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QUOTE OF THE WEEK You can have a dialogue about money without “ denigrating and disrespecting. —Cindy Andre, a second-grade teacher at Alamo Elementary, who attended the rally at the Capitol ”
23 graduate from Leadership Leadership San Ramon Valley honored 23 graduates yesterday in the culmination of their 10-month Leadership program, which is designed to give a historical perspective and in-depth look at the issues in the community.This class included bankers, builders, corporate managers, business owners, civic employees and community volunteers. The course included 10 monthly daylong sessions dis- Let our work reflect your style cussing a variety of topics germane to the dynamics of the San Ramon Valley, such as education, the economy, local Our tile selection includes the finest varieties: and state government, regional planning, community eco- nomics and community arts. Participants also performed ❖ Granite ❖ Marble ❖ Ceramic ❖ Porcelain fieldwork, reporting back at the monthly sessions. Leadership is accepting applications for its 2005-06 pro- ❖ Mosaics ❖ Stone Art ❖ Glass gram, which will begin in September. Call Executive Director Nancy Lieber at 355-2554 or e-mail [email protected] for We guide your project from selection to completion information. For applications: www.leadershipsrv.org. CASA honors students 79 Railroad Avenue • Danville • Next to Trader Joe’s The San Ramon Valley Community Against Substance 925.831.3500 • www.artisticstoneworld.com Abuse selected students to receive its 2005 Gaylene Sullivan Awards, which were given out at a breakfast last week. Open Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Gaylene Sullivan died in an automobile accident in 1987, Artistic Stone World when she was a junior at San Ramon Valley High working to promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle. High school students receiving this year’s awards included Courtney Rawitch from Monte Vista; Sarah Pinsky from San Ramon Valley; Kelly Cochran from California; Blair Schmoeger from Del Amigo; Matthew Rowley from Venture; and Rachel Bernhard from Athenian. The Ernie Kern Community Service Award was presented to Officer Jeff Phelps of the Danville Police Department for his work with high school students. Visit supervisor’s office Contra Costa County Supervisor Mary N. Peipho of District III is holding open houses in her offices in Danville and in Brentwood for her constituents. The open house in Danville will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, at her office, 309 Diablo Road. Light refreshments will be served. “This is a great opportunity for me to continue the dia- logue with my constituents and for them to meet my staff who work diligently on the public’s behalf every day” said Piepho. For more information, call 820-8683. Kid Safety Day at Blackhawk The Blackhawk Museum and Blackhawk Plaza are host- ing a day dedicated to safety, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 11. The Kids Safety Day, which takes place twice a year, gives families an opportunity to see what emergency services the community offers. Families can also learn tips on how to stay safe. There will be an air rescue helicopter, dogs from the K-9 unit, inkless finger printing, sheepdog demonstrations, a fire engine, and AAA’s “Otto” the robot. Safe Moves will set up a cardboard village for kids to walk through, practicing crossing the street and observing safety signs. The event is free of charge.
Corrections Betty Casey, head of the walking tours for the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, noted the following corrections for “Step into the Past,” which ran May 20: The Presbyterian Church was a white wooden-framed New England style structure. The redwood tree was planted in l876. John Hartz subdivided 12 acres of his original property into 74 lots. (He sold four lots to Edward McCauley for $150 each. McCauley built his home and the Danville Railroad Hotel on the property.) The one-room schoolhouse was built behind the Grange Hall in l865. The original Danville Grammar was built in l858 on the south side of town.
Page 4 • June 3, 2005 • Danville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE • BLACKHAWK • DIABLO • ALAMO Taking action in Sacramento Teachers, administrators, school workers join thousands to protest governor’s policies toward education, unions by Casey Reivich sands of teachers, nurses, firefight- Organizations like the California promised to eventually pay the “He has lied. He has promised one ers and policemen from all across Teachers Association claim that money back to the schools. thing, a fully funded proposition. ublic school teachers went to the state gathered on the south lawn Schwarzenegger reneged on an Educators argue, however, that He borrowed $2 billion from Sacramento to stand up to the of the Capitol in Sacramento on agreement he made with them in he also promised to increase school Proposition 98 and now he is P governor last week. Wednesday last week to voice oppo- 2003. After defeating Gov. Gray funding if the state’s economy reneging. The level of funding that “You can have a dialogue about sition to Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Davis in the recall election, improved. Schwarzenegger denies should have been coming in to our money without denigrating and policy agenda. A similar rally was Schwarzenegger faced a $20 bil- this. schools is now not going to. This disrespecting,” said Cindy Andre, a simultaneously held in Los Angeles. lion state deficit. In order to narrow “We wanted California to know will impact school programs.” second-grade teacher at Alamo The rally was partly in response the deficit without raising taxes, he what the governor is doing is The rally was also a response to Elementary School. to Schwarzenegger’s May budget negotiated with the education wrong,” said Mary Jane Keogh, Schwarzenegger’s proposed spe- Andre, along with about 100 revision, in which $1.3 billion in lobby to suspend for a year president of the San Ramon Valley cial election this fall. other teachers from the San Ramon surplus money was allocated to Proposition 98, a funding guaran- Education Association, part of the Valley Unified District and thou- transportation and not education. tee for public schools. He in turn California Teachers Association. ➤ Continued on page 6
Time to remember Betty Bancalari reads the Quotation Wall at the new All Wars Memorial, which was dedicated Monday, Memorial Day. Bancalari came with her dad, Jess Barker, a career naval officer for 33 years who served in both World War II and the Korean War. “It’s beauti- ful,” she said. “This is the first Memorial Day we’ve come out in a long while. It’s important to support vets in anyway possible.” The dedication ceremony drew crowds that filled the grounds from the monument set against the hill to Stone Valley Road across the park. CASEY REIVICH Railroad Avenue slated West Nile Virus for lighted brick crossway is here Project will encourage people to cross street— and be safer Residents warned to clean up standing water in yards
by Casey Reivich by Dolores Fox Ciardelli Mike Stella, a senior civil engineer Because the crosswalk was not water,” said Lau. “It’s a simple he town of Danville is going with the town. part of the original Clocktower ren- thing a citizen in Danville or any- to make it easier to cross “As we got into the design, we ovation, the project needed addi- orthern California is going where in Contra Costa County can T Railroad Avenue. realized there were certain tional funds, which the Town to be the epicenter of West take ownership of.” Currently there are crosswalks at improvements we could make to Council has approved. The lighted N Nile Virus this year, and This includes pots around plants, Linda Mesa and at Prospect improve the town,” he said. “It’ll crosswalk will cost roughly Kalei Lau, Danville representative bird baths, boat covers, indenta- Avenue. The new crosswalk will be be much more comfortable for $30,000, said Stella. on the county mosquito control tions in yards where water may built between these two with hopes pedestrians to cross.” The entire Clocktower renova- board, is urging residents to clean puddle and any place else that it will encourage pedestrian traffic It will also be safer. Lights will tion project is scheduled to begin up standing water in their back water may stand for five days or between Hartz and Railroad. automatically start flashing when a in early July and should be com- yards. more, making it a potential breed- The new crosswalk is part of the pedestrian passes. Although the pleted by the end of October. Lau made a presentation to the ing ground for mosquitoes. It takes town’s Clocktower renovation crosswalk is not a stop sign, it will Disruption to traffic on Railroad Danville Town Council recently, five days for a mosquito to go project to add 50 new parking warn drivers that someone is cross- Avenue should be minimal, said reporting that the Contra Costa through its entire life cycle, from spaces to its lot. In order to make ing. Stella. County Mosquito and Vector egg to biting adult. space for the new parking, Railroad The crosswalk is designed to tie “Anytime you have workmen on Control District is tripling its edu- “Back yards are the No. 1 source Avenue will be narrowed. into the brick walkway next to the the street, installing conduits, the cation staff and doubling its field of breeding in Contra Costa Town engineers discovered in Uptown Café, which will extend contractor will caution motorists staff. County,” said Deborah Bass, pub- planning the renovation that a through the center of the parking that there are workers on the “One thing is to have people be lic information officer for the dis- crosswalk could be part of it, said lot and cross Railroad Avenue. streets,” he said. ■ mindful of backyard reservoirs of ➤ Continued on page 9 Danville Weekly • June 3, 2005 • Page 5 D ANVILLE WEEKLY A most unique gift & garden shop ! Sale % “Closing our doors 50OFF ALL after 15 years” Merchandise % nd 40 OFF Begins June 2 FOUNTAINS HIDDEN TREASURES 166 E. Prospect Judy and Bob Morton Old Town Danville 925.837.5361
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desires, and secondly, you want to purchase this This free report outlines the psychology of COURTESY OF PENNY RIX home for the lowest possible price. how a seller sets their asking price. It gives you Bill Pence, a science teacher at California High School and California State Teacher of When you analyze those successful homebuy- 3 simple steps to follow, before you even set foot the Year in 1999, wears a T-shirt in Sacramento that expresses the frustrations he and ers who have the experience to purchase the home in a seller's home, which will ensure you are able his fellow teachers in the district have with Gov. Schwarzenegger. they want for thousands of dollars below a seller's to successfully slash thousands of dollars off the asking price, some common denominators price of the home you want. school-related unions, and school emerge. Negotiating skills are important, but To hear a brief recorded message about how to Sacramento board president Buchanan was there are three additional key factors that must order you free copy of this report, call 1-800-294- ➤ Continued from page 5 Superintendent Robert Kessler. “Schools need adequate finan- come into play long before you ever submit an 0437 and enter ID# 1014. You can call anytime, Schwarzenegger wants to make cial resources. Currently, offer. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. tenure tougher for public school California has the highest academ- This topic has been the subject of extensive Call now to find out how you can save thou- teachers; put a cap on state spend- ic standards of any state, yet our analysis by industry experts, and a summary of sands of dollars when you buy a home. ing, which would also allow the funding is among the lowest in the governor to unilaterally cut fund- nation,” said Kessler. “This doesn’t ing to Proposition 98; and redraw make sense. The state budget needs state and legislative districts. to reflect the high priority the pub- “I think it’s really important that lic has placed on children and the the governor honors Proposition 98 education system.” and that he understands we’re Kessler also attended to support going to fight to keep it from being the district’s teachers and classified repealed,” said school board presi- employees at the rally, he said. dent Joan Buchanan, who also Most teachers who attended the attended the rally in Sacramento. rally worked a full school day and “It’s a funding minimum. Having left immediately after school. any kind of ballot initiative to elim- “We went by bus. We went right inate Prop. 98 means problems for after the students left at 2 p.m.,” education in the future.” Buchanan said Andre. Kessler was already in said, however, that it’s too soon to Sacramento attending meetings. HȐȇȨɕȃɄɨȐɑѲ tell how the governor’s policies He walked to the rally afterward will impact the district. with Sen. Tom Torlakson (D, 7th THE h.EWv "RIDGES 2ESTAURANT "AR IN $ANVILLE “We’re fortunate. We’ve done a District). good job on balancing the budget, Judy Clawson, head of clerical, SITUATED ON THE CORNER OF (ARTZ !VENUE AND #HURCH 3TREET we don’t have declining enroll- food service, technical and instruc- #ALIFORNIA !MERICAN CUISINE WITH %UROPEAN AND !SIAN INmUENCES ment, and we’ve taken responsibil- tional assistants in the school dis- ity for funding our post-retirement trict, took one of her vacation days %NJOY SUMMER DINING ON OUR VINE COVERED PATIO benefits. I don’t see us making to make it to Sacramento. “It was cuts, but I don’t see us adding back huge and hot, but it was well- OR SAMPLE THE SMALL PLATES IN THE BARLOUNGE AREA programs,” said Buchanan. organized,” she said. “There were Another controversial initiative press helicopters flying overhead. is a “paycheck protection” initia- My daughter who lives in Davis $URING THE MONTH OF *UNE tive that would require labor thought it was an awesome site.” $INNER .IGHTLY AT PM BRING IN THIS COUPON FOR A unions to obtain permission from The governor is expected to 3UNDAYS AT PM members before spending union decide on the special election by &2%% ,5.#( %.42³% dues for political purposes. mid-June. It would most probably ,UNCH -ONDAY THROUGH &RIDAY WHEN YOU PURCHASE AN “It’s war on the unions. He’s take place in November 2006 and making that quite clear,” said cost the state approximately $80 mil- AM TO PM %NTRÏE OF GREATER OR EQUAL VALUE /NE COUPON PER TABLE Keogh. lion, according to Secretary of State $7 Keogh believes Schwarzenegger Bruce McPherson. The next primary will go through with the special election is scheduled for June 2006. election, despite the opposition. A In the meantime, district teachers, recent survey by the Public Policy administrators,and classified works Institute of California and the remain united in their opposition to ɑȨȇȝȐɕѱѱѱǸɉȵǸȃȐɬȣȐɑȐȘɑȨȐȽȇɕȝǸɜȣȐɑ James Irvine Foundation showed the governor’s policies. that support for a special election “We’ve felt there’s been support has dropped since January among from everybody. So in that respect Democrats (34 percent to 24 per- it’s been very good,” said Penny #HURCH 3TREET $ANVILLE #! cent); Republicans (58 percent to Rix, a third-grade teacher at Alamo 46 percent); and independents (47 Elementary. “We all need to make percent to 37 percent). statements the best way we know WWWBRIDGESDANVILLECOM The district was united at the how. That was an appropriate rally. Along with the teachers, forum.” ■
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Danville Weekly • June 3, 2005 • Page 7 D ANVILLE WEEKLY Minimize medications Trustees OK design Minimize procedures for new Venture Sunglasses & Sunscreen Optional Maximize Alternative high school to get $3.5 million home living by Casey Reivich Parvez Fatteh, M.D. Pain Medicine Presently, it is hard to even find 11,222-square-foot school is $3.5 The Key to Unlocking Chronic Pain. Venture School. million, which is $609,411 under 470 Market Place • San Ramon • (925) 277-9600 925-552-6363 Sandwiched between PG&E the December 2004 cost estimate. Call ahead for ‘“Team seating” 115 Ryan Industrial Ct. #208 and the Burger King on busy Crow The new one-story school will San Ramon Canyon Road in San Ramon, share a campus with the upcoming “Come in for the beer, Venture is located at the service Dougherty Valley High School and center for San Ramon Valley will be adjacent to the new Diablo come back for the food” 510-265-5795 24301 Southland Dr. #411 Unified School District. The serv- Valley College campus. “Best Watering Hole” www.hopyard.com Hayward ice center is also home to the dis- Architect Grazyna Ostas showed trict’s maintenance department and a portion of the schematic design school bus maintenance yard. to the trustees at their meeting. The Venture looks less like a state-of- Venture design mirrored the con- the-art alternative high school and ceptual design of its future neigh- Tired of those Reading Glasses? more like a warehouse. bor, Dougherty Valley High. One At its May 17 meeting, the board member voiced concern that Exciting new non-laser procedure school board OK’d plans for a new the front of the school did not 11,222-square-foot home in reflect Venture’s creative and to rid yourself of reading glasses! Dougherty Valley. experimental spirit. Ostas assured “We’ve been waiting to be relo- the board that everyone at Venture • First and only CK provider in the cated for a while,” said Joan was involved in coming up with the Diamond, principal at Venture. design and while the design looked East Bay “We’ve been in the service center plain in the sketches, it would • Three-minute, non-invasive, for 12 years. It’s always been a eventually embody the Venture good relationship between Venture spirit. radio wave, in-office treatment and maintenance center, but it’s “I think that it’s perfect. Grazyna still a warehouse and we need did an artful job of listening to the • Call for a free screening today! more room, and maintenance concerns and desires of the com- needs more room, too.” mittee,” said Diamond. “She spent Started in 1978, Venture was time here to really understand how meant to be an alternative public we operate. She translated that in school for students who were at the external and internal designs.” risk of dropping out of school. The Diamond hopes to make the introducing school’s original location was in an front of the school inviting by put- office building, said Diamond. ting in a sitting area and flower Venture now serves nearly 600 planters. She hopes students will students and delivers its curriculum be able to take classes Venture through independent study. While does not offer, like foreign lan- Lerner Eye Center the school continues to help at-risk guage, music and drama, at students, many of its students are Dougherty Valley High. She also www.lernereyecenter.com HILARY JON LERNER, M.D. acknowledged to be among the hopes that Venture students will be Eye Physician & Surgeon most creative and independent in able to share the neighboring Modern technology with old-fashion care the district. school’s sports facilities. Concord Pittsburg San Ramon “The doctor that physicians The new Venture campus will be Staff, students and parents have choose for their own eye care” built using money from Measure all been involved in the design of 925-685-1130 925-432-9300 925-820-9600 A, a $260 million School Facilities the new school. In the coming Bond passed in 2002 to renovate weeks, the design committee will and upgrade local schools. meet again with Ostas to work out The school board approved details such as storage and lighting, We Do… Saylor Consulting Group’s said Diamond. • Custom Cabinets schematic design and independent Venture and Dougherty Valley cost estimate for the new Venture High School are scheduled to open • Kitchen & Baths Custom School. The newest estimate for the in August 2007. ■ • Hard Surface Countertops Kitchens • Electrical Upgrades & Baths & Lighting • Remodel • Design • Reface 3rd Generation Contractor... 1st Class Workmanship Attention to detail and Your hometown newspaper 925.820.2724 personalized service are away from home. our promise to you www.DanvilleKitchensAndBaths.com Dean Huber Construction, Inc. • Dean & Sarah Huber, Partners License: 770455 • Locally owned since 1988
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Making Iron Horse Trail eco-friendly Iron Horse Committee to discuss future of restoration project
by Casey Reivich and the East Bay Regional Park the County and the park district that the county did not come out on chance to revive its cause and District, which manages the trail specified that the group could only the day of the last project because speak to the County and park dis- In February 2004, more than 100 itself. The aim of the pilot project have 30-50 volunteers at a time. On of a lack of funds, which was also trict’s concerns. volunteers headed out to the area of is to see if the Iron Horse Corridor the day of their last project, 125 a violation of their permit. In addition to the LifeGarden the Iron Horse Trail immediately in could become an eco-friendly lin- volunteers came out. LifeGarden eventually received a restoration project, the committee back of San Ramon Valley High ear parkway. “There were concerns about how letter from the county and the park will discuss the financial plan for School. Their goal was to put down LifeGarden also wants to the mulch was being delivered, district informing the group that managing the Iron Horse Corridor, mulch and replace non-native demonstrate how the use of mulch where it was being dropped, and the pilot program was to be said Greitzer. The meeting is open plants with native plants in the and native plants could keep down the number of volunteers had got- stopped. The letter listed the coun- to the public. It will start at 4:30 areas next to the trail. They were maintenance costs while helping ten larger than initially planned,” ty and park district’s concerns with p.m. and is being held at the mobile participating in a pilot program the environment, saying that if the said John Greitzer of the Contra the project. home clubhouse at Brookview, spearheaded by LifeGarden, a non- County used mulch, it would not Costa County Community On June 8, at the meeting of the 1201 Monument Blvd. in Concord. profit group headquartered in need to spray pesticides or mow the Development Department. Ironhorse Corridor Advisory For more information, call 335- Walnut Creek that promotes envi- grass. LifeGarden volunteers alleged Committee, LifeGarden will get a 1201. ■ ronmental education and health From February 2004 through to land use ideas. December 2004, LifeGarden was The pilot program is being run in able to organize four projects on conjunction with Contra Costa the Iron Horse Trail but the last one County, which manages the land on hit a snag. either side of the Iron Horse Trail, The permit LifeGarden had with Take advantage of rising markets… Concord; telephone 685-9301. West Nile Bass urged people to report dead ➤ Continued from page 5 birds, by calling 1-877-WNV-BIRD but moderate the risk. (968-2473). She also stressed the trict. She said the biggest miscon- importance of vaccinating horses ception about mosquito breeding is but said cats and dogs do not seem Introducing AIG SunAmerica's that it takes place in agricultural susceptible to the virus. water but nearly 80 years of moni- West Nile Virus, which first toring of mosquitoes has taught the appeared in the Eastern United High Watermark Funds district otherwise. States in 1999, is transmitted to “Mosquitoes can breed in a cou- humans and animals through the ple of tablespoons of water,” she bite of an infected mosquito and said, adding that 800,000 mosqui- cannot be spread person to person. 2010 High Watermark Fund toes can be bred in one tire in a side Mosquitoes become infected with yard. “I can’t emphasize enough the virus when they feed on infect- 2015 High Watermark Fund about checking yards after the ed birds. recent rains.” “It is estimated that one in five 2020 High Watermark Fund people bitten by an infected mos- quito becomes ill,” according to “Mosquitoes can district reports. “People who do Invest Comfortably. become ill may experience symp- breed in a couple of toms like fever, headache and body 2020 tablespoons of water. ache. Less than 1 percent of infect- Help Build Your Assets. I can’t emphasize ed individuals require hospitaliza- tion.” For information concerning Protect Your Portfolio with enough about West Nile Virus testing, call the Health Services Department at a guarantee* that covers both checking yards after (888) 959-9911. the recent rains.” A total of 830 West Nile Virus principal and investment gains. infections were reported from 23 —Deborah Bass, public counties in California in 2004, * An investor must hold their shares until the information officer for the Contra maturity date, as defined in the prospectus, with 28 human fatalities. There 2015 in order to receive the guaranteed payout. Costa County Mosquito have been no reports of the virus in and Vector Control District humans in 2005, although it has For more information contact: been detected in 21 California BrokerScott NameBerg counties. In 2004, 19 birds were Broker/Dealer Name Fountains can be a source but are found in Contra Costa County with Investment Architects, Inc. OK if they are flowing, said Bass, West Nile Virus, including a StreetAlamo, Address CA 94507 City, State, Zip but she suggested using a “mosqui- Western Scrub Jay found in 925-837-7551 to dunk,” a natural pesticide that September in Alamo near Stone (000)-000-0000 can be purchased at any garden Valley and Roundhill roads.
