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Page 2ÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly AROUND Get daily local Pleasanton PLEASANTON stories and hot picks BY JEB BING sent to your email Sign up online at www.PleasantonWeekly.com For Rice, the VHS mission of ad- Kids to pets, vocating responsible pet ownership meshes with her lifetime of caring Lori Rice finds for animals and contributing to their welfare. She’s continuing her close a new interest connection to education by promot- ing programs that show youngsters ori Rice, a well-known school what a big responsibility it is to own volunteer whose fundraising a pet. She often goes with other THE 2011 VOLVO C70 Ltalents have brought more volunteers into second-grade class- than $1.5 million to various orga- rooms for hands-on demonstrations nizations, has taken the helm of the on proper care and feeding, lessons Valley Humane Society just in time on what vaccinations they need and to lead its $750,000 building cam- even a tutorial on how much good paign. Rice recently stepped down pets and pet care costs. Another as head of the Athletic Boosters at program she’s advocating is to “loan” Amador Valley High School where pets to the elderly in nursing homes her son Kevin will graduate next and at the Veterans Administration year. A daughter, Catie, who will be medical facility in Livermore where a junior at Chico State University, permanent ownership is discour- is also an Amador graduate. It was aged. VHS provides the food and Rice’s volunteer efforts through their veterinary care. school years that helped meet the VHS also partners with food pan- funding and supply needs of, first, tries such as Open Heart Kitchen and 5 YEAR WARRANTY + 5 YEAR WEAR & TEAR Kinder Kirk Pre-school when it was Meals on Wheels to provide food 5 YEAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE + 5 YEAR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE part of the Pleasanton Presbyterian for family pets. 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These are gener- www.lawrencevolvo.com president at Allied Materials in San ally dogs that can’t be kept because Jose, like pets, too, but five’s enough. of a divorce or downsized housing He supports his wife in her work since many apartments don’t allow at the Humane Society, especially pets. Dogs, though, can usually find in her goal of finding other suitable a new caregiver. It’s harder with cats, MEMBERSHIP INVITATION homes for wayward cats and dogs as especially with cats 5 years old or well as the organization’s educational older. Cats are more independent outreach and collaborative programs and aren’t high on the public’s adop- that enrich the bond between people tion interests, so she’s working on and companion animals to eliminate placing them with seniors who can unnecessary euthanasia. find comfort in having a small pet Although Rice is best known in and whose housing allows them. the school communities of Pleasan- The $750,000 fundraising cam- ton (her father is Bill James, former paign Rice is leading will help fur- superintendent of the Pleasanton nish the proposed 5,200-square- Castlewood Country Club — Try Us On For Size! school district), she decided against foot building that’s proposed for a career in teaching, preferring to the Nevada Street site. That will work outside the classroom on help- include meeting rooms, a multi- INTRODUCTORY ing schools meet their needs. She purpose room and more space for SUMMER MEMBERSHIPS joined the Humane Society in 2006 taking in “surrenders” while new NOW AVAILABLE!! when it shuffled its board, phased owners are found. The building also HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO “TRY ON” A MEMBERSHIP — out its paid executive director posi- is planned with clever pathways, tion, and asked her to help its new such as Kitty City, Doggie Drive SPECIAL MEMBER EVENTS INCLUDING BRING THE KIDS AND ENJOY THE SUMMER leadership team expand its commu- and Canine Court. A medical suite “AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS” AT CASTLEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB! nity services. VHS was incorporated will include four isolation rooms to in 1987, and in 1991 rented a small allow animals to heal from disease FEATURING s 30,!3( !2/5.$ !4 4(% ()34/2)# #!34,%7//$ 37)--).' 0//, 900-square-foot building on Spring or injury and rooms will have glass Street in downtown Pleasanton. 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Page 4ÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST City may settle affordable housing litigation issues Tuesday East Bay shelter Staff report says city would pay $1.9 million in legal fees, scuttle housing cap law overwhelmed BY JEB BING about $500,000 for his work. Roesch gave Pleasanton until Au- restricts new residential building Budget cuts led to the closure The Pleasanton City Council is As costly as the settlement agree- gust to appeal his decision or permits in Pleasanton to no more of the animal shelter in San Le- expected to agree to a court order ment will be, if the council ac- accept it and remove the housing than 350 a year, a number that andro at the end of June, mean- Tuesday that scuttles a 29,000- cepts it, it could have been worse. cap. In the meantime, he barred hasn’t been seen in years. Given ing about 13 dogs, 17 cats and unit housing cap law approved The affordable housing coalitions the city from issuing any non-res- the current market doldrums, it’s five other animals were moved by voters in 1996 and to pro- claimed their legal fees topped $4 idential building permits, a move unlikely more than a few permits to the East County Animal Shel- vide more affordable and work- million. Attorney General Jerry that has exacerbated commercial will be requested this year or ter in Dublin. In order to al- force housing to meet future state Brown, whose office joined in the interests that have held back on next, with those most likely for leviate some of the overcrowd- housing requirements here. suit against Pleasanton, also had plans to expand their facilities room additions, not new homes or ing, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue The agreement, according to legal fees but has agreed to waive here or to build new ones. apartments. Even the housing cap, (TVAR) is sponsoring an adop- staff reports prepared for the those now that a settlement has With the final settlement agree- which Roesch found in violation tion fair from noon to 4 p.m. council meeting, also calls for been reached. ment expected to be formally ap- of state law, hasn’t been a factor in Sunday at the facility at 4595 paying $1.9 million in legal fees to Tom Brown, who handled the proved at a council meeting Aug. limiting housing growth in Pleas- Gleason Drive. lawyers from Urban Habitat and city’s legal battle, advised against 17, according to staff reports, it’s anton. As of today, with 27,000 Adopters of dogs will re- Public Advocates, the two hous- appealing the decision by Alame- expected that Roesch will lift the homes and apartments built, the ceive three training sessions, a ing coalitions that filed the suc- da County Superior Court Judge permit ban. city is at least 2,000 units short of bed, leash, collar and food. Cat cessful suit in 2006 to invalidate Frank Roesch. He said an appeal Although the housing cap will reaching the cap. adopters will receive a bed, food the housing cap. Tom Brown, an would escalate the costs for all the be stricken from the city’s General After the Roesch decision, the and toys, as well. attorney who represented Pleas- parties involved and would likely Plan, no one expects the floodgates City Council appointed Mayor TVAR also needs volunteers anton as outside counsel in the be unsuccessful. to open for more home construc- to help socialize the dogs and litigation, already has been paid Following his ruling March 12, tion. A growth management law See HOUSING on Page 7 cats or to provide a foster home. Call 803-7043 or by email con- [email protected]. Dance lessons Miguel sworn at library Have you ever wanted to dance at a library? Social ball- in as new fire chief room instructor Christopher Li is giving free ballroom danc- Modesto veteran brings 27 years ing lessons from 1-3 p.m. three of experience to new post Monday afternoons at the Pleas- anton Public Library. James Miguel was sworn in as Fialho and Barton led the six- Different dances will be fea- the new chief of the Livermore- month search for a new chief. tured each week: July 26, tango Pleasanton Fire Department on July Miguel has 27 years of fire ser- and rumba; Aug. 9, foxtrot and 8, succeeding former Fire Chief Bill vice experience, including eight swing; and Aug. 16, dance party Cody, who retired last October. years as fire chief for the Modesto including the hustle. The les- More than 100 well-wishers Fire Department. sons are open to teens through filled Fire Station No. 1, which is As fire chief, Miguel will over- seniors and no registration is also the department’s headquar- see a 129-member department required. Li was a bronze finalist ters, as Deputy City Clerk Karen that serves both Livermore and at the 2010 USA Dance National Gonzales of Pleasanton conducted Pleasanton and handles emergency Championships. the brief swearing-in ceremony. medical response, fire suppres- City leaders, including Mayor Jen- sion, rescue emergencies, hazard- Breast cancer benefit nifer Hosterman and City Manager ous materials incidents and more. Nelson Fialho of Pleasanton, and The department also provides A fundraiser for the past Mayor Marshall Kamena and City public education and emergency three years organized by Paul Manager Linda Barton of Liver- preparedness for local residents JEB BING Susan Miguel pins the chief’s badge on her husband Jim during ceremonies last Strohl and Frank New has split more, welcomed the new chief and and businesses. week that officially swore him in as the new fire chief of the Livermore-Pleasan- proceeds between sponsor his family to loud applause. —Jeb Bing ton Fire Department. Fernando’s restaurant and the merchants who donated prizes. However the benefit changed when Strohl and his wife, De- nise Rhys, had a close friend diagnosed with breast cancer Money Magazine names Pleasanton in ‘best cities’ recently, after Rhys’ sister died from the disease 20 years ago. City is only one in Bay Area to earn annual national honors On Sunday, after a round of golf at the Pleasanton Fair- Money Magazine, in its annual Pleasanton has often scored house Arts Center, scheduled to ■ Median family income: $134,282 ways Golf Course, everyone will survey of the best places to live in among top U.S. cities in various open before the end of 2010, will compared to an average of $90,957 meet as usual at Fernando’s at the U.S., ranks Pleasanton 63rd surveys. Recently, it was graded house a new theatre, several art for other “best places to live in 5 p.m. for the annual barbecue nationally and third in California, first in personal income among galleries, and classrooms.” America cities.” and drawings. But this year 100 citing the city’s good climate, low cities its size with an average in- In fact the only drawback to ■ Median home price: $465,000 percent of the proceeds will go crime, excellent schools and superb come level of more than $125,000, moving here is the high price of vs. $239,391. toward the Avon Walk for Breast recreational programs and facili- although the Money Magazine sur- homes, but Livermore Realtor Toni ■ Reading test scores in public Cancer. About 20 merchants ties. vey lists the median income here Dalrymple said that even so, Pleas- schools: 63.6% vs. 22.9%. have donated prizes. Cost is $20. Only Irvine, with a population today as $134,282. anton stacks up pretty well when ■ Math test scores in public Drawing tickets are four for $20. of 208,000, and Yorba Linda, with Money Magazine calls Pleasan- comparing to other top cities. schools: 45.8% vs. 22.9%. The event is open to the public. 66,000 residents, ranked higher ton “a family-oriented town an “It’s touted as a family-centered ■ Annual air quality index average: among California cities, scoring hour from both San Francisco and town with parks, golf courses and 72.0% vs. 77.8%. 22nd and 38th, respectively. The Monterey (with) one of the stron- the article comments on the higher ■ Personal crime risk (per 1,000): only other California city among gest school districts in California.” than average reading and math 1 vs. 2. Corrections the country’s top 100 is Rock- “It also boasts 40 parks peppered scores for the local schools,” she ■ Annual precipitation (inches): The Weekly desires to correct lin, with 53,000 residents, which with sports fields, picnic areas, 22 said. 22 vs. 37.4. all significant errors. To request ranked 65th. Pleasanton, based miles of scenic trails and public art Statistics listed by Money Maga- ■ Annual number of clear days: a correction, call the editor on preliminary estimates of the displays,” the magazine reports. zine that give Pleasanton an edge 44 vs. 29. at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: 2010 census, has about 68,000 It adds: “Art lovers will soon over most other American cities [email protected] residents. have even more to enjoy: The Fire- include: See MONEY on Page 7 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊU Page 5 NEWS
