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Tour historic old town for only $3 Voted Best Salon by NEWS DIGEST The Pacifi c Sun 2009 A walking tour of historic downtown Danville will begin at 10 a.m., tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. Meet in (sister paper to Danville Weekly) Tony La Russa sues Twitter front of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Rail- road Ave. An experienced docent will lead an interesting A fake Twitter page purporting to be that of St. Louis and informative stroll through the downtown to numer- Now open in Walnut Creek + 1919 Mt Diablo Boulevard Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has raised the ire of ous sites that played important roles in Danville’s history. the Alamo resident and prompted a lawsuit against the Saturday morning tours take place on the second 925.938.1919 social networking application. Saturday of each month through October. A Friday The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that a law- evening walking tour will take place on Friday, June pleasanton dowtown association presents suit was filed in late May in Superior Court of Cali- 19, led by Museum docent and Danville Council- fornia seeking unspecified damages. The suit claimed woman Karen Stepper. Friday evening tours, held on that someone created a false account under La Russa’s the third Friday of each month, begin at 6:15 p.m. in concerts name and posted tweets. Some of the tweets contained front of the Village Theatre, 233 Front St. disparaging remarks regarding Cardinals pitchers who The cost of the walking tours is $3 per person. Call Fridays 7 PM had passed away and La Russa’s own drunk driving ar- 837-3750 or go to www.museumsrv.org for additional in the PARK rest. The venerable coach said his concern wasn’t with information. to 8:30 PM lions wayside park at first & neal streets the content, but with someone using his name. “There is a law against improperly using a person’s Hospital board names new members name without authorization and it wasn’t authorized,” La Russa said. “You can’t sue everybody for criticizing The San Ramon Regional Hospital Foundation an- www.pleasantondowntown.net Tonight- June 12 you, but it seemed like that was the perception. It was nounced the appointment of Mark Curtis, Steven improper use of the name, but it’s been settled.” Enoch, and Hermann Welm as new members of its The Corvairs No word was given as to damages, but speculation Board of Directors (50’s/60’s Rock & Roll) is that it will be in the form of La Russa’s legal fees and Mark Curtis is well known in the San Ramon Valley Sponsored by Big O Tires possibly a donation to the Animal Rescue Foundation, as a long time journalist with KTVU in Oakland. He Next Friday - June 19 a charity created by La Russa. now runs Mark Curtis Media, a full service multi-me- Hurricane dia company specializing in freelance news reporting, 3.5 earthquake jolts Danville public relations and political analysis. Curtis earned a (Blues, Classic Rock, master’s degree in journalism from the University of Contemporary Rock) Danville residents felt a sharp jerk Monday after- Florida. Sponsored by La Lu European noon as an earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter Steven Enoch has served as the Superintendent Mobile Spa & Jeweler’s Gallery scale struck the northern portion of town. The U.S. of Schools for the San Ramon Valley Unified School Pleasanton Geological Survey reports the quake occurred at 3:15 District since July 2008 and has more than 30 years y p.m., with the epicenter located just northeast of the of experience in public education. Enoch earned his PRINT & ONLINE intersection of Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Tas- master’s degree in school administration from Califor- Weekly Concerts in the Park Drawing sajara. The depth was reported to be 5 miles. nia State University, Fullerton. Danville police said no damage was reported due Hermann Welm recently retired from his company NAME: ______Bring this entry form to the quake. One resident did call in, they said, to Industrial/Commercial Land Consulting. His background to this week’s concert request an officer investigate strange shaking. Officers includes many years deciding land use issues in San E-MAIL: ______for a chance to win explained to the new California resident that the town Ramon as a planning commissioner, City Council mem- great prizes had just experienced an earthquake. ber and mayor. Welm earned his master’s degree in Eco- Donated by members of the Pleasanton Downtown Association. At 3:30 p.m. there was a 1.9 aftershock, according nomics from the University of Notre Dame. Must be present to win. Must be 21 years of age to enter. to U.S.G.S. Then at 4:52 p.m. there was another quake For more information contact Gregg Schnepple at of 2.7 magnitude. 275-6038.

Head of Athenian School retiring Eleanor Dase, who is re- the challenges of a global tiring as the head of Athe- society,” said Ted Urban, nian School after 35 years, chairman of the Board of has steered the school Trustees. “Because of Elea- away from financial crisis, nor, Athenian has the finan- fended off feral pig inva- cial and physical resources sions, hosted the Prince of necessary to provide excep- Wales, and overseen two tional learning and growing capital campaigns. experience for today’s and More than 650 people Eleanor Dase tomorrow’s students.” will gather tomorrow on the Dase first taught as a East Lawn of the Athenian School math teacher at the Athenian, and to pay tribute to Dase. Unassuming, in the ensuing years, served as direc- Serving the 580 and 680 Compassionate Care Since 1954 compassionate and caring, Dase em- tor of College Counseling, Academic corridor communities bodies the ideals of the school, said Dean, Assistant Head, and in 1992 with offices in Danville ■ Services include internal medicine, family medicine, officials, which was founded in 1965 became Head of School. The current on the six pillars of Round Square and Pleasanton pediatrics, urology, radiology and laboratory; minor Pillar Campaign, which ends June schools. 30 along with Dase’s role as head, office-based procedures performed “Eleanor’s capable guidance over is funding the new music/multipur- Danville ■ Extended weekday hours and Saturday appointments the past several years has equipped pose building, named the Eleanor 925-314-0260 are available the school to prepare its students for Dase Center in her honor. N Pleasanton ■ Languages spoken include Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu 925-462-7060 and Russian Correction Castro Valley ■ All major health insurance plans accepted as well as The story in the May 29 issue on the school district budget should have quot- 510-581-2559 traveler’s insurance and cash pay ed Trustee Paul Gardner as saying that the cost to employees of two furlough days would be less than 1 percent of an average employee’s compensation, as Hayward he compared that to companies across America where employees are being 510-785-5000 bayvalleymedicalgroup.com 510-785-5000 asked to take permanent pay cuts of 10-20 percent. The total cost for com- pensation in the district is approximately 88 percent of its budget. Page 4ÊUÊJune 12, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ALAMO ● BLACKHAWK ● DANVILLE ● DIABLO Vets building Road work plan nears to resurface completion soon Senior advocate blasts Federal funds benefiting proposal as not doing enough Danville projects

