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Page 4ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ALAMO ● BLACKHAWK ● DANVILLE ● DIABLO School district looks to the future BY GEOFF GILLETTE He added that these next generation stu- The future is coming—and it has a hefty Tech update shows high cost of upgrades dents will place a high priority on com- price tag. munication and expect that everything will Technology Director Bruce Chmielesky re- Chmielesky broke the technology replace- strong proponent of 21st Century learning eventually move to mobile communications. cently gave an update to the San Ramon Val- ment plan down into five tiers: and the need for a higher level of technology “We need to talk to our customers,” he ley Unified School District board, reporting 1. Critical network infrastructure, instruc- in the classroom, said he wanted the school explained. that while the innovations heading toward tional labs, libraries board to get Chmielesky’s report because He said that a survey of 280,000 students students are amazing, there is still a question 2. Teacher laptop/desktop and printer even in a time of fiscal uncertainty it is neces- showed that they want an experience very of finding the dollars to get to that future. 3. Elementary school labs, special inter- sary to keep looking at that next step. different from what has been available in the “We have a lot of challenges facing us,” ventions/initiatives “I’m worried that in the sweeping avalanche past. Some of the things they are looking for Chmielesky explained. “We will need to 4. School clusters and single computers of the budget that we’ve lost site of the technol- are digital textbooks, earning college credit make some changes to our infrastructure in 5. District level administrative and sup- ogy. Even so, we’ve tried to stay the course,” for classes, and being able to take classes that order to be able to move ahead.” port computers Enoch stated. “We need a vision, even though are not offered locally. Challenges include bandwidth, connectivity, Currently, the estimated cost of replacing we don’t know where the dollars are.” As part of the technology upgrade, the communications, security and obsolescence. tiers 1-3 is around $1.6 million per year over Chmielesky said the changes they are seeing district is continuing to look at evolving the Much of the equipment in the district, serv- five years. Chmielesky said that if a bond mea- mean that classrooms are headed in a direction classroom to reflect these changes in technol- ers, switches and other gear, will need to be sure were used to cover the expense it would different from what has been seen before. ogy and the way in which the approach to replaced at some point due to age and the slow need to be around $14 million. At this time, no “Netgen students don’t read newspapers, teaching will need to adapt. erosion of their ability to service the higher end such bond measure is being considered. but like magazines. They will never own a “Schools haven’t changed, the world has,” computers that continue to emerge. District Superintendent Steve Enoch, a land line,” he said. said Chmielesky. N Danville budgeting to become pro-active State financial antics spur ‘hands-on’ approach
BY GEOFF GILLETTE He and Town Finance Man- As California continues to try ager Elizabeth Hudson meet on to clean up a budgetary mess that a weekly basis to examine the was years in the making, a frequent town’s revenues and expenditures, casualty of these efforts are the determining where they stand in cities. State funding to mandated relation to their projections and programs may be cut or reduced what, if any, corrections might and in some cases the state will go need to be made. ahead and take money right out of In addition, Calabrigo meets city coffers to help cover a multi- regularly with all of the town’s de- billion dollar deficit. partment heads in order This constant fluctua- to get a sense of what tion of funds is leading is happening in their cities like Danville to respective departments change their approach and get a heads-up on to budgeting and adopt any particular problems a more watchful stance that may be coming their over their bottom lines. way. Danville Town Manag- “When there are sig- er Joe Calabrigo referred nificant things to report to this new process as Joe Calabrigo along to the council, ei- “adaptive budgeting.” ther positive or negative, “In the past, we would spend I communicate that to them,” he COURTESY HUGGINS FAMILY a couple of months leading up said. Danville resident Evan Huggins displays the golf ball and the 5 wood he used to shoot an ace at Diablo Creek Golf Course. to the adoption of a budget by Specifically regarding finances, the beginning of June,” Calabri- though, Calabrigo said he is ex- go explained. “Then the council pecting that they will report more would come back and look at often during public meetings. where things stood mid-year. Any This is in order to have greater Move over, Tiger adjustments that needed to be transparency with the public. made were made, and then you “Given the economic condi- Danville 10-year-old shoots hole-in-one typically wouldn’t look at it again tions that everyone is dealing until you started the process for with, and in some cases strug- BY CHUCK HERRMANN Evan is not a professional golfer; Golf Digest reported on the odds the next fiscal year.” gling with, it’s incumbent on us to Evan Huggins approached the no, he is a 10-year-old in the fifth of such a shot in a 1999 issue: “One Calabrigo said that as they were present the information to them seventh hole at Diablo Creek Golf grade at Greenbrook Elementary insurance company puts a PGA wrapping up the budget for the new in such a way to let the commu- Course in Concord on June 30 with School in Danville. Tour pro’s chances at 1 in 3,756 fiscal year he suggested to the Town nity know. If we have to cut back a goal that was difficult but not He slugged the hole-in-one using and an amateur’s at 1 in 12,750.” Council that it may want to revisit on services, they (the public) will impossible. his 5 wood and all the skills he Evan is a skilled athlete in more the spending plan more often, in be able to see where these cuts are “I just wanted to hit a good shot has accumulated since he began than just golf. When not imperson- order to be ready to respond to any coming from,” Calabrigo stated. so I could maybe birdie the hole,” golfing at the young age of 3. He ating his idol Tiger Woods, he is a further “takes” by the state. Last month the town passed a said Evan, which means he was started honing his impressive skills goal-scoring forward in soccer or a “This has gone from being a very lean budget, made possible hoping to shoot 1 under par. because his grandparents got him dominating ace pitcher in baseball. matter you look at a couple of by a number of cost cutting moves, What Evan did instead is close to hooked. He plans to continue improv- times. I think this idea of approv- such as not filling vacant positions, miraculous. With one careful shot he This hole-in-one was “the cool- ing his golf game, with the goal of ing a financial plan once a year reducing travel expenditures, and launched his ball into the air on this est thing I’ve done in sports,” said maybe one day becoming a profes- and expecting it to be the same not giving pay increases. par 3 hole, only to see the ball roll Evan, who was golfing with his sional golfer. plan at the end of the year is a Property tax and sales tax rev- onto the green, and then disappear. 12-year-old brother Ryan on that With a hole-in-one at age 10, he fallacy at this time of economic enues continue to be a source of He had done it: made a hole-in-one. astonishing day. has a good start. N upheaval,” Calabrigo explained. See BUDGETING on Page 9 Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊU Page 5 GEOFF GILLETTE The Yau Kung Moon Lion Dance Troupe of San Francisco included a dragon and several lions in the Danville parade. The group has been named National Lion Dance Champions seven times.
Parade winners The Kiwanis of San Ramon Valley announced winners from its Danville Fourth of July Parade in 22 separate categories, chosen from the 120 entries this year. The theme of the parade was “Celebrating Our Youth,” and the grand mar- A festive Fourth shal was 300 children walking and riding bikes decorated in red, white and blue. The winners were awarded trophies at the regu- lar weekly noon Kiwanis luncheon Thursday, July 9, at Round Hill Country Club. Proceeds from the parade benefit nonprofit groups in the area. Animal, non-horse: Tassajara 4-H Club Antique auto: Forest Home Farms (tractors) Band: Danville Weekly (combined high school band) Bicycle: Little Rollers Church group: San Ramon Valley United Methodist (Char Wars Grill Team) Community service: East Bay Regional Park District Country Club: Cottage Jewel (County Swim Champions) Dance/theatrical: Yau Kung Moon CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM Band members from the four high schools—San Ramon Valley, Monte Vista, California and Fourth of July festivities bring out the red, white Family: Carol and Lance Pierovich Dougherty Valley—join together to form the award-winning Danville Weekly Marching Band. and blue togs as well as the fun hairstyles. Float: Super Franks Fun Adventure Horse: Western Haflinger Association Majorette: Skye Valley Pony Club Marching unit: Precision Drill Team Ministries Neighborhood/homeowner association: Sycamore Lawnmower Brigade Novelty-comic group: Devil Mountain Brigade Parade theme: East Bay Blue Star Mom’s Chapter 101 Retail business: Alamo ACE Hardware School spirit: SRVHS Cheerleaders Scout troop: Cub Pack 805 Service business: Down’s Syndrome Connection Special interest auto: Danville de Elegance (annual fundraiser to fight Parkinson’s disease) Sports team: Tri-Valley Quarter Midget Association (Little League of Nascar racing)
CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM See more parade photos The Sycamore Lawnmower Brigade is a crowd favorite and again took first place as the best entry under neighborhood/homeowner association. at www.DanvilleWeekly.com. Page 6ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly NEWS ./2#!, 7EIGHT ,OSS #ENTER Starman celebrated After Lose weight...and keep it off! s ! 6ARIETY OF (EALTHY $IET 0ROGRAMS s 3TAFFED BY 0ROFESSIONAL $OCTORS .URSES as an inspiration s ,UNCH %VENING 3ATURDAY !PPOINTMENT !VAILABLE s .ON -EDICATION 0ROGRAMS !VAILABLE Before ‘I love life and life loves me—everything is as it should be’ s ,ATEST &$! !PPROVED -EDICATIONS Shauntrell lost weight on our program and you can too! 