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Page 4ÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ALAMO ● BLACKHAWK ● DANVILLE ● DIABLO Vets Hall plan gets OK from design board Renovation plan moving on to Planning Commission BY GEOFF GILLETTE The ambitious $7 million plan to renovate and expand the Veterans Memorial Hall in downtown Danville took another step through the approval process last week as members of the Design Review Board examined the plan. At a July 23 special meeting of the board, members spent nearly three hours going over the designs from architect ARG and discuss- ing several different aspects of the exterior. The plan under consideration was drafted by ARG in conjunction with a 10-member committe. Veteran and senior groups as well as representatives of the Town of Danville had input into the design. Robert Storer, a member of the committee and the Design Review board, said he was pleased by what they saw of the plan. “We looked at the exterior of the building on all four sides. We made a lot of comments and asked questions of ARG. There weren’t any big changes we felt needed to be made,” he stated. One area that did raise some questions from the board was how the new addition will mesh with the existing front facade being kept. The ex- panded portion is being built with a different ex- terior texture and color. The question was asked DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI whether the new should match with the old or instead strive for a contrast between the two. Hot Summer Nights draws cool classics Storer said it was actually somewhere in Danville residents Frank Felicelli (left) and Tom Waterman reminisce over a 1966 GTO Pontiac at Hot Summer Nights on Thursday, July 23. “This is the middle. the car that started all the car shows—the muscle car,” said Waterman. Crowds swarmed downtown Danville for the first of two 2009 shows, which “The Heritage Resource Committee guide- combine muscle cars, hot rods and vintage rides while live bands play music from the 1950s and ’60s. The July show draws mainly local folks, while lines deem a historical building has to look a the second one, being held Aug. 20, brings a larger crowd of people who are in the area for the Good Guys car event at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. little different but coordinate with the new. You will certainly know you have a veterans building built in 1925, but it will have to coordinate with the new facility built in 2010,” he explained. While the project has been passed on to the Planning Commission, it will ultimately Alamo wants to keep planning board return to the Design Review Board before construction begins, to finalize many detail BY GEOFF GILLETTE Residents lobby Danville sions on unincorporated areas of the San issues such as exterior colors, final landscap- Concerns over the possible loss of the Ramon Valley. ing and building textures. San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Com- to support SRV planning body Alamo resident Roger Smith addressed Town Manager Joe Calabrigo said it is mission prompted four Alamo residents to the Danville Town Council, asking its mem- exactly that attention to detail that is the attend the July 21 meeting of the Danville pal Advisory Council being put in place in bers to write a letter to the county in sup- bailiwick of the Design Review Board. Town Council to ask for support in keeping Alamo, residents are concerned over state- port of the planning commission. “That’s what this board does. They take the commission. ments made by county committees that the “If we look back over the years, we’ve had the project apart piece by piece. They’re not The commission is one of two such MAC would render the planning commis- oversight,” Smith stated. “They (SRVRPC) broad policy kinds of meetings, they cover planning bodies in Contra Costa County. sion superfluous. The Board of Supervisors played a key role in the development of everything in great detail,” he said. Appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the is set to discuss the SRVRPC at an August Dougherty Valley. Having that commission The Veterans Hall plan will next be consid- SRVRPC oversees development in the unin- meeting and decide whether to allow the locally gives everyone a chance to voice ered at an Aug. 11 joint meeting of the Plan- corporated areas of the southern portion of commission to disband when an October their concerns and opinions.” ning Commission and the Heritage Resource the county. sunset date is reached. The County Plan- MaryAnn Cella asked the council not only Commission. N With the current discussions of a Munici- ning Commission then would make deci- See ALAMO on Page 6 Living Treasures runs out of funding options
BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI as Living Treasures were Joan and Don Kurtz, tional Football League. Foundation. “The foundation continues to San Ramon Valley is not out of Living Trea- Beverly Lane, Ken Behring and Brent Jones. “We applied (for another grant) and Lesher greatly admire their work.” sures, but the program to honor such residents Presentations by each of them were well is just not coming through with the grants. Joyce said she is glad that historical lectures is out of money. attended. The Kurtzes, who designed the One- There was no real reason,” Joyce said. will continue in conjunction with the Abraham “I’m disappointed. I thought it went rather Room Schoolhouse program, turned the Dia- The Lesher Foundation also has awarded Lincoln bicentennial being celebrated this year. well,” said Betty Joyce, a volunteer at the blo Room at the library into a schoolroom, capital grants for museum restoration and in Gerald S. Henig, emeritus profession of History Museum of the San Ramon Valley who inau- and adults became school children again in 2005 gave $20,000 toward the History Cur- at Cal State East Bay, will present “Lincoln at gurated the program two years ago. an enjoyable trip down Memory Lane. Lane riculum of the San Ramon Valley. 200—In Fact Rather than Fiction,” at 7 p.m., Living Treasures began as a presentation at presented historical characters from Danville’s “While we have been faithful funders of Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Danville Community the Museum but when the program received a past. Behring told his rags to riches story that the museum for the last several years, the Center, 420 Front St. $10,000 grant from the Lesher Foundation, it culminated in the founding of the Wheelchair current economic development has made all “At the museum we have lots of creative was able to move to the Danville Library and Foundation; and Jones brought gridiron action grant-making very competitive,” said Kath- people,” said curator Beverly Lane. “We work the Community Center. The people honored alive with his colorful tales of life in the Na- leen Odne, executive director of the Lesher to have a variety of programs.” N Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊU Page 5 NEWS
ALAMO “I think it’s very important that Danville chef Continued from Page 5 this end of the county have a voice in planning,” she stated. to support stopping the commis- Andersen added her feeling auditions sion from being disbanded but was that residents affected by asked for Danville to come out local projects were more likely in favor of returning the sunset to be a part of the process here for Food date to every four years instead in their local area than having to of every year. That cycle was drive to Martinez for meetings. changed last year by District 3 Mayor Newell Arnerich agreed. Network Supervisor Mary N. Piepho in the “It holds no water for the coun- event that Alamo voted to incor- ty to say it costs more to have this Award winning Chef Rodney porate. commission,” he said. “I think Worth, who owns Danville’s “The “At the heart of the matter is that it behooves all of use to have a Peasant and the Pear,” is hoping the San Ramon Valley Regional voice, otherwise we’ll be spend- to be “The Next Food Network Planning Commission does a better ing all of our time in Martinez.” Star.” The popular national cable job of protecting our valley than Arnerich also expressed con- TV network held auditions in San will the county planning commis- cern about having the New Farm Francisco on Sunday, July 26, and sion,” Cella said. “A lot of people plan be seen only by the county Worth was among more than 200 have complained over the years planning commission. chefs, cooks and hopeful culinary that the county has eroded the ju- “You could count the votes on stars. risdiction of the commission.” it,” he said. “You could count the “I’ve always watched the Food Cella said the return of the New votes right now.” Network and just think it would Farm development plan on Dan- Councilman Mike Doyle said be a real fun thing to do and just ville’s eastern edge is also cause he did not feel any need for an show off my culinary talents,” said for keeping the SRVRPC. additional planning commission Worth, who also lives in Danville MARK CURTIS “If that project goes through, just for the San Ramon Valley and with his wife and three children. Executive Chef Rodney Worth of Danville studies his “Mostly Mediterranean” cook- there will be thousands of questioned whether the SRVRPC “The Next Food Network Star” book as he prepares to audition for the TV program, “The Next Food Network Star.” homes going into that area,” she has the weight to affect decisions is much like “American Idol” for claimed. on projects. foodies. The show begins with 10 Alamo Improvement Associa- “This letter won’t make any semifinalists who cook for a panel for me and my family. It would be six hours Sunday, Worth was finally tion President Brad Waite echoed difference one way or the other,” of celebrity judges. Every week one a very huge stepping stone in my interviewed by Food Network pro- the sentiments of both Smith and he said. “It doesn’t make a differ- chef is eliminated until there is a culinary life.” ducers. No cooking was involved, Cella. ence.” national winner. Worth was named Diablo Maga- but they talked a lot about his “There’s no valid reason for After wrangling over the de- Being asked to compete on “The zine “East Bay Chef of the Year in cooking style and personality. disbanding it,” he said. “We need tails, council members voted 3-2 Next Food Network Star” would 2008” and Diablo Magazine “Best “It went pretty well,” Worth said your support in keeping this com- in favor of sending a letter sup- be a huge feather in his cap. Worth New Restaurant 2006.” He recently of the 10-minute interview. mission alive and looking after porting the work of the SRVRPC hopes the judges feel his passion opened a second restaurant, “The Food Network producers told him the interests of all of us here lo- and calling on the county to allow for cooking. Peasant Courtyard,” in Alamo. His he’ll know in one to two more weeks cally.” continued local input on develop- “It’s fun! You’re at a party every favorite dish to cook is Paella, and whether he will get an on-camera Councilwoman Candace An- ment matters affecting the area. night when people are at the res- his favorite ingredient is eggs. cooking audition for “The Next Food dersen gave her support to the Councilmen Mike Doyle and taurant,” Worth said. “It’s a lifestyle After waiting in line for almost Network Star.” N commission. Mike Shimansky voted against it. N
