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NEWS Teen takes plea deal for fatal crash SPORTS Foothill cheer squads shine at nationals TRI VALLEY LIFE ‘The Music Man’ heads to Pleasanton Page 2ÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly AROUND FD #429 LOCALLY OWNED PLEASANTON AND OPERATED SINCE 1891 BY JEB BING Burial & Cremation * Celebration of Life My services include: Services Merger likely to keep Reception Facilities Professional Home Staging Landscape/yard cleanup Advance Planning ValleyCare afloat Made Easy House Cleaning/General Cleanup Garage Sale/Estate Sale alleyCare Health System for a free consultation or in-home visit call will likely merge with a Hauling to donation centers larger hospital group in V Handyman Services/Contractors the near future to provide long- term financial stability and se- *call For Details cure its position as Pleasanton’s community hospital. ValleyCare was established in 1961 and has grown from a small hospital in Livermore into a comprehensive health system with medical fa- cilities in Livermore and Dublin, Deanna Moser 800-319-8991 as well as Pleasanton. Since its beginning, Valley- 925.846.5624 Care has remained not-for-prof- to view our facilities visit: Find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/seniorsrealestatespecialist www.grahamhitch.com it, which means any earnings 25 Years in Real Estate have gone right back into the JEB BING 4167 First Street, CA. BRE # 00979099 health system in new programs, FD#429 ValleyCare CEO Scott Gregerson ® services, equipment and facili- Pleasanton ties. But its ability to continue delivering high-quality health care is threatened by fierce and He also showed a graphic en- growing competition for patients titled, “A crowded dance floor,” and services from larger groups, listing ValleyCare’s formidable increasing medical care costs competitors, including Kaiser and a whopping $86 million in Permanente, Sutter Health’s Eden outstanding debt. Medical Center in Castro Valley, In the last five years, Val- Washington Hospital in Fremont, leyCare has lost an average of John Muir in Walnut Creek and $3.5 million a year, although San Ramon Valley Medical Cen- Scott Gregerson, ValleyCare’s ter, which has just announced an new chief executive officer, is alliance with John Muir to build determined to stop the losses a 9,000-square-foot outpatient next year. clinic in Pleasanton. In remarks to the Rotary Club “The future for ValleyCare is of Pleasanton last week, Greger- going to be within a partnership son, described as one of the best with a major hospital group,” “change” managers in the in- Gregerson said. “Right now, I dustry, said that his predecessor don’t see anybody riding a white Marcy Feit — ValleyCare’s long- horse over the hill to rescue us, time CEO and a change manager but I know that ValleyCare won’t herself, when she took over the be able to go it alone.” failing hospital system two de- Already, ValleyCare has devel- cades ago — was being paid $2 oped strategic affiliations with million a year plus perks when UC San Francisco Medical Cen- she abruptly resigned last Feb- ter and its Benioff Children’s ruary with the blessing of Val- Hospital, UC Davis Medical Cen- leyCare’s board of directors. Two ter’s Cancer Care Network and of her top executives also were Stanford University’s medical earning more than $1 million. center. All three of those medi- They’re gone and, as part of cal centers have expressed an his first actions, Gregerson also interest in expanding into the laid off a number of other em- Tri-Valley. ployees he said weren’t needed. First, Gregerson said, he has Further belt-tightening is con- to “right the ship” at ValleyCare tinuing while he’s on the prowl to restore an adequate revenue looking for a financially strong stream and then leverage that and larger health care partner. improvement to find a manag- Gregerson said Johns Hop- ing/operating/financial partner kins Medical Center in Baltimore to join ValleyCare in continuing came to the rescue of Sibley to serve the community. Memorial Hospital in northwest “We have a great hospital and Washington, D.C., which was we are going to come out of our in a similar financial situation, financial problems and be in far and Sibley today has retained better shape,” he said. “We’ve its identity with more medical been in an unsustainable trajec- services now available in the tory. We have to face the brutal community it serves. reality of where we are.” N
About the Cover Students at Valley View Elementary School in Pleasanton take part in wheelchair relays during morning recess on April 17. The campus received demo wheelchairs for the week from the Wheelchair Foundation, which is presenting the From the Heart awareness campaign in Pleasanton schools. Photo by Jeremy Walsh. Cover design by Shannon Corey. Vol. XV, Number 13 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊU Page 3 B_l[_dj^[bWfe\ Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN bknkho\ehWib_jjb[Wi What is the most unusual thing '"&+(f[hcedj^ that has either happened to you or that you have seen on BART?
Judy Kong M[^Wl[Wb_c_j[ZdkcX[he\_dYec[gkWb_Ó[ZWfWhjc[dji"ie^khhoedel[h Writer I once saw a man standing in his back- >[h_jW][;ijWj[iH[j_h[c[dj9ecckd_jo_iWX[Wkj_\kbfbWY[jeb_l[\ehj^ei[,&!$ yard as my train was passing by. I saw him pick up a rock and throw it at the 7dZ_\oekgkWb_\o"oekYWdb_l[_dj^[bWfe\bknkho\ehWib_jjb[Wi'"&+(f[hcedj^ window of my train car. The window =_l[kiWYWbbWj /(+ )-)#),),WdZm[Êbb[nfbW_dWbbj^[Z[jW_biWdZi[jkfWjekh$ cracked, and the riders were all quite startled, but fortunately, no one was injured. It’s More Than Retirement. It’s Five-Star Fun.
/&&;IjWdb[o8blZB_l[hceh[ /(+ )-)#),), Abbie Love Retired mmm$^[h_jW][[ijWj[ih[j_h[c[dj$Yec Many years ago I was on BART while very pregnant. The car had only one LIC#015601095 available seat. A man shook his finger at me and said, “Uh, Uh, Uhhhh.” He then stole the seat from me! I glared at him until my stop, and as I stepped out onto the platform, I yelled to him, “You must have been raised in a sewer!” Public Notice Adam Pfeffer Mixed martial arts instructor I once witnessed that well-known “Naked BART Acrobat” while I was in the Embarcadero station waiting for Notice is hereby given that ValleyCare Health System (The Hospital Committee for my train. It was an unusual experience. the Livermore Pleasanton Areas, Inc.) is holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, The nudity was an interesting touch. July 23, 2014 at 7:00 pm at ValleyCare Medical Center, Cafeteria, 5575 W. Las I guess everyone’s got to have a gimmick. Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. The Board of Directors of ValleyCare Health System unanimously ratified the Nominating Committee’s selection of candidates for the five Board positions to be Ansar Muhammad elected at the annual meeting of its corporate members. The Board’s nominees for Medical receptionist the 2014–2017 term are as follows: Recently my friend’s grandmother had the door close on her leg as she was Jim Summers Livermore Seat getting out of the train. She sued BART and won a settlement, even though she Dale Kaye At-Large Seat had no broken bones, but just a lot of John Yee, MD Physician Seat A (incumbent) bruising and swelling. Marty Inderbitzen Pleasanton Seat (incumbent) Alcina Wegrzynowski At-Large Seat (incumbent)
A corporate member may also be nominated by petition submitted before 5:00 pm Sara Chen on Friday, May 23rd to the Secretary of the Board, signed by twenty-five (25) or more High school student members of the Hospital Corporation. The petition should contain the written consent I was trying to get home from the of the candidate and designate which area he/she is representing (Pleasanton, Lake Merritt stop in Oakland once and someone gave me wrong direc- Livermore, At-Large, Physician). tions, so I took four different trains, Petitions should be sent to Secretary, Board of Directors, ValleyCare Health System, trying to get home, and I ended up in Richmond. c/o Marketing Department, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, CA 94550.
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Page 4ÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Driver takes plea deal for fatal crash Vote for lookalikes Pleasanton teen pleads no contest to manslaughter for cyclist’s death The photos of the 10 final- ists for the Mother-Daughter BY JEREMY WALSH Diana Hersevoort, 58, was pronounced dead Hurley asked Hall while reviewing the proposed Lookalike Contest in honor Pleasanton teen has accepted a plea deal at the scene. Joe Hersevoort suffered a broken agreement in Alameda County Superior Court of Mother’s Day are set to be in the criminal case stemming from a leg in the crash. in Pleasanton. posted today at www.Pleasan- Ahigh-speed crash on Foothill Road that Wearing a yellow jail uni- The teen defendant answered with, “Yeah.” tonWeekly.com. killed a Dublin bicyclist last June. form, Hall was wiping tears Members of the Hersevoort family, as well Visit the website to cast Cody Matthew Hall pleaded no contest April from his eyes and rubbing as relatives and supporters of Hall, were in the your vote for the mother and 17 to felony vehicular manslaughter in connec- his face as he sat at the de- courtroom last Thursday afternoon, and some daughter(s) you think look tion with the death of cyclist Diana Hersevoort. fense table waiting for the sobbed as the judge accepted the teen’s no con- most like each other. Voting Hall, 19, also admitted a special allegation of court proceedings to begin test plea and found him guilty of manslaughter. will close on May 1 at 6 a.m. causing great bodily injury to Hersevoort’s hus- last Thursday. The prosecution and defense agreed to a pris- The first-place winners will band, Joe, during the afternoon crash June 9 Hall had faced a murder on sentence of nine years — the upper term of receive $50 plus four tickets near Golden Eagle Way. charge for Diana Hersevoort’s six years for the manslaughter count and three to the Alameda County Fair; Authorities allege Hall was speeding at more death, and he was set to com- Cody Hall more years for the injury allegation. The murder second-place prize is $25 and than 80 mph and trying to pass another vehicle plete a preliminary hearing in count, along with a count of reckless driving two Fair tickets. Check online across double-yellow lines before losing control the case last Thursday afternoon, before agree- causing serious injury, were dismissed as a result and in the May 9 Pleasanton of his car and striking the couple, who were out ing to the plea deal. Weekly to see if your favorites for a traditional weekend bike ride. “This is what you want to do?” Judge Joseph See PLEA DEAL on Page 7 won. Poll workers sought 8th annual Alameda County is looking for poll workers to run the upcoming June 3 statewide Drug Take- primary election in Pleasanton and at other county polling Back tomorrow places. People who are bilingual Pleasanton, Dublin, Alameda and speak English as well as Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, County participating Vietnamese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer or Korean are particu- leasanton and Dublin are joining Alameda larly needed. County in a program tomorrow that en- Bilingual poll workers can be Pcourages the public to take unused pre- U.S. citizens or lawful perma- scription drugs to law enforcement agencies for nent residents of the U.S. with safe disposal. a green card who need to pass a In this free and anonymous program, poten- fluency assessment and attend tially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted a training class prior to Election prescription drugs will be collected for destruc- Day, officials said. tion. The program is being run in conjunction Poll workers earn between with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. $110 and $190, with bilingual RANDY MONTOYA Residents can drop off tablets, capsules and all poll workers making extra. Though seen here looking at data on a computer, Sandia National Laboratories’ Ann Speed spends much other solid dosage forms of prescription medi- Prospective poll workers can of her time studying humans. A cognitive psychologist by training, Speed’s work is aimed at quantifying cations, with no questions asked. Intravenous apply by contacting the Reg- human behaviors, an expertise highly valued and funded by the Department of Homeland Security’s solutions, injectables and syringes will not be istrar of Voters’ Office at rov_ Transportation Security Administration. accepted. [email protected] or In Pleasanton, items for disposal can be (510) 272-6971. dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby Sandia helps TSA agents make of the Pleasanton Police Department, 4833 Ber- EBRPD grant nal Ave. The drop-off is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. An East Bay Regional Park security decisions at airports Representatives from Mothers with a Pur- District wetlands project was pose will be at the event to assist and share among five restoration projects ‘Human element just “We know that expectations have an impact relevant information with the public. For more in the Bay Area to receive grants as important as hardware,’ on how people make decisions, and that the information, contact Pleasanton Police Sergeant totaling nearly $5 million from actual rate of target items in a sample can also Penelope Tamm at 931-5100. the U.S. Environmental Protec- researcher says impact decision making,” Speed said. “So we Dublin Police Services’ annual “Take-Back tion Agency on Tuesday. designed an experiment to independently test Initiative” also will take place from 10 a.m. to The EBRPD’s Breuner Marsh BY JEB BING the effects of expectations and threat rates.” 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Dublin Civic Center on Restoration project, which re- recent Sandia National Laboratories study Though she can’t reveal specific details from Dublin Boulevard. For more information, call ceived $1.5 million from the offers insight into how a federal transpor- the study, Speed said some mitigations based on the Dublin Police Crime Prevention Unit at 833- EPA, aims to create and restore Atation security officer’s thought process their findings likely will be rolled out to airports 6670 or visit www.dea.gov/ 164 acres of wetland and up- can influence decisions made during airport across the country. The Alameda County District Attorney’s office land habitat at Breuner Marsh baggage screening, findings that are helping the “It’s really exciting to know that your work also is participating in the program with free, along the Point Pinole Regional TSA improve the performance of its security has had that kind of impact,” she said. confidential and safe disposal stations available Shoreline in Richmond. officers. Sandia has a long history of research and de- between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Kaiser Oakland, Grants awarded to the five The TSA-funded project, led by Sandia re- velopment for homeland security needs, includ- 3801 Howe St. and the Alameda County Family projects ranged from $500,000 searchers Ann Speed and Kiran Lakkaraju, fo- ing breakthrough tools and technologies such as Justice Center, 470 27th St., both in Oakland; to $1.5 million. The projects cused on the impacts on threat detection when oxide detection devices. The labs’ human behav- Alameda Kaiser medical office, 2417 Central are funded under EPA’s San transportation security officers are asked to ior studies are less well-known, though Sandia Ave., Alameda, and at the Hayward Hall of Jus- Francisco Bay Water Quality switch between the pre-check and standard pas- has about two dozen researchers with expertise tice, 24405 Amador St., Hayward Improvement Fund. senger lanes. The pre-check lanes, introduced in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. “Locally and nationally, this event serves a vital recently, speed passengers through considerably “More and more around the labs, people are public safety and public health need,” said DA faster, since pre-approved passengers are not starting to realize that the human element can Nancy O’Malley. “We encourage all Alameda Coun- Corrections required to remove shoes or items from their be just as important as the hardware, software ty citizens to look through their homes and safely The Weekly desires to correct carry-on bags. or engineering,” Speed said. dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medi- all significant errors. To request The research project assessed whether TSA’s TSA has funded much of Speed’s Sandia work cation. This is an important step in reducing the a correction, call the editor airport security officers experience cognitive since 2009, with other funding coming from the alarmingly high rates of prescription drug abuse at (925) 600-0840 or email: impacts when switching from the pre-check [email protected] lane to a standard lane, and vice versa. See SECURITY on Page 6 See TAKE-BACK on Page 7 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊU Page 5 NEWSFRONT
