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Page 4 • March 17, 2006 • Danville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE • BLACKHAWK • DIABLO • ALAMO All Wars Memorial to expand Two granite blocks will feature quotes from Abraham Lincoln by Jordan M. Doronila have the two items displayed commission’s approval to install before Memorial Day, said Kent two rectangular granite boulders nspired utterances on destiny, Rezowalli, vice chairman of the adjacent to the memorial’s healing freedom, liberty and peace Parks Commission. circle. I already grace the walls and One new quote to be engraved “They are a nice addition,” said statues at the All Wars Memorial in is: “Pray that our Heavenly Father Rezowalli. “They enhance the Oak Hill Park. may assuage the anguish of your attraction.” Now two additional quotations bereavement and leave you only “The people from the All Wars by Abraham Lincoln will be added, the cherished memory of the loved Memorial Foundation worked real- thanks to a motion approved by and lost and the solemn pride that ly hard on the project,” he added. the Danville Parks and Leisure must be yours to have laid so costly The other boulder will contain Services Commission last week. a sacrifice on the altar of freedom.” words from Lincoln’s second inaugu- Parks commissioners approved Lincoln wrote this to a mother who ral address on March 4, 1865: “...with a measure that allows two 2,000- had lost five sons in the Civil War. malice toward none, with charity for pound granite blocks with words This quote was also featured in the all, with firmness in the right as God of Abraham Lincoln to be placed film “Saving Private Ryan.” gives us to see the right, let us strive at the memorial. The All Wars Two weeks ago, the All Wars Memorial Foundation plans to Memorial Foundation asked the ➤ Continued on page 7

Creativity unleashed High school artists display prize works

by Jordan M. Doronila

ozens of Danville locals Right: Judy Li, a junior at San Ramon sauntered last week Valley High, views some of her peers’ D through a spacious suite architectural work at the annual Student full of pictures of frowning jesters, Recognition Project Open House last miniature model estates and bronze week. Above: A little bronze sculpture of statues forged by creative teenag- wolf sits on display by the entrance to the ers in the San Ramon Valley. open house. Left: San Ramon Valley High Hundreds of high school stu- junior Caroline Sheahan looks closely at dents showcased their class proj- student photos. ects last Thursday at the district’s annual Student Recognition Project Open House in San Ramon. The event was designed to view and acknowledge the work creat- “You learn to produce if you ed by high school students in the have a good teacher,” she said. Valley Business and Education San Ramon Valley Unified School Students compete in 20 cat- Roundtable coordinated the event. District, said Terry Koehne, the dis- egories and win recognition for “The purpose of the program trict community relations director. first prize and honorable mention. is to create collaboration among JORDAN M. DORONILA Davi Lucus, a sculpting instructor Entries included acting, architec- students, educators and the busi- at Monte Vista High School, said ture, photography, creative writ- ness community in the San Ramon much of the quality work displayed ing, visual arts, dance, financial Valley to promote educational last week is a result of students learn- planning and instrumental music. excellence and to prepare students ing in a good environment. Members of the San Ramon for the business world of the 21st Council splits over allowing alcohol at street fair

Street fair to allow liquor designated area. You can say all you want about it, street fairs.” within limits A resolution allowing the change but if there are little kids there I Newman explained that forcing was pulled from the consent agenda “We’d like the council don’t want it there.” He added, “I the organizers to only allow alcohol after members of the public asked to reconsider and voted for all of you when you came on private property denies those by Geoff Gillette to be allowed to speak on the sub- on the council and I want to keep attendees the true feel of the event. ject. All who spoke expressed con- reinstate allowing voting for you.” “We want people to be able to request by the Danville Area cerns about alcohol being served. alcohol to be served Chamber President Melony take part in the ambience. They Chamber of Commerce to Tammy Beckman said she was Newman next addressed the want to be near the music and be Aallow alcoholic beverages opposed to having alcohol at an at our street fairs.” council. among the booths,” she said. to be served at a summer event arts and crafts show that is primar- —Chamber President “We’d like the council to recon- Councilwoman Candace sparked a lengthy discussion over ily designed as a family event. She Melony Newman sider and reinstate allowing alco- Andersen said that while the street the appropriateness of the action said a message is being sent to the hol to be served at our street fair is one of her favorite events at the Town Council’s meeting community’s children. fairs,” Newman said. “This is during the year, she could not sup- last week. Finally council mem- “It seems like such a conflict of Resident Jacob Hamblin also called for adults. We are very careful port the Chamber’s request. bers gave their approval to a interest for the town to spend thou- for the request to be struck down. to serve alcohol only to those 21 “I was willing to compromise if change in date for the Chamber’s sands on Red Ribbon Week and “The thing that bothers me,” he years old and older. Since this you kept it tucked away on private annual Danville Fine Arts Faire as then support an event that serves said, “is that I just don’t want alco- started we’ve had no incidents of well as allowing alcohol within a alcohol,” Beckman said. hol served if it’s a family affair. alcohol-related problems at the ➤ Continued on page 6 Danville Weekly • March 17, 2006 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Volunteers needed Let it snow, to set up homes let it snow in Mississippi About a dozen kids etched pat- Churches working hard; Hurricane Katrina,” said Umbrella terns in the snow and tossed more hands are needed of Churches spokesperson Fred snowballs in the parking lot at Hull, former president of Ponderosa Primo’s Pizza & Pasta in Danville Each weekend recently at church- Homes. “Joining this journey to around 7:30 p.m. last Friday while es in Danville, Alamo and through- Mississippi could be an unforget- out the San Ramon Valley, mem- table, life-changing experience for hundreds of patrons huddled bers have gathered to frame 1,200- volunteers.” inside to stay warm. The excite- square-foot houses to be delivered To join the effort, call 837-5525, ment lasted approximately 30 DIANE FRAZIER to victims of Hurricane Katrina ext. 303, or e-mail Hull at fredan- minutes until the snow turned to in Mississippi. A nonprofit group [email protected]. rain and slush. known as Umbrella of Churches is The group has also raised sponsoring the building of 16 new $145,000 toward its goal of single-family homes with the help $600,000. Local partners in the of more than 165 volunteers. project are Community Presbyterian After the houses are delivered, the Church, St. Isadore’s Catholic and drinking,” he said. Arnerich Danville,” he said. “It’s a great event. group plans two trips to McComb, Church and East Bay Fellowship Drinking at fair suggested that the resolution limit I know a lot of people who never Miss., to assist in the new home Church in Danville; Creekside ➤ Continued from page 5 the serving area to a designat- miss it. I don’t think it’s going to be construction efforts, and more Community Church and United ed spot with no one allowed to any better by serving alcohol.” volunteers are needed. Trip dates Methodist Church in Alamo; property,” Andersen said. leave. That, he said, would be in Shimansky said that sentiment are April 1-7 and April 9-15. On Kinko’s and Kelly Moore Paints. Mayor Karen Stepper said she accordance with the town’s Open against having alcohol at public Tuesday, the Umbrella of Churches Some 160 residents of McComb did not feel that approving the Container Ordinance, which pro- events is growing. loaded the 16 framed houses onto have expressed interest in purchas- request would send the wrong mes- hibits open alcohol. “I’ve been pushing this for years trucks headed for Mississippi. ing the three-bedroom, two-bath sage to the town’s young people. One of the architects of the and years,” he said. “It’s always been “We’re not necessarily looking homes. A “Pay It Forward” concept “I don’t think anyone wants to town’s Open Container Ordinance, a 4-1 vote. Maybe this year it will be for skilled carpenters, just able- will be used so proceeds from the encourage underage drinking in our Councilman Mike Doyle, came down a 3-2 vote. Maybe next year it’ll be a bodied adults who want to con- sales go toward new home con- town. Neither do we put up a sign in favor of the designated area. 3-2 vote going the other way.” tribute their efforts and demon- struction. that says ‘prohibition’ at the entrance “They’ll be in one place. They After further discussion, the request strate their support for victims of —Dolores Fox Ciardelli to our town,” Stepper said. “I think won’t be able to walk around with to allow alcohol in a designated area in when we encourage people to go it,” he said. “The Chamber does accordance with the town’s ordinances County seeks applicants to our restaurants that’s great. 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Members of the Memorial The All Wars Memorial contains Memorial Foundation said the two new addi- an upward climb through a valley ➤ Continued from page 5 tions will help others heal in times of oak trees leading to a heal- of struggles. ing space, two bronze figures that on to finish the work we are in, to bind “We can think of no better way to depict American soldiers at war, up the nation’s wounds, to care for promote the message of healing and and spiral pathways. him who shall have borne the battle reconciliation than with President The All Wars Memorial and for his widow and his orphan, to Lincoln’s own words during perhaps Foundation is comprised of local do all which may achieve and cherish the most significant crisis our nation veterans, businessmen and elected a just and lasting peace among our- has ever faced,” foundation members officials and was established in selves and with all nations.” wrote to the commission. April 2003. ■

