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Page 2 • November 3, 2006 • Danville Weekly Streetwise ASKED AT THE DANVILLE LIBRARY

What statewide proposition Q: do you feel most strongly about?

The cigarette tax (Prop. 86) is ridiculous. It’s a “sin tax.” It’s not going to improve anything because the money won’t end up improving Storer Family: Sandra, Robert, Michael, Andrew & Max – the dog health. If you make the taxes too high, people will just buy bootleg cigarettes from Mexico or STORER Canada. They’ll cheat. endorsed by —Alva Hayes retired DANVILLE WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Danville Council members The smoking tax seems right. We had some- Candace Andersen Newell Arnerich Mike Doyle thing like that when I lived in Washington and ( ( people kept buying cigarettes. It could benefit Danville Mayors: Newell Arnerich, Mike Doyle, Millie Greenberg, Beverly Lane, a lot of people. The money should go to can- cer research. Don Ritchey, Susana Schlendorf; Richard Waldo Brandon August Endorsed by SRV School Board Members: Marianne Gagen, Greg Marvel & Paul Gardner restaurant manager “Robert brings responsible experience in helping Danville Seniors with affordable housing and is the only candidate with school age children.”

For a complete list of endorsements please visit: www.STORERforCouncil.com Paid for by Elect Robert Storer for Council FPPC#1290014 I think going on ethanol gas (Prop. 87) would be better than relying on foreign oil. Something tells me gas prices are going to go right back up after the elections. I had no idea Brazil used ethanol gas. It’s better than taking it out of the ground; the earth produces oil for a reason and it should stay there. Stefani Fredland painter

I’m for Proposition 1A and B because it would help finish the Caldecott Tunnel. That would improve the quality of life for a lot of people. There is only one lane open for reverse com- muters and people going into San Francisco on the weekend. With the tech boom a lot of people commute to Dublin and Pleasanton from San Francisco. Mark Graham area manager for AT&T

I’ve heard a lot about the proposition Bill Clinton endorses (Prop. 87). Gas is way too expensive and I think a lot of that has to do with George W. Bush. We should depend on other forms of energy like ethanol. I’m a pizza delivery driver so it’s important to me. I’d have a lot more money to spend on other things in the economy. Patrick Morehouse pizza delivery driver COMPILED BY NATALIE O’NEILL

ABOUT THE COVER While statistics show that domestic violence is less likely to occur in wealthy com- munities, local counselors, crisis line volunteers and law enforcement officers say it doesn’t necessarily happen less—it’s just reported less. Photo illustration and design by Jason Lind. Vol. II, Number 27

The Danville Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. The Danville Weekly is mailed free to homes and apartments in Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo. Voluntary subscriptions at $30 per year ($50 for two years) are welcome from local residents. Subscription rate for businesses and for residents of other communities is $50 per year. © 2006 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Danville Weekly • November 3, 2006 • Page 3 NEWSFRONT The Cat In The Hat NEWS DIGEST QUOTE OF THE WEEK A 4’ bronze sculpture by Leo Rijn honoring the legacy of Dr. Seuss We see people come one Reception year and buy stuff, then “ they’ll bring it back to sell Saturday, November 4th it another year. 5pm to 8pm —Jackie Lawrence, chairwoman of the ski swap at San Ramon Valley High this weekend. See story, page 7.”

Exhibit through Nov. 12th Role Players nominated for Shellies Danville’s Role Players Ensemble have a starring role in the nominations announced Tuesday for the 28th annual • Meet exhibition curator and Shellie Awards to honor work in theatrical productions that took place between Sept. 1, 2005, and Aug. 31, 2006, in Seuss expert William W. Dreyer Central Contra Costa. Role Players nominations for their roles in the musical • View newly released artwork from “Red Hot & Cole” are: outstanding actress: Terry Darcy The Art of Dr. Seuss collection D’Emidio; actor: Alan Cameron; supporting actress: Shari Lynn Oret; supporting actor: Michael Vetrovec; director: Jennifer Denison-Perry; music director: Matt Smart; cho- reography: Jennifer Denison-Perry; costuming: Sandra Studio 7 Fine Arts Gardner; lighting design: Scott Denison; and outstanding 400 Main Street production: “Red Hot & Cole.” Role Players nominations for plays are: outstanding Downtown Pleasanton actress: Laurel Ryerson Kalan, “Wrong Turn at Lungfish”; outstanding actor: Chris Chapman, “Lungfish”; supporting 925.846.4322 actress: Leslie Noel for “Gun Shy”; supporting actor: Joel www.studio7finearts.com Roster for “Lungfish”; director: Scott Fryer for “Lungfish”; lighting design: Valerie Pope for “Lungfish”; and outstand- ing production: “Wrong Turn at Lungfish.” The awards will be presented Jan. 13 at the Dean TM & © 2006 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, LP. All rights reserved. Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Tickets are now on sale at 943-7469 or dlrca.org. Wanted: military memorabilia The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 75 is planning its annual exhibit of military memorabilia over Veterans Day weekend at the Danville Veterans Memorial Building but is Europe Open House! in need of artifacts. Any item from any war that the owners would be willing to have displayed is welcomed and will be returned to the owners after the weekend. “I’ve got some items here but not enough,” said Tony DISCOVER THE BEST OF EUROPE! Carnemolla, who is organizing the display. Contact Carnemolla to discuss contributions, at Dad’s Locksmith, 820-5747; or at his home, 932-4042. The exhibit is planned AAA Travel San Ramon and David Schoenberg from Friday-Sunday, Nov. 10-12, at the Vet Hall, 400 Hartz cordially invite you to an Open House with Ave., Danville. The VFW is also joining with other San Ramon Valley Trafalgar Tours. Stop by and find out about groups to honor service men and women at Veterans Trafalgar Winter Break Packages to Europe! Day 2006, a program with patriotic music and speeches. It begins at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, at Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado Road in Danville. Wednesday, Nov 8th 11:00AM to 1:00PM ‘Marcia’ opens store on Railroad Cottage Jewel, an antiques boutique, has opened its doors in Danville to sell hand-painted small furnishings, unique mirrors, colorful old porcelains, and antique and AAA Travel San Ramon vintage jewelry from A to Z. The owner is Danville resident (Diablo Plaza) Marcia Harmon, who has been collecting “uniquities” since she was a child. She became a serious bead researcher 2435 San Ramon Valley Blvd after joining the Northern California Bead Society 14 years ago. *Come and learn on how you can SAVE Harmon has gained some fame in Danville with these endeavors, appearing at street fairs, Blackhawk’s Antique on your next vacation! Road Show fundraiser, and lecturing on cameos or period jewelry. She is also active with her husband Ken, who swam Lake Tahoe to raise funds for the Danville Aquatic Center, and as a den mom for John Baldwin Elementary Cub Scouts. Cottage Jewel is located at 125-D Railroad Ave., near Pascal’s French Oven and the Quilter’s Inn. Telephone 837- RSVP by November 3rd 2664. Its hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday—and AAA Tavel San Ramon Sunday and Monday mornings “by chance.” 830-9797 Ext. 884

Page 4 • November 3, 2006 • Danville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE • BLACKHAWK • DIABLO • ALAMO Beth Chaim Congregation breaks ground

Synagogue scheduled in May 2007. The synagogue will home. It’s a container of memories.” the synagogue, keeping a promise Still, the local Jewish community for completion in May be a 7,000-square-foot building on Beth Chaim is the only major to match funds if the congregation did not have a place of its own to a two-acre property by the school Jewish congregation in the San raised $1 million. worship. It held religious classes at by Jordan M. Doronila parking lot. Ramon Valley, Goldblatt said, and Beth Chaim Congregation is a Green Valley Elementary School, It will have a sanctuary for gath- it has never had a home. It has been 28-year-old organization. A group rented storage space, conducted mid- ering and spaces for spiritual edu- using the Danville Congregational of retired Jewish elders started it as week classes in a facility behind the ewish people from Danville cation classes. It will also be used Church on San Ramon Valley a fellowship in 1978 and met at a San Ramon Home Depot, and used J are poised to build a home for for weddings, celebrating births Boulevard for worship during the church in Pleasant Hill. In 1985, it St. Isidore’s Church gym for holiday spirituality, comfort and fellow- and honoring deaths of loved ones. past seven to eight years. moved to Danville. celebrations. ship, adjacent to Sycamore Valley “Essentially, we have been explor- “Our hosts have been extraordi- The Jewish population was small “We have been all over the Elementary School. ing building a home for a long narily generous,” Goldblatt said. in Danville at the time because place,” Goldblatt said. “We need to Members of Beth Chaim time,” said Beth Chaim Rabbi Dan Approximately 250 families of it was a sleepy and rural town, have our own home.” Congregation recently held a Goldblatt. “It’s a wonderful site.” the congregation have donated $1.5 Goldblatt said. Beth Chaim members found five groundbreaking on Camino “It’s hugely important,” he added. million collectively since April, a “It wasn’t a suburban area until the acres, which were owned by Ed Tassajara and Holbrook Drive “It gives us a sense of rooted-ness. span of six months, to fund the last decade,” he said. “It’s gone through Holbrook, on Holbrook Drive. They where they will build a new syna- It’s a different experience when you project. Developer Nathan Shapell an explosion. The Jewish community ➤ gogue, which will be ready for use have your own home. It’s a spiritual donated $1 million to help finance has grown over the years.” Continued on page 6 ‘Looking Glass Wars’ comes to Danville

Novelist acts out story Washington. for captivated students In Danville, the students came to his reading from Green Valley and by Jordan M. Doronila John Baldwin elementary schools. His first novel, which is part of a trilogy, is derived from Lewis Hollywood film producer Carroll’s classic tales “Alice’s entertained 150 fourth- and Adventures in Wonderland” and A fifth-graders with a lively “Through the Looking Glass.” performance of scenes from his At the Danville reading, the kids new novel that reveals the dark side sat wide-eyed while watching and of Wonderland. listening to his reading and per- Frank Beddor—producer of forming dialogue from his story. the blockbuster film “There’s They raised their hands with eager- Something About Mary”—jumped ness to find out what happens next about as he mimicked characters in his novel.

from his new book, “The Looking When Beddor finished his read- JORDAN M. DORONILA Glass Wars,” for kids at Rakestraw ing, kids flocked in a frenzy to get Books in Danville on Wednesday his book and waited in line to get it morning, Oct. 25. personally signed by him. Beddor was traveling around the “They’re so open,” Beddor said, country and was giving a tour of his about the kids. “They’re very novel to kids from states including expressive in their faces.” New York, Texas, Minnesota and Remy Mink, 9, from Green Valley Elementary School is excited to get her book personally signed by Frank Beddor, author of the new ➤ Continued on page 6 book “The Looking Glass Wars” and producer of the movie “There’s Something About Mary.” ‘Home sweet home’ Board OKs 8.3 percent raise becomes a reality for district teachers

