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Corrections The story in the Feb. 2 issue on the Danville man being arraigned on a charge of homicide should have given the name of the accused as Joshua Lemke.

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Danville OKs housing plans on Fostoria Way Zoning change opens way for apartments

by Geoff Gillette intervening weeks, representatives of Blacksmith Homes had met ith little debate and less with both the town and the prop- fanfare the members erty owners to go over lot lines and W of the Danville Town easement agreements. Bergman Council gave their approval to a said both sides had come to an rezoning request that will diminish arrangement that would allow for the available commercial space in the easement. town and add housing. Council members had few com- At their Tuesday night meet- ments about the plan. When a vote ing, council members continued was taken a few moments later, the the public hearing over a request request was approved 4-1 with the by Blacksmith Homes to rezone sole nay vote coming from Mayor the 1.76-acre property at Fostoria Mike Shimansky. Way and the Iron Horse Trail from “This is the last piece of com-

Light Industrial to Planned Unit mercial property we have in DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Development. Initial plans call for Danville that’s not being built on,” the construction of a 34-unit apart- Shimansky said. ment building, with a long-range “One of the things we’re short plan of selling them as condo on in Danville is commercial prop- units. erty,” he added. “I don’t believe in When the issue was first brought turning our last commercial units up at the Jan. 16 meeting, council into residential when we already members were ready to give it their have an abundance of residential Instant celebrity approval but held off due to ques- property.” When Jenn Dietrich, Monte Vista Class of 2000, answered the casting call for a Budweiser commercial, tions from adjacent property own- The plans for the 34 apartments little did she know her gig as a beauty queen hugging a Dalmatian poseur (whose “spots” rubbed off on ers in regards to a loss of parking call for them to be built in four her) would lead to a spread in the Wall Street Journal. The commercial is on top of the polls for the best spaces from an Emergency Vehicle separate buildings. Each unit will of the Super Bowl ads, bringing fame to Jenn—and the well-trained pooch. Her mom Pamela Dietrich Access easement. have a one- or two-car garage. said Jenn enjoyed making the commercial because she loves dogs. This particular pooch, she added, was Senior Planner Jill Bergman told “rescued,” only three weeks before the commercial was filmed. the council Tuesday that in the ➤ Continued on page 9 Diane Schools batten down Slater after Alamo theft heading Businesses with easy freeway access are vulnerable Chamber by Natalie O’Neill already in the parking lot loading the stolen goods. Plans include working anks and businesses along Within one minute of the report, on public events the I-680 corridor already Alamo Valley Station police B know they run an increased arrived; and within two minutes, risk of being robbed—with the 11 cars were on the scene, Glasser by Jordan M. Doronila freeway providing thieves a quick said. get away route. “The incident was small com- iane Slater was sworn in But now, in light of a recent bur- pared to what it could have been,” as the new board presi- glary at Alamo Elementary, schools Glasser said. D dent of the Danville Area in the area are taking security pre- While he was on the phone with Chamber of Commerce last week cautions similar to businesses. the police, the janitor was able at the annual Installation Dinner at JORDAN M. DORONILA Three burglars driving a white to give physical descriptions of Blackhawk Country Club. sedan made off with three comput- the intruders. This gave the police Slater, 60, has been involved ers from Alamo School in the early a heads up and has helped them with the Chamber for more than morning hours of Jan. 31, after acquire three suspects for the case. 26 years. She is a Danville resident waiting in the school parking lot “This was the same (security and manager of the First Republic for the janitor to turn off the alarm camera) system that caught the bur- Bank on Hartz Avenue. Diane Slater, president of the First Republic Bank in Danville, is the 2007 board system. glars at Stone Valley Middle School She said she plans to work this president of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. The suspects, who were dressed several months ago,” Glasser said. year with the theme of “Proud in dark clothing, took a pry bar and In June, an SUV auto theft bur- of the Past and Poised for the munity. She does business locally Danville with her family, and she forced entry into the school around glary was caught on tape in the Future.” with customers. She is giving.” joined the Chamber in 1980. 5:30 a.m., said Alamo Deputy parking lot at Stone Valley. After a Moreover, she plans to update Slater was born in Coalinga in Slater has worked for several Elmer Glasser. The janitor heard recommendation from Glasser, the the Chamber’s Web site, work on the Central Valley. banks in the Danville vicinity. Also, a thumping, crashing sound and San Ramon Valley school district marketing materials and public “It was very hot,” she said. she has worked in several functions saw the intruders on the security approved funds to install cameras events, and continue to reach out to When she was 6, her family for the Chamber, including as an camera. That’s when he called the at Alamo Elementary. the Danville business community. moved to Hayward. She studied at ambassador. police with his cell phone. Since the installation of secu- “She is high-integrity, hardwork- Chabot College but received job Currently, she is a bank man- “He yelled after them, ‘I’m call- rity cameras, instances of vandal- ing, extremely kind, generous and opportunities in banking while she ager for the First Republic Bank, ing the police!’” Glasser said. ism and burglary have dramatically very professional,” said Melony attended school. She worked part which has shifted ownership sev- The janitor’s voice scared the decreased at the schools. Newman, Chamber president. “She time as a teller, and she was offered eral times and is now owned by burglars away and caused them to The incident of computer theft is someone I truly respect, and I a supervisor position at a bank in Merrill Lynch. Slater noted that a dump some of the electronics in prompted Alamo Elementary to think she is the epitome of a won- Pleasant Hill in 1976. their scramble to leave the scene. derful business leader in this com- That same year, she moved to ➤ Continued on page 7 But by that time the thieves were ➤ Continued on page 7 Danville Weekly • February 9, 2007 • Page 5 DANVILLE WEEKLY

Page 6 • February 9, 2007 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT San Jose Taiko The Danville Weekly website just got better. • More daily and breaking news updates to drum • Interactive Community Calendar Introducing • Local Blogs • Viewer Polls TownSquare for high An online forum to Danville’s new online Discuss Community Issues neighborhood at Ask for advice school www.DanvilleWeekly.com Rate a movie Review a restaurant Music program benefit Report a sports score and more will include San Ramon’s Be a Citizen Journalist percussion ensemble

