahead to open the door because Hours: Mon-Th 10am-6pm cents per 50-pound lug of toma- I was afraid he’d go through it.” Fri-Sat 10am-9pm & Sundays 10am-6pm toes. The police department consisted Most families did not have much money in those days, and many (continued on page 19)

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post for more than 60 years until FINE ITALIAN CERAMICS Reunion his death at age 92. (continued from page 18) “I think this was a wonderful place Redefining old world traditions for 21st century living to grow up and also to raise our chil- of the chief and one other officer, but dren here, because you knew every- soon, classmates recalled that there one, and we looked out for each other Visit Us for Our Fall Warehouse Sale was a shore patrol member on every and I think that’s so special,” said November 3, 4 and 5, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. corner “to help keep order when the Norma Robey Scruggs, who mar- town was filled with sailors.” ried her classmate Robert Scruggs, a Up to 75% off retail prices The war halted the county fair, longtime Pleasanton educator (now Importer and Wholesaler • Rarely Open to the Public the racetrack, and professional deceased). Norma currently lives in sports, but even the war did not Alamo, but all three of their children stop Hollywood, and one class also attended Amador. Inspired by the Tuscan countryside, our beautiful handcrafted member had the chance to appear Rosemary Jones Westfall agrees ceramics are sold only at specialty retail boutiques nationwide. in a movie. that “knowing everybody” was the “I was walking home from best part of Pleasanton, “and I’ve Bargains on tableware, glassware, and home decor accessories. school on day by the old Rose lived here all my life.” Alice Butler Featured on PBS, the FOOD Network, Easy Entertaining, Hotel [where Round Table Pizza is Athenour, who has moved back Lidia’s Family Table, Everyday Italian and Joanne Weir’s now], and these two men came out to Pleasanton after many years in Cooking Class. and asked me if I’d be interested Sonoma, echoes the sentiment: “I in being in a movie,” said Ruth think this is a wonderful place to Also featured in Bon Appetit, Metropolitan Home, Coastal Lee “Cookie” Boyd Cook, a high live and grow up.” Living, Better Homes & Gardens and many more quality school yell-leader who thought “In high school, there were home & culinary magazines. they were just giving her a line. 160 students in the entire school,” However, the men contacted her Andersen said. “We knew all the 14496 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577 parents for permission, and she students ahead of us. When we got began her first job for pay. to be seniors, we knew all the stu- From 880 exit Marina Blvd. West. Turn left on Merced. Go through 4 lights and “When they shot the movie dents below us. We were all friends Merced becomes Wicks Blvd. Tutto Mio is on the left (east) side of the street “It Ain’t Hay” with Abbott & and it was very nice. We’re lucky to between Burroughs and Pike and next door to ServiceMaster. Look for the signs! Costello, they didn’t bring the have grown up in a small town.” ■ main stars up—they used stand- ins for those guys—and they used me for the little girl, as her stand- in. I dressed like she did and I had one really big shot where I was in a wagon and a train was coming. The wagon was on a turntable, and just as the train came, the turntable

“I think this was a wonderful place to grow up and also to raise our children here, because you knew everyone, and we looked out for each other and I think that’s so special” —Norma Robey Scruggs spun the wagon, so it looked like it had been hit.” Currently a resident of Hathaway Pines in Calaveras County, Cook was recently given a copy of the movie as a gift from her daughter, who had tracked it down. Find The Coolest Stuff… Pleasanton’s lasting • Upscale Name Brands, The Latest Trends impression Although Amador’s Class of • Truckloads of New Items Arriving Daily at Prices You Will Love! 1946 has scattered throughout Northern California and into eight other states, they still feel a genuine fondness for Pleasanton and the benefits it gave them. Specializing in the Consignment Sale For Charles Palmer, Pleasanton introduced him to his future of Quality Furniture, Accessories and Jewelry. career. “Confucius made the statement, ‘If you find a job you like, you’ll never work a day in your life.’ Well, for me that was horse-racing, and I found it right here at the racetrack.” Now a resident of Rail Road Flat in Calaveras County, Palmer Danville served in the Merchant Marine, Los Altos San Rafael San Mateo Saratoga starting in his junior year, and (650) 917-8526 (415) 456-2765 (650) 577-8979 (408) 871-8890 (925) 866-6164 later returned to serve as director 400 Main St. 863 E. Francisco 1888 S. Norfork 600 El Paseo de Saratoga of racing for the Alameda County 1901 Camino Ramon Fair in 1999, replacing his men- tor, Everett Nevin, who held that Additional locations in Yorba Linda, Laguna Niguel, Las Vegas, Folsom, Foothill Ranch & New Port Beach Pleasanton Weekly • October 20, 2006 • Page 19 Tri-Valley Animal Rescue presents…

