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Ken Behring named a ‘Living Treasure’ QUOTE OF THE WEEK Blackhawk philanthropist Ken Behring is the latest person to be dubbed a Living Treasure by the program of that name run by the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and the Lesher Foundation. They were saying such Behring will be honored at a program beginning from 6:30-7 awful things to her. p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St. Behring, developer of the Blackhawk commu- “ nity, patron of the Smithsonian Institution, and creator of the —Mother of girl whose information was posted Wheelchair Foundation, will also make a presentation. on the Internet suggestively, leading to new legislation The program is free but reservations are needed since the against cyberstalking. See story, page 5. ” Come for the Beer venue only seats 150. Call the Museum at 837-3750. Come back for the Food Reception for council candidate in Alamo. Admission is free, but RSVPs are requested due to Marianne Bordogna, a real estate broker with Keller Williams limited space. For more information or to RSVP, contact Teen 30 BEERS ON TAP Realty-Danville who is challenging the three incumbents for a Esteem at 855-9941, e-mail [email protected] or visit Our Patio is Open! seat on the Danville Town Council, will be hosted at a reception www.teenesteem.com. Tuesday, Oct. 14. It is a chance for residents to meet Bordogna and share their ideas and opinions on town policies. Wine shop opens The event takes place from 6-8 p.m. at the Vine at Bridges, Owners of hospitality group Bridges Restaurant, LP, opened 480 Hartz Ave. The reception will feature wines poured by the Vine at Bridges recently in a brand new building in the Thomas Halby. Additional event information can be found at heart of downtown Danville in front of Bridges Restaurant www.DanvilleTownCouncil.com. and Bar. The new shop blends a full-service retail wine shop with a stylish wine tasting bar for wine lovers from novices Learn about Teen Esteem to connoisseurs who want to “experience incredible wines at Teen Esteem Connection is doing community outreach with exceptional values.” an evening of appetizers and wine for a chance to meet youth “What we’ll offer is the experience of a Napa tasting room, professionals who understand today’s teen culture. The non- right here in our own back yard,” said Randy Negi, general profit organization recognizes the need for parents to become partner. “It’s the perfect spot to pick up some great wine for a educated and aware of the challenges faced by today’s pre- party, relax with a glass of wine before dinner, or meet friends San Ramon teens and young adults. People will have an opportunity to talk to listen to some live jazz.” (925) 277-9600 to local marriage and family therapists, school administrators, Designed by Oakland architects Sterry and Wong, the space counselors and local law enforcement. features exposed 17-foot ceilings, stained concrete floors, a 470 Market Place The Fall Soiree of appetizers and wine takes place at 6 p.m., copper-plated bar, and rich mahogany wine racks. Modern art www.hopyard.com Saturday, Oct. 18, at a private chateau at 9 Country Oak Lane adorns the walls.
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by Geoff Gillette phone off. Later she called one of the men back and asked where opular Internet social net- he got her number and he said he working sites like Facebook saw it on Craigslist.” P and MySpace have given a Dillingham said there were new dimension to crimes such as so many calls to her daughter’s harassment and stalking. Police phone that they had to discontinue had limited options to combat the line. the offenses—until the passage of The family learned that an Assembly Bill 919. unknown person had taken pic- AB 919, sponsored by Assem- tures from Morgan’s MySpace blyman Guy Houston (R., 15th), page and pasted the pictures and is designed to protect people from the girl’s phone number onto an online harassment and abuse. ad in the personals section of The legislation came about Craigslist. The title of the ad was after an incident two years ago “19 year old girl in need of lust.” where Monte Vista High School Dillingham said the ad also listed senior Morgan Dillingham was her ex-husband’s address. the victim of an Internet prank. Morgan’s parents initially called Kathy Dillingham, the student’s the Danville Police Department mother, explained what happened. but were told they did not believe “Two years ago my daughter was there was anything they could do. on winter break with another fam- After some media attention was ily and she started getting calls brought to the incident, Houston’s on her cell phone from all these office became involved. men,” she recalled. “They were “Guy Houston’s office wrote saying such awful things to her. It rang so much she turned her ° Continued on page 8 GEOFF GILLETTE Boosters seek safety for homecoming parade Modern artist Cyrus Shafizadeh, 6, seems deep in thought as he contemplates his next pencil strokes at the hands-on art Band parents say downtown event can be hazardous exhibit at Danville’s Art in the Park on Sunday. The 10th annual festival took place last weekend, a chance to see artists’ work, some as it was being created. The event was sponsored by the Alamo Danville Artists’ Society and by Geoff Gillette the parade route with the march- the town, benefiting art programs in the schools. ing band. The volunteers wear hings are pretty busy at San bright yellow vests and block off Ramon Valley High School entrances to the street to keep traf- T right now. The football fic away from the band. Medina Assembly candidates at forum team is running drills, the band is said even with the volunteers practicing its formation marching, there have been incidents. Buchanan, Wilson talk about issues affecting children dresses are being purchased, and The parade is a short-lived suits are being pressed. affair. It leaves around 2:30 p.m. by Dolores Fox Ciardelli state’s per capita income. Homecoming is only a week from the side exit of the high Wilson emphasized the impor- away and the Wolves of SRVHS school onto Love Lane. It then ssembly District 15 candi- tance of the schools partnering are prepping for a match with winds its way out onto Railroad, dates Joan Buchanan and with businesses. He noted that the the Matadors of Granada High down to Prospect and back up A Abram Wilson met face to schools benefit from programs done School. Hartz to the front entrance to the face Oct. 1 to give their views on by Lawrence Livermore National As the time draws nearer, stu- high school. From start to finish, issues ranging from education to Laboratory. dents at the high school enjoy the event usually goes around 45 the state budget, at Iron Horse Buchanan said we need universal the events leading up to the big minutes. Middle School in San Ramon. The preschool since it’s been shown game, such as spirit days and During that time, Medina said forum was sponsored by the League Joan Buchanan Abram Wilson that school children perform much the election of the homecoming only the band members have to of Woman Voters of Diablo Valley better if they begin their education court. The culminating moment deal with any appreciable risk. and the San Ramon Valley Council cities and contractors,” she said. earlier. comes Friday, Oct. 17, when “There’s all the floats, there’s all of PTAs to ask questions on issues “When I started, the district was “We need to go to the business students, released early, line the dignitaries who ride in their affecting children. near bankruptcy and the teachers community,” Wilson reiterated. up along Railroad and Hartz to cars. We’ve got flatbed vehicles Wilson, 62, the Republican were on strike.” “I honor our commitment to await the coming of the annual and pickup trucks that the football candidate, introduced himself as They both said they would fight our children,” he said. “Our future Homecoming Parade. players ride in. Everyone else is a 30-year banker, a U.S. veteran to improve education. depends on our children.” But for the parents of the 51 in a vehicle. The marching band and the first elected mayor of San Wilson said schools need the “We have to stop looking at members of the SRVHS Marching leads the parade, they are unpro- Ramon. He came to the helm in opportunity to choose their own education as a tax expense,” noted Band and Drill Team, this is one tected.” 2002 when the city was in financial destiny. “We need to make sure Buchanan, “and look at it as an of the most stressful times of the Adding to the risk, Medina said straits and council members were schools are in control of their own investment in our future.” celebration. Larry Medina, chair- the band members are concentrat- at odds, he said, but he was able funding,” he said. One question was whether man of the Wolf-Tones booster ing on marching in step and play- to turn those things around. “And Buchanan said her priorities California should stop requiring group, said they love seeing the ing their music so they can’t focus those are qualities I plan to take to include more training for teach- a two-thirds majority to pass its kids marching in the parade but too much on what is happening Sacramento,” he said. ers and an increase in science and budget. are worried about student safety. off to the sides. Buchanan, 55, an Alamo resident technology. “It sounds good to lower it but “We’re concerned that the Medina said he has asked the and the Democratic candidate, has “I would begin in Sacramento New York has done it and it hasn’t aggressive nature of drivers could city to either close the street down been on the school board since by honoring Prop 98,” she said. worked,” said Wilson. “We have a pose a threat. We’d like to stop that for that period of time or provide 1990, after a career with Delta Proposition 98 sets a minimum crisis now because we spend what before it happens,” he explained. a police officer to help keep cars Dental, where she was director of dollar-per-student amount for we don’t have.” Booster club parents and operations. California public schools, calcu- other volunteers typically walk ° Continued on page 8 “I have negotiated with unions, lated based on a percentage of the ° Continued on page 8 >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊU Page 5 NEWSFRONT French Café & Bakery Economy jitters? Check out our new lunch specials Monday through Thursday.
