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Suzy Meier hairdresser COMPILED BY KRISTEN LANG A B O U T T H E C OV E R After years of battling the persistent expansion of Community Presbyterian Church, residents of the once-quiet neighborhood on West El Pintado have given up the fight and settled for compromise. Cover design by Manuel Valenzuela. Vol. III, Number 49 The Danville Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 315 Diablo Road, Suite 100, Danville, CA 94526; (925) 837-8300. Application to Mail at Periodicals Postage Rates is Pending at Danville CA. 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. © 2007 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. WWW.THEBRIDGESGOLF.COM Two of a kind Send us your mother-daughter look-alikes With Mother’s Day coming up, the Danville Weekly is holding a mother-daughter lookalike contest. If you and your daughter have a strong resemblance, send a digital photo, no larger than 1 MB, to editor@ DanvilleWeekly.com by Monday, April 21. The staff at the Weekly will choose the finalists, and readers will be able to vote online for which mother and daughter in the Danville-Alamo area look most alike. Prizes will be awarded for the first- and second-place winners. Photos of the winners will be published in the May 9 edition of the Danville Weekly for a happy Mother’s Day. >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊU Page 3 N E W S F R O N T ‘We giggle and laugh at the thought of...’ ¦ NEWS DIGEST READ MORE/COMMENT TownSquare Forum QUOTE OF THE WEEK “ Come for the Beer Come back for the Food +(** # $'&(( ,,,"# ” —Police Lt. Mark Williams on why he called in the license number of a car parked near 7-Eleven. See story, page 6. " -". """ " / 0/ 1 2 23# 3 1 4" - """ 5 6 78" 9": # You just get this sense. 30 BEERS ON TAP Our Patio is Open! !"# $%& '(& &)&* Historic walking tours starting Walking tours of Danville’s historic downtown will resume Friday, April 18, a chance to learn about the roots of the community and visit interesting sites. Friday evening tours meet in front of the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., at 6:15 p.m. and take place the third Friday of each month through October. They are led by Danville Councilwoman Karen Stepper. Saturday morning tours, led by experienced docents, take place the second Saturday of each month, beginning May 10. They start in front of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., at 10 a.m. The tours are free, but donations to the Museum are accepted. Call 837-3750 for information. 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The Lend-a-Hand event, now in its fifth year, provides seniors and families with limited resources no-cost yard cleanup and minor home repairs. It is scheduled for 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 26. To have help or to volunteer, contact Jenn Overmoe at 314-3491. Forms also are available online at www.ci.danville.ca.us and at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., and the Vets Hall on Hartz Avenue. Meet old-timers at Museum Beasley Insurance Services Plans as low as Fifteenth District Assembly candidate Joan Buchanan announced last week that she has received the sole endorsement of the California Democratic Party. The unanimous vote was taken at the state convention in San Jose on March 29. “I look forward to working for better schools, an improved health care system, and the protection of our natural resources,” said Buchanan. The 15th Assembly District, currently represented by Republican Guy Houston, is one of the most competitive districts in California. It includes Alamo, Danville, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Brentwood, Livermore and a part of Pleasanton, as well as portions of the Sacramento Delta communities of Stockton, Galt and Elk Grove. www.cardenwest.org Stop by the Museum of the San Ramon Valley from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow and find out what it was like to grow up in this area 80 years ago from Ed and Elaine Moura Donahue, who are both from farming families in the Valley. Ed attended the Green Valley one room school house and graduated from San Ramon Valley High School in 1939. His family’s farm was Whitegate where it grew hay and raised cattle and sheep. Elaine graduated from San Ramon Valley High School in 1945; her family owned a dairy on Livorna Road in Alamo. The Museum’s current exhibit, “Agriculture, For a Century, the Business of the Valley,” highlights the period of 1850 through 1950, when agriculture was the cornerstone of the Valley’s economy. The Museum is located at 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. Call 837-3750. Corrections The caption for the story April 4 on Lazarex Cancer Foundation, “Hope and dignity for cancer patients,” should have identified the photo as Florence Ricciardi, a Lazarex patient. Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE U BLACKHAWK U DIABLO U ALAMO Alamo meeting talks taxes and services Incorporation movement leaders answer questions on roads, parks and more by Meghan Neal A CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM lamo residents who don’t think incorporation is a good idea either didn’t show up at the Alamo Incorporation Movement’s community meeting Tuesday, or they kept their mouths shut as the group touted the benefits of becoming an independent town. A few dozen people attended the meeting. Most of those who asked questions didn’t take a stance one way or the other, but sought more information on specific topics like maintaining roads and parks, the makeup of the would-be city government, and tax revenue. Some residents were concerned that taxes would be raised to fund running the town, since Alamo doesn’t take in a lot of commercial sales tax and property taxes are relatively low. AIM spokesman Chris Kenber said if Alamo were to incorporate, the town council could propose an increase—most likely on landscape or lighting taxes—but it would need a two-thirds majority vote to pass. “People care a lot about taxes,” resident Grace Schmidt said after the meeting. “I think it was made pretty clear that a new city council cannot willy-nilly just raise your taxes.” As far as parks, roads and traffic are concerned, AIM members said the best way to maintain and improve conditions is with local management. They said the county has historically been very slow at making changes in Alamo, citing broken street lights and traffic lights that have taken years to fix. Moreover, it would make sense to get out from under the county’s wing while it’s in such a financial pickle. “The county desperately needs to improve its tax base,” Kenber said. And if it can’t raise the money by upping taxes it will presumably cut services, which could hurt Alamo. AIM members urged anyone worried about the financial feasibility of incorporation to be patient. State studies by the Local Agency Formation Commission are currently under way, which will determine if Alamo can pull off a township. The LAFCO results will be made public in June; if they are positive then Alamo residents will vote on incorporation, most likely in the March 2009 election. Until then, any debate over if Alamo can afford the change would be futile, the group said. If it does come to a vote next March, residents will simultaneously vote on a city council, so there would be a government ready to go if incorporation passed. Kenber said it’s time for people to start thinking about if they’d be interested in running for these positions. Some aspects of the would-be government are determined by the state: Alamo would be required to have a council, town manager, city clerk and city attorney, for example. Others would be up to the elected officials. “I think it’s good that these issues keep getting out there, because they’re complicated,” said Schmidt. “Not too much can be said about them.” N Let the 50th year of games begin San Ramon Valley Little League players from various teams show their spirit at Opening Day festivities Saturday, April 5, at the Los Cerros Middle School majors field. The day was also a celebration of the beginning of the league’s 50th season. Organizers look at revamping car shows Town of Danville evaluating hosting two vs. four Hot Summer Nights in future years by Meghan Neal T he Town Council voted last week to reduce the number of Hot Summer Nights car shows from four to two this summer. Now the show’s organizers are talking about how they can make it work with just two nights. “(We’re) hoping next year it will jump back to four,” said Tony Carnemolla, one of the founders of the event. Carnemolla said they’re working on figuring out the financial aspects of the new schedule. All the pieces were in place for four shows, and now there’s rearranging to do. They plan to approach the town in a couple of weeks with their conclusions. He said if they do go ahead with two shows, they’ll probably ask the town for a few changes, such as more space to display the cars. Though concerns have been raised about the show’s rowdy character, the reason for the change is primarily economic. Mainly, shop owners downtown are sick of losing four nights’ worth of business because they’re forced to close. Some say the purpose of the Thursday night summer events is to stimulate Danville’s downtown businesses. But Councilman Mike Shimansky pointed out that the car show is meant for residents’ enjoyment, not shop owners’ profits. “I don’t think we ought to be measuring our successes or failures by the amount of money,” he said. Jill Bergman, Danville’s economic development coordinator, said the town has to consider how it can meet the needs of the entire community. “Not all special events are going to benefit all merchants,” she explained. “It’s really trying to find a balance. That’s what our goal is.” Scaling down to two shows was a way to balance retailers’ needs while preserving a well-loved event. There are a limited amount of resources to staff and run all the events planned for the summer, said Bergman. And a limited amount of street closures available. In order to add the Shop Local event, something had to be sacrificed. Hot Summer Nights takes up its fair share of resources. Each show costs the town about $20,000 for policing alone. It takes 15-18 police officers, plus reserve officers and volunteers, to staff each show. The other events usually require only one officer, costing closer to $500 for the evening, said Police Chief Chris Wenzel. The overall economic impact of the car show, however, is harder to measure. Some say it costs the town far more money than it’s worth. Others say by attracting about 60,000 visitors to Danville, the four shows help put the town on people’s radar, a value you can’t put a price tag on. “It’s very hard to measure except what we hear from merchants and retailers,” said Bergman. Tina Wong, owner of Molly’s Pup-Purr-Ee on Hartz Avenue, admitted, after looking at past revenues, that closing for four Thursday evenings doesn’t make a huge dent. “I guess in the total scheme of it, yeah, it’s a small percent,” she said. “But I think bottom line is we’re all still missing out on this. We’re not gaining from it.” She said, to put it in perspective, that from 3-6 p.m.