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My first question is will it ever end? We won’t pull out for a long time. I think we’ve accom- plished a lot, but it’s time to slim down over there. We need our money back here in this country. If it does end, hopefully we’ll leave some troops there. Kate Flynn SAN RAMON LIGHTING jewelry designer 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste 100 San Ramon p. 925-242-9700 f. 925-242-9703 Never. There is just no easy way out. Ultimately, we may become some kind of a mentor to the government and to the police and to the military. Withdrawal is going to be slow and difficult. Richard Smith retired investor and author

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Page 4 • April 14, 2006 • Danville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE • BLACKHAWK • DIABLO • ALAMO

Welcoming spring Aquatic Center halts Allie Hengler, 4, befriends a baby chick at the Valley Parent Preschool’s annual Eggstravaganza last Friday at Danville’s South Park. The cooperative preschool’s social committee plans the spring event for lack of funds each year, which also includes live bunnies and, of course, an extensive hunt for eggs. New plans call for two pools for use by the community

by Jordan M. Doronila Ramon Valley High School. The small gym would be knocked down he new Danville Aquatic to make room for the aquatic center, Center housing two swim- which would be open to the public. T ming pools and lockers— “The process has been slowed down to be used by the community— by financing,” said Terry Koehne, remains in limbo because it lacks spokesman for the San Ramon Valley funds for construction. Unified School District. The project, to be built at the “It’s a focal point during the sum- current site of the San Ramon mer,” Koehne said. “It brings people Valley High pool, has stalled and together. That’s what sports facili- changed over the past several ties do. It’s such a great project.” months, prompting town officials The school district is still waiting to add provisions in its funding to hear if it has received funding for the center last month. Mayor for the $3.1 million project from Karen Stepper said some of the the San Ramon Valley Educational provisions included a timeframe Fund, which provides money for for building the project by 2007, education in the area. receiving funding from the San The Danville Aquatic Center Ramon Valley Educational Fund, Committee, which is in charge and renovating the existing pool. of fundraising for the project, has If the provisions are not met, the already received $500,000 from the town will not give money for the community and $750,000 from the center. town of Danville. The committee and “We’ve never seen a firm proj- the district need approximately $1.7 ect,” Stepper said. “We just want to million from the Educational Fund, be supportive.” which would bring them closer to District Superintendent Robert building the new aquatic center. Kessler voiced his displeasure at last District and town officials had month’s liaison meeting between disagreements about upgrading the school and town officials, specifi- existing pool. Koehne said the dis- cally about upgrading the old pool. trict wants to use Measure A funds “I am concerned about the for all designated projects before action the council took on this,” shelling out money for other plans. said Kessler. “This project is never He added that the district is not at going to happen.” a place where it can spend money The school district is looking to revamping the old pool. build a 30-meter pool behind the existing pool and add lockers at San ➤ Continued on page 9 Happiness and horses can go hand in hand Foundation looking for land to continue program for troubled children

by Natalie O’Neill acres or more and would eventually have a pasture, a barn and an arena ills. Therapy. Spirituality. for riding, Buerke said. Family support. There are as “We’d like the kids to be part of P many theories about effective developing the ranch. It gives them treatment for child trauma as there a sense of ownership,” she said. are kids who need it. Caring for the horses helps Danville’s SonRise Equestrian participants establish trust, gain LANI ALLEN Foundation offers children and self-esteem and feel a sense of adolescents a unique approach to belonging, said volunteer Sheri emotional healing. The nonprofit Jean. Volunteers teach age-appro- group pairs troubled children with priate horse handling chores, Benefit for Sgt. Bozik abused or neglected horses for along with riding and training Headliners from ‘La Boheme’ to entertain in Alamo mutual rehabilitation. techniques to children and ado- “There is a magnetism that lescents ages 8-18. benefit concert is being held in Alamo in two weeks for the Wounded Warriors Fund, to benefit Sgt. Joey happens between kids and hors- “It’s a whole psychology we Bozik who is moving to Danville with his wife Jayme in June. es. It’s on a soul-to-soul level,” teach. These kids have to learn to A The show will feature a recital of opera arias, showtunes and a special patriotic tribute, including said Melanie Buerke, founder of trust again and so do the horses,” headliners from Opera Fresca’s production of “La Boheme.” Soprano Jessica Julin is a 1998 graduate of San SonRise. Buerke said. Ramon Valley High. Also performing are baritone John Dooley and pianist Skye Atman. SonRise meets at ranches around Acquiring acreage, even land The concert is being held at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 27, at the Wesley Center in Alamo, located at the San the Tri-Valley area but is seeking that needs maintenance and build- Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd. help finding a permanent facility in ing work, would provide the group Tickets are $25 for adults; $30 at the door. Students are $10. Send checks to Wounded Warriors Fund, P.O. Box Danville. 264, Danville 94526. Note on the check “for concert” or if you cannot attend, write “donation.” ■ The location would ideally be 10 ➤ Continued on page 6 Danville Weekly • April 14, 2006 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT

tact with animals can help calm the market, with funds returning to Horses anxiety, improve communication, support the SonRise Program. (continued from page 5) and boost self-esteem. “We accept animals as poten- Marriage and Family Therapist tial healers, as major contributors Gadi Zohar said using animals to to our health, happiness, wellness, with a positive project, Buerke overcome emotional trauma is usu- and vitality,” wrote author Odean said. She hopes it will encourage ally most effective when they are Cusack. productivity and give the partici- paired with socially isolated chil- For SonRise kids, happiness and pants a sense of comradeship. dren. Mary Bartolomucci noticed a “In my professional positive change in her son and opinion, it’s especially daughter after spending a day car- useful when the client ing for horses. Her kids, who share is less verbal, like a a bedroom, had been fighting con- child or a person with stantly. After tending to the horses a developmental dis- together at SonRise, they felt a ability,” said Zohar. sense of teamwork. Jean said she has “It’s a total bonding experience,” seen horses respond to Bartolomucci said. abused kids with com- While the program is structured passion and sensitiv- around children and teens who ity. She recalled one are going through “life changing” example of a horse that experiences like divorce, illness or calmed down, lowered family death, all kids and teens are its head, and walked welcome to attend. right over to an abused “We’d like to expose the commu- child as she entered the nity to our program,” said volunteer stable. Alana Koski. “A horse can pick an Debra Daniell, whose 16-year- abused child out of the NATALIE O’NEILL old daughter suffers from depres- group,” Jean said. sion, said her daughter is optimistic Horses, which are and talkative after spending a day prey animals, have with the horses. NATALIE O’NEILL relied heavily on their SonRise participants Sophia Bartolomucci, Emily Darcy “Teens have such a judgmen- instincts to survive as a and Mackenzie Gibbins comfort their horse Celeste in the tal society and horses don’t judge species. They are there- riding arena at CW training in Danville. you,” she said. fore are among the most Her daughter struggles with intuitive domesticated insomnia but slept an entire night SonRise founder Melanie Buerke and 7-year-old Sophia Bartolomucci walk Celeste from animals, Buerke said. horses go hand in hand. after spending a rigorous day with the arena to the to the stables. The horses used by SonRise Danville, Alamo and Blackhawk the horses, Buerke said. are donated to the group and are residents can help the program by “She felt like her day was pur- screened by volunteers to see if volunteering, donating equipment, poseful,” Daniell said. skills, Buerke said. body readers,” Buerke said. their temperament is appropriate funds and food. Visit sonriseeques- Interacting with the horses teach- “Horses and kids are so tuned Psychological studies on animal- for children. After the horses are trianfoundation.org for more infor- es sensitivity and non-verbal social into each other. Horses are the best assisted therapy have shown con- trained, they are then put back on mation. ■ Come Celebrate Easter with us

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Page 6 • April 14, 2006 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT Museum displays ’Quake artifacts

Local residents remember was originally given to her great- the Big One of ’06 aunt by her great-uncle, one year after the earthquake. From there, it by Natalie O’Neill was passed down through the fam- ily. “When (my son) was young he On the weather-worn pages of a asked his grandfather if he could 1907 copy of “The Complete Story have it, and you know how grand- of the San Francisco Horror,” there is fathers are,” Hannon said. a faded message scrawled in cursive Pressed between the book’s handwriting. It says, “Toodles, at your pages, she found a tattered copy leisure read this. It is thrilling...” of the San Francisco Examiner. The book originally belonged to The newspaper shows a map of the a relative of June Hannon, who lent destructed area and a message from NATALIE O’NEILL the artifact to Danville’s Museum Oakland’s Mayor Frank Mott that of the San Ramon Valley for its advises against looting. display on the 1906 Earthquake. Startled reporters also wrote first The small exhibit will run through person accounts of the earthquake. This San Francisco Examiner dated April 20, 1906, is one of the artifacts on display at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley through April in recognition of the centen- “No pen can ever record the the end of the month. nial anniversary of the great San sufferings of those who were Francisco earthquake. crushed to death or buried in the “In this area earthquakes are ruins,” wrote Examiner reporter bling of the earth as it shifted. way you knew it was coming,” to their stories, and now I think, always in the back of our minds. Fred H. Hewitt. “I was a stone’s Cracking brick, shattering glass- Hannon said. ‘Why didn’t I?’” she said. It’s fascinating to look at how it throw away from the city when ware, and howling barnyard animals The earthquake, which lasted In the Bay Area, earthquakes affected us,” said exhibit chair- the hand of an avenging God fell were heard throughout Danville that 45 to 60 seconds, was followed are as much part of life as they are woman Kate Elliott. on San Francisco.” day. A report featured at the exhibit by a 40-second aftershock, which part of history. Taking a look at the Also featured are a copy of the San Francisco wasn’t the only details the earthquake’s impact spe- was much stronger than the ini- past may help Danville residents San Francisco Examiner from place affected by what was, at the cifically on the town. tial quake. From southern Oregon, prepare for the future. April 20, 1906; a Lawson report time, deemed an act of God. All “Chimneys toppled and cutlery down to Los Angeles and over to “It’s pretty unbelievable what detailing the earthquake’s impact over the Bay Area, people felt the broke,” said Virgie V. Jones, long- central Nevada, people reported happened and how we’ve grown on Danville; and larger panoramic earth shake. time Danville resident and San feeling the shake. from that,” said Elliott. photographs of the desolate San The San Francisco Chronicle Ramon Valley historian. Hannon recalls hearing stories San Franciso’s Museum of Francisco landscapes. reported that J.W. Brown, a Santa Danville’s Lawson report from from her grandparents, who lived Modern Art is holding a more exten- Hannon, who is head of the steer- Rosa man, saw treetops swaying 1906 states that “water pipes laid in the Bay Area and survived the sive exhibit this month called “1906: ing committee for the museum, as he watched the ground roll like over the surface of the ground at a earthquake. She said at a young age A Disaster in Photographs,” and the said she got the idea for the exhibit waves in the distance. Miles from neighboring ranch were thrown out she didn’t know the weight of what Oakland Museum of California will when she came across the book at San Francisco, church bells could of alignment.” they were talking about. feature “Aftershock! Voices From her son’s house earlier this year. It be heard along with the deep rum- “Chandeliers shook. That’s one “As I child I didn’t pay attention the 1906 Earthquake.” ■