Holy cow! A hole in one Now showing: Movies in the Park Alex Chin, 11, who at- Free films in the park begin Thursday tends Pleasanton Middle School, hit his fi rst hole in BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI asks patrons to refrain from placing blankets one, on the 15th hole at Bring your own popcorn but leave your or chairs on the lawn area prior to 10 a.m. Las Positas Golf Course in wallet at home as you enjoy free weekly This second annual summer film series Livermore on July 2. Movies in the Park with family and friends, kicks off July 22 with “Cloudy With a “I was excited and starting July 22. Chance of Meatballs,” adapted from Ron shocked at the same time The city of Pleasanton will air the movies and Judi Barret’s popular children’s book in when I got the hole in at dusk on six consecutive Thursday eve- which a scientist tries to solve world hunger, one,” Chin said. “I just nings at Amador Valley Community Park, and instead brings food raining down in cit- aimed the ball straight at 4301 Black Ave., on a giant screen that mea- ies and towns. The film is rated PG. the hole.” sures 26 feet diagonally. The 23-acre park The next movies scheduled are as follows: Chin has been a Junior is centrally located and features picnic/bar- ■ July 29 — “Hotel for Dogs” Golfer at Las Positas since beque facilities, two play structures, plenty ■ Aug. 5 — “Casablanca” he was 8 years old under of open space and ample parking. ■ Aug. 12 — “Hairspray” the Director of Instruction Seating will be cordoned off in sections with ■ Aug. 19 — “Star Trek” Andy Nisbet and has been blanket seating in the front, low-back beach ■ Aug. 26 — “The Princess and the Frog” playing golf since he was 4. chairs in the center, and camp chairs and For more information about the film se- “My dad liked golf and I other higher positioned seating in the rear, to ries, call the Parks and Community Services watched it on television,” accommodate for the best viewing. The city Department at 931-5340. N said Chin. He has played this particular course about 15 times but it is the daily Harmer claims fundraising momentum practice that helped him achieve the feat. BY JEB BING broad-based finance effort has netted over “I practice 15-20 hours David Harmer, the Republican candidate $788,000 from 2,102 individual donors. a week, either in my back for Congress in the 11th District that in- Clark said that in the first quarter of 2010, yard, at the golfi ng range cludes Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley, raised Harmer out-raised incumbent Jerry McNer- or at Las Positas,” Chin $402,244 between April 1 and June 30, end- ney (D-Pleasanton) by nearly $100,000. said. ing the quarter with $233,046 in available “McNerney raised $282,251 in Q1 while As for the future he will cash on hand, his campaign spokesperson Harmer, despite not entering the race until continue to play for the said Monday. mid-January, raised $380,964,” Clark said. next few years and follow “David Harmer has increased his fundrais- Harmer, who won the GOP primary in June his favorite golfer Phil ing momentum since winning the primary to compete against McNerney, who is seeking Mickelson, ranked No. 2 in as GOP donors unite behind his campaign,” reelection to his third term in Congress, is an the world, on television. said campaign spokesman Tim Clark. “We attorney who has served as in-house counsel are firmly on track to meet our general elec- to several U.S. companies. He also has worked —Brittany Hersh tion finance goals.” with the Heritage Foundation, Cato Institute COURTESY CHIN FAMILY For the year, Clark said that Harmer’s and the Pacific Legal Foundation. N
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Page 6ÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS Lawsuit dropped against ValleyCare Health System Patient-Physician Alliance decides against pursuing claim BY JEB BING the charges in court and initially settlement or other terms with any a monopoly for care in the Tri- that it “provides a platform for An organization calling itself asked the court to dismiss the of those they sued,” the statement Valley. aligning physician and patient the Patient-Physician Alliance has case. said. A spokesperson for the alli- interests, values, and improved dropped its lawsuit against Valley- “ValleyCare was eager to present “This lawsuit is now over, and ance told California Healthline, outcomes and overall wellness.” Care Health System that charged its case to the court, and was con- ValleyCare Medical Foundation a daily digest of information re- Its agenda, the statement adds, the Pleasanton-based nonprofit fident that the court would rule in looks forward to continuing our lated to health care, that “the “is to inform and mobilize physi- with lacking a sufficient number ValleyCare Medical Foundation’s work to serve the community,” situation at ValleyCare is ‘compli- cians and patients through lead- of physicians to care for patients favor,” spokeswoman Madonna D’Angelo added. cated’ and that the issues raised ership training, best practices, and focused on costs, not pa- D’Angelo said in a statement. The suit by the Berkeley-based in the suit ‘have not disappeared,’ and other action-oriented strate- tients. “Today, we learned that the Pa- Patient-Physician Alliance alleged even though the suit was being gies.” ValleyCare representatives called tient-Physician Alliance lawyers that the health system did not have dropped.” For more information on the the suit, filed in Alameda County have dismissed their lawsuit entire- the required number of physicians; On its Website, the Patient- alliance, log on to its Website Superior Court in September 2009, ly, without waiting for the court’s focused on controlling costs, not Physician Alliance, located at 821 at www.patientphysicianalliance. “baseless.” It was prepared to fight ruling, and without negotiating any on patient care; and was creating Bancroft Way in Berkeley, claims com. N
In reaching a settlement agree- specifically including affordable The Perfect Blend HOUSING ment, the staff report states that the housing for families with children Continued from Page 5 City Council will agree to: — an action Urban Habitat and THE INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT, THE ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. Jennifer Hosterman and Council- ■ Repeal the housing cap from Public Advocate representatives de- woman Cindy McGovern to be the General Plan and wherever it manded. a negotiating team to meet with is referenced in other city docu- ■ Prepare within 18 months a “Cli- representatives the attorney gen- ments, including the city’s housing mate Action Plan,” as requested by eral’s office, Urban Habitat and element. Although the housing cap the attorney general’s office, that Public Advocates. City Manager was approved in 1996 by an over- will address the effects of vehicle Nelson Fialho, City Attorney Jona- whelming margin of voters, the miles traveled here given a large than Lowell and outside counsel court order requires the council to workforce with a smaller number Tom Brown also attended those scuttle it. of residents in that workforce. This meetings, which took place weekly ■ Expedite a task force study on the plan will meet the requirements iscover the advantages of The Parkview. at various locations. Hacienda Business Park housing of greenhouse emission controls DEnjoy apartment living in Pleasanton According to staff reports, the plan, with its recommendations to sought by the state. with stunning views… The peace-of-mind negotiating team had five goals. be completed within six months of ■ Pay all legal costs associated with that comes with staff availability around AT THIS AGE, I They included retaining local con- the final settlement date. the various lawsuits and threatened the clock to assist as needed…A recreation THOUGHT I KNEW trol over rezoning efforts already ■ Prepare a housing element within litigation in an amount of $1.9 program with opportunities to learn, create EVERYTHING ABOUT under way for new affordable and the next 12 months that will basi- million. and regain self-confidence. Separate memory market rate apartments in Hacienda cally spell out how Pleasanton plans The proposed settlement agree- care accommodations are on-site. MYSELF. LITTLE DID I Business Park, restoring the city’s to develop over time, where hous- ment, as stated in the staff re- KNOW THAT I HAD non-residential permitting author- ing units for all income levels will port, is on the council’s Tuesday Call today for more information or to MORE TO DISCOVER ity as quickly as possible, ending be built, and that the numbers will night agenda. Representatives of schedule a tour. THROUGH ALL THE all outstanding litigation that hasn’t comply with state requirements for the attorney general’s office and PROGRAMS OFFERED yet been adjudicated related to the meeting anticipated housing needs the affordable housing coalitions HERE. WAS I SURPRISED housing cap, and affordable housing in the community. are expected to participate in the TO FIND THAT I HAD A and General Plan issues, including ■ Adopt a resolution reiterating meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. in CREATIVE SIDE? two outstanding unfair discrimina- the city’s commitment to non-dis- the City Council chamber, 200 Old tory housing claims filed in 2006. crimination in all type of housing, Bernal Ave. N 100 VALLEY AVENUE (FORMERLY JUNIPERO ST.) IN A WORD - YES! PLEASANTON 925-461-3042 WWW.ESKATON.ORG MANAGED BY ESKATON License #015601283 median commute time of 25.8 housing prices average $235,000 MONEY minutes vs. 21.4 average for best with almost no commute time Continued from Page 5 places. required. ■ Median age: 38.7 vs. 35.3. By the way, Money Magazine’s Even Eden Prairie has its draw- ■ Completed at least some col- choice for the very best all-around backs, though. Low temperatures lege: 79.2% vs. 71.5%. city in America is Eden Prairie, in January tumble down to 3.7 SMOG INSPECTION Also, we tend to spend a bit Minn. While its population is degrees above zero. more time on the road with a about the same as Pleasanton’s, its —Jeb Bing with Special$45 + $8.25 CERT.(coupon ) TAKE US ALONG ELECTRONIC TRANSFER FEE
