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county judge ruled last Friday that the Town A Council must reconsider approving a house that would mar one of Danville’s most sweeping ridgeline views. The court found the council didn’t have enough evidence to deny plans for the 7,124-square- foot house off Lawrence Road on a major hillside crest in Danville. Council members must now take another look at the application, knowing the court’s verdict. PAT RICKEY “If there’s no new evidence, that generally means they are going to have to change their decision,” said Robert Ewing, town attorney. The hillside fire at Magee Ranch moved quickly right behind the homes on Leafield Road while firefighters fought it on the ground and from the air. In November, the council rejected plans for the lot, which is off Camino Tassajara, noting that building the residence would Fire burns 11 acres “result in the loss of the scenic view of the ridgeline and the sense of identity the area imparts.” in Magee Ranch The council members pointed to a hillside ordinance that cites devel- opment shouldn’t interfere with the Hillside is victim of tomato natural character of the hillsides. on the fire. It was contained around And the Planning Commission plant protection gone awry 6 p.m., Brown said. suggested the residence be moved Brown said 25 homes—each downward, to a lower section of the by Jordan M. Doronila of them worth $2 million—were 10-acre parcel. threatened by the fire. However, no ➤ fire burned 11 grassy acres one was injured and no homes were Continued on page 9 off Leafield Road in the damaged. Although, there were A Magee Ranch neighbor- some pastures that were burned. Sex with LUCAS HIRST hood in Danville in the early eve- Neighbor Pat Rickey and his ning Sunday. The damaged acre- 6-year-old daughter Cara saw the age included private land near flames burning. a twist Sycamore Valley Regional Open “You could hear the crackling Aroma will attract Air tankers and helicopters helped fight the fire, with the air tankers dropping orange Space. fire,” Rickey said. “My daughter fire retardant. The fire was started when a 15- started crying. She had never heard male moths to end year-old boy detonated a gopher a fire. The fire got close to the back unwelcome invasion bomb to protect his tomatoes yards on Leafield Road.” from being eaten by gophers and “This was quite an excitement squirrels in his back yard, said around the neighborhood,” he by Jordan M. Doronila Battalion Chief Mike Brown of the added. “Everyone was quite con- San Ramon Valley Fire Protection cerned. The neighbors were con- wist ties with an attractive District. gregating together.” aroma may eradicate the “He purchased a gopher bomb—it Rickey said the rescuers arrived T Light Brown Apple Moth creates smoke,” said Brown, noting quickly. species in Danville, said state agri- the boy wanted to put it in a hole. “I was impressed with the culture specialists, and stop them “Unfortunately, it caused a fire.” response time,” he said. from damaging crops and plants. Firefighters arrived after receiv- Brown noted the fire district The California Department of ing the call at 5:10 p.m., Sunday, and Cal Fire will not charge the Food and Agriculture will start July 29. Approximately 15 fire responsible boy or his parents for installing the twist ties Monday in engines, four air tankers, and two fire suppression charges. Also, the residential areas where there have helicopters were called, and a total Danville Police Department will been sightings of the moth. The of 90 people responded, he said. not press charges against the teen- twist ties are like thick shoelaces The air tankers released ager. and have a light wire. They will be LUCAS HIRST orange retardant and the helicop- “My guess is that he will have tied to places like fences and tree ters released water on the blaze. a stern talking to,” Brown said. “It branches on Danville properties. Firefighters hosed water and foam could’ve been worse.” ■

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Ridgeline ➤ Continued from page 5

But SkyVilla—the company devel- oping the ridge—says landslides and poor soil make the ridgeline location the safest, most feasible spot for building on the parcel. In court last Friday, SkyVilla’s attorney argued that building in the town’s preferred location—below the ridgeline— would necessitate an even more arti- ficial hillside appearance. FILE PHOTO “There would be an extraordi- nary amount of construction (at the lower hillside) ... It would be utterly unlike the way it currently looks,” Jeff Britton, manager of SkyVilla, points toward Mount Diablo from his 10-acre property said David Bowie, SkyVilla’s attor- off Camino Tassajara in east Danville where he hopes to build a residence. ney. Taking this into account, it’s for the other properties were ama- on us to have substantial evidence,” not really a decision based on the teurish and designed to look hor- Ewing said. town’s ordinance, he said. rible ... It was obvious what they The ongoing approval process Robert Combs, who serves on wanted,” he said. has been time consuming and the Danville Planning Commission, Jeff Britton, the manager of expensive and is part of a trend said the lower hillside location is SkyVilla, who has been pushing for in Bay Area planning, Bowie the lesser of two evils. approval for years, did not return said. Before the 1980s, building “It’s going to look artificial no phone calls by press time. residences generally had to meet matter what. There’s no great plan,” As of last August, the Planning objective guidelines—like specific he said, considering the property’s Commission had reviewed the height or length regulations—but slope and soil make it very difficult building application four times. now guidelines are also based on to build on. They encouraged Britton to explore aesthetics and other subjective ele- “It’s a tough piece of land,” three sites, on the top, middle and ments. Ewing said. lower hillsides of the property. From here, the council will meet What frustrated some mem- During last week’s ruling, the with the city attorney and the appli- bers of the Planning Commission, judge looked at past staff reports, cation that has been pending will Combs said, was that the company geotechnical reports and testimo- go before the Town Council in never earnestly explored other parts ny from an expert civil engineer, September, Ewing said. of the property for building. before making the decision to “I think it’s important to pre- “They had a beautiful drawing invalidate the town’s resolution. serve the ridgeline for future gen- for the ridgeline but the drawings “The judge found the burden was erations,” Combs said. ■ Danville Weekly • August 3, 2007 • Page 9 NEWSFRONT pleasanton downtown association presents

Aug 3 Deer whistles might Tommy & the 4 Speeds ‘50s & ‘60s prevent costly collisions Sponsored by Cristin Sanchez concerts Danville police installing devises to keep deer from path of patrol cars and Hometown GMAC in the park by Jordan M. Doronila produces an ultrasonic sound, rely- However, studies from the Real Estate lions wayside park ing on the animal’s acute sense of University of Wisconsin and Aug 10 A few years ago, Danville Police hearing. Washington State University said at fi rst & neal streets Chief Chris Wenzel spotted a cute “It’s a chief prevention,” Wenzel that deer whistles have not neces- Finding Stella fridays 7pm to 8:30pm deer as he drove his blue 1986 said. “This area has a ton of deer sarily decreased collisions between Rock and pop Toyota at twilight in Lafayette. But around. We are protecting the tax- patrol cars and deer. Don Faught – Alain Pinel suddenly it sprinted at him, hitting payers’ money.” Wenzel said he has seen these his car and then running away. “An ounce of prevention is worth findings. Realtors “It was like a predator coming a pound of cure,” he added. “We are finding conflicting at me and then it scurried away,” Collisions between deer and things,” he said. Wenzel said. “I was so mad. I could police cars do not happen often in Nevertheless, the Police for more information: www.pleasantondowntown.net (925) 484-2199 barely get out of my car. The thing Danville, Wenzel said. Although Department’s chief financial offi- caused $1,500 damages to my car. he did recall when he was police cer will study how the purchase My corner light was damaged. My chief in Orinda that one of his of whistles factors into the bud- front fender was crushed.” officers was hit by a deer, which get, Wenzel said. The cost of each To stop potential collisions with caused $7,800 in damage. He noted whistle is approximately $10. deer, he is considering buying deer police used whistles in the past “My philosophy is that we are Still feel pain? whistles for the Danville Police but moved away from them. At looking into this,” he said. “If it Acupuncture, Acupressure, & herbs B Department’s fleet of 13 cars. A times, the weather broke the plastic saves one vehicle from being dam- a c y i deer whistle is a sonic generator devices, which may have not been aged, it’s worth it.” ■ Most patients stop pain O lin rie l C mounted on cars to help prevent replaced. Contact Jordan M. Doronila ntal dica after just one treatment! Me collisions with deer, according to “It’s something we used to do,” at [email protected] Lily He, L. Ac. Matthew Lu, L. Ac. traffic safety experts. The device he said. or 837-8300. Three-generation practitioner 20 year’s experience of practice •Pain Treatment •Stomachache •Hypertension •Insomnia District names new principals •Stress Management •Women’s Problems John Baldwin, Rancho Romero and Del Amigo will start classes under new leadership •Rash & Allergies •Other Chronic Diseases FREE Consultation call: Students, parents and staff mem- Valley unified school districts, and for 16 years. She holds an admin- 925-855-1885 or 925-285-6026 Coupon $50 only bers from four schools in the San holds a masters degree in music istrative credential from California 790 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Ste. 225 first service Ramon Valley will greet new prin- education from California State State University, East Bay, and a cipals when they arrive for the University, Fullerton. Hale replaces masters degree in counseling lead- Danville, CA 94526 before 8/30/07 first day of school Aug. 27. The Claudia Carbonell Bensley, who is ership from St. Mary’s College. Most Insurance Accepted San Ramon Valley Unified School working in the district’s program Michelle Cooper comes to District Board of Education recent- for students learning English. Iron Horse Middle School in San ly announced the selection of the After several years as an assis- Ramon after spending five years following four new principals: tant principal and administrative as principal at Diablo View Middle Trusted Brands ... Since 1976 • Darlene Hale, John Baldwin intern in Oakley and La Mesa, Hope School in Clayton. She holds an Elementary School Burtner takes over as principal at administrative services credential • Hope Burtner, Rancho Romero Rancho Romero Elementary School and a masters degree in education- Fountains Elementary School in Alamo. She replaces David Gold, al administration from Chapman • Lucy Daggett, Del Amigo High who recently accepted a position in University. Cooper replaces Kirby School another district. Burtner received Hoy, who opened Iron Horse in • Michelle Cooper, Iron Horse her administrative services creden- 1996, and recently was appointed Middle School tial and a masters degree in educa- as a director of secondary educa- “I am excited to have the oppor- tional administration from Chapman tion at the district level. tunity to work with such a skilled University, and is currently working “They all have extensive experi- and enthusiastic group of school toward a doctorate degree in edu- ence in other school districts, and leaders,” said Superintendent Rob cational leadership from St. Mary’s I am confident that all four of our Kessler. College in Moraga. schools will benefit greatly from Darlene Hale, the new princi- Del Amigo High School in their leadership,” said Kessler. pal at John Baldwin Elementary Danville, the district’s continua- The district received at least 20 580 School in Danville, has 26 years of tion high school, welcomes Lucy completed applications for each 680 experience as a K-12 administrator Daggett as its new principal, replac- position. The hiring process includ- Sunol Blvd Exit and classroom teacher, as well as a ing Carol Adams, who moved to ed application screening, reference RICHERT LUMBER COMPANY 1/4 Mile East college professor. She has been an another school district. Daggett has checks and two sets of interviews CLOSED SUNDAYS elementary school principal since been a guidance counselor in the that involved parents, teachers and 5505 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton • 925 846 5040 2002 in the Oak Park and Conejo Pittsburg Unified School District other school and district staff. ■