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It was displayed at the cel- ated his own system,” recalled fel- Milligan Gallery in downtown Dan- www.GaylerConstruction.com ebration of his life. low artist Bill Carmel, who created ville. N Lic. #384275Since 1961 CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDER Montessori preschool moving to St. Isidore Planning Commission OKs 32-student program BY GEOFF GILLETTE ready crowded drop-off and pickup Plans for the installation of a schedule at St. Isidore. Staff explained Montessori preschool facility near that the hours of the Montessori St. Isidore Catholic School were school would be different from those approved recently by the Danville of St. Isidore School for a staggered Planning Commission. start to avoid added congestion. Starlight Montessori Preschool During the public hearing on the 3XUFKDVHRU/HDVHPurchase or Lease$1< Any 1HZ 9ROYRE\-XQHWKNew 2009 Volvo by July 31st, DQGHQMR\DZRUU\IUHHRZQHUVKLSH[SHULHQFHZLWKWKH2009 and enjoy a worry-free ownership experience with the went before the Planning Commis- issue a concern was raised by Robert sion requesting a land use permit White, a neighbor living near the %HVW,Q&ODVV&RYHUDJH3ODQ that would allow them to operate proposed preschool facility. As a stip- a school housing not more than 32 ulation of the permit, parents would BY GEOFF GILLETTE of loan disbursement, the bor- A new program through the rower have one year where they Small Business Administration don’t have to make any loan pay- may provide local business own- ments at all. They then have five ers with the capital they need years to pay off the principal to get through the next several only. months. Bangs said there are no set As of June 15, the SBA has been limits to how many loans can be accepting applications for funds made per geographic area, how- under Americans Recovery Capi- ever they are limiting the number tal (ARC). of loans a specific lender can SBA spokesman Steve Bangs make. Lenders are nationwide said it has a quarter billion dollars and through many institutions. nationwide that it will be disburs- Any person interested in seek- ing to applicants as a means of ing a loan should contact the helping them to survive the eco- bank their business is working nomic downturn. with to see if it is participating “What we’re doing,” Bangs in the project. If the bank is not said, “is providing them a means participating, then the person can of making payments on existing contact the SBA to find another debt obligations they have that local institution that is taking they may be having trouble fulfill- part. JANET PELLETIER ing right now because of financial Processing the loans can take The Balloon Samba ride now at the Alameda County Fair was purchased by Butler Amusements from Michael Jackson at hardships.” up to 30 days. Neverland in September. Danville Economic Develop- Bangs said that the ARC loans ment and Special Events Coor- are 100 percent guaranteed by the dinator Jill Bergman said that SBA and have no SBA fees associ- while the town is not participat- ated with them. ing directly in the ARC program, The program is set to end Sept. Michael Jackson ride a hit at County Fair it is holding information sessions 30, 2010. Bangs said it is possible for merchants, and the details of that it could either be renewed or Carnival owner tells about buying Balloon Samba Ride at Neverland the ARC program will be dissemi- made permanent by congress. nated to attendees. “It could end prior to the sun- BY JANET PELLETIER lions of fans around the world. everything. Applicants can receive up to set date if enough loans are made Michael Jackson’s Balloon Samba Butler said he first met the pop icon “He would go out of his way to $35,000, which they can use that it used up all the funds,” he ride for children is a big draw at years prior to that and has been to make people happy,” he added. solely for the purpose of making said. the Alameda County Fair in Pleas- Jackson’s sprawling Santa Barbara Aside from taking children on principal and interest payments “However if the funds are not anton, which runs through July County estate half a dozen times. his amusement rides, Jackson also on existing qualified loans. Bangs depleted by Dec. 31, 2009, it will 19. Butler Amusements, which has Neverland, built around the Peter encouraged them to watch movies explained that such a loan would continue on.” about 60 attractions at its carnival, Pan theme, is something Butler said in a custom-built 49-seat movie be a line of credit with a bank or The ARC loans are expected to bought the ride last year from Nev- you have to see to believe—a magi- theater. Butler said there were two other financial institution, a term be helpful to Danville merchants, erland. cal wonderland of sorts. enclosed areas with hospital beds loan or other debt incurred as a who are already getting some as- Earl “Butch” Butler said he pur- “He had a train and train station and oxygen tanks suited for chil- result of business. sistance from the town as part of chased five amusement rides in just like the one in Disneyland,” dren with illnesses. ARC loans are deferred pay- their own stimulus package ap- September from Michael Jackson, Butler said. “It’s the most gorgeous “He had a candy counter there ment loans. After the six months proved earlier this year. N whose recent death shocked mil- thing I’ve seen. It’s even better than and he would let the kids have Disneyland.” all the candy they wanted,” Butler Aside from the Balloon Samba, said. which mimics a hot air balloon Since Jackson’s death, it’s unclear ride, Butler also owns a ride from what will become of Neverland Neverland Ranch that’s currently Ranch, which was at one point in displayed at the Coney Island fair jeopardy of being sold and pos- in New York and three rides that sibly torn down, but Butler said he are being restored. hopes it will be preserved for the “I have a scooter bumper car public to see. of his that has his picture all over “This really needs to stay like it is,” it and on the cars; they have the he said. “It’s an amusement park and moon insignia with the little boy it could be a shrine. I saw it as a place sitting on the moon, built espe- people would want to come and see cially for him,” Butler said. “He had because it’s kind of a mystery spot. it enclosed and inside were mir- It’s gorgeous what he had done and rors, black lights and music. When the money he spent.” you’re in there, it’s like you’re in Butler, who lives in San Jose, another world.” started Butler Amusements 38 Serving the 580 and 680 Compassionate Care Since 1954 Butler said he’s getting ready to years ago with his father and he corridor communities put that ride up for sale on eBay. said it is now the largest show in with offices in Danville ■ Services include internal medicine, family medicine, Jackson was the consummate the West with more than 135 rides. and Pleasanton pediatrics, urology, radiology and laboratory; minor performer in every aspect of his life His peak time of the year is coming office-based procedures performed and always aimed to please, Butler up later this summer when he’ll said of his encounters with the have rides featured at three state Danville ■ Extended weekday hours and Saturday appointments singer. He remembers one time he fairs—California, Washington and 925-314-0260 are available was visiting when Jackson arranged Idaho. for one of his worker’s sons to meet The Balloon Samba is operat- ■ Languages spoken include Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu Pleasanton an idol. ing in the children’s section of the 925-462-7060 and Russian “He had a gate guard whose carnival rides and Butler said a sign Castro Valley ■ All major health insurance plans accepted as well as son told him Kobe Bryant was his has been put up to let visitors know 510-581-2559 traveler’s insurance and cash pay favorite player,” Butler said. “Well, it was an original to Neverland Michael gets on the phone, calls Ranch. Hayward up Kobe and the next day, he was The fair runs through July 19. 510-785-5000 bayvalleymedicalgroup.com 510-785-5000 there and he played basketball with For information, visit www.alameda- the kid and gave him a shirt and countyfair.com. N Page 8ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly NEWS tree, and the deer eat all the low ones. I’m told the squirrels help themselves too, although I’ve never seen it. I try to pick BUDGETING the ones in the middle, and they sure taste good. Continued from Page 5 DIABLO VIEWS Some people have more fruits and vege- concern, and Calabrigo said all of the signs BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI tables growing in their yards than they can point to a further dip before there is a recov- eat or give away. Anna Chan from Clayton, ery. the drying tables. I would play with my aka the Lemon Lady, has stepped in to “I don’t know whether we’re at the bottom Fresh fruit in cousin Shirley, who is two years younger. help. Anna is somewhat famous for taking of the curve or if we can expect to see it go Shirley and I would meander through the extra produce from private gardens and lower. From reading the Wall Street Journal the garden and what the orchards until we reached the train delivering it to places like the Monument and the research I’ve been doing I’m led to tracks. We’d step up onto the track and Crisis Center and the Food Bank. She has believe that California is lagging behind the to do with it walk carefully, one foot in front of the personally harvested or collected more rest of the country in the way this recession other, pretending to be tightrope walkers. than 6,000 pounds of local fruits and veg- is affecting us,” he said. his year I beat the deer and the When we heard the train coming we’d gies throughout the county. The moves they’ve made with the town birds to the apricots. Well, not all of jump aside and as the train whizzed by Anna now has local help, an Alamo financial plan and their goal of keeping T them but enough to eat my fill and we’d wave at the conductor and he’d wave woman named Mira Goetsch, who offered a closer eye on the state’s movements are make one pie. My tree isn’t terribly prolific, back. I don’t remember anyone ever once to collect surplus produce from her neigh- expected to help Danville stay above water but since I’m the only one in my family telling us, “Don’t get hit by the train.” It bors and deliver it. The two foodies ran until the situation improves. that’s crazy about apricot pies, I only bake would have made me nervous to let my into each other at Whole Foods Market in “We haven’t exhausted all the chips in our one a year and eat the other cots straight. If kids wander through an orchard by them- Walnut Creek and Anna began to tell Mira pile,” Calabrigo said, “in case the situation my crop is especially sparse, I supplement selves and play on train tracks but parents about growing gardens for the hungry. gets worse. That way we have something it with apricots from the farmers market had more faith in their kids back then. “Half an hour later, Mira, with a generous there to offset things.” N to make the pie, but I swear the ones from Although we lived in a neighborhood we spirit and glowing kindness, was inspired my tree are 10 times sweeter and juicier. always had apricot and peach trees in our to also help those less fortunate,” reported Maybe because they’re so fresh. back yard, and my mother made apricot jam Anna at thelemonlady.blogspot.com. “A few My family likes apricots, but I’m the only and pies each summer. Maybe that’s why I miles between us, she living in Alamo, and I one who loves them. Besides being delicious, love the pies so. When we first moved to in Clayton, didn’t hinder our ability to share PRESCHOOL apricots are low calorie and loaded with vita- our house off Livorna Road 28 years ago, my ideas and coordinate to help the greater Continued from Page 7 min A, which is good for your skin and hair. Uncle Frank planted an apricot tree in our hunger cause. Rather, it is wonderful that front of the building for pickup and drop-off?” Plus they’re a good source of fiber and are back yard, down the hill that is otherwise Mira lives a few towns away! She is willing he asked. “Anyone who’s really in a hurry isn’t full of potassium. I don’t mean to sound like mown weeds and a flagstone path. Then he to pick up produce from her neighbors and going to go to that back corner parking lot.” a spokeswoman for the apricot industry but stopped by every year and pruned it until we outreach in Southern Walnut Creek, Alamo, Lobianco responded that the number of trips I happen to love them and wish my family moved away for awhile. He died a couple of Danville, San Ramon.” per day would be around 40 since there were shared in my enthusiasm. Everyone does eat years ago at the age of 98. Mira has also delivered dozens of a number of children who are all-day students. at least one piece of pie when it’s fresh out Since Uncle Frank stopped ministering seedlings for donation to the Children’s She added that they are using the back instead of the oven—a la mode of course. But I was to it, the apricot tree hasn’t done so well Community Garden of Concord, and oth- of the front loop to avoid adding to the conges- raised to love apricots. but we don’t worry about it too much ers. If you want to make a fresh produce tion on La Gonda Way. My mother grew up on a fruit ranch because we don’t need a bigger crop just donation to Mira to be delivered to food Commissioners asked White what he felt in San Jose, where my grandfather raised for me. I enjoy seeing the apricots appear pantries, call her at 216-1145 or e-mail could be done to mitigate any impact that apricots, cherries and plums. My Uncle each spring then grow increasingly color- [email protected]. Maybe next year I’ll the preschool might have on him. “More Frank took over the ranch. When I was ful in the sunlight as I walk down the have surplus apricots. landscaping,” he replied. a little girl I spent many summer days path to enjoy watching my crop ripen. As Commissioners unanimously approved at the ranch with my mother and older the apricots turn golden, the birds begin Dolores Fox Ciardelli can be e-mailed at editor@ the preschool request. N sister there they “cut cots” to be laid on to peck away at those at the top of the DanvilleWeekly.com. Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊU Page 9 Perspective EDITORIALS, LETTERS, OPINIONS ABOUT ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY GUEST OPINION EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY BY GRACE SCHMIDT Danville with no authority, cannot fill. So, The cult of Danville Weekly Valley may if the County follows through with its recommendation, which t only takes a drive through downtown Danville on Fourth Serving the communities lose Regional institutions or interest groups of July Eve to realize the truth: Danville is a cult. Its Inde- of Alamo, Blackhawk, will likely fill the void? pendence Day parade has followers that get caught up in Diablo and Danville Planning Candidates are the County I and those developers who share the excitement of reserving their viewing space with a single- mindedness that is amazing to behold. PUBLISHER Commission the County’s need for new rev- Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 enues from new development. This fervor of residents is what made it a good place to open EDITORIAL here has been recent talk, Their newly enhanced power a newspaper. Every good cult deserves a mouthpiece. Some sparked by Contra Costa would extend to Alamo zoning, Editor people have complained on Town Square, our forum at www. Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 229 County, about an Alamo commercial development, resi- T DanvilleWeekly.com, that the laws about chairs are not enforced Staff Reporter MAC—a County-appointed dential lot sizes, and the County Municipal Advisory Council General Plan for Alamo. Also at and that people don’t play fair. Sitting at the perfect spot to Geoff Gillette, Ext. 234 of seven Alamo residents who risk would be roads in Alamo watch the parade is an emotionally charged issue. Editorial Assistant would advise the County about that offer opportunities for traffic Kiwanis of San Ramon Valley announced several times that Amory Gutierrez, Ext. 221 land use, roads, planning, parks mitigation, which is needed to Contributors chairs could not be left until 6 p.m. the night before the parade. Susan Astbury and beautification in Alamo. justify new development in other John A. Barry The MAC would be supported unincorporated areas. We ourselves observed that the rules were broken, with expensive chairs even being chained in place. People seem to have as much Don Colman by office staff of the District III Currently, the fate of the Beverly Lane County Supervisor, and all MAC Commission will be discussed fun reserving their places as they do watching the parade. Jacqui Love Marshall information and communications at a Board of Supervisors meet- When the crowds gather on the Fourth they are a friendly Chris Scott would go through that staff. The ing within weeks—no date is bunch, visiting and joking with their temporary parade “neigh- Franklin Utchen MAC, as an entity, would not be set so far. bors.” They go home even more enamored with their hometown Stan Wharton allowed to represent itself to any If Alamo residents want to ART & PRODUCTION organizations except County gov- keep the Regional Planning than they were before. It’s the cult of Danville. Art Director ernment and LAFCO. It would Commission, they need to send Rick Nobles, Ext. 117 have no authority. their message to the Board of Designers At the same time, there has Supervisors now—to the District Trina Cannon, Ext. 114 been little talk about the San 3 County Supervisor at 820- the evening of July 3, I knew I Lili Cao, Ext. 120 Ramon Valley Regional Planning 8683, or to all five supervisors would see canvas and plastic chairs Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 Commission—the existing, at the office of the Clerk of the LETTERS of every style, shape and variety. Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 120 County-appointed body of seven Board at 335-1900. Otherwise, That’s a sacred Danville tradition. ADVERTISING San Ramon Valley residents, the authority of the Commission Preserving trees Always before I had been a Advertising Sales Manager including three from Alamo, who will be ceded to the County spectator, letting families stand in Mary Hantos, Ext. 222 review land use and planning Planning Commission—seven Dear Editor: front of me so the kids could see. Account Executives applications and issues in the countywide residents, including I read with amusement Mayor This year was different. On the Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 232 unincorporated Valley. just two from the San Ramon Newell Arnerich’s comment in this morning of July 4, I marched in Barbara Lindsey, Ext. 226 Unlike the MAC, the Planning Valley, and none from Alamo. week’s paper (“It’s official: Coast the parade with a dozen or more Inside Sales Community has authority. It The County Commission, taking redwoods off protected list”) where members of the Danville-Alamo Karen Klein, Ext. 122 makes decisions about Alamo a more remote view, might well he said, “I think Danville has done AAUW, which advances equity for Real Estate Sales developments and subdivisions; support new development over an outstanding job of preserving our women and girls through advo- Nancy Taresh, Ext. 110 it makes the only legally required sustainable property values of open space, trees and natural beau- cacy, education and research. We Ad Services recommendation to the County existing development, and con- ty.” Didn’t he, along with the entire honored our Tech Trek campers Trina Cannon, Ext. 130 Board of Supervisors on re-zoning ceivably value regional traffic flow Town Council, encourage, endorse and celebrated the 40th anniver- BUSINESS and changes to the General Plan over the iconic, tree-canopied and approve the development of sary of our branch. Business Associate for Alamo; and it is legally obliged beauty of Danville Boulevard. both the Weber and Elworthy prop- At 8 a.m., we gathered around Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 to notice neighboring properties In its own self-interest, Alamo erties? Count the number of trees Dan and Pat De Rensis’ 1966 Circulation Director about development applications. It needs to be talking about the San they saved there. Seems to me the Mercedes and eventually made our Bob Lampkin, Ext. 41 is staffed by professional planners. Ramon Valley Regional Planning mayor has a short memory! way onto Danville Boulevard. The Front Office Coodinator Now the County has made a Commission, not just about the Jim Simpson chairs were now filled with cheer- Kathleen Martin, Ext. 124 recommendation to eliminate MAC. Danville ing, flag-waving, hotdog-eating HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY the San Ramon Valley Regional families. We gave out beads and Phone: (925) 837-8300 Planning Commission. But Grace Schmidt is a 24-year resident Parade from the inside candy and waved to those sitting Fax: (925) 837-2278 doing away with the Regional of Alamo, a former Congressional on rooftops. What a pleasure to E-mail: Commission and its inherent District 10 Field Representative, Dear Editor: walk through this colorful sea of [email protected] authority will create a power and was a candidate for Alamo When I drove from San Ramon Americana. Display Sales e-mail: void in Alamo that the MAC, Town Council. High to the Livery Mercantile on Seeing this parade from the [email protected] inside gave me a new perspec- Classifieds Sales e-mail: [email protected] tive on the families I’d let stand Circulation e-mail: circulation@ in front of me. I watched 30,000 DanvilleWeekly.com or more spectators with much Editorial e-mail: editor@ admiration as I marched behind DanvilleWeekly.com the AAUW banner. Multiple gen- erations of cheering faces made our broken economy, the war in The Danville Weekly is published Afghanistan, and the concerns every Friday by Embarcadero Media, 117 Town & Country Drive, Suite D, about global warming seem far Danville, CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. away. With so many towns can- Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, celing celebrations this year, it USPS 020407. feels good to live in a town where The Danville Weekly is mailed free upon request to homes and apart- sponsors keep this empowering ments in Pleasanton. Voluntary sub- tradition afloat. scriptions at $30 per year ($50 for two I hope you get a chance to years) are welcomefrom Pleasanton residents. Subscription rate for busi- march with one of the participating nesses and for residents of other com- groups. It will give you a new per- munities is $50 per year. spective on the people, the energy POSTMASTER: Send address changes and the spirit that makes this town to Danville Weekly, 117 Town & Country such a great place to live. Drive, Suite D, Danville, CA 94526. © 2009 by Embarcadero Media. All B. Lynn Goodwin rights reserved. Reproduction without Danville permission is strictly prohibited. Page 10ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Community Pulse ● Transitions good joke better than anyone. Lillian Curno He was predeceased by his wife POLICE BULLETIN OBITUARIES of 61 years, Mary Burke. He is sur- Lillian Curno, a resident of Dan- vived by his children Bob Burke of ville, died June 22 at the age of 91. Ralph Wallace Chase Alamo and Lorraine Burke Hood She was born July 11, 1917. She Police report spike in DUI arrests of Fairfax; five grandchildren and served as a pharmacist mate in the Ralph Wallace Chase, a resident of daughter-in-law Sharon Burke. U.S. Navy during WWII, stationed Whether it was summer vacation or an extended Fourth of Alamo, died July 1 at the age of 87. At his request, no services were at Treasure Island, then moved on July weekend, there were a number of drunken drivers out He was born Dec. 18, 1921, in held, but a Memorial Mass will to work for Eden Hospital in Castro on the streets last week. And a number of them landed in Southern California and attended be scheduled later in the summer. Valley for many years. She also had jail. Pasadena Junior College and USC. For those who wish to remember been a long time resident of San Danville Police Sgt. Kevin Daley said that of the 11 arrests He retired after 30 years at Law- him, his favorite charities were the Lorenzo. made in Danville over the course of last week, nine of them rence Livermore Lab. He was also Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and St. She was preceded in death by were for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. a 44-year member of Danville’s Mary’s College. her husband, Frank E. Curno. “That is a very high percentage,” Daley said. “We normally Community Presbyterian Church She is survived by her daughters, average around five a week, so we nearly doubled that.” where he was a deacon, elder and Josefina Barragan de Maureen Curno (Don) of Boulder, Daley said that from Jan. 1 to June 29, police have made 127 member of the choir. He was also Colo., Kathleen Brosnan of Hay- arrests for DUI. active as a commissioner of the San Santana ward, and Colleen Negi (Randy) of He noted that four of last week’s DUI arrests were made Francisco Presbytery. Josefina Barragan de Santana, a Danville; and five grandchildren. after the drivers were involved in an accident. He is survived by his wife of 55 resident of Danville, died June 19 A celebration of her life was held “When you’re at a solo vehicle accident you always look years, Dorothy, his two sons and at the age of 88. June 26 at St. Isidore Catholic Church for some sort of intoxication related cause. Especially at their wives and five grandchildren. She was born March 27, 1921. in Danville. Memorial donations may night,” he explained. Memorial services were sched- She lived a full life and enjoyed be made to Danville Rehabilitation or Signs of an intoxicated driver include red eyes, water eyes, uled at 4 p.m., Friday, July 10, at cooking, gardening and crocheting. to the American Heart Association. slurred speech and an unsteady gait. Community Presbyterian Church. She was the “These are all things we look for,” Daley said. “The big one Donations are welcome for the