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by Dolores Fox Ciardelli Stolow. program alive and to help PSC stu- “These awards are to recognize dents and tutors,” read the nomina- he Culture to Culture seniors providing voluntary service tion. “Did she go quietly into the Foundation honored 35 to our community in the hope that night? No! She joined the PSC, T people at its first Senior it will inspire others to serve,” said Inc. Board....” Now she caters the HOURS Volunteer Awards on Sunday after- Chien. “Our focus is on what the training events and annual recogni- Rose Pavilion Mon-Sat 10am-9pm noon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church older generation can do, not what tion events, prepares the monthly Shopping Center Sun 10am-7pm $5.00 OFF in Walnut Creek, with four chosen they can’t do.” financial statements, and works on 4299 Rosewood Drive Take $5 Off Your Next for the awards. About six months ago they the group’s two annual fundrais- Pleasanton, CA Purchase Of $50 Or More The idea to honor the seniors began to spread the word among ers. One Coupon Per Customer - Per Season was the brainchild of Alamo resi- senior organizations throughout Tina Olton volunteers in the In The Old Levitz Building Not Valid With Any Other Offer Valid Only At Rose Pavilion dent Chia-Chia Chien, head of the the county, asking people to nomi- county’s Senior Peer Counseling >ÃÃÊUÊ ÃÌÕiÃÊUÊ >iÕ«ÊUÊ iVÀ>ÌÃ Shopping Center Culture to Culture Foundation, nate volunteers who go above and Program. Expires 10/29/08 and Danville senior activist Linda beyond. “Tina has been with our program At the awards ceremony they for over six years and has distin-
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Take Us Along on your trav- els and send photos to travel@ WE R ALAMO DanvilleWeekly.com or 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville 94526. Be sure to include a daytime tele- phone number. Reaching out to the majority who were excluded by the Alamo Incorporation Movement. will be able to get a search warrant advancement. We need laws to keep Stalking for Internet records of a person up with the technology,” he said. Your opportunity to be heard ° Continued from page 5 suspected of cybercrime. AB 919 was one of several laws Dillingham said Morgan was approved by Gov. Schwarzenegger is just one click away! this bill,” said Dillingham. “Morgan harassed by the phone calls, but the on Sept. 30. Dillingham said she testified before the Assembly. She family was also concerned about appreciated Houston’s efforts. Email: [email protected] actually testified a couple of times. the possibility that someone could “I want to thank Assemblyman One time I had to testify.” show up at their door. “They had Houston for taking action to protect The bill sponsored by Houston her address. We didn’t know if our children from those who use the provides law enforcement officials someone would be just hanging out Internet to harm and harass others.” with the ability to pursue crimes waiting for her.” She added that seeing her efforts of this nature and makes it a mis- Houston said he hopes the leg- on behalf of the bill has had a benefi- demeanor to use the Internet to islation will give police the proper cial effect on her daughter. “Morgan intentionally incite a third person tools to handle this newer type feels empowered and doesn’t feel to cause fear, harass or harm an of crime. “California is always at victimized. It showed that one voice individual. Under the law police the cutting edge of technological can make a difference.” N
hope that given the sense of com- into the downtown increase they Parade munity we have here in Danville will have to reevaluate the safety ° Continued from page 5 that they won’t mind.” of the parade and their role in it. Danville Police Lt. Mark “We want to make sure that pub- off the street during the parade. Williams said he was not aware lic safety isn’t compromised.” Mayor Candace Andersen said of any past incidents but said the Medina said they have received she has not spoken with Medina department will be working to more vests to be apportioned out on the issue but agrees that the maintain a strong presence at the to volunteers as well as crossing safety of the children participat- parade. guard stop signs that they will ing in the parade is of paramount “We’re just looking to make sure use to help control traffic around importance. this event stays safe,” he said. The the band members. He added that “Safety is a big priority for us,” department is expected to either he will be continuing to work Andersen said. “I know there’s provide Volunteers In Policing or with parent volunteers to staff the Come visit been a lot of parent volunteering reserve officers to assist with safety event, and he will be approaching out there during the parade. I know concerns. parents of children on the football Danville’s that it can be frustrating waiting in Williams said that as the town and cheer squads to see if they can a line for the parade to go by but I grows and traffic volumes coming be counted on to help as well. N newest addition
said. “So no one can tell me that Forum For more extensive money doesn’t make a difference.” ° Continued from page 5 coverage of the forum, This statement was met by including a video clip, go to applause. Wilson also had support- “I absolutely support lowering www.DanvilleWeekly.com. ers in the audience who applauded The Vine it to 55 percent,” said Buchanan. some of his statements. “It would force more people to the Wilson said the parcel tax was table. Now people put themselves ation system that goes back to 1930s appropriate but taxes are raised “ran- in the corner (according to party). and it doesn’t work any more.” domly.” He would keep the two- Wine Bar & Wine Shop People are taking pledges (not to They also addressed taxes. thirds needed to pass a parcel tax. raise taxes)—including Abram— “Once businesses come here we “This community has the facili- and sitting in the corner.” tax them to death,” said Wilson. ties because of the partnerships, not Open Now! Wilson said California does “What we do here in this valley does just with the residents but the cit- not really need a Constitutional not work in Sacramento. By raising ies themselves, the parcel tax, also Convention. “Let’s concentrate on taxes arbitrarily, and that’s what we because of the developers,” Wilson We have great, moderately priced wine gems things to make a difference,” he do, we solve no problem at all.” said. “Residents know how impor- said. Buchanan said the $90 parcel tax tant education is in the San Ramon from California and beyond. Stop by to learn Buchanan disagreed. “We have a passed in 2004 did indeed help the Valley. And I support the two-thirds $103 billion general fund budget,” San Ramon Valley. vote because residents will vote more from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. she stated. “Out of that, 93 percent “It pays for all the class size when they understand what it needs of the budget is controlled by initia- reduction in kindergarten through to pass and how important it is.” tives, which means we have rough- third grade; it’s the reason we have Buchanan said her Yes vote ly $8 billion in discretionary funds counselors at the middle schools should have counted as much as that we can spend, and we have a and high schools; it’s the reason the No votes in June. 480 Hartz Avenue, Downtown Danville $15 billion deficit. It’s hard to bal- we have librarians at the middle “We got 63 percent for the parcel ance a $15 billion deficit without schools and high schools; it’s the tax in June,” she said, which was 925.820.7210 borrowing when you only have $8 reason we have class-size reduction not enough to pass. “If one of us billion in discretionary money.” in ninth grade English and math; wins by 63 percent you’re going to www.thevineatbridges.com She quoted Assembly Speaker and reason we have instrumental read ‘landslide’ in the headline of Karen Bass as saying, “We have tax- music in fifth and six grade,” she the paper. N Page 8ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊU Page 9 Lose up to 2 to 5 lbs per week with the Diablo Views BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Weight-Loss Program. For appointments, call: Golden years spent giving
nd the winner is ... who are a little further along in their Triumphant music I read through all “senior-hood.” A resounded through the hall Another Danville nominee was on Sunday afternoon, as moderator 35 nominations, Barbara Matheney, who has served Dr. Michelle Chauss, D.C. at 925-837-8895 Linda Stolow played the moment becoming exhausted as president of the Danville Women’s for all it was worth, joking that she Club many times. She runs the club- Bodylines Day Spa U San Ramon, CA felt like a Price-Waterhouse repre- by the unflagging house, making arrangement with the sentative at the Academy Awards. energy of these renters; she visits the sick, telephones Or visit: www.DrChauss.com It wasn’t the Oscars but it was pret- them, cooks for them, and shares ty exciting to me. After six months of senior volunteers. prayers with them. She gathers used planning by Linda and Chia-Chia greeting card fronts for one char- Chien of the Culture to Culture Seniors Around Town program in ity group, and collects stamps for YOU CAN HAVE A GUEST ROOM Foundation, the Senior Volunteers Lafayette. “She certainly deserves another. She is the unofficial photog- Awards were being presented. to be one of the top eight.” rapher for all the nonprofit events she EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE ROOM Linda and Chia-Chia met with me Then I picked up the next one, attends. And she helps with the coffee in the spring to talk about their idea which was Fran Britt, who has and donuts program at St. Isidore’s of recognizing senior volunteers— been involved with the Danville and launders the church linens. See both to thank members of the older Senior Center for years, works what I mean about these volunteers? generation who are still serving at Prime Time at the Community Sparky George of Danville was also others and to inspire more people Presbyterian Church, and is presi- nominated for his Hats Off America to volunteer. We talked about how dent of the Grandmother’s Club. efforts for Gold Star families. to spread word about the awards. Yes, I’ve met her, and she certainly Finally I narrowed it down to They also asked me to be a judge, deserves to be recognized. eight, as did the other judges. which I was happy to do. And on it went. I thought it was a Linda and Chia-Chia say it was Next Linda and Chia-Chia, coincidence that the eight best were unanimous. Then we narrowed it Danville and Alamo residents, trav- right on top of the stack. Then I down to the four who were given eled the county making presentations picked up No. 9. Hmmm. This one the awards Sunday: Pat Dupont, at senior centers and asking, “What was just as good. I looked through the Nora LaPointe, Tina Olton and Ray seniors do you know who go above first eight again. I began to get con- Zenoni. You can read more about The largest displays and beyond in helping others?” cerned. And I changed my tactics. them in the story on page 6. of wallbeds in the The answer was 35 nominations I read through all 35 nominations, The afternoon’s festivities Bay Area. for the four awards. We five judges becoming overwhelmed by my task included singing, dancing and a met with Linda and Chia-Chia in and exhausted by the unflagging wonderful buffet of Chinese food. Featuring...... June to determine the criteria, and energy of these senior volunteers. If you ever get invited to anything after that everything was done digi- Don’t these people know how to sit presented by the Culture to Culture Adjustable Beds tally, with Linda providing us pack- in front of the fireplace with a good Foundation, go! The whole expe- ZzZ Chest Beds ets of the nominations. book and enjoy their golden years? rience has been inspiring for me One Sunday afternoon I curled up Maybe that’s what they do with as I look forward to retiring and on my family room couch with the their evenings. having time to help others as these San Ramon Showroom packet of nominations to pick out They volunteer in all capaci- 35 wonderful seniors are doing. Open By Appointment eight finalists. “Wow,” I thought, ties at senior centers, Contra Costa Meanwhile I enjoy reading about reading the first one. The nomi- County Aging and Adult Services, them and writing about them. nee drives a couple to their doctor at the Bay Area Crisis Center for —Dolores Fox Ciardelli (925) 570-5663 WallBedsNMore.com appointments and shopping, plus Children, Guide Dogs for the Blind, can be e-mailed at helps prepare other volunteers in the or lending a helping hand to people [email protected].
