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Children’s Film QUOTE OF THE WEEK Fest next weekend We are attempting to bring IS LIFE GETTING IN THE WAY OF YOUR FITNESS? The Danville International Not anymore, Let me bring the gym to you Children’s Film Festival is people back in time. and help you reach your fi tness goals. taking place next weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 16-18. It “ Experienced Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainer in the privacy of your home. is billed as “A Film Festival for —Nancy Bray, Kiwanis Hay Days organizer. See story, page 5. All equipment provided for all levels of Fitness. Children and by Children.” Flexible schedule to meet your needs! ” The festival kicks off Friday Call now to get in evening with a special appear- Jody Pearsall, Owner and Film Festival will feature a meet these folks who will share shape by Summer! ance by 16-year-old Taylor Marilyn Monroe impersonator their personal stories, part of Exercise Physiologist and Personal Lautner, a viewing of the (209) 640-8928 Trainer, Licensed and insured. for a good cause Thursday, the rich history of our Valley. film in which he stars, “The May 15. The event is being Saturday is the final day of Adventures of Sharkboy and held at the Blackhawk Auto the Museum’s current exhibit, Lavagirl,” and a dessert recep- Museum, with three musi- “Agriculture, For a Century, tion. Another celebrity guest cal venues and screenings the Business of the Valley,” will be Alyson Stoner, 14, who of Monroe’s classic movies. which highlights the period CHAINSAW ART BY GLEN SIEVERT also attended last year. Food will include samples of 1850 through 1950. Each Films will be screened all from 20 area restaurants and Saturday special guests who day Saturday and Sunday at ALAMO PLAZA almost as many Livermore lived and worked in the Valley the Village Theatre and Town Valley wineries. during this period have been Meeting Hall on Front Street May 10th & 11th The doors open at 5:30 there to talk to visitors. in Danville. On Saturday the p.m. for a $50 donation and Also tomorrow, Ross Smith finalists in the Street Smarts the fun will continue until will be at the museum signing video contest for middle 8:30 p.m. A live auction will his new book, “History of the school students will be shown. take place from 7-7:30 p.m. A Danville Grange.” This book Tickets and passes for the silent auction will have tables tells the story of the Valley’s weekend’s events range from of great items, and attendees leading agricultural organiza- $5 to $25, and are available can also enjoy the famous tion, Danville Grange No. 85, online at www.villagetheatre- antique auto collection. which ranchers throughout shows.com, or at the Danville For tickets, call 648-2098. the Valley joined when it was Community Center, 420 Front The event benefits the Rotary founded in 1873. The book is St.; call 314-3400. A schedule Club’s many worthwhile for sale in the museum store is at www.caindiefilmfest.org. causes. for $15. Ross Smith, a for- The festival is co-sponsored mer president of the Museum by the California Independent Scouts helping of the San Ramon Valley Film Festival Association and Blue Star Moms Board of Trustees, is a retired the Town of Danville. geologist and current Worthy Boy Scouts of America Master of the Grange. Troop 36 will help the Blue Marilyn Monroe The Museum of the San Star Moms Chapter 101 in its appearing in Ramon Valley is located in BEARS, BEAR BENCHES, AND TREE SCULPTURE drive next week for items to Blackhawk the restored Southern Pacific send to the troops overseas. 707-354-0729 Depot at 205 Railroad Ave. in The Danville/Sycamore Items like lip balm, gum, AA Danville. Call 837-3750 or go www.chainsawsculpting.com Valley Rotary Club’s 18th batteries, games and DVDs to www.museumsrv.org. annual Blackhawk Food, Wine will be welcome. The collection takes place Take a tour from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 17, at the Danville of history Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. A walking tour of Danville’s The Scouts will help take historic downtown will take donations and sort and pre- place tomorrow, May 10, to pare items for delivery to the visit interesting sites and ONLY Middle East. inform people about the roots $300 Other suggested donations of the community. Saturday PER MONTH are single-serving food items morning tours by experienced Individual Pricing (tuna pouches, chicken cre- docents take place on the sec- Membership ations), drink mixes (Kool Aid, ond Saturday of each month, Minute Maid packets), new through October. They meet INDIVIDUALS / FAMILIES cotton T-shirts in large sizes in front of the Museum of the and new cotton socks. The San Ramon Valley at 10 a.m. One Time Initiation Fee * Monthly Dues troops also appreciate letters A Friday evening walking Unlimited Green Fees & Range Balls from people back at home. tour will take place Friday, Reduced Guest Fees & Shop Discounts May 16. Evening tours Charging Privileges * Monthly Billing Valley old timers meet in front of the Village and more... meeting at Theatre, 233 Front St., at museum tomorrow 6:15 p.m. and are held the third Friday of each month Valley “Old Timers” are invit- through October. They are led ed to stop by the Museum of by Danville Councilwoman the San Ramon Valley tomor- Karen Stepper. row between 10 a.m. and 1 The tours are free, but p.m. for a reunion. Others are donations to the Museum are encouraged to stop by and accepted. Call 837-3750. 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road / San Ramon / 925.735.4253
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Elworthy Ranch decision due Tuesday
Plan calls for clustered MEGHAN NEAL homes, lots of open space
by Meghan Neal / iÊv>ÌÊ«ÀÌÊvÊÌ iÊÀ>V ÊVÃiÊÌÊ->Ê,>Ê6>iÞÊ ÕiÛ>À`ÊÜÕ`Ê >ÛiÊn{Ê ext week the Planning homes and an apartment building if the plan is approved next week. Commission will decide N whether to approve a Loving & Campos Architects. and includes a 182-acre scenic residential development on the The homes would be located easement. Elworthy Ranch, a hilly property on the flat section of the prop- “I think it’s a good project all- on the slope of Las Trampas Ridge erty, close to the road. By opting around,” said Dyer. “It’s got a lot in southwest Danville. for a high-density development of community benefits to it, no The plan is to build 84 single- rather than spreading the houses real impacts and it’s a desirable family homes and a 12-unit apart- throughout the hills, a greater por- product.” ment building on 12 acres of the tion of the land would be pre- Town leaders held a special 459-acre property. served, he explained. meeting last Thursday to tour the “It’s kind of the state-of-the- The biggest portion, more than site. Dyer and other project repre- art in development to really 200 acres, would be dedicated to sentatives pointed out its potential
MEGHAN NEAL cluster, to minimize your foot- East Bay Regional Park District Architect Norm Dyer shows Danville Planning Commissioners the design for a resi- print and maximize undeveloped for preservation. The plan also ° Continued on page 7 dential development on a small section of the 459-acre Elworthy Ranch. open space,” said Norm Dyer of sets aside 24 acres for mitigation School board OKs Kiwanis charging full steam master plan ahead for July 3-4 for Monte Vista Apply now to enter pet parade, bathing suit show or talent event
Goals are to remove portables, build multi-story structure by Dolores Fox Ciardelli lier than usual, to try to escape the midday heat, said organizers. It is by Geoff Gillette with a multi-story structure. Clark ave fun by taking part in scheduled to run until 12:30 p.m., said that the basic goal of the plan the Hay Days festivities and the theme will be “Celebrating fficient use of space. That’s is upgrading the current facility, not H on July 3-4 in downtown Hay Days.” what the new master plan for expanding it. Danville. That’s the message these “This is possibly the biggest E Monte Vista High School is “There is very little growth being days from the Kiwanis of San anniversary celebration the San all about. The San Ramon Valley built in,” he explained. Ramon Valley, which is putting Ramon Valley has ever seen,” said Unified School District board gave The current campus was designed together the spectacular Hay Days Romano. “It’s unbelievable we can its approval last month to a plan for around 2,400 students, and the celebration on the 3rd as well as provide all this fun and no charge that will eventually mean a con- student population is now 2,422. the annual Fourth of July Parade to the public.” solidation of some space, while School Board Vice President the next day. That evening, San Ramon will opening up more room for students, Joan Buchanan said she agreed “We have the fun planned but host a Star Spangled Spectacular classrooms and storage. with the need for changes in the we do need help from the public / ÃÊÞi>À½ÃÊViÀ>ÌÛiÊ«>À>`iÊLÕÌÌÊ in its Central Park at 5 p.m., with The plan was presented to the 100 and 300 buildings. to participate in the events,” said Ü>ÃÊ`iÃ}i`ÊLÞÊ >ÛiÊÀiÃ`iÌÊÃi« Ê fireworks beginning at 9:35 p.m. board by Stan Clark, an associate “Those buildings are very low on event co-chairman David Romano. -ÕÛ>ÊvÊ-Ê iÃ}ð For a complete schedule of with Quattrocchi Kwok Architects. space,” she said. “Prizes are being awarded in the events, go to www.kiwanis-srv.org. Clark said the master plan is the Clark pointed out that part of contests.” ing a community picnic on the And don’t forget to sign up to be in culmination of several discussions. the reason for the lack of space is Two days of festivities will cel- town green on Front Street next one of the shows. N “This started in November and the design of the building, noting, ebrate Danville’s sesquicentennial to the library from 4-7 p.m., and concluded in March,” he said at “They are very strangely laid out.” and the 50-year anniversary of the the Fabulous Cruisetones will play the April 22 meeting. “We had six He said removing the 100 build- beginning of Hay Days, which was music from the 1950s. Sign up for Hay Days fun spirited meetings where we had 30 ing would also have the beneficial originally a four-day celebration Meanwhile, there will be carni- Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley or so people there to discuss the effect of creating a small courtyard of the town’s centennial in 1958 val games, train rides and a Kid’s has application forms on its Web site issues.” area for students and faculty, giving that concluded with a parade. It & Pet Costume Parade on Railroad to enter the parade and Hay Days In general the master plan lays the campus a greater sense of open- continued until 1962 when it was Avenue by the Museum of the San events. Visit www.kiwanis-srv.org. out what the committee felt were ness and space. scaled back to just the Fourth of Ramon Valley. There will also be UÊÕÞÊ{Ì Ê-«iV>Ê `ÌÊxäÌ Ê the needs to be addressed at Monte Assistant Superintendent July parade, which has taken place an old-fashioned bathing suit show, Anniversary Hay Days Parade (all Vista. Those included a women’s Margaret Brown suggested the each summer since. The Kiwanis are live music, an Arabian horse show entries must offer entertainment team room, a sports medicine facil- library facility be placed on the reenacting Hay Days but in a period and the coronation of Miss Pioneer value) ity, more science classrooms and third floor of the new multi-story of four hours instead of four days. Belle. Hay rides will transport peo- UÊÕÞÊÎÀ`Ê `½ÃÊEÊ*iÌÊ ÃÌÕiÊ Parade (no entry fee required); lim- additional space for the library, structure, which would both allow “We are recreating Hay Days ple between the two venues. storage and administration, accord- the design of an entirely new library the best we can and attempting to The Role Players Ensemble is Ìi`ÊÌÊÌ iÊvÀÃÌÊ£ääÊiÌÀið UÊÕÞÊÎÀ`Ê"`Ê>à i`Ê£nxäà ing to Clark. and increase the space in the court- bring people back in time,” said presenting the “Danville’s Got £xäÃÊ >Ì }Ê-ÕÌÊ- ÜÊÊiÌÀÞÊ Goals of the master plan include yard area. Nancy Bray of the Kiwanis Club. Talent” show beginning at 8 p.m. fee required); limited to the first 25 the removal of the portable class- Board members were pleased She noted that thanks to Safeway, in the Veteran’s Hall at Hartz and entries rooms currently in use at Monte with the plan although there were the entire event is being offered at Prospect. UÊÕÞÊÎÀ`Ê/>iÌÊ- ÜÊÊiÌÀÞÊviiÊ Vista as well as replacing the build- no charge to the public. The Fourth of July Parade starts required). ings known as “100” and “300” ° Continued on page 7 The Town of Danville is host- at 9 a.m. this year, an hour ear- >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ >ÞÊ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 5 NEWSFRONT
