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We get to bring all these cars to Danville. It brings a lot of families to Danville and revital- izes the town. I enjoy seeing the cars, and my favorite is the Studebaker. Lee Halverson event volunteer SAN RAMON LIGHTING 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste 100 San Ramon p. 925-242-9700 f. 925-242-9703 My favorite part is getting to greet everyone that comes. There’s an amazing number who are from our area. My favorite part is also that families come down and enjoy the show. Everyone in the family has a favorite car, which makes the show kind of neat. WANTED Karen Stepper mayor of Danville PARTICIPANTS FOR The cars. I was looking for the older cars like the 1930s. I see a lot of Chevy’s and Fords. CLINICAL STUDIES NEEDED Joel Flores retired mechanical engineer Nellcor Puritan Bennett develops, manufactures and markets products that help diagnose, monitor and treat respiratory patients around the world.

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If you are qualified and interested in participating you will be COMPILED BY KEVIN ZHOU compensated for your time and efforts. ABOUT THE COVER This Mirage GR8 Spyder, winner of the 24-hour Le Mans in 1975, is one of the endurance race cars on exhibit at the Blackhawk Automotive Museum, which features CALL CLINICAL AFFAIRS RECRUITMENT 90 cars including some built for famous persons, or by a particular coachbuilder or manufacturer. Photo by Kathy Cordova. Cover design by Jason Lind. (925)463-4571 Vol. II, Number 12

The Danville Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. The Danville Weekly is mailed free to homes and apartments in Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo. Voluntary subscriptions at $30 per year ($50 for two years) are welcome from local residents. Subscription rate for businesses and for residents of other communities is $50 per year. © 2006 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 3 NEWSFRONT Lower Your House Payment NEWS DIGEST with our “One Month ARM” (with Great New Pricing!) QUOTE OF THE WEEK • Minimum Payment at 1% (APR 5.699%) Example 30 year 40 years • Vacation Homes also at 1% Loan Amount $500,000 How we managed to get • 40 Year Term Available for Really Low Payment 1st Year Monthly Payment $1,608 $1,264 • “Lowest Margins” 2nd Year Max Monthly Payment $1,728 $1,358 out of the cave is beyond • "Stated Income" at no extra cost 3rd Year Max Monthly Payment $1,857 $1,460 me. It’s human inclination • Loan Amounts up to 7 Million 4th Year Max Monthly Payment $1,996 $1,569 “ • Life Cap of 9.95% 5th Year Max Monthly Payment $2,145 $1,686 to go with the herd.

*Equity Lines to $750,000* —Greg Marvel, trustee with the San Ramon Valley Unified Perfect for consolidating your 1st and 2nd mortgages, remove PMI, Cash-out School District, remarking that he hopes new health stan-” dards will help students learn to deal with peer pressure. to pay off debts, college funds, or the purchase of a second home. See story, page 5.

Home Depot to hold Alamo meeting Home Depot Representatives will meet with the Alamo Improvement Association and the public to preview plans Laura Ryan Harry Osmus for the remodeling of Yardbirds on Tuesday, July 25. The 925.225.7644 925.225.7647 company is seeking informal public comments on its pro- [email protected] [email protected] posed site changes before it submits a formal application to the county. All residents in the area are invited to engage in a question-and-answer session regarding the design. Those who wish to attend but cannot make it are encouraged to con- 5800 Stoneridge Mall Road • Pleasanton, CA 94588 tact the AIA with comments and questions at president@ Offer applies only to the 1-Month Option ARM. The interest rate/APR may increase after the first month. The interest rate may change more frequently than the minimum payment amount. The alamoca.org. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and will be minimum payment is always the lowest payment that can be made each month. Making the minimum payment each month can result in negative amortization. All payment options are not available each month. In addition, on 15-year loans, only up to three payment options are available. Interest that accrues between the date of closing and the month preceding the month in which your first held at Creekside Community Church, 1350 Danville Blvd. payment is due will be based on the higher of the start rates or the fully indexed rate. APR is effective 4/05/06. The APR and 1.000% start rate are available only to borrowers with FICO scores equal to or greater than 720. Different start rates and APRs may apply to borrowers with different credit profiles. The APR and 1.000% start rate are also only available on purchase money and non cash- in Alamo. out refinance loans secured by 1-2 unit owner-occupied properties with terms of 15 and 30 years, Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios of up to 70% (purchase money and non cash out refinance) and loan amounts of up to $1.5 million. Additional limitations and restrictions may apply. Higher rates may apply 1-Month Option ARMs with different parameters. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Alternative pricing options may be available. Ask a Washington Mutual loan consultant for details. Typical financing examples of a $200,000 loan with an LTV of 70% and pre- paid finance charges of $3,607.29, a starting interest rate of 1.000%, Index of 4.011%, a Margin of 1.875% and a fully Indexed Rate of 5.886%. On a 30-year loan the APR would be Relay for Life in Danville 5.982 and the 360 minimum monthly payments would vary from $643.28 to $1,374.20. On a 15-year loan the APR would be 6.052% and the 180 minimum monthly payments would vary from $1,196.99 to $1,891.35. Washington Mutual has loan offices and accepts application in: Washington Mutual Bank- many states; Washington Mutual Bank, doing business as Washington Mutual Bank, FA- many states; and Washington Mutual Banks fsb- ID, MT, UT. Participants in the 24-hour Relay for Life tomorrow at San Ramon Valley High School will launch their walk at 9 a.m. with a Cancer Survivor Lap. The event pays tribute (1. *OD to the lives lost to cancer and raises money to fight the disease. As supporters walk around and around the soccer field, bands and other groups will provide entertainment. Theme laps are planned, including a Chicken Dance Lap, THE Crazy Hat Lap and Speed Laps. A Luminaria Ceremony begins at dusk, with each luminaria purchased through a contribution to the American Cancer Society. Door prize /FX"HF winners will be announced between 8 and 9 a.m. Sunday, just before the closing ceremonies. 3MILE Preparing for the worst The San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church will be teaming up with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, and *UµTUIF8BZ Bay Area Red Cross to sponsor Disaster Preparedness Day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 29. *8BOUUP-PPL'FFM The general public is encouraged to attend in order to learn how to prepare for local disasters, including fires, floods and earthquakes. Professionals will be on hand to provide basic disaster information and sell earth- $PO¾EFOU)FBMUIZ"UUSBDUJWF quake kits, water purification filters, and emergency :PVDBOUPP XJUIBTNJMFEFTJHOFECZ radios. All families attending will receive a free informa- %S$BSPM+JOPS%S4IFSSZ4UFJONFU[ tion packet. Members from the police and fire departments will 4DIFEVMFZPVSDPOTVMUBUJPOUPEBZ set up booths with disaster response equipment and will advise attendees on how they should respond to a disaster. The event will be held at the church, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. For more information, visit www.srvumc.org or call 837-5243.

#JTIPQ3BODI Clarification $BNJOP3BNPO_4VJUF In the July 14 issue, a final quote by Blackhawk Art Gallery coordinator 4BO3BNPO $" Tracy Bauer was cut off in the article, “Artist co-op needs new home after 18 years.” In anticipation of a new art venue, she said, “We’ll find another way to 888/&8"(&%&/5*453:/&5 get the art out there.” The Blackhawk Art Gallery is located near Gottschalks in the Blackhawk Plaza; Bauer can be reached at (415) 531-2556.

Page 4 • July 21, 2006 • Danville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE • BLACKHAWK • DIABLO • ALAMO

Ballet Company takes final bow in Alamo High rents drive theater arts to Walnut Creek

by Natalie O’Neill cally live here,” said Georgina Partridge, a teenager who dances nother empty venue will with the Danville Ballet Company. soon be added to the several Crowell said the rent had tripled A existing vacancies in Alamo since the ballet school took over the Plaza. Danville Ballet Company, venue about three years ago. It’s which specializes in dance train- really difficult to find an appropri- ing classes, will move out of its ate, inexpensive venue for the arts location at the end of August and in the Tri-Valley area, she said. become part of the Diablo Ballet Since the ballet company teaches Program in Walnut Creek. children, it cannot legally occupy The relocation came after the venues in industrial areas for safety property owner, who lives in Texas reasons. It’s often hard to find an and manages the property through affordable location next to retail Colliers International, recently stores, Crowell said.

JORDAN M. DORONILA raised the rent at Alamo Plaza. “They are not forcing us out; “We are the only professional however, they are charging us rent ballet school in the Tri-Valley area. so high we can’t afford to stay,” It’s a terrible loss to the communi- Crowell said. ty,” said Rebecca Crowell, director Property manager Melody of Ballet and Theater Arts. Texeria said she had no comment While the ballet school will now on the subject. Learning from the monk get subsidies through the city of Alamo and Danville residents are Seven-year-old Matthew Chin follows the teachings of Yian Yong, a Shaolin monk, earlier this month. Walnut Creek, dancers and parents encouraged to support the arts by Several monks from China’s Shaolin Temple visited Danville Karate International in Danville to teach mar- from Alamo and Danville will have buying subscriptions to their publi- tial arts; they also performed in San Francisco, Oakland and Cupertino. The Shaolin temple is a Chinese a further journey to class. And cation and making donations to the Buddhist monastery famed for its long association with Japanese Zen, Buddhism and martial arts. students said they will miss their program, Crowell said. She has been home away from home. “It was really sudden. We basi- ➤ Continued on page 6 Trustees OK eight upgraded health standards

Updates include managing standards,” Trustee Greg Marvel hensive outlook on health and are tional and social changes as they healthy choices.” anger and peer interaction said. “The (district’s health) com- focused on healthy lifestyles. get older. Practicing good personal mittee has worked hard on them.” There are a total of eight health Some of the main differences in hygiene, eating a diverse group of “Hopefully, they teach them good standards that all grades in the the new updates include manag- healthy goods, sharing feelings in by Jordan M. Doronila eating habits, to make good choices district must follow, and they are ing anger and peer interaction. In productive ways, avoiding destruc- in their health,” he added. “It’s try- taught differently at each grade the past, the standards primarily tive behavior and having self-con- rustees unanimously ing to get them to understand that level. They deal with maintaining focused on bodily functions, said trol are examples of how children approved a list of upgraded there are consequences to making a healthy lifestyle, responding to Scott Gerbert, chairman of the dis- live healthier lives, noted the stan- T health standards last month bad choices.” dangerous situations, and promot- trict’s health task force and coordi- dards. for students and educators to follow The state standards have been ing a solid family environment. nator of programs and grants. “Overall, it’s bringing the district in the San Ramon Valley Unified changing for the past three years to They also help youths develop pos- “This is much more comprehen- in compliance with state health School District. help youths live healthier lives, he itive relationships with their peers sive,” Gerbert said. “There’s a lot “I’m pleased with the health said. They encompass a compre- and be aware of physical, emo- more focus on the whole gamut of ➤ Continued on page 8

Hirst said Connie had a history Walking to shed light on suicide of depression and she took anti- depressants and pain pills for her Loved ones hope to prevent tragedy for others with overnight walk back pain. These factors, combined with hormone swings from meno- by Natalie O’Neill miles with Connie’s widower Mark Chicago at last year’s walk funded pause, may have contributed to her Buckman as part of the Out of the suicide prevention videos, research tragic decision, she said. ike several other Danville Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk on depression and other suicide- “Most people don’t talk about residents, Sally Hirst recent- in San Francisco. The walk raises related illness, and training for recov- it because there is such a stigma Lly lost a loved one to sui- money to fund suicide education, ery program facilitators, among other attached to it,” Bass said. cide. Hirst’s close friend Connie awareness and research and will efforts. Tene said recognizing the But hearing honest first-person Buckman shocked her friends and begin at sunset and end at sunrise. signs and having an open dialogue accounts of these tragedies from family when she took her own life “Suicide cuts across all ages, about depression and suicide makes real people is the most effective in May. socioeconomic status and ethnic- a world of difference. way to combat suicide, Hirst said.

