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BRAD HAUPT Two Bedroom Suites This 120-year-old one horse open sleigh shares the history of its rural Pleasanton Online Tour and Reservations owner. www.pleasanton.summerfi eldsuites.hyatt.com barn’s loft and loaded it into the trail- One-horse er, he learned from his father that the sleigh was used by the Haupts open sleigh from 1890-1910, but then packed away when they started using auto- hen I first saw the red mobiles. At the time, though, it was one-horse open sleigh a fast-moving mode of transportation Won Brad Haupt’s front that, unlike other full-wagon sleighs, porch, I thought Santa had left could clip along as fast as the driver it behind. It’s the perfect image was willing to push the horse. Brad of what the jolly old man might says it was much like the sports cars have used on Christmas Eve. But of today — very fast but also small instead, the 120-year-old restored and more dangerous. sleigh was used in a church pag- Back home, the old sleigh stayed eant by Brad’s wife Marilyn, which in Haupt’s barn off Tassajara until is why it was restored after all he refinished it for the Christmas these years of neglect. pageant. Everything about the The Haupts live on a 5-acre parcel sleigh is authentic, which required on Johnston Road just off Camino searches of hardware stores and Tassajara in unincorporated Contra lumberyards to find extra thin- Costa County. Although the site is 6 wood and fabric where new ma- miles from the Pleasanton city limits terial was needed. Castro Valley and just across Tassajara from the Lumber had planking thin enough Town of Danville, the Haupts con- for a new floorboard; an auto body sider themselves part of Pleasanton. upholsterer in Walnut Creek pro- That’s where they shop, where their vided new red leather, even with children attended school and where the buttons to match the original. the Pleasanton post office continues Haupt waxes nostalgic about the to deliver their mail. Pleasanton’s less hectic times when the sleigh has been the only post office han- was used. Even today, he remembers dling rural deliveries for the last 100 life on the farm as more enjoyable years, which includes those living than it probably was, given Iowa’s along much of Tassajara. deep-freeze winters and terribly hot Brad Haupt hails from five gen- summers. But the farm was still a erations of farmers. The family still wonderful site to see again, with its owns farmland in Belmond, Iowa, rolling hills and fertile soil, much where his great-great-grandfather set- like the farmlands in Germany, tled after emigrating from Germany which is why the Haupts and many with his wife, six sons and a daugh- of their friends immigrated to Iowa. ter in the mid-1800s. Brad’s great- With college degrees, including grandfather Ernest, his grandfather his father’s in science, the Haupts Earl, his father Ernest, now 87, and of today are enjoying Pleasanton, Brad, himself, were all born on the where Brad Haupt and three of his farm although no one in Brad’s gen- sons operate their own business, eration and those born since want Allied Tax Planners, located near to be Iowa farmers. So when Ernest, the Stoneridge Shopping Center the father, decided to sell the 5 acres and at an office next to the Tassajara where the farmhouse, barn and vari- home, within eyesight of the sleigh. ous other buildings are located, Brad Brad said he and Marilyn and their and Marilyn decided to drive there five sons and a daughter hope to with a trailer to bring some of the show off their restored, 120-year-old family treasures back to California. sleigh next year in the 2012 Pleasan- When Brad found the sleigh in the ton Christmas parade. N
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Page 4ÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Pleasanton works out vice mayor rotation Christmas tree City clerk Karen Diaz single-handedly resolves political fuss pickup BY JEB BING post in the Nov. 6 election. of four months with Diaz holding a lottery for O! Christmas tree, your time The political fuss over who will serve as vice The two others, council members Cindy the three “candidates.” But none came to the is over. mayor of Pleasanton during next November’s McGovern and Matt Sullivan, while also being drawing. Thorne was in Switzerland, Cook- Boy Scout Troop 941 and municipal election has been resolved by the termed out after serving eight years on the coun- Kallio was recovering from surgery, and Sullivan Venture Crew 940 are hold- single-handed action of City Clerk Karen Diaz. cil, could seek the mayor’s post, although they couldn’t break away from his job in San Fran- ing their annual Christmas Tree At the last City Council meeting, Mayor Jenni- have not indicated that they will. cisco to come to the lottery drawing. Pickup fundraiser next Satur- fer Hosterman suggested rotating the customary But Hosterman’s proposal was rejected by Diaz reached into a box containing the names day for all Pleasanton addresses. full-year appointment so that no single council McGovern, who said she was appointed by and announced the results. Registration for the pickup ends member would have an advantage in the year Hosterman to the vice mayor’s post only once Cook-Kallio, who has been vice mayor this Jan. 5. Go to http://tree-pickup. when a new mayor will be elected. Hosterman in the seven years she’s been on the council and year, will continue through April 11; Sullivan troop941.org or call 399-1377. will be termed out next year and two on the she’s not about to take a lame duck appointment takes over on April 12; with Thorne holding the Although donations are not council — Cheryl Cook-Kallio and Jerry Thorne in 2012. vice mayor’s post from Aug. 10 through Dec. 4, required, suggested amounts are — have announced they will seek the mayor’s So the duty was divided into three segments during the municipal election. N $5 for trees 6 feet and under; $10 for larger trees; and an addition $10 for flocked trees. Funds raised by the project are used to pay for camping City Council equipment and scouting activi- ties such as summer camp and weekend outings. to vote Tuesday Stands should be removed from trees, which must be in the drive- on high-density way or at the curb by 8 a.m. Jan. 7, although sometimes it takes all day to finish the job, reported housing plan chairman Joe Hartley, and some- times also part of the next day. New zoning changes would set Two thousand trees are picked up every year, with 60 boys aside 73 acres for affordable doing the work along with 50 housing developers parents and adult volunteers. The Pleasanton City Council will hold back- Double fines to-back Tuesday night meetings starting next week to consider and likely approve a detailed on Vasco Road plan to rezone 73 acres of available properties in Beginning Sunday, Vasco various parts of the city to allow the construc- Road will be a double-fine zone tion of more than 2,000 apartments in two- and along a 19-mile stretch between three-story buildings. I-580 in Livermore and Walnut Faced with court and state housing authori- Boulevard in Brentwood. Traffic ties’ orders to provide more affordable and fines will be doubled, with the so-called workforce housing, the council will California Highway Patrol pro- review the rezoning plan approved two weeks viding primary enforcement. ago by the city’s Planning Commission. The designation of Vasco Road Both groups met earlier in an informal “work- as a Safety Enhancement-Double shop” setting to iron out any differences in the Fine Zone is a result of the pas- Collecting for others voluminous plan for rezoning nine sites for sage of Assembly Bill 348, spon- The leadership students at Pleasanton Middle School survey the fruits of their food collection development. After some tweaking of that plan sored by Assemblywoman Joan the week before Christmas. The students collected about 1,200 cans and dried food items, said based on public comments, the city’s planning Buchanan (D-15th) and signed leadership teacher Gabriele Klein, and received $60 in money donations plus a check for $1,000 staff made final changes to the plan, which the into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. from one of the parents. The goods went into the food pantry of Valley Bible Church in Pleasanton Planning Commission then approved. The special double-fine zone for distribution. Next Tuesday, the council is expected to ap- designation will be effective prove a first reading of an ordinance that would from Jan. 1, 2012, through Jan. officially rezone the sites for high-density hous- 1, 2017. Crews from Alameda ing. It has then scheduled a special meeting the County Public Works Agency following Tuesday, Jan. 10, to ratify the ordi- have already installed the Dou- Tri-Valley veteran journalist nance with a second reading. The public then ble Fine Zone traffic signs along has 30 days to file any legal objections before Vasco Road. the final document becomes part of the city’s Tim Hunt to start blog Jan. 3 General Plan and is filed with both the Alameda Tim Hunt will begin blogging Jan. 3 at Area and United Way of Alameda County. Superior Court and the state. Corrections PleasantonWeekly.com. He co-chaired the Tri-Valley Business Coun- The city, itself, will not build any housing, A California native and valley resident cil’s Vision 2010 project, and was a founder but the rezoning enables developers to have an The story last week, “Foothill since his childhood, Hunt is well-known and chairman, twice, of the Tri-Valley Com- easier time obtaining permits for multi-family, teacher was busted in drug sale throughout the Tri-Valley. He worked for munity Foundation. He was the founding two- and three-story developments on the stakeout,” was apparently in 39 years at Tri-Valley Herald, including board chair for Heart for Africa and contin- properties. error when it said that Stephanie 10 years as senior on-site ues to serve on that board. The sites will be rezoned to accommodate Deffner was dismissed from her editor and 10 years as as- “Tim is respected for his professionalism, 1,884 apartment units at a ratio of 30 units per position at Foothill High School, sociate publisher. He also commitment to the truth and compassion for acre, with 400 more at 400 units per acre. Most although the school board did wrote a Sunday column people,” said Gina Channell-Allen, publisher apartment structures in Pleasanton are in the place an unnamed teacher on for the Herald for more of the Pleasanton Weekly. “He has been writ- range of 20-25 units per acre. an extended leave of absence, than 25 years and acted as ing about the people, places, politics, events The actions by both the City Council and according to Bill Faraghan, the newspaper’s ombuds- and issues in the Tri-Valley for decades. We Planning Commission follow a court ruling that the school district’s Human man. He has earned four are delighted that he will be bringing this declared the city’s 1996 housing cap of allowing Resources Director. That action, statewide awards for edi- knowledge and insight to PleasantonWeekly. no more than 29,000 homes and apartments taken in a closed session of the torial writing. com readers.” here to be illegal. board meeting, was believed He’s also been active in Tim Hunt Hunt is currently the publisher of ACES, After an Alameda County Superior Court to involve Deffner although the non-profit community Northern California’s Premier Golf Lifestyle judge ruled in favor of a suit by Urban Habitat, Faraghan and board members including service on the following boards: Publication, and principal at Hunt Enterpris- an affordable housing coalition, the City Council were not allowed to discuss a Leadership San Ramon Valley, Shepherd’s es, a communications strategies and consult- chose to accept the ruling rather than appeal it personnel matter nor could they Gate, Hope Hospice, United Way of the Bay ing firm. N See HOUSING on Page 8 identify the individual. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊU Page 5 NEWS
Keep your eyesight bright for 2012 Museum announces 2012 speakers TOM Happy New Year from Dr. LEW Winston and the Amador Valley Optometric team DICK Famous folks to spend evenings in Pleasanton
FRED EUGENE Museum on Main has an- fornia’s current Secretary for the recalls many rarely heard stories of BILL nounced a new format for the State’s Resources Agency. Secretary mining life in the mid-1800s. Event
JIM MIKE TOM annual Ed Kinney Lecture Series. Laird will discuss his role in the sponsor: Charles Huff In “An Evening with”... audiences safeguarding and stewardship of ■ “An Evening with Author John come face to face with people California’s precious natural re- Boessenecker,” Sept. 11. From CHUCK making history today as well as ac- sources. dusty court records and forgot- ■ Amador Valley DAVE tors who look and sound as if they “An Evening with Uncle Toisan,” ten memoirs, acclaimed author of have stepped out from the pages of May 8. Renowned writer and his- “Bandido: The Life and Times of Optometric PROPANE history books. torian William Tirburcio Vasquez,” John Boess- Complete eyecare for Men, The speakers series takes place “Charlie” Chin enecker reveals the violence, ban- Women, Teens, & Children TANK monthly January through October portrays a Chi- ditry, and retribution of the early s 4REND 3TYLED %YEWEAR WITH EXCELLENT at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 nese-American California frontier. Event sponsor: FRAME STYLIST TO HELP YOUR EYEWEAR NEEDS EXCHANGE Railroad Ave., in downtown Pleas- character called Julie Eckroat & Lynn Skarratt s h.O ,INEv ,ENSES #OMPUTER ,ENSES anton. Lectures are held at 7 p.m. Uncle Toisan, ■ “An Evening with TV Horror Host once a month on Tuesdays. whose life spans John Stanley,” Oct. 9. Legendary s 3PECIALTY CONTACT LENS CARE INCLUDING $ 99 #24 FOR NEARSIGHTEDNESS REDUCTION 19 The 2012 Ed Kinney Lecture the time from San Francisco Bay Area TV horror AND SCLERAL LENSES FOR KERATOCONUS Series schedule is as follows: the Chinese Ex- host and “Creature Features” movie AND IRREGULAR CORNEAS (Some Restrictions Apply) ■ “An Evening With John Sut- clusion Act to reviewer steps into the spotlight as s h$RY %YEv 4REATMENT AND -ANAGEMENT ter,” Jan. 10. Meet John Sutter, a David the post-civil he reveals the movie monster boom s -ACULAR $EGENERATION !SSESSMENT California man both revered and Fenimore as rights era and of the 1950s. Stanley’s most recent ruined by the discovery of gold John Sutter the emergence of publication, “The Gang That Shot 10% OFF at his mill. Sutter is portrayed Asian-American Up Hollywood,” includes recollec- by David H. Fenimore, director consciousness. tions from the many movie and TV Taste of of Undergraduate Studies at the ■ “An Evening with Mark Twain,” star interviews in his many years as Most Vision Plans University of Nevada, Reno. Event June 12. Humorist and author an entertainment writer for the San Accepted The Wild sponsor: Peter Bailey Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Francisco Chronicle. Event spon- Medicare Assignment Accepted ■ “An Evening with President known to many as “Mark Twain,” sor: Jack Harrington Dog food Roosevelt,” Feb. 7. President visits Pleasanton to retell his ad- Tickets to the lectures may be Keep Your Eyecare Local! Roosevelt’s achievements as natu- ventures Out West, including min- purchased at the door or reserved in Serving Pleasanton for Limit 3 bags. Expires 1/31/12 ralist, explorer, author and soldier ing on the Nevada Comstock, buy- advance by calling the Museum on more than 30 years are as much a part of his legacy as ing a wild horse, and big trouble in Main at 462-2766. Prices are $10 Dr. Barry C. Winston any office he held as a politician. San Francisco. Twain is portrayed general admission; $5 members and Faculty, UC Berkeley Visit with the 26th president of the by Pat Kaunert. Event sponsor: seniors; $3 students and teachers School of Optometry United States, Teddy Roosevelt, as Jim Gulseth with ID. All tickets are paid at the Board Certified in the 1807 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton portrayed by Fred Rutledge. Event ■ “An Evening with Bonnie and door, and cash, check, Visa and Treatment of Ocular Disease Phone (925) 846-0660 sponsor: Rebecca Bruner Clyde,” July 10. Hide your pock- MasterCard are accepted. All tickets GO CAL BEARS! www.truevalue.com/pleasanton ■ “An Evening with Isadora Dun- etbooks for this event. Infamous are open seating and after 6:45 p.m. can,” March 13. In honor of Wom- outlaws Bonnie and Clyde roll into any unclaimed reserved tickets will en’s History Month, Lois Ann Flood town to recruit some new members be released for sale. presents the legacy of early 1900s to their outlaw gang. Alyssa and For more information on the Ed modern dancer Isadora Duncan Ethan Foster portray the 1930s Kinney Lecture Series visit www. Convenient Weekday & Evening Hours in a stage performance with dance lawless couple. Event sponsor: museumonmain.org or phone the Black Avenue and narration. Event sponsor: Chuck Deckert Museum on Main at 462-2766. ■ Professional Offices Anonymous “An Evening with Sourdough