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Page 4ÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST City Council approves new street lights, Special election telephone system for $3.5 million The nomination period to fill a Pleasanton City Council va- Low interest loan to finance energy-saving lights cancy at a special election began Monday and closes at 5 p.m., BY JEB BING study by the Bay Area Climate Collaborative. Ê ÌÊܜՏ`Ê>ÃœÊ«ÀœÛˆ`iÊ>ÊVœ˜ÛiÀ}i˜ViʜvÊÛ>Àˆ- Friday, Feb. 8. The Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday night The council also approved spending $310,799 ous communication mediums, including voice, The vacancy was created when authorized the city staff to seek low-interest for a new telephone system for city-owned and email, video and instant messaging for users Councilman Jerry Thorne was loans that will finance the installation of energy- operated facilities. whether in their offices or away, using a new elected to the office of mayor in saving street lights throughout the city. Daniel Smith, director of Pleasanton’s Op- ShorTel system that would replace the city’s cur- November. The person elected The project, estimated to cost $3.2 million, is erations Services, said the conversion to LEDs rent Mitel system. to the fill the vacancy will hold part of the city’s Climate Action Plan the council would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by ap- The cost of the new system is estimated at the office for the unexpired adopted last year that includes a range of energy- proximately 1,556 metric tons per year. $310,799 plus another $12,260 in sales taxes term, which ends November reducing goals, including those related to LED The installation of a new telephone system at and an additional 10% project contingency to 2014. retrofit projects. Once installed, the cost savings the Civic Center and Senior Center campuses and address enhanced features or system modifica- Pleasanton residents will vote can amount to a 60% reduction over current outlying facilities would improve communica- tions that might become apparent during the to fill the vacancy at a special maintenance and electricity costs, according to a tions significantly, according to a city staff report. implementation process. N vote by mail election to be held Tuesday, May 7. Prospective candidates are encouraged to schedule an appointment with PUSD talks the City Clerk by calling 931- 5027. school safety Got heartburn? Student physical and mental health San Ramon Regional Medi- stressed at board meeting cal Center is presenting a free community seminar on the BY GLENN WOHLTMANN risks, signs and symptoms of Pleasanton officials are continuing to stress that schools GERD (gastroesophageal reflux here are safe. disease), and advanced medical At the school board meeting Tuesday night, school and minimally invasive surgi- safety in several different areas was stressed. cal treatments, from 7:30 p.m. “This is our No. 1 priority, to keep our students and to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30. our teachers safe, Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi told the Left untreated, GERD can dam- board. “We do think about these things carefully. We have age the esophagus, and may drills every month.” increase the risk for esophageal She added that students’ mental well-being is as im- cancer. portant as their physical safety. The seminar will be held in San Peggy Carpenter, president of the Association of Pleas- Ramon Regional Medical Cen- anton Teachers, told the board she appreciated that safety ter’s South Building in the South is important, but added that the district needs to find a Conference Room, 7777 Nor- balance. ris Canyon Road, San Ramon. “We don’t want to turn our schools into prisons,” Car- Reservations are required. Call penter said. “We need to keep it in perspective.” (800) 284-2878 or visit www. Ahmadi, Police Chief Dave Spiller and Deputy Chief OurSanRamonHospital.com. Joseph Rodondi of the Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Depart- ment were scheduled to hold a public forum on school Free Excel classes safety Wednesday night in the wake of recent shootings in Newtown, Conn., and Taft. That meeting was held after The Pleasanton library is of- GLENN WOHLTMANN press time but will be covered at PleasantonWeekly.com fering free Excel classes during Work continues Tuesday at the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center as the 25-meter pool has an and in next week’s Pleasanton Weekly. the month of February. L-shaped extension added for diving to replace the old-fashioned diving pool, which is being Regarding larger issues of school safety, administrators at Microsoft Excel is one of the filled in. Temporary walls protect the landscaping while work is in progress. the board meeting discussed new and updated programs hottest skills needed for job aimed at keeping kids safe. advancement. Those include an expanded partnership with the Classes include the follow- Aquatic center renovations Alameda County department of mental health and the ing: Portia Bell Hume Center to help students coping with UÊ i}ˆ˜˜iÀÃÊ ÝViÊœ˜ÊiL°ÊxÆÊ suicidal thoughts, attention deficit hyperactive disorder UÊ ˜ÌiÀ“i`ˆ>ÌiÊ ÝVi]Ê iL°Ê ÓäÆÊ are on schedule and other mental health needs. The partnership has and brought counselors from all the schools into collabora- UÊ Ý«iÀÌÊ ÝViÊ ­ˆ˜VÕ`iÃÊ 6 /Ê $3 million project is upgrading popular amenity tive meetings to talk about larger issues and has begun Programming), Feb. 28. a train-the-trainers program to expand skill levels of the Classes will be taught by a BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI The diving pool has been closed for counselors. finance professional with 10 The year-long project that began after good, and the 25-meter pool is being The district is also involved in character building and years of experience. Labor Day to update Pleasanton’s Dolores reconstructed into an L-shape to accom- bullying prevention, including an expansion of the DARE Registration is required, as Bengtson Aquatic Center on Black Avenue modate the deep diving feature. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program to include space is limited. Ask at the Ref- is on schedule, and the concrete in the “We’re filling it in,” Gotcher said. “Be- education on bullying and cyberbullying. erence Desk or call 931-3400, newly reconfigured pool was to be poured cause of the way it was set up, if a person At elementary schools, kids are being taught to be ext. 7. The library is located at yesterday. jumps off the diving board, no one else “upstanders” instead of bystanders. Donlon Elementary 400 Old Bernal Ave., and its Ê º̽ÃÊ }œˆ˜}Ê ÛiÀÞÊ ÜiÊ Vœ˜Ãˆ`iÀˆ˜}Ê Üi½ÀiÊ could be in the pool.” principal Stephanie Ceminsky explained that means stu- programs are open to everyone. working through the winter,” said Jim The slide was temporarily removed dents are learning to ask themselves why they might need Gotcher, the city’s construction manager from the training pool while work is being to speak to a teacher about bullying. œÛiÀÃiiˆ˜}Ê Ì iÊ Ài˜œÛ>̈œ˜°Ê º̽ÃÊÃÌ>À̈˜}Ê ÌœÊ done. Amador High Principal Jim Hansen said administrators Correction dry out and we’re doing quite a bit right “The slide is staying,” Gotcher said. go into classrooms every year to talk about sexual harass- Last week’s story on bullying now.” “We are redoing the top surface (of the ment and bullying. should have said there were For the construction, three of the four pool), the gutter surface, to bring it up to Ê / iÊ «ÕÃ Ê ˆÃÊ >««>Ài˜ÌÞÊ ÜœÀŽˆ˜}°Ê ˜Ê Ì iÊ Ó䣣‡£ÓÊ v>Ê 19 documented cases of pools were closed — the diving pool, current standards for safety so you have semester, there were 19 reports of bullying, compared to bullying for the fall semester the 25-meter pool, and the training pool, a better way of gripping the railing. We’re 17 in the same time period this year. of the 2011-12 school year, which has a slide. Programs are continu- “>Žˆ˜}Ê “ˆ˜œÀÊ “œ`ˆvˆV>̈œ˜ÃÆÊ ˆÌÊ ÜˆÊ LiÊ The use of police dogs to sniff cars and lockers for not the total year. The number ing in the 50-meter pool, which is accom- replastered.” drugs seems to have cut down on the possession of of reported cases this year will modating lap swims, water aerobics, swim likely be lower. lessons, swim teams and competitions. See AQUATIC on Page 6 See SAFETY on Page 6 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊU Page 5 NEWS