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Page 10ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ Perspective EDITORIALS U LETTERS U OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY Serving the communities of Danville, Blackhawk, /", ÊUÊ/ Ê"* " Ê"Ê/ Ê7 9 // ,-Ê/"Ê/ Ê /", Diablo and Alamo PUBLISHER McNerney works for us Now there are only service stations, Gina Channell-Allen Dear Editor: selling beer, sodas and potato chips. Schools need War is hell. Even worse for the The statement about fixing a flat or EDITORIAL returning veteran is home front getting a battery charged were not Editor resource officers neglect after he has done his duty, uttered as they cut me off (a three- Dolores Fox Ciardelli survived hell, and celebrated his minute limit?). Monte Vista High School reopened in late August homecoming. Fortunately, our veter- Robert Dale Myhre, Alamo Staff Reporter Geoff Gillette without a resource offer. We are glad this omission has ans have 11th District Congressman Citizen of the Year 1990 been corrected. Jerry McNerney in their corner. Contributors The Town of Danville pays for a school resource In his freshman term in Congress, Inconsistent messages Patty Briggs officer for San Ramon Valley High School. San Jerry wrote bills increasing veter- Dear Editor: B. Lynn Goodwin Beverly Lane Ramon pays for California and Dougherty Valley ans’ pay for enduring hostile fire, You published a fine letter from providing better health care for Mayor Candace Andersen last Jacqui Love Marshall high schools since they are both in that city. Last year combat wounds and to help pay for Friday in which she writes that she Chris Scott the officer for Monte Vista was financed by Contra wound healing and rehabilitation. “does not believe that anyone in Maria Shen Costa County since the majority of its students live in Jerry’s support was key to pass- our community should be discrimi- Franklin Utchen unincorporated areas, using Dougherty Valley mitiga- ing the new GI Bill that helps our nated against based upon his or her tion funds. But those funds were not available for this veterans afford four years of col- sexual orientation.” While I admire ART & PRODUCTION lege, and he wrote the provision in her for writing the letter, I am writ- Art Director/ school year and the the Foreclosure Bill helping mili- ing because I am confused about Operations Manager school district began tary families stay in their homes. A another public position of hers. Rick Nobles to work on funding High school resource professional energy scientist, Jerry She has endorsed, in the name of Designers has the experience and realistic the Town of Danville, an organiza- Trina Cannon options. The annu- officers have been Lili Cao al cost of an officer in U.S. high schools ideas America needs so desperate- tion whose Web site url is “protect- Kristin Herman is $186,000, which ly to switch to sustainable energy marriage.” The opening page of the Manuel Valenzuela since the 1960s technologies. site prominently declares that they includes benefits and although they became Forty-five times since his election support “Restoring Marriage and ADVERTISING other expenses besides 20 months ago, Jerry’s taken his Protecting California Children.” Advertising Manager salary. more common after “Congress on Your Corner” program This kind of innuendo and fear Mary Hantos Now the school dis- to our neighborhood malls, grocery mongering, created by skilled Advertising the school shootings propagandists, is a familiar tac- trict has agreed to fund stores and ice cream shops to listen Account Executives of the late 1990s. to our concerns. He’s available to tic of extremists. Clearly, they Andrea Heggelund 25 percent of the cost us throughout the sprawling 11th want us to be anxious and wor- of the school resource Barbara Lindsey District (Alamo on the north, Gilroy ried that those who favor granting Steve Chapman officer for the remainder of the school year. The Town on the south, through Stockton on full marriage equality to same of Danville agreed at its council meeting Tuesday night the east), not just in his offices. sex couples are not going to pro- Vote for Jerry McNerney—truly tect California’s children. This is Inside Sales to fund another 25 percent, or $36,000. And the county Art Gordillo will fund the remaining 50 percent. a man of the people—to keep him shameful manipulation. working for us. Andersen’s letter to the paper is High school resource officers have been in U.S. high Howard T. Goodman, Danville so thoughtful and reasonable. I am BUSINESS schools since the 1960s although they became more Bordogna brings change puzzled about why she would cre- Office Manager common after the school shootings of the late 1990s. ate the appearance of inconsistency Amory Gutierrez San Ramon Valley High was provided an officer in Dear Editor: in her message by endorsing an Receptionist 1999 after an incident on campus, funded through a To paraphrase Thomas Jefferson, organization which operates at such Andrea Calamoneri nothing renews the tree of democ- a low level. As a Danville resident, three-year grant that covered 50 percent of the cost, racy like removing stale politi- I am sorry to see our town’s image with the town and the district sharing the remaining cians from office. Therefore in this tarnished by the mayor’s actions. Ad Services cost. The position was instated at Monte Vista in 2004. election season the people of the She is free, as a private citizen, to Sandy Lee The officers focus on student counseling, safety and Town of Danville have a chance ally herself with whatever nefari- Business Associate law-related education, plus have become an important to bring some real change to the ous organization she chooses. As a Lisa Oefelein Danville Town Council by electing public figure, she should be more part of the school environment as students begin to Circulation Manager Marianne Bordogna. Marianne is a prudent about dragging Danville Bob Lampkin relate to them. And, yes, they are on campus in case fine person who has been active in into such a nasty business. there is any violence. business and the local community Robin Taylor, Danville How to reach the Weekly Superintendent Steve Enoch, who started at the San in Danville for many years. Piepho fixed my problem Ramon Valley Unified School District this summer, I have had the opportunity know 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 said if an incident occurred at Monte Vista and there her personally and professionally Dear Editor: Danville, CA 94526 and I think she would be a great I am writing this letter to express was no officer he would hate to have to say it was for Phone: (925) 837-8300 town council person. my appreciation to Contra Costa Fax: (925) 837-2278 lack of funding. We agree. As the student populations Kyle Vallone, San Ramon County Supervisor Mary N. Piepho grow at the Danville high schools, the school resource Editorial e-mail: Name correction and her professional staff for resolv- [email protected] officers are an important part of the staffing. ing an issue my family was hav- Calendar: DanvilleWeekly.com Dear Editor: ing with the Central Contra Costa Display Sales e-mail: I have read, and re-read with County Transit Authority. We have a [email protected] interest, the Danville Weekly cov- designated bus stop on Stone Valley Classifieds Sales e-mail: erage of the recent LAFCO hear- Road near our home. This bus stop [email protected] ing. Excellent! Except—my last even has a paved turnout lane for Circulation e-mail: 9"1,Ê/1, name has always been, and still is, added safety. Because there was no [email protected] The Danville Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on issues of spelled: MYHRE (not Myre). CCCTA flag at the stop, drivers were local interest. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday for that Friday’s edition. I said a lot more than the short not stopping to pick up passengers The Danville Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., Submit Letters to the Editor of up to 250 words to [email protected]. quote about our monthly gasoline at the bus stop, even though we had 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, Include your name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. We purchases outstripping our monthly called the transit authority to com- CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, libel and food purchases such as the mention plain. I called Piepho’s office, and Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. The Danville Weekly is mailed free to homes factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be accepted. of the fact that when last incorpora- within a short time, a transit author- and apartments in Danville, Blackhawk, Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a granting of tion was attempted there were four ity flag was erected at the bus stop. Diablo and Alamo. Voluntary subscriptions service stations in Alamo with a My children are now able to use at $30 per year ($50 for two years) are wel- permission to the Danville Weekly and Embarcadero Publishing Co. to come from local residents. total of 10 service bays selling bat- public transit to ride to our local pub- also publish it online, including in our online archives and as a post Subscription rate for businesses and for on Town Square. teries, tires, mufflers, spark plugs, lic schools. It’s reassuring to know residents of other communities is $50/year. For more information, contact Dolores Ciardelli, editor, at 837- brake relinings, etc., and now we public officials such as Supervisor © 2008 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction 8300, ext. 29. have none! Nowhere to get a flat Piepho are so responsive. tire repaired or a battery charged. 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story and photo by Geoff Gillette County was in the midst of a hous- Number of Danville/Black BUT ing boom. Homes would be put Graph shows the number of availab conomic chaos, dire forecasts on the market Thursday, Realtors 94526 and 94506 areas. Homes are and widespread tales of mort- would spend the day touring the some for more than 100 days. gage crises are scaring away latest listings and then report back home buyers all across the to their clients. By Friday, multiple E nation, but not in Danville. offers, usually over asking price, As a matter of fact, newcomers would be placed. 250 Dian and Rob Evans said their Inventory at nearly all housing reaction to area housing didn’t cen- levels was down and any new list- ter on softening markets or price ing was snapped up. Purchases 200 declines. were made not just by families “We had a real surprise when it seeking a new home, but also came to pricing. Sticker shock. This by real estate speculators taking NOT is one of the most expensive places advantage of available loans to buy 150 to live in the U.S.,” Dian Evans said. a house, wait for it to appreciate in The Evanses lived in Temecula the boom economy, and then turn for 18 months, before Rob’s job around and sell it for a profit. 