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How do you feel about Q: neighbors raising hens in their back yards?

I remember people in college at Berkeley, that some fraternity brothers raised three chicks into hens. It was entertaining. They got mess- ier. It was a lot of crap where they would go. They just go wherever they wanted to go. And feathers as well. Paul Moore Mt. Diablo Region YMCA business manager

It would be annoying a little bit because they are loud and could have disease. I work at a barn and so I am used to chickens. Amanda Davis groomer

I think it would be cool. They’re very dirty. They squat at every place. That’s cool, man. As long as they clean the mess. They have the “cluck” of nature. Bob Elliot RESIDENTIAL PACIFIC MORTGAGE retired banker ART OF D E HE OWN IN TH TOWN

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NEWS DIGEST the QUOTE OF THE WEEK We knew they were New Age gunning for us but we were “ gunning for them, too. —San Ramon Valley High girls volleyball Smile coach Tom Bauhs about last week’s match-up against Monte Vista. See story, page 14.” It’s the Way I Want to Look & Feel. Prospector Square open for business Two stores in the new Prospector Square on Prospect Avenue in Danville had their grand openings Friday night: Flaunt and Christina’s. Confident. Healthy. Attractive. Flaunt moved from its location next door where it has You can too, with a smile designed by been in business for three years. “It’s more than twice the Dr. Carol Jin or Dr. Sherry Steinmetz space,” said Jean Stringfellow, who runs Flaunt with her daughter Ashley Stringfellow-Luengo. Christina’s Fine Women’s Clothing is new in Danville Schedule your consultation today! although it has a store in Merced. Both stores feature clothing for women. Flaunt carries the (925) 355-1088 latest styles for younger women, while Christina’s clothes are more classic, catering to ages 30 to 90. NEW AGE ‘We, the People’ inspires contest Interested in the Constitution and like to give speeches? DENTISTRY The American Legion Post 246 of Danville is gearing up for Bishop Ranch 11 its high school oratorical contest Jan. 9. The purpose is to 2301 Camino Ramon ~ Suite 220 develop a deeper appreciation of the U.S. Constitution, as San Ramon, CA 94583 well as leadership qualities and the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently. WWW.NEWAGEDENTISTRY.NET Participants need to prepare an eight- to 10-minute ora- tion on some phase of the Constitution, followed by a three to five minute assigned topic on a specific article, section or amendment. Winners of the contest at the Danville Veterans Memorial Building in January will advance to the area finals Feb. 11, being held at the same place. That winner will Lower Your House Payment advance to the state finals in March. National finals are held with our “One Month ARM” (with Great New Pricing!) in Indianapolis. National scholarship awards are $18,000 for first place; $16,000 for second place; $14,000 for third place. Smaller awards are given at the local competitions. • Minimum Payment at 1% (APR 5.830%) Example 30 year 40 years Loan Amount $500,000 Interested students should contact the speech depart- • Vacation Homes also at 1% ment at their high schools for rules and more information. • 40 Year Term Available for Really Low Payment 1st Year Monthly Payment $1,608 $1,264 2nd Year Max Monthly Payment $1,728 $1,358 • “Lowest Margins” Fido is looking for love • "Stated Income" at no extra cost 3rd Year Max Monthly Payment $1,857 $1,460 • Loan Amounts up to 7 Million 4th Year Max Monthly Payment $1,996 $1,569 As part of national Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, Bishop • Life Cap of 9.95% 5th Year Max Monthly Payment $2,145 $1,686 Ranch Veterinary Center is hosting an adoption event for animal rescue groups from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 28. Participating groups will include Pug Rescue, German *Equity Lines to $750,000* Shepherd Rescue of Northern California, Tri-Valley Animal Perfect for consolidating your 1st and 2nd mortgages, remove PMI, Cash-out Rescue, Golden Gate Lab Rescue, Bulldog Club of Northern California and the Tri-Valley SPCA. Each group will have infor- to pay off debts, college funds, or the purchase of a second home. mation and most dogs can be taken home that day. Adopted dogs will receive a coupon for a free health exam from the veterinary center and free month of Frontline flea prevention along with other dog necessities. The center is located at 200 Bishop Drive at Norris Canyon Road in San Ramon.

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Aquatic Center committee asks Alamo recreation for help

Second pool at San Ramon “There is no doubt the school meet the needs of the community,” said. About 10 percent of students Committee. Valley High School needs a pool, it’s who should fund Dewar said, pointing out that the at the high school are involved in Dewar said he and Bjorkman, it that’s the question,” said member current pool is too small and shal- water sports and all students use planned to illustrate the need for would be shared by all Tom Matthews. low to efficiently accommodate the pool for physical education, he the pool by showing how nearby Tom Dewar and Craig Bjorkman aquatic sports teams. added. communities with pools have ben- by Natalie O’Neill of the Danville Aquatic Center The funds from R-7A, a commit- Still, some members of R-7A efited from aquatic centers in the Steering Committee gave a per- tee that holds an annual income of were skeptical, stating that with past. efore Alamo Parks and suasive presentation to the R-7A about $600,000 per year, would be little opportunity for community “We’ll have to show them that Recreation Committee helps Parks and Recreation Committee acquired over five years. use, there is no way to be sure they roll back the top at 4:30 in the B fund an aquatic center at San last week, detailing why it should “It would be the only year-round a new pool is in demand in the morning and that people are using Ramon Valley High School, mem- contribute $300,000 to a new pool pool in the area,” Dewar said. Alamo area. it until 10 at night,” he said. bers said they will need to believe in Danville, a project targeted for Forty-seven percent of students “How can we deduce that a pool The project cost is estimated it will benefit the greater Alamo 2008. who attend SRVHS live in Alamo will even be used by the commu- at $2.4 million, and the Steering community—not just high school “The pool barely meets needs and are part of families who support nity?” said Marie-Jeanne Parsons aquatic teams. for the school, it can’t possibly R-7A through their taxes, Dewar of the Alamo Parks and Recreation ➤ Continued on page 8 Traffic lights get Growing donations further backup Hair stylist Denise Jennings measures the hair Systems can take over during power outage she cut from Wisti Quenneville of by Jordan M. Doronila roads; and San Ramon Valley Tribez Salon in Danville while giving Boulevard and Danville Livery her a short style inspired by Priscilla ack-up batteries will help Sycamore Square. Presley. Quenneville, also a stylist, has light the way next time a The batteries will provide signals spent the last two years growing out B blackout hits Danville. with power for two to four hours, Town staff has purchased six Shakerin said. Staff members have her hair for a good cause. After reading additional battery backup systems surmised this would be enough time about Alopecia, an auto immune dis- to power traffic lights if they go out for overall power to be restored. ease that causes hair loss in children, during outages. The batteries are If traffic lights go out complete- she felt compelled to donate her hair part of a town-wide plan to provide ly, drivers must follow state rules to Locks of Love. The nonprofit signals at busy intersections with of a road with a four-way stop, she emergency energy, said Nazanin said. group provides fine quality hair- Shakerin, town traffic engineer. Over the course of the last three pieces to sick, disadvantaged “It makes things safer for us,” years, 17 intersections in Danville children to help them feel Shakerin said. have been equipped with battery strong and beautiful despite “It behooves us from a traffic and backup systems over the course of their health. Quenneville has driver safety point of view,” added the last three years. Town Manager Joe Calabrigo. “This has allowed the inter- managed to get six of her The Town Council approved sections to function fully during clients to participate with $71,000 to purchase the backup bat- scheduled as well as unscheduled her and she hopes it will teries, which are part of Danville’s power outages such as construc- catch on with the rest of the Capital Improvement Projects. Staff tion repairs, traffic accidents, pole town. “Through Christmas, if will spend approximately $27,000 knockdowns and any unforeseen for the equipment and $15,000 for circumstances causing a power out- anyone wants to donate their the installation from the money age,” Shakerin wrote in a memo to hair, I will cut it for free,” she allocated by the Council, Shakerin the Town Finance Committee. said. To donate hair, it must be said. The rest of the money will The Town has purchased the bat- return to the General Fund. teries from Livermore-based equip-

over 10 inches long; it can be NATALIE O’NEILL color treated but should be in The batteries will be installed at ment company J A M Services. major intersections such as Camino Maintenance workers from good condition. Call 200-9863. Tassajara and Old Blackhawk Road; Contra Costa County will install Sycamore Valley and Morninghome the battery equipment. ■ Don’t just stand for something—run for it Danville woman finishes half-marathon for Leukemia & Lymphoma by Cheri Eplin patients and their families. Tommy lous work of science profession- lived only long enough to plan als. Despite this good news, leu- o honor a loved one. To sup- his own memorial service, com- kemia causes more deaths than port a survivor. To inspire plete with cheerleaders, speeches any other cancer among children T others. Those are just a few and music provided by the middle under age 20. It also affects adults reasons I joined the Leukemia school band. He had a lot in com- as does the other group of blood & Lymphoma Society’s Team in mon with “Karen,” the designated cancers the society supports, such Training (TNT) program. honoree for our team; they were as lymphoma, which is divid- After my childhood friend both athletic, vivacious and in mid- ed into two major categories: Tommy Fitzmaurice died from leu- dle school. The only difference is Hodgkins lymphoma and all other kemia, it was easy to support an Karen lived to be a healthy young lymphomas, non-Hodgkins lym- organization whose mission was to adult. phoma, or cancers that originate raise funds to find cures for leuke- The survival rate for children in the lymphatic system. mia, lymphoma and myeloma, and with leukemia has tripled since the The sun is rising as Cheri Eplin heads out of the financial district Sunday morning at the to improve the quality of life for late 1970s, thanks to the miracu- ➤ Continued on page 9 Nike Women’s Marathon to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Danville Weekly • October 27, 2006 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Deputy Fire Chief ANNIVERSARY Suter to retire Alamo resident leaving fire district after 32 years by Jordan M. Doronila him and his sister a Deputy Fire Chief Chris Suter hard time will miss his family of firefighters because of when he retires this winter. their British SALE Suter, 52, an Alamo resident, accents. will leave his post as a deputy fire “They October 21-31 chief with the San Ramon Valley unmercifully Fire Protection District on Dec. 15. made fun He has been with the district for 32 of us,” he years, and he said it was time to said. “They leave. were pretty “I’m retiring because I have 32 mean to my years in the fire department,” he Deputy Fire Chief sister.” said. “It’s kind of that time. I love Chris Suter “It’s a the job. It’s not feasible to stay new coun- Ultimate Executive Chair much longer.” try,” he added. “It’s hard to fit in.” Assistant Chief of Operations In 1970, Suter’s family relocated Mike Sylvia and Battalion Chief to the Bay Area and moved to Bert Byers are also retiring. Danville, Suter said. During Suter’s tenure, he helped “It was much easier in California,” build the district’s communication he said. “People were just nicer. It center and radio infrastructure, as is a melting pot with people from well as ordering more data equip- all over the world. It’s much more ment. He also headed a squad that tolerant in California.” helped out in Mississippi after After graduating from high Hurricane Katrina ruined the area. school, Suter became a volunteer And Suter oversaw a team that firefighter around 1974 because retrieved several victims from the he was good friends with Mike Cyprus structure collapse on I-880 Sylvia, whose father was an elect- Human Touch Massage Chair in Oakland after the 1989 Loma ed director for the Fire District. Prieta Earthquake. Sylvia is also retiring at this Additionally, the fire station was time. built in Dougherty Valley and sev- Suter became a fulltime fireman eral other fire stations were remod- for the district in 1976. eled during his time. Eventually, he worked his way XTEN Ferrari Chair Suter said he really enjoyed his up from being a firefighter to being job as deputy fire chief. a deputy fire chief in 1988. “I’m going to miss it,” he said. Suter said he enjoys films that “It’s hard to walk away from it. I’m depict firemen at their jobs; how- going to continue being a volunteer ever, many films are unrealistic, he for the district.” noted. He said he was going to continue He recalled a scene in the film being a communications coordina- “Ladder 49” where fire officials Zero Gravity Recliner tor. left a fellow fireman in a building Suter was born in Kent County because there was no way he could in Great Britain in 1954. His father get out. Suter said in reality there worked for Bechtel Corp., an was no way a fireman would leave American company, and relocated a comrade to die. the family to Connecticut. “It’s like a big family,” Suter Suter said when he moved to the said. “There’s no way that would U.S., students in Connecticut gave happen.” ■

