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Vol. VII, Number 47 • December 15, 2006 www.PleasantonWeekly.com It’s all about Pleasanton

INSIDE this week

School board shift Haugen named president, Pulido Chief resigns page 5 Tim Neal page 16 Stroke of a genius Winning artists chosen for Reflections contest page 7

Festival of lights See how local families celebrate Chanukah Section 2

Foothill falls Football season ends after losing to De La Salle page 36

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hose of us who like to send he advanced through the manage- photos of Pleasanton along ment ranks of Ashley Furniture, a Twith our Christmas cards to Wisconsin-based company that is far-away friends and relatives are in now the third largest furniture manu- luck. Local watercolor artist Nancy facturer in the country. While living ³ÛJKFE<ÛD8CC Eddinger has just produced another in Pittsburgh, their son Nate, now in a series of local landmarks in 30, was born and at 18-months-old, a card-sized format. Eddinger, a in 1977, they moved to Pleasanton Km]k\YqÛ;][]eZ]jÛ~Û¤GD special ed teacher at Harvest Park where Chuck Eddinger took on Middle School, said in a Pleasanton Western District sales responsibili- Weekly story about her artwork ties for his firm. They still live in the last year that she had painted her same house on Touriga Drive where last Christmas card. Meticulous in Nancy began pursuing her life-long every detail, these projects took interests in art while Chuck served =LEÛ=FIÛK?<ÛYe]k kinds of creative arts. But the howls lege in 1988, studying art and water- from disappointed readers echoed color painting at Las Positas College. all winter long, so she spent this She was also working as a special =Y[]ÛGYaflaf_ summer—again—hunkered over ed teacher in the Sunol Glen school her kitchen table carefully painting district, and transferred to Harvest Dmka[Û¬Û;Yf[af_ the photo-perfect-like replica of the Park when Pleasanton schools were Meadowlark Dairy. unified into a single district. Even at >jYf\ÛIY^y] This card, now available for sale Harvest Park, she teaches students >aYflÛD]fgjY`ÛCa_`laf_Û at the Museum on Main and the about painting and especially Chinese Sincerely Yours gift shop next to brush painting, which she says any- YlÛheÛoal`ÛÛ the gas station on Main Street, is one can do and enjoy. Because it [alqÛ\a_falYja]kÛ different. It has no Christmas mes- represents “free expression” by the afÛl`]Û>jYf\Û:gmjl sage or artwork and is suitable to artist, it’s also free of criticism. use at anytime you want to send Not so, of course, when you’re off a note atop a beautiful water- painting famous Pleasanton land- color of the city’s famed drive- marks. Even the slightest detail KgÛZ]ÛYfÛ]n]flÛkhgfkgjÛgjÛ^gjÛegj]Ûaf^gjeYlagfÛ¨©Û ¤ÛgjÛoooA]oak`KjaMYdd]q[ge through dairy. Her other cards—of must be perfectly drawn, and the gas station, Veterans Memorial Eddinger spends hours in studying Building, Pleasanton Hotel, Kolln digital photos she has taken of the (MFGFI5WTZIQ^5WJXJSYX Hardware, the Museum on Main buildings, art pencil in hand, before and the old church on Neal Street, committing a watercolor brush. always included a bit of Christmas. Her first watercolor was of the One card showed a small Christmas Pleasanton Hotel in 2000, which she tree in front of Veterans Hall, a transferred to a Christmas card size wreath on a door at the hotel or col- and reproduced to send to her fam- ored lights running across another ily back in Pennsylvania to show building. Those are still available in historic Pleasanton at its best. Along boxes of five or more, although the with sending her family the new Veterans building has sold out and Meadowlark Dairy card, Eddinger will not be reproduced. Eddinger is also making these cards avail- plans to let the entire stock of cards able to families to send to loved sell out, which will probably make ones serving in Iraq and Afghanistan them collector’s cards. through Realtor Chris Miller and his Eddinger is from a small commu- Pleasanton Military Families orga- nity near Allentown, a Pennsylvania nization. Eddinger said she may do city where she began a career as an other cards, but for now plans to turn emergency room nurse. Then she her skills to full-sized watercolors, met and married Charles (Chuck) such as those she has displayed at the Eddinger, a Penn State University museum and have won blue ribbons graduate, and moved with him as at the Alameda County Fair. ■ About the Cover Police Chief Tim Neal, 52, whose 125-member department, including 87 sworn officers, has helped reduce the crime rate in Pleasanton to its lowest level in the last 20 years, is the Pleasanton Weekly’s Man of the Year for 2006. A 30-year veteran in police work, Neal greatly improved community relations with programs that involved the public, volunteer law enforcement training and assignments and special academies to utilize the skills of the city’s youth. He’ll retire after seven years as chief next month. Cover design by Ben Ho. Photo courtesy of the Pleasanton Police Department. %-FHNJSIF(WTXXNSLX NSKWTSYTK7JLFQ(NSJRFX

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Have a Streetwise question? E-mail: [email protected] Compiled by Cybele Ryan Page 4 • December 15, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly NewsfrontNewsfront Pleasanton News Digest goes solar with Livermore MADD president comes to town Program will Glynn Birch, national presi- incorporate eco-friendly dent of Mothers Against Drunk products into homes Driving (MADD), will be attending the Pleasanton Police by Janet Pelletier Department’s DUI checkpoint ontinuing toward a trend tonight. of green building and ener- She will speak to Tri-Valley C gy-efficient endeavors, the officers as well as the Alameda city of Pleasanton, along with the County Sheriff’s Department city of Livermore, plan to develop and California Highway Patrol. a program that will help people The checkpoint will kick off incorporate solar products into the “Avoid the 21” campaign their homes. against drunk drivers in Alameda The cities have agreed to each County. pay $20,000 to Spectrum Energy of Elk Grove to design and develop Cheerleaders take the program. home second place Referred to as a photovoltaic prize (PV) project, it will help sim- plify green building practices The Harvest Park Middle for the consumer, according to School competition cheerleading Lorie Tinfow, the former direc- squad placed second at the USA Janet Pelletier tor of administrative services for Regional Competition held Dec. Robert Lipman, 13, has collected 600 DVDs, VHS tapes Boxes of shoes in all styles, colors and sizes fill up 11- Pleasanton, who is providing con- 9 in Tracy. and books that he plans to donate to Tri-Valley Haven year-old Eric Page’s garage. The sixth-grader wants to sulting on the program for the Their performance qualified before Christmas as part of his Mitzvah project. donate them to poor children in Kenya. city. them to attend the USA Nationals “To do that, (Pleasanton and to be held in Anaheim in March. Livermore) are going to bring In addition, both Harvest Park The giving spirit together community stakeholders stunt teams performed well, plac- Students fill garages with goods to help locally and abroad and hear from them about what ing second and fourth overall. the issues are that they would like by Janet Pelletier assistance with in order to consider CHP recruit meeting Eric’s mother Kim said she had “If you gave some students here solar energy for their business or For those interested in a career t was during a trip to Kenya that planned for the trip to Africa to go that stuff, they probably wouldn’t their home or their development,” with the statewide law enforce- 11-year-old Eric Page noticed on a safari and take in the beauti- even really care, but there, they she said. ment agency, the California I that students his age weren’t ful scenery, but also visit a school were so excited,” he said. Stakeholders could include resi- Highway Patrol will have a wearing shoes—an unimaginable there. She was careful to warn But school supplies were not the dents, city staff and officials, com- recruitment meeting 7 p.m. Dec. feat for a country that’s filled with her son that the people were in only things the Kenyan children mercial property owners, new home 20 at the Dublin office, 4999 snakes, spiders, thorns and other a much more dire situation than were lacking. developers, architects, engineers, Gleason Drive. potentially painful hazards. After Americans. “We realized the students didn’t designers and the solar industry There are hundreds of open- he and his family got back from The family decided to bring a have any shoes,” Eric said. “And community. ings throughout the state, with the the African country on vacation box of school supplies with their those that did, some of the shoes majority being in San Francisco last July, the Pleasanton Middle luggage and asked their tour guide were too small or too big.” (continued on page 10) and Los Angeles. For more infor- School sixth-grader decided he was to take them to a school. When they Upon departing, the family got mation, contact Officer Steve going to collect tennis shoes and gave the pencils and pens and other their tour guide Benard Makau’s e- Health workers Creel at 828-0466. find a way to send them across accessories to the children, Eric continents. said their faces lighted up. (continued on page 9) to strike at Callippe recognized by Golf Digest Haugen named Santa Rita Jail Golf Digest magazine has named Callippe Preserve Golf school board president Strike demanding Course ninth on its list of top 10 improved staffing levels best new courses in the under Governor calls Pulido to Alameda County Superior Court judgeship planned for Tuesday $75 category. A panel of more than 800 low- by Emily Atwood by Janet Pelletier handicap male and female golf- law firm from 1978 to 1998 before screening panel and board inter- ers nationwide played and evalu- uanita Haugen was appointed having a private practice special- views. There was some concern ore than a hundred health ated nominated golf course that to president of the school izing in family law. He earned a that the holidays would prevent the care workers at Santa Rita opened between May 1, 2005 J board last Tuesday night, as Juris doctorate degree from the applications from coming in, and M Jail plan to strike this and April 30, 2006. The courses she participated via speaker phone University of California, Hastings they talked about advertising the Tuesday if their demands aren’t were rated on shot values, design from her Vintage Hills home. The College of the Law and a Bachelor vacancy more than once. If all goes met. The employees of Nashville- variety, memorability, resistance ailing veteran school board mem- of Arts degree from UC Berkeley. according to schedule, the board based Prison Health Services, which to scoring and aesthetics. The ber is undergoing extensive cancer Pulido called his leaving “bitter- would have a new member sworn contracts out to Alameda County, average scores for each criterion treatment after battling the disease sweet,” also saying it was unfortu- in at the Feb. 13 meeting. claim they are understaffed at the were combined and totaled to for about three years. nate that he had to resign from the Pulido then asked the board to jail and it’s having an enormous determine the winners. School Board President Stephen school board, effective Feb. 2. nominate the president for 2007; impact on the prisoners’ care. Pulido announced his resignation “We are happy for you, but also his personal nomination being On any given day, about 50 from the board as Gov. Arnold very sad,” trustee Pat Kernan said, Kernan. However, Kernan nomi- percent of the staffing levels Corrections Schwarzenegger appointed to a adding that Pulido often brought nated Haugen, saying that she was required under PHS’s contract The Weekly desires to correct judgeship on the Alameda County resolution to the board. more deserving of the position. The with the Alameda County Sheriff’s all significant errors. To request Superior Court. Pulido has served The board approved that the board agreed and also nominated Department are being met, accord- a correction, call the editor on the school board since November empty trustee seat be filled by Kernan to the clerk position, and ing to Dana Simon, a spokesman at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: 2003 and has two years left to go in provisional appointment, which [email protected] his term. He practiced at a small includes a workshop, community (continued on page 10) (continued on page 10) Pleasanton Weekly • December 15, 2006 • Page 5 HOLIDAY SPARKLE `U_ `TQ _QM_[Z Tantalizing Topaz

