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On Sunday compli- to the stage for the first time Mon- mentary shuttle buses will day to publicly talk together about travel three routes, each serv- their views on the challenges fac- ing eight to 10 wineries. ing the community and how they Thirty participating winer- would handle them if elected. ies will be pouring at their The candidates for mayor are: tasting room locations across ■ Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, who Livermore Valley, and 11 more has been on the council since wineries will be pouring and 2002 including the last six years hosting festivities at either as mayor. She is seeking re-election Concannon Vineyard or Wente to a fourth and — because of term Vineyards on Tesla Road. limits — a final two-year term in For more information, visit the top post. www.LVwine.org, call 447- ■ Councilwoman Cindy McGov- WINE (447-9463), or go to the ern, who was re-elected to the Wine Steward in Pleasanton. council for a second four-year term two years ago. She served on the JEB BING Green business Pleasanton school board from 1993 Tim Hunt introduces candidates for mayor and City Council at the first candidates’ forum Monday: (l-r) Jennifer Hoster- to 2003 before being elected to the man, Cindy McGovern, Karla Brown, Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Jerry Thorne and Fred Watson. conference council in 2004. U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney Candidates for the City Council, Association and president of the ■ Councilwoman Cheryl Cook- where she also coaches the school’s (D., 11th) is holding a Tri-Val- where there are two seats available, Kottinger Ranch Homeowners As- Kallio, who is seeking re-election “We the People” competition civics ley Green Business Conference are (again in alphabetical order): sociation, who is seeking her first to a second four-year term on the team, she has lived in Pleasanton to provide information about ■ Karla Brown, a Realtor with elected post with her bid for a council. An advanced placement for more than two decades. federal, state, local and private Keller-Williams Realty, president council seat. She has lived in Pleas- history and government teacher at resources to grow local green of the Dublin Women’s Realtors anton 18 years. Irvington High School in Fremont, See CANDIDATES on Page 7 businesses. The conference will take place from 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Shannon Community Center, at 11600 Shannon Ave., Dublin. Planners OK new Safeway It’s campaign time: Remarks by Erik Stenehjem, director of Lawrence Liver- ‘Lifestyle’ store near more National Laboratory’s Here come the signs Industrial Partnerships Office, Saturday marks 1st day political signs will be followed by panel dis- Fairgrounds cussions on resources avail- can be placed in front yards able to green businesses. The 58,000-square-foot supermarket, to open late panels will include Elizabeth If you like a wide variety of Echols of the Small Business next year, will be city’s largest political campaign signs, look Administration; Bob Borchers, out your front window tomor- General Partner, Opus Capi- The Pleasanton Planning Com- station on the store site have row morning. You’re likely to tal; California Energy Com- mission gave its unanimous been dropped. see quite a few. mission; Tri-Valley Business approval last week to plans by That brought the only com- Saturday is the first day Pleas- Council; Workforce Incubator; Safeway to build one of its new plaint from the Planning Com- anton allows political signs to Alameda County Green Busi- “Lifestyle” supermarkets in Pleas- mission as it completed its final be posted in front yards. They ness Program; and the cities anton with a scheduled opening consideration of Safeway’s ap- must be removed within three of Pleasanton, Dublin, San of November next year. plication. days after the election, which Ramon and Livermore. It was the second preliminary “I was sorry to learn that Safe- will be held Nov. 2. RSVP to McNerney’s office approval last week of multi-mil- way has dropped the fuel station Because of active campaigns at 737-0727 or email ca11dis- lion-dollar development projects from its plans,” said Planning already under way for governor, [email protected]. in the city. On Aug. 24, the City Commissioner Arne Olson. the U.S. Senate and Congress, Council approved an agreement But when Safeway representa- and other state and local races, Golfing teens headed that will allow the annexation tives first discussed their long- it’s expected there will be more and commercial and senior resi- range plans for the Bernal site political signs posted on city for Pebble Beach dential projects on Staples Ranch with the city Planning Com- streets and fences, including Two Pleasanton teens will tee in the city’s northeast corner. mission in 2008, several com- areas where signs aren’t allowed. off at the Home Care and Hos- Safeway officials told planners missioners indicated they might Pleasanton’s code enforcement pice First Tee Open, a Cham- that their new store will be on not approve the plan if Safeway office will no doubt keep busy pions Tour, scheduled for Sept. a 12-1/2-acre site Safeway is ac- insisted on including the gas removing those that are illegal. 3-5 at Pebble Beach. Natalie quiring from South Bay Con- station. Opposition also was ex- In Pleasanton, two candidates Bodnar, a junior at Amador struction, which also has plans pected from the owners of the are vying for mayor, four for Valley High School, and Kort- to build seven office buildings on Shell Oil service station that is two seats on the City Council, nie Maxoutopoulis, who is a the rest of the 40-acre parcel. located directly across Valley Av- and three for two seats on the senior at Foothill High, will be The multi-million-dollar Safe- enue from the proposed Safeway school board. They’re all ex- representing the First Tee Tri- way complex will include the store. pected to have yard signs which Valley. large supermarket and other Safeway said its new store campaign managers will offer to The tournament is a 54-hole small retail shops, restaurants, would be patterned after Life- supporters. Generally, they can golf event featuring 78 play- a drive-through pharmacy and style stores already open in Liv- be obtained on a candidate’s ers from the Champions Tour, outdoor dining. Safeway also is ermore, San Ramon, Alameda website with delivery included. JEB BING 78 junior golfers representing reserving an additional 10,000- and Novato. Similar to those Of course, donations to that Heather Haugen Rizzoli works with other The First Tee Chapters, and square-feet for future expansion stores, it will feature foods under candidate’s campaign always are supporters of Councilman Jerry Thorne in 156 amateurs. Admission to of its store. the “Eating Right” label for the appreciated. his garage organizing signs for his cam- the event is free. Earlier plans to include a fuel See SAFEWAY on Page 7 —Jeb Bing paign. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊU Page 5 NEWS Valley Humane Society to break ground for new digs Facility will triple number of animal lives saved each year BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI cat rescue organization was leasing animal shelters in the Tri-Valley to The Valley Humane Society is property on Spring Street in down- decide what its mission should be, holding a groundbreaking and rib- town Pleasanton. Rice explained, to complement the bon cutting for the public at its In 2006, the group moved into a Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, the SPCA site on Nevada Street at 5:30 p.m. 1,700-square-foot modular unit on and East County Animal Shelter. It Thursday although work is already the property, at 3670 Nevada St. decided to focus on education and COURTESY VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY under way on the new 5,000- “We were able to house a lot activities to help animals stay in The Valley Humane Society moved into this modular unit on Nevada Street square-foot animal shelter. more cats, and there was room for their homes, said Rice, in addition in 2006 until it could raise funds to build its new facility on the site. “We purchased the Nevada Street offices and room to spread out,” to its shelter and adoption services. property in 2001,” said board pres- said Rice. Valley Humane Society programs ident Lori Rice. At that time the The board of directors studied — and its new facility — have dog or cat. open in the late spring. been made possible by the bequest Valley Humane Society also “That’s why we need to do a big of $1.4 million from the late Joyce works with Tri-Valley Haven and push for the rest of the money we Keeler, a former school teacher in Open Heart Kitchen. need to finish,” she said. “We need Livermore, Rice said. “When they give out food, to raise about $750,000 more.” “We do a lot of work with edu- we give out pet food,” Rice said. The next fundraiser is the Great cation programs,” she noted. “We “Those are ways that save animals Catsby Casino Night on Sept. 11 do Keeler’s Kids in all the second- from being given up.” at the home of Becky and Murray grade classes in Pleasanton. A vol- She said they hope to provide Dennis, 838 Gray Fox Circle in unteer goes in and teaches about more services in the new facility, Pleasanton. 