Tri-Valley group helps work or rent in the town, the ser- Increase brings starting and retain quality teachers in an Now, the union will have to 30 buyers in first year vice builds strength within the salary to $43,378 affluent community. Teachers have ratify the agreement. community, center representatives left the district for higher paying Silverstein is also negotiating said. jobs, she said. new contracts with unions repre- by Natalie O’Neill The housing opportunity cen- by Jordan M. Doronila She noted at the meeting that she senting the district’s clerical staff ter, which celebrated its first anni- was pleased with the new agree- and para-educators, also known as hen those who work in a versary Oct. 24, has helped 30 oard trustees approved an ment, which was approved unani- teachers’ aides. town can’t afford to live new homeowners make purchases 8.3 percent salary raise for mously by the board. District officials began renegoti- W in that town, it can be in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, B teachers in the San Ramon “We have to keep our salary ating the teachers’ contracts in the bad for everybody. San Ramon and Danville, three of Valley Unified School District at schedule competitive,” said Roberta spring. It makes the search for quali- them in Danville. their meeting last week. Silverstein, district assistant super- “We negotiate salaries every fied teachers and nonprofit workers Participants can attend work- The district and the teacher’s intendent of human resources. “To year,” Silverstein said. harder. It puts more commuters shops, develop a personalized plan union, the San Ramon Valley maintain the incredible high quality The new agreement with the onto the freeways. And it brings in for buying a house, learn about Education Association, have education, we have to keep teach- teacher’s union also involves com- cross-county employees who may fair housing, fair lending and how reached a tentative agreement. ers here.” ing up with alternative ways of or may not take pride in that town. to avoid predatory lenders. Those First year credentialed teachers “To us, our employees are our evaluating the performance of “You lose talent,” said Jacqueline interested can sign up for a free will receive $43,378 in the sal- most important part of our educa- counselors, speech professionals Rickman, Tri-Valley Housing consultation, which helps clients ary schedule for 2006-07. Teachers tional program,” she added. and other instructors who provide Opportunity Center director. decide if they are financially ready with 25 years of experience and 75 The district and union repre- services outside the classroom, she Fortunately, the center can help to buy their first house. professional teaching credentials sentatives of maintenance, custo- said. people plan for and afford their “It’s common to see young peo- will receive $82,062. dial, bus, warehouse and grounds Additionally, Silverstein is home purchase in Danville. Since ple looking for homes in this area Trustee Joan Buchanan said one employees also have reached an negotiating other undisclosed those who are seeking to buy a of the district’s chief concerns was agreement and will receive an 8.3 items in the new teachers’ agree- ➤ Continued on page 8 house in Danville often already providing enough money to recruit percent raise, too, she said. ment. ■ Danville Weekly • November 3, 2006 • Page 5 DANVILLE SMOG NEWSFRONT TEST ONLY CENTER GAS STATION COURTESY MARTIN FISHMAN 744 San Ramon Valley Blvd. (Corner of Sycamore) Mention this ad and get $20 off smog check

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High School, gives local skiers and “One teacher got an overhead As kids grow quickly and their snowboarders a chance to buy and projector, and it changed her whole skill improves, it doesn’t take long sell new and used equipment at low style of teaching. She could face the for them to outgrow expensive ski rates. This year, the 29th annual class as she taught,” Lawrence said. and snowboarding gear. At the swap, Medical Grade Skin Treatments in a fundraiser will be held at the high But it’s not just a great cause, it’s participants can get rid of what Luxurious Spa Setting. school from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a great deal, she added. Shoppers doesn’t fit anymore and find some- Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-5, come from all over the Bay Area thing that does, Lawrence said. 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Page 10 • November 3, 2006 • Danville Weekly Diablo Views BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI the Tennis New Age at the top hen the Diablo Country Lisa was proud that all 11 team Club team swept through members who made the trip were W the 2.5 women’s ten- able to play, that they didn’t just Smile nis world, it was an education for play their strongest players as some everyone. After being undefeated teams did. “We started out as friends all season, the women won their and I wanted us to end up as better It’s the Way division in the playoffs and went friends,” she said. “I couldn’t bear to district championships in Napa the thought of having them come I Want to Look & Feel. where they had to explain to the and not getting a chance to play.” other teams exactly where Diablo Some of their families met up is located. After winning that cham- with them for the weekend. The pionship they continued on to sec- women, ages 32-46, have 35 chil- Confident. Healthy. Attractive. tionals in Carmel, where they again dren among them. Lisa’s son Alec, put Diablo on the map. Victorious, 11, who is rated No. 77 in Under You can too, with a smile designed by the women next headed to represent 12s in NorCal, had his own tourna- Dr. Carol Jin or Dr. Sherry Steinmetz Northern California at the Nationals, ment that weekend but opted to go held in Palm Springs, where they support her. “He said, ‘Mom, there were among 17 teams from across will be a lot of tournaments for me Schedule your consultation today! the United States and Puerto Rico. but there might not be another one Captain Lisa Bakos and co-cap- for you,’” she recalled. 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PUBLISHER EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Gina Channell-Allen EDITORIAL Editor Dolores Fox Ciardelli Time to vote Staff Reporters Jordan M. Doronila This election has really heated up, considering it is midterm, Natalie O’Neill with President Bush working hard to keep a Republican major- Sports Writer ity in Congress. Nonetheless the Danville Weekly is endorsing Rachel McMurdie Jerry McNerney over incumbent U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo (R., Tracy) to represent the 11th Congressional District. Contributors Cheri Eplin McNerney, an engineer from Pleasanton, is in sync with the Experience our new specialty lunch menu Geoff Gillette I-680 corridor, which had elected U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D, B. Lynn Goodwin Alamo) to represent it before it was taken from the 10th District Monday - Friday 11:30 -2:30pm Beverly Lane and added to the 11th in 2002. McNerney, who works in wind Jacqui Love Marshall energy technology, is ready to help move the country from its Lunch ~ Dinner ~ Bar Katharine O’Hara dependence on foreign oil using renewable resources while Christina Strawl Pombo strives to drill offshore for oil as well as opening the For Reservations call: (925) 552-5238 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 500 Hartz Avenue, Danville ART & PRODUCTION Although Pombo has an answer for each allegation of cor- Art Director/ ruption, we disagree with his aggressive stance on changing www.amberbistro.com Operations Manager the Endangered Species Act. We agree such legislation should Shannon Corey be revisited after 25 years, but not just to please landowners Assistant Design Director such as himself who may want to develop their land irrespec- Ben Ho tive of environmental concerns. Also we remain concerned that Designers he has spent $465,000 since 2001 paying family members for Steve Bruzenak work on his campaign. The good thing about campaign spend- Trina Cannon ing is that at least it creates work and income for others—but James Greenfield the candidates’ families? We also think it is odd that Pombo, a Jason Lind seven-term incumbent, has not previously addressed the con- gestion on I-580 and that his solution is to build a new highway, ADVERTISING partly on land owned by his family. McNerney will be an ethical Advertising Manager representative who will work hard toward solving the nation’s Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores problems as well as dealing with local issues. Advertising On the local scene, we endorse Mayor Karen Stepper to Account Executives continue serving on Town Council, and Robert Storer, who is Susan Sterling currently a Planning Commissioner. As the town moves for- General & Real Estate Acount Executive ward, Storer’s background in planning would be an asset. He Terry Bertolini has shown tangible results in providing housing for seniors and Classified Advertising the disabled, which proves he can work well with others. This is Susan Thomas important as a council member as well as representing Danville on regional committees. But Storer is no “yes” man: During his eight years on the Planning Commissioner he was not afraid to BUSINESS say no to projects until they proved they would not have a nega- Office Manager tive impact on the town or on neighbors. Amory Foreman For school board, we endorse incumbent Joan Buchanan to Ad Services continue her good work with the San Ramon Valley Unified Veneta Roberts, Manager School District. Her management skills and acquired knowl- Kate D’Or edge in the district serve the schools well. Rachel Hurd, who is Business Associate running with Buchanan, is also knowledgeable, having come up Lisa Oefelein through the ranks of PTA. We also endorse Jim McVay as a new voice on the board and someone with an abundance of energy. Circulation Manager Bob Lampkin, ext. 32 How to reach the Weekly LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 Danville, CA 94526 Vote Robert Storer Phone: (925) 837-8300 We encourage you to vote Fax: (925) 837-2278 Dear Editor: for Robert Storer for Danville Editorial e-mail: Robert Storer represents our best Council. [email protected] opportunity in years to add fresh Sharon and Don Ritchey, former [email protected] perspective to the Danville Town Danville councilman Display Sales e-mail: Council. Storer not participant [email protected] He represents the best of what Classifieds Sales e-mail: Danville is: Dear Editor: [email protected] • True concern for the community, Sundry misrepresentations made Circulation e-mail: rather than personal political agen- by Mr. Robert Storer regarding vet- [email protected] das or ambitions; eran affairs, veteran activities and • Sensitive to maintaining our possible renovations to the existing The Danville Weekly is published every “small town” character and charm; Veterans Hall have surfaced during Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, • Family focused; this election period. We should all CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. • Fiscally responsible; be advised that veteran organiza- Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. The • Supportive of the Town’s pro- tions within the area are diligently Danville Weekly is mailed free to homes and apartments in Danville, Blackhawk, fessional staff which, for years, active with aiding charities and Diablo and Alamo. Voluntary subscriptions has devoted itself to achieving the community betterment. at $30 per year ($50 for two years) are wel- Danville we all enjoy. The Veterans Hall renovation, come from local residents. Let’s all take this opportunity to upgrading and replacement stud- Subscription rate for businesses and for residents of other communities is $50/year. restore a former collegiality and ies by veteran communities from © 2006 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. mutual respect among council mem- the American Legion and the All rights reserved. Reproduction bers, while still stimulating differing without permission is strictly prohibited. perspectives and opinions. ➤ Continued on page 13 Page 12 • November 3, 2006 • Danville Weekly PERSPECTIVE