“She was vivacious, outgoing ity,” said Wylie Tene, public rela- “If I had been more aware, SALLY HIRST She recalled hearing stories about and bubbly, not at all someone you tions manager for the walk. maybe I could have done some- suicide, but said they didn’t resonate would envision to take their own Kim Bass of Danville will also thing,” Chreston said. with her before Connie’s death. life,” Hirst said. participate in the walk in memory Depression and bipolar disorder, “To be honest, I didn’t relate that Sadly, the people closest to the of her father, who drowned him- the most common conditions relat- Connie Buckman, who committed suicide much,” she said. victims are often in the dark about self in October; Karen Chreston of ed to suicide, are both highly treat- in May, sails on a houseboat trip with close In sharing her story, she said that their suicidal tendencies. Loved ones Danville will be there in remem- able, using therapy and medication. friend and Danville resident Sally Hirst. Connie was clever about pushing the might know something is wrong but brance of her brother who commit- In fact, 80 to 90 percent of people people away who might have helped don’t expect suicide is an option, ted suicide two years ago. who seek help for bipolar disorder between the ages of 40 and 54, the her. Connie had so many people Hirst said. With hopes of preventing “Suicide is completely prevent- can be effectively treated, accord- age group Connie was in. who loved her, but no one was com- tragedy like this from happening to able and therein lies the tragedy,” ing to the American Foundation for “You don’t realize you will run municating with her because she others, she decided to take action. Chreston said. Suicide Prevention. out of opportunities to help some- Tomorrow she will walk 20 The $1.35 million raised in Peak suicide rates for women fall one,” Hirst said. ➤ Continued on page 6 Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT

and higher rent isn’t having much Special ed parents outline Ballet of an impact. ➤ Continued from page 5 “They have a way of justifying their expenses and we have a way complaints to assemblyman involved with ballet and dance in the of justifying ours,” said one man- Folks cite lack of progress dealing with children’s challenges area for 23 years and said it’s impor- ager of a nearby restaurant who tant to value more than just shopping asked that his name not be used. centers and retail in the community. “We can’t move out, it took us 26 by Jordan M. Doronila “They say it takes a village to raise years to build this business,” he said. and school officials have failed to needs of every student. a child. It takes a whole community The ballet program will resume An angry storm of com- return phone calls or answer ques- “I think special education is to keep the arts alive,” she said. as the Diablo Ballet Professional plaints rained heavily on state tions. always a difficult issue,” said board Owners and management Intermediate Program, for stu- Assemblyman Guy Houston (R., Additionally, they said many spe- Trustee Nancy Petsuch. “We have of other businesses had mixed dents between 11 and 18 years District 15) last week about the lack cial education classes are merely a 24,000 students we have to edu- responses to the raised rent. Some old who seek professional ballet of attention and proper instruction room for babysitting as opposed to cate. We try to look at each child.” said they are also struggling to training. Auditions will be held special education students receive a place for learning. She said the board has an obli- keep up, and admitted to feeling in Shadelands studio Sept. 9. For in the San Ramon Valley Unified Tammy Brock said when her gation to support the district. But like they were stuck. Others, how- more information, visit danvil- School District. daughter was in a fourth-grade she added that she felt empathy for ever, said business is going well leballet.org or call 831-9256. ■ More than 40 parents packed a special needs parents who had hired lawyers to conference room at the Dougherty class several get through their challenges. require that each person raise a Station Community Center in San years ago, she “I’m sorry they feel they have to Suicide minimum of $1,000. Tene said the Ramon on July 12 and voiced their had to copy do it,” she said. ➤ walk is being held in San Francisco frustration to Houston that their the words: “It Petsuch also noted that finding Continued from page 5 this year because of the high turn- children’s special needs are not can not fly. qualified special education teachers out of California residents at last being met. One wing is and keeping them is difficult. had isolated herself, she said. year’s suicide prevention walk. The Some cried over their challenges hurt...The bird “People are not coming with “She was a capable, determined American Foundation of Suicide and vented their agony about rais- will get well.” special education credentials,” she person and she got it in her mind Prevention is also working to ing children with intense learning And six said. that she wanted to do it,” Hirst said, improve the West Coast chapter of disabilities. years later after She said even though teachers holding back tears. “I didn’t know its nonprofit group. “Various media reports have she entered the Guy Houston only work six hours a day for seven that determined people have the In training for the walk, Hirst said identified the problems surround- 10th grade, or 10 months for a fairly good sal- highest (suicide) success rate.” the exercise has helped her find time ing special education as a national Brock was displeased that she was ary, they are still hard to find. Chreston added that she’d like to talk and think, and has helped her epidemic,” wrote a group of parents given the exact same assignment. “Statewide, there is a need for to see the money raised at the walk grieving process. She said organiz- in a letter. “This national epidemic Houston said he has no power special needs teachers,” she said. go to setting up more anonymous ers discourage using iPods and other is echoed locally and highlight- over decision-making in the school Houston said he is learning, and suicide hotlines. This would give music devices during the walk, so ed by the challenges parents face district but he will use the power he he will do his homework in under- people suffering from depression a she has been practicing walking in the affluent and well-educated does have to help facilitate a meet- standing special education issues. chance to talk about it without feel- without distraction. It helps her clear San Ramon Valley Unified School ing with the school board, district He has met with school board ing like they are burdening the ones her head, she said. District.” officials and parents to air their members for the past week and a they love, she said. “Preparing for the walk is thera- “We are focused on the educa- differences and find a solution. half, and he plans to schedule a “In life there will always be peutic, it feels like we are doing tion and survival of our children,” “I think there is a lot of lack of meeting with them and the parents hurdles to jump ... it doesn’t make something to deal with the pain,” it said. “And while public officials communication,” said Houston, a sometime in September. In addi- you a bad person if you get really she said. may look at trying to solve prob- San Ramon resident and a 1978 tion, he plans to visit special educa- dark,” Bass said. There is a lot of guilt when some- lems in the context of a school year graduate of San Ramon Valley tion classes in the district. The idea behind holding the event one you love chooses to commit sui- or budget cycle, we deal with our High School. “My role is to be a Petsuch said the board wants to between sundown and sunup is a cide, Bass said. Talking and relating children’s challenges on a daily facilitator to get them trying to talk listen to parents, and it is willing to symbol of the effort to bring a diffi- with other people who have been basis.” about their problems. You have a work with them. cult issue out of the dark, Tene said. through the same hardships is an They complained that while system in place, but the dialogue is “We do listen,” she said. “We do “We want to shed some light on added bonus of the walk, she said. the school district has spent thou- not free.” hear them. We have tried every- this subject, and symbolically the “There is help. There is light at sands of dollars for attorney fees “This is a problem,” he added. thing we can within our realm. I’m sun will be rising,” he said, adding the end of this tunnel,” Tene said. to deal with their issues, services “It’s just how you approach it. We not saying we always agree.” that people suffering from depres- Both the opening and closing are not being provided or are out- need to find out how we can bridge “We work diligently,” she added. sion often describe the way they feel ceremonies will be held at Crissy right denied to their children. They these issues.” “We are doing what we can for as being overcome by darkness. Field at the Presidio. To find out also said there is a high turnover School board members said the their child to have the best chance Organizers are expecting about more, go to www.overnight.org or rate among special education staff district is doing its best to meet the in life.” ■ 1,500 walkers to participate and call (888) 333-2377. ■

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Page 6 • July 21, 2006 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT Bring the library to your home New! atThai Blackhawk! Food Contra Costa Library starts up e-Card service

by Kevin Zhou a full access library card. While people of all ages are A trip to the library just got a encouraged to sign up for an e- whole lot easier. Card, one of the service’s main BAR & RESTAURANT The Contra Costa County focuses is to help out students. Library System is now offering the “We believe the library’s new “Library e-Card Service,” a feature Library e-Card Service will be very that allows anyone living in the popular with students and teachers,” county to access the library’s elec- said Cathy Sanford, deputy county tronic resources. To register for an librarian of support services. e-Card, go to the Danville Library In addition to all of the electron- or visit www.ccclib.org. ic resources, students can access “We have various e-books, some “AskNow,” a live online reference you can read on your computer. service where they can submit any Instead of having to come in, you questions they have with home- Similan Thai can get immediate access by hav- work to be answered in a timely Molding ing an e-Card,” said Susan Kantor- and convenient fashion. The Most Complete Selection at PATIO Horning, the library system’s electronic resources specialist. “We Completely Affordable Prices ~ SEATING ~ have different vendors.” 8" Columns “We are buying 8’ An e-Card can be used from $139 AVAILABLE resources for our 10’ a home or office to access more $159 than 2,000 electronic books in the community, and we Visit us at: library’s database, which includes such popular titles as “One Flew want to make sure that 9000 Crow Canyon Rd., Ste K, Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and 3-1/4” 3-5/8” Danville, CA 94506 they are actually used.” Base Crown “Being Martha: The Inside Story 2-1/4” 38¢ 56¢ (Behind McDonald’s, of Martha Stewart.” The books —Lorrie Butler, information Base 2-1/2” 26¢ Crown Next to Baskin Robbins) available cover a wide range of systems project manager 43¢ genres, from animated talking Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30-3:00 p.m. children’s books to test prepara- Dinner 7 Days 5:00-10:00 p.m. tion to auto repair. They can all “We have reference librarians www.similanthai.com be downloaded onto the user’s throughout the entire library sys- computer. tem, and we also have electronic (925) 648-1790 Other electronic resources resource specialists who work with include newspapers, magazines, our virtual library,” said Butler. legal e-Books, and archived arti- “They will answer any question cles. that comes to us.” Paid Advertisement “We are buying resources for our There will also be a live home- community, and we want to make work help service available in the sure that they are actually used,” form of a chat program. It is avail- said Lorrie Butler, information sys- able everyday from 1 to 10 p.m., 7 Deadly mistakes that will cost tems project manager. “These are and offers tutoring for students things that, although they are avail- from fourth through 12th grade in you thousands when selling able through the Internet, are not a math, science and Spanish, among free resource.” other topics. The e-Card can also be used to “We are part of a pilot proj- your home this summer place holds on books within the ect with the state library,” said library’s catalog system. However, if Kantor-Horning. “These are most- the e-Card user wants to actually pick ly professional tutors that could A new report has just what they want for their special report entitled up the books, he or she needs to reg- be retired teachers or librarians or ister for a library card. Identification graduate students. It is provided been released which home and become dis- The 9 Step System and proof of address are required for by tutor.com.” ■ reveals seven costly illusioned and – worse To Get Your Home mistakes that most – ﬁnancially disadvan- Sold Fast And For Top Fourth bird tests homeownersmakewhen taged when they put Dollar. selling their home, and their home on the mar- To hear a brief positive for virus a nine-step system that ket. recorded message about A dead western scrub jay found case, and 96 dead birds, seven can help you sell your As this report uncov- how to order your free in Oakley has tested positive for chickens, 62 mosquito samples, home fast and for the ers, most home sell- copy of this report, call West Nile virus, the fourth posi- and one horse that tested positive case in the county this year, it tive. most amount of money. ers make seven deadly 1-888-258-3224 and en- was announced Tuesday. This high- “We rely on the public to report This industry report mistakes that cost them ter ID # 6511. You can lights the importance of reporting dead birds to the state West Nile dead birds and of protecting against virus hotline because those reports shows clearly how the literally thousands of call anytime, 24 hours a mosquito bites, said officials from help us respond to potential virus traditional ways of dollars. day, 7 days a week, or the Contra Costa Mosquito and hot spots in the county and reduce Vector Control District. possible human infection,” said selling homes have be- The good news is that visit www.TriValley- “Right now, unmaintained swim- Steve Schutz, scientific programs come increasingly less each and every one of SellerMistakes.com to ming pools are a huge problem,” manager for the district. Report said Carlos Sanabria, operations dead birds to (877) 968-2473. and less effective in these mistakes is entire- order online. manager for the district. “They can Up to 20 percent of the popula- today’s market. The ly preventable. Order your report breed thousands upon thousands of tion infected with the virus get mosquitoes in a neighborhood.” the West Nile fever, which causes fact of the matter is that In answer to this is- NOW to ﬁnd out how Last year there were 11 human flu-like symptoms. Fewer than 1 fully three quarters of sue, industry insiders you can get the most cases of the virus in Contra Costa percent of these individuals require County plus 94 dead birds, 18 hospitalization. For more informa- home sellers don’t get have prepared a free money for your home. chickens, four mosquito samples, tion, call the county Health Services 10 horses and 25 squirrels tested Department at (888) 959-9911 or This report is courtesy of Darrin Silver of Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. Copyright © 2006. positive for the virus. So far in visit www.cchealth.org. 2006, there has been one human —Dolores Fox Ciardelli Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT

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am an excellent driver. Just you through the tests, very slowly, ask my husband. No, don’t. while his pleasant wife Anna exhib- I But he obviously has a percep- its them. Toward the beginning of tion problem because I have never the program, it tests your mousing had a ticket. OK, I was cited 24 skills, having you click on a black years ago for making an illegal dot that keeps jumping across the s(ELPWITHANXIETY DEPRESSIONANDDECISION MAKING left turn. But there was no one for screen. It also assesses your leg s'UIDANCESUPPORTTHROUGHLIFESDIFlCULTIES miles around—except the police- strength, by timing how quickly s%MPATHETIC PERSONABLEAPPROACH man. And perhaps I sometimes pull you can walk 10 feet. Other sec- s YEARSOFCOUNSELINGEXPERIENCE in too closely to walls in parking tions check vision—both daylight garages since I once lost a front and dusk—the ability to fill in fig- license plate that way. ures when shown partial outlines, #ONSTANCE-AYER -3 -&4-&# But when the car is in motion, I head/neck flexibility, skill in seeing Your hometown newspaper /NE!NNABEL,ANE 3UITE3AN2AMON #! drive confidently, without speed- around and in front of you, and away from home ing, and carefully. Apparently not the ability to remember instruc- all people keep their driving skills tions. At the end of the session you as well after they pass the 50- receive scores, which you can keep year mark. AARP offers its Driver confidential or bring to your doctor Safety Programs across the nation, for advice. an eight-hour classroom refresher to help people learn the effects DVTUPNconstruction of aging on driving and how to adjust. Most classes are taught in Apparently not all two, four-hour sessions, and the cost is $10. The Town of Danville people keep their Custom Construction Loans is hosting a course from 9 a.m.-1 driving skills as well p.m., Fridays, Aug. 18 and 25. To Flexible financing based on expected appraised values! sign up, call 314-3400 or register after they pass the online at www.ci.danville.ca.us. The instructor, Achiel Wanket, says 50-year mark. AARP he does not ask ages but students • LTVs include the expected value after construction “Meet” Jim Black have volunteered being as old as offers its Driver 85. He said the class is enjoyable Safety Programs • One-step process, streamlined cash flow Phone: 925-287-7321 as folks share their experiences and • Remodels, rehabs, new construction and lot loans Mobile: 415-793-3756 they discuss problems and issues. across the nation, an • Work with our experts, depend on our [email protected] The AARP Web site offers an experience - reaching back to 1889! Monthly Local Seminars, call to learn more online Driver Safety Course ($15.95 eight-hour classroom for members, $19.95 for non-mem- refresher to help Rates and programs subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions and conditions apply. Washington Mutual has loan offices and accepts loan applications in: Wash- bers). After the course is complet- ington Mutual Bank - many states: Washington Mutual bank, doing business as Washington Mutual Bank, FA - Many states; and Washington Mutual fsb - ID, MT, UT. ed, AARP will mail a certificate for people learn the a break on car insurance. The Web site has a “test drive” for the course effects of aging on that was interesting—great graph- driving and how ics, and informative. As people age, Armand M. Estrada Estrada & Thomson they are bothered by bright lights; to adjust. 1222 Stealth Street also less light enters their eyes so Attorney / Mediator Livermore, CA 94551 they don’t see as well at night. The test drive vividly depicts both of these facts and points out that I expected to ace every section as 90-95 percent of the information well as a 20-year-old; that wasn’t we need to detect danger comes quite the case although I am far through our eyes. The graphics also from being “at risk.” I will admit Remodeling A House illustrate the importance of looking I did not follow two of the instruc- ahead and continually scanning. tions: You are supposed to sit in is a significant and serious investment. And the test drive tells about keep- a stable, straight-back chair but I ing a safe distance from the car in stayed in the swivel chair that was front of you and cautions to follow already in place; and I faked the I have been providing these Legal Services three seconds behind. Many people 10-foot walking part because it was violate this rule although I haven’t too hot to move. A good feature noticed older people doing it. of the program is that it advises to your Valley community for over 23 years: Another great safety aide for you on actions to take if you have Experienced older drivers is a CD put out by impairments. AAA, called Roadwise Review, Both the AAA Roadwise Review Professional Service. Construction Contract Consultation and Review which is available at the Danville and the AARP test drive were library. This program checks abili- helpful. Although I did not agree ties to perform the physical func- with some of the test drive, such Construction Disputes tions that are needed to drive. AAA as the picture of the happy couple recommends taking the review taking the course together at their Arbitration and Mediations once or twice a year because a mild computer. Yeah, right! As it is impairment caught early can often better never to discuss politics or be corrected. religion with friends or relatives, it Local appointments available... I brought Roadwise Review is best in my house not to discuss home over the weekend to check driving habits. Or license plates Established Call me today: (925) 743-9870 my “physical functions.” On the that are not securely affixed to the Local Resident. CD, a nice man named Jerry talks front of cars. ■ Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 9 Perspective Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo

PUBLISHER EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Deborah Acosta McKeehan EDITORIAL Generous Knights ed program options for our stu- Editor Shedding light Dear Editor: dents and their families. Dolores Fox Ciardelli I would like to publicly During September, volunteers Staff Reporters on suicide thank the St. Isidore’s Knights will seek contributions from patrons Jordan M. Doronila of Columbus for their generous of Safeway in Alamo Plaza and Natalie O’Neill This weekend several Danville residents are taking donations to the Mauzy School Blackhawk Plaza for local schools. Editorial Intern part in a 20-mile overnight walk in San Francisco to in Alamo. Mauzy School is The funds that the school receives go Kevin Zhou operated by the Contra Costa directly to the classrooms to support Contributors raise funds for suicide prevention programs. The Out County Office of Education and many of our student programs, such Kathy Cordova of the Darkness Overnight Walk is also aimed at get- represents 12 special education as music, field trips and specialized Geoff Gillette ting people to talk about suicide and to remove the programs in the central county instructional materials. My staff and B. Lynn Goodwin stigma. region for students 3 to 22 years, I sincerely appreciate the hard work Cathy Jetter The money raised by the walk will help fund many of whom are medically and dedication that drives the chari- Jacqui Love Marshall fragile with significant disabili- table contributions of St. Isidore’s research to understand the biological, genetic and ties. The yearly contributions of Knights of Columbus. psychosocial factors that contribute to suicide. The ART & PRODUCTION organizations like the Knights of Claudia Ronaldson, Principal, American Foundation Mauzy School Art Director/ Columbus make possible expand- for Suicide Prevention Operations Manager The American Shannon Corey says eight out of 10 Assistant Design Director depressed people Foundation for YOUR TURN Ben Ho can be helped with Suicide Prevention Designers medicine and therapy. Steve Bruzenak says eight out of 10 Trina Cannon People with bipolar James Greenfield disorder have an 80- depressed people Jason Lind 90 percent chance of being effectively can be helped with The Danville Weekly ADVERTISING treated. medicine and therapy. Advertising Manager The Foundation wants to hear from you Laure Reynolds wants everyone to real- People with bipolar Senior Account Executive Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores ize suicidal behavior is disorder have an 80- Advertising the result of a medi- 90 percent chance The Danville Weekly encourages comments Account Executives cal condition, usually Amy McKelligan depression, and not the of being effectively on our coverage or on issues of local Susan Sterling sign of a weak charac- treated. interest. No anonymous letters or “open Classified Advertising ter. It also notes that Susan Thomas those who talk about letters” to other organizations or individuals BUSINESS their problems are more likely to seek help, so friends will be printed. Please provide your name, Office Manager who would start a dialogue should watch out for the Amory Foreman street address and daytime telephone Ad Services following: Veneta Roberts, Manager • Depressed mood number. 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Page 10 • July 21, 2006 • Danville Weekly Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG • OBITUARIES • BIRTHS & WEDDINGS

POLICE BULLETIN Woman reports rape in Alamo went to the police the next day in Alamo. A woman reported at the Sheriff’s Valley Station “She is doing fine in light of the circumstances,” in Alamo last week that she had been raped. Lee said. She reported at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, Lee said the victim does not know exactly where that a male suspect—whom she had known—raped she was raped, but it was somewhere in the county. her in a car parked on a side street, said Jimmy Lee, “We have not been able to determine where it spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office. happened,” Lee said. “It’s still in the early stages “They knew each other,” Lee said. “This is not a random-type act. We are still trying to get to the in trying to gather all the facts. We have not been bottom of this.” able to establish an exact location. Detectives are Apparently, the man drove the woman in a car on following up on this.” Interstate 680 and exited off the freeway, eventually Lee said there are commonalities in many rape parking on a side street. Lee said the man then com- incidents. mitted the sexual act inside the car. “A lot of the victims know the suspects,” he said. The woman, who lives in Contra Costa County, —Jordan M. Doronila

