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The checks, the first for 21 years, dying unexpectedly in through your insurance! installment of what is likely to 2001. Bobby Byers, current presi- be many years of financial help dent of the club, said a plaque is $ 00 175/70R13 from the local charitable group, being made for the San Leandro SALE PRICE are designed to provide a cushion department in appreciation of the as the surviving families move for- Lezlee Davis and Dorothy Cleyman 59175/65R14 ...Sale Price ....$62.00 ward. The 100 Club was founded gift. 185/65R15 ...Sale Price ....$84.00 in 1974 by the late Pleasanton For the most part, the 100 Club (925) 249-9642 215/70R15 ...Sale Price ....$76.00 homebuilder Marty Kauffman who maintains a low public profile, was impressed by the work of a making its contributions with- 4725 First Street #270 SAVE UP TO $30 similarly-named organization in out press releases or fanfare. It Downtown Pleasanton *ON A SET OF 4 TIRES Detroit that provided immediate employs a part-time administra- Visit www.taharacenter.com financial help to police victims’ tor to keep track of its contribu- LUBE, OIL, FILTER & 4-TIRE ROTATION spouses and families. Returning tions and those to whom it has Typical home, he heard about two Oakland donated scholarships, and it holds Medical UÊÊVÕ`iÃÊÕ«ÊÌÊxʵÕ>ÀÌÃÊ police officers who were killed in two general membership meet- ( Office’s ) xÜÎäÊ«ÀiÕÊ FREE Rate $80 UÊ iÜÊ"ÊÌiÀ $ 95 the line of duty and wrote a check ings each year: a barbecue at the Most vehicles Body Composition Analysis! 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The club’s board of directors lies of both sworn firefighters and is led by retired Alameda County TIRE & AUTO police officers who died while Superior Court Judge Robert Byers; RyNck CENTERS serving their departments and has retired Pleasanton civil engineer supported 50 students attending Richard Karn, past president of the /ÀiÊ-«iV>t college. Frank Capilla and Ken Downtown Pleasanton Rotary Club, Mercer are past presidents of the is next in line for the top post, fol- ÕÞÊ>ÞÊÓÉ{ÊÌÀiÃÊ>`ÊÀiViÛi\ organization and are among 21 lowed by Alameda County District board members from throughout Attorney Tom Orloff; Macchiano, the county who are board members. co-owner of the Pleasanton They’re among the club leadership Garbage Service, and former coun- that takes the checks to survivors, ty supervisor Mary King. Mercer FREE “one of the toughest jobs I ever heads up the ValleyCare Health UÃÌ>>Ì have to do,” according to Capilla. 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Admission is $5 for museum Janet Pelletier mission Tuesday night in a 3-2 vote of members and teachers, $10 the City Council that instead agreed for non-members and $3 for with Mayor Jennifer Hosterman’s students with a valid ID. For request to replace her with local details, call 462-2766 or visit businessman Jerry Pentin. www.museumonmain.org. As a result of the action, Pentin A couple walk by 839 E. Angela St., where a fire broke out Dec. 8. Police said this week the blaze is being ruled as arson. will step down immediately as a Helping children in need member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, where he also has The Assistance League of the served as chairman, and take his seat Amador Valley presents its 14th at the Planning Commission’s next annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Police: East Angela Street meeting after being formally sworn at noon April 25 at the Aahmes into office later this month. Pentin ran Shrine Event Center in Livermore. unsuccessfully for City Council in Tickets are $45 and seating is lim- house fire was arson last November’s municipal election, ited. Money raised goes to help losing to incumbent council members provide school clothes and shoes Sergeant says investigation expected to wrap up in about a month Cindy McGovern and Matt Sullivan. to children in need in Pleasanton, By city rules, the mayor recom- Livermore and Dublin. For more by Janet Pelletier the only person home, was wit- declined to say where the fire was mends appointments to city com- information, call Carmen at 371- nessed by neighbors running out started, which also damaged two missions and committees with the 4566 or visit www.amadorvalley. A December house fire on East of the home, engulfed by flames. neighboring homes and displaced a full council then voting on those assistanceleague.org. Angela Street that left one woman Neighbors said they heard a loud second family. recommendations. Pentin’s appoint- severely injured is being ruled as explosion that shook the ground, The investigation was pro- ment was among 28 Hosterman Caring for cats arson, police said this week. followed by the blaze that has longed for months due to the fact made Tuesday, but the only one Sgt. Jim Knox of the Pleasanton left the single-story home locat- that police hadn’t spoken with that brought objections. In honor of Cat Care Month, Police Department, who initially ed across the street from St. Deonna Zuffa, who was recover- Councilwoman Cindy McGovern Fresh Step litter has teamed up with called the fire at 839 E. Angela Augustine Catholic Church a total ing from second- and third-degree praised Fox’s long-time work on the the East Bay SPCA to raise aware- “suspicious,” said the investiga- loss. The Zuffa family’s two dogs burns at St. Francis Memorial Planning Commission, where Fox ness of cats in shelters and the ben- tion has not been wrapped up yet. were not injured in the fire as they Hospital’s Bothin Burn Center in served first as an alternate starting efits of keeping cats indoors. There “It has been classified an arson, were being taken to a pet groomer, San Francisco. Knox said police Aug. 19, 2003, and winning a full will be an adoption drive from noon however I can’t make any other fire officials have said. have interviewed a number of peo- appointment on Oct. 19, 2004. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lucky, 2000 type of comment at this point Knox declined to say who police ple, now including Deonna Zuffa, Fox’s first four-year term expired Portola Ave. in Livermore. on any additional details,” Knox believe caused the arson. Police have but he declined to give an update last Sept. 30, but, as customary, she said. “We’re still waiting for some acknowledged that the Zuffa family, on her condition. remained a member of the commis- additional pieces of evidence to which includes Deonna Zuffa’s hus- Zuffa and her husband Keith sion until Hosterman completed her Corrections come in and some other follow-up band and their two children, owned filed for Chapter 13 bankrupt- interviews of prospective candidates investigation, so hopefully we will muscle cars and go-karts and had cy last June, according to public for all of the commission and com- The Weekly desires to correct have the investigation wrapped up gasoline containers stored in the records. Records also show the mittees and decided who she would all significant errors. To request a correction, call the editor in the next month or so.” garage, but declined to say whether home was sold for $75,000 in recommend for reappointment or on at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: The fire began at 11 a.m. Dec. the gas may have contributed to the [email protected] 8. Deonna Zuffa, 40, who was explosion or fire. Police have also (continued on page 8) (continued on page 6) *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ£ä]ÊÓääÊU Page 5 Newsfront
Commission Axis sponsoring raffle for health care (continued from page 5)
Foundation says federal money alone doesn’t cover county, state cutbacks new appointments. With an eight- year term limit on commission ser- State and county cutbacks has over two years and specifically Axis Foundation President Sherry six. They may be purchased from any vice, Fox could have been asked to put a dent in funding at Axis used to hire new healthcare pro- Peterson. Axis board of directors or foundation serve another four years. Community Health. Even with $1.3 fessionals and staff to serve an To fill what Peterson calls a “sig- board member; at Axis Behavioral “I am not opposed to the person million in federal stimulus relief additional 4,000 patients. nificant void” in funding, the foun- Health, 6666 Owens Drive; at the (Pentin) you are appointing, but I and $19,245 from the Pleasanton “The federal funds, though won- dation is sponsoring a raffle, with Pleasanton Weekly office, 5506 Sunol am disappointed with who you are Weekly’s Holiday Fund, the health derful to receive, will not cover winners being announced at the Blvd., Ste. 100; at the law offices of not reappointing,” McGovern said. and wellness center needs help. the actual delivery of services, upcoming First Wednesday Street Sherry Peterson, 11875 Dublin Blvd., “I feel Anne Fox has done good Axis, a nonprofit that provides such as the equipping of additional Parties beginning May 6. Prizes Ste. A-104 in Dublin; and by emailing work on the Planning Commission health care, substance abuse coun- examination rooms, keeping the include a two-night getaway on [email protected]. and especially has done a memo- seling and health education to the lights on during extended hours Monterey Bay, landscape design, For information, visit www. rable job of going back into the community, was promised federal and weekends, laboratory testing wine tasting, golf and more. axishealth.org. history of applications under con- money that would be doled out and pharmaceutical needs,” said Tickets are $20 for one or $100 for —Emily West sideration. In that respect, she has a gift that many of us don’t have.” McGovern said in deciding not to reappoint Fox, Hosterman should have at least elevated long-time ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR alternate Planning Commission member Greg O’Connor to the per- manent seat on the commission. “I think the Planning Commission A DENTAL MIRACLE? appointments are becoming politi- I Do you feel hopeless and frustrated about your broken, missing and decayed teeth? cal, and this was a concern voters expressed to me in the last elec- I Does the thought of your needed treatment cause you to hyperventilate? tion,” McGovern said. Sullivan said six to eight of the I Are you looking for a dental home that restores your trust? people he had personally asked to apply for commission