—the hours she closes during the event—the store normally does about 50 percent of the day’s business. Plus, she added, it’s simply not good customer service. Restaurants are another story altogether; they’re packed with customers throughout the evening. Mari Kennard, owner of the Crown on Hartz Avenue, said it’s like adding four extra Friday nights worth of business. Still, she said she understands it’s different for retail boutiques. “It may be good for the community but certainly not for us,” said Judith Clark, owner of Design Elements. “And I don’t believe in throwing the baby out with the bathwater. But something’s gotta change.” Town Council members said they’d use this summer as an experiment to see if having two car shows and two Shop Local nights is successful. If not, they’ll consider going back to four shows next year. N >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊU Page 5 N E W S F R O N T Ship of Hope Gala 2008 Destination: Island Paradise Destination: Island Paradise is a magical evening of fine food and entertainment...the best value in the valley... and all proceeds support the vital work of Hope Hospice. by Meghan Neal Cocktail Attire - Black Tie Optional Enjoy Tahitian Island legend featuring Tahiti Nui’s floor show of traditional dance and native dress. Swing to the romantic sounds of the CoolTones. Survey auction treasures high above the dance floor. Reservations no later than May 2nd For more information Contact Pattie DiLauro at (925) 829-8770 or [email protected] Danville police Lt. Mark Williams, fresh off his shift at 5:30 p.m., stopped into the 7-Eleven in Alamo to get a drink last Thursday. On his way out, he noticed something fishy. He saw a man sitting inside an old Honda Civic, a vehicle that is a popular target for car thieves. “You just get this sense,” Williams said. “I took a look at the guy ... he sort of slouched down in his seat and pulled the cap down over his face.” It was suspicious that the man was trying to avoid eye contact with him even though he wasn’t in Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner April 22nd Reception 6:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Four Course Dinner $80.00 per person Call now for reservations To view menu visit our website www.bridgesdanville.com 44 Church Street Danville 925.820.7200 Police arrest the driver of a Honda Civic at the Alamo 7-Eleven on charges of stealing the vehicle and possessing a hypodermic needle and a deadly weapon. his police uniform, Williams said. Williams walked by the car and saw it was ransacked, which raised his suspicions even more. A trashed car is a sign that it might be stolen, since people are prone to taking good care of cars they’ve purchased themselves. He called in the license plate and the car was in fact found to be stolen; the man, Wade Wolfe, 41, of Vallejo, had a fairly extensive criminal record. “In this case, it worked out,” Williams said. Wolfe was arrested on charges of stealing the vehicle and possessing a hypodermic needle and a deadly weapon: He had a butcher’s knife in the drivers’ side door compartment. The woman he was with, Shawn Bentley, 20, from Arizona, had a warrant out for her arrest and was also taken in. They were both booked at the Martinez Detention Facility. While the lieutenant was waiting for backup to arrive at the scene, Wolfe started backing out of the lot. To avoid a car chase, Williams detained him at gunpoint. Letting the suspect get on the road is about the last thing you want to let happen, he said. “In a majority of these (stolen vehicle) cases a pursuit ensues, and that’s not a good thing,” he continued. “That definitely compromises public safety.” About eight officers showed up at the 7-Eleven, three from the Alamo Sheriff’s Station and four or five from the Danville Police Department. “These kinds of crimes can go sideways real quick and you always want to have a cover car there for a variety of reasons,” said Williams. “Safety for the public, and our safety.” The car was stolen March 27 from the mall in Fairfield; a shaved key was used to start the ignition. Police have recovered four stolen vehicles in Danville so far this year. N It’s all about the kids! 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At least that’s what FUNDaFIELD is hoping, as members spread the word about the event being held at San Ramon Valley High School on Sunday morning. “We are $4,400 away from our goal of $36,000, which will fund two fields and benefit over 3,000 people in five villages,” said Garrett Weiss, a junior at Monte Vista High School and co-founder of the group. They have fully funded their first soccer field at Mdluli High School in Hluvukani, South Africa, and now are in the final stretch to fund the second, at Manyangan High School. FUNDaFIELD was started by Garrett and his brother Kyle after they attended the 2006 World Cup games in Germany. When they watched Angola vs. Iran, they were hugely impressed—by the fans. “Angola had been a very unstable country for some time and the fans were so excited to be there,” recalled Kyle Weiss. “We talked to them and realized how amazing it was they were there and how low their standard of living was.” “Can you imagine never having played on a soccer field before?” asked Garrett Weiss. The brothers returned home determined to help soccer players in African towns and villages by providing fields and soccer equipment. They started a Web site— www.fundafield.com—and began to sell squares on it for $1, with each letter in the organization’s name having 10,000 squares. “When all the squares are filled out, it will be $100,000,” explained Kyle Weiss. It may sound like a long shot but in just over a year, $31,688 had been raised through the squares. Kyle Weiss said Mustang Courage, an under-10 girls soccer team, also raised money with different fundraisers and contributed almost $4,000. For its efforts, the team will have its name on one of the score boards. A lucrative fundraiser was selling umbrellas on stands at soccer tournaments—“One weekend we pulled in over $1,000,” said Kyle Weiss. Some members of the FUNDaFIELD team—Garrett and Kyle Weiss, Kelsey Gunderson, Chris Gailey, Justin Walz, Jake Becker and Isaac Liang—will be traveling to South Africa in June to meet the students and to join them in games on the new fields. “The weeds and dirt will soon be gone and beautiful new fields will be there,” said Garrett Weiss. Sale with a goal What: FUNDaFIELD Rummage Sale; come to buy or bring items to sell Where: San Ramon Valley High School parking lot When: 8 a.m.-noon, Sunday, April 13 Why: Raising money to build soccer fields in South Africa Information: www.fundafield.com While they are visiting South Africa, FUNDaFIELD, in collaboration with the Student Movement for Real Change and the Buffelshoek Trust, will sponsor a two-day soccer tournament on the new fields. “The tournament will feature 16 teams of girls and 16 teams of boys in the first tournament to ever be held in this area,” said Garrett Weiss. Saul Garlick, executive director for Student Movement for Real Change, recently returned from South Africa and reported to FUNDaFIELD. “They know you’re coming, they know they’re getting a real field and they cannot wait! The impact on their lives is palpable,” he wrote. “When the girls were scrimmaging, they were not alone. Indeed, hundreds of students from Mdluli were watching.” N David M. 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There was no alarm or security camera. “We periodically have business burglaries during the night,” said Sgt. Phillip Wisotsky. “It’s not unusual.” But in Danville, home and auto burglaries far outnumber commercial ones, he said. A key difference between commercial and residential burglaries is that commercial burglaries are usually planned ahead of time. “For a business, typically you need to know that there’s a safe on the premises ... or that there’s merchandise that’s unsecured that you have access to, or that there’s an alarm,” Wisotsky said. “You want to plan that.” Residential burglaries, on the other hand, are often crimes of convenience—a thief will see an unlocked house or car and make an impromptu decision to break in. Police recommend that businesses use an alarm system and do periodic maintenance to make sure it’s activated and working. It is also advisable not to keep too much money inside a store overnight. If there is a safe on the premises, keeping it bolted down or connected to an alarm can help avoid a robbery. —Meghan Neal OBITUARIES Anthony Christopher Shafer-Battagello Anthony Christopher ShaferBattagello, a resident of Danville, passed away Feb. 27 at the age of 36. He died heroically trying to save the life of a woman on the Bay Bridge. He was born Feb. 15, 1972. Since he was a young boy he was passionate about police work and he attended the Police Academy. He was committed to helping others. Most people would describe him as “always there for you, willing to lend a hand with a smile.” He is survived by his mother, Lana Dora Battagello; grandmother, Shirley Battagello; four uncles and aunts; his fiancé, Jennifer Allan and daughter Haley. A service was held March 6 at St. Isidore’s Church in Danville. Ruby M. (Sandy) Morris Ruby M. (Sandy) Morris, a resident of Danville, passed away Feb. 27 surrounded by family, at the age of 94. She was born Dec. 15, 1913, in Calumet, Okla. After relocating to Walnut Creek in 1936, she became one of the first two mail carriers there. During the 1940s she delivered mail to the residents along Rural Route 2. She also worked at the Tahoe Valley Post Office and at the Danville Post Office, where she retired. After retiring she and her husband, Lavern, traveled extensively. Preceding her in death was her first husband of 44 years Lenen Sandy; second husband of 28 years Lavern Morris; and three of her four children, Dixie Sandy, Lenon Sandy and Dale Sandy. She is survived by her son Kenneth Sandy and his wife Dorothy of Danville; daughterin-law Karol Sandy of Danville; stepdaughter Vernette and husband Scott Thompson of San Ramon; stepdaughter Jan and husband George Wiedrich of Rock Springs, Wyo.; stepson Steve and wife Evon of Sunnyside, Wash.; stepdaughter Yvette Supriano of Roseville; two grandsons; four granddaughters; eight step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a loving friend of 70 years, Billie Stephens of Danville. No services were held per her request. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Paul Brent Alamo resident Paul Brent passed away March 1 at the age of 60, after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Vancouver, Canada, on April 18, 1947, to William and Evelyn Brent. His family moved to the United States and settled in Oakland in 1951. He was a graduate of Bishop O’Dowd High School and attended St. Mary’s College in Moraga, after which he served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. His proudest accomplishments were his three children, Chris, Jessica and Kelly. They lived in Castro Valley where he worked as a real estate agent and developer since 1976. He later built his dream home in Alamo. He had a passion for travel and sunshine. Family and friends loved his barbecues and he took pride in his skills as an amateur chef and gardener. 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A Memorial Mass was celebrated March 7 at St. Isidore’s Church in Danville. Donations may be sent to Hospice of the East Bay or the Bruns House, at www.hospiceeastbay.org. Marjorie Jeanne Epstein Marjorie Epstein, a resident of Walnut Creek and Danville, passed away on March 6 at the age of 85. A native of Pennsylvania, she lived in Walnut Creek and Danville for 29 years. She was a corporal in the Marine Corps and long-standing member of Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland and Congregation B’nai Shalom in Walnut Creek. She is survived by her children, Lisi (Ken) Norris and Dava (Patrick) Forté and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George Epstein. Services were held March 7 at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living in Danville. Donations in her memory may be made to the center or Hospice of the East Bay. 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Stangel Danville resident Jack Stangel died March 17 at the age of 77 at San Ramon Valley Regional Medical Center from complications due to the flu. He was born Feb. 15, 1931, in Albion, Neb. Following graduation from Burley High School, in 1949, he attended Santa Clara University and Idaho State during the following two years. In 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Army for service in the Korean War. In 1952 he graduated from Officers Candidate School, at Fort Sill, Okla., and served with distinction in the Korean conflict as a Forward Observer and Artillery Officer in the First Calvary Division. Following his service, he settled in the Bay Area and completed his undergraduate degree at St. Mary’s College in Moraga in 1957. He married Connie Bradley at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Albany on April 22, 1957. That year, he also began a 36-year career with Pacific Telephone and Telegraph in San Francisco. 