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Page 8 • March 17, 2006 • Danville Weekly Perspective Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo

PUBLISHER EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Deborah Acosta McKeehan EDITORIAL Board doesn’t want Sycamore needs Editor Dolores Fox Ciardelli Sea change Stingrays to go under creative solutions Staff Reporter Jordan M. Doronila at Sycamore Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Editorial Intern From your Diablo Views article After reading “Sycamore Swim Kevin Zhou Action was taken at the Sycamore Homes Association last week it appears that a few dis- Team May Go Under” on March Sports Writer gruntled people have been pushing 10, I sat back in my chair wonder- Mike L. Mc Colgan board meeting last week to limit facility use to mem- the swim team around but the truth ing if my neighborhood is becom- Contributors bers. At face value, this would seem to make sense. is quite the opposite. The primary ing curmudgeonly. Egad! I hope Kathy Cordova issue is liability. Renting to the not. The swim team issue has been Geoff Gillette Let those who pay for it, use it. But this action may be Stingrays team, which includes festering for some time so it is not B. Lynn Goodwin a deathblow to the popular Sycamore Stingrays swim over 100 non-residents, signifi- new to me. But the column made Cathy Jetter cantly increases our risk and liabil- me wonder about the direction our Jacqui Love Marshall team, which has some residents up in arms. Julie Nostrand ity (see story, page 12). Also, the nice little community is headed. For years, Sycamore idea that “$12,000 per year” raised The potential lock out and lock ART & PRODUCTION welcomed nonresi- by the swim team “helps to keep down (if not outright dissolution) Art Director/ Residents may down homeowners fees” is mis- of the Sycamore swim team is, Operations Manager dents to rent its three leading. That $12,000 divided by indeed “sad.” For many years, Shannon Corey clubhouses, use its sometimes be the 649 homeowners is $18.49 per the Sycamore Homeowners’ Assistant Design Director facilities as polling inconvenienced by homeowner per year if you don’t Association has welcomed fam- Ben Ho count the extra heating bills for the ilies from other neighborhoods Designers meets and practices Steve Bruzenak places, and allowed pool as well as other costs, along to be part of the swim team. Trina Cannon tennis and swim but many feel it is with wear and tear on the facili- The original motive, to meet the James Greenfield ties. A full analysis would reveal required number of teammates Jason Lind competitions. As a worthwhile because that Sycamore homeowners actu- (200) to field a team, made it result, Sycamore has swim teams are an ally lose money having the swim possible for a generation of kids ADVERTISING been woven into the team rent our facilities. As well, within and outside of Sycamore Advertising Manager important thread in frequently we cannot use our own to experience the joys of com- Laure Reynolds greater community of the neighborhood, pool or are begrudgingly allowed petitive sports, and to learn about Advertising Danville and the San to use a single lane to play with our team-work and good sportsman- Account Executives pulling families families. ship—qualities seemingly lacking Amy McKelligan Ramon Valley. Its together and teaching The idea that the Stingrays “may in the board on this issue. Susan Sterling clubhouses have been go under” due to “board members Is the community exclusion a Real Estate children the love who want to close the swim team value that we want to teach our Account Executive the site of countless to ‘outsiders’” is also misleading. kids? No! What should be done? Owen McAleer fundraisers, classes, of swimming. Classified Advertising The Stingrays found other pool The board should put aside their Susan Thomas Scout meetings and facilities to rent last year while differences and show some leader- the Sycamore pool was closed for ship. They could start by bring- BUSINESS Mustang Soccer gatherings. Nonresident rental fees repairs. The largest reason not to ing together the stakeholders and Office Manager have been more than twice as high as for residents, but take that option is because the letting them find a solution. This Amory Foreman still a bargain and only fair. Stingrays pay fair market price for issue has been discussed at several Ad Services those facilities. board meetings but not with the Veneta Roberts, Manager The Sycamore Stingrays swim team began to admit Finally, you should consider the real intent of finding a solution. Alicia Broadway nonresidents some 15 years ago when there were not possibility that you have been used. The group should include some Business Associate There really is no reason for the of the kids on the swim team. My Lisa Oefelein enough residents signing up to make the viable number Stingrays to go under. I certainly guess is that they will be the ones Circulation Manager of 200. This was a way to keep the popular activity don’t want that to happen and who come up with the creative Bob Lampkin, ext. 32 going for Sycamore residents, who sign up first; allow- neither do any of the board mem- solution that presently escapes the bers. But the Stingrays need to board members. Which will it be: a ing nonresidents is common among swim teams as use people like you to pressure the curmudgeonly Sycamore that with- they see their neighborhood demographics change. board because they lost control of draws into itself or a Sycamore that How to reach the Weekly it to the majority of the Sycamore throws out the welcome mat and Every neighborhood with a swim team has to make homeowners. values the extended community? 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100 some concessions, such as limited access during home Ed Costa, Sycamore homeowner Mike Ammann, Danville Danville, CA 94526 meets and increased costs to heat the pool for practices. Phone: (925) 837-8300 Fax: (925) 837-2278 Residents may sometimes be inconvenienced by meets YOUR TURN Editorial e-mail: and practices but many feel it is worthwhile because The Danville Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on [email protected] swim teams are an important thread in the neighbor- issues of local interest. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday for that week’s edi- [email protected] tion; please limit letters to 250 words, and provide your name, street Display Sales e-mail: hood, pulling families together and teaching children address and daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to edit [email protected] the love of swimming. contributions for length and style and for factual errors known to us. Classifieds Sales e-mail: The facilities at Sycamore have been welcoming to [email protected] LETTERS: Mail or hand deliver to Danville Weekly, Circulation e-mail: outsiders for many years so the recent action by the 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, [email protected] board to limit them to residents only may have unfore- Danville, CA 94526 The Danville Weekly is published every seen consequences. At the same meeting, the board Fax: (925) 837-2278 Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, gave permission to Community Against Substance CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. E-mail: [email protected] Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. The Abuse to rent the main clubhouse for training, which Danville Weekly is mailed free to homes and apartments in Danville, Blackhawk, seems rather contradictory. While there are differing Diablo and Alamo. Voluntary subscriptions at $30 per year ($50 for two years) are wel- opinions in the Sycamore neighborhood, it certainly Code of ethics come from local residents. The Danville Weekly seeks to adhere to the highest level of ethical Subscription rate for businesses and for would be a shame if the beautiful swim complex residents of other communities is $50/year. were to sit almost empty every summer, and young standards in journalism, including the Code of Ethics adopted Sept. 21, © 2006 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. 1996, by the Society of Professional Journalists. To review the text of All rights reserved. 