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Do you agree with the proposed Q: legislation to make two-time drunken drivers display red “DUI” license plates on their vehicles?

I don’t know why not. I think it would show you who to steer clear of. If you’re marked like that, it could make people aware. Bethany Hall retired financier

Yeah. I think it gives you an opportunity to be on the defense. You would probably steer clear of them. Jerry Metcalf retired elevator consultant

If it goes out after a few years, then yes because if someone did enough to get two drunk-driving tickets, they will be a lot more conscientious. If it was for a long period, then no because people can change for the better, I believe, so they should give them an opportunity to learn from life. They shouldn’t be punished for so long. Esther A. Quinn ElegantElegant && AffordableAffordable student

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Page 4 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE • BLACKHAWK • DIABLO • ALAMO

Gourmet groceries coming to Blackhawk Plaza

Draeger’s Market to replace The company signed a lease with they pay a great amount of attention to detail Gottschalks department store CenterCal Properties LLC this week to take in their homes and gardens. From the stand- over the 43,000-square-foot location and will point of lifestyles, they are a perfect market,” begin remodeling this summer. Draeger’s, he said. by Natalie O’Neill which is based on the Peninsula, will offer Property manager Bonnie Monares said prepared organic food, home and garden she expects the store to do better than F&J’s, NATALIE O’NEILL eople who prefer produce to perfume, products, imported wine and cheeses, and a grocery market that first leased the space wine to women’s wear, and seasonings on-site cooking classes. and was known for its brass shopping carts. P to sunglasses may be happy to learn Owner Richard Draeger said there are The surrounding population has grown and that Draeger’s gourmet epicurean market- unmet needs in Danville for these foods and changed since the plaza was put in 16 years Gottschalks department store at Blackhawk Plaza is place will replace Gottschalks department services. going to be replaced by Draeger’s, a Peninsula-based store in Blackhawk Plaza. “(Danville residents) are well traveled and ➤ Continued on page 6 gourmet market chain. Alamo ballots mailed out for increased property tax Beautification Committee urges yes vote to fund its projects

by Natalie O’Neill lighting and landscaping county service area, has not requested an increase in taxes. Now andowners in Alamo will be asked to the tax is needed to stay out of debt, said Lisa decide by ballots mailed out this week Carnahan of Public Works. The committee L if they support an increased property will have to cut services if the vote doesn’t tax to fund beautification projects. Ballots pass, she said. are due back to Contra Costa elections offices “You’re paying for improvements in your by June 12. area,” she said. The increase would be used to fund spe- At the Zone 36 meeting last week, one cial projects like landscaping at Alamo resident said Alamo landowners haven’t seen Elementary School on Livorna Road, an many tangible improvements come out of intersection on Stone Valley Road, and an Zone 36 in recent years. She was concerned TERRY GRIFFITH TERRY French exchange students from Beziers, Vivien Santacru and Christophe Ramade, show their excite- entry median on the north side of Alamo. funds weren’t being spent wisely. ment on a hike in the hills above Sycamore Valley Park. The tax, which is now $9.36, would increase “What can you point to in the last few about $11 in the 2006-7 fiscal year and would years that has been done?” she said. be limited to $45 over several years. Members of Zone 36 said many improve- Members of the Zone 36 Alamo ments are not dramatic enough for the aver- Bonjour! Beautification Committee and county Public age landowner to observe. Danville families welcome French students into their homes Works are stressing the urgency of the tax “People don’t notice when streets are boost, while some landowners are question- cleaned and trees are planted and watered,” by Natalie O’Neill Forty-six French exchange students ing how much “bang they’ll get for their said Zone 36 alternate member Steve Mick. arrived in the Bay Area on April 21, 14 buck.” The committee’s budget is about $50,000 Audrey Mathurin got on a plane in of whom stayed with Danville families “People need to realize that if it doesn’t annually. It has funded street sweeping, con- southern France on a recent Thursday until they left May 4. The exchange pass, there will be no future projects. It’s not struction of medians on Green Valley Road, night. Half a day and nearly a full helps students and families understand just pie in the sky. We have ideas that need and tree and plant maintenance, plus it con- hemisphere later, she was greeted by other ways of life, said Terry Griffith, funding,” said Zone 36 Chairwoman Valerie tributes to the payment of county staff. Danville’s John and Debbie Barone— Schooley. her host family. ➤ Continued on page 10 Since its formation in 1991, Zone 36, a ➤ Continued on page 9 Monte Vista parking lot moving forward School board OKs design for traffic light, safety improvements on Stone Valley Road by Jordan M. Doronila for the district. made 10 acres of the property available to the “The more kids you get walking on the rustees unanimously approved a reso- At last month’s board meeting, the trustees district, and school officials used $4 million sides of the streets is dangerous,” said lution to begin designing and approv- took swift action to approve the project’s from Measure A funds to purchase the land. Marvel. T ing the funding sources for the con- funding sources and design. They made the Then the family gave $2 million back to the The plans have been submitted to the struction of the new Humphrey Ranch park- motion quickly to meet Davidon Homes district to be used for improving schools. Measure A Oversight Committee, which ing lot at Monte Vista High School. summer deadline when it grades areas of the “The bottom line is the 10 acres for a governs a $260 million School Facilities The San Ramon Valley Unified School Humphrey Ranch property for homes. small amount of money donated from Mrs. Bond authorizing the district to renovate, District Board of Education also gave the go If the district meets Davidon’s deadline, Humphrey (is being used) in a way to help upgrade and expand local schools, as well as ahead to design and fund a traffic light and the developer will level the district’s 10 acres the community as whole,” said Marvel. relieve overcrowding. safety improvements on Stone Valley Road of the Humphrey Property for constructing It will cost the district $950,000 to build a If the committee rejects parts of the fund- at the high school. the parking lot for free. parking lot; $300,000 to add a traffic signal; ing, the district will then look to developers’ “It makes sense,” said Trustee Greg Marvel. “It’s a no-brainer,” said Marvel. “It saves and $1.1 million to create a buffer zone on fees to finance the project. “It’s good for the taxpayers. It’s good for the us close to $1 million.” Stone Valley Road. The zone includes land- On campus, student parking continues students. We do need the parking lot.” The district has two sources of funding for scaping between the parking lot and adjacent to get more challenging as enrollment at “The board needed to essentially expedite the project: $2 million from Measure A funds homes, irrigation at the frontage on Stone this process,” said Terry Koehne, spokesman and developer fees. The Humphrey family Valley, and additional curbs and gutters. ➤ Continued on page 7 Danville Weekly • May 5, 2006 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Evening Farmers Market IT’S NOW A opens Thursday BUYER’S MARKET! New program lets customers donate produce to Loaves and Fishes

by Jordan M. Doronila Upgrade into your ‘Dream Home’ meal provider to the hungry in the Market is a partnership between county—when the event returns the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Stop Renting Hungry people in Contra Costa May 11. Association, which operates the County may receive an abundance “We’re still talking with Loaves market, and the town of Danville, of food when the Thursday evening and Fishes,” said Allen Moy, assis- the market’s sponsor. It also oper- Call us for a free consultation Farmers Market returns to Danville tant director to the Pacific Coast ates the Saturday morning Farmers this week. Farmers Market Association and Market in the same location. and get pre-approved today!! Organizers of the market are organizer of the Danville markets. “We’ve seen through discussion planning to ask customers to pur- He added that Loaves and Fishes from local retailers and various chase additional food items for has been partnering with farmers at surveys the farmers markets have Loaves and Fishes—the largest the market for sometime, but now a positive affect on the local econ- he said his group is planning to omy,” Moy said. “We want the allow customers to make donations market to become a fixture in the while they shop. community.” The goal is to have a donation box Moy said the idea of customers ready to receive food, said Moy. buying food for Loaves and Fishes MARYLOU EDWARDS Farmers from Northern and came from an existing program at 1-800-778-1077 • 925-285-5333 Central California will bring fresh the Pleasanton Farmers Market. He fruits and vegetables to downtown said a customer suggested buying [email protected] Danville for the grand opening of extra food for Open Heart Kitchen, the 2006 season of the Thursday which provides meals to those in Farmers Market. The market need in Dublin, Pleasanton and will operate from 4-8 p.m. every Livermore. Thursday until Sept. 14, in the “When we get good ideas, we parking lot behind the Museum of like to run with them,” Moy said. the San Ramon Valley at the corner “We wanted to create something DEBBIE LEYVAS of Railroad and Prospect. similar in Danville.” The grand opening will include Since its inception in 1983, 925-485-5129 • 925-895-1215 Mothers Day crafts and other kids Loaves and Fishes has founded [email protected] activities, and live music by stu- six dining rooms in Contra Costa dents from California High. There County where more than 2.5 mil- will also be fresh cut flowers, nuts, lion meals have been served. The baked breads, barbeque and ket- organization serves 1,200 meals tle corn prepared for the hungry daily. To volunteer or to find out crowds every week. more about Loaves and Fishes, call The Thursday Danville Farmers’ 837-8758. ■