loving wife of the Neva Eppler we look for is the odor of alcohol.” CPC Missions. late Jose Santana Daley had no explanation for why there were so many ar- for 57 years. She Danville resident Neva Eppler rests within several days. Lawrence F. ‘Larry’ F. is survived by died June 15 at the age of 82 after “With all the education we have out there, with the DUI her seven chil- a short but courageous battle with enforcement nights, you’d think people would know better,” Ramirez dren: Antonio cancer. he said. Lawrence F. “Larry” Ramirez, a Santana and his She was born May 18, 1927, Ironically, of the other two arrests made last week, one was resident of Alamo, died May 13 at wife Maria Elena, in Oakland. She attended Crocker a person wanted on a warrant for, you guessed it, DUI. the age of 85. Laura Porras, Highlands School and UC Berkeley, —Geoff Gillette He was born July 7, 1923, in San Irma Santana, Carlos Santana, Le- earning a B.A. in political science Gaspar, Jalisco, Mexico. He was a ticia Santana, Jorge Santana, Maria in 1949. She was also a director of beloved husband, father, grandfa- Vrionis and her husband Michael American College Women’s Club. ther, brother and friend. The love Vrionis. She is also survived by her In August, 1954, she married Gene of his life was his family. sisters, Gregoria and Sylvina; her Eppler, whom she had met in the He is survived by his wife of brother Manuel; 16 grandchildren; Berkeley Ski Club; two years later POLICE REPORT over 60 years, Ofelia Ramirez; son and nine great-grandchildren. they moved to Orinda and started Albert Ramirez and his wife Irene; A memorial service was held their family. In 1966 they relocated The following information is ■ Warrant, arrest, on La Gonda Way son Philip Ramirez; daughter Lisa June 27 at Community Presbyterian to Danville, where her father was provided by the Danville Police at 11:03 a.m. Ramirez-Ivy and her husband Bill; Church in Danville. Donations may developing one of Danville’s earlier and son Ronald Ramirez. He is also be made to the Milagro Foundation, subdivisions. Her early career in the Department. ■ Residential burglary on Montego Sunday, June 28 Dr. at 4:41 p.m. survived by five grandchildren; P.O. Box 9125, San Rafael 94912. 1950s included eight years with the brother Art Ramirez; sisters Ann East Bay Municipal Utility District, ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on Front ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Sky Johnson and Mary Fragoso; and founding church secretary for St. St. and Hartz Way at 1:37 a.m. Terrace at 11:46 p.m. Elizabeth R. Kendall countless nieces and nephews. He Mark’s Methodist in Orinda, and as- ■ Accident, property damage, arrest, Thursday, July 2 was preceded in death by his loving Elizabeth R. Kendall, a resident sistant secretary at San Ramon Val- on El Rio Rd. at 2:27 a.m. ■ Auto burglary on Gwen Ct. at 7:25 son Lawrence Michael Ramirez. of Danville, died June 16 at the age ley Methodist in Alamo. She started ■ Animal cruelty on Fostoria Way at a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may of 100. and directed “Y Wives,” a division of 11:53 a.m. ■ Vandalism on Mary Ct. at 9:08 a.m. be made to charity of choice or She was born Oct 15, 1908, the YWCA to bring young women ■ Burglary on Merrilee Place at 2:08 ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on El Hospice of the East Bay. A celebra- in Sodus Point, N.Y., and at an of differing cultures and ages togeth- p.m. Cerro Blvd. and El Pintado Rd. at tion of his life was held at a private early age moved to Grand Rapids, er through physical exercise. She ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on 11:14 a.m. residence in Alamo on July 4. Mich., where she was raised by her earned her teaching credential and Estates Dr. and San Ramon Valley ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on grandparents. During World War taught as a substitute teacher in the Blvd. at 10:16 p.m. Center Way and Crow Canyon Rd. II, she sang in a trio and worked Dublin School District. She worked Monday, June 29 at 11:29 a.m. Paul J. Burke in a parachute factory. She met in the visitation program for nursing Hal A. Kendall and they were mar- homes including Tamarack Manner ■ Stolen vehicle on Laurel Dr. at 5:26 ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run, arrest, a.m. on Ashley Circle at 8:51 p.m. Paul J. Burke, a resident of ried for 50 years before he died in in Danville. In the 1980s she was Alamo, died peacefully June 14 at 1980. While living in Michigan an active member with the Alameda ■ Commercial burglary on Front St. Friday, July 3 at 8:02 a.m. the age of 90. they opened a restaurant and she County Adult Literary Project and ■ Auto burglary on Fostoria Way at He was born Sept. 2, 1918. He made pies that became a standard other local programs, including ■ Misdemeanor battery on Allegheny 12:47 a.m. was a native of New York City and a at family holidays for decades after Friends Outside where she was a Dr. and El Capitan Dr. at 4:08 p.m. ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, at Park graduate of the Catholic University they moved to Southern California. director. She was an active volunteer ■ Vandalism on Rose Ave. at 4:37 N’ Ride, at 1:26 a.m. of America. He earned his master’s She and Hal were active in Eastern to adult English-assistance programs p.m. ■ Accident, major injuries, on degree and Ph.D. in education at Star in Garden Grove where she and to elderly outreach programs Tuesday, June 30 Sycamore Valley Rd. at 11:38 a.m. Columbia University. He was a vet- was a Worthy Matron and a Grand within the Methodist Church. An ■ Residential burglary on Camino ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on eran of World War II, where he saw Deputy. She worked as a book- avid skier, she won various down- Ramon at 4:46 a.m. Diablo Rd. and El Cajon Dr. at 2:16 combat in France. He was a lifelong keeper until she moved to Walnut hill ski awards. She loved the great ■ Auto burglary on Sycamore Circle p.m. teacher and he always described Creek in 1980. She lived in Ross- outdoors, entertaining, and was a at 11:51 a.m. Saturday, July 4 himself as a teacher first. He had a moor for 25 years before moving to loyal Cal Bears fan. distinguished career as a professor Danville. She loved playing bridge She was preceded in death by ■ Vehicle motorist assist, arrest, on El ■ Vehicle traffic stop, arrest, on Crow Cerro Blvd. and La Gonda Way at Canyon Rd. and St. George Rd. at of education at the City University and volunteered at the library and her husband Gene in 2005 and her 1:05 p.m. 1:33 a.m. of New York and after moving to at the tea room. She loved to travel brother Bill Armstrong in 2008. California, became a professor at and in her 70s and 80s visited She is survived by her sister Chelta ■ Misdemeanor hit-and-run on El ■ Vandalism on La Vista Way at Cerro Blvd. at 2:24 p.m. 11:46 a.m. St. Mary’s College in Moraga, where Australia, Switzerland and Alaska Armstrong May; her sons William he founded the School of Educa- and enjoyed a number of ocean (Elaine) and Bruce (Rene’); three ■ Accident, major injuries, on Camino ■ Drugs violation on Crow Canyon tion and became its first dean. He cruises. nieces, two nephews, eight grand- Tassajara and Woodranch Dr. at Rd. at 3:55 p.m. retired in 1997 to fish, travel and She is survived by 21 children, children, and many grand-nieces 9:48 p.m. ■ Misdemeanor driving under the enjoy his grandchildren. He was grandchildren, great-grandchildren and grand-nephews. Wednesday, July 1 influence (DUI), arrest, on Front St. proud of wife Mary Burke’s career and great-great-grandchildren. A A memorial service was held July ■ Vandalism on Linda Mesa Ave. at at 6:13 p.m. as an artist, and he enjoyed attend- memorial service celebrating her 1 at San Ramon Valley Methodist 10:28 a.m. ■ Battery on Glen Arms Dr. at 10:14 ing her art events and selling her life was held June 26 at Grace Pres- Church, Alamo. Memorial dona- p.m. paintings at art fairs. He liked a byterian Church in Walnut Creek. tions may go to Kaiser Hospice. Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊU Page 11 CENTERPIECE Living strong, giving back Danville cancer survivor raises $400,000 for charities The Hammer family and son Josh. At rig Lance Armstrong F BY GEOFF GILLETTE ext Friday, more than 300 golfers will be con- verging on the Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course Nto take part in the fifth annual Have a Ball golf tournament. The event, the brainchild of Danville resident Bob Hammer, raises thousands of dollars each year to benefit several different cancer programs. Hammer’s involvement stretches back not just years, but decades as the disease has touched him from an early age. “My Mom died on Christmas Day of cancer when I was 9,” he ex- plained. “She was sick by the time I was 4 or 5 so the earliest I can re- member is her being sick. That never leaves you.” Twenty years later, married to wife Kim and with a child on the way, Hammer discovered a small lump on one of his testicles. “I was in the shower and I felt this thing, just the size of a small pebble. But I went to the doctor to Bob Hammer, get it checked out,” he said. two-time cancer Doctors confirmed that it was the survivor and early stage of testicular cancer and founder of the within days Hammer had surgery to Have a Ball have the testicle removed. Follow-up Foundation, sits tests were run within six months to see with son Josh, if any cells had come back but it ap- 5. Hammer and peared that he had caught it in time. wife Kim were The following December though, able to conceive Hammer began to experience back Josh even after pain. He said he didn’t attribute it to having one tes- cancer since his last checkup didn’t ticle removed show any signs. “I was coaching track, due to the I was playing softball three nights a cancer and a rig- week. I had a clean bill of health.” orous course of A week before Christmas, he col- chemotherapy. lapsed and was having difficulty breathing. An examination showed that the cancer had returned and spread into his chest cavity. He was placed on an extremely rigorous regi- men of chemotherapy. “I went in five days in a row for six hours. And then I’d have two weeks to recover,” he explained. The 26 rounds of treat- ment lasted until April, Page 12ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly ‘Faz is a place you’ll keep going back to’ Jim Wood, SF Examiner ‘DAILY VALUE MEALS’ AT FAZ Lunch starting at $8 Dinner starting at $12 Children’s menu available 600 hartz avenue, danville • 925 838 1320 www.fazrestaurants.com • Catering 925 838 1320 Your Home Financing Specialists Take advantage of today’s low interest rates! PHOTOS COURTESY BOB HAMMER y gets a little camera time with Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong (center). At left are Bob Hammer - Purchase Loans ght are Kim Hammer and their daughter Shayna, 8. Have a Ball has donated thousands of dollars to the - Refinance Foundation and last year was named the second highest donor in the world. - Consolidate Debt - FHA and First Time Buyer Financing Call us today for a free loan evaluation. leaving the athletic 30-year-old Who benefits porate golf outing, he knew he’d We’ll provide the right loan options and weakened and sick. found a winner. He set about creat- give you the information you need. “Our daughter Shayna was a year Charities that benefit from the Have a ing the Have a Ball Testicular Cancer old then,” Hammer said. “So for Ball Foundation Foundation plus started working on a few months there, Kim was tak- ■ Camp Okizu the first Have a Ball golf outing. Cari and Doug Anderson ing care of two kids because I was ■ Children's Hospital and Research To get the wheels rolling he spoke (925) 964-1213 Direct pretty much useless.” Center Oakland with Steven Seaweed, a disc jockey [email protected] [email protected] Kim Hammer said that having for 107.7 “The Bone.” Having the ■ www.carianddoug.com Shayna was a godsend in keeping Sean Kemmerling Testicular Cancer station willing to help promote the Foundation Bob fighting to make it through his fledgling event gave Hammer a need- A Real Estate Broker licensed by the California Department of Real Estate. License #01841299 chemo. “She was the light at the ■ Susan G. Komen—For the Cure ed in with corporate sponsors and the end of a