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Town manager gives project updates Presenting the latest on Clocktower parking, Danville Hotel, Navlets site by Geoff Gillette into a single land use category,” he said. There has been no formal evelopment continues in application yet, but one is expected and around Danville, and in the next few months. D town officials are keeping Calabrigo said the tentative plan abreast of it. Town Manager Joe Calabrigo provided an update on a number of projects around town at “You have literally the Chamber of Commerce every single thing that Government Relations Committee meeting last Thursday. can go wrong on a “One of my favorite questions project going wrong.” these days is, ‘What’s going on with the Clocktower parking lot? —Town Manager Joe Calabrigo And when is the parking lot going to be finished?’” he said, explain- at this point is to save the historic ing the project has hit a number of Danville Hotel, which now houses snafus. “You have literally every Lisa B’s restaurant, but to do single thing that can go wrong on a extensive renovations to the rest of project going wrong.” the site. The buildings north of the Just getting the lot ready for hotel would most likely be left parking during the Thanksgiving untouched, with the western two- holiday proved to be a fairly large thirds of the property affected. He task, he said. said the plan might call for subter- “We ended up having mainte- ranean parking, which would nance do the striping because the require a great deal of work. contractor wasn’t able to do it,” he Calabrigo was quick to point explained. He added that the project out, however, that none of this is continues to have issues, as PG&E set in stone. is still not turning on the lights for “There’s a partnership that owns the lot, but that everything will be the property. So they’re going to be straightened out by late spring. redeveloping the site,” he said. Calabrigo also addressed redevel- “They’ve talked to us in conceptu- opment around the Danville Hotel. al terms as to how they see this “With some of the changes that redevelopment going.” were made to the downtown busi- Another update at the meeting ness district zoning ordinance last year, that site was consolidated ➤ Continued on page 8 Children’s film fest

looking for sponsors JORDAN M. DORONILA

Organizers hope to keep “There are a number of expens- ticket prices low es, such as bringing out the film- makers and celebrities,” said Lacy. and bring in celebrities “Sponsors aren’t the only way, but they’re an important way.” by Kevin Zhou In the past, sponsors have ranged Dragon time from Realtors and restaurants in he California Independent the valley to Comcast. But they all Megan Okazaki and her kindergarten classmates parade through the Vista Grande Elementary School Film Festival Association share one thing in common: their campus last week with the red dragon they created to celebrate the start of the Chinese Year of the Dog. T and the Town of Danville enthusiasm for the festival. The Chinese New Year starts with the new moon on the first day of the New Year, Jan. 29 this year, and are looking for sponsors to help “They were very excited, and ends on the full moon 15 days later. fund the third annual Danville we’ve had almost all of our spon- International Children’s Film sors from last year signing onto Festival, which is scheduled to take this year,” said Lacy. “Each year, place from May 19-21. we get a little more momentum.” “We’re looking for about 10 to The benefits of being a sponsor Roundabout vs. signal 15 corporate sponsors that would include passes to screenings, range in their contributions,” said reserved seating at the opening night Alamo residents will vote on best way Michelle Lacy, recreation services reception, and acknowledgment in manager for Danville. advertising and on the festival’s Web to slow down vehicles The bulk of the funding for the site. Sponsorship packages are avail- festival comes from the town and able to corporations of all sizes. by Dolores Fox Ciardelli issue has already been discussed at of staff for Supervisor Mary N. from ticket sales, she said. But the An Oscar Party starting at 5 p.m. four public Town Hall meetings, Piepho. event also relies on the support of March 5 will also benefit the festi- xpect to hear a lot in the where the majority of those in Committee members of Zone 36 local businesses and people in the val. For $25, people can attend a upcoming months about a attendance voiced their support for landscaping district heard from civil community. Sponsors help defray gala at the Village Theatre with food E roundabout vs. a traffic sig- the roundabout alternative. engineer Chris Lau of the county some of the expenses and keep the and drink plus enjoy the Academy nal to slow down traffic on Danville The matter will be voted on in ticket prices low. Boulevard at Orchard Court. The November, said Ryan Klobas, chief ➤ Continued on page 9 ➤ Continued on page 9 Danville Weekly • February 10, 2006 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Elegant and Relaxing Teen raising funds for Personalized Professional Vietnamese street children Nail Care Danville-Sycamore Rotary The Danville-Sycamore Rotary joins Chi Nguyen’s “I’m a Vietnam era plans on lending an even bigger veteran, and those hand soon. They would like to fundraising efforts make a $5,000 donation to kinds of things tend to Nguyen, which can also be by Kevin Zhou get my attention. We matched by the Rotary Foundation. hope this will be more “We’ve been kicking it around for the last six to eight months,” Two years ago, Chi Nguyen of a long-term said Cobery, who is on the club’s came to the Danville-Sycamore relationship than just international committee. “Within Rotary with a proposal. She wanted a one-time show.” our committee, we are given dol- to know if they would help her lars to play with. I’m a Vietnam era raise money for impoverished chil- —Chuck Cobery, veteran, and those kinds of things dren living in Vietnam. Danville-Sycamore Rotary tend to get my attention. We hope Nguyen first approached the this will be more of a long-term Rotary Club when she was just a activities, would be able to organ- relationship than just a one-time junior in high school. Because she ize all of the fundraisers. show.” knew Rotary was involved in many “I told them I always made sleep “I think we owe more than a lit- local and international projects, she optional,” said Nguyen. tle bit to Vietnam, and I thought asked if she could give a talk to the Over the past few years, the this could be a good way to do members about her passion for Danville-Sycamore Rotary has something,” he added. ■ helping Vietnamese children. played a large role in Nguyen’s Nguyen ended up showing a short efforts. They have allowed her to video clip with pictures of the speak at meetings to update mem- Music to help places she had visited, and she said bers on her progress and to educate What: Seventh annual Children’s the reaction she received was them about the dire conditions in Benefit Concert to raise money incredible. Vietnam, and have helped her raise for the street children of Can “They were wonderfully recep- money for shelters for street chil- Tho, Vietnam BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS tive and supportive,” said Nguyen, dren. During a fundraiser last year, Program: Traditional Vietnamese San Ramon - Bollinger Canyon Road now a freshman at Stanford Nguyen made more than $500 in musician Van Anh Vo and the University. “I found them extreme- candy sales alone. Viet Spring Folk Ensemble; 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd . . . 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School welcomes parents to Treat Her to the Finest school’s multi-purpose room. gram. “They get more.” In Intimate Apparel from Europe & Afar learn about program The idea is to provide more indi- Also, parents largely fund the Lingerie ♥ Gifts ♥ Accessories vidualized learning, said Terry program and are heavily involved. Nighties ♥ Bras ♥ Panties by Jordan M. Doronila Koehne, San Ramon Valley Parents pay $900 for each stu- Unified School District community dent in grades K-3 in the Vista Garter Belts ♥ Stockings ♥ Fish Nets ♥ Thigh Highs relations director. Grande program, and there are 20 Purses ♥ Jewelry ♥ Candles Lotions ♥ Massage Oils Parents who want their children An alternative program typically students in the alternative class. Men’s Silk Lounge Wear to learn and grow to new heights involves teachers and parents The cost for grades 4 and 5, Hard to Find Sizes from A thru JJ may want to find out more about working together while spending which have 30 students, is $740, Gift Certificates Available Vista Grande Elementary more class time instructing stu- said Sturla. School’s alternative program next dents in subjects such as math, Next week’s orientation will Open 7 Days 925 ♥ 846 ♥ 1950 www.lilyanns.com week. English, history and art. A child include an overview, highlights, 350 Main Street ♥ Main & Angela ♥ Pleasanton The school will have an open takes basic courses as well as addi- history and individual experiences house and will provide information tional classes in any subject that is from people involved in the pro- about its Continuous Progress desired and offered by an instruc- gram. Vista Grande Principal Pat Alternative Program at 7 p.m., tor, with a longer school day. Hansen; Robert Alpert, district Wednesday, Feb. 15. All students “We’re so lucky in this area,” director of curriculum and instruc- from the district may apply and are said Stevie Sturla, a Danville par- tion; and teachers and parents will Are You Looking ... invited to attend the event in the ent who has children in the pro- be available for questions. School officials will also discuss for a Primary Care Physician? additional time in each classroom for aides, now called para-educa- Dr. Stephen Pratt, tors, plus longer school hours, Spanish instruction in all grades, is now accepting new patients at and classes staying together Oak Tree Internal Medicine P.C. Dr. Pratt is Board Certified by the ➤ Continued on page 8 American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. He completed residency in 1998 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN.

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TAKE US ALONG Alternative ➤ Continued from page 7

throughout the program. Vista Grande’s alternative pro- gram began in the spring of 1984, after it was approved by the dis- trict school board. The governing board of any school district may establish and maintain one or more alternative schools within the district, according to state law. The law says it was passed to encourage programs for students that instilled values such as self- reliance, initiative, kindness, courage and joy. Alternative pro- grams are also seen as a way for teachers and parents to interact in children’s education. Students in grades one to five can apply at any time during the year for the Vista Grande program, but kindergarteners must register in March. The grades do not intermin- gle. Admission into the program is based on availability of space, and students are chosen through a lot- tery. But siblings in the program get priority, Sturla said. Weekly travels to Japan Neil Armstrong Elementary School in San Ramon also has an The Sharrock family, (l-r) Christine, Katherine, Christopher and alternative program. Focus was Michael, with dad Nick taking the photo, visits the Senso-ji Artist Susan Lordi’s inspiration comes established in 1983, a partnership Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, while the children were on from a love of family, closeness to friends, in education between students, Thanksgiving vacation from Vista Grande Elementary and Los teachers and parents. All students Cerros Middle schools. The family moved to Danville from Japan and an appreciation of nature. receive the district’s core curricu- in the summer of 2005 so they enjoyed seeing old friends and lum, and Focus teachers provide an familiar places. Her sculptures are intimate and personal, enhanced learning experience for Take Us Along on your travels and send photos to students, officials said. And like at reflecting that which helps us treasure [email protected] or 315 Diablo Road, Danville 94596. Vista Grande, donations from par- our relationship to people ents at Focus provide teachers with and the world around us. the means for enrichment materials Sturla said she urges parents to children perform better academi- and the extra para-educators and attend Wednesday’s open house. cally and score higher on statewide volunteer hours they need to Parents need to know if the pro- standardized testing as a result of accomplish their goals. Parent gram is a good fit for their child, the alternative program. Domus is Pleasanton’s exclusive donations and fundraising supple- she said. For more information about ment standard school resources. “Is this a good thing?” Sturla alternative programs in the San Students work together in a coop- said prospective parents must ask. Ramon Valley Unified School erative setting that supports a lower “Am I willing to pay for the pro- District, visit student-to-adult ratio, officials gram?” www.srvusd.k12.ca.us/DIS- said. She and other parents said their TRICT/Other_Programs/. ■