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Page 8 • December 15, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront CLOCK REPAIR Timely Service their African trip, Nancy Grant of own nothing and a lot of the kids Free Estimates Giving Pleasanton Travel, decided to take don’t have much to do so I thought (continued from page 5) a trip to Kenya in November after this would help,” he said. “My goal Free Pick-up & Delivery in Tri-Valley hearing what a great vacation the is to set up a movie and book library Pages had. at Tri-Valley Haven,” he said. mail address and vowed they would She took 45 pairs of the donated Robert first decided to write a Byfield’s Clock Shop Call (925) 736-9165 find a way to send some shoes to shoes with her and gave them to the letter to the nonprofit and made him so he could distribute them to Page’s tour guide. a few phone calls to let them the schools. But about 150 pairs of shoes know of his idea back in August. Since the vacation, Eric made a remain in the Page’s garage. About He then spread the word by put- PowerPoint presentation with pic- 45 pairs will be sent by Pipeline ting notices in his community’s tures from a safari he’d taken there Systems of Concord, who agreed to newsletter, Ruby Hill’s “The to show to his class. ship them for free. Kim Page said Grapevine” and in his temple’s “That was just to get them inter- she’s hoping other local businesses newsletter, Congregation Beth ested,” he said. will help in the effort to get the Emek’s “Hagafen.” After setting He then told them that Kenyan shoes shipped to Africa. They’ve out some empty cardboard boxes students their age couldn’t afford set up an e-mail account, ship- outside his house, at his school shoes and instead went barefoot. [email protected], for anyone and at his church, the donations He asked them to donate shoes they interested in helping. started pouring in, including a big didn’t wear anymore by bringing While Eric has been stocking up contribution of books. them to school, giving other sixth his garage with new, gently worn “I have at least 600 items in grade classes at PMS the same and used shoes, 13-year-old Robert there,” Robert said as he glanced at presentation. Since then, Eric has Lipman has been filling his garage the stacks of bins in his garage. collected 200 pairs of shoes in all with DVDs and VHS tapes that From his birthday/Bar Mitzvah colors, styles and sizes. he plans to donate to Tri-Valley money, he purchased a DVD/video “The kids have been really good,” Haven, a shelter for abused women player that he will also donate to Upscale Resale • New Items Daily Kim Page said. “Every day it seems and their children. Tri-Valley Haven. Accepting Quality Furniture & Accessories • Free Preview we get a bag of shoes.” For Robert, his act of kindness “People were very appreciative Eric said he couldn’t have orga- stems from a Mitzvah project of what he’s doing,” said Robert’s Pick Up and Delivery Available nized the effort without his fifth he is doing after having his Bar mother Karen. “He did it with good grade teacher from last year at Mitzvah—a celebration of when intentions. It didn’t personally cost Valley View Elementary School a Jewish boy turns 13 and crosses him anything; it was more about Furniture and that school and Pleasanton into manhood—in October. the thought.” Middle School’s contributions. The seventh-grader at Quarry Karen Lipman said she and her 2 Convenient Locations “This is so exciting,” he said. “I Lane School said he thought of son have also met some new people Design Consignment feel like I’m doing my part to be a donating films because he is a with Robert’s project. 2415 San Ramon Valley Boulevard good citizen in this country. It’s just movie buff. “It makes me feel good to do this (Next to JoAnn’s Fabrics & Bay Books) a warm feeling that you feel inside He’s also visited the shelter because I’m in a community that San Ramon being able to do this for other before and wanted to help the chil- gives me a lot, so I wanted to give 6891 Village Parkway 925.855.1177 (Next to Post Office) people.” dren there who are less fortunate back,” Robert said. Dublin Coincidentally, the Page’s trav- than he. He plans to drop off the dona- 925.829.1177 el agent that helped them book “They’re very poor, the kids. They tions before Christmas. ■ RESIDENTIAL PACIFIC MORTGAGE Helping People Fulfill the American Dream As a combined mortgage broker and banker, Residential Pacific Mortgage delivers dual service value. Regardless of what type or size of home loan a borrower requires, our experienced Loan Agents can obtain the Right loan at the Right price.

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Pleasanton Weekly • December 15, 2006 • Page 9 LUMBER FOR BUILDING Newsfront DECKING • PLYWOOD • FENCING “The program would link people also be some referrals or a list of that much money. Solar up with how to get the incentives,” providers.” “What we’re doing now is we’ve (continued from page 5) Tinfow said. “You have to submit The use of solar powered prod- priced out the solar systems sepa- a lot of paperwork. This program ucts in buildings is a burgeon- rately from a whole energy pack- ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE would help folks do that; it would ing trend. The state and federal age, allowing people to indepen- It can be a daunting task to try also help folks who are interested governments have padded incen- dently pick different green building IN STOCK • GREAT PRICES and sift through the millions of but don’t know a lot about PV tives to the consumer for going features in the homes,” Hardy said. green building documents. to educate themselves. There will green, including a recently passed “I understand in our later phases initiative by the California Public where we’ve offered that, it’s been Established in 1985 Utilities Commission that will give well received.” Specializing in performance-based incentives Jan. Pleasanton signed off its por- Europe and the 1 for those who use solar systems. tion of the program agreement in LIGHTING South Pacific DESTINATIONS Ponderosa Homes, which is October and Livermore signed off UNLIMTED building The Classics at Ironwood in November, giving Spectrum TRACK LIGHTS and The Estates at Ironwood off Energy the go ahead to develop Busch Road, offers a solar package it. Tinfow said Pleasanton had 1989-C Santa Rita Road • 462-0402 to prospective homebuyers and so been considering the program www.travel-desk.com far, it has been a success. after a couple City Council mem- CST#101368810 The products not only save home bers said they admired the city of owners on their utility bills but also Sebastopol’s solar program. make them feel like they’re doing Tinfow gave a presentation their part to save the environment, on her research findings to the Pleasanton according to Pamela Hardy, manag- council in March and later found We need a graphic designer er of land planning for Ponderosa. out Livermore was considering Real Estate News “There are people who are prag- something similar. They were far- matic and recognize that the addi- ther along in the process, hav- The Pleasanton Weekly and the Danville Weekly is cur- tional cost they spend on the sys- ing already interviewed poten- rently seeking a Full-Time Graphic Designer to help tem—over time, they can wrap that tial consultants and settling on by produce our Tri-Valley community newspapers. into the mortgage, that over time, it Spectrum to develop a program. Gerarda will pay for itself and they see that Pleasanton then decided to inter- Stocking Responsibilities will include both editorial and advertis- in their monthly reduced PG&E view Spectrum and agreed to join ing design. Must have Mac experience, basic production bills,” she said. forces with Livermore. skills and a good design portfolio. InDesign, Photoshop As a home builder, “it’s a com- “It makes a lot of sense to do knowledge is required, Web/Flash experience a bonus. bination of what is appealing to this on a more regional basis than Candidate should be able to work under tight deadlines buyers in this market, providing it just as an individual city,” Tinfow DEALING WITH in a busy environment with attention to detail. Guaranteed at a price that won’t kill them and said. DIVORCE to work hard—but also have fun in a small office with a just recognizing that green building Pleasanton set aside $250,000 dedicated staff. is an important part of the home for the program and the $20,000 What are the tax ramifications construction practice,” Hardy said. cost was deducted from that. The when, because of a formal sepa- This full-time position offers health and dental benefits Initially, Ponderosa offered remaining funds will help imple- and a 401(k) plan—plus the distinction of working for an a complete energy package, but ment the program should the City ration, one spouse moves out of award-winning and ever-growing hometown newspaper. many people didn’t want to spend Council decide, Tinfow said. ■ a home and the other remains, and then the house sells? Is it Please e-mail your resume to Shannon Corey, Art Haugen 12 meeting didn’t prove her dedica- still possible to use the $500,000 Director, at: [email protected] tion to civil service, her track record (continued from page 5) would suffice. She has been on the gains exclusion? board longer than anyone else, start- Yes, but the matter needs to ran the rest of the meeting. Would ing in the joint Amador Valley Joint be approached carefully. If the Haugen not be able to complete her Union High School District in 1979 presidential duties, Kernan would until the districts split and she was couple will file a joint return assume the seat. among the first elected Pleasanton and is still married at the time To honor Haugen’s commit- school board trustees. Her service of doing so, they will almost ment to service, the school board spreads further than the Pleasanton announced an award in her honor. Unified School District as she has certainly be able to take the full The crowd applauded wildly upon also been involved at the county, $500,000 exclusion. hearing the news, and Haugen state and national levels, holding If, however, they file separate was surprised and grateful for the leadership positions in many educa- returns, each will be able to use Thinking about a new sales career? honor. The Juanita Haugen Civic tion organizations. Engagement Award will recognize “She kept the district on the an exclusion of up to $250,000. Let’s talk. her hard work in the community cutting edge in many areas,” They must have jointly owned The Pleasanton Weekly and the Danville Weekly while highlighting individuals and Superintendent John Casey said the property for at least two of continue to expand with opportunities, so we’re always groups of students from elementary at the meeting. “It’s important to to high school involved in civic ser- be civically engaged. That’s what the years before the sale at the looking to strike up conversations with talented sales vice. More details about the award she’s preached to us and drummed time of the sale, and one of the professionals. If you have experience in newspaper sales, will be discussed at the school into us over the years. It warms our two must have used the property or a strong sales background in a similar field, we’d like board meeting next July. heart to be able to have an annual as a personal residence for two to speak with you. Exceptional communication skills, If her strong presence at the Dec. award in her recognition.”■ proficient computer skills, and attention to detail are a of the five years preceding the inmate medical care, serves more sale. Further, if they are sepa- must. We’re a deadline-oriented company, so the ability Prison workers than 310 jails and prisons in 37 (continued from page 5) rated, they must have a court to work accurately and efficiently is highly valued. If states. Last year, PHS was the sub- you possess these qualities, we’re open to explore new ject of an expose in the New York decree that grants one of them possibilities with you. with Oakland-based SEIU United Times regarding health and staffing use of the property. Healthcare Workers-West. conditions in prisons. All of this requires the assis- For future consideration, please email your resume, “People are forced to do manda- “Unfortunately, the same kind tory overtime of 17-hour shifts, 20- of patient care problems that were tance of your attorney and your with cover letter, to: hour shifts,” said Terri Grandlund, documented by the New York tax advisor, though. Make sure Gina Allen President/Publisher a nurse who’s worked at the jail Times are happening here in the you do everything according to Pleasanton Weekly & Danville Weekly for 17 years. “We are dealing with Bay Area,” said Thea Lavin, a com- code. For assistance with real [email protected] diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, munications specialist with SEIU. wounds that are uncared for and Officials with Prison Health estate call Gerarda Stocking at - No phone calls, please - are threatening people’s life. This is Services have repeatedly denied all 846-4000 or visit her website at The Pleasanton Weekly is an equal-opportunity employer. not just passing out a pill. You have allegations against them. www.gerardastocking.com. one nurse trying to take care of 15 According to the county sheriff’s major wounds.” department, Santa Rita Jail houses Gerarda Stocking is the Owner/Broker Employees also want retirement about 4,000 inmates. It is consid- of Stocking Realty. benefits. ered a “mega jail” and is the third Prison Health Services, which largest facility in the state and fifth is the nation’s largest provider of largest in the nation. ■ Page 10 • December 15, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront

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Page 12 • December 15, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly GRAHAM-HITCH MORTUARY 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Dignified Care Phone: (925) 600-0840 & Compassionate Service Fax: (925) 600-9559 OpinionOpinion Since 1891 President Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 19 Publisher Jeb Bing, Ext. 18 EDITORIAL Letters Editor Editorial Thanks from Open Heart Jeb Bing, Ext. 18 Brozosky deserved better Kitchen Assistant Editor Janet Pelletier, Ext. 11 Dear Editor, Staff Writer in leaving City Council The spread you did last week on the Emily Atwood, Ext. 21 Advance Planning Rebecca Guyon, Ext. 31 Holiday Giving Campaign was beauti- Steve Brozosky deserved a better, friendlier send-away ful! Thank you so much for all of your Made Easy Contributors last week from his four colleagues on the City Council, and support. It’s daunting to think that this Kathy Cordova from the general public, for that matter, when he stepped year we’ll have served around 140,000 Call Christine or Deanna Cathy Jetter for a FREE consultation. Jerri Long down after four years of service as a councilman. He left meals up from 127,000 meals last year Michael Miller the council after choosing not to seek re-election to another and somehow the community stays true In-home visits available. Elizabeth Campos Rajs four-year term, which he likely would have won, so that he to our mission by offering their loving Joe Ramirez could run against the incumbent Mayor Jennifer Hosterman support as the need continues to grow. Cybele Ryan Thank you for being a supporter of 4167 First Street, Pleasanton for the city’s top post. He lost, but only by 188 votes, which Open Heart Kitchen. ART & PRODUCTION means that nearly half the voters in the mayor’s contest 1-925-846-5624 Art Director/Operations Manager Carol Beddome thought Brozosky did a good enough job as councilman Crematory Privately Owned Shannon Corey, Ext. 17 Executive Director, & Operated Assistant Art Director to take over the mayor’s reins. Yet, except for the obliga- Open Heart Kitchen FD#429 Ben Ho, Ext. 20 tory, staff-prepared plaque presented by Hosterman to com- Disappointed with city’s Designers mend Brozosky for his service, and 12 minutes of time for cemetery plan Trina Cannon, Ext. 14 Brozosky to thank voters and talk about his accomplish- Steve Bruzenak, Ext. 25 ments, only two spoke publicly about Brozosky’s work on James Greenfield, Ext. 14 Dear Editor , Jason Lind, Ext. 14 the City Council. Councilwoman Cindy McGovern took I wanted to tell you how pleased I ADVERTISING the microphone to thank him for his support of youth pro- was to read your editorial regarding Advertising Manager grams, which have been her passion both on the council the cemetery. I agreed with everything Keep your Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Ext. 23 and previously as a long-time member of the school board. you wrote. I was all for the City of Advertising Account Executive Later, after Brozosky was gone and a new council seated, Pleasanton taking over the responsibil- eyesight Cathy Farrar, Ext. 28 community activist Julie Testa talked tearfully about the ity of the Odd Fellows Cemetery to the point of circulating one of the numer- holiday bright Real Estate Account Executive many projects Brozosky was involved in that helped her, ous petitions to try and convince the Chris Paterson, Ext. 10 the Ruby Hill community where she lives and the city as a city council to take over this responsi- Classified Advertising/Fogster whole. One instance she cited involved the crowded Wheels bility. I was thrilled when the council Sandy Lee, Ext. 24 bus that takes Ruby Hill middle school students to and voted in favor of doing that. Susan Thomas, Ext. 13 from their schools. When one of her sons mentioned this to I was stunned and terribly disap- BUSINESS Brozosky, who was the council’s representative and a board pointed to read the follow-up articles Ad Services member of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority that explained that the city had no Amador Valley Veneta Roberts, Manager, Ext. 16 that operates Wheels, another bus was added to the route to intention of maintaining the ceme- Susan Thomas, Ext. 13 tery as anything other than a Pioneer Optometric ease the overcrowding. Complete eyecare for men, women, Business Associate Cemetery. Those words “Pioneer That’s the kind of councilman Brozosky was. We may teens & children Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 26 Cemetery” sounded nice until I read not always have agreed with Steve Brozosky, and, in fact, the description of pioneer status. Circulation Director supported his opponent Jennifer Hosterman for re-election Happy Holidays from Bob Lampkin, Ext. 41 I think that the council’s decision Dr. Winston and as mayor. Even so, we admired Brozosky for his hard work is an insult not only to the people of How to reach the Weekly as a councilman, serving on numerous committees and Pleasanton who have loved ones buried the Amador Valley 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 public projects. Without his strong efforts, the BMX track there, but to those pioneers who settled Optometric team Pleasanton, CA 94566 this lovely community and who gave Classic & Trend Styled Eyewear Phone: (925) 600-0840 on Stanley Boulevard might still be in the planning stage, Specialized Sports Eyewear where it was stuck for years. His work in successfully their names to our streets and build- Fax: (925) 600-9559 ings. No-Line Varilux Lenses Editorial e-mail: bringing together the council, city staff and the school Diane Haddad Specialty Contact Lens Care [email protected] district to share the cost in rebuilding the playground and Pleasanton & Orthokeratology [email protected] soccer fields at Donlon Elementary School that is now (nearsightedness reduction) Laser Vision Care Display Sales e-mail: Extension would make a under way resulted in part from his determination to add Saturday & Sunday Appointments [email protected] more sports fields in town. He worked with staff and out- ‘cut-through’ city Classifieds Sales e-mail: side consultants to speed up the construction work of the VSP & Other Vision Plans [email protected] Callippe Preserve Golf Course, pushed the right political Dear Editor, Accepted I just read the opinion of Mr. George Medicare Assignment Accepted Circulation e-mail: buttons to raise the city’s allocation for the downtown [email protected] Withers (“Don’t make the same mis- Firehouse Arts Theater to $8 million, and to repeatedly take twice: Stoneridge extension part side with a community group that wanted the city to buy of original planning,” Guest Opinion, Be sure to use The Pleasanton Weekly is published every the deteriorating Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Sunol Nov. 24) about the extensions through your flex-plan Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., Boulevard, which it now has done. Some said his insis- our town. It seems to me that Mr. benefits before 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 Withers is just trying to find faster 12-31-06 Pleasanton, CA 94566; tence on holding a design competition for developing the (925) 600-0840. 318 public acres on the Bernal property slowed the process ways to get out of town. Not taking Dr. Barry C. Winston Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS down. But it worked, with San Francisco architect Michael into consideration that opening another cut-through will only bring more traffic Faculty, UC Berkeley 020407. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed Fotheringham winning the contest and creating a concep- School of Optometry free upon request to homes and apartments from people trying to get to Livermore in Pleasanton. Voluntary subscriptions at tual plan that voters approved by an 87 percent margin on and Tracy where they live, making our Board Certified in the Treatment $30 per year ($50 for two years) are wel- Nov. 7. Reflecting on his accomplishments, Brozosky was beautiful town just a cut-through city. come from Pleasanton residents. skilled at raising the council’s and public’s awareness of of Ocular Disease Subscription rate for businesses Also Mr. Withers did not talk about and for residents of other communities is issues and projects that he thought would make Pleasanton the children that would have to cross Black Avenue $50 per year. a better place to live. We think he did that. We’re just sorry Stoneridge Drive to get to school and Professional Offices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to that only one fellow councilman thanked him for his work the park. The east end of Stoneridge 4450-C Black Avenue, Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite before he left City Hall and only two of the 11.483 voters Drive is all residential and opening it Pleasanton 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. up to more traffic will endanger the © 2006 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. who thought he should be mayor bothered to attend his last children. 925.462.2600 All rights reserved. Reproduction without council meeting. Not a good show for a city that cares. off Santa Rita Road behind permission is strictly prohibited. Donna Wilkinson Lynnewood Methodist Church Pleasanton Pleasanton Weekly • December 15, 2006 • Page 13 CommunityCommunity PulsePulse WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES

City Council Tuesday, December 19, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Police Bulletin • Public Hearing: Pleasanton Downtown Business Pedestrians struck by vehicle Pleasanton man. Both pedestrians sustained inju- Improvement District Advisory Board Report and ries and were transported to Eden Hospital where Budget and Levy of the Assessment for 2007 At 6:45 p.m. Dec. 12, a male and female, both they are listed in stable condition. 18 and from Pleasanton, walked eastbound in the The driver was not injured and alcohol was not • Public Hearing: PUD-93-02-8M/PCUP-181, Michael crosswalk across Santa Rita Road at Francisco a factor. The collision is still under investigation. Callahan, applications for a major modiﬁcation to Street. As they began to cross the northbound Anyone with information regarding this incident the Ruby Hill PUD development plan to allow: 1) the lanes of Santa Rita Road, they were struck by a is encouraged to call Officer Jon Blanchard or construction of an approximately 19,872-square-foot 1998 Cadillac El Dorado driven by an 85-year-old Officer Tom Hansen at 931-5100. event center with a 4,800-square-foot wine tasting facility, and 2) using the existing farming buildings Police Report for wine production, barrel storage and equipment The Pleasanton Police Department -7:39 p.m. in the 7900 block of -8:57 a.m. in the 1100 block of Santa storage, and for a conditional use permit to allow made the following information avail- Stoneridge Mall Road; worth Rita Road the operation of the event center and winery/wine able. Under the law, those charged $50-199 -10:29 a.m. in the 6900 block tasting facility and for alcoholic beverage service at with offenses are considered inno- • Burglary: of Valley Trails Drive; worth less cent until convicted. -7:11 a.m. in the 4800 block of than $1,000 the event center after 10:00 p.m.; and consider the Hill Crest Way; from vehicle, • Vehicular burglary: December 2 Negative Declaration worth less than $50 -8:32 a.m. in the 4000 block of • Assault: -8:39 a.m. in the 1700 block of Cristobal Way; worth less than • Consideration of Grant of Easements to Alameda -12:03 a.m. in the 1100 block of Orchid Way; residential $50 Laguna Creek Lane County Flood Control and Water Conservation Dis- -2:52 p.m. in the 6400 block of -9:05 a.m. in the 11900 block of -1:23 a.m. in the 3000 block of Calle Altamira; from vehicle, Dublin Canyon road; worth $50- trict, Zone 7, for the Mocho Groundwater Demineral- Hopyard Road worth over $400 199 ization Plant Project located on Stoneridge Drive at December 3 December 6 -9:57 a.m. in the 11900 block • Found property: 1 of Dublin Canyon Road; worth Santa Rita Road • DUI: 1 $200-400 • Theft: • Found property: 1 • Possession of marijuana: -1:15 p.m. in the 3900 block of • Theft: Santa Rita Road -1:20 p.m. in the 4300 block of -8:50 a.m. in the 500 block of Housing Commission -4:10 p.m. in the 1600 block of Foothill Road Angela Street; from vehicle, -8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplift- worth $50-199 Thursday, December 21, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. ing, worth $50-200 First Street and Vineyard Avenue -10:30 a.m. in the 1300 block • False identification: Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal • Possession of heroin: of Stoneridge Mall Road; credit -1:00 a.m. in the 4800 block of card fraud -10:10 p.m. in the 200 block of • Recommendation regarding proposed affordable Hopyard Road Kottinger Drive -1:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of housing plan for the Oak Grove project. • Assault: Quarry Lane; worth over $400 December 8 -11:17 a.m. in the 3800 block of -5:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of • Theft: • Recommendation regarding the Countywide Home- Pinot Court Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplift- • Brandishing a weapon: -1:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of less and Special Needs Housing Plan. ing, worth $50-200 Santa Rita Road; stolen car -2:23 p.m. at the intersection • Vandalism: • Review of Process for Additional Review of Amend- of Embarcadero Court and -10:11 a.m. at the intersecton Stoneridge Mall Road -9:00 a.m. in the 5800 block of of Palomino Drive and Bernal ed Condominium Conversion Ordinance and Inclu- Parkside Drive; public, worth Avenue; from vehicle, worth $50- December 4 sionary Zoning Ordinance. $1,000 or less 199 • Threatening phone calls: 1 -10:19 a.m. in the 6100 block of -7:02 p.m. in the 4400 block of • Update regarding the Regional Housing Needs Al- • Theft: Hansen Drive; vehicular; worth Hacienda drive; from building, $1,000 or less location (RHNA) Process -8:35 a.m. in the 3700 block of worth over $400 Boulder Street; vehicle parts, -12:00 p.m. at the intersection of -8:00 p.m. in the 4800 block of worth less than $50 Chabot and Inglewood drives; Bernal Avenue; identity theft public -2:50 p.m. in the 7700 block of • Vandalism: Knollbrook Drive; worth $50-199 -12:10 p.m. at the intersection of -11:19 a.m. in the 5700 block Due to the holidays, City Hall will -6:04 p.m. in the 4500 block of Owens Drive and the BART station; public, worth $1,000 or less of Owens Drive; public, worth Rosewood Drive; shoplifting, $1,000 or less be closed on the following days: worth $50-200 • Assault: • Vandalism: -2:25 p.m. at the intersection of Friday, December 22, 2006 -11:00 a.m. in the 800 block of Thistle Way and Pimlico Drive; -10:30 a.m. in the 3900 block Rose Avenue grafitti of Vineyard Avenue; vehicular, Monday, December 25, 2006 -1:08 p.m. in the 2600 block of -5:08 p.m. in the 3000 block of worth $1,000 or less Becard Court Monday, January 1, 2007 -12:50 p.m. in the 10 block of Mall Lot; worth $1,000 or less -5:05 p.m. in the 2300 block of -6:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of Foothill Lane; residential, worth Stoneridge Mall Road $1,000 or less Mall Lot; worth $1,000 or less • Minor alcohol possession: General Information -12:56 p.m. in the 4100 block of -7:15 p.m. in the 3000 block of Muirwood Drive; public, worth -8:37 p.m. in the 5100 block of Mall Lot; worth $1,000 or less Hopyard Road The next regular Parks and Recreation Commission $1,000 or less • Vehicular burglary: • Possession of marijuana: meeting will be held on January 11, 2007. • Vehicular burglary: -8:27 a.m. in the 5400 block of -8:20 a.m. in the 5700 block of -10:07 p.m. at the intersection of San Juan Way; worth over $400 The January 1, 2007 Civic Arts Commission meeting I-680 and Bernal Owens Drive; worth $200-400 -8:45 a.m. in the 5500 block of has been cancelled. A Special meeting has been • Public drunkenness: December 7 San Juan Way; worth over $400 scheduled for January 8, 2007. -5:32 a.m. in the 5000 block of • DUI: 1 • Under the influence of narcotics: Hopyard Road • Found property: 1 -2:15 a.m. at the intersection The January 3 Human Services Commission meet- • Domestic animal bite: • Theft: of Hopyard Road and Valley ing has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is -10:18 a.m. in the 2300 block of Avenue -2:09 a.m. in the 600 block of scheduled for February 7, 2007. Meadowlark Drive • Possession of marijuana: • Indecent exposure: Palomino Drive; from vehicle -5:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of -1:41 p.m. in the 3100 block of The next regular Youth Commission meeting is sched- -10:15 p.m. in the 1800 block of Santa Rita Road Santa Rita Road Virgin Islands Court; worth less uled for January 10, 2007. than $50 -2:41 p.m. in the 6100 block of December 5 -6:30 p.m. in the 4400 block West Las Positas Boulevard ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • Found property: 2 of Oracle Lane; from building, ACCIDENTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME • Theft: worth less than $50 -9:47 a.m. in the 1900 block of -7:08 p.m. in the 3000 block of December 4 Santa Rita Road; worth $50-199 Mall Lot; from building, worth • 9:50 a.m. - Injury accident at the The above represents a sampling of upcoming -3:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of over $400 intersection of West Las Positas meeting items. For complete information, Thistledown Court; embezzle- • Vandalism: Boulevard and Hacienda Drive including any agenda amendments, please visit ment -7:22 a.m. in the 600 block of • 5:00 p.m. - Injury accident at the www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar -5:45 p.m. in the 1500 block of Palomino Drive; residential, intersection of Sunol Boulevard Stoneridge Mall Road worth $1,000 or less and Mission Drive Page 14 • December 15, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly HOLIDAY SPARKLE `U_ `TQ _QM_[Z

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Pleasanton Weekly • December 15, 2006 • Page 15 Cover Story

olice Chief Tim Neal has been name Year for 2006. P Neal, 52, launched his career as a r graduating from San Jose State University Justice and Administration. He was promote before joining the Mountain View force, wh years, he was hired as police chief in Tracy, l to accept an offer from Pleasanton. Determined to put “a human face” on made community relations a focus of his w cessful Citizens Police Academy and later, He also assigned an officer to work with a Youth Master Plan, which the City Council officers to both high schools as an outreach ents. “As police chief in Pleasanton, my goal teenagers, seniors and all the others—see o wherever they are,” Neal said. “I want them look with pride on us as people and a place needed.” Even as he improved community relation also put his extensive experience to work in from crime and pursuing those who commi successful. During his seven years as chief, crime ha ago, with a population of 45,370, serious cri cies call Part I totaled 1,626, which meant lation were victims on a crime in this cate of 70,650 in the city police force’s coverag dropping the rate to 23.5 people per 1,000. I in 1985 were 33 percent more likely to be 2005. And, the rate is down again during th Neal has also fostered better relations b union, moving quickly when he took over four-day work week of 10 hour daily shifts placing more officers on duty during eveni ment is needed. When he took over seven years ago, Nea change shifts so that most officers work 10 days off each week. Those new hours also evening rush hour and weekend party time problems, again patrolling the busiest street help if trouble occurred. His work with high-tech companies in M experience for the growing technical exper work, and Neal maintains a close relationsh Pleasanton for regular updates of informatio Police cruisers are now equipped with lap

Tim Neal family ability to search databases and communica Officers regularly patrol streets and hotel p check on suspicious vehicles and license pl Neal was just 16 and a student at Cupertin several Santa Clara city traffic officers at an he worked part-time. “I remember Anton Morec, who is now a r how great his job was, with something new Neal said. “I was hooked and decided to mak Although he worked with the park dist Department as an intern, it wasn’t until he was ready to apply for a police job. He w with Vietnam vets filling the ranks, he en When Union City called to schedule an in city on a Bay Area map. Then he got lost Man test. Fortunately, the city manager let him s refused to grant him any make-up time. N anyhow, scored high, and was hired. Within of the police academy in Eureka, where he becam Randy Ulibarri and Michael Holland. Ulib Union City; Holland has just retired as depu “Morec of the Santa Clara police departm never be bored in this job, that every day w been shot at, cussed out and slapped around Year on numerous investigations. I learned quic know what to expect when you stop a mo

Top left - Tim Neal, who was named the city’s Pleasanton Weekly honors top cop his wife Robin (left), daughter Katie, 19, who is Scott, 22. The Neals have lived in Pleasanton f on eve of his retirement police duties in Union City and Mountain View Pleasanton hired him. Chief Neal will retire nex a Property and Evidence Technician for the Fre

Lower left - Not one to miss the local news, C by Jeb Bing Pleasanton Weekly to New York City where his the Statue of Liberty. We ran the photo in July edition. Other readers followed and we have n tos as they take the Weekly along on their glob Robin Neal Page 16 • December 15, 2006 • Pleasanton Weekly Consignment goes upscale!

ed Pleasanton Weekly’s Man of the Dress your Kids in the Best For The Holidays! rookie cop in Union City right after Come in for your Holiday outﬁ ts & Sweaters!! in 1976 with a degree in Criminal ed several times and stayed 11 years Also Toys, Books & Crib Bedding! here he became a captain. After 10 leaving that position two years later Save on our new Hair Bows, Floppy Seats & Kids Clocks! the police organization, Neal has work here, starting the highly suc- Check out our Vintage Dressers & Red Pie Safe!