BY GEOFF GILLETTE BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI After 10 meetings and countless Danville will be a smoother hours of discussion, members of the ride after two major road resur- Veterans Building Steering Commit- facing jobs, which are to begin tee have agreed on a basic plan and this summer. are now beginning the process of One project will repave parts determining cost estimates. of Green Valley and Diablo At their June 8 meeting, members roads, paid for by the federal of the committee examined the lat- stimulus package passed earlier est plans drawn up by consultants this year. ARG. The group had been scram- Danville will receive $823,000 bling to incorporate thoughts and for the project from the Ameri- concerns raised by the committee can Recovery and Reinvestment members at their last meeting and Act of 2009 signed into law by work them into the design. President Obama on Feb. 17 to One of the areas of greatest con- create jobs and help stimulate cern was the main hall area, which the economy. The bill is pro- is expected to host crab feeds and viding $27.5 billion in federal other events. ARG Principal Naomi funding for roadway projects Miroglio said they shaved space out that are ready to begin. of the Prospect Avenue promenade “We hope to start in early entrance in order to gain more summer,” Town Manager Joe square footage in the hall. Calabrigo told those in atten- The senior space, located toward dance at last week’s Mayor’s the rear of the structure, was also ex- Morning. “We put this together panded to allow a second bathroom. quickly.” Veterans asked whether there Danville will use the funds to would be a way for them to have a repair and resurface a 0.7-mile private office in the second floor of section of Green Valley Road the building. The area, designated from Stone Valley Road to Dia- for veterans’ use, has desks for the blo Road. This section of Green various organizations but no room Valley is heavily traveled during for private discourse. the school year due to the four Committee member Scott Perkins schools in the area, noted Ca- said the veterans will need to have labrigo. an office up there where they can Approximately 13,000 ve- have frank discussions about veter- hicles travel on these streets ans’ benefits and other issues in pri- each day. The project also will vate. He suggested several possible upgrade sidewalks, curb ramps changes to the plan that would allow GEOFF GILLETTE and traffic signals on Green Val- them to include the office. ley Road used by school chil- “I’ve driven architects crazy,” he Danville men join bristly brotherhood dren. joked. “There’s been a whole room- Devon Gooch Blunden (left) and Max Zimmerman, both 22, show off their flowing facial locks as they head off to The project includes a 1.4- ful of them in a state hospital.” join their equally hirsute comrades on Beard Team USA, whose motto is “Growing Beards for America.” The pair took mile segment of Diablo Road While the veterans were large- a cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage, Alaska, to join the team in the World Beard and Mustache Championships. from Green Valley Road to ly satisfied with the layout, some Contestants were feted in Anchorage with parades and parties before the May 23 championship. Blunden’s Mutton Avenida Nueva with repairs to members of the senior community Chops and Zimmerman’s Alaska Whaler both placed fourth in the competition. Blunden and Zimmerman said going the multi-use trail along the were less enthused. to Alaska for the championship was a great way to start off their summer vacation from UC Berkeley, where Zimmer- north side of Diablo Road that “I don’t feel the seniors have man just graduated, and UC Santa Barbara. The pair has committed to joining Beard Team USA in representing their is frequently used by bicyclists been very well represented. I think country in the next championship, set for 2011 in Trondheim, Norway. en route to Mount Diablo. the veterans’ needs have been well The second project will re- met but not the seniors’,” said surface Camino Tassajara from Linda Stolow. Sycamore Valley Road to the Stolow pointed to the contem- eastern town limit and resur- porary look of the Prospect Avenue face Crow Canyon Road from side and reminded the committee Turnover at the Rose Garden Camino Tassajara to the south- that the Veterans Hall is a historic ern town limit of Danville. structure. She also stated that the Shopping center loses spa, restaurant “We can’t do them simultane- look of the building does not match ously,” said Calabrigo, noting the overall look of the downtown. BY GEOFF GILLETTE On Sunday, some clients grum- the only blow to the relatively that the construction will be “I don’t think we’re preserving Residents arriving at the Burke bled over not having been in- young shopping center. Last week done in phases to lessen its downtown,” she said, “too much Williams Day Spa in the Rose Gar- formed of the closing. also saw the closing of Amaranta, impact on residents and busi- glass. Our downtown is quaint. I den Shopping Center last week “You’d think they could have an upscale Mexican restaurant lo- nesses. don’t get ‘quaint’ out of this.” were surprised to find locked called the people with reserva- cated prominently on the Rose The $6 million project is re- Stolow questioned the legality of doors, as the health care establish- tions for treatments, rather than Garden site. ceiving federal transportation the narrow setbacks for the project, ment shut down after less than a have us come down here and see Blake Hunt Ventures is the funds made available under the as the municipal code stipulates year in operation. that sign,” admonished an un- property manager for the Rose Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Effi- a minimum 10-foot setback on A sign taped to the door of identified resident. Garden. CEO Brad Blake said he cient Transportation Equity Act: the street side and side yard. Her the posh spa blamed the closing The sign on the door also di- was unable to comment on the A Legacy for Users signed into recommendation was to take the on the poor economic conditions rected residents with gift cards closing of Burke Williams, as there law by President Bush in 2005. seniors out of the mix entirely. and directed residents to seek out to contact the corporate office at may be some litigation involved in This project has been four “I don’t think this is the right build- appointments at either of their 1-866-239-6635 to learn how to the closure. Blake stated that Blake years in the planning and the ing for us. I don’t think we’re meeting locations in San Francisco or San get a refund. Hunt Ventures was in negotiations town will pay about 10 percent, See VETS HALL on Page 7 Jose. The loss of the spa was not See ROSE GARDEN on Page 8 said Calabrigo. N Danville WeeklyÊUÊJune 12, 2009ÊU Page 5 NEWS