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Danville Weekly • March 17, 2006 • Page 9 Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 WEEKEND PREVIEW for children under 14 and can be Author Visits purchased in advance by calling 837- Fundraisers Cupcake Brown at Rakestraw 2624. Tickets will also be available at Vista Grande Elementary School Books the door, but concerts have sold out Vista Grande Elementary School is Debi Derryberry Cupcake Brown, a dynamic and in the past. holding its annual Art Auction Gala on utterly original storyteller, will be at Saturday, March 25, at the Behring IS Jimmy Neutron Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Ave., Museum, Blackhawk. Prior to the Come and see Debi telling a story that will guide you on event there will be an online silent auc- the most “satifying, startlingly funny, Events tion from Feb. 23-March 23, at www. Derryberry (voice of Jimmy and genuinely affecting tour you’ll ever vges.srvusd.k12.ca.us/auction. For take,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 23. Paint Satrick’s Day Meeting more information, contact Kim Short Neutron) perform “What a And yes, they will be serving cup- “All Things Alamo and Pop(u)lar” will at 838-8511. Way To Play,” which explores cakes! hold its annual Paint Satrick’s Day meeting at 2 p.m., Friday, March 17, different genres of music like at Alamo’s Round Table Pizza, in its role as ODDs, a Saloon for Fools, The Health jazz, rock, boogie-woogie and Hotel Snaysmuth. For more informa- campfire. Come prepared to Clubs tion, call Hal at 943-1170. Breast Cancer Conference wiggle, dance and sing start- Julie’s Book Club St. Patrick’s Dinner-Dance Dr. Gwen Stritter will be highlight- Julie’s Book Club will meet and dis- The Irish-American Culture Club will ing information about the advances ing at 11 a.m., Saturday, March cuss “Snow Flower and the Secret be holding its sixth annual St. Patrick’s in breast cancer treatment, from Fan” at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 24, Dinner Dance at 7p.m., Friday, March 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, at the 18, at the Village Theatre, 233 at Rakestraw Books, 209 Railroad 17, at Crow Canyon Country Club, Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Front St. Tickets are $5 at the Ave. “We try to read good fiction Danville. No-host cocktails begin at Ave., Walnut Creek. This event is free, you might not pick out for yourself. 6 p.m., dance and music from 8-11 but reservations are required. To regis- door or call 552-7335. Join us!” says Julie. Registration is at p.m. Formal or party attire. Cost for ter, call 933-0107. Rakestraw Books, which will offer a members is $45 per person, non- Steps to a Healthy Heart Research, will be presenting two by the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park 10 percent discount on the group’s members, $50 per person. Call Betty Mathew De Vane, a cardiologist and monthly selection. at 939-5285. free lectures from 7-9:30 p.m., District and the California Writers Club. an author, and Pam Wilson, a chief Wednesday, March 29, at Rolling Tickets are available from any club The Danville Area Chamber of clinical dietitian, will be speaking at a Hills Community Church, 1565 member or Jack Russ at 820-4244. Commerce free educational seminar on “Steps Green Valley Road, Danville. The ‘Oliver!’ The Danville Area Chamber of to a Healthy Heart,” from 7-9 p.m., first lecture, “Scientific Evidence for Concerts Commerce presents the “State of the Tuesday, March 21, at the San Ramon The Los Cerros Middle School Creation” will be from 7-8:10 p.m., Drama Club invites the community Town Address,” breakfast starts at Regional Medical Center. This event is and the second, “Mount St. Helens,” Danville Girls Chorus Spring 8:00 a.m., and the presentation starts free, but reservations are required. Call to see its musical “Oliver!” at 7 p.m., Concert will be from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Call 964- Wednesday, March 22, and Thursday, at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 23, at (800) 284-2878 or visit www.sanra- 1086 or 838-7729. Danville Girls Chorus, under the direc- the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 monmedctr.com. March 23, in the Los Cerros Middle tion of Ken Abrams, 2006 Educator of Silver Lake Drive. Cost is $25 if paid Mortgage Trade Show School Multi-Purpose Room, 968 the Year, will be performing its Spring before March 16 and $30 if paid after California Association of Mortgage Blemer Road in Danville. Tickets are concert at 11 a.m., Saturday, March March 16, pre-registration is required. Brokers presents the third annual $5 and may be purchased in advance. 18, at East Bay Fellowship, 2615 Sign-up online at www.danvilleca- Kids & Teens Mortgage Trade Show with three dif- For more information, call 552-5620. Camino Tassajara Road, Danville. chamber.com or call 837-5709. ferent seminars lead by Jeff Davi, Cuz’n Philburt and Wilburt the Pig Tim Braheem and Chris George. This Come see a very special pig and event will start at 10 a.m., Thursday, some amazing pig tricks, at 4 p.m., March 23, San Ramon Convention Spiritual TRUSTED & RECOMMENDED Tuesday, March 21, in the Children’s Center. Admission to the main event Reading Room, Danville Library, 400 is free to CAMB members, $20 for San Damiano Retreat presents Front St. This event is for all ages. For non-members; Tim Braheem session ‘The Man Born Blind’ more information, call 837-4889. is $45 for members and $90 for non- San Damiano Retreat presents “The members. Call Barbara Jaye at (510) Man Born Blind” as part of its Lenten SAVIOR 206-2389 or visit www.eastbaycamb. Series, from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, com. March 23, San Damiano Retreat Lectures/ Motor Trend Styling Lecture Center, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. PLUMBING Mike Lamm, managing editor of Motor Preregistration is helpful, but walk-ins Trend, will be presenting reflections are welcome and the cost is $15/eve- Workshops of styling themes in American history ning, or $75/series. Call 837-9141 or from 1900-today, from 10:30 a.m.- visit www.sandamiano.org. B2B Power Exchange Workshop noon, Saturday, March 25, Blackhawk B2B Power Exchange will be present- Museum. Lecture is free with paid • Gas Lines to • All Areas of Service ing a workshop called “Leads Group admission into the museum. For infor- Pool/BBQ/Fireplaces & Repair for True B2B Business Developers” mation, call 736-2280 or visit www. Sports from 7:45-10 a.m., Thursday, blackhawkmuseum.org. • Copper Re-Piping • Union Trained, March 23, at Mimi’s Cafe, Dublin. Mustang Soccer League Registration is required. The cost Online registration will be held for the Master Plumbers for members is free and is $35 for Mustang Soccer League from Feb. non-members, including the cost of Miscellaneous 1 through March 31. Fees are $175 breakfast. For more information, call per player, except for the U6 Mustang 201-3410 or visit www.b2bpowerex- Celebrating the Second Half of Life Pony Program which is $100 per FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED IN PLEASANTON LICENSE #786360 change.com/dublin. Sage-ing Circle, Second Journeys ... player. For more information, call 831- Creation vs. Evolution Lecture Celebrating the Second Half of Life 1323 or visit www.mustangsoccer. 925-461-8549 Frank Sherwin, speaker and author will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. four com. from the Institute for Creation consecutive Thursdays beginning T-bird Football and Cheer April 6, at the Danville Community T-bird Football and Cheer are holding Center, 420 Front St., aimed at baby registrations from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, boomers turning 60. Preregistration March 19 and Sunday, April 2, at Vista is required and is $60 for Danville Grande Elementary, Danville. Football Jesennie’s Upholstery residents including all four sessions. only registrations will be held 1-4 p.m., Slipcover Specialist Re-upholstery Specialized Cushions Call 314-3400 or email Jean Crane at Sunday, May 21, and from 6-8 p.m., u u u [email protected]. Tuesday, June 6. For information, visit Child Car Seat Safety Check www.srvtbirds.com. 9 year old Jesennie Sieg sits The Nurses and Cops Caring for Contra Costa Children will be hosting pretty on her grandma’s, Mary a free Child Car Seat Safety Check Leon, beautifully hand-stitched from 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Support Groups March 22, at the Danville Park and slip cover. With her exquisite Ride lot, Sycamore Valley Road and American Chronic Pain I-680. For information, call Shawn Association eye for detail, Mary will turn Desmond at 314-3355. The ACPA group meets from 11a.m.-1p.m. every second and your favorite old couch or chair fourth Monday at the Community Presbyterian Church Library at 222 W. into one of a kind, fit for a On Stage El Pintado Road. Bipolar Support Group queen...or princess! Actor Does F. Scott Fitzgerald The Tri-Valley Support Group pro- Kurt Gravenhorst will be taking on vides free peer support for people FREE Estimates the role of F. Scott Fitzgerald dur- with mood disorders. It meets from ing California Authors Night, at 7 7:15-8:45 p.m., every Wednesday at p.m., Friday, March 24, Pleasant Hill St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 1.800.820.0028 u 925.753.0315 u [email protected] Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Call 560- Pleasant Hill. This event is sponsored 0842. Page 10 • March 17, 2006 • Danville Weekly Molding The Most Complete Selection at Completely Affordable Prices