specific to this moth.” Hawaii and the British Isles. From Twist ties Oakley and Napa started using Hawaii, it has traveled to California, Coming Soon to ➤ Continued from page 5 the ties a few weeks ago, Van Rein said District 3 County Supervisor Victoria’s Hair On Stage said. Mary N. Piepho. It was recently 520 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville “It depends on what is available,” The moth has been trapped in discovered in several places in the said Jay Van Rein, spokesman for Danville in the north area around the Bay Area. Home of “Wigged Out” the CDFA. Remington loop; west of I-680 and California’s diverse range of presents .... The ties contain pheromone, Sycamore Valley Boulevard; south agriculture and natural plant life which is the scent given off by a of the Greenbrook Drive overpass; makes the state highly susceptible female moth to male moths when on Fountain Springs Circle; and to exotic pest invaders such as The Golden Follies it is ready to mate. Department south of El Cerro Boulevard and this moth. The insect feeds on and A sparkling song and dance revue, featuring senior performers officials will place hundreds of Adobe Drive. damages plants and trees of a wide ages 55-83. Dancing their way through Nostalgia, Broadway, Vin- the ties to confuse male moths and Members of the state agriculture variety. tage Movies, and a tribute to “The King of Rock and Roll” stop them from mating. Eventually, department, the U.S. Department More than 250 plants are at risk there will be no eggs and the moths of Agriculture and the County of being attacked, including pear, Sunday July 29, 2007 • 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. will die off, agriculturalists hope. Agricultural Commission held an citrus, peach, avocado, oak, willow, Sunday August 19, 2007 • 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. “It’s such a new thing,” Van Rein informational meeting from 7-9 walnut, pine, eucalyptus, roses, jas- said. “This is one of the most envi- p.m. Wednesday at Danville Town mine, strawberry, table and wine Tickets are General Admission $25 per person ronmentally sensitive materials that Meeting Hall. grapes, berries and other ornamen- Please call 925.829.1666 or 925.803.9020 we have used in eradication. There The Light Brown Apple Moth tal shrubs, bushes and trees. ■ [email protected] really isn’t any impact on any other came from Australia and has spread Contact Jordan M. Doronila at insects because the pheromone is to New Zealand, New Caledonia, [email protected] Page 10 • August 3, 2007 • Danville Weekly Perspective Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo

PUBLISHER EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Gina Channell-Allen Incorporate Alamo or not? Open Session of the County Board EDITORIAL Parking lot danger Dear Editor: of Supervisors Meeting authorized Editor Would Alamo incorporation a General Plan Amendment Study Dolores Fox Ciardelli Auto fatalities may be rare in parking lots, but fender be advantageous or would disad- (GPA) for a 770-acre development Staff Reporters benders are not. The accident in front of Trader Joe’s vantages outweigh the benefits? outside the urban limit line, along Jordan M. Doronila last week involving an 82-year-old man did take place Alamo is presently administered a hazardous bending section of Natalie O’Neill while he was allegedly under the influence of alcohol by the county and although this is Camino Tassajara on either side of Sports Writer not perfect, residents know what Finley Road, known for drivers pro- Rachel McMurdie so, hopefully, it is an exception. But this parking lot to expect. County services are in ceeding at speeds greatly above the Contributors is one of the most congested in the area, with several some aspects superior to those the legal limits. The 4-1 vote (Supervisor Geoff Gillette businesses designed for customers who will only stay Town of Alamo could afford, spe- Susan Bonilla demurred) was mean- Beverly Lane a short while—the post office and Starbucks to name cifically road improvements, main- ingless, as state law requires a GPA Jacqui Love Marshall two. And its pedestrians are not only the people from tenance, parks and permit process- study be conducted if the developer Katharine O’Hara the cars but during certain times of the day include ing. Proponents of incorporation requests one. Heidi Strand are proceeding to analyze numer- In a related item prior to the Christina Straw students from nearby San Ramon Valley High School. ous components, centering on pre- GPA, the supervisors, at the urging The Lunardi’s park- liminary estimates for revenues of Alamo and Diablo residents, ART & PRODUCTION ing lot involves a sharp and expenditures as formulated by agreed not to disband, for now, Art Director/ right turn to enter from Parking lots have the firm of Economic and Planning the San Ramon Valley Regional Operations Manager the driveway at Church always been prime Systems Inc. Planning Commission. I believe Shannon Corey Street to the lot while Concerns arise with the planned regional planning commissions, Designers places for accidents, space of 3,000-4,000 square feet which are more knowledgeable of Trina Cannon drivers are pulling out for a town hall and speculation local wishes, should be established Lilli Cao their vehicles directly with folks backing in that a town manager with a small all over our county, and the County Kristin Herman into the line of traffic. staff could administer town affairs. Planning Commission abolished. Manuel Valenzuela and out of parking Luckily there are safer spots, and pedestri- A realistic administration would Our District 3 Supervisor, Mary entrances to this lot consist of a receptionist with lobby Piepho, a resident of Discovery ADVERTISING ans all over the place. space; town manager with assistant; Bay, although somewhat fiscally Advertising Manager if cars are approach- town attorney with an assistant; conservative, has little knowledge Mary Hantos ing south on Railroad accounting personnel and financial of San Ramon Valley issues and Advertising Avenue and can turn officer; town engineer; building voted for the GPA and has tried Account Executive in a half block before the supermarket. The lot on the department; planning department; to abolish the San Ramon Valley Leslie Mooldyk south side near Peet’s is almost as congested as the lot public works manager; building Planning Commission. General and Real Estate and public works inspectors; pur- Tuesday evening, the Danville Account Executive at Trader Joe’s. chasing agent; parks and recre- Planning Commission voted unani- Terry Bertolini The Alamo Safeway shopping center lot is blessedly ation; town council and planning mously to refer the Beth Chaim Classified Advertising large but that brings its own problems as vehicles tend commission; records storage; and Congregation’s plans to place three Susan Thomas to speed down the open passages. Many drivers instead conference room. Also needed temporary modular buildings to of parking in the first available space often cruise the would be maintenance facilities the Design Review Board at some with offices and storage yard, and indefinite future date. The commis- BUSINESS lanes directly in front of Safeway until they find a close facilities for meetings. At this sion didn’t understand the modular Office Manager spot. Frustration can mount if that spot has a shopping time, Danville’s largest expense buildings were needed to teach Amory Foreman cart sticking out into it. is its Police Department with an Hebrew to grades 4-7 in evenings Ad Services annual cost of $6 million per year. before Jewish high holy days in Sandy Lee Parking lots have always been prime places for acci- In Alamo, we have the Sheriff’s September. Susan Thomas dents, with folks backing in and out of parking spots, and pedestrians all over the place. With the advent of Department performing an excel- Ralph Hoffmann, Danville Business Associate sports utility vehicles, they have become truly danger- lent job. Lisa Oefelein Concerned residents of Alamo ONLINE READER POLL ous—especially for those not driving SUVs. In a large are forming an ad hoc committee Circulation Manager lot, parking on the edge may be the answer: People can Give your opinion at Bob Lampkin to study and analyze the effects of avoid driving the hazardous route, plus get some exer- incorporation. Its intent is to par- www.DanvilleWeekly.com How to reach the Weekly cise. In a small lot, there aren’t many choices. ticipate in a positive manner, and it remains to be seen if incorporation Were you 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 will or will not be approved by resi- Danville, CA 94526 dents. Alamo is a small community surprised to read Phone: (925) 837-8300 and revenue from large businesses that there are Fax: (925) 837-2278 What’s your opinion? or large corporations are non-exis- Editorial e-mail: tent. If incorporation should suc- homeless people [email protected] Write a Letter to the editor ceed, residents will be assessed for [email protected] more revenue to live up to stan- in Danville and Display Sales e-mail: at [email protected] or put your opinion dards of incorporation. And let’s Alamo? [email protected] not forget that with incorporation Classifieds Sales e-mail: on Town Square at www.DanvilleWeekly.com comes more rules and regulations, Results from last week: [email protected] ordinances and resolutions. Circulation e-mail: Tony Carnemolla Does the community suffer [email protected] YOUR TURN and John Goerl, Alamo (traffic/pollution) when the dis- The Danville Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on issues of Meetings of interest trict doesn’t provide busing to The Danville Weekly is published every local interest. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday for that Friday’s edition. school? 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Danville Weekly • August 3, 2007 • Page 11 MOTIVATION • ENCOURAGEMENT • ACCOUNTABILITY