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Page 12 • July 21, 2006 • Danville Weekly • 100% Solid Wood Transitions • Fits Existing Cabinets • 75 lb. Capacity Per Gliding Shelf OBITUARIES • BIRTHS • WEDDINGS • 1 Day Installation FREE Gliding OBITUARIES Shelf FREE Installation. Call for details! Donald J. Siebold hunting, fishing and golfing. Jay Rubin, Lucille Boss and Rita (Limited Time Offer) He was preceded in death by his Boss; sister June Norton; brother Danville resident Donald J. parents. Surviving are his wife Betsy; Raymond LePage; and nieces and Call for your FREE Estimate! Siebold, 69, died July 8 at UCSF sons John (Jack) Edwin Thomas nephews. A memorial service was Medical Center. He was born Nov. and William (Will) Robert Lewis; held July 15 at Oak Park Hills 21, 1936, in New Jersey and lived daughter Katie (McCort) Rios and Chapel in Walnut Creek. Memorial in Danville for the last 25 years. her husband Juan, and two grand- donations may be sent to John Muir CCS Lic #787601 He was a craftsman in wood- sons, Andrew and Joshua; daugh- Foundation, 1601 Ygnacio Valley 925-963-9635 | work, enjoyed his yard projects ter Meghan (McCort) Hernandez Road., Walnut Creek, or Hospice www.GlidingShelves.com and all spectator sports. He was an and her husband Robin and grand- Care of Contra Costa, 3470 Buskirk 18-year employee of the General daughter Madeleine; brother Ave., Pleasant Hill 94523. Electric Corp, and retired as mar- Thomas McCort of New Troy, keting and sales engineer for Molex Mich.; sister Sarah (Ted) Hogue of : Inc. with 20 years of service. Bridgman, Mich.; former spouse Deaths, Weddings and Births He is survived by his wife Arlene McCort; in-laws Lewis and are a free editorial service. Information should be submitted, Patricia; and sons David of Austin, Rosemary Brooks of Burlingame; typewritten or emailed no later than Texas, Steve of Petaluma, and Dan and other relatives. Funeral services Monday at 5 p.m. Send to: Financial Wellness, Life Planning and of Orange County. He was preceded were held in Michigan on July 8. A Transitions in death by his son Mark Siebold. memorial Mass was celebrated at Danville Weekly Retirement Education Programs Memorial services were held July St. Isidore’s Church on Thursday, 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100. Danville, CA 94526 Lifelong Learningfor Adults of Any Age 13 at Wilson & Kratzer Chapel July 20. Contributions may be made and at Any Life Stage… of San Ramon Valley in Danville. to the American Lung Association, Or fax: (925) 837-8300 Donations may be made to the MS Foundation or charity of your Or e-mail: [email protected] UCSF Cardiology Division, checks choice. (subject: transitions) At Planning For Life we help you payable to “UCSF Foundation” indi- Please include a contact name and assess and improve your feelings of cating “Memorial gift: Mr. Donald Gertrude ‘Trudy’ telephone number. Not responsible financial well-being so you can Siebold”; send to Dr. William for lost photos. Information how to spend your time and resources in LePage Boss send a photo digitally can be found Grossman, UCSF Cardiology ways you value most. Division, 505 Parnassus Ave., 1182 Gertrude “Trudy” LePage Boss, on the Weekly’s web site: www. DanvilleWeekly.com Moffitt, San Francisco 94143-0124. a longtime Alamo resident who had moved recently to Danville, died The Weekly reserves the right to STEVEN S. SHAGRIN, JD edit information for space and www.PlanningForLife.info CFP®, CRPC®, CRC®, CELP John D. ‘Jack’ McCort peacefully with her children at her format considerations. side July 7 at the age of 76. She was Alamo resident John D. “Jack” born on Nov. 15, 1929, in Pacoima, McCort of Alamo passed away at the youngest of seven children. his home on his 62nd birthday June She was a graduate of Hoover 29 after a long illness. High School and Glendale Junior Michael Roberts & Craig Kadden He was born June 29, 1944, in College, both in Glendale. In 1980, (925)876-6925 (925)202-4921 St. Joseph, Mich., to William R. the same year she became a grand- and Sara E. (Ackerman) McCort. mother, she earned her bachelor’s He excelled on the Bridgman High degree at St. Mary’s College. After School golf team, was a member of raising her children, she resumed the band and choir, and president of her career and worked for about his senior class. He graduated from 20 years, mostly at John Muir Michigan State University in 1967 Medical Center and the John Muir and served in the Peace Corps in Foundation, where she did fundrais- the Tongan Islands. ing and coordinated special events. He was a wine and spirits buyer Her first love was her family but for Safeway Stores for almost 20 she was also passionate about gar- years, and enjoyed fine wine, gour- dening, cooking and sports. met food and traveling to Europe She was preceded in death by her and Hawaii. He was also a fun- husband, Frederick, in 1995. They loving, sensitive, sincere father, were married 45 years. She is sur- grandfather and husband with a dry vived by son Robert of Oceanside; 1330 N. Broadway, Suite 204, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 sense of humor and a quick wit. daughter Suzanne of Portland, Ore.; Throughout his life, he enjoyed four grandchildren, Daniel Rubin, Expect more refinancing options WANT TIME AND MONEY FOR TRAVEL AND A SOCIAL from the experts. 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Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 13 COVER STORY Tour de force Blackhawk Museum showcases the automobile as a functional art form by Kathy Cordova

y first car was a $200 pea-green little box with roof upholstery “Like any collector, they want people to see what they have and that sagged so much it grazed the heads of backseat passen- appreciate it,” says Dunn. M gers. My second car was a fire-hydrant yellow Pinto. Now I Dunn estimates the collection is valued at about a quarter of a bil- drive a blue SUV that’s so ordinary I often try to unlock the doors of lion dollars. Several of the cars are worth multi-millions each—many similar vehicles in crowded parking lots. Which is all to say that I am of them one of a kind or one of an extremely few made. As one would not exactly a “car person.” Four wheels, an engine and window locks guess, the fleet is heavily insured. for kids in the backseat are the essential elements I need in a mode of “Lloyds (of London) loves us,” says Dunn. transportation. Anything else is just frills. The building was designed with the care of the cars in mind, including So it’s little wonder I’ve never visited the Blackhawk Automotive a five-stage filtration system that helps keep the cars dust-free. Although Museum—until now. they don’t do mechanical work or restoration on the cars in the museum, In an instant, all my preconceived notions about cars vanished. Now, they employ a car conservator who is responsible for making sure the I am a believer. cars stay clean and maintained. Entering the inner sanctum of the museum, I was unprepared for Each car is accompanied by a sign with information such as make, the glorious, almost surreal, sight. Gazing upon stark background and model, year, owners, its cost when new and other interesting details. the bright lights focused on the cars, illuminating the masterpieces in Beyond the sheer beauty of the automobiles, the stories behind them are their kaleidoscope of colors, felt like walking into heaven—if St. Peter much of the fun. were driving a 1911 Silver For example, Clark Ghost Rolls Royce and Gable’s pale yellow 1935 beckoning me to hop in Dusenberg is prominently and enjoy the ride. displayed along with pho- “Most people do exactly tos of Gable and Carole what you do,” says Dan Lombard frolicking togeth- Dunn, director of the er in the car. When Lombard museum. “They stop at the died in a plane crash, Gable entrance and take in the couldn’t bear to look at the whole room. We are differ- car again; it reminded him KATHY CORDOVA ent than a lot of automobile so painfully of his romance museums. The theatrical that he had it taken away lighting, the black floors, and sold. the black walls—it’s all When many of these designed so that your eyes cars were made, it was Hood mascot from a 1938 Pierce-Arrow V-12 focus on what we want the custom of the wealthy Silver Arrow sedan. you to see, which is the to order the chassis and automobile.” engine they wanted and And the automobiles— then hire a coachbuilder to they are magnificent. As design and construct the

much of a piece of art as KATHY CORDOVA body of the car according an Impressionist painting to their individual speci- or a marble statue, these fications. Consequently, “rolling sculptures” are cars that are the same admired for the beauty of make and model may not the colors—cherry reds, This 1956 Ferrari 625 Le Mans Spyder was one of three built by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, with a look anything alike. deep plums and lemonade simplified chassis that more closely resembled standard Ferrari production cars. “You can see the person- yellows—the graceful, ality of the owner by look- curved lines of the bodies ing at the car,” says Dunn. and the textures of buttercream leather, glossy steel and antique tapes- One of the most striking vehicles in the museum is the 1926 Daimler try interiors. The work of legendary manufacturers and designers, like “Tiger Hunter,” once owned by Gulab Singh, Maharajeh of Rewa of Hispano-Suiza, Minerva and Isotta Fraschini, are revered by car enthusi- India. The car is made of German silver, weighs 3 tons and gets about asts in the same way as a Picasso or Renoir would be by a visitor to the 5 miles per gallon. It has two wicker and wooden seats on the outside Louvre. of the car for servants to ride in. The car has two sets of windows, one This is all according to plan. Blackhawk developer and car collector clear glass and one smoked, for when the wives would ride in the car, Ken Behring founded the museum in 1988 to showcase the automobile and horns in the shape of cobras. as a functional art form. Dunn’s favorite interior feature is found on a ’31 Isotta Fraschini, “A lot of people anticipate they’ll learn about the history of the auto- designed to be driven by a chauffeur. On the right side of the passenger’s mobile, but the museum is more about the shapes, colors, design and section are buttons labeled “left, right, quick, slow, turn, stop and home,” workmanship,” says Dunn. offering the ultimate experience for backseat drivers. The museum is composed of about 100,000 square feet with two Several cars look as if they could have belonged to gangsters. Dunn 25,000-square-foot galleries displaying automobiles from the turn of says that mobsters like John Dillinger and Clyde Barrow (of Bonnie and the century to modern times. The second-floor gallery is devoted to pre- Clyde fame) were fans of Ford V-8s. Barrow once praised the cars to World War II cars, and the first floor shows later model cars. Rotating Henry Ford in a letter, writing that he drove Ford’s “dandy cars” exclu- exhibits that may or may not relate to automobiles are featured in sively, “whenever he could get away with one.” another two 2,100-square-foot galleries. An expansive lobby, an auto- The docents who lead visitors through the museum every weekend

KATHY CORDOVA motive research library, a shop and bookstore, and a gallery devoted to love to tell stories like these, coaxing even automobile novices into the the Wheelchair Foundation complete the public areas. magic of their “rolling sculptures.” The museum displays about 90 cars at a time—an ever-chang- “Usually two people come to the museum. One person comes and ing exhibit from collectors all around the world. Blackhawk often brings the other one because he’s the car nut,” says Dunn. “For that attracts cars after they have been shown in the Pebble Beach person, you don’t have to do anything but turn on the lights. Steering wheel and dash of a 1938 Packard Concours d’Elegance, the premiere auto show in the world, held in “It’s when the other person said they had a wonderful time that we Model 1608. August every year. The museum will keep cars for different amounts know we’re doing our job.” ■ of time—from a few weeks to a few years. In the beginning, the Kathy Cordova is the author of museum had to hunt around for cars to exhibit, but its reputation is “Let Go, Let Miracles Happen: such that now owners seek it out. The Art of Spiritual Surrender.”

Page 14 • July 21, 2006 • Danville Weekly Summer Specials! $65 Weekdays Museum Information $85 Weekends • Museum is located at 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle in Danville Reduced twilight rates after 1 PM • Telephone: 736-2280 Good through July 31, 2006 • www.blackhawkmuseum.org • Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, and most major holidays 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road • San Ramon • Membership ranges from $60 for individual to $75 for families and up 925.735.4253 • Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for students and senior (65 and older); free for children under 6 accompanied by a paid adult; and free for active military personnel • For group tour information and rates, call 736-2277, ext. 236 • Docents provide complimentary tours (with paid admission) at 2 p.m. every weekend • The museum is also available for rent for special occasions like private parties, wedding receptions and charity dinners Special events “CARS, CARS, CARS” Take the Challenge! 1-4 p.m., Sunday, July 23 Explore the concepts behind the Pixar movie. Design and paint cars similar to the ones www.thebridgesgolf.com in the movie and make Rocky Road candy.

“SPEEDWAY” 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13 All about speed and making things that go fast; cars, airplanes, etc. Design a balloon rocket car, play a race car game, and eat checkered flag cookies.

18th Annual Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21 Blackhawk’s 18th annual post-Pebble Beach Open House features refreshments by Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar of Walnut Creek and Earl Watkins playing jazz. Admission is free.

“INVENTIONS, INC.” 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17 Create pinwheels, Frisbees and all kinds of inventions. Explore how to make things out of household items that GO. MOVE, FLY, BOUNCE! Color your own play dough. Design and eat a treat that “moves.” KATHY CORDOVA

Rolls-Royce Ltd., founded in 1904 by Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce, introduced its Silver Ghost in 1906; this 1911 model is a Silver Ghost Tourer.

Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 15 Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY Blankies for grownups

Quilters believe nothing nurtures like a blanket made with love

by Frank Thornburgh

ave you ever heard of the words generosity and camaraderie, they turn out patients in need, focusing mainly on breast Some of the breast cancer victims facing sur- “binding,” “batting,” “piecing” or as many finished products as possible. Not cancer patients. gery have told the volunteers they didn’t realize H “appliqué”? How about “quilting”? only do the ladies bring prefabricated parts The main distribution person is Vicki anyone cared until the special blanket arrived Just visit the quarterly work session of the but some bring finished items. One woman Ricconi, who works closely with the Breast with a note from this group of caring people. Blankies for Grownups at John Muir Medical named Sindhu More brings 50-60 knitted Health Project; County Hospital in Martinez; Another recipient went into Hospice with Center Concord and you will get a brilliantly blankets each year. the American Cancer Society; and the only one personal possession—her gift from colored eyeful. At the event, quilters fashion “Shindhu was recruited by one of the orga- Wellness Community in Pleasant Hill. Blankies for Grownups. cuddly blankets to be given away to comfort nization’s biggest supporters, Dr. Beverly Others also catch their attention. A U.S. Supplies and materials are purchased at adults who are dealing with serious illnesses. Spurs,” said Diane Barnett, another Danville military hospital in Germany receives patri- garage and estate sales as well as from The core group is the Diablo Valley Quilt resident. “Dr. Spurs and Shindhu were vol- otic red, white and blue items. Places like the friends. Monetary donations are always wel- Guild based in Danville. It is augmented on Ronald McDonald House, various hospitals, come as are more workers. Blankie Day by many individuals from other Now, about 2,200 quilts later, convalescent homes and outpatients receive Volunteer Karen Boutte, known as the quilting groups with great names like: a wide variety of the most cheerfully colored Quilt Diva, said Houston hosts a quilt show Needle Arts Guild (N.A.G. for short) Blankies for Grownups reaches works imaginable. Each item bears a printed that draws 52,000 attendees. “Some of them Monday Night Pickles logo and tag with a greeting from this out- will pay $400-$40,000 for a quilt at this Starlight Stitchers out to embrace wounded soldiers, reach program. show’s auction,” she said. Twisted Thimbles It all started 15 years ago with the Needle Be warned! Quilting can be habit forming. The Blockheads cancer victims, newborns and Arts at Pacific Bell when some of the mem- But there is a good outlet for the addiction: Susan Gray, a Danville resident, is the cur- bers, their friends, and families were touched Blankies for Grownups. ■ rent Blankie Day leader. by breast cancer. All during these 15 years, “As many as 100 of these lady artists those in Hospice. breast cancer has remained the primary focus come together each quarter at the hospi- that seems to be the impetus which keeps the Quilting contacts tal,” she said. “The group then becomes unteering together at a blood bank.” Now volunteers charged up. Anyone wishing to help with Blankies for Grownups Blankies for Grownups for a day. They Shindhu is a core volunteer at Blankie Day. Now, about 2,200 quilts later, Blankies for can contact Susan Gray at 943-7290 or Thequiltlady@ bring their sewing machines, special tables, By the end of Blankie Day and continu- Grownups reaches out to embrace wounded prodigy.net; or Diane Barnett at 837 1863. For ironing boards, thousands of pins, and pre- ing throughout the year, this group of tal- soldiers, cancer victims, newborns and those information about the history, techniques, values, shows and auctions, check out: fabricated parts.” ented people turns out blankets, lap robes, in Hospice. Grateful testimonials from recip- www.Needlepointers.com On a long labor-filled day, fueled by their hats, preemie blankets and other items for ients would likely fill a book. www.Quiltguilds.com

Lyda McAuliff sews together colorful material for Blankies for Grownups to bring FRANK THORNBURGH comfort to those going through difficult times, focusing mainly on breast cancer patients. The pile, at right, grows and grows as the volunteers take needle and thread to fabric.

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OF NOTE Buy 1, Get 1 HALF OFF! Police academy grads The Danville Police Department Sale ends Sunday, July 23 concluded its eighth annual Citizens Police Academy on May 31 after six weeks of instruction. Prana, Horny Toad, Royal Robbins, Ojai, Hard Tail, Reef, The topics included an overall view of the department, criminal Keen Footware, Timbuk 2, Dakine, and so much more! investigations, criminal law, SWAT, patrol procedures, traffic and DUI enforcement, juvenile diversion and a K-9 demonstration. After the academy, a few graduates became part of the Volunteers in Policing 440 Main • Downtown Pleasanton • 925-931-0775 program, which plays an important Broadway Plaza • Walnut Creek role in community policing. The 8 Broadway Lane • 925-944-1118 VIP program offers opportunities for volunteers to make a difference in the community. “It’s important when the citizens of Danville decide they want to Danville police Chief Chris Wenzel (left) takes a moment with the recent graduates of the give something back to their com- Citizens Police Academy who completed six weeks of instruction and are now eligible to munity and take an active inter- work as volunteers in the department. est in getting involved with their Police Department,” Chief Chris Wenzel stated at the graduation, “It 100th birthday in 2006. Habitat 11th year, is the purchase of about is partnerships like this that keep for Humanity partners with low in- 1,800 children’s dictionaries to dis- our community safe and improves come families to build homes for tribute to every third-grader in the on an already high quality of life. them to own with no-profit, zero- San Ramon Valley Unified School Caregivers With Character Our volunteer program allows citi- interest mortgages. District plus two private schools. zens to assist the Police Department Tickets for $2 for a drawing with In September the clubs will • Up to 24 hour care • Day/Night, in areas such as public information 40 prizes are available in each of host 50 Rotarians from Monterey, Live-In/Live Out-Care at the front counter, provide infor- the brokerage offices in Northern Mexico, where the Danville- • Personal Hygiene mation and traffic control at spe- California and the public is invit- Sycamore Rotary had led two Assistance • Temporary or Long Term cial events, and assist in providing ed to participate. Prizes include delegations to deliver more than • Meal Preparation • Weekends, Holidays crime prevention information to the $5,000 cash; a private wine tasting 750 wheelchairs. In November public.” appointment and tour for 10; a two- the clubs will co-host a delegation • Light Housekeeping • Respite for Family Anyone interested in becoming a night stay at the Fairmont Hotel in of 11 Russian building contractors • Errands and Shopping Caregivers volunteer may contact Claudia Ray San Francisco; a digital camera; for 23 days as part of an exchange • Joyful Companionship • “YOU” Choose The at 314-3410. among others. For a complete list, program. Also five exchange stu- Caregiver call 275-3085. dents will come from around the Realtors launch world to spend a year living with YOU ARE IN CHARGE! Habitat campaign Rotary Clubs plan Valley families, and five local big year students will depart for a year Coldwell Banker Resident abroad. Brokerage Community Foundation, The presidents of the five San Independently the clubs hold the philanthropic arm of the com- Ramon Valley Rotary Clubs, in fundraisers to support a variety pany, announced the launch of its partnership with Rossmoor Rotary, of community projects including eighth annual Habitat for Humanity are teaming their memberships of leadership camps, business compe- fundraising campaign. It is dubbed more than 300 to tackle larger titions, speech contests and schol- “100 Years of Homes and Hope” projects this year. Their signature arships for athletic, scholastic and 925.552.6500 • www.jmhomecare.com in honor of Coldwell Banker’s project in the Valley, now in its community service excellence. Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 17 LIVING

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Southern Black cooking: Food for the soul by Jacqui Love Marshall seeds and nuts. Africans also made rice dishes of the Carolinas and a new, strange food called and created fritters. Overall, the African diet sausage inspired dishes like jambalaya, while e all know it as “comfort food.” You was satisfyingly healthy. variations on a French bouillabaisse or cassoulet know, those soothing, hunger-satisfy- Surprisingly, some of the African ingredi- emerged as a gumbo using shellfish from the W ing foods that can salve a romance ents began appearing in plantation crops in bayou and okra to satisfy an African palate. Neighborhood Brewpub gone sour, nurse the recovery of a bad flu or pacify the Americas. Perhaps the tales of seeds from Always conscious of efficiency, nothing was Come check out a cancelled vacation. The comfort of our earliest, watermelons, okras and sesame carried in the ever wasted in the Black kitchen. Leftover fish fondest food memories is what calms and relieves slave’s hair, ears or clothing are true. Or, more became croquettes or crab cakes; rotting sweet our huge patio us. For me, comfort foods are the foods of my practically, slave traders may have brought the potatoes and yams were turned into desserts. With dining area! Southern Black childhood … foods that transport food over for trade, along with the slaves. Either added ingredients, stale bread became bread pud- me back to the carefree days of growing up in way, the familiar foods soon became part of ding, and unused corn became pone or fritters. Miami, in a tiny, two-bedroom house with no air America’s southern crops. Even the liquid from boiled vegetables was turned San Ramon conditioning or central heating but with a mother Newly arrived African slaves likely had a into “pot likker” and used as gravy or as a nourish- (925) 277-9600 who could (if she chose to) cook worn leather better diet than their wealthy owners, who ate ing tonic by itself. When slaves baked apple, peach 470 Market Place shoes so that they were tender and tasty. mostly fatty foods, little or no vegetables, and or cherry pies for the master, they created fried pies Southern Black cuisine has its roots in slav- lots of sweets and alcohol that left them over- from leftover ingredients that could be tucked into ery, when slaves of African origin and poor weight and lethargic. The slaves, needing to be a pocket for an in-the-field snack. Pleasanton African-Americans applied culinary creativity strong to work the fields, were encouraged to As freed blacks and emancipated slaves scat- (925) 426-9600 to transform the lowest cuts and normally unus- maintain their vegetarian regimens and drink tered far and wide, Sunday dinners became a 3015-H Hopyard Rd. able portions of meats and vegetables into edible flavored waters to quench a field hand’s thirst, traditional time for families to come back together. dishes for their families. The food was a double such as iced tea and lemonade. As the slaves It was common for a daughter or son to travel coping mechanism—it provided sustenance assimilated into their American lives, they got some distance for a reunion with loved ones and after a long day’s labor and for the next work by with ingredients at hand. Fresh vegetables a home-cooked meal. Aunts, uncles, cousins (both day to come; it also celebrated one more day’s were replaced by the throwaway foods from the real and not) met at the homes of the best cooks for survival with your family, who could be taken master’s house. Their vegetables were the tops Sunday meals. Sometimes the meal was a potluck away from you at any time. To hold onto a sense of turnips, dandelions and beets but, eventu- where everyone brought their best dish or where of their family “roots,” the African traditions of ally, they cooked new greens: collards, cress, all women converged in the kitchen to cook, share communal family meals and the passing of oral mustard, kale, etc. Adding lard from the slaugh- stories and enjoy each other’s company. history and storytelling sustained the slaves’ tered hog and the cracklin’ of the pig’s skin for Today, as most people think of soul food, they emotional and spiritual needs. Meals were a seasoning, they created flavorful meals. Rations imagine a table laden with watermelon, fried time for taboo religious ceremonies, welcoming of corn meal, a little meat and black molasses chicken, candied yams and greens. However, www.hopyard.com new slaves, and visits from friends so the food were given out weekly and the women used every black family has its own style of “soul was always “stretched” to feed everyone at the these ingredients, with onions, garlic and herbs, food”—gumbo, black-eyed peas, smothered table. It wasn’t simply food—it was also nour- to create different dishes. The cornmeal was chicken, hush puppies, potato salad, crab cakes, ishment for the soul … to keep on keeping on, turned into cornbreads, the meat (pig’s feet and stewed okra and tomatoes, grits with fried green despite the hardships. ears, ham hocks, chitterlings, hog jowl, tripe and tomatoes, pickled pig’s feet, rice and neck- NOW ENROLLING! Most “soul food” dishes have, as their base, crackling) became the main dish with side por- bones, cornbread with buttermilk, cow’s tongue, Preschool-2yr, 3yr, 4yr the indigenous foods of Africa. As early as tions of greens. Molasses and cornmeal (with an chittlin’s, breaded pork chops, tripe. Many Kindergarten-5th Grade 4,000 B.C., certain grains, legumes, yams, occasional bucket of freshly-picked fruit) was Americans have had a taste of popular “soul watermelon, pumpkin, okra and leafy greens mixed to create desserts. foods” somewhere along the culinary trail. Still, Licensed – Nonsectarian were grown on the African continent. Eggplant, Slave diets changed as slaves became cooks one measure of good soul food is always worth Nonproﬁt cucumber, onion and garlic are also believed to in plantation houses. With new ingredients putting to the test: If you walk into someone’s Academics – Computers be originally derived from Africa. Since meat available to them, slave cooks made delec- kitchen or into a restaurant and the aroma does Arts – P.E. was used sparingly, most Africans ate a main- table meals for their masters. Suddenly southern not hit you at the door, keep walking! Hopefully, Extended care ly vegetarian diet, though meats and seafood cooking rose to new heights: Fried chicken these recipes will fill your own kitchen with the showed up in stews. An African meal of rice, appeared; sweet potatoes (in lieu of the African most savory smells and welcome your family Hacienda Park Employee Discount chicken and milk was common; poorer Africans yam) replaced the common boiled white potato. and friends to a wonderful “soul”-filled meal. Quality education by ate couscous with leafy vegetables. Often, foods Regional fruits, grains and nuts were turned into Jacqui Love Marshall lives in Danville with • Upholding high academic were fried in palm oil, roasted over fire and pies and puddings. Through the culinary influ- her vintage-car-loving husband, two pugs and standards baked in ashes; some foods were smoked for ences of each region, the slaves’ cooking began binders of recipes. E-mail her at Epicure@ flavoring while others were thickened with to reflect those influences: The Spanish culture DanvilleWeekly.com. • Fostering a love of learning • Promoting social & ethical responsibility RECIPES Visit our safe and spacious Anna Lou’s Hoppin’ John: minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. 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Add In Hacienda Business Park Add green pepper, onion, garlic, cumin and thyme. Stir the fillets. Cook until the underside is golden brown, 2 meal, salt and baking soda. and cook until browned. Add tomato paste and chili to 3 minutes. Turn carefully, and cook until the other (925) 463-6060 powder. Stir. Add a little water. Stir. Pour into beans. side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper Recipes for Aunt Barbara Jean’s “Mean” Collard www.cardenwest.org Add rice. Stir. Add enough water to cover by 1-1/2 towels to drain briefly. Greens and big Moma’s Irresistible Pound Cake can inches. Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 30 3. Serve hot with the lemon wedges, and hush puppies. be found at www.DanvilleWeekly.com. Success for every child, every day.