The Museum on Main is located ■ “An Evening with Califor- Steve,” Aug. 14. Travel through at 603 Main St. It is open to the 4450-C Black Avenue, nia Secretary of Resources John the world of the 49ers with miner public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues- Pleasanton Laird,” April 10. Enjoy the evening Sourdough Steve portrayed by day through Saturday, and from 925.462.2600 with Secretary John Laird, Cali- Steve Johnson. Sourdough Steve 1-4 p.m. Sunday. N off Santa Rita Road behind "LINDS 3HADES Lynnewood Methodist Church 3HUTTERS AND MOREx 100-plus bird watchers Pleasanton Over 20 years of s %XCEPTIONAL take annual Christmas count #USTOMER 3ERVICE Birds are more accessible in winter, says event co-founder s (IGHEST 1UALITY FREE 0RODUCTS A bird in the hand is worth two in winter,” Murphy said, making s 'REAT 3ELECTIONS in the bush — at least when it the holiday season an ideal time to comes to counting the wide range catalog both native and far-flung daily email of bird species that spend their winged creatures. winters in San Francisco. During last year’s holiday event, digest! We also do… More than 100 seasoned bird- observers in San Francisco count- UÊ ÕÃÌÊ À>«iÀià watchers scoured the San Fran- ed 177 different bird species and cisco Bay and its environs Tuesday more than 57,000 individual UÊ ÌÀâ>Ì for the Golden Gate Audubon So- birds, ranging from pigeons to Top local stories UÊ,i«>Àà ciety’s 29th annual Christmas Bird more exotic species such as the red Count, a census-like count assess- phalarope, the Tennessee warbler and hot picks ing the state of the Bay’s bird life, or the black-legged kittiwake. said Dan Murphy, who co-founded But participants last year also delivered to your the local event. noticed a startling lack of other Teams of bird watchers from previously native bird species such email inbox dawn to dusk peered through bin- California Quail and different types 925.462.1207 oculars to count birds in 17 differ- TERRIE SCHWEITZER of diving ducks. every weekday. Showroom and Factory ent San Francisco locations includ- At Christmastime, volunteers make Murphy said San Francisco’s located at 4225 Stanley Blvd ing a boat that spanned the bay, more than 2,000 compilations of bird bird populations appear to dwin- according to Murphy. species throughout North and South dle due to air and water pollution near downtown Pleasanton Sign up online at Sponsored in part by the Pre- America and in some Pacific islands. and because of rising numbers of sidio Trust, the Christmas count feral cats and off-leash dogs that PleasantonWeekly.com www.window-ology.com coincided with more than 2,000 America and in some Pacific is- prey on various birds. bird compilations this month lands, he said. —Bay City News Service Contractor’s License #904282 taken throughout North and South “Birds are a lot more accessible
Page 6ÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation receives $5,000 donation Applications being accepted for 2012 grants for Tri-Valley cancer patients
BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Tri-Valley cancer patients seeking pain relief during chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment will be 1MFBTBOUPO+B[[FSDJTF'JUOFTT$FOUFS the beneficiaries of a $5,000 dona- 4VOPM#MWE4VJUF -PDBUFEJOUIF0BL)JMMT3BMFZhT tion made to the Sandra J. Wing 4IPQQJOH$FOUFS Healing Therapies Foundation by the Safeway Foundation, Safeway Corp. and its employees. “We are ecstatic to receive the Safeway Foundation donation,” said founder Sandra J. Wing, a dual cancer survivor. “We have admired their organization and are pleased to be able to help local cancer pa- tients on their behalf.” This donation lets the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, currently beginning its fourth year, provide immediate relief to cancer Men’s Haircut Kid’s Haircut $ 99 $ 99 patients by helping them pay for Special 9 Special 9 complementary therapies — such With coupon only. With coupon only. as therapeutic massage, acupres- Not valid with other offers. Not valid with other offers. Safeway employee representative Jack Barry and Executive Director Christy Dun- Expires 1.31.12 Expires 1.31.12 sure, acupuncture, deep breathing can-Anderson present a check for $5,000 to the board members of the Sandra techniques, guided meditation and/ J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation at their November meeting. Women’s Haircut $ 00 OFF or visual imagery sessions — dur- Special $ 99 5 15 Color Highlight ing their cancer treatments. These *Long hair extra With coupon only. With coupon only. therapies are typically not covered by heaven. Thank you so much.” Not valid with other offers. Not valid with other offers. insurance and help alleviate the side “These notes of thanks encourage Expires 1.31.12 Expires 1.31.12 effects caused by radiation and che- and energize the Foundation’s volun- motherapy treatments, sometimes teers and supporters,” Weaver said. 925-417-1635 lessening pain and anxiety. To learn more about the Sandra 5410 Sunol Blvd. #4, Pleasanton Christy Duncan-Anderson, ex- J. Wing Healing Therapies Founda- Walk Ins Welcome M-F 9:30am-6:30pm • Sat 9:30pm-6pm • Sun 9:30am-5:30pm ecutive director for the Safeway tion, go to www.healingtherapies- Haircuts - Facials - Waxing - Highlights - Perms and more Foundation, presented the check to foundation.org. N the Sandra J. Wing Healing Thera- pies Foundation board. “The Safeway Foundation is proud to support organizations like the Sandra J Wing Healing HAPPY NEW YEAR Therapies Foundation that work in our communities and provide FROM FOOTHILL OPTOMETRIC GROUP! support to those that need it most,” Duncan-Anderson said. “This par- ticular grant strikes a very personal chord for me. My mother-in-law passed away from lung cancer last individual sponsors, as well as vol- year and I don’t know if there was unteers, for the 2012 dinner, dance anything that could have made a and silent and live auction fund- difference in her ultimate outcome raiser, which will be hosted by Jessica but I wish she had access to an Aguirre and Mike Inouye, television organization like this.” hosts of NBC Bay Area news. To be eligible for foundation In a recent Mayo Clinic newsletter grants, which range from $500 to and website, healing therapies were $1,000, applicants must be diag- acknowledged as a means to com- nosed with cancer; under the care plement traditional medical thera- of a physician; undergoing chemo- pies, reported Yolanda Weaver, pub- therapy or radiation treatment; reside licist for this year’s Ragin’ Cajun. in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Weaver forwarded a recent thank Standing on the cusp of a new year, we look back with San Ramon or Danville; and not have you note from a beneficiary, which gratitude on a fun and productive year, medical insurance that covers the read: “I have been blessed to have complementary services they desire. massage therapy. It helped reduce a and thank you for your support. We wish you a new Applications are now being ac- lot of pain and gave me a piece of season of joy, full of delight both in opportunities cepted for 2012 grants. Interest- and the freshness of the beginning year. ed applicants can apply online at www.healingtherapiesfoundation. org or call (866) 862-7270 for an Healing therapies application. As of August 2011, 83 cancer The Sandra J. Wing Healing patients have received grants Therapies Foundation raises funds from the Sandra J. Wing Healing throughout the year with a variety Therapies Foundation. Benefi- of events and activities. The group’s ciary statistics are: primary fundraiser is the Ragin’ ■ Average age — 52 Cajun, a dinner/dance/auction event that is held every winter. The ■ Youngest patient — 4 years Serving the Tri-Valley for 28 years fourth annual Ragin’ Cajun will be ■ Oldest — 75 held at the Palm Event Center in 463-2150 ■ 84% are female; 16% are male Pleasanton on Friday, March 2. 6155 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton Each year, the attendance has in- ■ 38% are breast cancer patients (at the corner of Stoneridge & Franklin, between Hopyard & I-680) creased, with last year’s event selling out with over 300 attendees. The ■ 76% are unemployed foundation is seeking corporate and Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊU Page 7 NEWS TAKE US ALONG
Devil of a read: Erik Jensen remembered his hometown reading while Hometown news at bat: 25 members of Team Express Baseball Academy, sponsored by Pleasanton’s Total Player visiting Devil’s Tower in Wyoming on a father-son trip with dad Bjorn Center, traveled to Los Angeles for a weekend clinic at the Reggie Smith Baseball Center. The group, pictured here with Jensen last summer. Reggie Smith (centered to the right), gathered at the end of the second day to look over the Weekly. Your Search Ends Right Here! LLNS awards emergency services contract Custom Care Pharmacies in Pleasanton and San Ramon welcome all major insurance plans in 2012 including Express Scripts to Alameda County Fire Department Lawrence Livermore National LLNS manages Lawrence Liver- Celebrating 40 Years in Pleasanton Security will continue to contract “This contract more National Laboratory for the with the Alameda County Fire De- Department of Energy/National Nu- Prescription Compounding Diabetic Supplies Home Delivery Durable Medical Products Bilingual Services Family Owned partment to provide emergency allows the clear Security Administration. LLNS services to Lawrence Livermore is comprised of Bechtel National; National Laboratory, the Lab an- Laboratory and the University of California; Bab- nounced this week. cock & Wilcox and URS, the top Alameda County Fire was se- the county to two DOE nuclear facilities contrac- lected following completion of a tors; and Battelle, a global leader in 4271 First Street | Pleasanton 124 Market Place | San Ramon competitive Request For Proposal. continue to provide science and technology and technol- (In Pleasant Plaza) 925.846.4455 (next to Nob Hill) 925.830.0555 The resulting five-year contract will ogy commercialization. The team 9am-7pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat 9am-7pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat provide fire, medical and hazardous the high level of also includes Texas A&M University, www.pleasantoncustomcare.com www.sanramoncustomcare.com material emergency services to the public service not which provides programs in home- Our name is our commitment. Laboratory main site; its experimen- land security and national security. tal test site, Site 300, located on the only to LLNL but The Alameda County Fire De- Alameda County-Tracy border; and partment is a full service fire Sandia National Laboratories, which to surrounding department providing all risk re- Are you paying too is located on property adjacent to sponse to the largest fire service the Laboratory main site. communities.” response area in the county, cov- “This contract allows the Labora- ering more than 506 square miles tory and the county to continue Sheldon Gilbert, of urban, suburban, San Fran- much for COBRA? Alameda County Fire Chief Or do you just need individual, senior, family or to provide the high level of public cisco Bay and rural areas. The group health coverage at affordable rates? service not only to LLNL but to department has 33 fire companies Call Today to save money! surrounding communities,” said and 28 stations that serve the Ask about my low rates for life insurance. Alameda County Fire Chief Shel- since 2007, when Laboratory man- unincorporated areas of Alameda don Gilbert. agement transitioned from the Uni- County, the cities of San Leandro, Charlene Beasley The new contract will begin in versity of California to Lawrence Dublin, Newark and Union City Lic#0C26292 July. Alameda County has provided Livermore National Security, a pri- and Lawrence Berkeley National services to Lawrence Livermore vate entity. Laboratory. N Beasley Insurance Services 925-803-9799 www.beasleyinsurance.com HOUSING Department of Housing and Com- Impact Report that endorses the Continued from Page 5 munity Development (HCD) with- rezonings, Commissioner Chair- Plans out change. That plan exceeded woman Kathy Narum cast the lone after its legal counsel said it was the court-ordered requirements, so dissenting vote on the total number as low as unlikely the city would prevail in the planning staff and the Planning of units, arguing that there was no taking the ruling to the state Court Commission reduced the actual re- reason to add 200. of Appeal. zoned acreage to 73 acres. By court order, the sites must be 00 The state attorney general’s of- Even that is at least 200 units rezoned and ready for consider- perper fice, then headed by now-Gover- more than HCD and Urban Habitat ation by interested developers by $61$55 month nor Jerry Brown, sided with Urban want, but city staff and the com- the end of January. Habitat in demanding that Pleasan- mission agreed to keep the extra In a separate action, BRE, a na- *Based *Basedon HealthNet on HealthNet PPO ton provide more housing for those units in the plan in case one or tional affordable housing developer, Optimum Advantage 4500 in the lower income brackets. more of the building sites proves recently gained the city’s prelimi- OptimumSingle AdvantagePlan for Singles 4500age 25 Single Plan for Males age 25 The city’s early recommendation unsuitable for the large apartment nary approval of a plan it submitted to rezone more sites to allow more complexes. to build more than 800 units in the Free Quote go to www.beasleyinsurance.com than 100 acres for affordable hous- Although the commission voted Hacienda Business Park. ing was acknowledged by the state’s 5-0 to approve the Environmental —Jeb Bing Page 8ÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Opinion
Pleasanton GUEST OPINION EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY
Weekly BY ERIC SWALWELL What a year it’s been PUBLISHER ers, be more profitable, and bring Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 ‘I’ve been listening’ foot traffic for surrounding busi- As cities go in this financially-pressed state of California, Pleas- n September, I announced I am nesses. I will introduce a one-year anton had a very good year. The office vacancy rate that stood at EDITORIAL running for the U.S. Congress for tax deferral for any new small 28.2% just a year ago has gradually come down to 9.8% today. Editor California’s new 15th Congres- business that opens its doors and Downtown Pleasanton is even better with a less than 5% vacancy Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 I sional District, which includes all of hires three or more employees. We rate. Jobs are back, too, with several hundred new jobs added at the Managing Editor Pleasanton. As a prosecutor, Dublin need businesses focused on getting new, multi-million-dollar Safeway Lifestyle store complex on Ber- Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 City Councilman and former Tri- off the runway and into the air,not nal at Valley, with more to come as two new restaurants and more Online/Community Editor Valley soccer player and coach, I feel grounded on the tarmac in gov- retailers open for business. Union Bank already has opened and Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 a connection to each city in the dis- ernment bureaucracy. Wells Fargo Bank’s new two story center is framed out at the Bernal Reporter trict and can offer new energy and Finally, voters want an end to Avenue entrance with its opening scheduled for early spring. Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 ideas. But I don’t know it all. Congressional double standards Over on Staples Ranch at the city’s eastern edge, large construc- Editorial Assistant To fully understand the issues and corporate greed. Regardless of tion projects also in the multi-million-dollar range are under way. Amory Gutierrez, Ext. 221 facing the voters in the district, I political party, you have told me Ground was broken a few months ago on the Stoneridge Creek Contributors spent the past eight weeks on a “Lis- it is unacceptable for members of retirement community, and work now is also under way on new Jay Flachsbarth tening to You” tour of many of the Congress to engage in insider stock- community parks nearby. Crews just paved part of the new exten- Jerri Pantages Long district’s downtown areas. I talked trading. You conveyed outrage that sion of Stoneridge Drive which, when completed, will connect to El Kerry Nally to hundreds of business owners bailed out banks are rewarding their Charro Road and Jack London Boulevard in Livermore. and patrons about what they expect executives with Work is continuing, too, on the new Clorox research and office ART & PRODUCTION from their next Congressman. I have fat bonuses, center off Hopyard Road and Johnson Drive, which 1,100 em- Lead Designer listened carefully. And I hear you. ployees will call home in the coming months. That will add much Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 freezing small Voters have “partisan-bickering” business loans needed zest to neighboring restaurants and retail shops along Hop- Designers fatigue. You often asked, “Why can’t and increasing yard. A bit of financial relief has also come to Hacienda Business Lili Cao, Ext. 120 they just get along and work for Park, where Robert Half recently moved most of its operations to Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 fees on the backs me?” You expressed disgust at a “Su- of working fami- San Ramon. Pacific Office Automation has announced that it will ADVERTISING per-Committee” that failed to reach lies. No one can lease nearly 20,000 square feet of office space in the Britannia Busi- Account Executives an agreement on debt-reduction, a believe that Con- ness Center on Stoneridge Drive. Carol Cano, Ext. 226 Jobs bill that won’t pass, and end- gressman Pete As the recession winds down, there’s also good news for the city Lorraine Guimaraes, Ext. 234 less gridlock. Sadly, today’s Congress Stark can physically live and claim a government. Because of judicious financial planning when times Karen Klein, Ext. 122 has too many finger-pointers and primary residence tax exemption in were good, the city built its “rainy day” reserves to handle fiscal Real Estate Sales not enough problem-solvers. I will Maryland, and yet “represent” a dis- emergencies. It instituted a job and wage freeze, now two years Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 lead by example, as an independent trict in California. This is unaccept- old, and trimmed expenditures that could wait, such as vehicle Ad Services congressman who is willing to work able conduct and we can do better. replacement and capital improvements. The result is that Pleasan- Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 with anyone who is willing to work As a prosecutor, I have worked ton ends the year with no layoffs or reduction in services, and no BUSINESS with me. The unemployment line to enforce the law, deliver justice to need to draw down its reserves. Other cities in the state, including Business Associate is single-file only and draws no dis- victims of crime, and punish bullies. neighboring Dublin and Livermore, had much rougher going, with Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 tinction between parties. I will take that same spirit to Con- Livermore forced to close a library and fire station, although both Voters want policies that spur gress and fight to reform govern- have since re-opened. Circulation Director Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 job creation. I will advocate for ment and hold banks and lawmak- Stability on the political scene helped, too, with the same members policies that enable entrepreneur- ers accountable for their actions. of the City Council and the mayor in place for the past four years. Front Office Coordinator ship, entice small businesses to The people I have heard from They’re now the “elders” of the Tri-Valley with Dublin having more Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 hire, and inspire individuals to go are not asking for a lot. They want recently-elected council members and Livermore changing mayors HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY out on their own and start some- Congress to work for them within a just last month. That will change next November when both Mayor Phone: (925) 600-0840 thing big. For our workforce, I budget, policies that will stimulate Jennifer Hosterman and council members Cindy McGovern and Matt Fax: (925) 600-9559 will seek to provide a meaningful the job-market, and for Congress Sullivan are termed out after eight years at their posts. Editorial e-mail: payroll tax holiday (not the measly and big banks to be held to the This stability helped the council move through the year in lock- [email protected] two months currently proposed in same standards as the rest of us. step where it mattered. They worked together to resolve onerous [email protected] Congress) and fund job re-training This tour has reinforced the idea legal issues imposed by the state and Alameda Superior Court after Display Sales e-mail: for the unemployed in emerging that you can learn a lot from hard- the city’s 1996 housing cap was declared illegal. After hundreds [email protected] fields like green technology and working folks, if you just listen. of hours of community meetings and public hearings, the city has Classifieds Sales e-mail: high-skilled manufacturing. —Eric Swalwell is a city finalized a rezoning plan to satisfy its critics. The five on the council [email protected] For small businesses, I will councilman for the city of Dublin also agreed to defend the city from legal suits by developers who Circulation e-mail: circulation@ strive to have government work and a candidate for the Democratic wanted to build homes on Pleasanton’s eastern hills, even though PleasantonWeekly.com for you rather than stand in the Party nomination to the new 15th four had initially favored the Oak Grove development, and they way, so you may hire more work- Congressional District. N came together to put the rules in place for a Climate Action Plan, also ordered by state authorities. This was also the year for pension reform, or at least the first The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, efforts to reduce the city’s unfunded pension obligations. In addi- 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA tion to cutting $20 million in city expenses since 2008, the council LETTERS voted to reduce its pension liabilities by 10% and trim personnel 94566; (925) 600-0840. Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS expenses as a percentage of the operating budget to 70% from its 020407. current 78%. City Manager Nelson Fialho set the pace for indi- Keep route scenic inexpensively and effectively while vidual commitments to pension reform by voluntarily deducting The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon preserving the scenic corridor flavor. 8% from his paychecks to go for pension and health care benefits. request to homes and apartments in Pleas- Dear Editor, The 45 mph speed limit should Other managers followed, agreeing to have 4% of their salaries anton. Community support of the Pleasan- A court recently called a halt to be reduced to 35 or even 30 and ton Weekly is welcomed and encouraged deducted for pension/health care, with their contribution rising to through memberships at levels of $5, $8 or Caltrans’ reconstruction of the Niles through-trucks be limited to those 8% next July. Members of the city employees’ union also agreed to $10 per month through automatic credit Canyon highway. I am glad for under 15,000 pounds gross. These start contributing 2%, effective last September, which will go to 3% card charges. Print subscriptions for busi- that and I’ll tell you why. That sec- measures would calm traffic and next month and then to 4% July 1. Contracts now being negotiated nesses or residents of other communities tion of Highway 84 is a designated reduce accidents, particularly the with the police union and firefighters’ union may include much of are $60 per year or $100 for two years. Go scenic corridor and should not be most violent ones and their result- the same pension contribution reforms. to www.PleasantonWeekly.com to sign up decimated by a Caltrans-inflated vi- ing deaths. Caltrans’ justification With sales tax revenue inching up ever so slightly as 2011 comes and for more information. sion of what a highway should be. for reconstruction would be met, to an end and property tax revenue holding, the year earns a quali- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to It says its justification for spending only simply and inexpensively. fied thumbs up. Nowhere near the robust years of 2007 and before, Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite a large sum of money on the road is If Caltrans has several tens of mil- the year is ending on an upward trend that should make 2012 even 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. that there are an inordinate number lions of extra dollars to spend in this better. N © 2011 by Embarcadero Media. of accidents, including some that geographic area, I would suggest All rights reserved. Reproduction without involve deaths. I can believe that spending it on the bone-jarring I-680 Visit Town Square at PleasantonWeekly.com permission is strictly prohibited. and the problem should be dealt between Pleasanton and Sunol. to comment on the editorial. with. But it can be dealt with simply, Paul L. Anderson Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊU Page 9 COMMUNITY PULSE ● TRANSITIONS
Basic Women Cut /FX$PNFST cle in the 4600 block of Sandalwood drive led to mul- Special $40 tiple charges against the would-be thief. Thomas Tong WITH BLOWDRY, LONG HAIR EXTRA POLICE BULLETIN Vang, 32, was arrested at about 2:01 a.m. Dec. 26 and )PMJEBZ charged with possession of stolen property, possession Basic Men Cut Robbery at J.C. Penny of burglary tools, auto parts theft and contributing to 4QFDJBM Special $25 the delinquency of a minor. Pleasanton police are investigating a Dec. 23 holdup Caffino, a coffee kiosk in the 6700 block of Santa BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the J.C. Penny store in Stoneridge Shopping Center. Rita Road, was burgled twice in a week. The first oc- COLOR SPECIAL Cash was taken in the robbery, which occurred at curred at about 4:24 a.m. Dec. 23 and the second took (510) 825-4941 Color Touch-up $55 about 6:47 p.m., according to a police report; little ad- place near the same time, 4:52 a.m., on Dec. 26. Cash Full Color $60 ditional information is being released because the case was stolen in both break-ins. Partial Hilite Special $70 is under active investigation. A burglar targeted washing machines at Royal Gar-
EXPIRES 1-31-12 In other police reports: den Apartments on Dec. 22. Police received call at Hair by Rosemary An attempt to steal a catalytic converter from a vehi- about 11:23 a.m.; no money was taken. THURS 10-8 FRI 10-8 SAT 9-5 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT, VETERANS 148 Ray St., Pleasanton POLICE REPORT
The Pleasanton Police Department Vandalism controlled substance, paraphernalia made the following information avail- ■ 2:04 p.m. in the 5800 block of Owens possession, under the influence of a able. Under the law, those charged Drive controlled substance with offenses are considered innocent Drug/alcohol violations until convicted. ■ 2:07 a.m. in the 5800 block of W. Las Dec. 25 Positas Boulevard; DUI Assault with a deadly weapon Dec. 20 ■ 12:17 p.m. in the 6000 block of Stoneridge Drive; public drunkenness ■ 3:37 p.m. in the 7000 block of Theft Johnson Drive ■ 11:27 p.m. in the 700 block of Main WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES ■ 10:06 a.m. in the 1100 block of Santa Street; public drunkenness Vandalism Rita Road; theft, possession of stolen ■ 8:54 p.m. in the 4700 block of property McHenry Gate Way City Council ■ 5:01 p.m. in the 4500 block of Dec. 23 Rosewood Drive; identity theft, shop- Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. lifting, possession of stolen property, Robbery Dec. 26 Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue three counts of possession of drugs ■ 6:47 p.m. in the 1500 block of with intent to sell Stoneridge Mall Road Theft UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê`«ÌÊ>ÊÀiÃÕÌÊ>««ÀÛ}ÊÌ iÊ Ìâi½ÃÊ Auto burglary Theft ■ 2:01 a.m. in the 4600 block of "«ÌÃÊvÀÊ*ÕLVÊ->viÌÞÊ*À}À>Ê "*-®Ê9i>ÀÊ£{Ê>««À«À>Ì Sandalwood Way; possession of sto- ■ 9:51 p.m. in the 2400 block of ■ 9:13 a.m. in the 300 block of Neal len property, possession of lock-pick- UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê**Ê£ÇÆÊ>`Ê*££Êää{ÊÌ ÀÕ} Ê*££ÊäÓxÊ>`Ê Stoneridge Mall Road Street; identity theft ing tools, auto parts theft, contribut- *££ÊäÓÇÊÌ ÀÕ} Ê*££ÊäÎ{]Ê ÌÞÊvÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊ Drug/alcohol violations ■ 5:17 p.m. in the 6900 block of Bernal ing to the delinquency of a minor 1«`>ÌiÊqÊ Ã`iÀ>ÌÊ>`ÊViÀÌwV>ÌÊvÊÌ iÊ-Õ««iiÌ>Ê ■ 10:06 a.m. in the 1100 block of Santa Avenue; theft ■ 6:42 p.m. in the 1500 block of ÛÀiÌ>Ê«>VÌÊ,i«ÀÌÊ`VÕiÌÃÊvÀÊÌ iÊiiÀ>Ê Rita Road; marijuana possession, ■ 5:26 p.m. in the 1500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft, under the influence of a controlled vandalism *>ÊÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊ>`Ê >ÌiÊVÌÊ*>ÆÊÌ iÊÕÃ}Ê Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft substance Battery iiÌÆÊ>`ÊiiÀ>Ê*>Êi`iÌÃÊ*®Ê>`Ê-«iVwVÊ Burglary ■ 4:08 p.m. in the 2300 block of *>Êi`iÌÃÊ-*®ÆÊ>`ÉÀÊ,iâ}ÃÊvÊ£xÊÃÌiÃÊÌÊ>ÜÊ ■ 4:24 a.m. in the 6700 block of Santa ■ 4:21 a.m. in the 2100 block of Greenberry Court; possession of a Rita Road Foxswallow Road ÕÌÊv>ÞÊÀÊÃ}iÊv>ÞÊÀiÃ`iÌ>Ê`iÛi«iÌÊÀÊÝi`ÊÕÃiÊ controlled substance, hypodermic needle possession Public drunkenness ■ 1:49 p.m. in the 1800 block of Santa VÕ`}ÊÕÌÊv>ÞÊÀiÃ`iÌ>®Ê`iÛi«iÌ Rita Road ■ 10:06 p.m. in the 4300 block of ■ 2:12 p.m. in the 6900 block of Bernal Bristolwood Road; marijuana pos- Avenue Vandalism session ■ 11:06 p.m. in the 3800 block of Human Services Commission - Cancelled Vineyard Avenue Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Dec. 24 Dec. 21 Underage alcohol possession Theft ■ 11:09 p.m. in the 200 block of Theft ■ 1:12 p.m. in the 1500 block of Kottinger Drive The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. ■ 4:19 p.m. in the 1400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft For complete information, please visit Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft ■ 2:33 p.m. in the 5700 block of W. Las www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar ■ 5:04 p.m. in the 1200 block of Hearst Positas Boulevard; grand theft Dec. 27 Drive; theft ■ 4:18 p.m. in the 4500 block of Theft ■ 9:48 p.m. in the 1500 block of Rosewood Drive; petty theft ■ 8:47 p.m. in the 1400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft ■ 5:08 p.m. at the intersection of Siena Stoneridge Mall Road; theft Drug/alcohol violations Street and Lucca Court; auto theft ■ 9:37 p.m. in the 6300 block of ■ 9:54 p.m. at the intersection of Bernal ■ 6:13 p.m. in the 4500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft Avenue and Windmill Way; DUI Rosewood Drive; petty theft, para- ■ 9:56 p.m. in the 1400 block of phernalia possession ■ 12:39 p.m. in the 5500 block of W. Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft Las Positas Boulevard; public drunk- Vandalism ■ 10:15 p.m. in the 2700 block of enness ■ 2:20 a.m. in the 3900 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft Pimlico Drive Burglary Dec. 22 Drug/alcohol violations ■ 4:52 a.m. in the 6700 block of Santa ■ 1:35 a.m. at the intersection of Valley Rita Road NOW OPEN Petty theft Avenue and Paseo Santa Cruz; public Public drunkenness ■ 10:04 p.m. in the 1400 block of drunkenness Stoneridge Mall Road ■ 1:49 a.m. in the 1800 block of Santa ■ 3:21 p.m. in the 4500 block of First Rita Road Burglary Street; public drunkenness 925.485.4946 ■ 11:16 p.m. in the 4200 block of ■ 11:23 a.m. in the 3700 block of ■ 11:52 p.m. in the 600 block of Rose Dundalk Court Vineyard Avenue Avenue; possession of a non-narcotic Keratin Express Sale ing husband, father and Nonno as well as communal father to Buy 2 Get 1 Free OBITUARIES to wife Debra, daughter Stepha- countless others. He also leaves Save $125! nie (Josh), son behind many loyal, devoted life- Paul Joseph Nappo Nicholas and long friends. Paul was a proud May 7, 1950 – Dec. 13, 2011 granddaughter member of Fratellanza Men’s Ital- A Bumble and Bumble Hayden. Loving ian Club and a devoted machinist Paul was born and raised in son to Frances at Koffler Electrical. His great- Network Salon Oakland, CA and was a longtime Nappo, brother est joys were outdoor activities, resident of Pleasanton, Ca. He Thomas (Faye), music, playing with the kids, time 101 East Vineyard Ave., Suite 123 passed away peacefully December Marilyn and with family and friends and being Salon-TerraBella.com 13, 2011 surrounded by his fam- Marlene (Ted) with the love of his life, Debra! Conveniently located in the ily. He was preceded in death by brother in law Private services will be held. Do- Campo di Bocce retail center in Livermore his father, Joseph Angelo Nappo to David (Laurie), Denise and Ron nations may be made to Hope *While supplies last. *Discounts available for new clients only. and in-laws Rudolph and Evalyn (Christina). Favorite and adored Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave. #100 *Cannot combine with other offers. Peters. Paul was a devoted, lov- uncle to many nieces and nephews Dublin, CA 94568. Page 10ÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly COVER STORY
LOOKING BACK AT BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI
t this time of year we are all wondering: Where has the year gone? Take a look at some of the news covered by the Pleasanton Weekly in A2011 and you will see that the last 12 months were full of newsworthy events. From little Brandon Lin born 7 minutes after midnight on Jan. 1 to the revelries and nostalgic get-togethers tomorrow night, 2011 has been a full year, with events that were fun, interesting and significant to our city.