the Teen Citizens Police Academy. State Police Academy 442 Hartz Avenue a citizens group to write the city’s in Downtown Danville adopted, and has assigned resource Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 to teachers, students and their par- 925.820.4956 has been to make sure everyone— our officers throughout the city and m to drive by the police station and where they can come to get help if Tim Neal (left) joins fellow Police Academy graduates Randy Ulibarri and Michael Holland in September 1976 as they started their police careers with the Union ns with the police department, Neal City department. Ulibarri is now Police Chief in Union City. Holland just retired as aggressively protecting Pleasanton Assistant Chief from the Oakland Police Department. We need a graphic designer it it. His record shows he has been a suspected crack house. There’s a chunk of my right arm that was taken out The Pleasanton Weekly and the Danville Weekly is cur- as steadily decreased. Twenty years when I was shot during a drug bust.” rently seeking a Full-Time Graphic Designer to help mes in what law enforcement agen- Still, Neal made community relations a priority in his police work. While on produce our Tri-Valley community newspapers. 35.8 people per 1,000 in the popu- patrol on Thanksgiving Day in the 1970s, he spotted an elderly woman stand- egory. Last year, with a population ing in the street taking pictures of her family, which was standing in front of her Responsibilities will include both editorial and advertis- ge area, Part I crimes totaled 1,660, home’s garage door. Neal turned on his squad car’s flashing lights, got out and ing design. Must have Mac experience, basic production n other words, Pleasanton residents approached the woman, while her family thought he was going to order her off skills and a good design portfolio. InDesign, Photoshop victims of a serious crime than in the street. Instead, Neal took the camera, had the woman join her family, and knowledge is required, Web/Flash experience a bonus. he first nine months of 2006. took a series of photos that they’ll no doubt remember for a long time. Candidate should be able to work under tight deadlines between his office and the police “That’s how we get people to think better of the uniform we wear and what in a busy environment with attention to detail. Guaranteed to grant the union’s request for a we do,” Neal said. s. That actually helped the force by As a captain in Mountain View, Neal worked with the Shoreline Amphitheater to work hard—but also have fun in a small office with a ing hours when extra law enforce- to curb drug trafficking, which was hurting its reputation as a safe place for dedicated staff. teenagers and families. Since he knew dealers would flee if they or their spot- This full-time position offers health and dental benefits al worked with the Police Union to ters saw cops, Neal had some officers dress as dealers and work the crowds and a 401(k) plan—plus the distinction of working for an hours a day, with three consecutive in search of buyers. Then, uniformed officers rushed with lots of noise and allowed police to double up on the fanfare, handcuffed the “dealers” and hauled them away. It wasn’t long before award-winning and ever-growing hometown newspaper. es when they encounter their most regular dealers decided Shoreline and Mountain View were just too risky to ply Please e-mail your resume to Shannon Corey, Art ts to increase visibility as well as to their trade and moved elsewhere. Director, at: [email protected] Mountain View is also where Neal was picked to serve on Secret Service Mountain View provided seasoned details that guarded presidents Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush and Bill rtise required these days in police Clinton during visits they made to the Silicon Valley. Photos of Neal with the hip with the high tech companies in presidents adorn his office. on, software and equipment. A 26-year Pleasanton resident, Neal and his wife Robin raised their two ptop computers, giving officers the children Scott and Katie here during most of the years he served with the four ate across the city while on patrol. police departments. Robin works as a Property and Evidence Technician for the parking lots, using their laptops to Fremont Police Department. ates. Chief Neal said he is retiring now because he’s reached the eligibility level— no High School when he befriended 30 years on the job and at least 50 years old—in a state retirement system that n El Camino Real gas station where penalizes survivors if the employee dies before retiring. Neal, who has agreed to stay until his successor is on the job, said he may teach once he’s retired, retired police sergeant, talking about and will also continue working with philanthropic and nonprofit organizations. and different happening every day,” Currently, he is vice president of the board of directors of Hope Hospice and ke police work a career.” plans to continue that role. trict and the Santa Clara Sheriff’s “Tim is an exceptional police chief,” said City Manager Nelson Fialho. “In e graduated and turned 21 that he his years with Pleasanton, he developed strong relationships with the com- wanted to work in Santa Clara, but munity, regional law enforcement agencies and the Pleasanton Unified School nded up No. 151 on the wait list. District.” nterview, Neal had to look up the “His ability to foster relationships and introduce innovative programs will be driving there, arriving late for the his legacy,” Fialho continued. “These are programs like the School Resources start taking the exam, although she Officers, DARE, COPPS TV and the use of volunteers to patrol the community. Neal finished ahead of the others He is passionate about Pleasanton and the law enforcement profession. As a n days, he was on the way to a state resident, he cares about protecting and preserving our great quality of life.” EARNING me friends with two other rookies: Former City Manager Deborah McKeehan, who hired Neal in 1999, barri is now the chief of police in agreed. uty chief of police in Oakland. “Tim Neal was the right person at the right time to be Police Chief in 10.5% APY* ment was right when he told me I’d Pleasanton,” she said. “He came to us with a strong background in law enforce- would be different,” Neal said. “I’ve ment and management and he was already an active Pleasanton resident with a d, worked long overnight shifts and thorough knowledge of the city. It made for a very smooth transition as a key Increase your monthly investment income! ckly that in police work you never member of the city’s management team. We’re accepting 401K, IRA, Pension, otorist or burst through a door into “During his tenure Tim can be extremely proud of his role in leading the Police Department to be even more responsive to the community needs and and Cash into our mortgage secured income fund. ideas than in the past,” she added. “He took a particular interest in making police chief in 1999, stands with ($20K min. investment) s holding the family dog Zoey, and the department more youth friendly. He was a solid professional yet brought a for 26 years while Tim commuted to common sense style of policing. His approachability and his sense of humor and then as chief in Tracy before made him accessible to everyone.” xt month while Robin will continue as Fifty applicants submitted paperwork before the Dec. 8 deadline to be Contact David Belleville emont Police Department. considered for the Pleasanton police chief’s job. A recruiting agency is now Please call for more information screening the resumes and holding initial interviews with some of them. The Chief Neal took an early issue of the recruiter’s final recommendations will be sent to Fialho next Thursday. Fialho 408-350-1713 wife snapped this photo in front of and several others will interview the finalists on Jan. 12, with Fialho expected 2000, just six months after our first to announce the selection by mid-January. Three of the applicants hold key *Past return is not a guarantee of future performance (compounded return) now printed hundreds of reader pho- ■ bal travels. positions on the Pleasanton force. Available to qualiﬁed California residents only

Pleasanton Weekly • December 15, 2006 • Page 17 Holiday Fund

The Holiday Fund helps people in our community It’s time to give Valley Humane Society digging new roots Animal shelter outgrew Spring Street facility, will set up temporary portable building until money is raised for long-term center

by Janet Pelletier down the road, it will relocate to the land it mals that were being brought in. roceeds from pet photos with Santa purchased for that facility and set up portables “It’s one of those old buildings where you Claus have helped, but the Valley in the interim. can just clean it and clean it and it still looks P Humane Society is going to need a Previously located at 273 Spring Street, the dirty,” McNelley said. “People would come lot more money to be able to reach its goal shelter had outgrown the dinky 900-square- in and I would find myself apologizing for its of building a long-term facility to house the foot building, Program Director Wendy appearance.” many homeless cats and dogs that are brought McNelley said. Since staff moved out of the Spring Street to them. Valley Humane Society has been in that facility in August, cats and dogs have been Valley Humane Society Valley The humane society recently offered pet pho- While the only animal shelter in Pleasanton building since 1991, but the rundown facility tos with Santa earlier this month to help raise prepares for a new home three to four years just wasn’t adequate for the number of ani- (continued on page 19) money for operating expenses. As of December 12, 2006, 200 donors have contributed $35,610 to the fund. With the 100% match, a total of $71,220 Holiday Fund Donors has been raised for the six 2006 beneficiaries. Individuals Keith & Stacey Kang ...... ** Ajay & Sonal Shah & Family ...... ** Ernie Bridges from Cindy, Alexi & Andrew Bridges...... 100 Anonymous (200) ...... $3,415 Dick & Peggy Karn ...... 100 Steve & Bonnie Shamblin ...... 50 Roger Dabney ...... ** Duffy Aceret ...... 100 Rod & Barbara Kerr ...... ** Joseph Silva ...... 25 Jon & Janet Allen ...... ** Jim & Elaine Keysor ...... 250 Richard & Corrie Simon ...... ** Richard Biggs from Janice & Joe Biggs . . .** Angela Aloise ...... 250 Betty Kirvan ...... 100 James & Shirley Smith ...... 50 Gil McPeak from Bruce & Linda Arthurs . . . . 100 Pamela & David Alpert ...... 100 Jake & Nancy Krakauer ...... ** Jill Anderson & Geoff Southworth . . . . 100 The Lambert Family ...... ** Patrick Spangler ...... 100 Richard Tandowsky Andrew Bailey & Lauren Purcell ...... ** from Eleanor Tandowsky ...... ** Verla R. Becker ...... 30 Bob and Pat Lane ...... ** Mrs. Sally Stock ...... ** Gary Lazarotti ...... ** Beverley Struthers ...... ** Roger Dabney, Ed Kinney John & Phoebe Bell ...... 300 and George Spiliotopolous Chris & Glenda Beratlis ...... 500 Richard Leirer ...... 100 Dan & Beth Thiel ...... 50 from Ken Mercer ...... 150 Mr & Mrs Bielby ...... ** Ronald Lingl ...... 50 Steve & Ellen Thomas ...... ** Thomas S and Mary C Hart ...... 200 Jeb & Jan Bing ...... 200 Jerri & Rob Long ...... ** Sheldon & Vivian Thorson ...... ** Ruth & Jay Chinn ...... 100 Deborah Tomlin ...... ** Bert & Dee Brook ...... 200 Chris & Debbie Look ...... 50 Gene & Keith Storm and William Kolb . . . 300 Cam, Jill, Jake & Claire Lorentz ...... ** Mark & Kathy Tucker ...... ** Ryan Brown & Julie Harryman ...... 100 Tom & Karen Elsnab ...... 100 John & Lisa Loundagin ...... 50 Olivia Vukman ...... 50 Mike & Diana Camplin ...... 500 Robert Meyer ...... ** Walt Lupeika, CPA ...... 100 Janet & Glenn Wenig ...... 100 Linda & Tony Carrozza ...... 200 Lottie & Carl Arndt ...... ** Peggy Magoffin ...... 100 Walter Wensel ...... ** Julie & Miguel Castillo ...... ** Michael Carboni ...... 50 Srikant & Christina Mantha ...... ** Evan & Carolyn White ...... ** Herbert & Stella Chang ...... ** Dan Gabor ...... 100 Violet T. Masini ...... 50 Ralph & Pat Williams ...... 50 Vincent & Sarah Ciccarello ...... 1000 Don Foreman ...... ** Pat & Wendy Costanzo ...... 200 Nancy McGhee & Clayton Newman . . 100 Kristen Winslow ...... 250 Mike Meier ...... 100 Barbara Daniels ...... ** Peter & Diana McIntyre ...... ** Bruce & Cindy Yamamoto ...... ** Helen Martin ...... 100 Lynn Dantzker ...... 250 James & Deborah McKeenan ...... 1000 Jeff and Debi Zentner ...... 100 Mothers/Grandmothers Scott & Erica McNerney ...... 100 Ms. Susan Davis ...... 200 Adeline & Eva ...... 100 Alice Desrosiers ...... 100 The Medeiros Family ...... ** In Memory Of Jean, Joy, Bryn & Paige Doyle ...... 50 The Moffet Family ...... ** Ed Regalado & Rich Thole from Brian Wright ...... 50 In Honor Roy & Cheryl Dronkers ...... 250 Jeff & Kathy Narum ...... 100 Dick Waldron from Virginia Waldron . . . 50 Our mom, Lora from Dmitriy Joel & Linda Ebright ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Gregory O’Connor ...... ** & Lada Kosarikov ...... ** Daryn & Jennifer Oxe ...... 100 Ed Kinney, Walt Wood and Kay Fogarty ...... 200 George Spiliotopoulos Our Treasured Friends Rich & Gloria Fredette ...... ** Norman & Joyce Pacheco ...... 50 from Brad & Sandra Hirst ...... 300 from Frankie & Paul Brooks . . . . 100 Frank Fuentes ...... ** Dorene Paradiso-Carroll ...... ** Mary L. Erickson from A.L. Copher . . . . . ** Hank Gomez ...... 50 Dave & Roz Gamble ...... ** The Pennisi Family ...... ** Irene Baeta from J.M. Teghtmeyer . . . . . ** Liz & Rick Ganji, Tom & Stacey Daggett, Judith Geiselman ...... ** Jerrold & Josine Pentin ...... 100 John Mavridis from Ted Mavridis . . . . . 100 Ben Daggett & Brian Daggett . . . . . ** Terry & Bobby Gillit ...... 100 Bob & Orley Philcox ...... 500 Rick Fatland from Howard Merrill . . . . 100 Roy & D’Aun Goble ...... 100 John & Roxanne Plotts ...... ** Ed Kinney from Jerri Long ...... ** Business or Organization Steve & Jori Grant ...... 100 Andy & Valerie Poryes ...... 100 H.G. Pantages Big O Tires of Pleasanton ...... 200 RJ and Marsha Grimes ...... ** Steve & Kellie Pulido ...... 100 from Jerri Pantages Long ...... ** DeBernardi Development, Bing & Laura Hadley ...... ** Alan & Jean Purves ...... 100 James V. Medeiros Construction & Remodeling . . . . 500 Bernice B. Hansen ...... ** Susan Reid ...... 100 from the Medeiros Family ...... ** Dolls and Ducks ...... 100 Michael & Lorene Herbert ...... 500 The Richwood Family ...... 100 Bob Williams from Mavis Williams ...... ** Foothill Optometric Group ...... 35 Janice Hermann ...... 50 The Ristow Family ...... 100 Leo Stefani from Kimberly Warren . . . . . ** High Tech Connect ...... 500 Garrett & Angela Ramirez Holmes . . . . 25 Herb & Cathy Ritter ...... 50 Elizabeth Little McGilvray Jerry Thorne for Council Committee . . 500 from Anne & Wayne Emery ...... ** Kay & Charles Huff ...... ** Lou & Margene Rivara ...... 500 LawTech ...... 100 Aldo Cassani from Mike & Kris Harnett. . ** Bill Y Cathy James ...... ** Mary & Ford Roberts ...... 100 Madden Charities, Inc...... 2,500 Dr. Edward W. Schlies Tenne and Bob Rogers ...... ** Mission Pipe Shop & Cigars ...... 200 The Jeffrey Family ...... ** from Christopher Schlies ...... 200 Sheri & Chris Scarborough ...... 200 Ponderosa Homes ...... 500 Steve & Bobby Jensen ...... 250 Francis J Condon “The Dude” Marge & Rudy Johnson ...... ** Rose Schoop ...... ** from Brenda Condon ...... 150 Tyco Matching Gifts Program ...... 200 Steven Jones ...... 200 Peter Schulze ...... ** Bobbi Sachs Vic’s All Star Kitchen ...... 250 Jean P. Jones ...... 50 Jerry & Charlotte Severin ...... ** from Bruce & Debbie Parelskin . . .200 Wholesale Autos ‘R’ Us ...... ** The asterisk designates that the donor did not want to publish the amount of the gift.