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BY GEOFF GILLETTE ■ Montair Elementary School agreement was reached in June. A new lease program approved ■ Quail Run Elementary School Chmielesky said that they con- by members of the San Ramon Val- ■ Sycamore Valley Elementary vened a meeting of principals to ley Unified School District Board School talk about technology purchasing of Education will bring an infusion ■ Twin Creeks Elementary School and the possibility of using leases of new technology to several area Board members expressed their as a means of getting a better deal. schools with little cash outlay by concerns about the $466,084 price The 10 schools stepped forward as the district. tag over the four years of the lease wanting to take part in the plan. Board members approved a pair agreements. District funding has Six schools in the district chose of lease agreements with Apple continued to erode as property to move ahead with a straight pur- Inc. at a special meeting July 23. taxes have diminished, as well as chase option and bought 127 new District Technology Director Bruce losses in state funding. computers for their schools. Those Chmielesky gave a brief presenta- Chmielesky explained that the schools include Dougherty Valley tion on how the leases would work brunt of the cost for those 10 High School, Windemere Ranch and what they would provide for schools is being picked up by par- Middle School, Gale Ranch Middle the school district. ent contributions. School and Golden View Elemen- “Getting these computers in “About 80 percent of these pay- tary. Chmieleski said other princi- the classrooms at these schools ments will come from parent do- pals are working with their parent Coming Soon will bring us closer to getting to nations. The rest will be in Title I groups and categorical funding to that 1:1 ratio in our classrooms,” and categorical funding,” he stated. determine if their budgets would Chmielesky explained. Seven of the schools will be fully allow a similar purchase this year. “I’m really pleased they are going funded by parent donations, two Doing the large group leases will to the Rose Garden down this path,” agreed Superin- by a mix of parent and school fund- have the added benefit of dropping tendent Steve Enoch. “It’s a move ing, and one that will be complete- the per unit cost of the computers to be infusing technology further in ly funded through categoricals, by more than $100. Chmielesky our classrooms.” money from the state earmarked added that at the end of the leas- A total of 400 Apple MacBooks for certain areas. ing period the district will have the would be spread out among the Enoch was quick to point out option of purchasing the units at a 10 schools. One of the lease agree- that schools are using funds that cost of $1 each. 760 Camino Ramon ments is for three years and one were already donated by parents, Two schools will be receiving For our clients and employees safety we discard is for four years. Schools getting not going back to ask for more the lion’s share of the new comput- all non-reusableDanville, items. We sterilizeCA all re-usable computers include: money to buy the new computers. ers. Both Quail Run Elementary ■ Charlotte Wood Middle School “What we’ve said is we don’t and Sycamore Valley Elementary instruments with an Auto Clave. ■ Creekside Elementary School want to hear that you’re asking Schools will receive 100 MacBooks, ■ Country Club Elementary School parents for more money for this,” along with notebook carts to get ■ Diablo Vista Middle School he warned. the computers to the classrooms. ■ Live Oak Elementary School The decision over which schools Board member Ken Mintz said www.Bollingernailsalon.com ■ Los Cerros Middle School would participate in the lease See COMPUTERS on Page 8 Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊU Page 7 NEWS
COMPUTERS “We can opt out with 30 days Continued from Page 7 notice and give it back,” he ex- plained. DIABLO VIEWS he was pleased that the parent do- Mintz applauded the leases, BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI nations were able to provide the saying that this is how businesses computers but questioned what are approaching the ever-increas- so she lay down on her bed with in-law microscope.” would happen if future donations ing burden of emerging technolo- The wedding cucumber slices on her eyelids; Jim drew laughs with his corny should fall short and whether the gies. I wanted to stretch out my back quotes from Henny Youngman district would be left holding the After a brief discussion, board song: ‘Oh, muscles so I settled into yoga and Dr. Joyce Brothers, including, bag. members unanimously approved poses in my room. “Dad!” called “Marriage is not just spiritual com- District Assistant Superinten- the two lease agreements. what a night’ out Pepe when he wandered munion, it is also remembering to dent of Finance Gary Black as- With the leases approved, upstairs and found us thus occu- take out the trash.” sured the board that would not be Chmielesky said his department pied. “The girls are acting weird!” He said afterward that look- the case as each lease agreement will begin the process of getting ’m leaving the newspaper In the early afternoon “the girls” ing out at all the friendly faces is structured such that should the the equipment in place at their business to go into wedding headed out for Zoe’s makeup he knew he’d never have a more funding dry up, the district has various schools. He said he is Iconsulting. After all, my family and hair styling with the veil. In receptive audience. the ability to cancel the agree- hopeful they will have all of the just hosted the most fun, fabulous between we discussed the rose cer- After dinner Jim danced with ment and return the computer computers ready by the start of wedding in the history of nuptials. emony the minister had planned, Zoe to Floyd Cramer’s “Last Date,” equipment to Apple. school next month. N Although I can’t really take in which I was to hand the groom, a flawless performance honed by credit for it. My daughter Zoe set Jeff, a rose to welcome him into a few practice sessions in our fam- the tone with her relaxed attitude. our family, and his parents were to ily room. Then the music ramped From the time she walked down do the same with Zoe. The more up and everyone, young and old, the stairs on her father’s arm to we talked about the ceremony, took to the dance floor. Jeff’s parents diPietro Todd the left of the assembled guests the more we doubted that we’d proved to be great dancers! The rest and circled around to walk up included the two extra long- of the evening pretty much went by Salon the aisle, she was smiling at her stemmed roses in the wedding in a happy blur of visiting, dancing, friends and enjoying herself tre- flower order. So we made a quick eating cake and watching everyone mendously. Everyone followed her detour into Alamo Flower Co. have fun. Before I knew it, the DJ lead. Here comes the bride suited announced the event was at an Doing Great Hair for Twenty Years where Connie Peterson fixed us up her just fine, and Scott’s Garden with two pink-edged beauties. end and played one last song, “Oh, in Walnut Creek was the perfect Then it was back to the house What a Night.” Mainly the young venue for our intimate gathering where the bridesmaids had arrived folks were left and they threw them- of 80 friends and family. in their swishy knee-length teal selves into this last dance, Zoe and We talked about the weather dresses, and it was time for Zoe to Jeff in the middle. Jim and I stood Voted Best Salon by that week more than I ever don her gown. It had seemed stiff aside, dazed and exhausted but The Pacifi c Sun 2009 remember doing, and the break in and formal throughout the fittings totally satisfied with the evening. the heat did not come Saturday as as we worried over every detail Now friends are starting to send (sister paper to Danville Weekly) predicted. But temperatures didn’t but on this afternoon, Zoe slipped us photos so we can relive the rise to the triple digits either. into it quite naturally, gave a twirl, moments and see some we may have I knew that all the pieces would and suddenly she was a beautiful missed. I can’t wait for Zoe and Jeff Now open in Walnut Creek + 1919 Mt Diablo Boulevard fall into place and it would be a bride, ready for her big night. to return from their honeymoon to 925.938.1919 nice evening. What I didn’t antici- The ceremony went just fine, pore over all the details. Plus they pate was that the whole day would then we had a long photo ses- have a stack of presents in our din- be so enjoyable, even before the sion while the guests enjoyed the ing room that reaches to the ceiling. wedding took place at 6 p.m. Our cocktail reception. We were all Of course most important of all is son Pepe flew in from Berlin a reunited for the dinner and the that Zoe has entered into matrimony few days ahead of time, and Zoe toasts. I loved Jim’s speech, not- with a wonderful young man. I’m stayed overnight at our house after ing that when Zoe was 5 years old confident that together they’ll build a the rehearsal dinner Friday. So she announced that she wanted to good life and be able to face whatev- Saturday morning found the four be a gardener but instead became er is in store for them. And I’m glad of us sitting around trying to stay a kindergarten teacher, nurturing we were able to launch their married calm, our individual responsibili- children instead of plants. On to life with such an exciting, exuberant ties going through our heads— her meeting Jeff while he was still celebration. Oh, what a night. Jim, the father-of-the-bride, and in law school, then us meeting Jeff Pepe, who was a groomsman. Zoe and how great he proved to be, Dolores Fox Ciardelli can be e-mailed SAVE THE DATE ... thought her eyes looked strained even after we put him under “the at [email protected].