Valley Humane Workbench Hardware celebrates cancels garden tour downtown opening today 4th store in chain because of drought offers much more than Director still hopes participants hardware will donate to organization BY JEB BING The Valley Humane Society participate in the garden tour can Fred Nichandros will formally has canceled its annual Hidden still donate to the Valley Humane cut the ribbon at noon today to Gardens of the Valley tour sched- Society online at www.valleyhu- open his newest Workbench Hard- uled for later this spring because mane.org or in person at the ware store in downtown Pleasan- of current drought conditions. adoption center, 670 Nevada St. ton. “Promoting a fundraiser which in Pleasanton. The facility’s hours The 11,000-square-foot former encourages participating garden- are Tuesday through Saturday Domus kitchen and home acces- ers to excessively water their yard from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sories store at 652 Main St. will sell in preparation, and requires simi- Donors who contribute at least the usual assortment of hardware lar use of water for tour attendees $25 toward the Garden Tour can- merchandise, from small nails to to obtain like results feels irre- cellation will receive a compli- electric drills. sponsible,” said Melanie Sadek, mentary copy of the 2014 Wine “But with this larger store, we’ll JEB BING executive director of the Pleasan- Country Critters calendar while also offer barbecue grills, lawn fur- The newest Workbench Hardware store will hold its grand-opening event ton-based Humane Society. supplies last and will be entered niture, more paint and decorating downtown today. The Hidden in a drawing for supplies and much more,” he said. brought shoppers from throughout Valley. Gardens tour ‘We know it is a $100 Petco gift Called Workbench Main Street, the Tri-Valley who liked the Domus Fred Nichandros said he grew up has been a major card. That drawing the new store is Nichandros’ fourth merchandise. with hardware store blood in his fundraising event the most will take place on hardware store, with one at Valley Workbench has 45 employees, veins, but tried his hand at com- for the organiza- responsible or around May 15. Plaza at Santa Rita Road and Val- including 10 hired to serve cus- puter programming in the early tion, raising well Though the ley Avenue and two others, one in tomers at the new Main Street 1980s before joining his father’s over $100,000 decision for the water needs of Castro Valley and another in Pat- store. business full-time in 1985. He and since its inception dogs and cats aren’t terson. Nichandros’ father John started wife Anne live in Castro Valley and in 2006. community we necessarily signifi- When he decided to lease the for- Workbench in Dublin in 1969 to have a son, Eric. It also has been cant compared to a mer Domus space, Nichandros talk- provide supplies for his contract- Nichandros said the Main Street a favorite of gar- serve.’ normal household’s ed to Margaret Smith, who owned ing business. He then switched to store will stay open later than the den enthusiasts, Melanie Sadek, needs, Sadek sug- and operated Domus. He decided a career as a hardware store owner, one at Valley Plaza, at least until 8 giving participants Executive Director gests steps can be to stock many of the housewares moving the Dublin business to the p.m., and will be open seven days an opportunity to Pleasanton Humane Society taken to help con- and cookware that attracted shop- Valley Plaza site in 1970. He still a week. N tour the private serve water, even pers to her store, which has already helps operate the store in Castro backyards of 10 that used for pets. Pleasanton homes each year to For example, she said, don’t gain useful tips and inspiration bathe pets more than once a City launches new ‘Mobile Citizen’ app for their own yards, as well as month, unless advised different- to simply enjoy the beautifully ly by a veterinarian. When bath- Pleasanton residents can use smartphones landscaped offerings. ing, try to use a sink or bathtub Now, the organization will where water can be contained, to alert city staff to non-emergency problems have to find other ways of deal- thereby requiring that less be ing with a budget shortfall of used. If an outdoor water source The city of Pleasanton has droid or Apple smartphone. alert the municipal departments $10,000-$13,000 this year. is available for animals, such as launched Mobile Citizen, a web- “This app empowers the public about non-emergency incidents or “This was a tough decision, a hose bib attachment that al- based application that allows users to become a part of the solution potential problems. The informa- made after careful thought and lows them to lick it when thirsty, and residents to notify city staff when it comes to the expedited tion, including a photo and exact consideration,” Sadek said, “but make sure it is secure and not about maintenance issues or prob- repair of non-emergency related GPS location, is then automatically we know it is the most respon- leaking. lems they encounter. maintenance issues that they might sent to the city’s service request sible decision for the community “Even the smallest water-sav- These notices could include come across,” said Daniel Smith, system. we serve. We are hopeful we can ing measures can have a signifi- roadway potholes, graffiti, broken director of the city’s Operations Alameda County and Pleasanton make up this lost revenue in cant effect on overall conserva- water sprinklers, clogged storm Service Center. staffs have tested the program and other ways.” tion,” Sadek added. N water drains, streetlight outages, Developed by MaintStar of Ir- are the first government organiza- Those who were planning to — Jeb Bing and more. vine, the Mobile Citizen app al- tions to launch the use of Mobile The Mobile Citizen app can be lows cities to better connect with Citizen. N downloaded at no cost to any An- residents and allow them to quickly — Jeb Bing
how such pressures influence a se- ware that allowed her to present by Sandia’s Human Studies board, is required.” SECURITY curity officer’s decisions. Does the about a thousand images of bag- TSA officials and the Department of “They also need to possess the Continued from Page 5 supervisor stress speed and quantity gage to the TSA officers. The im- Homeland Security privacy office. ability to keep passengers calm of passengers and baggage screened? ages were captured by actual AT-2 The success of the work has led and compliant while performing Department of Homeland Security’s Or is the supervisor more concerned X-Ray scanning machines used at directly to additional TSA-funded the tasks required by the standard directorate. with accuracy of the found threats? airport checkpoints. efforts, including a current project operating procedure,” she added. From 2009-10, Speed’s colleague With image resolution, the ques- The experiments involved statis- that explores how long officers can In addition to the increased level Andrew Cox spearheaded an ex- tions are similar: How do the vary- tical analyses of how effectively the look at scanned images before their of attention that TSA is giving to periment that analyzed what hap- ing degrees of image resolution officers identified prohibited items performance starts to degrade due Sandia’s research, Speed said other pened when security officers got affect the decisions of security offi- that are found in some of the im- to fatigue or other factors. organizations have taken notice as advice from expert peers on wheth- cers charged with detecting threats? ages. The analyses were performed Another project aims to under- well. Sandia recently signed a mem- er carry-on bags contained threats. Does image resolution slow activity with up to 200 TSA officers. stand the attributes airport security orandum of understanding with Speed led the experiment and a at the X-ray station? Does it im- “This kind of data collection officers bring to their jobs prior to the Allen Institute and continues second project that independently prove accuracy? and analysis can tell us how of- training that may influence their to explore opportunities with the manipulated supervisor emphasis This earlier work on TSA su- ficers are making their decisions, ability to perform duties other than Department of Defense and oth- on accuracy or throughput, as well pervisor emphasis, Speed said, in- their accuracy, and the rate of the X-ray examination of bags. ers. An external advisory board of as image resolution of screened formed some of the mitigations false alarms,” Speed said. “We’re “TSA’s security officers serve distinguished scholars, cognition baggage, and the impact of each on developed as a result of the recent capturing and analyzing their re- many purposes, each of which re- scientists and others has repeatedly security officers’ decision-making. lane-change study. sponses and decision times in dif- quires different kinds of commu- acknowledged that Sandia has a dif- The study focused on whether Data are the bread and butter ferent operational environments. nication skills,” Speed said. “For ferentiating capability in this area. higher resolution reduces the ef- of human behavior studies, she In the end, the data inform us and instance, there are duties like com- “There is no other place that fects of supervisor pressures on se- added. As she does with all of our customer about the factors municating with passengers about can do what Sandia can do in the curity officers by helping them feel her TSA projects, Speed used sev- that impact officers’ accuracy.” things to divest, such as laptops or area of human decision-making in more certain of their decisions. eral computers for the lane-change The work, Speed adds, was and liquids, and communicating with high-consequence threat scenari- More specifically, the study asked study, machines loaded with soft- is always reviewed and approved passengers in the event a pat-down os,” Speed asserts. “We are it.” N
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SGT. LEIGH RIDGERS Police officer Aaron Fountain stands next to a new Ford Interceptor SUV. New era in police vehicles rolls into Pleasanton Fuel-saving Ford Interceptor SUVs replacing V8 gas guzzlers The Pleasanton Police Depart- pervisor in the field. The SUV also ment’s marked patrol car fleet is offers increased safety with side im- transitioning to an entirely new era pact airbags, a feature not offered in of police vehicles. the sedans. Most significant about this tran- “The Pleasanton Police Depart- sition is the look of a modern SUV, ment is staying with the traditional said Police Capt. Eric Finn. look of black and white patrol ve- “After several months of officers’ hicles, and we believe the SUV will test driving both the Ford Inter- offer even greater visibility in the ceptor sedan and its SUV, it was community, although it may take determined that the SUV provided some time getting used to SUVs everything the officers were looking with light bars and push bumpers,” for in a patrol vehicle,” Finn said. Finn said. He added that the era of the Squad cars in the current fleet 4.6-liter V8 gas guzzler is out and are mostly 2008 and 2009 vehicles. the 3.7-liter V6, offering 16 to 21 The department deferred the pur- mpg, is in as the city and police chase of several vehicles over the 25% department begin purchasing only last few years as a cost-saving mea- fuel-efficient vehicles. sure and took the mileage up on The sedan and SUV are mounted the existing fleet to over 120,000 on the same chassis and therefore miles in some instances. offer the same handling and ma- The department will replace 12 neuverability. However, Finn said, vehicles this fiscal year with the the SUV has far more room for remaining fleet being replaced over the equipment requirements of the the next 12 months, Finn said. N modern day police officer and su- — Jeb Bing OFF
lane, causing the sedan to hit both PLEA DEAL Hersevoorts before striking a pole. Continued from Page 5 Authorities originally charged Hall with vehicular manslaughter of the agreement. in late July, but the charge was BULK Hall’s sentencing is scheduled upped to murder on Aug. 14. for May 30, at which time a judge The prosecution alleged the teen would decide whether to approve had a documented history of exces- the agreed-upon prison term. The sive speeding and boasted about NUTS, CANDIES, GRAINS AND MORE! case has been forwarded to the his high-speed drives on social Alameda County Probation Depart- media, including one post in which ment for a pre-sentencing report he reportedly claimed to be driving and recommendation. 140 mph on Interstate 5 and said, Prosecutor Sharon Carney and “I can’t control myself.” Hall’s attorney, Timothy Rien, each Hall’s preliminary hearing began declined to comment following the on April 2 with several prosecution proceedings. witnesses testifying. The hearing Investigators said Hall’s 2004 was then postponed for more than 26 & 27 Dodge Neon was traveling at 83 two weeks, and it was scheduled to mph, more than twice the posted continue last Thursday afternoon. EXCLUDES BULK TEA, BULK COFFEE & BULK HERBS. PLEASANTON STORE ONLY. speed limit of 40 mph, on June The Foothill High graduate re- 9 when he tried to pass another mains in custody at the county jail, vehicle using a two-way, left-turn where he has been housed since lane. He reportedly lost control being charged with murder in mid- 580 while attempting to get back in his August. N Stanley Blvd. Santa Rita Rd.