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Valley Humane (continued from page 18) How to Give Your gift helps seniors, placed in “foster care”—a network of volunteers. There are currently 12 cats and children and others in need three to five dogs being cared for.

“We have this great base of foster families Valley Humane Society Contributions to the to the six agencies listed that are willing to take in animals into their Pleasanton Weekly below. No administrative homes temporarily until they get adopted,” Holiday Fund will be costs will be deducted McNelley said. “There’s always that sense increased by the Tri-Valley from the gifts, which are that we’ve sort of disappeared, which we Community Foundation. tax-deductible as permit- worry about, but we keep our phone number For every $1 contribut- ted by law. open and we keep checking our phone mes- ed, $2 will be donated to This year, due to the sages and keep communicating with people these local organizations. tremendous need of all and we’re out every Saturday showing our Longtime volunteer Joan Gigliati holds a All contributions will go nonprofits, donations will animals for adoption.” kitten that was brought to the animal shelter. directly to programs that be shared equally among While many foster families have stepped benefit Pleasanton and Tri-Valley resi- the six recipient agencies. up to take in cats and dogs, the shelter has socialize and look out to the scenic property dents. Contributions will be distributed For more information call us at 600-0840 had to turn away some animals, which which is located next to the Arroyo. by the Tri-Valley Community Foundation or e-mail [email protected]. has been personally difficult for McNelley, Dogs, which weren’t housed at the old but she added that she is referring people facility due to lack of space, will continue to The following agencies will be supported to other area shelters and animal rescue be put into foster care for the same reason. groups. The long-term facility is expected to be by the Pleasanton Weekly’s Holiday Fund: Staffers hope to move into a mobile mod- much larger than the portable and will have ular building on the newly purchased land at kennels for dogs. • Axis Community Health: Provides medical, mental health, addiction counsel- Nevada Street sometime next month. The permanent facility won’t get under ing and health education services to more than 20,000 patients and clients each year, “The rain is really slowing things down, way for three to four years and by then, the regardless of their ability to pay. An estimated 70 percent have no medical insurance or but we hope to be in by the New Year, current estimated $3 million price tag could are underinsured, including some that have recently lost their jobs and health benefits. which would be really nice,” McNelley escalate with rising construction costs. Call 201-6017 or visit www.axishealth.org. said. “It would be nice to start off 2007 with Valley Humane Society plans to begin its • Firehouse Arts Center: The Cultural Arts Foundation is seeking public contribu- a nice new building.” capital fundraising campaign for that proj- tions of $4 million to complete its funding effort for the downtown Firehouse Arts The portable will be 2,100 square feet ect in a year to two years. Center. The facility, which will renovate and expand the historic old firehouse on and the shelter will be able to double its In the meantime, the society needs money Railroad Avenue, will include a 240-seat theater and art classrooms with emphasis on capacity for cats. The cat area will be called to pay for current expenses, mainly for the school-age students and younger children. For more information on the center, call Kitty City and will allow the felines to coming year to help pay for medical costs. Greg Reznick at 417-2074 or Debbie Look at 846-1007. While figures haven’t been released for next year, the 2006 operating budget was • Open Heart Kitchen: As the only nonprofit free soup kitchen in the Tri-Valley $350,000. area, this service provides nutritious meals for low-income people in the Pleasanton- The Pleasanton Weekly’s Holiday Fund, Livermore area at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasanton and Asbury United Methodist as it has in year’s past, will help the non- Church in Livermore. Visit www.openheartkitchen.org or call 580-1616. profit pay for direct operating expenses such as vaccinations, cat litter and medical • Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center: Located inside the ValleyCare Health care. Many of the animals brought to the Library, it offers personalized reference assistance and access to medical databases, some shelter are injured or have special needs. in other languages, including Web sites and articles, plus books, videos and models. The “The medical care is very expensive,” library has both a librarian and nurse on staff to help with research. Call 734-3315. McNelley said. “A lot of the vets that we • Tri-Valley Haven: Runs a domestic violence shelter as well as a homeless shelter work with are great and they give us dis- for families and a rape crisis center. Its mission is to aid those who have experienced counts but you still have to pay for it some- abuse and offers counseling, a legal clinic and other practical advice. Call 449-5845; how.” 24-hour hotline: (800) 884-8119 or visit www.trivalleyhaven.org. “Valley Humane Society has always been a sort of teeny, grassroots organization and I • Valley Humane Society: This nonprofit group is all volunteers, with the mission think it’s important that the Weekly readers to educate on responsible pet ownership. It assists in rescuing and placing abandoned know that we’re the only animal shelter in or injured animals and operates an adoption center in downtown Pleasanton. It does not the city of Pleasanton right now and we’ve euthanize unless health problems dictate. Call 426-8656. been in this sort of state of limbo so anything they can do to help us out and help Name of Donor ______us get in sooner and more quickly is always appreciated,” McNelley said. Street Address ______Valley Humane Society Valley For more information, call the shelter at City ______State ______Zip ______A terrier participates in the humane society’s 426-8656 or visit www.valleyhumanesoci- Picnics 4 Pets fundraiser held in September. ety.org. ■ I wish to designate my contribution as follows: ❑ In my name as shown above OR: ❑ In honor of: ❑ In memory of: ❑ As a gift for: ______The Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund (Name of person) ❑ Business or organization: ______The Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund was created to provide financial support from our readers for a select group ❑ I wish to contribute anonymously. ❑ Don’t publish the amount of my contribution. of local nonprofit organizations to help alleviate the needs that exist, despite our community’s prosperity. This marks Please make checks payable to The Holiday Fund the fourth year of the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund. It Enclose this coupon and send to: The Holiday Fund, Pleasanton Weekly provides an opportunity to aid local groups at a time when the numbers of those without jobs or with low-paying jobs 5506 Sunol Blvd, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566 and few if any health benefits have increased. The Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund drive could not exist without the help of the Tri- Valley Community Foundation and its generous donors. This will enable us to double your donation and allow your gift of $1 to total $2 to the nonprofits. An added benefit: Neither the Pleasanton Weekly nor the Tri-Valley Community Foundation will take any fees or expenses for administering the fund. One hundred percent of donations go to the intended grantees. The Tri-Valley Community Foundation is located at 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 112, Pleasanton, CA 94588. More information about the Foundation can be obtained by contacting the organization at the above We appreciate your support of the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund and these worthy address, by calling its President David Rice at (925) 734-9965 or through its Web site: www.tvcfund.org. nonprofits. The Pleasanton Weekly will make every effort to publish donor names for donations received before Dec. 31, 2006, unless the donor checks the anonymous box. All donations will be acknowledged by mail.