center. “It is not harmful to fish or “To date (this year), there have 2010 birds and is very specific to mos- been three positive birds with West quitoes,” she said. She suggested Nile Virus in the county,” Bass flushing out birdbaths one a week. said, “but no horses, no chickens
The County Mosquito and and no humans.” Shares of the AIG SunAmerica Funds are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and Vector Control District also pro- “This is the second years we’ve involve investment risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. The Funds’ guarantee is backed by a put agreement between AIG Series Trust on behalf of the Funds, and Prudential Global Funding (“PGF"). PGF's obligations are guar- vides free mosquitofish, which can had it and the second year is anteed by its parent, Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential Financial"). The put agreement is solely the obligation of PGF and Prudential Financial. The put agreement is eat up to 500 mosquito larvae always the worst year,” she added. an obligation that runs solely to the Funds, not to the Funds’ shareholders. PGF’s obligations under the put agreement are dependent on the financial condition of PGF and Prudential Financial. The guaranteed payout will be reduced by any redemptions of Fund shares or distributions taken in cash, sales charges and extraordinary fund expens- every day. These are available “Northern California is going to be es. Distributions from the Funds are taxable whether or not you reinvest them in additional shares of the Funds. The guaranteed payout under the put agreement does not apply to shares redeemed during the investment period, and shareholders can lose money on shares redeemed early. Neither the Funds nor AIG SunAmerica is obligated to between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the the epicenter for West Nile Virus replace the put agreement provider or Prudential Financial should they be unable to make repayments necessary to support the guaranteed payout. The put agreement increases the Funds’ expenses and could lower Funds’ performance. If the put agreement with PGF is terminated, the fee payable under a new agreement may be higher. district office, 155 Mason Circle in this year.” ■ Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of any mutual fund distributed by AIG SunAmerica Capital Services, Inc. before investing. This and other important information is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained from your financial adviser or from the SunAmerica Sales Desk at 800-858-8850, ext. 6003. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest. HWAD1-7/04
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From cookie jars to friends— find treasures at Thrift Station Who knew a penguin cookie jar The Thrift Station, as well as the ing at the Thrift Station for more could be so cute? One of the perks counseling center, provides thera- than 31 years. All that time, she’s of being a volunteer at the Thrift py, pointed out coordinator Cathy been categorizing sports equipment Station is getting first crack at the Clausen, explaining that many and crafts items. “They gave me donations, and Elaine Maier is woman find a purpose through this job because I have five boys,” quick to buy penguins in any size their volunteering plus make new she said, elbow deep in weights, DANVILLE, BLACKHAWK or shape for her granddaughter. friends. “The shop has healing softballs and golf clubs. But, she Elaine is one of the 100-plus vol- effects for lots of ladies, especially added, she is ready to give it up & SAN RAMON unteers who make the spacious those who have lost their spouses,” now that she is 75 and let a younger Thrift Station at the Crossroads a she said. The customers make woman take her place. - Office & Retail Space Available - well-organized and pleasant place friends with each other, too, she The shop was bustling last to shop. It is run by the Friends of said. Some customers come in Thursday with folks looking Prime office space available Discovery and benefits the non- every day, since the inventory through the clothes, housewares profit Discovery Counseling changes daily, and on Saturdays it and books. Jayne and John from 400 sq. ft. to 3,800 sq. ft. Center, which was founded in is a meeting place. “We are one Schnittker of Alamo were brows- 1969. part of the ‘quilt’ of the communi- ing for items their grandchildren Elaine discovered the Thrift ty,” she added. might enjoy, and had gathered a Straface & Riele Station more than 15 years ago. Judy Nauman, a Danville resi- cute pink sleeper, a little girl’s Commercial Real Estate Services She admired the jewelry of a dent, said her daughter discovered Hawaiian dress and a fat rubber woman seated next to her at a the store when she was in junior snake. Jayne worked in a Walnut Located in Danville Since 1992 luncheon, who said it was from her high. “She said, ‘Mother, you have Creek thrift shop for 45 years and “shop” in Danville. Elaine assumed to go down there,’” recalled Judy. said people used to be embarrassed Call Gary Riele: 925.736.1105 she meant a classy little boutique. She’d been looking for something to shop at thrift stores but it’s When the woman explained she to do and now she’s been working become trendy. “Now it’s like a worked at the Thrift Station, Elaine there for 18 years, including 16 as treasure hunt,” Jayne said. checked it out, then began volun- coordinator. She said some of the Join the treasure hunt from 10 teering. women from the shop recently a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Thom Martin, executive director traveled to Mexico together. But 486 San Ramon Valley Blvd. The of Discovery Counseling Center, they don’t seem to regard their Friends are also looking for volun- said the Friends are responsible for activities as work; they sort and teers to commit to two four-hour about one-third of the center’s hang clothes, move boxes and shifts a week. And they always income and next year its donations attach price tags in the large back need donations—bring them to the will reach the $5 million mark, room, talking and laughing all the back door during business hours Window Coverings • Furnishings • Interior Design raised since the Friends started the while. and be sure to knock. shop in 1973. “They run this amaz- Joan Galletly, who used to work Drop in and check it out. You ing business and don’t even know the cash register at the Monte Vista might even find a penguin cookie how good they are,” he said. High cafeteria, has been volunteer- jar. ■
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Page 10 • June 3, 2005 • Danville Weekly Perspective Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PUBLISHER Deborah Acosta McKeehan On renaming runs for president. “Mount Cheney.” EDITORIAL Waste not, Mount Diablo If we could get the support of Editor Rumsfeld, Delay and Cheney for Dolores Fox Ciardelli Editor; the name change, we could call it Staff Writer want not I may be a moron, too, but I agree Mount Rushmore, or if that’s Casey Reivich Danville teenager Jeff Gustafson, who made a pres- with Art Mijares of Oakley that we taken, how about 3 Com Park or should change the name of Mount Monster Park or PacBell Park. Sports Writer entation recently to the school board about recycling, Mike L. McColgan Diablo. How about “Mount Nah, let’s stick with Mount actually has an old-fashioned way of thinking. Before Rumsfeld,” who is really the devil. Rushmore. Bill Murray will proba- Contributors the advent of the environmental movement, genera- Or we could delay it for a while— bly show up for the dedication. Kathy Cordova tions knew the meaning of conservation and waste there’s a thought, “Mount Delay.” By the way, editor, God told me Stephanie Ericson diversion. Think of your mother saying, “Eat every- Come to think of it the real devil in to write this letter. Deborah Grossman our lives, Dick Cheney, will be need- Franklin Kistner Cathy Jetter thing on your plate” or “Only take what you’re going ing a monument for 2008 when he Danville Joe Ramirez to eat.” Or your grandfather drinking milk beyond its ART & PRODUCTION expiration date. Art Director Perhaps, due to war or hardship, generations before Shannon Corey us were better conservationists. People who have lived Assistant Design Director through the Depression or war rationing remember a Don’t go a week Ben Ho time when there was not a limitless supply of every- Designers thing. They wouldn’t throw away that parcel paper and James Greenfield string because they without your WEEKLY Steve Bruzenak might be able to use it ADVERTISING again someday soon. “It’s not just about Advertising Manager In Danville, we can The Danville Weekly is mailed to every Laure Reynolds be proud. We have putting out a green home and most businesses in Danville, Advertising curbside recycling, bin, it’s about being Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo. If you are not Account Executive green waste collection, receiving the newspaper and want to receive it Lindsey Alberi and hazardous house- mindful—taking only be sure to let us know by calling 837-8300. Amy McKelligan hold waste collection. what we need, not Classified Advertising Danville, like most of For an extra copy, stop by our office at Susan Thomas California, is ahead of just what we want.” 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 or pick one up the curve in terms of at one of the handy locations in the area such as BUSINESS recycling. In 1995 our Office Manager the post offices in Danville, Diablo and Alamo; Caroll Sandifor waste diversion rate was only 34 percent. In 2000, some 11 years after the state passed the Integrated Waste Trader Joe’s; the Danville Library; Longs Drugs Ad Services Management Act, which mandated that the state cut its in Danville, Blackhawk and Alamo; Walgreens; Veneta Roberts waste by 50 percent, Danville’s waste diversion rate was Andronico’s Market; and Rakestraw Books. Operations Manager 51 percent. Shannon Corey But we still consume a lot. 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Danville Weekly • June 3, 2005 • Page 11 Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG • OBITUARIES • BIRTHS & WEDDINGS
POLICE LOG POLICE BULLETIN The Danville Police Department ROM THE F HE made the following information avail- RE A A R T able. Under the law, those charged Learn to ask the right questions C with offenses are considered inno- cent until convicted. Blackhawk police services is offering a public Barretto, who was found guilty of second degree information class at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, at murder when she drove while intoxicated, May 24 the Lakeside County Club in Blackhawk. The swerved off Camino Tassajara, and struck Alana • Warrant to be arrested: 34-year-old event, which is welcoming non-Blackhawk resi- man arrested on the 400 block and Troy Pack, killing them. A dents as well, is meant to help homeowners better ND DS of Hartz Ave. at 7:26 a.m. “We just want people to be very careful. We THE AN screen the people they hire to work around the H • Possession of dangerous drugs: want them to be able to hire quality people,” said arrest made on Danville house. Sarah Cares Boulevard and Hartford Rd. at Lt. Kevin Ryan of Blackhawk Police Services Ryan. Hiring the right people can prevent things 7:22 a.m. believes screening tips could be invaluable, espe- like robbery, he added. To reserve a seat, call has an experienced & • Residential Burglary: Hill Meadow Pl. cially in light of former Danville nanny Jimena Ryan at 736-1018. compassionate staff at 8:50 a.m. • Possession of dangerous drugs: that offers in-home • Accident-property damage: Blemer • Grand theft, shoplift: Crow Canyon • Misdemeanor, other: 26-year-old Rd. and Green Valley Rd. at 3:42 Camino Tassajara and Rd. at 8:05 p.m. man arrested on El Cerro Sherburne Hills at 11:46 p.m. care to best suit p.m. Boulevard and I-680 southbound May 27 your needs May 25 at 7:18 p.m. The Office of Contra Costa County • Missing runaway juvenile: El Pintado • Battery, misdemeanor: I-680 Sheriff Department’s Valley Station ❤ • Petty theft, from vehicle: Camino Rd. at 5:52 p.m. made the following information Companionship Amigo at 9:49 a.m. northbound, Sycamore Valley ❤ • Accident-property damage: Blemer Rd. at 10:27 p.m. available. Hourly & Live-in • Vandalism-schools: Stone Valley Rd. Rd. at 10:59 a.m. at 11:23 a.m. May 28 ALAMO ❤ Personal Care • Accident-property damage: Camino • Forgery, fraudulent documents: St Tassajara and Woodside Dr. at • DUI: 33-year-old man arrested on May 24 ❤ George Rd. at 11:16 a.m. Diablo Rd. and W. El Pintado Medication Monitoring 10:47 a.m. • Disturbance on Danville Blvd. • Accident-property damage: Diablo Rd. at 12:01 a.m. ❤ Meal Preparation • Petty theft, from building: Stone Rd. and Hartz Ave. at 12:57 Valley Rd. at11:10 a.m. • DUI: 62-year-old woman arrested on May 25 ❤ p.m. the 400 block of Diablo Rd. at • Auto burglary on Stone Valley Way Errands & • Credit card fraud: Haskins Ranch 12:24 a.m. • Hit and run: Ackerman Dr. and Circle at 10:20 a.m. • Petty theft from vehicle on N. Transportation Diablo Rd. at 8:41 p.m. • Malicious telephone calls: La Gonda Jackson Way ❤ • Accident-property damage: San Way at 1:06 p.m. Light Housekeeping May 26 Ramon Valley Boulevard at May 27 11:36 a.m. • Accident-property damage: ❤ Dementia Care • Driving under the influence (DUI): Blackstone Dr. and Tassajara • Auto burglary on Camille Ct. 22-year-old man arrested on • Missing person, juvenile: Joaquin Dr. Ranch Dr. at 3:32 p.m. ❤ Hospice Care West El Pintado Rd. and Valley at 1:46 p.m. May 28 Creek Lane at 2:02 a.m. • Death, non-criminal: Verde Mesa Dr. • Accident-property damage: Diablo at 5:34 p.m. • Malicious mischief on Casa Vallecita Individual personal service • Drugs, possession of marijuana at Rd. and El Cerro Boulevard at school: Love Lane at 10:22 a.m. 4:12 p.m. • Disturbing the peace: Stone Valley May 29 and pricing plans available. Rd. at 11:03 p.m. • Malicious mischief: Peters Ranch • Disturbing the peace: Stone Valley • Malicious mischief on Acacia Ln. Rd. at 12:27 p.m. Rd. at 4:19 p.m. • Possession of unlawful weapon: A male juvenile arrested on Linda BLACKHAWK Sarah Cares • Accident-property damage: Camino • Driving with suspended license: A Mesa and Railroad. at 11:31 In home care services Tassajara and Crow Canyon Rd. 32-year-old man arrested on p.m. May 26 at 3:54 p.m. Highland Dr. and Sky Terrace at • Disturbance on Deer Trail Ln. 1785 Barcelona Street • Vandalism, felony: Laurel Wood Dr. 5:07 p.m. May 29 Livermore, CA 94550 and Old Blackhawk Rd. at 3:55 • Missing runaway juvenile: El Capitan • DUI: Arrest made on Brookside Dr. DANVILLE p.m. Dr. at 6:44 p.m. and Everett Dr. at 2:54 a.m. (925) 371-8100 May 26 • Accident-property damage: Hartz • Drugs, under influence: 41-year-old • Mentally ill commitment: • Disturbance on Sun Tree Ct. Licensed, Insured and Bonded Ave. and Linda Mesa Ave. at female arrested on Linda Mesa Shelterwood Ct. and 5:04 p.m. and Railroad. at 8:39 p.m. Shelterwood Dr. at 6:16 p.m.