“They got approved last March, Calabrigo, noting that the develop- Project updates but the issue is that they are ers have retained a consultant to help ➤ Continued from page 5 required to make some offsite walk their plans through Caltrans. improvements off of Camino “Right now that’s holding up dealt with the Rose Garden Ramon which fronts the project their project. They’re going to do it Shopping Center, to be located at site,” Calabrigo said. in two to three phases, but until the Navlets site on Sycamore The issue is that Caltrans owns they hear from Caltrans they don’t Come in and enter to win for yourself or your Valley Road and Camino Ramon. some of the right of way, said have a start date.” ■ sweetheart a Gold Leaf Luxury Gift Set by Thymes. Including an exquisite array of items from Liquid Foaming Bath, Bar Soap, Body Crème, Eau de Parfum, Poured Candle and Color & Image Studio Foam Bath Powder. $165 Value Rosacea Specialist Studio Event The Ultimate Kitchen, Entertainment, Feb. 22 + 23 Gift & Garden Store Meet Christina Milton National Trainer, from Canada Domus Complementary appts. of Pleasanton Skin Analysis + Treatment 652 Main Street . Downtown Pleasanton . 925 485 3077 (925) 933-3233 Over 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea. STORE HOURS: Mon-Th 10am-6pm Fri-Sat 10am-9pm Symptoms can be controlled without drugs! & Sundays 10am-6pm 1430-B Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek • [email protected]

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Bird flu doesn’t pose danger—yet Estimated improvement costs on Danville Boulevard at Orchard Court Officials developing plans to cope with nationwide pandemic Engineering Right by Dolores Fox Ciardelli costs of way TOTAL The Spanish flu pandemic of vaccine rapidly.” 1918 killed 20 million worldwide, He said the oft-noted Tamiflu Signal $1.6 million $2.5 million $4.1 million Avian flu is not currently a dan- 550,000 in the United States. The may not be effective in preventing Roundabout $2.5 million $2.8 million $5.3 million ger because birds don’t easily Asian flu of 1957-58 killed 70,000 H5N1 Avian flu, plus the supply is spread it to humans. Nor do people in this country, and the Hong Kong limited and expensive. easily spread it to each other, said flu of 1968-69 killed 34,000, Someone in the audience asked Wendel Brunner, director of Contra according to statistics from the whether terrorists might spread an Lau said Monday that only $1.7 is Costa Public Health, at a Town Hall Centers for Disease Control. epidemic. Alamo available and meetings are contin- meeting in Danville last Saturday. “Probably not,” Brunner replied. uing with Piepho. ➤ Continued from page 5 The danger, said Brunner, is if “If it becomes easily transmittable, it “The costs are high due to the avian flu mutates into a strain that “We have 1,500 won’t need terrorists.” The flu is need for driveway consolidation,” is just as deadly plus easily trans- hospital beds in the spread by infected people coughing Public Works Department about the Lau said. The roundabout is also mittable. and spreading their germs, and by pros and cons of each choice at their more expensive because it would “The thing about the flu virus is county and they are touching doorknobs or other com- last meeting. Alicia Watson and be physically larger, plus include that it is highly variable,” Brunner mostly always full. mon surfaces plus by shaking hands. alternative Steve Mick said they pavement costs and landscaping. explained. He said every year doc- It is important to wash hands fre- preferred a June election because Edmonds said another election, tors try to make the best guess What if 10,000 need quently, he said, and to avoid crowds. they hoped this would cause the probably in the late spring, will ask about what strains of the flu virus Another person asked why the roundabout to be defeated. Zone 36 property owners for an will prevail in the upcoming season hospitalization?” government is focusing on the “I want the roundabout to fail,” assessment increase, meaning an so they can develop a vaccine. —Wendel Brunner, director avian flu. said Mick. increase in the amount of available He said although traditionally of Contra Costa Public Health “I think it has to do with Work is scheduled to begin in funds that can be spent. It would the elderly have been immunized Katrina,” said Brunner. Everyone late summer on dual turning lanes require a simple majority. against the flu, the latest discussion became aware of the importance of from southbound Danville “This will be a mail-in ballot to is over whether to target children “There have been 161 cases of emergency preparedness and real- Boulevard turning east onto Stone property owners,” said Edmonds. instead. bird flu worldwide, and 86 have ized that terrorism is not the only Valley Road. The project will The cost of a mail-in ballot is “They don’t get terribly sick but died,” said Brunner. “This is a 50 threat; natural disasters can be dev- include adding flashing pedestrian $15,000-$20,000, he said, which they spread it,” he said. They often percent mortality rate.” astating also. lights along the crosswalk on would come out of the Zone 36 catch a flu virus at school then He said there was one bird flu The Town Hall meeting, present- Danville Boulevard at Jackson budget of $50,000. spread it to the rest of their family scare in the county when a man ed by District 3 Supervisor Mary Way and building a small median In other business, the four Zone members. Japan is already focusing returning from visiting Vietnam N. Piepho in the library at San at St. Alphonsus Way. The project 36 members discussed their mas- on immunizing its younger popula- showed all the symptoms, but a Ramon Valley High School, also will total $374,000, Lau said. ter plan, which calls for enhanc- tion, he noted. blood test, which takes several days covered disaster preparedness. The next phase to help traffic in ing median landscaping along the Planning is different for a pan- for results, proved false. Influenza is Capt. Kevin Ryan of the the commercial section of Alamo four main roads of Alamo: demic than for an earthquake, the more prevalent in Asia, he noted, Sheriff’s Department Emergency calls for either a roundabout or a Danville Boulevard, Miranda other emergency most expected in where strains begin in pigs and birds Services Division spoke on the traffic signal at Orchard Court. Avenue and Livorna and Stone this area, Brunner said. “A flu pan- living in close proximity to humans. importance of being self-sufficient “We’re going to put it to a vote Valley roads. demic will be nationwide,” he said. Calls about this case prompted the for five days, with water and food of the people,” said David “Round Hill agreed tentatively “We will not have massive Town Hall meeting. In Contra Costa for people and pets, prescription Edmonds, county planner for spe- they would do the underground resources coming in from the rest County, Brunner said, they could medicines, warm clothing and bed- cial districts. “Registered voters work (for the median on Stone of the country.” immunize the entire population of 1 ding, a flashlight with extra batter- need to pass it by a two-thirds Valley Road near Roundhill Road) Each year in the United States, 5 million in a matter of days if neces- ies and a portable radio to tune to majority.” to get water and maybe power and to 20 percent of the population gets sary although it is normally done KCBS 740 AM for instructions. A roundabout would require a pay the water in perpetuity if we the flu and about 200,000 are hos- over a few weeks. He said the feder- “A lot of us are halfway there special 1 percent property tax to landscape it,” Edmonds said. pitalized. There are 36,000 deaths, al government is currently develop- without even trying,” Ryan said. be collected for about five years Committee members also dis- with 90 percent of them being peo- ing a plan to be able to gear up the He stressed the importance of or as long as needed. Edmonds cussed the “general feeling” they ple over the age of 65. country to produce and distribute each family having a disaster plan, indicated to the Zone 36 commit- want for Alamo. “We have 1,500 hospital beds in vaccine. and an out-of-state contact for tee that the county already has the “I think it is a rural communi- the county and they are mostly “It (the plan) should be ready in everyone to call. It is also essential $4.1 million needed to pay for a ty,” said chairwoman Valerie always full,” Brunner said. “What three to four years,” he said. “It’s to know how to turn off the electric- signal. The cost for a roundabout Schooley. “Not ‘gold country’ if 10,000 need hospitalization?” essential to be able to develop a ity, gas and water lines, he said. ■ is estimated at $5.3 million. But rural, but ‘sophisticated rural.’” ■ Films ➤ Continued from page 5 Awards projected on a 15-foot We’ve Raised Car Service to a Higher Level... screen. Order tickets at 314-3463. Last year, the Children’s Film Festival, which aims to inspire Scion • Honda • Lexus • Acura • Toyota adults and children through the work of film, enjoyed a large amount of success. Thousands of filmmakers and fans came to screen over 65 films from around the world. 15k–90k Some of celebrities on hand Oil & Filter included Jonathan Lipnicki, who Service Change appeared in “Jerry Maguire,” Darryl Sabara, who was in “Spy % $ 99 Kids,” and Tom Kenny, the voice 27+tax of Spongebob Squarepants. 15 OFF “It was very positive,” said Lacy. 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Page 10 • February 10, 2006 • Danville Weekly Perspective Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY PUBLISHER Deborah Acosta McKeehan EDITORIAL Editor Playing by the rules Dolores Fox Ciardelli Staff Reporter Sometimes it is important to do everything in Jordan M. Doronila sequence when you want to succeed in a project. When Editorial Intern Kevin Zhou planning to build a new house in Danville, it saves a lot Sports Writer of time and trouble—and money—to learn the rules at Mike L. Mc Colgan the outset and then to follow them. Contributors A home is planned for the end of Lawrence Road off Kathy Cordova Camino Tassajara, beyond Blackhawk Road. The Geoff Gillette developer owns a 10-acre parcel and wants to build a Dr. Sara Denman Compassionate B. Lynn Goodwin 7,000-square-foot house. He has had to go before the Cathy Jetter Therapy Jacqui Love Marshall Danville Planning Commission three times and it Licensed Julie Nostrand keeps sending him back to the drawing board. Why? Psychologist for Change… Doug Regalia Because his plans call for building on a “major ridge- Helping you Move ART & PRODUCTION line.” While the town from Merely Art Director/ defines a ridgeline as Operations Manager Rather than hoping Surviving Shannon Corey the top of a range of Assistant Design Director hills or mountains, it to bend the rules, to Thriving Ben Ho Designers defines a major ridge- it would save Now In New Steve Bruzenak line as one that can be everyone’s time Downtown Danville Trina Cannon seen from a lengthy James Greenfield distance. and money if Location Jason Lind developers abided 171 Front St. #204 ADVERTISING The developer says Advertising Manager the best option is build- by the regulations 925.648.4941 Laure Reynolds ing on the major ridge- in the first place. Advertising line, and adds that the License #PSY19808 Account Executives new home will be nes- Amy McKelligan tled on a knoll, making it somewhat less visible. He Susan Sterling Real Estate says he has spent $1 million total on geological studies Account Executive and architectural plans for his appearances before the Owen McAleer Planning Commission. The commissioners remain FURNITURE SALE! Classified Advertising firm, saying their job is to follow the town’s develop- Susan Thomas ment guidelines for the ridgelines. They have expressed BUSINESS frustration that the developer did not make the same Office Manager effort in exploring development on the lower ridgeline. Kate D’Or It is understandable that a homebuilder would want Ad Services to use the highest elevation possible, with the best Veneta Roberts, Manager views of our lovely valley. But rather than hoping to Alicia Broadway bend the rules, or work around them, it would save Business Associate everyone’s time and money if developers abided by the Lisa Oefelein regulations in the first place. A home on the lower Circulation Manager ridgeline would still have panoramic views, and might Bob Lampkin, ext. 32 have been approved more quickly without all the cost- Only $999 How to reach the Weekly ly studies and delays. Most important of all, the public sofa & love seat profits when the town keeps the major ridgelines free (sage or cream) 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 of development. Danville, CA 94526 Presidents’ Day Sale through February Phone: (925) 837-8300 Fax: (925) 837-2278 free local delivery and setup Editorial e-mail: THE POINT OF THE PEN [email protected] [email protected] Sealy MATTRESS SALE!! Display Sales e-mail: “Glenna” twin size $299 [email protected] Classifieds Sales e-mail: full size $399 [email protected] queen size $499 Circulation e-mail: [email protected] “Rococo” pillowtop queen set $699 The Danville Weekly is published every rated best value Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. “Galliani” Ultra Luxury king set $1,999 Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. The with latex and memory foam Danville Weekly is mailed free to homes and apartments in Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo. Voluntary subscriptions at $25 per year ($40 for two years) are FURNITURE TRENDS welcome from local residents. 12893 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon Subscription rate for businesses and for mon-sat 11-6 residents of other communities is $40/year. (between post office & hospital) © 2005 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. sun 12-6 All rights reserved. Reproduction 925.355.1331 without permission is strictly prohibited.