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aesthetics and the appropriateness coasts? These are things Pombo of development as a member of supports. Should we blindly sup- Letters the Planning Commission when port a failed policy in Iraq while he thinks parking his van in our cutting our veterans’ benefits? Arkin’s campaign truck neighborhoods is appropriate even Should we give a pass to the oil is suburban blight after receiving complaints? industry shills while they gouge Bill McCammon us at the pump and shower Pombo Pleasanton with our money? We have a real choice in November. Jerry McNerney will Editorial unjustly represent the 11th District with represented Brozosky integrity and passion. He will listen to his constituents and make Dear Editor, the tough call for America. Please Character assassination is the take the time to learn about this only way to describe the Pleasanton race. The Republican National Weekly’s Oct. 6 editorial on may- Committee is pouring millions into #ELEBRATETHE(OLIDAYSAT#AMPODI"OCCE oral candidate, Steve Brozosky. negative ads to rescue one of their Dear Editor, This paper came to town in 2000 true believers. Learn the truth and "OOK9OUR(OLIDAY%VENT.OW I read your editorial a couple claiming it would present the facts join me in supporting McNerney of weeks ago regarding the use without a political bent. I know this for Congress. of trucks to promote local cam- because I was a member of the City Brian Sanborn paigns, and feel compelled to tell Council at that time, was inter- Pleasanton you about the unpleasant experi- viewed by the Pleasanton Weekly ence our neighborhood has had in and I asked this question. order for Brian Arkin to embarrass Brozosky as described by the Faustina ‘best suited’ himself in the name of campaign- Weekly is not the person I served for council ing. with on the City Council from I awoke one Sunday morning 2002-2004. This is how I would Dear Editor, (two weeks before all candidates summarize Steve: Intelligent, Dan Faustina is a man of integrity had agreed to put signs out) to energetic, trustworthy, innova- and commitment. The Pleasanton find what appeared to be a truck tive, and congenial, with a great City Council needs two candidates that was ready for the wreck- touch of good humor. He’s every- with these credentials—the ones ing yard parked on Old Foothill thing we deserve in a mayor for that truly count. It seems that in #AMPODI"OCCEOF,IVERMOREOFFERSAUNIQUESETTINGMARRYING Road with campaign signs; some Pleasanton. Steve has dedication a campaign it’s always a battle of faded, others haphazardly affixed to Pleasanton and has earned my college credentials. It should not A7ORLD#LASS)TALIAN2ESTAURANTSTATE OF THE ART"OCCE to the truck. I proceeded to call vote on Nov. 7. be a laundry list of ‘who went COURTS2ELAXFORAMEALINOURFORMALDININGROOM ATATABLE Mr. Arkin and complained and Kay Ayala where’ or ‘what have you done for BESIDEOURINSIDECOURTSORONOUROUTSIDEPATIO7EFEATUREA asked him to move it from our City Council Member (1996-2004) the city.’ This election is about the FULLBARWITHLOCALIMPORTEDWINE neighborhood and to a commer- person best suited for the position cial area where it belonged. Three and what they stand for that mat- days later, after I called the police McNerney for Congress ters. Faustina will prove to be the /PEN$AILY&OR,UNCH$INNER)N/UR$INING department, it was moved. best candidate for city council in I was amazed to see it parked Dear Editor, the Nov. 7 election. 2OOM #OURT3IDE/N/UR0ATIO there again this past week. Arkin Though incumbents have a huge Yes, Dan has an arm’s length "OOK9OUR(OLIDAY&AMILY#ORPORATE%VENTS knows the rules because he leaves advantage, there comes a time worth of credentials if you care, ./7 just long enough so it won’t get when we must hold our repre- however, he has character of heart, towed. To have no regard for the sentatives accountable for their and compassion. He is the can- visual pollution of our neighbor- actions. Richard Pombo deserves didate who will meet with you hoods and the arrogance to think to be held accountable. Do you and listen! I ask you, the voter, this type of campaigning is appro- agree that we should gut the to get to know Faustina. Visit his priate brings several questions to Endangered Species Act, log our Web site at www.danfaustina.com, mind. How can Arkin be trusted most magnificent trees, or drill for with making decisions regarding oil in wildlife reserves and off our (continued on page 22)

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REAL ESTATE ADVISOR Letters mayor Pleasanton has been wise sure her students grow up with that (continued from page 21) enough to vote into office. same dedication. In the process she Janet Linfoot and her students have won national Diana Korpi Pleasanton recognition. Her work and educa- read about him and contact him. tion have centered on the roll of Inquire about his views on the Buck is bipartisan government, and as a teacher, she housing cap, cut-through traffic, Dear Editor, has mastered the ability to commu- senior and affordable housing, and Jill Buck is the perfect candidate nicate her ideas freely and clearly. HELPING YOUR CHILDREN BUY A HOME the horrible traffic light situation for State Assembly to represent Her students have responded and There are now both FHA and that vary with geographic area. in the Tri-Valley. Meet Dan and the 18th District. The Pleasanton flocked to help with her campaign. conventional loans which allow You would be wise to discuss all of you too will see what his support- Unified School Board has unani- I’ve seen her stand up to her ers see. Dan knows that the issues mously endorsed Jill because of school administration and district parents to gift or lend to their the options with your mortgage children some or all of the down at hand will not be solved over her tireless advocacy for children. even if she was standing alone. lender to find out which loan pro- night, but he knows which are Police officers from Pleasanton to Recognizing that she is no rubber payment and closing costs on a gram best meets your individual the most crucial and is anxious to Oakland support Jill because of her stamp, the Chamber of Commerce new home. get started! He seeks your vote to demonstrated dedication to safety endorsed her for her ability to think If your parents lend you the needs. begin the process of getting the issues that affect all of us. critically and express her views. money, you must qualify with the Diana Korpi is a multi-national job done for Pleasanton. Let’s stop It is time for Sacramento elected Cheryl Cook-Kallio will bring a the mediocre processes and get officials to work together across much-needed voice to the City payment on the loan (along with award winner. She specializes in your mortgage payment and any down to business! Dan not only party lines for the good of all Council. After all, if she can inspire residential sales and is a Certified other debt payments). Generally, wants your vote, he wants to talk citizens regardless of their politi- 17 year olds to love the workings Relocation Specialist and holds with you about your concerns for cal party. Jill Buck has already of government, there isn’t anything the loan must be amortized over a a better future. proven that she will do this with she can’t master. period of five years or longer the prestigious Re/Max Luxury Beth Duarte positive results. If the people of the Susan Piekarski (interest-only notes are not Homes Designation. Pleasanton 18th District want their views sup- Pleasanton allowed). If you receive funds by If you or someone you know is ported, they need to elect Jill Buck Thorne will do well again gift, both you and your parents to the State Assembly. thinking about buying or selling, must sign a "gift letter" certifying Hosterman brings shared Amy Snyder Dear Editor, that no repayment of the gift is contact Diana at ReMax Accord. knowledge Chairman of Moms for Jill I want to publicly endorse Jerry Diana is committed to profession- Thorne as an incumbent candi- expected or implied. Dear Editor, date for City Council of Pleasanton Some loans for conventional al, attentive service to her clients - Shared knowledge is a win-win Cook-Kallio is qualified since: 1. As a current member financing have income limitations, always willing to go the extra situation in both parties. Each gains of City Council, he has done an unless the gift is equal to or a new idea and loses nothing in the Dear Editor, excellent job. There is no reason mile. When you deserve the very greater than 20% of your home’s process. The race for City Council is to displace him. 2. Since Thorne purchase price. FHA loans, best, call 925-830-4764. Mayor Hosterman is a knowl- unique. Unlike other hotly-con- has retired from employment as unlike conventional loans, www.dianahomes.com edge sharer with Nobel Prize win- tested local contests, this non- an executive with HP, he brings ners, grooms at the Pleasanton partisan race takes some often- excellent management expertise to typically have loan amount limits ReMax Accord Fairgrounds racetrack and mayors, frustrating research to discover the position of Council member. local and national. who the candidates really are. One 3. Also, as a retiree, he can devote Tireless in her efforts to nar- can’t opt for the easy out by voting full time to his position as Council row the gap between the ideal for a party rather than a person. member, not part time. 4. Jerry has Pleasanton and the real Pleasanton Pleasantonians must instead try to no further ambition politically. He she has, thank God, not become determine whether a candidate can is not using his position for subse- a cynic in the process. Voters can think critically about local issues, quent political gain. help the city by choosing her as communicate their ideas clearly to Howard and Emilie Seebach Men's Fall Eyewear mayor for a second term. Jennifer council members and to the pub- is the “Poster Person” for the job lic, and stand behind their beliefs Your due in no small part that she does in spite of local pressures. indeed travel to conventions and Cheryl Cook-Kallio can do just hometown functions well beyond the city lim- that. Unlike other candidates, she newspaper its of Pleasanton. Her attendance at has already dedicated her life to away from these gatherings has helped create public service, spending countless, home. her record as probably the best unpaid after-school hours making