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Page 12 • June 3, 2005 • Danville Weekly Sports A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE
Golf comes with good times and bad times Star golfer says the game taught him many important lessons
by Mike Mc Colgan
ryan Vencill was the lone because it was a big step for me,” not get upset about them.” San Ramon Wolf golfer said Vencill. “I was playing the “On the other hand, one of the B recently qualifying for the first hole and assessed a 2-stroke good times was when I was playing NCS Tournament of Champions at penalty for my dad caddying for in a PGA Junior Series Event at Rooster Run Golf Club in me. It was against the rules to have Dark Horse Golf Course in Petaluma. He has been playing on a direct family member carrying Auburn,” he continued. Shooting a the San Ramon Golf team since his the bag. I didn’t read that in the 78 the first day, Vencill was 6 freshman year and is now a senior. strokes off the lead. The second “My handicap is 0 and I plan on day he finished birdie, eagle, attending Cal Poly next year and birdie, par to shoot a round of 68. attempting to make their golf team “Although I lost in “This was my best tournament as a walk on,” he said. the playoff, it taught round and it qualified me for a He started playing golf when he playoff to win. Although I lost in was 3 years old. “I would just me that anything the playoff, it taught me that any- swing a plastic club around the could happen and thing could happen and to never house then hit it a few times on the give up,” he said. course,” he recalled. “I started to never give up.” “Golf has taught me many playing competitively when I was —Bryan Vincell important lessons,” Vencill added, 9 years old and played many junior “to release my emotions and only tournaments each summer.” worry what can be done and not Golf comes with good times and what one cannot control. Focusing bad times, he says. One of his rules so my first big tournament on the present helps you execute a worst experiences was when he did not go well. I continued to play good shot and increase your confi- was playing in his first U.S. Junior but missed the cut. I learned that dence. Having confidence is very Amateur qualifier at Stanford golf is a game where you need to important to be able to play the University. “I was very nervous learn from the bad experiences and game well.” ■
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Danville Weekly • June 3, 2005 • Page 13 COVER
When the desire for a com called, Danville musicians ca
attend the first rehearsal,” Larry explained. “We knew our band,” and Jan points out that its existence is due to the gen- here’s the band? That was the ques- timing wasn’t great, our first meeting was the week after the erous support of the Danville community and other area tion Jan and Larry Anderson asked Sept. 11 attack.” sponsors. “While the Danville Arts Commission has been four-and-a-half years ago as the But 50 enthusiastic musicians showed up, instruments in very encouraging, we don’t receive any money from the retired couple looked around their hand. city, ” she said. beloved town of Danville. “Amazingly, we had a fairly good balance of instru- The band’s season runs from September until June, and Surrounding cities offered a pletho- ments,” said Larry. “And they were all pretty talented.” requires an annual budget of $10,000-15,000. ra of playing opportunities for community music mavens, Jan smiled as she recalled listening to the band strike up “It is far more expensive to perform than you might ini- bWut Danville was a borough without a band. its first song: “The Star-Spangled Banner.” tially think,” Jan said. “For example, because we are so This dissonant state of musical affairs was unacceptable “Before they finished, I was crying,” she said. “When young, we don’t have an extensive library of music estab- to Larry Anderson. A life-long music educator and band they followed with ‘God Bless America,’ I couldn’t stop.” lished. We think we are doing well to already have a selec- director, Larry knew that musicians need a place to perform. By the end of the night, Danville had a band. tion of more than 300 tunes; other more established bands Danville was simply a city without a conductor; if he waved Three-and-a-half years later, Jan and Larry find them- have thousands. Every year, every concert, we have to buy his baton, surely the music would come forth. selves astonished by the series of harmonious events that more. Just one song is $75 or $80 for the set of sheet A local newspaper reporter offered the Andersons the have propelled the Danville Community Band to incredible music.” opportunity to compose their call to closet instrumentalists, success. Multiply that by the 10 songs performed at each engage- inviting them to attend a rehearsal at San Ramon high “All of our growth and accomplishments have happened ment, figure on seven performances per season, add in the school. through a miraculous stream of generosity,” Jan said. “A cost of a rental truck to transport the larger instruments, and “We invited anyone to join us; no performing experience lawyer friend helped us become established as a not-for- it is easy to understand why donations are so appreciated. was necessary,” recalled Jan. “The paper ran the story, then profit organization, a tedious process we would not have “The contributions run about even with our needs,” con- we headed to San Ramon Valley High to see who would wanted to navigate on our own. When the band grew to 85 tinued Jan. “Of course, we have a wish list of items we show up.” members and became too big for the high school where we would love to have: a vibraphone, a gong, chimes. Right Other experienced community band directors warned the had been practicing, the Community Presbyterian Church now we just don’t have the volunteer system or staff neces- Andersons not to expect generously offered us the use of their sanctuary every sary for large fundraising opportunities.” too much initial Monday night.” “Staff?” said Larry with a smile. “Jan is the staff. She is response. Jan continued marveling at how the pieces just keep exceptionally dedicated. It’s a full time non-paying position “We were falling into place. “It seems as though every time we’re she has taken on. She is the hardest working mem- hoping for about to face a stumbling block, somehow ber of the band.” 25 musi- something comes through for us,” she It does require lots of effort, Jan cians to said. agrees, and she would love to These minstrels perform recruit more volunteers, but under the moniker of she is not complaining. “community “It’s time consuming, but very fulfilling,” Jan said.
Page 14 • June 3, 2005 • Danville Weekly STORY mmunity band ame out to play by Cathy Jetter
If there were more hands to help, she added, there is a lot East Bay community band’s dream destination: the Band members may differ when discussing which selec- that could be accomplished. So far they have performed at Hofmann Theatre at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for tion is likely to be the biggest crowd pleaser, but the outdoor venues, and at the Blackhawk Museum, the the Arts in Walnut Creek. moment the musicians are most eagerly anticipating is a dif- Presbyterian Community Church and the East Bay “The sound there is just incredible,” Larry stated ferent sort of arrangement—no notes involved: As a tribute Fellowship. If they allow themselves to dream a little, the unequivocally. “But it is a formidable task to perform to the community support and good fortune that have Andersons envision a concert hall in the city they have there.” allowed the band to achieve so much, the Andersons have called home for many years. The conductor and his wife are a little nervous about the prepared a special presentation for the event. “Danville needs a large auditorium,” Larry began. “It upcoming June 5 performance, but it’s not a typical case of “This year we decided it was time to give back some of would have to seat 1,000 to 1,500 but it could be rented out, stage fright. the generosity we have been lucky to benefit from,” said it could be a money maker.” He stopped and considered a “This will be the first time we have asked our fans to pur- Larry. “We initiated a program called ‘Making More Than moment, then added, “We just need to win the lottery to buy chase tickets to attend one of our concerts,” Jan explained. Music’ dedicated to providing new instruments for deserv- the land.” “There is no way around it at the Lesher Center. We will ing young musicians in the area. On June 5 we will be awarding a clarinet to a 10-year-old girl from Twin Creeks Elementary and a trombone to an eighth-grade girl from Stone Valley Middle School.” These students were nominated by their school band directors in response to a letter the Andersons sent to local campuses. A percentage of the day’s ticket sales will be earmarked for the Making More Than Music program, which they intend to expand with the growth of the band. While the Andersons modestly marvel at the remarkable success of the Danville Community Band, it is clear there is nothing accidental about their achievements. Born of a heartfelt passion and driven by constant commitment, the members of this musical menagerie have become a tremen- dous community asset. Thanks to the Andersons, no one in Danville has to won- der, “Where is the band?” ■
The Danville Community Band ‘Debut’ performance
Who: Danville Community Band What: “As Time Goes By—Musical Memories of the ’20s, ’30s and More” PHOTOS COURTESY DANVILLE COMMUNITY BAND When: 2 p.m., Sunday, June 5 Eighty-five dedicated musicians perform under the guidance of Musical Director and Conductor Larry Anderson. In addition to music written for concert band, their repertoire includes contemporary, classical, patriotic, pop, marches and Broadway show tunes. Where: Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Of course, Larry and Jan are the first to admit how much need to sell about 400 of the 785 seats to break even.” Tickets: Call 943-SHOW (943-7469) or visit progress has been achieved since that first rehearsal in 2001. If the regulars show up, that should be no problem. “We are the newest community band in the area, and we “We just need to make sure we get the word out there, www.dlrca.org are the largest,” said Larry. “We have a great following—we make sure people have the opportunity to enjoy our music Cost: $8 students; $10 seniors; $12 general can expect audiences of 500 to 600 people at our perform- wherever we play,” she said. ances.” The Andersons have planned a full afternoon of enter- Help wanted: Interested in volunteering or In fact, until that fantasy concert hall becomes a brick- tainment for those privileged patrons who fill the seats at and-mortar reality, the Danville Community Band’s biggest what the Danville band considers its “debut” concert. It’s making a donation to the Danville problem is that its hometown offers no venue large enough called “As Time Goes By—Musical Memories of the ’20s, Community Band? Contact Jan Anderson at to accommodate it. ’30s and More” and promises something for everyone, [email protected] Which is why the Andersons and their musicians have including performances by nationally recognized vocalist recently decided to take the trumpets, tubas, trombones and Jodi Lavender Aldredge and local recording artists Linda Musician wanted: The band is in need of a tenor sax—along with the rest of the orchestra—to every Thorp and Julie Winter. bassoonist ... maybe two!
Danville Weekly • June 3, 2005 • Page 15 Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY
Who is that kid in the Dumpster?
One 18-year-old’s quest to improve and encourage recycling
story and photos by Casey Reivich Jeff Gustafson, 18, performed a “waste audit” at San Ramon Valley High School to convince the school district that a lot of money could be saved by recycling.
n May 17, the school board was rating the different kinds of waste, and recycling. costs,” said Sesco. scheduled to hear a presentation on weighing each category of waste. Gustafson also brought up the possibility Separating out cans and bottles also means O the state of waste in the district from “We want to help the schools recycle of composting food waste. Food waste is more work for the custodial staffs at schools. the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste because it helps the city meet the state goal,” heavy and makes up 24 percent of the waste For those that are already short staffed, recy- Authority. A young intern, who did not look said Jenny Oorbeck, a waste prevention and tonnage, said Gustafson. If the district com- cling is not a No. 1 priority. a day over 18, set up his laptop in front of the recycling specialist at the Waste Authority. posted food waste along with recycling all Leslie Dumas, the environmental science board and confidently spoke about the four In 1989, the paper, bottles and teacher at San Ramon Valley High and facul- waste audits he had conducted at San Ramon state passed cans, it could save ty advisor to SAVE, is realistic about the Valley High School—the school he graduat- AB939, which $22,882 in sanita- challenges. ed from last year. requires every tion costs. “Cans have to be emptied and washed out. “I wanted to find out what the school pays jurisdiction in Some school How can you do that when the rugs need to for trash,” he said later. “One of our ideas California to board members be vacuumed?” said Dumas. was to look at the financial reasons why the reduce waste by complimented “We understand it’s a tax on their staff and district should look to recycle cans and bot- half of what was Gustafson on that schools are dealing with other issues that tles.” produced in his work. Super- are of a higher priority,” said Oorbeck. Everyone in the room soon figured out that 1990. CCCSWA intendent Robert All believe one of the greatest challenges Jeff Gustafson, 18, is not your average conducts free Kessler remarked to successfully expanding the recycling pro- teenager. He has the environment on the waste audits for on how impressed gram is a change in student mindset. brain 24/7. His waste audits showed the all schools and he was with “Getting high schools kids to put their school board what was being thrown away at businesses in its Gustafson’s pres- trash in the trash is harder than you would the high school and how money could be service area. entation. School think,” said Buchanan. “A large success will saved if the district standardized schools’ Gustafson’s board president be making it convenient. If it’s not easy, recycling programs and incorporated bottles waste audits Joan Buchanan we’re fighting an uphill battle.” and cans in the maintenance department’s took place on suggested giving Dumas, who heads the paper recycling regular pickup. four different the money saved program at San Ramon Valley High, believes SRVUSD handles the collection and haul- Saturdays. He Members of Student Activists for a Viable Environment by recycling that it takes years for recycling programs to ing of all its trash and recycling. The district and other SAVE (SAVE) at San Ramon Valley High sort through trash during back to the become successful. It took about three years has two trucks, with one picking up trash and members col- a “waste audit.” schools. for paper recycling to really become institu- the other recycling. The maintenance depart- lected a sample “I thought it tionalized at the school, she said. ment handles recyclable paper goods, but of the trash, about 2 cubic yards, from the six was a great presentation,” Buchanan said in But if there is anyone who can weather the bottle and can recycling is each school’s Dumpsters at the high school. It amounted to an interview after the board meeting. “We challenges, it’s Jeff Gustafson. responsibility. Gustafson believes a lot of 1,500 pounds of trash. have some really remarkable kids in this dis- “He’s years ahead of himself in terms of recyclable goods are falling through the The waste audits would usually take the trict.” maturity and drive,” Dumas said. “He’s a cracks. entire day, said Gustafson. The idea of expanding the recycling pro- doer, he makes things happen.” While Gustafson was a student at San The district is charged $35 per ton of waste gram is not without challenges. It would “I have always been into the environ- Ramon Valley High and even after he gradu- and paid $5 per ton for recyclable material, involve purchasing another truck for the cans ment,” said Gustafson. “I do believe we need ated, he and fellow members of an organiza- according to Gustafson’s report. He showed and bottles, and probably hiring another staff to start as a society to recognize what exact- tion called Student Activists for a Viable that presently the district pays $43,175 to member, said Craig Sesco, the school dis- ly we’re doing to the planet. Recycling is just Environment, or SAVE, conducted four dump its waste and gets back $1,155 in recy- trict’s supervisor of buildings and grounds. an easy way to start.” waste audits, with the help of the Waste cling. This could cost upwards of $100,000. Even For now, Gustafson is recommending the Authority. His waste audits showed that plastic/glass with the high initial cost, Sesco thought recy- school and the maintenance department con- CCCSWA provided them with the neces- bottles and aluminum/tin cans made up 14 cling bottles and cans might eventually pay sider overtaking bottle and can recycling at sary equipment such as goggles, gloves, percent of the waste tonnage. If the district for itself. the schools. aprons and a scale that weighs down to the were to divert those bottles and cans and “We would consider doing this. Recycling “All recycling systems should be support- nearest 100th kilogram. A waste audit entails recycle 100 percent of its paper, it could save does help our costs. We want to save as much ➤ collecting waste from the Dumpsters, sepa- $14,878 and get back $2,035 more from as possible. It helps our community and our Continued on page 18 Page 16 • June 3, 2005 • Danville Weekly LIVING
CASEY REIVICH ‘Let’s Get it Started’ The Dance 5 performers, the highest-level dance class at San Ramon Valley High School, stretch and get ready for the annual spring dance show on Thursday, May 26, which ran from the 25th through the 27th. The spring dance show was the last of the school year.