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Danville Weekly • October 27, 2006 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT Tools for Lasting Y projects quietly Love proceeding We do the best we can Theater, Alamo facility are on track for construction with the tools we have. Sometimes, we just by Dolores Fox Ciardelli The 30-year-old Willows Theatre need new tools! Company of Concord will be mov- For a routine checkup, an occasional tune-up, or a major Mt. Diablo Region YMCA plans ing to the theater upon its comple- overhaul, choose a professional that has unique tools to help for the performing arts center on El tion. Bringing a theater group in Cerro Boulevard at La Gonda are from another community may help you reveal or recover Lasting Love. moving ahead as well as those for with raising funds, Erwin said. “ Forever Together” its new facility on a 12-acre site in “We are partnering with Willows, Alamo. working jointly to select fundrais- Mark J. Stone, CMP, CPC, CHT Fundraising to complete the ers,” he said. Marriage & Relationship Counselor inside of the theater and to build Fundraising for the new Alamo 925-736-9700 Blackhawk the Alamo facility are two differ- facility off Danville Boulevard ent entities, said Mike Erwin, Mt. is going full steam ahead, said Diablo Region YMCA chief execu- Erwin. tive officer. “We’ve received our entitlements “With the performing arts center and right now are going through the we are currently working on obtain- permitting process on the proper- ing a group to come in and conduct ty,” he said. “All our work with the a feasibility study,” he said. county is done.... The applications The study should be completed are submitted and pending.” at the beginning of the new year. He said the construction work The outside of the theater is com- may begin in the spring. pleted and shares a building with “The first thing will be road the Mt. Diablo Financial Center. improvements and the bridge,” he The YMCA took over the theater said. project after its original developer The bridge will span San Ramon William McCann faced criminal Creek to lead from Danville charges, and the office building and Boulevard to the site at Lewis 299-seat theater shell were sold to Lane. The location backs up to Hap the Tan Group in 2001. Magee Ranch Park but will have no The YMCA first did a market vehicle access from there. analysis to make sure the theater was “What we have planned initially something the community wanted. is the indoor-outdoor pool, the main “The answer to that was a building, the community room, and resounding ‘yes,’” Erwin said. “It’s the main wellness facilities,” Erwin an attraction that is needed and said. wanted within the community.” The Alamo YMCA project is Secondly, the Y looked at the estimated at $9.1 million. design of the facility and deter- The fundraising campaign is mined it would meet the needs of currently targeting major donors, the community. The cost estimation foundations and corporations. The to complete the theater project is public portion of the campaign will around $5.5 million. follow. ■

and that the community can use Pool that pool for recreation. ➤ “But it won’t be a competitive Continued from page 5 pool,” Bjorkman said, stating that adult swim teams and water polo Committee has received $1.4 mil- players won’t be able to use it for lion so far. Independent contributors their needs. have donated $630,000 including Taking into account the $250,000 $100,000 from Round Hill Swim that was allocated to Monte Vista Club; the Town of Danville has High School for an Aquatic Center committed $750,000; and the San by R-7A, and considering the new Ramon Valley Unified School parking lot the school built this District has promised restroom summer, many parents and students facilities. feel SRVHS has been under funded “It provides fun and exercise for in comparison. people of all ages,” Dewar said. While school board members say The project would not be a reno- parking is a challenge at SRVHS, vation of the old pool; it would be considering it is land locked, the the construction of a second pool. school has provided space for the The new pool would be open to new aquatic center. LUNCH . DINNER people in the community for lap “Monte Vista has received swimming, aquatic aerobics, swim- $250,000 for their pool and ming lessons, and other recreation- SRVHS has received nothing,” said Open Thanksgiving Day al activities. Located along the Iron Craig Bjorkman of the Steering Hidden in a corner Horse Trail, it would be in a safe, Committee. 1 pm - 7 pm central location for Alamo and No motions were made on the of San Ramon, this gem Danville residents, Dewar said. subject and discussion was stopped of a restaurant is garnering Special 3-course Menu Including Aquatic exercise is a recreational short, due to time restraints. It will Diestel Free Range Turkey with All activity in which everyone from be continued at the next R-7A rave reviews for their fresh seniors to toddlers can participate, he Parks and Recreation meeting on the Fixings and a Choice of Esin’s said. Currently the pool at SRVHS Nov. 25. and rustic cuisine. is occupied by teams from morn- Steve Mick, chairman of R-7A Special Desserts ing until late evening. This allows said he is looking to hear from the no time for anyone but students to community on the subject. Visit Adults $38.99 use it during the school year. An alamore.org for more information 925.314.0974 additional pool would provide more or contact Mick at stevemick.r7a@ Children $13.99 space and time for community use. comcast.net. 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Other R-7A members pointed “This needs some further mold- San Ramon Call Now for Reservations! out that the YMCA in Alamo will ing, thinking about and reviewing,” have a pool when it is completed said Mick. ■ Page 8 • October 27, 2006 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT The Cat In The Hat A 4’ bronze sculpture by Leo Rijn honoring the legacy of Dr. Seuss Reception Saturday, November 4th 5pm to 8pm Exhibit Dates: Oct. 27th to Nov. 12th