Youth vs. age on the tennis courts John Schnittker, center, who organized senior tennis players to meet the San Ramon Valley High School varsity team last Thursday, watches the play
DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI with high school coaches Andy Lutz and Frank Haswell. The annual event was begun many years ago by the late Bob Vincent, the high school’s first tennis coach. About 20 matches were played last week, with the high school play- ers strong on slices and the older gents relying on consistency. Left: Fathers who are not quite seniors were recruited to play their sons, the Wolves’ top doubles team: (l-r) John Hansen, Bill Cox, Bryan Cox and Jaymes Hansen. Three candidates vying for supervisor 50 percent of vote needed to decide election
by Meghan Neal spent close to the same amount With less than a month until the from Jan. 1 through March 17, June 3 primary election, the race roughly $20,000. for District 3 County Supervisor Thomas did not disclose finan- is heating up, with candidate signs cial information to the county since sprouting on hillsides and lawns. If his campaign hadn’t raised the one candidate wins 50 percent of required minimum of $1,000 by the the vote, that person automatically cutoff. The candidates will report wins. If no one gets 50 percent, the figures again at the end of May. top two contenders will face off in Whoever ends up in the super- November. visor seat next year will inherit Mother’s Day Brunch Three candidates are vying for the county’s $3 billion retiree the seat: State Assemblyman Guy healthcare liability—a problem Houston (R., 15th) is challeng- Piepho points out she inherited Sunday May 11th, 2008 ing incumbent Supervisor Mary when she took office in 2005. Nejedly Piepho, and Danville She says that over the last four 10:00 - 2:30 resident Stevan Thomas recently years she’s kept her promises joined the race as a write-in can- to control the budget while also didate. making roads safer and less con- Dinner Houston, being termed out of gested, protecting open spaces his seat in the Assembly, originally and supporting public safety. intended to run for Congress but Piepho held a rally last Friday 5:00 - 8:00 was stopped short when Republican at the Veteran’s Hall in Danville Party leaders chose to back another to reach absentee ballot voters. candidate. Houston then turned his Danville Councilwoman Karen 44 Church Street focus to the supervisor job. Stepper, Bob Pack of the Pack Meanwhile, Democrat Thomas Foundation and other local leaders Danville was after Houston’s seat in the joined her to show their support. 925.820.7200 Assembly, but he dropped out as it “I will continue to put the public’s became clear that contender Joan interest first—to deliver results,” www.bridgesdanville.com Buchanan held a strong lead in the Piepho pledged at the event. democratic primary. Houston is spreading a similar County supervisor is a nonpar- message; in his campaign statement tisan position. In this spirit, State he promises to put the average citi- Sen. Tom Torlakson (D., 7th) has zen first. He cites public safety as a endorsed Piepho, a Republican. top priority and pledges to practice Houston has been endorsed by fiscal responsibility. fellow Republican Gov. Arnold Having served as mayor of Schwarzenegger. Dublin for six years, he points to Piepho began the year with that city’s record for fiscal thrift $83,918 in campaign funds; as proof that he could take on the Houston with $156,278. county’s economic problems. As of March 17, when the can- Thomas, a progressive Democrat didates last reported financial and Danville electrician, notes information to the Contra Costa he is a trouble shooter and fixes Elections Department, Houston things for a living. Although the had received $5,160 in contribu- position is non-partisan he said tions in 2008; Piepho had received party matters in terms of philoso- $11,859. The two campaigns phy and ideals. N Page 6ÊUÊ >ÞÊ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ NEWSFRONT ./2#!,
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NEW Botox® Service FOR UNDERARM PERSPIRATION PROBLEMS COURTESY EXCHANGE CLUB COURTESY $75 OFF ® way up the ridge. The proposal fell said a detention basin—essentially Botox Treatment Elworthy through because of soil runoff and a holding pond—was added to the plus Free Consultation to new clients only Not valid with other offers. Expires 5-31-08 ° Continued from page 5 landslide issues. plan to help improve the drainage The family then partnered with system. benefits—for example the now- the O’Brien group and came up At the hearing the staff reviewed FREE CONSULTATION Pleasanton San Ramon private property would be available with a less intrusive proposal. an environmental report that was New clients only 374 St. Mary St. 2701 Crow Canyon Blvd. for hiking, mountain biking and Five acres will be set aside for prepared for the project. The 925 846-5614 925 837-6400 other outdoor activities. the Elworthy family, including one results showed the development The plan includes a 12-car park- existing home and a private eques- would have very little impact on ing lot connected to a pedestri- trian facility. the environment, and none that an trail that travels up the ridge. When this project was first couldn’t be mitigated. The land would also be accessible introduced, many nearby residents The Planning Commission will Mother's Day Gift Package by foot from the back side, near approached the town with their hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., Bollinger Canyon Road. concerns. Tuesday, May 13, at the Town $-One-Hour The Elworthy family raised cattle At a public hearing Jan. 8, they Meeting Hall, 201 Front St. on the 150-year-old ranch for gen- voiced concerns about aesthetics After hearing comments, the Massage erations before recently deciding to and increased traffic and noise, commission will make a recom- European Facial sell a piece of it for development. particularly during the construction mendation to the Town Council. If $- About 10 years ago they nearly period. it recommends approval, there will Treatment sold the land to developer Suncrest Others were worried the develop- be another opportunity for public Homes, which planned to build 224 ment would make existing drainage comment before the council votes $-Spa Pedicure luxury houses, some going all the problems in the area worse. Dyer on the project. N Special Price $ With little further discussion, Monte Vista was opened in 1965 185 trustees unanimously approved the Monte Vista to accommodate 1,600 students. Gift Certificates are beautifully plan. Measure A and Measure D funds gift-wrapped and have no Continued from page 5 ° Now, according to district spokes- have been used for upgrades sev- expiration date. Services do man Terry Koehne, the real work eral times over the years, including not have to be booked on the some concerns. Buchanan stated she begins—funding the improvements. an aquatic center, a new science same day. Gift Certificates may be purchased for would like to see a textbook storage “Basically it’s a preliminary step building and a new gym. individual services or specific room incorporated into the plans, toward moving forward with pro- Implementing the latest plans dollar amount. something that was not part of the jected construction projects there,” would complete the process of planning process in the beginning. Koehne said. “It’s one of the ways replacing or upgrading the old Another issue raised was we involve the community in the facilities, said Koehne. improvements at the athletic fields. process. Each school’s master plan Measure A bond funds have pro- “I do think that when we master has a committee and that commit- vided a number of improvements plan our high schools we need to tee goes through the process and at Monte Vista, but those funds 111 Town and Country Drive plan our fields,” Buchanan said. says here’s our ‘vision’ for Monte would not cover the work proposed Danville, Suite G (upper level) “We have booster groups and others Vista High School. And the board in the new master plan. Koehne who fundraise and raise $50,000 to would approve that. said the board will be looking at 925-362-8600 $100,000 to put something in. We “In this case though, there is no funding options in the future, but don’t want to tell them that we’re funding. We would need to identify a at this point there is no timeline on going to rip it out because it’s not funding source and that would likely implementing any of the suggested in the right place.” come from another school bond.” improvements. 