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POLICE LOG The Danville Police Department made • Defrauding innkeeper on San • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Calmar the following information available from Ramon Valley Blvd. at 9:23 p.m. Vista Rd. and Harper Ln. at its incident summary report: 11:31 a.m. Tuesday, July 24 • Petty theft on Sycamore Valley Rd. • Trespassing on Woodranch Cir. at W. at 11:42 a.m. Sunday, July 22 3:41 a.m. • Accident, property damage, on • Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on I-680 • Vandalism on Reading Pl. at 7:10 and Diablo Rd. at 12:53 a.m. a.m. Hartz Ave. and Railroad Ave. at • Alcohol intoxicated subject, arrest, 6:11 p.m. Crow Canyon location on 300 block of Hartz Ave. at • Auto burglary on Ridgeland Cir. at 7:32 a.m. • Vandalism on Diablo Rd. at 8:35 1:14 a.m. p.m. • Suspicious subject stop, arrest, on • Warrant, arrest, on Glasgow Cir. at Love Ln. at 2:07 a.m. 7:51 a.m. Friday, July 27 • Vandalism on Jonathan Ridge Dr. at • Auto burglary on Ridgeland Cir. at • Trespassing on Homestead Ct. and 8:48 a.m. 8:33 a.m. Laurelwood Dr. at 1:43 a.m. • Petty theft on Brooktree Dr. at 11:09 • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on • Battery on Front St. at 8:37 a.m. a.m. Camino Ramon and Sycamore Valley Rd. at 11:21 a.m. • Grand theft on Del Amigo Rd. at • Animal cruelty on Camino Ramon at 12:09 p.m. 12:21 p.m. • Littering on San Ramon Valley Blvd. at 12:15 p.m. • Vandalism on Montair Dr. at 2:42 • Accident on Camino Tassajara and p.m. BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS Holbrook Dr. at 5:11 p.m. • Accident, property damage, arrest, on Railroad Ave. at 1:45 p.m. • Auto burglary on Love Ln. at 7:59 p.m. San Ramon - Bollinger Canyon Road Monday, July 23 • Vandalism on El Dorado Ave. at 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd . . . (925) 830-9700 • Auto burglary on William Ct. at 8:43 6:20 p.m. • Promiscuous shooting on Laurel Dr. a.m. • Threats disturbance, arrest, on at 10:08 p.m. San Ramon - Crow Canyon Road • Petty theft on Windstream Pl. at Diablo Rd. at 9:03 p.m. • Fireworks disturbance on Glen Arms 9:06 a.m. Dr. and Laurel Dr. at 10:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd .... (925) 838-6300 • Littering on Diablo Rd. at 9:33 a.m. • Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on La • Auto burglary on Sutton Cir. at 8:31 Gonda Way at 11:33 p.m. Pleasant Hill • Identity theft on St. Norbert Dr. at a.m. 9:57 a.m. 1420 Contra Costa Blvd ...... (925) 680 8600 • Identity theft on Gil Blas Rd. at 1:20 Saturday, July 28 • Vandalism on El Capitan Dr. at p.m. • Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on 12:36 p.m. Walnut Creek • Burglary on Ramon Ct. at 5:47 p.m. Sycamore Valley Rd. and • Petty theft on Pixie Ln. at 1:17 p.m. 1661 Mt. Diablo Blvd...... (925) 938-2500 • Trespassing on La Gonda Way at Tunbridge Rd. at 12:37 a.m. • Residential burglary on Rassani Dr. 6:49 p.m. • Defrauding innkeeper on Camino at 2:04 p.m. • Accident, property damage, on Ramon at 1:23 a.m. • Grand theft on Presidio Ct. at 3:36 Camino Tassajara and Tassajara • Auto burglary on Lodgehill Ct. at Host a Party—For birthdays, bridal showers p.m. Ranch at 8:19 p.m. 7:39 a.m. or friends who want to have a unique • Identity theft on W. Prospect Ave. at • Service to citizen, arrest, on • Vandalism on Old Farm Rd. at 11:17 3:46 p.m. Westfield Cir. at 9:22 p.m. a.m. and fun get together, arrange a private • Drunk in public on Laurel Dr. at 8:17 p.m. Thursday, July 26 • Credit card fraud on Messian Pl. at party at Bollinger Nail Salon. 1:17 p.m. • Vandalism on Old Farm Rd. at 8:33 • Accident, property damage, at p.m. Sycamore Valley Park and Ride • Auto burglary on Everett Dr. at 4:56 at 9:29 a.m. p.m. Page 12 • August 3, 2007 • Danville Weekly Smog King Every two years... Transitions You just gotta’ do it. OBITUARIES • BIRTHS • WEDDINGS $ OFF In & out in 20 20 minutes Caralee Anne Marquardt level well into his retirement years. All Smogs Including: He was also a standout tennis play- • DMV Renewal 925-838-SWIM • Test Only Danville resident Caralee Anne er representing Kansas University (925-838-7946) Marquardt, 49, passed away peace- in many competitions. He contin- • RV’s fully on July 1 surrounded by fam- ued to enjoy the game playing at • Gross Polluters www.splashswimschool.com ily and friends. a high level while a member of She was born June 29, 1948, and Round Hill Country Club. He and 3440-D 2411 Old Crow Canyon Rd., Ste. S raised in Piedmont. She attended his wife Patty moved from Danville Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. Corpus Christi, Holy Names High to Lincoln, Calif., in 2002. Pleasanton San Ramon San Ramon, CA 94583 School, and later graduated from He is survived by his devoted 925-846-7664 925-820-5665 both the University of Hawaii with wife of 43 years, Patty Hedstrom; Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 We’ll get them in, they won’t want to get out! a bachelor’s degree in education, two daughters, Laurie (Steve) and Holy Names College with a Kinsella of Brentwood, and Mrs. master’s in education. She taught Alice (Steve) Sawdey of Livermore; at Los Cerros Middle School in and three granddaughters. Services Danville and will be remembered were held for him July 12 at Oak for her thoughtful generosity, warm Park Hills Chapel in Walnut Creek. hospitality, and contagious sense of humor. Jean Lewis Miller Jr. She is survived by daughters Min- dy and Monica; sisters Kathleen (Joe) Jean Lewis Miller Jr., a resident Schoennaeur, Becky (Brad) Klemm, of Danville, died July 1 in Danville Mollie Beam, and Tina (Louis) at the age of 76. Carpio; brothers Dan, Shawn, and He was born in New Jersey Darren (Lisa) Bonnington; six god- on July 7, 1930, and raised in children; and 24 nieces and nephews. Southern California. He gradu- A Funeral Mass was celebrated ated from Monrovia High School, LUNCH . DINNER at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in attended Pasadena City College, Danville on July 7 with burial imme- and graduated from UCLA with diately following at Queen of Heaven bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Cemetery in Lafayette. Mourners education. He was a member of Hidden in a corner were invited to dress in islandwear. the UCLA Varsity Crew for three Cafe Esin is years and was honored as outstand- of San Ramon, this gem Lawrence ‘Al’ ing oarsman and crew captain. He Hot! Hot! Hot! Hedstrom served in the Naval Reserves eight of a restaurant is garnering years, concurrent with college and Lawrence “Al” Hedstrom, who subsequently while working as a rave reviews for their fresh formerly resided in Danville, teacher and wrestling coach. He Our Summer Three Course passed away the evening of July 4 worked for a short period for Avnet and rustic cuisine. surrounded by his loving family. and Hughes Aircraft as a data pro- Bistro Menu is Back! He was born Dec. 22, 1931, in grammer, then found his passion in Donna, Texas. He graduated from developing and owning restaurants, 925.314.0974 Kansas University with a degree in leading a successful entrepreneur- economics and became a region- ial career spanning four decades. 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Patio Dining Now Available al sales manager for Standard & He is survived by his loving wife San Ramon Poors. He opened the Northwestern of 51 years, Anita; by his four sons, United States sales territory for the Mark (Stephanie), Doug (Melanie), company in Seattle, then moved to Tim (Diane) and Mike (Gina); the San Francisco office where he and nine grandchildren. A memo- worked until he retired in 1993. He rial service was held July 14 at the also was a world-class jazz clari- Community Presbyterian Church in netist, making his clarinet debut at Danville. The family suggests dona- Will You be Ready When age 6 when he played a solo ver- tions in J. Lewis Miller’s name to sion of “America” for the governor UCSD Wiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s of Kansas. 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Danville Weekly • August 3, 2007 • Page 13 COVER STORY Dog Day

“I just can’t wait for Christmas!” Marion Kohte—First-place winner

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“...and that, son, is where puppies come from.” —Tom Cushing

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Bringing the story home

War drama filmed aboard USS Hornet chroni- cles life of local Vietnam aviator BOB FISH

Controversial Film Director Werner Herzog and his crew shoot a scene for their movie “Rescue Dawn,” which is about U.S. pilot Dieter Dengler surviving his escape from enemy troops in Laos during the Vietnam War.