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Fall festival musings

uring my two-hour shift at the Danville Fall Crafts D Festival on Sunday, I didn’t sell one item although I met a lot of nice people. I almost bought a Danville mug myself, and a Danville hat. I’ve purchased them in the past—they’re perfect gifts for people unfortunate enough to be moving away. I was helping out at the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce booth. While my half of the booth Simple Elegance was selling the Danville goodies Hot dog! Casey enjoys the Fall Crafts as well as handing out downtown Festival with owners Teresa and Steve Danville maps and other literature, Schacher. the other half was selling beer, wine and water, staffed by Tim wont to do. Wine and beer could Argenti of Allied Waste and Carlo only be consumed in an area next 215 Alamo Plaza, Alamo DiMarco of Farmers Insurance. to the Chamber booth. Otherwise (Next to Yellow Wood Coffee & Tea) They were doing a much better it would have been pleasant to business at that end—must have wander from booth to booth check- been the warm weather. ing out the art, sipping wine and 925.314.9917 It was one of those perfect enjoying the music. I’m not sure autumn days that make me under- why wine and beer were banned a www.thecolorsage.com stand why people around here few years back—maybe the town say this is their favorite season. lumped the daytime event together Personally I could never fully with the more raucous car enthu- enjoy a season that is the precursor siasts at Hot August Nights. On to the time of year where I get up the other hand, I know some folks in the dark, leave work in the dark, don’t think alcohol belongs at the and each night shiver as I ask my family gathering at all. husband: Shouldn’t we get double- paned windows? Although I am somewhat looking forward to this Classical guitar NEED winter because we bought a comfy new chair that sits in front of the music added FURNITURE ? fireplace, woolen throw tastefully to the ambience, OPEN TO THE Shop our fabulous to-the trade-only furniture arranged over one arm, just wait- and accessory showrooms to find the latest ing for the cold weather—and me. not interfering with PUBLIC FOR styles for every room of the house. Anyway, back to the festival. conversation as rock ONE DAY Although I missed the costume ONLY parade Saturday, even on Sunday music is wont to do. cute kids in costumes got a jump on their trick-or-treating as many of the stores and booths handed After my duty at the Chamber out candy. We had candy as well booth was finished, I wandered SAMPLE SALE as orange bags to collect it for down to School Street to see this those entering the festival down year’s scarecrows. I also checked San Francisco Mart our street. A dachshund named out the many wonderful booths Casey stopped by our booth to with their paintings, photographs, WHOLESALE HOME say hello—sporting a long bun on sculptures, ceramics, pottery, hats, FURNISHINGS CENTER each of his sides and a curly line of hand-painted clothing, wooden mustard down his back. Made me toys, jewelry, handbags. There is hungry. always something new. This year Sharing my duties was Sonya it seemed to be mirrors in deco- Seyler, a volunteer for the Museum rated frames. It was a nice event, of the San Ramon Valley. She with something for everyone, and “teaches” classes at the Tassajara even the weather was made to One-Room School Program, which order. Cute kids and dogs were out every third-grader in the district in force—bulldogs, greyhounds, attends in the spring. Sonya really little boutique pooches and every- was a teacher for 10 years in New thing in between. SATURDAY York before life brought her to I’ve a bit of reverse buyer’s Reno and to a different career and remorse that I didn’t buy Danville November 4 eventually here. We also worked mugs for my kids for their with Virgina Duan from Smith Christmas stockings, something 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Barney, and Charlotte Mills and to remind them of home and per- Robin Sell from the Chamber. haps subliminally plant the mes- I especially liked the music sage: “Life is good in Danville. SAN FRANCISCO MART the $6 admission at the festival. At least while I Move back.” And one of the hats 1355 MARKET STREET Save $1 off was there, classical guitarist Tom would be nice for me to wear (between 9th & 10th streets) Duarte added to the ambience, the for tennis. Luckily these items SAN FRANCISCO • 94103 with this ad* exquisite strains gliding peacefully are for sale all year round at the (415) 552-2311 For more information, call (415) 552-2311 or visit www.sfmart.com Visit www.sfmart.com for more $1 off coupons. through the air but not interfering Chamber offices at Town and WWW.SFMART.COM DAN * One discount per coupon. Children under 12 are free. with conversation as rock music is Country Shopping Center. ■ Danville Weekly • October 27, 2006 • Page 11 Tired of Overcrowded Gyms? We Offer an Exclusive One-on-One Personal Training Facility Perspective Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS • STRENGTH & POWER DEVELOPMENT of Danville, Blackhawk, • LIFESTYLE & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Diablo and Alamo • BOXING FITNESS WORKOUTS • CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS PUBLISHER EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY • SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING Gina Channell-Allen • PERSONAL DEFENSE TRAINING EDITORIAL Editor Nov. 7 election offers Barry E. Anderson, Fitness Director Dolores Fox Ciardelli NSCA Certified Strength and Staff Reporters chance for change Conditioning Specialist Jordan M. Doronila Natalie O’Neill Measure L: County growth B.A. Degree from Harvard University ACE Certified Personal Trainer Sports Writer Measure L would extend the term of the Urban Limit Line from Rachel McMurdie 2010 to 2026; require voter approval to expand the line by more than Contributors 30 acres; and adopt a new Urban Limit Line map. Measure L is an 925-867-3488 Cheri Eplin extension of Measure J, approved by voters in 2004, which required a Geoff Gillette boundary beyond which no large-scale development would be allowed 3120-D Crow Canyon Road B. Lynn Goodwin in order for the county to receive a share of a half-cent sales tax. HealthandFitnessPlus.net Beverly Lane Proposition 1A: Transportation funding protection Jacqui Love Marshall Katharine O’Hara Protects transportation funding for traffic congestion relief projects, Christina Straw safety improvements, and local streets and roads. Requires the sales tax on gasoline be spent on transportation projects and services or ART & PRODUCTION repaid by the state within three years if used in any other way, which Art Director/ is only permissible in cases of dire emergency. Operations Manager Proposition 1B: Transportation congestion bond Shannon Corey General obligation bond to provide $19.9 billion for highway, pub- Assistant Design Director Ben Ho lic transit and transportation related projects to relieve congestion and Designers improve safety and security of the transportation system. Steve Bruzenak Proposition 1C: Housing bond Trina Cannon James Greenfield General obligation bond will provide $2.85 billion, about half of Jason Lind which would continue state funding for affordable housing programs, offer down-payment assistance and other housing-related grants. ADVERTISING Proposition 1D: School bond Advertising Manager Provides $10.4 billion for capital improvements and new construc- Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores tion for all levels of California public education institutions with Advertising special allotments for vocational training. Account Executives Terry Bertolini Proposition 1E: Flood prevention Susan Sterling Provides $4.1 billion to rebuild and maintain levees and protect Classified Advertising homes and prevent loss of life from flood-related disasters, including Susan Thomas levee failures. BUSINESS Proposition 83: Sex offenders Office Manager #ELEBRATETHE(OLIDAYSAT#AMPODI"OCCE
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR YOUR TURN Running for Fire District Disappointed The Danville Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on Directors president, an experienced in endorsement issues of local interest. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday for that week’s edi- Dear Editor: firefighter and paramedic with the tion; please limit letters to 250 words, and provide your name, street I want to introduce myself to the city of Millbrae, is also a clear Dear Editor: voters of the San Ramon Valley. choice to be elected. Her incum- The recent endorsement of Robert address and daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to edit My name is Matt Stamey and I am a bency plus her gender, maintaining Storer over Mike Shimansky by the contributions for length and style and for factual errors known to us. candidate for Director, San Ramon that balance on the Board, likewise Danville Weekly was very disap- LETTERS: Mail or hand deliver to Danville Weekly, Valley Fire Protection District, on make her an obvious choice. pointing to me, and poorly evalu- 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, the Nov. 7 ballot. Neither other two candidates come ated by my favorite local paper. Danville, CA 94526 Danville has been my home for remotely close to the qualifications Shimansky’s experience, integrity, the past 19 years. I am an expe- of the two of us. Check the League dedication, loyalty to ones com- Fax: (925) 837-2278 rienced executive, retired from of Women Voters Smart Voter sites, munity, and personal and profes- E-mail: [email protected] a Fortune 1000 corporation. My which all of us have completed, for sional accomplishments cannot be bachelor’s degree in business man- further confirmation. replaced by Mr. Storer’s youth and agement was earned from Arizona Ralph Hoffmann, Danville inexperience (sound familiar?). ing him to discuss our concerns missioner will prove invaluable in State University. Currently I serve I believe Mr. Storer would be a with various town issues and he this important time of Danville’s on the board of directors of a pri- College Board contest very formidable candidate some has been informative and impartial. expansion and growing challenges. vate corporation. Dear Editor: time in the future, but up against As parents of young children, we Finally, Robert is the only candi- My goals for the Fire District are Mark Twain might have been Vice Mayor Mike Shimansky appreciate that he has raised three date who brings fresh passion and to meet and exceed the service lev- extreme when he said, “In the first or Mayor Karen Stepper at this children in district schools and con- enthusiasm to the position of Town els expected by our community, a place, God made idiots. That was time, he would be a very poor tinues to be actively involved in Council and is willing to work hard balanced budget, managed growth for practice. Then he made school choice. Have we forgotten that it community activities. We are also to make Danville an even better and a policy of fiscal responsibil- boards.” One has to wonder. was Mike Shimansky who flew to impressed that his work includes place to live. Please do yourself ity. Years ago, when I attended New Orleans to help the victims regional committees such as the and your neighbor a favor and vote By attending the Fire Board Diablo Valley College, I was for- of Hurricane Katrina as he repre- Bay Area Air Quality Management for Robert Storer for the Danville meetings for the last one-and-a- tunate to attend a vibrant, well-run sented Danville and America in District, the Solid Waste Authority Town Council. half years, I have gained a working college. The colleges had one mis- a time of national crisis? Let us and Transit Authority. Community Laura and Jim Rossiter, knowledge of the District. Due to sion: meeting the needs of stu- also not forget just how key Mike involvement is his full time job and Danville the fact that one of the incumbents dents. Highly qualified faculty ran was to the creation and develop- we are all the better for it. has chosen to end his service, my schools that reflected this commit- ment of the All Wars Memorial During Mr. Shimansky’s tenure, Save Mountain Diablo knowledge will best fill the gap the ment. Enrollment was high. The that will stand for generations to Danville has become financially says No on 90 departing director will leave. schools were well funded. come. Review the record, weigh solvent, built a new library and My purpose is to serve responsi- Contrast this with current condi- the choices, then vote Shimansky community center, added parks and Dear Editor: bly and with integrity the residents tions. Enrollment is sharply down. and Stepper! I believe both Karen artificial turf fields. With a track Save Mount Diablo and I are of Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Approximately 50 percent of class- and Mike have earned the right to record like this, we don’t see how supporting Prop. 84, the State Diablo, Blackhawk, Morgan es are taught by full time instruc- sit on the Town Council and not be we cannot have a man like Mike Resources bond that will allow Territory and Tassajara Valley. tors (the state mandates 75 percent defeated by some poorly weighed Shimansky continue as our council more land preservation; and Matt Stamey, Danville of classes be taught by full time endorsement. member. Contra Costa County’s Measure faculty). The district has been in a David Miller, Danville We also find it impressive that L, which will extend the County Fire District election fiscal crisis for years, was threat- this man continues to get re-elected Urban Limit Line to local cities. Dear Editor: ened with oversight by the State Vote for Storer on a low budget campaign. His But the most important item on the The election of the four candi- Chancellor, and morale is low. Dear Editor: belief in fiscal responsibility car- November ballot is Prop. 90, which dates for two positions for Director, Over the last dozen years the As neighbors and friends of the ries into his personal actions and we oppose. San Ramon Valley Fire Protection College Board shifted control of Storer family, we will be voting shows us that obviously many of Proponents would have you District Board, has barely surfaced education from faculty on local for Robert Storer on Nov. 7. We Danville’s citizens believe that the believe that Prop. 90 is just about in any print medium, weekly or campuses to administrators in believe that Robert will bring to success of his actions are much eminent domain reform but that’s a daily. The logic of whom to vote Martinez. Departments such as the Town Council the energy, integ- more significant and visible versus deceptive phrase designed to pique for is very obvious, when one English, mathematics and history, rity, willingness and fresh perspec- a flashy and expensive campaign. the curiosity and interest of voters. thinks about it. which had been run by faculty tive that is needed on the council Mike Shimansky is truly com- Hidden in Prop. 90 are far-reaching Any Board of Directors strives to deans at little cost to the college, to keep Danville moving forward. mitted to the continued betterment provisions that would allow virtu- have a varied pertinent skill set for are now run by six-figure salaried Robert’s commitment to the needs of Danville; we hope that the citi- ally anyone to sue over virtually most effectiveness. bureaucrats who have no contact of the teens, seniors and veter- zens of Danville join us in voting any new law, simply by claiming To elect two firefighters to the with students and little or no back- ans of this town should be a first to re-elect him. a new law has caused “significant Board, who would only have a ground in their curriculum. priority for everyone concerned. Michael & Bridgit Pelley, economic loss” to their property. minority vote, is simply redun- Over-worked faculty no longer Robert’s involvement in the com- Danville For example: Under Prop. 90, a dant. With an MS in chemical has resources to run programs that munity includes two terms on the landowner could sue seeking com- engineering, post-graduate work in recruit and retain students. Each Planning Commission, three terms Storer well qualified pensation if a county restricts devel- the management sciences, a career student enrolled returns $4,700 in as the advisor to the Transportation Dear Editor: opment to 500 homes for traffic or behind me in petroleum refining revenue from the state. As enroll- Authority, Heritage Resource On Nov. 7 we will be exercis- environmental concerns when the and petrochemicals encompass- ment and thus income plummeted, Commissioner, member of the Tri ing our right to vote by endors- landowner is seeking approval for ing all of the firefighting experi- administration costs soared. Yet Valley Housing Opportunity, 12- ing Robert Storer for the Danville 750 homes. The city and its tax- ence that goes with it, training the Board continued its disastrous year member of the Sheriff’s Office Town Council. It is rare, indeed, payers could be forced to pay for in Conflict Dispute Resolution, policy of cutting classes and full- of Emergency Services, just to list to have the opportunity to support the value of the land as though the Leadership Contra Costa, and vol- time faculty positions. Regardless a few, all while being a business someone running for public office remaining 250 homes were built. unteer experience in patient con- of the outcome Nov. 7, I urge the owner for the last 23 years. This who is so well qualified and rightly A coalition of more than 200 tact areas at John Muir Medical community to become engaged and shows his commitment to Danville motivated to serve his constituents diverse groups has come togeth- Center, Walnut Creek, and a insist this stop. The colleges are too and the community he has called and make a difference in the com- er to oppose this harmful mea- volunteer of STAND! Against important for us, the taxpayers that home for 21 years. munity where we live. Robert’s sure, including Save Mount Domestic Violence, I bring those fund them, and for the students our Yes, we will gladly vote for qualifications are too numerous to Diablo, the League of Woman highly applicable, yet currently district serves. Robert Storer on Nov. 7, and we mention, but let us point out just a Voters of California, California missing skill sets to the Board. Frank Quattro, Danville urge all of you to do the same for a few that make him the only great Small Business Association, The Jennifer Price, current Board of Candidate for College District better Danville. choice for Town Council. Nature Conservancy, California Mike and Christine Mahoney, Robert is the only candidate with Teachers Association, California Danville children in the Danville school sys- Professional Firefighters, the elections is similar to that in use tem and playing youth sports in California NAACP, League Editorial in Maine and Arizona, where it Shimansky is committed our community. He is also the of California Homeowners, the ➤ Continued from page 12 has lowered overall campaign Dear Editor: only candidate who is unanimously California Chamber of Commerce, spending, freed candidates from “Mike Shimansky has served on endorsed by the other three incum- and the California Labor Proposition 89: fundraising, and increased voter the Town Council since 1989; if bent Town Council members while Federation. Please take a few min- Campaign finance turnout. re-elected he would end up serv- the other two candidates running for utes to learn more about this mea- ing more than 20 years.” Mike re-election have not been endorsed sure at www.NoProp90.com. Mandates strict campaign con- Proposition 90: Shimansky has indeed served the by their peers. Robert’s experi- Seth Adams, Director of Land tribution and expenditure limits, Property rights town of Danville for close to 20 ence as a two-term planning com- Programs, Save Mount Diablo creates public financing of politi- Bars state and local govern- years, however we find it puzzling cal campaigns that meet certain ments from condemning or dam- that the Danville Weekly portrays it requirements, and contains tough aging private property to promote as a detriment. Code of ethics The Danville Weekly seeks to adhere to the highest level disclosure and enforcement pro- other private projects or uses. Mr. Shimansky embodies all that of ethical standards in journalism, including the Code of Ethics adopted Sept. 21, 1996, by the Society of Professional Journalists. To review the text of the visions. This “Clean Money” Also voids unpublished eminent our family loves about Danville. We Code, please visit our web site at www.DanvilleWeekly.com system of public financing of domain court decisions. ■ have felt comfortable in approach- Danville Weekly • October 27, 2006 • Page 13 Sports A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE Wolves ace hometown rivalry on volleyball court