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Pombo starts re-election bid Congressman counters charges by Sierra Club by Jeb Bing sify his focus on transportation and renewables can assume a major energy issues and, as a member of portion of the country’s energy U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo (R., the House Agriculture Committee, demand. 11th) launched his district-wide to seek more federal assistance to “When you talk about Alaska, campaign this week for re-election help California rebuild its levies, the estimate of additional supply to his eighth term in the House of already being tested for their endur- is about 10.5 billion barrels of Representatives. ance during recent heavy rains. oil, or about 1-1/2 million barrels The Tracy congressman will “Working with Sen. Dianne a day, which is equal to what we face challengers in the Republican Feinstein (D., Calif.), as I will import from Saudi Arabia today,” primary June 6. They are former continue to do, we will be looking he said. “That won’t solve our congressman Pete McCloskey, for more appropriations to resolve energy problem, but it is that who represented the San Francisco the desperate situation these levies development amongst other steps Peninsula area in the 1960s and are in,” Pombo said. “Most of these that we need to take in order to 1970s and now lives in Lodi, and levies really have not had any sub- meet our short- and medium-term businessman Tom Benigno, who stantial work done to them in 100 demands for energy.” has run against Pombo in the past. years.” Pombo also said he favors estab- At one of his first stops in his Pombo and Feinstein recently lishing a guest worker law for district campaign during the cur- toured the regions where levies undocumented immigrants so they rent congressional recess in have broken or been damaged, with have an opportunity to become part Washington, D.C., Pombo met with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. They of the country’s legal workforce. editors of the Danville Weekly and were able to provide $50 million in “We just can’t go out and evict Pleasanton Weekly to talk about federal funds for repair work. the 15-20 million people who are SHANNON COREY issues affecting this region. On transportation, Pombo plans already here and working,” Pombo U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo (R., 11th) meets with editors in our office Monday to talk He said his priorities if elected to continue his support of federal said. “But you also can’t let this about issues affecting this region. to another term will be to inten- funding measures to add more car- problem go on as part of an under- pool lanes to I-680 and build new ground economy.” ones on I-580. He also would seek Undocumented immigrants, pri- to accelerate the feasibility study marily from Mexico, have been a he sponsored for a new freeway problem for Pombo’s 11th District between Patterson in I-5 and east for decades, and were a concern of San Jose. the Tracy City Council when he “Traffic studies show that was a councilman there. between 20 and 25 percent of the “While we recognize the prob- traffic on 580 and 680 is pass- lem in the Central Valley, there are through traffic coming form the others in Congress from states that Central Valley, so there would be don’t see this as a concern and just roughly that much of a reduction don’t want to give illegal immi- with an alternative route like we grants a chance to legally work and are proposing,” Pombo said. live in the U.S.,” Pombo said. As chairman of the House Pombo said he recognizes that Resources Committee, Pombo some of his political positions on views rising oil prices and increased natural resources, greater domestic foreign dependence as major chal- oil development and national parks lenges for the federal government to don’t please his Democratic oppo- spur faster development of renew- nents, but he believes he is making able energy sources. Already, he the right decisions for the country said, federal aid and incentives have as a whole. helped develop more efficient tur- The Sierra Club is taking out bines to produce more electricity full-page newspaper ads and writ- from the wind, solar panels that are ing its members to oppose Pombo’s twice as efficient as the ones in plan to sell off or redesignate =VjÉda^E^]VbV`V]^`^! use today, and a greater focus on unused federal lands. 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Page 8 • April 14, 2006 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT Celebrating spring on a high note Monte Vista musicians to perform in two concerts by Jordan M. Doronila Ott, a coordinator for the two con- She added that being involved in certs. “They had many months of musical activities in school gives Monte Vista High School will practice.” students a chance to blossom. hold two spring concerts—with Mic Gillette, leader of the East “Working together is a great one of them featuring an accom- Bay’s Tower of Power horn sec- accomplishment,” she said. “(It’s) plished trumpeter who recorded tion, will perform with the student really rewarding.” with Carlos Santana, the Rolling musicians at their jazz concert on She said these young musicians

Stones, Quincy Jones and Elton the 27th. not only practice during the year, 2006 John. Tickets for the April 18 concert but they receive additional training The Monte Vista High School are $5. Middle school students get to improve their skills. summer fun Orchestra and the Symphonic in free with their student identifi- “They get feedback to improve Band and Wind Ensemble will cation cards. The jazz concert on on their weaknesses,” she said. “It perform at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April April 27 costs $10 in advance and helps hone their skills.” It’s All About The Kids 18, in the Al Gentile Theater $12 at the door. Ott said refreshments will be on campus. Then the following “The concerts show commu- served after the concerts with pro- week, the school’s Jazz A and nity involvement,” Ott said. She ceeds from sales going toward pur- Jazz B bands will perform at 7 said when people are involved at chasing more musical equipment. p.m., Thursday, April 27, at the a young age in working together, For more information about the same venue. they are more inclined to give back concerts, call Dan and Lindy Fay “They worked hard,” said Cathy to others as adults. at 287-8009. ■

Athenian takes first in Robotics Experience at Team advances to National Championships in Georgia The Athenian School on our beautiful 75 acre campus at the base of Mt. Diablo. by Kevin Zhou became known as the “build peri- robot to play a game. The game od.” During this process, team was a combination of basketball The Athenian Robotics members learned the importance and soccer, with a three-foot diam- Collective came out on top in of meeting deadlines, brainstorm- eter goal eight-and-a-half feet off this year’s FIRST Robotics ing ideas, and planning out their the ground, and move onto the Competition at the Sacramento actions. ramp. Teams were judged on their UC Davis Regional held March “Winning the competition is a ability to effectively collaborate 24-25. It took first place in the true team effort,” said Athenian with one another, design a func- overall competition as well as win- parent Doris Penico. tional robot, and display a sense of ning the General Motors Industrial Students were assigned different professionalism and maturity. Design Award. The Athenian positions: the driver, who is the per- Monte Vista High School also School’s robotic team will now son responsible for moving the robot; competed in the competition. Its travel to Atlanta to compete in the shooter, who directed the robot’s team successfully made it to the the National Championships at the motion; the strategist, who decides semifinals and finished in third Georgia Dome. the plan; and the human player, who place, said Randy Lam, the school’s “We’re going to have a good throws the balls to the robot. robotics teacher. Camps & Classes time,” said Megan Leich, the The FIRST Competition required San Ramon Valley High did For All Ages school’s robotics instructor. “It’s participants to solve problems with not take part in the UC Davis about the experience. The competi- a standard “kit of parts.” Bound by Regional. However, its team 2, 4, & 6 week Summer Enrichment Classes & More! tion is a lot of fun.” a set of rules, students were to con- did participate in the Portland June 19-August 11, 2006 To prepare for the Regional, struct a robot from the parts they Regional from March 2-4, and it Athenian students worked through- were given. will also compete in the National out a six-week period, which All of the teams had to build a Championships in Atlanta. ■

for Responsibility and Ethics in House Administration Committee www.athenian-summer.org 925-837-5375 Pombo Washington (CREW), the group had approved. (continued from page 8) charged that Pombo paid his wife “Up until a year ago, nobody and brother $375,325 in campaign ever questioned me on my ethics or funds in the last four years. It on breaking any laws or rules of the build windmills on Bureau of Land also claims that he supported the House,” Pombo said. “Now all of a Management acreage, even though wind-power industry before the sudden, the Democrats are target- ORINDA ACADEMY Pombo said the Sierra Club once Department of Interior without dis- ing me as one of the 13 most cor- supported wind-energy projects. closing that his parents received rupt members of Congress. They summer school 2006 “To a large degree, it was the hundreds of thousands of dollars in are trying to tie me to whatever the Session 1: June 19 – July 11 environmental community that royalties from wind-power turbines scandal of the day is.” Session 2: July 13 – August 4 moved the windmill projects for- on their ranch. The winner of the Republican 9:00 am – 1:00pm ward,” he added. “It’s gotten to a Pombo said his Republican oppo- primary in June will face the win- point where no matter what I pro- nent Pete McCloskey is listed as a ner of the Democratic primary for • Earn High School Credit pose, they’re opposed to it.” source of the CREW project along the 11th District Congressional • Algebra 1 & 2, Precalculus, Geometry He also blamed Democrats for with other leading Democrats. He seat. The Democratic candidates • English, U.S. History, Spanish a widely circulated document discounted the report, saying that are pilot Steve Filson and elec- that names Pombo has one of every complaint in the report was trician Steve Thomas, both of • Basic Skills Review for Middle School “the 13 most corrupt members of either unsubstantiated or were Danville, and energy consultant • SAT Prep for Math & English Congress.” Prepared by Citizens trips, expenditures and actions the Jerry McNerney of Pleasanton. ■ • College Prep Requirements • One-on-one interaction with teachers cut to a swimmer’s foot or leg. County and Alamo county service • Small class size Pool Additionally, the concrete deck is area R-7A. (continued from page 5) broken and uneven, causing drain- Some $600,000 in pledges has INFORMATION NIGHT/OPEN HOUSE age problems resulting in algae been raised from more than 300 Wed., April 19th 7:00pm Nonetheless, Stepper said the growth that makes the surface slip- families, said committee mem- The mission of Orinda Academy is to instill district must upgrade the old pool pery. Many students have slipped bers. Ken Harmon, a Danville man, in each student a love of learning, a set of before the town made its provisions and fallen, according to informa- swam the length of Lake Tahoe in personal, ethical values, a respect for the on its funding. tion on the committee’s Web site. August expressly to raise money natural environment, and an appreciation Members from the Danville Last year, the committee met for the project. for the multi-cultural world. Aquatic Center Committee said the with town staff and the Town Originally, the center’s plans old pool was unsafe, too shallow Council to discuss funding for the involved building a 50-meter and narrow, and too small. aquatic center. Olympic size pool on the site of ORINDA ACADEMY They said coping around the The committee asked the town the existing pool. But the plans 19 Altarinda Road, Orinda (925) 254-7553 x305 deck is breaking down and can- for $750,000 and has tapped into have subsequently changed. not be repaired, that it is a mat- other community funding sources To find out more about the aquat- www.orindaacademy.org ter of time before one of these such as the Wayne and Gladys ic center, visit danvilleaquaticcen- jagged edges causes a serious Valley Foundation, Contra Costa ter.org. ■ Danville Weekly • April 14, 2006 • Page 9 Diablo Views BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