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POLICE LOG 3-1/4” Base 3-5/8” The Danville Police Department Danville Blvd. and El Cerro Blvd. • Suspicious circumstances on Crown made the following information avail- at 3:26 p.m. Parkhaven Dr. at 9:11 a.m. 38¢ 56¢ able. Under the law, those charged Wednesday, March 8 • Drunk in public on Diablo Rd. at with offenses are considered inno- 5:55 p.m. cent until convicted. • Warrant arrest on La Gonda Way at 10:53 a.m. Saturday, March 11 Monday, March 6 • Suspicious circumstances on Hartz • Vandalism on El Dorado Ave. at • Accident, property damage, on Way and Railroad Ave. at 3:59 10:56 a.m. Brookside Dr. at 12:43 a.m. p.m. The Office of the Contra Costa • Suspicious circumstances on • Suspicious circumstances on La County Sheriff’s Department’s Valley CL#817040 5505 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 846-5040 Parkhaven Dr. at 12:52 a.m. Gonda Way at 3:12 p.m. Station in Alamo made the following • Vandalism on Auburn Ct. at 2:50 Thursday, March 9 information available. p.m. • Abandoned vehicle on roadway on ALAMO • Suspicious circumstances on Diablo Camino Tassajara at 7:18 a.m. Rd. at 5:05 p.m. • Abandoned vehicle on roadway on Saturday, March 11 • Petty theft, shoplifting, on Prospect Hartz Ave. at 10:55 a.m. Ave. at 5:21 p.m. • Assault with a deadly weapon on • Suspicious circumstances on La Livorna Rd. and Miranda Ln. Tuesday, March 7 Gonda Way at 2:23 p.m. Friday, March 10 • Commercial burglary on Crow • Injury accident on Baldwin Dr. and • Disturbance on Miranda Ave. Canyon Rd. at 2:33 a.m. Camino Ramon at 5:44 p.m. • Injury accident on Camino Tassajara • Credit card fraud on Lawrence Rd. Monday, March 6 and Hill Meadow Dr. at 4:22 a.m. at 7:40 p.m. • Auto burglary on Garden Part Ct. • Grand theft, vehicle parts, on La Pera Cir. at 5:14 a.m. Friday, March 10 Tuesday, March 7 • Suspicious circumstances on • Misdemeanor driving under the influ- • Residential burglary on Danville Blvd. Leafield Rd. at 11:02 a.m. ence (DUI), arrest, on El Cerro Blvd. and I-680 northbound at DIABLO • Warrant arrest on Blackstone Dr. at 12:44 a.m. noon • Vandalism on Tassajara Ranch Dr. at Monday, March 6 • Accident, property damage, on 7:25 a.m. • Vandalism on Alameda Diablo

OBITUARIES

James Francis Gavin Jr. in Ozie, Mo., and served in the War. He then worked in the mining Marine Corps from 1957-60 as and mineral industry and retired in James Francis Gavin passed a lance corporal. He grew up in 1985. away Feb. 6 in Danville at the Modesto and came to the Bay Area He has resided with his family in age of 77 after a long battle with in 1960 when he married his wife the San Ramon Valley for the past Dr. Sara Denman Compassionate cancer, surrounded by his loving Pat, a descendant of the Macedo 40 years. During his retirement he Therapy family. ranching family. enjoyed time with his family and Licensed He was born in San Francisco on He founded the Great American friends, being outdoors, traveling Psychologist for Change… Sept. 28, 1928, graduated from St. Real Estate Team in 1976 and and attending Oakland A’s games. Helping you Move Ignatius High School and attended later opened the Diablo Funding He will be missed for his zest for the University of San Francisco. He office in 1992. Besides working, life and his sense of humor. from Merely retired from Pacific Telephone after he found time for nonprofit orga- He is survived by his wife of Surviving 43 years of service as a finance nizations like Meals on Wheels, 49 years, Norine; his three chil- professional. the Leukemia Society, the Contra dren, Elizabeth, Patrick Jr. and to Thriving He touched many lives with his Costa Food Bank, and the Make- James: his sister, Marjorie Standow Now In New gentle caring spirit, love of sing- A-Wish Foundation. He also served of Oakland; and many nieces and ing, church and community activi- as a lifetime member of the 100 nephews. A Memorial Mass was Downtown Danville ties, but most of all his devotion to Club, which helps families of fallen celebrated March 7 at St. Isidore’s Location his wife, children, grandchildren, police and firefighters. Catholic Church. Donations may nieces, nephews and large extended He is survived by his wife, Pat be made to the Animal Rescue 171 Front St. #204 family. Langston of Alamo; his son Dean Foundation (ARF.net) or the He is survived by his loving wife Langston of Danville; his mother American Heart Association (amer- 925.648.4941 of 57 years, Leone; his children Blanche Lake of Emmett, Idaho; icanheart.org). License #PSY19808 Anne Andrade, Cynthia Pond, Joan and his sisters Gwen Taylor of Bertuccelli, Dennis Gavin, Brian Emmett, Patricia Wood of Moraga, Gavin and Jim Gavin; his sons- and and Yolanda Corbett of Victoria, daughters-in-law Rod Andrade, B.C. Randy Pond, Dennis Bertuccelli, A memorial service was held Eva Sage-Gavin, Carol Ann Gavin Feb. 17 at St. Isidore’s Catholic Smog K ing and Lauren Gavin; many grandchil- Church, and his final resting place dren and one great-grandson. He is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Every two years... The Pet Nanny was preceded in death by his par- in Lafayette. Memorial gifts may You just gotta’ do it. Multiple Daily Visits • Daily Dog Walks ents, James Francis and Margaret be made to the Contra Costa Newspaper & Mail Pick-Up • Home Security Checks • House Sitting Gavin of San Francisco, and his sis- Association of Realtors Scholarship Medication (if needed) • Personalized Service • Plant & Home Care ter, Margaret Graham of Novato. Foundation, P.O. Box 2715, Walnut $ OFF In & out in A funeral Mass was celebrated Creek 94595. 20 20 minutes with 4 day minimum* Feb. 9 at St. Isidore’s Catholic 1 FREE VISIT Church. His final resting place is Patrick Louis Ross All Smogs Including: $18 Value. Offer Expires 04-30-06 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery • DMV Renewal Overnights not included in Colma. Memorial contributions Patrick “Pat” L. Ross of Danville • Test Only may be made to the American passed away suddenly Feb. 28 at • RV’s www.petnannymarlene.com Cancer Society. the age of 74 from complications • Gross Poluters of heart disease. [email protected] Glen Wayne Langston He was born April 24, 1931, 3440-D grew up in Oakland, and attended Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. Locally Owned & Operated Since 1994 Pleasanton San Ramon Bonded & Insured • References • Member of PSI Glen Wayne Langston died Feb. Fremont High School. He served 925-820-5665 Veterinary Approved 14 in Alamo at the age of 66. his country in the U.S. Air Force 925-846-SMOG He was born April 24, 1939, for four years during the Korean Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 Danville Weekly • March 17, 2006 • Page 11 COVER STORY