After early Mustang lead, point lead for the majority of Game Two teams have traded wins within strokes of one Wolves finish with 3-0 for a 25-18 win. The final game went to the another. The Dons won the first round 202- Wolves also, 25-20. 205. Later in the season, the Mustangs took Amy Mulligan led the Wolves with 13 the win 232-234. by Rachel McMurdie kills and an ace. Teammate Carly Kenyon added 30 assists, two kills and three aces. Football an Ramon Valley girls took last week’s Begin, new to the starting line up, added 10 Faulty lights put the Wolves’ game on hold bragging rights to the hometown rival kills. Friday, but when the match-up continued S volleyball match-up held at Monte For Monte Vista, Gabby Cowden and Saturday, San Ramon Valley’s Steve Roberts Vista. After a back-and-forth Game One Jacqueline Cowden had 10 kills each. got a taste of the spotlight. With the score ended 26-24, the Wolves used the winning Teammate Michelle Angell added 14 digs. tied at 28, the kicker placed a 28-yard field momentum to finish out a 3-0 night. San Ramon Valley is 7-2, 5-2 EBAL after goal giving San Ramon Valley the final score The match-up win is the second for San a 2-3 loss to Granada last week. Monte Vista in the 31-28 standoff against Amador Valley Ramon Valley in as many years. is now 10-8, 3-4 EBAL after a 0-3 loss to (5-2, 1-2 EBAL). “We knew they were gunning for us,” said Foothill. The Mustangs took a 38-7 East Bay SRV Coach Tom Bauhs, “but we were gun- San Ramon and Monte Vista cap their Athletic League victory over Granada (2-5, ning for them, too.” seasons with a rematch Nov. 9. 0-3 EBAL) on Friday night. Junior quar- Monte Vista broke into Game One with a terback Drew McAllister completed 18 of 9-5 lead in the first few minutes of play as the RACHEL MCMURDIE Girls golf 19 attempts and raised his season total to Wolves were still feeling out their make-shift Mustangs (11-1) defeated San Ramon 1,659 passing yards. Ryan Whalen had eight lineup. SRV’s Lauren Claybaugh moved to Valley 209-275 at Crow Canyon Country catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns right side hitter, in for an injured Amanda Club last week on Thursday, capping their for the Mustangs (6-1, 3-1 EBAL) including Alamar, and Annie Begin was in for Allison regular season with a win and earning a a 73-yard touchdown that gave the Mustangs Cole, who is nursing a sprain. The Wolves San Ramon Valley’s Brianna Vandersloot sends first-place league tie with Amador Valley. a 14-0 lead. tied the game at 13 and were ahead by as Jordan Ontiveros and Jane Lee paced the down a spike during the Wolves 3-0 win over the Girls tennis many as 3 points before Monte Vista surged Mustangs. Mustangs with a 4-over-par 39. Teammate again. Trading kill for kill, it wasn’t until a Becky Miller shot a 43. The Wolves (4-8) Both Danville teams handed Amador final hit by SRV that they put the Mustangs ball) there was nothing more we could do but were led by Cait Pickavance’s 44. crushing 9-0 defeats in last week’s girls ten- away. give our best.” The SRV-Amador tiebreaker was decided nis matches. Tuesday, a re-organized Monte “We were really hoping for that last point,” Rallied by Game One, the Wolves got off at Oct. 23 championships at Deer Ridge Vista lineup found victory against a team that said Monte Vista’s Gabby Cowden. “But an 8-2 start while the Mustangs struggled Country Club. (Scores unavailable by press when (San Ramon Valley got control of the with passing. The Wolves hung to their 6- time). Over the course of the season the two ➤ Continued on page 15

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San Ramon Valley boys contin- Volleyball ued their undefeated reign over the ➤ Continued from page 14 pool with last week’s 22-5 win over Amador Valley. Sam Finlayson beat them earlier this season. Mia and Porter Kalbus each made four Giovenetti returned to the Monte goals for the Wolves. On the SRV Vista squad paired with Laura defense, Elliot Arthur and Justin Guier in No. 1 doubles for a 7-5, Gribble recorded seven saves each. 6-3 win over Kristina Krause and The SRV girls team also posted a Eliza Lanson. Joelle Luedeke, nor- win against Amador in a 11-2 bout. mally Monte Vista’s No. 2 singles, The Wolves (16-5, 8-1 EBAL) top teamed up with No. 2 doubles with scorers included Kelsey Comes Krissy Luecht for a 6-3, 6-4 win with five and Mindy Bacharach against Carolyn Sykes and Lauren with three. SRV keeper Katie Barraza. With the win, Monte Vista Schratz recorded five saves. ■ improved its EBAL record to 6-2. E-mail results and photos to On Thursday, winning every [email protected]. match in straight sets, San Ramon Valley took a 9-0 win against Amador to improve its EBAL PREP SCHEDULE record to 8-1. Katie Mulloy earned the win at the No. 1 singles spot for Friday, Oct. 27 San Ramon Valley, beating Alex Football Bliekast 6-2, 6-0, while Melissa Monte Vista at Livermore, 7 p.m. Hirsch had a decisive 6-1, 6-1 win San Ramon Valley vs. Cal High, 7 p.m. over Mariah Bryant at No. 2 sin- gles. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Water polo Girls Tennis San Ramon Valley vs. Monte Vista, Monte Vista boys were 2-0 in 3:45 p.m. the pool last week with wins over Girls Volleyball Granada and Livermore. Charlie Monte Vista at Granada, 6 p.m. Steffens, who ranks among the top scorers in EBAL, led the 16-10 San Ramon Valley vs. Amador, 6 p.m. charge against Granada on Tuesday Thursday, Nov. 2 with 11 goals. Mike Millstein, John Combs, Brian Snapp, Holden Girls Volleyball Malone and Andrew Ha added Monte Vista vs. Livermore, 6 p.m. scores as well for the Mustangs San Ramon Valley at Cal High, 6 p.m. (12-4, 9-1 EBAL). Later in the Friday, Nov. 3 week the boys played Livermore (4-5 EBAL) in a 15-3 washout- Football win. San Ramon Valley at Foothill, 7 p.m. To live here you must be aged to perfection. (62 years to be exact)

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ummage thr garage and blood-sucki of severed h Plastic o It’s in th where neighbors might Rnis rackets, tools and c began her small collec decorations 20 years ag hundreds of dollars la now covers the entire and lawn. The eerie house de talk of the town every among kids in search of “I’ve talked to the before,” a 10-year-old n as he and his friends p check out the house. Older kids whiz over 3-year-olds toddle up, mom. By now, Motta i tinuous flux of youngs up and down her front spook, even weeks befor “I can see it makes the remembering how muc ward to Halloween whe When night falls at th a strobe light begins t of thunder booms, ghou nous-looking butler ta mummy’s eyes follow v Screams and squeals ca throughout the quiet n that are more out of jo than actual fear. It’s a slightly strange p admits. The idea of wa seeking it out and takin one she doesn’t quite u all part of the Hallowee “People like it for the go on scary rides,” sh plays more into a kid’s i Neighbor Lisa Lang, w “Screams and squeals can house with her three ea sometimes stop by four They come over in their be heard echoing throughout and after school in the On her frequent trips to the quiet neighborhood.” she’s noticed that cars sl drive by, to get a good lo “I’ve met more neighbo ly does bring people toge Growing up in the R San Francisco, just block Park, Motta remembers dressing up with her sist Families in her neighb candy, but it was the living next door who ma an idyllic childhood me remembers sprinting up apartment every year in “They would always h The cial, I mean really spec for us,” she says. These days, people ar passing out homemade New York Times prin the early 1970s detailin which needles and razor in Halloween treats, eve While follow-ups in th Halloween that virtually all of the sc THERE'S NO TRICK—THIS HOUSE pranks by the children, Blade in the Apple: the of Urban Legends,” the s IS FULL OF SCARY TREATS the minds of apprehensiv But it’s people like M STORY AND PHOTOS suburban parents that, i BY NATALIE O’NEILL are “out to get” kids o house that most actually prefer