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He was instrumental in the forming of many youth organizations in the Tri-Valley and was for many years a manager/coach in San Ramon Valley Little League. His children attended De La Salle and Carondelet high schools in Concord, where Jack turned his attention to supporting their sports programs. In 1976, he founded the DLS Athletic Association and supported the athletic programs through the organizing of various fundraisers and programs. He also created the Nor-Cal Thoroughbred Baseball Summer Program for College Athletes. He was an accomplished hunter and fisherman, and loved nothing better than to share with his children and grandchildren his love of the outdoors. He was a member of Hastings’ Island Hunting Preserve in Rio Vista for 35 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Connie; two sons, Brad Stangel of Beckwourth, Calif., and Christopher Stangel of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; one daughter, Alison Shull of St. Helena; and seven grandchildren. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Mary’s College Chapel on March 25. Perspective Serving the communities of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo PUBLISHER Gina Channell-Allen EDITORIAL Editor Dolores Fox Ciardelli Staff Reporters Meghan Neal Contributors Geoff Gillette B. 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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/year. © 2008 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. EDITORIALS U LETTERS U OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY /",ÊUÊ/Ê"* " Ê " Ê / Ê 7 9 Something of value Danville’s Hot Summer Nights have been popular car shows for the past 13 years, drawing thousands of folks to town for four nights each summer. The events were the result of yearlong efforts by organizers; even though temperatures often reached more than 100 degrees when the shows began at 4 p.m., volunteers would be out in their official Hopefully the T-shirts to welcome people to the show and businesses can make the experience a make it work good one. The debate for years because a lot has been whether these shows actually benefit of residents will Danville economically. miss the car Sure they are a draw and the restaurants do a shows on those booming business that night but do the attendtwo nights. ees return to benefit the downtown shops at a later date? Many business owners think not; they say they have tried using the evening as a promotion but it just hasn’t worked. Three of the town council members listened to these complaints and voted to reduce the number of Hot Summer Nights from four to two. Some people also thought perhaps the $20,000 for policing each event might be better spent elsewhere. This year the other two Thursdays will be used for promotions to shop locally, to draw residents to Hartz Avenue and its side streets to discover the attractions of the central business district. Hopefully the businesses can make it work because a lot of residents will miss the car shows on those two nights. An old proverb says, “If a man does away with his traditional way of living and throws away his good customs, he had better first make certain that he has something of value to replace them.” So, too, we hope something worthwhile will replace the car shows. On the balmy summer evenings of July and August, the car shows are great family events, a gathering spot for young and old alike, plus a chance to invite friends from other Bay Area locations to town for a unique evening’s entertainment. Code of ethics The Danville Weekly seeks to adhere to the highest level of ethical standards in journalism, including the Code of Ethics adopted Sept. 21, 1996, by the Society of Professional Journalists. To review the text of the Code, please visit our web site at www.DanvilleWeekly.com 9"1,Ê/1, The Danville Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on issues of local interest. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday for that Friday’s edition. Submit Letters to the Editor of up to 250 words to [email protected]. Include your name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, libel and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be accepted. Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a granting of permission to the Danville Weekly and Embarcadero Publishing Co. to also publish it online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. For more information, contact Dolores Ciardelli, editor, at 8378300, ext. 29. //,-Ê/"Ê/Ê/", Thanks for ‘spreading the news’ Dear Editor: San Damiano Retreat has been located in the hills above Danville for over 47 years and yet remains a hidden jewel to most residents. Thanks to the free postings on your Community Calendar page we are really starting to “spread the good news” about our many events that are open to the public. We are very grateful for your coverage of these events and enjoy learning about the many other activities in our vibrant community. Keep up the good work! Fr. Raymond J. Bucher, OFM, Director, San Damiano Retreat Olympic fever Dear Editor: On April 9, the Olympic torch will finally arrive in the Bay Area— its only stop in North America. After going through such locations as Turkey, Greece and Kazakhstan, the torch will pass through the San Francisco waterfront, and its arrival has already generated much buzz among residents throughout Danville. Many of my friends at Monte Vista High School have already notified me that they will be lining up early at the Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf to catch a glimpse of its passing. At the same time, the torch passing through the Bay Area should remind us of the extraordinary opportunity that the Olympics presents for American foreign policy. Similar to how American ping pong players helped to improve relations between the two countries in the 1970s, competitive sports in the Olympic Games can provide the U.S. with a positive atmosphere to encourage China to improve its policies in Tibet and Darfur. Similar to how the 1988 Seoul Olympics created a push for democracy in the country, the U.S. could use the Beijing summer games to do the same. The torch’s passing through San Francisco has already infected many Danville residents with Olympic fever, but it should also remind us about the larger window of opportunity. Kevin Zhou, Harvard sophomore, Danville % &'("(()( )*'""* "*"*" )*)*" $( ''$) )*))* )*)*" )*')*'( + ,( ' +% ,&( - +% ,-( FREE REVIEW DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT INVESTMENTS IN PLACE TO MEET THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES AHEAD? At Edward Jones, our business is to help people find strategies for their long term financial security. If you would like a free review of your retirement investments or any of your other investments to see if they are appropriate for your long-term goals, please call or stop by today. Sima A Alefi Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 9260 Alcosta Blvd, Ste B11 San Ramon, CA 94583 925-828-9115 >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊU Page 9 C O V E R S T O R Y GROWING PAINS After lengthy battle, spirit of compromise settles on church neighborhood by Meghan Neal W hen Gretchen Petersen moved onto West El Pintado Road in Danville 14 years ago it was a nice, quiet neighborhood. “Now it’s very crowded and busy, and there’s lots of traffic, and the street is full of parked cars all the time, and it’s noisy. Quite a change,” she said. NEW Fellowship Hall and Pavilion Multipurpose /Gymnasium Chapel month. Residents decided not to appeal the decision. Jerry McHugh, leader of the residents group, said going forward with an appeal would require even more money, time and energy, possibly for naught. “We didn’t necessarily win on every point, and we weren’t always right on every point either. But at least we participated,” McHugh said. Besides, “You gotta get along with your neighbors, right?” (Current) Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Choir Room A growing church CPC owns 6.9 acres on West El Pintado Road. In addition to weekend worship services it hosts preschool and K-8 classes on weekdays, as well as senior and youth programs, AA meetings, job networking, financial assistance, counseling services, Bible study, childcare, men’s and women’s groups and other activities. “They have all kinds of events that they allow community groups to use their rooms for,” said David Crompton, principal planner for Danville. “It’s kind of expanded over time.” The church was built in 1865 and moved to its current location in Page 10ÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ School NEW Student Center SOURCE: CPC, TOWN OF DANVILLE Community Presbyterian Church expansion plans call for an 18,770-square-foot student center and a 3,350-square-foot fellowship building. The additions, in purple, were approved by the Danville Planning Commission in March. MANUEL VALENZUELA The reason for the change is the continual growth of the popular Community Presbyterian Church, located at 222 W. El Pintado, right across the street from Petersen’s home. For the past 50 years CPC’s membership and community involvement have consistently increased, and in turn the facility has grown bigger and bigger. Upset residents say their oncetranquil street is now clogged with traffic, crowded by spillover cars from the church’s parking lot and filled with people throughout the week. “It’s an interesting balance when you have a church and a school that does a lot of good for the community: How do you keep the feel, the atmosphere of the neighborhood?” said Mayor Candace Andersen. More than 130 concerned homeowners banded together to battle the church’s most recent project: an expansion of about 12,000 total square feet, including two new buildings and a new parking lot. After nearly a year of negotiations among residents, CPC staff and the town, the Planning Commission finally approved the project last New plans for Community Presbyterian Church C O V E R El Cerro Bl El Pin tad o Elsie Dr Old Town Ln Cedar Hollow Dr La Tierra Buena Ilo Ln Charles Ln Windstream Front St Valley Creek Ln Diablo Rd Community Presbyterian Church MANUEL VALENZUELA In a town like Danville that prides itself on old-fashioned charm, property owners who want to develop and expand can usually expect an outcry of opposition. When someone submits a permit to develop, the town looks to see if the project fits with the character of the neighborhood before giving an approval, said Crompton. And while vocal opposition from residents helps bring the issue to light, it isn’t always enough to halt the project. The town also has to consider the property owner’s rights. This issue is even trickier when the property owner is a church and school that do a lot of good for the town. “It’s probably one of the most delicate balances that we on the council have to face—when you have two very good reasons behind something,” Andersen said. The solution is to compromise. “It doesn’t always make all the MEGHAN NEAL Spirit of compromise Church undergoing expansion y nda W La Go —Jerry McHugh, leader of the residents group neighbors happy. There’s no question,” she continued. “But ultimately it comes down to what’s in the best interest of the entire community.” Before giving CPC the go ahead for its expansion, the town added several conditions of approval to assuage residents’ concerns. One of the conditions is a Traffic Management Plan, which includes a traffic safety committee made up of representatives from the neighborhood and the church. They’ll meet monthly to talk about the plan’s effectiveness and any improvements that can be made. In one year CPC will fund a follow-up traffic and parking study the town must approve. The church must comply with any recommendations the town makes based on the study to improve traffic and parking. Another condition of approval is that the facility’s total occupancy at any time can’t exceed the available parking spaces. “It really turned out to be a good