by Jordan M. Doronila After the service, he moved to scope of his shooting as Fish gave reduced because of Sept. 11, said army during World War II. His the Bay Area, worked in the air- him a tour of the Hornet, giving Fish. Still, Herzog and the Hornet grandfather was declared a political ieter Dengler survived by line industry, and retired in Marin him insight of how to “flesh in” the trustees found common ground in enemy of the Nazis for being the eating rats, rice, snakes and County where he died in 2001 from life of a naval aviator. 2005. only citizen in his town who did not D bamboo shoots after escap- Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS. “He’s very passionate,” Fish said. Fish said Dengler flying from vote for Hitler. ing enemy troops in Laos during Fish noted Dengler’s story “He’s passionate about exploring the same homeport as the Hornet Dengler wanted to become a the Vietnam War in 1966. expresses the power of the human characters. He’s intense. He’s a and then choosing to live in the pilot after seeing an Allied aircraft The passionate U.S. pilot didn’t spirit. perfectionist.” Bay Area after his mission were flying over his town from his bed- realize the immense life struggle he “His is an exceptional story of “He’s very hands-on with a small would face when he embarked for a the human will to live. Several crew,” Fish added, noting that he mission in Vietnam from Alameda people were killed and captured,” knew what an entire scene was sup- Naval Air Station, which is now the Fish said. “Many people would’ve posed to look and feel like. “He’s site of the USS Hornet. given up.” very involved. He knew what he Dengler survived and lived to tell Although, he added that translat- wanted to capture.” the tale. Famous and controversial ing the actual intensity of war into Also, Fish said working with German director Werner Herzog film is difficult. Christian Bale, who plays Dengler, worked with the trustees of the USS “You’re scared,” he said. “It’s all was enjoyable. Hornet to film “Rescue Dawn,” a about ‘now.’ It could be their last “Christian Bale was delight- docudrama about Dengler’s story, moment on earth. I don’t buy war ful,” he said. “During the moments BOB FISH on the battleship. Trustee Bob Fish, movies. (The films) bring too much when they were shooting scenes, he a Danville resident, said the film, intensity.” was very professional and focused which opened last Friday, stays true Directors shooting film and tele- on his work. But in between he was to Dengler’s experience. vision are nothing new to the USS happy to chat with our museum Werner Herzog, USS Hornet Museum Chief Operating Officer Ralph Johnson, and actor “It’s very close to the actual real Hornet. Fish said the director of volunteers and other folks who Christian Bale. thing,” said Fish, who served as a the Hollywood action film “Triple happened by.” U.S. Marine Corporal. X”—starring muscular actor Vin “He’s just a regular guy,” he two important signs that Herzog’s room window in World War II. At The film chronicles the true expe- Diesel—was shot on the ship, with added. project was worth their time. 18, he went to New York and then riences of U.S. Naval Aviator Lt. 75-100 crew members working on Fish said Hollywood film and Additionally, Fish said he enjoyed signed up for the U.S. Air Force. Dieter Dengler flying from the USS it. television producers who want to the German filmmaker’s other In Alameda, he was part of the Ranger aircraft, which left Alameda “It was the whole freaking incorporate Naval elements in their works, “Fitzcarraldo,” “Grizzly VA-145 squadron. They were nick- in December of 1965. The ship was ship,” Fish said. “It was controlled work often contact the U.S. Navy Man,” and “Little Dieter Needs to named the “Swordsmen.” heading into a secret combat mission chaos.” Department’s movie industry arm. Fly.” Local San Francisco actors, Fish said he is looking forward off the coast of Vietnam, near Laos. He also said the producers of hit Department officials then make such as Brad Carr, were hired to to seeing the Dengler in “Rescue He was shot down on his inaugural TV show “Fear Factor” did stunts recommendations on what facility play Dengler’s flight team. Dawn.” mission and held captive in desper- on the ship. works best for Hollywood and for Dengler grew up in Germany “I want to see the Hornet on the ate jungle conditions, but eventually Fish found his experience with the Navy. with his mother and brothers but big screen,” he said. ■ escaped after several months, over- director Herzog to be more inti- The level of access to military did not know his father, who was Contact Jordan M. Doronila at coming great adversity. mate. The director expanded the facilities for Hollywood has been killed while serving in the German [email protected] Danville Weekly • August 3, 2007 • Page 17 A movie review of what’s AT THE MOVIES

Epicure Rescue Dawn BY JACQUI LOVE MARSHALL ★★★ Rated: PG-13 for some sequences of intense war violence and torture. 2 hours, 5 minutes. Some stories are good enough to tell twice. The extraordinary experiences of German-born Dieter Dengler, a U.S. Navy pilot shot down over Laos and taken prisoner during the Vietnam War, Summer days are salad days bear repeating. But truth is stranger and sometimes better than by Jacqui Love Marshall fiction. Werner Herzog’s fascinating 1997 documentary, “Little croutons) just before serving to avoid them absorbing Dieter Needs to Fly,” surpasses this dramatized version of the too much water from other ingredients. harrowing survival tale. n the hot-weather season, we’re all looking for From “The Deer Hunter” ways to keep the kitchen cool—grilling out- Salad Dressings to “Rambo: First Blood doors, picnics in the park, eating out, etc. And Add salad dressings just before serving, unless I Part II,” the POW impris- there’s a proven method to our practices. According required for a specific recipe. Otherwise, the dressing to Wikipedia: “During the Middle Ages, after eating could cause your lettuce to wilt or become soggy. onment-torture-and- mostly salted meats and pickled vegetables all winter, Serve your salad in a bowl about twice the size of escape genre delivers people would be ‘salt-sick’ and looked forward to your salad. Pour a small amount of dressing and toss white-knuckle suspense spring greens. Popular history asserts that peasants ate thoroughly to coat each piece. Starting with a modest through tightly plotted more salads than lords, and were the healthier for it.” amount prevents the salad from getting drowned in scripts and hyperspeed, We may not be salt-sick these days, but summer seems dressing; individuals can add more as desired. For push-your-buttons edit- like the perfect time to “lighten up” our cooking and best seasoning, always grind fresh salt and pepper over ing. Neither is at the core eating patterns, while eating healthy foods. the salad just prior to eating. of Herzog’s art-film aes- A refreshing salad is the ideal dish for a hot sum- Here’s a classic, perpetually-tasty vinaigrette, which thetic. His fictional films mer day and the good news is there are no fixed rules can be varied in many ways by changing the vinegar such as “Aguirre: The for salad-making—whatever you like in combination or adding herbs, lemon juice, ginger, mustard, etc.: 2 Wrath of God” (1972) and “Fitzcarraldo” (1982), which comprise is OK—and there is plenty of room for your culinary cloves garlic, 1/2 cup vinegar (white, balsamic, cider, about half of his 50-plus oeuvre, tend to be character-driven. imagination to play. In the U.S., salads are mainly champagne, sherry, port, etc.), 1-1/2 tsp. Dijon mus- The camera follows his standard roster of outcasts, capturing eaten as palate-teasers before the entrée. In European tard, 1-1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped them in long takes and allowing their speech and movement to countries, salads are often served after the entrée as red onion or shallots, 3/4 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. freshly set the languid rhythms that mark his work. At his best, Herzog palate-refreshers. In other countries, they are eaten ground pepper. Mince garlic in food processor. Add yokes their inner struggles to the isolated landscapes that they alongside the entrée. And, increasingly, salads are all other ingredients except the olive oil and process. inhabit, creating a tone both mystical and tinged with madness. eaten as the main meal. When you mix a great combi- With processor going, slowly add oil until emulsified, At worst, actors wander about like zombies in “Heart of Glass” nation of leafy greens, other ingredients and dressings, season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields 2-1/2 cups (1976) or contribute to the dullness of “Where the Green Ants you can create a hearty, healthy meal that satisfies which lasts, refrigerated, up to one week. everyone’s hunger. So, if you haven’t been taking advantage of salad Dream” (1984). meals for summer days, there’s still time to enjoy Fortunately, the writer-director convinced Christian Bale to Salad Greens them. cast off his Batman cape and take the demanding lead role. When I was growing up, iceberg lettuce was practi- Jacqui lives in Danville with her pug, Nina Simone, Bale bears a passing resemblance to the real-life Dengler, who cally the only green used in salads. Today, you can and volumes of cookbooks and recipes. Her column lived in Marin County before dying of ALS in February 2001. He find fresh greens of every kind at your local grocer or runs every other week. E-mail her at jlovemarshall@ plays the role pragmatically, a no-frills guy with an iron will and farmers market. Mild greens include Spinach, Boston, yahoo.com. indomitable spirit that can’t be broken by starvation, a beehive Iceberg, Butter, Leaf, Bibb, Cabbage and Romaine. tied to his head or water torture administered by Laotian guards. Spicier greens include Arugula, Radicchio, Broccoli Although not as physically emaciated and hollow-eyed as in “The Rabe, Dandelion Greens, Belgian and Curly Endive, Machinist,” the actor delivers another intense turn as a person Watercress, Mache and Escarole. I suggest building Salad tips pushed to his physical and psychological limits. your salad on a base of mild greens, then adding in But Steve Zahn’s performance as a fellow American captive is other greens and herbs for variety and flavor. My • Always keep several kinds of fresh greens on most haunting. Although weary after years of incarceration and favorite combinations are Arugula, Romaine and hand but use them while crisp! wary of Dieter’s plan to escape down the Mekong River to safety Cilantro; Boston, Mache and Radicchio. • If some ingredients require cooking, cook in Thailand, he follows him faithfully into the monsoon-drenched, Select the freshest, crispest greens available. Place them earlier in the day and refrigerate until snake-infested jungle. greens in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper until needed. “Rescue Dawn” feels like a POW procedural that only picks up ready to use. Just before preparing a salad, wash the • Keep supplies of your family’s favorite salad steam during the prison escape attempt and later close encoun- ingredients on hand. As appropriate, divide greens in water until clean; use a salad spinner to ters with the enemy. Surprisingly, Herzog doesn’t try to replicate dry the leaves, avoiding overcrowding the spinner so certain ingredients into salad portions and the dream-like visions that Dieter relates in the documentary, leaves don’t bruise. Serving your salad in a chilled freeze in baggies. bowl or plate will help keep greens cool and crisp. • Try foods that your children don’t generally such as the undulating jellyfish that the survivor describes near- like in a salad to cultivate a taste for them. death as resembling. Without a semblance of Herzog’s signature Salad Additions & Toppings Those pieces can always be picked out. mysticism or an ounce of insightfulness, the film becomes an Here, the possibilities are endless, and when making • If family members prefer different dressings, unremarkable retelling of a remarkable true-life story. a hearty salad as the main dish, the possibilities only keep small containers of everyone’s favorites —Susan Tavernetti increase. Experiment with your family to determine with their names on them. Empty bottled For more movie reviews or local show times, go to www.DanvilleWeekly.com their favorite combinations. Here’s a list to get you water containers are perfect. started:

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I came away with the gen- available in our food go a long way the opposite: The facility was of less eral feeling that the Italian people toward determining our emotional than satisfactory condition, the chow have a genuine care and interest in resiliency and stability...As we’ve mein was burnt, the pork ribs were the food they put in their bodies; become more dependent on con- See and more fat than actual meat, and the they don’t just eat for the sake of eat- venience and fast foods, which are orange chicken contained a meager ing, but rather to engage in a savory loaded with sugars, refined carbo- be seen amount of chicken (if any at all— experience with their loved ones. hydrates and empty calories, we’ve surely not enough to give the dish its As the Slow Food Manifesto neglected the well-being of not name) inside the sugar coated dough justly states, “We are enslaved by just our bodies, but also of some at… balls that accounted for a majority speed and have all succumbed to very complex mood machinery that of the dish. the same insidious virus: Fast Life, resides within it.” On the ride home, out $15 and still which disrupts our habits, pervades Challem continues to describe hungry, I began ruminating about the the privacy of our homes and forces how the food we eat affects different deplorable fast food situation in our us to eat Fast Foods.” The manifesto mechanisms in the human body, “all country. I don’t think anyone expects encourages, “Let us rediscover the of which determine how well we a gourmet meal when they walk into flavors and savors of regional cook- respond to the stresses and demands a fast food restaurant, but it seems ing and banish the degrading effects of daily living,” something essential these fast food moguls have pushed of Fast Food.” to surviving in a stressful and fast- poor quality too far. Still, there is a In America, everything about our paced society. “A Contempora r y reason fast food restaurants feel they lives is rushed. Our schedules are It is important we make an American Steakhouse” can get away with selling overpriced stuffed full and we leave no time to effort now to reverse the rushed “food” of the lowest possible qual- actually enjoy the activities we par- and unhealthy habits of the current Purchase Any Entrée And Receive ity: the consumer. take in—especially meals. The fast generation by educating the public The fast food consumer settles for food phenomenon, which has taken about the benefits of a slower, more A Complimentary Second Entrée poor quality food and doesn’t bother hold in this country in preceding relaxed (and healthy) lifestyle, start- (Maximum Discount $18.00) to question the origin of its ingre- decades, strips many of the opportu- ing with something as simple (or Not valid on holidays. No more than 2 coupons per party or 1 per family. dients, buying and shoving more nity to enjoy quality food made from complex) as the food we eat. Events Purchased entrée must be of equal or greater value than the complimentary grease-saturated, chemically infused real, natural ingredients, and only like the Danville Farmers Market entrée. One time use only and not valid with any other promotions. Dine in product into his mouth. further encourages our out-of-con- are crucial in encouraging people only, not valid for takeout. Expires 9/15/07. DW Luckily, organizations like Slow trol lifestyles. Many families seldom to seek out nutritious, organic, local “I pledge to bring you quality food prepared ‘a la minute’ in generous Food International have come out of eat dinner together, kids cramming options for their food items in order portions at a fair price.” – Skip Hinsley the woodwork seeking to “help peo- unhealthy fast food or leftovers from to achieve this. ple rediscover the joys of eating and a Tupperware container down their For more information about Slow 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd. understand the importance of caring throats as they shuffle from piano Food and local events, you can visit (925) 838-5678 www.bighorngrill.com where their food comes from, who lessons to soccer practice. However, www.slowfoodusa.org. makes it and how it’s made.” The I think we’re missing something— The 411 offers information 80,000-member organization estab- something the Italians figured out and insight on the teen scene by lished by Carlo Petrini in Bra, Italy, a long time ago—that food is an Katharine O’Hara, a senior at San in 1989 holds events to encourage experience to savor and enjoy. Ramon Valley High School. families to grow their own foods, introduce local products and provide hands-on learning about food for multiple communities worldwide. “A nod to the contrast with fast food values, Slow Food is a refer- Presenting the Past ence to living an unhurried life, BY BEVERLY LANE beginning at the table,” the Slow Food Web site boasts. “Slow Food believes the enjoy- EARNING ment of excellent food and drink should be combined with efforts to save the countless traditional grains, vegetables, fruits, animal breeds and 10.70% APY* food products that are disappearing due to the prevalence of convenience food...We believe that everyone has Increase your monthly investment income! a fundamental right to pleasure and We’re accepting 401K, IRA, Pension, Savings & Investment consequently the responsibility to protect the heritage of food, tradition Monies into our mortgage secured income fund. and culture that make this pleasure ($20K min. investment) possible.” During my own trip to Italy at the start of summer, I was pleas- Contact David Belleville antly surprised by the relaxed, low- Please call for more information key, and cheery atmosphere of the towns I visited. Food is the core A restored Veterans Hall—1978 408-350-1713 of the Italian lifestyle, and meals This drawing of the Veterans Hall by Chris Arnott appeared in are generally healthy and provide a a local calendar produced by the Valley Pioneer for 1980. Notice time for family, togetherness, laugh- *Past return is not a guarantee of future performance (2006 compounded return) the new handicapped ramp, which was added when the Hall was Available to qualified California residents only ing and relaxation. The concept of “fast food” is virtually non-existent restored in 1978.

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Danville interested in making new a chapter of Business Network WEEKEND PREVIEW friends in the area. Their Prospective International, meets from 11:30 a.m.- Art Member Coffee is held the fourth 1 p.m., every Wednesday, at Crow Alamo Danville Artists’ Society Thursday of the month, and a monthly Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake This club will display their paintings at luncheon on the second Tuesday. Call Dr., Danville. Call Eric Samuels at 946- local businesses and 10% of all sales 775-3233 or visit www.alamodanvil- 1400. will be donated to the local schools. lenewcomers.com. Danville PM Toastmaster Club The Danville and Alamo businesses Chinese American Senior Center #1785 The club meets from 7:30-9 include: Danville Town Offices, 510 This is club for seniors and meets p.m., every Wednesday, at DVC, San La Gonda Way; Marcello’s, 515 San from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., every Monday Ramon Campus, Room 217, 3150

Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville; Bagel and Tuesday, at the Alamo Women’s Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. WWW.MICNJON.COM St. Cafe, 316 Sycamore Valley Rd. Clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd. Guests are welcome. For information W., Danville and in Alamo Plaza. Call Activities include cultural diversity call Debra Elmore at 934-3113 or visit 939-1278. classes and activities. Anyone who www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com. Carny Art: The Circus and Carnival would benefit from the classes and Danville Rotary The Danville Rotary Bedford Gallery will celebrate the mys- activities is invited. Call 831-9988. meets at noon every Monday at the tery of the circus and carnivals in an Danville AM Toastmasters Club The Brass Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley exhibit of artworks from contemporary club meets from 7-8:30 a.m., every Blvd., San Ramon. For information, artists. A sideshow-themed reception Tuesday, at Father Nature’s, 178 E. visit www.danvillerotary.org. Mic Gillette Jon Smith Project to rock with live music, performances and the Prospect Ave. Guests are welcome. Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Lil’ Ju Ju Pinball Museum from 3-5 For more information, contact Dave The Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary in Danville p.m., Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Bedford Miklasevich at 899-1543 or dmik210@ Club meets for breakfast at 7 a.m., Gallery, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. yahoo.com or www.danvilleamtoast- every Tuesday at Crow Canyon The Town of Danville will feature Mic Gillette Jon Smith Project Admission is $3. Call 295-1416. masters.org. Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, playing rhythm and blues from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at Oak Danville Job’s Daughters Job’s Danville. Join them for great fellowship Daughters is an international organiza- and make a difference in your com- Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Road, as part of its Music in the Park tion for girls between the ages of 10- munity and the world. Call Scott at Concert Series. Zydeco Flames will perform its Cajun sounds on Clubs 20 with Masonic heritage who like to 743-8449. Saturday, Aug. 18. These concerts are free. Call 314-3400. have fun and make friends. The group Alamo Cribbage Club The club Delta Nu Psi Delta Nu Psi provides meets at 7 p.m., the second and packages to troops in the War Zone. plays cribbage for fun. It meets at fourth Tuesday of every month, at the 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday at the The group collects donations before monthly on the second Wednesday, Community Room. For information, Danville Grange Hall, 743 Diablo Rd. the third Friday of every month in front Safeway conference room, 200 Alamo Call 829-8505. at Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., call 837-1111 or 829-5501. Plaza, Alamo. Call 284-7044 or e-mail of Longs Drug Store in Alamo and Danville. The program features guest Danville Lions Club The Danville before the third Saturday at Lunardi’s Pleasanton DeMolay This [email protected]. speakers and business networking. Pleasanton chapter of DeMolay is an Lions Club meet on the first and third in Danville. It puts together the pack- Guests are welcome with reservations. Alamo Rotary The Alamo Rotary Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., ages on the third Wednesday of every organization for young men between Call 275-2412 or visit www.srvexch- the ages of 12-21. They meet at 7:30 meets at noon every Wednesday at the Brass Door Restaurant, 2154 month. For information, e-mail Alicia at angeclub.org. at Roundhill Country Club, 3169 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. [email protected]. p.m., the first and third Tuesdays Roundhill Road. Call Mark Kahn at Join as their guest to learn the con- Friends of the Danville Library of every month at the Pleasanton 837-3262. Diablo Valley Fly Fisherman This Friends of the Danville Library are Masonic Center, 3370 Hopyard Road. tribution you can make as a Lion. For club meets at 7 p.m. on the second information, call 984-1541. renewing annual memberships and For information, contact Ken Varallo at Alamo-Danville Newcomers’ Club Tuesday of every month at Heather recruiting new members to help sup- 455-8586 or [email protected]. This club is open to new and long- Danville Mid-day Referral Group, Farm Lakeside Room, 301 N. San port, raise funds and sponsor pro- time women residents of Alamo and BNI Danville Mid-day Referral Group, Carlos, Walnut Creek. Guests are Porsche Club of America, Diablo grams for the Danville library. There Region This club is for owners and welcome. For information, visit www. are many benefits of being a Friend diablovalleyflyfish.org. enthusiasts of all Porsches. It meets including merchant discounts, volun- at 8 a.m., every Saturday for breakfast Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild The teer opportunities and preview of book at Marie Calendar’s, 1101 S. Calif. 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Cast Your Vote Next Week! Fundraisers Garage, Garden and Boutique Sale Helping sick or injured animals during the “Just Like New” garage, garden and boutique sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at 4510 Entrada Court, Pleasanton. Proceeds will benfit Valley Humane Society and the Just Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Like New Fund. Call 846-2512. Jumpstart Medicine offers a medically supervised weight loss program individually designed The Mother Bear Project Knit This, for men and women looking to lose weight safely and quickly. On average, our patients Purl That, seeks knitters and cro- lose 2 to 5 pounds per week over the course of 12 weeks. Most patients feel great, have no cheters who want to participate by purchasing an inexpensive pattern cravings, and stay highly motivated due to quick results which they can see and feel. from The Mother Bear Project to pro- How much do you want to lose? vide teddy bears to needy children. The first meeting is from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8. Call 249-9276 or visit www.yourknittingplace.com.