Page 16 • October 27, 2006 • Danville Weekly rough Linda Motta’s d you’ll find three ing bats and a pile heads. ones, that is. his storage space— keep skis and ten- coolers—that Motta ction of Halloween go. Two decades and ater, the ensemble front of her house Upscale Resale • New Items Daily ecorations are the Accepting Quality Furniture & Accessories • Free Preview October, especially f a good scare. Pick Up and Delivery Available e Halloween lady neighbor boy boasts, 10% Off Any Purchase pull up on bikes to (In-store items only – with coupon only) Offer Expires 11-30-06 by skateboard and hand-in-hand with Before night falls and the house comes alive, curious neighborhood kids pause on their bikes to stare is used to the con- at some of Linda Motta’s Halloween decorations. “This is the coolest house,” Sam Nostrant tells his Furniture Consignment sters who meander friends. Design 2 Convenient Locations steps hoping for a re the 31st. she notes the importance of safety and, of 2415 San Ramon Valley Boulevard 6891 Village Parkway em happy,” she says, course, the importance of good treats. (Next to JoAnn’s Fabrics & Bay Books) (Next to Post Office) San Ramon Dublin ch she looked for- “I only get the good stuff,” she says with 925.855.1177 925.829.1177 en she was young. a grin. “Chocolate.” he Motta residence, Since candy is, to most kids, the equiva- to flash, the sound lent of gold, she makes sure to stock up uls cackle, an omi- with six Costco-sized bags every year. lks and a six-foot “I let them take handfuls,” she says. visitors to the door. Motta, who spends a total of about two Elegant and Relaxing an be heard echoing weeks getting her decorations ready, has neighborhood, cries a tradition of setting them up Oct. 1 and Personalized Professional oy and exhilaration taking them down the day after Halloween. She shops at Spirit Stores, Boswell’s, and phenomenon, Motta has even hand made some of her decora- Nail Care anting to be scared, tions from old costumes. ng pleasure in it, is As Danville’s unofficial “Halloween understand. But it’s Lady,” she is the local authority on how en spirit, she says. trick or treating has changed over the e same reason they years. Aside from the safety issues that he says. “Only this have penetrated the media, she said she imagination.” sees a lot more fathers out trick or treating who was visiting the with their kids. Forty—or even 15—years ager kids, said they ago, it was almost entirely mothers out r times in one day. with their young ones. pajamas before bed Even costumes have changed, growing e autumn daylight. exceedingly more intricate in the last 20 the house, she said years. People spend much more time and low down when they money preparing their costumes than they ook. did when she first began her creepy collec- ors that way, it real- tion, she said. She recalls a day when only ether,” Lang says. the affluent could afford packaged, full Pleasant Hill location Richmond district of length costumes. ks from Golden Gate “I used to make my son’s tin man cos- s the excitement of tume out of aluminum foil,” she says. ter one night a year. “We’d put three boxes together. Now they borhood gave away are incredible.” older Asian couple On the big night, groups of kids, parents ade trick or treating and teenagers gather outside to chatter emory for her. She about their outfits, while flash photog- p the stairs to their raphy lights up the streets. 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Danville Weekly • October 27, 2006 • Page 17 Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY Stop, drop & roll

Danville ladies go bonkers for Bunco!

by Christina Straw

t’s a Tuesday night, and there’s more to savor than animated conversation. Before the ladies are ready for swindle. long, one can hardly hear over I some action. They gather The players are married the rowdiness and laughter. in the kitchen, pour them- women from Danville, Alamo Topics of conversation are selves a glass of wine, and and Blackhawk. Some of the everything from their kids greet each other with and updates on hellos and hugs. their husbands to Tonight’s game of home improvement choice? Bunco. “Sometimes getting out and great deals on Bunco, a pro- eBay. Kerri Gilbert, gressive dice game the door to come is tough, a tall brunette with that originated in a quick wit and one England, was intro- but once you’re here, you’re of the original play- duced to the United glad you came.” ers when the group

States in the 1880s formed six years CHRISTINA STRAW during the Gold Shannon Thompson ago, is soliciting Rush. In recent references to be a years, it has become Girl Scout leader popular with subur- for her daughter’s ban housewives. The object women work part time, others troop. Gina Flores (left) shares a story with hostess Katy Fairman. Visiting is an of the game is to roll certain are stay-at-home moms. An Janice Alamillo, co-chair important part of the girls night out. combinations while amass- hour before the game begins, of the Rowan Branch of ing points. Bunco is a social the ladies enjoy wine, cham- Children’s Hospital Oakland Prizes can be anything from playing this evening, a much game involving little skill, pagne, hors d’oeuvres and and another of the group’s gift cards to small trinkets needed night off is a good pure luck and an extensive set original players, shares stories and treats. thing. of rules. of recent vacations with her As they play (three tables “He’ll ask how I did in the “Bunco is fun from a social table. of four players) and the tables game,” Yvonne Mink said of aspect,” said Katy Fairman, “It’s great visiting with girl- rotate, there’s a natural pause her husband Jeff. “He thinks a married mother of two and friends. When your kids all in the game for five or so min- it’s a good outlet for me, being part-time communications start going to different schools, utes where the ladies catch out with friends.” manager who played hostess it gets harder and harder to see up with each other and enjoy As the night winds down for the night’s game. “It’s a each other,” Alamillo said. a sip of wine. As the game after three hours of play, the night away with women you The group usually meets progresses, the energy in the ladies are ready to call it a have a lot in common with.” once a month, rotating houses room elevates. night. Shannon Thompson Bunco, or as some peo- every time. “The most random things makes the last roll in her rota- ple might spell it, Bunko, is “One rule of Bunco is you come up at any moment. tion and sums up the evening. defined by the dictionary as CHRISTINA STRAW have to have good candy on Sometimes you’re literally cry- “Sometimes getting out the “a swindle in which a person your tables,” said hostess Katy ing-laughing,” Gilbert said. door to come is tough, but is cheated at gambling, per- Fairman. And where are the children once you’re here, you’re glad suaded to buy a nonexistent, At most Bunco games, when mom is gone? They’re you came.” unsalable, or worthless object, Katy Fairman (right) welcomes Lori players receive some kind of home with dad or out getting Find more information on or otherwise victimized.” For Salamida to her home for a night small gift for first, second pizza with other players’ hus- Bunco at www.buncogame. these women playing tonight, of Bunco. and third place for most wins. bands and kids. For the women com/brules.shtml ■ Page 18 • October 27, 2006 • Danville Weekly The 411 Lost BY KATHARINE O’HARA Me? A dangerous game Here ost parents are well aware result of self-asphyxiation. of the dangers of drugs and Though many times it is done I Am! M alcohol for their teenagers alone, the choking game is also a but kids are looking to engage in new popular source of entertainment dangerous behaviors under the nose within group settings, whether it Manicures & Pedicures with Sheri of unsuspecting parents. 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Danville Weekly • October 27, 2006 • Page 19 AT THE MOVIES