JANUARY tion opens with great fanfare on a rainy Saturday. ■ Brandon Lin, son of Su-Lyn and Peter ■ East Bay Regional Park District Lin of San Ramon, is the first baby born (EBRPD) holds informational meeting in 2011 at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton about changes recom- Saturday morning, arriving at 7 min- mended for Shadow Cliffs Regional utes after midnight Jan. 1. Recreational Area, including eliminat- ■ World Walk to Wellness holds festival ing the waterslides. to encourage people to stay healthy by ■ City Council OKs land use changes taking daily walks to boost their New in Hacienda Business Park that will Year’s resolutions to get more exercise. allow for construction of a high den- The group aims to hold monthly walks sity, 840-unit housing project with half with leaders. the units to serve those with low-to- ■ Mayor Jennifer Hosterman attends moderate incomes. 79th winter meeting of U.S. Confer- ■ New Safeway Lifestyle store at Valley ence of Mayors, meeting with President and Bernal near I-680 breaks ground, Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. pledging to be open by Thanksgiving. ■ Mothers with a Purpose, a newly ■ Due to grim financial prognosis, formed support group, organizes in school district staff suggests cutting sum- Pleasanton for parents dealing with mer school remedial programs, teacher drug-addicted children. training and adult education, as well as a ■ Trial begins for Ernie Scherer III health services liaison position. in the double slayings of his parents, ■ Borders announces bankruptcy and Ernie Scherer Jr., 60, and Charlene the closure of its Pleasanton and San Abendroth, 57. Ramon stores. ■ The Pleasanton Weekly is named ■ Union marks one-year anniversary of the winner of this year’s “Business Phi- Castlewood Country Club locked-out lanthropy Award” by the Pleasanton workers with a protest march that halts Chamber of Commerce. cars for half a mile. ■ Rapid starts a $14 million bus service from the new West Pleasanton/Dublin MARCH BART station to Sandia and Livermore ■ City Council ratifies EBRPD Master national laboratories in East Livermore Plan to run the Iron Horse Trial through with stops along the way. Hacienda Business Park, closing the ■ The founder of Tri-Valley University, missing gap in the 28-mile trail that Susan Xiao-Ping Su, who owns two mainly follows the old Southern Pacific homes in Pleasanton, is charged with Railway right of way. money laundering, mail fraud and ■ Pleasanton school board votes to wire fraud. send layoff notices to more than 62 em- ployees, while hoping private fundrais- FEBRUARY ing, the passage of a parcel tax or a state ■ Mayor Jennifer Hosterman says at the tax extension may save them. annual State of the City address that with ■ Pleasanton Weekly disburses $147,000 sales tax revenue inching up and new raised in its 2010 Holiday Fund cam- businesses opening or expanding, Pleas- paign to five nonprofit organizations. anton is in a strong financial position. ■ Jury receives its final instructions in ■ Judge dismisses Jennifer and Fredric the murder trial of Ernie Scherer III, then Lin lawsuit against Pleasanton to build 51 takes less than 11 hours to find Scherer houses on 600 acres in the southeast hills. guilty on two charges of murder for ■ Amador Valley High School captures financial gain. He is later sentenced to first place in the statewide “We the Peo- serve two consecutive life sentences. ple” competition. It goes on to Washing- ■ Bob Cordtz, a regular at City Council ton, D.C., to place second in the nation. ■ West Pleasanton/Dublin BART sta- See 2011 REVIEW on Page 12
Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊU Page 11 BEST-IN-CLASS COVERAGE PLAN FROM VOLVOSAFE SECURE 2011 REVIEW Comedy Festival in Chicago ■ 5 YEAR WARRANTY + 5 YEAR WEAR & TEAR Continued from Page 11 Parcel tax Measure E is defeated, r 5 YEAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE + 5 YEAR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 65.16% of the 20,620 votes, just mis meetings, producer of OpinionPleasanton. two-thirds needed. For further details, com, a 2000 mayoral candidate, and owner ■ David Spiller, 43, is sworn in as please contact our of a downtown B&B, dies at age 85. ton police chief. sales department ■ Jennifer and Fredric Lin offer new plan for ■ Christopher Michael Carroll, 36, w the land in the southeast hills: subdividing the the next five years in state prison afte 526 acres into 10 residential, ranch-type lots. ting guilt in a negotiated plea deal to d ■ Army Specialist Jameson Lindskog, 23, of violence Feb. 25 that led to his wild Pleasanton is killed in an apparent roadside the freeway with his wife on the hoo bomb explosion near Kabul, Afghanistan. ■ Pleasanton Unified School Distri endorses legislation to eliminate pa APRIL measures requiring a two-thirds maj ■ Measure E ballots are mailed to homes in the Pleasanton Unified School District, proposing a $98 a year parcel tax. The dis- trict is faced with a budget deficit of $7.7
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The winter months are typically a challenging time for blood collection due to busy holiday schedules and inclement weather. But the need for blood is constant.
The American Red Cross invites you to visit its Pleasanton Blood Donation Center. In addition to collecting whole blood, the center has recently expanded to collect double red cells and platelets—making it a convenient destination for local blood donors of all types.
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. You can do your part to help save a life by donating blood at your local Red Cross. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. million for the 2011-12 school year. ■ The U.S. Army Reserve and SunCal sign a property exchange agreement to allow new Pleasanton Blood Donation Center military facilities at Camp Parks Reserve ■ Pleasanton passes two-year budget th 5556-B Springdale Avenue - Near the Stoneridge Mall Forces Training Area in exchange for 180 the line on hiring, wages and major pr acres to be developed into a Dublin master- Donate Whole Blood or Double Red Cells planned community. JUNE ■ Valley Humane Society in Pleasanton of- ■ France honors Pleasanton’s Rober Monday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. fers lodgings for some of 10 mixed breed natter, 90, for his part in its liberatio Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. dogs removed from a home of animal hoard- World War II. ers in the Sacramento area and helps with ■ Las Positas College names Kevin W Donate Platelets their removal. formerly vice chancellor of the West Friday - Monday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Christopher Michael Carroll, 36, the Community and Technical College Manteca man who sped up to 100 mph on as its new president after a year-long the freeway with his wife on the hood and ■ Alameda County Fair, a Pleasan finally stopped in Pleasanton, is found men- dition since 1912, opens June 22 tally competent to stand trial. through July 10 with plans to gril ■ Alex Chin, a sixth-grader at Pleasanton pound hamburger, the largest ever. Middle School, hits his second hole-in-one ■ Pleasanton Unified School Distr at Las Positas Golf Course. budget without final state figures, w ■ Pleasanton Weekly is recognized by the million in cuts to programs and servi
2AMON %XPRESS LEASANTON 7EEKLY s 4RI6ALLEY 6IEWS s $ANVILLE %XPRESS s 3AN California Newspaper Publishers Association million in concessions negotiated with 2010 s A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE 0 HealthySTAYING Staying Healthy 2012 (CNPA), winning second place in the Public trict’s two unions; and $5.3 million in Service category among all state weekly including one-time state and federal f Our readers want to look, newspapers in its circulation category for its ■ Twenty-three people protesting th feel and be their very best. 2010 Holiday Fund campaign and the series ing lockout of Castlewood Country of stories that supported it. arrested for blocking Castlewood Market your business to 14,000 homes and (925) 600-0840 what organizers describe as an act businesses in Pleasanton. Call your ad representative MAY disobedience. GETTING ■ Pleasanton teen improv troupe, Creatures ■ Alameda County Supervisors IN SHAPE today to reserve your space in “Staying Healthy.” PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM What does it take to run a marathon or cycle 4 a century? PAGE of Impulse, is invited to perform in Teen proceed with boundary changes tha Page 12ÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly COVER STORY
place Pleasanton in District 4, which is AUGUST long vacant Vintage Hills shopping center. true to the historic character of the down- receiving represented by Supervisor Nate Miley, ■ Congregation Beth Emek names David town district. ssing the rather than Scott Haggerty’s District 1. ■ Valley Humane Society receives $175,000 Katz to serve as interim rabbi for two years as ■ After 10 years of moving from place to in donations after announcing it needs the board searches for a permanent rabbi. place, School of Imagination moves into its Pleasan- JULY $125,000 by the month’s end. Community new 12,000-square-foot permanent facility ■ Alameda County Fair breaks attendance businesses launch fundraisers to keep open SEPTEMBER in Dublin, which was custom-built by Dis- will spend records with a total of 452,746 fairgoers, up the nonprofit no-kill shelter. ■ Ten-year anniversary memorials of Sept. 11 covery Homes. er admit- 8% over last year, and well above the previ- ■ First Fast and Furious Fest is held on attacks are held at Fairgrounds and at Liver- ■ Councilman Jerry Thorne launches domestic ous record of 434,919 in 2009. Main Street with bicycle races that include more-Pleasanton Fire District headquarters. campaign to run for Pleasanton mayor in drive on ■ I-GATE opens its business hub in Liv- well-known pros cycling for an hour on a ■ Two teens are stabbed in altercation on the 2012 election, with a breakfast at the od. ermore as part of a regional effort to help 1-mile route in a circle around town, a fund- First Street near Village High School; 16-year- Fairgrounds. ict board entrepreneurs and businesses develop clean raiser for ALS. old is arrested and to be tried as an adult. ■ Cynthia L. Bryant, Pleasanton Poet Laure- arcel tax ■ Bibiane Bakery closes on Main Street, end- ate from 2005-07, is appointed to the posi- ajority. ing a five-year run as a main attraction in tion again, succeeding Deborah Grossman, Tully’s Plaza. whose two-year term has ended. ■ Mayor Jennifer Hosterman presents May- ■ Cheryl Cook-Kallio throws her hat in the ring to run for mayor in 2012. NOVEMBER ■ Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-18th) is charged with grand theft for allegedly leaving Union Square’s Neimann Marcus with $2,445 worth of merchandise. ■ Safeway opens new Lifestyle supermarket
on Bernal and Valley Avenue, the second Safeway in Pleasanton. ■ Crystal Bell is installed at Firehouse Arts Center on Railroad Avenue to represent the historic fire bell that once served at the old Fire Station No. 1. ■ City Council OKs 21,000-square-foot or’s Award to Bob and Joyce Shapiro for their Alzheimer care facility on a 1.7-acre site on longtime commitment to Pleasanton and its Sunol Boulevard. organizations. ■ Tri-Valley YMCA moves from Pleasanton ■ Pleasanton Unified School District Super- office on First Street to spacious new facili- Clockwise from upper left: Parcel tax organizer Tanya Ludden gets a hug after its defeat; Brandon intendent Parvin Ahmadi joins her coun- ties in Dublin and plans to offer classes and Lin, first ValleyCare baby born in 2011, with brother Kenshin; Dolores Bengtson and W. Ron Sutton terparts in Alameda County to take a stand services at both places. hat holds of World Walk to Wellness; Alex Chin hit second hole in one; new Police Chief David Spiller; Ernest against the federal No Child Left Behind Act ■ Pleasanton Weekly launches 2011 Holi- rojects Scherer III at parents’ funeral — he was convicted three years later for their murder; BART board because of its one-size-fits-all approach. day Fund to benefit nonprofit groups in the vice president John McPartland, director Pete Snyder cut ribbon at West Dublin/Pleasanton BART ■ Pleasanton is named a top city in Califor- community. nia in a ranking by the online review site, station; French Consul General awards Robert L. Vannatter with French Legion of Honor medal; DECEMBER rt L. Van- Army Specialist Jameson Lindskog. AreaVibes. n during ■ Protestors wearing yellow badges ask ■ Hometown Holiday Celebration on Dec. energy and efficient transportation systems. ■ Steve Carlson, 43, is arrested in Santa City Council to keep Wal-Mart from open- 3 draws a record number of 2,500 entries Walthers, ■ After spending $2 million to fight a Cruz, charged with the murder of 14-year- ing one of its Neighborhood Market stores and 25,000 fans. t Virginia decade-long lawsuit by Signature Proper- old Foothill High freshman Tina Faelz in in the former Nob Hill supermarket, citing ■ Pleasanton Public Library completes in- System, ties over the construction of the proposed 1984, when he was also a freshman. its low wages and lack of health care for stallation of new lighting program that saves g search. Neal Elementary School, Pleasanton Unified ■ After three years of planning, City Council employees. 