long tunnel that he needed ■ Wellness Community of Silicon Valley tournament grew from there. to keep going.” “In our first year I hoped to raise ■ First Descents Doctors told Hammer not to get $25,000,” said Hammer. “I raised close to the 13-month-old while he ■ CancerClimber Association $50,000.” Of that, $35,000 went to was undergoing chemo because of ■ Leukemia and Lymphoma Society the foundation and the rest was spread risk of germs and infection from the ■ Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults among other charities. Since then the toddler. amounts have increased until last year “We both decided that what is the ■ American Cancer Society Relay for Life when it raised $195,000. Hammer point of living or fighting to live if ■ UCSF Cancer Resource Center said even with the economy down you can’t even be with the ones that ■ The Second Opinion he’s expecting to still pull in around mean the most to you,” Kim recalled. $150,000 in the July 17 event. “He spent every waking moment with At the same time the tournament her—runny nose, sticky hands and Armstrong and to the cyclist’s on- went from having 80 sponsors in- all—and I truly believe her love and cologist, Dr. Craig Nichols. This volved to more than 200, includ- his love for her is what got him chance meeting would change the ing AMGEN, UPS, Genentech and through the thick of it.” Hammer family’s lives. United Airlines. It was during this time that Ham- “The masses in my chest and The last two years Have a Ball has mer also found himself on the path back had shrunk and I was sched- been the winner of the annual “Live to making a difference in the lives uled for surgery at Stanford,” said Strong Challenge,” and last year was of others suffering from the dis- Hammer. “The surgery would have No. 2 in the world for donations to ease. A friend had given him Lance prevented me from ever having any the Armstrong Foundation. Ham- Armstrong’s book about his similar more children.” mer added, “And we only donated battle with cancer. This gave Ham- Hammer told Nichols his story, half our funds to them.” mer the motivation to be a part of and the doctor replied that perhaps The group also helped out 15 dif- the cycling star’s annual “Ride for it wasn’t necessary to have the sur- ferent charities, and each day they the Roses” in Texas. gery after all. hear from other entities that need Still convalescing, Hammer set to “It was his opinion that the mass- financial assistance. Hammer said diPietro Todd work making phone calls and asking es were scar tissue,” remembered his plan is to keep helping as much for donations and managed to raise Hammer. “That Monday I faxed as he can. Salon $15,000 for the Lance Armstrong him my medical records, and that “It just doesn’t end, because there’s Foundation. That set him in motion night he called my doctor and told so many people affected by cancer,” for the next stage of his life. him I didn’t need the surgery.” he said. “It’s just stems of a tree that “Raising over $10,000 put us in Hammer followed Nichols’ advice keeps growing and growing.” Doing Great Hair for Twenty Years an elite group that would get to and chose not to have the surgery. “A As the event grows in popular- meet Lance,” recalled Hammer. little over a year later we conceived ity, so does talk of branching it The day after his final chemothera- Josh (now 5) naturally. Which in and out to other venues. Hammer said py session, Hammer and his wife Kim of itself is rare in testicular cancer he’s had discussions with the Lance flew to Texas to meet Armstrong. cases. Long story short, my son is Armstrong Foundation to hold the Voted Best Salon by “I’m 30, bald, ghost pale white here today because of the Lance Arm- Have a Ball tournaments in other The Pacifi c Sun 2009 and a day out of treatment. The rest strong Foundation,” he said. states, to help raise funds and raise of these guys are all corporate guys Hammer remained active in fund- awareness of testicular cancer. (sister paper to Danville Weekly) who paid their $10,000 to meet raising for the foundation but con- Hammer seems amazed by it all. Lance. Kim and I stood out like a tinued to look for “the big thing,” “I’m just a guy from Danville,” sore thumb,” he said with a laugh. the event that would really make he said. “I’m just trying to give Now open in Walnut Creek + 1919 Mt Diablo Boulevard Others at the event took the a difference. After taking over the back a little bit and it just got big- Hammers and introduced them to reins of his company’s annual cor- ger than we anticipated.” N 925.938.1919 Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 10, 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. Undefeated Slammers defeat Cru’s Crushers Yankees play to the top in final The Yankees prevailed in the June 8 championship game for the Tassajara Valley Little League AA American League, playing the A’s in windy conditions. The Yankees staged a remarkable three run The San Ramon Slammers defeated the Cru’s Crushers in the championship game of the 680 Pony bottom of the sixth inning comeback rally and won the game 9-8. League 11U Playoffs at Twin Creeks Fields in Sunnyvale the weekend of June 6-7. The San Ramon Slammers were the only team in the 680 league to go undefeated during the entire season. They Team members are (standing, l-r) Coach Mark Akabane, Coach Clint Taylor, Dennis Thompson, went undefeated at the tournament with outstanding pitching by Kyle Spackman, Vinny Margiotta, (second row) Chase Taylor, Richard Ressa, Connor Lynn, Matt Gyolai, (third row) Joe Major, Sean Trent Ruckman, Austin Tobian, Dominic Espinoza and Brandon McIlwain. Clare, James Morizono, Arman Affifi, Brendan Hopkins, (front) Jack Reed, Reyn Akabane and Ste- phen Thompson (lying down). After the championship game, the two teams posed together with Slammers (back row, l-r) Coach Steve Ruckman, Kyle Spackman, Riley Asbell, Anthony Trucco, Brandon McIlwain, Alex Tsuruda, (middle) Dominic Espinoza, Vinny Margiotta, (front) Alex Roy, Austin Tobian, Evan Seidell, Trent Rucknam. Not pictured, Ray Soderman. Cru’s Crushers are (back) Gordon Faust, Dante Peretti, Tate Alley, Conner Binning, Connor Bruce, Coach Matt Crudale, (front) Davis Bender, Trip McCo- mas, Dawson Vasconi, Tyler Larson, Will Dennis, Chase Geertsen. Yankees prevail in two thrilling playoffs The Tassajara Valley Little Farm 8 Yankees won the Championship after two thrilling playoff games. In the semifinals, the Yankees beat the Angels, 21 to 20, in the bottom of the sixth with a walk-off bases-loaded single by John Karczewski (driving in Dylan Lawlor). In the Championship game, the Yankees won again in the bottom of the sixth inning with a walk-off single by Beau Garratt (driving in Josh White), 20 to 19. This was truly a team effort this year with the Yankees getting contributions from everyone. Isiah Ishikawa provided solid line-drive hitting; Drew Fryer provided timely hitting; Jack Lineberry’s nifty fielding enabled the Yankees to get key outs; Caden Kol provided a solid, all-around game that was Mustang Mavericks second in Farwest Regionals tough for opponents to contain; Landon White was an outstanding lead-off hitter; Nico Bellig was The U12 D1 gold Mustang Mavericks took second place at the Farwest Regional Soccer Cham- the Yankees most improved hitter; Grant LeDoux provided great left-handed hitting; and Colin pionships in Lancaster. Team members are (back row, l-r) Hailey Balma, Ariana Zamora, Court- Cindric provided inspirational hustle and enthusiasm. ney Clark, Leah Emerson, Summer Stamates, Madeline Gibson, Chelsea Barry, Mallory Hromatko and coach Curt Cox, (front) Clare Da Silva, Celina Gines, Kathryn Rodd, Megan Melara, Morgan Team members are (front row, l-r) John Karczewski, Caden Kol, Drew Fryer, Grant LeDoux, Isiah Pearce, Marissa Savoldi, (lying down) Christina Nuti. Ishikawa, Nico Bellig, Colin Cindric, (back) Josh White, Dylan Lawlor, Beau Garratt, Landon White, Jack Linebury; Coaches Brian Cindric, Keith Garratt and Gerry Karczewski. Page 14ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Living PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY “I’m not a tomboy. But, I’m not a girly girl either. I’m somewhere in the middle.” Mychele Miller Middle schooler makes a name for herself in the world of Junior Drag Racing Ms. speed demon BY GEOFF GILLETTE on alcohol. But once it was ready to go, they ran into another snag. magine strapping yourself into a drag racer. Not one of “Mychele was growing by leaps and bounds,” recalled An- those Indy 500 behemoths, but a real hot rod. Needle drea. “Seven inches in two years. We found out she was too Ithin, an inch off the ground. A rocket on wheels, reaching big for the car.” speeds of over 70 miles per hour in the space of a few mo- This didn’t stop them from taking the refurbished ride out ments. Shooting down a 1/8-mile raceway in eight seconds, for some test runs. Last year, Mychele went to the Sacramento the scenery a blur with only that checkered flag in sight. Raceway and ran the car six times to get used to handling Now imagine you’re an 11-year-old girl doing all that, and the vehicle and understanding how to keep it straight on the you’ve just met Mychele Miller. The Alamo preteen has made track. a splash in the last several months on the local racing scene, Then the family purchased a new car and last March, My- driving her own drag racer in events put on by the National chele competed in her first race in Bakersfield, the NHRA Jr’s Hot Rod Association’s Junior League. 10-12-year-old class, and she came in second place. Drag racing wasn’t something Mychele ever really consid- Mychele has since competed in a number of races both at ered, but fate conspired to introduce her to that world through her home track in Sacramento and other tracks around the two separate events. The first being when her father Dean area and is ranked No. 6. She said that part of the fun of com- brought home a dragster that he’d picked up from a friend. peting has been the actual races, but she also enjoys getting “I didn’t know what we were going to do with it,” he said. “I to know the other drivers. thought maybe she could practice with it in the driveway.” “They’re like a second family,” she said. “We stay up late, Mychele said, “It was a surprise for me. He was like, ‘Do we talk.” you want this?’ And I said, ‘Yeah!’” An interesting dichotomy in the young Stone Valley Middle Next she saw a made-for-TV Disney movie called, “Right School student is that even though she drives dragsters, it’s on Track.” The film was about Erica Enders, an 8-year-old not all she’s about. who learned about drag racing from her dad and went on to “I’m not a tomboy. But, I’m not a girly girl either,” she said. become a champion racer in the NHRA Jr. “I’m somewhere in the middle.” “It just looked really interesting,” Mychele said. “It’s the She dances, and was on a competitive team but had to sac- speed. They go really fast.” rifice it for driving. With a smile, she talks about the things Dean Miller was excited that his daughter was showing an she enjoys: the color pink, shopping and designer brand interest in the sport, but Mychele’s mother, Andrea, was less names. enthused initially. Since beginning her training in dragster driving, Mychele “I immediately called my pediatrician to find out if it was has been down the track more than 100 times. And both safe,” she said. parents say it has been a deeply enriching experience for the When the pediatrician didn’t warn the family off, they youngster. began working on the process of getting the car ready to “It’s teaching her so much,” said her mother Andrea. “It’s race and giving Mychele the time to practice. But the road to teaching her to take driving very seriously. She’s seen what competition was not without a few bumps. can happen and she’s very careful.” “I didn’t know anything about the sport at that time,” Dean Dean said that the change he has seen is in her approach said, “and the car we had wasn’t the right car for Mychele.” GEOFF GILLETTE to the sport. “She turns into this focused, serious girl.” The car they had ran on gasoline and could only get up to Stone Valley Middle School student Mychele Miller has the best of Most of the racing is done with Dean and Mychele. He said speeds of around 40 miles per hour. In order to be competi- both worlds. Here in Danville she