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75-Acre Campus OF NOTE Transportation and Running, a 20-year charity that sorts, washes and ships the shoes Financial Aid Available to various developing countries. The next collection date is Nov. 4 at Shadow Cliffs for the EBAL championships in Pleasanton. The goal is to collect 1,000 pairs. One World Running, formerly Shoes for Africa, was started in ‘Boomerang’ is best 1986 after sports journalist Mike ",5%!'!6%#,5" Sandrock returned from a coaching Willard Carmel of Danville and racing trip to Cameroon and ±ALTACOCINAMEXICANA² received the Best of Show award saw that many of the local runners at the third San Ramon Arts Walk ran barefoot. and Festival last month for his They’re Back!...Chiles En Nogada... sculpture “Boomerang,” a large Monte Vista High news wall sculpture. Twenty adults were Seventeen students from Monte Week-End Seasonal Specialty! recognized for high quality work Vista High School have been in 10 categories by the San Ramon named Commended Students in the Arts Foundation. Winners received 2007 National Merit Scholarship cash prizes and a gift from AT&T, Program: Emily Anciaux, John a major underwriter of the event. Appel, Jonathan Chien, Christine Danner, Armand Domalewski, Turkey giveaway Alexa Egeck, Nicholas Elya, Azzulina, a European and Liane Fang, Andrew Finch, Mediterranean-focused home fur- Meredith House, Andrew Jones, nishing and accessories retailer in David Makieve, Chelsea Snyder, Danville Livery, will donate 500 tur- Benjamin Theriault, Ian Whitfield, keys to the needy in Contra Costa Jasminia Xie and Constance Yee. County in time for the Thanksgiving Commended Students placed among holiday, using Safeway gift certifi- the top 5 percent of more than 1.4 cates. Nonprofit groups, churches million students who entered the and individuals are eligible for the 2007 competition by taking the turkey giveaway, and should e-mail 2005 Preliminary SAT/National [email protected], or telephone Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. 820-5900 to submit a request. In The speech and debate program addition, Azzulina owner Susan Saul at Monte Vista, under the direc- will use 10 percent of sales from Oct. tion of David Matley, achieved 300 18-Nov. 18 to supply additional tur- degrees or more last year placing 3 Best of Award keys. She will promote the event at a it in the top 1 percent of National Categories Holiday Open House on Oct. 28-29. Forensic League chapters nation- “I am fortunate to have a growing wide and qualifying it for the business in Contra Costa County National Forensic League Societe’ and want to give back to my com- De 300. The National Forensic Casual Lunches • Fine Dining munity,” said Saul. League commended Matley for Award Winning Margaritas • 200+ Tequilas his energy and commitment to a Pretty sneaky large program which reaches out Three hundred pairs of sneak- to provide forensic opportunities -AIN3TREET„$OWNTOWN0LEASANTON ers were collected at the East Bay to a wide variety of students. The „WWWBLUEAGAVECLUBCOM Athletic League cross country meet attainment of 300 degrees is an Oct. 18 at Monte Vista High School, accomplishment that all members which will be shipped to One World of the MV squad can share. Page 22 • October 27, 2006 • Danville Weekly Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG • OBITUARIES • BIRTHS & WEDDINGS POLICE BULLETIN POLICE LOG The Danville Police Department made • Identity theft on Liahona Ln. at Man killed when SUV rolls Witnesses who heard and saw the accident the following information available. 10:30 a.m. Under the law, those charged with • Accident, property damage, on removed the two children from the SUV. Men offenses are considered innocent until Clydesdale Dr. and Diablo Rd. at A Danville man died in a car accident at La entered the car’s back rear window hatch door convicted. 1:16 p.m. Gonda Way on Saturday as he drove his Lexus SUV and unbuckled the two toddlers, police said, then Monday, Oct. 16 • Accident, property damage, on eastbound on El Cerro Boulevard. People who wit- handed them to a couple of women. • Drunk in public on Boone Ct. at Camino Ramon and Sycamore nessed the accident rescued his two little girls who “It’s good to hear that people are getting involved,” 9:26 a.m. Valley Rd. at 1:54 p.m. were in the car, said Danville police Officer Randy Ritter said. “A lot of times witnesses leave.” • Forgery of fraudulent documents on • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Del Ritter. He said seven witnesses helped out at the scene, Ambience Way at 10:13 a.m. Amigo Rd. and Las Barrancas Dr. at 6:41 p.m. Matthew Green, 33, drove his SUV straight on and an off-duty emergency medical technician pro- • Auto burglary on Railroad Ave. at the corner that veered left, at approximately 12:45 vided assistance, too. 10:22 a.m. • Battery on Swan Ct. at 6:53 p.m. p.m. His two daughters, ages 1 and 3, were strapped Fire department personnel performed CPR on • Misdemeanor driving under the influ- • Vandalism on Camino Ramon at into car seats in the back of the car. One daughter Green. He was taken to a hospital in Walnut Creek ence (DUI), arrest, on Diablo Rd. 7:05 p.m. was in a baby seat facing the rear; the other one and pronounced dead. and Hartz Ave. at 10:56 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20 faced forward. The car seats saved the children from being seri- • Accident, property damage, on • Littering on Diablo Rd. at 5:39 p.m. When Green drove straight, instead of turning left, ously injured in the crash, Ritter said. Camino Tassajara and Old Blackhawk Rd. at 12:10 p.m. • Petty theft from vehicle on Turrini Dr. his car hit a pole, a water valve and a boulder. The “It’s a good testimonial for car seats, without a at 6:59 a.m. vehicle became airborne at impact and barrel-rolled doubt,” Ritter said. • Accident, property damage, on Del Amigo Rd. at 2:27 p.m. • Petty theft from building on Love Ln. counterclockwise approximately 270 degrees. He said the police did not know why Green drove at 8:27 a.m. • Reckless driving on Lancelot Ct. The car landed on its passenger side at a business off course. and Richard Ln. at 4:16 p.m. • Vandalism on San Ramon Valley complex driveway, Ritter said. —Jordan M. Doronila Blvd. at 3:22 p.m. • Unwanted guest disturbance on Holbrook Dr. at 4:38 p.m. • Vandalism on Front St. and E. Prospect Ave. at 4:53 p.m. OBITUARIES • Accident, major injuries, on Camino Tassajara and Woodranch Dr. at • Drunk in public on El Capitan Dr. at Karla May Miller Curtis 5:30 p.m. 9:25 p.m. She is survived by her hus- shopping, reading, writing and • Petty theft on Weller Ln. at 645 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 Karla May Miller Curtis, 73, died band; six children: Richard (Ann) playing ping pong with her grand- • Unwanted guest disturbance on San • Promiscuous shooting on Mustang Oct. 14 at her home in Alamo. Mesa, Ariz.; Susan Hill (Elvin) children. She loved music and often Ramon Valley Blvd. at 10:11 p.m. Dr. at 2:08 a.m. She was born April 26, 1933, Antioch; Robert (Lisa) Alamo; would burst out with a show tune. Tuesday, Oct. 17 • Auto burglary on Tyrrel Ct. at 7:46 in Phoenix, Ariz., but spent nearly Michael (Allison) Concord; Scott She battled breast cancer for a.m. 65 years in Northern and Southern (Audrey) Portland, Ore.; Nancy seven years, taking time to counsel • Drunk in public on Love Ln. at 7:46 a.m. • Petty theft from vehicle on Mariposa California. She lived the last 33 Jacobs (Scott) Walnut Creek; a and support others as they also Ct. at 11:48 a.m. • Identity theft on San Ramon Valley years in the Alamo area with her sister, Linda Jones (Cliff); and 20 fought the disease. Blvd. at 1:09 p.m. • Vandalism on La Gonda Way at husband of 52 years, Vern Earl grandchildren. A memorial service She is survived by her husband 12:27 p.m. • Credit card fraud on Crow Canyon Curtis. was held Oct. 20 at the LDS Chapel Steven Sachs; seven children, Scott Rd. at 3:10 p.m. • Accident on El Cerro Blvd. and La Gonda Way at 12:44 p.m. She worked for more than 25 on Stone Valley Road. and Jennifer Sachs, Sandy and Carla • Possession of counterfeit bill on years at Gateway Acceptance Co., Sachs, Jami and John Spykerman, Blackstone Dr. at 6:51 p.m. • Accident, property damage, on a family business started with her and Zachary Sachs; her sister and Hartz Ave. and E. Linda Mesa Bobbi Lee Sachs Ave. at 1:53 p.m. husband in 1978. brother-in-law, Cindy and Jeffrey Wednesday, Oct. 18 • Littering on Diablo Rd. at 5:35 a.m. • Suspicious circumstances on She was a member of the Alamo Alamo resident Bobbi Lee Sachs Ullman; her brother, Randall Burg; Everett Dr. at 2:21 p.m. First Ward, the Church of Jesus had her family by her side when her sister and brother-in-law, Diane • Auto burglary on Turrini Cir. at 9:21 a.m. • Drunk in public on Hartz Ave. and Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she passed away at home Oct. 18 at and David Horwitz; four grandchil- W. Prospect Ave. at 2:42 p.m. • Auto burglary Turrini Cir. at 1:34 p.m. enjoyed serving others. She found the age of 61. dren; and many nieces and neph- • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on great pleasure in sewing, reading, She was born June 26, 1945, and ews. • Reckless driving on Camino Brookside Dr. at 3:29 p.m. Tassajara at 9:39 p.m. needlework, and attending con- enjoyed spending time and sharing A service was held Oct. 22 • Vandalism on Sky Terrace at 5:11 certs and musical theater. She also good food with family and friends. at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette. Thursday, Oct. 19 p.m. touched many lives as a pianist and Her many hobbies included being Donations be made to the charity • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on E. • Fight disturbance on Hartford Rd. at an organist. an entrepreneur, playing mahjong, of your choice. Prospect Ave. at 7:47 a.m. 9:13 p.m.

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Danville Weekly • October 27, 2006 • Page 23 Smog K ing Every two years... You just gotta’ do it. Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY $ OFF In & out in 20 20 minutes All Smogs Including: WEEKEND PREVIEW • DMV Renewal Art Auditions • Test Only Blackhawk Art Gallery Auditions for Handel’s Messiah • RV’s Blackhawk Art Gallery will host its Experienced soloists are being sought • Gross Poluters final show featuring sculptor Bill for auditions for Handel Festival Carmel, and painters Bill Paskewitz Community Sing of Messiah at 7 p.m., and Sandra Speights from now Thursday, Nov. 2. Bring resume to 3440-D until Oct. 31, at the gallery, 3628 the audition. For an appointment, call

Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Call Dean at 552-7851. ALAIN PINEL REALTORS Pleasanton San Ramon 736-5640. 925-846-SMOG 925-820-5665 Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 Author Visits Rakestraw Books Authors Rakestraw Books will host a number of authors throughout the month of November including: Michael Lewis, Last Chance to Get Ideas author of “Blind Side: Evolution of a Only two more weeks until Sunset Magazine and Popular Mechanics Game,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2; John Green at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. Magazine’s “House of Innovation Idea House” closes its doors to 3, Annie Barrows, author of “Ivy and the public. The house is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Sundays Bean And the Ghost That Had to Go,” from now until Nov. 12. Free parking and shuttle are available at the at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8; and Richard Ford, author of “The Lay of Sycamore Park & Ride lot. Cost is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors the Land,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. (Fridays only); children under 5 are free. Call (800) 786-7375. 9, at the bookstore, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville. Reservations are essen- tial. Call 837-7337. a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, at Rakestraw Impressions of Japan Books, 409 Railroad Avenue, Danville. Contra Costa Wind Symphony will >hIjidg^c\;V^a^c\Ndjg8]^aY4 Call 837-7337. perform “Impressions of Japan” at 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Dean Clubs Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Blackhawk Republican Women Concerts Tickets are $18 for general admis- >[ndjgX]^aY]VhWZZc^cijidg^c\egd\gVbh!l^i]eddggZhjaih! This club will host a luncheon with sion, $15 for seniors, and $12 for ]ZbVncZZY]Zael^i]aZVgc^c\]dlidaZVgcDjgegd\gVbh guest speaker Tom Del Beccaro, A Jazz Concert students. Call 943-7469 or visit www. President of the California Republican St. Timothy’s Concert Series pres- ccwindsymphony.org. VYYgZhhaZVgc^c\X]VaaZc\ZhgZaViZYidYnhaZm^V!VjY^idgn$k^hjVa Party’s County Chairman’s Association ents A Jazz Concert with The Altura Jupiter! egdXZhh^c\!bZbdgn!egdXZhh^c\heZZY!ad\^XVcYgZVhdc^c\VcY at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 13, Brothers from 4-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. Pacific Chamber Symphony presents at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 gZVY^c\ÉjZcXn#Jca^`Zijidg^c\hZgk^XZh!lZigV^ci]ZjcYZgan^c\ 12, at St. Timothy’s Church Parish “Jupiter!” in honoring of the 250th Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville. Cost Hall, 1550 Diablo Road, Danville. anniversary of Mozart’s birthday, at 8 WgV^ch`^aahZhhZci^Va[dghjXXZhh[jaa^k^c\VcYaZVgc^c\# is $16 and are required by calling Ms. General admission is $18, student and p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, at Lafayette- Lyons at 820-6452. seniors are $12. Call 837-4993, ext. Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Danville Area Cultural Alliance 15 or visit www.sainttimothysdanville. Drive, Lafayette. Tickets are $25 for >[ndjgX]^aY^hhigj\\a^c\ The Danville Area Cultural Alliance org. adults, $22 for seniors, $15 for stu- (DACA) will host a Salon with conver- An Evening of Piano Music with dents, $8 for children under 15 years ^chX]dda!lZXVc]Zae" sation on “What is Art?” and music Daniel Glover old. Call 931-3444. \jVgVciZZY at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, at Danville This concert will feature Schumann’s Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front Street. Fantasy in C, Opus 17, and Mozart- Seating is limited so bring a chair. Visit Liszt’s fantasy on Themes from www.danvilleareaculturalalliance.org. “Marriage of Figaro” at 7:30 p.m., Events ™Óx°Ón䰙£ää Julie’s Morning Book Club Saturday, Nov. 4, at First Presbyterian lll#^YZVaj#Xdb$eVXZ Church, Fifth Street, Livermore. Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month LVacji8gZZ`!EaZVhVcidc!;gZbdci Julie’s Morning Book Club is reading Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s Tickets are $25. Visit www.valleycon- Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center and “The Leopard” and will meet at 10:30 certchorale.org. Urgent Care will celebrate Adopt-a-