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COURTESY SAN JOSE TAIKO Welcome to the New hump the drums and sound Danville Weekly.com the gongs, Japanese Taiko T drummers are coming to Danville tomorrow evening. ry 16 San Jose Taiko will perform at brua the San Ramon Valley High School Coming Fe Instrumental Music Benefit Concert San Jose Taiko will perform at the San Ramon Valley High School Performing Arts at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Center this Saturday evening. school’s Performing Arts Center. The school’s Symphonic Band “It’s great because kids get to designing and making their own and a special percussion ensemble interact with a professional band,” costumes and crafting their drums will open for Taiko with a Korean Coleman said. by hand. All of this hands-on work song and two excerpts from River “For 30 years, San Jose Taiko contributes to the “holistic process” Dance. has performed in front of audienc- to make their music “ring with Print Media Sponsor: “It’s fabulous drumming and es with the powerful, spellbinding unity and clarity.” 21st Annual dance with a martial arts flair to and propulsive sounds of the Taiko Coleman said that Cheryl Glass, it,” said Cathy Coleman, liaison drums,” states the San Jose Taiko San Ramon Valley High School’s between the high school’s music Web site. “Inspired by traditional music director, and Jim Ocean & program, Taiko and Wolf-Tones, Japanese drumming, Taiko per- of Community Concerts wanted HOME & GARDEN the parent music booster club. formers express the beauty and har- music from a different part of the This is the fourth show the Wolf- mony of the human spirit through world in this year’s show. Alameda County Spring Show Tones have organized at the school, the voice of the Taiko as they strive Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and FEBRUARY 16 • 17 • 18 , 2007 along with Community Concerts. to create new dimensions in Asian the show starts at 7. Tickets are Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton The concert brings instrumen- American movement and music.” $10 for students; $35 for general tal music students at San Ramon Shows demand physical endur- admission ($40 at the door); and Valley in contact with professional ance from the performers, and their $45 for front and center seats. The Show Prices Are The Best Prices! musicians, while bringing a show practices include running and exer- Performing Arts Center is at 140 to Danville. It gives students the cise. Members of San Jose Taiko Love Lane in Danville. ■ opportunity to participate in a also write and arrange the com- Contact Jordan M. Doronila at HOMEHOME YARDYARD rehearsal with Taiko in San Jose. positions they perform, as well as [email protected] ADMISSION General $6 ed the Installation Dinner. Also together,” Newman said. “It was a Kids 12 & Under Slater FREE Danville entrepreneurs were given very successful event.” Fairground Parking $8 ➤ Continued from page 5 2006 Chamber awards at the event. “It was one of the best attended Paul Byer of First Choice Abbey ever,” she added. THINGS FOR THE HOME! SHOW HOURS THINGS FOR THE YARD! Carpet was named Business Person Slater is settling into her new posi- • Kitchens & Baths Friday Noon-6 • Pools & Spas • Windows & Doors Saturday 10-7 • Fencing & Decking large corporation owning her bank of the Year; Chris and James Edlund tion as Chamber board president. She • Heating & Air Sunday 10-6 • Landscaping & Patio Furniture broadens its scope of products for of Christe James Fine Jewelry were said she is not afraid of change but • Sunrooms & Floors • Storage Sheds & BBQs customers. honored as Citizens of the Year. has no plans to retire yet. As a manager, Slater’s personal Additionally, Len Heid of Kids However, her primary focus is on connection with clients is one of her Country was named Educator of being close to her two adult chil- major assets, Slater said. She has the Year. And longtime Chamber dren and her grandchildren. She Shop, picked up clients from their homes ambassadors were honored for their said she took her family on a trip to and dropped them off at the office services, said Newman. Chamber Disneyland. for business transactions. She has Installation chairwoman Gabrielle “I’m a proud grandparent on Be one of the ﬁ rst 300 Compare become friends with some of them, Comfolpey organized the event. the sidelines,” she said. “You can admissions each day and she said. “It takes a lot of hard work from splurge as a grandparent.” ■ receive a free ﬂ owering plant. & Save! Approximately 200 people from staff and our Chamber members Contact Jordan M. Doronila at the business community attend- and the community to bring this [email protected] Turn Your House Into A Dream Home! OVER 400 QUALITY EXHIBITS • NEW PRODUCTS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS • DECORATING IDEAS • SHOW SPECIALS • LANDSCAPE DISPLAYS • ENERGY SAVING IDEAS & MORE! visitors must report to the office and to make sure there are no cars Theft and wear a nametag. Students and in the parking lot when the gates ➤ Continued from page 5 staff are encouraged to report visi- are closed. Glasser added that there tors who do not have name tags. are residents who live in mobile “People should always call 911 homes on the school campuses who FOR BOOTH INFO CALL 925-682-7227 add more security cameras and if they see anything suspicious at can also make reports. Be sure to pick up the special Home & Garden Section on Thursday a “concrete-filled” security gate, schools. I don’t want people to The department has updated its February 15th, in the Valley Times and the Tri-Valley Herald . which was completed Monday. think they are bothering us by call- 2007 commercial index, which 21st Annual Beverly Tom, principal of Alamo ing,” Glasser said. includes detailed information on Elementary, was in a conference Even without a 911 call, Alamo businesses, banks and schools to HOME & GARDEN and could not return calls by press Valley Station officers frequently help increase police response time. Alameda County Spring Show time to comment on school securi- do a security check on school Utilizing this will help stop crimes $2 February 16 • 17 • 18, 2007 ty. But Glasser said this security is perimeters to make sure there are in progress, like burglaries. one of his highest priorities. Many no intruders or suspicious indi- “Being by the freeway, they are OFF Friday Noon-6 • Saturday 10-7 • Sunday 10-6 Pleasanton $2 off regular $6 Admission. One Admission only. schools have begun cracking down viduals. easy pickings,” Glasser said. ■ Weekly on visitor regulations. 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Page 8 • February 9, 2007 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT Arts groups hold workshop TAKE US ALONG Coalition discusses common challenges in funding and smaller audiences On Siamese by Jordan M. Doronila “It’s wonderful that they are get- a jazz event fundraiser to benefit ting together,” she said. Their goal, Danville arts. shores A Danville coalition of art groups she added, is to create a vibrant arts The coalition is part of the Sarah Ingram, convened last week to share their community. town’s mission to create a com- 13, and Amy, 11, strengths and find ways to raise The coalition was formed in munity through people, parks and remember their money. October 2005 after members of arts programs, according to town staff. hometown news “All of the arts groups face groups came together at the request Some of the goals of the Parks when enjoy- common challenges in funding of the Danville Arts Commission. and Recreation Department include ing the beauti- and dwindling audiences,” said Members have a meeting every strengthening community image ful island of Koh Michelle Lacy, Recreation Services month to discuss the challenges they and sense of place, strengthen- Manager for the Town of Danville. face and the strengths they have. ing safety and security, facilitat- Samed, Thailand, The Danville Arts: Stronger “They find commonalities,” Lacy ing community problem solving, last March. Together task force met Tuesday said. supporting economic development, evening, Jan. 30, at a workshop The group also has recommend- increasing cultural unity and foster- called “Thinking Bigger: How to ed that the Town of Danville host ing human development. ■ Good reading raise visibility and funds for the emerging nonprofit.” It was held at for a long line Danville Town Meeting Hall. The Phil Pruski brings his coalition exchanged resources and Jonathon’s Pool Danville Weekly to visit • Winter/Spring discussed new marketing and fund- Service & Repair, LLC the Anne Frank House in raising ideas. Cleanup Amsterdam where he trav- The task force includes the • Filter Cleaning Office 925-673-5606 eled while coaching and Eugene O’Neill Foundation, • Vacation Service Mobile 925-890-1523 supervising youths with the Danville Children’s Musical • Equipment Repair Theater, Role Players Ensemble, FREE ESTIMATES People to People Sports Ambassador program. Museum of the San Ramon Valley Quality Pool Service For Over 20 Years [email protected] and the Danville Area Cultural Alliance. Approximately 40 people com- prising coalition members and town staff attended the workshop. Andrew Russo, who has extensive experience working for small, nonprofit organizations, presented information. Coalition members discussed raising their visibility by placing an insert in Danville’s winter activity guide, said Lacy.

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So any time you go to www. excited about coming into the DanvilleWeekly.com you will see 21st century with our new Web the news from Danville, Alamo, site and becoming more interac- Blackhawk and Diablo, plus have a tive with our readers. chance to weigh in with news and The challenge for the Danville opinions, and add events yourself Weekly staff, and me in par- to our community calendar. ticular, is getting all this information onto our Web site. Our jobs will be the same—delivering the news. But the means will be high I never dreamed I’d tech, which, I must admit, is not my specialty. have to learn much I majored in journalism, ump- teen years ago, because I loved about computers to to write and found gathering and reporting the news to be exciting. do my job. I never What could be better than a license even thought that to be nosy? The atmosphere in the San Jose State newsroom was computers might electric as we all banged away To live here on the manual typewriters, word- get smaller than the smithing the campus news. This you must be aged to perfection. being the late ’60s, there was a lot room-size Univac to report. I remember one after- noon when we were all coughing of the ’50s. (62 years to be exact) and teary-eyed as we typed away, after covering a demonstration that had been broken up by the Other than that, the only requirement is a desire to police with tear gas. Our parent company, When I was associate editor at Embarcadero Publishing Co., have lots of fun. Because, at Heritage Estates Retirement the Spartan Daily, I gathered the began the Palo Alto Weekly some typed stories complete with editing 27 years ago when the founder Community one thing’s for sure—life will be smooth, marks to move phrases and sen- Bill Johnson saw the need for tences, to correct spellings, and to a quality community newspaper. luxurious, and kind of spicy. But certainly not flat or dull. add some words and subtract oth- In 1994, he recalls, a computer ers and gave them with a sketched “geek” came to him offering to Call now to schedule your complimentary lunch and tour. dummy of the editorial page to the put the Palo Alto Weekly on the pressman. He shortly would give World Wide Web. Bill says he’d me galley proofs to read before never even heard of the Web at he arranged the stories and photos that point but the guy told him according to my dummy. it would distinguish the Weekly Anyway, my point is, I never as well as make a name for him. dreamed I’d have to learn much Even though he didn’t understand about computers to do my job. I it, Bill told him to go for it. never even thought that comput- And that is how my parent paper ers might get smaller than the became the first newspaper in the room-size Univac of the ’50s. entire world to have its contents It was 20 years after college completely presented online. when I first tackled word pro- Now following this tradition and 900 E Stanley Blvd • Livermore • (925) 373-3636 cessing on a computer. My teen- also keeping abreast of how more www.heritageestatesretirement.com age son was short-tempered as and more people like to receive he kept telling me: “Don’t hit their news, the Danville Weekly LIC#015601095 ‘return’ at the end of a line, just is offering its spiffy new Web site. at the end of a paragraph.” He Check it out. ■ Page 10 • February 9, 2007 • Danville Weekly A special section celebrating Valentine’s Day from the Danville Weekly Love is inAir the Courtesy Cazinha Portrait Design

Tracy admitted with a smile. I’ve Got “I saw how well Matt treated his family,” she added. “I knew he was special. He had a lot of integrity. He liked to have fun but also worked hard.” “She brought so many things to the table,” You, Babe Matt said. “I always admired how she sees the good in people. She’s very strong-willed and very intelligent. I learn a lot from her. It Couples share their stories makes it better that we’re different.” of love and successful They started dating and got married in San relationships Francisco in 2002. Having both grown up in the East Bay, Story and photos by Christina Straw Tracy and Matt knew Danville would be the ideal place to raise children. Tracy and Matt Laird: After a few months of trying, Tracy sus- And baby makes three pected she might be pregnant. She and Matt anxiously waited for the results together. att and Tracy Laird first met in 1992 “We did a couple of tests, we were so while attending the University of excited,” Tracy recalled, and sure enough the MArizona. Tracy was working at a results were positive. “Then it took a few min- swimwear shop in her sophomore year and utes to sink in because we were in shock.” she wasn’t too impressed when Matt stopped Tracy and Matt Laird met in college but it took awhile for her to respond to his advances. Now Tracy and Matt, 36 and 35, are expecting a in, pretending to be interested in buying a they are expecting their first child in June. boy in June. suit. “The partnership and friendship has been “I saw her through the window and thought, the best thing about being married,” Tracy ‘Wow,’” Matt said. “I knew I had to meet her. Matt said. heard back,” Matt said with a chuckle. said. “Whether you’re at your worst or your I didn’t get her number though.” After graduation, they went their separate A few months later, they were both living best, that support is always there.” They had a few classes together, but no ways—Tracy to the Bay Area and Matt to in San Francisco and ran into each other one For the first month in their new house, sparks flew. London for a few months with his new job. night when they were out with friends. “She basically ignored me for a few years,” “I sent Tracy a couple of e-mails but never “I liked him, but I was playing hard to get,” ➤ Continued on page 15

