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QUOTE OF THE WEEK It’s intense for the people Remember who own it—being right Mother’s Day “ there in the public Country Brunch day to day. Buffet? —Betty Felton, one of the owners of the Pascal French Oven, who was just appointed to the Workforce It’s even better on Father’s Day. Development Board of Contra Costa County. ” Followed by a special Shish Kabob, Seafood, Veal and Chicken dinner, County will give Alamo update plus our regular menu. District 3 County Supervisor Mary N. Piepho will meet with Alamo residents for a Community Update at 7 p.m., Don’t miss it! Thursday, June 22, in the multipurpose room at Alamo Elementary School. County staff will provide news and details about current projects in the area. There will also be a question-and-answer session between residents and O p county staff members from several departments. 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Bakery owner named to county board

Members help small business getting in touch with the world,” daunting for small business own- lenge—a burglary. schools more prepared and ready owners face challenges Felton said. ers,” Fisher said. When you own a business you for work,” she said. Felton was selected last week to On a typical Monday morning, are always problem-solving, she Now that she is hiring and doing serve in the private business sec- Felton’s regular patrons greeted her said. her own worker training at Pascal, by Natalie O’Neill tor of the Workforce Development with smiles and hugs. “I learned the term, ‘There’s she fully understands the need for Board of Contra Costa County. “You are the mocha queen,” one always something,’” she said. relevant work-related learning, she ost of the town is still The board is made up of volunteers customer joked. Felton previously served in the said. asleep when Bette Felton who help local people become eco- “Breakfast was a divine plea- education sector of the Workforce “Whether it’s for welding or M opens the doors to Pascal nomically self-sufficient in order to sure,” another patron said with a Development Board and has coor- childcare, experience makes edu- French Oven in Danville. At 5:30 strengthen the greater community. smile. dinated efforts to support experi- cation more relevant,” she said. a.m. the sun isn’t up, but the smell She will help the board under- Keeping both workers and cus- ential learning, which combines Customer service techniques, of brewing coffee and the sound of stand the challenges faced by small tomers happy to facilitate a produc- education and work experience to time management and the ability to crackling old jazz records is already business owners, said MariAnn tive work environment is a day-to- make each more relevant. Preparing multi-task are work skills that are coming from inside the cafe. Fisher, chairwoman of the day challenge, Felton said. During children and teens for the working needed for her staff, she said. “I love opening up in the morn- Workforce Development Board. the first week of ownership, she world is her goal. ing, welcoming all my friends and “She knows what issues are also had to cope with a bigger chal- “My intent was to get kids in ➤ Continued on page 6 Parents want facts on instructor change

Ensemble jazz taken away students loved learning from Glass. from 24-year music teacher Ianora and district officials said they could not comment on why by Jordan M. Doronila Glass was asked to step down. “I am bound on what I have to ome parents and students do,” Ianora told the parents. “I have from San Ramon Valley High certain constraints I work under.” S School bemoaned the plight Ianora said he could not give details of their music instructor, who has about a personnel matter. been an influential fixture in the “We wish there was some way community for 24 years, at an emo- to reduce your frustration about a tionally charged meeting Monday lack of information,” wrote Roberta NATALIE O’NEILL evening. J. Silverstein, assistant superin- Cheryl Glass—the instrumental tendent of human resources, and music program director at San Ramon Ianora in a memo to the Wolf- Valley High and the school district Tones. “Unfortunately, because the coordinator of music—will not be issues relate to an ongoing investi- Jeff Seaberg as the “Fanta” of the Opera, Peggy Huff-Stratten as Christine Victoria, and John Stenger as Frankenstein sing an opera teaching jazz ensemble for the next gation, the district is not at liberty about the haunted hair salon in the opening scene of “Wigged Out.” school year. to divulge any information about Jazz ensemble is the premier jazz the investigation.” musical performance group for the Likewise, Glass declined to com- ‘Wigged Out’—unique to Danville school, the parents said. ment. More than 34 members of the Members of the Wolf-Tones have Last chance to enjoy 13th season of hair salon humor Wolf-Tones, the parent booster appeared at two school board meet- group for all of the music bands at ings and publicly spoken about by Natalie O’Neill comedy “Wigged Out.” And there to food products and is ending its the high school, gathered togeth- how the music program has been are only three showings left this 13th season this month with full er at the school and voiced their negatively affected by the issues t’s safe to say there’s only one season. houses and rave reviews from play- anguish to Principal Joseph Ianora. surrounding Glass. place to find Tom Cruise sing- “I’ve had people come up and goers. The production began as a Glass said school administrators had “The risk of lost opportunity is I ing and dancing with a baboon tell me they are sore from laugh- small skit put on by employees of recommended to her that she stop too great to just let it go,” Janice and a six-foot jar of grape jelly. ing,” said director-producer Jeff Victoria’s and has grown into a teaching jazz ensemble. Lewis, Wolf-Tones president, said The place is Victoria’s Hair Seaberg. professional-quality play. Parents said they wanted to know later in an e-mail. “This program Onstage, the venue for Danville’s The flashy fast-paced short pokes why Glass is unable to continue notoriously campy cabaret-style fun at everything from celebrities ➤ Continued on page 7 teaching jazz ensemble. They said ➤ Continued on page 6 Stepper campaigning for second council term She wants to continue up and registered at the Stepper’s while encouraging residents to shop working regionally on traffic, kickoff, received nametags, ate locally; improving traffic conges- Chinese food and mingled. Danville tion; cooperating with other towns preparing for disaster Councilwoman Candace Anderson in the region; and making sure the also attended the event. Stepper community is prepared in times of by Jordan M. Doronila shook hands, chatted and laughed disasters. with her supporters. She said attracting more shoppers anville Mayor Karen Stepper “It was a kind of a drop-by-after- to do business in Danville puts more JORDAN M. DORONILA kicked off her re-election work event,” said Stepper, who has money into the town. And she said D campaign at Ha’s Restaurant been on the council for three-and- it’s important for the town to work on Hartz Avenue last week. She is a-half years. with neighboring communities. seeking her second term on the Town Stepper, who is a certified pub- “We have to cooperate with oth- Council; this year she is serving her lic accountant, said her politi- ers,” she said. “A lot of what we turn as town mayor. cal platform involves reinforcing Mayor Karen Stepper talks to supporters at her campaign kickoff for a second term on Around 100 residents showed Danville’s small town atmosphere ➤ Continued on page 6 the Danville Town Council. Danville Weekly • June 9, 2006 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT

Bakery ➤ Continued from page 5

“(The board) has a wonderful potential for collaboration and part- nership,” Felton said. Danville’s local economy depends largely on privately owned business and has fewer corporate chains than most towns and cities

in the county. Felton’s hands-on NATALIE O’NEILL perspective will be instrumental in developing a strong local market, Fisher said. Eight months ago Felton bought Pascal with three of her friends Barista Alison Shaw, pastry chiefs Felipe and Delfino Apaez, and owner Bette Felton take from church: Susan Kelchner, a break after a Monday morning rush at Pascal French Oven in Danville. Nancy Dowell and Sandra Leich. They saw a posting for the bakery community center,” she said. She taught nursing at California on craigslist and decided to buy the Longtime patron Alma Gilbert State University Hayward and has business. Felton said she jumped said she comes to the café to see organized efforts to get more regis- into it for the challenge. friends and to catch up on what’s tered nurses in the county. The Pet Nanny “It’s intense for the people who going on in Danville. She said it “This position is along the same Multiple Daily Visits • Daily Dog Walks own it—being right there in the is a very social place, but she also lines of running meetings and plan- Newspaper & Mail Pick-Up • Home Security Checks • House Sitting public day to day,” Felton said. comes in to read by herself. ning strategies,” Felton said. Medication (if needed) • Personalized Service • Plant & Home Care Working at Pascal has been more “It’s a coffee community,” Gilbert She said she relies greatly on than just a job, she said. It is a way said. “It feels comfortable and safe customer loyalty and noted that 1 FREE VISIT with 4 day minimum* to keep in contact with her friends here.” working with partners she gets $18 Value. and neighbors. With a background in nursing, along with has made the experience Overnights not included. *New Clients Only “I hear about what someone’s healthcare and education, Felton is a enjoyable. child is doing or who’s on vacation. valuable resource to the Workforce “I love being able to provide for 925.932.5833 In the mornings it’s almost like a Development Board, Fisher said. my friends,” she said. ■ www.petnannymarlene.com [email protected] involved in 20 clubs in high school start. It’s open to new ideas.” when she lived in Illinois. Now, after being here for 32 years, Locally Owned & Operated Since 1994 Stepper “I enjoy interacting with people she said her initial impressions about Bonded & Insured • References • Member of PSI ➤ Veterinary Approved Continued from page 5 and problem-solving,” she said. the Golden State were true. One of her favorite aspects of “There’s nothing like the land- do is regionally oriented. Money being a councilwoman is partici- scape in California,” she said. doesn’t come externally without pating in focused public meetings. She enjoys skiing and the ocean. strings. Danville has so many ways “I love meetings,” she said. “I She is also a soccer coach for girls of reaching out to people.” think they are very valuable.” under 16 in Dublin. She lives in She said the town’s involve- “They also provide (an opportuni- Danville with her husband Tony. #OUNSELING&OR(EALING ment in the Tri-Valley Convention ty for) networking with other people They have two grown children, and Visitors Bureau, a group that in the community. It’s also a place Shawn, 33, and Shannon Minor, 0ERSONAL'ROWTH provides information to people for generating ideas,” she said. 30. who visit Dublin, Pleasanton, “It’s not new for me,” she added. Prior to becoming a council mem- San Ramon and Livermore, helps “That’s the way I live my life.” ber, Stepper was a trustee with the Danville regionally. Stepper said she received her San Ramon Valley Unified School Stepper said she has had a won- undergraduate degree in mathemat- District for nine years. She has derful time working on the Town ics from University of Illinois at been president of Mustang Soccer Council. Urbana-Champaign. She earned for three years. “It’s been a rewarding experi- her masters of business administra- She is currently president of ence in a lot of ways,” she said. tion at California State University the Exchange Club of San Ramon “I’ve been very impressed with the Hayward. Valley, commissioner of Contra dedication of our staff.” She said moving to California Costa Transportation Authority, an “I’ve been amazed at (the num- was something she had wanted to alternate for the Council of Mayors ber) of volunteer organizations out do for a long time. for Contra Costa Transportation there,” she added. “I was always told people that I Authority, and is a member of As early as she can remember, was going to live in California,” she the League of California Cities— Stepper has been involved in the said. Revenue and Taxation Policy community, she said. She was “It’s a place where a lot of things Committee. ■ s(ELPWITHANXIETY DEPRESSIONANDDECISION MAKING s'UIDANCESUPPORTTHROUGHLIFESDIFlCULTIES form in jazz ensemble or jazz band s%MPATHETIC PERSONABLEAPPROACH Music for the next school year now have ➤ Continued from page 5 new requirements. Glass had devel- s YEARSOFCOUNSELINGEXPERIENCE oped guidelines for the adjudicator has become a stepping stone for to use, and the district hired outside students to become professional judges to determine which students #ONSTANCE-AYER -3 -&4-&# musicians and to go on to teach our are chosen for the musical groups. /NE!NNABEL,ANE 3UITE3AN2AMON #! children’s children.” Glass has spent “In prior years, there were no countless hours helping to build the written standards or a grading program, and it means a great deal rubric utilized during the process,” to many people, she added. according to Ianora and Silverstein’s They have also raised concerns memo. “It is our opinion that Ms. about the lack of fluidity in the Glass’ development of written stan- selection process for students audi- dards and a grading rubric for use tioning for jazz ensemble and band. by the adjudicators for the 2006-07 But school district officials said school year, is an improvement to Glass developed a rubric specifi- the audition process that is benefi- cally for the 2006-07 school year cial to all students.” auditions, and it is based on stan- Ianora said Glass will continue dards created by the California to teach other music courses and Your hometown newspaper away from home. Music Education Association. will still be music coordinator for They said the auditions to per- the district. ■ Page 6 • June 9, 2006 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT To bee or not to bee Evan will still compete in spelling bees, but after he takes a break by Natalie O’Neill “We forgot to mark that word,” he said. Danville’s beloved whiz kid He added that with all of the