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Shelter-Dog Month from 11 a.m.-3 T-shirts will be provided to all partici- the Lindsay Dirkxx Brown Art Gallery, seventh annual Crab Fest and Sports p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at their cen- pants. To register, visit www.active.com San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Audition from 6 p.m.-midnight, Friday, ter, 2000 Bishop Drive, San Ramon. or www.savemountdiablo.org. or call Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Gallery Nov. 10, at the Marriot at Bishop Each dog that is adopted will receive Julie, 947-3535. hours are from 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Ranch, 2600 Bishop Ranch Drive, coupons for a free health exam and San Ramon Wine and Dine Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., San Ramon. Tickets are $95, attire is free Frontline flea prevention. Call 866- Experience Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday. Call casual. Proceeds will benefit the foun- 8387. San Ramon Chamber of Commerce 594-1625. dation. Call 556-2525 or visit www. Annual Harvest Festival will host the 18th annual Wine and biletnikoff.org. Creekside Community Church will host Dine Experience from 5-8 p.m., Everything But The Moon its annual Harvest Festival from 4-7 Thursday, Nov. 9, at San Ramon Rummage Sale p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, at the church, Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive. Cost is Fundraisers Alamo Women’s Club will host a 1350 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Admission $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Call Rummage Sale that will benefit schol- is free. The day will include blue grass 242-0600. Animal Lover’s Boutique arships and charitable organizations in Valley Humane Society will host music, line dancing, BBQ, face painting Street Smarts Skate Nights the Contra Costa area from 9 a.m.-4 and more! Call 820-9031 or visit www. the Seventh annual Animal Lover’s p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, and from 9 City of San Ramon and Golden Skate Boutique from Nov. 9-11, at 4510 creeksidechurch.com. present Street Smarts Skate Nights a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Entrada Court, Pleasanton. This hours the clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd., Autumn Tour of Alamo Cemetery from 6:30-9 p.m., the third Wednesday are from 4-9 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.- Museum of the San Ramon Valley of the month, at Golden Skate, 2701 Alamo. They are also accepting tax 6 p.m., Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., deductible donations from 9 a.m.-3 presents its annual Autumn Tour of Hooper Drive, San Ramon. Admission Saturday. This event will benefit the the Alamo Cemetery starting at 1 is $8 including skates, $4 for in-line p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, at the club- Valley Humane Society. Call 426-8656 house. Call 820-6985. p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Alamo- skates and parents skate for free. Nov. or visit www.valleyhumanesociety.org. Lafayette Cemetery, 3285 Mt. Diablo 15 skate night will feature “Holiday Hats Off American Red T-Shirt 10K Blvd. The tour is free, but donations are Safety.” Call 820-2520 or 973-2655. Annual Holiday Home Tour Run/5K Walk Danville-Alamo Branch of American always welcomed. Call 837-3750. Tree of Lights Ceremonies Come and run with Sparky George to Association of University Women pres- raise awareness and money for Hats Off Breakfast With Santa Hospice of Contra Costa presents their ents its second annual Holiday Home Job’s Daughters will host their 13th 20th annual Tree of Lights ceremonies Tour from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday- annual Breakfast with Santa from at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, at Blackhawk Saturday, Dec. 1-2. Tickets are $25 by 7:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, at Road and Blackhawk Drive; 5 p.m., Nov. 25, $30 thereafter. Proceeds will Danville Grange Hall, 743 Diablo Road. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Danville Livery benefit Local Scholarships and Tech Cost is $6.50 per person, including in front of Pleasant Thoughts, 510 Trek science camps. Call 820-6158. breakfast. The day will include break- Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville fast, meet-and-greet with Santa, bake and at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, at Artful Living Home Tour sale and holiday boutique. Call Mari at Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, 828-9522. Blvd. Symbolic lights can be purchased Inc. presents the “Artful Living Home Tour” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday- Children’s Fall Fest for $20. Call 887-5678 or visit www. hospicecc.org. Saturday, Nov. 3-4, starting at Holy Town of Danville will host the Children’s Shepherd Lutheran Church, 433 Fall Fest from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. Moraga Way, Orinda. The tour will 27, at Danville Community Center, 420 Bistro feature five distinctive homes in Orinda. Front St. Preregistration is $5 for resi- Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at dents, $6 for non-residents. The day Exhibits the door. Call 962-1776 or visit www. will include arts, crafts, face painting jloeb.org. and more! Danville Police Department Indian Life of the Valley Comfort Food will also host an hour of free Halloween Come and experience “Indian Life- Charlotte Wood BASH! activies from 3-4 p.m. Call 314-3477. First People of the Valley” from now Charlotte Wood Middle School will host until Nov. 15, at the Museum of the “BASH!” (Building Academic Success Served in a Lighting of the Old Oak Tree San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., Happily!) at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. Danville Chamber of Commerce will Danville. The exhibit will feature artifacts 3, at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 host the Lighting of the Old Oak Tree and reproductions reflecting the lives Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville. The Family Friendly Atmosphere from 5:15-8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 24, of Indians in the San Ramon Valley. night will include a live auction and din- on Diablo Road. The lighting cememo- Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, ner. Cost is $75. There will also be a ny will start at 6:15 p.m. The magic will 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 837-3750 or visit silent auction from Oct. 18-27, at www. Why Cook At Home? continue with music, entertainment and www.museumsrv.org. cwbash.com. Call Beth at 855-7454. refreshments. 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Alamo Winter Wonderland host its annual Holiday Boutique from Thrift Shop Promotions Alamo Merchant and Professional • Swedish/Deep Tissue 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, Assistance League of Diablo Valley Assocation will host the Alamo Winter • Aromatherapy at Iron Horse Middle School, 12601 presents its primary fundraiser from Wonderland, Oak Tree Lighting Event 90 Minute Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon. Proceeds Oct. 31-Nov. 28, at Way Side Inn Thrift and Sheriff’s Toy Drive at 6 p.m., • Reiki Treatment will benefit IHMC’s Caring Fund. For Shop and Costume Rental, 3521 Sunday, Dec. 3, at Andrew H. Young Massage information, call Mary at 964-0585. Golden Gate Way, Lafayette. The sale Park, next to Oak Tree Plaza in down- • Stress Reduction/Relaxation will include Thanksgiving and Christmas town Alamo. Warm winter beverages for only $65 Holiday Boutique will be served. 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Living (RCJL) in Danville provides sented by the professionals from the “Why Fathers Matter.” Advance tickets 4, at the trail at Love Lane behind assisted living, Alzheimer’s and skilled Princeton Review from 6-7:30 p.m., are $15 for singles, $20 for couples; Political Notes San Ramon Valley High School, 140 nursing care in a community our resi- Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Danville Library, tickets at the door are $20 for singles, Political Forums Love Lane, Danville. Preregistration dents call home. Volunteers play a key 400 Front St. Call 837-4889 to reserve $30 for couples. Call (510) 569-1200. Contra Costa County voters will have is required; call 937-3044 or e-mail role at RCJL and opportunities are your spot. The Power of Pay-Per-Click a chance to see a series of moderated [email protected]. availabe for students and adults. For YMCA Sports Programs East Bay I.T. Group presents “The round table discussions about politi- Lindsay Wildlife Museum information, call Volunteer Coordinator San Ramon Valley YMCA will host Power of Pay-Per-Click” from 6:30- cal issues in the upcoming election. The museum will host a volunteer Irma at 964-2098. many different in-door sports during 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, at San Measure L (urban limit line) will be class to provide information about the Valley Children’s Museum Needs the winter season for children in pre- Ramon Dublin Water Services District discussed at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, on ways people can help in the work of Volunteers school through fifth grade including Board Room, 7051 Dublin Blvd. Cost Channel 26 and Danville Town Council the museum and wildlife from 3-4:30 If you are interested in working with floor hockey, flag football and indoor is $20 for members; $25 for guests; candidates will discuss issues at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4. Call 935-1978, kids, Valley Children’s Museum is soccer beginning Nov. 11-12. For add $10 at the door. Call 736-5808. p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31 and at 2:30 ext. 413. looking for you! For information about information, call 886-4718 or visit p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, on Comcast Make a Difference volunteer opportunities, call 461-6574, www.mdrymca.org. Channel 27 and Astound Channel 26. Reutlinger Community for Jewish 3 # or e-mail Linda@valleychildrens- Literary museum.org. Lectures/ Events Seniors Prime Time Facing Changes to Your Workshops Author of ‘Shattered Air’ Join this club for a nondenomina- Friends of the Danville Library will tional gathering of “seasoned citizens” Health Insurance? Historic Lecture Series host author Bob Madgic at 1 p.m., from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, at the San Ramon Historic Foundation and Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the library, Mt. Community Presbyterian Church, San Ramon Valley Library Foundation Diablo Room, 400 Front St., Danville. All 222 W. 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(Cal-SCAN) Email: [email protected] San Ramon, 4BR/2.5BA San Ramon, 4BR/2BA Page 30 • October 27, 2006 • Danville Weekly Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS SALES AT A GLANCE This week’s data represents homes sold during September 2006 Danville Alamo Diablo Walnut Creek Total sales reported: Total sales reported: 6 Total sales reported: 1 Total sales reported: OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND 21 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: 16 Lowest sale reported: $1,000,000 $2,025,000 Lowest sale reported: $566,000 Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: $277,500 To list your home in the Danville Weekly Open Home Guide, Highest sale reported: $3,100,000 $2,025,000 Highest sale reported: $2,680,000 Average sales report- Average sales report- $2,075,000 please email: [email protected] Average sales report- ed: $1,624,167 ed: $2,025,000 Average sales report- ed: $1,138,429 ed: $702,094 Alamo 5216 Blackhawk Dr. $1,595,000 HOME SALES Sun 1-4 Re/Max 699-9099 Source: California REsource 3 Bedrooms 250 Tim Ct. $1,629,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Better Homes 389-0618 Danville 725 Las Barrancas Drive $1,060,000 266 Stone Valley Wy. $1,249,000 Meese Trust to M. Reid for 17 Volterra Court National 260 Tim Ct. $1,695,000 243 Ashley Circle Ballard $900,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 Sun 1-4 Intero 977-8965 Trust to A. Arakawa for Residential to P. & M. $589,000 124 Lawnview Circle J. Demacarty for $1,093,000 4 Bedrooms 129 Windover Dr. $1,699,000 Bingham to A. Ramirez for Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 562 Blackhawk Club Drive K. $600,000 402 West Camino Arroyo 155 Wilson Rd. $1,249,000 11 Jillian Wy. $1,789,000 Huang to M. & P. Greening for Mcavoy Trust to M. & F. Sun 1-4 Intero 368-8667 $1,260,000 1357 Lawrence Road A. Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 818-4078 Fattahi to I. Yazdanpanah for Poyzner for $635,000 2694 Roundhill Dr. $1,469,000 1124 Blue Spur Circle A. & $2,680,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 683-7084 1157 River Rock Ln. $869,000 D. Kalliaras to D. Magno for Alamo Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4049 205 Nanterre Street KB 28 Edinburgh Pl. $1,495,000 $1,299,000 40 Camino Monte Sol CMS 1102 River Rock Ln. $899,950 Homes to J. Tran for $912,500 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 828 Camino Amigo D. & E. Group to M. & S. Todd for Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4049 Shaw to S. & S. Grenn for 3421 Quail Walk Court J. 46 Vista Ln. $1,649,000 $3,100,000 1097 River Rock Ln. $929,000 $1,499,000 & L. Kalajian to P. Nelson for Sun 1:30-4 Intero 672-2499 2029 Danville Boulevard S. Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4107 3642 Deer Trail Drive Harrit $2,250,000 Rad to M. Hazratizadeh for 5 Bedrooms 4178 Rockcreek Dr. $949,000 Trust to K. & M. Rocklage for 551 Rolling Hills Lane R. & Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 314-2414 $1,799,000 I. Barels to W. & C. Onesta for $1,000,000 430 Via Del Rey $3,350,000 73 Edgegate Court J. & D. $730,000 2837 Miranda Avenue Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 577 La Gonda Wy $950,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4125 Button to M. & K. Reginato for 157 Rubicon Circle J. Mcguire Trust to A. & L. Kazemi $970,000 Watson-Bird to Watson Trust for $1,970,000 389 Squirrel Ridge Wy. $995,000 for $566,000 Blackhawk Sun 1-4 Intero 833-1822 872 El Quanito Court R. 2419 Roundhill Drive C. & N. Mariella to T. Cates for 1990 South Forest Hill Place & J. Cox to Dunlap Trust for 900 El Capitan $997,000 $1,200,000 M. Nelson to C. Wray for 3 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Intero 683-7709 $1,235,000 2243 Genoa Street Lennar $649,000 3048 Live Oak Ct. $1,100,000 21 Ocho Rios Pl. $999,000 Homes to R. & S. Jenkins for 211 Town and Country Drive 2480 Roundhill Drive J. Sun 1-4 Intero 648-7482 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 791-2513 $1,103,000 Security Investment Group to & N. Saba to Falk Trust for $1,015,000 11 Deer Meadow Ct. $1,239,000 620 Glasgow Circle B. & Shaheen Trust for $1,237,500 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 736-4155 5 Bedrooms E. Hobby to M. Mitchell for 141 Turrini Court M. & D. 1 Tanglewood Lane D. & T. 118 Kingswood Cir. $925,000 400 Coventry Pl. $1,162,000 $875,000 Tomasco to G. & C. Howard for Merrill to R. Beil for $1,425,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 736-4155 Sun 1-4 Intero 984-3992 126 Bormio Ct. $1,355,000 4 Bedrooms Sun 12-3 Intero 984-1945 3551 Deer Crest Dr. $1,399,000 151 Golden Hills Ct. $1,479,000 Sun 1:30-4 Intero 510-612-8008 Sat 1-4 Empire 217-3108 PRISTINE CONDITIONS INSIDE AND OUT 34 Magnolia Pl. $1,995,000 112 Laurelwood Dr. $2,049,950 Sun 1-4 Intero 683-9799 Sun 1-4 Intero 977-8965 3354 Deer Hollow Dr. $2,100,000 246 Stetson Dr. $895,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 683-0488 Sat 1-4:30 Prudential CA 314-2414 132 Blackhawk Club Ct. $2,595,000 152 Blackstone Dr. $955,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 683-0488 Sat 1-4 Intero 984-1945 1390 Brookside Dr. $999,000 Danville Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 736-1666 2 Bedrooms San Ramon 2198 Shosshone Cir. $649,500 Sun 1-4 Empire 984-1787 2 Bedrooms 9085 Alcosta Blvd., #415 $349,500 3 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Empire 984-1787 619 Contada Cir. $1,025,000 1171 San Ramon Valley Blvd. $469,950 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4134 Sat/Sun 1-4 Remax 323-2800 663 Sheri Ln. $1,180,000 813 Joree Ln. $579,000 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-5076 Sat 1-3 Intero 997-5120 4 Danville Oak Pl. $599,000 950 Springview Cir. $635,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4134 Sun 1:30-4:30 Empire 217-3112 154 Lawnview Cir. $599,550 Sun 1-4 Better Homes 389-0618 3 Bedrooms Open Sunday 1-4 2138 Myrtle Beach Ln. $739,950 2504 Fountainhead Dr. $468,888 Sun 1-4 Intero 648-5345 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 785-9373 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home near Blackhawk. Desirable Portola Gate Ranch. 42 Casablanca St. $759,000 1113 Nancy Ln. $599,950 Generous room sizes, comfortable amenities. Central air, vacuum system, Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4072 Sun 1-4 Realty World 336-1558 alarm, separate laundry room. Formal dining, kitchen with breakfast nook, 56 Summer Hill Ct. $760,000 100 Amaryllis Cir. $664,500 separate family room. Back yard offers an ample patio and privacy. Auto Sun 1-4 Pacific Union 963-3959 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel RE 819-2747 1148 River Rock Ln. $777,000 153 Enchanted Wy. $673,000 sprinklers front & back. The Homeowner Association maintains the lush front Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4075 Sat 1-4 Prudential CA 876-6575 landscaping. Offered at $859,000 717 Glasgow Cir. $789,000 775 Winterside Cir. $719,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 997-0842 Sun 1:30-4:30 Intero 855-4110 4 Hardy Ct. $928,750 4 Terraced Hills Cir. $719,880 Sun 1-4 Pacific Union 997-3966 Sun 1-4:30 Intero 997-0806 SERAFINO BIANCHI 4 Bedrooms 2540 Basswood Dr. $799,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4121 &THE BIANCHI TEAM 1024 Ocho Rios Dr. $1,099,000 3237 Montevideo Dr. $845,000 925.314.4880 Office Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 314-2428 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 831-3373 140 Soda Pl. $1,100,000 PACIFIC UNION 925.487.1194 Cell Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4125 4 Bedrooms EAL STATE ROUP R E G 925.940.9546 Fax 1116 Blue Spur Cir. $1,169,000 152 Elisha Ln. $1,125,000 601 Sycamore Valley, Sun 2-5 Intero 855-4110 Sun 1:30-4 Intero 784-7000 Danville, CA 94526 [email protected] 112 Quinterra Ln. $1,249,950 604 Vine Hill Ln. $1,155,000 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 216-3006 Sun 1-4 Intero 833-1822