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classes meet from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. Street. Haag’s work is a on Tuesdays in the upstairs studio variety of original land- Civic Meetings at Triple Threat Performing Arts, 315 scape watercolor paint- Weekend Preview City Council Wright Brothers Avenue. Cost is $4. ings. The public is invited The council meets at 7 p.m. on the Call George Pavel, 447-8020. to view her work during first and third Tuesday monthly at City Parent Education Class regular bank business hours. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The first Parent Education class of the Local Artists Display Work The next meeting is Dec. 19. fall semester runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Pleasanton Art League Public Art Housing Commission Wednesdays through Dec. 20 at the Circuit has made its fall rotation. New The commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Pleasanton Presbyterian Church. The pieces by local artists can be viewed on the third Thursday monthly at City class is designed for parents of young at the Pleasanton branch of Bank of Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. children 2-12 and is ongoing. Parents America, Keller Williams Realty and The next meeting is Dec. 21. may join anytime during the semester. Towne Center Books, all on Main Street; the Pleasanton Chamber of Human Services Commission Widow/Widowers Grief Recovery Class Commerce on Peters Avenue; and The commission meets at 7 p.m. on R.E. Realty Experts on Hopyard Road. the first Wednesday monthly at City This 10-week class for widows and widowers focuses on finding hope and For additional locations, call Lisa Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Davis, 518-4436. The next meeting is Jan. 3. providing support for successful ways to process this significant life event. Library Commission The course is open to all widows and The commission meets at 7 p.m. widowers. Winter enrollments are on the second Thursday monthly at now being accepted. Pre-Registration Fundraisers Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal required. The workbook is $5. Classes Silver Bells Ave. The next meeting is Jan. 11. are held at Valley Community Church, Holiday Donations for Families in Students in the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bell Choir Parks & Recreation Commission 4455 Del Valle Pkwy. Call Linda Need practice for their choral performance 7 p.m., Dec. 17 at the The commission meets at 7 p.m. on Husted, 833-9013. The Amador Valley High School the second Thursday monthly at City Booster’s Club is collecting donations church, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. The Bell Choir will be joined Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. of $5 or more to go to gifts for 26 by the Youth Choir and together the groups will play favorite The next meeting is Jan. 11. families in need this holiday season. Clubs Donations may be left with the school Christmas and traditional music numbers. The church is also Planning Commission receptionist or mailed to AVHS PTSA, hosting a live Nativity production 6:30 p.m., Dec. 16. Call The commission meets 7 p.m. on P.O. Box 37, Pleasanton, CA 94566. the second and fourth Wednesday Horseshoe Pitching 846-0431 for more information. monthly at City Council Chamber, 200 The Horseshoe Pitching Club meets Hyphy 4 HIV Benefit Concert at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Alameda The Hyphy 4 HIV Benefit Concert is an Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is are $7 for adults and $4 for students. benefiting nonprofit organization Hats Dec. 27. County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton event put on by Bay Area High School Ave. Call Martha, 462-4283. Leadership students to raise money Proceeds benefit the soccer programs Off America 8 p.m., Dec. 16. Hats School Board for the Keep a Child Alive organiza- at both schools. Call Curt Gordon, 426- Off America benefits the families of The board meets at 7 p.m. on the Ladies Choice Investment 1540 for more information. American soldiers currently serving in Ladies Choice Investment meets at 7 tion, a nonprofit that delivers anti-ret- second and fourth Tuesday monthly roviral drugs to HIV positive children Toys for Tots Drop Off Afghanistan or Iraq. Tickets are $40 in the district office board room 4665 p.m. on the second Monday monthly and the evening includes a cham- to discuss educational stock selec- and their families in Africa. The event Toys for Tots will be accepting new, Bernal Ave. The next meeting is Jan. features Bay Area hip-hop artists and unwrapped toys for donation from 4 to pagne reception at 7 p.m. Contact 9. tions and investments. Call Jeannie, Sparky George, 855-1950 or thebearf- 846-5106. proponents of the hyphy movement 7 p.m., Dec. 18 at the home of Lonnie Youth Commission and will take place at the Alameda and Marti, 298 Junipero St. Santa [email protected] for tickets and The commission meets at 7 p.m. on Livermore-Amador Valley Garden County Fairgrounds 1 p.m., Dec. 16. will be there from 5 to 6 p.m. and will information. the second Wednesday monthly at Club Tickets are sold at www.inticketing. pose for photos. Appetizers, desserts Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol The Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. com, keyword hyphy. Call Michelle and beverages will be provided. Call Blvd. The next meeting is Jan. 10. the first Tuesday monthly at Alisal Sastri, 963-8990 or e-mail msastri07@ 846-7736 for more information. Elementary School, 1454 Santa Rita hotmail.com for more information. Health Rd. 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Toys for Tots Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker AVHS wind ensemble, wind sym- Camp featuring a Master Class with members. Prepay by the Tuesday Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Valley Dance Theatre will perform phony, symphonic band and jazz B Broadway’s Kristy Cates, who plays prior to the event and the price is offices will serve as official collec- “The Nutcracker” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. ensemble at 7 p.m. Dec. 19. Both Elphaba in the musical “Wicked.” $35. Attendance is limited to 25 tion centers for Toys for Tots from Dec. 16 and 17, and 7 p.m. Dec. shows are general seating. The camp is from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 people. Visit www.b2bpowerex- now until Dec. 15. The location in 19 at the Livermore High School Youth and Bell Choirs Perform at YMCA Camp Arroyo in Livermore change.com or call 201-3410 for Pleasanton is 5980 Stoneridge Dr., Theater, 600 Maple St., Livermore. The annual Christmas Youth Choir and is open to students ages 8-18. more information about membership Ste.122. Call 847-2200 for more infor- Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for and Bell Choir holiday concert will be Call 858-3548 or visit www.youngac- and the event. mation. students and seniors for ground held 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at The Church torstheatrecamp.org to register or for The Art of Storytelling USS Hornet New Year’s Eve Party floor reserved seats; $15 for adults of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, more information. Tri-Valley Writers welcomes storytell- The USS Hornet Museum is hosting and $13 for students and seniors 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. The choirs ers Bobbie Kinkead and Jean Ellisen a New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m. for open balcony seating. Call 243- will perform Christmas favorites and to discuss “The Art of Storytelling” to 1 a.m. featuring music by David 0927 for information and tickets. traditional music numbers. Call 846- and how oral skills complement the Martin’s House Party. Tickets are Group rates available. 0431 for more information. Lectures/ writing process from 11:30 a.m. to $48 for general admission, $65 for Winter Concerts 2 p.m., Dec. 16. An accompanying reserved seating and $95 for premium Amador Valley High School will pres- Workshops luncheon will be held at Girasole reserved seating. All tickets include ent two winter concerts at the Amador Grille, 3180 Santa Rita Rd. Cost is party favors. Food and beverages are Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd. Director Kids & Teens B2B Power Exchange $18 member for Tri-Valley Writers separate. Proceeds benefit the resto- Mark Aubel will lead the AVHS orches- B2B Power Exchange’s next meet- members and $25 for non-member. ration and preservation of this national tra, choir and jazz A ensemble with Young Actors’ Theatre Camp ing will be 7:45 to 10 a.m., Dec. 21 Reservations are necessary. Contact and state historic landmark. For ticket special guest, the Foothill High School The Young Actors’ Theatre Camp is at Mimi’s Cafe, 4775 Hacienda Dr., Fred Norman, Fnorman300@aol. information, call (510) 521-8448, ext. Chamber Choir at 7:30 p.m. Dec. accepting students for the upcom- Dublin. Cost is $40 for non-mem- com for more information or visit 282 or visit www.hornetevents.com. 18. Director Jon Grantham leads the ing “Wicked!” Winter Holiday Break bers, free for B2B Power Exchange www.trivalleywriters.com.

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Live Music HOLIDAY SPARKLE `U_ `TQ _QM_[Z Swing Band at Library The Pleasanton Public Library presents the JB Smooth Sounds Band from 1 to 3 p.m., Dec. 19. Admission is free. Call 931-3400, ext. 37 for more information. Spiritual 12 Steps Through Psalm 23 This 12 Step group discusses how Psalm 23 can help with codepen- dency, addiction and other problem behaviors. This on-going women’s group meets Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at R-Quest, 40 California Ave., Ste. B. Visit www.rquest.org or call 426-0501, ext. 21 for more Join Studio 7 Fine Arts C<9:8:B7:G&HI information. For The Support Lori Bonn 6aa"CVijgVa!;gZh]7V`ZY Groups 9d\IgZVih7dji^fjZ Cancer Support Group Trunk Show The Cancer Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m., every Tuesday at ((*Hi#BVgnHigZZi the ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Thursday, Center, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., 9dlcidlcEaZVhVcidc Ste. 270. Call 933-0107. December 21st Caregiver Support Group .'*)'+"((+) Meetings are held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the second Monday of the 5pm-9pm month for people caring for persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses, at the Pleasanton Senior Entire jewelry line 10% off • New, one-of-a-kind pieces Center Support Program Sunroom, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5389 or Jode, 931-5382, ext. 1. Studio 7 Fine Arts 400 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton 925.846.4322 TV30 www.studio7finearts.com Past Lives, Dreams, Soul Travel Eckankar, a nonprofit organization Hours: Tuesday – Thursday • 10am - 7pm and church based in Minnesota, is Friday, Saturday • 10am - 9pm hosting a show on TV 26 every Friday Sunday • Noon - 5pm at 4 p.m. titled, “Past Lives, Dreams, Soul Travel.” Visit www.eckankar.org for more information. Santa Claus on TV30 Santa Claus will make special Gymnastics IN Pleasanton annual stop at TV30 from 7 to 9 p.m., Dec. 22. Children in the Tri- Valley area can watch this live TV West Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy show on channel 30 and talk to Invites you to a Holiday Open House Santa by calling 462-3030. The show will include visits from Santa December 16-17, 12pm-2pm and his elves, classic holiday car- toons, puppet shows, magic shows and performances by local singers FREE Gymnastic Classes • Pony Rides • Petting Zoo including this year’s “Livermore Michael Gagnon, M.D. Balloon Animals • Magic Show • Stilt Walking Idol.” Ophthalmologist Tri-Valley Sports Final Holiday Refreshments will be served This weekly show covers team and Cornea and Refractive Specialist invidual high school sports in the 12,000 sq foot Facility • State-of-the-Art Equipment Tri-Valley and airs on Channel 30 at • LASIK 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday • Advanced Surface Ablation - LASEK/PRK Recreational, Kindergym, Boy’s and Girl’s, and Sunday. • Corneal Transplantation Foam Pits, Competitive, Trampoline • Cataract Surgery • Dry Eyes Volunteering • Keratoconus Dr. Gagnon did his undergraduate Alameda County Community Food Bank studies at St. Mary’s College in Moraga Volunteers are needed to staff the and his Doctorate of Medicine degree Emergency Food Hotline from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 pm., Monday from Creighton University School of West Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy through Friday. Call (510) 834-3663 Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology or visit www.accfb.org. 1056 Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton Community Service for Teens residency at Wake Forest University, and Open Heart Kitchen’s Ridgeview then spent an additional year of subspecialty 925 846 1010 . www.wcoga.com Commons Senior Meal Program needs 10 to 12 teens (at least 16 training in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at years of age) from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., the University of Utah, Moran Eye Center. Monday through Friday. Job includes serving seniors from the buffet line, In addition to his private practice at Valley EyeCare Center, helping seniors get to their tables, bussing tables, cleaning, etc. Adults Dr. Gagnon is on the Clinical Faculty in the Department of also welcome to apply. Call 580- Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. 1619. Foster Homes Needed Valley Humane Society, 273 Spring Dr. Gagnon will be available to see patients at: St., is urgently seeking temporary homes for rescued kittens, puppies, 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd., 28 Fenton Street cats and dogs. Food and medical Suite 240 Livermore, CA 94550 expenses are provided. Also needed Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 449-4000 are Adoption Volunteer Coordinators (925) 460--5000 and counselors. Call 426-8656 or visit www.valleyhumane.org. Pleasanton Weekly • December 15, 2006 • Page 25 WorshipWorship withwith usus thisthis holidayholiday seasonseason

❄ Trinity Lutheran ❆ ❆ Join Us In Celebration Church of Pleasanton ❆ ❄ December 17th

At our Christmas Eve Services, Everyone is Welcome! ❄ ❄ 9:00 & 10:30 Festival of Lessons & Carols December 21st

4:30pm Family Worship 8:00pm & 10:00pm Festival ❆ 7:00 Service of the Longest Night

❄ ❆ ❆ December 24th

A special service that Candle Light Worship ❄ ❄ ✴❆ 10:30 Special Children's Celebration

celebrates our Savior’s birth The service of Candlelighting

and Adult Worship Service

through the eyes will highlight these ❆ 5:30 Family Service ❄ of a child. Communion Services. ❄ ❄ 8:00 Candle Light Service

❆ 11:00 Communion Service ❆ Lynnewood United Methodist Church

❆ 4444 Black Ave, Pleasanton 1225 Hopyard Road (Del Valle & Golden) ❆ ❄ www.lynnewood.org 925.846.6363 • www.trinitypleasanton.org ❆ 846-0221

Advent & Christmas at St. Clare's Sunday Services During Advent Saturday, December 16, 6:30 PM December 17 Advent 3: Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. LIVE NATIVITY PRODUCTION December 24 Advent 4: Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. only Christmas Eve - Sunday, December 24 “Joy to the World” 5 p.m. Family Service with Children's Pageant and Carols 8 p.m. Festival Service of Christmas with Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 17, 7:00 PM The best Christmas didn't come 11 p.m. Candlelight Holy Eucharist with from a store. It came from God. Chamber Music ANNUAL YOUTH CHORUS Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas Day - Monday, December 25 And BELL CHOIR 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist © 2002 Church Ad Project 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, Pleasanton St. Clare’s Episcopal Church Sunday Services 9:30am and 1pm 3350 Hopyard Road • Pleasanton • 925.462.4802