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thizes with the seniors’ concerns he VETS HALL wanted to remind people that this is, Continued from Page 5 after all, a veterans’ building. the needs of seniors, especially handi- “The veterans welcome other users, capped seniors,” she claimed. we’ve been welcoming other users She called for the classes and events for a long time. But I want people to held at the Town Community Center realize that the veterans are giving a near the library to be moved to the 13,000-square-foot lot to this project Veterans Hall and to move the senior and have committed to raising $3 events to the Community Center. million to this project. It allows for Other senior advocates spoke, dedicated veterans’ space,” he said. including Chia-Chia Chien of the Mayor Newell Arnerich wrapped Chinese American Senior Center up the comment period by saying, and Barbara Smith of Contra Costa “I don’t want anyone to walk away for Every Generation. Both warned thinking the seniors are not repre- the committee that with the senior sented.” He commended Kevin Do- population about to be impacted navan and Kent Rezowalli for their by the aging baby boomer genera- work in bringing senior concerns tion that senior facilities will need to the committee and said he feels to be prepared for the influx. that while the building does not “We applaud you for planning for provide for everything the seniors a new senior center,” Smith said. “We requested, it is a vast improvement just hope it’s going to be big enough.” over the current facilities. Smith added that concerns about “I think we’ve hit a homerun on parking should be addressed. She most of those things,” he said. “Is pointed to the drop-off lane along it better than what they have now? Prospect Avenue, which would as- Absolutely.” sist passengers being let out near the With the committee’s agree- entrance, but asked about those who ment over the preliminary concept drive. “Put yourself in the shoes of plan, ARG will begin the process of someone who is 80 years old with breaking down the cost of the work limited mobility,” she stated. and will present an initial cost esti- Perkins said that while he sympa- mate at the June 22 meeting. N Danville WeeklyÊUÊJune 12, 2009ÊU Page 7 NEWS Rakestraw DIABLO VIEWS wins small BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI was a non-event, merely the business award Graduates step to higher education. But the Americans wanted something Local bookstore honored I have known special and prevailed. It was held in Assembly District 15 in the ballroom of a hotel with and loved a reception afterward. My main BY GEOFF GILLETTE memory is frustration that Pepe In a time that is proving difficult appy graduation time, had been one vote away from for small business, one Danville com- whether it’s your turn giving the student speech for the pany was the recipient of some good H to celebrate or not. I’ve class of about 150. His would news recently. District 15 Assembly- only been to one graduation in have been so much better than woman Joan Buchanan named Mi- Danville—when my daughter the mundane, “We now go for- chael Barnard, owner of Rakestraw Zoe walked the lawn at Monte ward” words of the chosen kid. Books, as the Small Business Owner DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Vista High School, class of ’97. Of course that’s just my humble of the Year. The awards ceremony But when the strains of “Pomp opinion. But prolific writer took place May 26 in Sacramento. Gym class dismissed and Circumstance” air around Stirling Silliphant, best known At the event, members of the The gymnasium next to the parking lot on Danville Boulevard at San Ramon this time—usually on radio for “In the Heat of the Night,” Assembly as well as the California Valley High School was torn down last week, leaving concrete stairs leading to commercials—it’s this gradua- who lived in Bangkok addressed Small Business Association gave out a flattened ground. Known as the “small gym,” and in previous years as the tion I picture, and Zoe in her us all with memorable words, accolades to those businesses that “girls gym,” it was built in 1939 and was the oldest building in the San Ramon black gown trimmed in red, one which unfortunately I’ve forgot- best exemplify the entrepreneurial Valley Unified School District. A new main gymnasium will be built on this hand holding down her cap, hair ten. spirit necessary spot, part of the school modernization program paid for by Measure A funds. blowing in the breeze, hurry- Four years later Pepe gradu- in small business Behind the site is the auxiliary gym that was completed in March 2008. ing across the football field. Of ated from Stanford on a sunny while at the same course it was extra emotional Saturday morning. Sen. Dianne time providing a since she is my youngest. The Feinstein, also a Stanford grad, strong service to nest was about to empty. spoke to the assemblage in the their community. I barely remember my own football stadium for the com- “I am delighted to graduation from Notre Dame mencement. Afterward families recognize Michael High School in San Jose—not and graduating seniors went to Barnard,” said Bu- because it wasn’t memorable smaller venues for the diploma chanan. “Through but because it was so darned ceremony, with Pepe getting his Michael his hard work, long ago. I vaguely recall that degree in international relations Barnard Rakestraw Books, we girls all wore white caps and in the Dohrmann Grove, a lovely The Bookstore in Danville, continues gowns and carried candles as we outdoor spot. My main memory to be a community institution.” solemnly marched up the cen- is that a Rockefeller girl was one She added, “Small businesses ter aisle at St. Joseph’s Church, of the grads and I thought how make significant contributions to the which has since been promoted nice it would have been if Pepe California economy. They are the to a cathedral. had hooked up with her—then heart and soul of our communities.” My next commencement was our investment in his education Buchanan pointed to the many four years later when my hus- truly would have paid off. activities hosted by Rakestraw band Jim graduated from Santa Next was Zoe’s Monte Vista Books, including author appearanc- Clara University. This was in the graduation, then a few years es and events with local schools. late ’60s and it was becoming later we were all in San Diego Barnard said he was thrilled to uncool to attend one’s graduation to see her receive her bachelor’s be selected as this year’s recipient. the facility, a factor which led ceremony so the university man- degree from SDSU in liberal “It’s a terrific honor,” he said, “and a ROSE GARDEN Blake Hunt to recently seek a dated attendance. Morris West, arts, education—altogether a nice validation of what we’re doing Continued from Page 5 parking variance from the Town author of “The Devil’s Advocate” fun weekend at a beachside in the community.” with the company when it sud- of Danville that will allow more who’d received his doctorate of hotel. The commencement itself As the economy continues to stum- denly decided to pull up stakes “personal service” oriented busi- literature from Santa Clara, was was held in the new basketball ble and people are spending less, and close down its operation. nesses into the shopping center. the speaker; he rallied against stadium, where we had a clear Barnard said he thinks that seeing a As for Amaranta, Blake said that Personal service businesses in- the Vietnam War, an incredibly view of Zoe on the JumboTron small business thrive is a good sign. his company is actively seeking a clude tutoring, physical fitness, hair pessimistic speech at a normally as she received her diploma. A “It must mean we’re doing some- replacement for the restaurant stylists and nail salons. Conceptu- optimistic occasion, ending with congresswoman from Southern thing right,” he said. “People think and has already lined up potential ally, businesses of this sort will the words, “God help us all.” California spoke movingly on local bookstores are in trouble. prospects. bring in a stable base of clientele Even before his graduation the importance of educators, They’re not,” he added with a laugh Businesses in the Rose Garden that would come for the service, Jim had been drafted but I still and the ceremony was impres- “The rumors of our deaths are are seeing some difficulties due to then stay to eat or shop at one of needed five units to graduate sive for the number of advanced slightly exaggerated.” N the lack of traffic coming through the Rose Garden retailers. N from San Jose State. I followed degrees being bestowed in so Jim to his postings and took my many areas of education. A few last two classes via correspon- years later when Zoe earned her dence courses with UC Berkeley teaching credential she wasn’t so as much as I value my degree interested in the ceremony, just in journalism I never even knew in moving back up north to TAKE US ALONG when my graduation ceremony relocate for her teaching job in took place. San Jose. Something fishy: Years later when Jim received I always get excited at this Barbara and Jerry his MBA from Santa Clara, our time of year for the graduations Buck share the son Pepe was 8 years old. That and baccalaureates, squeezed Danville Weekly was a lovely ceremony in the uni- in between Mother’s Day and with a live lobster at versity garden, which we attend- Father’s Day. Or maybe it’s the Peggy’s Cove in Nova ed mainly to impress upon Pepe kid in me that was conditioned Scotia in October. the importance of higher educa- during my childhood to get Take Us Along on tion. We left our 10-month-old excited at the end of the school your travels and send baby Zoe with my parents and it year. Graduations are exciting photos to travel@ was a nice chance for Pepe to be and poignant, marking as they DanvilleWeekly.com alone with mom and dad for an do the end of high school and or 117 Town and evening, too, and a nice dinner the beginning of something alto- Country Drive, Suite on the peninsula. gether different with a lot of con- D, Danville 94526. Onto the next genera- gratulations thrown in between. Be sure to include a tion! Pepe graduated from Is it your turn to attend a gradu- daytime telephone International School Bangkok. It ation? If so, enjoy! number. was about 30 percent Americans, which meant that there was no Dolores Fox Ciardelli can be e- See more Take Us unanimity on what constitutes mailed at editor@DanvilleWeekly. Along, PAGE 23. a graduation. To the Asians, it com. 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EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY you move from merely Danville surviving to thriving. Weekly Traffix will help traffic and pollution Serving the communities ny time a group or entity makes an effort to reduce our Dr. Sara Denman of Alamo, Blackhawk, carbon footprint or eliminate traffic congestion, it is to Licensed Psychologist | PSY19808 Diablo and Danville be applauded. So kudos go out to the entities respon- Areas of Dr. Denman’s expertise include, but are not limited to: A parenting challenges, eating issues, substance abuse, sible for Traffix, a school transportation program aimed at doing PUBLISHER both. anxiety, depression, past and present trauma, life changes, Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 and all forms of PTSD including Veterans. Busing students to local schools has been a quandary for a EDITORIAL 145 East Prospect Ave Ste 218 | Danville | 925-648-4941 Editor decade or so as fleets were recognized to be polluting the en- Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 229 vironment more than they helped the air by taking individual Staff Reporter cars off the road. In addition, in the older diesel vehicles, fumes Geoff Gillette, Ext. 234 sometimes entered the buses through the floorboards as well Nurturing Therapeutic Editorial Assistant Amory Gutierrez, Ext. 221 as every time the door opened. Not a good way for children to Bodywork for Women, Men Contributors begin or end their school days. Susan Astbury School buses were ditched due to their pollution and the and Children John A. Barry expense of providing transportation to the students. As budgets Don Colman s0REGNANCY Beverly Lane continued to be cut, parents had to make other arrangements to s)NJURY2EHABILITATION Jacqui Love Marshall get their children to school. More students began to ride bikes, s3WEDISH$EEP4ISSUE Chris Scott and families formed carpools for their children. Nonetheless, Maria Shen s!ROMATHERAPY Franklin Utchen traffic jams became the norm around schools, resulting in idling 90 Minute Stan Wharton cars and—more pollution. Not to mention the inconvenience to s2EIKI4REATMENT Massage ART & PRODUCTION the parents. s3TRESS2EDUCTION2ELAXATION for only $65 Art Director Now Traffix is launching in August, a partnership of Danville, Multi-modality approach Rick Nobles, Ext. 117 New clients only San Ramon, Contra Costa County and the San Ramon Valley individualized for your changing needs Offer expires 7/15/09 Designers Trina Cannon, Ext. 114 Unified School District. The bus program is slated to receive PATRICIA YAMSHON, CMT Lili Cao, Ext. 120 $40 million in Measure J funding in order to get the program off By Appointment Only in San Ramon Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 the ground but rider fees will help to cover ongoing costs once Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 120 925-858-0932 ADVERTISING the program is started. Member Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Advertising Sales Manager Seven schools, both middle and elementary, will initially be Mary Hantos, Ext. 222 served by the buses. In order to work out a schedule to fully Account Executives utilize the vehicles, times had to be changed for beginning and Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 232 ending the school day at some campuses. Cost will be $200 per Barbara Lindsey, Ext. 226 Inside Sales year for students who sign up this summer; after school begins, Karen Klein, Ext. 122 the cost goes up to $250. Before when the district provided bus- Real Estate Sales ing, it cost $400. s&ULLSCREENREPAIR Nancy Taresh, Ext. 110 Traffix is expecting about 2,000 students to ride the buses. Ad Services This should alleviate traffic, save wear and tear on the roads Sandy Lee, Ext. 116 s+EYSMADE Real Estate Ad Services and “spare the air.” The 19 new buses have features such as full Tracey Fordahl, Ext. 130 lap and shoulder seatbelts, a GPS system and air conditioning. s9OURBATTERY BUSINESS But best of all, the brand new vehicles are state-of-the-art, with headquarters for Business Associate non-polluting diesel engines that are 60 times cleaner than the DANVILLE’S ONLY Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 previous generation of buses. AUTO GOLFCART Circulation Director MOTORCYCLE 26 Hardware, Auto Parts Bob Lampkin, Ext. 41 0# WATCH ETC and Used Car Dealer Front Office Coodinator the elected body. Kathleen Martin, Ext. 124 ■ In the absence of any restriction HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY LETTERS on expenditure, elected officials 925.837.5523 Phone: (925) 837-8300 consider taxpayers money as free Fax: (925) 837-2278 Refining Democracy: money for appeasing their voters. 