AQUATIC crete, pool decking, lighting and ness about increases in Type One frequently keep their kids out of Continued from Page 5 adding new stairs. Renovations will SAFETY diabetes and food allergies, among school. bring the facility up to current ADA Continued from Page 5 other things. Schools have initi- Johnson said in some cases, The winning bid for the project standards, which have changed ated new rules for dealing with reducing truancy can be as simple was $2.9 million, Gotcher said, since the center was built. drugs at schools. Parking lots and concussions, lice and screenings as getting a student a bus pass or and change orders may increase The building on the west side of lockers at all three high schools for tuberculosis, vision and hear- bike. that figure 10%. The aquatic center the facility, which houses the equip- were searched by the dogs twice ing. The district hired an outside was built in the 1960s and many of ment, is also being extended. since the program was started last “Thirteen years ago, most teach- firm to generate truancy letters the pumps and heating equipment “We started looking at the us- year, with one arrest — a student ers didn’t know what an EpiPen with the aim of cutting student were beginning to fail. ability of what is here: How can we at Amador with drugs and a knife (injectable Epinephrine) was,” said absences, which keep kids from “We did some renovations here make this better? And more cost in his car — and the discovery of school Nurse Amy Sluss, whose being present to learn and cost the and there over the years, but all the effective?” Gotcher said. paraphernalia at Foothill High. son suffers from severe food aller- district money in attendance fees structures are original,” Gotcher Combining the diving pool and “We brought a dog to the district gies. “We aim to make our schools from the state. explained. “That’s what created this the 25-meter pool will save major offices as well, just to keep it fair,” a healthy, safe place for kids.” Beyond those safety measures project — it’s basically a mainte- maintenance, he noted, as the said police Officer Craig Hobizal. Pleasanton schools are also discussed at length at Tuesday nance feature.” aquatic center will have a total of Student Board Member Alexan- increasing their attention to at- night’s meeting, the district is con- The project includes replacing three pools with heating units and dra Sborov, a senior at Foothill, said tendance. Although the district tinuing to present programs in the pumps and heating, some con- pumps rather than four. N the knowledge that the dogs could averages a daily attendance rate partnership with the Police De- come by at any time has led to fewer of 97.5% — the envy of many partment and Mothers With a Pur- kids bringing drugs to school. other districts, according to Kevin pose, an anti-drug group. The district is also taking proac- Johnson, senior director of pupil Johnson noted that it was a TAKE US ALONG tive steps to keep kids healthy at services — it’s taking aim at ha- positive sign that the community schools. That means new aware- bitual truants and parents who is getting involved. N Budget offers good news, questions for PUSD Includes some new money, changes in funding, more flexibility BY GLENN WOHLTMANN Adult education would become budget with some uncertainty,” Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed the purview of the community col- Board President Jeff Bowser said. budget contains some positive lege system, although Cazares said Cazares said Brown hopes that news for the district, along with a the district could keep money it his changes to how education is number of questions that will be has budgeted for it. funded will be his legacy. answered in the coming months. Among the questions is what’s “It’s going to change the land- Deputy Superintendent Luz now termed the local control scape of what school districts Cazares said the district would funding formula, formerly the look like in California,” she said. receive an extra $19 daily per stu- weighted school funding formula. Board members worried that dent based on attendance in the That would send more money to people had the wrong idea about coming year under the governor’s districts based on the number of the district’s financial situation plan. That would come to about reduced price lunches they serve, with the passage of Proposition Safari time: Carolyn and Dave Pitcher remember their hometown reading $276,000 in extra money for the the number of English language 30, which doesn’t add money but while on safari in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 2013-14 school year. learners and the number of foster merely means fewer cuts. Brown also wants to allocate children in the community. The board also heard about $1.8 billion statewide to eliminate It’s unknown now what of that a scaled back summer school Are you a self-motivated sales professional cross-year borrowing, when the money the district would be eli- program that would focus spe- state holds on to funds owed to gible for. cifically on struggling students, looking for an opportunity to grow? schools. That costs districts money “This is the first step of a very particularly those at Valley View because they have to take short- long process,” Cazares told the Elementary and Pleasanton Mid- The Pleasanton Weekly, a division of Embarcadero Media, term loans to cover costs. board. That process includes dis- dle School, which have been tar- is seeking smart, articulate and dedicated print/online sales The proposed budget also in- cussions by the state Legislature, geted for extra attention because professionals with some sales experience to join a fast-paced, cludes an increase in cost of Brown’s May revision of the bud- of poor performance on some dynamic work environment. living payments, and would free get and approval by the Legisla- tests. schools to use money originally ture. It approved a job description for Duties, responsibilities & skills include: allocated for some programs any- “We have to make decisions on a summer school program coordi- where they want. the May revise but also adopt a nator, at a stipend of $8,000. N UÊ
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BY JEB BING cannot afford joint replacement million Americans, or more than USA, a nonprofit organization, Tri-Valley Dr. Aaron Salypongse, an or- surgery. 21 percent of the adult population. is to encourage and enable joint thopaedic surgeon at ValleyCare Operation Walk USA 2012 pro- The debilitating pain of end-stage replacement surgeons to provide mayors Medical Center in Pleasanton, per- vided all aspects of treatment — hip or knee degenerative disease mobility and quality of life of formed free hip and knee replace- surgery, hospitalization, and pre- often makes working, or complet- uninsured patients in the U.S. ment surgeries last month for two and post-operative care — at no ing even the simplest of daily tasks, suffering from disability of the hip off to patients as part of Operation Walk cost to participating patients. excruciatingly painful or impos- or knee. They target U.S. citizens USA 2012. Through Operation Walk USA sible. and permanent residents who do ValleyCare was one of only four 2012, 109 orthopaedic surgeons Hip and knee replacement sur- not qualify for government assis- Washington hospitals in California participat- across the U.S. provided free hip geries are the most cost-effective tance programs. ing. or knee replacements to more than and successful of all orthopedic Operation Walk USA 2012 is a Trip will coincide with “Joint pain can severely affect 200 individuals in 29 states in procedures, eliminating pain and collaborative effort between three Obama’s inauguration the daily lives of many individuals, early December. allowing patients to resume active, orthopaedic organizations and 49 even making walking very diffi- “We are pleased to be partici- productive lives. participating hospitals. Mayors from the Tri-Valley have cult” said Salyapongse. “Operation pating in this humanitarian en- Operation Walk USA began in Device manufacturers Biomet, headed to Washington, D.C., with Walk USA 2012 gives us the op- deavor,” says Marcy Feit, CEO of 2011 following the tremendous DePuy, MAKO Surgical, Smith the hope of gaining more federal portunity to get these folks moving ValleyCare Health System. “With success of Operation Walk, an & Nephew, Stryker, Total Joint funding for area-wide communica- and productive again, and I’m sure so many people struggling just international volunteer medical Orthopedics (TJO), Inc. and Zim- tions systems and improvements to will be a rewarding experience for to make ends meet, being able service organization that provides mer donated the hip and knee I-680, I-580 and Highway 84. all of us involved.” to provide this surgery is an op- treatment for patients with arthritis implants. Ortech Data Inc. is Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne, While more than 1 million hip portunity for us to help the unin- and joint conditions throughout providing a complimentary data who left for Washington on and knee replacements are per- sured, who are in real pain, get the the world. To date, more than system for OpWalkUSA patients. Wednesday morning, told the City formed in the U.S. each year, treatment they need.” 6,000 patients have received new Ortech will provide this data to Council on Tuesday night that his countless men and women con- Arthritic disease is the most knees and hips through the Inter- the national arthroplasty registry, agenda is packed with meetings tinue to live with severe arthritic common cause of disability in the national Operation Walk. the American Joint Replacement with legisla- pain and immobility because they U.S., affecting approximately 48 The mission of Operation Walk Registry. N tors represent- ing the Tri-Val- ley, as well as meetings with various federal agency repre- sentatives. This will be Thorne’s first Jerry Thorne trip as mayor with the other four local city lead- ers, an annual trip that has often resulted in additional federal fund- ing for Tri-Valley roadways and programs. It will also be the mayors’ first meeting with newly elected Con- gressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dub- lin), who now represents the 15th Congressional District. Thorne said that while in Wash- ington he will attend the winter meeting of the U.S. Mayors Con- ference and the inauguration next week of President Barack Obama to his second term in office. —Jeb Bing

EDUCATION Continued from Page 6 between these countries and the United States, it would not elimi- nate it.” The two said that policy conclu- sions drawn from the international studies are often “oversimplified, fre- quently exaggerated and misleading. “They ignore the complexity of test results and may lead poli- cymakers to pursue inappropriate and even harmful reforms. “A careful analysis of the PISA database shows that the achieve- ment gap between disadvantaged and advantaged children is actually smaller in the United States than it is in similar countries,” they said. “The achievement gap in the United States is larger than it is in the very highest-scoring countries but, even then, many of the differ- ences are small,” they said. Their report is posted on the Economic Policy Institute website, www.epi.org. —Weekly staff

Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊU Page 7 Get daily local Pleasanton stories and Business News hot picks sent Edited by Jeb Bing, [email protected] Sign up online at to your email www.PleasantonWeekly.com Top technology officer named VP of Sandia’s California lab See your best, look your best Steve Rottler to succeed Rick Stulen, who is retiring Valley EyeCare Center stands for excellence in eye care Chief Technology Officer Steve Hommert, Sandia president and in nuclear engineering, from Texas and is one of the most advanced eye centers in Northern Rottler has been named vice presi- labs director at its headquarters A&M University. California. The highly trained doctors and staff at Valley dent of Sandia’s Livermore labora- laboratory in Albuquerque, N.M. “Everyone at Sandia owes a tre- EyeCare Center are committed to treating their patients tory, moving into the top post at Rottler has held a number of mendous debt of gratitude and Sandia’s California facility on Feb. increasingly important leadership appreciation to Rick Stulen for his for life using state-of-the-art technology. 1. He replaces Rick Stulen, who roles since he joined Sandia as a significant contributions to the is retiring after 36 years at Sandia member of the technical staff in laboratories and the nation,” Hom- Jonathan Savell, M.D., Michael Gagnon, M.D., National Laboratories. 1985, including vice president of mert said. “I wish him the very best Kala Swamynathan, M.D., In his new role, Rottler will lead Weapons Engineering and Product in his retirement.” Gina Trentacosti, O.D., Jimmy Yip, O.D., Sandia’s Energy, Climate and Infra- Realization and chief engineer for Sandia National Laboratories is Kien Ngo, O.D. structure Security Strategic Man- Nuclear Weapons. a multi-program laboratory oper- agement Unit. He also will con- He also led nuclear warhead sys- ated by Sandia Corp., a wholly Caring for the Tri Valley Since 1975 tinue as vice president of Sandia’s tem engineering, the integration owned subsidiary of Lockheed Science and Technology Research and development of high perfor- Martin Co., for the U.S. Depart- Foundations division. mance electronic systems and orga- ment of Energy’s National Nucle- “This management change will nizations and programs responsible ar Security Administration. With 925-460-5000 925-449-4000 maintain continuity and operation- for the research, development and main facilities in Albuquerque 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. #240, Pleasanton 28 Fenton St., Livermore al stability during the pending con- application of advanced computa- and Livermore, Sandia has major www.ValleyEyeCareCenter.com tract competition and help ensure tional and experimental techniques R&D responsibilities in national a leadership team that supports the in the engineering sciences. security, energy and environmen- workforce as we continue to deliver Rottler received his bachelor’s, tal technologies and economic on our commitments,” said Paul master’s and doctorate degrees, all competitiveness. N Safeway employees gave more than WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES 1 million hours as volunteers in 2012 Planning Commission Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Charities, other organizations throughout U.S., Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue western Canada benefit from volunteer efforts UÊP12-1786, City of Pleasanton Application to amend various chapters of Title 18 of the Pleasanton-based Safeway Inc. Last year — 2012 — marked the employees could find volunteer op- Pleasanton Municipal Code to comply with California announced this week that its em- second year Safeway’s 175,000 em- portunities in their communities Government Code Sections 65583 and 65589.5 and with the ployees gave more than 1 million ployees contributed more than 1 that met their specific interests, 2012 Pleasanton Housing Element pertaining to emergency hours of volunteer service to their million hours of volunteer service. talents and availability. homeless shelters and supportive and transitional housing. neighborhoods and communities While volunteerism had long been Examples of volunteer activities throughout the country in 2012, part of Safeway’s culture, Renda performed by Safeway employees UÊP12-1785, City of Pleasanton surpassing the company’s goal for said the company undertook a for- include participating in charity Application to amend various chapters of Title 18 of the the second consecutive year and mal initiative in 2010 to build on half-marathons/walkathons, coach- Pleasanton Municipal Code to comply with California Health reinforcing a long-standing culture efforts already under way and assist ing Little League sports teams, and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6 with respect of volunteerism. employees who wanted to find ac- leading park and marine cleanup to housing for agricultural employees. “We are proud of and thankful for tivities and organizations that best days, preparing hot meals at food UÊP13-0005, City of Pleasanton our employees who chose to make suit their interests and talents. pantries, helping the needy ob- Application to amend Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal a difference in their community in Through its volunteer initia- tain social services and remodeling Code by adding a new Chapter 18.86, Reasonable 2012,” said Larree Renda, Safeway tive, Safeway set out to encour- homes for people with disabilities. Accommodation, to comply with fair housing laws regarding executive vice president and chair- age additional volunteer efforts and Safeway Inc., which has its corpo- requests for reasonable accommodation. man of The Safeway Foundation. recognize employees who give a rate offices on Stoneridge Mall Road, UÊP12-1796, City of Pleasanton “The response and gratitude we significant amount of time to vari- is a Fortune 100 company and one Application to amend Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal have received from charities and ous causes. Through a partnership of the largest food and drug retailers Code by adding a new Chapter 18.70, Ridgeline and Hillside other organizations that benefit with Volunteer Match, an organiza- in North America, based on sales. Protection and Preservation, with development standards from our employees’ volunteer ef- tion that provides businesses with The company operates 1,644 and review procedures for commercial and residential forts show we are making a visible Web-based solutions to facilitate stores in the U.S. and western developments in the hillside areas of the City. and tangible impact in communi- and track volunteer engagement at Canada and had annual sales of UÊP12-1818, Bruce Luther, Santa Rita Auto Sales and ties we serve,” he said. local and national levels, Safeway $43.6 billion in 2011. N Service Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an auto repair shop and a used car sales business at 3878 Old Santa Rita. Massage therapy training firm opens tomorrow UÊP12-1788, Bruce Luther, Santa Rita Tow Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a towing Students can gain state certification, help in starting businesses company with indoor and outdoor vehicle storage at 3862 The Spira Institute of Healing “By expertise we mean that the Classes are under way with Spira Old Santa Rita. Arts will open its Pleasanton facil- people becoming a part of the team offering low- to no-cost commu- Energy & Environment Committee ity in Suite 115 at 1020 Serpentine are all very well rounded in whatever nity service classes to the general Drive tomorrow with a ribbon cut- their focus is, not where they know a public, although some classes will Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. ting scheduled for 2 p.m. spon- little of this and a little of that,” says require prerequisites. In June, Spira Operation Services Center, 3333 Busch Road sored by the Pleasanton Chamber massage therapist Gina Correia, co- will begin offering regular massage UÊ ˆ“>ÌiÊ
V̈œ˜Ê*>˜Êˆ“«i“i˜Ì>̈œ˜Ê1«`>Ìi of Commerce. founder and academic dean. “They programs. Spira students will be UÊ iÌiÀ“ˆ˜iÊVœ““ˆÌÌiiʜLiV̈ÛiÃÊvœÀÊÓä£ÎÊ œÕ˜VˆÊ«ÀˆœÀˆÌˆià Spira is a nonprofit organization are all solid in their fields.” able to apply for certification with that provides continuing education She said the Spira facility has a the state upon completion of the UÊ À>vÌÊ ˆ“>ÌiÊ
V̈œ˜Ê*>˜Ê-Ì>ÌÕÃÊ,i«œÀÌ to massage therapists, wellness ed- green design to make it eco-friend- program and will be helped in es- ucation and classes in the healing ly. Interior walls are painted with tablishing their businesses. ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME arts to the community. Founded low-VOC paints for minimal emis- For more information, contact The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. by four massage therapists, it offers sion. The walls and furniture and Correia at 400-7019 or sign on to For complete information, please visit expertise in massage therapy, yoga, even the coffee pot are reclaimed or the Spira website at SpiraInstitute. www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar nutrition and energy healing. donated, Correia said. org. N Page 8ÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly #MFWJ/^TZW/TUNSNTS/\NYM/ZX Opinion Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words or guest opinion pieces up to 500 words to INYTW QJFXFSYTS'JJPQ^=HTR or post it on Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Town Square at QJFXFSYTS'JJPQ^=HTR=/ Weekly Pleasanton’s East Side ‘Vision’ plan January is pruning month. PUBLISHER has merit Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 Attend one of our pruning classes EDITORIAL mong the priorities the newly constituted Pleasanton Japanese Maple Rose Pruning & Care Editor City Council will consider this year is the planning Saturday, Jan 26 at 10am Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 Pruning & Care now under way for 1,000 acres of lakes and largely or Sunday Jan. 27 at 1pm Managing Editor A with Local Arborist Barry Hoffer Free class Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 undeveloped land east of Valley Avenue and along Stanley How to prune, care for and select varieties that will do best in our area. Online/Community Editor Boulevard. Considered by some as Pleasanton’s “last fron- Rose Pruning Service Available Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10am Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 tier,” this acreage is under study by the council-appointed or Sunday, Jan. 20 at 1pm Register by calling 925-462-1760 Reporter East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force, an 18-member $5.00 speaker fee. Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 group under the guidance of Brian Dolan, director of com- Contributors munity development, and Janice Stern, the city’s planning Great Gardens Begin Here! Jay Flachsbarth Jerri Pantages Long manager. The task force, which has been meeting since last +Õ>ˆÌÞÊUÊ-iÀۈViÊUÊ-iiV̈œ˜ Kerry Nally fall, is off to a rocky start with Mayor Jerry Thorne on Tues- ÓÇxÈÊ6ˆ˜iÞ>À`Ê
Ûi˜Õi]Ê*i>Ã>˜Ìœ˜ day criticizing its “Draft Vision Statement” as reading more 7ˆ˜ÌiÀÊ œÕÀÃÊ>ÀiÊ œ˜‡->Ìʙ‡x]Ê-՘ʣä‡xÊ 2011 ART & PRODUCTION 925-462-1760 Lead Designer like an instruction manual than a broader, less specific look Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 at what this frontier might look like in future years. Thorne www.WesternGardenNursery.com | facebook.com/WGNursery Designers and the council also agreed that elected members of the Lili Cao, Ext. 120 City Council should not sit on task forces or other commit- Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 tees and commissions whose recommendations ultimately A BIG IDEA ADVERTISING will be decided by the council. Account Executives Carol Cano, Ext. 226 Still, the detailed Vision Statement for this East Side Karen Klein, Ext. 122 “frontier” has relevance in that it may offer housing sites just got better. 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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊU Page 9 A special thank you to our 2012 Holiday Fund donors Holiday Fund hits $75,000 mark Contributions will help 10 nonprofits meet 2013 needs

