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Too close for comfort? Proposal to build fire station in residential neighborhood inflames homeowners

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI is bull’s-eye center,” said Price. “It’s at a con- Nanci and Ed Wolske built their house a students and foot traffic on Miranda Avenue. trolled intersection ... and is an adequate size.” few years ago and have had it on the market Other stations are located near schools, all 9-1-1 to report a fire or health “When that site became available, it was a for more than a year, before the Fire District said Price, and coping with concerns on emergency in the San Ramon Valley dream come true,” he said. bought the property next door. Now they Miranda are nothing new. “Even if it’s 8:30 in and within five minutes, a crew will But some of the new neighbors say it’s a bad fear it will be even harder to attract a buyer. the morning, emergency crews still have to arrive prepared for any crisis. Such dream. They cite environmental and traffic Nanci Wolske likens her back yard to go there,” he said. serviceC is the result of having trained person- concerns as well as financial. And they fear the a national park, with large oak trees and Neighbors also say that financing a large, nel and equipment that is up to date and well negative impact on the worth of their homes. Stone Valley Creek attracting an abundance modern fire station at this economically maintained, says Fire Chief Richard Price, as “By necessity you have to be in a residen- of wildlife. The former owner of the corner depressed time is irresponsible, especially well as fire stations that are state-of-the-art tial area, like schools are in residential areas,” house cut down several old oak trees and she since it is also building a Station 36 annex on and centrally located. Price said. “There is nothing unique in this is concerned that those remaining will not Lusitano Street in Danville. To this end the San Ramon Valley Fire site in relation to the neighborhood.” survive a new large structure on the lot. The cost of constructing the new Station Protection District purchased a 1.24-acre lot “We’re very concerned about traffic is- “The new fire station has nothing to do 32 is estimated at $3.5 million, with plans on Stone Valley Road at Miranda Avenue in sues, trucks coming roaring out,” said Nanci with improving public safety, it has to do with to fund it through a combination of reserves, Alamo earlier this year to replace the 50-year- Wolske, who lives on Stone Valley Road next a newer, bigger, nice facility for the firefight- capital financing and other sources. old Station 32 located half a mile west. door to the fire station site. “We feel the exist- ers,” reads an information sheet put out by The Fire District has had a 9 percent cut in “Alamo has one fire station, and this new site ing fire station is perfectly adequate.” the Wolskes. It also raises liability issues for See FIRE STATION on Page 12 STORE CLOSING SALE Save 60% Off Everything With over 40 years of combined *CASH ONLY experience in fi nancial services and asset *Excludes already marked down items management, Summit Financial Group Advisors Don Ledoux, Steve Wilcox, Vanessa Staley and Nathan Bennett specialize in retirement strategies, wealth management and estate planning for families and business owners.

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About the Cover The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District has purchased property at Stone Valley Road and Miranda Avenue in Alamo to build a modern Station 32 but the residents aren’t happy about their new neighbors. Vol. V, Number 16

Danville WeeklyÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊU Page 3 Looking for an Affordable QUOTE OF THE WEEK Individual or Group “We won’t make everybody happy, but we’ll get close.” Health Plan? Planning Commissioner Robert Storer on the plans for the Veterans Hall. See story, PAGE 7. FREE No Obligation Consultation Call Today to Save Money! ner. Saturday will have live music in the late afternoon Charlene Beasley NEWS DIGEST and a DJ from 7-11 p.m. for dancing. Lic#0C26292 Send a check for $75 to attend Saturday anytime from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; or $50 for Sunday, from 11 a.m. to Beasley Insurance Services Faz hosting memorial 6:30 p.m. Make checks out to the charity of choice: Black- hawk Women’s Charity Scholarship Fund, Wheelchair 925-803-9799 for artist Phil Hellsten Foundation, Benicia Rotary, Benicia Chamber of Com- Faz restaurant on Hartz Avenue in Danville is hosting merce or San Ramon Valley VFW Post 75 and mail to the a memorial service beginning at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 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Stegman, which is based in Alamo. a longtime animal welfare advocate, has more than 35 We’re Each senior must be nominated by another person, years of nonprofit and government agency experience, with a description of the volunteer activities in 500 most recently as executive director of both Tony La words or less, and include the senior’s age, address and Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and the Val- telephone number as well as three references. Winners ley Humane Society. all about will each receive $250, to be presented Sunday afternoon, At ARF he created the organization’s first strategic Oct. 25, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Walnut Creek. plan that expanded its growth from a local to a national Send nominations or questions to seniorawards@ level. At the Valley Humane Society he implemented sbcglobal.net. an agency-wide reorganization providing direction and your street, leadership for half a dozen staff members and more Alamo residents: Mark than 300 volunteers. In his new position at the Humane Society he will be Sept. 12 on your calendars responsible for managing the organization’s successful not The Alamo Music and Wine Festival, Alamo Rotary’s Adopt-a-Friend, spay/neuter and Emergency Medi- annual community celebration benefiting school music cal programs, promotion and fund raising as well as programs, is being held from 2-11 p.m., Saturday, helping develop additional agendas to strengthen the Sept. 12, at Alamo Plaza. human/animal connection. “We raised more than $12,000 during last year’s Stegman has lived in Danville and San Ramon for Wall Street festival,” said sponsor chairman Don Morton. “Much 38 years. He and his wife Jeri have six grown children, of the money came from very generous sponsors.” four grandchildren and two rescued dogs. The Cruise Tones will again headline the event with Are your investments held at a major investment bank dance music from the ’50s in the evening. 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BY GEOFF GILLETTE A pair of regional planning com- missions tasked with dealing with development in the unincorporated

PHOTOS BY GEOFF GILLETTE areas of Contra Costa County will Alamo resident Nancy Dommes sup- Long time resident Bob Myhre tells Roger Smith states that a MAC would Michael Cameron says he could sup- cease to exist, following the deci- ports plans to create a Municipal Advi- supervisors the history of MACs in not be able to give the same level of port a MAC but strongly recommends sion by the county Board of Super- sory Council in Alamo. She said having Alamo and states that the time has service provided currently by various extending the San Ramon Valley Re- visors not to extend the charter of a MAC would centralize services. come for a MAC. Alamo committees. gional Planning Commission. the bodies. At issue are the East County and San Ramon Valley Regional Plan- ning Commissions. The two bodies were created to work locally with developments in unincorporated Supervisors approve Alamo MAC areas. According to Conservation and Development Director Cath- erine Kutsuris, the workloads of Advisory council will replace existing committees these commissions has decreased as towns became incorporated and BY GEOFF GILLETTE Long-time resident Bob Myrhe explained to the began to handle their own plan- The ongoing debate over whether a Municipal Advi- board how a MAC was first attempted in the 1970s ning duties. sory Council (MAC) was coming to Alamo reached its but failed because Alamo was part of an incorporation The two commissions normally end Tuesday as members of the Contra Costa County effort with Danville. Myhre said earlier this year he come up for renewal each four Board of Supervisors approved a board order creating opposed incorporation for Alamo, but he is strongly in years, but last year District 3 Super- the advisory body. favor of bringing in a MAC. visor Mary Piepho suggested a one The resolution before the Supervisors came from Dis- “It’s time, it’s way past time for a MAC,” Myhre year renewal. Piepho’s reasoning trict 3 Supervisor Mary N. Piepho. Piepho said that having stated. “If we’d approved it on back in the 1970s, we’d was that Alamo was in the midst the advisory council would put the wide variety of services have the best one in the county right now.” of an incorporation debate and if in Alamo under the auspices of one group, allowing a Nancy Dommes agreed that having a MAC would be Alamo became a town, then there greater degree of communication and accountability. good for Alamo as it would allow residents to have one would be even less need for the “A Municipal Advisory Committee creates an iden- authority to address their concerns. commission. tity for Alamo, and a centralized voice to provide input “I’m excited about the possibility of a MAC in Incorporation was defeated, how- and feedback to the district supervisor, the Board of Alamo,” she enthused. “I can go to just one meeting ever the board did approve the cre- Supervisors and county staff,” Piepho stated. and find out what’s going on in my community.” ation of a Municipal Advisory Coun- Around a dozen Alamo residents attended the Aug. Another supporter, Cecily Barclay, said she believed cil for Alamo. A county committee 11 meeting and many spoke to the board regarding District 3 Supervisor Mary N. Piepho the MAC was a good thing because it provided much earlier this year had recommended the institution of a MAC. Testimony was a mixed bag recommends a Municipal Advisory of the oversight of a local government without having that if a MAC were created, that of support and opposition, with those against it offer- Council for Alamo. She explained that to pay to hold an election every two years. She added planning chores for Alamo could ing concerns of how the council will maintain current having the MAC would allow all of the that she is a firm believer in the Brown Act and having be handled by the County Planning service levels, and those in favor exhibiting excitement committees in Alamo to be under one a body like the advisory council provides transparency Commission. Both commissions face about centralizing services in Alamo. “umbrella” organization. See ALAMO MAC on Page 7 See SRV PLANNING on Page 7 Man attacks house with vehicle Vandalism, DUI arrest follow car crash in Danville neighborhood

BY GEOFF GILLETTE friends in the neighborhood. He admitted to drinking An early morning car crash Friday landed a 20- and smoking marijuana while out at a friend’s home, year-old man in jail on charges of drunken driving and according to police reports. vandalism. Danville Police Sgt. Philip Wisotsky said While driving back to the house where he was that around 1:50 a.m. Friday they received calls from staying he passed by the home of a former friend with residents on Clydesdale Drive of a loud vehicle on the whom he’d had a falling out. Carty told police that he street. Reports said the vehicle was moving at a high was very angry with his former friend and drove up rate of speed and crashing sounds were heard. and over the curb and purposely ran his car into the Police officers responding to the scene found that fence, knocking it down. a vehicle had crashed through a fence at the front Carty stated that he then drove his car through of a home, backed up and crashed into it again. the neighborhood at a high speed before losing Wisotsky said it appeared the driver had smashed control and crashing into the pole. He told police into the fence three or four times. that he was trying to see how fast he could go on A neighbor informed police that the vehicle in the road when he left the roadway, police said. question had crashed further up the street, sheering Paramedics from the San Ramon Valley Fire Pro- off a fire hydrant and impacting a telephone pole. tection District examined Carty and determined he Witnesses said the driver exited the vehicle and fled had not been injured in the accident. to one of the nearby homes. Wisotsky said Carty was taken into custody BILL SHRYER The driver, identified as Adam Carty, 20, of Oakley and charged with felony vandalism, driving under Homeowners at this house on Clydesdale Avenue found their picket fence destroyed in was found on the landing of a home near the crash the influence, DUI under age 21, and hit-and-run a fit of pique by 20-year-old Adam Carty. Carty, who drove his car into the fence several site. Carty explained to police that he was staying with property damage. N times, has been charged with DUI and vandalism. Danville WeeklyÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊU Page 5 NEWS Blackhawk parcel issue may resurface BY GEOFF GILLETTE HOA’s codes. Country Club exploring dent Frank Elliot said the accusa- issue they were against. Some homeowners in Blackhawk Now residents say they may have tions being leveled against them are “We did tell them at the meeting are preparing for another fight over to do it all over again. options for vacant parcels simply untrue. that at some point the board would the possible sale of vacant lots owned Resident Luther Johnson, one of “Once a month, we have a board like to sell this land. Because we by Blackhawk Country Club. In the strongest voices opposing the in order to get the issue approved. meeting. We discussed a number of can’t use it,” he explained. April 2009, the Country Club along rules amendment and the sale of Another opponent, Bruce Corn issues,” he said. “One of the issues Still, he maintains that at this with the Blackhawk Homeowners the parcels, recently sent out an said that he doesn’t see why the we talked about is whether we were point, everything is exploratory, Association put forth a ballot issue to e-mail to supporters warning them HOA would bring the vote back going to go for this again.” with no solid plans to go back to residents seeking an amendment to that the Country Club is bringing considering the circumstances be- Elliot said that in the previous the homeowners. their rules that would allow the sale the issue back. hind the previous attempt. campaign they asked the hom- “The country club continues to of the parcels on Birchwood Place “The Blackhawk Country Club “Even though the vote was slant- eowners what they would have be in limbo on this. We’re taking and Live Oak, which are zoned for has made clear their intention to ed in the country club’s favor they liked to see done differently. suggestions under consideration, parks and recreation. lobby the Blackhawk HOA to have still lost. And now they’re bringing “The outcome was really that but at this time there’s no plan to A heated debate broke out in the a repeat election on the proposal it back. Is that a mulligan? Where there had been no change,” he go back for another vote,” he said. community over the issue with ac- that was just defeated in May,” he you get to do it again?” he queried. said. “We’re a little disappointed that cusations flying in both directions. wrote. “The people have spoken and they Elliot confirmed that officials some of the homeowners are trying When votes were counted in May, Johnson stated that the tactic of turned a deaf ear on this propos- from the country club met with op- to blow this up and make other the residents did not vote with a bringing an issue back repeatedly is al.” ponents on July 21 to sound them homeowners think it’s something significant majority to amend the done to wear down the opposition Blackhawk Country Club Presi- out regarding what about the ballot other than what it is.” N Town stimulus plan fine-tuned Businesses getting access to more marketing help