takes cooking classes, loves the he enjoys that one-on-one time with his daughter. tive it needed to go nearly twice that fast. color pink and adores Juicy Couture. At the Sacramento Raceway “Just watching her grow, and getting that time to hang out Dean worked on the car, learning what he needed to know she gets to drive 75 miles an hour racing dragsters in the NHRA’s with her,” Dean said. He then added, “I hope she wins, but in order to convert it from running on gasoline to running Junior Division. that’s not our goal. Our goal is to have fun.” N Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊU Page 15 LIVING ART SCENE THE WINE GUY BY JOHN A. BARRY BY DON COLMAN Californitalian, That is part of the old world Take an Italian What is art? soil and grapes. Contrast that to California where most wines are grape and plant Diverse sources here I come loaded with fruit scents and soft 2006 Vino Noceto, on the palate. Take an Italian it in Californian offer a variety Sangiovese grape and plant it in Californian soil and get the Californitalian soil and get the of answers he big six grapes are what wine. To find this wine, you need sell and they sell a lot. The to look out to the Central Valley Californitalian wine. y quest for an answer Tbig six grapes are three red for two reasons. First, Sangiovese to the age-old question and three white. Reds are made grapes like warmer climates. addition, the wine is bitter/sweet— M“What is art?” led me first up of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvi- Second, the big six grapes are so stimulating two different reactions to the Oxford English Dictionary. gnon/Merlot and Syrah; while the popular and profitable; wineries in a very short timeframe. All of That tonnage of tome offers 16 whites are Riesling, Sauvignon will not dare plant a grape other this leads to a very nice and well definitions and sub-definitions, Blanc and Chardonnay. These than the big six in land that sup- rounded wine that most drinkers most of which emphasize skill. grapes dominate the market. ports any of the big six. would truly enjoy. For example: “the application of PHILIP HELLSTEN I am always looking for differ- The wine I found is the 2006 The trick with a Sangiovese is skill to subjects of taste, as poetry, Kevin Milligan (left), owner of the gal- ent wines to try to get a different Vino Noceto, Sangiovese ($17). to match it to food. In this case, music, dancing, the drama, ora- lery on Hartz Avenue, and his twin perspective and always willing In true Sangiovese form it was a pairing it with typical Italian food tory, literary composition and the brother Chris give their definitions of to move away from the big six. I garnet color (think of a shade or (tomato based pasta, pizza, etc.) like” (no specific mention of the art at a gallery reception. have searched other countries to two away from red brick) and it’s works exceptionally well. It also visual arts). find different wines—including not nearly as dark or heavy as big would match well with white Webster’s online also focuses France, Italy, Australia, Chile and Syrah. The Sangiovese is a softer meat or a fuller bodied fish. Try to on the skill aspect. The Random ■ “My wife’s favorite subject.” even Canada. This time I wanted grape meaning the nose is not avoid spicy or heavy food as this House Unabridged gets to the vi- —Gary Urani, Walnut Creek, to take a look at something I call nearly as overpowering as Merlot. wine could easily be overpowered. sual: “works of art collectively, as reception visitor “Californitalian” wine. A grape In this case, Noceto has done a All in all, a very nice wine. sculptures, painting, or drawings.” ■ “Art can be anything that evokes which I love, that is tradition- brilliant job matching Californian Drink up and enjoy this Califor- The OED and Random House emotion from an individual, wheth- ally grown in Italy, and now can fruit with old world earth. What nitalian experience. Until next mention the production of what is er it’s intended emotion or not.” be found in parts of California. you get is a scent that is full of time, Cheers! “beautiful”; the latter book notes —Ron Trengove, Francine’s husband Not one of the big six grapes, cherries followed by an earthy “aesthetic principles and criteria.” but a very nice grape by its own smoke scent. A very complex, yet Don Colman, the Everyday Wine So much for book learnin’. I Because I posed the question at right—Sangiovese. enjoyable nose. Guy lives in Danville and can be headed off to a reception at Kevin a visually oriented venue, answers Typically, Italian wines are very On the taste, it is a very light and reached at everydaywineguy@hot- Milligan’s gallery on Hartz Avenue. that weren’t general in nature dry and loaded with earth tones. silky wine that has soft tannins. In mail.com I’d drawn the conclusion that here tended to skew toward the visual. would be gathered artists and art Two responses specifically al- lovers who could enlighten me. luded to auditory, verbal, and per- Milligan, who at the time ran formance media: the only remaining gallery in Dan- ■ “Art is an expression of the ville after the demise of several human spirit. It’s usually visual, others, said simply that art is “free- but it can be auditory.” PRESENTING THE PAST dom of expression.” —Fred Turner, Danville, A sample of other artistic assess- poet and businessman BY BEVERLY LANE ments follows: ■ “Art is a representation in visu- ■ “Art is anything that sells.” al, verbal, and performance media —The late Phil Hellsten, evoking the of a great idea.” spirit of another sly iconoclastic art- —Bill Carmel, Danville, ist, Andy (“Art is anything you can sculptor, painter get away with”) Warhol Stinted in the discussions was ■ “Art is something somebody the lowly scribe. In an attempt to enjoys. It’s a very personal thing. remedy that oversight, I went to It has to do with subject, colors, Bob Eastwood, a poet and artist scenery, whatever.” from San Ramon who moderates —Ed Lang, East Bay, monthly meetings of local poets. reception visitor He said: “Art is the product of the ■ “Nobody knows.” ‘making’ mind. But not simply —Yumiko Irsik, Danville, painter so. The artist is not only a maker ■ “A process in which the person but also a creator of novelty. The creating it has feelings toward it process of creation in the making and hopes that the people who are mind is one of synthesis, play and viewing it have feelings toward it the resolution of abstract thought. too—hopefully positive ones.” It involves trial and error, revision —Melinda Kahler, Danville, painter and re-initiation. The artistic cre- ■ “An artist’s passion for everyone ation is a reach toward originality, to see and appreciate. The artist something new, made from the sharing what they love and enjoy craft of shaping experience, emo- with everyone.” tion, sensation, thought and ulti- —Francine Trengove, Sacramento, mately risk. An artist’s craft may reception visitor involve tangible matter or lan- ■ “Art is anything that is created guage—such as sculpture or poet- by an individual. Anything they ry—but the process of creating art choose to create is art. It may be is the same. The question of what many different mediums.” makes for the quality of beauty in —Chris Milligan, art is one of aesthetics—a separate “SAN RAMON VALLEY: ALAMO, DANVILLE, AND SAN RAMON” BY BEVERLY LANE AND RALPH COZINE twin brother of Kevin question, and a more complex Fruit labels as art: In 1895, Thomas Benton Bishop acquired 3,000 acres of Norris Ranch land in San ■ “Art is an expression of the one.” Ramon, probably as payment for legal work when Margaret and William H. Norris were divorced. It covered way you see the world. A way to I’m going with Warhol. a large area and over the years was planted in walnuts, pears, grapes, plums and peaches. Livestock included share your perceptions with other Shropshire sheep and cattle, with 400 hogs tended along “Mutton Alley.” This label was applied to crates of people. So is wine!” —John A. Barry is a writer and pears shipped from the ranch. —Reception bartender Bob Smith aspiring artist. To share anything (“world’s most common name, and art-related, call him at 314-9528 or that is my name, by the way”) e-mail [email protected]. Page 16ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly LIVING OF NOTE Recognizing Discovery contributions Danville Rotary awarded Thom Martin (left) Rotarian of the Year at a recent end-of-year awards luncheon. Outgoing President Bob Gibbs pre- sented the award to Martin for “his outstanding contributions to Rotary and to our community.” Martin, who is executive director of the Discovery Counseling Center, was recognized for his commitment to supporting many youth oriented programs and organi- zations in the San Ramon Valley includ- ing the Challengers Baseball Jamboree, Interact and Del Amigo High School. Martin was also instrumental in raising more than $10,000 in donations for Danville Rotary’s Youth Impact Fund. Lawson Bill has been inducted as the new chairman of the board for Discovery, which has been a com- munity-based nonprofit organization for more than 35 years, providing the greater San Ramon Valley Community with affordable and high quality men- tal health services. Call the center at 837-0505. BOB CHACE TAKE US ALONG Hospital appreciates fundraising Peyton and Ryan DeLaney of Danville were given certificates recently from Children’s Hospital Oakland for the money they raised from their joint birthday party April 3 where they asked their guests to bring donations to the Foundation in lieu of gifts. “Due to an amazing show of generosity by their friends and family, Peyton and Ryan were able to deliver $2,445.00 in donations to the Foundation,” said their mother Kathleen M. DeLaney. Peyton, who just turned 7, is a first-grader at Montair, and Ryan, who just turned 5, is in preschool at the Dorris Eaton School. “As a mom, I am proud of my kids and their decision to forgo receiving gifts in favor of raising money for such a great cause. And, as a Danville community Joining the family: The Miller family embarks on a 10-day Alaska cruise leaving from San Francisco to Victoria, Can- member, I am just as proud of (and grateful for) the overwhelming generosity ada, Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska with (rear, l-r) the driver Caesar, Steve and Michele Miller, Lois Belmess- our community demonstrated in their donations,” said DeLaney. “Finally, as a ieri, Ron Miller, Jeff Miller, Tim and Laura Miller, Suzanne and Dave Ambrose, (front) grandchildren Camryn, Teigan, parent, I am grateful to the teachers who have taught my children to think about Katie, Ryan, Michael holding Henry and Hannah. and value community service, which inspired the fundraising effort by my kids. Favorite fish wrap: Lexie Burton, Brenna Deane, Michael Deane Hospital Foundation emergency room and has an out- and Petey Burton went gives scholarships standing academic record. She has on a three-day tuna fish- been admitted to Stanford Univer- ing trip some 140 miles The San Ramon Regional Hospi- sity, where she will study biochem- southwest of San Diego tal Foundation has granted $1,000 istry as part of her goal to become aboard the long-range scholarships to two Junior Volun- a physician. Mailander is in the fishing vessel Royal teers at San Ramon Regional Medi- pre-nursing program at Sonoma Polaris. The kids didn’t cal Center. Patricia Costacurta, a State and would eventually like to forget to catch up on senior at California High School, work as a nursery or labor and de- their hometown news! and Theresa Mailander, a fresh- livery nurse. She also attended Cal man at Sonoma State University, High, graduating in 2008, and had More travel were the recipients of this year’s an excellent academic record and scholarships. many community service activities photos, PAGE 22 Costacurta volunteers in the while there. Danville WeeklyÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊU Page 17 Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY ● POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT WWW.DANVILLEWEEKLY.COM and a love for learning from 1-2:30 Tuesday of every month. These presents the 2009 Summer Concert Art Camps p.m., Saturday, July 11, at a private meetings are free and open to the Series in Livorna Park with four con- residence in Orinda. Understand public. This society