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Danville Weekly • February 9, 2007 • Page 11 Love is in the Air Eight ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day without a significant other If you’re not in a relationship, celebrate ‘you’ Every year around this time nym for “Unique Gifted a special dinner. Show your- like when real beauty radi- it seems the world goes crazy Lovable You.” self how much you value ates from within. with messages of love and Here are eight things you YOU. advice on how to celebrate can do without a significant 7. Put a smile on your Valentine’s Day. If you’re in a other this Valentine’s Day, 4. Have a party. Friends face and laugh. If you are relationship all this hype can according to the Hey UGLY are one of life’s greatest feeling sad, make yourself be fun and romantic, but what team: gifts. Let your friends know laugh. Recent research shows if you don’t have a significant how much you appreciate that laughing for 10 minutes other with whom to celebrate 1. Celebrate yourself. them. Invite everyone over non-stop can aid in weight Valentine’s Day? Make a list of all of the and have them each bring a loss, stress reduction and All these messages of wonderful, unique qualities favorite food to share with heart health. Academy Award romance can be grueling you bring to the world. Note the group. winning actress Goldie Hawn whether you’re an adult or a all of the things that you like says everyone should laugh teenager. That’s why the folks about yourself and create a 5. Volunteer. Go to a local at least once a day, because at HeyUGLY.org, a nonprofit Valentine’s card that you can hospital, nursing home or it provides emotional and organization focused on help- give yourself. animal shelter and bring physical benefits. ing teens build self-esteem, some joy into someone’s are offering some suggestions 2. Buy yourself a gift. life. Reach out to help others 8. Take care of your on how to celebrate the day If you’ve been putting off and enjoy the gift of giving heart. Since this is the holi- if you don’t have a date or a getting that new CD, DVD to others. day of hearts why not be spouse. or video game, now is the good to yours and exercise By the way, don’t get time to buy it and give it to 6. See your inner beau- it. Go to the gym, take an offended, UGLY is an acro- someone who really deserves ty. Go to the local library or hour-long jog, shoot some it—YOU! bookstore and read a couple hoops. Get moving and let of good books that will nour- nature’s natural mood eleva- 3. Take yourself out on ish your soul. We are all tor—endorphins—kick in a date. Go to a movie, hit culturally trained to worry and raise your spirit. ■ the mall or treat yourself to about what our outside looks (SPM Wire)

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Lesley and Dave worked on a project togeth- I’ve got you er for a few weeks in Bakersfield. After the ➤ Continued from page 11 first week, Dave called Lesley and asked her on a date. He took her to dinner in the couple has been busy unpacking boxes, San Francisco—and they were married eight meeting new neighbors, and getting ready for months later. the baby. “It was obvious right from the beginning,” “We’re really excited about living here,” Lesley said. “We were starting out at the Matt said. same time, going in the same direction. We were right on the same page. Everything just Dave and Liz Roller: worked.” Soul mates Dave Roller says about his wife Liz: “She was the prettiest girl I had ever seen, but boy, what an attitude.” They both erupt in laughter. Sitting in the Roller’s dining room on a sunny Wednesday morning, one can’t help but notice the ease with which Liz and Dave recall the early days of their relationship. “We met in high school in San Mateo,” Liz For More Information: said. “Dave was a jock. He wasn’t really my type. We hung out all summer with a group of guys and girls, so we never really had a www.unwaste.com first date.” After a few months of dating and going to dances together, the relationship ended. “We broke up at the end of my junior year, but would see each other all the time and (888) 832-9839 remained friends,” Liz said. After college, the couple met again at a bar Lesley and Dave Sweeney knew from their first in Belmont but Liz was engaged and Dave date that they were meant to travel down the had a girlfriend. same road together. “I realized I wasn’t ready to get married,” Liz said. “There was something I always “We never had any doubts,” Dave added. Two Days Only! liked about Dave. We always had a lot of fun They were married in March 1969 and together.” moved to Mill Valley, where they lived for Not letting her engagement stop him, Dave five years. After getting a dog, they decided called Liz and asked her out to dinner. They it was time to buy a house. dated for six years before getting married in “We looked all over Marin,” Lesley said. Where: The Shops @ Blackhawk: 1997. “I grew up in Diablo, so we came out to Parking lot between the Medical Center Liz, an entrepreneur, and Dave, a fire cap- Danville and found this house the first day tain with Half Moon Bay Fire Department, we looked.” and the Behring Hofmann Car Museum are both 37, have two children and have lived Now semi-retired, Dave reminisced about in Danville for a little more than two years. the early days of their relationship. “Meeting 3480 Blackhawk Circle Plaza They agree that the best thing about being Lesley, getting the apartment, the dog, the married is their friendship. house, having children and working on things Danville, CA 945606 “Having a good friend to share the good together has been the best.” and bad times has been the best thing, “ Dave “Meeting Dave was the most exciting,” said. Leslie added. “You’re attracted to someone When: Saturday, February 10, 2007, 9am-3pm “Dave is truly my best friend,” Liz said. who fills in your gaps. There were things Sunday, February 11, 2007, 9am-3pm “We’re soul mates. We were meant to be about Dave that I really admired.” together.” Dave shared what he appreciates about Lesley: “She’s real patient, understanding, Lesley and Dave Sweeney: and level headed. She has a real good sense DROP OFF IS FREE FOR ALL CALIFORNIA The right ingredients of humor, and she’s smart.” For Lesley and Dave Sweeney, Danville With two adult children out of the house, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES!! residents since 1974 and married for 37 Lesley, 60, and Dave, 63, enjoy their time years, Valentine’s Day will probably be spent with their two golden retrievers, friends at home with a delicious dinner and a nice and, of course, each other. They frequent bottle of red. Hap McGee Ranch Dog Park, take walks Universal Waste Management, Inc. “We really like to cook,” Dave said. “It’s in the mornings, and always have dinner Is a State-Approved E-Waste Collector nice working together to make something together. great, with quality ingredients.” “We didn’t go into this to try and see how it E-Waste Recycling Is a California State-Funded Program Kind of like their relationship. would work,” said Leslie. “We went into this Employed at the same CPA firm in 1968, to be a family. It’s about looking forward.” ■ Danville Weekly • February 9, 2007 • Page 15 COVER STORY

baby boy named Edward the quality of her figur Biberman was born in 1904 in After the stock ma Philadelphia to a dressmaking Edward’s father’s bus magnate, originally from Kiev. and his father ended up In 1910 a little girl named “I had the feeling so SonjaA Dahl was born in Shanghai to a said Edward. Swedish father and a Russian mother. After observing the In 1936, they met in Los Angeles, they Depression, he began married, and their love spanned 50 years, tices in the world. until Edward died in 1986. “He knew history a “As the Persian poet Omar Khayyam wrote, was happening in the SONJA ‘The moving finger writes; and, having writ, the film. He admired D moves on,’” quoted Sonja Dahl Biberman, social artists of the tim 96, last week. This is how she likes to think communicate with peo of their love story. “He felt responsibil The walls at her home in Danville display Sonya. “He saw things starkly beautiful paintings by Edward, a about, and changed.” & renowned modern artist. On her shelves are In 1935, he bought figures created by fellow students in the Clay Hollywood. He stopp Arts Guild where she sculpts four afternoons to stay at a ranch an a week. In her study are three small clay alongside Georgia O’K EDWARD women dancing frantically, looks of anguish ing West. on their faces. “I fell very hard for “These are my furies. I sculpted them said. “The fog rolling when I found out I could no longer drive,” The sun shining down said Sonja, who has limited eyesight. visual experience, one Other sculptures of hers show women try- Sonja, meanwhile, h Love sees artists through ing to get out of boxes. and attended British s “Edward told me in the ’70s, ‘Why don’t later had an American you give up your professional work and do “When I came to this something creative?’ The moment I touched to see not only that w wartime and political turmoil clay I knew he was right,” Sonja said. about important things Their story was recently made into a something about them,” film titled, “A Brush with Life: The Art of She joined the Anti Being Edward Biberman,” directed and pro- Angeles, whose mem by Dolores Fox Ciardelli duced by Jeff Kaufman. Two things defined writers and actresses, Biberman’s art, it states: That he decided to public relations. be a realist, rather than an abstractionist; and “It was very, very that he moved to California. wonderful job educati The film includes interviews with Sonja horrors of Nazism,” So in her home and with her daughter Sonee They also helped Ge (Sonya) Schaal as well as footage from an ing author Thomas Ma interview done with Edward. One evening, she we Edward Biberman was expected to work to hear a speaker, a Ger in the family business. But since he had defected from the Naz

“I fell very hard for California. The fog ro the Pacific. The sun shining down. It was visual experience, one I’ll never forget.” —Artis

graduated from Wharton business school two aware of “this handsom years early, at the age of 19, he convinced Edward Biberman. his father to let him study art for a couple “I felt like I was a s of years to see if he could make a go of it. the way he was lookin He rented a studio in Paris where he made bered. friends with the great modernists but began During a question-an to find his style in realism. the talk, Edward asked “I quickly decided abstractionism was not she said, but he some for me,” said Edward in the film. them, making her think He also recalled participating in Paris life showoff. “rather fully.” Sonja said seeing photos of “He asked me out to him as a dandy surrounded by love demoi- was extremely intellige selles made her jealous but he assured her enjoying it.” although they were fun, they were not very She had been marrie intelligent. year-old daughter, Sone He went from Paris to Berlin, then the intellectual and cultural center of Europe but found himself living in a neighborhood that turned out to be a “Nazi nest.” He began to “When I cam feel a sense of dislocation and realized that he belonged in America. He moved to a not only that studio on 57th Street in New York, and his paintings were shown at all the galleries. things but the “I was very fortunate,” he said. A striking stylized portrait he painted of Katherine Cornell led the janitor to make disparaging remarks, according to the film, DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI but when Joan Crawford saw it, she asked “So I was a little on him to paint her. He also painted dancer and was certainly interested choreographer Martha Graham, whose work Sonja found Edward he loved; she did not sit still to pose for him compassionate—and pa but rather kept dancing as he “crystallized In the film, his niece Page 16 • February 9, 2007 • Danville Weekly February 16-17-18 e.” arket crash in 1929, siness went downhill, p committing suicide. omething had to give,”