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Page 6ÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS CANDIDATES new complex, with the city decid- If re-elected, she vowed to move what is best for our citizens, not many in the Tri-Valley caused by a Continued from Page 5 ing what to do with the current forward “expeditiously” on the Kot- outside interests. I believe in the downturn in the economy. facility that is now privately owned tinger Place rebuild plan and to public process and the right of our “As a taxpayer, I want to be ■ Councilman Jerry Thorne, a re- and managed. also make sure transportation and citizens to object to whatever ac- more fiscally involved in the city, tired business executive with Hewl- That plan brought the only heat- other special services that serve tions the council takes.” working to create a more finan- ett Packard and Agilent Technolo- ed debate in Monday’s forum after Pleasanton’s senior population keep “I also will not seek or accept cially healthy community,” he gies, was appointed to the city’s McGovern said she favored reno- pace with rising demand. any funds for my campaign from said. “We need to keep our taxes Parks and Recreation Commission vating both senior facilities, not Thorne, who is currently the special interest groups of political lower, our community employed 15 years ago. He was elected to the replacing them. She wants the city city’s vice mayor and is also vice action committees,” she added. and city service intact. Our parks council in June 2005 to fill an un- to use available federal and state chairman of the organization that Brown, who served as co-chair- will not be safe if they are sur- expired term and then re-elected in funds for senior housing to build operates Wheels buses, said he woman to “Save Pleasanton’s Hills,” rounded by foreclosed homes and 2006. He is seeking re-election to a new facility somewhere else in would work to have dollar-a-ride a citizens’ coalition founded by for- businesses.” his second full four-year term. Pleasanton, not on a park site. bus service available to seniors and mer Councilwoman Kay Ayala, said Although Hunt’s questions and ■ Fred Watson, who moved to But Hunt, momentarily taking to keep Wheels’ Route 8, which her concerns over hilltop develop- the candidates’ responses touched Pleasanton in 2000, is manager of off his “impartial” moderator’s hat, seniors use to reach medical and ments and other issues caused her on a number of long-controversial volunteer services for Open Heart told McGovern her plan wouldn’t other services. “to get out of my comfortable chair issues, such as low-income housing, Kitchen, a Tri-Valley nonprofit that work. He said Pleasanton Gardens “I, too, want to move forward on at home and run for council where development on the hillsides and is also the area’s only “food bank” is more than 60 years old and the Pleasanton Gardens project,” I will listen to citizens when they the annexation and development of serving the needy. Watson said he could not meet new building stan- Thorne said. “We need to quit come to speak.” Staples Ranch, what’s generally con- is a member of the Pleasanton Tea dards without a complete rebuild. dragging our feet on this important “My goal is to restore representa- sidered the most controversial issue Party Association. “It’s ready for the bulldozers, effort.” tive government here in Pleasan- over the last decade and longer — Since the candidates’ forum, Cindy,” Hunt told her. But McGovern said that while the ton,” she added. “I remain com- the extension of Stoneridge Drive the first of the current campaign, Candidates touched on environ- city overall appears to be in good mitted to ridgeline protections. I to El Charro Road and Livermore was held at Pleasanton Gardens, a mental, business and municipal financial shape, she is concerned also want to revitalize economic — was never mentioned. subsidized senior housing facility government issues, with Hoster- by the influence of developers and development in our city to make That extension plan, which on Kottinger Drive, much of the man, Cook-Kallio and Thorne special interest groups on the oth- our downtown vital and strong and would block access to El Charro for discussion concerned the hous- highlighting the strong fiscal poli- ers not sitting on the council. to bring more stores back to our the time being, is part of the overall ing needs and services that will cies already in place in Pleasanton “I decided to seek the mayor’s downtown.” Staples Ranch environmental plan be required as a larger portion of and recent decisions to add more post because I want to renew trust Watson said that as a manager at that was approved the City Council Pleasanton’s population matures. housing and tax-revenue-support- in our local government,” McGov- Open Heart Kitchen, he has seen two weeks ago and will be finalized The forum was moderated by Tim ing businesses on Staples Ranch ern said. “I promise to focus on first-hand the growing needs of at the council’s meeting Sept. 7. N Hunt, former associate editor of and in Hacienda Business Park. the Tri-Valley Herald and a news- “Money Magazine recently paper columnist, who is also on named Pleasanton as one of the top the board of directors of Pleasan- 100 cities in the country,” Hoster- ton Gardens. man said. “We want to keep it that Come Come SeeSee ForFor Yourself!Yourself! Candidates generally said they way. These are tough economic favor a plan under development times but the fact is that our city’s that would rebuild Kottinger Place budget is balanced and we haven’t across from Pleasanton Gardens had to lay off any employees or cut Moulding Moulding SuperstoreSuperstore into a larger, multi-story senior back on the high quality of services housing complex for low income we have here.” Guaranteed Low Prices residents, taking part of a park next Cook-Kallio agreed, but added Guaranteed Low Prices to Kottinger Place on Vineyard Av- that Pleasanton hasn’t kept pace in enue. Under the plan, Pleasanton terms of providing enough hous- ¢ ¢ Gardens would be folded into the ing to serve low income seniors. 5566 3 5/8” 56 pus haven’t changed much since C rown SAFEWAY 2000, when South Bay joined L F Continued from Page 5 with Greenbriar Homes and oth- calorie conscious and the big “O” ers to acquire the full 510-acre for organics sections of foods. Bernal site from the city of San Large open areas will include Francisco, which had owned the ¢ ¢ open bins for salads, pastries and land since the 1930s. 338 388 3 1/4” cold cuts for the luncheon crowds Greenbriar and KB Home have with a sit-down area for dining. since built the homes and apart- C oronado The store will include a Safeway ments the city of Pleasanton ap- B ase pharmacy and space for allied ven- proved as part of the purchase L F dors, including a bank and other agreement, which included 370 services. The store will employ acres as a gift to the city for public between 150 and 200 workers. uses. The city’s first development The firm’s application for final on its property — lighted baseball approval is expected to be con- fields — was completed last year. sidered by the City Council next In a presentation earlier to the 999 999 month. If approved then, Safeway Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, 1 1 said construction work will start Trobbe said the office building mar- immediately. Safeway has its fund- ket is still sluggish, but the syn- 7 1/4” ing in place and wants to open the ergism he expects potential office L F new supermarket by November tenants to see with the Safeway C rown 2011. complex could spur development. Facing Valley, the store will back His firm recently received a five- onto the northbound I-680 off- year extension of its building rights ramp. Driveways will be positioned on the site. ¢ ¢ along Valley Avenue, and one on “Times have changed in the 10 446 466 2 1/4” Bernal will link with the Koll Cen- years since we bought this property ter driveway on the other side with and proposed the office buildings,” L F C olonial a full-phase traffic signal to allow Trobbe said. “People want to live L F C asing turns into and out of both centers closer to transportation, spend less in either direction. time in their cars, walk to work, bi- Excellence in Quality, Service, Pricing Although larger and newer than cycle everywhere, and the Safeway the Pleasanton Safeway at Valley store and other outlets will give “Since 1976” and Santa Rita Road, that popular them a nearby place to go.” store will remain open. At the council meeting when 1/2 Mile South from Scott R. Trobbe, a principal Trobbe was granted the develop- D owntown Pleasanton partner at South Bay Construc- ment extension, Councilman Matt tion, said he still plans to develop Sullivan suggested that perhaps the the rest of the 40-acre site it owns office park site should be consid- into an office building complex. ered for residential uses. 5505 Sunol Boulevard Pleasanton 925-846-5040 Plans for the four-story cam- —Jeb Bing Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊU Page 7 NEWS Gym headed for Vintage Hills Facility would be available for members 24/7 BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI hours,” they reported. to its website. A new fitness facility planned for The Pleasanton Planning Com- The Vintage Hills facility will Vintage Hills Shopping Center will mission approved the conditional have one employee on site from 9 be accessible to members around use permit for the new Anytime a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. daily, as the clock, using security systems Fitness at its Aug. 25 meeting, and well as personal trainers, according including a dedicated 911 line and the owners are planning improve- to the city staff report. There will be the option for exercising patrons ments to the space in the Vintage no group fitness classes or locker to wear necklaces that send out Hills Shopping Center at the in- rooms although there will be two distress signals. tersection of Bernal Avenue and restrooms. A small tanning room is “Where Anytime Fitness really Vineyard Avenue/Tawny Drive. also proposed. stands out from the crowd is in their “We’re going to have a stretching Neighbors sent emails to the city use of proprietary access software, room and an office, and the entire supporting the project. security and surveillance technolo- gym will be open outside of those “I think it’s great to see new gy,” said Jordan Boreman and Debra two rooms and the bathrooms,” said businesses move in,” Kurt Brockett DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Casados in their application for a fitness consultant Adam Chan, who wrote. “The center being empty Anytime Fitness has received the Planning Commission’s OK to open in Vintage use permit. “The integration of these was transferred from the San Ramon is a real bummer and I hope by Hills Shopping Center and will begin renovations soon. systems allows owners to operate facility to work at Vintage Hills. creating recurring customer traffic safe and secure clubs with greatly The facility will join 1,300 gyms the facility will help draw other reduced staffing needs.” worldwide in the 7-year-old Any- business such as a coffee shop and liveries, no construction except the by Romley’s market, is home to Boreman and Casados already own time Fitness franchise, headquar- hopefully a grocery store in the inside of the building. I am sure the some thriving businesses. These Anytime Fitness studios in Pleasan- tered in Hastings, Minn. The co-ed large space.” majority of the people who join the include a hair cutting salon, a spa, ton, Livermore and San Ramon. club specializes in its 24-hour ac- “I feel it will be a good addition club will be neighborhood people.” a frozen yogurt shop, a laundry and “From our experiences, we av- cess, affordable membership fees, to the center,” wrote Kenneth Blair, Vintage Hills Shopping Center, dry cleaning shop, a jewelry store, erage about 10-15 members in quality exercise equipment and who said he has already joined the despite the vacant 20,000-square- a sushi restaurant, a dance studio, the studio during peak operating neighborhood locations, according gym. “Anytime Fitness has no de- foot