100 took them to the Netherlands. After However, just as the seasons five years living abroad the family change, so did the marketplace. was relocated to the East Bay. Dian And the housing market nation- 0 2006 said her husband spoke with col- wide bottomed out on a wave of Source: Altos Research LLC leagues and all signs pointed them foreclosures and mortgage failures. to Danville. Home prices began to fall and have “The schools,” she said. “We stayed in a steady decline ever Black said that as a short term heard about how great the school since. Combs said that locally these investment, home buying is not system was in Danville and decid- setbacks are largely due to the going to be a solid plan. But for ed to come here.” downturn in the economy and the people who see themselves staying The prevailing attitude that mortgage crisis but are exacerbated in their home for five to eight years, Danville is a destination point for due to an exodus of baby boomers. now is the time to either purchase those coming to the East Bay is “They can sell their house in or refinance. “The best potential to one reason why housing here has Alamo and retire in any other part buy is between $417,000 and $1 begun its slow recovery from its of the country and live better than million, where the guidelines are three-year tailspin. they have at any other time in their opening up again.” “In our particular area we have lives.” He added, “We’re expecting The recent failure of Washington superior schools. Outside of pri- that to be a growing trend that will Mutual and the mergers reshaping vate education you need to come dampen our property values over the landscape of the banking indus- out to one of these locations (Danville/ the next few years depending on try have left consumers uncertain Alamo/Lafayette) to get your kids the economy.” about the possibility of getting into superior schools,” said ReMax Countrywide Bank Senior Loan mortgages. On the contrary, Black Realtor Joe Combs. “This is a great Consultant Jim Black said a num- said he thinks the recent changes Good time to buy area to live and even with a shaky ber of factors have impacted the may have a beneficial effect. economy people are still going to slowdown in the housing industry, “For the next three to six months come here.” but he said they are starting to see I think we’re going to see restric- Combs and other Realtors, movement in certain segments of tions of access to credit but in the in the Danville area for though, are the first to admit that the the market. long run it will allow for more con- situation has changed substantially “This is a good time to buy,” he sistent choices for the consumer,” since 2005, and it has transitioned said. “Not if you are a speculator, he said. a long-term investment to a buyer’s market. but if you are a consumer who is The people most likely to ben- Three years ago, Contra Costa looking to own for the long term.” efit from the changes will be those
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That was when the mortgage show that home sales in Danville crisis started to rear its ugly head. for September were estimated We priced based on a comp (com- 2007 2008 at 55, with a median price of parison property) that had closed $880,000. That is down slightly in August. We thought it was close from August, which had 64 sales, to the mark but we had to readjust but far above the low point for the our house price three times before who apply for full documentation year in January with only 33 sales. we got the ‘hot zone.’ Then we got loans. “We’ll continue to see an Median prices of the homes three offers in a week.” advantage for people who do prin- sold this year have fluctuated on While there is movement in the cipal and interest payments and a month-to-month basis but essen- housing arena, it is expected to still qualify with full documentation as tially stayed between $800,000 and be some time before things normal- opposed to interest-only minimum $1.1 million. Similar figures for ize. “California real estate is typi- payments and reduced documenta- Alamo have showed a median price cally a boom or bust venture,” said tion loan programs,” Black said. range of $1.1 million to $1.4 mil- Tom Hart. “Demographics across Both Combs and Black agree lion. Sales in Alamo have also seen the state say demand will be higher that the key to what is happening in some flux with January as the low than the supply over the next few Washington with discussions of the point with four sales and April and decades. It wouldn’t surprise me if Wall Street bailout plan is that it July tied for most sales with 16. the pendulum swings back to high will restore consumer confidence. Realtor Ginny Mees said houses demand/low supply.” “Anything the government does are selling but not at the prices they Predictions vary as to when pric- to create a higher sense of confi- were even a year ago. Mees and her es might start to go up again. Jim dence will be good for our market,” husband Paul are part of Harper- Black said it could take the market Combs said. Mees and Associates with Keller two years to level out, but as much Black echoed those sentiments. Williams realty. as five or more before we start to “Once these (bailout programs) Mees said that while homes are see a robust market again. are online we’ll see conditions selling, price points have taken a Black’s advice for the short term start to be healthy again,” he said. step back. “We’re back to 2004 pric- is if you don’t need to sell a house, “Consumer confidence will drive ing. If someone bought their house to wait out the current turbulence in more money into the financial mar- in the last four years they’ll have the market. If you are buying for a kets and our local economy. This some trouble making any money on long term investment, with the con- will create momentum in spend- the sale. If they’ve been in there lon- dition of mortages and refinancing, ing and consumption, which will ger they can price it competitively now is the time to move. N
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BIRTHS Tegan Anna Stepper Danville Councilwoman Karen Stepper got a huge surprise when her son Shawn called early last Tuesday morning to say that a very healthy Tegan Anna Stepper had arrived one month early, weighing 6 MARKET pounds 2 ounces, on Sept. 30. The first-time parents are Shawn and Jill Stepper, both Celebrating Family and Food Since 1925 graduates of Monte Vista High School.
Draeger’s Markets has been selected as the OBITUARIES Sylvia Goldberg Ranchers would come from all over Gardner to have him make cattle brands. In the 1970s they built a retirement 2008 National Retailer of the Year Sylvia Goldberg Gardner, 91, home in Pine Grove where they died Aug. 21, in Danville. moved to after his retirement. He She and Ben L. Gardner, her late enjoyed motorcycles, snowmobil- for Wine and Spirits husband, are remembered for lov- ing, hunting, and salmon fishing. ingly opening their home to family He is survived by his great-niece, by the editors of Wine Spectator and Market Watch magazines and friends. She is survived by her Judy Badger of Martinez; niece children Carol (Gerard) Silverman Shirley Stanley of Morada; nephew and Michael (Marsha) Gardner; Larry Gonsalves of Turlock; and three grandchildren and two great- sister Irene Gonsalves of Turlock. grandchildren. Contributions may He was preceded in death by his be made to the American Heart wife of 45 years, Dorothy Nunes, in Association. A memorial service is 1994; brothers, Frank Nunes, John to be announced. Nunes and Joseph Nunes; and sister, Mary Nunes. A Mass of Christian James Michael Newton Burial was celebrated for him Aug. 29 at Christ the King Catholic James Michael Newton, a resi- Church in Pleasant Hill. Interment dent of Diablo, died Aug. 23 at the is at Oakmont Memorial Park in age of 63. Lafayette. Contributions may be He was born June 23, 1947. He made to the Lymphoma Research touched the lives of many people in Foundation, 8800 Venice Blvd., his 20 years as a search and rescue Suite 207, Los Angeles 90034. pilot with the Air National Guard. He is survived by his wife Dave Dobrich Marilyn Newton; sisters Penny Newton-Tibbetts, Phyllis Newton- Dave Dobrich, a longtime resi- Carpenter, Patricia Newton and dent of Blackhawk, died at his Paula Newton Molgaard; two home Sept. 6, following complica- grandchildren; and two stepchil- tions from diabetes, at age 81. dren. He was the beloved son of He was born July 19, 1927, in Lorna Adams and Richard Newton Oakland but lived in Contra Costa and beloved stepson of Barnard County since he was 6 months old. Adams. A Memorial Mass was He was the youngest son of Nickolas This prestigious award is presented annually in New York to only held Aug. 28 at St. Isidore’s and Draga Dobrich and graduated Church in Danville. Donations from Pittsburg High School. His one retailer in the U.S. for excellence in marketing of wine and may be made to the American love of music led him to form the Diabetes Association, 1900 Powell Dave Dobrich Orchestra that played spirits. The winner is selected from a survey of retailers, distributors, St., Emeryville 94608. at many dances in the county. He importers and the magazine editors. played in the U.S. Army Ground Basil R. Nunes Force Band during World War II. His career as a businessman began Draegers is the fi rst wine retailer Basil R. Nunes, a former with a service station, car wash and on the West Coast to receive the award. Resident of Danville, died Aug. liquor store and led to owning and 23 at his home in Pine Grove at the developing commercial and residen- age of 87. tial real estate. With his wife Naomi, He was born Feb. 28, 1921, to he explored England, Germany, Our Fall Wine Newsletter will be available October 15. Brazil and Adriana (Vierra) Nunes France, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia Sign up below to receive our electronic newsletter in Tassajara Valley. He married his among other countries. Their last wife, Dorothy Carlson, in 1949 in trip was a return to Victoria, Canada, Oakland and the newlyweds made where they had honeymooned, to Draeger’s Bay Area Locations: their home in Danville for 35 years. celebrate their 55th wedding anni- He was a self-taught engineer and versary. He also spent much time at Danville, 4800 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, 925-648-5800 for 50 years was a member of the Zephyr Cove in Lake Tahoe. International Union of Operating He is survived by his wife Menlo Park, 1010 University Drive, 650-324-7700 Engineers. He worked for Rhodes Naomi; daughters Michele and Jamieson for 35 years setting Williams (husband Jeff), Melinda San Mateo, 222 E. Fourth Avenue, 650-685-3725 up concrete plants and managing Shaw (husband Robert), Melanie its operations, retiring in 1982. Dobrich, Maureen Dobrich; two Los Altos, 342 First Street, 650-948-4425 He also farmed tomatoes and ran granddaughters; and his spaniel a welding shop out of his barn Penny. Memorial services were where he made and repaired trail- held Sept. 10 at Wilson and Kratzer ers and other ranching equipment. Mortuary in Danville. Page 16ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ HomeHome ImprovementImprovement && ServicesServices