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EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS Pleasanton July 4 xenophobia to the last day. After a long cou- Weekly Fair’s success boosts local Dear Editor, ple of weeks the fair conditions PRESIDENT An otherwise enjoyable Fourth were reasonable but I was sad- Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 of July event was marred when, dened by the condition of some economy after a song, one of the speakers of the birds. They obviously were PUBLISHER told the crowd, “If that didn’t get stressed as quite a few of them Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 e’ve written before about the economic benefits to Pleas- you excited, we don’t want you were missing large patches of EDITORIAL anton of hosting the annual Alameda County Fair. The as a member of our community! feathers and were being plucked Editor results are in from the fair’s 17-day run that ended last Don’t come back!” by other birds in the same cages. Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 W Managing Editor Sunday, with April Mitchell, manager of event sales and marketing I disagree with that sentiment, There was at least one sign up for the fair, reporting that more than 418,000 fairgoers decided and I am writing today to voice stating that the birds were being Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 to “Come Out and Play” at the Pleasanton fairgrounds. Despite a two ideas in response to it. First, cared for by their owners, indi- Online/Community Editor still-sluggish economy and searing heat over one weekend, the fair to the speaker: I am a member cating to me that someone had Emily West, Ext. 229 scored the second highest attendance in 20 years. It amounted to of your community but you do complained already about their Reporter a 19 percent increase over 2008, and just 3 percent less than the not speak for me, so in the future condition. I think that the length Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 2009. Wherever you went in Pleasanton, there were long lines of please try to avoid telling people of the fair is too long for some Intern fairgoers taking a break to shop downtown, at Stoneridge Shop- what “we” believe. Second, I of these animals and the own- Brittany Hersh, Ext. 234 ping Center and many of the neighborhood retail centers. Even don’t think that whether or not a ers need to act more responsibly Contributors restaurants reported a boost in diners who chose more refined person is excited by patriotic or and remove them when signs of Don Colman dining than the unique and somewhat less healthy food at the fair martial music is a good reason to stress occur. Deborah Grossman food booths, which included corn dogs, funnel cakes and even tell them that they’re not wanted Rosanne Slingsby Jerri Pantages Long chocolate-covered bacon. and that they should get out of Dennis Miller The Alameda County Fair has been rated the “Fastest Growing Pleasanton. Staples Ranch delays Kerry Nally Fair in America” with a record 22 percent increase in attendance Unfortunately, something that Joe Ramirez last year, and almost the same again this year. Ranking 41st on could have been enthusiastic, Dear Editor, ART & PRODUCTION the list of the Top 50 North American Fairs, the Alameda County though perhaps mildly inane, (“If The lead article, “More Delays Lead Designer event is one of the largest fairs in California and is the largest that didn’t get you excited, I don’t for Staples Ranch,” for the Pleas- Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 event in Alameda County. Right from opening week when fairgo- know what would!”) came out as anton Chamber of Commerce Designers ers were attracted by a spectacular fireworks show at the start of something ugly, xenophobic and Business Connection insert in Lili Cao, Ext. 120 the Independence Day weekend (along with a few stings from exclusive. the July 2 Pleasanton Weekly Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 angry wasps whose ground nest was disturbed), the crowds kept While I support free speech succinctly summarized the frus- ADVERTISING coming, gassing up their cars at local stations and more than rights, I wish that those who had trating situation in which hun- Advertising Sales Manager usual spending the night in Tri-Valley motels. In the current such thoughts would at least keep dreds of local seniors now find Mary Hantos, Ext. 123 economy, many regional fairs have experienced challenges and them to themselves in the future, themselves. None of us could Account Executives reduced attendance numbers this year, Mitchell said. Conse- and especially not purport to have foreseen that five years Paul Crawford, Ext. 113 quently, Alameda County Fair officials are extremely pleased with speak for the people of Pleasanton. after Continuing Life Communi- Karen Klein, Ext. 122 attendance for the 2010 Fair. Kevin Heller ties (CLC) indicated to the city Barbara Lindsey, Ext. 226 Thousands also came out to play the horses, always a special of Pleasanton that it wanted to Real Estate Sales attraction at the fair’s racetrack, the oldest one-mile horse racing Cleanup shows build a world-class lifecare com- Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 track in America that dates back to 1858. The sons of Spanish Don munity on the Staples Ranch site, Ad Services Augustin Bernal constructed it, and wealthy horse owners shipped character we would still be on hold. Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 their horses from the east to Pleasanton for training during the Dear Editor, Stoneridge Creek, the CLC’s BUSINESS winter months. They still do. With Bay Meadows closed and other Thanks to the father and young beautifully constructed and land- Business Associate fairs cutting back on schedules, the fair’s racetrack and its satellite son that were observed cleaning scaped retirement village, with Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 racing facility are revenue producers both for the Alameda County up litter remaining at Harvest villas, garden terrace residences Circulation Director Fair, which is self-supporting, and Pleasanton, which shares in Community Park on Harvest and apartments for independent Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 sales taxes from the fair. Although the amount wagered at the race- Road following the fireworks living plus state-of-the-art as- Front Office Coordinator track was down 10 percent this year — $34,417,963, compared display on July 2. They took time sisted living and skilled nursing Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 to $38,521,097 in 2009 — Rick Pickering, the fair’s CEO, said and personal responsibility to facilities, is still waiting for City the wagering was better than expected given this year’s economic beautify our community park for Council approval of the Supple- HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY downturn and other unusual circumstances. The fair ran 12 per- the neighborhood and all that mental Environmental Impact Phone: (925) 600-0840 cent fewer races this year due to the reduction of thoroughbreds would pass by the park. It was Report (SEIR) for Staples Ranch. Fax: (925) 600-9559 in California. Hollywood Park cancelled three days of racing for a beautiful demonstration of the Hundreds of seniors have made Editorial e-mail: the same reason. Enthusiasm and daytime television viewing of civic responsibility, patriotism financial commitments to move [email protected] the World Cup served as another distraction. Overall the Alameda and character that we stand for in into Stoneridge Creek when it is [email protected] County Fair’s decrease in wagers was better than the decrease ex- Pleasanton. completed. As the Chamber’s ar- Display Sales e-mail: perienced at Golden Gate Fields’ spring race meet. Such lessons learned by our ticle says, “The frustration among [email protected] Also during this year’s fair: children can never be duplicated supporters of the very popular Classifieds Sales e-mail: ■ Donations to the Alameda County Food Bank totaled more than in any other setting or institution. CLC project was palpable” when [email protected] 5 tons of food. The memory and the positive the City Council in June post- Circulation e-mail: circulation@ ■ The average amount paid per animal at the Junior Livestock Auc- feelings derived will foster integ- poned the public hearing for ap- PleasantonWeekly.com tion was up 4 percent for a total of $495,284. rity in the life of a young future proval of the SEIR until Aug. 24. ■ Total entries at competitive exhibits totaled 16,185, up 2 percent community leader. The ongoing delays imposed from a year ago. Joanne Gunson by special interest groups on the The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, ■ The lives of more than 100 dogs that had previously been sched- Pleasanton Community of development of Staples Ranch 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA uled to be euthanized were saved in a special adoption program at Character Collaborative not only threatens the city with 94566; (925) 600-0840. the fair. the loss of a beautiful retirement Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS Stephen Chambers, executive director of the Western Fairs As- Bird care at fair facility, they also deny the city’s 020407. sociation, reports that California’s 76 fairgrounds are a statewide seniors the right to choose where The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon request to homes and apartments in economic engine that is vital to the state at a time of large and Dear Editor, to live their remaining years. Pleasanton. Community support of the growing budget deficits. The Alameda County Fair has a huge eco- We attended the Alameda Barbara Hempill Pleasanton Weekly is welcomed and encour- nomic impact as hundreds of businesses, nonprofit groups, and a County Fair on July 11, the next aged through memberships at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per month through automatic wide range of animals from chickens to race horses, collide with credit card charges. Print subscriptions for thousands of guests to create the always fantastic county fair at businesses or residents of other communities Pleasanton. Its success this year is a tribute to Pickering, Mitchell are $60 per year or $100 for two years. Go to www.PleasantonWeekly.com to sign up and and their team who are already at work planning an even more for more information. dynamic fair for 2011. N Code of ethics POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite The Pleasanton Weekly seeks to adhere to the highest level of ethical stan- 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. 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Page 8ÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Learn to DANCE and have FUN doing it. Learn to dance from Transitions Arthur Murray’s ● ● ● professional dance WEDDINGS ENGAGEMENTS OBITUARIES BIRTHS teachers with personal one-on-one lessons, to Berkeley, where she worked he volunteered for the U.S. Navy group classes, in retail and had fun living with in World War II where he was an and practice parties. OBITUARIES roommates. She married Jack Davis aviation machinist mate. While Call today! in 1950. She was very active in the in the Navy he met Patricia and Julia Henriette Breitling Mormon Church. they married following the end FIRST LESSON Wolters Mrs. Davis was predeceased by of the war in 1946. They settled her husband Jack in 1987. She is in Pleasanton and raised their FREE! Julia Henriette Breitling Wolters survived by her son, David Law- family. He owned Fiorio’s Market died June 12 of natural causes at son of Livermore; and five grand- and Meat Service for more than her home in Pleasanton at the age children. A funeral was held June 40 years, making it one of Pleas- Gift Couples of 66. 