space that once was occupied and a tae kwon do studio. N ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST CELTIC FESTIVALS Youth jobs 145th program 4DPUUJTI)JHIMBOE(BUIFSJOH(BNFT to hold forum Event to air video by Las Positas students Nearly 200 Tri-Valley young peo- ple were employed over the past SCOTTISH GAMES two years in the Summer Youth 0RESENTED BY THE #ALEDONIAN #LUB OF 3AN &RANCISCO Employment Program conduct- ed by the Tri-Valley Community Foundation in partnership with Alameda County Workforce Invest- ment Board and Las Positas Col- SEPTEMBER 4 & 5 • PLEASANTON lege. Leveraging economic stimulus funding, this year’s program tar- geted young people in families hit Alameda County Fairgrounds hardest by the current economic downturn. )NCLUDING “In the middle of one of the worst recessions in U.S. history, ✔33 Pipe Bands from U.S. & Canada + U.S.Marine Marching Band local businesses stepped up to give ✔IHGF World Highland Games Super Series our young people summer employ- ment,” said Aaron Ortiz, program ✔36th U.S. Invitational Heavy Events Championship officer for the Foundation. Athletes from 8 Countries & 18 States To celebrate the success, the Tri- Valley Community Foundation and ✔Western U.S. Highland Dancing Championship the Tri-Valley Business Council will ✔8 Stages of Entertainment host a forum from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday at the Robert Livermore Event Center, 4444 East Ave., Liv- ermore. Participating students from #HECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AND SO MUCH MORE Las Positas College produced a video about the summer jobs pro- www.TheScottishGames.com gram that will be shown at the event, which will include officials Comcast Subscribers: Tab “888” on your remote - go to “Entertainment”, from city and county governments, then to “Local Events” - click on “Scottish Games”. business leaders and educators. TICKETS: “This forum will allow the youth 2 Day Adult $27.00 NEW and businesses involved in the 1 Day Adult $18.00 KIDS 11 summer program to interact with 1 Day Senior (65+) $12.00 & UNDER- the community,” said David Rice, 1 Day Youth (12-17) $12.00 president of the Tri-Valley Com- 1 Day Handicap $12.00 FREE! munity Foundation. “We want KIDS 11 & UNDER FREE to encourage more businesses to MILITARY w/ACTIVE DUTY ID FREE participate in youth employment projects like this, which help young people develop school-to- career skills.” www.TheScottishGames.com RSVP at 734-9965. N Page 8ÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Opinion Pleasanton GUEST OPINION EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Weekly BY WILLIAM R. BUTLER excitement our community has for PRESIDENT Community this project. We look forward to Look for a crowded Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 supports Firehouse building on the community’s con- PUBLISHER tinued support to meet our financial (and profitable) weekend goals as our campaign concludes Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 Arts Center in a over the next several months. or those in the restaurant, hotel and retail business- EDITORIAL The foundation believes the Fire- Editor big way house Arts Center will truly comple- es, last weekend and the coming three-day holiday Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 ollowing the Around Pleasan- ment not only the Amador Theater weekend are giving financial relief in what’s been Managing Editor F ton column in last week’s edi- but the existing arts facilities in an economic struggle all summer. Crowds filled our town Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 tion (“Amador Theater Stay- the Tri-Valley, by offering a more for the 24th annual Goodguys West Coast Nationals last Online/Community Editor F ing Open”), I would like to discuss intimate setting and a broader arts Friday, Saturday and Sunday, attracting more than 60,000 Emily West, Ext. 229 the role the Pleasanton Cultural experience than are currently avail- Reporter Arts Foundation (PCAF) has played able in traditional performing arts to the Alameda County Fairgrounds and filling more than Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 in the Firehouse Arts Center proj- venues. This wonderful facility, with 3,500 hotel rooms. Between those who spent the night Contributors ect. Our foundation was formed in its 240-seat flexible theater, spacious and the day-trippers who came for the fun and possibly Don Colman 2004, as an offshoot of the Pleasan- art galleries, dedicated classrooms a lunch or dinner downtown, the Tri-Valley Convention Deborah Grossman ton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC), and grand lobby will provide a mul- & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) estimates that the event had a Jerri Pantages Long to conduct a capital campaign for titude of benefits to our community. Kerry Nally the Firehouse Arts Center. Our In addition to bringing quality arts $4.8 million impact on our Tri-Valley economy with a Joe Ramirez primary goal has always been to and new cultural experiences to our large portion of that spent in Pleasanton. ART & PRODUCTION raise $2 million to complement residents, it will also provide oppor- This weekend two more major events get under way: Lead Designer the investment the city is making tunities to enhance the arts educa- Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 the Scottish Games at the Fairgrounds and the 29th an- in this public arts facility. We can tion of our youth. No less important nual Livermore Valley Harvest Wine Festival. This year’s Designers look to surrounding communities is the positive economic impact the Lili Cao, Ext. 120 to witness that successful public facility will provide in the added Wine Festival, which is being held Sunday and Mon- Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 arts facilities are a partnership of economic vitality and expansion of day, expects to welcome more than 7,000 visitors from ADVERTISING public and private funds. our downtown. throughout the Bay Area, earning an estimated $420,000 Advertising Sales Manager Once the project design was for- As members of the board of PCAF, in revenue. New this year is an agreement by two major Mary Hantos, Ext. 123 mally approved by the City Council we are proud of our accomplish- wineries, Wente Bros. and Concannon, to host a number Account Executives in 2006, our fundraising efforts truly ments in advocating for, bringing Paul Crawford, Ext. 113 began. To date, we have donated visibility to, and raising funds for of the smaller wineries at their larger facilities, allowing Karen Klein, Ext. 122 $500,000 to the city and will be pre- the Firehouse Arts Center. Our col- wine aficionados to sample a wide variety of wines at Barbara Lindsey, Ext. 226 senting an additional $150,000 at the lective efforts have built a posi- each location. Stacey Patterson, Ext. 232 Sept. 7 council meeting. Donations tive momentum for the arts in this The Scottish Games, with special events starting today Real Estate Sales to our foundation have been in the community despite facing the most and the games on Saturday and Sunday, is a much larger Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 form of cash, stocks, bequests and, challenging economic times in re- Ad Services in some cases, multi-year “pledges.” cent memory. We are now ready event with at least 35,000 expected to be in Pleasanton Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 These future multi-year pledges will to transition our efforts back to during the three-day period. Again, with many planning BUSINESS hopefully get us to our end goal. PCAC knowing it will continue the overnight stays, the CVB is estimating that more than $2 Business Associate To clarify, contributions to PCAF important work of supporting and million will be spent on food, hotel rooms, shopping and Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 have not “dwindled,” but rather we providing leadership for the arts gasoline. Circulation Director have been overwhelmed with the in our community. We hope those Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 flood of interest in the Firehouse that have supported this project will With the Goodguys crowd especially and to some Front Office Coordinator Arts Center in the weeks leading up continue to support the arts through extent the families who come for the Scottish games, Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 to the Opening Night Gala on Sept. their endeavors. not everyone stays at the event. Spouses, teenagers 17. We believed this might be the William R. Butler currently serves HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY and younger children often take breaks, which is why case as the building began to take as the president of the Pleasanton Stoneridge Shopping Center and downtown streets are Phone: (925) 600-0840 shape. Our gala committee should Cultural Arts Foundation (PCAF). Fax: (925) 600-9559 be applauded for its efforts, and the He works with Citi Private Bank jammed with shoppers and sight-seers. Major hotels Editorial e-mail: more than 350 guests that will be and lives in Pleasanton with his wife serving the Tri-Valley are already booked, which means [email protected] attending clearly demonstrate the Christine and their three children. many move to “second brand” locations both here and in [email protected] outlying locations. Those hotels often find guests come Display Sales e-mail: back the next time to facilities they otherwise might have [email protected] nity of Pleasanton. They are to be Classifieds Sales e-mail: commended for their hard work. overlooked. [email protected] LETTERS A big improvement. Of course, there’s a downside to all these crowds: traf- Circulation e-mail: circulation@ Lynne Champlin fic. Plan on taking a little longer to drive across town PleasantonWeekly.com Cemetery much Napa this weekend and make reservations now if you want a improved table tonight, tomorrow or Sunday at one of your favorite Feeling welcomed Pleasanton restaurants. There’s a reason to smile, too. All The Pleasanton Weekly is published Dear Editor, every Friday by Embarcadero Media, We just buried my brother John Thanks for the event coverage these millions of dollars that are being spent by visitors 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA Brenden McWilliams last week in the P’town Weekly on the West in Pleasanton include substantial sums in sales tax and 94566; (925) 600-0840. at the cemetery in Pleasanton. Coast Nationals Goodguys show. hotel occupancy taxes that go straight to the city’s Gen- Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS My husband and I were very im- This is the fourth time I have 020407. eral Fund. That helps pay the municipal bills for parks, pressed with the work done by come to this event from Australia, The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon police, street repairs and much more. These folks also go request to homes and apartments in St. Augustine’s committee. It looks and this time there were a heap Pleasanton. 