also hosts Art certs from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fridays. WORKS OF PHILLIP HELLSTEN HEALTHY PLANET WILD TIMES SCIENCE Join why learning is not all in your in the Park and Open Studios to Future concerts will take place July C in celebrating the life and works AMP Come to Lindsay Wildlife head. This event is free. Call Pam raise funds for art programs in the 17, July 31 and Aug. 14. These con- of Philip Hellsten, a wonder- Museum this summer for an exciting Whitman at 253-1223 or visit San Ramon Valley area schools. certs are free. Visit www.alamore.org. fully eccentric artist, inventor, summer camp session about how to www.transitionpoint.org. Visit www.adas4art.org. writer, philosopher and beloved help keep planet Earth green from friend of Danville. Free exhibit 1-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, Aug. ALAMO-DANVILLE NEWCOMERS runs Thursday-Sunday, July 9-30, 3-7, at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, CLUB This club is open to new Events with a reception from 6-9 p.m., 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. Cost Clubs and long-time residents of the 15TH ANNUAL BANCROFT Thursday, July 16, at Link2 Fine Art is $125 for members; $150 for non- ALAMO CRIBBAGE CLUB The club surrounding areas. If you are inter- SCULPTURE EXHIBIT A juried art Gallery, 730 Camino Ramon, #196, members. Call 935-1978. plays cribbage for fun. It meets at ested in making new friends, learn- exhibit will be displayed in the 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the ing more about the area or getting Ruth Bancroft Garden until July Danville. Also showcases works of S RAMON VALLEY VOLLEYBALL AN Safeway conference room, 200 involved in various activities, call 19, located at 1552 Bancroft Rd., 20 other collectible local artists. C AMP Learn to play volleyball and Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call 284-7044 775-3233 or visit www.alamodan- Walnut Creek. The garden is open have fun. The youth camp will be or e-mail [email protected]. villenewcomers.com. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday- held July 20-23; skills camp from Aug. Friday; and 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Auditions ALAMO ROTARY The Alamo Rotary BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NETWORK 3-6; and tune-up camp from Aug. Saturday. Call 944-9352 or visit ‘JACK AND THE BEANSTALK’ meets at noon every Wednesday BDN is a group of professionals 10-13. The camps will be held at San www.ruthbancroftgarden.org. AUDITIONS San Ramon Community Ramon Valley High School. Cost is at Roundhill Country Club, 3169 that share resources and develops Theater will hold open auditions $130. For information, e-mail srv- Roundhill Road. Call Mark Kahn at business through relationships. It ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR The for ages 16 and older for “Jack and [email protected] or call 838-7595. 837-3262. meets 7:45-9 a.m., the second and Alameda County Fair is open from fourth Thursday of each month 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday the Beanstalk” from 7-10 p.m., ALAMO-DANVILLE ARTISTS’ SOCIETY at Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday- Monday, July 20 with call backs from Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society Danville. Call 648-8316 or visit Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; 7-10 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, at Classes (ADAS) hosts monthly meetings www.bdndanville.com. $8 for seniors; $6 for children ages Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger FREE BRAIN GYM INTRODUCTION featuring well-known guest art- 6-12; and free for children under Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Visit www. WORKSHOP ist demonstrations on the second COMMUNICATION ARTS NETWORK Discover Brain Gym 6 years old. For details on today’s sanramoncommunitytheater.org. This club will host Gary Bosley activities, visit www.alamedacoun- of Marketing Solutions Group tyfair.com. The fair runs from July at its monthly meeting 11:45 1-19, but is closed on Mondays. a.m., Tuesday, July 14, at Forli Some days it may have special Ristorante, 3160 Danville Blvd., admission rates. Alamo. He will talk about “Current Cell Phone and Smart Phone ALOHA GOLF CLASSIC Aloha Golf Technology.” Cost is $20. Visit Classic will be held from 9:30 www.commartnet.org. a.m.-7:30 p.m., Monday, July 20, SPEAKER ON ISRAELI PALESTINEAN at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr., Danville. Cost ISSUES The TriValley Democratic is $195 per player; $1,000 for a Club presents Dr. Mike Harris from foursome; $50 for dinner only. Call the “Voice for Israel” to discuss the 837-4400 or visit www.danvillea- situation in Israel, from 7-9 p.m., reachamber.com. Monday, July 20 at IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. Call AN ADOPTION FAIRE Tri-Valley 451-4303. Animal Rescue will host an adop- tion fair from noon-3 p.m., Saturday, July 11, at the East Happy Hour at Bridges Concerts County Animal Shelter, Dublin. Dog adopters will receive three free BLACKHAWK PLAZA CONCERT SERIES Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – close private sessions with a professional Blackhawk Plaza presents its free trainer, bed, leash, collar and a bag concert series starting at 7 p.m., of food; cat adopters will receive a Bar and Patio Only! Fridays, July 10-Aug. 14. Busta free blanket and toys. Free hot dogs Reservations not accepted for Happy Hour Groove will perform July 10; Pride and drinks will be provided from and Joy on July 17; The Sun Kings 44 Church Street 1-2 p.m. Visit www.tvar.org. July’s Happy Hour Blue Plate Special on July 24; East Bay Mudd July 31; Danville Evolution: the Journey tribute band BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MEETING 925.820.7200 Petite Filet Sandwich Aug. 7; and Tainted Love Aug. 14. Learn how to earn an immediate Thinly sliced filet topped with caramelized onions Seating begins at 5 p.m.; no out- and residual income by starting www.bridgesdanville.com side food or drink. Call 736-2751. your own business from 7-8 p.m., and horseradish cream. Served with French fries. every Thursday, at Hotel Sierra, MUSIC IN THE PARK Town of $6 2323 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Danville will host Music in the Live entertainment on the Ramon. These meetings are free. Park from 6-8 p.m., Saturdays, Call Roy at 548-3511. patio Thursday, Friday and $6 small plates July-August, at Oak Hill Park, 3005 Saturday nights! Stone Valley Rd., Danville. Lavay EARLY CALIFORNIA HISTORY: “WHAT $5 wine/martini selections Smith and the Red Hot Skillet YOUR FOURTH GRADE TEACHER NEVER Ladies will perform July 11; The TOLD YOU” Come to Forest Home Boys of Summer on July 25; Ron Farms Historic Park to enjoy an eve- Thompson on Aug. 8; and Take ning of laughter and enlightenment Two on Aug. 22. These concerts are while exploring little known inci- free. Visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. dents and stories of early California SAN RAMON SUMMER CONCERT history with speaker Wells Twombly from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 17 at SERIES Bring the family for a perfect 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San summer evening at San Ramon’s Ramon. To register for this event, Summer Concert Series at 5:30 call 973-3200. p.m., Sundays, in Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. These concerts FARM CITY Local farmer and food 480 Hartz Avenue are free. Future bands include David blogger Novella Carpenter cele- Martin’s House Party on July 12; Aja brates her publication of her mem- 925.820.7210 Vu on July 19; Garratt Wilkin and oir, “Farm City,” at 7 p.m., Friday, the Parrot Heads on July 26; Mersy July 17, at Rakestraw Books, 522 Beach on Aug. 2; and Orchestra Hartz Ave., Danville. For informa- d’Soul on Aug. 9. Call 973-3200. tion, call 837-7337. Live Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN LIVORNA HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CAR SHOWS PARK Alamo Parks and Recreation Danville’s Hot Summer Nights Page 18ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly CALENDAR Car Shows combine classic cars SENATOR DESAULNIER STAFF AT and camaraderie to create an eve- FARMERS MARKET Sen. Mark ning of summer celebration from DeSaulnier’s staff will be at the 4-9 p.m., Thursdays, July 23 and Danville Farmers Market from 9 Aug. 20, in downtown Danville. a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 11, to To learn more, contact David answer questions about state servic- Miller at 437-3649 or ezasugo@ es and provide informational materi- hotmail.com. als. The farmers market is located at the corner of Railroad and Prospect LOCK AND KEY SINGLES DANCE avenues. Call 942-6082. Women get locks and men get keys and the fun comes when you match them up and possibly win a prize from 8-11:45 p.m., Friday, July Exhibits 24, at the Marriott Hotel, 11950 MODEL TRAINS Museum of the San Dublin Canyon Rd. Cost is $20. Ramon Valley presents its Model Adults of all ages welcome. Visit Trains exhibit until July 26. The www.thepartyhotline.com. museum is located at 205 Railroad MICHAEL MORGAN TO DIRECT Ave., Danville. Call the museum for hours at 837-3750 or visit www. FESTIVAL OPERA’S “FAUST” museumsrv.org. Performances of “Faust” are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 11; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August Fundraisers 16 at Hofmann Theatre, Lesher ‘THE GREAT CATSBY’ Valley Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Humane Society presents “The Walnut Creek, CA. Tickets cost $39 Great Catsby Casino Night” at 6 - $100; $10 discount for ages 18 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at a private and under. Tickets can be ordered home in Pleasanton. Tickets are now by calling (925) 943-SHOW $75 per person, including dinner, or purchased online at www. drink tickets, valet parking and LesherArtsCenter.org. For more gambling chips. For information, information, call 944-9610. call 426-8656. NETWORKING LUNCHEON A month- DANVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ly networking lunch will be held CABARET Danville Congregational with guest speaker Steve Mann Church will stage a Cabaret-style who will talk about “The Science of musical event to benefit Contra Profit,” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Costa Interfaith Housing from 5-7 Tuesday, July 14, at San Ramon p.m., Sunday, July 12, at the church, Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane. Cost 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., is $25 for San Ramon Chamber Danville. Tickets are $15 for adults; members; $35 for non-members, $8 for youth 18 years and under. including lunch. Call 242-0600 . Call 820-3283. Buying a new car? 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Call 648- toward the Supercharger pro- $1. Reservations are required. Call 7387 or visit www.pyreneespets.com. gram at Charlotte Wood Middle Jerri Kaldem at 837-6283. School, which she will attend in C -DO SELF DEFENSE FOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER ANE the fall. She is the youngest vol- S Keller Williams Realty and Alamo ENIORS The Town of Danville unteer at the store and works Recreation Services is offering a new Women’s Club will host a Pancake alongside her father, William Breakfast Fundraiser from 8-11 self defense class for seniors from Chong. The volunteers are pre- 3:30-5 p.m., Mondays, Aug. 3-31 at a.m., Saturday, July 18, at the club- pared for the book sale from 10 house, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo. the Veterans Memorial Building, 400 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, July 10; 10 Hartz Ave., Danville. Cost is $15 Tickets are $6. Proceeds benefit the a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 11; O.P.O.A. family trusts. Call Corinne per session. To register, call Danville and from noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Community Center at 314-3400. at 878-5200. July 12. Most books cost $1. D SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB SUMMER FUN DOG SHOW This ANVILLE show will be held from 4-7 p.m., The club meets from 9:30 a.m.