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They did a After they were married, Sonja would said Edward. “It was horrendous.” ing people about the sometimes go to hear him teach in a lecture He taught a painting class for wounded onja said. hall at the Art Center College in Pasadena soldiers. But he also became friends with and Nail Care ermans defect, includ- where he taught from 1938-1950. She painted Paul Robeson and Dashiell Hammett, ann. enjoyed hearing comments by the young who were in the files of the House Committee ent to a friend’s home women, who didn’t know she was his wife. on Un-American Activities and named as rman general who had After hearing their praise, they might ask if alleged members of the Communist party. zi army. She became she knew them and she would reply, “Yes, I Then Herbert Biberman was sent to prison sleep with him.” for refusing to cooperate with the commit- Sonja said she and Edward found property tee. they could afford in the Hollywood Hills, “We were astonished, after what we’d lling in from directly under the “O” in the landmark sign. been through,” said Sonja. “We brought a bottle of champagne, drank Edward spent the next five months work- a shattering it and poured some into the ground,” she ing with a committee to get Herbert out on recalled in the film. “It had lovely views.” parole. He and Sonja helped with Herbert’s Edward’s brother Herbert had come to legal fees, although they did not have much Hollywood, to work in films, and he was also money. st Edward Biberman active in the Anti-Nazi League. His wife, When Edward began to paint again, Lena Gayle Sondergaard, won the first supporting Horne was a subject, making Sonja wish she actress Oscar for “Anthony Adverse.” could stay at home while he painted the most me young man,” artist At that time, anyone in America who was beautiful woman in America. He also loved Bollinger Canyon location anti-Nazi was called a red, a Communist, painting urban landscapes. still life of some sort, Sonja recalled. “He felt architects were extremely gifted,” ng at me,” she remem- “Whatever they were, they were on the said Sonja. “Sometimes people would look at right side and we were happy to have them,” his paintings and say, ‘I’ve passed that a mil- nd-answer period after she said. “When World War II broke out, lion times but never saw it before.’ He loved d intelligent questions, there was no time to gloat, there was too that.” etimes also answered much to do.” Sonee married and had three daughters k he might be a bit of a Edward became a corporal in the state when her husband mysteriously disappeared, guard, and Sonja joined the Women’s dinner,” she said. “He Ambulance and Defense Guard. ➤ Continued on page 18 BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS ent, very polite. 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Page 18 • February 9, 2007 • Danville Weekly Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY Comedy’s man of Steele Laugh it up on Valentine’s Day

by Natalie O’Neill

omedian Johnny Steele keeps an old joke in His frustration was a catalyst for his decision to the back of his mind when he’s in front of a book shows at small venues—like Danville’s Village C new audience. Theatre. “It isn’t my joke, it’s George Carlin’s joke,” says Steele used to frequent Cobb’s Comedy Club, a Steele, who speaks rapidly and grew up as the class nationally renowned spot in San Francisco’s North clown in Pittsburg. Beach, but he said he recently did a show for an “The joke is that anyone who’s going slower than audience at Cobb’s with a preference for low grade you on the freeway is an idiot and everybody going misogynistic humor. The audience was filled with faster than you is a maniac,” he says. drunk frat boy types, he said. To get laughs as a comedian you have to be cruis- “They looked like they were there for a ‘cage ing at the same speed as your audience. You’ve got to match ultimate fighting’ ticket give-away. They be “relatable.” So being ideologically miles ahead or were a bunch of troglodyte cave dwellers,” he miles behind them is a comedian’s nightmare, Steele joked. says. While he says most comedians think “the drunker This is the reason why a political comedian the audience the funnier I will seem,” Steele likes his wouldn’t be caught Bush-bashing at a small Texas audience members sober so they can pick up on his comedy club circa September 2001. And it’s why the subtle nuances. Blue Collar Comedy Tour doesn’t make tour stops at His new goal is to get a bunch of smart 35-and- Yale. older comedians together for a sophisticated, clever With the range of venues Steele has been booked act. in—from edgy San Francisco night clubs to fancy “It’s kind of the opposite of the Blue Collar East Bay corporate events—he has to constantly Comedy Tour,” he says. gauge who is filling the seats in front of him. To go along with his group of older comedians, he But it’s not that he changes his style or twists his hopes for an older audience as well. He said he wants persona to people-please. to talk about things that people his age are going “I can’t do an act for people in Kansas, then do through. Getting married, losing a parent, buying a it in Japanese and then in sign language,” he jokes, house—these are all experiences his demographic “(But) there are three or four ways I can approach the can relate to, he says. same subject.” “Like for example ... did you know you have to For Steele, who goes on irreverent rants about the take a class if you want a vasectomy? I told the doc- state of socially dysfunctional America, it’s particu- tor I want to get a vasectomy, not perform one,” says larly crucial that he be able to “feel out” who is at Steele, who is in his early 40s. his shows. His act has been written up as outrageous, Thinking back on shows he performed toward the intense and even brilliant. But he knows how to tone beginning of his career, one particularly awful one it down—or turn it up for that matter. comes to mind. Steele had just flown in to San Diego “I know people vacationing don’t want to hear that from the Bay Area and decided to do a bit about air- the polar bears are dying,” he said referring to a show planes. he recently did at a resort. About a week before, a U.S. Air airplane pilot had With this in mind, Steele says he knows right away crashed into the ocean, no one had been hurt, but that his Danville Valentine’s Day show is going to be the story had been all over news. In his standup, he more about love and relationships than consumerism made a reference to the plane and an elderly man in or war. the front center row stood up and started screaming He will still draw his jokes from “the newsroom at him. instead of the bathroom,” but he said he’ll be skip- “It turned out he was the father of the captain of ping over some of his more controversial tirades. the plane!” Steele says. “The audience respects it if you get close to the The father had apparently flown to San Diego to line, but the second you cross over it they have no get away from all the press and decided to see some use for you. I wish I could do a Jerry Seinfeld act comedy to take his mind off the week’s events. Talk about nothing—about socks—it would make it so about a comedian’s worst nightmare. My funny Valentine much easier on stage,” Steel says. As a comedian, no matter how well you measure What: Johnny Steele and Pals Valentine’s To him, comedy is about taking some risks. the audience, you always run the risk of rubbing Day Comedy Show “If you don’t take risks then it would all be someone the wrong way. When: 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14 Garfield cartoon strips,” he says. This is a chance Steele is willing to take. And Where: Danville Village Theatre, 233 Front Steele has experience as a radio host on Live 105, anyway, if you’re funny enough people won’t realize St., Danville has co-hosted on Bay TV/KRON’s “The Show,” has that you’re pushing boundaries, he says. Tickets: $18 made appearances on quake radio, and has been “The trick is to be funny,” he says. Box Office: Telephone 314-3463 doing standup since 1990. Sounds simple but it’s one of the most elusive, Information: www.johnnysteele.net Lately, though, he’s been frustrated with the way complicated tasks modern entertainers say they are comedy clubs are changing. There is too much faced with. In standup, sometimes you just have to emphasis on boring masturbation and defecation get on the road and hope the other drivers will go jokes and the audience is usually drunk, he says. your speed. That’s what Steele does. ■