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Talking to others over the started yoga to alleviate back pain up going to the Philippines for a weekend I found that most of them rather than to start on the road to non-traditional cure of a tumor, were interested in the mind, emo- Benefits: enlightenment although I guess which was successful. With that, tions and intellect part. s 2ESPONSIVE s #OMPREHENSIVE !NNUAL I am stumbling sloooowly along the family dedicated the ranch to The 18 of us on the retreat var- PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE 7ELLNESS %XAM that path, too. hosting conferences of groups that ied in our yoga. I started a couple s %XTENDED UNHURRIED s 7ALLET SIZED #$ CONTAINING Yoga teacher Diane Valentine, are “alternative.” of years ago at the Diablo Yoga OFlCE VISITS !NNUAL 7ELLNESS RESULTS who led the retreat, always ends Center in Danville and sometimes s !ROUND THE CLOCK PHYSICIAN s .UTRITIONAL COUNSELING WITH AVAILABLITY REGISTERED DIETICIAN her classes by citing the lotus go to Diane’s Yoga and Movement VIA PERSONAL CELL PHONE s 4RAVEL MEDICINE flower, which rises in its beauty And last weekend I Center in Walnut Creek. Some of s #ONVENIENT SAME DAY CONSULTATIONS from the muddy waters. And last those on the retreat do yoga sev- APPOINTMENTS s $EDICATED SUPPORT STAFF weekend I was able to escape the was able to escape eral times a week and have been muddy waters—aka my life— for years. Others are newer to the PPOs, Health Savings Accounts, and Flexible Spending Accounts for an entire heavenly weekend. the muddy waters— practice. There was a woman who are compatible with this practice model. Not that my life is particularly aka my life—for had been given the retreat as a any muddier than anyone else’s an entire heavenly Christmas present from her daugh- 400 El Cerro Boulevard, Suite 102 but, my, we all do wade through ter so she thought, well, she’d Danville, California 94526 a lot of mud in our daily lives, weekend. better learn how to do yoga and don’t we? found a class near her home in the Limited memberships available. The retreat was held at a place in Oakland Hills. Another newcomer Annual fee required. Sonoma called Westerbeke Ranch. to yoga had a hard time locating a It started late Friday afternoon with Is yoga still considered alterna- beginner class so she took a ses- For more information, please call Cheryl @ (925) 855-3780 a yoga session and a welcome from tive? I had assumed that if I’m sion at a community college then Or visit our website: www.danvillemd.com an employee of the ranch. She told doing it, it must be mainstream. followed the instructor to continue us the spread has served for years But maybe that is because I view classes at her studio. Westerbeke is known for creative cooking with herbs and natural flavors, fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farms, all served in a tiled dining room or outside IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS! on a patio. I had heard people talk about the biannual Westerbeke retreat before, and they always said, “And the food!” and I always Learn to Ride! thought, “Oh, how good can food be?” Well, let me tell you: It can be Sewing ◆ Fashion Design ◆ Jewelry-Making mighty good. The homemade din- Summer Camp ner rolls were so hot from the oven Now Enrolling they burned our fingertips. Plus, as in our Dublin Starts June 16th Diane said, “We’re not one of those (12-one week sessions) yoga groups that doesn’t eat meat For Ages 6 - 12 and Teens or drink wine.” I’ll toast to that. 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Summer Fun 2008 —Dolores Fox Ciardelli can be e-mailed at [email protected]. Page 8ÊUÊ >ÞÊ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ Perspective Serving the communities EDITORIALS U LETTERS U OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo
PUBLISHER /", ÊUÊ/ Ê"* " Ê"Ê/ Ê7 9 // ,-Ê/"Ê/ Ê /", Gina Channell-Allen Beauty crisis other infrastructure issues are declining as gasoline reaches well EDITORIAL Crackdown on Dear Editor: beyond $4 per gallon. Editor Thank you for your hilari- 3. Concerns for COMMUNITY Dolores Fox Ciardelli buckling up ous article (“Keeping Danville have once again returned to neigh- Staff Reporters Beautiful,” April 25) regarding the borhoods and community is not Meghan Neal Just in case someone out there hasn’t gotten the great Paraiso Drive beauty crisis. attainable. Contributors message that it’s important to buckle up, be warned: It reminds me of why I, a 53-year 4. Concerns for ECONOMIC Kathy Cordova Law Enforcement agencies will be aggressively imple- resident of Danville, reply when DEVELOPMENT have moved to Geoff Gillette menting the seatbelt law from May 12 to June 1 in the asked that I live “in the East Bay.” interested commercial participants B. Lynn Goodwin Kudos to Town manager Joe and they now have guidelines from Beverly Lane statewide Click It or Ticket campaign. They will be on Calabrigo and Mayor Candace customers and neighbors to pursue Kristen Lang the lookout for those who are not buckled up and for Andersen for their reasoned their rejuvenation and expanded Jacqui Love Marshall teens and children who are not properly restrained. response. If one needs proof that development in your readership Katharine O’Hara California has what is called a “primary seatbelt beauty is alive and well in Danville, region. Gregory Peebles law,” which means that every passenger in the vehicle, one need look no further than the 5. Concerns for LAND USE have Chris Scott including the driver, work of Charlotte Canning’s art become stalled by the lack of fund- Franklin Utchen students at Paraiso Drive’s neigh- ing to achieve new construction must wear a seatbelt at borhood school, covered in that and renovation. all times. Drivers who ART & PRODUCTION California is hoping same issue. Thank you for that 6. Even concerns for schools are are stopped during the excellent piece, as well. reduced to the actual costs of new Art Director/ to get to the top in Operations Manager campaign shouldn’t PS: I hope Ms. Just isn’t expecting parcel tax measures that simply do Shannon Corey even bother trying to the nation in seatbelt “professional decorating” business not warrant concerns. Designers from Dublin any time soon. 7. Guy and Mary, as our supervisor justify their lack of usage; currently Linda Wilgus, Danville choices, are looked upon as mean- Trina Cannon seatbelt usage because Lili Cao it is ranked fourth Going green ingless diversions and an uncon- Kristin Herman law enforcement will trollable result. Manuel Valenzuela not accept excuses or highest, at 94.6 Dear Editor: It is time for warm days and issue warnings, they percent. My sixth-grade class at Charlotte quiet neighbor-to-neighbor conver- ADVERTISING Wood Middle School was reading a sations. Everything else can wait will just give tickets. magazine called Time for Kids. We until fall. Advertising Manager Tickets for first seat- Mary Hantos read an article about how a city got Joyous summer, everyone. belt violations range from $80 to $91 for adults and Advertising destroyed, so they rebuilt their city Hal Bailey, Alamo Account Executives $330 to $401 for children under 16 years of age. In to be more “green.” I was think- Andrea Heggelund addition, children under 12 are required to ride prop- ing maybe we can make Danville more green. I thought maybe the Barbara Lindsey erly restrained in the back seat. Craig L. Webb local newspaper could do some- Danville Police Chief Chris Wenzel reports that acci- thing, like changing to a paper with Classified Advertising dent rates are down by one-third in this town, which at least 30 percent post-consumer Susan Thomas he attributes to safety campaigns, including Click It or waste, so we can save trees. Ticket, which began in 2005. I’m a global warming freak, Let’s get ready BUSINESS California is hoping to get to the top in the nation since I learned more about it. I would really appreciate it if you for summer fun Office Manager in seatbelt usage; currently it is ranked fourth high- Amory Gutierrez would do something to help global est, at 94.6 percent. To this end, more than 280 law warming. I understand that this in the sun Ad Services agencies throughout the state will participate in Click Sandy Lee might not be possible. But thanks Wanting to get into a swim It or Ticket, which uses public education as well as anyway for reading my e-mail. suit? Come in and try some of Business Associate enforcement. Nighttime patrols will boost compliance Megan Lew, Danville our natural & ephedra free Lisa Oefelein at night. Editor’s note: The Danville Circulation Manager The disturbing news in California is that teen seatbelt Weekly is printed on recycled products. Bring this ad in and Bob Lampkin usage lags behind the general population. In 2007, it paper using soy ink. get a free BioPhotonic Scan which will tell you what your How to reach the Weekly was 88.9 percent, well below the overall state rate of Summer lull 94.6 percent. This campaign is a good time for the antioxidant level is in your 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 remaining 5.4 percent of the population—and the 11.1 Dear Editor: body. It is more accurate than As the quiet of summer and con- Danville, CA 94526 percent of teens—to get into the habit of “clicking it.” a blood test. 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POLICE BULLETIN POLICE LOG Residential burglaries occurred in broad daylight. The Danville Police Department made À°Ê>ÌÊ{\{nÊ«°° continue As of the March 12 watch meeting there had the following information available from UÊ Ã`ii>ÀÊ Ì>`ÀÕÊÊ been 15 home burglaries in Danville since Jan. 1, its incident summary report: « Ê À°Ê>ÌÊ\{Ê«°° Danville recently saw another spike in residen- about twice as many as there were at that same Thursday, May 1 tial burglaries—four homes were broken into in time last year. Sunday, April 27 four days, about two weeks ago. Since then eight more break-ins have occurred UÊ*ÀÃVÕÕÃÊà Ì}ÊÊ,Þ>Ê UÊVV`iÌ]Ê«À«iÀÌÞÊ`>>}i]Ê *>Ê*°Ê>ÌÊ{\xÇÊ>°° Ê À} iÊ,`°Ê>`Ê Two of the break-ins occurred in the southern throughout the town, according to police -ÞV>ÀiÊ6>iÞÊ,`°Ê>ÌÊ£ä\{äÊ portion of town, where police held a neighbor- reports. UÊ ÃVi>iÕÃÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ >ÛiÊ >°°Ê>`Ê£ä\{xÊ>°° Û`°Ê>ÌÊ££\£ÎÊ>°° hood watch meeting in March to talk about the In a proactive approach to quell the crimes, UÊ6>`>ÃÊÊ-ÞV>ÀiÊ6>iÞÊ,`°Ê UÊVV`iÌ]Ê«À«iÀÌÞÊ`>>}i]ÊÊ 7°Ê>ÌÊ£ä\{xÊ«°° relatively high number of burglaries in the area. police sent out special suppression teams to try >Ê/>ÃÃ>>À>Ê>`Ê ÀÜÊ Police hoped the meeting would assuage resi- to catch thieves before they could strike. >ÞÊ,`°Ê>ÌÊÓ\xÇÊ«°° UÊ7>ÀÀ>Ì]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊÕÌ>Ê-«À}ÃÊ À°Ê>ÌÊ£ä\{ÇÊ>°° dents’ fears and help slow the crimes by educat- One three-day undercover mission resulted in UÊ6i ViÊÌÀ>vvVÊÃÌ«]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊ >LÊ ing people about security. four arrests, Lt. Mark Williams said. ,`°Ê>`ÊÀÌ LÕ`ÊÈnäÊÊ UÊ,iÃ`iÌ>ÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ ÀÜÀ`}iÊ The homes that were burglarized between Police strongly urge residents to lock their À>«Ê>ÌÊ£ä\{ÇÊ«°° /iÀ°Ê>ÌÊ£Ó\{ÇÊ«°° April 28 and May 1 were located on Harlan houses and cars, and consider investing in alarm Monday, April 28 UÊ*iÌÌÞÊÌ ivÌÊÊÛÃÊ7>ÞÊ>ÌÊ£Ó\xÊ«°° Drive, Summer Hill, Crowridge Terrace and systems for extra security. UÊ6>`>ÃÊÊ+ÕÌiÀÀ>Ê >iÊ>ÌÊn\{£Ê UÊ,iÃ`iÌ>ÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ-ÕiÀÊÊ Garden Creek Place. Three of the four break-ins —Meghan Neal >°° Ì°Ê>ÌÊn\£Ê«°° UÊÀ>`ÊÌ ivÌÊÊÃÌÀ>Ê7>ÞÊ>ÌÊ UÊ-ÕëVÕÃÊÃÕLiVÌÊÃÌ«]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊ ££\xÓÊ>°° iiÀÊ,`°Ê>`ÊÀiiÊ6>iÞÊ,`°Ê OBITUARIES >ÌÊ££\ä£Ê«°° UÊ,iÃ`iÌ>ÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ>À`iÊ Burton E. Broome and step children, Julie and husband for about a year before he was called ÀiiÊ*°Ê>ÌÊÎ\xÓÊ«°° Friday, May 2 Kregg Baur, Megan and husband back to active duty. During World UÊ,iÃ`iÌ>ÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ>À>Ê À°Ê>ÌÊ UÊ6>`>ÃÊÊ{£ääÊLVÊvÊ >Ê Alamo resident Burton E. Broome Jeff Tarpley, Michael Brandford, War II he evacuated families in North {\äxÊ«°° />ÃÃ>>À>Ê>ÌÊÇ\£äÊ>°° died March 26 at the age of 72 while Caitlin and husband Mark Guthrie, Africa and was later sent to India and UÊ6>`>ÃÊÊiÜiÊ/iÀ°Ê>ÌÊ{\££Ê UÊVV`iÌ]Ê>ÀÊÕÀiÃ]ÊÊÕÌ>Ê cruising the Caribbean with his wife and Seth Carter; six grandchildren; flew the “Hump.” He flew more than «°° -«À}ÃÊ À°Ê>ÌÊn\£nÊ>°° Anne and his daughter Chelsea. siblings James and wife Mary Ellen, 100 successful missions to China and UÊ Ã`ii>ÀÊ Ì>`ÀÕÊÊ ÀÃÃÊ UÊ*iÌÌÞÊÌ ivÌÊÊÎääÊLVÊvÊ>ÀÌâÊ He was born July 10, 1935. A Debbie and husband John