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(continued from page 23) Rd. Call Irv, 556-1177 or visit www. kiwanis-pleasanton-sunrise.com. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Genealogical Society Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador The Livermore-Amador Genealogical Valley Blvd. All ages welcome, bring Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the sec- a friend get a prize! Cost $5, drop-ins ond Tuesday monthly at Congregation OK. To register, call 556-4511. Beth Emek, 13400 Nevada Ct. Call Parent Education Class Jane, 447-3898 or visit www.1-ags. The first Parent Education class of org. the fall semester runs 9:30 to 11:30 Hacienda Park Toastmasters a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. Hacienda Park Toastmasters meets 20 at the Pleasanton Presbyterian from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday Church. The class is designed for at Tyco, 4280 Hacienda Dr. Call Kevin parents of young children 2-12 and 463-4120. is ongoing. Parents may join anytime during the semester. Square Dance Learn to square dance from 7 to 8:30 Concerts p.m. every Tuesday through October. Families, couples and singles are wel- Breast Cancer Benefit Concert come. No cost for this class. Call Clay, Living Proof Prevention will hold a 454-0791, or Judi, 828-2535. benefit concert from 1-5 p.m., Sat., Oct. 21 at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd., Livermore. Tickets in advance are $20 for adults and $8 for children 12 Clubs and under. At the door $25 for adults and $10 for children. Call 1-888-408- Everything Poetry 4384. This poetry work-group meets from 9 Chris Bradley’s Dixieland Jazz to 11 a.m. the first Saturday monthly Band to critique poetry and the third Chris Bradley’s Dixieland Jazz Band Saturday monthly for a workshop will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. pertaining to an aspect of poetry busi- on Oct. 24 in the lounge of the ness at Towne Center Books, 555 Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St. No Main St. Bring 10 copies of a poem. cover charge. Call 846-8106 Call Michelle, 931-5350 or e-mail [email protected]. The Magic Flute, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Express to Success Network Livermore Valley Opera celebrates Women’s Express to Success the opening of its 15th season and Network meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mozart’s 250th anniversary by pre- on the third Tuesday monthly at the senting The Magic Flute Oct. 21 at 8 Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5115 p.m. and Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Hopyard Rd. Visit www.expresstosuc- Livermore Performing Arts Theatre, cess.org or e-mail info@expresstosuc- which is on the campus of Livermore cess.org. High School, 600 Maple St. Admission Fly Fishers $25-$40. For tickets call 960-9210. Fly Fishers Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday monthly at Livermore Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Rd., Livermore. Call Bob, 989-2358 or Events visit www.tri-valleyflyfishers.org. Foothill Kiwanis Key Club Fall Jamboree Hoedown Foothill Kiwanis Key Club meets from The Fountain Community Church noon to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill (continued on page 25) Page 24 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Calendar

(continued from page 24) Haunted House from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct .19 and 20 at Amador is hosting an evening of fun with a Recreation Center, 4455 Black Ave. petting zoo, jumphouse, face paint- Tickets are $5 in advance, and $10 at Holidays… ing, music, food, games and prizes the door. Tours are every 30 minutes. from 6-8 p.m., Sun., Oct. 29, 4455 The three earliest times are recom- Stoneridge Dr. Call 600-8182 or visit mended for children under nine. Call www.fountaincc.org. 931-5353 Got Science? Livermore Art Walk at Bridges Restaurant & Bar The Lawrence Livermore National Livermore’s Art Walk will take place Laboratory’s popular community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., Oct. 21. event returns to showcase science Start the tour at Forester’s Hall, 171 and technology from 10 a.m. to 2 South J St. Event includes winetast- p.m., Oct. 21 at the Robert Livermore ings and music. Contact Tri-Valley Community Center, 444 East Ave. in Artists Guild, 243-0424 or visit www. Livermore. This free event will fea- tvag.org. Let us plan and handle all the details ture a wide array of unique displays, Poetry Spotlight demos and hands-on activities for all Pleasanton Poetry Spotlight will fea- ages and scientific tastes. For more ture local poet Deborah Grossman info call 422-4599 or visit www. llnl. 7:30 p.m., Thurs, Oct. 26 at Towne of your holiday gatherings gov/pao. Haunted Manor (continued on page 26) Civic Arts Youth hosts its annual and/or company parties.