languish in home cabinets are high- Vineyard Ave. TAKE-BACK ly susceptible to diversion, misuse Continued from Page 5 and abuse. 1st St. Vintage Hills Shopping Center According to the 2010 National 3550 Bernal Avenue and addiction in our community.” Survey on Drug Use and Health, Bernal Ave. Pleasanton, CA 94566 During the last seven Take-Back more Americans currently abuse events, nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs than use co- 925-621-7660 prescription drugs were turned in caine, hallucinogens and heroin Open Daily 8am-9pm Sunol Blvd. at more than 5,300 sites operated combined. Studies show that a 680 by the DEA’s state and local law majority of abused prescription enforcement partners. drugs are obtained from family and The initiative is aimed at ad- friends, including from the home www.newleaf.com dressing a vital public safety and medicine cabinet. N public health issue. Medicines that — Jeb Bing Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊU Page 7 CLOCK REPAIR Timely Service Edited by Jeb Bing, [email protected] Free Estimates Business News Free Pick-up & Delivery in Tri-Valley Dublin Rotary hosting ‘Top Chef’ charity Byfield’s Clock Shop Call (925) 736-9165 Annual event at Mercedes-Benz showroom in Pleasanton Sunday The Rotary Club of Dublin will Kerry, Elephant Bar, Garre Cafe, by Better Days, a local classic and host its popular “Top Chef” charity Handles, Eddie Papas, A Tasteful alternative rock cover band. A si- event again this year from 5-8 p.m. Affair, Posada and Stacey’s Cafe. lent and live auctions also will be this Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Breweries taking part will be held. Carol Ann Browning Dealership in Pleasanton. Eight Bridges, Working Man, Alta- Funds raised from this event will Dec. 27, 1945-April 11, 2014 The annual event draws more mont Beer Works and Jack’s Brew- benefit Hope Hospice and the Dub- than 300 people to sample wine ery. Cinful Delight and Nothing lin Rotary Club. and food from the Tri-Valley. The Bundt Cakes also will have their Sponsors for this year’s event Carol Ann Browning of Pleasanton, Ca. died on region’s top wineries and brewer- bakery goods at the event. include Mercedes-Benz of Pleas- April 11th, 2014. Carol was born in Bethlehem, Pa. ies team with local restaurants and Tickets are now on sale and anton, El Monte RV and California on December 27, 1945 to the late Orval and Florence chefs to create exciting food and can be purchased at the Top Chef Custom Carpets. Bauder. Carol graduated from Penn State University drink pairings. website, www.topchefdublinrotary. The Rotary Club of Dublin was with a BA in Liberal Studies in 1967. She taught High Wineries taking part in this year’s org or from members of the Dublin named 2013 Organization of the School English in Bucks County, PA before relocating event include Singing Wine Maker, Rotary Club. Single ticket prices Year by the city of Dublin. It was to California with her sister Betty. She married Orville Bent Creek, Bodegas Aguirre, are $45 per person or $350 for chartered in 1971, and includes Harry Browning in 1972; they moved to Pleasanton in McGrail, Rodrigue Molyneaux, Pat table of eight. local businessmen and women and Paulsen Vineyards, Thomas Coyne, In addition to the food and wine professionals as members. 1976 and have been residents since. Carol is survived by Garre, Ehrenberg Cellars and Not- pairings, local breweries and des- The club is part of Rotary District her husband, her brother’s Dave and Dean Bauder, her tingham. sert companies will be sampling 5170, which is comprised of more children Rusty Browning and Mike Browning, and her Restaurants and chefs participat- throughout the evening. Musical than 53 clubs and 4,000 members in granddaughter Ashley Browning. ing include Coco Cabana, Chef entertainment will be provided the East Bay and South Bay areas. N
PAID OBITUARY Why disability insurance is critical Everyone should check Robert L. Nethery efits kick in, will carve out any The longer the waiting period coverage while they can SSDI benefits you receive, and cap before benefits are paid, the lower the monthly benefit amount and the premium. Thus, if you have Robert L. Nethery, “Bob” to BY JASON ALDERMAN maximum payout period (often as enough sick time and savings to friends and family and “Bobbie” to Most people understand why little as two years). wait 120 days before payout, your his grandchildren, died in his home having life insurance is a good Thus, even if your employer pro- premiums will be significantly less in Murphys on April 8, 2014. He idea: Nobody wants to leave their vides basic LTD, you might want to than for a 60-day waiting period. was 84. survivors in a financial lurch if they purchase additional coverage. Just Some policies only provide ben- A member of the Illinois National were to die suddenly. be prepared: LTD insurance can be efits for two years, while others pay Guard, in 1952 Bob was activated But what if you suffer an acci- expensive. Yearly premiums may until your normal Social Security dent or illness and don’t die, but cost 1 to 3% of gross income, de- retirement age. Most cover some- during the Korean War and spent rather, become severely disabled? pending on plan features, your age where in between. The shorter the time at Camp Cook in Lompoc, CA Could you or your family make and whether you have preexisting term, the lower the cost. before being deployed to France. ends meet without your paycheck, conditions. Many plans exclude preexisting His time in California inspired him possibly for decades? First, see if you can buy supple- conditions, mental health or sub- to return here after his honorable Although most people are entitled mental coverage through your em- stance abuse issues. discharge from the Army in 1953. to Social Security disability insurance ployer’s plan. Its group rate will be For an additional fee, policies with (SSDI) benefits if they’ve paid suf- cheaper than an individual policy a “future purchase option” allow you He was employed by Safeway ficient FICA payroll taxes over the and you probably won’t need a to increase coverage as your wages Stores for 27 years, ending his tenure as the store manager in years, the eligibility rules are extreme- physical exam. Or see if any pro- rise, without having to take another Pleasanton in 1979. He was then self-employed selling solid ly strict, applying can take many fessional or trade organizations you physical or rewrite the policy. waste management and recycling equipment before retiring to months, and the average monthly belong to offer group coverage. Check whether the benefit payout Murphys with his wife Jackie in 1994. benefit is only about $1,150. If not, you’ll have to buy an indi- amount is fixed or if cost-of-living Bob was a devoted Rotarian, recently a member of the Arnold So what are your other disability vidual policy. A few of the things to adjustments are made periodically. club and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a past president and coverage options? Many companies keep in mind: The latter type is more expensive provide sick leave and short-term * The younger and healthier you but offers better protection against lifetime member of the Amador Valley High School Boosters. disability coverage to reimburse are, the lower the premiums you’ll inflation if you’re disabled for many He was a member of Free and Accepted Masons of California, employees during brief periods of be able to lock in. years. Ophir Bear Mountain Lodge #33, Murphys, CA. He was also a illness or injury. Some also provide * Some policies won’t pay benefits Bottom line: If you became seri- member of Forest Meadows Men’s Golf Club and the Murphys long-term disability (LTD) insur- unless you can’t perform the duties ously disabled it could easily wipe Mark Twain Branch #140 of SIRS where he served as Big Sir in ance that replaces a percentage of of your own occupation, while oth- out your savings and put your 1997. pay for an extended period of time. ers specify that you must be physi- family in financial jeopardy. Before Bob was an active member of Foothill Community Church in But employer-provided LTD cally unable to perform any job you actually need it, investigate plans usually replace only about That coverage is much cheaper. what disability coverage you al- Angels Camp. He was Pastor Dave’s minister of humor and it was 60% of pay, and the money you * Look for a “non-cancelable” pol- ready have and what other options his honor on Veterans Day Sunday to welcome the congregation receive is considered taxable in- icy, which means the insurer can’t are available. N and share a piece of patriotic history. come, further lowering your ben- cancel or refuse to renew your Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial Bob was an avid golfer and skier. He and Jackie enjoyed efit’s worth. Plus, such plans often policy, or raise the premium if you education programs. Follow him on Twit- traveling to many golf and skiing events with friends, family, and have a waiting period before ben- pay on time. ter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney. fellow Rotarians. He loved life and loved to laugh. His greatest joy came from having all of his children and grandchildren Dippin’ Dots opens Sunday in Stoneridge Mall together. He is survived by his wife, Jackie, of 48 years, sons Tom (Peggy) National retailer known using his background in cryogenic franchise at Stoneridge Mall is of Fairfield and John (Lori) of Pleasanton, daughters Nancy (Larry) technology to produce the prod- owned by Ash Goyal, and is located of New York, NY, Kathy of Fremont, and Kimberly (Blake) of for tiny ice cream beads uct. inside Berry Delight on the lower Westminster, CO, 10 grandchildren, and siblings Shirley, George Since then, the product has level in the Nordstrom wing. (Roberta), Dorothy, and sister-in-law Marlys. Dippin’ Dots will open a Pleasan- been sold at county fairs and Jones will be at the grand-open- ton store Sunday in the Stoneridge some retail stores throughout ing festivities, where customers will A red, white, and blue patriotic Celebration of Life will be held Shopping Center, offering a new the country, with Jones recently receive free Dippin’ Dots from 11 at Foothill Community Church, Angels Camp, at 10:30 AM on variety of frozen treats with tiny named by Ernst & Young as a a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. May 10, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet “Entrepreneur of the Year” final- Dippin’ Dots come in a variety of be made to Christian Family Learning Center (CFLC) PO Box and flavored ice. ist. Dippin’ Dots are manufac- flavors, including top sellers cook- Microbiologist Curt Jones first tured in Paducah, Ky. ies ‘n cream, Oreo, banana split and 880, Angels Camp, CA 95222. PAID OBITUARY introduced Dippin’ Dots in 1988, The Pleasanton Dippin’ Dots rainbow ice. N Page 8ÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Opinion
Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY YOUR TURN Weekly The Pleasanton Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or issues of local interest. PUBLISHER 1st Wednesday returns Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words and guest opin- Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 ion pieces up to 500 words with a short bio to editor@Pleasanton- Weekly.com. Include your name, address and daytime phone num- EDITORIAL May 7 with focus ber so we can reach you. We reserve the right to edit contributions Editor Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 for length, objectionable content, libel and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be accepted. Tri Valley Life Editor on families Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a Dolores Fox Ciardelli The 1st Wednesday street parties will kick off their summer granting of permission to the Pleasanton Weekly and Embarcadero Associate Editor run May 7 with a Cinco de Mayo theme but without the popu- Media to also publish it online, including in our online archives Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 111 lar Beer Garden that attracted hundreds of celebrants and also and as a post on Town Square. Contributors served as a fundraiser for the Pleasanton Downtown Association For more information contact Editor Jeb Bing at (925) 600-0840. Jay Flachsbarth, Cathy Jetter, and the Rotary Club of Pleasanton, which handled the set-ups. Jerri Pantages Long, Mike Sedlak, Nancy Lyness It’s unclear how many joined in the fun at 1st Wednesday just for the food and more than 100 vendors offering merchandise ART & PRODUCTION and services, but the Beer Garden was always packed during the Design Director Code of ethics Shannon Corey entire three-hour party. PDA Director Laura Olson made the decision to turn the Beer The Pleasanton Weekly seeks to adhere to the highest level of ethical stan- Assistant Design Director dards in journalism, including the Code of Ethics adopted Sept. 21, 1996, Lili Cao Garden space in the parking lot at 530 Main St. into a family- oriented and pet-friendly “Entertainment Garden” with a band by the Society of Professional Journalists. To review the text of the Code, Designers please visit our website at www.PleasantonWeekly.com. Linda Atilano, Rosanna Leung, and ample seating “where you can kick back, relax, eat and have Paul Llewellyn, Kameron Sawyer fun.” She said the PDA will give those interested in an alcoholic ADVERTISING beverage a list of places in downtown that offer those kinds of Multimedia Account Manager refreshments. THE PARKVIEW EXPERIENCE Mary Hantos, Ext. 222 “Our goal has always been for the community to enjoy gather- Account Executive ing and celebrating at our downtown events,” Olson said. “But Karen Klein, Ext. 122 after listening to feedback from many people and in an effort Real Estate Sales to keep 1st Wednesdays a wonderful, family-friendly event, Carol Cano, Ext. 226 we have decided to no longer serve beer and wine during 1st Ad Services Manager Wednesdays.” Jennifer Lindberg, 650-223-6595 We defer to Olson’s good judgment, but the move will likely BUSINESS curb some of the enthusiasm for 1st Wednesdays. Still, with a Business Associate new family-focused sitting area and music for dancing and listen- Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 ing, the street party might bring renewed interest from parents Circulation Director who stopped attending the event because of the drinking crowd. Zachary Allen, Ext. 141 A cordoned-off area for families was added to the Beer Garden Front Office Coordinator several years ago, but that space was far from the bandstand, Sierra Rhodes, Ext. 124 adding more criticism from those objecting to the sometimes HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY rowdy crowds in the area reserved for alcoholic beverages. Phone: (925) 600-0840 Besides the new Entertainment Garden, the PDA also is ex- Fax: (925) 600-9559 panding its Farmers Market this year, moving it closer to the Editorial email: heart of the event and giving shoppers an additional summer [email protected] [email protected] day to buy fresh produce in downtown Pleasanton. 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Turning the wheels Story and photos by Jeremy Walsh
tudents in Pleasanton and other parts of the Bay Area are learning valuable Slessons about physical and mental disabilities through a burgeoning awareness program. By placing wheelchairs on local campus- es and providing educational information to school leaders, the Wheelchair Foun- dation’s From the Heart schools project Wheelchair aims to raise awareness about disabilities in the world, inform local students about issues faced by people with disabilities and project generate funds for people in need of wheel- chairs. “We want it to be a lot more than a aims to fundraiser,” said Don Routh, one of the volunteers spearheading the foundation’s effort. raise “I’m just as excited about raising aware- ness about mobility,” Routh said, adding that he enjoys helping students realize, awareness, “It’s OK to be in a wheelchair, (and) you shouldn’t be afraid of people in wheel- chairs.” funds Awareness campaigns like From the Heart have held special meaning for Routh for more than three decades. in local “I’ve been an advocate for people with disabilities ever since my son was di- agnosed (with cerebral palsy) at 1 year schools old, which would be 34 years ago,” said Routh, a retired business executive from San Ramon. “He’s my inspiration.” With the help of his adult son Josh — who uses a wheelchair — and friend and Pleasanton business owner Bill Wheeler, Routh coordinates with the foundation and education leaders to present the From Valley View Elementary School student Lindsay LeBlanc takes her turn during wheelchair relays the Heart program at 48 Bay Area schools, at morning recess on April 17. Dozens of students, and even a few teachers, got in on the act. primarily in the Pleasanton and San Ramon Valley school districts. “This has been a wonderful service- Students also got the chance to maneu- straight their lines were. learning project for our students in that ver themselves in wheelchairs or watch “That’s not fair,” one girl said. not only do students help raise funds for their peers do so, as well as take part in Most of Dehl’s fifth-graders struggled wheelchairs, but they also have tremen- targeted lessons. to cut shapes, like stars and diamonds, to dous learning opportunities directly related their liking. to academic subjects,” said Parvin Ahmadi, “This is impossible,” a student said. Pleasanton schools superintendent. Another followed with, “I can’t do this.” To date, schools involved in the project ‘It’s OK to be in a And a third child added, “The heart (shape) have raised about $65,000, putting orga- is the hardest because of the curve.” nizers more than three-quarters of the way At the end of the exercise, Dehl — to the goal amount needed to bring 560 wheelchair, (and) you who taught most of the morning from a wheelchairs — two shipping containers’ wheelchair — debriefed with her students, worth — to people in need in Costa Rica shouldn’t be afraid of asking them to reflect on their experience and Honduras this summer. completing the activity despite physical “The From the Heart schools project people in wheelchairs.’ difficulty. has certainly exceeded our expectations,” “Did it change who you were as a per- said Eva Carleton, director of operations —Don Routh, son?” she asked. “Did it change how smart for the Wheelchair Foundation. “While From the Heart you were?” we are very appreciative of the funds that volunteer The class responded with a resounding, Valley View fifth-grader Nicole Brownen, are being raised to provide wheelchairs to “No.” sitting in her class’s demo wheelchair, cuts those in need, we are even more excited “You didn’t change the person you were out a shape using her non-dominant left about the awareness that is being raised.” In her fifth-grade class, Valley View because of how well you cut,” Dehl told hand, part of an ability-awareness lesson Pleasanton’s Valley View Elementary teacher Jessica Dehl had her students cut her students. highlighting fine motor skills. School was one of two local campuses to out four shapes outlined on a piece of Having wheelchairs on campus for a gain first-hand experience last week, being paper, but told them to use the scissors week was unique for the children at Valley provided with demo wheelchairs for stu- in their non-dominant hand — an exer- View, as there are currently no students dents and staff to use. cise aimed at making the students think who regularly use wheelchairs enrolled at “I myself sat in a wheelchair and tried to about the impact of having diminished fine the school, according to Cruz. get around the campus,” Valley View prin- motor skills. From the Heart offers a variety of per- cipal Rafael Cruz said on April 17. “Looks Dehl gave her students a 10-minute time sonal experiences to students and teachers easier than it actually is.” limit and said they’d be graded on how alike. Page 10ÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly COVER STORY Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation
TH JUNE6 ANNUAL RUN 1 SUNDAY 2014
HOOK & LADDER 5K 10K KIDS FUN RUN Start Time: 8a.m. 5K and 10K (Check-in: 6:30a.m. to 7:45a.m.) Place: Wente Vineyards - 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, CA 94550 Benefits: The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 that supports: Injured and Fallen Firefighters, Burn Foundation and Local Charities in the Tri Valley. Course: The 5K is a run/walk that is 50% paved and 50% dirt road, and is stroller friendly. The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% paved road. Strollers are not allowed in the 10K. Both runs travel through Sycamore Grove Park and are very flat with only one hill on the 10K. No dogs. The Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run (for ages 12 & under) will take place at Wente Vineyards at 9:30 a.m. Finisher ribbons, ice cream and fire prevention material for all kids.