6 at Graham-Hitch Mortuary in anton’s longest family-owned Certifi cates & Singles She was born July 17, 1943, to Pleasanton with burial at Los Gatos businesses. Available www.ArthurMurrayLive.com William Fredrick Breitling and Ma- Cemetery in San Jose. While in Hayward Livermore Redwood City Invited thilde Henreitte Seiter Breitling. She high school, 510-537-8706 925-456-5556 650-216-7501 graduated from West High School Charles Robert Mr. Fiorio was in Salt Lake City in 1961 and mar- the first Alame- ried Fredrick Charles Wolters III Hokanson Sr. da County All on Sept. 20, 1972, in the Salt Lake Charles Robert Hokanson Sr., a Star in the 4-H Don’t just hand your teen City Latter-day Saints temple. Her Pleasanton resident, died of pneu- program, and life was devoted to service and she monia June 15 at the age of 80. he continued the car keys. Have them sign for it. found great joy in helping others. He was born in Virginia, Minn., his relationship She loved being a homemaker and and spent his early years in Red with the 4-H Ask me how. ran a daycare from home during the Wing, Minn. At 13, he moved with through his business. He was a Over 4,000 teen drivers die in car crashes years her husband went to college his family to Richmond, where he former Scoutmaster in Boy Scout every year. Just talking to them can change and graduate school. She taught was a four-letter scholar-athlete at Troop 948 of Pleasanton. As a children’s classes each Sunday, and Richmond High School. He attend- veteran of the war he joined the that. Call or drop by for the Allstate Parent-Teen for the past eight years served as ed Stanford University on scholar- American Legion Post in Pleas- Driving Contract. It will help you and your teen caregiver for seniors working for ship and played varsity football and anton and served as Post Com- start the conversation about safe driving. track, graduat- Visiting Angels. mander. He also was a member BOB MCGLINCHY, CLU She was preceded in death by ing with a BA in of the Veterans of Foreign Wars her parents, sisters Gertrude Witt, 1952 and an MA in Pleasanton. Insurance Agent Marilyn Brown and Lorna Malm- in 1954, both He was one of the founders of 925.846.0880 borg and brother Harold Breitling. in education. At the Amador Valley High Boosters 1987 Santa Rita Road Ste E, Pleasanton She is survived by her husband Fre- Stanford, he was Club and was instrumental in the [email protected] drick; children Katherine Thomas a member of the construction of the Pleasanton Ma- CA Lic: 0627529 (Austin), Jennifer Barker (Tony), Theta Delta Chi sonic Hall where he was a member Discounts are subject to terms, conditions and availability. Actual savings will vary. Allstate Indemnity Christine Matsubara (Jesse); and fraternity and of the Freemasons. He served on Company, Northbrook, IL. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company six grandchildren. played in the many church committees and as an Services were held June 23 at 1952 Rose Bowl. After several years elder in the Pleasanton Presbyte- Graham-Hitch Mortuary in Pleas- teaching middle school students in rian Church. Later in life he served anton. The next day there was a Richmond as well as the children as “Big Sir” of the Pleasanton Sirs small family graveside service at of officers at Subic Bay Naval Base Association and was active in the Memorial Gardens in Livermore. in the Philippines, he enjoyed a 28- Pleasanton Senior Center and a year career with Lucky Stores in the member of its V.I.P.s. Michael Maine Mulvihill Bay Area, retiring in 1992. Mr. Fiorio was one of Pleas- Mr. Hokanson married Janet anton’s storytellers and was often Pleasanton resident Michael Heiser in 1968, and they moved interviewed by schoolchildren or Maine Mulvihill died suddenly to Pleasanton in 1970, building a the museum for some point of June 16 at the age of 68. house and raising three sons. He Pleasanton’s past. He saw this as an He was born July 25, 1941, in was a long-time member of Cen- obligation to carry on local history Oakland and graduated from St. terpointe Presbyterian Church. He as his mother was born on Main DID YOU KNOW? Mary’s College High School. After loved working in the back yard, Street in 1896. One of his last ap- Our CARF-accredited Teen Drug and Alcohol serving in the U.S. Navy, he owned a playing with the family pets, fish- pearances was at the dedication of Recovery program offers affordable substance successful popcorn business, Jack ‘n ing and traveling to visit his sons. the mural depicting old Pleasanton Jill’s, and was known by his friends He was predeceased by his par- on the side of his former building abuse treatment services for Tri-Valley teens. as “Popcorn.” He loved fishing, es- ents, Swan Hokanson and Anna on Peters Street. Contact Program Director Amie Sousa pecially telling fishing stories about “Mimi” Hokanson Alexander, his He was predeceased by his wife the sturgeon that got away, cooking stepfather Rudy Alexander, and his Patricia in 1990 and his son-in- at 925.201.6201 or [email protected]. and spending time with family and brother and sister, James “Jim” Ho- law John Del Duco. He is survived friends. He resided in Danville and kanson and Mary Ann “Mollie” by his children Gary (Melinda) of Axis Community Health...here when you need us. Pleasanton for most of his adult life. Saunders. He is survived by his Manteca and Jacki Del Duco of Liv- www.axishealth.org Mr. Mulvihill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Janet Hokanson; ermore; six grandchildren and four son Michael Edward Mulvihill, sons Charles Hokanson Jr. of Ar- great-grandchildren. A service was daughter-in-law Melissa Selner, lington, Va., Chris Hokanson of held June 25 for family and friends and grandson Quinn Mulvihill. A Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Craig Hokan- at the Pleasanton Senior Center. funeral was held June 25 at St. Au- son of Pleasanton. gustine’s Church in Pleasanton with A Christian memorial service burial at Holy Angels Sepulchre was held July 9 at the Chapel of Cemetery in Hayward. the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Hayward. Chari- BIRTHS Mildred Lucille Davis table donations may be made in his The following information on When: Weekly sessions beginning memory to the Valley Humane So- Pleasanton births was provided by June 21st 9 a.m. - noon Mildred Lucille Davis, a Pleas- ciety, 3670 Nevada St., Pleasanton. ValleyCare Medical Center. anton resident, Bajer Cost: $150 per week died June 29 at Jack Fiorio May 21 — Bedrie and Emir Bajer, a boy the age of 93 after a general Jack Fiorio, a lifetime Pleasanton Carpenter Who: Children entering grades 1-8 in the deterioration of resident, died June 18 at the age of May 26 — Kathryn and Andrew fall her health. 88. Carpenter, a boy She was born He was born Aug. 5, 1921, in Whiteside-Hatter Where: 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin Nov. 9, 1916, Livermore to Lillie and Charles June 7 — Ashley Whiteside and William in Murray, Iowa, Fiorio. He attended Pleasanton Hatter, a boy How: to learn more or register visit and moved to schools, graduating from Ama- Kuznetsovy-Maleev our website www.eastbayspca.org Crookston, Minn., where she grew dor Valley High School in the June 18 — Inga Kuznetsovy and Ivan up on a farm. In 1940 she moved class of 1939. After graduation Maleev, a boy Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊU Page 9 COVER STORY
Today’s YMCA focuses on services and programs NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL
BY GLENN WOHLTMANN typicalcal Y program, is it?’ anandd ccamps,amps, ssleep-awayleep-away cacampsm gotten through. It’s really impressive,” Dulka The Tri-Valley YMCA may not have a tra- I alwaysways say tthehe same tthing:hing: aandnd hholidayoliday camps. said. “Just in talking about it with the kids, ditional setting, with the typical health club Any sociasociall service, any recrerecre-- ““OurOur tratraditionaldition they’re changed because of this program.” and swimming pool, but it’s found a place in ationalnal service, anyany kind ooff dadayy camp is what yyou This year, the Y also began a college tour the community. youthth development or senior think aboutabout,, with checheerse program, with 20 students from the three “We basically are called a program branch,” development,elopment, health and aandnd songssongs and ggamesam local cities it serves. explained Kelly Dulka, the local Y’s executive wellnessness proprogram,gram, there’s a aandnd lanyardslanyards and friend-frien “The reason we decided to offer some director. “We run programs throughout the Y in tthishis country that’sthat’s doingdoing sshiphip bbraceletsracelets anandd aallll tthath things in college planning — we also did Tri-Valley, but all in rented facilities.” it andnd doingdoing it wewell,”ll,” DuDulkalka kkindind of stuff,” Dulka ssaid.a some college workshops and work with The YMCA is now known at the national said.. “Our camp is aallll sumsummerm families on making sure kids are taking the level as simply “The Y.” Dulka said legally, it Thehe Tri-VaTri-Valleylley Y is picpick-k- llong.ong. We hhaveave a ddayay cacampm right things in high school — is because will still be the YMCA, although she pointed ing up the ball afterafter two pprogramrogram that we oofferf the school districts were cutting back,” said out that people have been calling it “The Y” adultlt dadayy care centers, one kkidsids ffromrom kinderkindergartengart Dulka. “They were cutting back on counsel- for years. in Pleasantonleasanton and one in Liv-Liv- throuthroughgh hihighgh school. TThe ors, the counselors were tasked with more “We’re not changing our name, we’re ermore, closedldthid their doors. hihigh h school h l part t is i tteen students and weren’t able to provide as many changing what we’re referred to,” she said. That new program is ex- leadership development. services as they have in the past.” “We’re going to be implementing it over a pected to open this fall. They’re campers in lead- Filling those kinds of needs seems to what year and a half.” The Y also keeps its doors open year-round ership training, so part of their curriculum the local Y is all about. That’s why, for ex- The local Y has found its niche in the com- with day care centers in three of Pleasanton’s is leadership development. The Y talks about ample, it expanded kindergarten readiness to munity, offering programs primarily designed elementary schools and one middle school. the bait and switch; kids come in thinking include parents. for young people. “We know the most dangerous time for they’re going to camp and they leave with Program Director Kris Farro said kinder- That includes a number of programs not middle school is from 3 to 6 (p.m.),” Dulka great leadership skills.” garten readiness programs have been going normally considered part of the Y’s mission, said. “Kids think, ‘We’re fine home alone,’ Also for teens is the Y’s well-known Youth on for about five years. like kindergarten readiness for both the child but that’s where the risk is.” in Government program, which culminates “We’ve had really great feedback from the and his or her parent, college tours, and Of course with summer in full swing, the with a day in Sacramento with participants school district that our kids are ready for soon, adult day care. Y is more closely associated with camps, and taking on the roles of legislators. kindergarten and they’re on target with their “A lot of people have said to us, ‘That’s not a the local Y has its share: day camp, specialty “It’s legendary, what (bills) the kids have phonics and their math skills; they can sit
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊU Page 11 Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG
“About 1:40 a.m. July 11, we got a call of a robbery POLICE BULLETIN that had just occurred. Officers met with the victims and a suspect was named,” Pleasanton Sgt. Jim Knox said. “Pleasanton officers responded to the residence of Robbery suspect arrested at home the suspect and located him there. He was identified by the victims and placed under arrest.” A Pleasanton man has been charged with robbery Knox said cash and a wallet were taken. and battery after an incident in the 400 block of Tawny Ashar Khan, 21, of Pleasanton has been charged; Drive. Knox said the incident remains under investigation.