46% in energy usage. nton tra- School District ends up with $350,000. OKs a broad-based Climate Action Plan that ■ Mt. Diablo State Park police and Contra ■ Tri-Valley Community Foundation pres- 2 to run ■ City OKs provisional plan to rezone 17 could make Pleasanton “one of the greenest Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies raid ents Pleasanton Weekly with its “Communi- ll a 777- separate sites totaling 105 acres for more than cities in California.” marijuana growing operation on Mount ty Champion” award for its annual Holiday 3,000 “affordable” high-density housing units. ■ Students in the Pleasanton school district Diablo, netting from $3 million-$5 million Fund program that raises money for local rict OKs ■ East Bay Regional Park District police re- score above both the state and county av- in plants. nonprofit organizations. with $3.5 cover about $1 million worth of marijuana erages in STAR test scores released for the ■ Mayor Jennifer Hosterman sidesteps con- ices; $1.7 plants growing in Las Trampas Regional Wil- 2010-11 school year. OCTOBER cern over appointing a possible mayoral h the dis- derness with an elaborate irrigation system ■ Domus reopens its kitchen and home ac- ■ Pleasanton’s oldest resident, Orville Night- candidate to the post of vice mayor for 2012 reserves, tapping the park’s water supply. cessories store at 652 Main St., which had ingale, turns 107 and celebrates at Ridge by agreeing with Councilman Jerry Thorne’s funds. ■ Valley Humane Society, after just moving remained vacant since Domus left in July View Commons. suggestion to rotate the post on a quarterly he ongo- into new $1.3 million facility, announces it is 2008. ■ Ground is broken for Stoneridge Creek basis. Councilwoman Cindy McGovern opts Club are out of money and may close within the next ■ District Attorney Nancy O’Malley honors retirement community on the Staples Ranch out of the rotation. Drive in 30 days, due to a confluence of declining Mothers with a Purpose for its work in fight- property. ■ School Board Member Joan Laursen is t of civil contributions and increased demand. ing prescription drug abuse. ■ Pleasanton Heritage Association gives its named president of the board for 2012, in a ■ Axis Community Health adds two pedi- ■ New Leaf Community Market from Santa first Architectural Heritage Award for New 3-2 vote by the trustees. Jeff Bowser is voted vote to atric examination rooms and more staff to Cruz announces plans to open a store with an Construction to Emil and Marjorie Oxsen clerk of the board, a position that usually at would increase its patient capacity. emphasis on organics and sustainability in the for their home on Peters Avenue for being leads to the presidency. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊU Page 13 ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR ON THE Happy Holidays TOWN or Thursday, at the library, 400 Old Author Visits Bernal Ave. This program is free, Holiday Open but registration is required; call GUJARATI KITCHEN (INDIAN) Jan 2nd 931-3400. AMERICAN Special... COOKBOOK LAUNCH Meet Bhanu FRUIT TREE PRUNING Learn the best Eddie Papa’s American FREE Meal! Hajratwala, author of “Gujarati Serving Kitchen,” at 1 p.m., Jan. 15, at 847 pruning techniques to maximize Hangout Buy one, BREAKFAST & LUNCH E. Angela St. The book has trea- your fruit harvest. Care, feed- get one FREE! sured family recipes starting from ing and pest control will also be 4889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Breakfast or lunch. s 0ATIO $INING s 4EAM "ANQUET !REA basic spices. This event is free, but covered. The free class is from 469-6266. Winner of The 0URCHASE ONE MEAL AT REGULAR PRICE reservations are required; call 846- 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, RECEIVE ND MEAL OF EQUAL OR LESSER s 2EHEARSAL $INNERS Pleasanton Weekly’s Reader and at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8, at VALUE &2%%WITH PURCHASE OF s #ATERING 3ERVICES 3521. Choice Awards for “Best American BEVERAGES $INE IN ONLY #ANNOT Western Garden Nursery, 2756 BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER Voted Best Diner/ Vineyard Ave. No registration is %XPIRES *ANUARY Food Restaurant” and “Best Coffee Shop Classes necessary. Call 462-1760 or visit Meal under $20,” Eddie Papa’s www.WesternGardenNursery.com. 484-0789 BEGINNERS INTERNET CLASSES American Hangout celebrates HIDDEN WORLDS 201 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton Pleasanton Public Library will host Travel into little the regional food and beverage Open 7 days a week, 7am-2pm a beginners internet class that will seen worlds; the macroscopic and cultures of America. Bring the See our online coupon...www.vicsallstar.com meet for a monthly four-class series microscopic universes where you’ll at 9 a.m., with a choice of Tuesday be in for some big surprises, from whole family to enjoy iconic dishes 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 21, from across the United States, at Alviso Adobe Community Park, Old World Hospitality, and hand 3465 Old Foothill Road. Cost is $3 for residents; $5 for non-residents. crafted artisan cocktails. Pre-registration is required; call www.eddiepapas.com. 931-3479. J MAPLE PRUNING BARBECUE APANESE Learn the best pruning techniques to make Red Smoke Grill your Japanese Maple look its best. Care, feeding and pest control will 4501 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, also be covered. The class is from 734-0307. Home of the Tri Tip 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, and Blue, Red Smoke Grill was and at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29, at Western Garden Nursery, 2756 Voted Reader’s Choice Best Vineyard Ave. Call 462-1760 or visit 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and www.WesternGardenNursery.com. 2011. Dine in or take out rotisserie 30 BEERS ON TAP! PIGMENT-MAKING AND CAVE- chicken, ribs, prawns, salads and PAINTING Learn to make pigments tri tip, or pulled pork sandwiches. from some of the materials nature provides from 11 a.m.-noon, Relax with a beer or a bottle of Saturday, Jan. 14, at Alviso Adobe wine. Visit www.redsmokegrill. Community Park, 3465 Old com. Foothill Road. Use the pigments to make cave paintings like those who BREWPUB/ALEHOUSE lived on this land before us. Cost is $5 for residents; $7 for non-res- The Hop Yard American idents. Pre-registration is required; Alehouse and Grill call 931-3479. 3015H Hopyard Road, CALL US FOR YOUR RESERVATIONS ROSE PRUNING Learn the basics 425-0099 Enjoy our holiday beers! of pruning bush, tree and climb- Pleasanton, 426-9600. s -AIN 3TREET $OWNTOWN 0LEASANTON ing roses. Care, feeding and pest Voted Best Watering Hole in www.FornoVecchio.com control will also be covered. This is Pleasanton, The Hop Yard offers a free class taught by Lita Gates of 30 craft beers on tap as well as Western Garden Nursery. The class 8 Consecutive is from 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, great food. The full-service menu Jan. 14, and 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 2011 Years! includes appetizers, salads and 15, at the nursery, 2756 Vineyard grilled fare that will bring you Ave. Call 462-1760 or visit www. WesternGardenNursery.com. back time and again. Banquet PLEASANTON SODOKU Sudoku is everywhere. facilities available. On the web (925) 426-9600 It’s in the newspapers, magazines, at www.hopyard.com. 3015-H Hopyard Road on-line, TV and cell phone games. Take a one time fun class to learn 470 Market Place, San Ramon, www.hopyard.com “how to” solve these brain teasers 277-9600. Featuring a giant from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8-foot projection screen for major sporting events, they also feature 30 beers on tap and a great grill. Go in for the beer, go back for the food. More at www.hopyard.com.
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11, at the Dublin Senior Center, WORK OUT FOR CANCER VICTIMS every month at Tri Valley Unity’s CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring items for deployed members of the 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Get a Tri Valley Trainer will host an Gathering Place, 7567 Amador for a loved one is challenging physi- armed forces. The group also spon- free paperback Sudoku game book Open House benefit from noon-5 Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Contact cally and emotionally. Join this sup- sors the Yellow Streamer program (while supplies last) after class. p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at Tri Valley Gayle at [email protected]. port group to explore resources on Main Street where streamers Cost is $1.25. Call 556-4511. Trainer, 3724 E. Stanley Blvd. and generate problem solving are displayed with the name, rank ST. INNOCENT ORTHODOX CHURCH Cost is $25. Proceeds benefit the ideas from 1-3 p.m., on the second and branch of service of Pleasanton Liturgy worship service is from Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Monday of every month, and from military personnel. Learn more at 10-11:30 a.m. every Sunday at St. Foundation. Attend any or all of 7-9 p.m. at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get www.pleasantonmilitaryfamilies. Clubs Innocent Orthodox Church, 1040 our group exercise classes, includ- the support you deserve at the org. BOOST YOUR CAREER AT Florence Rd., Livermore. ing yoga, boxing, zumba, cardio/ Senior Support Program of the Tri- TOASTMASTERS Grow profes- STEPPING STONES ON YOUR GRIEF strength/pilates). Call 413-2268 or SUNDAY SCHOOL Faith Chapel Valley. Call 931-5389. sionally at Chamber Chatters, a JOURNEY The death of a loved one visit http://trivalleytrainer.com. Assembly of God, 6656 Alisal St., Toastmasters club that meets from CLUTTERLESS SELF HELP GROUP is unlike any other loss. Join a bi- offers Sunday School for all ages at noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Overwhelmed by clutter? Learn monthly support group “Stepping 9:15 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m.; Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, how to deal with it by attending Stones on Your Grief Journey” at and Children’s Church at 11:15 777 Peters Ave. Toastmasters Health this support group, which meets 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Dec. 8 and a.m. Women’s Bible study takes International is a nonprofit edu- DEVIL MOUNTAIN OCD SUPPORT from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday 22, Jan. 12 and 26, Feb. 9 and 23, place 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. cational organization that teaches AND INFORMATION Beginning after at St. Mary & St. John Coptic and March 8 and 22, at St. Elizabeth Call 846-8650 for weekly programs. public speaking and leadership the first of the year, this group Orthodox Church, 4300 Mirador Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge skills. Visit www.chamberchatters. will meet monthly for parents and WEEKLY LDS BIBLE STUDY Church Dr., Rm. 7. Call 200-1943 or visit Dr. No pre-registration is neces- wordpress.com/. adults who have or have a family of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints www.clutterless.org. sary. These sessions are open to all, member dealing with OCD from hosts a weekly bible study from regardless of religious affiliation. Call RING IN 2012 WITH YOUR GNON DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR Depression 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19. 7:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Mary Hagerty at 846-5377. SISTERS! Celebrate 2012 at a Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, Discussion will center on proper the church, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. special GNON “New Years” event is a support group for people who TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR diagnosis, finding help and the Refreshments served. For informa- hosted by Comerica Bank from live with depression, bipolar and FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS AND ALL use of CBT, ERP and medications. tion, call 305-9468. 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, at other disabilities. They can help FORMS OF ARTHRITIS This group Similar issues such as BDD, skin the bank, 600 Main St. Enjoy great each other navigate the ups and meets from 6:30-8 p.m., on the picking, will be discussed. For infor- food, drinks and networking. Cost downs of life! A place where you fourth Monday of every month, mation, call 648-4800 or visit www. is $10 for members; $15 for non- Sports can be yourself and feel safe. The at the Groves at Dublin Ranch in behaviorquest.com. members. Reservations are due by MORNING GROUP RIDE - CYCLING group meets from 7:15-8:45 p.m. the Clubhouse, 3115 Finnian Way, Jan. 10 to [email protected]. A group ride starts at 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday, at St. Claire’s Dublin. It hosts special speakers every Saturday from Cycle Pros Bike Episcopal Church, Classroom 1, like doctors or specialists. For more Kids & Teens Shop, 728 Main St., meeting in the 3350 Hopyard Rd., although it is information, call JoAnne at 875- Exhibits M.O.M.’S READING TIME parking lot. The ride breaks into not affiliated with the church. No 0960. Preschoolers and their parents groups based on skill and distance. charge for meetings. Call 462-6415 ‘ELOQUENCE IN PRINTMAKING’ are invited to meet from 10-11 The regular ride usually covers or visit www.dbsalliance.org/pleas- Firehouse Arts Center’s Harrington a.m. the second Wednesday of the 25-40 miles at speeds of 14-18 anton. Gallery will host the Blue Bay Volunteering month at Museum On Main, 603 mph. The long ride covers 35-60 Press exhibit, “Eloquence in EAST BAY ESSENTIAL TREMOR AMERICAN RED CROSS The Main St. Museum On Main intro- miles at a brisker pace. Routes vary Printmaking,” from Jan. 19-Feb. 18, SUPPORT GROUP If you have recent- American Red Cross will be holding duces your preschooler to books each week. On Sundays mornings at the gallery, 4444 Railroad Ave. ly been diagnosed with ET or would volunteer orientations at 5 p.m., and activities about the unique there is a group ride for everyone, exhibit will include several styles of like to learn more about this com- Friday, Jan. 20, at the Pleasanton people, places, and events in our same time, same place, broken printmaking, etching, monotype, mon movement disorder in a safe Blood Donation Center, 5556-B community. Call 462-2766 or visit down into levels based on ability and woodblock on such surfaces and supportive environment, please Springdale Ave. Call Tami at 408- www.museumonmain.org. and distance. Call 400-4336 or visit as handmade paper, canvas, and join us from 10 a.m.