process,” Crompton said. “We got positive feedback from neighbors that felt like a lot of their concerns were heard and addressed, and the applicant basically got what they wanted.” McHugh conceded that the residents would still rather not see the project happen at all, but said they’re happy the town tried to address their issues. “There’s a lot of things that are very proactive that the town has built into the project to keep this thing on a steady course as this project gets built,” he said. “It kind of remains to be seen if all that will play out the way the town hopes.” Andersen said she encourages people throughout Danville to e Av “You gotta get along with your neighbors, right?” Besides weekend worship services, the church is home to a preschool and K-8 school, senior, youth and adult programs, and dozens of religious and community activities. rtz Residents’ woes “We have lived 24/7 with the noise and traffic and pollution and everything else that goes on here,” said Gary Soto, who has lived on Ilo Lane, a side street off West El Pintado, for 44 years. He said that 20 years ago neighbors told the church it had outgrown the area and suggested it look for another piece of property. “Way back when, we told them, you’re running out of room here,” he said. “They just still keep pushing for more and more and more.” Residents say the church has turned into a facility that needs more parking than is available, expanding without adding the necessary parking spots to accommodate the growth. Petersen said she has to keep watch because people will try to park in her driveway. “They’ll say, ‘Well there’s no place to go!’ and I’ll say, ‘That’s true, but you can’t park here,’” she said. According to residents’ research, 90-125 new parking spaces are needed to support the expansion. The church plans to add 45 spots, by building a new parking lot across the street, which will replace three houses it owns, and reconfiguring the current lot. Miller said this will be sufficient. On the weekends parking isn’t problematic, he said, because nearby banks on Diablo Road have given the church permission to use their lots on Sundays. And on weekdays most of the increase in attendance will be students, who don’t drive. But Petersen said the church hasn’t solved the parking problem to anyone’s satisfaction. Soto said that at times pulling out of his street onto West El Pintado is nearly impossible, not to mention dangerous, because the cars lining the side of the road block his vision. “If you sat out there counting cars you’d count a lot of cars, every day here,” he said. Residents are also concerned that the problem will only worsen during construction, which is expected to take about 18 months. The church plans to keep operations open as usual throughout the construction period. Ha 1954. Under the county’s jurisdiction it developed offices for fellowship in the 1960s, and in 1979 built a new sanctuary and opened the schools. In 1999 the church filed an application to expand again. Danville, an incorporated town by then, recommended it develop a master plan outlining its scope and place in the community; for the past several years the church has been studying how to best accommodate future growth. In April 2007 it emerged, proposing an expansion that included a partially underground parking garage and an addition that would replace a family home. After hearing feedback from the town and residents at a study session, the CPC dropped these two items and resubmitted a scaled back plan in July. “The church made a number of changes to the plan to accommodate concerns that were raised by the neighborhood,” said Crompton. “It finally made it to the commission on March 11.” The approved plan includes an 18,770-square-foot student center and a 3,350-square-foot building that will be used for fellowship gatherings, and a narthex, a central entry. The student center building will hold youth programs, childcare, meeting rooms and administrative offices. The plan also includes a use permit to increase school attendance by 100 students. CPC director of operations Mike Miller said the church needed more space to accommodate a growing membership, particularly for the weekday events, which lately have been meeting in inadequate spots. “It’s been a lot of work,” he said. “We had a lot of resistance when we went forward in April with our ideas.” From the start, residents were concerned that an expansion would mean even more traffic congestion, parking problems and general hullabaloo. But they also made clear that they weren’t fighting the church itself, or its valuable services. “People may say we’re against the church but we’re not, we’re for the church,” said Petersen. “We’re just concerned about our space.” S T O R Y CPC, shown in red, owns 6.9 acres on West El Pintado Road. 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Lynn Goodwin I magine an HIV baby, alone in a pediatric ward, crying out for water, medicine or love. No nurse answers. In developing countries, where the need is most dire, there are almost no nurses to care for patients. Danville resident Meg Styles became passionate about tackling the global nursing shortage after her mother, Margretta Madden Styles, passed away. Styles, known as “Gretta,” to her fellow nurses, was the former dean of nursing at UCSF and past president of the International Council of Nurses in Geneva. Her daughter called her “the embodiment of unconditional love.” One of the last things her mother said was, “You will have an opportunity to make your career meaningful.” Meg Styles took that advice to heart, left commercial real estate and spent two years with the Global Aids Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) Margretta Madden Styles sharing her business skills in the nonprofit world. Her experiences with GAIA offered an unexpected perk. They inspired her to find the passion her mother was talking about. Styles is now pouring her enthusiasm and devotion into the Gretta Foundation, a nonprofit organization named after her mother. It will fund nursing scholarships for impoverished people in disease-burdened nations. Alamo resident Tanya Hanson-DeYoung, who is on the Gretta Foundation’s board of directors, met Styles through GAIA. “There are a lot of wonderful organizations you can volunteer with in this community. Meg’s organization, the Gretta Foundation, was like ‘the big duh,’” Hanson-DeYoung, said, meaning that it fills a gaping hole in the world. Page 14ÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ Other global health and HIV professionals agree. Whether Styles is explaining her foundation to a national health care agency headquartered in Washington, D.C., or talking with an international organization in England, her brainchild receives enthusiastic support. Nursing scholarships will empower women who otherwise might become victims of AIDS themselves. “The quickest way for a woman in Africa to get AIDS is to get married,” said GAIA’s founder the Very Rev. William Rankin, according to Hanson-DeYoung. This is startling news until you consider the limited options and resources available. African women marry for economic security, and their husbands often leave home for months or years to find work. Nursing scholarships could eliminate the need to marry for economic reasons. The Gretta Foundation scholarships allow students to remain in country while they train. They cover necessities such as tuition, books, school uniforms, shoes and clinical supplies. Scholarships also offer a living allowance, helping the students honor the cultural tradition of contributing to their family. After the students become registered nurses, they will pay back their scholarships by working in the country where they trained, lessening the “brain drain,” which often takes qualified nurses to highly developed nations. Hanson-De Young is an enthusiastic advocate for Styles. “When I first met Meg she was juggling her full-time job, going to school for her masters degree, driving her son to ice hockey practice in San Jose, taking her daughter to surfing and sail- ing lessons, and starting this nonprofit. She is truly an amazing woman,” Hanson-De Young said. Styles’ energetic devotion confirms this. “Everyone’s life has been touched by a nurse in one way or another,” Styles said, using body language as well as her voice to emphasize her conviction. Her mother would agree. “Imagine a world without persons who know what nurses know,” Gretta once said, “who have the effect that nurses have upon the health of individuals, families and nations; who enjoy the trust that nurses enjoy ... Imagine a world without nurses.” N The Gretta Foundation The Gretta Foundation’s nursing scholarship strategy is based on four principles: UÊ ÕÀÃ}Ê ÃV >Àà «ÃÊ >ÀiÊ }À>Ìi`Ê ÌÊ «iÀ sons most vulnerable and disadvantaged; UÊ ÕÀÃ}Ê i`ÕV>ÌÊ i«ÜiÀÃÊ «iÀÃÃÊ LÞÊ providing the tools to enter into an indispensable and remunerative profession; UÊÊÕÀÃi½ÃÊVÌÀLÕÌÊÌÊ Õ>ÌÞÊÌ ÀÕ} Ê>Ê career of care and cure is incalculable; and UÊ ÞÊ VÀi>Ã}Ê Ì iÊ ÕÀÃ}Ê ÜÀvÀViÊ }L ally, there is a greater hope to stem the ÀiiÌiÃÃÊ >`Û>ViÊ vÊ `Ãi>ÃiÃÊ iÊ 6Ê >`Ê ÌÊ«ÀÛiÊ«>ÌiÌÊV>ÀiÊÜÀ`Ü`i° To learn more about the Gretta Foundation >`Ê ÜÊÌÊÃÕ««ÀÌÊÌÃÊÃÃ]ÊVÌ>VÌÊi}Ê Styles at (415) 391-3139 or meg@grettavÕ`>Ì°À}°Ê`Ê>``Ì>ÊvÀ>ÌÊ>ÌÊ ÜÜÜ°}ÀiÌÌ>vÕ`>Ì°À}Ê A movie review of what’s The Wine Guy AT T H E M O V I E S Leatherheads ★★ BY Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language Run Time: 1 hour 54 minutes An Oregon offering George Clooney’s third directorial effort has neither the snap of a screwball comedy nor the excitement of a gridiron film. He and leading lady Renée Zellweger have the right look for a movie set in 1925, as they did for such period pieces as “Oh Brother Where Art Thou” and “Chicago,” respectively. But they didn’t have a script that would bring out their inner Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Except during exchanges of rapid-fire repartee. Dodge Connelly (Clooney), a pro-football player for the Duluth Bulldogs, breezes into a speakeasy with a young floozy. Chicago Daily Tribute ace reporter Lexie Littleton (Zellweger) comments that she thought you had to be 21 to get in. Dodge replies, “She is.” Lexie retorts, “I meant her IQ.” Sparks fly with the dialogue written by rookie screenwriters Duncan Brantley and Rick Reilly, and an undercurrent of sexual innuendo adds some spice. The rest of the romantic comedy resembles the games played clean under the fledgling pro-football league and its expanding slate of rules: boring. Two story threads converge in the simple plot. Lexie’s assignment is to expose the Great War heroics of Carter “The Bullet” Rutherford (John Krasinski of television’s “The Office”) as “a crock.” Now drawing big crowds playing football for Princeton, the handsome “Hero of the Argonne” had single-handedly engineered an against-all-odds German surrender. Fans pack the stadium to cheer for the dashing golden boy. In an attempt to save the season for his beloved-but-bankrupt Bulldogs and bring more attention to pro-level football, Dodge convinces the college pigskin star to join his ragtag Minnesota team. Why shouldn’t Rutherford get paid for his talent instead of paying tuition to Princeton? Attracted by lucrative gate-receipt guarantees, the young man’s agent (Jonathan Pryce) seals the deal. Posing as a sports writer, Lexie travels by train with the team to get her story. The actors play their parts broadly with a wink-wink to the classic Hollywood comedies of the 1930s. It’s one thing to refer to the sassy Lexie as a “cocktail that comes on like sugar but then kicks you in the head” or to Dodge as “the slickest operator in Duluth.” But the slapstick comedy and mugging that ensue don’t do the characters justice. If anything, you’ll yearn for the madcap antics that arise from the comic climates of “His Girl Friday” or “Twentieth Century”—both of which demonstrate that actors playing roles seriously can elicit more laughter than those self-aware of the funny business surrounding them. “Leatherheads” is a curious choice for a Clooney project. After writing and directing a political firebrand such as “Good Night, and Good