Evan O’Dorney returned home late words in the English language, it’s 2006 Sunday night from Washington, impossible to not make a mistake D.C., after placing 21st out of 275 eventually. Jennifer and Evan’s summer fun at the Scripps Howard National father Mike O’Dorney said they Spelling Bee. He brought home a felt good about the results. $500 cash prize along with books The event was aired on prime- It’s All About The Kids and a $100 savings bond. time ESPN for the first time and Evan and his mom, Jennifer was viewed by thousands of people O’Dorney, who studied words nationally. Jennifer said this year together all year, said it was a good was different from last year because experience despite the fact that the filming of the spelling bee made Evan didn’t make it as far as he had it more hyped up and intense. NATALIE O’NEILL hoped. He was stumped in Round 7 “When it was your kid’s turn to over the word “mirliton,” a tropical spell, they put a camera right in American squash-like fruit. your face,” she said. Two days filled with “It was very exciting and nerve Viewers love to watch the drama Evan O’Dorney studies his spelling words hilarious ventriloquism, racking when I was waiting for him and suspense of the spelling bee, before leaving for the National Spelling perplexing illusions, oohey-gooey games, tons of to get his words—wondering if he she said, comparing it to a reality Bee, where he placed 21st out of 275. energy and crazy surprises! Geared for families would know it,” Jennifer O’Dorney TV show. with elementary aged kids. said. While Evan and Jennifer will over, the two went on a tour of 7pm @ New Life Church Evan nailed “cicerone,” “occul- definitely still compete in future Washington. They visited the 2501 Danville Blvd., Alamo tation,” “spheterize,” “maquil- spelling bees, they both said they Smithsonian, the spy museum and 925-355-9200x15 lage” and “antilegomena” in the want to take a break from studying museum of American History. www.NewLifeInfo.com beginning rounds, but missed to relax for a little while. With a less intense study sched- “mirliton” by one letter. The “We are going to keep on doing ule, Evan will have more time to do home-schooled 12-year-old said it but not as intensely as before,” the other activities he enjoys, like he thought they had made a mis- Evan said. playing piano, card games, board take in studying. After the spelling bee was games and reading with his mom. ■

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Cody, a yellow Labrador retriever, looks confused when offered a 2-1/2-oz. cup of ice cream at the Blackhawk Baskin-Robbins on Sunday at a fundraiser for Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation. Baskin-Robbins presented a check for $6,000 to ARF, whose volunteers were there with their adoption mobile. Nine-year-old Cody is an ARF success story, adopted by Darlene Rouke. Cody PAM WALATKA enjoys dancing, walking and visiting—even if he’s not acquainted with ice cream.

Wigged Out for example, wasn’t included in the goes into the audience and flirts show until he made headlines for with a man in the front row. This ➤ Continued from page 5 accidentally shooting his friend. part of the show is totally ad-lib “It’s an awesome Danville tra- And similarly, there was no Janet and prompts a lot of laughter and Experience at dition ... it’s People Magazine Jackson reference until her “ward- response from the audience. onstage,” said Michelle Stedman, robe malfunction.” Members of the cast guessed the The Athenian School on our beautiful who saw the June 3 showing. The cast is constantly editing, show was about 80 percent scripted 75 acre campus at the base of Mt. Diablo. Other members of the audi- rewriting and reviewing what humor and 20 percent improv. ence compared the play to “Beach “works” and that doesn’t, said “It’s live so anything can hap- Blanket Babylon,” a larger scale actress Donna Turner, who plays a pen,” Seaberg said. parody of popular culture that runs poodle, a hairdresser and Princess This season’s storyline centers in San Francisco. Latte. She said the creative process around Christine Victoria’s search Seaberg said the venue for develops the way an episode of to find who is haunting her hair “Wigged Out”—a salon on the cor- Saturday Night Live does. salon. Each scene has a smooth ner of Hartz Avenue and San Ramon “It’s a living, breathing thing,” transition into the next and there is Valley Boulevard—is part of what Turner said. a clear beginning, middle and end. makes the show uniquely offbeat. Actress Peggy Huff-Stratten said While the comedy is off-the wall, While some of the actors play they draw from a lot of trial and it is important to have a developed hairdressers, the common idea that error and leave room for some plot, Seaberg said. they are actual employees of the improvisational comedy. Next year’s production will start salon is a myth. Most of the cast “We have the freedom to do what in November and will have totally has professional experience and we want with the show because it new material. The conflict will Camps & Classes acts in plays in the Tri-Valley area. evolves over time,” she said. focus on the idea that the new “We’ve got a professional qual- While there is a clear plot and salon owner may lose the business. For All Ages ity play without a drive into the story line, the show is made up of It will follow the same format as 2, 4, & 6 week Summer Enrichment Classes & More! city and we don’t have a two-drink quick two-minute scenes. previous years, running about 75 minimum,” Seagram said. “We joke that if you don’t think minutes. June 19-August 11, 2006 “It’s a little piece of entertain- this is funny, wait two minutes,” Tickets for the remaining shows ment gold,” he said. Seaberg said. are $38. They will run at 7 p.m. The storyline is written collab- The actors often break the and 9 p.m., Saturday, June 10; 7 oratively by the entire cast but is “fourth wall” and talk directly to p.m. June 17; and 8 p.m. June 24. www.athenian-summer.org 925-837-5375 updated as material from news and the audience. At one point the fic- For more information, call the box pop culture develop. Dick Cheney, tional character Christine Victoria office at 855-SHOW (855-7469). ■ Danville Weekly • June 9, 2006 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT

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DR. SARA DENMAN Saving Sudan Licensed Psychologist | PSY19808 Areas of Dr. Denman’s expertise include, but are not limited he handsome African man spoke in correct, Silvestro spoke Sunday of the suffering of his fam- to: parenting challenges, eating issues, substance abuse, anxiety, accented English to the folks sitting in a circle ily—his 16-year-old sister shot to death by army troops depression, past and present trauma, and life changes. T in the youth room at the Danville Congregational as she hid under the bed, his father’s brother shot to Church on Sunday. His words on this beautiful sunny day death in his house, his 50-year-old aunt raped to the 171 Front St. Suite 204 | Danville | 925-648-4941 were surreal as they told of rape, murder and starvation in point of death. “That is the pain we had,” he said of his Sudan, his homeland. “As I speak right now, people are family. “Yet I see others’ pain and know mine was noth- dying,” said Silvestro Akara Bakhiet. He was surrounded ing compared to theirs.” He said the people in Sudan by members of his extended family, including his parents, are friendly and honest, and love each other despite brothers, his wife and baby, two other little children, 13 in religious differences, and the government in Khartoum all. They were visiting from San Francisco to take part in must give them their rights. Millions are at risk of rape, the church’s worship service, its after-service coffee, then murder and starvation, after the destruction of towns, BBQ ISLANDS lunch and this conversation. food and water supplies. There are no roads between the Silvestro has been in the United States since 1997. north and the south, Silvestro said, and even government But most of the family members only recently joined officials live in tents. Some 400,000 civilians have been FACTORY DIRECT him from a refugee camp in Uganda where they found killed in the violence; 2.5 million have been displaced; shelter after escaping from their village of Pageri in and 3.5 million are hungry, according to the U.N. and southern Sudan in 1985 during the North-South Civil the Coalition for International Justice. Ten thousand are SPECIAL War. Silvestro went many other places, and only recently dying every month. Silvestro said other African coun- • Tile top island were they all reunited. In the capital, Khartoum, he was tries are dealing with their own problems so he hopes • Stainless steel grill arrested for attempting to found an English school. He NATO can help. He would also like to see groups, such • Stainless steel door eventually went to Egypt where he met an American who as the church, sponsor a water project for at least one • Stainless steel refrigerator invited him to visit in San Francisco, then advised him village, to help build a peaceful life; and a school for • Umbrella & 4 barstools to apply for political asylum. In 2000, Silvestro founded at least one village, to raise future leaders. One of his $ New Sudan Generation in San Francisco; it has opened a brothers added that medical help is also needed. only 2795 girls elementary school in southern Sudan and is planning Deena was at the lunch, as was the Rev. Laura Barnes, the New Sudan Generation Resource Center. associate minister of the Danville Congregational Open warfare broke out in Darfur in early 2003 when Church. There was an older man who had served in We will not be undersold! two rebel groups attacked military installations and equatorial Africa during World War II, as well as a Come to our new FACTORY OUTLET. the government responded by supporting indiscrimi- young woman who had gone to Africa on her honey- We have the largest selection of islands in northern California. nate destruction and killings by the Janjaweed militia, moon last year. After our visit, we all walked out onto recruited from groups of Arab extraction in Darfur and the church grounds and stood under the trees. Silvestro Chad. A neighbor of mine, Marilyn Hirsch, has worked and his good-looking family obligingly posed for photos since February 2005 to raise a public outcry against the and expressed thanks for the visit. The two little children atrocities. First she worked with the Jewish communities, dashed around as children will after sitting still, and the since they have learned from the Holocaust what happens little girl shook my hand with a shy smile. I am so glad Paciﬁc Island Grills - 120 A Linda Mesa, Danville when people remain silent. Next she reached out to the this family has escaped the death and destruction. But Downtown across from Pete’s Christian churches and other individuals. what about the others? ■ In October they held a vigil in Oak Hill Park to raise Thurs-Sat 10-6 • 925.314.3092 awareness. “At least 450 people came, that’s how many How to help signatures we got,” Marilyn said. In February they joined the National Call-In Day, which aimed at 1 million calls • E-mail Marilyn Hirsch at [email protected] to to the White House and members of Congress to express be on a Sudan activist e-mail list for future events. concern. The following week, President Bush made a • Gather postcard signatures for a million voices for statement that genocide is happening in Darfur and it has Darfur; go to www.millionvoicesfordarfur.org and to end, said Marilyn. This was an important first step— click on “get postcards.” Your hometown getting our government to realize there is a problem. In • Call the president every week at (202) 456-1111 or April, a vigil rally drew 50,000-70,000 in Washington, e-mail him at [email protected] and ask him newspaper D.C., and 15,000 in San Francisco. At this event, Marilyn to work within the United Nations for a multinational, and her friend Deena Levine met Silvestro and put him in humanitarian intervention to protect the people of away from home. touch with the Danville Congregational Church, which is Darfur. known for its outreach and social action. • Learn more at www.newsudangeneration.org.