appointments HOPE IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! were not considered. He accused Hosterman of using her position to YES, YOU CAN HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SMILE! appoint only individuals who share her views on public issues. “I am concerned that we are los- ing diversity on our commissions,” Sullivan said. “In the past, even may- ors who were strongly aligned with different philosophies did a good job of appointing people who would engage the community at large with a diversity of opinions. That’s not what’s happening this time.” Sullivan said he asked Hosterman YOU CAN NOW TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR DENTAL HEALTH repeatedly to schedule interviews during the evening hours so that he wouldn’t have to take time off work ACT NOW! and when applicants for the commis- Call now and mention this ad to reserve your appointment for an exam, x-rays and smile consultation sions might be able to meet to dis- cuss their qualifications. Even so, he said the interviews were conducted only $57.00 during the daytime, even for the (A $180.00 value! – Offer Expires 4/30/09) city’s new Energy and Environment Commission which he had champi- “Gently eliminating years of failing, frustrating and unattractive dentistry, oned for the last 10 years. “We need to change the process leaving our patients with smiles and confidence they never imagined possible, guaranteed!” and open this up a little bit and make Our fear reduction program includes: Big time TLC, relaxing nitrous oxide gas, emphasis on painless, gentle shots and very numb teeth. it less unilateral and do a better job of ➡ representing the community at large The comfort of home: Relax, and forget you are even having treatment. You’ll feel right at home with a pillow, and soothing music. on our commissions,” he added. ➡ Besides Hosterman, council Our patient friendly TOOTHACHE relief: Keep your teeth instead of pulling them, pre-treating abscesses with 3 different members Cheryl Cook-Kallio and ➡ medicines to fight infections and inflammation. Comfortable, calm abscess treatment with an emphasis on numbing anesthesia, Jerry Thorne voted to approve post op painkillers, antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for comfort. the commission and committee appointments, with McGovern and Sullivan voting no. Daily appointments available for people in pain. ➡ The Planning Commission advis- es the Council on land use matters Beautiful smiles created using state of the art dentistry backed by 22 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. including zoning issues, use per- ➡ mits, variances and site and archi- We have extensive certification and our expertise includes: Root Canal, Cosmetic Veneers, Implants, Partials & Dentures, so you can tectural plans. The Commission ➡ have virtually all phases of your dentistry done under one roof without seeing a specialist. reviews and makes recommenda- tions regarding development plans IMPORTANT FREE REPORT! submitted by the City’s Planning Call our toll free 24 hour recorded message at (877) 439-2434 to receive your complimentary copies of Department, and is also responsible “10 Fundamental Questions You Must Ask Before Choosing a Dentist,” PLUS a Bonus Report “Advances in Cosmetic Dentistry” for annual General Plan and spe- cific plan reviews. “Before I came to Dr. Gowey, I could not bite into anything like an apple or ribs, and I had to eat sandwiches with my side teeth. In addition to O’Connor, who Whenever I used to smile, I put my hand in front of my mouth because my teeth looked so bad! After Dr. Gowey fixed my teeth, will complete his term as an alter- I began to feel more confident about myself which has improved my social life. My kids and work associates enjoyed watching nate, Pentin will join current chair- the process of me going from ‘goblin teeth’ to a perfect smile! And now I can chew gum until the cows come home. Most importantly, this has given my kids good dental habits because they don’t want to end with teeth like Dad once had!” –Eric G. woman Jennifer Pearce and regular members Arne Olson, Kathy Narum and Philip Blank on the Planning John M. Gowey, DDS (925) 846-1011 www.pleasantondental.com Commission. Blank was re-appoint- ed Tuesday to a second four-year Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry 1436 Cedarwood Lane Suite B Pleasanton, CA 94566 term, due to expire in 2013. 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There, crews sort is manually sorted through and Unretouched clinical photo taken 925-846-5614 while frowning before and 14 days als from all other garbage instead through the refuse on a fast-moving recyclables are recovered. after treatment with Botox® Cosmetic of having the Pleasanton Garbage conveyor belt, separating possible Only one resident showed up ® Service do it for them. recyclables from wet garbage, old at Tuesday night’s public hearing NEW Botox Service The new service also will cost clocks and radios and hundreds He expressed surprise that a thou- FOR UNDERARM PERSPIRATION PROBLEMS more, jumping by $1.07 a month of other materials. Then a sepa- sand hadn’t come to the meeting for those who cut back on send- rate sorting-out takes place to send to object, as he did, to a garbage ing non-recyclable waste to the recyclable plastics, glass, paper and service rate increase at a time when $75 OFF ® garbage collector, to as much as 14 other discards to special bins that current weak economic conditions Botox Treatment percent more for those who don’t. are sent to recycling companies. should have called for a rate reduc- plus Free Consultation to new clients only The new rates approved by the The process, which was herald- tion. Not valid with other offers. council will be increased from ed as a breakthrough in garbage At Councilwoman Cindy McGov- $28.04 to $29.13 a month for those recycling when the facility opened, ern’s urging, Bocian agreed to look FREE CONSULTATION Pleasanton San Ramon opting for a smaller 35-gallon gen- has since lagged in meeting the at commercial rates being charged New clients only 374 St. Mary St. 2701 Crow Canyon Blvd. eral refuse cart to $34.57 a month Alameda County diversion target to some residential communities 925 846-5614 925 837-6400 for a larger 96-gallon cart, which of 75 percent in 2010, with approx- to see if discounts could be made is the same size as the all-purpose imately only 54 percent of refuse available. carts residents now have. These collected in Pleasanton now being A new commercial program also will be used for all refuse that is not diverted from landfills. is under consideration, including a Th e Perf ect Blend recyclable, such as broken glass, Garbage placed in the all-purpose request now that asks companies used pizza cartons and plastics that refuse cans—whether the 96-gallon to voluntarily sort out recyclables. THE INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT, THE ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. don’t meet recyclable standards. or the 35-gallon size—will be taken Once details of the program are Residents also will be given a 96-gal- directly to the landfill without sort- determined, Bocian said it should lon cart for recyclables only. These will ing. be implemented as a new require- be used for cardboard, aluminum foil Steve Bocian, assistant city man- ment by March of next year. and plastic bags, aluminum, steel and ager, worked with Mayor Jennifer McGovern also pointed out that tin cans, glass jars and bottles of all Hosterman and Councilman Matt residents who are at least 62 years colors, and plastic bottles with the Sullivan over the last year to study old can qualify for a 15 percent dis- numbers 1 to 7 printed on the bottom. current garbage collection proce- count on their garbage bills, but she Residents will keep the 64-gallon dures and those adopted by other doesn’t think most seniors know carts they now use for grass clip- cities. about that. Bocian said the city and iscover the advantages of The Parkview. pings and other yard debris. Coffee “We’re the only city in Alameda the Pleasanton Garbage Service DEnjoy apartment living in Pleasanton grounds and other food scraps that County without (curbside) recy- would send out advisories inform- with stunning views… The peace-of-mind are not usually flushed through cling,” Sullivan said. ing residents of the discount. that comes with staff availability around AT THIS AGE, I sink disposers can also be placed “I have young people asking me Councilman Jerry Thorne said the clock to assist as needed…A recreation THOUGHT I KNEW in these smaller carts. However, a all the time why we don’t do a better that while he didn’t like the idea of program with opportunities to learn, create EVERYTHING ABOUT small, under-the-sink plastic bucket job of recycling,” Councilwoman raising garbage rates in the current and regain self-confi dence. Separate memory that Pleasanton residents were given Cheryl Cook-Kallio said. “I like economy, he would vote to approve care accommodations are on-site. MYSELF. LITTLE DID I free several years ago for these food curbside recycling, and I don’t think the hikes and the new curbside KNOW THAT I HAD scraps, will no longer be provided. the adjustment will be as difficult recycling program, especially with Call today for more information or to MORE TO DISCOVER Labels will be placed on each of as some may think. Sure, people the reduced rate for the new 35-gal- schedule a tour. THROUGH ALL THE the containers to specify what can go will see a rate hike, but consider the lon, all-refuse cart which will raise PROGRAMS OFFERED in them, and what can’t. In addition, cost effectiveness in terms of what rates by only $1.09 a month. HERE. WAS I SURPRISED the Pleasanton Garbage Service will we do with our environment by not “You can bet I’ll be among the TO FIND THAT I HAD A make periodic checks in each neigh- dumping in our landfill.” first to request the smaller-sized CREATIVE SIDE? borhood to determine if the new Bocian said that in their studies, can,” Thorne said. N 100 VALLEY AVENUE (FORMERLY JUNIPERO ST.) IN A WORD - YES! PLEASANTON 925-461-3042 Free e-waste collection scheduled WWW.ESKATON.ORG MANAGED BY ESKATON License #015601283 at fairgrounds April 17-19 by Jeb Bing aged to take an inventory of their cling, including thermometers, e-waste items intended for dispos- fluorescent