Blackhawk ➤ Continued from page 5 “We want to fill up ago, she said. the plaza with more “I think (F&J’s) was a bit ahead fashion for men, of its time. Now we have a sig- nificant population, before it was women and children.” really rural,” she said. —Bonnie Monares, But longtime Gottschalks patrons Blackhawk plaza manager and workers say the community is more in need of a clothing store than a food market. Shoppers can buy groceries elsewhere, they said. “This isn’t something I want to The primary difference between see happen. There are so few retail Draeger’s Market and other grocery places here. Without it we’ll have stores in the area are the amount of to go to the mall,” patron Mary quality pre-prepared food, Draeger Neal said. said. He believes the market will Monares said she is looking attract more business to the plaza into leasing empty spots to ten- because of its lifestyle theme. ants who sell clothing and fashion “As a result of us being at the accessories. Her goal is to sign epicenter, we’re going to be attract- with businesses that best serve ing more customers that will give the needs of Danville, she said. other tenants exposure,” he said. Before Gottschalks, the Blackhawk Monares said she doesn’t expect Plaza anchor store was Saks Fifth the type of customers to change, Avenue. but she does anticipate the amount “We want to fill up the plaza of frequent shoppers will increase. with more fashion for men, women “I really think it’s a winning and children,” Monares said. combination for patrons,” she said. Other plaza patrons said a gour- Construction this summer won’t met food place offers more of a affect business in the plaza, Draeger draw than retail. said. “We’ve been shopping here for “Were going to be sensitive to the so long and it’s never been busy,” ongoing uses of the center,” he said. said Gen Shanks. When the remodeling is complete, “There’s San Francisco for the location will boast outdoor and shopping if that’s what you want. indoor fireplaces, mood lighting and I think an upscale food place exterior architectural elements that would be better, especially if they eliminate wind blowing through the put some tables outside,” Alex plaza. The store opening is expected Trigolos said. in spring 2007. ■ Page 6 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT Looking for a District 3 chief of staff resigns Newsexy Supervisor Piepho recruiting for new manager hair style? Elena at Studio LCJ excels by Jordan M. Doronila added. “Ryan is a good friend. We at her own volition or at her hus- in creating the style you’re looking for! are disappointed to see his resig- band’s request. She said those Court Supervisor Mary N. nation.” rumors were inaccurate. Piepho’s chief of staff resigned a Klobas had been her chief of “I want to cut it (that rumor) off Professional Color - $65 (reg. $75) New week ago but his formal resigna- staff for a year before resigning, at the pass,” she said. Clients tion did not state why. spending most of his time in the She said Monday she is looking Custom Cut - $25 (reg. $30) Only Ryan Klobas, Piepho’s chief Danville office. The District 3 for a new person to fill the chief of of staff, resigned after a meeting supervisor also has an office in staff position. Call Now for Appointment with other members of the super- Brentwood. He worked briefly on Assemblyman Guy Houston (R, visor’s staff Friday, April 21, in U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo’s staff District 15) said chiefs of staff in the 925.997.1819 or 925.837.7884 ext.18 Brentwood. Piepho said he submit- and on his campaign, said Piepho, county are often young, and they are 3168 Danville Blvd., Alamo ted his resignation letter through and also worked for former Gov. usually looking for other positions. e-mail and said she asked him to Pete Wilson. “We have a lot of turnover,” Elena Tarasuk, Hair Stylist rethink his decision. Piepho said the chief of staff he said. Koblas also worked for “I have no idea why he resigned,” position is one of the top jobs of Republican Assemblywoman said Piepho, in an interview with interest in government, whether at Lynne Leach, Houston’s predeces- the Danville Weekly editor. “He the county or state level. sor, as did Piepho. resigned at the conclusion of the “It’s a fairly prestigious job,” Meanwhile Piepho with her assis- Elegant and Relaxing staff meeting last Friday. I asked Piepho said. “It’s a way to gain tant and the chief of staff assis- him to reconsider. He didn’t pro- great knowledge and experience.” tant are reorganizing, she said. Personalized Professional vide any indication he wished to.” Piepho said there was a rumor “The office will remain strong and “It came as a surprise,” she going around that she fired Klobas steady,” Piepho noted. ■ Nail Care Remembering ranching life The Danville Ranch-California the age of 94, memorialized her growing up. Chateau Homeowners Association upbringing on the 256-acre Peters The public is invited to the dedi- will dedicate a plaque and a rose Ranch with the beautifully written cation to honor the woman who left garden to honor the late Rose book, “Footprints in the Soil.” The the neighborhood a legacy in her Peters Emery, who was raised on books details her family’s journey book. It takes place at the DRCCHA the property in the early 1900s, at to the San Ramon Valley, how they Ranch House, 1895 Ridgeland 1:30 p.m. Sunday. settled here, and what life was like Circle in Danville. 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matically,” said Marvel. “We’ll be matriarch Marge Humphrey’s way Parking expanding for a couple of years.” of giving back to the community. ➤ Continued from page 5 The rise in student population is Walnut Creek-based developer partly due to the tremendous growth Davidon Homes eventually pur- in Dougherty Valley. The students chased the entire Humphrey Ranch Bollinger Canyon location Monte Vista grows. In 2004-5, the who will attend the new Dougherty property. In buying the property, total enrollment at Monte Vista Valley High School, slated to open Davidon also took on the obliga- was 2,322 with 491 students in the in 2007, are being diverted to Monte tion to the school district. While senior class. Vista High School. 9.6 acres will be used for the In 2005-6, the school had an When the Humphrey family school’s projects, 24.43 acres will estimated 2,592 students and 614 decided to sell the property on Stone be used for houses; the remaining seniors. Valley Road, it first agreed to sell 61.83 acres will be dedicated open “Our enrollment is growing dra- 9.6 acres to the school. This act was space. ■ BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS ITALIAN CERAMICS San Ramon - Bollinger Canyon Road 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd . . . (925) 830-9700 Warehouse Sale - Up to 75% off San Ramon - Crow Canyon Road 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd .... (925) 838-6300 May 5-6-7 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pleasant Hill Rarely open to the public, we need to make room for new merchandise. Find bargains on tableware, accessories, glassware and home décor. 1420 Contra Costa Blvd ...... (925) 680 8600 Walnut Creek 1661 Mt. Diablo Blvd...... (925) 938-2500

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Danville Weekly • May 5, 2006 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT 4IREDOFTHOSE2EADING'LASSES Drug bust on Brookside 'ETRIDOFTHEM
Man found with 35 grams of methamphetamine

by Jordan M. Doronila is an addictive stimulant also known as ice, crystal, glass and Tina. Police arrested a Danville man at 1 a.m. Bradley said Ireland pulled over the Jetta Monday of last week for carrying two plas- after it made a right turn without signaling. tic bags of methamphetamine in a black The car also didn’t have a break light work- Volkswagen Jetta on Brookside Drive near ing, he said. After stopping the car, Ireland Orange Blossom Way. found Trujillo sitting on the passenger side Danville police Officer Mike Ireland and a 24-year-old female in the driver’s arrested local resident Corianton Trujillo, 30, seat. "%&/2% on charges of carrying 35 grams of metham- Apparently, Trujillo was dumping the phetamine. Trujillo already had felony war- drugs on the car floor along with cups of rants in Utah, which includes auto burglary, water to dissolve the illegal substances, said Sgt. Ron Bradley. Bradley said. Ireland called for his narcot- He may have been selling the drugs in ics dog Donna to sniff the vehicle for drugs. !&4%2 Danville, said Danville police Sgt. Ron When she indicated there were drugs, Ireland Bradley, and the case has been sent to the searched the Volkswagen and found the bags Central Contra Costa Narcotic Enforcement underneath the passenger seat. Team. After finding the drugs, Ireland arrested “It’s a significant amount, well over an Trujillo and his female friend. ounce,” Bradley said. “I don’t know if he “It would be interesting to know where was selling the drugs in Danville. That’s he was coming from,” said Bradley. “But what we would like to know.” at this point we don’t know.” Bradley “It’s not huge amount, but for Danville it’s said that Trujillo gave Ireland a Danville a fair amount,” he added. Methamphetmine address. ■

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Page 8 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT Make Mother's Day memorable for Mom...Give her WillowTree ® DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Quilting through the Years Exhibit chairwoman Kate Elliott hangs a quilt made of French fab- rics while Marby Bennett of the Quilter’s Inn looks on at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. The exhibit, “Quilting through the Years,” opened Saturday and runs through May 27. The 50 quilts on display range from those sewn in the 1800s by early valley settlers to cre- ative contemporary quilts make by local artisans. A Friendship Quilt created by the late Rose Bettencourt Ferreira traces her life in the San Ramon and Tassajara valleys and took more than 675 hours to make. The museum is located at 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.

said. She said this expense should WillowTree® represents qualities and Alamo ballot become less because the transition sentiments that help us feel close to the ones ➤ period is ending. Continued from page 5 “(The committee is) comfortable we love. Artist Susan Lordi's hand-carved now, there’s not that breaking time sculptures communicate elegance, simplicity, anymore,” she said. According to the 2005-6 Zone Zone 36 is required to use coun- peace and serenity. Her art is 36 budget, nearly 50 percent of ty crews for general street main- intimate and personal, reflecting expenses to date have gone to tenance and landscape upkeep. county staff, a percentage that is Individual contractors would be that which helps us treasure our higher than other unincorporated less expensive, but a committee relationship to people and the areas with similar committees. Eric like Zone 36 doesn’t have that Whon, a senior civil engineer for option, Whon said. Under the clean world around us. Public Works, said there are several water act, street cleaning is manda- reasons for that figure. tory. “The staff is in a high transition “We’re doing everything we can The Ultimate Kitchen, Entertainment, Gift & Garden Store time and we’re trying to get the to minimize staff time,” he said. new committee up to speed,” he The expense for the vote, which said. “We’ve also received a lot of has not been added to the budget questions and things in writing from yet, will be around $15,000. To Domus people in Alamo. It takes more staff date, Zone 36 is already over bud- of time to answer these questions.” get by nearly $10,000 for 2005-6. Mick said it’s fair to say that “If this doesn’t pass, we won’t Pleasanton Alamo residents are more inquisi- have enough money to fund anoth- tive than the residents in other er election,” Schooley said. 652 Main Street . Downtown Pleasanton . 925 485 3077 unincorporated areas. Results of the vote will be dis- STORE HOURS: Mon-Th 10am-6pm Fri-Sat 10am-9pm Similar committees don’t require cussed at a Board of Supervisors & Sundays 10am-6pm as much time as Zone 36, Carnahan meeting June 13. ■

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Helping out in alligator country While building houses in Mississippi, volunteers had to look out for more than mosquitoes and ticks. Volunteers from throughout the San Ramon Valley, organized by the Community Presbyterian Church in Danville, headed down to the Gulf Coast in April armed with saws and power tools to help build 16 new three-bedroom homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Most of the volunteers were not professional homebuilders but included teenagers, teachers, college administrators and pas- tors. They spent their time anchoring walls to foundations, raising roof trusses, and installing win- dows and electrical wires for homes in the project called Victory Park, in McComb, Miss. Volunteer Chris Breault said he was moved by “seeing young and old, men and women, black and white, all working side by side to accomplish God’s purpose.” He also noted the volunteers “witnessed the full meaning of Southern hospitality.”