POLICE REPORT
The Pleasanton Police Department Hopyard Road and Coronado Lane Vandalism made the following information avail- ■ 12:47 p.m. in the 500 block of Peters ■ 9:16 a.m. in the 1900 block of able. Under the law, those charged Avenue Harvest Road with offenses are considered innocent Battery Drug/alcohol charges until convicted. ■ 8:06 p.m. in the 5500 block of ■ 10:09 p.m. in the 500 block of Pine July 6 Springhouse Drive Hill Road; underage drinking on pri- vate property Burglary Drug/alcohol charges ■ ■ 12:33 a.m. at the intersection of 10:24 p.m. in the 2500 block of ■ 12:22 a.m. in the 2100 block of Stanley Boulevard; DUI Arroyo Court Owens Drive and Hopyard Road; DUI Vandalism ■ 3:29 p.m. in the 6100 block of W. Las July 9 Positas Blvd.; DUI ■ 9:40 a.m. at the intersection of Theft July 7 ■ 5:10 p.m. in the 1700 block of Santa Amador Valley Theft Rita Road; petty theft ■ ■ 3:42 p.m. in the 2300 block of 6:22 p.m. in the 3200 block of Optometric Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft Balmoral Court; identity theft ■ ■ 9:11 p.m. in the 300 block of Main 8:49 p.m. in the 2300 block of Complete eyecare for Men, Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft Women, Teens, & Children Street; petty theft Burglary Burglary ■ ■ 9:13 a.m. in the 7000 block of 9:22 a.m. in the 5900 block of Laurel WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Commerce Circle; vehicular burglary Creek Drive ■ 7:04 p.m. in the 3100 block of Paseo Drug/alcohol charges City Council Robles ■ 10:13 p.m. in the 4400 block Black Drug/alcohol charges Avenue; driving under the influence of Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. a controlled substance, possession of Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue ■ 9:43 a.m. at the intersection of Valley a prescription belonging to another Prescription Avenue and Greenwood Road; DUI person, paraphernalia possession UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê* äÎ]Ê*i>Ã>ÌÊ>ÌiÜ>Þ]Ê ° ° °Ê-VÌÌÊ Sunglasses ■ 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of ■ 11:15 p.m. in the 5900 block of /ÀLLi®ÊqÊ««ÀÛiÊ>Ê>««V>ÌÊÌÊiÝÌi`ÊÌ iÊ iÛi«iÌÊ s 56 PROTECTION Dougherty Road and Sierra Lane; DUI Owens Drive; DUI }ÀiiiÌÊLiÌÜiiÊÌ iÊ ÌÞÊvÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ>`Ê*i>Ã>ÌÊ s 0OLARIZED TO ■ 9:46 p.m. in the 3800 block of >ÌiÜ>ÞÊvÀÊ>Ê>``Ì>ÊÃiÛiÊÞi>ÀÃÊÀi}>À`}Ê>Êi} Ì REDUCE GLARE Hopyard Road; DUI July 10 LÕ`}ÊvwViÊ`iÛi«iÌÊÌÌ>}ÊÇ{x]äääÊõÕ>ÀiÊviiÌÊÊ July 8 Battery >Ê>««ÀÝ>ÌiÞÊΰÓÓ>VÀiÊÃÌiÊ>ÌÊÈÇxäÊ iÀ>ÊÛiÕi Convenient Weekday ■ 8:23 p.m. in the 400 block of St. John Theft UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê* ,Ç£x]Ê Ã`iÀÊÌ iÊ>««V>ÌÊvÊ & Evening Hours Avenue ■ 9:04 a.m. in the 5300 block of Drug/alcohol charges -ÌiÛiÊivvÀiÞÊvÀÊ`wV>ÌÊÌÊV`ÌÃÊvÊ>««ÀÛ>ÊvÀÊ s 4REND 3TYLED %YEWEAR WITH EXCELLENT Springdale Avenue; auto theft iÝÃÌ}ÊÀi>ÀÊÞ>À`Ê«ÀÛiiÌÃÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊÀiÃ`iViÊV>Ìi`Ê>ÌÊ FRAME STYLIST TO HELP YOUR EYEWEAR ■ 12:40 a.m. in the 6100 block of W. NEEDS ■ 11:01 a.m. in the 800 block of Main Las Positas Boulevard; driving by a ÓÇÊ ÌiÛÊ ÀÛi Street; identity theft minor with a blood alcohol content UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê Ã`iÀÊ«ÀÌiÃÌÃÊÀi>Ìi`ÊÌÊÌ iÊÕ>Ê s h.O ,INEv ,ENSES #OMPUTER ,ENSES ■ 2 p.m. in the 500 block of Saint Mary of more than .01 7ii`ÊL>ÌiiÌÊ*À}À>Ê>`Ê>`«ÌÊ>ÊÀiÃÕÌÊ s h$RY %YEv 4REATMENT AND -ANAGEMENT Street; petty theft ■ 1:43 a.m. in the 3200 block of Bernal VwÀ}ÊÌ iÊÓä£äÊÜii`Ê>L>ÌiiÌÊ>ÃÃiÃÃiÌÃÊvÀÊ s -ACULAR $EGENERATION !SSESSMENT ■ 2:02 p.m. in the 3500 block of Utah Avenue; DUI Street; identity theft collection on the county tax roll s #OMPLETE CONTACT LENS CARE INCLUDING July 11 ■ 6:09 p.m. at Canyon Creek Circle; theft UÊ`«ÌÊ>ÊÀiÃÕÌÊÀiVÌ}Êv>VÌÃÊvÊÌ iÊÕiÊn]ÊÓä£äÊiiÀ>Ê /RTHOKERATOLOGY Theft ÕV«>Ê iVÌÊVViÀ}Ê i>ÃÕÀiÊ ÆÊ">ÊÀÛiÊ NEARSIGHTEDNESS REDUCTION ■ 9:27 p.m. in the 1300 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft ■ 10:06 a.m. in the 1300 block of iÛi«iÌÊ*> s ,ASER 6ISION #ARE ,!3)+ Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft Burglary UÊ Ã`iÀÊ>««ÀÛ>ÊvÊ>Ê/iÌ>ÌÛiÊ}ÀiiiÌÊLiÌÜiiÊÌ iÊ ■ 11:06 a.m. in the 5500 block of ■ 9:35 p.m. in the 100 block of Neal Springdale Avenue; grand theft ÌÞÊvÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ>`Ê1ÀL>Ê>LÌ>ÌÊ*ÕLVÊ`ÛV>ÌiÃÊ>`Ê Street ÌÌÀiÞÊiiÀ> ■ 5:58 p.m. in the 6300 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; auto theft Human Services Commission Most Vision Plans Accepted 7i`iÃ`>Þ]ÊÕÞÊÓ£]ÊÓä£äÊ>ÌÊÈ\ÎäÊ«°° Medicare Assignment *i>Ã>ÌÊ-iÀÊ iÌiÀ]ÊxÎxÎÊ-ÕÊ Û`° Accepted UÊ««ÀÛiÊV >}iÃÊÌÊÌ iÊ ÌÞÊiiÊÃÃÃÌ>ViÊ*À}À> UÊ-iiVÌÊvÊ ÃÃÊ >À Keep Your Eyecare Local! 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Recognized as a global leader in YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY OPENED y, nearly 1 out of every 6 homeowners in Americastudied foris behind and received his gemologist certificate. supplemental education, learn why over 2.5 million students worldwide /CTOBER 7INNER OF THE "AY !REA "EST 4RAVEL !GENCY gage payments. These are tough and frustrating times. Now In 1977, Jim opened are currently enrolled in E.nopi Programs. Herald an ever, it’s important to identify your options.town Foreclosure jeweler. Over the yea AND AWARDED .EXION 4RAVELgS #IRCLE OF %XCELLENCE IN Cardinal Jewelers OUR AGENCY TREATS EVERY VACATION WE BOOK LIKE ITS OUR OWN )TPleasanton Travel voided, your credit can be saved, and yourassistant financial Ch future FREE LEGE TO MAKE YOUR VACATION DREAMS A REALITY 7E SPECIALIZE IN L alvaged. If you would like to know more about your options IN TRIAL TRAVEL AND WE ALSO ARRANGE AND ESCORT TOURS TO EXCITING DESTINTri-Valley l me or visit my website: who'sFOR 2 who in business925.461.MATH (6284) AROUND THE WORLD ww.JuliaHelpsDistressedSellers.com 7%%+3 WWWENOPICOM s %NOPIPLEASANTON GMAILCOM S OUR PRIVI 7E BELONG TO SEVERAL PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS 4713 1st Street, Ste. 152, Pleasanton AS THE 0LEASANTON $OWNTOWN !SSOCIATION AND #HAMBER OF #OMMERCEEISURE ATIONS COMING SOON owntown R ental, not on MLS - $2300 a month 7E TRAVEL FREQUENTLY BECAUSE hITS SO IMPORTANT TO BE ABLE TO bath, recently remodeled, blocks from Downtown who'sTHEREv who in business AS WELL Nancy Grant, co-owner h) TALK WITH THE CLIENTS ABOUT WHERE THEYVE BEEN WHAT THEY LI BUYERS NEEDS TRIPS THEYVE TAKEN AND THEN RESEARCH AND HELP DESIGN TRIPS FOR SAY @)VE BEEN MILY n BEDROOMS WITH POOL K PLUS ON THEIR INTERESTS BUDGET AND WHAT THEYRE ENVISIONING -ANY T SANTON n BEDROOMS WITH POOL + OR LESS TELL YOU THAT YOU HAVE TO GO SOMEPLACE BUT EVERY TRAVELER IS D YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE WHAT YOUR FRIENDS LIKE ) HELP CLIENTS FIND KE ABOUT THE Learn more about the SANTON n PLUS BEDROOMS NO POOL UP TO + FOR THEM ) CAN PLAN A VACATION RIGHT DOWN TO THE TYPE OF BEDDI THEM BASED WANTv IMES FRIENDS people you do business S RECENT T Teri Sherman, co-owner IFFERENT AND RI-VALLEY SOLDS THE TRIP THATS RIGHT with in and around NG THAT THEY Laguna O Come visit Pleasanton
Linda Zaiss, Serving you for over 12 years Mortgage Broker/ Borg Fence is all about building better neighborhoods Linda has been in the mortgage industry for in Pleasanton. We do that through the highest quality over 12 years. She is a licensed Real Estate Broker. Linda leads a team of loan advisorsPartner JULY materials, ongoing training of our employees and a passionour West Neal Branch. She is consiste for what we do. More than half of our business comes fromthe top producing loan advisors in referrals and previous customers and we are proud to andput received “Rookie if the Y our name on every fence, gate, arbor, deck and She has an experience 2010 place that efficien wall we build. needs. THIS is your Bo Th Lin Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊU Page 13 who's who in business who's who in business
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Today, nearly 1 out of every 6 homeowners in America is behind Serving you for over 12 years on mortgage payments. These are tough and frustrating times. Now Borg Fence is all about building better neighborhoods more than ever, it’s important to identify your options. Foreclosure in Pleasanton. We do that through the highest quality can be avoided, your credit can be saved, and your financial future materials, ongoing training of our employees and a passion can be salvaged. If you would like to know more about your options for what we do. More than half of our business comes from please call me or visit my website: referrals and previous customers and we are proud to put www.JuliaHelpsDistressedSellers.com our name on every fence, gate, arbor, deck and retaining wall we build. COMING SOON THIS is your Borg Sales Team, Brian, Pete and Adam. They are here to help you with your project, listen to your Exclusive Downtown Rental, not on MLS - $2300 a month 3 bedroom, 1 bath, recently remodeled, blocks from Downtown ideas, and answer your questions. Make 2010 the year you finally knock off one of those projects! Buy local! Thank you BUYERS NEEDS Ptown for all your support! s %XECUTIVE &AMILY n BEDROOMS WITH POOL K PLUS 925.426.9620 s 7ESTSIDE 0LEASANTON n BEDROOMS WITH POOL + OR LESS www.borgfence.com s 7ESTSIDE 0LEASANTON n PLUS BEDROOMS NO POOL UP TO + Visit our showroom at 575 Boulder Court, Pleasanton JULIA’S RECENT TRI-VALLEY SOLDS Laguna Oaks – Pleasanton WHOgS WHO IN BUSINESS Stunning 4 plus bedroom, office and bonus room. End of court location with custom design landscaping. Sold for $1,355,000
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2009 Workbench True Value Hardware was started in 1969 by John Nichandros. We carry complete plumbing, electrical, paint and garden supplies. Also lots of hard to find items needed for home repairs in the Cardinal Jewelers has served Pleasanton for over thirty-three years. Pleasanton area. In addition we sharpen scissors and knives, repair The owner, Jim Kuhn, has been involved in the jewelry profession for screens, rekey locks, thread pipe and do computer color matching on another nine years before that. He learned to cut and polish stones at paint. Every month we offer over 200 items on special. Come in and see an Air Base hobby shop in Pleiku, Vietnam in his off-hours. He later the variety of merchandise we carry. It has been said that if we don’t studied for and received his gemologist certificate. have it, you don’t need it. In 1977, Jim opened Cardinal Jewelers with the desire to be a small town jeweler. Over the years, Pleasanton has grown up, but Jim and his assistant Cheri Funk have kept the small town friendliness and service. Workbench Cardinal Jewelers is not an ordinary jewelry store. They specialize in the unique and unusual gems and gemstones that you can't find at your typical jewelry store. Come in and see for yourself at our new location.