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the community can play a part in stopping this trou- Awareness can curb vandals ble. “It’s going to take a total community effort if Danville police are investigating a pair of spray- we’re going to keep our town as nice as it is,” he painting incidents that occurred within minutes of said. “We can’t be everywhere.” each other, as well as other vandalisms that hap- A good start is just to keep an eye on your own pened over the past few days. Police Chief Chris block. “If you see a group of people in a car or Wenzel said the spray-paintings occurred Feb. 2 standing around at 1 or 2 in the morning, you when two vehicles were painted with graffiti in the should probably do something,” Wenzel said. Take area of Ambleside Court and Indian Home Road. down a license plate number and vehicle model and Other incidents were reported throughout the call the police with the information. “If you see week on Camino Tassajara, Summerfield Court, something like that, let us know. We’ll make the Love Lane and near Monte Vista High School. decision on whether or not it’s suspicious.” Wenzel said when the weather warms up, it Wenzel said if people were aware of what is hap- sometimes brings an increase in such incidents and pening in their neighborhood and communicate that the culprits are primarily children or teenagers. “It’s with the police, the criminals could be arrested. disappointing that with so many opportunities in Another deterrent is light. “Keep your driveway the Tri-Valley area that these people choose to do well lit,” said Wenzel. “Vandals like to work under this sort of thing,” he said. cover of darkness. Take that away and it lessens the Wenzel said that while his department is looking chance of something happening.” into the perpetrators of these crimes, members of —Geoff Gillette

POLICE LOG The Danville Police Department • Accident-injury: Accident investiga- • Possession of drugs-less than 1 oz. TOTO TOILETS made the following information avail- tion on Greenbrook Dr. and San marijuana: on Railroad Ave. at Two Piece One Piece able. Under the law, those charged Ramon Valley Blvd. at 5:50 p.m. 2:35 p.m. with offenses are considered inno- • Burglary-residential: on Sycamore • Vandalism-felony: on Summerfield cent until convicted. Cir. at 7:42 p.m. Ct. at 5:13 p.m. Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 5 • Driving under the influence (DUI)- • DUI: Arrest on Diablo Rd. and Via • DUI: Arrest on Hartz Ave. W. and misdemeanor: Arrest on Jewel Hermosa at 12:26 a.m. Prospect Ave. at 1:14 a.m. Terrace and San Ramon Valley • Malicious mischief: on Brookside Dr. Blvd. at 1:06 a.m. • DUI: Arrest on Hartz Ave. W. and at 8:58 a.m. Prospect Ave. at 1:27 a.m. • Petty theft from vehicle: on Joaquin Cir. at 10:06 a.m. • Hit and run-misdemeanor: on W. El • Burglary-commercial: on San Pintado Rd. at 2:22 p.m. Ramon Valley Blvd. at 8:35 a.m. • Accident-injury: on Starmont Ct. and Starview Dr. at 12:10 p.m. • Vandalism-felony: on Love Ln. at • Drunk in public: Arrest on Hartz Ave. 2:32 p.m. at 7:24 p.m. Mercer Pacifica Ultimate Carlyle • Forgery-fraudulent documents: on Hartz Wy. E. at 1:16 p.m. • Warrant arrest: on Camino Tassajara • DUI: Arrest on Brooktree Dr. at and Rassani Dr. at 2:52 p.m. 11:44 p.m. • Suspicious circumstances: on San Ramon Valley Blvd. and Sonora • Vandalism-felony: on Ambleside Ct. The Office of the Contra Costa Ave. at 4:34 p.m. and Indian Home Rd. at 3:43 County Sheriff’s Department’s Valley p.m. • Burglary-residential: on Belgian Dr. Station in Alamo made the following at 8:01 p.m. • Vandalism-felony: on Ambleside Ct. information available. at 4:31 p.m. 5505 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton • 846-5040 • Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat 8-5 Jan. 31 • Malicious mischief: on Camino ALAMO • Petty theft from building: on Stone Tassajara at 4:29 p.m. Feb. 1 Valley Rd. at 3:21 p.m. Feb. 3 • Theft-identity: on Livorna Rd. • Accident-property damage: Accident investigation on • Suspicious circumstances: on Roan Feb. 2 Clydesdale Dr. and Diablo Rd. at Dr. at 12:54 a.m. • Grand theft-from vehicle: on S. Via You’ve Earned It, 3:42 p.m. • Burglary-auto: on El Cerro Blvd. at Lucia Ln. • Armed robbery: on Diablo Rd. at 7:45 a.m. 6:06 p.m. • Suspicious circumstances: on Del Feb. 5 Feb. 1 Amigo Rd. and Iron Horse Trail • Grand theft-from vehicle: on Now Protect It! at 8:58 a.m. Lahoma Ct. • DUI: Arrest on Front St. and Prospect Ave. at 1:09 a.m. • Accident-property damage: • Grand theft-from vehicle: on Accident investigation on Roundhill Rd. • Vandalism-schools: on Stone Valley Sherburne Hills Rd. at 10:22 Rd. at 7:21 a.m. a.m. BLACKHAWK • Suspicious circumstances: on • Burglary-auto: on Holbrook Dr. at Feb. 4 Fairview St. at 10:33 a.m. 8:51 p.m. Review Your Coverage • Warrant arrest: on Kenwood Ln. and • Burglary-residential: on Blackhawk La Gonda Wy. at 12:20 p.m. Feb. 4 Meadow Ct. Calculate Your Exposure • Accident-property damage: • Hit and run-misdemeanor: on El DANVILLE Accident investigation on Capitan Dr. at 1:13 a.m. Camino Tassajara and Diablo • Suspicious circumstances: on Feb. 5 Measure the Difference Rd. at 2:38 p.m. Dunhill Dr. at 12:27 p.m. • Malicious mischief: on Bourne Ct.

OBITUARIES Call Tim Huether Charles ‘Chip’ ball and bowling. He also enjoyed uncle of John, Matt and Kristen 925-820-8432 his involvement in Capernaum Golden, Heather and Colleen Boysen Evans Young Life, and he worked for sev- Evans, and Chase, Anna and Ethan 319 Diablo Road, Suite 100 Danville, CA eral years at Club Sport and the Hundertmark. Charles “Chip” Boysen Evans, Martinez Court House. He touched A memorial service was held 43, passed away Jan. 12. the lives of many with his compas- Jan. 16 at the Community He was a volunteer for many sion, love and gentle spirit. Presbyterian Church. Memorial years in the nursery at Community He was the beloved son of contributions are suggested to Presbyterian Church in Danville. Charles and Barbara Evans; broth- Capernaum Young Life, 2326 He participated in the Special er of Katie Golden, Andy Evans Boulevard Circle, #102, Walnut Olympics for swimming, basket- and Mary Hundertmark; cherished Creek, CA 94595.

Page 12 • February 10, 2006 • Danville Weekly Parent photographers Send a jpeg to [email protected] of the best action shot from your child’s game for consideration for our Sports page. Remember to Sports include caption information: who, what, when, where—and the score. A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE

Passing the baton Mustangs advance Luke Hagton of Monte Vista continues the pace after receiving in State Cup the baton from Jonathan Lee to Four boys Mustang Soccer Club win the 4X400 relay in the annual teams are advancing to the State Cup Cal Berkeley All-Comer Meet last competition round of 16 being held this Saturday. The Tri-Valley Track Club weekend in Morgan Hill. At the last relay team finished with a time of round, the Mustang Xplosion U-11, 3.38.26. Hagton also ran the 300- coached by Dan Uriz, outscored their meter hurdles, finishing third. The three opponents 10-0 to advance. The Tri-Valley Track Club is the AAU Mustang Reds U-12 shut down their Pacific District representative for three opponents 6-0. The U-11 Blast track and field. Visit www.trivalley- and U-13 Fire also advanced. track.com or call coach Rik Mustang Xplosion: (back row, l-r) Richardson at 518-9356. Cole Bennett, Nate Uriz, Stevie Van Siclen, Anders Turner, Carter Zetterquist, Josh Eusebio, Thomas High school hoops get hot Sperbeck, Austin Lonestar, Mason After a tough loss against Wolves are now 6-1 in the EBAL Melin, Chris Miller, (front) Tommy Monte Vista, San Ramon and 16-3 overall. They remain in Nelson, Matt Anderson, Tommy Lisiak, first place, one game ahead of Alex Maestre and Mitchell Peterson bounces back with big win Monte Vista. Foothill moves into a Mustang Reds: (back row, l-r) Sam over Foothill three-way tie for third with “The General” Engs, Connor “The Con Amador Valley and Granada. The Lady Mustangs beat Man” VanMeter, Ryan “Thompy” by Mike L. Mc Colgan California 42-31 on Feb. 3 to go Thompson, Greg “G-Money” Ledford, 15-6 overall and 5-2 in the EBAL. Jimmy “Give em the rock” Roth, (cen- Defending league basketball They are now in second place in ter): Evan “Evano” Molineux, David champion San Ramon Valley High the EBAL, one game behind San “Eddie” Ehlers, Wyatt “Y-Man” McCall, lost a thrilling game Feb. 1 to Ramon. Naveen Rasheed led the Chrissy “Ribs”Mullin, Max “Brick Monte Vista 50-47 on a last second Mustangs with 11 points. House” Dutto, Tyler “Smoles” Smolen, three-point shot by Corey Higgins. Boys soccer (front) Parker “Parks” Johnson, David The Wolves had had a 14-game “Makin Bacon”Edson, Alex “Frenchie” league winning streak before los- San Ramon boys beat California Chaussy and Jack “Shaggy”Peterson. ing to the Mustangs. 4-2 on the soccer field Feb. 1 to go The passionate fans from both 15-4-2 overall and 7-1-2 in the teams taunted each other, with the EBAL. Philip Tan, Cameron Wolves fans cheering “undefeated” Walters and Chris Leer each scored and the Mustang fans answering goals for the Wolves. PREP SCHEDULE “49-7” referring to last season’s Monte Vista remained in second football score. The Wolves place behind the Wolves in the Friday Monte Vista vs. Granada, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Brandon Adams led all scorers League standings with a 3-0 victory Girls Basketball: San Ramon vs. Wednesday Girls Basketball: San Ramon at Cal High, Livermore, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. with 18 points. over Amador Valley. The Mustangs Boys Basketball: San Ramon vs. Amador Boys Basketball: San Ramon at Monte Vista vs. Amador Valley, 7 p.m. The Wolves rebounded from this now have an overall record of 15-4- Valley, 7 p.m. Livermore, 7 p.m. tough loss with a crucial victory 1 and are 6-2-1 in the EBAL. Monte Vista at Granada, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Boys Soccer San Ramon vs. Monte Vista, over Foothill 59-53 on Feb. 3 to Girls soccer maintain a first-place tie with 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 Boys Basketball: San Ramon vs. Cal High, 7 p.m. Monte Vista in the EBAL. With a Monte Vista girls soccer team Boys Basketball: Monte Vista vs. Foothill, Saturday Monte Vista at Amador Valley, 7 p.m. few seconds left in the game, Joey beat Amador Valley 5-0 on Jan. 31. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Monte Vista vs. Amador Fuca made two key free throws to Melissa Buich and Lauren Girls Basketball: Monte Vista at Foothill, Friday, Feb. 24 Valley, TBA 7 p.m. seal the victory for the Wolves. The Anderson each scored goals for the Girls Basketball: San Ramon at Monte team is now 6-1 in the EBAL and Mustangs. The Mustangs moved Tuesday Saturday, Feb. 18 Vista, 7 p.m. 16-5 overall. Coming into this into a tie for first with the idle Girls Basketball: San Ramon at Amador Boys Basketball: San Ramon vs. Monte Girls Basketball: Monte Vista vs. San game, Foothill was tied with the Wolves with a 2-2 tie against Valley, 7 p.m. Vista, 7 p.m. Wolves and Mustangs for first Foothill two days later. Their Ramon, TBA place. Its record is now 18-3 over- record is now 16-3-3 overall and 8- all and 5-2 in the EBAL. 0-2 in the EBAL. Monte Vista rolled to another The Lady Wolves extended their victory over California 55-48 to record to 19-2-1 overall and 9-1-0 remain in a first-place tie with San in the league with a win over Ramon in the EBAL. Corey California 4-0 on Jan. 31. Aubrey Higgins led the Mustangs with 12 Southwick had four goals for the points. Monte Vista is now is 15-6 Wolves. The Wolves tied with overall and 6-1 in the EBAL. Monte Vista for first place in the Girls basketball EBAL. The teams were to meet in a cru- The Lady Wolves basketball team cial game Thursday, Feb. 9. Even cruised to another victory winning though the teams were tied in 57-41 over cross-town rival Monte points for first place, Monte Vista Vista on Jan. 31, putting them two had the edge because of a 1-0 vic- games ahead of Monte Vista and tory over San Ramon earlier in the Granada in the EBAL with a perfect season. The Wolves had to beat the 6-0 league record and 15-5 overall. Mustangs to claim the league title Meghan Yetman led all scorers with and automatic berth into the North 22 points. Coast Section playoffs, which On Feb. 3, the lady Wolves lost begin Feb. 15. ■ their first EBAL game against E-mail your results to Foothill 53-47. Meghan Yetman [email protected] led the Wolves with 16 points. The or fax 837-8454. Danville Weekly • February 10, 2006 • Page 13 COVER STORY Oneyear late