this very telling with regard to that face us. Not an election right the right decisions for Danville, endorsements including from the his current “cut and run” position out of Pombo’s junior high play- for the right reasons. editorial board of the Danville Letters on our War on Terrorism. If we book. Millie Greenberg, former Weekly. ➤ Continued from page 12 drop out of Iraq, we will be fight- Alan Manewitz, Danville Danville councilwoman Danville did not just happen. ing the terrorists here at home. Let’s ensure the quality of its future. Veterans of Foreign Wars mem- “Dropping out” is simply short Storer best for council For planning, vote Storer Join me in voting for Robert Storer berships are now being pursued. sighted. Terrorist attacks here Dear Editor: Dear Editor: on Nov. 7. Although Mr. Robert Storer has will involve infrastructure disas- I’m proud to be voting for Robert I am supporting Robert Storer Newell Arnerich, publicly stated that he has been ters like 9/11. These disasters Storer for the Danville Town for the Danville Town Council. In Danville councilman actively participating with the and rebuilding will create even Council. The outstanding quality Danville we like to say that our veteran groups on these matters, greater financial burden. Most of life we enjoy in Danville didn’t great community did not just hap- Quattro for college board his claims are unauthenticated devastating will be the increase happen by accident. It was careful- pen but was created “by design.” Dear Editor: and are disputable. in American lives lost to these ly planned and nurtured, the result Robert has served on the Danville I’m writing to applaud Frank Tony Carnemolla, Danville terrorist attacks. of thousands of decisions large and Planning Commission for the past Quattro for running for the Ward 4 Congressman Richard Pombo small. eight years and I have relied upon seat on the Contra Costa Community Pombo must go has consistently been strong on Current and former Danville his sound judgment to help shape College Governing board and to urge Dear Editor: both the War on Terror and our mayors, council members and Danville into the town it is today. everyone in the ward to vote for him. What does it take for citizens national security. He should be planning commissioners endorse He has demonstrated a commit- As a teacher at Diablo Valley College to WAKE UP to the fact that a sent back to Washington to help Robert and trust him to continue ment to preserving Danville’s for almost 20 years, I know Frank is vote for Pombo is a vote for cor- protect America through long that work. His unprecedented, small town atmosphere by main- correct when he says that the colleg- ruption, degradation of our envi- term strategies. broad-based support includes taining our open space, keeping es need board members who insist ronment, and permission for spe- Jennifer Gartung, Alamo young people and seniors, long- our hilltops free from develop- that district funds are used to provide cial interests to control Congress time residents and young fami- ment, and working on a county the best education possible for the through money-wielding lobby- McNerney signs stolen lies, educators and the business level to solve regional transporta- students in this county. The current ists—remember Jack Abramoff? Dear Editor: community. They know that tion problems. board members supported actions That taint, alone, should be cause I have had two McNerney for Robert will work for all of us, to As the only candidate with of the previous chancellor that led to for ousting him. But there is an Congress lawn signs stolen in make Danville even better. school-age children, Robert has a enrollment decline, costly bureaucra- abundance of charges against his the past week here in Danville. Robert clearly understands what unique perspective. He brings fresh cy and a fiscal crisis from which the tenure, the least of which is that he Pombo’s supporters must be makes Danville unique and how to ideas to further meet the needs of district is now struggling to recover. hasn’t done anything for District 11 afraid that word will get out preserve all of the best qualities of the youth and families in our com- They finally fired that chancellor or California or the nation in gener- about McNerney. I have news our community—small town atmo- munity while creating affordable but not before the mismanagement al that speaks of any kind of vision, for them—it’s too late! District sphere, safe streets, open spaces, housing for seniors. resulted in loss of state funding and except the vision of doing what his 11 voters are too smart for these historic preservation and a vibrant I am joined in my support severe cuts to faculty and staff. self-serving “friends” request. We tactics and won’t be intimidated economy. of Robert by State Sen. Tom In addition to being a former deserve better. by Pombo’s ads trying to terror- Robert will bring to the Town Torlakson and current Danville DVC student, Frank Quattro is a Carol Sherrill, Danville ize voters with fears of the world Council enthusiasm, energy, council members Candace small business owner and former coming to an end. intelligence and positive leader- Andersen and Mike Doyle. teacher who is committed to fiscal Pombo strong on war During Pombo’s watch the ship. When faced with a prob- The entire Danville Planning responsibility and efficient man- Dear Editor: world has come to an end for lem, he brings people together Commission and former mayors agement. He is also endorsed by Democrat congressional can- almost 3,000 brave U.S. soldiers and finds a way to solve it. But Millie Greenberg, Beverly Lane, both the faculty and staff of the didate Jerry McNerney says he in Iraq. Their memory deserves most importantly, Robert is one Don Ritchey, Susanna Schlendorf district. dropped out of West Point in an election based on construc- of those rare people who has a and Dick Waldo also support Sue Shattuck, Danville protest of the Vietnam War. I find tive dialog about the real issues truly good heart. He will make him. He has received numerous

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POLICE LOG The Danville Police Department Camino Tassajara at 1:36 p.m. • Vandalism on Brookside Dr. at 7:47 made the following information avail- • Petty theft on Love Ln. at 1:56 p.m. a.m. able. Under the law, those charged • Petty theft, shoplift, on San Ramon • Petty theft on Stone Valley Rd. at with offenses are considered inno- Valley Blvd. at 2:10 p.m. 8:14 a.m. cent until convicted. • Reckless driving on Camino • Auto burglary on Leeds Ct. E. at Tassajara and Sycamore Valley 8:39 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23 Rd. at 5:11 p.m. • Commercial burglary on Front St. at • Drug violation on San Ramon Valley 9:21 a.m. • Petty theft on Hartz Ave. at 9:06 Blvd. at 5:25 p.m. • Grand theft on Sheri Ln. at 9:52 a.m. a.m. • Malicious telephone calls on Ramon • Credit card fraud on Hartz Ave. at 5:49 p.m. • Unwanted guest disturbance on El Rd. at 10:22 a.m. Dorado Ave. at 12:16 p.m. • Harass disturbance on Rio Del Ct. at • Credit card fraud on Hartz Ave. at 6:02 p.m. • Malicious telephone calls on 11:35 a.m. Conway Dr. at 1:41 p.m. • Accident on Camino Tassajara and • Petty theft on Fostoria Way at 7:58 p.m. • Residential burglary on Garden Crow Canyon Rd. at 11:54 a.m. Creek Pl. at 2:02 p.m. • Drugs violation on Zephyr Pl. at • Drunk in public on Boone Ct. at 8:40 p.m. • Auto burglary on Ambleside Ct. at 12:49 p.m. 4:48 p.m. • Vandalism on Stonington Ct. at 1:06 Thursday, Oct. 26 • Drunk in public on Railroad Ave. at p.m. • Residential burglary on Savona Ct. 5:27 p.m. • Vandalism on Del Amigo Rd. at 3:30 at 8:35 a.m. • Unwanted guest disturbance on p.m. • Drug violation on Glen Rd. at 9:12 Camino Tassajara at 10:24 p.m. • Alcohol intoxicated subject on San a.m. • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Front Ramon Valley Blvd. at 3:42 p.m. • Accident, property damage, St. at 10:27 p.m. • Vandalism on Sky Terrace at 8:11 on Camino Tassajara and • Music disturbance on Danville Blvd. p.m. Woodranch Dr. at 11:38 a.m. and Hartford Rd. at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 • Accident, property damage, on • Accident on Morninghome Rd. and • Suspicious circumstances on Highland Dr. at 2:00 p.m. Sycamore Valley Rd. at 10:33 Mariposa Ct. at 2:19 a.m. • Petty theft on Hartz Ave. at 3:11 p.m. • Accident, property damage, on p.m. • Party disturbance on Hartford Rd. at Camino Tassajara at 7:55 a.m. • Accident, property damage, on 10:50 p.m. • Petty theft on Neva Ct. at 9:29 a.m. Diablo Rd. and Hartz Ave. at • Music disturbance on Hartford Rd. 4:43 p.m. • Identity theft on La Gonda Way at at 11:18 p.m. 9:41 a.m. • Petty theft on Railroad Ave. at 5:21 • Promiscuous shooting on Café Ct. p.m. • Malicious telephone calls on La at 11:42 p.m. Gonda Way at 3:33 p.m. • Misdemeanor driving under the influ- • Party disturbance on Everett Dr. at ence (DUI), arrest, on Camino 11:49 p.m. . . . Exquisite! • Suspicious circumstances on Hartz Tassajara and Crow Canyon Rd. Ave. at 7:01 p.m. at 5:44 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 • Suspicious circumstances on • Petty theft from building on La • Harass disturbance on La Gonda Contada Cir. at 8:49 p.m. Gonda Way at 7:05 p.m. Way at 12:14 a.m. • Petty theft on Holbrook Dr. at 9:16 • Fight disturbance on Hartz Ave. at p.m. • Accident, property damage, on Diablo Rd. and Green Valley Rd. 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7:10 p.m. • Accident on Crow Canyon Rd. and The UPS Store • Littering on Diablo Rd. at 5:29 a.m. • Possession of drugs on La Gonda El Capitan Dr. at 9:18 a.m. • Vandalism on Sky Terrace at 7:46 Way at 7:30 p.m. • Suspicious circumstances on Verde Sycamore Square a.m. • Petty theft on Railroad Ave. at 8:03 Mesa Dr. at 12:29 p.m. • Vandalism on Brookside Dr. at 9:27 p.m. • Identity theft on Shadow Tree Ct. at a.m. • Suspicious circumstances on 12:51 p.m. Danville, CA • Petty theft on Love Ln. at 11:21 Montair Dr. at 9:20 p.m. • Identity theft on La Gonda Way at 8:45 p.m. a.m. • Unwanted guest disturbance on Your Home Offi ce Away From Home • Warrant service on Stirling Dr. at Lawnview Cir. at 10:17 p.m. • Noise disturbance on La Gonda Way at 9:38 p.m. 12:21 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 • Accident, property damage, on • Music disturbance on Alta Vista Way Shipping • Auto burglary on Sunshine Cir. at and Camino Tassajara at 10:49 Camino Tassajara and Diablo 2:19 a.m. Rd. at 12:47 p.m. p.m. • Vandalism on Brightwood Cir. at • Party disturbance on Dolcita Ct. and Mailbox Rentals • Drunk in public on San Ramon 5:46 a.m. Valley Blvd. at 1:34 p.m. Franciscan Dr. at 11:27 p.m. • Accident, property damage, on • Auto burglary on Leeds Ct. E. at • Music disturbance on Brightwood 7:25 a.m. Ln. W. at 11:33 p.m. Color Copies OBITUARIES Business Services Matthew Jesse Green Howard Lester Scott Corporate Accounts Matthew Jesse Green, 33, a Danville resident, Howard Lester Scott, a resident of Danville, passed died Oct. 2. He was born April 29, 1973, in away in Danville on Oct. 16 at the age of 81. Concord and graduated from De La Salle High He was born in Omaha, Neb., and came to California Notary Services School. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with with his parents in 1936 at the age of 11. He graduated a degree in hotel and restaurant management and from University High in Oakland in 1943 and joined Packaging Services was currently working as a manager for East Bay the Merchant Marine after high school. He served as Restaurant Supply. He touched the lives of every- radio operator aboard cargo ships and tankers in the Passport/ID Photos one who knew him. Pacific during World War II. He is survived by his wife Monica Green; He was a member of various data processing orga- daughters Skyler and Talia Green; sisters Michele nizations and was an active partner in a computer Shredding Services DeMartini and Amanda Green; and in-laws Matt service bureau from 1972-1985 when he retired. He and Stephanie Lyman and Denny DeMartini. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Products and Service Guide was the treasured son of Patricia Green, Jess Lake Madrone Water District in Berry Creek, Calif., and Mary Ellen Green, and son-in-law of Gini and later worked for the board on special projects. Inquire about our free monthly special offer DeLucia, Steve DeLucia and Norm Hasegawa; He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary and the grandson of Winzola Green. Jean; daughter Susan Wyman of Alamo, son Steven Services were held Oct. 26-27 at Chapel of Scott of San Ramon, son-in-law William Wyman, 696 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon Valley and St. Isidore’s Church in daughters-in-law Marjorie Scott, Dawna Scott, Danville. The family requests that donations to Kimberlee Scott; nine grandchildren and one great Danville, CA 94526 the Matthew Green Memorial Fund, an education granddaughter. Sons Bradley Scott of Walnut Creek account established for Skyler and Talia Green, and Brian Scott of Alamo preceded him in death. Phone: (925) 838-0052 be sent to Wells Fargo Bank, 585 San Ramon At his request, no services are planned. Donations Valley Blvd., Danville, CA 94526. may be made to Creekside Community Church, Fax: (925) 838-4630 1350 Danville Blvd. Alamo, CA 94507. Danville Weekly • November 3, 2006 • Page 15 COVER STORY a lot to lose ichiko Scott was getting her reputation as she was wi neck massaged three years “She called needin Domestic abuse sometimes M ago, when she quietly broke officer’s help, but sh into tears. Face down on the massage to turn off his lights goes unreported in affluent table, as strong hands rubbed out not to park in front of the tension in her back, something Ramachandran said. communities awoke in her. Preserving status in “I felt it in my body and spirit,” often the motivation fo she said. ing violence in the hom Scott had been seeing her massage Hughes, who lives in Dan therapist for weeks to cope with pain unteered on the crisis line and stress from an abusive relation- for a year. She said som ship. It was routine at that point therapy fear that if peop for her boyfriend to degrade her family issues, then their r by Natalie O’Neill verbally, shove, squeeze and hit her professional careers will when things didn’t go his way. Back “They keep it more hi then, it was part of life for her. they may be in a high As outwardly subtle as her break- their spouse is in a hi down was, her masseuse sensed Hughes said. something was wrong and asked This is part of the guilt about her life. Maybe it was the sion that keeps the cycl moment or the intimacy of physi- going, Ramachandran s cal touch—she’s not sure—but Scott a dent in domestic vio confided in her masseuse. She told munities have to talk abo her everything. young people and bust t “She asked me if I loved him and I feelings of shame, she sa thought about it,” Scott said. “I told her Fifty-three calls and I didn’t, I just felt like I needed him.” been made to STAND When Scott talks about the violent since January and six relationship that tainted her past, been made in Alamo. T she doesn’t talk about the specif- violence related arrest ics—cuts, bruises and cruel words. made this year by the Da She uses metaphors. Department, and 41 r “I was stuck in a dark tunnel that been filed, including cas I wanted to leave but I couldn’t,” she battery, rape and injury. said. “I want women to know there is STAND! representativ a way out.” clearly note that num Despite the affluence of the deceiving. Many dome Danville area, residents still struggle victims don’t report t to find their way out of the same dark due to fear of the partne tunnel. Violence among families in lic acknowledgement. upper class areas is a breed of crime In reviewing cases all its own. While statistics show that violence, Detective Nei domestic violence is less likely to the Danville Police Dep occur in wealthy communities, local has dealt with cases counselors, crisis line volunteers said the major differe and law enforcement officers say it Danville and the res doesn’t necessarily happen less—it’s Costa County is that r just reported less. less likely to follow t Victims in Danville often go the prosecution. to great extents to cover up vio- “They don’t want lence within the family, said Usha spouse go to jail,” Rafan Ramachandran, who counsels bat- Prosecution turns he tered women through STAND!, a upper class, tight-knit Concord-based nonprofit that aims victims don’t want to d to prevent domestic violence. She to their difficult situati recalled that one woman in Danville said. Pressing charges tr seemed almost as concerned with her abused into objects of