Pinkston, was never turned back. À`}iÊ Ì°Ê>ÌÊ{\£nÊ«°° Ûi°Ê>ÌÊn\{nÊ>°° native of New York, he spent the Lynn and husband Bob Schmitt; and When he returned to the U.S. UÊiÞÊ Ì>`ÀÕÊÊ-ÛiÀÊ >iÊ À°Ê UÊÕÌÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ ÕLÃÌÊ Ì°Ê>ÌÊn\xÊ last 34 years living in Contra Costa seven nieces and nephews. he was stationed in Montana as >ÌÊx\£ÓÊ«°° >°° County. He graduated summa cum A Memorial Mass service was a squadron commander and was UÊ Ã`ii>ÀÊ Ì>`ÀÕÊÊΣääÊ UÊÛiÃÌ}>Ì]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊ-ÕiÀÊÊ LVÊvÊ-ÌiÊ6>iÞÊ,`°Ê>ÌÊÈ\£ÎÊ Ì°Ê>ÌÊ\xÊ>°° laude from Fordham University celebrated April 14 at St Isidore promoted to major. He received the «°° and received his masters degree in Catholic Church in Danville. Chinese Medal of Honor and five UÊ*iÌÌÞÊÌ ivÌÊÊà >`Ê7>ÞÊ>ÌÊ£ä\ÓÈÊ business administration from UC Donations can be made to the Susan other honor medals. Tuesday, April 29 >°° Berkeley. He served in the U.S. G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation He returned to flying with UÊVV`iÌ]Ê>ÀÊÕÀiÃ]ÊÊ >Ê UÊ ÃVi>iÕÃ]ÊÌ iÀ]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊ Army during 1955 and 1956. />ÃÃ>>À>Ê>`Ê>Ã}ÜÊ À°Ê>ÌÊ Î£ääÊLVÊvÊ-ÌiÊ6>iÞÊ,`°Ê or the American Cancer Society. American Airlines when he left \äÎÊ>°° >ÌÊ£\xÓÊ«°° He was a certified public accoun- the service in 1945, initially fly- UÊ6>`>ÃÊÊ >ÛiÊ Û`°Ê>ÌÊ£Ó\ÎnÊ UÊ6i ViÊÌÀ>vvVÊÃÌ«]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊ tant and worked at Price Waterhouse Howard E. McDonald Jr. ing on a project bringing war vet- «°° ÕÀV Ê-Ì°Ê>`Ê,>À>`ÊÛi°Ê>ÌÊ in New York for 14 years. He was erans home. He was the captain UÊ Ã`ii>ÀÊ`ÀÛ}ÊÕ`iÀÊÌ iÊvÕ n\ÎÇÊ«°° vice president and controller of Howard E. McDonald Jr. died of his aircraft and retired on his iViÊ 1®]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊ,>À>`Ê Transamerica Corp. for 25 years, April 9 at the age of 61. 60th birthday in 1972. He was Ûi°Ê>ÌÊÈ\£{Ê«°° Saturday, May 3 retiring in 1999. He will be remem- He was born Jan. 30, 1947, in proud to be recognized by those he UÊÕÌÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ >Ê,>Ê UÊ6i ViÊÌÀ>vvVÊÃÌ«]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊ iÊ >`Ê-ÞV>ÀiÊ6>iÞÊ,`°Ê>ÌÊÈ\ÎÎÊ Ì°Ê>`Ê->Ê,>Ê6>iÞÊ Û`°Ê bered for his keen intellect, high Oakland, grew up in Hayward and flew for as a superior weather pilot >ÌÊ£\ä£Ê>°° integrity, great sense of humor and Fremont, and lived in Danville for throughout his military and civilian «°° UÊ*iÌÌÞÊÌ ivÌÊÊ,>À>`ÊÛi°Ê>ÌÊ\£{Ê his love of his family. the past 13 years. He retired from careers, and liked to point out that Wednesday, April 30 >°° He is survived by his loving Lucky stores in 1999 after 30 years he never put one scratch or dent on UÊÕÌÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ V}LÀ`Ê*°Ê>ÌÊ UÊ6>`>ÃÊÊ>ÀÌâÊÛi°Ê>`Ê7°Ê wife of 34 years Anne, his daugh- in transportation management. any plane he flew. Ç\ÓÊ>°° *ÀëiVÌÊÛi°Ê>ÌÊ££\xxÊ>°° ter Chelsea, his sister Elizabeth He was preceded in death by his He seldom talked about his years UÊ6>`>ÃÊÊ >ÛiÊ Û`°Ê>ÌÊ\xÇÊ UÊVV`iÌ]Ê«À«iÀÌÞÊ`>>}i]ÊÊ ÕÀV Ê Valley of Huntington Beach, and father Howard E. McDonald Sr. and in the military and was most well- >°° -Ì°Ê>`Ê>ÀÌâÊÛi°Ê>Ìʣʫ°° many brothers and sisters-in-law, brother William Wyatt McDonald. known as the man who could build, UÊÕÌÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊÊ >ÛiÊ Û`°Ê>`Ê UÊ*iÌÌÞÊÌ ivÌ]Êà «vÌ]ÊÊÎ{ääÊLVÊvÊ iÊ}Ê,`°Ê>ÌÊ£ä\xäÊ>°° nieces and nephews. A Memorial He is survived by his wife of 23 repair or improve just about any- >Ê/>ÃÃ>>À>Ê>ÌÊ{\ÎÇÊ«°° UÊVV`iÌ]Ê«À«iÀÌÞÊ`>>}i]ÊÊ °Ê Mass was celebrated April 21 at St. years, Sharon Freitas McDonald; thing. He welcomed anyone to his UÊ Ã`ii>ÀÊ Ì>`ÀÕÊÊ >LÊ Isidore Catholic Church in Danville. son Howard (Chip) E. McDonald `>Ê iÃ>ÊÛi°Ê>`Ê,ÃiÊÛi°Ê garage shop and would gladly take >ÌÊ£Ó\xÎÊ«°° ,`°Ê>`Ê,ÃiÊÛi°Ê>ÌÊÈ\£ÈÊ«°° Interment is at Queen of Heaven III; and mother, Louise McDonald. on any project he was asked to fix, UÊ*iÌÌÞÊÌ ivÌÊvÀÊÛi ViÊÊ iÌÕÀÞÊ UÊ6i ViÊÌÀ>vvVÊÃÌ«]Ê>ÀÀiÃÌ]ÊÊViÊ Cemetery in Lafayette. In lieu of Funeral services were held which he did to perfection. Ì°Ê>`Ê6iÀ>ÊÛi°Ê>ÌÊ\xÓÊ«°°Ê flowers, the family requested contri- April 12 at Wilson and Kratzer As he grew older, he invented butions to the charity of choice. of San Ramon Valley in Danville. gadgets that helped him to continue Junior College, and earned a of local area Bible study activities, Burial is at the Santa Clara Mission living as independently as pos- Bachelor of Education from San and was recognized for her strong Kathleen A. Carter Cemetery in Santa Clara. sible. He also enjoyed playing ten- Francisco State University in foundation of faith. The family requested donations nis, hiking, backpacking and rock 1954. She later attended Cal State She loved to travel, was an Kathleen A. Carter, a resident in his name to Bruns House, 2849 climbing for years after retiring. University at Hayward where active member of the Crow Canyon of Alamo, died April 8 at the age Miranda Ave., Alamo. He is survived by his wife of 65 she received a Master of Science Country Club 4C Niners golf of 58 after a long and courageous years Katie, his daughter and son-in- Degree in Special Education. group, and enjoyed playing recre- battle with breast cancer. Vernon Christian law Bonnie and Paul Keck, his son Following her marriage in 1950, ational bridge. A lifelong lover of She was born Dec. 22, 1949, Johnson and daughter-in-law Rich and Eileen she served as a primary grade the arts, she was an accomplished in Berkeley, spent her childhood Johnson, his three grandchildren, and teacher and junior high art instruc- oils and acrylics painter, with many in Walnut Creek, and graduated Vernon Christian Johnson, a long- nephew and niece. tor in Newman, Calif., and later in of her original paintings adorning from Pleasant Hill High School. In time resident of Danville, died April There will be no services, per his the Los Altos schools. After a brief her home and those of her children 1973, she graduated from Stanford 11 at the age of 95. request. His ashes will be flown and stop in San Leandro, her family and friends. University and, apart from her aca- He was born Dec. 27, 1912, at spread over the slopes of Mount moved to Moraga in 1963 where She is survived by her husband demic achievements, she was par- the Booth Ranch across the South Diablo on his final flight in an air- she focused her time and efforts of 57 years, Dr. Alden Badal; son ticularly proud of accompanying Umpqua River from Ruckles, Ore. plane. Donations may be made to primarily as a mother and home- Terry Badal of Walnut Creek; the Stanford football team to the He grew up in rural Oregon and Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 365 maker for her growing family. daughter Karen and husband Rick Rose Bowl as a cheerleader. studied engineering and pre-med Lennon Lane, Walnut Creek 94598. A developing interest in special Hacker of Mission Viejo; son- She enjoyed her 37-year career at Oregon State University for two education led her eventually to the in-law Barry Brinker; and four with Chevron where she treated each years before joining the Army Air Elvira Hermansen Badal Mt. Diablo Rehabilitation Center grandchildren. She was preceded employee with care and respect. Her Corps in 1935. where she served as an educa- in death by her daughter Darlene illness forced her to leave her last In the Army he passed the exams Danville resident Elvira tional therapist and later as director Badal Brinker. position as vice president and gen- for flying cadets and flew for the Hermansen Badal died April 7 at the of educational services. Later, her A memorial service was held eral manager of Chevron Business Army Air Corps. When he was age of 79, after a lengthy battle with interests led to a successful career April 19 at the Community and Real Estate Services. honorably discharged he began fly- a rare form of Sarcoma Cancer. in real estate. Presbyterian Church in Danville. In Family was the center of her life. ing for American Airlines. She was born Feb. 20, 1929. She was a member of the lieu of flowers, contributions may She is survived by her husband of He and Katie Benatar were mar- She attended elementary and high Community Presbyterian Church in be made to a cancer foundation of 18 years, George K. Carter; children ried and lived in Fort Worth, Texas, schools in Ripon, Calif., Modesto Danville, participated in a number choice. Page 10ÊUÊ >ÞÊ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ Parent photographers Send a jpeg to [email protected] of the best action shot from your child’s game for consideration for our Sports page. Remember to Sports include caption information: who, what, when, where—and the score. A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE
The Sharks took first place with its 200 free relay team The Sharks girls relay team broke the Pacific record with (l-r) Taylor (l-r) Dillion Williams, David Morgan, Jacob Wooldridge and Nanfria, Callie Klein, Madison White, Devin Madsen, Lexy Troup and Anthony Silva. Lia Jergensen at back. Sharks win big at Far Western Forrest White, David Morgan break Pacific records USA Sharks Swim Team won Under 10 100 backstroke was bro- medley relay, 3:56.37, Far Western big at the Far Western Short Course ken by Sharks member Forrest record of 1997, Lia Jergensen, Championships held April 3-6 in White, who crashed the wall with Callie Klein, Taylor Nanfria and Pleasanton. Sharks won second a time of 1:05.10. Teammate David Madison White; first place 400 CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM place with 475.0 total points, with Morgan left the blocks with speed free relay, 3:35.34, Devin Madsen, only 36 swimmers in the meet. First to set the 11/12 boys 100 free Callie Klein, Lauren Damian and place went to Palo Alto Stanford Pacific record of 49.68. Madison White; and first place 800 Aquatics, which had 106 swim- The Sharks 13/14 girls relay free relay 7:47.54, Taylor Nanfria, mers who totaled 749.5 points. team came away with four big Devin Madsen, Lexy Troup,and Competition came from 19 states, first places, two of which were Madison White. including Canada, and 1,178 swim- Far Western records: 200 medley The first place 11/12 boys 200 mers. Seven Pacific records were relay, 1:49.87, Far Western record, free relay, at 1:41.00, went to David broken, two of these by the Sharks. Taylor Nanfria, Callie Klein, Devin Morgan, Dillion Williams, Anthony An eight-year record in the boys Madsen and Madison White; 400 Silva and Jacob Wooldridge. N On track at Monte Vista SAN RAMON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS WRAPUP by Kaity Ferretti Men’s Golf It was cross-town Track and Field last Thursday at Monte Vista at home Thursday. Unfortunately with visitors San Ramon Valley High. Laura Charbonneau of SRV won San Ramon’s golf team compet- the Grizzlies beat the Wolves 2-0 the 300-meter hurdles; Bhavik Kansaria won the boys’ 3200; Chloe Track and Field ed in the East Bay Athletic Leaque in a tight pitchers duel. Tournament on Monday at San Ramon Wood won the girls’ 3200; and Mustang Drew McAllistar won the 100 Baseball and 200. See more photos at www.DanvilleWeekly.com. San Ramon competed in an Golf Club. The Wolves took first place away meet against Monte Vista with a team score of 386. The boy’s San Ramon played Granada in on Thursday. The Mustangs