Supervisor Mary N. Piepho talks

upervisor Mary N. Piepho says her turn lane fro basic philosophy has helped during her Boulevard onto S S first year in office. will include eithe “There is only so much we have control about at Orchard over,” she said. She finds that accepting this entering Alamo’s fact, which she learned in her childhood, “The commun helps her to focus on her demanding job as engage in discu District 3 county supervisor. see how Phase I Piepho, 44, has detractors who dismiss her “The signal/ro as a “Republican princess” because she is the ated divisions,” s daughter of John Nejedly, a Republican, who fence have pretty represented the area as a state senator from “Deep voices” 1969 to 1980. Her supporters, the conserva- she disbanded th tive Republicans who helped get her elected, service area advis now expect a lot of her. R-7A for parks an She is one of five supervisors in Contra lighting and lands Costa County who meet each Tuesday in “The action I Martinez, the county seat, to deal with issues success of the c from county employee compensation to benefit of appointing members for 186 special districts “Unfortunately, to settling zoning issues. stalled for years Piepho also must contend with a geograph- few of the form ically split district, the largest in the county, debate this issu which reaches from Discovery Bay in the east where their own to Alamo in the west. She has offices in both refuse to debate Danville and in Brentwood. The current dis- She said she trict lines were drawn after the 2000 census restructure the e was reviewed in 2002. only some of the Piepho lives in Discovery Bay with her for the problems husband David, a firefighter, and their 8-year- “I came in an old daughter Mariah. But she was raised in Department to a Walnut Creek so she said the district, and expected the c although physically challenging, all feels like as well,” she said. home to her. to make the comm Another challenge is the unincorporated ductive, it was n Knightsen community of Alamo, with its many factions, appointments.” including the Alamo Improvement Association, She added, “M Brentwood an organization formed in 1955 to preserve the terment of Alam semi-rural character of Alamo. tinue in that effo Walnut Creek Discovery Bay One of Piepho’s first actions has been to Piepho was el explore forming a Municipal Advisory Council 2004 with 58.5 Alamo to govern Alamo. She held a Town Hall meet- incumbent Millie Byron ing in July to explore the option, telling the Town Councilwo Diablo audience that a MAC would provide unity and the Board of Sup Blackhawk/Tassajara Danville one voice for the community. in July of that ye But AIA members barely suppressed their Piepho previou Dougherty Valley anger as they responded. One said it sound- on the Byron U ed like a way to reduce the minority’s voice, was president San Ramon District 3 and another said he would not like to see the Community Coll AIA diluted. They also asked why a MAC had been a found would be more effective than the current 4 Safety Task Fo form of government. an aide to Assem Piepho noted that the AIA is a member- as a senior ship-based group that only serves a small per- Assemblyman centage of Alamo. Republicans repr “I want a MAC in Alamo to make the coun- She said that a ty more accountable,” Piepho said last week. intended to get in She had met that morning with the Alamo being a senator Area Council, which is working on how best most of her child “I hadn’t groomed myself to form a MAC. “I obviously She also said she thinks incorporation influences in m would be good for Alamo. “Absolutely. I with Lynne Leac said that a year ago,” she noted. “It’s the size She first becam (for politics) but there was of a junior city.” when she was ge “The county has not done a good job in Newspapers and Alamo,” she added. “There are a lot of big the Discovery B a naturalness to it. I had issues that need a local government leader.” “That got me in Piepho noted the problems on Danville she recalled. “In Boulevard in the heart of Alamo where vehi- ing people and th cles pull out every which way from the myri- more.” She later the opportunity to project ad driveways of several shopping centers. worked with Ass “There have been discussions for 20 years Piepho said sh on the Alamo signals,” she said, “and things should get polit myself into leadership.” were allowed to continue for whatever reason. encouragement of We need to move forward.” she said. “And I w Phase I of improvements will add a left- Back then, she

Page 14 • February 10, 2006 • Danville Weekly er by Dolores Fox Ciardelli s about her past and present challenges om southbound Danville month seemed like a handful, something that LUNCH . DINNER Stone Valley Road. Phase II brought a wry smile last week. er another signal or a round- “There are still challenges,” she said, not- d Court to slow down traffic ing her husband’s schedule as a firefighter, Incredible Med-American s commercial area. working days at a time. Chosen as one of the top 100 nity as a whole needs to “I hadn’t groomed myself but there was a meals, a staff that treats you ssions,” Piepho said. “Let’s naturalness to it,” she said. “I had the oppor- restaurants in the Bay Area functions.” tunity to project myself into leadership.” like an old friend, and oundabout (discussions) cre- During her run for supervisor, the she added. “Both sides of the Republican Party endorsed her, although the by the San Francisco Chronicle desserts made fresh daily! y deep voices.” position is non-partisan. also spoke out in protest when “We do have inherent philosophies that he membership of two county drive our actions,” Piepho said. “My father Make your reservations today! sory committees last summer: voted on issues rather than the party platform. 925.314.0974 nd recreation, and Zone 36 for Social issues were important to him. He scaping. fought for the underdog.” Nejedly is also 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd. took was necessary for the known for his environmental legislation when committees and the overall he was chairman of the Senate Committee on Alamo,” Piepho said. Natural Resources and Wildlife. many projects had been “The Republicans were instrumental in by the prior committees. A supporting me but I was supported by a mer members have tried to diverse group of folks,” Piepho said. “We are ue in print... . They know a diverse county. I see myself needing to be n accountability lies, and I open... . We need to work on common that in public.” ground. If we are too rigid in our political decided it would be best to philosophy, it won’t happen.” entire committees, although “That’s a challenge,” she added. “The con- e members were responsible servative Republicans expect a lot out of me.” . She compared politics to marriage, saying nd engaged the Public Works that she and her husband don’t agree all the higher level of accountability, time but they have to work together. “If we committee members to engage don’t, we will doom ourselves,” she said. “They did not. So, in an effort “We can disagree but we don’t have to be mittees more effective and pro- disrespectful.” necessary to restructure their During the election, detractors said Piepho was “born with a silver spoon in her mouth.” My responsibility is to the bet- “Certain assumptions were made about me mo as a whole, and I will con- that were not true,” she said. Her formal educa- rt.” tion ended with her graduation from Las Lomas lected to office in November High School in Walnut Creek. And her child- percent of the vote against hood was difficult, she said, with her parents e Greenberg, former Danville divorcing when she was very young and her oman, who was appointed to father leading the busy life of a state senator. pervisors by Gov. Gray Davis The struggle taught her that she was not in ear. control of every aspect of her life, and this is usly had been elected to serve the lesson she brings to her District 3 office: Union School District board, “We are only in control so much.” of the Los Medanos Piepho’s stated priorities during the elec- lege Foundation Board, and tion were stopping unmanaged development ding member of the Highway and easing traffic congestion by improving orce. She had also worked as Highway 4 and Interstate 680; extending mblywoman Lynne Leach and BART into East County; and fast-tracking the field representative for fourth bore of the Caldecott Tunnel. Guy Houston, both She is a member of the Transportation, resenting the 15th district. Water and Infrastructure Committee. “I have as a young adult she had not created the ‘Three-County Task Force,’ involv- nto politics, despite her father ing Supervisors (Scott) Haggerty, (Leroy) r in Sacramento throughout Ornellas and myself representing Alameda, dhood and teen years. San Joaquin and Contra Costa counties in sup- have a history of political porting regional issues of concern,” she said. my life—my father, working “I have made headway with Supervisor ch,” Piepho said. Haggerty on the Caldecott Tunnel effort and me active in her community have his support in it benefiting Alameda eneral manager of the Clipper County. To date, the Alameda County folks became a board member of have not seen it as a priority to them, or a ben- Bay Chamber of Commerce. efit to them, so a change in that mentality to nvolved in that community,” recognize the Caldecott as a regional route the Chamber, you are meet- with regional significance is vital to its ulti- hey are encouraging you to do mate design and development.” ran for the college board and She had pledged, too, that she would target semblywoman Leach. waste and inefficiency in county government, he struggled over whether she and she has become chairwoman of the tically involved, despite the Finance Committee. f others. “Mariah was a baby,” “I will continue working hard to move proj- wasn’t sure I had the skills.” ects forward,” she said. “I can’t be afraid to e recalled, the two meetings a make decisions to move forward.” ■

Danville Weekly • February 10, 2006 • Page 15 Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY Star man by Jordan M. Doronila