Luck” and starring in the incendiary “Syriana,” one doesn’t expect him to endorse bogus war heroes as being good for America. Despite a Hail Mary plot twist as the clock winds down and a feel-good ending, Clooney doesn’t win this one. 2004 Foris Gewürztraminer Rogue Valley, Oregon Draeger’s Market—Blackhawk, $14.99 W ith a modern winemaking history dating back only to the early 1960s, Oregon is certainly finding its groove. The era of just a few small pioneering properties like Hillcrest Vineyards, KnudsenErath and Eyrie Vineyards has passed. Oregon’s wine industry has blossomed and currently boasts over 300 bonded wineries. Do yourself a favor and search out offerings from some of the state’s premier producers like Argyle, Domaines Drouhin and Serene, Ponzi, Sokol Blosser (their “Evolution” white blend is one of the hippest, tastiest wines on the planet...) and WillaKenzie Estate. Oregon is home to five winegrowing valleys: Willamette, Umpqua, Columbia, Walla Walla and Rogue. Positioned at an elevation higher than the four others, the days in the Rogue Valley are generally hotter and nights much cooler. The grape varieties planted within Rogue Valley are more diverse as well. Commercial vineyard plantings range from Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Early Muscat to Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and even Zinfandel. Such varietal diversity is due in large part to the numerous and distinct microclimates found within Rogue Valley itself. For instance, the western boundary, which is only 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is quite damp (approximately 60 inches of yearly precipitation) when compared to the appellation’s eastern border (far less than 20 inches). Luckily for wineries like Foris, only 15 percent of annual rainfall in Rogue Valley occurs during prime grape growing season—April through October. —Susan Tavernetti OF NOTE Choir teacher wins educator award AMERICAN PIZZA Father Nature 172 E Prospect Ave., Danville, 925820-3160. Enjoy a wonderful Breakfast or Lunch! Seating in the dinning area, outdoor patio, or book our banquet room. Some favorites include homemade blueberry or poppyseed pancakes and the homemade soup of the day! Hours are Mon.– Sat. 7am–3pm and Sun 8am3pm. Hope to see you soon! Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria 720 Camino Ramon, (in the Rose Garden), Danville, 925-837-9800. Amici’s offers authentic, thin, crisp-crust Pizza and a casual Italian menu of freshly made Pastas and Salads, all available for takeout and delivery as well as dine-in at this new Danville location. Check out the menu or order online at www.amicis.com FRENCH BAKERY & CAFE MICHELLE MCCONNELL Bruce Koliha, winner of CMEA Pearson Scott Foresman/Silver Burdett Choral Educator Award. receive the award, his second. In the 2003-2004 school year he was the first ever recipient to win the California Association for Music Education’s Bay Area Section Outstanding Choral Educator. As for Foris’ 2004 Gewürztraminer, here are my thoughts: s #OLOR 6ERY PALE "LOND TRANSlucent straw. s.OSE6ANILLABEANGREENAPPLE Bartlett pear, white pepper, orange blossom, rose petal with a smattering of Alsatian-like kerosene (a good characteristic). s 0ALATE 4ANGY PEAR LYCHEE NUT lemon and mineral. Only moderate acidity (perhaps the wine has already peaked and is a bit tired). Pepper and spice at the midpalate. Creamy texture. s &INISH 2APID 0URE WHITE fruits. Classic cuisine pairings would include Chinese and Thai. Also try with crab cakes, salt-and-pepper grilled shrimp and seviche. Would be awesome with Marcona almonds seasoned with paprika and sea salt or curried cashews! Let your palate be the final judge... Have comments or questions about wine? Gregory Peebles, wine industry professional and East Bay resident, can be contacted at [email protected]. “The Best Pizza West of New York” For more movie reviews or local show times, go to www.DanvilleWeekly.com Monte Vista High School’s choir teacher Bruce Koliha has won the recognition of his peers from the California Music Educators Association (CMEA). Koliha was awarded the Pearson Scott Foresman/Silver Burdett Choral Educator Award to honor his Excellence in Choral Education and Performance for the 2007-2008 school year. The award is given to a music educator who is shaping the music profession in meaningful ways; impacts not only his students but fellow music educators; uses music so effectively in the classroom that others are in awe of him; and effectively utilizes the music of diverse cultures in teaching. 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Check us out online on our events page for current upcoming events at www.bvino.com Call 837-8300 to find out how your Business can be listed in Fork, Cork & More — Ralph Barbieri (KNBR 680) FREE DELIVERY (with minimum order) www.amicis.com 720 Camino Ramon, Danville (925) 837-9800 (Located in the new Rose Garden Center, Just off I-680 at Sycamore Valley Road) 4640 Tassajara Rd., Dublin (925) 875-1600 (In the Shops at Waterford, Just off I-580) Open 7 Days For Lunch & Dinner >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊU Page 15 L I V I N G Presenting the Past B Y B E V E R LY L A N E The Tassajara School I f buildings could talk, today’s small Tassajara School House would recount children reciting lessons, ciphering and singing in a classic one-room school from 1889 to 1946. It is the only 19th century school still standing in the valley and is a popular spot for artists, photographers and picnickers. The school sits on its original site at 1650 Finley Road in the Tassajara Valley east of Danville. A belfry, historic outhouses, rebuilt stable, picnic tables, flag pole, new restrooms and redwood water tower complete the picture. The beginnings The first small school house in Tassajara was built in 1865 by Alfred Wilkes; by the ’80s there were more students than could be accommodated. On Jan. 12, 1889, 10 out of 10 Tassajara School District voters approved the sale of $1,700 in bonds for a new school. The bonds were used to purchase a lot, and build and furnish a school. Peter Anderson was paid $200 for an acre of his land on Finley Road. The Livermore Echo Newspaper (March 14, 1889) reported that the contract for the new school was let to J.L. Weilbye of Sunol. In those days, such a small building would have been constructed soon after the contract was signed. The Contra Costa Gazette announced that the Tassajara School children raised their new flag on Aug. 1, 1890, with appropriate ceremonies. As part of the program, George Fergodo, Tony Silver and Walter Scott gave the recitation “Red, White and Blue” and county school board member A.J. Young gave a speech “appreciated by young and old.” Students from first to eighth grade walked, rode horses and took buggies to get to school. In 1889 Richard D. Williams was the teacher. Roger Podva (born in 1884) began school in 1890 and said there were 42-75 students at the school when he attended, sitting two to a desk. They learned mental arithmetic, reading, geography, spelling and writing. A picture of George Washington hung on the wall. According to historian Vivian Coats Edmonston, “Roger Podva said that the black walnut trees in the school yard were planted by the children, starting with the oldest child down to the youngest. That was Roger. His tree was planted by the ‘rest room.’” In an example of the American “melting pot,” Portuguese and Danish students exchanged lunches—linguisa and sweet bread for sandwiches slathered with butter. Later years Because of dirt roads, the school year calendar varied. In 1921 school opened for the fall semester on July 18, according to the Contra Costa Gazette. It opened early “as a mid-term vacation of two months is taken each year during the heavy rains of the winter when students residing in the rural sections are unable to attend.” In 1946 Tassajara School enrollment dropped to 11 after two large families moved away. Some parents thought that students could get a better education by going to a more modern school. The school closed, and students, teacher Gertrude Arendt and their desks transferred to Danville for elementary school. The abandoned school fell on hard times. The bell disappeared, windows were broken, and Washington’s picture was stolen. Tassajara volunteers organized to save the School House, replacing the foundation and roof, putting in new wiring and making other improvements. They created the Tassajara-Highland Improvement Association and, in 1970, a new volunteer fire district. An annual picnic at the school included a barbecue, raffles, auctions, games and recruitment for fire volunteers. Funds were raised for the restoration. Eventually the picture of Washington was returned anonymously by the youth who took it; in a note he said his conscience had bothered him. Mrs. Arendt donated a World War I Liberty Bell from Pleasanton. The 21st century The Tassajara Fire District maintained the school and, when the district merged with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District in 1990, the school became the The PetVet says... “SAN RAMON VALLEY: ALAMO, DANVILLE, AND SAN RAMON” BY BEVERLY LANE AND RALPH COZINE The Tassajara school class of 1887, with (front, l-r) Frank Davina, Chester Johnston, Tony Olivera, Manuel Antone, John Kroeger, John Madeiros, Willie Hanna, Charlie Hanna, Alfred Podva; (middle) Elsie McPherson, Louise Finley, Jennie Coats, Abbie Finley, May Coats, Mary Davina, Agusta Koch, Lucy Finley, Ella Fergoda; (back) Mamie Fergoda, Lizzie Koch, Wilson Finley, Ella Coats, Ernest McPherson, Nina McPherson, Richard Williams (teacher), Ella Drennan, Ed Williams, Phoebe Bowles, Mary Finley, Clarence McPherson, Bertha Hanna, Rose Davina. responsibility of the SRVFPD. It now has a flagpole donated by the Fire District on the original site and a historic plaque placed by the San Ramon Valley Historical Society. The school is used for occasional meetings, rentals and picnics. Each spring the popular one-room school program, taught by Museum of the San Ramon Valley docentteachers, draws over 2,000 thirdgraders and parents to this little gem, the Tassajara School House. Sources: Museum archives, Vera Reinstein, Betty Casey, Gordon Rasmussen, Contra Costa Gazette (1889,1890, 1921), Vivian Coats Edmonston’s “Tassajara School.” Beverly Lane, a longtime Danville resident, is curator of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and co-author of “San Ramon Valley: Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon.” BY DR. FRANKLIN UTCHEN Fleas and ticks ‘spring’ into action S pring in the San Ramon Valley has sprung. However, plants and animals are not the only ones waking up from their winter slumber: This is the time of year when fleas and ticks begin to become a big problem. Fleas are the most common external parasites for dogs and cats. A single flea can bite a pet over 400 times in one day, and can transmit tapeworms to dogs and cats. They can also cause allergic skin reactions that result in compulsive scratching by pets and lead to severe skin infections. Ticks can transmit several diseases to pets, including Lyme disease which is also transmissible to humans. The most important thing to realize is how rapidly fleas multiply. A female flea lays between three and 50 eggs a day, and has a “breeding” life of about 100 days. That means a female flea might lay as few as 300 eggs or as many as 5,000 eggs in her life. Studies show this is the reason a flea infestation in a house or yard can be difficult to eradicate, because all it takes is a few fleas to perpetuate an overwhelming flea problem. There are several safe and effective flea control measures you can institute. First there is a medication called “Program” that will prevent fleas from reproducing. Once a flea bites a dog or cat taking this medication the flea’s ability to reproduce is destroyed. What about the fleas that a pet already has? They may be sterilized and unable to reproduce, but that won’t make Fluffy feel any better today. In addition to preventing those fleas from laying viable eggs, another medication is needed to kill the fleas after they have been