held success placed them second in league, an away game Wednesday. The the lead for the entire meet, but earning an automatic spot in the NCS Wolves beat the Matadors 4-1. the San Ramon athletes preformed South Qualifier on May 5. Mike Nick Fong scored a big double with extremely well: The girls scored Perchak scored a 1-over-73, placing two RBI’s and Chris Seeley scored 59-77, while the boys scored 54-82. fourth overall. Alex Calleja and Cole two hits. Ben Buchta pitched five David Nicholas took first in the Pickavance each shot 77, while Griffin innings and only gave up two hits. 110 meter hurdles and 300 meter Gering scored a 79. Harrison Quinlan’s Chad McCormak pitched the last hurdles. Bailey Weaver placed first 80 and Christian Ulmer’s 82 were not two innings, keeping San Ramon’s in the 100 meters and second in the far behind. Pickavance’s score placed lead and securing its win. The boys 200 meters. him third in league overall, earning played Cal at home Friday and lost him one of six all-league spots. He fin- to the Grizzlies with a score of 9-2. Men’s Lacrosse ished the entire season at 9 over par. San Ramon beat Foothill High Men’s Tennis School in an away game Tuesday Softball San Ramon competed in the NCS last week, 11-4. Goals were scored San Ramon played Granada at Doubles Tournament on Sunday. by Ross Rudow, Ryan Slee, Ryan home on Tuesday. The Wolves Bryan Cox and Jaymes Hansen Gordon, Cam Giroux, Pat Sornsin beat the Matadors 10-2. Sara placed third after losing 6-4, 7-6 to and Tyler Blair. Despite an injured Pacioni was 2 for 2, scored three the No. 2-seeded team, Alameda, thumb, goalie Chris DaCar played runs, and drove in three runs with in the semifinals. However, they extremely well also. On Friday a homerun in the first inning. were able to bounce back with a the boys played an intense game Marissa Glover scored a solo solid 6-2, 6-4 victory over a team against De La Salle. The Wolves homerun in the fifth inning and from Montgomery High School. The beat the Spartans 9-3. As a result of pitcher Kristin Scott secured the Wolves, seeded at No. 7, are off to the this, San Ramon is now ranked No. win with 10 strikeouts in five NCS Playoffs. They first play Marine 1 in North Coast Section. innings. The Wolves played Cal Academy at home on Tuesday. PREP SCHEDULE Friday, May 9 Friday-Saturday, May 9-10 Tuesday, May 13
Women’s Lacrosse Swimming Women’s Lacrosse Monte Vista at San Ramon Valley, 7 EBAL Trials and Finals NCS First Round p.m. Men’s Lacrosse Men’s Lacrosse Saturday, May 10 First Round Playoffs Monte Vista vs. San Ramon Valley, 7 Softball p.m. Track and Field San Ramon Valley at Livermore, 4 p.m. EBA Championships at Foothill Baseball Monte Vista at Foothill, 3:45 p.m. Monte Vista vs. Amador, 3:45 p.m.
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-PPLJOHMJLF e celebrate Mother’s Day with these wonderful pictures of 30 mother- W daughter teams. The special relation- ship shines through in these photographs. Even NPN the Great Dane at the far right, Lily, obviously VS feels the female bond in her family. 3FBEFSTDIPPTFUIFXJOOFSTJOP The winners of the Lookalike Contest are Krista, 8; Loretta; and Sarah, 9, Cleary UFTU Sharon and Laurel White of Danville. Sharon .PN%BVHIUFS-PPLBMJLF$PO said she and her 13-year-old daughter are told every day how much they look alike although they had never been in such a contest. “But this sounded fun to enter,” Sharon e-mailed. They are receiving a $50 gift certificate to Faz restaurant. Second place goes to Christina and Hannah Bode. Hannah is 5-1/2. Their prize is a $25 gift certificate to Bridges. Coming in third were Cindy Mundorff and Paige Miller, and it turns out that Paige is adopted—a nice twist and a comment on the strength of the mother-daughter relationship. Congratulations to the contest winners! And thanks to all of you who sent in photos,
and also to the 800 voters whoN cast a ballot at www.DanvilleWeekly.com. Holly and Kaylee Burrill indicates finalists.
Nancy Mong and Corina, 5
Carol Bickett with daughters Kristin Bickett and Lauren McRae
Rachel and Gina Villavicencio
Agnes Gordon and Jaime 3
Cindy Mundorff and Paige Miller
Faith Strader and Peggy Fenstermacher Kristin and Sonja Chen
Jill, Bette and Julie Cole
Lisa Olson with daughters Emma and Abbey
Melissa and Marie Fake Elizabeth and Diane Kane Ros
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Melonie and Samantha Pederson Tena Ritter; Phoebe, 12; and Beth, 13 Katy and Pam Jarvis, and Floye Holmes (and Lily)
Lisa Rainbolt with daughter Sierra (and Tink)
Julirose and Debbie Schafgans
Suzie and Tess Kevorkian
Michelle Blackford and mom Barbara Mahan
Tricia and Allison Heinrich Kristin McWilliams and Alyssa
Brenda Dittmore and Marilyn Kuckuck Ritu Grame and Serena
Patti and Melissa Kosich Judith Scott and Amanda
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Carissa Manzo with mama Cathy Leclere
Christina Bode and Hannah, 5-1/2 Sharon White and Laurel, 13 sie and Katie Simms
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‘Aaay!’ From acting to kids’ author: ‘The Fonz’ creates high-spirited books for kids
by Meghan Neal Salami.” is the Fonz.” meant as a lesson or “how-to” for kids with enry Winkler, immortalized as the Many parts of Hank’s life are taken straight Now the actor, writer, producer and direc- learning disabilities, Winkler said. They’re iconic “Fonzie” from the hit sit- from Winkler’s childhood. They both grew tor can add New York Times bestselling just funny adventures of an outgoing kid, H com “Happy Days,” is coming to up on the Westside of Manhattan, in the same author to the list. Winkler said of his many who happens to be dyslexic. Rakestraw Books in Danville on May 17 to building. The neighborhood, stores, park, accomplishments, the Hank Zipzer books are Indeed the theme throughout the books can promote his series of children’s books. school and even teachers are real people and what make him the most proud. be applied to any person, big or small: Face As the Fonz, Winkler was known as the places. “I never thought in a million years that I the obstacles in front of you and find some epitome of cool. But in his early days he “I used to think that I would like to cut would be able to write a book, and now this way to get past them. If you can’t hop over, struggled with low self-esteem. He was dys- my learning challenge out of my brain like a is No. 14. And to me that’s pretty amazing,” go around. If you can’t do it the conventional lexic, and since most people at the time disease,” said the author. “Now I would not he said. way, think outside the box. didn’t know what that was, he was called touch a hair on its head, because maybe the In the 14th and latest book, “The Life of Winkler credits this approach to adversity lazy and stupid. struggle has allowed me to achieve what I Me (Enter at Your Own Risk),” Hank gets with the extraordinary life he’s led, compar- The optimistic actor took the hardship and have achieved in my life.” held after school for a special reading pro- ing it to one of those toys with sand in the turned it into a much-loved children’s book Winkler was able to overcome his learn- gram, but cheers up when the teacher lets bottom that you punch down and it bounces series based on his life, called “Hank Zipzer, ing disability, pursuing higher education and him make a scrapbook of his life instead of right back up. The World’s Greatest Underachiever.” The eventually earning a Master of Fine Arts a written autobiography. He also develops a “That’s how I see my life. I am that toy,” 14 books are co-authored by Lin Oliver, a from the Yale School of Drama. From there, crush for the first time in the series. he said. “You go down, you get up. You dust writer and producer of family books and a successful acting career blossomed. People love the books’ humor, said yourself off, and you keep going toward your movies. When he landed the role of Arthur “Fonzie” Winkler. He once received a letter from a dream.” N “Wherever my learning challenge, wher- Fonzarelli on “Happy Days,” the adored kid who wrote, “I laughed so hard my funny ever my dyslexia bumps up against my life— 1950s leather-jacketed tough guy catapulted bone fell out of my body.” Parents write him Meet ‘The Fonz’ or the world throughout my entire life—we him to stardom. Winkler said the character saying their children were reluctant to read put in the fourth-grader,” Winkler said. will be a part of his identity forever, but he until they picked up a Hank Zipzer book. What: Book signing Hank is a high-spirited, lovable kid who never gets tired of the Fonz. “Here’s what I see. I see teachers, librar- Who: Henry Winkler, actor and author consistently finds himself in a mess of “He gave me the world,” he said. “My ians, mothers, kids wait in line and tell me in Where: Rakestraw Books, trouble. Through his adventures, the books jacket is in the Smithsonian, along with detail how much they laughed at the adven- 409 Railroad Ave. in Danville explore living with a learning challenge in the lunch box. I have a star on Hollywood tures of Hank,” he said. “And I want to tell When: 11 a.m., Saturday, May 17 a funny and lighthearted style—exemplified Boulevard ... I have been able to have this you that is extraordinary.” Cost: $6 (includes a choice of books). by playful titles like “The Curtain Went Up, incredible life and the cornerstone of my life The books, which sell for $4.99, are writ- Advance reservations recommended. My Pants Fell Down” and “I Got a ‘D’ in I’m sure—or one of the four cornerstones— ten for all children to enjoy. They’re not Page 14ÊUÊ >ÞÊ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ LIVING The Wine Guy BY GREGORY PEEBLES An ultra-boutique Syrah
2005 Marilyn Remark Syrah round and tannic. Arroyo Loma Vineyard, Production of the ’05 Arroyo Monterey Loma Vineyard Syrah is micro- Marilyn Remark Winery, $35 scopic: 177 cases. Should you wish to give this wine a swirl, shop online at www.remarkwines.com or nearly 12 months I’ve had or call (831) 455-9310. the fun and privilege of review- Joel’s food pairing suggestion is Fing wines for residents of the quite simple: lamb, prepared any greater Danville community via way you wish. Who would know Danville Weekly. As you may have better than the winemaker? determined by now, my column’s Thank you and let your palate be premise is to focus solely on wines the judge ... found in local wine shops. However, Have comments or questions for this one review I am making sion. Fulfilling a dream, especially about wine? Gregory Peebles, an exception since this outstanding, in luxury-tier winemaking, requires wine industry professional ultra-boutique Syrah is not found long hours and single-minded dedi- and East Bay resident, can be con- anywhere in the Tri-Valley area, cation. tacted at caledoniawine according to www.wine-searcher. Joel contracts long-term for @sbcglobal.net. com. It’s a single vineyard beauty the best possible grapes, ferments surely deserving your attention. and ages in small lots that permit On a recent business and family the unique varietal character and excursion to the Monterey Peninsula, Monterey terrior to show them- Check out I had the good fortune to visit selves. In addition to her partner- Marilyn Remark Winery in Salinas. ship in the winery, Marilyn also has With a small metal barn and adjacent a very gratifying, full-time career crush pad accounting for the entire as a Social Work Supervisor. operation (including a humble tast- Here are my tasting notes: ing “room”), it’s a little winemaking s #OLOR 0URE RED RUBY AND CRIM- oasis on River Road surrounded by son. Medium-to-deep intensity. every day lettuce fields, cow pastures and horse s .OSE !SSERTIVE EXTREMELY RIPE ranches. This is where Joel Burnstein Thick, multi-layered perfume of is working diligently to transform a smoked meat, white pepper, wild- couple’s dream into reality. flower, sweet oak and cranberry. The Pacific Stock Exchange trad- s 0ALATE 7EIGHTY YET NIMBLE -OVES er-turned-winemaker along with across the palate adeptly with bright, Father life and business partner, Marilyn lively notes of red raspberry, logan- Remark, specializes in varietals berry, tart strawberry, red cassis and native to France’s Rhône Valley. A PLUM #URED MEATINESS IN THE BACK- “magical” trip to the Rhône in 2001 ground. Lands heavily, then fleshy provided an epiphany and the inspi- lushness takes over. ration for both Joel and Marilyn to s &INISH #ANDIED CHERRY AND PLUM F return home and pursue their pas- Invigorating and very fresh. Long, N Tired of Overcrowded Gyms? We Offer an Exclusive One-on-One Nature Personal Training Facility AMERICAN WINE - RETAIL/TASTING Father Nature Bella Vino 172 E Prospect Ave., Danville, 925- 3450 Camino Tassajara, Danville, t453&/(5)108&3%&7&-01.