Bonjour Studio 7 Fine Arts “It’s like TV—the Meet the Artist! ➤ Continued from page 5 Presents who has hosted French students for people and the Saturday, May 6th four consecutive years. homes are so nice.” “It’s not a tourist experience. 4pm – 8pm We’re connecting with people from —Audrey Mathurin, visting Vicki Asp another country,” he said. French student “ Country Road Sonoma A & B” The LECAS program is based out of Beziers, France, and also gives Danville residents the opportunity to ried here,” Causse said. stay in France during summer months. In past years, French students Living with a family is a much more visited Feuer’s class and there were authentic cultural experience than exciting discussions, she said. staying in a hotel, Griffith said. “They asked questions about the “Danville tends to be a pretty difference between life in France homogenous town. I didn’t think and life here. And they’d talk about people would open their homes the their first impressions of America,” way they did,” said Faith Feuer, Feuer said. who is hosting this year. Students also visit museums, Feuer taught French at Diablo bike, shop and make frequent trips Valley College and said she wanted to San Francisco. The exchange has to be part of the program because it gained a core group of 12 families gave her a chance to practice the lan- who have signed up all four years, guage. She said she is impressed at Causse said. how welcoming the area has been. The exchange was so popular “There was one Alamo man who with students this year, she had more went out in the street, door to door, students sign up than host families. and asked people to help host these Most of the students stayed with students,” she said. families in Danville, San Ramon, Mathurin has participated in Dublin and Moraga, but 16 were at Original Paintings & Limited Editions • California Landscapes And Vineyards the program for two consecutive the YMCA in Berkeley. years and said she was attracted to The program is lacking a local California because she is fascinated sponsor, which makes it hard to Exhibit Dates: May 6 - May 26 by the American way of life. She get word out about the program, likes living in Danville because the Griffith said. In Beziers, the stu- people friendly, she said. dents have a sponsor similar to the “It’s like TV—the people and the Parent Teacher Association. Studio 7 Fine Arts homes are so nice,” she said. “It would be better if we could Tuesday – Saturday, 10am - 7pm Program creator Martine Causse get a local organization to fund it,” 77 West Angela Street said the exchange helps the stu- Griffith said. Downtown Pleasanton Sunday, Noon- 5pm dents excel academically, but it’s While she doesn’t want the pro- www.studio7finearts.com not just about learning languages. gram to get too big, Causse would 925.846.4322 “Students have gotten job place- like more people in Danville and ments and some have gotten mar- Alamo to participate, she said. ■ Page 10 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly Nurturing Therapeutic Bodywork for Women, Men Diablo Views and Children BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI • Pregnancy • Injury Rehabilitation • Swedish/Deep Tissue • Aromatherapy 90 Minute • Reiki Treatment • Stress Reduction/Relaxation Massage for only $65 Multi-modality approach New clients only The unread letter individualized for your changing needs Offer expires 6-30-06 PATRICIA YAMSHON, CMT arina Beyer, an Alamo just come up and give her a hug. By Appointment Only in San Ramon resident, shared a letter She traveled to Camp Pendleton 925-858-0932 M she wrote last week. It when a special service was Member Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals begins, “Hey Erick,” and continues held for the 19 men in the 3rd on in a light, conversational tone to Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment tell her son Erick Hodges remem- who were killed on the same brances of him, growing up and, tour as Erick. It was his second more recently, as a Marine. deployment. The survivors of his The letter painted a picture of a fire team talked to her of his last fun-loving, precocious child, born days, which she appreciated. She two weeks early, on her own birth- also has talked to the family of day. “I always think about the time the Marine who carried Erick’s when the neighbor called, saying, body away from the site where he ‘Do you know what your kids are was killed; this Marine himself doing now?’ She said you guys was killed one month later. were trick or treating. It was July.” She wrote about him joining the Marines even before he had gradu- ated from Mt. Diablo High School, and how during high school ROTC he grew his hair quite long but kept it tucked under his hat. He also attended San Ramon Valley High for a while. And she wrote about his impres- sions of Iraq. “I remember you saying, ‘The best thing about Iraq is the people, especially the kids, and how they love and treated the Lance Cpl. Erick Hodges with the Iraqi Marines like royalty.’ She talked boy he nicknamed “Ali Pacino,” who came about the Iraqi boy Erick nick- everyday to sell sodas to the Marines. construction named Ali Pacino because of the DVTUPN hat he wore when he came to sell Marina is being honored tomor- sodas to the Marines. “And that row at a luncheon from 12:30-2:30 one letter you sent, where you had p.m. given by the Healing Place Custom Construction Loans escorted an archeologist to a site Church women at the Danville and they found ancient tablets. And Grange on Diablo Road. 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The or calling. Time is said to heal DVDs are put on their Web site wounds, Marina noted, but so far and ultimately will be sent to the it hasn’t helped. “I miss him even Smithsonian Institute, Marina said. more,” she said. In the five-minute DVD, she reads Marina didn’t know how to begin her letter while photos she selected to write about him for the DVD Can you close your purchase show on the screen, beginning with until she thought of composing the one of her as a young mother in a letter. “I wanted to put something field of flowers and Erick running of Erick’s humor in it,” she said. “A in 15 days or less? along happily ahead of her. She lot of the DVD’s are so sad.” The You can if you call Lori Smith! also picked out the music. recording session for several fami- Erick was the second of her lies was last weekend at the History Where same-day approvals, underwriting, drawing six children. The two youngest Center in San Jose, and she found docs & funding is all done in house. boys, Dustin and Dylan, go to San the young technicians professional Ramon Valley High and Stone and helpful. She is happy with how Senior Loan Consultant, VP Valley Middle School. She works the letter turned out. But, she said, Call Lori at (925) 461-6959 at Longs Drugs, within walking tears welling in her eyes, “It’s hard [email protected] distance of her home. She said cus- to realize Erick’s not going to be 30 West Neal St. Suite 105, Pleasanton tomers who know of her loss often reading it.” ■ Danville Weekly • May 5, 2006 • Page 11 Are You Looking ... for a Primary Care Physician? Perspective Stephen Pratt, MD Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS of Danville, Blackhawk, is now accepting new patients at Diablo and Alamo Oak Tree Internal Medicine PUBLISHER EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Dr. Pratt is Board Certified by the Deborah Acosta McKeehan American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Medical EDITORIAL Editor Association and the American College of Dolores Fox Ciardelli Plant the park Physicians. He completed residency in 1998 Staff Reporters at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. Jordan M. Doronila Alamo resident Sara Markley wants to remember Natalie O’Neill her grandmother Rose by planting roses in the sec- Oak Tree Internal Medicine offers: Editorial Intern tion of her back yard adjacent to the Iron Horse Trail. Kevin Zhou Primary and Preventive Care Medicine for Adults Sports Writer She envisions the garden with benches, as a rest stop Same Day Appointments Mike L. Mc Colgan for users of the trail—a place of beauty and tranquil- Calm, Relaxing Atmosphere Contributors Courteous, Friendly Staff Kathy Cordova ity—her gift to the community. Online Appointment Requests Geoff Gillette Bishop Ranch 11 When Markley presented her offer to build the Online Prescription Refills and Consultation B. Lynn Goodwin 2301 Camino Ramon pocket park to the R-7A parks and recreation advisory Suite 290 Late Appointments by Request Cathy Jetter San Ramon Major Insurance and HMO Plans Accepted Jacqui Love Marshall committee recently, she was met with skeptical ques- Convenient Location With Ample Parking Julie Nostrand tions from its members and from county personnel. 925.866.7090 ART & PRODUCTION Some of them pertained to questions of liability. Who Art Director/ would pay the insurance in case someone was injured www.oaktreeinternalmedicine.com Operations Manager Shannon Corey on the property? Others referred to maintenance: The Assistant Design Director Markleys may be happy to provide water and upkeep, Ben Ho Designers but what about future owners? Steve Bruzenak Trina Cannon It’s always a good idea to anticipate problems but James Greenfield in this case it sounded more like bureaucrat-ese and Jason Lind negativity. If community members agree a pocket park ADVERTISING on the Iron Horse Trail Advertising Manager Laure Reynolds is desirable, and if the Advertising Markleys are willing to It’s always a good Account Executives plan, finance and exe- ;gZZEgZ"HjbbZg Amy McKelligan idea to anticipate 8dbegZ]Zch^kZAZVgc^c\ Susan Sterling cute the idea, wouldn’t hi Real Estate a better approach be: problems but in this H`^aah6hhZhhbZciΣ Account Executive i]gdj\]BVn Owen McAleer This is great! How can EaZVhZXVaaidhX]ZYjaZVcVeed^cibZciWZ[dgZBVnΣÃÌ# case it sounded more 6XijVaVeed^cibZcibVnWZhZi[dgVaViZgYViZ# Classified Advertising we make it happen? 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Page 12 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly PERSPECTIVE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Landscaping fees Good use needed are being purged from the library for Weber property because there is not much demand Dear Editor: for them. Dear Editor: I’m writing in support of the I noticed that one of those I read your article about Sonrise benefit assessment increase as books was “The God that Failed” Equestrian Foundation (April 14) proposed by the Zone 36 Alamo by Andre Gide, Richard Wright, and was struck by how the Weber Beautification Committee. Zone Ignazio Silone, Stephen Spender, property would be perfect for this 36 was formed in 1991 and Arthur Koestler and Louis organization. The Weber property committee members have been Fisher—former communists who is the 15-acre parcel off Diablo involved in a number of landscap- have figured out that commu- Road that has a proposed 22-home ing and beautification projects nism is an enemy of liberty and subdivision pending before the over the years that have enhanced who wrote about that. I picked town of Danville. The public hear- the Alamo area. Many of these up the book, recalling with what ing was delayed due to an inaccu- activities are “under the radar” difficulties and personal risk I rate biological report. such as street sweeping, landscape once obtained a copy from the This is the same property that watering and on-going mainte- American Embassy Library in the was owned by Lucille Weber, who nance. communist Belgrade. never wanted it developed but This requested increase is the The book tells it like it is. unfortunately did not stipulate that first since 1991. We all know Apparently it is not required read- when she willed it to the Salvation 2006 that costs for such efforts have ing in civics classes here. After all, Army. They then took her to court increased. In addition, Alamo has communism is “dead” (you think!) to take title of the property before summer fun grown over the years and this adds and we need not worry about it she died because her conservator to beautification and on-going anymore. Better wait for a chance was trying to put a conservancy on maintenance costs. The current to relive the history and learn first- the property, making it harder to It’s All About The Kids assessment is just under $10 per hand ... from Bob Kerry or Steve develop. year and the committee has rec- Westly, perhaps. I know Lucille would much ommended that it be increased to I think the library should keep a prefer that Sonrise Equestrian a maximum of $45. Percentage- hard cover copy of this book just in Foundation use her land than the wise, this appears to be a large case someone in Danville gets the proposal that is before the town increase but compared to our total outlandish idea to read it. of Danville. property tax bill, it doesn’t seem Vlado Bevc, Danville Kristen Trisko, Danville quite so large. Note also that the Write Now increase will not be immediate but will take place over time as funds YOUR TURN Summer Writing Camp are needed for various projects and maintenance. www.headsup.org There are several new projects under discussion such as land- The Danville Weekly Expository & Creative Writing Programs scaping of the Stone Valley Road/ Pleasanton: Palo Alto: Danville Boulevard intersection, wants to hear from you Hacienda School Emerson School an entry median on the north side July 17-July 21 June 26-June 30 of Alamo, and landscaping at The Danville Weekly encourages comments on our August 14-August 18 July 10-July 14 Alamo School among others. coverage or on issues of local interest. No anonymous The residents of Alamo will have letters or “open letters” to other organizations or indi- (925) 485-5750 • [email protected] an opportunity to continue the fine work of the Alamo Beautification viduals will be printed. Please provide your name, street Committee. As a new member of address and daytime telephone number. Please keep this committee, I’m impressed with length to 250 words or less. We reserve the right to edit the enthusiasm and energy of cur- contributions for length and style and for factual errors rent as well as past committee known to us. members. Steve Mick, Alamo LETTERS: Mail or hand deliver to Recycling lesson Danville Weekly on communism 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 Danville, CA 94526 Experience at Dear Editor: FAX: (925) 837-2278 The Athenian School on our beautiful Recently, I stopped by the recy- 75 acre campus at the base of Mt. Diablo. cle bin at the Danville Library E-MAIL: [email protected] where free books are available to visitors. I assume that those books

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Danville Weekly • May 5, 2006 • Page 13 Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG • OBITUARIES • BIRTHS & WEDDINGS

POLICE BULLETIN School ‘bully’ gets arrested Shortly afterward, the victim and her friend went to the school resource officer; the youth was taken to Juvenile Hall. A student from Monte Vista High School was arrested last week for “His dad came and got him,” Bradley said. threatening a classmate. The police also took him in because he stole Bradley said it’s important to tell an administrator, a teacher, a money from another student’s knapsack, said Danville Sgt. Ron Bradley. police officer or someone if they see a student act aggressively toward The aggressive youth went into the bag of a female classmate and another person. stole $5 after class finished on Tuesday, April 25, Bradley said. After “The bottom line is that they need to tell somebody,” said Bradley. “If the girl’s friend—a young male—saw him rummage through her the aggressor sees kids will do nothing, then that behavior will continue.” belongings, the youth reportedly told him he would kill him if he told “You have to put out the message that this behavior is unacceptable,” a teacher or a school administrator. he said. “The bottom line is that they were afraid of him,” said Bradley. —Jordan M. Doronila