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Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words and guest opinion pieces up © 2010 by Embarcadero Media. to 500 words with a short bio to [email protected]. Include your Visit Town Square at PleasantonWeekly.com All rights reserved. Reproduction without name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. We reserve permission is strictly prohibited. the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, libel and to comment on the editorial. factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be accepted. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊU Page 9 Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Harley-Davidson Road King in the parking lot on Pleasanton Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Saturday and City Council POLICE BULLETIN crossed the street to attend the Goodguys car show. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. He returned at 6 p.m. to find his motorcycle miss- City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Bad guys target Goodguys ing. He was the only one with keys and he did not UÊ Ã`iÀÊ >ÃiÃÊ*1 xÇ]Ê*1 Èn]Ê>`Ê*1 näÊ ÃÌ>Là }Ê give anyone permission to take the motorcycle, *>i`Ê1ÌÊ iÛi«iÌÊ*>ÃÊVÕ`}ÊÜi`Ê1ÃiÃÊvÀÊ A Walnut Creek man’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle which had about 13,500 miles on it, according to i`ÀVÊÕÌÌÛiÊÀÕ«]Ê ÌÕ}Ê viÊ ÕÌiÃ]Ê was stolen while he attended the Goodguys 24th West police reports. >`Ê>Ê i} LÀ `Ê*>ÀÉ-ÌÀÊ7>ÌiÀÊ iÌiÌÊ >ÃÊ>ÌÊ Coast Nationals at the Fairgrounds over the weekend. Police checked the area for the motorcycle but did -Ì>«iÃÊ,>V ]Ê>`Ê Ã`iÀ>ÌÊvÊ}ÀiiiÌÃÊvÀÊÌ iÊ The man told police that he parked his black not find anything. -Ì>«iÃÊ,>V Ê*ÀiVÌ]ÊVÕ`}Ê>Ê iÛi«iÌÊ}ÀiiiÌ UÊ««ÀÛiÊ>Ê*ÀviÃÃ>Ê-iÀÛViÃÊ}ÀiiiÌÊÜÌ Ê >À`Ê³Ê ÀÃiÊ ÕÌÞÊ*>}ÊvÀÊÃiÀÛViÃÊÊ>ÃÃV>ÌÊÜÌ Ê POLICE REPORT Ì iÊ«Ài«>À>ÌÊvÊ>ÊÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊvÊÌ iÊiiÀ>Ê*>ÆÊ -iiVÌÊvÊ>Ê«ÀViÃÃÊvÀÊVÀ`>Ì}Ê«ÕLVÊ«>ÀÌV«>ÌÊ The Pleasanton Police Department Stoneridge Mall Road: new electric Del Cielo: computer equipment, jew- ÊÌ iÊÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊÕ«`>Ìi made the following information avail- jack hammer elry including a diamond solitaire, able. Under the law, those charged Residential burglary Frisbee imprinted with “Foothill High Parks & Recreation Commission with offenses are considered innocent ■ 9:53 p.m. in the 3900 block of Grand School” Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. until convicted. Canyon Court: laptop computers, Aug. 30 City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Aug. 24 iPods, jewelry, camera equipment Burglary from auto UÊ6ÃÌÊÕÀÊÜiLÃÌiÊ>ÌÊÜÜÜ°V°«i>Ã>Ì°V>°ÕÃÊÌÊÛiÜÊÌ iÊ Residential burglary Aug. 26 ■ 5:05 a.m. in the 5800 block of >}i`>ÊvÀÊÌ ÃÊiiÌ} ■ 5:26 p.m. in the 3400 block of Residential burglary Windsor Court Las Positas Boulevard: briefcase, Library Commission ■ Noon in the 1600 block of Laguna Montblanc pen with engraved ini- ■ 6:14 p.m. in the 3200 block of Creek Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. tials, car registration Vineyard Avenue: small floor safe, Aug. 28 LÀ>ÀÞÊ viÀiViÊ,]Ê{ääÊ"`Ê iÀ>ÊÛiÕi jewelry, coins Residential burglary UÊ LÀ>ÀÞÊ ÃÃÊ>ÃÊqÊ"ÕÌÀi>V Stolen vehicle Theft ■ 6:03 p.m. in the 3200 block of UÊ ÛVÊ iÌiÀÊ >ÃÌiÀÊ*>Ê*ÀViÃÃÊ1«`>Ìi ■ 9:30 p.m. at Vineyard Avenue/ ■ 7:25 a.m. in the 300 block of Main Omega Circle: bicycle theft from Christina Court: 1995 blue Honda Street: $800 cash garage, 21-speed silver and green Youth Commission Accord Home burglary mountain bike Aug. 25 ■ 8:35 a.m. in the 4200 block of Diavila Stolen vehicle 7i`iÃ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊJÊÇ\ääÊ«°° Street: clothing, furs, black/green }iÀLÀi>`Ê*ÀiÃV ]Ê{ÎÎÎÊ >VÊÛiÕi Theft from structure ■ 4 p.m. in the 100 block of Junipero backpack Street: 1998 pewter GMC Jimmy SUV UÊ,iÛiÜÊ9ÊÓääÉ£äÊ ÌÞÊÀ>ÌÊ >`>ÌÀÞÊ>Ê*iÀvÀ>ViÊ ■ 2:55 p.m. in the 5800 block of Owens Reports Drive: computer equipment Aug. 29 ■ 5:39 p.m. in the 4400 block Theft from auto Residential burglary Hacienda Drive: 1999 silver Honda Civic GENERAL INFORMATION ■ 7:10 p.m. in the 1000 block of ■ 1:35 a.m. in the 5900 block of Via / iÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊÈ]ÊÓä£äÊiiÌ}ÊvÊÌ iÊ ÛVÊÀÌÃÊ ÃÃÊ >ÃÊLiiÊÀiÃV i`Õi`ÊÌÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Î]ÊÓä£ä]ÊÇ\ääÊ«°°]Ê ÌÞÊ Traditional Service 8:30 AM Council Chambers, 200 Old Bernal Avenue. 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Las Positas, Blvd., #240, Pleasanton CRN201206-134552 (925) 449-4000 28 Fenton Street, Livermore ValleyEyeCareCenter.com Page 10ÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Transitions WEDDINGS ● ENGAGEMENTS ● OBITUARIES ● BIRTHS Marcus Edmond Mr. Peterson was a dedicated menced a 32-year career with Pa- She was a meticulous housekeeper, Peterson writer of Old West histories and cific Telephone, retiring in 1978. He excellent cook and was the “glue” OBITUARIES short stories and was frequently lived in Pleasanton from 1988-92. that forged her close knit, healthy Marcus Edmond Peterson, a published in several magazines. In He loved his family, friends, fishing, and loving family. She was an avid Sylvia Love Becker Pleasanton resident, died Aug. 9 at spite of health issues, he loved to golf, camping and his dog Mocha. poker player, loved watching and the age of 88 from complications row boats, perform gymnastics and Mr. Waite is survived by his playing sports, decorating her Sylvia Love Becker died July of emphysema and Alzheimer’s dis- hike. He spent weekends in Pleasan- wife of 40 years, Lynne Lockyer home and entertaining family and 31 at the age of 86 in Pleasanton ease, with his niece and nephews at ton helping his nephews and niece Waite of Redding; daughters 1990 friends. after a brief hospitalization. his bedside. build tree forts and coasters and Amador Valley graduate Cynthia She is survived by her children She was born Nov. 26, 1923, in He was born hiking, taking summer car trips to Waite of Pleasanton, Teri York and Sandra and Denise, son-in-law Kansas City, Mo., where she was Feb. 12, 1922, Aptos, Yosemite, exploring national son-in-law Matthew Dickerson of Kendall and three grandchildren. raised. When she met her hus- in Oakland to parks, and later conducting college Pleasanton; and sister Barbara Betts band Milton, she moved to New Marcus C. and campus trips. After retiring from of Huntinton Beach; as well as a York City with him and spent Dorothy S. Pe- teaching, he moved to Pleasanton to nephew and several nieces and her married life there working terson and be nearer to his sister. In 2005, he cousins. At his request no ser- as a bookkeeper and raising her shortly thereaf- moved into assisted living. vices are planned. Donations can BIRTHS family. She moved back to Kansas ter moved with He is survived by his sister Hathily be made in his memory to the City when her husband died in the family to Johnson of Pleasanton; her children, Shingletown Volunteer Fire Depart- 1982, and then finally to Pleas- Southern Cali- Walt (Pam) Johnson of Seminole, ment, 31990 State Highway 44, anton in 1992 to join her family. fornia. He was a determined young Fla., Marc Johnson of Pleasanton, Shingletown, CA 96088. She enjoyed listening to music, man while in Boy Scouts and made Hathi Winston (Jerry Prettyman) of watching television, and observ- Eagle Scout. He graduated from Pleasanton, and Chris (Lori) John- Marion La Ferrera ing the world around her. South Pasadena High School and son of Sunol; and seven great-neph- Mrs. Becker was predeceased enrolled at UC Berkeley, where he ews and nieces. Donations may be Marion La Ferrera died Aug. by her husband Milton Becker graduated in general education. As made to Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark 22, one day after turning 80, after and her brother Morris Hertzfield. the United States entered World Ave., Suite 100, Dublin 94568. Pri- a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s She is survived by her daughter War II, he enlisted in the Army vate services will be held with a disease. Ilene Becker Forman (Mike) of Air Corps and later the Army but memorial planned at a later date. She was born Pleasanton, son Les Becker of was discharged for health reasons. in Honolulu, Rockville, Md.; sister Rose Rovick He continued his education at Cal, Douglas Wayne Waite Hawaii, and was Matthew Dean of Prairie Village, Kan.; and three obtaining a master’s in history. After evacuated to the grandchildren. Burial took place his father died, he took care of his Former Pleasanton resident Doug- mainland after Dickinson at Mount Moriah Cemetery in mother and lived in Berkeley, near las Wayne Waite, 85, died Aug. 12 the bombing of Matthew Dean Dickinson was born Fairview, N.J., on Aug. 4. Dona- his beloved Cal. He worked for sev- at Mercy Hospital in Redding. Pearl Harbor. at 6:47 a.m. June 14 to parents Ray tions may be made to the Ameri- eral years at Bethlehem Steel, and He was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Oak- She met her and Michelle Dickinson of Pleasan- can Kidney Fund or the Da Vita later began teaching high school land to Benjamin and Clara Oliver husband Frank, ton, brother Noah and sister Megan. Pleasanton Patient Emergency history and English in Berkeley and Waite. He served on the USS Dione who died four He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and Fund. surrounding cities. during World War II, then com- months ago, when she was 13. was 20-1/2 inches long. Featuring Independent & Assisted Living Studios, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Mention this ad by 9/30 & receive $1500 for moving costs! Call (925) 803-9100 this week to schedule your visit. The Tri-Valley’s Premier Retirement Community License No. 075601454 www.VintageSenior.com Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊU Page 11 COVER STORY for $35 an acre when he went into partnership with his others great-uncle. There were only 5,000 residents in Pleas- Utility anton when Koopmann attended high school (Amador Bru Valley class of 1970), and neighbors would wave at ranche one another when they passed on the road. His family, for she originally from Germany, homesteaded in 1878 on what the ne If one floated over the Tri-Valley a century ago in a hot is now Shannon Park in Dublin. Cattle could be herded Life air balloon, the view below would have been a patchwork along roads to be loaded aboard trains at a Pleasanton schedu of grazing