-noon on the 577-2006 or email wethernt@usa. www.thecyclepros.com. more. There will be an artists’ SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT Pleasanton third Saturday of each month, in redcross.org reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Public Library will host a children’s TEAM IN TRAINING INFO MEETING the Blackhawk A and B conference BLOOD DRIVE The American Red Thursday, Jan. 19. Admission to winter vacation Scrabble tourna- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s rooms at San Ramon Regional Cross is holding a public blood both the reception and exhibit is ment with check-in at 10 a.m., Team In Training (TNT), the larg- Medical Center, 6001 Norris drive from noon-6 p.m., Tuesday, free, but donations are appreciat- Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the library, 400 est and most successful endurance Canyon Rd. For more information, Jan. 17 at Emma C. Smith ed. The gallery is open from noon-5 Old Bernal Ave. Kids in grades sports training and fundraising pro- view their blog at www.eastbayet. Elementary School, School Library, p.m., Wednesday-Friday; and 11 3-8 will have the opportunity to gram, will inspire and support you com or call 487-5706 or email 391 Ontario Dr., Livermore. Use a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday; and for one match wits and words with their to achieve your goal of an endur- [email protected]. sponsor code TeamKC when sched- hour prior to each Firehouse Arts peers in a series of games. Winners ance event. Attend a meeting from HOPE HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT uling an appointment. Call 800- Center performance and during with the highest overall scores in 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, at GROUPS Hope Hospice offers on- 733-2767 or visit www.redcross- intermission. Call 931-4849 or visit each age group will be awarded Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 going grief support services for blood.org. www.firehousearts.org. prizes donated by local merchants. Case Ave. Call 800-78-TRAIN or adults, teens and children includ- Preregistration is required in one of visit www.teamintraining.org/sf. BLOOD DRIVE The American Red ing a Transitions Support Group; two groups: grades 3-5 and grades Cross is holding a public blood Tragic Loss Support Group; individ- 6-8. There will be a maximum of drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Fundraisers ualized grief support; caregiver sup- 24 players per group. Additional Jan. 20, at Uncle Credit Union, BOY SCOUT CHRISTMAS TREE Support port; on-site support for schools; rounds will be played before and 2100 Las Positas Ct., Livermore. PICKUP The Pleasanton Boy Scout youth organizations and the work- after a lunch break with the tourna- Look for the American Red Cross Troop 941 and Crew 940 Boy place; community support services; ment concluding no later than 4:30 Groups Bus. Use sponsor code Uncle925 Scout Troop 941 and Crew 940 a resource library; and more. For p.m. Call 931-3400, ext. 8. BEYOND TREATMENT BREAST when scheduling an appointment. will conduct their annual Christmas more information or to register, call CANCER This group provides a Call 800-733-2767 or visit www. Tree Pickup fundraiser from 8 829-8770. safe place to express and share redcrossblood.org. a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, thoughts, concerns and experi- INTEGRATED MIND AND BODY GRIEF from addresses in Pleasanton only. Political Notes LIONESS SEEK NEW MEMBERS The ences of living with the uncertainty SUPPORT This comprehensive set Register by Jan. 5 at http://tree- TRI-VALLEY REPUBLICAN WOMEN Livermore Lioness Club welcomes after treatment for breast cancer, of grief support services is offered pickup.troop941.org; or call 399- FEDERATED This club will meet for new members at its regular monthly the physical effects and problems at the Hope Hospice Grief Support 1377. Trees must be in driveways dinner at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, meeting on the first Tuesday of each related to intimacy, marriage, Center from 5-7 p.m. on the first by 8 a.m. with stands removed. Jan. 12, at Cattlemen’s, 2882 Kitty month, at 6:30 p.m. A $2 to $5 reproduction and employment. and third Tuesday of each month Donations are not required but Hawk Road, Livermore. Guest donation is requested. Participating The group meets from 6-8 p.m. the at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., suggested at $5 for trees 6 feet or speaker will be Roseanne from the in the many activities of the group fourth Thursday of the month at Ste. 100., Dublin. Services include under; $10 for larger trees; add $10 Northern Division of Republican is a great way to meet local people. ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan various forms of gentle touch as for flocked trees. Pleasanton. Women Federated. Cost is $26 for The Lioness are a service club which Comer Cancer Resource Center, well as guided imagery, meditation members; $30 for non-members. helps many worthy causes in our CRAB FEED Pleasanton Knights of 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite and stress management. Restore E-mail [email protected]. community. Call 443-4543. Columbus is having its 43rd annual #270. The group is facilitated by the energy depleted by grief. No Crab Feed from 5-11:30 p.m., Mary Prishtina, RN, and Estee charge. Call 829-8770 or visit www. SHARE THE GIFT OF READING Saturday, Jan. 21, at St. Augustine Goren, MFT. Call 399-1177. hopehospice.com. Change a Life! Become a tutor. Church Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. The Spiritual Pleasanton Library’s Project Read BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PLEASANTON MILITARY FAMILIES proceeds are used to benefit the REIKI GROUP The Japanese sys- needs volunteer tutors to help The American Cancer Society SUPPORT GROUP Formed in 2003 church and community through tems of Reiki is a spiritual practice adults with English skills. New vol- Breast Cancer Support group meets this group provides support and the activities of the Knights of which uses meditation, chant- unteer tutor training from 1-4 p.m., from 7:30-9 p.m. on the second comfort to the Pleasanton families Columbus. Tickets are $40. Steak ing, visualizations, and hands-on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Pleasanton and fourth Tuesday of every month whose loved ones are deployed in tickets available for non-crab eat- energy group work so that you can Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. at LifeStyleRx, 1111 E. Stanley the combat zones of Afghanistan ers. There will be a silent auction. connect to their true nature. No Tutors need to be at least 18 years Blvd., Livermore. Call 833-2784 or and Iraq. The group has monthly Call Brad Schieferstein at 846-7181 prior Reiki experience is necessary. old, fluent in American English, but visit www.valleycare.com. 7:30-9 meetings and other events such as or e-mail [email protected]. Classes are from 10-11:45 a.m. not necessarily a native speaker. Call p.m. Free “pack outs” of comfort and care on the first and third Saturdays of 931-3405. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊU Page 15 Holiday Fund 2011 donors
Since the launch of the 2011 Steven & Merry Dalcino ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Blaise Lofland ...... 100 Chris & Cecile Seams ...... ** Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund, Barbara Daniels...... ** Cameron & Jill Lorentz ...... ** Howard & Emilie Seebach ...... 100 418 donors have contributed The Darrin Family ...... 100 Lloyd & Kathie Lortz ...... ** The Seoni Family ...... ** $132,930.40 to the fund, which Mr. & Mrs. Randall & Elizabeth John & Lisa Loundagin ...... 50 John & Barbara Severini ...... 250 includes $50,000 that was matched Davidson ...... 250 Mr. Walt Lupeika CPA ...... 100 Sonal & Ajay Shah ...... ** by the Tri-Valley Community Rick & Susie Decker ...... 100 Thirza Lysakowski ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Shaw ...... 100 Foundation. 60 anonymous donors Richard & Judith Del Tredici ...... ** Lynn MacFarland ...... ** Larry & Carol Shaw ...... ** Alice Desrosiers ...... 100 Earl & Dorothy Maddox ...... ** Sheng & Tien Shen ...... 100 have given $9,815 of that total. The Sean, Joy, Bryn & Paige Doyle...... 75 Mr. & Mrs. Albert Malatesta ...... 100 Charles & Mary Shoemaker ...... 500 donation form is available online Michael & Suzanne Dutra ...... 100 Karen J. Mannering ...... ** John Shurtleff ...... 100 at pleasantonweekly.com/holiday_ The Eberle Family ...... 100 The Markel Ohana ...... 500 Mr. & Mrs. Joe Silva ...... ** fund/ Paul & Lorraine Ebright ...... 100 Ken & Carla Marschall ...... 100 Robert Silva ...... 100 Jack & Donna Edwards ...... 100 SSgt John H. Marshall ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Simon ...... ** Individuals Bob & Marianne Eisberg ...... ** Doug & Raeia Marshall ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Spangler ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. William Adams ...... 100 The Falls Family ...... ** Mrs. Violet Masini ...... 50 Mrs. Linda Spiegel ...... ** Jonathan & Janet Allen ...... ** Kay Fogarty ...... ** Ken & Barbara McDonald ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Stack ...... ** Ron & Kathy Anderson ...... 350 Bill & Maggie Foley ...... ** Miyoshi & Briana McGee ...... 50 Mike & Kerry Jo Stephan...... 100 Steve & Cris Annen ...... 100 Michael, Ana & Nicole Fong ...... 250 Joseph, Christine & Mia Mr. & Mrs. Duane & Donna Mark & Amy Arola ...... 250 Mike & Ilene Forman ...... 200 McGovern ...... ** Stevens ...... ** Lou & Susan Astbury ...... 100 Tom Fox ...... ** Steve & Kathy McNichols ...... 500 Mr. & Mrs. John & Kay Stewart ....** Andrew Bailey & Lauren Purcell 1000 Richard & Gloria Fredette ...... ** Greg & Peg Meagher ...... ** Ms. Nancy Storch ...... ** Bryan & Kim Baptist ...... 250 Friends of Joan ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Meisnner ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Harold Swanson ...... ** Phil & Kate Barker ...... 100 Dave & Roz Gamble...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Howard Mendenhall ..** Ms. Deborah Sweeley ...... ** Rick & Dawn Barraza ...... 200 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Geasa ...... 200 Todd & Mindy Miller ...... 250 Robert & Carole Sygiel ...... 100 Phoebe Bell ...... 250 Andrew & Xiaopei Gelb ...... ** Rodger, Laura & Stehanie Miller ...50 Chida, Priya & Rishab ...... 100 Chris & Glenda Beratlis ...... 500 Dennis & Sylvia Glafkides ...... ** John & Nancy Moffat ...... ** Jerry & Sandi Thorne ...... ** The Bernardi Family ...... 200 Mr. & Mrs. John Glavin ...... ** Sharron Morrison ...... 25 The Thorson Family ...... ** Robert & Paula Bielby ...... 100 Roy & D’Aun Goble ...... 100 Jeff & Kathy Narum ...... 100 Ms. Deborah Tomlin ...... ** Jan & Jeb Bing ...... 200 Frank & Connie Gouveia ...... ** Tim & Robin Neal ...... 100 Jim & Debbie Tracy ...... ** Doug & Beverly Boff ...... ** Michael & Deborah Grossman .....** Steve & Kaaren Northup ...... 250 Mr. & Mrs. Jerry & Toni Ulrich ...... ** Ron & Teresa Borchard ...... 260.40 Ms. Carol Guarnaccia ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph O’Brien ...... ** Mike & Christie Underwood ...... 100 Bob & Beth Borchers ...... ** Hank & Corrine Hansen ...... 150 Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neill ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. M. Van Dreser ...... ** Bert & Dee Brook ...... 200 Roger & Brenda Harris ...... ** Dr. Iqbal Omarali & Dr. Tasneem Mr. & Mrs. Carlo Vecchiarelli .....100 Ryan Brown & Julie Harryman ...... 75 Bob & Betsy Harris ...... 400 Bader-Omarali ...... ** The Verkuilen Family ...... 100 Rod, Christina, Alyssa & Danielle Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Haynes ...... ** Norm & Joyce Pacheco ...... ** Phillip & Kathi Vermont ...... ** Browning ...... 100 Tim & Sharyn Henshaw ...... ** Bruce & Debra Parelskin ...... 100 Peter & Michelle Weeks ...... ** Dean Buchenauer ...... 100 Mike Herman ...... ** Bill & Peggy Paris ...... ** Barry & Ann Weiss ...... 100 Jamie & Luann Buna ...... ** Ms. Jourdin Hermann ...... ** Amy Pauly ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Wenig ...... 100 Tim & Teri Bush ...... ** Mrs. Janice Hermann ...... ** Jennifer & Brian Pearce ...... ** Mr. Bob Williams ...... 500 Jack & Shirley Butler ...... ** Ed & Holly Heuer...... ** Nancy Pennell ...... ** Kristen Winslow ...... ** The Caldwell Family ...... 20 Paul & Ann Hill ...... ** James Brice & Carole Peterson .....** Robert & Joyce Wong ...... 1600 Frank & Muriel Capilla ...... ** Retired PUSD School Secretaries Bob & Orley Philcox ...... 500 Bill Woodruff ...... 100 Mrs. Terry Messick-Cass & Mr. Barry “Lunch Bunch” ...... ** John & Sharon Piekarski ...... 100 Randy & Emily Yim ...... 100 Cass ...... 100 Bill & Fran Hirst ...... ** John & Roxanne Plotts ...... ** David & Mary Young ...... ** Miguel & Julie Castillo...... ** Garrett & Angela Holmes ...... 50 Andy & Valerie Poryes ...... ** Mr. Richard Yue ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. R. Chagnon ...... ** Ron Horton & Cathy Medich .....100 Kevin & Cindy Powers ...... ** Mike & Diana Champlin ...... 500 Fred & Joan Hottinger ...... ** Alan & Jean Purves...... ** Businesses & Organizations Herbert & Stella Chang ...... ** Kay & Charles Huff ...... ** Marc & Becky Randall ...... 250 7 Springs Properties ...... 300 Teddy & Bunny Chang ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. D. Ronald Hyde ...... ** Thomas Rasmus ...... 25 Advanced Security Engineering ...200 S. Chase ...... ** Raymond James ...... 200 Don & Ann Rathjen ...... ** Businesses located in Civic Center Mrs. Merlyn Chesnut ...... ** Kelly & Gail James ...... 25 Mike & Lori Rice ...... ** Station ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Ciccarello ...... ** Bobby Jensen ...... 250 The Richwood Family ...... 100 California Self - Defense John & Gretchen Clatworthy ...... ** Rudy & Marge Johnson ...... 100 The Ristow Family ...... ** Consultants ...... ** The Clawges Family ...... 100 Gene & Linda Johnson ...... 100 Ms. Rita Rollar ...... 100 Chamberlin Associates ...... ** Pauline Coe ...... ** Don & Jean Kallenberg ...... ** Robert & Kathleen Russman ...... ** DeBernardi Development The Coffee Guys at Vic’s ...... 160 Kem & Renee Kantor ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ruvalcaba ...... 300 Construction & Remodeling ...... ** Alan & Carol Cohen...... 500 Dick & Peggy Karn ...... ** Kevin & Sandra Ryan ...... 100 Destinations Unlimited Travel Chris & Linda Coleman ...... 500 Jim & Elaine Keysor ...... 300 Douglas & Mary Safreno ...... ** Agency ...... ** Joe & Sue Compton ...... 200 Betty Kirvan ...... 100 Swati & Manoj Samel ...... ** Dublin Tool & Manufacturing ....100 Cheryl Cook-Kallio & John Kallio ..100 Jim & Pat Kohnen ...... 100 Ron & Marlene Sanberg ...... ** G.A.B. Investigations ...... 100 The Craig Family ...... 250 Mr. & Mrs. David Kratky ...... ** John & Sheila Sanches...... ** Hacienda Bunco Group ...... 75 Rick Crawford & Ronda Hruby ...100 Brad & Jessica LaLuzerne...... 500 The Sborov Family ...... ** High Tech Connect ...... 1000 Mr. Dave Cryer ...... ** Gary & Mary Lazarotti ...... ** Tim & Belinda Schultz...... 100 Karen Morliengo, MFT ...... 75 Isabel Curry ...... **