The 20th Annual San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held Police services study nearly complete on August 31, 2009, at the prestigious Crow Canyon Country Club. Please plan Town Manager says draft report should be ready by late August to attend with San Ramon business and BY GEOFF GILLETTE Calabrigo and Police Chief Chris order to provide sound recommen- community leaders for fun, prizes ... and An ongoing study of police servic- Wenzel will go over the findings dations to the county regarding how es in Danville has passed the halfway to check the factual information taxpayers’ money is being spent. NETWORKING. A portion of the proceeds point and is expected to reach com- presented. “This is one of those areas where will be donated to support our local schools. pletion by the end of next month. “After that we will be prepared to through the county’s pension sys- “Back in March the council ap- distribute it to the council to look tem, costs have increased rather proved entering into a contract at,” Calabrigo said. significantly in the last few years. with a firm to do a police services Danville does not currently have The concern is that we might not study. We went out jointly with the its own police force but contracts be able to keep pace with those REGISTER NOW cities of Lafayette and Orinda, and for the service through Contra costs increases as we move for- Opportunities for sponsorships hired one firm which is working Costa County. The town periodi- ward,” Calabrigo said. with all three cities,” said Town cally examines the costs associated Under the contract with the and golf registration are available. Manager Joe Calabrigo. with the contract and compares county, Danville is provided a Online: www.sanramon.org The firm, Matrix Consulting them to the costs of providing po- complement of 30 officers from Group, is providing three separate lice services “in house.” the Sheriff’s Department. Those of- Call: (925) 242-0600 studies to the three cities, he noted. “We do an analysis of how we ficers are detailed to work for the Matrix gave a brief status update provide our police services to the Danville Police Department and are June 14 at a Town Council study community,” Calabrigo related. overseen by Police Chief Wenzel, session on where they were with “We do it to make sure we’re utiliz- who is a captain within the ranks their report. ing the resources we have in the at the Sheriff’s Department. “At this point they are thinking best possible way.” Calabrigo said that once they have that they will have an administra- He stressed that the reason for the gone over the figures and results tive draft to us by the beginning of study is not because Danville officials from the Matrix study he will formu- August,” Calabrigo stated. are unhappy with the level of service late recommendations for the Town After receiving the draft report, they’ve received, but rather it is in Council on how best to proceed. N Page 8ÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly NEWS Man killed in multi-car crash CHP investigating early Saturday wreck on Danville freeway
BY GEOFF GILLETTE and overturned. Creel said they are continuing The California Highway Patrol Creel said it was not readily ap- to investigate the accident. He said and the Contra Costa County Cor- parent if Rose was ejected from the they are trying to determine just oner’s Office are investigating an pickup truck or extricated himself why Rose lost control of the vehicle early Saturday accident involving following the accident but he was in the first place, and they are try- five automobiles that claimed the out of the truck when he and the ing to piece together the sequence life of a Pleasanton man. vehicle were struck by other autos. of events that followed the pick- CHP Information Officer Steve A total of four other autos were up’s collision. Summer Creel said the accident occurred involved. No other injuries were “We have five vehicles out there around 12:30 a.m. just past the on- reported. and we’re trying to put together ramp to I-680 from Sycamore Val- CHP arrived moments later as who hit who,” he explained. Storewide Sale ley Road. Creel said Michael Rose, did emergency crews from the San Coroner’s reports and toxicology 46, was driving a 1998 Toyota Ramon Valley Fire Protection Dis- tests will also help in the investiga- Save 40% Storewide pickup south on I-680 when he ap- trict. Rose was pronounced dead at tion. parently lost control of the vehicle. the scene by officials with the Con- Creel said they should know *Cash only The car struck the center median tra Costa County Coroner’s office. more in the next few weeks. N *Excludes already marked down items
Blackhawk man, daughter arrested in securities fraud scheme BY GEOFF GILLETTE millions of dollars from investors with securities fraud, obstruction Two members of a Danville family for a start-up company called the of justice, false statements to ac- are facing several federal charges in Children’s Internet Inc. The funds countants, falsifying records and connection with a securities fraud were to be used to develop and conspiracy. that netted nearly $3 million. Nass- market software to protect children After their arrest Monday, both of er Hamedani, 71, and his daughter while they used the Internet. the Hamedanis were brought before Sholeh Hamedani, 42, were taken Russoniello said instead the pair Federal Magistrate Edward Chen in into custody Monday morning at diverted approximately $1.2 mil- San Francisco. They were each re- their home on Kingswood Drive lion of those funds for personal ex- leased on a $500,000 bond, placed 160 E Prospect Ave, Downtown Danville in Blackhawk by officers with the penses, including home mortgages, on home detention and forced to (925) 552-9999 Federal Bureau of Investigation. vehicles and gambling. submit to electronic monitoring. U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello The indictment also alleges that They were to return to court July 30 www.thebodyadventure.com said the pair faces a 12-count grand they used hidden accounts to trade to appear again before Judge Chen. Open Daily 10-6 jury indictment that was made shares in their company to gener- Sentences for the charges could public Monday. According to the ate an additional $1.6 million in range from five-25 years and carry indictments, the Hamedanis raised profits. They have been charged large financial penalties as well. N
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Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊU Page 9 Perspective EDITORIALS, LETTERS, OPINIONS ABOUT ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY
EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY GUEST OPINION BY JOE DANA Danville 14 running for 10th district platform to only use railings, this Weekly Vets Hall plan desecration is alleviated. Leave the cedar trees alone. Serving the communities he race to replace U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher in the 10th is inappropriate Although we are supposed to of Alamo, Blackhawk, Congressional District is heavily under way, with the be “retaining the historic front Diablo and Danville T special election Sept. 1 barely a month away. Fourteen s my U.S.M.C. Footlocker portion of the building,” we are candidates are vying to represent the district, which spreads is housed in the Veterans not doing it. Please do not expect PUBLISHER Memorial Building, I am these modifications to happen. from Dixon in the north, to El Cerrito in the east, down to A Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 interested in the future of this This is a minor adjustment. Alamo, then loops around to take in Livermore. EDITORIAL Open congressional seats are rare so when Tauscher was ap- building. In reviewing the plans for The biggest problem is that the its “Rehabilitation and Addition,” overall concept is too inclusive. Editor pointed as Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 229 Security, it was viewed by politicians as a way to make a differ- my opinion is that it is neither a Rather than accommodating the good plan nor a bad plan, but it is tri-use of veterans, community and Staff Reporter ence nationally and to secure a long-term job. Although Con- Geoff Gillette, Ext. 234 gressional terms are only two years, elected representatives are an inappropriate plan. senior center, eliminate the senior Under the guise of modernizing center portion of the building. At Editorial Assistant usually fairly secure after a few terms unless the opposing party Joe Hantos, Ext. 221 the Veterans Memorial Building, we pulls out all the stops to unseat them or the district boundaries a previous meeting, Town Manager are plunking down a huge multi-use Joe Calabrigo explained that dur- Contributors are redrawn. Susan Astbury edifice in downtown Danville. Read ing construction, senior activities John A. Barry Two local Democratic state officials - Assemblywoman Joan the July 23 agenda of the Design will be housed in different town Buchanan (Alamo) and state Sen. Mark DeSaulnier (Concord) Don Colman Review Board meeting. The request facilities. Good, keep them there. Beverly Lane - are in the running. Buchanan was elected last November to is for a 6,089-square-foot addition Why? So the 225 people attend- Jacqui Love Marshall serve her first term in the state Assembly. DeSaulnier has al- to the existing 6,625-square-foot ing community center functions Chris Scott ready served his allotment of terms in the Assembly and was building, and three separate varianc- have more outdoor space to mill Chuck Herrmann elected senator in November 2008. Since California adopted es to the Town’s Downtown Business about as they exit the three doors Stan Wharton term limits for its legislators, politicians can no longer special- District Ordinance. onto Prospect Avenue. They would ART & PRODUCTION ize in running the state: To apply their knowledge and talents These variances cover every- then have the sidewalk and back Art Director for any length of time they need to seek either national or thing from pushing the front and area of the building to hang out Rick Nobles, Ext. 117 local posts. The other Democrat already in an elected position the side of the Vet’s Hall forward in. This would double the out- Designers is Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, a resident of Walnut Grove who in the first case, and to the side- door space available. This would Lili Cao, Ext. 120 was considering a run for governor until the 10th Congres- walk in the second case. All nine also eliminate the need for a vari- Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 sional seat was vacated. Other Democrats running are Adriel redwood trees mainly on the side ance so that 44 feet of the side of Eileen Lubow, Ext. 114 Hampton, an investigator from Dublin, and Anthony Woods, of the property and the two cedar the building can encroach to the Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 120 a resident of Fairfield who served two tours of duty in Iraq as trees that provide the ambiance edge of the sidewalk on Prospect ADVERTISING an Army captain until he was honorably discharged when he and shade to the front of the Vet’s Avenue. And also the stage could Advertising Sales Manager Mary Hantos, Ext. 222 decided to no longer remain silent under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Hall are to be removed. be located at its correct location Tell” regulation. Red warning flags should have at the rear of the Vet’s Hall rather Account Executives gone up on this project a long than being in front of the entrance. Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 232 Republicans running are small business owner independent Barbara Lindsey, Ext. 226 businessman David Harmer of San Ramon; small business time ago. Beverly Lane is correct Although many thoughtful indi- that we are attempting to do too viduals and various representative Inside Sales owner Mark Loos of Livermore; accountability system owner Karen Klein, Ext. 122 David Peterson of Walnut Creek; physician John Toth of Con- much with this small building. groups are involved, and the process Two platform terraces are to be has been uniquely transparent and Real Estate Sales cord; Chris Bunch of Fairfield; and retired peace officer Gary built on the front of the Vet’s Hall. open, there is a lost focus. Rather Nancy Taresh, Ext. 110 W. Clift of Vacaville. Other candidates are insurance agent Jerry Their height, including their walls than focus on the building itself Ad Services Denham, a Walnut Creek resident; of the American Indepen- and railings, bury the existing and its unique site, we attempted Trina Cannon, Ext. 130 dent party; college instructor Jeremy Cloward of Pleasant Hill, staircase and visually cut off from to accommodate, to the maximum, BUSINESS of the Green party; and El Cerrito resident Mary C. McIlroy of view the bottom half of the “his- all the wants and needs of everyone Business Associate the Peace and Freedom party. toric entrance.” They completely involved. It is now become a build- Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 The special election Sept. 1 is an “open” primary with all 14 change the front appearance of the ing “by Committee” and this jug- Circulation Director candidates on one ballot. If one candidate receives 50 percent building. gernaut will not be modified, and Bob Lampkin, Ext. 41 plus one vote, he or she will be elected. Otherwise the top I took my set of the plans and cannot be stopped. Front Office Coodinator voter getters from all parties will run against each other in the sat across Hartz Avenue and Kathleen Martin, Ext. 124 election Nov. 3. It should prove to be an interesting election. looked at the front of the building. Joe Dana is a 40-year resident of HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY If the left platform is not built and Danville and was a 1st Lt. Infantry Phone: (925) 837-8300 the wall dropped from the right Platoon Leader in the U.S.M.C. Display Sales e-mail: [email protected] Classifieds Sales e-mail: [email protected] from the atmosphere. Redwoods 4-H says thanks Joining a 4H club usually occurs Circulation e-mail: circulation@ LETTERS sequester the most CO2 of all trees. at the start of the school year. Find DanvilleWeekly.com These trees hold water for replen- Dear Editor: more information at www.ca4h.org Editorial e-mail: editor@ ishing the aquifer which California We would like to thank every- or at www.alamedacounty.org. DanvilleWeekly.com Keep the trees is drawing down faster than it one in our community who helped Monica, Chris & Dennis Riley to help the climate replenishes. These trees cool the us during our lamb and swine Members of Tassajara Valley 4-H street in summer and slow the high projects: our leaders, parents and The Danville Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, Dear Editor: winds in winter. What a nuisance especially the Safeway stores in Kids need time for fun 117 Town & Country Drive, Suite D, Eight trees, seven redwoods these redwoods are! Alamo and San Ramon, and the Danville, CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. and one pine, are scheduled to Balance these long term benefits Lewkowicz Family for their dona- Dear Editor: Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, be cut down for the expansion of against widening a building about tions at the Alameda County Fair I think I should send a mes- USPS 020407. the Veteran’s Memorial Building 12 feet right up to the sidewalk livestock auction. sage to the teachers to help kids. I The Danville Weekly is mailed upon request to homes and apartments in in Danville. The Town is permit- and safeguarding the underground 4-H is a youth-based organi- think there is no way a kid should Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk and Diablo. ted to take down the seven 70- to pipes from invasive roots. If zation for kids aged 5-19 that have three hours of homework Community support of the Danville 80-foot-tall redwoods because the enough people feel strongly about teaches citizenship, leadership and everyday including weekends. Weekly is welcomed and encouraged through memberships at levels of $5, $8 redwoods have been designated climate disruption, perhaps we life skills. Activities can include We need a break! Parents have or $10 per month through automatic “nuisance” trees. can convince the Town of Danville raising an animal or learning a the weekends off from work, kids credit card charges. Print subscriptions That sounds like an outmoded not to log those trees and further skill, like cake decorating. The should have the same privilege. for businesses or residents of other com- munities are $60 per year or $100 for two business-as-usual idea not compat- contribute to cooking our planet. end-of-the-year highlight is enter- Kids need time to play and use years. Go to www.DanvilleWeekly.com to ible with this era of climate disrup- Write to the Town. It doesn’t ing your livestock or project into their imaginations. Have you ever sign up and for more information. tion. Instead of cutting down the matter if you are a resident of the county fair for judging against heard about the new word called POSTMASTER: Send address changes trees and releasing tons of CO2 “fun”? You should try it some to Danville Weekly, 117 Town & Country Danville: Climate disruption other clubs. Projects in our club Drive, Suite D, Danville, CA 94526. into our atmosphere, consider the knows no boundaries. include sheep, swine, goats, rab- time. © 2009 by Embarcadero Media. All benefits of these living trees. Margreta von Pein bits, cake-decorating, photography, Matthew Fraysse rights reserved. Reproduction without These trees clean carbon dioxide Alamo cooking and woodworking. Walnut Creek permission is strictly prohibited. Page 10ÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Community Pulse ● Transitions POLICE BULLETIN POLICE REPORT BIRTHS The following information is Diablo Rd. and Via Hermosa at 10:38 a.m. provided by the Danville Police Breanna Chan Department. ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Breanna Chan Drug bust nets bogus baseball card Center Way and Crow Canyon Rd. Sunday, July 19 at 11:31 a.m. was born at Detectives with the Danville Police Department are searching for ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on San ■ Auto burglary on Love Lane at 1:54 8:19 p.m. July the owner of what was originally thought to be an extremely rare and Ramon Valley Blvd. and Sycamore p.m. 17 weighing Valley Rd. at 1:05 a.m. valuable baseball card found during a weekend drug bust. ■ Grand theft on Ashley Circle at 7.8 pounds at Sgt. Dan Hoffman said just after 1 p.m. Sunday, Officer Anthony ■ Vandalism on Brookside Dr. at 7:02 a.m. 6:02 p.m. Kaiser Medical Maldonado was on patrol in the parking lot of the Best Western Inn ■ Auto Burglary on Del Amigo Rd. at ■ Suspicious subject stop, arrest, on Center in 8:36 a.m. on Camino Ramon when he saw a man acting strangely. Hoffman said Hartz Ave. at 10:31 p.m. Walnut Creek Maldonado approached the man, identified as Rudolph Krutzner, 49, ■ Grand Theft on Brookside Dr. at Thursday, July 23 to Danville 7:33 p.m. residents Yikki of Danville and made contact. ■ Vandalism on Clover Hill Ct. at ■ Battery on Crow Canyon Rd. at and Larry Suspecting that Krutzner was under the influence of drugs, he initi- 11:19 p.m. 7:07 a.m. ated a field sobriety test and determined that the Danville man was ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Chan. Her brother Bernard, under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. On arrest, Monday, July 20 Princeton Ct. at 1:06 p.m. 8, attends Tassajara Hills Krutzner admitted to being in possession of narcotics, according to ■ Vandalism on Del Amigo Rd. at ■ Accident, major injuries, on Danville Elementary in Danville. reports. A drug believed to be methamphetamine was found on his 7:40 a.m. Blvd. and La Gonda Way at 5:45 p.m. person. Also reported found were a pipe commonly used to smoke ■ Residential burglary on Century ■ Armed robbery on San Ramon meth, and pills suspected to be codeine and valium. Way at 1:07 p.m. Valley Blvd. at 8:35 p.m. Following the arrest, Maldonado searched the suspect’s vehicle and ■ Misdemeanor DUI on Camino ■ Grand theft on Danville Blvd. at Tassajara and Tassajara Ranch at 10:06 p.m. ANNIVERSARY turned up a black case containing what appeared to be an original 7:23 p.m. Honus Wagner T206 baseball card. The card is considered to be one ■ Accident, major injuries, on Friday, July 24 of the rarest baseball cards in existence and has been auctioned off for Danville Blvd. at 7:33 p.m. ■ Adult missing on Hartz Ave. at 3:16 a.m. Joan and Paul $2.8 million. ■ Accident, property damage, on ■ Credit card fraud on Front St. at Kaufmann When asked, Krutzner was unable to provide specific information Fostoria Way at 9:53 p.m. 9:28 a.m. as to where the card came from or its ownership. Police have deter- Tuesday, July 21 ■ Suspicious subject stop, arrest, on Joan and Paul mined that the card is not worth millions after all. Hoffman said a Diablo Rd. at 1:35 p.m. Kaufmann cel- ■ Forgery, fraudulent documents, on Southern California company confirmed that it is not an original Wag- ■ ebrated their El Pintado Rd. at 10:19 a.m. Accident, fire, on El Pintado Rd. ner although it is an old card and may still be valuable. A notification and southbound I-680 at 2:21 p.m. 50th wedding ■ Petty theft on Love Lane at 5:13 p.m. went out to area agencies regarding any reported thefts of a baseball Saturday, July 25 anniversary July card but so far there have been no responses. ■ Drugs violation on Crow Canyon 11 on Maui and Rd. at 5:33 p.m. ■ Krutzner faces several drug charges. He was taken to the Matrinez Accident, property damage, on included the ■ Battery, arrest, at 7:10 p.m. Blackhawk Rd. and Crow Canyon Detention Center and is now free on bond. Rd. at 12:43 a.m. Danville Weekly —Geoff Gillette Wednesday, July 22 ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on in the festivities. ■ Accident, property damage, on Glasgow Circle at 6:27 a.m.
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JAY FLACHSBARTH Russ Miller pours specialty wine of the day at Wente Vineyards tasting room. This is one of dozens of wineries in the Livermore Valley that welcome visitors to learn more about their wines. Day tripping, wine sipping Livermore Valley wineries are right in our back yard
BY DON COLMAN east of the Livermore Valley. In wine terms, this is Utopia as these conditions allow fruit to ripen beautifully. uick, think of a wine region. Most people say Finally, Livermore’s soil is primarily gravel. The bet- Napa, Italy, France, maybe even Australia. They ter the drainage the less water the grapes have and the are known for having the perfect climate, soil deeper the roots go searching for moisture. This leads to Qand rainfall to grow some of the best grapes in healthier vines with more dense and flavorful fruit. the world. But living in the Danville area, we all know The region is critical, as you either have great growing that Livermore grows grapes although we may ask: How conditions or you don’t. Very rarely will you find excel- good can they be? lent wines from a locality that has poor growing condi- There are three main components that help wine grapes tions. However, the right geography, climate and soil do grow—geography, climate and soil. Geographically, Liver- not assure you of a great wine; the other key ingredient more is unique in Northern California. It is one of the only to success lies with the winemaker, and Livermore has its areas that runs east-west rather than north-south and is fair share of talent. guarded by rolling coastal mountains. The east-west nature The Livermore Valley has 47 wineries with a range of allows for the thick ocean fog to seep into the Livermore styles and flavors. This article is neither large enough to Valley, leading to an ideal growing climate. cover all of the wineries nor will it do justice to the stories As all residents of Danville know, this air flow creates hot behind each vintner. It can, however, be a starting point for summer days and cool nights. On top of that, the region has day trips to the Livermore Wine Country. a cooling breeze, almost like an air conditioner. These winds Following is a sampling of 11 wineries, including a STEVEN F. KELLY are the reason for so many windmills on the Altamont Pass See WINERIES on Page 14 Sign post in Livermore Valley guides visitors to local wineries.