Here comes Peter Cottontail

ven today, I can clearly hear were wonderful. Today I find that the mellow voice of cowboy putting on a hat is a commitment E Gene Autry singing that old —it can be removed only at the Easter classic: threat of “hat hair.” Of course Here comes Peter Cottontail this just applies to snug-fitting Hopping down the bunny trail sports caps. If I remember cor- Hippity hoppity, rectly, Easter bonnets were light Easter’s on its way! and airy and rested gently atop a head as the crowning glory to a The memory is clear but the fluffy chiffon Easter dress with sound is scratchy because I spent shiny white or black patent leather my childhood in the 1950s listen- shoes and white ankle socks with ing to it on a much-played 78-rpm a ruffle. I admire hats when I see record on the Victrola in my par- them on other women but I’m not ents’ living room in San Jose. sure I could pull it off. Perhaps if The Easter Bunny was my I attended more afternoon garden favorite childhood magic, much parties. better than Santa Claus, dear and generous as he was. I remember Here comes Peter Cottontail when my mother verified what I Hopping down the bunny trail already suspected, that there was Look at him stop and listen no Santa Claus. My tremulous to him say, response was: “Does that mean “Try to do the things you should” there’s no Easter Bunny either?” Maybe if you’re extra good Unfortunately the answer was He’ll roll lots of Easter eggs what I was dreading to hear. I your way. dearly loved the Easter Bunny—I They always had to get that pictured him being as big as my message in there about being dad—and hunting for the eggs good, didn’t they? Santa or the he hid. This was a major disap- Easter Bunny, it was threats, Lower Your Payment On House Payment pointment of my childhood, which threats, threats. 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It only “real.” Heck, mom and dad or dawned on me later that I found a a giant bunny—they still had lot more eggs than my sister but an egg hunt and got an Easter she is five years older than me basket. As our focus narrowed so she obviously was being kind on our kids, we would often Laura Ryan Harry Osmus and sisterly. (Thanks, Diane!) forego extended family dinners 925.225.7644 925.225.7647 Another tradition was the one and instead go skiing that week- [email protected] [email protected] rotten egg that always surfaced end; I have a fond memory of my months later. 7-year-old son skipping around a He’s got jelly beans for Tommy darkened motel room gleefully Colored eggs for sister Sue filling his basket with eggs the There’s an orchid for your mommy Easter Bunny had hidden while And an Easter bonnet, too. he slept. Nowadays Easter means 5800 Stoneridge Mall Road • Pleasanton, CA 94588 Easter Brunch, often at a restau- Whatever happened to bonnets? rant, with family and friends. 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Page 10 • April 14, 2006 • Danville Weekly Smog K ing Every two years... Perspective You just gotta’ do it. Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES of Danville, Blackhawk, $ OFF In & out in Diablo and Alamo 20 20 minutes EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY PUBLISHER All Smogs Including: Deborah Acosta McKeehan • DMV Renewal EDITORIAL • Test Only Editor Sentinels of support • RV’s Dolores Fox Ciardelli • Gross Poluters Staff Reporters Last week’s article on the wounded sol- in June with his wife Jayme. Jordan M. Doronila dier being welcomed to Danville did not tell Conklin said he’s been told by folks at Natalie O’Neill 3440-D the whole story. This scholarship program the Pentagon that his program is the only Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. Editorial Intern Pleasanton San Ramon Kevin Zhou started by Mike Conklin and his Sentinels one of its type in the whole country. He 925-846-SMOG 925-820-5665 Sports Writer of Freedom is unique in the United States, is seeking funding to share his knowledge Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 Mike L. Mc Colgan and they are beginning to help other com- with others who are interested, noting the Contributors munities that want to follow beauty of it is each commu- Kathy Cordova Geoff Gillette their lead. nity raises money for each B. Lynn Goodwin The program finds a badly “We don’t push soldier and finds a church or Cathy Jetter injured soldier who does not group such as the Vietnam Jacqui Love Marshall them, we don’t Julie Nostrand otherwise have a compre- Veterans of Diablo Valley hensive support system and pull them. If they to be a trustee for funds. ART & PRODUCTION arranges a scholarship to give This way the soldier truly Art Director/ him the extra boost he may becomes a part of that com- Operations Manager stumble, we’re Shannon Corey need while he copes with his munity, with an instant net- Assistant Design Director serious injuries. The scholar- there for them.” work of people who know Ben Ho ship includes a home for a —Mike Conklin, his name. Designers Steve Bruzenak few years, a job opportunity, Sentinels of Freedom The war in Iraq has result- Trina Cannon a vehicle and the chance to ed in about 500 amputees at James Greenfield Jason Lind further his education. They this point, Conklin said. His also become his mentors, and friends, to group has so far been instrumental in giv- ADVERTISING help him enter the community as a produc- ing a new start to three of them here in the Advertising Manager tive and welcome member. “We don’t push San Ramon Valley, and by going national Laure Reynolds them, we don’t pull them,” says Conklin. “If with its program other communities will Advertising Account Executives they stumble, we’re there for them.” About be helping even more. The Sentinels of Amy McKelligan six people have stepped forward to mentor Freedom should be proud of themselves— Susan Sterling Joey Bozik, who will be moving to Danville we sure are. Real Estate Account Executive Owen McAleer Classified Advertising Susan Thomas LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BUSINESS Raitz are pushing their own agen- pany name. David Duffield of course Office Manager Ending swim team would Amory Foreman hurt community da rather than listening to the is familiar with the Golden Rule: association members. Those who have the gold, make Ad Services Dear Editor: I would hope the board would the rules. We expect many more Veneta Roberts, Manager I am a boomerang kid to the look at our community and its local acts of philanthropy from the Alicia Broadway Sycamore Homes Association. future. All of the new neighbors Duffields in the coming years. Business Associate My parents moved our family to on my street and my parents’ street Breast augmentation, like the Lisa Oefelein Sycamore in the early 1980s. After in Sycamore have children in the taking of erectile dysfunction Circulation Manager graduating from college and living 7-and-under age group. Many of drugs, are profitable for physicians Bob Lampkin, ext. 32 in the South Bay for 10 years, I them are swimming this year and and pharmaceutical companies, but moved back to Sycamore with my would love to swim in future. waste medical time that could be own young family. Shutting down the swim team used to cure true illnesses such as How to reach the Weekly After moving back, I have re-met will damage our sense of commu- fibromyalgia. Neighborhood Brewpub a few other boomerang kids. We nity and our relationships with our Yet to appear is the recent idea of Come check out 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 all participated with the Sycamore neighbors. videotaping Town Council meet- Danville, CA 94526 Stingrays swim team growing up. Katy McElroy and family, ings, or the photogenic apparel our our huge patio Phone: (925) 837-8300 Many of us coached and were life- Sycamore neighborhood mayor is wearing for the occasions. dining area! Fax: (925) 837-2278 guards at our much-loved pool. We Notes on the news Surely this is a story worthy of Editorial e-mail: all spent in the million-dollar range your readers’ interest. [email protected] for our homes to give our children Dear Editor: I switched my primary care San Ramon [email protected] the same opportunities we had. We About once a month I enjoy physician to Stephen Pratt, M.D., (925) 277-9600 all would love our children to be submitting a letter to supplement after seeing his ad in the “Danville Display Sales e-mail: 470 Market Place [email protected] on the local swim team. Keeping points you may have missed. First, Weekly,” and exploring his Web Classifieds Sales e-mail: our kids involved and taking pride I’d like to praise Evan O’Dorney, site, proving it pays to advertise in [email protected] in their surroundings, I feel, is best clearly a child prodigy, and his a newspaper of distinction. Pleasanton Circulation e-mail: for our community and children in parents for recognizing that, and Finally, this year’s Chamber of (925) 426-9600 [email protected] the long run. to the school district for fund- Commerce president Guy Greco, Last summer a vote was taken ing Venture School’s home study born the same year as I, is con- 3015-H Hopyard Rd. The Danville Weekly is published every to assure the swim team could program. Properly cultivated, he sistently one of Danville’s major Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, continue. The majority, 253 hom- has potential to contribute to our contributors. Possibly you can get CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. eowners or 70 percent, voted for country and world. Guy to reveal when ground will be Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. 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She said the last for a mother who deserves a special treat! Send us a few paragraphs fillRoad this inspace. Danville And stilllast moreThursday, text andwent stuff. to the next teller to get robbery occurred in 2003, and describing the special mother – complete with your information and the bank And thisofficials is a bunchsaid. ofWearing text to filla thismore space. money. And she helped catch that robber who mother’s name. All applications are due by May 5th. The lucky mother stillplaid more wool text shirt, and stuff.a baseball And thiscap is a bunch Both oftellers text were frightened, stole from Bank of the West. will receive the following complimentary services & prizes: toand fill thisa hood space. over And his still head, more the text O’Callaghanand stuff. And said. The only cus- “I’ve been through so many,” thisrobber is a walkedbunch throughof text theto fillbank’s this space.tomer And at the still time of the bank rob- O’Callaghan said. ❖ Customized soothing facial moredoor text carrying and stuff. a checkbook in his bery was an elderly woman who She said bank tellers who with skin analysis hand and approached two bank was unaware of the robbery. have been robbed usually have tellers with a gun. “She was a little old lady,” counseling services available ❖ 1 hour Swedish massage Bank Manager Jill O’Callaghan said. “She had no for them. They can even have ❖ O’Callaghan noticed him enter idea what was happening.” a day off to deal with any stress 6 treatments of laser hair the building but thought he was a Afterward, the man walked related from the robberies. removal regular customer because he had out of the bank and drove away “These tellers have never ❖ Gourmet lunch from a a checkbook. in a silvery gray pickup truck, been robbed before,” she said. downtown Pleasanton “I can’t believe he fooled O’Callaghan said. She said she “Now, they are real bankers.” restaurant me,” she said. saw the car driving away from —Jordan M. Doronila ❖ Gift basket with complete skin care system POLICE LOG OBITUARIES 234 Main Street, Suite C • Downtown Pleasanton The Danville Police Department • Warrant arrest on Alamatos Dr. and Ken Tappin 925-426-1008 made the following information avail- Diablo Rd. at 10:40 p.m. www.essencemedespa.com • [email protected] able. Under the law, those charged Ken Tappin passed away April with offenses are considered inno- Friday, April 7 2 at the age of 41. A native ATTN: Vanessa, RE: Mother’s Day cent until convicted. • Commercial burglary on San Ramon of California, he was raised in Valley Blvd. at 10:12 a.m. Vacaville. Sunday, April 2 • Misdemeanor driving under the influ- He lived in Danville for the past • Grand theft defined on Bolero Ct. at ence (DUI), arrest, on Estates Dr. eight years. 10:32 a.m. and San Ramon Valley Blvd. at He graduated from Vacaville • Credit card fraud on Condor St. at 10:41 a.m. 2:27 p.m. High school in 1983 and from UC • Suspicious circumstances on Davis with a bachelor’s degree in &ORGET-E.OT Monday, April 3 Fostoria Cir. at 11:11 a.m. civil engineering in 1987. • Miscellaneous burglary on Brookside • Burglary, arrest, on Railroad Ave. at He was a partner at Carlson Dr. at 7:29 a.m. 3:42 p.m. Barbee & Gibson Inc. of San • Theft of access card on St. Patricks Ramon. #AMINO4ASSAJARA Dr. at 12:19 p.m. • Possession of paraphernalia drugs, He was also a talented athlete • Malicious telephone calls on Turrini arrest, on Bobbie Ct. at 3:13 pm .EAR3TRIZZIS Cir. at 1:53 p.m. • Accident, property damage, on and played football and baseball • Suspicious circumstances on Hartz Ave. at 4:03 p.m. for UC Davis. He coached Little League and    Sherburne Hills Rd. at 5:12 p.m. • Accident, property damage, on • Grand theft from vehicle on Julie Ct. Camino Ramon and Fostoria youth basketball in both Vacaville at 9:39 p.m. Way at 7:53 p.m. and Danville and was most recent- Tuesday, April 4 ly baseball manager for the 14- Saturday, April 8 • Vandalism on Lawrence Rd. at 2:32 year-old Danville Hoots. He also a.m. • DUI, arrest, on Hartz Ave. at 1 a.m. enjoyed playing basketball and • Residential burglary on Remington • Suspicious circumstances on El Rio golf, good cabernet wines and din- Loop at 3:32 a.m. Rd. at 4:45 a.m. ners out with his wife. Most of all, • Residential burglary on Sheri Ln. at • Misdemeanor under the influence of he loved his family. 4:49 a.m. drugs, arrest, on Hillmont Pl. at He is survived by his wife of 19 • Grand theft, purse snatch, on 6:15 p.m. years, Sharon Jenkins Tappin; three Camino Tassajara at 6:13 p.m. sons, Alec, 19, Stefen, 17, and Jordan, Sunday, April 9 • Injury accident on Camino Ramon 13; his mother Donna Robinson; and and Paraiso Dr. at 7:02 p.m. • Residential burglary on McCauley his sister Jennifer Wyatt. Wednesday, April 5 Rd. at 6:41 p.m. A memorial service was • Suspicious circumstances on Bolero The Office of the Contra Costa held last week at Community Dr. at 1:53 p.m. County Sheriff’s Department’s Valley Presbyterian Church in Danville. • Petty theft on Love Ln. at 2:32 p.m. Station in Alamo made the following An annual award and schol- • Grand theft, purse snatch, on information available. arship has been set up at San Railroad Ave. at 3:30 p.m. Ramon Valley High School in ALAMO Thursday, April 6 his memory, to be presented • Suspicious circumstances on Love Tuesday, April 4 during Senior Awards Night to Ln. at 10:52 a.m. • Petty theft from vehicle on Pleasant the most deserving student who • Suspicious circumstances on Stone Knoll Ct. demonstrates athletic ability, Valley Rd. at noon good sportsmanship and other • Armed robbery on Diablo Rd. at BLACKHAWK key characteristics Ken exhibited 1:38 p.m. in his own life. • Injury accident on Railroad Ave. and Saturday, April 8 San Ramon Valley Blvd. at 2:08 Donations may be sent to: p.m. • Vandalism on Deer Meadow Dr. The Ken Tappin Memorial • Accident, property damage, on Scholarship Fund, c/o Wells 7ELLMAKEYOULOOKANDFEELGREAT Brookside Dr. and Paraiso Dr. at DANVILLE Fargo Bank—Attn: Ersa Franken, 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 585 San Ramon Valley Blvd., • Residential burglary on Condor St. Danville 94526, to account num- at 8:52 p.m. • Domestic disturbance on Conejo Dr. ber 2552266435. 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DIABLO BLACK MEN’SGROUP’S TEN COMMITMENTS OF BROTHERHOOD: I will atone and honor God fi rst in all my relations strong cultural, educational, economic and political institutions, which benefi t our communities • I am committed to lead by example • I dividual differencesferences • I will contribute in any way that I can to help my brothers achieve success • I will love, respect and support our b do all that I can to develop nurturing, enjoyable social relationships with member and their famifamilies • I am committed to maintaining my to encouragege the highest and noblest form of manhood; to aid downtrodden humanity in its effortse to achieve higher social, economnom members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the cause of humanity, freedom anda dignity of the individual • I will atonee an with otherr brothersBlack and sisters to build fellowship strongfellowship cultural, educational, economic and political institutions, which benefi t our communities • each of my brothers in spite of our individual differences • I will contribute in any way that I can to help my brotbrothers achieve successcess • I will diffi cultieses or death I will do all that I can to develop nurturing, enjoyable social relationships with memember and their fammilies • I am co my family • I amm committed to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; to aid downtrodden humanityhuman in its efforts to achie ambition of my fellow members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulnessness in the cause of humanity, freedom andan dignityy of the individu in collaboration with other brothers and sisters to build strong cultural, educational,ducational, economic and politicalpolitic institutions,ns, which benefi t my relationship with each of my brothers in spite of our individual differences • I will contribute in any wayw that I cann to hehelplp mmy bro of hardship, be it illness, fi nancial diffi culties or death • I will do all that I can to developp nurturing,nurturing enjoyable social relationshipstionships wit o body and spirit in order to better serve my family • I am committed to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood;d; to aiaidd dowby J status • I am committed to support the ambition of my fellow members; to prepare them forthe greatest usefulness in the cause of humanima