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ycamore swim team fans sat stunned 3-year-old grandson to the kiddie pool with a handful of people who said swim team Both the Homes Association and the swim ships,” as they watched their homeowners during meets and swim team practice and practices interrupted their lap swimming. team have insurance policies. The associa- on the Sboard take action at last week’s meet- boys of 9 and 10 were jumping in the pool “Three or four out of 649 homes would tion’s policy was $2 million with a $5 mil- end o ing to end their beloved Stingrays. intended for toddlers. “When children complain,” he recalled. “At the time, we made lion umbrella, said Jim Lane. On Thursday huge g “I find it a sad day that we are not aren’t actually swimming, they are run- an agreement we would keep one lane open night, a new association insurance policy was “I f working together,” said Lisa Knebel, a ning around,” she noted. She also said that at all times, except during a swim meet.” approved for $3 million with a $15 million the ten board member in the minority with Ron bags of garbage collected after the meets “When the development was built, it was umbrella. In addition, the swim team carries we eve Lemberger in the 4-2 vote to limit facil- attract ants and flies. built with this (the swim team) in mind,” its own insurance for $2 million. Her ity use to Sycamore Homes Association “It’s all this,” she added, that makes her Crow said. “We have had a team even since Thornton noted that rentals and swim man a members; more than half of the swim team want to limit use of the pool to residents. the inception.” team fees keep homeowners dues at $230 the Co members come from outside the neigh- Stingrays swim team president Mark The recent election of the two new per quarter. The swim team pays $12,000 teams borhood. “This is not a country club. We Thornton said he had been hoping the 2006 Sycamore Homes Association members per year to the Homes Association. Resident “I r should be working together.” season would go forward without problems. against nonresidents on the swim team was swimmers pay $275 for the first fami- me an Gail Bowser fled the room in tears after “We’ve hired our coaches and taken a contentious one. Close to 480 ballots were ly member and go down $10 for each really expressing disbelief that her family had everyone’s money,” Thornton said. “Even additional child. Swimmers 15-18 are free. ment,” paid $1 million last year for a home with if one of our swimmers wanted to go to Nonresidents pay $335, with each additional make a swim team that was soon to be defunct. another swim team, it’s done.” swimmer $10 less, and swimmers ages 15- munity “I would like some reasons why you don’t That night, Thornton was at the meet- 18 pay $75. Paig like the swim team,” she had asked the ing of the Valley Swim Association, which Ed Costa, in a Letter to the Editor (see being board earlier, her voice strained with emo- includes the Stingrays as well as swim teams page 9), pointed out the swim team has turned tion. “What is it about the swim team that from Blackhawk, Crow Canyon, Diablo and been “generously supported” by the board, stay g is so objectionable?” Round Hill country clubs, the Del Amigo including the money to heat the pool during many The four Sycamore Homes Association Dolphins, San Ramon Aquacats, Danville the extra hours required by the team and the “Th board members who voted to limit use of the Sea Lions and ClubSport San Ramon. “ costs of wear and tear on the facilities. has be facilities—new chairman Mark Raitz, long- League president Dick Harris said that of “It is my opinion that a full analysis for 30 time board member Earl Lubell, and newly course the league would continue to exist would reveal that Sycamore homeowners faciliti elected Doug Allen and Ron Barrios—said without the Stingrays, but its demise would actually lose money having the swim team The only that they wanted to bring the neighbor- still have an effect. “We don’t exist to popu- renting our facilities,” wrote Costa. “As ing the hood into conformance with its original late Monte Vista, or San Ramon High, or De well, frequently we cannot use our own ers go Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. La Salle with good swimmers, or to make pool, or we are begrudgingly allowed to do would The Sycamore CC&Rs state the pool is polo players. We exist so kids can learn the so while limited to our single lane in which Sycam for the exclusive use of members, families, love of swimming,” he said. “If any part to play with our families.” fully d tenants and guests. The Stingrays swim team of us ends up not being able to do that, the The Sycamore neighborhood covers 250 Cos was open to outside membership 15 years league is diminished and the San Ramon acres, which includes 10 acres of park- bilities ago when it did not have enough members Valley is diminished as well.” The league land with walking paths that weave among found from the neighborhood, said former board is preparing a resolution in support of the the custom-built, single-family homes. while member Jim Lane, and the board at the time Sycamore Stingrays swim team, he said. Facilities include a two-story clubhouse on repairs discussed whether this would be appropriate The Stingrays need around 200 swim- Old Orchard Road with a full kitchen that the Sy under the CC&Rs and voted that it was. mers to be competitive, said Thornton, ” can accommodate 200 people, adjacent to est rea Next at the March 9 meeting, board which is why it is open to members outside the 25-yard swimming pool with a div- the Sti member Lubell moved to limit the Stingrays the Sycamore neighborhood. Blackhawk ing well, and a separate kiddie pool; an faciliti swim team membership to residents begin- and Crow Canyon each have 350 members, The Sycamore Homes Association main pool has annex with a 25-person capacity; four tennis pool a ning this year. But the previous board had it was noted at the meeting. hosted four to five swim meets each summer. courts; three play areas; and a smaller swim- part of already signed an agreement for the 2006 “Seventy to 100 of the swim team mem- ming pool next to a smaller clubhouse south pool d swim season regarding hours and operation, bers are Sycamore residents,” Thornton of Sycamore Valley Road. The and the board’s attorney, Steve Weil, had said. He has three children signed up to “It was the first Planned Unit Development tion. B advised in a letter that cancellation could swim this year. “Two hundred is our cap, in Contra Costa County,” said Crow, after to try result in damage claims, said Lemberger. and we turn people away. But Sycamore the county passed a PUD ordinance in 1964. not su “It might be wise to table the motion people take precedence.” Before that, homes were built in neighbor- “It c until we can review this,” said Allen. They “We have 20 new kids from Sycamore cast, according to the association newsletter. hoods and residents looked to the greater Thornt decided to meet as soon as possible with and they’re all young,” he added. Knebel, who was re-elected to the board, community for swim facilities, tennis courts The their attorney to discuss the ramifications of The Sycamore team hosts four to five said the meeting last week was the culmina- and community buildings. “The original ciation rescinding the swim team agreement. The meets a year. The 2006 schedule lists tion of two years of maneuvering to get four planners did a terrific job.” teams seventh board member, Dwight Winn, was three Saturday morning meets and one on members elected to take this action. “The swim team is a thread in the com- activit out of town. Wednesday evening, with a possible second “They had two people on the board munity,” said Gail Bowser said before the reside One woman who agreed with the decision Wednesday meet during a “bye” week. already, out of seven altogether, and only meeting. “The beauty is swimmers are At t to limit facilities use to residents was will- Practices take place after school in the needed two,” explained Crow. welcome at all levels.” The Bowsers chose a $25 ing to give her reasons but did not want her spring and on weekday mornings during Those against nonresident participation the neighborhood for the swim team, and clubho name in the newspaper. “This is a private summer vacation. sent fliers to the residents, citing insurance daughter Erin, an eighth-grader at Los suppo association and my dues go to pay for those “The swim team put Sycamore on the problems that could affect them. “They used Cerros Middle School, immediately joined was sp amenities,” she said. “I do not want to be map,” said Lowell Crow, a 31-year resi- scare tactics,” Thornton said. “They said we the Sycamore Stingrays. was f relegated to have to go to another pool. It’s dent, whose home is on the hill overlooking didn’t have insurance.” He said the group Susan Bradley, a former board member, Abuse not just meets but during peak hours in the the competition-sized swimming pool. His trying to save the swim team is putting moved to Sycamore 17 years ago from San Youth summer.” The neighborhood has a second son Barry was on the team as a child. “I together an informational printed piece to Ramon, choosing the neighborhood because weeke smaller swimming pool a few blocks away. think it’s an absolute disaster.” mail to residents. “I believe there’s a lot of of its swimming pool and tennis courts. Would The woman, who has lived in Sycamore Crow was on the homeowners’ board for homeowners that were fed information that “The original sales literature advertises the the ne for 23 years, said she has brought her 10 years, he said, and during that time it dealt was not correct.” pool was built to have swim champion- the de