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Page 18ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ US Postal Service Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 1. Title of Publication: Pleasanton Weekly Calendar 2. Publication Number: 020-407 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY 3. Date of Filing: 10/1/2008 4. Frequency of Issue: Weekly 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 52 of San Ramon Valley. This event is free World of Orchids An orchid show and 6. Annual Subscription price: $30 in Pleasanton, $50 out of area and everyone is welcome. sale will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Art 7. Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: Danville Walking Tour The last tours Saturday, Oct. 18, and from 10 a.m.-4 5506 Sunol Blvd, Ste 100, Pleasanton, Alameda County, CA 94566 Bedford Gallery Art Morning Join p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, at Pleasant of the season of Danville’s historic 8. Mailing address of Headquarters of Publisher: SAME us for coffee, pastries and a talk with downtown take place at 10 a.m., Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Dr., Susan Brooks, collector of antique Pleasant Hill, with orchid displays, sales 9. Publisher: Jeb Bing, 5506 Sunol Blvd, Ste 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Saturday, Oct. 11, and at 6:15 p.m., Editor: Jeb Bing, same. Assistant Editor: Janet Pelletier, same quilts, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. Friday, Oct. 17. Saturday tour meets and drawings, a plant doctor, and pot- 15, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. at the Museum of the San Ramon ting and culture demonstrations. Cost 10. Owner: Embarcadero Publishing Co., 703 High Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Reservations required. For information is $2, kids are free. Call 648-7667. Stockholders owning 1% or more of the total amount of stock: Jean and Dexter Valley, 205 Railroad Ave. Evening tour Dawes, Ely Trust, Leonard W. & Shirley Ely, Trustees, Franklin P. 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Elkind of Portola Valley, California; Author Visit Patch Visit the Forest Home Farms Education Join this fun community Anthony Sloss of Santa Cruz, California; Elizabeth Sloss of Seattle, Washington; Sweet & Simple Bake Sale Come Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. tradition by participating in the 1/2 Karen Sloss of Bellingham, Washington join Sandra Lee on her Semi- Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Marathon starting at 7:15 a.m. or the 11. Known bondholders, mortagees, and other security holders owning or holding Homemade Sweet & Simple Book Tour Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 5k Race or 5k Fun Run/Walk both 1% or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None at Rakestraw Books, noon-1:30 p.m., 4-31, at 19953 San Ramon Valley starting at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. 14. Issue date for Circulation Data Below: 9/26/2008 Friday, Oct. 24, 409 Railroad Ave., Blvd., San Ramon. Visit www.for- Cost is $50, $25 or $20. Proceeds estHomeFarms.wordpress.com for Danville. A portion of the proceeds benefit the San Ramon Valley 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation Actual No. of cop- from the tour will go to Share Our events and to schedule school field Education Foundation. Call 820-9181 Average No. Copies ies of single issue Strength, which is dedicated to feeding trips, or call 997-6575. or visit www.primosrun.com. each Issue During nearest to filing Preceding 12 months date children in the U.S. Call 837-7337. Holiday Boutique Get into the Down Syndrome Connection Halloween, Thanksgiving and Holiday Fundraiser Danville’s Down a. Total number of copies spirit at the Wondrous Winter Fete Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (net press run) ...... 17,553 ...... 17,000 Classes Country Collective Boutique featuring a and the National Down Syndrome b. Paid and/or requested circulation paid dozen folk artists at the Alamo Women’s Society are holding a Buddy Walk / requested Mail subscriptions outside Co. 181 ...... 189 Container Gardening and Bonsai Club from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. inside Co...... 8,401 ...... 8,566 Navlet’s Garden Center hosts free gar- Oct. 11; 4-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16; 12, at Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Sales through dealers and carriers, street dening classes to the public. October 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17; and 9 Carlos Dr., Walnut Creek. Celebrate vendors, and counter sales ...... 472 ...... 472 classes include Container Gardening a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17. Call with a mile walk, picnic, games, live c. Total paid and/or requested in the Fall at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Marcia at Cottage Jewel at 837-2664. band, drawing and more to promote circulation ...... 9,054 ...... 9,227 Oct. 12; and Bonsai at 11:30 a.m., Jewish Vote Forum: Election 2008 acceptance and awareness for Down d. Free distribution by mail outside county: . . . 3,567 ...... 5,378 Sunday, Oct. 26, at Navlet’s Garden Come with your questions as we exam- syndrome. Cost is $25 for up to four inside county: ...... 2,456 ...... 0 Center, 800 Camino Ramon, Danville. ine the policies of Senators McCain and people and $5 for each additional per- e. Free distribution outside the mail ...... 1,517 ...... 1,438 Call 837-9144. Obama and their views on the issues son. Visit www.dsconnection.org or f. Total free distribution ...... 7,540 ...... 6,816 Drought Tolerant Plants for Yards of concern to the Jewish community, call 362-8660. g. Total Distribution ...... 16,594 ...... 16,043 Come and learn about drought toler- 6:30-9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, Contra Giant Book Sale Friends of the ant plants for yards from 10:30-11 Costa Jewish Community Center, 2071 Danville Library will host a gigantic h. Copies not distributed ...... 959 ...... 957 a.m., every Saturday, at Sunset Color, Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. RSVP book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, i. Total ...... 17,553 ...... 17,000 1435 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. to (510) 839-2900, ext. 217, or myrna@ Oct. 10 (9-10 a.m. members only); j. Recent paid and /or requested circulation . 55% ...... 58% These classes are free. Call 914-0035 jfed.org. This event is free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11; 16. Publication of statement of Ownership: 10/10/2008 or visit www.sunsetcolor.com. Quilt Contest and Show A Quilt and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. 17. Signature and title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or owner Block Contest and Show will take William Johnson, President, Embarcadero Publishing Company PREP SCHEDULE place Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 18-19, Large selection of adult and children at Forest Home Farms, 19953 San used books at bargain prices. Sunday Clubs Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. is $5/bag sale. Call 837-4889. Alamo Women’sFriday Club The Alamo Send your name, address and phone Women’sWomen’s Club Basketball: October luncheon8 p.m. at willthe number with $10 entry fee to Forest IN-HOME CAREGIVING THAT EXCEEDS featurenew arena. Suzanne Johnston’s “Family, Home Farms Pumpkin Patch, c/o the Memory of Who We Are,” at noon, Health Men’s Basketball: 8 p.m. at the new Shirley Smith, 19953 San Ramon PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1401 Danville Valley Blvd., San Ramon, 94582. arena. Free Flu Shots for 50-Plus Adults Blvd., Alamo. Cost is $20. RSVP by Adults ages 50 and older are invited Oct.Women’s 17 to 837-8530.Basketball: 8 p.m. at the That Old Blackhawk Magic XII AND BENEFITS THE WHOLE FAMILY Come to the to receive free flu shots, 8 a.m.-noon, new arena. Halloween Dance San Ramon Valley Genealogical Blackhawk Museum for a Halloween Friday, Oct. 17, 7777 Norris Canyon Why do medical professionals and families turn Society The San Ramon Valley Dance sponsored by KKIQ and KKDV, Rd., San Ramon. Shots will be given Genealogical SocietySaturday will meet from 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31, 3700 on first come, first served basis. Visit to Home Companion Plus for mom and dad’s 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Oct. 21, Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. www.sanramonmedctr.org, e-mail Women’s Basketball: 8 p.m. at the [email protected], or call in-home care, more than any other group? atnew the arena. LDS Church, 2949 Stone Tickets are $25. Visit www.blackhawk- Valley Rd., Alamo. The topic will be museum.org or call 736-2277. 275-8230. “CopyrightMen’s Basketball: issues for 8 the p.m. 21st at Centurythe new Genealogist.”arena. First time guests espe- ciallyWomen’s welcome. Basketball: Visit www.srvgensoc. 8 p.m. at the orgnew or arena. call 299-0881. Are you paying too Sunday ConcertsWomen’s Basketball: 8 p.m. at the much for COBRA? Contranew arena. Costa Chamber Orchestra Or do you just need individual or group TheMen’s San Basketball: Ramon Arts 8 Foundation p.m. at the new health coverage at affordable rates? announcedarena. the first performance of the season for the Contra Costa Call today to save money! ChamberWomen’s Orchestra, Basketball: “Something 8 p.m. at the Old,new Somethingarena. New,” at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Dougherty Valley PerformingMonday Arts Theater, 10550 Charlene Beasley Lic#0C26292 AlbionWomen’s Rd. inBasketball: San Ramon. 8 p.m.Visit www.at the HERE ARE SOME REASONS MEDICAL sanramonarts.org.new arena. 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Storytime with the Farmer Calling enjoyment of reading, with stories, Warner who will share the secrets of more. $40 per person. Call 682-6719, all little Halloween farmers, ages 3-5! fingerplays and songs, at 11:15 a.m. her literary success, 11:30 a.m.