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books (continued from page 25) invited to deposit new items for infants such as diapers, clothing blankets, Center Books, 555 Main St. She will toys, etc. during bank hours through author events read from her new book “Goldie and Oct. 31. Me.” Deborah is also a journalist and Breast Cancer Awareness Anxious? essayist who has won many awards A “Shop to Support” fundraiser will be Depressed? in the community. For Info visit www. held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 26 and fast special orders townecenterbooks.com 27 at The Bookstore, 2911 Hopyard Fearful? Rd. All proceeds will benefit the local chapter of The Wellness Community. Worried? Exhibits Call 426-8255. “Drink For Pink” at Sweet Mental Health Counseling African-American Sculptor Tomatoes is available for adults, fam- Richard Hunt is exhibiting his smaller, Every Friday during October, all Sweet quietly majestic works from Oct. 21- Tomatoes restaurants across the U.S. Evening ilies, teens and children. Nov. 30 at Worthington Gallery West, will donate 5 percent of beverage Price of Privilege 739 J Main St. Call 485-1183. Hours sales to the Komen Breast Cancer The following Foundation. by Madeline Levine in Paris are Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. insurance plans/EAPs are Fashion Event Madeline Levine will with authors now accepted: Wardrobe for Opportunity, the non- be speaking at Lynnewood Oct. 25 7:30 profit organization that provides busi- Film ness clothing and career support to Church in Pleasanton • Cigna • Value Options low-income jobseekers, is hosting - Call store for details! Erie Road a fashion event from 6-8:30 p.m., • Magellan including Aetna A short horror film, “Erie Road,” will pre- Thurs., Oct. 26 at the historic Rotunda • UBH • MHN mier at the California Independent Film building in downtown Oakland. Cost Festival from 10 a.m.-noon, Sat., Oct. is $40 in advance, $50 the day of Photo 28 at the BoaVentura de Caires Winery the event. Call 510-463-4100 or visit Opportunity with Counseling is available in Livermore. Call (917) 742-3003. www.wardrobe.org. on a sliding scale to those Raffle items needed for fundraiser Capt. without insurance. A fundraiser BBQ and raffle will be held noon-6 p.m, Oct. 21 at 3575 Underpants Fundraisers Vineyard Ave. in Pleasanton. Tickets Time Machine are $20 for adults and $10 for chil- Information & AIDS Benefit dren. Proceeds will benefit two friends Oct. 23 from 4-6 Appointments: Amador Valley High School’s 10th who were injured in two separate annual AIDS Benefit will be held motorcycle accidents. The victims (925) 201-6240 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Multi- have three small children and are Purpose room, 1155 Santa Rita Rd. out of work. Donations are greatly All proceeds will benefit UCSF AIDS appreciated. Call Michelle, 980-8078 Axis Community Health Health Project. Admission is free and or send to 3573 Vineyard Ave., Towne Center Books is a licensed, nonprofit donations will be taken at the door. Pleasanton, 94566 healthcare organization Benefit Baby Shower committed to serving The Valley Community Bank event 555 Main Street • Pleasanton • 925-846-8826 the community. will benefit Axis Community Health’s www.townecenterbooks.com Prenatal Program. The bank has pur- Health chased new playpens, which will be open 7 days six nights parking behind the store. www.axishealth.org set up at 465 Main St. in Pleasanton Peripheral Neuropathy Check our events on our website at www.townecenterbooks.com and 1986 Second St. in Livermore. The Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy The general public, as well as Valley Community Bank customers, are (continued on page 27)