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” she recalled. “That’s why it has lines e bottom, places to put blocks on the f the pool, and the whole bowl and grassy area.” It’s Tax Season! found out about the swim team from nnis moms,” she said. “The best thing Why settle for a “tax preparer” when you can er did was raising our kids here.” r youngest daughter Paige, 14, a fresh- count on Tax Professionals! at Monte Vista High, now swims with oncord Terrapins, one of the Top 10 Specializing in Independent Contractors, Small Business, Home Owners, Real Estate Investors in the nation. You will receive: remember swimming came easily to • In depth analysis of your current tax KEN KOENEN, J.D., LLM-Taxation nd I had fun because everyone was situation and all possible deductions nice and it was a really great environ- • Accurate tax return PAULINE TOKUNAGA, J.D., CPA ” said Paige. She noted it was nice to • Electronic Filing- E-File A Professional Law Corporation friends from the greater Danville com- • Tax planning for next year y through the swim team. • Free Tax Organizer 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Suite 350, ge said she was looking forward to • Complimentary Estate Planning Analysis hired as an assistant coach when she Pleasanton, CA 94588 d 16. “I really want the swim team to • Ask about our 2006 Tax Strategy Workshop Call Today! 925-924-0100 oing strong,” she said. “There were so great people and so much fun.” his swim team they are getting rid of een an institution in our neighborhood 0 years,” Susan Bradley added. “These ies are just going to sit empty?” e woman who spoke in favor of restrict- e swim team suggested that its support- door to door to enlist new members. “I d encourage families that have kids to get more kids to join,” she said. “They right- deserve to use the pool. They pay for it.” sta, too, felt there were other possi- s to save the swim team. “The Stingrays other pool facilities to rent last year the Sycamore pool was closed for s,” he said. “The venue is not as nice as ycamore parkland and pool, but the larg- ason not to take that option is because ingrays pay fair market price for those ies.” The team rented the swimming at the Athenian School last summer for f the season while the Sycamore main deck was being refinished. e issue will soon be going to media- Both sides already met and conferred to resolve their differences but were uccessful. comes down to the word ‘guest,’” said ton. “It says members can invite guests.” e new policy to restrict use to asso- n members could also affect tennis and use of the clubhouses for other ties, including as a polling place for nts and non-residents. the same meeting, the board approved fee for two events scheduled at the ouse. One was for an Alzheimer’s rt group to hold a fundraiser, which ponsored by a homeowner. The other for Community Against Substance e to hold a training session for its h to Youth program being held that end, which had no resident sponsor. d either of these uses be allowed under ew restrictions? The questions —and ebates—continue. ■

Danville Weekly • March 17, 2006 • Page 13 Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY Goodbye popcorn, hello ‘Smoovie’

Danville man combines smoothies with movies by Jordan M. Doronila

s a freshman at Louisiana State University, Steve works in Napa, said pitching his Smoovies to regional managers Nilforoushan enjoyed crawfish boils, barbeque, tail- of movie theaters would be a challenge to travel to meet each one. Agate parties and the close knit community of Baton So he and Melancon decided to take their Smoovies concept and Rouge. But though he loved the comforts of Southern hos- present them to the bigwigs in Las Vegas. pitality, he deplored the fat and grease of crunchy golden He came up with the concept of Smoovies two years ago when french fries and cheeseburgers at McDonalds. he noticed movie theaters didn’t sell any healthy foods. When he realized he had gained 20 pounds by eating too “It would be awesome if they had,” he said. much fast food, he willfully lifted barbells every week and He came up with the word Smoovies by combining watched what he ate. smoothies and movies together. Now, at 30, the robust, muscled Danville resident “It’s movies without the guilt,” he said. is using his zest for fi tness and his zeal for being He called Melancon, who is still living in Louisi- unique to create Smoovies, which are smoothies ana, and pitched him the idea. that contain vitamins and minerals, for movie the- At fi rst, his friend thought it was ridiculous. But aters around the globe. then Melancon called him back and told him the “I’m real health conscious,” Nilforoushan said. Smoovies concept was fantastic. “All movie theaters have is junk food. There’s noth- The two buddies worked together and found a ing healthy.” supplemental company to produce a quick and easy He and Jason Melancon, his business partner and premix of healthy smoothies. Nilforoushan also said best friend, exhibited their idea this week at Sho- he has found a machine that produces the Smoovie West in Las Vegas, one of the largest gatherings of quickly. motion picture professionals and theater Nilforoushan, who is of Persian owners in the world. The event descent, lived in Baton began Monday and ended Rouge for 25 years. Thursday at Bally’s He said newcom- and Paris hotels. ers don’t have to Each year, the know a soul to event attracts feel welcome thousands of when they profession- visit or move als from over to Louisiana. 45 countries in “It’s a big small North and South town,” he said. America, Europe, “You’re accepted really Asia and Australia. It has quickly. You feel you belong.” educational seminars, screenings and He said he met Melancon in English class sponsored events. Exhibitors participating in during his freshman year in high school. The ShoWest showcase their products and services two of them got together for a project, and to the motion picture elite. they have been close friends ever since. “We’re hoping to sign ...with every major After graduating from high school, cinema chain,” he said. “Both in the U.S., they went to LSU. Nilforoushan majored Canada and overseas.” in civil/environmental engineering, and The drinks currently come in strawberry- Melancon, who was valedictorian in high banana and tropical fruit fl avors, which school, received his bachelor’s in biologi- include mango, pineapple and watermelon. cal engineering. Melancon found the job They have vitamins A, B and E. They also market for biological engineering diffi cult, have protein. and so he got his law degree at LSU. “Today’s consumers are taking charge Nilforoushan said he and Melancon of their health and are more and more also plan to develop other new products interested in and receptive to the con- in addition to Smoovies. They want to cept of nutritional supplements,” Nilfo- build a wireless headphone for Apple’s roushan said. “Health and well-being iPod. And they want to design fi tness products are hot, and consumers are apparel called “RipWear.” yearning for healthy alternatives.” He declined to discuss their new He said that smoothie sales being gener- ideas in detail for business reasons. ated by juice bars and other retail venues “We’re always thinking outside are estimated to top $2 billion per year. the box,” he said. “There is so The market has grown more than 30 much opportunity people just take percent each year since the late 1990s for granted.” and is not showing any signs of “The possibilities are endless slowing down, he said. when you think outside the Nilforoushan, a civil box,” he added. ■ engineer who