We Invite you to join us Worship The Catholic Community with us this of Pleasanton Invites you... Christmas Eve To join us in celebrating the Sunday December 24 birth of our Lord and to find 10:30am - Carol Service 4455 Stoneridge Ave., the true joy of the season! 5pm - Family Candlelight Service (925)600-8182 10pm - Candlelight & Carols Service (Corner of Santa Rita & Stoneridge) Christmas Eve Masses SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 Regular St. Augustine Church Resurrection Lutheran Church service hours: 6:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (11:30 p.m.-Adult Choir Musical Prelude) 7557 Amador Valley Blvd. To Know God's Love Sun. 10:30 AM (at 680 Overpass) Dublin 925-828-1580 St. Elizabeth Seton To Make God's Love Known www.fountaincc.org 6:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (11:30 p.m. - Teen Choir Musical Prelude) Christmas Day Masses MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 St. Augustine Church Christmas Season at Valley Community Church 8:00 a.m. (no incense), 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon St. Elizabeth Seton Saturday & Sunday December 16th & 17th Saturday & Sunday December 23rd & 24th 9:00 a.m. (no incense) & 11:00 a.m. Christmas Musical Christmas Weekend Services Worship Services Confessions Saturday 6:00 pm, Communal Reconciliation Service: Saturday 6:00pm Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am Sunday 9:00 &10:45 am Wednesday, December 20 - 7:30 p.m. “A Child This Day” featuring Christmas Carols & Nativity Play St. Augustine Church Featuring Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, Communion Service, Sunday 9:00 p.m. Children’s Choir and VCC Big Band St. Augustine St. Elizabeth Seton Church 3999 Bernal Avenue 4001 Stoneridge Drive Valley Community Church • 4455 Del Valle Pkwy, (between Hopyard & Main) Pleasanton 846-4489 484-5020 925-846-6622 • www.valleycommunitychurch.org http://www.CatholicsofPleasanton.org

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Pleasanton Weekly • December 15, 2006 • Page 29 To have your restaurant listed in this dining directory, please call the Pleasanton Weekly Advertising Department DiningOut at (925) 600-0840 To go Sushi Vinny’s 2 Go Senro Japanese Bar & Grill 4001-S Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, 30 W. Neal St., #110, Pleasanton, 463-0280. Vinny’s 2 Go is the Rose 600-8040. This innovative restaurant Pavilion’s newest authentic Italian res- with its relaxed atmosphere offers What’s for dinner? taurant. Lunchtime favorites include a range of Japanese style from tra- New York pizza slices, meatball sand- ditional to new fusion. It creatively wiches and the popular Mona Lisa features over 60 specialty rolls, as panini. Savory Meals 2 Go and killer well as daily three-item Bento box Tiramisu are available for fast pick lunches and dinner specials. It also up. Order your party trays for special offer a children’s menu and catering. occasions and office luncheons. Visit On Monday nights, enjoy the 52-inch Vinny’s 2 Go for quality, freshness and screen TV and buy one beer, get one great taste! free. Indoor and outdoor seating and a private banquet room make Senro’s the perfect place for lunch, family din- Sports Bar & ners and special occasions. Sato Restaurant 3015-K Hopyard Road, Hopyard Village Shopping Center, Pleasanton, Main Street Brewery 462-3131. Locally owned and oper- 830 Main St., Pleasanton, 462-8218. ated for 18 years with authentic Enjoy freshly brewed ales and a large Japanese cuisine by Makoto Sato. selection of sandwiches and salads. Serving a large selection of sushi with Four TVs with sports all day and a variety of fresh seafood. Also serving evening. Live music every Friday and tempura and teriyaki dishes. Open for Saturday until midnight. Visit our web lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday- site for more info at: www.mainst- Friday; dinner, 5-9:30 p.m. Tuesday- brewery.com Saturday (Friday-Saturday until 10 p.m.). Closed Monday. Pizza Chinese Round Table Pizza 530 Main St., downtown Pleasanton, Blessings Chinese Cuisine 461-0140. Six banquet rooms, origi- 1807 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, nal thin crust or pan pizza, salad bar, 846-6745. A deliciously healthy menu. sandwiches, beer, wine. We deliver. Only the freshest and finest ingredi- Open seven days a week. Awarded ents. Vegetables are steamed and best pizza by Bay Area Parent meats are double trimmed. All meals Magazine and Best Pizza in Silicon cooked to order using only vegetable Valley by the Mercury News. oils. Rated 3.5 in Tri-Valley Herald.

Savory Delights of Northern China LUNCH SPECIALS: Monday-Friday 11:30-2:00 DINNER: Monday-Thursday 5:00-9:30 Friday & Saturday 5:00-10:00 Closed Sunday PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM TAKE-OUT 30 West Angela St., Downtown Pleasanton 925 484 4880 • www.pandapleasanton.com THE PANDA

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Italian Style Spaghetti & Ravioli Family owned for 19 years. Faz is a business lunch favorite and Lunches • Dinners • Beers on Tap • Orders to Go Chinese Szechuan Indian was voted “Best Happy Hour” by the 3059 Hopyard Road #G, Pleasanton, Tri-Valley Herald. Live music, a com- Check out our new website at Janta Indian Restaurant plimentary appetizer buffet and patio www.gayninetiespizza.com 846-5251. Pleasanton’s best-loved 5100 Hopyard, Pleasanton, 463-8773. Chinese restaurant. Family owned dining sets the mood for a delicious Janta has had its grand opening and Mediterranean dinner menu by Chef Open 7 Days 288 Main Street • 846-2520 and run since 1987. Friendly service, is now open for lunch and dinner, delicious food, great prices. Lunch seven days a week. With a seating specials from only $5.25. capacity for more than 200 and a (continued on page 32) Panda Mandarin Cuisine banquet hall, Janta is ideal for recep- 30 W. Angela, Pleasanton, 484-4880. tions and parties. Janta serves food A downtown favorite for more than 16 from the Northern part of India with a years. Family owned and operated. focus on tandooris, biryanis and cur- Every dish freshly made and perfectly ries, and a good selection of breads. seasoned. Lemon chicken a specialty. ",5%!'!6%#,5" Twenty daily lunch specials. Take-out menu. Open for lunch 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday-Friday; dinner 5-9 Mediterranean ±ALTACOCINAMEXICANA² p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5-10 p.m. Faz Restaurant & Bar Saturday. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, 460 0444. Open seven days a week, They’re Back!...Chiles En Nogada... Thai Week-End Seasonal Specialty! Little Home Thai Cuisine 4000 Pimlico Drive, #106, Pleasanton, Come Taste Our 251-9877. Located in the Trader Joe Shopping Center right off I-580. New Lunch First Thai restaurant in Pleasanton to feature live Thai music. For take-out, call ahead or fax order to 251-9881. & Dinner Entrees Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday; 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday. Bistro Regional Street Bistro 6680 Regional St., Dublin, 828-7750, Ext. 6164. A new restaurant serving bistro-style cuisine. The garlic fries are made from fresh potatoes. Live music on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Saturday is prime rib for $14.95. Open Your Hosts Since 1995 Tuesday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5-10 p.m. Joseph & Maricela Barone Barone’s Restaurant • Best Atmosphere Mexican • Best Outdoor Dining Blue Agave Club • Innovative Cuisine • Best Place to Have a First Date 625 Main St., Pleasanton, 417-1224. • Banquets Serves “alta cocina” or high Mexican • Rehearsal Dinners cuisine and features over 200 tequilas. Mole Poblano, Filet Mignon al • Entertainment on Weekends Casual Lunches • Fine Dining Chilpotle, Camarones al Ajillo, and • Full Bar Sopa de Tortilla are sample menu Award Winning Margaritas • 200+ Tequilas items. Owner and executive chef, Alexandro Garcia, a native of Mexico, brings his family’s authentic recipes to 475 Saint John, Pleasanton -AIN3TREET$OWNTOWN0LEASANTON the Blue Agave Club. Casual lunches 426-0987 and fine dinners are served daily in a WWWBLUEAGAVECLUBCOM truly beautiful outdoor garden setting.

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Pleasanton Weekly • December 15, 2006 • Page 31 Chinese Szechuan Dining Out Szechuan Mandarin —No MSG— Faz. Pizza from the wood burning Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, 556-4380. into a Banana Caramel Crunch Love LUNCH SPECIALS oven, salads and luscious pasta of all Bakery Come experience the personal friendly It, in a chocolate-dipped waffle bowl. DINE IN descriptions round out the menu. Faz service where all bakery items are Pick an ice cream cake or pie to take Primrose Bakery FOOD TO GO has a wonderful Sunday brunch and a handmade from scratch. Special home for the family. Our pints, quarts full catering service. 350 Main at West Angela, Pleasanton, occasion cakes include children’s & buckets are great for birthdays, 249-1261. Specializes in cakes for all character and photo cakes, cook- anniversaries or any occasion or party. Banquet Room occasions, including delectable and ies, cupcakes, coffee and espresso. Open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30 Available creative wedding cakes. Primrose Sandy (owner) offers Kreative Kid’s p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 Italian Bakery also features tarts, cookies Klasses. Call for details. Open 8 a.m.- p.m. Closed Mondays Garlic di Pasta and a delightful assortment of pastries 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Closed artistically created in classic and col- Sunday and Monday. We also serve Brown Rice 3037-G Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, 485-4500. Rated “A” by the Contra orful old-European style. The bakery uses only the best and finest French 3059 Hopyard Road #G Costa Times restaurant critic. Voted the best Italian restaurant in the year and Belgian chocolates, and no pre- Ice Cream Hopyard Village @ Valley 2000 by the readers of the Tri-Valley servatives or shortening. The quaint storefront is open Tuesday-Sunday. Pleasanton Herald. Located off the beaten path of Coldstone Creamery downtown Pleasanton in the Hopyard Email: [email protected]. 349 Main St., Pleasanton, 600- Village Shopping Center. Primrose Bakery has been in opera- 9177. Voted Best Ice Cream Store (925)846-5251 tion in Castro Valley for over eight in Pleasanton. Come and choose years. Your hometown “Open Since 1987” your favorite ice cream and mix-in, The Blue Cupcake Bakery & CafÈ and we will create for you a delicious newspaper 7083 Village Parkway just north of creation on the stone. Imagine biting away from home.

Neighborhood Brewpub Holiday Beers on Tap -Gift Cards Available- AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT FEATURING: .EW3PECIALTIES%VERY7EEK San Ramon 3EASONAL6EGETARIAN-ENUS (925) 277-9600 &ULL"AR &EATURING0REMIUM#OCKTAILS 470 Market Place /PEN0ATIO Pleasanton 7EEKEND#HAMPAGNE"RUNCH (925) 426-9600 #HILDREN´S-ENU 3015-H Hopyard Rd. THAT YARN STORE 7164 Regional Street, Dublin 925-828-1327 [email protected] Open Mon - Sat 925.462.9299 349 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton www.hopyard.com www.fontinas.com

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