“In Danville, it just looks different. The pain is the same.” —Usha Ramachandran, counselor of battered women

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For Conditioning Specialist the town is within the family. the victim, they include untreated B.A. Degree from Harvard University or not report- But encouraging open dialogue injuries, social isolation, fear of con- ACE Certified Personal Trainer me, said Carol and education are the keys to preven- flict, personality changes around the nville and vol- tion, noted STAND! representatives. abuser and a timid attitude. Abusers e for STAND! It’s like cancer, Ramachandran said. may show signs of extreme jealousy, me residents in “Look how much progress the world frequently blame others for their 925-867-3488 ple know their has made with the disease, just from problems, have mood swings, and 3120-D Crow Canyon Road reputation and education and awareness,” she said. use alcohol or drugs. HealthandFitnessPlus.net be damaged. Women in Danville may have Being aware of the signs is vital dden because more financial recourses to help in the prevention process, Detective h position or them recover, but money can also Rafanan said. gh position,” complicate the problem. It may be “Each one of us can be a medium of easier for women to check them- change, you don’t have to be a social t and suppres- selves and their kids into a hotel or worker,” Ramachandran added. le of violence afford extensive therapy, but here For Scott, one compassionate mas- aid. To make residents often feel caught between seuse was her medium for change. olence, com- both emotional and financial invest- Finding a friend to talk with gave her out it, educate ments, counselors say. the confidence to seek help. Through through those “They always hesitate to close down self exploration and counseling with aid. an expensive house,” Hughes said. STAND!, Scott was eventually able to Elegant and Relaxing reports have When you have more, you have leave her abusive relationship behind ! in Danville more to lose, she pointed out. The and focus on her kids and career. Personalized Professional x calls have pressures to maintain the lifestyle Instead of pretending not to see, Ten domestic while coping with family and rela- we can all offer compassion and ts have been tionship dysfunction can be a source openness, Scott said. Nail Care anville Police of incredible stress. “We have to talk about it,” she said. reports have “Add money into the picture and Violence in the family defies class, ses of spousal it gets a lot more complicated,” race, gender and religion. It blows . Scott said. though households from every walk ves, however, In abusive relationships, money of life. It happens in rundown apart- mbers can be can be used as a way to intimi- ments and it happens in multi-mil- estic violence date and gain power, said Ralph lion-dollar houses. the incidents Hoffmann, Danville resident and “In Danville, it just looks dif- er and of pub- STAND! volunteer. In working with ferent. The pain is the same,” victims from Danville, he said he has Ramachandran said. ■ of domestic noticed that abusers frequently use il Rafanan of money to maintain control over their Contact writer Natalie O’Neill artment, who spouse or intimate. at [email protected] countywide, “A lot of times the abuser wants nce between to be the sole person in charge of t of Contra finances,” said Detective Rafanan, residents are adding that the perpetrator will then Walnut Creek location through with use the funds to threaten and manip- ulate his or her partner. to see their In most local cases, it is men call for help nan said. in these positions, but he said he eads, and in encountered a case in which the • Victims of Domestic violence can contact communities woman had a very high paying job, the STAND! crisis line at (888) 215-5555 draw attention her husband was unemployed, and • Abusers seeking to end their violent patterns ions, Hughes he was nonetheless the abuser. In can call 676-2968 ransforms the addition, Rafanan said that he’s • Those interested in volunteering for STAND! pity—a role come across cases in which women can call 676-2845 for more information BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS San Ramon - Bollinger Canyon Road 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd . . . (925) 830-9700 San Ramon - Crow Canyon Road Domestic Violence Reports in Danville 2003 - 2006 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd .... (925) 838-6300 Pleasant Hill 03 04 05 06YTD Total 1420 Contra Costa Blvd ...... (925) 680 8600 BATTERY - DOMESTIC 29 18 27 14 88 Walnut Creek DISTURBANCE - DOMESTIC 33 22 24 18 97 1661 Mt. Diablo Blvd...... (925) 938-2500 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - INJURY OF SPOUSE 4 13 10 5 32 RAPE - SPOUSE 0 0 0 1 1 Host a Party—For birthdays, bridal showers STALKING 1 0 0 0 1 or friends who want to have a unique Total 70 56 63 41 230 Source: Danville Police Department and fun get together, arrange a private party at Bollinger Nail Salon.

Danville Weekly • November 3, 2006 • Page 17 Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY Kindermusik fills the air Melodies hit the right note for Danville tykes

by Jordan M. Doronila Each class level builds upon and expands the learning offered in the previous level. ollow the music. Follow the child. Let Although each level is a completely different her roam and find her groove. Such is animal, Levin said. F the song that Lindsay Levin sings to The program is based on the belief that her students every week. every child is musical, parents are a child’s Levin, 30, teaches Kindermusik, a com- most important teachers, children learn best prehensive seven-year musical program, to in environments that nurture all aspects of children newly born to 7 years old in the San their development, and every child should Ramon Valley. have fun. Her program runs five to 15 weeks through- out the year and is comprised of singing, playing musical instruments, storytelling, creating ideas and reading. She allows children to respond to music “Theater can guide and her activities as freely as they want in a safe environment, she said. them through emotional “Theater can guide them through emo- tional experiences,” she said. “We don’t turn experiences.”

JORDAN M. DORONILA them into little robots.” Clockwise from above: Lisa Liband embraces her “We don’t force the kids,” she added. “It’s —Lindsay Levin, 3-year-old twins Andrew and Alex in Kindermusik all about the process, not the performance. I Kindermusik teacher class at Hap Magee Ranch Park; Shelden Hyde and let them go at their own pace.” her 2-1/2-year-old daughter Shealyn share a laugh; Parents and adults play a large role. Some instructor Lindsay Levin pretends to cool a hot cross are a little hesitant in allowing their children bun with her class; Andrea Reak and her 2-1/2-year- to learn at their own rate, she noted. old son Austin; mother Ellie Maher holds Griffin, soon “They are tentative at first,” Levin said. Parents also receive materials to help con- to be 2 years old, during Kindermusik class. “(They) don’t know what to expect. They are tinue the learning at home. really worried about their children’s behav- Being involved in music stimulates a ior.” child’s creativity, Levin said. She sets rules But when the adults do get involved, they and expectations in her class of 3-1/2-year- become vital in a child’s learning experience old to 7-year-old students that help the kids and growth. gain control of their bodies and themselves. “There’s a lot of social interaction between Also, Levin conveys to her students that fol- kids and parents,” Levin said. lowing rules gives them the opportunity to do She teaches at Hap Magee Ranch Park in more interesting things, she said. Danville and the San Ramon Community Additionally, singing helps increase their Center. Additionally, she conducts classes in vocabulary, speaking and thought patterns. Walnut Creek and Dublin. And music helps guide them through differ- Kindermusik International is a worldwide ent emotional experiences, such as sadness. program that began in the 1970s, Levin said. Lindsay started singing when she was 4 In more than 35 countries around the world, years old. As a child she lived in Pleasant approximately 4,500 licensed Kindermusik Hill, Concord and Walnut Creek. She recalled educators are teaching 1.5 million families with small children, according to its Web site. ➤ Continued on page 21 Page 18 • November 3, 2006 • Danville Weekly LIVING