zekiel Gilliam recalls the police fol- Brodrick Hill, a Chevron executive and support in terms of business advice.” because many of out-of-state applicants can- lowing him, right to his garage door in San Ramon resident, invited five to six black But Williams said the group needs to con- not afford to live in the Danville area. ESan Ramon, as one of the experiences men from the community to have monthly tinue growing. In the local police departments, Jones he faced years ago being black in the Valley. breakfasts with the goal of forming a fellow- “We’ve got a ways to go,” said Williams. said the group has made inroads toward law “It was challenging,” Gilliam said. “The ship in the mid 1990s. The six-foot Hill, with Members have built relationships with the enforcement agencies becoming aware of attitude was not receptive to black people salt and pepper hair and beard, was a Bible- San Ramon Valley Unified School District who they are and where they live. living in the area.” reading minister who conducted services at and the local police department. Jones Several years ago, some members com- Like many other professional African- his home. said group members have met with Robert plained that they and their children had Americans, he chose to live in the Valley “He was very caring and very focused on Kessler, the district superintendent, about been pulled over driving luxury cars in the because of its green and rural nature, and communities,” said Bill Williams, a Danville having more people of African descent work- Danville/Alamo area when they were not closeness to San Francisco. And like many resident who attended the breakfasts. “He ing in the school systems. committing any crime or violation, he said. of them, he struggled with being black in a cared very much how we as black men sup- Around 0.5 percent of the teachers in the “Young black men from San Ramon predominantly white world. ported each other and the community.” school district are of African descent, while Valley and Monte Vista were stopped driving In Danville, about 0.9 percent of the 44,000 At the time, many black professionals from 92 percent are Caucasian, and Asians and BMW’s, Lexus, Mercedes or other luxury residents are African-American. And around the corporate world were living in the white Latino/Hispanic are 3 percent each. cars,” Jones said. 86.3 percent of the population is Caucasian, suburbs in and Jones also added He said the DMBG relationships with according to 2000 census statistics, Town around the San that some con- the police heighten awareness that African- officials said. Ramon Valley nected with the Americans are part of the community. He Many black men in the Valley said they and needed sup- group wanted a said police officials pulled over black drivers needed to find support, share their per- port and to find Ethnic breakdown greater recog- because they did not know there was a grow- sonal experiences with each other, and others they could nition of Black ing black community in the area. talk honestly about the challenges of being relate to. in Danville History Month, “It’s partly because they don’t see you,” African-American. So Gilliam and others Some members Total population: 44,000 which takes place said Jones. “Their mentality is, ‘Why are have joined the Diablo Black Men’s Group talked about the in February. you there?’” (DBMG), which encompasses members struggles work- “We have a Since then, Jones said the police chiefs from Danville, Diablo, Alamo and neigh- ing as a minority Caucasian 86% great partnership from Danville and San Ramon have attended boring communities. in the corporate with the group,” some of DMBG sessions. And he has not “I had been in the Tri-Valley since 1968. workforce. Asian 9% said Terry heard since of police officials pulling over There had not been any blacks around,” said “It’s a chal- Koehne, district black drivers for no valid reason. Gilliam, who is now the group’s chairman. lenge as a minor- Hispanic/Latino 4.7% public relations “It’s a positive relationship,” said Sgt. Ron “We use each other as a support group. I feel ity,” Williams coordinator. He Bradley of the Danville Police Department. more comfortable with them.” said. “You almost African-American 0.9% said there were As the Diablo Black Men’s Group moves “It’s a security blanket for other black have to prove that a good num- forward, members said they want to continue men,” he added. you are qualified. American Indian/Alaskan 0.2% ber of students reaching out to the community and have “We’re like pieces of pepper in a salt- It’s a fact of life.” who went to the more African-Americans involved in civic shaker,” said Alfred Diggs, a retired phar- By the time Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1% Museum of the government. San Ramon Mayor H. Abram maceutical salesman and a group member. Brodrick Hill African Diaspora Wilson is a member of the group. “There aren’t many of us in the community. moved to Texas Town of Danville, 2000 Census in San Francisco Jones said it’s difficult for him and other We have not had the easiest existence in the in the late 1990s, in February. members of the group to talk about their community.” his initial break- “It’s a really past. Members of the Diablo Black Men’s Group fast group had good turnout for “A lot of times, blacks are labeled,” he work together to support each other, provide reached out to other local black men and the event,” Koehne said. “We’re in dialogue said, as complaining. “We are not an angry informational sessions about improving busi- grown to 54 members. Williams, Ronald with them.” group of black men.” ness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and Sandifor, Dozier Jones and their friends But Williams said the turnout was not a “We just want to integrate with the com- hold community-wide events. formalized Hill’s breakfast club in 1999 and sufficient measure to gauge the success of munity,” he added. “We’re blending, and yet, The group will host a fundraiser called called it the Diablo Black Men’s Group. Black History Month or the partnership with being a voice.” Day at the Races on April 22 at Golden Gate The group encompasses black men living the school district. Gilliam said he wants to let go of the hurt Fields in Berkeley. Gilliam said the event in the Tri-Valley area, said Jones. “We have partnered, but our side needs to caused by racist incidents in his life. will raise money for scholarships or other Members said they found the fellowship be more involved,” he said. “We dropped the “All that is in the past,” he said. “You community causes. The admission is $40 important in their lives. ball. But I can only speak personally.” rise to different levels of your life. What and there will be a barbeque buffet full of “It’s like a fraternity without the pomp District officials “are open to us being was important (years ago) is not all that hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, corn on and circumstances of a fraternity,” member more involved,” he added. important now. You have other goals and the cob and baked beans. Bill Pegg said. “They are more grounded and Additionally, Koehne said the district has interests.” “We’re building up our coffer for scholar- down to earth.” included DBMG members in their recruiting “I have dealt with racism all my life,” he ships and so forth,” said Gilliam. “It feels really good to be part of the efforts for new teachers. He added that the said. “I don’t notice the difference any more. The group began with a breakfast. group,” Pegg added. “I’ve been able to get district does not go outside the state to hire I just want to live comfortably.” ■

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“All those in the room who know they are already during an interview. Nail Care masters say: I am!” Nigel Henry declared to a gath- And because all people are exact copies of the ering of black men in a raspy voice over sweet pas- Creator, they are all masters, he said. tries and hot omelets during a Saturday breakfast in Henry said people live in three categories: flourish- March. ing, thriving and surviving. Only three people raised their hands out of 35 People who survive are concerned with limits on members from the Diablo Black Men’s Group. money and time. Those who thrive are consciously “Ask each other, next to you, if you are a master,” working toward values and goals but are still worried he said. about more time. And those who flourish are masters Then he asked again if they are indeed masters, of their industry and are effortlessly attracting people and everyone in the room raised his hand. and money, he said. “Everyone knows they are masters, but they pre- Flourishers are primarily concerned about main- tend not to be,” Henry said. taining quality time. Henry, a business consultant who has worked with Henry said that people could become masters companies such as Chevron and Microsoft, gave by changing the way they think from the popular a presentation about flourishing in business to the paradigm, which is based on a culture where everyone Diablo Black Men’s Group monthly breakfast meet- agrees to believe that they can only survive or thrive. ing last month at the San Ramon Marriott. “Culture is where everyone agrees to think a cer- Pleasant Hill location The group, which was formed to provide fellow- tain way,” he said. ship and support for black men in Diablo, Danville, Those who attended the breakfast said they found Alamo and neighboring communities, holds breakfast Henry’s talk enlightening. meetings every month where members get a chance “What he was doing was a kind of power of affir- to know each other and listen to advice from speakers mation,” said Ronald Sandifor, a Diablo Black Men’s in business, networking, health and education. Group founding member and Danville resident who The event begins at 8 a.m. Saturday with breakfast invited Henry to speak. “If you start looking at your- and a prayer. Then the group does its business and the self as a master, it’s a first step to behave as a master invited speaker begins his presentation. in your field.” At the last meeting, Henry, who hails from Great “Members gave feedback that it was the best pre- Britain, gave a presentation to the business profes- sentation that we had,” Sandifor added. BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS sionals—including San Ramon Mayor H. Abram “I loved it,” said Bill Williams, another member of Wilson—on how to unleash one’s mastery and to the black men’s group and a Danville resident. “It’s a San Ramon - Bollinger Canyon Road enjoy one’s quality time at the highest level. different way of thinking.” 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd . . . (925) 830-9700 Masters, he said, are people like Tiger Woods, Williams said that school systems encourage stu- Michael Jordan and Oprah Winfrey. They go through dents to follow the popular culture. San Ramon - Crow Canyon Road life gracefully and do what they do out of love—-not “It’s called conformity,” he said. 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd .... (925) 838-6300 considering it work—while earning millions of dol- People fear the “shaking vibes and moving energy” lars along the way. when they think of being great, Henry said. When Pleasant Hill Aside from earning large sums of money, being a they think of becoming masters and feel a rush, they 1420 Contra Costa Blvd ...... (925) 680 8600 master is a mindset. The majority of people spend often shut down, stop or runaway. They label the most of their time surviving or working to reach suc- rushing feeling as fear. Walnut Creek cess instead of enjoying it, he said. “It’s a fight-or-flight response,” he said. 1661 Mt. Diablo Blvd...... (925) 938-2500 “Human beings are not limited beings,” Henry said. But masters regard the rush and energy as “turbo” He based his talk on the idea that everyone is an and use them to accelerate in their lives, he said. original copy of the “Creator,” he said. For more information about the events sponsored Host a Party—For birthdays, bridal showers “We are the exact copy of the Creator,” he said. by the Diablo Black Men’s Group, visit its Web Site “We are the original image of His work. Each copy at dbmg.org/. For more information about Nigel or friends who want to have a unique gets a unique expression and identity.” Henry, visit www.masteryunleashed.com. and fun get together, arrange a private “I’m the expression of God called Nigel,” he said —Jordan M. Doronila party at Bollinger Nail Salon.