sterilized. This medication is called “Capstar.” It is a tablet Page 16ÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ that can be given orally that kills fleas within 30 minutes. While this medication kills the fleas quickly, it does nothing to prevent fleas that may be taking a brief vacation from your pet from hopping back on tomorrow and biting. Therefore, this medication is usually given for several days in a row. The key thing to understand is that the above approach kills the adult fleas, and any fleas that get a bite in and lay a few eggs before dying will not leave behind a next generation of fleas. Tackling the problem at both of these levels is fundamental in eradicating a flea infestation. There is also a topically-applied medication called “Frontline Plus,” which is two different medications to help eliminate fleas—one that kills adult fleas as they wander through a pet’s fur, and one that prevents any eggs from hatching that are laid before the flea dies. “Frontline Plus” is squirted onto a single place on the back of a pet’s neck. From there it spreads over the skin and is stored in the many thousands of microscopic grease glands in the skin, making it resistant to being washed off by a bath. For cats one treatment lasts a month and for dogs it lasts up to three months. Again, this singular approach tackles the problem at both levels. Either approach is very effective and, in uncommon cases where the flea problem is really overwhelming, all of the above can be done concurrently. Finally, for tackling ticks. Ticks are capable of spreading several diseases to pets and people and are more of a year-round pet threat. The only treatment mentioned above that also kills ticks is “Frontline Plus.” A product called “Advantix,” which is applied topically, also kills fleas and ticks but it does not prevent flea eggs from hatching. Being proactive about preventing flea and tick problems is easy to do and can prevent more serious problems later. Check with your veterinarian to decide which approach is best for your pets, so when they venture forth this spring, the only unwelcome addition they bring back to your home is mud. —Dr. Franklin Utchen, shown with his dog Tory, has been practicing veterinary medicine in the San Ramon Valley since 1989 and currently co-owns Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care. For questions or comments, e-mail [email protected]. Parent photographers Sports Send a jpeg to [email protected] of the best action shot from your child’s game for consideration for our Sports page. Remember to include caption information: who, what, when, where—and the score. A L O O K AT T H E L O C A L S P O R T S S C E N E PREP SCHEDULE Friday, April 11 Women’s Lacrosse Monte Vista at Foothill, 7 p.m. San Ramon Valley vs. Livermore, 7 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse Monte Vista vs. Foothill, 7 p.m. San Ramon Valley at Livermore, 7 p.m. Baseball San Ramon Valley vs. Foothill, 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 11-12 Swimming De La Salle Invite Track and Field Arcadia Invitational Saturday, April 12 JEFFREY S. WEIL Baseball Lincoln of Stockton Tournament Monday, April 14 Chili Peppers hot on the field Golf De La Salle Tournament at Diablo Country Club JEFFREY S. WEIL The San Ramon Valley Girls Athletic League’s Red Hot Chili Peppers had a full week of action, with (right) Kylie Stubbs of Danville at bat against the Red Wildcats on Sunday. Above, Madison Weil of Alamo makes a play at third, throwing her whole body into the play—and onto the ground—in a game April 1 against the Butterflies. Tuesday, April 15 Golf Monte Vista vs. Dougherty, 3 p.m. at Round Hill San Ramon Valley at Foothill, 3 p.m. at Callippe Women’s Lacrosse Monte Vista vs. San Ramon Valley, 7 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse Monte Vista at San Ramon Valley, 7 p.m. Men’s Volleyball Monte Vista vs. Cal High, 6 p.m. Men’s Tennis Monte Vista vs. Amador Baseball San Ramon Valley vs. Livermore, 6 p.m. Softball Monte Vista at Amador, 3:45 p.m. SAN RAMON VALLEY HIGH SPORTS WRAPUP by Kaity Ferretti Women’s lacrosse Softball The Wolves played Amador at San Ramon on Tuesday. The game stretched to 11 innings, but the wolves lost in a tiebreaker with a score of 8-7. The girls played exceptionally well, including Devon Bridges who scored a triple and Brittany Baker who tied up the game with a run. The girls played Granada on Thursday and won with a score of 5-0. The girl’s record now sits at 1 win and 1 loss. Men’s lacrosse Men’s tennis The Wolves dominated with a score of 12-2 in an away game vs. Cal High on Tuesday night. Offensive senior Tom Reyda scored 2 goals along with offensive senior, Cam Giroux, who scored 3. Senior goalie Chris DeCarr played extremely well and blocked the vast majority of Cal’s attempts on goal. This winning match makes the men’s lacrosse record 9 wins and 3 losses. On Friday night, the wolves played Foothill at home and won with a score of 15-3. The Wolves brought their season record to 7 wins and 4 losses when they played Amador on Tuesday and won with a score of 5-4. Bryan Cox, Kelson Quan and Craig Rothstein all won their singles matches. Doubles team Russ Baldocci and Dan Pottorff won 2 out of 2 matches. Also doubles team Ryan Oliver and Taylor Atterbury won 2 out of 3 matches. The boys beat Granada 6-3 on Thursday. Baseball Men’s volleyball played Castro Valley on Tuesday. The Wolves won all three games, making this their first league win of the season and their record 1 win and 5 losses. The team played well together as The Wolves played Amador on Wednesday. They lost to the Dons with a score of 8-4, making their current record 7 wins and 6 losses. Although the Wolves lost, the Men’s volleyball Wednesday, April 16 Swimming Monte Vista at Amador LARA MAYS San Ramon Valley lost to Cal High on Tuesday night, April 1, with a score of 11-14. This makes the women’s lacrosse record 1 win and 3 losses. Although the Wolves lost, their home field advantage assisted in their remarkable comeback in the first half. Cal was ahead by 8 points and the Wolves managed to tie up the game. Offensive junior Amanda Cross scored 6 of the 11 goals, and junior goalie Katherine Herzog blocked 12 scoring attempts from Cal. On Friday night, the Wolves played Foothill in an away game and won with a score of 10-9. boys preformed well. Pitcher Ryan Palsha had a good game and third baseman Bobby Geren scored 2 hits. The Wolves played Granada on Friday night and lost with a score of 10-1. Giant concentration David Mays was one of the Single A Giants players in the Danville Little League who participated in games last week. The Single A Giants prevailed against the White Sox, 14-12. shown by the many assists made by Russel Reeve and the points scored by Will Rei and Tommy Crow. The boys played Foothill in an away match on Thursday, but lost all three games by a small point margin. Swimming The Wolves swim team had a meet against Cal High on Friday. Both the girls and the boys teams won. The girls varsity 200 medley, which consists of Miranda Schneider, Keri George, Kirstyn Colonias and Taylor Munk, performed well. Likewise, the boy’s varsity 200 medley showed extreme skill, too. Track and field The Wolves track team competed against Cal High on Thursday. Both the girls and the boys beat the Grizzlies. The varsity girls 4/1 relay team, which consists of Lindsay Sherwood, Marielle Sheppel, Bronze Adams and Bailey Weaver, beat Cal by a matter of seconds. The varsity boys 4/1 relay got disqualified after stepping out of their boundaries during their hand-off. Despite setbacks the wolves prevailed against Cal High. San Ramon Valley vs. Dougherty Baseball Monte Vista at Amador, 3:45 p.m. Men’s Tennis Monte Vista at Miramonte Thursday, April 17 Golf Monte Vista vs. Amador, 3 p.m. at Round Hill San Ramon Valley at Dougherty, 3:30 p.m. at The Bridges Men’s Volleyball Monte Vista at Foothill, 6 p.m. Track and Field Monte Vista at Amador, 4 p.m. San Ramon Valley vs. Dougherty, 4 p.m. Men’s Tennis Monte Vista at Foothill San Ramon Valley vs. Livermore Softball San Ramon Valley vs. Livermore, 4 p.m. Monte Vista vs. Foothill, 3:45 p.m. Baseball San Ramon Valley vs. CalHigh, 6 p.m. >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊU Page 17 Calendar 7 / ½ - Ê * * Ê Art Artist Day San Ramon Historic Foundation and Forest Home Farms will host an Artist Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, at Forest Home Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Participants should bring supplies, a chair and lunch. Admission is $5 for residents, $6 for non-residents. Call 973-3284 or visit www.sanramonhistoricfoundation.org. Author Visit Clare Langley-Hawthorne Author Clare Langley-Hawthorne will discuss her book “Consequences of Sin” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, at Bay Books, 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. This event is free and open to the public. Call 855-1524 or visit www.baybooks.us. Careers Firefighter Recruitment Fair California Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service will host the 2008 Northern California Firefighter Recruitment Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at 6723 Sierra Court, Suite G, Dublin. Meet women firefighters and fire department recruiters. Learn about an exciting career in the fire service. Call (916) 648-1717. Clubs Amador Valley Quilters This group will host quilt teacher and author, Brenda Henning, who is a selfdescribed “compulsive quilter,” from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. This event is free. Brenda will also conduct a workshop the following day. Call 454-1971 or visit www.amadorvalleyquilters.org. Danville Women’s Club This club will host a luncheon at noon, Thursday, April 17, at the Clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa, Danville. The lunch will be prepared by club members. Ê"1,Ê "1 /9ÊUÊ*"-/Ê Guests are welcome with a reservation; call 837-7528. Diablo Bonsai Club This club will host a lecture and workshop on “Cascade Style,” with individual attention given to those interested in the art of bonsai, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, at Heather Farms Garden Center, upper room, 1540 Marchbanks Dr., Walnut Creek. Call 937-4216. Kiwanis San Ramon Valley San Ramon Valley Kiwanis meets from noon-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo. Meetings include networking, lunch and a guest speaker. For information, visit its Web site at www.kiwanis-srv.org or call 244-1227. San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society This group meets at 10 a.m., on the third Tuesday of every month (except August and December), at the Danville Family History Center, 2949 Stone Valley Rd., Alamo. The public is welcome. Call Ed at 299-0881 or visit http://srvgensoc.org. Concerts ‘Celtic Connection’ Contra Costa Wind Symphony presents “Celtic Connection,” an all-Irish concert with renowned Irish folk singer, Liam Tiernan and the McGrath Irish Dancers, at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at the Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Tickets are $18 for general admission, $15 for seniors and $12 for students. Call 944-5392 or visit www.ccwindsymphony.org. ‘Songs for a New World’ Diablo Light Opera Company presents “Songs for a New World” at 8 p.m., April 10-12 and at 2 p.m., April 13, at the Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors and $15 for students. Visit www.dloc.org. Blackhawk Dinner Concert Danville Community Band will host a dinner concert featuring music from Bach to the Beatles at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at the Blackhawk Country Club, Lakeside Ballroom, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr., Danville. No host bar starts Tired of Overcrowded Gyms? We Offer an Exclusive One-on-One Personal Training Facility t453&/(5)108&3%&7&-01.&/5 t-*'&45:-&8&*()5."/"(&.