BY GEOFF GILLETTE It’s been four months since businesses in down- town Danville were given access to the town’s new Retail Incentive Program, and officials say it is suc- cessful. Some areas are doing so well, in fact, that the Town Council was asked to move funding from one area of the program to another to allow more access to businesses. Approved in March by the Town Council, the incentive program was designed to provide help to businesses during the economic downturn by using Community Redevelopment Funds to give grants to be used for either facade improvements or marketing. Town Transportation Director Tai Williams, one of the architects of the incentive plan, reported to the council at its June 21 meeting that of the 25 grants available to businesses to implement market- DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI ing strategies, 23 have been taken. Democratic candidates to represent the 10th Congressional District take questions at Tuesday night’s forum, (l-r) John Garamendi, Anthony The facade improvement grants have been mov- Woods, Adriel Hampton, Joan Buchanan and Mark DeSaulnier. ing more slowly, prompting Williams to approach the council with some suggested changes to the incentive plan. “We talked to the Town Council about moving money from the facade improvements to market- District 10 candidates present views ing, so that we could offer more grants to local businesses,” Williams explained. “Secondly, we got BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Candidates on TV whether they favor widening I-580, 80 and authorization from the council to allow retailers Some 500 voters turned out for the 10th 4; would they have voted for the bailouts; to use both categories of the program. Previously, Congressional District candidate forum pre- Comcast will televise the 10th how to provide clean energy, more jobs and if you selected marketing, you couldn’t choose fa- sented by the League of Women Voters of Congressional District Candidates forum national security; the U.S. role in Israel and cade.” Diablo Valley on Tuesday night at St. Mary’s on Channel 28 in Walnut Creek and the Middle East; and immigration. Community Development Funds of $400,000 College. The candidates are vying in a special Channel 26 in Central CCC at these times: Ashley Coates, president of Diablo Val- was set aside for the incentive program. Council election Sept. 1 for the seat vacated by for- ■ 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15 ley League of Women Voters, estimated members approved moving $51,000 from the fa- mer U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D., Alamo), the crowd at 450-500 people, with about cade improvements to marketing, a move Williams who resigned June 26 to serve as undersec- ■ 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21 a quarter of them leaving after the Demo- said will allow 12 more businesses to seek grant retary for Arms Control and International ■ 4 p.m., 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22 cratic candidate presentation. Voters reg- assistance. Security with the State Department. istered as Democrats in the 10th District Town Manager Joe Calabrigo said the feedback ■ 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28 The five Democratic candidates took the outnumber Republicans by 18 percent. they are getting is that the incentive plan is work- floor first: State Assemblywoman Joan Buch- ■ 4 p.m., 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29 Also on the ballot are office worker Mary ing, and the council agreed that it should continue anan of Alamo; State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier ■ 9 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30 McIlroy of El Cerrito, running as a member to operate and provide assistance. from Concord; Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, a of the Peace and Freedom Party; Com- “How do we know it’s working?” he asked. “We’re rancher from Walnut Grove; Adriel Hamp- munity college professor Jeremy Cloward seven months into a new calendar year and all of ton, an investigator from Dublin; and politi- the country; the water crisis in the Delta; of Pleasant Hill, with the Green Party; and the businesses that applied for these grants are still cal analyst Anthony Woods of Fairfield. and Guantanamo prisoners. Insurance agent Jerome Denham of Walnut in business. And in this economy, that says some- Lisa Vorderbrueggen of the Contra Next came the Republicans: Christopher Creek, a member of the American Indepen- thing.” Costa Times asked questions submitted Bunch, a contractor from Fairfield; retired dent Party. They will represent their parties Calabrigo said he thinks the marketing grants by the audience, which included their peace officer Gary Clift of Vacaville; David in the November election. have been more heavily utilized because they allow stance on Obama’s recently stated posi- Harmer, an attorney who lives in Dougherty The Sept. 1 election is an open primary businesses to work on new and different ways of tion in Mexico on immigration; the $106 Valley; small business owner Mark Loos of with all candidates running on the same connecting with the customer. billion war funds bill; Obama’s Health Livermore; David Peterson of Walnut Creek, ballot. Those getting the most votes in their “We’ve really identified a number of ways to brand Care Reform Bill; problems unique to Dis- who owns a small business; and John Toth, party will face off in the Nov. 3 special gen- Danville and reach out to people here locally,” he said. trict 10; energy, specifically the cap and a physician from Pleasant Hill. eral election unless one candidate receives “We can ask them to reach out to local businesses trade bill; bringing fiscal responsibility to Questions directed at them included 50 percent of the vote plus one. N whenever and wherever they can.” N Page 6ÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly NEWS Vets Hall plan nears final approval BY GEOFF GILLETTE faces out onto Hartz Avenue and Tree removal and parking does not adequately address the plan and most said they felt it pres- Plans for the renovation of the add a sizable structure onto the needs of seniors. She also decried the ents a good compromise for the Veterans Memorial Hall in down- rear. concerns expressed loss of 11 trees that would be taken groups who use the building. town Danville are entering the final Plans would nearly double the down as part of the project. At the Planning Commission’s stretch in the approval process. At size of the existing 6,625-square- the accessibility of the building to “Of the world’s trees, redwoods recommendation, the Heritage Re- a joint meeting Tuesday, members foot Veterans Hall. It would create seniors with disabilities and the put out the most carbon dioxide. source Commission voted unani- of the Town Planning Commis- specific areas for the veterans at the availability of nearby parking. Cutting them down will release huge mously to grant the variances and sion and the Heritage Resource front of the building, house class- “I recently became handicapped, amounts of carbon dioxide into our the initial plan for the Veterans Commission examined the plan to rooms and other areas for seniors so having handicapped parking near- atmosphere,” she explained. Hall. The issue will now go to the expand the current structure. at the rear of the building, and pro- by is very important to me,” she said. Another Alamo resident, Steve Town Council for its approval. If The commissions met to con- vide a large shared community area “If you really go and act as though Mick, has been a part of the proceed- the council gives its OK, the proj- sider the plan being presented and usable by either group or rented you were handicapped and park in ings since the inception of the Steer- ect can move forward with the bid discuss whether to allow variances out for special occasions. that Front Street parking lot you’d ing Committee and he offered his process, while the Design Review requested for the structure. Two of In most cases, issues of this na- see that that’s a long way to walk.” congratulations on a job well done. Board fine tunes the final plan. the variances deal with setbacks ture would be solely the province Stolow added that having a pull- “The design has gone through Planning Commissioner Robert and the third would allow a greater of the Planning Commission, but out area on Prospect Avenue to exhaustive public and community Storer said he was very pleased with Floor Area Ratio. because the Veterans Hall is of allow seniors to be dropped off input. Everyone has performed ad- the plan and the process they went Town Planner David Crompton, historic significance, that brings it doesn’t really help those seniors mirably in addressing the needs through to get it. “This has been a along with architectural consul- under the purview of the Heritage who drive themselves to the Veter- of seniors and veterans. I urge the very effective and efficient process tants ARG, provided the commis- Resource Commission. ans Hall. commissioners to look with great and frankly very impressive,” he said. sioners with an overview of the Several residents spoke during Alamo resident Margreta VonPein favor on the project,” he stated. “We listened and we made changes. project, which will maintain the the public hearing over the plan. called on the commissioners to deny Members of both commissions We won’t make everybody happy, front of the venerable building that Resident Linda Stolow questioned the variances, as the renovation plan had few questions regarding the but we’ll get close.” N

its formation of sub-committees ing Committee and the R-7A Parks ALAMO MAC that don’t have MAC members on and Recreation Committee and fold Continued from Page 5 them,” he said. He called on the them into the new MAC. while giving residents a means of Board of Supervisors to adopt lan- After the approval, Mike Gibson having their voices heard. guage to allow for the council to said that he continues to have res- “I am very confident that Su- have sub-committees before ap- ervations about the incoming MAC, pervisor Piepho will pick a diverse proving the resolution. but he intends to move forward as group of people for the advisory Another AIA member, Roger the new council is appointed. council,” she said. Smith, cautioned that taking away “We’ve got to make it work,” he Others in attendance were doubt- those committees and putting their said. “I don’t know how this is all ful that the seven-member board responsibilities under the MAC going to fall out. Over time we’ll would have the time or the energy could have a detrimental affect on see how things evolve.” to take on the workload currently the community. With the MAC approved, the being shared by groups like P2B, “The community has grown ac- application process for the seven R7A, Zone 36 and the Alamo Im- customed to a high level of service member board will begin imme- provement Association (AIA). and access,” Smith stated. “It is not diately. Supervisor Piepho’s Chief “I don’t believe that an appointed possible for a limited number of of Staff Tomi Van de Brooke said MAC can meet our needs as well people to do all the work of these applications can be found online as the groups that have been doing sub-committees.” or in Piepho’s Danville office. Van it already,” said Sandra Fink. She Supervisors debated the issue for de Brooke also provided applica- pointed to the efforts of the AIA, a several minutes. Supervisor John tions at the Aug. 13 meeting of watchdog group whose member- Goia addressed the opponents of the Alamo Community Council. ship is open to anyone in Alamo, the MAC. “Change is never easy, Piepho’s office confirmed that they over the past 50 years to serve the but I agree with Supervisor Piepho have already received some com- Alamo community, saying that it is that the MAC is a positive step,” he pleted applications. not easily replaceable. offered. Applicants will have until Sept. Mike Gibson, a member of AIA, Goia said that the work being 15. Then Supervisor Piepho will agreed that it would be difficult for done by the AIA could be a com- compile a list of nominations that a MAC to duplicate the hours of plement to that done by the MAC. must be approved by the Board of work put in by the various groups. The board gave its unanimous Supervisors. Van de Brooke said He also expressed concern over approval to the MAC. As part of that she is expecting that the mem- the fact that the MAC would not the same discussion, the board ap- bers of the MAC could be approved be able to divide that workload by proved two subsidiary resolutions by the end of September with the creating sub-committees. that would take the duties of the new council holding its first meet- “Current MAC policy prohib- Zone 36 Lighting and Landscap- ing in early October. N