land and crops, including sugar beets, alfalfa, depot. twice grapes and hay, plus walnut orchards. Most ranches were self-sufficient, Al Spotorno ex- Jannes Tractors did not replace horses until the late teens or plained, raising their own vegetables and keeping chick- and th 1920s, according to cattleman Howard Bettencourt. ens, sheep and pigs in addition to their cattle. His gallon He was one of five ranchers on a panel at the Ed Kin- grandfather and great-uncle, who emigrated from France distrib Our ney Lecture Series sponsored by Pleasanton’s Museum On in 1867, would take horse-drawn wagons of poultry and Jann Main, and the audience was rapt as the men described a other game to sell to the restaurants in San Francisco. land i lifestyle that most could barely imagine. Fast-forward two generations, and the Spotornos pro- been e Four of the five panel members were descendents of vided some of the food that was served on airplanes, and “It w pioneers who settled in the area in the mid to late 1800s; then aboard the Apollo trip to the moon! Bruce the fifth arrived nearly a century later, when his parents Spotorno, 84, is proud to be the third generation run- inspec moved to a dairy farm on Foothill Road. ning Pleasanton’s oldest business, Spotorno Land & Live- level in rural The panel, organized by museum board member stock. He recalled an era when “there were no stoplights establi Chuck Deckert, included cattlemen Bettencourt, whose in Pleasanton, and we had just one constable on loan “(M family ranch was in Livermore; Tim Koopmann, Sunol; from the sheriff’s department” for law enforcement. Not of the past George Rasmussen, Dublin and San Ramon; and Al Spo- that there was much local crime in those days. “It was buildi torno, Pleasanton. The “newcomer” was Bruce Takens, mostly stuff like kids putting a wagon on someone’s roof Alviso now best known as the owner of the drive-through Mead- as a prank,” he said. from t owlark Dairy. One of the biggest businesses in town was Perkins & period Joining Deckert as moderator was Donna (Kamp) Mc- Jenkins. dence Million, who also grew up on a local farm, later the last “They had 600 acres of roses,” said Spotorno, “and for pre pumpkin patch in Pleasanton. when they were all in bloom, it was a beautiful sight.” getting The panelists gave a vivid account of the region as they The company exported roses throughout the country. Mea knew it growing up. Rasmussen noted that what began Herds of sheep would be used to strip off the leaves of in 196 Ranchers provide their collective history was an 1826 land grant which the rose bushes to make them easier to ship, according to in Tra gave 16,000 acres to Don Jose Maria Amador. He later Spotorno. Some may remember when donated rose bushes locate sold 10,000 acres to the Dougherty family, who allowed graced the front of Amador Valley High School and also Valley parcels to be used by tenant farmers. Wayside and Delucchi parks. he wo glimpse of Pleasanton’s Rasmussen’s mother’s family arrived in the area in As the region changed, so did ranching, facing increas- in 198 1871, his father’s in 1885, both of the families from Den- ing challenges to co-exist with newcomers. many mark. “A more lucrative crop sprouted: Houses,” Koopmann “Tw “All the families out on Tassajara Road were either Dan- drily noted. the Ba agricultural yesteryear ish or Portuguese,” said Rasmussen. He explained that most ranches had a core of acreage left in When they went to the local schoolhouse, each ethnic but depended on renting other land for grazing. “Most of Pleasa group coveted the other’s lunch from home so swaps were us would have been out of business otherwise,” he said. yestery made and friendships formed. Some of the grazing rights were on public land, such sonal BY JERRI PANTAGES LONG Tim Koopmann recalled that land could be purchased as 60,000 acres of the East Bay Regional Park system, and his so Page 12ÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly managerm of the dairy, continuing the family business. All of the panelists agreed that ranch and farm work is vvery hard, but rewarding. Bettencourt, 82, whose ances- totors came from the Azores in 1858, said he began milking ccows at age 6 or 7. If a ranch had more milk than needed to feed the fam- ilily and ranch hands, it was put into 10-gallon cans and sset out to be picked up by Bob Casterson (now deceased), wwho took it to the local cheese factories, said Spotorno — Buy 1 coffee or coffee drink and aanother way ranchers earned money to supplement their get a muffi n or scone for FREE ccattle business. Need coupon for purchase. “It is physical,” said Rasmussen of ranching. “There’s Valid Sept. 3 - Sept. 10 nothingn about it that is easy. The thing is, you gotta love itit.” Rasmussen, 75, is proud that his son and grandson are Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–3:30 PM ththe fourth and fifth generations to live in the original fam- 5685 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 ilily ranch house. “I’m tired, but not retired,” he said with a lalaugh. 925-847-2911 Fax: 925-847-8217 www.sweetandsavory.com Much of Rasmussen’s farming has been moved to DDixon, and Bettencourt’s has gone to Linden, where it is ccheaper to graze cattle and to grow crops such as kidney bbeans, wheat, oats, safflowers and sunflowers. Besides tending livestock and crops, Bettencourt noted, COURTESY MUSEUM ON MAIN Top left: Even as late as the 1940s, ranchers are always fixing equipment, working the ground, ranchers would herd their cattle or harvesting grain. Bettencourt officially retired 19 years through Tri-Valley towns to the rail- ago, but said, “I have a tractor with a bulldozer now, to play road stations or the slaughterhouse. with.” This herd is being driven down First Spotorno’s ancestors imported grapevines from France Street in Livermore. Top right: A when they immigrated to this region, but those were pulled out during Prohibition, although some already crowd appears enthralled by the skill UÊi>Ì ÊV>ÀiÊ>>}iiÌÊUÊ>V>ÊEÊi}>ÊÃiÀÛVià of a sheep-shearer in this undated had been given to local wineries. The Spotorno brothers photo. Sheep were important live- planted olive trees along the borders of their land, and in UÊi>Ì ÊV>ÀiÊVÃÕÌ>ÌÃÊUÊ iÊV>ÀiÊvÀÊÞÕÀÊÛi`Êià stock on local ranches, in addition to some years those olives paid their property taxes. UÊ{Ó{Ê ÕÀÊ iÊV>ÀiÊUÊ V>Ê>««ÌiÌÊÌÀ>ëÀÌ>Ì cattle. Bottom left: Jannes Takens had “All of us have been forced to subsidize ranching with UÊ >Ì }]Ê}À}Ê>`Ê`ÀiÃÃ} other endeavors,” Spotorno said. lots of practice milking cows at Mead- UÊ*iÀÃ>ÊV>ÀiÊ iÊÊ ÛiÀÀiÊÜiÊVÕÌÀÞ owlark Dairy — even in the middle of Walnuts were another source of income. The Spotor- the night. He and his wife Janna were nos were the first in the area to mechanize the drying and the dairy’s second owners; Bruce and hulling part of the operation. Koopman and Rasmussen his wife Patti are the third. both recalled the wild ride of being up in the walnut trees Óx{{ÎÎ£ä£ when they were shaken to harvest the nuts. The young- ÈäÊiÌÊ-ÌÀiiÌ]Ê-ÕÌiÊ{ÊUÊ ÛiÀÀi]Ê Ê{xxä sters had to scramble from branch to branch to attach the (Locally Owned and Operated) s were on watershed lands of East Bay Municipal band from the tractor, then hang on tightly. y District and the San Francisco Water Co. “I finally got a tin hat,” Koopmann said, to protect ce Takens said that after crops were harvested, himself from the falling walnuts. ers would rent the land first for cattle to graze, then “We told our kids, ‘The family that picks together sticks eep to finish off the stubble of what was left, before together,’” recalled Rasmussen with a laugh. “The best ext planting cycle. part about (our 30 acres of walnuts) was in 1986, when High Holiday Services e on a dairy farm was centered around the cows’ we bulldozed that whole orchard out. That was the year ule. His family had 200 cows that had to be milked my wife and I went to Hawaii.” Join us for a New Beginning! each day. His shift started at 4 a.m., but his parents, Besides encroaching housing developments and increas- s and Janna Takens, arose to milk cows at 1 a.m. ing legal restrictions, today’s ranchers face problems with hen again at 1 p.m. Those cows produced about 800 new neighbors who do not understand their business. These ns of milk daily, which then had to be processed and are people who refuse to believe that the family pet dogs buted. they let run loose at night are the same ones that chase and nes and Janna Takens came to Pleasanton from Hol- kill livestock. Or the people who feel free to picnic — and n 1950 to manage the Meadowlark Dairy that had litter — on private land, after cutting through fences for established by owner Walter Briggs Sr. easier access. Or those who move to rural areas and then was the first certified dairy in the state of California,” complain about the sounds and smells of ranching that has Takens said, meaning that it passed rigorous health been going on since the 1860s. ctions for cleanliness and maintained a low bacteria “We have lovingly cared for and provided quality n raw milk — “at that time unheard of.” Briggs helped stewardship of the land,” said Koopmann, adding that it ish the dairy standards we now take for granted. would be nice if neighbors and governmental agencies Meadowlark Dairy) was built on the original spot appreciated what generations of these families have done e Ohlone Indians and the (site) of the first adobe for the area we now call home. ng in the tri-valley, built in 1946. Francisco Solano Koopmann has joined the California Rangeland Trust, o Adobe now is a (city) park that is a representation which he describes as being “perpetual conservation NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY the Indian era to the Spanish period to the Dairy easements to offset other projects.” In this way, the en- d of California,” said Takens in follow-up correspon- dangered species of tiger salamander, red-legged frog and Chabad of the Tri Valley Rosh Hashana Services: . He credited the original owner, Walter Briggs Sr., calippe butterfly may all survive, even though the area's Invites you to an inspiring at the Four Point Sheraton eventing the adobe from being demolished and for ranchers may become extinct. N and meaningful High Holiday g it listed as State Historic Landmark No. 510. experience. A place where you will 5115 Hopyard Rd. adowlark Dairy was purchased by Jannes and Janna feel welcome and at home. Wednesday, September 8 - 7:00pm 68. They moved their dairy cows to pasture land Thurs. Sep. 9 & Fri. Sep. 10 - 10:00am acy, shipping the milk to the processing plant still Local history lecture series You may see yourself as unaffiliated Shofar Blowing 11:30am d at 57 W. Neal St. Bruce graduated from Amador Museum On Main sponsors the Ed Kinney Lec- Reform, Conservative, or Orthodox. Festive holiday buffets will follow y High School in 1964, one year ahead of the girl ture series, offering interesting and entertaining At Chabad we see you as Jewish. No all services ould marry. He and his wife Patti bought the dairy glimpses of the past, at 7 p.m. some Thursday 85, turning it into the drive-through business that evenings at Lynnewood Methodist Church, 4444 labels. No differences. Chabad is the local residents find so convenient today. Black Ave. Cost is $5 for museum members and home for every Jew. Yom Kippur Services: wo decades ago, drive-through dairies flourished in seniors, $10 for non-members, and a special rate at the Doubletree Hotel ay Area,” Takens wrote. “Today there are just a few of $3 for students and teachers (with ID). Upcom- Specialized children’s programs & 720 Las Floras babysitting available. No affiliation all of California, and one is right here in downtown ing talks include: Friday, September 17 - 7:00pm anton. Meadowlark Dairy is Pleasanton’s link with or tickets required. ■ Sept. 16: Ernie Manzo Presents: An American Saturday, September 18 - 10:00am year, a throwback to a kinder, gentler era when per- Yizkor Memorial Service - 12:00pm Soldier of 1846 FEEL FREE TO POP RIGHT IN. 