Danville Weekly • April 14, 2006 • Page 15 Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY

Like toto write write? JoinaclubJoin a club Networking ends writers’ isolation

by B. Lynn Goodwin

riting is an isolating profession. When writers face plotting problems, mar- W keting struggles, and paralyzing fears, it helps to network with the people most likely to understand —other writers. “The key is the association with the other people,” said Jack Russ, president and membership chairman of California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo. This asso- ciation helps writers deal with writers block and isolation, he explained. When Russ realized people were commuting from as far as Livermore to attend the club’s meetings in Lafayette where they were being held recently, he began organizing a new branch called Tri-Valley Writers. Based in Livermore, it has drawn several Alamo and Danville

writers. In fact, many writers have dual memberships and B. LYNN GOODWIN reap the benefits of both organizations, enjoying the mix of people and the variety in programs. Cindy Fisher-Luck, vice president of New and experienced writers inspire each other. Tri-Valley Writers, drafts a story. “Writing is an isolating activity and ... it’s impor- tant for writers to get together for that little bit of inspiration once a month,” said Cindy Fisher-Luck, Tri-Valley vice president. “They all have that pas- sion for writing.” Tri-Valley president Sue Tasker “Authors Jessica Inclan and MJ Ryan, agrees. She wants her organization to bring the who have spoken previously at luncheon writing community together so writers can “talk to meetings, will be there to autograph cop- others who understand the process.” ies of their books,” membership chair- Many members of the Tri-Valley Writers are young- man Steve Workman said. er than those in the Mt. Diablo group but nonetheless The Mt. Diablo writers club has offered more than half have had their writing published. Club two ongoing programs to the com- members are eager to meet the needs of all writers and munity for years. One is the California Comparing writers clubs welcome everyone. The writers ask for feedback at Authors Night, which is co-sponsored every meeting, and provide hands-on training during by the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park Saturday morning workshops. District. Actors have brought 36 authors California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo “Lots of people need this,” Tasker said. to life, portraying writers in the first Meets at Concord Holiday Inn, 1050 Burnett Ave., More than 50 percent of the Mt. Diablo members are person and in the dress mode of the day, from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. second Saturday of the month, also published and many have been writing for years. Garrotto said. September to June “In this technology-driven era, when there is less Proceeds from California Authors Critique group meets Saturday morning emphasis on the value of the written word, CWC is Night help support the club’s Young before the meeting committed to promoting writers as vital contribu- Writers Contest, which is open to writ- Offers workshops and special events tors to the culture of America,” vice president Al ers in the sixth, seventh and eighth Cost: $17 for members; $20 for guests Garrotto said. grades throughout the county. It draws Membership: Jack Russ, telephone 820-4244 Both groups offer several writing workshops each more than 200 entries per year. or [email protected] Current members after 19 years: 155 year. In November the Mt. Diablo group offered a “We’d like to motivate young people Welcomes new members? Yes! four-author panel, with members sharing tips: Camille any way possible to pick up a pen, or turn www.mtdiablowriters.org Minichino spoke on setting; Al Garrotto, dialogue; on their computer and create a poem, Liz Koehler-Pentacoff, characterization; and Charlotte a short story or an essay. Or all three,” Cook, editing. The event was so successful that a simi- said Liz Koehler-Pentacoff, a children’s Tri-Valley Writers lar mini-conference is being planned for next year. writer who head up the contest. Entries Meets at Girasole Grill, 3180 Santa Rita Road, Tri-Valley Writers’ April workshop presented tips on were due April 1 and the winners will be Pleasanton, from 11:30 a.m.-2;30 p.m., first Saturday of poetry and prose provided by Kirk Ridgeway, for- honored at a dinner May 19. the month, September to June mer Poet Laureate in Pleasanton, and novelist Linda Anyone searching for the company of Critique group the Monday night following Ridgeway. A literary showcase in which members other writers, or who wants to become the Saturday meeting read from their work was so successful that a second a writer, can have their experience Offers workshops and special events one is planned for May. enhanced by these groups. Writers with Cost: $18 for members; $21 for guests Tri-Valley Writers invites everyone to an upcoming expertise can help out others by sharing. Membership: Steve Workman, telephone 485-1011 membership drive and booksigning event from noon Writing is a lonely pursuit. Join one or [email protected] of these clubs for fun, inspiration and to Current members after one year: 55 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 22, at the Barnes and Noble Welcomes new members? Yes! ■ in Dublin. end the isolation. www.trivalleywriters.com

Page 16 • April 14, 2006 • Danville Weekly Epicure BY JACQUI LOVE MARSHALL Rice, rice and all that’s nice “A meal without rice is like a beautiful woman with only one eye.” —Chinese saying f there were one dish that univer- Then, there are these popular ers are milled until the grain is white. sally represented food, it would flavors: • Parboiled (or converted): Rice I probably be rice. Yes, rice is • Sweet: It is the most commonly that has been put through a steam- “the” global food. Cultivated for used rice. It is short and plump pressure process before milling to more than 5,000 years, it is a staple with white, opaque kernels. When produce a firmer, more separate dish that sustains two-thirds of the cooked, the kernels become very grain. Parboiled rice is popular world’s population. It is a whole- glutinous and lose their shape. among cooks who want an extra some and hunger-satisfying dish. • Aromatic: Popular aromatics fluffy rice. In Japan, the word for cooked include Basmati, which has a flavor • Wild: It is not a true rice but a grain rice is the same as the word for similar to popcorn or roasted nuts. of an aquatic grass native to North meal; in China, it is the same word Basmati rice swells lengthwise, America. It is dark brown, with a for food; and, in Louisiana, rice is creating long slender grains that nut-like flavor and chewy texture. a Cajun’s middle name. According are separate and fluffy; jasmine to the USA Rice Federation, rice is a long grain that yields moister What else is nice? contains “little or no fat, no cho- grains that cling together. It has a • Couscous (or fufu): A great alter- lesterol, minimal sodium ... and all flavor and aroma like basmati. native side dish of grains made from eight essential amino acids. It is • Black japonica: is rice with dark, semolina, couscous is traditionally also a good source of B-complex black bran. When cooked, the grains served under a meat or vegetable vitamins and essential minerals.” are somewhat chewy with a mild stew. The dish is a primary staple Yes, rice is a complex carbohy- spiciness. food in Africa and the Middle East. drate but ponder this: A study con- It’s easiest to make it from a pack- ducted at Iowa State University last How do you like your rice? age and I recommend the “Near d’ Arenberg year revealed that regular rice eat- • Brown: Only the hull has been East” brand, which offers a variety ers controlled their weight (i.e., ate removed from the kernels of rice, of herb/garlic combinations. Winemakers Dinner fewer calories daily; ate less sugar retaining the natural color, and • Polenta: A cornmeal mush popu- and fat) better than those who didn’t more of the nutrients and fiber. I lar in Italian, Mexican and Brazilian eat it regularly. And to add a little recommend it for its nuttier flavor cuisines. Originally considered gravy, rice has versatility. Because of and nutritional value. peasant food, polenta has gained Join us for its fairly neutral flavor, it can be used • White: In white rice, not only is the popularity in upscale restaurants as for everything from sushi to salad, outer husk removed but the bran lay- a dish to infuse with tomato, cheese “a taste down under” from soup to sake, easily absorbing and other sauces. at the d’ Arenberg Winemakers Dinner. other flavors or serving as an ideal • Orzo, the pasta “rice”: It’s my complement to many main dishes. favorite pasta and I often serve it Tuesday April 18, 2006 as a rice substitute, flavored with What’s Your Type? herbs and butter. It’s great as a Rice is cultivated in many dif- side dish for lamb and chicken and ferent forms. First, there’s the size loves to be topped with the juices of the grain—short, medium or from the meats. long. Long-grain is most popular Rice is used symbolically in many in the U.S. as it creates a fluffy rice. cultures. We throw it at modern Medium-grain rice, like Arborio, weddings as a blessing for abun- yields a creamy dish with a chewy dance and prosperity. I say: Throw middle that is perfect for puddings some in a pot ... today! and risotto. Short-grains produce a Jacqui Love Marshall lives in soft, sticky rice, which is used in Danville with her vintage-car-lov- many Chinese dishes. The short ing husband, two pugs and binders sticky grains cling to the chopsticks of recipes. E-mail her at Epicure@ and holds together well in sushi. DanvilleWeekly.com. Our Executive Chef Kevin Gin will prepare for you a four course dinner paired with selected wines from d’Arenberg of South Australia.

RICE COOKING TIPS: 1/2 cup diced celery time. Special Guest Speaker: • Rice doubles or triples in volume— 1/2 cup diced green peppers 8 oz. orzo cook rice in an adequate-sized pot. 2 cloves garlic 1 cup wild rice Gevin Speight • For consistently fluffy and light 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. salt Director of Marketing rice, measure rice and liquid exactly. 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted in a 325- Keep the lid on to prevent steam from 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper degree over 10 minutes then coarsely d’ Arenberg escaping and set a timer to avoid 3 cups hot cooked rice chopped under- and over-cooking. 1/2 cup chopped parsley 8 oz. dried cranberries • At end of cooking time, test for 1. Heat oil/shortening in large skillet 2 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil doneness. If the rice is not tender or over medium heat. Add chicken and 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar liquid is not absorbed, cover and cook brown. 3 green onions chopped, including 6:30 Reception…7:00 Dinner 2-4 minutes longer. 2. Add onions, celery, green pepper, green tops • Don’t stir rice. Stirring releases the garlic, salt and peppers and mix well. 1/4 cup sugar Eighty Dollars starch, increasing its stickiness. Cover and cook over medium heat, 1. Cook orzo in boiling water until ten- Exclusive of Tax and Gratuity • Fluff cooked rice with a fork to stirring occasionally, until vegetables der, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. release steam and keep grains sepa- are tender. 2. Combine wild rice, salt and 1 quart Call now for reservations- Space is limited rate. 3. Add rice and parsley and mix lightly. water in a large saucepan. Bring to a Serve hot. boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender to bite “DIRTY” RICE WILD RICE SALAD: and most grains have split open, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain and cool. (SERVES 8): (SERVES 8) A favorite among Southern cooks, 3. In a large bowl, gently mix orzo, Make your Easter Brunch reservations now! I love to get this deli salad from especially in Cajun country. wild rice, cranberries, oil and vinegar. Domenico’s (on Hartz Avenue) and was 1/4 shortening or oil Blend in green onions and sugar. delighted when I adapted this recipe 925.820.7200 1 lb. chicken gizzards, finely chopped 4. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours 44 Church Street • Danville • from a box of orzo. It’s the perfect party 1 lb. chicken livers, finely chopped or up to 1 day. Stir in walnuts just www.bridgesdanville.com dish but will get rave reviews at any 1 1/2 cups diced onions before serving.