925.416.1111 1807 Santa Rita Rd. 3003-B Hopyard Road, Pleasanton (Corner of Valley and Santa Rita next to Sunshine Saloon) www.CardinalJewelers.com 925.846.0660
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s 20- -ORTGAGE HAS BEEN SERVING THE LOCAL community for over 24 years Linda Zaiss, s 7E CONTINUE TO THRIVE IN THESE UNCERTAIN economic times Mortgage Broker/ s We have 16 fully licensed and seasoned loan Partner agents to assist you with all your home financing needs s 20- -ORTGAGE IS A -ORTGAGE "ANK 7E LEND Linda has been in the mortgage industry for our own funds!) over 12 years. She is a licensed Real Estate s We are FHA and VA financing approved Broker. Linda leads a team of loan advisors at 'OVERNMENT )NSURED ,OANS our West Neal Branch. She is consistently one of the top producing loan advisors in the company, s &ANNIE AND &REDDIE 0ROGRAMS n TO ASSIST and received “Rookie if the Year” her first year. borrowers who may have less equity She has an experienced team and systems in in their homes place that efficiently work to meet her clients’ s We are standing strong in the purchase needs. market with newly released *5-"/ Linda is solution focused, efficient and uses PRICING LOANS OVER 925.461.6952 technology to stay informed on the current s 20- 3ERVICED 2ETAINED PROGRAMS ALLOWS THE www.rpm-mtg.com market conditions. She is connected with the borrower to make their mortgage payment 30 West Neal Street, Suite 105 top professionals in the industry to better inform right at our branch Pleasanton her clients. CA Dept. of Real Estate - Real Estate Broker License #018180353 2009
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Debbie Lopes Shoppers will love the fabulous finds they will get at Savvy Seconds, an upscale consignment boutique on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. Owner Debbie Lopes chooses only the best pieces in her network of over 1500 consignors, to bring you the designers you love. Debbie also works with East Bay boutiques to liquidate "EING AN INSPIRED SHOP OWNER IN 0LEASANTON BRINGS MANY REWARDS merchandise. So you will always find fresh and new trends on the racks. You will always find pricing to be 50-75% off of retail. MOSTLY BY RECEIVING AND SHARING WITH SO MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE THAT ARE HER CUSTOMERS 4ERRI HAS HAD Milfleur IN THE YEAR OLD BUILD-
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Apparel & Co. Fashion should be fun and at Apparel & Co. it is!
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Knit This, Purl That is the only store of its kind between Walnut Creek and San Jose, offering not only a wide selection of yarn and accessories but also classes, special events, and a relaxing environment where customers can work on projects and get ad- Summer is here and at Apparel & Co. We've got you covered from vice from other knitters. When anyone comes in with a knitting problem, someone in the head to toe! store is always available to help! Our store is a treasure trove for the knitter. We have a large and varied inventory of yarns, From great hats to super sandals with everything in between! patterns, bags and accessories. In addition to carrying yarns from the major yarn companies Stop by soon to browse or to buy a thing or two or three! we believe in supporting free trade and local suppliers as well as other businesses owned by women. From hand-dyed yarns to beautiful bags we have everything a knitter could want. We look forward to your visit. Our hours are Mon–Sat 10–5:30 closed We hope we will become Your Knitting Place... the haven where you Sunday. can come to explore our new yarn selection, browse through our large book selection, do a little show-and-tell with your latest project, or just sit back, relax with us and work on whatever project you've got going. See our website for upcoming classes and special events!
www.yourknittingplace.com 925.484.5111 925.249.YARN (9276) [email protected] 645 Main Street 205A Main St. Pleasanton (Behind Vic's All-Star Cafe) Downtown Pleasanton
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(Pictured L to R): Melissa Silva Manicurist Jeanne Chapin Aesthetician Briana Renshaw Massage Therapist Debbie Torres Spa Owner – Aesthetician “Laser technology now available! Michelle Edwards Massage Therapist Jewelers Gallery is the company you Rebecca Long should trust for all your repair services.” Massage Therapist – Reiki Master Michele Campbell ery has a unique selection of jewelry covering a Massage Therapist & Body Wrap Technician Jewelers Gall Sureya Hinojos wide range from classic to artsy and with a price range for everyone. Aesthetician – Specializing in Brazilian Waxing We are a full service repair and manufacturing facility working not only in silver and gold but in platinum as well. Robin, an absolute We have an outstanding team at Divine Skin & Body Care who loves perfectionist, is a European trained goldsmith with the expert ability what they do! We are the beauty industry’s finest professionals who have of turning your ideas into jewelry works of art. He is also a graduate a passion for excellence and provide extraordinary customer service. of the Gemological Institute of America, giving him full knowledge The staff at Divine are all highly trained and committed to continu- of diamonds and colored gemstones. We sell “Hearts and Arrows,” ous education keeping up with the latest beauty industry products and spectacularly cut diamonds, and we have a nice selection of colored techniques. Our services include a variety of Facials, Waxing, Massage, stones that you rarely see in other jewelry stores. We have been in Slimming Body wraps, Nail Care & Spa Parties! business for over 34 years, 24 here in Pleasanton. So, come to Divine and relax, rejuvenate and experience the differ- Jewelers Gallery will provide you with the highest quality jewelry ence in our comfortable, inviting atmosphere that’s designed to make products and services at competitive prices. you feel indulged! 925.462.6498 WE BUY 925.846.7511 www.DivineSkinandBodycare.com 614 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton 87 W. Neal Street, Downtown Pleasanton GOLD (across from The Blue Agave)
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RONALD GRAHAM has owned and operated GRAHAM PIANO STUDIO and GRAHAM PIANO SALES continuously since 1990. He has been performing and teaching since graduating with Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degrees in Piano Performance from San Francisco State University. During that time, combined with his college teaching and performing, he has literally influenced thousands of students and audiences in the enhancement of their music enjoyment through teaching piano performance, music appreciation, music theory and music history. RONALD GRAHAM has performed around the world i.e. Europe, South America, Egypt and the Caribbean, and has accumulated reviews that are the envy of performers. He has performed solo recitals, as well as with orchestras, and as accompanist with singers. RONALD GRAHAM is a member in good standing of the Music Teachers Association of California, The National Guild of Piano Teachers, The California Association of Professional Music Teachers and The Music Teachers National Association. GRAHAM PIANO STUDIO offers classes in piano performance for all ages, levels and styles, and is qualified for charter schools. Students of RONALD GRAHAM have acquired awards, praise and are themselves respected teachers of music. GRAHAM PIANO STUDIO offers classes through the Pleasanton Parks & Community Services. GRAHAM PIANO SALES offers for sale and rent all sizes of new and used pianos including digital electronic, upright acoustic and grand pianos at the best prices in the Bay Area. Please call for an appointment to schedule classes or see pianos. "...his playing illuminates the room like a crystal chandelier." —San Jose Mercury News "...an excellent pianist...control and concentrated power that were absolutely marvelous." —San Francisco Examiner "...interesting and inspiring performance." —Dr. Cornelia Szabo Knotik - Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Vienna "...Mr. Graham's performances have the power of an atomic bomb!" —Honolulu Start Bulletin 925.462.5645 www.grahampiano.com 4337 1st Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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preparations do you need to make? Amador Chapter meets the second [email protected]; or kdowd- Author Visits Get the answers from author Rick Class Reunions Saturday of the month. It is a social [email protected]. Visit www. Deutsch, seasoned Half Dome hiker gathering and time to explore the Pleasantonians4Peace.org. YOSEMITE’S HALF DOME The most AMADOR VALLEY CLASS OF 1990 This (26 times), who will show a slide history of our American roots. For THE LIFE AND WORK OF VINCENT popular route to Half Dome’s sum- show of the climb at 2 p.m. July 25 private party reunion is from 7:45 meeting time and location, call VAN GOGH A presentation by artist mit is a grueling 16-mile round at the Pleasanton Public Library, p.m.-midnight. Sept. 11 at Redcoats, Susan at 699-4147. trip trek with almost a mile eleva- 336 St. Mary St. Tickets are $35 by Marlene Aron at 2 p.m. July 18 at the 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3405. K CLUB tion. How fit should you be? What June 11 or $40 by Sept. 1. No tickets IWANIS The Kiwanis Club Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old at the door. Call (916) 768-5734 or meets at 11:45 a.m. Fridays at Vic’s Bernal Ave. Explore through slides visit www.amadorvalley1990.com. All Star Kitchen, 201 A Main St. For and photographs the intense, per- information, call 1-800-Kiwanis. sonal journey of Vincent Van Gogh, a journey of self-discovery that led this Classes great artist to experience the depths Concerts of despair and the heights of exalta- Barone’s Restaurant OIL PAINTING CLASS WITH CHARLES tion. Call 931-3405. CONCERTS IN THE PARK WHITE Class is from 10 a.m.-noon Fridays from TRI-FOR-FUN TRIATHLON SUNDAY SPECIALS July 16 at Alexander’s Fine Art, 608 7 -8:30 p.m. at Lions Wayside Park First-timer, s .O CORKAGE FEES Main Street, Suite G. Individualized (corner of First and Neal Street) for few-timer and many-timer triathletes will take part in the On Your Mark s #OMPLIMENTARY 3COOZI WITH THE attention for beginners & interme- some great music! Enjoy country Tri-For-Fun Triathlon Series, which PURCHASE OF TWO ENTREES diates. Learn techniques from lay- rock by Dave Crimmen on July 16 ing out a palette to painting light. and come back for some oldies with starts at 7 a.m. on June 19, July This class is ongoing. Cost $150 for Tommy and the 4 Speeds on July 23. 17 and Aug. 21 at Shadow cliffs "Most Romantic the first 5 sessions due at registra- Visit pleasantondowntown.net. Regional Park, 2500 Stanley Blvd. Entry fee for each of the three Tri- 2009 tion. $30 per class for subsequent Restaurant" classes. Call 846-6015 or visit For-Fun events is $55 in advance. s "ANQUETS s &ULL "AR www.alexandersfineart.com. Events Check in begins at 5 a.m., with the first wave hitting the water at 7 a.m. s 7EEKEND %NTERTAINMENT MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR PAINTING THE GARDEN IN PASTEL Call (209) 795-7832 or visit www. ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS New Happy Hours Artist Debbie Wardrope will teach onyourmarkevents.com. Vicky Austin of Las Positas College 4:00pm - 6:00pm a four-week workshop focusing on painting the garden in pastel, with will host a workshop about things every user should know about 475 Saint John | Pleasanton | the first class from 7-9 p.m. July Film 426-0987 13 at Studio 7 Fine Arts, 400 Main Excel and tips for power users from ‘CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF St. Whether youíre a beginner or 5:45-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at M ’ a more advanced student, this fun Hilton Pleasanton, 7050 Johnson EATBALLS Residents are invited JAPANESE CUISINE and inspiring class will give you Dr. Cost is $25 for dinner and the to enjoy a free movie at dusk July the opportunity to create beautiful program; $5 for program only. Visit 22 at Amador Valley Community paintings. Cost $85. Call 846-4322 http:/$aap-laspositas.org. Park, 4301 Black Ave. Giant screen that measures 26 feet diagonally! or visit www.studio7finearts.com. 