A movie review of what’s READY TO RENT by Joe Ramirez
Tarnation Wellspring Video VHS & DVD 1 hr 28 mins Director: Jonathan Caouette Haunting in its imagery, somewhat ignoble in its execution, Jonathan Caouette’s “Tarnation” was one of 2004’s most mysterious and unnerving films to have emerged from the Sundance film festival. It is haunting because of its phantasmagoric execu- tion, utilizing split screens, psychedelic imagery and a moody soundtrack (that, in rights, cost more than the film to make). It is shameful self-flagellation, however, because it is an expressionist chronicle about its creator, whose crusade for his mother’s mental health comes across as sneakily self-absorbed. It also has the aforementioned notoriety of being assembled for about $200, utilizing Apple’s “iMovie” soft- ware and about 30 years of photographs, home films and videos that construct its inky plasma. Caouette begins “Tarnation” with the simple title “Once upon a time ... ” to indicate that this is his fantasy to cope with a painful reality. He starts, as with all good stories, at the beginning: intro- ducing his mother and his grandparents to us through old photo- graphs and title cards that smack of tender facetiousness. His moth- er Renee is presented as a youthful all-American princess who was a child model by 12. It all changed, however, when she fell off the roof in a childish stunt and went into a coma only to re-emerge with As a busy Mom of 5, Lisa a supposed personality shift. Given the mental health techniques of the day, Jonathan documents his mother’s being subjected to treat- Heathorn can often be spotted ments like shock therapy and prescription drugs that beat her into shuttling her children to school, submission, all condoned by her parents. soccer, football practice, youth Where “Tarnation” becomes uniquely absorbing is when Jonathan turns the camera onto himself. He is shown as a preco- group, art and piano lessons. cious boy whose gift of a camcorder turns out to be his biggest out- let in a childhood filled with foster parents, molestation and fre- When she’s ready to take 5, quent separations from Renee, whose regular hospitalizations con- she kicks back and enjoys a demn her to a type of teenage emotional state. Jonathan, in one har- delectable slice of Ackerman rowing scene at age 13, dons makeup and wig and acts out an elab- orate soliloquy for the camera in the guise of a Scarlett O’Hara Bundt cake. cum-Madonna. It is here that Jonathan really takes over as the film’s centerpiece, with images of his troubled teenage life and different guises unfolding like a malignant flower. Ackerman Bundts: A Danville favorite returns As a film, “Tarnation” would have been a noble but banal pro- duction if it weren’t for Jonathan Coauette’s very loud entrance as only to The Terrace. a gifted filmmaker new to the scene. In fact, from his lyrical images On-premise studio of acclaimed local artist, Barbara Davies and fluid construction, “Tarnation” really chronicles the metamor- phosis of a talented artist whose only muse seems to have been his Gifts • Art • Antiques • Custom Topiaries family. However, this is the dilemma: “Tarnation” is not a docu- Artisan Jewelry • Patio & Indoor Furnishings mentary per se as it is a tweaked romanticism of his past filtered through the midnight movies and underground culture that Jonathan Coauette loves. It is his suffering made beautiful by the camera, and only when reality seeps in (especially in scenes where is grandfa- ther is present) does his world implode. We are seduced by 120 E Prospect Avenue • Danville • 925.838.3945 “Tarnation” but never convinced of its credulity. ~ behind Starbucks ~ —Joe Ramirez
Danville Weekly • June 3, 2005 • Page 17 LIVING
AT THE MOVIES Climbing
CinéArts @ Pleasant Hill: 2314 Monument Blvd., Pleasant Hill (687-1100) for crib Century 14 Walnut Creek: 1201 Locust St., Walnut Creek (937-7025) Blackhawk Movie 7: 4175 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville (736-0368) safety Crow Canyon 6: 2525 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon (820-4831) Hacienda Crossings 20/ Regal Imax Theater: 5000 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin (560-9600) Hike to help provide Vine Cinema: Corner of First and South O streets, Livermore (447-2545) safe sleeping for babies Internet address: For show times, visit the Danville Weekly Online Edition at http://www.DanvilleWeekly.com/
Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. The struggle to make cribs safe for babies will get a boost as sup- porters of the Danny Foundation Brothers (R) CinéArts: Fri-Mon 4:40, 7:15 p.m. climb Mount Shasta in July for the Cinderella Man (PG-13) Blackhawk Movies 7: Fri-Tue 12:50, 4, 7:10, second annual Crib Safety Summit. Last year the hikers 10:20 p.m. reached the summit of Mount Century 14: Fri-Mon 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 10 p.m. Whitney, raising more than $1,600 Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Sat noon, 3:20, 6:50, 10 p.m.; for the foundation’s Project Safe Sun-Tue noon, 3:20, 6:50 p.m. Crib. Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tue 10 a.m., 12:20, The project works to educate 1:05, 3:40, 4:15, 7:05, 7:35, 10:15, 10:45 p.m. families and caregivers regarding crib safety. The Danny Foundation Crash (R) CinéArts: Fri-Mon 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, has donated more than one thou- 9:50 p.m. sand new safe cribs to families in Shoes Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tue 10:05 a.m., 12:40, Northern California and Arizona 3:20, 6, 10:55 p.m. in the last three years. Kicking and Screaming Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Tue 11:40 a.m., 2:10 p.m. The Danny Foundation was (PG) Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tue 10:50 a.m., 2, 4:35, established in 1986, two years after 23-month-old Danny Pedicures 8:35, 10:50 p.m. Lineweaver of Alamo strangled Ladies in Lavender (PG-13) CinéArts: Fri-Mon noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:55 p.m. when his shirt became twisted on Layer Cake (R) CinéArts: Fri-Mon 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 9:45 p.m. the corner post of his crib. He suf- fered permanent brain damage and Parties Lords of Dogtown (PG-13) Blackhawk Movies 7: Fri-Tue 12:20, 2:55, 5:30, 8, died Oct. 3, 1993, after a life of 10:30 p.m. therapy. Mad Hot Ballroom (PG) CinéArts: Fri-Mon 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10 p.m. Danny Lineweaver was the 21st Madagascar (PG) Blackhawk Movies 7: Fri-Tue noon, 2:10, 4:20, child in the United States to suffer 6:30, 8:40, 10:50 p.m.. this type of accident in the 13 years since the federal government Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Sat 11:50 a.m., 2, 4:10, 6:30, 9 began keeping the statistic. But the p.m.; Sun-Tue 11:50 a.m., 2, 4:10, 6:30 p.m. Danny Foundation was the first to Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Mon 10, 11:35 a.m., tackle the problem. Initial funding 12:05, 12:35, 2:05, 2:35, 3:05, 4:35, 5:05, 5:35, came from the settlement of a law- 7:10, 7:40, 8:05, 8:40, 9:35, 10:05, 10:35 p.m.; Tue suit by the family against the crib same as Fri-Mon but no 10:35 p.m. show manufacturer and the store that Vine Cinema: Fri 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9 p.m.; Sat- sold them Danny’s crib. The foun- dation works with safety coali- Mon 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9 p.m.; Tue ✧ adorable, affordable shoe shopping 7 days a week ✧ tions, hospitals, manufacturers and 2:30, 4:45, 7, 8:50 p.m. families throughout the United 175 E. Prospect Avenue • Danville • 552-6638 Monster-in-Law (PG-13) Crow Canyon 6: Fri 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:30, 9:55 p.m.; States to make sure that every child For our clients health and safety we use disposable footbaths only!! Sun-Tue 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:30 p.m. sleeps in a safe crib. As the foun- Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tue 10:50 a.m., 1:30, dation’s scope has broadened, it 4:10, 5:20, 6:50, 9:40 p.m. has come to depend on individual donations. School of Rock (PG-13) CinéArts: Fri-Mon 11:40 a.m., 2, 4:20, 7, 9:15 p.m. The hikers are soliciting pledges Sisterhood of the Blackhawk Movies 7: Fri-Tue 11:55 a.m., 2:40, while they train for the climb up Traveling Pants (PG) 5:25, 8:10, 10:55 p.m. 14,162-foot Mount Shasta. To A bold new approach Century 14: Fri-Mon 11 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50 learn about sponsoring, call Craig p.m. LeMessurier at (800) 83-DANNY to classifieds for the (833-2669). For more information, Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tue 10:25, 11 a.m., visit www.dannyfoundation.org. ■ Tri-Valley 1:20, 1:50, 4:10, 4:40, 7, 7:25, 9:50, 10:20 p.m. Star Wars Episode III Blackhawk Movies 7: Fri-Tue 12:10, 12:30, 3:25, (PG-13) 3:45, 6:40, 7, 9:55, 10:15 p.m. Waste Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Sat 12:15, 3:30, 7, 10:15 p.m.; ➤ Continued from page 16 Sun-Tue 12:15, 3:30, 7 p.m. ed by the district. It should be Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri 10:05 a.m., 12:15, more complete. It should be a stan- 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5, 7, 7:15, 8, 8:30, dard program,” said Gustafson. 10:10, 10:30, 11 p.m.; Sat 10:05, 10:30 a.m., Gustafson is presently attending 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5, 7, 7:15, 8, 8:30, Diablo Valley College. He hopes to 10:10, 10:30, 11 p.m.; Sun-Mon Same as Fri; Tue transfer to UC Santa Cruz and same as Sat major in environmental studies. Regal Imax Theaters: Fri-Tue 10:15 a.m., 1:30, As an intern at the Waste 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 p.m. Authority, he does regular waste audits at area schools. He also vol- Vine Cinema: Fri 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10 p.m.; Sat-Mon unteers for LifeGarden’s Iron 10:20 a.m., 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10 p.m.; Tue 2, 5, 8 Horse Corridor Enhancement p.m. Program and the local chapter of The Longest Yard (PG-13) Blackhawk Movies 7: Fri-Tue 12:40, 3:15, 5:50, the Sierra Club. And he regularly 8:25, 10:55 p.m. maintains the native plant garden Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Sat 12:40, 4, 7:10, 9:50 p.m.; at his old high school. Dumas said she could imagine Sun-Tue 12:40, 4, 7:10 p.m. him as the head of the Sierra Club Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tue 10:10, 10:55, 11:55 or Environmental Protection a.m.,1:40, 2:10, 2:40, 4:25, 5, 5:25, 7:10, 7:40, 8:10, Agency one day. 9:55, 10:25, 11 p.m. “He is far and away more driv- en than anyone I know,” she added. ■ Page 18 • May 6, 2005 • Danville Weekly Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY