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ing information to help us make the This club will host Bonnie Brusseau appropriate decisions in regard to who will be talking about “Choosing Art food. The night will include dinner and the Right Roses for Your Garden,” Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society “bring your own wine.” The cost is at 7:15 p.m., Monday, July 24, at The Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society $25; reservations are required by call- the Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Cars, Cars, Cars will be displaying paintings by Alamo ing 837-7337. Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. Call Blackhawk Museum will host “Cars, Cars, Cars” exploring the and Danville artists: Edith Dittert, Pam The Century House Poetry 681-1551 or visit www.ccrose.org. concepts behind the Pixar movie “Cars” from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Howett, Roswitha Kress and Jessie Readings Diablo Valley Fly Fisherman Spears at the Danville Town offices, City of Pleasanton will host Matt Miller, This club meets at 7 p.m. on the July 23, at the museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. 510 La Gonda Way. The offices are guest poet at the Century House second Tuesday of every month at Participants will design and paint cars and make Rocky Road open on weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 Poetry Readings event, from 1-3 p.m., Heather Farm Lakeside Room, 301 N. candy. Free with admission to the museum. Call 736-2277. p.m., from now until mid-Sept. Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2401 Santa Rita San Carlos, Walnut Creek. Guests are Calling for Artists Road, Pleasanton. Admission is $5. welcome. For information, visit www. San Ramon Arts Walk & Festival, Call 931-5350 or email PoetsLane@ diablovalleyflyfish.org. Sept. 23-24, in San Ramon is looking comcast.net. Friends of the Danville Library prospective members to attend a lun- Tchaikowsky, Mozart and others for artists ages 18 and over, residing Friends of the Danville Library are cheon at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. will start at 8 p.m., Friday, July 28, in California to enter a piece of original renewing annual memberships and 18, at Canyon Lakes Restaurant, San at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, fine art in any medium, with a Sept. 1 recruiting new members to help sup- Ramon. To reserve your spot, call Jan 25 Lake St., San Francisco. The deadline. There will be a special gar- Classes port, raise funds and sponsor pro- at 735-3508. concert will feature Danville resident den for display of sculptures. Digital grams for the Danville library. There Tri-Valley Writers Association Elena Yakoubovsky (soprano), Percy images should be sent in the form of Clay Character Modeling for Kids are many benefits of being a Friend This club exists to inform, educate, Martinez (tenor) and Temirzhan jpeg files. A non-refundable entry fee Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front including merchant discounts, volun- and have fun and is open to anyone Erzhanov (pianist). Tickets are $18 for of $10 per art work. For information, St., offers a Clay Character Modeling teer opportunities and preview of book interested in the craft of writing. The general public; $12 for seniors and call 336-0267 or visit www.sanramon- for Kids class from 10-11:30 a.m., sales. Dues and donations are tax club meets at 11:30 a.m. the first students. Call 964-9994. arts.org. Saturdays, for ages 6-13. Michael Yen deductible. Application forms are at the Saturday of every month at Girasole Music in the Park is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. library, 400 Front St. Call 837-4455. Restaurant, 3180 Santa Rita Road, The Town of Danville is holding its San Francisco Fine Craft Show Fee is $86 for four weeks plus $15 for Danville artist Rob Tribble will show his Julie’s Morning Book Club Pleasanton. Membership dues are $50 21st annual Music in the Park series materials. For information, call 838- per year or $24 for a half year (starting from 6-8 p.m. on four Saturdays, glass art along with more than 260 art- 1959. This club is currently reading Franz ists at this craft show Aug. 11-13, at Wisner’s, “Honeymoon with My Feb. 1). Contact Steve Workman at in July and August at Oak Hill Park, the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Mixed Media Fun for Kids Brother” and will meet at 10:30 a.m., 485-1011 or [email protected]. 3031 Stone Valley Road. The concerts For information, call (212) 274-0630 or Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front St., Friday, July 28, at the Rakestraw Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 75 are supported by East Bay BMW, visit www.craftcouncil.org. offers a Mixed Media Fun for Kids class Books, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville. As The organization’s next meeting will Charterhouse Mortgage and Intero from 3-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, for a special treat for this meeting, both beginning at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. Real Estate. July 22, Pride & Joy; ages 6-13. Marilyn MacDougall is the Franz and Kurt Wisner will be joining 17, at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Aug. 5, East Bay Mudd; Aug. 19, the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Fee is the discussion. Call 837-7337. Hartz Ave. The regularly scheduled Cheeseballs. Call 314-3470. $78 for five weeks, plus $8 for materi- meetings for July and August. will als. For information, call 838-1959. Model RC Boaters Association Author Visits The Danville Model RC Boaters be held on the third Thursday of the Oil and Acrylic Painting Class Association seeks new members. To month. The Sept. meeting will return to the normally scheduled time. For Events A Night of Mystery Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front learn more, call president Rich Mahan St., offers an Oil and Acrylic Painting at 785-0421. information, call Post Commander Join mystery writers Margaret Dumas, Mac McCuskey at 837-2740 or visit 15th Annual Business Showcase, Ann Parker and Simon Wood as they class from 10 a.m.-noon, Mondays, and from 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays. Mt. Diablo Genealogical Society www.vfw.org. Food & Wine discuss the mystery genre and their The society meets from 1:15-3 p.m., Danville Area Chamber of Commerce writing experiences at 7:30 p.m., Charles White is the instructor. Classes are ongoing and for all levels. the third Thursday of every month will present the 15th annual Business Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Danville except August, at the California Showcase, Food and Wine event from Library, 400 Front St. in the Mt. Diablo Fee is $84 for four weeks. For information, call 838-1959. Savings Building, Rossmoor Shopping 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, at room. Call 837-4889. Center, Tice Valley Blvd. and Concerts the Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. The Franz and Kurt Wisner Pencil Sketching Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek. Chamber is now taking reservations Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front Alamo’s Summer Concert Series Rakestraw Books will host Franz and Guest speakers are at each meeting. Alamo Parks and Recreation will host for space; call 837-4400 or visit www. his brother, Kurt Wisner, and they will St., offers a Pencil Sketching class danvillecachamber.com. from 10 a.m.-noon,Tuesdays, for Pleasanton DeMolay its Summer Concert Series from 6:30- be talking about “Honeymoon with My This Pleasanton chapter of DeMolay 8:30 p.m., Fridays, July 21 (Rosemarie 18th Annual Post Pebble Beach Brother,” with a reading, signing and beginners-intermediates. Michael Yen is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. is an organization for young men & the Rhythm Riders), and Aug. 18 Open House lunch at noon, Friday, July 28, at the between the ages of 12-21. They (Brother Buzz), at Livorna Park, 801 Blackhawk Museum will host the bookstore, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville. Fee is $84 for four weeks. For information, call 838-1959. meet at 7:30 p.m., the first and third Livorna Road, Alamo. You are sure to 18th annual Post Pebble Beach The cost of lunch is $12. Reservations Tuesdays of every month at the get up and boogie! Call 451-9176. Open House including refreshments are required by calling 837-7337. Pleasanton Masonic Center, 3370 Concert in the Hills Series and light snacks provided by Scott’s Lewis Buzbee Hopyard Road. For information, con- Astound Broadband presents the sev- Seafood and Grill from 10 a.m.-4 Rakestraw Books will host Lewis Clubs tact Ken Varallo at 455-8586 or rap- enth annual Concert in the Hills Series p.m., Monday, Aug. 21, at the muse- Buzbee, author of “The Yellow Lighted [email protected]. with four different concerts at Cal um, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Bookshop,” at 7 p.m., Monday, July 31, San Ramon Valley Genealogical State East Bay’s Concord Campus, Danville. Music will be provided by Earl Alamo-Danville Newcomers’ Club Watkings. Call 736-2280. at the bookstore, 409 Railroad Ave., This club is open to new and long- Society 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord. Danville. There may be no better way time residents of Alamo and Danville The society meets at 10 a.m., every Gates open at 6 p.m., concert open- 23rd Annual National Night Out to remind ourselves of the pleasure of interested in making new friends third Tuesday of the month, except ing arts at 7 p.m. and the main acts at Celebrate National Night Out (NNO) bookshops, especially from the recent while learning more about the area. August and December, at the LDS 8 p.m. These concerts are free, and with the millions of people nationwide sad news that has dominated Bay Area Many activities are available. Their Church, 2449 Stone Valley Road. food and beverages will be available Tuesday, Aug. 1. Danville police offi- bookselling lately. Call 837-7337. Prospective Member Coffee is held Guest speaker at every meeting. All for purchase, but you may bring your cers will visit registered block parties Nina Planck the fourth Thursday of the month, and welcome. For information, call Ed at own picnic. All seating is on the lawn to answer questions, distribute crime Rakestraw Books will host Nina a monthly luncheon on the second 299-0881. so bring a blanket or short lawn chair. prevention information, and hand out Planck, author of “Real Food: What to Tuesday. Call 775-3233 or visit www. San Ramon Valley Newcomers A list of concerts is at www.concord. goodies to the kids. To register your Eat and Why,” at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. alamodanvillenewcomers.com. Club csueastbay.edu/concertinthehills.html. block party, visit www.nationalnight- out.org or for more local information, 18, at the bookstore, 409 Railroad Contra Costa Rose Society This club is for both “new” and “not so Love Duets and Arias Concert Ave., Danville. She will be provid- new” Tri-Valley residents. They invite This concert featuring Puccini, Verdi, call Toni Ferreira at 314-3359. 24th Annual Alamo Music and Wine Festival Alamo Rotary presents the 24th Looking for a A Team of One annual Alamo Music and Wine Festival including music, wine and food from Personal, Professional Real Estate Service 2-11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9. All proceeds will benefit Alamo Schools N I'm pleased to announce my Music Departments. For information, ewsexy call Mark Kahn at 837-3262 or any new home at Remax Danville hair style? Alamo Rotarian. Cars, Cars, Cars Elena at Studio LCJ excels Mike Conklin Blackhawk Museum will host “Cars, in creating the style you’re looking for! Cars, Cars” exploring the concepts 925.548.2491 behind the Pixar movie from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, July 23, at the museum, [email protected] 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Professional Color - $65 (reg. $75) New Participants will design and paint cars Clients Serving Alamo, and make Rocky Road candy. Free Custom Cut - $25 (reg. $30) Only with admission to the museum. Call Blackhawk, 736-2277. Call Now for Appointment Cupid Pre-Dating Danville, Diablo Attention all single professionals ages and San Ramon 27-49. Cupid.com presents a Cupid 925.997.1819 or 925.837.7884 ext.18 Pre-Dating event from 6:30-10 p.m., 3168 Danville Blvd., Alamo Monday, July 31, at Vic Stewart’s, 850 S. Broadway, Walnut Creek. Cost is Elena Tarasuk, Hair Stylist Danville 517 Sycamore Valley Rd. West $34 if you register before July 29; $39 at the door. Call (408) 849-4749 or