BY JEB BING Another 25% of the contributions will go The Pleasanton Weekly’s 2012 Holiday to Hope Hospice, Pleasanton Cultural Arts Fund campaign wrapped up this week with Council, REACH, Sandra J. Wing Healing donations just short of the $75,000 mark. By Therapies Foundation and Senior Support week’s end, with contributions continuing to Program of the Tri-Valley. come in, it’s likely the final tally will show It’s been our most ambitious campaign even more. That’s good because the needs of ever. Despite a modest economic recovery in these organizations continue to increase and the Tri-Valley, these are still-troubling times the Holiday Fund helps meet some of their with unemployment in Alameda County, ever-rising financial obligations. alone, at more than 8%. Further, the agencies Disbursements of the 2012 Holiday Fund we have targeted for assistance have found contributions will take place once a full that they now have many more to serve and accounting has been completed by Silicon often fewer dollars from their regular donors Valley Community Foundation. The Holiday who have found themselves at times facing Fund is a donor advised fund of this founda- financial, employment and health care chal- tion, which is a 501(c)(3) charitable organi- lenges and uncertainties. zation. Contributions made to the Holiday Although the 2012 campaign has ended, Fund are tax deductible to the fullest extent contributions will still be accepted through of the law. February. These donations should be di- As before, the Pleasanton Weekly has han- rected to: dled all costs of the campaign. That means Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund that every dollar will go directly to the 10 c/o Silicon Valley Community Foundation nonprofits we’ve chosen as this year’s ben- 2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 300 eficiaries, with all administrative expenses Mountain View, CA 94040 being handled by the SVCF and the Pleasan- Checks should be made payable to Silicon ton Weekly. Valley Community Foundation. A total of 75% of all dollars raised in the There is also an opportunity to donate 2012 Holiday Fund campaign will go in through Pay Pal online at www.siliconval- equal amounts to Axis Community Health, leycf.org/pleasantonweeklyholidayfund. Open Heart Kitchen, Pleasanton Partnerships All donations will be acknowledged short- in Education (PPIE) Foundation, Valley Hu- ly after being received. N mane Society and ValleyCare Health System.

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he Clorox Company, best known for its bleach and cleaning products but the 8 manufacturer of much more, is gradu- ally moving its 1,000-strong workforce into its architecturally stunning new corporate campus in Pleasanton. The company, headed by its chairman and chief executive officer Don Knauss, has long been considered an icon in Oakland, where it will continue to maintain its headquarters. However, the move to the 343,300-square-foot campus on Johnson Drive near the Stoneridge Drive-I-680 interchange means it is vacating nearly half of that 500,000-square-foot building it owns in downtown Oakland at 1111 Broadway. In a walk through the six-building Pleasan- ton campus, which includes a new R&D center that will eventually replace the Clorox Techni- cal Center on Johnson Drive near ClubSport, it’s clear that employees are finding their work- place lifestyle here a whole new experience. Lawn chairs, picnic tables, barbecues and sunscreen umbrellas dot the campus in every direction. A mammoth, colorful marble-floor lobby with a three-story-high ceiling greets visitors who can also look up to see the railings of upper floors. A puzzle with pieces fastened to the lobby wall gives everyone a chance to With no closed offic try to identify the multiple products Clorox sweeping, unimpede makes, including personal care products such as Burt’s Bees and water filter Brita. Work at Clorox also is highly mobile with teleconferencing an more than half its employees opting out of a Pleasanton think th fixed desk in a work center for the freedom of or other Clorox cen sitting almost anywhere in the complex where Throughout the they can plug in their laptop, log in on their community rooms smart phone and begin working. There are no private meetings o closed offices in the complex, with low-walled and special interest and very open cubicles positioned in the center The Clorox cam of the floors and windows providing a sweeping, atec and just off H unimpeded view of the landscaped campus. concentration of sk Closed-door conference rooms, all with floor easy walking distan to ceiling windows, come in different shapes yard and just a sh and sizes and can be arranged in U-shaped eridge Shopping Ce to theater style settings. Some have prescrip- call center of the tive telescreens arranged in a semi-circle for Bank, the 26-acre

RON ESSEX Mammoth, colorful marble-floored lobby with three-story high ceiling greets visitors who can also look up to see the railings and Employees meet in one of several large conference rooms on the Clorox cam glassed-walled meeting rooms of upper floors. windows and in different shapes and sizes, including “prescriptive” telescre Page 12ÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly STORY '31)78340)%7%2832 QTYWLSQIXSWXVSRK[SVOJSVGI &=.)&&-2+

RON ESSEX ces in the complex, Clorox employees have open work stations that give everyone a ed view of the landscaped campus. nd videos that make those in WaMu was taken over by the Federal Deposit heir counterparts in Oakland Insurance Corp. in 2008. nters are in the same room. Clorox is a leading manufacturer and mar- e complex, there also are keter of consumer products with revenues that employees can use for topping $5 billion. With approximately 8,300 or expand to include social employees worldwide, the company manu- t get-togethers. factures products in more than two dozen mpus, located next to Thor- countries and markets them in more than Hopyard Road, adds to the 100 countries. Founded in 1980, The Clorox killed workforces located in Company Foundation has awarded cash grants nces of restaurants on Hop- totaling more than $80 million to nonprofit hort drive away from Ston- organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal enter across I-680. Once the 2010 alone, the foundation awarded $3.5 mil- JEB BING former Washington Mutual lion in cash grants, and Clorox made product This puzzle-like display fastened to the lobby wall gives everyone a chance to try to identify the multiple products Clorox makes, including personal care products such as Burt’s Bees and water filer Brita. Can you name them all? campus was vacated when donations valued at $8.8 million. N

JEB BING JEB BING JEB BING mpus, all with floor to ceiling Spacious cafeteria with drop-down wide-screen television panels serves as popular work site for Maura Nicolini, a program manager at Clorox, works her way along the cafeteria’s serving eens for teleconferences. wireless laptops, meetings, snacks and full meals. station, another new and popular perk that the company’s Oakland offices don’t have. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊU Page 13 PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES TriValley Life IN OUR COMMUNITY WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE VALLEY — MUSIC, THEATER, ART, MOVIES AND MORE Whatever happened to Afghanistan? Memoir details the story of a country’s ‘Lost Decency’