Health Walnut Creek • San Ramon • 925-277-1123 • www.jumpstartmedicine.com Danville Weekly’s Chi Kung Class The Wellness Community will host a Chi Kung class for cancer patients and their caregivers BEST OF 2007 from 9:30-10:45 a.m., Tuesdays, until PROTECT Aug. 8, at The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. Here’s your chance to vote for your favorite places Comfortable clothing and socks are a YOURSELF must. Call 933-0107. to eat, drink, shop and do business. Free Summer Immunization Clinics Axis Community Health will offer free PROTECT YOUR Vote online at immunization clinics for children from 9-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, Aug. 4 and www.DanvilleWeekly.com Sept. 8, at Axis Pleasanton Clinic, LOVED ONES 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Local business owners—it’s not too late to promote yourself for Best Of, call 837-8300. Clinics open to Tri-Valley families who are low income, uninsured or on Medi- Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care. GAIN PEACE 22nd Annual Music in the Park Farmers Market The Danville Farmers Parents should bring child’s immuniza- Town of Danville will host the 22nd Market is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., tion records, and income and insur- OF MIND annual Music in the Park Concert every Saturday and from 4-8 p.m., ance information. Call 462-1755. Series from 6-8 p.m., Saturdays, at Thursdays, until mid August, at the Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Rd., Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Open Gym Town of Danville is offer- Danville. Mic Gillette/Jon Smith Project Lot, at the corner of Railroad and ing Adult Open Gym from 7:30-9:15 (Blues/R&B) Aug. 4 and Zydeco Prospect avenues. Call 825-9090 or a.m., Saturdays, and High School Flames (Cajun) Aug. 18. These con- visit www.pcfma.com. Open Gym, 6-8 p.m., Sundays, Robert J. Silverman certs are free. Call 314-3400. both at Los Cerros Middle School Five Poets Laureate to Read Community Gym, 968 Blemer Road, Wills, Trusts, Alamo Parks and Recreation Pleasanton’s new Poet Laureate, Danville. Discounted pass cards are Attorney At Law Summer Concert Series Alamo Martha Meltzer, will host a reading with $4 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Probate Parks and Recreation will host its guest poets from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Call 314-3386. Summer Concert Series featuring Aug. 5, at the Century House, 2401 Pan Extasy (Reggae and Caribbean Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Cost is $5 Sounds) from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, or free for students. Call 931-5350. Emphasis in Estate Planning August 10, at Livorna Park, 801 Guided Walking Tour of Walnut Kids and Livorna Rd., Alamo. Creek Art The Bedford Gallery will Concert in the Hills Series Come host 45-minute walking tours of Alamo and enjoy a free concert during Walnut Creek’s prime public art works Teens Real Estate & the Concert in the Hills Series with on the second Saturday from June- Business Transactions the opening act at 7 p.m. and the October, meeting at the Lesher Center Construction: Tractors and (925) 838-2090 main act at 8 p.m. Saturdays, until for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Trailers Blackhawk Museum hosts September, at CSUEB, Concord Creek. Cost is $5, including a free “Construction: Tractors and Trailers” Campus. Joni Morris on Aug. 11 and pass to the Bedford Gallery. Call 295- from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Call now for a free Native Elements on Sept. 8. Bring a 1417. Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk consultation [email protected] picnic and short lawnchairs or blan- Plaza Circle, Danville. This funshop is Hot Summer Nights Danville for children ages three and 10 years kets. No dogs or glass. Call 602-8654 Merchants’ Association will host the or visit www.concertinthehills.com. old. This event is free with museum Hot Summer Nights car show from 4- admission. Call 736-2277. 9 p.m., Thursdays, Aug. 9 and 23, on Hartz Ave., Danville. Staging is at San Free Online Tutoring Available Ramon Valley High School, 140 Love Contra Costa County Library is offer- Events Lane, Danville. There is a $10 entry ing free homework help from expert fee. Call Tony at 820-5750 or David at online tutors to students grade 4-12 24th Annual National Night Out 437-3649. and beginning college from 1-10 p.m., National Association of the Town Monday-Friday, at http://ccclib.org Monte Vista Cross Country Alumni Watch will host the 24th National Third Annual Family Night Discover Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 7, at different Run The second annual Monte Vista Cross Country Alumni run against the Danville Association will host the neighborhoods throughout the area. third annual Family Night “A Night Officers will visit registered block par- current Cross Country team is from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 11, at Oak for Wizards” from 5:30-8:30 p.m., ties to answer questions and hand out Thursday, Aug. 16, in historic down- goodies to kids. Call 314-3355. Hill Park, on Stone Valley Rd., Danville. Prizes and refreshments will be pro- town Danville. The night will include Alamo Block Party Alamo Rotary vided. Call 831-9551 or visit www. games, music, crafts, entertainment Club will host the 25th annual eteamz.com/mvxc. and a scavenger hunt. Visit www.dis- Alamo Block Party and Alamo Music coverdanvilleca.com. Second Annual Summer Benefit and Wine Festival from 2-11 p.m., YMCA Activities The San Ramon Saturday, Sept. 8, at Alamo Plaza in Pyrenees Pets will host their second annual Summer Benefit from 11 a.m.- Valley YMCA hosts a number of Alamo. Activities will include fun for activities including Adventure Guides/ the kids in the afternoon, youth bands 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at Pyrenees Pets, 3440 Camino Tassajara, Danville. Princesses, Adventure Trailblazers, all day and fun for all in the evening. Youth Basketball, Youth Lacrosse and Proceeds will benefit Alamo schools Help raise money for abandoned and homeless animals and enjoy lots of Youth Soccer for children of all ages. music programs. Visit www.alamore. For information, call 831-1100 or visit org. food, music and activities. Proceeds benefit ARF. Call 648-7387. www.mdrymca.org. Create New Works at Danville Estate of Playwright O’Neill Bay Area artists are invited to create new works 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 3- Lectures/ 6, at the Tao House. Cost is $5 per Exhibits day. Reservations are required, call Americaís Love of the Automobile Workshops Bill Carmel at 820-1818 or visit www. Worthington Gallery West will host eugeneoneill.org. “Pin-ups and Pinstripes” exhibit with Nutrition and Cancer Treatment Danville Livery’s Summer Nights the 25th anniversary of the Goodguys Learn to maximize your nutrition dur- Danville Livery will host Summer Rod and Custom Association’s hot ing and after cancer treatment like Nights from 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, Aug. rod and custom car event from 6-8 learning what to eat, ways to hydrate 9 and 16, at the Livery and Mercantile, p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, at the Alameda and get your specific nutritional issues Danville. Enjoy reptile shows, line- County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Call addressed on Saturday, Aug. 3, at The dancing, hula hooping, music enter- 485-1183 or visit www.worthington- Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt tainment and more. Visit www.danvil- gallerywest.com. Ave., Walnut Creek. This event is free lelivery.com. for cancer patients and their friends and family. Call 933-0107. Danville Weekly • August 3, 2007 • Page 21 CALENDAR