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Danville Weekly • June 9, 2006 • Page 9 Perspective Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo

PUBLISHER EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Deborah Acosta McKeehan EDITORIAL Weekly visits Sioux Falls Editor stately large old Oak Tree on Dolores Fox Ciardelli Handling crime Dear Editor: Diablo Road near downtown Staff Reporters On Nov. 11, you published a Danville. I see the strong steel Jordan M. Doronila What should you do if you witness a crime in prog- picture of myself, husband and structure around the tree to pro- Natalie O’Neill ress? Call 9-1-1, say police, and let the professionals friends on the Panama Canal. A tect automobiles from a falling Editorial Intern friend who lives in Pismo Beach branch, but the better way to keep Kevin Zhou take over. California law states that citizens can make was visiting in Sioux Falls, S.D. this mighty Oak Tree from get- Sports Writer an arrest, but the Danville police say they’d rather She was at the airport, and saw the ting sick and losing a limb is to Mike L. Mc Colgan people stay safe. Danville Weekly. To her surprise keep it healthy. Contributors Recently a Danville resident heard someone was there was the picture of the four of The asphalt roadway under the Kathy Cordova us. You never know where you will tree needs to be removed out to the Geoff Gillette hiding from the police in his neighborhood and went run into the Danville Weekly. drip line so it can breathe and get B. Lynn Goodwin Lorraine Silva, Danville Cathy Jetter out to confront him, with a gun. Although we admire water. You can sponsor a fundrais- Jacqui Love Marshall his willingness to help Tree needs to breathe ing event to raise enough money to Julie Nostrand replace the black-top with a breath- combat crime, sever- Dear Editor: able surface. ART & PRODUCTION al things could have Police appreciate I’m concerned for the health P.S. I can provide the live music. Art Director/ gone very wrong with and beauty and long life of the Tim Rickey, Danville Operations Manager 9-1-1 calls and Shannon Corey this action. Any time a Assistant Design Director gun is involved, there residents who can Ben Ho YOUR TURN Designers is a chance it could help them with Steve Bruzenak hurt someone, and per- Trina Cannon James Greenfield haps not the “bad guy.” information. Good Jason Lind Even if the resident witnesses are The Danville Weekly ADVERTISING had not had a gun, per- invaluable. But police Advertising Manager haps the suspect might wants to hear Laure Reynolds have, or he might have do worry about Senior Account Executive Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores caused bodily harm in innocent bystanders from you Advertising his effort to get away. Account Executives being injured. Amy McKelligan That is why police Susan Sterling would rather handle Real Estate things themselves. The Danville Weekly encourages comments Account Executive Owen McAleer Report crimes or suspicious activities to police on our coverage or on issues of local Classified Advertising immediately, and encourage your employees and fami- interest. No anonymous letters or “open Susan Thomas lies to do the same. Police appreciate 9-1-1 calls and letters” to other organizations or individuals BUSINESS residents who can help them with information. Good Office Manager will be printed. Please provide your name, Amory Foreman witnesses are invaluable. But police do worry about Ad Services innocent bystanders being injured. street address and daytime telephone Veneta Roberts, Manager Residents can perform a valuable service being eyes number. Please keep length to 250 words Alicia Broadway and ears for the police. Leave the actual pursuit to the Business Associate or less. We reserve the right to edit Lisa Oefelein officers. contributions for length and style and for Circulation Manager * * * * Bob Lampkin, ext. 32 There are several ways for those interested to learn factual errors known to us. How to reach the Weekly more about the Danville Police Department. The department offers an eight-week Citizen Police Academy LETTERS: Mail or hand deliver to 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 Danville Weekly Danville, CA 94526 every spring. Once this is completed, participants may Phone: (925) 837-8300 become part of the volunteer force, which does cleri- 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 Fax: (925) 837-2278 cal work in many areas and performs vacation checks Danville, CA 94526 Editorial e-mail: on homes. If interested, contact Community Services [email protected] [email protected] Officer Shawn Desmond at 314-3355. FAX: (925) 837-2278 Display Sales e-mail: The department also offers ride-alongs for residents [email protected] over the age of 18 for up to four hours, although they Classifieds Sales e-mail: E-MAIL: [email protected] [email protected] must be completed by 10 p.m. Go in person to the Circulation e-mail: Police Department, 510 La Gonda Way, to complete [email protected] the necessary paperwork. The department also gives

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Page 10 • June 9, 2006 • Danville Weekly Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG

POLICE BULLETIN

Counterfeit note swindle They told the victim the U.S. Department of costs $60,000 Commerce had given him a good recommendation; because the victim had been in contact with the Con men masquerading as salesmen selling federal agency, he believed their statement. pencil art from the British Isles swindled an elderly The salesmen sent the Danville man the finan- man from Danville for $60,000, said Danville cial documents, he cashed them at his bank, and police Sgt. Ron Bradley. transferred the money to a Western Union address He said the victim had been cashing counter- they provided. He continued this process until he feit U.S. Postal notes at his bank and now has received a call from his bank telling him the notes to pay the amount that he had been liquidating were counterfeit, Bradley said. based on the false documents, said to be valued at “He had sent $60,000 to all these people,” $60,000. Bradley said. “And then about 10 days later, he gets “He’s embarrassed,” Bradley said about the victim. a note from the bank that all these U.S. Postal notes Bradley said the victim received an e-mail were fake or counterfeit.” from four salesmen in May, saying they were Bradley said the victim is still in contact with the selling pencil art and drawings for a lot of money salesmen, hoping that someone will follow them. in checks and U.S. Postal notes, and they needed The case has been forwarded to the FBI in San the Danville man to cash them. The salesmen, Francisco. who said they were from Ireland and London, “You need to confirm who are you dealing with,” explained there was a high cost involved if they Bradley said. He recommended waiting until a cashed the checks in Europe and told the victim check clears before forwarding funds to anyone. they would pay him a fee for cashing them. —Jordan M. Doronila

POLICE LOG

The Danville Police Department made • Residential burglary on Jewel • Felony vandalism on Austin Ln. the following information available. Terrace at 4:34 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 Under the law, those charged with • Suspicious circumstances on Ocho offenses are considered innocent until Rios Dr. at 4:13 p.m. • Possession of marijuana on Stone convicted. Valley Rd. and White Gate Rd. • Accident, property damage, on Monday, May 29 Camino Ramon and Sycamore • Felony vandalism on Via Del Gato Valley Rd. at 5:28 p.m. • Drunk in public on Sutton Cir. at Wednesday, May 31 12:40 a.m. Thursday, June 1 • Two auto burglaries on Winding • Auto burglary, arrest, on Briar Pl. at • DUI, arrest, on Alegre Ct. and Glen 5:46 a.m. Paraiso Dr. at 3:10 a.m. • Felony vandalism on Monte Sereno • Residential burglary on Las • Auto burglary on Front St. and Hartz Dr. Barrancas Dr. at 8:18 a.m. Way at 9:04 a.m. • Commercial burglary on Hartz Ave. • Warrant arrest on Summerside Cir. DIABLO FURNITURE at 9:05 a.m. at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 2 • Grand theft, bicycle, arrest, on • Petty theft, shoplifting, on San Estates Dr. at 9:50 a.m. Ramon Valley Blvd. at 3:32 p.m. • Suspicious circumstances on Calle Arroyo • Residential burglary on Veda Dr. at • Accident, property damage, on 11:08 a.m. Arroyo Dr. and Diablo Rd. at Saturday, June 3 WAREHOUSE • Vandalism on Diablo Rd. at 2:10 4:47 p.m. • Verbal disturbance on Club House p.m. • Accident, property damage, on Rd. • Vandalism on Rubicon Cir. at 8:45 Jewel Terrace and San Ramon open to the public p.m. Valley Blvd. at 5:11 p.m. ROUNDHILL Tuesday, May 30 Friday, June 2 Thursday, June 1 Danville/San Ramon area • Residential burglary, arrest, on Veda • Misdemeanor under the influence of • Grand theft from vehicle on Oakshire Dr. at 1:34 a.m. drugs, arrest, on La Gonda Way Pl. at 2:18 a.m. • Injury accident on San Ramon Valley • Vandalism on Bolla Ave. Blvd. and Sycamore Valley Rd. • Accident, property damage, on NEVER PAY FULL RETAIL OR at 9:42 a.m. Diablo Rd. and Green Valley Rd. at 3:34 p.m. • Credit card fraud on La Gonda Way DEPARTMENT PRICES AGAIN at 10:21 a.m. Saturday, June 3 • Credit card fraud on Elizabeth Ln. at • Suspicious circumstances on Diablo Molding 10:43 a.m. Rd. at 4:52 a.m. The Most Complete Selection at hurry in for spring clearance • Possession of marijuana for sale, • Petty theft from vehicle on Esther Completely Affordable Prices arrest, on Stone Valley Rd. at Ln. at 8:29 a.m. 2:53 p.m. • Suspicious circumstances on • Petty theft from building, arrest, on Fontaine Dr. and Old Blackhawk Columns 8’ Stone Valley Rd. at 3:46 p.m. Rd. at 12:34 p.m. $159 Sealy MATTRESS SALE!! • Auto burglary on Casablanca St. at • Warrant arrest on Sycamore Hill Ct. 10’ 5:23 p.m. at 4:18 p.m. $189 "Glenna" twin size $299 • Misdemeanor driving under the Sunday, June 4 influence (DUI), arrest, on Rococo Fountain Springs Cir. and San • DUI, arrest, on San Ramon Valley 3-1/4” " " pillowtop queen set $699 Ramon Valley Blvd. at 9:36 Blvd. and Sycamore Valley Rd. Base rated best value at 1:45 a.m. 3-5/8” p.m. 38¢ Crown • Interfering with public officer, arrest, • Suspicious circumstances on 56¢ "Galliani" Ultra Luxury king set $1,999 on Fountain Springs Cir. and Joaquin Cir. at 3:19 a.m. San Ramon Valley Blvd. at 11:58 • Suspicious circumstances on Harlan with latex and memory foam p.m. Dr. at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 31 Free bed frame with Sealy mattress purchase • Vandalism on Camino Tassajara and The Office of the Contra Costa County Lawrence Rd. at 6:16 a.m. Sheriff’s Department’s Valley Station in Alamo made the following information • Vandalism on Lawrence Rd. at 7:38 available. a.m. FURNITURE TRENDS hours • Vandalism on Lawrence Rd. at 7:39 ALAMO a.m. 12893 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon mon-sat 11-6 • Vandalism on Lawrence Rd. at 7:55 Monday, May 29 (between post office & hospital) sun 12-6 a.m. • Petty theft on La Sonoma Way Danville Weekly • June 9, 2006 • Page 11 Transitions OBITUARIES • BIRTHS • WEDDINGS