Danville Weekly • October 27, 2006 • Page 31 DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Magee Ranch Custom $2,499,000 Desirable Diablo Woods! $1,789,000 Not Your Typical Rancher! $1,649,950 On the “circle”, 5bd, 4.5ba, library w/cherry built-ins Great architectural design ,comfort and privacy. 4bd Reduced $50K. 4bd, 3ba custom built single level and bonus room. Extensive use of woodwork. An plus office, 3.5ba, 3-car garage, quality custom paint w/brick exterior. Very open and bright floor plan. entertainer’s delight w/pebble-tech pool & spa. throughout. Gorgeous garden w/ pool. Sunset Magazine award-winning backyard. Julie Whitmer 925.997.5120 Elias Mouawad 925.818.4078 Brad Gothberg 925.977.8965

DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Great Location in Magee Ranch! $1,450,000 Motivated Sellers – Bring All Offers $1,355,000 Spectacular Single Story in Greenbrook $1,139,000 4bd, 3.5ba, 1bd/1ba on lower level w/separate entry. Desirable Hidden Valley, surrounded by open space! Gorgeous 4bd, 2.5ba. Stunning remodeled granite/ Open kitchen/family room area overlooks the gor- 5bd, 3.5ba, Italian design, gourmet kitchen, 20’ ceil- cherry/stainless kitchen. Hardwood floors, crown geous backyard. Backs to open space. ings, light and bright. molding. Professionally landscaped yard. Dave Bauer 925.855.4040 Peggy Kissinger 925.984.1945 Loray Hawkins 925.855.4060

DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Room to Roam $1,099,000 Fabulous Leander Hill $1,049,950 Looking For Something Special? $1,025,000 Wonderful 6bd w/huge loft, 3ba, steps to Danville Spacious family home w/good size rooms. 4bd, 3ba, This may be it! Beautifully updated, lushly landscaped. Station pool and greenbelts. Stunning cherry/gran- 4-car garage(4th bay tandem w/drive-thru). Huge, 3bd, 2ba single story in the heart of Diablo West. ite/stainless kitchen. Newer HVAC. flat yard w/grass, pool, spa, English garden. Backyard pool/oasis-you’ll feel like you’re on vacation. Loraine Ward 925.855.4123 Dennis Harvey & Ju Dee Bell 925.855.4022 Paul Harris 925.855.4134

Danville 15 Railroad Avenue 925.855.4000 Blackhawk 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Circle 925.648.5300

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