POLICE LOG

The Danville Police Department • Warrant arrest on W. Prospect Ave. made the following information avail- and Railroad Ave. at 5:32 p.m. able. Under the law, those charged • Suspicious circumstances on Fostoria Way at 6:31 p.m. MakeMake DinnerDinner Easy!!!Easy!!! with offenses are considered inno- cent until convicted. Saturday, April 29 • Auto burglary on Brookside Dr. at Tuesday, April 25 5:49 p.m. • Terrorist threats, arrest, on Stone • Accident, property damage, on Valley Rd. at 1:03 p.m. Hartz Ave. and W. Prospect Ave. Here’s What We Do: • Petty theft on San Paulo Ct. at 3:21 at 7:40 p.m. p.m. • Possession of dangerous drugs on Plan, Prepare, Clean • Petty theft on Stone Valley Rd. at Bobbie Ct. at 10:33 p.m. 3:51 p.m. Sunday, April 30 • Suspicious circumstances on St. Christopher Dr. at 3:59 p.m. • Misdemeanor hit-and-run on Here’s What You Do: • Injury accident on Camino Tassajara Camino Ramon at 12:25 a.m. and Sycamore Valley Rd. at 4:13 • Vandalism on Jasmine Ct. at 7:42 Mix, Freeze, Eat & Enjoy p.m. a.m. • Petty theft on San Paulo Ct. at 5:11 • Injury accident on Hartz Ave. and p.m. Railroad Ave. at 1:14 p.m. • Petty theft on Westward Ln. at 6:49 • Credit card fraud on Crow Canyon Great Mother’s Day Gift p.m. Rd. at 5:19 p.m. • Misdemeanor driving under the influ- The Office of the Contra Costa •Make Meals For Mom! • Gift Cards Available ence (DUI), arrest, at the Livery County Sheriff’s Department’s Valley and San Ramon Valley Blvd. at Station in Alamo made the following 10:10 p.m. information available. Liberate yourself from kitchen chores! Wednesday, April 26 ALAMO Visit nowwerecooking.com or call 925-743-1212 and... Let Freedom Ring! • Accident, property damage, on La Gonda Way at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, April 26 • Drunk in public on Diablo Rd. at 148 Prospect Avenue . Downtown Danville 2:43 p.m. • Petty theft on Lark Pl. • Accident, property damage, Friday, April 28 on Camino Tassajara and • Residential burglary on Lark Pl. and Woodranch Dr. at 4:46 p.m. Lark Ln. We shop, chop and mop you wine and dine. • Misdemeanor, other, on Hartz Ave. at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, April 29 • Misdemeanor, other, on Diablo Rd. • Residential burglary on Castle Crest at 6:24 p.m. Rd. Thursday, April 27 Sunday, April 30 • DUI, arrest, on San Ramon Valley • Vandalism on Bryan Dr. SPRING IS IN THE AIR Blvd. and Sycamore Valley Rd. • Vandalism, felony, on Sandstone Ct. at 12:02 a.m. • DUI, arrest, on Hartz Ave. at 12:24 DANVILLE a.m. • Vandalism on Fostoria Way, #B, at Wednesday, April 26 6:01 a.m. • Residential burglary on Bourne Ct. • Petty theft from building on Fostoria Sunday, April 30 Way at 2:38 p.m. • DUI, arrest, on Church St. and Hartz • Vandalism on Mansfield Dr. Ave. at 11:40 p.m. DIABLO Friday, April 28 • Accident, property damage, on Friday, April 28 Railroad Ave. at 11:14 a.m. • Identity theft on Case Nuestra

OBITUARIES

LUNCH . DINNER Murhl Roberta year. He returned to active duty. McFadden She is survived by husband Archie McFaddean; her son Alan Chosen as one of the top 100 Incredible Med-American Murhl Roberta McFadden passed McFadden of Danville; broth- away April 22 at the age of 80. She ers and sisters, Irene Miller of meals, a staff that treats you had been a resident of Danville Clearlake, Iowa; Pauline Winchell restaurants in the Bay Area like an old friend, and since 1970. of Havre, Mont.; and Ezra Wagner She was born Feb. 2, 1926, in of Havre. She was predeceased by desserts made fresh daily! Havre, Mont., the next to youngest brothers and sisters Viola Smith, by the San Francisco Chronicle of 14 children. In 1942 she and an Hallie Goalie, Tilitha Green, Leona Make your Mother's Day older sister moved to Seattle where Roper, Barbara Wagner, Lois reservations today! she worked for F.W. Woolworth Wagner, Calvin E. Wagner, Clinton Mother's Day Brunch 11-2 Co., and became a department K. Wagner, Carl O. Wagner and 925.314.0974 manager. In 1946 she met Archie Daniel P. Wagner. Mother's Day Dinner 4-8 McFadden, who was recently dis- Services were held April 29 at 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd. charged from the Navy and they Wilson & Kratzer Chapel of San Patio Dining Now Open were married Aug. 24 that same Ramon Valley in Danville. Page 14 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly Sports A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE

Mustangs tennis undefeated in regular season, tops in EBAL Mike Starr aces out teammate for his fourth singles title

by Mike L. Mc Colgan them one game behind first-place California High. onte Vista High School’s San Ramon Valley beat Foothill, Mike Starr beat teammate 7-3, making the Wolves 5-12 over- M Ramsey Lemaich in the all and 2-5 in the EBAL. East Bay Athletic League finals to capture his fourth straight EBAL Golf singles tennis championship, 6-3, The Monte Vista golf team beat 6-2, at the Pleasanton Tennis Center San Ramon 191-212 at Round Hill on April 26. The Mustangs were Country Club on April 26. Geoff undefeated in the regular season Gonzalez led the Mustangs with a and are champions of the EBAL. score of 33 and Dan McGrath had Monte Vista was also victori- 38 for the Wolves. The Mustangs Hoop scoop ous in the doubles championship. finished in first place in the The MVP Flight Elite under-11, an AAU traveling team, emerged victorious at the Las Vegas Easter James Moody and Chris Mayer ral- EBAL with a 11-1 record, one Classic held April 12-15. Court action to win the championship included defeating teams from the lied to defeat San Ramon’s Taylor match in front of second-place Philippines, California, Arizona and Nevada. MVP Flight elite members are (l-r) Justin Bengay, Anders Wallis and James Hansen 4-6, 6-2, Foothill, which finished with a 10- Turner, Coach Josh, Stevie Olivera, Garrett Coloma, Curtis Black, Robert Ferrero, Coach Matt, Wes 6-2 to capture the doubles title. 2 record. The next order of business is Greason, Matt Cobley, Kiran Shastri and Jet Reed. the North Coast Section single and Girls Softball double championships that begin The Monte Vista girls softball PREP SCHEDULE today, May 5, and conclude tomor- team beat San Ramon 3-1 on April row, May 6, at Discovery Bay 25 to go 10-3 overall and 4-1 in the Friday Tuesday Wednesday Athletic Club. The NCS playoffs EBAL one game behind first-place Baseball: Monte Vista at Livermore, Boys Volleyball: Monte Vista at Baseball: Monte Vista at Foothill, begin May 9. Foothill. Ace Mustang pitcher Stephanie Bregante allowed only 3:45 p.m. Foothill, 6 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Baseball San Ramon vs. Granada, 3:45 p.m. San Ramon vs. Livermore, 6 p.m. San Ramon vs. Livermore, 3:45 p.m. three hits and had 10 strikeouts. Swimming: Monte Vista at San Boys Tennis: NCS Team Monte Vista snapped a seven- The Wolves are now 6-4 over- Ramon Valley Championships, May 9, 11, 13 Thursday game Amador Valley winning all and 3-2 in the EBAL, one Boys Tennis Girls lacrosse: San Ramon at Boys Volleyball: Monte Vista vs. San streak on the baseball field with a game behind the second-place NCS Singles and Doubles Acalanes, 7 p.m. Ramon Valley, 6 p.m. 2-1 victory April 28. The Mustangs Mustangs. ■ Championships, May 5-6 Softball: San Ramon vs. Livermore, Track and Field: EBAL Trials Varsity, are now in second place in the E-mail your results to sports@ Girls Lacrosse: Monte Vista at 4 p.m. 4-8 p.m. EBAL with a 10-4 overall record. DanvilleWeekly.com or fax Amador Valley, 5:30 p.m. Their EBAL record is 4-1, putting 837-8454.

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Danville Weekly • May 5, 2006 • Page 15 Donna Bruner reads her Weekly in the jungles of Northern Thailand w three-day trek with friends. She said soon after this photo was taken, dentally dropped the newspaper, an elephant scooped it up in his trun to his mouth and ate it. Good reading, good eating!

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One year later, we’re still going Jessie and Benny Lee share their Weekly with Joey relatives in Sydney, Australia. along! strong—all over the world

t’s been one year since the first issue of the Danville Weekly came out, on May 6, 2005. I Perhaps the most gratifying response we have received from our readers has been photos submit- ted from those who brought the newspaper along on vacations all over the world. How wonderful to see the Danville Weekly riding atop an elephant in Northern Thailand! How great to see the smiling faces of a class of seventh-graders posing with their Blackhawk resident Rebecca Papesh reads in front of Gaudi’s “hometown paper” in the rainforest of Costa Rica! in Barcelona. Her husband Mike was attending a convention a What better way to celebrate our first birthday than daughter Lauren in France, where she is spending a semester to share some of these travel photos in the newspa- per. So far we have received 88 photos and we have printed 44 of them before this issue. This two-page spread will help us get caught up but we hope we always have enough so each week we can show our readers where their neighbors have traveled. Thanks so much to all of you who have taken us along on your adventures plus gone to the trouble to get a pho- tograph of yourselves with the paper and send it to us. It’s not always easy to set up that shot. We have a big map of the world hanging in our office with pins to show where the Danville Weekly has traveled. Drop by at 315 Diablo Road to check it out. We have been to 14 states, 30 countries and six of the seven continents. Does anyone have a trip planned to Antarctica? —Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Editor

ABOVE: Scout leaders (l-r) Chris Knaus, Jeff Mason, Steve Lipson and Gary Fox pause to read about the Iron Lulu waits patiently for “mom” Jane Ann Gass to put down her Weekly while on holiday in Florida. They Horse Trail while backpacking on the Kalalau Trail on the Tim, Nick and Lesllie Szumowki knew from the time they beg were on vacation before Lulu went to the Paws with a Cause headquarters in Michigan to complete her Na Pali Coast of Kauai in February. New Zealand that they were bringing along the Danville Week training to be an assistance dog. Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park. Page 16 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly while on a she acci- Charlotte and Gary Anderson at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala while Charlotte Wood Middle School seventh-graders, led by Debbie Williams, as they nk, raised it in Central America for a week in April. They also went to El prepare to zipline through the different layers of the Costa Rica rainforest while Salvador and saw many volcanoes. studying biology during spring break. Science teacher Annie Vargas’ seventh-graders from Charlotte Wood prepare for their zipline adventure in the rainforest in Monteverde, Costa Rica. They also went white water rafting and observed the lava flow of the Arenal Volcano.

The Monte Vista High School Jazz Band with director Chris Pearson reads more than music.

Students from Los Cerros Middle School arrive at Ellis Island during a spring break trip y the kangaroo while visiting to New York.

Sagrada Familia Cathedral and afterward they visited r abroad with Chico State. Sean and Caroline Carey of Alamo take a break from skiing at Homewood in Lake Tahoe during their winter break from Green Valley Elementary School. These Blackhawk women brought along two copies of the Weekly when they traveled to Acapulco: (l-r) Lynne Egan, Barbie Wickham, Lori Guidry, Lisa Bavelock, Marie Popelar, Karo Dean, Betsy Jenkins, Ginny Brison and Debbie Roof.