Robert E. Darnell, Sr. 1924, one of 14 children to William Oakland in 1932 and worked in the and Mabel Concannon. He resided profession for 40 years. In the mid Robert E. Darnell, Sr., who was in La Mirada prior to settling in 1960s, she fought to improve work- born Aug. 1, 1918, in Apache, Danville 41 years ago. He played ing conditions for nurses. Okla., died May 21. He was 87. All-American in high school, and For two years, she left nursing He was a resident of Livermore was a semi-pro softball player. and owned and operated a yardage and enjoyed bowling and playing He served in the U.S. Army store in Castro Valley. poker. during World War II. He received She played the organ in her He was preceded in death by the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and church and over the years was his wife, Martha Darnell, in 2002. was a paratrooper for the 11th a member of the Elm Club of He is survived by his son Robert Airborne Division. He was one of Oakland, Sons of Norway, Eastern Darnell Jr. of Danville; daughters the last surviving men who liberat- Star and the Republican Women’s Suzann Bonin of Oklahoma and ed 2,147 civilian prisoners of war, Club. After retirement, she built a Brynn Cope of Livermore; five men, women and children from the ranch house in Tracy and spent the sisters and brothers, two grandchil- Los Baños Internment Camp in next 18 years raising cattle, horses dren and four great-grandchildren. the Philippines on Feb. 23, 1945. and chickens. She also worked in Private services were held. He received three Purple Hearts, a construction, was a talented seam- Silver Star and a Bronze Star. stress, an excellent Scrabble player Best Coffee in the East Bay William Robert ‘Bill’ He retired from Safeway after and enjoyed deep sea fishing. Gregory 30 years of service in charge of all She was preceded in death by and Best Salads!! meat processing. He was an avid her husband Hollis and first-born Espresso William Robert “Bill” Gregory, golfer and a member of Castlewood daughter Mary Susan. She is sur- 62, passed away May 22 at Stanford Country Club, where he served on vived by three daughters and their Coffee Beans Hospital after a second courageous its board of directors. husbands: Holly Gillingham and Loose Leaf Tea battle with leukemia and lympho- He is survived by his wife of Chuck of Campbell; Patty Parks- ma. He was born Oct. 21, 1943, in 60 years, Ruth Concannon; son Telek and Frank of Danville; Breakfast and Lunch Panini Sandwiches Spangler, Pa., and was a 26-year Michael Concannon; daughters and Marty Daniels and Steve of and Fabulous Salads resident of Danville. He enjoyed Karen Suzanne Day and Kelleen Pleasanton; and four grandchildren golf and travel. Ann Barry; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 40 two great-grandchildren and a Services were held at Rolling Yellow Wood....inspired by the poetry of life years, Sandy; their two children, sister, Genevieve Silva. He was Hills Church in Danville. Donations daughter Kristine of Memphis, predeceased by his son, Garry F. may be made to the National Arbor Alamo Plaza . Alamo . 837-1234 Tenn., son Eric of Lake Ozark, Concannon, in February. A Funeral Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Mo.; four grandsons, Justyn, Ryan, Mass was celebrated Wednesday Nebraska City, NE 68410. Tony and Trevor; and a host of rela- at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church. tives, friends and business associ- Interment is at Queen of Heaven Carol Hermann Tate ates. Cemetery in Lafayette. A memorial Mass was celebrated Dr. Carol H. Tate, resident of May 25 at St. Joan of Arc Church. Edna E. Miner Danville and a respected environ- Sage Advice... mental engineer, died in Alamo Michael Francis Edna E. Miner died May 25 at after a prolonged struggle with Lauren's Pick of the Month Concannon the age of 93. cancer. She worked for 33 years Born in Butte Valley Township, for MWH, most recently as a Danville resident Michael N.D., she was the last survivor of vice president in its Walnut Creek Francis Concannon died May 25 nine children born to Norwegian office. after a long illness. He was born immigrants. She graduated from She is survived by her daughter, in Tucson, Ariz., on March 29, the Fabiola School of Nursing in Hilary Tate; her mother, Lillian Hermann; her brother, James Hermann and his wife Pam; her sister, Susan Day; her in-laws George and Gennifer Tate; and countless friends and family members. A memorial service was held June 3 at the Creekside Community Church in Alamo. The family requests that donations be directed to the “Tate Scholarship Fund” at Frames! UCLA, and forwarded to Donna Caregivers With Character Arcaro, MWH, 300 N. 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Athletes plus participant, plus soccer balls Golden Skate Roller academics and cones for each team dur- Hockey League ing its practice. All parents are The Monte Vista Boys Varsity expected to actively participate Roller Hockey teams are form- 3A East Bay Baseball team at each practice. A parents ing now for the Golden Skate has attained the highest goal of meeting will be held at 5:30 Roller Hockey League, which school athletics, combining out- p.m. June 22 at the Los Cerros plays at the rink at 2701 Hooper standing academic performance Middle School gym, 986 Blemer Drive in San Ramon. New play- with interscholastic athletic par- Road. Online registration is rec- ers are welcome. The leagues ticipation. With a grade-point ommended: www.ci.danville. are as follows: Mites (ages 6- average of 3.19, Monte Vista ca.us. Call 314-3482 to indicate 9), Squirts (10-13) and Juniors High School’s student athletes an interest in coaching. (14-19). The season starts June earned the North Coast Section 19, and the deadline for signups Boys Scholastic Baseball 3A Looking for golfers is June 13. Register online at East Bay Championship Team www.thegoldenskate.com/hock- Award for spring 2006. The The Rotary Club of Danville ey.html or call Kristie at 314- boys Tri-Valley track team also is seeking golfers for Thursday, 0457. attained the goal, with a grade- June 22, for its Greater point average of 3.16, winning Danville Open Invitational Golf Adult softball Tournament. The club hopes the NCS Boys Scholastic Track The Danville Senior Softball Tri-Valley Championship Team to raise $35,000 to donate to Discovery Counseling Center, League plays pickup games Award. at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and These awards are presented the San Ramon Valley YMCA, Hospice and Crisis Centers Thursdays year-round. New to the top three NCS varsity members are welcome. Call teams in each division or clas- serving children and parents in the area. In addition, proceeds Bob Randall at 855-4646 for sification in each sport with the more information. highest composite GPA of 3.0 or fund college scholarships and leadership programs for local above. There are 171 schools in San Ramon Valley the North Coast Section. teens. Space is still available to play in the Tournament, which Tennis Club Cubbies Soccer starts at 11:30 a.m. at Poppy The San Ramon Valley Tennis Ridge in Livermore. Club is looking for new mem- A six-week program to intro- Entry fees cover the cost of bers. It offers league play for duce children ages 3-5 to the a box lunch and dinner at the women throughout the year for game of soccer in being given clubhouse for this champion- both A and B players. Games by the Town of Danville and Go, slugger! ship-level course. Sponsorships are played on weekdays and begins July 10 at Osage Station Jordan Weil, an Alamo resident, hits a double when his Single range from $100 to $10,000. during the day, in the East Bay. Park. It’s parent participation, A Red Sox team of the San Ramon Valley Little League faces the To sign up, call Tony Leonard Membership fee is $30 per year. and the moms and dads will Indians. The teams are ages 7-8, and the games are played at Stone at 837-3716 or Jeff Behring at For information, call Laurie at instruct the kids on the basics of Valley Middle School. 648-3829. 820-0695. dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting. The town will send each parent a practice outline and field map for the six weeks; ® it will include basic drills and Pamper My Party game ideas. Town staff will be at the first practice to answer questions, mark fields and hand n exclusive in-home spa out equipment. A service that allows you to The cost of $55 for residents invite your friends over and let the ($66 for non-residents) includes a T-shirt and an award for each spa come to you!

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Danville Weekly • June 9, 2006 • Page 13 COVER STORY

Disfiguration causes Alamo man to look

he malignant tumor attacked his face, chology and economics, and recalled and his surgeon thought about remov- attracted mainly to her physical appe T ing his right eye. She had heavy dark eyebrows, long Horrified, Terry Healey, 21, wanted to hair and a great smile. keep his eye and hoped then his handsome “She was beautiful,” he said. features, which made him popular with the she was way beyond me. I was cr girls, would be saved from Fibrosarcoma. through this.” But it was inevitable. His life of appear- His easy life came to a halt when h ances had ended. And his journey to within ized there was a lingering blemish had begun. nose. He went through sessions w After 25 reconstructive surgeries and doctor, and the early diagnosis was wide press coverage of his struggles deal- had a form of cancer on his face. H ing with a disfigured face, Healey has tor said he wanted to consult with spent the past few years rewriting his specialists about his condition. book, “At Face Value: My Triumph Over a “I was shocked,” Healey recall Disfiguring Cancer.” thought I was invincible.” “There was a lot of growth in the past two Nonetheless, his doctor said he to three years,” he said. his cancer early, and it was treatab He hoped that it would give others the Healey continued walking at an easy knowledge and wisdom to handle adversity. but he reflected a lot more. “It’s very rewarding dealing with chal- “I wasn’t concerned about my pros lenges everyday,” said the Alamo resident. he said. “(But) I was much more The new additions to the book, he said, about life. I had to cherish it with al included the importance of forgiveness and had. I had to enjoy the ride.” trust to heal from emotional scars. “I could die,” he added. “It woke He said he had thought some of his to all the important things.” friends abandoned him when he was help- However, his cancer continued to less. However, later he realized they didn’t and bother him. FACE necessarily leave him because of his looks “It was a hard mass,” he said. “The but they may have had other priorities in a tingly sense. It was like ants craw their lives. He needed to forgive them. my skin.” “It’s not so easy because we are so busy,” His doctor diagnosed him with Healey said. “Their lives get complicated.” and Healey needed surgery to remove “We all make mistakes,” he said. “There went to the UCSF Medical Center are reasons why people do what they do. I surgery. need to forgive people.” “That was the kiss of death,” he s TO He added that trusting other people, was pretty shocking. I’m facing de such as his family and women who saw I’m never going to look the same.” his beauty despite his physical appearance, Healey’s surgeon promised him t helped win back his self-confidence. would look “streetable.” “Trust is critical to being successful,” But after surgery, his face was disfi he said. “It was pretty horrific,” he said. Healey, who works as a technology mar- like an elephant man.” keting strategy consultant, continues to What he feared most was the re give motivational and educational speeches he would get from people outside about his challenges to business clientele family, especially women. After surg and other communities throughout the Bay was unable to date with women with Area, such as schools. “’What in the hell happened to His book talks about how his early high one woman asked him when he was school and college years at UC Berkeley ing in a law firm in San Francisco. were based on appearances, and details the “’I had cancer,’” he begrudgingl dramatic changes in his perspective when her. “’But I’m fine.’” he was battling a cancer in his face. He recalled another experience Growing up in Walnut Creek was mostly he and two friends ate at a diner an a breeze, Healey said. At Las Lomas High a waitress who went to his high scho School, he ran track and cross country and said the girl had had a crush on him played basketball. Also, his good looks and past, but when she saw him, she said outgoing personality convinced his peers my God!” And she went the other w to make him homecoming prince. Dating Many women would look at h women was easy for him, he said. shock, and others would often run a “I didn’t stress over anything,” he said. look scared when he walked toward “I achieved what I wanted. My experience He would get very emotional and with the opposite sex was easy.” and shout back at people who aske At the time, his life was based on “what happened to you?” or thos appearances, and he didn’t have much of would behave maliciously toward hi an identity otherwise. confidence was shattered, and he so

FACE “Identity is the way you look,” he said. into a state of hopelessness. Additionally, he had strong bonds with Healey went through a series of his parents and brothers, he said. And his ies to reconstruct his face. But he s Roman Catholic upbringing helped bring insecure and suffered from scars—w him guidance and faith. “I felt so crappy about mysel At UC Berkeley, he joined a fraternity recalled. “I had no confidence, n and soon became its president. He par- esteem. It was a long spell where I tied, drank and performed decently in his go out with anybody.” academics. Nonetheless, Healey continued to r His success at dating women continued. While at a hospital, he met a jo “It wasn’t challenging,” Healey recalled. ist named Dina. The two hit it o His dates were based mostly on physical engaged in long conversations in th attraction. He dated a girl named Marilyn, ing room. He said the two drank a a graduate student double-majoring in psy- of wine at the hospital. 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Healey—who was intentionally hitting on her—chimed in Personalized Professional ere was and suggested they go to the Silhouettes club wling in because it had a mature crowd. They followed his suggestion and went Nail Care cancer, to Silhouettes. Shortly after, Healey told his e it. He friends that he wanted to go there, too, and he for the met up with Sue. He got to know her, and both realized there was chemistry between them. aid. “It They connected and talked about every- eath ... thing, he said. They married after dating for two years. that he Healey said Sue saw his beauty beyond his face. igured. “Beauty is the most individual thing,” “I felt Sue said. “What’s ugly to (others) is beautiful to some. Beauty is in the eye of the eaction beholder.” of his “I appreciate his unique character,” she gery, he added. h ease. “People will never forget your face,” she you?’” told her husband. ■ Pleasant Hill location s work- About Terry Healey ly told Terry Healey has been published in where the Guideposts Magazine, Psychology nd saw Today and Coping Magazine. He is also a ool. He contributing author of “Make Your Own m in the Miracle: Surviving Cancer,” released d: “Oh, in November 2004 and a contributing way. author of “Open My Eyes, Open My him in Soul,” released in December 2003. BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS away or He is an honorary member of the them. board of directors for The Cancer San Ramon - Bollinger Canyon Road d angry League Inc. Healey is also a general 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd . . . (925) 830-9700 ed him partner in a sales and product strat- se who egy consulting firm called Iron Horse San Ramon - Crow Canyon Road im. His Ventures. 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd .... 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Danville Weekly • June 9, 2006 • Page 15 Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY

Walls are a special fascination of ours as my family travels. At left: While visiting Spain in late 1978 we moved our snacking 7-year-old son in front of a wall to compose this photograph. It especially seemed appropri- ate because he has a Spanish name, Pepe. Below: An old woman in the white-washed village of Mijas, Spain, walks in the afternoon shadows. Center: When we visited the lovely blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia in 1977, I happened to be wearing blue so my husband made me part of the picture. MORE THAN A SNAPSHOT Create works of art with vacation photographs

story by Dolores Fox Ciardelli ■ photos by Jim Ciardelli “Flashes with digital cameras tend to be really good for He also suggested people buy a souvenir frame while on only three to five feet,” he said. vacation. hat’s the most-loved souvenir you bring home Manewitz said most people get too far from their subject “They can enhance it with the picture they take,” he from a vacation? Your photos! Shoot them with an when taking a shot. explained. “It makes it more memorable.” W eye toward “framing quality,” and you won’t have Ansel Adams used to teach students to train their eyes to to drag out the scrapbook to be reminded of the family’s idyll “see” shots by cutting out a rectangle and practice “framing” on the shore. shots. He believed that each snapshot represented something “I like to take candid pictures,” said Beverly Tobie, owner the photographer wanted to keep as a memento, a flash of of Epic Events photo studio in Alamo. “I have kids and I like recognition. to see them doing what we went on vacation to do rather than Photos of family members are wonderful but don’t over- posed.” look the small touches that make foreign countries or other “You need patience to do that,” she explained. “In Australia vacation destinations unique—the ancient doorways, the I have nice pictures of my family walking to the Sydney colorful markets, the foreign signs. The things that give a Opera house, on the harbor bridge with the wind blowing in destination its charm and allure will also work well as photo- our hair, with the opera house in the background.” graphs in your home. She said her family is used to her camera recording their Framing an artistic photograph and displaying it in your every move. To better document the trips, she begins snap- home is a great way to cherish vacation memories. ■ ping away as they pack their suitcases and load up the car. “I have pictures of things that are crazy, like on the way to the airport and out the car window,” she said. And she also photographs the tired but happy travelers as they return home to make a complete record of the trip. Her professional photography is largely portraits and weddings. Photographer Alan Manewitz of Danville travels to exotic locations and sells his photographs at street fairs. He just “They try to encompass the whole vacation in one shot,” he returned from a scuba diving trip to Micronesia, and will be said. “They should try to get as close as possible; those are at the Danville Fine Arts Faire on June 24-25. But he said it the nicer pictures.” is possible for anyone to take great shots. But Tobie cautioned not to narrow the field down too “Most people don’t know how to use their digital cameras,” tightly—you might miss the “big picture.” he said. “Most people have this mental block, they think of “You can crop the images later after you download them them like computers. Digital cameras are just like normal from the camera,” she noted. cameras—you need to learn how to set it.” Manewitz also advised taking photos from different He advised setting the resolution large enough to be able to angles. make a print of any good ones. Some people set the camera at “Pictures people like tend to have more unusual angles a small resolution to fit 600 on a card, he said, but then any that you might get just looking at something and shooting,” print larger than postage stamp size loses clarity. he said. “Try getting close to a building and shooting up, or He also said people should learn when to use a flash. down, of getting it from the side.”

Page 16 • June 9, 2006 • Danville Weekly Smog K ing Every two years... Epicure You just gotta’ do it. BY JACQUI LOVE MARSHALL $ OFF In & out in Rollin’ in dough 20 20 minutes All Smogs Including: with seasonal fruits • DMV Renewal • Test Only • RV’s pring is almost gone and summer is not far behind. or molasses. Its crust is most like a pie’s without a bot- • Gross Poluters That means a new crop of summer fruits—nec- tom crust. Halfway through baking, the crust is broken to tarines, peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, black- allow it to soak up the fruit juices and soften, giving it a S 3440-D berries, blueberries—are headed our way. dowdy look that welcomes the hearty and carefree eater. Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. Seasonal fruits are ideal eaten freshly picked, with A grunt, or slump, is cooked on a stove top, with hearty Pleasanton San Ramon sun-warm juices running down our cheeks, or right on dumplings topping the cooked fruit. The bubbling fruit 925-846-SMOG 925-820-5665 the spot at an early morning farmers market. However, a grunts and groans as it cooks. A “betty,” or brown betty, is Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 good cook always plans for a follow-up round of enjoy- a spiced fruit dessert with buttered breadcrumbs or cake- ment by baking up a fruit pastry or two during the height crumb topping that browns as it cooks. (No one seems to of the fruit season. So, this is a perfect time to talk about know who the first Betty was but we’re glad she thought fruit pastries—cobblers, crisps and similar creations. of it.) Similarly, a “crisp” is a crunchier concoction of What’s a cobbler? Cobblers are good for the soul but sweetened fruit and a crumbly topping. The British form Are You Looking ... we’re not talking shoes here. A cobbler is an old-fash- of crisp is a crumble, a mixture of berries or other fruit ioned dessert with fruit filling and a thick crust. It is a with a textured sugary topping, usually including oats. close cousin to the pie and can be made from just about “Buckles” are cake-like cobblers with crumble toppings. for a Primary Care Physician? any fruit, singularly or in combination. Technically, cob- The buckle batter is poured into a pan, with fruit and blers are made with a top crust and no bottom crust. There topping placed over it. As the dessert bakes, cracks and Stephen Pratt, MD are many ideas about the possible beginnings of cobblers crevices form, making buckles as the dough rises. is now accepting new patients at but the one I favor is this: Knowing the practicality of Cobblers and related desserts were passed down Southern cooks, one can easily imagine leftover biscuit person-to-person for years before they became written Oak Tree Internal Medicine dough and a few wilting berries coming together as a recipes. In 1839, in “The Kentucky Housewife,” Lettice Dr. Pratt is Board Certified by the just-in-time dessert creation. In fact, the term “cobble up” Bryan references a peach potpie: “Although it is not a American Board of Internal Medicine and means to mix together a meal in a hurry, probably from fashionable pie for company, it is very excellent for fam- is a member of the American Medical items on hand—hence, cobbling up a ... cobbler. ily use, with cold sweet milk.” In our ready-set-go world Association and the American College of Dori Sanders is a novelist (“Clover,” “Her Own Place,” today, these humble desserts are perfect ways to enjoy Physicians. He completed residency in 1998 etc.) who was raised and lives on one of the oldest black- seasonal fruits at family meals or with special guests. at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. owned farms in South Carolina. She and her nine brothers Let your personal tastes and cupboard guide you; and sisters run the farm and the now-famous peach stand. then experiment with different fruit combos and use Her cookbook, “Dori Sanders’ Country Cooking: Recipes your imagination to create new culinary interpretations. Oak Tree Internal Medicine offers: and Stories” from the Family Farm Stand is as much a Regardless of what fruit you choose or how you make it, Primary and Preventive Care Medicine for Adults personal memoir as a collection of recipes. Regarding any fruit pastry dessert is as American as apple pie and Same Day Appointments Dori’s cobbler recipe, one cook said this: “I never liked always a welcomed treat at the dinner table. I also like Calm, Relaxing Atmosphere peach cobbler until I made Dori’s cobbler. 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A “pandowdy” vintage-car-loving husband, two pugs and binders of is usually made from fruit sweetened with brown sugar recipes. E-mail her at [email protected]. 925.866.7090 www.oaktreeinternalmedicine.com Tips for making delightful pastries • Select the freshest and tastiest fruit available; tap fruit in the height of its harvest season. • A basic strategy for substitutions: One berry for another and any pit-fruit for another. • Sample the fruit before cooking. Use sugar and fresh lemon juice as needed to even out UNSURPASSED QUALITY AT sweetness and flavor. • Use flour and cornstarch as needed to help thicken juicy fruits to the right consistency. REASONABLE PRICES • Alter the proportion of crust and fruit filling based on your family’s preferences. • When making grunts, be sure to make at least one dumpling per person. FENCES

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Composer Nicole Carpentier, Lars Holmgren. 14, a student at Stone Valley - No phone calls, please - Monte Vista also did well in Danville Rotary solicits appli- The Danville Weekly is an equal-opportunity employer. the 2005-2006 Bank of America Middle School, is also from cations from the high school to Achievement Award Regional Alamo. She performed her include a transcript, an autobio- competition held in May, where song “Forever Love” on the graphical statement and letters 32 students represented Applied piano, accompanied by her 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 of reference from educators and brother Bryan Carpentier, 15, Danville, CA 94526 Arts, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, community leaders. Danville (925) 837-8300 and Science and Mathematics. a Monte Vista High student on Rotarians select the winners. Its Monte Vista had two students violin, and Jack Gedney, also annual Golf Tournament funds make it through the initial appli- of Monte Vista, on cello. 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Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 11:50 a.m., 3:30, 6:35, 10:20 p.m. Over the Hedge (PG) Century 14: Fri-Tues 10:25, 11:15 a.m., 12:25, 1:20, 2:35, 3:45, 5:50, 8, 10:10 p.m.; No show Mon-Tues 10:25 a.m. Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Tues 10:45 a.m., 1, 4:20, 7:20, 9:40 p.m.; No show Mon-Tues 10:45 a.m., Sun-Tues 9:40 p.m. Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 10:20, 10:40 a.m., 12:30, 1:05, 2:55, 3:25, 5:20, 5:50, 7:40, 8:10, 9:55 p.m. Poseidon (PG-13) Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 12:55, 10:10 p.m. Regal Imax Theaters: Fri-Tues 10:10 a.m., 12:40, 3:10, 5:45, 8:20, 10:45 p.m. RV (PG) Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 10:35 a.m., Wade J. Westhoff 1, 3:25, 5:55 p.m. 3223 Crow Canyon Road Thank You For Smoking (R) CinéArts: Fri-Tues 3:15, 7:30 p.m. The Omen (R) Century 14: Fri-Tues 11:40 a.m., 2:20, Suite 360 4:55, 7:40, 10:15 p.m. Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 10:45, San Ramon CA 11:35 a.m., 1:50, 2:20, 4:30, 5:10, 7:20, 925.866.8600 7:50, 10:05, 10:35 p.m. X-Men: The Last Stand (PG-13) Century 14: Fri-Tues 11:20 a.m., 1:45, [email protected] 4:10, 4:50, 6:45, 7:25, 9:20, 10:05 p.m. Crow Canyon 6: Fri-Tues 11 a.m., 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:30 p.m.; No show Mon-Tues 11 a.m., Sun-Tues 9:30 p.m. Hacienda Crossing 20: Fri-Tues 10:05, 10:30, 11 a.m., 1:25, 3:40, 4:40, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 9:20, 9:50, 10:20, 10:50 p.m., Mon-Tues 12:55, 2, 3:50, 5:30 p.m. Vine Cinema: Fri-Tues 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:25 p.m.

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San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. June 14, at Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz WEEKEND PREVIEW For information, visit www.danvillero- Ave., Danville. Cost is $16 for lunch; Author Visits tary.org. RSVP by calling 275-2412 or coach- Playwright Kathryn G. McCarty Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary [email protected]. Run to help soldiers’ Visit The Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Friends of the Danville Library Playwright Kathryn G. McCarty will Club meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. Friends of the Danville Library are families share tips for finding inspiration for every Tuesday at Crow Canyon renewing annual memberships and stories at a luncheon sponsored by Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, recruiting new members to help sup- Hats Off America will be hosting California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo Danville. Join them for great fellowship port, raise funds and sponsor pro- a Red T-shirt 10K Run and 5K Walk Branch, starting at 11:30 a.m., and make a difference in your com- grams for the Danville library. There to raise awareness and money for munity and the world. Call Scott at are many benefits of being a Friend