- 2 or visit ccmg.ucdavis.edu. Kids and Teens Have a spooktacular time at Forest for about 20 minutes, Mondays and p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Oasis Preschool Storytime at the Home Farms hearing stories, sing- Tuesdays through Nov. 10, 400 Front Grille, 780 Main St., Pleasanton. The Danville Library Bring your pre- ing songs, doing crafts and enjoying St., Danville. Storytime is on a drop-in cost is $21 for members; $27 for schoolers (3-5 yrs.) for storytime some refreshments from 10-11 a.m., basis and caregiver must attend with non-members and includes lunch. For Literary Events with stories, fingerplays and songs, Thursday, Oct. 30, at Forest Home child. Call 837-4889. reservations call 462-7495. Eugene O’Neil Award-winning 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesdays through Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Chrysler Concept Cars 1940-1970 actress Kerri Shawn will describe her Nov. 12, Danville Library, 400 Front After the program you can visit the David Featherston, an international auto- life-changing journey with playwright St. These free sessions introduce pumpkin patch. Cost is $4 for residents Lectures/ motive journalist and magazine editor for Eugene O’Neill, 1-3 p.m., Thursday, children to the fun and enjoyment and $5 for nonresidents. Children must 25 years, will discuss some of the auto- Oct. 16, Emeritus College, 1250 Arroyo of reading. Storytime is on a drop-in be accompanied by an adult. mobiles that shaped the American car Wy., Walnut Creek. The cost is $15; basis. Caregiver must attend with Tassajara Valley 4-H Sign-Up Night Workshops industry, from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, $13 for Emeritus members. Visit www. the child. dvc.edu/emeritus or call 906-9105. See what 4-H does for the communi- ‘Property Rehab’ & ‘Long Term Oct. 11, at Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Storytime at the Danville Library ties and families in the Danville, San Care Planning’ Discover how to Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Event Bring your babies (0-24 mos.) to Ramon and Pleasanton area, at 7:15 Rehab Properties for a fraction of is free. Call 736-2277. an age-appropriate program that is p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, Tassajara Hills cost and learn why you must plan Gardening Seminar The Contra Costa Live Music a wonderful way to introduce your Elementary School, 4675 Camino ahead for long term care, 6-9:30 p.m., Master Gardeners have created a semi- children to the enjoyment of reading, Tassajara, Danville. Become a part of Wednesday, Oct. 15, Radisson Hotel, nar to educate and inspire gardeners of ‘Evening At The Pops’ The San with books, fingerplays and songs, our wonderful club! Call 683-3114. 6680 Regional St., Dublin. Call 831- all levels. It will be held from 8:45 a.m.- Ramon Symphonic Band opens 10:15-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Toddler Time at the Danville 4831. Registration required. 3:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at Diablo its 22nd season with ‘An Evening Tuesdays through Nov. 10, 400 Front At The Pops,’ 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. Library Bring your toddlers (25 Author to Unravel Mystery of Valley College, 321 Golf Club Rd., St., Danville. Storytime is on a drop-in mons.-36 mons.) to an age-appro- Pleasant Hill. Speakers include Rosalind 19, Dougherty Valley Performing basis and caregiver must attend with Writing The Tri-Valley Branch of the Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San priate program that is a wonderful California Writers Club presents Penny Creasy, Betsey Clebsch, Rose Marie child. Call 837-4889. way to introduce your children to the Nichols McGee, Bethallyn Black, and Ramon. Returning for this concert is founder and Conductor Emeritus Chuck Taber. Tickets are $5 for adults, students and children under 12 are free. Visit www.sanramonperformin- garts.com or call 973-ARTS. Jazz at Peace Kat Parra opens the fourth season of Jazz at Peace, from 5-6:15 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, Peace Luthern Church, 3201 Camino FLANDERS Tassajara, Danville. She explores world rhythms and tonalities that transcend and bend definitions of latin jazz. Come enjoy this amazing free interfaith HEAT & AIR celebration. Visit www.peacejourney. SYSTEMS, INC. org or call 648-7000. On Stage Call us at (925) 461-3333 ‘Pinocchio’ San Ramon Community Theater presents “Pinocchio” on Oct. 3-5 and Oct. 10-12, at the Front Row www.fl andersair.com Theater at Dougherty Station, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 children and seniors, $11 matinee. Purchase online at www.sanramon- UP TO performingarts.com or call 973-2787. ‘The Best Man,’ by Gore Vidal Sue Trigg directs Role Players’ pro- duction of a startlingly timely political FREE play, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, from Oct. $1,550 ESTIMATES 10-Nov. 1, Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Preview Thursday, Oct. 9 (donation optional). Cost is $22-$25, $15 for students with ID, PG&E AND and groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at Danville Community Center, at www.villagetheatreshows. FACTORY REBATE* com, or call 314-3400. *with the purchase of a complete Political Notes Carrier Infi nity™ System Meet the Challenger Plan to meet Marianne Bordogna, the new candidate Ends Nov. 17, 2008 for Danville Town Council, from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the newly constructed Wine Shop on Hartz Ave., Danville, in front of Bridges Restaurant. Share your ideas with Marianne regard- ing the future direction of Danville, as you enjoy a tasting of Thomas Halby wines. This event is free. Visit www. DanvilleTownCouncil.com. Spiritual Christian Healing Class A Christian Healing Class taught by the Rev. Steve Maynard, based on Charles Fillmore’s book by the same name, will begin Oct. 14 for five weeks either Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, or Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., at Tri-Valley Unity Church, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. This classic book pres- ents the basic metaphysical teachings from the beginning of the Unity move- ment. Call 829-2733 or visit www. TriValleyUnity.com. Mid-Life Workshop Join Father Rusty Fall Clean Shaunessy’s workshop, “A Door into Authenticity and Wisdom,” at San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Dr., & Check Danville, from Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 14-16. The qualities of humor, cour- age, hope and trust will be explored as participants travel through transi- tions and threshold moments. Check- in at 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, and $79.95 the workshop concludes after lunch at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16. Cost Expires on 12/05/08 is $205/private room; $175/double room. Call 837-9141. Page 20ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY STYLIN’ Fashion guru Isaac Mizrahi appearing in Diablo
by Dolores Fox Ciardelli meet Barbara Walter at the store in May and receive a book to be signed. tyle, by definition, is supposed to “Our co-sponsors are covering the fixed be fun, says fashion icon Isaac costs at Diablo Country Club so the money Mizrahi. The designer, whose line donated will go to Wardrobe of Opportunity of high style clothing is carried at and its clients,” said Barnard. Other spon- Target, is a delight to watch—and sors include Keller King Inc., Caroline he’s coming to town. Susanna & Jack Schlendorf Pacific Union S Rakestraw Books in Danville is putting RE, Onstad’s Insurance, Susan Foord together a book/fashion/fundraiser event Catering & Café, Forward Motion and the at Diablo Country Club, to take place Danville Weekly. Thursday evening. The $40 ticket price will At the event, Mizrahi will talk about his benefit Wardrobe for Opportunity, which new book, take questions from the audience, provides professional clothes for low-in- and sign books. The festivities will include come job seekers. a fashion show styled by Danville ward- The price includes Mizrahi’s new book, robe consultant Carolyn Rovner of C2Style. “How to Have Style.” Models will be clients of He states on Web-i- Wardrobe for Opportunity sodes on his site that he’d wearing items from been thinking about writ- Mizrahi’s line at Target. ing a book to help people “I’m getting one piece find their own style for per model from Target and about 25 years, since he the rest from Wardrobe was in high school. for Opportunity,” said “It’s a very big, big Rovner. question to pose—how to “I’ve been very aware have style—but I swear if of Isaac for many, many you get this book you’re years,” she said. “When going to get the answers,” he decided to do a line for he said. Target, I always looked at “You have to look at it.” this book as a fun, easy “My job is to interpret way to solve the prob- personal style based on lem,” he added. “Stop wardrobe needs, what they thinking about it as this like and their lifestyle,” giant weight on your shoulders. You don’t Rovner explained. “I shop everywhere.” want to do homework at 40—you want to She said Mizrahi’s look is “modern prep- have fun.” py with a twist.” Mizrahi sees himself as a problem solver, “You get something for your money in and his book covers subjects from having lower price point items,” she said. Then style on a budget, when you’re not a size women can wear a piece for a couple of 12, how to wear colors, and “waking up seasons and discard it with a good con- from a Jeans Coma.” science, she explained. He also gives advice on how to look Meanwhile, back on his Web site, Mizrahi good every time you have your picture says jackets are going to be the big thing in taken—by standing right, positioning your the office this fall. head correctly, and putting your best side “I think a jacket over anything makes to the camera. And he includes shopping it look kind of grown up ... chic, believ- advice—from how to shop for just one able and authoritarian,” he said. “Suddenly thing to the importance of sometimes shop- jackets look like that—jackets over dresses, ping without buying anything. jackets over sweaters, jackets over pants.” Rakestraw owner Michael Barnard said pair- Want to learn more—plus see this dyna- ing the author with Wardrobe for Opportunity mo in action at a fun fashion show for a was a natural. Rakestraw also contributed to good cause? Call Rakestraw Books for Wardrobe’s spring fundraiser with tickets to tickets at 837-7337. N
JOY OF FASHION DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI What: How to Have Style with Isaac Mizrahi: A Book Event and Fashion Show When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 Where: Diablo Country Club Cost: $40, includes Mizrahi’s book, “How to Have Style” Danville personal style consultant Carolyn Rovner checks out Target’s Isaac Mizrahi clothes that she will use at the Tickets: Call Rakestraw Books, 837-7337 fashion show featuring the designer to benefit Wardrobe for Opportunity.
>ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊU Page 21 LIVING Presenting the Past BY BEVERLY LANE The Pet Vet says... BY DR. FRANKLIN UTCHEN In Dognito at Halloween
K, pet lovers, it’s time for a amount of money we spend to fully any costume meets the common- pop, or should I say “pup,” accessorize our pets, especially when sense standard: It’s comfortable O quiz. Halloween costumes there are plenty of pets (and, it must and nonrestrictive, inedible, and it for dogs are (choose one): be noted, plenty of people) who are doesn’t involve anything that could (a) A silly way to spend money in desperate need of the most basic be hazardous, such as dye or paint. (b) Generally harmless fun essentials. But I also know that one Here are some other precautions (c) Another sign of the decline of of the reasons we keep animals is to to keep Halloween from being a Western civilization lighten our spirits, and if a few dol- fright: (d) All of the above lars spent here and there on silly pet s )NJURIES 7ITH THE INCREASE IN The answer, of course, depends stuff does that, where’s the harm? activity on Halloween night, cats on your perception of what a prop- Which brings us back to and dogs may get nervous or excit- er relationship with a companion Halloween costumes. ed, and some will run away if they animal should be. There are some Let’s face it: When you spend can. That means an increase in ani- who wince at the way pets are money on apparel for dogs, you’re mals lost and hit by cars. Other ani- increasingly treated like little furry not doing it for the dogs, except in mals may be a cause of injury: All children, although I suspect most of the case of a sweater for an older those costumed young visitors can us don’t see the harm in anything dog or for a dog with a short coat trigger territorial instincts or fear- that doesn’t hurt anyone. like the whippet. Your dog doesn’t responses in some dogs, who may FROM “SAN RAMON VALLEY, ALAMO, DANVILLE, SAN RAMON” BY BEVERLY LANE AND RALPH COZINE Me? I fall into both camps. care if he has a biker jacket, sun- then become a bite risk. To prevent Although I admit I’d much rather glasses, an ear-hugging visor or injuries, keep your pets confined see a pet spoiled than neglected, even a colorful bandana. He’ll put inside away from the action, in a Earliest Tri-Valley inhabitants I do worry that when some of up with most anything you put on crate or behind a closed door. If us refer to our pets as “children” him, as long as it means spending you do take your dog to a costume These dancers were drawn by a Rezanov expedition artist who we are not making the distinc- more time with you. contest, be sure to keep an eye on visited Mission San Jose in 1806. They were probably from the tion about the differences in their And if putting a costume on other dogs for signs of aggression, Livermore area. When they came to the mission, they brought pets’ needs vs. the needs of their your dog means you’ll fuss over and don’t crowd any dog, no matter dance regalia and traditional dances from their homeland. This own children. Pets have needs for him and maybe take him some- how friendly he seems. drawing is one of the earliest done of Indians in the Bay Area. A species-appropriate nutrition and where interesting, like the cos- s &OOD PROBLEMS #ANDY IS A PROB current exhibit at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley displays stimulation that are different from tume contests that are everywhere lem more for dogs than for cats, information about local Indians. ours. (Personally, I don’t have to these days, then sure, it’s a no-lose because cats are generally picky smell every little thing between my proposition: Dress up your dog about what they eat. Not so for driveway and the corner, but this is and have some fun! But while you most dogs, who’ll wolf down can- exactly the kind of olfactory stimu- have your checkbook out buying dy—wrappers and all—if given the lation our dog loves!) the costume, don’t forget to send a opportunity, giving many a serious I do worry as well about the little of that discretionary income case of what veterinarians call “gar- to your local shelter or animal bage gut.” Any candy can trigger a rescue organization. bout of intestinal upset, but choco- Not to say that you need to spend late can do much worse. One ounce ‘My friend gave me a much money on a costume, of course. of dark chocolate per 10 pounds of heads up on this...’ One of the best costume ideas I’ve body weight in a dog can be highly seen probably cost less than $5 toxic and result in seizures and even to pull together. A friend bought death. To prevent tragedies like that, READ MORE/COMMENT round, white stickers at an office- adhere to this rule: No people treats ¦ supply store and put them all over for pets, and keep candy bowls and their big black Labrador retriever. trick-or-trick bags out of reach of Are you doing fall decorating? Outfitted as a “reverse Dalmatian,” those animals who may be tempted Town he won a $50 gift certificate in a pet to help themselves. We have a decorator/designer on staff, costume contest, which is not a bad —Dr. Franklin Utchen, shown with over 20 years of experience. Square return on the investment. with his dog Tory, has been prac- If you don’t want to put any effort ticing veterinary medicine in the Forum into coming up with something, San Ramon Valley since 1989 and He will be teaching Decorating 101 on you can find ready-made costumes currently co-owns Bishop Ranch at many pet-supply stores, in almost Veterinary Center & Urgent Care. 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Page 22ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ LIVING Epicure BY JACQUI LOVE MARSHALL Making memories RECIPES Classic Apple Pie teaspoonfuls if mixture is too dry. golden brown, apples are tender and filling is bubbling thickly, about 2 hours. Crust 3. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. from apples Cover crust edge with foil if browning 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour Flatten into disks and wrap in plastic. Chill about 1 hour. (Dough can be made too quickly. Cool 30 minutes. Serve 1/2 tsp salt 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated; place on warm or at room temperature. (Can be s fall arrives, so does apple- al autumn drive into the country 10 Tbsp (1-1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted counter and soften slightly before using.) made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely; store picking season. What per- sides of Michigan, New York or butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces at room temperature.) fect timing for us humans— Missouri to find a pick-your-own- 1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shorten- For filling: A ing, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray just as we prepare to nestle in for apples farm, always with a farm the cooler weather, fresh-picked animal or two for extra entertain- About 4 Tbsp ice water 9-inch-diameter deep-dish pie dish with Easy Apple Tart nonstick spray. apples offer a perfect complement: ment. We picked and sampled our Filling 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 of 17.3- a self-contained package of sweet- way through the yearly adven- 2. Stir all apples, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon oz package), thawed Nonstick vegetable oil spray ness and crunchiness to hoard for ture, rewarding our efforts with juice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and vanilla in 3 medium Golden Delicious apples, winter’s hibernation. mill-pressed cider and homemade 1-3/4 lb. sweet apples, such as Spartan large bowl to blend. peeled, cored, sliced very thinly or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, 2 Tbsp (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted As a fruit, apples have been donuts, then loaded the car with thinly sliced (about 5-1/2 cups) Let stand until juices form, about 15 3 Tbsp cinnamon sugar (or 3 Tbsp evolving for centuries and “mod- bags of apples and large pumpkins 1-3/4 lb. tart apples, such as Granny min.; mix in flour. ern” apples have been cultivated to decorate the front porch. In sugar mixed with scant 1/2 tsp Smith or Pippin, peeled, cored, thinly 3. Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly ground cinnamon) for their resistance to disease and those cold climates, the pump- sliced (about 5-1/2 cups) floured surface to 12-inch round. Place 1/4 cup apricot jam, melted pests, as well as for taste, shape kins lasted through Halloween but 3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp sugar dough in pie dish; spoon in filling mix- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line and high harvest yield. In 1892, the apples did not. They quick- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ture; dot with butter. baking sheet with parchment paper. there were about 735 unique vari- ly ended up as school lunches, 1/2 tsp plus pinch of ground cinnamon eties of apples; today fewer than dried snacks, applesauce, apple 4. Roll out second dough disk to Unfold pastry on parchment paper. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 13-inch round. Drape dough over filling. 