“I would move slowly,” Cameron around the declining workload SRV PLANNING suggested. “I would think you’d want coupled with the need to stream- Continued from Page 5 to leave a planning agency in place line county government. an Oct. 6 sunset date, unless the for an unspecified amount of time.” District 2 Supervisor Gayle DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI board approved an extension. Former County Supervisor Eric Uilkema said she understands how Kutsuris said that both the Hazeltine addressed the board, say- a community may want “their own” Old 1860s dress is new at museum County Planning Commission and ing that the time has come to allow planning commission, but the fact The winter dress from the 1860s that recently went on display at the Mu- the East County Regional Plan- the regional commissions to expire. remains that the situation in Contra seum of San Ramon Valley belonged to Martha Jane Boone, the sister of ning Commission recommended Hazeltine said that there are two Costa County is changing and so James O. and Willington Boone who came to California for good in 1865. allowing the sunset to take place San Ramon area representatives on must county government. James was Travis Boone’s grandfather. Martha Jane married James W. Ken- for both commissions due to the the County Planning Commission “Things change, times change dric and died in the San Ramon Valley in 1870. She is buried in the Alamo decreased workload. Several Alamo so there is local representation. He and I think the message we are Cemetery. This dress is partly machine made and partly handmade of wool residents as well as members of the added that the argument of leaving receiving is that governments need with nice details and carefully matched stripes and a bustle. Her family saved San Ramon Valley Regional Plan- Alamo as is no longer is effective. to change,” she said. the dress in a trunk for many years. ning Commission requested that it “The community of Alamo has had Supervisors voted 5-0 not to ex- The dress was donated to the museum by Marilyn Belleville, who is Martha be granted the extension. the chance on more than one occa- tend the sunset date for both com- Jane Boone’s great granddaughter. “She came with her daughter,” said museum Resident Michael Cameron said sion to take control and they’ve voted missions, with the proviso that they curator Beverly Lane. “They brought the dress and a Bible. She is going through that with the MAC just being estab- it down,” he stated. “It’s time to let the would craft a policy where meetings her old things and trying to locate them back where they used to be.” lished, it made more sense to keep the area planning commissions sunset.” of the Planning Commission dealing The dress is on display in the baggage room adjacent to the main exhibi- commission in order to see just how Supervisors discussed the issue, with local area issues would be held tion area. The current main exhibit is “Quilts: Tradition with a Twist,” run- the two would function together. with the conversation circling in those areas. N ning through Sept. 27. For more information visit www.museumsrv.org. Danville WeeklyÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊU Page 7 dynamics are well-known to our Why are some siblings close husbands, but only Diane and I and others unable to get along? share our childhood memories. Many factors seem to enter into The interesting thing is the dif- it, including personalities, life ferent takes we have on the same choices and how they relate to the DIABLO VIEWS incidents. And I think perhaps I other members of the family. For BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI enjoyed wearing the sister dresses Ava and Emma, being born one more than she did, since I was year apart plus both being girls, it How different from the nurturing tiny little baby, then growing big- younger. sounds to me like the foundation In the Gutierrez world of the last nine months. And ger and cuter by the moment: Ava My children are eight years for a lifelong best-friend relation- how utterly content and trusting under a towel, Ava with her Daddy, apart. How different it would ship in addition to a fun upbring- household, the she looked in her mother’s arms. Ava wearing a spunky hat, Ava in have been if they were just one ing. It was deja vu in a way because grandpa’s arms. year apart. They would have been Amory plans to return to work sister act begins one year ago I was seeing Ava at Before Amory began her mater- best friends. Or not. Pepe and in late November and then we will Kaiser. The real draw both times nity leave we talked about what Zoe always did enjoy each other’s begin to behold the chronicling of was their mom, Amory. Some life would be like in her household company. He had the advantages of the sister act. I can see it already: ittle Emma Gutierrez, 6 of you may have met Amory or with their two little girls, and being an only child for eight years. Big sister Ava holding the baby, pounds 10 ounces, was born heard her cheerful voice on the what it would be like for the girls. She had the advantages of having Emma. Both sitting for a formal Ljust a few weeks ago, on July phone when doing business with I think it will be a lot of fun for an older sibling, and it was handy portrait, Ava sitting up straight, 27, which is also the birthday of the Danville Weekly. She is the all four members of their family. for us, once Pepe was old enough, Emma still a little wobbly. How her older sister, Ava. Although the editorial assistant here, currently Hopefully Ava is too young to be to have a live-in babysitter for her. nice for our office to have two word “older” seems a bit strange to on maternity leave. She edits cal- truly jealous—Emma will be a fact But when Pepe went off to college, babies. use in this case because Ava only endar, handles travel photos, of life, and someone to play with Zoe was left at home, an only child Every employee comes to work just turned 1. obituaries and police logs, tracks and enjoy. And they’ll just be so at an age when maybe it isn’t so with special gifts and talents and a I met Emma at Kaiser ad agreements, helps those who darned cute together. much fun. Of course we’d often unique personality. Besides herself, Permanente Medical Center in telephone—and so much more. More importantly they can keep include her friends in our activi- Amory will bring in photos and Walnut Creek a few days later. It’s When Amory returned from each other company during their ties. Now they live on different stories of her two little girls. How such a joy to behold a baby who is maternity leave after Ava was born, childhood and throughout their sides of the world but they seem nice for all of us. There’s nothing only a couple of days old. We don’t her desk decor took on a new lives, facing their troubles together to come together as naturally as quite like an “office baby”—or usually see them out in public at theme. Whereas for the previous and enjoying their triumphs. No though they’d just left each other two—to keep things in perspec- that age. How special to watch as year there’d been a lovely picture one shares your world quite like yesterday. With e-mailing, instant tive. she peered around trying to make of her and her husband Martin in a sibling. My sister is five years messaging and inexpensive phone sense of the vast surroundings in their wedding finery, now we were older; we’ve both been married calls, it’s easy to keep in touch Dolores Fox Ciardelli can be e-mailed which she suddenly found herself. treated to photos of Ava, at first a for many years so our family casually. at [email protected].