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Page 26 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Calendar Good Vision Makes for (continued from page 26) Workshop is $25 for members and Tri-Valley Writers Showcase Good Learning $30 for non-members; luncheon is Members of the Tri Valley Writers, a Support Support Group invites you to hear $18 for members and $25 for non- newly-formed branch of the California Don’t overlook a possible Sandy Schall at 10 a.m., Tue., Oct. members. For reservations, email Writers, will share their works at a writ- Vision problem that can affect 24 at Heritage Estates, 900 E. Stanley [email protected] ers showcase at 7:30 p.m., Fri, Oct. Groups school performance Blvd., Livermore. Call E. Lorene Stack, 27. Cynthia Bryant, the Pleasanton 447-6158. Poet Laureate, will kick off the fes- Cancer Support tivities. Located at the Towne Center Anyone facing cancer and care Live Music Books, 555 Main St. For info visit persons may join the Living Beyond www.townecenterbooks.com. Limits group that meets from 7 to Kids & Teens Jambalaya Swing 8:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Jambalaya Swing, an 11-peice Swing Thursday monthly at ValleyCare Health Bill Harley Event at the Golden band will be performing 8:30-9:30 Center, 5575 Las Positas Blvd. No Apple Learning Store p.m., Tues., Oct. 24 in the lounge of On Stage fee. Call Ken Smith, 846-8594. Bill Harley will make a triumphant the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St. No Cancer Support Group return to the Golden Apple 4-4:30 cover charge. For more info visit www. Blather, Blarney and Balderdash The Cancer Support Group meets p.m., Tues., Oct. 24. Bill Harley is a PleasantonHotel.com Las Positas College presents a from 2 to 4 p.m., every Tuesday at the storyteller, musician and author of Children’s Theater presentation of ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan several books for children, and will “Blather, Blarney and Balderdash,” Comer Cancer Resource Center, 5725 be reading from and autographing at 7 p.m., Oct. 27 and 2 p.m., Oct. W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270. Call his new book “The Amazing Flight of Miscellaneous 28 in room 601 at the LPC campus, 933-0107. Amador Valley Daruis Frobisher.” There may even 3033 Collier Canyon Rd., Livermore. Caregiver Support Group be time to sing a song or two. Come Pleasanton Playhouse Dinner Admission is free. Optometric to the Golden Apple Learning Store, Meetings are held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Promotion ‘Winnie the Witch’ the second Monday of the month 4807 Hopyard Rd. Call 460-5163 for Your ticket or stub from either The Puppet Art Theater Company per- Complete eyecare info or visit his website www.billharley. for people caring for persons with Pleasanton Playhouse production, forms a special black-light production Alzheimer’s and dementia-related for adults & children com “Our Town,” or “South Pacific” entitles of “Winnie the Witch” at 2 p.m., Oct. illnesses, at the Pleasanton Senior Classic & Trend Styled Eyewear Hearst Elementary School Carnival you to a special three course dinner 21 at the Pleasanton Libarary, 400 Center Support Program Sunroom, Hearst Elementary School families are offer at the Pleasanton Hotel, from Old Bernal Ave. Tickets are free. This 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5389 or No-Line Varilux Lenses invited to school’s Fall Festival and Oct. 20 to Nov. 15, Fri. and Sat. 5-6 show is limited to children ages 5 and Jode, 931-5382, ext. 1. Specialty Contact Lens Care Carnival from 5-8 p.m., Oct. 20. at the p.m., Sun 4:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner by older. Call 931-3400, ext. 8. & Orthokeratology school. The Pirates of the Caribbean- reservation 846-8106. Cost: $19.95 CHADD Meetings are held for parents of chil- (Eliminate glasses themed event is the biggest ever per person plus tax and gratuity. for nearsightedness) and features carnival games, a cake For theatre tickets call Pleasanton dren with ADD/ADHD from 7 to 9 p.m. walk, a haunted house, food, amaz- Playhouse 462-2121 on the second Wed. of each month Laser Vision Care Political Notes at Thomas Hart Middle School, 4433 ing decor and more. Unlimited game Pleasanton VFW seeking Korean VSP & other vision plans passes are $10 and can be purchased Willow Rd. in the library. Call 484- War veterans Meet Brad Dacus 2173 or visit www.chadnorcal.org. accepted through the school. Funds raised go The Veterans of Foreign Wars of San Ramon Valley Republican Women to computers and/or computer lab Pleasanton is seeking Korean War is sponsoring Brad Dacus, president Diabetes Support Group Medicare assignment accepted and library assistants. veterans to participate in the Tri- of Pacific Justice Institute, at a lun- Groups meet from noon to 1 p.m., Valley Veterans Day Parade which cheon starting at 11:30 a.m., Tue., on the first Wednesday monthly. Also Dr. Barry C. Winston will be held Nov. 5 along Main Street Oct. 24, at Crow Canyon Country from 6 to 7 p.m. every third Thursday Faculty, UC Berkeley in downtown. If you are a Korean Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr. Cost: monthly and for diabetics using insulin Lectures/ War veteran or know someone $22 per person. RSVP to Roxanne pumps, from 6 to 7 p.m. the sec- School of Optometry who is and would like to be an Lindsay, 837-6253 or [email protected]. ond Thursday of every other month, Board Certified honored participant, contact Gloria Diabetes and Nutrition Education Workshops Stahlnecker of the VFW Auxiliary at Center, Valley Care Medical Plaza, in the Treatment 846-5453. 5725 West Las Positas, Suite 220. of Ocular Disease Being a South Asian Woman in Call 416-6710. America Poetry for the Iraqi People Seniors Fusion Pleasanton presents a panel Write a poem for the Iraqi People, Divorce Care Go Bears! discussion on the triumphs and chal- something that you want to express Free Flu Shots A nonjudgmental, caring, support lenges of being a South Asian woman to their citizens and send it to San Ramon Regional Medical group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., living in America from 2 to 3 p.m., Pleasanton Poet Laureate, PO Box Center plans provide free flu shots Wednesdays at Valley Christian Junior Oct. 22 at the Pleasanton Public 520, Pleasanton 94566 or e-mail it to for older adults Fri., Oct. 27, in the High School, 7500 Inspiration Dr., Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931- [email protected]. Include your South Conference room in the South Dublin. Cost is $35 for 13 weeks. 3405. full name, area code and phone num- Building, 7777 Norris Canyon Rd. Childcare/programs provided for ber along with your e-mail. Deadline Adults 65 years and older from 9-11 infant-grade12. Call Daryl, 968-9398. Christian/Jewish Workshop Black Avenue is Nov. 1. Poems will be translated in a.m. and adults 50 years and older Domestic Violence A series of workshops sponsored by Arabic and put into a booklet. Contact 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No reservations Professional Offices the Jewish and Catholic communities A Domestic Violence Support Group Cynthia Bryant, 398-8846 or e-mail needed. Call 275-8230. is meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m., every 4450-C Black Avenue, of Pleasanton will be held from 7:30 to above. 9:30 p.m. Oct., 25, Nov. 1, 29, Dec. Friday Night Dance Thursday at the Tri-Valley Haven for Pleasanton 6, 13, at Congregation Beth Emek, Poetry Open Mic Join the crowd for ballroom danc- Women in Livermore. There will be 3400 Nevada Ct. To register, contact Beginners and long-time writers, bring ing once a month at the Pleasanton a fee of $40 for every eight weeks 925.462.2600 Mary Schneider at mary0531@com- up to 10 minutes of poetry to share Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. or based on a sliding scale. For off Santa Rita Road behind cast.net. for the open mic or listen to poetry Advanced tickets are $7 for residents, LynneWood Methodist Church $8 non-residents, and $8 for resi- from 7 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday (continued on page 28) Why are children of privilege hav- monthly at Used and Rare Bookstore, dents, $9 non-residents at the door. ing a difficult time? 2911 Hopyard Rd. Call Michelle, 931- Singles welcome. Reservations rec- Therapist and researcher Madeline 5350 or e-mail [email protected]. ommended. Call 931-5365. Levine will discuss cutting, drugs, ca.us. Specializing in Established in 1985 violence and withdrawal among our New senior living facility children at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 20 at Sunol Regional Wilderness Hike A community-wide meeting about the Europe and the Lynnewood Methodist Church, 4444 Sponsored by East Bay Regional Park new assisted living center on Sunol DESTINATIONS Black Ave. This event is free to the District, a hike from Flag Hill to Indian Boulevard will be held 10 a.m., Oct. South Pacific public. Joe Loop, a distance of about 4.5 21 at the Pleasanton Senior Center, UNLIMTED miles, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 5353 Sunol Blvd. Information about Writing Workshop p.m., Oct. 21 at Sunol Regional Park. the project and pre-applications for Join Tri-Valley Writers for an inter- the 31 housing units will be available. Cost is $21. Arrive by 8:50 a.m., wear 1989-C Santa Rita Road • 462-0402 active writing workshop from 9 to comfortable shoes, bring sweatshirt Seniors and families of seniors are 11:15 a.m. with lunch following from or rain jacket, water, lunch, hat and welcome. www.travel-desk.com 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 21 at sunscreen. Call Sue, 484-0239 or visit CST#101368810 Girsole Grill, 3180 Santa Rita Rd. www.fitness-to-photos.com.