551 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville Display Sales e-mail: Each year, 10 percent of the rev- [email protected] The Budget Crisis Classifieds Sales e-mail: enue may be set aside as reserve [email protected] Dear Editor: fund, and after 10 years, expendi- Circulation e-mail: circulation@ It is most troubling for the tax- ture may be limited to 90 percent DanvilleWeekly.com payers to see the growing budget of the reserve fund on hand. deficit in the State and the Federal ■ In the absence of sufficient BE AWARE Government. accountability, the officials act irre- The Danville Weekly is published SWIMMING POOL SAFETY every Friday by Embarcadero Media, In California, Gov. Davis was sponsibly. 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nephews. His brother Owen pre- Luis Obispo. He was an avid hunt- deceased him in 2004. er, fisherman and had fun riding POLICE BULLETIN OBITUARIES A memorial service was held his snowmobile and camping in the June 7 at Danville Congregational mountains. He loved to share his Danville police break At that point, witnesses con- Gerald A. Focha Church, 989 San Ramon Valley “bounty” of fruit, vegetables and up bar fight tend, one of the pair knocked Blvd., Danville, where donations his famous pomegranate jelly. the victim, a 48-year-old San Gerald A. Focha, a resident of can be made in his name. He is survived by his wife of 44 An altercation that started at Ramon resident, to the ground. Danville, died May 27 at the age of years, Susan, and children Julie one Danville bar and ended up The other man, identified as Na- 76. Jeffrey Rowe Soulages (Dave Petroni) and Bryan (Kelly); outside a second drinking estab- thaniel Foster, 32, of Antioch, He was born Jan. 10, 1933, his five grandchildren and many lishment ended with one man in reportedly began stomping on in Sebastopol. He attended Analy Jeffrey Rowe Soulages, a resident nieces, nephews and cousins. A the hospital and another in police the victim’s head. High School and went on to San of Alamo, died May 21 at the age of memorial Mass was held June 2 at custody. Hoffman said a witness report- Jose State. He served in the Navy 51. St. Isidore Church in Danville. Me- Danville Police Sgt. Dan Hoff- ed trying to pull Foster off the during the Korean conflict, re- He was born March 29, 1958. morial donations can be made to man said shortly after midnight victim, but retreated when Foster turned safely and completed his He was a loving and devoted hus- Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa on Sunday officers were called to threatened him. The two attack- bachelor’s degree in economics band, a caring and nurturing fa- or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. the 300 block of Hartz Avenue ers backed off the victim when and finance at University of San ther, a loyal partner, and a blessing on a report of a fight. Sgt. K.C. the man lost consciousness. Francisco. He sold Mack Trucks in to all who were in his life. In his Zaida Teresa Rodriguez Wen arrived on the scene and Foster was taken into custody the Bay Area for many years. He youth, he was active in baseball, found witnesses providing as- on a charge of felony battery. had a life-long fascination with all sailing and tennis. He later went Zaida Teresa Rodriguez, a Dan- sistance to a man lying on the The second attacker, a Pleasanton things mechanical, especially an- on to play tennis at Washington ville resident, died May 29 at the ground. resident, was not charged. The tique trucks, tractors, motorcycles High School in Fremont and at San age of 56. Witnesses told Wen and other victim was transported by am- and engines. When retired he trav- Jose State University. After gradua- She was born June 22, 1952, officers the incident began at bulance to San Ramon Regional eled the world. tion, he joined the accounting firm in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. She was the Meenar Music Club when Medical Center for treatment. He is survived by his wife of 47 Armanino McKenna LLP in 1979, a teacher and administrator for two men began fighting with Hoffman said Foster has since years, Juanita; his brother Lloyd; and was named a partner in 1988. SFUSD for 32 years and received a third. Employees of the club been released from custody as and many nieces and nephews. He He was known for his personal the Principal of the Year Award for ejected the trio to the street the victim refused to cooperate was predeceased by his sister Jean commitment to his clients and was 2008-09, and was a board mem- where they continued their ar- with investigators in pursuing the Menini and brother-in-law George an advocate for fairness and de- ber of the Western Region Puerto gument while walking up Hartz case. Rodgers. cency. He coached baseball for his Rican Council, Avenue to Elliot’s Bar. —Geoff Gillette A celebration of his life was son, soccer for his daughter, and which provides scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Friday, never missed a Cal State Fullerton scholarships for June 12, at Wilson & Kratzer Cha- baseball game, where his oldest son Latino youth. POLICE REPORT pel of San Ramon Valley, 825 Hartz pitched. She truly loved Way, Danville. Donations may be He was preceded in death by his working with made in his name to the Ameri- mother Jan, and son Christopher. children and The following information is ■ Vandalism on Lawnview Cir. at 8:08 can Diabetes Association Memorial He is survived by his wife Kris- was dedicated provided by the Danville Police p.m. Honor Program, P.O. Box 11454, tie; his children Jeffrey, Nicole and to creating a Department. Wednesday, June 3 Alexandria, VA 22312. Bret; grandson Ryan; and all of his program and a Sunday, May 31 family and friends, including the world that respects the beauty and ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on Jewel ■ Unknown problem, arrest, on 300 Ter. And San Ramon Valley Blvd. at Glen Arthur Gierke Armanino Firm family. importance of children and fami- block of Hartz Ave. at 12:06 a.m. 12:20 a.m. A memorial service was held lies. Glen Arthur Gierke, a resident of May 29 at Community Presbyterian She leaves behind her mother, ■ Accident, property damage, on ■ Investigation, arrest, on Iron Horse Camino Ramon and Sycamore Trail and Laurel Dr. at 9:35 p.m. Alamo, died May 25 at the age of Church in Danville. Zaida Diaz-Nieves; husband of 33 Valley Rd. at 8:22 a.m. 89. years, Nestor Rodriguez; daughters ■ Petty theft from vehicle on He was born Jan. 11, 1920, in Vianca (Bill) Flint and Debra (Jona- ■ Residential burglary on Camino Morninghome Rd. at 10:47 p.m. Barbara Lord Felt Amigo at 9:52 a.m. Chicago where he lived his early than) Kendler; and four grand- Thursday, June 4 years before moving to northern Barbara Lord Felt, a former resi- children. A memorial service was ■ Animal cruelty on Fostoria Way at 2:40 p.m. ■ Accident, property damage, on Indiana. Awarded a basketball dent of Danville, died May 26 at held June 3 at Hull’s Walnut Creek Diablo Rd. at 11:54 a.m. scholarship to Valparaiso Univer- the age of 83. Chapel in Walnut Creek. Memorial ■ Battery on Lawnview Cir. at 11:50 sity, he graduated with a bachelor’s She was born and raised in New donations may be made to Mission p.m. ■ Vandalism on Del Amigo Rd. at 1:18 p.m. degree in 1948 with a double major Hampshire and came to California or Bryant Child Development Par- Monday, June 1 in English and physical education after World War II. She was in the ent Fund or the SF Kidney Founda- ■ Drunk in public, arrest, on Front St. ■ Grand theft on W. El Pintado Rd. at 1:28 p.m. and a minor in biology. After teach- Aviation Repair Business for more tion in her memory. at 6:45 a.m. ing in Indiana for nine years, he than 55 years and ran the busi- ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on moved to California in 1965, where ness for 10 years after her husband ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Diablo Rd. at 8 p.m. Francis Joseph McGonigle Diablo Rd. at 12:09 p.m. he taught biology, math and Eng- passed away until she retired in ■ Auto burglary on Danville Blvd. at lish for 23 years at Alhambra High 2002. She was a life member of Francis Joseph McGonigle, a res- ■ Identity theft on Marques Ct. at 1 8:20 p.m. and 8:32 p.m. p.m. School in Martinez, and was a Bridge Marina and Driftwood Yacht ident of Danville, died May 29 at ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on mentor teacher for the science cur- Clubs. She was a devoted wife and the age of 83. ■ Accident, major injuries, on Diablo Camino Tassajara and Sherburne riculum. He also coached varsity mother and a friend to everyone. He was born May 9, 1926, and Rd. and Front St. at 3:10 p.m. Hills at 10:23 p.m. baseball for 18 years, leading the She is survived by three children, grew up in Belvidere, Ill., with his Tuesday, June 2 Friday, June 5 Alhambra Bulldogs to six League Gerald Golden, Judy Felt and Lewis parents, John and Marguerite, and ■ Grand theft from vehicle on ■ Accident, major injuries, on Camino Championships and was named Felt; three grandchildren; four his brother Jack. After graduating Country Hill Ct. at 4:47 a.m. Tassajara and Sycamore Valley Rd. Coach of the Year in 1977. great-grandchildren; and a brother, from Notre Dame University in ■ Vandalism on Danville Blvd. at 6:48 at 1:27 a.m. Upon retirement in 1988, he Gerald Lord. A memorial service 1949, he moved to the Bay Area. a.m. and 8:38 a.m. ■ Vandalism on Joaquin Dr. at 7:14 became active in SIRs Branch 128, was held June 7 at the Driftwood A defining moment in his life came serving as lay chaplain for 15 years. Yacht Club in Oakley. in 1952, when a tragic auto ac- ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on a.m. He also served as volunteer chap- cident killed his beloved wife Mar- Diablo Rd. at 10:08 a.m. ■ Warrant arrest on La Gonda Way at 2:48 p.m. lain at Kaiser Permanente in Wal- David Battaglini tha, and put him in a coma for ■ Accident, major injuries, on Camino nut Creek for four years. He was two months. He never re-married. Tassajara and Creekside Ave. at 11:29 a.m. Saturday, June 6 an avid golfer, and a life deacon of David Battaglini, a resident of He was known to many county ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on Danville Congregational Church. Danville, died May 27 at the age of residents as the tall, thin, good- ■ Misdemeanor driving under the He was the family storyteller as 69. humored maitre d’ at Emil Villa’s in influence (DUI), arrest, on San Diablo Rd. and Via Hermosa at Ramon Valley Blvd. at 1:31 p.m. 2:53 a.m. well as a clever poet. He was born March 25, 1940. Walnut Creek for nearly 30 years. ■ Vandalism on Alta Vista Way at He is survived by his wife Peggy; His life was full of family, friends He was an accomplished golfer, ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on 8:33 a.m. sons Jonathan (Helen), David, and his companion, Cash. He grew and trophies from several mem- Diablo Rd. at 3:42 p.m. ■ Grand theft in lobby of Danville Christopher (Annette); daughter up in Danville from the first grade ber tournaments at Diablo Country ■ Vandalism on Plumeria Ct. at 5:02 Gina Hidahl; stepson Greg Com- and lived on the Bryan Ranch with Club adorned his bookshelf. p.m. P.D. at 1:45 p.m. ■ Auto burglary on Cameo Dr. at stock; stepdaughter Cynthia Has- his sisters, Joyce and Sandy Ralph. He is survived and missed by ■ Accident, property damage, on 2:30 p.m. selman (Bob); four grandchildren; He learned all phases of ranch- his four nephews, John, Tom, Tim Fostoria Way at 7:28 p.m. brothers Leon “Bud” (Trudy) and ing, animal husbandry, equipment and Jim McGonigle. A funeral Mass ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on W. ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Duane (Jackie); five step-grand- repair and carpentry. He was well- was celebrated June 5 at St. Isidore Diablo Rd. and El Cerro Blvd. at Prospect Ave. and Railroad Ave. at 8:08 p.m. children; eight step-great-grand- versed in his trade as a landscape Catholic Church in Danville. 7:38 p.m. children; and numerous nieces and contractor, trained at Cal Poly San See OBITUARIES on Page 11 Page 10ÊUÊJune 12, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly COMMUNITY PULSE ● TRANSITIONS