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A dead bird found in Alamo Continue the lifestyle you love at about half the cost. tested positive for West Nile virus, it was announced Monday morning by the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District. Also test- ing positive were another dead bird from Brentwood and two groups of mosquitoes from Antioch. The Alamo bird, reported on July 21, was found near Serafix Road and Livorna Road. The Brentwood bird was reported on Aug. 4, the same day the virus-positive mos- quitoes were collected. Due to the high number of adult mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus in the area, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vec- tor Control District fogged Antioch and East Oakley by truck to control adult mosquitoes. “Our technicians continue to work diligently, especially in these areas where people may become infected from mosquitoes with the virus,” said Deborah Bass, spokeswoman for the District. “But, it’s important to remember that West Nile virus is endemic to Contra Costa County, and California for that matter, and to take the necessary precautions.” This report brings the total of West Nile virus-positive vectors this year in Contra Costa County Danville to 16 groups of mosquitoes and 15 dead birds. According to the state (925) 866-6164 health department’s Web site, there has been one human case of West 1901-F Camino Ramon Nile virus in the county this year, a 66-year-old woman. Residents are urged to wear mos- San Rafael: (415) 456-2765 San Mateo: (650) 577-8979 quito repellents with the ingredients Mountain View: (650) 964-7212 Saratoga: (408) 871-8890 DEET, Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eu- calyptus. The public is also reminded to report neglected swimming pools www.TheHomeConsignmentCenter.com or other water sources where mos- quitoes emerge. N Page 8ÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Perspective EDITORIALS, LETTERS, OPINIONS ABOUT ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY LETTERS Danville EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Lizards counteract solely to them—from the base- Weekly May they rest in peace Lyme ment, to the first floor to the second floor. Serving the communities Dear Editor: I am equally pleased to the of Alamo, Blackhawk, s we have noted in recent news stories, the construction As pointed out in the article attention paid to providing Diablo and Danville site for the new gymnasium at San Ramon Valley High July 17, “So sick from a tick,” dedicated space and accom- School has become more of an archeological dig as the black-legged ticks and Lyme modations to the seniors. Their A disease are common in Contra use of the building will also PUBLISHER remains of two dozen Native Americans have been exhumed, Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 and more are expected. Costa County. Western fence be enhanced by their exclusive lizards, also known as “blue areas, and meeting rooms dedi- EDITORIAL The discovery of human remains was first made July 8. Since belly” lizards, have an amazing cated to them. Editor then workers have used special tools to carefully unearth these ability. A protein in their blood It is clear that this build- Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 229 peoples from the past; they are estimated to have lived from as kills the bacterium that causes ing has served the community Staff Reporter Lyme disease. After an infected well, and it’s also clear that it Geoff Gillette, Ext. 234 recently as 250 years ago to as far back as 2,500 years. They were buried at depths as shallow as three feet and as deep as tick feeds on a fence lizard, it is nearing its limits of age. The Editorial Assistant no longer will transmit the dis- updated plumbing, electricity, Joe Hantos, Ext. 221 eight feet, indicating that this land was a burial ground over a ease if it bites a person. insulation and acoustics will be Contributors long span of time. At the Lindsay Wildlife fantastic upgrades. The beauti- Susan Astbury John A. Barry The remains are believed to be members of the Bay Miwok Museum hospital, we’ve seen ful building will be enhanced Don Colman tribe, who had a village near the site. The bodies are found bur- 21 western fence lizards in so many ways for everyone. Beverly Lane ied in small oval depressions, legs drawn up to the chest and brought to us in the past 18 It also appears that the new Jacqui Love Marshall months—many caught by cats main hall will also be divisible Chris Scott arms folded into their sides. This flexed arrangement is what we or stuck on sticky traps. With into spaces of three, allowing Chuck Herrmann know today as the fetal position. As details emerge, these people this lizard’s ability to help us multiple meetings and gather- Stan Wharton begin to come more alive to us, so to speak. We can begin to stay healthy, it’s important to ings. The four additional/new ART & PRODUCTION imagine those who cared for them arranging them gently into keep cats indoors and eliminate entrances on Prospect will be at Art Director what was assumed would be their final resting place. the use of sticky traps to save street level for ease of entrance, Rick Nobles, Ext. 117 these useful lizards. especially for those who have Designers Archaeological technicians are documenting the remains, Susan Heckly difficulties with the stairs— Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 which will be studied before they are prepared for reburial in Wildlife Rehabilitation Director, veterans, seniors and residents Eileen Lubow, Ext. 114 the Ohlones Indian Cemetery in Fremont. A Native American Lindsay Wildlife Museum alike. Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 120 It looks to me like the Town Marcus Woodworth, Ext. 120 representative has been named by the Native American Heritage Commission to oversee the removal of the remains and their re- New Veterans Hall has done a stellar job of retain- ADVERTISING ing the historic portions of the Advertising Sales Manager interment. is amazing building and maximizing use Mary Hantos, Ext. 222 The high school gymnasium that was torn down in June was Dear Editor: of the footprint to design excel- Account Executives built in 1939. During the ensuing 70 years this was the site of I recently had the opportu- lent plans, including develop- Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 232 nity to review the latest set of ing beautiful landscaping all Barbara Lindsey, Ext. 226 countless athletic games, rallies, performances and other fun ac- tivities, oblivious to the burial ground below. After the remains Plans for the Veterans Memorial around. Inside Sales Building. They look superb! I Congratulations and thank Karen Klein, Ext. 122 have been moved to a more peaceful spot, it is important for was amazed at the detail and you to everyone who worked Real Estate Sales us to honor their years under the ground at the high school. attention paid to the expansion so diligently on this venture. Nancy Taresh, Ext. 110 Perhaps a plaque or some other kind of commemorative can of the building, for the veter- Linda Schardt Ad Services ans and for the community. San Ramon Trina Cannon, Ext. 130 mark the spot so we can pause a moment to remember those who lived and died in the Valley before us—and the discovery The veterans will have huge BUSINESS amounts of space dedicated Business Associate of their remains in 2009. 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like to thank the entire staff at He was the beloved husband granddaughter, and one great- daughter, Muriel; a great-niece, a the V.A. Clinic in Martinez for the for 49 years of Jeanne Knowles grandson. step-grandson, and many friends. OBITUARIES excellent care given to him. Also, Regan; father of five children, Mi- Memorial contributions may be A private celebration of her life a big “thank you” goes out to his chael, Jim, Pat, Mary Lou, Teresa; made to Hospice of the East Bay, was held at the family home Aug. 9. Terry Allan Jennings many friends who have been so and had nine-grandchildren. 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill thoughtful throughout the years A funeral Mass was held July 94523. Ellen Jane O’Connell Terry Allan Jennings, a resident and especially to Pat Morgan for 31 at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church of Danville, died June 2 at the age his many years of kindness and in Danville. Donations may be Margaret Copeland Ellen Jane O’Connell, a resident of 70. caring. made to Wounded Warrior www. of Danville, died in her late 80s. He was born in Oakland on A private service is being held woundedwarriorproject.org. (Pearson) Born in 1921, in Emeryville, Aug. 3, 1938. The family moved Wednesday, Aug. 19. Margaret (Pearson) Copeland, a she was a graduate of Emery to Danville in 1955. He gradu- Herbert J. Texeira resident of Danville, died Aug. 3 High School. She worked as a ated from San Ramon Valley High Francis J. Regan at the age of 68. keypunch operator for 30 years School in 1957. Herbert J. Texeira, a resident of She was born Feb. 1, 1941, the in private business and at the He then joined Francis J. Regan, a resident of Danville, died July 27 at the age first of two daughters of Andy Oakland Naval Supply and at UC the U.S. Navy Danville, died July 26 at the age of 93. and Bella Black in Corby, Eng- Berkeley. She moved to Danville and served from of 73. He was born March 2, 1916, in land. In 1964 she came to the after the devastating Oakland fire, October 1957 He was born Oct. 27, 1935, in Waihee, Maui, Hawaii. At a very United States and remained here which destroyed not only her to September Auburn, N.Y. He graduated from young age, he came to Oakland the rest of her life. Early on home but everything she owned. 1963. During Duquesne University in Pitts- and was raised by his grandpar- she became an escrow officer for She was injured and required this time, he burgh, Pa. He went on to become ents. He was a veteran of World a title company and eventually surgery and never really recov- was stationed in an officer in the U.S. Navy. He War II and a Purple Heart recipi- opened an office as the manager ered from the loss. It brought Puerto Rico and served as a Lt. Commander on the ent, having served as a sergeant for Placer Title Co. in Danville, in back painful memories of the Florida. Upon USS Oriskany during the Vietnam in the infantry in the ETO in 1986. She worked for PTC until loss of her husband and son and receiving his discharge papers, War and was the recipient of Germany and commended for his her retirement in 2006. While was worse because she no longer he returned to Danville where he the Navy Commendation Medal sharpshooting rifle skills. He was there, she earned the nickname of had her favorite things around to was employed by the Lawrence among other honors. He was a a Knights of Columbus member “Queenie” and “Her Royal High- comfort her. She especially missed Livermore National Laboratory devout Catholic and active mem- for 30 years and was a Grand ness.” On Oct. 5, 2005, she mar- the beautiful wedding gifts she so and then with M.B. Associates ber in the Knights of Columbus Knight of the local council. He ried her long-time companion, proudly displayed in her home. in San Ramon. He worked as a at St. Isidore Church in Danville. was also a member of an organi- Jim Copeland. During the past She eventually purchased new bartender part time in Danville, a In recent years he worked as a zation for Army veterans known three years, she fought a reoccur- things and her new home became local cable company, and two gas financial advisor for FSC Securi- as the “Ozarks” and proudly wore rence of her battle with cancer, as comfortable as her home in stations also located in Danville. ties. He was one to never miss a the hat with its emblem for many which she was determined, but Oakland. She was especially de- He retired in 2001. grandchild’s soccer game, basket- years. ultimately unable, to win. voted to family and having fun, He leaves behind one son, ball game or band performance. He is survived by Saraphina, his She is survived by her lov- and she enjoyed her last cocktail Mark; a sister, Nona; two brothers, Besides his family, he enjoyed the dear wife of 66 years; two daugh- ing husband, Jim; sister, Isabelle; the day before she died. Chuck and Ronnie; five nephews outdoors, especially the beauty ters, Priscilla Buchman (Bob) nieces, Diane and Candice; step- and one niece. The family would and solitude of Lake Tahoe. and Marcella Miranda (Ken); one sons, Michael and David; step- See OBITUARIES on Page 11 ONLY IN ALAMO ALAMO SHADES & SHUTTERS Complimentary Design Consultation and Free Installation UÊ->ià UʘÃÌ>>̈œ˜ We carry the very best products for the trendy modern kids: toys, clothing, accessories, UÊ,i«>ˆÀà and gifts for all ages (birth to age 11). Made in USA and ORGANIC items carried here. UÊœÜiÃÌÊ*ÀˆVià any regular priced item. 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OBITUARIES POLICE REPORT Continued from Page 10 POLICE BULLETIN The following information is ■ Auto burglary on El Cerro She was preceded in death by her provided by the Danville Police Blvd. at 9:47 a.m. beloved husband of 35 years, Pat; Alamo resident attacked, car stolen Department. ■ Auto burglary on Dolphin Dr. and her adored son Paddy. She is at 11:36 a.m. survived by her daughter Maureen, Deputies from the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department are Sunday, Aug. 2 ■ Petty theft on Hartz Ave. at sisters Isabelle and Colleen (David), investigating a home break-in in Alamo on Monday, in which a ■ Warrant service, arrest, on San 2:17 p.m. niece Kathy (Don) and sons Josh resident was attacked and her vehicle stolen. Ramon Valley Blvd. at 7:00 a.m. ■ Accident, property damage, and Michael; niece Linda (Richard) Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jimmy Lee said that around ■ Music disturbance on Fostoria and son Richard; niece Carleen, noon the victim was working in her yard in the first block of Circle at 1:17 p.m. on Del Amigo Rd. at 3:23 p.m. ■ Reckless driving on nephew Bill, Kari Hartmann and Jennifer Lane when she saw a suspicious vehicle occupied by ■ Misdemeanor battery on La Jennifer Guiol and family. two men. Later her dogs began barking in the back yard of the Gonda Way at 3:13 p.m. Greenbrook Dr. and Rock Island Circle at 4:31 p.m. Family and friends are invited home. ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on ■ to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 Lee said the victim entered the home and confronted a Fostoria Way at 5:40 p.m. Auto burglary on Dolphin Dr. a.m., Friday, Aug. 14, at St. Isidore suspect. The suspect attacked the woman, choking her un- at 5:07 p.m. Catholic Church in Danville. A conscious. The victim told police that when she woke up she Monday, Aug. 3 ■ Grand theft on Danville Blvd. reception will follow at Rubicon noticed her car, a 2004 Lexus SUV, was missing. ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on at 9:36 p.m. Clubhouse. Private interment at St. She contacted police and deputies set up a perimeter around Mission Place at 12:40 p.m. ■ Vandalism on Brookside Dr. at Mary’s Cemetery in Oakland. the area. A K-9 unit was brought in to locate any suspect or ■ Abandoned vehicle on Esther 10:03 p.m. suspects. No individuals were located, however the woman’s Lane at 3:22 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 vehicle was located half a mile away. ■ Animal cruelty on Camino ■ Emergency medical crews checked over the woman, who Tassajara at 3:33 p.m. Promiscuous shooting on ‘My friend gave me a Dolphin Dr. at 5:36 a.m. suffered only minor injuries in the incident. Investigators are ■ Grand theft on Santa Clara ■ heads up on this...’ continuing to look for any clues that might lead to the suspect Place at 4:10 p.m. Promiscuous shooting on El Cerro Blvd. at 5:36 a.m. in the case. ■ Misdemeanor DUI on Cameo ■ Promiscuous shooting on El READ MORE/COMMENT “We’ve committed a large number of resources to this,” Lee Dr. and Pulido Rd. at 9:48 p.m. ¦ said. “We had the crime lab out at the scene all afternoon and Cerro Blvd. and El Cerro Ct. at ■ Threats disturbance on 5:38 a.m. we are hoping that they will generate some leads for us.” Ambience Way at 11:01 p.m. While the woman saw two men in the vehicle she saw in her ■ Accident, fire, on Sycamore ■ Noise disturbance on Tuscany Valley Rd. and Tunbridge Rd. at Town neighborhood, only one suspect was seen in the home. Lee said Way at 11:12 p.m. the suspect has been described as a male Hispanic, 20-30 year 6:25 a.m. Square of age, approximately 5 feet 8 inches, with long hair and a mus- Tuesday, Aug. 4 ■ Petty theft on Montair Dr. at 9:27 a.m. tache. The suspect was reported to be wearing a white T-shirt, ■ Vandalism on San Ramon Forum dark pants and work boots. The suspect vehicle as possibly a Valley Blvd. at 5:55 a.m. ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Fountain Springs Circle at 1980s gold Camry. ■ Vandalism on La Gonda Way 10:10 a.m. Any person seeing a person matching that description is at 7:41 a.m. ■ Fight disturbance on Crow urged to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 646-2441. ■ Vandalism on Railroad Ave. at 8:37 a.m. Canyon Rd. at 5:30 p.m. –Geoff Gillette ■ Auto burglary on El Cerro Blvd. at 9:05 a.m.

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P The Fire District has purchased this Alamo property at 2100 Stone Valley Road at the corner of Miranda Avenue to rebuild Station 32, currently located one-half mile west on Stone Valley Road.