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Or maybe you’re thinking about planting one this year. There’s nothing quite like a rich and fully organic fertilizer Above: Fifth-grade teacher Jessica Dehl taught from a that comes from making your own compost. Nearly 20% wheelchair during the morning of April 17. of the materials that you put in the trash are compostable, Left: The recess relays were a popular event at Valley making it a cost efficient and environmentally-friendly View last week. option to consider. Check out the tips here and visit stopwaste.org to learn more about the benefits of Mary Shelton, San Ramon Valley schools superin- composting. Your garden will love it! tendent, said she was proud to have schools across her district experience From the Heart this year. “It is a unique opportunity for our community to Compost Now for a Summer Garden create awareness with our students around global mobility issues while raising awareness with these With spring right around the corner and a summer garden on your mind, here are some tips for composting like a pro! same students about the need for mobility in the world,” Shelton said. “This project impacts our stu- 1. Save your kitchen scraps and add them to the compost pile, they are dents tremendously while making a tangible differ- typically high in nitrogen. Egg shells, coffee grounds, fuits and vegetable ence in the world.” peels and scraps are all outstanding materials to add to your bin. Nearly every public school in Pleasanton and the 2. Keep your compost aerated! If you are composting with a tumbling San Ramon Valley participated in the project this composter, make sure you turn it whenever you add new materials. If school year, with only two from each district not you use a non-tumbling compost bin, be sure to mix up the contents taking part, according to Routh. Treeview Elemen- so that the pile gets oxygen and can break down effectively. tary School in Hayward and Oakland’s Skyline High 3. If you are composting with a compost pile, bigger is often better Jennifer Gonzalez, speech pathologist at Valley School (Routh’s alma mater) were also involved. because heat builds up with a big pile. You don’t want to exceed more View, plans to deliver wheelchairs in Honduras Eight schools, including six in Pleasanton, took than about 3 feet by 3 feet though. this July with Wheelchair Foundation reps and five part in the program last year. 4. Don’t let the compost completely dry out. A compost pile needs moisture teachers from Pleasanton’s Lydiksen Elementary Routh said he hopes to have 50-60 Bay Area to keep the composting process active. School. schools participate next school year, and then “ex- “I look forward to the experience and actually pand it significantly” starting in the 2015-16 term. 5. Don’t let compost get too wet so that it gets soggy and smelly. Just as doing the wheelchair distributions at the different Disability outreach in local schools goes beyond too dry is bad, too wet is also something to avoid. locations,” Gonzalez said. the From the Heart project, according to Routh, who 6. Too much of any one material will slow down the composting process. The Valley View fundraiser, which ends on has helped organize fundraising basketball games In general, it’s good to keep a mix of green and brown material when Wednesday, has generated just over $3,000 to date, at San Ramon Valley High (on Tuesday) and Monte composting. Cruz said. Vista High (May 6). —Compostguide.com Vintage Hills Elementary School in Pleasanton has The schools’ basketball programs will play against raised the most money per-student thus far, with an the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program’s average of $8.55 per pupil, Routh said. Junior Road Warriors wheelchair basketball team, The campus to raise the most money overall to starting at 7 p.m. on the respective nights. Tickets date is Gale Ranch Middle School in San Ramon, are $7 for adults and $5 for students. which collected just over $7,500 in late February Founded by Blackhawk developer, businessman and early March, according to school counselor Lori and philanthropist Kenneth E. Behring in 2000, the Olson, who helped lead From the Heart at Gale Wheelchair Foundation aims to create awareness Ranch. about physical disabilities and deliver wheelchairs “I decided to lead ours because I actually have to those in need throughout the world. To date, the a sister in a wheelchair, so I know how important foundation has delivered or committed 951,323 the cause is to provide wheelchairs for people wheelchairs worldwide, according to its website, that don’t have them in other countries. In some www.wheelchairfoundation.org. countries people are confined to their beds, and To learn more about From the Heart and other ef- don’t have access to an education because of it,” forts by the Rouths and Wheeler, visit their website, she said. called “Del Corazon,” at www.del-corazon.org.N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊU Page 11 Sports Foothill cheerleaders compete at nationals Varsity, JV prove competitive in more difficult divisions
The Foothill High School com- week to work on and perfect ad- petition cheer squads returned vanced tumbling skills and stunts. from Southern California proud of Making finals was our goal. To their success at the United Spirit place in the top 5 with the na- Association (USA) High School tion’s best, was the cherry on Spirit Nationals competition held top. I couldn’t be more proud of March 28-30 at the Anaheim Con- these amazing athletes,” the coach vention Center. added. Foothill’s varsity team competed Varsity show cheer includes the morning of March 29 in the Amanda Arnold (captain), Ken- small varsity show cheer advanced zie Curran, Sarina DeJoy, Michelle division preliminaries, and, while French, Morgan Greenup, Morgan having a few slips in its routine, Leone, Amber Marquez, Brie Mor- the team earned enough points to rissey, Jordan Robinson, Taylor advance to finals. The preliminary Sanchez, Anika Simons and Nata- field included 15 of some of the lie Wright. nation’s top teams, with only seven The JV team competed the after- advancing. The feisty Falcon team noon of March 29 in the large in- gave a solid performance at finals termediate division preliminaries, March 30 to earn the fifth-place with 11 teams competing and the FHS trophy. top four advancing to finals. The Foothill’s JV cheer team (above) and team advanced, then performed a varsity cheer team (right) earned near flawless routine on March 30 top-five finishes at the USA Nationals ‘I’m extremely at finals, bringing home the third- held in Anaheim last month. place trophy. proud of this “We knew we had our work cut out for us when we moved up to a and continuing through nationals team for accepting more difficult division,” said coach in March. The Falcons traveled Nancy Jefferies. “The girls had to more than 3,100 miles this school the challenge to push themselves and work hard to year to compete successfully at perfect every skill. It didn’t come five regional/state competitions compete in the easy but the end result at nationals where they honed their skills and was amazing. We are so proud of collected an impressive array of most difficult them and what they accomplished awards on the road to nationals. division, advanced.’ this season.” DeJoy is the head coach for JV show cheer includes Cassidee Foothill’s nationally ranked cheer Kim DeJoy, Banks, Kailyn Coleman, Heather squads and the varsity squad. She Foothill cheer coach Collins, Kate Crawford, Michelle is assisted by Cheryl Holy, varsity Cyr, Jenna Edsen, Karina Galvez, choreographer Jasen Aldridge and Kiley Grundstrom, Anna Hen- JV squad coaches Jefferies, Megan “I’m extremely proud of this drickson, Gina Hoecker, Emila Moore and Jenessa Dyke. team for accepting the challenge to Janda, Kelly Jefferies, Emma Loll, Foothill athletes must fund compete in the most difficult divi- Maddy Maas, Carly Marceau, 100% percent of their program sion, advanced,” said coach Kim Grace McKeag, Kya Millerstrom, costs, so Foothill competition DeJoy. “Seven of the 12 girls are Sara Moore (captain), Katie Red- cheer is grateful for the support of new to the varsity team this year, ing, Allie Sanchez and Noelle Vis- the many sponsors who helped to so to move up in this division was caina. defray expenses and get the teams a huge commitment.” The competitive cheer season to USA Nationals. N “This team practiced five days a lasts 10 months, starting in May FHS PREP LINE-UP April 25 April 29 May 1 Monte Vista May 7 ■ Swimming: 4 p.m., Amador at Foothill ■ Boys Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Amador at ■ Boys Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Amador at ■ Boys Volleyball: 6 p.m., Amador at ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., Granada at Amador Livermore Monte Vista Monte Vista May 3 ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., San Ramon Valley at ■ Girls Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Monte Vista at ■ Girls Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Marin Catholic ■ Softball: 4 p.m., Foothill at Granada Foothill Amador at Amador ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., Foothill at Granada ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., Amador at San Ramon Valley May 8 ■ Boys Volleyball: 6 p.m., De La Salle at ■ Boys Tennis: 3:30 p.m., Foothill at ■ Amador/Foothill Track and Field: 4 Amador Amador p.m., Amador Valley Dual (EBAL) ■ Amador Track and Field: 8 a.m., ■ Boys Volleyball: 6 p.m., Amador at Sacramento Foothill ■ Boys Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Foothill at ■ Boys Volleyball: 6 p.m., Granada at ■ Softball: 4 p.m., Carondelet at Livermore Amador Amador ■ Softball: 4 p.m., Foothill at Livermore ■ Girls Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Carondelet at May 5 ■ Girls Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Livermore at May 2 ■ Softball: 4 p.m., Amador at Monte Foothill Foothill ■ Girls Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Monte Vista at Vista ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., De La Salle at ■ Softball: 4 p.m., Foothill at Carondelet Foothill ■ Swimming: 4 p.m., California at Amador ■ Softball: 4 p.m., Amador at Livermore May 9 Amador ■ Boys Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Amador at May 6 California ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., Amador at Monte Vista April 30 ■ Boys Volleyball: 6 p.m., California at April 26 ■ Girls Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Amador at ■ Girls Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Amador at Amador ■ Foothill Track and Field: 9 a.m., James ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., Amador at Livermore California Foothill Logan Invitational ■ Boys Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Foothill at ■ Boys Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Monte Vista at ■ Softball: 4 p.m., San Ramon Valley at ■ Boys Lacrosse: 7 p.m., Foothill at ■ Diving: 9 a.m., Amador Valley Diving California Foothill Foothill Amador Invitational ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., Foothill at De La Salle ■ Girls Lacrosse: 7:30 p.m., Foothill at ■ Softball: 4 p.m., Granada at Amador ■ Baseball: 4 p.m., Foothill at Livermore
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Castlewood team wins PGA tourney CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Northern California Section of the Professional Golfers’ Associa- Tri-Valley Aquatics swimmers (l-r) Grant Yap, Wolfgang Lachance, Farel Harimawan, Cole Reznick and Patrick Ren were tion of America has announced that the team of PGA head profes- among the 11 team members who participated in 42 events at the Far Western Championships held at Morgan Hill the sional John Hughes and amateurs Lou Silveira, Surendra Mistry weekend of April 12-13. and Gary Schuitemaker of Castlewood Country Club won the 2014 NCPGA Movers, Shakers and Moneymakers Tournament with a final score of 97. ÃÌÀiÊ ÌiÊ Ü>ÃÊ £\ä°ä£]Ê >`Ê iÀÊ The one-day event, held April 14 at Blackhawk Country Club-Lake- Tri-Valley swimmers ÓääÊLÀi>ÃÌÃÌÀiÊÌiÊÜ>ÃÊÓ\Îä°Î£Ê side Course (par 72) in Danville, paired a PGA professional/appren- UÊÀ`>Ê,iâV]Ê£Ç]Êi>Ài`Ê>Ê«iÀ- tice with a general manager, golf course superintendent and amateur Ã>Ê LiÃÌÊ Ê Ì iÊ ÓääÊ LÀi>ÃÌÃÌÀiÊ excel at championships player for a day of networking and golf. Pictured (l-r) are Schuitemak- swimming a 2:24.25. er (board member), Emmy Moore Minister (honorary PGA member, UÊ >iLÊ 7>}iÀ]Ê £Ç]Ê LÀiÊ ÌÜÊ not a member of the team), Hughes (PGA head professional) and 11 Aquatics team xÈ°ÈÇ]ÊÓääÊL>VÃÌÀiÊÊÓ\ä{°£Î]Ê Ìi>Ê ÀiVÀ`ÃÊ Ê Ì iÊ £ääÊ LÀi>ÃÌ- Silveira (course superintendent) from Castlewood Country Club. members swim £ääÊLÕÌÌiÀvÞÊÊxÈ°£x]Ê>`ÊÌ iÊÓääÊ ÃÌÀiÊ>`ÊÌ iÊÓääÊLÀi>ÃÌÃÌÀi° Ê Ê Ó\äÇ°xÓ°Ê >V >ViÊ «>Vi`Ê UÊ/ iÊÌi>Ê>ÃÊ >`ÊÃÌÀ}Êà Ü- in Morgan Hill Ì ÊÊÌ iÊ£ääÊL>VÃÌÀiÊv>ð }ÃÊÊÌ iÊÀi>ÞðÊ/ iÊÓääÊi`iÞÊ competition UÊ iÊ ,iâV]Ê £Î]Ê LÀiÊ >Ê Ìi>Ê Ài>ÞÊ Ìi>Ê >`iÊ Õ«Ê vÊ >V >Vi]Ê ÀiVÀ`Ê ÃÜ}Ê Ì iÊ £ääÊ LÀi>ÃÌ- >ÀiÊ >À>Ü>]Ê iÊ ,iâVÊ Tri-Valley Aquatics had 11 team ÃÌÀiÊÊ£\ä{°Ê >`Ê*>ÌÀVÊ,iÊV>iÊÊÌ À`Ê>`Ê members participate in 42 events at UÊ ,i}ÃÊ >V >Vi]Ê £È]Ê LÀiÊ ÃÝÊ i>Ài`Ê>ÊÌiÊvÊ£\{È°nn°Ê/ iÊÓääÊ the Far Western Championships held team records, qualified for finals in vÀiiÊÀi>ÞÊÌi>ÊvÊ,i]ÊÀ>ÌÊ9>«]Ê at Morgan Hill the weekend of April six events, and earned a sectional iÊ ,iâVÊ >`Ê >V >ViÊ V>iÊ 12-13, with the following results: championship time. His sectional in fifth place and earned a best UÊ ,Þ>Ê ,`Ã]Ê £ä]Ê LÀiÊ Ìi>Ê µÕ>vÞ}Ê ÌiÊ vÊ xÓ°äÓÊ Ü>ÃÊ Ê ÌiÊvÊ£\Îx°{ä°Ê/ iÊ{ääÊvÀiiÊÀi>ÞÊ ÀiVÀ`ÃÊ Ê LÌ Ê Ì iÊ ÓääÊ vÀiiÃÌÞiÊ Ì iÊ£ääÊvÞ°ÊÃÊÌ iÀÊÌi>ÊÀiVÀ` Ìi>ÊvÊ9>«]Ê,i]Ê iÊ,iâVÊ>`Ê Ó\£x°ä®Ê >`Ê Ì iÊ xääÊ vÀiiÃÌÞiÊ LÀi>}ÊÌiÃÊÜiÀiÊÊÌ iÊxäÊvÀiiÊ >V >ViÊ V>iÊ Ê vvÌ Ê «>ViÊ >`Ê x\xÓ°n®° ÓÓ°£Î®]Ê£ääÊvÀiiÊ{n°Ç®]ÊÓääÊvÀiiÊ i>Ài`Ê>ÊÌiÊvÊÎ\ÓÇ°ä° UÊ 7v}>}Ê >V >Vi]Ê £Î]Ê i>Ài`Ê £\{n°xÈ®]Ê ÓääÊ vÞÊ £\x°{®Ê >`Ê The Tri-Valley Aquatics swim- six personal best times and broke ÓääÊ Ê£\xÇ°Ó®° mers train Monday through Friday vÛiÊÌi>ÊÀiVÀ`ðÊiÊÃÜ>ÊÌ iÊ£ääÊ UÊ >Ì iÀiÊ /ÃÕ]Ê £È]Ê ÃÜ>Ê ÌÜÊ >vÌiÀÊÃV Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ >ÃÊ*ÃÌ>ÃÊ - vÀiiÊ Ê x£°äÇ]Ê £ääÊ L>VÃÌÀiÊ Ê «iÀÃ>ÊLiÃÌÊÌiðÊiÀÊ£ääÊLÀi>ÃÌ- lege swimming pool.