50 varieties are mass-grown. Some cakes, pies and tarts. My children 2. Using tines of a fork, pierce 1/2-inch 1 Tbsp all purpose flour Seal top and bottom crust edges togeth- varieties, like Red and Golden acquired handy knowledge about border around edge of pastry, then Delicious, are popular favorites farms and I acquired wonderful 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced er; trim to 1/2-inch overhang. Fold crust overhang under; crimp decoratively. Cut pierce center randomly all over. in the United States; others such 1 Tbsp whole milk apple recipes. slits into top crust with knife (or make 3. Arrange apples atop pastry in 4 rows, as Fuji and Gala are relative new- Apples are not just nutritious, For crust: holes with fork tines). Brush pie with overlapping apple slices and leaving comers to the U.S. apple market. portable and tasty but they can 1. Whisk flour and salt in large bowl to milk. Combine remaining 1 Tbsp sugar border clear. Brush apples with melted In recent years, some regional and provide many lasting memories blend. Add butter and shortening and and large pinch of cinnamon in small butter; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. “heirloom” varieties have returned for your family. Whether you buy blend with fingertips until very coarse bowl; sprinkle over pie. 4. Bake 30 minutes. Brush melted jam and can be found at local orchards them or pick your own, eat fresh or meal forms. and farmers markets. cook with them, find a good apple 5. Transfer pie to baking sheet; place in over apples. Bake tart until golden, I have two indelible apple-re- recipe that can become a family 2. Sprinkle with 3 Tbsp water; toss until oven. Immediately reduce temperature about 8 minutes more. Serve warm or moist clumps form. Add more water by to 375 degrees. Bake pie until crust is at room temperature. lated memories from years past. tradition in your household. Teach One memory, dating back to my your children to make a classic early adolescence in Newark, N.J., apple pie or tart. That recipe will is of a regular Saturday morning serve them well over the years, at errand. Every weekend I had to holidays or family dinners or to walk several blocks to the local one day impress a guy or gal. Jewish bakery to buy challah As a Southern gal, I’m partial bread. The smell of freshly baked to pies but tarts can be slightly challah as I entered that neighbor- lower in carbs and easier to create. hood bakery filled my nostrils and What’s the difference? Pies have immediately started a chain reac- two distinct features: a filling and tion of anticipated pleasure. I had a pastry crust, although variety AMERICAN WINE - RETAIL/TASTING to take a plastic number and wait allows for a single crust, a double to be called yet I always ordered crust, a lattice top, a crumble top, Bridges Restaurant & Bar Bella Vino 44 Church Street, Danville, (925) 820- 3450 Camino Tassajara, Danville, a single item—one loaf of plain etc. Pies are most often baked 7200. Bridges in downtown Danville is 94506, 925-648-1300. Taste a variety of challah bread with a braided top in round, shallow, slope-sided the ideal venue for lunch or dinner. Enjoy wines at leisure or grab a bottle to go! Tasting and an egg-washed shine. pans, but a deep-dish pan can cozy, alfresco dining on our vine-covered Tuesday - Sunday. Special tasting events I carried the still-warm loaf in patio, or experience the warm ambi- every Thursday and Live Jazz on Fridays. also be used to yield a thicker pie. ence of our main dining room. The sleek, its paper bag under my arm all Similarly, tarts consist of a filling 10/10 - Live Jazz with Sue Lukito & Guest contemporary bar/lounge area is ideal Musician 8pm to 10pm the way back home, in winter and for meeting friends after work, offering a and a pastry shell. The key differ- 10/11 - Live Music with The Black Pearl Project summer, sun or snow. As soon as ence is in the tart dough, which is delicious “small bites” menu and specialty 8pm to 10pm. Relax after LPGA! Live Entertainment I entered the second-floor walk-up cocktails. Executive chef Kevin Gin cre- lighter and slightly sweeter than ates an inspired seasonal menu featuring 10/16 - Trinitas Cellars will be at Bella Vino on the Patio! apartment, family members con- pie dough. The other difference is California cuisine with European and 6:30pm to 9pm Thursday, Friday gregated in the kitchen, already that tarts are always open-faced— Asian influences. Lunch Monday-Friday, 10/17 - Live Jazz with Sue Lukito & Spencer 8pm warm from the oven’s heat. We they never have a top crust. Tarts 11:30 a.m.-2:30p.m. Dinner nightly. to 10pm and Saturday 6:00 Complimentary valet parking. 10/18 - Bella Vino for Boobies—Breast Cancer sliced chunks of the yellowy bread, are usually baked in a straight-sid- Team one for every person, slathered ed pan, often with a fluted edge, Father Nature 172 E Prospect Ave., Danville, 925- 10/28 - VINO VIXENS—1st Showcase for Happy Hour butter on each slice, and laid the but they can be baked in different 820-3160. Enjoy a wonderful Breakfast Women in Business 6pm to 8:30pm Monday-Friday 5:00 pm-8:00 slices on the little pull-out drawer sized and shaped pans (including or Lunch! Seating in the dinning area, Check us out online on our events page for current All Night on Thursday that was the oven’s broiler. As individual mini-pans) or on open outdoor patio, or book our banquet room. upcoming events at www.bvino.com the buttered slices were removed sheets. Some favorites include homemade blue- The Vine at Bridges Patio-Bar from the broiler drawer, we spread Here are two always-successful berry or poppyseed pancakes and the The Vine at Bridges, 480 Hartz Avenue, homemade soup of the day! Hours are Downtown Danville. 820-7210. Wine generous quantities of apple butter apples recipes—one for a classic Mon.– Sat. 7am–3pm and Sun 8am- shop open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Sunday Evening Dinner on the toasted bread. Everyone ate apple pie, and one for a simple 3pm. Hope to see you soon! Mondays. Wine Bar open Tuesday 5:00-8:30 their slice as slowly as possible to apple tart. A recipe for apple but- PIZZA through Saturday Evenings and Sunday 3 course dinner savor every bite. The loaf was con- ter is at www.DanvilleWeekly. afternoon. 30 wines are available to sumed and we each got on with the com. 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This week’s data represents homes sold during September 2008 Call Joe and Nancy Alamo Danville Walnut Creek Total sales reported: 3 Total sales reported: 14 Total sales reported: 18 925-989-6086 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Nancy P. Combs Visit www.thecombsteam.com Joe Combs $850,000 $400,000 $270,000 Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: 24 Hour Free Audio Tour (866) 374-0607 $1,950,000 $1,360,000 $1,500,000 Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Walnut Creek Hidden Valley Danville $1,500,000 $862,429 $673,889 X6000 X9000
HOME SALES SOLD Source: California REsource
This week’s data represents 3032 Live Oak Court R. & D. 2708 Oak Road #48 HSBC homes sold during September Spaletto to J. & K. Byrns for Bank to M. Luke for $270,000 2008 $1,150,000 158 Paulson Lane Braddock Fabulously remodeled 4 bedroom, Most Popular Cezanne model 4 bedroom, Alamo 1380 Monterosso Street & Logan to N. Babula for 3 bath on cul de sac street. Soaring Lennar Homes to A. & K. $820,000 2 bath single story on .25 acres. Near De LaSalle Pool and Well. $739,000 ceilings, beautiful landscaping $1,049,000 1041 Adrienne Drive E. Lelchuk for $1,160,500 535 Pimlico Court P. Miller to Thomas to Rodde Trust for 316 Newgate Court S. & S. Rajabi Trust for $435,000 $850,000 Alberts to G. & C. Psefteas for 1904 Ptarmigan Drive #1 J. Greenbrook Area Remodel West Side Alamo Views! 47 Oak Trail Court Adams $860,000 & R. Jackl to Snyder Trust for Trust to T. & A. May for 127 Rassani Drive J. Hsieh to $369,000 X6000 X7000 $1,700,000 Z. Wang for $950,000 2518 Saklan Indian Drive 120 Via Lucia S. Eshelman to 226 Stetson Drive Miatovich Revel Trust to B. & F. Rosenfeld S. & J. Roop for $1,950,000 Trust to C. Delrosario for for $810,000 Danville $795,000 2170 San Luis Road A. SALE PENDING 551 Blackhawk Club Drive 3812 Welshland Street Khodorenko to J. Xiang for Summers Trust to A. Krock for Shapell Industries to M. Chung $743,000 $1,360,000 for $914,000 703 Terra California Drive #8 1148 Blue Spur Circle 1934 West Rancho Verde Martin Trust to M. Hamilton for A perfect “10.” 5 bedroom 2 bath remodel. Beautiful updated West Side Alamo Shapell Homes to J. Jiang for Circle Frombola Trust to $385,000 2,953 sq. ft. Stainless and granite kitchen, home. Views of Mt. Diablo, 2.05 acres. Schmick Trust for $1,214,500 1916 Via Appia M. Carmona on .23 acres. Walk to Greenbrook School, $1,299,950 218 Borel Lane M. Graham to $675,000 to J. Abrams for $600,000 backs Iron Horse Trail. $1,269,000 C. Austin for $400,000 Walnut Creek 153 Via Mantilla M. Costa to K. & J. Brennan for $565,000 Read Joe and Nancy’s Real Estate 1910 East Rancho Verde 1587 2nd Avenue Michael Circle Canaparo Trust to B. & 1089 Wesley Court #6 Aurora Column in Alive East Bay Magazine Trust to R. & S. Pal for Loan Services to S. Jacobson C. Word for $645,000 $540,000 for $288,000 2464 Aarles Court Hantos 1204 Whitehall Court 740 El Cerro Boulevard Trust to M. Perry for $685,000 Johnson Trust to Suriyakumar Loeb Trust to Bann Trust for 305 Conifer Court E. & C. $900,000 Trust for $800,000 Gonzales to M. & T. Gomez for 711 Glasgow Circle M. & 253 Wiget Lane P. & S. $690,000 Clarkson to M. & P. Gopal for T. Hamilton to M. Saha for 2019 Hermine Avenue Carzoli $700,000 $765,000 Trust to S. Law for $1,275,000 738 Woodwind Place J. 111 Heritage Park Drive 2677 Oak Road #206 Scritchfield Trust to L. Ling for Chang to Adams Trust for Deutsche Bank to J. & B. $1,500,000 $555,000 Hansen for $385,000 Get your news delivered OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND directly to your inbox introducing ALAMO 4 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 1332 Bordeaux St. $1,249,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 918-2425 142 Erselia Trail $2,688,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 577-1944 7341 Joshua Cir. $699,000 DANVILLE Sat 2-4 Joyce Jones 398-6706 3 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 580 Indian Home Rd. $799,000 1342 West Lagoon Rd. $1,299,979 Sun 1-4 Empire Realty 858-9316 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel-Andy Poryes 963-8871 is a weekly update from the Danville Weekly delivered via e-mail every Friday morning 5 Bedrooms 1368 Royal Creek Ct. $1,328,888 starting Oct. 24. 16 Casolyn Ranch Ct. $1,498,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-2508 provides the perfect quick-read digest Sat 1-4 Prudential CA 858-4198 4184 Grant Ct. $1,549,500 of local news and events in the Danville area from the last week to the next. And all DUBLIN Sun 2-4:30 Alain Pinel 577-1944 without any environmental impact. 4 Bedrooms 4353 West Ruby Hill $1,775,000 You will want to be in your Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2300 e-mail inbox every Friday morning. 11531 Betlen Dr. $559,000 Sun 1-4 Re/Max Accord 699-3122 Danville Weekly.com off ers 24/7 coverage SAN RAMON of everything local: PLEASANTON tCSFBLJOHOFXT 4 Bedrooms tTFBSDIBCMFSFTUBVSBOUBOENPWJFSFWJFXT 3 Bedrooms tDPOWFSTBUJPOTBNPOHDPNNVOJUZ 30 Pamplona Ct. $689,888 members on Town Square 4020 Nice Ct. $560,000 tBOENVDINPSF Sat 1-4 Prudential CA 858-4198 Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-2508 Sign up to try at For an online version with mapping www.DanvilleWeekly.com or to list your open home go to: Call (925) 837-8300 to learn www.DanvilleWeekly.com/real_estate about advertising options in Express.
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