Patient and Healthcare Advocacy or $12 for seniors. Call 798-1300. 314-3400. Danville Tennis Club The Danville Fibromyalgia, CFS, CFIDS and chronic Learn how to get the most from your A Night at the Improv! San Ramon Laugh Club Research has shown Tennis Club meets 6:30-9 p.m., pain are inviting others to share in the healthcare team, including coaching Improv U will host “A Night at the increased levels of endorphins, neu- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and lastest research, medicines, doctors for office visits, helping your care pro- Improv!” from 8-10 p.m., Saturday, rotransmitters, immune system cells, Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m., Saturdays and many other ways to cope. The viders to work together, and resources Aug. 11, at Front Row Theater, 17011 and decreased levels of stress hor- for drop-in tennis at San Ramon Valley group meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m., for dealing with billing and inusrance Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. mones. This club meets at 10:30 a.m., High School. This free co-ed club every other Tuesday. For information, issues from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, The show is unrehearsed, unscripted, every Tuesday, at San Ramon Senior provides play for 4.0 to 5.0 and very email [email protected]. Aug. 11, at The Wellness Community, and created on the spot with the Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. Cost is $1 strong 3.5 level players. See infor- Overeaters Anonymous The group 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This help of audience participation and facility use fee and is open to the pub- mation at http://groups.yahoo.com/ offers a 12-step approach to issues event is free to cancer patients and suggestions. Cost is $8. Visit www. lic. Call Fred Turner at 216-4590. group/danvilletennisclub. around food, overeating, anorexia their friends and family. Call 933-0107. SanRamonImprovU.com. Prime Time This club will be on a Learn Tennis, Get Free Racquet and bulimia. There are many different Freedom Point Join us and discover The Golden Follies A sparkling high summer break until Sept. 11. This club Learn to play tennis in six hours and groups that meet at different times how to reach your Freedom Point energy song and dance revue featur- meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, receive a free Dunlop Tennis Racquet. and places, visit www.dvig.org. which will teach you how you can pay ing senior performers ages 57-83 at the Community Presbyterian Sponsored by the United States PFLAG The Danville/San Ramon off your home in ten years or less from will strut their stuff at 1 and 3 p.m., Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville. Tennis Association, new classes start Valley Chapter of Parents Families 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Sunday, Aug. 19, at Victoria’s Hair on A home-cooked lunch is served at the first Monday of each month, from and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Lafayette Veterans Building, 3780 Mt. Stage, 520 San Ramon Valley Blvd., noon for $3. Activities include classes, 6:30-8 p.m., at San Ramon Valley (PFLAG) is a support group that meets Diablo Blvd. This event is free. Call Danville. Tickets are $25. Call 829- speakers and day trips. Call Ruth Ann High School. The cost of six hours at 7:30 p.m., every third Monday at 208-8235. 1666 or 803-9020. at 820-6387. of group lessons is $100 per player. the Danville Congregational Church, What’s New in Breast Cancer Lessons taught by former world 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Call 838- Treatment The Wellness Community ranked tennis professional/30-year 8632. Senior Sneaker Trips Town of coach. To register, call Brett, USPTA will host a seminar on the latest breast SRV Food Addicts in Recovery cancer research including advances Danville will host Senior Sneaker Trips P-1 at 683-2460. Seniors to different attractions throughout the Anonymous Food Addicts in in treatment from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free 12- Aug. 30, at Valley Care Health Library, Bridge Seniors meet to play bridge area. For a list of dates, go to the Danville Community Center at 420 step recovery program for anyone suf- 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite A from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday at fering from food obsession, overeating, and B, Pleasanton. This event is free. the Danville Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Front St., call 314-3400 or visit www. Support ci.danville.ca.us. undereating and bulimia. This group Call 933-0107. 400 Hartz Ave. Experienced players meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday only. Cost is $1. Reservations are St. Isidore’s ‘Young at Heart’ Join Groups at the San Ramon Library, 100 required. Call Jerri Kaldem at 837- this group for a meeting from 11:15 Montgomery St. Call Gordon at 899- 6283. a.m.-2 p.m., the third Tuesday of Danville TOPS The Danville chapter 3117 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. Miscellaneous Buzz Sessions Town of Danville every month at St. Isidore’s Ministries of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Center, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. meets at 9 a.m., every Tuesday at St. Tri-Valley Parkinson’s Support presents Buzz Sessions for seniors Group This group provides peer sup- The Energy Primer for Kids The from 1-2:30 p.m., each fourth Tuesday Optional Mass starts at 11:15 a.m.; Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 1550 Energy Primer for Kids is a 25-page lunch starts at 11:45 a.m.; bring Diablo Road. Call Bob Blendow at port for those affected by Parkinson’s of the month, at Danville Library, Mt. Disease and for their caregivers, fami- booklet of simple facts pertaining to Diablo Room, 400 Front St. These brown bag lunch from until August, 935-9344 or Rosemarie at 838-7870. current energy issues and is useful lies and friends. The group meets from events are free, but register to reserve beverage, fruit and dessert are provid- Find Help For Addiction! Problems for adults that are evaluating energy ed. Nonprofit bingo follows. This event 10 a.m.-noon, the second Saturday of your place by calling 314-3400. with drug or alcohol addiction in a each month, at the Pleasanton Senior related claims of politicians. For a free is free, but reservations are appreci- loved one? Don¥t know whom to copy, write to Synergy Institute, P.O. Danville Senior Citizens Club The ated by calling 820-4447. Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call Norman club meets from 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m., turn to for help? Contact Drug Rehab at 831-9940 or Jackie at 244-1231. Box 561, San Ramon, CA 94583. A Valley Oak Respite Center Activities speaker is available for groups wishing every Monday at the Danville Veterans’ Resource for a free confidential con- Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., for line for Seniors Valley Oak Respite pro- sultation to find the help you need. to hear about the global warming pro- vides an interactive program for frail paganda. Call 837-7612. dancing exercise, bingo, mah jong and Call (866) 649-1594 or visit www.dru- more. Membership is just $12 a year. seniors and those afflicted with grehabresource.net. Volunteering Call Fran Britt at 743-4026. Alzheimer’s or related dementias and Food Addicts in Recovery physical disabilities, from 10:30 a.m.- Anonymous Are you having trouble Animal Fosters Urgently Needed HICAP Appointments The Health 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and On Stage Insurance Counseling Advocacy controlling the way you eat? There is a Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is Fridays, at Danville Congregational solution to weight and diet obsession. looking for short-term fosters for dogs, Program (HICAP) offers its services Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., ‘Grease’ Diablo Light Opera Company free to anyone on Medicare or at This effective 12-step program has puppies, cats and kittens. ARF will pro- Danville. The cost is $30 per session, proven results. There are no dues, fees vide the food, supplies and vet care; all presents “Grease” with eight different least 60 years old with questions which includes a morning snack and performances until Aug. 5, at Diablo about health insurance coverage. or weigh-ins. This group meets from 7- you need to do is provide the love. Call beverage; participants should bring a 8:30 p.m., every Wednesday, at Grace 296-3173 or visit www.arf.net. Valley College Performing Arts Center, Appointments are available the second bag lunch. For information or an appli- 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill. Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Assistance League of Diablo cation, call Carmen McCarthy at 945- Blvd., Walnut Creek. For a complete Tickets are $15 for general admission of every month by appointment; call 8040, ext. 53. Valley This chapter of the National listing of East Bay meetings, call 838- Assistance League seeks new vol- 1837 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. unteer members to help with a wide Hospice Offers Support Hospice and range of philanthropic service projects Sports Palliative Care of Contra Costa offers in many Contra Costa communities. Does Your Kitchen a variety of support groups and work- These include vision screening in ele- 14U Sun Devil Baseball Club Try- shops for people experiencing grief mentary schools, distributing clothing Outs Sun Devil 14U Baseball Club and loss after the death of a loved one. to school children in need, daily reas- will host July and August try-outs for Individual grief counseling for Hospice surance phone calls to homebound Work For You? elderly and handicapped clients, and the Fall 2007 Season from 9 a.m.- families is also available. Groups are noon, every Sunday, Wednesday and offered from 7-9 p.m., Friday eve- staffing the chapter’s Lafayette thrift Dean & Sarah offer personalized service & creative solutions. Saturday, July-August. Roster spots nings at the San Ramon Valley United shop. Call 934-0901 or visit http://dia- will fill up quickly. Call (831) 710-0507 Methodist Church in Alamo. All groups blovalley.assistanceleague.org. 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(Cal-SCAN) tions- Call for help today 925-600-8076 more information about Big Dog (pet #71508), visit Land For Sale: him at the East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Affordable Tennessee Mountain Property. 5 Acres and Up from $29,900. Borders Drive, Dublin, open daily 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call a 12,000 acre equestrian center. Call 1- 803-7040. 800-708-8157. www.RockCastleFarms. com (Cal-SCAN) Page 26 • August 3, 2007 • Danville Weekly 147 Sunhaven Road 191 Glen Court Cox Trust 2576 Oak Road #207 S. Prudential Relocation to M. to G. & J. Bustamante for Dietschy to D. Paul for Lax for $1,617,000 $1,270,000 $473,000 315 Tuscany Court Roen 2900 Hurlstone Court F. 829 Rosewood Court C Trust to R. & V. Dutto for Toledo to B. & M. Dejager for Cubed Construction to T. & M. Real Estate $1,649,000 $1,002,000 Bronstone for $1,350,000 OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Walnut Creek 740 Laurel Drive O. Nebres 649 Terra California Drive to M. Padilla for $1,185,000 #4 L. Hunt to Lien Trust for 2115 Cactus Court #7 1427 Los Vecinos Saucy $460,000 Dyniewicz Trust to Siebert Trust to D. Puts for $585,000 4033 Terra Granada Drive Trust for $380,000 205 Masters Court #3 #6B Rubright Trust to Ehrman HOME SALES 267 Castle Hill Ranch Road Source: California REsource Fairways 340 Limited to V. Trust for $225,000 Lunsford Trust to D. Bell for Stoneridge for $320,000 1840 Tice Creek Drive #2302 $1,215,000 This week’s data represents 3464 Cashmere Street 25 Estrella Place R. & V. 416 Nob Hill Drive Oconnell Link Trust to Curry Trust for homes sold during June 2007 Shapell Industries to D. & M. Whitfield to J. Stemke for 1796 Castle Hill Road Trust to Graham Trust for $650,000 Coon Trust to D. Lowell for Akaba for $811,500 $1,140,000 $825,000 3193 Wayside Plaza #23 E. Alamo $1,380,000 3468 Cashmere Street 215 Gamay Court KB Homes 340 North Civic Drive #307 Mohn to L. Lewis for $319,000 21 Bolla Avenue J. & J. Zimmerma Trust to S. Sayeed Lessman to C. Coronado for Shapell Industries to M. Lim to S. Lindblom for $949,500 $1,275,000 for $999,500 224 Gamay Court KB Homes for $315,000 10 Golden Ridge Lane 3472 Cashmere Street to Chahal Trust for $893,000 P. Smith to C. Edwards for Shapell Industries to Y. Hu for 229 Pembrook Street Shapell $1,275,000 $1,050,000 Industries to M. Park for 150 La Serena Avenue 1735 Cottswald Street KB $502,000 SALES AT A GLANCE Garibaldi Trust to S. & T. Homes to D. & H. Sheppard This week’s data represents homes sold during June 2007 Singer for $1,525,000 41 Rainbow Circle R. Fuller for $893,500 to Crowder-Stelly Trust for 1521 Ramona Way T. Alamo Danville Walnut Creek 2229 Deer Oak Way C. & T. $600,000 Ferreira to M. & B. Allen for Total sales reported: 5 Total sales reported: 18 Total sales reported: 16 $1,110,000 Olsen to E. & M. Bauer for 1837 Rioja Street KB Homes $1,600,000 to J. Hammond for $978,500 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: 105 South Jackson Way C. & $1,110,000 $502,000 $225,000 P. Houston to P. & C. Seagrave 782 Diablo Road Harrison 1110 Shady Creek Place A. for $1,250,000 Trust to E. & A. Stein for Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Kimball to R. & K. Hunt for $1,525,000 $1,649,000 $1,380,000 $870,000 $664,500 Danville Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: 4065 Eagle Nest Lane Bell 662 Sun Tree Court $1,287,000 $1,034,139 $747,125 3444 Cashmere Street Trust to R. & C. Mannebach Shapell Industries to B. & L. Walinski Trust to Lee Trust for Matejka for $1,050,000.00 for $1,236,500 $1,110,000