WEEKEND PREVIEW Business Development Network between Visiting and Knowing) is the Pet Adoptions BDN is a group of professionals that feature speaker. Cost is $15 members Tri-Valley Animal Rescue offers cats share resources and develops busi- and $18 non-members. For reserva- and dogs for adoption noon-4 p.m., ness through relationships. It meets tions call (415) 293-4600. Sundays, at Petco, 2005 Crow Moonlight 7:45-9 a.m. on the second and fourth Canyon Place, San Ramon. Call TVAR Thursday of each month at Denny’s, at 803-7043 or visit www.tvar.org. Movies 807 Camino ramon, Danville. Call Spring-tober Fest Bonnie at 648-0222. Danville’s outdoor Concerts The Alamo Rotary Club is hosting Danville AM Toastmasters Club Spring-tober Fest at Oak Hill Park, evening movie series The club meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Concert at Livorna Park 3005 Stone Valley Road, from 5-9 is presenting “Grease” every Tuesday at Father Nature’s, 178 Alamo Parks and Recreation is host- p.m., Saturday, June 4, featuring the ing Duo Gadjo playing blues and tonight, June 3, and E. Prospect Ave. Guests are welcome. lively music, spirited dancing and Call Marge, 831-3802. zydeco, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, June hearty food of Bavaria. Tickets are “E.T.” on Friday, June 10, 17, at Livorna Park at Livorna Road Danville Business Network $10, which includes food, dancing at the Danville Town and Miranda Avenue. Bring the family and live Bavarian musical entertain- International (BNI) and a picnic supper. Future concerts The Danville Business Network ment. Tickets are available at Mark Green, between the will run on alternate Fridays. Call Karla Kahn Jewelers, 3202 Danville Blvd., International (BNI) meets at 7 a.m. at 886-4716. Danville Library and every Friday at the Marriott Residence Alamo, or call 820-6847. Community Center. Bring Inn, 1071 Market Place, San Ramon. Danville Community Band Tuesdays at the Ranch a blanket or lawn chairs Guests are welcome. Call Susanne The Danville Community Band will pres- Join the Alamo Parks and Recreation Olsen, 937-5055. ent “As Time Goes By” for its debut staff for family nights, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and a snack. The movie concert at the Dean Lesher Regional Danville Mid-day Referral Group, Tuesdays, June 21-Aug. 16 (except begins when the sun goes Center for the Arts, at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 5) at Hap Magee Ranch Park, BNI June 5. Show features songs from the down, at approximately Danville Mid-day Referral Group, a 1025 La Gonda Way. Games and ‘20s, the ‘30s and the war years with activities will be available at the equip- 8:15 p.m. chapter of Business Network vocal artist Jodi Lavender Aldredge and International, meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 ment table. Campfires held alternate The event is free. a special appearance by the “Andres weeks: June 21, July 12 and 26, Aug. p.m. every Wednesday at Louka’s, Sisters” with local recording artists 267 Hartz in Danville. Call Fran Bates Linda Thorp and Juli Winter. Also music at 363-4327 or e-mail by Cole Porter, Shostakovich and John Danville Planning Commission [email protected]. Williams. Admission is $12; $10 sen- Art The Commission meets regularly on Danville PM Toastmasters Club iors; $8 students. Partial proceeds go the second and fourth Tuesday of The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m. toward the band’s new student instru- Blackhawk Art Gallery open house every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Town every Monday at the San Ramon ment grant program. Call 943-SHOW The Blackhawk Art Gallery, 3628 Meeting Hall, 201 Front St. Campus of Diablo Valley College, 315 (943-7469). ANIMAL Blackhawk Paza Circle, Danville, Town Council Meeting Crow Canyon Place, Room 109. ‘Hearts for the Arts’ Smooth Jazz invites the public to enjoy a free open The Danville Town Council meets on Guests are welcome. Call Debra “Hearts for the Arts” Smooth Jazz ORTRAITS... house artist reception from 5-8 p.m., the first and third Tuesdays of each Elmore at 934-3113. Series 2005” will feature Chris Botti at P Saturday, June 11. It will feature month at 7:30 p.m., at the Town Diablo Valley Single Parents 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 10; Craig works of painter Diana Smith, sculptor Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street. This group meets at 6:30 p.m. on var- Chaquico at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July Jason Griego and other local fine ious days each month at different 29; and Earl Klugh at 7:30 p.m., Celebrating the artists. Refreshments and hors d’oeu- locations in the valley. Contact Rich at Friday, Aug. 26, at the Dean Lescher vres will be served. Call 736-5640. Classes [email protected] or 838-9487. Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 lives of our beloved Danville Fine Arts Faire Diablo View Toastmasters Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Each show will include performances by the The Danville Chamber of Commerce Yoga This chapter meets from 7:55-9 a.m. companions. will hold its 14th annual arts fair from every Tuesday at the San Ramon “Moving Arts Dance.” For tickets Alamo Parks and Recreation offers ($175 for three shows) call 943-7469 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, adult yoga classes at 11 a.m. Community Center, 12501 Alcosta June 18-19, on Hartz Avenue, Blvd. Novice and veteran speakers or visit www.dlrca.org and Wednesdays, June 22-Aug. 10, at the www.heartsforthearts.cc.. Danville. It will feature more than 200 Cottage, Hap Magee Ranch Park, meet to develop speaking skills. artists and Italian street painters who 1025 La Gonda Way. Cost is $85. Guests are welcome. Call Pat Griffin, will transform the streets with tempo- Call Karla at 886-4716. 426-3844. rary art. The fair also will offer music and food. A free shuttle service will eWomen Network Accelerated Events operate Sunday at the Sycamore Networking Luncheon Valley Park N Ride. Call 837-4400 or Clubs The eWomen Network holds its Bay Area Satsuki Azalea Bonsai visit www.mlaproductions.com. monthly accelerated networking Show luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the Paint-In at the Ranch Alamo Cribbage Club Danville resident Ruben Guzman, bon- second Thursday at the Crow Canyon sai specialist, will participate in a bon- Alamo Parks and Recreation is hold- The club plays cribbage for fun. It Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, ing an artist “paint-in” at Hap Magee meets at 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday sai demonstration at 1:30 p.m., Danville. Contact Claire at 648-3105 Saturday, June 4, at the Lakeside Ranch Park, 1025 La Gonda Way, at the Safeway conference room, 200 or clairesheperdson@ewomennet- Danville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call 935-3325. Park Garden Center at 666 Bellevue work.com. Ave., Oakland. The show is from 10 June 25. There are spots for peaceful Alamo Rotary outdoor painting, or artists can catch Mt. Diablo Genealogical Society a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, The Alamo Rotary meets at noon The society meets 1:15-3 p.m. on the June 4-5. Call 837-7804. some of the new action at the park. A every Wednesday at Roundhill noon barbecue lunch includes a third Thursday of every month except Farmers Market Country Club, 3169 Roundhil Road. August at the California Savings show-and-tell session. Preregistration Call Mark Kahn at 837-3262. The Danville Farmers Market is open 9 and $7 fee required for lunch. Call Building, Rossmoor Shopping Center, a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at the Karla at 886-4716. Alamo Women’s Club Federated Tice Valley Blvd. and Rossmoor Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking The club meets on most Wednesdays Parkway, Walnut Creek. Guest speak- Lot, at the corner of Railroad and Traditional oils on canvas at its clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd. It ers are at each meeting. Prospect avenues. Call 825-9090 or holds a business meeting and tea on Porsche Club of America, Diablo visit www.pcfma.com. or colored pencil drawings the second Wednesday at noon; Region Author Visits meets for Mah Jong at 10:30 a.m. on Luncheon with Editors By Kathleen Hill, artist This club is for owners and enthusi- The California Writers Club, Mt. Authors Reading and Signing the third Wednesday; and holds a asts of all Porsches. It meets at 8 a.m. luncheon with program at noon on the Diablo Branch, is hosting a luncheon Rakestraw Books in Danville will fea- every Saturday for breakfast at with Claudia Kawczynska and ture Nicole Krauss (History of Love) at fourth Wednesday. For information, Denny’s, 803 Camino Ramon, call Jean Stringfellow at 552-9733. Cameron Woo, Editors of “Bark,” a noon, Friday, June 10; Michael Danville. For information, visit magazine about dog culture. The Cunningham (Speciman Days) at 7 Alamo-Danville Newcomers’ Club www.pca.org/dia. luncheon is at 11:30 p.m., Saturday, p.m., Thursday, June 16; Christy This club is open to new and long- San Ramon Valley Rotary Club June 11, at the Hungry Hunter, 3201 Campbell (The Botanist and the time residents of Alamo and Danville This club meets for dinner at 7 p.m. Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Cost $17 Vintner) at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 21; interested in making new friends while each Wednesday at the Crow Canyon CWC members; $20 non-members. and George Singleton (Novel: A Novel) learning more about the area. Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Call before June 8, (510) 881-8929 at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 23. Call Activities include games, day trips, Danville. Guests are welcome. The or e-mail [email protected] for 925.373.0860 837-7337 for information. sports, crafts, couples events, volun- club offers a great way to make new reservations. teer projects and book, movie, inter- friends while making a difference in Memories in the Garden www.kathleenhill.com national and cooking groups. A your community. Call Bill at 838-9110. prospective member coffee is held the Valley Oak Respite Center presents a Civic Meetings fourth Thursday of the month, and a Veterans of Foreign Wars self-guided tour through nine beautiful monthly luncheon on the second The organization meets at 7 p.m., private gardens inDanville, Alamo and Danville Heritage Resource Tuesday. Call 775-3233 or visit every second Thursday at the Danville San Ramon, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Commission www.alamodanvillenewcomers.com Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave Call Post Saturday, June 4. Tickets are $25 The Commission meets regularly on Commander Mac McCuskey at 837- ($20 by May 28). Call Natasha at Blue Star Moms California 2740. 945-8040, ext. 15. the second Monday of every month at Blue Star Moms is a support group for 7 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 families of members of the U.S. World Affairs Council Old Town Walking Tours Front St. Armed Forces. It meets at 7 p.m. the The Contra Costa Chapter is hosting The Museum of the San Ramon Valley Danville Parks and Leisure second Wednesday of the month at its Summer Wine Reception with conducts Old Town Danville Walking Services Commission the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Argentine wines and summer-evening Tours the second Saturday each month The Commission meets regularly on Ave. Call Peggy at 866-7035 or Patty cuisine, from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, June through September. Meet at 10 a.m. for Your hometown newspaper the second Wednesday of every at 838-9096 or visit www.bluestar- 12, at 321 Durham Court, Danville. one-hour tour at the museum, at the away from home month at 7 p.m. in the Town Meeting moms.org. Author Wayne Bernhardson (An Danville Depot, 205 Railroad Ave. Call Hall, 201 Front St. Evening in Argentine: A Bridge 837-3750 to register for the tour.