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI When the U.S. and its allies went to war in Afghanistan in From an independent, bucolic country respected by its 2001, the Taliban was overthrown but efforts soon went to neighbors to a chaotic and corrupt war zone — the last 50 the war in Iraq. years have seen tragedy unfold in Afghanistan. “After 9/11 there was so much hope,” Arghandiwal noted. “What happened?” people are always asking Atta Arghandi- “I’m bringing people not only to understand the history of wal, who immigrated to the Bay Area in the early ’80s. That Afghanistan but that if this third-world, impoverished na- question inspired his recently published memoir, “Lost De- tion were going to be helped, it could not only survive but cency: The Untold Afghan Story,” which tells of his happy, thrive.” secure childhood, then his loss of innocence with the inva- Arghandiwal returned to Afghanistan in 2011 to find sion of the Soviet Union. He’ll be speaking and signing books Kabul greatly deteriorated. at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pleasanton library. “The streets were bumpy. There was no rule of law, no “Afghans’ history was remarkable, peaceful, a people who lights,” he said, describing people and animals traversing the believed in values and traditions,” Arghandiwal said in a streets helter skelter. recent interview. “We lived in society together, a communal He describes in his memoir how he and a friend were society. My neighbors were my uncles.” included in a secret gathering of warlords. They showed The 1950s and ’60s were its glory days, he said, and Af- interest in his profession as a banker but there was a lot of ghanistan was beginning to enjoy industrial growth. Even tension. into the late 1970s Afghan women pursued higher education “I thought I was going to go and start helping but when CONTRIBUTED PHOTO and built careers alongside men. I saw the level of corruption I knew I didn’t have a chance,” Atta Arghandiwal has written his memoir, “Lost Decency: The Un- After studying English at the U.S. Information Services in Arghandiwal said. “Money went to the elite — they have their told Afghan Story,” to explain the political upheaval in his home- Kabul and taking typing and shorthand classes from Peace own armies, and have bought land and buildings in Dubai.” land and the affect on its innocent people. Corps workers, Arghandiwal was hired in the marketing de- Corruption is not traditionally part of the Afghan culture, partment at the Hotel Inter-Continental. he said, although since 2001 millions of dollars have gone “Messages say, ‘Now we understand what really hap- A gripping chapter in the book tells of Atta’s stealthy trip into the hands of warlords. The lucrative opium fields feed pened,’” Arghandiwal said. “This is very rewarding to know I from the hotel to his family home across the city, evading sol- into this corruption. helped explain.” N diers and tanks, the day the Russians invaded Kabul. When “Now having written the book there’s no way I can go suspicion fell on him, Atta was forced to flee to the West. back,” he added. He went first as a refugee to Germany and then the United People here ask why the Afghans don’t rise up as in Author appearance States, where he persuaded managers at a bank to hire him Egypt. What: Atta Arghandiwal speaking on Afghanistan and sign- and ended up having an illustrious career in that industry. “They are so out of power,” Arghandiwal said, it’s impossible ing his book, “Lost Decency: The Untold Afghan Story” “I looked for a bicycle but was able to drive a car,” he mar- to overcome the disconnect. “Their rights were taken away by When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 the elite, they’re not as educated, so they are afraid.” Where: Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. “The people all curse Karzai, a puppet of the elite,” he Cost: Free added. “A 70-year-old man told me, ‘Do you know how many American bodyguards he has? More than 50.’” Arghandiwal envisions a promising future for Afghanistan. He hopes that, first of all, the warlords join their money and Afghan dolls for sale mansions in Dubai. After that he would like to see the cre- ation of a national assembly that includes all ethnic and tribal Handmade Nadera political parties. Dolls, made by Afghan “Our national independence is our biggest attribute,” he widows, will be for sale said. at Atta Arghandiwal’s talk The educated Afghans who have spread throughout the at the library Thursday world must return to help build their nation, he said, adding evening, sold since 2003 that his own children would do so. His son Edreece is 23; by Rising International, daughter Hailai is 16; both are fluent in the language and which helps the world’s have played on the Afghan national soccer teams. poorest people participate “They want to go and help. There is that kind of willing- in the global economy. Atta Arghandiwal’s 16-year-old daughter, Hailai, participates in ness,” Arghandiwal said. Each doll sells for $34: the South Asian Games as a member of the Afghan soccer team. Meanwhile, his next writing project is a financial guide The widow that makes the geared to American immigrants. doll receives $11 (enough “It’s motivational and practical,” he said. “From my own to buy six meals); the proj- project, each earning immigrant experience I know what they need.” ect manager in Afghani- about $238; the average veled, recalling his arrival in the Bay Area. There are 10,000 Afghans in the Bay Area, and Arghandi- stan earns $1; the ship- income in Afghanistan is When the Russians pulled out of Afghanistan in 1989, the wal has strong views on the importance of immigrants stand- ping cost is $2.66; a local $250. American support ended, leaving a vacuum that led to a civil ing on their own two feet as soon as possible. Rising Representative In 2007, one of the war. “It’s a social responsibility to learn English,” he said. earns $6.80; and Rising doll makers, Nadera, was “Ordinary Afghans did not have the resources to put the “Every single one of my brothers and sisters have gone for raises $12.54 to reinvest killed by a suicide bomb country back on its feet again, making it extremely vulner- higher education,” he added. “It was expected.” in purchasing more dolls. placed in a vegetable cart, able to interference from neighboring countries, especially Arghandiwal says he’s received good feedback from the More than 60 widows and the Afghan Widows Pakistan and Iran, and ultimately resulting in the rise of the book, which is also selling in New Zealand, Australia and have participated in the Doll Project was re-named Taliban,” Arghandiwal wrote. Europe. Page 14ÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Four teens to perform at Dynamic musicals onstage locally Youth Orchestra Festival Theater groups presenting ‘Full Monty,’ ‘Rent’ Event offers chance to play together, The theater season kicks into Prize and the Tony Award for Best high gear this month, with Tri- Musical. help less fortunate youths Valley Repertory Theatre’s produc- “Rent” is about “community, tion of “The Full Monty” opening support, love .... the telling of per- BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI certmaster tomorrow night at the Bankhead sonal stories we can all relate to,” Four hundred young musicians, Young Sun Theater in Livermore, and Pacific said award-winning director Jasen ages 12 to 21, will be performing at (Angel) Kim, Coast Repertory Theatre’s “Rent” Jeffrey. the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festi- who is a senior starting next week at Firehouse He praised the intimate Fire- val’s BAYOF Hope Concert at 3 p.m. at Amador Val- Arts Center in Pleasanton. house theater, saying it makes the Sunday at the new 1,400-seat Weill ley, also will play “The Full Monty” is the story of performances that much more Hall at Sonoma State University. the BAYOF Hope unemployed steelworkers in Buf- powerful, plus with the profes- The 100-mem- Concert and has falo who, after seeing how much ber Young Peo- been selected as their wives enjoy watching male ple’s Symphony a member of the Irene Kim strippers during their girls’ night Orchestra of Festival Orches- out, come up with a bold way Berkeley, which tra. She and Fu to make some quick cash. In the WALLY ALLERT is part of the have played in process they find renewed self- Gritty New York is the backdrop performance, all three of the esteem, the importance of friend- to “Rent” and its personal stories will feature three previous Hope ship and the ability to have fun. of impoverished young artists and musicians from Concerts. The musical, which is rated R for musicians, including Robert Lopez Amador Valley Beverly Fu The event adult language and situations, plays as Roger and Andrew Humann as High School: se- was begun in Jan. 19-Feb. 3. For tickets, call 373- Mark. nior Beverly Fu, 2009 as a way 6800, visit the Bankhead box office 17, who plays the to help kids in at 2400 First St. in Livermore, or go sional set and lighting design, violin and is the need while giv- Young Sun to www.trivalleyrep.org. “you will get the idea that this is a orchestra’s con- ing young mu- (Angel) Kim “Rent,” based loosely on Puc- raw, gritty, downtown New York, certmaster for this sicians a chance cini’s opera, “La Boheme,” tells the eclectic bohemian atmosphere.” season; freshman to come together. It has raised story of a group of impoverished JAMES MIILLE The show runs Jan. 25-Feb. 10. Daniel Gurevich, $65,000 for Bay Area homeless and young artists and musicians strug- In “The Full Monty,” a bold plan is For tickets, call 931-4848, visit 14, who plays the underserved youths. gling to survive and create in New hatched to come up with cash by the box office at 4444 Railroad English Horn and Sunday’s music will include York’s Lower East Side, under the Buffalo steelworkers Dave: Marty Ave., or go to www.pcrtproduc- oboe; and senior works by Jean Sibelius, Samuel shadow of HIV/AIDS. The Broad- tions.org. After the 2 p.m. matinee Daniel Gurevich Newton; Jerry: Todd Carver; Mal- Irene Kim, 17, a Barber, Aaron Copland, Alexander way show was the ninth longest colm: Ryan Cowles; Ethan: Dan- Jan. 27 there will be a discussion cellist. Borodin, Christopher Theofinidis running show in Broadway his- iel Quezada; and Harold: Elmer with the director and actors, “In- Fu, Gurevich and Kim were also and Gustav Mahler. The event tory and was awarded the Pulitzer Strasser. side the Show.” N chosen for the select 118 musician, will be presented by KDFC radio’s all-star Festival Orchestra that will morning host, Hoyt Smith. play the encore for the concert, and For tickets, call (707) 546-8742 or Fu has been selected as its concert- visit www.santarosasymphony.com. master. Cost is $20 general; $60 reserved; Four childhood friends share Oakland Youth Orchestra con- and $15 for students under 17. N Eagle Scout honors Eagle Scout Four Eagle Scouts who have been friends and Dominic Held of Troop 934 in Scouts for many years were honored Dec. 15 at Pleasanton was awarded his Eagle the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Scout rank recently. His project on Vineyard Avenue. Tyler Reedy, 16; Matthew was organizing and clearing old McMurdie, 17; Nick Snell, 17; and Tyler Nesci, school supplies from two large 17, all members of Troop No. 949, are currently teacher’s rooms at Fairlands El- juniors at Amador Valley High. ementary and transporting them The boys became great friends when still young to Books for the Barrios in Con- and called themselves “TMNT.” They earned the cord. Books for the Barrios sends Arrow of Light award and advanced through Boy school supplies to less fortunate Scouts together, and over the years have attended students in the Philippines. Domi- annual summer camps, most recently Camp nic also raised enough money to Cherry Valley on Catalina Island. Their Scout- donate to Books for the Barrios ing highlights include beach and snow camping, to help with the shipping costs. whitewater rafting, rock climbing, spelunking and mountain biking. Collectively, they’ve earned more than 84 merit badges. Each of their Eagle Scout projects needed more than 100 man-hours of labor and benefited Pleasanton as follows: Watercolors UÊ,ii`ÞÊÃÕ«iÀۈÃi`ÊÌ iÊÃ>˜`ˆ˜}Ê>˜`Ê«>ˆ˜Ìˆ˜}ʜvÊ three large tram trailers at the Alameda County on display Fairgrounds. These trams are used to transport Everyone is welcome fair attendees around the property. at the free artists UÊ V ÕÀ`ˆiÊ i`Ê ÛœÕ˜ÌiiÀÃÊ ÌœÊ «>ˆ˜ÌÊ >˜`Ê ÀivÕÀ- reception from 1-3 bish a Fairgrounds building used for various p.m. tomorrow to purposes. open “water+color UÊ -˜iÊ ܜÀŽi`Ê ÌœÊ ˆ˜Ûi˜ÌœÀÞÊ >˜`Ê Ài«>ViÊ ÎÈÊ 2013,” the 43rd damaged or missing classroom emergency back- National Exhibition packs and supplies at Walnut Grove Elementary of the California School. Watercolor Asso- UÊ iÃVˆÊ`ˆÀiVÌi`ÊÌ iʈ˜ÃÌ>>̈œ˜ÊœvÊÓäÊ£x‡}>œ˜Ê ciation, at the Har- plants at the Fairgrounds to provide shade and rington Gallery at the beautify the area. Firehouse Arts Center Reedy and Nesci are in the Amador March- in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Ave. The exhibit is on display Jan. 17-Feb. 16, ing Band, which regularly competes with other featuring watermedia paintings by 80 nationally recognized, award-winning bands. McMurdie is currently a lifeguard at the artists from as close as Danville to as far as Mumbai, India, including Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center in Pleasanton (above) Time Warp by Ona Kingdon. Also, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and is on the Amador swim team. Snell is an avid Clockwise from top left: Tyler Nesci, Nick Snell, Matthew Mc- each Saturday beginning Jan. 26, one of the artists will be on-site to discuss mountain biker and provides guidance to Scouts Murdie and Tyler Reedy. their work, answer questions, and demonstrate their painting techniques. interested in the sport. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊU Page 15 Transitions