DANVILLE WEEKLY OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND For an online version with mapping or to list your open home go to: www.DanvilleWeekly.com/real_estate

ALAMO 407 Triomphe Ct. $998,950 3 Bedrooms 1621 Hopyard Rd. $879,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 736-0717 7754 Millbrook Ave. $560,000 Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 Cashin Company Realtors 650-948-8050 3 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms Sat 1-4 Erickson Financial Services / Bret Erickson408-221-0375 1374 Danville Blvd. $699,900 24 Campbell Pl. $1,499,000 5 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 989-8920 Sun 1:30-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 672-2499 7781 Firebrand Dr. $578,000 668 Abbie St. $1,649,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Assist 2 Sell 200-2602 4 Bedrooms 29 Meadow Lake Dr. $2,998,000 Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 413-1912 46 Vista Ln. $1,445,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 4 Bedrooms 7138 West Woodbury Ct. $1,670,000 Sun 1-4 Re/Max 730-4006 Sun 1:30-4:30 J. Rockcliff Realtors 672-2499 6 Bedrooms 2977 Glen Abbey Pl. $1,250,000 3079 Stonegate Dr. $2,080,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 858-4198 8335 Regency Dr. $1,885,000 102 Sonora Ave. $1,698,000 Sun 1-4 Sun 1:30-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 510-612-8008 Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 397-4390 8333 Creekside Dr. $Call for price Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-0436 Hometown GMAC - Louise Davis 426-3834 BLACKHAWK 5725 Ohana Pl. $2,195,000 DIABLO 5 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 846-6500 3 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5402 Blackstone Rd. $1,030,000 1290 Via Di Salerno $2,599,000 35 Sugar Pine Ln. $1,170,000 Sun 1-4 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 202-6298 2540 Caballo Ranchero $3,998,000 Prudential CA-Michele Castillo 998-0382 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 736-8411 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 4141 West Ruby Hill Dr. $3,049,000 3120 Colebrook Ln. $1,275,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 202-6298 6 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 209-8099 1774 Paseo Del Cajon $950,000 5077 Blackhawk Dr. $2,650,000 SAN RAMON 5627 Applegate Wy. $914,900 Sun 1-4 Century 21 784-9463 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 736-8411 2 Bedrooms Sun 1-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 735-7653 9024 Craydon Cir. $289,950 LIVERMORE DANVILLE Sat 12:30-4:30 UCB 580-4524 PLEASANTON 3 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 108A Norris Canyon Pl. $385,000 2 Bedrooms 1378 Peachetree Cmn. $484,500 109 Westfield Cir. $589,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-2508 225 Rachael Pl. $448,000 Sun 1-4 Better Homes 963-1565 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 648-5353 610 Joree Ln. $567,900 Sun 1-4 Re/Max 699-2133 1103 Hollyhock St. $549,950 152 Westfield Cir. $619,900 Sat/Sun 1-4 Pacific Union 314-4803 3 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 Assist 2 Sell 200-2602 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 791-2600 3 Bedrooms 5308 Brookside Ct. $575,000 4740 Kimberley Cmn. $559,000 3 Bedrooms 2428 Millstream Ln. $649,950 Sat/Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-3850 Sun 1-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 735-7653 Sun 1-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 735-7653 6024 Condor St. $599,500 474 Vineyard Pl. $639,000 367 Lee Ave. $569,950 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 968-1452 4549 Sweetgale Dr. $874,500 Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 413-1912 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 339-3077 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 968-1452 306 Camino Arroyo E. $639,500 4641 Jefferson $749,950 1548 Calle Del Rey $629,950 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 968-1452 1465 Allanmere Dr. $949,950 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-0436 Sat/Sun 1-4 Assist 2 Sell 200-2602 Sun 1-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 735-7653 4 Bedrooms 503 Saint John St. $789,950 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-0436 20 Cannes Ct. $1,049,900 2176 Crossroads Pl. $1,195,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 791-2600 116 Amaryllis Cir. $654,950 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Sat/Sun 1-4 Assist 2 Sell 200-2602 Hometown GMAC - Louise Davis 426-3834 441 Scout Pl. $1,199,000 307 Brianne Ct. $1,289,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 457-4551 3407 Lanai Dr. $879,000 Sun 1-4 Century 21-Diane Sass 699-9508 6608 Tiffany Cmn. $589,000 Sun 1-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 855-4108 Sat/Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 963-8322 663 Bourne Ct. $1,299,000 2421 Romano Cir. $1,649,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 855-4035 27 Rainbow Bridge Ct. $899,900 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 202-6298 5348 Hillflower Dr. $620,000 Sun 2-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 735-7653 Sat 1-4 Re/Max 828-7799 668 Park Hill Rd. $1,397,000 6869 Inglewood Ct. $729,950 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 699-7004 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-0436 420 Jackson Ave. $743,000 DUBLIN Sun 1-4 Century 21-Diane Sass 699-9508 5950 Bruce Dr. $3,998,000 5520 San Jose Dr. $789,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 2 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 398-0234 5 Bedrooms 317 Ranger Pl. $869,950 4934 Hibernia Dr. $499,000 3730 Crofters Ct. $864,000 2903 Cabrillo Ave. $599,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 980-5453 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 855-4125 Sun 1-4 Re/Max 200-7210 Sat 1-4 Ed, Hometown GMAC 455-7045 Danville Weekly • August 3, 2007 • Page 27          

ALAMO BLACKHAWK DANVILLE Stunning New Estate $6,500,000 Huge Price Reduction!! $3,495,000 Gorgeous New Construction $3,150,000 Incredible 9500+/-sf residence w/extensive molding Extensive limestone detail. Master suite down plus 5bds Mediterranean custom on nearly one acre, 4bd, & trim, custom stone work & detail. 5bd, 5-full/3- upstairs. Volume ceilings, game room, library, dramatic 5-full/2-half baths, 5-car garage, library, wine half baths, 2 bonus/game rooms, wine room, more. kitchen, wine cellar. Circular driveway, 4-car, pool, spa room, mud room, huge great room & kitchen. Pamela Schmidt & Sharon Dare 925.855.4018 Mike Fay 925.838.2239 Julie Whitmer 925.997.5120

DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Fantastic Value in Magee Ranch $1,515,000 Absolutely Stunning $1,499,000 Huge Price Reduction $1,495,000 Great floor plan with guest suite on separate 5bd, 5ba, loft, bonus/retreat off master. Over Autumn Creek’s finest. 5bd, 4.5ba shows like level, master suite w/attached office/sitting area. $400K in upgrades. Gourmet kitchen w/hand- a model. 3-car garage, full au pair quarters w/ 4bd, 3.5ba, 3-car garage. A real gem! painted mural, butler’s pantry and so much more. kitchenette, 3929+/-sf on one-quarter acre. Carol Erbert 925.736.1666 The Khrista Jarvis Team 925.855.4065 Mike Townsend 925.788.6155

DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Beautifully Remodeled and Expanded $1,399,000 Gorgeous 2001 Construction! $1,046,850 Belleterre Beauty $998,950 And reduced! 4bd, 3ba with loft. Open floor plan, Excellent location with no rear neighbor! Spacious 4bd, 3ba home on quiet court. Open master on first floor. Spacious landscaped yard Beautifully upgraded home w/separate formal LR, floor plan, new granite slab kitchen, remodeled backing to open space. Situated on .35+/-acre lot. DR, FR plus upstairs bonus room. Hill views! master bath. 1bd/1ba down. 3-car garage. Catherine Kaufer 925.586.5456 Chris & Lisa Hopkins 925.855.4014 Steve & Lisa apHugh 925.736.0717

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