Danville man has big ideas on helping folks find their soul mates

ig ideas often start small. But that didn’t stop Dallas Mavericks, for $10 million. a writer. One woman said to him, “I know, you a popular Danville personality from reaching Cuban rejected the proposition through e-mail. write those Cliff Notes.” Bfor the stars. When Phil Hellsten, aka the Subsequently, Hellsten offered his system to Now, Starman, who has been in four long-term “Starman,” devised a dating system based on the Chris Mullin, Golden State Warriors general man- relationships, is continuing to get ready to launch heavenly bodies above the earth, he hoped to “find ager and local resident who makes frequent trips to his ideas and hopes to start the largest, fastest- himself” and his other half. Starbucks near Trader Joe’s. growing community on the Internet. He has writ- “I am looking for myself,” Hellsten said about “I don’t actually consider myself a matchmak- ten several letters and e-mails to Google, eBay and his new idea. er,” Hellsten said. “I’m really just a people watch- Apple with no response. He is also trying to sell “I wanted to put on a billboard: ‘Help me find er. I’ve spent years in coffee shops observing peo- his idea to Chinese or Japanese entrepreneurs. my soul mate!’” he added. ple and noticing how some people just seemed to Any buyers? he asks. Hellsten, 53, has spent 15 years developing a be drawn to come up and talk to me.” Even though there are a lot of dating services revolutionary service for people who wish to find “Being an amateur astrologer, I tried out what out there online, Hellsten believes his mating sys- their soul mate. In his mating system, prospective the true connection was astrologically,” he added. tem is much more accurate in connecting people lovers connect with each other by seeing if their “I just let him be,” said Hellsten’s mother, Jean. with relationships that last longer. colors match. “He’s taken over my living room.” “From what I’ve heard what you have out there “I have discovered something that is going to Hellsten was born in Long Island, N.Y., and is people who don’t know who they are, looking change world culture,” he said. moved to California when he was 18. He said he for what they don’t know what they want, and then The colors come from elementary astrology, was offered a scholarship to play soccer at UC complaining when they don’t get it,” he said. based on four elements: fire, water, air and earth. Berkeley but that fell through because he was not “They don’t know themselves or for that matter Red is associated with fire; red signifies powerful. attending class as a full-time student. He was don’t even like themselves.” Blue is correlated with water; blue conveys peace. already studying at Diablo Valley College. “If you don’t know yourself, how are you going Yellow is associated with air; yellow expresses He said he took architecture classes at Diablo to know what you want,” he said. “I’m talking playfulness. And green is connected with earth; Valley College, where he majored in architecture. about a mating site, not a dating site. There you green is associated with practicality. Afterward, he did art and showcased some of his just have people coming back looking for the next He said people could figure out their color work in local art galleries. victim, or to be the victim.” through their birth date or taking a word test. He also has built homes in Berkeley. “Hopefully, my site will continually turn over Hellsten said he created a stack of colors in a But mostly Hellsten spends his time in coffee customers as they get married and leave the dating bull’s eye pattern and hopes Faz Restaurant places shops, reading and studying. Strangers are always scene behind,” he added. them on its beer bottles. He added that he offered coming up to him, guessing what he does for a liv- For any questions about Phil Hellsten, contact to sell his system to Mark Cuban, owner of the ing. Some people think he is a college professor or him at [email protected]. ■

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Danville Weekly • February 10, 2006 • Page 17 Smog K ing Every two years... Presenting the Past You just gotta’ do it. BY BEVERLY LANE $ OFF In & out in 20 20 minutes The Young Bret Harte lived All Smogs Including: • DMV Renewal in Tassajara Valley • Test Only • RV’s he name of one of the West’s most famous the wilderness.” • Gross Poluters writers, Bret Harte, appears in several local Also in this letter, Harte commented that “Mr. T histories of the San Ramon Valley. A small tri- Bryan(t) is a very religious man.” That autumn the angle in Danville at the intersection of Diablo Road young writer joined the Bryants at an evangelical Neighborhood Brewpub 3440-D Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. and Camino Tassajara is even called Bret Harte camp meeting in the Valley; later he wrote an Pleasanton San Ramon Corners. article called “An Apostle of the Tules,” Join Us on 925-846-SMOG 925-820-5665 Just what did Bret Harte have to do which described the meeting’s revival St. Patrick’s Day! Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 with the valley? atmosphere and begins with the date The story begins in March 1854 Oct. 10, 1856. when a young Bret Harte arrived in Other works by Bret Harte that San Ramon California to stay with his parents in probably drew upon his life here (925) 277-9600 Molding Oakland. At age 18 he was already include the famous “A Legend of The Most Complete Selection writing and his experiences as a Monte Diablo” from the Atlantic 470 Market Place at Completely Affordable Prices young man in the new state provid- Monthly (October 1863); ed grist for his articles and poetry “Cressy, The Convalescence of Columns for years to come. Jack Hamlin” and “A First Pleasanton 8’ $ 159 One part of that experience was Family of Tassajara... The (925) 426-9600 10’ $ 189 set south of Mount Diablo where, Queen of the Pirate Isle.” 3015-H Hopyard Rd. in September of 1856, he became a Although Harte is credited with tutor for Abner Bryant’s four romanticizing the gold rush peri- sons—Tom, Wise, George and od in California, many of his

3-1/4” Jonathan. Bryant had a ranch near works also recount the era’s harsh- Base 3-5/8” Alamo Creek in the Tassajara Valley. ness and isolation. Surely his stint 38¢ Crown 56¢ The 1855 County Assessor’s book with the Bryant boys in the wilds of states that he had 83 Spanish mares and Tassajara helped to give those writings horses, 238 head of cattle, 652 Spanish their veracity. sheep, two wagons and one buggy. Sources: Oakland Tribune, March 30, According to a letter Harte wrote to his sister 1931; Ida Hall, “Bret Harte in Contra Costa,” dated Oct. 8, 1856, Bryant “had four young sons, and c. 1925; George Stewart, “Bret Harte, Argonaut and www.hopyard.com not caring to have them grow up like range-cattle, he Exile,” 1931. 5505 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 846-5040 decided to have a tutor ... There is nothing of the rural —Beverly Lane, a longtime Danville resident, is curator character of a farm, saving the corral at the bottom of of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and co-author the field and the haystack at the top, and whole place of “San Ramon Valley: Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon.” is as wild as the God of nature made it.” Coming up: On Feb. 24, look for accounts “Voted Best Wine Shop in the East Bay for 2004 & 2005” Bryant was “not a farmer, but a drover” and lived in “a mere shanty that might be a hunter’s cabin in of the 1850s Alamo religious camp meetings. —Diablo Magazine The Wine Steward Featuring: • Lowest Everyday Pricing in the Tri-Valley • East Bay’s Largest Full Service wine shop. • Gift Baskets & Wine Accessories • A Knowledgeable & Friendly Staff • Four monthly wine clubs starting at just $20 a month Best of All Over 70 Wines for Under $10 Wine Bar Open: Thursday, Friday & Saturday www.thewinesteward.com 641 Main St. • Downtown Pleasanton • 925-600-9463

Tooting their own horns Three Danville trumpet students, (l-r) Jared Keil, Sean Callahan and Tommy Poppa, shown with teacher Scott Miller, have been accepted to the All Northern Junior High Honor Band, the most elite honor band in California. They will be traveling to Fresno State University at the end of February to have a weekend of rehearsals and performances with other young musicians. Callahan and Poppa, both 14, attend Diablo Vista Middle School; Keil, 12, attends Charlotte Wood Middle School. All Your hometown three study at Danville Music with Miller who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in trumpet per- newspaper away from home formance. “I couldn’t be more proud of my three guys,” said Scott. “This was the first year they all auditioned, and all three were invited to be a part of this wonderful honor band. I am very proud of their hard work and dedication.”

Page 18 • February 10, 2006 • Danville Weekly The Bliss Show Epicure Friday, March 3, 2006 BY JACQUI LOVE MARSHALL 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm The Four Points by Sheraton Sending valentines with food 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton and paper valentines have increas- were cupcakes with pink icing for Join other fashion adoring ebruary—the month of ingly been augmented (or my girlfriends (and a special one Divas for a night of shopping, love—the month to woo replaced) with offerings of flowers, with red icing for Charlie, my F your loved ones with sweet candy, food and wine. fourth-grade “boyfriend”). But deep, cocktails and beauty delights. “somethings” and perhaps soothe Why we want to cook or bake dark chocolate is the thing that your own sweet tooth. Or, to something good for our makes me go all dreamy- Clothing • Handbags • Jewelry indulge them with the nicest of loved ones is not a eyed and cuddly. Find foods and wines, guaranteed to cre- mystery. For exam- out what makes your • Home accessories ate loving responses and acts of ple, it’s a proven fact loved ones feel appreciation. that chocolate releas- “love” as they theblissshow.com $5 Admission The legend of Valentine’s Day is es endorphins into our indulge. Then, be sure unclear. The most enduring story is bloodstream that pro- to cook, bake, buy or that Valentine was a priest in duces a similar sensation order it in time for ancient Rome. When the emperor to “feeling loved.” Sweet Valentine’s Day! outlawed marriage to keep single tastes—ice cream, cake, can- Instead of giving a card soldiers free of wife/children ties, dies, etc.—are long associated this year, why not entice your Diablo Valley Gardens, Inc. Valentine supposedly performed with feelings of comfort and loved one with a candlelight marriages for young lovers contentment, although for dinner for two, a special dessert Landscape Design . Construction secretly. Once discovered some, the same feelings or the simple elegance of straw- and sentenced to death, it are generated by a good berries and champagne. Here are The difference is integrity! is said that he sent a love meatloaf or great fried some great “say-it-with-love” Scaled landscape drawings letter to his own love, chicken. recipes, in case you’ve a mind to (with a detail plan you’ll see exactly what you’re buying) signing it “from your What rocks our individual create your own “edible” valen- Swimming Pool renovations Valentine.” The legend lives boat is probably based on the tines, and there are more at on because we want it to ... we food-love experiences we had www.DanvilleWeekly.com. Hardscape, Pavers, Retaining walls, etc. love romance and love ... and this early in life or maybe the love- Masonry, Outdoor kitchens, BBQ’s, Firepits holiday gives us a chance to tell food concoctions of our favorite —Jacqui Love Marshall lives in Danville the people we love, those who love cooks. My mother made her red vel- with her vintage-car-loving husband, two Drainage, French drains, Sump systems pugs and binders of recipes. E-mail her us, and those who are close to our vet cake for dad every Valentine’s Patio and decks at [email protected]. UNSURPASSED QUALITY hearts. Over the years, love letters Day and my first culinary valentines Irrigation, Lighting AT COMPETITIVE PRICES!