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“We live in one of the best wine When Michael was a member of a countries in the planet,” said Michael fraternity and Gretchen a member of Schmahl. “I love wine as a product. a sorority, they met through friends. I love making it and sharing it. It’s a As they got to know each other bet- relatively new venture. It has a lot of ter, they realized there was a connec- excitement and challenges.” tion. “It’s chasing a dream,” he added. “We would complete each other’s “Wine tasting is a happy thing to sentences,” said Gretchen. do,” said his wife Gretchen. After graduating in 1986, they mar- Gann Family Cellars—named ried in 1988 and had two children. after Michael’s Virginian ancestors Elizabeth attends Charlotte Wood who were involved in agriculture— Middle School, and Natalie attends has already produced two varieties of Sycamore Valley Elementary. white wine and three varieties of red. The couple’s interest in wine, In addition to the Sauvignon Blanc, which had started in college, began the company has made a Chardonnay to grow. that is ready to be released. “Although we were introduced to For the red, the Cellars has a brand wine and the emerging wine coun- of Merlot; a Petite Sirah, which is try of the Central Coast, our inter- a dark inky color flavored in cran- est in wine grew significantly after berry, plum and black cherry; and our return to the Bay Area,” said an Alexander Valley Syrah, which Michael. contains a complexity of flavors such He said that while attending grad- as blackberry and black currant and uate school at Saint Mary’s College, dashes of black pepper and clove he studied the wine industry, ana- spice. lyzed the underlying economics, Uncorking their dream Michael said his company harvests compared different business models, the freshest fruit to make its wines. and built a comprehensive business After years of fermenting, wine lovers’ vision comes to fruition His wine products received the Gold plan to pursue his dream. Medal Award in 2005 at the L.A. And after he received his master’s County Wine Fair where more than in business administration, he said he by Jordan M. Doronila 3,000 wineries participate each May. put his passion for wine, his brother- He added that his wine received the in-law’s skills in winemaking, and he uncorked bottle of Sauvignon Blanc gently releases the subtle citrus scent of best in class of the five wineries that his knowledge of sound investing T grapefruit and green apple. received the Gold Medal Award. together. “We want to make the best wine,” For 20 years, he worked in the cor- Pour the chilled white wine for a pyramid of clear crystal glasses and surround them he said. porate world, including PeopleSoft. with silvery plates of crab, halibut and beef lo mein. Add 100 cheery friends to the Michael is the chief executive He said one of the big differences officer for Gann Family Cellars, in being part of a corporation as mix, and all the elements will harmonize to exude an aura of ecstasy and laughter. and Gretchen designs the logos and opposed to owning one’s business is graphics. Brother-in-law Christopher perspective. Yes, the love of wine and the company of others swayed Danville resident Michael Knedel is the winemaker. Knedel He said working in a large firm Schmahl and his family away from corporate America to make a living selling their studied winemaking at UC Davis, a person does not see in-depth the which has one of the best winemak- other functions in running a compa- unique varieties of wine, such as their Sauvignon Blanc. ing programs in the country, Michael ny. But as the owner of Gann Family About five years ago, the family—Michael, his wife Gretchen and his brother-in-law said. Cellars, he said he “sees the big He said that though his company picture” and all the parts that make a Chris—bought a vineyard and started a winemaking company called Gann Family is still in its infancy, it has already business move forward. sold wines to businesses in Northern He also noted there is some anxi- Cellars in Healdsburg, along the Russian River. and Southern California. He said ety in being an entrepreneur. Safeway, Blackhawk Grille, Bridges In 2001, his family members Above: The Gann Family Vineyards in Healdsburg sit under the open sky. Below left: Grapes from the Schmahls’ vineyards; Christopher Knedel and Michael Schmahl hold glasses of wine in their cellars. Below right: The Schmahl family—Gretchen and Restaurant in Danville and Bing began seriously researching vineyard Michael, with daughters Natalie and Elizabeth; a view of their vineyards. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE SCHMAHL FAMILY Crosby’s Restaurant in Walnut Creek properties. They evaluated 80 differ- carry their wine. ent properties in Napa and Sonoma Michael said starting Gann Family and eventually found a vineyard in Cellars was a dream of his. He has a Healdsburg. long history in Northern California “The vineyard is absolutely stun- that began in 1871 when one of his ning and beautiful. It’s peaceful,” he ancestors, Isaac W. Gann, moved to said. “We’re still in launch mode and the Golden Coast to purchase 154 we’re almost to full production.” acres of agricultural land. “The dream someday is to open He grew up in Orinda. “I had a our own winery,” he added. great childhood,” he said. He played Now, being experts and entre- soccer and baseball throughout his preneurs for a several years, their teenage years. After graduating from knowledge of wine has fermented high school, he went to Cal Poly San into a purer form. Michael and Luis Obispo and met Gretchen. Gretchen said they laughed at sev- Gretchen grew up in the small eral moments in the film “Sideways” town of Quincy, which is between but found irony in the film’s main Chico and Lake Tahoe. character deriding Merlot. The char- “It’s a small little world,” she said. acter Miles chided Merlot but loved “You feel sheltered. Half the people Cheval Blanc, which has Merlot in it, want to explore the world.” Michael said. At Cal Poly, she studied graphic “The film did Merlot a disservice,” communications. Her creative tal- said Michael. “Is it a social com- ents and background in visual design mentary that wine tasters are snobs? made her a perfect fit in creating the I don’t know.” logos for the company. For more information about Gann “That’s her strength,” said Family Cellars, visit its Web site at Michael. http://www.gannvineyards.com. ■

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Page 20 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly Elaine P. Cotton Presenting the Past Stylist & Color Specialist BY BEVERLY LANE I’m back in Danville The 1868 Earthquake— at Chez Noel! The original “Big One” Color & Color correction he 1868 earthquake was the “Big One” for Bay cattle from Mission San Jose were grazed in this area. is my specialty. Area residents before 1906. A major earthquake The large mission church fell because a new priest T on the Hayward fault, now estimated at 6.8 on removed the buttresses that supported the north wall; it Call for 25% off any the Richter scale, affected areas 175 miles away from was not restored until 1985. the epicenter in Hayward. Amador happened to be near his old adobe house service, new clients only please. According to the Contra Costa Gazette of in Dublin during the earthquake. An interview Oct. 24, 1868: “At Walnut Creek, Alamo, by W. H. in the Oakland Daily Evening 482 Hartz Avenue. Danville Danville and San Ramon the shock was Tribune on June 10, 1875, stated “he particularly severe. The upper front and (Amador) was traveling in the valley 695.5631 or 837.8668 rear walls of the two-story brick build- that bears his name during the occur- ing of Alamo, owned by the Masonic rence of the memorable earthquake Lodge, were thrown down and the of 1868. It was his last time to building otherwise damaged. The visit his old Alameda Home ... one-story brick store, belonging The trees seemed to bend to to Mr. Peel, at Danville also lost the ground and he saved him- a part of its front wall ... So far as self from falling by clinging we have any record or tradition, to a tree. Many buildings ... the earthquake of Wednesday were completed demolished. morning last was altogether the The old adobe church at the Medical grade skin treatments in a most violent and alarming that ex-Mission of San Jose was luxurious spa setting. has occurred here since this por- ruined.” tion of our coast has been known This quake damaged to civilized men.” or destroyed every building Services Offered: In Charlotte Wood’s “Rambling in Hayward, moved Mount Laser Hair Reduction Reminiscences,” she wrote Tamalpais several feet, and that 1868 was a memorable year awakened John Muir in Yosemite. Titan Skin “because of the big earthquake which Every house in Hayward was Tightening occurred on October 21 ... Mother said moved off its foundation. Thirty the branches of the old oak swept the people were killed in San Leandro. IPL Photo- earth with its force; the stone milk-house The Oct. 31 Gazette finally assert- rejuvenation was wrecked; plastering ripped from the wall ed: “People generally are inclined to adopt Botox® and ceilings of the residence; chimneys turned the comfortable conclusion that nature will ® half way around. The quake came evidently from east require a long period of repose after so great a Restylane to west, skimming the milk in the milk-house which labor and will not soon disturb us again with such a ® Captique housed the milk of the then large dairy. spasm.” “Father and sister Libbie were in San Francisco that Sources: Contra Costa Gazette (1868), Charlotte Collagen Injections morning, and when they returned home that evening, Wood’s “Rambling Reminiscences” and the Oakland they found some of the neighbors here, beds made up Tribune. Facials on the dining room floor, but no one slept!” —Beverly Lane, a longtime Danville resident, is curator Waxing Two buildings linked to the San Ramon Valley’s of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and co-author of “San history were demolished by the quake: the 1809 adobe Ramon Valley: Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon.” Microdermabrasion church at Mission San Jose and the two-story adobe Chemical Peels home which Jose Maria Amador had built on his Photo: Charlotte Wood recalled the earthquake of 1868 in her Rancho San Ramon headquarters. In mission times, “Rambling Reminiscences.” Professional Models Makeup for all occasions Ravi Panjabi, MD, Medical Director

Tour a garden, help a cause Mother’s Day Special Free 30 min relaxation facial with any Botox®*, It must be spring— AAUW Garden Tour, 310 Alviso Way, Danville ® ® 94526. For late tickets, for $30, call Tena at 837- Restylane , or Captique service. garden tours are in the air 0826 or e-mail [email protected]. *Minimum of 20 units must be purchased • Valley Humane Society tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., • Greenbrook and Baldwin elementary schools’ Sunday, May 7; 10 gardens in Pleasanton with annual neighborhood Kitchen & Garden Tour: Titan Special focus on design, fountains, flower and shrub Sunday, May 21; 1-4 p.m. for tour; 3:30-5 p.m. 3 treatments, 1 month apart, $1000 each. combination, barbeques and fireplaces, and for wine, catered delights and vendor boutique. Reg. $2000 each decks and patios. For ticket information, call Check-in begins at school at 12:45 p.m., for 918-0799. $35 ($30 if tickets bought earlier). Ten kitchens Look Polished to Perfection • Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour on and/or gardens. Express glow-enhancing facial with brow and Sunday, May 7: 65 pesticide-free, water con- • Personal Sanctuaries Spring Garden Tour ben- lip wax for only $99 serving gardens in the East Bay, including efits Breast Cancer Research: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Danville, that provide habitat for wildlife and Saturday, May 20, in and around Danville. at least 30 percent plants native to the area. Advance tickets for $25 available at Artscape, Introducing Eye Lash Extensions for $125 Reservations for this tour closed April 20 but it 1161 Alpine Road, Walnut Creek. Call 944- Reg. $275 is an annual event. 1544. Includes garden tours, a garden tea party, • Garden Tour by Danville-Alamo Branch of the botanical art and silent auctions. Tickets are $30 Offers expire May 31 American Association of University Women: the day of the event. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 12- • Memories in the Garden to benefit Valley 13, Mother’s Day weekend. Light refreshments Oak Respite Center, a not-for-profit licensed plus eight delightful homes: Hydrangea Heaven, adult day care for seniors with Alzheimer’s 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 3 Casual Elegance; Remarkable Renovation; and dementia, in Danville: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Natural and Spacious, Water World, Venerable Saturday, June 3; reception and silent auction San Ramon, CA 94583 View Garden, Heritage Trees with a Stream and from 3-5 p.m. Seven private gardens; tickets Formal Italian Villa. Checks for $25 to “Danville- are $25. Call Carmen at 997-3831; or Natasha (925) 552-5100 Alamo AAUW EF” must be mailed today, May 5, at 945-8040, ext. 15. www.skinglomedspa.com