light bulbs, thermostats Chocolate Dipped Pleasanton will observe Earth al. Among the items that will be and mercuric oxide batteries. Fudge Eggs Day with a free e-waste collection accepted are computer components, Participants can receive a free service April 17-19 at the Alameda televisions, digital cameras, power digital thermometer when they Personalized Free County Fairgrounds. cables, toner cartridges, video game deposit one or more mercury ther- U Chocolate Rabbits The collection is scheduled from systems, MP3 players, keyboards, mometers. All mercury items must U Foiled Chocolate Eggs noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and from DVDs, and other electronic items, as be intact and sealed in a protective U Jelly Bellies 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and well as household batteries. container and a plastic bag. For U Marshmallow Eggs U Panoramic Sugar Eggs Sunday, Vehicles with material to For more information, call toll more information, call 828-0515. U Solid Chocolate Easter Lollies deposit should enter through the free 866-335-3373. Both waste collection events are U Chocolate Ducks Fairgrounds Gate 12 off Valley On Saturday, April 18 only, open to Pleasanton residents and U Chocolate Bunny filled with Jelly Bellies Avenue. unused or expired pharmaceu- DSRSD customers. U Sugarfree Chocolates Last year, more than 2,200 vehi- tical drugs will be collected at In other Earth Day activities, cles dropped off e-waste equipment the same location, co-hosted by Pleasanton city staff will join those Bring in this ad for a FREE items. the Dublin San Ramon Services from the Zone 7 Water Agency 1/4 lb. chocolate fudge egg All types of electronic equipment District (DSRSD). All prescription Saturday, April 18 at Farmers Market Because life is good. one per customer please can be dropped off and there is no and over-the-counter drugs will be at Angela and Main streets to share expires 4/11/09 limit to the amount of qualifying accepted. DSRSD also will accept information about water conserva- items, although residents are encour- items containing mercury for recy- tion in the Tri-Valley region. N (925) 461-1110 | 420 Main St. Downtown Pleasanton *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ£ä]ÊÓääÊU Page 7 Newsfront Stanley utility undergrounding moving forward DID YOU KNOW? Last year, Tri-Valley teens made more than 3,000 by Janet Pelletier for when the work will begin. Boulevard, with plans to construct a visits to our CARF-certified Teen Drug and Alcohol The project’s cost will be paid multi-use pathway along the south Recovery Program, which is located in our newly Plans to underground utility lines for through the California Public side of Stanley and widen, widen opened Axis Behavioral Health facility at along a 3-mile stretch of Stanley Utilities Commission’s Rule 20A shoulders to include a bicycle lane 6666 Owens Drive in Pleasanton. Boulevard bordering the train tracks funds. The funds are used for proj- on both sides of the heavily-traf- are moving full steam ahead. ects in community areas where ficked roadway and landscape the For more information about our services or to arrange a tour, The Alameda County Board of there is a high volume of vehicular median and both sides of the thor- please call 925.201.6201 or email Program Director Amie Sousa at Supervisors approved the project at and pedestrian traffic and where the oughfare. The aesthetic improve- [email protected] its March 3 meeting after no objec- street, road or right-of-way passes ments are slated to cost $10 million Axis Community Health...here when you need us. tions from the public were made. through a civic or public recre- and will be paid for by the county. The work, estimated to cost ation area. The stretch of Stanley The streetscape improvements are www.axishealth.org roughly $5.5 million, will be con- Boulevard includes Shadow Cliffs being made to better pedestrian and ducted by PG&E, Comcast and Regional Recreation Area. The bicycle access and make the road- AT&T between Bernal Avenue in money is regularly collected in a way more visually appealing, the Pleasanton city limits and Isabel pot on an annual basis to pay for county has said. Highway lighting Avenue in Livermore city limits. these types of projects. and traffic signal systems will also be The public utility companies are County officials have said they changed, as well as pavement surface now designing the project specifi- want to underground utilities for and drainage systems. cations, according to James Chu, an both safety and aesthetic reasons. Timelines call for the streetscape associate engineer for the Alameda Concurrently, the county is improvements to begin early next % # $ " % $ " "" County Public Works Agency. Chu working on a beautification project year, with completion next sum- ! ! said there isn’t a specific timetable for the same segment of Stanley mer. N '()*+)),)- ,./0 +., gave much thought to those propos- the district’s e-connect responding Measure G als,” he said. to the document. He addressed eight (continued from page 5) Paradiso said her anti-tax stance statements made in the anonymous doesn’t take away her support of document, which the district claimed campaign when there is no organized Pleasanton schools. to be “inaccurate in its presentation opposition,” the person said. “I’m very sensitive to our chil- of facts.” The superintendent’s memo ! Dorene Paradiso, who signed a dren and our teachers,” she said. was also made available at a recent ballot argument against Measure G, “One of my daughters is a teacher Leadership Pleasanton Alumni lun- agrees. and I have two grandchildren in cheon, where Casey answered ques- “I think, especially in these eco- Pleasanton schools.” tions regarding Measure G. " " nomic times, it is a lot of money Miller, who moved to Pleasanton The memo caused a stir among ! wasted on the campaign,” she for the schools and whose kids Measure G opponents, accusing : " ! ! said. “Donate money towards the have graduated from Foothill High Casey and the district of campaign- " schools.” School, said, “I’m against the par- ing. They claimed it was a violation of !" 8 Doug Miller, another who signed cel tax, but I am certainly for good, the California Education Code 7054, the ballot argument, said it’s the solid schools.” which restricts a school district from 1 /-1-- 2 *1-- 3 +1-- 41--5 “wrong tax at the wrong time,” add- He also added that the core group using services, supplies or equipment 1 / !1 6)--7 ( !1 6')-7 8 ! 96*-- ing that the school board and district of “intensely involved” people in urging the support or defeat of any " " # $ were irresponsible and hardly looked their group is about a dozen, plus ballot measure or candidate. % $ & " for ways to cut the budget. another 20 who contribute on a Paul Thompson, attorney for the “[Board member] Valerie Arkin regular basis. That number, he said, school district, spoke at a special proposed some [cost-saving] ideas, is expected to increase as people budget workshop April 7, clarify- and I don’t think the school board become more aware. ing the issue. He claimed that the Paradiso believes the district is district has the right to issue factual scaring people to garner a yes vote. information regarding Measure G, Three fabulous days of shopping, entertainment, crafts, fun & food! “The fear they’re putting into saying the memo didn’t include people, I don’t believe that it’s nec- campaign language. Showcasing thousands of unique hand- essary,” she said. “They are scaring Casey said the district has an made American arts & crafts in a fun and the children into scaring the par- obligation to inform the public of affordable family environment including ents. It’s really wrong.” factual and neutral information all day entertainment and a kid’s activity Recently, an anonymous document about the parcel tax the district has area. SHOP a variety of products from titled “The Real Facts Regarding the called. While he acknowledges the Pleasanton School District (PUSD) potential of gray areas in doing this, whimsical wind chimes, garden acces- and the Parcel Tax” circulated. It he said a group of district employ- sories, wood and ceramics, jewelry and alleges that PUSD has threatened to ees as well as their attorney reviews April 17-19 much more. cut teachers and programs “to create information prior to it being sent. a crisis and force a perceived need “We’re going to try to stay out Pleasanton Register at the show to win a free for a parcel tax.” of that gray area,” he said. “Some trip to Hawaii. In response, on March 24 people may think [we are in it] and Superintendent John Casey sent out we can make adjustments accord- Alameda County Fairgrounds, Fri. & Sat. 10am – 6pm; Sun. 10am – 5pm a memo on PUSD letterhead through ingly.” N
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Here in Pleasanton, both ValleyCare Health System and Axis Julie Nostrand Jerri Pantages Long Community Health are faced with surging demands for medical care from Joe Ramirez patients unable to pay, either because they are under-insured, have no ART & PRODUCTION health insurance or have co-pay requirements that have spiraled beyond Art Director their ability to pay. At ValleyCare, the economic downturn appears to be Rick Nobles, Ext. 117 driving more patients to the hospital’s emergency room with illnesses Designers Trina Cannon, Ext. 114 such as strep throat and digestive problems that a doctor might normally Lili Cao, Ext. 125 diagnose and treat, tying up treatment rooms that should be held open Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 for major emergencies. The hospital just opened nine additional patient Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 120 exam bays as part of its $1.7-million emergency room expansion program. ADVERTISING They’re already filled most hours and Ken Mercer, vice president of the Advertising Sales Manager ValleyCare Foundation, is now searching for more dollars to double the Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Ext. 123 size of the emergency room once again. He sees no let-up in the growing Account Executive numbers of Pleasanton and Tri-Valley residents—the area ValleyCare Paul Crawford, Ext. 113 serves—who are losing adequate health care coverage from employers Karen Klein, Ext. 122 who no longer can pay for the coverage. Hundreds who have lost