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So many people [email protected] Dolores Fox Ciardelli pause and wonder how they could have hap- volunteer in worthwhile projects to improve 131 Benjamin Lane Staff Reporters pened here and if we could have helped. others’ lives. Our churches rallied to help Danville Jordan M. Doronila The victims were close relatives to the with housing for people in Mississippi after 925-858-2365 Natalie O’Neill murderers so the crimes don’t mean Danville Hurricane Katrina. Our Sentinels of Freedom Sports Writer Rachel McMurdie is becoming a dangerous place to live. Both program invites wounded veterans to move Contributors involved young men killing those closest to here and helps them find jobs and make Geoff Gillette them—one youth beat his mother to death homes. We have sports programs and Scout Beverly Lane with a baseball bat, and the other young man troops, school activities and so much more. QUALITY AND VALUE • Since 1976 Jacqui Love Marshall Katharine O’Hara stabbed his brother. 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We Trina Cannon These cases show that our home is not can only be sorrowful that somehow it was James Greenfield immune from tragedy, no matter how much able to happen here. ADVERTISING Advertising Manager LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mary Hantos Advertising Elected MACs make Account Executive Canyon Country Club in Danville, has about 93 books on the subject Susan Sterling better ‘bridge’ while Guy was considering enter- of the “global warming” hysteria. General and Real Estate Dear Editor: ing Dublin politics. His playing Of these, 78 are downright propa- Account Executive I’m sure that I’m not the only one football at and graduating from ganda pieces of global warmer tub Terry Bertolini who is writing to you in response San Ramon Valley High School, thumpers, devoid of facts or verifi- Classified Advertising to Supervisor Piepho’s comments where his dad coached football, able references. It is OK to have all Susan Thomas at the Blackhawk Museum last in downtown Danville, certainly kind of books. week. To say that I am appalled qualifies them as subjects for your Of the remaining 15, three are and dismayed at her idea of good hometown paper. not really relevant and the other BUSINESS government is an understatement! Although I parted with the 12 do represent a critical view Office Manager MAC elections give the groups “a GOP because they deviated from of the issue. There are also two Amory Foreman false sense of power,” her words, their long held set of political government reports but not, of Ad Services and yet she also comments that a philosophies, I still have highest course, Sen. James M. Inhofe’s Sandy Lee MAC serves as a “bridge” between respect for how Guy, and Lynne “A Skeptic’s Guide to Debunking Susan Thomas the community it represents and Leach before him, represented Global Warming Alarmism.” Business Associate the Board of Supervisors. us in the Assembly. Now, with Presumably the librarians hold that Lisa Oefelein Why would the board NOT Congressional District 10 falling to this represents a balanced resource Circulation Manager want an elected MAC consisting Ellen Tauscher 10 years ago, and for the readers. Bob Lampkin of members that their community Congressional District 11 falling To do my part by way of cor- WANTS? Why would the supervi- to Jerry McNerney last November, recting this situation and in view Neighborhood Brewpub How to reach the Weekly sors NOT want a body of individu- Assembly District 15 is the only of the current campaign directed als who give voice to what their partisan seat in Republican hands. at propagandizing our children, I 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 community WANTS? When Guy terms out in 2008, the left with the Danville library an 30 BEERS ON TAP Danville, CA 94526 The way I see it is any advantage of incumbency is gone, “Energy Primer for the Kids.” The Phone: (925) 837-8300 APPOINTED MAC member owes plus with the ever-narrowing reg- manager approached me and said Including winter beers! Fax: (925) 837-2278 his/her loyalty to the supervisor istration advantage of Republicans, the library could not make the book Editorial e-mail: who did the appointing and not the Assembly District 15 could easily available to its readers because it [email protected] community it is supposed to serve. become the final East Bay seat to had no ISBN number (I wonder if [email protected] How does Piepho expect to get go Democrat in 2008. A third party the U.S. Constitution has one) and San Ramon Display Sales e-mail: ANY independent thoughts from in the race could tip the balance. “has not been published”—pre- (925) 277-9600 [email protected] a group of individuals that she and Guy’s options in 2008 likewise sumably not by the Washington Classifieds Sales e-mail: her fellow supervisors appointed? are difficult: To win either District Pest or the Treason Times. The 470 Market Place [email protected] Sorry, but democracy doesn’t 11 back from McNerney, or a race ISBN requirement later turned out Circulation e-mail: work that way. Democracy exists against the 2008 Democrat Primary to be a fabrication of that person. I [email protected] FOR and BY its people, not for the victor for the termed-out seat of also heard from the chief librarian board of supervisors. District 7 Sen. Tom Torlakson. I that there is no “space.” The Danville Weekly is published every Lucretia Marcus, Alamo predict this will be Republican- It is obvious the establishment Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, turned-Democrat District 11 is gearing up to impose a hefty CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. Guy’s best bet Assemblyman Mark DeSaulnier. “carbon footprint” tax, part of Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. The Dear Editor: Guy’s best bets in 2008 may be a which will go for financing the Danville Weekly is mailed free to homes and apartments in Danville, Blackhawk, Your feature article “What a Guy” state or federal appointed post. billion dollar grants for “scientists” Diablo and Alamo. Voluntary subscriptions on Assemblyman Guy Houston Ralph Hoffmann, Danville (=charlatans) to fabricate addition- at $30 per year ($50 for two years) are wel- (Jan. 26) was balanced and excel- al “scientific” support for their hal- come from local residents. lent journalism. I’ve known Guy Library withholding lucinations. Subscription rate for businesses and for residents of other communities is $50/year. and Inge Houston since she was critical works It looks like Danville residents © 2007 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. president of the San Ramon Valley will be able to read only what the www.hopyard.com All rights reserved. Reproduction Republican Women, Federated, and Dear Editor: librarian allows them. without permission is strictly prohibited. I a member, which meets in Crow Contra Costa Library System Vlado Bevc, Danville Page 22 • February 9, 2007 • Danville Weekly QUALITY AND VALUE • Since 1976 Smog K ing Community Pulse Every two years... You just gotta’ do it. POLICE BULLETIN & LOG • OBITUARIES • BIRTHS & WEDDINGS $ OFF In & out in POLICE BULLETIN 20 20 minutes All Smogs Including: Owner catches teen thieves the resident. • DMV Renewal in the act The items stolen included Seagram’s Wild Grape • Test Only Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Malibu Rum and champagne. • RV’s A 38-year-old man caught two California High The teens also took a 35-millimeter camera, a • Gross Poluters School boys stealing items from his car—including flashlight and the pair of sunglasses. The items, a pair of Prada sunglasses worth $400—last week excluding the sunglasses, were valued at $130, said 3440-D on Sycamore Circle in Danville. police. Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. All of the items were recovered, except for the “Most of the items were recovered in the lawn Pleasanton San Ramon 925-820-5665 sunglasses, said Danville Sgt. Troy Craig. area,” said Craig. 925-846-SMOG The boys, ages 14 and 15, saw a 1999 Toyota Police cited the youths for grand theft and Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 Camry with its dome light on and went inside the held them on Sycamore Circle until their parents car to open its trunk, around 7:30 a.m., Sunday, arrived. Jan. 28, on Sycamore Circle, according to police “A lot of the crimes police receive on their desk reports. The car owner came out of his home to pick are strictly crimes of opportunity,” Craig said. up his newspaper and saw one of the youths near He added that some people who break the law his car’s trunk, said Craig. see valuables in plain view and have the urge to Upon seeing the items from his car being stolen, take them. • Secured by Real Estate • 1st and 2nd Mortgages the man ran toward the teenagers. One tripped and “We try to handle (juvenile situations) at the low- fell, which allowed the car owner to catch him. The est possible level,” he said. “We hope all members • Interest Paid Monthly • Licensed Broker Danville resident told the youth to stay where he of the community vie for the juveniles to correct for 25 years was as he called the police. The other teen escaped their behavior before they become adults.” • IRA, 401K but eventually came back and turned himself in to —Jordan M. Doronila Approved

POLICE LOG The Danville Police Department • Petty theft on Molitas Rd. at 9:01 • Auto burglary on St. Helena Dr. at made the following information avail- a.m. 9:05 p.m. able. Under the law, those charged • Petty theft on Las Barrancas Dr. at • Misdemeanor driving under the influ- with offenses are considered inno- 3:24 p.m. ence (DUI), arrest, on Diablo Rd. cent until convicted. • Vandalism on Arroyo Dr. and Diablo and southbound I-680 offramp Rd. at 3:44 p.m. at 10:06 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 • Accident, property damage, on Friday, Feb. 2 • Party disturbance on Podva Rd. at Diablo Rd. and southbound I- 12:17 a.m. 680 at 4 p.m. • Battery on Stone Valley Rd. at 8:24 • Auto burglary on Sycamore Cir. at • Auto burglary on Midland Way at a.m. 7:22 a.m. 4:24 p.m. • Petty theft on Hartz Ave. at 11:20 • Petty theft on southbound I-680 • Littering on Boone Ct. at 4:47 p.m. a.m. onramp and Sycamore Valley • Accident, property damage, on • Petty theft on Hartz Ave. at 2:34 Rd. at 10:30 a.m. Camino Ramon and Sycamore p.m. DANVILLE SMOG • Vandalism on San Ramon Valley Valley Rd. at 10:10 p.m. • Vandalism on Verde Mesa Dr. at Blvd. at 2:06 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 6:54 p.m. • Drugs violation on Zenith Ridge Dr. • Petty theft, shoplift, on Camino TEST ONLY at 4:41 p.m. • Disturbance on Stone Valley Rd. at Tassajara and Crow Canyon Rd. 8:08 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 7:48 p.m. CENTER • Warrant on Hartz Ave. at 8:54 a.m. • Petty theft, shoplift, on Camino • Vandalism on Garden Creek Pl. at • Drugs violation on Hartz Ave. at Tassajara at 8:22 p.m. GAS STATION 1:50 a.m. and 2:01 a.m. 3:14 p.m. • Grand theft from vehicle on Richard • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Cameo • Neighbor disturbance on Cordell Ct. Dr. at 9:14 p.m. 744 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Ln. at 7 a.m. at 6:50 p.m. • Accident, major injuries, on Camino • Accident, property damage, on • Harass disturbance on Shelby Ct. at (Corner of Sycamore) Camino Tassajara and Crow 9:40 p.m. Tassajara and Woodranch Dr. at Canyon Rd. at 8:04 a.m. 11:01 p.m. Mention this ad and get Thursday, Feb. 1 • Vandalism on Jewel Terrace and • Party disturbance on Camino $20 off smog check San Ramon Valley Blvd. at 8:04 • Credit card fraud on Green Valley Tassajara at 11:06 p.m. a.m. Rd. at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 • Vandalism on Danville Oak Pl. at • Miscellaneous burglary on El Rincon 925-743-1967 Rd. at 7:53 a.m. • Auto burglary on Old Orchard Dr. 12:05 p.m. WE • Auto burglary on Richard Ln. at • Littering on San Ramon Valley Blvd. and Sycamore Valley Rd. at While-U-Wait or By Appt. 12:24 p.m. at 9:16 a.m. 12:50 a.m. SMOG • Forgery of fraudulent documents on Mon-Fri 8:00-6:00 • Sat 9:00-4:00 • Vandalism on Adobe Dr. and • Petty theft from vehicle on La ALL Highbridge Ln. at 2:02 p.m. Questa Dr. at 10:43 a.m. Ambience Way at 11:12 a.m. www.danvillesmog.com • Petty theft on Love Ln. at 4:53 p.m. • Credit card fraud on Hartford Rd. at • Credit card fraud on Verde Mesa Dr. VEHICLES • Auto burglary on Ynez Cir. at 5:09 12:32 p.m. at 12:01 p.m. p.m. • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on • Trespassing on Calmar Vista Rd. at • Accident, property damage, on Phoenix Ct. at 1:38 p.m. 12:13 p.m. Diablo Rd. and southbound I- • Battery on Diablo Rd. at 2:52 p.m. • Forgery of fraudulent documents on 680 offramp at 5:36 p.m. • Drugs violation on Esther Ln. at 3:59 St. Timothy Ct. at 4:44 p.m. • Drugs violation on Hartz Ave. at p.m. • Petty theft on Sycamore Valley Rd. 5X^HMNHTK)FS[NQQJ 11:59 p.m. • Battery on Hartz Ave. at 6:24 p.m. W. at 6:08 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 • Auto burglary on Camino Ramon at • Auto burglary on Bali Ct. at 7:52 p.m. • Auto burglary on Richard Ln. at 8:28 6:49 p.m. 9FWTY(FWI7JFIJW a.m. • Battery on Stone Valley Rd. at 6:58 • Warrant and Marigold St. at 11:40 p.m. p.m. 1JYRJMJQU^TZLJY^TZWQNKJGFHP OBITUARIES ^TZWUFYMYTXJQKMJFQNSL

Claire Isabelle liked old movie musicals, cross- Bisson of Alamo, Scott Bisson of MacDonell Bisson word puzzles, collecting antiques Livermore and Carla Bisson of 1T[J62TSJ^6(FWJJW6)NK°HZQY)JHNXNTSX and gardening as well as watching Alamo; two grandchildren and four 6-JQU\NYMFQQUWTGQJRX6

Claire Isabelle MacDonell Bisson, ice skating. She also enjoyed camp- nephews. 75, passed away at her home in ing with her family and spending A funeral Mass was cel- É 6É 7JFINSLXFQXTG^5MTSJ Alamo with her family by her side time at the beach. ebrated Feb. 3 at St. Isidore’s É Jan. 28 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Church in Danville. Interment ,NKY(JWYN°HFYJX&[FNQFGQJKTW5FWYNJX She was born in Berkeley on of 51 years, Charles Bisson of is at Oakmont Memorial park in March 20, 1931, to Wayne and Alamo; brothers Wayne MacDonell Lafayette. Memorial contributions Antoinette MacDonell and was a of Orinda and Bruce MacDonell of may be made to the Alzheimer’s 8FS7FRTS;FQQJ^'Q[I)FS[NQQJ 38-year resident of Alamo. She Pleasant Hill; her children John Foundation. Danville Weekly • February 9, 2007 • Page 23 Sports A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE

Soccer, basketball action continues at high schools

by Rachel McMurdie EBAL) in the 38th minute. Seconds before halftime, though, Monte an Ramon Valley boys soc- Vista’s Jeff Penna tied the game cer team pulled off a 1-0, on a penalty kick after a handball S East Bay Athletic League win violation in the box. The Mustangs over visiting Livermore last week took a 2-1 lead when Vincent on Wednesday. With 15 minutes Butera put home the rebound after left in the first half, San Ramon an Andre Cuadra shot. Valley’s Antone Ugarte surged past Livermore defense catching a long Girls soccer pass from Jason Granzella, then Monte Vista girls earned a 6- scored 25 yards out for the game’s 1 win at Livermore’s Granada only goal. High on Feb. 1. San Ramon Valley The win was the second straight defended its home turf, with a 3-0 for the Wolves (14-3-2, 4-2-2 win over Amador. EBAL) but just the second in their last six league games after start- Boys basketball ing the EBAL season 2-0. San Entering this week 18-1, Monte Ramon keepers John Christman Vista’s boys basketball outscored and Tommy Comer recorded one their last two opponents 157-74 but CHERI EPLIN save each. lost Feb. 2, 44-48, to California. At the other end of town, Monte Ryan Whalen led the Mustangs Vista boys rallied ahead of Amador with 13 points, six rebounds. Valley in the 57th minute to beat the Girls basketball ‘Scoring’ at halftime visiting Amador Valley Dons 2-1. The fifth-grade CYO basketball team from St. Isidore’s in Danville played a four-minute exhibition game Earlier this season in a game Monte Vista girls are still unde- Jan. 21 in Sacramento during the Kings vs. New Jersey Nets contest. Kings coach Eric Musselman has a against Amador, Monte Vista (14- feated at 21-0 after earning a 61- 0-6, 5-0-4 EBAL) squandered a 2-2 35 win over California on Feb. 2. son on the CYO team. draw allowing the Dons to score the Niveen Rasheed, with 14 points, equalizer in the 78th minute. This five rebounds and five steals, led time however, the team was able to the Mustangs’ charge. Teammate fend off the offensive drives. Stephanie Cornell had four assists, Parent photographers Jeff Squier put in the first goal of while Carlyn Raphel contributed Send a jpeg to [email protected] of the best action shot from your child’s game for consideration for our Sports page. Remember to include caption information: who, what, when, where—and the score. the game for the Dons (8-5-7, 2-3-3 four blocks. ■

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A seminar for non-profi ts that want to know how to publicize their organization. Attendees will learn: how to write a press release; what constitutes “news”; when to send information; how to take a photo for the newspaper; who to contact when you have a story idea. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions. The free 90-minute seminar will be held on two dates in two locations ‘We’re No. 1’ to accommodate most schedules: The San Ramon Valley Christian Academy girls basketball team cel- ebrates with Coach Donald Villella after winning the BACSAL league championship on Jan. 27, held at Fremont Christian. They defeated Thursday, Feb. 22 Tabernacle of Concord, 39-25, in the semi-finals and went on to beat 5:30 to 7 p.m. Valley Christian of Dublin, 37-34, in the finals. In the championship Danville Weekly offi ce, game, Amanda Davis scored 16 points, with 21 rebounds; Jane Humphrey scored 10 points; Jasmine Jenkins made 4 points with 10 315 Diablo Road, Ste. 100, Danville rebounds; Allie Begin, 4 points, 9 rebounds; Breanna McKinney, 3 points, 6 rebounds; and Sunee Washom, 1 rebound. Saturday, March 3 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pleasanton Weekly offi ce, Madison White captures 5506 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 100, Pleasanton two swim titles Up to two representatives from the non-profi t can attend. Register by Danville girl No. 1 in nation calling 600-0840 and giving the representative’s name, daytime phone in 50-meter backstroke number, and which location is preferred. Seating is limited.

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$25 by Feb. 20 or $30 afterward. Call residents of San Ramon, Dublin, WEEKEND PREVIEW 837-4400. Pleasanton, Livermore and Danville to Art a luncheon at noon, Thursday, Feb. Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society 15, at Crow Canyon Country Club, This society will present a group 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Call showing of paintings from now until Classes 735-3508 or visit newcomers.home. March 20, at the Danville Town offices, comcast.net. 510 La Gonda Way. The offices are Financial Planning for Special Tri-Valley Cultural Jews open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Needs Children Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will host a Friday. Town of Danville will offer a free workshop from part of their series class for parents with special needs Art in the Park “You Call This Jewish Food?” at 7 children to help them gain a better p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at Sugandh Town of Danville and Alamo-Danville understanding of government benefits Artists’ Society are looking for appli- Indian Cuisine, 4515 Rosewood Dr., and legal and financial plans from #700, Pleasanton. This workshop is cants for Art in the Park on Oct. 6. 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, Categories are: painting, photography, a series of five monthly dining-out at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. events. Cost is $20, plus the cost of ROLE PLAYERS ENSEMBLE THEATRE printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and Registration is required, call 314-3392. fine jewerly. Cost is $70 for members, your dinner. Call 485-1049. $85 for non-members. For application, Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club email [email protected]. This club will meet with a round table Charles White Clubs discussion at 6:30 p.m. and begin The Frame Shop & Gallery will host an its general meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, at John Knox artist reception honoring Charlie White Alamo Women’s Club from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, This club will host their monthly lun- Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo at The Frame Shop & Gallery, 1661 cheon with guest speaker Patricia Road, Dublin. Babies up to 8 months Botelho Dr., #100, Walnut Creek. This Munson who will present a workshop and guests are welcome to the round event is free. Call 937-1151. table discussions; newborns and on “Women’s Empowerment” at breastfeeding babies only at general Entries Needed for Youth Art noon, Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Alamo meetings. Visit www.tvmotc.com. Bedford Gallery is looking for entries Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd. ‘Incorruptible’ for the Contra Costa Youth Art Cost is $25. Reservations are due by This weekend is your last chance to see ‘Incorruptible’ presented Exhibition which will run June 10-July Sunday, Feb. 25, call 820-2621. by the Role Players Ensemble Theatre, at 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 22, at the Bedford Gallery. Admission Amador Valley Quilt Guild Concerts is open to all high school- aged youth Amador Valley Quilt Guild will meet Feb. 9-10, at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Tickets are in Contra Costa County. Entry forms at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at ‘Love the World ‘Round’ $15-24. Call 314-3463 or visit [email protected]. can be found at www.bedfordgallery. Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case St. Timothy’s Concert Series presents org. Deadline is Monday, May 21. Ave., Pleasanton. Guest speaker will Musae in “Love the World ‘Round” be Melody Crust. Call 454-1971. Stephen Sanfilippo at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, at St. Instrumental Music Benefit Concert will join art advocates to build sup- Brentwood Arts Commission pres- Blackhawk Republican Women Timothy’s Parish Hall, 1550 Diablo San Ramon Valley High School will port for more state funding for the ents an art exhibit the work of Alamo This club will meet for lunch at 11:30 Rd., Danville. Cost is $18 for adults, host its Instrumental Music Benefit arts from 3:30-6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. resident, Stephen Sanfilippo, until a.m., Monday, Feb. 12, at Blackhawk $12 for students and seniors. Call Concert featuring San Jose Taiko at 15, at Knight Stage 3, Lesher Center April 20, at Brentwood Business & Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club 837-4993, ext. 15 or visit www.saint- 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at SRVHS for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Education Center, 101 Sand Creek Drive, Danville. All are welcome. Guest timothysdanville.org. Performing Arts Center, 140 Love Lane, Creek. Call 646-2278 or visit www. Road. Exhibit hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 speaker will be Lynne C. Leach. Cost is A Garden of Delights Danville. Visit www.communityconcerts. ac5.org. p.m., Monday-Friday. $18.50; reservations are due by noon, Pacific Chamber Symphony pres- com. Feb. 9 to Ms. Lyons at 820-6452. The American Dream ents “A Garden of Delights” featuring Jazz at Peace Diablo Symphony Orchestra will host Danville AM Toastmasters Club Beethoven, Brahms and the U.S. Peace Lutheran Church will host anoth- “The American Dream” at 2 p.m., The club meets from 7-8:30 a.m., debut of Russian pianists at 3 p.m., er Jazz at Peace series concert cel- Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Lesher Author Visit every Tuesday, at Father Nature’s, 178 Sunday, Feb. 11, at Lafayette-Orinda ebrating Black History Month at 5 p.m., Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, E. Prospect Ave. Guests are welcome. Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Peace Lutheran Walnut Creek. Tickets are $12, $20, Rakestraw Books For more information, contact Dave Tickets range in price; call 931-3444. Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara, $22. Call 943-7469 or visit www.dlrca. Rakestraw Books will host the follow- Miklasevich at 899-1543 or dmik210@ Danville. This event is free. Call 648- org. ing authors: Eoin McNamee, author Early Music Series yahoo.com or www.danvileamtoast- Las Positas College will host its 7000 or visit www.peacejourney.org. of “The Navigator” at 9:15 a.m., masters.org. Three Tableaus of Faure Monday, Feb. 12; Ayelet Waldman, second annual Early Music Series Laurence Juber Valley Concert Chorale presents author of “Love and Other Impossible Danville Women’s Club with three performances at 7:30 Community Concerts presents “Three Tableaus of Faure” at 8 Pursuits” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. This club will host a bridge luncheon p.m. including: Mahan Esfahani on Laurence Juber at 8 p.m., Saturday, p.m., Saturday, March 17, at First 15; at Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad to raise money for scholarships at Saturday, Feb. 10; Alla Rustica on Feb. 24, at the Wesley Center, 902 Presbyterian Church, 4th and L Avenue, Danville. Reservations are 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 16, at the Saturday, March 24; and the Farallon Danville Blvd., Alamo. Tickets are streets, Livermore and at 3 p.m., essential. 925-837-7337. Clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa, Danville. Quartet on Saturday, April 21, at Las $25 for adults, $22 for children and Sunday, March 18, at Trinity Lutheran Cost is $60 per table of four. Call 837- Positas Library, 3033 Collier Canyon seniors. Call 229-2710 or visit www. Church, 1225 Hopyard Road, 3860. Road, Livermore. Call 424-1554 or communityconcerts.com. Pleasanton. Advance tickets are $17 visit www.laspositascollege.edu. San Ramon Newcomers Club Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir for adults and $14 for seniors; tickets Civic Meetings This club invites new and established Gilbert and Sullivan a la Carte Community Concerts presents the are the door are $20 for adults and residents of San Ramon, Dublin, Six highly energized and talented Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir con- $17 for seniors. Call 866-4003. State of the Town Address Pleasanton, Livermore and Danville to entertainers will perform “Gilbert cert at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at World Class Four Hand Piano Town of Danville, Danville Area a luncheon at noon, Thursday, Feb. and Sullivan a la Carte” at 8 p.m., the Wesley Center, 902 Danville Blvd., Pleasanton Civic Arts will host Mark Chamber of Commerce and mayor 15, at Crow Canyon Country Club, Saturday, Feb. 10, at LeFevre Theatre, Alamo. Tickets are $40, $25, $22. Call Anderson and Tamriko Siprashvili in Mike Shimansky will host the State of 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Call Saint Mary’s College, 1928 Saint 229-2710 or visit www.community- World Class Four Hand Piano at 8 the Town Address luncheon starting 735-3508 or visit newcomers.home. Mary’s Road, Moraga. Tickets for concerts.com. p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at Amador at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 1, comcast.net. general admission are $25, $24 for Officials Plea for More Funding Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 seniors and $12 for students. Call Pleasanton. Tickets are $15, $20 San Ramon Newcomers Club 631-4670. for Arts Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Cost is This club invites new and established Law enforcement and judicial officials and $25. Call 931-3444 or visit www. civicartstickets.org.