Seahawks break two Pacific swim records The Pleasanton Seahawks girls 11-12 relay team of Caroline Eckel, Emily Claredge, Miranda Heckman and Claire Suen broke two Pacific swimming records recently at the Short Course Far Western Meet held in Moraga on April 3-6. They dominated in the 200 free relay (1:39.58) and the 400 free relay (3:39.49). Swimmers and coaches celebrating are (l-r) Todd Tucker, Jon Pallesen, Greg Connel, Eckel, Claredge, Heck- man and Suen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Super NIT belongs to Outlaws The U-9 Pleasanton Outlaws took the Super NIT Championship over the weekend of April 11-13. The MVP of the tournament, Greg Palamountain, had a stellar game with outstanding pitching and two home runs. The team had effective pitching and stellar shortstop plays from Brian Wal- rath, and Chase Knight caught and pitched to help with the win. RJ Meyn pitched with Zack Ragland to win the first game. Jackson Ogolin made many solid defense plays as catcher, and the whole team played an important CONTRIBUTED PHOTO role in this championship win. Other members are Jack Hayden, Thomas Hawthorne, Blake Hawthorne, Hudson Aber, Gavin Kerr, Nate Novitske and Tyler Tarpley. This tournament victory qualifies the Pleasanton Outlaws for a championship tournament in Florida. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊU Page 13 TriValley Life IT’S T
Ever popular ‘Music Man’ coming to Firehouse Arts Center By Dolores Fox Ciardelli 76 “The Music Man” is the per- “What he had was a sense of fect show for Pleasanton, says charisma,” Judson said. “He male lead David Judson. was able to rally the community “Why it is so cool is that around him.” Pleasanton’s downtown hangs “The Music Man,” written by Trombones on to that charm and keeps that Meredith Willson, opened in same sense of community that 1957 on Broadway and ran for Harold Hill saw in River City,” 1,375 performances. Preston re- Judson said. portedly never tired of owning Judson, artistic director of Pa- the stage as Harold Hill. cific Coast Repertory Theatre, has “He was ‘The Music Man,’ in headed been in “The Music Man” before, my opinion,” Judson said. “This is and also has directed a production one of those shows for sure where of it. But his dream has been to there is a danger in deviating from take the stage as dynamo con art- what the community will expect. to town ist “Professor” Harold Hill, made I will do my best to pay homage 2 famous by Robert Preston on to the master that is Robert Pres- Broadway and in the 1962 movie. ton and at the same time bring my Now Judson feels, after almost own personality to it.” two decades in the theater, he’s Judson, who lives in Pleas- at the proper age for the anton with his wife and three part. children and teaches high school drama in Castro Valley, said he has already worked VOTE ONLIN with about 90% of this pro- duction team. “It’s kind of a fun places to e homecoming with each of the people I’ve worked with,” he said. “It’s truly an amazing team. It starts PleasantonW with the dream team at the top, choreographer Joy Sherratt and director Pat Parr.” 2014 CATEGORIES: “The Music Man” has several storylines involv- Services Best Na ing music — a barbershop Best Bank Best Ne quartet of residents, a li- Best Computer Repair Best Pla brarian who also teaches Best Credit Union Epicu piano, and the main plot: Best Financial Planning Firm (Non-brokerage) Best Am Harold Hill promising the Best Financial Planning Brokerage Best At people of River City that Best Local Insurance Agent Best Ba he will teach their children Best Mortgage Company Best Ba music and form a band if Best Mortgage Professional Best Bre they will buy instruments Best Photographer Best Bu and uniforms from him. The Best Real Estate Agent Best Ch truth is, Hill knows nothing Best Real Estate Team Best Co about music and plans to skip Best Real Estate Offi ce Best Fre Best Title Company Best Gr town with the cash. Best He “The irony of the show is that Health & Fitness Best Ice Harold Hill is this con man and Best Acupuncture Best Ita not supposed to know too much Best Chiropractic Offi ce Best Ma about how to conduct a band, Best Health Club Best Me but he is incredibly articulate Best Massage Midd on a musical level,” Judson said. Best Martial Arts Studio Best Me “’Trouble’ is one of the hardest Best Place to Buy Fitness Best Ne songs in the musical canon.” Equipment & Apparel Best Piz The Firehouse theater is a Best Place to Walk, Jog Best Re small venue for this musical, or Bike Down Best Yoga/Pilates Best Sa Judson noted, which makes it Best Se great and challenging. Beauty & Style Best Su “The design team had to rei- Best Clothing Store Best Ta magine it, and use cool, clever Best Day Spa Best Th tricks like you’ve seen in our Best Dry Cleaner Best Ve other productions,” he said. “The Best Hair Salon for Men advantage is to be able to pull the Best Hair Salon for Women Kids audience right into the story.” Best Jewelry Store Best Pe “Everyone in the audience will Best Medical Spa Best Pe feel like they’re in River City,” he Con man Harold Hill added. (David Judson) gets to know Marian (Amy Franklin Leonards) and Winthrop (Mitchell Kanazawa). WALLY ALLERT See MUSIC MAN on Page 16 To advertise on this p
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MUSIC MAN What: “The Music Man” Continued from Page 14 Who: Pacific Coast Repertory Crafty poet laureate Theatre Judson is one of the founders of When: Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre, 8 p.m. Fridays and plans Mother’s Day event the resident musical theater com- Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; pany of the Firehouse Arts Center May 2-18 Join her to make a gift and get a poem since 2009. Where: Firehouse Arts Center, “It was kind of my dream com- 4444 Railroad Ave. Sandra Kay is donning three of the craft industry, so we’ve been the store. As with all merchandize, ing out of graduate school to teach Tickets: $17-$38; go to www. her hats in preparation for Mother’s encouraging the owner, Rick Hir- they are generally overstock, close- and to start a theater company,” firehousearts.org, call 931- Day: She is Pleasanton Poet Laure- shberg, to expand.” outs or trade-show samples so are he said. 4848, or visit theater box office ate; she is an employee at Rick’s A new section of Arts & Crafts sold at substantial discounts. He raved about the entire “fan- May 4 Special Event: An Inside Picks on Main Street; and she is Supplies is opening at the shop in “Rick is an awesome buyer,” Kay tastic cast” of “The Music Man,” the Show discussion with the the founder of Mag Time Frames, May, in addition to the selection of said. “He’s been in the industry a including young Amaryllis played principal actors and director “the world’s first create-your-own home decor, kitchenware, wall art, long time.” by Madilyn Jaz Morrow, an Eq- Pat Parr after the matinee magnetic home decor frames.” toys, candles, gifts and jewelry. To Plans for upcoming summer uity actor who just returned to her performance. Kay said that while working at celebrate the addition, Rick’s Picks events include arts and crafts birth- home in Castro Valley after per- Rick’s Picks, she often sees scrap- is hosting a free Mother’s Day Craft day parties, mother/daughter classes, forming in “Matilda the Musical” bookers, crafters, art teachers and Party next weekend. People of all girls night out craft parties and open on Broadway. Mackecknie Shinn. Set designer students looking for materials ages are invited to come create a space, materials and tools available Amy Franklin Leonards stars as is Patrick Brandon; musical direc- among the eclectic merchandize. gift with Kay and receive a poem for customers to create at will. Marian, the prim librarian who is tion is by Brett Strader. “I hear the desire for craft sup- for mom, from 1-5 p.m. May 3-4 at Appointments can be made for suspicious of Hill’s plans. Round- “For me, this cast and production plies from customers pretty regu- the shop at 719 Main St. the Mother’s Day Craft Party but ing out the cast are Benjamin team is a small-town family, much larly,” Kay said. “Both the manager, K & Company, EK Success, Mar- walk-ins are also welcome, Kay Pither as Marcellus Washburn, like the folks in River City, Iowa,” Anne Jewett, and myself have a tha Stewart, Me & My Big Ideas will said. Harold’s old friend and former Judson said. “If we can bring a slice history teaching and working in be among the top brands carried at — Dolores Fox Ciardelli con-man, now a resident of River of what Robert Preston brought, City; Liz Marsh as Mrs. Paroo, a sense of happiness to this town, Marian’s Irish mother; John Wil- then we’re in a good place. liams as Mayor Shinn; and Ali “I could almost hang my hat Lane as the mayor’s wife, Eulalie and finish with this one.” N Museum hosting Family Night Fun Friday event kicks off Mother’s Day weekend Pleasanton families are invited Tickets are $5 per child, $10 per seum for family nights every "#! !# !'##! to go back to the future at the first adult or a $25 Family Pack for two few months and with different 8,9,4:9 Family Night at the Museum taking adults and two children. They are themes,” Amiel said. “This first place from 6-9 p.m., Friday, May 9, available at the museum, 603 Main event will be a 1980s theme, at Museum on Main. This event is St., during regular operating hours, but we also hope to host a West- a 1980s-inspired party with music, by phoning 462-2766 or online at ern Round-Up and a Bollywood dancing, games, a photo booth and www.museumonmain.org. Tickets Dance Night.” more. Costumes are encouraged. can be purchased at the door if The Museum on Main is open to “There’s something really excit- available. Snacks and drinks will the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ing about being in a museum after be available for purchase at the Tuesday through Saturday; and 1-4 the sun goes down,” noted Jennifer event. p.m. Sunday. Amiel, director of education. “We hope to open the mu- —Dolores Fox Ciardelli
WEDDINGS Anne Wallem and Timothy Burger ::/, Dan and Jody Wallem of Pleasanton are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Anne Elizabeth, to Timothy Scott Burger, son of Frank and Margarita Burger of Pleasanton. The wedding took place on September 14, 2013 at Dunsmuir House in Oakland. The /58,5.8(6/,+)? ceremony was performed by Heath Hardesty of Valley Community 5?"/,88(:: Church. ;90*08,*:054)? Anne is a 2009 graduate of Amador Valley High School. She at- 8,::":8(+,8 tended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where she received her business 08,*:,+)? degree with an emphasis in marketing in 2013. Anne is a recruiting (: (88 coordinator at Google and contributes to online content for Darling Magazine. Timothy graduated from Amador Valley High School in 2006 ' :/8; ' and Cal Poly in 2011 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is employed as an engineer for Lockheed. Despite both growing up at Valley Community Church and attend- ing Amador, it wasn’t until they were at Cal Poly that they met. The 5225=-(9::(2104.:8(<,204.9(2,93(4(852+022 couple cruised the Mediterranean Sea for their honeymoon. They (9/,*549:/,6,562,5-!0<,80:?5=(04:5 reside in Mountain View. );?04.049:8;3,4:9(4+;40-5839-58(10+9)(4+ /,<5=9:558.(40@,+,960:,:/,-(*:/,+5,94: Veronica Flores and Gregory Wallem 145=(:853)54,-853(:8,)2,*2,- Veronica Alessandra Flores and Gregory Helmer Wallem were '5;=54:=(4::53099 !#9685-,99054(2(4+ married on June 23, 2013 at Darlington House in La Jolla. Rev. *8,(:0<,8,4+0:0545-:/099/5= Michael Rowe of Wheaton, Illinois, uncle of the groom, officiated at the ceremony. #/, ;90* (40968,9,4:,+:/85;./96,*0(2(88(4.,3,4:=0:/ Veronica is the daughter of Villemarie Rodriguez and Efrain ;90*#/,(:8,4:,84(:054(2 #(4+*:5897;0:?995*0(:054 Flores of Chula Vista. She is a 2007 graduate of Coronado High 22(;:/580@,+6,8-583(4*,3(:,80(29(8,(2959;6620,+)? # %,9: :/": ,='581 ' /54, School and attended San Diego Culinary Institute. She is currently (> === #"/5=9*53 employed by Crate & Barrel. Greg is the son of Dan and Jody Wallem of Pleasanton. He ! $"!#" #! & graduated from Amador Valley High School in 2007, and received !(0285(+<,4;,===A8,/5;9,(8:958. bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and business from Westmont ===6*8:685+;*:054958. College in 2011. He is an associate financial analyst for StepStone in La Jolla. The couple, who honeymooned in Maui, make their home in San Diego.