jobs at Real Estate Sales WaMu, Circuit City, Mervyn’s and Expo live here and are among the new Nancy Taresh, Ext. 110 financially-challenged who are lacking health care for the first time. Ad Services Sandy Lee, Ext. 116 Many of these are also first-time patients at Axis. Although it has no Real Estate Ad Services emergency room facilities, it is the area’s primary health and mental care Tracey Fordahl, Ext. 130 provider for those with no insurance. Last year, that number rose to an all-time high of 14,000, and it’s up 7 percent so far this year. Axis CEO BUSINESS Business Associate Sue Compton says 30 percent of those live in Pleasanton with an increas- Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 ing number also suffering depression and anxieties and need professional Circulation Director counseling. Axis just opened a new 5,600-square-foot Behavioral Health Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 center on Owens Drive where its nine counseling stations are already filled Front Office Coodinator each day. Compton also reports that Pleasanton now has the highest rate of Kathleen Martin, Ext. 0 hospitalizations for depression of any city in Alameda County. Axis also How to reach the Weekly has a 30-day waiting list before patients can be seen. That’s actually better 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 than similar facilities in Hayward and Oakland that are so over-booked, Pleasanton, CA 94566 they no longer offer waiting lists. Compton’s only good news in terms of Phone: (925) 600-0840 patient load at Axis is that prenatal care visits have dropped slightly as Fax: (925) 600-9559 more women apparently choose to delay motherhood until the economy Editorial e-mail: improves. [email protected] [email protected] Financially, both Axis and ValleyCare are seeing brighter days for a change. Axis just received federal stimulus funds totaling $650,000 for Display Sales e-mail: [email protected] each of the next two years with the caveat that they must be used for hiring Classifieds Sales e-mail: more doctors, extending service hours and facilities. But there’s no addi- [email protected] tional money for laboratories or medical tests. The federal grant proved Circulation e-mail: to be a double-edged sword. Citing the stimulus funds, the Pleasanton [email protected] Human Relations Commission recently gave Axis only $9,000 of the $20,00 that had been requested in its annual grant awards program, with The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., one member saying that Axis had other revenue sources to draw on. Axis 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 is hoping to gain more revenue for medical care and behavioral health Pleasanton, CA 94566; (925) 600-0840. services through its current fundraiser in Pleasanton, with raffle tickets Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS available at several central locations for $20 each or six for $100. 020407. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed At ValleyCare, the state’s budget crisis stalled Medi-Cal reimburse- free upon request to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. 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Sale ends April 30, 2009 E the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund contributed $19,245. All rights reserved. Reproduction without E Even with these best efforts at the local level, the rapidly rising number permission is strictly prohibited. MON-FRI 9-5 SAT 10-4 R of Pleasanton residents who are uninsured and or under-insured increas- ingly is placing serious and growing strains on the institutions expected S 13 E. AIRWAY BLVD - LIVERMORE to provide health care. In a region and state seriously short of funds, a (925) 443-2284 www.NewLuxuryBaths.com national solution may be needed. N Page 10ÊUÊ«ÀÊ£ä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Opinion ! ! when I say that we cannot thank the play music or announce the games at community and fellow law enforce- Amador Valley High School sport- WK Letters ment agencies enough for all their ing events? We are talking about )ULGD\$SULO SPSP support and prayers. Mark is a true sporting events that occur between Post office should have hero and it is an honor to grace the the hours of 2 until 9 p.m. AVHS has lowered flag same newspaper pages with him. worked diligently to lower the vol- Joseph Aguirre ume and has turned off the speakers Dear Editor, on the visitor’s side of the field. While flags around town are at AIG execs should be Every other school that we half staff, I guess our local post office compete against has music and didn’t feel the need to be as respect- fired for mismanagement announcers for their games. All ful to the fallen Oakland police offi- Dear Editor, music has been cleared by the vice cers. They should be ashamed. The AIG executive bonus situa- principal at AVHS. Our students Patti Miller tion is an insult to American intel- and parents have complied with the ligence and public. many restrictions that have been %ULQJ\RXU´SDUW\DQLPDOµ DQGMRLQXV Fighting the brave fight Regardless of contractual obliga- put forth in recent years. tion, bonuses should be awarded (the I did some research with the IRUGULQNV UHIUHVKPHQWV Dear Editor, operative word here is “awarded”) Pleasanton Police Department I listened to the Oakland police for performance above and beyond, and I was told that all schools are 3URFHHGVEHQHILWWKH officer’s memorial on the radio while for success, not failure. Since the exempt from noise abatement laws 0ROO\,QVSLUHV )RXQGDWLRQ I went about my work the other day. government has ownership, may we in Pleasanton. So what exactly is the I had tears in my eyes all morning as suggest that the bonus recipients be problem? We have a few neighbors I listened to the dignitaries and eulo- offered the choice of volunteering who purchased houses near a high gies spoken so eloquently. I had six declining possession of the bonuses school who want to shut down our family members present in the Oracle or possession of their employment? student’s high school experience? Arena. My wife was there with her Actually they should be fired What next, no baseball, soccer, two sisters and sister-in law. Sitting anyway for mismanagement. football, lacrosse at Sports Park? No near them were her brother and niece, Howard and Emilie Seebach cheering, whistle blowing, clapping, # '"$% &'"$ both wearing blue. One, a soon to music, cheerleaders at Amador? retire Oakland officer, the other, a Enough is enough: Janis Giovacchini new to the force San Jose officer. I realized that either one of these let Stoneridge, family members could have been in Staples proceed this same situation at anytime during any of their work shifts. They share a Dear Editor, bond that I will never know because During our many pleasurable of the danger they face everyday. years in Pleasanton, there have The four slain officers knew the been, from time to time, some risks that they faced every time they loose cannons on the decks of our put on their uniforms, badges and sturdy civic ship who seemed to guns. They knew that their fellow want to make up their own rules. officers would always have their Times and circumstances change, backs. They knew that they would but some of our current and former share stories of their last shift with elected or appointed officials refuse family and friends. A routine traf- to remove their emotional, egotisti- PLEASE CUT OUT AND COMPLETE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! fic stop and four good men die. cal or neighborhood biased blinders. ✂ YOU MAY USE MY/OUR NAME AS AN ENDORSEMENT These officers knew it could hap- Now, for one of the few times in my ® pen someday, but not on that day. memory since 1992, I can applaud PLEASE SIGN TO ENDORSE! BY SIGNING BELOW YOU GIVE US PERMISSION TO PUBLISH Bless the families of these servants. a majority City Council. Thank you YOUR NAME AS A SUPPORTER OF MEASURE G. Bless the family of blue who serve Mayor Hosterman, councilmembers and protect. Bless my brother-in- Thorne and Kallio for your decision law and niece. To them I can only on the Stoneridge extension, Staples SIGNATURE 1 SIGNATURE 2 say this: serve well, stay strong and and earlier, Oak Grove. come home to your family after You did what you were elected to every shift. We love you. do. All who live here should share in PRINT NAME AND TITLE (IF ANY) PRINT NAME AND TITLE (IF ANY) Dave Maduell the gain and pain experienced by our city growth and evolution. In the east IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE, PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Thank you for coverage Stoneridge area, it is good to note in Weekly online forum comments, that of Sgt. Dunakin many residents who located there NAME(S) ______DATE ______Dear Editor, and do support the extension noticed ADDRESS ______A photo of my wife Ellen and I a four-lane road, wide medians and in Kaui, Hawaii is on page 8 of The a tall sound wall, a good indica- CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______Weekly’s March 27 issue for the tion of future plans. During the Feb. “Take Us Along” section. 23 council meeting, I was angered DAYTIME PHONE ______EVENING PHONE ______I wanted to thank you for putting but not surprised when Sullivan and us in the same edition as Sgt. Mark McGovern proceeded to nitpick the EMAIL ADDRESS ______Dunakin, one of the four Oakland EIR with the obvious intent to pre- police officers who was murdered on vent the extension, which could sink EMPLOYER ______OCCUPATION ______March 21 in the line of duty. I retired Staples improvements within our from the Oakland Police Department city limits and future city revenues. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED BY THE CA FPPC. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE. at the rank of sergeant two years ago Later, planning commissioners after 30 years of service. Mark was a Fox and O’Connor step forward with HERE IS MY DONATION OF:I WOULD LIKE TO: good friend and I worked alongside possible negative litigation. Then in him on many occasions. Mark was the Weekly issue of the March 27, ® $500 ® $250 ® $100 ® WALK A PRECINCT ® HOST A RECEPTION OR COFFEE an easygoing regular guy and he former councilwoman Kay Ayala, ® ® ® OTHER ® DISPLAY A YARD SIGN ® MAIL POSTCARDS TO FRIENDS would truly have been humbled by has the effrontery to state against the $50 $25 the nice article and attention your extension, “why would the council ______® WORK A PHONE BANK ® MAIL LETTER TO THE EDITOR paper gave him. The communities want to put the community through ® MAKE AN INKIND DONATION ® VOLUNTEER ON THE CAMPAIGN have provided an incredible amount another referendum debate.” of support during this tragic incident Enough is enough. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAV E PLEASANTONSCHOOLS.ORG and period of mourning. Gerry Brunken I witnessed many fire departments, PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “CSPS” OR “COMMITTEE TO SAV E PLEASANTON SCHOOLS”. police officers, and caring citizens Why can’t Amador play PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO SAV E PLEASANTON SCHOOLS, A COMMITTEE FOR MEASURE G standing on the overpasses and lin- music, announce games? ing the streets to salute the funeral FPPC# 1315242 procession as it traveled through Dear Editor, Pleasanton. I believe I can speak I would like to know why all teams MAIL FORM TO: CSPS, PO BOX 1312, PLEASANTON, CA 94566 OR FAX TO 925-398-8764 for the entire Oakland Police family have been told that they are not to *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ£ä]ÊÓääÊU Page 11 WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES CommunityCommunity PulsePulse Planning Commission Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ing, firefighters from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Department moved cautiously into the building to attack UÊPCUP-238, William Webster and Sandi Bohner (Little Police Bulletin the blaze. Company employees worked with LPFD Valley Winery) officers and their HAZMAT team during the operation Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Two-alarm blaze hits Pleasanton to ensure that any exposure was kept to a minimum. wine tasting room, retail store, and outdoor seating area drug company Once discovered, the fire was escalated to a sec- at 739 Main Street, Suite J. ond alarm at 6:15 p.m. because of a large number Firefighters donned special protective clothing April of chemicals in the building. At one time, eight fire UÊPUD 75/PGPA 14, PSPA 3, Don Babbitt/Heartwood 3 to put out a fire at SuperGen, Inc., a drug develop- trucks were called to the site although only three were Communities ment company at 1059 Serpentine Lane in the Stanley eventually needed to extinguish the blaze. Application to (1) amend the General Plan; (2) amend Business Park off Valley Avenue. Firefighters said that although the blaze was extin- the Happy Valley Specific Plan; (3) rezone approximately Faced with large HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) guished quickly, the facility sustained some water damage 6.13 acres; and for (4) a Planned Unit Development plan warning signs on the large office and laboratory build- because the overhead sprinkler system was activated. for six lots located at 1157 Happy Valley Road. UÊPTR 8004, Pamela Hardy, Ponderosa Homes II, Inc. Police Report Application for Vesting Tentative Map approval to The Pleasanton Police Department Ê £\ÓnÊ«°°ÊÊÌ iÊÈääÊLVÊvÊ 7iÃÌÊ >ÃÊ*ÃÌ>ÃÊ ÕiÛ>À` subdivide an approximately 23.1 acre site located made the following information avail- ,ÃiÊÛiÕiÆÊ`iÌÌÞÊÌ ivÌ U ÃÌÊ«À«iÀÌÞ\ at 1 Reimers Drive in the Ironwood Planned Unit able. 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Staged by Emily West wheel. The drunk driver continued steering erratically, saying “don’t touch my wheel, man.” DUI crash t began with an alcohol-fueled teen house party and Then the screen went black as sounds of tires ended with a fatal car crash. While this particular screeching and cars crunching reverberated from the drives incident was fake, the Every 15 Minutes anti-DUI gym speakers. The video then cut to last Wednesday’s home real demonstration is as real as it gets. scene of a simulated car crash. I As spring break begins today and continues into next The drunk driver had hit the other car on the passenger drunk week, students at Amador Valley High School may think side. Arellano, in a bright green shirt, was sprawled across twice about involving alcohol in their break festivities. the hood of a red sedan, having gone through the wind- driving According to the National Highway Traffic Safety shield. In the other car, a young man was unresponsive dangers Administration, 7,653 drivers ages 15 to 20 were involved hanging out of the front passenger window and a young in fatal traffic crashes across the nation in 2006. Eighteen woman was trapped in the rear passenger side seat. in time percent (or 1,377 of the drivers) had a blood alcohol Firemen were able to remove Arellano by sliding him for spring concentration of .08 or higher, despite it being illegal for onto a body board, but had to remove the roof of the car teens to drink. The NHTSA also said 64 percent of those to extract the other two. break drivers died as a result of the crash. As police questioned the drunk driver, he found an When the nationwide educational empty beer bottle in the car. After failing the field sobri- program began in the 1990s, it was ety tests, the young man was handcuffed and brought to estimated that every 15 minutes, the Pleasanton police station. someone in the United States died “At first when we were putting on the makeup we from an alcohol-related collision. were laughing,” Arellano said after the mock crash. While Officer Jim Boland of the But when the tarps hiding the scene until the dem- Pleasanton Police Department said onstration began were removed, there was what he the statistic is around the 30-minute referred to as “dead silence.” mark today, he says the figure is “I felt helpless,” he said. “Only the firefighters could still unacceptable. help us. It was intense and emotional.” The demonstration is shown to Emergency crews extracted him and two others from high school juniors and seniors the cars. Arellano was sent off in a helicopter headed annually and alternates between for Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley—the nearest the two high schools each year. hospital with a trauma center. The other young man was Firefighters from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department as It has current students depict pronounced dead on the scene by the Alameda County all that goes into a DUI crash, coroner and placed into a body bag. The young woman including everything from party- traveled to ValleyCare Medical Center in an ambulance. fire department to join with the police to be proactive in ing to a funeral for lost students. Video crews followed the students to the hospital. At preventing these kinds of events. Pleasanton police and fire depart- ValleyCare, doctors touched the young woman’s toes, “I’ve been in the business for over 28 years and I ments, as well as emergency legs and arms, asking if she felt the prodding. An x-ray can’t remember the number of calls I’ve been to like Shirts worn crews and the county coroner, also take a role in the illuminated her condition: a broken spine. these,” Rose said. “We continue to have [calls for inci- by the “living program, performing their duties as if it were real. At Eden, the medial staff was shown giving care to dences like these] far more often that we would like.” dead,” On April 1, juniors and seniors crowded around an eeri- Arellano. Doctors recited medical jargon until finally saying Officer Boland has been in charge of the Every 15 those who ly realistic crash scene on Del Valle Parkway. Meanwhile, “there’s no pulse.” Having been identified by his parents, he Minutes program for the last four years. While most marked as a film crew captured the events, with the edited version was put in a body bag and stored in a morgue freezer. schools have the demonstration on a football field, in casualties but shown at an assembly the following day. “That was creepy,” he said. “The metal bed was Pleasanton, they have made it a point to have it on the still roamed The story played out on a screen in the AVHS large freezing. When the door closed, the light turned off. It street and make it as real as possible. around gym, as junior and senior students and several parents was really bizarre.” He understands that it may not impact each and every campus, watched on. Teens packed a house party, pretending to But while he said he’s never personally driven under student, but still finds the program to be invaluable. reveal the drink hard liquor from the bottle and downing beer from the influence, Arrellano said he has learned to be more “You can see which ones it impacts,” he said. “If I statistic that red plastic cups. Just as everyone was at the height of proactive about influencing other people not to drink can save one life, this whole thing is worth it.” the Every inebriation, they were kicked out of the house. In the and drive. In his presentation to the students, Boland said he 15 Minutes shuffle to get home, senior Scott Arellano, who was one As for his parents, while they knew what they were knows that drinking goes on in Pleasanton. For those program of the actors in the mock incident, hitched a ride with a getting into, he said they found it to be more realistic than who will still continue to drink, he encouraged them hopes to drunken friend who professed to be okay to drive. A girl they had anticipated. Parents were also a part of the dem- to be brave and ask parents for a ride. They may not abolish. who had only drank soda drove two other friends home in onstration as they showed real emotion when hearing their be happy about their teen drinking, he said, but parents a separate car, laughing about the night’s events. teen’s fate from a doctor, coroner or police officer. don’t want to pick up their son or daughter at the police Arellano was visibly uncomfortable being the pas- Incident Commander Barry Rose of the Livermore- department, or worse yet, the hospital. senger, making several attempts to take control of the Pleasanton Fire Department said it is important for the Crashes like the one emulated at Amador can be all
The sober driver involved in the staged collision is consoled by a firefighter as A passenger was pronounced dead on the scene by the county coroner, who After failing two field sobriety tests, the driv crews continue to extract the others from the cars. was placed in a body bag. driving under the influence of alcohol.