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Danville Mid-day Referral Group, come. For reservations, call Marilyn at Art BNI 485-9869. WEEKEND PREVIEW Danville Mid-day Referral Group, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 75 Artists Wanted a chapter of Business Network The organization’s next meeting will The Alamo Danville Artists’ Society is International, meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 beginning at 7 p.m., Thursday, May looking for artists to sumbit work for p.m., every Wednesday, at Louka’s, 11, at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 the eighth annual Art in the Park on 267 Hartz in Danville. Call Fran Bates Hartz Ave. For information, call Post Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Painters and three- at 363-4327 or e-mail franbates@ Commander Mac McCuskey at 837- dimensional artists are encouraged marykay.com. 2740 or visit www.vfw.org. to apply soon for the few openings in Danville PM Toastmasters Club these categories. Send a stamped, #1785 self-addressed envelope to: Norma The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m., Webb, 67 Hazelnut Court, San every Wednesday, at DVC, San Concerts Ramon, CA 94583 or e-mail nor- Ramon Campus, Room 217, 3150 [email protected]. Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. American Music Masters Guests are welcome. For information The Danville Community Band will call Debra Elmore at 934-3113 or visit present “American Music Masters” www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 3, at the Author Visits Danville Rotary Dean Lesher Regional Center for the The Danville Rotary meets at noon Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Author Visit and Discussion every Monday at the Brass Door, 2154 Reserved seating is $14 for adults; Linda Donn, author of “The Little San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. $12 for seniors; and $10 for students. Balloonist,” will be discussing her For information, visit www.danvillero- To order call 943-SHOW (943-7469) book over wine and heavy appetizers tary.org. or visit www.dlrca.org. For information at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 5, at the about the band, visit www.danville- Blackhawk Grille, 3540 Blackhawk Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary band.org. The Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Plaza Circle, Danville. Cost is $25. To The Blackhawk Chorus reserve a spot, contact Carol Mascali Club meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Crow Canyon “Broadway Hits from the Past 100 at 352-7640 or [email protected]. Years” concert featuring Special Local stars Space is limited. Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Join them for great fellowship Blend, Relativity and the Blackhawk Kate Turley of Danville stars as Jasmine and Joey Borromeo of Barbershoppers will benefit the Dinner with Kathryn Reiss and make a difference in your com- Alamo as Aladdin in this weekend’s special production of Disney’s Come and join children’s author munity and the world. Call Scott at Resurrection Lutheran Church. This Kathryn Reiss and the winners of the 820-8242. concert will start at 7:30 p.m., Friday, “Aladdin Jr.,” presented by the Walnut Creek Civic Arts Junior California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo May 12, at the church, 7557 Amador Theatre Program. Other local residents with roles are Mallory Cless, Branch, Young Writers Contest Diablo Black Men’s Group Valley Blvd., Dublin. Advance tickets for dinner and a celebration at 6 The Diablo Black Men’s Group,which are $15. Call 828-1580 or visit www. Brittany Cureton, Courtney and Erin Spagner from Danville; and p.m., Friday, May 19, at Pleasant promotes fellowship in the Diablo resluthdublin.org. Dallas Morris of Alamo. The play will run at 9:30 a.m., noon and Hill Recreation and Park, 320 Civic Valley for black men and their families, meets at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May The Murasake Ensemble 7 p.m., Friday, May 5, and at 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at the Drive, Pleasant Hill. Reservations are The Murasake Ensemble is a musical required. Tickets are $17 for CWC 20, at the San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Del Valle Theatre, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd. in Walnut Creek. General Bishop Drive. Visit www.dbmg.org. experience of sounds unlike any other, members; $20 for non-members. which “reaches into the inner spirit.” admission tickets are $11; seniors and children tickets are $8. To Diablo Singles Dance Club Contact Camille Minichino at camille@ It will perform at 5 p.m., Sunday, May order tickets, call 943-SHOW (943-7469) or visit www.dlrca.org. minichino.com or (510) 881-8929. Diablo Singles Dance Club dances 14, at Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 regularly the last Wednesday of the Camino Tassajara, Danville. This event month from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the is free. Call 648-7000 or visit www. Arts Education Building, corner of peacejourney.org/Jazz. (510) 521-8448 or visit www.hornet- Celebrate Jewish Women Clubs Ygnacio Valley Road and Wiget Lane, events.com. Chabad of Contra Costa Women’s Walnut Creek. The cost is $7 for Bringing Back Natives Garden Circle will host Celebrate the Jewish Alamo Cribbage Club members and $9 for non-members. Women with a delectable dinner All are welcome. The club will also Tour The club plays cribbage for fun. It Events A free garden tour will visit 65 pesti- catered by Milk and Honey of L.A., meets at 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday host the 5th Saturday Big Band Dance fine wines, goody bags and Chassidic from 7:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, April cide-free, water-conserving gardens at the Safeway conference room, 200 “A Live Makeover Show” that provide habitat for wildlife and scholar and speaker Shimonah Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call 935-3325. 29, at Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, 1475 Tzukernik. This event is from 5:30-9 Creekside Drive, Walnut Creek. The Healing Place Church Women will be have more than 30 percent native Bay Area Single Christians hosting a live makeover show with plants, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, p.m., Monday, May 15, at Walnut cost is $10 for members and $12 for Creek Marriott, 2355 N. Main St. BASC club is a free, large, online non-members. Call 837-2851. special guest and gold star mom, May 7. This event is free, registra- group with event listings for Christian Marina Beyer from 12:30-2:30 p.m., tion is required and closes Thursday, RSVP to Shrternie Kagan at 209- single adults around the S.F. Bay Diablo Valley Single Parents Saturday, May 6, at the Danville April 20. Call (510) 236-9558, e-mail 1373. Area. See information at http://groups. This group meets at 6:30 p.m., on Grange, 743 Diablo Road. A special [email protected], or Danville Street Festival yahoo.com/group/bascsingles/. various days each month, and at dif- hair stylist from Lousisiana will be the visit www.bringingbackthenatives.net. The Danville Street Festival will take ferent locations in the valley. Contact emcee. Tickets are $20. Call 831- Business Development Network Rich at [email protected] or 838-9487. BDN is a group of professionals that 9123 or visit www.healingplacechurch. share resources and develops busi- Mt. Diablo Macintosh Users Group org. ness through relationships. It meets Get questions answered, solutions Armed Forces Day 7:45-9 a.m., the second and fourth for problems, share experiences and Celebrate Armed Forces Day on the Thursday of each month at Denny’s, explore new Mac developments. Club USS Hornet Museum by witnessing 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Call meets at 7:30 p.m., the third Monday simulated flight operations, mission Bonnie at 648-0222. of every month, at the Alamo Safeway briefings and by meeting former Community Room. For information, crew members, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Business Network International call 837-1111 or 829-5501. The Danville Chapter of Business Saturday, May 20, at 707 W. Hornet Network International, a world-wide San Ramon Valley Exchange Club Ave., Alameda. A special family admis- networking organization that focuses The San Ramon Valley Exchange sion price of $20 is being offered only on helping local businesses grow Club invites you to join them at noon, on this day; regular admission is $14 through building strong networking the second and fourth Wednesday of for adults and $6 for children. Call relationships, meets at 7 a.m. every each month, at Faz, 600 Hartz Ave., Friday at Denny’s Restaurant on (sign in at 11:45 a.m.). Their next Camino Ramon. For information, call meeting on Wednesday, May 10, will Glenn Polanco at 831-3372. feature “Living History - the AWM” talk given by David Behring, President of Catholics@Work All Wars Memorial Foundation. RSVP Catholics@Work will be hosting 275-2412 or couchstepper@yahoo. John McGuckin, Lieutenant for com. The cost for lunch is $16. the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, to speak about life as a San Ramon Valley Historical Catholic Christian in the Holy Land, Society from 6:45-8:30 a.m., Tuesday, May The Historical Society will host a 9, at Crow Canyon Country Club, Pioneer Nite Dinner Meeting with a 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Cost presentation of the “Member of the is $20 for members and $27 for non- Year” award and interesting speakers members; buffet breakfast included. who will tell the history of their fami- Shop in your pajamas from the To register, visit www.catholicsatwork. lies. This event will be begin at 7 p.m., org/EventDesc.aspx or call 389-0704. Thursday, May 18, at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane. Cost is comfort of your bed! Contra Costa Rose Society $20. For information and reservations, The Contra Costa Rose Society will call Frances at 837-9382. have a rose exhibit with cut roses from members’ gardens from 10 a.m.-3 Tri-Valley Republican Women p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Navlet’s, Federated 2895 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Mike Conklin, founder of Sentinels The 24-Hour, at-home convenience store Hill. The public is also welcome to of Freedom, will be speaking at the bring roses with names for display; clubs’ next meeting at 6:30 p.m., please submit by 9 a.m. Call 681- Thursday, May 11, at Garlic de Pasta, 1551 or visit www.ccrose.org. 3037 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. www.fogster.com New members and visitors are wel- Danville Weekly • May 5, 2006 • Page 23 DANVILLE WEEKLY