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Looking for AT THE MOVIES

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Don’t miss Hot Licks Wesley Center presents ... ‘offbeat Bohemian’

by Dolores Fox Ciardelli Is your dog an Hicks and the Hot Licks, known for their gritty jazz Dand folk-pop textures, will getting take centerstage at Alamo’s Wesley Center next weekend. into Hicks’ songs are a blend of coun- try, old-time jazz, western swing and blues. He throws in a touch of bizarre danger? humor and irony for extra flavor. At the concert, the group will We can help. be premiering its album released in November by Surfdog called Is your dog running off your “Selected Shorts.” Hicks noted that the title is “a nod to film program- property and into traffi c? ming and a bow to brief clothing Neighbor’s yards? Wilder- everywhere.” The album includes ness areas? Or chasing other guests Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, dogs, or even people? Then Van Dyke Parks and Gibby Haynes. let Invisible Fence® Brand Hicks has been tagged an “influ- show you how your dog can ential and off-beat, bohemian pres- Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks are perform- stay safe behind a wall that ence who draws from diverse fields ing at the Wesley Center in Alamo next no one can see - but that of music.” He wrote 10 of the 13 Saturday, April 22. your dog is guaranteed not songs on the album. He approach- to cross! es a love song with “C’mon-a-My House,” in which he promises to in 1968, while he was a drummer give his love a list of objects in a for the Charlatans, which is often mockery of consumer society. In cited as one of the originators of “Texas Kinda Attitude,” he con- the psychedelic sound. SCHEDULE A FREE ON-SITE jures up a Janis Joplin-like figure The Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks in a 1930s vaudeville atmosphere. show takes place at 8 p.m., Saturday, EVALUATION TODAY! Hicks has been called “one of April 22, at the Wesley Center, 902 the central, defining figures of San Danville Blvd. in Alamo. Tickets CALL Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury scene are $25 and $35, and $22.50 for 1-888-738-1376 of the 1960’s.” He formed the Licks seniors. Call 229-2710. Presenting the Past BY BEVERLY LANE We Guarantee Our Work ...solid as a brick 15k–90k Service Free Shuttle % 9am - 5pm 15 OFF Coupon good for Honda, Lexus, Toyota, Acura and Scion vehicles only. One coupon per visit. Expires 4/21/06 • Scion • Acura Oil & Filter COURTESY OF VIRGIE V. JONES Change • Honda • Toyota $2799 +tax • Lexus Coupon good for Honda, Lexus, Toyota, Acura and Scion vehicles only. Up to 5 quarts of oil. Expires 4/21/06

Refugees from the Great Earthquake The Vecki family poses in front of its Gothic Revival house on SYCAMORE SERVICE Front Street, built by the Howard Brothers in 1866 for Michael We're the Cohen. The Veckis were refugees from the San Francisco earth- CENTER quake and fire. Pioneer John Chrisman owned the house and Red Brick 743-1967 passed away in 1906. When Veckis decided to stay in Danville Station in they purchased the house and Dr. Vecki practiced dentistry in the 744 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Propane! northern front room. Family members pictured are (l-r) Mary N. Danville at Sycamore Valley Rd. Allen (Claire Vecki’s mother), Claire, Victor, Isabel Vecki (Victor’s mother), children Victor Jan and Isabel. Full Service Repair Center • Factory Certifi ed Technician on Duty

Danville Weekly • April 14, 2006 • Page 19 Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

second Wednesday at noon; meets Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild WEEKEND PREVIEW for Mah Jong at 10:30 a.m. the third The Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild Art Wednesday; and holds a luncheon meets at 7 p.m., the third Wednesday Calling for Artists with program at noon the fourth of each month at the Danville Eggstravaganza! San Ramon Arts Walk & Festival, Wednesday. For information, call Jean Congregational Church, 989 San Stringfellow at 552-9733. Ramon Valley Blvd. Their speaker Sept. 23-24, in San Ramon is looking Ellie Dowler, 4, of Danville for artists ages 18 and over, resid- Blue Star Moms California for Wednesday, April 19 is long time ing in California to enter a piece of Blue Star Moms is a support group Danville resident, Ethel Selberg, who hunts for eggs at South Park will be showing her beautiful scrap original fine art in any medium, with a for families of members of the U.S. last week. Danville is sponsor- Sept. 1 deadline. There will be a spe- Armed Forces. It meets at 7 p.m., the quilts. Guests are welcome ($2 dona- cial garden for display of sculptures. second Wednesday of the month, at tion). Annual membership fee is $30 ing another Eggstravaganza, Digital images should be sent in the the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz ($20 for seniors 65+). For information, form of jpeg files. A non-refundable Ave. Call Peggy at 866-7035 or Patty call Dianne at 837-1863. which will include an egg entry fee of $10 per art work. For at 838-9096 or visit www.bluestar- hunt, crafts and face paint- information, call 336-0267 or visit moms.org. ing for ages 1-9, from 9:30- www.sanramonarts.org. Danville Rotary The Danville Rotary meets at noon Concerts noon, Saturday, April 15, on every Monday at the Brass Door, 2154 Contra Costa Wind Symphony the large grassy area at Oak San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Contra Costa Wind Symphony, Classes For information, visit www.danvillero- conducted by Duane Carroll, will be Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley tary.org. Mixed Media Fun for Kids commemorating the 100th anniver- Road. Registration for resi- Danville Women’s Club sary of the San Francisco earthquake Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 dents is $5; non-resident, $6. Front St., offers a Mixed Media Fun The Danville Women’s Club will be and fire with the world premiere of for Kids class from 3-4:30 p.m., meeting at noon, Thursday, April 20, “Symphony No. 1: New Day Rising,” Call 314-3400. Don’t forget Wednesdays, for ages 6-13. Marilyn at the Clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa, at 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, Dean MacDougall is the instructor. Classes Danville. The speaker will be Lisa from Lesher Regional Center, Walnut Creek. LANI ALLEN your camera to capture those are ongoing. Fee is $78 for five Navlet’s Nursery to discuss “Your Tickets are $18 for general admission, priceless pictures with the weeks, plus $8 for materials. For Spring Garden.” Guests are welcome. $15 for seniors and $12 for students information, call 838-1959. The cost of lunch is $6 for subsequent by calling 943-7469. For information, Spring Bunny! guests and members, but free to first call 944-5392 or visit www.dlrca.org time guests. For reservations or infor- or www.ccwindsymphony.org. mation, call 837-7528. San Francisco Girl’s Chorus tion is required and closes Thursday, 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. Call Clubs Diablo Bonsai Club The San Francisco Girl’s Chorus, Level April 20. Call (510) 236-9558, e-mail 228-8860 or visit www.johnmuir.org. The Diablo Bonsai Club will be holding IV, will be giving a choral music per- [email protected], or Heavy rain will cancel this event. Alamo Rotary a lecture and workshop on planting formance at 5 p.m., Sunday, April 23, visit www.bringingbackthenatives.net. and raising Bonsai Trees with individ- at St. Timothy’s Church, 1550 Diablo Las Trampas Wilderness Walk The Alamo Rotary meets at noon Comedy Fest for Films Join Naturalists on a 2.5-mile short every Wednesday at Roundhill Country ual attention to those interested in the Road, Danville. General admission is Art of Bonsai, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., $18, $12 for students/seniors. Call Former Danville resident and gradu- but steep hike up to Rocky Ridge, to Club, 3169 Roundhill Road. Call Mark ate of San Ramon Valley High Andrew view the gorgeous scenery and beau- Kahn at 837-3262. Wednesday, April 19, at Heather Farm 837-4993, ext. 15, or visit www.saint- Garden Center, Camellia Room, 1540 timothysdanville.org/Header.html. Norelli is returning to the Village tiful wildflowers along the ridge, start- Alamo Women’s Club Federated Theatre, along with comedians John ing at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 27. Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. Call Spring Concert The club meets on most Wednesdays 736-9157 or visit www.angelfire.com/ DeKoven and Jen Kober, at 8 p.m., For information, call 862-2601. at its clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd. It Monte Vista High School Orchestra, Friday, April 14. This event will be ben- ca2/diablobonsai. Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Rock City Intermediate Mountain holds a business meeting and tea the efiting the California Independent Film Bike Ride will be having their Spring Concert, Festival Association and the Danville at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, in the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay International Children’s Film Festival. will be hosting a ride for intermedi- Al Gentile Theater, 3131 Stone Valley Tickets are $20. For information, call Road, Danville. Tickets are $5. Middle ate riders from Rock City through 314-3463 or e-mail vtboxoffice@ historic Diablo and returning down on school students are free with Student ci.danville.ca.us. I.D. Wall Point Road, starting at 10 a.m., FURNITURE Saturday, April 15. Riders will meet Flag Retirement Ceremony Spring Jazz Concert Ian Wogan, a senior at San Ramon at Monte Vista High School parking Monte Vista High School’s Jazz A Valley High School and a Boy Scout lot, 3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville. and B will be having their spring jazz from Troup 815, will be completing his Contact Chris Towles at (510) 229- concert at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 27, Eagle Scout Service Project by hosting 0023 or [email protected]. in the Al Genile Theater, 3131 Stone a flag retirement ceremony Saturday, Second Annual Saving Strokes WAREHOUSE Valley Road, Danville. The concert April 22, at Camp Parks, Dublin. If you will feature guest artist Mic Gillette. Golf Event have an American Flag that is torn, American Stroke Association and Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at faded, worn or badly soiled, it is in need the door. Pleasanton Golf Center will be host- open to the public of retirement. The deadline for flags ing the second annual Saving Strokes is Wednesday, April 19, and a drop Event from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., box is available at all times, right out- Sunday, April 23, at the Pleasanton Danville/San Ramon area side the front door of the Greenbrook Golf Center, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Events Clubhouse, 300 Greenbrook Drive, Physical therapists and trained PGA Danville. Call 984-9111. Bringing Back Natives Garden professionals will be on hand to intro- Tour Giant Spring Book Sale duce stroke “victors” to the benefits of NEVER PAY FULL RETAIL OR A free garden tour will visit 65 pesti- Friends of the Danville Library will be golf. For information, call the American cide-free, water-conserving gardens holding a giant spring book sale from Stroke Association at (510) 904-4000. that provide habitat for wildlife and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, April 21; 10 Spring Fest! for Families DEPARTMENT PRICES AGAIN have more than 30 percent native a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 22; and The Danville Police Department and plants, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-4 p.m., Sunday, April 23. All pro- the Town of Danville will be hosting a May 7. This event is free, registra- ceeds benefit the Danville Library. free family Spring Fest for all ages. This hurry in for spring clearance Grizzly Peak Cyclists Ride event will include performances, face Bart Borland from Grizzly Peak painting and more, from 10 a.m.-2 Cyclists will lead a ride starting at the p.m., Saturday, May 6, at the Danville Park-N-Ride lot at Rudgear Road and Community Center. Call 314-3400. I-680 and then riding over to Athenian Spring Floral Extravaganza Sealy MATTRESS SALE!! School, continuing to ascend up Blackhawk Bloomers are excited Mount Diablo. The descent will take to announce their Spring Floral you into Danville for coffee at Peet’s. Extravaganza with special guest Jun "Glenna" twin size $299 This ride takes place from 8:45 a.m.- Pinon at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April noon every Tuesday until June 13. 26, Blackhawk Country Club, Lakeside "Rococo" pillowtop queen set $699 Contact Bart Borland at (510) 601- Ballroom, 3144 Deer Meadow Drive, rated best value 5062 or [email protected]. Danville. Jun Pinon has been featured Home Garden Tour in Oprah’s magazine, “O,” and does Danville Alamo Branch of American special floral arrangements for the Ritz "Galliani" Ultra Luxury king set $1,999 Association of University Women Carlton and the Four Season Hotels. with latex and memory foam (AAUW) will be hosting a Home Tickets are $50, lunch included. For Garden Tour from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., reservations and more information, Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May contact Lotty Graham at 736-3665 or Free bed frame with Sealy mattress purchase 13. Tickets are $25. For information [email protected]. contact Tena Gallagher at 837-0826 or [email protected]. John Muir’s Birthday Celebration and Earth Day Festival Exhibits FURNITURE TRENDS John Muir Association and the hours National Park Service will be hosting a 1906 Great Earthquake Exhibit 12893 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon mon-sat 11-6 day of free activities to celebrate Earth The Museum of the San Ramon Valley (between post office & hospital) Day and John Muir’s 168th birthday, will be displaying newspapers, books, sun 12-6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April post cards and stereoptican slides 22, at John Muir National Historic Site, on the 1906 earthquake’s impacts on Page 20 • April 14, 2006 • Danville Weekly CALENDAR