Above: Ed and Nanci Wolske point out the boundary of their property in Stone Valley Creek, which runs through their land and that of the adjoining properties. They fear that construc- tion of a large building next door will impact the natural habitat. Right: neighbors gather in the Wolskes’ yard to look at the lot next door that was purchased by the Fire District for a new Station 32. They say the facility will lower their property values, although Fire Chief Richard Price maintains that the station will not be a worse neighbor than two homes on the property, which was another option. Page 12ÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly STORY

FIRE STATION Continued from Page 1 Walnut Creek Detail area its budget, reported Chief Price, which is Alamo being dealt with across departments. But, 680 Livorna Rd. STATION 33 he noted, the old Station 32 will be sold Danville Blvd. 680 SERVICE AREA as will Fire District property at Hemme Dublin Avenue, which should account for half 580 Miranda Ave. of the money needed for the new station. The district has also applied for $2.5 mil- lion in federal stimulus funds. Round Hill The original Station 32, built in Country Club 1958, had 2,547 square feet of living STATION 32 space and 1,190 square feet for fire SERVICE AREA Station 32 Stone Valley Rd. engines and equipment. Fifty years ago, when Alamo’s population was 1,700, it housed one firefighter, with the volun- teer brigade responding to calls. Proposed site for new Station 32 Station 32 began to provide ambu- lance services in the 1970s, said As- This architect’s rendering shows how the new fire station would look from Stone Valley Road. Rd. Valley Green sistant Fire Chief Steve Hart, who is in Station 33 charge of planning future growth. Now it houses two fire companies, six fire- El Cerro Blvd. fighters, two engines, an ambulance and another engine primarily used for grass Diablo Rd. and brush fires. “We’ve remodeled it twice,” Hart said. “In 1991 was the last major remodel.” Eight hundred feet have been added. RENDERING COURTESY SRV FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Station 32 is the smallest and the old- est of the 10 fire stations in the district. While recent growth has been in the Environmental Quality Act, basically do is soundproof our house.” of dorm rooms and apparatus that are southern end of the district, Price noted development standards.” Bob Deiss of ATI Architects & Engi- present on the site. It has requirements that Alamo residents also pay property After the application is deemed com- neers in Danville, who is the architect for staff onsite with adjacent facilities, taxes, which provide 96.5 percent of the plete and reviewed for compliance, of record on this project, said vibrations dining, exercise rooms, to accommodate annual $51.5 million district funding, Hernandez said, it will receive an en- will not be a problem. staff requirements and needs. and they should have a modern facility. vironment review, a staff report will be “A fire truck doesn’t vibrate any more “Then there are physical support The district considered several options written, and it will be scheduled to go than a small delivery truck,” he said. spaces,” he continued. “Janitor closets, to serve Alamo. One plan called for two before a county Zoning Administrator. “They are all on rubber tires. And the offices, areas to greet the public. All of stations in different parts of the unincor- If the administrator gives the project doors are quiet.” those things together work to develop porated area. Implementing this strat- the go-ahead but someone appeals it, He noted that the location is already the overall building size.” egy, the district purchased property on the project will go before the County noisy, especially during heavy traffic times The former owner built up the land Danville Boulevard at Hemme Avenue in Planning Commission. If its decision is on Stone Valley Road and with vehicles on the property to place the house on a December 2005 for $925,000, and began appealed, the project would go before stopping at the lights at Miranda Avenue. rise, but this bump will be lowered, said to look for a site on Livorna Road. the County Board of Supervisors. “We are going to build sound walls Deiss, and the grade of the floor will be When this did not pan out, the dis- Tiffany and Dan Haller moved from along Stone Valley and along Miranda,” approximately 12 feet below the grade trict began to focus on the current Sta- San Carlos to Alamo a year and a Deiss said, “with berming up against the of the current building. The station will tion 32 location, planning to tear down half ago when they found the perfect sound walls ... the site development will be one story, screened with vegetation the outdated station and replace it. This six-bedroom, four-bath home for their actually cut the amount of noise.” and an attractive sound wall. Per the was less than ideal, said Price, because young family on Megan Court. They Chief Price pointed out that the for- back neighbor’s request, the driveway the site is hemmed in by a hillside at said they were distraught to learn that mer owner was attempting to sell the will be on the Stone Valley Road side. the rear of the lot and Stone Valley Road the lot behind them was purchased by property as two parcels. Vehicles will enter on Stone Valley Road in front. Also, the site is too small for a the Fire District for a new station. “Neighbors aren’t silent,” Price said. and exit on Miranda. drive-through bay. “We would never, ever have bought “You can have neighbors with teens giv- “We’re at the conceptual design of the “Any time you’re backing up or stop- behind a fire station,” said Tiffany Haller. ing parties, or Harleys. Megan Court has project,” said Deiss. “The whole purpose PHOTOS BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI ping traffic, it is not good,” said Price. “We asked our real estate agent, ‘What leaf blowers. Two houses would have is to develop the design as you go along, “You can’t see west because the road do we do?’ They all told us, ‘You’ll lose made much more noise.” to lay out the floor areas and room rela- curves. The crews nose out, and traffic from 10-15 percent on your home.’ “People always compare it to an tionships, and develop the building from is very fast. This takes 30 seconds lon- If we had to sell, we would lose from empty lot,” he added. “We’re an out- the inside out. Things are fluid until we ger and is a safety issue.” $150,000-$200,000.” standing neighbor. We’re going to put get further along in the project.” The plan was to relocate the firefighters Alamo Realtor Nancy Combs agreed in a first-rate beautiful facility.” As the design inches toward comple- and equipment to Stone Valley Middle that the fire station would impact the The neighbors also worry about envi- tion, he said, it becomes more func- School while construction was under way. sale of homes in the area. ronmental impacts to Stone Valley Creek tional and cost efficient, better for both This temporary move would have cost “You’re going to limit your market in because they said there were plans to sink the client and the public. $750,000, said Price. Then fire crews terms of people who would be willing a retaining wall deep into the ground. As for the location, Deiss stated that spotted the 4-bedroom, 2-bath home for to live next to a fire station,” she said. “That was never in the plans,” said Ar- fire stations need to go in residential sale on Miranda and Stone Valley Road in It will affect the price in a down market chitect Deiss. “We were looking at putting neighborhoods. “They need to be where December and alerted fire officials who and in an up market, she noted. in a short retaining wall, one foot high and the action is,” he said. “We’ve done quickly made an offer of $1.2 million to The Hallers’ first impulse was to put a foot or two into the ground.” urban type stations as well as suburban; M. Poustinchian. the house on the market, said Tiffany, but This wall is no longer in the plans. fire stations need to fit into the neigh- “We went to the San Ramon Valley they decided to wait just in case some- Neighbors also fear that the Fire borhood they serve to keep the time of Planning Commission to make sure there how it does not get built. Meanwhile they District will be able to obtain a variance response down.” were no zoning issues with the General are working with the fire department to and not have to honor the setback from The station will fit in with the design Plan and zoning district, then we pur- mitigate the impacts of the new station for the creek observed by the homes along of the adjacent homes on Stone Valley chased it,” recalled Price. This “manda- their sake or for future owners. Stone Valley Road. Road, he added, in keeping with the tory referral” is needed whenever a public They had a study done by Wilson, “The 50-foot setback will definitely policy of the Fire District that stations agency acquires a piece of land. Ihrig & Associates, acoustical and vi- be enforced,” said civil engineer Mon- blend in with the community to en- When the neighbors heard about bration consultants, which was paid for ish Sen of the county Public Works hance the overall aesthetics. the purchase, they contacted District by the Fire District. Principal Pablo A. Department. “The question is whether “We try to go with the lightest footprint 3 County Supervisor Mary N. Piepho’s Daroux listed noise sources, including additional setback is required.” possible,” said Price. “We’re talking to the office but were told that because it was fire engines idling for long periods, rev- Deiss said that they moved the build- county every day—Public Works, Plan- in the early planning stages, they should ving up repeatedly, their sirens, horns ing farther to the south to accommodate ning. A lot of agencies have to sign off on take it up with the fire department. and backup alarms; building mechani- the setback and that the size has been it.” The Fire District submitted its appli- cal support systems; the garage doors reduced by a few hundred square feet “We’ve done everything we can to cation in June to the county Department opening and closing; and conversations from the plans for 9,800 square feet. mitigate concerns, to study what could of Conservation and Development, said when personnel gathered outdoors. “A fire station is a building that is be done. We offered to pay for fencing. project planner Ruben Hernandez. “We “The acoustical engineer came up with functionally driven,” explained Deiss, We want to have a good relationship,” are currently processing it,” he said. suggestions but said some of the low who has designed many such facilities, he added. “Let’s say it does affect prop- “That means verifying compliance with vibrations are hard to get rid of,” said Tif- including Station 36 on Camino Tas- erty values—do you sacrifice the well- zoning, compliance with the California fany Haller. “He said the best thing we can sajara and Lusitano. “It has a number being of the community?” N Danville WeeklyÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊU Page 13 Living PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY WHEN IN ROME Things look different to Danville teen after her European adventure