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for Kids class from 10-11:30 a.m., Malan at 831-3329 or visit www.alam- WEEKEND PREVIEW Art Saturdays, for ages 6-13. Michael Yen obusiness.com. is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Alamo Women’s Club Federated Alamo/Danville Artists Society Fee is $86 for four weeks plus $15 for The club meets on most Wednesdays Four local artists have paintings on materials. For information, call 838- at its clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd. It display from 9-5 p.m., at the Danville 1959. holds a business meeting and tea the Town Offices, 510 La Gonda Way. Pencil Sketching second Wednesday at noon; meets This event will continue through mid- Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front for Mah Jong at 10:30 a.m. the third March. For more information, call 939- St., offers a Pencil Sketching class Wednesday; and holds a luncheon 1278. from 10 a.m.-noon,Tuesdays, for with program at noon the fourth Secrets of Plein Air Painting beginners-intermediates. Michael Yen Wednesday. For information, call Jean The Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society will is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Stringfellow at 552-9733. host plein air artist Mark Farina at 7:30 Fee is $84 for four weeks. For infor- Blackhawk Republican Women’s p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Danville mation, call 838-1959. Luncheon Congregational Church, 989 San The Blackhawk Republican Women’s Ramon Valley Blvd. Mark paints in Club is hosting a luncheon at 11:30 both watercolor and oil with a loose a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, at the impressionistic flair. The session is free Clubs Blackhawk Country Club. The guest to artists and art lovers. For informa- speaker is Michael de Leon, a member tion, call Ginger at 837-6414 or visit Alamo Merchants and Professional of the Minuteman Project. The cost is www.adas4art.org. Association $16, and reservations are required by AMPA meets the second Tuesday of Feb. 10. Call Barbara Duffy at 837- each month for its business luncheon, 7679 or e-mail [email protected]. at 11:30 a.m. for networking, and noon for lunch, including a guest speaker, at Danville PM Toastmasters Club Classes Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round #1785 Hill Road, Alamo. AMPA also holds a The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m., Last weekend for ‘Lungfish’ Clay Character Modeling for Kids mixer the fourth Wednesday of each every Wednesday, at DVC, San Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front month. For information regarding the Ramon Campus, Room 217, 3150 Tonight and tomorrow night area the last chance to see the Role St., offers a Clay Character Modeling luncheons and mixers, call Barbara Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Guests are welcome. For information Players Ensemble Theatre’s production of “Wrong Turn at Lungfish,” call Debra Elmore at 934-3113 or visit the story of a blind and bitter college professor and his encounter www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com with a saucy, streetwise young woman who volunteers to read to Danville Women’s Club him in the hospital. This engrossing adult play delivers some mean- The Danville Women’s Club meets for lunch and a program at noon the third ingful messages in a very funny way. The final performances are at Thurday of each month from 8 p.m., tonight and Saturday, Feb. 10-11. For tickets, call 314-3463 September to June at the Clubhouse, or visit www.villagetheatreshows.com. Cost varies from $13-$22. 242 Linda Mesa. The cost for lunch is $15 per person. To reserve a place or table, call Helen at 820-2621. For information, call 837-7528. Folk Ensemble, clarinetist Bill Father/Child Valentine Party Wohlmacher and pianist Ellen Celebrate Valentines Day through Diablo Singles Dance Club Wassermann, along with the Canh songs and dance and create a special Diablo Singles Dance Club dances Chim Bach Viet dance and Hung “Daddy and Me” photo from 6:30-8 regularly the last Wednesday of the Vuong martial arts troupe will perform p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at the month from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Danville Community Center. Fees are Arts Education Building, corner of Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita $45 for residents and $54 for non-res- Ygnacio Valley Road and Wiget Lane, Road in Pleasanton. All proceeds will idents. For registration or information, Have a website but nobody visits it? Walnut Creek. The cost is $7 for be donated to Viet Nam Health call 314-3400. members and $9 for non-members. Education and Literature Projects, a All are welcome. Gala Dinner/Dance nonprofit organization helping children The East Bay Cancer Support Group Interested in Toastmasters? and communities in Vietnam.Tickets will hold its eighth annual Gala, a Need help? “Around the World in 80 Minutes” is a are $12 at the door. For more informa- black-tie (optional) dinner-dance, at 6 chance for people interested in what tion, call 275-9250 or visit www.vny- p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Toastmasters is all about to come see outhprojects.net. Blackhawk Country Club, 599 • Search Engine Optimization • Meta Tags the value of public speaking. The Jazz at Peace Series Blackhawk Club Drive in Danville. The • Keyword Selection • Copywriting Danville Toastmasters club will have The Anton Schwartz Quartet will per- cost is $125 per person. The deadline speakers from South Africa, India, form at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, at for reservations is Feb. 14. Send • Search Engine Submission Vietnam, China, Japan, Canada, the Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 reservations to, East Bay Cancer Mexico,and Latin America at this spe- Camino Tassajara, Danville. This event Support Group, 20080 Redwood Rd., • Top Search Engine Ranking cial event. It will begin at 7:30 p.m., is free. For more information, call 648- Castro Valley, 94546. For more infor- Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the DVC 7000 or visit www.peacejourney.org. mation, call 510-889-8766. Campus at the Crow Canyon Place, room 217, in San Ramon. For more Old Town Danville Walking Tour information, visit www.danvilletoast- Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a masters1785.com. docent-led walking tour of Old Town Events Danville at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at the Museum of the San Blankies for Grown-Ups Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave. This www.webdesignbykeith.com/seo Community members are invited to event is free and no reservations are Concerts attend a Quilting Bee from 9 a.m.-4 needed. For more information, call (925) 785-5107 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Mt. 837-3750. Benefit Concert for Vietnam Youth Diablo Medical Center, 2540 East St. Traditional Vietnamese music per- in Concord. Learn the art of “quilting” Outdoor Adventure Faire Crab former Van Anh Vo, the Viet Spring and help make comfort quilts and Feed afghans for cancer patients, wounded A crab feed will be heldat 6 p.m., veterans and other seriously ill adults. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Veteran’s No experience is necessary. The event Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., Danville to bene- is free and all quilt-making supplies will fit the “Outdoor Adventure Faire,” a be provided. If you have a portable free children’s fishing and sporting sewing machine, please bring it along. expo for ages 5 -12, especially at-risk Reservations are not required. For children. Music will be by Tom Lucia’s more information, call 943-7290. band and there will be a drawing. The cost is $40, which includes salad, Blood Drive crab, pasta and bread. Call Jim at NOW BACK IN THE Supervisor Mary N. Piepho’s Contra 820-3874 or Pete at 719-1950. Costa County District 3 Blood Drive will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Tuskegee Airmen Onboard the HEART OF DOWNTOWN PLEASANTON Feb. 24, in the Red Cross Bus parked USS Hornet in the lot at 309 Diablo Road in Commemorate “Black History Month” VISIT ME IN MY NEW OFFICE Danville. To make an appointment, call onboard the aircraft carrier USS Karyn at 240-7260. Hornet with veterans of the legendary, first all-black fighter squadron, Contra Costa Rose Society Tuskegee Airmen, at 1 p.m., Saturday, Call Lori at (925) 461-6959 Yuka Johnson of Hida Tools in Feb. 18. Museum admission is $14 for Berkeley will demonstrate and talk adults and $6 for children (5-17). A about “Hand and Gardening Tools special price of $20 for a family (up to [email protected] from Japan,” at 7:15 p.m., four people) is being offered on this 30 West Neal St. Suite 105, Pleasanton Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Gardens day. The USS Hornet Museum is at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks located at 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Drive, in Walnut Creek. This event is Alameda. For more information call free. Call 681-1551 or visit (51) 521-8448 or visit www.hor- www.ccrose.org. Senior Loan Consultant, VP netevents.com.

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hosted by DVC Emeritus College. For information or to register, call 685- Exhibits Lectures/ 1230, ext. 2388. Literary Events Miscellaneous Beasts in Your Back Yard How to Make Yourself Irresistible Ayelet Waldman Book Signing Hats Off America 10K Run/5K Walk The new exhibit at the Museum of the Workshops to a Publisher Join Ayelet Waldman at a reading and The Hats Off America (HOA) Red T- San Ramon Valley features fossils The California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo signing of her new book, “Love and shirt 10K Run/5K Walk will be held B2B Power Exchange Workshop Branch, is hosting David Cole, owner excavated from the Blackhawk Quarry B2B Power Exchange presents Other Impossible Pursuits,” a portrayal beginning at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. in the late 1930s. The exhibit features and principal of Bay Tree Publishing, of a modern New York family lost in a 18, at the Sycamore Valley Park, 2101 “Leads Group for True B2B Business to explain how to make yourself irre- a mastodon replica, the skull of a Developers,” at 7:45-10 a.m., fog of grief, anger, jealousy and, of Holbrook Drive in Danville, rain or saber-toothed cat and other fascinat- sistible to a publisher, at 11:30 a.m., course, the love that put them all shine. The entry fee is $35 per person. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Mimi’s Cafe, Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Hungry ing fossils. The exhibit is running 4775 Hacienda Drive in Dublin. The together, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb., All runners and volunteers will receive through April 22 at the museum, 205 Hunter restaurant, 3201 Mt. Diablo 16, at Rakestraw Books. For reserva- a red T-shirt and food after the run. cost for non-members is $35, which Blvd., in Lafayette. The cost is $17 for Railroad Ave., Danville. The hours are includes the cost for breakfast. B2B tions, call 837-7337. HOA is a nonprofit organization that 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and CWC members and $20 for non- Cities in the Wilderness raises money for families of soldiers focuses on helping entrepreneurs, members. Reservations are required 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. There is no consultants and business developers The Commonwealth Club of California who have died in Afghanistan and admission fee but donations are by Wednesday, Feb. 8, and can be presents former Secretary of State and Iraq. For information and to register, who sell to senior decision makers at made by contacting Camille Minichino encouraged. For more information, call companies with $10M or more in Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt discussing contact Sparky George at 855-1950 837-3750 or visit at (510) 881-8929 or camille@minichi- and signing his books, “Cities in the or e-mail annual revenues. To register, call 201- no.com. www.museumsrv.org. 3410 or visit www.b2bpowerex- Wilderness: A New Version of Land [email protected]. The Art of the Poster change.com/dublin.htm. Internet Essentials Use in America” and “Building a Future Blackhawk Museum is paying tribute Find out how to conduct effective We Can Live In: Planning for Smart Decline of American Catholicism Internet searches, learn about the dif- to the Pebble Beach Concours Catholics@Work will host a breakfast at Growth and Land Use,” at 6:30 p.m., d’Elegance with a special exhibition ferent search engines, and how to Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the new On Stage 6:45 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Crow perform searches on the library cata- titled “The Art of the Poster.” Museum Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Lafayette Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 3780 hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., log, from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Tickets are Around the World in 80 Days Drive, which will feature Dr. Jerome P. 16, at the Danville Library. Center REPertory Company presents Wednesday through Sunday, now Baggett, Associate Professor of $15 members, $25 non-members. This through August. For more information, Registration is required. Call 837- fee does not include the book. Mark Brown’s adaptation of Jules Religion and Society at the Jesuit 4889. Verne’s classic, “Around the World in contact Jon Hart at 736-2280 or School of Theology, speaking on the The Da Vinci Hoax www.BlackhawkMuseum.org. 80 Days.” Show times are 7:30 p.m., Decline of American Catholicism. Cost Rose Pruning Workshop Carl E. Olson, author of “The Da Vinci Tuesday and Wednesdays; 8 p.m., is $20 for members, $27 for non-mem- Presented by the Town of Danville, a Hoax” will discuss his convincing Thursdays through Saturdays; and bers. To register visit www.catholicsat- free rose-pruning workshop will cover expose of the popular novel at 7 a.m., 2:30 p.m., Sundays, now through work.org/EventDesc.aspx. seasonal pruning techniques, dead- Friday, Feb. 17, at the Danville Mar. 4, at the Dean Lesher Regional Fundraisers head roses, and integrated pest man- Community Center. Doors open at French Opera from Berlioz to Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. agement. Bring hand pruners or small 6:45 a.m. The cost is $20 per person For more information, call 943-7469. Climb Against the Odds-Mt. Shasta Faure hand loppers. The workshop will begin and includes a catered breakfast. For 2006 Visiting lecturer, Michael Downes, Tickets can be purchased at the at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the registration and information, call 944- DLRCA Ticket Office, 1601 Civic Drive Breast Cancer Fund’s seventh major PhD, will examine some of the operas Osage Station Park, 816 Brookside produced in this period, from 1-3 4791 or visit www.acteva.com/go/val- or the Ticket Office Outlet at Barnes & mountaineering expedition, “Climb Drive, North parking lot. leystraighttalk. against the Odds-Mt. Shasta,” will p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, in the Noble in Walnut Creek. take place July 7-13 at Mount Shasta. The cost and registration is $1,750, cost of week’s climb. For information, visit www.breastcancerfund.org, e- mail [email protected] or call (415) 346-8223, ext. 30. Wheelchair Foundation Charity Ball It’s Tax Season! The Wheelchair Foundation Charity Ball is a black-tie event featuring hors Why settle for a “tax preparer” when you can d’oeuvres, dinner by Scott’s Seafood, silent and live auctions, and dancing to live music, from 5 p.m.-midnight, count on Tax Professionals! Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Blackhawk Museum. For more information, call Specializing in Independent Contractors, Small Business, Home Owners, Real Estate Investors 648-3829 or 280-9679 or visit You will receive: www.wheelchairfoundation.org. • In depth analysis of your current tax situation and all possible deductions KOENEN & TOKUNAGA, P.C. • Accurate tax return Health • Electronic Filing- E-File A Professional Law Corporation Free Heart Screening • Tax planning for next year 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Suite 350, Receive a free heart screening from 9 • Free Tax Organizer a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at Pleasanton, CA 94588 the San Ramon Regional Medical • Complimentary Estate Planning Analysis Center, South Conference Rm., South • Ask about our 2006 Tax Strategy Workshop Call Today! 925-924-0100 Bldg., 7777 Norris Canyon Rd. in San Ramon. Physicians will be available to discuss screening results. For more Peacock Hall, Rossmoor. This event is information, call 800-284-2878.