Danville during the month of April. The Fourth Annual Tri-Valley Youth live auctions and dancing. Tickets children. Formerly Indian Princesses ages 7-12, where kids will have museum is open 1-4 p.m., Tuesday- Food Drive are $75. Contact Pam Clemmons at and Guides, the Adventure Guides the opportunity to learn about wild- Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays. Youth groups from all over the Tri- [email protected] or visit www. are Junior Explorers (pre-school to life and geology on Mount Diablo. There is no charge for admission but Valley will be collecting nonperishable ses.srvusd.k12.ca.us/paris2006. kindergarden), Guides and Princeses Sessions will run from 2-5 p.m., with donations are encouraged. Call 837- items for local food pantries, from 9 Third Annual UCP Golf Classic (kindergarden-third grade), and Trail five Saturday sessions from May 3750 or visit www.museumsrv.org. a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 29. About With a day of golf, including lunch, Blazers (fourth-eighth grade). Fathers 6-June 10 for children and one par- Beasts in Your Back Yard 1,000 youth volunteers will be going exciting contests, prizes and spe- spend special times with their sons ent. Registration is required. There is The new exhibit at the Museum of door-to-door around the Tri-Valley area cial celebrity appearances, the third and daughters, camping, rafting, at no charge for the program, only the the San Ramon Valley features fossils to collect donations. For information, annual UCP Golf Classic will be sports events, bowling and much Park’s entrance fee is required. For excavated from the Blackhawk Quarry contact David Bahr at 998-6513 or starting at 10 a.m., Monday, April more. Call 831-1100. more information and registration, in the late 1930s. The exhibit is run- visit www.youthfooddrive.com. 24, Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Terrific Twos, Threes & Fours! contact Ranger Jack Duggan at 837- ning through April 22 at the museum, Hidden Gardens of the Valley Tour Silver Lake Drive, Danville. This event Spring art, crafts, movement and 6129 or [email protected]. 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. Hours A benefit for the Valley Humane will conclude with a gourmet dinner music classes for your 2-4 year olds YMCA Spring Youth Sports Leagues are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Society Adoption Center will be host- and a silent auction to benefit United will be starting with a variety of dates The YMCA will be starting sports and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. There ing a self-driven garden tour, from 10 Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate. and times: Tuesdays, April 18-June leagues, classes and sports camps is no admission fee but donations are a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, May 7. There will Tickets for the whole day are $175; 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:45-11:45 for preschoolers through middle encouraged. Call 837-3750 or visit be 10 gardens included in the tour; a $40 for dinner only. Call (510) 832- a.m.; Wednesdays, April 19-June 7, school-aged students this summer. www.museumsrv.org. map and brochure will be provided at 7430, ext. 4, or visit www.ucpgg.org. 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:45-11:45 a.m., Registration is now open for a soc- Car Illustrations the first garden. Tickets are $35 and at the Danville Community Center, Art cer league for ages 3 to third grade Blackhawk Museum presents Art may be purchased at Valley Humane Room. Eight classes cost $95 per is from April 22-June 10 with league Fitzpatrick, a fine artist who created Society Adoption Center, 273 Spring child with a $10 materials fee payable fee $123; and a lacrosse league for a series of car illustrations for Pontiac St., Pleasanton, or by calling Charli Holidays to the instructor, Mary Buschini. grades K-3rd grade is from May 6- Division in 1959 and also created Hyden at 918-0799. Junior Ranger Program June 10, league fee is $102. For infor- the popular “Sporty Cars” series Spring Boutique Sale Eggstravaganza Mt. Diablo State Park is offering a mation, call 831-1100 or visit www. for the U.S. Post Office, from 10:30 The MOMS Club and Children’s Don’t miss a fun filled family morning at Junior Ranger Program for children mdrymca.org. a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 22, at the Film Festival will be hosting a Spring Eggstravaganza for children ages 1-9, Blackhawk Museum. For information, Boutique Sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with different timing per age group. The call Jon Hart at 736-2277, ext. 248, or Saturday, May 6, at the Veteran’s Hall, event is 9:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org. 400 Hartz Ave., Danville. This event 15, at Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley will benefit a national charity, Mother Road, Danville. Cost is $5 for resident, See Jane Run: Contemporary Art $6 for non-resident. About Childhood to Mother Fund. Free refreshments will The Bedford Gallery Guild will be be provided, with drawing prizes and hosting an exhibit titled, “See Jane entertainment for the kids. For infor- Run” with a reception from 3-5 mation, contact Cori at 803-8083. p.m., Sunday, April 30, Dean Lesher SRVHS Fastpitch Girls Softball Kids & Teens Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Crab Feed Medical grade skin treatments in a Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. The exhibit SRVHS Fastpitch Girls Softball Team A Trio of Events for Young Readers approaches the subject of childhood will be hosting a Crab Feed to help Rakestraw Books will be hosting a luxurious spa setting. from different points of view and raise money for improvements to trio of events for young readers dur- will remain on display until June 25. the fields and equipment, starting at ing the final week of April and the first Admission is $3; free to Friends of the 6 p.m., Saturday, April 22, Danville week in May. Sarah Dessen, author Bedford and to members of the Diablo Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., Danville. of “Just Listen,” will be at Rakestraw Services Offered: Regional Arts Association. Call 295- Tickets are $35 and are available from Books at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 1417 or visit www.bedfordgallery.org. any SRVHS player or by calling 837- 26. Ashley Wolff will be presenting Laser Hair Reduction 8639. “Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the Last Day of Kindergarten,” at 10 a.m., Titan Skin Sycamore Valley Elementary Thursday, April 27. Anthony Horowitz Tightening School Auction and Fundraiser will be presenting his new novel, “Ark Fundraisers Sycamore Valley Elementary will be Angel: An Alex Rider Adventure,” at 10 IPL Photo- holding its annual parent-teacher a.m., Tuesday, May 2. Reservations ‘Blossom Into Spring’ Fashion social fundraiser from 6:30-11 p.m., required. Call 837-7337. rejuvenation Show Friday, April 28, at the Blackhawk ® GFWC/Danville Women’s Club is Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Adventure Guides Botox hosting a fashion show, “Blossom The San Ramon Valley YMCA offers Circle, Danville. The night will consist ® Into Spring,” to benefit Friends of of hors d’oeurves, dinner, silent and three programs for fathers and their Restylane Hospice San Ramon Valley, at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 29, Crow Canyon Captique® Country Club. Tickets are a donation of $35 and must be purchased before Collagen Injections April 20 by calling Barbara Chavez at 828-0347 or 837-1165. Facials Children of Faith Auction Ship of Hope Waxing ‘Footprints in the Sand’ Valley Christian Elementary School will be hosting its first Children of Faith Microdermabrasion Auction, “Footprints in the Sand,” start- ing at 6 p.m., Friday, April 28, at 7500 Chemical Peels Inspiration Drive, Dublin. The silent auc- tion will start at 7 p.m. and the live auc- Professional tion will start at 8:30 p.m. and will help Models Makeup for all fund their programs. For information, Gala occasions contact Renee Rogers at 648-7999 or [email protected]. Ravi Panjabi, MD, Medical Director Concert for Wounded Warriors Dinner, Dance, Auction & Casino A recital of Opera Arias, Show Tunes and a special Patriotic Tribute will be To Benefi t Hope Hospice Mother’s Day Special benefiting the Wounded Warriors Fund featuring Jessica Julin, soprano; John Free 30 min relaxation facial with any Botox®*, Dooley, baritone; and Skye Atman, Saturday, April 22, 2006 ® ® piantist, at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, April Restylane , or Captique service. 27, at the Wesley Center, 902 Danville 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm *Minimum of 20 units must be purchased Blvd., Alamo. Tickets are $25 for adults received by Tuesday, April 25; $30 at the door. Castlewood Country Club Titan Special Pleasanton 3 treatments, 1 month apart, $1000 each. Reg. $2000 each $75 per person Reserved seating – Table of 10 Look Polished to Perfection Cocktail attire • Black-tie optional Express glow-enhancing facial with brow and lip wax for only $99 Come journey with us to the Greek Isles... 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Internet Safety Workshop for night the hikers will find the camp Parents ready with wine, gourmet meals and Lectures/ San Ramon Valley High School and evening lectures. Cost is $750 per Sports SRVHS PTSA will be providing a infor- person, limited to 20 people. Call 947- Slam Dunk to Team Success Workshops mative workshop for parents of middle 3535 or visit www.savemountdiablo. Tara Vanderveer, current Stanford and high school teens about Internet org. women’s basketball coach, will be B2B Power Exchange safety from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, April speaking on the importance of team B2B Power Exchange will be pre- 25, SRVHS Performing Arts Center, work, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, in senting a Group for True B2B 140 Love Lane, Danville. Registration Cal High’s Theatre, 9870 Broadmoor, Business Developers, from 7:45-10 is not required, but requested. For On Stage San Ramon. This event is free. For a.m., Thursday, April 20, at Mimi’s information, contact Jill Schratz at information, call Arlene Chang at 264- Cafe, 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. 837-3578 or [email protected]. Danville Ballet Spring Performance 7010. Members attend for free; non-mem- The Danville Ballet Company along ‘Spirit of Adoption’ T-bird Football and Cheer bers $30 prepaid by Tuesday, April 18, Debbie Thomas and America World with students from Ballet and or $40 paid the day of. Call 201-3410 Theatre Arts are presenting “Spring T-bird Football registrations will be held Adoption Association will be sponsor- 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 21, and from or visit www.b2bpowerexchange. ing a workshop, “Spirit of Adoption,” Performance 2006,” starting at 7:30 com/dublin. p.m., Friday, May 12; and 2 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 6. For infor- from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 22, mation, visit www.srvtbirds.com. Contra Costa Republican Women Valley Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13, at the Federated Annual Conference 2252 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita The Contra Costa Republican Women This event is free, but registration is Road, Pleasanton. The performers Federated Annual Conference will be required by visiting www.awaa.org or will dance Act I and Act II of the bal- held from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thursday, registering at the door. let La Bayadere. Tickets are available Support from the Civic Arts Box Office; $22 April 27, at Oakhurst Country Club, Straight Talk: ‘In God We Trust’ 1001 Peacock Creek, Clayton. This for adults and $20 for seniors and Brad Dacus, President of Pacific children under 12. All seats reserved. Groups event is $35 per person, including lunch. Justice Institute, will be speaking at Call 838-2182 or visit www.yvrwf.org. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicart- Hospice Offers Support the next Straight Talk meeting to dis- stickets.org. cuss the controversy over the rights Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra of religious expression, from 7-8:15 Kabaret for Kids Costa offers a variety of support a.m., Friday, April 28, at the Danville The popular musical variety show, groups and workshops for people Dr. Sara Denman Compassionate Therapy Community Center, 420 Front St., Kabaret for Kids, with Danville experiencing grief and loss after the Danville. Cost is $20, including break- resident, award-winning cabaret and death of a loved one. Individual grief Licensed for Change… fast. Sign up at www.acteva.com/go/ theater star Samantha Samuels and counseling for Hospice families is valleystraighttalk. Danville resident Sophie Oda, is back also available. Groups are offered Psychologist Helping you Move from in town, at 2:15 p.m., Saturday, April from 7-9 p.m., Friday evenings at the Teen SAT Strategy Session 15 and 22, at the Regional Center San Ramon Valley United Methodist Merely Surviving For high school students taking the for the Arts, Stage 3 Theatre, Walnut Church in Alamo. All groups and SATs, there will be a free session Creek. Tickets are $12. For informa- workshops are offered without fee and to Thriving with professionals from the Princeton tion call 943-SHOW (943-7469). require preregistration. For a schedule Review, from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, of groups in the Pleasant Hill area, for Specializing in April 27, at the Danville Library, 400 ‘Noises Off’ San Ramon Valley High School proud- additional information and/or to regis- Front St. There will be an overview ter, call 887-5678. parenting challenges, of the college admissions process, ly presents a funny comedy, “Noises eating issues, tips on the new changes to the SAT Off,” at 2:30 and 8 p.m., Thursday- When Mom or Dad Has Cancer substance abuse, exam and effective test-taking tips. Saturday, April 27-29, and at 2:30 Teen talk and Kids Circle will be This event is free, but registration is p.m., Sunday, April 30, in the schools’ leading school-aged children in fun, anxiety, depression, required. Reserve your spot by call- Performing Arts Center. Advance creative activities while teens will past/present trauma, ing 837-4889 or visiting the Danville tickets are $7; tickets sold at the door participate in a group where they can Library Information Desk. are $8. Call 552-3089 or email cperry- discuss their concerns while their and life transitions [email protected]. parents who have cancer meet, too, Downtown Danville Role Players present ‘Gun Shy’ from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 171 Front St. #204 The Role Players Ensemble Theatre 13, at The Wellness Community, 3276 Literary Events are presenting “Gun Shy,” a funny McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This event story about marriage, divorce, infidel- is free, but reservations are required. 925.648.4941 Call 933-0107. License #PSY19808 Free Book Club Forum Series ity, infertility, eternal love and diets no Presented in cooperation with one should try. “Gun Shy” will be start- Rakestraw Books, Project Second ing at 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Chance will resume its freeBook Club Saturday evenings; and at 2 p.m. for Forum series at 7 p.m., Thursday, May Sunday matinees, from April 21-May Volunteering 18, at Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad 13, at the Village Theatre, 233 Front Ave., Danville. Ron Shoop of Random St., Danville. Tickets are $13-$22. For Bringing Back the Natives Tour House will be presenting a list of excit- tickets call 314-3463 or visit www.vil- Volunteers are needed for the Bringing ing book titles. Call 927-3250. lagetheatreshows.com. Back the Natives Garden Tour, from 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Sunday, May 7. This Fixed Rate 2nds! Sebastian Junger tour will include 64 pesticide-free, Sebastian Junger, author of “A Death water conserving gardens that provide Lower Than The Prime Rate of 7.75%! in Belmont” and “The Perfect Storm,” habitat for wildflife and native plants. is returning to Rakestraw Books for Seniors Registration is required to volunteer. a special reading and signing at 11 Contact Kathy Kramer at (510) 236- a.m., Saturday, April 29. For this Laugh Club Medical research has proven what 9558. Visit www.bringingbackthe- special event, brunch will be served. natives.com. 7.19% (APR 7.21%) Reservations are required. Call 837- people have known for ages. 7337. Laughter is good for you. Join us for Diablo Valley Literacy Council a half-hour laugh session at 10 a.m. The Diablo Valley Literacy Council $75K...... $508/month every Tuesday at the San Ramon (DVLC) is looking for volunteers to Senior Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. help non-English speaking adults learn $100K...... $678/month This event is free. Call Fred Turner at how to read, write and speak English. Miscellaneous 216-4590. There will be three tutor-training work- $250K...... $1,695/month Four Days on Diablo Lend-a-Hand Day shops held: Saturday, May 6; Tuesday, $500K...... $3,390/month Save Mount Diablo will be hosting a The Town of Danville will be help- May 9; and Saturday, May 13, at 30-mile trip up the Diablo Trail from ing Danville seniors with their spring DVLC, 4000 Clayton Road, Concord. Walnut Creek to Brentwood crossing yard clean-up, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., There is a non-refundable $15 regis- • Convert your adjustable rate lines over 50,000 acres of open space, Saturday, April 29. Seniors or vol- tration fee. For information or to regis- from Wednesday-Saturday, May 3-6. unteers should call 314-3476 for an ter, call Jane at 938-0139. Hikers will carry day packs and the information packet if they would like Mt. 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COLORADO. 60 AC - $49,900. www.heierconstruction.com Exc Refs 925-362-0837 Trustworthy PERFECTION Mountain Club Membership available. Outstanding rocky mountain views! household items, 30 yrs Livermore resident ~ Lic#837402 Painting & Wallpapering (925) 837-2315 Elec/Tele included. Get away for a week- THOR LANDSCAPING Free Estimates and Low Rates! NOT A MISPRINT! $589,000 end or a lifetime! Low down payment autos, Cement, Brickwork, Sod & Sprinkler (925) 485-3545 or 699-5800 New Concord, 4 Bedrooms with excellent financing! Call Today! 1-866-696-5263. (Cal-SCAN) NEW LOOK Installation, Fence & Deck Repair, CA Lic. #040142 3 Full baths, Central Heat freebies CULTURED MARBLE & ONYX Waterfalls and Fountains & Air. Call Now! 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Lic# 726956 OFFICE FOR RENT A+ References ~ Insured ~ Lic# 503716 18 Yrs Family Owned & Operated 1200 sf near Raley’s Pleasanton Dan (925) 575-1892 - light & airy Excellent rate! 925-846-4980 Danville Weekly • April 14, 2006 • Page 25 Real Estate Jumbo loans at OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS conforming rates? SALES AT A GLANCE This week’s data represents homes sold during March 2006 Danville Alamo Walnut Creek It’s a dream come Total sales reported: 18 Total sales reported: 8 Total sales reported: 28 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: $500,000 $960,000 $338,000 true for homebuyers Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: $1,600,000 $2,050,000 $1,592,500 Boost your buying power with Technology Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Credit Union’s reduced rates on jumbo $1,067,972 $1,471,063 $599,268 loans up to $620,000 for six-month, one-year, and 3/1 ARM loans. HOME SALES Source: California REsource Danville for $1,408,000 Trust to Wilkins Trust for $1,250,000 See the difference and save. 118 Blackstone Drive Y. & 233 Madeline Lane Shapell Loan Amount: $620,000* J. Shing to M. & M. Saghir for Industries to T. Truong for 2399 Ironwood Place E. & $942,500 $1,273,500 H. Etemad to Beedle Trust for Regular Jumbo Rate: 5.625% (7.207% APR) Sather 1180 Blue Spur Circle Shapell 20 Moss Wood Court $1,749,500 Trust to M. Vonhoetzendorff for Tech CU’s Conforming Rate: 5.500% (7.085% APR) Industries to Madsen Trust for 106 La Sonoma Way S. & N. $730,000 $1,044,000 Grossman to C. & N. O’Brien Expect more than just a great rate. 202 Paraiso Drive Herrerias for $1,615,000 510 Contada Circle V. Boyett Trust to S. & J. Andres for Michael King Speed. Close quickly—from application to funding in 15 days to E. Peterson for $682,500 $950,000 235 Las Quebradas Lane Mobile: (925) 922-9997 or less. 212 Country Meadows Lane 404 Plata Court Farley Chung Trust to J. Falk for P. & E. Brodsky to W. & P. Trust to M. & S. Mulligan for $1,599,000 Convenience. Your home loan is just around the corner, with Scarbrough for $750,000 $1,275,000 1480 Laurenita Way our full-service Mortgage Store in Dublin. 37 Deer Meadow Place 830 Podva Road #B J. Ka to Sycamore Development to M. LandAmerica Onestop to D. & K. Sayaghi for $500,000 & H. Temkin for $2,050,000 Apply today at Service. Our mortgage consultants are available to meet at L. Francone for $1,090,000 308 Ranger Place M. & A. 2505 Lunada Lane J. & J. www.techcu.com 450 Eagle Valley Way Shapiro your home, office, or even at the local café— seven days a week. Iorio to V. & A. Thomas for Leonard to G. Khosravi for or our neighborhood Trust to H. & D. Larijani for $860,000 Mortgage Store in Dublin, $887,500 $960,000 4024 Sugar Maple Drive J. or contact local Tech CU’s Tech CU—a great place for home loans. 400 Edinburgh Circle 68 Mayfair Court Pigott & J. Mullins to C. Lucasey for Trust to P. & D. Sutherland for lending specialist Lai Trust to B. Chromy for $1,429,000 $1,566,500 $1,300,000 Michael King 314 Zagora Drive D. & D. at (925) 922-9997. *Rates as of March 13, 2006. 3/1 ARM, no points, owner-occupied SFR in California 4250 Golden Oak Court M. & Crews to R. & J. Cruz for Walnut Creek at 80% LTV. Some restrictions may apply. For details, please speak with a Tech CU S. Bradlee to Marcon Trust for $1,060,000 mortgage consultant. $1,600,000 1315 Alma Avenue #242 3380 Green Meadow Drive Alamo Alma Development to J. & E. B. Chromy to C. Yang for 1390 Casa Vallecita D. Sipin for $338,000 $1,175,000 Heieren to G. Orocio for 1315 Alma Avenue #266 2 Hap Terrace G. & R. $1,245,000 Alma Development to N. Sanchez to J. & S. Woodbury 910 Escondido Court Barton Braddon-Walker for $496,000