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LIVERMORE VALLEY WINERIES
1. Bent Creek Winery 10. Cuda Ridge Wines 20. La Rochelle Winery 29. Murrieta’s Well 39. The Steven Kent Winery 5455 Greenville Rd. 5385 East Ave., Ste. B 5443 Tesla Road 3005 Mines Rd. 5443 Tesla Rd. Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 455-6320 (510) 304-0914 243-6442 456-2390 243-6440 2. Big White House Winery 11. Deer Ridge Vineyards 21. Les Chenes Estate 30. Occasio Winery 40. Tamás Estates 6800 Greenville Rd. 1828 Wetmore Road Vineyards 2245 S. Vasco Rd. 5489 Tesla Rd. Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 5562 Victoria Ln. Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 449-1976 743-9427 Livermore 94550 371-1987 456-2380 3. BoaVentura de Caires 12. Eagle Ridge Vineyard 373-1662 31. Page Mill Winery 41. Tenuta Vineyards Winery 10017 Tesla Rd. 22. Little Valley Winery 1960 S. Livermore Ave. 633 Kalthoff Commons 9309 Tesla Rd. Livermore 94550 793 Main St., Ste. J Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 447-4328 Pleasanton 94566 456-7676 960-1006 606-9672 13. Eckert Estate Winery 862-9006 32. Red Feather Winery 42. Thomas Coyne Winery 4. Bodegas Aguirre Winery 2400 Arroyo Rd. 23. Livermore Valley Cellars 5700 Greenville Rd. 51 E. Vallecitos Rd. 8580 Tesla Rd. Livermore 94550 2838 Cellars Dr. Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 371-8606 Livermore 94550 (510) 861-2722 373-6541 606-0554 14. Elliston Vineyards 454-9463 33. Retzlaff Vineyards 43. Wente Vineyards Estate 5. Cedar Mountain Winery 463 Kilkare Rd. 24. Longevity Wines 1356 S. Livermore Ave. Winery Tasting Room 7000 Tesla Rd. Sunol 94586 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore 94550 5565 Tesla Rd. Livermore 94550 862-2377 Ste. B Also at Blacksmith Square Livermore 94550 373-6636 15. El Sol Winery Livermore 94550 25 S. Livermore Ave. 456-2305 6. Charles R Vineyards 8626 Lupin Way 551-3673 447-8941 44. Wente Vineyards Visitors 8195 Crane Ridge Rd. Livermore 94550 25. Marr Cellars 34. Rios-Lovell Estate Winery Center & Tasting Room Livermore 94550 606-1827 5143 Tesla Rd. 6500 Tesla Rd. 5050 Arroyo Rd. 454-3040 16. Fenestra Winery Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 7. Chouinard Vineyards 83 Vallecitos Rd. 606-9463 443-0434 456-2405 33853 Palomares Rd. Livermore 94550 26. McGrail Vineyards & 35. Rodrigue Molyneaux 45. Westover Vineyards & Castro Valley 94552 447-5246 Winery Winery Winery (510) 582-9900 17. Garre Vineyards & Winery 5600 Greenville Rd. 3053 Marina Ave. 34329 Palomares Rd. 8. Concannon Vineyard 7986 Tesla Rd. Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Castro Valley 94552 4590 Tesla Rd. Livermore 94550 373-6214 447-4280 (510) 537-3932 Livermore 94550 371-8200 27. Miramont Estate Vineyard 36. Ruby Hill Winery 46. White Crane Winery 456-2508 18. Hidden Creek Wine 5143 Tesla Rd. 400 Vineyard Ave. 5405 Greenville Rd. 9. Crooked Vine Winery/ 21 S. Livermore Ave., Ste. 113 Livermore 94550 Pleasanton 94566 Livermore 94550 Stony Ridge Winery Livermore 94550 606-9463 931-9463 455-8085 4948 Tesla Rd. 371-2424 28. Mitchell Katz Winery 37. Ryhan Estate Vineyards 47. Wood Family Vineyards Livermore 94550 19. John Christopher Cellars at Ruby Hill 5385 East Ave. 7702 Cedar Mountain Dr. 449-0458 25 S. Livermore Ave. Ste. 103 1188 Vineyard Ave. Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Livermore 94550 Pleasanton 94566 600-8747 606-7411 456-9463 931-0744 38. The Singing Winemaker 5143 Tesla Rd. Livermore 94550 606-9463
to Stockton to San Francisco to Walnut Creek N. Livermore Ave. Exit 18, 19, 32 15 Portola Ave. Pleasanton . Vasco Lupin Way
L St Greenville Valley First St 24 East Ave. S. Livermore 10, 37 33 30 Ray Vineyard Isabel 31 20 22 8 93839 40 43 345 17 4 Cross Rd. Bernal Holmes Tesla Main Marina 25, 27 3 Wente 21
28 Arroyo 35 Mines 36 13 29 7 23 12 Hansen Victoria Ln. 16 42 Cellars 11 Sunol 47 Wetmore Cedar Mtn. Vallecitos 45 1 26 Kilkare 14 44 32 41 to Palomares Main Livermore Fremont Kalthoff 46 2 Niles Canyon Road 6
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WINERIES wine as it is located in downtown to get to and visitors can spend plus, La Rochelle is across the park- is not nearly as sweet as some of Continued from Page 12 Livermore. People end up tasting a their entire time with the owners/ ing lot—two wineries with no driv- those sugary aperitifs, which is a wine and then purchasing a bottle to winemakers. The petite syrah ($18) ing. Steven Kent’s cabernet sauvi- nice change, and it’s a must-buy at suggestion of one “must try” wine drink in the courtyard. This tasting ranks up there with the best of gnon ($45) is out of this world! It approximately $40 a bottle. from each vintner. room is a well appointed, store-front them. It is full of blackberries and is a cab that I would stack against style surrounded by other tasting peppers and is very well balanced. some of the best in world; it makes Wood Family Vineyards Crooked Vine Winery rooms, shops and restaurants. This a perfect special occasion wine. It Make sure to call ahead for direc- A beautiful winery that is perfect makes an easy add-on trip to other McGrail Vineyards & Winery is a medium- to full-bodied wine tions and save some time to go into for a big event. Weddings, parties, downtown Livermore errands. It The winemakers at this small with the classic California cabernet the tasting room at Wood Family. corporate functions—they can do produces a blend of petite syrah and family-owned winery are a father- sauvignon characteristics. Fruit for- Visitors love the feel of this winery it all. Use the gorgeous courtyard, syrah (called Quixotic, $28) that is daughter team. They decided to be ward with a smooth finish and just as they are literally welcomed to equipped with lights and a sound fruit forward and very smooth, and good at one thing and one thing the right amount of tannins. the Wood home—the complete op- system, or try the barrel room, that disappears as fast as the corks only—cabernet sauvignon ($36). posite of the generic tours too often which includes a traditional bar. come out of the bottle. Their cabs are big, full bodied wines Wente Vineyards found in the Napa region. Guests What about the wine? The Syrah with lots of berries and earth flavors The consummate winery, Wente have a chance to sit down with the ($30) is true to form. It is loaded La Rochelle that rival those produced in Napa. has all of the benefits of a big win- Wood family and hear their story. with red peppers and berries, and Another unique wine experience, McGrail has a spectacular tasting ery but still has a small vintner One highlight is a merlot ($22) enough tannins to pair well with across the parking lot from Steven room, which opened in 2008. feel. Wente is an integral part of produced from grapes that grow big meat dishes. A well balanced Kent. Plan to spend some time here, Livermore Wine Valley history and in the vineyard surrounding the and easy-to-drink wine. as it does a sit-down wine and food Page Mill Winery it shows. Wente could be a day trip house. The merlot is a beautiful experience, a perfect midday break. Originally from Palo Alto and by itself. Start with a round of golf blend of cherries with just a hint of Deer Ridge Vineyards This lets visitors see how they can now located in the heart of Liver- at its gorgeous par-72 course, have sweet citrus fruit. The tannins give This winery is a mix of Scottish pair food with wine to enhance the more, this has a real old school feel a gourmet lunch in its restaurant, it a lovely chewy feel for a flavor- heritage and California decor. The overall experience. La Rochelle is to it. Wine is sampled in a barn make your way to the tasting room burst with every sip. building is gorgeous and efficient. known for its pinot noirs, which do surrounded by grapes. The barn for some wine, and end the day with You can see the entire operation in not disappoint. The 2006 La Ro- is cozy, and lucky visitors will see a musical show at Wente’s summer Livermore Valley Wineries are one building, which includes a stel- chelle Santa Lucia Highlands ($40) the “watch cats” that sometimes concert series. On top of all of that, barely 30 minutes from Danville, lar tasting room and banquet facility is an unbelievable pinot—fruitful, lounge on the couches. Page Mill the winery consistently produces ex- which makes them the perfect des- ideal for weddings, reunions or con- smooth, balanced and worth every makes an outstanding sauvignon cellent wines. Its Riesling ($12) is tination for a summer day trip. ferences. It even has a two-bedroom penny. There is no messing around; blanc ($17). The winery says it refreshing, loaded with sweet apples, Many people say the region re- guesthouse that could be rented on a this is 100 percent pinot territory. lets the grapes do all the work. It and very smooth on the finish. minds them of Napa about three wedding night. Deer Ridge’s Moon- This winery knows what it is good at is a very flavorful wine that bursts decades ago, with wineries galore struck ($36) is a real treat—a blend and does it well. with citrus and is a relatively small White Crane Winery and owners excited about sharing of cabernet sauvignon, syrah, petite production—so get it early. Step back in time and visit this their wares. Buy the wine, share syrah and merlot that makes me Longevity Wines quaint winery. Visitors are com- the wine, and drink the wine, you think of “These are a few of my favor- I did not know what to expect, The Steven Kent Winery pletely surrounded by the vineyard won’t be disappointed. ite things” from “Mary Poppins.” The as Longevity is known as an urban A truly unique experience for as they make their way to a good Until next time, cheers! ingredients create a well balanced yet winery. Guests pull into an indus- wine tasting. At Steven Kent, no old-fashioned tasting room with complex wine that every wine cellar trial park and walk into a small but one lines up at a wine bar waiting walls covered by awards. White Don Colman, the Everyday Wine must have. well appointed tasting room. The to be served, but rather guests are Crane is becoming recognized by Guy lives in Danville and can be rest of the building is dedicated shown to their own tables where everyone for its quality; Barry Ma- reached at everydaywineguy@hot- John Christopher Cellars to pure wine making. The beauty they can talk with no crowds and nilow has even hired it to produce mail.com. His column appears every This is a relaxing way to taste of this is that it is quick and easy be served by waiters. An added a wine under his name. Its port other week.