&/5 t#09*/('*5/&44803,0654 t$"3%*07"4$6-"3'*5/&44 t4103541&$*'*$53"*/*/( t1&340/"-%&'&/4&53"*/*/( Barry E. Anderson, Fitness Director NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist B.A. Degree from Harvard University ACE Certified Personal Trainer 925-867-3488 3120-D Crow Canyon Road HealthandFitnessPlus.net , Ê / - Ê / Ê 7 7 7° at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, including dinner and the concert. For reservations, call 7366500, ext. 0. Jazz at Peace Jazz flute and composer John Calloway will bring his Latin/Jazz Quintet to Jazz at Peace at 5 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville. This concert is free. Call 648-7000 or visit www. peacejourney.org. 6 7 9° " WEEKEND PREVIEW ‘Up, Up and Away’ Danville Library will host a program “Up, Up and Away” including awesome science experiments that explore air and pressure, from 4-4:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. See a hot air balloon, watch how a hovercraft works, and watch giant smoke rings. Call 837-4889. Events Editor Emily Boyd Discussing Publishing Mt. Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club will host North Atlantic Books Senior Editor Emily Boyd, who will discuss “Publishing From A to Z” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at Hungry Hunter Restaurant, 3201 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Cost is $20 for CWC members; $25 for non-members. Call 376-3631. Gourmet Bike Tour of Two Spectacular Gardens Enjoy a Gourmet Bike Tour of a Walnut Creek and Lafayette gardens, part of the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 27. 11 mile round trip bike ride. Cost is $50. Proceeds benefit Bringing Back the Natives. Call (510) 236-9558 or visit www.bringingbackthenatives.net. Bring your own bike and water; helmets required. Sixth Annual Tri-Valley Youth Food Drive About 800 youth volunteers will be collecting non-perishable items from single-family residences in local tri-valley cities including Danville and Alamo from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 26. All food donations go to local food pantries. Call 998-6513 or visit www.youthservicecouncil.com. Tassajara Hills Foundation Gala, Auction and Dinner Come to the Tassajara Hills Foundation Gala from 6:30-11:30 p.m., Friday, April 18, at the Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr., Danville. Tickets are $100. Proceeds benefit Tassajara Hills Elementary School. Call (510) 697-2469. Fundraisers ‘A Glamorous Feast for the Senses’ Youth Homes will host its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Tickets are $40, including lunch. Proceeds benefit Youth Homes. Call 938-4148 or e-mail lmartyn@ netzero.com. Alamo Women’s Club Sale This club will host an upscale rummage sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, April 11, and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at the Clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Proceeds benefit the many deserving charities in the area that the club supports. Call 351-1720. ‘The Unique Boutique’ Heavenly Indulgence will host an evening of food and wine from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at Heavenly Indulgence, 406 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Troy and Alana Pack Foundation. Call 314-8300 or visit www.troyandalana.org. Fourth Annual Hats Off America Casino Night Enjoy an evening of gaming, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, auctions, a drawing and no-host bar from 8 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, April 19, at the Sycamore Clubhouse, 635 Old Orchard Dr., Danville. Tickets are $40; must be 21. Proceeds benefit Hats Off America. Call 855-1950 or visit www. hatsoffamerica.us. FundaField Rummage Sale FundaField will host a Rummage Sale from 8 a.m.-noon, Sunday, April 13, at the San Ramon Valley High School Parking Lot, 501 Danville Blvd., Danville. Proceeds will benefit FundaField which supports less fortunate youth in Africa through sports. E-mail [email protected]. Make a Bid for Peace Spring Benefit Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center and Grandparents for Peace will present “Make a Bid for Peace” spring benefit at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at the Fireside Room, Gateway Center, Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Call 933-7850 or visit www.mtdpc.org. Health First 5 California Mobile Health Tour First 5 California’s free touring exhibit will offer local families tips and tools to help build healthy habits in young children from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at Walnut Creek Farmer’s Market, 1737 Locust St. Kids will receive free Dr. Fresh FireFly toothbrushes and play educational games. Call (310) 913-3352. Holiday Community Second Seder Tri-Valley Cultural Jews’ Passover seder celebrates the heroism and courage of the human participants in the original freedom struggle of the Jewish people. A potluck dinner will be hosted from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, April 20, at the Bothwell Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Cost is $10. Call 485-1049. Kids and Teens Eighth Annual Blackhawk 500 Blackhawk Museum will host Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Cub Scout’s Pinewood Derby Blackhawk 500 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at the Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. There will be races, car design competitions, treasure hunts, crafts and food. The event is free with museum admission; family members are free with an uniformed scout. Call 736-2277. Fishing Derby and Huck Finn Look-a-Like Contest Outdoor Adventure Faire will host a kids fishing derby and Huck Finn looka-like contest from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recretaion Area, Pleasanton. This event is for children ages 5-13. The day will include arts and crafts, treasure hunt, exhibits, climbing wall, music and more; McAvoy Layne will be portraying Mark Twain and will judge the contest. Join Us April 30th 5:30 - 6:30 “How To Make Your Remodel Earth Friendly & Energy Efficient” and Call to learn more about 911 Earth A Community Bulk Buying Solar Program R.S.V.P. (925) 820-0185 ΣÊ>LÊ,>`ÊÓäÓ]Ê>ÛiÊÊUÊÊwww.gaylerconstruction.com Page 18ÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ Lic. #384275 C A L E N D A R Joe’s Jeans • Ed Hardy • For Love and Liberty • Antik Denim • Kasil Jeans Political Notes PET OF THE WEEK Marvelous Molly Call 719-1950 or visit https://secure/ dataemporium.net/cksm/donation. Lectures/ Workshops African Drumming Circle Drumming has been shown to boost immune system functions and metabolism. Experience this fun way to get “good vibrations” from 4:305:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. For cancer patients, their families and friends. Call 933-0107. Foreclosures, REOs, Short Sales and Self Directed IRAs Learn about Foreclosures, REOs, short sales and self directed IRAs from Michael Yesk and Gabrielle Huguenin from 6:309:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, at Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. Cost is $20. Call 855-3205. Israel-Palestine Viewpoints and Dialogue Rabbi Dan Goldblatt from Beth Chaim Congregation, and Mr. Doug Smith, from United Methodist Task Force on Israel-Palestine, will participate in a moderated interfaith dialogue on the situation in Israel-Paelstine Coffee with Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho Supervisor Piehpo will host a coffee meeting from 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at Starbucks, 1146 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. She rotates coffees throughout her district to seek input and stay in touch with constituents in a relaxed and informal way. This event is free. Call 820-8683 or visit www. co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/dis3. Spiritual CATHERINE HANSEN RUSH Meet Molly, a 6-year-old, spayed female Torbi housecat who purrs, purrs, purrs. Molly is a quiet, green-eyed girl who would prefer an adult home where she will be appropriately spoiled. She previously lived with another cat, but Molly doesn’t have any experience with dogs. That’s not to say she wouldn’t consider meeting one though! If you’re looking for a nice lap cat, visit Molly at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada St., open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Call 426-8656. See www.valleyhumane.org for more information about Valley Humane Society’s available housecats and the society’s upcoming May 4 event where you can spend a pleasant spring afternoon touring the Hidden Gardens of the Valley. Twisted Heart • Da-Nang • C & C • T-Bags • Junk Food • And many more! today from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. This event is free and the public is welcome. Call 837-5243 or visit www.sanramonvalleyumc.org. Festive Family Learning Seder Rabbi James Brandt will lead “A Festive Learning Seder for Families” from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at Faz Restaurant, 5121 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. Cost is $40 for adults, $18 for children ages 4-12 and children 3 years and under are free. Call 943-5238 or visit www.jfed.org. Using the Labyrinth to Walk into the Heart of God San Damiano will host a workshop on the history of the Chartres labyrinth, its symbols, how to walk it as we set our intentions and how it can be used to draw closer to God from 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., Friday, April 18, at San Damiano, 710 Highland Dr., Danville. Cost is $75, including lunch and a walk on the labyrinth in the beautiful Canticle Garden. Call 837-9141, ext. 315. THE BLACK SALE! 50% off all black and selected fall merchandise with mention of this ad, offer expires 6/1/08 350 Main Street, Suite E • Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-249-1209 • www.shopsugarshack.com On Stage ‘Sound of Music’ Charlotte Wood Middle School presents “The Sound of Music” at 7 p.m., Friday, April 11 and at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at Charlotte Wood Middle School, 600 El Capitan Dr., Danville. Tickets are $7.50. Call 820-3513 for tickets or e-mail [email protected]. ‘The School for Scandal’ Role Players Ensemble Theatre will host a free preview of “The School for Scandal” at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. A $10 donation is suggested to support the actors. Call 820-1278 or visit www.danvilletheatre.com. ‘Wigged Out!’ Hair on Stage presents “Wigged Out!” playing until June 21, at Hair on Stage, 520 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. The box office is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., MondaySaturday. Call 855-SHOW (855-7469) or visit www.wiggedout.org. www.Draegers.com “The National Leader In Wine and Spirits Retailing” –Editors of The Wine Spectator TWO UPCOMING WINE TASTING EVENTS Special Pricing on Featured Wines! Best of California Tasting Explore the World of California Wines! Sample our enormous selection of top California wines. There is a nominal fee for each taste. 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Call Rod Meyer, CPC at (925) 846-4763, Executive Director & Career Coach E-mail: moderncareerdecisions @ comcast.net Doing What You Like is Freedom; Liking What You Do Is Happiness! 703 Architecture RH Free Estimates BAY AREA Modern Career Decisions has written accepted resumes in Pleasanton since 1981. We know the world of work! Better yet, we know how to help make you look good to your new bosses. Don't worry, we'll use your words. We want your new resume to look and sound like you, not a resume writer. You'll like our recommended style. So will the people screening your resume. More importantly, we think you will feel more upbeat about yourself! Home Services Construction & Landscape 825 Homes/Condos for Sale BLACKHAWK $970,000 3 bed/3 ba, library, skylights, fireplace, den, pool, spa, atrium. Apprx 2000 sf. Walk to country club. Tassajara Valley Realty 925-736-3500 Yes! BEACHFRONT condo on Maui Aloha! This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath townhome is on Maui’s west side and is walking distance to Lahaina. Located in the private 30 acre gated community known as Puamana, this is one of only a few homes right on the beach!Enjoy the sunsets as you BBQ from the lanai.This spacious vacation rental includes a fully equipped kitchen and all the privledges of Puamana: exercise room, 3 swimming pools, tennis courts and historic clubhouse great for private parties. This home sleeps 8 and offers private parking.Golf is as close as a ten minute drive to some world class courses. Please visit www.puamana1361 for more info., rates, and pics. Or call 510-414-0870. Mahalo! 