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To list your home in the Danville Weekly Open Home Guide, please email: [email protected] • No income verification options • 100% financing available** Danville Pleasanton 4 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3845 Sheffield Cir. $1,149,999 Sat 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 734-5000 4148 Georgis Pl. $635,000 Sat 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams 397-4300 605 Gasgow Cir. $960,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 719-1785 2849 Cedrus Ct. $739,999 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 876-6575 Alamo 4 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 2527 Skimmer Ct. $1,137,000 2263 Granite Ct. $1,298,000 Sat 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 519-9080 Sat 1-4 p.m. Emplire 788-8699 4134 Casterson Ct. $1,345,000 Dublin Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Info Home 487-2605 5711 Ohana Ln. $2,395,000 3 Bedrooms Sat 12-5 p.m. Coldwell Banker 847-7355 11425 Winding Trail Ln. $624,950 3593 Pimlico Dr. $859,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 734-5000 Sat 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams 216-5869 Livermore San Ramon 2 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 1093 Ventura Ave. $450,000 Sat 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams 292-SOLD 524 Tylerton Ct. $1,424,500 4184 Torrey Pine Wy. $530,000 Sat 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 Sat 130-430 p.m.Keller Williams 650-454-8527 4 Elmwood Dr. $789,950 3 Bedrooms Sat 12-4 p.m. Hometown GMAC 417-8611 524 Oriole Ave. $539,888 5 Bedrooms Sat 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams 292-SOLD 1565 Morning Glory Ct. $593,000 3107 Ashbrook Ln. $1,099,000 Sat 1-4 p.m. Century 21 699-9508 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 833-1822 Page 26 • April 14, 2006 • Danville Weekly www.The Combs Team .com ProfessionalsYou Can CAROLYN DEGNAN Count On! 925-362-1648

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Danville Weekly • April 14, 2006 • Page 27 DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Magnificent Magee Ranch $2,250,000 Wonderful Westside Danville $1,600,000 Absolutely Spectacular $1,569,000 Custom home on sought-after street. 1bd/1ba on 4bd, 3ba on over one-half acre. Vaulted ceilings, new Truly one of the most beautiful locations and settings first floor plus paneled formal office. Large kitchen/ dual pane windows with views of Mt. Diablo. Private around. Over one-half acre, all private with the best family room combo. Lovely rear yard. yard with pool, patio area, large deck and grass area. views in Danville. 5bd, 3ba, and much more. Dave Bauer 925.855.4040 Brad Gothberg 800.492.6365 X 3062 Lisa and Greg Doyle 925.855.4046

DANVILLE ALAMO DANVILLE Prestigious Diablo Highlands $1,574,500 Exceptional Whitegate Single Level $1,395,000 Gourmet Delight $1,329,000 Enjoy gracious living at its best in this marvelous home. Cul-de-sac location with great views overlooking Gourmet delight! Remodeled kitchen, gas cook top, In pristine condition, 5bd, 4.5ba, large bonus room, open space. 5bd, 2.5ba, updated granite and stainless granite counters, stainless appliances. Backyard with 4351+/-sf. Beautiful grounds with pool and spa. kitchen. Virtual tour at www.JohnLopes.com. spa, valley views, built-in BBQ. 4bd, 3ba, 3-car garage. Patty Smith 925.785.8369 John Lopes 925.998.8262 Sharon K. Miller 925.200.1737

BLACKHAWK SAN RAMON DANVILLE Updated To Perfection $1,299,000 Belrose of Windemere $1,138,000 Coming Soon in Hidden Valley Great floor plan, master down, 3 spacious bedrooms up, Don’t miss this opportunity to own this incredibly 5bd, 3ba, 3300+/-sf in one of Danville’s most secluded 2.5ba, 3-car garage. Designer lighting, paint, fixtures, slab stunning 5 bedroom, 3 bath, newer 3147+/-sf home. neighborhoods. Dividend model, Italian design, gour- granite, slate, cherry wood. Golf membership available. Priced aggressively for quick sale. met kitchen, 20’ ceilings, light and bright throughout. Suzanne Gardner 925.577.4165 Julie Whitmer 925.997.5120 Peggy Kissinger 925.984.1945

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