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Law Office of Christopher Mary L. Erickson from Al Copher ..50 Jo Chapple ...... 100 Lola Palladino from Mr. & Mrs. Schlies...... 250 Dave Hare ...... 250 Nicholas Daniel Lesser from Bruce & R. Barsanti ...... 100 Life Science Writing Services ...... ** Eva, Adeline, Roy & Archie ...... 100 Kathleen Lesser ...... ** Grandpa Ray from Jeff Ulatoski.. 150 Livermore - Amador Valley Legal Doris T. Walberg from Todd & John A. Silva from Manuel & Grandpa Tom from Kevin & Annie Prof. Assn...... 100 Brenda Walberg ...... 100 Catherine Silva ...... ** Sjodahl ...... 150 Mission Pipe Cigar Shop ...... 75 Mom - Mae Yip from Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Norm Bottorff from Dory Carol Kimberling from Bob & Marie P-Town Push Rods (Pleasanton Car Oh ...... ** Bottorff ...... 100 Smochko ...... ** Club) ...... 1000 Lillian Cassani from Mike & Kris Dick Waldron from Virginia Owen Saupe from Rebecca Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Harnett ...... 100 Waldron...... ** Saupe ...... ** Board of Directors ...... 100 Allan Hillman, Randy & Margie War- Diane Burgard from Bill & Carolyn Fred Baker from Mary Ellen Pleasanton Fairways Ladies Golf ner & David & Marian Hillman Lincoln ...... ** Baker ...... 100 Club ...... 150 from Sharon Hillman ...... 150 Sarah Anne Lees from Donald & Judy Doris Cink & Charles Glass from Pleasanton Pet Sitting ...... 75 John A. Mavridis ...... ** Person ...... ** Vern & Tracy Cink...... ** Ponderosa Homes ...... ** Gam & Papa Abbott from The Casey Bill Haraughty from Anita Sandy English from Jeff English ..100 Randick, O’Dea & Tooliatos, Family ...... ** Haraughty ...... 25 Our Parents from Don & Bonni Attorneys at Law ...... ** Karl K. Witze ...... 500 Howard Hill from Sally Hill ...... 100 Reid ...... 100 Scott - Anderson Associates ...... 250 Jameson Lindskog, Specialist U.S. Carol Bedell from Lonnie & Aelene Ray & Stella Gatlin and Henry & Sue Evans Photography ...... 100 Army from Chris & Marty Chase...... ** Lynne Corrigan from Harold, Gena The Bookies ...... 110 Miller ...... 100 Michael & June Carboni from & Wayne Gatlin ...... ** The Pleasanton - Livermore Junior Brian Martin Love Kathy & Tricia ...** Richard & Nancy Shockley ...... 100 Karen Elsnab, Tom Elsnab & Chuck Women’s Club ...... 300 Tony and Jennie Paradiso from Charles J. Sebahar Jr. & Charles J. Volonte from Jon & Linda The Tuesday Bridge Ladies ...... 135 Dorene Paradiso-Carroll ...... ** Sebahar Sr. from Karen L. Elsnab ...... 150 Tim McGuire Team - Alain Pinel Roselle Grimes, Verna Plummer & Sebahar ...... 100 Gene O’Brien from the Wednesday Realtors ...... 500 Evelyn Schrick from The Grimes Bill & Alice Marsh from Bill & Audrey Tennis Gals ...... ** Time 4 Order - Professional Family ...... ** Sears ...... ** Ruth De Freece from Joe & Janice Organizing ...... 100 Kenneth & Althea McGill from Helene Castro ...... ** Biggs ...... ** Uncle Credit Union ...... 250 Marsha & RJ Grimes ...... ** Keith Mountford ...... ** Maurice S. Smith from Carol Mary May from Michael M. May 300 Burt Sperbek ...... ** Smith ...... 100 In Honor of Joe & Doris Antonini from John & Gene Strom, Keith Strom, William Eleanor Gibson from Lori & Rick Valley Care Lactation Services from Carolyn Cardinalli ...... 500 Kolb & Donna Kolb-Miller from Schussel ...... 250 the Manthas ...... ** Judy Perko from Bob Perko ...... 100 Carol Kolb-Strom ...... 400 Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Morgan, Sr. Frank Louwaert from Jeff & Debi Dad - Shigeru Yamamoto from Bruce Kathy Capitini from John from Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Morgan, Zentner ...... ** & Cindy Yamamoto ...... ** Capitani ...... 500 Jr...... ** Our “5” Grands from Richard & Robert Kilpatrick from Dorothy Kil- Ernie Bridges from The Bridges Gwen Spicka ...... ** patrick ...... ** Family ...... ** As a Gift for Ace & Esher Simone from Melvin & Grandpa John Morley & Nonno Ron Silva from Nancy Silva ...... ** Ross & Sheri Kapp from Jim & Diane Barbara Wilmore ...... 100 Richard Prima from Frank & Marie Sally Jorgenson from Terry & Judy Brittain ...... ** Ed Kinney Community Patriots from Morley ...... ** Scavone ...... ** Aileen Kapp from Jim & Diane Accusplit Activity Wellness Tony Prima from Teresa & Dan Jim Dahl from Terry & Judy Brittain ...... ** Team ...... 200 Morley ...... ** Scavone ...... ** Dave & Kris Snyder from Jim & Diane Valley Humane Society from Phillip Rob Meierding from Suzanne Jim Carlson from Lee & Clare Brittain ...... ** & Kathi Vermont ...... ** Meierding ...... 200 Carlson ...... ** Jim & Diane Brittain from Ross & Katy, Kamy, Krissy & Landon from Robert D. Williams from Mavis E. Dan Gabor from Ann Gabor ...... 150 Sheri Kapp ...... ** Wes & Jean Felton ...... 250 Williams ...... 100 Our Parents from Wayne & Anne Aileen Kapp from Ross & Sheri Jana Grant from Steve & Jori Our Moms from Bob & Sandy Emery ...... ** Kapp ...... ** Grant ...... 100 Holmes ...... ** Marilyn Bowe from James Bowe ...** Dave & Kris Snyder from Ross & My Grandchildren from Doris Jack Emmons from Margery My Brothers from Ardis Sheri Kapp ...... ** Slater ...... 25 Connor ...... 99 Messinger ...... ** Dan & Lou Lincoln from Kevin & James C. & Holly P. Oswalt from Don Foreman from Marilyn Hank Gomez from Dorothy, Frank & Barbara Brooks ...... ** Walter & Beverly Oswalt ...... 50 Foreman ...... 100 Debra Gomez ...... 150 Jeri Steiger from Dave & Kris COP/ASD & CMO from Julie Jim Brennan, Wayne Emmett and Dody Guasco from The Swain Snyder ...... ** Yuan-Miu ...... 1200 Don Emmett from George & Family ...... 250 Aileen Kapp from Dave & Kris Daggett Children & Grandchildren Jeanne Emmett ...... ** Richard Brierly from Stepanie Brierly Snyder ...... ** from Tom & Barbara Daggett ....** Pearl St. Pierre from John & Julie England ...... 100 Jim & Diane Brittain from Dave & Kris Snyder ...... ** In Memory of Finegan ...... 300 Rick Aguiar from Nancy Aguiar Roger Dabney, Hank Gomez, Ed Fargis ...... ** Ross & Sheri Kapp from Dave & Kris Betty Patrick from Charles & Joan Snyder ...... ** Brown ...... ** Kinney, Gene O’Brien, George Spi- Harold & Michael Consedine .....100 lotolous & Dee Wilson from Ken Donald D. Reid from George & Margery Wagner from Terry & Al Our Mom Lora from Lada & Dmitriy Exner...... ** Kosarikov ...... ** Mercer ...... 300 Susan Reid ...... 100 Juanita Haugen & Mary Ann Butler Michael Gable from The Michelotti Alexander Xie from Shibin Xie and Mike, Matt & Diane from Jerry & Lan Du ...... 50 Josine Pentin ...... 100 from The Bob Group ...... ** Family ...... 100 Janet Reichlin from Mike, Lori & Our Fallen Military Heroes from The Richard Marshall from Sandra **The asterisk designates that the donor did not Michael Reichlin ...... 500 Gualandri Family ...... 150 Holliday ...... 100 want to publish the amount of the gift.
Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊU Page 17 PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES TriValley Life IN OUR COMMUNITY
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE VALLEY — MUSIC, THEATER, ART, MOVIES AND MORE
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Miss Pleasanton Danielle Alvari is headed for Palm Springs next week to compete by DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI for Miss California, USA 2012. “I’ve done cheerleading and dance, and I’m primed More than to do this type of thing,” she said. sparkly crowns Miss Pleasanton heads for state pageant in Miss USA contest
oothill High 2010 grad Danielle last year, based on a 30-second speech, I’ve done cheerleading and dance, and I’m intend to address this issue by speaking at Alvari, aka Miss Pleasanton, will Alvari wanted to give it another go. She’d primed to do this type of thing.” some of the elementary schools in Pleasanton, represent her city and the Bay Area aged out of that contest so decided to enter Alvari, a sophomore at Las Positas College, encouraging kids to get active,” she said. next week in a pageant being held Miss California, USA. She was chosen Miss believes in giving back to her community. Alvari was a member of the Foothill Cheer in Palm Springs to choose Miss Pleasanton after an application process that She volunteers for the Livermore READ Proj- Squad that went to national championships FCalifornia, USA 2012. The winner will go included a series of interviews. ect, tutoring non-native English speakers in 2008. She also earned varsity letters in on to compete in Donald Trump’s Miss USA “The interviews get addicting,” she said, one on one. She’s an ardent supporter of the swimming, track and field, and wrestling. pageant in April. noting that many young women continue to American Red Cross and has donated blood “As I am a highly competitive person by “I participated in my very first pageant enter one pageant after another. every 60 days since she turned 16. nature, without question I want to compete this past year and I have quickly developed a “Although I don’t know if you’d consider “My platform, should I win Miss California, with the best. So here I am, competing for the competitive spirit for them,” said Alvari, 19. me an addict yet,” she added with a laugh. USA, is one that is of vital importance: obesity. title of Miss California, USA 2012,” she said. “I have discovered that pageants are, as I had The Miss California, USA contest includes It’s becoming an epidemic,” Alvari said. Alvari has lived here all her life and attend- hoped, more than glamorous dresses and interviews, and swimsuit and evening gown She is especially concerned about over- ed Fairlands Elementary and Hart Middle sparkly crowns. judging, all judged on character, poise, confi- weight trends in children. School. She plans to transfer to a four-year “They celebrate incredibly talented young dence and personality. In the swimsuit portion, “Girls in the contest said they used to be university in September, possibly UCLA or women — real girls, real role models — who the judges will look for physical fitness. Miss overweight but I never had that problem,” the University of Texas, to major in com- are truly assets to their families, friends and USA goes on to compete for Miss Universe. she said, explaining that her concern stems munications. She’s considering a minor in their communities.” “When people hear about this they think I’m from her mother being a dietician and her political science. After coming in 12th out of 160 contes- this crazy pageant girl,” Alvari said, “but there’s father being athletic. “It’s an honor for me to represent my tants in the Miss Teenage California pageant something to be said for having this experience. “After the Miss California USA pageant, I hometown of Pleasanton,” she added. N Page 18ÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Livermore Valley Opera Out About —Concerts, Film & Live Music
celebrates 20th anniversary ‘THE LAST FIVE YEARS’ Pacific EARLY ELVIS PRESLEY TRIBUTE Coast Repertory Theatre Jim Anderson will perform early Festivities to include dinner, performance by divas and divos (PCRT) will present Jason hits from Elvis Presley such as Robert Brown’s “The Last Five ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, ‘Hound Livermore Valley Opera will host turing valuable Years” at 8 p.m., Jan. 20-21 Dog’, ‘Don’t Be Cruel’, ‘Jailhouse its grandest celebration ever in luxury items and 27-28; and at 2 p.m., Jan. Rock’ and more at 8 p.m., honor of its 20th anniversary sea- such as a private 22 and 29, at the Firehouse Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Firehouse son with an evening of dinner, and airplane tour Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. a one-of-a kind performance by around the Bay Ave. Tickets are $18, $29 and Tickets are $15, $20 and $25 for leading divas and divos of favorite and a one-week $33 for adults; $17, $24 and adults, $20 for seniors, and $12 arias. The event will be held at 5 condominium $29 for seniors and children. for children. Call 931-4848 or p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, at Ruby stay in Santa Call 931-4848 or visit www. visit www.firehousearts.org. Hill Golf Club. Fe with tickets firehousearts.org. G WILD, GO BIRDING! “This exclusive event promises to Zheng Cao Marie Plette Erie Mills to the Santa Fe O Come be a unique experience, especially Opera. DAVID LANZ Firehouse Arts bird watching at the Alviso for those who take the opportunity Cao is a regular guest of leading “We have a wonderful evening Center will host the return Adobe Community Park and to dine with a diva or divo at spe- companies here and abroad includ- planned,” Wells said. “Ruby Hill of Grammy-nominated com- learn some birding basics from cial celebrity tables,” said Elizabeth ing the San Francisco Opera. Plette has been great to work with in poser David Lanz at 8 p.m., 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15, at Wells, Livermore Valley Opera’s ex- is a Metropolitan Opera artist ac- planning the event, and thanks Saturday, Jan. 14, at the cen- the park, 3465 Old Foothill ecutive director. “One