&/5 820-3160. Enjoy a wonderful Breakfast 94506, 925-648-1300. Taste a variety or Lunch! Seating in the dinning area, of wines at leisure or grab a bottle to go! t-*'&45:-&8&*()5."/"(&.&/5 outdoor patio, or book our banquet room. Tasting Tuesday - Sunday. Special tasting t#09*/('*5/&44803,0654 Some favorites include homemade blue- events every Thursday and Live Jazz on berry or poppyseed pancakes and the Fridays. t$"3%*07"4$6-"3'*5/&44 homemade soup of the day! Hours are 5/09–Good Times - Bella Vino Old Mon.– Sat. 7am–3pm and Sun 8am- Wine Opening Party #2 t4103541&$*'*$53"*/*/( 3pm. Hope to see you soon! t1&340/"-%&'&/4&53"*/*/( 5/10–Live Jazz with Sue Lukito PIZZA 5/15–Pinot Noir Flight, Featuring Paul Hobbs, Fore Family, Dargenzio and Barry E. Anderson, Fitness Director Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria BREAKFAST 720 Camino Ramon, (in the Rose Loring Wine Company NSCA Certified Strength and Garden), Danville, 925-837-9800. Check us out online on our events LUNCH Conditioning Specialist Amici’s offers authentic, thin, crisp-crust page for current upcoming events at CATERING B.A. Degree from Harvard University Pizza and a casual Italian menu of freshly www.bvino.com made Pastas and Salads, all available for BANQUET ROOM ACE Certified Personal Trainer takeout and delivery as well as dine-in at this new Danville location. Check out the Call 837-8300 menu or order online at www.amicis.com 925-867-3488 to find out how your Business can Try Our Yummy 3120-D Crow Canyon Road HealthandFitnessPlus.net be listed in Spiced Tea Search a complete Restaurant Listing on Fork, Cork DOWNTOWN DANVILLE DanvilleWeekly.com 172 E. PROSPECT AVE. & More 925.820.3160
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with volunteers, Part 1 “SAN RAMON VALLEY: ALAMO, DANVILLE, AND SAN RAMON” BY BEVERLY LANE AND RALPH COZINE & Urgent Care offers extended Dental08 Source Code: ires were a terrifying and hours and convenient times for real fact of life for the San emergency and routine treatment. T Ramon Valley’s early pio- $ F We’re open when most veterinary 50 OFF neers. The long, dry summers and lack of water supply were an enor- hospitals are closed – providing (-*!t’s !', % %! '$'" mous challenge when fires started. One voucher per pet. Valid only with a scheduled life-saving services 7-days a week. appointment during the hours of Monday - Friday 8am - The Contra Costa Gazette covered 5pm and Saturday’s 8am - 4pm. Expires: August 31, 2008. one conflagration in July of 1891: “We have had considerable excite- ment this week. The hot weather has Routine and Urgent Veterinary Care dried grass so thoroughly that the least Boarding 1 *((&$'"1!,-))%$!+ spark makes a roaring flame in a very few seconds. On Monday everyone OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (Doctors on staff until 10PM) was called out by generous impulse WEEKDAYS: 7AM AMPM to fight a fire in Mrs. Flournoy’s ("+1 ,+1$* +1/(,$ + place near Danville. A hundred men or more rushed immediately to put it 925.866.8387 out with wet sacks and plows, but the 2000 Bishop Drive, San Ramon CA 94583 field (a crop of chevalier barley) was strewn with bundles of heavy grain and six inches of barley leaves lay all over the ground, so it was useless to try to stop it until the wind turned and In 1925, this mission style firehouse was built at 150 N. Hartz Ave. in Danville. The Elegant and Relaxing blew the flames back.” property cost $600 and construction was another $4,997.50. Volunteers fought fires with gunny sacks soaked with creek Valley Bank in downtown Danville. Jones and Freitas became the first Personalized Professional water and put water in leather The District was supported by elected commissioners. At a May buckets to douse the flames. And, many volunteers, using a trailer with 20 “preparedness meeting” the Nail Care as with the Flournoy fire, they ten 10-gallon milk cans full of water commissioners appointed Oscar depended on the wind to change. and gunny sacks. The trailer was kept Olsson to be Fire Chief, R. J. In 1912 the Danville Improvement downtown and, when a fire occurred, Monroe as Assistant Chief, and Club began the first local organiza- the nearest volunteer with a trailer H. M. Fichtenmueller as Captain. tion to fight fires. At a January meet- hitch would connect the trailer and On July 15, 17 firemen met and ing of men and women they decided get it to the fire. Ranches usually kept “Commissioner Jones, in a few to create the Danville Volunteer Fire buckets, milk cans with water and well chosen words, presented each Department. These officers were early extinguishers on hand. one with a badge of authority.” elected to lead the effort: Fire Chief In 1921 a state law enabled spe- In April the department made its Joe Adams Freitas; 1st Assistant cial fire districts to organize and first investments. A Reo-American Fire Chief George W. Groom; levy a tax to support the districts. La France 45 chemical fire truck 2nd Assistant Chief Harvey Eddy; So on Sept. 6, 1921, the Danville was purchased for $4,140 and was Treasurer Clarence W. Close; and Volunteer Fire Department became delivered shortly after. Secretary Ed C. Wiester. the Danville Fire Protection District, In July 1925, the department All of these men owned property headed by Commissioners James paid $600 for a firehouse property in downtown Danville. Joe Freitas Jones, William A. Ward and Frank at 150 N. Hartz Ave. in Danville. owned the Freitas Big Store (near Rutherford who were appointed by Randolph Hook built the firehouse Pleasant Hill location the corner of Prospect and Hartz), the County Board of Supervisors. for $4,997.50 in a California Mission Groom had a blacksmith shop on There were evidently lively style. The firehouse was completed Prospect and Railroad, Harvey boundary discussions with several and accepted on Dec. 2, 1925. Eddy’s houses were at the cor- San Ramon men, including Fred ner of Church and Hartz, Clarence Wiedemann, Joe Bettencourt, Bill Sources: Newspaper articles Close had a large house on Diablo Meese and Elmer Baldwin. At that from 1891, 1970, 1994, Danville Road and owned businesses on point the Meese Ranch (today’s Grange minutes, museum archives, Front Street, and Ed Wiester’s large Greenbrook Homes) was part of the Virgie V. Jones’ “Historical warehouse sat north of the Danville San Ramon School District. Finally, Persons and Places…in San Southern Pacific station property. the official boundaries became the Ramon Valley,” San Ramon Valley BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS The organizing minutes of the Alamo, Danville, Sycamore and Fire Protection District 75 Years Danville Department stated, “Its Green Valley Grammar School of Service (1987), Chief Mel San Ramon - Bollinger Canyon Road object shall be the preservation and Districts, an area of about 50 square Deardorff talk in 1991. 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd . . . (925) 830-9700 protection of property from and dur- miles. Frank Rutherford, who man- Beverly Lane, a longtime Danville San Ramon - Crow Canyon Road ing such fires as may occur in the aged San Ramon’s Bishop Ranch, resident, is curator of the Museum of village of Danville.” A Fireman’s resigned from the Commission the San Ramon Valley and co-author of 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd .... (925) 838-6300 Ball was held in March 1912 which since San Ramon was not included “San Ramon Valley: Alamo, Danville, Pleasant Hill raised $169.20. After expenses, $100 in the boundaries. and San Ramon.” was deposited in the San Ramon On March 18, 1922, Ward, 1420 Contra Costa Blvd ...... (925) 680 8600 Walnut Creek OF NOTE 1661 Mt. Diablo Blvd...... (925) 938-2500 SRV delegates to Boys State Livermore American Legion’s Mt. Diablo Post No. 246 continued with its 2375 Railroad Ave...... (925) 455-6800 selection of high school students to Boys State. Delegates from San Ramon Valley High School will be Utkarsh Vasa and Chris Host a Party—For birthdays, bridal showers Overstreet. Alternate selection is Jay Singh. or friends who want to have a unique Boys State is an annual program for juniors held at Sacramento and fun get together, arrange a private in June to give delegates a firsthand opportunity to learn the party at Bollinger Nail Salon. ideals and objectives of government and to practice in a mock government setting. www.Bollingernailsalon.com
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Vice President. Guests are welcome. WEEKEND PREVIEW Art Clubs For reservations, call 837-7528. Diablo Bonsai Club This club Alamo Art Show The Alamo Plaza Alamo Women’s Club Federated will host a lecture and workshop Barbara Walters Shopping Center will hold its semian- The club meets on most Wednesdays on “Group Planting” from 7:30- nual Alamo Fine Art and Craft Show at its clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd. It 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, at appearing from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday- holds a business meeting and tea the Heather Farm Garden Center, upper Sunday, May 10-11. The show will second Wednesday at noon; meets room, 1540 Marchbanks Dr., Walnut in Danville feature artists exhibiting original for Mah Jong at 10:30 a.m. the third Creek. Call 937-4216. works including paintings, bronze Wednesday; and holds a luncheon with This Rakestraw Books will sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, program at noon the fourth Wednesday. Diablo Valley Fly Fisherman club meets at 7 p.m. on the second host a meet-and-greet and fine glass, woodwork, mixed media For information, call 552-9733. Tuesday of every month at Heather and photography. Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society Farm Lakeside Room, 301 N. San book signing with Barbara Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society (ADAS) Carlos, Walnut Creek. Guests are Walters, author of “Audition, host monthly meetings featuring well- welcome. For information, visit www. A Memoir” from 6-8 p.m., known guest artist demonstrations on diablovalleyflyfish.org.