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VINTAGE BRASS QUINTET AT Sierra Court, Dublin. Go to www. Sunday, April 27 at Pleasanton Auditions Clubs PLEASANTON LIBRARY Come hear motherswithapurpose.com. Valley Swim Club, 5140 Golden the melodic horns of the Vintage Road. Proceeds benefit Children’s AUDITION FOR ‘AVENUE Q’ PLEASANTON MOTHERS CLUB PLEASANTON LIBRARY’S RECYCLED Audition The Brass Quintet, a group that has Hospital and Research Center ART DAY - Celebrate Earth Day for “Avenue Q” at 7:30 p.m. on mission of the Pleasanton Mothers played together for over ten years, Oakland. Reserve your lane today with a bit of imagination as you Wednesday and Thursday, May Club is to provide a social, sup- at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 at the by visiting www.bestrongswima- turn trash into art! Use our recy- 7 and 8 at Tri-Valley Repertory portive, and educational outlet for Pleasanton Library. Free parking, thon.eventbrite.com cling, bring your own (reasonably Theatre, 1020 Serpentine Lane, moms and their families in the local Free Music! Call 931-3400, ext. clean and no glass, please) ,and BINGO NIGHT Dublin High School Suite 101. Prepare 1 minute of a community. They offer a variety of 4. For samples of the quintet’s make something to take home Music Boosters Presents Bingo contemporary musical theatre song activities, children’s playgroups, music, go to www.vintagebrass- or leave for display. All ages wel- from 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday at and a second selection as a back- special interest groups, and more. quintet.com. up. Be prepared to work a Sesame For information visit pleasanton- come (10 or younger need to Dublin High School, 8151 Village Street Type puppet and to sing mothersclub.org. Contact member- be accompanied by an adult). Parkway, Dublin. Must be 21 and in a Sesame Street puppet voice. [email protected]. Drop in anytime from 11 a.m.-3 over to play. Cost is 3 cards for For more information contact Events p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the $3, 6 cards for $6, 10 cards for ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON The [email protected] or CITY OF DUBLIN COMMUNITY CAR Pleasanton Library. Call 931-3400 $9. Join the fun! Rotary Club of Pleasanton since SHOW go to http://www.johnjmaio.com/ Enjoy a fabulous exhibition ext. 3. CITY OF DUBLIN COMMUNITY CAR 1965 has been a leader in the com- of classic, muscle, tuner, exotic, resources/docs/AVEQ_Audition_ PTSCA CINCO DE MAYO SHOW The event will feature vehi- munity in helping make Pleasanton import and custom cars by local Characters.pdf. CELEBRATION Join the Pleasanton cles by proud local owners includ- a great place to live. It has a lun- car enthusiasts from 10 a.m.-2 Tulacingo Sister City Association ing classics, muscle, tuners, exotic, cheon meeting from 12:15-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Dublin for a Cinco de Mayo open house imports, customs, trucks and p.m., every Thursday, at Hap’s Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Book Clubs at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 at the motorcycles. There will also be Restaurant, 122 W. Neal St. Cost Donlon Way, Dublin. Food avail- GREAT BOOKS OF PLEASANTON Amador Recreation Center, 4455 food trucks and a DJ. Join the fun The for lunch is $17. For information, able for purchase. Admission is Black Ave. There will be music, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Great Books of Pleasanton book visit www.PleasantonRotary.org. free! Call 556-4500. club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth presentations, art, mementos and May 3 at Dublin Heritage Park, UKULELE CIRCLE Come play uku- Monday monthly at Towne Center CROSSROADS DOLL AND BEAR refreshments. Bring friends and 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. The lele with others and bring friends, Books, 555 Main St. Call Sadie at SHOW This lighthearted show and family! Go to www.ptsca.org. car show benefits the Youth Fee noon-1 p.m., the second and last 846-1658. sale is for enthusiasts of all ages THE BEATLES AND THEIR SONGS: A Assistance Program. Go to www. Saturday of the month, at Galina’s with a sales floor packed with dublin.ca.gov. MUSICAL REVOLUTION Enjoy a free Music Studio, 2222 Second St., dolls, teddy bears, antiques, min- slideshow and lecture presented by KOLB’S SPRING JUBILEE Kolb Suite 2, Livermore. All ages and iatures, clothes supplies, and more Classes Dr. Dulais Rhys, musician, teacher Elementary School will hold its skill levels welcome. Please bring - from antique to modern and the COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE and Beatles fan, at 2 p.m. on Spring Jubilee from 11:30 a.m.-4 in some music to share with the carefully hand crafted. This family TEAM (CERT) TRAINING Sunday, April 27 at the Pleasanton p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at group. Cost is $5. Call 960-1194. friendly show will be from 10 a.m.- Library. Dr. Rhys will show slides, 3150 Palermo Way, Dublin. There The Livermore-Pleasanton VIRTUALLY SPEAKING TOASTMASTERS 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at play song clips and share the joy- will be fun booth games, vendors, Fire Department is offering the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Virtually Speaking Toastmasters ous, innovative, ultimately subver- and gourmet food trucks at the Community Emergency Response Cost is $7, $4 for children. Call club meets from noon-1 p.m. every sive music of The Beatles. Call 931- event. Raffle and game tickets are Team (CERT) Training, from (775) 348-7713 or go to www. Thursday at Electrical Reliability 3400, ext. 4. available for purchase on the day 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May crossroadsshows.com. Services, 6900 Koll Center Parkway, of the event. 7-June 11 at the fire training tower THE HIKE FOR HOPE Gather your Suite 415, Pleasanton. Everyone is FARMERS MARKET Visit the located at the City of Pleasanton family and friends for this memo- welcome to come see what a posi- Pleasanton Farmers Market from 9 Operations Service Center, rial hike and fundraiser that tive change Toastmasters can make a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday, on East 3333 Busch Road. Registration supports the vital work of Hope See us for your new in their confidence. Call 580-8660. Angela Street between Main and required, space is limited. Contact Hospice. Join from 8:30 a.m.- summer Sunglasses First streets. The Farmers Market is 454-2361 or [email protected]. noon on Saturday, May 10 at Del and all your eyewear needs! open every Saturday, year-round, Go to http://www.lpfire.org. Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Concerts rain or shine, to provide the sea- Amador Valley MICROSOFT EXCEL 7 CLASSES Registration fee is $30 through EOS ENSEMBLE Enjoy a wonderful son’s freshest fruits and vegetables, Optometric Microsoft Excel is one of the hot- April 24; $40 on or after April 25. chamber music program with Piano sold by the very farmers that test skills needed for job advance- Go to TheHikeForHope.com. For the Professional Attention Quartet #2 in E-flat by Mozart; planted, nurtured and harvested ment. Gain skills for career Your Eyes Deserve Piano Quartet in A minor by Joaquin the crop. advancement! Beginner’s Excel Turina; and Piano Quartet #1 in G Serving Pleasanton for will be on Monday, May 5 and GLITZ AND GLAMOUR The American Film more than 30 years. minor by Brahms from 8-10 p.m. on Cancer Society Discovery Shop at Intermediate/Advanced Excel will ‘EQUALITY FOR ALL’ This docu- Prescription Sunglasses Saturday, April 26 at the Bankhead 1989E Santa Rita Road invites you be on Monday, May 19 at the mentary features former Secretary Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. to its annual jewelry event, from s 56 PROTECTION Pleasanton Library. Call 931-3400. of Labor Robert Reich explaining Tickets are $23-$35. Call 373-6800 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, April 25; s 0OLARIZED TO Free and open to all. the greatest economic divide in REDUCE GLARE or go to www.mylvpac.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, April America’s history and what we 26; and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, #ONVENIENT 7EEKDAY can do about it. A meet and greet %VENING (OURS April 27. This event will feature potluck will be at 6:30 p.m. with s 4REND 3TYLED %YEWEAR WITH EXCELLENT fine, vintage, and costume jewelry a discussion following the film on FRAME STYLIST TO HELP YOUR EYEWEAR NEEDS as well as women’s accessories. Call PET OF THE WEEK Saturday, April 26 at IBEW Hall, s h.O ,INEv ,ENSES #OMPUTER ,ENSES 462-7374. s 3PECIALTY CONTACT LENS CARE INCLUDING 6850 Village Parkway, Dublin. #24 FOR NEARSIGHTEDNESS REDUCTION HONORING CANCER SURVIVORS Free, $3 donation appreciated. and scleral lenses for keratoconus Adorable EVENT The Honoring Cancer Call 462-3459. AND IRREGULAR CORNEAS Survivors Event will be from 5-7 s h$RY %YEv 4REATMENT AND -ANAGEMENT Artemis p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the s -ACULAR $EGENERATION !SSESSMENT Just like the great Olympian Pleasanton Marriott Hotel. Join Fundraisers s 3OFT AND 'AS 0ERMEABLE "IFOCAL for refreshments and inspiration. #ONTACT ,ENSES goddess of hunting, wilder- 25TH ANNUAL WALK FOR LIFE The s ,ASER 6ISION #ARE ,!3)+ Contact Lisa Brown, event chair- ness and wild animals, I love Valley Pregnancy Center will hold man, at lisab364gmail.com for its annual Walk-a-thon with the to play, explore and test my information. Send names of sur- goal of raising $100,000 to sup- limits. Let me impress you with vivors who can attend in advance. port their free services in the Tri s -OST 6ISION 0LANS !CCEPTED Go to relayforlife.org/pleasantonca. my many tricks such as jump- Valley from 8:30 a.m.-noon on s -EDICARE !SSIGNMENT !CCEPTED ing, standing and overcoming MOTHERS WITH A PURPOSE Saturday, May 3 at the Amador s !SK !BOUT !!20 $ISCOUNT obstacles. Meet Artemis, a PRESENTS AUTHORS OF ‘THE LOST Recreation Center. There will be Dr. Barry C. Winston 1-year-old silver tabby medium YEARS’ Bay Area mother-daughter a live band, Carl’s Jr. sponsored team will discuss the powerful story BBQ, Kid Zone activities, client Faculty, UC Berkeley School of Optometry hair, at the East Bay SPCA’s Certified in the Treatment of Ocular Disease of Kristina’s battle with alcohol and testimonies, raffle prizes, bake Dublin Adoption Center lo- VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE drugs while a star athlete and stu- sale and much more! Call 425- BARRYCWINSTONOD.COM cated at 4651 Gleason Drive in dent at a Marin High school. They 0414 or go to http://www.minis- Dublin. For more information, will provide insights on how par- trysync.com/event/?e=7438. Black Avenue ents can best insure that they do Professional Offices call 479-9670 or visit www. BE STRONG SWIM-A-THON The not suffer through their own “lost 4450-C Black Ave, Pleasanton eastbayspca.org/adoptions. first Annual Be Strong and Give years” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 925.462.2600 Back Happiness Swim-a-Thon will 15 at Crosswinds Church, 6444 off Santa Rita Road behind EAST BAY SPCA be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Lynnewood Methodist Church Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊU Page 17 PLEASANTON WEEKLY
PAWS IN NEED YARD SALE Paws of The Mellotones. Raffle and priz- Type 2 diabetes or Pre Diabetes, races. John is a former local horse INTERMEDIATE EVENING BALLROOM In Need will hold a one-day Yard es. Tickets are $35, reservations and runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. trainer. Hear about the horses they DANCE Learn various dance steps Sale event on from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. required by May 1. Proceeds go Thursdays, May 1-June 12 at the loved and their journey to the win- and meet other dancers from 7:15- on Saturday, May 3 in the side yard to Tri-Valley scholarship program Dublin Senior Center. Call (408) ner’s circle. Call 931-5365. 8:15 p.m. every Thursday at the of Milfleur, 200 Ray Street, with and other charities. Call Anna at 768-3763 or go to http://www. Dublin Senior Center. Instruction new and gently used items such as 484-1523. acphd.org/diabetes.aspx. is provided for all levels. Everyone home and garden dÈcor, jewelry, VR1 FOUNDATION VOCABULARY Miscellaneous is welcome, with or without a and more. Proceeds go to Jackie partner. Cost is $48 for residents AND ESSAY BEE VR1 Foundation is BEER TASTING: LOST COAST Barnett’s Just Like New Fund and seniors, $58 for non residents or inviting all elementary and middle Kids & Teens BREWERY Join for a sampling of the Spay/Neuter program. Contact under 50. Contact 556-4511 or school children to participate in 1776-ERA KIDS MARCHING BAND popular Lost Coast Brewery beers Ellen at (510) 305-2553 or ellen- [email protected]. the Vocabulary and Essay Bee at YAPS The Young American Patriots plus a bite to eat and live music, [email protected]. 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 at the Fife and Drum Corps, a 1776-era from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 25 MILLS LINE DANCE SOCIAL DJ PLEASANTON WALK FOR MULTIPLE Pleasanton Library. Registration is band, meets from 6:30-8 p.m. at New Leaf Markets, 3550 Bernal Millie Dusha will play tunes from SCLEROSIS Come together and walk $15 per bee, or $20 for both bees. every Friday for rehearsal. Kids Ave. the classic oldies at the Mills Line to create a world free of multiple Register at www.vr-1-foundation. learn instrumental music, fife and Dance Social from 2-4 p.m. on VFW-AL COFFEE AND DONUTS sclerosis, a neurological disease org. Proceeds help fund the school drum with a Berkeley-trained drum the first Thursday of every month Every Saturday morning from that keeps people from moving, supplies for 1000 children in instructor and 3-time US National at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 7:30-9 a.m., the VFW and at 9 a.m. On Sunday, April 27 at Soroti, Uganda, and India, and to Champion fife instructor. Free to Amador Valley Blvd. All levels of American Legion host coffee and the Alameda County Fairgrounds. deliver food supplies to Livermore try, $7 per hour after. Contact dancers are welcome. Cost is $3. donuts for all veterans at the Proceeds raised will benefit the Soup Kitchen. Jason Giaimo at 484-0265 or Call 556-4511. Veterans Memorial Building, 301 nearly 12,000 people with MS [email protected]. Go to www. Main St. All veterans are welcome. MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH Singer and their families in Northern YoungAmericanPatriots.com. Visit www.vfwpost6298.com. Manuel Romero will serenade California. Call (800) 344-4867 or Health CAMPFIRE STORY TIME Pleasanton’s all the wonderful women we call go to www.WalkMSNorCal.org. WORLD WALK TO WELLNESS DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT naturalist will share stories of the mother from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 Pleasanton’s World Walk to PRIMAVERA DINNER DANCE Branch CLASSES This 7 week series will great outdoors as you make deli- p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at the Wellness group meets at 8:30 a.m. #285 of the Italian Catholic teach you how to manage your dia- cious s’mores at 7:30 p.m. on Dublin Senior Center. Menu will each Saturday to chat and explore Federation will host its annual betes with exercise, healthy eating Saturday, April 26 at Alviso Adobe include chicken roulade stuffed while getting exercise. Most walks Primavera Dinner Dance starting (including the foods you love) and Community Park! For ages 4-12. with spinach, maple roasted sweet last 90 minutes; all are free. To be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at St medications, and answer all your Cost is $10 Pleasanton residents, potato mash and more. Cost is $10 on the list to receive informaton Michael’s Church, 372 Maple St., questions about living with diabe- $13 non-residents. Parents are for resident