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VALLEY CONCERT CHORALE 2010-11 narfe.org. SEASON The Valley Concert Chorale Last concert of the season: P 4 PEACE is seeking experienced singers with Public Eye will perform rock ’n’ LEASANTONIANS sight-reading skills. Auditions are roll hits tonight at the last 2010 Pleasantonians 4 Peace is sponsor- by appointment only from 5-7 Concert in the Park, sponsored by ing a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., p.m., Mondays, Sept. 13 and Sept. the Pleasanton Downtown Associa- Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Museum 20, at First Presbyterian Church, tion. The music in the park takes On Main, 603 Main St. Call Cathe Fourth and L streets, Livermore. place from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wayside at 462-7495 or email Matt at Call 462-4205 to schedule an Park at the corner of First Street [email protected] or visit www. appointment. and Neal. pleasantonians4peace.org. RABBIT ADOPTION EVENT East Bay SPCA, Tri-Valley, is holding a large Author Visits rabbit adoption event from 11 FOUR MYSTERY WRITERS Four a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, at Entertaining and Talented Mystery 4651 Gleason Dr., Dublin, with Writers will speak at 11 a.m., rabbits from five rescue groups in Friday, Sept. 10, at Towne Center the Bay Area. The foster rabbits are books, 555 Main St. Authors socialized, healthy, spayed or neu- include Penny Warner, Margaret tered and ready to find their forever Grace, Hailey Lind and Simon home. The SPCA provides support for new bunny owners. Call 449- Wood. Coffee, conversation and PLEASANTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION fun. Reservations are helpful. Call 6368 or visit www.eastbayrabbit. petfinder.com. free 846-8826 or visit www.pleasanton- exploring new ways to work that Livermore. The introduction is in NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED weekly.com. Towne Center Books, allow you flexibility and control Livermore then the classes will be FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION RIBBON CUTTING AT VALLEY HUMAN 555 Main St, Pleasanton. over your schedule, from 6:30-9:30 held in Castro Valley and include NARFE will meet at 11:30 a.m., SOCIETY Valley Humane Society p.m., Friday, Sept. 17, at 3033 music, dance, cooking, history Thursday, Sept. 9, at Emil Villa’s is having a Ribbon Cutting and Collier Canyon Rd., Livermore. and ethics. There will be activities Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave., Ground Breaking Ceremony at 5:30 Book Clubs Cost is $39. Call 424-1467 or visit for children and it’s a chance for Livermore. No host luncheon will p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at 3670 www.laspositascollege.edu/com- parents to meet and learn about PLEASANTON LIBRARY BOOK CLUB munityed. the twice-monthly affordable This club meets next at 7 p.m. Sept. school. Call 485-1049 or visit Tri- 27 at the Pleasanton Public Library, FREE FIFE (FLUTE) AND DRUM ValleyCulturalJews.org. Now Featuring: 400 Old Bernal Ave., to review “Sag LESSONS The Young American Harbor” by Colson Whitehead, his Patriots Fife and Drum band Shellac™ the First Hybrid Nail Color warm and funny autobiographi- “YAPs” is a Pleasanton-based cal coming of age story set in the parade band dedicated to perpetu- Clubs African-American community of ating the music and history of the KIWANIS CLUB The Kiwanis Club Sag Harbor. October’s book is American Revolution of 1776. It meets at 11:45 a.m. Fridays at Elegant and Relaxing “Stones into Schools” by Greg will host free drum or fife (flute) Vic’s All Star Kitchen, 201 A Main Mortenson. Call 931-3400, ext. lessons from 6:30-8 p.m., every St. For information, call 1-800- Personalized Professional Nail Care 7, or visit www.pleasantonlibrary- Friday, at a private residence in Kiwanis. bookclub.wordpress.com. Pleasanton. Call Jason Giaimo at LIVERMORE AMADOR VALLEY GARDEN 484-0265 or visit www.youngameri- CLUB canpatriots.com. The garden club will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at Alisal Class HEALTHY COOKING Six Healthy Elementary School multipurpose Cooking classes will be offered room, 1454 Santa Rita Road. Troy Reunions from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 9 through McGregor of Garden Natives will AMADOR HIGH CLASSES 1941 TO Nov. 4 at the Pleasanton Senior describe plants that do well in the 1964 Amador High School gradu- Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Topics Tri-Valley and suggest how to add ating classes from 1941 to 1964 include eating for health; stocks, them to existing landscapes. are holding a joint reunion from soups and stews 101 (two classes); 5-11 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Alameda salads; appetizers; Thanksgiving County Fairgrounds. Teachers side dishes; and desserts. Cost is Events $40 resident per class, and $45 and classmates are invited to see ART, CRITIQUE & COFFEE Art, what made the school part of the non-resident, plus $12 supply fee. Ages 18 and older. Visit www.pleas- Critique & Coffee (ACC) meets “Wonder Years.” Cost is $45 for a from 10 a.m.-noon every Friday catered dinner, parking and more. antonseniorcenter.org for detailed Pleasanton location schedule. Call 931-5365. at Borders Cafe, 4575 Rosewood Call Gayle at (209) 602-9057 or Dr. Artists and art lovers are wel- Joanie, 462-4312, or email lglund@ INTRO TO JEWISH CULTURE SCHOOL come to view latest works as they mindspring.com or jim-joanie@ Intro to Jewish Sunday School, discuss how to better each piece sbcglobal.net. without religion, will begin from before it is released to the public. AMADOR VALLEY CLASS OF 1990 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Call 461-5084. This private party reunion is from Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., 7:45 p.m.-midnight. Sept. 11 at Redcoats, 336 St. Mary St. Tickets are $35 by June 11 or $40 by Sept. 1. No tickets at the door. Call (916) 768-5734 or visit www.ama- dorvalley1990.com. BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS AVHS CLASS OF 1980 The reunion is scheduled for the weekend of Pleasanton (across from Tully's Coffee) Sept. 17. Friday night BBQ meet 310 Main Street Suite D ...... (925) 484-4300 and greet; Saturday night at the Pleasanton Hilton. Call 453-7673 Livermore (next to the Bankhead Theater) or email [email protected]. We Are Committed To: 2375 Railroad Ave ...... 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Call Decks Meet Chulo, an 8-year-old neutered male 426-8656. American Staffordshire Terrier who is proof that & more! SATURDAY NIGHT FUNNIES WITH appearances can be deceiving. Chulo’s badly ‘CHICKS WITH SCHTICK’ A special cropped ears and large frame make him look “Chicks with Schtick” evening will somewhat intimidating, but he is a favorite of feature some of the best female staff and volunteers at the East County Animal comedians, including headliner Shelter. See www.tvar.org for additional photos Candy Churilla, a Bay Area favor- of Chulo and many other adorable dogs that are in Tri-Valley Animal Rescue foster homes. 63 ite, from 7:30-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, at Bunjo’s Comedy “Chulo” is a Spanish nickname for “beautiful” Lounge, 6513 Regional St., and Chulo’s temperament is a reflection of CATHERINE HANSEN RUSH Your local fence company Dublin. Cost $15 plus two-item his name. Learn more about Chulo (pet No. for over 12 years minimum. Call 264-4413 or visit 95149) by visiting him at the East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive www.bunjoscomedy.com. in Dublin, open 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily; telephone 803-7040. 575 Boulder Court, Pleasanton 925.426.9620 Exhibits “Fourtenners” — Mount Whitney, party, ticket to the ball game, and Mount Shasta and the loftiest drawings. Call Jennifer Dolder PLEASANTON ART LEAGUE EXHIBIT peeks of the High Sierra — have (Raimondi) at 321-1747 or email The Pleasanton Art League and long teased the imagination and [email protected]. Museum On Main are present- challenged the fortitude of moun- RACE FOR OPPORTUNITY Join ing their fourth art exhibit, taineers. Call 931-3405 or visit the Race for Opportunity from “Imagination Expressed 2010,” www.davidstarkwilson.com. through Oct. 17, featuring the work 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 18, which of 35 PAL members at the museum, will start at one of the parks in 603 Main St. The museum is open Pleasanton. Give deserving, at-risk 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Fundraisers kids a chance to attend college as Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. FOR MONICA VAN WEGEN Monica you compete against other teams Call 462-2766 or visit www.museu- Van Wegen, an Amador Valley in an exciting and memorable all- monmain.org. Class of 1997 graduate and record day race, with tasks that will test holding track and field runner, is you mentally and expand your undergoing treatments to battle comfort zone. Expect the unex- Film brain cancer. To raise money to pected and be prepared to have help with health care costs, fun. Must be at least 18 years CALIFORNIA’S HIGHEST PEAKS Friends of Monica are hosting an old to compete. Cost is $250 per Photographer David Stark Wilson event from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., team. Call 872-0806 or visit www. will present a nature slide show Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Oakland bridgeofopportunity.org. at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, at A’s Coliseum. 