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too real; Pleasanton residents may remember from recent “I’m here for Laurel,” she said, adding that she was too history. Nineteen-year-old 2006 Foothill grad Laurel distraught to speak at the assembly last year at Foothill. Williams was killed Oct. 20, 2007 in a drunken driving “We will [speak at these assemblies] each and every time.” crash on Foothill Road. The driver, Williams’ friend Katie Speaking through tears, Pace Williams urged the stu- McKewon, also 19 at the time, registered a .23 blood dents to have the courage that Laurel didn’t have that alcohol level, more than three times the legal limit for day—to not get into the car with a drunk driver. drivers who are 21. The collision also involved another Since her death, Laurel’s parents have been going vehicle, whose driver was seriously injured. The girls through the process of grieving, but were also faced were said to have been dropped off where Laurel’s car with reliving that day through several court hearings for was parked at a restaurant in Dublin and were heading a McKewon and Stonebarger. short way to Pleasanton. McKewon is currently serving a “Laurel was not that different from you,” Ken Williams four-year sentence at a state prison in Chowchilla, Calif. said at the assembly. “Parents, you’re not different than I.” after being convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter and “I’m not here to tell you what to do,” he said to teens DUI causing great bodily injury. Paul Stonebarger, 23, was in the audience. “But know that the choices you make sentenced March 28 to 90 days in county jail for supplying could put you on a path to the end of your life.” alcohol for the party the two girls attended. Also speaking at the assembly was Kassandra Kearns, Both Williams and McKewon were said to have seen the who at 14 years old was the lone survivor of what the Every 15 Minutes demonstration while in high school. California Highway Patrol called an “unsurvivable Kathy Pace Williams learned of her daughter’s fate crash” in 2004 on Interstate 680 in Pleasant Hill. after a police chaplain and officers knocked on her “Everyone says I should be happy to be alive,” door soon after the crash. She, and Laurel’s dad Ken Kearns said. “I’m grateful, but I can’t be happy.” Williams, shared her story to a packed gym a day after Instead, she said she is the one to live to tell the sto- the mock crash was filmed. ries of her lost friends. N
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She said yes: Terry Messick said I do to local news Pleasanton, meet Polynesia: Steve and Paula Evans packed the Reunion read: Bill and Janine Clark brought along and to Barry Cass’ proposal. The two celebrated their Pleasanton Weekly along with snorkel gear as they explored the the Weekly at Glass Beach in Kauai during a family engagement on Catalina Island and were married warm, cerulean waters—complete with giant clams and tropical reunion. Oct. 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church. fish—around the Polynesian Cook Islands of Aitutaki and Rarotonga. Spring is here, and traveling TAKE US ALONG is in the air
No boys allowed: (Above) Lair of the Weekly: Longtime Pleasanton resident (Above) Steve, Claire Heppner (center) had Matt, Jan and an “all girls trip” to the Cayman Adam Pinney Islands, complete with a visit gladly help Oski to the Turtle Farm, snorkeling, the bear catch up beach walking and reading on local news at the Pleasanton Weekly. Joining UC Berkeley’s Lair her were step-mother Enid of the Bear Alumni Gardner, sisters Virginia Pileggi Camp Oski, locat- and Grace Gardner, and niece ed at Pinecrest Rachel Pileggi. Lake. Cruisin’ with the Weekly: (Right) Hawaiian New Year: Madison Titus, a fourth-grader (Left) Mary Kay, at Sunol Glen School, read the Jeff, Daniel and Weekly while sailing aboard the Andrew Sayles Carnival Spirit with parents Gary made a pit stop and Dana, brother Andrew and at the base of baby sister Sage. The ship made Mt. Wai’ale’ale in stops in Manzanillo, Mexico, as Kauai, also known well as Acapulco and Ixtapa. as the wettest spot on Earth. Page 18ÊUÊ«ÀÊ£ä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Living
Lights, camera, Say ‘aloha’ to the new plenty of CIFF action harvest festival Livermore plays host to independent Due to popular demand, film festival April 16-19 the Harvest Festival Art and Craft Show has brought a Roll out the red carpet, because Vine Cinema, there will be a film- spring Hawaiian-themed festi- Livermore is again hosting the maker party for the 2009 Golden val in Pleasanton. Held at the California Independent Film Slate Award for Oscar-nominated Festival. In its 11th year, the festi- Director Mark Rydell “On Golden Alameda County Fairgrounds, val will bring indie features, docu- Pond.” 4501 Pleasanton Ave., the festi- mentaries, shorts and animations— val will be open from 10 a.m. to as well as VIP parties and other April 18 6 p.m. April 17-18 and from 10 events—from Thursday, April 16 Film screenings continue at the a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19. Tickets through Sunday, April 19. Vine and Livermore cinemas. are $7 for adults, $4 for ages The following is a brief sched- There will be a filmmakers’ 13-17 and kids 12 and under ule of events. To learn more breakfast with star of “Our Gang” are free. Ticket discounts are about the festival and ticket pric- short, Livermore resident Dorothy available. This year, the show is es, call 371-0100 or visit www. DeBorba as well as a screen- helping Valley Humane Society CaIndieFilmFest.org. ing of “Rain Man” with Oscar recipient Barry Morrow and the raise funds through money col- April 16 real rain man Kim Peek. A gala lected from bag sales, parcel The Opening Night Reception fea- awards dinner will honor Diane checks and $500 from the fes- tures the cast and crew of the film Ladd at the Blackhawk Museum tival. To learn more about the “How To Be” starring “Twilight” in Danville. vendors and other details, call star Robert Pattinson at the 415-447-3205 or visit www.har- April 19 Firehouse Bistro & Books followed vestfestival.com. by a full screening of the film at the After film screenings at the Vine Bankhead Theater. Cinema, the closing night movie will be “War Eagle, Arkansas.” April 17 In addition to film screenings at the —Emily West
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Best wishes for an egg-cellent Easter from your downtown Mortgage Advisors! Transportation ȱ ȱȱȱȱ ȱȱȱ Forum in East County ȱȱCallȱusȱabout ȱRecordȱLowȱȱ Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore Unincorporated County ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱMortgageȱRates!ȱ The public is invited to hear about and discuss transportation project details, schedules, Lori Smith Angela Aloise and contracting opportunities at an East County Transportation Forum. The Alameda CertifiedȱMortgageȱPlannerȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱSr.ȱLoanȱAgent/VPȱ County Transportation Improvement Authority, in conjunction with its Citizens Advisory Com- 925-461-6959 925-461-6955 mittee and partnering agencies, will host the forum which features presentations on major ȱȱlsmith@rpmȬmtg.comȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱangela@rpmȬmortgage.com transportation projects and programs that will be implemented within the next five years. This Transportation Forum will feature the following presentations: 30 W. Neal Street, #105, Pleasanton, CA 94566 UÊVÌÛiÊ/À>ëÀÌ>Ì — National Initiative plus Local Efforts Supporting Kids, Commuters and Communities UÊ7>}Ê>`Ê }Ê-ÞÃÌiÃÊ>`Ê*ÀiVÌà Last of the Real — East Bay Regional Park District – Trails — City of Pleasanton Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Barbershops! — Bicycle Safety Education Classes UÊ/À>ÃÌÊ ÛiÃÊ >ÃÃià Dan is back... — WHEELS Route 10 – Rapid Bus “Twice the Experience... — Pleasanton Downtown Route for Seniors — BART to Livermore Study Half the Wait!” UÊ} Ü>ÞÊ-ÞÃÌiÃÊÌi}À>ÌÊ«ÀÛiÃÊ vwViVÞ Both barbers with over 40 — I-680 HOT Lanes years experience! — I-580 Corridor Improvements — Route 84 Interchange and Expressway «ÀÊ£È]ÊÓääÊUÊÈ\ÎäÊ«°° Ben and at Dublin City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 462-0864 ’ "«iÊÕÃiÊ>ÌÊÈ\Îä* °ÊÀ>Ê*ÀiÃiÌ>ÌÃÊ>ÌÊÇ\ää* °ÊÀÊÀiÊvÀ>Ì] Bill s VÌ>VÌÊ/iÃÃÊ i}ÞiÊÀÊ iÃÊ/>ÞÀÊ>ÌÊx£änÎÎÎ{Ç° 448 MAIN STREET Barbershop These projects and programs are funded through Measure B, Alameda County’s half-cent transportation sales tax. Located behind the 450 Main St. Building