OF NOTE

Discover an Old World Christmas® at Domus Rancho Romero Principal David Gold and friend cut the ribbon for the new childcare center at the school. Dazzling and delicate, these exquisite glass ornaments are hand New digs for child care ily affair, when she is joined by crafted using traditional, old-world methods. Individually mouth-blown, Last week Rancho Y Childcare husband Don, a 1969 graduate of hand silvered, painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps celebrated the completion of San Ramon Valley High School, its new center on the campus and daughter Katie, a 1998 grad. to bring you a beautiful one-of-a-kind creation. of Rancho Romero Elementary “Team Heim” walked 60 miles School in Alamo, which provides in San Diego in 2004 and signed before and after school care for up again for the Avon Walk for students. The Mt. Diablo Region Breast Cancer in San Francisco YMCA contracted with Resun on July 7-8, 2007. Domus of Pleasanton Space Solutions to construct the 652 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton combined five modular buildings Boutique for animal lovers to provide a spacious, comfort- A boutique with jewelry, greet- 925 485 3077 able facility for the program. A ing cards, home décor items and Hours: Mon-Th 10am-6pm separate homework room provides whimsical ornaments sure to Fri-Sat 10am-9pm & Sundays 10am-6pm three computers and a bookshelf please animal lovers is being held of reference materials. to benefit the Just Like New fund Principal David Gold cut the of the Valley Humane Society. ribbon. He said afterward that the This fund helps pay veterinary center will be even more attractive costs for owners who might not be after landscaping and an awning able to afford them and sometimes are added. for homeless animals. The Y also provides childcare at The boutique will take place 4-9 two other sites in the San Ramon p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9; 9 a.m.- Empowering Valley Unified School District, 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10; and 9 Alamo School and Gale Ranch in a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, San Ramon, as well as more than at 4510 Entrada Court (off Neal Education 20 sites in other districts. Street), Pleasanton. Call the Valley Measure A construction is also Humane Society at 426-8656. taking place at Rancho Romero that to replace portables with four Bruns house needs volunteers permanent classrooms, including Volunteers are needed to work one for computers, and to replace at the Hospice and Palliative Care Opens the metal roof and covered walk- of Contra Costa’s Bruns House ways and provide adequate staff In-Patient Hospice. This home in support areas. Alamo is the only one of its kind Your World in the East Bay; it has six bed- Raising cancer research funds rooms for patients who are too Danville resident Connie Heim, medically fragile to be cared for a sales representative in Northern at home. Bruns House offers an California for Viewpoint Leather, opportunity for meaningful volun- Exciting and Engaging has raised more than $100,000 teer work close to home, keeping for breast cancer research since patients and their families com- Curriculum Teaches her diagnosis with the disease in fortable and relaxed, and helping Analytical Thinking ADMISSION OPEN HOUSES October 2001. them live life to its fullest until the She has walked 340 miles in final moment. For fall 2007 Enrollment seven events since 2002 with the Hospice is seeking volunteers Classes Average Avon and Susan G. Komen orga- to fill two- to four-hour shifts, 15 Students Grades 6-8: November 11 @ 1pm nizations. It is sometimes a fam- weekdays and weekends. People who would like to work alongside Grades 9-12: November 12 @ 1pm facility staff to provide patient Diverse International support will receive appropriate Programs and Community For more information call: training so they can be confident in carrying out their duties. For (925) 362-7223 a volunteer application and to be Nearly 100% Admitted to included in upcoming training, Outstanding 4-Year Colleges www.athenian.org COURTESY TEAM HEIM call Hospice at 887-5678 or e- Danville mail [email protected]. Hospice and Palliative Care of Extraordinary Contra Costa, established in 1977, 75-Acre Campus is a not-for-profit agency that helps people cope with life-threatening Transportation and Team Heim—Connie, Don and Katie— illnesses by providing medical, during 60-mile, three-day Susan G. emotional, spiritual and practical Financial Aid Available Komen Breast Cancer Foundation walk in support for patients and families, San Diego. regardless of their ability to pay. 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Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Tues 12:10, 3:20, 6:30, 9:40 p.m.; Sun-Tues No 9:40 p.m. Show Art Beyond Decor Hacienda 20: Fri-Tues 11:55 a.m. 3:35, 6:55, 10:25 p.m. The Grudge 2 (PG-13) Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Mon 9:50 p.m. at The Guardian (PG-13) Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 3:45, 6:35, 9:40 p.m. The Illusionist (PG-13) CinéArts: Fri-Tues 1, 3:55, 6:45, 9:40 p.m. Village Gallery of Danville The Last King of Scotland (R) CinéArts: Fri-Tues 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 p.m. The Nightmare Before Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 11:45 a.m. 2, 4:05, • Gallery open daily Christmas in 3D (PG) 6:10, 8:15, 10:20 p.m. • Art consultants always available for in The Prestige (PG-13) Blackhawk Movies 7: Fri 1:05, 4, 6:55, 9:50 p.m.; Sat 10:10 a.m. 1:05, 4, 6:55, 9:50 p.m.; Sun 10:10 a.m. 1:05, home or office art design. 4, 6:55 p.m.; Mon-Tues 1:05, 4, 6:55 p.m. Century 14: Fri-Tues 12:10, 4:10, 7:25, 10:30 p.m. Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Tues 12:30, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30 p.m.; Also at the Village Gallery of Danville: Sun-Tues No 9:30 p.m. Show Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 10:50 a.m. 1:55, 4:50, Experience Artique Framing with 18 7:50, 10:50 p.m. years of excellence in frame design and custom The Queen (PG-13) Century 14: Fri-Tues 11:55 a.m. 2:25, 4:50, 7:40, 10:10 p.m. CinéArts: Fri-Tues 11:20 a.m. 12:10, 1:50, 2:40, 4:20, picture framing. 5:15, 6:50, 7:55, 9:25 p.m. Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 11:05 a.m. 1:45, 4:15, “Introducing new artist, Roza Goneva” 7:15, 9:55 p.m. The Santa Clause 3: Blackhawk Movies 7: Fri 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 p.m.; Sat The Escape Clause (G) 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. 12:20, 2:40, 820 Sycamore Valley Road West Enjoy the Village Gallery of Danville’s 5, 7:20 p.m.; Mon-Tues 2:40, 5, 7:20 p.m. @ The Livery, Danville Century 14: Fri-Tues 11:40 a.m. 12:40, 2:15, 3:05, 4:45, impressive display of world class wall art, 5:55, 7:20, 8:25, 9:50 p.m. glass, sculpture, and jewelry. 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vocal performance at the university’s School of Music integrity and graduated with a degree in education. Shortly Kindermusik after, she completed her master’s degree in education ➤ Continued from page 18 and earned her California teaching credential. dedicated She was recently appointed California State picking blueberries and singing to a group of people. Representative for the Partnership of Kindermusik to your However, she hoped for a bigger audience. Educators. She was also designated by Kindermusik “I wished there were more people,” she said, about International as a Maestro recognized for exceptional overall her early singing experience. “I wasn’t one of those service. kids with performance anxiety.” Levin has performed in musicals since the age of 10 “I was always singing with my dad and harmonizing and has taught music, drama, reading, math and litera- satisfaction with him,” she said. “We would sing harmonies (when ture to students of ages up to 85. Her first teaching job I was) 8 years old.” involved producing musical variety shows at a camp She enjoyed watching Disney films such as “Mary for senior citizens. Poppins” and “Sleeping Beauty.” She adores singer She went on to run a childcare center for the YMCA Complimentary Design Consultation and actress Julie Andrews. and tutor students at her synagogue in “tefillot,” Although Levin embraced singing, she disliked prayers that are often sung. being told to play the violin when she was 5. She got involved with Kindermusik two years ago 2172 San Ramon Blvd., Ste. D “I really hated it most of the time,” she said. “I didn’t because it heavily focused on music. 4175 First Street have the patience.” She added that she had to stroke a “The goal is to keep it fun,” she said. Livermore San Ramon broom as an exercise to improve her violin skills. For more information about Kindermusik classes When she was 18, she moved away and studied at and Levin, call 866-8055 or visit www.eastbaykin- 925.454.8583 925.831.8685 Northwestern University in Illinois. There, she studied dermusik.com. ■ Danville Weekly • November 3, 2006 • Page 21 Lost Me? Sports A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE Here I Am! Wolves make waves, take EBAL Manicures & Pedicures with Sheri 20% Off first visit title in boys water polo Monte Vista girls prevail to clinch their championship by Rachel McMurdie

an Ramon Valley boys water polo team cruised Danville Clocktower • 925.820.6044 to a 19-6 win over Monte Vista last week on S Thursday. The victory capped their undefeated season and earned them the East Bay Athletic League title. HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE “It feels good to win league,” said SRV senior Taylor Herman, who had five goals during the night. “For INCOME FUND, LLC years we didn’t beat them, so this time we got our chance to stick it to them.” Cross-town rival Monte Vista (10-2 EBAL) won the EBAL title in the past four years, and a win Thursday would have meant a first-place tie with San Ramon EARNING Valley (12-0 EBAL). But the Wolves had something different in mind—a title of their own. SRV opened the first half with a scoring onslaught that effectively put Monte Vista’s hopes of a win out of reach. Sam Finlayson, who scored a total of eight 10.5% APY* goals during the game, earned three in the first quarter alone. George Moore, Brett Kunde, Taylor Herman and David Hasselfeld added goals to give the Wolves a RACHEL MCMURDIE Increase your monthly investment income! 9-2 lead at the half. We’re accepting 401K, IRA, Pension, Charlie Steffens, who earned five of the Mustangs and Cash into our mortgage secured income fund. six goals, led the Mustangs offense. Meanwhile, the Monte Vista girls water polo team ($20K min. investment) (21-2, 12-0) took that title, snatching another EBAL The action was intense as San Ramon Valley High boys water championship after beating San Ramon Valley (18-6, polo team in the dark caps beat Monte Vista last week to earn 10-2) 10-3, last Thursday. the EBAL title. The rivals have traded top finishes in the league Contact David Belleville since 1998. San Ramon Valley has taken the league Please call for more information title five times to Monte Vista’s two. The teams tied for Rich Storlee who rushed for 164 yards during the first place in 2004 with 11-1 records. game. 866.344.MONEY (866.344.6663) After a scoreless first quarter, Monte Vista took Girls Volleyball: Monte Vista edges out Cal www.homesteadfund.com charge with five unanswered goals to end the first half. Katherine Stanton pounded the first goal with After trading win-for-win, Monte Vista ousted Cal 5:57 left in the second half, followed in rapid succes- High in game five, 15-11, for the overall win Tuesday *Past return is not a guarantee of future performance (compounded return) sion by Kelly Mendoza and Stanton again. Shannon of last week. Earlier games went 25-21, 21-25, 14-25, Available to qualified California residents only Purcell and Abby Wolf rounded out first half scoring. 30-28. Monte Vista’s Chelsea Rashoff had 13 kills, 25 During the second half, Kiki Golden added another digs and four aces. Gabby Cowden had 17 kills, 10 three goals, and Georgi Cappelletti added one for the digs and six blocks. Monte Vista improved its record Mustangs. to 4-4 EBAL, 11-6 overall. Cal High’s record is 4-4 “I’m really excited by the win,” Cappelletti said. EBAL. “Last (year) we came out on the other end and lost, but this year we came in knowing there were specific things Girls Tennis: SRV swings past Cal we needed to work on in order to beat them. I think we Still eyeing the league title, San Ramon Valley did a really good job and it shows in the score.” swept past California in an 8-1 win last week at Cal Amelia Burchard, Allie Bachcrach and Jenelle High. At No. 1 singles, San Ramon’s Melissa Hirsch Dining Rallier scored goals for SRV. defeated Cal’s Kristin Ng 6-2, 6-3. The Wolves man- aged past Cal in straight sets. Cal earned its only win Football: Tough road ahead for SRV in a doubles match. With the win, SRV improves its Out San Ramon Valley football is still undefeated after EBAL record to 9-1, while California dropped to 2-7. last week’s 38-12 win over Cal High, but their last two In a non-league match where most games came games, both on the road, look to be their toughest chal- down to game-three tiebreakers, Monte Vista edged 2 0 0 6 lenges yet. Tonight the Wolves (8-0, 4-0) play league Miramonte 7-2. At No. 1 singles, Monte Vista’s Mia favorite Foothill High and next week will match up Giovanetti pushed through three matches to defeat against cross-town rival Monte Vista. Miramonte’s Shawdee Rouhafza, 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-4. Monte Vista will play a non-league match tonight No. 1 doubles team, Joelle Luedeke and Krissy Luecht against football powerhouse De La Salle. The Mustangs of Monte Vista, battled Mirimonte team Kate Hake improved their league record to 4-1 after a 19-0 win and Alex Steuer to a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 win. Monte Vista’s over Livermore last week. Drew McAllister connected league record, 9-1, remained unchanged. ■ 10 of 17 throws for 91 yards against the cowboys, but E-mail prep results and photos to sports@ the bulk of the Mustangs offense came from Mustang DanvilleWeekly.com. First Class FREE! • Jump start weight loss • Make new friends Coming to your mailbox • Combat the baby blues • Be with your child FIND THE NEAREST CLASS AT: November 17