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Visit www.LifeTimeLumber.com for more information, and call to find your local retailer 877.285.4338 BEAUTIFUL. GREEN. FOREVER. Page 16ÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR to benefit the Valley Humane 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Sept. 9-11 at Tommy T’s Comedy things these creatures do for us Schedule an appointment at www. Society will take place from 6-11 Museum On Main, 603 Main St., Club, 5104 Hopyard Rd. Tickets and even meet a few friendly ones redcrossblood.org (Sponsor Code: p.m. Sept. 11 at the home of with the theme Autumn Harvest. range from $14 to $34. Call 227- from 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 4 at WELLSFARGOP). One donation Becky and Murray Dennis, 838 Call 462-2766 or visit www.museu- 1800 or visit www.tommyts.com. Alviso Adobe Park, 3465 Foothill can help save the lives of up to Gray Fox Circle. Tickets for $65 monmain.org. Rd. Participants under the age of 7 three people. MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA include dinner, two drink tickets, must be accompanied by an adult Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre pres- AMERICAN RED CROSS PUBLIC valet parking, gambling chips. throughout the entire class. Cost: ents “My Way: A Musical tribute BLOOD DRIVE A blood drive will Music by Toucan Jam. Buy tickets $9 resident; $12 non-resident. Call Lectures/ to Frank Sinatra” at 8 p.m. Friday take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., online at www.valleyhumane.org 931-3483 or email enicholas@ and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Wednesday, Sept. 8, at State or at Valley Humane Society, 3670 ci.pleasanton.ca.us. from Sept. 17-Oct. 10 at Tri-Valley Compensation Insurance Fund, Nevada St. Call 426-8656. Workshops Repertory Theatre, 1048 Serpentine TODDLERS EXPLORE! Grab your 5890 Owens Dr. Schedule an AN AMERICAN SOLDIER OF 1846 VALLEY PREGNANCY CENTER GOLF Ln., Suite 309. Tickets are $25 for stroller and your little one for a appointment at www.redcrossblood. Museum On Main presents the next TOURNAMENT The third annual VPC adults, $22 for seniors, and $20 stroll through our natural world to org (Sponsor Code: STATECOMP). 2010 Ed Kinney lecture series at 7 Golf Fore Life event is being held for students. Call 462-2121 or visit explore flowers, butterflies and blue One donation can help save the lives p.m. Sept. 16 at the Lynnewood from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 13 at www.trivalleyrep.com. skies...all through the eyes of a tod- of up to three people. United Methodist Church, 4444 Castlewood Country Club to raise dler, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 11 Black Ave. An American Soldier of SENIOR PLAYERS: ‘THE LIBRARY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS funds for this nonprofit organiza- at Alviso Adobe Park, 3465 Foothill 1846, reenacted by Ernie Manzo, BOARDINGHOUSE’ Welcome to the Pleasanton Public Library needs tion, which offer counseling, preg- Rd. Call 931-3483 or email enicho- recalls both defeats and victories in Home Sweet Home Boardinghouse, volunteers for its Homebound nancy-related medical services and [email protected]. the American takeover of California. where life is anything but nor- Service, which provides homebound compassionate support for women Tickets $5 for members and seniors; mal with a zany cast of boarders. residents with library books, videos and families in the Tri-Valley area. $10 for non-members; and $3 for Performances are 7-9 p.m., Friday, and CD’s to community residents. Event includes a Hole-in-One Prize students or teachers with ID. Visit Oct. 1; and 2-4 p.m., Saturday- Support In addition, the library hosts the Toyota RAV4, prize drawings, auc- www.museumonmain.org. Sunday, Oct. 2-3, at the Senior Pleasanton Reads Project that needs tion and awards dinner. Cost $195 Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. It’s a com- volunteer tutors to provide one-on- includes golf, lunch and dinner. DMV OMBUDSMAN A representa- Groups edy full of colorful characters and one instruction in both basic literacy Call 828-4458 or visit www.valley- tive from the DMV Ombudsman CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring villains, and will have you laughing and English as a second language pregnancycenter.org. program will speak from 10:30- for a loved one is challenging physi- from beginning to end. Cost $9 for to residents over 18. Students and 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, at cally and emotionally. Join this sup- residents and $10 for non-residents tutors usually meet once per week the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. port group to explore resources and in advance, or $10 for residents and at a mutually convenient time and The program represents the interest generate problem-solving ideas from Health $11 for non-residents at the door. place. Tutoring and all necessary of public safety for all Californians 1-3 p.m., on the second Monday DUBLIN PATH WANDERERS Call 931-5365 or visit www.pleasan- materials are free of charge. Contact Walking, and assists as a go-between to of every month, and from 7-9 p.m., tonseniorcenter.org. Jan Bauman at 931-3411 or jbau- while chatting with friends, is a ensure that senior drivers are treat- on the second Wednesday of every [email protected]. pleasant way to exercise. Walk ed fairly and consistently with the month, at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get the about 2 to 3 miles on level paths. laws. Cost $1.75 resident or $2.25 support you deserve at the Senior TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE Do Meet at designated sites. Call Rich for non-resident. Call 931-5369. Political Notes Support Program of the Tri-Valley. you love animals? Tri-Valley Animal Guarienti at 829-8376 for direc- TRI-VALLEY REPUBLICAN WOMEN Call 931-5389. Rescue is holding an orientation for tions and more information. STEPPING STONES ON YOUR GRIEF MEETING new volunteers, from 1-2:30 p.m. JOURNEY The death of a loved one Share election enthusi- CLUTTERLESS SELF HELP GROUP FREE HEALTH FAIR Sept. 11 at East County Animal A free Health is unlike any other loss. Whether asm and learn how to help the Overwhelmed by clutter? Learn Shelter, 4595 Gleason Dr., Dublin. Fair will take place from 10 a.m.-4 sudden and tragic, or with warn- Republican tide roll to victory how to deal with it by attending Learn about volunteer opportuni- p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at Shiva ing and preparation, the reality in November at a meeting from this support group, which meets ties like fostering dogs or cats, Vishnu Temple, 1232 Arrowhead of death leaves most of us in a 6:30-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday socializing shelter animals, helping Rd., Livermore. Medical advice, state of shock, confusion and sad- at Cattlemens Restaurant, 2882 at St. Mary & St. John Coptic at adoption events and fundrais- free evaluation for blood sugar, ness. The Stepping Stones on your Kitty Hawk Rd., Livermore. Cost is Orthodox Church, 4300 Mirador ers, and many other roles. For ages cholesterol, bone density, blood Grief Journey workshop will be $26 for TVRWF members; $30 for Dr., Rm. 7. Call 200-1943 or visit 18 and older. Cost is $10 cash pressure and bone marrow held for eight weeks at 7:30 p.m., guests. RSVP required by Sept. 5; www.clutterless.org. or check to help cover the cost of drive. Call 449-6255 or email Thursdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 28, at call 462-4931 or visit www.trivalley- materials. Call 803-7043 or visit [email protected]. St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 republicanwomen.org. www.tvar.org. Stoneridge Dr. Preregistration is Volunteering required. A one-time donation AMERICAN RED CROSS PUBLIC Holiday of $15 is requested. Call Mary Recreation BLOOD DRIVE A public blood drive ROSH HASHANAH Tri-Valley Cultural Hagerty at 846-5377. ITSY BITSY SPIDERS! Worried about Submit items at will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., www.PleasantonWeekly.com Jews will present a non-religious spiders? Fear not those that help Thursday, Sept. 9, at Wells Fargo Jewish New Year program of read- you! Learn all about the great Dealer Services, 5000 Hopyard Dr. ings and music, followed by an Miscellaneous apples and honey reception from FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER GRAND 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8 at Bothwell Arts OPENING The new Firehouse Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Center will have its grand opening Children are welcome to attend. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 18 at You are encouraged to bring 4444 Railroad Ave. Following the canned or boxed food for the food dedication, the public is invited to The independence you want, the assistance you need. bank. Free to members; $10 for view the facility, which features a adult non-member 13 and over. performing arts theater, art gallery Call 485-1049 or visit www.Tri- and arts classrooms. The free open ValleyCulturalJews.org. house will have music, refresh- YOM KIPPUR Tri-Valley Cultural ments, drawings and activities for Jews will hold a non-religious short children. Call 931-5340 or visit ceremony and a series of work- www.firehousearts.org. shops for adults and children from TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE YARD 1-5 p.m. Sept. 18 at Bothwell Arts SALE This yard sale will take place Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. The ceremony will include readings, 11, at J. Rockcliff Realtors parking music and a memorial. Adult work- lot, 5075 Hopyard Rd., to raise iscover the advantage of The Parkview. Enjoy apartment shops on guilt, forgiveness, charity “At this age, I thought I money to support TVAR’s mission living in Pleasanton with stunning views; the peace-of- and social change. Bring canned to rescue homeless animals, pro- knew everything about or boxed food for food bank. Cost viding them needed medical treat- mind that comes with staff availability around the clock myself. Little did I know $10 for non-members 13 and over. ment, and supporting the fostering to assist as needed; a recreation program with opportunities to that I had more to Call 485-1049 or visit www.Tri- program placing animals in tempo- ValleyCulturalJews.org. rary homes until permanent homes learn, create and regain self-confidence; and separate memory care discover through all the are found. Call 829-4962 or visit accommodation are on-site. Call today for more information or to programs offered here. Kids & Teens www.tvar.org. schedule your tour. I am surprised to find that I had a creative side!” M.O.M.’S READING