addition to being a loving wife and OBITUARIES mother, she was also the secretary/ Continued from Page 10 treasurer of Royal Jersey Inc., the Robert Herman Rantz business she and her husband started in 1958. She loved cook- Robert Herman Rantz, a resident ing, gardening, reading, sewing, of Danville, died May 27 at the age traveling and spending time with of 87. her family. She was an active mem- He was born Aug. 3, 1921, in ber of the Diablo Women’s Garden Chicago, Ill., and met Marie dur- Club for 48 years, a member and ing WWII. They were married 63 Sunday school teacher at Danville years, which took them from Chi- Community Presbyterian Church, cago to Arcadia and, for the past 21 a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader years, to Danville. He enrolled in and was active in the PTA. the University of North Carolina at She was preceded in death by Chapel Hill in 1940, then enlisted her beloved husband of 59 years, in the Navy in 1942. He served in Bob, and her six brothers and the Navy from 1943-46 in the LST a sister. She is survived by her amphibious ships, participating in children Caryl Barclay, Robert 27 landings, including D-Day in Morris Jr. (Debby), Patricia Sim- the Pacific theater. After the war, he mons, Dede Gilliam (Richard); 10 returned to complete his degree in grandchildren; and seven great- international law and foreign trade grandchildren. in 1947. After spending the post Private services were held June war years in Chicago, his family 6 in Farmington. Donations in her moved to Southern California in name can be made to a favorite 1953. Five years later, he started charity or to Hospice of the East his own business, M&H Products, Bay for the Bruns House, 3470 to serve the material handling in- Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill 94523. dustry with innovative products. After 23 years, he sold the business Lilian Smith and retired. In 1986, they moved to Danville, following their daughter Lilian Smith, a resident of Dan- Pleasanton and son-in-law’s move to Northern ville, died peacefully May 30 at the Weekly California. Although “retired,” Mr. age of 91. PRINT & ONLINE Rantz used his motorhome to serve She was born in Kansas, where meals to the workers at Miracle she met and married her husband Ranch in Mexico; served in Sons Merle. They moved to California of Retirement (SIRs Branch #128) and settled in the East Bay. She editing the bulletin and serving was a longtime member of St. Phil- Tri-Valley Internet • Round Table Pizza • Stoneridge Shopping Center as travel chairman; and providing lip’s in Dublin. She leaves behind Alameda County Fairgrounds • Bank of the West • HPM Networks entertainment at senior residences, her four children, Jackie Slatten, convalescent homes and hospitals. Ken Smith (Joanne), Patty Smith He also served at Community Pres- and Jim Smith (Melody); and five byterian Church as an usher and grandchildren. The family would was involved with Prime Time. His like to thank the staffs at the San volunteerism attracted the atten- Ramon Regional Medical Center tion of the Town of Danville, which and Villa San Ramon for the excel- presented him with an Award of lent care shown to their mother. Merit in 2000. He would not go out anywhere without a sport coat and Ernest W. Alverson tie, which his father had ingrained in him at an early age. Ernest W. Alverson, a resident of He was predeceased by his be- Alamo, died June 2 at the age of 92. FABULOUS SAVINGS ARE loved wife Marie Ruth Rantz, who He was born Jan. 28, 1917, a TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER! died March 24. He is survived by native of Birmingham, Ala. He and his daughters Kathie Rantz and his wife Jane Alverson migrated to Elizabeth Rantz Stine; and two Oakland from Northern Ohio in grandchildren. A celebration of his 1939 with a small baby Judy and life was held June 9 at Community soon-to-be-born daughter Janice. Presbyterian Church in Danville. He remained stateside during the war years to build ships in the Mary Marinkovich Oakland shipyards where his father William Alverson was the superin- Mary Marinkovich, a resident of tendent. At the end of WWII, they Danville, died peacefully May 21 at ventured into multiple restaurant the age of 88. and other businesses. Jane contin- Silhouette® Window Shadings She was born May 31, 1920. ued in the food service industry She is survived by daughters Luci while he moved on to be a proud (John) Lussing and Toni (Tim) Re- member of Teamster’s Local 70 as nault; grandchildren Krista (Marc) a driver of heavy trucks, and they SAVE $20-$100 Braden, Mark Lussing, Cera Re- both retired in 1977. 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BY SUSAN ASTBURY who cannot live with their birth families, according to Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services. Foster care he term “empty nesters” will never apply to Danville benefits provide cash aid to foster parents on behalf of chil- couple Deanna and Dave Mitchell. Not only have dren who meet the eligibility requirements. they raised two children of their own, but they have In 2008 there were 66,496 children in foster care in Cali- been parents to 410 foster children. fornia and approximately 1,600 in Contra Costa County, said T “You understand that your world is very small if you let it Human Services Division Manager Lois Rutten. The children be,” said Dave. “The perspective that you get from having all range in ages from newborns to 18 years. these children and interacting with them makes you a far bet- “The Mitchells, who have been married over 50 years, ter understanding person as to what the real world is like.” exemplify dual parenting,” said Rutten. “They are calm and Dave and Deanna began fostering in 1970 while they were have a great sense of humor. They work well with the birth living in Georgia. parents. They’re just a genuinely nice couple.” “One of the elders at the church convinced us that we “We called Deanna and Dave three years ago with a very would be good foster parents and we should try,” said Dave. difficult placement for a 7 year old,” she recalled. “They took “We thought that we were going to get one child. The social him on vacation with them for two weeks to Hawaii and he worker showed up with six kids, all siblings, and asked how came back a new kid.” many we wanted. So we took three.” “I’ve known the Mitchells for 17 or 18 years,” she added. The Mitchells prepared their children, who were 6 and 8 “I kiss Dave whenever I see him. He truly has the heart of a years old at the time, for the adjustment. father.” “We had lots of conversations with our kids before we did The Mitchells, in turn, speak well of the county agency. this,” recalled Dave. “In fact we postponed it several months. “Contra Costa County Human Services is probably the At first our son wasn’t too keen on it. Then he came back and Cadillac in the nation. We’ve seen all sides,” said Dave. said yes, he thought he’d like to do it.” “In Contra Costa the other foster parents are such a great “Because we were very inexperienced, we felt sorry for “Somehow people need to know support system,” added Deanna. “There’s a foster family net- these children and didn’t make them go by the house rules,” work organization that you can call any time and while they said Deanne. “Our own kids wanted a family conference to the magnitude of the need might not know the answer, they can direct you where to know why they had to follow the rules and the other kids for foster parents. There will go.” didn’t. And we said, ‘You are right.’ After that, truthfully, The Mitchells have seen all types of children and prob- we’ve never had any complaints from our kids. Except for always be more need than we have lems. one girl, who our daughter said used to try to sneak out of “One child came back to us after a number of years,” said the bedroom window.” supply of foster parents. Deanna. “He had lived with us and went back to his parents, Dave and Deanna decided not to take a boy older than ” lived with us, and went back to his parents. He came back their son or a girl older than their daughter. Dave Mitchell, father to 410 foster children and said, ‘You know, when things got bad at home, I would “Because you’re learning as you go,” Dave noted. “In real liv- walk out on the street and know that there was a different ing terms, in a lot of ways the foster children were older than our “The hope is that these children will end up in a permanent way of living, and you showed me that.’” children because they’re always older than their years.” home, whether it’s returning to their parents or being ad- “If you see a little child who has not smiled and you’ve had The Mitchells moved from Georgia to Michigan and decided opted. But ‘temporary’ can mean anything from 24 hours to them for a month and they start smiling at you, it washes to give up foster care since they had been doing it for five years. three years. For us, we’ve had children for one day to three away everything else,” she added. Then one day their son, David, came to them and asked how years.” “If you’re an emergency home, which we are, you can get a to put an ad in the paper. When they asked why, he said he The Mitchells have learned from their foster children over call at any time, day or night and they say, ‘We have a place- wanted someone to share his room. “So we called up the county the years what it means to live in poverty. ment,’” Dave said. “Sometimes you get a call that says we have in Michigan and became foster parents again,” said Deanna. “The children are so happy to get something still in the a baby in the hospital who is going to get released and we need The family moved to California in 1980. plastic,” Dave said. “Some of them have never had anything a home. Sometimes you get a call that we have a child at a Son David is 45, has a girl and a boy, and lives in Chapin, new in their lives.” police station and we need to place that child. It varies by the S.C. The Mitchells are currently fostering a baby named DW, need.” Their daughter, Teresa Sumiyoshi, is now 47, lives in who was born prematurely. Why did the Mitchells foster so many children? “Dave really Moraga and has three daughters of her own. “Of his 7-1/2 months, he’s spent a total of five months in didn’t have a choice,” joked Deanna. She said sometimes the foster children told her stories Children’s Hospital,” said Deanna. He’s been with Dave and “Deanna is absolutely great with children,” said Dave. about their lives that made her sad but mainly she enjoyed Deanna for five weeks. “She loves children and is like the old lady in the shoe, she having them around. “They are a wonderful team,” said Nancy DeWeese, a friend, never wants to be without children. It’s plain and simple. “We never had to explain the dangers of alcohol and drugs foster parent and neo-natal intensive care nurse at Children’s She worked with developmentally delayed children as a pre- to our children,” said Deanna. “They saw living proof. It was Hospital Oakland. “They have a strong marriage. If you have a school teacher and she’s good at it.” bad in a way but it was good. ... They got life lessons that you strong base, you can deal with the ups and downs. With them, “We always refer to being foster parents as being a bridge,” could never probably give anyone—they wouldn’t believe nothing is too much. They are unique. They’ll always take a little he continued. “A bridge from where the children have been, you.” one, the medically fragile and infants.” to where they will go. And you provide a bridge in between. “It didn’t seem unusual to have so many foster kids because Dave and Deanna are both 70. “People can be foster par- It’s a bridge to hopefully give them enough foundation under that’s the way it always was,” Teresa said. “It was fun to have ents for a long time and they just have to find the right niche. them to survive the tough hits later on.” new playmates. There were always kids around.” Right now we can handle babies,” Dave explained. Dave is retired from the food manufacturing business. Teresa said that she has had to explain to her three daugh- He said he wonders if everyone knows how badly foster “Dave’s work kept him busy and he traveled some when ters why grandma and grandpa always have different kids parents are needed. the children were young,” said Deanna. “Since he’s retired, living with them. They have become friends with some of the “Somehow people need to know the magnitude of the need he’s done more child care than he did with our own children. children. “My kids, too, accepted that to be the norm,” Teresa for foster parents,” said Dave. “There will always be more But I think he also saw what he missed with our own chil- said. need than we have supply of foster parents.” dren.” “One of our neighbors in Georgia was having a baby and “One thing is that it’s not easy to be a foster parent and “You usually only hear the bad things about foster care,” she explaining to her children how you have a baby,” recalled it’s not something for everyone,” said Dave. “But age is not a added. “People don’t realize the good that can be done, too. It’s Deanna. “They looked at her and said, ‘Why don’t you do like restriction.” not perfect, far from it. But I don’t know what other alternative the Mitchells and call up and have them delivered?’” “We’ve quit so many times. We’re getting smarter now there is. These children need a safe place. They don’t have any Another time, Deanna said, Teresa came home from school because we take time out every year for ourselves,” said expectations for the future at all. We just tell them that we will laughing. Deanna. “Although our last trip to Hawaii we took a child keep them safe. That’s all we can do.” “The teacher wanted to know how many brothers and sisters with us. We’ve taken children on vacation who are on feeding I had and I wrote down that I had to count them when I get up tubes and oxygen. It’s amazing how nice people can be.” For information about being a foster parent, contact the Contra in the morning,” said Teresa. “The teacher got really worried.” Foster parents provide a special service to children and to Costa Employment and Human Services at www.ehsd.org; click “Obviously kids come on a temporary basis,” said Dave. the community by providing ongoing care and love to those on Children and Family Services. Or telephone 355-7040. Page 12ÊUÊJune 12, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly STORY