Auditions COURTESY RAKESTRAW BOOKS the second Tuesday of every month. Friday, May 16, at Rakestraw Danville Girls Chorus Auditions will Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild The This meetings are free and open to Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild meets at Books, 409 Railroad Ave., be held for the Danville Girls Chorus the public. This society also hosts on June 10 for girls in grades 3-8. 7 p.m., the third Wednesday of each Danville. Cost is $3, plus the Art in the Park and Open Studios to month at the Danville Congregational Learn a variety of musical styles, raise funds for art programs in the San cost of “Audition” bought fundamentals of musicianship and Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Ramon Valley area schools. Visit www. Guests are welcome ($2 donation). perform at local performances. For an adas4art.org. at Rakestraw Books. Call appointment, call 837-2624. Annual membership fee is $30 ($20 837-7337. Alamo-Danville Newcomers Club for seniors 65+). For information, call This club is open to new and long- Dianne at 837-1863. time residents of the surrounding Diablo View Toastmasters AM Author Visit areas. If you are interested in making Afraid of public speaking? Loose new friends, learning more about the your fears and develop communica- Friends of the Danville Library Rakestraw Books Rakestraw Books area or getting involved in various will host numerous authors during tion and leadership skills by meeting Friends of the Danville Library are activities, call 775-3233 or visit www. with the Diablo View Toastmaster renewing annual memberships and Events the month of May including: Simon alamodanvillenewcomers.com. Winchester, author of “The Man Who from 7:55-8 a.m., every Tuesday, recruiting new members to help sup- Barn Dance Forest Home Farms will Loved China,” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Bay Books Book Club San Ramon at 111 Deerwood Rd., San Ramon. port, raise funds and sponsor pro- host a Barn Dance from 6-8:30 p.m., May 13; Taras Grescoe, author of Bay Books hosts two book clubs Call 838-9163 or e-mail marie@ grams for the Danville library. There Saturday, May 17, at Forest Home “Bottomfeeder,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, reviewing different books. The first mmwi.com. are many benefits of being a Friend Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley club meets at 7 p.m., the second May 15; Barbara Walters, author of Exchange Club Luncheon Speaker including merchant discounts, volun- Blvd., San Ramon. Come and check “Audition,” at 6 p.m., Friday, May 16; Tuesday of every month; the second Exchange Club of San Ramon teer opportunities and preview of book out the farm, learn a little history Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, authors book club meets at 7 p.m. the third Valley will host Dr. Blake Simmons sales. Dues and donations are tax and participate in some good, old- of “Hank Zipser,” at 11 a.m., Saturday, Tuesday of each month, both meeting from Sandia Lab Energy Systems deductible. Application forms are at the fashioned barn stomping. Soft drinks May 17; and Rick Bragg, author of at the San Ramon store, 2415 San who will speak on “Joint BioEnergy library, 400 Front St. Call 837-4455. and light finger food will be served. “The Prince of Frogtown,” at 7 p.m., Ramon Valley Blvd. Call 855-1524. Institute BioFuels” from noon-1 Grandmother’s Club Grandmothers Admission is $10 in advance, $12 at Tuesday, May 20; all at Rakestraw Danville Women’s Club This club p.m., Wednesday, May 14, at Faz of all ages meet for lunch at 11 a.m., the door. Call 973-3284 or visit www. Books, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville. will meet for a luncheon at noon, Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. on the second Friday of every month, sanramonhistoricfoundation.org. Reservations are recommended; some Thursday, May 15, at the clubhouse, Cost is $16 for members; $20 for at the Brass Door, 2154 San Ramon BioBlits BioBlitz is a race to see events have a cost. Call 837-7337. 242 Linda Mesa, Danville. New officers non-members. Call 275-2412. Valley Blvd., San Ramon. If interested, how many species we can find and will be installed by the District 2nd contact Fran Britt at 743-4026. count in a 24 hour period. Scientists, San Ramon Valley Genealogical naturalists and volunteers will docu- Society This group meets at 10 a.m., ment biodiversity in our community on the third Tuesday of every month from Friday-Saturday, May 16-17, (except August and December), at the at Mangini Ranch and Lime Ridge Danville Family History Center, 2949 Open Space. This is an opportunity to Stone Valley Rd., Alamo. The public is explore, discover, educate and inves- welcome. Call Ed at 299-0881 or visit tigate the biodiversity that surrounds http://srvgensoc.org. us. Rerservations are recommended; Treat your Mom to San Ramon Valley Rotary Club This call 947-3535. club meets for dinner at 7 p.m., every Calling All Dalmatians Museum Wednesday, at the Crow Canyon of the San Ramon Valley is having a Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., “Blemie” look-a-like contest to honor Danville. Guests are welcome. The Eugene O’Neill’s dog at noon (registra- The Sweet Life club offers a great way to make new tion begins at 11:30 a.m.), Sunday, friends while making a difference in May 18, at Museum of the San your community. Call Bill at 838-9110. Ramon Valley, Railroad and Prospect Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post avenues, Danville. This event is free. 75 The organization meets at 7:30 Picnic will follow the contest. Bring Great p.m., every second Thursday of food; drinks and dog treats will be Birthday s ! CREATIVE CANDY INVENTORY the month (except December), at provided. E-mail [email protected]. Toys Danville Veteran’s Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., Challenger Jamboree Challenger s &INE CHOCOLATES Danville. For information, call Post Baseball Program will host the fourth Commander Tony Carnemolla at 932- annual Western Region District 57 Family 4042 or visit www.vfw.org. Little League Challenger Jamboree Fun! s &ROZEN BANANAS MADE FRESH DAILY from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 23-25, ™ at Dublin Sports Park, Dublin Blvd. WITH 'UITTARD CHOCOLATE The day will include BBQ’s, day trips, Concerts clowns, magician and lots of baseball. s 6AST INVENTORY OF VINTAGE AND ‘A Tribute to Judy Garland’ Call 829-7137. Party Blackhawk Chorus presents “A Danville International Children’s UNIQUE TOYS Tribute to Judy Garland” at 5:45 p.m., Film Festival Come and enjoy a Favors Saturday, May 17, at Blackhawk film festival for children and by chil- s #USTOM GIFT BASKETS Country Club, Banquet Room, dren Friday-Sunday, May 16-18. Danville. Tickets are $45. Another Film screenings will take place at s 'RAB N 'O GIFT BAGS performance is at 8 p.m., Friday, May Village Theatre, 433 Front St. and 23, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, the Town Meeting Hall, Front St., 7557 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Danville. Tickets and passes for the s 'IFT CARDS ^ .OW AVAILABLE Tickets are $15. Call 828-1580. weekend’s events range from $5-$25 Jazz at Peace Invite your mom to the and are available by visiting www.vil- Jazz at Peace concert featuring Mad lagetheatreshows.com or the Danville and Eddie Duran at 5 p.m., Sunday, Community Center, 420 Front St., May 11, at Peace Lutheran Church, Danville; call 314-3400. 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville. This Farmers Market The Danville concert is free. Call 648-7000. Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m.-1 Valley Concert Chorale Spring p.m., every Saturday; and from 4-8 301 Hartz Ave. Concert May 17 Schubert’s Mass in p.m., Thursdays, until Aug. 14, at the Suite 109 G, Peteris Vasks’ Dona Nobis Pacem, Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Danville, CA 94526 familiar spirituals and English part Lot, at the corner of Railroad and Hartz Ave. At the songs will be performed at the Valley Prospect avenues. Call 825-9090 or clock “ This is a dream, Concert Charole Spring Concert at visit www.pcfma.com. tower 8 p.m., Saturday, May 17, at Trinity Live! at the Livery Danville Livery &
Diablo Rd. I don’t want to leave” Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Mercantile will host the second annual Sophie Neely - Customer Rd., Pleasanton. Tickets are $18 in “Live! at the Livery” from 5-8 p.m., 680 advance; $20 at the door; students 18 Thursdays, in May. The nights will feature and under are free. Call 866-4003. bands and entertainment. Cost is $5 for a souvenir wine glass to enjoy tastings from numerous wineries. Proceeds ben-
Page 18ÊUÊ >ÞÊ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ >ÛiÊ7iiÞ CALENDAR efit Discover Danville Association. Visit speak at the Catholics@Work break- p.m., every Tuesday, at Community cost is $30 per session, which www.danvillelivery.com. Garden/Home fast starting at 7 a.m., Tuesday, May Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El includes a morning snack and bev- Meet Yau-Man Chan from ‘Survivor’ 13, at Crow Canyon Country Club, Pintado, Danville. Activities include erage; participants should bring a Friends of the Danville Library will 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Leo will line dancing, English handbells, bag lunch. For information or an host Yau-Man Chan from the CBS Tours talk about the tremendous challenges ceramics, wood carving and more. application, call Carmen McCarthy at television show “Survivor” at 2 p.m., 8th Annual AAUW Garden Tour he faced from traditional Hollywood A home-cooked meal is served at 945-8040, ext. 53. Saturday, June 14, at the Danville Come tour seven delightful gardens culture and the obstacles he had to noon for $4. Rides are provided by Library, 400 Front St. This event is in Alamo, Blackhawk and Danville overcome. Cost is $20 for members; County Connection Link for $3.50 free. Call 837-4889. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday-Saturday, $25 for non-members. Call 389-0704 round trip; call Gloria at 837-5229. Spiritual TVHOC Housing Forum 2008 Tri- May 9-10. Tickets are $30, available or visit www.catholicsatwork.org. For information, call 820-6387. Valley Housing Opportunity Center at Leku Eder, 178 E. Prospect Ave., Open Your Heart Through Art By Senior Health and Fitness Day Community Shabbat Dinner Beth will host a housing forum from 10 Danville. Checks should be made out using art and movement, this series Town of Danville will host Senior Chaim Congregation will host a a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at to Danville-Alamo AAUW EF. Call 831- promotes self-awareness and connec- Health and Fitness Day from 9 Community Shabbat Dinner from 4400 Rosewood Ave., Pleasanton. 