seniors and $12 for each Thursday about that week’s Livermore. Dance to the live music tes. Class is open to all adults with free! Register at www.pleasanton- non resident or under 50. Register walk, email walks@worldwalktow- fun.com using code 57006. by April 28. Contact 556-4511 or ellness.org. [email protected]. FUN S TUFF FO R K IDS OVER THE SUMMER EXPLORING WITH MICROSCOPES Discover the microscopic universe using scientific tools at 11 a.m. on On Stage Saturday, May 3 at Alviso Adobe Spiritual Conne PRISM: FOUR MOVEMENTS FROM p c DIFFERENT RELIGIONS COME ti Community Park. You’ll be in for m o FOUR PERSPECTIVES a n Anastasis Ballet C some big surprises! For ages 5-11. TOGETHER TO SHARE PRAYERS Join Summer 2014 Company presents “Prism: Four Cost is $3 for Pleasanton resi- this group as people come together Movements from Four Perspectives” dents, $5 non-residents. Register to share prayers, regardless of reli- at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 2 and at Fashion Design & Sewing Camp @ KIDZ KRAFTZ! at www.pleasantonfun.com using gion, at 10 a.m. on the first Sunday 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 at the 7690 Quail Creek Cir., Dublin (925) 271-0015 code 56843. of each month at 6721 Corte Del Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Vista. Their motto is “The funda- www.KidzKraftz.com SHAKE YOUR SILLIES OUT Shake Prism includes works from three mentals of the Holy Books are one Focus on sewing stylish, wearable clothing, accessories, craft and jewelry out those sillies at 10:30 a.m. different choreographers including and the same. Unity is the essential projects, while introducing children to fashion design concepts, sewing every Wednesday and Thursday former Oakland Ballet Company truth of religion.” No contributions techniques, basic pattern manipulation and fashion illustration. Sewing mornings at the Golden Apple dancer, Omar Shabazz, and elicited. Call 426-1847. machines and notions provided. FREE fabric for first day of the camp. Learning Store, 4807 Hopyard Resident Choreographer, Rachel Pizza Party on last day of the camp. Early Bird Registration Special, as EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE well as many Discount options available. Road. If you’re 2 to 5 years old Gustafson. Tickets are $24-$48. and want to sing, dance, and hear Call 373-6800 or go to www.liver- WORKSHOP EFT is energy work that Pans on Fire Kids Cooking Camps a story, come join the fun! Weekly moreperformingarts.org. helps you release blocks from your themes with crafts or games body’s bio-energetic system, restor- ‘THE MUSIC MAN’ See “The Music 3059 Hopyard Rd, Suite J-K, Pleasanton (925) 600-7267 included. Call 460-5163. ing your mind and body’s balance. Man,” the beloved and funny Presented by Dr. Phillip Mountrose www.pansonfire.com [email protected] story of small-town hopes and at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28 Kids are fascinated by cooking and Camps and Classes at Pans on Fire dreams, a fast-talking salesman at Unity of Tri-Valley’s Gathering are a great way to gain confidence and skills in the kitchen. We’re offer- Lectures/ and a quiet librarian, and a happy Place, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd. ing 1-, 4- and 5-session summer camps starting June 16 where kids have ending. The show runs at 8 p.m. #120, Dublin. Contact Jean Horne a grand time making new friends and trying new foods. Hands-on cook- on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 ing programs for several age brackets 8-18 with special programs for Workshops at (510) 962-6950 or go to www. p.m. on Sundays, May 2-18 at the ages 6 and up. Now offering junior knife skills classes too. Contact us to THE STORY OF PLEASANTON’S RACE unityoftrivalley.org. learn more or reserve space in our upcoming camps and classes. HORSE ‘CASUAL LIES’ Join former Firehouse Arts Center. Tickets are horse trainers as they share about $17-$38. Call 931-4848 or go to Roughing It Day Camp the world of horseracing at 10:30 www.firehousearts.org. Support 1010 Oakhill Road, Lafayette (925) 283-3795 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at the CREATURES OF IMPULSE PRESENTS ‘T VALLEY HIGH: THE MUSICAL’ www.roughingit.com Pleasanton Senior Center. Shelley RI was the first and only female to See one, two, or all three nights Groups Roughing It is an all-outdoor summer day camp for campers age 4-16. lead a horse to the Triple Crown of the Bay Area’s only improvised CLUTTERLESS SELF HELP GROUP Activities include instruction in Horseback Riding, swimming, fishing, DINING teen musical. Audience sug- Overwhelmed? Clutter stress- boating, outdoor living skills, and more! 1, 2, 4, and 8-week sessions gestions inspire so no show is ing you out? ClutterLess is a available from June 23 - August 22, with days running 9am - 3pm. Free nonprofit, peer-based, self-help extended care available. Free transportation from 36 Tri Valley, East Bay, ON THE ever the same. Showing at 7:30 Contra Costa, and SF locations. Helping children grow in wonderful ways p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and group for people with difficulty since 1972! TOWN Saturday, April 24-26 at Firehouse discarding unwanted possessions. Arts Center. Tickets are $5, $2 for Meetings are 7-8:30 p.m. every Vacation Bible School at Trinity Lutheran Church Eddie Papa’s students before April 19; $10, $5 Monday at St. Mary and St. John American Hangout for students. Call 931-4848 or go Coptic Orthodox Church, Room 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton (925) 846-6363 4889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, to www.firehousearts.org. 7, 4300 Mirador Drive. Call 922- Register: www.trinitypleasanton.org 469-6266. Winner of The 1467 or 525-3992. Go to www. Join us Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. - noon for an epic Pleasanton Weekly’s Reader ClutterLess.org. adventure as Trinity Lutheran Church of Pleasanton hosts “Weird Choice Awards for “Best American Seniors TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is one-of-a-kind.” This fun and educational Food,” “Best Meal under $20” HAWAIIAN HULA DANCE FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS AND ALL Vacation Bible School (VBS) program is open to youth who will be 4 Capture and “Best Kid Friendly Restaurant,” the Aloha spirit by learning to hula FORMS OF ARTHRITIS This group years old by 9/1/14 through youth entering 5th grade. The cost is $60/ Eddie Papa’s American Hangout child or $120/family. To register, visit www.trinitypleasanton.org and every Friday at the Dublin Senior meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the click on the VBS button. It will take you to the registration and volunteer celebrates the regional food and Center. Start with a few basic fourth Monday of every month at sign up forms. The website will give you more information about this beverage cultures of America. steps, finish with an easy-to-follow the Groves at Dublin Ranch in the great week of Vacation Bible School. It is being co-directed by Denise Bring the whole family to enjoy choreographed dance. All levels Clubhouse, 3115 Finnian Way, Fournier and Pastor Brian Deckinger. iconic dishes from across the United welcome! Wear comfortable cloth- Dublin. It hosts special speak- States, Old World Hospitality, and For more information about these camps, see our online camp directory ing. Cost is $3 per month. Contact ers like doctors or specialists. For at PleasantonWeekly.com/Camps. To advertise in a weekly directory, hand crafted artisan cocktails. [email protected]. more information, call JoAnne at call (925) 600-0840 or email [email protected]. www.eddiepapas.com. 875-0960. 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Better Homes and Gardens Local team picked in new Pleasanton offices among Keller Mayor among crowds of well-wishers at opening event Williams’ best BY JEB BING anton offices. Mayor Jerry Thorne and “I had the opportunity to Fabulous Properties’ Garrison, Councilwoman Kathy Narum work very closely with the joined branch manager Earl architectural and interior de- Schall named No. 4 worldwide Rozran and nearly 100 oth- sign teams to create a very ers last week to celebrate the open, modern work envi- BY JEREMY WALSH Susan Schall continue to move by Better Homes and ronment for our agents that The local team of dominate the real estate Gardens Tri-Valley Realty to allows them to deliver a level Donna Garrison and industry with their ex- larger Pleasanton offices. of excellence to our clients Susan Schall of Fabu- pertise, knowledge and The celebration included during their home buying lous Properties were commitment to their a ribbon-cutting ceremony and selling experience that named the No. 4 Keller clients,” CEO and team sponsored by the Pleasanton is unsurpassed in the Bay Williams team world- leader Andrew Green- Chamber of Commerce at Area,” she added. wide during the real well said. “We are ex- the firm’s new address in Better Homes and Gardens estate company’s recent cited to be in business the Taylor building at 4733 Mason-McDuffie Real Estate JEB BING annual convention. with such a dynamic Chabot Drive. The firm began with the founding of Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne (center) joins Janet Cristiano, The Pleasanton- pair as they continue to previously was on Johnson Mason-McDuffie Real Estate broker of the Ruby Hill and Pleasanton offices of Better Homes based team was con- dominate the real estate Drive, where it had been in 1887. The company was and Gardens Tri-Valley Realty, and branch manager Earl Rozran tending with more industry, not only on a located for over 30 years. named the 26th largest real at the firm’s opening celebration of its new offices at 4733 than 96,000 agents local level but through- “We are thrilled with our estate services firm in the Chabot Drive. from Keller Williams out our worldwide com- new state-of-the-art offices, nation by Real Trends 500 in Realty’s 700 offices pany.” which have a training room 2012, and No. 2 in the San Mason-McDuffie Real Estate Bahay Co. in Concord. worldwide. Fabulous Keller Williams Tri- that seats 50, a modern Francisco East Bay by San includes joint ventures with The firm is locally owned Properties had more Valley Realty has more office configuration with a Francisco Business Times. Highland Partners in Pied- and has more than 1,200 than $60 million in than 145 real estate as- lounge area for our agents Last year, the company mont and Montclair, Leading real estate professionals with sales in 2013, accord- sociates and sees more and a convenient location handled more than 5,900 Edge Properties in Petaluma, 32 offices in eight counties ing to company repre- than $600 million in for our agents and clients,” transactions, generating over Tri-Valley Realty in Pleasan- in the Bay Area, as well as sentatives. annual sales, according said Janet Cristiano, broker $3 billion in sales volume. ton and Livermore, Ventu- in the Napa Valley and the “Donna Garrison and to company officials. N of the Ruby Hill and Pleas- Better Homes and Gardens ra Barnett in San Jose and Tahoe/Truckee region. N
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Gina Piper Jennifer Branchini Bobbie Charvet Gina Piper 5252 Arrezzo St. – Pleasanton – $775,000 4543 2nd St. – Pleasanton – $1,197,000 6555 Conestoga Ln. – Dublin – $449,000 55 Daisyfi eld Dr. – Livermore – $775,000 Open Saturday from 1-4! Walk to BART, shopping, dining, Highly desired downtown 2nd Street location and just a Lovely spacious two story Townhouse style condo with Don’t miss this spectacular home with so many upgrades work and the Iron Horse Trail. Such an awesome neigh- few blocks from Main Street, concert in the park and the attached and fi nished garage from the fl oor up, relaxing and remodeling done. New Furnace and so much more. borhood and location. Close to so much and easy access farmer’s market. This is truly a unique property, currently private patio, cozy wood burning fi replace in family/liv- Wonderful layout with kitchen looking out to family to get anywhere quick. Wonderful newer neighborhood. it’s a duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths in each ing room, dual master suites, balcony off of main master room. the backyard will be the delight to those who want unit but may be able to be converted to single family suite, fresh paint and much more. Close to Iron Horse Trail to entertain. 3 person hottub with new pump and control residence. panel.
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Gina Piper Cindy Gee Andrea & Earl Rozran Adam Golden 5072 Hummingbird Rd. – Pleasanton – $958,000 1 Twelve Oaks Dr. – Pleasanton – $1,693,000 2046 Palmer Dr. – Pleasanton – $1,225,000 128 Westfi eld Cir. – Danville – $539,000 Single-story gem in Birdland! Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 Magnifi cent views surround this 5 bed 3.5 bath Country Located in Mohr Park Estates, this home off ers 4 Bed- Bright, well maintained and updated home. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, 2,167 square foot home featuring a resort-like Estate on approx 1 acre lot, approx 4200 sq ft. sur- rooms and 3 full bathrooms in nearly 3,000 sq. feet of large loft and 2.5 baths. Easy access to Danville Livery backyard with sparkling pool. Just in time for summer! rounded by 62 acres of preserved land, 5 minutes from living space on a generous lot with over 8,000 sq. ft. The and downtown areas. New carpet, fl ooring, and paint. shopping, schools, ACE train, and Historic Downtown home has been updated throughout with new paint, new Patio space in backyard has been recently updated. Pleasanton! Must See! carpeting, new laminate wood fl ooring, and new shower Home overlooks greenbelt. 2 car garage. Indoor laundry. enclosures. Other updates include the dual-zone HVAC Community Pool. and granite kitchen counters.
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1521 Cielo Court, Open Sunday 1-4pm Livermore COMING SOON PENDING IN 5 DAYS 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car garage, 3,328sf, 9,820sf lot Beautiful corner lot location. Master bath with roman tub and shower. Large kithen/ family room combo. Formal dining room with living room, fireplace. Lots of upgrades inside and out. Private patio. 3207 Arbor Drive, Pleasanton 308 Adams Way, Pleasanton Call for price. Actual client Semi custom home! 4 BR and 2.5 BA Single story within walking distance to among 2434+/- sq. ft. Remodeled Downtown. Updated 2 BR, 1 BA among Thinking about buying or selling or both? kitchen, hardwood floors, crown mold- 1025 +/- sq. ft. Hardwood floors. Huge ing. Retreat style backyard with patio. 13,000+ sq. ft. lot offers potential to ex- Choose Jill and be added to her long list of happy clients! Community pool. Walk to downtown. pand home or add in law unit. Beautiful Offered at $1,099,000 backyard deck. Offered at $899,000
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊU Page 21 SOLD! Private Oasis Represented seller in 1 Twelve Oaks Dr., Pleasanton this exquisite gated Open Sat and Sun April 26th and 27th from 1 to 4 estate, 7,628+/-sf nestled on a 1.12+/- acre lot. A private oasis with gourmet Chef’s kitchen, stunning verandas, tennis court, vineyard, pool, sculptures and 6 car garage. Price Upon Request
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Magnificent Views surround this 5 bed 3.5 bath Castlewood SOLD! Country Estate approx. 4200 sq.ft. on approx. 1 Beauty acre lot surrounded by 62 acres of preserved land, Spectacular 3,212+/-sf 5 minutes from shopping, schools,ACE train, and custom home nestled Historic Downtown Pleasanton! Must See! among magnificent Offered at $1,693,000 oaks on a 14,780+/- sf lot. Spacious 4bd/3.5ba, stunning backyard with pool, UST SOLD SOLD spa and views. J Price Upon Request
15 Stone Creek 8005 Regency Dr. Cindy Gee Sally Martin Realtor, Notary, GRI, CDPE 925.998.4311 925.963.1984 Kelsy Martin Óx°Ó£n°£Ó£äÊUÊ[email protected] 925.698.5713 BRE# 1307919 [email protected] Call Cindy today!