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9. Bring your guitars, bongos and 1828, fax 743-0397 or e-mail preserve can only be accessed from songs. Call 886-4716. [email protected]. the south from I-580 at N. Livermore Ave. Meet at main parking lot on Morgan Teritory Road. Cost is $5. Call Sharon Walters at 947-3535 to RSVP Exhibits Kids & Teens (required). A Midsummer Night’s Dream Treasures of the Museum Berkeley Chess School The S.T.A.G.E. Troupe, a teen actor’s The Museum of the San Ramon Valley The Berkeley Chess School will teach group, performs Shakespeare’s come- is displaying “Treasures of the the “game of kings” at summer camp dy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” on Museum,” with artifacts that the for grades 1-8 at Hap Magee Ranch Friday-Sunday, June 10-19, at the museum has never or rarely previously Park, 1025 La Gonda Way. Three ses- School House Theatre, 2050 Oak exhibited. They include collections of sions are offered: June 20-24, June Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. clothing, Indian tools, early farm imple- 27-July 1, and July 5-8. Cost is $150; Performances begin 7 p.m. on Fridays ments, prehistoric fossils and other $130 for final session. Classes are and Saturdays, with matinees at 2 items from the valley’s early history. held 1-4 p.m. each day. Call Karla at p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibit runs through June18. 886-4716. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at Caregivers Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Bicycle Rodeo the door. Call 682-0896. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. The The Youth Services & Community museum is located at the Danville Services Units of the Danville Police Depot, 205 Railroad Ave. Call 837- Department is sponsoring a Bicycle 3750 or visit www.museumsrv.org. Rodeo from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, On Stage With Character June 11, at St. Isidore’s Church/ School, 440 LaGonda Way, Danville. ‘The Lovely Galatea’ Operetta • Up to 24 hour care • Day/Night, Bring your bicycle and helmets to The Martinez Opera presents one of Film have them checked for safety. No reg- Franz Von Suppe’s rare operetta’s, • Personal Hygiene Live-In/Live Out-Care istration required. “The Lovely Galatea” with “Behind the Assistance • Temporary or Long Term Moonlight Movies Camp for the Crafty Scenes in 189,” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, “Grease” (PG) will be shown on Friday, Alamo Parks and Recreation offers a June 11; and 2 p.m., Sunday, June • Meal Preparation • Weekends, Holidays June 3, and “E.T.” (PG) on Friday, crafts camp for grades 2-6 at Hap 12. at the Alhambra Performing Arts June 10, at the Danville Town Green, Center, 150 E Street, Martinez. For • Light Housekeeping • Respite for Family Magee Ranch Park, 1025 LaGonda between the Danville Library and Way, Danville, 9 a.m.-noon, June 27- tickets call CBON 798-1300. Seats • Errands and Shopping Caregivers Community Center, as part of the July 1, and again July 5-8. Craft proj- $45 and $35. For information, call city’s outdoor evening movie series. 372-6617 or e-mail www.MTZO.com. • “YOU” Choose The ects include paper mache, painting • Joyful Companionship Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a and making wizard accessories. The Caregiver snack. The movie begins when the cost is $150. Call 886-4716. sun goes down, approximately 8:15 p.m. The event is free. Kid Safety Day at Blackhawk Blackhawk Museum, Blackhawk Plaza Recreation YOU ARE IN CHARGE! and AAA, San Ramon presents safety Curry Canyon Pond hike demonstrations and information on Save Mount Diablo is sponsoring a Fundraisers safety provided by the California 5.8-mile Curry Canyon Pond hike, 9 Highway Patrol (CHP), California a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, June 11. Meet Garden Party in Alamo Shock & Trauma Air Rescue (CAL- at Mt. Diablo State Park-Curry Point, The Michael Dunbar Family Charitable STAR) and San Ramon Regional below junction of North and South Foundation (www.dunbarcharitable- Medical Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Gate Roads. There is a $6 car entry fund.com) will host the second annual Saturday, June 11. Contact Jon Hart fee. Call Sharon Walters at 820-3102 Garden Party fundraising event from at 736-2277, ext. 248. or e-mail at [email protected]. 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25, in Sports camps Learn about Mt. Diablo Alamo, to raise money for brain can- See Sports section of calendar. Learn from Ranger Ryen Goering cer research and a caregivers work- Summer internships about the spectacular geological for- 925.552.6500 • www.jmhomecare.com shop. For information contact Alamo Parks and Recreation offers mation of Mt. Diablo, from 3-4 p.m., Francesca Venezia Dunbar at 216- summer volunteer internships for Saturday, June 11. Meet at Mt. Diablo youths in grades 11-12, providing State Park - Lower Summit lot, Mt. experience in planning and running Diablo Summit Museum. Call Ranger recreational activities at Hap Magee Goering at 837-6129 or email at junc- Ranch Park. Internships are unpaid [email protected]. and have flexible hours. Call Karla at Round Valley hike 886-4716. The Sierra Club, Mt. Diablo Group, is Lower Your House Payment Wizard Camp sponsoring a Round Valley hike,10 Alamo Parks and Recreation offers a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 11. two week-long “Wizard Camps” at Meet at Round Valley-Marsh Creek with our “One Month ARM” (with Great New Pricing!) Hap Magee Ranch Park, 1025 Road, 1.6 miles East of Deer Valley LaGonda Way, 9 a.m.-noon June 20- Road between Clayton and 24, and again July 5-8. The camps, Brentwood. Carpool from Walnut • Minimum Payments at 1.25% (non-owner 1.65%) for grades 2-6, includes mysteries Creek BART (near taxi-stand), 9:15 puzzles, science, quidditch for the a.m. Rain cancels event. Call Don at • Vacation Homes also at 1.25% gravity-challenged, arts, crafts, 837-5646. EXAMPLE 30 YEAR 40 YEAR potions, herbs, strange creatures and • 40 Year Term Available for Really Low Payment LOAN AMOUNT $500,000 scary characters. First session costs $150, second session costs $130. • New Reduced Margin of 2.30% 1ST YEAR MAX MONTHLY PAYMENT $1,666 $1,449 2ND YEAR MAX MONTHLY PAYMENT $1,791 $1,557 Call 886-4716. Seniors • “Stated Income” at No Extra Cost 3RD YEAR MAX MONTHLY PAYMENT $1,925 $1,674 YMCA summer camps Mt. Diablo Region YMCA offers week- Bridge • Loan Amounts up to 2.5 Million 4TH YEAR MAX MONTHLY PAYMENT $2,069 $1,800 ly summer camp sessions from June Seniors meet to play bridge from 10 5TH YEAR MAX MONTHLY PAYMENT $2,225 $1,935 20-Aug. 26. Camps run half days for a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday at the • Life Cap of 9.95% children 3-6 and full days for grades Danville Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 400 1-9. Programs include field trips, Hartz Ave. Cost is $1. Reservations swimming, arts, outdoor ed, games are required. Call Jerri Kaldem at 837- and teambuilding. Specialty camps 6283. Perfect for consolidating your 1st and 2nd mortgages, remove PMI, range from Dude Ranch to Wizardry. Danville Senior Citizens Club The Y also has resident camps for The club meets from 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. cash-out to pay off debts, college funds, or the purchase of a second home. grades 3-8 and a variety of teen every Monday at the Danville camps. Call San Ramon Valley YMCA Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz at 831-1100, or visit Ave., for line dancing exercise, bingo, www.mdrymca.org. mah jong and more. Membership is just $9 a year. Call Fran Britt at 743- 4026. Ice Cream Social Miscellaneous Seniors are invited to an ice cream social from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Donner and Back Canyon hike Tuesday, June 7, at the Danville The Sierra Club will lead a leisurely Veteran’s Memorial Hall lounge, 400 loop hike in Mt. Diablo State Park, 4- Hartz Ave. Cost is $2-$3. Call 314- 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 5. Meet at 3400 to sign up. Laura Ryan Harry Osmus the end of Regency Drive off Marsh Creek Road, Clayton. Optional nearby St. Isidore’s Young at Heart 925.225.7644 925.225.7647 refreshment stop after hike. No The Young at Heart meets from 11:15 advance registration required. For a.m.-2 p.m. every third Tuesday at St. information call 458-0860. Isidore’s Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. Mass at 11:15 a.m. is option- Frogs and hot dogs al. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. at Join Save Mount Diablo for a talk on no charge. Nonprofit bingo follows. the red-legged frog by amphibian Reservations appreciated. Call Joan expert Dr. larry Cory, followed by a Singer at 820-4447. 5800 Stoneridge Mall Road • Pleasanton, CA 94588 barbecue and ice cream social, 10 Programs subject to change. Certain restrictions apply. Some programs may not be combined with others. Rate effective as of 03/01/04. APR of a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 4, at the Walking Buddies 3.455% is based on a start rate of 1.25% for a $200,000 loan amount and available on 80% LTV 1-month 12-MTA Option ARM. Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. Morning hiking walks geared toward After the initial 1 month period, interest rate and APR may increase. Rate adjustment and payment caps may result in differed interest. An option short hike through frog seniors meet in the lobby of the Please see your loan consultant for rate lock details. Borrower Pre-Approval. subject to acceptable property/appraisal. Application habitat follows. The preserve has Walnut Creek Senior’s Club at Civic must be received by 03/31/04 We have local offices and accept applications in Washington Mutual Bank. FA - many states, expansive views of Mount Diablo and Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Washington Mutual Bank - ID, OR, UT, WA and Washington Mutual Bank fsb - ID, MT, UT the Delta. Due to road closure, the Meet at 8 a.m. Tuesdays for walks on Page 20 • June 3, 2005 • Danville Weekly CALENDAR paved trails lasting 1 to 1-1/2 hours or Swim-a-Thon meets from 7-9 p.m. every other Thursdays (same time) for 2-3 hour The Blackhawk Country Club Swim Monday in Danville. Call Denise for WEEKEND PREVIEW walks usually on unpaved trails. Group Team (HOX) will host its first swim- location and information at 837-0510. carpool to area locations for the more athon to raise money for the Juvenile Overeaters Anonymous challenging outings. Call Maureen at Diabetes Research Foundation, a non- The group offers a 12-step approach 256-0690. profit organization to find a cure for to issues around food, overeating, Spring-tober diabetes, from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, anorexia and bulemia. It meets from 7- June 4, at the Blackhawk Country 8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Danville Fest Club sports complex pool. Call Congregational Church, 989 San Sports Monika Rosenfeld at 362-0955 or e- Ramon Valley Blvd. No fees. Call The Alamo Rotary Club mail at [email protected]. Susie at 275-1391. is hosting Spring-tober Adult open gym basketball YMCA sports camps PFLAG Fest at Oak Hill Park, 3005 Danville Parks and Recreation Registration is open for the San Department holds drop-in basketball The Danville/San Ramon Valley Stone Valley Road, from 5- Ramon Valley YMCA summer sports Chapter of Parents Families and year-round at the Los Cerros Middle camps in Alamo for grades 1-6. 9 p.m., Saturday, June 4, School, 968 Blemer Road, for ages 18 Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Supersports Camp runs June 20-24; is a support group that meets at 7:30 featuring the lively music, and over. Drop-in times are 7:30-9 Soccer Camp runs June 25-29. a.m. Saturdays. Bring your own ball. p.m. on every third Monday at the spirited dancing and hearty Camps are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday- Danville Congregational Church, 989 Cost is $3 for residents, $5 for non- Friday, and cost $185. Call 831-1100 food of Bavaria. Tickets are residents. Call 314-3400. San Ramon Valley Blvd. Call 831- or visit www.mdrmyca.org. 8172. $10, which includes food, Boys Water Polo YMCA Youth Summer Leagues The Danville Boulevard Boys Water Registration is open for the YMCA’s dancing and live Bavarian Polo Program, open to boys ages 9- youth summer sports leagues in tee musical entertainment. 