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Disaster Preparedness Day Garage Sale from 9 a.m-3 p.m., now until July 29, meeting at the gym, San Ramon Valley United Methodist Saturday, July 22, in the church parking 230-A Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Challenge Church is sponsoring a Disaster lot, 7557 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. a friend or neighbor to compete! Call Preparedness Day from 10 am.-5 Doublewide spaces can be purchased 838-5200. p.m., Saturday, July 29, at the church, for $25; a Goodwill truck will arrive at Take a Hike With ‘Trail Mixers’ 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. This event the end of the sale. Call 828-1580 or The Town of Danville will offer a free will have lots of free information from e-mail [email protected]. walking program to promote friendly professionals with free music and Walking Tours of Historic Danville and enjoyable, low-impact exercise for lunch provided. For information, visit The Museum of the San Ramon Valley all ages on the local trails at 8 a.m., www.srvumc.org. docents will lead tours of historic the second Saturday of every month Gateway to Livermore Wine Country Eighth Annual Lake Del Valle Aqua buildings and sites in Danville. Danville from July-October. The next walk Challenge Mayor Karen Stepper will lead walk- meets at the Sycamore Creek Trail On Your Mark Events presents the ing tours starting at 6:15 p.m., every and Open Space Staging Area at the Find the ultimate experience in dining and recreation at Campo di eighth annual Lake Del Valle Aqua fourth Friday, from now until August, intersection of Sycamore Valley Road Challenge at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July meeting in front of the Village Theatre, and Camino Tassajara (Castenada Bocce of Livermore. We have put together 8 world class, state-of- 22, at Lake Del Valle, 7000 Del Valle 233 Front St. Museum docents will Trail). Call 314-3476 or visit www. the-art Bocce courts and complemented them with traditional Italian Road, Livermore. Entry fee is $30 in lead morning tours starting at 10 a.m. ci.danville.ca.us. advance; $35 the day of. Call (209) 795- every second Saturday, from now until cuisine. We also feature local & imported wines along with a full bar 7832 or email onyourmarkevents.com. August, meeting in front of the muse- amid the casual elegance of an old world Italian Villa. Come and Family Campout um, 205 Railroad Ave. Call 837-3750 The Town of Danville presents Family or visit www.museumsrv.org. Kids & Teens enjoy our extraordinary contemporary setting. Campout including swimming, youth crafts, family games and a Summer Storytimes movie under the stars starting at 3 The Danville Library will host Summer p.m., Saturday, July 29, and end- Exhibits Storytime for children ages 0-5 ing at noon, Sunday, July 30, at Oak years from now until Aug. 9. Mother Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Road. DACA Art Exhibit Goose Time for children ages 0-2 will Danville residents’ cost is $30 per Danville Area Cultural Alliance and meet at 10:15 a.m., Mondays and family of four, $5 each additional fam- Danville Fine Arts Gallery will display an Wednesdays; Preschool Storytime for ily member; non-resident cost is $36 art exhibit titled “Pieces of Peace” until children ages 3-5 will meet at 11:15 per family for four, $6 each additional July 31. Hours for the gallery, at 233 a.m., Mondays and Wednesday. No family member. To register and find Front St., are 1-6 p.m. Wednesday- registration is required, drop-in only. out what families should bring, go to Saturday. Admission is free and open Caretakers must attend with the child. the Danville Community Center, 420 to the public. Call 838-1959. Call 837-4455. Front St., call 314-3400 or visit www. One Room School House YMCA Summer Specialty Camps ci.danville.ca.us. The Museum of the San Ramon The Mt. Diablo Region YMCA is hosting Family Fun Nights Valley will host the “One Room School numerous summer camps for children Alamo Parks and Recreation will host House” exhibit from Aug. 4-Sept. grades K-12 with different times from a Family Fun Night from 6:30-8:30 27. It will take you back when black now until Aug. 25. Camps for children p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3 (at Hap Magee boards, ink wells and feather quills grades K-6 include: Wizard Camp, Ranch Park). There will be games, were a sign of the times. Museum Chess Camp, Drama Camp, Princess karaoke and roasting marshmallows hours are Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Camp, Cheer Camp, Magic Camp, around the campfire. Call 451-9176. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Carpentry Camp, and Super Sports 837-3750. Camp. Camps for children grades Farmers Market 5-12 include: Dude Ranch Camp, The Danville Farmers Market is open Trains at the Depot The Museum of the San Ramon Valley Team Challenge-Water Sports Camp, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., every Saturday, Babysitting Camp, Experience the Bay and from 4-8 p.m., every Thursday will have different trains on display from now until July 29 along with Camp, Rock and Roll Camp (Beginners from now until Sept. 14, at the and Advanced), High School Caravan Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking related children’s activities. Bay Area NTRACK, through July 22; and S Camp, and Southern California Coaster Lot, at the corner of Railroad and Caravan Camp. There are different fees Prospect avenues. “Kids Fest” activi- Scale Club from July 25-29. Entry is free although donations are encour- for each activity. Call 831-1100 or visit ties will be held in part with Farmers www.mdrymca.org. Market, on Thursday, July 29. There aged. Call 858-4466. will be an inflatable jump house for kids, crafts and the Market Game Quiz Show. In addition a cooking show demo by Pacific Coast Farmers’ Fundraisers Lectures/ Market Association and live music will be provided by “Chaz.” Call 825-9090 Christmas in July Workshops or visit www.pcfma.com. Assistance League of Diablo Valley will Happy 10th Birthday, Danville host its principal fundraiser from July Class for Parents of New Library 18-29, at Way Side Inn Thrift Shop Kindergarteners Celebrate Danville Library’s 10th and Costume Rental, 3521 Golden The Town of Danville will host a series birthday with lively performances Gate Way, Lafayette. Celebrate of classes for parents of new kin- by Motu’aina Polyesian Dance and “Christmas in July” by shopping for dergarteners from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Drumming group, entertaining music holiday merchandise. The shop is Wednesdays, July 26-Aug. 9, at provided by the California Symphony open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday- Veterans Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz and, of course, birthday cake at 1 Saturday. Call 934-0901 or visit www. Ave. The cost is $45 for residents ($15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Danville diablovalley.assistanceleague.org. Community Center, 420 Front St. A Troy and Alana Pack Memorial henna artist and face painter will be Golf Classic present to add a splash of color. This This fundraiser sponsored by the event is free and open to everyone. Golden State Warriors will help raise Call 837-4455. money to build awareness for the Hot Summer Nights Car Show safety of our families and children. Danville Merchants’ Association will This event starts at 11:30 a.m., host Hot Summer Nights Car Show Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Blackhawk from 4-9 p.m., July 27 and Aug. 10 Country Club, Lakeside Course, 599 and 24, on Hartz Avenue, Danville. Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville. Cost The staging will be at San Ramon is $295 for golf and dinner; $75 dinner Valley High School, 140 Love Lane, only. Call 648-2940 or visit www.ala- Danville. For information, call Tony at naandtroy.org/golftournament.html. 820-5750 or David at 820-9116. Speedway Blackhawk Museum will host Health “Speedway” by exploring speed and making things that go fast from 1-4 Community Walk p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, at the muse- Fit Studio is hosting free community um, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, walks starting at 6:30 p.m. every Danville. Participants will design a bal- Wednesday at the studio, 294 B loon rocket car, play a race car game, Railroad Ave., Danville. Call 362-8001. and eat checkered flagged cookies. Free with admission to the museum. Discovering the Healing Power of Call 736-2277. Your Voice The Wellness Community presents Summer Series Under the Stars a workshop on discovering how the Alameda County Fairgrounds and tones in your voice can bring harmony Livermore Valley Performing Arts and balance to your body, mind and Center present the first Summer spirit. This event is from 10 a.m.-noon, Series Under the Stars. The perfor- Saturday, July 22, at The Wellness mances begin at 7:30 p.m., Sundays, Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, July-Aug. Cost is $12 for adults; $8 Walnut Creek. This event is free to for seniors/youth; children under 7 cancer patients, their families and are free. The Pleasanton Community friends; reservations are required by Concert Band will perform Sunday, calling 933-0107. July 23. For information, visit www. livermoreperformingarts.org or www. Step It Up Alamo alamedacountyfair.com. ShapeXpress of Alamo will be hosting a free six-week walking program 3rd Annual Community Garage Sale open to men, women and children Resurrection Lutheran Church will of all ages at 9 a.m., Saturdays, from hold its third annual Community Wide Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 21 CALENDAR for additional parent); $54 for non-resi- computers or the Internet? The Cancer Support Groups dents ($18 for additional parent). To Danville Library is offering free com- Free support, education and stress register, call 314-3400 or visit www. puter instruction on Word, Excel, Seniors Spiritual management for cancer patients and ci.danville.ca.us. Powerpoint or the Internet by appoint- ‘Aftershock’ at the Oakland Thursday Evening Seminar their loved ones, including general How to Turn That Light-Bulb Idea ment only. To make an appointment, Museum San Damiano Retreat presents support groups for all types of cancer Into Reality visit the Danville Library Information The Town of Danville will host an out- Thursday Evening Summer Series patients as well as cancer specific Contra Costa County Library Small Desk or call 837-4889. ing for seniors to the “Aftershock” on Creativity and Spirituality from 7-9 groups for breast cancer, colorectal Business Workshop will present a Host Families Needed for German exhibit at the Oakland Museum from p.m., Thursdays, Aug. 3 and 17, at cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, “How to Turn that Light-Bulb Idea Exchange Students 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Wednesday, San Damiano Retreat Center, 710 prostate cancer, brain tumor, support into Money-Making Reality” workshop Interested Danville families are needed July 26. Participants will meet at Highland Drive, Danville. Sessions are groups for caregivers and life after from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, at to host one or two German exchange Pleasanton BART. Cost is $8 for $15 each; $75 for the series. Call 837- cancer. Groups meet at the Wellness Pleasant Hill Library, 1750 Oak Park students from Aug. 9-30. Families are residents; $9 for non-residents. Bring 9141 or visit www.sandamiano.org. Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Blvd., Pleasant Hill. This event is free, required to provide a bed in a shared money for lunch. Activity level is 3.5- Walnut Creek. For times and days, call Youth Explosion 933-0107. but registration is required by calling or private room, meals and transporta- 4.0 (some walking and standing). Call The Well Church will host “Youth 646-5377 or e-mail cjensen@contra- tion to and from the weekday events. 314-3476. Explosion” to foster unity and fellowship Hospice Offers Support costasbdc.com. 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Groups are offered breast cancer, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 from 7-9 p.m., Friday evenings at the Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway Danville Senior Citizens Club San Ramon Valley United Methodist p.m., Wednesdays, through Oct. 25, The club meets from 9:45 a.m.-2 Sports at the Wellness Community, 3276 Walnut Creek Honda and Oakland Church in Alamo. All groups and p.m., every Monday at the Danville workshops are offered without fee and McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This event Acura present Franc D’Ambrosio’s Adult Open Gym Basketball Broadway with performances from the Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz require preregistration. For a schedule is free to cancer patients, their families Ave., for line dancing exercise, bingo, Danville Parks and Recreation and friends; reservations are required Contra Costa Performing Arts Society of groups in the Pleasant Hill area, for mah jong and more. 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For FREE www.borgfence.com Estimates Special Land Reports: www.landbuyers- Fully insured P.L. & P.D. • State Lic. #771763 Alamo, 4 BR/3.5 BA - $2,095,000 guide.com/ca (Cal-SCAN) Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 25 Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS SALES AT A GLANCE This week’s data represents homes sold during June 2006 Danville Alamo Walnut Creek Total sales reported: 11 Total sales reported: 3 Total sales reported: 33 Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: $341,000 $1,025,000 $244,000 Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: $1,998,000 $1,550,000 $600,000 Average sales reported: Average sales reported: Average sales reported: $1,090,500 $1,308,333 $737,970