Page 14 • March 17, 2006 • Danville Weekly Epicure BY JACQUI LOVE MARSHALL

Thank goodness for neighborly get-togethers Recipes: Incredible Real Estate Jacqui’s Artichoke Dip Opportunities in Selective Areas ’m glad some traditions haven’t T.G.I.F. event to attend. (serves 4-8) Better than been totally lost to a high-tech The price of admission is pretty Nationwide, with 100% Financing Iworld. Like Trick-or-Treat cheap—a bottle of wine and an Costco’s...and always night, summertime lemonade appetizer or dessert. It’s always gets rave reviews! FREE SEMINAR 3/23/06, 6:30 stands and door-to-door Girl Scout a culinary adventure to taste the 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, cookie sales. Some families’ lives compilation of dishes that grace drained and coarsely chopped The “Bubble” didn’t burst. People are still making tons of naturally overlap via car pools and the hosting couple’s table. In addi- 1 cup mayonnaise money investing in real estate. 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Danville Weekly • March 17, 2006 • Page 15 LIVING

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Page 16 • March 17, 2006 • Danville Weekly Sports JcadX`ndjg A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE X]^aYÉhigjZ Lady Wolves end great season ediZci^Va# Two-time defending state basketball champion Oakland Tech edges No. 1-seeded San Ramon

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SALES AT A GLANCE This week’s data represents homes sold during February 2006 Danville Alamo Walnut Creek Representing Buyers and Sellers of distinguished Total sales reported: 5 Total sales reported: 2 Total sales reported: 14 Homes with Integrity and Experience. . . Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: $455,000 $1,750,000 $421,000 Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: You Deserve the Best. $931,500 $1,765,000 $1,250,000 Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Relationships, networking and marketing have been the keys to $694,300 $1,757,500 $737,214 my success in finding or selling homes for my clients. I have earned an M.B.A. and specialized in the Real Estate Business. For 20 years HOME SALES I have been involved in the professional sports community and am an active member of my local church and schools. I believe the Source: California REsource This weeks data represents homes sold during February 2006 only way to improve our community is to engage ourselves in the Danville Walnut Creek 1463 Marchbanks Drive #4 activities around us. P. Hyde to P. Weinberg for 212 Borel Lane J. Noero to B. 1800 Alma Avenue #212 Crist $421,000 & S. Reed for $540,000 Trust to W. & N. Thomas for 512 Monmouth Court Darno 314 Borel Lane A. Shimada to $1,125,000 Limited to R. & M. MacAsaet D. Lawver for $455,000 1315 Alma Avenue #462 for $1,250,000 355 Glasgow Circle S. Chan Alpine Development to M. 1943 Olmo Way A. Milton to L. to R. Ishimaru for $931,500 Potter for $465,000 24 Carlos Court J. & M. White for $540,000 1090 Sunshine Circle C. Cappa to J. Knox for $749,000 402 Seville Lane Citrus Walk Marchese to P. & A. Rickey for Limited to J. & S. Lopera for MJ ST. JEAN $685,000 2700 Cherry Lane Schilling Trust to A. Rouhani for $765,000 $741,000 M.B.A. Alamo 20 Corte Ellena W. Gould to 8 Sheldon Court M. & S. 1417 Emmons Canyon Drive P. & M. Berbon for $1,175,000 Francois to M. & H. Hamilton 925.984.6466 K. & S. Fischer to Scowley 1415 Marchbanks Drive #4 for $690,000 ACCORD Trust for $1,765,000 M. Mast to J. Kim for $426,000 857 Tampico Kirk Trust to mjstjean.com 310 Livorna Heights Road 1439 Marchbanks Drive #4 Ames Trust for $625,000 Kennelly Trust to L. & A. Bruder S. Heffernan to M. Prebilic for 2164 Ward Drive Tye Trust to for $1,750,000 $424,000 D. & S. Vanhoften for $925,000