Saturday, June 10, at the Concord WWW.HATSOFFAMERICA.US Holiday Inn, 1050 Burnett Ave. Cost is 743-8449. including merchant discounts, volun- families of fallen American soldiers $17 for CWC members; $20 for non- Diablo Bonsai Club teer opportunities and preview of book in Afghanistan and Iraq. The event members. RSVP by Monday, June This club will be sponsoring a lecture sales. Dues and donations are tax will start at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 5. For information or to RSVP, call and workshop on planting and rais- deductible. Application forms are at the Camille Minichino at (510) 881-8929 ing Bonsai trees, from 7:30-9:30 library, 400 Front St. Call 837-4455. 10, at Sycamore Valley Park, 2101 or e-mail [email protected]. p.m., Wednesday, June 21, Heather Kiwanis San Ramon Valley Holbrook Drive, Danville. Participants Farm Garden, Camellia Room, 1540 The San Ramon Valley Kiwanis meets will receive a red T-shirt and food Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. Call from noon-1:30 p.m. every Thursday, 736-9157 or visit www.angelfire.com/ at Mudds Restaurant in San Ramon. after the run. The entry fee is $35 Civic Meetings ca2/diablobonsai. Meeting includes a guest speaker and per person. For information, call Sparky George at 855-1950 or visit Diablo Singles Dance Club lunch. For information, visit its Web www.hatsoffamerica.us. Alamo Community Council site at www.kiwanis-srv.org. Meeting Diablo Singles Dance Club dances The Alamo Community Council will be regularly the last Wednesday of the Model RC Boaters Association meeting at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June month from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the The Danville Model RC Boaters Arts Education Building, corner of Association seeks new members. To season from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Community Update Meeting for 29, at the Swain House at Hap Magee June 14, San Ramon Valley High Alamo at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 22, Park, 1029 La Gonda Way, Danville. Ygnacio Valley Road and Wiget Lane, learn more, call president Rich Mahan Walnut Creek. The cost is $7 for at 785-0421. School, 140 Love Lane, Danville. in the Multipurpose Room at Alamo Contact Gina Ferretti at 240-7260 to Singers grades 3-8 will learn a variety Elementary School, 100 Wilson Road. propose any new items for the agen- members and $9 for non-members. Mt. Diablo Genealogical Society All are welcome. Call 837-2851. The society meets from 1:15-3 p.m., of musical styles, quality choral music For information or to RSVP, call 820- da. The public is welcome. education, the fundamentals of musi- 8683. Town Council Meeting Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild the third Thursday of every month The Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild except August, at the California cianship and participate in exciting Asian Antique Fair The Danville Town Council normally local performances. Call 837-2624. As the finale to Leku Eder’s Art of meets on the first and third Tuesdays meets at 7 p.m., the third Wednesday Savings Building, Rossmoor Shopping of each month at the Danville Center, Tice Valley Blvd. and Jazz at Peace Series Living Series it will host an Asian of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church will host Antique Fair from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St. Congregational Church, 989 San Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek. Ramon Valley Blvd. Guests are wel- Guest speakers are at each meeting. the Gerry Grosz Quartet as apart of Saturday, June 10, at its studio, come ($2 donation). Annual member- Mt. Diablo Macintosh Users Group the Jazz at Peace Series at 5 p.m., 178 E. Prospect Ave., Danville. For ship fee is $30 ($20 for seniors 65+). Get questions answered, solutions Sunday, June 11, at the church, 3201 information, call 820-8012 or e-mail Clubs For information, call Dianne at 837- for problems, share experiences and Camino Tassajara, Danville. This event Jeanette Ugarte at jeanette@abeauti- 1863. explore new Mac developments. Club is free. For information, call the Rev. fulplace.biz. Steve Harms at 648-7000. Danville Lions Club Diablo Valley Single Parents meets at 7:30 p.m., the third Monday BMX Bike Safety Show The Danville Lions Club meet on the This group meets at 6:30 p.m., on of every month, at the Alamo Safeway Music in the Park OnTrack Learning presents the sec- first and third Wednesday of each various days each month, and at dif- Community Room. For information, The Town of Danville is holding its ond annual BMX Bike Safety Show month at 7 p.m. at the Brass Door ferent locations in the valley. Contact call 837-1111 or 829-5501. 21st annual Music in the Park series including half-hour demonstrations Restaurant, 2154 San Ramon Valley Rich at [email protected] or 838-9487. Porsche Club of America, Diablo from 6-8 p.m. on four Saturdays, featuring “Perfection on Wheels,” a Blvd., San Ramon. Join us as our Diablo View Toastmasters Region in July and August at Oak Hill Park, world class BMX stunt team, from guest to learn the contribution you can This chapter meets from 7:55-9 a.m., This club is for owners and enthu- 3031 Stone Valley Road. The concerts 4:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, June 9, at make as a Lion. For information, call every Tuesday, at the San Ramon siasts of all Porsches. It meets at 8 are supported by East Bay BMW, Creekside Community Church, 3250 President Ted Fichter at 227-6617. Community Center, 12501 Alcosta a.m., every Saturday for breakfast Charterhouse Mortgage and Intero Danville Blvd., Alamo. Call 552-5777. Blvd. Novice and veteran speak- at Denny’s, 803 Camino Ramon, Real Estate. July 8 will feature Lydia Danville Fine Arts Faire Danville Mid-day Referral Group, Pense & Cold Blood; July 22, Pride & BNI ers meet to develop speaking skills. Danville. For information, visit www. Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Guests are welcome. Call Josh Taves pca.org/dia. Joy; Aug. 5, East Bay Mudd; Aug. 19, will host the Danville Fine Arts Faire Danville Mid-day Referral Group, the Cheeseballs. a chapter of Business Network at 791-2233. San Ramon Valley Newcomers from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday- International, meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 eWomen Network Accelerated Club Hikes Sunday, June 24-25, on Hartz Avenue p.m., every Wednesday, at Louka’s, Networking Luncheon The San Ramon Valley Newcomers in downtown Danville. 200 Fine Art 267 Hartz in Danville. Call Fran Bates The eWomen Network holds its would like to invite prospective and Contemporary Crafts will be on at 363-4327 or e-mail franbates@ monthly accelerated networking lun- members to a luncheon including a Events display along with gourmet food, fine wines and microbrews, Italian marykay.com. cheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the game of Bingo and cash prizes at 24th Annual Alamo Music and second Thursday, at the Crow Canyon 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 15, Marie street painting and entertainment. Danville PM Toastmaster Club Wine Festival Call 837-4400 or visit www.danvil- #1785 Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Callenders, 18070 San Ramon Valley Alamo Rotary presents the 24th Danville. Contact Claire at 648-3105 Blvd, San Ramon. To reserve your lecachamber.com. Admission is free The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m., annual Alamo Music and Wine Festival and a free shuttle service will be avail- every Wednesday, at DVC, San or clairesheperdson@ewomennetwork. spot, call Jan at 735-3508 or visit including music, wine and food from com. www.newcomers.home.comcast.net. able. All vendors must contact MLA Ramon Campus, Room 217, 3150 2-11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9. All Productions at (831) 438-4751 or Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Exchange Club of San Ramon proceeds will benefit Alamo Schools [email protected]. Guests are welcome. For information Valley Music Departments. For information, call Debra Elmore at 934-3113 or visit This club will be hosting a meeting with call Mark Kahn at 837-3262 or any Farmers Market www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com guest speaker Joel Golub, Superior Concerts Alamo Rotarian. 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Page 20 • June 9, 2006 • Danville Weekly CALENDAR visit www.pcfma.com. Thursday night Bauer at (510) 531-2556 or visit T-shirt and food after the run. For Farmers’ Market will be from 4-8 p.m., www.blackhawkartgallery.com. information or to register, call Sparky • 100% Solid Wood May 11-Sept. 14. Trains at the Depot George at 855-1950 or thebearflag- ‘Jump Start Your Summer’ at the The Museum of the San Ramon Valley [email protected]. • Fits Existing Cabinets Alameda County Fair will have different trains on display Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton from June 6-July 29 along with related • 75 lb. Capacity Per Gliding Shelf is from June 23-July 9 with concerts, children’s activities. Lego Trains will be • 1 Day Installation funnel cakes, games and the fourth featured June 6-17; ETE Trains, June Health annual Cooking Academy. If you buy 20-July 8; Bay Area NTRACK, July your tickets before Thursday, June 22, 11-22; and S Scale Club from July Community Walk 95 you will save 33%. Special admission 25-29. Entry is free although dona- Fit Studio is hosting free community $99 days include: Military Appreciation tions are encouraged. Call 858-4466. walks starting at 6:30 p.m. every per shelf Weekend June 23-25 with free admis- Wednesday at the studio, 294 B FREE INSTALLATION sion with valid military I.D.; Kids Free Railroad Ave., Danville. Call 362-8001. FREE ESTIMATES Fridays (12 and under) on June 23, 30 Yoga Classes Exp. 07/07/06 and July 5; Monday Madness, June Fundraisers The Diablo Yoga Center offers com- 26: Everyone is free before 3 p.m. and munity classes (taught by student CCS Lic #787601 $2 off ride wristbands; Seniors Free Best Martini Contest teachers), from 4-5 p.m., Mondays Wednesdays (62+), June 28 and July Level Vodka by Absolut and the and Thursdays, at the Diablo Yoga 5; and Wacky Wednesday: $3 admis- Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa will Center, 125A Town and Country Drive, sion fair all day and $2 off ride wrist- present the seventh annual Best for $8 per class. For information, call bands. For information, visit www. Martini in the East Bay Contest to Lauren at 838-7878 or visit www.dia- alamedacountyfair.com. benefit Project Second Chance. This bloyogacenter.com. 925-963-9635 | National Trails Day event is from 6-8 p.m., Monday, June www.GlidingShelves.com Town of Danville and other communi- 19, at the hotel, 3287 Mt Diablo Blvd., ties will celebrating National Trails Day Lafayette. Generations in Jazz will from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 10, provide music while you sip martinis at Oak Hill Park, 3031 Stone Valley and watch bartenders from 14 differ- Road. For information, call 314-3400 ent bars compete for two cash prizes. or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. Tickets are $20, available at the door only. Must be 21 to attend. Call 927- Pediatric Department Open House 3250. San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group’s Pediatric Department Huge Sale Benefits Animals will be hosting an open house from Lots of new and gently used fur- 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, in the niture, glassware, toys, clothing, Medical Grade Skin Treatments in a department’s office, 200 Porter Drive, books, art, household items and Suite 300, San Ramon. This event more will be on sale at the Benefit Luxurious Spa Setting. will allow expectant couples to meet Yard and Boutique Sale from 8 a.m.- the pediatricians, tour the facility and 1 p.m., Saturday, June 10, Amador ask questions. Refreshments will be Valley High School Parking Lot, 1155 served. This event is free, but reser- Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. All pro- Services Offered: vations are required by calling Kathy ceeds will benefit homeless animals Dunne at 314-2502. through the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue. Laser Hair Reduction Call 426-2406. The Science of Everyday Titan Skin Negotiations Red T-Shirt 10K Run/5K Walk Tightening Diablo Valley Women in Business Hats Off America will be host- present “The Science of Everyday ing a 10K Run and 5K Walk to IPL Photo- raise awareness and money for Negotiations” from 7:30-9:30 a.m., rejuvenation Friday, June 9, Crow Canyon Country families of soldiers who have died Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. in Afghanistan and Iraq. The event Botox® will start at 10 a.m., Saturday, June Cost is $25 for members; $40 for ® non-members. The first part of the 10, at Sycamore Valley Park, 2101 Restylane event will include a networking break- Holbrook Drive. Entry fee is $35 per ® fast; afterwards the Golf Clinic will person; runners will receive a red Captique provide a clinic from 9:30-11 a.m. which costs $30 for members; $45 for Collagen Injections non-members. Call 866-0260 or visit Facials www.dvwib.org. Waxing Microdermabrasion Exhibits Chemical Peels Contrast of Photography and Eyelash Surreal Oils Blackhawk Art Gallery will be host- Extensions ing “A Contrast of Photography Ross Stores, a publicly-traded multi-billion dollar Permanent Makeup and Surreal Oils,” and receptions retailer experiencing strong growth and expansion, Models to honor featured artists, from 5- Professional 8 p.m., Saturday evenings, June seeks a Senior Financial Analyst. This 17-Sept 16, Blackhawk Art Gallery, Ravi Panjabi, MD, Medical Director Makeup for All 3628 Blackhawk Circle, Danville. Jim position is primarily responsible for assisting in Occasions Bryant and Bill Weber will be honored on June 17; Stephen Sanfilippo and the preparation of the Company’s SEC filings, Connie Lambkin on July 15; Jim Sarbanes-Oxley processes and validating sales/ THIS MONTH’S BEAUTY SPECIALS Halverson, Lonia Zabarovsky and Linda Lemanski on Aug. 12; and press releases. The Senior Financial Analyst will Sandra Speights, Bill Paskewitz and be responsible for assisting the Company and Bill Carmel on Sept. 16. The works of Laser Hair Reduction art will be on display for a few weeks our external auditors in evaluating and testing prior to the receptions. These events are free. For information, call Tracy our internal controls to be in compliance with For lip or chin —$59 per session the Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. The Senior Financial Analyst will prepare and provide For underarm or extended bikini analyses relating to all aspects of the company’s internal and external financial statements. He/she —$99 per session will be responsible for assisting the Manager of Financial Reporting in developing and maintaining Mesotherapy an Accounting Policies and Procedures manual $200 per session (Reg. $350) and in performing technical research and special projects. They will also assist in the preparation of 20% Off All Facials the interim and year-end audit procedures. This position will be based in the Company’s Corporate Offers expire June 30 Offices, located in Pleasanton, CA. Candidates must have minimum of 3 years experience with a 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 3 public accounting firm; strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations; CPA preferred. San Ramon, CA 94583 Please send resumes (925) 552-5100 to [email protected] www.skinglomedspa.com