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• Jump start weight loss • Make new friends (continued from page 27) cats and dogs. Food and medical expenses are provided. Also needed • Combat the baby blues • Be with your child information and registration, contact are Adoption Volunteer Coordinators FIND THE NEAREST CLASS AT: Elizabeth, 449-5845 ext. 109. and counselors. Call 426-8656 or visit DRC www.valleyhumane.org. Meet other men and women in their Jewish Community Federation early stages of Alzheimer’s disease Jewish Community Federation of the or any other memory loss related Greater East Bay offers opportunities diseases from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 to volunteer within the community, p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and such as serving meals, tutoring chil- Thursdays at Grace Presbyterian dren, and serving on Jewish agency Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., committees or boards. Call (510) 839- Walnut Creek. For women, call 2900, ext. 261. Thank You Pleasanton... Angie and for men, call Norman at Open Heart Kitchen 210-6196. If you love to cook and have a pas- East Bay Cancer Support Group sion to end hunger, volunteer at Open The East Bay Cancer Support Heart Kitchen, the Tri-Valley’s only For voting us best Group, Inc. meets on Thursdays at free hot meal service for the needy. the Faith Lutheran Church, 20080 There are many volunteer opportuni- Redwood Rd., Castro Valley. All ties for teens and adults. Call Dianne, car repair and servicing. services are provided free of charge. 580-1619 or e-mail dadamson@open- Call (510) 889-8766 or visit www. heartkitchen.org. ebcancersupport.org. Sheperd’s Gate Fibromyalgia, Arthritis Chronic Volunteer at Sheperd’s Gate Shelter, Pain 1660 Portola Ave., Livermore or their A Stress and Pain Managment thrift stores, 7381 Amador Valley Strategies and Support Group will Blvd., Dublin, and 1362 Railroad Ave., meet from 11 a.m. to noon the first Livermore any time Monday through Wednesday monthly at ValleyCare Friday. Call Lyn, 443-4283, ext. 217. Health Library, 5725 W. Las Positas The American Cancer Discovery Blvd., Suite 270. Call 734-3315 Shop The American Cancer Discovery Shop needs volunteers any time from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Volunteering Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, or from noon to Alameda County Community Food 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 462-7374. Bank Volunteers are needed to staff the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Emergency Food Hotline from 9 a.m. TVAR will host a volunteer/shelter to noon and 1 to 4 pm., Monday orientation from 1-2:30 p.m., Sun., through Friday. Call (510) 834-3663 or Oct. 22 at East County Animal Shelter, visit www.accfb.org. 4595 Gleason Dr., Dublin. Call 426- 2472. Community Service for Teens Open Heart Kitchen’s Ridgeview Tri-Valley Haven Commons Senior Meal Program Tri-Valley Haven provides services needs 10 to 12 teens (at least 16 to survivors of domestic violence, years of age) from 3:30 to 6:30 sexual assault and homelessness in p.m., Monday through Friday. Job the Tri-Valley, and needs volunteers to includes serving seniors from the help with childcare, answer the crisis buffet line, helping seniors get to line and assist clients with restraining their tables, bussing tables, clean- order paperwork. Training starts at ing, etc. Adults also welcome to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Must be at apply. Call 580-1619. least 21 years old. Call Melissa, 449- 5845, ext. 111 or e-mail melissa@ Foothill Junior and Senior trivalleyhaven.org. Parents Please volunteer your time and Volunteers Needed at RCJL 32 California Avenue talent to make Grad Night an The Reutlinger Community for unforgettable and safe celebra- Jewish Living provides assisted liv- tion. Call Jaylene at 426-5680 or ing, Alzheimer’s and skilled nursing Off Stanley Blvd. Pleasanton [email protected]. care to its residents. Volunteers play a key role. 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(925) 417-5900. Silver Palate’s menu loved Chinese restaurant. Family American is based on a concept of whole- owned and run since 1987. Friendly some cooking, using the most natural service, delicious food, great prices. Jim’s Country Style Restaurant ingredients available. The ambi- Lunch specials from only $5.25. 5400 Sunol Blvd., next to Raley’s, ance of this restaurant evokes the Pleasanton, (925) 426-7019. Loved light-filled expanse of a European Tri Valley by locals and famous for its ranch- marketplace, while the outdoor patio style omelets and large portions, Jim’s captures the best in al fresco din- Continental serves up the country-style fixings from ing. Choose from a wide selection of 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. So if you’re in flavorful entrees and side accompani- Barone’s the mood for chicken-fried steak, an ments ... among them risottos, spe- 475 St. John St., Pleasanton, (925) omelet, a stack of pancakes, a deluxe cialty soups, Kobe beef burgers, wild 426-0987. Pleasanton’s most roman- sandwich or just a good old-fashioned salmon, Organic Sonoma Mix salads Fine Arts Classes for All Ages 4 & up! burger, you won’t be disappointed. and handcrafted desserts. Country (continued on page 30) Jim’s friendly staff invites you to drop in Brunch Buffet every Sunday. Open and say, “Howdy!” seven days a week. our next session of classes begins Pleasanton Hotel 855 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 846- Chinese Szechuan October 30th! 8106. This restored Victorian “hotel” Catering Szechuan Mandarin combines the ambiance of the past with —No MSG— the exciting contemporary cooking of Fontina’s Catering Chef Neil Marquis. Also offering Mystery 349 Main St., Downtown Pleasanton, LUNCH SPECIALS Dinner Theater and Winemaker Dinners, (925) 462-9299. The seasonal tastes Space is limited so sign up now ! live music every Thursday, Friday and of Fontina’s award-winning menu DINE IN Saturday, some Sundays. Open for can now be custom delivered to FOOD TO GO lunch, dinner and Sunday Champagne you—direct to your home or office. Buffet Brunch, patio dining, banquets Our lunch and dinner specialties fea- Banquet Room and weddings to 200. ture homemade soups and pastas, Available Swensen’s premium seafood and meats, and a For more information on class schedules and prices, 1991-A Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, newly expanded vegetarian menu. Let Closed Mondays visit our website at www.pleasantonart.com (925) 426-1266. Swensen’s Ice Fontina’s Ristorante bring “the taste of Cream has called the Bay Area its Italy” home to you soon. For parties of We also serve Brown Rice or call us at 484-0126. home since 1948. Known for its deli- 10 or more, we’ll include free dessert, cious ice cream, smoothies, burgers, or we’ll take 10 percent off your total 3059 Hopyard Road #G sandwiches, pho beef noodle soup bill (excluding tax). Hopyard Village @ Valley and BBQ chicken, beef and pork over rice. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday Pleasanton through Sunday. Closed Monday. Chinese Vic’s All Star Kitchen (925)846-5251 201 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 484- Chinese Szechuan 0789. Located in the heart of down- 3059 Hopyard Road #G, Pleasanton, “Open Since 1987” town Pleasanton on Main Street, Vic’s (925) 846-5251. Pleasanton’s best- delivers a starry mix of American food, fast service and a bustling, cheery atmosphere. Owner Vic Malatesta has teamed his love of sports with his pas- 10% OFF sion for good food to create a solid ENTIRE BILL dining experience with a local sports theme. Open daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. *Dinner Only Evening banquets/daytime catering. Expires 10-31-06 Matthew, Age 8 Andre, Age 10 Brewpub/Alehouse • Korean BBQ Short Ribs, Beef, 3015-I Hopyard Road ¨ Pleasanton, CA 94588 The Hop Yard American Alehouse and Grill Pork, Chicken 3015H Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, (925) 426-9600. Voted Best Watering • Tofu Soup Hole in Pleasanton, the Hop Yard Lunch & Dinner offers 30 beers on tap and a variety of From $7.50 From $8.00 great food, everything from finger food • Pan Fried Noodles to full blown meals. Ask about new banquet menu. Lunch served with 9 side dishes made fresh daily 1807 Santa Rita Road Dinner served with 16 side dishes made fresh daily Pleasanton California Cuisine In Valley Plaza Silver Palate Restaurant 680 Main St., Downtown Pleasanton, K REAN VILLAGE 925 426 0925 Join us for, A Woman’s a-Fair Saturday, October 21, 2006 Concord Hilton 10:00am to 5:00pm Grille Fashion, Luncheon & Seminars