-2 Sunday, July 12, at Hap Magee p.m., every Monday at the Danville Park, 1025 La Gonda Way, Veterans’ Memorial Building, Danville. Activities will include 400 Hartz Ave., for line dancing fun dog competitions, obedience exercise, bingo, mah jong and training, dog related vendors, face Library, 100 Montgomery St. This more. New members are welcome. painting and photos with your dog. event is free. Visit www.ccclib.org. Membership is $12 a year. Call This event is free, except a minimal Literary Events On Stage Patricia Graber at 443-0268. INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ fee to participate in contests with Diablo Theater SENIOR SNEAKER TRIPS Town of FESTIVAL proceeds benefiting the YMCA Lectures/ San Ramon Library will Company’s STARS 2000 presents Danville hosts Senior Sneaker Trips center. Call 831-1100 or visit www. host the 18th annual International “Guys and Dolls” starring Danville to different attractions throughout srvymca.org/events/summer-fun- Storytelling Festival at 7 p.m., residents Lindsey Scanlon as the area. For a list of dates, go to dog-show-information. Workshops Mondays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27, at Adelaide, Allie Garavaglia and Nick the Danville Community Center at BUY REAL ESTATE! DON’T BUY the library, 100 Montgomery St., McKenna at 7 p.m., July 24- Aug. 2, 420 Front St., call 314-3400 or visit LAWSUITS! Every investor will ben- San Ramon. Trails and Tales will be at San Ramon Valley High School, www.ci.danville.ca.us. Kids and efit from Attorney Ben Harvey’s on July 6; Michael Katz on July 13; 501 Danville Blvd., Danville. Tickets free talk on safely investing in Pre- Clara Yen on July 20; and Olga Loya are $14; $13 for students and Teens Foreclosures, Short Sales, Trustee on July 27. Visit www.ccclib.org. seniors. Call 943-7469. Spiritual Sales, REO’s & Subject To’s from FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK “The SCRIPTURE DAY: THE BOOK OF EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY Danville 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July Comedy of Errors” will be performed REVELATION Library will host numerous chil- 15 at Radisson Hotel Dublin- Miscellaneous Dr. William Creasy, as part of Shakespeare in the Park Ph.D., will host “Scripture Day: dren’s programs including “Hard Pleasanton, 6680 Regional St., AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD at 7:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, The Book of Revelation” from 9 Day’s Knight,” at 1:30 p.m., Dublin. Must register to attend. DRIVE During July, the Red Cross July 17-18, 25-26 and Aug. 1-2, at Saturday, July 18; cowboy storyteller Call 272-4667 or visit 15july. a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at will host weekly drawings for a Amador Valley Community Park, San Damiano, 710 Highland Dr., Lariat Larry at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. eventbrite.com. $100 gas card to all blood donors. 4301 Black Ave., Pleasanton. These 18; and Timothy James, a comedy Danville. Participants will go on a COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND To participate, sign-up to donate events are free. Call 931-5340. magician, at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. guided tour of the apocalypse, in CANCER Learn safe and effective blood from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., SHAKESPEARE’S “TAMING OF THE full color and Dolby sound. Cost 15; all at the Danville Library, 400 Saturday, July 25, at the Grange natural remedies to use during SHREW” Women’s Will presents is $75, including lunch. Call 837- Front St. Call 837-4889. Hall, 743 Diablo Rd., Danville. Call and after cancer treatment from “Taming of the Shrew” at 6 p.m., 9141, ext. 315. PRESCHOOL ROCK ‘N ROLL DANCE (800) 448-3543 or visit www.help- 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, July 18, Saturday, July 18, at the Town PARTY savealife.org (code: WARPEDVIP). Preschools are invited to come at the Wellness Community, 3276 Green in front of the Danville and dance to the sounds of classic McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC Library, 400 Front St. This event is Sports rock from the 50s and 60s at 1 p.m., event is free to cancer patients D ANVILLE Meet in front of the free. Visit www.womanswill.org. WRESTLING FOR YOUTH Danville Saturday, July 18, at the San Ramon and their support. Call 933-0107. Museum of the San Ramon Valley, STUDENTS’ NEW PLAYS Eugene Youth Wrestling Club Inc. will 205 Railroad Ave., Danville, at 10 O’Neill Foundation is sponsoring host drop-in wrestling for youth a.m., Saturday, July 11, for a walk- the second annual Studio Retreat of all levels with trainers Bill ing tour of historic Danville. An for young actors and playwrights Ramos, Dave Santos and Matt experienced docent will lead a tour at the Old Barn at Tao House, Albinson from 5:30-7:30 p.m., through the downtown to sites that Danville. Guided by theatre profes- every Wednesday until July 29, at played roles in Danville’s history. sionals, 12 students will conclude the San Ramon Valley High School A Friday evening walking tour will % # $ " % $ " the week-long retreat with a free Wrestling Room. This event is free. take place at 6:15 a.m., Friday, July "" performance in the Old Barn at ! ! 17, led by Councilwoman Karen Tao House at 2 p.m., Sunday, July Stepper, and meeting in front of the 12. 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[email protected] Page 22ÊUÊJuly 10, 2009ÊUÊDanville Weekly Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS SALES AT A GLANCE OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND 1964 Via di Salerno $2,095,000 Alamo Diablo Danville Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 202-6898 Total sales reported: 2 Total sales reported: 1 4 BEDROOMS 5703 San Antonio Street $699,000 Sun 1-4 Sasville Properties 548-8641 Lowest sale reported: $750,000 Lowest sale reported: $795,000 76 Plumeria Court $765,000 Highest sale reported: $1,887,500 Highest sale reported: $795,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Empire Realty 858-6906 5769 San Carlos Way $709,900 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 463-2000 Average sales reported: $1,318,750 Average sales reported: $795,000 5 BEDROOMS 7548 Olive Drive $769,000 337 Corrie Place $3,375,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 321-6104 Danville Walnut Creek Sun 1-4 Empire Realty 217-5020 3568 Vine Street $895,000 Total sales reported: 21 Total sales reported: 31 Sun 1-4 Valley Brokers 719-0160 Lowest sale reported: $320,000 Lowest sale reported: $145,000 Dublin 3314 Arbor Drive $989,000 Highest sale reported: $1,500,000 Highest sale reported: $1,200,000 2 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Valley Brokers 437-5830 Average sales reported: $809,976 Average sales reported: $494,629 7825 Tuscany Drive $349,900 5 BEDROOMS Source: California REsource Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 583-1111 6557 Hanover Court $$1,099,000 Pleasanton Sat 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 462-7653 413 Los Rios Court $1,149,000 3 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 518-3115 5450 Black Avenue $398,000 6736 Riddell Street $1,299,000 HOME SALES Sun 1-4 Sasville Properties 548-8641 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 3039 Badger Drive $559,000 1632 Cindy Way $1,349,000 This week’s data represents homes sold during 122 Cerezo Drive Wihera Trust to A. & K. Zakaria Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 463-2000 May 2009 for $660,000 125 Sylvia Court $669,000 1436 Irongate Court $1,375,000 155 Circle Drive N. Miller to K. McLeran for Sun 1-4 Sasville Properties 548-8641 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 621-4064 Alamo $638,000 5625 San Jose Drive $697,000 5682 Sunset Creek Court $1,600,000 215 Hawk Court H. & P. Overton to G. & P. 261 Dantley Way J. & N. Ladd to G. & A. Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-3883 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 463-2000 Kiraly for $1,887,500 McAdam for $970,000 3484 Park Place $779,950 1490 Laurenita Way Bloss Trust to R. & J. 2193 Dapplegray Lane SGT Investments to Y. Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 872-1416 San Ramon Thompson for $750,000 Yaremenko for $390,000 60 Del Hambre Circle Deutsche Bank to 4 BEDROOMS 4 BEDROOMS Danville Meritage Properties for $385,000 1608 Cindy Way $1,119,000 Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 463-2000 5400 Canyon Crest Drive $798,500 240 Alicante Place K. Angerman to M. Greco for 3454 Freeman Road Bedinger Trust to N. Jones Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 577-1944 $780,000 for $1,200,000 1624 Cindy Way $1,249,000 Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel 577-2700 325 Conway Drive T. & C. Whalen to L. & D. 2279 Gladwin Drive Long Beach Mortgage to P. Sunol 4162 Remillard Court $1,595,000 Ballif for $740,000 & P. Snyder for $425,000 Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 577-1944 3 BEDROOMS 50 Country Hills Court Nei Global Relocation to 17 Lee Street Peddecord Trust to M. & J. Yama 1988 Via di Salerno $1,959,000 2559 Kilkare Road $574,987 A. & T. Arado for $1,277,500 for $829,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 397-4165 Sat 1-4 Alain Pinel 963-8871 3034 Deer Meadow Drive Nomura Home 1483 Marchbanks Drive #4 Hayes Trust to K. Equity to A. Yonathan for $725,000 Kretsch for $245,000 59 Deer Meadow Lane R. & L. Bruce to S. & E. 123 Margarido Drive Perata Trust to S. Fallah Oliver for $1,005,000 for $490,000 3042 East Griffon Street Shapell Industries to 225 Mayhew Way #15 J. Aiello to S. & N. www.The Combs Team .com M. & S. Karatov for $860,000 Dreisch for $295,000 1993 East Rancho Verde Circle S. & H. Merritt 330 North Civic Drive #404 J. Purcell to to Weiss Trust for $730,000 Blackstock Trust for $220,000 Professionals You Can 2010 Fostoria Circle JP Morgan Chase Bank to 450 North Civic Drive #405 Deutsche Bank to M. Verlatti for $320,000 T. Walker for $239,000 240 Glasgow Circle S. & L. Heninger to N. Fagan 4 Parrot Court D. & T. Payne to K. Beckwith for Count on! for $769,000 $723,000 Call Joe and Nancy 2005 Hill Meadow Place J. & L. Rimbach to N. 1621 Ptarmigan Drive #1B Swarts Trust to Field for $950,000 Gong Trust for $170,000 309 La Spezia Court Lennar Homes to B. Pang 3430 Rossmoor Parkway #6 Finlayson Trust to 925-989-6086 for $915,000 Chappell Trust for $265,000 Nancy P. Combs Visit www.thecombsteam.com Joe Combs 318 La Spezia Court Lennar Homes to C. & T. 2833 San Antonio Drive L. Blemberg to R. Pejman for $1,100,000 Grosschedl for $625,000 24 Hour Free Audio Tour (866) 374-0607 2152 Myrtle Beach Lane D. Spelman to P. & D. 2376 Shannon Lane H. & J. Gomez to S. Boaz- Vernocy for $549,000 Shelley for $510,000 West Side Alamo Executive Luxury West Side Alamo 2 Bed Condo 411 Pennington Place E. & C. Mahoney to 2438 Shannon Lane HSBC Bank to G. Chow for X8000X9000 Beaver Trust for $936,000 $545,000 28 Rainbow Circle Porter Trust to C. Ohara for 1596 Sunnyvale Avenue #16 M. Wong to M. $550,000 Zhang for $145,000 50 Rainbow Circle M. McGregor to M. Mellone 1556 Sunnyvale Avenue Cord Limited to T. for $542,000 Kiessling for $480,000 8 Serene Place Mcdonald Trust to J. Mena for 3401 Terra Granada Drive #1B Roberts Trust $499,000 to Black Trust for $435,000 5 bedroom 5.5 bath on flat 1/2 Acre. Bonus Fabulous West Side 2 Bed 2 Bath Condo with 3826 Sheffield Circle 4436 Terra Granada Drive #2A Corbiere Trust to M. & M. J. & J. Krome to Room, Office, Pool, Spa, Cabana... more a loft. Master Bedroom Suite, Hardwoods, McGrath for $945,000 Metz Trust for $495,000 1,899,000 Inside Laundry, Fire Place,Garage. $425,000 135 St. Patricks Drive Fitzgerald Trust to A. 3288 Terra Granada Drive #4B Mitchell Trust Hernandez for $530,000 to S. & K. Hughes for $355,000 23 Timberview Court Daum Trust to M. & R. 900 Trails End Drive R. & T. Boldt to K. & A. 5 Bedroom Beauty on 1.8 Acres Danville El Pintado Loop Smiley for $1,500,000 Liberatore for $610,000 X2000 SOLD! X5000 100 Turrini Court Williamson Trust to M. & A. 3432 Valencia Court M. & J. Erwin to K. SHORT SALE! Bride for $787,000 Manning for $710,000 1300 Walden Road #208 Holton Trust to B. Diablo Hillberg for $380,000 1675 El Nido #B Moeller-Gambs Trust to D. Lee 2560 Walnut Boulevard #5 Blanco Trust to J. for $795,000 Pacheco for $193,000 41 Willow Avenue Cardella Trust to A. & D. 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