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3838 INVERNESS CMN SUN 1 - 4 6106 KAVALA COURT 1430 142ND AVE DUBLIN SUPERB CONDITION! $585,000 CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN! $1,350,000 BACK ON THE MARKET! $429,000 3420 FINNIAN WAY #335 3 BR 2.5 BA New carpet,tile & paint,sunny & open,nice 4 BR 3.5 BA Great location for commuters, perfectly 3 BR 2.5 BA Updated kitchen. Detached garage. Close PRICE REDUCED! $422,000 patio/lawn,near downtown,shopping & freeway! remodeled, contemporary style, master on 1st level. to shopping, transportation and BART Larry & Kathleen Waelde, CalBRE #00473360/ Corner lot! Larry & Kathleen Waelde, Laurie Pfohl, CalBRE #00866660 925.847.2200 2 BR 2 BA Nicely upgraded granite counters, crown 00890085 925.847.2200 molding,courtyard view,no neighbors on either side CalBRE #00473360/00890085 925.847.2200 John & Daisy Ng, CalBRE #00917356/01311067 SAT/SUN 1 - 4 7777 OAK CREEK COURT SAN RAMON 925.847.2200 MOUNTAIN HOUSE REMODELED HOME! $925,000 5935 LANTANA WAY SAT/SUN 1 - 4 11553 SILVERGATE DRIVE SUN 1 - 4 951 N. BRAMASOLE AVE 4 BR 3 BA High ceilings, open kitchen/nook/family VICTORIA MODEL HOME! $1,199,000 RESORT LIVING ON BIG LOT $825,000 SPECTACULAR SHEA HOME! $579,500 combo, BD & BA downstairs, spacious deck, near park. 4 BR 3 BA 3 car garge, formal living, dine & family rms, 4 BD 2 BA Newer carpet, paint, heating and A/C units. 5 BR 4.5 BA Downstairs guest ste w/full BA, frplce, Suzanne Bieser, CalBRE #01355940 925.847.2200 office w/ French doors, walk to Elementary School High ceilings, pool, spa, deck, fountain, garden. kitchen with/SS appliances granite & large island, huge Tae Terry Kim, CalBRE #01363454 925.847.2200 Suzanne Bieser, CalBRE #01355940 925.847.2200 master ste. Kay Stromgren & Judy Holthe, CalBRE #00890085/01402178 925.847.2200 122 STONE PINE LANE SAN LEANDRO COMING SOON! CALL FOR PRICE LIVERMORE 2 BR 2 BA View! View! View! Spacious condo off Crow SUN 1 - 4 1358 VISTAGRAND DRIVE SUN 1 - 4 12457 MINES ROAD PLEASANTON Canyon. Open with lots of light & Mt. Diablo views! BAYOVISTA W/ SF VIEWS! $699,000 LOVELY RANCH HOME! $1,155,000 SAT/SUN 1 - 4 12 DEER OAKS DR Suzan Gladieux, CalBRE #01245705 925.847.2200 STUNNING HOME! $1,698,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Huge master suite. Family rm w/French 5 BR 2.5 BA 5 stunning acres,views in every direction, doors, beautifully landscaped. Gardener’s delight. gorgeous public tech pool/spa & much more! Mary 5 BR 3.5 BA 2 Mstr Suites. Upg Kit. Granite Counters Laurie Pfohl, CalBRE #00866660 925.847.2200 Anne Rozsa, CalBRE #00783003 925.847.2200 with stainless steel appliances, waterfall & gazeebo Nancy Sutorius, CalBRE #00628232 925.847.2200 ©2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office Is Owned And Operated by NRT LLC. DRE License #01908304
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This Expanded Custom Victorian Home on a Double Lot Provides a Unique Opportunity to Both Own and Enjoy Classic Queen Anne Architecture on Historic Tree Lined Second Street, and still be able to enjoy the Conveniences of a Large Remodeled Modernized Family Home in the Heart of Downtown Pleasanton
s Expanded Remodeled Victorian Home s Classic Large Wrap Around Porch & Turret s Wine Cellar (Terracota Cooling Sleeves) ($600k in 2004) s Approximately 5,650 Square Feet* s Root & Utility Cellar s Premium Downtown Location s Six Bedrooms s Expansive 2nd Story Entertainment Deck (1 1/2 blocks off Main) s Plus Den/Offi ce (Nursery/Guest-Off Master) (900 Sq. Ft.) s Double Corner Lot s Five Full Bathrooms s Views of Pleasanton Ridge (Corner Half Purchased in 1996) s Powder Room & Utility Room Off Kitchen s Private Rear Yard s Large Historic Custom Pleasanton Residence s Three F ireplaces s Four Car Garage Parking s Queen Anne Architecture s Large Modern Gourmet Kitchen (Main) (Finished 3-Car & Separate 1 Car) s Current Design By Famed Architect s Finished Full Basement (846 Sq. Ft.) s RV Parking Charles Huff ~Includes Private Bath & Entrance s Walk to Schools K-12! s Design & Attention to Detail Supervised s Optional in-laws/guest/Au pairs Quarters by Theresa Aimar *(846 Sq. Ft. Basement is included in total square footage, but not offi cial GLA-gross living area) Offered at $2,575,000 Call for more information
PLEASANTON 900 Main Street
Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊ April 25, 2014ÊU Page 23 REAL ESTATE OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND For an online version with mapping or to list your open home go to: www.PleasantonWeekly.com/real_estate Alamo Livermore 210 E. Angela St. $775,000 5 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1-4 Mike Carey 963-0569 3750 Smallwood Court $1,795,000 3 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS 524 Gerard Court $775,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 954 Danville Blvd. $1,050,000 890 Jefferson Ave. $554,500 Sat 1-4 Mike Carey 963-0569 3381 East Ruby Hill Drive $2,449,000 Sun 1:30-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 Sat 1-4 JoAnn Schreiber 200-1454 7950 Kemper Court $999,999 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley 397-4200 303 Garden Common $415,000 Sat 11-2 Pam Silliman 998-1522 773 Rolling Hills Lane $2,195,000 5 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Tom Fox 872-1275 Sun 1-4 Moxley Team 600-0990 4 BEDROOMS 1632 Via Romero $2,595,000 1023 Sycamore Creek Way $1,719,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 4 BEDROOMS 6106 Kavala Court $1,395,000 Sun 1-4 Doug Buenz 463-2000 5168 Quince Court $786,000 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 733 Vineyard Terrace $1,699,000 Brentwood Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley 397-4200 6438 Alvord Way Call for price Sun 1:30-4:30 Moxley Team 600-0990 Sat 1-3 Dave and Sue Flashberger 463-0436 3 BEDROOMS 55 Daisyfield Drive $775,000 1 Twelve Oaks Drive $1,693,000 Sun 1-4 Gina Piper 200-0202 6473 Alvord Way Call for price Sat/Sun 1-4 Cindy Gee 963-1984 162 Davidson Court $446,000 Sat 1-3 Dave and Sue Flashberger 463-0436 Sat 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley 397-4200 912 Medolla Court $1,159,000 12 Deer Oaks Drive $1,698,000 Sat 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 4116 Creekwood Court $1,275,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 Castro Valley 670 Alameda Drive $710,000 Sun 1-4 Louise Davis 200-2457 5246 Crestline Way Call for price Sat/Sun 12-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 3036 Chardonnay Drive $874,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 3 BEDROOMS 32 Alden Lane $1,175,000 Sun 1-4 Dorian Glanville 600-0006 6 BEDROOMS 5610 Gold Creek Drive $750,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Melissa Pederson 397-4326 4393 Mirador Drive $1,018,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley 397-4200 Sat 10-2/Sun 1-4 Julia Murtagh 997-2411 4625 2nd St. $2,575,000 5 BEDROOMS Danville 2046 Palmer Drive $1,225,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 2324 Wedgewood Way $1,474,950 Sat/Sun 1-4 Andrea and Earl Rozran 858-4198 4572 Lakewood St. $799,000 Sun 1-4 Jim Tropp 621-4042 Sun 1-4 Mike Carey 963-0569 5 BEDROOMS 2434 Sanderling Drive $875,000 12457 Mines Road $1,155,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Tim McGuire 895-9950 1130 Lawrence Road $1,189,000 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 San Ramon Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 5252 Arrezzo St. $775,000 Pleasanton Sun 1-4 Gina Piper 200-0202 3 BEDROOMS Diablo 5072 Hummingbird Road $958,000 39 Elmwood Drive $779,000 2 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1-4 Gina Piper 200-0202 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley 397-4200 5 BEDROOMS 308 Adams Way $899,000 3445 Beecham Court $792,000 2061 Casa Nuestra $4,495,000 Sun 1-4 DeAnna Armario and Liz Venema 260-2220 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 Sunol Sun 1:30-4 Dreyfus Sotheby’s International (650) 847-1141 7777 Oak Creek Court Call for price 3 BEDROOMS 4 BEDROOMS 11553 Silvergate Drive Call for price Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 3636 Woodbine Way $458,888 753 Kilkare Road $1,396,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Al Zielske 998-2201 Sat 1-4 Mike Carey 963-0569
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3245 DUBLIN BLVD, UNIT #112 Two Gorgeous 3240 MAGUIRE, UNIT #126 Highly desirable single level San Sebastian model. Gorgeous! 3 bedroom, 2 bath. End unit. Large Light and bright. End unit. Hardwood fl oors, and plush balcony, plenty of natural light. Move-in condition. carpeting. Spacious and large living area. Granite New Listings Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, counters. New stainless appliances. Freshly painted neutral colors. Steps away from park, and community interior. Upgraded baths. Walk-in closets. Abundant at the Terraces! facilities. Don’t miss it! HOA amenities and resort style living. A 10+ Warren Oberholser John DeMarinis
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PENDING IN SEVEN DAYS 725 Crystal Lane, Diamond Collection Open and Bright, Contemporary style with amazing, brand new Kitchen, Master on main Information provided by © 2013 - 2014 Terradatum and its suppliers level. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 3030 sq.ft. Wide plank hardwood flooring throughout. 910 Sherman Way, Pleasanton PENDING $1,348,000 & licensors (www.terradatum.com/ Great location overlooking Mission Hills Park, walk to Downtown! Listed At $1,348,000 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom +/-3,016 square feet metrics/licensors). BrokerMetrics®
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Julia Murtagh 925.997.2411 Email: [email protected] BRE #01751854 4393 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton Come see this fantastic “Pleasanton Heights” home in the perfect location. With a quick walk, you can be at the Farmers Market, dining at one of the many great “Bringing Integrity Restaurants in downtown Pleasanton, walking through a nice park, walking your kids to Your Front Door” to school, or walking to a nearby Church. This home is charming from top to bottom with a great fl oor plan and quality updates throughout. Enjoy a gorgeous open kitchen with a large island, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, perfect for Cooks and Entertaining. There is a spacious dining room with a fi replace and a living room, these open to a large backyard with a beautiful pool, spa, garden and a nice bbq/ entertaining area. OFFERED AT $1,018,000 Please see reviews of COMING Beautiful Home in “Pheasant Ridge,” 4,792 sq. ft. Julia on 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms on a 13,517 sq. ft. lot SOON with amazing landscaping. Listed at $1,798,000
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32 Alden Lane, Livermore This fabulous 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,328 sq ft home is located in the picturesque Livermore Wine Country. Home Open Sunday 1-4pm 4116 Creekwood Ct., features a dream gourmet kitchen with Thermador gas cook- Pleasanton top w/grill and sub-zero refrigerator, 2 fi replaces, plantation Need space? Separate shutters, bonus room and a luxurious master suite. It is across office? Garages? SYA? Look from open space surrounded by hill views. The yards have been no Further! 3486 sq ft 4 bed, Court location, good professionally landscaped with a tremendous variety of trees, condition, great price, 5 plants and fl owers. The private courtyard with tile patio, pergola car garage 3 attached, plus and fountain is a great place for dining alfresco. detached 2 car garage, plus offi ce, full bath and additional Offered at $1,175,000 storage shed and play house. Offered at $1,275,000 3ERVICE s 4RUST s 2ESULTS Melissa Pederson Paal Salvesen REALTOR® REALTOR® LIC # 01002251 LIC # 01928222 303 Garden Common, Open Sunday 1-4pm 925.397.4326 925.520.5630 Livermore [email protected] [email protected] Ready to move in! Desirable www.melissapederson.com end unit new carpets, new dual paned windows, granite counters, hardwood floors 2 master suites, 1337 sq ft. 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, tile roof, EXPLORE one-car garage HOA pool, OUR WEBSITE great commute location. Offered at $415,000 s )NTERACTIVE MAPS s (OMES FOR SALE s /PEN (OMES s 6IRTUAL TOURS s 0RIOR SALES INFO AND MORE Louise Davis Tom Fox REALTOR® BROKER ASSOCIATE Lic. # 00551850 Lic. # 00630556 925.200.2457 925.872.1275 www.LouiseDavis.com FIND YOUR NEW HOME www.TomFox.com Pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate
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Awesome 3 bedroom / 2 bath Beautiful 4 bedroom townhouse near townhome in great location! Open the heart of downtown Pleasanton. floorplan with high ceilings, gorgeous Hardwood floors, stainless appliances, two backyard, 2 car garage, and low HOA suites, oversized 2 car garage and storage. dues! Call for pricing! Walk to elementary school, downtown and Diane Sass Janice Habluetzel easy access to freeway. Over 2600 sf. (925) 699-9508 (925) 699-3122 Offered at $719,656 [email protected] [email protected] Outstanding Agents! Outstanding Results! Listings Sold by RE/MAX Offices 01/01/13 - 12/31/13 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 RE/MAX Coldwell Better Homes J. Rockcliff Keller Banker and Gardens Williams
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PLEASANTON $2,195,000 PLEASANTON $1,719,000 PLEASANTON $1,699,000 LIVERMORE $1,474,950 PLEASANTON $1,395,000 5bd/4.5ba, office, 4,952+/-sf with a 812+/- 5bd/5.5ba, gorgeous “Cape Cod” style 5bd/5ba, 4,000+/-sf single level custom Executive custom 5 bedroom plus den, Elegant single level 4bd/3.5ba, 3,182+/-sf sf carriage house – 1bd/1ba with kitchen, home, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, home situated at end of a private road 4,150+/-sf home in one of Livermore finest situated on a 9,200+/-sf lot, large kitchen office off entry & guest suite with full bath, designer carpeting, situated on a .38+/-acre with views of valley, chef inspired kitchen, neighborhoods. 2324 WEDGEWOOD WAY with island & bar open to family room, private yard, amazing views, sparkling lot in a fabulous setting. granite counters, custom built cabinets, master with large tub, dual vanities, walk- pool, wading spa, large yard and more. 1023 SYCAMORE CREEK WAY large island, open living design and more! in closet, private yard with fire pit and so 773 ROLLING HILLS LANE 733 VINEYARD TERRACE much more! 1375 BRIONES CT.
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PLEASANTON $899,950 PLEASANTON $874,000 PLEASANTON CALL FOR PRICE HAYWARD $499,000 TRACY $464,900 Great location next to Hansen Park and Impeccable 4bd/2.5ba home situated on 4bd/2.5ba, 2,135+/-sf situated on a 7,665+/- 4 bedroom, 2 bath Hayward Hills home. Great curb appeal, 5bd, 3ba, 3,008+/- schools. 4bd/2.5ba, master downstairs, large forested lot, sparkling pool, patio, sf lot, new paint, wood floors, eat-in Move-in ready, 1,450+/-sf home. sf, formal dining/living rooms, vaulted beautiful hand carved hardwood floors lawn and views of Mount Diablo, living kitchen, vaulted ceilings, 2 way fireplace, 1193 HIGHLAND BLVD. ceilings, carpet/tile flooring, kitchen/family downstairs, remodeled kitchen, sparkling room fireplace, family room wood stove side yard access, in ground pool, walk to room combo, custom cabinets, freshly pool, covered patio, large side access. and a three car garage. K-12 schools, parks & shopping. painted, bed/bath on main level. 2286 CAMINO BRAZOS 3036 CHARDONNAY DRIVE 2434 SANDERLING DR 1830 OREGANO WAY 74th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show Saturday, May 10, 2014 Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Boulevard Rose Show Exhibitor Registration 8:00 am - 10:00 am Judging 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Open to Public 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Awards Ceremony 2:30 pm Open to the public | Registration and entry are FREE Proceeds are donated to Alameda County Community Food Bank For more information, visit: www.ThePleasantonRoseShow.com Proudly co-sponsored by
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