1784 or visit www.aauw-da.org. tion of body, mind, and emotion. The a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, at 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, May 16, at The theme will be “Today’s Housing group meets from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Beth Chaim, 1800 Holbrook Dr., Annual Kitchen and Garden Tour Danville. Call 736-7146. Market: How is it Affecting You?” This Baldwin and Greenbrook elementary p.m., Mondays, May 12-June 30, at Ave., Danville. Call 314-3400 or visit event is free. Call 373-3934. schools are hosting their annual Kitchen the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt www.ci.danville.ca.us. Grief Retreat When a person loses and Garden Tour from 1-4 p.m., Ave., Walnut Creek. This workshop is Senior Volunteer Awards Culture someone (or something) of impor- Sunday, May 18. Enjoy catered foods free for cancer patients and their sup- to Culture Foundation presents its tance, grief is a natural response. Exhibits from local restaurants and a silent auc- port persons. Call 933-0107. first Senior Volunteer Awards honor- This retreat will help you process tion at the end of the tour. Cost is $30 in Spring Community Presentation ing seniors that provide voluntary your grief through presentations, Agriculture for a Century, the advance, $35 on the day of the event. Come and learn about developmental service to the community. The com- small group discussions and expe- Business of the Valley Museum Proceeds support both PTAs. For reser- delays, autistic spectrum disorders, petition is open to all seniors (55 riential activities from May 23-25, of the San Ramon Valley is hosting vations, call 838-7722. Asperger’s and PDD, and the new and older). Applicants must describe at San Damiano, 710 Highland Dr., the “Agriculture for a Century, the information on treatments from their volunteer activities in 500 words Danville. Cost is $195 for a private Business of the Valley” exhibit until 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, at the or less and supply at least three ref- room; $165 for a shared room. Call May 10, at the museum at the corner Danville Library, Mt. Diablo Room, erences with their phone numbers; 831-9141, ext. 315. of Railroad and Prospect avenues. Health 400 Front St. This event is free, but deadline is July 31. Four winners Museum hours are from 1-4 p.m., African Drumming Drumming has reservations are required; call 648- will receive a $250 cash prize and a Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m., been shown to boost immune system 4800. plaque. Call 938-9988. Sports Saturday. Admission is free, but dona- functions and metabolism. Come and Valley Oak Respite Center tions are welcome. Call 837-3750. experience this fun way to get “good Activities for Seniors Valley Oak Hope In Motion Pre-Race Clinic: vibrations” from 4:30-5:30 p.m., Miscellaneous Respite provides an interactive Nutrition and Injury Prevention Thursday, May 15, at the Wellness program for frail seniors and those Join Hope in Motion for a free race Fundraisers Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Host Families Needed Host families afflicted with Alzheimer’s or related preparation clinic and learn what Walnut Creek. No rhythmic or musical are needed for Spanish, French and dementias and physical disabilities, to eat and how to train from 6:30- ‘Day At The Races’ Youth Homes ability is required. Call 933-0107. Slovakian exchange students from from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 16, at Road Runner Sports, 1975 Diamond Blvd., Auxiliary will hold its annual “Day at Heart to Heart Talk San Ramon July 7-27 in Danville. Host families Wednesdays and Fridays, at Danville the Races” from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 provide a bed, meals and transporta- Congregational Church, 989 San Concord. This event is free. Call Regional Medical Center will present a 825-8052. p.m., Thursday, May 15, at Golden free community educational program, tion to daily planned activities. The Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. The Gate Fields, 1100 Eastshore Highway, “A Heart-to-Heart Talk” from 7:30-8:30 teens speak English, are fully insured Berkeley. Tickets are $35 each, p.m., Tuesday, May 13, at the Front and bring spending money. E-mail including valet parking, reserved group Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Dawn at [email protected]. seating in the Turf Club and a buffet Rd., San Ramon. Cardiologist John Vu, luncheon. Proceeds benefit the chil- M.D., will discuss heart health, risks dren of Youth Homes in Contra Costa and symptoms of heart disease, and Political Notes County. Call 935-3962 or 954-7030. advanced diagnostic and treatment. FREE REVIEW 18th Annual Blackhawk Food, Wine This event is free. Call 275-8230. Blackhawk Republican Women and Film Festival Danville/Sycamore Cocktail Meeting Lores Rizkalla, DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT INVESTMENTS IN PLACE TO Valley Rotary Club will host the 18th host of a radio station in Los Angeles, annual Blackhawk Food, Wine and Film will speak on “Crisis 2008 and the MEET THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES AHEAD? Festival at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May Kids and Teens Power of a Woman” from 5:45-8 15, at the Blackhawk Museum, 3700 ‘Insect Songs’ Danville Library p.m., Thursday, May 15, at Blackhawk At Edward Jones, our business is to help people find strategies for their Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr., Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. A will host Sandi and Stevie who will long term financial security. donation of $50 is requested. Proceeds present “Insect Songs” at 4 p.m., Danville. Cost is $20; reservations are benefit many of the Rotary’s commu- Tuesday, May 13, at the Danville due by noon, May 13. Call 820-6452. nity projects. Call 648-2098. Library, Children’s Reading Room, If you would like a free review of your retirement investments or any of Care Package Drive Blue Star Moms 400 Front St. Join them for lots of your other investments to see if they are appropriate for your long-term Chapter 101 will host a Care Package singing and musical fun to kick off the Seniors Drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Contra Costa County Library Summer goals, please call or stop by today. May 17, at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Reading Program. Call 837-4889. Danville Senior Citizens Club The 400 Hartz Ave., Danville. Items that club meets from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., you can donate include single serving every Monday at the Danville Veterans’ food items (tuna pouches, chicken cre- Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., for line Sima A Alefi www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC ations), drink mixes (Kool Aid, Minute Lectures/ dancing exercise, bingo, mah jong Financial Advisor and more. New members are wel- Maid), new cotton t-shirts, new cotton 9260 Alcosta Blvd, Ste B11 socks, DVDs and card games. Visit Workshops come. Membership is $12 a year. Call www.bluestarmoms.org/donate. Patricia Graber at 443-0268. San Ramon, CA 94583 Catholics@Work Breakfast Leo Prime Time Prime Time for sea- 925-828-9115 Drive Fore A Cure Golf Severino, producer of “Bella,” will Tournament Driving Fore a Cure and soned citizens meets from 9 a.m.-1 PHA Golf Tournament will start at 11:30 a.m. with sign-in and a shot- gun start at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr., Danville. 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Some shingles cre- Column in Alive East Bay Magazine and replacement projects bring the biggest ate the authentic look of a classic slate return. Before you decide where to begin, roof without the high-cost and performance you should consider the following: issues. Other alternatives include metal, s "UDGETSET ONE AND BE REALISTIC rubber, concrete and tile. Be sure to do your s 'OALSNARROW YOUR SCOPE BY DETERMINING research before selecting a roofing material C exactly what you want to achieve. that will work for you. With tile, make sure la your house can bear the weight. y wn Livin Step 2: Do your research t nto g... Another potential exterior project is the on ow Depending on where you live, the value addition of a deck. When selecting a deck- ’s New D you gain from exterior home improvement ing material that will help preserve your projects can vary widely. 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Starting at $700,000’s Brokers Welcome SALES AT A GLANCE This week’s data represents homes sold during March 2008 Alamo Lowest sale reported: $2,550,000 $456,000 Total sales reported: 4 Average sales reported: Highest sale reported: $2,550,000 Lowest sale reported: $2,000,000 $850,000 Walnut Creek Average sales reported: Highest sale reported: $942,318 Total sales reported: 20 $2,150,000 Lowest sale reported: Builder of Preferred Homes Average sales reported: Diablo $199,000 Sally Thornber (925) 284-0415 $1,441,250 Total sales reported: 1 Highest sale reported: Tel (925) 708.3557 Danville Lowest sale reported: $1,950,000 [email protected] www.mitchellcreekplace.com $2,550,000 Total sales reported: 11 Average sales reported: Highest sale reported: $667,600
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This week’s data represents 471 St. Francis Drive F. 3565 Melody Drive G. & homes sold during March & S. Garcia to Gold-Tenge K. Roeth to Glasky Trust for OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND 2008 Trust for $1,027,500 $1,950,000 204 Walnut Creek Court Alamo 2700 Oak Road #26 Mastr 580 East Angela $879,000 M. & I. Rodgers to S. Ye for Assets to R. Delaware for DANVILLE 224 Harrington Court Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 $780,000 $260,000 Amethyst Enterprises to 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms Casci Trust for $1,690,000 20 Westbourne Court L. 135 Pickering Place J. Biagiotti to T. & G. Tarasow Jansen to S. & S. Fielding 842 Matadera Cir. $1,050,000 72 Castlewood Dr. $2,350,000 157 Marks Road J. & J. for $959,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-2508 Sat/Sun 1-4/11-2 Sotheby’s 484-2045 Kane to S. & S. Alberts for for $720,000 22 William Court R. 4805 Knox Gate Ct. $819,000 $2,150,000 3104 Ptarmigan Drive SAN RAMON Sat 1-4 Alain Pinel 251-1111 Vaverka to Meyers Trust for #2 Surdyk Trust to A. & A. 3220 Stone Valley Road $754,000 1729 Greenwood Rd. $849,000 Davidson Trust to S. Johnson for $430,000 4 Bedrooms Sat 12-3 Alain Pinel 251-1111 Hudson for $1,075,000 Diablo 1621 Ptarmigan Drive 2421 Talavera Dr. $709,000 5 Bedrooms 60 Sugarloaf Lane GMAC 1815 Alameda Diablo N. #8A J. & R. Jackl to N. Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-2508 Mortgage to E. & J. Weis & S. Larsen to Cobler Trust Camarco for $368,000 1807 Tangelwood Wy. $1,099,000 Sat 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 251-1111 for $850,000 for $2,550,000 1957 Skycrest Drive #4 S. PLEASANTON Rogino to R. & J. Starkey 8256 Regency Dr. $1,575,000 Danville Walnut Creek Sat 1-4 Hometown GMAC 200-2457 for $199,000 2 Bedrooms 377 Borica Drive J. & L. 72 Cottage Lane V. Plakhti 7914 Paragon Cir. $1,799,000 1213 South Villa Way 5750 Belleza Dr. $537,500 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 Toms to K. & G. Tillis for to M. & J. Rhoden for Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 577-4663 Waltenspiel Trust to J. $950,000 $705,000 Tanner for $360,000 2341 Oakland Ave. $598,000 230 Channi Loop Shapell 1873 Danielle Court Sat/Sun 1-4 ReMax / Accord 997-8001 LIVERMORE Industries to K. Tang for V. Artim to M. Sedeh for 1622 Stanley Dollar Drive 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms $456,000 $600,000 #2B M. Burkhard to R. Harris for $608,000 246 Trenton Cir. $649,000 2039 Galloway Cmn. $439,000 234 Channi Loop Shapell 3002 Grey Eagle Drive Sat 1-4 Keller Williams 596-1918 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 998-5112 Industries to S. Lee for Rice Trust to D. Freeman for 1550 Stanley Dollar Drive #3B D. Westington to M. 7343 Elmwood Cir. $730,000 427 Oriole Ave. $449,950 $502,000 $849,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 583-2166 Burkhard for $385,000 Sat 1-4 Re/Max Accord 209-7644 4077 Eagle Nest Lane 1206 Juanita Drive D. 6904 Corte Pacifica $750,000 62 Terra Wy. $879,000 Noble Trust to T. & K. Allen to N. & L. Remer for 245 Tamarisk Drive Sat 1-4 Keller Sat 1-4 Keller Williams 918-2045 Michiels for $1,170,000 $729,000 Smith Trust to D. Rao for Williams - Lydonna Walker 997-8267 4 Bedrooms 3093 East Griffon Street 346 Kinross Drive Black $1,060,000 5202 Crestline Wy. $775,000 Shapell Industries to J. & J. Trust to M. Iturreria for 341 Tampico D. Coppa to Sat 1-4 Alain Pinel 251-1111 1836 Heidelberg Dr. $749,000 Sat 1-4:30 J. Rockcliff Realtors 510-853-8980 Wade for $1,170,000 $570,000 C. Yin for $564,500 4565 Kingswood Drive 2346 Lariat Lane M. 4403 Terra Granada Drive R. & C. Higgins to R. & R. Zhang to H. Pham for #4B Braun Trust to A. Tam For an online version of open homes Jamieson for $2,000,000 $850,000 for $395,000 with mapping or to list your open home go to: 131 Lomitas Drive 729 Laurel Drive J. & 3051 Walnut Boulevard Mclaughlin Trust to M. & E. P. Nossen to S. Moss for Walpole Trust to D. & J. www.DanvilleWeekly.com/real_estate Thomsen for $597,000 $835,000 Howe for $914,500
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