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Michael Wesley Dean attend the Dean “Dozen of Cousins” started his family in Chicago, before Weaver-Britt family reunion on Dec. 15th in Las moving to California in 1966. Aug. 5, 1946-Jan. 2, 2013 Vegas which over 100 family mem- Rick began his Jonathan (J.R.) Roy Weaver Michael Wesley Dean passed away bers and friends attended. Michael did aviation career in of Pleasanton and Bailey Gard- peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, his final performance which everyone the US Navy as ner Britt of Houston, Texas, 1213, at the age of 66 with family loved. a radarman and were married Nov. 17 at River- members at his Michael was a member of the Valley was an air traffic hill Country Club in Kerrville, side. Michael is Community Church where family and controller with the Texas. the 6th of 7 sons friends are invited to attend a Celebra- FAA for 32 years. Bailey is the daughter of of Stanley and tion of Life on Jan. 19th, 1:00pm, 4455 A Pleasanton Irma Dean who Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton, Ca, resident since Will and Anne Britt. She is a preceded him in 94566. 1967, he was a graduate of Kinkaid School in death. Michael In lieu of flowers, donations can be member of the local Catholic commu- Houston and received her BS is survived by his made to the church under Michael’s nity, was active in marriage encounter, in corporate communications daughter Melis- name. On-line guest book at www. and helped begin Hope Hospice in from the University of Texas, sa and brothers tributes.com/show/michael-wesley- 1980. Austin. Stan, Jim, Ron, Bobby, Jerry, Tom and dean-95048046 He leaves behind Mary, his wife of J.R. is the son of Greg and wife Susie, and a long list of nieces and 57 years; children Rick, Steve (Chris), Kris Weaver. He is a 2008 Ama- nephews and their children. Richard Hovis Sherry; grandsons David, Luke (Jesse dor Valley High graduate and Michael’s music career spanned over May 31, 1930-Jan. 9, 2013 and Lane). We love you Pop and will 50 years as an entertainer, song writer miss you. completed his BS degree in pro- and recording artist. He will not be Richard M. Hovis died at home on A memorial Mass was held last Sat- fessional sales at Baylor Univer- forgotten, as his music will play on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. urday at Saint Elizabeth Seaton Catho- sity. forever. Rick was born on May 31, 1930 lic Church. Donations can be made to The couple honeymooned in their home in Austin, Texas, Fortunately Michael was able to in Boyers, PA. He was married and Hope Hospice, Dublin. Costa Rica before returning to where J.R. works for VMware.

Fannie L. Annis Warren graduated from Offi cer Train- ing School as a “90 Day Wonder” En- May 11, 1920-Jan. 1, 2013 sign on June 29, 1944, took a train to BIRTHS Fannie Lambert Annis passed Duluth, MN, and Fannie and Warren away on January 1, 2013, after suf- were married on July 3, 1944. Warren Jeremy Ryan Chamberlain fering a stroke on December 31, was then sent to the South Pacifi c bat- 2012. We knew she would make it tlefront. Fannie followed him by tak- Tom and Karie Chamberlain of Pleasanton welcomed a baby boy, to New Year’s Day! At the time of ing the train to California and work- Jeremy Ryan Chamberlain, on Dec. 11, at 9 pounds 14 ounces, her death, Fannie had been living in ing miscellaneous retail jobs and then 22 inches. Livermore for 1 ½ years after residing teaching in San Francisco. Fannie was in the same house in Pleasanton since very proud of hopping on a train and 1950. traveling to California, by herself, to Fannie was born Fannie Arnold “follow her man.” Lambert in Superior, WI, on May 11, After World War II, Fannie and PACIFIC COAST REPERTORY THEATRE 1920. Shortly thereafter the family Warren moved to Pleasanton, CA in Lasting presents moved to Duluth, MN, where Fan- 1948 and remained there for a total nie attended of 61 years. During that time Fan- elementary nie was a teacher, loved gardening Memories schools, East (her roses were adored by passersby Junior High on Vineyard Ave. for many years), School and enjoyed beating Warren at cribbage Honor your Central High and her chocolate chip cookies were School. Fan- “world” renown. loved one nie then Fannie is survived by her loving graduated husband of 68+ years, Warren, her and let friends from Duluth children, Larry (Carolyn) of Pleas- State Teacher’s anton, CA and Jim (Gini) of Reno, and family know College (now the University of Min- NV, her grandsons, Greg Annis of nesota at Duluth – UMD) in 1942 Oakland, CA, Keith Annis of Lima, with an obituary. with a bachelor’s degree in education. Peru, Kevin (Megan) Annis of Reno, Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Fannie spent two years teaching in NV, Brian Annis of Burbank, CA, Visitors to upper Michigan, one year teaching and her great grandchildren, Connor Musical Arrangements Original Concept/Additional Lyrics Steve Skinner, Billy Aronson in San Francisco, CA (during World PleasantonWeekly.com and Hailey Annis, and her older sis- Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements Dramaturg Tim Weil, Lynn Thomson War II), one year teaching in Niles, ter, Joan Mullin of Zion, Illinois. can submit a memorial RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop CA and then 19 years teaching at Al- Fannie was predeceased by her fa- isal Elementary School in the Pleas- ther, Vincent Sylvester Lambert, her (including photos and and on Broadwayby Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon anton School District. Fannie always mother, Ida Mae Burgess Lambert video), search recent and New York Theatre Workshop taught third grade, ostensibly because and her sister, Katherine Farnam. obituaries and write a “the math was too diffi cult in fourth There will be a genuine Celebra- grade.” She loved being a teacher and tion of Life for Fannie on Saturday, remembrance through Jasen Jeffrey - Director Sean Kana - Music Director was always able to look at the humor- February 2, 2013 at the Pleasanton Pleasanton Weekly’s Nicole Helfer - Choreographer ous side of events in the classroom. Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Fannie retired in 1977 to be able to Pleasanton CA, at 2:00PM. One of obituary directory. Featuring Broadway RENT star Alan Mingo Jr.* as Collins travel the world. Fannie’s requests at her celebration and Adam Theodore Barry* as Angel In March of 1939, Fannie Lam- was the playing of “The Beer Barrel Visit bert met Warren Annis…the love of Polka.” That request will be hon- * Mr. Mingo and Mr. Barry appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association her life…as they were playing ping ored and will be in addition to other PleasantonWeekly.com/ pong against each other at the recre- heartfelt and humorous moments at obituaries January 25 - February 10, 2013 ation center at Duluth State Teacher’s her celebration. We are hopeful that College. That same night they went many of the students that she taught FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER to a dance and, as they say, the rest is in Pleasanton will be able to attend For information about history. Ultimately, Warren graduated this celebration. Fannie asked that in an obituary in the 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton from Duluth State Teacher’s College lieu of fl owers, donations be made and on March 6, 1944, left for the to: Children, Incorporated; c/o Ap- Pleasanton Weekly, Tickets: $19 - $35 www.firehousearts.org Naval Offi cer’s Training School at palachian Children’s Fund; P.O. Box call 600-0840. Columbia University in New York. 5381; Richmond, VA 23200-0381 Box Office: (925) 931-4848