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is $14. Call 944-0900 or visit Art dloc.org. IN THE SPOTLIGHT MASTER CLASS WITH VICTORIA LINDSAY DIRKX BROWN ART GALLERY Stop by the art gallery CLARK Tony Award winning actress located inside the San Ramon Victoria Clark will be giving a Community Center and enjoy master class for one night only a different gallery exhibit each from 7-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at month. James Gayles’ abstracts San Ramon Valley High School were on display July 1-31. Mary Performing Arts Center, 501 Claire Stotler’s plein-air art is Aug. Danville Blvd., Danville. She won 2-31 with a reception from 2-4 her Tony in Light in the Piazza and p.m., Aug. 9. The gallery is open holds a bachelor’s degree from from 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday- Yale and a master’s from NYU. She Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., will work with four students from Friday and is located at 12501 the audience. Cost is $20. Call Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. (510) 289-5916. NEW CCJCC EXHIBIT BY FRANK MICHAEL MORGAN TO DIRECT SPALDING The public is invited FESTIVAL OPERA’S ‘FAUST’ to enjoy the Whimsical Art of Performances of “Faust” are sched- Frank Spalding, on display at the uled for 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 Contra Costa JCC through Dec. and Tuesday, Aug. 11; and at 2 p.m. 30. Gallery hours are Monday on Sunday, Aug. 16 at Hofmann through Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 Theatre, Lesher Center for the Arts, p.m., and Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA. Contra Costa JCC is located at Tickets cost $39 - $100; $10 dis- 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut count for ages 18 and under. Tickets Creek. Admission is free. Visit can be ordered now by calling (925) www.ccjcc.org 943-SHOW or purchased online at www.LesherArtsCenter.org. Call National Night Out: Officer Shawn Nygard talks with children during National Night Out 2008. Celebrate “National 944-9610. Night Out 2009” from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4. Local law enforcement personnel from the community will visit regis- P CORPS AT DANVILLE LIBRARY Civic Meetings tered neighborhood block parties throughout town to help answer questions or concerns. To register, call 314-3705. EACE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING The Peace Corps Volunteers have served Danville Town Council nor- throughout Central and South mally meets on the first and third begins at 5 p.m.; no outside food at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at at Cal Shakes Rehearsal Hall, 701 America since the organization Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 or drink. Call 736-2751. Rakestraw Books, 522 Hartz Ave., Heinz Ave., West Berkeley. For began and currently serve in more p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall, SAN RAMON SUMMER CONCERT Danville. Call 837-7337. more information call (510)548- than a dozen countries throughout 3422 ext. 131. 201 Front St. SERIES Bring the family for a perfect ‘SHOP LOCAL’ STREET FESTIVAL the region. At this event, returned summer evening at San Ramon’s Shop in downtown Danville at the FAMILY FUN NIGHT Town of volunteers will share photos and Summer Concert Series at 5:30 Shop Local Street Festivals includ- Danville will host a Family Fun stories of their experience and the Camps p.m., Sundays, in Central Park, ing “Summer Fest” from 5:30-9:30 Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m., country in which they served from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 31 at the HEALTHY PLANET WILD TIMES 12501 Alcosta Blvd. These concerts p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, in down- Friday, Aug. 7, at the Monte Vista Danville Library, 400 Front St., S CAMP are free. Future bands include Mersy town Danville. There will be food, Community Pool, 3131 Stone CIENCE Come to Lindsay Danville. Wildlife Museum this summer for Beach on Aug. 2; and Orchestra wine tasting and booths. Visit Valley Rd., Danville. There will be an exciting summer camp session d’Soul on Aug. 9. Call 973-3200. www.discoverdanvilleca.com. pool games, prizes and music. Cost SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE LIVERY is $2 for spectators and children about how to help keep planet SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN LIVORNA ‘YAN CAN COOK’ Danville Library Come and enjoy live music, critter 12 and under; $3 for swimmers Earth green from 1-4:30 p.m., PARK Alamo Parks and Recreation Foundation will host Martin Yan, shows, clowns, balloons and more 13 and over; swim passes will be Monday-Friday, Aug. 3-7, at the presents the 2009 Summer Concert certified Master Chef and host at Summer Nights Thursdays, Aug. accepted. To register, call 314-3400 Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 Series in Livorna Park with four con- of “Yan Can Cook,” at 7 p.m., 6 and 13, in the Livery in Danville. or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. First Ave., Walnut Creek. Cost is certs from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fridays. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Danville Call 838-7070. $125 for members; $150 for non- Future concerts will take place July 31 Community Center, Valley Oak ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ AT SRVHS See members. Call 935-1978. and Aug. 14. These concerts are free. Room, 420 Front St. Call 314-3400. Danville, San Ramon and Alamo Visit www.alamore.org. residents Lindsey Scanlon, Madi Film SAN RAMON VALLEY VOLLEYBALL CAL SHAKES COSTUME SHOP SALE Kay, Alli Garavaglia, Emily Jones, MOONLIGHT MOVIES ON TOWN CAMP Learn to play volleyball and The California Shakespeare Theater Sarah Mori, Gillian Foley, Jacob GREEN have fun. The youth camp will be costume department has just com- Town of Danville hosts Judd, Nick McKenna and Lauren held July 20-23; skills camp from Events pleted a huge reorganization of its Moonlight Movies on Town Green McNutt in a funny and romantic Aug. 3-6; and tune-up camp from “A BAD DAY FOR SORRY: A CRIME inventory and the result is tons of from 8:15-10:30 p.m., Fridays, story, “Guys and Dolls,” from Aug. 10-13. The camps will be held NOVEL” Danville novelist Sophie costumes, wigs and accesories to June-August, on the Town Green 8-9:30 p.m., Friday, July 24-Aug. at San Ramon Valley High School. Littlefield will visit to celebrate the be sold to the public at thrift-store in front of the Danville Library, 2 at San Ramon Valley High Cost is $130. E-mail srvvball@sbc- publication of her first book, “A prices. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 400 Front St. “Zathura” on July School Performing Arts Center, global.net or call 838-7595. Bad Day for Sorry: A Crime Novel” Thursday, Aug. 6 to Sunday, Aug. 9 31; and “Coraline” on Aug. 14. 501 Danville Blvd., Danville. Cost Call 314-3400. Classes JOURNALING FOR CAREGIVERS You Want Me to Do What? Journaling relieves the stress of care giving. Your dream home begins here. Come put your truths on paper and SummerNew share them if you like. Please bring a pen and notebook. Instructor: Lynn Goodwin. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Specials! Monday, Aug. 3 at the Danville All of our food is made from scratch, Library Mt. Diablo Room, 400 in our kitchen, daily . . . since1973 Front St., Danville. Call 314-3400. 4 NEW GOURMET SANDWICHES ONLY $4.95 ea. Concerts 3 NEW KID’S LUNCH SPECIALS ONLY $2.49 ea. BLACKHAWK PLAZA CONCERT SERIES Blackhawk Plaza presents its free PLUS DELICIOUS SIDE SALADS ONLY $1.95 ea. concert series starting at 7 p.m., Fridays, July 10-Aug. 14. 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French Café & Bakery children under 12 years old. Call Fundraisers Kids and 973-2787 or visit www.sanramon- performingarts.com. Cool and crisp! Enjoy one of our summer salads. 17TH ANNUAL OPERA IN THE Join us on the patio, in our dining room, VINEYARD BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Teens ‘PRIVATE LIVES’ Cal Shakes’ pro- duction presents “Private Lives” at or order for "take-out." Opera in the Vineyard will feature WHEN MOM OR DAD HAS CANCER singers performing their favor- Bruns Amphitheater, 100 Gateway School-age children participate in Blvd., Orinda through Aug. 2. For Serving fair trade coffee ite arias and musicals from 5-8 fun, creative activities to help them p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, at Retzlaff more information, Call (510)548- express themselves while teens have 9666 or visit calshakes.org. Vineyard, 1356 S. Livermore Ave., a group where they can discuss Livermore. Tickets are $30 in concerns from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’ Come advance; $35 at the door; bring Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Wellness support a local, independent a picnic dinner. A silent auction Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., theatre! See the Danville Theatre and a drawing will raise funds Walnut Creek. This event is free. Company’s production of the for Livermore Valley Opera’s Parents meet concurrently. Call Tennessee WIlliams classic “The www.pascalcafe.com Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci 933-0107. Glass Menagerie” from 8-10 Monday-Friday-6 AM to 3 PM ~ Saturday & Sunday 7 AM to 3 PM product. Call 449-4062 or visit p.m., Friday, July 31 at Front Row www.retzlaffwinery.com. 155 Railroad Ave., Danville ~ 925.838.7349 Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Lectures/ Rd., San Ramon. Cost is $15, $12 for students. Visit www.danvillethe- Workshops atreco.com. THE LAMPLIGHTERS PRESENT ‘MY AM I JUST FORGETFUL OR IS IT FAIR LADY’ The Lamplighters bring CHEMOTHERAPY After cancer treat- The Gold Party is at Smith Jewelers their signature flair to one of ment, many report difficulty with America’s most beloved musicals— their thinking abilities. Learn syp- Make a date to meet your friends at our store to pool your the story of the transformation toms, tips and helpful strategies of a cockney “guttersnipe” into to help manage chemobrain with and your friends outdated and worn out gold jewelry. an upper class lady accepted in Alice Barlettani, RN, from 6-8 p.m., the best of society. Special guest Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Wellness We will give you an EXTRA $1.00 per DWT and give you appears as the incorrigible Alfred Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., P. Doolittle. From July 30 to Aug. 1 an ADDITIONAL $50.00 for every $500 in gold you have! Walnut Creek. This event is free. at Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Call 933-0107. Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Cost rang- BREAST RECONSTRUCTIVE CHOICES es from $14 to $50. Call 943-7469 Dr. Eric Mairotti will discuss recon- or visit lamplighters.org/season. struction options available to those html#mfl. with breast cancer from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Spiritual Walnut Creek. This event is free. CREATIVE JOURNALING SUMMER Call 933-0107. SERIES WITH CHIARA’S LANTERN HEALTHY PETS NATURALLY BY MYRA Come and explore creative path- NISSEN, CCH Learn how to sup- ways to the wisdom of your soul. port the well-being of your animal Are you in a journaling rut? Come using homeopathic remedies and spice up your journal writing. This other resources, from 10-10:45 evening, participants will explore a.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sports an innovative Japanese technique, Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley haibun, as a creative way to enliven Rd., Walnut Creek. RSVP is recom- practices. Presented by Nancy mended. Call 826-3858. Burchett from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6 at San Damiano Retreat, 350 Railroad Ave. Danville 837-3191 710 Highland Dr., Danville. Cost Live Music is $20. For more information, call Directly across the street from Lunardis 837-9141 ext. 315 or visit www. DAVE FEST 2009 Mark your calen- sandamiano.org. dars for the first annual Dave Fest, benefiting the San Ramon Valley VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Hop on YMCA. Music by Lumberyard, The Board the Boomerang Express! Shillz, Spinout, Zero To Couch, Travel to the Land Down Under Mersey Beach, and more. From for a week of nonstop action. Each 12:30 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. day’s Bible Study will help kids 15 at Hap Magee Park, 1026 La discover how to have a relationship Gonda Way, Danville. $20 sug- with Jesus. From 9 a.m.- Noon, gested donation. Call 831-1100 or Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 7 visit www.srvymca.org. at Gatetree Church, Danville. Visit www.gatetreechurch.org to register. WOMEN’S RETREAT - LIFE IN On Stage ABUNDANCE Journey Friday, Aug. ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR.’ Kids 7 to Sunday, Aug. 9 with other Take the Stage presents “Beauty women, guided by Sr. Fran Ferder, and the Beast, Jr.” at 7 p.m., FSPA, Ph.D., D.Min. Registration is Friday, Aug. 7; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., from 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at Saturday, Aug. 8; and 3 p.m., San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Sunday, Aug. 9, at Dougherty Dr., Danville. Concludes with lunch Valley Performing Arts Center, on Sunday. Cost is $210 for a pri- 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. vate room, or $180 for a shared Tickets are $12 for adults; $8 for room. Call 925-837-9141 ext. 315 children under 12. Call 973-2787 or visit www.sandamiano.org. or visit www.sanramonperformin- garts.com. ‘ANNIE JUNIOR’ Kids Take the Volunteering Stage presents “Annie Junior” ANIMAL FOSTERS URGENTLY NEEDED performed by kids for kids at 7 Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) p.m., Friday, July 31; 3 p.m. and is looking for short-term fosters 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1; and 3 for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, at Dougherty ARF will provide the food, supplies Valley Performing Arts Center, and vet care; all you need to do is 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. provide the love. Call 296-3173 or Tickets are $12 for adults; $8 for visit www.arf.net.