place from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday- the Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking School, continuing to ascend up Spring to Success Luncheon Sunday, June 24-25. The festival will Lot, at the corner of Railroad and Mount Diablo. The descent will take Wardrobe for Opportunity will be host- include many different booths with Prospect avenues. Call 825-9090 or you into Danville for coffee at Peet’s. ing its 11th annual Spring to Success exciting things. All vendors must con- visit www.pcfma.com. Thursday night This ride takes place from 8:45 a.m.- Luncheon to honor two Clients of the tact MLA Productions at (831) 438- Farmers’ Market will be from 4-8 p.m., noon every Tuesday until June 13. Year with a silent auction, award cer- 4751 or claudette@mlaproductions. May 11-Sept. 14. Contact Bart Borland at (510) 601- emony, drawings and a fabulous lunch com. Filoli Estate and Gardens Visit 5062 or [email protected]. from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, May Family Stargazing BBQ Pleasant Hill Recreation is offering a ‘Jump Start Your Summer’ at the 19, at the San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Save Mount Diablo will host a sunset day trip to visit the Filoli Estate and Alameda County Fair Bishop Drive. Jessica Aguirre from BBQ and short hike at its Chaparral Gardens, from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., The theme for the Alameda County ABC 7 will MC the ceremony. Cost is Spring property for star gazing that will Saturday, May 20. The Filoli Estate and Fair in Pleasanton is “Jump Start $75. Call (510) 463-4100, ext. 1, or be interpreted by St. Mary’s professor Gardens is known to be one of the Your Summer,” beginning June 23- visit www.wardrobe.org. Ron Olowin. Everyone will meet at the finest country estates of the early 20th July 9 with concerts, funnel cakes, ‘Stand-Up Saturday!’ Dinner and park at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 3, at century. Tickets are $25 and include games and the fourth annual Cooking Show the Three Springs Entry, March Creek bus, admission and the tour; deadline Academy. There will be special dis- Stacey’s at Waterford in Dublin and Road, two miles east of Regency is May 4. The bus will pick people up counted days and discounted admisi- Laugh-A-Lot Productions, are fea- Drive. Guests should bring flashlights, in the Pleasant Hill Community Center son tickets for advance purchases; turing a comedy show, “Stand-Up warm clothing and a blanket. A $5 parking lot, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant visit www.alamedacountyfair.com or Saturday,” 9 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at donation per person is requested for Hill. Call 682-0896. call 426-7600. Stacey’s at Waterford, 4500 Tassajara the BBQ; RSVP by calling 947-3535 Grizzly Peak Cyclists Ride Livermore Valley Wine Auction Road, Suite C, Dublin. Advanced tick- or [email protected]. Bart Borland from Grizzly Peak Come and celebrate the spirit of the ets are $10; $15 at the door. Dinner Farmers Market Cyclists will lead a ride starting at the children in your community at the patrons receive priority seating. Call The Danville Farmers Market is open Park-N-Ride lot at Rudgear Road and 12th annual Livermore Valley Wine 264-4413 or visit www.laughalotpro- from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., every Saturday, at I-680 and then riding over to Athenian Auction on Saturday, May 20, at the ductions.com. Wine Vineyards, 5565 Tesla Road, Telescopes as Time Machines Livermore. Call 447-WINE (447-9463) Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society will or visit www.livermorewine.com. host Experience Telescopes as Time Oyster Point Bike Tour Machines, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nick Maufe will be leading a ride of May 20, meeting at the park, Lower Oyster Point south-east section of Summit lot, Mt. Diablo Summit Looking for Mount Diablo starting at 8:30 a.m., Museum. Plan to enter the North/ Saturday, May 13, meeting at Finley South Gates by 6:45 p.m. Leader Jim Croad, Riggs Canyon, north east of Head can be contacted at outreach@ Blackhawk-Camino Tassajara. The ride mdas.net. Healthy Foods? will take you approximately 16 miles Tour of the Blackhawk Museum and to a 3,000 feet elevation. Rain can- Blackhawk Museum sponsors a We have 100’s of cels. For information, contact Nick at docent-led tour of the museum’s 719-2504 or [email protected]. Renowned Exhibitions at 2 p.m. every Low Carb • Low Fat Realtor Round Table Saturday and Sunday. The tour is free This conference will include Realtors with admission. For information, call Low Calorie • Sugar Free from Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, 736-2280. Nevaga, Oregon and Texas and High Protein • No Trans Fat presentations about their areas so buyers will feel more comfortable Eat-Rite Individual Pizzas Gluten Free • No Aspartame investing in different areas, at 5 p.m., Fundraisers Wednesday, May 10, at the San Low Carb . Low Fat . Low Calorie Ask about our Ramon Community Center, 12501 18th Annual Charity Auction 2 Types to choose from Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. This event Pleasanton North Rotary will be hosting Weight Loss Workshop on May 16th is free, but reservations are required. this charity event to benefit Danville’s $4.99ea Call 395-2217. Wheelchair Foundation with a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, din- Protein Delite Shake Mix Small-Fry Shoppe is Turning 5! ner and dancing starting at 5 p.m., 19.5 Grams protein/16 servings The Small-Fry Shoppe in downtown Saturday, May 6, at the Pleasanton Danville will be celebrating its fifth Hilton, 7050 Johnson Drive. For infor- $23.99 birthday and rewarding its customers mation, tickets or questions contact with 20 percent off spring and summer Ron Hyde at 846-2757, shundahai@ Dixie Diner Muffin Mix apparel Monday-Friday, May 1-5. The comcast.net or www.pnr-rotary.org. Low Carb . Low Fat . Low Calorie store is located at 155 Railroad Ave. Healthy Foods Call 838-8885. Athenian’s Spring Fling Carnival 4 Flavors to choose from The Athenian School’s sophomore Spring Fest! for Families class will be hosting a Spring Fling $6.99ea 925.244.1000 The Danville Police Department and Carnival to raise funds for its activities, 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon the town of Danville will be hosting from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2100 Big Train Pancake Mix a free family Spring Fest for all ages. Mt. Diablo Blvd., Danville. 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‘Come Walk With Me’ Benefit Hidden Gardens of the Valley Tour Ellen Yang and her classmates from A benefit for the Valley Humane Your Personal Color Foothill High School’s Leadership Society Adoption Center will be host- Academy are hosting a benefit for the ing a self-driven garden tour, from 10 Taylor Family Foundation in Livermore, a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, May 7. There will Analysis Includes: from noon-5 p.m., Saturday, May be 10 gardens included in the tour; a 6, at Harvest Park Middle School, map and brochure will be provided at 4900 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. The the first garden. Tickets are $35 and First Session: Color Analysis & Makeup Makeover using Taylor Family Foundation provides may be purchased at Valley Humane colors that harmonize with YOUR Skin, Hair & Eyes Camp Arroyo for terminally ill children. Society Adoption Center, 273 Spring Teams consisting of 5-7 people are St., Pleasanton, or by calling Charli required to raise a minimum of $123. Hyden at 918-0799. Second Session: Review of your customized fabric swatch Information packets are available by Second Annual Wiggle Waggle palette (60+ colors) & wardrobe techniques contacting Melanie Gin at m_gin_ Walk-A-Thon [email protected]. This Walk-A-Thon will help defray Only $99 Devil Mountain Run costs for general operations at the Mother's Day Gift Certificates Available The 29th annual Devil Mountain Run Valley Humane Society in Pleasanton. with this ad (Reg. $129) will begin with sign-in at 8 a.m., 5K, This event will be 4-7 p.m., Saturday, 10K and Kids Fun Run! all start- June 3, at Robertson Park in Offer Good Until 5/31/06 ing at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, May 7, Livermore. The walk will begin at 4:30 in Downtown Danville on Railroad p.m. and the course will be flat and Color & Image Studio Avenue at Prospect. The day will end mostly paved. Walkers should bring with awards, refreshments and live bottled water; water stations will be music by Christopher Ford Band. available along the course for dogs. 1430-B Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek • 925.933.3233 • Call now for your color appt. Registration can be done online Registration is $25 per person or (through noon, Friday, May 6) and walkers can raise pledges of $50 or through the mail (until Friday, April more. Registration forms are avail- 28). Early fee is $28 ($13 for Kids Run able at the Valley Humane Society or ages 3-8); Race Weekend Fee is $35 at Fleet Feet Sports, 310 Main St., ($15 for Kids Run) at the Museum of Pleasanton., or by calling 426-8656. ALE the San Ramon Valley parking lot. For Spring Boutique Sale S ! information, contact RhodyCo at (415) The MOMS Club and Children’s 759-2690, www.childrenshospitaloak- Film Festival will be hosting a Spring land.org or www.rhodyco.com. Boutique Sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., PRING Fourth Annual ‘Stars and Cars’ Saturday, May 6, at the Veteran’s Hall, S ROGRESS Dream Gala 400 Hartz Ave., Danville. This event P Barry Sims, from the Oakland will benefit a national charity, Mother IN Raiders, and Foster a Dream will to Mother Fund. Free refreshments will hold its fourth annual “Stars and be provided, with drawing prizes and Cars” Dream Gala to raise funds for entertainment for the kids. For infor- Bay Area foster children. This event mation, contact Cori at 803-8083. begins with a wine tasting for VIP Style with Substance Gala SAN RAMON LIGHTING ticket holders at 5:30 p.m., dinner, Style with Substance Gala will be ben- a comedy show and an auction at efiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma FEATURING 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at the Society, hosted by Channel 5 person- Blackhawk Auto Museum, 3700 alities, and will include culinary delec- Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. The tions and confections, complimentary THE WORLD’S FINEST LIGHTING rest of the night will include auctions, champagne, Spring Fashion show and celebrity impersonators and other star more! This event will take place from guests. Tickets are $150 per person. 6-10 p.m., Sunday, May 7, at Aura, Contact Vanessa Kinney at (707) 747- 4825 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 0100 or [email protected]. Tickets are $125 and can be pur- Grateful Families Gala chased at the door or by calling Jenae The Grateful Families Program at at 462-2375. Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland will be hosting the third annual gala to thank the doctors, nurses and hospital staff that have Kids & Teens cared for their children. The night will begin with a cocktail reception and Kids Day silent auction at 6 p.m., and dinner, Comerica Bank along with the Danville SAN RAMON LIGHTING a live auction, an awards ceremony police and fire departments will cel- 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste 100 and dancing at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, ebrate kids safety awareness, from May 6, at the Oakwood Athletic Club, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 13, at San Ramon 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. the bank, 318 Diablo Road, Suite p. 925-242-9700 f. 925-242-9703 Tickets are $65 each. Call Tina Evans 100, Danville. There will be a spe- at (510) 428-3885, ext. 5767, or email cial appearance by the Oakland A’s [email protected]. mascot, Stomper, from 11 a.m.-noon