SUSAN ASTBURY Dave Mitchell says his wife Deanna is like the old woman who lived in the shoe. “She never wants to be without children,” he said. Danville WeeklyÊUÊJune 12, 2009ÊU Page 13 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. New football coach named for SRV Wolves Mark Kessler to replace Dave Kravitz

BY GEOFF GILLETTE on the rich tradition that Dave Kravitz Ending after a solid season of established before him.” Wolves football, Head Coach Dave Kessler, a health and P.E. teacher at Kravitz announced in mid-May SRVHS, has been in education for 16 that he will not be returning to the years. He has 17 years of coaching gridiron at San Ramon Valley High experience including head coaching School next year. at both Las Lomas High School and Kravitz coached the Wolves for Benicia High School. In addition he 17 seasons, including two North spent time at the collegiate level, as Coast Section titles, one East Bay the quarterbacks and running backs Athletic League championship and coach at Solano College. several NCS playoff visits. Ianora said he is banking on that On June 8, officials with the San experience as Kessler takes over Ramon Valley Unified School Dis- command of the Wolves. “Mark’s trict announced that Assistant Varsity background and community in- Coach Mark Kessler will be moving volvement make him the natural up to fill Kravitz’ role at the helm. choice to take this program to new “Mark Kessler has a wealth of ex- heights,” Ianora stated. perience, passion and commitment to Kessler will be stepping in as San Ramon Valley High School foot- Varsity Head Football Coach/Pro- ball,” said Principal Joe Ianora. “We gram Coordinator starting with the are looking forward to Mark building 2009-10 season. N

CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM Championship play Yankees pitcher Sam Mink, No. 9, tags the Giants player on his way to second base as the Yankees head for a 7-4 win in this game and the San Ramon Valley Little League AA Championship, played at

Los Cerros Middle School. Team members and coaches Cyclones spin way to the top are (back row, l-r) John The Danville Alamo Cyclones won the MVP Flight Spring League for third-grade Stame, Kevin Rantz, Geoff boys, after a 6-2 regular season record. Then at the championships held May 30- Mink, Dave Holt, (second 31, the Cyclones beat Sportstrong Blue, 31-28 in the semifinals and the Warriors row) Robbie Chambers, Jack Basketball Club, 31-25, in the Championship Game. Team members are (front, Holt, Daniel Medley, Danny l-r) Chris Koenig, Hunter Perkins, Dominic Armanino, Jackson Pearce, AJ Tam- Carpentier, Erik Karlsekind, men, Jordan Gutierres, Cole Peterson, (kneeling) Coach Dale Pearce, Coach Greg Ben Stame, (front row) Johnson, (back) Coach Mark Isola, Joe Isola, Dominic Freitas, Spencer Dettlinger, Volney Spaulding, Sam Mink, Daniel Medley, Matthew Johnson, Nate Jelavich and Coach John Perkins. Ryan Rantz, Grant Fautt, Matthew Trinkus and Ben Morales.