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WEEKEND PREVIEW Farms Garden Center, Large Upper Episcopal Church, 116 Montecito, from 5:15-8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 24, Room, 1540 Marchbankds Drive, Oakland. This event is free. Visit www. on Diablo Road. The lighting cememo- Walnut Creek. Call 736-9157. prometheussymphony.org. ny will start at 6:15 p.m. The magic Diablo Diggers Dance Club Impressions of Japan will continue with music, entertainment The Diablo Diggers Dance Club meets Contra Costa Wind Symphony will per- and refreshments. Call 837-4400 or five times a year for dinner and danc- form “Impressions of Japan” at 8 p.m., visit www.danvillecachamber.com. ing with a live band in the Danville or Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Dean Lesher Lights of the Valley Walnut Creek area. The club is looking Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Hope Hospice will host “Lights of the for a few new members, couples only. Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $18 for Valley,” a unique way to memorialize For information, call 938-0316. general admission, $15 for seniors, and a loved one, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Diablo Valley Single Parents $12 for students. Call 943-7469 or visit Dec. 6, at San Ramon Regional This group meets at 6:30 p.m., on www.ccwindsymphony.org. Medical Center, 6001 Norris Canyon various days each month, and at dif- Jazz at Peace Series Road. Your tax-deductible donation of ferent locations in the valley. Contact Jazz at Peace Series presents $20 lights a bulb on the tree of your Rich at [email protected] or 838-9487. Oakland Jazz Choir that will deliver choice. Call 829-8770 or visit www. hopehospice.com. Diablo View Toastmasters innovative sounds at 5 p.m., Sunday, This chapter meets from 7:55-9 a.m., Nov. 12, at Peace Lutheran Church, Lithorama 2006 every Tuesday, at the San Ramon 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville. This Livermore Valley Lithophiles Gem and Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. event is free. Call 648-7000. Mineral Club presents its 33rd annual Novice and veteran speakers meet to Memoirs of a Diva show and sale, Lithorama 2006, from develop speaking skills. Guests are wel- Harmony Crossroads Chorus presents 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, come. Call Josh Taves at 791-2233. “Memoirs of a Diva” at 7:30 p.m., and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, at The Barn, 3131 Pacific eWomen Network Accelerated Saturday, Nov. 4, at Livermore High School Theater, 600 Maple Street. Ave., Livermore. Admission is $3. Call Networking Luncheon 443-5769 or visit www.lithophiles.com. The eWomen Network holds its Advanced tickets are $15, $13 for monthly accelerated networking lun- seniors and $10 for children 18 years Mount Diablo Trail Adventure Swap your skis cheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the and younger. Tickets are $18 at the This year the Save Mount Diablo trail second Thursday of each month, at door. Call Carrie at 846-1857. adventure will include many different Snow is on its way, are you ready for it? San Ramon Valley High the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Oldies but Goodies runs starting at Castle Rock climbing School PTSA is hosting its annual Ski and Snowboard Swap from 10 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Contact Danville Community Band presents up the slopes of Mount Diablo starting at 7 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5. Lunch and a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 4-5, at the school, 140 Love Lane, Claire at 648-3105 or clairesheperd- “Oldies but Goodies” with guest vocal- [email protected]. ist, Linda Throp at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. T-shirts will be provided to all partici- Danville. Proceeds will benefit the academic programs at SRVHS. pants. To register, visit www.active. Exchange Club of San Ramon 5, at Rossmoor Del Valle Clubhouse, 1751 Tice Creek Drive, Walnut Creek. com or www.savemountdiablo.org. or Admission is $5. Call 876-1948 or visit www.danville.com/skiswap. Valley call Julie, 947-3535. This club meets at noon, every second This event is free. Call 736-1673. Wednesday of the month, at Faz, 600 National Memory Screening Day book clubs reviewing different books. Hartz Avenue, Danville. The program Alzheimer’s Foundation of America The first club is reading “Memory features speakers and business net- and Caring Solutions will host National Author Visits Keeper’s Daughter” by Kim Edwards working. Guests are welcome. call Events Memory Screening Day from 10 a.m.-2 and “Saving Fish From Drowning” by 275-2412 or visit www.srvexchange- p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, at San Ramon Rakestraw Books Authors Art of Living Series II Senior Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. Call Rakestraw Books will host numerous Amy Tan, they meet at 7 p.m., the sec- club.org. ond Tuesday of each month (Nov. 14) The sixth event of the Art of (866) 232-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org. authors starting with Richard Ford at 7 Living Series II will feature “Art of p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9; Claire Messud and the second book club is reading San Ramon Valley Historical “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” Architecture” with Steve Vigar from 11 Society Dinner at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15; Tim a.m.-noon and from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Egan at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 17; Nancy and “Julie and Julia: My Year of Concerts The society will host a dinner with Cooking Dangerously” by Julie Powell, Saturday, Nov. 4, at the store, 178 E. special speaker, Bill Clarkson, with Tillman at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. Prospect, Danville. Steve Vigar’s work 18; Leslie Sbrocco at 7 p.m., Friday, they meet at 7 p.m., the third Tuesday A Jazz Concert the topic of “Tracing Your Families’ of each month (Nov. 21), both meet- St. Timothy’s Concert Series pres- will also be on display from 10 a.m.-6 Lineage Through the Male’s DNA” at 7 Dec. 8, at the bookstore, 409 Railroad p.m., Friday, Nov. 3. Call 820-8012. Avenue, Danville. Call 837-7337. ing at the San Ramon store, 2415 San ents A Jazz Concert with The Altura p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, at San Ramon Ramon Valley Blvd. Call 855-1524. Brothers from 4-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. Holiday Trunk Show Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane. Cost is Danville AM Toastmasters Club 12, at St. Timothy’s Church Parish Hall, Alina B will host a Holiday Trunk Show $20. Call Frances at 837-9382. The club meets from 7-8:30 a.m., 1550 Diablo Road, Danville. General from Carmela Rose Designs from 5-8 San Ramon Wine and Dine Clubs every Tuesday, at Father Nature’s, 178 admission is $18, student and seniors p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at the store, Experience E. Prospect Ave. Guests are welcome. are $12. Call 837-4993, ext. 15 or visit 3427 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Alamo-Danville Newcomers’ Club For more information, contact Dave www.sainttimothysdanville.org. Free refreshments. Call 736-8115. will host the 18th annual Wine and Dine This club is open to new and long- Miklasevich at 899-1543 or dmik210@ An Evening of Piano Music with Lighting of the Old Oak Tree yahoo.com or www.danvileamtoast- Daniel Glover Danville Chamber of Commerce will time residents of Alamo and Danville ➤ Continued on page 24 interested in making new friends in the masters.org. This concert will feature Schumann’s host the Lighting of the Old Oak Tree area. Their Prospective Member Coffee Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Fantasy in C, Opus 17, and Mozart- is held the fourth Thursday of the The Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Liszt’s fantasy on Themes from month, and a monthly luncheon on the Club meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. every “Marriage of Figaro” at 7:30 p.m., second Tuesday. Call 775-3233 or visit Tuesday at Crow Canyon Country Club, Saturday, Nov. 4, at First Presbyterian www.alamodanvillenewcomers.com. 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Join Church, Fifth Street, Livermore. Bay Area Single Christians them for great fellowship and make a Tickets are $25. Visit www.valleycon- BASC club is a free, large, online difference in your community and the certchorale.org. group with event listings for Christian world. Call Scott at 743-8449. Fall Concert single adults around the S.F. Bay Diablo Bonsai Club Prometheus Symphony Orchestra Area. See information at http://groups. 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Experience from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Veterans Day 2006 Nov. 9, at San Ramon Marriott, 2600 San Ramon Valley will honor our Bishop Drive. Cost is $40 in advance, servicemen and women for Veterans $50 at the door. Call 242-0600. Day at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. Elect Street Smarts Skate Nights 11, at Community Presbyterian City of San Ramon and Golden Skate Church, 222 W. El Pintado Road, present Street Smarts Skate Nights Danville. Individuals wishing to display from 6:30-9 p.m., the third Wednesday their memorabilla should contact T. of the month, at Golden Skate, 2701 Carnamolla at 932-4042. Matt Stamey Hooper Drive, San Ramon. Admission is $8 including skates, $4 for in-line skates and parents skate for free. Nov. 15 skate Exhibits to night will feature “Holiday Safety.” Call 820-2520 or 973-2655. Embroidered Stories, Knitted Tales Sunset Idea House This exhibit will include knitted and Sunset Magazine and Popular embroidered pieces as means of SRV Fire Mechanics Magazine have built the expression in fine art until Nov. 5, at “House of Innovation Idea House” locat- Bedford Gallery, Dean Lesher Center ed in Alamo. The house is open from 9 for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Protection District a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Sundays from now Creek. Admission is $3. Call 295-1417 until Nov. 12. Free parking and shuttle or visit www.bedfordgallery.org. are available at the Sycamore Park & European Train Enthusiasts Ride lot. Cost is $12 for adults, $8 for Blackhawk Museum presents the seniors (Fridays only); children under 5 European Train Enthusiasts exhibit are free. Call (800) 786-7375. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday- “The Right Choice” Now Your Parents Can Live At Home! ✓ Experienced Executive You Select Your Caregiver! ✓ We know it isn’t easy to invite someone into your home to provide Integrity homecare. You’ll interview and select any caregiver we refer to you. ✓ Fiscal Conservative At Visiting Angels®, character matters in caregivers! ✓ Managed Growth Our caregivers are thoroughly screened. ✓ Current Knowledge of District • Up to 24 hour care ✓ • Meal Preparation Community Involvement • Errands/Shopping • Hygiene Assistance As a long term resident, my goal is • Light Housekeeping • Respite Care for to responsibly serve our community Families • Companionship Free In-Home To get more information about Matt go to Consultation http://www.smartvoter.org/vote/stamey 925.552.6500 www.jmhomecare.com Paid for by the committee to elect Matt Stamey FPPC#1291429 16 Crow Canyon Court Suite 200, San Ramon

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Proceeds will benefit Cancer” 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. third annual Holiday Home Tour from Indian Life of the Valley America at the Red T-Shirt 10K Run/5K the academic programs at SRVHS. 7, both at The Wellness Community, noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Come and experience “Indian Life- Walk at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, at Call 876-1948 or visit www.danville. 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. exclusive Pleasanton community of First People of the Valley” from now Sycamore Valley Park, 2101 Holbrook com/skiswap. This event is free to cancer patients, Ruby Hill. Cost is $35. Proceeds will until Nov. 15, at the Museum of the Drive, Danville. Entry fee is $35, includ- USS Hornet Golf Tournament their families and friends, but reser- benefit the museum. Call Linda at San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad ing a T-shirt and BBQ. Call 855-1950 or The museum will host a golf tourna- vations are required by calling 933- 461-6574, ext. 3 or e-mail linda@chil- Ave., Danville. The exhibit will feature visit www.hatsoffamerica.us. ment and dinner with a live auction 0107. drensmuseum.org. artifacts and reproductions reflecting Holiday Tea and Fashion Show from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday, Nov. Santa and Pet Photos the lives of Indians in the San Ramon Museum on Main will host their sec- 6, at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Valley Humane Society will host its Valley. Museum hours are Tuesday- ond annual Holiday Tea and Fashion Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville. Cost Holidays 15th annual Santa and Pet Photos Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 837- Show at noon and 3 p.m., Sunday, is $250 for golf and dinner, $75 for from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday- 3750 or visit www.museumsrv.org. Dec. 3, at the museum, 603 Main dinner only. Visit www.uss-hornet.org. Alamo Winter Wonderland Sunday, Dec. 2-3, at Alden Lane Industrial Art Street, Pleasanton. Cost is $35, $30 Alamo Merchant and Professional Nursery & Garden Center, 981 Alden The Blackhawk Museum will host for museum members. Proceeds will Assocation will host the Alamo Winter Lane, Livermore. No appointment nec- “Doodles, Drafts and Designs” until Nov. benefit the museum. Call 462-2766 or Health Wonderland, Oak Tree Lighting Event essary. Cost is $20 for to 4x6 photos 5, which has been organized by SITES visit www.museumonmain.org. and Sheriff’s Toy Drive at 6 p.m., and frames. Call 426-8656. (Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Frankly Speaking About Cancer Sunday, Dec. 3, at Andrew H. Young Ski and Snowboard Swap Park, next to Oak Tree Plaza in down- Services) and is sponsored by the San Ramon Valley High School Parent Treatments Blackhawk Museum Guild. This exhibit The Wellness Community will host town Alamo. Warm winter beverages Teacher Student Association (PTSA) will be served. Bring a new, wrapped will appeal to audiences interested in art, ➤ design, history, technology and popular Continued on page 26 culture. For information, call 736-2280 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org. Lindsay Wildlife Museum The museum will feature two new spe- cial exhibits: “Broken Wings: Portraits of Non-Releasable Raptors” and “One Man’s Window” from now until Dec. 31, at the museum, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. Call 935-1978 or visit www.wildlife-museum.org. Fundraisers Animal Lover’s Boutique Valley Humane Society will host the seventh annual Animal Lover’s Boutique from Nov. 9-11, at 4510 Entrada Court, Pleasanton. This hours are from 4-9 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. This event will benefit the Valley Humane Society. Call 426-8656 JERRY MCNERNEY: A NEW DIRECTION FOR AMERICA or visit www.valleyhumanesociety.org. A renewable energy expert, Jerry was inspired to run for Congress by his son Michael, Charlotte Wood BASH! Charlotte Wood Middle School will host who joined the military in response to the 9/11 attacks. “BASH!” (Building Academic Success RICHARD POMBO: A CORRUPT POLITICIAN Happily!) at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 The nonprofit watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington named Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville. The Richard Pombo one of 13 most corrupt Members of Congress, with extensive ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. night will include a live auction and din- ner. Cost is $75. There will also be a JERRY’S VISION: HONEST AND OPEN GOVERNMENT silent auction from Oct. 18-27, at www. Jerry supports strong lobbying and ethics reform. In Congress, he’ll work to reduce our dependence cwbash.com. Call Beth at 855-7454. on foreign oil and improve access to quality health care and education. Crab Fest and Sports Auction Biletnikoff Foundation will host its POMBO’S PROMISE: MORE OF THE SAME seventh annual Crab Fest and Sports Audition from 6 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Richard Pombo is satisfied with the directions in which America and Iraq are headed. Nov. 10, at the Marriot at Bishop JERRY MCNERNEY: ENDORSED BY THE DANVILLE WEEKLY Ranch, 2600 Bishop Ranch Drive, San Ramon. Tickets are $95, attire is casual. WWW.JERRYMCNERNEY.ORG Proceeds will benefit the foundation. Call