BY MEL ROSENBERG

went to Europe. It sounds weird just say- ing it as simply as that. It seems almost like I’m trying to Idownplay the experience, or even make an attempt to diminish it into something much less than it actual- ly was. But going to Europe became much more than just a trip. What’s weird is that nowadays it seems like everyone around here my age is going to Europe. It’s not even that special but just another frivolous thing to do during your summer vacation. I think it is sad that going to completely different countries doesn’t have the same impact on teens that it once did. My Grandma, my older cousin Melissa and I have been planning this trip for more than a year in celebration of Melissa’s high school graduation this year, and my gradu- ation next spring from Monte Vista. It’s taken that long for my Grandma to find what she dubbed as the “right itinerary.” As I first glanced upon the list, I didn’t so much see the places as I did the dates we would be away. Two weeks!? It seemed like a lifetime on a social calendar when I thought of all that I would miss. My cousin reacted the same way. My Grandma instantly saw our skepticism. She sat down both of our anxious selves and gave us seri- ous looks. “I just want you two to get some- thing out of this,” she said. “I don’t PHOTOS COURTESY MEL ROSENBERG care if you like the tours or think Mel Rosenberg (right) and her cousin, Melissa Brymner, pause near the Spanish Steps while on holiday in Rome. Their grandmother took the girls to Europe in it’s dirty or anything else like that. celebration of their high school graduations. I just want you two to come back seeing the world a little differently As I stood there surrounded by my than you did before.” “ Hmm. To me that sounded like family, I realized my Grandma had been she not only wanted us to go to Europe for two weeks, but she also right all along. I did feel different. wanted us to come back having had ” some sort of epiphany or something. Mel Rosenberg, Well, I had my own agenda. who traveled to Europe with her Grandma and cousin “I just want to fit in, you know?” I told my cousin on the plane. “I don’t want anyone in Rome to in Rome just felt right, like I fit in, Even as I stood there in the crowd- know I’m a tourist. I want them to no matter how I dressed or acted. ed airport, I felt more confident, see me and be like, ‘Hey look! A fel- Before I knew it, we were back more comfortable with myself. And low Roman.’” But she just laughed home, claiming our luggage and I honestly don’t care how cheesy that at my innocent enthusiasm as I reminiscing about our 14-day ex- sounds because I think that’s all that spent the remaining hours mentally cursion that hadn’t felt like two matters. No one else might notice a going through all the clothes I had weeks at all. As I stood there sur- change in the way I look or act, but packed trying to decide whether or Mel, Melissa, their grandmother, Diane Rosenberg, and their distant cousin, rounded by my family for the first I can. Going to Europe shouldn’t be not they were “European” enough. Josh Kanner, enjoy lunch at a café in Rome. time in weeks, I realized with a about just going to Europe. It should A day later, as I stood in the smile that my Grandma had been be about realizing that the only social core center of the Piazza Navo- right all along. I did feel different. calendars you should be concerned na in Rome, I couldn’t honestly hand in hand jabbering on in more and blood and fear than I would I felt more mature and as if the with are your own. It should be have cared less what I was wearing languages than I could process. I ever be able to imagine; and with mound of college information sit- about coming home and seeing the (gasp!); I was much more con- was much less concerned with my- its Sistine Chapel, that had taken ting on my desk at home were no world a tad differently than you did cerned with the way the Fontana self than I was with, well, Rome. four long years and one very reluc- longer frightening, but somewhat before. Going to another country dei Quattro Fiumi’s water blasted Our trip cruised us on to seven tant painter to complete, continued intriguing. I felt more cultured, as shouldn’t be about fitting in with the into a majestic arch, how the vari- other cities: Florence, Monaco, Bar- to strongly hold its place at the top if being in a new country had made Romans, it should be about fitting in ous painters magically sketched celona, Mallorca, Tunis, Sicily and of the list as my most favorite stop. me aware of the diversity of living with yourself. and mixed their colors, and the Naples. But still, Rome, with its It’s not like all the other places that others had adapted throughout Maybe I did have that epiphany way love-struck couples walked Coliseum, holding more history weren’t equally amazing, but being their history and across the globe. after all. N Page 14ÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly LIVING Recipe Jacqui’s Garlic Bread (1 loaf) EPICURE 1 quality baguette BY JACQUI LOVE MARSHALL 2-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup melted butter Garlic poultices were used on the Garlic: The wounds of World War II soldiers 2 Tbsp grated parmesan when antibiotics were scarce. Re- Freshly ground black pepper Mystical Food cent studies have not effectively isolated alliin, allicin and ajoene— 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, love garlic and it gets taken for the compounds in garlic with the then on the diagonal into 2-inch slices. granted so often. Garlic (allium highest health benefits—so some 2. 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Danville WeeklyÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊU Page 15 LIVING OF NOTE PRESENTING THE PAST BY BEVERLY LANE New president for trywide Home Loans, Union Security Mason-McDuffie Mortgage and ITT Financial. Marilyn J. Richardson of Danville McNerney honors was promoted to president and chief executive officer of Mason- Danville students McDuffie Mortgage Corp., effective U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney recently June 22. She has welcomed students from the 11th served as chief Congressional District to Washing- operating offi- ton, D.C., to receive Congressio- cer and execu- nal Gold Medal Awards. Two of the tive vice presi- gold medal recipients, Kristen and dent in charge Stephanie Glass, are from Danville. of day-to-day Each student dedicated many hours operations since to volunteering, personal develop- Mason-McDuffie ment and physical fitness in order to was founded in achieve their gold medals. Marilyn J. January 2005. Kristen Glass completed more Richardson She takes over than 650 volunteer hours through from Herb Task- “Make It or Break It,” a nonprofit er who will serve as chairman of group she co-founded with her sis- the corporation. ter, dedicated to educating children “Marilyn has guided Mason- and teenagers about the impor- McDuffie to month-after-month of tance of bone health. She also plays record production, both in terms competitive tennis and sings. of the number of loans and the Stephanie Glass completed more dollar volume. Through her leader- than 600 volunteer hours working ship, we’ve established a niche in for Children’s Hospital Oakland the market where loan officers and Research Institute and educating their clients know we can deliver young children about the impor- speedy turn-around and quality tance of bone health through “Make service,’’ Tasker said. It or Break It.” She also plays com- In 1972 Richardson served as op- petitive tennis and serves as a class erations manager for Mason-McDuff- representative at her high school. MUSEUM OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY ie Financial and became the first The U.S. Congressional Awards The original St. Isidore Church, at the corner of Hartz Avenue and Linda Mesa, dedicated in 1912, later had a taller woman partner in 1979. She has are for young Americans, ages 14-23, bell tower added as well as white siding. since successfully worked in opera- who set goals in four program areas: tions for several mortgage companies Volunteer Public Service, Personal in the Bay Area including RBC Mort- Development, Physical Fitness and When Vista Grande opened in September, 1960, gage, Zino Mortgage Group, Coun- Expedition/Exploration. St. Isidore’s builds most of the students went to that school. The boundary line for Montair and Vista Grande was a new church, Part 2 Danville Boulevard. Marhenke was the first principal for Vista Grande and recalled students cutting across he original St. Isidore’s Church served the open fields down Bobbi Lane to school. The freeway community faithfully for over 50 years. The was not built from Walnut Creek to Danville until Tchurch building itself evolved, adding a taller 1964. bell tower and white siding. Father Henry Plunkett By 1961 the new St. Isidore Church and rectory came in 1952 and watched as the church member- were completed and, in May of 1962, the church ship grew too large for the facilities. was blessed. The old church and rectory was razed Columnist and teacher Al Gentile was active in in 1963, to some tears. Fritz Fereira, whose grand- the Holy Name Society at the church. In one of his mother had so faithfully tended the church, handled columns he recalled Father Plunkett’s plans for ex- the land’s sale. pansion. “I remember well the night Father Plunkett As the congregation grew, additional improve- told all of us in the Holy Name Society his plans for ments were needed. In early 1978 the Msgr. Julius the future. He invited us all to have dinner with him Benson Community Center was completed. The at the Danville Hotel and, in his after-dinner speech, next year, with the parish population reaching he told us that he had purchased the land on which 2,400, St. Joan of Arc Parish was established. In the church and school now stands (in 1956). And 1994 the diocese decided to improve the facilities then he lowered the boom: ‘All you have to do now, instead of creating yet another parish when the par- gentlemen,’ he said, ‘is to spread yourselves through ish census reached 3,600. Danville, San Ramon and Alamo and go out and get Today La Gonda Avenue has St. Isidore Catholic enough pledge money to raise a good home for our buildings on both sides of the street. It has expanded patron saint, Isidore!’ to include more classrooms, administrative buildings “ ‘I’m tired of me old house, I’m very much look- and a double gymnasium, the Rettig Activities Center, ing forward to me new house,’ Father Plunkett said Kids Konnection for baby and child care, and a Youth with a pronounced Irish brogue. The old Irishman Center with activities and meeting space. had a remarkable sense of humor, and that’s the Local drivers all notice the creamy white statue of truth. Ask anybody who was there at the time.” St. Isidore the Farmer on La Gonda, erected in 1985 The new buildings moved quickly. First the on the 75th anniversary of the parish and dedi- school was completed in 1958, designed by Jack cated to the memory of Msgr. Julius Bensen. Msgr. BOB CHACE Buchter, A.I.A., of Lafayette and assisted by James Bensen was recognized as the builder of the church, Crossen of Danville. The contractor was George school and rectory on La Gonda Way where he was Recognizing Discovery contributions Hanson of San Leandro. The school was eventu- pastor from 1959 to 1978. Danville Rotary awarded Thom Martin (left) Rotarian of the Year at a re- ally conducted by the Sisters of the Third Order of From a little country parish, to a thriving 21st- cent end-of-year awards luncheon. Outgoing President Bob Gibbs presented St. Francis and a convent with chapel was situated century one, St. Isidore’s has been blessed by ener- the award to Martin for “his outstanding contributions to Rotary and to our adjacent to the church. It was formally dedicated in getic pastors, diverse programs and generations of community.” Martin, who is executive director of the Discovery Counseling 1963. faithful parishioners. Congratulations are in order Center, was recognized for his commitment to supporting many youth oriented Since the Sisters were not ready to open the for its Centennial. programs and organizations in the San Ramon Valley including the Challeng- school in 1958, the rooms were rented for public ers Baseball Jamboree, Interact and Del Amigo High School. Martin was also school classes from 1958-60. The Danville School Beverly Lane is curator of the Museum of the San instrumental in raising more than $10,000 in donations for Danville Rotary’s District was overcrowded and scheduling double Ramon Valley and co-author of “San Ramon Valley: Youth Impact Fund. sessions. Bruce Marhenke recalls that Montair Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon” and “Vintage Dan- Lawson Bill has been inducted as the new chairman of the board for Discovery, School opened in 1958 and four classes, dubbed the ville: 150 Years of Memories.” Sources: SRV Times, which has been a community-based nonprofit organization for more than 35 “Montair Annex” were conducted at St. Isidore’s for From Here and there, by Al Gentile, April 3, 1999; mu- years, providing the greater San Ramon Valley Community with affordable and the next two years. They also had an office that the seum archives, Jubilee programs, St. Isidore Church Web high quality mental health services. Call the center at 837-0505. teachers shared. site, Walnut Creek Courier-Journals, Valley Pioneers Page 16ÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊUÊDanville 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. 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Crow Canyon Country Club Sea Lions won the Valley Swim Association League championships for the third year in a row. Eight of the 22 new records were set by CCCC swimmers. 10’s take State championship The Danville Little League 10-year-old All Star team won the Northern California State championship following their Sectional 3 championship. The Danville 10’s Crow Canyon Sea Lions went 8 and 1 in these two tourneys beating Niles Centerville-Fremont, Hillsborough, Mt. Eden-Hayward, Alameda, Land Park-Sacramento, River Park-Fresno and Santa Clara West. There were about 400 teams competing for this championship. Team continue winning legacy photo shows Coach Brent Bowman and Manager Mark Dawson, (back row, l-r) Ma- son Banks, Jack Morgan, Ryan Mladinich, Nick Venezia, Kyle Batza, Cole DeFlores, Team wins third consecutive Nathan Roberto, (middle) Nolan Bartnick, Chris Lonestar, Ryan Bowman, Jared swimming championship Dawson and (front) Darroch Koel. BY MIKE MAHONEY For the third year in a row, the Crow Canyon Country Club Sea Lions came out on top at the Val- ley Swim Association League championships, held Aug. 1-2 at the Pleasanton Aquatics Center. The Valley Swim Association has nine Danville teams, including Club Sport San Ramon. This year the Sea Lions scored a whopping 2,521 points to win their third consecutive title. This was a memorable year for the Sea Lions. Not only were eight of the 22 total new records set by CCCC swimmers, but also because the win came under new team leadership. Former assistant coach Jake Schroeder stepped up to fill the shoes of Dan Cottam, who moved into a new role at CCCC as aquatics director. Assisting Jake this year was new coach Rachel Ridgeway. Both are accomplished swimmers and leaders. “Going into this year I knew we would have to really focus and bring a lot of energy into the cham- pionships to make it a 3-pete. All the kids did just that,” said Schroeder. Kids competed in age groups ranging from 4 to 18 years old in each of the seven events, except for the Individual Medley, which starts at the 7-8 age group. “This is an extremely tough league with many Coaches Rachel Ridgeway and Jake Schroeder dis- strong teams,” said coach Ridgeway after the meet. play the trophy won for the third year in a row by “It was up to every age group to score points in the Crow Canyon Country Club Sea Lions at the Valley Swim Association League championships. order for us to capture the win. It was a close meet all the way to the end.” One of the most exciting events of the day may 11’s win State with final game score have been the parent/coaches relays. Although they are not scored, bragging rights abound and drive Final results for the of 7-1 each team to put forth their best effort. This year VSA Championships After In a long struggle through three tournaments, Danville’s 11-year-old boys took Crow Canyon swept all three relays, keeping up the the Northern California Title recently in Rocklin. Danville outscored their opponents winning tradition established over the weekend. Place Team Points: 39-15. They beat Saratoga in their first game July 25, 7-3. The next day they beat The VSA League Meet caps off the regular sea- 1. Crow Canyon Country Club - 2,521 Chico, 18-8. On July 28, they prevailed over Napa National, 7-3, and then they faced son. However, those who swam a County qualify- 2. Blackhawk Swim Team - 2,237 Napa in the final game and won State with a score of 7-1. Danville’s Joey Spears hit ing time during the swim season will go on to the 3. Dapa - 2,038 a grand slam in the second inning to put Danville up 4-0. Danville never looked back County Championships on Saturday and Sunday, 4. Round Hill Country Club - 1,960 with great pitching effort by Clayton Tennant who almost finished out the game but Aug. 15-16, at Acalanes High School in Lafayette. 5. Diablo Country Club - 1,646 Nick Moroney came in for the final out. Team members are (back row, l-r) Man- There will be more than 70 Crow Canyon Country 6. Sycamore Stingrays - 1,329.50 ager Brent Hughes, Conor Maloney, Riley Moore, Greg Polosky, Ryan Murphy, Joe Club Sea Lion swimmers represented at the County 7. Danville Sea Devils - 917.50 Vranesh, Joey Matulovich, Coach John Spears, Coach Mike Lloyd, (front) Joey Spears, Championships this year, and the Sea Lions are the 8. San Ramon Aquacats - 753 Nick Moroney, Brian Barcellona, Clayton Tennant, Jake Hughes and Jake Lloyd. defending County champions. N 9. Marlins Swim Team - 45 Danville WeeklyÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊU Page 17 Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY ● POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT WWW.DANVILLEWEEKLY.COM

Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Join Civic Meetings them for great fellowship and make IN THE SPOTLIGHT a difference in your community and ALAMO COMMUNITY COUNCIL TOWN the world. Call Scott at 743-8449. HALL MEETING ON HEALTH CARE Rockin’ out on the lawn: D NU PSI AND VETERAN AFFAIRS Town Hall Lumberyard will be perform- ELTA Delta Nu Psi pro- meeting on health care and vet- ing at the first Dave Fest, vides packages to troops in the War eran affairs will be held with Sen. Zone. The group collects dona- along with The Shillz, Spinout, tions before the third Friday of Mark DeSaulnier from 6:30 to 8:30 Zero To Couch, Mersey Beach, p.m., Monday, Aug. 17 at Concord every month in front of Longs Drug Veterans Memorial Building, 2290 and more to benefit the San Store in Alamo and before the third Willow Pass Rd., Concord. RSVP at Ramon Valley YMCA. The Saturday at Lunardi’s in Danville. It 210-0240 or MarkDeSaulnier.com. event will be held from 12:30 puts together the packages on the to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, third Wednesday of every month. at Hap Magee Ranch Park on For information, e-mail Alicia at Clubs the Danville-Alamo border. [email protected]. ALAMO CRIBBAGE CLUB The club $20 suggested donation. Call DIABLO SINGLES DANCE CLUB plays cribbage for fun. It meets at 831-1100 or visit Diablo Singles Dance Club dances 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the www.srvymca.org. regularly the last Wednesday of the Safeway conference room, 200 month from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call 284-7044 the Arts Education Building, corner or e-mail [email protected]. of Ygnacio Valley Road and Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. The cost is A ROTARY LAMO The Alamo Rotary $7 for members and $9 for non- meets at noon every Wednesday ALAMO-DANVILLE ARTISTS’ SOCIETY ist demonstrations on the second DANVILLE JOB’S DAUGHTERS Job’s members. All are welcome. Call at Roundhill Country Club, 3169 Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society Tuesday of every month. These Daughters International is an orga- 837-2851. Roundhill Road. Call Mark Kahn at (ADAS) hosts monthly meetings meetings are free and open to the nization for young ladies (minimum DIABLO VALLEY FLY FISHERMAN This 837-3262. featuring well-known guest art- public. This society also hosts Art age 10 for full membership) who club meets at 7 p.m. on the second in the Park and Open Studios to enjoy dances, sleepovers, parties, Tuesday of every month at Heather raise funds for art programs in the social events, snow trips and more. Farm Lakeside Room, 301 N. San San Ramon Valley area schools. The group meets at 7 p.m., the Carlos, Walnut Creek. Guests are Visit www.adas4art.org. second and fourth Tuesday of every welcome. For information, visit month, at the Danville Grange Hall, ALAMO-DANVILLE NEWCOMERS www.diablovalleyflyfish.org. 743 Diablo Rd. Call 829-8505 or CLUB This club is open to new email [email protected]. DIABLO VALLEY QUILTERS’ GUILD and long-time residents of the The Diablo Valley Quilters’ surrounding areas. If you are inter- DANVILLE LIONS CLUB This club Guild meets at 7 p.m., the third ested in making new friends, learn- meets at 7 p.m., on the first and Wednesday of each month at the ing more about the area or getting third Wednesday of every month, Danville Congregational Church, involved in various activities, call at the Brass Door, San Ramon. For 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Guests 775-3233 or visit www.alamodan- information, call Tom Jackson at are welcome ($2 donation). Annual villenewcomers.com. 984-1541. membership fee is $30 ($20 for ALAMO-DANVILLE NEWCOMERS DANVILLE MID-DAY REFERRAL seniors 65+). For information, call CLUB KICK-OFF BRUNCH Please join GROUP, BNI Danville Mid-day Dianne at 837-1863. us for our annual Kick-Off Brunch, Referral Group, a chapter of Business EXCHANGE CLUB The Exchange at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Network International, meets from Club of San Ramon Valley meets Round Hill Country Club. During 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., every Wednesday, from noon-1 p.m., on the second the social hour, preview the activity at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Wednesday of every month, at booths then join us for a delicious Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Call Eric Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., brunch at 11 a.m. with a welcome Samuels at 946-1400. Danville. Meetings include lunch, from this year’s president, Gail DANVILLE PM TOASTMASTER CLUB a guest speaker and business net- Wittman. For more information, #1785 The club meets from 7:30-9 working. Guests are invited with call 775-3233. p.m., every Wednesday, at DVC, San reservations; call 275-2412. Visit at ALAMO-DANVILLE NEWCOMERS Ramon Campus, 1690 Watermill ww.srvexchangeclub.org CLUB WELCOME COFFEE Whether Rd., San Ramon. Guests are wel- GRANDMOTHERS CLUB you are a new or long-time resident come. For information, call Debra Grandmothers of all ages meet for of Alamo, Danville, or the sur- Elmore at 934-3113 or visit www. lunch at 11 a.m., on the second rounding area, if you are interested danvilletoastmasters1785.com. Friday of every month, at the Brass in making new friends, & getting DANVILLE ROTARY The Danville Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley involved in the many activities we Rotary meets at noon, every Blvd., San Ramon. If interested, offer - then please join us for cof- Monday at the Brass Door, 2154 contact Janice Ridge at 837-8007. fee & learn more. The coffees are San Ramon Valley Blvd., San at 10 a.m., the 4th Thursday each HOMEOWNER/HOMEBUYER BOOK Ramon. For information, visit www. month. Call 925-775-3233. CLUB The Homeowner/Homebuyer danvillerotary.org. CANINE COMPANIONS FOR Book Club is a place to learn, share DANVILLE-ALAMO AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE (CCI) WILL BE VIS- and discuss. It meets at 6 p.m., ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY the first Monday of each month, ITING DOG BONE ALLEY Canine WOMEN Danville-Alamo American at 3223 Crow Canyon Road, sec- Companions for Independence will Association of University Women ond floor conference room, San be visiting Dog Bone Alley, from membership brunch will be held Ramon. Call 397-2093. Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. from 9:30 a.m- Noon, Saturday, 15 at 730 Camino Ramon, in the KIWANIS SAN RAMON VALLEY San Sept. 12 at the Crow Canyon Rose Garden Shopping Center. Ramon Valley Kiwanis meets from Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Meet these amazing dogs and noon-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, Danville. Featured speaker is Diane learn about how your family might at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Dwyer, weekend anchor, NBC Bay get involved in the Puppy-Raising Roundhill Road, Alamo. Meetings Area News, and winner of many Program. Call 552-0410. include networking, lunch and a awards including Emmy, Associated guest speaker. For information, visit DANVILLE AM TOASTMASTERS CLUB Press, New York Film Festival and its Web site at www.kiwanis-srv.org The club meets from 7-8:30 a.m., Bay Area Society of Professional or call 244-1227. every Tuesday, at Father Nature’s, Journalist awards. Call 287-1543. MT. DIABLO GENEALOGICAL 178 E. Prospect Ave. Guests are DANVILLE-SYCAMORE VALLEY welcome. For more information, SOCIETY The society meets from ROTARY The Danville-Sycamore contact Dave Miklasevich at 899- 1:15-3 p.m., the third Thursday Valley Rotary Club meets for break- 1543, [email protected] or of every month except August, at fast at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at www.danvilleamtoastmasters.org. the California Savings Building, Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Rossmoor Shopping Center, Page 18ÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly CALENDAR