Kids & Teens SALE How to Write a Book Report INVENTORY Workshop Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes will present its “Making the Grade: How to Write a Book Report” work- REDUCTION shop at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at its Danville Learning Center, 645 San Ramon Valley Blvd. For more information, call 837-4532 or visit www.lindamood-Bell.com. SAN RAMON LIGHTING Math & Science Conference for Girls The “Expanding Your Horizons” girls career conference is scheduled for FEATURING Saturday, Feb. 25, at SBC Administrative Center in San Ramon. The annual event aims to increase the THE WORLD’S FINEST LIGHTING interest of middle and high school girls in math and science through hands- on interactive workshops, a career fair and positive role models. The organiz- ing sponsors are the Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories. For more information or to register, go to www.llnl.gov/eyh/tv_eyh.html. SAN RAMON LIGHTING Professor I.M. Smart’s Fun with 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste 100 Physics Show Professor Smart shrinks his head, has San Ramon toilet paper flying, juggles, and has his hair standing on end, all while demon- p. 925-242-9700 f. 925-242-9703 strating the principles of physics at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Children’s Reading Room, Danville Library, 400 Front St. For information, call 837-4889 or visit www.ccclib.org.

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‘My Fair Lady’ older will be held Tuesdays, Feb. 7 - who have lost a parent from 7-9 p.m., Pleasanton. For information, call Child Abuse Prevention Council The Diablo Light Opera Company April 11. For an appointment, call Tuesday evenings, Feb. 21 through 426-5311. Please note, no meeting The Contra Costa County Child Abuse presents the music and magic of Gloria at 837-5229. A home-cooked April 14, at its administrative offices, Feb. 20. Prevention Council needs volunteer broadway in “My Fair Lady,” at 8 p.m. meal is served at noon for $3. Feel 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill. For Danville TOPS speakers for the community education Thursdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. free to drop in or call Ruth Ann at more information or to register, call The Danville chapter of Take Off program. Volunteers must complete a Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 17 820-6387 for information or to be 887-5678 or visit www.hospicecc.org. Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 9 mandatory 24-hour speaker’s training through March 18 at the Hofmann added to the mailing list. Need trans- American Chronic Pain a.m., every Tuesday at St. Timothy’s course. For information, call 946- Theatre, Dean Lesher Regional Center portation? Call Gloria at 837-5229. Association Episcopal Church, 1550 Diablo Road. 9961. For The Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in “There are no strangers, just friends The ACPA group meets from 11a.m.- Call Bob Blendow at 935-9344 or Contra Costa Academy of Fine Art Walnut Creek. Call 943-7469 for tick- you’ve yet to meet.” 1p.m. every second and fourth Rosemarie at 838-7870 The academy seeks new volunteers ets or order online, www.dlrca.org. Monday at the Community Fibromyalgia/Pain and members to help with tasks rang- The Music Man Jr.’ Presbyterian Church Library at 222 W. The San Ramon Valley Fibromyalgia ing from bookkeeping to recruiting Curtain Up! Productions presents El Pintado Road. and Chronic Pain Support Group instructors. The group meets noon-1 “Music Man Jr.,” a shortened version Sports Bipolar Support Group meets from 7-9 p.m., every other p.m., the second Friday of the month of the beloved classic “The Music at Richard’s Art & Craft Store, 225 Mustang Soccer League The Tri-Valley Support Group provides Monday in Danville. Call Denise for Man,” at 3 and 5:30 p.m., Saturday, free peer support for people with location and information at 837-0510. Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call Beth Feb. 18, at the Village Theater, 233 Online registration will be held for the Batchelor at 837-5654. Mustang Soccer League from Feb. 1 mood disorders. It meets from 7:15- Food Addicts in Recovery Front St. in Danville. Tickets are $5. 8:45 p.m., every Wednesday at St. Lindsay Wildlife Museum For information, call 314-3463. through March 31. Fees are $175 per Anonymous player, except for the U6 Mustang Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Are you having trouble controlling the Docents are needed to lead class ‘Wrong Turn at Lungfish’ Pony Program which is $100 per play- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Call 560- way you eat? There is a solution to tours, teaching children and others The Role Players Ensemble Theatre er. For more information, call 831- 0842. weight and diet obsession. This effec- about our important connection with presents a production of “Wrong Turn 1323 or visit Breast Cancer Support Group tive 12-step program has proven wildlife and the world we share. Call at Lungfish,” a story of a blind and bit- www.mustangsoccer.com. This is a staff-facilitated support group results. There are no dues, fees or 935-1978 or visit www.wildlife-muse- ter college professor and his for women with breast cancer. It weigh-ins. This group meets from 8- um.org. encounter wth a saucy, street-wise San Ramon Valley Tennis Club San Ramon Valley Tennis Club is look- meets at 6:30 p.m., the first 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the United Make a Difference young woman. Performances are at 8 Wednesday of each month at the San Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Reutlinger Community for Jewish p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday ing for new members. We offer league play for women throughout the year Ramon Regional Medical Center, 7777 Ave. in Walnut Creek. For a complete Living (RCJL) in Danville provides evenings, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. Norris Canyon Road, in the West Day listing of East Bay meetings, call 314- assisted living, Alzheimer’s and skilled 20 through Feb. 11, at the Danville for both A and B players. Games are played on weekdays, during the day, Room of the South Building. Call Lisa 1832 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. nursing care in a community our resi- Town Meeting Hall, 233 Front St., Peguese at 275-8414. dents call home. Volunteers play a key Danville. Ticket prices are $13 - $22 in the East Bay. Membership fee is Hospice Offers Support $30 per year. For information, call Cancer Support Groups Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra role at RCJL and opportunities are and can be purchased at www.vil- availabe for students and adults. For lagetheatreshows.com or call 314- Laurie at 820-0695. Free support, education and stress Costa offers a variety of support management for cancer patients and groups and workshops for people information, call Volunteer Coordinator 3463. Walnut Creek Tennis Club Irma at 964-2098. WCTC is a free, co-ed tennis group their loved ones, including general experiencing grief and loss after the for single adults of all ages and levels support groups for all types of cancer death of a loved one. Individual grief Museum of the San Ramon Valley (primarily 2.5-3.5). It plays drop-in ten- patients as well as cancer specific counseling for Hospice families is also The Museum of the San Ramon Valley Seniors nis from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays and groups for breast cancer, colorectal available. Groups are offered from 7-9 welcomes volunteers and has a cur- Sundays at Las Lomas High School in cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, p.m., Friday evenings at the San rent need for greeters who give three Prime Time Walnut Creek (S. Main). See informa- prostate cancer, brain tumor, support Ramon Valley United Methodist hours one day a month to welcome Prime Time, a non-denominational tion at groups for caregivers and life after Church in Alamo. All groups and visitors to the museum, register their gathering of “seasoned citizens,” http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group cancer. Groups meet at the Wellness workshops are offered without fee and attendance, and give them an intro- meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every /wctc/. Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., require preregistration. For a schedule ductory tour of the Waiting Room and Tuesday at the Community Walnut Creek. For times and days, call of groups in the Pleasant Hill area, for the Museum Store. Call Carmen Curtis Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El 933-0107. additional information and/or to regis- at 837-9781 or the museum at 837- Pintado. Various activities are offered ClutterLess (CL) Self Help Group ter, call 887-5678 3750 or stop by 205 Railroad Ave., in addition to educational speakers Support Is clutter stressing you out? Overeaters Anonymous Danville, from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and day trips. A special presentation Cluttering is a psychological issue, The group offers a 12-step approach through Fridays, or 10 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. Groups not just an organizing issue. to issues around food, overeating, Saturdays if you are interested in 31 will feature “The Good Time Meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m., anorexia and bulemia. It meets from donating your time to your communi- ty’s heritage Museum. Performers”. Free tax help for taxpay- Adults Who Have Lost a Parent Mondays (except holidays), at the 7-8 p.m., every Tuesday at the ers with middle and low income, with Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, Danville Congregational Church, 989 Regional Medical Center special attention to those age 60 and Costa will offer a workshop for adults Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, San Ramon Valley Blvd. No fees. Call The Contra Costa Regional Medical Susie at 275-1391. Center needs volunteers to work in PFLAG patient services, gift shop or at the The Danville/San Ramon Valley information desk. For an application or Chapter of Parents Families and information, call Julie Kelley, Volunteer Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Coordinator, at 370-5441. is a support group that meets at 7:30 Search and Rescue p.m., every third Monday at the The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Danville Congregational Church, 989 Search and Rescue Team needs vol- San Ramon Valley Blvd. Call 831- unteer members to respond to missing 8172. person incidents, disasters and other Widow and Widower’s Support critical incidents. Team members are Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra on call 24/7 year round. The program Costa is pleased to offer a support provides required training including group for widows and widowers from wilderness traveling, first aid, map and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday evenings from compass, tracking disaster response Jan. 25-March 15 at the Hospice’s and search skills, and may additionally administrative office, 3470 Buskirk include special training for canine, Ave., Pleasant Hill. For further informa- equestrian, technical, mountain bike or tion and/or to register, call 887-5678. other rescue skills. For information and Sage applications, visit www.contra- costasar.org or call 646-4461. Trails Maintenance Volunteering East Bay Trail Dogs is an all-volunteer group that has built, repaired and Alzheimer’s Association helped maintain single-track trails in Flourishing home decor, gifts with style The Alzheimer’s Association of the East Bay Regional Park District, Northern California, East Bay branch, the Mt. Diablo State Park, and Walnut seeks volunteers to facilitate support Creek open space. Volunteers meet groups, staff the help line, and per- the fourth Saturday and one weekday form a variety of office support at its each month. To participate, call Harry Come visit the new store office in Lafayette. Call (800) 660- at 443-3925. 1993. Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Assistance League of Diablo Valley Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) offers that everyone This chapter of the National volunteer orientations from 1-2:30 Assistance League seeks new volun- p.m., the second Saturday of each teer members to help with a wide month at East County Animal Shelter is talking about! range of philanthropic service projects (ECAS) in Dublin. Contact Noella in many Contra Costa communities. Hartshorn at 846-0745 or e-mail These include vision screening in ele- [email protected] for infor- Lauren Duensing, owner mentary schools, distributing clothing mation. to school children in need, daily reas- TVAR Volunteer Orientation surance phone calls to homebound Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is offering a elderly and handicapped clients, and volunteer/animal shelter orientation staffing the chapter’s Lafayette thrift from 1-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. In the Alamo Plaza … adjoining shop. Call 934-0901 or visit http://dia- at 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin. For blovalley.assistanceleague.org. more information, call 426-2472. Yellow Wood Coffee & Tea Blackhawk Museum Docent Volunteer Interpreters Sage Training The California Medical Association If you are interested in becoming a seeks community volunteer inter- much appreciated part of the preters for Contra Costa County to Terrace of Alamo Blackhawk Museum family while con- assist physicians when other interpre- tributing to your community, making tation resources are not an option. If new friends, learning new things, and you possess a proficiency in any for- having fun, become a docent! Training eign language and experience inter- is from 10 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Nov. preting in a health care setting, you 215 Alamo Plaza - Suite D - 314.9917 7- mid-June 2006, at the Blackhawk are encouraged to apply. Contact Museum. For information, contact CMA at (866) 241-4262, or e-mail Norma at 736-2277 ext. 238. [email protected]. 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Danville Weekly • February 10, 2006 • Page 25 Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