850 Acreage/Lots/ Storage Arizona Land Bargain 36 Acres - $29,900. Beautiful mountain property in Arizona’s Wine Country. Price reduced in buyers market. Won’t last! Good access and views. Eureka Springs Ranch offered by AZLR. ADWR report and financing available. 1-877301-5263. (Cal-SCAN) New Arizona Land Rush! 1 or 2-1/2 “Football Field” Sized Lots! $0 Down. $0 Interest. $159-$208 per month! Money Back Guarantee! 1-888806-2831 or www.SunSitesLandRush. com (Cal-SCAN) New Mexico Sacrifice! 140 acres was $149,900, Now Only $69,900. Amazing 6000 ft. elevation. Incredible mountain views. Mature tree cover. Power and year round roads. Excellent financing. Priced for quick sale. Call NML&R, Inc. 1-888-204-9760. (Cal-SCAN) New to Market New Mexico Ranch Dispersal 140 acres - $89,900. River Access. Northern New Mexico. Cool 6,000’ elevation with stunning views. Great tree cover including Ponderosa, rolling grassland and rock outcroppings. Abundant wildlife, great hunting. EZ terms. Call NML&R, Inc. 1-866-360-5263. (Cal-SCAN) So. Colorado Ranch Sale 35 Acres- $29,900. Spectacular Rocky Mountain Views Year round access, elec/ tele included. Excellent Financing available w/ low down payment. Call Red Creek Land Co. Today! 1-866-696-5263 x3469. (Cal-SCAN) Utah Land Dispersal Experience the fun and relaxation of having your own 40 acres in the great outdoor recreational area of the Uintah Basin. Starting at only $29,900. Call UTLR 1-888-693-5263. (Cal-SCAN) Waterfront Homesites From $134,900 Gated community w/ private marina. Grand Lake of the Cherokees in northeast Oklahoma. Very Limited Supply. www. SeeThePreserveAtGrandLake.com 1-877-909-5253 x3966. (Cal-SCAN) 855 Real Estate Services Homes for $30,000 Buy foreclosures! Must sell now! 1-4 bedrooms. For listings, call 1-800-903-7136. (AAN CAN) Danville, 3 BR/2 BA - $775000 (925) 989.3809 CA LIC#837402 Additions/Remodeling Plumbing/Electrical 30+ year Tri-Valley resident 757 Handyman/ Repairs COMPLETE HOME REPAIRS Income Property Repair / Maintenance, Electrical Repairs, All Lighting Installations, Complete Carpentry, Decks, Fences, Drywall Repair and Texturing. 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For more info and pictures, please view our website at www.bighornnorthstar.com; [email protected] >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊU Page 21 Real Estate O P E N H O M E G U I D E A N D R E A L E S TAT E L I S T I N G S OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND S A L E S AT A G L A N C E This week’s data represents homes sold during February 2008 Alamo Danville Total sales reported: 3 Lowest sale reported: $425,000 Highest sale reported: $1,600,000 Average sales reported: $1,030,000 Walnut Creek Total sales reported: 9 Lowest sale reported: $624,000 Highest sale reported: $1,475,000 Average sales reported: $1,025,056 Total sales reported: 13 Lowest sale reported: $270,000 Highest sale reported: $1,275,000 Average sales reported: $604,423 4 Bedrooms 35 Summer Meadows Ct. Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Source: California REsource 2210 Genoa Street Lennar Homes to D. & R. Ormsby for $950,000 403 Gingerwood Lane T. Tarasow to S. Haley for $624,000 2525 Montreux Street Lennar Homes to Y. Huang for $1,149,000 2541 Montreux Street Lennar Homes to P. & L. Siegele for $1,290,000 2542 Montreux Street Lennar Homes to D. & J. Lee for $1,050,500 Alamo 312 Alamo Square #7 Eymann Trust to W. & D. Barley for $425,000 54 Camelot Court S. & Y. Park to R. & M. Flemer for $1,065,000 2900 Danville Boulevard Kanner Trust to Raulston Trust for $1,600,000 Danville Walnut Creek 3362 Blackhawk Meadow Drive Erickson Trust to G. & H. Barnes for $1,475,000 200 Bristol Court J. Lenoach to D. Minamide for $865,000 1305 Brookside Drive Callahan Trust to J. Villa for $862,000 1024 Dunhill Court M. & A. Dreyer to M. & M. Blasquez for $960,000 11 Beisheim Lane Beisheim Lane Limited to K. & A. Acharya for $1,275,000 2140 Cactus Court #4 Haley Trust to C. Sly for $395,000 934 Juanita Drive Gill Trust to A. Wetmore for $625,000 1807 Newell Avenue Anderson Trust to D. & B. Shinsky for $889,000 1655 North California #432 Trinity Avenue Limited to Wilson Trust for $616,000 2575 Oak Road #B M. Gershon to M. Tse for $270,000 190 Pine Creek Road Magnini Trust to C. & P. Henley for $1,005,000 3520 Rossmoor Parkway #6 Spatz Trust to Waugh Trust for $340,000 1617 Skycrest Drive #21 Stader Trust to Lowry Trust for $380,000 3648 Sugarberry Lane N. & J. Belmonte to K. Valinoti for $745,000 1236 Walker Avenue #305 D. Lambert to A. Pazooki for $367,500 3173 Wayside Plaza #201 A. Marchetti to M. & L. Lei for $315,000 2143 Wilmington Drive Henderson Trust to B. & C. Watson for $635,000 The Combs Team www. 4 Bedrooms 3659 Deer Trail Dr. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams $1,349,000 260-8883 DANVILLE 3 Bedrooms 421 Garden Creek Pl. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 1948 St. George Rd. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams $490,000 260-8883 $742,950 260-8883 4 Bedrooms 842 Matadera Cir. Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 2651 Finley Rd. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 186 Ramona Rd. Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel $1,099,000 260-2508 $3,700,000 260-8883 $869,000 791-2600 5 Bedrooms 104 Parkhaven Dr. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 149 Sunhaven Rd. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 100 David Ln. Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 272 Montego Dr. Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel $1,200,000 260-8883 $1,580,000 260-8883 $1,949,000 640-8708 $5,489,000 791-2600 SAN RAMON 2 Bedrooms $709,000 325-7997 3 Bedrooms 3439 Pine St. $529,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors510-299-6279 6004 Lakeview Cir. $899,500 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 968-1452 925-989-6086 Joe Combs 24 Hour Free Audio Tour (866) 374-0607 Coming Soon Danville BLACKHAWK 223 Majorca Dr. Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors Call Joe and Nancy Visit www.thecombsteam.com $1,699,000 858-4384 .com Professionals You Can Count on! Nancy P. Combs $2,390,000 791-2600 6 Bedrooms 18 Ardendale Ct. Sun 1-4 Prudential HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold during February 2008 ALAMO Sky HY Ranch, Lafayette X3000 X6000 4 Bedrooms 2546 Derby Dr. Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 2421 Talavera Dr. Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams $1,199,500 968-1452 $749,500 260-2508 11474 Silvergate Dr. Sun 1:30-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors Danville Sycamore X2000 X1000 DIN N PE SA 10762 Inspiration Cir. Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel $999,988 583-1121 2 Bedrooms $379,900 963-2842 $617,900 997-8001 3 Bedrooms Beautifully updated single story on large lot on cul de sac Street. 4 bedroom, 3 car garage, and pool. Price $875,000 Read Joe and Nancy’s Real Estate Column in Alive East Bay Magazine Page 22ÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bath Custom Luxury Home on .73 Acre. $2,875,000 5411 Black Ave., Unit #3 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 5 Bedrooms 3008 Briggs Ct. Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 6063 Laurel Creek Dr. Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 7914 Paragon Cir. Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 1098 Laguna Creek Ln. Sat/Sun 1-4:30 Sotheby’s 4711 Hazelwood St. Sun 1-4 Prudential CA $1,549,000 200-2525 $1,685,000 872-1416 $1,849,000 846-6500 $2,350,000 484-2045 $765,000 819-7653 2871 1st St., #905 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams $450,000 397-4320 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 3474 Smoketree Cmn. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams - Julie Lauer 2341 Oakland Ave. Sun 1-4 ReMax / Accord G! LE $629,950 784-7000 PLEASANTON Alamo Springs Custom 4 Bedrooms 2226 Kamp Ct. $1,090,000 Sat 2-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 398-6706 7828 Meadowbrook Ct. $1,250,000 Sun 1-4 Re/Max 200-6916 1369 Birones Ct. $1,580,000 Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 963-8800 964 Piemonte Dr. $2,099,950 Sun 1-4 Andy Poryes 963-8871 2076 Valley Oak Ct. $2,350,000 Sat/Sun 1-4:30 Prudential CA 519-1455 3107 East Ruby Hill Dr. $2,599,000 Sun 1-4 Colleen McKean - Re/Max 847-8880 900 Roselma Pl. $2,800,000 Sun 1-4 Investment Real Estate Co. 998-7990 6227 Gibson Ct. $620,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-0436 4630 Herrin Wy. $717,750 Sun 12-3 Keller Williams 463-0436 233 Del Valle Ct. $759,950 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-0436 5051 Woodthrush Rd. $839,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 251-1111 2536 Willowren Wy. $909,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 251-1111 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms Views! Views! Views: Marvelously updated 4 bed 2.5 bath in gated community. On .7 on an acre. $1,699,000 $600,000 640-3832 $620,000 463-0436 $638,000 200-6922 $649,000 596-1918 $669,000 918-3395 $729,950 447-2723 $839,000 621-4064 $919,000 200-3939 $949,999 525-2569 LIVERMORE DUBLIN Cosmetic fixer 5 Bedroom 3 bath 2953 sq. ft. Principals only, not on MLS. Call for Details 2157 Rheem Dr. Sun 1-4 D.R. Homes 6264 Guyson Ct. Sun 12-3 Keller Williams 4264 Dorman Rd. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 246 Trenton Cir. Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 4064 Silver St. Sun 1-4 ReMax/Accord Jeff Clyma 1037 Hometown Wy. Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 2516 Raven Rd. Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel - Moxley Team 2601 Basswood Dr. Sat/Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 1328 Oak Vista Wy. Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC $499,850 788-7788 731 Mojave Ave. Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 1242 Murdell Ln. Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 1707 4th St. Sat 12-3 Alain Pinel - Scott Mendes $478,900 583-2169 $564,950 583-2186 $719,950 768-6116 4 Bedrooms 1909 College Ave. $1,170,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 583-1121 437 Anna Maria St. $558,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 924-0444 1579 Frankfurt Wy. $719,000 Sun 12:30-3:30J. Rockcliff Realtors 251-2523 For an online version of open homes with mapping or to list your open home go to: www.DanvilleWeekly.com/real_estate what if EVERYTHING YOU WANTED WAS RIGHT HERE? Now you can expect more from your retirement. The future you want, on your terms, is coming to the area you love — including more choices, from dining venues to single-story villas to resort services and amenities. More flexibility, without the burdens of home and yard maintenance. More peace of mind, with a solid plan in place for the future — for you and those you love most. 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A showplace upgraded throughout with Italian glass lighting, Caesar Stone kitchen counters, Alder wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, wood burning fireplace, 9 ft. ceilings with crown mouldings, luxurious tile floors, marble showers. $850,000 Call me for a personal showing. >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ«ÀÊ££]ÊÓäänÊU Page 23 Learn more about conforming loan limit changes and how it can help you! When your loan needs to be as flexible as your life, an FHA loan may be the answer. At Countrywide®, we understand that you might not fit the standard mold when it comes to getting a home loan. FHA government-insured loans can offer low down payment options while allowing flexibility for less-than-perfect credit and non-traditional employment. 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