TIME This literacy program designed to intro- On Stage duce preschool-aged children to BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT Comedian, books and activities about unique actor, writer and director Bobcat 100 Valley Avenue (formerly junipero st s 0LEASANTON people, cultures and events in their Goldthwait will perform from 7:30- s www.eskaton.org managed by Eskaton License # 015601283 community will take place from 11:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊU Page 17 Living PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Bring on the bagpipes! And the highland dancers and heavy weight athletes. Don’t forget the fish ’n’ chips — and the ale. This weekend is the 145th Scottish Highland Gather- ing and Games at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, an event presented by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco that gives everyone a chance to enjoy a wee taste of Glasgow and beyond. Activities will include performances by 33 pipe bands from the U.S. and Canada, the U.S. Marine Marching Band, Highland Dancing and Celtic Heritage music with six stages of continuous traditional and Celtic Rock music. Five buildings at the Fairgrounds will present vendors as well as American and British food. Other highlights of the Gathering and Games include: ■ Living history: Reenactment guilds with Mary Queen of Scots and her entourage; Highland Warriors, Roman Legions and invading Vikings; period artisans and craftsmen. ■ Gathering of the Clans: This is the place, with nearly 100 clan tents, to research one’s heritage for Scottish blood. ■ For the youngsters: Children’s Glen with games and prizes. ■ Birds of Prey: More than 20 exotic birds, including hawks, falcons and owls. ■ Sheep dog trials: Demonstrations by the Northern Cali- fornia Working Sheepdog Association. ■ Clydesdale horse team. ■ Highland cattle, aka “coos”: With long coats of hair, these magnificent animals are ready for the cold Scottish winter. ■ Soccer: The quick game of Five-A-Side soccer with eight teams from California and Nevada. ■ British Motor Car Cavalcade with British marquee clubs displaying their automobiles. ■ Kilted mile: Competition on Saturday for all ages, running the one-mile track for prizes and glory. Kilt required. ■ Whisky Tasting: For an additional cost, sample pre- mium single malt whiskies and/or attend a seminar with a Whisky Master. This weekend, everyone’s Check out the heavy lifters For athletic spectator thrills, check out the world’s premier professional athletes at the 36th U.S. Invitational Heavy Events Championship hosting amateur, women’s and masters competition. The championship is part of the International Highland Games Federation Super Series with competitors from Scot- land, Australia and the Netherlands, as well as six U.S. states in the 10-man pro class. They compete for the World Cham- pionship in the Caber and Weight-For-Height venues. The Men’s Open Amateur and Women’s Open classes, augmented by three women’s and men’s Master divisions for older athletes, encompass an additional 12 states and the Fairgrounds welcomes countries of Canada, Belgium, Japan and Switzerland. Each entrant must compete in all eight of the Heavy Event catego- Scottish ries resulting with a winner in each of the disciplines, plus the Scottish Highland Gathering and Games overall champion in all divisions. The Scottish Heavy Events will be onstage both days, with the morning round of events at the soccer field. The events include the 17.6 Pound Regular Stone Putt, the 26.6 Pound Braemar Stone Putt, the 28 Pound Weight- For-Distance, the 56 Pound Weight-For-Distance, the 16 Pound Hammer and the 22 Pound Hammer. At 1 p.m. the action continues in front of the main grandstands with the 56 Pound Weight-For-Height and ancient tossing of the Caber events. March Under the Arch The festivities begin at 2 p.m. today with the March Under the Arch by the U.S. Marine Band San Diego, with officers of the Caledonian Club of San Francisco and dig- nitaries at the Pleasanton arch. Both Saturday and Sunday, at 3:45 p.m., the bands will mass at the bandstand to perform together the spine-tingling sounds of Amazing Grace and Scotland the Brave. N What: 145th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton When: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday Cost: adults, $18 (two days, $27); seniors and youths, $12; under 12, free CALEDONIAN CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO Grandstand show: 33 massed Pipe Bands and More than 30 pipe bands will perform at the Scottish Gathering and Games at U.S. Marine Band San Diego in concert; 3:45 p.m. the fairgrounds this weekend. Heavy Lifting Championships include caber toss- Going plaid both days. ing, with the object being to throw the pole in as straight a line as possible. Page 18ÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly LIVING Leading the pipers OF NOTE Pleasanton woman is ambassador at Glasgow Piping Fest Scholarship for achievements BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Caroline Federighi, a 2010 Amador Valley High When 8,000 pipers descended School graduate, received a $6,000 scholarship in Glasgow, Scotland, recently for from the Operating Engineers Local 3 construction its International Piping Festival, union. Many of her family members belong to Local Piping Live!, Pleasanton resident 3, including her father and two brothers. Megan Canning was waiting for Federighi won the first-place female scholarship them. for her academic and extra-curricular achievements Canning, 19, worked as an ambas- throughout high school. She was a member of the sador for the festival, and she was in California Scholarship Foundation (CSF) for all four years and also be- Glasgow for its launch. longed to Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together “I’ve been playing the bagpipes (GETSET). She was the captain of the varsity lacrosse team and received since I was a child and I think it’s the Scholar Athlete Award for lacrosse in 2007, 2008 and 2009. fantastic that we have a festival She is attending the University of Oregon to play lacrosse and study to celebrate them,” said Canning, human physiology/pre-med. who pipes with the Field Marshal Montgomery pipe band. “I hope any young people that think the instrument is old-fashioned will come out and see for themselves how modern the music is and how young pipers are taking it for- ward.” Festival director Roddy McLeod Pleasanton resident Megan Canning practices her piping in Glasgow, Scot- agreed. land, where she worked on its International Piping Festival, Piping Live! “Piping Live! shows the bagpipes in all of their diverse glory and this year’s program is particularly for you to enjoy at Piping Live!” Closer to home, everyone can strong,” he said. “Whether you are In addition to the 8,000 pipers, enjoy piping Sept. 4-5 when the a traditionalist, you like your pipe 30,000 traditional music fans from Caledonian Club of San Francisco music with a twist, or you have around the globe were expected presents the 145th Scottish High- never heard real world class pipe to descend upon Glasgow for this land Gathering and Games at the music before, there is something year’s Piping Live! held Aug. 9-15. Alameda County Fairgrounds. N POETIC PLEASANTON BY DEBORAH GROSSMAN A Professional Accounting Corporation You’re More Than Just a Number! Movie star meeting Managers, agents mill about feedback and appreciation of like caterpillars each others’ poems. IMPORTANT inspires a poem to promote product, “Poetry on Main” will be held in surprised to hear the joy downtown Pleasanton from 6:30- In my job as a journalist, I occa- of growing up Jersey. 8:30 p.m. at Little Valley Winery, sionally meet and interview celebri- 739 Main St. Marilyn Slade of ties. While waiting for the interviews Pleasanton, author of humorous >vÀ>Ê iÜÊiÊ>`ÊÀÃÌ to start, I notice how the celebrities’ Coming soon: poetry and prose, will co-host the /iÊ iLÕÞiÀÃÊÜ Ê«ÕÀV >ÃiÊ>Ê ‘Poetry on Main’ entourages hover around them, gatherings. 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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊU Page 19 LIVING SHOP, DINE AND EXPERIENCE WHY THESE MERCHANTS WERE VOTED #1 Rodeo queen competes, too View a complete list of winners and their websites 2010 Foothill High teen touts ‘Western life’ at PleasantonWeekly.com BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Bella Luna Studios Best Photographer Ingrid Cuffe, 16, reigned as Row- www.bellalunastudios.com, 998-1171 ell Ranch Jr. Rodeo Queen recently, Berry Patch Best Place to Buy a Gift where she also competed. She has 350 Main Street, Ste. A, Pleasanton, 846-0155 been making appearances to pro- Blue Agave Club Best Main Street Restaurant, Best Atmosphere, mote the “western way of life” at 625 Main Street, Pleasanton, 417-1224 Best Outdoor Dining, Best Place to Have a First other events, including the Liver- Date, Best Margarita more Professional Rodeo and the Body in Balance Best Acupuncture California State Fair. 4133 Mohr Avenue, Ste. 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Offered at $799,000 apr.com | PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊSeptember 3, 2010ÊU Page 23 Cheri Martin Jane Roberts-MacArt R.N., BAEd. Human Resources & Infusion Center Service Excellence Employee of the Year & Hero of the Year Caregiver of the Year Marie Mayoo Tom Perry Chris Nartker Veronica Jackson Esmeralda Morones R.N. CBETCB R.N. R.N., CRRN The Breast Center Outpatient/GI UnitUnit BiomedBio Emergency Services Medical/Surgical Unit celebrating 202 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CARE Missy Smith Nancy Ramsey Sarah Kiyoi Angie Allen Rita Woycheese Susan Stinson Patient Financial Services RRT R.N., BSN, CCRN Surgery MPT MT(ASCP), CLS Respiratory Therapy Intensive Care Unit Therapy Services Laboratory Deborah Bangoli R.N., MSN Definitive Observation Unit Florence Nightingale winner Everyone knows that it’s not the brick and mortar, but great people that make you feel better. It’s why San Ramon Regional Medical Center celebrates the extraordinary people who make our hospital such a remarkable place. They exemplify the commitment, skill and compassionate care we offer. This recognition begins with our special employees honored this year: Cheri Martin, R.N., Infusion Center, our Employee of the Year and Caregiver of the Year; Jane Roberts-MacArt, Human Resources and Service Excellence, our Hero of the Year; Deborah Bangoli, R.N., MSN, Definitive Observation Unit, our 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon Florence Nightingale winner; and all of our 2009 Employees of the Month. From the emergency room, to the operating 925.275.9200 room, to the patient room, we’re here for you. www.OurSanRamonHospital.com