SALES AT A GLANCE This week’s data represents homes sold during January 2006

Danville Alamo Diablo Walnut Creek • No income verification options Total sales reported: 7 Total sales reported: 1 Total sales reported: 1 Total sales reported: 19 • 100% financing available** Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: $620,000 $1,410,000 $1,360,000 $323,000 Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: $4,600,000 $1,410,000 $1,360,000 $1,290,000 Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: $1,677,285 $1,410,000 $1,360,000 $730,394

OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND

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Danville Alamo 2 Bedrooms 2 BedroomsTownhouse 407 Oneida Ct. $665,000 140 Alamo Square Dr. $619,950 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 984-1787 Sun 1-4 p.m. Executive Brokers 330-3878 404 Camino Arroyo W. $669,900 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Prudential CA 314-2414 Blackhawk 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 1107 San Ramon Valley Blvd. $549,999 35 Sugar Pine Ln. $1,099,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams (510) 551-5195 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4072 416 Oneida Ct. $725,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 984-1787 4 Bedrooms 1344 Fountain Springs Cir. $825,000 664 Blue Spruce Dr. $1,399,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.ReMax Accord 895-2804 Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Blackhawk Real Estate 858-1797 213 Abigail Cir. $949,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Pacific Union GMAC 200-2244 3765 Deer Trail Ct. $1,495,000 Sun 1:30-4 p.m.Blackhawk Real Estate 191 Blackstone Dr. $979,950 683-6058 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 217-5048 520 Blackhawk Club Dr. $1,525,000 4 Bedrooms Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Blackhawk Real Estate CAROLYN DEGNAN 683-5689 47 Stoddard Ct. $1,010,000 520 Blackhawk Club Dr. $1,525,000 Sun 1-4 p.m.King Brothers Real Estate736-7007 Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m.Blackhawk Real Estate 106 Carole Meadows Ct. $1,379,000 963-1451 Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 831-3321 3745 Deer Trail Ct. $1,575,000 2 Hap Terr. $1,450,000 Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Blackhawk Real Estate Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 963-2588 858-1797 136 Windover Dr. $1,559,000 Sun 1-4 p.m.Help-U-Sell Absolute Advantage 5 Bedrooms 548-2919 2328 Saddleback Dr. $2,200,000 11 San Andreas Dr. $1,650,000 Sun 1-4 p.m.King Brothers Real Estate736-7007 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 217-5048 75 Chadbourne Dr. $909,900 Walnut Creek Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 831-3321 20 Glasgow Cir. $910,000 1 Bedrooms Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Intero 648-5357 150 Sharene Ln. #310 $359,000 265 Stetson Dr. $949,990 Sun 1-4 p.m. ReMax Accord 735-7653 Sun 1-4 p.m. ReMax Accord 735-7653 4 Bedrooms 14 Woodranch Cir. $999,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m.Empire Realty 217-3112 1942 Highridge Ct. $849,990 Sun 1-4 p.m. Assist 2 Sell 339-3500 5 Bedrooms 30 Devonshire Ct. $1,225,000 Pleasant Hill Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Coldwell Banker 984-3060 2 Bedrooms 742 Danville Blvd. $1,495,999 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 998-9747 400 Suntree Ln., Unit 414 $440,000 Sun 1-4 p.m.Empire Realty Associates 217-5050 Buying and selling real estate in today’s economic 1130 Lawrence Rd. $1,500,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 791-2567 San Ramon environment is full of road blocks. . . stay the 205 Morris Ranch Rd. $1,538,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 683-4900 2 Bedrooms course and call Carolyn. . . she’ll take you home. 3 BedroomsTownhouse 236-F Canyon Woods Wy. $529,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4072 147 Heritage Park Dr. $750,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Keller Williams 381-3660 3 Bedrooms Diablo 313 Bellflower Dr. $729,950 Office 925.314.1111 | Direct 925.963.8938 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4072 4 Bedrooms 2548 Rockhampton $761,500 [email protected] Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4020 21 Calle Del Casarillo $1,950,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Coldwell Banker 984-3060 ➤ Continued on page 27 Page 26 • February 10, 2006 • Danville Weekly REAL ESTATE

HOME SALES Source: California REsource Danville Alamo Trust for $810,000 559 Blackhawk Club Drive 1538 Hillgrade Avenue 3037 Citrus Circle Citrus M. & C. Gilman to K. Zand for Commins Trust to J. & A. Utal Walk Limited to P. & J. Young $2,100,000 for $1,410,000 for $779,000 424 Corte Dorado Sirva Diablo 1904 Countrywood Court L. Relocation Credit to W. Kapitulska to B. Brereton for Reeves for $875,000 2065 Diablo Road R. Elvidge to R. Heinrich for $1,360,000 $537,000 153 Gerald Drive S. & M. Walnut Creek 645 Encinal Court G. Thomas Peglow to Fralick Trust for to L. & L. Lesavoy for $1,550,000 1315 Alma Avenue #123 $1,290,000 Evans Alpine of Alma Development to 39 Hightree Court W. & Trust to L. Hurst for $936,000 D. Dennin for $323,000 196 Greenwood Circle L. Reeves to O. Mohammadi 10 Margaret Lane Deboer 1315 Alma Avenue #213 for $740,000 Trust to J. Hewatt for Alpine of Alma Development to $4,600,000 O. Luxemberg for $523,000 2880 Kinney Drive Lafayette 45 Serene Court Conti Trust 3031 Citrus Circle Citrus Hidden Oaks to Branagh Trust to L. Burns for $620,000 Walk Limited to V. & L. Hihi for for $400,000 725 St. George Road Stimpfig $856,500 1240 North Gate Road Bower Trust to R. & P. Bringel for 3033 Citrus Circle Citrus Trust to W. Rogers for $1,060,000 Walk Limited to Maglalang $1,155,000 2963 Cheyenne Ave. $715,000 Sun 1-4 p.m.Better Homes Danville 791-4263 Open home guide 73 Elmwood Dr. $809,990 ➤ Continued from page 26 Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m.Hometown GMAC 426-3815 670 Greylyn Dr. $810,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Keller Williams 397-4300 71 Molokai Ct. $899-500 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 2745 Moet Ln. $849,990 Sun 1-4 p.m. ReMax Accord 735-7653 413 Donner Wy. $984,500 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 1028 Vista Pointe $865,000 Sun 1-4 p.m.United California Brokers 831-6004 164 Victory Cir. $992,000 Sun 2-5 p.m. Empire Realty 217-5044 303 Chilense Ct. $884,950 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Henderson Properties699-0604 5 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 361 Adelaide Hills Ct. $1,249,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 785-1386 57 Longwood Ct. $1,074,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 3059 Hastings Wy. $1,273,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4179 1946 Hollyview Dr. $1,089,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Empire Realty Associates 2567 Craneford Wy. $1,494,000 217-5050 Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 831-3326 23 Gait Ct. $1,199,000 818 Jadecrest Dr. $1,755,00 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA Realty 314-2428 Sun 1-4 p.m. ReMax Accord 735-7653 16 Carson Ct. $1,299,999 314 Pearlgrass Ln. $949,900 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Remax Accord 998-5334 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA Realty 314-2428

520 Blackhawk Club Drive, Blackhawk Experience Isn’t Open House Sun 2/12/06 1:30-4:30 pm Expensive...It’s Priceless!

Sonja Monhart-Mason

Let me put my 17 years of Mortgage Lending experience to work for you! Classic lines... Top Quality throughout! You will love this warm and inviting home - 0 point and low - Purchase pre-approved - Loan amounts situated on a spacious .82 acre lot in the Country Club area of Blackhawk. There is a gazebo with views and room for a pool. Recently point options - Equity Lines to 100% to $6 million updated, this home has spacious rooms, a custom kitchen with slab granite counters, - No income verification of property value - No up front costs stainless steel appliances, a large eating area, new paint, new carpet, new exterior paint, - Low down payment - Challenged credit okay - Investment property 3 year old tile roof, oversized 3 car garage with cabinets and custom coated floors. You must see this wonderfully maintained home with all of its amenities. options - 100% financing & 2nd home loans Priced at $1,525,000 520 Blackhawk Club Drive

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Danville Weekly • February 10, 2006 • Page 27 DIABLO ALAMO ALAMO Historic Diablo! $5,000,000 Top Of The Hill $3,699,000 Desirable Jones Ranch! $Price upon request Overlooking the 18th fairway, this updated historical Roundhill North area. This 7400+/-sf estate is set on Spectacular home situated on nearly 2 acres with home is filled with custom features and old world .6+/-acre with amazing views. Amenities include breathtaking views of Mt. Diablo and the valley charm. 5bd (3 suites), 4ba, spectacular yard. French limestone flooring. below. 6bd, 5full/2half baths, nearly 6700sf. Dave Bauer 925.855.4040 Dale Schroeder 925.785.6219 Dave Bauer 925.855.4040

BLACKHAWK ALAMO DANVILLE Gorgeous Remodeled Estate $3,299,000 Bryan Meadow Beauty $1,749,000 Turn-Key in Magee Ranch $1,639,000 Kitchen with slab granite, stainless appliances. New Stunning remodel on private .58+/-acre with 5bd (1 4bd plus office, 3ba, gorgeous granite kitchen, open carpet, paint and landscaping. Over 6400sf on over used as office with built-ins), 3ba, hardwood floors, floor plan, freshly painted. Park-like backyard with one-half acre lot. 4-car garage. Immaculate! slab granite, pool/spa, 2 fireplaces. Gorgeous! play structure and hot tub, backs to open space. Bonnie King 925.855.4072 Jim Sours 925.855.4107 Julie Whitmer 925.855.4033

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DANVILLE ALAMO ALAMO Gorgeous Magee Ranch $1,575,000 This Is A 10!! $1,485,000 New Listing on One-Half Acre $1,395,000 Lovely lot backing to open space. 4 bedrooms plus Stunning remodel, 3bd plus office, 3ba, cherry cabi- Charming 4bd, 3ba family home on fabulous half- library, 3.5 baths, loaded with upgrades, granite nets and floor, granite counters, extensive molding acre+/-lot. Travertine marble entry, newer windows. kitchen and a sparkling pool. throughout. Large, level wooded lot. Close to town and freeway. Carol Erbert 925.736.1666 Joyce Papas and Glen Landrum 925.855.4075 Ralph Sessa 925.858.5233

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