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and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, 19-23 and July 26-30. Times are 9 at the Pleasanton Public Library, July 23 through Aug. 8, at the a.m.-noon for grades 3-5; 12:30- 400 Old Bernal Ave. One dona- PET OF THE WEEK Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 3:30 p.m. for grades 6-8, taught by tion may help save the lives of up Livermore. Tickets $25-$35. Call college basketball staff. Cost is $79 to three people. Sponsor Code: Senior Spirit 373-6800 or visit www.livermorep- per camper. Call 424-1467 or visit PLEASANTON925 to schedule an erformingarts.org. www.laspositascollege.edu. appointment. Call 1-800-733-2767 What do we know about this wonderful dog? We know or visit www.redcrossblood.org. his name is Nicholas and that his owner recently passed L NEEDS VOLUNTEERS away (according to a note found with him). We know Political Support IBRARY he is an older adult with a great smile (and teeth that Pleasanton Public Library needs vol- are in very good condition). We know he loves treats, unteers for its Homebound Service, daily brushing and belly rubs. He loves to be around Notes Groups which provides homebound residents with library books, videos and CD’s people, and he offers you his paw when you greet him. TRI-VALLEY REPUBLICAN WOMEN CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring to community residents. Also, the We know he has a heart of gold, and warm brown CATHERINE HANSEN RUSH BARBECUE Tri-Valley Republican for a loved one is challenging library hosts the Pleasanton Reads eyes that have endeared him to all the volunteers at the Women hosts its sixth annual bar- physically and emotionally. Join Project that needs volunteer tutors animal shelter. We know he needs a home!!! Nicholas is neutered and he is the becue from 2-7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the this support group to explore to provide one-on-one instruction size of a retriever, with black, brown and white markings. Visit Nicholas (pet Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 resources and generate problem in both basic literacy and English No. 94203) at the East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin, Pleasanton Ave. Food, fun and patri- solving ideas from 1-3 p.m., on the as a second language to residents open 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily; telephone 803-7040. otic festivities! Speakers will include second Monday of every month, over 18. Students and tutors usually candidates running in the November and from 7-9 p.m., on the second meet once per week at a mutually election. Cost $20. Reserve tickets by Wednesday of every month, at convenient time and place. Tutoring ‘THE NEW AMERICAN CENTURY’ Farmer’s Market. Call 600-8925 or July 31. Call 462-4931 or visit www. 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get the support and all necessary materials are free of This film, which will be shows visit www.murphyspaw.com. trivalleyrepublicanwomen.org. you deserve at the Senior Support charge. Contact Jan Bauman at 931- from 7-9:30 p.m. July 17 at Program of the Tri-Valley. Call 3411 or [email protected]. IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, 931-5389. Dublin, provides solid evidence ca.us. Kids & Teens Seniors CLUTTERLESS SELF HELP GROUP for the true reasons behind the TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE Do CALICO CRITTER FUN DAY Meet DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS Overwhelmed by clutter? Learn Afghanistan and Iraq wars, whose you love animals? Tri-Valley Animal Mrs. Fisher Cat from 1-3 p.m. how to deal with it by attending unfolding is described in chill- Dublin Senior Center offers different Rescue is holding an orientation for July 17 at Golden Apple Learning this support group, which meets ing detail in “Project for the New programs and activities including new volunteers, from 1-2:30 p.m. Store, 4807 Hopyard Rd., and from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday American Century.” Donation “Tattle Tales” which helps seniors Sept. 11 at East County Animal have your picture taken with her. at St. Mary & St. John Coptic $3. Call 462-3459 or email flick- write their life story from 12:30-3 Shelter, 4595 Gleason Dr., Dublin. Grand prize drawing for a Town Orthodox Church, 4300 Mirador [email protected]. p.m., on the first and third Monday Learn about volunteer opportunities Home at 3 p.m. Get free Calico Dr., Rm. 7. Call 200-1943 or visit of every month; a Reading Group like fostering dogs or cats, socializing Critters with purchase of $25 www.clutterless.org. that discusses new books every shelter animals, helping at adoption or more. Come get a Coloring month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the WIDOWS OR WIDOWERS GRIEF events and fundraisers, and many Fundraisers Contest page anytime in July to fourth Tuesday of every month; and RECOVERY Have you or someone other roles. For ages 18 and older. A’S GAME FUNDRAISER FOR SHELTER win even more. Call 460-5163 or the Needle Arts Group that enjoys you know experienced the death Cost is $10 cash or check to help ANIMALS Tri-Valley Animal Rescue visit www.goldenapplels.com. quilting, sewing and knitting from of a spouse recently or within the cover the cost of materials. Call 803- will celebrate lovable canines at KIDS NIGHT OUT! First- through 1-4 p.m. every Monday; all at the last few years? Find hope, support 7043 or visit www.tvar.org. “Dog Days of Summer,” starting at sixth-graders are invited to a Kids Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador and successful ways to process this 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 23, with a Night Out! from 7-9 p.m. every Valley Blvd. Cost is $1.25 for each significant life event at a widows/ private TVAR BBQ at the Oakland Wednesday June 23 through July 21 activity. Call 556-4511. widowers group that meet for A’s game at the coliseum, 7000 Workshops at Harvest Valley Christian Church, TECH TUESDAY 10 weeks starting July 14, from Coliseum Way, Oakland. Tickets A new computer CHILDREN’S WRITING ART 3200 Hopyard Road. Each week fea- class with Las Positas College 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Valley are $50, including all you can eat WORKSHOP Designed for children tures a different theme. $5 per night. student volunteers will guide you Community Church, 4455 Del pre-game dinner and a ticket in entering second-fourth grade, the Contact Valerie at 484-2482 ext.106 through various programs, applica- Valle Pkwy. Registration required. section 129. Proceeds benefit Tri- workshop will combine writing, geog- or visit [email protected]. tions and answer computer ques- Cost $10. Call 833-9013 or visit Valley Animal Rescue. To order tick- raphy, world literature and fun, cre- tions. Class is from 10-11:30 a.m. www.valleycommunitychurch.org. ets, visit www.tvar.org. ative activities from 204 p.m. July 19 the third Tuesday of each month at WOMEN WITH ADHD SUPPORT BARK & BREW Our most popular at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Live Music the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 GROUP A support group for event! Drinks and refreshments for Old Bernal Ave. They will write and CHRIS BRADLEY’S JAZZ BAND Sunol Blvd. Cost $5 resident, $6 women, mothers and daughters you and your canine companion. Enjoy illustrate two poems in a light-heart- non-resident. Call 931-5365 or visit living with ADHD or execu- Donations benefit the Tri-Valley live jazz music from the 20s, 30s ed session led by award-winning poet www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org. tive function challenges meets Animal Rescue. Enjoy a cocktail- and 40s from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sherry Weaver Smith. Registration is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth wagging evening in downtown the second and fourth Tuesday of required. Call 931-3400, ext. 8. the month at the Sunol Jazz Cafe, Wednesday of each month at Pleasanton from 6-9 p.m. July 30 GROWING UP FEMALE WORKSHOP 11986 Main St. Cover is $5. Spiritual DeLatti’s Ice Cream, 5424 Sunol at Murphy’s Paw, 410 Main St. Itís Mothers and their fourth- to fifth- ‘RIDING THE WAVES OF CHANGE’ Blvd. Call 872-8728 or email kath- Yappy Hour! Call 600-8925 or visit [email protected]. grade daughters are invited to www.murphyspaw.com. ECK Worship Service will be held attend an uplifting workshop about Miscellaneous from 11 a.m.-noon July 18 at CHARITY DOG WASH Dogtopia is body changes and the realities of COMMUNITY CRAFT AND RUMMAGE Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5115 being female from 10 a.m.-noon, holding a dog wash fundraiser for Hopyard Rd. Eck is another name SALE Living Vine Fellowship will Volunteering Friday, July 23, at Pleasanton the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for Holy Spirit. Service focuses on host its first Community Craft AMERICAN RED CROSS PUBLIC Chamber of Commerce offices, 777 K9 Association from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. an aspect of Eckankar, Religion of and Rummage Sale from 9 a.m.- BLOOD DRIVE The American Red Peters Ave. Cost is $75 per mother/ July 18 at its store, 7132 Johnson Dr. the Light and Sound of God. All noon, Saturday, July 17, at the Cross is holding a public blood daughter pair. Call 858-0702 or visit For $15, local canines will be bathed, faiths are welcome. Call 944-0118 church, 4100 First St. Individuals drive from 1:30-6:30 p.m. July 29 www.fab2bfem.com. towel-dried and spritzed while their or visit www.eck-ca.org. human counterparts enjoy food, are invited to host a booth to D GOD’S GOODNESS games and other activities. The K9 sell their items for free. E-mail ISCOVER T CREATIVITY, PART 2 Association is a nonprofit group [email protected]. HROUGH 1st Anniversary in that raises money for K9 equipment “Mandalas: Pathway to Goodness” and the medical care and funeral will be presented by Kathy Miranda our new location! expenses for retired K9’s. Call (847) On Stage from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (check-in 945-1300. FREE SHAKESPEARE — ‘TWO at 8:30 a.m.), Friday, July 23, at San Damiano, 710 Highland Dr., Serving Your Entire Family S SUPPLY DRIVE FOR FOSTER GENTLEMEN OF VERONA’ CHOOL “Two Danville. By incorporating images K IDS Sleep Train is collecting school Gentlemen of Verona” is a comedic as well as gifts of nature, create supplies for children in need, from story of youthful love. The play will a personal Mandala that reflects July 19 through Sept. 9 at all its be presented at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays the goodness of your sacred story. stores. Call 1-800-378-2337 or visit and Sundays, July 24 - Aug. 8, and Cost is $60, including lunch. Call www.sleeptrain.com. family day is at 6 p.m. July 31 at 837-9141, ext. 315, or visit www. Bernal Community Park, 6700 Koll sandamiano.org. U-Ì>ÌiÊvÊÌ iÊÀÌÊ/iV }ÞÊÊ Center Parkway. Appropriate for all Health ages. Call 931-5340 or visit www. UÊ iÀiVÊ ÀÜÃÊ`iÊÊiÊÛÃÌt® civicartsliterary.org. UÊ }Ì>Ê8À>ÞÃÊUÊÛÃ>}ÊÛÃLiÊÀÌ `ÌVî MURPHY’S WAG & WALK “Embark” Sports ‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING UÊ/ É/ Ê-«iV>ÃÌÊUÊ ÃiÌVÊ iÌÃÌÀÞ on an hour-long dog walk in down- BASKETBALL CAMP Las Positas TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’ The town from 9-10 a.m. July 17 at College is holding Basketball 925-462-1464 Bankhead Theater presents “Joseph Drawing for prizes Murphy’s Paw, 410 Main St. Then Camps for boys and girls at its 1024 Serpentine Lane #114 and the Amazing Technicolor it’s back to Murphy’s Paw for Peet’s campus, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., for the month of July. Dreamcoat” at 8 p.m. on Fridays www.tadrosdental.com coffee, just in time for a beautiful Livermore, Monday-Friday, July Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊU Page 23 Living PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY A profound romance with the Alameda County Fair