Tice Valley Blvd. and Rossmoor in San Ramon. Concerts start at Aug. 23 at the Alameda County or $50 for Sunday, from 11 a.m. to Syndrome Connection of the Bay Parkway, Walnut Creek. Guest 8:00pm. Tickets cost $21 per person, Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., 6:30 p.m. Make checks out to the Area. From 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 speakers are at each meeting. $16 for seniors and students, and Pleasanton. Cost is $17 for adults charity of your choice: Blackhawk p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 at San MT. DIABLO MACINTOSH USERS can be purchased at the box office and $6 for kids(7-12). Call 838- Women’s Charity Scholarship Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Firecrest located at the Dougherty Valley 9876 or visit www.good-guys.com. Fund, Wheelchair Foundation, Lane, San Ramon. Golf Package: GROUP Get questions answered, Performing Arts Center, or online at Benicia Rotary, Benicia Chamber $140 per person. Dinner Auction: solutions for problems, share expe- HATS OFF AMERICA’S 17TH 10K/5K www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com. of Commerce or San Ramon Valley $40 per person. Call 263-1776. riences and explore new Mac devel- Come and join Sparky George, the Visit www.sanramonjazz.com or call VFW Post 75 and mail to Steve, Julie opments. Club meets at 7:30 p.m., Bear Flag Runner and a Vietnam- MARTELL COGNAC AND WHEELCHAIR 973-2850. and Marisa Moore, 571 Blackhawk the third Monday of every month, era Marine at the 17th Hats Off FOUNDATION JOIN FOR COMMON Club Drive, Danville 94506. at the Alamo Safeway Community America Red T-Shirt 10k Run/5k CAUSE Martell Cognac and the Room. For information, call 837- Run or Walk starting at 10 a.m., KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY Wheelchair Foundation are joining 1111 or 829-5501. Events Saturday, Sept. 12 at Sycamore GOLF TOURNAMENT Join us for a forces from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, ‘THE PEASANT’S COURTYARD” PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA, DIABLO Valley Park, 2101 Holbrook Dr., relaxing day of golf and great food. Sept. 12 at the Blackhawk Museum ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING Danville. Entry fee is $35 per per- Golf Package includes lunch, 18 in Danville for a fundraising event, REGION This club is for owners and PARTY It’s the new restaurant from son. No entry fee for volunteers. holes of golf at the San Ramon ‘Martell for Mobility.’ The evening enthusiasts of all Porsches. It meets award winning Chef Rodney Worth Call 855-1950. Golf Club, golf cart, prizes, awards, will feature no host cocktails, Asian at 8 a.m. every Saturday for break- at 3195 Danville Blvd. in Alamo. wine tasting and BBQ Dinner. Not hors d’ oeuvres, California cui- fast at Marie Callendar’s, 1101 S. HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CAR SHOWS Grand opening party will be from a golfer? Join us for the Dinner auc- sines, fashion show and a tour of California Blvd., Walnut Creek. Visit Danville’s Hot Summer Nights Car 4 to 9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17. Call tion. Proceeds benefit the Down the prestigious Auto Galleries. The www.pca.org/dia. Shows combine classic cars and 362-0088. camaraderie to create an evening of ROTARY CLUB OF SAN RAMON AMERICAN RED CROSS MOBILE summer celebration from 4-9 p.m., This club meets at 12:15 p.m., BLOOD DRIVE The Red Cross will Thursday, Aug. 20, in downtown Thursdays, at the Crow Canyon hold a drawing for an 8GB iPod Danville. To learn more, contact Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., nano. This drawing is open to all David Miller at 437-3649 or eza- Danville. For information, call Bill presenting blood donors from [email protected]. Your dream home begins here. Harlan at 932-8298. Noon to 5 p.m., Friday, August MEET OUR DESIGNERS RECEPTION SAN RAMON VALLEY GENEALOGICAL 14, at the Grange Hall, 743 Diablo Flegel’s Fine Furniture and Interior SOCIETY This group meets at 10 a.m., Road, Danville. Call (800)448- Design presents an open house on the third Tuesday of every month 3543 or go to HelpSaveALife.org reception to meet our Interior (except August and December), at BEST OF THE MEN SINGLES DANCE Design staff! From 5-8 p.m., Friday, the Danville Family History Center, Once a year the single women of August 14, at Flegels Fine Furniture, 2949 Stone Valley Rd., Alamo. The France invite the finest bachelors 300 Market Place, San Ramon. public is welcome. Call Ed at 299- they know, with whom they are Entertainment and wine, fine art 0881 or visit http://srvgensoc.org. NOT romantically involved (sons, trunk show and seminar in furni- SAN RAMON VALLEY ROTARY CLUB brothers, bosses, co-workers, ture construction. Open to all. This This club meets for dinner at 7 friends), to meet their friends. event is free. Call 806-0430. p.m., every Wednesday, at the Tonight we bring this wonder- MICHAEL MORGAN TO DIRECT Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 ful custom to America! From 8 FESTIVAL OPERA’S “FAUST” Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Guests are to 11:45 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21 at Performances of “Faust” are sched- welcome. The club offers a great the Hilton Hotel, 1970 Diamond uled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, August way to make new friends while Blvd., Concord. Cost is $20. Call 16 at Hofmann Theatre, Lesher 200 HARTZ AVENUE, DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA 94526 P 925.820.9336 F 925.820.9414 making a difference in your com- (415)507-9962 or visit www.thepa- Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., munity. For information, contact rtyhotline.com. Walnut Creek, CA. Tickets cost $39 Dany Gregory at 899-6771 or DUBLIN CHP OPEN HOUSE The - $100; $10 discount for ages 18 [email protected]. Dublin Office of the California and under. Tickets can be ordered TWIN VALLEY MOTHERS OF TWINS Highway Patrol will celebrate the now by calling (925) 943-SHOW CLUB This club meets from 6:30- California Highway Patrol’s 80th or purchased online at www. 9:30 p.m., on the second Tuesday Anniversary, and the 19th year of LesherArtsCenter.org. For more of every month, at John Knox service by the Dublin Office to the information, call 944-9610. Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo Tri Valley with an Open House from Rd., Dublin. Discussion is open to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, new and prospective moms during a Aug. 15 at 4999 Gleason Dr., Exhibits Q&A forum that deals with Parenting Dublin. Displays of vehicles and OPEN HOUSE AT BLACKHAWK Multiples; round table discussion equipment, K-9 demonstration, MUSEUM The Blackhawk Museum begins at 6:30 p.m.; general meeting CHP helicopter and much more. SAVE THE DATE ... opens its collection to the public begins at 7:30 p.m. Membership is Call 828-0466. on the day after the Pebble Beach $33. Refreshments are provided. Call EVENING WALKING TOUR OF Concours d’Elegance, 10 a.m. to 5 The 20th Annual San Ramon Chamber of 948-0004 or visit www.tvmotc.org. HISTORIC DANVILLE Meet at 6:15 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17. Admission VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST p.m., Friday, Aug. 21 in front of the is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and Commerce Golf Tournament will be held 75 The organization meets at 7:30 Village Theater, 233 Front St., for children 6 and under are free. Visit on August 31, 2009, at the prestigious p.m., every second Thursday of a Friday evening walking tour led blackhawkmuseum.org. Crow Canyon Country Club. Please plan the month (except December), at by Museum docent and Danville THE MUSEUM OF THE SAN RAMON Danville Veteran’s Hall, 400 Hartz Councilmember Karen Stepper. VALLEY PRESENTS QUILTS! to attend with San Ramon business and Ave., Danville. For information, call Cost is $3. Call 837-3750. TRADITION WITH A TWIST This Post Commander Tony Carnemolla community leaders for fun, prizes ... and FUNNY SIDE UP COMEDY NIGHT Leo exhibit, presented in collaboration at 932-4042 or visit www.vfw.org. Flowers will be headlining Funny with Danville business, The Quilter’s NETWORKING. A portion of the proceeds Side Up Comedy Night at 8 p.m., Inn, includes masterful works of art Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Dean created by local quilters. Although will be donated to support our local schools. Concerts Lesher Theatre in Walnut Creek. there are traditional quilts on DIVIDE THE SKIES FAREWELL SHOW Other performers include Stephen display, many use new creative Come see Divide the Skies farewell B., Josh Applebaum, Chicago Steve techniques which capture one’s show along with special guests Barkley and Charlie. Tickets cost attention with their artistic flare and REGISTER NOW Availed and Via Comma. 6:15 p.m., $30 and the proceeds go to the diversity. This exhibit runs through Friday, Aug. 14 at the CPC gym, National Ovarian Cancer Coalitiion- Sept. 27 at The Museum of the San Opportunities for sponsorships 222 W. El Pintado, Danville. This www.ovarian.org. For tickets visit Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., and golf registration are available. event is free. www.dlrca.org. Visit www.comedy- Danville. Call 837-3750. benefit.org for event information. Online: www.sanramon.org JAZZ AT SAN RAMON LIBRARY More Jazz at the Library, an annual series of GOODGUYS 23RD WEST COAST Call: (925) 242-0600 popular Friday evening jazz concerts, NATIONALS ROD & CUSTOM SHOW Fundraisers is in its fourteenth year. Performers The West’s largest auto show CHARITY EVENT FOR GOLF FANS Make have been announced for this over- featuring over 3,500 hot rods, cus- a contribution and enjoy a fun day whelmingly successful series that has toms and classics through 1957 at a private party at a Blackhawk been called “the best jazz beyond vintage. Car show, vendor exhibits, home on the ninth hole of the the tunnel” by author Carol Fowler live entertainment, arts & crafts, Lakes Course during the LPGA on in “The Insiders’ Guide to Berkeley kids activities, a swap meet and lots Saturday, Sept. 26, or Sunday, Sept. and the East Bay.” All performances more family fun! From 8 a.m.-5 27. Send a check for $75 to attend will be held at the Front Row Theater p.m., Friday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Danville WeeklyÊUÊAugust 14, 2009ÊU Page 19 CALENDAR After School Martial Arts highlight of the evening will be a Sundays at 3 p.m. Onboard the SS Let your children enjoy a constructive alternative to day care or baby- live auction of the very special num- Red Oak Victory, 1337 Canal Blvd., sitting as they have fun developing self-esteem, discipline and self- Lectures/ control while learning martial arts! bered L’Or de Jean Martell Cognac. Berth 6A, Richmond, CA. Tickets The goal is to provide wheelchairs cost $20 and $15 for seniors and We transport the children from their schools Workshops and deliver them safely to our school for an to the disabled people of vietnam. students. For more information, afternoon of fun, learning and martial arts! Call 648-3824. CANCER SURVIVORSHIP 101 After including Saturday matinees, call The children will not only get exercise during SAN RAMON FAMILY BREAKFAST your treatment, learn ways to 676-5705. the martial arts class, they will learn manners, Family breakfast includes pancakes, regain strength and vitality and SPELLING BEE AT WILLOWS CABARET respect for self and others by earning belt keep on top of the latest research ranks. This helps them feel self-confi dent and eggs, fruit, sausage, juice and cof- The Willows Theatre presents the develops a “Yes, I can!” attitude that will carry fee. From 9-11:30 a.m., Sunday, on your cancer from 10 a.m.-noon, d-e-l-i-g-h-t-f-u-l musical comedy, over into school, home and sports. Sept. 13 at San Ramon Sr. Center, Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Wellness The 25th Annual Putnam County We think you will fi nd our fees extremely 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. $4 Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Spelling Bee at the Willows Cabaret affordable when compared to other after for adults and $2 for children. Call Walnut Creek. Participants will also in Martinez, August 17-September school programs. We are not a day care, receive tips on developing a person- because we offer so much more! We teach 833-2760. 13. Spelling Bee celebrates the structure, discipline, martial arts and FUN! al recovery plan. This event is free. WELLNESS COMMUNITY GALA mania of competition with 6 Call 933-0107. loveable contestants spelling ‘AN EVENING OF GRATITUDE The FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL out a hilarious night of theatre. Wellness Community provides CALCULATIONS Starting at 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. support, education and hope for Continuing educa- 17 through Sunday, Sept. 13 at people with cancer,their caregiv- tion course for CPA’s and attor- Willows Cabaret at the Campbell ers, children and extended families. neys. “Fundamentals of Financial Theatre, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Evening includes cocktails and Calculations” is from 9 a.m. to 5 Cost is $22-$32. Call 798-1300. dinner. A silent and live auction p.m., Friday, Aug. 28. Available will raise funds to support these as a live webinar, eight live group TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED ongoing programs. From 5:30 to 9 study CPE credits for CPA’s; seven p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 at Diablo live group study CLE credits for Political Notes 925-867-3488 Country Club, One Clubhouse Rd., attorneys. Registration fee is BLACKHAWK REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S 3120-A Crow Canyon Road Diablo. Cost is $250 per ticket. Call $54.99. 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It’s the musical that outraged your parents in the 1960s and had a The CVS/Pharmacy LPGA Golf to the Rose Garden WEB WIZARD LIBRARY DATABASE smashing return to Broadway this Challenge will be held Thursday- WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS IN year. The Willows Theatre presents Sunday, Sept. 24-27, at the GRADES 3-5 Come to the Web Hair - The American Tribal Rock Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Wizard Library Database Workshop Musical starting at 8 p.m., Monday, Blackhawk Club Dr., Danville. to learn how to find information Aug. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27 Tickets are $25, $50, $100 and for school assignments using your at the Willows Mainstage, 1975 $200. Call 725-0148 or visit www. own computer. You and your par- Diamond Blvd., Concord. 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