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block of Stoneridge Mall Road. The to create a $50; it was noticed by scammer. The fraud attempt was POLICE BULLETIN break-in, which occurred between a clerk, who contacted police at reported at 11:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., also about 8:24 p.m. In the other, unauthorized credit netted $613 in cash, two $100 UÊ/ iÊvÀœ˜ÌÊ`œœÀʜ˜Ê>Ê œ“iʈ˜ÊÌ iÊ cards were issued in the name of a Daytime break-in nets sets of shoes. The front door was wallets, a $100 briefcase and a $90 2400 block of Tapestry Way was ÀiÈ`i˜ÌʜvÊÌ iÊÈ£ääÊLœVŽÊœvÊ œÀÌiÊ more than 70K kicked in for access, the reports backpack. A window was smashed damaged in a Jan. 10 burglary at- Trancas, although it’s unknown said. to gain access. tempt. No entry was gained in the what, if anything, was taken. The in jewelry UÊ
Ê >`ˆiÃÊ Ü>ÌV Ê ÜœÀÌ Ê f£]äääÊ break-in attempt, which took place victim began receiving notices in Jewelry worth $72,000 was sto- In other police reports: and a $700 laptop computer were at 11:33 a.m.; the owner was home the mail regarding a change of ad- len in a Jan. 11 daytime burglary UÊ iVÌÀœ˜ˆVÃÊÜiÀiÊ>“œ˜}ÊÌ iʈÌi“ÃÊ taken in a residential burglary that at the time and contacted police dress. She contacted police at about at a home in the 3400 block of stolen in a Jan. 9 burglary at a occurred between 10:30 and 11:42 immediately. 2:19 p.m. Arbor Drive, according to police home in the first block of Twelve a.m. Jan. 11 at a home in the 500 UÊ/ܜÊ*i>Ã>˜Ìœ˜ÊÀiÈ`i˜ÌÃÊÀi«œÀÌ- UÊ Ài`ÀˆVŽÊ >ÕÀˆViÊ œ˜iÃ]Ê Î™]Ê >Ê reports. Among the valuable jew- Oaks Drive. A $1,000 hard drive block of Mission Drive. The front ed they were the objects of identity transient, was arrested at about elry taken were two sets of jew- and $200 laptop were stolen, along door of the home was broken open theft attempts on Jan 12 in separate x\£xÊ«°“°Ê>˜°Ê££Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ ÝÌi˜`i`Ê elry worth $15,000 apiece; white with a $900 camera, a $100 com- to provide entry. incidents. Stay in the 4500 block of Dublin gold rings valued at $8,000; white puter monitor and $400 in costume UÊ- œ«ˆvÌiÀÃÊ>ÌÊ"`Ê/œÜ˜Ê
˜ÌˆµÕiÃÊ In one, a telephone scam at- Boulevard. Jones was taken into gold earrings worth $8,000; and jewelry. The break-in occurred be- in the 3400 block of Stanley Boule- tempting to get a wire transfer custody on a felony warrant, and an antique white gold ring valued tween 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; a rear vard got away with $705 in jewelry. was stopped by an alert resident arrested for parole violation, pos- at $7,000. Also taken in the theft, door of the home had been left The theft occurred between 11:30 of the 4400 block of Railroad Av- session of methamphetamine and which occurred between 8:20 unlocked. a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Jan. 11. enue. The scam is a common one, paraphernalia possession a.m. and 2:04 p.m., was com- UÊ œ“«ÕÌiÀÊ iµÕˆ«“i˜ÌÊ ÜœÀÌ Ê >Ê UÊ
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The Pleasanton Police Department made Stanley Boulevard; shoplifting Santa Rita Road and Rosewood Jan. 15 Vandalism the following information available. Drive; DUI ■ 8:24 p.m. in the 1600 block of Theft ■ 8:17 a.m. in the 6300 block of Jan. 9 Stoneridge Mall Road; fraud ■ 10:41 p.m. at the intersection of Stoneridge Mall Road Navajo Court and Santa Rita Road; ■ 7:36 a.m. in the 1500 block of Shoplifting Burglary Trimingham Drive; theft from struc- ■ 9:26 a.m. in the 7300 block of DUI Johnson Drive ■ 5:50 p.m. in the 1400 block of ■ 11:39 a.m. in the 500 block of ture Stoneridge Mall Road Mission Drive; residential burglary ■ 12:18 p.m. in the 300 block of DUI Burglary Auto burglary Jan. 13 Adams Way; fraud ■ 4:59 p.m. in the 2700 block of Hopyard Road ■ 7:58 a.m. in the 300 block of Lone ■ 2:37 p.m. in the 5700 block of Theft Auto burglary Owens Drive Oak Drive; residential burglary ■ 11:17 a.m. in the 4000 block of ■ 12:29 p.m. in the 1000 block of Auto burglary ■ 3:32 p.m. in the 5600 block of Stanley Boulevard; auto theft Stoneridge Mall Road Owens Drive ■ 8:43 a.m. in the 4000 block of ■ 7:13 p.m. in the 1400 block of Cristobal Way Vandalism Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting Vandalism ■ 7:04 a.m. at the intersection of Auto burglary Arbor Drive and Navalle Court ■ 11:34 a.m. in the 4500 block of ■ 9:16 p.m. in the 7000 block of ■ 7:05 a.m. at the intersection of Johnson Drive Staying Healthy First Street Valley Avenue and Hopyard Road Drug/alcohol violations Vandalism ■ 3:23 p.m. in the 800 block of ■ ■ 2:07 a.m. on Santa Rita Road; Palomino Drive 9:46 a.m. in the 5800 block of public drunkenness Laurel Creek Drive & Beautiful 2013 Drug/alcohol violations ■ 2:30 a.m. in the 5200 block of Alcohol violations EEKLYs4RI6ALLEY6IEWSs$ANVILLE%XPRESSs3AN2AMON%XPRESS ■ 12:28 a.m. in the 5300 block of ASPECIALPUBLICATIONOFTHE0LEASANTON7 Hopyard Road; paraphernalia pos- ■ 12:23 a.m. in the 5800 block of STAYING session Hopyard Road; possession of a false prescription, paraphernalia Valley Avenue; DUI Healthy possession ■ 12:36 a.m. at the intersection of Our Santa Rita Road and Mohr Avenue; Jan. 10 ■ 3 a.m. on Stanley Boulevard; DUI DUI readers ■ 3:12 p.m. in the 4500 block of Bicycle theft ■ Rosewood Drive; possession of 1 a.m. in the 300 block of Ray ■ 8:57 a.m. on Vineyard Road methamphetamine Street; DUI want Burglary ■ 2:49 a.m. in the 4800 block of ■ 5:15 p.m. in the 4500 block of ■ 11:33 a.m. in the 2400 block of Dublin Boulevard; possession of Bernal Avenue; DUI to look, Tapestry Way; residential burglary methamphetamine, paraphernalia ■ 3:31 a.m. in the 4300 block of Auto burglary possession Valley Avenue; public drunkenness feel and ■ 3:10 p.m. in the 3800 block of ■ 8:37 p.m. in the 5900 block of Kamp Drive Owens Drive; paraphernalia pos- session Jan. 14 be their Vandalism Theft GETTING ■ 9:06 a.m. in the 4700 block of ■ Muirwood Drive 12:12 p.m. in the 1600 block of IN SHAPE very best. Jan. 12 What does it take to run Corte Trancas a marathon or cycle ■ 2:41 p.m. in the 5400 block of a century? PAGE 4 Theft ■ Sunol Boulevard 12:59 p.m. in the 1000 block of ■ 11:45 a.m. in the 4400 block of Serpentine Lane Threats Railroad Avenue; fraud ■ 3:19 p.m. in the 4500 block of Market your services in print ■ 3:24 p.m. in the 3900 block of ■ 2:19 p.m. in the 6100 block of Rosewood Drive; theft from struc- Vineyard Avenue Corte Trancas; fraud ture and online to thousands of readers Marijuana possession ■ 4:13 p.m. in the 1500 block of Auto burglary throughout the 680 corridor! ■ 2:04 p.m. at the intersection of Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting ■ 11:20 p.m. in the 5700 block of Sonoma Drive and Sunol Boulevard ■ 9:19 p.m. in the 1300 block of Owens Drive Print: 16,000 ■ 2:16 p.m. near the intersection of Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting Vandalism Online: 75,000 average unique visitors interstates 580 and 680 Drug/alcohol violations ■ 10:02 a.m. in the 3700 block of 300,000 average pageviews ■ 12:26 a.m. near the intersection of Cameron Avenue January 25, 2013 publication Jan. 11 Santa Rita Road and I-580; posses- ■ 1:39 p.m. in the 7300 block of sion of a false prescription Joshua Circle Ad Copy Deadline: January 21, 2013 Theft ■ 12:39 a.m. at the intersection of ■ 9:50 p.m. in the 6200 block of ■ 12:28 p.m. in the 5200 block of Tassajara Road and Gleason Drive; Paseo Santa Cruz Call your sales representative Case Avenue DUI ■ 1:14 p.m. in the 3400 block of ■ 1:08 a.m. at the intersection of today at 925-600-0840

Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊU Page 17 ON THE ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR TOWN Guitar Night (IGN) at the toward supporting art programs The event is from 6:30 -9:30 p.m. Auditions Bankhead Theater, 2400 First in our schools. Contact the city of (potluck begins at 6:30), Saturday, St., Livermore, at 7:30 p.m., Pleasanton at www.ci.pleasanton. Jan. 19 at IBEW Hall, 6250 Village AMERICAN VALLEY CONCERT CHORALE The Valley Wednesday, Jan. 23. Founded by ca.us/services/contact/. Parkway, Dublin. Donation $3. Call Concert Chorale, Tri-Valley’s pre- Eddie Papa’s guitarist Brian Gore more than 15 462-3459 or email flickknight@ mier chorus, will hold auditions by LIONS CRAB FEED Pleasanton Lions years ago, IGN began as a series gmail.com. American Hangout appointment for its April and May will host its annual crab feed from of small concerts featuring local concerts. Auditions and rehears- 6-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at TRI-VALLEY PRESCHOOL FAIR Join 4889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, acoustic guitar masters and has als are at the First Presbyterian the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Child Care Links and the city 469-6266. Winner of The grown to an event that tours across Church of Livermore, 2020 Fifth No-host bar opens at 6 p.m., with of Dublin for the 13th annual North America and attracts pre- Pleasanton Weekly’s Reader St. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m., crab feed following at 7:30 p.m. Preschool Fair. This is a great event mier talent from around the world. Choice Awards for “Best Monday, Feb. 4. Call 462-4205 or Also casino night and dancing. for the whole family to visit and Tickets range from $23 to $43 American Food,” “Best Meal visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org. Tickets $48, including parking. For personally meet representatives for adults and $14 for students, details, contact Steve Grimes at from more then 25 preschools from under $20” and “Best Kid Purchase at the ticket office, online 484-3524 or [email protected]. all over the Tri-Valley in one loca- Friendly Restaurant,” Eddie Papa’s at www.bankheadtheater.org, or by tion. The event is from 2-5 p.m., American Hangout celebrates the Author Visits calling 373-6800. PLEASANTONIANS 4 PEACE GREG BARDSLEY, AVHS GRAD Saturday, Feb. 9, at Dublin Senior The Pleasantonians 4 Peace’s fourth regional food and beverage cul- Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., author of “Cash Out,” Greg Bardsley, Wednesday War Protest will be tures of America. Bring the whole Dublin. Call 417-8733. Each family will be at Towne Center Books, 555 held from 5-6 p.m., Wednesday, family to enjoy iconic dishes from Main St., at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25. Events will receive pizza and a free chil- ‘THE BIG DRAW’ The city of Jan. 23, at the corner of First and Bardsley is an Amador Valley High dren’s book. across the United States, Old Pleasanton is sponsoring an arts Neal streets. For details, call Cathe graduate and has worked as a Silicon World Hospitality, and hand day, “The Big Draw,” from 10 a.m.- Norman at 462-7495. Valley speechwriter, newspaper report- crafted artisan cocktails. 5 p.m., Saturday, May 11, which er and weekly columnist. Come meet THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT This Exhibits will take place downtown. The www.eddiepapas.com. Greg and congratulate him on his first nationally presented slideshow ANIMAL ATTRACTIONS AT MUSEUM organizers are looking for people book. For details, call 846-8826. and conversation developed by ON MAIN Animal lovers of the Tri- who are interested in showing off To have your restaurant listed in Nobel Prize laureate Al Gore and Valley are sharing their collections all different types of art forms to this dining directory, please call presented by Erica Stephen, former with the public in Museum on the public, including dance, liter- the Pleasanton Weekly Advertising Concerts Climate change policy advisor to Main’s exhibit, Animal Attractions, ary, music and visual. The event the British Embassy in Wash DC, INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT through Sunday, Jan. 20. The Department at (925) 600-0840 will emphasize the talent of our explains the phenomenon of “dirty The Livermore Valley Performing exhibit features selected treasures youth, and money raised will go weather” and possible solutions. Arts Center presents International from nine local collectors. Museum on Main is at 603 Main St. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. No admission, but donations A FREE Educational Seminar appreciated. Call 462-2766 or visit [email protected]. Fundraisers Minimally invasive KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB FEED Pleasanton Knights of Columbus treatments for GERD will host its 44th annual Crab Feed GOT from 5-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, at St. Augustine Church Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. The proceeds are used to benefit the church and community through the Knights HEARTBURN? of Columbus activities. Tickets are $40. Steak tickets available for non- crab eaters. There will be a silent auction. Call 846-7181 or email Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. [email protected].

FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR Kids & Teens AERIAL HUNTERS AT THE LIBRARY Is frequent heartburn interrupting your sleep and restricting your diet? Heartburn Share in a close-up encounter with is a symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), caused by the gastric live hawks and owls, as their han- acid flowing from the stomach into the esophagus. Our doctors will discuss the dlers illuminate the personal lives of each bird and involve the audi- risks, signs and symptoms of GERD, and advanced medical and minimally ence through stories and conversa- invasive surgical treatments. Left untreated, GERD can damage the esophagus, tion. The event is from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at the and may increase your risk for esophageal cancer. Learn about the importance Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old of diagnosis and treatment of this uncomfortable condition. Bernal Ave. Free tickets distributed in children’s area beginning at 1 SEMINAR LOCATION SPEAKERS p.m. For kindergarten age and older. Call 931-3400, ext. 8, or visit San Ramon Regional Medical Center Mrudula Kumar, M.D. www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/ South Conference Room Gastroenterologist library/. South Building Wilson Tsai, M.D. 7777 Norris Canyon Road Thoracic Surgeon Spiritual San Ramon, CA 94583 RESPITE TRAINING How to Begin, Expand or Improve Respite Care at your Church. The lecture is from 9:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 2 at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Seminar Room. Try out our new technology: Call 580-4392. Respite training will InQuickER and New Free be Presented by Mr. David Glover, App on our website Founder of PURE Ministries Respite is a win/win for all involved! NO CHARGE. Reserve your place by calling: For more events, go to 800.284.2878 www.OurSanRamonHospital.com or visit www.PleasantonWeekly.com

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Ryan Gordon Alumni Games raise $6,000 for soccer programs SPORTS DIGEST 67 players from 1970s Donate sports equipment The Amador Valley baseball through 2010 take part team is collecting equipment for The Ryan Gordon Alumni Games all sports this weekend to be do- celebrated their 10th year Jan. 5 by nated to the TLC for Kids Sports raising $6,000 for men’s and wom- Program. The nonprofit program en’s soccer programs at Foothill was started by O.C. Jones & Sons and Amador Valley high schools. Inc. to help underserved commu- Foothill took both the men’s and nities and neighborhoods. women’s games, although statisti- Equipment may be dropped cally on the men’s side, Amador off from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., remains ahead in the 10-year con- Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 19-20 and tinuation of the cross-town rivalry. Feb. 9-10, at the Amador Valley This year featured 67 players, 43 High School parking lot near the men and 24 women, many of them varsity baseball field. returnees from prior years. The men’s side saw Foothill getting Basketball on TV by Amador, 2-0. Amador still domi- Tri-Valley TV30 will air three nates the series, winning seven of the basketball games this season, be- 10 games played so far. Dag Norton ginning with Granada at Liver- (2009) opened up the scoring with more on Tuesday. Dublin vs. Las an unassisted, 35-yard bullet early Lomas will air Friday, Feb. 1, and in the game. Foothill later added a Amador Valley vs. Foothill will be second goal by Boomer Cruz (2006) shown Thursday, Feb. 14. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO with an assist from Norton. Foothill alumnus Nick Whittaker (class of 1997), No. 22 in blue and white, faces off against Steven Volking (1986), No. The games, which are not broad- Niko Lecco (2009) was outstand- 22 for Amador. cast live, feature play by play and ing in goal, shutting out Amador for color announcing by TV30 sports the first time by either team in the Jillian Sweetnam (2006) scored and bruises included Brian Cox Christina Peterson (1998) and Ali- personalities Ian Bartholomew 10-year series. His 22 saves includ- two goals for the winners, with Alicia (2000), John Mello (2002), Brian cia Diaz (1988). and George “Dr. B” Baljevich. In- ed a save on a penalty kick award- Robertson (2000) and Kirstie Rodri- Ignacio (2004), Chris Brown All money raised at the annual terviews during the game will in- ed Amador when George Mayer gues (2007) each adding a goal. Gabi (1996), Quinn Tomlin (2002), games is donated to the men’s and clude coaches, principals, players, (2009) was pulled down in the box. Lemoine (2012) was solid in goal for Sean Lemoine (1988), Nick Whit- women’s soccer programs at the students and others. Kevin Crow (1979), Steven Volking Foothill allowing just one score. taker (1997), Stuart Googins two Pleasanton high schools. This For complete air dates and (1986), Robert Gilliam (1987), Ito Amador scored early in the sec- (1987), Demar Williams (1994), year’s $6,000 brings the total since times or to view the games via Zapata (2001), Scott Berglin (1987) ond half when Sydney Ruegsegger Joel McKay (1992), Dion Hock 2003 to nearly $60,000. Video on Demand, visit www.tri- and Tim Grey (1992) kept pressure (2012) found the net. Ann Peterson (1978), Craig Caponigro (1988), Ryan Gordon was a 2003 gradu- valleytv.org. DVDs of the games on Foothill throughout the game. (1981), Mary Scavone (1989), Aimee Lisa Wilson (1998), Tina Peter- ate of Foothill killed in a jet ski may also be purchased at the Foothill women continued their Ose (1990) and Valarie Pane (2002) son (1998), Jenn Sweeney (1986), accident shortly after graduation. website. winning ways, with a final score of played well in the losing effort. Maggy Kelly (1990), Kate Whi- He had planned to attend Santa 4-1. Foothill has now won seven of Players seen around town taker (2003), Danielle Sweeney Barbara City College and play soc- Tires and soccer balls the 10 games. the next day with various limps (2006), Patricia Bingham (1992) cer there. N The Michelin Soccer Program and Seever & Sons Tire Inc. do- nated more than $1,150 in both funds and equipment to Ballistic Foothill cheer teams headed to nationals in March United Soccer Club recently, as part of its local tire dealers part- Five first-place awards days, competing against four other once more in January to compete Maas, Sara Moore, Brie Morris- nering with local youth soccer JV novice teams Saturday and four in one last USA Regional. You can sey, Erin Page, Jordan Robinson organizations. The soccer leagues at regionals in Southern more on Sunday. The group stunt follow them at www.facebook.com/ (co-captain), Taylor Sanchez (co- are sent certificates that can be California advanced team was awarded fourth FHSFalconCheer. captain), Anika Simons, Stephanie redeemed at the dealer’s store for place Saturday and first place Sun- “I’m so proud to coach these Tasto and Noelle Viscaina. a free soccer ball during a 30- Foothill’s competition cheer day, competing against three other amazing girls,” Coach DeJoy said. Group stunt advanced team in- day promotional period, while teams had a strong showing at teams on Saturday and two on Sun- Varsity show cheer team includes cludes Zoe Cristobal, Bailey Dow- supplies last. After a 60-day tire two back-to-back Southern Cali- day. The group stunt intermediate Amanda Arnold, Zoe Cristobal, num, Michelle French, Gabriella rebate promotion included on the fornia USA Regional competitions team did not compete this round Sarina DeJoy, Bailey Downum, Mi- Scalise and Natalie Wright. certificate, Michelin donates $2 to they attended this past weekend. due to an injury. chelle French, Camille Hamlin, Keri On injured reserve are ‘Alakoka the soccer organization for each All teams qualified again for USA These competitions were the Kodama (captain), Amber Marquez, Kailahi, Morgan Greenup and Sa- tire sold during the program. Nationals on Saturday and Sunday third and fourth in a series of six Emily Palange, Jordan Robinson, Ga- brina Stermer. N at the USA Regional competitions competitions in which the teams briella Scalise and Natalie Wright. held at JSerra Catholic High School compete from November to Febru- JV show cheer team includes in San Juan Capistrano and Lake- ary on their quest for back-to-back Cassidee Banks, Kailyn Coleman, TROPHIES side High School in Lake Elsinore. national titles when they return to Mackenzie Curran, Mitsu Dill, AWARDS “These girls demonstrated tre- USA Nationals in March. The teams Shauna Dunlap, Jenna Edsen, Kar- mendous resilience this weekend. will return to Southern California ina Galvez, Emma Loll, Maddy PINS Both show cheer teams had sub- CORPORATE AWARDS stitutions due to teammate injuries GLASS AND CRYSTAL this past week, and each team only got one or two practices as a new MEDALLIONS team,” Coach Kim DeJoy said. 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for her role as chairman of Adopt an Angel, COURTESY BOB HENRY which collects holiday gifts for needy chil- Bay East 2012 President Doreen Roberts pres- dren of Alameda County. ents 2013 President Craig Ragg with his pin. Darlene Crane, David Bellinger, MBA Don Faught of Alain Pinel Realtors was Branch Manager presented two awards: Outstanding Leader Real Estate Mortgage Advisor OPES ADVISORS office: 925.397.4188 and Realtor of the Year. In addition to being Estate & Associates, Fremont; Lu Jayo, 925-699–4377 cell: 925.998.6173 vice president and managing broker for Alain Landmark Investment Properties, Fremont; [email protected] [email protected] Pinel Realtors Pleasanton and Livermore Miguel Padilla, Legacy Real Estate & Associ- www.darlenecrane.com www.davidbellinger.com NMLS 30878 License 00907071 CA DRE # 01725157, NMLS # 450858 Valley offices, Faught is the 2013 President ates, Fremont; and Don Rettig, Legacy Real 349 Main Street #203, Pleasanton of the California Association of Realtors. He Estate & Associates, Fremont. {x™Ê >ˆ˜Ê-Ì°]ÊUÊ*i>Ã>˜Ìœ˜]Ê
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 18, 2013ÊU Page 21 REAL ESTATE HOME SALE OF THE WEEK HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold during Dec. 2012 3240 Maguire Way #218 C. & C. Naughton to S. 3834 ORION CT., PLEASANTON, $958,000 & H. Lu for $365,000 Dublin 3317 Monaghan Street Harborview Mortgage to 6909 Amador Valley Boulevard Duncan Trust to S. & I. Tam for $415,000 We Love Dag Trust for $425,000 6963 Portage Road J. & S. McGue to K. Khine for 4516 Central Parkway D. Brennan to B. Qu for $430,000 $358,000 7864 Starward Drive P. & M. Corona to J. Xu for 7317 Cronin Circle C. Hill to D. Ostlund for $335,000 $250,000 5501 De Marcus Boulevard #344 J. Lackey to J. Pleasanton & D. Ogden for $315,500 4923 Blackbird Way Kratky Trust to W. Jin for 3385 Dublin Boulevard #446 Kabei Trust to K. $830,000 Heo for $415,000 3689 Glacier Court #N Demars Trust to L. Phillips 8650 Edenberry Place A. Ward to Premier Choice for $612,500 Properties for $370,000 7498 Hillview Court D. & T. Buenz to M. & M. 8296 Elgin Lane Murphy Trust to E. Tompkins for Bonitz for $910,000 $460,000 5117 Liveoak Ct J. Bowen to F. Soriano for 7831 Gardella Drive F. Campbell to C. Teuben for $774,000 Quiet court location near downtown, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2800 plus square feet. $450,000 236 Rachael Pl T. Starck to R. Jones for $399,000 Lot size is 9074 sq. ft. Highly upgraded custom home, gourmet kitchen with granite coun- 5646 Idlewood Street R. & C. Walsh to R. & B. 8113 Regency Drive A. James to S. & G. Emran for tertops and stainless steel appliances, expansive master suite with retreat, fireplace and Jain for $675,000 $1,150,000 upgraded bathroom. Large family room with fireplace, plantation shutters and crown 11805 Kilcullin Court G. Kehl to C. Morrison for 6334 Shorewood Court D. & S. Schuchardt to R. $285,000 & S. Rai for $520,000 molding. Newer landscaped private rear yard with built-in BBQ, refrigerator, sitting area, 4570 Lee Thompson Street Standard Pacific 3897 Vine Street Bank of New York to V. fire pit and beautiful stone patios and landscaping! Corporation to G. Woo for $706,000 Chaphekar for $362,000 Sold by Blaise Lofland at Alain Pinel Realtors (925) 846-6500. Source: California REsource OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND Alamo 202 Viewpoint Dr $959,000 Pleasanton 5 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc 855-4000 3273 Novara Way $2,925,000 3 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273 2402 Royal Oaks Dr $1,090,000 Dublin 7349 Stonedale Drive $475,000 1153 Via di Salerno $2,495,000 Sat 1-4/Sun 1-5 Keller Williams Realty 855-8333 Sun 1-4 Jan Pegler 519-1455 Sun 1-4 DeAnna Armario 260-2220 2 BEDROOMS 7543 Maywood Dr $515,000 Danville 3727 Dublin Blvd. $439,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Andrea Rozran 858-4198 San Ramon 4 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 855-8333 4 BEDROOMS 5 BEDROOMS 476 El Pintado Rd $1,200,000 9 Circle E Ranch Pl $1,350,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc 855-4000 Livermore 7755 Country Lane $1,950,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Moxley Team 600-0990 Sun 1-4:30 J. Rockcliff Realtors 251-2500 5 BEDROOMS 4 BEDROOMS 2009 Raven Road $759,000 3540 Ashbourne Cir $1,799,900 1250 Country Lane $1,448,000 656 Alden Lane $689,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Tim McGuire 895-9950 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 Sat/Sun 1-4 Tim McGuire 895-9950