18, is now accepting registration for ball and baseball (grades K-3), street summer. The sport is like a combina- Volunteering Tickets are available at hockey (grades 2-9), basketball (pre- Mark Kahn Jewelers, 3202 tion of soccer and basketball played in K-grade 8), and outdoor soccer (pre- Alzheimer’s Association water. No polo experience required, K-grade 3). League fees are $108; The Alzheimer’s Association of Danville Blvd., Alamo, or but good swimming skills are neces- members pay $90. Tee ball/baseball Northern California, East Bay branch, call 820-6847. sary. Practices are at San Ramon and hockey begins June 18. seeks volunteers to facilitate support Valley High School, 140 Love Lane, Basketball and soccer begins July 9. groups, staff the help line and perform Danville, and Soda Aquatic Center, Call 831-1100 or visit www.mdrmy- a variety of office support at its office 300 Moraga Road, Moraga. For ca.org. for locations and other infor- in Lafayette. Call (800) 660-1993. schedules, fees and other information mation. visit www.dbpolo.com. Animal Rescue Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Danville Adult Softball needs volunteers to help with its ani- Crisis Hotline ing for canine, equestrian, technical, Danville Adult Softball plays pick-up mal rescue efforts. Monthly orienta- The Contra Costa Crisis Center in mountain bike or other rescue skills. softball at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Support tions take place at the ARF shelter, Walnut Creek will begin a free class to For information and applications, visit Thursdays year-round at the 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. train new volunteer hotline counselors www.contracostasar.org or call 646- Sycamore Valley Park fields. New Groups The next sessions are 10 a.m., on June 6. Volunteers, who must be 4461. members welcome. Call Bob Randall Saturday, June 4; and noon, Monday, 21, work one four-hour shift each at 855-4646. Trails Maintenance Bipolar Support Group June 6. Call to register at 296-3130. week, providing emotional support to East Bay Trail Dogs is an all-volunteer Danville Tennis Club The Tri-Valley Support Group provides For information, visit www.arf.net. callers who are abused, depressed, group that has built, repaired and The Danville Tennis Club meets 6:30-9 peer support for people with mood Assistance League of Diablo Valley grieving, suicidal, homeless or mental- helped maintain single-track trails in p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and disorders. It meets from 7:15-8:45 This chapter of the National ly ill. For information or to register, call the East Bay Regional Park District, Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m. Saturdays p.m. every Wednesday at St. Clare’s Assistance League seeks new volun- Lesley Garcia at 939-1916, ext. 132, the Mt. Diablo State Park, and Walnut for drop-in tennis at San Ramon Valley Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard teer members to help with a wide or email [email protected]. Creek open space. Volunteers meet High School. This free co-ed club pro- Road, Pleasanton. There is no cost to range of philanthropic service projects Lindsay Wildlife Museum the fourth Saturday and one weekday vides play for 4.0 to 5.0 and very attend. Call 560-0842. in many Contra Costa communities. Docents are needed to lead class each month. To participate, call Harry strong 3.5 level players. The current These include vision screening in ele- tours, teaching children and others at 443-3925. run schedule is available at Breast Cancer Support Group This is a staff-facilitated support group mentary schools, distributing clothing about our important connection with Tri-Valley Animal Rescue http://groups.yahoo.com/group/danvill to school children in need, daily reas- wildlife and the world we share. etennisclub. for women with breast cancer. It Tri-Valley Animal Rescue offers a vari- meets at 6:30 p.m. the first surance phone calls to homebound Orientation classes will be held ety of volunteer opportunities. It holds Swim classes Wednesday of each month at the San elderly and handicapped clients, and throughout the summer. For more a volunteer orientation from 1-2:30 Summer swim classes for ages 3 and Ramon Regional Medical Center, 7777 staffing the chapter’s Lafayette thrift information call 935-1978 or visit p.m., the second Saturday of each up begin June 20 at Monte Vista Norris Canyon Road, in the West Day shop. Call 934-0901 or visit http://dia- www.wildlife-museum.org. month at the East County Animal Community Pool, 3131 Stone Valley Room of the South Building. Call Lisa blovalley.assistanceleague.org. Search and Rescue Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin. Road, and San Ramon Valley High Peguese at 275-8414. Contra Costa Academy of Fine Art The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Contact Noelle Hartshorn at noelle- School Pool, at Love Lane and San Danville TOPS The academy seeks new volunteers Search and Rescue Team needs vol- [email protected] or 846-0745. Ramon Valley Blvd. The town of and members to help with tasks rang- unteer members to respond to miss- Danville offers two-week group les- The Danville chapter of Take Off Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 9 ing from bookkeeping to recruiting ing person incidents, disasters and Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) offers sons, and one-week private lessons, instructors. The group meets noon-1 other critical incidents. Team mem- all 30 minutes, with costs ranging from a.m. every Tuesday at St. Timothy’s volunteer orientations from 1-2:30 Episcopal Church, 1550 Diablo Road. p.m. on the second Friday of the bers are on call 24/7 year round. The p.m. on the second Saturday of each $45-$60. Drop-in parent/child classes month at Richard’s Art & Craft Store, program provides required training for ages 6 months-3 years are held 11 Call Bob Blendow at 935-9344 or month at East County Animal Shelter Rosemarie at 838-7870 225 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call Beth including wilderness traveling, first (ECAS) in Dublin. Contact Noella a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesdays Batchelor at 837-5654. aid, map and compass, tracking dis- at Monte Vista Community Pool Fibromyalgia/Pain Hartshorn at 846-0745 or e-mail aster response and search skills, and [email protected] for infor- beginning June 22 with fees of $10- The San Ramon Valley Fibromyalgia may additionally include special train- $12. Call 314-3400. and Chronic Pain Support Group mation.
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Real Estate S OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
F OR T HIS A REA ELLERS I am currently working with several preapproved, non-con- HOME SALE OF THE WEEK tingent buyers who are interested in this area for their new DANVILLE home. If you are thinking of selling or relocating, or have any questions about current market conditions, please give 2494 Alamo Country me a call. I look forward to talking to you. Circle Ron Pratt, Realtor Located in the “Trails of UYERS Alamo,” this outstanding traditional 4 bedroom plus F OR T HIS A REA office, 4 bath home, includes
a pool, sport court pad, and B many more special interior & exterior touches. Home resides on more than 1/2-acre lot. Sold for $1,650,000 Create Your Own Search For Property…and receive by Jill and Scott Barry of Barry Realty Automatic Listing Alerts as they come on the market. Call Ron to be set up on this immediately, or go to my SALES AT A GLANCE website and set it up through Listing Alert. It’s Easy! Source: California REsource
Danville Alamo Walnut Creek Total sales reported: 14 Total sales reported: 6 Total sales reported: 27 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: $646,000 $999,000 $335,000 Visit My Website: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: $1,350,000 $2,085,000 $1,600,000 Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: $850,750 $1,601,166 $684,722 www.ronpratt.com “The Real Estate Information Center” HOME SALES REE RE This week’s data represents homes sold during May 2005 F PORTS! Danville 330 Matchem Court Platter 1801 Newcastle Court M. & View Homes • Buying Homes Trust to P. Bartlett for M. Kligfeld to D. Esmaeilzadeh 179 Belgian Drive M. Lee to for $1,600,000 M. Genzoli for $825,000 $2,085,000 Buying & Selling Tips 208 Normandy Lane Matson 601 Birchwood Court 2354 Stone Valley Road C. & Trust to C. Dominguez for Yahoo! Map Links Sealander Trust to K. & C. M. Godvin to P. & E. $843,000 Watkins for $980,000 Thompson for $1,700,000 View Multiple Listing Service 350 North Civic Drive #502 34 Bottlebrush Court S. 144 Virginia Lane Dirking L. Miyashiro to B. Patel for Home Loan & Refinancing Information Cross to S. & I. Heidelberg for Trust to C. & L. Helfer for $998,500 $343,000 $1,397,000 City Links • Bay Area Links 1045 Cedar Lane Court T. & 2030 Oak Grove Road A. T. Brusseau to G. Hawkins for Walnut Creek Baumfalk to A. Ramirez for School Scores • Entertainment Links $954,500 $720,000 1109 Alfred Avenue J. & E. 214 Gil Blas Road L. Jensen Frazier to R. & A. Leitz for 2730 Oak Road #40 L. Venegas to A. & C. Allen for to Page Trust for $825,000 $780,000 $420,000 293 Greenbrook Drive G. 1630 Candelero Drive Bisk Scheid to R. Lemelin for 1917 Olmo Way J. Limjoco to Trust to B. Thorner for $950,000 K. Ostachiewicz for $480,000 $615,000 143 Lawnview Circle Penson 1925 Olmo Way A. Liu to L. & Trust to M. Zavala for $650,000 1743 Carmel Drive #7 Savona G. Makovsky for $505,000 617 Mia Court B. & S. Trust to M. Steffek for 930 Palmer Road Cushing Falkenhainer to R. & N. Akl for $370,000 Trust to H. & N. Rhee for $1,056,000 45 Cuesta Way Yoder Trust to $990,000 756 Old Creek Road J. A. & L. Withington for 1531 Piedra Drive A. & J. Horton to A. Williams for $985,000 Armanino to B. Perez for $715,000 2122 Dunblane Court Nelson $719,000 M. & 3343 Quail Walk Lane Trust to Ujdur Trust for 2408 Ptarmigan Drive #1 B. Economy to M. Mallon for $1,036,000 Rasmussen Trust to Reagan $1,350,000 Trust for $525,000 576 Hauth Lane A. & E. 25 San Vicente Court H. & J. 2857 Ptarmigan Drive #7 Pakfetrat to P. & J. Pchelin for Hong to T. Kim for $690,000 Anderson Trust to M. & C. 1050 Sunshine Circle L. $734,500 Glantz for $400,000 Dunn to A. Best for $710,000 1233 Lindell Drive E. 3311 Rossmoor Parkway #4 119 Tivoli Lane American Cumming to A. & E. Margiotta Jones Trust to D. & G. Morris (925) 838-4024 International Relocation to J. & for $830,000 for $620,000 L. Cambier for $795,000 2132 Londonderry Court 2105 Skycrest Drive #2 L. email: [email protected] 257 West El Pintado Road H. Peel Trust to S. Choudhary for Lauger to Langewis Trust for Evans to M. Rass for $646,000 $731,000 $385,000 Alamo 1404 Los Vecinos Deichler 2050 Strand Road A. & A. Local Full Time Realtor Keys to M. McClarrinon for 1130 Castle Crest Court J. Trust to W. Spalding for $925,000 Raleigh to A. & N. Ras for $651,000 $1,635,000 4167 Terra Granada Drive 1826 Lynvale Lane D. & V. Personalized Service 8 Corwin Drive J. Rivero to J. #3B Leask Trust to R. & S. & K. Freitas for $1,800,000 Patterson to N. MacHaiah for Gerson for $525,000 $435,000 …Professional Results! 16 Crest Court Sirva 1840 Tice Creek Drive #2232 Relocation to F. Danesh for 558 Monarch Ridge Drive L. Kaplan Trust to J. Allison for $990,000 Satz to D. Potter for $750,500 $335,000 313 Sycamore Valley Rd. W., Danville, CA 94526 Danville Weekly • June 3, 2005 • Page 25 REAL ESTATE THE BUBBLE HASN’T BURST Home values are at all-time highs OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND 4% Sales Commission Service To list your home in the Danville Weekly Open Home Guide, 100% please call the Ad Services Department at (925) 600-0840 x16 Ask About Our 3% Commission Program Danville Pleasanton 100% Service Includes but not limited to: 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 128 Tweed Drive $675,000 3419 Norton Way #1 $415,000 • Brokers Open House Tours Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 787-8205 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 251-2579 5423 Black Ave. #2 $499,000 • Full internet exposure; MLS, Realtor.com, and realtor websites. 5 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. Lehr RealEstate 650- 692-5500 • Color Brochures, including Flyer Box with For Sale Sign and Post 8 Creekledge Court $1,799,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Realty Experts 216-0454 3 Bedrooms •Weekly Advertisements in the Appropriate Newspapers 4226 Echo Court $699,000 • Weekend Open Houses 1-4 PM Fremont Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA Realty 734-5000 • Full representation through close of escrow 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4891 Tahoe Park Court $625,000 2436 Pomino Way $1,699,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Prudential CA Realty 734-5000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA Realty 734-5000 2045 Calle Ricardo $975,000 Livermore Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Hometown GMAC 200-4723 3 Bedrooms San Leandro 360 Charlotte Common $589,950 Residential Realtors Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.RE Realty Experts 730-2422 2 Bedrooms 1545 Vancouver Way $774,950 16370 Gordon Way $480,000 Alamo Ca. Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Prudential CA Realty 734-5000 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA Realty 734-5000 925.785.5429 4 Bedrooms Tracy 1910 Hawk St. $645,000 www.barry-realty.com Sat/Sun 2-5 p.m.Prudential CA Realty 734-5000 3 Bedrooms 2367 Spyglass Hills $749,900 2241 Standridge Road $405,000 Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30Prudential CA Realty734-5000 Sun 1:30-4:30pmPrudential CA Realty 734-5000
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