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BY GEOFF GILLETTE Mom Terri Porter said being a part of the community and taking part in he concept of “Giving Back” isn’t service organizations is something they really a new one. People who’ve always did as a family, but she said Thad good fortune help others as it was obvious from the start that for a way of spreading their good karma JaNise the urge to serve went deeper. back out into the world. There’s giving “We raise them with the belief that if back, and then there’s Giving Back. And much is given, much is expected,” she CORPS then there’s JaNise Porter. said. “JaNise kind of took it on as her The 22-year-old Danville woman personal mission in life. This was in has spent the majority of her young the seventh grade. Even at Carondelet life in one form of community service (High School) there was always the or another, culminating in spending belief that you should give back.” the next 27 months serving a little JaNice echoes her mother’s phi- further afield than the Bay Area. losophy. “I’m extremely blessed. Two Porter will be living and working parents who support me in anything in Cambodia for the next two years, I do. A tight knit family, a good life VALUES as a member of the Peace Corps. here in Danville. So, I just think it’s “I first heard about it at Howard necessary.” Danville woman heads to Cambodia University,” she recalled. “I was just While she is very proud of her floored. I had never even heard of it.” daughter, Terri said she has misgiv- One of her business instructors ings about her being away in Cambo- to serve in the Peace Corps had spent time in the Peace Corps dia for two years. during the 1960s and told the stu- “We were at a family shower and she dents about the experience. That told me she’d figured out what she was same year, two volunteers who had going to do after college. I had a melt- returned from their two-year com- down, saying, ‘You’ve got to be kidding mitments came and spoke about it. me!’ We have always given back, but “After that I was pretty much sold. this was a whole different level.” At 19 years old I used to tell my fam- Porter said what concerns her is ily, ‘I’m going into the Peace Corps.’ that they don’t know what the con- No one took me seriously. They all ditions will be where JaNice will be said, ‘No, you’re going to get a job, stationed. “There’s a lot of unknowns. you’re going to grad school,’” she Her living conditions—she’s going to recalled with a laugh. be living with a family but she doesn’t Regardless, the thought remained know if there’s going to be electricity crystal clear within the young wom- or Internet so we can talk,” she said. an’s mind as she finished at Howard, JaNice left in late July for assign- getting a degree in business. After ment. She is spending the first three that it was time to start the applica- months living with a host family while tion process. she undergoes training for the role “I had to go through a very, very she’ll play in the village where she is arduous and tedious application pro- assigned. Part of the training will be in cess. It’s kind of worse than applying learning the Khmer language and part to college,” she explained. will be preparing for life in a village and Peace Corps Public Affairs Special- the differences between Cambodian life ist Nathan Hale Sargent said there are and American. a limited number of volunteer posi- “It’s going to be very different,” she tions and the competition is fierce. said. “Cambodia is still developing. Presently there are 7,876 Peace Corps They don’t have western toilets. No volunteers serving in 76 countries. electricity or running waters in some The process took nearly a year from places. That’s going to be my experi- when she first applied, and required ence.” several background checks and letters After her three months of training of recommendation. But in May 2009, she will spend the next two years Porter received her invitation. working as a Youth Development “I wanted to cry, jump, scream. It Director, helping teach Cambodian was just so amazing because it’s children English as well as working been in the works for so long. in other areas. One area she expects This has been the one to be teaching is HIV/AIDS awareness clear thing I’ve had in and prevention. my mind for so long, Despite the two-year commitment, to see it come to frui- Porter is already planning for what tion is just amazing,” happens beyond that point. Graduate she said. school at an East Coast university and Porter credits her then working. She added that being a parents with getting part of Peace Corps has opened her her involved at an eyes to more possibilities. early age. She re- “Like becoming an ambassador called serving food to the United Nations,” she mused. with her family at “Even to intern there you have to be Glide Memorial in grad school. I guess we’ll see.” in San Francisco, fundraising for To learn more about the Peace Corps various chari- and its mission, meet returned volun- ties, and even teers at the Danville Library this eve- making back- ning from 7-8:30 p.m. who will share packs for the pictures and stories from their time homeless. abroad.
JaNise Porter has embarked on her two-year commit- ment to the Peace Corps in Cambodia. COURTESY JANISE PORTER
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Recipes EPICURE Grilling Corn on the Cob Toasted Corn, Tomato Remove husks, except for the 1-2 inner- and Edamame Salad (serves 4-6) BY JACQUI LOVE MARSHALL most layers. Gently fold back that layer, ■ 1 cup frozen shelled edamame being careful not to tear or remove it, and ■ 5 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil remove as much of the silk as you can. Soak arrived in the Americas. Pawtuxet Indians ■ the cobs in cold water for about 15 minutes. 2-1/4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2-3 Cooking by ear, in Massachusetts introduced corn to the Brush the kernels lightly with olive oil or ears) first American settlers and taught them how vegetable spray and, if desired, season the ■ 2 Tbsp plain low-fat yogurt a Native American treat to grow and cook with it. Without corn, cob with black pepper, nutmeg, garlic, etc. the Pilgrims of Plymouth colony might ■ 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Pull the husk back into place to cover the hese days, corn is ubiquitous. Some have starved to death during their first year ■ 1 tsp honey cob. form of it, especially cornstarch and in America. Considering its history, it’s no Place the cobs on a hot grill and cover. ■ 1/2 tsp minced garlic corn sweeteners, is in practically ev- wonder that corn has become such a staple T When the husk is fully browned on one side, ■ Kosher salt erything we eat—from cereal to soft drinks, in our culinary habits. 2-3 minutes, turn the cobs to brown on the ice cream to cheese puffs, frozen pizza to Corn’s sugars quickly revert to starch as ■ Freshly ground pepper other side, 5-6 minutes total. Serve immedi- popcorn. All too often, corn products are the corn ages, so when selecting corn on ately. ■ 1 heaping cup quartered cherry toma- used to preserve or process other foods. But the cob, freshness is the No. 1 factor. Locate toes (about 15) there’s nothing like sweet corn on the cob to a reliable source and look for ears snugly ■ 1/4 cup very thinly sliced fresh mint remind us what chin-dripping-juicy fresh- wrapped in green, pliable husks that are Avocado-Corn Salsa (1-1/2 cups) ■ 1/4 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil ness tastes like. not dried out. Run your fingers along the ■ 2 small/medium ripe avocados, peeled, Corn has a special place in American his- husks; you should be able to feel juicy- seeded, and finely diced tory. In Native American usage, the word for plump, tightly packed kernels all the way to 1. Cook the edamame according to pack- ■ 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears), corn means “our life,” “our mother” or “she the top. Once bought, cook the fresh corn age directions. Drain, and set aside to cool. who sustains us.” It was the cultivation of as soon as possible. Or, wrap the husks in preferably kernels that have been grilled 2. Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large skil- corn that converted Native American tribes damp paper towels, and store in zip-locked ■ 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely let over medium heat. Add the corn and from nomadic to agrarian communities. bags in the refrigerator for no more than diced cook, stirring occasionally, until the kernels Corn is descended from a seed-bearing grass two days. are golden brown in patches, about 9 min- called “teosinte” that still grows in Mexico. Instead of drenching a cob with butter, ■ 2-3 Tbsp lime juice utes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. The first corn plants seem to have appeared consider this popular Mexican way of serv- ■ 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro in Mexico but the earliest ears of corn were ing an ear of corn: Squeeze lime over the 3. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, tiny—only a few inches long. Centuries of kernels and sprinkle with chile powder or ■ 1/2-1 tsp minced hot green chile peppers lemon juice, honey, garlic and 1/4 tsp salt. Slowly pour in the remaining 4 Tbsp olive breeding have resulted in bigger, fuller ears paprika. Salt to taste and serve. Or, try my ■ 1/2 tsp salt of corn and made corn one of the world’s favorite way, grilling. Listen (with all ears), oil, whisking mixture until fully blended. three leading grain crops. it doesn’t get any easier than that to enjoy ■ Pepper to taste Season with salt and pepper. Native American farmers in the Ohio fresh corn this summer! In a medium bowl, gently combine avo- 4. In a serving bowl, combine edamame, corn, River Valley had been growing corn for cado, corn kernels, tomatoes, lime juice, tomatoes and herbs. Gently toss with half of more than 1,700 years before the first Jacqui Love Marshall lives in San Ramon with cilantro, chile peppers, salt and pepper. the vinaigrette. Add more vinaigrette, salt and “immigrants” crossed the Appalachian her pug, Nina Simone, and volumes of cook- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature. Mountains, and there is evidence that they books and recipes. Her column runs every other used corn to brew beer before Europeans week. E-mail her at [email protected].