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Focus on Colorectal Cancer Presbyterian Church Library at 222 W. Holidays Dr. John Ganey will present updates Miscellaneous El Pintado Rd., Danville. on treatment and managing side Bipolar Support Group 4th of July Parade effects for colorectal cancer, from Host Families Needed for German The Tri-Valley Support Group pro- The theme for the 2006 Danville 4th 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, at the Exchange Students vides free peer support for people of July Parade hosted by the Kiwanis Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Interested Danville families are needed with mood disorders. It meets from Club of the San Ramon Valley and Ave., Walnut Creek. This event is free, to host one or two German exchange 7:15-8:45 p.m., every Wednesday at sponsored by Heller Jewelers will be but reservations are required by calling students from Aug. 9-30. Families are St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 “Honoring Teachers and Educators 933-0107. required to provide a bed in a shared Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Call 560- - Unsung Heroes” and it will start at Sales Management Lunch or private room, meals and transporta- 0842. 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 4. The parade Executive Briefing tion to and from the weekday events. Breast Cancer Support Group runs from the corner of Hartz Avenue Roberts Management Group Inc. If you are interested or need more This is a staff-facilitated sup- and Railroad Avenue, continues down presents “Sales Management Lunch information, call Dawn Garlieb at 552- port group for women with breast Hartz and San Ramon Valley Road Executive Briefing” from noon-2 p.m., 8017 or visit www.educulture.org. cancer. It meets at 6:30 p.m., the and ends at the corner of San Ramon Friday, June 9, Roberts Management Save Mount Diablo first Wednesday of each month at Valley Road and Sycamore Valley Group,Inc., Bishop Ranch 6, 2410 Save Mount Diablo - which works to the San Ramon Regional Medical Road. Call Chris Joy at (510) 297- Camino Ramon, Suite 164, San preserve open spaces and to raise Center, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, 7693 or e-mail parade@kiwanis-srv. Ramon. This event is free, but regis- public awareness and appreciation - in the West Day Room of the South org tration is required by calling 355-9300 has many upcoming hikes and events Building. Call Lisa Peguese at 275- Neighborhood Brewpub or by visiting www.robertsmanage- on and around Mount Diablo. For infor- 8414. mentgroup.com. mation, call Julie Seelen at 947-3535 Cancer Support Groups Come check out Town Hall Meeting With Ellen or visit www.savemountdiablo.org. Free support, education and stress our huge patio Kids & Teens Tauscher management for cancer patients and Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center their loved ones, including general dining area! Danville Library Teen Advisory will host U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher, at Board support groups for all types of cancer 11 a.m., Saturday, June 10, at the Mt. Spiritual patients as well as cancer specific The Danville Library will accept appli- Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, cations for the 2006-07 teen advisory groups for breast cancer, colorectal San Ramon 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. She Fifth Interfaith Worship Celebration cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, board that begins in the fall. Teen will be talking about U.S. nuclear Witness our Welcome (WOW) will be board members, ages 13-18, will prostate cancer, brain tumor, support (925) 277-9600 weapons and possible U.S. attacks on celebrating its fifth annual Interfaith groups for caregivers and life after play an active role in teen program- Iran. Call 933-7850. Worship Celebration at 7 p.m., ming and the teen adult collection. cancer. Groups meet at the Wellness 470 Market Place Understanding Grief Workshop Saturday, June 10, at Peace Lutheran Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Applications are due Aug. 25. Call Church, 3201 Camino Tassjara, 837-4889. Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Walnut Creek. For times and days, call Pleasanton Costa is offering a workshop about Danville. People of all sexual orienta- 933-0107. Music Industry and the High tions come together to worship God in how to understanding grief, 6:30-8:30 ClutterLess (CL) Self Help Group (925) 426-9600 Strung Band p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 3470 Burkirk His house. Call 648-7000. Calling all teen musicians! The High Is clutter stressing you out? Cluttering Ave., Pleasant Hill. For information San Damiano Summer Series is a psychological issue, not just an 3015-H Hopyard Rd. Strung Band will give a performance and/or to register, call 887-5678. San Damiano Retreat is presenting and present insiders’ view about organizing issue. Meetings are from Whispering Tombstones Lecture aThursday Evening Summer Series 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays (except holi- recording albums for major labels and on Creativity and Spirituality, with the creating a music video for MTV at 1 Museum on Main will host Richard days), at the Pleasanton Presbyterian Finn and Mary Dillon giving a talk next event from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Church, Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, p.m., Saturday, July 8, at the Danville June 22, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Library, 400 Front St. Call 314-3400. and slide show on “Whispering Pleasanton. For information, call 297- Tombstones” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Kathy Miranda and Rena Grant will 9246 or 426-5311. Please note, no July 20, at the Lynnewood United present “Soul Collage,” and partici- meeting July 3. Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave., pants will create soul cards to unearth their longings. Cost is $15. Register Danville TOPS Pleasanton. They will talk about some The Danville chapter of Take Off Lectures/ of the colorful and interesting people by calling 837-9141 or visit www.san- damiano.org. Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 9 who lived in Pleasanton and are now a.m., every Tuesday at St. Timothy’s Workshops buried in the two Pleasanton cem- Episcopal Church, 1550 Diablo Road. eteries. Admission is $5 for museum Call Bob Blendow at 935-9344 or www.hopyard.com Adjustable Rate Mortgages members; $10 for non-members. Call Rosemarie at 838-7870 Meridian Financial will present a 462-2766. Sports free seminar about “The Facts, The Hospice and Palliative Care of Figures, The Future of Adjustable Rate Adult Basketball Leagues Contra Costa Offers Support Mortgages,” from 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Town of Danville will start offer- Groups Thursday, June 15, at 2694 Bishop ing two different basketball leagues: Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Drive, Suite 202, San Ramon. This Literary 3-on-3 games played on Tuesday Costa is offering different support Safari event is free, but reservations are nights and 5-on-5 games played groups; individual grief counseling required by calling 328-4907 or rsvp@ on Thursday nights. The leagues for Hospice families is also available. meridianf.com. Events play June 25-Aug. 24 at Los Cerros “Widow and Widower’s Support Summer Camp Community Gym, Los Cerros Middle Group” meets from 6-8 p.m., until Attracting Equity Investors June 21, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Technology Ventures Corp. presents Summer Reading Program School, 968 Blemer Road, Danville. Preschool-5th Grade Contra Costa County Libraries will The teams will play two games Hill; “Adults Who Have Lost a Parent “Attracting Equity Investors and Support Group” meets from 7-9 Lessons Learned” from 8:30 a.m.- sponsor many different summer read- per night. There are no referees, June 12-Aug 18th ing programs for all ages from June and players should call their own p.m., Tuesdays evenings, from now 9am-3pm, M-F 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, until June 20; “Footsteps: A Support Carr America Conference Center, 12-Aug. 21. At every level of reading, fouls. Call 314-3400 or visit www. there will be great reads, fun prizes and ci.danville.us. Group for Children” meets 5:15-6:30 Arts & Crafts 4400 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. p.m., Tuesday evenings, from now This event is free, but registration is special events at your local library. To Adult Softball Computer Class get started, visit the Danville Library, until June 6. For information and/or to required by calling 960-1600 or visit- Adult Softball plays pickup softball at register, call 887-5678. Reading Club ing www.techventures.org. call 837-4889 or visit www.ccclib.org. 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Dancing year-round. New members welcome. Wellness Practices Outdoor Sports Call Bob Randall at 855-4646 for Deborah Norton will be hosting a six- more information. week series helping people to make Indoor/Outdoor Games life changes by assessing 12 areas of Water Activities Sunny Day Special their lives, from 2-4 p.m., Tuesdays Olympics until June 13. This event is free to cancer patients and their support Special Guests Support Groups team, but reservations are required. 10-week discounted rate American Chronic Pain Call 933-0107. Weekly and 3-day drop in APY* Association Before/After care options 4.55% The ACPA group meets from 11a.m.-1p.m. every second and fourth Monday at the Community Call 925.463.6060 7-month CD Volunteering 8:30am-3:30pm, M-F Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association of Carden West School Northern California, East Bay branch, 4576 Willow Road, Pleasanton Pleasanton seeks volunteers to facilitate sup- www.cardenwest.org 465 Main Street port groups, staff the help line, and (925) 484-5400 perform a variety of office support at its office in Lafayette. Call (800) 660- Livermore 1993. 1986 Second Street Child Abuse Prevention Council (925) 243-9600 The Contra Costa County Child Abuse Prevention Council needs volunteer San Ramon speakers for the community education program. Volunteers must complete a 2355 San Ramon Valley Blvd. mandatory 24-hour speaker’s training (925) 855-3800 course. For information, call 946- 9961. San Jose Service Security Success Wardrobe for Opportunity 1150-29 South Bascom Ave. Make a difference and volunteer for (408) 275-7150 Wardrobe for Opportunity by attend- Member FDIC ing their upcoming New Volunteer *Rates quoted are Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Interest is compounded daily. Minimum CD deposit Orientations, 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, required to obtain this rate is $10,000. This offer is for a limited time only. The Bank reserves the right to June 13, 570 14th Street, Oakland. change or cease this offer at its sole discretion any time without prior notice. Penalty for early withdrawal. Reservations are requied; call (510) Offer expires June 15, 2006. 463-4100 ext. 12 or email volunteer@ wardrobe.org.