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Danville Weekly • November 3, 2006 • Page 25 CALENDAR Do you have One Instant to spare? Epidemic” and “Why Fathers Matter.” or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. In only one instant, you could change Advance tickets are $15 for singles, St. Isidore’s ‘Young at Heart’ Kids & Teens $20 for couples; tickets at the door any negative aspect of your life into Join this group for a meeting from Elf Workshop are $20 for singles, $30 for couples. 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m., the third Tuesday a positive experience…it just takes Town of Danville presents the Elf Call (510) 569-1200. of every month at St. Isidore’s one instant. Is the quality of your Workshop with two different times: Ministries Center, 440 La Gonda 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Way, Danville. Optional Mass starts at life important enough to you to give Saturday, Dec. 2, at Veterans’ Literary Events 11:15 a.m.; lunch starts at 11:45 a.m. yourself a Health Realization moment? Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Avenue, Nonprofit bingo follows. This event is Danville. Cost is $5 for residents, $6 Two Cities, One Tale free, but reservations are appreciated for non-residents. To reserve your Danville and San Ramon Libraries are by calling 820-4447. Call now for a complimentary child’s spot, call 314-3400. teaming up for CityRead 2006 for a six- appointment to discuss Free Online Tutoring Available week, book-sharing event to read “The Contra Costa County Library is offer- Samurai’s Garden” by Gail Tsukiyama Support Groups the possibilities. ing free homework help from expert together. The group will conclude with online tutors to students grade 4-12 a special presentation from Tsukiyama American Chronic Pain and beginning college from 1-10 p.m., herself at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. Association Monday-Friday, at http://ccclib.org. 9, at the Danville Village Theatre, 233 The ACPA group meets from Front St. Call 837-4889. When Mom or Dad Has Cancer 11a.m.-1p.m. every second and 925.932.1332 Barbara Kelley The Wellness Community will host a fourth Monday at the Community www.nowville.com/barbarakelley Health Realization Coach workshop for kids “When Mom or Dad Presbyterian Church Library at 222 W. El Pintado Rd., Danville. www.modifi edhabits.tsfl .com Personal Development & Optimal Well-being Has Cancer” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., On Stage Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Wellness Bipolar Support Group Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Beauty and the Beast The Tri-Valley Support Group pro- Creek. Parents meet concurrently. This Danville Children’s Musical Theater vides free peer support for people event is free to cancer patients, their presents “Beauty and the Beast” at with mood disorders. It meets from families and friends, but reservations are 7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Nov. 10- 7:15-8:45 p.m., every Wednesday at required by calling 933-0107. 11 and Nov. 16-17, 2 p.m., Saturday, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Working on the Railroad Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, at Village Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Call 560- Blackhawk Museum will host “Working Theater, 233 Front Street, Danville. 0842. Tickets are $9.50 for adults, $7.50 for on the Railroad” from 1-4 p.m., Blue Star Moms California Sunday, Nov. 26, at the museum, seniors and children. Call 314-3463. Blue Star Moms is a support group 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ for families of members of the U.S. Activities will include blasting a tunnel, Role Players Ensemble Theatre will Armed Forces. It meets at 7 p.m., the laying Thomas Tracks and more! This offer “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” by second Wednesday of the month, at event is free with admission to the Neil Simon and directed by Scott Fryer the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Bistro museum. Call 736-2277. until Nov. 4. Tickets are $18-24 and Ave. Call Peggy at 866-7035 or Patty YMCA Sports Programs can be purchased at the Community at 838-9096 or visit www.bluestar- San Ramon Valley YMCA will host Center, 420 Front St., Danville or by moms.org. visiting www.danvilletheatre.com. many different in-door sports during Breast Cancer Support Group Comfort Food the winter season for children in pre- ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ This is a staff-facilitated support school through fifth grade including Diablo Light Opera Company presents group for women with breast can- Served in a floor hockey, flag football and indoor “Thoroughly Modern Millie” until Nov. cer. It meets at 6:30 p.m., the first Served in a soccer beginning Nov. 11-12. For 4, at Dean Lesher Regional Center Wednesday of each month at the San information, call 886-4718 or visit for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Ramon Regional Medical Center, 7777 Family Friendly Atmosphere www.mdrymca.org. Creek. Tickets are $26-38. Call 943- Norris Canyon Road, in the West Day 7469 or visit www.dlrca.org. Room of the South Building. Call Lisa Wigged Out! Peguese at 275-8414. Why Cook At Home? Victoria’s Hair on Stage opens its Parkinson’s Support Group Lectures/ doors for “Wigged Out!” at 7 p.m., The Tri-Valley Parkinson’s Network Saturday, Nov. 4, at Victoria’s Hair on of Mount Diablo provides peer sup- Let Us Do It For You! Workshops Stage, 520 San Ramon Valley Blvd., port from 10a.m.-noon, the sec- Danville. They will host a champagne ond Saturday of every month, at Historic Lecture Series reception at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol • Dine In • Take Out San Ramon Historic Foundation and 16. Cost for the champayne reception Blvd., Pleasanton. Call Norman at San Ramon Valley Library Foundation is $40; all seats for regular shows are 831-9940 or Jackie at 244-1231. $38. Call 855-SHOW (855-7469). • Patio Dining • Kids Menu will host a Historic Lecture Series of PFLAG six programs. Each program will start The Danville/San Ramon Valley Chapter • Full Bar • Family Style at 7 p.m., Thursdays, at various dif- of Parents Families and Friends of ferent locations. The next program will Political Notes Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a sup- Lunch Dinner be on Thursday, Nov. 9 on the “Early port group that meets at 7:30 p.m., Life of Native Americans” by Andrew Political Forums every third Monday at the Danville 11:30-2:30 Mon-Fri 5:00-9:00 Sun-Thurs Galvan at the San Ramon Library. All Contra Costa County voters will have Congregational Church, 989 San programs are free, but donations are a chance to see a series of moderated Ramon Valley Blvd. Call 838-8632. accepted. Call 973-3281. 5:00-9:30 Fri & Sat round table discussions about politi- Preparing for the Holidays History of Industrial Design cal issues in the upcoming election. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care will Blackhawk Museum will host John Danville Town Council candidates will host a six-week support group for 115-A Alamo Plaza, Alamo Francis Marsh, an instructor at the discuss issues at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, those grieving the loss of a loved one Academy of Art University in San Nov. 5, on Comcast Channel 27 and from 7:30-9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, at Francisco, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. Astound Channel 26. Lynnwood United Methodist Church, 925-855-9000 5, at the museum, 3700 Blackhawk 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton. The Plaza Circle, Danville. This event is free classes are free. Call Mueller at (510) with paid admission to the museum. 438-9602. Call 736-2280. Seniors New Family Style Take Out San Ramon Valley Fibromyalgia, Justice for Cambodia? HICAP Appointments Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Pain Homestyle meals for up to four people Carol Wagner will present “The The Health Insurance Counseling Support (Take-Out Only) Tribunal and Aftermath of Genocide” Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers its A new and proactive group for FIBRO, with a potluck beginning at 6 p.m. services free to anyone on Medicare CFS, CFIDS and Chronic Pain meets and the lecture 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. or at least 60 years old with questions from 7-9 p.m. every other Monday in Wood Fired Pizzas Roasted Chicken 16, at Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice about health insurance coverage. Danville. This group is positive, infor- Two Xenia Classico Pizzas with With mushroom risotto, and Center, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Appointments are available the second mative that meets to help each other Call 933-7850. homemade tomato sauce, mozza- pan gravy. Choice of Caesar Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday to be better advocates. Call for loca- Operations Start-Up, Monitoring of every month by appointment; call tion and information at 234-5621. rella cheese and your choice of or butter lettuce salad or sea- and HR 314-3400. SRV Food Addicts in Recovery two additional toppings. Choice sonal vegetables. Technology Ventures Corporation Laugh Club Anonymous of Caesar or butter lettuce salad. $40 presents “Operations Start-Up, Research has shown increased levels Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Monitoring and Human Resources” of endorphins, neurotransmitters, (FA) is a free 12-step recovery program $25 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., immune system cells, and decreased for anyone suffering from food obses- Roasted Chicken Penne Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Carr American levels of stress hormones. This club sion, overeating, undereating and buli- Spaghetti & Meatballs Parmesan-garlic cream sauce, Conference Center, 4400 Rosewood meets at 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, mia. This group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Drive, Pleasanton. This event is free. at San Ramon Senior Center, 9300 every Tuesday at the Dougherty Station With Xenia’s homemade marinara bacon, spinach, and roasted Call 960-1600. Alcosta Blvd. This event is free and Community Center, West Meeting Room sauce and meatballs. Choice of peppers. Comes with a loaf of Preventing Term Sheet open to the public. Call Fred Turner at #202, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, Caesar or butter lettuce salad and garlic bread. Choice of Caesar Negotiating Mistakes 216-4590. San Ramon. Call Gordon at 899-3117 loaf of garlic bread or butter lettuce salad. East Bay I.T. presents “Preventing Prime Time or visit www.foodaddicts.org. Term Sheet Negotiating Mistakes” Join this club for a nondenomina- $27 $30 from 6:30-9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, tional gathering of “seasoned citizens” at Crown Plaza Hotel, 11950 Dublin from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, at the Pork Chops Xenia’s Meatloaf Canyon Road, Pleasanton. This event Community Presbyterian Church, Volunteering is free for members, $20 for non- 222 W. El Pintado, Danville. A home- With spiced apple chutney and With tomato sauce, and smashed members at the door. Call 258-9100. cooked lunch is served at noon for $3. Hospice and Palliative Work at smashed potatoes. Choice of potatoes. Choice of Caesar or ‘Talk’ on Parenting Call Ruth Ann at 820-6387. Bruns House First Resort along with community Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Caesar or butter lettuce salad or butter lettuce salad or seasonal Senior Sneaker Trips Costa Bruns House In-Patient Hospice sponsors present “Talk” from 8:30 Town of Danville will host Senior seasonal vegetables. vegetables. a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. is looking for volunteers to fill 2-4 Sneaker Trips to different attractions hour shifts during the weekdays and $45 $40 4, at Foothill Middle School, 2775 throughout the area. For a list of Cedro Lane, Walnut Creek. There weekends. 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Danville Weekly • November 3, 2006 • Page 29 Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND SALES AT A GLANCE This week’s data represents homes sold during October 2006 To list your home in the Danville Weekly Open Home Guide, Danville Alamo Walnut Creek please email: [email protected] Total sales reported: 13 Total sales reported: 3 Total sales reported: 18 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: $588,000 $1,585,000 $245,000 Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Alamo 11 Deer Meadow Ct. $1,239,000 $1,200,000 $1,775,000 $1,150,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 736-4155 Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: 3 Bedrooms 118 Kingswood Cir. $925,000 $874,077 $1,703,333 $643,806 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 736-4155 150 Crest Ave. $1,025,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Wlliams 855-3444 4 Bedrooms 134 Canyon Vista Pl. $1,175,000 4250 Golden Oak Ct. $1,999,950 HOME SALES Sat 1-4 Blackhawk RE 736-6000 Sun 1-4 Empire 217-5090 Source: California REsource 4 Bedrooms 25 Chestnut Pl. $2,299,000 This week’s data represents 2180 Oneida Circle D. & L. Walnut Creek Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4072 homes sold during October Bergen to E. Lee for $745,000 155 Wilson Rd. $1,249,000 192 Blackstone Dr. $929,950 2006. 1315 Alma Avenue #251 Sun 1-4 Intero 368-8667 131 Parkhaven Drive T. & Alma Development to C. & L. Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 216-9117 Danville C. Ladd to W. & K. Dale for Bradford for $353,000 1484 Emmons Canyon Dr. $1,299,000 $1,048,500 Sun 1-4 Intero 330-1350 5 Bedrooms 319 Deepcreek Court Battles 1315 Alma Avenue #351 Trust to Dotson Trust for 1090 Shady Creek Place D. 2694 Roundhill Dr. $1,469,000 5078 Blackhawk Dr. $1,698,000 Alma Development to T. & L. Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel RE 819-2747 $900,000 & E. Warner to J. & T. Foot for Lafleur for $362,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 876-6935 650 Dunhill Drive Steiner $690,000 1606 Litina Ln. $1,595,000 679 Banyan Lane C. Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 323-6735 Trust to J. & L. Kalajian for 59 Summer Hill Court W. & Rendleman to A. Haraguchi for Danville $1,200,000 J. Hagstrom to D. Johnson for $870,000 46 Vista Ln. $1,649,000 $755,000 Sun 1:30-4 Intero 672-2499 2231 Genoa Street Lennar 1641 Camino Verde Mize 3 Bedrooms Homes to C. & K. Meredith for Dobson 500 Sycamore Circle Trust to A. Winters for $923,500 Trust to D. Connolly for 5 Bedrooms 150 Crest Ave. $1,025,000 $799,000 2237 Genoa Street Lennar $588,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Wlliams 855-3444 1893 Cannon Drive Andrews 18 Kirk Ct. $2,699,000 Homes to J. & D. Francesconi Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 791-2550 619 Contada Cir. $1,025,000 for $1,123,500 Alamo Trust to L. Mirhosseini for Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4134 $445,000 166 Nanterre Street KB 183 High Eagle Road D. 4 Danville Oak Pl. $599,000 Homes to M. & S. Sandbergen & R. Jordan to S. Shirazi for 3707 Citrus Avenue Czirban Blackhawk Sun 1-4 Intero 323-8051 for $885,500 $1,750,000 Trust to E. & G. Shepard for 3 Bedrooms 154 Lawnview Cir. $599,550 172 Nanterre Street KB 1433 Livorna Road S. & $749,000 Sun 1-4 Better Homes 389-0618 Homes to P. Kang for $860,500 L. Nolan to B. Burns for 1726 Comstock Drive 174 Oakridge Dr. $1,035,000 167 Heritage Park Dr. $655,900 211 Nanterre Street KB $1,585,000 Oman Trust to Fivey Trust for Sun 1-4 MVP RE 415-505-3330 Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 855-6410 Homes to Y. Zhu for $833,500 1579 Serafix Road P. & K. $1,150,000 956 Redwood Dr. $1,198,000 220 Nanterre Street KB Catalanello to M. & H. Heines 602 Creekmore Court N. Sun 1-4 Intero 648-5346 Homes to L. Wen for $810,000 for $1,775,000 Eaton to D. Clow for $900,000 ➤ Continued on page 31