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Danville Weekly • May 5, 2006 • Page 25 DANVILLE WEEKLY along with free balloons, drawings and Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Tickets are in many Contra Costa communities. ers about our important connection shop on the shaping and pruning a fingerprinting station. This event is $11 for general admission and $8 for These include vision screening in ele- with wildlife and the world we share. techniques of bonsai. This event will free. Call 837-2365. seniors and children. For tickets, call mentary schools, distributing clothing Call 935-1978 or visit www.wildlife- begin at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 18, Manners for Teens 943-7469. to school children in need, daily reas- museum.org. at the Danville Library, Mt. Diablo Pleasant Hill Recreation will be offer- ‘Footloose’ surance phone calls to homebound Make a Difference Room, 400 Front St. Attendees will ing “Modern Manners” for middle and St. Joan of Arc LIGHT Youth Ministry elderly and handicapped clients, and Reutlinger Community for Jewish be entered in a drawing to win a free high school students from 1-3 p.m., will open the Broadway musical staffing the chapter’s Lafayette thrift Living (RCJL) in Danville provides bonsai tree. Saturday, May 13, at the District Office “Footloose,” at 8 p.m., Thursday- shop. Call 934-0901 or visit http://dia- assisted living, Alzheimer’s and skilled California Vacation Land Conference Room, 147 Gregory Lane, Saturday, May 4-6; Friday-Saturday, blovalley.assistanceleague.org. nursing care in a community our resi- The Blackhawk Auto Museum will be Pleasant Hill. Topics will include cell May 12-13 and at 6 p.m., Sunday, Blackhawk Museum Docent dents call home. Volunteers play a key hosting a hands-on family program by phone use, dining etiquette, listening, May 7 and 14, at St. Joan of Arc Training role at RCJL and opportunities are Robin Wiley where she will take you showing gratitude and more. Cost is Catholic Church, 2601 San Ramon If you are interested in becom- availabe for students and adults. For on a road trip across California without $22. Call 682-0896. Valley Blvd. Tickets are $15 and may ing a much appreciated part of the information, call Volunteer Coordinator ever leaving your seat. This event is be purchased at the church or online Blackhawk Museum family while con- Irma at 964-2098. from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 3700 at www.sjasr.org. tributing to your community, making Outdoor Adventure Faire Needs Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. This ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ new friends, learning new things, and You event if free with paid admission to the Miscellaneous Center REPertory Company will pres- having fun, become a docent! Training Remember the thrill of that bite, hook museum. Call 736-2280 or visit www. ent Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the is from 10 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Nov. up, the fight and the landing? Help blackhawkmuseum.org. Host Families Needed for German 23rd Floor” from May 18-June 17 at 7- mid-June 2006, at the Blackhawk Christ’s Kids Sports Ministry bring that Creating a Loving Relationship Exchange Students the Dean Lesher Regional Center for Museum. For information, contact excitement to a child by volunteering With Your Body Interested Danville families are needed the Arts, showing a hilarious behind- Norma at 736-2277 ext. 238. at the fishing program of its Outdoor Are you constantly striving to change to host one or two German exchange the-scenes peek into the writers’ room Child Abuse Prevention Council Adventure Faire from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., yourself into the “ideal” woman? students from Aug. 9-30. Families are for the Sid Caesar TV show. For tick- The Contra Costa County Child Abuse Saturday, May 13, at Shadow Cliffs Constance Smith will talk on redis- required to provide a bed in a shared ets, call 943-7469. Prevention Council needs volunteer Regional Recreation Area, 2500 covering a loving relationship with or private room, meals and transporta- S.T.A.G.E. Troupe Presents speakers for the community education Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. Call Jim at yourself from 9:30-11:30 a.m., tion to and from the weekday events. program. Volunteers must complete a 820-3874. Thursday, May 11, at Blackhawk If you are interested or need more ‘Godspell’ The 12th season of S.T.A.G.E. mandatory 24-hour speaker’s training Project Second Chance Country Club’s Terrace Room, 599 information, call Dawn Garlieb at 552- course. For information, call 946-9961. Blackhawk Club Drive. Cost is $25 8017 or visit www.educulture.org. Troupe Musical Production presents Help an adult to read, write or spell “Godspell,” at the School House Contra Costa Academy of Fine Art better with Project Second Chance per person, continental breakfast Theatre in Pleasant Hill. The show The academy seeks new volunteers (PSC) and the Contra Costa Country included. Contact Constance at starts at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 6. and members to help with tasks Library adult literacy program. Training [email protected] to Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the ranging from bookkeeping to recruit- will begin from 6:30-8:30 p.m., reserve your spot. On Stage door. For information or for advance ing instructors. The group meets Wedneday, May 3 and will continue Historic Trans Am Racing Lecture tickets call 682-0896. noon-1 p.m., the second Friday of the from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 6 and 13, at The Blackhawk Museum presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr. month at Richard’s Art & Craft Store, the PSC office, 75 Santa Barbara Rd., Historic Trans Am Racing, its 40th Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education 225 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call Beth Pleasant Hill. For information, call 927- Anniversary Tour, from 10:30 a.m.- presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr. start- noon, Saturday, May 27, at the ing tonight at 7 p.m., Friday, May 5, Batchelor at 837-5654. 3250 or e-mail [email protected]. Spiritual Devil Mountain Run Needs You! Regional Medical Center Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk and 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, May 6, Plaza Circle, Danville. The lecture will at the Del Valle Theatre, 1963 Tice Race weekend volunteers are needed The Contra Costa Regional Medical Catholics@Work Breakfast all for the Devil Mountain Run activi- Center needs volunteers to work in kick off the tour and Trans Am cars will Meeting ties. Help out, have fun and get a patient services, gift shop or at the be on display. Lecture is free with paid Catholics@Work will be hosting a T-shirt! For information, call (415) 759- information desk. For an application or admission. Call Jon Hart at 736-2277, breakfast series with an opportunity 2690 or email [email protected]. information, call Julie Kelley, Volunteer ext. 248, or visit www.blackhawkauto. to network with people who are look- Coordinator, at 370-5441. org. ing for a purpose and leadership in Diablo Valley Literacy Council The Diablo Valley Literacy Council Rides for Seniors in Lafayette In Search of El Dorado their lives, from 6:45-8:30 a.m., every The Blackhawk Auto Museum will be second Tuesday of the month until (DVLC) is looking for volunteers to Rides for Seniors, based in Lafayette, help non-English speaking adults learn is looking for volunteers (25 years hosting a hands-on family funshops June and September-December, at “In Search of El Dorado” by Robin Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville. how to read, write and speak English. and older) to allow seniors “to age There will be three tutor-training work- in place” in their homes and be Wiley from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 21, For information, call 389-0704 or visit 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. www.catholicsatwork.org. shops held: Saturday, May 6; Tuesday, safe when transported to a doctor May 9; and Saturday, May 13, at appointment or grocery shopping. Learn the meaning behind Spanish- DVLC, 4000 Clayton Road, Concord. If you are available for a couple of named cars, participate in silversmit- There is a non-refundable $15 regis- hours periodically, call 284-6699. ing, and make Mexican paper flowers. tration fee. For information or to regis- Fingerprinting and DMV background This event is free with paid admission Volunteering ter, call Jane at 938-0139. check required. to the museum. Call 736-2288 or visit www.blackhawkauto.org. Alzheimer’s Association Help Your Senior Neighbors Search and Rescue The Alzheimer’s Association of A lot of Danville seniors need rides to The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Lead Group for B2B Business Northern California, East Bay branch, their appointments, stores or to special Search and Rescue Team needs vol- Developers events. The Seniors’ Club at Veterans unteer members to respond to missing This event will include instruction seeks volunteers to facilitate support on the development of your busi- groups, staff the help line, and perform Memorial Hall is looking for volunteers person incidents, disasters and other to provide rides on an “as-needed critical incidents. Team members are ness and will be from 7:45-10 a.m., a variety of office support at its office Thursday, May 18, at Mimi’s Cafe, in Lafayette. Call (800) 660-1993. basis” on one or more Mondays a on call 24/7 year round. The program month. Call Jenn Overmore at 314- provides required training including 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. Cost is Assistance League of Diablo Valley 3476 for more information. wilderness traveling, first aid, map and free; $40 for non-members, including This chapter of the National compass, tracking disaster response breakfast. Call 201-3410 or visit www. Assistance League seeks new vol- Lindsay Wildlife Museum b2bpowerexchange.com/dublin.htm. unteer members to help with a wide Docents are needed to lead class and search skills, and may addition- tours, teaching children and oth- ally include special training for canine, Memory Switchplate Workshop range of philanthropic service projects equestrian, technical, mountain bike or Artist Kristina Young will be teaching other rescue skills. For information and a workshop from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, applications, visit www.contracostasar. May 6, at the Bedford Gallery, org or call 646-4461. 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Trails Maintenance Participants will create a collage East Bay Trail Dogs is an all-volunteer light switch plate adorned with fam- group that has built, repaired and ily photos, buttons or small objects. helped maintain single-track trails in Registration is required. Cost is $40 the East Bay Regional Park District, per person. Call 295-1417. the Mt. Diablo State Park, and Walnut Operations Start-Up, Monitoring, Creek open space. Volunteers meet HR the fourth Saturday and one weekday This event will include business organi- each month. To participate, call Harry zation development processes and will at 443-3925. be from 8:30-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue May 24, at Carr American Conference Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) will Center, 4400 Rosewood Drive, be offering volunteer orientations Pleasanton. This event is free, but reg- from 1-2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13 istration is required. Call 960-1600 or May 12-31, 2006 and Sunday, May 28, at East County visit www.techventures.org. Animal Shelter (ECAS), 4595 Gleason Real Estate Investment Expo Furniture up to 30% Off Drive, Dublin. 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Hardy Ct. (5 homes available) $mid 900,000 Danville Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Heritage 997-3966 2 Bedrooms 6 Bedrooms 216 Garden Creek $499,000 265 Montego Dr. $4,600,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 977-8965 Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 831-3329 527 Sycamore Cir. $525,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 791-2580 604 Hartley Dr. $574,990 Diablo Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 457-6960 4 Bedrooms 658 Morninghome Rd. $625,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4075 21 Calle Del Casarillo $1,895,000 1165 Sunshine Dr. $699,950 Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 984-3060 Work with an agent who knows the Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-5017 5 Bedrooms 2198 Shoshone Cir. $700,000 terrain and keeps your goals in view. Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 984-1787 1528 Avenida Nueva $2,848,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. UCB 831-6230 Call Carolyn … she’ll steer you in the 3 Bedrooms 114 Rassani $1,150,000 Alamo Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4159 right direction. 311 Prospect Ave. $1,365,000 3 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 648-5374 2027 Danville Blvd. $799,000 4 Danville Oak Pl. $689,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4155 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 413-1068 434 Winfield Ln. $829,000 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-5050 Office 925.314.1111 | Direct 925.963.8938 1456 Paseo Nogales $1,200,000 1653 Brush Creek Pl. $845,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. ReMax Accord 943-3333 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Liberty Properties 963-7428 [email protected] 151 Pebble Ln. $1,448,000 35 Mt. Valley Pl. $849,900 Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 831-3329 Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Blackhawk 484-2104 117 Samantha Ct. $1,499,900 27 Nob Hill Dr. $850,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. ReMax Accord 943-3333 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.ReMax Accord 943-3333 30 Vernal Ct. $1,725,000 208 Promenade $853,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-3126 16 Years Experience In Full Time Residential Real Estate! Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 699-3527 1606 Litina Ln. $1,799,000 42 Casablanca St. $859,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 323-6735 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 833-1822 2139 Las Trampas Rd. $3,650,000 708 Oakmont Ct. $889,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 837-5679 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 736-1666 248 Abigail Cir. $925,000 5 Bedrooms [email protected] Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 314-2428

www.CynthiaHussey.com 94 Park Meadow Ct. $1,295,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4155 4 Bedrooms 1427 Vine Ln. $1,395,000 605 Ambience Wy. $1,079,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 998-3098 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 323-6735 JUST SOLD! 591 Bridgewater Rd. $1,135,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 683-5165 Blackhawk 795 Brookside $1,199,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4155 3 Bedrooms 11 Deer Meadow Ct. $1,298,000 13 Meadowlark Ct. $1,224,950 Sun 2-4:30 p.m. Blackhawk 736-4155 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4022 214 Sabina Ct. $1,399,950 4 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.ReMax Accord 943-3333 566 Cento Court ~ Ruby Hill 311 Live Oak Dr. $1,299,000 Popular San Marco floor plan, both spacious and inviting. 41 Diamond Dr. $1,499,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Heritage 577-4004 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 800-492-6365 Walking distance to community center, park, pool, tennis courts and playgrounds. 520 Blackhawk Club Dr. $1,525,000 310 Amelia $1,585,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Blackhawk 683-5689 Kitchen upgrades include tile floors, oak cabinetry and Corian countertops, plenty Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 317-5048 of windows, custom blinds, white appliances, heat lamps recessed lighting. 576 Del Amigo Rd. $3,985,000 5 Bedrooms Adjoining family room with stone fireplace, surround sound and door leading Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire 217-5048 33 Liquid Amber Ct. $1,345,000 to backyard. Incredible backyard perfect for entertaining. Luxurious living 840 Glasgow Cir. $949,000 Sun 1:30-4 p.m. Blackhawk 510-406-4836 and dining room with high ceilings. Dining room overlooking backyard. Sun 2-5 p.m. By Owner 858-0981 Living room with gas starter/burning fireplace. 14 Woodranch Cir. $959,000 Walnut Creek Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Empire 217-3112 605 Glasgow Cir. $960,000 2 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 519-6838 1919 Ygnacio Vlly Rd., #36 $379,950 108 St. Edwards Ct. $979,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 648-5354 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 876-6935 52 Iron Horse Ln. $629,900 Cynthia 5 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m.Intero 487-2629 45 Vicenza Ct. $1,199,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4046 3 Bedrooms 1085 Yorkshire Pl. $1,329,000 72 Iron Horse Ln. $769,900 Sat 1-5 p.m. Intero 286-7087 Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Intero 487-2629 Hussey 742 Danville Blvd. $1,399,000 1940 San Luis Rd. $824,800 Home sales Sat/Sun 1:30-4 p.m.Alain Pinel 998-9747 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 457-4551 (925) 580-1430 ➤ Continued from page 30 15 Discovery Ct. $1,625,000 475 Le Jean Wy. $830,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max Accord 838-4100 Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Intero 855-4105 6 Maplewood Ct. $1,699,000 Sun 2-5 p.m. Intero 855-4072 4 Bedrooms 37 Lily Ct. $999,999 1942 Highridge Ct. $859,990 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4072 Sun 1-4 p.m. Assist 2 Sell 339-3500 Page 30 • May 5, 2006 • Danville Weekly REAL ESTATE

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Danville Weekly • May 5, 2006 • Page 31 ALAMO ALAMO BLACKHAWK Spectacular Estate in Vintage Acres $6,750,000 Privately Gated Alamo Ridge $3,650,000 Magnificent Mediterranean $3,350,000 Your own private villa that will take you away from the Knock-out gorgeous home situated on nearly 7 acres, Elegant estate on one-half+/-acre backing to the 2nd hustle of the city, yet close enough to enjoy city life. in an enclave of exclusive estates on large parcels. hole of the Falls Golf Course. 5100+/-sf, 4bd, 5.5ba, office, 5bd, 5-full/2-half baths. Smashing views of Mt. Diablo. 4bd, 3-full/2-half baths. theatre, music room, gourmet kitchen with nook. Sharon Dare 925.855.4041 Pamela Schmidt 925.855.4018 Carol Erbert 925.736.1666 Dale Schroeder 925.785.6219

DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Wonderful Westside Danville $1,499,000 Imagine A Perfect Location $1,425,000 Carmel Charm $1,365,000 Gorgeous .53+/-acre lot with views of Mt. Diablo. 2 sep- 4bd, 3ba, decorated to a “T”, tree-lined lot, view of Freshly landscaped, beautifully appointed, hard- arate yards, one with pool/patio, the other with large hills, quiet court, club house, pool, trails to parks and wood floors, a “walk-in” fireplace in the dining room grass area. 4bd, 3ba, remodeled kitchen and more. Blackhawk Plaza. copied from the Heritage House in Mendocino. Brad Gothberg 800.492.6365 X 3062 Holly Fitzsimmons 925.997.1001 Earle Conklin 925.648.5374

BLACKHAWK DANVILLE DANVILLE Updated To Perfection $1,299,000 Great Curb Appeal! $1,299,000 Classic Rancher in Sycamore $1,135,000 Great floor plan, master down, 3 spacious bedrooms New Karastan carpet, freshly painted inside. 4bd, Newly remodeled maple/stainless kitchen, 4bd plus up, 2.5ba, 3-car garage. Designer lighting, paint, fix- 3ba, single story, office + bonus room and unfinished den, 2.5ba on private one-third+/-acre with vine- tures, slab granite, slate, cherry wood. detached studio. yard/fruit trees. 3-car garage. Suzanne Gardner 925.577.4165 Bryan Craft 925.980.5453 Pam Gaya 925.855.4049 Esther Langhofer 925.683.5165

Danville 15 Railroad Avenue 925.855.4000 Blackhawk 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Circle 925.648.5300

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