Pleasanton resident offers her reflections on annual rite
BY DIANE FARRELL Where else can you move from rock concert to I didn’t expect to feel the way I do about our local country band within four minutes, CD and T-shirt county fair. I look forward to the three-week summer table alongside the stage? The band plays a truck- festival as I would anticipate the arrival of a long-lost driving song while two youthful blondes ride a nearby best friend or my kids returning home from college. mechanical bull, in time to the music and to the de- It didn’t start this way. Twelve years ago, bringing light of every male from 18 to 85. You can’t script this the family to the fair was a mixed experience at best. stuff. The band moves smoothly from truck-driving Happy kids and bored parents, riding ridiculous rides. sound to Texan to Cajun, and the lead singer sets aside Carnies shepherding tender children onto stomach- his guitar for accordion and then for harmonica. The churning rides. Youngsters begging parents to play fiddler is more gifted with his hands than a brain sur- impossible games costing small fortunes to win stuffed geon. Two fair-haired brothers perform break-dance, animals worth $3. clog-dance moves with spectacular athleticism. An But it grew on me. The kids aged, as did we parents, elderly Asian woman in mandarin-collared red blouse and the unique beauty, nostalgia and familiarity of the claps in time to the music. fair took root. Then it’s off to the wine garden for a jazz-blues band, Where else can you go and find such comfortable where 1-year-olds bop to the beat among the Arthur diversity? The young, the old; all sizes and colors of Murray-trained couples. Is there a more heartwarming human flesh. Gray-haired ponytails alongside shaved- sight than mother sashaying cheek to cheek with her head 5-year-olds. Baseball caps, cowboy hats and baby beside the middle-aged couple swing dancing? fedoras. Broomstick skirts, Hawaiian shirts and halter The fair. It’s hip to call it a stay-cation these days. But tops. it’s much more than that to me. Where can you go and smell that special mix of It’s where I entered and sold my first photograph. fragrances ... grass and cotton candy, grilled meat and Where I saw favorite bands up close and where Barry live animals, flowering plants and popcorn? Where Williams signed my purse. Where my kids grew from else can you hear the sounds of squealing kids, bleat- elementary school to too-cool-to- go. Where we’ve had ing goats and the hawkers of wares? Where do you see the same guy dispense my frozen yogurt six years in the flashing colored lights of carnival rides and funnel a row. A place where my husband is regularly photo- cake stands, canopied trees swaying in the wind, and graphed in the winner’s circle at the racetrack because middle-school kids dueling with light sabers? he’s been there so frequently he knows horse trainers Where else can you experience the special flavors of and jockeys. He comes home, more often than not, carnival cuisine? The taste of soft frozen yogurt, grilled with pockets full of cash and great stories. corn on the cob, and melt-in-your-mouth spun sugar. The fair is where I can find hot tubs and model Slushie-style margaritas, weak enough for a pre-teen. trains, fine art and hot sauce, rabbits and old tractor Giant beers and fatty, foot-long corn dogs. Fresh fish equipment. I know the layout like the back of my tacos and hand-dipped caramel apples. hand. I know where to park my car or I can walk if I’m Where else can you hear top-quality musicians play- in the mood for exercise. ing their hearts out to a half-filled bandstand? Moths This is no ordinary fair. It’s my hometown fair and hover above the players and disappear into the colored I watch it leave Pleasanton with emotions like those I lights. During a smokin’ rock concert, a toddler with feel when my kids go off to college. It’s a bittersweet, her hairbrush microphone is belting out with unre- poignant moment, but they’ll be back. So will the fair strained passion in uncanny time with the music. Her and so will I. face contorts with seemingly genuine anguish, unlikely given her limited years on earth. A rock star in the Diane Farrell grew up attending the San Mateo County JEB BING making, she moves out into the crowd who wonders Fair. She has lived in Pleasanton going on 14 years and Diane Farrell describes the carnival rides at the fair as “stomach-churning.” why they didn’t bring their cameras so they could be is director of the Career Resource Center at University of Could she have been referring to this one? the first to post the video on YouTube. Pacific in Stockton.
COURTESY ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR JAMES FARRELL GLENN WOHLTMANN Farrell’s husband is regularly photographed in the winner’s circle at the racetrack Diane Farrell poses with the photograph she entered into Colorful merry-go-rounds have been an enjoyable ride for because he goes so often he knows the trainers and jockeys. the fair competition this year. many generations of children. Page 24ÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Fogster.com offers FREE* postings online and the opportunity for your ad to appear in print to more than 80,000 readers. You can log on to fogster.com THE TRI-VALLEY’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEB SITE fogster.com 24/7, and your online ad starts immediately.
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 16, 2010ÊU Page 25 Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS HOME SALE OF THE WEEK 728 ST. JOHN CIRCLE, PLEASANTON, $820,000 What an outstanding location for this spectacular home in the downtown area. It is within walking distance from restaurants, shops and downtown Pleasanton! Soaring ceilings, rich flooring decorator paint and décor throughout, plus a long driveway leading to lush gardens and a private rear yard. This distinctive Pleasanton home was listed and sold by Norm and Grace Nelson of Prudential California. (925) 463-6175
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4150 CREEKWOOD COURT, PLEASANTON 749 CRYSTAL LANE, PLEASANTON 5071 MONACO DRIVE, PLEASANTON 1844 MARTIN AVENUE, PLEASANTON Don't miss this private, Pleasanton home on Don’t miss this beautiful home in the desirable Beautiful upgraded Harrington Model in Highly upgraded rental in Pleasanton. Premium premium ½ acre lot. Large multi media/game Diamond Collection. Five bedrooms, 5th is Pleasanton Hills. Panoramic views of Mount secluded location in desirable Chain of Lakes room, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms with office/guest suite downstairs, three bathrooms, Diablo, the valley and Pleasanton Ridge. Four area on .75 acre lot. Professionally landscaped, granite. Five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, updated kitchen with new granite countertops, bedrooms (one downstairs), three bathrooms, private park-like yard with in-ground pool, spa hardwood floors, two fireplaces, three car garage, custom tumbled marble backsplash & stainless upgraded kitchen, crown molding, plantation and waterfall. Four bedrooms, large office (4th- steel appliances. Expansive master suite 4,002 square feet. Large secluded park-like rear shutters, upgraded doors and casings, newer dual two workstations), three baths. Gourmet kitchen with retreat & viewing balcony, new carpet pane windows and three car garage. Expandable with granite. Approximately 3,300 square feet. yard includes expansive Trex deck, in-ground throughout, three fireplaces & three car garage. pool, Hot Springs grande covered spa, waterfall/ Approximately 3,000 square feet. Private rear option for fifth bedroom. Approximately 3,000 Excellent condition! $4,500/MONTH pond, playhouse, zip line, large lawn area, mature yard with in-ground pool/spa & lawn area. square feet. Lot size is 8,158 square feet with redwood trees and large cemented side yard area. Lot size is 8,230 square feet. Located on quiet upgraded landscaping. Located on quiet street. Walk to great schools & neighborhood parks. street. Walk to great neighborhood park and Just steps to great neighborhood parks and Main OFFERED AT $1,195,000 Main Street Downtown Pleasanton! Street Downtown Pleasanton! OFFERED AT $1,169,950 OFFERED AT $1,029,000
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1054 SHADOW HILLS CT $1,495,000 2784 LYLEWOOD DR $1,210,000 Just listed! 5bd + bonus room + office, 4bds/3ba, 3500+/-sf home. Expanded FR, 4.5 bath home, situated on huge 1/3 acre formal DR, and LR. Upstairs bonus room. flat lot. Custom granite kitchen, outdoor Built in 1996. Master suite with fireplace, kitchen, sports court, stunning view of near great schools and shopping. Large ridge! Pleasanton corner lot. Pleasanton
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749 CRYSTAL LANE $1,169,950 5071 MONACO DRIVE $1,029,000 1151 DONAHUE DRIVE $869,000 541 GERARD CT $849,000 Beautiful home in the desirable Diamond Upgraded Harrington Model in Pleasanton 3bd 2.5ba 2,162sf. Single level. Hardwood 4BD 2.5BA 2,573sf. Gourmet kitchen with Collection. Updated kitchen, expansive Hills. Views of Mount Diablo, the Valley flooring, open kitchen, large master suite. nook, dining room/living room off kitchen. master suite with retreat & viewing balco- and Pleasanton Ridge. Upgraded kitchen, Formal dining, nook & bar seating. Walk to Large family room. Large master suite w/ 3 ny. Walk downtown. Private rear yard with crown molding, plantation shutters. Walk community pool. Pleasanton closets. All updated. City approved plans for in-ground pool/spa. Pleasanton to downtown & parks! Pleasanton guest house. Pleasanton
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5846 CORTE MARGARITA $825,000 3232 BALMORAL COURT $749,950 240 SUMMERTREE DRIVE $619,950 308 HELEN WAY $379,900 4BD 2.5BA 2,016sq.ft. Tile floors, granite Updates galore, 4bd, 3ba, w/pool, hot tub, Fabulous curb appeal, corner lot 2239+/-sf, Great Southside location w/inviting floor- counters and an open floor plan are per- granite couners, white cabinets, raised 4bd/3ba well maintained home. Outdoor plan. Updated kit & baths. Formal dining fect for entertaining. The rear yard offers a ceiling w/sky light in kitchen, hardwood living at its best with sparkling pool, fiber rm. Sep family rm. Shows beautifully. pool and private lawn. Quiet court location flooring, beautifully updated baths, indoor optic lighting, Pebble Tec finish. Built in Great schools. Livermore in central Pleasanton. Pleasanton laundry and MORE! Pleasanton barbeque. Livermore
PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 LIVERMORE | 2300 First Street 925.583.1111
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE, ROBOTIC-ASSISTED GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
A FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
Remember hearing about your mother’s hysterectomy? Typically, the surgery involved a large painful incision, five-day hospitalization, long recovery, and six-week leave from work and regular activities. San Ramon Regional Medical Center recently purchased the latest da Vinci® Si Surgical System with computerized robotics. Our gynecologists perform minimally invasive hysterectomies and other gynecologic surgeries using the da Vinci® technology. Incisions are tiny, many surgeries are performed as an overnight hospitalization, recovery time is reduced, and many patients return to work and regular activities in a week. Learn who is a candidate for these surgeries, what to expect, and the recovery process.
SPEAKER SEMINAR LOCATION Mark Lollar, M.D. San Ramon Regional Medical Center Obstetrician/Gynecologist South Conference Room South Building 7777 Norris Canyon Road San Ramon, CA 94583
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