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162 Merano St. $1,200,000 Alamo Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-5047 Alamo Single Story 3 Bedrooms 3894 Cottonwood Dr. $1,249,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 648-5359 & Guest House 560 Oakshire Pl. $1,699,888 214 Sabina Ct. $1,349,950 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4020 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 943-3333 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath in Alamo 5 Bedroom 2.5 Bath in Alamo 2 Lyman Ln. $999,950 33 Woodranch Cir. $1,399,000 Sun 2-5 p.m. Empire 360-7627 Sun 1-4 p.m. MaxCap 510-301-6128 Granite and Steel Cook’s Kitchen, Stone Traditional West Side Alamo Rancher on 4 Bedrooms 112 Shadewell Dr, $1,450,000 Sun 1-5 p.m. Empire Realty 217-5020 Patio, Pool, Spa and Waterfall. Private Desirable Flat Cul de Sac 1456 Paseo Nogales $1,200,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 943-3333 35 Trish Ln. $1,475,000 Gated Lot. Great Location. Over 1/2 Acre Lot. Sun 1-4 p.m. UCB 683-6544 151 Pebble Ln. $1,448,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 831-3329 525 Kingswood Pl. $1,698,000 2 Bedroom Town Home in Alamo Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 Alamo Single Story 117 Samantha Ct. $1,449,950 Secluded and private gated community in Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 943-3333 229 St. Christopher Dr. $890,000 Sat/Sun 12-5 p.m.Keller Williams 389-7754 Alamo. Walk to shopping and the Iron 30 Vernal Ct. $1,650,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-5017 315 Gil Blas Rd. $895,000 Horse Trail. Great Views and easy Sun 1:30-4:30 Intero 855-4108 1606 Litina Ln. $1,699,000 freeway access. Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 323-6735 152 Santa Clara Dr. $995,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 548-1717 3105 Stonegate Dr. $2,095,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 831-3329 5 Bedrooms Call Joe & Nancy 5 Bedrooms 416 Coventry Ln. $1,199,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 323-6735 2618 Danville Blvd. $1,777,000 925-989-6086 Sun 1-4 p.m. Century 21 209-1131 132 Alta Vista Wy. $1,565,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Assist 2 Sell 339-3500 153 Smith Rd. $3,598,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 766-7190 8 Mrack Ct. $2,400,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Windermere 922-0822 .BSJMFF)FBEFO1SFTFOUT 6 Bedrooms 6 Bedrooms 420 Crest Ave. $1,899,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 735-7653 310 Amelia Ln. $1,549,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-5048 $MVC)PVTF3PBE %JBCMP Nestled at the end of Club House Rd., in the Blackhawk Diablo heart of the Diablo Country Club, lies this beautiful garden paradise. The 3819 sq. ft. home 3 Bedrooms 6 Bedrooms includes 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and separate 11 Deer Meadow Ct. $1,298,000 Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Blackhawk RE 736-4155 2315 Caballo Ranchero $2,195,000 game/pool room with bath. A remodeled kitch- Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-5048 en with granite and travertine floors, 4 wood burning fireplaces, large family room w/wine 4 Bedrooms refrigerator and wet bar, pool/spa and a large 388 Live Oak Dr. $1,429,000 San Ramon Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Blackhawk RE 736-4155 workshop complete the property. $2,495,000 3 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 486 Blanco Ct. $649,500 33 Liquid Amber Ct. $1,299,998 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 "MBNFEB%JBCMP %JBCMP Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Blackhawk RE 510-406-4836 1025 Vista Pointe Cir. $725,000 Absolutely charming Cape Cod in Diablo. Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4128 Four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms Danville 2524 Rockhampton $738,950 plus den/bonus room. Beautifully landscaped Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Assist 2 Sell 200-2602 yard, Viking range, three fireplaces, large 2 Bedrooms 2211 S. Donovan Wy. $759,000 family room and walking distance to the club. Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4110 $2,295,000 394 Ilo Ln., #303 $449,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 548-1279 1068 Vista Pointe Cir. $874,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4128 1165 Sunshine Cir. $689,900 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-5017 429 Donner Wy. $979,900 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4128 2198 Shoshone Cir. $700,000 Sun 1:30-5 p.m. Empire 984-1787 %POOFS$SFFL$PVSU $MBZUPO 4 Bedrooms Nicely updated, single level town house in 3 Bedrooms 1923 Hollyview Dr. $1,024,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 Clayton. This home features three bedrooms, 140 Maiden Ln. $1,150,000 two baths, vaulted ceilings, wood burning Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 943-3333 4125 Canyon Crest Rd. W. $1,035,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 314-2428 fireplace, attached two car garage and two 147 Birchbark Pl. $1,298,000 private patios. A great investment opportu- Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 1779 Camanula Dr. $1,264,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 nity! $494,950 40 Laurel Ct. $799,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 548-1279 1102 Amaryllis Cir. $727,999 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4020 4 Bedrooms 2732 Moet Ln. $749,900 For More Information Call 605 Ambience Wy. $1,059,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 735-7653 Marilee Headen Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 323-6735 773 Winterside Cir. $759,000 503 La Mancha Ct. $1,095,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4110 925~743~1225 Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Empire 200-0525 2026 Bayporte Wy. $789,950 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Golden Pacific 216-4799 ACCORD www.MarileeHeaden.com 84 Stowbridge Ct. $1,120,000 [email protected] Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 209-7498 9590 Broadmoor Dr. $853,888 3845 Sheffield Cir. $1,124,900 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 352-3521 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 484-0900 ➤ Continued on page 27 Page 26 • June 9, 2006 • Danville Weekly REAL ESTATE

SALES AT A GLANCE This week’s data represents homes sold during May 2006 CAROLYN DEGNAN Danville Alamo Diablo Walnut Creek Total sales reported: Total sales reported: 4 Total sales reported: 2 Total sales reported: 19 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: 26 Lowest sale reported: $665,000 $3,000,000 Lowest sale reported: $540,000 Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: $275,000 Highest sale reported: $2,495,000 $3,300,000 Highest sale reported: $1,516,000 Average sales report- Average sales report- $1,785,000 Average sales reported: $1,418,750 ed: $3,150,000 Average sales reported: $1,000,237 ed: $700,000 HOME SALES Source: California REsource Danville 635 Silver Lake Drive W. & 1865 Countrywood Court C. Simons to E. Kepner for Vanhulle Trust to S. Grine for 607 Ambience Way $715,000 $565,000 Woodbury Trust to K. Uppal for $1,516,000 66 St. Teresa Court T. & 2597 East Oak Road S. J. Dowd to D. & D. Bliss for Callahan to A. Guidi for 5154 Blackhawk Drive A. & $1,256,500 $399,000 P. Bruketa to Lanzone Trust for J. 3025 Ebano Drive Moseley $1,225,000 608 Tunbridge Road Michieli to E. & K. Pounds for Trust to D. Derita for $920,000 3240 Blackhawk Meadow $660,000 2600 Fox Circle J. & K. Drive Primacy Closing 35 Windsor Court R. & S. Spitzenberger to W. Jennings Corporation to J. & S. Kern for Ahmed to M. Hussain for for $1,233,000 $1,415,000 $870,000 6403 Horsemans Canyon 710 Contada Circle Anderson Alamo Drive Boyer Trust to Hatch Trust to D. & L. Pedersen for Trust for $1,207,000 $1,080,000 112 Alamo Square #39 S. 10 Layman Court M. & E. Keeping your real estate transaction on 64 East Leeds Court D. Hutchinson to C. & E. Muenter Peters to J. Blankenship for Knoke to B. Falkenhainer for for $665,000 $970,000 $734,000 30 Kimberley Place E. & 1403 Marchbanks Drive #4 the right road starts with hiring the right 124 El Cerro Court G. Ritter R. Weir to Dowd Trust for Hundoble Trust to L. Bui for to J. & A. Padilla for $909,000 $2,495,000 $320,000 700 Garden Creek Place 3291 Stone Valley Road L. & 2687 Oak Road #164 S. agent. Call Carolyn … she always keeps Montelongo Trust to V. & L. C. Consejo to Leibowitz Trust Chung to K. Vinh for $514,000 for $1,215,000 Conti for $540,000 2560 Oak Road #223 your goals in view. 349 Merrilee Place Warner 21 Woodland Drive P. Smith Bridgeport Commons to R. Trust to M. Davis for to J. & J. Zouzounis for Arbitter for $502,000 $1,300,000 $1,410,000 2724 Oak Road #88 K. 702 North Paradise Valley Diablo Wischmeyer to T. Camp for Court A. Warner to D. Battino $275,000 for $800,000 1842 Alameda Diablo E. & R. Office 925.314.1111 | Direct 925.963.8938 Garon to J. & H. Weatherford 2724 Oak Road #90 N. Idris to 515 Old Farm Court Corbiere for $3,000,000 A. Albrecht for $276,500 Trust to Dabrowiak Trust for 2627 Oak Road #B B. Schuh [email protected] $1,110,000 2698 Caballo Ranchero Drive W. & O. Warnken to G. & to S. Lemmons for $515,000 23 Old Town Lane B. & J. Beltran for $3,300,000 297 Pimlico Drive W. P. Gardner to J. Luo for Jennings to M. Lopez for $1,200,000 Walnut Creek $691,500 LIST YOUR OPEN HOME FOR FREE! 240 Portola Drive R. 1682 2nd Avenue D. Eckert to 198 Pioneer Avenue S. Squire Lindstrom to L. & C. Montalvo K. Ritola for $669,000 to D. & D. Leleu for $705,000 for $634,000 1315 Alma Avenue #152 1802 Pomar Way Weichert 143 Provence Road R. & W. Alma Development to K. Foote Relocation to R. & A. Reed for OPEN HOME GUIDE FORM Vonsosen to J. & S. Clark for for $654,000 $425,000 $1,430,000 1315 Alma Avenue #453 2771 Pontiac Drive Lindow LIST YOUR OPEN HOME HERE 10 San Carlo Court Yu Trust Alpine of Alma Development to Trust to J. & D. Richardson for to A. & L. Tsang for $720,000 S. Dare for $791,000 $1,250,000 555 Silver Lake Drive Riley 1405 Camino Verde R. & S. 2510 Saklan Indian Drive Trust to D. & G. Mario for Stoddard to L. & F. Alcantara Markstein Trust to Mosunic ______$780,000 for $925,000 Trust for $800,000 City Dublin Open homes 2 Bedrooms ➤ Continued from page 26 ______$______6445 Sherwood Pl. $545,000 # of Street Address Price 174 Pebble Pl. $918,500 Sat 1:30-4:30 Keller Williams 997-8267 Bedrooms of property Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 7459 Oxford Cir. $565,000 1357 Kellybrook $925,000 Fri 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams 463-0436 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 876-4459 ______1331 Canyon Side Ave. $948,000 3 Bedrooms Day, Date & Agent Name Phone Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 785-1386 7822 Hillrose Ave. $670,000 6046 Lakeview Cir. $958,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Hometown GMAC 699-3122 Time Open Real Estate Agency Number Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 4204 Preciado Dr. $789,950 3407 Java Dr. $974,500 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Golden Pacific 216-4799 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 4 Bedrooms DEADLINE IS TUESDAY 10 A.M. 5 Bedrooms 4955 Stonehaven Ln. $1,050,000 361 Adelaide Hills Ct. $1,168,000 Sun 2-5 p.m. Empire 217-5082 FAX TO: Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 785-1386 2735 Eagles Landing Ct. $1,095,000 (925) 600-9559 100 Allanmere Ct. $1,177,000 Sat 1-4 p.m. Investment 895-6160 OR E-MAIL TO : Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Blackhawk RE 736-4155 5752 Shadow Hill Dr. $799,999 117 Avalon Ct. $1,298,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams 397-4390 [email protected] Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 785-1386 4005 Mount Vernon Pl. $825,000 606 Dromana Ct. $1,349,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 463-9500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 5355 Francia Ct. $829,900 9652 Velvetleaf Cir. $1,459,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 463-9500 Name: ______Sun 1-4 p.m. All State 858-6530 5210 San Viciente Loop $834,900 726 Jadecrest Ct. $1,850,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 463-9500 Daytime Phone Number: ______Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max 998-5334 12999 Hawkins Dr. $979,500 5 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 463-9500 5325 Hazeltine $1,239,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 339-6731 Walnut Creek 5916 Kingsmill Ter. $1,995,000 Space available Sun 1-5 p.m. Investment 895-6160 only basis 4 Bedrooms 4486 Sparrow Ct. $938,000 1942 Highridge Ct. $839,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Golden Pacific 216-4799 Sun 1-4 p.m. Assist 2 Sell 339-3500 Danville Weekly • June 9, 2006 • Page 27 BLACKHAWK BLACKHAWK DANVILLE Country French Chateau $3,800,000 Magnificent Mediterranean $3,350,000 Westside Danville $1,837,000 6bd, 5.5ba, 2 offices, granite, limestone, Crestron 5100+/-sf, 4bd, 5.5ba, office, theatre, music room, for- Beautifully remodeled executive ranch home with Sound, Viking range, massive windows take in the mal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with 4bd, 2.5ba, gourmet kitchen on 1.5+/-acres with pool, spa, BBQ, gazebo and golf course beyond. breakfast nook on one-half acre. views of Mt. 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BLACKHAWK DANVILLE DANVILLE Gorgeous Golf Villa $1,235,000 Large Corner Lot $1,100,000 Totally Remodeled $1,049,950 Largest plan, seldom on the market. Private yard backs Brand new roof , exterior paint, new driveway, updat- Gorgeous remodeled kitchen with slab granite, to open space and a creekside setting. 3bd, 2.5ba, ed kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, wood interior hardwood flooring, new carpet, newer roof. marble tile entry, spacious master on upper level. doors, large master with French doors to deck. Dennis Harvey 925.855.4059 Larry Paparelli 925.648.7482 Mike Romero 925.855.4102 Ju Dee Bell 925.855.4022

Danville 15 Railroad Avenue 925.855.4000 Blackhawk 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Circle 925.648.5300