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Those is $25 for members; $30 for non- vocal jazz group “Special Blend” at able are asked to donate canned food members if pre-registered; $35 at the 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Deer to pass on to those who need it. Call door. Call 218-1868. Ridge Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Rd., 462-4802. Livermore. Bring a blanket and a pic- Hacienda Toastmasters Open House nic lunch. Call 743-9427. Accepting Come to this club’s Open House and learn how to become a better speaker and leader from 11:45 a.m.-1 New Civic Meetings p.m., Thursday, April 23, at Hacienda Patients! Terrace, 4305 Hacienda Dr., First Floor. Events East County Transportation Forum Pediatric Dentist Refreshments and snacks will be Brain Fitness Join Dr. John Ratey Alameda County Transportation served. The group is open to everyone Improvement Authority and sponsor- as he discusses exciting new insights Most Insurance Accepted and usually meets every Thursday, from into how physical and mental activity ing agencies will host a forum from noon-1 p.m. Call 426-7767. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, contribute to better brain function from 426-8011 at Dublin City Hall, 100 Civic Center Hearing Loss Association of 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, at Las Plaza. The forum will focus on major America This chapter will host guest Positas College, Building 2500, 3000 55 W Angela Suite 200 Pleasanton transportation projects being imple- speaker Barbara Bell a clinical social Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Cost is $5, mented in the local area in the next 5 worker who works with hard of hearing plus $2 for parking. Call 424-1217. www.kiddodentist.com years. Call (510) 893-3347. and deaf people at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dublin Pride Week Volunteer to April 16, at Valley Community Church, help Dublin’s community by donat- ing canned goods, participate in a Solar Cities or Water-Wise workshop, enter in the Dublin Pride Week Poster Contest and more. Visit www.dublin- prideweek.com for details. Reception for SN Gear Gary A. Winter will unveil his new line of Great furniture motivational artwork and life style products, SN Gear, from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Alexander’s Fine Art, 608 Main St. Call 518-4674. Rollie Fingers to Sign Wine Bottles has never been Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and former Oakland A’s pitching great, Rollie Fingers, will be introducing and signing a new collection of California cheaper. wines featuring Baseball Hall of Fame players from noon-2 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at Raley’s, 5420 Sunol Blvd. Continue the lifestyle you love at about half the cost. Film ‘The Century of Self’ Part one and two of the BBC series by Adam Curtis “The Century of Self” will be played at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. A meet and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m. This event is free, but donations of $3 will be accepted. Refreshments will be provided. Call 462-3459. Premier of ‘Ten Minutes to Burn’ “Ten Minutes to Burn,” the latest film by Nick, Ann, and Lisa Gentile and filmed at Me & My Friend’s Cafe will be screened at the 2009 California Independent Film Festival at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Vine Cinema, 1722 First St., Livermore. Tickets are $8. Call 518-4436 or visit www.caindiefilmfest.org. Danville Fundraisers (925) 866-6164 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Come to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party hosted by 1901-F Camino Ramon Assistance League of Amador Valley from noon-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at Aames Shrine Event Center, 170 San Rafael: (415) 456-2765 San Mateo: (650) 577-8979 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. Cost is $45. Proceeds fund local programs. Mountain View: (650) 964-7212 Saratoga: (408) 871-8890 Call 371-4566 or visit www.amador- valley.assistanceleague.org. Primavera Dinner Dance Italian www.TheHomeConsignmentCenter.com Catholic Federation will host a Primavera Dinner Dance at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore. Cost is $30 per person, including wine with a full course dinner. Proceeds benefit Tri-Valley Scholarship Program and other ICF charities. Reservations are due by April 27; call Don at 846- 8435 or Anna or Mike at 484-1523. Health
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Learn at Lunch Program Lynne ‘Defiance’ In commemoration of residents. Call 931-5365. sunrise services at 6 a.m. at Shadow Schonder, RD, will be the guest Holocaust Remembrance Day, Cong. Political Notes Senior Health Fair Health profession- Cliffs Regional Park; a blended tradi- speaker at the next Learn at Lunch Beth Emek will present Stan Felson, als will be on hand to answer health tional worship service at 9 a.m. and program from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 19, at 3400 Rabbi on Mideast Peace and medical questions from 10 a.m.-1 a band-led contemporary service at Wednesday, April 22, at the ValleyCare Nevada Court. Stan, one of the few Perspectives Tri-Valley Democratic p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Ridge View 10:30 a.m., Sunday, April 12, at 3410 Health Library, 5725 W. Las Positas remaining Jewish partisans, will share Club will host guest speaker Rabbi Lynn Common, 5200 Case Ave. This event Cornerstone Dr. There will be two free Blvd. She will talk about “Food for his experiences and miraculous sur- Gottlieb who will discuss the situation is free to the public. Call 484-5131. Easter egg hunts after the last service. Thought: Nutrition Tips for Your Mind & vival. This event is free. in the Middle East and prospects for Call 846-4436. Body.” This event is free. Call 734-3315. peace at 7 p.m., Monday, April 20, at IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. A Q&A and a discussion will follow her Spiritual Holiday Live Music presentation. This event is free and is Sports open to the public. Call 831-8355 or ‘Living the Easter Message’ Tri- Easter Egg Hunt Living Vine Ballroom Dancing Dance to the visit www.trivalleydems.com. Valley Unity Church will host Easter Adult Bocce League Adult begin- Fellowship will host a special Easter sounds of Don Veca Big Band from services with the theme of “Living the ner and advanced bocce leagues are service and Egg Hunt from 10:45 7-9:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, at the Easter Message: Everything is Holy forming and team rosters are due a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sunday, April Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Now” at 10 a.m., Sunday, April 12, at by April 13. Games are played from 12, at the church, 4100 First St. Blvd. Ages 18 and older are wel- Scholarships its new meeting place, 2260 Camino 6-9:30 p.m., Wednesdays for begin- Refreshments will be provided. Call come. Advance tickets are $7R/$8N; Ramon, San Ramon. Call 998-0038 or ners and Thursdays for advanced, $8R/$9N at the door. Call 931-5365. played at Centennial Community Park. Easter Egg Hunt Tesla Vintners will Foothill AABC Scholarships Foothill visit www.trivalleyunity.com. AABC Club is offering six scholarships Cost is $96 per team; $5 non-residen- host an Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m., Centerpointe Easter Services tial fee. Fees and rosters are due at Saturday, April 11, at 5143 Tesla Rd., of $500 each to Foothill High seniors. Centerpointe Presbyterian Church The application form is on the Web time of registration. Call Delcea Wills Livermore. Kids will enjoy arts and Miscellaneous will host Easter services including at 931-3447. crafts and a coloring contest with site www.foothillfalcons.org in AABC Section in scholarships. The forms are prizes; parents will sample wines and Cat Care Month Adoption Drive listen to live music. Cost is $5 per also at the Foothill HS office with Mrs. Fresh Step litter, Lucky stores and the Bing. The last date to submit is April 13. child. Call 606-9463. East Bay SPCA will host a Cat Care Month Adoption Drive from noon-3 Tri-Valley Republican Women Raffle p.m., Saturday, April 11, at Lucky’s, Scholarship Tri-Valley Republican 2000 Portola Ave., Livermore. A vari- Women Federated will award college Kids & Teens ety of cats will be present and avail- scholarships of $500 each to two Fundraiser able for adoption. high school seniors who submit win- Build a Bouquet for Mom Kids ages ning entries in a non-partisan essay !"