HOME SALES Source: California REsource Danville 421 Sycamore Hill Drive 1573 Arbutus Drive J. & S. Olton Trust to P. Jensen for Ordonez to N. Pearlstein for 1248 Ariel Drive Shapell $649,000 $995,000 Industries to Sunderland Trust 4028 Westminster Place for $1,350,000 2912 Encina Camino Arora E. & S. Yu to C. & A. Bell for Trust to C. & A. Suen for 2131 Deer Oak Way R. & T. $1,082,500 $935,000 Andrews to W. & O. Warnken 4060 Westminster Place for $1,998,000 Medallion Limited to M. Fong 782 Hilton Road Ensminger 409 Garden Creek Place S. for $1,135,000 Trust to R. Douglass for $810,000 Bunis to D. & H. Vitaglione for Alamo $490,000 617 Hove Court J. & M. Galin 2 Hardy Court Cinco Casas 111 Daniel Drive R. & D. to Beltch Trust for $1,025,000 Limited to J. & L. Christian for Marlow to G. & M. Whitis for $1,350,000 72 Iron Horse Lane W. Millard $980,000 to A. & N. Ly for $760,000 79 Haskins Ranch Circle M. 1571 Ridgewood Road K. & P. Spyrka to D. & M. Smith for 116 Las Lomas Way R. & Sorensen to R. Anderson for J. Lewis to A. Deanda for $341,000 $1,025,000 349 South Avenue B. & V. $875,000 24 Maplewood Drive Northcutt to J. & R. Gambill for 1541 Longford Court Bussert Kaufmann Trust to C. & D. $1,550,000 Barthold for $1,565,000 Trust to N. Amin for $740,000 26 Maplewood Drive Walnut Creek 1433 Marchbanks Drive #3 Delgado-Hilton Trust to R. 41 Aleman Court J. Ness to Porticos Trust to R. Fiset for Owner for $1,550,000 R. Brooks for $800,000 $290,000 27 Nob Hill Drive C. & L. 1315 Alma Avenue #121 1235 Mt. View Boulevard Dalecki to J. & R. Roden for Alpine of Alma Development to Mccormick Trust to C. & D. $855,000 E. & P. Abaya for $376,000 Madrid for $1,499,000

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OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND

525 Kingswood Pl. $1,698,000 26 Bormio Ct. $1,499,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 998-1818 18 Haskins Ranch Cir. $925,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 984-1945 Alamo Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4125 132 Alta Vista Wy. $1,499,990 4 Bedrooms Danville 4 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 Assist 2 Sell 339-3500 199 Canyon Vista Pl. $1,299,000 205 Morris Ranch Rd. $1,618,000 62 St. Mark Ct. $1,015,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 413-8353 Sun 1:30-4:30 Empire 217-5050 2 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4060 2051 Pebble Dr. $1,685,000 403 Old Orchard $596,500 302 Zagora Dr. $1,079,000 6 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Intero 838-5700 Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 787-8205 Sun 1-4 Intero 977-8965 251 Royal Palm Pl. $1,175,000 615 Morninghome Rd. $699,000 3845 Sheffield Cir. $1,124,900 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4096 5 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 381-3660 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 484-0900 1 Tanglewood Ln. $1,575,000 265 Montego Dr. $4,480,000 316 Borica Dr. $1,150,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 963-4837 Sun 1:30-4 Intero 672-2499 3 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 963-8938 44 Stonecastle Ct. $1,625,000 180 San Thomas Wy. $1,035,000 1212 Robyn Dr. $1,169,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 683-5165 Sun 1-4 Intero 915-0300 Sat/Sun 1-4 Empire 217-3108 Diablo 2618 Danville Blvd. $1,777,000 140 Maiden Ln. $1,099,000 1049 Ocho Rios Dr. $1,479,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Century 21 209-1131 Sun 1-4 Re/Max 943-3333 Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 648-5342 6 Bedrooms 1371 Pine Tree $1,798,950 124 San Thomas Wy. $1,175,000 371 Montair Dr. $1,790,000 2315 Caballo Ranchero $2,195,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 648-5328 Sun 1-4 Intero 915-0300 Sun 1-4 Intero 858-5233 Sun 1-4 Empire 217-5048 230 St. Paul Dr. $1,995,000 311 Prospect Ave. W. $1,299,000 315 Gil Blas Rd. $895,000 Sun 1-4 Empire 330-1846 Sun 1-4 Intero 648-5374 Sun 1:30-4:30 Intero 855-4108 San Ramon 129 Linhares Ln. $2,890,000 243 Ashley Cir. $619,000 124 Freesia Ct. $929,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 858-1797 Sat/Sun 1-4 Better Homes 791-4263 Sun 12-4 Empire 217-5050 2 Bedrooms 153 Smith Rd. $2,998,000 4 Danville Oak Pl. $639,000 1102 River Rock Ln. $939,000 9085 Alcosta Blvd., #379 $385,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 203-3451 Sun 1-4 Intero 648-5331 Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4049 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 791-2650 305 W. Meadows Ln. $690,000 319 Deepcreek Ct. $975,000 6199 Lake View Cir. $615,000 Blackhawk Sun 12-4 Heritage 577-0525 Sun 1-4:30 Intero 997-0806 Sun 1-4 Better Homes 791-4263 167 Heritage Park $695,000 139 St. James Ct. $999,999 218 Plumpointe Ln. $619,990 3 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 855-6410 Sun 1-4 Pac Union GMAC 314-4841 Sat/Sun 1-4 Re/Max 735-7653 11 Deer Meadow Ct. $1,259,000 2180 Oneida Cir. $759,950 1306 Brookside Dr. $Upon Request 3053 Lakemont, #3 $624,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 736-4155 Sun 1-4 Empire 984-1787 Sun 1-5 Re/Max 577-2600 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 577-4800 887 Redwood Dr. $1,279,000 1099 River Rock Ln. $829,950 720-6 Lakemont Pl. $749,900 Sun 1:30-4 Intero 672-2499 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4075 5 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Better Homes 791-4263 186 Tivoli Ln. $835,000 2013 Camino Ramon Pl. $1,049,000 4 Bedrooms Sun 1:30-4 Intero 648-5331 Sun 2:30-5 p.m. Empire 837-5679 3 Bedrooms 311 Live Oak Dr. $1,149,000 65 Versailles $859,000 133 Conway Dr. $1,050,000 2608 Ashwell Ln. $674,900 Sun 12-4 Heritage 577-4004 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 Sun 1-4 Empire 351-5859 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 510-406-4836 388 Live Oak Dr. $1,429,000 126 Cameo Dr. $879,000 117 Merano St. $1,249,000 144 Coralflower Ln. $678,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 736-4155 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 Sun 1-4 Empire 217-5048 Sun 1-4 Century 21 548-3599

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Danville Weekly • July 21, 2006 • Page 27 ALAMO BLACKHAWK ALAMO Spectacular Private Villa $5,950,000 Fabulous Mediterranean Estate $3,595,000 Pride Of Ownership $1,685,000 5bd estate in premier Vintage Acres. The breathtak- Huge lot, backing to open space. 6 bedroom suites, 4bd, 3.5ba on very private cul-de-sac with newly ing entry is just the beginning of the surprises that 6 full baths, 2 half baths, main floor master. Pool remodeled kitchen. Backyard with pool, decks and spa. await you. w/spa, outdoor kitchen. Attached au pair bedroom w/separate entrance. Sharon Dare/925.855.4041Pamela Schmidt/925.855.4018 The McDougall TEAM 925.672.2499 Campbell Team-Chris Campbell 925.838.5700

ALAMO BLACKHAWK DANVILLE Beautiful Stonecastle Estates $1,625,000 Entertainer’s Dream Home $1,499,500 Smashing Model $1,449,000 Private, gated community. Fantastic 5bd, 3.5ba, den/ Fabulous Mt. Diablo views. 4bd, 3ba high above the Perfect 5bd, 3.5ba home on cul-de-sac. Luxurious library on one-half+/-acre level lot. Gourmet granite 6th fairway of the Falls Course. Remodeled with gour- appointments of slab granite in kitchen and marble kitchen with cherry cabinets. met slab granite kitchen. Golf membership available. master bath. 3-car garage. Esther Langhofer 925.855.4078 Michael Kwiatkowski 510.612.8008 Carol Erbert 925.736.1666

DANVILLE DANVILLE DANVILLE Surrounded by Open Space! $1,499,000 House and Location a 10+!! $1,275,000 Gorgeous Updated Danville Beauty! $1,175,000 5bd, 3.5ba, 3300+/-sf, Dividend model, Italian design, Updated and decorated to a “T”! 4bd, 3ba, huge Spacious 6bd, 3ba updated home on .28+/-acre lot. gourmet kitchen, 20’ ceilings, light and bright through- master with double-sided fireplace. Landscaped New hardwood floors, granite counter tops, cherr out. Community pool, tennis courts and more. with lighting and waterfall. wood cabinets, stainless appliances and more. Peggy Kissinger 925.984.1945 Holly Fitzsimmons 925.997.1001 Vince Perpetuo 925.855.4096

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