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(continued from page 29) every Sat. and Sun. which features ing. Check their website www.chefin- Voted the best Italian restaurant Indian more than 30 items. The dinner menu dia.com for details. in the year 2000 by the readers tic continental cuisine restaurant. is extensive with many authentic Indian of the Tri-Valley Herald. Located Innovative pasta, seafood and meat Chef India Cuisine dishes to choose from, along with a off the beaten path of downtown entrees. Outdoor dining. Open for 5100 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, full bar and large dining facility. Chef Pleasanton in the Hopyard Village dinner seven nights, lunch Monday- (925) 463-8773. Newly arrived in India invites you to hold your banquet Italian Shopping Center. Friday. Live music Friday and Saturday Pleasanton, its lunch buffet features with them. Conveniently located near Fontina Ristorante Pastas Trattoria evenings. Full bar. Banquet facilities, over 25 items on every week day. the corner of Hopyard and Owens 405 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 417- rehearsal dinners, special events. They have a special Brunch buffet on (next to Chevron) with plenty of park- 349 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 462-9299. This popular downtown 2222. Join us at Pleasanton’s most restaurant gets rave reviews from both loved downtown Italian Restaurant. Our locals and visitors. Offering a chang- elegant atmosphere complemented ing, seasonal menu and daily specials, by our one-of-a-kind menu items will including homemade soups, pastas, offer a little something for everyone. We seafood, chicken and veal served in feature great steaks, seafood and our a comfortably elegant atmosphere. famous pasta dishes. Our full-service ",5%!'!6%#,5" Indoor or outdoor seating. Saturday bar offers a superb selection of spirits and Sunday champagne brunch. and fine wines, and the sounds of live music will jazz up your Friday and ±ALTACOCINAMEXICANA² Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too! Saturday evenings. We have banquet 11891 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, (925) 828- facilities available with wireless Internet 9380. Lively chatter and the aroma of for large parties, up to 70 guests. The garlic are the first things you notice place to meet your friends! They’re Back!...Chiles En Nogada... in this warm and friendly classically “Italian” restaurant, complete with red checked tablecloths. It has an open Week-End Seasonal Specialty! kitchen where patrons can watch Japanese the cooks “hand toss” the dough for this pizza mecca of the Tri-Valley. It is Hasegawa Japanese perfect for romantic couples as well 4855 Hopyard Road, across from Chili’s as the entire family, and the authentic Grill, (925) 734-0996. Japanese owner Southern Italian cooking includes tra- Kazutoyo “Joe Cool” Hasagawa has 26 ditional dishes such as Veal Scaloppini years experience as a Sushi and Shabu- and Lasagna as well as Lamb Osso shabu chef. Traditional Japanese dining. Bucco and Scampi. Lunch served Monday-Friday. Dinner Garlic di Pasta seven days a week. 3037-G Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, (925) 485-4500. Rated “A” by the Contra Costa Times restaurant critic. Mediterranean Athens West Restaurant 6999 Dublin Blvd., (925) 803-9601. Truly authentic Mediterranean cuisine featuring Greek specialties including delicious steaks and seafood. Large upscale dining facility with full bar located adjacent to the original Athens Burger Restaurant. Opens Tuesday- Your Hosts Since 1995 Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Joseph & Maricela Barone 3 Best of Award Pizza Categories Barone’s Restaurant • Innovative Cuisine Gay Nineties Pizza Co. • Outdoor Patio Dining 288 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 846- 2520. Family oriented with an exten- • Banquets sive menu. Renowned pizza, Italian Casual Lunches • Fine Dining • Rehearsal Dinners dishes, salads and sandwiches. Patio • Entertainment on Weekends dining. Antique games for the kids. Award Winning Margaritas • 200+ Tequilas Groups, take out, call-ahead lunch • Full Bar orders. Wine, beer, open seven days a -AIN3TREET$OWNTOWN0LEASANTON week, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. WWWBLUEAGAVECLUBCOM 475 Saint John, Pleasanton Little Caesars 426-0987 2889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, (925) (continued on page 31)