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504 Honey Lake Ct. $1,175,000 73 Elmwood Dr. $809,990 Danville Sun 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams 785-4959 Diablo Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 .Hometown GMAC 426-3815 2 Bedrooms 220 Manchester St. $1,275,000 4 Bedrooms 35 Elmwood Dr. $845,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 217-5090 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 251-2559 113 Midland Wy. $485,000 403 Laurel Dr. $1,375,000 21 Calle Del Casarillo $1,950,000 7435 Hillsboro Ave. $859,950 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 648-5336 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 250-4599 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Coldwell Banker 984-3060 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 788-6155 407 Oneida Ct. $665,000 67 Grado Ct. $1,449,000 9590 Broadmoor Dr. $869,950 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 984-1787 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 837-5679 Alamo Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 352-3521 690 Silver Lake Dr. $690,000 110 Sunhaven Rd. $1,599,000 266 Sunridge Dr. $924,900 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 837-5679 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 997-5120 3 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 216-7092 3 Bedrooms 6 Maplewood Ct. $1,699,000 1491 Laurenita Wy. $1,249,000 174 Pebble Pl. $934,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4072 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 838-4300 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 124 Lawnview Cir. $644,950 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 791-2567 11 Jillian Wy. $1,890,000 34 Ascot Ct. $939,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 330-6768 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max Accord 735-7653 64 Leeds Ct. East $749,000 1859 Piedras Cir. $1,500,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.United CA Brokers 855-2000 124 El Cerro Ct. $899,000 1357 Kellybrook $949,950 Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Union 314-4803 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 791-2567 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 876-4459 151 Heritage Dr. $757,950 504 Oakshire Pl. $4,399,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 251-2579 265 Stetson Dr. $937,000 120 Fallbury Ct. $975,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max Accord 735-7653 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 785-6219 Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Alain Pinel 998-9747 812 Luz Ct. $799,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Union 314-4803 1012 River Rock Ln. $959,000 413 Donner Wy. $984,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 217-5050 5 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 1344 Fountain Springs Cir. $810,000 94 Park Meadow Ct. $1,395,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Re/Max Accord 895-2804 610 Los Robles Ct. $974,900 6046 Lakeview Cir. $994,500 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Better Homes 785-4320 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4155 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 545 Silver Lake Dr. $825,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 586-5456 14 Woodranch Cir. $979,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Empire Realty 217-3112 Blackhawk 5 Bedrooms 315 Freitas Ct. $899,000 2954 Ascot Dr. $1,124,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 699-7004 5 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 248 Abigail Cr. $945,900 3842 Sheffield Cir. $1,159,950 57 Longwood Dr. $1,224,500 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 314-2428 2570 Holly Oak Dr. $1,400,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max Accord 998-5334 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 831-2929 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 4 Bedrooms 742 Danville Blvd. $1,449,000 64 Blackhills Pl. $1,599,000 361 Adelaide Hills Ct. $1,228,800 Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Alain Pinel 998-9747 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 838-4300 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 785-1386 73 Edgegate Ct. $1,079,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Keller Williams 260-8883 29 Chestnut Pl. $2,297,500 3062 Hastings Wy. $1,249,000 6 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. UCB Real Estate 351-8686 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4179 710 Contada Cir. $1,149,000 265 Montego Dr. $4,600,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 314-2456 117 Avalon Ct. $1,369,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Coldwell Banker 831-3329 5 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 785-1386 269 Jasmine Wy. $1,150,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 217-3126 4339 Quail Run Ln. $1,459,000 636 Hardcastle Ct. $1,750,000 Sun 1:30-4 p.m.Blackhawk Real Estate 683-6058 Sun 1-4 p.m. Hometown GMAC 426-3859 818 Jadecrest Dr. $1,755,000 Walnut Creek Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max Accord 735-7653 1 Bedrooms Dublin ONSTRUCTION INANCING EMINAR 1403 Marchbanks Dr., #4 $324,900 C F S Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 997-5120 2 Bedrooms 11831 Newbridge Wy. $509,950 2 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 997-0806 1919 Ygnacio Valley Rd., #36 $375,000 7310 Cronin Cir. $514,888 Building Your Dream Home Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 648-5354 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 989-1581 1919 Ygnacio Valley Rd., #35 $394,950 10725 Wallace Ln. $534,900 Wednesday, March 29 • 6:30-8:30pm Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 648-5354 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 413-1068 542 Churchill Downs Ct. $549,000 3275 Dublin Blvd., #406 $549,000 San Ramon Marriott Hotel Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 217-5050 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4125 4613 Sandyford Ct. $587,500 4 Bedrooms Sun 1:30-4 p.m.Blackhawk Real Estate 736-4155 1942 Highridge Ct. $859,990 3637 Whitworth Dr. $639,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Assist 2 Sell 339-3500 Sun Noon-4 p.m. Intero 251-2545 San Ramon 3 Bedrooms 6996 Amador Valley Rd. $685,000 3 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4159 3512 Sandalford Wy. $1,110,650 5228 Charlton Ct. $778,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 833-1822 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 251-2553 Thinking of paying cash for your new construction, remodel or reconstruction? 3917 Crow Canyon Rd. $589,950 4417 Talle Wy. $785,000 Think again! Let us help you maximize your resources. Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4075 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max Accord 735-7653 1111 Nancy Ln. $695,950 Nikki James, Eric Kinney & Dan Maher, experts in purchase and Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 642-0365 4 Bedrooms construction lending are pleased to bring you an educational evening on 313 Bellflower Dr. $719,950 7760 Bloomfield Terr. $1,345,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 855-4072 Sun 1-4 p.m. Hometown GMAC 417-8611 how to purchase a lot, build a new home, or remodel an existing home. 115 Shadowhill Cir. $774,999 10818 Inspiration Cir. $1,449,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 876-4459 Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m.Hometown GMAC 417-8636 3019 Sombrero Cir. $777,000 4143 Cardena Ct. $849,000 Call us for more details and to rsvp. Sun 1:30-4 p.m.Blackhawk Real Estate 736-4155 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 968-1452 135 Enchanted Wy. $782,500 650-559-5503 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 984-1787 5 Bedrooms 5260 E. Lakeshore Dr. $799,000 4072 Rosehill Pl. $1,100,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 648-5346 Sun 1-5 p.m. ReMax Aecer Realty 215-9595 Space is limited, please RSVP by Tuesday, March 28th. Seminar is complimentary. 2935 Langhorne Dr. $865,000 7831 Galway Ct. $1,649,000 Light refreshments will be served. San Ramon Marriott - 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, California 94583 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max Accord 735-7653 First Horizon Home Loans - 4300 El Camino Real, Ste. 100, Los Altos, CA 94022 Sun 1-4 p.m. Re/Max Accord 735-7653 2360 Canyon Lakes Dr. $874,900 All loans subject to approval. Certain restrictions may apply. ©2006 First Horizon Home Loan Corporation Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m. Better Homes 785-4320 6 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5439 Signal Hill Dr. $1,459,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel 382-9746 JAMES•KINNEY•MAHER 1946 Hollyview Dr. $1,040,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Empire Realty 217-5050 Purchase & Construction Lending Experts 2 Bedrooms Condo 300 Flax Ln. $1,053,800 . . Sun 1-4 p.m. Prudential CA 819-7653 3275 Dublin Blvd., #104 $559,000 650 559 5568 Sun 1-4 p.m. United CA Brokers 855-2000 200 Oakham Ct. $1,099,000 Sun 1-4 p.m. Intero 949-3059 Page 22 • March 17, 2006 • Danville Weekly .BSJMFF
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Danville Weekly • March 17, 2006 • Page 23 DANVILLE DANVILLE ALAMO Elegance in Northridge Estates! $2,300,000 Custom Craftsman in Magee Ranch $2,249,000 Stunning Bryan Meadow Rancher $1,699,000 Gorgeously updated 4bd, 3.5ba plus an office and Custom craftsman in Magee Ranch. 5bd, 6.5ba, Located on over one-half acre with park-like grounds bonus room (could be 5th bd), 3833+/-sf. On a pri- library, bonus room, 4800+/-sf. One-half+/-acre adja- at the end of a cul-de-sac. Hawkins pool and spa. vate cul-de-sac, over one acre, and so much more. cent to open space with views of Mt. Diablo. Recently updated kitchen and baths. 5bd, 3ba. Dave Bauer 925.855.4040 Karlyn Hunt 925.855.4162 Jim Sours 925.855.4107

DANVILLE BLACKHAWK ALAMO Heaven in Magee Ranch $1,599,000 Enchanting Hidden Oaks $1,400,000 Wonderful Whitegate! $1,395,000 4bd plus office, 3ba, gorgeous granite kitchen, open Remodeled single level. Kitchen features island Exceptional Whitegate single level on a cul-de- floor plan, freshly painted. Park-like backyard with with granite slab counters, maple cabinetry, double sac. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, granite counter tops in play structure and hot tub, backs to open space. ovens. Den/office (4th bd). Sparkling pool and spa. kitchen. Open space vistas! Must see! Julie Whitmer 925.997.5120 John Richmond 925.831.2929 John Lopes 925.855.4155

DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Remodeled Top to Bottom $1,349,000 Fabulous Location $1,299,950 Tassajara Ranch $1,150,000 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gorgeous granite kitchen, 4bd, 2.5ba, plantation shutters, hardwood floors, Great family home in good location on cul-de-sac. hardwood floors. Great backyard with pool and Corian counters. Newer roof, carpet and so much 4bd, 3ba, 1bd/1ba on main level. Open kitchen/family sport court. more. Located on court with 3-car garage. room combo. Nice rear yard with privacy, patio, view. Terry McDaniel Team 925.838.4300 Ju Dee, Ju Dee, Ju Dee 925.855.4022 Dave Bauer 925.855.4040

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