# # 6-11 are invited to make paper flow- Free E-Waste and Unused/Expired contest by April 22. Winners will be #" " ers for a bouquet for mom with two Pharmaceutical Collection Event announced May 1. Visit www.trivalley- sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., City of Pleasanton will host a free republicanwomen.org. # ! Saturday, April 18, at Golden Apple E-Waste collection from noon-5 Learning Store, 4807 Hopyard Rd. p.m., Friday, April 17; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ($20 each or 6 for $100) This event is free, but early registration Saturday-Sunday, April 18-19, at the Tickets on Sale Now! is recommended as space is limited. Alameda County Fairgrounds, through Drawing May 6th! Call 460-5163. Gate 12 off of Valley Ave. There will also Seniors Healthy Kids Day Tri-Valley YMCA be a free unused or expired pharma- Save Money, Water and Help the Tickets available at several locations including: will celebrate Healthy Kids Day from ceutical drug drop-off on Saturday, April Environment Water is becoming a Axis Behavioral Health Pleasanton Weekly 18, at the same location. Call 931-5500 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at scarcer resource in California. Learn 6666 Owens Drive 5506 Sunol Blvd. Val Vista Park, 4451 Payne Rd. The or visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us. about how water is used, how we day includes games, crafts and enter- can use less to save our environment, Pleasanton Pleasanton tainment for children and there will our pocket books and learn about Download more info and order form at www.axishealth.org be materials for parents and healthy cash rebates available to help with experts for questions. This event is free. On Stage water savings from 10-11:30 a.m., Or send check, payable to Foundation for Axis Community Health Tuesday, April 14, at the Pleasanton Theatrical Sneak Peek at the ‘Ramona Quimby’ Amador Theater 4361 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton 94566 Library A children’s theater preview Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost presents “Ramona Quimby” at 8 is $1.50 for residents; $2 for non- at the Pleasanton Public Library as p.m., Friday-Saturday, April 17-18 Pleasantonís Civic Arts Stage Company and 24-25; and at 2 p.m., Saturday, presents excerpts from “Ramona April 25 and Sunday, April 19 and Carden West School Quimby” at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 26, Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Rd., Pleasanton. Tickets are $14, $18 Old Bernal Ave. This event is free. Best and $20 for adults; $8, $12 and $16 suited for children 5 years and older. for children and seniors, aged 62 and Anniversary Call 931-3400, ext. 8. over. 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Dons hold their own at meet The Amador Valley Dons showed they could hold their own recently and finished sev- enth out of 39 teams with the girls finishing fifth out of 31 teams and the boys finishing 13th out of 29 teams. Catherine Breed won the Individual High Point Award and winning and qualified for All- American in the two events she swam (200 IM & 100 Fly). In the 100 fly, her time in the broke the meet record, and also broke Amador’s school record (previ- ously held by Cathy Coler, ‘00). Five more girl swimmers quali- Foothill boys volleyball beats Cal at Northgate tourney fied for North Coast individually. Danielle Stickler placed third in The Foothill Boys Varsity season. The third and deciding the 100 backstroke, Houston fin- Volleyball team returned victo- game was a classic heavyweight Cavaliers pound Danville Oaks 57-10 in rugby ished third in the breaststroke and rious from the 2009 Northgate fight finally won by the Falcons seventh in the IM; and Wong Tournament last Saturday after 22-20, with each team surviving In their fourth undefeated game Danville pushed back with an placed 11th in the IM and quali- a seven-win, zero-loss day in several match points. It was the of the season, the Pleasanton equally unchallenged leap, which fied in the 100 fly. Schmidt quali- Concord and Walnut Creek. first time Foothill has beaten Cal Cavaliers creamed the Danville sped the team up 24-10. Marino fied in both the 200 and 500 The Falcons demolished teams since 2007. In the final, Foothill Oaks Rugby Football Club, 57-10, kicked it up a notch with two free while Casey Couglin also from Concord, Mt. Diablo and played the host team Northgate, on March 28 at San Ramon Middle tries while Ryan Mende contin- qualified in the 500 free. The dive Las Lomas in pool play, then also undefeated this season, with School. Oscar Harris propelled the ued reeling in the points, further- team also held their own against defeated Logan and Chico all in wildly cheering fans on both team with the first try of the game, ing the Cavaliersí lead, 41-10. stiff competition. In an 11 dive two games each. In the semifi- sides of the court. Playing with leading 5-0. Sprinting headlong Barreling through the Danville meet, Tyler Pullen came in fourth nals, Foothill played against the confidence and consistency, the down the field, Justin Marino players, Estavan de Jesus Ibarra place (out of 16) with a score of undefeated team of Cal, who had Falcons won 25-20, 20-25, 15-12. scored, 24-5, hot on the heels of fed the ball to Kingston Cameron, 459.05, Alexa Hernandez came in beaten the Falcons in five games It was a total team effort, led by a Ryan Maples’ quick-footed try who scored, 48-10. Joshua Parr 18th (out of 42 girls) with 343.25, in the EBAL match earlier this Coach Dusty Collins. minutes earlier. landed the final score, 57-10, with Emma Rigl came in 21st with a last try and conversion. After a 307.75, Marina Mihov (24th) with grueling back-and-forth between 286.45. the two teams, the Danville Oaks Jake Bahls brought home a first barely managed to squeeze by in the grueling 500 free and a sec- with 10 points to their name. ond in the 200 to lead the Amador Although this is the Cavaliers’ Valley varsity boys to a third place first season as a team, they are forg- finish in the Second Annual Tom ing ahead with four wins under their Wilson Invitational held at the For Over 30 Years, belt. For more information, visit Amador pool. Amador Valley www.pleasantonrugbyclub.com. varsity girls swimming team was —Anne-Marie Harrison missing a few swimmers, but still Quality Assured in Every Step managed to finish third.
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1640 Cindy Way $1,349,000 DUBLIN Sat 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 3 Bedrooms 541 Gerard Court $959,900 8653 Fenwick $688,000 Sat 1-4 UCP 1-877-963-4353 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 5 Bedrooms LIVERMORE 3439 Gravina Place $1,399,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 360-8758 3 Bedrooms 1632 Cindy Way $1,449,000 6148 Mines Road $1,499,000 Sat 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Sat 12-3 Francisco Realty 998-8131 9116 Olson Court $2,195,000 PLEASANTON Sat 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 621-4064 4 Bedrooms 6 Bedrooms 1608 Cindy Way $1,229,000 1368 Royal Creek Court $1,195,000 Sat 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 260-2508 1624 Cindy Way $1,329,000 1667 Via di Salerno $3,499,000 Sat 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 360-8758
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9146 Longview Dr., NEW PRICE Pleasanton Motivated seller—bring all I am a full time Realtor. I specialize in REOs, short sales and residential offers! 4bd/3.5ba colonial home Real Estate in the East Bay. For more information please contact my website www.maxdevries.com. nestled along the Pleasanton Ridge w/views, privacy, a wine Max de Vries closet, and in-law suite w/ ® separate entry & driveway. Your Preferred REALTOR Call for showing. 925.525.0116 Offered at $1,199,000 [email protected] CA Real Estate License #01373199 PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111
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