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Page 18ÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly LIVING PRESENTING THE PAST OF NOTE BY BEVERLY LANE
Donating to Kids’ Country Executive Director of Kids’ Country Chris Erbe (second from left) receives a check from the Rotary Club of Cordelia to send a child to Getaway Camp, shown with (l-r) Club President Thomas Kawazoe and team members Bill James and Dennis Kelly. “Due to the economy this year, a young man who wanted desperately to go to Getaway Camp was told by his parents they couldn’t afford to send him this year. With this donation from the Rotary Club, the young man can now attend,” said Erbe. In April, Erbe and fellow team members rode as the Rotary Club of Cord- elia’s Cycle for Sight riding team on a challenging course through the Napa “SAN RAMON VALLEY: ALAMO, DANVILLE, AND SAN RAMON” BY BEVERLY LANE AND RALPH COZINE Valley that includes a 1,700-foot climb up Mount Veder. With sponsorships The original St. Isidore Church in Danville, at the corner of Hartz Avenue and Linda Mesa, was dedicated in 1912. from fellow Rotarians and family members, the riders were able to raise mon- ey for both a camp scholarship as well as Enchanted Hills Camp for the blind and visually impaired. mon.” Kids’ Country is a nonprofit corporation that provides affordable child St Isidore’s celebrates St. Isidore’s Golden Jubilee program states: “The care before and after school during the school year and all day during school firm of Shea and Loquist was selected as the archi- and summer vacations at 13 sites in the San Ramon Valley Unified School a centennial, Part 1 tects, while the contract for the buildings was given District. to Stanley and Archer. ... The new parish of St. t. Isidore’s Catholic parish was founded in 1910 Isidore embraced expansive boundaries, taking in in Danville. But that date certainly doesn’t mark the Tassajara School District, bordering Livermore Downtown Pleasanton’s Sthe first Catholic service here. and Pleasanton, touching the Hayward and Oakland In 1772, before the founding of Mission Dolores parishes on the west, including Moraga Valley and WEDNESDAY in San Francisco, Father Juan Crespi accompanied Orinda, and the boundaries of the Martinez and the Fages expedition through the San Ramon Valley. Concord parishes to the north, and along to the east- NIGHTLIVE He may well have presided over a Mass at their camp ern slopes of Mount Diablo.” site in Danville. In Crespi’s diary entry for March 31, Other parishes were formed from St. Isidore’s Come downtown every Wednesday evening! 1772, he said, “This valley appeared to me to be a beginning in 1941. In 1960 the parish boundaries Enjoy LIVE music & special deals throughout downtown. charming site for a settlement (mission), with all the went to Livorna Road, the County line on south and advantages that are required.” the Morgan Territory on the eastern slope of Mount The next known Mass took place here in 1875 at Diablo. the home of Edward and Mary McCauley, celebrated Chuck Fereira remembered the friendly Father in Green Valley on the occasion of a sick call by Plunkett with a funny anecdote recently. In the the Dominican Rev. James H. Aerden. At this time 1950s, when he and friends attended a Catholic Father Aerden set up a regular celebration of Mass education class after school one day a week, the boys at the Alamo Hotel Hall on the fifth Sunday of each occasionally gave the nuns some problems. Sister month. sent them to Father Plunkett for another level of dis- Eight years later, in 1883, the Rev. Lawrence Serda cipline. After saying they needed to behave, he gave took charge of Walnut Creek, Lafayette and Moraga them candy and sent them on their way. Perhaps a Valley and celebrated Mass for a congregation com- different message than Sister had in mind! posed of 10 families in the Walnut Creek Grange Hall As the Valley’s population swelled after World War on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. In II, the congregation outgrew the original church 1884, on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Antone Silva and a new St. Isidore’s church was completed on La Botelho, a church was constructed in Walnut Creek Gonda Way. In 1960 the congregation celebrated its and dedicated in two services, one in Portuguese and Golden Jubilee, dedicating the program to Father one in English. Henry Plunkett who served the church from 1951 to According to the Walnut Creek Courier Journal, 1958. “On April 20, 1910, Archbishop Patrick W. Riordan In 1963 the old building was razed while many in established Danville as a parish center, appointing the the congregation watched with sorrow. Tony Cabral, Visit www.pleasantondowntown.net for Sponsored by Rev. John Collins as the first pastor. St. Mary’s Mission who had worked on the church when he was just 22, participating businesses and offers. of Walnut Creek was then detached from Martinez said only the finest materials were used and it “was and transferred to the parish of Danville. built better than the buildings of today.” Pleasanton Downtown “Father Collins gathered his congregation for He saved some wrought iron railing and a large Association categories won are: Sunday Mass at the Grange Hall in Danville, living post from the wreckage. Lena Fereira recalled that her Best Place to People Watch the while in the Danville Hotel until the church and mother, Mary, cared for the altar and did much of the (Main Street) rectory were completed late in the year 1911. St. maintenance work in the church for 35 consecutive Isidore’s church in Danville is built according to the years. 2009 Best Place for a Picnic Mission style of architecture. It is a frame building (Friday Concerts in the Park) with a seating capacity of 300. In 1913 the Rev. J.J. Beverly Lane is curator of the Museum of the San Ramon Best Place to People Watch Hennissey added a bell tower to the original struc- Valley and co-author of “San Ramon Valley: Alamo, Dan- (Farmer’s Market) ture. ville, and San Ramon” and “Vintage Danville: 150 Years “The church and rectory cost $11,000. Located at of Memories.” Sources: Museum archives, The Fages- Best Place to Meet New People the corner of Hartz Avenue and Linda Mesa, the church Crespi Expedition of 1772, p. 21; Walnut Creek Courier (Farmer’s Market) was dedicated by Archbishop Riordan on July 28, 1912. Journal, July 29, 1937; St. Isidore’s Jubilee Program; Val- Best Place for Live Music Father Peter C. Yorke preached the dedication ser- ley Pioneer, Dec. 18, 1963; Chuck Fereira, Aug. 1, 2007 (Friday Concerts in the Park) Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊU Page 19 Parent photographers Send a jpeg to [email protected] of the best action shot from your child’s game for consideration for our Sports page. Remember to Sports include caption information: who, what, when, where—and the score.
COURTESY DARLA VOROUS Lightning strikes for SRVGAL team Team Lightning of SRVGAL 3/4 Grade Blue Division recently completed its 2009 season with a first-place finish. The girls Blue Division team capped out the season with a 12-2 record, taking them to the top spot for the division. Pictured (back row, l-r) are Coach Rob Hensley, Erika Wheeler, Sam Vorous, Olivia Duba, Ellie Stark, Gracie Westgate, Coach Tim Huether, (front) Abby Leeds, Gena Galeano, Helena Huether, Claire Whitten, Hailey Meyer, Maggie Hensley and Gianna Cefalu.
U14 Mustangs Blast their way to become U.S. champs The U14 Mustang Blast Girls played to the top of the heap in Lancaster, Mass., on July 26, beating North Carolina, 1-0, in the championship game. For one year, team members forfeited their social lives in exchange for grueling practices, self imposed conditioning and continual tournaments. They persevered despite broken ankles, ripped thumbs and one full-on ACL reconstructive surgery to rise at Regionals, paving the way for Nationals. CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM Going in to the finals, the first half of the game was a dead lock. After a short period of rejuvenation, the Tigers roar: We are the champs! second half saw Rachel Hamilton set up for a solid corner kick, allowing Stephanie Amack to answer with The SRV Majors Tigers team recently took home the Championship Trophy in the a launch into the net, giving the Blast their opportunity to win. Snatching the championship became even San Ramon Valley Little League, going undefeated through the playoffs and beating sweeter when the Blast’s goalie, Beth Ritter, was awarded the Golden Gloves for an awesome performance the Giants for the League Championship, 7-2. Daniel Paulus pitched a complete throughout the tournament. game for the win and Colin Schletz connected for two doubles off the wall for the Team members are Head Trainer Carl Edwards, Beth Ritter, Stephanie Amack, Reilly Parker, Alexa Champs. Tiger Team members are (front row, l-r) Coach John Quinn, Dominic Vandevanter, Hannah Koski, Assistant Coach Rob Vandevanter, Alyssa Alarab, Lynsey Hromatko, Rachel Tovani, T-Rex Grauman, Mikey Quinn, Colin Schletz, Brent Smoller, (back) Coach Hamilton, Katie Greulich, Head Coach Doug Norvelle, Rachel Feldman, Kim Low, Shelby Cota, Morgan Idso, Jon Schletz, Johnny Quinn, Daniel Paulus, Matt LaBrie, Matt French, Savan Nock- Angie Johnson and Katelyn Rader. Salgado, Scott French, and Manager Dave Paulus.
Kung Fu grand champs The team from Richard Lee’s East West Kung Fu in Alamo won top honors at the 2009 U.S. Kuoshu Federa- tion International Championship held July 25-26 in Hunt Valley, Md. East West won first place for the Team Lei Tai (full contact fighting); second place for the Team Forms and Weapons; and, for the ninth year in a row, won the Team Grand Champion trophy. Page 20ÊUÊJuly 31, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly 10102 Foxboro Circle, San Ramon 1600 square foot home Real Estate with 3 bedrooms and OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 2 bathrooms. Great location with a bright and open floor plan. SALES AT A GLANCE Offered at $562,950 www.10102foxboro.com This week’s data represents homes sold during Lowest sale reported: $283,000 June 2009 Highest sale reported: $1,400,000 Alamo Average sales reported: $813,875 Total sales reported: 1 Walnut Creek Lowest sale reported: $415,000 Total sales reported: 25 Walnut Creek Highest sale reported: $415,000 Lowest sale reported: $135,000 50 Sun Valley Drive Average sales reported: $415,000 Highest sale reported: $1,105,000 Average sales reported: $525,220 Newly constructed in 2006, 4 BR/2 Danville BA home on .36 acres. 2411 sq. Total sales reported: 8 Source: California REsource ft. Located on quiet street close to shopping & schools. Easy freeway access. www.50sunvalley.com OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND Offered at $649,000 Danville 4162 Remillard Court $1,595,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 577-1944 Have buyers looking for Danville area, up to @ $900,000, 4 BEDROOMS 2345 Greenwood Road $679,000 4+ bedrooms, large lot, and large family room. 136 Nanterre Street $828,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 462-7653 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 621-4067 3484 Park Place $779,950 Dublin Sun 1:30-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 251-2535 Personalized Service…Professional Results. 5937 Via Del Cielo $880,000 Thinking of selling, buying, relocating, refinancing or just curious about 3 BEDROOMS Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 519-9080 the current market and your home’s value? Call me, I can help. 8057 Crossridge Road $689,000 My 20+ years experience does make a difference. 5 BEDROOMS Sun 1-5 Cambridge Real Estate 426-7469 4 Eaglet Court $1,995,000 Pleasanton Sat 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 3 BEDROOMS 1531 Honeysuckle Court $2,399,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 413-9306 Ron Pratt 5625 San Jose Drive $697,000 Realtor® Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-3800 6 BEDROOMS 925.838.4024 4 BEDROOMS 7193 Rosecliff Court $1,699,000 [email protected] 3737 Nicole Avenue $1,550,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 519-9080 www.ronpratt.com Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 872-1416
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