of the celeb- claimed in the major international to our ‘Donor Divas’ Susan Du- ter, 4444 Railroad Ave. Tickets Road. Make your own bird rity tables is already sold out.” opera houses for her portrayals of Pree, Pamela Philbert and Henri- are $18, $20 and $22 for book and bird house and dis- The nonprofit Livermore Valley Cio-Cio San in “Madama Butterfly” etta Fankhauser, we can offer our adults; $22 for seniors; and cover the fun sport of birding! Opera was founded in 1992, and and the Countess in “Le noze di guests an elegant evening.” N $12 for children. Call 931- Cost is $3 for residents; $5 for presents fully staged operas in the Figaro.” Mills is an internation- 4848 or visit www.davidlanz. non-residents. Pre-registration is spring and fall at the Bankhead ally recognized Metropolitan Opera com or www.firehousearts.org. required; call 931-3479. Theater in Livermore. The opera artist and Livermore Valley Opera Tickets and unique company combines the talents of Advisory Council member. dining experiences professional musicians, stage di- Divos will include baritone Eu- ■ Dine with a Diva or Divo: $175 rectors, principal singers and de- gene Brancoveanu, the lead in the per person (limited availability) signers with the dedication and opera company’s “Don Giovanni,” ■ Reserved priority table seating practical abilities of volunteers and tenor David Gustafson, who with signage for eight, 10 or 12 The Bookstore filling such critical roles as board will sing the lead in the March pro- guests at $140 per person Used Books • Gift Items members, chorus, stage crew and duction of “Tosca.” ■ Open seating for $130 per set builders. All five performers will be part of person The celebration Jan. 28 will begin the Dine with a Diva or Dine with a with champagne and a concert of Divo option. To order tickets (by 5 p.m. Jan. 27) 20% OFF music performed by three leading After the concert, guests will ■ Visit www.livermorevalley- divas singing arias from the world’s enjoy a three-course dinner and All Book Purchases opera.com Cannot be combined with store credit. most well-known operas. Special Livermore wines in the elegant ■ Contact Stephanie Petermeier guest artists are mezzo-soprano Ruby Hill Ballroom. The evening Coupon must be presented at purchase. at stephaniep@livermorevalley- One coupon per person. Exp 1-31-12 Zheng Cao, soprano Marie Plette, culminates with a brief live auction opera.com or call 462-6964 and coloratura soprano Erie Mills. hosted by KKIQ’s Faith Alpher fea- Seniors and Teachers 15% discount www.thebookstorepleasanton.com 925-426-8255 2911 Hopyard, Pleasanton (next to Gene’s Fine Foods)
January is pruning month at Western Garden Nursery Freshen up on your pruning skills by attending one of our free pruning classes in January. Care, feeding and pest control will also be covered. All Classes are free. Saturday classes start at 10 am. Sunday classes start at 1 pm. Door prizes and special discounts. Bring a friend! January 7 & 8 Fruit tree pruning January 14 &15 Roses January 28 & 29 Japanese Maples Honey tasting after each class. Christmas for all “Every child deserves a little Christmas,” said the volunteers at the Fountain Christian Fellowship Church on Ston- eridge Drive. To make this happen, they served as the official Pleasanton Toys for Tots distribution location for Great Gardens Begin Here! families in need in Pleasanton for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Fountain distributed 2756 Vineyard Ave. over 700 toys this year to approximately 170 families. The Tri-Valley Haven, Livermore Gardens, Celebration Center Pleasanton, CA 94566 2010 and Cornerstone Fellowship distributed toys in the Livermore and Dublin area. www.WesternGardenNursery.com 925-462-1760 Capt. Peter Richert of the Pleasanton-Livermore Firefighters IAFF Local 1974 served as the Toys for Tots coordina- Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5 tor. Kimberly Buen and Laura Melchionne co-chaired the toy distribution at the Fountain working with Richert as Follow us on facebook.com/wgnursery well as Joseleen Katigbak, Terri Harris, Paul and Sheri Cleary (pastors of the Fountain) and others. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊU Page 19 Sports
Gamers win Winter Madness Tournament The 13U Headfirst Gamers took First Place at the All World Winter Mad- ness Baseball Tournament at Twin Creek the weekend of Dec. 17-18. The team’s 5-0 record was impressive as was its ability to outscore the talented Bay Area competition, 47 to 11. Team members are (front, l-r) Cole Torquemada, Blake Staniford, (second row) Lucas Botto, Russell Stevenson, Chase Godi, Andrew Cabral, (third row) Matthew Barazza, James Cowick, Coach George Athan, Justin Seever, Michael Koidal. Not pictures: Tanner Wright.
■ Wrestling: 7 p.m., Foothill vs. PREP LINE-UP Granada, home Cinderella season — and finish Jan. 5 The Ballistic U12 boys finished a Cinderella season by winning the Nor Cal State Cup Bronze 4 division by over- Dec. 31 ■ Girls Soccer: 6 p.m., Foothill vs. powering a strong Walnut Creek side at Fallon Sports Park in Dublin, 2-0. Following a scoreless first half, things Monte Vista, home opened up in the second with both teams creating chances to score. Ballistic was rewarded when Ben Thomp- ■ Boys Soccer: 1 p.m., AVHS vs. San ■ Girls Soccer: 6 p.m., AVHS vs. son sent a great pass into the right flank where Cole Heinbaugh beat a defender then angled his run toward Lorenzo, home California, away goal and struck a powerful and accurate shot that rocked the net. Jan. 3 ■ Boys Soccer: 6 p.m., Foothill vs. Monte Vista, away Ballistic defended superbly the next 15 minutes denying Walnut Creek any chance to tie the score by playing ■ Boys Basketball: 7 p.m., AVHS vs. De LA Salle, away ■ Boys Soccer: 6 p.m., AVHS vs. the ball safely out of harms way. The second and final goal came on a counterattack with two minutes left in California, home the game to seal the championship. Ziaan Rajabali combined with Heinbaugh who repeated the exact same ■ Boys Basketball: 7 p.m., Foothill vs. Granada, home Jan. 6 maneuver and scored with a thunder shot that came from the same side and same difficult angle. ■ Girls Basketball: 7 p.m., AVHS vs. ■ Boys Basketball: 7 p.m., AVHS vs. Other top offensive players were Andrew Benoit, Connor Dubiel, Ryan Klein, Augustine Lucero, Trent McGill, Carondelet, home Granada , away Joseph Merkadeau, Omar Qureshi and Tommy Storey. Other top defensive players were Eric Shields, Sam ■ Boys Soccer: 6 p.m., Foothill vs. ■ Boys Basketball: 7 p.m., Foothill vs. Chase, Drew Helmers, Ryan Klein and Staton Rosenblum. Livermore, home San Ramon, away ■ Boys Soccer: 6 p.m., AVHS vs. ■ Girls Basketball: 7 p.m., AVHS vs. Monte Vista, home Granada, home ■ Girls Soccer: 6 p.m., Foothill vs. Livermore, away Jan. 7 ■ Girls Soccer: 6 p.m., AVHS vs. ■ Wrestling: 9 a.m., Foothill at Monte Vista, away Granada Tournament, away ■ Boys Soccer: 1 p.m., AVHS vs. Jan. 4 Newark, away (VFTTXIPTKPJOJOHUIF 1MFBTBOUPO8FFLMZUFBN
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SALES AT A GLANCE Realtors Dublin (Nov. 17 - Nov. 30) Pleasanton (Nov. 17 - Nov. 30) Total sales reported: 11 Total sales reported: 8 Scan QR Code to download Lowest sale reported: $206,000 Lowest sale reported: $250,000 our Rockcliff APP Highest sale reported: $1,050,000 Highest sale reported: $2,500,000 Average sales reported: $506,227 Average sales reported: $923,375 Livermore (Nov. 17 - Nov. 30) San Ramon (Dec. 5 - Dec. 14) Total sales reported: 20 Total sales reported: 23 Lowest sale reported: $215,000 Lowest sale reported: $139,000 Highest sale reported: $970,000 Highest sale reported: $925,000 Average sales reported: $460,775 Average sales reported: $510,804 Happy New Year! Source: California REsource HOME SALES
This week’s data represents homes sold during 1528 Honey Suckle Court Machi Trust to H. November 2011 Wang for $2,500,000 View ALL East Bay Homes for Sale At 749 Palomino Drive Polyzos Trust to Hodnefield Pleasanton Trust for $850,000 WWW. ROCKCLIFF. COM 4266 Chapman Way Goldstein Trust to G. 2416 Via De Los Milagros G. & I. Kinst to P. & J. Gholston for $572,000 Wyatt for $975,000 2650 Chocolate Street S. & J. Koidal to V. 3713 Vine Street Prime Growth Holdings to R. Ramdas for $515,000 THE EAST BAY’S PREMIER REAL ESTATE COMPANY. Duraisamy for $625,000 1249 Creek Trail Drive R. Bunten to P. & A. 3690 Woodbine Way Federal National Mortgage Klinger for $1,100,000 to R. Mendoza for $250,000 Blackhawk East Blackhawk West Danville Lafayette Livermore Source: California REsource 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Cir. 3880 Blackhawk Rd. 15 Railroad Ave. 3799 Mt. Diablo Blvd. 1983 Second St. Danville, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94526 Lafayette, CA 94549 Livermore, CA 94550 925.648.5300 925.736.6000 925.855.4000 925.385.2330 925.667.2100 Visit PleasantonWeekly.com/real_estate Montclair/ Piedmont Pleasanton Orinda Walnut Creek 6116 La Salle Ave., Ste. 200 5075 Hopyard Rd Ste. 110 89 Davis Rd., 1700 N. Main St. for sales information, current listings and virtual tours. Oakland, CA 94611 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Orinda, CA 94563 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 510.339.4800 925.251.2500 925.253.7000 925.280.8500 For marketing opportunities contact Andrea Heggelund at 600-0840 x110.
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Page 22ÊUÊDecember 30, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Happy New Year! Thank you to my Clients, Friends and Family for a Successful 2012!
The 2012 Spring market is right around the corner. If you are thinking of selling your home in 2012, see what Julia’s clients are saying... December, 2011 “We highly recommend Julia Murtagh as a partner in any real estate transaction. Julia recently represented us as our Listing agent. We were quite impressed with the level of knowledge she brought and her detailed follow up and commitment to our success with the sale of our home. We do believe that her personal touch and hands on approach assisted in a prompt and painless process. We will defi nitely look to Julia to handle any future real estate needs.” —Jennifer Koidal
July, 2011 Julia Murtagh “Julia was very professional through the whole transaction. She gave great advice and was able to hold the deal together in a stressful situation. She is not only a great real estate agent but she has become a great friend to me. I highly recommend Julia for any of your real estate needs no matter the situation. Thanks!” —Karna Ferrey 925.997.2411 March, 2011 [email protected] “Julia Murtagh recently performed an excellent job of selling my home in Pleasanton. Her knowledge of the real estate market and experience in selling were key for our transaction. JuliaMurtagh.com Julia had numerous recommendations to enhance the attractiveness of the property, such as upgrading the appliances and kitchen counter tops, which consequently became an important factor in selling my house. Staging the house properly was DRE #01751854 crucial. Julia has a key top notch professional team which works along with her to help facilitate this process. I would not hesitate to have Julia as my agent again.” —The Doan Family
FEATURING JUST SOLD “Bringing Integrity 6023 STERLING 4397 Muirwood Drive, Pleasanton GREEN CIRCLE REPRESENTED to Your Front Door” BUYER 1880 sq ft. 3/2 , Beautiful home in the charming 2 story “Canyon Oaks” neighbor- home, upgraded hood of South Pleasanton. throughout. This This 4 bed/2.5 bath home, was a Short Sale. Sold for $590k is just under 2900 sq ft. Built by KB homes in 2003, on a secluded and premium lot, this home 4615 Rimini Court, Dublin has many wonderful upgrades. Enjoy the oversized backyard, with REPRESENTED professional landscaping, custom arbor and views of the Pleasanton SELLER 2160 sq ft. 3/2.5, Popular Ridge. Walking distance to Hearst Elementary & Pleasanton Middle Luserna Model, School, close to downtown, shops, the Bernal sports fi elds and free- with beautiful way, vaulted ceilings with formal dining and living room, built with upgrades. This energy conservation features, plantation shutters, upgraded lighting was a Short Sale. throughout home. Upgraded kitchen with Zodiac counter tops and Sold for $520k high end stainless steel appliances. OFFERED AT $849,000
Available Now and New Year Offers New Opportunity for Financially Strapped Coming Soon: Homeowners To Reach Out and Redirect Their Lives Pleasanton, CA, 12.28.2011 — “Millions and millions of homeowners in the United States spent 2011 under a Short Sale available in cloud of uncertainty caused by missed payments on an unmanageable mortgage,” said Julia Murtagh of Alain Birdland Pinel Realtors. 4 bedroom / 2 .5 bath 2100 sq ft. “Miramar” Murtagh’s message to fi nancially strapped homeowners in the Pleasanton / Tri-Valley market: “the expertise and resources to ensure that 2012 gets off to a far more positive start is close at hand.” Model. Great family home with nice size pool. A Certifi ed Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Murtagh is knowledgeable foreclosure avoidance alternatives Priced at $739,00. and is adept at negotiating with major banks and helping fi nancially strapped homeowners to regain peace of Call for more details mind and a sense of stability for the future. Julia’s free report entitled, “Tipping the Scales Toward Foreclosure: Resolve to Shed the Weight of an Townhome Downtown Unmanageable Mortgage in 2012,” is accessible from her website, www.JuliaHelpsDistressedSellers.com Charming Townhome, “As the report points out,” Julia says, the recovery of U.S. housing market, hinges on huge close to downtown, 1705 sq. reductions to the current glut of foreclosed homes, and as such, all major players have taken ft. upgraded throughout, foreclosure-prevention efforts up several notches.” built in 1985. Walk to “The most important fact for fi nancially distressed homeowners to keep in school, shops, parks. mind: the sooner help is sought, the better,” Murtagh emphasized. Call for more details. Please visit www.JuliaHelpsDistressedSellers.com
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