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Didi Spina, who has an extensive legal and real estate investment background, has joined NorthPoint Real Estate Investment Services as a Real Estate Advisor.

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Page 30 • November 3, 2006 • Danville Weekly REAL ESTATE Historic Home for Sale in Downtown Pleasanton 40 Edinburgh Pl. $1,675,000 Open Homes Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4075 112 Laurelwood Dr. $2,049,950 Open house on Sunday 1-4 ➤ Continued from page 30 Sun 1-4 Intero 977-8965 Enjoy lunch downtown and walk to open house! 42 Casablanca St. $759,000 124 Victoria Pl. $2,199,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4072 Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4112 1148 River Rock Ln. $777,000 246 Stetson Dr. $895,000 Built in 1910, this 4bdrm and Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4075 Sun 1-4:30 Prudential CA 314-2414 2.5bath 1900 s.f. vintage home 4 Bedrooms 1390 Brookside Dr. $999,000 is located in the heart of down- Sun 1-4 Intero 736-1666 town. Walk to coffee, shops and 1024 Ocho Rios Dr. $1,065,000 729 Sweetwater Dr. $999,000 restaurants and enjoy the sum- Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 314-2428 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 323-6735 408 Coventry Pl. $1,099,950 mer concerts from your large, Sun 1-4 Intero 899-9651 6 Bedrooms beautiful front porch! Beautifully 140 Soda Pl. $1,100,000 586 Zephyr Cir. $1,099,000 updated throughout with brand new Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4125 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4123 kitchen including quality Kraftmaid 1144 Trowbridge Wy. $1,189,000 cabinets, gas cooktop and stain- Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 876-6935 San Ramon less appliances, granite counters, 5216 Blackhawk Dr. $1,595,000 hardwood flooring and recessed Sun 1-4 Re/Max 699-9099 2 Bedrooms 250 Tim Ct. $1,629,000 lighting. Extensive molding in Sat/Sun 1-4 Better Homes 389-0618 246A Canyon Woods Wy. $549,900 living/dining rooms with original Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 292-SOLD 260 Tim Ct. $1,649,950 classic built-in dining hutch, origi- Sun 1-4 Intero 800-492-6365 423 Pine Ridge Rd. $605,000 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 249-0301 nal hardwood floors and fireplace. 11 Jillian Wy. $1,789,000 Vintage bath with clawfoot tub and Sat/Sun 12-3 Intero 818-4078 3 Bedrooms completely updated master bath. Double-paned windows and french doors overlooking the park and 804 Camino Amigo $1,879,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Empire 217-3108 9915 Mangos Dr. $599,000 the soon-to-be multi-million dollar Firehouse Arts Center! Heat/AC, 2 Car Garage w/ possible vari- Sat/Sun By Appt. Intero 785-4546 ance for upstairs guest house. Electrical/Plumbing updated to code. Owner will pay closing costs. 1096 Lehigh Valley Cir. $845,000 100 Amaryllis Cir. $664,500 Sat/Sun 1-4 Empire 217-5061 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel RE 819-2747 1097 River Rock Ln. $929,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4107 2145 Watermill Rd. $689,950 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 216-2283 4444 First 577 La Gonda Wy. $950,000 775 Winterside Cir. $699,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4125 Sun 1:30-4:30 Intero 855-4110 Street 62 St. Mark Ct. $959,000 1094 Vista Pointe Cir. $710,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 408-507-9544 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4128 $1,289,000 389 Squirrel Ridge Wy. $995,000 3111 Marble Canyon Pl. $949,500 Sun 1-4 Intero 833-1822 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 968-1452 (2.5% to 21 Ocho Rios Pl. $999,000 buyer’s agent) Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 791-2513 4 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 116 Pearlgrass Ct. $1,068,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Empire 217-3112 For further info call (650) 743-1796 400 Coventry Pl. $1,162,000 136 Canyon Lakes Wy. $1,119,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 984-3992 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 785-1586 Virtual Tour @ 4444FirstStreet.com 12 Bormio Ct. $1,355,000 604 Vine Hill Ln. $1,155,000 Sun 12-3 Intero 984-1945 Sun 1-4 Intero 833-1822

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Danville Weekly • November 3, 2006 • Page 31 DANVILLE BLACKHAWK DIABLO Outstanding Details! $7,500,000 Country French Chateau $3,800,000 Perfect for Entertaining $3,475,000 Tuscan Villa w/distressed hardwood floors, imported 6bd, 2 offices, 5.5ba, granite, limestone, Crestron Great single story w/Japanese influence. Large, open tile/stone, custom doors/iron work. Main house-6bds, Sound, Viking range, massive windows take in the formal areas, large patio, open pagoda & pool. Updated 5-full/2-half baths. Cabana-2 rooms/bath/kitchen. pool, spa, BBQ, gazebo and golf course beyond. granite kitchen. Overlooking 5th fairway/17th tee. Sharon Dare & Dave Bauer 925.855.4041 Mike Fay 925.838.2239 Dave Bauer 925.855.4040

ALAMO DIABLO DANVILLE Westside Alamo Estate! $2,699,000 Post Card Views! $2,232,200 New Listing! $1,675,000 Multi-dimensional property includes main house, 2 Overlooking the 3rd green & pond of Diablo Country 5bd, 4.5ba on a large, private lot near town. 4351+/- in-law units and a pool house. Gorgeous backyard Club. 4bd, 3.5ba single level with upgrades throughout. sf, fantastic floor plan including bonus room. End of with Mt. Diablo views, pool, waterfall. Party-time rear yard w/outdoor kitchen, pool, spa. cul-de-sac, backing to open space w/views. Khrista Jarvis 925.855.4065 John Lopes & Khrista Jarvis 925.998.8262 Joyce Papas & Glen Landrum 925.855.4075

DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Best Buy in Alamo! $1,575,000 Views of Las Trampas $1,100,000 Paradise Found! $995,000 Private, gated community. Fantastic 5bd, 3.5ba on 4bd, 3ba, 2500+/-sf at end of private cul-de-sac. Recent Model home condition. Gorgeous 4bd, 3ba w/exten- one-half+/-acre level lot. Open floor plan with den/ updated throughout include: 40-year roof, paint, sive tile flooring, plantation shutters, updated stainless library, elegant entry, granite/cherry kitchen. updated kitchen, exotic chestnut hardwood flooring. kitchen. Fabulous backyard w/pool, lanai, spa, views. Esther Langhofer 925.855.4078 Todd Weinberg 925.855.4125 Tom & Mary Kennedy 925.833.1822

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