-This Weeks Fresh Fall Specials- Pastas Fall Extravaganza! PASTAS for All Your Holiday Needs! Fresh P.E.I. Mussels Make Pastas Your Holiday Headquarters! We Can with Fennel, Garlic, White Wine & Saffron Broth Great New Menu Additions to Our Cocktails, Accomodate Groups from 10-100! Book Your Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Wines, Lunch & Dinner Menus! Holiday Parties NOW! Sun Dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Basil Vinaigrette - NEW ADDITIONS INCLUDE - for More Information Please Contact New Zealand Rack of Lamb Joe Principato at Garlic & Mint Crusted, on a pool of Herb Bordellaise - Appetizers, Soups & Salads - (925) 417-2222 Grilled Moonﬁsh Topped with Cherry Tomato-Caper Salsa, Balsamic Glaze Filet of Beef Skewers Pan Roasted Duck Breast Orange Zest, Tarragon, Caramalized Shallots, Port Reduction Scampi Prawns GIFT CERTIFICATES! Butternut Squash Soup The Perfect Gift For Everyone! Burnt Sugar Banana Creme Italian Chopped Salad Available in Any Amount. Special Discounts Apply $200 - $500 10% - Entrées - $500 - $1000 15% Italian Mixed Grill Pumpkin Ravioli

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Page 30 • October 20, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Pleasanton Weekly • October 20, 2006 • Page 30 Dining Out Savory Delights of Northern China LUNCH SPECIALS: Monday-Friday 11:30-2:00 (continued from page 30) Italian Style Spaghetti & Ravioli DINNER: Monday-Thursday 5:00-9:30 Lunches • Dinners • Beers on Tap • Orders to Go Friday & Saturday 5:00-10:00 417-8880. Feeling hungry on a low Closed Sunday budget? Original round large Pepperoni Check out our new website at Pizza only $5 every day, eight pieces PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM TAKE-OUT of our famous crazy bread w/sauce www.gayninetiespizza.com 30 West Angela St., Downtown Pleasanton $1.99, 10 delicious Caesars wings only Open 7 Days 288 Main Street • 846-2520 $5. Look for other coupon specials in 925 484 4880 • www.pandapleasanton.com THE PANDA the dining section weekly. Hot-n-ready

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(925) 463-0280. Vinny’s 2 Go! is the ✦ Rose Pavilion’s newest authentic Italian

✦ Primrose Bakery pizzeria. Lunchtime favorites include

New York pizza slices, meatball sand-

✦ www.primrosebakery.com wiches and the popular Mona Lisa panini. Savory Meals 2 Go and fresh ✦ We use the freshest and ﬁ nest ingredients

cannoli are available for fast pickup. Catering is offered for special occa- ✦ Specializing in weddings and all your special occasion cakes sions and office luncheons. Visit Vinny’s 2 Go! for quality, freshness and great ✦

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Togo’s 3120-D Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, ✦

(925) 846-8646; 5556-A Springdale ✦ Ave., Pleasanton, (925) 463-3090.

Togo’s has been voted “Pleasanton’s ✦

Best Sandwich” for five consecutive years. Conveniently open seven days ✦

a week, Togo’s features its popular ✦

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for only $5.19 plus tax. Everyday favor- ✦ ites include the Hot Pastrami #9 and the FROM ALL OF US tasty Turkey-Avocado #24. Togo’s also ✦ features specialty soups for winter. ✦ FOR VOTING US

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BEST ITALIAN Wine Bars ✦

The Wine Steward ✦ RESTAURANT

641 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 600- ✦ WINE (600-9463). In historic Downtown

Pleasanton is a full service wine shop ✦ Kids Eat Free Monday & Tuesday with the largest selection and the most competitive prices in the East Bay area. ✦

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff ✦

can help you select a single bottle or perfectly pair wines for your next dinner ✦

party. Our Wine Bar is open Thursday ✦ Thank you for voting us through Saturday with a new theme every week—check our Web site, ✦ Best Bakery www.thewinesteward.com, for details. ✦

✦ Voted Best Bakery Several Years Running

✦ 925.462.9299

350 Main Street • Downtown Pleasanton • 925.249.1261 349 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton ✦

Our French pastry chef has over 30 years experience! www.fontinas.com ✦

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