Undefeated Yankees are Danville Little League champs The Danville Little League, Single A Division, Yankees were undefeated in both the regular season and the post season, perhaps for the first time. The final game was played Saturday, June 6, at Osage Park against the Giants. Team members are Mason Evans, Cole French, Max Gersho, Blake McDonald, Copper Page, Luke Psomas, Devon Shah, Brian Spears, Ben Weinberg, Grant Westbrook, Jake Wilson and Zach Wilson. Manager is Brian Wilson; coaches are Kraig Evans, John Spears and Steve Psomas. Page 14ÊUÊJune 12, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Living PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY

The following students were sched- Kenneth J. Frazier uled to graduate. Brieanne Elizabeth Freitas Courtney Elizabeth Fuhriman Monte Vista High School Michael-Joseph Atienza Fulgencio Michael John Fullem Shahryar Shahid Abbasi Joshua Arden Fuller Alaina Ann Abbott Congratulations, Beverly Christina Fung Tania Yassamin Abdollahi Michael Scott Gailey Jessica Danielle Acton Xin Gao Daniel James Aitchison Brendon James Garcia Emad Kevin Alazzeh Zachary D. Gardner Paulina Katarina Alexander Chelsea Tate Garecht Nigina Ali Nicholas Kay Garitano Trevor James Allain class of 2009 Patrick Michael Garvin Christian Alexander Allinson Emily Grace Gary Amil Madina Amin BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Anthony Gedeon Erik Michael Anciaux t’s that time of year again, for caps and gowns, Pomp and Circumstance, and graduation parties. Proud Carly Anne Geiger Colton Pierce Anderson parents and grandparents, and thrilled graduating seniors—although some may be feeling sadness, too, at Chelsea L. Gerber Neelgopal Anderson the ending of their high school days. The comprehensive high schools graduate this evening, June 12, while David C. Ginther Kailani Kay Andrade I Francesca Giovacchini Marcus Alexander Andrews Del Amigo holds its graduation ceremony June 16. This year’s count of graduates in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District is: Amy Marie Gluchowski Desiree Ansari Kirsten Boysen Golden ■ Mark Stewart Appel Monte Vista High School: 654 Albert William L. Gonzales Mina Arbabaraghi ■ San Ramon Valley High: 498 Nicholas Hilario Gonzalez Sameera Arbabaraghi ■ California High: 598 Taylor Anne Gonzalez Jordyn Elizabeth Armstrong ■ Del Amigo High School: 32 Audrey Michele Gordon Suzanne Marie Arnott ■ Venture Independent Study: 152 Moran Goren Gregory Michael Ashton To honor the graduates, the Danville Weekly will devote space next week to photos that people send in of Kranthi Kumar Gouravaram Freshta Atiqi their graduates in their caps and gowns. 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San Ramon Valley United Methodist Art Church, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Cost is $50 for the morning session ART GALLERY RECEPTION Kevin and $45 for the evening session. Call Milligan Gallery will host a recep- 837-5243 or visit www.srvumc.org. tion from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at the gallery, 408 Hartz Ave., Danville. The show will feature American landscape photography, Clubs Parade Theme - Celebrating Our Youth! porcelain pieces and oil paintings. DANVILLE JOB’S DAUGHTERS Job’s This event is free and wine will be Daughters International is an orga- served. Call 309-4648. nization for young ladies (minimum Monies raised from this age 10 for full membership) who Saturday’s parade enjoy dances, sleepovers, parties, event are used to support Author Visit social events, snow trips and more. starts at 9am local community charities. The group meets at 7 p.m., the RAKESTRAW BOOKS The bookstore second and fourth Tuesday of every will host Chandler Burr at 7 p.m., month, at the Danville Grange Hall, Friday, June 26, at the bookstore, 743 Diablo Rd. Call 829-8505 or For entry information call: 925.791.2633 522 Hartz Ave., Danville. Call 837- email [email protected]. 7337. visit our website:www.kiwanis-srv.org DELTA NU PSI Delta Nu Psi pro- vides packages to troops in the War Camps Zone. The group collects dona- Platinum Sponsors CAMP EDGE VACATION BIBLE CAMP tions before the third Friday of Children ages 3 through 6th grade every month in front of Longs Drug are invited to participate in Danville Store in Alamo and before the third Congregational Church’s Camp Saturday at Lunardi’s in Danville. It Edge from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday- puts together the packages on the Friday, June 15-19, at the church, third Wednesday of every month. 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., For information, e-mail Alicia at Danville. Cost is $50; fee assistance [email protected]. is available. Call 837-6944 or visit SAN RAMON VALLEY NEWCOMERS www.danvillechurch.com. CLUB This club will host a luncheon SAN RAMON VALLEY VOLLEYBALL at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 18, CAMP Learn to play volleyball and at Crow Canyon Country Club, have fun. The youth camp will be Danville. Spencer Christian from held July 20-23, skills camp from “View From the Bay” will be the Aug. 3-6 and tune-up camp from guest speaker. For information, call Aug. 10-13. The camps will be held Paula at 735-6483. Gold Sponsors at San Ramon Valley High School. Cost is $130. For information, e-mail [email protected] or Concerts call 838-7595. MUSIC IN THE PARK Town of Danville will host Music in the SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS Role Players Park from 6-8 p.m., Saturdays, and the YMCA will host a new camp July-August, at Oak Hill Park, 3005 where students will use their individ- Stone Valley Rd., Danville. Lavay ual creativity as writers, artists and Smith and the Red Hot Skillet actors to learn about Shakespeare Ladies will perform July 11; The from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday, Boys of Summer on July 25; Ron July 13-24, at Alamo Elementary Thompson on Aug. 8; and Take School, 100 Wilson Rd. Cost is Two on Aug. 22. These concerts are $295. Call 831-1100 free. Visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL San Ramon PAUL SCHEFFERT TRIO Pianist, com- Valley United Methodist Church will poser and arranger Paul Scheffert, host Camp Edge for children includ- will present a unique brand of trio ing two sessions: 6:15-8:15 p.m., jazz as a part of the Jazz at Peace Silver Sponsors Sunday-Thursday, June 21-June 25 concert series at 5 p.m., Sunday, (optional family-friendly dinner will June 14, at Peace Lutheran Church, begin at 5:45 p.m.), and 9:15 a.m.-
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The students attend daily Events planned activities, speak English, 15TH ANNUAL BANCROFT are fully insured and bring their own SCULPTURE EXHIBIT A juried art spending money. Call 552-8017. exhibit will be displayed in the Ruth Bancroft Garden June 19-July 19, located at 1552 Bancroft Rd., Political Notes Walnut Creek. The garden is open DESAULNIER STAFF AT FARMERS MARKET from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday– Sen. Mark DeSaulnier’s Friday; and 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Strike up the band: The Danville Community Band will present its final concert of the season, “Total Request: LIVE,” at staff will be at the Danville Farmers Saturday. A preview party with live 3 p.m., Sunday, June 14, at Dougherty Valley Performing Art Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. Tickets are $12 and Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., music and organic food will be held $15. Call 973-2787 or visit www.sanramonperformingarts.com. Saturday, June 20, at the Railroad from 5-8 p.m., Friday, June 19; cost Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, at is $60. Call 944-9352 or visit www. the corner of Railroad and Prospect ruthbancroftgarden.org. Ramon. These meetings are free. of every month, meeting at the Bowl, 200 Boone Court. Cost is $25. avenues. They will answer questions BLUE STAR MOM CARE PACKAGE Call Roy at 548-3511. Museum of the San Ramon Valley, Proceeds benefit the Proud Fathers about state services and provide corner of Railroad and Prospect Program. Call 827-0212, ext. 107 or informational materials. For infor- PACKING Help the Blue Star Moms DANVILLE FINE ARTS FAIRE Come avenues, Danville. Tours are from visit www.familystresscenter.org. mation, call 942-6082. pack and mail 700 care packages out and stroll beautiful tree-lined April through October. Cost is $3 for the troops from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hartz Avenue while enjoying one- SECOND ANNUAL ALEX’S LEMONADE TRI-VALLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUB per person. Call 837-3750. Saturday, June 20, at San Ramon of-a-kind fine art pieces from 200 STAND As a part of the National This club will host guest speaker Presbyterian Church, 12943 Alcosta talented artisans from 10 a.m.-6 Lemonade Days, the second annual Mary Lia Kelley of Tri Valley Cares Blvd. For information, call 648-1549 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21, Alex’s Lemonade Stand will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, June 15, at or visit www.bluestarmoms.org. in downtown Danville. Admission is Film from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June the Livermore Library, 1188 S MOONLIGHT MOVIES ON TOWN Livermore Ave. Ellen Augustine & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MEETING free. Call 837-4400. 13, at Safeway, 2505 San Ramon GREEN Town of Danville hosts Barry Hermanson will also speak Learn how to earn an immediate FOOD SHOWCASE Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Proceeds Experience the Moonlight Movies on Town Green about the “Not My Priorities and residual income by starting benefit cancer research for children. tastes of the world—from Romania from 8:15-10:30 p.m., Fridays, June- Campaign.” This event is free and your own business from 7-8 p.m., to India to Brazil, all handmade August, on the Town Green in front everyone is welcome. Refreshments every Thursday, at Hotel Sierra, by local chefs and bakers, from of the Danville Library, 400 Front St. Kids and Teens will be served. Call 451-4303. 2323 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, June “The Spiderwick Chronicles” on June EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY Danville 25, at Ensembles, 2550-B2 San 19; “Neverending Story” on July 17; Library will host numerous chil- Carden West School Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. “Zathura” on July 31; and “Coraline” Admission is free with the recom- dren’s programs including “The Recreation on Aug. 14. Call 314-3400. TRAIL MIXERS mended donation of a canned River Otter Circus” with Swazzle Town of Danville goods for the Alameda County Puppets at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June will host a Trail Mixer from 9 a.m.- Food Bank. Call 855-8355. 16; “Hard Day’s Knight” at 1:30 noon, Saturday, June 13, at Eagle Fundraisers p.m., Saturday, July 18; cowboy Peak Loop Trail at the Bollinger SUMMER BLOCK PARTY The Rose CHARITY BOWL San Ramon Valley storyteller Lariat Larry at 4 p.m., Staging Area. For information, call Garden will host a Summer Block Firefighters will host a fundrais- Tuesday, Aug. 18; and Timothy 314-3400. #!2$%. Party from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, June ing charity bowl from 2-6 p.m., James, a comedy magician, at 4 7%34 25, in the shopping center, located at Saturday, June 13, at Danville p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15; all at the Camino Ramon and Sycamore Valley Bowl, 200 Boone Court. Families Danville Library, 400 Front St. Call Support 3#(//, Road, Danville. There will be live will be able to bowl and a team 837-4889. Success for music, skateboard ramps, a bounce tournament will follow afterward. STORYTIME WITH THE FARMER every child, every day house, balloon artist and more. Visit Proceeds will benefit the families Groups www.rosegardenshops.com. of Oakland PD fallen officers. Cost Preschoolers are invited to spend BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP School Tours Every Wed. & Sat. an hour of storytime, songs, crafts, If you have been diagnosed with WALKING TOURS OF DANVILLE Karen is $20 for adults; $5 for kids; $250 10 am to 12 noon games and a snack from 10-11 breast cancer or are a breast cancer Stepper will host walking tours of for a team with five players. 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HOME SALES 5 bedroom 5.5 bath on flat 1/2 Acre. Bonus Situated on a flat .49 acre lot, with 4297 This week’s data represents homes sold dur- Room, Office, Pool, Spa, Cabana... more sq.ft. Tuscan Beauty was built in 2003. ing April 2009 Walnut Creek 1,899,000 All the bells and whistles. $1,475,000 1925 2nd Avenue C. Chappel to M. Arrigoni for $718,000 Alamo 5 Bedroom Beauty on 1.8 Acres Danville El Pintado Loop 24 Crest Avenue Stevens Trust to M. Pryde 1882 Apollo Court M. Rider to J. Pirajon X2000 SOLD! X5000 for $650,000 for $480,000 101 Easy Street Chavez Trust to J. Tenney 415 Augustus Court Derstepanian Trust to SHORT SALE! for $650,000 A. & S. Mishra for $470,000 3138 Oakwood Lane Boies Trust to D. 1826 Castle Gate Road C. Ramsower- Towery for $1,129,000 Pearlstei to M. & M. Behrens for $1,600,000 688 Charleston Court B. Thomas to J. & J. Wong for $455,000 Danville This beautifully updated professionally Updated Home and guest house on 1.7 526 Farragut Place Combs Trust to C. & J. 2756 Larkey Lane Sager Trust to Sihner landscaped home has been featured acre parcel. Horse Set Up, Work Shop, Pool Gallo for $1,812,000 Trust for $470,000 on local garden tours. Large pasture. and more $1,499,000 $1,899,000 317 La Spezia Court Lennar Homes to D. & 3171 Lippizaner Lane Reed Trust to M. A. Moyer for $1,115,000 Beard for $490,000 Read Joe and Nancy’s Real Estate Blog 712 Lakeside Court Esposito Trust to T. 300 North Civic Drive #303 A. Hohndorf http://thecombsteam.blogspot.com Kane for $518,000 to C. Lee for $163,000 1901 Peters Ranch Road Hounslow Trust 2738 Oak Road #154 M. Williams to S. to S. & S. Hirbod for $3,700,000 Drackert for $250,000 247 Pulido Road Lawrence Trust to B. & P. 175 Sierra Drive #304 Nomura Home Erlank for $755,000 Equity to H. Emory for $200,000 New Price $698,950 59 St. Timothy Court J. & K. McBane to G. 1552 Siskiyou Drive Mohrhoff Trust to F. & J. Mitchell for $865,000 Khabiri for $578,000 50 Sun Valley Drive, Walnut Creek 606 Sycamore Circle Tucker Trust to S. 1860 Tice Creek Drive #1246 Barclay Newly constructed Davis for $385,000 Trust to Terzian Trust for $272,000 in 2006, 4 BR/2 BA 3908 Welshland Street Shapell Industries 1240 Walker Avenue #103 Bank of New home on .36 acres. to J. & J. Goldberg for $680,000 York to C. Daley for $150,000 2411 sq. ft. Located Source: California REsource on quiet street close to shopping & schools. Easy freeway access. OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND www.50sunvalley.com