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5029 Forest Hill Dr., Pleasanton 6221 Detjen Court, Pleasanton “Creekside” in Dublin 4718 Pheasant Court Beautiful 5 bed/3 bath, 3440 sq. ft. home on .25 Beatiful Home on 1/2 acre in Preserve, 4 bedroom , 2.5 bathrooms, 2390 Sq Ft acre. Great layout for family living or entertaining. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Built in 1997, fantastic location, good condition SOLD FOR $1,075,000 SOLD FOR 1,510,000 Call Julia for more information Julia Murtagh 2012 & 2011 PENDING IN 3 DAYS! SOLD FOR OVER ASKING SOLD 21K OVER ASKING Top Producer

925.997.2411 2327 Woodthrush Way, Pleasanton 5204 Iris Way, Livermore 3147 Catawba Court, Pleasanton Email: [email protected] Great “Birdland” location. 4 bed/2 bath home. Wonderful single level home, with major up- Charming Vintage Hills single story home Over 1800 sq. ft. Multiple offers. Call for more grades. Sellers spent 40k, solar, new roof, new with 1527 sq. ft. 4 bed/ 2 bath on a nice quiet DRE #01751854 information on this short sale. windows etc. Home is just under 1300 sq. ft., court. Upgraded bathrooms. LISTED AT $620,000 with a wonderful backyard. SOLD FOR $380,000 SOLD FOR $690,000 “Bringing Integrity BUYER NEEDS SELLER REVIEW to Your Front Door” • West side pre-approved buyers looking for a large “We highly recommend Julia Murtagh as a partner in any real estate transaction. family home on nice size lot, up to 2 million Julia recently represented us as our Listing agent. We were quite impressed with the level of knowledge she brought and her detailed follow up and commitment • Single story home with a pool or room for a pool, to our success with the sale of our home. We do believe that her personal touch over 1800 sq. ft. and hands on approach assisted in a prompt and painless process. We will defi- nitely look to Julia to handle any future real estate needs.” —J. Koidal DISTRESSED SELLERS Please see Great News for Sellers needing to Short Sale Home reviews of The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 was created to relieve homeowners of the phantom income tax Julia on associated with forgiven debt from a short sale, foreclosure, or loan modification. Although this legislation was set to expire at the end of 2012, the recently passed American Taxpayer Relief Act extended this exemption through 2013. www.JuliaHelpsDistressedSellers.com

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3834 ORION COURT, PLEASANTON 176 PRATO WAY, LIVERMORE 369 OAK LANE, PLEASANTON Quiet court location near downtown, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Upgraded 5 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, approximately 3325 square foot Former Friden Estate Hunting Lodge -“Moonlight Oaks.” Private driveway included in this 1.2 acre estate lot in premium wooded, 2800 plus square feet. Lot size is 9074 sq. ft. Highly upgraded cus- 5284 ARREZZO STREET, PLEASANTON Centex home. Spacious gourmet kitchen with granite counter- tom home, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless tops, stainless steel appliances, island, and breakfast bar! Expansive secluded location. This is an entertainers dream home. Extensive Newer upgraded three bedroom, two and a half bathrooms, ap- use of quality redwood timber. Recently upgraded, desirable single steel appliances, expansive master suite with retreat, fi replace and proximately 1482 square feet “Signature Home.” Updated kitchen master suite with spa tub and walk-in closet. Plantation shutters, upgraded bathroom. Large family room with fi replace, plantation crown molding, custom tile and Brazilian cherry hardwood fl oors level with tastefully maintained historic charm. Panoramic views of with stainless steel appliances. Brazilian Cherry hardwood fl ooring nature and historic majestic oaks. Approximately 3800 square feet shutters and crown molding. Newer landscaped private rear yard and new carpet. Recessed lighting, dual pane windows, central throughout downstairs. Dual heating & air conditioning. Beautifully landscaped front and rear yards, in-ground pool/raised spa and private with three bedrooms, three remodeled bathrooms, large gourmet with built-in BBQ, refrigerator, sitting area, fi re pit and beautiful air conditioning, & new paint interior/exterior. Private rear yard. kitchen, and incredible great room with large Yosemite style Community amenities include pool/spa, clubhouse & playground. courtyard area, three car garage with electric gated private driveway. stone patios and landscaping! SOLD FOR $958,000 Close to golfi ng, Ruby Hill Country Club, renewed downtown and fi replace and open beam ceiling. Large basement for storage and Close to BART and 580/680 access and more! detached two-room wine cottage. SOLD FOR $1,358,500 OFFERED AT $579,500 adjacent to the Livermore Wine Country! SOLD FOR $850,000 DANBURY PARK HIDDEN OAK CUSTOM HOME BRIDLE CREEK SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

1431 GROTH CIRCLE, PLEASANTON 1010 LAMB COURT, PLEASANTON 6513 ARLINGTON DRIVE, PLEASANTON 5206 SELENA COURT, PLEASANTON Premium location, two bedroom, two bathroom, approximately Former model home, upgraded throughout, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 Enter this secluded .56 acre estate through the long, private Check out this double sized lot (.56 acre). Premium private court 1345 square feet, extensively upgraded single level home with open baths, 2029 sq. ft. Built in 1999. Premium 3654 sq. ft. Corner driveway! This mostly single level custom home includes an upstairs location for this quality built Greenbriar home (2000), includes 4 bed- fl oor plan, adjacent to park. Kitchen has new granite countertops lot. Upgraded contemporary kitchen, adjacent family room, spacious second master suite. Five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, room (1 down), 3 baths, and bonus room. Beautiful professional land- and stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms are upgraded with granite formal dining & living rooms, wood burning fi replace, two car and two half bathrooms. Approximately 4003 total square feet, large scaping with in-ground pool/spa in this expansive private backyard countertops, new plumbing fi xtures and hardware. Vaulted ceil- garage, walk to downtown (1 minute walk to main street). Crown remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Expansive rear ings, new window blinds, new tile fl ooring, private atrium area, including multiple sitting areas, adjacent beautiful Heritage Oak tree, & upgraded landscaping. Conveniently located near Downtown, molding throughout, dual pane windows downstairs, triple pane grounds with views of open space and Pleasanton Ridge, includes elevated ridge viewing deck. Upgraded gourmet kitchen, with granite Mission Plaza Shopping Center, Amador Shopping Center, The windows upstairs (most), upgraded carpeting, dual zone heating ten person spa, built-in fi replace, expansive lawn area and stamped counters, marble heated fl ooring and stainless appliances. Comprehen- Aquatic Center, and Amador Valley Community Park. & air conditioning, ceiling fans/lights in all bedrooms, two inch concrete & brick patios. Great home for entertaining! Three car sive audio/video system included. Three car garage. Great home for OFFERED AT AND SOLD FOR $539,500 wood blinds in kitchen & family room. SOLD FOR $640,000 garage with adjacent bonus room. SOLD FOR $1,130,000 entertaining! OFFERED AT AND SOLD FOR $1,399,000 PLEASANTON 900 Main Street

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3127 Cassia Court, Better Than New!!! SOLD! Pleasanton Totally upgraded New Listing! SOLD! Represented buyers Highly desirable 3 BR, Arroyo Cross- 2.5 BA, 1536 sq ft single ing home is family home. Walking immaculate and distance to Mohr one of a kind! The Elementary School. Sunny spacious O’Brien kitchen and breakfast built home with combo. Large bedrooms apprx 3,020 sq ft and baths upstairs. 2 car includes a down- tandem garage. This is stairs bedroom Exquisite, Vineyard Estate Home with over 4000 sq ft. 2 bedrooms & 2 full a must see home!! Call w/ full bath plus 4 baths downstairs. Fireplaces in Living room, Family room & Master bedroom. for a private showing. more bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and laundry room upstairs. Located in Gourmet Kitchen with Cherry Cabs, Slab Granite Counters & Stainless ap- Offered at $612,000 the picturesque Livermore Valley in walking distance to Robertson Park, pliances. Inside Laundry & Mud Room. Master bath with Jacuzzi Tub. downtown Livermore and numerous wineries. Offered at $819,000 Sold for $900,000. Call us for New Listings COMING SOON! Melissa Pederson Cindy and Gene Williams REALTOR® DRE # 01002251 Dennis Gerlt REALTORS® DRE # 01370076 and 00607511 925.397.4326 Broker Associate DRE # 01317997 925.918.2045 [email protected] 925.426.5010 www.williamsteam.net www.melissapederson.com www.buytrivalleyhomes.com

3273 Novara Way, Open Sun 1-4 Pleasanton (Ruby Hill) Coming Soon Open Sun 1-4 5 bed/4 full and 2 half bath, 7800 sq. ft. Grand French Estate on .6 acre lot. Exquisite details include Brazilian Cherry and French Lime- stone floors, beautiful gourmet kitchen, crown molding and wainscot- Simply Elegant in Every Way! An opportunity to live in Grey Eagle Estates only comes along 1153 Via Di Salerno, Pleasanton ing. Golf course view Gorgeous, custom Ruby Hill home on the golf course with views. and rose gardens. once every few years. There are breathtaking views from this custom estate. 4 bdrms, 4.5 baths, Offered at $2,925,000 two dens, a media rm and over 5000 sq ft. Stunning marble entry, handsome hardwood floors, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms among 6565 sq.ft. Luxury features dramatic iron staircase and handcrafted woodwork throughout. Gourmet granite slab kitchen throughout including great room, executive office, game room, bonus/ with two pantries. Master suite with stunning views, dual fireplace, pedestal tub, oversized exercise room. Oasis backyard with pool and water slide, built in BBQ, shower and heated floors. 4 Grey Eagle Court, Pleasanton and sports court. Offered at $2,495,000

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PENDING! SOLD!! Homes are MULTIPLE OFFERS AND SOLD IN ONE WEEKEND! selling for over asking and in under 30 days in the Tri-Valley! 5482 Martingale, Livermore - Days on Market: 22 List Price: $524,888 Sold Price: $540,000 5543 Oakmont Circle Find out what your home is worth by going to: 4571 Mohr Avenue 4 Bed / 2 Bath in 1520sqft. LOTS OF NEW! New Roof, www.sfbayhomesearch.com/sell Gorgeous remodeled home! All the bells and whistles! Just move in! Gutters, Garage Door, Flooring, Lighting, Interior and Exterior Call Pamela or Anthony @ 925-443-7000 Offered at $699,000 [email protected] Paint, Kitchen Counter, Sink, Stove, Master Bathroom and an Updated Hall Bathroom. Mike Chandler Jill Denton Gail Boal Pamela Ann Northup ®DRE # 01276455 DRE#01039712 DRE#01804876 REALTOR® DRE #01517489 REALTOR 925-426-3858 925-998-7747 925.577.5787 Anthony Arsondi MikeChandler.kwrealty.com JillDenton.kwrealty.com REALTOR® DRE #01739552 www.gailboal.com

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