• A LOCAL DIRECT LENDER • LOANS FOR EVERY NEED Events • FAST DECISIONS • STATED INCOME/INT.ONLY A Visit With John Muir • PURCHASE/REFINANCE • HUD APPROVED LENDER Museum on Main will host a family • OUT OF STATE LENDING • PERSONALIZED SERVICE event “A Visit With John Muir” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, at Museum on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Admission is $5 for museum Thousands members, $10 for non-members. Reservations are required. Call 462- of satisﬁ ed customers 2766. Black History Month throughout California! Celebrate Black History Month onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum with activities all day, Saturday, Feb. 17, at the museum, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. 780 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Admission is $14 for adults, $6 for 2nd ﬂ oor children; special price of $20 for a family of four is being offered this day. Danville Call (510) 521-8448 or visit www.uss- hornet.org. Andrew Karleskind Patricia Szabo Eric Karleskind Corina Wuest 925-855-7131 Black History Program Diablo Black Men’s Group will host a Poetry and Music Black History Page 26 • February 9, 2007 • Danville Weekly CALENDAR

Program from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. February. This program is dedicated 25, at San Ramon Community Center, to distributing reuseable coats, free of 12501 Alcosta Blvd. There will be per- Film Lectures/ charge, directly to local children and Spiritual formances, poetry readings, displays, An Inconvenient Truth About adults. Coats can be dropped off at Catholics@Work Breakfast Meeting music and refreshments. This event is Breast and Other Cancers Workshops ERA Golden Hills Brokers, 3223 Crow Catholics@Work will be hosting Chris free. Call Spencer Tyrus at (510) 714- Wall of Hope Breast Cancer Survivors Canyon Rd., Suite 110, San Ramon. Lowney at their next breakfast meet- 7387. Project will host a viewing of Al Gore’s Building and Managing Your Board Call 216-4590. ing from 6:45-8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. Bringing Back the Natives Garden “An Inconvenient Truth” from 7:30- of Directors Recycle for Breast Cancer 13, at Crow Canyon Country Club, Tour 10 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 9 and 23 and East Bay I.T. Group presents “Building Recycle for Breast Cancer is open 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Guest The third annual Bringing Back the March 9 and 23, at a private residence and Managing Your Board of seven days a week accepting free speaker will be Chris Lowney. Cost is Natives Garden Tour is a free, self- in Danville. Tickets are a donation of Directors” from 6:30-9 p.m., Monday, dropoffs for computers, monitors, cell $25 for members, $32 for non-mem- guided tour showcasing 60 pesti- $20. For directions and information, Feb. 12, at Crown Plaza Hotel, 11950 phones, laptops, servers and TVs. bers. Call 389-0704 or visit www.catho- cide-free, water-conserving East Bay call 736-7100. Dublin Canyon Rd., Pleasanton. Cost Located inside Saf Keep Storage, 200 licsatwork.org. gardens from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, is $10 pre-registered, $20 at the door, Purdue Rd., #1018, San Ramon. Call Children of Alcatraz free for members. Visit www.ebig.org. Church Open House May 6. Registration deadline is April Museum on Main will show and give a 735-7203 or visit www.recyclefor- Pathway Community Church will host 25. Bringing Back the Natives Tour talk on Scott Cornfield’s film “Children Employment and Disability Rights breastcancer.org. an Open House starting at 10:30 a.m., will also host private Select Tours of Alcatraz” at 7 p.m., Thursday, The Wellness Community will host San Ramon Symphonic Band Sunday, Feb. 11, at the church, 3470 Saturday, April 28 and May 5. Cost March 15, at Museum on Main, 603 “Employment and Disability Rights for San Ramon Symphonic Band is seek- Fostoria Way, Danville. Call 830-4722 or is $40. Visit www.bringingbackthe- Main St. Admission is $5 for mem- People With Cancer” from 6-8 p.m., ing a successor to their director, who is visit www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org. natives.net bers, $10 for non-members. Call Thursday, Feb. 15, at Valley Care retiring after 20 years. The ideal candi- Complimentary Wine Tasting 462-2766. Health Library, 5725 W. Las Positas date should have experience in direct- AWM Financial Partners will host a Blvd., Suite 270, Pleasanton. This ing adult instrumental groups, talent complimentary wine tasting of La event is free, but reservations are development and program innovation. Sports Rochelle’s Pinot Noir from 6-9 p.m., required. Call 933-0107. Call David Turner at 736-7802 or visit Friday, Feb. 9, at Bella Vino Wine Bar, Fundraisers Gardening Seminars www.geocities.com/sanramonband/. Danville A’s Challenger Baseball 3450 Camino Tassajara, Danville. A Sloat Garden Centers will host a Sign-Ups drawing will be held to benefit the workshop “Rose Pruning” at 11 a.m., Danville A’s Challenger Baseball is for All You Can Eat Dungenous Crab kids with disabilities between the ages Cardiac Unit in Children’s Hospital Feed Saturday, Feb. 24 and another work- Oakland. Call 648-1300. San Ramon Valley United Methodist shop on “Orchids 101” at 11 a.m., On Stage of 6-22 and the team is accepting Saturday, March 3, at Sloat Garden sign-ups. The season is from March Kosher in a Snap Church will host an All You Can Eat 25-June 10, starting at 1:30 p.m., Contra Costa Jewish Community Dungenous Crab Feed at 6 p.m., Centers, 828 Diablo Rd., Danville. ‘Incorruptible’ Cost is $5, free for Gardeners Reward Role Players Ensemble will host the Sundays, at the Dublin Sports Park, Center will host “Kosher in a Snap” Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Wesley Dublin. Call Frank Elliott at 736-5373. with two different sessions at 6:30 Center, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. members. Visit www.sloatgardens. production of “Incorruptible” at 8 p.m., p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20 or Wednesday, Tickets are $35 for adults, $12 for com. Thursdays-Saturdays and at 2 p.m., Sycamore Stingrays Swim Team Feb. 21, at Contra Costa Jewish youth adults (12-18) and children Learn How to Keep Your Top Talent Sundays, through Feb. 10, at the The Sycamore Stingrays Swim Team Community Center, 2071 Tice Valley 12 and under are free. Proceeds will NCHRA will host their chapter meeting Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. are back for the 2007 season with Blvd., Walnut Creek. Cost is $175 for benefit local church programs. Call starting at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. Tickets are $18-24. Call 314-3463. registration for residents on Monday, eight meals, $225 for 12 meals. Call 837-5243. 14, at Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional The Pajama Game Feb. 12; returning families on Thursday, Feb. 15; and open registration on 938-7800, ext. 223 or visit www.ccjcc. Crab Feed St., Dublin. Guest speaker,Laura The Belasco Theatre Company is org. Raynak, will talk about “Learn How to presenting the Pajama Game until Wednesday, Feb. 21. Call 855-8272 or Outdoor Adventure Faire will host a visit www.sycamorestingrays.com. McNerney Open House Crab Feed at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. Keep Your Top Talent.” Cost is $40 for Feb. 11 starring many residents from Congressman Jerry McNerney will 17, at Charlotte Wood Middle School, members, $60 for nonmembers. Visit Danville and Alamo. The play will start host an open house from 2-5 p.m., 600 El Capitan Drive, Danville. The www.nchra.org. at 8 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays and at 2 Saturday, Feb. 10, at McNerney’s night will include dinner and silent and Market Research and the p.m., Saturdays-Sundays. Tickets are Volunteering office, 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd., live auctions. Music and dancing will Marketing Plan $16. All performances are at the Del #175, Pleasanton. be provided by Tom Lucia’s band. Technology Ventures Corp. presents Valle Theatre,1963 Tice Valley Road in Behind the Ropes and Under the Cost is $40. Proceeds will benefit “Market Research and the Marketing Walnut Creek, next to Rossmoor. Call Hoods Newt Walk Outdoor Adventure Faire. Call Jim at 943-7469. Blackhawk Museum is offering a com- Lindsay Wildlife Museum will host a Plan” from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 820-3874 or Pete at 719-1950. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Carr America munity service opportunity for students Newt Walk by searching for newts, in grades 9-11 from mid-February-June. frogs, lizards and more with a natural- Hats Off America 10K Red T-Shirt Conference Center, 4400 Rosewood Run Drive, Pleasanton. This event is free, There will be three training sessions to ist from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. learn about the museum’s 80-plus car 17, at the museum, 1931 First Ave., Come run with the Bear Flag Runner but reservations are required by calling Seniors at the 10K Red T-Shirt Run at 10 a.m., 960-1600. exhibition, from 3:30-5 p.m., Thursdays, Walnut Creek. Cost is $15 or $10 for Feb. 15, 22 and March 1 and monthly museum members. Call 935-1978. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Sycamore Valley Senior Softball Park, 2101 Holbrook Drive, Danville. Town of Danville will start sign-ups for discussions and update sessions from Peace Center Membership Meeting Cost is $35. Proceeds will benefit Hats the spring/summer season of Senior 3:30-5 p.m., Thursdays, March 15, April Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center Off America. Call 855-1950. Miscellaneous Softball beginning Feb. 12. The games 19, May 17 and June 21. 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Yoga Center, 125 Town And Country There will be an all-players meeting interested in raising a CCI puppy for ties, sports camps, memorabilia and at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22, at Russian-American Kids Circus more available to bid on! Proceeds will Drive, # A, Danville. All are welcome. 15-18 months and are now accept- City of Pleasanton Civic Arts will host Call 837-8698. the Danville Library, 400 Front St. Call ing applications. For information, call benefit San Ramon Valley High School 413-9757. the Russian-American Kids Circus activities. One Warm Coat 1-800-572-BARK (2275) or visit www. at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, ERA Golden Hills Brokers will host cci.org. at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita One Warm Coat during the month of Rd., Pleasanton. Adult tickets are $14, $18, $22; children tickets are $10, $14, $18. Call 931-3444. Health Spyro Gyra The Wellness Community Pleasanton Civic Arts presents Spyro The Wellness Community provides Grya - Jazz for all Ages from 8-10:30 many workshops for cancer patients, What’s on your to-do list? p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, at Amador their families and friends including: Kids Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Circle & Teen Talk from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pleasanton. Cost is $25, $30 or $35. Saturday, Feb. 10; African Drumming Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicart- Circle from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, stickets.org. Feb. 15; Introduction to Dream Tending from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 17 and Managing Symptoms and Side Effects from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, PRIORITY Exhibits Feb. 24, all at The Wellness Community 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. Call Anatomy of a Hot Rod 933-0107. add canned lighting Bedford Gallery presents Anatomy of a O Hot Rod, which will run until Feb. 11, O hang pendant lights at the gallery, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m., Holiday O new door & hardware Tuesday-Sunday. Call 295-1417 O new wood trim Lindsay Wildlife Art Exhibits Valentine’s Day Comedy Show Lindsay Wildlife Museum will host a Johnny Steele and Pals will host a O add cable jack collection of art exhibits including: Valentine’s Day Comedy Show at 8 “Utopian Sunset” created by students p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Village O hang ﬂ at screen TV at Northgate High School from now Theater, 233 Front St., Danville. until Feb. 11; The Art of Andrew Tickets are $18. Call 314-3463 or visit O new cabinetry Denman “A Natural Inclination” will www.johnnysteele.com. O slab granite tops be displayed until March 18; Origami Animals by Robert Lang will be dis- O tile ﬂ ooring played from Jan. 31-April 29; Birds in Art from Feb. 24-May 5, all at Lindsay Kids and O texture walls Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. Call 935-1978 or visit O paint throughout www.wildlife-museum.org. 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SALES AT A GLANCE HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold during January 2007 Source: California REsource Danville Alamo San Ramon Walnut Creek Alamo 140 Soda Place D. & R. Hill to 361 Masters Court #1 D. & C. Newitt for $1,022,000 Fairways 340 Limited to T. Total sales reported:9 Total sales reported:3 Total sales reported:23 Total sales reported:23 220 Childers Court Dold Magers for $485,000 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Trust to H. & M. Assad for Walnut Creek $690,000 $900,000 $441,000 $220,000 $1,650,000 636 Ahwahnee Court R. & 2742 Oak Road #195 T. & Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: 150 Crest Avenue Ward Trust C. O’Sullivan to A. Adrian for C. Galbraith to D. Staana for $2,000,000 $1,650,000 $5,000,000 $2,642,500 to E. Sit for $900,000 $515,000 $275,000 Average sales report- Average sales report- Average sales report- Average sales report- 1550 Almond Court 576 Pimlico Court R. & V. ed: $1,083,834 ed: $1,240,667 ed: $954,826 ed: $719,761 3278 Stone Valley Road Reilly Trust to S. & V. Bawden for Champion Trust to Security Martin to T. Vorontsova for Sixty-Two Inc. for $1,125,000 $1,172,000 $566,000 5951 Autumnwood Drive Danville #6A Adam Trust to V. & C. Vigil 103 Player Court #2 Fairways 340 Limited to L. Bermudez for 1764 Cottswald Street for $420,000 $243,000 Lennar Homes to M. & J. 5961 Autumnwood Drive Kingsborough for $1,160,500 #6C Nelson Trust to Parrish 111 Player Court #2 Fairways Trust for $499,000 340 Limited to D. Sherman for OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND 611 Derbyshire Place Tate 587 Churchill Downs Court Trust to E. & L. Mooldyk for $220,000 J. & W. Schoenborn to A. 2001 Ptarmigan Drive #1 $875,000 Rudnitsky for $505,000 To list your home in the Danville Weekly Open Home Guide, W. Hanson to K. Seeno for 289 El Pinto G. & P. Rufino to 3634 Citrus Avenue Lindsay please email: [email protected] D. Feraren for $2,000,000 Trust to P. Morrow for $496,000 1354 Fountain Springs $760,000 2893 San Carlos Drive Roff Circle G. Leonard to G. Kalas 25 Diablo Ridge Lane Ashley Trust to J. Chien for $650,000 265 Montego Dr. $4,200,000 for $720,000 V Partners to G. & K. Giatzis for 4372 Terra Granada Drive Alamo $2,642,500 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 512 Mantova Court KB #3A Baldwin Trust to B. Homes to V. Craddock for 1713 Encanto Court J. McKeon for $417,000 3 Bedrooms $933,000 Denzler to T. & C. Galbraith for San Ramon $655,000 1301 Walden Road Prudential 914 Ina Dr. $1,448,000 25 Nerine Court J. & S. Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 850 Gail Court D. Viola to Relocation to H. White for 3 Bedrooms Siedliski to J. Hourihan for $830,000 20 Kemline Ct. $1,649,000 Thompson Giusti Properties for 1125 Vista Pointe Cir. $699,000 $795,000 Sun 12-4 Intero 997-5120 $2,195,000 1818 Wales Drive Taybi Trust Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4128 60 Rainbow Circle Cirimele 78 Las Juntas Way to Coburn Trust for $1,025,000 43 Elmwood Dr. $724,500 Trust to J. & N. Sucharski for Themigroup Inc. to M. Turker V. Antioch Sat/Sun 1:30-4 Alain Pinel 998-9747 $690,000 for $671,000 1246 Walker Avenue #201 Sauer to W. Zhou for $370,000 2782 Ellingson Wy. $769,000 1855 Rioja Street Lennar 1475 Marchbanks Drive #3 J. 4 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4060 Homes to J. & S. Yang for Cadwalader to S. & S. Bhatia 2497 Warren Road B. York to 3309 Kodiak St $550,000 $1,154,000 for $260,000 S. Nazari for $730,000.00 Sun 1:00-4:00 RE/MAX Accord 702-7722 4 Bedrooms 4112 Terra Alta Dr. $1,059,000 Blackhawk Sun 1-4 Intero 683-5165 23 Stow Ct. $1,150,000 FOREST HILLS ESTATES 4 Bedrooms Sun 1:30-4 Alain Pinel 998-9747 2332 Millstream Ln. $699,900 5029 FOREST HILL DR. PLEASANTON 34 Magnolia Pl. $1,995,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 314-1111 5 bedrooms 3 full baths, Approx. 3440 sqft. Sun 2-5 Intero 648-5346 OPEN SUN 1-4 343 Brower Ct. $915,000 Features large kitchen and family room, Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4041 Custom built-ins, Maple Cabinetry, Granite counters,Travertine Floors, Hardwood ﬂ oors, Danville 64 Foster Dr. $919,999 Sun 1-4 Intero 980-4816 Security System, Central Vac, Intercom system, 2 Bedrooms Professionally landscaped yards with custom built 5 Bedrooms BBQ, fountain.Offered at $1,459,950 1946 St. George Rd. $699,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 858-5233 106 Rodriguez Ct. $1,355,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 707-333-6640 3 Bedrooms 16 Pine Valley Pl. $1,399,000 Sun 1:30-4 Intero 487-6211 111 Lomitas Dr. $849,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 640-1728 201 Pleasant Valley Ct. $999,950 Sun 1-4 Intero 833-1822 132 Vista Del Diablo $859,000 Sun 2-5 Intero 648-5346 6 Bedrooms 29 La Gonda Ct. $930,000 908 Regalo Wy. $1,444,000 PLEASANTON MEADOWS Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 858-5400 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4050 4282 FAIRLANDS DR. PLEASANTON 4 Bedrooms Walnut Creek OPEN SUN 1-4 5 bedrooms 2.5 baths, Approx. 2066 sqft. 84 Stowbridge $1,039,000 Hardwood ﬂ oors, crown moulding, New carpet Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 314-1111 3 Bedrooms & paint, granite counters, stainless steel & black 408 Coventry Pl. $1,099,950 appliances, New windows and interior doors. 2432 Casa Wy. $759,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 899-9651 Backyard has a Sparkling Pool and Spa, with an Sun 1:30-4:30 Intero 336-6377 outdoor Kitchen complete w/ grill, sink, burner 361 Princeton Ln. $1,149,000 and refrigerator. A must see! 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