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Personalized Service…Professional Results. To list your open home Thinking of selling, buying, relocating, refinancing or just curious about on this page please contact the current market and your home’s value? Call me, I can help. My 20+ years experience does make a difference. Danville Tracey Fordahl at (925) 837-8300, ext. 130 or e-mail OpenHomes@ Ron Pratt Weekly ® PRINT & ONLINE Realtor DanvilleWeekly.com 925.838.4024 [email protected] www.ronpratt.com Danville WeeklyÊUÊJune 12, 2009ÊU Page 23 Dear Danville Community,

It is with deep regret that I must announce the closing of our Burke Williams Spa facility here in Danville. These are challenging economic times and I am afraid that this facility has fallen victim to those circumstances.

In better times your community would have been the perfect location for the upscale and abundant spa environment that has been our signature. We were greeted warmly and graciously by all who visited our spa and hopefully we succeeded in returning that experience.

A decision of this magnitude is fraught with many critical considerations. Our valued clients and our valued employees are among the most important. As for our clients, we will honor any purchased gift card or membership at any of our other locations and either may be transferred to someone else if you choose to do so. We remain a successful and vibrant company with nine locations; San Francisco and San Jose in northern California and seven in southern California. As for our employees, we are making every attempt to find suitable positions in our other locations in order to keep them employed during these challenging times.

We were very excited to have had the opportunity to be a part of your community and we regret that after a few short months we are forced to say good-bye. Thank you for welcoming us and under better circumstances one day we would love to return.

Sincerely,

Bill Armour, President Burke Williams, Inc.

For more information on using your gift cards and memberships at another location, please contact Guest Services at 1-800-Beyond5.